Inner Growth

#103. On this week’s solocast, Carolina talks all about the endings that are a natural part of any new beginning. She shares some personal life updates (including her upcoming move) and how she's been navigating the transition in between a new chapter of her New York experience. This is a down-to-earth yet motivating episode with some tips to help you grieve and honor what you're leaving behind as you embark on change, while also creating space for what's new. Timestamps: 00:00-10:00 - intro + life updates 10:00-13:10- the paradox of change & the anxiety + grief that comes with it 13:10-16:00 - what "creating space" means (using the example of friendships) 16:00-16:50 - honoring the grieving period before a change + embracing bittersweet feelings about endings 16:50-19:00 - it's okay to feel both excited for what's coming but sad for what's ending 19:00-23:15 - ways to practice letting go 23:15-24:20 - being okay with "closing doors" + learning to surrender 24:20-25:00 - what if you took your current reality for granted? 25:00-27:20 - ridding the wave you're on + embracing the chaos 27:20-27:45 - outro 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 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

#102. On this week’s guest episode of the podcast, Carolina had the pleasure of speaking with content creator, Tam Kaur. Tam creates self-love & growth advice related content on TikTok, Youtube and Instagram. In this conversation, Tam and Carolina talk all about confidence, the differences between actually feeling confident vs appearing confident, showing up authentically, making choices for yourself+by yourself, tips for glowing up, navigating solo dating, and how to get over a breakup. This fiery episode will leave you buzzing with confidence! Timestamps: 00:00-04:36 - intro 04:36-06:00 - defining confidence 06:00-10:46 - the evolution of Tam’s confidence 10:46-12:04 - the differences between being confident and embodying confidence 12:04-18:29 - tips for stepping into your own power 18:29-25:18 - solo dating tips + suggestions 25:18-29:24 - how to start embodying confidence 29:24-33:33 - tuning into your own sense of style 33:33-40:00 - tips for glowing up 40:00-43:02 - breakups 43:02-50:04 - rapid fire q’s + outro Where to find Tam: Tam’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/tamkaur Tam’s Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@tamkaur_ Tam’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/@tamkaur/ 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

#101. On this week’s solocast, Carolina talks all about self love and how you can give yourself the love that you seek. She uses the 5 love languages to dive into how you can start showing yourself more of the kind of love you need personally, rather than waiting around for someone else to do it. This is an incredibly empowering episode filled with examples, tangible tips and self love practices that you can try out, to not only show up better for yourself, but for others as well! Timestamps: 00:00-07:24 - intro + life updates 07:24-09:39 - strengthening your relationship with yourself via the 5 love languages 09:39-12:22 - the 5 love languages 12:22-16:16 - giving vs. receiving love languages 16:16-17:37 - showing yourself love through love languages 17:37-21:25 - words of affirmation 21:25-24:27 - quality time 24:27-26:16 - physical tough 26:16-28:13 - acts of service 28:13-31:20 - gifts 31:20-32:32 - outro 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

#100. On this week’s guest episode of the podcast, Carolina had the pleasure of speaking with Kela Rose, content creator and host of the Skinny Dipping podcast! In today’s conversation, they discuss navigating strong emotions + fiery energy as a woman, shadow work and healing, how to navigate the wounded masculine and feminine energies, nervous system regulation, mental health struggles, the importance of therapy, and overall connecting to yourself more deeply. This fiery conversation is full of advice, lessons and information that will help guide you towards taking actionable change in your own life. Timestamps: 00:00-05:40 - intro  05:40-11:44 - Kela’s inner growth journey  11:44-17:35 - regulating emotions  17:35-24:22 - masculine and feminine energies 24:22-33:53 - intuitive flow  33:53-39:53 - regulating your nervous system 39:53-41:52 - tools & tips for regulating your nervous system 41:52-46:40 - low dopamine routines 46:40-53:13 - breaking down spirituality 53:13-01:02:01 - rapid fire q’s + outro Where to find Kela:  Kela’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sundazedkk/ Kela’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skinny-dipping/id1550086447 Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skinnydippingdiaries/ Other Links: https://hoo.be/sundazedkk 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

#99. On this week’s solocast, Carolina opens up about identifying as a perfectionist and how she has navigated through it thus far. She shares what she has learned about perfectionism over the years, how being a perfectionist has negatively impacted areas of her life, how procrastination can tie into perfectionism, embracing new mindsets to counteract perfectionism and finally she shares 4 tips for overcoming perfectionism. Even if you do not identify as a perfectionist, there is a lot to take away from this episode! Timestamps: 00:00-06:46 - intro + life updates 06:46-08:27 - her personal journey with perfectionism 08:27-10:19 - procrastination  10:19-13:00 - all or nothing mindset 13:00-14:20 - unrealistic standards for yourself and others 14:20-16:33 - perfectionism is an illusion 16:33-20:42 - embracing the AND mindset 20:42-27:27 - stop waiting for the “perfect” time 27:27-30:40 - embracing an abundance mindset 30:40-32:32 - outro 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

*Trigger Warning: childhood abuse, drug & alcohol abuse and self harm are discussed in this episode.  #98. On this week’s guest episode of the podcast, Carolina had the pleasure of speaking with Lindsay Adkinson, content creator and host of the It Gets Better podcast. In this conversation, she shares her journey with overcoming child abuse, reparenting herself, trauma healing, how she got into manifestation, advice for others who come from similar upbringings and she also shares her favorite self soothing practices that everyone can benefit from. This episode covers sensitive topics but in an approachable way, which listeners will really gain insight from! Timestamps: 00:00-04:29 - intro  04:29-13:05 - Lindsay’s background 13:05-16:11 - getting into the law of attraction and manifestation 16:11-20:47 - overcoming skepticism to change your life 20:47-25:00 - intentional living 25:00-35:42 - reparenting & healing your relationship with your inner-child  35:42-38:50 - self soothing practices 38:50-47:53 - rapid fire q’s + outro Where to find Lindsay:  Lindsay’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/lindsay.adkinson/ Lindsay’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-gets-better-with-lindsay-adkinson/id1618693419 Lindsay’s Links: https://beacons.ai/lindsayadkinson 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

#97. On this week’s solocast, Carolina shares 3 helpful mindset shifts for better body image. She discusses self judgment, releasing judgment from others, learning about your body, showing gratitude for your health and accepting your body for all that it is. Listen to this episode to start taking steps toward complete self love and body acceptance! Timestamps: 00:00-02:00 - intro  02:00-05:23 - remembering and realizing that your body is your vessel 05:23-08:36 - letting go of judgment from others 08:36-15:34 - learning to accept your body and genetics 15:34-17:40 - outro You can join the app membership at: https://innergrowthapp.com 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

#96. On this week’s guest episode of the podcast, Carolina had the pleasure of speaking with Erica and Chelsey, founders of ROOTED Beings. ROOTED Beings is a wellness company and a mission driven, online meditation collective whose goal is to spread awareness about the benefits of meditation and consciousness into everyday life. In this conversation, Erica and Chelsey share a bit about each of their journeys + how they found meditation, how ROOTED Beings came to be, why the five senses play such a big role in the meditation process, where to start as a beginner, and they debunked myths surrounding meditation + much more! This is a very nourishing and impactful episode filled with wisdom and tips for tapping into your own roots. Timestamps: 00:00-06:31 - intro + short meditation 06:31-16:41 - who they are and how they found meditation 16:41-18:55 - quick astrology breakdown 18:55-28:00 - how rooted came about 28:00-37:28 - the five senses 37:28-50:00 - myths and misconceptions around meditation 50:00-52:00 - affirmations for meditation 52:00-1:03:24 - rapid fire q’s + outro Where to find Erica & Chelsey:  ROOTED Beings’ Instagram: www.instagram.com/rootedbeings/ ROOTED Beings’ Website: https://www.rootedbeings.com/ ROOTED Beings’ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rootedbeings  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

#95. On this week’s solocast, Carolina reflects on 2022 and shares 22 things she learned throughout the year. She shares lessons, tips and stories that shaped her year, in hopes that others can relate and learn from-like finding routines, learning to forgive, finding compassion for your parents, making sure your cup is filled before pouring to others, how your flop era leads to your slay era, and much more. There is so much to learn from in this episode and it serves as motivation to reflect on your own 2022 and grow in new and inspiring ways. Timestamps: 00:00-11:49 - intro + life updates 11:49-14:52 - essentialism 14:52-16:20 - growing by stepping out of your comfort zone 16:20-18:48 - detaching emotionally from career things 18:48-21:12 - time is a concept 21:12-22:44 - setting intentions 22:44-25:15 - the importance of grounding and finding a routine 25:15-25:47 - creating stability that turns into financial stability 25:47-28:28 - your worth is not conditional on your weight  28:28-30:21 - unwavering belief 30:21-32:22 - shifting priorities 32:22-35:10 - having meaningful and vulnerable conversations 35:10-37:00 - losing yourself to find yourself  37:00-38:38 - flop era leads to slay era 38:38-40:08 - practicing gratitude for your health  40:08-42:42 - having compassion for your parents 42:42-45:41 - forgiving yourself and others 45:41-47:00 - keeping your heart open 47:00-49:44 - being mindful of how much you’re sharing of yourself with others 49:44-52:00 - enthusiasm is the key to success 52:00-53:33 - rest is crucial 53:33-57:00 - thoughts trigger emotions 57:00-1:00:00 - consistency matters more than motivation 1:00:00-1:03:33 - outro 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

#94. On this week’s guest episode of the podcast, Carolina had the pleasure of speaking with Sydney Karmes-Wainer, founder of French Squirrel. Sydney is a Certified Hormone Specialist who specializes in blood sugar management and female health through a nutrition lens. French Squirrel started out as a food blog, but quickly became a business, offering health driven and nutrient dense treats. In today’s conversation, Sydney shares her own personal health journey which led to her creating French Squirrel, how she lost her period for years and eventually gained it back, recovering from disordered eating and exercise, building a company from the ground up, and her biggest lessons throughout the process.  Timestamps: 00:00-11:11 - intro 11:11-20:29 - healing her relationship with food as a 20 something 20:29-22:00 - getting her period back after 3 years 22:00-26:14 - being a curvier woman in recovery 26:14-29:30 - making life more fun 29:30-34:00 - teaching others in small moments 34:00-36:19 - feeling more connected to themselves 36:19-44:10 - what it was like building her own company 44:10-50:00 - biggest lessons throughout the process 50:00-54:44 - rapid fire q’s + outro Where to find Sydney + French Squirrel:  French Squirrel’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/frenchsquirrel.co/ French Squirrel Website: https://frenchsquirrel.com/  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