As a woman, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. We have many roles and demands on us everyday. How do we feel fully alive and become the best versions of ourselves? Dr. Taz M.D. joins us today as we explore what it looks like to be a modern woman without feeling overwhelmed.
Dr. Taz went through an “accidental journey” as she experienced being overwhelmed in her own life. She shares with us the tools that she has used to help herself and thousands of other women tap into vibrant health by paying attention to their bodies, listening to their intuition, and setting healthy boundaries in their relationships. This episode will empower you to find peace in your life and tap into your own super power.
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How do we experience true health? Is there more to it than simply looking good? How can we learn to love ourselves for who we truly are? Aimee Tariq, a health optimization consultant, joins us today to share why she is so passionate about people discovering what TRUE health looks like.
In this interview, we discuss how to move past unhealthy relationships, why we should not fight negative feelings, and how we can move past the pain that is holding us back. How do you discover what true health of body, mind, and spirit look like? Aimee shares with us how in this powerful episode!
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Have you ever experienced difficulty connecting with other women? Do you have a strong desire to be more real and authentic with the women in your life, but don’t know where to start? This week we are talking with the founder of Girl Talk, Sarah Pendrick, who is on a mission to help women connect more authentically.
It is common to hear women talk about how they have felt shame, competitiveness, or even bullying from other women. Many of us want to have strong friendships, but have lost faith that a strong community can even exist. This week, we are addressing this topic head on while providing you with the tools to connect deeper with the women around you.
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Also you can connect with Sarah at Lori Harder’s book signing event HERE
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As a woman, there is a lot of pressure to look a certain way. It is easy to become obsessed with our appearance and be dependent on things like makeup. How do we find a healthy balance between wanting to put effort into our appearance, but still remain confident?
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In this episode we talk with YouTube sensation, Ambrosia Malbrough about confidence and beauty. Ambrosia is a beauty guru with a passion to empower women by helping them prioritize self-love. Although she loves “glamming up”, her message to women is that they first need to fall in love with themselves. I cannot wait to share Ambrosia’s powerful message with you as we discuss everything from confidence and true beauty to skincare and fashion tips.
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As a wife, mom, and business owner you have a lot on your plate. How do you make progress with your goals, keep your relationships healthy, and remain sane all at the same time? This week we are talking with author, Certified Business Coach, and a Ramsey Personality, Christy B. Wright.
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In this episode, we are tackling big subjects that are brought up time and time again with women business owners. How do we best manage our time? How do we say “no” without feeling guilty? What is the best way to show up for our children when we have a business to run? Christy drops some valuable insight in this interview that you do not want to miss!
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Is your shower curtain making you fat? Could it be your makeup? Is it all about what you eat that causes weight gain or is there something else at play? This week we are talking with Lifetime television’s morning show health expert and syndicated radio host, Dr. David Friedman about the unexpected culprits affecting our health.
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This episode is jam PACKED with valuable information from a trusted expert who has spent years interviewing hundreds of health advocates, scientists, doctors and New York Times Bestselling authors.
Dr. Friedman has dedicated his life to researching and sharing valuable information to help his audience reach optimal health. You will take a lot of notes as he talks to us about everything from the health effects of alcohol, why we should not eat like cavemen, and the best part of a donut to eat.
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Imagine a company acknowledging that they had reached a level of success and now felt obligated to give a significant portion of their products away in order to provide a “Pathway to a Better Life” for others? That’s exactly what Barleans is doing and this week they share with us the importance of healthy fats and what we can do to have a better quality of life.
Ola Lessard, vice-president of marketing for Barleans joins us as we talk about the benefits of hemp oil, the best plant sources for omega threes, and how our body absorbs fish oil.
Barleans is a family owned, mission-driven company and I am excited to share with you the work they are doing around the world to improve the lives of thousands of people.
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Would you like to take your business to the next level? How would your life change if your finances were working in your favor? If you are like most people you want to succeed in your business endeavors but there are both external and internal barriers that stand in the way. This week we are talking with a woman who has successfully operated two, ten-million dollar businesses. Susie Carder joins us as we talk about overcoming adversity and what it takes to attract wealth.
Susie Carder is a hilarious business coach with years of experience helping clients grow their businesses and find fulfillment in their life’s work. After losing everything and building up her business a second time, Susie knows what works in business and what doesn’t. I am so grateful that she jumped on this week’s episode to share with us years worth of knowledge and experience about what it takes to succeed.
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When you are going through a difficult time, it is common to search for answers. Maybe you look to a “higher power” and try to uncover what the truth means to you. That’s what happened to this week's guest Pamay Bassey as she vowed to visit a different place of worship every week for one year.
After losing her grandmother, father, and going through a painful breakup, Pamay took an unconventional route to explore spirituality. Over the course of 52 weeks she visited a wide variety of congregations ranging from Jehovah’s Witness to Wicca and traveling to places like Chicago to South Africa.
Her insight into spirituality and what she discovered about humanity will challenge you to take the time to discover what you believe and uncover your truth.
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It is something that a lot of women struggle with. Sometimes there is shame wrapped around the topic and women are left feeling alone and confused. However, it may surprise you that 1 out of every 7 couples struggle with this. What am I talking about? Infertility.
I sat down with fertility expert Sarah Clark as we discussed how functional medicine offers a variety of solutions to fertility problems. Sarah is a certified life coach with accreditation from the International Coaches Federation and a health coach with training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has a passion for helping struggling couples find solutions to infertility through natural approaches.
If you have felt overwhelm or confusion around the topic of fertility this episode will empower you with the information you need to explore natural routes that are not often talked about.
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Forgiveness is hard. You have been wronged. Something may have been taken from you and you are left with hurt and possibly bitterness about the injustice. How do you overcome that? What is the process for truly forgiving someone? This is a difficult topic that we are tackling in this week’s episode with Sarah Montana.
As a young girl in her early twenties and only a few days before Christmas, Sarah Montana’s mother and brother were murdered in their home by a 17-year-old who broke into their house. Her incredible story challenges us to dig into the meaning of forgiveness and begin the process towards true healing.
If you have struggled to let something from your past go or release someone from built up bitterness this is a MUST listen. We talk about the healing process, the difference between anger and hatred, and how to reclaim and move on with your life after a tragedy.
Questions I Asked Sarah:
❏ How can we free ourselves from wanting revenge?
❏ How did you get to the place where you were able to forgive?
❏ How did you know you forgave him?
Topics Discussed:
❏ The process of forgiveness.
❏ The moment when she discovered that she did not know what forgiveness was.
❏ How we know if we are forgiving for the wrong reasons.
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❏ “By sharing my story that meant that I was in control of my story. My story was mine.”
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❏ “Forgiveness and justice have an important relationship.” @SarahMontana
❏ You cannot forgive until you know exactly what happened to you.” @SarahMontana
❏ “Forgiveness is freedom.” @SarahMontana
❏ “Anger and hatred are not the same thing.” @SarahMontana
❏ “Your struggle is your strength.” @LindaMitchell
❏ “The more the world tries to write you off as a victim the more you want to prove that you are
more than that.” @SarahMontana
❏ “You can’t out run grief.” @SarahMontana
❏ “Forgiveness is about choosing yourself.” @SarahMontana
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Have you ever felt frustrated because you wanted to work out, but struggled finding the time to do so?
Are you constantly comparing yourself to others and are disappointed with where you are in your journey?
Maybe you are desperate to be healthy, but feel so far off track, you do not know where to start. If any of these statements resonate with you, you will love this episode.
This week I spoke with the founder of Couch to Active , Lyn Lindbergh, who has a passion for helping those who feel overwhelmed in fitness, discover joy in being healthy, and treat themselves once and for all with compassion.
Lyn believes that we are all unique and it is possible to find enjoyment in exercise. She brings incredible insight in this episode on ways that we can be creative with working out and be consistent in our fitness goals.
Questions I Asked Lyn:
❏ What advice would you give to someone just starting out?
❏ What are your five biggest tips to be consistent in a health program? ❏ Why should we not solely rely on grit?
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❏ Staying motivated on fitness goals during holidays or special occasions. ❏ How busy professionals can find time to workout.
❏ Different options for exercise for those who do not like working out.
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❏ “Exercise is not negotiable.” @LynLindbergh
❏ “If you work out regularly the dread will start to disappear.” @LindaMitchell ❏ “You are worthy to be fit.” @LynLindbergh
❏ “You are worth investing in.” @LindaMitchell
❏ “Keep taking one step at a time. Trust you will get there.”@LynLindbergh ❏ “Give yourself compassion.” @LynLindbergh
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Did you know that there is a real life version of the movie character Hitch? As the world’s most influential matchmaker, Paul C. Brunson has been recognized by Oprah, CNN, Good Morning America, and ABC, just to name a few. He is an expert on building influence through the power of relationships and I cannot wait for you to hear the insights that he shares in this week’s episode.
While working for a nonprofit he saw countless children without the presence of both parents in their home. He knew then that he was called to cultivate more nuclear families within households. Despite the criticism that he received he pursued his curiosity in matchmaking and is now an influential mentor, entrepreneur, and TV host.
We cover a lot in this episode including:
If you are looking to grow your influence and better connect with those around you, you do NOT want to miss this episode!
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Wish you had a renowned life coach to give you advice and guidance, but maybe it’s not in your budget? Today is your lucky day because I sat down with acclaimed author, speaker, and life coach Tim Storey to tell you how to overcome challenges by listening to a higher power and share your message with the world.
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Tim Storey is a well known coach among celebrities, athletes, and executives. He has traveled all over the world and spoken to millions of people encouraging them to step into their calling. He is also the pastor of a church in Yorba Linda, California where he serves people from all walks of life.
In this episode, Tim shares about his childhood and the path that led him to having such an incredible influence. He talks with us about why he believes everyone has been “spoken over” by God and why God wants to turn your “mess” into a “message”.
This podcast will encourage you to listen to what God is speaking to you, trust in the process, and unapologetically step into your calling.
Questions I Asked Tim:
❏ How can we avoid getting stuck in an “almost” life?
❏ How do we know if we are off track in our goals?
❏ What would you say to someone listening who was not religious and did not know if there was a
God?
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❏ Why we should not be “discount versions” of ourselves. ❏ Howtoovercomesetbacks.
❏ The three levels of living.
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❏ “In order to be successful on the battleground you have to be strong on the holy ground.”
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❏ “Don’t be a discount version of yourself.” @TimStorey
❏ “Your principles will help you get through your problems.” @TimStorey
❏ “You can go through recovery and discovery at the same time.” @TimStorey
❏ “An ‘utmost’ God did not create ‘almost’ children. You need to cooperate with your utmost
calling.” @TimStorey
❏ “Some things in life you decide. Some things in life you discover.” @TimStorey
❏ “His super with my natural makes me unstoppable.” @TimStorey ❏ “God will enable your unable and make you able.” @TimStorey ❏ “God uses shakey people to do sturdy projects.” @TimStorey
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I am excited to introduce to you our guest this week award winning director, writer, choreographer, and the executive producer of TEDx Lincoln Square, Tricia Brouk.
Tricia is a “performance expert” where she helps others tell their stories whether that is from a stage or the big screen. She believes that speaking is something that we all can learn. She has a passion for fusing together principles from the entertainment industry and tactics from public speaking to help speakers become more engaging and confident.
In this episode, we discuss how she got started in speaking and her journey in becoming a TEDx organizer. We explore several powerful topics including how to overcome failure, how to effectively look to others for inspiration, and her five tips on how to get started in speaking.
Tricia’s mission is to “nurture the the potential speaker” in you. She believes that we all have a message to give. This episode will empower you to use your authentic voice and confidently share your message.
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I am excited to introduce to you our guest this week, best-selling author, radio host, and weight loss expert, Dr. Lori Shemek.
In this episode, Dr. Shemek talks to us about the role of inflammation in illness and weight gain. She discusses with us the dangers of the “calorie myth” and the “low fat myth” and why it is important for us to be consuming sources of healthy fats.
We also discuss the importance of omega 3, the best sources of protein, and how we can appropriately gain muscle while losing body fat.
This is an educational episode for those who want to better understand weight loss and regain control over their diet.
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This week I sat down with Stacy Berman to talk about how our body image affects every aspect of our lives. Stacy is the founder of Systems by Stacy, a luxury line of organic whey powders. She holds her doctorate in natural medicine and has over twenty years of experience in the health and fitness industry.
Stacy has spent years researching the science behind how our thoughts affect the way we feel. She says that we have been “indoctrinated” to believe that our worth is based on our looks. She teaches us how we can overcome harmful self-perceptions and replace negative thoughts with self-love.
We dive in deep, discussing how our thoughts affect us on a biochemical level, the role of epigenetics, and the power of our subconscious mind. This is a fascinating episode that will empower you to take control of your thoughts and create for yourself once and for all a healthy body image.
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Warrior Mom with JJ Virgin
I am so excited to introduce to you our guest this week, New York Times bestselling author, celebrity nutrition expert, and Fitness Hall of Famer, JJ Virgin. Her latest book, Miracle Mindset, shows warrior moms how to be strong, positive leaders for their families. She also shares inspirational lessons that she learned as she fought for her own son’s life.
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During JJ’s first book launch her 16 year-old son was hit by a car and left for dead. She shares how she used the “Miracle Mindset” to fight for her son’s life and “overrule” what doctors were telling her. She believes that our best time of growth is during challenges and that her family is now “better for what happened.”
We also walk through her famous Virgin diet and she explains why “eating less and exercising more” does not always work. We also talk about weight loss resistance, the link between self worth and health, and why you should always put your health first.
Her story is incredibly inspiring and will empower you to “go for the impossible”.
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I am excited to introduce to you our guest this week, Tara Rae Bradford. Tara is the Founder of The Potentialista®, a boutique public relations agency that works with authors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to help them share their innovative ideas with a larger audience while also building a respected reputation as an expert.
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Tara shares her personal story about when she was at the top of her career and yet felt incomplete. As a lead nurse in a critical care unit, she heard countless people share their regret for not spending more time with the people that they loved and living a more fulfilled life. Within a few short years, she left that career and pursued her dream of helping others thrive and live to their fullest potential.
In this episode, we talk about having the courage to follow your passion and overcoming self-doubt. We explore the topic of imposter syndrome and identify its symptoms. I also share a personal vision that helped me overcome my own fear of the unknown.
This is a powerful episode for those who struggle feeling worthy of their calling and need to shift their mindsets to pursue greatness. We hope after listening you will be empowered to embark on your own adventure and pursue the things within you.
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This week I sat down with Justin Krane, author, money strategist, and frequent guest on MSNBC to discuss how we empower ourselves financially.
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I love Justin’s message because he encourages his clients to ENJOY life. Instead of feeling guilty about buying a five dollar coffee drink, he says that we should at times indulge in small pleasures. Although he agrees that we need to live and spend responsibility, he has a refreshing way of teaching how to go about that.
We discussed many things in this episode including the power of delegating and creating a solid team around you, the importance of human capital, and how to develop a prosperity mindset.
This is an incredible episode for those who may feel at a loss with their finances or struggle with knowing how to balance a budget and still enjoy life.
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Today’s show is for those who need an extra dose of motivation! I am incredibly excited to introduce to you Todd Durkin. Todd is an internationally recognized coach, personal trainer, body worker, motivational speaker, and author who motivates people worldwide.
At the age of 25, Todd hurt his back in a serious football injury. His dreams no longer looked like a reality. However, as he says in today’s episode, he believes that people go through difficult times BEFORE they can soar.
Now as a successful coach and personal trainer Todd has used his story, fun personality, and inspiring message to not only help top athletes become physically strong, but mentally strong.
The best part of his story is that he is “just getting started in life” and “has more to give”.
This episode will inspire you to push through and embrace struggle, be more authentic in your work, and know that “Your best days are yet to come”.
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Best-selling author of Women, Food & Desire, co-creator and co-star of the Oscar-nominated documentary Super-Size Me, and highly-sought-after wellness expert for thousands, Alexandra Jamieson has made it her mission to empower women to create epic lives–by honoring their cravings and kicking body shame to the curb.
You guys are going to LOVE this episode with our guest Alexandra Jamieson. You might know her from her appearance on Oprah talking about her TV series, “30 Days”. Jamieson has a power message about our relationship with food and how she is helping women everywhere discover the deeper truths and meaning behind their cravings. She dives in deep to her personal story where she faced tremendous backlash over publically making an announcement that shocked her community. We discuss everything from shaming and sexuality to the importance of living authentically.
She also reveals the four causes of cravings and the importance of listening to what your body is saying to you. She presents the idea that our body is speaking to us but too often we are not listening.
If you struggle with cravings feeling out of control or if you have questions about your emotions and wonder how your diet is affecting them, you will love today's episode.
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Here’s just a few of the many pointers Alex shared:
How to stop shrinking and start stepping fully into our personal power
The 4 root causes of cravings:
How women can build a support system?
For more valuable pointers from Alex and to hear the whole podcast, listen now HERE.
Don’t delay and listen now to start putting you and your body as a priority.
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Alex is the creator of Her Rules Radio, a #1 rated podcast on iTunes where listeners from around the world are educated and captivated by thought-provoking interviews on wellness, cravings, sexuality, and more.
Her work has been praised and adored by Oprah, The Today Show, Dr. Oz, Goop, Martha Stewart Living, the New York Times, CNN, Fox News, Elle, Marie Claire, USA Today, People, and the American Heart Association amongst many others.
As a lifelong learner, her wellness expertise has grown out of a decade of experience, as well as her education at the Natural Gourmet Institute, the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and a certification in Applied Positive Psychology.
Here’s how to stay in touch with Alex:
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Svetlana Kim is a speaker, award-winning author of White Pearl and I: A Memoir of a Political Refugee, co-author of The Last of the Four Musketeers: Allen Joe’s Life and Friendship with Bruce Lee, Speaker, director/producer of the documentary film The Last of the Four Musketeers, and consultant. She is also a host of the Radio Show called "To The Stars Through Adversity." http://www.blogtalkradio.com/svetlanakim .
In her book, White Pearl and I: A Memoir of a Political Refugee, she chronicles her journey from Russia to the United States, where she arrived with only one dollar in her pocket and not a single word of English at her disposal; today, she is a leader among her peers in the business world, and has been honored with numerous awards citing her commitment, skill, and integrity.
She has received countless awards including, the 2012 Asian American Women of High Achievements Award by the National Association of Professional Asian American Women (NAPAW). She was also a recipient of the NAAAP 100 Award and was honored in 2010 with the Orphan International Worldwide Global Citizenship Award for her contribution to saving the lives of children in Haiti.
She was recognized with the Daily Point of Light Award (Award Number: 3983) by Points of Light Institute created by the administration of President George H.B. Bush to honor individuals creating meaningful change in communities across America.
In 2009, the International Leadership Foundation paid tribute to Kim with its Leadership Award, selecting her from among a group of potential honorees including congress members, presidential cabinet secretaries, and other high-ranking officials.
Kim has been featured and profiled in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, MSN Money, MSNBC, Women's Life magazine in Seoul, Korea; the Asian Fortune; Networking Times; NASDAQ's Closing Bell; and The Gazette, a publication of the Library of Congress.
Kim is an active volunteer and has served on numerous boards of directors. Svetlana is married and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband.
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Intro to show:
I am so excited to introduce to you a powerhouse of a woman, Svetlana Kim. She talks with us about her journey over 27 years ago to come to America. When she first arrived in New York at the age of 23 she spoke no English and had only one dollar to her name.
In this episode she shares intimate parts of her story and how she was able to overcome tremendous adversity. Svetlana shares stories about being robbed of a precious possession, a moment in Russia where she “first cried out to God”, and the day she received her visa leading her to believe that “Miracles really happen”.
We talk about everything from spirituality, to grit, to living a life of service. She has an incredible story that will inspire you to listen to your heart and never give up.
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Questions I asked Lana:
● What made you want to come to America?
● As a Korean, Russian immigrant, you came to America with one dollar in your pocket,
but a big dream within your heart . How do you think that dream in your heart, though
you had no money and couldn't speak the language, was the difference maker?
● You had a special pair of earrings and a bracelet that your grandmother gave to you.
Can you tell us the significance of that?
● There was a moment where you had to make a choice. That is when they stole your earrings, they stole your bracelet. Your grandmother had given it to you saying, “Sell this if you need to”. Of course you didn’t want to sell it. Here you are getting ripped off by a bunch of hoodlums. Your moment was whether you fold up and go back to Russia, or push forward. So tell us about that moment and how that brought you clarity.
● How did you meet the guy who knew Bruce Lee so well?
● What is the universal language that we all have to communicate with?
● How can people rewire their mindset? And how important do you think that is to their
success?
Topics discussed:
The importance of consistency and small steps:
● Doing one push up is better than nothing.
● Focus on what you can do not what you can't do. It's a lot more than what you think.
● “A lot of us are waiting for a big success, a break through. In reality, it's what you do
everyday.”
● The power of the compound effect. If you write one page a day for a year, you will
have over 300 pages written of your book.
The importance of mantra chanting:
● Certain notes activate energy in your body.
● Opening your heart is very important.
● It helps you feel loved.
● The more you practice everyday, you will be in a constant state of peace and bliss.
● “The more you love your life, the more life is going to give you back.”
● Resource: Thomas Ashley-Farrand “best book on mantras”.
What to do when fear comes:
● Read self development books.
● Go to a workout class.
● “Keep on keeping on.”
● “Fear is a mental statement.”
Ways to enjoy the simple pleasures of life:
● Buy flowers.
● Buy a candle.
● Buy a tiny piece of chocolate.
● Go to national parks.
● It’s about mindset.
What to do when you feel stuck in your job:
● If you want to start something new, make a small step.
● When you start, you will create the map.
● GPS - be Grateful, be Purposeful, and Start.
● Start building your business with simple things.
Quotes
“Sometimes we may live in a free country, but we are not living like we are free.” @LindaMitchell
“If you are listening your heart is speaking.” @LindaMitchell
“The more you serve, the more prosperous you are going to be.” @SvetlanaKim
“It is from the unknown that you step into greatness known without limitation.” @SvetlanaKim
“We build the walls of what can happen. But when you have no walls and you flow, that's where the magic happens.” @SvetlanaKim
“If you don’t have time, make time.” @SvetlanaKim
“What are we communicating? We are communicating without speaking.” @LindaMitchell
Svetlana Kim’s handles:
Website: http://svetlanakim.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Svetlanakim
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/svetlanakim11/ Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/+SvetlanaKim11
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlana-kim-46abb411/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/relievestress/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/svetlana.kim1
https://www.facebook.com/White-Pearl-and-I-A-Memoir-of-a-Political-Refugee-by-Svetlana-Kim- 329498529274/?fref=ts
Annette Fredskov is a 45 year-old mother of two, Emilie (16) and Viktor (14). She lives with the love of her life Kim.
She says, “Every morning I make the decision to have the best day possible. I choose to do all I can to be the best version of myself. I choose to focus on all the positive; positive thoughts and positive feelings and what I want. I look in my eyes in the mirror and say, I love you. I smile to myself and feel love”.
Annette's motto, “I can do it” is something she's said to herself thousands of times. She says, “I have programmed my mind and all the cells in my body, to believe that everything is possible. If I really want it, if I believe it, and am willing to work hard for it. Forget all about limitations and go for it. I can do it, and so can you. Do whatever you want and put your mind to it”.
From October 2010, Annette has ran 660 marathons and 24 ultras. In 2012/2013 she ran 366 marathons in 365 days. In 2015, she ran from Denmark to Paris, France, 1130 kilometers in 19 days.
She says, “I am curious what I can do when my mind, spirit and body work together and I focus on my possibilities. Then anything is possible”.
In 2009, she was diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis). Today she has no symptoms of MS and medical examinations show no MS activity. She believes that her lifestyle with positive thinking and exercise has greatly contributed to her health. She says, “I have taken responsibility for my own life and it has given me freedom and high quality of life”.
Professionally Annette is a speaker, writer, and mentor. She is passionate about inspiring people to make the best of their lives, find peace, joy and balance and reach their goals.
She believes that, “We all deserve love, joy, laughter and passion - and even more love”.
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It was wonderful to sit down and talk with Annette Fredskov from Denmark. She was incredible energetic and had a powerful message to share with us.
Annette says that she is a “normal” person who made the decision to be extraordinary. She started running only ten years ago and since then has ran 660 Marathons. In one year she ran 366 marathons in 365 days, running two marathons on her last day.
Another amazing part of her story is that she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2009. Since then however, she has kept running and believes that by “taking responsibility” of her life she has been able to not only rewire her brain but also bring health to her body. Since her diagnoses they have not found traces of MS in her body.
She credits her ability to run, to her passion and curiosity. In this episode she says that every morning she makes “the decision to have the best day possible” and that she is “willing to work hard and forget all limitations.”
How can someone overcome the mindset of thinking that they “can’t” do something?
Power of mindset:
Dealing with criticism:
“I am curious what I can do when my mind, my spirit, and my body, work together.” @AnnetteFredskov
“Whatever lights you up in life is what you should be doing”@AnnetteFredskov
“You have to have the courage to be a little crazy sometimes”@AnnetteFredskov
Annette Fredskov handles:
Twitter: @AnnetteFredskov
Instagram: @AnnetteFredskov
Facebook: @AnnetteFredskov
Website: http://www.annettefredskov.dk/
Melissa Smith
Founder & CEO Healthy Joyful Living
Melissa Smith is a Holistic Health Coach specializing in digestive distress and anxiety. A former corporate plane chaser, Melissa focuses on working with individuals who face IBS and anxiety, providing support across the daily challenges of balancing life, career, and health. Melissa believes that self-love, forgiveness and freedom are the keys to finding your true joy. She is a certified Holistic Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Education and Exercise Science and a Master’s degree in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation.
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