It’s been awhile since I’ve shared a solo episode with you - I've absolutely loved being in unplugged conversations with our incredible guests recently, but....

....today, I’m flying solo and for good reason. I’ve got something exciting to share with you today, and while it’s a shorter than usual episode it’s a pretty important one…well important enough to have an entire episode devoted to it.

Have you ever had that feeling of something tugging at your heartstrings? That’s exactly what I’m sharing about in today’s episode. A direction that’s been tugging at my heartstrings - I’ve been getting subtle signs and decided to be courageous and follow my heart.

In this episode, I speak about:

• In inspiration behind why I started this podcast in the first place;

• A little story of where I am now; and

• The direction I’m focusing on moving forward, which is guiding and supporting Mamas.

• What you can expect from this podcast.

I would love to get this conversation in front of as many people as possible because I truly, truly believe it could be supportive for a Mama in your life. With that said It would be a massive help If you shared this episode with ONE Mama. Just one, perhaps someone who might benefit from unplugging from social media and reigniting the spark in their heart.

While you’re at it I’d be so grateful if you could tap the follow or subscribe button, and leave a 5* rating or review in whichever platform you're tuning-in on - that way you’ll be in the know when new episodes are released.

AND, if you want to be kept in the loop with what’s what in my world between episodes come on over and join The JOLO Journal, my weekly letter that lands in your inbox each week (and not in a spammy way, that’s not my vibe). OR head on over to Instagram to catch updates there too.

Have a question or topic you'd like me to speak about? Submit it here.

Until next episode…you’ve got this, Mama. We’ve got this!
Misty xo

If like me you think about capitalism and roll your eyes, or you’ve placed conversations around capitalism in the too hard basket or you think it’s a bit beyond you, then this episode is for you.

Stephanie has a beautiful way of breaking down what capitalism is, how it impacts us and how it shows up in our day to day lives. She provides thought provoking concepts, questions, and insights.

Stephanie is a bridge making this work around anti-capitalism more accessible, and leading the way in which we can be more present and aware of how capitalism presents itself and how while living within a capitalist system we can question it and get curious about it for ourselves.

Stephanie and I met while studying to become Life Coaches through the Beautiful You Life Coaching Academy in 2020, and while we’ve never met each other in person, being in space together for this episode was an absolute delight.

I came away from our conversation feeling inspired, optimistic, hopeful, more informed, educated and armed with practical, tangible, yet super simple actions to implement.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

In this conversation we dive into:

• Filling your cup as a starting point for connection and joy;

• Understanding capitalism and its day-to-day impact;

• Redefining success;

• Radical imagination;

• Social media and capitalism;

• Creating space for reflection and connection;

• Ways in which we can start opting out of capitalism

And do much more!

If you loved this conversation as much as I did please be sure to go and check out Stephanie's work and all the goodness she is sharing with the world.

Connect with Stephanie:

• Website: https://www.stephaniemackinnon.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmilomack/

• Reflection Questions - FREE Resource: https://www.stephaniemackinnon.com/freebie

I would so appreciate you sharing this episode, either by sending it through to someone who might benefit from it or by sparking a conversation around what you learnt from our conversation today. I’m all about the ripple-effect, so let’s keep that ripple flowing.

While you’re at it I’d be so grateful if you could tap the follow or subscribe button, and leave a 5* rating or review in whichever platform your tuning-in on - that way you’ll be in the know when new episodes are released.

Or, if you want to be kept in the loop with what’s what in the world of The Unplugged Woman between episodes, come on over and join The Unplugged Woman Newsletter Family.

Until next time, here’s to living life unplugged…your way!

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Stephanie Mackinnon is an internationally award nominated Certified Life and Liberatory Leadership Coach with a Masters in Adult Education and over 10 years of community facilitation experience.

Stephanie supports both changemakers to unravel from the oppressive impacts of late stage capitalism to reclaim their joy and personal freedom, and business owners to identify and implement practical actions they can take to resist capitalism and make their business more accessible and socially just. Stephanie’s work consistently invites curiosity, care and compassion for her own and others humanness, and the notion that imperfect action - aligned with our values - is crucial to creating the change we long to see in ourselves and the world around us.

Originally from Atlantic Canada, she now calls the West of Ireland home, and outside of her work, you will often find Stephanie by the ocean that links her two homes. Whether taking a cold dip, going for a beach walk or surfing; she finds being by the sea both deeply grounding and expansive, all at the same time.

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I ripped off the band-aid and finally hit record on this episode. Yay!

It's very riff-like in nature - it was the only way I felt this episode was ever going to get recorded. There's no intro or outro, but it's here and I love it!

This episode went in a few different directions, and truthfully it took me a little while to warm-up...but bear with me as I hit record, decided not to do any editing, so what you're hearing is the raw copy. AND, I actually really like it.

In this solo episode I share:

• Why I had to press pause on my podcast last year;
• What my intention is moving forward:
• Why we need to rip off the band-aid;
• A very short insight into my year unplugged - which I'll be breaking down in future episodes: and
• a whole lot more.

In this episode I mentioned the following links so we can connect further:

The Unplugged Woman Newsletter Family

My Instagram account

If you enjoyed this episode - please go ahead and subscribe and/or leave a 5-star review. Oh, and please share too - the more ears conversations like this can reach, the better.

Until next time, here's to living life unplugged...your way!

Misty xo

If you menstruate or know someone who menstruates, today's episode about menstrual awareness and cyclical living is for you.

In today's episode my guest, Sussana Christine opens the space and conversation around menstrual aware and cyclical living. In her work as a Menstrual Cycle Coach she supports people who menstruate to create a deeper connection, awareness and understanding of their menstruating body and changing cyclical needs, so that they may embrace and embody a cyclical experience that works for them.

The work Sussana is doing in this space can mean the difference between someone experiencing cyclical empowerment or cyclical shame - and while we have access to information at our fingertips, there’s nothing quite like having someone, such as Sussana, supporting, guiding, and coaching people who menstruate at any stage of their cyclical journey.

In this unplugged conversation we chat about:

- Sussana's menstrual journey and how it motivated and inspired her down the path to becoming a Menstrual Cycle Coach;

- Our first periods, and how her work with tweens, through First Moon Circles, is an empowering alternative to traditional period education;

- The importance of our maternal lineage, and the way stories/beliefs around menstruation are passed down;

- The 4-phases of a menstrual cycle and how you can track your own cycle in a way that works for you; AND so much more.

This episode will invite you to reflect on your own menstrual journey, and have a better understanding of those who are on they own, unique menstrual experience too.

I absolutely loved our conversation and I hope you do too.

Here are the links that were mentioned in this episode:

- Checkout Sussana's website and join her Menstrual Musings here.

- Download for free: Embrace Your Flow: a beginner's guide to menstrual cycle awareness and cyclical living.

- Follow Sussana on Instagram here.

- Join The Unplugged Woman Newsletter Family here.

If you enjoyed this episode I would be so grateful if you shared it with your peeps. The more ears conversations like this can reach, and the more awareness we can raise around menstruation and cyclical living, the better.

Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Hit the FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE buttons on your preferred platform, and while you’re at feel free to leave a 5* rating or review.

Until next time, here’s to living life unplugged…your way.

Misty xo

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I wish to acknowledge the Gubbi Gubbi People as the traditional custodians of the Country upon which this podcast is recorded. I honour and respect the wisdom that is held in this land and the magic that flows deeply in the water ways. I take this moment to acknowledge the original storytellers of this Country and the stories both shared and unshared. I pay my respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. This is and always will be Aboriginal land.