The Real Ascent: Recent Episodes
Dr. Michelle Snow
Through my experience as a Doctor of Chiropractic, I’ve realized the strong connection between mind and body. There can be situations of the mind that prevent physical progress as well as traumas that the mind physically stores in different locations of the body. As humans, it’s vital to address the mind, body and spirit together in order to create sustainable change and allow us to create lives that we truly love. The Real Ascent is here to do just that… helping you realize your strength, inspire your growth and spark joy in your daily life. Join me as we embark on this journey of learning how simple meditation can help us navigate real life.
I'm back to an interview episode, this time with Sol Figueroa who is a Registered and Licensed Dietician with a passion for helping individuals reach their health goals while creating a sustainable lifestyle. Join us as we chat about empowering ourselves through nutrition!
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@mindbodysol_nutrition
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Today's episode is a little different style with a personal life update. Thanks for joining!
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You're starting something new....you're going to suck at the beginning and that's okay!
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This episode is spurred by a question a friend sent me the other day.... It made me realize that people, myself included, don't often talk about the reality of how we can feel after we accomplish a major goal. So let's chat....
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Let's chat development and how we can take control of our current lives in this environment in order to create the development we need....and our future generations need!!
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Saying goodbye is hard...sometimes unexpectedly too. Here's a real-time perspective I've been reflecting on that may help you too the next time you have to say goodbye
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Laughter is the best kind of medicine and something I'm working to be more intentional about daily.....let's chat more!
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I'M STARTING SOMETHING NEW!! Okay, more details to come soon, but I wanted to share with you in real-time how I'm navigating the discomfort of starting something new.
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You know those people who you simply know in your gut that are meant to be in your life??....that's Linda for me and here's why
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Let's chat about the importance of checking in with the people around us.... you never know the impact you'll make in someone's life. Oh and I have a challenge for you!!!
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Honesty time...I've been struggling! Here's a short and sweet episode about why and how I'm working each day to combat it
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Are you in a chaotic season of life or starting something new??! Let's chat about how you can push through while still maintaining your mental sanity
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It makes me cringe to even type that title, but here's why it's important....
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You're the only one living your life all the time....so why not make it something you want it to be FOR YOU!
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What do you expect when you spend so much time and energy preparing for a moment??....what'll happen?
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I'm leaning in to you, asking for help! I need your suggestions of what you are resonating with and what content topics you want to hear
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Relationships give us many opportunities, big and small, to grow as individuals and as a couple. Today, I'm reflecting on real daily moments that have made me proud in my relationship along with ways I can improve.
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Let's chat about how good, solid friendships can improve your life and more importantly improve your relationship with your significant other!
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Let's chat about our friends!..... more specifically, being intentional about our friendships. It's important to assess who we spend the most time with and ask ourselves "are they truly serving me in my life?"
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We are chatting about my FAVORITE memory today and what it taught me <3
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It's time to shout a girl out!!!! Take a look at the people in your circle who have impacted your life and celebrate them by connecting them to others they can add value to. We are in this together!
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Taylor Axelson: @sociallytaylor
Let's be real....growth is messy whether we choose to portray that on social media or not. So let's find ways that we can realistically navigate messy seasons of growth and keep pushing forward!
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Learn how I navigate stressful situations and what I do instead of turning to worry
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In today's episode, I'm giving you three questions to reflect on so you can begin finding what lights you on fire so you can continue building a life you truly love
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I took a morning off for my mental health and I want to share it with you!
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Let's chat about holding space for yourself......truly listening to yourself with compassion and without judgement
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Full transparency...I'm tired and it's late at night...but I made a commitment to myself to get this podcast completed twice per week and I'm sticking to it because I LOVE sharing with you. I'm here to share some things that have reminded me the importance of staying the course and simple actions to help me do so along the way!
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I'm challenging you today to stop trying to find "balance" in your life...spoiler alert! It doesn't exist!!!! Now, priorities...those are a different story and one much more worth your time and effort. Let's chat!
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We often get stuck in trying to know everything before we start or focusing on making things perfect....but if we are going to make strides in life and honestly create a life worth living we simply have to Make It Work. Today's episode outlines a few things that have helped me in this process
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You've heard me say it before, but I'll keep saying it....as humans we are built for community! So I'm here to chat about my gratitude for my community and encourage you to surround yourself with people who truly lift you up
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I've been in a funk for the past few days so I wanted to share with you some of the strategies I use to lift myself up in hopes that they can help you too
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Today we're chatting about using what you're given to impact those around you. Oohh and I have a challenge for you at the end! I can't wait!
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Yes I know it's a weird title....but it's a great story and a great reminder for us all about our humanity and how we can learn more about ourselves <3
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I'm diving into a bit of my passion of human psychology to give you a great reminder about how we make and store memories! This is a great short episode that I hope you can implement into your life and carry with you to create amazing experiences you'll always remember
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I get asked often for book recommendations because I especially love reading all things personal development and human psychology related....so here are my top 3 favs and why they impacted me
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Today we're chatting about the art of listening and the difference between listening to respond vs listening to understand. This is a topic I absolutely love and find fascinating because it allows you to see into who a person is....so let's dive in!
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Let's chat about honoring yourself in the life you're creating...honoring yourself by allowing yourself time to truly feel all the feels!
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If you're anything like me, you've been living your life at full speed UNTIL quarantine life hit us. Learn my thoughts and tips to truly take advantage of this slower season so it can serve us in our futures!
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I've dealt with this looming ideal of perfectionism in my life forever, but I learned recently that it's not ALL bad. So here's how to utilize it for growth and cultivate positivity in YOUR life!
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Join me for a story-telling episode today about my experiences with hawks to open your eyes to the signs happening around you
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episode inspired by my dear friend @shannoncontreras
We need to STOP comparing ourselves to the stories others are sharing through social media....learn from me and a personal example of this I had last week. We are all in this together and I pray this helps you truly realize the beauty in your unique journey!
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Here's a quick episode where I share some amazing resources for you to learn how the heck to adult in our world.....oh and also realize that you're not in this alone! I'm right there with ya girlfriend! Figuring it out as I go
Resources:
Raylabailey.com
hello@raylabailey.com
@raylabailey
https://www.realworldplaybook.com/
I'm following up from Rayla Bailey's interview as I chat more about using our unique experiences, networks and strengths to support human lives specifically within the black community. So if you're passionately outspoken like all the Karen memes or you have years of girlscout cookie selling experience, find YOUR unique way to support our fellow human beings.
Find Rayla Bailey:
www.raylabailey.com
@raylabailey
hello@raylabailey.com
This interview with executive coach Rayla Bailey is EPIC! Join Rayla and me as we have a powerful, raw and beautiful conversation about taking action within the Black Lives Matter Movement, bringing anti-racism into the business realm and creating a life that truly brings you joy.
Where to find Rayla:
www.raylabailey.com
hello@raylabailey.com
@raylabailey
Today, I'm sharing with you something that has been helping me be more intentional in my life. I also share with you how I life hack learning from interactions and resources even when they don't fully resonate with me!
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We NEED all the different books (aka humans) in our world...they teach us life lessons, perspective and how to love differently. We NEED to make sure that the lives of our Black Community are being shown and not thrown out or only kept on the back shelves...THEY TEACH US LIFE LESSONS, PERSPECTIVE AND HOW TO LOVE DIFFERENTLY.
Morgan and Jae:
@morganninspires
@followjaemitch
As a follow up from my interview with Jae and Morgan Mitchell, I wanted to dive deeper into some of their favorite aspects of the Black community....Deep love and sense of community. How can we take these lessons and apply it to our own lives today?
Morgan and Jae:
@morganninspires
@followjaemitch
This is a real, raw episode where I chat with Morgan and Jae Mitchell about their experiences growing up and living in the black community along with their perspectives on the #blacklivesmatter movement. This was honestly one of the most powerful interviews I've conducted so far and an extremely IMPORTANT learning opportunity.
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@morganninspires
@followjaemitch
It's time to start those uncomfortable conversations. It's time to show how you genuinely care for humankind. Let's join together as we navigate our world and learn from each other so we can truly make our world a better, more loving place.
In general life, but especially during this crazy season of Covid 19, IT'S OK TO NOT BE OK! Join me as I chat about this topic as well as give you some simple tangible tips to do daily as you navigate this time of uncertainty!
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In today's episode we are diving into genuinely connecting with the people and truly LEADING WITH VALUE. Let's see how investing value in our relationships and showing people that they matter will grow exponentially in our lives.
This is a controversial topic for some, but it's an important one to bring up because we all have that negative Nancy in our life in each season of life....so what do we do with that person??? Listen to find out!
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Rachel Tarman is a loan officer and networking guru who teaches us helpful tips about building genuine relationships. We also chat about the importance of travel, cutting out the negative nancys and even some hints about Rachel's entertaining dating stories!
How to find Rachel:
Instagram: @rltarman
Facebook: Rachel Tarman
Here's a short and sweet reminder to realize the problems you see in your current life because you never know how they will end up serving you.
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Let's chat about the important of stepping outside of your comfort zone because that's where growth truly happens!!!! If we allow ourselves to be uncomfortable as we meet and actually listen to other people, we'll see judgement fade away and a basis of respectful understanding be built.
Lesley has so much life experience to share with us! We chat all things from learning lessons from nature to intentionally starting your day. Listen in to also hear about the importance of understanding why people are the way they are! Ohhhhh and hairless cats....just LISTEN ALREADY! :)
Contact Lesley:
Instagram- @lesleyfitzy
Lesley's book:
https://www.amazon.com/Falling-Out-Losing-Gaining-Confidence-ebook/dp/B005HAUVAC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Lesley+minervini&qid=1588792048&sr=8-1
We are often disappointed by others and ourselves not meeting our expectations....so why don't we simply LET GO OF EXPECTATIONS?! Instead, allow yourself to focus on bettering communication for yourself and your relationships.
Embrace Today!!! Let's learn to focus on making today great, creating impact today and making memories in the moment...because that's what we will remember when we look back on our life.
I'm interviewing my dear friend Jac Kalaher who is such a passionate and hilarious person. She always lights up my day and I hope yours too! Join us as we chat about being unapologetically ourselves, what God's purpose is for our lives, living without expectations for ourselves and others around us, and the reality of mom life. This episode is packed with so many nuggets of life perspective and TONS of laughter!
Instagram: @jac.kalaher
Email: mindbodysoldier@gmail.com
Website: mindbodysoldier.com/womensretreat2020
This episode is short and sweet all about utilizing two journaling techniques to serve you as you navigate the pandemic. Utilize this time to intentionally decide what you want to keep from your "pre-Covid" life and what you may need to leave behind.
After my interview with Kacia Fitzgerald, I'm chatting more about dancing the dance (the "balance") between having a macro life vision and a daily micro focus....oh and we talk about CAKE...nope, not the tasty sugary treat, but a tangible tool Kacia introduced to us that is her secret sauce to building a life she's obsessed with!
Where to find Kacia:
Instagram: @kacia.fitzgerald and @shegoes.company
www.kaciafitzgerald.com
This episode literally lights my spirit on fire!!!! Kacia is spunky and SO FULL of tangible life tips...You NEED to listen to this episode because we talk about all things from creating a macro vision for your life and intentionally winning each day to laughing at ourselves and the art of jumping on mini trampolines! Plus listen in to learn what one gift Kacia wishes she could give to everyone in the world.
Where to find Kacia:
Instagram: @kacia.fitzgerald and @shegoes.company
www.kaciafitzgerald.com/thecollective
We're chatting about the importance of having mentors, different types of mentorship and how the heck to even begin the process of getting a mentor. This is a short practical episode that'll be game changing for your goals if you apply my tips and tricks!
YOU CAN DO ALL THE THINGS!!! Especially for you ladies out there, you can travel, have an epic career AND have kids. It's all about figuring out your priorities and setting boundaries for yourself that honor those priorities instead of searching for the actually non-existent "balance" in life.... Oh and actually allowing yourself to DREAM BIG!
Dr. Zen NMD joins us for this episode where we talk all things integrative medicine, setting boundaries in your life rather than expecting to have Balance, the importance of evaluating your life so you can grow daily and a little behind the scenes on creating a brand for yourself. Our conversation is FULL of juice nuggets of knowledge, real talk and of course laughter!
@drzennmd
www.nmdwellnessofscottsdale.com
As a follow up to our interview with Shannon Contreras, we're talking about authentic priorities...creating intentional time daily to figure out what you're personal priorities are, what the exciting vision is you have for your life and staying true to that vision throughout the process that we call life!
@snowfit.az
Shannon is an incredibly talented freelance illustrator and a down-right beautiful soul. Join us as we chat about the importance of authenticity while navigating our social world with an open heart and mind. Shannon also shares with us her merging passions for art and fitness which I can't wait to see how both of those worlds collide in her project launches coming soon!
Instagram: @shannoncontreras
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShannonContrerasCo
Shannoncontreras.com
Livestream workouts: twitch.tv/xaryu (everyday at 11am PST except for Sundays)
I'm keeping it real with y'all as I chat about what I'm doing to stay sane during this COVID-19 pandemic. I offer you some great resources to use that have been extremely helpful for me so I can remain calm and still connect virtually with my family and with my tribe! It's time to focus on refreshing yourself, pouring into your family and learning some fun new skills along the way.
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Today's episode came from a special request from a listener to chat about working through rough seasons of relationships. Join me as I talk about helpful tips and tricks I've learned in my experiences to pour into yourself and pour into your relationship intentionally. I also give you some tangible resources that I've found to be amazing tools along the way! But most of all, I'm here to remind you that having relationship ups and downs is NORMAL!
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It has been so fun to interview many other people to see their life perspectives and learn more about them on a deeper level. Now it's time to dive deeper to learn about me! I had a blast answering the interview questions for myself...chatting all about how I spend my days, traveling to Asia and dance party fails!
Coming at ya with another follow up from my interview with Richard Snow! I wanted to dive deeper into the topic of social media because it's a huge aspect of our day to day reality and it's not going anywhere....find out my take on social media and learn some ways you can make it benefit your life!
Today's episode is following up from my interview with my grandpa, Richard Snow. We talked about living in fear which I wanted to dive deeper on for this episode. Fear is innate to us as humans and some fear is important to keep us alive and safe; however, if we allow ourselves to get stuck in fear, it'll hold us back from today!
This episode will go down as my FAVORITE OF ALL TIME! My grandpa, Richard Snow, joined me for an interview that you have to listen to! We talk about everything from funny childhood memories, the importance of self confidence, using social media to your advantage and setting personal priorities for your life. With almost 90 years of life under his belt, my grandpa has a ton of valuable life knowledge to share, PLUS he's simply one of my favorite human beings EVER!
As a follow up to our interview with Sierra Blair-Coyle, today I'm sharing with you my thoughts on setting personal and social media boundaries so you can confidently pursue your goals, surrounding yourself with key people to help you along the way and, most importantly, giving yourself grace as you create a life YOU love.
Sierra Blair-Coyle is joining us for this episode to share all about her approach to life as a professional rock climber...including going after what she wants with confidence, world-traveling adventures and of course surrounding herself with amazing people, laughter and adorable cats!
In this two-part episode, I talk about the importance of talking to people who have different opinions than you. Having those sometimes challenging discussions can often lead to a deeper level of trust and respect that further builds our community. Secondly, we chat about all things role models with three tangible takeaways as you take on the journey of finding the right mentor for YOU!
Taylor Axelson, owner of social media agency White Brick Productions, shares with us insight on the impact of social media including her personal passion for epic nail design! (@theycallmegoodnails). Taylor has a fiery passion for women's rights, food and her unexpected role model...Join us for this episode to find out more!
@whitebrickproductions
@taylor.axelson
@theycallmegoodnails
whitebrickproductions.com
As a follow up to our interview with Dr. Meg Byrne, we are revisiting the topic of problem solving. This has been a common theme resurfacing in my life the past two weeks, so I wanted to share with you my thoughts. How can we use problem solving to serve us? Listen to find out some tangible ways that have helped me!
Resources for this episode:
Chris Dodge: @blackrockbouldering
Dr. Meg Byrne: @phoenicianwellnesscenter_
Kacia Fitzgerald: The EmpowerHer Podcast, @kacia.fitzgerald, @shegoes.company
Join us as we talk all things health, creating a legacy and the animal that makes Dr. Meg's heart burst with laughter! This episode is full of laughs, future retreat plans and even gems to learn about real relationships.
Dr. Meg Byrne owner of Phoenician Wellness Center
phoenicianwellnesscenter.com
@phoenicianwellnesscenter_
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Dodge, owner and founder of BlackRock Bouldering Gym, to learn about what inspired him to start BlackRock. He dives into what makes him tick as an individual, who his biggest role models are and even his guilty pleasure that makes him belly laugh! I can't wait for you to get to know Chris!
blackrockboulderinggym.com
@blackrockbouldering
WELCOME!!!! I'm so glad you're joining for the very first episode of The Real Ascent Podcast! In this episode, I introduce you to myself and why I created this podcast. I'm really excited for you to begin this journey with me and can't wait to see what we learn together!
@snowfit.az
@ascendchiro
ascendchiropractic.org
This episode is a follow up from our interview with Chris Dodge. I wanted to dive deeper into the concept that Chris brought up about following your gut...that burning desire to build something greater in your life....even if it seems like you have everything you need on paper.