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Ever had a nagging sense of emptiness that you just couldn’t seem to shake, a feeling like a hole in your soul?  It may be because you need nourishment not just for your body, but for your soul.Today’s episode will give you  several ways in which you can give your soul the nourishment it needs and deserves.  Here are some of those recommendations:Spend time with family members  that you can share laughs and stories with.  Place video calls to friends whether they are near or far away.  Seeing faces is so much better than just calling or texting.Have your go-to stash of books and magazines that make you feel warm inside. You will find several others ways to fill the hole in your soul wheh you listen to the episode.  Take a listen.And while you’re at it, don't forget to grab your FREE Affirmation eCards to shift your mindset, raise your self-esteem and boost your self-confidence.

In this episode, Dr. Peggie Kirkland (PK) delves into the impact that negative self-talk has on women. According to PK, your internal dialogue frames the narrative messages that you tell yourselves over and over. This narrative has the ability to change your mood and more significantly, can lead to depression and anxiety; the more you do it, the more it becomes embedded in your subconscious until it becomes a habit. It is therefore important to start reversing that process by doing things...

A lot of times when we think about forgiveness, we think about forgiving someone else. But, how often do we actually think about forgiving ourselves? In this Episode, Dr. Peggie Kirkland shares the importance of being able to forgive yourself. According to health experts, self- forgiveness is essential to your physical and psychological well being. In fact, some psychologists say that self-forgiveness has been linked to lowering your risk of heart attack. .. reducing stress, depression and anxie...

Mindfulness meditation is a practice that allows you to bring calm to your mind and your body as you let go of negative thoughts, and allow the thoughts which keep racing through your mind to slow down. Just get a comfortable seat, wear comfortable clothes and focus on your breathing. In this episode, PK leads you through a 5-minute Daily Mindfulness practice that can be done at any time of the day. Believe it or not, just a few minutes 3-4 times a week can help build a habit that can lead t...

For anyone who is not aware, affirmations are a tool for shifting your thoughts from focusing on what you’re lacking, to a focus on your strengths. Since we all have positive and negative internal dialogues running through our minds each day, those thoughts are shaping our reality with their scripts. When the script is positive, we feel upbeat, confident and sure of ourselves. However, when those scripts are negative, they can feed our self-doubt and can discourage us from trying to reach our ...

This episode is definitely for you if you answer "Yes" to these questions: Are you living your life trying to please others, even if it makes you uncomfortable? Do you find yourself setting out to do everything perfectly, so that you can receive approval from your family, peers, your boss, your clients? Do you constantly feel yourself in a state of internal stress and panic about not meeting the expectations of others? If you're nodding your head "Yes" to these questions, then you may well be s...

As Valentine's Day approaches, are you looking forward to it with anticipation or dread? Many of you will go through a lot of emotions ranging from sheer ecstasy because you anticipate your significant other sending you flowers or gifting you with chocolate or jewelry or cute lingerie or other tokens of affection. Others will be disappointed because their significant others forgot or ignored the day, and others may even feel despair at the thought of yet another Valentine's day alone. In this ...

Last week we focused on health and well being. This week the focus is on self-care, self-esteem and self confidence. Peter Willis, a best selling author and International training coach from the UK says that self care is "...intrinsically linked to your self-esteem and self- confidence,." That really resonated with me. He said, “... people with high self-esteem and self-confidence value themselves as much as others and recognize that unless they take care of themselves, they’ll diminish the ...

This week's focus has been on health and well-being. It is Day 15 in our Season of Affirmations. and today's affirmation is "My ability to forgive others frees me to lead a more fulfilling life ." When someone wrongs you and you hold on to negative feelings in your hart, guess whose life is being damaged? Your own! Psychology experts say that holding grudges can significantly impact your mental and physical health. It’s like that often quoted statement that says, being reluctant to forgiv...

This week's focus is health and well-being. It is Day 14 in our Season of Affirmations. and today's affirmation is "I Forgive Myself For All Past Mistakes." Whether you believe it or not, forgiveness can play an important role in your mental and physical health. Think about the guilt and shame you feel when you know that you've done something that is out of character. Those feelings can lead to anxiety and depression, and some psychology experts even say you can risk increasing your bloo...

It is Day 13 in our Season of Affirmations. This week's focus is health and well-being, and today's affirmation is "I am able to direct my thoughts and manage my emotions." An important aspect of our mental wellness is being able to control what we think about. Just knowing that you have the ability to control what you're thinking about at any moment, to choose whom or what to focus your attention on, is the greatest power you can have. When you learn to direct your thoughts and keep them f...

It is Day 11 in our Season of Affirmations. This week's focus is health and well-being, and today's affirmation is "I allow myself to have excellent health by developing a healthy mindset." It's not easy to lead a healthy lifestyle with all the stresses of modern life, but if you develop a healthy mindset, you can start living a healthier life. Think about it, "How would your health change for the better if you made it more of a priority? Would you have more energy to do the things you wan...

What unhealthy habits would you have to change to make today's affirmation true for you? It is Day 11 in our Season of Affirmations. This week's focus is health and well-being ,and today's affirmation is "I am grateful that my body is healthy, whole and strong." One of the ways in which the CDC defines well-being is, "the presence of positive emotions and the absence of negative emotions." To achieve that balance would then require a lifestyle that supports not only your physical well-bei...

Imagine if you were to adopt a mindset that everything you need to master in your life is within you! It is Day 10 in our Season of Affirmations and today's affirmation is "I have everything I need within me." Imagine if you could come to the understanding that limited thinking has no place in your life because when you reflect on how far you've come, you recognize that you are capable of finding solutions to any challenge you may encounter. Think about how fearless and worry-free you would...

Living your life to the fullest is not an observer sport. You have to be intentional about being a participant. It is Day 9 in our Season of Affirmations and today's affirmation is "I am living my life to the fullest, and taking action on a daily basis." Living your life to the fullest is not something that happens accidentally. It's something you have to do with intention. Each decision we make shapes our future, so we have the responsibility to make decisions each day that will allow us ...

Your success requires your belief in yourself and your abilities. It's Day 8 in our Season of Affirmations and today's affirmation is "I am highly successful because I believe in myself and my abilities." Belief in yourself speaks to the level of self-confidence you have, which helps determine whether or not you'll be able to achieve the goals you set for yourself. Thoughts of self-doubt will cause you to constantly question your capabilities, and you will allow failure to define you. To a...

Your mindset can help determine whether you make changes that have a positive impact on your life. It's Day 7 in our Season of Affirmations and today's affirmation is "I make incremental, positive changes each day that make a difference in my life." This is such an important affirmation when we talk about mindset if you follow the theory of Carol Dweck an American psychologist. A very simplified version of that theory states that individuals who have a growth mindset believe that they can s...

"I have the power and ability to create any reality of my choosing." This is the affirmation for Day 6 in our Season of Affirmations. I think it was Maya Angelou who said in an interview with Oprah that we teach people how to treat us. If people perceive us as losers, they treat us as such, and if they perceive us as winners, they treat us with the respect they believe winners deserve. How do people treat you? Connect with PK: Website , Instagram , Facebook , Review on Apple podcast. FREE Aff...

Affirmation: I move beyond my comfort zone and take calculated risks. Making a decision to get a fresh start involves taking calculated risks. you just need to look at the pros and cons and make a rational decision. Taking risks can open the door to new opportunities and you learn to grow outside of your comfort zone. Connect with PK: Website , Instagram , Facebook , Review on Apple podcast. FREE Affirmation eCards

It's Day 4 in the Season of Affirmations. Making a fresh start doesn't mean forgetting everything we've learned from the past. We can leverage our past experiences to impact our present situations . Most of all we should become lifelong learners. Connect with PK: Website , Instagram , Facebook , Review on Apple podcast. FREE Affirmation eCards

It's Day 3 in the Season of Affirmations! It's time to declutter! You can't make a fresh start with clutter all around. Clutter equals chaos, and it's very difficult to think clearly or be productive in the midst of confusion. Connect with PK: Website , Instagram , Facebook , Review on Apple podcast. FREE Affirmation eCards

It's Day 2 in the Season of Affirmations and Dr. Peggie Kirkland says, "It's time to update your goals and challenges." Connect with PK: Website , Instagram , Facebook , Review on Apple podcast. FREE Affirmation eCards

September is Affirmation Season for PK and her listeners. Day 1 is about getting a fresh start. Enjoy and take action! Connect with PK: Website , Instagram , Facebook , Review on Apple podcast. FREE Affirmation eCards

Affirmations can have a powerful and positive impact on people's lives.  In this Episode, Dr. Peggie Kirkland tells listeners that affirmations are like golf clubs that you can  keep in your player's golf bag.  Just like a golfer has a variety of clubs from which he/she  chooses depending on the kind of shot he/she is trying to make,  you can pull can pull your affirmations out when you need them to impact your life in a positive way.