Today is the UN's World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and, in honor of that, Hillary Caitlin and I had a discussion about the issue and how to get involved. Hillary Caitlin is an actress, activist, content creator, sister, aunt, and friend. She has spent years working with survivors of human trafficking and, through that work, has developed a profound understanding of this injustice. It has also helped her understand the importance of advocating for yourself just as much as advocating for others. In this episode we discuss:

• How trafficking is an "invisible slavery" 
• Releasing control and enjoying life's detours
• Pushing through lies TO protect your mind 
• The importance of self check-ins
• Grief + the healing process
• How to provide trauma-informed care
• The nuances of empathy 
• The correlation between accepting yourself + others
• Creating margin for the things that you want
• Managing overwhelm

Make sure to follow Hillary on social media at @whatsuphill on TikTok and @hillsofhope on IG! 

January Donovan is a national speaker, entrepreneur, #1 best-selling author, Mindset and Skill-Set Trainer and Self-Worth Strategist. She is also the founder of the Woman School, giving women practical tools into a life of wholeness.

January has developed a unique program that trains women to overcome their self-worth battles by rewiring their worth through rewiring their brains, helping them to master the skills they need to expand their dreams and cultivate a life of meaning.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Eliminating comparison and competition
• How to overcome the main crises women face today
• How to be strategic about our personal development
• Developing discipline
• Designing a well-balanced and integrated life
• Identifying and curtailing self-criticism
• The difference between dreams and goals
• The skill of detachment
• Achieving interior freedom
• How to overcome competition and jealousy
• The root of true confidence and beauty

Make sure to check out thewomanschool.com for more resources from January! 

Nikko is an entrepreneur, producer, and wellness advocate. Through her journey with multiple sclerosis, she has developed a profound understanding of identity, wellness, and what it really means to prioritize health and healing. She has found purpose in helping those living with chronic conditions, and is giving back through what she's learned during her own journey. In this episode, we discuss:

- What do you put your identity in?
- The detrimental health impact of chronic stress 
- Finding strength to push through difficulties 
- give yourself permission to not be ok 
- How toxic relationships can affect your physical health 
- How fear and emotional stress can manifest in your body psychosomatically
- How to find the positive lesson in pain and healing
- The power of community during hard times
- Finding purpose in pain
- How to minimize inflammation
- Embracing change with grace
... and so much more! 

Be sure to connect with Nikko on instagram at @mymsjournal and @Autoimmuneclub, and keep an eye out for her new podcast, Autoimmune Club, coming this spring!