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In this solo episode of the "I Come First" podcast, our host Amie Barsky, offers a refreshing perspective on prioritizing self-care, especially during challenging family gatherings. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and empowering stories aimed at transforming holiday tensions into opportunities for personal growth.

Within the discussion, Amie shares three powerful practices to help navigate family dynamics with grace and authenticity, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and fostering genuine connections. Through her own experiences and coaching insights, she encourages listeners to embrace their true selves and maintain inner peace amidst external pressures.

01:35 Navigating Family Dynamics

03:07 Powerful Practices for Family Gatherings

05:41 Clear Boundaries and Connection Pivot

07:43 Career Confidence Shield

10:15 Common Mistakes to Avoid

12:19 Appreciation Practice

13:20 Balancing Family and Self

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In this episode of the "I Come First" podcast, our host, Amie Barsky, joined by guest Elisha Tichelle, a nervous system alchemist and embodiment coach, explores the transformative power of prioritizing self-care and understanding the nervous system. The conversation covers the importance of integrating stress as a supportive tool rather than a burden.

Elisha shares insights on how neuroscience and personal growth intersect, emphasizing the need to move beyond traditional stress management. This episode is a call to action for women to reclaim their power, redefine success, and build a life aligned with their true desires.

04:14 Neuroscience and Personal Development

08:27 Beyond Fixing the Nervous System

13:50 Subconscious Beliefs and Personal Empowerment

20:30 Building Capacity for Desires

26:49 Rethinking Stress Management

32:06 Collective Evolution and Personal Responsibility

37:15 Daily Practices for Tuning into the Nervous System

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In this solo episode of the "I Come First" podcast, host Amie Barsky delves into the complex emotions that often surface during the holiday season. She candidly shares her personal experiences with grief and loneliness following the loss of her parents, offering listeners a compassionate space to explore their own feelings.

Amie introduces practical techniques like the Emotional Sanctuary Practice, BSM Practice, and the Here and Now Ritual to help process emotions and stay grounded. Through these methods, she encourages embracing emotions as temporary visitors, not permanent residents. This episode is a supportive guide for anyone navigating emotional challenges, emphasizing the importance of self-care and authentic living.

02:02 Grief During Holidays

03:34 Personal Loss and Reflection

06:07 Emotional Realization

07:09 Emotional Sanctuary Practice

08:41 BSM Practice

10:12 Here and Now Ritual

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In this episode of the "I Come First" podcast, our host, Amie Barsky, welcomes Kevin Benavides, a coach dedicated to helping men embrace their authenticity. Together, they explore the complexities of the "nice guy" syndrome and the transactional nature of niceness and its roots in childhood emotional wounds.

This episode offers insights into how these “nice guy” behaviors manifest in relationships, which often lead to disconnection and unfulfilled lives. This discussion is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand and improve their relationship dynamics while maintaining their own emotional well-being.

05:20 Understanding Nice Guy Syndrome

08:00 Learned Behavior and Emotional Wounding

11:44 Triggers for Change

15:21 Impact on Relationships

19:21 Misconceptions About Nice Guys

25:32 Navigating Change in Relationships

30:33 Inner Child Work

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In this solo episode of the "I Come First" podcast, our host, Amie Barsky, explores the transformative nature of relationships and personal growth. Amie offers tips on recognizing when a relationship has fulfilled its purpose and how to get the courage needed to move forward.

Amie shares her personal journey of navigating relationship stages and highlights the importance of self-care and breaking free from societal pressures. This is an inspiring conversation that challenges conventional narratives and empowers listeners to prioritize their growth and well-being.

02:03 Recognizing Relationship Endings

05:06 Celebrating Relationship Endings

8:09 Signs a Relationship Isn't Supporting Growth

10:42 Honoring Relationship Cycles

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In this solo episode of the "I Come First" podcast, host Amie Barsky delves into the importance of prioritizing personal well-being and setting boundaries. This episode focuses on recognizing and protecting oneself from emotional manipulation, a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of emotional intelligence.

She shares personal experiences, including her divorce and challenging friendships, to illustrate the impact of emotional manipulation and the necessity of self-care. Listeners are guided through practical strategies for setting boundaries, trusting intuition, and practicing self-care. She inspires listeners to put themselves first and create fulfilling relationships, starting with the one they have with themselves.

2:02 Emotional Manipulation

4:34 Personal Experiences

6:36 Family Dynamics

8:07 Protecting Your Energy

10:10 Self-Reflection

12:12 Transformative Lessons

14:14 Empowerment and Choice

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In this episode of the "I Come First" podcast, our host, Amie Barsky welcomes self-love coach Sherris Runcie to explore the transformative power of self-care and inner guidance. Sherris shares her journey from a conservative upbringing to embracing her intuitive gifts, catalyzed by a life-altering cancer diagnosis.

Together, they discuss the importance of nurturing the central nervous system, aligning with one's inner wisdom, and the role of ancestral teachings in modern self-love practices. Sherris offers practical advice for women seeking to reconnect with their authentic selves amidst societal pressures. Tune in for insights on balancing ancient wisdom with contemporary neuroscience to foster personal growth and empowerment.

03:52: Reconnecting with inner wisdom and authentic self

05:32: Self-care as a necessity, not a luxury

07:00: Ancestral teachings and their impact on modern life

12:32: Connection between trauma and disease

13:19: Combining ancestral teachings with modern neuroscience

16:08: Understanding generational trauma and ancestral teachings

23:18: Listening to the body's signals and making aligned decisions

24:39: Role of the central nervous system in intuition

28:08: Overcoming excuses and connecting with nature indoors

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In this solo episode of the "I Come First" podcast, host Amie Barsky tackles the pervasive issue of burnout, particularly among women, and its detrimental effects on various aspects of life.She emphasizes the need to redefine success, moving away from the hustle culture to a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, she explores how burnout impacts relationships, mental and physical health, and emotional well-being offering practical tools and advice to help listeners break free from societal pressures and embrace self-care. This episode serves as a supportive guide for those feeling overwhelmed, encouraging them to prioritize their well-being and rediscover joy.

05:05 The Impact of Burnout on Relationships

06:06 Burnout's Effect on Intimacy and Vulnerability

08:08 The Minefield of Mental Health

09:09 The Overwhelming Reality of Burnout

12:43 The Vicious Cycle of Burnout and Sleep

14:15 Emotional Toll of Burnout

16:16 The Myth of Adulting and Joy

17:17 The Crisis of Burnout and Impossible Standards

18:18 Redefining Success and Setting Boundaries

19:20 Visualization of Energy as a Fountain

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