Shea’s Pretty Skinny

Shea Toston

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Chocolate vegetarian with a skewed take on health & wellness that aims to support personal growth, accountability, and connect you to your tribe.

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63 episodes

Adulting 101: Problems No one Prepares Us For

We’re always reminded to stay in a child’s place during formative years and rarely prepped for some very pertinent and common experiences in adulthood. Let’s explore 11 problems in adulthood we may not be prepared for when we meet the challenge.

44m
Mar 28
Social Media: Hey Big Head

While social media can be a powerful tool for connection and self-expression, it’s important to be mindful of its potential impact on self-image and to cultivate a balanced perspective that includes both online and offline experiences.

55m
Mar 26
Don’t Let Perceptions Skew Your Self-Worth

Outside perceptions can skew our self-worth and chip away at our momentum. Perceptions can be constructive feedback that builds or noise we need to filter out.

25m
Mar 21
Stop Dodging Accountability!

Accountability is a powerful tool that can significantly enhance self-love. Accountability is not just about external checks; it’s an internal practice that aligns with self-love. It’s a way to honor your intentions and create a life aligned with your values and identity.

29m
Mar 19
Don’t Let Social Media Dictate Your Boundaries!

So many opinions are repeated and recycled on social media, it can be like an annoying tune played frequently on your favorite station. It’s a song you hate, but you know all of the words and it grows on you after a while. Check your data and cultivate your experiences by setting and sticking to your own boundaries.

44m
Mar 14
Escaping Enmeshment

Enmeshment refers to relationship patterns where boundaries between individuals are blurred or nonexistent. It’s a challenging dynamic, but it’s possible to break free and create healthier boundaries.

33m
Mar 12
Achieving Self-Acceptance

Self-acceptance is a powerful practice that allows us to embrace flaws and all. It’s a journey requiring small steps, just as much as bold moves while employing compassion along the way.

28m
Mar 07
Fear of change

Self-love is a powerful and transformative journey that can change your life for the better. Don't let the fear of changes stop you from embracing and enjoying the benefits of self-love. You deserve happiness and health, and you have the potential to achieve your goals.

28m
Mar 05
Self-Love and Resilience: Aging Gracefully

Aging brings its own challenges and struggles, but like retirement, we don’t have to wait until the moment of crisis arrives to build a strong resume.

29m
Feb 13
Spirituality and Self-Love: Exploring Inner Peace

This episode is about opportunities spirituality can present on our self-love journey.

24m
Feb 08
The Science of Self-Love: Psychology and Neurobiology

Although it seems like we take nothing and discover something out of thin air, the self-love journey isn’t magical. It does however increase our quality of life and has a direct influence on our physical, spiritual, and mental wellbeing. For the details, you’ll need to see a doctor, but let’s at least get a taste of how the self-love journey connects in terms psychology and neurobiology.

31m
Feb 06
Overcoming Imposter Phenomenon for Self-Growth

I am review three strategies I have used and strategies I hope will help you overcome imposter phenomenon (syndrome) and support your personal growth. Remember you are capable of achieving great things!

30m
Feb 01
Resilience in Times of Change and Uncertainty

In this episode we discuss 5 strategies that can help cultivate resilience and support through changes in our environment and within ourselves.

23m
Jan 30
Self-Love Practices: Self-Compassion, Boundaries, and More

Time for a recap of self-love practices that help cultivate the tools we need to navigate life and build trust in ourselves.

47m
Jan 25
Boosting Self-Esteem in Adolescents

I definitely believe the children are our future and we play a major part in what that future looks like. Let’s talk about 5 ways we as adults can build self-esteem in adolescents.

38m
Jan 23
The Impact of Self-Love on Personal Success

Self-love guided decisions empower us to experience the exceptional successes in real life. Let’s discuss the ingredients and how we can continue cultivating self-love to fuel success in our lives.

35m
Jan 18
Resilience in the Face of Grief and Loss

It’s natural to grieve our losses and it doesn’t have to involve death. Let’s discuss a few ways to build resilience and help keep hope hanging in the balances.

25m
Jan 16
Self-Love and the Art of Setting Boundaries

Some folk want a step-by-step process for self love and setting boundaries. It’s a constant channel of communication and changes. Set boundaries to maintain your piece of reminder staff.

26m
Jan 11
Overcoming Fear and Anxiety for Self-Improvement

Each of will experience fear and anxiety at some point in life and it can be debilitating if it becomes a pattern. Let’s talk about the importance of facing our fears to stay in control of our lives instead of letting anxiety take the driver seat. This podcast is not focused on clinical treatment options that may be required to address a DSM diagnosis.

33m
Jan 11
Building Resilience Through Physical Fitness

Physical resilience is our body’s capacity to meet physical challenges and maintain stamina, and recover efficiently and effectively when damaged. Let’s discuss the ways it shows up in our daily lives.

42m
Jan 02
Finding Joy and Gratitude in Everyday Life

It’s very common to ask “why me” when adverse experiences happen because it’s difficult to process it as an opportunity to grow from our current position. Undesirable life experiences are opportunities to test our tools of resilience. Let’s talk about it!

38m
Dec 28, 2023
Mindful Eating for Self-Love and Body Positivity

Mindful eating can play a significant role in our self-love routine and how we feel overall. Let’s discuss ways to practice mindful eating in our daily routine.

39m
Dec 26, 2023
Resilience in the Workplace: Overcoming Challenges

Let’s talk about self-care and compassion in the workplace. How does resilience look on the job when we’re burned out, not receiving promotions, or just not meshing the staff?

34m
Dec 21, 2023
Self-Love and Mental Health: Strategies for Coping

This episode is the p this mission you’ve been looking for to love yourself and be compassionate. We’ll explore a few reasons why self-love supports mental health so that you can start to find methodologies to help you cope. Enjoy!

20m
Dec 19, 2023
The Connection Between Self-Esteem and Resilience

The G.E.M.S. of building self-esteem is introduced in this episode, which are 4 key elements I’ve found to be crucial in strengthening my resilience and others I’ve worked with 1:1.

32m
Dec 14, 2023
Healing from Past Trauma and Building Self-Love

We briefly scratch the service of 3 ingredients important to healing and building self-love: restoration, forgiveness, and reducing shame.

41m
Dec 12, 2023
Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Real-Life Stories

Let’s just talk a little bit. Controlling everything around us is less effective than managing our tools and talents to endure adverse experiences.

36m
Dec 07, 2023
Cultivating a Growth Mindset for Self-Improvement

Assess how you approach life as we scratch the surface of fixed vs growth mindsets. We’ll briefly discuss some differences and talk about 5 ways you can start cultivating a growth mindset. Join us in the FB group to continue the conversation.

30m
Dec 05, 2023
Embracing Vulnerability for Greater Resilience

Is vulnerability a weakness? Does it help build resilience. This episode introduces 3 ways vulnerability can be an asset to building resilience throughout your journey.

27m
Nov 30, 2023
Letting Go of Perfectionism

Is perfectionism hindering your self-love journey? In this episode we discuss ways perfectionism manifests itself in our experience and interactions with others. Join the FB community to dive into ways to manage perfectionism.

29m
Nov 28, 2023