Watered Grass

Like many of us, Shannon Moyer- Szememyei entered 2020 with dreams about where that year would take her.  Having just opened a brick-and-mortar counseling practice, the shut down threw her plans for a loop as she had to figure out how to adjust her business and practice.  Learning to navigate a career from home while sharing space with her family, as well as how to navigate the emotional experience of the pandemic, Shannon shares her story and take-aways in today's episode. If you're looking for a way to approach work with more ease, get in tune with your body, and make the most of your self-care, join us for Cycle Celebration! We're launching again in February- head to the link below to learn more and register. Check it out here!

For many of us, the time at home during the pandemic forced us to take a look in the mirror.  In this week's episode, meet Kat Jordan.  On the heels of a marriage ending and while going through the grief cycle, Kat had to learn how to navigate a global health crisis. Being a mental health worker did not make her immune to the impact of the shut down, but it did give her some tools to use to get herself through all of the changes that happened to her life in 2020.  Tune in to learn more. This Thursday- grab your tickets before it's too late! Girls’ nights are magic: the fun of indulging with your favorite people, along with the laugher and memories you get to savor even after it’s done. The tricky part? Coordinating schedules, planning the itinerary, and now coming up with a creative way to hang out online. Jennifer Fay of Rooted Ground and Diana Fuller of Watered Grass want to make your next girls’ night memorable and easy- and what better way than to celebrate with a Galentine’s Day you won’t soon forget?

2020 gave us a lot of new vocabulary: social-distancing, mask etiquette, and self-quarantining probably weren't things we used often before then.  It also gave us a new relationship status: corona bride.  Health precautions and  limits on gathering threw curveballs at those planning to marry in 2020.  In this episode, we'll meet Bianca Hock and hear her story of wedding planning during the most unpredictable times, and how this led to learning lessons in emotional support with her fiancé. Girls’ nights are magic: the fun of indulging with your favorite people, along with the laugher and memories you get to savor even after it’s done. The tricky part? Coordinating schedules, planning the itinerary, and now coming up with a creative way to hang out online. Jennifer Fay of Rooted Ground and Diana Fuller of Watered Grass want to make your next girls’ night memorable and easy- and what better way than to celebrate with a Galentine’s Day you won’t soon forget? With a heavy focus on self-love and the power of femal

Meet Kate and Dakota.  Their long-distance relationship faced a big decision in the face of the pandemic: maintain that distance with an unclear end time, or move in together.  All in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, this couple went from long distance, to cohabitating, to distanced again, and finally a big change to their status at the end of 2020.  Tune in to hear their shared and individual stories in today's episode! Girls’ nights are magic: the fun of indulging with your favorite people, along with the laugher and memories you get to savor even after it’s done. The tricky part? Coordinating schedules, planning the itinerary, and now coming up with a creative way to hang out online. Jennifer Fay of Rooted Ground and Diana Fuller of Watered Grass want to make your next girls’ night memorable and easy- and what better way than to celebrate with a Galentine’s Day you won’t soon forget? With a heavy focus on self-love and the power of female friendship, grab your friends and come enjoy this zoom version o

The pandemic took away many of our tried-and-true strategies in order to maintain safety.  So how do we keep bouncing back? In this season of the show, I'm sharing the stories of individuals who have overcome unforeseen obstacles during these trying times.  We'll explore their personal experience with the COVID-19 pandemic, and what kept them afloat when faced with challenge.  Learn what to expect from this season in today's episode! Girls’ nights are magic: the fun of indulging with your favorite people, along with the laugher and memories you get to savor even after it’s done. The tricky part? Coordinating schedules, planning the itinerary, and now coming up with a creative way to hang out online. Jennifer Fay of Rooted Ground and Diana Fuller of Watered Grass want to make your next girls’ night memorable and easy- and what better way than to celebrate with a Galentine’s Day you won’t soon forget? With a heavy focus on self-love and the power of female friendship, grab your friends and come enjoy this zoom

If we don't hear the little cues from our bodies, the messages get bigger and bigger. I missed signs from my body that I was overstressed and not caring for myself- and it led to a message I couldn't ignore. In today's episode learn: The small signs I missed The messages that had me ignoring my body cues How it had me literally asleep at the wheel What helped me tune into my body. December 8: Natural Winter Skincare Tips with Sami Jo of Florapothecarie Battle winter dryness with herbalist and natural skincare maker, Sami Jo Jensen, founder of florapothecarie. Sami makes 100% natural & vegan skincare products, and in this Winter Wellness Workshop, she’ll guide us through a few winter must-haves, tips on staving off colds & dry skin, plus show us how to make our very own body scrubs, sinus-clearing facial steam, and natural “VapoRub” using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.  Register for the live or replay here Ready to work with your body, instead of against it? Cycle Celebrat

Sleepy, hungry, thirsty, achy, energized, tense- we're not talking Snow White, we're talking the memos our bodies try to send us all day. There are lots of reasons that we struggle to understand the communication our bodies are giving us, even if it's where we reside. Especially around the holidays, our signals can get mixed with lots of other influences. In this episode, I break down some guiding questions to help us understand why we're ignoring our body's requests, so that we can start to be better listeners. If you have a menstrual cycle, there's a whole different set of messages your body sends you throughout the month.  Learn to read them and respond by joining Cycle Celebration, a 4 week coaching program set to begin January 13, 2021.  Learn more at this link, and get registered today!

Positivity and optimism are incredibly helpful to our mental and physical health, but there is such a thing as taking it too far. Toxic positivity can impact our ability to grow and heal. In this week's episode, learn why a gratitude practice makes more sense for truly changing our mindsets. November 17: Developing a Daily Gratitude Practice with Diana Fuller Having a gratitude practice has been shown to have positive effects on our relationship with ourselves and others. Sticking to it daily is possible- it’s just a matter of fitting our personality and lifestyle. In this session with psychologist and coach Diana Fuller, learn how to build gratitude into your day in a right that feels joyful and easy. Register at this link

Have you ever found yourself stressed, exhausted, or overwhelmed by the holidays?  In our environments and our social calendars, there are lots of sneaky energy drains for empaths and highly sensitive people during the holiday season.  If we know what to look out for, we can have a plan to make the most of this celebratory season! I'll give you a heads up in this episode. Ready to navigate those triggers with ease and joy? Join us for the Empath/HSP coaching group that starts the week of November 9! Both live and replay options available, but you have to act fast.  Check it out here! The greatest way to celebrate the holidays is to fill your cup up! Each Tuesday from Nov 10-Dec 15, I'll be featuring a different speaker to share a mini-workshop including topics like body kindness during the holidays, practical gratitude practices, sustainable gift-giving, winter skincare, and cultivating joy this season.  Find the event descriptions here and snag your spot!

In order to live our happiest and healthiest lives, we first have to know what's triggering our stress responses.  Sometimes, it's not as obvious- especially if your superpowers include heightened sensitivity.  In today's episode, I'll break down some of the most common triggers for Empaths and Highly Sensitive People.  Stay tuned through the end of the episode, where I'll share 3 of my favorite tips for navigating around Empath/HSP triggers. This free event happen this Thursday, October 29 live on Zoom at 7pm EST! The triggers from today's episode can come at us in new and different ways based on all that 2020 has thrown at us.  Grab your live ticket or access to the replay at this link. Let's find more joy and celebration this holiday season! During this 4 week group coaching program, learn how to navigate these triggers in a way that allows the holidays to be fun.  Learn more about the program and claim your spot here.

A great quote Brene Brown posted this week said "Caution: If you trade in your authenticity for being liked, you may experience the following: anxiety, depression, addiction, rage, blame, resentment, and inexplicable grief." This perfectly summarizes the experience of hiding and misunderstanding my Empath/HSP tendencies. In this week's episode, I'll share my story of learning and accepting this part of my identity, and how that impacted my anxiety, depression, and eating disorder. Are  you an Empath or Highly Sensitive Person? This Holiday Season is bringing with it some new potential obstacles and energy drains, given all that the year has entailed.  Learn what they are so that you can have a plan ready at my totally free event, Unexpected Empath/HSP Triggers! It's completely free on October 29 at 7pm, you just have to register at this link.

Here on Watered Grass, we've explored areas of identity and personality that influence our self-care practices. Sensitivity is a superpower that makes us rock stars for empathy, creating change, and being helpers to ourselves and others. Some of us are more tuned in to the energy of others- but what defines an empath or a highly sensitive person? Tune in to today's episode to find out. The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but for Empaths and Highly Sensitive People it can bring some challenges. Packed social calendars, crowds, and overstimulating decor can really exhaust the energy of empaths and HSPs. The 2020 holidays, like much of 2020, brings new practices and potential triggers for those that are in tuned with emotions. From changes to how we celebrate because of the pandemic, to what emotions might be brought into the room from the past year, these holidays will certainly be different. In this workshop, learn the potential triggers that are new to 2020 so that you can have a p

We've all gotten pulled along by the pace of life at some time or another.  Our calendars and to-do lists full, we can start to feel stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted.  I used to fall victim to this regularly, until I learned 3 questions to ask myself to slow down and focus on what matters.  Tune into today's episode to learn what they are!

As someone 1.5 years into Eating Disorder Recovery, my relationship with my body has historically been one of distrust and frustration.  I also struggle with anxiety, and that anxiety pushes me be productive and efficient at all times.  Learning about menstrual health helped me find more ease with both of these things.  Learn how in today's episode. Ready to sync up with your body and provide the self-care its asking for? Cycle Celebration is a 4 week group coaching program with Jennifer Fay of Rooted Ground.  Each week we'll dive into what nourishes our minds and bodies during each phase of the menstrual cycle so that we can live with more ease.  We start this Wednesday, September 16! Don't miss your chance, register now.  Here's the link to claim your spot.

You may be curious why this podcast, which is about self-care and mental health, has had so much talk about menstrual health.  The mental and menstrual health have A LOT in common, and much of it has to do with the backstories and how they're taught to us! Tune in to learn more. Ready to sync up with your body and provide the self-care its asking for? Cycle Celebration is a 4 week group coaching program with Jennifer Fay of Rooted Ground.  Each week we'll dive into what nourishes our minds and bodies during each phase of the menstrual cycle so that we can live with more ease.  Click the picture to learn more and claim your spot- we start September 16!

In the wellness world, there are tons of catch phrases. Masterclass, coaching, and workshops can all sound like they deliver the same thing, but each experience is a little different. So what's the difference, and how do we decide? It's all a matter of our personality and commitment-style. Tune into this episode to learn what's the best fit for you. Optimize your self-care with coaching to support you in diving deep into cyclical living through the moon and menstrual cycle. Click here to learn more about Cycle Celebration and get yourself registered.

The word "routine" might bring up words like repetitive, boring, or even specific things we "have" to do.  What if we started to look at it differently? Routines can be the first step to more time freedom and stress relief.  Tune in to hear the ideas submitted on Instagram of what routines make us think of, and I'll give you ways to reframe each to feel fun and freeing. Have more fun and fulfillment with your routines! There's still time to join Meaningful Mornings and Nourishing Nights.  Registration ends August 30, learn more and claim your spot.

Restful, rejuvenating sleep is as much a physical game as it is a mental one. In my group coaching program, Nourishing Nights, we tackle both! In this week's episode, four of my clients share their biggest takeaways and shifts that have happened since joining this 6-week program. Hint: it was way more than just better rest. Tune in to learn more! I want you to feel as rested, rejuvenated, and empowered as these ladies on today's episode! Learn more about the Nourishing Nights program and get yourself on the list at this link.  Sign up ASAP- we start the week of August 30th!

Before we can get better sleep, we first have to identify WHY it's so hard! In today's episode, I break down some of the most common culprits for our restless nights. Stay tuned to the end, where I share strategies for more restful and relaxing sleeps. Ready to remedy what's in the way of your rest? This free event is in only a few days- claim your space to learn quick and efficient strategies to settle more easily into sleep each night.  Replay tickets also available if you can't make it live! Register at this link

The most impactful change comes from the small steps we take each day towards health and happiness, not the giant overhaul. Season 5 is going to be all about the day-to-day practices that can help us manage stress and feel better in our bodies.  Today's episode kicks off our first topic: the surprising effects of a bad night's sleep. I'll be sharing the small shifts that have big impact on sleep on August 13! At this free workshop, I'm sharing a sleep tool that will help you shift your night routines and home so that you can get the restorative sleep you need.  Register by August 6 and receive a free, curated list of my favorite sleep meditations, music, and products. Claim your spot here