In this episode of Oil and Light, I invite you to step with me into the season of Autumn. Together, we’ll reflect on the harvests we’ve gathered this year — the goals, dreams, relationships, and self-care practices that have taken root and grown. I’ll guide you through a series of gentle journaling prompts to help you notice your growth, honor your challenges, and celebrate even the smallest blessings. As we soak in the cozy autumn mood, my hope is that you’ll come away feeling grounded in gratitude and proud of the abundance already present in your life. Thank you for spending this time with me — may you continue to stay radiant and grateful.

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Carrie Scharf, in her episode of the Oil and Light podcast, delves into the concept of gratitude and its role in both our spiritual and skincare routines. She guides listeners through a visualization exercise to internalize gratitude, comparing it to inner skincare that softens the rigidity within us and brightens our outlook on life. The episode also includes guided journaling prompts to further push this practice, asking listeners to reflect on their daily comforts, surprises from their bodies, and plans for self-care in the coming season. To spark creativity and personal reflection, Carrie introduces a Word Garden exercise where listeners visualize words as seeds of emotions and thoughts. She also encourages listeners to weave gratitude into their daily lives, supporting this through natural skincare practices.

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In the latest episode of "Oil and Light," host Carrie Scharf discusses the importance of self-care during the fall season. She emphasizes the need to slow down and create personalized evening rituals aimed at both soothing the skin and calming the spirit. Tips include transforming one's space with soft lighting and comforting scents, and nourishing the skin with warm, hydrating products like herbal oil. Scharf encourages listeners to journal and reflect on what brings them comfort during the evenings and how their body and skin respond to the changing seasons. In closing, she urges listeners to find solace in simple acts of self-care and develop their own unique cozy evening ritual to bring peace and rest into their lives.

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In this episode of Oil and Light, host Carrie Scharf explores the principle of letting go as a form of self-care and renewal. Inspired by the changing seasons, she suggests that just like trees shedding their leaves to make room for new growth, we too must let go of old habits, negative thoughts, and physical clutter for our own personal growth. To facilitate this process, Carrie introduces journaling as a tool for self-reflection and shares some prompts for listeners to explore their emotions. She emphasizes the benefits of letting go, likening it to a form of self-love that can lead to new experiences and fresh perspectives. The episode ends with an encouragement for listeners to embrace changes and trust that they'll make room for beautiful, new things in their life.

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In the first episode of 'Oil and Light,' host Carrie Scharf leads a thoughtful exploration around the importance of carving out tranquil spaces in everyday life. Encouraging listeners to find or rejuvenate their own 'quiet corners,' Carrie shares the concept of a sacred space as a personal sanctuary for rest, renewal, and strength. Offering prompts for reflection, she asks the audience to consider the physical aspects of their peaceful places, the ways they intentionally invite serenity, and their aspirational visions for their ultimate sacred corner. Carrie concludes the episode by inviting listeners to further engage in crafting their sanctuary using a Cozy Corner Checklist available for her paid subscribers. The podcast intends to facilitate personal introspection and relaxation, inspiring listeners to affirm their need for spaces of peace and stillness.

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In her latest episode of Oil and Light, Carrie Scharf guides listeners on a journey to embrace the metaphorical light in their lives, especially during life's darkest seasons. She begins with a heartfelt scripture reading from Psalm 119:105, providing comfort and reminding listeners that God's light is always there to guide them. Next, she delves into a poignant and meaningful poem by Emily Dickinson, reinforcing the power of kindness and its role in lighting up others' lives. Carrie then prompts listeners to create their paths to personal enlightenment, suggesting small actions like letting in natural light or diffusing uplifting essential oils. Wrapping up the podcast, she encourages her listeners to be carriers of kindness and light, emphasizing how these small gestures can inspire a ripple effect of positivity.

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The podcast, hosted by Carrie Scharf, is a deep exploration of the transformative power of journaling as a spiritual practice, often referred to as soul journaling. The practice is emphasized not as a place for perfect sentences or impeccable penmanship but as a sacred space for deep reflection, listening, and healing. The audience is led through the process of creating a serene journaling space, choosing a prompting passage or verse and encouraged to write freely and honestly to facilitate deep spiritual growth. The session is finished with a prayer or a moment of silence to help ground oneself before re-engaging with the outside world. The podcast also outlines the benefits of the practice, which include releasing burdens, recognizing blessings, remembering truths, returning to God with openness, and creating a sacred pause in everyday life. The podcast encourages listeners to dedicate just ten minutes to journaling as a small commitment with potentially profound impacts on their spiritual practice.

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Finally, a self-care plan that actually fits your life — no fluff, no guilt, no impossible routines. As a special needs mom, your days are heavy: IEP meetings, therapy schedules, sensory meltdowns, and the constant mental load leave little room for your own well-being. Generic advice like “just take a bath” doesn’t work — it feels like another thing to fail at. This episode introduces Hold the Guilt, Pass the Coffee, a self-care strategy journal designed for moms like you. In 10 minutes or less, this system helps you: Audit your energy and dump your guilt Protect your nervous system and set calming anchors Plan for meltdowns, outings, and emergency moments Use sensory resets and mini self-care wins that actually fit your day Stop surviving. Start strategizing. 💛 If this episode helped you feel seen or gave you a practical tip to reclaim your sanity, subscribe for more weekly strategies, tips, and gentle encouragement for special needs moms.

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Step into a soft pause with this monthly guided journaling moment. 🌸 Reflect on your week, reconnect with God, and nourish your soul with gentle prompts, tiny skincare rituals, and moments of stillness. Perfect for women over 40 who crave calm, creativity, and faith-centered self-care.

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If you’re an introvert or highly sensitive soul who loves peaceful reflection and faith-centered self-care, I’ve created something special for you 🌸 Each month, I’ll be sharing a free Quiet Radiance Audio Workshop — short, soothing audio sessions you can listen to anytime you need a moment of calm. No live calls, no pressure — just quiet renewal for your skin, spirit, and soul. This month’s Quiet Radiance Audio Workshop is all about coming home to yourself. Take a few quiet minutes to pause, breathe, and reflect. You’ll be gently guided through a short grounding practice, a scripture-inspired reflection, and a simple self-care ritual to help you feel at peace again. No sign-up, no live call — just listen whenever you need a moment of stillness

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