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    <itunes:title>Discovering What You Love In This Season Of Rest</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I am joined by writer, equestrian, and higher education leader, Kiera Nowacki. We discuss what it means to rest and how to find rest. What are we all doing during this unique time and have we made space for discovery? Sometimes when we pause, we learn new things about ourselves and our loves.   Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy the episode. If you liked this episode, it would help us a lot if you leave a nice rating and review in Apple podcasts. Follow our Insta...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I am joined by fitness leader Jules Gomez. We go over fear and taking the leap towards what you want to do in life. We discuss the challenges for someone pursuing their dream and give suggestions on how to overcome these challenges.    Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoyed the episode. If you liked this episode, it would help us a lot if you leave a nice rating and review in Apple podcasts. Follow our Instagram to join in the conversation. https://www.instagr...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Ideas to Lift your Vibration</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all need a little pick me up sometimes. In this episode, we cover some suggestions on how to lift your vibration, improve your mood or simply get through the day.     Mentioned in the episode:  Mel Robbins/ 5 second rule: https://melrobbins.com/   TED on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TED    Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy the episode. If you liked this episode, it would help us a lot if you leave a nice rating and review in Apple podcasts.&nbsp...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We all need a little pick me up sometimes. In this episode, we cover some suggestions on how to lift your vibration, improve your mood or simply get through the day.  </p><p> </p><p>Mentioned in the episode: </p><p>Mel Robbins/ 5 second rule: <a href='https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/melrobbins.com/__;'>https://melrobbins.com/</a>  </p><p>TED on YouTube: <a href='https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/c/TED__;'>https://www.youtube.com/c/TED</a>   </p><p>Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy the episode. If you liked this episode, it would help us a lot if you leave a nice rating and review in Apple podcasts. </p><p>Follow our Instagram to join in the conversation.  <a href='https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/staygolden.podcast/__;'>https://www.instagram.com/staygolden.podcast/ </a><br/>Check out the website for show notes and more ways to support the podcast: <a href='http://www.staygoldenpodcast.com/'>http://www.staygoldenpodcast.com/</a>   </p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all need a little pick me up sometimes. In this episode, we cover some suggestions on how to lift your vibration, improve your mood or simply get through the day.  </p><p> </p><p>Mentioned in the episode: </p><p>Mel Robbins/ 5 second rule: <a href='https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/melrobbins.com/__;'>https://melrobbins.com/</a>  </p><p>TED on YouTube: <a href='https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/c/TED__;'>https://www.youtube.com/c/TED</a>   </p><p>Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy the episode. If you liked this episode, it would help us a lot if you leave a nice rating and review in Apple podcasts. </p><p>Follow our Instagram to join in the conversation.  <a href='https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/staygolden.podcast/__;'>https://www.instagram.com/staygolden.podcast/ </a><br/>Check out the website for show notes and more ways to support the podcast: <a href='http://www.staygoldenpodcast.com/'>http://www.staygoldenpodcast.com/</a>   </p><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Patricia Lafiguera</itunes:author>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we are joined by the lovely Valerie Widmaier- assistant director to a safety nonprofit, jack of all trades, and amateur adult. We go over self-love, body image, learning to be selective with who you listen to and who you allow to hear your story. We discuss the little joys during this time of isolation and finding magic in the mundane.  Thanks for tuning in! If you liked this episode, it would help us a lot if you leave a nice rating and review in Apple podcasts. Follow our I...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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