Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by the demands of life? Are you constantly chasing goals and achievements, yet finding yourself longing for a deeper sense of fulfillment? If so, you're not alone. Many of us are caught up in the fast-paced world, leaving little room to truly connect with ourselves and tap into our inner potential. In this blog post, we'll explore the transformative practice of somatic healing and how it can help you unlock your authentic self, fostering holistic well-being and self-discovery.

Welcome back to another captivating episode of The Beautiful Bag Podcast! I'm LeeAnne Hayden, your host, and today we're delving into a topic that resonates with us all – confidence. In this blog post, we'll explore the insightful conversation from our recent podcast episode, where we discussed how to build, nurture, and harness the power of confidence in our lives.

My friend, self-care is not a luxury but a necessity when it comes to maintaining and boosting your confidence. It's time to prioritize your well-being and make self-care a non-negotiable part of your life. By engaging in activities that rejuvenate and energize you, you'll create a solid foundation for confidence to thrive. So, let's explore the transformative power of self-care.

Today, I want to give a special shout out to all the girls like me who are working hard on loving their bodies. It's a tough journey, fraught with societal expectations, the pressure of media, and self-doubt. It takes a lot of strength and courage to navigate this path, but we're doing it. I am so proud of us.

In a world consumed by societal beauty standards and unrealistic body ideals, cultivating a positive body image has become essential for personal well-being. Embracing self-acceptance and developing a healthy relationship with our bodies can significantly impact our mental and physical health. In this blog, we will explore the power of positive body image and provide practical tips to help you build self-acceptance.

In a world where living with an ostomy can sometimes feel overwhelming, embracing new avenues for wellness and fulfillment is crucial. One such avenue emerging as a game-changer in 2023 is Multisensory Integration. This practice harmonizes the five senses – sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing – to foster a richer and more positive life experience. But how does this relate to the ostomate community? Let's dive in!

Hey there, beautiful souls! Are you on the hunt for that ever-elusive inner peace? You're not alone. Life is a whirlwind, and finding our calm in the storm is essential. I’m here to share my journey as a cancer survivor, and how meditation turned my life around. Not the cross-legged, “ohm” chanting type? Don’t worry! We’ll explore what meditation really is and how you can make it work for you. Buckle up, friends; we're diving into the enchanting world of meditation.

Greetings, beautiful souls! It's been six incredible weeks since I bid farewell to my breast implants and embarked on a transformative journey towards reclaiming my health and well-being. Today, I wanted to update you all on my progress and share the amazing changes I've experienced post-surgery. The decision to remove my implants was driven by my struggle with Breast Implant Illness (BII), a journey that has enlightened me to the profound impact our bodies can have on our overall quality of life. So, let's dive right in!

Welcome to my blog, where we delve into the world of holistic beauty and uncover the secrets to nurturing our inner and outer radiance. In a society that often emphasizes external appearances, it's time to break free from societal pressures and embrace the transformative power of self-care. Join me as we explore the rituals, practices, and mindset shifts that can help us cultivate self-love, well-being, and celebrate our natural beauty.

Welcome to a new topic on my blog, where we will be diving into the world of holistic beauty and discover the secrets to nurturing our inner and outer radiance. Are you ready to embrace your glow and embark on a journey of self-care, well-being, and celebrating your natural beauty? Let's explore the power of holistic beauty together and find joy in the process!

Hey, fabulous peeps! I'm back with an exciting update on my journey after undergoing an explant surgery to bid farewell to those breast implants. Week 2 had been a game-changer filled with progress, freedom, and healing vibes yup! From soaring through the skies without a care to experiencing remarkable improvements in my symptoms, let's dive into the empowering details of this transformative week!

Welcome to my blog, where I dive into the realm of self-discovery, personal growth, and embracing authenticity. Today, we embark on a deeply personal journey—one that unfolded just four days ago when I made the courageous decision to remove my breast implants. Join me as I share the triumphs, challenges, and moments of empowerment that have shaped this transformative chapter of my life.

Well this morning we are at the start of a Nor’ester and I already have done my outdoor walk, read, meditated, had breakfast, visualized and had my cold shower. Next up is writing to you all now then yoga in a little while. Today is day 29 out of 30 for this phase of 75 Hard and I will say the same thing I have said for the last couple of weeks. I will be glad when this is over. It has not been an easy challenge and I have wanted to quit so many times.

Last night my husband John and I spent the night in Boston. He was tired of doing the same ole thing and needed to get away. Getting away is great but how do you stay on track when you do? That’s the one thing about not being home and on your schedule and it can really mess you up. The last 2 days I ate 5 meals from restaurants and did my best guess at what was in the meal. I added in extra fat because well how else do they get the food to taste so good?

Monday was leg day and during my second move I felt my lower back tighten up and I thought oh no here we go. I finished the moves of my workout with lower weights and then stretched. The next day was back/bicep day and when I was done with that workout my back was really tight. I went home took some Advil, stretched and thought ok it will be fine. Mind you I was still doing my 45 minutes of walks outdoors but they were getting slower.

I am not happy today! I actually feel angry which is very unusual for me. I am on day 17 of Phase 1 of 75 hard and this one is HARD and every day I don’t want to do it, but then there I am getting into that stupid 5 minute cold shower and walking outside for 45 minutes in -8 degree weather. What keeps me going? My inner voice or “b*tch” voice keeps telling me this is stupid, you don’t want to do it, just stop with this madness and yet I know if I listen to it and quit I will be SO angry with myself .

There is a secret to life and it’s called visualizing! I mean it. Most successful people do this and not many people talk about it.

Visualizing is like day dreaming. I was always a kid who had moments of day dreaming. I would find myself dreaming of the life I wanted, the type of home I wanted when I grew up, the career I thought I wanted, how many kids I would have. You know the drill, we all do this as children then somehow when we grow up we stop dreaming and playing.

Like I have said in some of my other daily blogs. I was going to write everyday for 30 days (I may continue) to use this as my daily thoughts and then well, bring you into what is on my mind in the moment. Today it is about taking chances to grow in your life.

Truth be told reading this book at times put me to sleep and the author says that is completely ok and even encouraged. LOL. However, there was so much in this book about the importance of sleep and what it does for us. Below are some things from the book that I took away. If you enjoy detailed, specific, study related books then this one is for you. For me it was informative but I like a lighter read personally.