EP 197 | Being Courageous

WITH ANDREA CRISP

“What is the next step of courage that you need to take? Because there’s no magic sauce when it comes to being courageous. You just have to get out there and do the damn thing. And you may fail. You may be rejected. But you also may be amazing.”

— Andrea Crisp

About This Episode:

At the end of every podcast episode for nearly 200 episodes I have always ended with, "Until next time you have everything you need to live bravely." Today on the podcast I'm going to tell you the story behind why I chose that as my closing remarks for the last four years and 197 episodes.

In the last episode of the series Becoming Your Future Self, we are talking about how sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is to take the first step.

Connect with Andrea on IG: @andreacrispcoach @the.couragecast

Connect with Andrea via TEXT: Text the word COURAGE to 647-424-2429 CLICK HERE

To book a FREE 30 minute Strategy Call with Andrea: www.andreacrisp.ca/schedule

To enter the 200th Episode Giveaway, please send a screen shot you sharing the podcast, subscribing, rating and reviewing. Send the screenshot to Andrea at andreacrisp@me.com.

Connect with Niki Ferguson on IG: @wildly_worthy

Transcript

Andrea Crisp 0:01
At the end of every podcast, for nearly 200 episodes, I've always ended with, "Until next time, you have everything you need to live bravely." Today on the podcast, I'm going to tell you the story behind why I chose that as my closing remarks for the last four years, and the last 197 episodes.

Andrea Crisp 0:24
Hey, friend, are you ready to take courageous steps to create a life and business you love. Welcome to The Couragecast. I'm Andrea Crisp, mindset coach, author, and a multi passionate entrepreneur. For years, I was afraid to allow myself to shine, that was until I discovered that I could step into my own power, shift my mindset, and take ownership of my own destiny. Now I coach women across the globe who are ready to own their life, and make a massive impact. Each week, I'll share conversations with amazing humans, who've been willing to face their fear, and pursue their purpose. I'll provide a blend of practical and spiritual advice to help you take brave steps in your own life and business.

Andrea Crisp 1:04
Hello, my friend, my name is Andrea. Welcome to The Couragecast. I'm your host, and I'm going to start this podcast with telling you that you already have everything you need to live bravely. I know that's how I end, every single podcast. But here's the thing. Taking brave steps, really does take a lot of courage. And it's risky. Like not gonna lie requires a little bit of know how, but a lot of blind faith that things are going to turn out in the end.

Andrea Crisp 1:34
And when I first started the podcast over four years ago, I almost didn't start, and it actually took me an entire year to muster up the courage to record my first episode. I still remember being at my computer, trying to come up with a catchy title for the show, the name of the podcast, and wondering what I could ever possibly talk about over and over and over again, that I wouldn't get bored of. And I knew it was courage. And I thought that's exactly what women need to hear, is how can we take those brave steps in our lives. And when I really leaned into that, and knew that, you know what, yeah, that's that's the thing. Like, at the end of the day, it's taking the steps, right, it's actually doing the thing. And I knew if I needed to hear it, they're probably others did as well.

Andrea Crisp 2:24
So I started exploring names for the podcast. I enlisted some of my good friends who were also part of a Mastermind that I was in, some of the smartest women I know, actually. And one of them came up with the name for the podcast. And the moment I heard it, it's stuck. The Couragecast, empowering women to live bravely. But I have to tell you, in the past four years, I haven't always been brave, haven't always felt brave. In fact, there have been so many times when I hid for fear of failure, rejection, not wanting to be left out, left behind, times where I didn't want to share my truth because I was too afraid that I would be abandoned, that maybe I'd be left hanging. And in all of that time, I kept coming back to the phrase that I close the show with every single week. And that is you have everything you need to live bravely.

Andrea Crisp 3:22
So when I talk about things on the podcast, when I share who I am, when I share my story, that's what I'm really leaning into, is that part of me that knows beyond a shadow of a doubt, that I already have everything I need to look bravely. It is going to hurt sometimes, and it's going to be painful. And I remember talking, not that long ago, probably about a year ago, about my spiritual deconstruction. And at that time, I leaned into the courage and needed to be both honest and forthright about why I was making a huge pivot from being a faith-based, life purpose coach to becoming a confidence and mindset coach. And in doing so I started exploring all sorts of different ways of living, and kind of was a big huge shift away from the faith-based principles. That was really scary. And I had to lean into who I was unbecoming, and who I was becoming in the process.

Andrea Crisp 4:29
And I found myself, during this past four years, at a point in my life financially, where I just was having a lot of trouble making my business work. And during that time, I relied again on that phrase, "You have everything you need to live bravely, Andrea", and it gave me the courage to keep going, and also the courage to tell my story. To be honest and forthright. The things don't always turn out the way we thought we they would, and that you just can keep moving forward.

Andrea Crisp 5:02
But honestly, when I was telling those stories, there was a fear there that people might stop listening, I would not be taken seriously anymore. And then, of course, there was that time that I shared on the podcast about heartbreak that I had experienced. And that spiraled me back into anxiety and depression. And I knew that I had to access that bravery once again, to face the truth about why it had happened, how I had played a part of it, and why it was attracting what I didn't want. Courage for me, meant coming to the end of myself, telling my truth, unbecoming who I had been for over 40 years, being honest with my story, with my life, and with who I am, both personally, and who you know, here on the podcast, And was it scary? Yeah, yeah, it definitely was. Every week, I wanted to run and hide. But I kept going. And over the past four years, there have been so many other stories of women that I have shared here on the podcast, running the race, overcoming limitations, barriers, becoming amazing entrepreneurs, coaches, athletes. I think back at the stories that they have told me, and how many times I have borrowed their courage, when I didn't have any of my own to access. Because here's the thing about courage, it multiplies, it expands. Whenever you use it, there is always more of it left in the reserves. And if you feel like you've come to the end of what you have, you can always borrow someone else's until it starts flowing in your life again.

Andrea Crisp 7:03
Now, this year, 2022. I believe that I'm going to be more courageous than I've ever been. That scares the shit out of me and just even say it. But what about you? How are you going to live more bravely in your own life? Is your business you're going to start? Are you going to finally take that step? Believe in yourself enough to actually do it? You gonna launch a podcast, put your own story and stamp out into the world? Are you going to write everything that you have been wanting to share with the world into a book, self publish or publish it? Or share a song that you've written or a painting you've painted with the world? What is the next step of courage that you need to take? Because there's no magic sauce when it comes to being courageous. You just have to get out there and do the damn thing. And you may fail. You may be rejected. But you also may be amazing. And you might just launch into the stratosphere. That be pretty cool, right? Being courageous is going to overflow into every single area of your life. And this week, I've asked my friend, Niki Ferguson, money mindset coach, to chat with us about how we can be courageous when it comes to money.

Niki Ferguson 8:32
Hi, it's Niki, money and mindset coach, back with your last Money Minute. Today, let's talk about being courageous with our money. If you want to start being courageous with your money, you want to surrender and release some control. Managing your finances isn't about keeping a tight grip and not letting anything go. You don't want to stockpile your money, swim around in it like Scrooge McDuck. Sometimes we have to let the money out to play and trust that it will come back to us tenfold. Of course, still be mindful and conscious of what you're spending on, but allow yourself to experience abundance and invest in yourself. This may mean taking a scary leap to hire a coach, or join a mastermind because you know in your heart of hearts, it's going to improve your life. This could also be buying boots you've been eyeing because you've already embodied the woman who wears them. You are ready to step into those physical shoes. Whether it's investing in yourself and your business, or treating yourself, it's okay to let go of the tight grip on money. And when you're not spending like this all the time, it makes it feel even more special and magical when it does happen, and you can really enjoy it.

Andrea Crisp 9:51
Thanks Niki for joining us again. I've loved having Niki on the past four episodes sharing she has amazing podcast called Wildly Worthy, and you should check that out. And she's also such a superb money mindset coach.

Andrea Crisp 10:10
So friends, the next step you need to take may be one that requires a significant investment into your life, which is why we needed to talk about money, right? And that can be scary, but the payoff can be even more significant than what you've put in. And I know, and you know that this is your year. I keep saying that. I'm gonna keep on saying that. But I honestly truly believe it. It's your year to be expansive, to be magnetic, to be confident, and to be courageous. So what is your next step? How are you going to invest more fully into your own life, that is going to require you to take some action, writing an email, inviting someone to a conversation, starting the research process for something that you've always wanted to do. One step will lead to the next, which will lead to the next, which will lead to the next. And every step you take, you're going to pull from the courage you've had from the step before.

Andrea Crisp 11:23
As we move closer to the 200th episode, I love to hear how this podcast has empowered you to live bravely. I'd love maybe share a video with me, or you know, a message on in DMs. Whatever it is, that has really resonated with you ,I would absolutely love to hear. And also, we are doing a giveaway for the 200th episode, which is going to be coming up very, very shortly. So if you screenshot the fact that you have shared the episode with your social media platform, by tagging me and screenshotting it and sending it to me, or by subscribing, rating, and reviewing, screenshot that as well and you can send it, you're going to be entered into a giveaway for the 200th episode and so I cannot wait to share that with you. Friend, I'm sending you so much love for this journey. I've loved doing this series with you talking about being expansive, magnetic, confident, and courageous. And we're going to be starting a brand new series next week. So until next time, remember you have everything you need to love bravely.

Andrea Crisp 12:33
If you like this episode of The Couragecast, we'd love to hear from you. Leave us a rating and review, and while you're there, hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. Original Music by Stephen Crilley. Production by Claudia Henock.

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Your mindset is your greatest asset! But it is also what may be holding you back from taking that next step in your life. Are you ready to reframe your mindset so that you can step more confidently into your purpose?

EP 196 | Being Confident

WITH ANDREA CRISP

“But if you use your voice, if you share your story, your message, that can change someone else’s life because you’re authentically showing up as that version of yourself. And that’s really all that matters.””

— Andrea Crisp

About This Episode:

Is there something that you are itching to get out into the world? This week on the podcast we're talking about taking those big steps to own your voice and your power by being confident in who you have been created to be.

In the third episode of the series Becoming Your Future Self, we are talking about how to own who you are by becoming more confident.

Connect with Andrea on IG: @andreacrispcoach @the.couragecast

Connect with Andrea via TEXT: Text the word COURAGE to 647-424-2429 CLICK HERE

To book a FREE 30 minute Strategy Call with Andrea: www.andreacrisp.ca/schedule

To enter the 200th Episode Giveaway, please send a screen shot you sharing the podcast, subscribing, rating and reviewing. Send the screenshot to Andrea at andreacrisp@me.com.

Connect with Niki Ferguson on IG: @wildly_worthy

Transcript

Andrea Crisp 0:01
Is something that you're itching to get out into the world? This week on the podcast, we're talking about taking those big steps to own your voice and your power by being confident in who you've been created to be.

Andrea Crisp 0:15
Hey, friend, are you ready to take courageous steps to create a life and business you love. Welcome to The Couragecast. I am Andrea Crisp, mindset coach, author, and a multi-passionate entrepreneur. For years, I was afraid to allow myself to shine. That was until I discovered that I could step into my own power, shift my mindset, and take ownership of my own destiny. Now I coach women across the globe who are ready to own their life and make a massive impact. Each week, I'll share conversations with amazing humans who've been willing to face their fear and pursue their purpose. I'll provide a blend of practical and spiritual advice to help you take brave steps in your own life and business.

Andrea Crisp 0:54
Hello, my friend, my name is Andrea, I'm your host. And I love that you've joined me today. We are the third week into January, and I bet you're already slaying 2022. Like I'm just believing it right now. But I know that usually in the third week of January, it is the hardest weeks. So they say and you know, although I always wonder who they is anyways, but we've decided this year, we're making the rules, right? So like, we don't have to like play by that rule anymore, and decide that everything's gonna be hard. We can decide right now, it's gonna be easy. And I've got some pretty exciting news, because next month, we're going to be celebrating our 200th episode of the podcast. And as we are preparing to reach that crazy milestone, I can't even believe that we're going to be at the 200th episode. I love your help, as we get a little bit closer to celebrating this monumental milestone. And if you've been a longtime listener, would you consider sharing one of your favorite episodes, maybe even this one, maybe this one's going to be your new favorite. And when you share it on social, tag me, so that I can repost it, and also screenshot it and send it to me through email or DM, I'll have both of those links located in the show notes. And then you're gonna be entered into a giveaway for the 200th episode. And who doesn't love prizes? Because I mean, I love a good prize, right? So another way that you can enter is by subscribing, rating, reviewing the podcast and screenshot that as well. And then send it directly to me. Again, those links will be in the show notes.

Andrea Crisp 2:32
Now, this month, we've been going deep into a series that I believe really will shift your life, and your vibration, as you start showing up being expansive, being magnetic, and being confident. This week, we're going to talk about a word that gets thrown around a lot, and can be very misunderstood. And I believe that's confidence. So let me ask you, how confident are you feeling right now? You know, often we look on the outside to feel confident, put on a pair of jeans and wonder how we look in those jeans. And you know, is my hair a certain way, and how my appearing on social media, and you know, that's what we feel like how we feel confident, but we're not limited to that. You can have confidence, and yet not be activating it in your life or your business, because you're not authentically showing up as yourself. And people can tell when you are showing up as yourself, and you are confident about who you are. But what if you could be so completely confident to be yourself, share your voice, your message with the world. That would be something right? I would call that really being able to accelerate your confidence. Now, I'm always attracted to people like that, you know, I see them. They walk into a room. It's like, oh my gosh, they totally know who they are. They're easy to spot because I give a rat's patootie about what anybody else thinks, and what anyone else is doing or how they're doing it. And then there's everybody else, who's like, so caught up in approval being judged, comparing themselves to one another. And quite frankly, that's kind of exhausting.

Andrea Crisp 4:13
So, back in December, I decided I needed a little social media hiatus. And as an online coach and communicator, that's kind of a scary thing. Because thinking about being offline for any length of time is always, "Oh my gosh, like what's gonna happen?" But I knew that it was more important that I took the time to hear my own voice and stop listening to the voices around me. So I made the decision to step away from all my social media platforms. Have you ever done anything like that? Yeah, like so it's both amazing and scary at the same time. But here's the thing, in order to know what it is you want to say, sometimes you have to get quiet enough to hear your own voice to go within and to get real about the transformation that has happened in your life, and step into your power and share that message.

Andrea Crisp 5:08
Because here's the thing, you've got a story to share, you've got a message to share with the world. But what might be holding you back is the fact that you don't feel like you can share it authentically, yourself. So being confident is not about how you look or how you walk into a room. In fact, you can walk into a room with like, what appears to be confidence, when it's really just arrogance. Being confident is standing in the truth of who you are, no matter what, no matter if you feel or don't feel the support of your family, no matter how certain you are of being received when you share your truth. No matter how popular or unpopular you become. At the end of the day, you're probably not going to have the full support of the people you truly care about your life. Maybe even the people that are closest to you. And you might not be that well liked or even that popular. I know I'm really painting picture well, am I not? Okay, but if you use your voice, if you share your story, your message that can change someone else's life because you're authentically showing up as that version of yourself. And that's really all that matters. And we're going to take a quick break and you're going to hear from my friend and money mindset coach, Niki Ferguson, all about being confident when it comes to your finances.

Niki Ferguson 6:35
Hello, it's Niki, your money and mindset coach back with another Money Minute. Today we're going to talk about money confidence, having confidence with our money can give us so much peace. How do we get there? When you think about being confident, what does that bring to mind for you? A quote I once heard said that "Confidence lies in keeping your promises to yourself." So you say you're going to do something, and you follow through to actually do it. With your money that can look like setting a financial goal, and taking the steps required to reach it. So let's say you want to max out your retirement, you would need to know what that number is, break it down to how much you can contribute each month to reach your max contribution level. On the other hand, maybe your financial goal is to get your debt below a certain amount, or to pay it off. If you want to feel confident that you're doing it, you can make an intentional plan with payment amounts set. Now, this doesn't mean that you lose all flexibility in your life, it actually gives you a feeling of freedom and peace, that you are taking inspired action on what you desire. What financial goal would make you feel competent with your money?

Andrea Crisp 7:47
Thanks, Niki for sharing with us. I'm going to put all of Niki's information, social and all that in the show notes so that you can make sure to connect with her. A competence is something that you can activate in every area of your life, your finances, your relationships, your business, and that confidence and ownership, and personal power will propel you to where you want to go in every area. Doesn't really matter which one. So imagine that this is the year that you finally take that step, to be the most confident version of yourself. Here are a couple of questions that you can ask yourself: Who will you impact? How will you impact them? Like what are your gifts and abilities that are just unique to you? And how will you feel when you're making a difference in the lives of others? Here's the thing, friend, confidence is something that has a ripple effect. Because when you're confident about who you are, that gives other people permission to be confident about who they are. And stepping more fully into who you are will help your clients it will help who you serve, your customers. And it's going to give you more of what you need to be successful in your life.

Andrea Crisp 9:19
And I just want to share a quick story with you before we wrap today. Not that long ago, I was talking to a good friend of mine and we were talking about standing up for really owning your worth and confidence when it comes to your income. And so often women hesitate to speak their truth to show up as the most authentic version of themselves. Because they feel like it's tied to dollar amount. And that dollar amount feels like it's their worth. And when I was talking to my friend, and I was you know saying to her, you know, you can start to own who you are and show up as who you are. And she's like, "Yeah, but what if they don't want me? And what if they're not willing to pay me?" Well, here's the thing, friend, your confidence cannot be based on how much you paid. When you decide who you are, and how you're going to start showing up, then you are starting to attract and invite what it is you truly desire, opportunities that will actually increase your income. Nobody is in charge of that, but you. But it means you have to step more fully into your power and be confident in that area of your life.

Andrea Crisp 10:42
Okay, so next week, as we wrap up this series of the podcast by talking about being courageous, we're going to talk about taking those big risks, stepping out, doing all the hard things. But you don't have to wait to live courageously I mean, I want you to go out there and do today, do what you need to do. But if you're still unsure of how that is going to work for you specifically, or how you can activate the confidence in your life to be more fully in your power. I love to chat with you, we can book a 30 minute free call. And we'll talk about how you can start activating that confidence. And the link is going to be in the show notes. And if you head over to andreacrisp.ca/schedule, you can book your time. Now don't forget about the giveaway that's happening next month. Make sure that you share an episode, rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast and screenshot and send it to me. And you're gonna be entered into the giveaway that will be happening on the day of the 200th episode. Friend, I am sending you so so so much love for your journey. Until next time, remember, you have everything you need to live bravely.

Andrea Crisp 11:59
If you like this episode of The Couragecast, we'd love to hear from you. Leave us a rating and review and while you're there, hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. Original Music by Stephen Crilley. Production by Claudia Henock.

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Your mindset is your greatest asset! But it is also what may be holding you back from taking that next step in your life. Are you ready to reframe your mindset so that you can step more confidently into your purpose?

EP 195 | Being Magnetic

WITH ANDREA CRISP

“There is something that you know, that you attract into your world. Maybe it’s people, maybe it’s experiences, maybe it is opportunities, maybe it’s clients, something that’s really easy for you, like, you know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, ‘I attract that into my life.’”

— Andrea Crisp

About This Episode:

Imagine for a moment that you could attract EXACTLY what you want into your life and business. Wouldn't that be absolutely amazing. Here's the thing -- you are attracting right now what you believe is possible. And if that's not what you really want then it's time to shift those beliefs to attract what it is you desire.

In the second episode of the series Becoming Your Future Self, we are focusing on what it looks like to attract what we desire into our lives and business by being magnetic.

Connect with Andrea on IG: @andreacrispcoach @the.couragecast

Connect with Andrea via TEXT: Text the word COURAGE to 647-424-2429 CLICK HERE

To book a FREE 30 minute Strategy Call with Andrea: www.andreacrisp.ca/schedule

To enter the 200th Episode Giveaway, please send a screen shot you sharing the podcast, subscribing, rating and reviewing. Send the screenshot to Andrea at andreacrisp@me.com.

Connect with Niki Ferguson on IG: @wildly_worthy

Transcript

Andrea Crisp 0:01
Imagine for a moment that you could attract exactly what you want into your life and business. Wouldn't that be absolutely amazing? Here's the thing, you're attracting right now, what you believe is possible. And if that's not what you really want, and it's time to shift those beliefs to attract what you truly desire.

Andrea Crisp 0:25
Hey, friend, are you ready to take courageous steps to create a life and business you love. Welcome to The Couragecast. I'm Andrea Crisp, mindset coach, author, and a multi passionate entrepreneur. For years, I was afraid to allow myself to shine that was until I discovered that I could step into my own power, shift my mindset, and take ownership of my own destiny. Now I coach women across the globe who are ready to own their life and make a massive impact. Each week, I'll share conversations with amazing humans who've been willing to face their fear and pursue their purpose. I'll provide a blend of practical and spiritual advice to help you take brave steps in your own life and business.

Andrea Crisp 1:04
Hello, my friend, my name is Andrea, I'm your host. I'm so glad you're here. Do you know that when I first started the podcast, I was so afraid that no one would listen to the show. It actually plagued me for months, I lived in this irrational fear that it was going to be so terrible that the only person who would listen would be my mom. Here's the funny thing. My mom doesn't even listen. My dad has pretty much been the person in my family who has listened probably the most consistently, not sure if he's listening to this episode or not. But if he is, Hey, Dad!

Andrea Crisp 1:43
So at the time that I started The Couragecast, I really did not fully understand how magnetic we are when it comes to calling in what we believe to be true for our lives like that was not even on my radar. Now, of course that has changed for me over the course of the past year. And I have become much and I have become much more attuned to the fact that I'm always drawing to me, what I'm focused on and believe to be true. And the really cool thing is that even though I've had this fear in the past, about no one listening to the podcast, I've stayed the course. And next month, we're going to be celebrating our 200th episode, which I am so excited for. I am believing that this month, we're going to attract more listeners to the show in one month than we have in the past year. And in order to do that, I'm going to need your help.

Andrea Crisp 2:44
Yep, that's right. Whenever I started the show, I really focused on bringing stories of women who had overcome their fear to do extraordinary things. And I really did showcase some pretty amazing guests. If I do say so myself, you can go back and listen to many of them. But as time went on, I knew that I was growing and shifting. And so were the women who listened to the podcast. And now I believe I'm attracting multi passionate female entrepreneurs, coaches, creatives, who are themselves taking brave steps in their lives every single day, to make a bigger impact in the world. And I want this podcast, The Couragecast to celebrate you, and every single challenge you've overcome.

Andrea Crisp 3:28
So during the week of our 200th show, I'm going to be doing a huge giveaway with some of my favorite things. And for every person that shares about the podcast on social media, and tags me, screenshots, and sends it to me, they're going to be entered into a massive giveaway. And so if you do that, you can email or DM me the screenshot, the links will be in the show notes, you can just check them out there. And another way to get into the giveaway is also to subscribe, rate, review the podcast. And you can take screenshots of those and send them as well. There'll be an entry as well. And if you feel like maybe that's too much for you, please would you just share it with a friend. You don't have to screenshot me. But I would love if you did share an episode with someone else. And with your help, by doing this by getting the word out and really getting The Couragecast kind of back in front of people, I believe that we're going to reach our 200th episode with over 100,000 downloads. So I'm gonna thank you in advance for helping me get there, helping us get there. And I really, really appreciate you.

Andrea Crisp 4:42
Now last week on the show, I was talking about how we can be expansive in our lives. And I want to circle back with that topic specifically and ask you, How have you been feeling as you've been starting to open up to the possibility of holding more in your life? What are you believing for in 2022? What parts of your life and business are now expanding? Like, you know, it's happening, it's now in process in your life? Are you making room for more clients, new collaborations, new ideas, new projects, maybe something that feels really big and scary. Even as I was doing some recording of the podcast and editing just a few minutes ago, I was starting to have like new ideas come to me about possibilities for things to happen on the podcast, and guests and all those things that I mean, as we make room, we do expand, and opening yourself up is the first step to believing in the possibility believing that the universe has your back.

Andrea Crisp 5:47
So today, we're going to take that one step further. And we're going to talk about what it looks like to become completely magnetic to what you desire. That's like totally attracting new clients, collaborations, relationships, ideas, all the things. And a friend of mine reminded me not long ago that I had told her that I attract really amazing women into my life, mentors, coaches, peers, friends. And that is 100% true. When I was about nine years old, I had a babysitter, her name was Rosanna. And she came into my life, and helped me go from this shy little girl, to believing that I was able to do anything, that anything was possible for my life. And when she babysat me one particular summer, she taught me how to cook, bake, sew, we made these dresses with polka dots on them. And we would do Olympics in the backyard, and she would take us on the bus to the beach, we just had like the most amazing time, she also did the hard things like set the timer on the piano for me to practice every single day for 30 minutes, which I hated. But she saw the best in me and made room for me to grow. And that was the first time in my life where I really saw what it was like for me to expand, but also realized that I was drawing in amazing people.

Andrea Crisp 7:18
Now, here's the crazy thing, she was only 14 at the time. She didn't even drive. But Rosanna was my very first mentor. And she didn't even know probably what mentorship was. But she was instilling in me this desire to make my mark on the world, to show up as the most authentic version of myself. And the reason why is because she was the most authentic version of herself. But Rosanna was not the only mentor I had. She was one of many, I was also mentored by my pastor who was Shirley Lira. And when I was probably even younger than nine years old, she saw my singing ability. And she nurtured it. She mentored me, and helped me to realize that I could sing in front of crowds, and put me on the stage, and allowed me to really show up as myself. I was also mentored by Sunday school teachers, by my youth pastor, who I absolutely adored. By my high school music teacher, who honestly, I'm not even sure she even liked me. But she totally believed in me, because she put me up for like some award in the city. But anyways, I digress. But year after year, city after city, place after place, I continued to attract incredible mentors into my life. And never once did I doubt that I could be in relationship with these incredible women. And it still amazes me to this day.

Andrea Crisp 8:49
So let me ask you, what are you attracting into your life? Like right now, think about that. There is something that you know, that you attract into your world, maybe it's people, maybe it's experiences, maybe it is opportunities, maybe it's clients, something that's really easy for you, like, you know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, I attract that into my life. Maybe it's completely different than what I've been talking to you about. But nonetheless, you are a magnet for that specific thing. And there are things in life that we believe to be true, and we attract those things. But on the flip side, there are also things we attract that we don't want, okay, because we're magnetic, we get more of what we believe to be true.

Andrea Crisp 9:40
And the universal law of magnetic attraction states that we attract into our lives, people, things, circumstances that correspond with our dominant patterns of emotional thinking. The first is the Law of Attraction, which states that our thoughts are like magnets attract into our lives, corresponding circumstances. Incredible, right? So when I started to understand that I was attracting both good and bad things into my life, I had to get really serious about shifting my mindset to believe for what I did want. So here's the thing. As much as I was attracting incredible mentors into my life, I was also attracting some things I really didn't want. One of the things was terrible jobs, I had a propensity to attract, like the worst employers, I got fired from almost every job, now I have to take responsibility for that, because that was something else I believe to be true. And that kept me feeling really insecure about who I was, and quite frankly, very unsafe, because I always worried about where I was going to be in life. Was I going to be able to pay the bills? Was I going to be able to take care of myself? And if you've listened to the podcast for any length of time, you know that I've talked about how I have really lost almost every job that I've ever had. And I continuously attracted jobs that kept me small, hidden away, until the moment I stood up for myself, then that's when I usually lost the job.

Andrea Crisp 11:19
Okay. So romantic relationships were kind of along the same lines. In high school, I dated a guy who cheated on me, married the girl. And later, I subconsciously bought into the belief that that was going to happen to me over and over again. And guess what, it did, three more times to be exact. So as you can imagine, my fear about being employed, having a terrible job, being let go, being an unsafe relationships, being loved, or not being loved, continued to keep me believing that I somehow deserved this type of treatment, and I continued to attract it into my life.

Andrea Crisp 12:03
So the Law of Attraction does not operate based on what we deserve. It operates on what we believe, okay? So I didn't deserve any of that. But I believed it. So think about that for a moment. If you're attracting right now, what you believe, what might you be attracting, because you don't deserve bad things to happen. But when you focus your attention there, and you're allowing yourself to ruminate on those thoughts and those ideas, sorry to say, but you're going to get more of the same. So whatever those negative thoughts that you're having, in your life, you're going to keep attracting them. And right now your subconscious is playing at a scenario that is trying to keep you safe. And unless it's triggered, you won't know that you need to adjust that mindset, and that belief about yourself and your life. But the moment that trigger is pushed, everything in you will go into fight, flight, or freeze.

Andrea Crisp 13:05
So you may know exactly what I'm talking about, because you could probably imagine, right now, visualize, a moment in your life where something happened. And you thought to yourself, how the EFF did this happen again? Right? Yeah, okay. It's a Law of Attraction, you get more of what you believe to be true. So now you deserve. Okay, I can't stress that enough. We attract what we believe not what we deserve. So my friend, it is so important that you're moving through the beginning of this year, and setting into motion, what it is you truly desire. And your beliefs need to match up with those desires. Now we're going to take just a quick break here. And when I come back, I'm going to share with you a few journal prompts to help you to get started when it comes to attracting what you desire into your life. But before that, I want to share with you my good friend, Niki Ferguson, who is a money mindset coach, she's going to share how we can be magnetic when it comes to our finances.

Niki Ferguson 14:11
Hi, I'm Niki money and mindset coach back for another Money Minute. So today I want to talk to you about being a money magnet. Are you inadvertently repelling money? Wah wah! I know? Of course you're gonna say you're not. But I want you to think about what stories and beliefs come up when you think about money. When somebody says the word money or you see money or whatever it comes up. What do you think? Are there any negative thoughts that come to mind that surround money because there are a lot of things in our society that people will say that get implanted in our brain. So like, is money bad? Is it are you greedy or selfish if you have a lot of money, or maybe it's on the other end and you don't feel worthy or deserving or feel a little bit out of place when it comes to having money. Do you think that something bad would happen if you had money? So first, we've got to start there and take away that negative connotation. Money just is, it's not good or evil, we get to decide what we do with our money. And we get to decide who and what to support with our cash. So, make a list of your dream budget. If you had x amount of dollars, what would you do with it? So let's say you had a 10k month, what are you going to do with it, write it down an itemized list, okay. 1000 would go to this, 500 would go to this, 250 would go to this, right? Write it out so you can get excited about where your money's going, and then you'll be able to call more in.

Andrea Crisp 15:48
Thank you so much, Niki, I appreciate you hanging out with us tonight. All right, friend. If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes and place your hand on your heart, and allow yourself to completely drop into your body. Take a breath all the way down to your hips, allowing your belly to expand. And as you release, let go of any tension that you may be feeling. Take another breath all the way down to your hips, allowing source energy to completely fill you up. And as you exhale, release anything that feels heavy or burdensome. And one more breath in and this time allow yourself to rest in the knowledge that you are inviting all that you desire into your life and releasing what you no longer need. And as your breath returns to a normal rhythm, I invite you to visualize yourself attracting what it is that you desire into your life. Allow that to come into full view. Take a moment to hear what you would hear and see what you would see and to feel what you would feel. If that vision feels in alignment with what you believe is meant for you, then I invite you to make it even clearer. See it from a different perspective. Turn up the brightness and allow your senses to be more fully involved. What you are envisioning for your life, for your relationships, for your business is here, right now. And as you are focusing on what you desire, anchor that feeling deep within you. That feeling you feel is the emotion, the state that you can access whenever you feel yourself drifting or doubting. You can access the feeling of what you desire at any moment by coming back to this feeling. Take one more deep breath all the way down to your hips and slowly exhale. And when you're ready, I invite you to open your eyes.

Andrea Crisp 18:38
How do you feel? In the next few moments as we are wrapping up the podcast episode, I'm gonna ask you a few questions. You might just even stay in that mode of meditation. These questions are designed to help you go even deeper, so feel free to pause and take that moment to write down your thoughts. Or if you want listen all the way through to the end and then come back when you have a moment. First question is what are you becoming a magnet for in your life? How will you feel when that is present in your life? Describe what you see, you hear, you taste, touch, and sense. What is the future telling you right now about becoming magnetic to what you desire? Describe how you feel as this vision is unfolding before you and what action will you focus on right now to allow this to start to manifest in your life?

Andrea Crisp 20:05
Now, these are some really great questions to get you started on your journey. And if you want to take a little bit of a closer look at what it would look like for you to become more magnetic, to manifest a life and business, you love that I would be happy to chat with you personally. Because if there's one thing I'm passionate about, it's seeing you flourish this year in every area of your life, and to have that forward momentum. So if you want to get on a free call with me, book a time to chat, just head over to andreacrisp.ca/schedule. The link will be in the show notes. And you can book your free 30 minute strategy session. And I will post the link so that it's really easy for you to access. And next week on the podcast, we're going to be continuing this series by talking about being confident, something I absolutely love to chat about. It's exactly why I started the Confidence Accelerator which is by the way going to be coming up again this Spring, so you want to stay tuned for news about that. So don't forget all about the giveaway that's going to be happening next month. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review, screenshot and send all of those things to me. And you're gonna be entered into the 200th episode giveaway. Friend, I am sending you so much love for the journey. Thank you for hanging out with me today. Until next time, remember, you have everything you need to live bravely.

Andrea Crisp 21:43
If you like this episode of The Couragecast, we'd love to hear from you. Leave us a rating and review and while you're there, hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. Original Music by Stephen Crilley. Production by Claudia Henock.

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Your mindset is your greatest asset! But it is also what may be holding you back from taking that next step in your life. Are you ready to reframe your mindset so that you can step more confidently into your purpose?

EP 194 | Being Expansive

WITH ANDREA CRISP

“So when you realize that you’re not moving forward, that’s the time to ask the hard questions. That’s the time to become curious and aware of what could possibly shift this situation? How could I be different in this? Who would I need to be?”

— Andrea Crisp

About This Episode:

What would be possible for you in your life and business if you took the biggest leap you've ever taken in your entire life? I hope you're ready for massive expansion this year -- because it's coming!!

We're starting a brand new series all about becoming your future self, and today we're focusing on being expansive. What area's of your life do you need to expand in in order to make room for what you truly desire in 2022?

Connect with Andrea on IG: @andreacrispcoach @the.couragecast

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To enter the 200th Episode Giveaway, please send a screen shot you sharing the podcast, subscribing, rating and reviewing. Send the screenshot to Andrea at andreacrisp@me.com.

Connect with Niki Ferguson on IG: @wildly_worthy

Transcript

Andrea Crisp 0:00
What would it be possible for your life and business if you took the biggest leap you've ever taken in your entire life? I hope you're ready for massive expansion this year because it's coming.

Andrea Crisp 0:12
Hey, friend, are you ready to take courageous steps to create a life and business you love. Welcome to The Couragecast. I'm Andrea Crisp, mindset coach, author, and a multi passionate entrepreneur. For years, I was afraid to allow myself to shine. That was until I discovered that I could step into my own power, shift my mindset, and take ownership of my own destiny. Now I coach women across the globe who are ready to own their life and make a massive impact. Each week, I'll share conversations with amazing humans who've been willing to face their fear, and pursue their purpose. I'll provide a blend of practical and spiritual advice to help you take brave steps in your own life and business.

Andrea Crisp 0:52
Hello, friend, Happy New Year. It's 2022 baby. And I am thrilled for another new year. And I'm actually so happy that you are along for the ride. You know what, I'm going to predict right here right now that this is going to be an amazing year. None of this BS about the past few years. And don't tell me different because I am going to be sticking with optimism and possibility. In the podcast this year, we are going to be hitting a huge milestone. And it's coming up next month, in fact, with our 200th episode, which actually blows me away when I think about it, because I can remember when I started the podcast about four and a half years ago. And I'm just so grateful to be hosting the podcast, doing this journey with you, and it is my intention as we lead up to the 200th episode, and beyond that we go to the next level with the podcast. So I need your help in doing so. In order for us to have one of the biggest years ever in the podcast, I need you to do three things. Now, it's a huge favor right now, but the first thing would be to make sure you're subscribed to the podcast, so that it downloads your podcast every week. The second would be to leave a podcast rating and review that could be on iTunes, or Spotify. And when you do so, I would love to personally thank you. So if you would screenshot that, and send it to me, you can either send it to me through Instagram, or my email, and both of those will be located in the show notes, and I will enter you into a huge giveaway that we are doing when the 200th episode drops. And lastly, I would love your help in sharing the podcast. So if you will screenshot an episode, one of your favorites, maybe even this one, tag me and also screenshot that, you'll also be entered into the giveaway as well.

Andrea Crisp 3:16
You know, the reason why this is so important to me is not just so that we increase downloads, it is so that we as a collective can make a bigger impact here and help more women to take those baby steps in their lives. Whether it's to start a business, or it is to grow their business, or it is to really step into a holistic place in their lives and in their business. I think it's so, so important that we champion one another. So I want to thank you in advance. And I am believing and I am getting ready for really big things this year, personally, in my life, and also in my business and in the life of the podcast.

Andrea Crisp 4:06
You know, when I think back over the past few years, well, they've been interesting. But they've also been really good for my soul. Because the growth I've experienced over the past year in my life personally really made a huge difference in the growth of my business. And of course that you know trickles down into the podcast as well because they all go hand in hand. When we grow in one direction, we always grow in every direction. So without reservation, I can say that 2021, I know this is crazy, was one of the best years that I've had when it comes to allowing expansion to occur in my life. And I don't want to stop. I want to keep going and I want to keep growing. And I hope that you aren't satisfied with where you're at either. And that we can allow this expansion to continue in our lives.

Andrea Crisp 5:08
Because I suspect if you're listening to the podcast, you're either a multi passionate coach or a communicator, an entrepreneur, you are someone with a big dream, who desires to make an impact in the lives of those you serve, or you are sharing your life with. So let me ask you a question. When you look back on this year, 2022, the one we're in right now, what do you hope will be true about your life and business? Think about that for a moment. If you made a decision right now, like if you concretely decided that this is your year, no turning back? What do you believe would be possible for your life? And subsequently for your business? Will you be able to say that you played full out, that you showed up in a massive way, that you grew more than you had ever imagined, that maybe you doubled or tripled your income, that you were able to work with the most amazing clients, that opportunities came knocking down at your door, maybe even that your platform, what you're doing, you know, with your podcast, your book, your social media, your just all of the things that you offer, that they grew exponentially.

Andrea Crisp 6:32
You know, I've been thinking about what I want, for this year in 2022, and I have made the intention that when this year comes to an end, and I have successfully tripled my income, yep, you heard it here, launched new products, which I fully intend to do in programs. And even maybe host an event this year, like a live one, like in person. I know that my intention is to make an indelible impact on the lives of those that I work with. And I hope that that is the exact same thing that you want in your life. I know that I haven't always been this confident. In fact, it was more the opposite. For many years, I felt like I was grasping at success. With very little success, I might add. And I was always afraid to make big decisions or to take risks in my life. But last year, in 2021, that all changed. And the reason it changes because I became very intentional about what I wanted. And I've talked about this on the podcast over the past few months, because I think it's so important that we set intentions for our lives. When I look back and see how the Universe, God delivered on the very things that I made intentions about, you know, I was just like completely blown away.

Andrea Crisp 8:07
It wasn't exactly how I thought it would happen. However, the Universe delivered in a massive way. So let me rewind just for a moment, to give you some context. At the beginning of 2021. I was really excited about the New Year and ready for my business to explode, like, more ready than I'd ever been. And I had it all planned out. You know, isn't that the case? We always have it all planned out. Or at least I thought I did. Because you know, who knew what was going to happen, right. But in all reality, I had no idea what was about to actually unfold. All I knew that was in my past experience if I was going to rely on things that I had known before, on previous experience, on the ways I had done things in the past, I would still, right now, be spinning my wheels. Because those things, those past experiences, those past ideas, they kept me playing small. They kept me hidden, afraid to show up as myself and afraid that I, you know, wouldn't be taken seriously. And even though I had the desire for more, I had no clue how to hold capacity for that. And maybe you can relate. Maybe you're in this place right now, where you desire more in your life. But you're relying on those old experiences, and you're relying on those past ideas, and ways of doing things.

Andrea Crisp 9:50
Here's the thing, Friend, in order for you to move forward, and to expand in every area of your life, you're going to have to grow in your capacity to hold what it is that you need for this coming year. And even though you may want it really, really bad, if it was handed to you right now, could you hold space for it? Like, are you ready right now? I would venture to say probably not. And if it you are, then your, your dreams not big enough. Subconsciously, you might be trying to sabotage where you want to be going. So no matter how the Universe would show up and deliver on this intention, you're not going to receive it, unless you decide that you're going to make room for it. And that would mean showing up more powerfully in your life. And that would mean playing bigger, with your dreams, with your business, and even expanding your network, your relationships, and everything about what you do.

Andrea Crisp 11:13
So let's float an idea here. Maybe you want to make more money, but subconsciously, you're keeping yourself from taking risks that would earn you that income. Well, okay, so let's think about that for a second. What are you doing to get there? Are you relying on old practices to get to where you want to go? Or are you allowing yourself to expand to include what it is that you truly desire? That would put you in a different tax bracket. Or perhaps you have a story, or a message that you really want to share with the world that you've become attached to how that's supposed to happen? Maybe you have this like whole thing played out in your mind.

Andrea Crisp 12:03
In order to expand, you have to allow the universe to deliver the possibilities in any way that they come. I distinctly remember how I felt, when I first decided I was going to invest into the mastermind that I had been a part of for the past year. Even though I had made a lot of investments up into that point, I had never seen an ROI on those investments. That was until I joined the Fast Foundations Mastermind. Now, we have these calls every single month, which have absolutely been pivotal in my life. And we get to ask questions of our mentors, Chris and Lori Harder.

Andrea Crisp 12:48
Now, this one particular call, I was feeling pretty low, because I had been making significant progress. But I also felt as though I was falling behind as well. So with every step that I was taking forward, I was also, you know, taking steps backwards. And everything was out of control. I wasn't sure what what I was doing. I was like really feeling quite lost, to be honest with you. So when it came time for me to ask a question, I asked if they had any advice for me? No, honestly, it was kind of hoping that I was going to get this like really clear answer. You know, okay, take this step, then this step than this step. But that was not their response in any way. In fact, Lori was the first to pipe up. And she said that she thought I had an upper limit problem, and that I should work on that. And I was like, "What's an upper limit problem?" She recommended the book, The Big Leap. And I will put that in the shownotes because it is seriously one of the best books I've ever read. But I'll tell you what she was bang on.

Andrea Crisp 14:00
I realized really quickly that I had been capping myself when it comes to success, like I had an upper limit for sure when it came to what I thought was possible for my life. So whether it was love, money, abundance, all things, I had made a subconscious agreement that I could only have a certain amount. And after that, I couldn't have any more. So even if I wanted it, it was going to come to me because I didn't believe that I could hold it. Now, instead of you know, growing and expanding to hold it, I was actually shrinking back in fear. And I think that's what happens to so many of us even though we have a desire for something in our lives, joy, happiness, fulfillment, abundance, all of those things. When it comes to receiving it, we have an upper limit to what we are willing to receive because of the amount we can hold in our lives.

Andrea Crisp 15:07
And this is basically how I went through my life. The conversation that we had that day and Fast Foundatations was so monumental for me, because it opened my eyes to see where I was limiting myself. I started reading the book, I started implementing the practices within the book. And I started to make this decision to become expansive in every area of my life. Now, I'm not gonna say it was easy, and I'm not going to say that it wasn't without a lot of stretching and discomfort. But in order for me to have what I truly desired, I had to make space, make room for what it is that I truly wanted.

Andrea Crisp 15:55
Okay, so how about you? You're about to embark on a brand new year, this is it, like you're you're at the starting gate here. Are you opening yourself up for expansion? Or are you closing yourself off? Are you keeping yourself small, fear that you'll be hurt, rejected, left out, left behind, that somehow others are more qualified than you are? Whatever the reason is that you have decided to stay small, that is keeping you within your upper limit. It's keeping you safe and contained, and not moving an inch. Whereas if you took the time, if you made the intention right now, that it was time to be honest with yourself, and take a look at those areas that need expansion in your life. And allow yourself to grow, your view of the world would expand, your view of what is possible would expand, your view of pretty much everything will expand.

Andrea Crisp 17:06
So the problem isn't that you don't want to experience massive growth, because I know that you do. I absolutely 100% believe that in your heart of hearts, you want growth in your life this year. But subconsciously, if you're in a position right now, where you are not accepting it, then you're going to stay where you are. So it's time to make that conscious decision to say you know what, I'm going to do the work, I'm going to get uncomfortable, I'm going to allow uncertainty into my life, I'm going to take bigger risks, I'm going to expand, I'm going to allow for more. And that is going to shift the result. And the beauty of expansion is that it can happen in every area of your life. It's not limited to one particular area. And as you learn to hold space for more of what you desire, you will continue, more will continue to open up to you. You know when I'm working with my coaching clients, we focus on what is possible through expansion. And that feels tough sometimes, but that's how we move forward. So whether that's expanding emotionally, spiritually, relationally, in business, shifting a belief that is what is going to help you get to the next level in your life. Now before I walk you through a few steps that I believe are going to help you to expand, I want to introduce you to somebody who has been really instrumental in my life. It's my friend, Niki Ferguson, and she's a money mentor. And she's going to share a money mindset tip with us.

Niki Ferguson 18:58
Hi, I'm Niki, money and mindset coach and host of Wildly Worthy. We're going to talk about expansive money mindset. So what makes your money mindset expansive, I believe that it starts with gratitude. When we see expensiveness in our lives already, we are more available for receiving. If we don't see it, we don't know it's for us, and our brains will protect us. So today go on a gratitude rampage. See how many things you have to be grateful for. This puts your mind at ease and you start to feel safe in knowing that you are worthy and deserving of money. Go into stores where you want to shop one day, drive around in the fancy neighborhoods. Start getting comfortable in those spaces. Act like you belong there, because you do, start seeing yourself as worthy of all the things on your vision board. Test drive the G Wagon, book the first class ticket, don't let your past beliefs keep you from expanding. Just try it and see what happens.

Andrea Crisp 20:01
Thank you, Niki, for sharing that wisdom with us. I'm going to make sure to link Niki's Instagram and her website in the show notes so that you can connect with her and all of her information will be there.

Andrea Crisp 20:15
Okay, so when I work with my clients on becoming more expansive in their lives, the very first thing that we talk about is becoming more aware. I know that sounds really simple, and just probably way too easy. But oftentimes, it is the situations that feel the most pressing, that are the catalysts for change. So when you realize that you're not moving forward, that's the time to ask the hard questions. That's the time to become curious and aware of what could possibly shift this situation? How could I be different in this? Who would I need to be? How can I grow through this situation? Now it's common to want to come up with solutions right away, that is actually going to probably keep you where you are now, okay. So you don't want to just go with the solutions. You want to make space for the growth.

Andrea Crisp 21:21
And instead of trying to figure out how to do it, exactly, you know, what the outcome is going to be. that's the time where you actually release the need to control the outcome. And embrace the uncertainty of the moment, allow yourself to become comfortable with being uncomfortable. Because with expansion, you'll feel as though you're being stretched in every way, which is the whole point of the exercise, okay, so it's totally okay, if you feel really uncomfortable. Just become curious about who you're becoming, what is happening, and how you're going to hold space for more in your life. So bring awareness to the situation. And ask yourself, "How can I grow through this?" Let go of what you think should be done, okay. There's no shoulds here. Learn to be comfortable with the uncomfortable and become more curious about yourself and others, that is going to allow you to really expand.

Andrea Crisp 22:27
Okay, so, as we wrap up today, I want to ask you a question: what are you going to take away from this first episode of the New Year? Being expansive? How are you going to implement that in your life, I hope that you're going to take this commitment today, to become more expansive in 2022. To become more aware of the possibilities to grow through the difficulties and challenges and release the expectations you have about how it should be done. And lean into the discomfort, become more curious about yourself, and others. Now, over the next few weeks, we're going to be in this series on becoming in 2022. And next week, we're going to shift the focus from being expansive to being magnetic. So attracting what it is you desire in your life in 2022. So if you've not already connected with me, I love to connect with you via text. Each week, I'm sending out two to three text messages, sometimes their affirmations journal prompts, guided meditations. And if you want to connect with me, go ahead and text the word "COURAGE" to 647-424-2429 I am so thrilled to be headed into 2022 with you, my friend. Until next time, remember, you have everything you need to live bravely.

Andrea Crisp 24:01
If you like this episode of The Couragecast, we'd love to hear from you. Leave us a rating and review and while you're there, hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. Original Music by Stephen Crilley. Production by Claudia Henock.

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Your mindset is your greatest asset! But it is also what may be holding you back from taking that next step in your life. Are you ready to reframe your mindset so that you can step more confidently into your purpose?

EP 193 | Embrace The New

WITH ANDREA CRISP

“In every area of life, you can be intentional about embracing what is to come by setting those intentions right now. And so when we do that, we are able to embody what it is that we desire right now, we can get in that state, and we can position ourselves to receive what it is that we want. ”

— Andrea Crisp

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Transcript

Andrea Crisp 0:00
Are you ready to step into 2022 with a fresh perspective on how you are going to approach the brand new year? Well, if you're anything like me, I know that you are making plans and strategizing and doing all the things to make sure that you are well on your way to being successful in the New Year. So today, we're talking about how you can start embracing what is to come and step into your future self.

Andrea Crisp 0:28
Hey, friend, are you ready to take courageous steps to create a life in business you love? Welcome to The Couragecast. I'm Andrea Crisp, mindset coach, author, and a multi passionate entrepreneur. For years, I was afraid to allow myself to shine that was until I discovered that I could step into my own power, shift my mindset, and take ownership of my own destiny. Now I coach women across the globe who are ready to own their life and make a massive impact. Each week, I'll share conversations with amazing humans who've been willing to face their fear and pursue their purpose. I'll provide a blend of practical and spiritual advice to help you take brave steps in your own life and business.

Andrea Crisp 1:07
Hello, welcome to The Couragecast, can you believe we have made it through another year. This was a tough year, not gonna lie, it was probably a bit better than 2020, but it was still a tough one nonetheless, but we did it together. And I am so glad that we got to do the journey with one another. And it really makes a difference when you know that you're not doing things alone, and we have one another.

Andrea Crisp 1:35
So this being our very last podcast of the year of 2021, I thought I'd share with you a few things that I am personally going to be embracing in 2022. I am so excited for a new year. And of course, I want to leave you with some questions for reflection, as you start to say goodbye to 2021 and hello to the New Year. You know, this is usually the time of year, this week between Christmas and New Year's where I am the most introspective, I take time to journal my thoughts and, you know, really plan for what it is that I want to see happen in the New Year. It's kind of like that time where I'm, you know, looking back, what didn't work, what do I need to let go of, all of those things, you know, personally, professionally, in, in many, many ways. And then also, you know, really stepping into and embodying what it is that I truly desire for 2020 20, whatever it is 2022.

Andrea Crisp 2:41
And last year, I did the same thing. And I found it made such a huge difference to set myself up in that way to set intentions that were really, really clear and succinct. And I found that over the course of the year, I was able to truly manifest those things because I was intentional about doing it right now. And so I want to encourage you that as you're listening, maybe you want to take some notes, maybe want to jot a few things down. But we're going to be focusing on embracing what's ahead and being prepared for it. So whether that's emotionally, spiritually, within your relationships, in your financial life, physically, professionally, in every area of life, you can be intentional about embracing what is to come by setting those intentions right now. And so when we do that, we are able to embody what it is that we desire right now, we can get in that state, and we can position ourselves to receive what it is that we want.

Andrea Crisp 3:45
So let me ask you, have you taken the time out yet to set intentions for your life? Maybe you are, you know, in a place right now where you know exactly what you want. And you're like, "Yes, I have all these goals set." But maybe you're in a place where you are like, you know, "I've set goals in the past and I never accomplished them and like two weeks in, I totally forget about them." Well, here's the thing. You know, if you're not setting an intention alongside of a goal, then really, it's almost like, "Okay, I'm making this lofty promise to myself that I'm never gonna actually, you know, fulfill because you are not embodying what it is that you want, right now, and then working towards that particular thing. So really, what we want to do is we want to set an intention, and set a goal.

Andrea Crisp 4:39
Okay, so here's the thing. Setting an intention requires you to access a certain state of being, so being in the emotion of what it is that you desire. Okay, I've talked a lot about intention setting over the past few months, especially within my coaching groups. I've talked about it online, I've talked about it many different places, but it has been one of the biggest game changers for me, when it came to doing different things within my business relationally, making connections with people, it really, really made a difference, setting those intentions, and then getting really clear on what goals I want to achieve. And I've taken a look, even in my financial life, of saying, "Okay, well, this is a good goal, but what would be a better goal, and then would even be the best?" And so I can see where I can make these shifts along the way. But I'm allowing myself to embody that state of already having it and moving through those stages.

Andrea Crisp 5:45
So what is it that you want in your life? Okay, so here's a few things that I think are going to help you when you are setting your intention. So first of all, number one, you want to set an intention for how you want to feel when you have gotten to that place, when you have accomplished that goal, when you have received, what it is that you want in your life. So how are you going to embody that state, allow yourself to completely be in that emotion, then the second thing is set a goal that you can accomplish or achieve. And you want to make sure that it's measurable, you want to make sure that it's possible for you to do and challenging at the same time.

Andrea Crisp 6:38
Here's the next thing you want to do is you want to release the outcome. So this is a big thing, right? I think so often we're like, okay, now I just want to hold it so tightly, that you know, I absolutely know that I'm going to achieve this. And I'm going to make, you know, sure that I know exactly how I'm going to do it. And this is going to be the way, and you write down all these things, and then, you know, doesn't happen? Well, when we release the outcome of how we're going to get there, that is when God, universe is able to really bring to us how that is going to manifest. So setting the intention is important, setting the goal is equally as important. But then we have to release the how, okay?

Andrea Crisp 7:24
The fourth thing is listen to your inner guidance, tune in to your wisdom, to that God voice inside of you. That whisper that is really showing up in your life, telling you what steps to take when to take them. Because when we're thinking, "Oh, I need to be in this hustle mentality, or I need to do it now now now", oftentimes, we're not really paying attention to when we should be doing it, and what steps we should be taking. So listening to your inner guidance is really important.

Andrea Crisp 7:59
And then the last thing is make room for it to happen. Uh, being in a state of allowing, is just being, "Okay, I'm open, I'm open to it happening, I'm ready to receive it. I'm here, I'm available for that to happen." And you can do this for every area of your life, right? You can start with the emotional part of your life. So maybe you're in a place right now, where you really want healing or restoration, you can do it around that, spiritually, you know, we always can grow, focus on expansion, or deepening our faith. Relationally, you can ask yourself, you know, are there relationships that you want? Or how do you want to deepen them? Or grow in them? Or how do you want to show up differently in your relationships? Financially, like I mentioned before, you can set goals for your income, but also, you know, releasing debt, increasing savings. And there's so many ways you can do that. Physically, how do you want to feel in your body? Do you want to have more movement and increase activity? What would that look like? How would you feel, you know, in that state, and maybe even setting a specific goal or challenge for movement in your life? And then of course, professionally, you know, where do you want to be a year from now? Do you want to make a change? Is there something that really needs to shift in your life? Or do you want to grow in a particular area and you know, become an authority in something or an expert in something?

Andrea Crisp 9:40
And of course, last but not least, and I didn't mention this before, but you know, have fun? Like, what do you want to do for fun? Really taking that time to enjoy your life is so important, and maybe you've not been spending a whole lot of time thinking about how it is that you want to enjoy your life, maybe that's travel or adventure or doing something new, taking up a new hobby or just really allowing yourself to be in that place of ease and flow within your life. So, in every area of your life, you can set a goal and intention. And then just take that time to release the outcome and listen to your inner wisdom and guidance, and make room to allow it to happen. And I know that when you do that, when you take that time and set aside that time to really allow yourself to truly set an intention for what it is that you desire, you're gonna find that you're able to manifest something really, really spectacular in the New Year, and embrace that future version of yourself right now.

Andrea Crisp 10:52
Friend, I have loved doing the journey with you in 2021, and I'm really looking forward to what's coming for the podcast and for your life in 2022. And if we haven't already connected, why don't you go ahead and text me the word COURAGE to 647-424-2429. I send about two to three text messages a week, their daily affirmations, journal prompts, guided meditations, and that way we can stay connected to one another. I love you. Happy New Year, my friend. Until next time, remember you have everything you need to live bravely.

Andrea Crisp 11:27
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Your mindset is your greatest asset! But it is also what may be holding you back from taking that next step in your life. Are you ready to reframe your mindset so that you can step more confidently into your purpose?

EP 192 | What To Release

WITH ANDREA CRISP

“Like in order to embrace what is coming this New Year, full of possibility for you, you have to let go of what you’re holding on to now. I’m saying this as much to you, as I’m saying it to myself that I need to open that box today. And I need to allow myself to step into the new.”

— Andrea Crisp

Are you holding on to things in your life even though they are no longer serving a purpose? As we close out the year – take some time to reflect on what in your life you can release in order to make room for the new.

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Transcript

Andrea Crisp 0:00
Is there something in your life that you are holding on to that is no longer serving you? Now is the time to release anything that you no longer need. Whether that is a relationship, whether that's material possessions, or even an idea, or an opportunity that is no longer aligned with your vision. Today on the podcast, we're talking about how you can start to release those things from your life to make way for the new.

Andrea Crisp 0:31
Hey, friend, are you ready to take courageous steps to create a life and business you love? Welcome to the Couragecast. I'm Andrea Crisp, mindset coach, author, and a multi passionate entrepreneur. For years, I was afraid to allow myself to shine that was until I discovered that I could step into my own power, shift my mindset, and take ownership of my own destiny. Now I coach women across the globe who are ready to own their life, and make a massive impact. Each week, I'll share conversations with amazing humans who've been willing to face their fear and pursue their purpose. I'll provide a blend of practical and spiritual advice to help you take brave steps in your own life and business.

Andrea Crisp 1:10
Hello there, welcome to the Couragecast! My name is Andrea Crisp, and I'm your host. And I want to thank you for being here, just taking the time to hang out with me. And I'm just so glad that we have gotten to do the journey together over the past year. And can you believe that we are in the last two weeks of 2021. Like it's actually blowing my mind. I'm thinking about it right now, this week is Christmas. And it's like one of my favorite times of the year. Last year was really strange because we had a huge outbreak of the pandemic right around Christmas time, so there was not a lot of festivities where I was, and so this year is a bit different. You know, we're still not completely out of the woods, but things are definitely looking brighter, and a bit more cheery around here. So I'm excited to actually take a little bit of time to rest and enjoy my friends and family over the Christmas holidays, and just to get outside and play in the snow. Because you know, we've got tons of snow here in northern Ontario, I don't even checked out my Instagram account, I post a lot about taking walks and being out with my puppy, Coffee Crisp, and It's basically like a winter wonderland. If you've never checked out my Instagram, you can find me at @andreacrispcoach, you can also find the podcast at @the.couragecast.

Andrea Crisp 2:36
So with all of that, you know, just talking about the weather and the cold. You know, one thing that I don't like is that it's freezing cold. In fact, while I'm recording this, it is like probably minus 15 degrees Celsius, that's really cold. So cold that I have to plug in my car. And our days are really short. So it can be you know, sometimes a little bit gloomy, you know. And the other day, I went out to start my car, and it wouldn't start, which is no big surprise here. But I have been plugging it in for the past few weeks. And even with that, I know you're thinking, okay, plug in, how do you plug in a car? Well, I have this thing under my hood, which allows me to actually plug in my car so that it actually always has some sort of power going to it. But anyways, my car is a bit older, and I need as much power going to it as possible, and especially in the winter, so I had plugged it in. But even with that it did not start. Now when I first bought my car, back in like 2003, okay, yeah, 17 years old, it, you know, sat in the garage at the townhouse that I lived in. And, you know, it was, you know, one of those amazing brand new cars, I was so excited about it. And I loved it, it was like, had all the bells and whistles and everything. But you know, 17 years later, it's a little bit of a different story. And the reason why I wanted to share with you a little bit about my car situation, there is a reason, is that I have found that so often we do not let go of those things that are keeping us in the past in order to embrace what is coming in the future. And the reason why I'm thinking about this in particular today is because this morning, I was actually on Instagram and I was taking a look at some of the friends that I know in the Mastermind I'm in and I came across this one particular story, and one of the girls was posting about a brand new car that she just purchased and I was like, "Ah! Would that be amazing to purchase a brand new car!"

Andrea Crisp 5:01
But what was really cool was that she was sharing a story about her old car, and how her old car had gotten her through so many things in her life. And it was kind of a rite of passage for her, actually, when she left a marriage, and she was, you know, venturing out on her own, it was like the first thing she had owned herself. And then she has just bought a brand new car. And it was almost like this upgrade or uplevel, to the new thing in her life. And as I was reading the posts, I was really struck, you know, by that, because I'm thinking about, you know, wow, like, I'm still holding on to some things in the past, not yet embracing those things in the future. And for years, I felt like I had to earn my way to success. And that meant that anything that I bought, or anything that I that I had in my life, was something that I had to work for, I had to hustle for, whether it was in my business, or whether it was in other ways. And if I didn't put in the time and effort, then I didn't deserve to have it.

Andrea Crisp 6:13
Now, that's an old mentality and an old story, that I have been really actively shifting in my life, but maybe you can relate to that maybe you're in a place in your life right now, where you are still holding on to those old stories, you're still holding on to those old things, those old ways of being those old ways of living, because it's familiar, it's comfortable. And it's the old narrative. And maybe you just think that's what you deserve. And that mentality kept me in the same place, year after year after year, never really making, you know, shifts in my life that were that big, they were just more incremental, little shifts, which is great. You know, making small shifts in life is really good. But when you want to make significant strides in your life, you have to make bigger adjustments. And just a few weeks ago, I was chatting with a good friend, Vanessa, and she was challenging me to, you know, take a bigger step financially in my life. And I was, you know, talking to her about, you know, what would that look like? And she asked me, "You know, was there something that you could buy?" And immediately, I knew what that was, No, it wasn't a car, even though maybe you're thinking, you know, although I probably do need one. But it was an iPhone. And I knew that this is something that I've been holding off purchasing, because I have an iPhone, and it works. And even though the battery is always going dead really quickly. And you know, sometimes when I'm doing things live on Instagram, I have to wonder if it's going to just go dead on me. Like, you know, all these things, you know, that happens with an older iPhone. And here's the thing about that:

Andrea Crisp 8:00
Back, I don't know, five years ago or so, I had bought a brand new iPhone, I was at a wedding out the middle of nowhere, and I had my iPhone in my back pocket. And I went into one of those porta potties, and my phone dropped in the Porta Potti. Of course, I never retrieved it. But at the time, I really didn't have the money to afford to buy a new one. So my mom decided that she would help me out and she bought me a new iPhone. Well, there was a lot of shame around that, there was a lot of, you know, guilt that I felt about having lost an iPhone, that was really expensive. And now you know, I've had another one that's basically paid for. So I did my best to, you know, preserve that iPhone for years and years and years. And then when it came time to buy myself another one, my mom was upgrading her iPhone. So I said, Well, I'll just take your old iPhone because it's newer than mine. And I upgraded to hers, which was actually hand me down. And I've had that iPhone for a few years. Because it was great. It was you know, free. And it kept me on a really low plan.

Andrea Crisp 9:08
But here's the thing. You know, when I really take a look at why I haven't bought a new iPhone, it's more about you know, I wonder, do I deserve to have something new? Do I deserve to have that good thing in my life? And, and how often do we do that? You know, even though we need things, even though we feel like you know, things would help us in our lives and make things easier. You know, we feel as though, "Okay, well, I'll just get by with this older thing, or I'll just kind of make it through with what I have now or I'll just make do, right?" And we live in this place of not believing like we deserve something, and so we don't allow ourselves to have it. So after this conversation with Vanessa, I made the decision, "Okay. Hey, I am going to go ahead, and I am going to buy a new iPhone 12." And so I got on the phone and I called around to price out the twelves. And as you know, things would have it, I couldn't get my hands on a 12. And I was thinking, "Okay, do I go love it," you know, the old story right going backwards. And the girl was like, "Well, we have the 13, which is the brand new phone." And I ended up going ahead and purchasing a an iPhone 13 Promax. It was in the blue color that I wanted. And it was the, you know, exact model that I was looking for. But it was a really, really tough step for me to take.

Andrea Crisp 10:42
And I knew I needed to share this with you, because maybe you're in your life right now where you're thinking, "You know, I really do need to do something for myself, I need to step into that place, but I'm holding on, I'm holding on to the old thing." So, you know, the story just keeps going, I get the phone in the mail. And if you can believe it, it's been sitting in the box, since I got it. I still, even though I'm recording this episode right now, have not opened the box. It is sitting there. And when I was on Instagram this morning, and I was listening to the story of this girl about, you know, telling about her new car, I was thinking to myself, like, "Woah, why haven't you open that box, like, you know, you took the step, you bought the phone. And now you're sitting here with a brand new phone in a box. And you're not opening it."

Andrea Crisp 11:43
And it was such a realization for me of holding on to things that are not serving us anymore. And as we approach a new year, I want to encourage you encourage myself to let those things go. Whether it's an old relationship, whether it's an old way of living, of being, whether it's, you know, a job that you've hated for ever and ever and ever, and you just are doing it because you're doing it, and you don't really want to be doing it or it's a material possession that you know needs to have an upgrade, like a car or a phone.

Andrea Crisp 12:28
Like in order to embrace what is coming this New Year, full of possibility for you, you have to let go of what you're holding on to now. I'm saying this as much to you, as I'm saying it to myself that I need to open that box today. And I need to allow myself to step into the new. And although it's a little silly example, it highlighted the importance that I felt I needed to share with you. And sometimes it's those little things that make the biggest difference.

Andrea Crisp 13:10
So let me ask you, how are you preparing to step into the New Year? What do you need to release in your life? You know, next week is going to be our last week of the podcast in 2021. I'm going to follow this episode up with how we can step into the new, and embodying that future version of ourselves right now, like right as we speak, and how do we start planning and preparing for 2022. But that means we need to let go of what was, so as you're preparing to go into this week of Christmas with your friends and family. You know, maybe it's an old habit, an old way of being, maybe it's you know, being defensive around your family or whatever it is. Whatever it is that you need to release, I just encourage you to to really consider that. And before we go today, I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. And of course I will be back next week dropping our last episode of the year, but I'm sending you so much love. And until next time. Remember, you have everything you need to live bravely.

Andrea Crisp 14:27
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Your mindset is your greatest asset! But it is also what may be holding you back from taking that next step in your life. Are you ready to reframe your mindset so that you can step more confidently into your purpose?

EP 191 | Cultivating Community

WITH ANDREA CRISP

“One of the biggest things that I learned this year was that when you get in the room with people who are running the race, and have the best intentions, not only for themselves, but for you, that you will grow exponentially. But if you find yourself in a space where you are not growing, and you are feeling like you’re being held back, then that is going to also have adverse effects on you”

— Andrea Crisp

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When you cultivate community in your life it shifts the way you perceive your circumstances and what is possible for your life. Today we are in episode four of the four-part series on cultivating our desires beginning with cultivating community. 

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Andrea Crisp 0:00
One of the best pieces of advice I've ever been given, is to get in a room where people are willing to hoist you on their shoulders and elevate you to the next level. And if you're in a community where you are thriving, you are going to see your personal and professional life grow leaps and bounds. But if you find yourself in community, where you are feeling depleted, exhausted, and it feels toxic and maybe even abusive, then it could be time for you to step away. Today we're finishing off the series, Cultivating Your Desires, by talking about how to cultivate community within our lives.

Andrea Crisp 0:42
Hey, friend, are you ready to take courageous steps to create a life and business you love? Welcome to The Couragecast. I'm Andrea Crisp, mindset coach, author, and a multi passionate entrepreneur. For years, I was afraid to allow myself to shine that was until I discovered that I could step into my own power, shift my mindset, and take ownership of my own destiny. Now I coach women across the globe who are ready to own their life and make a massive impact. Each week I'll share conversations with amazing humans who've been willing to face their fear and pursue their purpose. I'll provide a blend of practical and spiritual advice to help you take brave steps in your own life and business.

Andrea Crisp 1:21
Well, hello friend! I am so glad that you have joined me today tuning in. For the 100 and 91st I think episode of The Couragecast. I cannot believe we are like almost to 200. I am a little bit shocked and amazed myself. And we are in a four part series right now called Cultivating Your Desires. And today we're focusing on Cultivating Community, which is one of my very, very favorite topics to talk about. This is something that when we can learn to do personally, professionally, it will change so much in our lives. And so as you've been listening through this four part series, we started with Cultivating Gratitude. Then we moved to talking about Cultivating Belief. Then last week, we were talking about Cultivating Trust. Today, we're talking all about Cultivating Community. And you know, when I'm talking about this, sometimes these episodes are not really pre planned. And so we just roll with it, right? We just do what we need to do.

Andrea Crisp 2:31
Okay, what I want to talk to you about is what does that look like in your life? Do you have the kind of community in your life right now that you truly desire? Is the community you're in helping you grow and flourish and thrive? Or do you feel like you're being held back? One of the biggest things that I learned this year was that when you get in the room with people who are running the race, and have the best intentions, not only for themselves, but for you, that you will grow exponentially. But if you find yourself in a space where you are not growing, and you are feeling like you're being held back, then that is going to also have adverse effects on you. So first thing I want to talk to you about is how to know when you're in a community that you're not thriving in. Okay, and here's the thing, you might have all sorts of friends or coworkers, or even be in a church community, that you're like, oh, everyone's really lovely. And you know, they're all showing up and doing amazing things in the world. But do you sense that you are being pushed forward, and challenged, and allowed to grow and flourish?

Andrea Crisp 3:57
So often, we can find ourselves in these positions where we are looking for the approval and validation of the people within our community. And so we are trying to strive and hustle and get that approval from them. So that we can maybe, you know, move up the ladder in your business, or we can get some sort of atta girl or atta boy, as the case may be. And really, that stems from a need for validation and approval.

Andrea Crisp 4:34
And I know for years of my own life, you know, I was involved in the church, and I was a pastor. So there were a lot of times where I was leading, but I was also with my own peers who are pastors as well. And women in ministry and people that I was surrounded with all the time. And there were often times where I felt like I was in a community that was thriving, fact, there was one church that I was in. I'll shout them out because they're amazing, but my friends back at Stone Church in 2011, and 2012, 2013, when I was there, we had amazing community. We loved each other, we were there for each other, we were thriving with one another. And we were seeing so many amazing things happen within our community, within the church at that time.

Andrea Crisp 5:23
I can also take a look back at my time at another church, when I was just finishing college in the late 90s, and early 2000s. Calvary Temple, I was with phenomenal individuals who really loved each other, we spent holidays together, we went on vacations, we were there in hard times, and good times, we saw people getting married, and having kids and, and it was just this culture that we were all thriving in. And it was beautiful. And it was magnetic. And man, I loved everything about it. I also had amazing community in college as well. So even as I look back there, there are many, many, many times where I was in community that was beautiful. And just so life giving.

Andrea Crisp 6:11
But I've also been in community where it was nothing like that at all, where it was really about, do what we say, just show up, and do this. You don't have autonomy over your own life, or what you desire, or how you're going to live your life. And we want to know everything that you know you're doing. And we want to have a say in all of that. And that kind of community is toxic. And that kind of leadership is not life giving. And in community like that, it perpetuates this desire to continue to get approval because you're never meeting the expectations of the community, or of the leadership in the community. And so when you're in a position like that, that can create a narrative or perception around what it's like to be in community. And oftentimes, when we lack community, or we've been in a hurtful situation, where community has been involved, there is a lack of trust there. And we cannot grow and thrive both personally and professionally. So it's so important for us to actually put ourselves in a position or be in a room where we have community that exists with integrity, where we have community that is for us, and helping us, and really elevating our lives in every way.

Andrea Crisp 7:40
Now back at the beginning of the year, friend of mine, Alex, who we had met when we were in ministry, and he's a brilliant story, coach, he's actually been on the podcast several times. Alex and I were talking about a mastermind that he was in at the time. And he was in his, probably the time, go into his third round of Fast Foundations with Chris and Lori Harder. And I had seen this exponential growth in his business and in his life. And it was really, really cool to see and to watch. And I knew that the community that he was in was just like, obviously, doing huge things for him. And I know that when you're in good community that amazing things happen. So I was talking to him and I decided, You know what I'm going to jump in, and I am going to invest in my life in this way, and be mentored by Chris and Lori Harder, which is super cool. But also, one of the things that I didn't realize was going to be a complete game changer in my life was the community of people I was surrounded with when I joined Fast Foundations. A lot of that stems from the leadership and from what is cultivated within the leadership of that community. And when it is done with integrity, and when it is done responsibly, and when it is done with love, then it is phenomenal. And you will see people grow and expand in ways that will absolutely blow your mind. And that is exactly what I was seeing within this group of people. I was seeing coaches and entrepreneurs, business owners, that were literally being so generous with their time, with their gifts, with their talents, with their expertise, and not asking for anything in return. And that was just creating this huge momentum that was allowing people to start shifting and moving forward in their own life and in their own business.

Andrea Crisp 9:35
First, so I was like a little bit shocked because I was like, "Oh my gosh, there's so much going on here!" But as I started to, you know, settle in into the community, I started to say, "Okay, well, where do I fit in, in the picture of this and what can I add for value?" Because when you're part of community, it's not just about taking, it's also about giving and so you have that reciprocity In a community that if you're giving to someone, maybe that person's not giving back to you, maybe you're getting it from somewhere else within that community or within that room. And being in community and cultivating community and connection with people will always make a huge difference in your life. And I've seen where people get into community, and they isolate, and they don't. And I've seen where they, you know, want to say, well, that community just wasn't for me, you know, well, a lot of times that they weren't showing up either. Now, this has happened both in different group settings that I've been in, church settings that I've been in, where there has been a major, where people have not really allowed themselves to cultivate that. And that's the whole thing about community is you got to be part of the community. And there's going to be times in community where, you know, things go awry, or go a mess, and you're like, "Okay, we've got to deal with that. And we've got to walk that out." And this person's, like, you know, not pulling their weight, or this person's a little bit annoying, or, you know, this person showboating or however, that looks, right? That's part of the process.

Andrea Crisp 11:16
And when you are in community, you have those conversations, and you work things out with one another, and you continue to elevate one another, to an extent that you're able to start moving forward in your life, and you're able to truly stand on each other's shoulders, and get where you need to go. You know, for a long time, I had this perception, I guess, I'll call it that people weren't showing up for me. And that was a narrative that I had created when I was in a culture and a community that was not really full of integrity. And so I started to believe that, you know, wherever I went after that, I was constantly going to be in communities that people just weren't going to show up for you and weren't gonna want the best for you. And so I would carry that into the next place, I would go and, and that was something that I had to own and take responsibility for. And realize that sometimes when you're coming into new community, after you've been hurt or wounded, there is a time where you have to take for healing. And you have to allow yourself to really let past things go, allow forgiveness within your life within the context of where you had been maybe in the past, so that you can be fully present and available within that new context.

Andrea Crisp 12:44
And you'll know, your intuition will guide you to tell you when you are in a community that is not life giving, fact I just talked to a friend today, and we were talking about that specifically. And in the conversation what she was saying to me, "You know, I don't feel as though I am being given opportunity. And I feel like I'm being passed over. And I feel like it is an abusive situation." And oftentimes, when we are in those abusive situations, or those toxic situations, we have to take, you know, some responsibility and say, "Okay, well, why am I here? Why am I allowing myself to stay? And what is the payoff, for me staying in this community or in this place, and taking a step away, can yes, be difficult, but also be one of the best things you'll ever do for yourself, so that you can start to be surrounded by people who are willing to cheer you on, and encourage you, and be there for you, and get around healthy individuals that want the best for you.

Andrea Crisp 13:51
Here's the thing. There's the two sides of community. And if you find yourself in a community that is toxic and abusive, then I want to encourage you to take a look at you know, why are you staying? What's the payoff? And if you're just starting to get into community that is, you know, amazing, then what do you have to add within that community? How can you offer value to those people? And how can you be in a position where you are receiving what they can give you. Because both of those things are going to teach you such valuable lessons and be something that will help you to grow both yourself professionally, and your personal life as well because that will spill over that will create opportunity that will really help you to move forward in your life in a whole new way.

Andrea Crisp 14:44
So in this series, we talked about being grateful and cultivating that gratitude in in the times that are really good and in the times that are challenging. We talked about cultivating belief and really knowing that things are working out for us. Cultivating trust in ourselves in God and in others, and cultivating community, getting in spaces and rooms, virtually and in person, that are completely life giving and allowing ourselves to be released and let go of those toxic environments that are not leading us towards our potential.

Andrea Crisp 15:21
Friend, this has been a phenomenal time that we've gotten to share with one another, all about cultivating desire, because the truth of the matter is when you really know what it is that you want in your life, then you can cultivate these things and allow that to manifest in such a beautiful way. We are going to finish out the episode today with a guided meditation. And if we're not already connected through text, I would love to connect with you there. I've started a brand new tech community and you can join it by going to the show notes and clicking on the link or you can text me the word COURAGE at 647-424-2429 and that number will also be in the show notes for you as well. I love ya. I'm so excited to finish off 2021 with you with a couple more episodes this year. But let's get ourselves in a comfortable position for the last of our guided meditations.

Andrea Crisp 16:30
Allow yourself to get in a comfortable position. Place your feet firmly on the floor. Your shoulders tall, give yourself room to allow the breath to completely fill your body. During this meditation today, we will be focusing on creating an intention around cultivating community within your life. Just take a quick moment to allow yourself to create an intention about what it is that you truly desire. When you think about having community, what would that look like? How would you feel? How would you be showing up within that community? Take a deep breath all the way down to your belly, allowing the air to completely fill you, and as you exhale release any fear or concern you have a about being in community with others. Allow yourself to completely feel the possibility of trust, of collaboration, of deepened relationship when you are in a healthy, vibrant community that is allowing you to grow and expand in your life personally and professionally.

Andrea Crisp 19:06
Is there anything that you need to release from those old environments, those past communities that have been holding you back from truly being yourself, from adding value, and for showing up each and every time as the most authentic version of who you are. Take a moment to extend grace and compassion to yourself. If you've been holding yourself back for any reason, and make that commitment right now that you are going to step fully into the most authentic version of yourself, and show up in radical responsibility within community in your own life. Knowing that you will energetically draw the community to you, that you desire to help you shift your life, and position you for what it is that you truly desire, and when that is become your clear focus, take a deep breath all the way down to your belly and release. Take one more deep breath in and let it all go, knowing that it is complete, and when you're ready, bring movement to your hands into your feet and open your eyes. Thank you for joining me for this meditation.

Andrea Crisp 21:35
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Your mindset is your greatest asset! But it is also what may be holding you back from taking that next step in your life. Are you ready to reframe your mindset so that you can step more confidently into your purpose?

EP 190 | Cultivating Trust

WITH ANDREA CRISP

“Really trusting yourself is all about learning to have grace and compassion for yourself. Learning that you can release yourself from these crazy expectations of being perfect, of having to know all the answers, of having to constantly be working, and hustling, and striving, trusting yourself is really about knowing that you, innately, are worthy, and that you can make decisions that will benefit your life.”

— Andrea Crisp

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When you cultivate trust  in your life it shifts the way you perceive your circumstances and what is possible for your life. Today we are in episode three  of the  four part series on cultivating our desires beginning with cultivating trust. 

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Andrea Crisp 0:00
What would your life look like if you cultivated trust with yourself, God, and others? In this episode, we are continuing our four part series in Cultivating Our Desires. And today we're focusing on what trust looks like and how we can start to cultivate that and grow personally and professionally.

Andrea Crisp 0:23
Hey, friend, are you ready to take courageous steps to create a life in business you love. Welcome to The Couragecast. I'm Andrea Crisp, mindset coach, author, and a multi passionate entrepreneur. For years, I was afraid to allow myself to shine. That was until I discovered that I could step into my own power, shift my mindset, and take ownership of my own destiny. Now I coach women across the globe who are ready to own their life and make a massive impact. Each week, I'll share conversations with amazing humans who've been willing to face their fear and pursue their purpose. I'll provide a blend of practical and spiritual advice to help you take brave steps in your own life and business.

Andrea Crisp 1:02
Well, hello there, welcome to The Couragecast. Friend, I am really excited to be doing this four part series that we're in right now, which is all about cultivating what we desire in our lives. And if you ever stopped to think about what it is that you truly desire, like have you gotten still enough to actually think about what it is that you want? For a long time, I avoided doing that. I think maybe I didn't feel like I deserved it. So I didn't want to be disappointed or put my expectations too high. And so I just never really thought about what it is that I desire. But I've had some friends and peers lately that have been encouraging me to really get honest about what it is that I do desire in my life. And how is that going to manifest personally in my life, and also in my business.

Andrea Crisp 2:02
And so in this four part series that we're in right now, we're talking about how to cultivate those desires. And the first one is cultivating gratitude. What does it look like to really be in a place of gratefulness, of appreciation for those things in our lives that we love, but also for the challenges that we may be facing because of the lessons that we can learn. And then the second week, we talked about cultivating belief. And that one is so important when we are establishing ourselves in business, and entrepreneurship is really having a belief around what is possible, and how do you cultivate that within your life. So that was the second part of the series. And today, we're focusing on cultivating trust.

Andrea Crisp 2:55
Oh, my friend. Now this one is so important. At the beginning of 2021, I set an intention for my year. And it was three pronged: to learn to trust myself, God, and others. And if you've been tuning into The Couragecast for any length, then you know a bit about my story. I won't go into length with it today. But I had a lot of woundings and spiritual abuse that I had experienced when I was a pastor, and other things in life that had happened and that really had created a distrust in my life. And as I started to go through my faith deconstruction, a lot of that was learning about how I could trust again. And so this year for me has been learning to trust myself, to trust God and to trust others.

Andrea Crisp 3:53
And so the first question that I have for you today, as you are thinking about cultivating trust in your own life, where are you at right now, when it comes to trust? Do you trust yourself to execute the plans you have for your life? Do you trust that source, God, universe is going to come through for you? Do you trust that you can have a community or relationships that really help you move to the next level? Are you developing them? Are you cultivating them? Or are you in a place in your life where you feel like you need to be isolated, you need to keep everything to yourself, where you really truly don't trust yourself to make those decisions. You really don't trust God, source, universe to come through for you. Or you don't trust that other people really have your back, or that they're there for you when you need eat them. And part of growing and expanding our lives, expanding our businesses is really about cultivating that trust within those three areas. And I think that they really reflect one another, If you really think about it, to how much you trust yourself, will really be how much you trust God, and how much you trust others, It is a reflection, it is a mirror. And so you can't grow one without growing all three.

Andrea Crisp 5:34
So we're going to talk about a little bit about that today, and how I have been cultivating those things in my life and how that has helped me. And hopefully those things will also be helping you as well. So let's first talk about trusting ourselves. Maybe you've, you know, been at a place in your life where you're like, I've made some really terrible decisions, or I've gotten myself in to some situations and circumstances that I don't want to be in. And I feel like I'm trapped in them, I feel like I'm stuck. And I don't really trust myself to get out of them, I don't trust myself to make a decision that is going to benefit me, or my life, or my finances, or any of those things. And really trusting yourself is all about learning to have grace and compassion for yourself.

Andrea Crisp 6:24
Learning that you can release yourself from these crazy expectations of being perfect, of having to know all the answers, of having to constantly be working, and hustling, and striving, trusting yourself is really about knowing that you, innately, are worthy, and that you can make decisions that will benefit your life. And that when things don't work out, you can be resourceful enough to make an adjustment, and a change, and begin to move forward. But when we don't trust ourselves, it's almost like we're asking for something that we can never get back. Because at the core, we don't trust ourselves enough to carry it, we don't trust ourselves enough to own it, we don't trust ourselves enough to be responsible with it. And then we give away that power to someone else. So trusting yourself is all about learning that you have the permission. You give yourself the permission and the ownership over your own life. Think about that for a second. What would be possible for you, if you gave yourself permission, today, to take a risk, to start a new job, to start a new business, to get out there and put your message out into the world? What would be possible? What kind of impact would you have? If you trusted yourself, you gave yourself permission to do just that.

Andrea Crisp 8:05
The second thing is trusting God. So whether you look at it as God, Source, Divine Energy, Consciousness, however you look at it, we're going to look at it in the same way. Because it's trusting that there is something bigger than yourself at play, that is working for your good. And so often we fall into this victim mentality of things are happening to us. And really, when we are trusting Source, God, we are trusting things are happening for us, even when they are not going exactly as planned. Even when we don't know exactly what's going to come up next, or how we're going to walk things out in our lives. There is an ability to trust that Source, The Divine, is working things out for us. When I started to dive into that for myself. It really was about pulling back the layers of some of the religious beliefs that I had had. And if you're listening to this, and you've had a similar experience, or maybe you've been thinking, "You know what, that's a hold up for me, like that's something that I don't know that I really trust God. I've you know, put my faith in God and God hasn't come through for me." I want you to take a step back and go, "Okay, well, what exactly am I asking here? What exactly do I want God to come through for me? And do I trust that what happens for me is for my benefit, is for my good? Whether it is to expand me, to provide growth and learning, opportunity." And when we look at everything as an opportunity versus everything as It's happening to me, and "Oh, no, I need to guard myself against it. And God obviously doesn't like me or I'm not favored, or I'm not blessed", which that totally drives me nuts when people do #blessed. I'm like, Oh, so you're more blessed than everybody else? No, here's the thing.

Andrea Crisp 10:16
A lot of people who do that really are saying that they believe God is doing things for their benefit, doesn't mean they're more blessed. It just means they believe they are more blessed. Okay? And so there's a difference. And for a long time, I was like, "Well, you know what, okay, great, you'll be blessed. I obviously have gotten the short end of the stick, God is not for me, I am not favored." But I had to realize that it wasn't about that at all. It was about: Do I allow God to work things out of my life, for my benefit, and not expect that everything always has to be perfect, and in order, and pretty, and all the things? But I know that when I am in a place of allowing, and I'm in a position to receive, that God is going to do things for me, and I'm going to be stretched, and grow, and there's going to be that trust developed, cultivated, that we can move forward. Here's the thing that has come up for me over and over this year is really co creating with the divine. And that's all about trust, when I believe that God is for me, and I mean that co-creation, I know that when I am deeply connected to Source, deeply connected to God, that is when the best things come.

Andrea Crisp 11:41
The third thing is cultivating trust with others. And if you've ever been in a position in your life, where you've been wounded, in friendship, or in business, this can be a really difficult place to be because maybe you have an idea about what it's like to be in relationship with others, when it comes to business, when it comes to your personal life, when it comes to romantic relationships. And you don't have a lot of trust, that they are for you, that they want to be your friends, that they want to be in community with you. And developing and cultivating trust with others is, is a lot like letting them off the hook too and saying, "You know what, I understand that what you are going through in your own life is something that I have to be aware of. And I have to know and understand that we are walking the path together. And that we can do that walking in our own lanes that we can do that when each other are growing at different paces, we can do that knowing that if we believe the best of each other, and for each other, then we can cultivate that trust in one another, and allow ourselves to both grow, and to experience all sorts of amazing things."

Andrea Crisp 13:02
When I think of the Mastermind that I have been in this past year, it has been one of the biggest growth experiences for me in learning and cultivating trust in other people, especially when it comes to business. I've always had amazing relationships and friendships, but the business aspect of it was something that was lacking. And I was surrounded by a lot of amazing coaches, most of whom were way ahead of me in business. And there were times where I had to check myself and go, are they for me? Or am I just wondering if they're trying to sell me on something? Or, you know, are they wanting more out of me than what I'm able to give? And I had to look back internally and say to myself, "You know what, I don't think it's necessarily about them. I think it's about me and about whether or not I can trust." Because here's the thing, a lot of the times we want to put the onus on somebody else. But what we're looking at in them is often a reflection of the very thing that we are judging in ourselves. And so when we are trusting other people, and we are seeing something we don't like, often we need to take a look back and say, "Okay, is this something in me that I need to take a look at, or shift in my life or make an adjustment, because if I'm making a judgment on them, then it's probably happening in my life as well?"

Andrea Crisp 14:31
So developing and cultivating trust is all about allowing ourselves to be in a position to trust someone else. Okay, and when we are in a position to trust other people, and to really allow those people into our lives to create synergy, and we will energetically draw the right people. It's not like we're going to continually draw negative people because if you're in that negative energy, then you'll magnetize that to you. But if you're in this energy and high vibe of really believing that people want the best for you, you're going to draw those people to you, see how that works. So when you think about it, really cultivating trust is really about creating this pathway of belief in our lives, that things are working out for us. And that we can trust the process, we can trust ourselves, we can trust God, and we can trust others. And when we allow ourselves to move on that continuum, and create momentum, in that in our lives, magic happens.

Andrea Crisp 15:41
So as you are thinking about, you know, even moving into the New Year, where can you focus your attention? Do you think you need to start with focusing on trusting yourself, trusting God, trusting other people? Where is there a disconnect for you,right now, that you can start to focus on? I know that when you make this a priority in your life and in your business, you are going to grow exponentially, and you're going to see growth happen in your personal life and in your business, because I think that when you focus on one, it also spills out into the other as well. So you have to trust that just take one little step, and focus on one thing, start there, and then believe that it is going to actually spell out and spill over into every other area of your life as well.

Andrea Crisp 16:35
And if this is something that you're thinking, you know, what I love to work on. And I love to truly create and establish that trust in myself, God, and others, but I've got some limitations, or blocks, or things that are holding me back from doing that, then I want to invite you to jump on a call with me, and let's chat about that. Let's see if there is something that you can work out, and switch that narrative so that you can position yourself to grow in this area. And in order to do so you just go to my website, which is andreacrisp.ca, and you can book a time, it's free, we'll chat. And if it's something that you want to continue to work on with me, then we will go from there.

Andrea Crisp 17:17
Friends, I have loved doing the series with you. Next week, we're going to be finishing off this four part series on Cultivating Our Desires. And we're going to be focusing on cultivating community and what does that look like? And how is that going to be established, and built in your own life. And speaking of community, I don't know if you have joined my brand new text community. I'd love for you to jump over there, and text me, because I am sending out about two to three text messages a week, journal prompts, affirmations, encouragement, guided meditations, all about how you can take those big, brave steps in your life. I have the link in the show notes. But if you want to go ahead and just text me right now, you can text me the word COURAGE to 647-424-2429. Before we go today, I want to invite you just to take a little bit of time for yourself. We're going to go through a guided meditation, and just be in that place of allowing trust into our own lives.

Andrea Crisp 18:24
In this meditation today, we are going to take time to develop trust. Perhaps you have been in a place in your life where you have wanted to deepen that connection, deepen that trust with yourself, with God, Source, Energy, with others in your life. For the purpose of this meditation, set intention, and focus on one of the three, yourself, God, or others. Take a deep breath all the way to your belly. And as you exhale, allow your body to completely relax.

Andrea Crisp 19:21
Take another breath in and as you inhale, allow yourself to be filled with that light energy. And as you exhale, release any stress, or anxiety, or discomfort that you may be feeling. Imagine that you are in a place where you feel completely held, supported by everything and everyone around you. Visualize where you are, what that looks like, and how you feel. And as you get that visual in your mind's eye, allow it to become even more clear. Pulling the colors and vibrancy, bringing it to life in your mind. And allow those feelings of being supported, and held completely fill your entire body.

Andrea Crisp 21:04
Being held and supported in this way allows you to completely trust and deepen that relationship with yourself, your ability to make decisions, be resourceful. Take risk to start new things, and to grow, and expand. Deepening trust allows you to completely connect with yourself in a whole new way. Letting go and forgiving any part of you that feels like you have disappointed yourself, that you haven't met expectation, or you have fallen short in some way. And as you release any of those feelings, and emotions, allow yourself to deepen that connection of trust with yourself that it's okay when things aren't perfect, that it's okay when things don't turn out exactly the way you had intended. That it's okay, that you are not exactly in the position you'd hoped you would be. But that you can create forward momentum in your life. Because you now trust yourself to walk out those desires in your life, and bring those desires clear into your mind's eye. Getting a full complete picture of what it would look like to be in the fullness of your desire, trusting that you have the capacity and capability to bring that about.

Andrea Crisp 23:50
Take a deep breath all the way to your belly, and allow yourself to completely feel how excited and at peace you are when this desire is complete. Knowing that you have been able to trust in a whole new dimension Take one more breath all the way to your belly and exhale. And when you're ready, you can bring movement to your hands and feet. slowly waking up your body, bringing back your awareness to the here and now. And when you're ready you may open your eyes. Friend thank you for hanging out love ya! Until next time, remember, you have everything you need to live bravely.

Andrea Crisp 25:06
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