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Colleen Odegaard

@colleen_odegaard

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Trying to do more good than harm. ✌🏼❤️ spilling the 🫖 on divorce, dating in midlife, empty nesting 🪺🪹semi-depressed motivational speaker

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Stop scrolling past your feelings 🛑👀Dr. Jonathan Fisher (@drjfisher) reminds us that feelings like anger or sadness aren’t “bad”—they’re literally just data. Before you try to force optimism, practice a little self-compassion first. ❤️‍🩹Save this for the next time you feel overwhelmed! 📌The latest episode of Wake Up To Your Life is now streaming on the WCNC Charlotte app.#SelfCare #EmotionalIntelligence #MindfulnessPractice #HeartDoctor #MentalHealthReels #WellnessJourney #OvercomingStress by @colleen_odegaard

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"Whenever there was something physical going on with the body, there was ALWAYS something with the emotions." 💔🫀After treating patients for a decade, cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Fisher noticed something startling: traditional tests and meds weren't reaching the root cause of high blood pressure and heart palpitations.Beneath physical heart conditions, there was often hidden grief, social isolation, and a deep sense of lost purpose.Have you ever felt your body react physically to emotional stress or loneliness? Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇 by @colleen_odegaard

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"Who was taking care of me?" 💔🩺Even doctors hit a wall. Dr. Jonathan Fisher (@drjfisher) trained at top institutions for over a decade to save lives—only to realize he never learned how to care for his own.His reset? Diving into positive psychology, daily meditation, and a full week of silence at a Zen monastery. 🧘‍♂️✨Are you prioritizing your own care lately, or are you running on empty? Let us know in the comments! 👇#SelfCareRoutine #BurnoutRelief #MindfulnessPractice #HeartHealth #DoctorLife #MentalHealthMatters #DrJonathanFisher #WakeUpToYourLife #InnerHealing by @colleen_odegaard

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Merry Mahjong! ⁣⁣Pre-order these darling Vintage Christmas tiles now. ⁣🎄🎅🏻⁣If you love mahjong, you need these! Would make a great Christmas gift too! ⁣⁣Pre-order now at shop.andersruff.com⁣⁣@maureenapike @andersruffdesignco by @colleen_odegaard

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"I thought about taking my own life."Colleen Odegaard is breaking the stigma by sharing the raw, unfiltered truth about her battle with severe depression.So many people suffer in silence because they’re terrified of being a "burden" to their loved ones. But reaching out for help isn't a weakness—it’s the ultimate act of courage. Sometimes just asking if a person is OK can literally save their life. What is one thing that helps you pull through your darkest days? Let us know in the comments to help build a space of hope for anyone scrolling through today. 👇If you are struggling, please know you aren't alone. You can call or text the National Crisis Lifeline at 988 anytime. by @colleen_odegaard

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"The worst has happened. Now what?"Going through a massive life shift like a divorce can bring up some incredibly raw, heavy emotions—even the ones we don’t always like to admit out loud. Colleen Odegaard gets completely real about the hurt, the unexpected envy of seeing other happy families, and the painful reality of rebuilding from scratch.The truth? Healing isn’t a quick fix or a final destination. It’s a lifelong, continuous process of learning to take back the wheel and steer your own story. 🌟👇 Have you ever had to completely rebuild after a major life setback? What helped you find your footing again? Drop your thoughts below. #WakeUpToYourLife #LifeAfterDivorce #HealingJourney #RealTalk #MentalHealthMatters #SelfGrowth #Resilience by @colleen_odegaard

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Can you forgive the unforgivable? 💔Letting go of anger isn’t about excusing them—it’s about freeing you. 🕊️Staying stuck in resentment only holds you back from becoming the best version of yourself. There is life, growth, and peace on the other side of heartbreak, but you have to be willing to heal the internal stuff first.Are you holding onto something that’s holding you back? Let’s talk in the comments. 👇#Forgiveness #HealingJourney #SelfGrowth #MentalHealth #LettingGo #OvercomingAdversity #GrowthMindset #InnerPeace by @colleen_odegaard

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"Time heals all wounds..." is a lie. 🕒💔 We've all heard it, but the truth is, time alone doesn't always fix the deepest aches. Click Watch Live at the link in our bio for the latest live news and updates. by @colleen_odegaard

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He is my safest place. ⁣⁣I’m fixin’ to marry this handsome Southern man in 101 days.⁣⁣If you’ve given up on finding your person, know I was there too! Keep living your life. I’m rooting for you. by @colleen_odegaard

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Stop waiting for a "perfect body" to start having fun. 🛑👙How many memory-making moments have we missed because we were worried about flabby arms or tight shorts? Colleen’s confession is a universal experience, but it doesn’t have to be your reality anymore.Your friends want you there, not a photoshopped version of you. Confidence isn't an inside job that happens after you lose weight—it happens when you choose to show up anyway. 🌊✨Get in the bathing suit. Get on the boat. Do it now. by @colleen_odegaard

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Did you know we start internalizing body image issues as young as AGE 3?! 🤯It’s no wonder standard compliments like “just don’t worry about it!” or “you look great!” don’t stick. We are trying to undo decades of programming from a multi-billion dollar beauty industry that literally profits off us feeling like we aren't enough.Next time you look in the mirror and start the comparison game, stop and ask yourself: Is this actually about my body, or am I trying to meet a packaged standard I was never even meant to reach? 🛑👇Drop a ❤️ if you needed this reminder today, and share it with a friend who needs to hear it.The newest "Wake Up To Your Life" is now streaming on the WCNC Charlotte app. #BodyImage #SelfAcceptance #MentalHealthMatters #DietCultureDropout #InnerCritic #WakeUpToYourLife #BodyPositivity #WomenSupportingWomen #MindsetShift by @colleen_odegaard

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Your body knows when you're being real. Colleen Odegaard gets real about toxic positivity with real self-empowerment. Click Watch Live at the link in our bio for the latest live news and updates. by @colleen_odegaard

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