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This podcast is brought to you by Mercedes Saurbaugh, owner of Into The Woods Retreat + Therapeutic Coach. Her Unapologetic life is the podcast where women just like you and I come together to let go of what we think the world expects of us. Instead, we seek to unlock true success and potential in our hearts, lives, and businesses. Are you held back by self-doubt, people pleasing, or perfectionism? Feeling like the angst takes over when you want to show up? Have you been putting yourself on the back burner so long you feel like you lost a part of yourself, or maybe don’t even recognize who you see in the mirror? You are in the right place. Pull up a chair at the table. It is time to redefine success on your terms and live your purpose. The world needs you. Each week, Therapist turned Intuitive Life Coach, Mercedes, shares tools, ideas, stories, interviews, and coaching to inspire you to step into that unapologetic life that has been waiting for you. It doesn’t have to be hard. Let’s keep it simple sister. Find out more at https://www.mercedessaurbaughcoaching.com/ Music: www.purple-planet.com
Episodes
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Today, Mercedes brings us into the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ with this episode on self-compassion. She shares her own journey into self-reflection this season, as she decides not to ignore the call for self-compassion. And self-care. This is the season we give, connect, share, grieve, fight exhausting…. All the things. Mercedes is here to remind us that when we have self-compassion, we don’t need to merely survive the season.
This is Mercedes’ last month of the podcast for now - you can find her in her new community - Into the Woods Hub, where you can find out events, happenings, and there will be an internal “podcast”. It is free - and Mercedes loves her digital community away from the scrolling of Social Media - check it out in 2024: intothewoods.mn.co
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Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
For this episode, Mercedes was looking for a communication expert. Someone who could give us some amazing pointers on how to communicate with ourselves for transformation and that purposeful life we all want. Mercedes happens to know a few. Then something happened. In her sessions and time with the women in her life (including herself) a theme and topic kept coming up. It had to do with chronic verbal abuse, berating, underhanded comments, and put-downs. So, she is showing up today to share what she is hearing and seeing - and to propose that an expert might not be who we need to hear from right now, and we are being called to hear from someone else.
Listen in to solve this mystery.
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Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
As we round the bend to the holidays again this year, now is a good time as any to focus, or refocus on our communication. Anytime is- so whenever this one pops into your life - it is the perfect time.
Are you one to shy away from “conflict”? Whether it be setting boundaries verbally or having that crucial conversation? Today’s episode scratches the surface of communication, but as the holidays approach, we often hit autopilot and then pile on a few more things. Listen in and choose to lean more into healthy communication today.
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Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Today’s guest, Koree Ritter, is a powerhouse and one of the sweetest people I know. Koree is a Strategic Marketing Consultant who helps purpose-driven service providers and small business owners solidify their strategy and plan their marketing so they can take action on their ideas, grow their business, and create more good in the world. She managed more than a few of my projects and really helped me define my brand these last couple of years. She loved the concept of “peaceful productivity” after my client shared it. We both really resonated with it!
Today, we talk about a convo we had this past summer, and are sharing what Koree has learned about peaceful productivity over these last months and how she is embodying both peace and productivity. She will share a few nuggets of wisdom to help us all lean more into Peaceful Productivity.
You can find Koree here:
https://www.instagram.com/koreeritterconsulting/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/koree-ritter-consulting/
https://www.facebook.com/koree.ritter/
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Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
You might be wondering how the word “peaceful” and “productivity” can actually go together? Awhile back, I was having lunch with a client and she coined the term “peaceful productivity” when talking about what she was really wanting in the next season - and for her life in general tbh. We sat with that a little that day, and from there, Mercedes has spent more time talking with her clients and her friend about what that can even mean.
Peaceful Productivity is the theme inside her membership, The Unhurried Life (wow- that really is congruent…) and she is here today to elaborate for them. And for you. What Peaceful Productivity is, and why the heck would you even want to go for it?
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Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/herunapologeticlife
Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
What happens when your job, or career, blends with or just might be your “hobby”? Do you have a few blurred lines? Is it hard to leave the work at the office because it is also a past-time? You are not alone- and I invited Amanda back! This is an age-old conversation we have had! Listen in on our conversation that we know is oh-so-relatable!
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Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
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Mercedes stops in for another quick solo episode while Amanda is on the mend - no worries, interview next week! In this “bonus” episode Mercedes shares some a-ha moments that have happened since part one. If you are still wondering about this hobby thing and are struggling to prioritize me-time even if it is the weekend- have a listen. This will shift your perspective! Listen to the end for 3 questions every girl has to ask herself.
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Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughcoaching.as.me/complimentaryconsult
Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/herunapologeticlife
Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
In today’s episode, Mercedes reviews a few reasons we, as women, might have a hard time figuring out what our next hobby will be. And- takes a page out of her husband’s hobby book to share how he and the men in your life can help you create a more fulfilling and passionate personal (hobby) life.
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Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughcoaching.as.me/complimentaryconsult
Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/herunapologeticlife
Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Recovering people pleasers, good girls, anyone putting others before themselves…. Tune in to this one. I am interviewing my new COO, and one of my besties - Amanda Brouwer. This conversation will give you nuggets of wisdom and will flip your script of not wanting to disappoint others. Imagine “next level” quitting the people pleasing - you will have a higher quality of life - and those around you who love you will too.
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Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughcoaching.as.me/complimentaryconsult
Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/herunapologeticlife
Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Quality of life has been a priority for Mercedes these days, and she has learned a lot from her own experiences and those of her client’s along the way. While we often want to have more rich, present, and meaningful experiences in our lives, we don’t always “go for it”. In today’s episode, Mercedes inspires us by giving us a simple road map - 3 ideas to consider - to step out of the busyness and into the savor.
This is true mind, body, Spirit living here.
This past bit, I have been more selective with how I spend my time, and who I spend it with… and have shifted more into quality over quantity.
Disclaimer here - if I or someone doesn’t spend time with you - it doesn’t mean you aren’t the quality others are looking for…. Wanted to put that out there because for me, 85% of the engagements and people I don’t go to or get to see is because I don’t have the capacity. And I realized that too late. So, I have to slow it down to get quality… but more on that as we go along here.
So, what is quality over quantity to you?
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Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughcoaching.as.me/complimentaryconsult
Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/herunapologeticlife
Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!