Episodes

  • EP 27 Some of my fav books (pt 1)

    EP 27 Some of my fav books (pt 1)
    Nov 1 2024
    I'm gonna give you all a list of some of my favorite books. Some are fiction and non-fiction, and some I've had for decades. Why do they continue to hold a special place in my heart? Maybe they'll inspire you too :) _ If you're called by the title of this episode, please feel free to check it out. This description is a highlight of some themes covered in this episode, it is not all-inclusive of all the information that will be shared. _ Be a guest on the show! https://calendar.app.google/ccnuE1LHPnyppP4f9 To work with me go to my website: https://miriamraquelsands.com/ Join the sunflower garden newsletter: https://miriam-raquel-sands-llc.ck.page/29ceda56cc Or follow me on socials: Instagram: @miriamraquelsands Facebook: @miriamraquelsands LinkedIn: @miriamraquelsands music intro credit: By Design by Kid Cudi
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    34 mins
  • EP 26 Generalist vs Specialist

    EP 26 Generalist vs Specialist
    Oct 25 2024
    In this episode, we dive into the age-old debate of being a generalist versus a specialist, particularly in the context of career fulfillment and life satisfaction. We explore the societal pressures that push us toward specialization and the potential drawbacks of such a narrow focus. Drawing on personal experiences, the episode emphasizes the benefits of a generalist approach, allowing for greater adaptability, variety, and long-term fulfillment. • Societal Pressures: From a young age, we're often encouraged to specialize in a particular field, but this might not always lead to fulfillment. • The Generalist Advantage: Being a generalist can provide more opportunities, flexibility, and adaptability in both career and personal life. • Real-Life Application: The host shares personal career experiences, illustrating how being a generalist has allowed for diverse opportunities, including high earnings and personal growth. • Holistic Lifestyle: A generalist approach supports not just career development but also personal growth, health, and overall life satisfaction. • Decision-Making: It's important to start with a broad approach and then decide whether to specialize later based on personal preferences and life goals. If you're someone who feels boxed into a specific career path or is struggling with the idea of specialization, this episode is for you. Whether you're in the early stages of your career or considering a mid-life career change, the insights shared here will help you make more informed and fulfilling decisions. Don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments, and let us know how you're navigating the generalist vs. specialist dilemma in your own life! To work with me go to my website:https://miriamraquelsands.com/ ______________________________ Join the Garden newsletter: https://substack.com/@miriamraquelsands?r=1xq2gv&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page ______________________________ Follow me on socials: https://www.instagram.com/miriamraquelsands/?next=%2F @miriamraquelsands https://www.facebook.com/miriamraquelsands @miriamraquelsands https://www.linkedin.com/in/mraquelsands/ @miriamraquelsandshttps://www.pinterest.com/miriamraquelsandsllc https://www.youtube.com/@miriamraquelsands @miriamraquelsands
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    20 mins
  • EP 25 Follow the unknown path with Larisa

    EP 25 Follow the unknown path with Larisa
    Oct 11 2024

    If you're called by the title of this episode, please feel free to check it out. This description is a highlight of some themes covered in this episode. It is not all-inclusive of all the information that will be shared.

    ________________ Would you have walked your path if you knew about before you walked it? Do you follow the feeling of something greater (and maybe not understand the feeling)? We talk about the "meandering path" with Larisa Noonan.

    Larisa Noonan grew up afraid of burning in Hell. Now she spends her days supporting witchy healers, many of whom grew up as she did, in fundamentalist Christian homes. As an Existential Kink shadow work coach, ancestral healer, and ritualist, Larisa is passionate about using her skills in service of helping witchy healers create Spirit-Guided businesses. Larisa’s ancestors were from France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands via Ukraine. She lives with her husband and son on the ancestral homelands of the Q’lispe (Kalispel) tribe in Sandpoint, ID. She no longer fears burning in Hell.


    Check her out on her website: larisanoonan.com

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    37 mins
  • Re-introduction and Welcome!

    Re-introduction and Welcome!
    Oct 3 2024

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    40 mins
  • EP 24 The Language of Unpredictability

    EP 24 The Language of Unpredictability
    Sep 20 2024

    In this episode of the Calm Balm Podcast, host Raquel Sands introduces Vicky Kelty, an American English teacher living in Spain - exploring new career paths, the value of positive influences, and staying open to life's unpredictable paths.


    To work with Vickie: https://www.vickiekelty.com/lets-talk/ Find out more about her on:

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vickiekelty
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vickiekelty

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    46 mins
  • EP 23 Work-life balance myth

    EP 23 Work-life balance myth
    Sep 13 2024
    Is there such a thing as a work-life balance? There's no way to keep all the personal and professional disks juggling at the same time - always. Is there? _ If you're called by the title of this episode, please feel free to check it out. This description is a highlight of some themes covered in this episode, it is not all-inclusive of all the information that will be shared. _ Be a guest on the show!https://calendar.app.google/ccnuE1LHPnyppP4f9 To work with me go to my website:https://miriamraquelsands.com/ Or follow me on socials: https://www.instagram.com/miriamraquelsands/?next=%2F @miriamraquelsands https://www.facebook.com/miriamraquelsands @miriamraquelsands https://www.linkedin.com/in/mraquelsands/ @miriamraquelsandshttps://www.pinterest.com/miriamraquelsandsllc https://medium.com/me/stories/public blog music intro credit: By Design by Kid Cudi
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    20 mins
  • EP 22 Being a professional job hopper

    EP 22 Being a professional job hopper
    Aug 30 2024
    In this deeply personal and empowering episode, I share my journey of embracing a non-traditional career path as a self-proclaimed "professional job hopper." Through my story, I explore the identity crisis many face when trying to fit societal expectations, especially in a culture that values stability and conformity. This episode is a must-listen for those who feel trapped by the pressure to "settle down" in a career, a relationship, or life choices dictated by others. • Embracing Your True Self: The host discusses the struggle of denying a big part of themselves to conform to societal norms, and how embracing job-hopping led to greater self-awareness and fulfillment. • Challenging Societal Norms: Society often pushes us to stay in one job or follow a set path, but this may not align with who we are. The episode encourages listeners to question these norms and find their unique path. • Generational Pressures: The host reflects on the added pressure of being a first-generation American, balancing family expectations with personal desires, and how these influences shape career decisions. • Taking Risks for Fulfillment: Listeners are encouraged to take risks—whether it's changing jobs, pursuing further education, or following their intuition—to create a life that is true to themselves. • Redefining Success: The episode challenges the traditional definition of success and encourages listeners to define what success means for them, even if it involves unconventional choices like job-hopping. This episode is for those who feel out of place in the traditional career mold. If you’ve ever felt guilty or confused about changing jobs frequently, or if you’re struggling with the pressure to conform to societal or familial expectations, this episode will resonate deeply. It’s an invitation to honor your intuition, take risks, and carve out a path that truly reflects who you are. To work with me go to my website:https://miriamraquelsands.com/ ______________________________ Join the Garden newsletter: https://substack.com/@miriamraquelsands?r=1xq2gv&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page ______________________________ Follow me on socials: https://www.instagram.com/miriamraquelsands/?next=%2F @miriamraquelsands https://www.facebook.com/miriamraquelsands @miriamraquelsands https://www.linkedin.com/in/mraquelsands/ @miriamraquelsandshttps://www.pinterest.com/miriamraquelsandsllc https://www.youtube.com/@miriamraquelsands @miriamraquelsands
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    20 mins
  • EP 21 Breaking Free with Tiana Dodson

    EP 21 Breaking Free with Tiana Dodson
    Aug 16 2024

    In this episode, I talk with Tiana, a body liberation facilitator, about how to embody, embrace, and empathize with ourselves so we can stop living according to other people's expectations.

    Bio: With a decade as a body liberation facilitator and a lifetime of lived experience as a fat, biracial, queer, neurodivergent person, Tiana Dodson is well-versed in what it is to exist in a multiply-marginalized body.
    Tiana's Podcast: The Live Your Best Fat Life Podcast
    https://tianadodson.com/podcast or wherever folks listen to their podcasts

    That Veg Episode: Me & Vegetables, Relationship Status: It's Complicated

    https://tianadodson.com/me-and-vegetables/

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    50 mins