Chat with Crystal

Embracing Your Next Chapter

Join us for an insightful conversation on this episode of Chat with Crystal, as we welcome Joan, a courageous caller in her early 60s, who bravely shares that she's found herself at a bit of a crossroads in her life. She candidly discusses her desire to prioritize self-care, lose 25 lbs, navigate the complexities of aging gracefully, and discover her purpose. Joan shares that she "has so much more to give" in this life but doesn't know how to tap into that. She dreams of using her passion and knowledge of the outdoors to start an adventure company, empowering and connecting women through nature. Yet, amidst these aspirations lies a sense of apprehension—a fear of stepping into the unknown, fueled by self-doubt and limiting beliefs. In this coaching call, Crystal provides a guiding light for Joan as they explore strategies to overcome these obstacles and unlock the untapped potential within. Together, they unravel the layers of Joan's journey, offering insights, encouragement, and actionable steps to empower her—and all listeners—to embrace the limitless possibilities that lie ahead. Psst... to watch the webinar we discussed during the episode called For Women Over 40 Who Want to Lose Weight and Feel Great, visit: https://www.swatinstitute.com/webinar.

How Can I Access My Feminine Side?

On this month's Chat with Crystal, Veronique calls in and shares that she's having trouble accessing her "feminine side." Crystal goes over her Three Dominant Archetypes, as outlined in her Emotional Age work (featured on Oprah.com)--Daughter Energy, Mother Energy, and Woman Energy--and how being stuck in Mother Energy can sometimes translate to not feeling "feminine." In fact, in the world of "yin + yang" or "feminine + masculine," Daughter Energy represents the feminine. In contrast, Mother Energy is masculine, and Woman Energy is the transcendence of the two into the "wholeness" of who we are. Veronique shares that throughout her marriage, she definitely showed up in Mother Energy, but four years ago, when she ended her marriage due to domestic violence, she felt her Woman Energy emerging more. Though, she still struggles with it. She also shares that her role models growing up were in Mother Energy, too, being "strong," and not complaining or talking about things that were hurting or burdening them. Crystal takes Veronique into some inner dialog work and urges her to speak to the part of her she's buried in the basement--the feeling inside of her that Veronique describes as "turbulence"--something she's felt bubbling for the last 30 years. This is a beautiful call about new beginnings, putting yourself out there, and reconnecting with all of your parts to step into the wholeness of who you are.

Am I Allowed to Use Someone Else's Work?

Have you ever felt so super excited to share something new you've learned but also uncertain or afraid that you're stealing someone else's work? During this month's episode, Chela calls in. She shares that having graduated from the S.W.A.T. Institute's Master Empowerment Coach Certification, she's now excited to be holding group coaching sessions and seminars for women in both Argentina, where she spends three quarters of the year and in Canada (in Spanish and English -- exciting!). Chela has questions about the best way to use someone else's work in her sessions and incorporate it into her work while still crediting them. "Am I allowed to do this?" she wonders. She even says she's been up at night worrying about it. We dive into that! Chela also asks if it's possible to show up in different energy levels or levels of empowerment in different areas of her life based on the situation. For instance, she feels so in the flow and up in Desire or higher while teaching; however, when she has to speak about money or pricing, she almost drops into Shame. Gabrielle also joins the last bit of the call and shares that she was a nurse for 30 years and has recently retired. Her husband is in the military and deployed, gone much of the time. And in this new chapter of her life, now certified in different healing modalities, she's SO ready to share her gifts and talents with the world and help better the lives of others through heart alignment. However, she feels this resistance and protectiveness over her energy. Gabrielle also shares she doesn't know where to start in terms of her next steps in her business. Listen as Crystal helps both Chela and Gabrielle find more insights and clarity in their next steps!

I Need More!

This was such a kickass episode to kick off the year, and we received great feedback from the live callers. We're so excited for you to hear it! During this episode, Melanie calls in. She shares that as a fellow coach, she knows that coaches are "supposed to be perfect," but honestly, she's feeling a little stuck and beaten down. She shares that her tank is empty, and she's having trouble finding the desire to do better. Melanie says that journalling isn't doing it, gratitude isn't doing it—and she's feeling at a standstill. She needs some inspiration. Having lost 103 pounds and been on her game as a coach in the industry, Melanie recently moved from California to a rural area in Texas and is having trouble finding her groove and, most importantly, her people. Melanie shares that she's let 30 lbs creep back on, and though she knows "what to do" and how to get the weight off, she's feeling stagnant and "invisible" and doesn't know where to go from here. This is a conversation about finding your "tribe," quieting your addict, and finding the courage to shine your brightest! PS Interested in joining our new webinar, How to Get Unstuck in 2024? Grab your spot here >> https://www.swatinstitute.com/get-unstuck-in-2024. We're live this Wednesday at 630 pm ET. 🎉

I Want To Have A Baby on My Own

During this episode, Michela calls in. You may remember her if you listened to October's Chat with Crystal. She shares that she just turned 40 and has dreamed of having a baby for several years. Having frozen her eggs and embryos, Michela now feels she's in a place where she's ready, but keeps feeling stuck in shame and fear around people's judgment about conceiving solo via IVF and a sperm donor rather than with a partner. Although having had the opportunity to have a child with a partner early in her 30s, Michela shares she feels shame for deciding not to move forward with her pregnancy at that time, as her relationship and situation weren't ideal for raising a child. Now, in a much better place but single, she can't help feeling this inner calling to be a mother, but another part of her worries about what people will think. Not acting on what she really wants to do is causing her to feel angry and frustrated with herself. Listen to Crystal coach Michela around making this big decision, navigating what it would look like, and encouraging her to work on forgiving herself to move forward with empowerment and surety. This call is about self-love, worthiness, reframing, and trusting your inner whispers.