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In this episode of Happiness Unscripted, host Kristin DeSouza reflects on the inspiring journey of Ashley Iduda, who transitioned from a stay-at-home mom about to embark on a teaching career to her unscripted life filled with podcasting, makeup workshops, and coaching programs. Ashley's story emphasizes trusting oneself and taking the first step without seeing the entire path ahead. Kristin reflects on how her conversation with Ashley highlighted how embracing imperfections allows for authentic living and deeper fulfillment. By sharing her own experience, Ashley encouraged listeners to pursue their passions courageously and authentically.

00:00 Intro

00:54 Reflections from Ashley - First Steps

02:09 You can handle the challenge

03:13 You don't need to have it all figured out to begin

06:59 An Unexpected Outcome - Giving others permission to be themselves

09:56 Kristin's Self Reflection

12:47 Kristin's Wrap Up

15:08 Closing

15:55 Outro

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Reflections from Ashley Iduda: Embracing Authenticity and Finding One's Self

In this episode of Happiness Unscripted, Kristin DeSouza highlights the inspiring transformation of Ashley Iduda, who reclaimed her true self. Ashley's journey demonstrates the courage to acknowledge personal struggles, confront codependency, and combat shame to find genuine happiness. Her story underscores the importance of self-honesty, self-love, and embracing one's inherent worth. The episode concludes with practical advice for rewiring the mind for positivity and the value of spiritual encounters in nurturing self-acceptance and authentic living.

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to Happiness Unscripted
01:43 Ashley's Journey to Authenticity
03:21 The Power of Vulnerability
07:08 Breaking Free from People Pleasing
12:06 Confronting and Overcoming Shame
16:14 A Spiritual Awakening
24:10 Daily Practices for Happiness
30:12 Embracing Inherent Worth
34:09 Outro & Closing

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Exploring Trauma-Informed Coaching with Kena Siu

In this episode of Happiness Unscripted, Kristin DeSouza hosts Kena Siu, a self-love and empowerment guide behind Midlife Butterfly. Kena specializes in helping women navigate through life's challenging transitions such as divorce, loss, and soul awakening using trauma-informed coaching practices like shadow work, inner child work, and somatic awareness. The discussion dives into what these practices entail, how they help in healing and personal transformation, and the importance of understanding and processing emotions to avoid physical manifestations of unresolved feelings. Kena also shares her experience as a digital nomad and how it enriches her life. The episode ends with practical advice on how individuals can begin their journey toward self-acceptance and holistic self-care.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to Happiness Unscripted

00:49 Introducing Kena Siu: Self-Love and Empowerment Guide

01:43 Catching up: Recap of part 1 & Launching into Kena's Coaching

02:49 Understanding Trauma-Informed Coaching

03:39 Exploring Shadow Work, Inner Child Healing and Somatic Awareness

07:39 The Importance of Somatic Awareness

17:43 Digital Nomad Lifestyle and Its Benefits

20:37 Building Community and Retreats

21:44 Midlife Butterfly: Programs and Offerings

25:11 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

29:49 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Connect with Kena Siu:

🌐 midlifebutterfly.ca

📱 Social Media: instagram.com/midlifebutterfly

🎙️Podcast: midlifebutterfly.ca/podcast

✨ Offerings:

• Freebie: The Midlife Butterfly Guide: 5 Practices for the Woman Going Through Life Transitions & Need to Heal Herself and Reclaim Her Power. midlifebutterfly.ca/theguide
• Offer: Join her at the First You. A 3-Day Experience from November 19-21: https://midlifebutterfly.ca/firstyouexperience

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Kena Siu: Navigating Life's Transitions with Midlife Butterfly

In this episode of 'Happiness Unscripted,' host Kristin DeSouza talks with Kena Siu, the self-love and empowerment guide behind Midlife Butterfly. Kena shares her journey through significant life transitions, including multiple marriages, moving to different countries, and profound personal losses. She discusses how these experiences led her to launch the Midlife Butterfly brand and become a guide for women navigating midlife transformations. Kena emphasizes the importance of self-love, breaking free from old patterns, and embracing life's 'sacred in-between' moments. She also highlights the critical role of self-care, mindfulness, and creating new habits in achieving a fulfilling and joyful life.

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening

00:49 Kena Siu's Introduction

05:44 Kena's rich life, full of transitions

09:50 Questioning everything

13:35 "What do I have to shift to heal?"

15:32 "I didn't love myself like I thought I did."

17:32 Becoming your own best friend

19:26 Little Tweaks can lead to a lifestyle of self-care

21:36 Midlife Butterfly born from the 'messy middle'

28:43 Using personal metamorphesis to help guide others

35:26 Midlife Butterfly: Discovering who you are becoming

39:39 The Sacred Inbetween: The space where we are always evolving and changing

46:58 Outro

47:29 Closing

Connect with Kena Siu:

🌐 midlifebutterfly.ca

📱 Social Media: instagram.com/midlifebutterfly

🎙️Podcast: midlifebutterfly.ca/podcast

✨ Offerings:

• Freebie: The Midlife Butterfly Guide: 5 Practices for the Woman Going Through Life Transitions & Need to Heal Herself and Reclaim Her Power. midlifebutterfly.ca/theguide
• Offer: Join her at the First You. A 3-Day Experience from November 19-21: https://midlifebutterfly.ca/firstyouexperience

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Embracing Self-Worth Through Faith with Ashley Iduda

In this episode of Happiness Unscripted, host Kristin DeSouza delves into a deep conversation with Ashley Iduda, a Christian women's empowerment coach and podcast host. Ashley shares her remarkable journey overcoming identity struggles, imposter syndrome, and feelings of insecurity through a transformative encounter with God's love. She emphasizes the importance of building a personal relationship with God, choosing to believe in one's worth as defined by biblical teachings, and focusing on being rather than doing. Ashley's story offers profound insights into moving from intellectual belief to heartfelt conviction and highlights practical steps, like daily reaffirmations and prayer, to help women embrace their true identity and confidence.

Key Timestamps

00:00 Welcome

00:49 Intro on Ashley

02:26 Recap of Ashley's experience with God

06:30 Reflections on Ashley's experience with God

11:28 'I am a Creation of God and I choose love'

17:43 Choosing Trust

20:44 Going all in on the journey

25:40 A relationship with God is a relationship with a friend

26:09 Focus on simply Becoming

32:26 Outro-next episode

Connect with Ashley

📱 Social Media:

• Instagram: @ashleyiduda
• Facebook (faith, podcast + makeup lessons): Ashley Iduda
• Facebook (makeup artistry + lessons): Ashley’s Business Page

🎙️ Podcast:

• Her Identity Project Podcast — available on Apple, Spotify & all major platforms
• https://heridentityproject.buzzsprout.com

👥 Contact

• ✉️ Email: hello@ashleyiduda.com

✨ Offers:

• 💄 Five-Minute Radiance: (Oct 2 & 4, only $17)
• 💄 Grow in confidence & beauty from the inside out & get a quick, simple routine to feel like the best version of yourself.
• 🌐: https://heridentityproject.kit.com/c8cd5f8cc9

🗓️ Book a free call to explore makeup lessons & beauty coaching:

• https://calendly.com/hello-ashleyiduda

Connect with Happiness Unscripted:

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