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Beautiful Baggage

By: Stephanie Martin Taylor
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  • This is a show about the amazing ways we benefit when we move through the world with a sense of adventure and wonder. We call these benefits "Beautiful Baggage". When we learn to collect this kind of baggage — life lessons and memories that are positive, healthy, and expansive — we can leverage it in countless ways to become healthier, more confident, and more creative. In this podcast series, former broadcast journalist and lifetime travel enthusiast Stephanie Martin Taylor shares her stories, tools, and tips for enjoying this rich and vibrant way of living and learning. What "Beautiful Baggage" are you collecting? Come listen, learn, and share with the online community!
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Episodes
  • The “Introvert Hangover” | Episode 54

    The “Introvert Hangover” | Episode 54
    Apr 12 2021
    Do you get worn out by long stretches of socializing, back-to-back meetings, or traveling with groups? You might be prone to something known as the "introvert hangover". Learn more about this phenomenon (and how to avoid it) in this episode! Further readingAs I mention in the podcast, I recently was introduced to the "introvert hangover' concept through the work of Jenn Granneman, the founder of https://introvertdear.com/ (IntrovertDear.com) and the author of http://amzn.to/2kBaFTH (The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World). If you'd like to learn more, I highly recommend starting with her article, https://introvertdear.com/news/introvert-hangover-signs/ ("12 Signs You Have an 'Introvert Hangover')". The good news is, once you're aware of this phenomenon, you can start taking steps to avoid it. For example, take introversion expert Susan Cain's advice and schedule "restorative niches". https://careerpivot.com/2019/introverts-have-you-scheduled-your-restorative-niches/ (This article) offers some creative some ways to do that. And https://www.riskology.co/introvert-social-calendar/ (here are some more ideas) for managing your social calendar in a way that nurtures you.    
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    7 mins
  • Climb EVERY Mountain?! Thoughts on “Finding Your Purpose” | Episode 53

    Climb EVERY Mountain?! Thoughts on “Finding Your Purpose” | Episode 53
    Mar 22 2021
    As someone who loves to travel and explore, I've always had a soft spot in my heart for the scene in The Sound of Music where the Reverend Mother urges the lovestruck and confused Maria to hit the pause button on her plan to become a nun and "climb every mountain, ford every stream, follow every rainbow. . ." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKuqySkqhHw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKuqySkqhHw) There's sage advice in there, for sure. But, if you take the song too literally, it also sounds... exhausting! Luckily, we don't need to spend our days scaling snowy peaks to find purpose and meaning right here, right now. Further readingIn this episode, I reference the work of Dr. Viktor Frankl, a psychiatrist, philosopher, and holocaust survivor. His autobiographical account of life in Nazi prizon camps, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man%27s_Search_for_Meaning (Man's Search for Meaning), has inspired countless people to reclaim their sense of purpose. Coaching informationIn my work as a certified coach, I specialize in helping people who identify as quiet, introverted and/or shy overcome their limiting beliefs and embrace who they are. https://www.daocloud.com/pro/stephanie-martin-taylor (Here is a link )to more information. If you’d like to book a free consult, the easiest way is through my coaching portal. https://www.coachaccountable.com/offering/PmDMa1kxDAWSFGZxydfEjpfJ6ssOFbk (Click here) to find a time and book a free mini-session. If you have questions or would like more information, please email me at https://yourbeautifulbaggage.com/episodes/overcoming-shyness-five-ways-traveling-solo-helped-episode-51/stephanie@yourbeautifulbaggage.com (stephanie@yourbeautifulbaggage.com.)  
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    8 mins
  • Accessing Your Optimism | Episode 52

    Accessing Your Optimism | Episode 52
    Mar 15 2021
    Even when life is uncertain (and — spoiler alert! —) it's always uncertain, it's important to keep dreaming and visualizing your future. In this podcast, I share my thoughts about why accessing your optimism can be so beneficial. Further explorationAs you might recall, I talked about the importance of dreaming and visioning at the start of 2020. Although that year definitely didn't go as planned, the time spent visualizing goals and dreams wasn't wasted. I invite you to https://yourbeautifulbaggage.com/episodes/dreaming-the-impossible-dream-part-2/ (take another listen,) and refer to the episode notes for a deeper dive into this fascinating topic. Coaching informationIn my work as a certified coach, I help people who identify as quiet, introverted, and/or shy overcome limiting beliefs to achieve their goals. https://www.daocloud.com/pro/stephanie-martin-taylor (Here is a link )to more information. If you’d like to book a free consult, the easiest way is through my coaching portal. https://www.coachaccountable.com/offering/PmDMa1kxDAWSFGZxydfEjpfJ6ssOFbk (Click here) to find a time and book a free mini-session. If you have questions or would like more information, please email me at https://yourbeautifulbaggage.com/episodes/overcoming-shyness-five-ways-traveling-solo-helped-episode-51/stephanie@yourbeautifulbaggage.com (stephanie@yourbeautifulbaggage.com.)    
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    9 mins
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