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Are you dealing with anti-depressants? Have you been struggling with your happiness? In this episode I talk with Brooke Siem. She is a writer, chef, and speaker whose work on antidepressant withdrawal has appeared in The Washington Post, New York Post, Psychology Today, and more. Her memoir, MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS is the first book on antidepressant withdrawal to hit the mass-market. She is also a Food Network "Chopped" Champion, founder of the newsletter Happiness Is A Skill, and creator of the F*ckit Bucket™.
Questions I asked:
· What do you want to challenge yourself with?
· How did you get into all this Wellness? Have you always been like this?
· How did you get on Chopped?
· Was it fun to compete in that sense?
· Can you walk us through your journey with depression?
· What are the issues with taking anti-depressants?
· How did you deal with the withdrawal?
· How does exercise factor into this?
· What about anxiety?
· How does diet effect these things?
· Where can people find you?
Topics Discussed:
· Gymnastics and Crossfit.
· Chopped.
· Depression.
· Anxiety.
· Medication Withdrawal.
· Healthy lifestyle.
· Finding happiness.
Quotes from the show:
· “I think age is just a number and you should do the things that light you up inside.” @brookesiem @SisterhoodSweat
· “If people, like if they could just. Get help in a different way. I wonder how much of a difference that would make.” @brookesiem @SisterhoodSweat
· “No one ever says, hey, we need to look at your diet.” @brookesiem @SisterhoodSweat
· “Depression is a natural reaction to grief.” @brookesiem @SisterhoodSweat
· “The more we can educate one another the better off we’ll all be long term.” @brookesiem @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Brooke:
· Website
· MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS: https://amzn.to/
· Prohibition Bakery: https://amzn.to/
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On this week's Motivation Monday, we're replaying an oldie, but a goodie, our chat with Tim Storey, all about turning your mess into your message in live and business!
On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we're discussing how your gut is usually ahead of your brain.
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. Today, I'm speaking with Amberly Lago, again. 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. We discuss her 5 Steps to building that resilience. 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. We're lucky to have her back again.
Questions I Asked:
- Can you refresh us on your story?
- What fears did you have after your accident?
- Why should our value not come from who we are?
- How do we learn what our value is?
- How did you use perception to get through your accident?
- Why is acceptance so important?
- What should we do when we get knocked down?
- Why are having goals so important to coming back?
- What are the 5 Steps to building resilience?
- How can people connect with you online?
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.
- Persistence.
- Finding your passion.
- 5 Steps to Resilience.
- Healing.
- Coming back stronger.
- Building a business.
Quotes from the show:
- “"so many of us have been hit by something, and there are ways to get through it.” @amberlylago @sisterhoodofsweat
- “I didn’t want to survive, I wanted to thrive.” @amberlylago @sisterhoodofsweat
- “It's been quite the journey of healing myself, reinventing myself.” @amberlylago @sisterhoodofsweat
- “Saving my business was just as important as saving a limb.” @amberlylago @sisterhoodofsweat
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On this week's Motivation Monday, we're discussing the meaning behind the dreams we're given.
This week's episode we're discussing the importance of listening to what calls to you.
On this week's episode, Linda shares her advice to help you speak your dreams to life.
On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we're discussing what comes after reaching a big goal.
Are you interested in manifesting more? Have you been worried about your business? In this episode I talk Brigitta Bekesi. She is a female specialist transformation coach and mentor who has helped thousands of women spark their inner and outer glow to achieve confidence, success, happiness, and harmony. By building her experience working as a professional life coach, fitness trainer, and yoga instructor and studying naturopathy, nutrition, dance-, manual-, beauty techniques, and many more holistic techniques, she adapted her complex knowledge to develop Beautyrobic. This unique program has empowered women to improve their health, nutrition, body shape, confidence, femininity, self-love, and overall happiness. Brigitta’s first book of the same name is already a bestseller in Hungary. She currently lives in London with her husband and baby daughter.
Questions I asked:
· How important is it to love ourselves?
· How do we decide to love ourselves?
· What’s your advice to someone out there struggling?
· How do we treat ourselves better?
· How does nutrition play into this?
· What is the Mindful Magnetic Woman?
· Can you tell us about the LORA system?
Topics Discussed:
· Health
· body shape
· confidence
· femininity
· self-love aspects of Beautyrobic.
· The concept of Mindful Magnetic Woman
· LORA system
Quotes from the show:
· “If you want to be sexy, you need to love yourself from inside out.” @beautyrobic_official @SisterhoodSweat
· “Without love for ourselves, we cannot achieve.” @beautyrobic_official @SisterhoodSweat
· “If you want to become better, you have to start with small steps.” @beautyrobic_official @SisterhoodSweat
· “You will love yourself while you are taking care of your body..” @beautyrobic_official @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Brigitta:
· Website
· YoutTube
· TikTok
How you can stay in touch with Linda:
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Are you interested in Hashimoto’s disease? Have you been trying to improve your health? In this episode I talk with Dr. Anshul Gupta. He is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and the world expert in Hashimoto’s disease. He educates people worldwide on reversing Hashimoto’s disease. He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide therapy, and also Fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine. He has worked at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Department of Functional Medicine alongside Dr. Mark Hyman. He has helped thousands of patients to reverse their health issues by using the concepts of functional medicine.
Questions I asked:
- What inspired you to write "Reversing Hashimoto's," and what sets it apart from other books on this topic?
- Can you explain what Hashimoto's disease is and how it affects the thyroid gland?
- How common is Hashimoto's disease, and who is most at risk for developing it?
- What are some of the common symptoms of Hashimoto's disease, and how can they impact a person's quality of life?
- How is Hashimoto's disease typically diagnosed, and what tests should patients request from their healthcare provider?
- How does an integrative medicine approach differ from conventional medicine when it comes to treating Hashimoto's disease?
- Can diet and lifestyle modifications help reverse Hashimoto's disease, and if so, what changes should patients make?
- What role do supplements and natural therapies play in reversing Hashimoto's disease, and which ones are most effective?
- How long does it typically take for patients to see results from implementing the strategies outlined in your book?
- Are there any potential side effects or risks associated with the natural therapies you recommend?
- What advice would you give to patients who are struggling to manage their Hashimoto's disease, despite following conventional medical treatments?
- Can you share any success stories from patients who have implemented the strategies outlined in your book?
- Where can people find you online?
Topics Discussed:
· Detox
· Gut health.
· Thyroid issues
· Healthy diet for gut.
· How to find the nutrition that works for you.
· Improving thyroid issues.
· Finding ways to balance your hormones.
Quotes from the show:
· “Leafy green vegetables are great for gut health.” @anshulguptamd @SisterhoodSweat
· “There are three levels to detoxification.” @anshulguptamd @SisterhoodSweat
· “The cornerstone for your thyroid is working on your stress.” @anshulguptamd @SisterhoodSweat
· “Any body movement is great for your body..” @anshulguptamd @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Dr. Anshul Gupta:
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Are you interested in inflammation? Have you been worried about losing belly fat? In this episode, we dive into learning more about the silent killer, inflammation, and our overall health. Today, I talk with Dr. Barry Sears. He is a leading authority on the dietary control of inflammation and its resolution. He is the author of more than 50 scientific publications. He holds 14 U.S. Patents in the areas of intravenous cancer drug delivery systems and the dietary regulation of hormonal responses for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. He has also written 19 books on dietary modulation of hormonal responses, including the #1 New York Times best-seller, The Zone. We discuss inflammation in the body, and what we can do about it. We discuss how to get into the Zone and stay in it, and why we need to pay attention to our bodies. We discuss the link between body fat and inflammation.
Questions I asked:
- How can people get into the zone and stay there?
- How do we realize we have inflammation?
- What is the best way to get Omega3s?
- How do we figure out what we need in terms of Omega acids?
- What is our vegetable goal during the day?
- Why is it hard to overeat on raw food?
- If you’re not getting enough fiber, what happens?
- How does belly fat and inflammation work together?
- Why is belly fat bad for our health?
- How does the Zone diet help COVID?
- What is a resolvent, and why does it matter?
- So how does the Omega3s work on depression?
- How does the Zone fit into a healthy heart?
- Does fish oil help reduce blood clots?
- How does the Zone work for weight loss?
- Can some methods be temporary for weight loss?
- Why is it so important to balance blood sugar levels?
Topics Discussed:
- Reducing Inflammation.
- Belly fat.
- Improving diet for inflammation.
- How body fat and inflammation are related.
- Insulin in the body.
- The zone diet.
Quotes from the show:
- “Getting into the Zone is easy, staying in it is harder.” @DrBarrySears @SisterhoodSweat
- “At every meal have a little protein, no more than the palm of your hand.” @DrBarrySears @SisterhoodSweat
- “Polyphenols are key chemicals that turn on genetic factors.” @DrBarrySears @SisterhoodSweat
- “Inflammation increases in your body and then everything goes to hell in a handbasket.” @DrBarrySears @SisterhoodSweat
- “Inflammation protects us from a harmful world, but you have to turn it on and off.” @DrBarrySears @SisterhoodSweat
- “There’s no drug that compares to resolvent to turn off inflammation.” @DrBarrySears @SisterhoodSweat
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Are you interested in dealing with trauma? Have you been worried someone in your life is a narcissist? In this episode I talk with Chelsey Brooke Cole. She is a licensed psychotherapist and certified partner trauma therapist specializing in narcissistic abuse and relational trauma. She is the author of “If Only I’d Known! How to Outsmart Narcissists, Set Guilt-Free Boundaries, and Create Unshakeable Self-Worth.” Chelsey has spoken at HR and counseling conferences and national organizations on narcissism in the workplace, how to communicate with difficult people, and effective therapeutic strategies for narcissistic abuse survivors. Chelsey’s content provides support to thousands of narcissistic abuse survivors each day through her thriving online community.
Questions I asked:
· What is a narcissist?
· What is narcissistic abuse?
· Are there different types of narcissists?
· How does the cycle of abuse change with different narcissistic types?
· How would someone know if they’re being narcissistically abused?
· What is a trauma bond?
· How can empaths/highly sensitive people set better boundaries?
· What mindset shifts do survivors need to make to heal?
· What are the most common reasons people stay stuck?
· How can trauma survivors experience more post-traumatic growth?
Topics Discussed:
· Trauma.
· Narcissism.
· Therapy.
· Relationships.
· Boundaries.
· Growth.N
Quotes from the show:
· “Narcissism is talked about more, but it is overused.” @chelseybrookecole @SisterhoodSweat
· “You have a lot of work to do to untangle a narcissist.” @chelseybrookecole @SisterhoodSweat
· “It physically hurts to have someone disregard you.” @chelseybrookecole @SisterhoodSweat
· “We want things to make sense.” @chelseybrookecole @SisterhoodSweat
· “Survivors are hesitant to see the abuse, because they need to do something about it.” @chelseybrookecole @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Chelsea:
· Website
How you can stay in touch with Linda:
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On this week's Let It rip, we're discussing the role tenacity plays, and how we can overcome obstacles in our way to our goals.
Are you interested in your overall health and fitness? Have you been worried about your hormones? In this episode we dive into intuitive eating, balancing our hormones, and improving our sex lives. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Stephanie Estima. She is a Doctor of Chiropractic with a special interest in metabolism, body composition, functional neurology, and female physiology. Dr. Stephanie is changing the conversation around health, fitness, sex, intimacy, longevity, parenting, mindset, and pursuing excellence. Her life’s passion and mission are blending modern science with ancient wisdom to empower women’s health and healing. We discuss the role that sex plays in our overall health and the importance of good sex at any age. Dr. Stephanie shares how our belief system is holding us back in our lives, and so much more.
Questions I asked:
- What is your backstory?
- How did you come to write the Betty Body?
- How does stress play a role in our body and weight loss?
- How does the Betty Body work with our bodies, instead of against it?
- Can you tell us about the roadmap to better health?
- How can we build lean muscle?
- How can we avoid issues with injury in women?
- What are some tips for women and supplementation?
- Why are regular sex and orgasms important for women?
- How do people’s belief systems hold them back from health goals?
- Why are setting boundaries so important?
- What are some tips you have for people to strut their stuff?
- Where can people find you online?
Topics Discussed:
- Aging and Feeling Young.
- Intuitive eating.
- Improving your sex life.
- How hormones influence weight.
- Belief Systems.
- Orgasms and your body.
- Finding ways to balance your hormones.
- Taking supplements.
- Importance of magnesium.
Quotes from the show:
- “Women are not little men, we operate on our own cycles.” @dr_stephanie @SisterhoodSweat
- “We’re forgotten about slowing down, being still, the Feminine energy.” @dr_stephanie @SisterhoodSweat
- “We’ve been taught to fear our fertility, not to embrace it.” @dr_stephanie @SisterhoodSweat
- “If you can improve your Omega 3-6 ration, you can reduce the stress in your body.” @dr_stephanie @SisterhoodSweat
- “All women need more orgasms and sex.” @dr_stephanie @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Dr. Stephanie:
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On this week's Motivation Monday, we're discussing how to find some joy in the criticism of others, and use it in a positive manner.
We're replaying episodes from back when Linda sponsored her TedEx talk! She's speaking in New York this week, so in honor of that, enjoy these throwbacks!
We're replaying episodes from back when Linda sponsored her TedEx talk! She's speaking in New York this week, so in honor of that, enjoy these throwbacks!
We're replaying episodes from back when Linda sponsored her TedEx talk! She's speaking in New York this week, so in honor of that, enjoy these throwbacks!
On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we're discussing how to tell your story and why you need to!
Are you struggling to find the joy in your life? Today, I talk with Coleen Greco. Coleen is a compassionate, empathetic and violently authentic human being but she wasn’t always this way. Like many, she’s been plagued by her own self-defeating thoughts - some of them she’s carried for over four decades! Through her own journey of self-discovery, spiritual exploration, and personal crisis she managed to transform her life into the most unimaginable source of joy. Coleen is a Joyologist. She provides mindset and nutrition coaching as well as personal training to people who feel stuck and want to reclaim joy in their life. As a motivational speaker, she works with individuals and corporations around the globe teaching folks how to reclaim their joy using the SNAP Method™.
Questions I asked:
· What did you mean that you want to be like J.Lo?
· What does a Joyologist do?
· How do you help people with depression and anxiety?
· What about people in your life that trigger you?
· What happens if you trigger someone else?
· How do we identify the stories on our own lives?
· Why is journaling so important?
· What advice do you have for people who struggle in self-love?
· Why do you need to do the work to understand your feelings?
· What is the SNAP Method™?
· Why was it hard during the pandemic to have connection?
· How does loneliness impact your life?
· How do people get their mindset around nutrition fixed?
· Why should people enjoy things out of JOY instead of in a response?
· How do you work with people?
· Where can people find you online?
Topics Discussed:
· Overcoming challenges.
· Reclaiming joy.
· Dealing with trauma.
· Dealing with depression.
· Being healthy in life.
· Finding positivity.
· Self-Care Routine.
Quotes from the show:
· “Everything comes back to joy.” @thecoleengreco @SisterhoodSweat
· “You need to accept that the trigger has come and address it.” @thecoleengreco @SisterhoodSweat
· “People self soothe with food and alcohol.” @thecoleengreco @SisterhoodSweat
· “The stories you tell yourself are mostly lies.” @thecoleengreco @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Coleen:
· Website
· YouTube
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On this week's Motivation Monday, we're discussing why we need to get out of the lane we've always been in.
Are you interested in your overall health? In this episode we dive into health in all forms. In this episode I talk with Steven Abbey has taken a novel approach to the health and wellness industry with the establishment of SOS Nutrients, a Santa Barbara-based smoothie Steven’s interdisciplinary background, featuring degrees in economics and psychology from the University of Colorado, has allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of economy, politics, and healthcare. His diverse career encompasses significant roles such as Co-Owner of Neighborhood Power Inc., a solar development company that achieved $40 million in backorders in 2016, and Owner and Co-Founder of Allied Logistics, a Ventura-based aerospace manufacturing and exporting firm that was awarded Small Business Exporter of the Year in 2003. In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Steven has demonstrated a commitment to philanthropy by co-founding the non-profit organization Adopt-A-Pet in 1996. The initiative has since facilitated homes for over 2 million pets and increased its annual operating budget to over $2 million. His innovative approach to the health and wellness industry, exemplified by SOS Nutrients, showcases the potential for further advancements in the field, driven by sustainable and wholesome product development. Today we discuss our overall wellness, supplements, achieving a goal and so much more!
Questions I asked:
· How did you get into health and working out?
· How did you get into supplements?
· What is special about your supplements?
· How can we find research backed products?
· How can we gain more health knowledge?
· Why is SOS such a good supplement?
· Can you tell us more about your ingredients like vitamin D?
· How can people make the powder more tasty?
· What can happen if people are a part of the SOS brand?
· Where can people reach you online?
Topics Discussed:
· Supplements
· Healthy lives.
· Feeding your body right.
· Reaching your goals.
· Finding your passion.
· Finding the right supplements.
Quotes from the show:
· “You have to know how to read a label” Steven Abbey @SisterhoodSweat
· “Supplements are so popular because they are so cheap and so tasty.” Steven Abbey @SisterhoodSweat
· “It’s important to treat your body like a Lamborghini.” Steven Abbey @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Steven:
· Website
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On this week's Motivation Monday, we're discussing the journey of public speaking, and how important it is to be vulnerable.
On this week's Let It rip Friday, we're discussing how we need to step through all the fear to get to your gifts.