00:00:09Introduction to Self-Worth
00:02:56The Importance of Nurturing Yourself
00:04:35Reflecting on Mother’s Day
00:04:44Your Challenge for the Week
00:06:12Closing Thoughts on Healing and Strength
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this heartfelt episode of Living in Your Power, Dr. Marleen Greenleaf launches a series on self-worth, healing, and growth by exploring "The Power of Nurture". As we approach Mother's Day, Dr. Greenleaf reflects on the profound impact of the women who nurtured us and emphasizes the importance of becoming our own nurturers.
Drawing from her personal story of losing her mother, Dr. Greenleaf shares her journey of honoring her mother's legacy by encouraging others to rise to their power. She invites listeners to reflect on the nurturers in their lives, whether biological, spiritual, or those who play significant mentoring roles.
This episode encourages self-nurture as a necessary practice, not only to honor those who have cared for us but also to ensure our ability to live fully in our purpose. Dr. Greenleaf challenges listeners to write letters of gratitude and self-compassion as acts of healing. As Mother’s Day approaches, join us in celebrating the strong and loving voices within and around us.
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Well, hello, my valued listeners, and welcome to another episode of the podcast, Living in Your Power.
00:00:09.677 --> 00:00:14.837
I'm your host, Dr. Marlene Greenleaf, and today we are kicking off a brand new
00:00:14.837 --> 00:00:23.597
series for the month of May, rooted in self-worth, healing, growing, and rising.
00:00:24.997 --> 00:00:31.337
And what better way to begin this journey than by honoring one of the most powerful
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reflections of self-worth, nurture.
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Now this week is extra special as it's the week we celebrate Mother's Day.
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And as we approach and celebrate mothers on Sunday, I want to reflect on the
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women who poured into us.
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And how we learn to pour into ourselves with the same love and grace.
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So today's episode is called The Power of Nurture.
00:01:05.997 --> 00:01:10.417
Honoring the givers. Healing the giver within.
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And that's because the women who nurture us shape so much of who we are.
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And part of healing and growing is not just honoring them. but also learning to nurture ourselves.
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I want to start today by sharing something personal with you.
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Now in late 2016, I lost my mother to pancreatic cancer.
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She wasn't just my mom. She was my best friend, my prayer partner and warrior,
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my secret advisor, and my greatest advocate.
00:01:52.197 --> 00:01:59.737
And it's because of her motivation, her prayers, her unwavering belief in me
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that I'm the woman standing before you today.
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She nurtured my dreams when they were fragile.
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She lifted my spirit when I doubted myself and she spoke life over me when the
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world tried to speak otherwise.
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And though she's no longer physically here her
00:02:24.317 --> 00:02:29.257
legacy lives in me and every
00:02:29.257 --> 00:02:35.577
time I encourage someone else to rise to their power that's my mother's voice
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moving through me so today I want to honor all the givers biological mothers
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spiritual mothers, mentors,
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aunties, and friends who pour into us with love, faith, and strength.
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But here's something else I've learned on this journey.
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We must also become the nurturer for ourselves.
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We must speak life over ourselves.
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We must advocate for our own dreams. And we must create space for our own healing and rest.
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Because you cannot pour from an empty cup.
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And many of us, especially women, we have spent so much time giving to others
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that we forget we need care too.
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Listen, nurturing yourself is not selfish. It is necessary.
00:03:45.920 --> 00:03:50.020
It is how you protect the legacy that was poured into you.
00:03:51.060 --> 00:03:56.780
And when we nurture ourselves with kindness, compassion, and grace,
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we are able to show up even more powerfully in our purpose.
00:04:04.060 --> 00:04:09.820
So this Mother's Day, I want to invite you to reflect on two things.
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I want you to honor the nurturer who shaped you.
00:04:15.940 --> 00:04:23.760
Whether they are still here or resting in glory, acknowledge their impact and
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honor the nurturer within you.
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Take time to nurture your own spirit, your own dreams, and your own healing journey.
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Because the more you tend to your soul, the stronger your light shines for others.
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This week is not about grand gestures It's about gratitude, reflection,
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and gentle care Care for yourself and for those who loved you into being,
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So here's your gentle challenge for the week I know the week is almost over
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But it's still a challenge We still have a few more days,
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I want you to write a letter of gratitude to a woman who nurtured you or if
00:05:18.380 --> 00:05:24.220
she's no longer with you write it as a way to honor her memory.
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Next I want you to write a second note to yourself I want you to thank yourself
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for surviving thriving, and continuing to rise.
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Both of these letters are acts of healing and both are powerful forms of nurture.
00:05:52.657 --> 00:06:00.097
So in closing, I want you to know that your roots are deeper than you know.
00:06:00.537 --> 00:06:06.397
They are watered by prayers you never heard, sacrifices you never saw,
00:06:06.677 --> 00:06:11.137
and love you may not have always understood until later.
00:06:12.357 --> 00:06:19.957
And now you get to nurture your own spirit. You get to heal and rise Carrying
00:06:19.957 --> 00:06:23.837
the wisdom of those who loved you Into your next season,
00:06:25.997 --> 00:06:31.177
So until next time, dear listeners I want you to continue to live boldly in
00:06:31.177 --> 00:06:38.557
your power And if it gets tough Just breathe You still got the strength to rise,
00:06:39.377 --> 00:06:47.997
So happy Mother's Day on Sunday To all the nurturers and to the beautiful soul inside you.
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Continue to live in your power.
00:00:01.037 --> 00:00:09.337
Well, hello, my valued listeners, and welcome to another episode of the podcast, Living in Your Power.
00:00:09.677 --> 00:00:14.837
I'm your host, Dr. Marlene Greenleaf, and today we are kicking off a brand new
00:00:14.837 --> 00:00:23.597
series for the month of May, rooted in self-worth, healing, growing, and rising.
00:00:24.997 --> 00:00:31.337
And what better way to begin this journey than by honoring one of the most powerful
00:00:31.337 --> 00:00:34.657
reflections of self-worth, nurture.
00:00:36.837 --> 00:00:42.657
Now this week is extra special as it's the week we celebrate Mother's Day.
00:00:43.517 --> 00:00:51.217
And as we approach and celebrate mothers on Sunday, I want to reflect on the
00:00:51.217 --> 00:00:53.417
women who poured into us.
00:00:53.597 --> 00:00:59.077
And how we learn to pour into ourselves with the same love and grace.
00:00:59.797 --> 00:01:05.617
So today's episode is called The Power of Nurture.
00:01:05.997 --> 00:01:10.417
Honoring the givers. Healing the giver within.
00:01:11.617 --> 00:01:17.437
And that's because the women who nurture us shape so much of who we are.
00:01:17.857 --> 00:01:25.477
And part of healing and growing is not just honoring them. but also learning to nurture ourselves.
00:01:28.357 --> 00:01:31.817
I want to start today by sharing something personal with you.
00:01:32.917 --> 00:01:36.957
Now in late 2016, I lost my mother to pancreatic cancer.
00:01:38.557 --> 00:01:45.697
She wasn't just my mom. She was my best friend, my prayer partner and warrior,
00:01:46.517 --> 00:01:50.497
my secret advisor, and my greatest advocate.
00:01:52.197 --> 00:01:59.737
And it's because of her motivation, her prayers, her unwavering belief in me
00:01:59.737 --> 00:02:03.857
that I'm the woman standing before you today.
00:02:05.237 --> 00:02:08.417
She nurtured my dreams when they were fragile.
00:02:09.277 --> 00:02:16.077
She lifted my spirit when I doubted myself and she spoke life over me when the
00:02:16.077 --> 00:02:17.597
world tried to speak otherwise.
00:02:19.897 --> 00:02:24.317
And though she's no longer physically here her
00:02:24.317 --> 00:02:29.257
legacy lives in me and every
00:02:29.257 --> 00:02:35.577
time I encourage someone else to rise to their power that's my mother's voice
00:02:35.577 --> 00:02:43.377
moving through me so today I want to honor all the givers biological mothers
00:02:43.377 --> 00:02:45.917
spiritual mothers, mentors,
00:02:47.057 --> 00:02:53.337
aunties, and friends who pour into us with love, faith, and strength.
00:02:56.420 --> 00:02:59.420
But here's something else I've learned on this journey.
00:03:00.560 --> 00:03:05.080
We must also become the nurturer for ourselves.
00:03:06.620 --> 00:03:10.340
We must speak life over ourselves.
00:03:10.880 --> 00:03:23.260
We must advocate for our own dreams. And we must create space for our own healing and rest.
00:03:24.720 --> 00:03:27.200
Because you cannot pour from an empty cup.
00:03:28.780 --> 00:03:35.260
And many of us, especially women, we have spent so much time giving to others
00:03:35.260 --> 00:03:37.520
that we forget we need care too.
00:03:39.000 --> 00:03:45.180
Listen, nurturing yourself is not selfish. It is necessary.
00:03:45.920 --> 00:03:50.020
It is how you protect the legacy that was poured into you.
00:03:51.060 --> 00:03:56.780
And when we nurture ourselves with kindness, compassion, and grace,
00:03:57.060 --> 00:04:01.800
we are able to show up even more powerfully in our purpose.
00:04:04.060 --> 00:04:09.820
So this Mother's Day, I want to invite you to reflect on two things.
00:04:11.280 --> 00:04:14.940
I want you to honor the nurturer who shaped you.
00:04:15.940 --> 00:04:23.760
Whether they are still here or resting in glory, acknowledge their impact and
00:04:23.760 --> 00:04:26.240
honor the nurturer within you.
00:04:26.780 --> 00:04:34.600
Take time to nurture your own spirit, your own dreams, and your own healing journey.
00:04:35.440 --> 00:04:41.780
Because the more you tend to your soul, the stronger your light shines for others.
00:04:44.140 --> 00:04:50.300
This week is not about grand gestures It's about gratitude, reflection,
00:04:50.320 --> 00:04:57.660
and gentle care Care for yourself and for those who loved you into being,
00:05:00.160 --> 00:05:05.360
So here's your gentle challenge for the week I know the week is almost over
00:05:05.360 --> 00:05:09.600
But it's still a challenge We still have a few more days,
00:05:10.680 --> 00:05:18.380
I want you to write a letter of gratitude to a woman who nurtured you or if
00:05:18.380 --> 00:05:24.220
she's no longer with you write it as a way to honor her memory.
00:05:28.840 --> 00:05:36.800
Next I want you to write a second note to yourself I want you to thank yourself
00:05:36.800 --> 00:05:41.860
for surviving thriving, and continuing to rise.
00:05:43.580 --> 00:05:49.500
Both of these letters are acts of healing and both are powerful forms of nurture.
00:05:52.657 --> 00:06:00.097
So in closing, I want you to know that your roots are deeper than you know.
00:06:00.537 --> 00:06:06.397
They are watered by prayers you never heard, sacrifices you never saw,
00:06:06.677 --> 00:06:11.137
and love you may not have always understood until later.
00:06:12.357 --> 00:06:19.957
And now you get to nurture your own spirit. You get to heal and rise Carrying
00:06:19.957 --> 00:06:23.837
the wisdom of those who loved you Into your next season,
00:06:25.997 --> 00:06:31.177
So until next time, dear listeners I want you to continue to live boldly in
00:06:31.177 --> 00:06:38.557
your power And if it gets tough Just breathe You still got the strength to rise,
00:06:39.377 --> 00:06:47.997
So happy Mother's Day on Sunday To all the nurturers and to the beautiful soul inside you.
00:06:49.817 --> 00:06:54.157
Continue to live in your power.
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