SELF-CARE: IT'S MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU THINK

B y Dr. Keesha Ewers, SWE Contributing Expert

In my medical practice I am diagnosing more and more women with autoimmune illnesses. Women are diagnosed with autoimmune diseases 10 times more than men are. There are several reasons for this, but I have noticed that much of it has to do with the fact that women spend more time caring for others than they do themselves.

Research tells us that people who take time to regenerate their batteries are healthier, more creative, happier, and enjoy more abundance in all areas of life.

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SELF-CARE BEGINS
IN THE PRESENT
 By Katana Abbott, SWE Founder

I spent two weeks at a spiritual retreat overlooking the ocean in Brazil several years ago. I was the only American surrounded by others from every part of the world, including Australia, Europe, and the Middle East.

The idea of taking off two weeks was unimaginable to me, but to the others, it was simply normal. In fact, many were heading off to spend another couple of weeks touring different parts of South America.

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PUT YOURSELF AT THE TOP OF THE LIST

' You owe yourself the love that you so freely give to others."  

When I was raising my daughters and working full time ten years ago, I did not make time for myself; and it cost me my health. In fact, I was so busy working long hours, leading events, driving kids to after-school activities, and caring for elderly parents, that I had forgotten to make time for myself. I thought I was superwoman, and it took a toll on me!
  

Find out what Katana did to put herself at top of that list!
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YOUNGER NEXT YEAR
CHRIS CROWLEY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13
3:00 PM ET/12:00 PM PT

We are thrilled to feature this encore show with author , CHRIS CROWLEY , on Smart Women Talk Radio this month.

Tune in as Chris and Katana discuss:

  • Why 70% of aging is voluntary and how you can avoid it until you are near the end of life.
  • How can you avoid many major illnesses and accidents (heart disease, stroke, diabetes etc.) altogether.
  • Whether or not women age differently than men.
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AYURVEDA LIFESTYLE WISDOM
ACHARYA SHUNYA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27th
3:00 PM ET/12:00 PM PT

We are delighted to feature an encore interview with author and wisdom of Ayurveda expert, ACHARYA SHUNYA , on S mart Women Talk Radio .

Listen as Acharya and Katana discuss:

  • How waking early before sunrise can jump-start your whole mental, physical and emotional health.
  • How drinking cold water and other iced beverages may be damaging your constitution.
  • How massaging with oils daily before bath or shower has profound health implications.
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KATHLEEN PEDDICORD

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HEALTH & WEALTH
THREE SNEAKY CAUSES OF WEIGHT GAIN
(AND LOSS)

By Dr. Keesha Ewers, SWE Contributing Expert

When I was 30 years old, just before being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I blew up with 10 extra pounds of “puffiness” that I could not explain. Along with the puffiness came extreme joint pain, nausea, and esophageal reflux (heartburn). I couldn’t seem to get comfortable because of digestive distress. Nighttime was the worst, and I tossed, turned, got up, took TUMS, tried to eat before bedtime, tried to fast before bedtime, nothing seemed to work. At one point, I went into urgent care, because I was having such bad chest pain, I was sure I was having a heart attack.

Find out the causes!
Becoming Astrid (“Unga Astrid”) (2018). Cast: Alba August, Trine Dyrholm, Henrik Rafaelsen, Magnus Krepper, Maria Bonnevie, Björn Gustafsson, Marius Damslev, Mira Mitchell, Maria Fahl Vikander, Maria Alm Norell, Willy Ramnek Petri. Director: Pernille Fischer Christensen. Screenplay: Kim Fupz Aakeson and Pernille Fischer Christensen. Web site . Trailer .
LET'S GO TO THE MOVIES
WITH BRENT MARCHANT
'BECOMING ASTRID' EXPLORES HOW WE BECOME WHO WE ARE

By Brent Marchant, SWE Contributing Expert

As we grow up, we lay the foundations for our lives and for who we end up becoming. Some of us may feel that this results from a series of happenstance events, random occurrences that seemingly materialize with no rhyme nor reason. Yet, if we look closely enough, there’s a certain order to things, with elements that unfold from identifiable aspects of our upbringing, many of which, in hindsight, often appear purposeful, as if they arise from defined, deliberate underlying influences and initiatives. Thus, when we examine our lives from that perspective, it’s quite possible to clearly see how we become who we are. Such is the case with the film chronicle of the formative years of a beloved children’s author, Becoming Astrid ( Unga Astrid ), available on DVD and video on demand.
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Ann Hoffman is a world traveler who has spent time in over 30 countries. Her travels began when she lived in Japan as a young military brat. After college, she married, divorced, and worked in a wide variety of jobs. At the ripe old age of 42, Ann took a leave of absence from work, borrowed some money, and headed to Australia to pursue her passion for scuba diving. Throughout her entire working life, she traveled — and knew that living abroad was in her future. She finally left corporate America and decided to make her dream come true. The Happy Expat: Your Guide to Joyfully Retiring Abroad is about the adventure of retiring abroad and finding a location that fits your lifestyle.
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 Over ten years ago, I started Smart Women's Empowerment, a nonprofit online resource center where I host Smart Women Talk Radio with over a million subscribers and lead our free online course for women, Unlock Your Financial Power.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, my mission for the last 30 years has been to inspire women to take charge of their lives and finances by preparing for expected and unexpected life events. These include reinventing after retirement, becoming a caregiver, and creating a legacy. To learn more and to connect with me, visit my website at www.katanaabbott.com.

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