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Putting My Oxygen Mask on First – Life is in the Ordinary

By Amy Landolt | Published April 28, 2019

“I get so busy sometimes chasing the extraordinary moments that I don’t pay attention to the ordinary moments – the moments that if taken away I would miss more than anything.” Brené Brown in her Netflix special “The Call to Courage”.

When I was watching Brené Brown’s Netflix special this weekend, this statement stopped me in my tracks and I had to listen to it a few more times. I’ve had some beautiful extraordinary moments recently – and they get addicting. This was a wake up call to remember to be present with the beautiful ordinary moments as well – because that is what makes up our lives and what we miss the most when it changes.

Nate and Zoe turn 18 on Wednesday and will be moving forward with their lives (away from home) this fall. Since I know some of the ordinary moments will be ending for me, I can focus on being present and fully experiencing them as they happen. The moments like walking to CVS to feed Zoe’s chocolate fix, listening to Nate and Zoe argue about something that they are actually in agreement on but just aren’t listening closely enough to catch it, driving them to Howard Auto to pick up the Buick after yet another repair, Nate excitedly sharing what he learned from a podcast, another rainy softball game.

It reminds me of the question Muneeb Ali asks himself “When I’m old, how much would I be willing to pay to travel back in time and relive the moment that I’m experiencing right now?” That question always reminds me of the value of the little things.

 

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Farah Baig

By Amy Landolt | Published April 11, 2019

Farah Hussain Baig, LCSW

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Farah Hussain Baig, LCSW is the Founder & CEO of InnerVoice Psychotherapy & Consultation, a group private practice with locations in downtown Chicago and Skokie, Illinois.  She has 20 years of experience in the field of mental health.  Her clinical experience ranges from community mental health to employee assistance and has been in private practice since 2007.  Farah is frequently asked to speak on mental health related topics and has been interviewed as a clinical expert for various publications and television programs.

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Jodie Baudek

By Amy Landolt | Published April 12, 2019

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Jodie Baudek is the founder and owner of Essence of Life Integrative Wellness Studios, an entrepreneur, busiess woman, author, speaker, coach and more! She is known for her niche of yoga, pilates, meditation, and breathwork, but there isn’t anything she hasn’t taught because of her love of physical fitness. She certifies in yoga, meditation, pilates, and barre. More recently you can find her coaching, speaking on forums, and creating online courses. Check out her daily nuggets on Instagram. She is an international best selling author, YouTube host, Podcast host, and blogger. continue reading »

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Michelle Bobier

By Amy Landolt | Published April 30, 2019

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Michelle Bobier has been studying Tai Chi and Chi Gong for 24 years with Master Hongchao Zhang, one of the leading Chinese martial arts masters in America; Master Zhang awarded her a Sixth Duan in Chi Gong in 2015.  Additionally, she is a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist who completed the 700-hour BCST training at 3rd Coast Craniosacral of Evanston.  Additionally, she studied lymphatic work at the School of Inner health in Manitou Springs, Colorado.  The three modalities come together in her wellness practice, reSource Wellness, in Wilmette.  Her mission is to create a space where people can feel a sense of safety, peace, comfort and support; tap into their resources for healing; and achieve deep rest that can lead to profound change. continue reading »

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Tony Breitbach

By Amy Landolt | Published March 31, 2019

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Dr. Tony Breitbach is the founder of Wellness Revolution. It is his mission to be able to help as many people as he can get out of pain quickly and reach their full health potential through chiropractic care. He wants to help people without the use of drugs and surgery, the two usual options within the medical profession. He offers conservative solutions for neuromusculoskeletal conditions with chiropractic care. He is certified in Full body Active Release Techniques®, The McKenzie Method®, and dry needling. continue reading »

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Putting My Oxygen Mask on First – Snow in April, Suffering is Optional

By Amy Landolt | Published April 14, 2019
After some gorgeous sunny days with birds and butterflies, I had settled into spring. I struggled with the wind and hail on Wednesday and now SNOW accumulation today. This weather is a teacher – and since global warming is real and I live in Chicago – it is time for me to pull up a chair and learn my lesson. I continue to struggle with causing myself suffering by resisting what is – when my resistance is futile.

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Lela Beem

By Amy Landolt | Published March 31, 2019

Lela Beem, E-RYT 500, RPYT, C-IAYT

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Lela Beem is a yoga therapist and the co-founder of Grateful Yoga of Evanston. Lela is also the co-founder of Amala School of Yoga, which specializes in training yoga teachers how to teach prenatal and postnatal yoga yearly in Chicago. She is a graduate of UMASS Amherst, a certified Kripalu yoga instructor and a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy practitioner. Lela is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) through the International Association of Yoga Therapy.

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Ray Charles

By Amy Landolt | Published March 31, 2019

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Dr. Ray Charles is a best-selling author and speaker, and travels the globe training leaders, and future leaders, on Righteous Leadership.

Since 1993, at a time when the word “coach” was, generally, only associated with sports or executive coaching, Dr Ray has been a faithful pioneer in the field of spiritual coaching –  coaching leaders including: business, civic, government, clergy and, sports and entertainment leaders to lead from a position of righteousness. continue reading »

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Dina Collins

By Amy Landolt | Published March 31, 2019

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Dina Collins is the founder of Soul Walks by Dina and an energetic Soulful Nature Photographer who inspires herself and others with  the help of her lens to explore nature. continue reading »

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Rachel Coppola

By Amy Landolt | Published April 16, 2019

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Rachel Coppola is a yoga and meditation instructor with over two decades of experience. She first came to the practice while living in New York City and dancing on Broadway. Meditation provided (and continues to provide) the calm center within the busyness. Rachel’s guiding principle is the belief that “yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self” and it is through bearing gentle witness to all the realities of our being—the joys and the sorrows—that inner peace can be realized.

Rachel’s meditation classes draw from a wide range of philosophies, traditions, and teachings and she supports her students in building a practice that works for them. In Rachel’s yoga classes, she teaches people to understand their bodies better, to find what currently exists for them physically and mentally. Whether it’s the need to unwind from excess stress, build more strength and flexibility, heal from injury, change a habit, build energy or just have FUN. Self care is all one needs to find balance, good health and abundant happiness. 

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