Are you interested in healing your past? In this episode I talk with Khara Croswaite Brindle is a licensed mental health therapist in private practice in in Denver, Colorado. She holds various roles, including financial therapist, TEDx Speaker, burnout consultant, author, and professor. Her new book is Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships: Guiding the Adult Daughter’s Healing Journey through the Estrangement Energy Cycle. She discussed the common stages and experiences of estrangement, including questioning the relationship, confronting the parent, and potentially experiencing a rupture. She explained how estrangement is a difficult process rather than an impulsive decision. The interviewees also shared personal stories of struggling to gain approval from their mothers and dealing with the lasting impacts. Overall, the episode provided validation for adult daughters experiencing estrangement and explored how to heal from a damaged mother-daughter relationship.
Questions I asked:
· What brought you into talking about Mother Daughter estrangement as a topic?
· What would you say some people's assumptions about estrangement need to be dispelled?
· What separates these stages in the parental estrangement experience?
· What would you say, separates these stages in the parental estrangement experience?
· What would you speak to women today that have gone through something like abandonment by their mother to help them understand their value?
· What are the social stigmas attached to this mother daughter estrangement?
· What would you say the social stigmas are attached to this mother daughter estrangement?
· What assumptions about estrangement need to be dispelled?
· Where can people find you online?
Topics Discussed:
· Validation
· Healing
· Community
· Growth
· Hope
· Motherhood
Quotes from the show:
· "Most of the people I work with are women of all different backgrounds, you know, all the way from like 19 years old to like 65 and there seemed to be this pattern that they all had a different, contentious relationship with mom, but they were just trying to heal or fix or make better." @KharaCroswaiteBrindle @SisterhoodSweat
· “This book felt like a love letter to adult daughters who didn't feel seen.” @KharaCroswaiteBrindle @SisterhoodSweat
· “I would say pick up the book and read these nine women's stories that might also bring some heart into it” @KharaCroswaiteBrindle @SisterhoodSweat
· “There's hope there's, you know, there's a possibility that I'm not going to be in this feeling forever.” @KharaCroswaiteBrindle @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Khara Croswaite Brindle:
· https://www.estrangementenergycycle.com/
· Schedule with me for a Professional Consultation or Discovery Call
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· Grow Your Business with Perfectioneur Pointers
· Ready for the Perfectioneur Workbook?
· Join the Perfectioneur community!
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On this week's let it rip Friday, we're discussing personal power.
On this week's motivation monday, we're discussing compromise and making sure to keep what you want in mind.
On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we're discussing being in the right place.
Are you interested in improving your relationship? Have you been worried about your boundaries? This episode is perfect for right after Valentine’s Day. Today, I talk with Sami Wunder. She is a leading international dating and relationship expert, specializing in helping high-achieving women find and keep amazing romantic love. Sami prides herself on the incredible results her clients achieve through her soulmate attraction and intimacy-building processes inside romantic relationships. To date, she's helped over 450 + of her clients get engaged, and hundreds more attract happy, committed relationships, with over 90% success rate in marriage. Sami shares with us how to tap into our feminine energy and use that to find love. We also discuss what high-value dating is and setting boundaries. We discuss how to bring the spark back to your relationship.
Questions I asked:
· What is not to miss in Europe?
· What was the reason you got into relationships?
· How can women get out of the control phase?
· What are ways women can shift into feminine energy?
· How can we stop over-giving in our relationships?
· How can we keep our value while dating?
· How can we avoid our partner controlling us?
· How can we keep from avoiding issues in dating?
· What can a lady do to put some sizzle in the relationship for Valentine’s Day?
· Tell us about your free gifts.
Topics Discussed:
· Relationships.
· Dating.
· Feminine Energy.
· Masculine Energy.
· High-Value Dating.
· Female Empowerment.
· Acceptance.
Quotes from the show:
· “I brought too much masculine energy to dating.” @SamiWunder @SisterhoodSweat
· “You need polarity, the presence of polar energies, feminine and masculine.” @SamiWunder @SisterhoodSweat
· “You need to use both masculine and feminine energy to succeed.” @SamiWunder @SisterhoodSweat
· “We need to decide if we can accept our men as who they are.” @SamiWunder @SisterhoodSweat
· “Why do we keep doing what isn’t working for us?” @SamiWunder @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Sami:
· Website
· YouTube
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On this week's Motivation Monday, we're discussing marital roles.
On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we're discussing that some parts of you shouldn't be compromised to change.
In this episode of The Sisterhood of Sweat, host Linda Mitchell engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Bob Gardner, an expert in trauma resolution. Bob shares valuable insights on freeing oneself from PTSD and trauma without the need for extensive talk therapy or lifelong commitments. The duo explores practical tools for individuals facing trauma, offering unique perspectives on managing difficult situations. They delve into the science behind trauma responses, emphasizing the importance of challenging the stories we create about our experiences. Bob's innovative approach to addressing trauma involves separating emotions from conversations, allowing for a more intentional and empowered response.
Questions I asked:
· What are some tools for people facing trauma and abuse?
· How can individuals deal with berating or abusive situations when they can't escape?
· Can you provide tips for women dealing with intense conflicts, especially with family members or close relationships?
· What is the science behind trauma responses, and how do they develop?
· How can people navigate situations where someone is goading them for a response without getting drawn into the conflict?
· What are some ways people can free themselves from PTSD and trauma right now?
· Where can people find you online?
Topics Discussed:
· Overcoming addiction and trauma.
· Using breathing techniques to overcome addiction and trauma.
· Managing emotions and overcoming depression.
· Managing emotions and reactions to difficult situations.
· Managing stress and creativity through unconventional methods.
· Trauma response and its impact on the brain and body.
· Managing emotions and taking control of reactions.
· Communication, intimidation, and emotional responses.
· Communication methods and their effects on relationships.
· Challenging and reframing traumatic experiences.
· Healing from childhood trauma and abuse.
Quotes from the show:
· "Honestly, just do it louder. If you interrupt the conversation with heavier breathing and bigger movements, the other person would be like, 'What are you doing?'" Bob Gardner @SisterhoodofSweat
· "A lot of the training and the stuff that I developed came out of martial arts training, it came out of looking at how people resolve conflict psychologically." Bob Gardner @SisterhoodofSweat
· "Leave the person in confusion because when they're confused, they're looking for you to lead the situation." Bob Gardner @SisterhoodofSweat
· "People might look at you weird, but especially if you're older, you have permission to be weird." Bob Gardner @SisterhoodofSweat
· "Survival first, even with special operatives, get out of there, then learn to do it better." Bob Gardner @SisterhoodofSweat
How you can stay in touch with Bob:
· https://www.facebook.com/thebobthegardner
· https://www.facebook.com/thebobgardner
· bob@thefreedomspecialist.com
· https://www.thefreedomspecialist.com/
How you can stay in touch with Linda:
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On this week's Motivation Monday, we're discussing why you should not bow down to the pressure of others.
On this week's Let It Rip friday, we're showing up unapologetically and owning who we are!
Are you interested in weight loss? Have you been struggling with counting calories? In this episode, we dive into the science behind weight loss. Today, I talk with Dr. Ashley Lucas. She holds a Ph.D. in Sports nutrition and chronic disease and is also a Registered Dietitian (RD). Following 15+ years of research and clinical practice, Dr. Lucas developed PHD’s science-based approach that revolutionized the science of weight loss. Her approach focuses on metabolic wellness, inflammation reduction, and behavioral/emotional support that creates profound sustainable transformation in the body and mind. She joins us to discuss her approach to weight loss, as well as the dangers of restrictive dieting. We dive into many of the weight loss secrets that Dr. Ashley knows, and the first steps to a sustainable weight loss experience.
Questions I asked:
Topics Discussed:
Quotes from the show:
How you can stay in touch with Dr. Ashley:
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On this week's Motivation Monday, we're discussing why someone would want to steal your thunder, and why they can't.
Are you interested in a becoming healthier? Have you been worried about the quality of your food? In this episode I talk with Chad Austin. In a world that is flooded with promises of instant gratification, short cuts, quick fixes, and easy buttons, Chad helps his clients stop constantly starting over so they can improve their quality of life with long term fitness success. Whether speaking in front of large groups, or delivering live or virtual workshops, attendees always walk away with a plan that they can use immediately. Chad Austin is the owner of Priority Fitness in Overland Park, KS, and is also the best-selling and award winning author of the book series, “Make Fitness A Priority.” He was the host of the talk radio show, “Be Fit...For Life”, and has been a featured guest on over 50 podcasts. We discuss how to make fitness a priority in your life, and how to overcome sabotage. Chad discusses all the excuses and how to move past them.
Questions I asked:
· How hard is it to hit the fitness reset button?
· Why should fitness be everyone’s top priority?
· Why does fitness improve your life?
· What are some strategies for busy people to prioritize fitness?
· How important is it to improve your eating?
· How do you overcome saying “I’m bored”?
· How do you overcome saying “I’m too old”?
· What is a Doughnut Slayer, and how do you become that?
· How do you deal with someone sabotaging you?
· How do you change your mindset?
· How can you avoid sliding backwards when you reach a goal?
· How do you set a goal for yourself?
· Where can people connect with you online?
Topics Discussed:
· Health.
· Fitness.
· Lasting Change.
· Healthy diet.
· Affordable fitness.
· Higher energy levels.
· Confidence.
Quotes from the show:
· “Making fitness a priority isn’t easy.” @the.fitness.pivot @SisterhoodSweat
· “When I’m taking good care of myself, I’m a better husband.” @the.fitness.pivot @SisterhoodSweat
· “You have to do what fits in your life right now.” @the.fitness.pivot @SisterhoodSweat
· “Everything starts with good nutrition.” @the.fitness.pivot @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Chad:
· https://makefitnessapriority.com/
· https://www.instagram.com/the.fitness.pivot/
· https://www.amazon.com/Make-Fitness-Priority-against-excuses/dp/0692701230
· https://www.facebook.com/kindlebooky
· https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvNM8paXraAwUbfV8eJCGng
How you can stay in touch with Linda:
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On this week's Motivation Monday, we're discussing how important it is to trust your instincts.
On this week's Let It Rip friday, we're discussing the battles everyone has that you can't see.
Are you interested in a being more courageous? In this episode I talk with Christine Conti. Christine is an international fitness educator, chronic disease wellness specialist, and recipient of the IDEA World 2023 Fitness Professional of the Year. She is the CEO of CONTI: a woman-owned enterprise offering keynote speaking, chronic disease wellness, mindset coaching and continuing education for fitness professionals, schools, and private companies. Christine is the best-selling author of SPLIT-SECOND COURAGE, the podcast host of the Two Fit Crazies & a Microphone Podcast, co-founder of REINVENTING THE WOMAN INTERNATIONAL, a triathlete guide for special needs athletes, and a 4x IRONMAN. After receiving a life-changing diagnosis at age thirty, this former investment banker/English teacher believes that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! Join us for part 1 of this episode, and come back next week for part 2.
Questions I asked:
· How do we deal with being uncomfortable?
· How can we have split second courage?
· How can you remove the negativity in your life?
· What does it mean to “go find less”?
· How did you change your life?
· Does your life change need to be large?
· How do you focus on happiness?
· Why do we need to address the whole package?
Topics Discussed:
· Courage.
· Confidence.
· Being brave.
· Mindset.
· Healthy.
· Changing your life.
Quotes from the show:
· “There’s not a pill for split second courage.” @ContiFitness @SisterhoodSweat
· “We have ways of being resilient.” @ContiFitness @SisterhoodSweat
· “Success is about your relationship with yourself.” @ContiFitness @SisterhoodSweat
· “If I’m too much for you, go find less.” @ContiFitness @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Christine:
· Personal Website: www.ContiFit.com
· Podcast: www.TwoFitCrazies.com
· Reinventing the Woman International Group: www.RTWtribe.com
· Facebook: Christine Conti
· Instagram: @TheChristineConti
How you can stay in touch with Linda:
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Are you interested in a being more courageous? In this episode I talk with Christine Conti. Christine is an international fitness educator, chronic disease wellness specialist, and recipient of the IDEA World 2023 Fitness Professional of the Year. She is the CEO of CONTI: a woman-owned enterprise offering keynote speaking, chronic disease wellness, mindset coaching and continuing education for fitness professionals, schools, and private companies. Christine is the best-selling author of SPLIT-SECOND COURAGE, the podcast host of the Two Fit Crazies & a Microphone Podcast, co-founder of REINVENTING THE WOMAN INTERNATIONAL, a triathlete guide for special needs athletes, and a 4x IRONMAN. After receiving a life-changing diagnosis at age thirty, this former investment banker/English teacher believes that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! Join us for part 1 of this episode, and come back next week for part 2.
Questions I asked:
· How do we deal with being uncomfortable?
· How can we have split second courage?
· How can you remove the negativity in your life?
· What does it mean to “go find less”?
· How did you change your life?
· Does your life change need to be large?
· How do you focus on happiness?
· Why do we need to address the whole package?
Topics Discussed:
· Courage.
· Confidence.
· Being brave.
· Mindset.
· Healthy.
· Changing your life.
Quotes from the show:
· “There’s not a pill for split second courage.” @ContiFitness @SisterhoodSweat
· “We have ways of being resilient.” @ContiFitness @SisterhoodSweat
· “Success is about your relationship with yourself.” @ContiFitness @SisterhoodSweat
· “If I’m too much for you, go find less.” @ContiFitness @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Christine:
· Personal Website: www.ContiFit.com
· Podcast: www.TwoFitCrazies.com
· Reinventing the Woman International Group: www.RTWtribe.com
· Facebook: Christine Conti
· Instagram: @TheChristineConti
How you can stay in touch with Linda:
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Are you interested in a better approach to fashion? Have you wanted to look your best? In this episode I talk with Elisabetta Rogiani. Rogiani has been featured on the covers of over 450 magazines in addition to countless editorials, dvd/videos, albums, tv shows and movies. Prompted by several of her A-list celebrity clients, she began to make fitness wear. With a background in martial arts and having been an athlete all her life, she embraced this thoroughly and launched ELISABETTA ROGIANI Couture Fitness and became “the designer for the new race of the fit”. Recognizing individuality as the freedom of the future, ROGIANI offers customization of nearly every aspect of their products, all of which are made to order in their Hollywood studio. At the confluence of art and functionality, ROGIANI melds the highest in classic Italian design with the cutting edge of technical performance. Based in European couture, ROGIANI produces timeless, durable clothing to meet the dynamic needs of today.
Questions I asked:
· How did you get into doing cover styling?
· What celebrities have you worked with?
· What exactly is fitness couture?
· Is everything you make custom?
· How do you make it for the everyday person?
· How do you maximize your attributes?
· How do you keep track of clients?
· Tell us about how you rebranded Jane Fonda?
· What tips can you give women?
Topics Discussed:
· Fashion
· Fitness wear.
· Body types.
· Dressing for your body.
· Flattering clothes.
· Fitness Couture.
Quotes from the show:
· “you have to measure. The body of the woman that you make, you teach them how to measure. In fact, I do these phone calls with my clients saying, okay, so you have the tape measurement?” @elisabettarogiani @SisterhoodSweat
· “Only couture fitness can adjust for your body.” @elisabettarogiani @SisterhoodSweat
· “We know every single piece that we made, for every client.” @elisabettarogiani @SisterhoodSweat
· “So the idea is Good quality. It costs to make you look flawless.” @elisabettarogiani @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Elisabetta:
· https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063474806638
· https://www.instagram.com/elisabettarogiani/
· https://www.tiktok.com/@elisabettarogiani
How you can stay in touch with Linda:
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On this motivation Monday, we're discussing how to soak up energy in your life!
On this week's Let It Rip friday, we're discussing how you need to stay in the hunt in the new year.
Are you interested in a better approach to fashion? Have you wanted to look your best? In this episode I talk with Elisabetta Rogiani. Rogiani has been featured on the covers of over 450 magazines in addition to countless editorials, dvd/videos, albums, tv shows and movies. Prompted by several of her A-list celebrity clients, she began to make fitness wear. With a background in martial arts and having been an athlete all her life, she embraced this thoroughly and launched ELISABETTA ROGIANI Couture Fitness and became “the designer for the new race of the fit”. Recognizing individuality as the freedom of the future, ROGIANI offers customization of nearly every aspect of their products, all of which are made to order in their Hollywood studio. At the confluence of art and functionality, ROGIANI melds the highest in classic Italian design with the cutting edge of technical performance. Based in European couture, ROGIANI produces timeless, durable clothing to meet the dynamic needs of today.
Questions I asked:
· How did you get into doing cover styling?
· What celebrities have you worked with?
· What exactly is fitness couture?
· Is everything you make custom?
· How do you make it for the everyday person?
· How do you maximize your attributes?
· How do you keep track of clients?
· Tell us about how you rebranded Jane Fonda?
· What tips can you give women?
Topics Discussed:
· Fashion
· Fitness wear.
· Body types.
· Dressing for your body.
· Flattering clothes.
· Fitness Couture.
Quotes from the show:
· “you have to measure. The body of the woman that you make, you teach them how to measure. In fact, I do these phone calls with my clients saying, okay, so you have the tape measurement?” @elisabettarogiani @SisterhoodSweat
· “Only couture fitness can adjust for your body.” @elisabettarogiani @SisterhoodSweat
· “We know every single piece that we made, for every client.” @elisabettarogiani @SisterhoodSweat
· “So the idea is Good quality. It costs to make you look flawless.” @elisabettarogiani @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Elisabetta:
· https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063474806638
· https://www.instagram.com/elisabettarogiani/
· https://www.tiktok.com/@elisabettarogiani
How you can stay in touch with Linda:
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On this week's Motivation Monday, we're discussing how to move forward in 2024
On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we're discussing how to approach this new year instead of avoiding it.
Are you trying to take more control of your finances? Have you been worried about how money is spent in your household? In this episode I talk with Tracy Coenen. Tracy is known as a no-nonsense forensic accountant who delivers the “real deal” to her clients. Let’s face it: When your money is on the line, there is zero time to dance around an issue. Her passion lies in helping people find answers. Answers to questions like “Where did our money go?” After years of watching those who couldn’t justify the cost of a forensic accountant lose thousands of dollars in their divorces, Tracy knew she had to create a solution. That’s why she put her heart into creating the Divorce Money Guide. Tracy takes divorcing people step-by-step through the process of gathering and analyzing their financial documents to see what their money has been spent on and whether there is any money missing. The fancy titles and letters: Tracy works as a forensic accountant through her firm, Sequence Inc. Forensic Accounting. She has been doing fraud investigations for more than 25 years, and is a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics), and MAFF (Master Analyst in Financial Forensics). Tracy testifies as an expert witness around the country.
Questions I asked:
· Why do people often get divorced around the holidays?
· Why do husbands often handle the finances?
· How do you help women?
· How do you find out if partner’s are hiding money from you?
· How did you get started into forensic accounting?
· What are the red flags for fraud in a relationships?
· What do you consider financial infidelity?
· Where else could partner’s hide their money, outside of a bank account?
· How can women protect themselves in their finances?
· What should women listening know?
· How can we be more confident in talking about money?
Topics Discussed:
· Finances.
· Divorce.
· Financial Infidelity.
· Taking control of your finances.
· Forensic Accounting
Quotes from the show:
· “People often have anxiety around financial issues post divorce.” @divorcemoneyguide @SisterhoodSweat
· “When it comes time for divorce, the question is, where is our money.” @divorcemoneyguide @SisterhoodSweat
· “I’m helping women get their arms around the money so they can have comfort.” @divorcemoneyguide @SisterhoodSweat
· “Make sure you have access to online banking and monitor your accounts. Know what money is coming in and going out.” @divorcemoneyguide @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Tracy:
· Website
· YouTube
How you can stay in touch with Linda:
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On this week's Motivation Monday, we're discussing how to find those things in your life that are no longer serving you.