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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

Friday Aug 18, 2023
How Disappointing Others Will Add to Your Quality of Life
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
3 Ways to Up-Level the Quality of Our Experiences (aka. Life)
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!

Friday Jul 21, 2023
Interview with Emily: From Cleaning Guru to Real Estate Superstar
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Join Mercedes today, as she kicks off her monthly interviews. It is high time that she shares some of the amazing stories she hears - in her own life and in the lives of her clients.
Today- meet Emily- a friend and business bestie. When Emily had to close her cleaning business, due to back surgery - she made a major shift. And with HUGE success! She is “cleaning house” in the Real Estate Market today! She and Mercedes talk today- as they often do over lunch and coffee- about business. What the shift has been like for Emily, and how she keeps her work/ life balance.
The audio might not be perfect, but imagine sitting with them over a really good cup of coffee.
Do you want to be a part of Mercedes Biz group? Reach out for more information about The Hive.
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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 Jul 07, 2023
Reflections
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
We have reached 150 EPISODES today! Tune in for a blend of reflection, a-ha moments, and nuggets of wisdom that Mercedes (and you!) can take into the next season.
What ship needs to sail in your life today? What is next for you? Mercedes hopes today will give you the inspiration and curiosity to find out!
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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 Jun 16, 2023
Restore - A Gentle Detox Guide to prepare for Summer
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
With all the diet pills, quick fixes, and hard-core detoxes being advertised for the “prep for summer” campaign, Mercedes is tapping it to give her 2 cents, and provide some other options. Options that will let your mind and body know you love them, are working WITH them, and you are in this journey of self-care and true beauty for the long haul. This will be an episode you don’t want to miss if you are already gearing up for Summer.
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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!
![Into the Woods - Your next destination? [June 2023 Bonus Episode]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8947156/HUL-podcast-cover2_p3wbv5_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Into the Woods - Your next destination? [June 2023 Bonus Episode]
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Over this past year, Mercedes has been vision casting and creating connection between the 2 “wings” of her business. Businesses choose many different ways to practice, and Mercedes wanted to continue offering 1:1 services, reach more women via her digital and online community. But- wanted to also let everyone know that Into the Woods is so much more than a rental property.
She felt inspired to talk about it- in the raw- and thought it would be fitting to share it here- with her listeners. Into the Woods offers whole-life wellness spaces and transformative experiences. Needing space and time for retreating? Individuals, small groups, businesses, and families all have opportunities for this on the 30 acre property.
Have a listen- and if you have been needing a local (or not so local) getaway - Into the Woods is there, a beautiful wooded property overlooking Pigeon River with 2 creeks running through it.
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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 Jun 02, 2023
Plot Twist to your Hero’s Journey
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
We have been talking about that unapologetic life for almost 150 episodes. Do you know who she is? Within you? This is where it gets real. Regardless of where you are on that continuum - we are shifting into another gear over here. Let’s dig into restoring our inner Hero, and re”story” as the way to go from our Inner Critic to our Inner Wisdom.
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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 May 26, 2023
Use of Symbolism in healing and connecting with our Inner Child
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
Mercedes started using symbolism and imagery - and ways to tap into her client’s creativity and spirituality to accelerate and deepen her client’s growth and healing. She wansn’t formally trained at first, but over the years continued to seek ways to help her clients connect with their whole selves. Sandtray, collages, and then vision boards…. She kept learning. Imagery and symbolism are part of our soul’s language, and she expands on the ways she has found healing for herself and her clients. Do you want to be next?
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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 May 19, 2023
3 Ways to Connect with your Inner Child
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
We have the who, and the why - now let’s get to the HOW. Mercedes has been practicing and guiding others to connect with their inner child, with great success. Meaning - growth, balance… all the ways of being we want. Listen in today to learn how to connect with your inner child in awesome ways.
If you want to experience this firsthand with Mercedes- reach out to her at mercedes@intothewooods.co
Three ways to connect with her:
1- Guided visualization
2- hypno-journeying
3- Intentional living
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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 May 12, 2023
3 Reasons Why to Connect with your Inner Child
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
In today’s episode, Mercedes chats with you about 3 reasons to connect with your inner child. Asking WHY has been Mercedes’ thing since she could speak, according to her parents. Today, her why gives answers that are connected and simple…. Just the way she likes it.
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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!