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Melissa T. Shultz has written about health and parenting for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Newsweek, Readers' Digest, AARP’s The Girlfriend, Next Avenue, NBC’s Today.com and many other publications. She is the author of From "Mom To me Again" (How I Survived My First Empty-Nest Year and Reinvented the Rest of My Life) has some solutions for those left with an empty nest, how to survive and thrive. Nothing prepares you for your children leaving the nest.
I remember after I left home my father got choked up by the mark on our oak tree where the rope used to hang for our swing when we were growing up.
When our first two kids left the nest it was so empty at the dinner table, where we were used to lots of Laughter, stories, and antics of the day. I mourned the loss for two years
I cried when I left my youngest at kindergarten the first time I left him, because he was fine without me
I cried when we dropped our same son off to his college dorm room. When it was time to go it was all too soon. The time is over all too soon.
The thing is they will be fine without us. It is us as parents that will feel the greatest sense of loss.
Today we will bond over making peanut butter & jelly sandwiches decorated with hearts and smiley faces. How we put hearts notes in our children's lunches that said I love you.
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Questions Kim Asked:
- How do you get through the empty feeling your left with when kids leave for good?
- What did you do to reinvent yourself and repurpose your life?
- What are the common fears that women face when their kids leave the nest?
- Did your husband experience the same grief and how did he deal with it?
- When you’ve made your life about your kids how do you figure out what your dreams are?
Topics Discussed:
- The common fears that women face when left with an empty nest.
- How to transition while your kids are still in highschool to move forward smoothly.
- Taking a new look at your friendships; losing old ones and developing new ones.
- How your relationship with your spouse will be affected.
- Make a list of your fears and tackle them one at a time
Tweet quotes from the show:
- Pay it forward to other women @melts4 @sisterhoodofsweat @chickfitstudio
- Writing your fears down really helps you tackle them. @melts4 @sisterhoodofsweat @chickfitstudio
- Make the shift from parenting to mentoring @melts4 @sisterhoodofsweat @chickfitstudio
- New adventures jolt you into being alive. @melts4 @sisterhoodofsweat @chickfitstudio
- Being vulnerable actually draws people to you. @melts4 @sisterhoodofsweat @chickfitstudio
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My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!
- Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!
Today’s episode is a little different, because I am being interviewed by Kim Peek on Power Up Your Performance Podcast. Kim created Power of the Run and is a breast cancer survivor. Our episode was all about Obstacles being opportunities in disguise. I tell my story and a deep realization I had when I was on the internet reading about someone receiving The Jane Goodman award for empowering women at the
YWCA. As I read on I realized this article could’ve have been about me. This took me back to a time 29 years ago when I was scared, alone, and afraid. I got extremely choked up. This cut straight to my heart reminding me of my WHY. I had this huge full circle moment remembering the dream that was in my heart 29 years ago when I left my ex because I and my children were victims of domestic violence. I left with nothing. I was scared how was I going to make it, how I was going to feed my kids, put a roof over our heads. Married at 18 and pregnant 3 months later, I had never even worked a full time in my freaking life. How was I going to take of us? My first full time job was at the YWCA. This was where I saw and worked with battered women, homeless, and addicts. I knew I did not want to live in my story. I wanted to help them not to live in their story, but to create a new story in which we were living as victors not victims. I said someday I’m going to help women so they don’t go through what I did. I knew I didn’t have the tools and the resources at the time, but now I do.
I have been working with women for 29 years. Today as I sit on the eve of my grand opening of The Sisterhood of SWEAT I had a Huge Realization that I created my own org.for woman and here I am living my WHY. S.W.E.A.T stands for STRONG, WOMEN, EMPOWERING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER.
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Questions Kim Asked:
- How did you get started into fitness?
- How did the skills you learned earlier on your journey to help you with your purpose?
- Explain your whole publishing vision and how that relates to the gym you are about to open?
- How has your vision evolved?
- Why is it important to share your story with others?
Topics Discussed:
- Obstacles are really just there to guide you and help you find opportunities
- Navigating the naysayers
- Give yourself permission to suck until you don’t
- How I got started into fitness and published my first book
- How to live your life like a champion
Quotes from the show:
- Obstacles don't block the path they are the path @sisterhoodofsweat @chickfitstudio
- Fear fades when you face it straight on @sisterhoodofsweat @chickfitstudio
- Give yourself permission to suck until you don’t @sisterhoodofsweat @chickfitstudio
- Empower people through your words@sisterhoodofsweat @chickfitstudio
Check out Kim’s previous episode :
Episode 86
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Sometimes it can be hard to navigate the ever-changing world of health and fitness. Today we give you some tools to help you filter out the most important tips. So I am super excited to introduce to you our guest this week Dr.Fred Pescatore. Dr. Fred is a NYT best selling author of The A-List Diet,The Hampton's Diet, and Feed Your kids. We talked about Alzheimer's, Allergies, Asthma, and Aging.
I was so surprised to find how feeling better with all of the A’s all stems back to having a healthy gut. Dr. Fred says "If you want to lose weight and get healthy, you need to fix your leaky gut". We discuss a whole gamut of tests to have run to see what steps you need to take to secure your health. Working with A-Listers being his specialty and with bikini season now upon us, I asked Dr. Fred Pescatore if he could share some easy tips to help us feel good in just a few weeks, so we can be ready for spring and summer.
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Questions I Asked
- What can we do to slow down aging?
- How can we shrink our belly fat?
- Can you list some ways we can heal a leaky gut?
- How do we know if we are truly getting authentic organic food?
- What are supplements we can take to help our brain health?
Topics Discussed:
- Early signs of Alzheimers and its prevention
- Aging gracefully
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Leaky Gut
- The importance of a healthy probiotic
- Cutting sugar completely from your diet
Quotes from the show:
- Your health Is worth the work @drfredpescatore
- If you want results, examine your lifestyle @drfredpescatore
- It’s so simple. Fix your diet. @drfredpescatore
- Get rid of all the junk you can. @drfredpescatore
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My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!
- Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!
Do you struggle with adversity? Do you feel like you are out of control over your circumstances, and the events that happen in your life? If so, you are not alone. The age of social media often causes us to play the comparison game which forces us into a dark place where we start to just pretend to be someone we are not in order to look better to the outside world.
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In this episode I talk with Brandon Farbstein who at the age of two was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism. For much of his childhood he felt out of place and lost until he found his place on a Tedx stage. He now hope to inspire people to see the world through a different lens. He believes that adversity and the difficult things that happen in our life can bring us to amazing new things if we switch our mentality away from the negativity.
Questions I asked:
- How did you rise above your adversity?
- What steps can you take today to move forward.
- How do you focus on what you can do rather than what you can’t do.
- How do you surround yourself with the right people?
Topics Discussed:
- How to overcome adversity.
- How to move forward.
- Finding the good in everything.
- Surrounding yourself with people who lift you up.
Quotes from the show:
- “You choose your own solution.” @BrandonFarbstein @LindaMitchell
- “Our pain is either a lesson or a blessing in disguise.” @BrandonFarbstein @LindaMitchell
- “We can be what someone is looking for.” @BrandonFarbstein @LindaMitchell
- “The secret to living is giving.” @BrandonFarbstein @LindaMitchell
- “Be deliberate with those who fill your mind. @BrandonFarbstein @LindaMitchell
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My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!
- Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!
Do you struggle with making time for workouts and maintaining a positive attitude with your health? Have you considered pilates but just don’t know if it’s the right fit for you? Maybe you’ve struggled with a past injury or soreness with past workouts. There is a solution and you don’t have to hate your workouts or spend hours sweating your butt off in order to get healthier and in better shape.
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In this episode I talk with Rebecca Beckler. Rebecca is no stranger to having to work hard and overcome adversity. In 2012 one of her daughters was diagnosed with Leukemia. Unable to have time to go to the gym, she developed a pilates body suspension method and now is on a mission to teach that to others. She encourages those who want to work at home to try this out, and tells us how 30 minutes a day can be enough to really get in shape and change our body composition.
Questions I asked:
- Can someone who has been injured get in great shape?
- What should our day to day diet look like?
- How often should you eat a day?
- Do I need to work out for a long time to get in shape?
Topics Discussed:
- Keeping a positive mindset.
- How long do you need to workout?
- How our diet plays into getting in shape.
- How feeling better helps us overall.
Quotes from the show:
- “It doesn’t have to be crazy hard to live a healthy life.” @pilates949 @LindaMitchell #SisterhoodofSweat
- “Build yourself up rather than beat yourself up.” @LindaMitchell #SisterhoodofSweat
- “Pilates is more bang for your buck.” @pilates949 @LindaMitchell #SisterhoodofSweat
- “Find a workout you love.” @pilates949 @LindaMitchell #SisterhoodofSweat
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My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!
- Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!
Have you ever looked back over your life and realized a lot of the things that seemed to suck at the time actually brought you closer to your greater purpose? What if everything happened for a reason? Every hardship you go through can be bringing you through the fire fine-tuning you for your greater purpose. The hardships I once cried about, I celebrate now.
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In this episode I am excited to introduce my hubby Tracy Mitchell for the first time. We talk about how we met at the gym and how his support enabled me to live a life of my dreams. I tell my story, my why, the driving force behind my journey into creating my greater vision “The Sisterhood of SWEAT”
Topics Discussed:
- How I met my husband.
- God directs our footsteps.
- Looking at the whole picture.
- Starting my entrepreneurial journey with virtually nothing.
- Choosing what lights you up inside can be the vehicle for your message
- Your why is the driving force behind anything you do.
- Don’t think you don’t have the tools.
Quotes from the show:
- Every journey starts with the first step. @LindaMitchell
- You never know where your footsteps will lead. @LindaMitchell
- God directs our footsteps. @LindaMitchell
- Go big or go home. @LindaMitchell
- God’s timing is always perfect. @LindaMitchell
- Don’t dismiss what God has given you. @LindaMitchell
- Give what you have, It's enough @LindaMitchell
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Do you struggle with taking pride in yourself? Do you feel like you should or shouldn’t have pride? In this episode we dive into the importance of how we carry ourselves and how we have pride in the way we look and feel. But even on a deeper scale than that, how do we get to that point? It takes being introspective and really discovering our deep thoughts and feelings on different issues.
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In this episode I talk with Elaine LaLanne, the “mother of fitness”, at 92 years young she is brimming with strength and vitality. She talks about how we need to not only take pride in ourselves, but visualize what we want, and watch the words that come out of our mouth. She discusses why this is so important. We dive into her and her husbands beginning and how they together helped pioneer the fitness world.
Questions I asked:
- What was Jack LaLanne like?
- How often do you workout?
- How can we leave our own legacy.
Topics Discussed:
- Why we should have pride in ourselves.
- The importance of visualizing our goals.
- Why we need to have introspection.
Quotes from the show:
- “Success starts with you.” @jackandelaine_lalanne
- “Know what you want and make a plan.” @jackandelaine_lalanne
- “Plant your seed and water it with small goals.” @jackandelaine_lalanne
- “Patience wins the race.” @jackandelaine_lalanne
- “Thoughts are things.” @jackandelaine_lalanne
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My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!
- Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!
- Other Episodes with Elaine http://sisterhodofsweat.libsyn.com/ep-54-elaine-lalanne-longevity-secrets-to-laugh-and-live-young
Drinking alcohol is portrayed as tons of fun, socially acceptable, and the norm. But should it be the norm? Do you struggle with alcohol? Maybe not on a deep level to where it affects your day to day activities, but enough for you to notice some differences in your performance at work and everyday life? Does giving up alcohol mean no more fun in life?
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In this episode I talk with Kate Bee who knew she needed a break from the alcohol. Turning to Alcoholics Anonymous seemed to be her only choice, but she found that she wasn’t in the category of it controlling her life, and found that there were no other groups or organizations dealing with the topic. This inspired Kae B to start her own mission to help people who are in the in between stages of drinking recreationally and an alcoholic. So she started the Sober School.
Questions I asked:
- How did you come to start the sober school?
- What was your turning point?
- How do you know when you are drinking too much.
- Why do we socially drink?
- How does our drinking affect others.
Topics Discussed:
- How to have fun without alcohol.
- Recognizing when alcohol begins to interfere with your life.
- Feeling like you are standing out if you don’t drink.
- How to politely not drink in a crowd.
- Shame and alcohol.
Quotes from the show:
- “You don’t need to let things get bad before you get help.” @thesoberschool
- “Is this good enough to stay in my life?” @thesoberschool
- “You have to be careful with the story you are telling yourself.” @thesoberschool
- “We all need a bit of tough love sometimes.” @thesoberschool
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My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!
- Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!
Do you struggle with how to reveal your authentic self? It’s easy for us to hide behind our insecurities or fears and not step out into the things we know we are called to do. That is a huge struggle, but if you know there is something within you that is your purpose, you have to keep going. When you are living in your gifts you are living out your true self.
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In this episode I talk with Kate McKay who has been through devastating heartache and still manages to be her best self. She believes that living out your legacy is key, not only for your own sake but because there is someone out there who needs to hear and see your message. We talk about centering yourself and the importance of getting quiet with your own thoughts, and how that helps us to then go out stronger. You don’t want to miss this powerful episode.
Questions I asked:
- How do haters respond when they see you living out your best life?
- Is setting your intention key to your success?
- Why do we need to get uncomfortable?
- How do you find your gifts and strengths?
Topics Discussed:
- How to live in integrity with yourself.
- How do we reveal our authentic self?
- Overcoming the fear of being exposed.
- The importance of being quiet sometimes.
- The importance of goals and prioritizing them.
Quotes from the show:
- “I choose to live with courage and enthusiasm.” @katemckay18
- “I have a will to love.” @katemckay18
- “Being vulnerable is not a comfortable state.” @katemckay18
- “You by your presence are changing someone’s life.” @katemckay18
- “Don’t settle for excuses.” @katemckay18
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My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!
- Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!
Do you struggle with feeling stuck and trapped where you are? Are you so focused on the possibility of failure that you can’t see how to make that first step? Many of us hold back from pursuing our dreams because we don’t want to take the risk of failure. But is the risk of never changing an even bigger risk?
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In this episode I talk with Calvin Wayman who decided to completely turn his life around from where he was. He tells us how he was terrified of waking up ten years from now with nothing having changed, and how that gave him the motivation to start making steps even though he was afraid to take the leap.
Questions I asked:
- What gave you the courage to start pushing through?
- How important is it to push past no?
- How can people get unstuck?
Topics Discussed:
- How to overcome fear to go after your goals.
- Stepping out when you don’t have the answers.
- How to face the “no”.
- How to build up your courage.
Quotes from the show:
- “The fear is what if you go after it and fail?” @CalvinWayman
- “What if I woke up in 10 years and nothing changes.” @CalvinWayman
- “The ones in life that make it, don’t quit.” @CalvinWayman
- “Negotiations don’t start until after the first no.” @CalvinWayman
- “You can’t put your worth in the result.” @CalvinWayman
- “Courage is being scared and taking a step anyway.” @CalvinWayman
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My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!
- Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!
Do you ever find yourself second guessing yourself? You have some ideas or dreams, but then reality hits, and you ask the question, “Who am I to do this?” Doubts creep in along with fears of the unknown. We tend to live in that constant state of fears and because of it remain exactly where we are. But what we were to break out of that fear? What if we were to make steps today that would lead us to a brighter and better future version of ourselves?
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In this episode I talk about my own struggle about opening a gym and the fears and doubts that I had as I second guessed myself. I realize that we all have big plans and dreams, so how do we turn those into a reality rather than just sitting on them? How do we take that first step and then another in order to further our dreams and do the desires that are in us to do. That’s what we are talking about today.
Topics Discussed:
- Making big plans.
- How to overcome fear.
- Recognizing that you are capable.
Quotes from the show:
- “We worry about the what ifs instead of what could be.” @LindaMitchell
- “What are you actually afraid of?” @LindaMitchell
- “You’re going to win or learn.” @LindaMitchell
- “Give yourself permission.” @LindaMitchell
- “You can’t put one foot in and one foot out.” @LindaMitchell
- “I don’t have to do things the way others have done them.” @LindaMitchell
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Are you wanting to grow your audience or build your brand? Do you struggle with letting people know what you do or positioning yourself as an expert? It is difficult shifting your mindset and stepping into who you know you are called it be. But it’s not impossible. We have THE perfect person today to talk to us about growing our authority and building a presence online.
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In this episode I talk with Kristi Dosh, public relations expert, who shares with us how to confidently step out into what we want to do and establish ourselves as experts in our field. From how to start getting blogs linked to major sites, to podcast interviews, and more, she tells us how to start right where we are and put in the work to reach our goals. It may be a long journey, but as she encourages in today’s show, those who are persistent win!
Questions I asked:
- Why is trying to be a podcast guest so important?
- How do you position yourself to come across as an expert?
- Why is it important to build your platform?
Topics Discussed:
- How to pitch yourself.
- How you can write for companies.
- The importance of sticking with your strength.
- How to let others know about what you do.
Quotes from the show:
- “I couldn’t get better without getting out there and trying.” @guidemybrand
- “Everyone starts somewhere.” @guidemybrand
- “You have to stick with something long enough to see results.” @guidemybrand
- “If you hyper-focus on who you have right now, others will follow.” @guidemybrand
- “The people who succeed are the ones who simply do not stop.” @guidemybrand
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My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!
- Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!
Do you struggle with people pleasing? Have you found yourself constantly doing things you don’t want to do for fear of disappointing others? We’ve probably all experienced that fear of letting people down from time to time. But are we doing ourselves along with others a disservice by giving in and not setting boundaries?
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In this episode I talk with Diane Randall as we discuss the importance of setting boundaries with your family, friends, and even your employer. We talk about the importance of not giving in to the people pleasing attitude and why refueling and taking care of yourself first so that you have something to give out is so important.
Questions I asked:
- How do you set boundaries with family members?
- How can we navigate difficult situations?
- What do you do if people are disappointed in you?
Topics Discussed:
- How to have a healthy balance between work our real lives.
- How to set boundaries with friends and family.
- Practicing self care.
Quotes from the show:
- “Change the things that don’t serve your higher good.” @dianerandallcon
- “We don’t learn boundaries as a child.” @dianerandallcon
- “Be proactive about setting boundaries.” @dianerandallcon
- “Set that clear and firm boundary.” @dianerandallcon
- “Self care allows us to refuel.” @dianerandallcon
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My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!
- Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!
Do you feel afraid of something? I mean something that just terrifies you to the core? Is it something that you want to do but just can’t bring yourself to do because of the fear? Let’s face it, we can get so stuck in one place because we are crippled by fear. Whether it be of others opinions or something on a deeper level that we carry inside.
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In this episode I talk about one of my most deep rooted fears and how I am working on getting out of that fear and how much more can come to us when we step outside of our comfort zone. Whether your fear is of the unknown, fitness goals, or some other personal goals, there is hope to overcome it, and our growth requires it.
Topics Discussed:
- Overcoming fear.
- Stepping outside your comfort zone.
- How we can use our fear to propel us forward
Quotes from the show:
- “I want to help women have confidence.” @LindaMitchell
- “Don’t limit yourself in anyway.” @LindaMitchell
- “The things that happen through following the ‘nudge’ are crazy.” @LindaMitchell
- “Sometimes you get stuck in your failure.” @LindaMitchell
- “You win or you learn from your failure.” @LindaMitchell
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My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!
- Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!
Have you ever experienced a time in your life when things seemed to be going right, and then trauma hit? We’ve probably all experienced rough patches from time to time. Our guest this week, Amberly Lago dives into her journey through a horrific motorcycle accident which resulted in 34 surgeries and a coma which would forever change her life.
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Amberly discusses how she experienced an intense amount of pain and recovery time from her accident but also how she was able to build her resilience and overcome depression, pain, and anger that would result from her injuries. She believes that resilience is something we can build and become stronger in, much like training a muscle, and she incorporates this into recovery from a crisis. She talks about how now she is stronger because of what happens and how it has led to new opportunity.
Questions I Asked:
- How did you pull yourself out of feeling sorry for yourself?
- How did you deal with your anger?
- How did you use perception to get through your accident?
Topics Discussed:
- Pushing through times of crisis and pain.
- Finding your reason to fight through pain and depression.
- How to accept your journey.
- The art of gratitude.
Quotes from the show:
- “We can strengthen our resilience.” @amberlylago
- “I didn’t want to survive, I wanted to thrive.” @amberlylago
- “We have to show up every day.” @amberlylago
- “Acceptance doesn’t mean you are accepting defeat.” @amberlylago
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Do you have trouble sticking to your fitness goals around the holidays? Have you experienced the guilt of gaining back weight because of all the food? Do you struggle with staying away from the sweets? These are struggles we all deal with. And if it’s not a struggle around the holidays, maybe it’s just your weekend that gets off track. Regardless, we have all had our moments of falling short. So what do we do to keep those moments to a minimum and stay focused when everything around us is distracting us?
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In this episode I talk with Aubrey Worek and we discuss how to stay on track with your fitness goals even with all the holidays trying to wreak havoc on your nutrition. We talk about how to grade yourself honestly on your eating habits and recognize when adjustments need to be made. We also dive into the importance of accountability and coaching to keep us on track. In addition we talk about taking self-responsibility for our actions and owning up to our weaknesses.
Questions I asked:
- How do we avoid the holiday weight gain?
- How do we keep from continually starting over?
- How do we stay away from sweets?
- Do we need a trainer?
Topics Discussed:
- Implementing systems for eating.
- How coaches can help us.
- The importance of accountability.
- Staying on track during the weekends.
Quotes from the show:
- “You need to prioritize what you need to do.” @LindaMitchell
- “If you don’t have direction, how can you achieve anything?” @LindaMitchell
- “You have to be a go-getter.” @fitnessenvi
- “You have to be an active participant in your health.” @fitnessenvi
- “You have to change your state.” @fitnessenvi
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Have you ever felt like you can’t trust someone anymore? Maybe you’ve been through some hurt and pain, whether with a significant other, a friend, or a loved one. Is it possible to trust again? Is it necessary? In this episode we dive into the tough issue of honesty and trust and how they are so detrimental to our relationships as well as our own well-being.
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Tara Rae Bradford is a publicity strategist and international keynote speaker who has not only lived through pain, but teaches on how to work on relationships, deal with conflict, and open up with others. In this interview Tara discusses how we should or should not trust others, and how to protect ourselves in the process. From the negative effects of people pleasing to listening to our gut, we explore all types of topics in working through relationships.
Questions I asked:
- Is trust number one in a relationship?
- How do we avoid distrusting others in future relationships?
- Do we learn to trust ourselves by listening to our gut?
- How do we know if we should get out of a relationship?
Topics Discussed:
- How to rebuild lost trust.
- Moving on after trust is lost.
- How to protect yourself and balance trust.
- How to be more in tune with your gut.
- How to continue to build trust.
Quotes from the show:
- “We need to learn to trust ourselves again after a mistake.” @LindaMitchell
- “There’s nothing wrong with vocalizing your needs.” @LindaMitchell
- “Honesty is being your authentic self.” @LindaMitchell
- “If you’re not going to do it, don’t say it.” @TaraRaeBradford
- “You have control over who you surround yourself with.” @TaraRaeBradford
- “Trust your gut.” @TaraRaeBradford
- “We have to listen to ourselves first.” @TaraRaeBradford
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Have you had an idea or passion for a business but are not sure what steps you need to get there? Do you find that your desire to build your business is leaving you falling short? While ideas can be easy to come by, sometimes transforming that idea into an actual business can be daunting. In addition we can often feel that we have to know everything before we start, but that just keeps us stuck.
In this episode I talk with Tony Whatley and we discuss how to turn your passions and desires for business into an actual goal that you can accomplish. It’s easy to get caught up in the emotion and excitement for a business, but that won’t carry you through to completion. From excuses we make, to feeling that we are not ready we dive into all the hard subjects we have to face when determining to start a business. We even tackle the infamous fear of failure. This episode is jam packed with how to overcome your fears.
Questions I asked:
- What was your biggest failure?
- How do you handle negative family members or friends?
- How do people who are miserable in a career branch out into a side hustle?
Topics Discussed:
- The importance of goals.
- How excuses and our actions keep us from our goals.
- How perfectionism keep us stuck.
- Dealing with the fear of failure.
Quotes from the show:
- “You need to prioritize what you need to do.” @LindaMitchell
- “The longer you stay down the longer you are down.” @LindaMitchell
- “You find your greatest success by getting up.” @LindaMitchell
- “You have to have goals.” @TonyWhatley
- “Your passion will not get you to your goal.” @TonyWhatley
- “There’s always convenient excuses.” @TonyWhatley
- “The actions you are taking today are your priorities.” @TonyWhatley
- “You can’t just say ‘I don’t know’.” @TonyWhatley
- “Confidence is a decision.” @TonyWhatley
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Have you ever struggled with your self-image or feel that you don’t know if you have the strength to own yourself? Whether it be mental or physical, finding your strength can be difficult at best, and when dealing with postpartum psychosis or depression, it can be even more frustrating. If you feel trapped with these heavy issues, there is a way out, and we talk about it in this episode from one who has been through it.
Heather Messenger is a Ms. Bikini Universe Pro. She experienced a heart attack at just 18 and then struggled with her weight. Years later after giving birth to her child she experienced postpartum psychosis. Through fitness and exercise she began to change her mental and physical state. She truly believes in helping women understand their underlying strength and supporting women to reach their full potential. She also is a proponent for bringing awareness to multiple issues that women experience during the postpartum phase.
Questions I asked:
- What have you gained from your fitness journey?
- What advice do you have for new moms dealing with postpartum depression?
- How do you think we can overcome the negative?
- How were you able to build up your confidence?
Topics Discussed:
- How inner beauty has to be developed first.
- How to deal with postpartum depression and psychosis.
- The importance of your own value.
- How to build yourself up.
- Why surrounding yourself with the right people matters.
Quotes from the show:
- “Beauty comes from the inside out.” @LindaMitchell
- “When you have confidence you won’t stand for abuse.” @LindaMitchell
- “Monitor your thoughts.” @LindaMitchell
- “You are not alone.” @HeatherMessenger
- “There’s only one you on this earth.” @HeatherMessenger
- “Circumstance you’ve been through don’t change your value.” @HeatherMessenger
- “You are priceless.” @HeatherMessenger
- “Surround yourself with people who are going to lift you up.” @HeatherMessenger
- “There’s a warrior inside of you.” HeatherMessenger
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Are you on a journey or on a mission? There is nothing wrong with being on either one. But it’s good to be clear on which path you are on. If you are on a journey, you are easily moved by distractions. Life is unpredictable so it’s difficult to keep promises to yourself when time gets away from you. However when you are on a mission you have a deep why….and nothing can stop you.
In this powerful episode I share with you the KEY to being consistent and focused on your goals. We talk about the importance of a detailed plan and how to develop the grit to see things through. If you have been struggling with consistency in your fitness goals (or life goals) chances are your “why” needs some work. In this week’s episode, we dig deep into this topic, I also share with you some hilarious outtakes from my audible book!
Topics Discussed:
- Why people quit soon after they begin.
- How your why can keep you going.
- How you can accomplish the mission you want to accomplish.
Quotes from the show:
- “One reason people stop working out is motivation.” @LindaMitchell
- “Without a strong set of reasons, people will quit.” @LindaMitchell
- “When you find your why you are on a mission.” @LindaMitchell
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What better person to take relationship advice from than a therapist! This week our special guest is Brooke Sprowl the founder of My LA Therapy. Her specialties include depression, trauma, PTSD, as well as marriage and relationship issues among others. Brooke’s articles have been featured in Social Work Today, Martha Stewart Weddings and many more.
Brooke believes in circular causality which in essence is the idea that your behavior is both the cause of another’s behavior as well as caused by another’s behavior. She shares with us the importance of turning our viewpoint inward to see what areas in our own lives may need adjusting in a relationship rather that projecting all the negativity outward. This episode is perfect for those wanting to strengthen their relationships and be more present with those they love.
Questions I Asked:
- Why do people have power struggles in relationships?
- How is Narcissism, when mistaken as strength, ruining relationships?
- How does a relationship work with the idea that I don’t need anyone else’s permission?
Topics Discussed:
- Why men are often unavailable.
- The importance of how you are communicating.
- How to develop and share responsibility.
Quotes from the show:
- “Take responsibility for what we are bringing to the table.” @mylatherapy
- “The fights are never about the fights.” @mylatherapy
- “We think our relationships are wrong if our needs are not always met.” @mylatherapy
- There is no CEO in a relationship @mylatherapy
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In the midst of tragedy, it is difficult to understand the good that can come of it. We often hear stories of those who have endured unthinkable trials and have not only lived through them but found their purpose within them. How can we too learn from those who have risen above their circumstances when we are faced with our own adversity?
This week we are speaking with former marine gunner, Kirstie Ennis, who suffered intensive injuries including a leg amputation after her helicopter crashed. In this episode, we discuss how she not only overcame her obstacles but went on to create a non-profit organization, climb mountains, and become an adventure athlete. Kirstie truly believes in the philosophy that we have to be uncomfortable to grow and look for situations to push ourselves. She encourages us to look at how far we’ve come rather than where we still have to go.
Questions I Asked:
- Did you feel stripped of your identity?
- What types of workouts do you perform to prepare for the mountains?
- Did setting goals pull you through rehab?
Topics Discussed:
- Coming back from a devastating tragedy.
- Continuing when people tell you that you shouldn’t.
- The importance of milestones and the journey.
Quotes from the show:
- “Instead of what I lost I decided to look at what I gained.” @kirstieennis
- “What’s right in front of me that can help me?” @kirstieennis
- “Keep going after the big mountains.” @kirstieennis
- “You have to be uncomfortable to grow.” @kirstieennis
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Do you feel like someone is holding you back? Do you feel limited in your own potential? Today is a SOLO round! I share with you my key takeaways from Lewis Howes’ conference the Summit of Greatness. Admittedly, I wasn’t sure I was going to attend due to my recent surgery, but am so glad that I did! From the questions raised, to the speakers that spoke into me, and my own ponderings... we’ve got a packed episode!
It’s easy to blame others when things don’t happen. We think “if only” they supported me or gave me permission, I would be further along. However we might be the ones limiting ourselves. In this episode, I share with you about a revelation I had in regards to taking responsibility of my own life and not allowing anyone or anything keep me from my greatness.
Topics Discussed:
- Why you don’t need a permission slip in life.
- Moving forward when you feel someone is holding you back.
- Taking responsibility to fulfill your purpose.
Quotes from the show:
- “I am more than my body.” @LindaMitchell
- “Do we wait on permission to be our authentic selves?” @LindaMitchell
- “No one holds you back but you.” @LindaMitchell
- “You don’t need someone’s permission.” @LindaMitchell
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In this week’s episode, I sat down with Fitonic’s founder Sara Grey. As a former athlete, she found a lack of resources available to encourage women to pursue fitness and become the best versions of themselves. In addition to hosting her podcast Fitonic, she has created a proprietary blend of proteins and herbs.
Failure can often be seen as an end all be all, we talk about how to see the good in failure and how to view it as an adventure. We talk about how to give your permission to be messy and to fail because that is what it takes to get to success. We also explore how to learn to get through tough times by using the lessons from our fitness to push your mind through difficult times.
Questions I Asked Sara:
- Do you teach mantras to your audience?
- What do you like most about podcasting?
- How can women step into being their best selves?
Topics Discussed:
- Why was it necessary to create a proprietary protein blend?
- The power of your words and the “I am”.
- Highlighting the everyday woman athlete.
Quotes from the show:
- “Being an athlete developed grit and tenacity in me.” @SaraGrey
- “You’re exhausted and get up anyway.” @SaraGrey
- “I am a finisher.” @SaraGrey
- “Women need to become best friends with failure.” @SaraGrey
- “Look for the good in the failure.” @LindaMitchell
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Are you ready to FINALLY get fit and FINISH a workout program that you love? Our guest this week Caroline Topperman explains the importance of engaging in a workout that you enjoy and eliminating ALL excuses that keep you back from being your best and most healthy self.
Caroline has danced professionally, owned a Pilates studio, been a rock climbing instructor, and even had a short stint in real estate. She’s here to share her personal experiences, insights and ultimately give you permission to step outside of your boxes and discover your own unique style and voice. She wants women to stop worrying about what’s trending in the fitness arena and instead realize that individual style is eternal and being healthy doesn’t have to be complicated.
Questions I Asked:
- How do we overcome workout excuses?
- Why do we have to wear cool clothes to the gym?
- How do we keep from getting derailed with our fitness goals?
Topics Discussed:
- How running and dancing are similar.
- Can Pilates aid with recovery from injuries?
- Continuing to workout towards goals once the novelty wears off.
Quotes from the show:
- “I’m going to do this, I love this.” - Caroline Topperman
- “We want to balance the body.” - Caroline Topperman
- “Your not going to love your workout when you hate what you’re doing.” - Caroline Topperman
- “I loved it, so it wasn’t work.” - Caroline Topperman
- “Just go to the gym.” - Caroline Topperman
- “I want people to feel good about themselves.” - Caroline Topperman
- “Constantly challenge your body.” - Caroline Topperman
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