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#123. On this week’s guest episode of the podcast, Carolina had the pleasure of speaking with host of the Open Late podcast, Jess Esfandiary. Jess is a coach, speaker and podcast host whose passion is to help people explore and embrace their authentic selves. In today’s conversation, they discuss her own inner growth journey, how she discovered psilocybin as a healing modality in her life, tapping into the collective consciousness, the role of the ego, deep dive journeys, how she got into reiki healing + holistic wellness, exploring polyamory, how polyamory differs from non monogamy, unconditional love and tools to accelerate your growth + self awareness through it all. Jess covers many “taboo” topics in our society with grace and this episode is sure to open your mind in many ways. Timestamps: 00:00-11:07 - life updates + intro 11:07-18:48 - the growth that came from her first mushroom journey 18:48-27:52 - the transformations that can come psilocybin and the science behind it 27:52-33:58 - her personal journey with psilocybin  33:58-44:44 - the start of her spiritual tool kit 44:44-52:17 - how polyamory became a part of her life 52:17-57:17 - what she has learned from polyamory  57:17-01:03:29 - rapid fire q’s + outro Where to find Jess:  Jess’ Website: https://www.jessicaesfandiary.com/ Jess’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journey.with.jessica/ Open Late Website: https://www.openlatepodcast.com/ Open Late Instagram: www.instagram.com/openlatethepodcast/ Open Late Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/open-late/id1587979583 Open Late  Quiz: https://www.openlatepodcast.com/quiz If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram & TikTok  Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#122. On this week's quick solo episode, Caro dives into the topic of communication, which is the key to all of your relationships. It has helped her so much to be able to work on her ability to vocalize what she feels and what she needs. She shares a couple of mindset shifts that you can implement around your communication and how you communicate, so you can hopefully experience better, more empowering and more nourishing relationships as a result. So if you’re in need of bettering your communication skills... this one is for you! Timestamps: 0:00-1:17 Intro 1:17 - 4:18 Caro’s journey with communication  4:18- 8.20 Crystal clear communication and active listening 8:20 - 12:08 Self care practices that have helped to express needs with clarity 12:08 - 15:00 Higher self way of expressing your needs and releasing the victim mindset 15:00 - 16:22 Setting boundaries with the people you love 16:22 - 21:01 Recapping what Caro mentioned in this episode 21:01 - 23.02 Closing thoughts If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#121. On this week’s guest episode of the podcast, Carolina had the pleasure of speaking with host of The Balanced Factor podcast, Emily Newton. Emily is a translational researcher and mental health advocate, aiming to be a voice for others who are struggling and at the same time encouraging them to be their true, authentic selves. She created her brand balanced factor to bridge the gap in knowledge translation to help people better their health and live a more balanced life. In today’s conversation, they dove into her own personal journey, how her relationship with her body evolved throughout her life as an athlete, what being in the competitive sports world taught her, what balance means to her, the importance of trusting your instincts and knowing when it is time to move on, and seeking help when you need it. This episode will help guide you toward finding more balance in your life! Timestamps: 00:00-05:09 - life + astrology updates 05:09-10:32 - intro 10:32-15:00 - growing up as an athlete + how that shaped her life 15:00-18:32 - when being an athlete started affecting her relationship with her body and food 18:32-23:13 - the pressure she received from outside sources 23:13-25:00 - seeking out help when you need it 25:00-30:40 - how her relationship with her food + body changed as major life changes occurred  30:40-33:55 - adjusting to life after competitive sports 33:55-36:02 - the launch of balanced factor 36:02-37:25 - what balance means to her 37:25-41:25 - rapid fire q’s + outro Where to find Emily:  Emily’s Website: https://www.balancedfactor.com/ The Balanced Factor Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-balanced-factor/id1620440368 *Carolina’s episode on The Balanced Factor: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-keys-to-self-acceptance-body-confidence-with/id1620440368?i=1000599679427 If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#120. On this week's quick solo episode, Caro dives into her learnings and tips on getting outside your comfort zone and taking risk! As someone who grew up with risk averse parents, learning to take leaps of faith and get beyond the inner critic is something Caro has grown from and dives into on this convo. If you're someone who wants to get past your fear, limiting beliefs and ego in order to try new things ... this one is for you! WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://youtu.be/6u59k8ilDrI Timestamps: 0:00-1:15 Intro 1:15-5:00 Caro's year of risk-taking 5:00-6:20 The reason why change is so scary 6:20-7:40 Growing up with risk-averse family members 7:40-9:00 Navigating the resistance inside of you + the ego 9:00-10:30 Be okay with being bad at first 10:40-12:20 Stop dropping things because you're not good at it immediately 12:20-14:00 Give yourself time to figure things out 14:00-16:10 The power of excitement + enthusiasm 16:10-17:30 The importance of your WHY 17:30-18:36 Closing thoughts If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram & TikTok  Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#119. On this week’s guest episode of the podcast, Carolina had the pleasure of speaking with Mimi Bouchard, founder of the guided meditation app Superhuman and host of MIMI the podcast. After struggling internally for the majority of her younger years, Mimi took matters into her own hands and began to strive to be a better version of herself and truly live her life. Now, she helps others reach their ultimate potential using her personal approach to personal development! In today’s conversation, they dive into Mimi’s own inner growth journey, how she founded Superhuman, her vision she had behind it, tools to help you become your highest self, improving your self image, becoming aware of the stories you tell yourself and changing the not so great ones and so much more. This episode is a self improvement guide and you’re going to walk away from it having learned a lot! Timestamps: 00:00-07:59 - intro + the end of eclipse season 07:59-16:08 - her personal inner growth journey 16:08-21:17 - the principals she lives by 21:17-25:44 - getting real about the stories you’re telling yourself 25:44-34:06 - changing your self image 34:06-35:51 - her favorite habits and nonnegotiables 35:51-39:41 - rapid fire q’s + outro Where to find Mimi:  Mimi’s Website: https://www.mimibouchard.com/ Mimi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimibouchard/ Superhuman App: https://www.superhuman.app/ MIMI Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mimi/id1434308661 If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram & TikTok  Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#118. On this week's solo episode, Caro goes into the topic of balance. As we all know, balance has been a hot topic on social media right now... but what IS balance truly and how do we cultivate it in our lives? Let's dive into it. If you're a recovering perfectionist, struggle with a 0-100 mindset, or want to learn how to accept all parts of you, you'll definitely leave with some powerful takeaways. Remember to share your thoughts and downloads in the (free) Geneva group for the Inner Growth Club! WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://youtu.be/KyQaV-4c3Po Timestamps: 00:00-1:00 intro 1:00-5:40 May is the Month of Many Challenge 5:40-7:30 Why I’m running 1 mile a day in May 7:30-8:40 How learning balance has been a part of Caro’s journey 8:40-9:45 How perfectionism can lead to a 0-100 mindset 9:45-14:40 Caro’s journey with 0-100 behaviors 14:40-17:00 What balance really means 17:00-20:45 Pendulum analogy  20:45-24:30 How our ego and identification triggers impostor syndrome 24:30-25:20 How awareness of the ego helps you take your power back 25:30-26:30 How to figure out YOUR balance point 26:30-29:49 Summary Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram & TikTok  If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#117. On this week’s guest episode of the podcast, Carolina had the pleasure of speaking with President and Co-Founder of Walla Software, Laura Munkholm. Laura worked in the fitness industry for over 15 years as a teacher, studio manager and owner of a fitness business & software consulting firm- over the years, she became fed up with the lack of progression in the FitTech industry and that is when she and her partner developed their specialty software to help studios save time and capture more revenue. In today’s conversation, they dive into Laura’s previous career experience, how her career has progressed since the beginning, the realities of being an entrepreneur, trusting the timing of your experience as an entrepreneur, what she would do differently if she started now, and the impact a community of those who you work out with can have. This episode is both motivational and educational for anyone curious about the entrepreneurial world. Timestamps: 00:00-02:36 - intro  02:36-04:00 - the process of finding Walla 04:00-09:06 - weaving community into fitness 09:06-18:48 - being a female entrepreneur + advice for those who want to start out 18:48-26:33 - self care practices to help you turn off work 26:33-29:47 - what she would have done differently now 29:47-36:08 - finding balance between work, social life and personal family life 36:08-41:36 - rapid fire q’s + outro Where to find Laura:  Walla’s Website: https://hellowalla.com/ Laura’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmunkholm/ If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram & TikTok  Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#116. On this week's solo episode, Caro dives into the topic of SHAME -- yes, we're breaking taboos this week and we're here for it. If you are HUMAN, you've probably struggled with feelings of shame before, and dismantling this experience is so important for our growth. Caro talks about what shame even IS, the difference between shame and guilt, and how to navigate the the tough inner battles that shame brings. She also goes over poll answers from her Instagram breaking down what people feel shame for and the potential root causes for it. If you're someone who wants to increase your self-acceptance and release the hold of shame on your mental health, this one is for you! WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://youtu.be/Tcj8lxoIIco Timestamps: 0:00-2:07 Intro 2:07-5:16 What IS shame? 5:16-7:18 Shame vs. Guilt 7:18-9:00 How shame ties into perfectionism 9:00-11:00 Catching yourself when shame hits + tips for overcoming shame 11:00-11:40 What are you shaming yourself for? 11:40-13:45 Our bodies & shame 13:45-15:15 Overeating & shame 15:15-16:50 Scrolling on social media and shame 16:50-18:50 Comparison & shame 18:50-20:45 How body image and self-judgement tie into shame 20:45-23:30 Understanding the WHY behind your actions and feelings of shame 23:30-24:30 Exercise goals & shame 24:30-28:27 Final thoughts Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram & TikTok  Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#115. On this week’s guest episode of the podcast, Carolina had the pleasure of speaking with certified health coach, Tayla Burke. Tayla is the founder of MyGirl Wellness, a wellness brand/community made by women, for women, in support of women. Tayla’s goal with her company was to create a space for women to gather in support of one another and have meaningful conversations about topics that may be uncomfortable. Additionally, MyGirl offers several products for purchase, including gut health supplements and pre + post sex care items. In today’s conversation, they discuss all things wellness, including Tayla’s own personal health journey, how she started her company, what led her to creating her first round of supplements, how having a baby changed her life/business, normalizing “taboo” topics, improving your gut health + digestive system and so much more. This girl talk episode is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about female wellness! *For 15% off, use code Inner Growth at checkout! Timestamps: 00:00-08:18 - intro  08:18-20:00 - how MyGirl Wellness came to be 20:00-25:36 - after getting her health certification what motivated Tayla to become a health coach 25:36-28:51 - what happened after meeting the microbiologist behind her company 28:51-38:34 - expanding product lines and new formulations 38:34-41:56 - her daily habits and non negotiables 41:56-47:42 - rapid fire q’s + outro Where to find Tayla:  My Girl Wellness’ Website: https://www.mygirlwellness.com/ My Girl Wellness’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mygirlwellness/ Tayla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylaburke/ If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram & TikTok  Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#114. On this week's solo episode, Caro dives into the topic of RECEIVING. So many of us identify with the role of "giver" within our life and relationships, so this is an extra important topic to dive into. She talks about the importance of feeling WORTHY of receiving the good in your life, the power of focusing on what IS going well in order to maximize it, and tips on different ways to practice receiving in life. While it is amazing to share love and give to others, allowing yourself to receive is extra important because it's also a tool that prevents self-sabotage. If you're someone who wants to increase your self love, who self-sabotages or struggles with feeling worthy... this episode will hit the spot! WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://youtu.be/OjhaJYKfT2Y Timestamps: 0:00-2:40 Intro 2:40-4:55 The importance of being in receiving mode 4:55-6:15 How receiving ties into self-worth and opening your heart 6:15-8:10 Powerful self-love practices that help with strengthening the ability to receive 8:10-11:11 Typical fear-based responses to good things coming into our life & how to combat them 11:11-12:00 The mindset that magnetizes MORE good into your life 12:00-13:40 Why (and how) a lack of self-worth results in self-sabotage 13:40-15:30 The many ways you can practice receiving 15:30-18:00 The power of a "best case scenario" mindset 18:00-23:39 Outro Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram & TikTok  Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy