The first pillar of the Intentional Vitality Retreats is a profound journey into the concept of the inner compass, a guiding force within each individual that directs them towards a healthier, happier existence. Zoa articulates how many women today often feel lost, seeking answers from external sources about their lives, diets, and identities. This reliance on outside validation can obscure the voice of the inner compass, which is inherently personal and always present. Zoa’s mission is to help listeners reclaim this vital internal guidance, which can lead to a more authentic and vibrant life.
Central to this exploration is the idea that the body communicates essential messages that reflect one’s overall health and vitality. Pain is highlighted as a critical signal that should never be ignored, as it often indicates a need for change or healing. Zoa elaborates on the different forms of communication from the body, including the condition of the skin, hair, mood, and oral health. Each of these aspects can reveal deeper issues related to diet, digestion, and hormonal balance. The emphasis is on looking beyond surface symptoms and addressing the root causes of discomfort or dissatisfaction.
Listeners are encouraged to actively engage with their bodies by learning to listen, interpret, and take action based on the messages received. This process is not just about physical health; it encompasses mental and emotional well-being as well. Zoa’s insights serve as a call to action for those seeking to prioritize self-care and holistic health, urging them to take the necessary steps toward uncovering their inner compass and living a life aligned with their true selves. The podcast offers a blend of wisdom and practical advice, inspiring listeners to embark on a transformative journey towards intentional vitality.
Takeaways:
- The inner compass is essential for guiding a healthy, happy, and capable body and mind.
- Many women depend on external sources for guidance, neglecting their personal inner compass.
- Listening and interpreting the messages from your body is crucial for holistic health.
- Pain is a significant message from the body that should never be ignored long term.
- Skin health reflects overall body health, necessitating changes from within rather than external products.
- Your internal compass communicates through various body signals, including mood changes and physical symptoms.
Transcript
The first pillar of the intentional vitality retreats is uncover your inner compass.
Speaker A:Inner compass?
Speaker A:What the hell is that?
Speaker A:It is the guidance for how to have a healthy, happy, sexy, capable body and mind, no matter your age.
Speaker A:So many women these days rely on other people to tell them how to live, what to eat, what to think and who to be.
Speaker A:Let's ditch all that outside pressure and just focus on you.
Speaker A:Your unique, beautiful, magical you.
Speaker A:Let's uncover your personal inner compass.
Speaker A:Some of our inner compasses are hiding.
Speaker A:Some of us amazing women have never heard from our inner compasses.
Speaker A:What store do you go to to buy your inner compass?
Speaker A:You ask?
Speaker A:Which pocket of my jacket is where I stuck my inner compass?
Speaker A:None of them.
Speaker A:Of course.
Speaker A:Your compass is on the inside and has always been there.
Speaker A:Let me introduce you to yours.
Speaker A:The body gives you messages of what to do.
Speaker A:These messages are guiding instructions from your inner compass.
Speaker A:To use your inner compass, you need to first, learn to listen.
Speaker A:Second, learn to interpret the messages.
Speaker A:You might need help here.
Speaker A:Third, take action.
Speaker A:Fourth, keep listening because the instructions and the messages will change.
Speaker A:So what types of messages does your body give you?
Speaker A:The big one is pain.
Speaker A:It's the number one message to pay attention to.
Speaker A:It's an absolute sign that something is wrong and needs to be fixed or adjusted.
Speaker A:Your internal compass is screaming at you.
Speaker A:Sometimes pain is a sign that you're already in the process of fixing it.
Speaker A:Like the discomfort associated with your muscles after a strength building workout.
Speaker A:Sometimes pain is a warning, don't do that or you might break yourself.
Speaker A:Sometimes pain is a sign that there's a problem that you have not yet addressed and your entire body and mind will be compromised until you do.
Speaker A:In the short term, pain can be ignored as long as it is what's needed in order to get you to safety and a healing space.
Speaker A:Pain is never to be ignored long term.
Speaker A:Sometimes the body and mind can get stuck in pain even when the problem is no longer present.
Speaker A:And this requires a reboot or a reset of your brain and nervous system.
Speaker A:When I have a new client coming to see me for safe movement that's pain free, one of the first things I do is help them feel that movement does not need to require pain.
Speaker A:The pain then will just stop right then and right there.
Speaker A:Really.
Speaker A:Another way that your internal compass sends messages is through your skin.
Speaker A:Most women and men want their skin to be beautiful, whatever that means to you.
Speaker A:If your skin is not glowing, smooth, soft, supple, evenly colored and makes you smile, drop the skin products.
Speaker A:Right now you are seeing a Whole body problem on the only organ.
Speaker A:You are seeing a whole body problem on the only organ which is outside your skin.
Speaker A:What you are seeing is the state of your gut health and liver health.
Speaker A:You're seeing the impact of your diet for the last few hours, days and months.
Speaker A:You're seeing the toxic load of your body.
Speaker A:Stop applying product after product to your skin.
Speaker A:Start from the inside to fix your skin.
Speaker A:Change your diet, support your liver, work on your digestion, get a hormone level check, choose a detox program.
Speaker A:I can help you prioritize which of these to do first if you need your internal compass sends messages through your hair.
Speaker A:Most women and men also want beautiful hair.
Speaker A:If your hair is looking and feeling limp, lackluster is slow growing, greasy, dry, falling out.
Speaker A:These are all messages from the body that you are receiving through your hair.
Speaker A:The message might be that you're having trouble activating growth with your thyroid hormones and this is true throughout your body, including muscle and brain, not just hair.
Speaker A:The message might be about hydration.
Speaker A:You could be low on fats or minerals or water.
Speaker A:They all contribute to hair that's both lackluster and greasy.
Speaker A:Your internal compass sends messages via your mood.
Speaker A:Women are well versed in mood swings and mood issues throughout their reproductive years and more.
Speaker A:Our hormones play a part here.
Speaker A:Our digestion plays a part.
Speaker A:The nutri nutritive quality of our diet plays a part.
Speaker A:Our overall inflammation plays a part.
Speaker A:Mood issues are nothing to sneeze at and they're also never a solitary problem in the body and mind.
Speaker A:Depression and anxiety are rampant.
Speaker A:Even when low enough to not warrant a diagnosis.
Speaker A:The diagnosis will likely just get you put on pharmaceutical medications anyway.
Speaker A:Moods are absolutely messages from your internal compass.
Speaker A:Your internal compass sends messages via your mouth.
Speaker A:No, not words.
Speaker A:Cavities, bad breath, funny coatings on your tongue in the morning, the taste of your spit, tooth discolorations, sensitive gums.
Speaker A:These are all messages from your internal compass.
Speaker A:The message might be about vitamin and mineral availability or deficiencies within the body.
Speaker A:The message might be about a small airway that limits oxygen to your brain while you sleep.
Speaker A:The message might be about the strength and focus of your immune system.
Speaker A:Fixing teeth and mouth issues often goes way beyond just brush twice a day and floss.
Speaker A:These messages are definitely about your overall vitality and that includes your bone health.
Speaker A:There are many more ways your inner compass reveals herself.
Speaker A:You want to feel better, not older.
Speaker A:You want to look as young as you feel.
Speaker A:You want a long health span.
Speaker A:Don't isolate single body parts from the whole of you.
Speaker A:Don't routinely give extra love, nutrition or support to only one body part without including the whole.
Speaker A:Do listen to your body.
Speaker A:Do get help interpreting the messages.
Speaker A:Do figure out which action steps you should take and are willing to take.
Speaker A:Then get off your ass and and go take some action.
Speaker A:I would love to help you uncover your inner compass at the next intentional Vitality retreat.
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