Ever been caught in a friendship that felt more like a battlefield? I've been there too. On this episode of the Striving Butterfly podcast, I, Coleen Myers, draw from personal experiences to navigate the maze that friendships can present. I paint a vivid picture of how friendships, both refreshing and toxic, shape us and the sometimes painful decisions we need to make for the sake of our peace. A girls' trip gone wrong and a golden 21-year-long friendship with a university buddy exemplify...

Ready to unlock the power of self-love and positive affirmations? I'm Coleen, your host for the Striving Butterfly Podcast, and in this spirited session, we're mastering the art of becoming our own cheerleader. Expect to embrace a world where acknowledging your achievements is not only a self-care ritual but a journey toward resilience. You'll be armed with my personal collection of powerful affirmations that will help you face challenges, overcome fears, and remember to take time out for the...

Show yourself love - Daily Affirmations with Coleen will be a weekly affirmation stop point where I’ll list out 10 affirmations for you to say out loud to yourself, write them down on your phone, or add as a new journal entry which you then reflect on throughout your day and week. Speaking affirmations to yourself can shift negative thoughts and promote confidence, positivity, self-love, and motivation. Affirmations are my tool kit for starting out each day when I’m high, excited when I’m...

Ever feel like you're stuck within the armor you've built around yourself? You're not alone. This episode takes a profound dive into my own journey, revealing the ups and downs of navigating through life while grappling with the armor I've worn for years, protecting me from disappointment, heartbreak, and failure. From being an insecure 15-year-old dealing with the heartbreak of losing a child to growing into a confident woman in her 40s, I share experiences that have been pivotal to my...

In this episode we discuss ‘Vulnerability’ - Do you dare to be vulnerable? For many of us who have experienced some form of childhood trauma, avoiding emotional vulnerability might have been our survival tactic. I was naturally a quiet child who felt very different, having a teen pregnancy, and firsthand witnessing my parent's divorce. I  learned to not dwell on emotional pain, suppress and erase. Now I unpack how I transformed suppression into expression, Support the showTake a second to...

In this episode, we going to explore who am I. Let me tell you my story. Support the showTake a second to reset…hit that 'Control, Alt, Delete' as we go on this journey of owning our truth, building on our future, and becoming the best version of ourselves. Subscribe, Comment, & download this podcast on your favorite listening platform. Email a question, topic or to share your experience: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thestrivingbutterfly, and check out our...

Hello my names Coleen, welcome to my podcast The Striving Butterfly.....This is the introduction to let you know what you can expect from this podcast. Sharing past, present, and vision of the future, the striving butterfly is here to rescue, empower, encourage, and support those healing whilst owning their flaws and preparing to complete the emergence process of opening their wings.  Support the showTake a second to reset…hit that 'Control, Alt, Delete' as we go on this journey of owning our...