Hey guys, Lisa here! If you didn’t already know, I am super frikin excited to share that I’m writing a book! To be the FIRST to get sneak peeks about my book and other exclusive content go to: http://lisabilyeu.com/ and be sure to sign up for my newsletter. Conscious Content Creator and founder of the non-profit organization, the E.P.I.C. Fellowship Program, Alexi Panos shares how she overcame the trauma of her sexual assault and used it as a catalyst to find compassion within herself. She also discusses how she learned to live unburdened by fear and choose happiness instead. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, here are some valuable resources dedicated to help all survivors of sexual violence. If you’re looking for support, information or advice, you can contact these organizations for assistance. You are not alone. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) - 800.656.HOPE (4673) https://www.rainn.org/ National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) https://www.nsvrc.org/ Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment (PAVE) http://pavingtheway.net/ SHOW NOTES Happiness is a choice [2:07] Finding compassion in yourself [4:24] Allow yourself to be human [5:56] Assessing and unpacking the stages of your life [8:53] The ego vs. the soul, control vs. surrender [12:10] Let go and trust the universe [15:29] Alexi’s story of her sexual abuse [17:15] Confronting her victimhood [21:30] Connect with yourself first in order to connect with others [24:00] Don’t let the “shoulds” imprison you [26:21] Navigating conscious relationships [41:17] Willing to be present to life [45:35] DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE The Confidence Gap by Russ Harris: https://amzn.to/2b6CrlF FOLLOW ALEXI WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2CmfUPU INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2NNnaqs TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2QMETjm FOLLOW E.P.I.C. WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2OZUZsH