When you go shopping do you get that dopamine rush? Do feel excited and very happy? Join me this week as we discuss the difference between shopping as a Therapy vs a Compulsion. There is a thin line between the two. Do you know which category you fall into? Let's Listen, Talk and Evolve together with me the Fiery Redhead. #Compulsion #ShoppingThera…

Resistance often shapes our journeys in unexpected ways. This Podcast Episode dives deep into understanding this powerful force and how it can be transformed into a catalyst for personal growth. If this past election season has impacted your mental health or relationships or maybe you have "Election Depression" then let's LISTEN,TALK and EVOLVE tog…

The United States of America is going through some major life changes. I am not hear as a Podcaster or Therapist today, I am here as a mother of two daughters. This weeks elections in the US will have a major impact on many of us in society. Listen, Talk and Evolve with me as we discuss how we can cope and fight to maintain our Mental Health. #Elec…

The next 72 hours are going to be rough in the United States. I share some tips with you on how to handle the US Election in a way that is productive and healthy for you. Let's Listen, Talk and Evolve Together. #USElection #Election2024 #Vote #CopingMechanisms #Communication #DecreaseAnxiety #SelfControl #BeKind #BeRespectful #AcceptTheResults…

Do you put a facade on or a mask when you are in Social, Professional, Family or Friend situations? Many of us Camouflage our true emotions or our feelings get misinterpreted because we have "Resting B!tch Face." This week let's Listen,Talk and Evolve together, on ways to get our true feelings out in the most appropriate way possible. Yes, it can b…

The death of One Direction star Liam Payne has put a spotlight once again on Mental Health. Join me this week as we discuss the impact the stars death has on many and how to support yourself or loved ones when dealing with mental health issues or a diagnosis. #OneDirection #LiamPayne #MentalHealth #DualDiagnosis #MentalHealthDiagnosis #CopingSkills…

I feel that it is vital for all of us to explore our Wanderlust. No matter how small or how grand that might be. Experiencing the Wander and the Lust in our lives is what sprinkles our lives with joy and excitement. Wanderlust might even change you for good. Join me this week as I Podcast from South Africa.I will share my Wander and Lust as I take …

The colors of the rainbow represent diversity, love, acceptance and being authentic to yourself. I hope that today and every day you wave your rainbow flag. It is important as family or friends of the LBGTQAI+ community that we accept, understand, learn and support them. This Podcast discusses Coming Out and how you can save someone's life by suppo…

September is Suicide Prevention Month. This Episode I discuss the way music can pull someone out of a dark place. Artists like Shawn Mendes, Cold Play, Paramore, 21 Pilots and The Frey all have lyrics to songs that reference being Helpless and Hopeless. This can give you a connection to not feeling alone and a way to reach out for help. As Shawn Me…

You can be Spiritual but Unaffiliated. This week we have a conversation about ways that you can feel elevated through your Spiritual Nature. This is a non-religious episode. There is no talk of religion, just me helping to guide you, to increase your Spirited Side through various life experiences and places. Join me and let's Listen, Talk and Evolv…

Politics can destroy relationships, your physical and mental health. We can have control over the negative effects of Politics in our lives without compromising our beliefs. Politics impact us around the world and we must learn how to survive in a healthy way during these tense times. Take a listen to my own personal experiences and how I provide y…

Societies and Countries have different perspectives of what Nurturing Oneself entails. We have an innate need to Nurture ourselves through food as a form of survival. Take a Journey with me as I talk about my observations abroad and how cultures look at Nurturing Oneself. Do You Nurture Yourself?? By the time you finish this Podcast you will be on …

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Musical Lyrics are like Poetry and have the power to change our lives. This week I use Jelly Roll's song "I'm Not OK" to discuss. Number One "I love it" and number two, it is a great song to use to show you the power of lyrics. Singer/Songwriters have a responsibility to their audience when performing. The music they present can hit you at the dept…

Some Explicit language and discussions. I am obsessed with the new Season of Bridgerton and the brilliant message of body positivity and sexuality that it instills in it's viewer. Take a deep dive with me into body image and how we all can feel more empowered in our own bodies and sexuality. We will take the power away from society and Body Shammer…

So Excited to announce my first Podcast Interview with Gretchen AKA G-Rex from the Popular Podcast: Sh!t that Goes on in Our Heads. G-Rex and I discuss Pride Month and our youth of today. We both acknowledge that more needs to be done for our youth when it comes to Sexual Orientation, Pronouns etc and how hard it is to be a kid today. G-Rex also sh…

We all have an internal Bully inside of us. This week I will help you to identify that Bully, and give it a good left hook. Join me as we enter the arena for a Knock Out. Listen and Evolve with me the Fiery Redhead. #fFieryRedhead #Bullies #WideOpenSpaces #Empowermentبقلم WideOpenSpaces with Ilise

"Courage is the compass that guides us through the forest of the unknown, towards the destination of your true selves." This week I am going to introduce you to Activation Therapy. You are going to have the desire for change and the need to make positive enhancements to your life. Join me on this weeks Journey in becoming a bad ass. #WideOpenSpaces…

Welcome to the Premiere of Season 5 . Thank you for joining me the Fiery Redhead and going on this Journey of Loving Yourself together. This season has a New Look, New Sound and New Insights, as a community we will Evolve and grow together. Pop in your earbuds and Let's begin my Dear Listeners. #newseason #NewPodcastAlert #LoveYourself #RedHeadsdoi…

When was the last time that you did something just for you? I bet it might be a hard question to answer. I am going to encourage you to tap into some memories of a time when you were incorporating many leisure activities and coping mechanisms into your daily life. I hope I have peaked your interest and you will take a listen because it is time to T…

I don't know about you, but I have been feeling uneasy and anxious with all of the protesting and wars in the world. I am aware of how these stressors can impact us Mentally and Physically. Let't take a Listen and Evolve Together on how we can cope and create a healthy environment in our own personal worlds. Let's harness the healthy and positive a…

Do you have Nature Deficit Disorder? Let's sit down and talk about how Nature can be a form of Therapy. Isn't it about time that you allow Mother Nature to take care of you? Let's go out and Explore all of the Wide Open Spaces in Your World together. Listen and Evolve with me, The Fiery Redhead.بقلم WideOpenSpaces with Ilise

Feeling the sun on your face can boost your mood and help regulate your sleep-wake cycle. Embrace the sunshine for a natural wellness boost! Join me as I discuss the importance of the sun on your body and your mind. Let's soak up the sun responsibly together. Listen and Evolve with me. #sunshine #soakupthesun #wellnesstips #universityofflorida #new…

Life can be tough and we can be very unkind to our minds in the process. I want to ask you the question "Are You Kind to Your Mind?" Today we discuss unconventional ways to help you get unstuck and to nurture yourself. I want you to become a "Self-Care Badass!" #selfcare #badass #mentalhealth #stuckinyourhead…

Exploring the Wide Open Spaces in your world, includes traveling. Not traveling to avoid life but to enjoy life. My Podcast discusses how we can fill our lives with positive coping mechanisms. For the next 7 months, I will be sharing my travels with you and how it has impacted my Wide Open Spaces. I hope that I give you some helpful information on …

Decorating ones body with Ink dates back to 3300 BCE. Body Art tells a story about someone's life but it can also be used as a form of Mental Health Therapy. Tattoo Therapy is a great source of empowerment and a healthy way of coping. Join me today as I take you on a Journey of self-discovery and empowerment in your own life. #Bodyink #tattootherap…

One Happy Island is the slogan for the Island of Aruba. This got me thinking about how we create Happiness in our own worlds. Do We Smile everyday, I mean a true smile? Let's go on a journey together to identify ways in which you can incorporate smiling into your daily lives. Don't worry, be Happy now.…

International Women's Month is a time to focus on Female Empowerment. Join me this week as I share some of my personal Empowering Moments and how you can Empower Yourself. Let's elevate ourselves and the women in our lives by celebrating all of their accomplishments. I am women hear me roar.بقلم WideOpenSpaces with Ilise

Happy International Women's Month! Scars can be Physical or Emotional and they tell a story in our lives. These scars may be holding you back in your life or represent unresolved issues that you carry with you everyday. Let's explore your Scars and discuss how they can Empower you to tell your story. Scars Tell a Story!…

We know a product by how it is presented to us by it's branding. What if you were to Refresh Yourself by looking at how you represent your persona to the world? How would you go about the process of changing the trajectory of your life? Take a listen to this weeks podcast, as I give you the tools to Rebrand Yourself into the new Evolving You.…

Listen and Evolve with me. Self-expression is not always easy for everyone. Let's talk about how you express your feelings.بقلم WideOpenSpaces with Ilise

Today I want to spark the author in you. I will give you the confidence that might just start you on a journey of discovery. Listen and Evolve with Me, The Fiery Redhead Iliseبقلم WideOpenSpaces with Ilise

I believe everyone's life can be designated into different Chapters of their lives. This is why I believe Everyone has a Book in Them. It may not be on your bucket list to publish a book but it may be important to get your story out, even if it is for your eyes only. Maybe, you have a great Romcom story from your dating years, that might make a bes…

Most of us have experienced a Toxic Relationship. They are like Vampires that suck all of the life out of us. This week I will assist you in identifying the Vampires in your life and healthy coping mechanisms to deal with them This is not a TWILIGHT STORY!بقلم WideOpenSpaces with Ilise

We have all experienced Toxic people in our lives: family, friends, coworkers, significant others, parents, children and spouses. They are like a Vampire and they will suck all of the life out of you. Join me this week as I help you to identify the Vampires in your life and how to deal with their toxicity. The is not a Twilight Story!…

We all see ourselves in the mirror in different ways and not always positively. Body Image is a battle in which millions struggle with each day. Social Media has played a huge part in how individuals see themselves and how they compare how they look to others. It's time to change the Algorithm on your Social Media feed and counter program it with c…

I find it imperative to always be looking for new coping mechanisms that are in our own personal worlds. Numerology, the study of numbers is one way to do this. You might be asking yourself, how is this relevant to how I cope with the ups and downs of life? Pop in your ear buds and let's go on a journey together on how Mirror Numbers that surround …

Our lives can be very monotonous into today's world. There are Triggers and there are Glimmers. Pop in your earbuds and let's talk about how you can cope with life's challenges and evolve with the Glimmer Effect.بقلم WideOpenSpaces with Ilise

The Evolution of you can be very complicated and trying at times. We all have internal biases within side ourselves. Let's discuss how you can evolve and become less critical in how you see others and their life choices. Let's Evolve Together.بقلم WideOpenSpaces with Ilise

There are moments in our lives where we feel defeated. Like a balloon that you pop with a needle and the air is released. All of the air is sucked out of you, just like the balloon, when you are defeated. This weeks conversation is to investigate why you feel defeated and how you can recharge yourself and your needs.…

Welcome to this new Series, under Wide Open Spaces with Ilise. This Series will be lighthearted, fun and will let you know how powerful you actually are. Listen and Evolve with me and I will help you find your SuperPowers. I do not own the sounds from the sound button in this podcast. You are a Badass by Jen Sincero a Talking Button with Five Nugge…

I believe that you can compare the newness and freshness of a baby to a Rebirth in your own lives. Let's have a discussion this week my friends, about how you are valuable Let's gain some insight into how we really see ourselves and how we can begin the evolution of a Rebirth.بقلم WideOpenSpaces with Ilise

As another year comes to a close, with it brings a lot of pressure. New Years Resolutions can be a source of stress, disappointment in ones self and social norm expectations. Let's start this New Year together. When you are asked was is your New Years Resolution, you will respond with "Just Being Me" Join me as we close this year together, being yo…

Grieving is never easy and is amplified during the Holidays. This week we discuss Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Reframing our Thought Process to cope with grief. We must all create a healthy balance in our lives even during the grieving process. This Episode is Dedicated to My Father-in-law. We will miss you Dad.…

Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to manipulate your brain to give you a natural high. It has been scientifically proven that the art of giving to others creates a hormone and chemical release that gives you a "Happy High". Let's discuss ways of giving that will elevate your emotions and enhance your mood. The art of Giving.…

Energy is all around us. How can we capture this energy to utilize as a means of lifting our mood, energy levels and health? This weeks Podcast will take you on an individual journey to help you identify your own personal energy spot in your world. In the process you will take a journey with me to a Vortex in Sedona, Arizona. Let's gain some positi…

Holiday time can be so overwhelming and chaotic. I want to set you up for success this Holiday Season by learning how to cope with Positive/Negative Stressors. Take a listen and you might be able to relate to a lot of the stressors that I go through and well stress that everyone goes through. Let's make this Holiday Season Bright and Merry in every…

"Music is Life" a frequent statement that I make. Join me this week as I teach you how to deconstruct music from the lyrics. Identify your own Theme Song and to use music and it's lyrics as a healthy coping mechanism. "Music is Life".بقلم WideOpenSpaces with Ilise

Let me take you on a special trip through a wine vineyard. Visualizations and our memories can lead us to a productive way of coping with life's challenges. Open up Your Mind's Eye to new beginnings and maybe even a natural sense of a high.بقلم WideOpenSpaces with Ilise

The Holiday Season can be very overwhelming, debilitating and anxiety provoking. You may even find yourself experiencing the Holiday Blues. Let's take a listen to this weeks podcast on how to take a Self-Inventory of yourself to ensure that this is the most nurturing Holiday Season that you have ever had. Who knows, maybe you will even learn some n…