The Beauty in the Mess: Recent Episodes
Michele Simms
The Beauty in the Mess Podcast is about rewriting your story. You feel like others (or yourself) have boxed you into a specific role, but you know that is not who you truly are. Then it’s time to give yourself permission to start showing up as you are, rewrite your story, and allow yourself to grow. Your mission may be to establish connections to like-minded people, align with your soul’s true desire, reconnect to your faith, overcome fear, find your voice, or restore your health. Regardless, it is time to reclaim who you are and who you were meant to be. Join me, Michele Simms, and let’s take this journey together.
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In this episode of 'The Beauty In the Mess,' host Michele welcomes Jill Wright, a multi-faceted author, speaker, and podcaster. Jill shares her inspiring journey from a corporate hospitality career to becoming an entrepreneur during the pandemic, all while dealing with postpartum depression and her child's autism diagnosis. The conversation dives deep into personal development, living authentically, and breaking free from comfort zones. Jill discusses practical tools like goal setting, time management, and mindset work. The episode also touches on the importance of self-care for moms, boundary setting, and using energetics to one's advantage. Learn about Jill's book, 'Happy, Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise,' which serves as a companion guide for personal growth. For more resources, connect with Jill on her website or social media.
02:05 Introduction and Guest Welcome
02:18 Jill's Backstory: From Corporate to Entrepreneurship
04:03 Living Authentically: What It Means and How to Achieve It
05:03 Breaking Free from Comfort Zones
06:13 The Importance of Self-Care for Moms
07:34 Discovering Your Purpose and Setting Boundaries
14:25 Harnessing Energetics and Changing Your Vibration
19:39 Jill's Book: Tips and Insights
25:28 Time Management and Self-Care Strategies
Connect with Jill Wright:
- https://www.livingwithheart.ca
- https://jillwright.ca/
- Book: Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise
- Podcast: Grow Like a Mother
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Delving into Menopause: Insights from Expert Marjorie Nass
In this episode of 'The Beauty In the Mess,' Marjorie Nass, an expert in menopause, shares her journey from a corporate environment to a wellness advocate. She discusses how embracing yoga and Ayurveda helped her navigate menopause without symptoms and how she now teaches these and other lifestyle changes to other women. The conversation delves into the common misconceptions about menopause, the importance of lifestyle changes, setting boundaries, and how to maintain motivation for these changes. Nass emphasizes the need for a mindset shift regarding menopause and aging, advocating that suffering through menopause is optional with the right approach and commitment.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:07 Marjorie's Journey to Wellness
01:55 Understanding Menopause Is Not a Disease
05:03 The Importance of Lifestyle Changes
06:53 Prioritizing Sleep and Self-Care
10:18 Empowering Women Through Boundaries
19:49 The Role of a Menopause Coach
21:32 Shifting Beliefs and Taking Control
33:21 Aligning with Nature's Rhythms
39:17 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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· https://www.marjorienass.com/
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In this episode of 'The Beauty In the Mess,' Andrea Tessier, a certified master life coach, shares her transformative journey from a rule-following teacher to a fulfilled life coach. Andrea discusses the importance of unlearning societal expectations, addressing self-doubt, setting boundaries, and embracing somatic and nervous system regulation work. She encourages the audience to reframe their approach to self-doubt, emphasizing inner child work, self-compassion, and the significance of soul work for deep, meaningful growth. Andrea also delves into the human experience of unworthiness and self-sabotage, offering insights on how to navigate these challenges with grace and authenticity. For those looking to pursue personal development and empowerment, Andrea offers details on her coaching programs and ways to connect with her.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:09 Andrea's Journey to Becoming a Life Coach
01:44 Realizing and Addressing Dissatisfaction
02:42 The Concept of Unlearning
04:58 The Facade of social media
06:57 Burnout and the Path to Authenticity
12:43 Understanding Self-Sabotage
15:05 The Importance of Compassion
19:38 Setting Boundaries and Soul Work
23:42 The Role of Somatic Work
25:00 Understanding Nervous System Regulation
26:32 Tools for Emotional Regulation
30:27 The Impact of Self-Doubt
33:02 Inner Child and Parts Work
37:56 Creating New Habits
42:37 Support Systems and Community
47:00 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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· https://www.andreatessier.com/
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The Journey of Alzheimer's and Dementia Advocacy and Insights with Marianne Sciucco
In this episode, Michele interviews Marianne Sciucco, a nurse, author, and podcaster with a strong advocacy for Alzheimer's and dementia patients. Marianne shares her personal story of how her Aunt Gilda's battle with Alzheimer's inspired her career in nursing and eventually writing. She discusses her novel 'Blue Hydrangeas', which centers on a couple dealing with Alzheimer's, and the importance of accurately diagnosing dementia. Michele and Marianne explore the benefits of heart-healthy diets, social engagement, and the critical role of self-care for caregivers. Additionally, Marianne introduces her collaborative initiative, 'AlzAuthors,' which promotes books, films, and events related to dementia care. The discussion reveals Marianne's dedication to supporting caregivers and individuals affected by dementia, offering resources, community, and hope for those on this challenging journey.
00:00 Introduction to the Guest: Marianne's Multifaceted Career
00:16 Marianne's Personal Connection to Alzheimer's and Dementia
02:14 The Unexpected Journey into Nursing
03:52 Discovering a Passion for Dementia Care
04:41 Transitioning to New York and Embracing Nursing
05:13 Rekindling the Writing Dream: From Newsletter to Novel
06:06 The Inspiration Behind 'Blue Hydrangeas'
10:16 Exploring the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer's
19:47 The Importance of Diet, Exercise, and Social Engagement in Brain Health
21:47 Learning New Skills and Staying Socially Active
24:42 The Impact of Stress on Health and Well-being
25:48 The Importance of Self-Care in Dementia Caregiving
26:21 Sleep: The Unsung Hero of Brain Health
27:05 Strategies for Improving Sleep in Older Adults
32:06 Creating a Supportive Community for Alzheimer's and Dementia
40:09 The Power of Art, Music, and Community in Dementia Care
42:02 Connecting and Supporting Through Alzheimer's Authors
44:50 Personal Reflections and How to Connect
Connect with Marianne Sciucco:
- AlzAuthors.com
- Instagram @AlzAuthors
- AlzAuthors@gmail.com
- mariannesciucco@gmail.com
- MarianneSciucco.com
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Ready to be who you were meant to be? Ready to realize those dreams?
For this episode, I am very excited to welcome Sharon Sammut to the show.
Sharon is a multifaceted entrepreneur dedicated to empowering women and individuals. Her journey from directing a construction company in 2006 to pioneering manifestation with a whole health mindset, has led her to found Align Your Future.
Through her online program, EmpowerHer, Sharon guides vibrant women towards embracing abundance with a whole health mindset. As a savvy investor, she witnessed CEOs and aspiring business owners transform, breaking their self-imposed limitations to achieve their dreams. Sharon’s approach emphasizes balance, mindfulness, and holistic wellness, harmoniously aligning joy, health, and self-love for abundant success. She firmly believes there are no limits, only those we impose on ourselves.
With a career marked by dynamic change, unwavering dedication to empowerment, and a commitment to whole health, she continues to inspire and uplift women and individuals from all walks of life.
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- Website
- Instagram @jShazi_Sammut
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Thinking of writing your own book or helping someone else write theirs? Take a deep dive into ghostwriting, hypnosis, persuasive writing, and hypno-writing.
For this episode, I am very excited to welcome Joshua Lisec to the show. He is a Wall Street Journal bestselling ghostwriter and the #1 Amazon bestselling author of So Good They Call You a Fake. He earns more than $1 million ghostwriting per year.
Joshua has ghostwritten more than 80 nonfiction books for celebrities, executives, entrepreneurs, and for experts asserting authority in their industries for the first time.
Joshua is the only Certified Professional Ghostwriter (California State University Long Beach) and Certified Hypnotist (National Guild of Hypnotists) in the world, and more than 2,800 people have taken his persuasive writing courses.
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- X Platform (Twitter) @joshualisec
- Website
- Joshua Lisec YouTube Channel
- Instagram @joshualisec
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Are you thinking of changing jobs? Switching Careers? Going to Next Level?
For this episode, I am very excited to welcome Melanie Mitchell-Wexler to the show. Melanie is a job recruiter turned career coach. She is a seasoned Career Coach LinkedIn Strategist who specializes with Job Search, Networking, and Interviewing Strategies with a career spanning over two decades. Her journey began as a recruiter, where she excelled in the art of getting candidates hired. In 2017, Melanie made a pivotal transition into the field of Career Coaching, driven by her passion for demystifying the job market and providing job seekers with a transparent view of the inner workings of the hiring process.
With an impressive track record as a recruiter, Melanie seamlessly translates her innate knowledge of the job market to empower her clients in their job search endeavors. Her mission centers on helping individuals uncover meaningful and fulfilling career opportunities.
Melanie's expertise covers a comprehensive spectrum of career-related areas, including crafting compelling resumes, optimizing job search strategies, honing interview skills, developing impactful LinkedIn profiles, and cultivating successful personal brands. Her dedication lies in facilitating her clients' self-discovery, equipping them with a deep understanding of the job search process, and guiding them towards the achievement of their career goals, ultimately enabling them to secure their dream roles.
Melanie Mitchell Wexler's client portfolio spans from mid-level career professionals to C-Level Executives, encompassing diverse industries across the United States. Her rich experience, coupled with her unwavering commitment to her clients' success, makes her a trusted partner in the journey of finding one's passion, reaching ambitious goals, and thriving in the world of careers.
Connect with Melanie Mitchell-Wexler:
- Website
- Instagram @mwexlercareercoach
- Twitter @mwcareercoach
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Are you ready to reinvent yourself? Looking for change or did life choose it for you?
For this episode, I am very happy to welcome Lori McDowell to the show. Lori McDowell is currently CEO of Reimagine U Strategies and a Strategic-Partner with Schooley Mitchell. Lori also serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at Refinery Calculator Inc. She is the author of “The Reinvention Mindset,” a highly anticipated book that will be released in April 2024.
Lori is passionate about helping individuals and businesses succeed and she believes having a Reinvention Mindset is key. Lori provides training, speaking, coaching and consulting services to help individuals and businesses reach their full potential.
Before stepping out as an entrepreneur, Lori worked in the energy industry for over thirty years. Lori received a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, an MS in Environmental Engineering from CalTech and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from University of Delaware.
Lori is also active in her community and serves on numerous boards. When she isn’t assisting clients, you will find her with her husband Frank, son, Hunter, dog Roxie and her bearded dragon, JoJo. Lori also loves sports, travel and outdoor activities.
Connect with Lori McDowell:
- The Reinvention Mindset Book
- Website
- Phone: (281) 740-2865
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Are you ready to explore all things “Self.” In this episode, Lincoln Stoller and I discuss everything from personality to self-love to becoming enlightened to connecting to your higher self.
Lincoln has a PhD in physics, certifications in hypnotherapy, project management, and clinical psychology. He has 50 years of experience with personal development, a background in brain biofeedback training, artificial intelligence, spiritual learning, shamanic healing, and psychedelics.
He works with clients who reinvent themselves personally, mentally, medically, professionally, and spiritually. His approach spans therapy, counseling, and transpersonal psychology in order to integrate past experiences with future strategies. In his writing, he focuses on states of mind, and our need to develop many personalities, not just one.
Combining wisdom of the body with science of the brain, Lincoln helps people focus, perceive, create, integrate, and understand. These are learned skills with which you create reality. When you realize it’s not enough to believe what you’ve been taught, you can move into a greater chaos of opportunities. Life is like running the rapids: if you don’t want to stagnate, you must move to the center of the stream.
When Lincoln isn’t working with clients, you will find him in British Columbia, Canada, with his family.
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- Website
- Books
- Sub stack
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Are you in the midst of a big transition in life or are you wanting to transition in some fashion?
Darcie Warden is a life and wellness coach. She works with people in their mid-life years who are experiencing a life or career transition. She not only helps people navigate transitions, but she also helps them find their purpose and tap into their wisdom so that they can live their authentic life.
She has several certifications including life coach, health and wellness coach, yoga therapist, yoga instructor, and group fitness instructor. I've studied healing trauma and how the nervous system works.
Her message is that you are exactly where you are meant to be. Her path wasn't straight. At times she didn't know where she was headed. But she kept going. You may not know what's next. Life might feel a little scary and uncertain. That's ok. Amazing change is ahead of you. Connect, listen, trust, and take action. She says dream big and go for it. Afterall, Mid-life isn't halfway over; it's just getting started!
When Darcie isn’t coaching you will find her in Bozeman, MT with her two huskies. She is not only a dog mom, but she has a son whom she is very proud of who is spreading his wings in the world.
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- Website
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- Website
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Are you ready to Unleash the power of your burning desires? Break free from your old patterns? Slam the door on self-doubt? Embrace joy and gratitude? If so, you need to tune in and listen to what Jerry Emeka has to say.
Jerry is an imagination coach. He helps people to use their imaginations to uncover their burning desires, release old stories, banish self-doubt and frustration, as well as find everlasting fulfillment.
Jerry’s approach has been influenced by the teachings of Neville Goddard. Jerry believes if you train yourself to think differently, then you will live differently, and you will be open to new possibilities. Jerry focuses on giving practical tools, inspiring insights, along with a fresh perspective on holistic health and personal development. If you are like me, he will definitely make you think of things in a whole new way.
When he is not inspiring and motivating people to live their best life, you can find him on his farm in Hawaii.
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- Website
- Neville Goddard
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Do you have trouble letting things go? Want to bounce back quicker? Become more resilient?
Janet Barrett grew up not being able to release her childhood trauma and let it go, and she eventually broke from the weight of it all. She learned that you need to learn how to deal with it. Now, she has a passion to help others learn how to deal with things. She wants to help others become resilient and she also wants to change how the world approaches mental healthcare.
Janet is a proactive mental health advocate, educator, and writer. Her passion is to help others learn how to deal with their own stuff and to change the way the world approaches mental healthcare. Janet founded Cerebral Health, a company dedicated to proactive mental health education and strategy and wrote Stop The Break to share her approach. Her goal is to slay the stigma around mental health, how we treat it, how we identify it, and to help others learn how to thrive and know that they are not alone.
When she is not stigma slaying, you can find Janet at home near Boston with her 4 kids and dog, finding balance and joy in life.
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- Website
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Carolyn Wallace, who is Licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) and an Archetypal Consultant, has almost 20 years of experience guiding people through the process of transformation. While she’s worked with various modalities, archetypal consulting is the most powerful and transformative so far. Through archetypal consulting sessions, speaking, and writing, she helps spiritual women stand in their own authority with unapologetic confidence and activate their highest potential through the power of archetypes.
She holds a 500-hour Yoga Teacher Certification from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and is a Certified Shake Your Soul dance teacher. While employed at Kripalu, she taught many yoga and dance classes and workshops. She is a seeker of spiritual wisdom and draws from many different streams in her work with clients.
So join us as we delve into what archetypes are and how powerful they can be.
Connect with Carolyn Wallace:
- Website
- Email: carolyn@yourradiantlife.net
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Megan Mary is a dreamworker that specializes in the analysis of women's dreams to promote transformative personal growth and enlightenment. She spent her career creating meaningful change through digital publishing and marketing. However, after being diagnosed with three different chronic illnesses, she began reevaluating her life purpose and started to return to the higher guidance that she felt was being offered in her dreams. She now works with women all over the world offering dream interpretation, transformative journeys and enlightened guidance.
Founder of Women's Dream Analysis and the Women's Dream Enlightenment podcast, Megan is an intuitive, introvert, mystic and writer. She holds a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts degree in English and has studied psychology, theory, astronomy, religion and philosophy at the collegiate level. She is a member of the International Association for the Study of Dreams and currently am part of their Dream Study Group and Foundation Series (2023-2024). She has also been featured as an expert source in Parade Magazine and VeryWell Mind.
She is passionate about helping other women connect with the inner guidance and wisdom in their own dreams in a safe and compassionate space. She believes the symbolic imagery in our dreams is a key, once unlocked we can tap into our own innate transformative power, evolve our consciousness, and ultimately discover our life’s purpose. She also created and hosts a podcast called Women’s Dream Enlightenment, a podcast for women, which features deep discussions, dream interpretation and spiritual stories of awakening. She lives in Idaho with her rockstar drummer husband and two cats.
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- YouTube
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Holly Iyer joins me today to talk about the importance of fruits, veggies, and a Pharmanex Biophotonic scanner. Holly's passion for healthy living goes beyond her own experiences. She aims to increase awareness and interest in Pharmanex’s Biophotonic Scanner, a transformative tool for personalized well-being. It is a cutting-edge device that measures the level of carotenoid antioxidants in your skin, providing valuable insights into your overall health and nutritional status.
She was 50 yrs old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. And after going
through 10 years of chemotherapy, radiation, drugs and being scared every
time she went to have a mammogram, she told herself that this would never happen again. She has changed her diet, added some supplements, and using a Pharmanex Biophotonic scanner to monitor her health.
Holly is a Coach, Speaker, and Avid Tennis Player who embodies resilience and inspiration. As a Breast Cancer Survivor, she has triumphed over adversity and emerged stronger than ever. Through her company, "Holly's Healthy Help," she is dedicated to empowering individuals on their wellness journeys.
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This episode has some sexually explicit content and is not intended for children to listen to.
For this episode, I am very excited to welcome Dr. Heather Browne to the show. Dr. Browne is a widow who grew up with a paranoid schizophrenic mother who ended up taking her own life while Dr. Browne was still very young.
She was able to learn from her mom that none of us share the same reality even though we believe we do. This has allowed her to transform communication within self and within all other types of relationships. She feels this is the key to acceptance.
Dr. Browne has a doctorate in psychology and is an active psychotherapist for couples. She is published in hundreds of journals. She has been featured on TV and published in many magazines as well. She has two books in the final stages of pre-publication and she just did her first Ted Talk on September 23rd of this year.
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- Website
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Sam Mitchell joins me today. Sam was diagnosed at the age of 4 with high-functioning Autism. Sam wants people to know that he is not broken, and he doesn’t need to be fixed. He also wants people to know that there is no normal in this world. He embraces who he is and wants the same for everyone else. Period.
Sam is a successful podcaster, an advocate for Autism, a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and blogger. He has even published a Ted Talk. He has made it to the top 10 in the People's Choice Podcast Awards, placed second in the state of Indiana for the JAG Entrepreneurship project, was selected as the best business at the CEO trade show in Indiana, and he is in the top 200 podcasts in all of Canada.
Connect with Sam Mitchell:
- Website
- Podcast: Autism Rocks and Rolls
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Bracha’s passion is helping people find gratitude in life and for life.
She feels that gratitude is what our souls long for. Gratitude is the key to happiness. You just have to choose to be grateful. You can retrain your mindset to focus on gratitude rather than all of the crazy things in life. She is a powerful advocate for seeking gratitude in your life. Bracha has also overcome a food addiction in her life and now wishes to help others find gratitude and thus happiness.
Bracha Goetz is a wellness expert and the Harvard-educated author of 41 books that help children's souls shine. She is also the author of a candid memoir about overcoming food addictions joyfully and spiritually called Nourish the Soul. Her books can be found in libraries, on Amazon, and on her website, www.goetzbookshop.com.
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- Website
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- YouTube
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If you suffer from an autoimmune disease, Diabetes, or anything for that matter, you need to tune in and listen to what Dr. Ben Galyardt has to say. I am excited to welcome Dr. Ben to The Beauty In the Mess. Dr. Ben’s mission is to provide hope to people with medical conditions, especially autoimmune conditions.
His mom and his wife have been cured of MS and ITP, respectively, and he wants others to know that miracles are possible for them as well. He wants to restore hope for a better outcome. Dr. Ben is now helping thousands of people himself.
Dr. Ben Galyardt, D.C. is the Founder and CEO of F8 WellCenters and The Galyardt Method. He is also a world-recognized speaker in Neurofeedback and Brain Regeneration. After successfully treating thousands of patients in his Colorado office, he brought his Galyardt Method to other parts of the country by opening satellite offices. He now leads and teaches his Galyardt Method to all of our new doctors across the country while also working one on one with patients.
Dr. Ben was hooked on learning more about Functional Medicine which incorporates the latest in genetic science, and systems biology, as well as an understanding of how environmental and lifestyle factors influence the emergence and progression of the disease. He has spent the rest of his life learning these methods from top-name doctors nationwide. Before it was even called Functional Medicine, he was an expert in Functional Medicine. He has a long list of certifications, degrees, and training. He is the author of Blood Sugar Doesn’t Lie and Rebuild Your Brain: Stop the Damage and Start The Repair.
Dr. Galyardt’s Board Certifications, Degrees and Training include:
- Board Certified in Integrative Medicine
- Certified Neurofeedback Practitioner
- International College Applied Kinesiology (AK)
- Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) Certification
- Trigenics Practitioner
- Certified by the American Functional Institute in Functional Neurology
- Advanced Muscle Integration Technique (AMIT)
- Autonomic Response Testing (ART) by Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt
- Bachelors from Syracuse University in Health and Exercise Science
- Graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas
- CEO and Founder of F8 Well Centers in Fort Collins Colorado and Tennessee
Connect with Dr. Ben Galyardt:
- F8 Well Centers
- Blood Sugar Doesn't Lie-Amazon
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I am happy to welcome Emily Thiroux Threatt to The Beauty In the Mess. Emily’s passion is helping people work through grief. You may never get over it, but you can work through it, and even be happy again.
Having gone through the experience of the deaths of so many loved ones, Emily has learned to face life with love, optimism, and joy.
She has kept journals and written to express herself most of her life which led her to a career of teaching writing and writing books. She naturally turned to writing to help deal with her grief, then she discovered she could use writing to help others deal with grief, too.
To share her message, she hosts the Grief and Happiness podcast, she wrote the books The Grief and Happiness Handbook and Loving and Living Your Way Though Grief. She facilitates weekly meetings of the Grief and Happiness Alliance, she founded the Grief and Happiness nonprofit foundation, and she publishes a weekly newsletter and blog. She also created The Grief and Happiness Cards: Gentle Support for Dealing with Grief and Finding Happiness.
Connect with Emily Thiroux Threatt:
- The Grief and Happiness Guide
- Loving & Living Your Way Through Grief
- Loving & Living Your Way Through Grief Podcast
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I am excited to welcome Bobbie Malatesta to The Beauty In the Mess. Bobbie is on a mission to change the way people do social gambling addiction recovery. Bobbie talks about overcoming adversity, alcoholism, loss, and gambling addiction recovery.
Her vision is to create a chain of Recovery Playgrounds. They will provide entertainment, amusement park styles where there is no gambling, drinking, drugs, or children allowed. She wants to encourage adults to play again and help remove the stigma around addiction. She also strives to bring awareness to how few gambling addiction recovery centers there are around the US, how needed they are, and how they should be free to the gambling addicts.
Bobbie was an active gambling addict for over 30 years and has been in recovery over 7 years now. She is a podcaster and a best selling author. Her podcasts are the 3-21 No Kidding Gambling Addiction Podcast and The Recovering Entrepreneur Podcast. Her book that she co-authored is called Belonging. She most recently earned her certificate in NonProfit Management/ Social Entrepreneur. Her formal education earned her a degree in Business & Technology Management. Bobbie currently resides in Naugatuck CT, when she is not working remotely from around the world.
Connect with Bobbie Malatesta:
- Link Tree
- Book: “BELONGING” Secrets to Soothe the Soul
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Website
- Podcast
· Clubhouse @bobbieawesome
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I am excited to welcome Fitz Koehler to The Beauty In the Mess. Fitz is on a mission to help people become fit before they hear a horrible diagnosis or something bad happens. She speaks about the 4 pillars of fitness, proficiency, strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and balance that people need to become truly fit as well as many other topics. As Fitz says, if you can’t do five pushups, but you can run a marathon, that doesn’t mean you are fit. Fitness not only affects your body, but your brain as well so it is extremely important. Join us as we talk about all things fitness.
In her own words, Fitz is noisy, bossy, and compelling. In 2019, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and her healthy and athletic body was brutalized by 15 months of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgeries. Instead of slowing down, she turned up the volume on her career. As a cancer crusher, she written books called my Noisy Cancer Comeback, Your Healthy Cancer Comeback: Sick to Strong, and a Healthy Cancer Comeback Journal. Fitz is a busy keynote speaker, a professional race announcer, and, of course, a prominent fitness expert. Her company, Fitzness International, that she created from her passion to help others become fit, has a global reach, and she’s conquered every avenue of mass media to help people live better and longer.
She has a master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences and decades of experience teaching fitness worldwide. She also has a popular podcast called the Fitzness Show, among many other things. In her free time, Fitz enjoys water sports, strength training, obstacle course races, animals, hugs, sarcasm, getting muddy in her Jeep Wrangler, and traveling. She lives in Gainesville, Florida.
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- Blog
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Today, I’m happy to welcome Rita Tattersall back to The Beauty In the Mess. Rita was my first guest on The Beauty In The Mess. If you want to hear Rita’s personal story, please refer back to episode 3. Rita’s journey is unique: she struggled with substance use disorder and now uses her experience to help others who are facing the same problems she faced. She also counsels couples and helps people find and live their God-given purpose.
We focus on behavioral change and the additional ingredients necessary for long term change as well. We also talk about how change doesn’t have to be an all or nothing thing, and sometimes the worst thing you can do is to have a scarcity mindset. Learn to add new things to your life and not focus on what you are trying to remove from your life.
Rita is a licensed addiction and mental health counselor who is also trained as an EMDR therapist. She has a master’s degree in clinical addictions. She is a Christian who believes in the power of prayer, scripture, and worship and incorporates them all in her practice.
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Useful Resources:
- Signal for Help Ministries
- The Oasis Counseling Center
- Chuck McCoskey’s Recovery Ministry
- Carmen Larson Doing Trapoga Yoga with The Kokomo Post
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In this episode Kevin Palmieri shares his knowledge and wisdom concerning overcoming depression, failures, and even suicidal ideation. So at this time I want to give a Trigger Warning because In this episode, we will briefly touch on suicide and/or suicidal thoughts during this discussion. If this may trigger extreme emotional distress for you, you should skip today’s episode. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline immediately, which is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255.
Kevin talks about how in his 20’s, he had the perfect life from the outside. He had a beautiful girlfriend who was a model, a high paying job, a sports car, the best body he had had in his life, and yet he found himself sitting on the side of the bed contemplating suicide. As he says, some people find rock bottom. He found out that rock bottom has a basement.
After talking to a caring friend, he had a pivotal moment in his life, and he turned it all around. He decided to pursue fulfilment, self-improvement, and entrepreneurship. He was determined to overcome his anxiety, depression and to finally live the life he’d always dreamed of.
Years later, he now hosts a podcast that impacts hundreds of thousands of people in countries all over the world. He focused on learning what he didn't know (unlearning a lot too), and his life started to shift, and he is on a mission to help others shift their lives as well.
Join me for Episode 35 of The Beauty in the Mess called; When You Find Out Rock Bottom Has a Basement with Kevin Palmieri. Kevin is the CFO, Founder & Co-Host of Next Level University, a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement Podcast with more than 1,100 episodes and 650K+ listens in over 125 countries. He has also given hundreds of speeches, trainings and coaching calls with people all over the world. He loves talking about Consistency, Commitment, Habits, Mindset, Confidence, Fear, Relationships, Limiting Beliefs and everything in between, and he is ready to help you get to the next level too.
Connect with Kevin Palmieri:
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
· Website: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
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In this episode Tyerra Drake is sharing her knowledge and wisdom concerning overcoming adversity. Tyerra shares some of her childhood struggles. She grew up in a small town and along with some family struggles, she lost her confidence and then her voice. She has learned many things along the way such as creating boundaries.
Join me for Episode 34 of The Beauty in the Mess called, Overcoming Adversity with Tyerra Drake. Tyerra is on a mission. She has used her struggles and her experiences, grew from them, and now uses the voice God gave her start her own podcast to specifically empower other women. Her podcast has been in production for 3+ years now, and she is expanding to do in person events as well.
Connect with Tyerra Drake:
· Website: https://www.girlsonanotherlevel.com
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tyerra.Drake
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In this episode Avigail Gimpel is sharing her knowledge and wisdom concerning overcoming ADHD. Avigail shares some of her family’s struggles with ADHD. She also covers the symptoms and the diagnoses of ADHD and what it all means. If you or a family member has ADD or ADHD, you should definitely have a listen.
Avigail talks about how ADHD is really just a clash of a healthy person with their environment, how to sort out and eliminate triggers, and that the medicines prescribed don’t come without their own long term ill effects. Your child can overcome ADHD without prescription medicines if you are willing to take a journey of discovery.
Join me for Episode 33 of The Beauty in the Mess called; Overcoming ADHD with Avigail Gimpel. Avigail has a BA and a graduate degree in Special Education. She has also earned advanced degrees in teaching children with Dyslexia and cognitive education for children with ADHD symptoms. She has 6 kids, most of which have been diagnosed with ADHD and has taught students in New York, Moscow, and Jerusalem with ADHD as well. She has over 22 years of experience teaching in the special needs realm. She has now developed her own treatment options for ADHD and coaches and educates children and parents how to make the best intervention decisions for your child. She is also a best selling author of The Empowered Parent’s Complete Guide to Raising a Healthy Child with ADHD Symptoms and Hyperhealing, both of which deal with ADHD.
Connect with Avigail Gimpel:
· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk583ODT2tY
· Website: https://www.hyperhealing.org
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avigail.gimpel
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyperhealing.adhd/?hl=en
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In this episode Brenden Kumarasamy is sharing his knowledge and wisdom concerning mastering the art of public speaking. Brenden shares some of his own struggles with public speaking. He also mentions that before him there were no free resources online to help.
Brenden is very generous in giving tips and tricks to get better at public speaking whether it is for a Facebook or Instagram Live, YouTube, or a presentation at work.
Hi, I am Michele Simms, your host. I am just a regular person who along with my family have had our share of messes that we too have had to overcome. Along the way I got curious as to how others get through their messes and even triumph over them. Maybe there is a better way? A faster way? Maybe we can accelerate our journeys by learning from someone else? That started my pursuit. I think we can all learn from each other through the sharing of our experiences, lessons, and knowledge.
Join me for Episode 32 of The Beauty in the Mess called; Mastering Public Speaking with Brenden Kumarasamy. Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk, He coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become top 1% communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk, with the goal of providing free access to communication tools for everyone in the world.
Connect with Brenden Kumarasamy:
· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MasterTalk
· Website: https://www.rockstarcommunicator.com
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In this episode John Giordano and I discuss alternative methods of healing.
First, please note John and I are not doctors or nurses. This episode does not offer medical advice. Please consult your doctor before making any lifestyle changes or health care decisions.
John grew up in the South Bronx in an almost mafia-style family.
His journey unfortunately also includes a lot of his childhood without his dad, abuse, and drug and alcohol addiction, among many other issues. He is now a light in the world helping countless others. Oh, did I mention he sold his business that he started with a mere $300 dollars for $45 million dollars in 2012? Refer back to Ep.22 to hear his life story.
Another gift in John’s journey is that he is now a top drug addiction expert, and he has learned many alternative methods of healing along the way. He even owns a holistic clinic that does several different forms of treatment in Florida. If you are curious or looking to heal yourself, like me, sit back and take it all in. It is quite an interesting talk.
John is not only an addiction expert, but he has been featured in 79 scientific peer-reviewed research papers. Research Gate ranks him as one of the top researchers in the world. He conducts seminars alongside brain surgeons, neurosurgeons and scientists. He owns his own holistic treatment center. His certifications and education are almost too numerous to list. Please visit his website to see all of his achievements.
Connect with John Giordano:
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.giordano.3958
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-giordano-45648662/
· Website: https://www.johnjgiordano.com/
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In this episode Breann Bear is sharing her wisdom of how to truly lose weight and keep it off, once and for all. Breann got tired of her weight being like a yo-yo. She has dealt with disordered eating, anorexia, and bulimia along with addictions. Her lifetime of ups and downs led to many periods of losing and then regaining the weight. At one point she ended up with 120 pounds to lose.
Breann got determined to do it once and for all. She did the research and figured out what worked for her lifestyle and her body, and now she helps other women lose weight and keep it off. She is a nurse who has become a Radical Transformation Coach helping people lose weight without devoting their lives to being in a gym, following rigid meal plans, dieting, deprivation, or counting calories.
*With that being said, please note that this episode does NOT contain medical advice. * You need to consult your doctor before trying anything at home.
In This Episode:
· It’s not about deprivation. (19:38)
· Replace the word Carb with Fiber. (25:05)
· Exercise (29:24)
Connect with Breann Bear:
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girlstopdieting
· Instagram: https://instagram.com/girlstopdieting
· Email: https://girlstopdieting.com/
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This episode is about Clarissa Burt sharing her wisdom of how to truly cultivate a healthy self-esteem. Clarissa learned lack of self-esteem from her mother and grandmother. They were both beautiful women who hadn’t really been taught to value themselves. Her mother hated having her picture taken because she had become what she felt was the black sheep of the family, and her mother, Clarissa’s grandmother had almost died trying to lose weight because she didn’t feel she was enough.
Clarissa has an exceptional background. She is a producer, director, writer, author, public speaker, former supermodel, and winner of the Celebrity Survivor show in Nicaragua. She was even knighted as a Dame in 2022, and she has now written an award-winning book entitled, The Self-Esteem Regime.
Clarissa speaks about the importance of self-esteem for men, and children, as we well as women. She knows that everyone is more than enough. They just need to realize that.
In This Episode:
· The Self-Esteem Regime is a manual not a book. (4:44)
· The Four Pillars of Self-Esteem. (22:30)
· Mirror Work (35:04)
Connect with Clarissa Burt:
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarissaBurtOfficial
· LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/clarissaburt
· Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/clarissaburt
· Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/clarissaburt
· Instagram: https://instagram.com/clarissaburt
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This episode is about Kate Hesse sharing her wisdom of how to truly practice self-care and the difference between self-care and self-work. Kate learned the hard way after feeling so much pressure at work that she would have to shut the door, curl up under her desk, and cry at the end of each day. Kate realized that something needed to change. In this episode, Kate discusses how to set healthy boundaries and the importance of having them as well as how to quiet your inner critic and even change what it says to you and why this is so important on the path to self-love. She also lets you know how to set yourself up for success when it comes to personal development. Plus, she has a lot more advice packed into this episode.
Kate is a Mental & Emotional Hygiene Coach for women seeking to quiet their critical inner voice. Through her insightful blog posts, individual coaching, and on-demand classes, she’ll teach you how to transmute self-criticism into self-love, transforming daunting into doable with simple and clear action steps.
When she’s not coaching, you can find her coaxing plants into bloom, knitting cozy socks, or curled up reading!
In This Episode:
· Setting Boundaries. (3:54)
· Importance of saying No. (9:05)
· The Four C’s. (12:58)
· Master one habit at a time for sustainable Personal Development. (18:03)
Connect with Kate Hesse:
· Website: https://www.nourishnestbreathe.com
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourishnestbreathe
· YouTube: @nourishnestbreathe
· Email: kate@nourishnestbreathe.com
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Trigger Warning: In this episode, we will briefly touch on suicide and/or suicidal thoughts during this discussion. If this may trigger extreme emotional distress for you, you should skip today’s episode. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline immediately, which is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255.
This episode is about Matthew Dickson’s journey. Matthew went off to college like a lot of young folks do, and he even biked cross country through Canada in the middle of his freshman year, but he knew something just didn’t feel quite right. He was still able to function though so he muddled through, even getting mostly A’s in his engineering classes.
However, by the time his fourth year in college ended, he was hit hard by the depths of schizophrenia, and it has taken him 27 years to recover. He has been on an antipsychotic since those early days, but miraculously on February 11, 2021, his symptoms just stopped. He still continues his medication. He knows it would be a mistake to stop, but now he advocates for those with mental illness, and especially those with schizophrenia.
Matthew advocates for those with schizophrenia, and additionally, he helps people with mental illness in developing countries so that they can get access to basic mental health care through his MindAid platform. MindAid is the world’s first website that features all of the groups helping people with mental illness in developing countries on one website. These organizations use models of basic mental health care that are low-cost, proven effective, and scalable. Some of these organizations have been endorsed by Bill Clinton, Forest Whitaker, Arcade Fire, Ashley Judd, as well as Robin Williams's son, Zak Williams, and Tim Shriver, founder of the Special Olympics.
In This Episode:
· Bicycling across Canada. (2:00)
· Hallucinations of schizophrenia. (4:40)
· Fighting a Dragon. (36:45)
Connect with Matthew Dickson:
· Website: www.MindAid.ca
· Hire Matthew to speak!
· Read Matthew’s article: When All is Lost, There Is Hope Beyond Hope
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This episode is about Michele Lutz’s journey. Michele knew that she needed to heal from childhood wounds including moving 34 times and the abuse she was subjected to from a narcissistic partner. She went on a healing journey so that she could fulfill her purpose in life which is helping others heal so they can find their purpose too.
Michele invested in her personal development by becoming a Jack Canfield certified success trainer, Reiki master, podcaster, and author. She is also trained in RIM essentials, yoga, sound healing, and essential oils.
She is the founder of Goddess Healing Circle where she holds retreats so she can help other women entrepreneurs become a magnetic force to re-ignite the flame in their businesses.
In This Episode:
· Being in tune with your body. (8:25)
· RIM therapy. (15:52)
· Healing is a continual journey. (19:53)
· Michele found her purpose in life. (29:28)
Connect with Michael A. Nitti:
· Website: michelelutzlifecoach.com
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Trigger Warning: In this episode, we will briefly touch on suicide and/or suicidal thoughts during this discussion. If this may trigger extreme emotional distress for you, you should skip today’s episode. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline immediately, which is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255.
This episode is about Michael Nitti’s journey. Michael has had his share of ups and downs like any of us. Early in life he found himself facing divorce after his wife ran away with his best friend and contemplating suicide when an invitation to a seminar changed his life. The way he viewed life began to shift and before long, Michael was teaching the seminars. From there he went on to become one of Tony Robbin’s top coaches, later transitioning into a life and business coach in his own practice, and he has been changing lives ever since.
Michael has over 30 years of Life and Business coaching experience. Michael once a Tony Robbin’s master coach, and a top executive for Robbins Research International, later transitioned into his own own full-time coaching practice. Michael coaches award-winning celebrities and sports stars, CEO’s, financiers, investors, doctors, attorneys and similarly high-level professionals all over the world. He is also the author of the Trophy Effect and co author of Mastery: The Art of Living On Purpose.
Michael believes that the secret to being happy and living a purposeful life lies in the act of giving of yourself to empower other people and being intentional in how you show up.
In This Episode:
· Give it away. Contribution. (12:14)
· Two Purposes in Life. (33:30)
· How the Mind Works. (36:35)
· The Trophy Effect (37:48)
Connect with Michael A. Nitti:
· Website: http://www.intentionquest.com
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=803287607
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachnitti/
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This episode is about Donna Brown’s Journey. Donna spent a lot of her life saying no to things and sitting on the sidelines watching life pass her by. She was stuck due to feeling unworthiness and not being good enough.
One day, after hours of her kids begging her to dive off a cliff, she said yes because she didn’t want to have one more regret in life. She came back out of the water with her fist in the air, yelling, I did it!! In that moment, her sense of pride, courageousness, and confidence made and instant and life-changing mindset shift. She learned there was a different way to be. She calls it, her Leap in Fabulous.
Donna is an intuitive energy coach, a Reiki Master, a teacher, an inspiring speaker, a crystal expert, and a five-time #1 bestselling author. Donna guides women who have put their dreams on the back burner while taking care of everyone else and are now ready to focus on themselves. Together they dust off their dreams, align them with who they are currently, uncover and discover what the next chapter looks like, and create the path to fulfillment and joy. She often supports empty nesters as she knows that space quite well.
Using her pendulum, she selects the exact right crystals for her clients. Her pendulum also assists them in seeking answers to life’s tough questions.
In This Episode:
· Jumping off a cliff. (02:48)
· Becoming an author. (08:13)
· Dear Younger Self. (12:44)
· Mirror work. (16:33)
· Everyone has a story. (19:44)
Connect with Donna Brown:
· Email: Donna@DonnaBrownDesigns.com
· Website: https://www.donnabrowndesigns.com/
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This episode is about John Giordano’s Journey.
First, this is not an episode that you should play if young children can hear. There are many topics that are not kid appropriate.
John grew up in the South Bronx in an almost mafia-style family. His journey unfortunately includes a lot of his childhood without his dad, sexual abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, and even sex addiction. He had business partners turn against him as well later in life. However, most importantly it is a story of triumph. With God’s help, John is now on the other side of that life, being a light in the world and helping others. Just to show you how far he has come, he sold his business that he started with a mere $300 dollars in his pocket for 45 million dollars in 2012.
John is an entrepreneur many times over as well as a Certified Addiction Professional (CAP), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Criminal Justice Specialist, Master in Neurolinguistics Programming, Certified Practitioner of E.M.D.R, Certified Sentence Mitigation Specialist, Certified Mindfulness and Powerful Mind-Body Awareness Therapy Skills, International Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor. He is also an author of 4 books and the co-author of another.
In This Episode:
· John’s special lesson for everyone. (3:50)
· Growing up in a mafia-style family. (06:41)
· Functioning in life as an addict. (10:00)
· Releasing the power of past traumas. (24:02)
· One major step in breaking addiction: Ibogaine. (41:45)
· Treating the mind and the body. (48:56)
Connect with John Giordano:
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.giordano.3958
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-giordano-45648662/
· Website: https://www.johnjgiordano.com/
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This episode is about Amy Sander’s Journey. After an unhealthy marriage and subsequent divorce, Amy found herself a broke, single mom. After she hit rock bottom, she made some drastic changes in her life and turned it all around. She now has 9 businesses and is a self-made multimillionaire.
Amy’s mission is to help other women find their purpose in life and expose their strengths so that they can have the best possible life. She is a huge advocate of mindset work.
Amy is an entrepreneur many times over as well as a certified business and life coach. She has taught and inspired thousands of women through weight loss, mindset, relationships, and business.
In This Episode:
· Importance of a Gratitude Journal. (8:07)
· Feeling love is more for you than the other person. (11:57:50)
· Manifesting: what it is and what it does. (13:54)
· Let’s talk mindset. (23:53)
· You have about 60,000 thoughts a day, 90% of which are negative. (27:11)
· Self-love. (28:01)
· Do an inventory of your life to review how much you have already accomplished. (32:58)
Connect with Amy Sanders:
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/261373872245132
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luckysanders/
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachamysanders/?hl=en
· Website: https://www.amysanders.co
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This episode is about Marie Mosley sharing her experience of surviving a toxic and abusive relationship for 25 years and moving beyond that relationship. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother and is eager to help other women going through similar struggles. Marie talks about setting boundaries, inviting God into your life, forgiveness, among other things. She also mentions the first step in your healing journey should be an inventory of your own life. Many times we don’t give ourselves credit for what we have already accomplished in life. Seeing what you have already done, can help motivate and propel you to make the needed changes to progress in your life.
Marie is a school counselor and has the added perspective of seeing what toxic relationships do to kids and what leaving your children behind, so-to-speak, as you pursue a new relationship looks like from a child’s perspective. Marie is adamant that you can find love and happiness and bring your children along on the healing journey.
Marie is an inspiring author, speaker, coach, and school counselor. Her mission is to help and empower women devastated by divorce and bad breakups. She assists women by helping them build their self-esteem, self-confidence, determination, and persistence. She also believes in working on mindset shifts and behavior modifications to help women achieve their goals and purpose.
In This Episode:
· Why Marie stayed in a toxic relationship for so long. (5:30:50)
· Marie didn’t let a toxic relationship stifle her dreams of a higher education. (12:20:50)
· The power of setting boundaries. (18:02:50)
· The power of inviting God into your life. (27:25:50)
· Forgiveness brings peace. (30:27:50)
· First Step is doing an inventory of your life to review how much you have already accomplished. (37:58)
Connect with Marie Mosley:
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mariedmosley
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-mosley-7698a8241/
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marie.d.mosley/
· Website: https://www.theprettydivorce.com/
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This episode is about Bernadette Boas sharing her experience of having the perfect job, title, income, and even some power, but then, in a twist of fate, losing it all. Bernadette could have chosen to give up, or even try to carry on as a very aggressive and negative leader, but instead she chose to dig deep within herself and face her flaws and her insecurities. She learned how to shift her mindset to become a gentler, kinder leader and ended up becoming even more successful.
Simply known as a ‘ball of fire’, Bernadette Boas is a Transformational Leader, Executive Coach, Speaker and Pod/Videocast Host.
Bernadette is the CEO and founder of Ball of Fire Inc. which is comprised of her two passion businesses; Ball of Fire Coaching, a leadership growth company, and Ball of Fire Media, an entertainment production company.
Bernadette brings her twenty-five-year corporate savviness with her entrepreneurial spirit into transforming the lives of corporate executives, teams, and businesses around the globe into the powerhouse leaders powerhouses they’re meant to be.
With what she called her ‘pink slip to freedom’, Bernadette authored her first in a series of books, Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Shifting from Bitch to Rich in Life and Business, and speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world about her rise and fall and rise.
Bernadette is a pickleball fanatic, loves her four-legged best friend, Coco, and calls Atlanta, Georgia her home for over 25 years.
In This Episode:
· The realization that she had become someone whom she didn’t want to be. (12:38)
· The Facelift. (27:31)
· The virtual showdown with the mentor who fired her. (32:49)
Connect with Bernadette Boas:
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShiftToRich
· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BernadetteBoasShedtheBTV
· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Balloffireconsulting
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This episode is about Jeanine Grayson sharing her wisdom of how even small mindset shifts can lead to big change in your life. Jeanine also talks about how you can get unstuck in life, how to change your beliefs to change your life, how perfectionism can lead to failure, steps to building confidence, overcoming limiting beliefs, and the importance of setting boundaries. One thing she stresses of ownership of where you are in life, and understanding that you are the only one that can really effectively change where you are in life. Jeanine covers so much in this episode! It is a wonderful starting point.
Jeanine is a successful mindset and confidence coach. She is also a former perfectionist who struggled with setting boundaries. She spent years of her life in a toxic relationship feeling unhappy, unfulfilled, and undervalued. However, it was during a battle with cancer, Jeanine experienced a transformational mindset shift that unlocked her untapped potential. This shift unleashed the start of new thoughts and beliefs that grew into courage and confidence to take massive action and rebuild a new life.
Jeanine’s personal transformation ignited her passion to help others unlock their untapped potential
In This Episode:
· First step to making a change in your life. (6:56)
· What perfection really is. (13:29)
· Master one habit at a time for sustainable change. (26:29)
· Overcoming limiting beliefs. (32:07:05)
Connect with Jeanine Grayson:
· Website: https://www.jeaninegrayson.com
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeanineGraysonCoaching
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeaninegraysoncoaching/
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This episode is about Dr. Nicole Bradford sharing her wisdom of taking one step or one day at a time to achieve what you really want in life. Dr. Bradford discusses how what you say to yourself can either lead you closer to your goals or push you father away. You have the power to change the situation you are in. By taking one step or one day at a time, what you want in life is available to you.
Dr. Bradford discusses tells you how to set 3 goals for yourself as well as 8 strategies for life. Additionally, she discusses topics such as how you have to learn to confront yourself. Stop accepting what you say to yourself as an automatic truth. As yourself, is it true? Is it advice you would give to your best friend? If not, then change what you are saying to yourself right away. Additionally, advocate for yourself. Stand up for yourself. You are worth the effort.
She also gives an analogy of walking through target and picking up things we don’t need or even want really. It is so similar to what we do in life, isn’t it? People say something mean or hurtful, and we put it in our basket. It is amazing to me how very little of the good things seem to go in the basket. We need to watch what we allow to go in our baskets for sure. I love how she also says that if someone says something that can be hurtful or limiting to you, just say you know what, I disagree and I am giving that back to you. I absolutely love that…even if you only say it in your mind, it is a powerful tool.
Dr. Nicole D. Bradford is energetic presenter that has overcome several challenges in her life including witnessing domestic violence as a child, workplace labels/limitations, supervising while young, and desiring success and being labeled and disliked by peers, and family members (both in-laws and outlaws). Dr. Bradford has been fortunate to work as a Professor, Vice President of Student Services, Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Campus Principal.
In This Episode:
· You must confront yourself. (12:02)
· Set three goals for yourself. (13:26)
· Eight Strategies for life: MAINTAIN (15:43)
· Watch what you put in your basket. (21:22)
Connect with Dr. Nicole Bradford:
· Website: https://www.maintaintheflame.net
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This episode is about Kevin’s Last Walk with his dad, Barry Adkins. Barry’s story is about a father who lost his son from alcohol poisoning and who has been on a journey to find the meaning in that loss and turning that horrible experience into something wonderful or something “good” as Barry would say. Barry carried his 18-year-old son’s ashes in a backpack 1400 miles on foot to lay him in his final resting place and also bring attention to the dangers of alcohol poisoning. He has been educating people and saving lives ever since his son’s death.
It’s the type of loss, that if you haven’t been through it, you don’t even want to imagine it. However, Barry has discovered a way to find meaning in the loss of his son by educating people on the dangers of binge drinking alcohol, especially young people. Most of us hear about the dangers of drinking and driving, but the truth is, alcohol is toxic to the body, and too much of it can lead to horrible things, even death. This isn’t a message about not drinking alcohol, it is more about just being responsible with how much you consume in one sitting if you do drink.
The larger story of Barry finding good in the profound loss of his son is that Barry’s journey has brought him connections, learning, healing, and maybe even a little adventure, not to mention all of the people Barry is impacting and saving along the way. I am sure he is saving countless lives by educating people of the dangers of binge drinking.
Barry is an inspirational speaker who has shared his story with over 50,000 students and parents across the country, and he wants to continue sharing his story at schools, churches, on podcasts, etc. It is story that needs to be told!
In This Episode:
· An unexpected knock on the door. (5:04)
· Barry gets a message. (7:26)
· Barry decides to take Kevin on one last walk. (11:13)
· Barry teams up with Jake White and is continuing to make a difference. (27:43)
Connect with Barry Adkins:
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinslastwalk
· Website: https://www.kevinslastwalk.com
· Barry’s Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0blTIbbzO8&t=1
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This episode is about conquering fear and finding your true identity with Urmi Hossain. Urmi is a Bengali girl who was born and raised in Italy and has since relocated to Canada. She has struggled with identity problems and had to overcome a lot of fears along the way.
Have you ever thought about how much fear holds you back from doing what you are meant to do? Is fear a big hurdle in your life? Have you ever thought your fears could become your assets in life? If not, you should listen to what Urmi has to say. Although young, Urmi has learned to make fear her ally and not her enemy. Even more importantly by conquering her fears, she has discovered her true identity and is growing by leaps and bounds. Her mission in life is to inspire others to overcome their fears and follow their dreams. She wants to lead by example, and that she is.
In This Episode:
· Instead of running from fear look at it as an opportunity. (7:10)
· Urmi wrote a letter to her younger self. (8:02)
· 3 things that helped Urmi conquer fear. (10:35)
· Moving to Canada forever changed Urmi’s life for the better. (17:45)
Connect with Urmi Hossain:
· LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/urmi-hossain
· Urmi’s Story: https://www.humansof2020.com/157-dear-younger-urmi/
· Urmi’s book: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0B75X14G7/ref=sr_1_2?crid=38ODHSOSYZ3W8&keywords=urmi+hossain&qid=1658373403&sprefix=urmi+hossain%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-2
· Urmi’s blog- https://www.myways.ca/
· Urmi’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZoiI0SGU0Xo9_lNjtLWtgg
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This episode is about living an uncommon and an extraordinary life with Terry Tucker. Maybe you can relate to this? Have you ever asked yourself if there is more to life than this? Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life is? And maybe even more importantly, have you ever thought, I can’t handle much more? If you have pondered these questions, and even if you haven’t, you should listen to the experiences that Terry has encountered, and the knowledge and wisdom he has to share. Terry is not only living an uncommon and extraordinary life, but he is doing it even though he has been battling cancer for the last 10 years and still is by the way. He has some advice and wisdom for all of us, that I personally feel we should all try to pay attention to and learn from.
You’ll hear him say during the podcast that he doesn’t have a big red S painted on his chest, but I think he secretly may. I have never met someone who is going through so much, and enduring so much pain, and yet, he still wants to help others daily. What an aspirational human being he is!
In This Episode:
· Learn To Do Uncomfortable Things (10:54)
· Have You Found Your Purpose In Life? (11:58)
· Ever Wondered What Your True Breaking Point is? (17:22)
Connect with Terry Tucker:
· Motivational Check: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/
· Sustainable Excellence Membership: sustainableexcellencemembership.com
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivationalcheck
· Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/terrytucker201
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainableexcellenceauthor/
· Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life - Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS
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Recovering from Eating Disorders with Alana Vandersluys
Today’s episode is dedicated to the recovering from eating disorders. How do you change your mindset? Change your relationship with food and control?
I’m joined by Alana Vandersluys who is happy to share her own journey from 3 undiagnosed eating disorders to becoming a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She had orthorexia, binge eating disorder, and body dysmorphic disorder and now she is helping others change their relationship with food. Alana is also an author and a speaker.
Tune in to this 13th episode of The Beauty in the Mess to hear about how she is now helping people stop dieting and find health without obsession, restriction, and diets.
Some Questions Asked:
- What is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor? (02:24)
- What led to Alana becoming a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor? (02:34)
- Did Alana’s eating disorders happen at the same time or sequentially? (07:30)
- Is overeating in a way a disorder? (09:32)
- During her eating disorders, did she know this was abnormal behavior? (11:43)
- Is the scale still a trigger Alana? (17:03)
- Besides a promise to yourself and accountability, what else helps make recovery sustainable? (19:03)
- How does Alana help clients shift their mindset? (20:26)
- Is control one of the big issues with eating disorders? (22:31)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Alana suffered from 3 eating disorders in her 20’s. (03:56)
- The evolution of Alana’s eating disorders. (24:38:05)
- People who suffer from eating disorders many times are suppressing a negative emotion that they don’t know how to deal with. (11:28)
- How did Alana make the shift or what led to her recovery? (14:05)
- Accountability has a big role in recovery. (15:24)
- Challenging your thoughts also has a big role in recovery (20:42)
- Alana’s book, Freedom with Food and Fitness. (23:47)
- Alana’s coaching program, Defy the Diet (26:29)
Connect with Alana Vandersluys:
· Alana on Instagram: @freedomwithfoodandfitness
· Facebook: Freedom with Food and Fitness
· Facebook: Defy the Diet & Beat the Binge
· Apple Podcasts: Finally Free Podcast
· https://recoverywarriors.com/author/alana-van-der-sluys/
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Overcoming the Hurdles to Entrepreneurship with Aurora Burkhart
Today’s episode is dedicated to the journey of entrepreneurship. How do you make those first steps and overcome fear and doubts?
I’m joined by Aurora Burkhart who is happy to share her journey. When she first started out she limited herself because of not only her fears but other peoples’ doubts that she could make her dreams come true. She started on a path of personal development and ended up starting her own business, inventing a new product, and changing the course of her life.
Tune in to this 12th episode of The Beauty in the Mess to hear about how she broke through the fear barrier and is now hoping to help others break through their barriers.
Some Questions Asked:
- Why did her family discourage her dream of entrepreneurship? (04:07)
- How do you know what areas of your life to change? (07:16)
- What did confidence look like for Aurora and how did she find it? (08:49)
- Did therapy change her course? (10:54:05)
- Did she always know what kind of business she wanted to start? (12:43)
- Did her invention end up launching her business? (13:58)
- Was her husband onboard with all these changes? (14:06)
- Is personal development an ongoing thing for Aurora? (15:46)
- Besides freedom, what other gifts came from becoming an entrepreneur? (18:12)
- What advice would she give someone else who wants to become an entrepreneur? (22:13)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Living the same day for 50 years. (15:56)
- Les Brown: Imagine you are on your deathbed surrounded by the ghosts of unfulfilled potential. (22:25:05)
- The birth of Andiamo Homes LLC. (23:56:05)
- Aurora’s intentions is to give people time back. (25:30)
- Your comfort zone is a dangerous place. (26:45)
Connect with Aurora at Andiamo Home Goods:
- www. https://andiamohomegoods.com/
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Sometimes the Biggest Loser is the Biggest Winner with Megan Hoffman
Today’s special guest is Megan Hoffman from the USA’s Biggest Loser. She was the At-Home Winner of the show’s reboot season in 2020. She is a model, Keynote Motivational Speaker, and Author who primarily focuses on Personal Development, Health & Wellness, and Body Positivity. She has been a leader in the Fitness Industry for over a decade and after overcoming her own weight loss battle has made it her life’s passion to help other break free from self-imposed limitations. She has been featured on People, E-news, USA, The Reality TV, Women’s Health, PC Pop culture, Floor 8, Blog talk Radio, the Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Deadline, Prevention, and Simi Valley Acorn.
She is not only gorgeous on the on the outside, but she is just as beautiful on the inside. Her motto is, “you don’t have to be the fastest, you don’t have to be the strongest, you just have to keep going,” and that she has. She has not only worked tirelessly on her body, but she has worked tremendously hard on her mindset as well, and she is happy to share all that she has learned.
Tune in to this 11th episode of The Beauty in the Mess to hear about Megan’s experiences and learn from her wisdom.
Some Questions Asked:
- How do you sit with that emotion and not go to food? (07:57)
- She found confidence and the self-love before the weight loss. (11:20)
- What do you think that Biggest Loser taught you that you hadn't already learned on your own? (32:44)
- Do you feel like they prepped you well mentally? Or do you feel like you had done most [00:38:00] of that? What they taught you already? (37:53)
- What do you think the key, as far as the losing weight part has been for you, is it the macros or just the consistency or meal prep or what do you think? All the above? (41:40)
- Prior to the surgery, what was your total weight loss? Or even now? (01:00:11)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- The trap of romanticizing weight loss. (02:06) (13:56)
- Cleaning up your social media. (03:52) (19:58)
- The importance of keeping promises to yourself. (05:35) (12:54)
- Learning not to numb out on food. (07:57)
- Never start over again. (16:22)
- Consistency is key. (18:43) (41:52)
- Setting yourself up for success; asking for help; finding support and accountability. (19:41) (35:31) (43:55) (52:57)
- What got you to the point of weight loss is what will keep you there. (49:34)
- Just get started. (56:06)
- God has a way for you to succeed. (01:03:19)
Connect with Megan:
- Megan Hoffman on Instagram: @iamhoffy
- Megan Hoffman's Facebook Profile
· http://iamhoffy.com/
Kelly Hudson’s Book available on Amazon:
Losing, Learning, and Loving: Through Christ's Example, Learn How Contestants on a Reality Weight-Loss Show Achieve Wellness by Healing Body, Mind, and Soul
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Honoring the Life and Promise of Ed Carney with Cheryl Carney
Today’s episode is dedicated to remembering the life journey of Ed Carney, a dedicated follower of Christ and a self-proclaimed “dirty dog sinner saved by grace.” Ed spent much of his life sharing his testimony with others and leading many to Christ, keeping a promise to God that he made long ago in prison. He had told God, while in prison, that if God would forgive him for everything he had done wrong, he would serve Him for the rest of his life. Ed kept that promise. Although Ed’s life was over too soon, he made the most of it, with Cheryl, his wife, by his side. Ed loved God, Jesus, his wife, and kids.
I’m joined by Cheryl who is happy to share Ed’s story, some of his testimony, and a lot of wisdom that Ed liked to share.
Tune in to this 10th episode of The Beauty in the Mess to hear about how Ed’s experiences and wisdom helped others along their path.
Some Questions Asked:
- So how did the police show up? Did somebody tip them off hat he had drugs? (02:18:05)
- So did they turn him in trying to lessen their own sentence? (03:11:05)
- So, it’s a Pastor that would come to the prison? (06:38)
- To try to get out on parole, right? (07:40)
- Some of that was due to the charges being trumped up a little bit, wasn’t it…and that is why the judge decided to let him go? (08:24)
- Was the Hepatitis from the drug use? (13:23)
- How many years of his life did he go around giving his testimony? (23:12:05)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Ed gets arrested for possession of drugs. (01:58)
- Ed’s bond gets set at $147,000 in 1988. (02:53)
- A random man hands Ed a Bible through the bars at prison. Acts 2:41-42 changed Ed’s life. (03:52)
- Ed makes a promise to God which he kept for the rest of his life. (04:23)
- Ed meets World Champion Boxer, Mike Tyson, in prison. (05:27)
- Ed gets miraculously released from jail early. (08:40)
- Ed starts going to churches to give his testimony. (09:02)
- Some of Ed’s testimony. (10:17)
- Ed finds out he has Hepatitis C. (11:53)
- Ed and Cheryl ran Celebrate Recovery in Frankfort for 10 years. (14:16)
- Ed’s parents and Ed pass away from Covid within day of each other. (15:16)
- Story of Ed finding a journal entry of a prayer he had made long ago that had come true. (16:41)
- Ed says he is a “dirty dog sinner, only saved by grace.” (17:47)
- At Ed’s funeral, a relevant poem that he had written long ago that Cheryl had never seen before falls out of his Bible. The poem was, “What Heaven Means to Me.” (19:23)
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Removing the Veil with Stacy Henderson
Unfortunately, many people have come from a place of abuse or neglect in their lives. Stacy, who with God’s help, is now working through and overcoming her past, is now helping others transform their lives.
I’m joined by Stacy Henderson, who is a Christian woman who has worked in the healthcare field for the past 20 years. She has 3 children, 2 stepchildren, and makes her home in Anderson, IN, with her husband Brent. She has created a blog called Women Unveiled on Facebook where she shares stories, prayers, and messages of healing and hope. She has now also joined forces with her husband who is a professional nationwide speaker. In their “Coming Together” conferences, they help men and women come to a deeper understanding of who they truly are in Christ and how they can live a life of purpose, courage, and confidence.
Tune in to this 9th episode of The Beauty in the Mess to hear about how Stacy’s experiences and wisdom are now helping other people to not only find their purpose in life, but to start living it.
Some Questions Asked:
- Where did she (mom) go? (05:01:05)
- Do you think, looking back, that she really didn’t know, and it was embarrassing so she just stuck to that story? (12:58:05)
- So, so far has she ever acknowledged what she put you and your sisters through or said she was sorry? (19:31)
- So, how did you do that, I mean…what does that look like (surrendering your entire being to God)? (23:55:05)
- So, if you are feeling the unconditional love from God, which I think is awesome, is that helping you give yourself love and helping your self-worth? (27:21)
- So, you mean trust His (God’s) timing of things or? (31:53)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Stacy’s first introduction to God. (05:22)
- Stacy, feeling unloved and unwanted, makes the decision to commit suicide 5 days before high school graduation. (06:36)
- A friend suggests that Stacy make a plea for the identity of her father on Facebook. (14:29)
- In 2019, an Ancestry DNA tests leads to the identity of her father, but he is deceased. (15:26)
- Stacy’s second & successful attempt at forgiving her mom. (16:44)
- Everyone has a story, and given the lies they are buying into, they are acting the way they should be acting. (21:08)
- TEA Thoughts, Emotions, and Actions (23:19)
- Stacy is now sharing her testimony at conferences and blogging, “Women Unveiled.” (25:23)
- Your worth and value come from Christ and Christ only. (28:02)
Connect with Stephanie:
- Stacy Henderson's Facebook Profile
- https://unleashed.men/woman-unveiled/
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The Art of Parenting Adult Children with Lori Badry
Many of us have children who are now adults or will be before we know it. There is a difference in how you parent your children when they are minors versus how you parent them as adults. The role you play in their lives, whether we like it or not, changes. It must change.
I’m joined by Lori Badry, who is a Christian woman with a wonderful husband, 3 adult children, and 3 beautiful grandchildren. Education was her career of choice as she was a teacher for 34 years. Now she is happily retired, with a side gig that brings her a lot of joy.
Lori had to learn the transition to parenting adult children the hard way. She made a mistake, and it forced the need changes in her life. She wanted God to put instructions on a neon sign, but instead He told her to be still and look inward. Through a journey of personal development, growing closer with the Holy Spirt, and growing closer with her husband she has found peace and balance in her life. Now she wants to share with other parents how to navigate parenting adult children so that they don’t find themselves in a perfect storm the way she did. She is so open and vulnerable and so willing to help. You will enjoy listening to her journey.
Tune in to this 8th episode of The Beauty in the Mess to hear about how Lori’s experiences and wisdom are now helping other parents navigate this new way of approaching parenting of adult children.
Some Questions Asked:
- What do you think she meant at the time (speaking to the fact that her therapist had just told her that she ‘was not that important’)? (08:59)
- Do you think some of that micromanaging your children was just the need to be needed? (10:46)
- So, for people that want to avoid that perfect storm but still have the same results you’ve had, what do you think the number one thing to do is? (14:54)
- So, is he (husband) kind of on the same path? Was he doing the prayer and the personal development as well or was that mostly your journey? (18:30)
- How do you do that without feeling guilty that you are not offering that solution (to your kids)? (23:69)
- What does strengthening your relationship with your husband look like now (26:69)?
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- You are not as important as you think you are (08:58)
- Find personal development material that will help you grown and find your purpose (15:24)
- Find a therapist to help you work through things if needed (16:19)
- Prayer before anything (17:30)
- Talk About It Saturdays (17:69)
- Reconnect with your spouse (18:68)
- Ask Adult children if they are wanting a sounding board or advice (19:74)
- Kids change from your kids to your friends (30:58)
- Don’t let your emotions be the decisive factor in your decisions (31:61)
Connect with Stephanie:
- Lori Badry's Facebook Profile
- loribadry@gmail.com
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- Instagram: the.beauty.in.the.mess
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Expanding Your Comfort Zone with Stephanie Oden
Many of us are introverts. From a business perspective, the world requires that you put yourself out there as far as social media all other sorts of interactions.
I’m joined by Stephanie Oden, who is an entrepreneur, a life and business strategist, an author, an engineer, a Certified Results Coach and a Certified Success Principles Trainer as well as a successful Network and Affiliate Marketing Professional. In addition, she is a self-professed introvert who extroverts really well.
She found herself with the life she always wanted, as far as the 6-figure income, a husband, two kids, two cats, a great position at work, a company car, and all the things. However, something was missing. She hid her pain, until she couldn’t. That served as the catalyst to make huge changes in her life.
She now helps other introverted entrepreneurs connect what they are doing with the core of who they are.
Tune in to this 7th episode of The Beauty in the Mess to hear about how Stephanie’s experiences and talents are now helping other introverts find their power and their voice to accomplish their purpose in life.
Some Questions Asked:
- How do you overcome that feeling of I can’t because I define myself in this way (introvert)? (02:42)
- Do you want to describe what that part of your journey was like (messy/dark part)? (04:12)
- So, what was the catalyst to try to turn that around for you, then, if you didn’t even, at that point, desire to get out of it? What changed? (05:57)
- Do you feel it is harder for an introvert? (13:10)
- Speaking of being an author, you have written two books. Is that correct? And you have co-authored a third book? (24:45)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Stephanie’s struggles with feeling a major void (04:17)
- God was the changing factor in turning things around (06:01)
- The impact of your own words on your physical health & your actions (07:33)
- Pulling the gifts and the strengths out of other introverts (08:47)
- Practicing self-forgiveness and self-gratitude (16:20)
- Don’t try to disconnect from your past. (18:26)
- Letting go of the illusion that balance exists in life (21:07)
- Stephanie’s books (24:50)
- Expanding your comfort zone (26:47)
· Stephanie’s upcoming Masterclass for Introvert Entrepreneurs 2022 Summer Session:
Quiet Conqueror Sales Accelerator (29:43)
Connect with Stephanie:
- Stephanie Oden's Facebook Profile
- Stephanie Oden's LinkedIn Profile
- Stephanie Oden's Website
- Stephanie Oden's Marketing & Mindset Newsletter
- Stephanie Oden's Masterclass, Quiet Conqueror Sales Accelerator
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Using Art To Cope With Mental Health Struggles With Jennifer Mazur
Mental health struggles such as ADD, anxiety, and depression are issues that many people from childhood to adulthood have to deal with. People learning to cope with these conditions can sometimes be stigmatized or end up feeling shame about their conditions. With Covid, it has increased the wait times for people who are seeking help with these struggles. That is why the importance of having alternative avenues is vital.
Today, I’m glad to be joined by Jennifer Mazur, a mental health artist. Jennifer’s mental health struggles started in childhood, and she has learned to cope with them using her creativity and art. She now uses her experiences to help others who are facing the same problems she faced.
We’ll be diving into the issues of mental health struggles and the impact that it can have on someone. This is a very informative conversation where you’ll get to understand the issues that people with these struggles face and an alternative means of help.
Tune in to this sixth episode of The Beauty in the Mess to hear about how Jennifer’s experiences and talents are now helping others cope with mental health struggles.
Some Questions Asked:
- Where did you ever figure out where this (mental health struggles) originated from? (03:41)
- How did you break out of this then? How did you start to overcome? (04:39)
- How long have you been helping children with this? And do you help adults too? (16:01)
- So, in the future are you going to divide the adults that are struggling with these issues themselves from the parents of children who are struggling? (20:31)
- What kind of feedback are you hearing from these parents if you don’t mind sharing? (21:08)
- Besides the paid memberships and the different groups where do you see yourself going with this (in the future)? Do you have any projections beyond that?
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Jennifer’s struggles with mental health issues as a young child (02:02)
- At 40 years of age Jennifer finally receives a diagnosis (02:30)
- The 3 things Jennifer does every day to keep herself in check (08:26)
- Jennifer decided to try to start educating people about the stigmas surrounding mental health and what they do to people (13:30)
- Jennifer decided to start helping people with mental health struggles who didn’t consider themselves artists and started offering free workshops as a means to do this (16:48)
- People are waiting forever for help due to the pandemic and these workshops help bridge that gap (17:54)
- Jennifer just released a new program with 4 openings that is customized for the specific child (23:20)
Connect with Jennifer:
- Jennifer Mazur's Facebook Profile
- Jennifer Mazur's Facebook Group
- Jennifer Mazur's Instagram
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Trigger Warning: In this episode, we will briefly touch on suicide and/or suicidal thoughts during this discussion. If this may trigger extreme emotional distress for you, you should skip today’s episode. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline immediately, which is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255.
The recovery journey from substance abuse is rarely straight or completely predictable. Patients have to deal with many setbacks as well as the negative feelings that come with them, which can lead to self-hate. That’s why it is important to have a supportive community that can help them in moments of weakness.
Today, I’m glad to be joined by Melanie Dacquisto, Certified Addictions Registered Nurse. Melanie had a long struggle with substance abuse and she now uses her experience to help addicts using the harm reduction principle.
You’ll hear about her childhood experiences and how they contributed to her substance abuse problems. You’ll also find out the reason she decided to get clean and how she has sustained that for a decade. Additionally, you’ll learn about the harm reduction principle and how it helps people with substance abuse disorder.
Tune in to this fifth episode of The Beauty in the Mess to hear about an interesting journey from harmed to harmless.
Some Questions Asked:
- Do you think your mom was aware that you were drinking at 16? (06:09)
- Did your boyfriend’s parents help you with your son? (23:25)
- How were you accessing drugs without the nursing job? (32:41)
- Do you see the harm reduction principle helping more people become sober? (43:50)
- Do you feel like being around substance abuse users puts you at risk? (46:11)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- How Melanie ended up in a girls' group home (12:29)
- The reason people who’ve had an abusive childhood get into abusive relationships (20:21)
- How addiction led to her losing her job (23:45)
- What motivated her to get clean (34:17)
- The use of the harm reduction principle in treating people with substance abuse disorder (43:50)
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With empathy, you are quick to listen and slow to judge. In today’s world, it's vice versa, people are fast to judge and they barely listen. And when they listen, they do with the intention of replying and not understanding. That’s how we miss a golden opportunity to support and encourage each other when going through tough times.
It's also important to note that empathy is only effective when reasonable limits are set. If you get too attached to a problem being faced by another person, you are most likely unable to help the person going through it. Empathy should be approached with caution and intention for it to be a useful path to encouragement and support.
In this episode, we’ll dive deep into empathy and the potential impact it can create. We’ll also discuss its different forms and the qualities of each of them. Additionally, you’ll hear about how to best deploy it to create a maximum positive impact on those who need it.
Tune in to this fourth episode of The Beauty in the Mess to hear about the importance of empathy.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Signs of an empathy deficit disorder (00:34)
- Qualities of a person who is an empath (02:30)
- The four qualities of empathy (04:28)
- The importance of setting limits as an empath (09:55)
- The different forms of empathy (11:42)
- What to look for when evaluating whether you are lacking empathy (15:43)
Biblical References:
- James 1:17
- John 10:10
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Trigger Warning: In this episode, we will briefly touch on suicide and/or suicidal thoughts during this discussion. If this may trigger extreme emotional distress for you, you should skip today’s episode. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline immediately, which is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255.
Mental health and addiction are big problems that until recently had not been getting enough attention. People going through them were stigmatized and that shame made it difficult for them to seek the help they really needed. At the moment, there is less stigma and many support groups are now available to those who need help. However, there is still a lot remaining to be done to increase the effectiveness and accessibility of the treatment programs.
Today, I’m glad to be joined by Rita Tattersall, a licensed addiction and mental health counselor. Rita’s journey is unique: she struggled with substance use disorder and now uses her experience to help others who are facing the same problems she faced.
We’ll be diving into the issues of substance use disorder and the impact that it has on both the addict and those close to them. This is a very informative conversation where you’ll get to understand an addict's perspective as well as a counselor's perspective.
Tune in to this third episode of The Beauty in the Mess to hear about how a painful past is now helping and comforting others.
Some Questions Asked:
- What do you think was the source of the suicidal thoughts? (17:09)
- Were you fully aware of the consequences of your substance use disorder? (21:04)
- How did you, in your mind, justify putting your employer at risk? (28:10)
- What allows you to become sustainable in your recovery, and how do you even start? (29:34)
- What do you feel is the most significant gift that's come out of your addiction? (46:45)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- The importance of person-centered language (03:05)
- Rita’s first experience with a therapist (10:21)
- Why loved ones make excuses for people with substance use disorder (21:46)
- How Rita approached the 12 Steps Program the second time (34:08)
- What led Rita to become a counselor (39:24)
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Useful Resources:
- Signal for Help Ministries
- The Oasis Counseling Center
- Chuck McCoskey’s Recovery Ministry
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Fear is designed to keep us safe and alert us when we try to venture into circumstances that can result in mental or physical harm. If you want to reach specific goals that seem out of reach and require you to step out of your comfort zone, then fear will be the first obstacle you encounter. In many cases, people have failed to even take that first step out of their box because they are overwhelmed by it. However, fear also plays an important role in keeping us alert and prepared for potentially dangerous situations.
In most cases, fear is used to justify not stepping out of the comfort zone. It's a story with vivid imagery and exaggerated consequences that people tell their minds to help justify inaction. While you cannot eliminate fear from your life completely, you can learn to manage it, lessen it, or use it as leverage.
Today, I’m happy to uncover the anatomy of fear and how you can work through it in a positive as well as productive way. We’ll talk about the different tools that are at your disposal when faced with the different types of fear. We’ll also look at why you are attached to your comfort zone and how you can step out of it with confidence.
Tune in and join me in this second episode of The Beauty in the Mess, and let's walk hand in hand on this self-discovery path.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Why posting about my podcast on social media was difficult (01:04)
- The different types of fear (04:59)
- Working through fear in a positive way (07:46)
- Using gratitude to push fear out of your brain (13:09)
- How to use fear as a motivation tool (14:46)
- Two reasons why you prefer to stay in your comfort zone (17:28)
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Growing up, we put together the pieces of our identity mainly based on what people say about us. What we hear is what we become. At the same time, a subconscious process is running in the background; our brain is listening and paying particular attention to the negatives. Why? Because our brain's primary function is to keep us alive, it might also be dangerous if something sounds harmful. That's why compliments, praises, and eulogies pass by, barely noticed, and insults, mean comments, and humiliating remarks stick.
After realizing the words, I kept repeating in my head about who I was contributed to building the feeling of unworthiness I was trapped in, I decided to step up for myself. I realized I allowed other people's words to put me in a box, and I also taught those around me to keep me there.
Today, I share the transformational journey I started in the past few years and the moment I gave myself permission to change, get out of my box, and let go of insecurities, self-doubt, and the limiting beliefs that stopped me from becoming who I was meant to be. I also share a simple yet effective seven-step process to help you eliminate the parts of your identity that no longer serve you.
Tune in and join me in this first episode of The Beauty in the Mess, and let's walk hand in hand on this self-discovery path.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- We create our identities based on what we hear about ourselves (2:33)
- If you believe something strong enough, good or bad, your subconscious mind will help you make it come true (8:40)
- About my unboxing process (10:41)
- Asking for guidance, strength, and wisdom (11:08)
- How I started my podcasting journey and what was stopping me from doing it (14:12)
- The importance of practicing gratitude and forgiveness (18:37)
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The Beauty in the Mess Podcast with Michele Simms. Coming April 21st!
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