Episodes
What’s Your Why? [Be a Rockstar]
· Your “why” is the purpose of doing whatever it is you are doing. Your “why” motivates and fuels you to act and it keeps you focused on your goals each day. Regardless of what you are trying to accomplish, being confident in knowing why you are doing what you are doing will help keep your eyes on the prize.
· Determining your “why” is so important, especially if you have a goal you would like to reach. Each day will have meaning, a higher purpose when you are motivated. You will also be more focused and your “why” will undoubtedly shape all your decisions a...
Self-Check: How Are You Doing? [Be a Rockstar]
· Life goes by so quickly and we often live on auto-pilot without taking time out to do a self-check. This can really affect our mental health as will always looking back or worrying about the future. Staying grounded in the present means effectively managing stress and understanding your emotions. Essentially, just stopping and appreciating where you are at makes a big difference.
· This is where self-care and journaling comes in. It can be a really valuable way to check in with yourself to see how you’re doing, what you’re feeling and what im...
Never Letting Anything Drag You Down [Be a Rockstar]
· We all experience negative events in our life. But, instead of letting it drag us into a pit, we should change the narrative and turn this experience into a lesson learned. When we let any situation affect us then we are giving the situation our power.
· Empowerment, taking back your power, means not letting anything drag you down. When you hold the power you’re like Teflon - nothing sticks! It takes some work to get to that point, of course, especially when you’ve let things and people get under your skin for such a long time.
· Think ...
I Love Me, I Love Me Not: A Self-Love Letter to Myself [Be a Rockstar]
· Being kind to ourselves is not always easy. We can be our harshest critics. That’s why it’s important to carve out some time for some self-love. Write about the things you like or love about yourself, things you are proud of, what you’re grateful to yourself for and what you feel makes you special.
· Use this as a self-care exercise. Be comfortable and practice some breathing exercises to start and then reflect on what you would really like to write to yourself. Write it down (write not type), even if it’s a few lines....
Experience vs Wisdom [Be a Rockstar]
· Wisdom is defined as “the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment”. Wisdom is gained through experience, but only if you learn from it. You have to be able to see the value in what has happened, regardless if it is in line with your goals or your personal beliefs. I have spoken a lot about being grateful for ALL the things that happen to us because they have made us who we are and have the potential to bring us to an empowered place. That is wisdom.
· What can make us wise? According to experts, “identifying and expressing your value...
Our default reactions [Be a Rockstar]
· We all have default behaviors and reactions, especially in challenging situations, it’s automatic and we do it without thinking. It’s something that has worked for you in the past that’s an impulsive defence mechanism like assuming the worst, jumping to conclusions, anger, focusing on the negative.
· In order to change our default takes a lot of self-control and intention. We need to stop and think rather than being reactive. Being thoughtful, identifying your triggers and controlling your impulses is a good place to start. Your default reaction is li...
Do we wear our past? [Be a Rockstar]
· When we have experienced pain or trauma, or even a challenging situation, we can hold on to it longer than we need to because it’s what we know, we are comfortable there even if it causes unhappiness and suffering. We continuously give it power and feed it until we wear it, it becomes part of who we are.
· When our past defines us, it allows us to be that person which brings with it sympathy, compassion, even protection. It serves us which is why we keep it around. Instead of growing, this stunts your growth.
· Just like we choose to hold on, we can li...
Severing unhealthy attachments [Be a Rockstar]
· Many times we can’t let go of our strong attachment – whether it’s in love, lust, friendship or even to things - because there is something tethering us to that experience but more often than not it is all YOU. You’re the one holding on, and you need to ask yourself why you’re still attached. False Hope? Loneliness? Fear?
· Some people or things will always have a special place in our hearts but that doesn’t mean they deserve a special place in our lives. It doesn’t mean we have to give up our power to them and let them take up room in our cu...
Living your past on repeat [Be a Rockstar]
· When traumatic events happen, we often relive those moments over and over again in our mind. It often consumes us and we get into a hole that we can’t climb out of. Hate, shame, fear or any other emotion you are feeling takes over your power and control.
· Letting go of your negative experience is severing the attachment that other people, places or things have on you; taking that major step to move forward without looking back. I am here to tell you, from personal experience, that it is so worth making the effort to get to the other side of hurt...
Why you aren’t achieving your goals [Be a Rockstar]
· We often make the mistake of creating goals that are too big and get unmotivated when we don’t reach them. Instead, make your big goal an umbrella or overarching on and set smaller goals underneath like rungs of a ladder.
· You set the wrong types of goals. All your goals should be specific (simple), measurable (meaningful), achievable (attainable), relevant (realistic) and time bound (timely). These S.M.A.R.T. goals will more often than not be successful because you’ve set yourself up for success by taking all things into consideration....
Giving Yourself Permission to Say NO! [Be a Rockstar]
· One of the pillars of self-care is the ability to only accept people and things in your life that will empower you and not devalue you. Being able to say “NO” to others is empowering and an act of self-care. You should be able to say “NO” without feeling guilty, selfish, shamed or unaccomplished in any way.
· It’s not personal, it’s an act of self-preservation. It’s about your needs versus theirs. If they don’t align then you shouldn’t feel obligated in any way to say “yes”. If you do, you feel defeated, drained and disempowered, not t...
Everyone Makes Mistakes [Be a Rockstar]
· We ALL make mistakes, it’s a normal part of life. But, when we make a mistake, we are often filled with so much shame and regret. We give the mistakes our power and it consumed us. We get lost in them.
· We all do what we think is the best thing for us at each moment in time, and sometimes (many times) we miss the mark but in the end each experience that we’ve had has made us who we are and we should be proud of any growth we’ve experienced as we continue on our life’s path – looking back only to learn but not to dwell in the past.
· We need to be k...
Speaking to Yourself Kindly [Be a Rockstar]
· Kindness should be at the center of all our thoughts and actions. We should be models of kindness. When we choose kindness towards others we will also choose it towards ourselves. In the same way, when you are filled with kindness towards yourself, you project it outwards to others.
· Being kind to yourself means not giving yourself a hard time when you don’t meet your own expectations. It is taking back your power and eliminating any negative self-talk as well as downplaying your accomplishments.
· Learn to be kind to yourself f...
This is the show where we talk to you... About whatever you want to talk about!
Today, Linda from https://manfrediaiello.com calls to discuss the number of people they have who are looking to rent, because they believe that there isn't an opportunity to buy real estate. In fact, there is. She runs down some of the options and offers some fantastic advice about mortgages and how to save a few dollars along the way.
Then, Julie calls to discuss the health care crisis. Just last night the Kemptville hospital announced they would be closing overnights this weekend. We saw this recent...
I AM Statements [Be a Rockstar]
· An “I am” statement is a powerful affirmation that affirms your best qualities and what you do. It empowers you at the core because it brings to light the best of YOU. It’s one empowering word that describes YOU. Examples of I AM statements could be “I AM Happy”, “I AM Worthy”, “I AM Confident”, “I AM Strong”, etc. Essentially, it’s something you feel proud of, this isn’t the time to be humble, say it loud.
· These statements empower you because it highlights your self-worth and self-esteem. It makes you feel good about yourself and builds you up. The more ...
BlastTheRadio.com was launched in late 2014 by well known Canadian radio host, John Mielke (The Milkman) after the station he had been at for 23 years changed format and he was let go.
Initially intended as a place to continue his show until he found his next opportunity, the internet only station quickly attracted an audience, winning Fans Choice Awards, being voted BEST RADIO station three times at two different competitions and with Mielke being named favourite media personality.
Today BTR has become an outlet for other broadcasters who find themselves in a similar situation to have a ...
Filling Your Cup [Be a Rockstar]
Suzie is online @ www.DivaOfLove.com
· I speak a lot about prioritizing your self-care and filling your cup – this empowers you. Having a full cup makes you more confident, fulfilled and ready to take on the world. This includes physical, emotional and mental activities that make you feel empowered. It must be about YOU and how it makes you feel.
· Some examples of filling your cup include going for a walk, meditating, praying, taking some time to breath, reading, watching a guilty pleasure, doing something that you love, being kind to yourself, etc. It can ...
Suzie is online @ www.DivaOfLove.com
· There is always something to be grateful for, or is there? Sometimes the challenges in our life leave us wondering why, but some things happen because they happen, no reason why. What we need to do is leverage them to our advantage. How? With gratitude. You can be grateful for the lesson learned, grateful that you got through it or even grateful you’re not there anymore. Use it. Change the narrative.
· At the end of the day, I encourage folks to list what they are thankful for. This can be something significant or insignificant, what’s important is re...
Today we discuss my ongoing insurance nightmare with more damage to my home following a storm last night. And we hear from SexWithSue.com's Sue McGarvie on the top 5 places to find a hookup. Chris Fothergill-Brown from Youtube.com/thatsrank has some Florida food stories for us, and, we get a call from YOU! In this case, YOU is Lisa!
Lisa tells us about how she got caught up in drugs and the effect that a crack addiction had on her life... And what it took for her to get clean and find her way to a much happier place today.
THESE are the stories we want to tell every day. What we...
Today, two listeners join me on air; each have had Gastric Bypass Surgery.
It's a conversation I needed to have as I've been dealing with some health issues lately that I believer are due to my unhealthy eating habits.
Caller 9 is unplanned, unscripted, and the conversations we have are up to YOU! Live weekdays 9:30am ET on www.BlastTheRadio.com
BTR's DJ Dis Moi Oui (aka Andre) joins me to discuss some of the amazing events on this week and this weekend for Ottawa Pride... Zip lining drag queens, partying on Sommerset St., and even Drag & Balls - Drag Queens playing baseball with The Milkman and BTR on location!
Plus... What is the fascination some have with Christmas that they need to post about it being 4 months away? Also... Photo Radar FAIL - if you got a ticket you may be getting your money back... AND... No photos at Shoppers in Toronto!
It's the show where YOU get to talk about anything! CALLER 9. 9:30am weekdays on...
Suzie is online @ www.DivaOfLove.com
MAIN POINTS:
1. Setting the right goals for your day helps you achieve what you set out to do in your daily life because it motivates you to increase the effort you put in to accomplishing your goal. This also triggers new habits and behaviors, ultimately helping you reach the bigger goals you aspire to.
2. When you achieve your goal it inspires you to do more and gives you a self-esteem boost. These little goals help you achieve your bigger goals because they are a step up the ladder. Simply put, achieving your goal feels really good!
3. In your Empowe...
Suzie is online @ www.DivaOfLove.com
MAIN POINTS:
1. Affirmations are statements that write down and repeat. It is said that affirmations need to be in the present tense, positive tone, personal to you and specific. In essence, they are self-affirming declarations to help encourage a more productive mindset.
2. An affirmation is a commitment to yourself to make a change, to make better choices and to feel better about who you are. The ultimate goal is to encourage being kind to and accepting of yourself.
3. Affirmations can be an “I am” or an “I will” statement such as “I am worthy of love...
Welcome to the first in what I hope will be a long series of daily conversations with YOU about... Well... Whatever YOU want to talk about. We call it CALLER 9; heard Tuesday to Friday live on WBTR.ca and on Facebook, Youtube, Twitch and Twitter!
Today... I wonder where the workers are? School buses cannot find drivers. And they're not alone.
Plus... Electric cars when we can't even keep power on in downtown Ottawa... Redblacks games have become a bore and NOT because of the team.
As heard on The Milkman Show at www.WBTR.ca
MAIN POINTS:
1. There are countless studies that discuss the benefits of journaling on physical, mental and emotional health – such as reducing stress, boosting mood, boosting confidence, encouraging good habits, helping process emotions, refocusing attention, encouraging positive thinking, and the list goes on …
2. Although having the discipline to journal each day could be challenging at first, eventually it will be a part of your daily routine. The important thing is to start and start small. A few minutes a day in the morning and evening will...
Empowerment on a Higher Ground: Authenticity & Power [Be a Rockstar]
MAIN POINTS:
1. Living an authentic life means living your truth. It means being empowered by who you are rather than what others want you to be.
2. When you live with honesty and integrity, you are true to your core values and beliefs with little to no influence from others.
3. Expert advice lists these five ways to be authentic: 1. Don’t lie, 2. Don’t say what you are thinking impulsively, 3. Trust the feedback your body/gut gives you, 4. Stay in your own truth—and out of other people’s business, 5. Accept the ugly bits ...
MAIN POINTS:
1. Taking ownership of your life is empowering because you understand and respect your own role in your narrative.
2. When we lay blame on other people or things for our life experiences, we immediately give away our power. You are relinquishing control which can make you more miserable.
3. Instead of reacting impulsively, you can choose to take control of your thoughts, your words and your actions.
4. Taking ownership is also about seeing your goals and commitments through and not letting external influences affect you.
5. Affirm ownership of everything in your life each day, ...
Empowerment on a Higher Ground: Ownership & Power [Be a Rockstar]
MAIN POINTS:
1. Taking ownership of your life is empowering because you understand and respect your own role in your narrative.
2. When we lay blame on other people or things for our life experiences, we immediately give away our power. You are relinquishing control which can make you more miserable.
3. Instead of reacting impulsively, you can choose to take control of your thoughts, your words and your actions.
4. Taking ownership is also about seeing your goals and commitments through and not letting external influences aff...
Building Blocks of Empowerment: Freedom and Power [Be a Rockstar]
MAIN POINTS:
1. Freedom is the power or right to act, speak, or think whatever you want without anything getting in your way.
2. People tend to confuse what freedom really means and use it as an excuse for bad behavior because with your freedom also comes responsibility – that’s where power comes in.
3. Just because you are free to say or do anything, doesn’t mean you should. We spoke about free will before and it’s about making the right choices or else we would all live in anarchy.
4. Freedom empowers yo...
MAIN POINTS:
1. Kindness is being friendly, generous and considerate.
2. Things like gratitude, having good intentions, being philanthropic, being courteous, smiling, listening and positive actions as well as generosity are all examples of being kind.
3. It also includes being kind to yourself and not giving yourself a hard time when you don’t meet your own expectations.
4. Kindness in all its forms has many physical and mental health benefits because it releases feel good chemicals throughout your body which lifts you up.
5. Not only does kindness help you, and improves relationships, it i...