Part of being a truly radiant person is to learn how to shine bright, yet without that pesky ego getting in the way. Many times you hear about people who “suck all the oxygen out of the room” or others who feel destined to be a wallflower forever. And in both scenarios, I find it fascinating that these are fear-based perceptions… Comparing yourself to others is the quickest way to dim your own light inside. So how do we avoid this fear loop and instead show up to life as our full, vibrant selves?
My all-star special guest today is Sarah Hagstrom and she’s simplifying how to shine bright and reclaim your radiance. Her personal story battling with chronic pain, digestive issues, overworking and people pleasing is one that I’m sure many of us have grappled with at some point in our own lives.
The good news is… it doesn’t have to be your “forever story.” Sarah shows us a better way to do less and focus on the things in life that truly light you up… and as she puts it, she teaches us to remember the simple phrase of “let’s try easier” to help you lighten the load when things feel heavy, stressful or overwhelming. It seems that the secret to radiance is here, too.
Here’s how.
My all-star special guest today is Sarah Hagstrom and she’s simplifying how to shine bright.
We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:
- Some insight into her childhood and how that affected her health as an adult - what she did to reverse the chronic pain and tackle the digestion issues once and for all
- What she means when she says “prune for progress” to reclaim your radiance and to truly live your purpose
- When we realize nothing is “good or bad” or “right or wrong” in life, how that simple, yet profound truth helps us shine brighter
- How to put an end to “people-pleasing” tendencies and focus more on doing the things that truly light you up first
- …and ultimately, she shares simple, practical tips that have helped her live with more grace, ease and flow both personally and professionally.
I am a firm believer that when we each do the inner work like this, tackling the deep-rooted identity anchors that we dropped down when we were a child that helped us understand who we are, how we show up and what roles we do (and don’t) play in the world… healing begins. Because as you uncover these subconscious beliefs and anchors, you begin to acknowledge them… work through them… and ultimately, decide if they are still serving you or not.
Do they expand your radiance as a human or hinder it, in this season of your life?
And then, you get to decide… what am I going to do next to change my life, to shine brighter today and to evolve?
As always, ping me over on Instagram @thesimplifiers - and tell me your thoughts:
- What new ideas did this conversation spark for you?
Share this episode with a loved one and discuss it together. Sometimes the best solutions are the ones found by simply asking your inner circle to join you in this journey.
You can do it, I believe in you… it’s time to simplify!
Q: Are you ready to shine bright? If yes, this one is for you.
It’s time to #DoTheThing
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<What’s catching my eye this week>
- How to be the most confident person in the room - Will Fulton - Medium
- 50 powerful questions to help you reflect - The Institute of You
My challenge for you this week:
How are you going to take what you’ve learned in today’s episode and to once again shine bright? What’s one thing you’ll do differently? Share it with me, privately or publicly. Snap a photo of you doing the thing, and tag @thesimplifiers on Instagram for added accountability and support!
Links, books and apps mentioned:
Book: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma - Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
Book: There I Am: The Journey from Hopelessness to Healing - A Memoir - Ruthie Lindsey
Resource: 20-minute journaling exercise for clarity - JournalSpeak - Nicole Sachs, LCSW
Resource: sober dance events for those who want to express themselves in a playful and artistic way with other people who value conscious connection, free-form movement and excellent music - Ecstatic Dance Dallas
Freebie: High Vibe Toolkit to help get back into your body and find balance - Sarah Hagstrom
TV: largest online resource of consciousness-expanding videos - Gaia
Podcast: Helping you get over your fears and limiting beliefs around what’s possible for you and your life - Why Can’t I Podcast
Podcast: How to snap out of a funk (guided visualization) - The Simplifiers Podcast
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About Sarah Hagstrom
Sarah Hagstrom - She is determined to make the world a healthier and happier place. She is devoted to growing health coaching businesses with healthy bottom lines, by establishing strong foundations from the start.
She empowers health coaches to embrace their passion, do the work, show up for themselves and their clients, and own their success.
Where Sarah hangs out online:
Website: thecoachandgrow.co
Facebook Group: @coachandgrow
Instagram: @sarah_hagstrom
Sarah’s vote for the perfect guest on The Simplifiers Podcast:
Meghan Jones - She is an IIN certified holistic health coach and AFAA certified personal trainer. Prior to her career in health and wellness, she has played professionally in a full-time orchestra for over 25 years.
As a health coach, Meghan looks at the relationship between her clients’ lifestyle choices & food choices, and how they both affect their health … and helps them start to change their lives by finding a complete, fully balanced, healthy, more plant-based approach that increases their focus, vitality, and longevity by eating in delicious, creative, joyful ways! She helps people clean up their eating & clean up their life, lower stress, and align with their worth & purpose by exploring attainable little action steps that will lead them to achieving their weight, exercise, & overall health goals.
