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How to Cope with Grief During the Holidays | Magic Mindfulness Podcast with Rachel Hupp In this deeply personal episode of the Magic Mindfulness Podcast, host Rachel Hupp addresses the challenging topic of coping with grief during the holiday season.

Through her own experience of losing her mom on Christmas Eve, Rachel shares insights, resources, and heartfelt advice for those grappling with loss or supporting loved ones through grief.

The episode covers the emotional and physical toll of grief, the importance of honoring one's own needs, dealing with well-meaning but painful comments, and finding ways to carry grief while finding moments of peace.

This episode provides a compassionate space for listeners to explore their feelings and find solace in shared experiences. 00:00 Introduction: Navigating Grief During the Holidays 01:59 Acknowledging the Depth of Grief 04:22 Personal Story: A Christmas Eve Loss 06:24 Coping Mechanisms and Support Systems 09:44 The Physical Toll of Grief 19:19 Holiday Traditions and Grief 23:36 Resources and Final Thoughts Resources mentioned in this episode: Megan Devine: https://refugeingrief.com/ Christina Kunkle: https://youtu.be/VBFcdVTcSDk Yvonne Stoltzfus: https://youtu.be/chHQnGQi5Ow Kimberly Byers: https://youtu.be/MHZ_lLvbwBE For more resources and support, visit Rachel's website and explore her YouTube channel. Find additional resources at ⁠https://rachelhupp.com/ ⁠About Rachel Hupp: Rachel is a yoga coach specializing in helping women live wildly aligned lives. With over 25 years of mindfulness practice and study, she guides midlife women to reconnect with their authentic selves through yoga & mindful living, both on and off the mat. Her unique approach empowers women to cultivate self-trust and embrace their true potential in all aspects of life. Learn more at ⁠https://rachelhupp.com/⁠ Connect with Rachel on social media: Instagram: @iamrachelhupp Facebook: @iamrachelhupp Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe and take the first step towards your wildly aligned life today. ✨ For weekly yoga & mindfulness tips straight to your inbox, click here: ⁠https://rachelhupp.com/newsletter⁠ #grief #holidaygrief #griefjourney #griefsupport #mindfulness

Ep 38 How To Overcome Expectation Overload For Success Wildly Aligned Women returns in January - Join the waitlist: https://rachelhupp.com/Waitlist Ever feel guilty about missing a workout or ordering takeout? Join Rachel Hupp in this episode of the Magic Mindfulness Podcast as she explores the impact of expectation overload and its draining effects. You'll learn: - why expecting less might be the secret to success - insights about perfectionist thinking patterns - a practical technique that blends Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT) with yoga philosophy. Discover how to set realistic, 'human-sized' goals, avoid burnout, and maintain a more balanced life. Tune in for empowering advice on breaking the cycle of self-criticism and achieving sustainable success without the exhaustion. 00:00 Introduction: The Guilt of Missing a Workout 00:40 Understanding Expectation Overload 02:32 The Myth of Time Management 07:28 Perfectionist Thinking Patterns 10:42 The Minimum Baseline Technique 15:18 Embracing Human-Sized Expectations 19:45 Conclusion: Sustainable Success Learn more about The Zen Space: https://rachelhupp.com/zen For more resources and support, visit Rachel's website and explore her YouTube channel. Find additional resources at https://rachelhupp.com/ About Rachel Hupp: Rachel is a yoga coach specializing in helping women live wildly aligned lives. With over 25 years of mindfulness practice and study, she guides midlife women to reconnect with their authentic selves through yoga & mindful living, both on and off the mat. Her unique approach empowers women to cultivate self-trust and embrace their true potential in all aspects of life. Learn more at https://rachelhupp.com/ Connect with Rachel on social media: Instagram: @iamrachelhupp Facebook: @iamrachelhupp Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe and take the first step towards your wildly aligned life today. ✨ For weekly yoga & mindfulness tips straight to your inbox, click here: https://rachelhupp.com/newsletter #wildlyaligned #yogaphilosophy #mindfulnesscoaching #mindfulliving #shadowwork #alignedlife

In this episode of the Magic Mindfulness Podcast, host Rachel welcomes Cheryl Martin, an herbalist, yogini, and energy worker.

Cheryl shares her 30-year journey with yoga and meditation, detailing how these practices helped her overcome anxiety and chronic pain, leading to a fulfilling career.

They discuss the mind-body connection, the importance of self-awareness, and the subtle yet powerful impact of mindfulness.

Cheryl also talks about her businesses, including Blissful Yoga Studio, Blissful Farm and Apothecary, and Blissful Healing Arts, emphasizing the importance of ethical and sustainable practices.

The episode underscores the transformative power of yoga and mindfulness and the importance of believing in oneself and one's vision.

About Cheryl Martin:

Cheryl is the founder and owner of sister companies, Blissful Yoga Studio and Healing Center, Blissful Farm & Apothecary, and Blissful Healing Arts.

A deep passion for exploration, growth and healing began nearly 30 years ago for Cheryl while attending her first yoga/meditation class as a teen and has only continued to develop.

Learn more at:

Blissful Farm & Apothecary

Connect with Cheryl on social media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blissful_yoga_healingarts/

https://www.instagram.com/blissful_herbalist/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Blissfulapothecary

https://www.facebook.com/blissfulyogastudio

About Rachel Hupp:

Rachel is a yoga coach specializing in helping women live wildly aligned lives. With over 25 years of mindfulness practice and study, she guides midlife women to reconnect with their authentic selves through yoga & mindful living, both on and off the mat. Her unique approach empowers women to cultivate self-trust and embrace their true potential in all aspects of life.

Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠https://rachelhupp.com/⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Rachel on social media:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelhupp/⁠⁠⁠

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/iamrachelhupp⁠⁠⁠

Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe and take the first step towards your wildly aligned life today.

✨For weekly yoga & mindfulness tips straight to your inbox, click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://rachelhupp.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠

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Download your Sacred Shadow Work Journal: https://rachelhupp.com/36 What if the parts of yourself that you hide hold the key to your personal power? In this special Halloween episode of the Magic Mindfulness Podcast, Rachel Hupp explores the concept of shadow work and why acknowledging our hidden traits can lead to greater fulfillment and self-trust. - Learn what shadow work is - Dispel common misconceptions - Discover three gentle practices to start your own journey into understanding and integrating your shadow side Rachel shares personal anecdotes and practical examples to help listeners embrace all parts of themselves, both light and dark, as a path to wholeness and genuine transformation. Learn more about The Zen Space: https://rachelhupp.com/zen For more resources and support, visit Rachel's website and explore her YouTube channel. Find additional resources at https://rachelhupp.com/ About Rachel Hupp: Rachel is a yoga coach specializing in helping women live wildly aligned lives. With over 25 years of mindfulness practice and study, she guides midlife women to reconnect with their authentic selves through yoga & mindful living, both on and off the mat. Her unique approach empowers women to cultivate self-trust and embrace their true potential in all aspects of life. Learn more at https://rachelhupp.com/ Connect with Rachel on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelhupp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamrachelhupp Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe and take the first step towards your wildly aligned life today. ✨ For weekly yoga & mindfulness tips straight to your inbox, click here: https://rachelhupp.com/newsletter #wildlyaligned #yogaphilosophy #mindfulnesscoaching #mindfulliving #shadowwork #alignedlife

How many times have you told yourself "I'll slow down after this project" or "I'll take care of myself once things settle down"?

In this powerful episode, we're talking about how to put yourself back on your own to-do list - and no, this isn't just another conversation about bubble baths and face masks. You'll learn: - Why it's so hard to prioritize ourselves (even when we know we should) - The real cost of constantly pushing our needs to the bottom of the list - 3 practical steps to start making yourself a priority without adding more overwhelm - How to overcome the guilt of putting yourself first - Why self-care isn't selfish - it's essential Plus, I'm sharing my personal story of breaking free from chronic stress and overwhelm, and how prioritizing myself actually led to getting more done (not less). Learn more about The Zen Space: https://rachelhupp.com/zen

Find additional resources at ⁠⁠⁠https://rachelhupp.com/⁠⁠⁠

About Rachel Hupp:

Rachel is a yoga coach specializing in helping women live wildly aligned lives. With over 25 years of mindfulness practice and study, she guides midlife women to reconnect with their authentic selves through yoga & mindful living, both on and off the mat. Her unique approach empowers women to cultivate self-trust and embrace their true potential in all aspects of life. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rachelhupp.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Rachel on social media:

⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe and take the first step towards your wildly aligned life today.

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Welcome back to the Magic Mindfulness Podcast with your host, Rachel Hupp!

In today's powerful episode, "Trust Your Inner Compass," Rachel explores the transformative journey of reconnecting with and trusting your inner voice. Here's what she covers: - Understanding the feeling of disconnection from your true self and why it happens - Practical strategies for recognizing your inner wisdom amidst life's chaos - How to honor your intuition, even when it feels challenging - The transformative power of consistently trusting your inner voice Key takeaways include: - Recognizing body signals and recurring thoughts as signs of your inner wisdom - Creating space for stillness and setting healthy boundaries - Taking small, aligned actions to build trust in your inner guidance - Embracing imperfection and practicing self-compassion on your journey - The benefits of trusting your inner voice: increased self-confidence, authenticity, resilience, and fulfillment Rachel also introduces her upcoming Wildly Aligned Women program, starting in January. This transformative experience is designed to help you fully embrace your inner wisdom and mindfully design a life that feels wildly aligned from the inside out. Join the waitlist for exclusive early bird bonuses: https://rachelhupp.com/waitlist Tune in to discover how reconnecting with your inner voice can guide you towards your most authentic and fulfilling life. Learn to trust your inner wisdom, honor your true self, and navigate life's journey with confidence and clarity. Remember, you have everything you need within you. Your inner wisdom is your superpower - trust it, honor it, and watch as it guides you to a life beyond your wildest dreams!
Find additional resources at ⁠⁠https://rachelhupp.com/⁠⁠

About Rachel Hupp:

Rachel is a yoga coach specializing in helping women live wildly aligned lives. With over 25 years of mindfulness practice and study, she guides midlife women to reconnect with their authentic selves through yoga & mindful living, both on and off the mat. Her unique approach empowers women to cultivate self-trust and embrace their true potential in all aspects of life.

Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rachelhupp.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Rachel on social media:

⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe and take the first step towards your wildly aligned life today.

✨For weekly yoga & mindfulness tips straight to your inbox, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rachelhupp.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Download your free Rock and River Reflection worksheet to apply these concepts to your life:⁠⁠ https://rachelhupp.myflodesk.com/episode33

Welcome back to the Magic Mindfulness Podcast with your host, Rachel Hupp!

In today's episode, Rachel explores the powerful concept of embracing change and going with the flow, especially during midlife transitions.

Here's what she'll cover:

- Understanding the law of impermanence and its relevance to navigating life changes

- Exploring yogic concepts of aparigraha (non-attachment) and santosha (contentment)

- How to apply the "river mindset" to life's challenges and transitions

- A guided breath practice to embody both stability and flexibility

- Rachel shares a personal story of adapting to change after an injury

- Practical tips for flowing with change rather than resisting it

Tune in to discover how embracing change can transform your approach to life's transitions and help you create a more fulfilling, aligned future.

Learn to balance steadfastness with adaptability, trust your inner wisdom, and navigate life's twists and turns with grace. This episode offers both philosophical insights and practical tools to help you go with the flow.

Don't forget to download your free Rock and River Reflection worksheet to visually map out areas where you're resisting change and where you're flowing with it. This simple yet powerful tool will help you apply the episode's concepts to your own life experiences. ⁠⁠https://rachelhupp.myflodesk.com/episode33

For more resources and support, visit Rachel's website and explore her YouTube channel. Find additional resources at ⁠https://rachelhupp.com/⁠

About Rachel Hupp:

Rachel is a yoga coach specializing in helping women live wildly aligned lives. With over 25 years of mindfulness practice and study, she guides midlife women to reconnect with their authentic selves through yoga & mindful living, both on and off the mat. Her unique approach empowers women to cultivate self-trust and embrace their true potential in all aspects of life.

Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rachelhupp.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Rachel on social media:

⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe and take the first step towards your wildly aligned life today.

✨For weekly yoga & mindfulness tips straight to your inbox, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rachelhupp.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

#wildlyaligned #yogaphilosophy #mindfulnesscoaching #mindfulliving #gowiththeflow #balance

Design Your Dream Life - Set Your Quarterly Intentions with Me Download your free guide to walk through this practice: https://rachelhupp.myflodesk.com/episode32

Welcome back to the Magic Mindfulness Podcast with your host, Rachel Hupp! In today's episode, Rachel dives deep into the power of setting quarterly intentions to help you design the wildly aligned life of your dreams. - How to use the powerful Life Balance Wheel tool to assess and improve different areas of your life

- A step-by-step guide to setting meaningful intentions for the quarter ahead

- The importance of reflection and celebrating your wins from the past quarter

- Practical tips for creating milestones and actionable steps to achieve your intentions

- How to craft a powerful intention statement that aligns with your authentic self

- Rachel shares personal insights on expanding comfort zones and overcoming fears

Tune in to discover how intentional living can transform your daily life and help you create the wildly aligned future you desire. Learn to embrace change, trust your inner wisdom, and step confidently into your next chapter. This episode offers practical tools and inspiration to design a life that truly resonates with your deepest passions and values. For more resources and support, visit Rachel's website and explore her YouTube channel. Find additional resources at https://rachelhupp.com/

About Rachel Hupp:

Rachel is a yoga coach specializing in helping women live wildly aligned lives. With over 25 years of mindfulness practice and study, she guides midlife women to reconnect with their authentic selves through yoga & mindful living, both on and off the mat. Her unique approach empowers women to cultivate self-trust and embrace their true potential in all aspects of life.

Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rachelhupp.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Rachel on social media:

⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Facebook⁠

Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe and take the first step towards your wildly aligned life today.

✨For weekly yoga & mindfulness tips straight to your inbox, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rachelhupp.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠

#wildlyaligned #yogaphilosophy #mindfulnesscoaching #balancedliving #alignedlife #yogacoach