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March 25, 202513 min

Episode 102- UNLOCKING YOU: A SELF COACHING SERIES - What are you saying yes (and no) to?

Welcome back to Unlocking You: A Self-Coaching Series! So far, we’ve explored what you truly want, uncovered what’s been holding you back, opened to possibility, and identified what needs to shift. Now, it’s time to look at the choices you’re making—consciously or unconsciously—every single day. Because every yes is also a no. And every no creates space for a deeper yes. In this episode, we’re exploring what you are currently saying yes to—your commitments, habits, energy drains—and whether those choices align with the life you want to create. We’ll also reflect on what you might need to start saying no to in order to reclaim your time, energy, and alignment. Through a guided reflection, you’ll explore:✨ What am I currently saying yes to—intentionally or unintentionally?✨ What if I was more intentional with my yeses?✨ What am I saying no to, and is it serving me?✨ What if saying no wasn’t selfish, but necessary? This is not about perfection—it’s about choice. And your yeses and nos shape your life more than you might realize. Resources & Next Steps 📌 Take It Further: After listening, set aside a few moments to reflect—What’s one yes you want to deepen? And what’s one no that will create space for what truly matters?💬 Share Your Thoughts: I’d love to hear what came up for you! Send me a message on Instagram @permissiontobehumancoaching or share this episode with someone who might need it.🎧 Next Episode: Who Do I Need to Become? Now that you’re choosing your yeses and nos more intentionally, we’ll dive into how to embody the version of you who already lives this life. Rate & Review 📢 Subscribe & Stay Connected Make sure you’re subscribed to Permission To Be Human - the podcast so you don’t miss an episode! 👉 Follow along on instagram @permissiontobehumancoaching or facebook https://www.facebook.com/permissiontobehumanco 👉 Visit https://www.permissiontobehuman.ca/  for more courageous possibility resources

March 18, 202514 min

Episode 101: UNLOCKING YOU: A SELF COACHING SERIES - What Needs To Shift?

Welcome back to Unlocking You: A Self-Coaching Series! So far, we’ve checked in with where you are, explored what you truly want, uncovered what might be holding you back, and stepped into the possibility that it could all be real. But now, we ask: What needs to shift? When we’re moving toward something new, we can’t just add more—we have to make space. Just like a glass that’s already full, if we keep pouring in, we’ll overflow. So today, we’re reflecting on what might need to shift, release, or realign to create space for what you want. Through a guided reflection, you’ll explore:✨ What is currently taking up space in your life—physically, mentally, or emotionally?✨ What feels heavy, draining, or misaligned?✨ What if making room for what you want wasn’t as hard as you think?✨ What’s one small shift you can make today? This is not about drastic change or perfection. It’s about noticing—what’s one adjustment that could create more space for what you want? Resources & Next Steps 📌 Take It Further: Spend a few moments reflecting or journaling—What’s one thing you’re ready to shift or release?💬 Share Your Thoughts: I’d love to hear what resonated with you! Send me a message on Instagram @permissiontobehumancoaching or share this episode with someone who might need it.🎧 Next Episode: What Am I Saying Yes (or No) To? Now that you’ve explored what needs to shift, we’ll dive into making intentional choices about what you welcome into your life.   Rate & Review 📢 Subscribe & Stay ConnectedMake sure you’re subscribed to Permission To Be Human - the podcast so you don’t miss an episode! 👉 Follow along on instagram @permissiontobehumancoaching or facebook https://www.facebook.com/permissiontobehumanco👉 Visit https://www.permissiontobehuman.ca/ for more courageous possibility resources

March 11, 202517 min

episode 100! UNLOCKING YOU: A Self Coaching Series - What If It Was Possible?

Welcome back to Unlocking You: A Self-Coaching Series! So far, we’ve checked in with where you are, explored what you truly want, and uncovered what might be holding you back. But now, it’s time to step into something new—possibility. In this episode, we explore the powerful question: What if it was possible? So often, we assume things are out of reach before we even allow ourselves to imagine them fully. But what if, just for a moment, you let yourself believe? What if you allowed your mind to open to the idea that your dreams aren’t impossible—that they might already be unfolding? Through a guided visualization and self-coaching prompts, you’ll explore:✨ What if the path is already opening up for you?✨ What if you don’t need to have all the answers to take the next step?✨ What if the only thing standing in your way is the belief that something is standing in your way?✨ What if you allowed yourself to try on belief—even just for today? No pressure, no need to force action—just a space to sit with possibility. Resources & Next Steps 📌 Take It Further: Notice when your mind tells you something isn’t possible this week. Instead of shutting the door, ask yourself: But what if it was?💬 Share Your Thoughts: What came up for you in this reflection? I’d love to hear! Send me a message on Instagram @permissiontobehumancoaching or share this episode with someone who might need it.🎧 Next Episode: What Needs to Shift? Now that you’ve opened to possibility, we’ll explore how to create space for it in your life.   Rate & Review 📢 Subscribe & Stay ConnectedMake sure you’re subscribed to Permission To Be Human - the podcast so you don’t miss an episode! 👉 Follow along on instagram @permissiontobehumancoaching or facebook https://www.facebook.com/permissiontobehumanco👉 Visit https://www.permissiontobehuman.ca/ for more courageous possibility resources

March 4, 202515 min

episode 99 - UNLOCKING YOU: A Self-Coaching Series: What If It Was Possible?

Welcome back to Unlocking You: A Self-Coaching Series! So far, we’ve explored checking in with yourself, getting clear on what you truly want, and stepping into the question, What if it was possible? But often, as soon as we allow ourselves to dream, something else shows up—resistance, fear, self-doubt. In this episode, we’re gently exploring what’s holding you back—not with judgment, but with curiosity. Because when we can name our barriers, we can start to loosen their grip. Through a powerful visualization exercise, you’ll explore:✨ What obstacles might be standing between you and what you want✨ How to notice these blocks without judgment✨ What your fears or doubts are trying to tell you✨ How to begin externalizing and making sense of them No pressure to fix anything—just space to notice. And when we notice, we create the possibility for change. Resources & Next Steps 📌 Take It Further: After listening, set aside a few minutes to journal or draw what came up for you in this reflection. What did you see? What did you hear?💬 Share Your Thoughts: I’d love to hear what resonated with you! Send me a message on Instagram @permissiontobehumancoaching or share this episode with someone who might need it.🎧 Next Episode: What If It Was Possible? Now that you’ve named what’s holding you back, we’ll shift into possibility—because once you start loosening your limiting beliefs, you make room for something new to take their place.   Rate & Review 📢 Subscribe & Stay ConnectedMake sure you’re subscribed to Permission To Be Human - the podcast so you don’t miss an episode! 👉 Follow along on instagram @permissiontobehumancoaching or facebook https://www.facebook.com/permissiontobehumanco👉 Visit https://www.permissiontobehuman.ca/ for more courageous possibility resources    

February 25, 202513 min

UNLOCKING YOU: A SELF-COACHING SERIES - What Do You Really Want?

Welcome back to Unlocking You: A Self-Coaching Series! This special series is designed to help you step out of stuckness and into possibility—one powerful question at a time. Through guided reflections, I’ll help you pause, notice, and explore what’s next for you, without pressure or expectation. In this episode, we ask one of the most important coaching questions: What do I really want? Not what you “should” want. Not what others expect of you. But what you, deep down, truly desire. So often, we get caught up in responsibilities, routines, and external expectations that we lose sight of our own dreams. This episode is your invitation to step into a space of possibility and reconnect with what you want. Through a guided visualization and reflection, you’ll explore:✨ Where you are when you are fully aligned with what you want✨ Who you’re with, what you’re doing, and—just as importantly—what you’re not doing✨ What feelings arise when you allow yourself to imagine possibility✨ How to sit in this space and truly notice what’s calling you No pressure, no need to act yet—just an opportunity to open yourself to what’s already inside you, waiting to be noticed. Resources & Next Steps 📌 Take It Further: Journal or reflect on this episode’s key questions.💬 Share Your Thoughts: I’d love to hear how this landed for you! Send me a DM on Instagram @permissiontobehumancoaching or share your reflections with someone you trust.🎧 Next Episode: What would I do if I fully trusted myself? Rate & Review 📢 Subscribe & Stay ConnectedMake sure you’re subscribed to Permission To Be Human - the podcast so you don’t miss an episode! 👉 Follow along on instagram @permissiontobehumancoaching or facebook https://www.facebook.com/permissiontobehumanco👉 Visit https://www.permissiontobehuman.ca/ for more courageous possibility resources  

February 18, 202513 min

UNLOCKING YOU: A SELF-COACHING SERIES - Checking In With You

Welcome to Unlocking You: A Self-Coaching Series! This special series is designed to help you step out of stuck-ness and into possibility—one powerful question at a time. Through guided reflections, I’ll help you pause, notice, and explore what’s next for you, without pressure or expectation. Before we can move forward in life, we need to know where we are. But so often, we rush through our days without truly checking in with ourselves. In this episode of Unlocking You: A Self-Coaching Series, we start with awareness—the foundation of all meaningful change. I’ll guide you through a simple yet powerful self-coaching reflection to help you pause, notice where you are right now, and create space for what’s next. Through a guided check-in, you’ll explore:✨ How you’re feeling physically, emotionally, and mentally✨ What’s been taking up most of your energy✨ What’s bringing you joy (or what’s missing)✨ What might be asking for your attention No pressure, no judgment—just a chance to pause, breathe, and acknowledge where you are. Resources & Next Steps 📌 Take It Further: Journal or reflect on this episode’s key questions.💬 Share Your Thoughts: I’d love to hear how this landed for you! Send me a DM on Instagram @permissiontobehumancoaching or share your reflections with someone you trust.🎧 Next Episode: What Do I Really Want? Now that you’ve checked in, we’ll explore what you truly want—beyond what you think you “should” want. Rate & Review 📢 Subscribe & Stay ConnectedMake sure you’re subscribed to Permission To Be Human - the podcast so you don’t miss an episode! 👉 Follow along on instagram @permissiontobehumancoaching or facebook https://www.facebook.com/permissiontobehumanco👉 Visit https://www.permissiontobehuman.ca/ for more courageous possibility resources

February 11, 202511 min

episode 96 - What Is Coaching and an Introduction to Unlocking You: A Self- Coaching Series

What if you can see all the possibilities and they are sitting right there inside of you—just waiting for the right question to unlock them? Welcome to Unlocking You: A Self-Coaching Series, a special mini-series within Permission to Be Human – The Podcast. In this series, I’ll guide you through simple but powerful coaching questions designed to help you move from feeling stuck to seeing new possibilities. No pressure, no right or wrong answers—just a chance to check in with yourself, reflect, and take small but meaningful steps forward. In this introductory episode, I share:✨ Why I created this self-coaching series✨ How coaching works to help you shift from stuck to spacious thinking✨ The power of asking yourself the right questions✨ What to expect in upcoming episodes If you're ready to create more clarity, courage, and intentional action in your life, this series is for you! So take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s begin. If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. It helps more people discover this series and step into the power of self-coaching! Resources & Next Steps 📌 Take It Further: Journal or reflect on this episode’s key questions.💬 Share Your Thoughts: I’d love to hear how this landed for you! Send me a DM on Instagram @permissiontobehumancoaching or share your reflections with someone you trust.🎧 Next Episode: Checking In With Where You Are At – The first step in self-coaching is awareness. Join me in the next episode as we pause, reflect, and take an honest look at where we are. Rate & Review 📢 Subscribe & Stay ConnectedMake sure you’re subscribed to Permission To Be Human - the podcast so you don’t miss an episode! 👉 Follow along on instagram @permissiontobehumancoaching or facebook https://www.facebook.com/permissiontobehumanco👉 Visit https://www.permissiontobehuman.ca/ for more courageous possibility resources

February 4, 202512 min

Episode 95 - Learning From Your Future Self - A Guided Moment of Reflection

In this episode host Mel Findlater invites you to take a few minutes to yourself and partake in a few moments of guided reflection, where you visualise and check in with your future self. Who are you 5 years from now? 10? 15? What is that self doing? How are they feeling? This is your opportunity to check in with you and who knows, maybe you will even manifest exactly what you need in that future!    Connect with Mel: Facebook: Permission to Be Human Instagram: Permission to Be Human Email: permissiontobehumanalways@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who might need a dose of courage. Let’s spread the word and help more moms feel inspired to pursue their big, audacious dreams! Remember: You have permission to dream big, to feel deeply, and to be authentically you. Embrace your humanity and live courageously. And if courage is the muscle that you are craving to grow. If doing it while laughing and join the waitlist for our next launch!  https://www.permissiontobehuman.ca/thecourageclub  

January 28, 202510 min

Episode 94 - What If Doing The Inner Work Didn't Have To Feel Heavy?

We all have some inner work to do - some hurt to work through, sadness to move, emotions to acknowledge, and for some there's trauma to release. There is often this assumption that in order to do this work, it has to feel heavy and well, like work. But what if it didn't have to be heavy, or at least not all of the time? Don't get me wrong, moving through our emotions can involve tears and can feel hard, however, what if it wasn't all the time?  In this episode, host Mel Findlater shares her story of the first month of her 'wintering' and her realization that her brain and body have a very clever way of escaping, or adding in the happy hormones, exactly when she needs it the most...when things get heavy. She explores how play and possibility allow the lightness back in and through the challenging emotions that need moving.  Connect with Mel: Facebook: Permission to Be Human Instagram: Permission to Be Human Email: permissiontobehumanalways@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who might need a dose of courage. Let’s spread the word and help more moms feel inspired to pursue their big, audacious dreams! Remember: You have permission to dream big, to feel deeply, and to be authentically you. Embrace your humanity and live courageously. And if courage is the muscle that you are craving to grow. If doing it while laughing and join the waitlist for our next launch!  https://www.permissiontobehuman.ca/thecourageclub  

January 21, 202536 min

Episode 93 - Taking Courageous Action with Jena Jauchius

In this episode we meet Jena Jauchius, again! I enjoy our conversatiosn so much that when I heard that she was running Sensory Kids By Nature Summit, I simply had to have her on the podcast again. Not only is the topic so so relevant to us as humans, but also to us as mothers. There is so much good info in there. In this conversation Jena speaks to how she managed to take this courageous step, how hard it was, and how starting small helped her get into action.   Jena Ponti Jauchius bio My big, audacious dream is to have an ultra successful business and support as many children and families as I can with health, happiness, and connection through sensory-rich natural play and learning. I also dream of providing beautifully for my daughters, giving them the kind of childhood they need to grow into the biggest, best versions of themselves. (I also want this to include world travel, lots of freedom, and all the fun surprises life has to offer us.) Connect with Jena Check out the free summit here https://mailchi.mp/nisfornatureplay/sensorykidsbynaturesummit2025jan Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nisfornatureplay Sensory-Rich Nature Play Private FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/sensoryrichnatureplay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nisfornatureplay/   Connect with Mel: Facebook: Permission to Be Human Instagram: Permission to Be Human Email: permissiontobehumanalways@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who might need a dose of courage. Let’s spread the word and help more moms feel inspired to pursue their big, audacious dreams! Remember: You have permission to dream big, to feel deeply, and to be authentically you. Embrace your humanity and live courageously. And if courage is the muscle that you are craving to grow. If doing it while laughing and join the waitlist for our next launch!  https://www.permissiontobehuman.ca/thecourageclub