There’s something powerful about embracing vulnerability and finding balance in our lives, especially as women. In this episode, I sit down with Tessa Arnold, Co-Founder of Snapback Energy and Founder of Balance of You, about how holistic wellness can transform the way we show up in the world.
Tessa shares her journey from a successful banking career to embracing Ayurveda and wellness practices that promote true balance and resilience. We talk about the importance of feeling our emotions fully, carving out time for self-care, and how to navigate life’s challenges with strength and grace. Tune in to discover how to tap into your inner power and build the resilience you need to thrive. Trust me, you won’t want to miss it!
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“We need to disassociate resilience with the idea that it’s masking and being strong…resiliency is strength, but it’s strength in sitting with whatever wave of emotion is crashing.” ~ Tessa Arnold
Takeaways
- Tessa Arnold transitioned from a banking career to holistic wellness.
- Vulnerability is a key strength for women.
- Emotions are waves that can be ridden out.
- Ayurveda offers a framework for understanding health.
- The six pillars of Ayurveda include stillness, nutrition, movement, emotional health, sleep, and breath.
- Resilience is about feeling emotions, not masking them.
- Women often carry the weight of the world on their shoulders.
- Creating space for emotions is essential for healing.
- Life is a practice, and we are all learning.
- It’s okay to not be okay sometimes.
Chapters
00:00 From Banking to Holistic Wellness
12:02 The Power of Vulnerability
24:06 Understanding Ayurveda and Its Six Pillars
35:46 Building Resilience Through Emotions
Links from Today’s Show
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Featured Transformation
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About Tessa Arnold
Tessa Arnold is the Founder and CEO of Balance of You Co., a wellness brand dedicated to helping individuals achieve holistic living and inner balance. After experiencing significant life changes, including moving across the country, separation, and grief, Tessa had a wake-up call that led her to rediscover her truest self and find the missing element in her life—balance. This inspired her to create Balance of You Co. to guide others in reclaiming their own balance and fulfillment.
A certified Chopra Health Instructor with a passion for holistic wellness, Tessa’s expertise has transformed countless lives. Her background includes leadership roles in global banking, co-founding a supplement company, and earning her RYT200 as a registered yoga teacher. With over 100 hours of meditation practice in just a year alone, Tessa continues to live and teach from a place of intentional growth, inspiring others to live with vitality and purpose.
Connect with Tessa Arnold
Website: https://balanceofyou.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tess_elizabeth1/