Very Best Self Podcast: Recent Episodes
Victoria Brown, Upstarter Podcast Network
Welcome to the Very Best Self Podcast! A weekly show where your host, Victoria Brown dives deep into candid conversations with inspiring people - including athletes, entrepreneurs, thought-leaders, and anyone out there making waves. We'll explore how they got to where they are today, in hopes that we can learn from their stories, and apply them to our everyday lives. Listen in as Victoria, life-coach, SoulCycle Instructor, Under Armour Athlete, and Meditation Guide, shares all the inside secrets, tips, and tricks you need to live a more purposeful life. After each episode, Victoria will leave you feeling inspired and empowered, with all the confidence needed to create real change. Together we navigate life's highs and lows, and ultimately connect you to your Very Best Self. Relax, enjoy, and SUBSCRIBE! #VBSquad
Welcome to this captivating episode of the "Very Best Self" podcast! Our extraordinary guest today is Rachel, the visionary founder and CEO of Glowbar, a renowned beauty company revolutionizing the beauty experience. Prepare to be enthralled as we dive into Rachel's remarkable journey, where she overcame challenges to create a brand focused on delivering exceptional services. With luxurious locations and personalized beauty treatments, Glowbar has become a trusted name in skincare, prioritizing clear skin and outstanding results. Rachel's unwavering dedication, anticipation of customer needs, and pursuit of excellence have fueled Glowbar's remarkable success.
Join us as Rachel shares her wisdom on embracing failure, staying passionate, and remaining focused to achieve your dreams. Discover how she balances her personal and professional life through boundary-setting and self-care, finding support within her network while staying laser-focused on her vision. The future of Glowbar looks incredibly promising, with expansion plans and innovative treatments on the horizon. Brace yourself for an inspirational conversation that will empower you to embrace your dreams, prioritize self-care, and unlock your very best self..
Connect with Rachel
Instagram - @rachelista
Website - glowbar
TIMESTAMPS
(02:07) - About Rachel and her company - Glowbar
(04:54) -What caused you to find an interest in the beauty industry?
(08:48) - What are the biggest hurdles you faced along the way?
(11:18) - How many locations do you have?
(11:42) - What caused your business to become successful?
(17:41) - How important is it to clear skin for deadskins
(19:57) - How do you balance your personal life and professional life?
(27:12) - Have you ever had a feeling that you'll be lonely forever as an entrepreneur ?
(33:16) - Stop/Don't make jokes on yourself.
(35:18) - What's the future of 'Glowbar'?
(36:21) - What is the best piece of advice you'd give to your younger self?
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Welcome to the "Very Best Self" podcast! Today, we have a remarkable guest joining us, Krystel, the co-founder of YourSuperfood, a leading brand in the world of superfoods. Krystel is also the author of the brand new cookbook, "Your Super Life," where she shares her passion for healthy living through delicious recipes.
In this episode, we dive into Krystel's journey of creating her successful business and the pillars of health that drive her mission. As a mom and a vegan, Krystel shares her experiences of ensuring a balanced protein source for her family, along with insights into the benefits of natural sweeteners like monk fruit. She also discusses the challenges and joys of being a businesswoman and a mother.
Join us as we gain wisdom from Krystel about the power of superfoods, building a thriving business, and leading a healthy, purposeful life. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to embrace wellness and make a positive impact on the world around you.
Connect with Krystel
Instagram - @blissbykris
Website - https://yoursuper.com/
BOOK - your super life
TIMESTAMPS
(02:11) - About Krystel
(06:44) - Dieting culture.
(08:06) - What are your top 2 dishes?
(12:32) - As you are a mom how was it for you being a vegan and completing the protein source?
(16:12) - Do you also sell protein?
(22:30) - When did you start your business?
(28:06) - Pillars of health.
(30:01) - What about monk fruit sweetener and gums are they good or bad?
(31:52) - What is it like in your world as a mom and a businesswoman ?
34:22 What is the best piece of advice you'd give to your younger self?
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Welcome to the "Very Best Self" podcast! Today, we have an extraordinary guest joining us, Leon Logothetis, the celebrated author of the inspiring book "Go Be Brave." Leon's book delves deep into the incredible power of bravery and kindness, urging us all to lead purposeful lives and inspire others along the way. As many of you may already know, Leon is also the mastermind behind the heartwarming show, "Kindness Diaries," available on Discovery+ and Netflix.
In this episode, we embark on a journey to explore the concept of embracing bravery in our lives. Leon generously shares his invaluable insights on how to develop and strengthen our "bravery muscle" by engaging in thrilling adventures that push our boundaries. He encourages us to step out of our comfort zones and wholeheartedly embrace new challenges, which ultimately transform us into fearless individuals.
Join us for this empowering episode as we glean wisdom from Leon Logothetis about the significance of bravery, kindness, and living a life driven by purpose. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to embark on your own path of self-discovery, while making a positive and lasting impact in the world.
Connect with Leon Logothetis
Instagram - @thekindnessguy
Website of leon - https://www.leonlogothetis.com/
Pre-order - GO BE BRAVE
TIMESTAMPS
(03:06) - About leon
(03:54) - How did you find the creation of a show?
(10:44) - How do we welcome bravery into our lives?
(15:26) - In your journey's travelling around the world, what was the biggest aha moment?
(18:13) - What is your bravery muscle and how can we strengthen it?
(22:37) - What is an adventure of becoming brave?
(28:00) - is it truly better to give than receive?
(36:47) - What is the best piece of advice you'd give to your younger self?
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On this episode of the Very Best Self podcast, we are joined by Petia Kolibova. She is an abundance and light activation coach who guides women to intuitively connect with their inner vision so they can experience personal and professional magnetism and become unapologetically abundant. She is an expert in awakening the divine feminine energy. Stay tuned if you’re ready to unpack what it's like being in your true feminine energy. Connect with Petia - @petiakolibova (03:21) - What brought you to this path? (14:59) - you specialise in 'Awakening your feminine energy' (30:28) - About '21 days to soulful success' book. (32:30) - What is the best piece of advice you'd give to your younger self?
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On this episode of the Very Best Self podcast, we are joined by Case Kenny. He is the host of the top 25 apple podcast, New Mindset, Who Dis? He has grown a following of 450k+ people on Instagram by posting inspirational quotes and important questions to ask yourself in the form of sticky notes all around the city. We talk about all the BTS of his content, how he comes up with content ideas, why being single is your superpower and so much more. Connect with Mike - @case.kenny (03:22) - Where did it all start? (06:22) - Who were you before in your past life? (11:45) - Have you ever run the SoulCycle? (17:30) - How many journals do you have? (21:09) - How do you come up with content? (23:27) - why being Single is your superpower? (31:01) - Challenging our own beliefs. (42:51) - What is the best piece of advice that you'd give to your younger self?
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On this episode of The Very Best Self Pod, we are joined by the 3 time author, blogger, speaker & host of the podcast “Water Into Wine”, Grace Valentine. All of what she does is aligned through sharing her faith and she keeps it very real and relatable all throughout the episode. We talk about her new book “What Will They Think” and what led her to write about the stories of 9 influencial women, we also talk about advice for single women and so much more. Connect with Grace - @thegracevalentine (06:19) - When did Victoria's Faith become her own? (09:59) - What led you to write the book 'What Will They Think' book? (22:53) - Did you grow up in a religious family? (28:40) - What do you say to those girls who are afraid of being alone? (36:38) - What are the mini books you write on Instagram (39:19) - What's the best piece of advice you'd give to your younger self?
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Today we are joined by Mike Yewdell, the Co founder of Campus Protein. Mike has one of the most inspiring stories, he is a cancer survivor, he was kicked out of school but he stood back up and is an incredible example of someone with a lot of resilience. Stay tuned if you want to leave with actionable entrepreneurial tips, positive vibrations and feeling grounded. Connect with Mike - @yewdell (04:25) - Michael Yewdell Story (19:59) - What did you lean on the most besides people? (25:31) - The success you found in campus Protein, copy pasted the same model on Beam? (30:27) - Any piece of advice to any entrepreneurs? (36:54) - What's the best piece of advice you'd give to your younger self?
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Today we are joined by Whitney Tingle, the Co CEO of Sakara. Sakara is your nutritionist & chef in one, it is a meal delivery service and develops products which make you feel in tune with your body & mind. In today’s episode we’ll talk about how every aspect of your life is governed by the food that you eat, how oils affect your body and why food is not just fuel for your body but it's information that we send to our bodies. Use code “XOVB” to get 20% off at sakara (03:45) - What is sakara? (09:44) - Have you always been this intrigued? (23:47) - What is the fertility journey? (40:43) - Why is it important to use good quality products? (42:50) - About Oils (50:45) - How do you balance your life? (54:36) - What is the best piece of advice you'd give to your younger self?
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On this episode of The Very Best Self pod Dr. Jennifer Freed shared her knowledge and wisdom around astrology, birth charts, the elements, mercury retrograde and so much more. She is a psychologist, astrologer, educator and author of two books. Mila Kunis and Glennon Doyle speak highly of her new book “A map to your soul” which is about using fire, water, earth & air to live deeply & fully. So, get ready to know about your cosmic DNA and gain a bird’s eye view of your life. Connect with Dr. Jennifer - @drjenniferfreed (03:02) - How did you find astrology? (05:02) - Where do you learn how to read a chart? (06:33) - Does reading birth charts help you? (08:41) - 4 elements (13:11) - Sexual chemistry between partners (18:19) - mercury retrograde (20:13) - About full moon (26:17) - Do the stars tell us about the recession? (26:42) - How should someone check their astrology? (32:53) - What is the best piece of advice you'd give to your younger self?
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It’s the second week of October meaning it's officially fall and there are only 3 months left in this year. This episode prompts you to look back on the goals you set for yourself in the beginning of the year, and remind yourself to go all in on you. Victoria also reminds you that some things take longer than 365 days to achieve. Step into the version of yourself you’re going to be really proud of 3 months from now and give it your best. (01:43) - About Dreams (04:12) - Victoria working on journal (04:58) - Quote of Thomas Jefferson (12:31) - Being yourself
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Today we are joined by the Master SoulCycle instructor, Jamie Artsis. She is a competitive athlete, creator of JamieCycle and a complete total BADASS! This episode is for you if you want to go out and do things your way, if you want to carve your own path and if you want to develop that champion mindset. This episode is your confirmation that it is okay to be bold & different, it is going to be scary at first but if you put your mind to it and really just go for it, amazing things are going to happen. Connect with Jamie - @jamieartsis (04:06) - How is your life as an athlete? (09:11) - What brought you to Soulcycle? (15:13) - How did you find success so quickly? (27:49) - How do you train your team? (33:19) - How did you feel when the Soulcycle was closed? (42:35) - What is the best piece of advice you'd give to your younger self?
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Today we are joined by Briana Borten, she is a spiritual mentor and guides visionary leaders to become spiritually rooted stewards of wealth, health & happiness. She helps people understand and tap into the web of the universe – the unseen energetic field through which we (our human souls, our bodies, and everything on the earth) are all connected. This episode is for you if you’ve been thinking of going down a new path, if you’re trying to create change in your life or if you’re trying to heal a past event. Connect with Briana - @brianaborten (04:26) - What does Briana Borten do? (09:48) - How do you know if you are experiencing a spiritual blockage? (11:24) - Can we clear the spiritual pathways on our own? (24:09) - What led Briana Borten to this path? (36:37) - Taking a seat in the universe (39:24) - Do you suggest meditation to find the way back home? (42:15) - How to connect your inner-self? (44:22) - What is the greatest piece of advice you give to your younger-self?
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Today we are joined by the girl behind Wake up and read the labels, Jen Smiley. She is an expert food coach who has helped thousands of people make food simple so they can feel their best. She does this by teaching you how to look past the marketing tactics and choose REAL food made with real ingredients. We talk about What additives you should be on the lookout for while grocery shopping, how healthy is oatmeal, what is PFAS & so much more. Lastly, Victoria's Dad asks his top questions to Jen! Connect with Taylor - @wakeupandreadthelabels Click here to discover the 3 common foods that are ruining your day and killing your energy. (08:02) - Story behind 'Wake up and read the labels' (18:36) - What Food additives should we look out for? (31:49) - What is PFAS? (42:34) - Is oatmeal bad for you? (49:36) - Hot house grown tomatoes (57:57) - One piece of advice to your younger self
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Today we are joined by the intuitive angel reader & spiritual chiropractor Taylor Paige. She is using her psychic gifts to do angel & birth chart readings. She doesn’t focus on telling you about the future as she believes in “free will”, the purpose of her readings is for you to leave uplifted, energised & with clarity on how to move forward. We talk about connecting with your angels, angel readings and how to attract romantic partners as well. Stay tuned if you want to realign with your angels and get back on track to serve your highest good! Connect with Taylor - @angels_and_amethyst Website - https://angelsandamethyst.com/ (03:50) - Journey of Taylor Paige (07:35) - Do we all have angels? (15:57) - Do angels have any energy? (18:16) - How does it work? (35:35) - Do you believe in angel numbers? (44:21) - What is the best piece of advice you give to your younger self?
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Ever felt like you're not smart enough, not qualified enough, or just not good enough? That's imposter syndrome and it's something that almost everyone struggles with at some point of their life. In this solo episode with Victoria, of the Very Best Self podcast you will understand in depth, what imposter syndrome is and how to overcome it so that you can stop feeling like a fraud once and for all. (01:56) - Imposter syndrome (02:45) - What is imposter syndrome? (04:16) - 1st story (07:00) - 2nd story (10:29) - 5 steps of imposter syndrome (18:20) - Tips
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Today we are joined by TEDx speaker, intuitive business mentor, and author Suzanne Adams. As a seasoned speaker who has taken the mic on NBC, The CW, and Fox—as well as on stages ranging from TEDx, Hay House, The American Heart Association, LuluLemon, and many more—Suzanne Adams is creating a powerful ripple of inspiration and positivity. In addition to being a sought after speaker, Suzanne is a bestselling author, transformational mentor and strategist. She has impacted millions through her speaking, books, events and programs across the globe. Her abovementioned TEDx Talk has garnered over two million views. Suzanne is a thought leader in the field of personal development, energetics and leadership and is on a mission to help you reach your highest potential and attract your dreams! Connect with Suzanne - @suzanneadamsinc
Timestamps - (05:40) - How do we know if the energy is off? (14:45) - 7 tools for raising your energy (25:51) - Doubts of having a life (29:43) - Connecting your inner self (39:17) - About Suzanne Adams (45:39) - What is the best piece of advice?
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After obtaining her Doctorate in Pharmacy degree from Ferris State University, Donna Mazzola continued training by completing a residency program at the Detroit Medical Center. She spent about 10 years in clinical practice doing medication therapy management. In speaking to patients with a chronic illness she was blown away by how little they knew about managing their disease through lifestyle. This led her to pursue a master’s in nutrition. In 2015, it all came full circle when she was diagnosed with Hashimotos. Her diagnosis took her right back to her passion for understanding how she was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition. Donna realized she didn’t know who to trust and what was the right way to manage her disease, so, she decided to become THE source! She embarked on a journey to further her education and obtain a Master’s in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from The University of Western States. Through her journey in school, she started @DrAutoimmuneGirl to share trusted information to those suffering like her. In this insightful episode Donna shares all about how the things we eat contribute to our overall health and how to be more mindful of our consumption in a healthy way.
Connect with Donna: @DrAutoimmuneGirl
Timestamps: 5:26 - Chronic inflammation of the immune system 8:50 - What causes inflammation? 13:39 - Figuring out a gluten intolerance 20:22 - Junk Food Science 28:40 - Helping with leaky gut 40:06 - One piece of advice for younger Donna
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Timestamps: 4:14 - What is My Human Design? 16:28 - Accepting your role in the world 22:08 - Understanding and learning from your chart 31:41 - "The person you are today is qualified to help the person you used go be" 40:30 - Its not failure we're afraid of, it's success
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Paul is a self-love coach committed to helping people overcome the fear of what other people think about them and embracing what makes them happy rather than what pleases others. He works to help people gain confidence and trust in themselves so that they don’t feel the need to rely on others opinions for validation. Some areas he focuses on: positive self image, independence, authentic friendships, financial abundance
Connect with Paul: @PaulFishman
Timestamps: 2:32 - Learning how to love yourself 8:37 - Paul falls ill and can't figure out why 16:39 - Paul finds a job through a faulty product 25:21 - "Thank you, I receive" 32:32 - Living in the past is giving away your power
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Dr. Kristie is a clinical sexologist, certified sex therapist, psychotherapist, author, speaker and podcast host. Her goal is to help her patients feel empowered in their relationships. She redefines intimacy through a “fix yourself first” approach. She’s all about getting to know who you are first, before ever diving into relationships. She created the Ideal Intimacy Program for women to get real about what they need. This conversation will guide you in adding some tools to approaching intimacy in a way that makes you feel supported. Specifically diving into your mind body connection when it comes to being intimate. This topic can be taboo, but it doesn't have to be! We hope you learn something from this intimate conversation about intimacy!
Connect with Dr. Kristie: @Kristie_Overstreet
Timestamps:
3:14 - "Fix yourself first" mentality
11:31 - Talking it out isn't always sexy
20:23 - Collaborating with your partner
26:47 - "Sex is a symptom of the issue, not the cause"
32:47 - Gen-Z and the decline of sexual interest
37:04 - The Mind-Body connection
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This episode is with Kelley Nemiro. She is a certified holistic health coach, pilates instructor, and the founder of Wellness By Kelley. She is on a mission to help women love and fuel their bodies through energizing recipes, weekly workouts, and meditations. Kelley is a busy wife and mother who finds time for herself and her well-being, she shows others how to prioritize themselves in order to do the same.
This episode is an inspiring one as Kelley shares her story to getting to where she is today and finding something that resembles balance along the way. She has found success in creating gut and hormone health where she once struggled with both. She has also connected to a version of herself that feels less anxiety overall. This conversation will allow you to learn to do the same in your life.
Main points in this episode include: How to embrace who you are in a world that is constantly telling us who and what is worthy/beautiful.
Connect with Kelley: @WellnessByKelley
Timestamps:2:06 - How Kelley got into the self-help industry
10:19 - Getting off of birth control
13:18 - Healing anxiety through meditation
20:45 - Making time for self-help
25:32 - When are you the most happy?
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Melissa has amassed over 7 million followers (at the time this show was recorded) between Instagram, YouTube, & Tik Tok. She started out in the wellness community where she shared yoga tips and she evolved into so much more. Melissa has a unique way of sharing her life authentically and connecting to her audience. The principles she shares could be applied to building a following in any area of your expertise.
Melissa and Victoria met in Los Angeles at the beginning of her journey. She now lives in Florida with her husband Harry, and daughter Izzy. They are expecting a second child together. Follow along on her journey: @melissametranos
Timestamps:
5:14 - How Melissa launched her Instagram
13:15 - What drew you to Tik Tok?
20:51 - Backing yourself into a corner on Instagram
22:06 - Do you get tired of all the trolls?
31:48 - Filming with your significant other
33:32 - Did you ever have fear leaving Los Angelos?
38:37 - Melissa's advice to her younger self
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Bethany Holmes is a wellness blogger, certified holistic health & wellness coach, Reiki practitioner and Spiritual Interior Designer. Before getting where she is today, Bethany worked in the fashion industry, which is what brought her to NYC. In 2015, she had a health scare that resulted in an emergency brain surgery, since then health and wellness have been her top level mission and she’s made it into her career. In this episode, Bethany shares her story and talks on her journey to healing. She lends thoughtful insight in taking care of yourself, body and mind. Through her personal experiences, she was inspired to become a health coach to help others who found themselves in similar positions. She had a doctor but she didn’t have anyone to help guide her nutrition or activity or daily rituals. She found that the most powerful thing that helped her recover was energy healing. She has since launched her interior design program which seeks to create spaces that cultivate healing energy in the home.
Timestamps:2:47 - Bethany's life-changing story
7:34 - Bethany's long recovery
12:47 - You know yourself more than anyone else
21:09 - Put a plant in your abundance corner
27:43 - One thing you are thankful for
30:48 - Bethany's advice for her younger self
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Timestamps:3:12 - Training trainers and mentoring mentors
6:45 - What makes Todd Durkin Todd Durkin
10:27 - How do you pick yourself back up?
19:06 - 10 Keys to Unlock Your Potential
25:50 - The power of journaling
33:46 - A great coach tells you what you need to hear
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We are beyond excited to have Natasha Hastings on the podcast! She's an Olympic, World and US National Champion Track and Field Sprinter, who has two gold medals to her name. She specializes in the 400 and 4x400 meter relay events. She is the founder of the Natasha Hastings Foundation where she works with young girls to teach them about about body image and self-love. She's the creator of 400M Diva, a beauty line for athletes. She is Victoria's teammate at Under Armour, and is currently studying to become a licensed therapist.
In this episode Natasha speaks on what it means to be an athlete and cultivate the mindset of a champion. She dives into the importance behind training her mind AND her body for competition. Her viewpoints are ones we can all find value in. She also talks about her life juggling being an athlete and a mom and how she doesn't love the word balance! We hope you love this conversation!
Timestamps:3:09 - How did you start with Track and Field?
10:35 - Introducing mindset into your career
17:47 - How did you transition from sports to mental health?
25:12 - Natasha creating space for young woman in sports
33:34 - "Balancing" motherhood and being an athlete
40:16 - Natasha's advice for her younger self
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Dr. Nate Zinsser is the director of West Point’s performance psychology program. He trains athletes to tap into their best possible mindset and applies his theories to the cadets at West Point to get them in the right mindset for the military. He’s also a performance coach and has worked with world class athletes including super bowl MVP's, Olympic medalists, Professional ballerinas, NHL all-stars, collegiate athletes, - teaching them all how to overcome pressure and succeed on the worlds biggest stages. At West Point he personally conducted over seventeen thousand individual training sessions and seven hundred team training sessions for cadets seeking the mental edge for athletic, academic, and military performance. This program is now used in 25 posts across the country and in Korea. He’s also a keynote speaker for large companies including Facebook.
Dr. Nate is a believer that confidence is a skill that can be taught, improved, and applied by anyone to enhance every aspect of their lives and careers.
Book: The Confident Mind: A battle tested guide to unshakable performance
Timestamps:4:30 - It all comes down to how you think about yourself
8:56 - Whats the difference between being confidence and cocky?
13:38 - Limiting comparisons
20:34 - Thriving in the spotlight
27:47 - Watch how you talk to yourself
34:22 - Keeping a human perspective
37:40 - What does it take to succeed at West Point?
41:21 - Dr. Nate's advice to his younger self
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Welcome to Day 30 of the You vs. You Challenge! YOU DID IT! YOU MADE IT! Congrats on crossing the finish line!!!! This episode recaps all that we covered in the last 30 days together!
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to Day 29 of the You vs. You Challenge! On today's episode we discuss how to create motivation in your life, and what to do/how to feel when you don't have it.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to Day 28 of the You vs. You Challenge! On today's episode we discuss how you can, in fact, do hard things. We talk about how and why it's important to do what's hard.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to Day 27 of the You vs. You Challenge! On today's episode we discuss another winning combination for success and the percentage breakdown to getting what you want.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to Day 26 of the You vs. You Challenge! On today's episode we discuss a unique way to make hard decisions and live in a way that supports you stepping into your higher self.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to Day 25 of the You vs. You Challenge! On today's episode we discuss comparisonitis, how to stay in your own lane, and fall in love with you and all that you are,
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to Day 24 of the You vs. You Challenge! On today's episode we discuss why consistency might be the most important ingredient when cultivating success!
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to Day 22 of the You vs. You Challenge! On today's episode we discuss how to generate more success in your life and a winning combination that maybe you haven’t thought of before!
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to Day 21 of the You vs. You Challenge! On today's episode we discuss how to make the most your time and why it's important to hold special time and space for what you love.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to Day 20 of the You vs. You Challenge! On today's episode we discuss gratitude and Victoria's journaling method!
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to Day 19 of the You vs. You Challenge! On today's episode we discuss how to win your day and feel more energy throughout your moments.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to Day 18 of the You vs. You Challenge! On today's episode we discuss how to tackle our biggest, scariest, most audacious goals!
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to Day 17 of the You vs. You Challenge! On today's episode we discuss that life will inevitably knock us all down from time to time, but practicing how quickly we get back up is where our true power is found. Our Comeback rate is EVERYTHING.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to Day 16 of the You vs. You Challenge! On today's episode we discuss what naturally occurs when reaching new heights. We experience being uncomfortable at first, because we are supposed to! In these ten minutes you will gain the know how to navigate conquering your next level and push beyond the uncomfortable.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to Day 15 of the You vs. You Challenge! On today's episode we discuss fear: how to recognize it, how to manage it, and how to move through it. Sometimes, fear can be a powerful propellant to our next level.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to Day 14 of the You vs. You challenge! Can you believe we are already two weeks into this thing?! In this episode, we talk about how to let go of the need to have all answers and lean into the unknown. Sometimes, not having the answer IS the answer.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to day 13 of the You vs. You challenge! In this episode we talk about how to cultivate the mind of a champion.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to day 12 of the You versus You Challenge! In this episode, Victoria reminds you that you have everything you need to be successful- you just have to be willing to put it all together!
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to day 11 of the You versus You Challenge! This episode is all about creating good habits for long term success!
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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This is day 10 of the You versus You Challenge! This episode is all about the importance of good old fashioned hard work and understanding that it's always the one thing that stands in our way when to comes to finding success!
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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This is day 9 of the You versus You Challenge! This episode is all about which characteristics you lean into most, and giving more power to your positive state of mind over your negative state of mind.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Welcome to day 8! This episode is all about switching up our frame of mind and becoming more aware of our negative thoughts patterns.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Can you believe we're already 7 days into our 30-day challenge?! That's 7 days that you have said "yes" to you! On Day 7, we're talking about the unpredictability of life, and how to lean into the unknown rather than fear it. Where uncertainty is present, so is the possibility of something great.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Day 6 is all about visualizing your life in its best state and the importance of being able to clearly see where you're going.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Day 5 is all about taking messy action, starting where you are, and going all in!
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Day four is all about what it takes to get to your next level. Sometimes the next version of you, will cost you your old one.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
Tag us on Instagram as you work through this challenge! LET'S GOOOOO!
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Day three is about finding appreciation for our lowest lows.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
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Day two is all about carrying out your dreams and answering your calling. If there is a dream that exists within you, it's there for a reason! It's always going to be up to you to answer the call and make it happen. Recognizing it's there, is step one.
It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
Tag us on Instagram as you work through this challenge! LET'S GOOOOO! @Verybestself @VictoriaBrown
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It's always been you versus you. It's you that stands in your own way, and you that gets in your head and overthinks your own greatness. This is a 30 day challenge designed to meet you where you are. 10 minutes a day to reset your current limiting beliefs and stand in your power. 10 minutes a day to get out of your way, and fight in your corner. Together, in 30 days we're going to level up, chase our greatness, and become our Very Best Selves.
Challenges are more fun when you do them with someone. Grab a friend and ask them to join in with you! Try walking or running a mile while you listen! Get creative! Just commit to spending ten minutes a day with yourself and get ready to see some major growth.
Day one is all about celebrating one year of this podcast, kicking off this challenge, and the decision to choose courage over comfort. Tag us on Instagram if you're all in! LET'S GOOOOO!
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This episode is with my SoulCycle bestie, Madison Ciccone! Our journeys first crossed paths in Los Angeles while working at the Front Desk. Not long after, we both made our way to the podium. Madison is a Boston based Master Instructor with a massive and loyal following on and beyond the bike. She dedicates herself to helping people ferociously find their fearless, by recasting the role of fear in their life and tapping into the next best version of themselves! She is the host of the Wicked Fearless podcast, and the Wicked Fearless coaching program. Her motto is to be joyful, loving, and above all else, fearless.
Connect with Madison: @Maddztaddz
Timestamps:6:24 - What lead you to be a Soul Cycle Instructor?
14:45 - Maddison can't go back to LA
19:57 - You have to be really lost to get found
22:43 - How to pull yourself out of a funk
33:07 - Sometimes its hard to listen to those closest to you
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Yasmine is a speaker, and advocate teaching others daily practices that can help improve their overall well being. Her goal is to create approachable and actionable practices that people can incorporate into their daily lives. She’s been featured on The Today Show, Forbes, Instyle and more. She advocates for creating mental and physical boundaries in your life that help you keep out things that don’t serve you and invite in more of what does. She has her own podcast, Sugar Jar. She’s been asked to speak by big corporations like ABC and Instagram. She created The Sugar Jar app for her community where people can go to develop self-awareness, learn boundaries, and find mental health resources. Listen in on this conversation in order to strengthen your relationship to yourself.
Connect with Yasmin: @YasmineCheyenne
Timestamps:3:34 - How Yasmine decided to create her app
10:32 - Putting too much energy into something we can't control
16:47 - The pressure put on women to have children
24:56 - What is a joy list?
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Jamie, of Organically Jamie, is a breathwork trainer, integrative life coach, and kundalini meditation teacher based in New York. Jamie uses mediation, breath and energy work to help create lasting changes for her clients. She says, “with meditation, our lives can come from a place of ease and grace instead of reaction.” She believes meditation is a tool to get us quiet long enough to see the signs to achieve the life we want, and break old habits. Listen in on this deep conversation where we also cover the phases of the moon, ushering in all that we dream of, and getting real about what is actually holding us back.
Connect with Jamie: @OrganicallyJamie
Timestamps:2:49 - From new moon to full moon
11:54 - How do I want to feel?
23:55 - How can old beliefs hold us back?
33:49 - Why Jamie loves Kirtan Kriya
45:56 - Time and perspective
52:34 - Jamie's advice to her younger self
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Today's meditation will help you leave stress and worry from your day behind. Perhaps try this meditation after work before you head into your evening hours. These ten minutes will allow you to connect to what's important and unwind.
Every Monday in April I am sharing a 10 minute guided meditation for you to check out! As I have mentioned many times though-out the lifespan of this podcast, I am a big believer in meditation and all of its incredible benefits. It has personally helped me become a more present participant in my life, and allowed me to cope with stress as it comes in a way that serves my higher being and inner balance. I believe meditation is for everyone, and we should all carve time out of our days to connect deeper to self.
Please write a review if you enjoy the practice, and feel free to use this meditation on repeat as needed for an extra dose of self-love. xxVictoria
Dr. John Delony is a bestselling author, mental health expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. He has two PhDs and over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response and higher education. John’s goal is to help you navigate tough decisions, improve your relationships, and believe you’re worthy of being well.
Listen in as Dr. John Delony and Victoria talk relationships, loneliness, connection, and values. Dr. Delony speaks about his newest book: Own York Past, Change Your Future. He covers how anxiety is like an alarm sounding off, and our que that our body is telling us that something is wrong. In this episode, Dr. John Delony shares how, instead of allowing anxiety to consume us, we can learn to stop, listen, calm the alarm and move forward into healing and hope.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The life-changing truth about anxiety.
· Practical steps to take to start getting your life back.
· Long-term strategies for healing.
Connect with Dr. Delony: @JohnDelony
Timestamps:14:08 - You can never outrun loneliness, you can only connect
21:18 - Do you have to share the same values?
31:17 - Just be yourself on a date
46:30 - The two opportunities society gives us and how to make a third
51:07 - John's advice to his younger self
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Today's meditation will help you feel more inspired and more motivated towards making your wildest dreams come true.
Every Monday in April I am sharing a 10 minute guided meditation for you to check out! As I have mentioned many times though-out the lifespan of this podcast, I am a big believer in meditation and all of its incredible benefits. It has personally helped me become a more present participant in my life, and allowed me to cope with stress as it comes in a way that serves my higher being and inner balance. I believe meditation is for everyone, and we should all carve time out of our days to connect deeper to self.
Please write a review if you enjoy the practice, and feel free to use this meditation on repeat as needed for an extra dose of self-love. xxVictoria
JM Ryerson is a mindset coach, host of the Let's Go Win Podcast, and author of the Amazon best-selling book, Let's Go Win. JM is the Co-founder and CEO of his signature coaching practice focused on giving leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams the keys to living their best lives. He is a storied entrepreneur who has been building successful companies and leading sales teams for over 20 years. His ultimate goal is to give others the tools that will allow them to transcend their self-limiting beliefs and open themselves up to success. We dive into how to take your own advice, develop a work-life balance, trick yourself into being motivated, and granting yourself grace along the way.
Connect with JM: @letsgowin365
Timestamps:6:51 - How do you follow your own advice?
12:17 - How JM Ryerson brings fun to his businesses
23:40 - Who do you remember, the one who sticks to a script or the one who loses their shit?
28:50 -How do we get beyond self-limiting beliefs?
40:40 - JM's advice to his younger self
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Today's meditation will help you set an intention for your days you can move through your moments with more purpose.
Every Monday in April I am sharing a 10 minute guided meditation for you to check out! As I have mentioned many times though-out the lifespan of this podcast, I am a big believer in meditation and all of its incredible benefits. It has personally helped me become a more present participant in my life, and allowed me to cope with stress as it comes in a way that serves my higher being and inner balance. I believe meditation is for everyone, and we should all carve time out of our days to connect deeper to self.
Please write a review if you enjoy the practice, and feel free to use this meditation on repeat as needed for an extra dose of self-love. xxVictoria
Dr. Kelly is a licensed psychologist, and mind-body therapist who specializes in coping mechanisms to heal through tough times, but also in guiding her clients on how to grow their self-empowerment muscle. She has her own self-discovery journal (the True You Journal) that has reflections and prompts, etc. aimed to make self discovery comprehensible and fun.
In this episode we discuss ways to become more self-aware and how to get in touch with our personal blind spots. Dr. Vincent covers the importance of taking inventory of our feelings towards all that's happening around us, and how to take notice of how our bodies respond to everything happening within us. She also digs into understanding our nervous system and building cognitive awareness.
Connect with Dr. Vincent: @Dr.KellyVincent
Timestamps:3:24 - The myth that therapists are only needed in times of trouble
8:50 - How do we become more self-aware of our own blind-spots?
17:23 - Your not lazy, your exhausted
26:55 - What is CBT?
36:00 - Dr. Kelly's advice you her younger self
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Every Monday in April I am sharing a 10 minute guided meditation for you to check out! As I have mentioned many times though-out the lifespan of this podcast, I am a big believer in meditation and all of its incredible benefits. It has personally helped me become a more present participant in my life, and allowed me to cope with stress as it comes in a way that serves my higher being and inner balance. I believe meditation is for everyone, and we should all carve time out of our days to connect deeper to self.
Please write a review if you enjoy the practice, and feel free to use this meditation on repeat as needed for an extra dose of self-love. xxVictoria
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Patrick Dossett is a Navy SEAL and Co-Founder of Madefor, a ten-month program that applies the principles of modern neuroscience, psychology, and physiology to make your brain and body better.
On this episode, Patrick talks about his journey of becoming a SEAL and the grueling physical and mental process that develops the greatest soldiers on earth. He also talks about his transition out of the SEAL Teams into business school at Wharton and his time working at Google.
Finally, Patrick discusses launching Madefor right as the pandemic hit, learning from his Co-founder Blake Mycoskie (founder of Tom's Shoes) and how Madefor is aimed to help bring peak potential out of every student.
This episode will help you unpack your mindset and set you up for success. It is a do-not-miss conversation, enjoy!
Connect with Patrick: @MadeFor_Pat
Timestamps:5:45 - How Patrick got involved in the Navy SEALs
9:51 - We place so much emphasis on the packaging
18:31 - Why did Pat have to move his horizons?
33:57 - How Pat transitioned from the SEALs to business school
39:09 - Can you make the destination the journey?
49:45 - Training you mind through hydration
54:45 - Patrick's advice to his younger self
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This week's episode is with Katie Austin. She is a fitness enthusiast, blogger, model, entrepreneur, and inspiration to females all over the world. Katie was recognized by Seventeen Magazine as one of the top ten fitness Instagrams to follow. Katie dives into her journey to not only becoming a finalist in the Sports Illustrated Swim Search, but then winning swim search. She also touches on confidence, and turning no's into yes's because things don't always work out on your first try. Katie touches on her relationship with her boyfriend as well as navigating the fitness industry. Her moto is "Focus on what you love about your body, and fill your mind with it. Unlearn the bad habit of comparing your body to someone else’s. Love you, and know that you’re beautiful right now, just as you are."
Connect with Katie: @KatieAustin
Timestamps:6:47 - Katie's auditions again after being told no
9:02 - Did you feel liberated after submitting your tape?
12:23 - Normal is inspiring
15:41 - You have to know who you are before success comes
24:31 - It gets better with age
32:03 - Katie's advice to her younger self
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This is one of our absolute favorite episodes thus far! Dr. Amen is an absolute joy to speak with and this conversation is all about how to become a happier version of you through optimizing the physical function of your brain. Dr. Daniel Amen is a leading psychiatrist who says Americans haven't been this unhappy in 50 years, but there's hope. He joins Victoria to share what he's learned from hundreds of thousands of brain scans, including the neuroscience secrets that can make you happier, how your brain type can influence your happiness, and what practical steps we can take to build happier lives. He also makes the case that happiness is a moral obligation, and being happy can lead us to a better relationship with the people around us as well as with ourselves. Ultimately, we can’t have healthy, high-functioning minds without healthy, high-functioning brains. Yet, in a world where many people feel unhappy or downright depressed, most of us aren’t prioritizing time each day to upgrade our brains and be intentional about our mindset. This episode will help guide you in the right direction.
Dr. Amen's new book, "You, Happier," is available March 22, 2022.
Timestamps:4:52 - Americans are the most unhappy since the Great Depression
12:51 - The mental health benefits of eating healthy
16:40 - A healthy vs. unhealthy brain
19:45 - Brain Envy
23:07 - Things to feel better fast that don't last
31:10 - Notice what you like about others more than what you don't
39:31 - Give your mind a name
43:56 - There's no happiness when your chasing happiness
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On today's episode: How to brag about your accomplishments without sounding pompous? How to get ahead at work with an effective "bragging" strategy?
Meredith Fineman is the author of Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion. She is an entrepreneur, writer, and media expert with over a decade of experience training individuals to use public relations as a catalyst for positive career change. She is the founder and CEO of FinePoint, a leadership and professional development company with a focus on visibility and voice. She speaks and trains a number of topics, and is best known for her speaking and training on bragging. Prepare to learn how to talk about yourself without the fear of being judged- there’s an art to it!
Timestamps:
7:29 - Meredith shares how to brag effectively
15:00 - The biggest challenges people face when gathering confidence
19:55 - Can we ever get over imposter syndrome?
25:18 - Bragging is a team sport: pass the mic
32:03 - Meredith's advice to her younger self
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Sometimes the difference between where we are and where want to be is found in the smallest of actions. This episode is about how to get to your next level. A certain amount of change will happen without our trying. Change will show up without warrant, the good, the bad, and everything in-between. Getting to our next level is completely different. Change is given, your next level is chosen. Victoria jumps into how to choose what's next in your life. She also talks a bit about her journey to submitting for Sport Illustrated Swim this year. This solo episode will give you permission to dream your big dreams, and inspiration to keep going and choose what's next for you.
Timestamps:1:38 - Your next level is chosen, not given
5:14 - You have to buy the lottery ticket to dream
8:28 - Give yourself the permission to have the big dreams
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Andrea Owen is a keynote speaker, author and podcaster. She's written three books, including: 52 Ways To Have A Kick Ass Life, How To Stop Feeling Like Shit, & Make Some Noise. In this episode we dive into taking up space and not shrinking who we are in order to make those around us more comfortable. We cover how to stop worrying about letting people down, and live the life we are called to live. Andrea talks about cultivating confidence and what avenues we can explore in order to feel more confident in our daily lives. Andrea and Victoria also cover the self-help world and how to not feel overwhelmed by what you "should be doing." Lastly, listen in as Victoria shares a little behind the scenes story on how she learned to care less about what people thought about here and live her life for her. This is a do-not-miss episode, enjoy!
Connect with Andrea: @HeyAndreaOwen
Timestamps:3:29 - Sitting on the sidelines
8:09 - Fear of shining too bright
20:18 - Take up space
24:52 - Flex your go-for-it muscle
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Dr. Mariel Buqué is a Columbia University-trained licensed psychologist, holistic mental health expert, and sound bath meditation healer. Her work centers on helping people heal their whole selves through holistic mental wellness practices and on healing wounds of intergenerational trauma. In this episode we dive into past, and sometimes unknown traumas that may have occurred during the lives of our relatives that have been passed down to us within our learned habits. We talk about how to break those cycles and start anew. This episode will teach you how to free yourself from your past and live lighter.
Timestamps:
6:58 - Holding Space
11:56 - What is Intergenerational Trauma?
16:47 - Attempting to determine the origin of Trauma
24:04 - Healing Season
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Today's episode is with Lori Harder. Is there anything this woman can't do?! She is a self-love specialist, former fitness competitor, author of A Tribe Called Bliss, creator of the Bliss Project, host of the Forbes top-rated podcast Earn Your Happy, and most recently she's added founder and CEO of Lite Pink, a new spiked and non-spiked seltzer company, to her already impressive resume.
Lori is someone who constantly reinvents herself and always questions the status quo. If she can't figure something out, best believe she doesn't give up until she finds a way. In this episode she shares her top tips to success. She dives into the story of her childhood and how she left the religion she was born into to make her own way. Lori talks about how we can stop ourselves from slipping into old belief patterns, why we should stop looking for the what and start looking for The Who, and why it's important to fail often.
This is an episode around stepping into your power. Lori gives so many amazing takeaways, get ready to feel empowered to harness your potential and go all in on your life.
Connect with Lori: @LoriHarder
Timestamps:12:21 - Your dreams cannot just stay in your mind
19:03 - Fear of not growing
26:01 - The Resilience Olympics
33:10 - Consistency and Discipline is what makes a happy human
42:32 - Kick the door open and hold it for the woman behind you
48:34 - Let it rip!
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The age old question of "how do you stay motivated?" is answered within the context of this solo episode with Victoria. For anyone who currently feels like they are lacking the motivation necessary to accomplish all of their goals and make their big dreams happen- this episode is for you. For anyone who is currently fired up and motivated beyond belief but knows they suffer from spells of not feeling motivated from time to time- this episode is for you. Victoria also talks about how to build confidence in yourself, and how your confidence could be the missing puzzle piece in building momentum towards success. Lastly, we discuss the power of doing one task at a time and how multi-tasking could be holding us back from ultimately achieving more overtime.
Timestamps:
3:08 - How do you stay motivated?
6:21 - Motivation is a fleeting emotion
10:13 - Action builds confidence, Confidence builds momentum
15:02 - Multi-tasking diminishes your focus
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Episode 36 is all about self-compassion. We are joined by Dr. Kristin Neff, who is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first studies on self-compassion almost 20 years ago. She is the author of Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself and The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. We discuss the power of self-compassion and how it can transform our lives. We discuss her fascinating (and groundbreaking) research into the psychological benefits of self-compassion, how to use self-compassion to overcome perfectionism, how to balance fierce and tender self-compassion, and so much more!
Dr. Neff has made significant scientific discoveries about self-compassion and her research has uncovered how these findings debunk many of the cultural myths surrounding compassion today. We learn the importance of treating ourselves with kindness and care. This is a powerful interview that will help you move through the world a little gentler with yourself.
Connect with Dr. Neff: @NeffSelfCompassion
Timestamps:
2:56 - Why is Self-Compassion so important?
6:51 - The balance of being hard on yourself and cheering ourselves on
13:46 - Dr. Neff on the study of Self-Compassion
17:01 - Opening your heart
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We cannot change what has happened to us. However, we can choose to tell better stories, ones that move us towards our goals instead of keeping us stuck or pulling us backwards. Kindra Hall, the storytelling expert, is relaying some of her BEST tips when it comes to using stories to reach success in our lives and in business. Our lives are created based on the stories we tell ourselves. Kinda shares how to lean into the narratives that are in line with our intentions.
Kindra is the best-selling author of Stories that Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business. Stories that Stick debuted at #2 on the Wall Street Journal Bestseller List and Forbes said it “may be the most valuable business book you read.” Her highly anticipated second book, Choose Your Story, Change Your Life: Silence Your Inner Critic and Rewrite Your Life from the Inside Out, which was released January 11, 2022. She is also known for her work as a keynote speaker and Chief Storytelling Officer at SUCCESS Magazine.
In this episode, Kindra dives deep into personal storytelling and how to create a narrative that supports a higher version of you.
Connect with Kindra: @KindraHall
Timestamps:
5:38 - "Choose Your Story, Change Your Life"
11:38 - You can't change your story
18:07 - Kindra learns the importance of how to tell a story
25:02 - The path to believing in yourself
33:47 - Recognizing the stories that tell who we are
39:58 - Its ok that not everything makes sense
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Patrice Washington is a financial expert, with a fresh and inspiring take on the "money stuff." She's been featured on the Steve Harvey Show, Dr. Oz., and dozens of other media outlets sharing her wisdom. This episode at its base layer is about living your life with purpose. Often times people say to follow your passions and the money will come- Patrice has a different idea, and she breaks it all down within this conversation. She explains how we have to find our purpose in life, then commit ourselves to our vision in order to experience true freedom. We also dig deep into what it means to truly surrender. Patrice is a #1 best seller author, and a captivating speaker, this is a do not miss episode.
Connect with Patrice: @seekwisdompcw
Timestamps:
3:33 - What it means to surrender
14:04 - Passion is for you, Purpose is for others
20:45 - Embracing your purpose
28:34 - Chase Purpose, Not Money
35:54 - Be committed to the vision, not attached to how you get there
44:07 - Don't Obsess Over Success
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Episode 33 welcomes Anthony Trucks- a former NFL Athlete, American Ninja Warrior on NBC, international speaker, host of the Aww Shift & Shift Starter Podcasts, author, and founder of Identity Shift coaching. He uses cutting edge science and psychology to upgrade how you operate so you can elevate your life and business to reach your full potential.
After being put into foster care at the age of 3, being adopted into an all-white family at the age of 14, losing his NFL career to injury and more, Anthony learned early in life how to shift with the changes. Given his background, he shouldn’t have achieved the things he did. It shouldn’t have been possible for him to become an NFL athlete or a successful entrepreneur, but Anthony wasn’t willing to settle. His entire life has been about beating the odds and redefining what’s possible given the cards he was dealt. His personal mission is to help others understand their past and present so they can shift their identity, elevate their life and business, and take control of their lives- and that's exactly what we discuss in this episode!
It is possible to turn roadblocks and obstacles into opportunities. Anthony walks us through the road map to Shift into Success!
Follow Anthony: @AnthonyTrucks
Timestamps:
4:00 - Who is Anthony Trucks?
6:01 - The Price of Admission
18:57 - Wrapped up in an Identity
20:11 - Fruit falls off the tree
26:56 - Hurt People hurt people
29:16 - Toxic vs. Guiding Guilt
36:37 - Hustle Culture. during the Holiday Season
40:02 - One piece of advise for young Anthony
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This is a solo episode with Victoria, where she sets you up for success in the New Year. A do not miss episode covering how to set goals, how to not feel shame around what you haven’t yet accomplished, and how to get clear on your path moving forward. The future is bright and we are packing light! With the New Year fast approaching, this is your one stop shop for the positive mindset you need to come out the gate strong in 2022, and keep your momentum going. Big things this year squad!!! Let’s get there TOGETHER!!!
Timestamps
1:32 - New Year, Same Me
6:23 - What are you leaving behind and what are you taking with you?
9:32 - We have to leave room for all that is new
14:43 - Breakups
20:10 - Don't take your foot off the gas
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In this episode, manifestation guru, and author of Manifesting Through Meditation, Cassandra Bodzak breaks down how bring your big dreams into tangible fruition. She teaches the four steps to manifesting and how to truly connect with the part of you that's infinite. Cassandra also speaks on eliminating our limiting beliefs, so we can see opportunities that we may have otherwise missed. This conversation will allow you to create a clear path to connecting to your conscious awareness, so you can begin to manifest your dream life, while focusing on how you want to feel. Lastly, Cassandra speaks on astrology and how the stars can align to make us feel like we are on our divine track. If you want to know how your the true power of your mind and how you can use your to harness everything you've ever wanted- this episode is for you!
Connect with Cassandra: @CassandraBodzak
Timestamps
3:26 - Manifestation
14:44 - Connecting to your soul's desire
27:15 - Limiting Beliefs
35:06 - Quantum Embodiment
39:05 - Life-Coached by the stars
49:40 - Don't worry so much
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Ed Latimore is a former heavy weight boxer, and avid chess player, with a degree in physics, who grew up in housing projects. He is the author of three books and uses his social media following to inspire. In this episode Ed recounts the mindset he cultivated to reinvent himself many times over, and against what some might say, are all odds. Ed speaks on the concept of time and how it will pass no matter what, therefore we should make our dreams realities. Ed also talks about the company we keep and knowing when it's time to move on from relationships that no longer serve us. This episode will make you feel like you can do anything you set your mind to. If Ed can do it then we can do it!
Ed on social media: @EdLatimore
Timestamps4:01 - Against All Odds
10:13 - Time is always going to pass
14:14 - Upsetting the social hierarchy
17:56 - Ed's control of his emotions
29:03 - Ed's childhood in the projects
33:45 - External Identity
43:09 - You don't have to be the best at everything
46:35 - Lessons from the Boxing Ring
55:44 - When is the last time you tried something new?
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Let's step into a new narrative around success. Is success a destination? Do we ever actually arrive there? Forget about the rate of motion and focus your energy on consistency. This solo episode with Victoria will inspire you to consider your own relationship with success. This episode will also site examples on why building momentum through consistency is key.
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Akin Akman joins us on the Very Best Self Podcast. A former pro tennis player, turned fitness instructor, and entrepreneur. He is the co-owner of Aarmy- a fitness studio that incorporates strength training as well as cycling classes with a cult like following. Akin grew up training at the world famous IMG academy with the infamous Nick Bollettieri. Nick was known for training the likes of Andre Agassi and Anna Kournikova. Akin was immersed in training like a champion and developing the mindset of a champion from the age of seven years old when he and his sister first joined the academy and began training with Nick. So much of what he learned playing tennis is applied to his style of coaching at Aarmy and it's the reason so many people come back day after day. His training becomes not just a place to workout but a place to meet other like-minded people and to connect to your limitless possibilities; a lifestyle. Akin is a former co-worker of Victoria's at SoulCycle where he worked for many years. In this episode we uncover how to tap into your greatness. Prepare to be inspired by Akin, his story, and his unique approach to life.
Connect with Akin: @Akiniko
Timestamps
9:49 - Learning how to be a great coach
14:18 - Everything is hard, but rewarding
18:47 - Falling in love with coaching
28:42 - If nothing is fixed, anything is possible
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This week's guest, Trish Barillas, is a creator of positive change. Trish is a life-coach, speaker, and author who battles anxiety, and vulnerably uses her platform to share her journey. She has over a decade of experience in relationship, anxiety, and job coaching. In this episode Trish speaks on eliminating the shame that often comes from experiencing anxiety. She wrote a memoir titled “The Face of Anxiety” which talks about her personal experience and aimes to break the stigma associated with mental illnesses. She is a survivor of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)/Panic Disorder which has plagued her for most of her life. She uses her life experiences & expertise in the field of Anxiety to help her clients take their lives back. This episode is for those who suffer from anxiety, but also those who do not. We know this episode will help you all feel both inspired & lifted.
Connect with Trish: @tbarillas
Timestamps
4:34 - Owning your own anxiety
9:52 - Sticking to your true self
13:08 - The definition of Anxiety
18:11 - Finding what works for YOUR body
23:11 - Being honest and ok with who YOU are
33:29 - Advice for your younger self
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Tanya Dalton is a best-selling author, speaker, and nationally recognized productivity expert. Tanya serves as a growth strategist for female leaders. Her highly anticipated second book, On Purpose: The Busy Woman’s Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning and Success, is available in bookstores now! In this episode we get into the nuts and bolts of living your life on purpose, and with purpose. She also uncovers how to live life through a more positive lens and end each day feeling more fulfilled and satisfied. She is a super inspiring human with incredible insight and unique ideas on how to create a life we dream of. Get ready for mindset hacks galore and to finish this episode ready to crush your goals.
What we chat about in this episode?
- How to get to the root cause of limiting beliefs
- Actionable steps to effectively create new habits and achieve your goals
- The right mindset to get back on track towards your life goals
Connect with Tanya: @Tanya.i.Dalton @Inkwellpress
7:23 - Setting the right goals
8:35 - Purpose
13:47 - 80,000 People
26:40 - You in the Present vs. Future
32:02 - Beautiful Mess
38:40 - Sinking Ship
41:35 - One piece of advice
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LaToya D talks anxiety in the most relatable way and that's what this episode is all about. She is the author of Lose The Thoughts, Keep The Mind, a book where she uncovers her signature guide on how to stop overthinking. Her motto in life is to "normalize conversations around mental health, one post at a time." She is on a mission to share that it's OK to not be OK all the time. She also has her own podcast: The Analog Girl- where she discusses how to manage anxiety, mental health, and personal growth. Her goal is help people overcome their anxieties so that they can step into their most powerful selves. She encourages people to find their “analog” AKA their balance in this very fast-paced world. She is a Bronx girl and a promoter of wellness and Black excellence.
In this episode LaToya gets very personal and vulnerable about her personal struggles with mental health. She speaks on depersonalization, holiday anxiety and so much more. This conversation is all about beating anxiety, finding happiness, and living as your most authentic self. She offers tips for battling intrusive thoughts and getting into a headspace that serves you rather than hinders you.
Timestamps:
8:26 - Representation and Mental Health
14:52 - Lose the Thoughts, Keep the Mind
21:36 - Depersonalization
28:18 - Men, It's ok to not be ok
33:02 - Edible's aren't for everyone
38:03 - Holiday Anxiety
43:14 - Focus on You
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Listening to Angie speak is like hanging with your most down-to-earth friend. She started her Instagram account @HealthfulRadiance to document her personal struggles with loving the skin she's in. She opened up and vulnerably shared her journey with her followers and as a result, created an incredibly engaged community. She leaned into the parts of her life that she was working on, and found there were a lot of people just like her. She then wrote a book called A Body to Love where she shares how to cultivate community, body positivity, and self-love in the age of social media.
Beyond all of these incredible accolades, you can stop by her page for amazing, simple, and delicious recipes.
This episode uncovers the beauty we are all capable of tapping into when we choose to love ourselves. The conversation had will also shed a light on what is possible for each of us if we talk about our personal struggles versus keeping them bottled up inside. Recognizing that we can actually teach people around us exactly how we need to be supported through our highs and lows. We hope you enjoy!
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Keith Barry is a world-renowned Mentalist, Magician & Subconscious Mind Specialist. His entertaining keynotes & live performances inspire audiences to break through performance barriers and reprogramme their subconscious minds to accomplish their biggest goals. He has a new book called Brain Hacks, and you may have seen him on Conan O'brien, Jimmy Kimmel, or Ellen, along with the show he currently has on the CW. In this episode we cover how to hack your own subconscious mind, how to minimize negative thoughts, imposter syndrome, the effectiveness of hypnosis, and so much more!
Timestamps
[7:20] - Talent and passion
[26:03] - Hypnosis in medicine
[55:20] - LIVE Mind Hack
[60:46] - One piece of advise for your younger self
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How much of our lives have we just simply accepted as our own personal truth? We think to ourselves "That's just the way I am" or "That's the way it's always been" What if just because things have always been a certain way, doesn't actually mean that things always have to continue to be a certain way. In this solo episode, Victoria shares an interesting perspective on how to rewrite your story and perhaps step into a narrative that supports your higher being and next level. She breaks down barriers and challenges you to think about why you do what you do and how you might do things differently. Victoria also shares an exercise to help you uncover your personal story, while sharing a vulnerable truth of her own. Get ready to learn how to stop living your life on auto-pilot and develop an Up Until Now Attitude.
Timestamps:
[1:09] How do you tie your shoes?
[2:25] We tend to live our lives on autopilot.
[4:02] Rewriting our stories.
[6:59] Victoria's father.
[10:09] We can relearn things.
[10:48] HOW to rewrite our stories.
[12:15] An "up until now" attitude.
[16:38] Preparing for the upcoming year.
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Ken Coleman has been dubbed America's Career Coach. He delivers practical advice to help people discover the roles they were born to play in this life- all while giving the necessary tools to map it out. He is the #1 bestselling author of The Proximity Principle, as well as his latest book From Paycheck to Purpose. In this episode we uncover how to live your life on purpose and how to live to work, versus working to live. Inspiring doesn't scratch the surface in terms of how incredible this episode is- Ken is the real deal. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
2:46 - Living to work vs working to live
7:38 - 3 Voices of Fear & Doubt
17:10 - Struggle gives us Strength
22:30 - Making what your good at your job
32:28 - Connecting vs. Networking
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Mental Performance Coach and former Yankees Mental Conditioning Coordinator Lauren Johnson joins the pod to talk all things performative mindset. How to connect to your best self and remain present when the pressure is on. Sharing insight that not only athletes can lean on, but entrepreneurs, as well as anyone seeking to up their game in life can learn from. She dives into understanding what's required in order to be great, and knowing that how you prepare for today's challenges will not be the same as how you prepare for tomorrow's battles. Lauren in an expert in this arena and we cannot wait for you to hear from her!
Timestamps
3:00 - Lauren's story
10:10 - Victoria's 7 P's
11:30 - Yankee's Journaling
17:14 - Don't specialize too early
22:04 - Knowing what you sign up for
30:50 - Practicing Meditation
33:25 - WIN
37:18 - Temporary Worth
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There are times in life when it helps to zoom in, and there are times when it’s best to zoom out. It makes so much sense that we wish for the roadmap and for someone to give us the keys and tell us where to go in advance- but, life doesn’t work that way. In this solo episode, Victoria talks about the parallels found in an unlikely place and how you can navigate your way through hard decisions with a little more ease.
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Fellow SoulCycle instructor, Host of A Little Bit Crazy Podcast, and former elementary school teacher Kallie House dives into her path to connecting to her authentic self. She shares her story on quitting her job to pursue a different career with no promises of it working out. She talks about her choice to abandon an Instagram account with over 100k followers and start over new. This is an episode about a girl navigating her way through life and how she inspires people along the way.
Timestamps:
[4] Why she left being a school teacher to become a soul cycle instructor
[12] The courage to make that life change towards that pull no matter what age you are
[16] Leaving a 100K instagram account to start fresh
[27] Kallie's Survivor audition
[32] VB's Amazing Race audition
[37] How to deal with Instagram haters
[42] Kallie's advice to her younger self
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New York Times best selling author Ryder Carroll joins us to talk all things productivity and his creation of the Bullet Journal Method. This unique method has the ability to transform your life from cluttered to clear, and has helped people of all ages and all walks of life become more intentional with their time and goals.
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Hi Squad! I read a headline recently that blew my mind! It sparked a major shift in my perspective on failure, and this episode is all about how to use failure to your advantage, and perhaps see your perceived mistakes in a different light. The moments when things didn't work out, or go the way you planned are all a part of the plan.
Per usual, there's a sports undertone in this episode- however, VB also jumps into failure in the realm of love and relationships as well!
Please enjoy this solo episode with Victoria and share this with a friend!
Timestamps:
1:39 - Failing
3:51 - Kobe Bryant
6:08 - We miss 100% of the shots we don't take
8:44 - Where are you holding yourself back?
9:47 - Relationships
14:02 - Let's decide that it is okay to fail
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Dr. Mallory is a functional medicine doctor who specializes in psychology, specifically as it pertains to stress. In this hugely educational episode she covers how the body and the mind handle stress, and how to unpack our feelings and emotions to get through hard days, as well as hard times. She has a wealth of knowledge on these topics and really dives deep in sharing what she knows- siting so many takeaways that we can all apply to enrich or daily lives.
Timestamps
[3] How stress affects us
[5] Good types of stress
[6] How to manage stress appropriately
[13] Dealing with negativity bias
[19] Dealing with being overwhelmed
[25] Dr. Mal's thoughts on Adderall
[29] Strategies to know ourselves better
[35] How to get through the other side of anxiety
[45] Toxic positivity
[51] Stress hormone
[59] Dr. Mal's advice to her younger self
Where to find Dr. Mallory
@Dr.Mallory
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Jordan is the youngest brother and Founder of Super Coffee. He's an athlete, and an entrepreneur, who had a vision and went all in on his vision. He dropped out of college, and forfeited his full-ride basketball scholarship in order to create a no sugar added coffee drink. He recognized a void in the market and stepped in to fill that void. Jordan talks about how he takes care of his own mental health, and his employees, while adding positive energy into the lives of his consumers through purchasing their product. This is a do-not-miss-episode!
Timestamps
[4] Drink Super Coffee's mission
[7] The story of how Jordan created Drink Super Coffee from his college dorm room
[16] Their appearance on Shark Tank
[21] How they dealt with failures and pushed through
[25] Importance of vacations and unwinding for yourself
[28] How meditation has helped Jordan throughout this journey
[33] Jordan's best advice to a younger version of himself
Find Jordan and Drink Super Coffee at
@jordan_decicco
drinksupercoffee.com
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In this episode, your host, Victoria, shares her 4 C's to getting unstuck and making it all happen. These are four things anyone can do and she breaks down how to make each one happen and ultimately get you on your way to creating more, succeeding more, and accomplishing more. This is your roadmap to getting out of your head and out of your own way!
Timestamps
(3) - Clarity
(5)- Confidence
(7) - Courage
(10) - Consistency
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Angela Gargano is currently on the cover of Oxygen Magazine and a 4x Ninja Warrior. She dives deep into manifestation in this episode and talks about how she took her dreams and made them a reality. She shares what she did to get to where she is, and sites real life examples that anyone could apply to their own life too.
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This episode is sure to be an inspiring one. Enjoy Preston's story and hopefully feel more motivated than ever to go after creating all you dream of as well!
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This is Victoria's SoulCycle journey. Listen in as she shares how she created a life and a career around fitness and what she learned from her mistakes along the way. It wasn't an easy route, and there was no easy button. This episode talks about following your heart, getting real about what's important to you, and not settling. You will be inspired to push through your own challenges and get to the other side of your obstacles.
Taye Anita is a dear friend and INSPIRING WOMAN! She's a badass Canadian, and owner of the most popular spin studio in Canada- SpinCo. She went through a hard break up, sought out self-development and never looked back. Becoming a motivational speaker herself, she will motivate you to choose yourself, choose your power, and choose joy. Please enjoy this episode, choose you, and never look back.
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We are honored to have Emmy award winning journalist and New York Times best selling author Kate Fagan on today's episode. Her most recent book, All The Colors Came Out is a memoir centered around Kate, a former pro basketball player, who left everything behind — including her high profile on-air job at ESPN -- to care for another ex-pro: her dad, an original girl dad. She outlines lessons learned from her incredible father, as well as his challenging battle against ALS.
This is undoubtedly one of the most heartwarming and inspiring stories we have ever read, and you don't have to have read the book to find a vast amount of inspiration in this episode. This episode will leave you feeling inspired to appreciate the little things in life and not take anything for granted. We are so excited to share it with you! Please share it with anyone who needs it!
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You may know Eric Bigger from Rachel Lindsay's season of The Bachelorette, he was also seen on Bachelor in Paradise, as well as MTV's newest show Match Me If You Can- as impressive as these accolades are, they aren't the reason we had him on the show. Eric is an extremely motivational guy who inspires his following with positivity and small mental shifts on the daily. He is the author of Transformation, a self-improvement workbook created to aid you in changing your mindset, changing your energy, and ultimately change your life.
This is a do not miss episode that you'll want to listen to over and over again. Grab a pen and paper to write down some of his wisdom. We promise his mindset on life will leave you feeling beyond inspired.
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Ash Wilking is a certified Badash. She's an instructor at Rumble, a Nike Trainer, has her own app, and recently completed a 70.3 Iron Man. Listen in as she recounts the mental hurdles she faced during her race and how she made it across the finish line. Ash also goes deep into the creation of her app, and how she shared her journey with her community along the way. Other topics include Instagram versus reality, and lastly, Ash opens up and shares vulnerably about a past toxic relationship and how she stood up for herself and moved on.
This episode will leave you feeling inspired to canon ball into the deep end of life- Enjoy!
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Danielle is a community builder. She teaches fitness, but she is so much more than a professional sweater! Listen in as she talks about the importance of building community in whatever your profession is, and how to put service to others first. We also cover how to show up authentic to who you are and not conform to who the world wants you to be. Lastly, we all face nay-sayers and non-believers, Danielle and Victoria unpack the best methods to brushing off the haters.
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We have the power to recreate ourselves and reinvent ourselves any time we want to. Meditation can help with that. In this episode, davidji dives deep into the benefits of meditation, as well as how to meditate, while also touching on life itself and our paths to becoming more connected to our purpose. He speaks on pivoting towards our life's calling and turning the side-hustle, into the main hustle.
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Alex Aust is a go-getter, plain and simple. What we love most about her is how she empowers those around her to be multi-facetted. She is an athlete, Olympic gold professional lacrosse player who also coaches youth in pursuing the sport. Beyond that she's created an incredible fitness community called The Sweaat Life. And, most recently she's crossed over to becoming a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model. We talk pursuing your quiet dreams and having the confidence to make it all happen. She's a rockstar through and through. Enjoy!
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The why behind the Very Best Self podcast and what makes this podcast unique. Victoria dives deep into a personal story that many people may not know about her and reveals the underlying reasons why she fell in love with personal development many years ago. She lets her listeners know what they can expect from her and why you should tune in each week.
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Welcome to the Very Best Self Podcast! I hope you enjoy this trailer and remember to tune in every Tuesday for new episodes!
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