Key Topics Covered:

• The Journey of Self-Discovery:
  
  Lillian recounts her path of recognizing her HSP and empath traits, her transformative "aha moments" and how these realizations empowered her to embrace who she is without apology.
  
  
• What it Means to Be an HSP and Empath:
  
  Traits associated with being an HSP, including sensitivity to sound, light, and others' emotions. The importance of setting boundaries as an empath, learning to "observe, not absorb."
  
  
• Challenges in Childhood and the Role of Support:
  
  Reflecting on her childhood, Lillian talks about how she struggled to fit in and how she now helps children embrace their sensitivity. Both Serena and Lillian agree on the need for support systems in schools to help sensitive children feel validated and understood.
  
  
• Tools for Thriving as a Sensitive Person:
  
  Practical strategies for managing sensitivity in the workplace, such as preparing thoughts ahead of time and finding comfortable ways to engage with colleagues.
  
  
• Breaking the Cycle in Parenting:
  
  Serena and Lillian touch on the power of self-awareness in breaking generational cycles of trauma and building resilience in children, and the importance of giving children—and their parents—the knowledge to understand and embrace sensitivity.
  
  

Notable Quotes:

• "Observe, don’t absorb." – Lillian Powell
• "It’s important to look past labels and embrace our evolving identities." – Lillian Powell
  
  

Resources Mentioned:

• Generativity Coaching Website
• Dr. Elaine Aron’s books on HSP, including The Highly Sensitive Person

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• Follow Lillian Powell on Instagram and LinkedIn
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This episode is a compassionate call to notice the red flags our bodies raise, recognize our limitations, and honor our needs.Many women in perimenopause and menopause experience brain fog and memory loss, but this is seldom talked about openly. Drawing from my own recent experiences, and with support from Dr. Gabor Maté's book When the Body Says No, we explore the ways our bodies communicate distress, often through symptoms we might overlook—like memory lapses, mental fatigue, or even physical illness.

Key Topics:

• The impact of chronic stress on mental faculties and overall wellbeing.
• How small and significant stresses accumulate, often unnoticed, shaping who we become.
• Practical insights on tuning in to bodily signals and making space for rest and recalibration.
• Affirmations that remind us of our worth beyond productivity or societal expectations.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the fast pace of life, battling stress, or noticing changes in your mental clarity, this episode offers permission to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters. We close with a powerful affirmation to guide you on this journey: "I am valued, accepted, and loved as I am. It is safe to be me."

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In this heartfelt episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, my guest Cheryl Lardner (co-founder of Wishkeeper) and I dive into an essential yet often overlooked topic: preparing for life’s uncertainties.

Wishkeeper is an innovative web app designed to help people organize important life information, documents, and personal wishes to ensure their loved ones are cared for during challenging times.

Cheryl shares how the tool can ease family burdens, prevent conflicts, and provide peace of mind. Listen as they explore the emotional and practical aspects of organizing your legacy and preparing for life’s unpredictable events.

Key Topics Covered:

1. What is Wishkeeper?

2. The Importance of Organizing Your Legacy

3. Features That Make Wishkeeper Unique

4. Minimizing Family Conflicts Through Clarity

5. Cheryl’s Personal Journey and Business Lessons

Connect with Cheryl Lardner and Learn More About Wishkeeper

• Visit Wishkeeper’s official website: wishkeeper.com.au for more information, resources, and personal stories about how Wishkeeper is helping families.
  
  

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