Rise to Thrive Episode 33: How to Break Up Nicely    Let's be real: breaking up sucks. Whether it's a relationship, friendship, or business partnership, it's never easy to navigate the waters of two rivers flowing different directions. In this episode, we share a raw, authentic explanation of why we decided to part ways on this beautiful podcast, where our new directions are taking us, and how soon to be ex-partners can stay friends in the midst of professional separation.  This is the farewell episode of the Rise to Thrive Podcast. It's been a beautiful journey growing together and we'd love to invite listeners to come along for the next evolution of our podcast journeys: Follow Linda Tate @ Lila Life for Podcast Updates Follow Amelia Travis @ Stoked Yogi for Podcast Updates RTT Book Club Selection: Letting Go, The Pathway of Surrender "Letting Go describes a simple and effective means by which to let go of the obstacles to Enlightenment and become free of negativity. Over the years, thousands of students had asked for a practical technique by which to remove the inner blocks to happiness, love, joy, success, health, and, ultimately, Enlightenment. This book provides a mechanism for letting go of those blocks. The mechanism of surrender that Dr. Hawkins describes can be done in the midst of everyday life." Find Letting Go on Amazon Dig it? Leave a review, and let's connect on social! Stay Connected Amelia’s IG: instagram.com/stoked_yogi Linda’s IG: instagram.com/lilalife.co

Grit, Grace & Resilience with Amberly Lago Don't let her sweet demeanor fool you. Amberly Lago is 100% badass. A tough as nails tomboy growing up in Texas, Amberly navigated sexual abuse and a dangerous home life and rose to thrive as a celebrity personal trainer in California, thanks to her own determination and resilience. Life didn't grow easier, however, as Amberly was involved in a motorcycle accident which nearly took her leg and left her to endure 34 surgeries and ongoing chronic pain. Still, she thrives.  Today, Amberly is a leading expert in the field of resilience, transformation, and health and wellness. She shares her passion for turning tragedies into triumphs at exclusive workshops, public events, corporate summits, and schools. She offers a carefully curated set of practical tools to teach others how to tap into their superpower of resilience and persevere through any of life’s challenges. She offers hope and solutions for anyone living in chronic pain and has been featured on NBC’s TODAY Show, and featured in magazines such as Health, Fit Pregnancy, Shape, and Disability Magazine. She is a Texan living in California with her husband and two children and is out to change the world. In this episode, you’ll hear: Mindset shifts to transmute pain into purpose Inspiration and motivation for struggling single mamas How to speak out and heal trauma from sexual abuse Amberly’s story of motorcycle accident that almost killed her Ways to cope with chronic pain and create resilience   Book Club: True Grit & Grace by Amberly Lago True Grit and Grace is the true story of how Amberly Lago’s life was forever altered by a devastating motorcycle accident, and the victory she discovered through her recovery. In this memoir, Lago weaves the tale of her childhood and early adulthood alongside the grueling process of healing from 34 surgeries and being diagnosed with Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Amberly inspires readers to thrive, even when their circumstances have narrowed their possibilities, and delivers hope and encouragement to others who suffer from chronic pain. The Four Agreements In The Four Agreements, bestselling author Don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. Offerings: Free 5 Day Resilience Challenge Book: True Grit and Grace  Connect with Amberly: Web: amberlylago.com Instagram: instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation

Rise to Thrive Episode 31: Healing Complex Trauma Irene is no stranger to pain and trauma. As a teenage girl, her mother became very ill, and she had to navigate the agony of losing her mom to cancer at the tender age of 14. As she grew older, addiction, self-harm, anxiety and depression experience led her to the question of “what does unprocessed grief look like?” Irene eventually found yoga as a tool to meet energy where it’s at and replace some of her more unhealthy coping mechanisms. In this episode, we talk about what trauma really is, how the nervous system behaves, why generational trauma is absolutely affecting you, the interplay of power dynamics and politics with trauma, and how yogic tools can help us move towards physical, emotional, and spiritual liberation.  In this episode you'll hear:   Redefining trauma and understanding it’s symptoms Why you have social anxiety (and you’re not alone) Differentiating between coping mechanisms and actual healing Ways to calm your vagus nerve and nervous systems  Tuning into interoception: How are you in your body? Trauma & self-protection vs. numbing out  Why slowing down and finding pleasure can heal you Unlearning the “harder better faster stronger” social constructs Creating a toolbox for healing: breath, orgasm, journaling sprints + more Connect with Irene for a free trauma healing consult: https://www.irenemorning.com/ RTT Book Club Selection: Pleasure Activism "Pleasure Activism" is a book about the politics of healing and happiness that explodes the dour myth that changing the world is just another form of work. Drawing on the black feminist tradition, she challenges us to rethink the ground rules of activism. Her mindset-altering essays are interwoven with conversations and insights from other feminist thinkers and cover a wide array of subjects—from sex work to climate change, from race and gender to sex and drugs—building new narratives about how politics can feel good and how what feels good always has a complex politics of its own. Find Pleasure Activism on Amazon Stay Connected Rise to Thrive IG: instagram.com/risetothrivepodcast Amelia’s IG: instagram.com/stoked_yogi Linda’s IG: instagram.com/lilalife.co Irene's IG: instagram.com/irene_morning

Episode 30: Everything Is Better Nude ~ Life Lessons from Bali Sometimes you just need to get away from it all. But exiting life to travel the world isn’t always easy, especially when you’re newly engaged and traveling for the first time on an extended month long trip with a lover. Things can go sideways, so how can you practice mindfulness, gratitude, and flexibility to roll with the punches when vacay is cray cray? In this episode, Linda takes our listeners along to unpack her life lessons from a recent trip to Bali. You’ll hear: How travel creates a different perspective on self How to prioritize getting away as an entrepreneur Must see places in Bali  Cultural + spiritual practices Linda admired in Bali Challenges + lessons when traveling with a lover Handling fear and leaning into it  How to integrate back into real life after getaways    RTT Book Club Selection: Love and Creation by Paul Selig "In this bold, bracing, and tremendously practical new work of spiritual psychology, author and medium Paul Selig takes the channeled teachings begun in his acclaimed I Am the Word into dramatic new territory. In this fresh revelation, the invisible teachers who speak through Selig actually instruct readers on how to develop their own powers of intuition, clairvoyance, and inner knowing. The Book of Love and Creation simultaneously helps readers develop as spiritual beings within, while growing into increasingly capable, resilient, and confident individuals amid the demands of outer life.  Filled with meditations, exercises, psychological insights, and affirmations, The Book of Love and Creation immediately produces change in the life of every dedicated person who approaches it. Perfect for returning readers and newcomers alike, the book is an extraordinary experience in a new body of channeled wisdom that is attracting readers across the world." Retreat Offering  Want to escape your life? Linda is offering a powerful retreat with Jennifer Grace and Michael Singer August 1-4, 2019. Head to lilalife.co to get the details. Dig it? Subscribe, leave a review, and let's connect on social! Stay Connected Rise to Thrive IG: instagram.com/risetothrivepodcast Amelia’s IG: instagram.com/stoked_yogi Linda’s IG: instagram.com/lilalife.co

Rise to Thrive Episode 29: Say It Real with Naia Kete This episode is a must listen for all artists and creative female entrepreneurs. Naia Kete, gifted lead singer, song writer & producer, champion & advocate for equality, and women’s empowerment coach, shares her story of her rise in music. Raised by a conscious mother who helped to raise her to take responsibility for her joy, Naia’s focus on empowering women and social justice motivated her to move California and create a movement to help people through music. Over the years, Naia lost herself in the hustle of Hollywood, dealt with the challenges of gaining weight as a performing artist, experienced the rise and fall of quick fame as a contestant on The Voice, and finally realized that alignment would never come from the LA lifestyle and “making it” as a celebrity: it had to come from within her. Today, Naia owns her voice and message and empowers women to cultivate creativity through wellness, embodiment and navigate seasons of life with ease and grace. In this episode, you’ll hear: How to align with truth Why movement is essential for divine connection Vaginas and empowerment, what every chick needs to know Ways to access creative flow How to hack your nervous system How to overcome challenges of being an entrepreneurial artist  Download SayReal’s New Song: All My Sisters Follow Naia on Instagram RTT Book Club Selection 1: Red Tent Her name is Dinah. In the Bible, her life is only hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the more familiar chapters of the Book of Genesis that tell of her father, Jacob, and his twelve sons. Told in Dinah's voice, Anita Diamant imagines the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhood--the world of the red tent. It begins with the story of the mothers--Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah--the four wives of Jacob. They love Dinah and give her gifts that sustain her through childhood, a calling to midwifery, and a new home in a foreign land. Dinah's story reaches out from a remarkable period of early history and creates an intimate connection with the past. Find Red Tent on Amazon RTT Book Club Selection 2: Master Key System The Master Key System is a personal development book that was originally published as a correspondence course in 1912. Along with "The Science of Getting Rich", by Wallace D. Wattles, the Master Key System is the source of Rhonda Byrne's inspiration for the book and the film "The Secret". Find Master Key on Amazon

Rise to Thrive Episode 28: Your Inner Shaman with Alyson Charles In this episode Linda interviews Alyson Charles, aka Rockstar Shaman and discover what it means to be a modern day shaman. Alyson shares her own Rise to Thrive story or as she calls it, personal activation. Learn how understanding your own shadows can give you freedom. She shares how her own gifts started to come though and how she was able to process her experiences for freedom and to share her own gifts. She shares through massive media outlets and we are so lucky to be able to share her teachings. One of the key questions she asks us to ask is ‘How can I be of service?”  She also shares her experience with the Rainbow Warrior Prophecy and how the pain of the earth is similar to the pain we all are going through and how is leads to oneness. Keep an open mind and get ready to experience your own "a-ha" moments through todays show. Tune in to Summer Spirit School to learn more.  In this episode, we talk about:   What is a shaman, anyway? Dealing with family and friends after spiritual awakening Changing perspective on life’s challenges How to lean into discomfort Importance of facing the shadow self Cultivating appreciation of oneness    RTT Book Club Selection: The Courage To Be Disliked "Rich in wisdom, The Courage to Be Disliked will guide you through the concepts of self-forgiveness, self-care, and mind decluttering. It is a deeply liberating way of thinking, allowing you to develop the courage to change and ignore the limitations that you might be placing on yourself. This plainspoken and profoundly moving book unlocks the power within you to find lasting happiness and be the person you truly want to be. Millions have already benefited from its teachings, now you can too." Find The Courage To Be Disliked on Amazon Dig it? Subscribe, leave a review, and let's connect on social! Stay Connected Rise to Thrive IG: instagram.com/risetothrivepodcast Amelia’s IG: instagram.com/stoked_yogi Linda’s IG: instagram.com/lilalife.co Alyson's IG: instagram.com/iamalysoncharles

Rise to Thrive Episode 27: Why Ready Is A Lie | Amelia Travis TEDx Experience You'll never be ready, and that's okay. The sooner you start doing stuff before you're ready, the sooner you'll be ready to succeed. In this episode, Linda interviews Amelia about how she went from wanting to be a speaker to getting invited to TEDx and losing her speaking virginity.  Whether you want to become a speaker, are curious about the power of manifestation, or simply want to be inspired to kick your ass into gear, this episode has nuggets of truth and wisdom for you. Find out how to land speaking gigs, the best way to trick your brain into memorizing long speeches, and why you should always start BEFORE you're ready (Hint: ready is a lie, baby). RTT Book Club Selection: "Do the Work" by Steven Pressfield. "There is an enemy. There is an intelligent, active, malign force working against us. Step one is to recognize this. This recognition alone is enormously powerful. It saved my life, and it will save yours."  Could you be getting in your way of producing great work? Have you started a project but never finished? Would you like to do work that matters, but don't know where to start? Do the Work is a weapon against Resistance - a tool that will help you take action and successfully ship projects out the door. Do The Work identifies the predictable Resistance Points along the way and walks you through each of them.  Find Do The Work on Amazon Dig it? Subscribe, leave a review, and let's connect on social! Stay Connected Rise to Thrive IG: instagram.com/risetothrivepodcast Amelia’s IG: instagram.com/stoked_yogi Linda’s IG: instagram.com/lilalife.co

This week on Rise to Thrive we are excited to share that you can heal anything! You can heal FROM anything that comes your way. Healing is available to you. It’s possible to be more than ok and to actually THRIVE. Sophie Frabotta bring to us the mantra: Survive, Strive, Thrive Learn about how you have purpose and that all affect each other. We can live our greatest, most aligned lives.  You have a socket and you can plug in. Grounding to mother earth, plugging into the divine, opening the heart, where it started in the utero. You need to be connecting with something bigger than yourself. What should non spiritual people do? Remember you have 60k thoughts a day.  We talk about how you can understand your spiritual gifts. Sophie is beyond passionate about bringing ancient wisdom to the modern heart - you can heal anything that comes your way.  Release your need to know and learn this heart opening meditation. What is spiritual life coaching - what’s her program like? Finding your path and gift and how you can use this in the modern - connect with Sophie at awakenwithsophie.com Book Club: Proof of Heaven  // Eden Alexander Dig it? Subscribe, leave a review, and let's connect on social! Stay Connected Rise to Thrive IG: instagram.com/risetothrivepodcast Amelia’s IG: instagram.com/stoked_yogi Linda’s IG: instagram.com/lilalife.co

Rise to Thrive Episode 24: Why Hard Is Good For You with Britta Rael "As a teacher I have the unique opportunity to witness amazing moments within the spectrum of human experience… The physical practices (asana, acrobatics, fitness) are simply placeholders for deeper practices like Trust, Kindness, and Self-Awareness. More & more I am convinced that my role is less about teaching skills and rather holding space for YOU to discover, to discern, to unravel the skills and qualities you already own." - Britta Rael In this episode, we sit down with yoga teacher, movement coach, musician and writer Britta Rael Kfir and talk about what it take to be successful in today's entrepreneurial landscape as a yoga and movement professional.  We talk about how meditation is like tongue scraping for your mind, or letting your inner snow globe settle, what makes a good yoga teacher great, why Britta and her husband traded in life in the big city for a plot of land in the desert and life on their own terms, and have a lot of laughs along the way. RTT Book Club Selection: Eastern Body, Western Mind Groundbreaking New Age book that seamlessly merges Western psychology and science with spirituality, creating a compelling interpretation of the Eastern chakra system and its relevance for Westerners today. Find Eastern Body, Western Mind on Amazon. Dig it? Subscribe, leave a review, and let's connect on social! Stay Connected Rise to Thrive IG: instagram.com/risetothrivepodcast Amelia’s IG: instagram.com/stoked_yogi Linda’s IG: instagram.com/lilalife.co

Rise to Thrive Episode 23: High Vibes "The illegality of cannabis is outrageous, an impediment to full utilization of a drug which helps produce the serenity and insight, sensitivity and fellowship so desperately needed in this increasingly mad and dangerous world." —Carl Sagan Weed, man. Some people love it, some people love to hate it. Haters aside, we dive into the recreational and therapeutic uses of hemp and cannabis. What's the difference? How do the active compounds, CBD & THC, compare, and which one is more fun?  In all seriousness, cannabis has been used for thousands of years for medicinal, spiritual, and recreational purposes and we're pulling back the curtain of the stoner closet to admit that we think weed is pretty groovy, dude.  We chat about how marijuana can improve your sex life, spiritual connection, and creativity - as well as discuss the criminalization of pot and times when it may be better to steer clear of stoneyville.  Whether you love to inhale or have never tried Mary Jane, have a listen, maybe have a toke, and have some fun with us as we marinate in these high vibes. Next time, we're bringing weed gummies.  RTT Book Club Selection: High Times Cookbook "This first-ever cookbook from High Times magazine—the world's most trusted name when it comes to getting stoned—is the deliciously definitive guide to cannabis-infused cooking. Easy, accessible recipes and advice demystify the experience of cooking with grass and offer a cornucopia of irie appetizers and entrees, stoner sweets, cannabis cocktails, and high-holiday feasts for any occasion, from Time Warp Tamales and Sativa Shrimp Spring Rolls to Pico de Ganja Nachos and Pineapple Express Upside-Down Cake. Delectable color photos and recipes inspired by stoner celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Cheech and Chong, and Willie Nelson will spark the interest of experienced cannabis cooks and "budding" chefs, whether they're looking for the perfect midnight munchie or just to take dinner to a higher level." Find High Times Cookbook on Amazon Dig it? Subscribe, leave a review, and let's connect on social! Stay Connected Rise to Thrive IG: instagram.com/risetothrivepodcast Amelia’s IG: instagram.com/stoked_yogi Linda’s IG: instagram.com/lilalife.co