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Michele Lamoureux
Guiding women to Design a Life They Love through weekly interviews that inspire and provide actionable tips.
Dr. Comen has dedicated her medical career to saving the lives of women. An award-winning, internationally sought-after clinician and physician-scientist, Dr. Comen works as a medical oncologist with a specialty in breast cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and is an assistant professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. She earned her BA in the history of science from Harvard College and her MD from Harvard Medical School, then completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and her fellowship in oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She’s the author of All In Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why It Matters Today which we discuss on the show today.
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Book: All In Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why It Matters Today
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ZOE’s menopause research shows that perimenopause and menopause symptoms can be reduced through nutrition. Thousands of women took part in their research and the findings show that changing food habits may reduce the chance of having a particular menopause symptom by up to 37% for some women, and this includes women taking HRT. It’s no surprise that what you eat can impact how you feel In this interview you’ll learn more about the research and specific food and lifestyle modifications that make a difference.
My two guests are: Dr. Federica Amati, who works as Head Nutritionist for science and nutrition company, ZOE and holds a PhD in Clinical Medicine Research from Imperial College London, has a masters in Public Health and is an Association for Nutrition (AfN) accredited Nutritionist. Alongside her research and nutrition work, Federica has written two books, Recipes for a Better Menopause and Every Body Should Know This, which was recently released in the UK.
Sarah Berry is a Professor at King’s College London and has run more than 35 human nutrition studies. Notably, she is the Chief Scientist at ZOE, the science and nutrition company. She’s the lead nutritional scientist for the ZOE PREDICT study — the world’s largest in-depth nutritional research program and leads research across menopause, microbiome and sleep.
This is a deep dive into how to use nutrition to manage menopausal symptoms so be sure to share it with your friends!
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GUEST INFORMATION Website: zoe.com/menoscale Instagram: Zoe Sarah on IG Federica on IG
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Are you in a fashion rut? Do you have a closet full of clothes but struggle with what to wear? Do you want to elevate your every day style so you feel great? Would you like to know how to create a capsule wardrobe and one for travel? You’ll learn a simple 5-step process for getting organized around dressing well so you look and feel your best no matter the occasion. Mary Lou Andre, who is a nationally recognized stylist, corporate image consultant, speaker and author, is here to share simple strategies and some of her favorite brands she’s loving these days. If you enjoy learning about fashion and style, or your sense of style has changed, or you just want to understand an easy way to get organized around looking your best, this interview is for you. While on the show notes page, we’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to live your best midlife.
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GUEST INFORMATIONWEBSITE: www.dressingwell.com BUY THE BOOK: Ready To Wear: An Expert’s Guide to Choosing and Using Your Wardrobe SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @marylouandrestyle FB dressingwell
GUEST BIO: Mary Lou Andre is a nationally recognized stylist, corporate image consultant, speaker and author. She is founder and president of Organization By Design, Inc., a Needham, Massachusetts-based wardrobe management, fashion and image consulting firm that helps individuals and organizations understand the power of being appropriately dressed in a variety of situations. Her fashion and professional image insights are regularly featured in national publications such as In Style, Real Simple, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Marie Claire, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, Esquire, Executive Female, Family Circle, Sales & Marketing Magazine, Woman’s Day, Working Mother and The Washington Post. She is the author of Ready to Wear: An Expert’s Guide to Choosing and Using Your Wardrobe
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In this inspiring conversation, we are joined by Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir — a visionary artist, filmmaker, systems thinker, and the creative force behind InnSæi — to explore the power of intuition, imagination, and inner transformation as drivers of meaningful change. Hrund shares her journey across a diverse career, her deep belief in the balance between the rational and intuitive, and how embracing our inner wisdom can lead to more compassionate and sustainable futures. We all have intuition and the ability to access it and you’ll learn tools to connect with your intuition and understand just how important it is for our lives—personally and professionally. Share it with a friend!
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GUEST INFORMATION Website: https://hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com/ Book: InnSaei: Icelandic wisdom for turbulent times Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hrundgunnsteinsdottir/ Hrund’s Ted Talk
GUEST BIO: Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir is an Icelandic thought leader, author, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and TED/keynote speaker. She is remodelling our understanding of intuition, through the Icelandic concept of InnSæi. Through her writing, coaching and speaking, she helps individuals and organisations rethink and reshape their relationship with change, uncertainty, and intuition, bringing together some of the world’s foremost research and practices on the fundamental role intuition plays when we take decisions, lead, build teams and innovate in times of uncertainty.Hrund has had leading roles in investments and innovation in the Nordics, development and post-conflict reconstruction with the UN in Europe and Asia. She led Iceland’s Sustainability centre Festa, transforming its role, stakeholder engagement and size from 2019-2023. Hrund is a trusted coach and advisor to leaders around the world. She is an Advisory Council Member at Yale’s International Leadership Center, a Nordic Ignite Angel Ambassador, and has been recognised as a Yale World Fellow, World Economic Young Global Leader (alumni) and WEF Cultural Leader.
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In this powerful episode, I sit down with somatic practitioner and author Karden Rabin to explore the fascinating world of nervous system regulation and how it holds the key to physical, emotional, and mental healing. Karden, author of The Secret Language of the Body: Regulate Your Nervous System, Heal Your Body and Free Your Mind, breaks down the science and somatics behind trauma, stress, chronic pain, and emotional patterns — and reveals how tuning into your body can set help you transform your health.
Whether you’re dealing with burnout, trauma, anxiety, autoimmune disease, or just want to learn more nervous system regulation, this conversation is packed with insights and tools to help you reclaim your well-being from the inside out. Be sure to share it with your friends! Check out part of one series here!
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GUEST INFORMATION Website: https://somiainternational.com/ Symptom Healing Workshop (May 20 at 9am ET) Kripalu Retreat Link Book: The Secret Language of the Body by Karden Rabin and Jennifer Mann Instagram: Karden Rabin and Jennifer Mann
Other Books Mentioned: The Body Keeps The Score Healing Back Pain Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
GUEST BIO: Karden Rabin is a nervous system medicine practitioner and an expert in the fields of trauma and psychophysiological disorders. Over the last fifteen years he has combined principles of bodywork, brain retraining, and somatic trauma therapies and helped thousands of clients across the globe heal from chronic pain and illness. Karden is the Co-Founder of SOMIA and a regular contributor to Bessel Van Der Kolk’s Trauma Research Foundation. He has led programming for The Wounded Warrior Project, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and Starbucks.
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Learn how to regulate your nervous system and heal your life with Karden Rabin, the co-author of "The Secret Language of the Body: Heal Your Body, Free Your Mind". Karden shares why it is the path to healing pain, anxiety, depression, food sensitivites, and other issues that impact the body and mind. He explains why your nervous system can get dysregulated, the symptoms it might produce, and practical exercises you can implement today to regain a sense of your true self.
This is a deep dive into understanding your nervous system and how to speak the language of your body. Absolutely fascinating conversation. Be sure to share it with your friends!
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GUEST INFORMATION Website: https://somiainternational.com/ Free Resource: https://programs.somiainternational.com/ns-practice-pack Book: The Secret Language of the Body by Karden Rabin and Jennifer Mann Instagram: Karden Rabin and Jennifer Mann
Other Books Mentioned: The Body Keeps The Score Healing Back Pain Healing Trauma
GUEST BIO: Karden Rabin is a nervous system medicine practitioner and an expert in the fields of trauma and psychophysiological disorders. Over the last fifteen years he has combined principles of bodywork, brain retraining, and somatic trauma therapies and helped thousands of clients across the globe heal from chronic pain and illness. Karden is the Co-Founder of SOMIA and a regular contributor to Bessel Van Der Kolk’s Trauma Research Foundation. He has led programming for The Wounded Warrior Project, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and Starbucks.
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I believe in preventative health and today I am discussing my experience getting my second colonoscopy at the age of 53. The recommended age for colonoscopies is now 45 instead of 50. I think many people put it off because they don’t know what is going to happen, so I’m going into detail (without sharing TMI) so you can feel prepared.
I put my colonoscopy off for too long because I didn’t have enough information, so I wanted to share what I know based on what I went through in case it helps you. Also, my first colonoscopy was incomplete. In this solocast I share what was different the second time around, including the anesthesia used and why I scheduled it for a different time of day.
This episode is not advice. It is for entertainment purposes only. Anything dealing with your health should be discussed with your trusted healthcare provider, always.
First Episode I did on getting a colonoscopy.
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According to the latest research, approximately 40% of women in the United States will experience noticeable hair loss by age 40. Hair loss and thinning hair can have profound emotional and psychological impacts. Dr. Alan Bauman joins us to share valuable insights on the causes of hair loss, supplement recommendations, innovative restoration techniques, the best treatment options available today, where the future of hair restoration is going, and offers practical advice for women struggling with thinning hair. If you are experiencing hair loss, this episode is packed with information you won’t want to miss! Be sure to follow the show and share this episode with a friend!
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GUEST INFORMATIONWEBSITE: https://shop.baumanmedical.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/380395 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baumanmedical/ Dr. Bauman’s personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/dralanbauman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baumanmedical
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Dr. Bauman is an acclaimed board-certified hair restoration physician with over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He is the founder and CEO of Bauman Medical, an international leading treatment center in the field of hair restoration. Dr. Bauman has established himself as an authority in the industry.+ 34,000 Patients Treated + 12,000 Hair Transplant Surgeries Performed + 12,000 PRP Hair Regrowth Treatments Administered. Dr. Bauman is one of approximately only 200 physicians worldwide to achieve the certification from the esteemed American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS).
Medical errors are reported to be the third leading cause of death in the United States, and our guest, Dr. Julie Siemers, has been leading the charge since 2009 in educating students, colleagues, and the broader medical community on the critical skills needed to recognize patient deterioration and promote safe nursing practices.
In this important conversation, you’ll learn how to communicate more effectively with doctors, nurses, and the health care team; discover the 3 Ps that can help protect your family; and find out about a website that grades hospitals on key safety metrics like post-operative infections and blood clots. Dr. Siemers also shares how to navigate the hospital chain of command if you need to escalate concerns, how to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections, and how to ask the right questions about medication safety—and so much more. Please share this powerful and potentially life-saving episode with everyone you know!
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- Website: https://drjuliesiemers.com/
- Book: Surviving Your Hospital Stay: A Nurse Educator’s Guide to Staying Safe and Living to Tell About It
- TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbWkt2P7SKI
- Hospital Ratings: https://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliesiemers
Guest Bio: Dr. Julie Siemers, DNP, MSN, RN, is a patient safety consultant, industry nurse leader, and educator. She is also the founder of Lifebeat Solutions and the author of the bestselling book ‘Surviving Your Hospital Stay: A Nurse Educator’s Guide to Staying Safe and Living to Tell About It. She currently serves as Campus Executive Director for a large Nursing University in California and is responsible for providing strategic direction to successfully achieve academic and operational goals—building upon past successes and driving excellence in nursing education.
If you have stubborn belly fat and are tired of not being able to fit into your clothes and want a roadmap on how to burn that belly fat and gain muscle, this episode is for you! This isn’t about weight loss as much as it is about truly optimizing your health so you feel strong and vibrant. It’s about lifestyle modifications that actually empower you.
You’ll learn: how to take care of your metabolic health, the top 3 mistakes women make when trying to lose belly fat, the 3 things that cause the most inflammation in our bodies, the labs you should ask for, how to build muscle, what the ideal plate looks like in terms of protein, fat, and carbs, as well as a hack to reach your daily water goals, and more. This episode covers it all with Dr. Megan Lyons, who is a has helped thousands of clients heal and feel good again. Please share it with all of your friends. Together we can get healthier!
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- Website: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/
- Book: Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness
Guest Bio: Dr. Megan Lyons is a Harvard graduate with two Master’s degrees, two Board Certifications, and a Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition. Megan and her team have amassed over 15,000 hours of 1-to-1 nutrition consulting with clients internationally, providing personalized guidance to help individuals achieve their health goals.
We all want to feel connected at work and in life. To live in a way that feels fulfilling and meaningful. But what happens when you are in a place of transition and aren’t sure what is next? How do you figure out what to pursue? How do you create a real connection with yourself and then with people and the outside world (nature, spirit, awe, etc)? How can we use connection to get connected to our purpose, joy, meaning, and live a great life. These are a few of the areas we covered in this empowering conversation with Dr. Adam Dorsay who shares tactical tips for living the life you love.
Connection is essential to a long, healthy, and fulfilled life. Our guest today is the author of Super Psyched, and he says being super psyched is about connection – being connected to our psyches: our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Adam shares his 4 part connection formula which you can implement today along with other helpful advice based on his many years of working with high performers. So excited for you to listen + share this conversation with your friends!
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- Website: https://dradamdorsay.com/
- Book: Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love
- Resource Mentioned: VIA Character Strengths Assessment
Guest Bio: Adam Dorsay is a licensed psychologist and host of the award-winning podcast SuperPsyched. He is the author of Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love.
Learn how to live longer, healthier, and happier by reframing your relationship to stress — it’s time to stress ourselves “the right way”. The Science is showing that stress is beneficial and it helps build resilience. In this fascinating interview you’ll learn about a new approach to stress management. “It’s Stress 2.0” according to my guest, top doctor and leading researcher, Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist. Once you listen you’ll have a new understanding about how to view stress and use it to improve your health.
“Dr. Bergquist unpacks a surprising paradox: our bodies actually need stress to thrive; by deliberately stressing yourself the right way, you will heal, repair, and regenerate your body. In her forthcoming book The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier, Dr. Bergquist explains that brief bursts of “good” stress, such as fasting, high-intensity exercise, and cold and hot exposure, can activate our cellular repair mechanisms and lead to better overall health, increased energy, and even improved longevity.” So excited for you to listen + share this conversation with all of your friends!
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- Website: https://drsharonbergquist.com/
- Book: The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier―An Essential Stress Management Companion with a Mind-Body-Soul Approach
- FREE GUIDE MENTIONED – 10 Tests for Your Health and Longevity
- Social: @thegoodstressdoctor X: @TheGoodStressDr
Guest Bio: Sharon Horesh Bergquist, MD, is an award-winning physician, innovative healthcare leader, and visionary researcher renowned for spearheading a science-based approach to applying lifestyle as medicine. She has helped lead numerous clinical trials, including the Emory Healthy Aging Study and the NIH funded Emory Healthy Brain Study. Dr. Bergquist is widely published in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to over 200 news segments, including Good Morning America, CNN, ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR. She hosts The Whole Health Cure podcast and her popular Ted-Ed video on how stress affects the body has been viewed over six million times. She received her degrees from Yale College and Harvard Medical School.
Have you ever heard a song and were suddenly transported back in time? A memory of a school dance, a sporting event, or the memory of that song you listened to on repeat after a break-up. Imagine watching a movie without music, would it have the same impact? No! Music is a universal tool a “language” and there are instruments that date back tens of thousands of years. It has been a part of life for so long and often an unrecognized source for personal and professional development.
In this beautiful and rich conversation, Sara Leila Sherman, who is a distinguished classical musician and educator, renowned for her work in making music accessible to young audiences through her children’s concert series, Mozart for Munchkins, joins us. We discuss the idea of treating music as you would diet or exercise— something that is integral to your well-being. Sara shares how music can be used as part of a mindfulness practice as well as a tool to develop better habits. You’ll hear how music is a way to foster connection with others and why it’s good to expand our musical interests. She is the co-author of “Resonant Minds: The Transformative Power of Music, One Note at a Time” which you’ll learn more about in this episode.
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- Website: https://mozartformunchkins.com/
- Book: Resonant Minds: The Transformative Power of Music, One Note at a Time
Guest Bio: Sara Leila Sherman is a distinguished classical musician and educator, renowned for her work in making music accessible to young audiences through her children’s concert series, Mozart for Munchkins, and the non-profit Little Mozart Foundation. Blending music and mindfulness, she has pioneered innovative approaches that empower educators and parents to use music as a tool for mindful learning and personal growth at esteemed institutions such as Lincoln Center Kids, The New York Public Library, and Hudson Yards to ensure music is available to all communities. She is the co-author of the upcoming book Resonant Minds: The Transformative Power of Music, One Note at a Time (foreword by Goldie Hawn; Bloomsbury; April 15th, 2025).
Ayurveda is a 5,000 year old ancient healing system that not only helps you heal your body but it helps you align all areas of your life. Ayurvedic Doctor, Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya is on the show to discuss her book “Your Body Already Knows” and reminds us of the innate wisdom within and how to access it for healing.
You’ll learn about the importance of nature’s circadian rhythms and how to work with yours. The importance of diet, exercise, breath, sleep, and more to reconnect to a state of true health. And you’ll hear about easy to implement daily rituals that will rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit.
This is an empowering and beautiful conversation — please share it with a friend!
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- Website: www.nidhi.me
- Book: Your Body Already Knows: Intuitive Ayurveda 21 Days to Reset your Gut, Sleep, Mood, and Health
- Social: Nidhi on IG
Guest Bio: Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya, a NAMA-certified Ayurvedic Doctor, is known for her modern approach. A faculty member at the Shakti School of Ayurveda, she offers Ayurvedic Nutrition courses on OneCommune.com, a video platform with over 3.5 billion views on TikTok. She has written for Ayurveda & Health Tourism, MindBodyGreen.com, and speaks at major corporations like Google. She has amassed over 180k followers on Instagram and has been featured in Vogue, Allure, and Harper’s Bazaar, as well as English-language Indian newspapers Times of India and Indian Express. She is based in New York.
In a fast-paced world, with 25% of people estranged from a loved one, this conversation is about creating meaningful connections and repairing them as well. We are exploring the power of inquiry and setting up the right space to reconnect us to one another. My guest shares specific strategies to connect with others. We also discuss the role of social media and its impact on our sense of belonging and how to make sure we use the apps and they don’t use us. Share this interview with a friend!
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- Website: https://shop.theskindeep.com/ https://www.topazadizes.com/
- Book: 12 Questions for Love: A Guide to Intimate Conversations and Deeper Relationships
- Social: https://www.instagram.com/the_skindeep/ and https://www.youtube.com/c/theskindeep/videos
Guest Bio: Topaz Adizes is an Emmy award-winning writer, director, and experience design architect. His works have been selected to Cannes, Sundance, IDFA, and SXSW; featured in New Yorker magazine, Vanity Fair, and the New York Times; and have garnered an Emmy for new approaches to documentary and Two World Press photo awards for immersive storytelling and interactive documentary.
Tatiana ended up paralyzed and was told how she would never walk again. You’ll hear how she was able to heal. Tatiana realized that ignoring her pain for so long was not ideal and learned to work with her pain and emotions and help others do the same. Our bodies are always talking to us and we need to honor the wisdom it’s sharing. This is a beautiful conversation about honoring your body, working with your energy, and trusting your inner knowing. Be sure to share it with a friend!
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- Website: https://mentalhealthsolutionsonline.com
Guest Bio: Tatiana Miller is a Clinical Health and Wellness Counselor & Corporate Consultant named 1 of the Top 10 “Most Inspiring Women Leaders of 2022 by IRE publications and 1 of the top 10 Executive Coaches in Texas in 2024. Her groundbreaking work in training and development has been a part of Fortune 500 companies, Olympic training, and professional teams. She developed a program to integrate Eastern and Western medicine while establishing the nation’s first Integrative Medicine program while being part of the Neurology Pain Team. Her passion is to teach others to cultivate and strengthen the connection between mind, body, and spirit. In her journey, she has been an international presenter, facilitator, lecturer, and professor of psychology. She also co-founded a non-profit that helps provide mental health services for those in need by giving youth tools to manage their emotions mindfully. Her children’s books are available on Amazon and benefit Rx4Life, a non-profit. Her strategic programming and coaching have gotten award-winning results. She has a radio show, How to Be a Human, that airs weekly.
Learn ancient traditions to promote longevity and healthspan, with Michelle Jungmin Bang, the author of Sun & Ssukgat, The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness, & Longevity. In this fascinating conversation you’ll learn about Michelle’s East-West training in preventative health and 16 years of living in Asia learning from: deep sea divers (haenyeo) in their 90s, the Buddhist Nuns, and centenarians. You’ll also learn concepts, like jeong, which could be the secret to longevity. Tune in to learn what it means, how you can apply it, and how to integrate the other self-care strategies Michelle shares. South Korea is expected to rank #1 in the World for longevity by 2030, whereas in the US, our ranking keeps dropping and is expected to be 66 by 2050. Clearly there is so much to learn from our guest about health and living a long life. This is such a beautiful and empowering interview. Be sure to share it with a friend!
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- Website: https://www.michellebang.com/
- Book: Sun & Ssukgat: The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness, & Longevity
- Social: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.jungmin.bang
Guest Bio: Michelle Jungmin Bang is an award-winning Korean American eco-entrepreneur, Chivas Venture Social Impact Fellow, and Harvard Business School graduate born into a family of doctors. She is an East-West preventative care expert, speaker, and the author of Sun & Ssukgat: The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness & Longevity. She is known for translating research into strategies that promote a radical shift in healthcare that embraces self-care or preventative care, which blends new science and old wisdom. Michelle is passionate about driving social impact and serves as a board director and founding member of various mission-driven organizations, most recently GrowNYC, an environmental non-profit focused on food access, agriculture, and green spaces. She lives with her family in Hong Kong and New York City and has been invited to speak at organizations, including Google.
If you are widowed, divorced, or never married and looking for dating advice in midlife from a woman who has been dating for over a decade and has a perspective many experts have never shared, this episode is for you! Dish Stanley is on to share her tales of heartbreak, falling in love with herself, and dating with a hopeful mind and open heart.
We discuss why it’s important to focus on self-love, how to figure out your best first date, get her advice on the dating apps, and why it’s better to find a dating coach then get advice from your married friends. We’ve had a therapist on to discuss this topic, but it’s so refreshing and helpful to hear from someone who has so much experience and writes about it regularly. And if you’re married like I am, I think you’ll enjoy it too. If this sounds interesting, tune in and be sure to share this conversation with all of your single friends!
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- Dish’s Newsletter, The Crush Letter
- For Online and App Advice – this is the Dating Coach Dish recommends
- Books Mentioned: Great Sex Starts At 50 Peter Attia’s Outlive
Guest Bio: Dish Stanley publishes The Crush Letter, a weekly lifestyle newsletter exploring pop culture, love, friendship, sex and other useful things for an audience over 40. Dish, a former lawyer and active angel investor, was widowed in her 40’s and dated through her 50’s. So she’s been midlife dating for over a decade, which she often writes about in The Crush Letter.
Scott Simon, author of Scare Your Soul and the global movement by the same name, joins me to explore the power of taking small, courageous steps toward personal growth.
Scott shows us that you don’t need massive, life-altering goals to create meaningful change. Instead, it’s the everyday acts of bravery—like striking up a conversation with a stranger, offering a simple gesture of kindness, or embracing vulnerability—that push us out of our comfort zones and help us grow.
Scott even shares how his framework can be applied to dating, helping people open up and approach meeting a potential partner with confidence and authenticity. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure how to take action in your life or relationships, this conversation will inspire you to start scaring your soul with small, intentional steps that can lead to profound transformation. Tune in to discover how embracing discomfort can lead to a fuller, more meaningful life. Share this episode with a friend!
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Guest Bio: Scott Simon is a happiness entrepreneur, author, and founder of the global courage-building movement “Scare Your Soul.” With a unique approach that blends neuroscience, positive psychology, and behavior design, Scott has inspired thousands worldwide to embrace small acts of courage as a catalyst for growth and success.
In this powerful interview, Dr. Rachel Glik and I explore how to create a soulful marriage. We dive deep into the essential elements of relationship growth, unpacking critical insights about self-love, healing after challenges, and building genuine connection. Key highlights include:
- The transformative power of self-love in relationships
- Understanding what truly defines a soulmate connection
- Navigating and overcoming relationship challenges, including infidelity
- Practical strategies for cultivating intimacy and spiritual connection
Dr. Glik reveals how loving yourself first is the foundation of any healthy partnership. Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your current relationship or understand deeper relationship dynamics, this episode offers transformative wisdom for anyone committed to genuine, heart-centered love.
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Guest Bio: Rachel Glik is a licensed professional counselor with 30+ years as a couples and individual therapist in private practice. Her book, A SOULFUL MARRIAGE: Healing Your Relationship With Responsibility, Growth, Priority, and Purpose, is available now.
Discover the transformative power of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) as we explore the intersection of energy work and abundance with certified EFT Master practitioner Carol Look. In this enlightening conversation, we delve into how this revolutionary tapping method can help release deep-seated blocks around money, success, and self-worth. Our expert guest shares practical techniques for using EFT to shift limiting beliefs, reduce financial anxiety, and create an energetic alignment with abundance. Whether you’re new to energy work or a seasoned practitioner, you’ll learn actionable steps to incorporate this powerful tool into your daily routine, helping you cultivate a more prosperous mindset and attract greater opportunities into your life. Share this episode with a friend.
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Guest Bio: Carol is a psychotherapist, Founding EFT Master, best-selling author, international speaker and creator of The Yes Code, her signature coaching method. Carol has used EFT Tapping for over 25 years to help clients release their limiting beliefs and emotional conflicts, so they can enjoy lives of exceptional success and fulfillment. Carol is a world-renowned EFT workshop presenter. She is a regularly featured energy medicine expert on leading global telesummits and documentaries.
In this inspiring episode, Francesca explains how Hypnobreathwork can unlock your life’s purpose and connect you to your intuition. Breathwork is a powerful modality and you will learn why and how to use it in this conversation.
Francesca, who is a transformational coach and author of Unblock Your Purpose, shares her journey from corporate success to finding deeper meaning in life and helping others uncover their true potential.
We dive into her groundbreaking methods, including hypnosis and somatic healing, to how to break-free from limiting beliefs and heal emotional blocks and traumas. We also go deep into how to use breathwork to reconnect to your purpose. Such a powerful conversation! Share this episode with a friend.
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- Living in the Light Book by Shakti Gawain
Guest Bio: Francesca Sipma is the founder and CEO of Mastry, the creator of HypnoBreathwork®, and an international speaker. Born to a Vietnamese mother and a Dutch father, she worked in advertising and marketing for top global brands before seeking out spiritual modalities on a multicontinent self-exploration journey. In 2020 she developed Hypnobreathwork and began offering courses and training programs for C-suite executives, world-renowned producers, celebrities, artists, and athletes. She has led sessions for Deloitte, Snap, Upwork, Athletic Brewing, and more. Her work has been featured by Bloomberg, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Fast Company. She lives in San Diego.
Lisa Genova, the New York Times Bestselling Author of Still Alice and numerous other books dealing with neurological conditions is back on the show for the 4th time! We are discussing her fabulous new book, More or Less Maddy, which is about a freshman at NYU who is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has decided to pursue a career as a comedian.
This captivating book offers a deeply human and scientifically nuanced portrayal of bipolar disorder, blending empathy with education.
Lisa shares her insights into bipolar disorder, the emotional truths she sought to capture in Maddy’s story, and how fiction can break down stigma and foster understanding. Whether you love a compelling narrative — or want to better understand mental health — this episode is for you. Don’t miss the chance to hear from one of today’s most thought-provoking authors and be sure to share this interview with a friend!
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- Buy: MORE OR LESS MADDY
- Lisa’s other fiction books Still Alice , Inside the O’Briens: A Novel, Left Neglected, Love Anthony, Every Note Played
- Lisa’s Non-Fiction Book: Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting
- First interview I did with Lisa – Episode 1
- Interview on Memory with Lisa
How can you create a life of purpose and meaning and leave a lasting legacy? In this conversation, Hospice Medical Director Jordan Grumet offers many tools and helps reframe how to live a life of purpose in a way that feels abundant and accessible.
Grumet shares what years of helping hospice patients taught him about living a life without regret. Tune in to learn how and why it’s so important to live a life that is aligned with what is calling to you.
Jordan is the author of, The Purpose Code. How to Unlock Meaning, Maximize Happiness, and Leave a Lasting Legacy. This is a hopeful and empowering conversation so please share it with your friends.
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Guest Bio: Jordan Grumet’s life took an unexpected turn after a profound personal loss reshaped his trajectory. The untimely passing of his father, an oncologist, sparked his journey towards a medical career. He completed his studies at the University of Michigan and earned his medical degree from Northwestern University. This path led him to specialize in Internal Medicine and ultimately to provide compassionate care for the terminally ill in hospice. His unique blend of medical expertise and financial acumen culminated in the 2022 publication of “Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life”. Jordan’s work weaves together medicine, finance, and the significance of purpose, making a profound impact on those seeking a meaningful life.
If you want to approach 2025 with a focus on you, I invite you to take 30 minutes this week for a journaling exercise. Skip the New Year’s resolutions which most people abandon by February and instead, get crystal clear about what you really want. Let me help you structure your time to align with your values. I walk you through five journal prompts. Clarity is the key to deciding where to spend your time. If you feel like 2024 went by quickly and you didn’t achieve your goals, this episode will help set you up for success in 2025! You deserve it! Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information. Also be sure to subscribe on your podcast player so you don’t miss an episode.
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“If the average person just more consistently did what they already know they’d be healthier, happier, and be making more money.” – Brian Moran
Brian Moran the New York Times bestselling author of “The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months” is going to share how to get more done in less time. He will take us into this execution system he developed while also sharing easy to implement time management strategies. He also connects the dots back to why it is important to create our life vision so we can structure our time and goals around that vision. You will learn tactical steps that you can use today to move closer to the life you desire. Loved this conversation so much! Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information. Also be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss an episode.
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- Brian’s website – https://12weekyear.com/ –
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Why the 12 week year is an execution system and how that helps you get more done in less time.
- It’s not enough to know. You have to execute. Knowledge is only powerful if you act on it.
- Get out of the annual environment. With this program, you are going to stop after 12 weeks and that is your year. Measure your success or failure and measure the progress and then go again. It’s a fluid process. You can use this professionally or personally. You can do anything for 12 weeks and then decide is that somethingI want to do again.
- Your vision is you’re why. Your goals NEED to align with the vision.
- At the goal level, know the difference between goals and tactics and outcomes and actions. The actions we have control over. Goals are outcomes.
- Make sure at the goal level that is measurable – it’s an outcome.
- Determine what are the most important actions. Most plans are conceptual not tactical. You need to spell out the specific actions and focus on “less is more”.
- Stay connected to your vision by putting the longer term vision in front of you – laminate a card you can look at every day. Create visual reminders.
- The difference between a habit and routine is key. Ex, going to the gym is a routine not a habit and routines are what drive success. How you begin and end your day needs a routine. The key is to start off positive. End your day with gratitude.
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How to manage time. Time blocking – 3 core blocks:
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A. Strategic Block -3 hours blocked during the week. No interruptions – working on the business not in the business. THIS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
- B. Buffer Blocks – these are designed to deal with the emails/low level stuff. Ex, I return calls between 4-5pm. Don’t check your emails when they come in. Block time in to address it.
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C. Break out blocks – schedule time away from work to do something just for you to recharge. The Four Disciplines of the 12 Week Year
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Vision – You have to know what you want.
- Planning – You have to ask – “What matters most?”
- Execution – Then ask, “Am I doing it?”
- Measurement – “Is it producing?”
Guest Bio: Brian Moran, President and Founder of The 12 Week Year, has thirty plus years of expertise as a corporate executive, entrepreneur, consultant and coach. Brian is a recognized expert in the field of leadership and execution. His realization that most people don’t lack ideas, but struggle with effective implementation led him to the development of ‘The 12 Week Year’. His client list includes industry leaders like Allstate, Aon, Becton Dickinson, Dunkin’ Brands, Keller Williams, Mass Mutual, Medtronic, Merrill Lynch, Meritage Homes, Nationwide, New York Life, Papa Johns Pizza, Prudential State Farm and Taylor Made just to name a few.
How can you unlock abundance in your life? Cathy Heller, the inspiring author of Abundant Ever After: Tools for Creating a Life of Prosperity and Ease, is here to discuss the tangible things you can do to get into alignment and manifest the life you desire. Known for her transformative insights on abundance, creativity, and living your purpose, Cathy shares powerful wisdom to help you rewrite the script of your life. I guarantee you’ll hear things in this conversation that you’ve not heard before and walk away feeling like anything is possible!
We Discuss:
- Cathy’s personal journey and what inspired her to write Abundant Ever After.
- What abundance truly means and how to cultivate it in your everyday life.
- The Law of Reception and how it differs from the Law of Attraction.
- How to tune your frequency to fully receive what life has to offer.
- Why possibility lies in the present moment and how to stay open to it.
- The ways we often waste energy banging on closed doors—and how to recognize and walk through the right one instead.
- How to shift limiting beliefs.
- The transformative power of being of service to those who cross our path each day.
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Guest Bio: Cathy Heller is a dynamic transformational coach, spiritual guide, meditation teacher, and inspirational speaker dedicated to helping individuals find ease, joy, and fulfillment in their lives. As the host of the Abundant Ever After podcast and author of the empowering book Don’t Keep Your Day Job: How to Turn Your Passion into Your Career, Cathy inspires her audience to pursue their dreams and live authentically. Cathy has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands through her teachings. On her podcast, she has engaged in enlightening conversations with a diverse range of creative entrepreneurs, renowned blogger Seth Godin, actor Matthew McConaughey, spiritual teacher Deepak Chopra, author Marianne Williamson, and psychologist Dr. Edith Eger, among others. Cathy’s passion lies in helping people find joy and meaning beyond material wealth, and she has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands through her teachings. Her work encompasses meditation, Jewish mysticism, and career strategies, empowering individuals to expand their potential and make a positive impact on the world. Proud mother to three daughters and four Persian cats, Cathy embodies a beautiful balance of creativity, family, and purpose.
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Alka Joshi, the instant New York Times best-selling author of The Henna Artist is back on the podcast to discuss her most recent book, Six Days in Bombay, which will be out in 2025. She gives up an update on her Netflix series, her best writing tips for aspiring writers, and her advice on making the most out of life. Alka says it’s important not to let age define you and to go for whatever dreams you have. Just do it! She shares how we can live more intentionally and with more joy and success. Alka became a published writer at 62 and has a lot of wisdom to share in this is an empowering interview that will leave you feeling inspired! Be sure to share this conversation with your friends.
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- The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi
- The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi
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Guest Bio: Alka Joshi is the internationally bestselling author of the Jaipur Trilogy: The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and The Perfumist of Paris. Her debut novel, The Henna Artist, immediately became a New York Times Bestseller, a Reese Witherspoon Pick and was LongListed for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. It has been translated into 29 languages and is currently in development at Netflix as a tv series. In 2023, Forbes selected Joshi as one of 50 over 50 women empowering other women. Joshi was born in India and came to the U.S. with her family at the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. She lives in California.
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In this enlightening episode, we explore Ayurveda, the ancient “science of life,” and its practical tools for modern living. Hadlee Garrison, MPH and Ayurveda expert, breaks down the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—explaining how these energies govern physical and mental well-being, what happens when they fall out of balance, and how to restore harmony through diet and lifestyle adjustments. We also dive into the concept of “dharma”, our purpose, and discuss how we can use Ayurveda to create fulfillment, and a deeper connection to your true self. Packed with timeless wisdom, this episode is your guide to living a more balanced, energized, and purposeful life. Hadlee is a certified health coach helping women optimize their physiology, energy levels, and overall capacity & resilience. If you want to learn more about Ayurveda and how it can empower you, this episode is for you! Be sure to share this interview with a friend!
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GUEST BIO: Hadlee Garrison, MPH is a behavior change specialist, Ayurveda expert, and certified health coach helping women optimize their physiology, energy levels, and overall capacity & resilience. With a lifelong interest in ancient healing modalities, coupled with an evidence-based background in biopsychology and health behavior degrees from the University of Michigan, her passion is blending cutting-edge science with wisdom traditions for modern-day humans to achieve the health and energy levels that allow them to thrive.
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Have you ever wondered if you can avoid disease, even if it “runs in your family?” According to Dr. Casey Means, “disease isn’t some random occurrence that might happen in the future. It is a result of the choices you make and how you feel today.” This interview is for anyone dealing with issues like anxiety, chronic pain, fatigue, infertility, brain fog or any other underlying condition that could lead to illness. In this episode, Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford trained physician explains how these conditions are under our control when we understand how to achieve ‘Good Energy’, also the name of her NYTimes best-selling book which is a must read! She shares in this conversation how cultivating great health is easier than we’ve been led to believe. This is an educational interview where you’ll learn why Americans are really getting sick and how to cultivate metabolic health and live a healthy, vibrant life. Be sure to share this interview with a friend!
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GUEST INFORMATIONWEBSITE: https://www.caseymeans.com/newsletter BUY THE BOOK: Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health SOCIAL MEDIA: IG https://www.instagram.com/drcaseyskitchen/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DrCaseysKitchen Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyMeansMD GUEST BIO: Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels, a health technology company with the mission of reversing the world’s metabolic health crisis. She is the author of Good Energy, which is about metabolic health. Dr. Means received her BA with honors and MD from Stanford, was President of her Stanford class, and has served on Stanford faculty. She trained in Head & Neck Surgery before leaving traditional medicine to devote her life to tackling the root cause of why Americans are sick.
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The only way to achieve the things we want in life is to be able to set goals and achieve them which is why having a system that works is essential! Caroline Miller shares the path to effective goal setting by using a science backed process that has been proven. She is the author of “Big Goals: The Science of Setting Them, Achieving Them, and Creating Your Best Life”. If you find that you aren’t achieving your goals and that another year is going by without the progress you were hoping for, this episode is for you. The truth is people of all ages need this information. When we achieve hard goals and know how to use “good” grit, we are able to design a life we love. Be sure to share this interview with your friends.
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Imagine if one day you lost everything and the only way for your family to stay together was to move into a homeless shelter. Well, that is exactly what happened to Grace Vandecruze, Internationally Best-Selling author, Entrepreneur, and MBA — who has a passion for financial literacy and empowerment of women. Grace was taught some valuable lessons from the women in her life about how to overcome the challenges that come your way and you’ll hear her incredible journey of what it takes to create success. Grace has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Annapurna, the Himalayan in Bhutan and Everest Base Camp. She is also a licensed sailor. If you are into financial freedom, manifesting, vision boards, faith, hard work, and purpose, you will love Grace and this conversation. It was truly one of my favorite interviews. I know you are going to love it so please share it with your friends.
RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN MICHELE’S NEWSLETTER + Receive A Free Curated List of 52 Self-care Tips Interested in Coaching with Michele? Fill out the form on this page to schedule a free 20-minute call. Michele on IG Website: Grace’s Masterclass and www.graceglobalcapital.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/gracevandecruze/ twitter https://x.com/GraceVandecruze linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracevandecruze/ facebook https://www.facebook.com/gracevandecruze GUEST BIO: Grace Vandecruze is twenty years into a successful career as an investment banker, primarily focused on the financial services industry, after having spent seven years as a financial auditor in public accounting. She is an insurance investment banking expert, advising companies and insurance regulators on mergers & acquisitions, financings, capital strategies, valuation, restructuring, private placements, due diligence and other transactions. She has developed an in-depth knowledge of all forms of corporate insurance and financial services transactions and financings in the debt and equity markets. Ms. Vandecruze has worked on numerous restructurings, debt and equity offerings (including IPOs), M&A transactions, demutualizations and regulatory projects in the global life and P&C reinsurance and insurance markets and more broadly in financial services. Grace has delivered advisory expertise on over $25 billion of insurance transactions. She has a passion for financial literacy and empowerment and has authored the internationally best-selling book, “Homeless to Millionaire, 6 Keys to Uplift Your Financial Abundance.
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Perhaps you have been wanting to lose weight and build muscle but aren’t sure where to start? It does take the right mindset to achieve your goals. I sat down with my friend Jacqueline Whitmore to discuss how she set out to lose a few pounds in anticipation of her 60th birthday and ended up losing 23 pounds, gaining muscle and getting fit and strong. We talked about navigating health challenges, getting ahead of muscle and bone loss, hormone replacement therapy, what Jacqueline ate to lose the weight and be strong, why preparation is key, and much more. This conversation is about mindset + a lifestyle change to achieve your goals. This is part of my friends series where instead of bringing on an “expert” I bring on someone who has personally achieved a goal or has expertise that is worth sharing because frankly we get inspired and learn from our friends. This is not medical or fitness advice. It is a conversation for entertainment purposes. I know you are going to love it so please share it with your friends.
RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN MICHELE’S NEWSLETTER + Receive A Free Curated List of 52 Self-care Tips Interested in Coaching with Michele? Fill out the form on this page to schedule a free 20-minute call. Michele on IG Website: https://etiquetteexpert.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinewhitmore/?hl=en GUEST BIO: Jacqueline Whitmore is an internationally recognized etiquette expert, author, and certified speaking professional who has made a significant impact in the field of business etiquette and protocol. As an author, Jacqueline has penned two successful books: “Business Class: Etiquette Essentials for Success at Work” and “Poised for Success: Mastering the Four Qualities that Distinguish Outstanding Professionals”. Jacqueline is widely recognized as one of the most quoted etiquette experts in the world. Her insights have been featured in numerous prestigious media outlets, including BBC World News, CNN, Fox News, NPR, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Time magazine, among others.
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Sleep is the foundation for a good life. When you get optimal sleep you feel grounded, make better decisions, feel energetic, make healthier food choices, and simply feel better. Around 50% of midlife women find that obtaining quality sleep is challenging during perimenopause and perimenopause, which is why Dr. Val is back on the show to help us navigate all things sleep! Dr. Cacho is an integrative sleep medicine specialist (MD), wellness consultant, and writer. Her interests and expertise include: diagnosing and treating medical sleep disorders during perimenopause and menopause, women’s sleep concerns, mind-body approaches to insomnia, self-compassion training, clinical hypnotherapy, and promoting sleep health and wellness. I asked all the questions you wanted to know as it relates to sleep. This is a deep dive. Please share it with your friends.
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First Interview with Dr. Val – Sleep 101 for Midlife Women Website: https://sleephoria.com/ Dr. Val’s Sleep Membership – Sleephoria Sisterhood IG: https://www.instagram.com/drvalsleepgal Sleep Quiz GUEST BIO: Dr. Valerie Cacho is double board-certified in sleep and integrative medicine. She has been a practicing sleep physician for over 11 years. She is passionate about inspiring her patients to obtain optimal sleep health and wellness through integrative, holistic and lifestyle medicine approaches. She is also an expert in the field of women’s sleep health and is the founder of Sleephoria and online educational company promoting sleep health and whole living for women. She also creates videos about sleep tips on YouTube.
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How do you know how much money you need to save in order to retire? How do you calculate what that looks like? How do you allocate spending for expenses, fun, and savings from your paycheck so you stay on track? What kind of investments should you make and how does where you are in life impact that? What about saving and paying for your kid’s college? How important is life insurance and having a trust and will? These are just some of the questions we tackle on this week’s episode with Laura Rotter, CFA, MBA, CFP™ and founder of True Abundance Advisors, a fiduciary, fee-only financial planning firm focused primarily on serving professionals in mid-life. This is a must listen to take ownership of your financial future. Be sure to share this conversation with a friend! This is for informational purposes and is not financial advice. Consult your financial advisor for assistance.
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GUEST INFORMATION LAURA’S FREEBIE – Laura created a great tool that might be of interest. Please take 2-3 minutes to respond to a set of questions focused on where you are today, how you think about the future and what, if anything may get in the way. If you’re part of a couple, it highlights differences worth discussing. You’ll automatically access a personalized summary and the questions that will help you think about the future. Creating a Meaningful Vision for the Future Website: TrueAbundanceAdvisors.com Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurarotter RESOURCES MENTIONED: Bank account with “buckets” Ally Bank
Budgeting apps: https://www.tillerhq.com monarchmoney.com
Books: Talking Money with Your Honey The Algebra of Wealth GUEST BIO: I am Laura Rotter, CFA, MBA, CFP™ and founder of True Abundance Advisors. After 30 years of successfully managing money for institutional investors including Citicorp and Para Advisors, I found my definition of abundance shifting. As I reviewed my own financial landscape, I realized that abundance wasn’t just about accumulating more wealth, but about employing my wealth to do the things I most valued. My mindset changed from “I must use my life to make money,” to “I can use my money to make a life,” I am passionate about sharing my financial planning process, which guides my clients toward decisions that integrate the attainment of both financial security AND life satisfaction as they near retirement.
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Welcome to the first episode of Conversations with My Friends a new series I’m doing on topics that I’d be discussing with a friend. For the topic of Empty Nest, I invited my first mentor on the show to discuss what life is like after kids are off to college and beyond. My friend Sue is wise, funny, and the person who I’ve called at so many life transitions for her input. I’ve known her since I was 18. She was my boss and mentor the summer before heading off to college and she’s been a dear friend ever since. We often learn from talking to our friends and hearing their experiences and perspectives. Sue is sharing her experience of life since her kids have flown the nest, how she and her husband have been enjoying the time together, and the importance of having good friends around you. If you are an empty nester or about to be, you will love this conversation. Be sure to share it with a friend!
RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN MICHELE’S NEWSLETTER + Receive A Free Curated List of 52 Self-care Tips Michele on IG GUEST BIO: Sue Bear professes for many years to have had a career a year. She began in teaching moved on to lobbying in Massachusetts, did a stint in fundraising, and settled into non-profit management as an executive director where she honed her jack-of-all-trades skills specializing in team building and thoughtful administration. Craving more flexibility and creativity, Sue launched her own consultant business as an events specialist. As an audience advocate, she creates special events that engage and draw the audience in.
Are you dealing with anxiety and/or panic attacks? If so, this interview is for you. Dr. Nicole Cain author of the acclaimed book, Panic Proof, shares how to heal from anxiety. You’ll learn the warning signs, simple exercises that take less than 3 minutes, and numerous other strategies and information to help you. This is an empowering conversation with a leading expert not just as a therapist but that offers a holistic path to healing. Be sure to share it with a friend.
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GUEST INFORMATION Website: https://drnicolecain.com/ Book: Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever https://www.panicproof.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drnicolecain/ GUEST BIO: A sought-after speaker and writer, Dr. Cain has shared her expertise alongside renowned figures like Deepak Chopra. Her insights are regularly featured in prestigious publications like Psychology Today and Health magazine. Dr. Nicole is also the founder of the Holistic Wellness Collective, a one-stop-shop membership program designed to support self-healers. This program guides users through the practical application of Panic Proof’s wisdom, offering helpful videos and a supportive community.
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“What if, instead of passively waiting for failure, we proactively designed it into our learning processes to harness its potential for profound growth? Dr. Manu Kapur – leading human learning expert – reveals how, when, and why failure can be intentionally designed to foster deep learning, creativity, and growth in his highly anticipated new book, PRODUCTIVE FAILURE: UNLOCKING DEEPER LEARNING THROUGH THE SCIENCE OF FAILING. It’s a game-changer not only for students, but also for educators, coaches, athletes, leaders, professionals, and learning enthusiasts.” If you want to learn how to use productive failure to maximize your learning and growth, this episode is for you. Be sure to share it with a friend.
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GUEST INFORMATION Website: https://www.manukapur.com/ Book: Productive Failure book Ted Talk: Productive Failure and How Failure Drives Learning GUEST BIO: Dr. Manu Kapur is a world-renowned expert on learning and currently heads the Future Learning Initiative at ETH University Zurich. He divides his research time between ETH Zurich and the Singapore-ETH Center in Singapore. Dr. Kapur earned hisdoctorate in Education from Columbia University. Dr. Kapur is known for his pioneering research on intentionally designing for and learning from failure, demonstrating how this approach can lead to more effective learning compared to traditional methods. He frequently speaks at corporate and educational events and is often interviewed on learning-related subjects, including several appearances on NPR and two successful TEDX talks: Productive Failure and How Failure Drives Learning.
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ZOE’s menopause research shows that perimenopause and menopause symptoms can be reduced through nutrition. Thousands of women took part in their research and the findings show that changing food habits may reduce the chance of having a particular menopause symptom by up to 37% for some women, and this includes women taking HRT. It’s no surprise that what you eat can impact how you feel In this interview you’ll learn more about the research and specific food and lifestyle modifications that make a difference. This is a deep dive into how to use nutrition to manage menopausal symptoms so be sure to share it with your friends!
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GUEST INFORMATION Website: zoe.com/menoscale Instagram: Zoe Sarah on IG Federica on IG GUEST BIOS: Dr Federica Amati works as Head Nutritionist for science and nutrition company, ZOE and holds a PhD in Clinical Medicine Research from Imperial College London, has a masters in Public Health and is an Association for Nutrition (AfN) accredited Nutritionist. She is the Nutrition Topic Lead at Imperial College London School of Medicine, and has led research teams for the NIHR ARC and the WHO Collaborating Centre. Alongside her research and nutrition work, Federica has written two books, Recipes for a Better Menopause and Every Body Should Know This, which was recently released in the UK.
Sarah Berry is a Professor at King’s College London and has run more than 35 human nutrition studies. Notably, she is the Chief Scientist at ZOE, the science and nutrition company. She’s the lead nutritional scientist for the ZOE PREDICT study — the world’s largest in-depth nutritional research program and leads research across menopause, microbiome and sleep. She’s often featured as a guest on ZOE’s own podcast, ZOE Science and Nutrition.
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Astrology lovers, this one’s for you! In this episode, I sit down with sought-after astrologer, Ophira Edut, co-author of The Astrology Advantage, to dive deep into how the stars can help guide us through everyday life. From career choices to personal decision making, Ophira shares her insights on how astrology can offer a practical edge in today’s world. You’ll learn about the IAM System which “is a new personality test, created by The AstroTwins, that uses astrology to identify your personal success archetyp*e.” Be sure to share it with your friends!
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GUEST INFORMATION Website: astrostyle.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/astrotwins TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@astrotwins_ Take the I*AM Quiz: https://astrostyle.com/astrology-advantage/iam-archetype-quiz/ Buy the book: The Astrology Advantage Other Links Mentioned: https://www.astro-seek.com/ GUEST BIO: Ophira Edut is one of the most sought-after astrologers and intuitive advisors of our times. As the longtime resident astrologer for ELLE and the author of over 20 books, she is a private advisor to a roster of CEOs, celebrities, global leaders and successful entrepreneurs. Ophira has appeared as a guest expert for Bravo, MTV, Good Morning America, and the Today Show, and created the first streaming reality TV dating show based on astrology, Cosmic Love (Amazon Prime Video, 2022). Ophira’s book, The Astrology Advantage, introduces The AstroTwins’ revolutionary IAM System, which simplifies the birth chart into three archetypes: Innovator, Authority and Maven. Her work on the subject of “spiritual technology” as an essential tool for business success has been featured in Fast Company and at leadership conferences around the world, including the Milken Global Conference (2024) and the WIN (Women in Negotiation) Summit.
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Learn how to regulate your nervous system and heal your life with Karden Rabin, the co-author of a new book, The Secret Language of the Body: Heal Your Body, Free Your Mind. He explains how he ended up moving into this work and why it is the path to healing pain, anxiety, depression and other issues that impact the body and mind — true mind body healing. He shares why someone’s nervous system gets dysregulated, ways it might show up for you, and practical exercises we can do today. This is a deep dive into understanding your nervous system and how to speak the language of your body. Absolutely fascinating conversation. Be sure to share it with your friends!
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GUEST INFORMATION Website: https://somiainternational.com/ Free Resource: https://programs.somiainternational.com/ns-practice-pack Book: The Secret Language of the Body by Karden Rabin and Jennifer Mann Instagram: Karden Rabin and Jennifer Mann
Other Books Mentioned: The Body Keeps The Score Healing Back Pain Healing Trauma
GUEST BIO: Karden Rabin is a nervous system medicine practitioner and an expert in the fields of trauma and psychophysiological disorders. Over the last fifteen years he has combined principles of bodywork, brain retraining, and somatic trauma therapies and helped thousands of clients across the globe heal from chronic pain and illness. Karden is the Co-Founder of SOMIA and a regular contributor to Bessel Van Der Kolk’s Trauma Research Foundation. He has led programming for The Wounded Warrior Project, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and Starbucks.
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“It’s Not Me & It’s Not You…It’s Stress: How To Restore Harmony In Your Relationships with Liz Earnshaw, LMFT”. We all experience stress but we often overlook that the issues we are having with our partners aren’t due to the person, but to the stress! From emotional disconnection to conflicts over big and small issues, stress can quietly erode intimacy and trust between partners. You’ll learn about the different types of stress, hear relatable stories from the book, and learn practical strategies for managing stress to be more present. Whether you’re feeling the pressures of daily life or navigating a major challenge, this episode will provide insights and tools to help you and your partner maintain a strong, supportive connection, even in the toughest times. Be sure to follow the show and share this episode with a friend!
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GUEST INFORMATION
- Website: https://abetterlifetherapy.com/
- Book: ‘Til Stress Do Us Part
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizlistens/
GUEST BIO: Elizabeth Earnshaw is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Gottman Therapist, Clinical Fellow of the AAMFT, and the author of I Want This To Work: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating the Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face in The Modern Age” and Til Stress Do Us Part, How to Healh The #1 Issue in Our Relationships. Elizabeth founded the therapy practice A Better Life Therapy, LLC and shares relationship health content on Instagram as @lizlistens.
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According to the latest research, approximately 40% of women in the United States will experience noticeable hair loss by age 40. Hair loss and thinning hair can have profound emotional and psychological impacts. Dr. Alan Bauman joins us to share valuable insights on the causes of hair loss, supplement recommendations, innovative restoration techniques, the best treatment options available today, where the future of hair restoration is going, and offers practical advice for women struggling with thinning hair. If you are experiencing hair loss, this episode is packed with information you won’t want to miss! Be sure to follow the show and share this episode with a friend!
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GUEST INFORMATION
- WEBSITE: https://shop.baumanmedical.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA:
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/380395
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baumanmedical/
- Dr. Bauman’s personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/dralanbauman/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baumanmedical
GUEST BIO:
Dr. Bauman is an acclaimed board-certified hair restoration physician with over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He is the founder and CEO of Bauman Medical, an international leading treatment center in the field of hair restoration. Dr. Bauman has established himself as an authority in the industry.+ 34,000 Patients Treated + 12,000 Hair Transplant Surgeries Performed + 12,000 PRP Hair Regrowth Treatments Administered. Dr. Bauman is one of approximately only 200 physicians worldwide to achieve the certification from the esteemed American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS).
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Hey friends, welcome to the latest season of The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux podcast! Lots of great new content to help you navigate midlife and design a life you love. The podcast hit #7 in the United States under the self-improvement category and I want to thank you for sharing the show and being a part of the community! If you haven’t joined the newsletter you can do so below. Feel free to reach out with topics or questions you want addressed on the show!
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- Bonus Content: Midlife Reinvention – Remember Your Purpose
Do you want to get fit and strong in midlife? Are you having trouble losing weight and you don’t know why? Do you want to understand how to improve your sleep so you feel rested and ready for the day? How does understanding your Ayurvedic type impact what you should eat and what kind of workouts you do? What’s the deal with weight loss drugs? What is Zone 2 training? Are cold plunges for everyone? What about sauna? Which fitness trends make sense? How much protein do you need to eat? These are just some of the topics we cover on the podcast with special guest, Dr. Stephen Cabral.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
JOIN THE NEWSLETTER + Receive A List of 52-Selfcare Tips CONNECT WITH MICHELE ON IG Buy Michele’s Book 1st interview I did with DR. STEPHEN CABRAL LEARN ANCIENT SECRETS FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH 2nd interview I did with DR. STEPHEN CABRAL: HOW TO BOOST IMMUNITY + TIPS ON LONGEVITY, GETTING IN SHAPE, AND FEELING STRONG!
GUEST INFORMATIONWEBSITE: StephenCabral.com Equi.Life StephenCabral.com/podcasts – podcast he did on weight loss drugs BUY THE BOOK: The Rain Barrel Effect: How a 6,000 Year Old Answer Holds the Secret to Finally Getting Well, Losing Weight & Feeling Alive Again! The Wake Light He Mentioned SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram.com/StephenCabral Facebook.com/DrStephenCabral YouTube.com/StephenCabral
Guest Bio: Dr. Stephen Cabral, is a Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy and founder of EquiLife and Integrative Health Practitioner Institute. In his practice he and his team have helped over 250,000 patients. His mission is to help people understand that there is always a reason why you have not achieved your ideal wellness or weight loss goals and that you can and will get well again!
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IN THIS EPISODE:
Has an underrated way to improve health been right under our noses all along? James Nestor, journalist and New York Times bestselling author of Breath – The New Science of a Lost Art, was shocked when he discovered that the majority of the population breathes inadequately, reportedly exposing them to a higher risk of allergies, sleep problems, and more. His new book considers both ancient practices and ongoing research, while providing tangible solutions that could help improve your life today. Our talk is a blend of eye-opening science, fascinating stories, and specific steps you can take to breathe easier while living a good life. All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/144
*This show is for entertainment purposes only and not intended to be medical advice. Always contact your doctor or trusted healthcare provider regarding your health.
RESOURCES + BOOKS MENTIONED:
- “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art” by James Nestor
- www.mrjamesnestor.com
- @mrjamesnestor on Instagram
- @MrJamesNestor on Twitter
- “The Healing Power of the Breath” by Dr. Richard Brown and Dr. Patricia Gerbarg
- Dr. Herbert Benson
- Nature – scientific journal
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Dr. Kelly Casperson is the best-selling author of You Are Not Broken: Stop “Should-ing” All Over Your Sex Life. She is on to talk to us about how to have a great love life in midlife. She explains why women need to stop blaming and shaming themselves when it comes to sex. All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/227 RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN MICHELE’S NEWSLETTER + Receive A Free Curated List of 52 Self-care Tips
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- How the medical system is biased towards supporting men and dismissing women. Women are told things like have a glass of wine and relax.
- Modern medicine is here to help us. Why we need to stop “shoulding” ourselves with the idea that menopause is natural therefore you shouldn’t need Hormone Therapy.
- The importance of talking to your partner when things are going well. And why Hollywood and the porn industry convey a false message about what sex should really be like. As Dr. Kelly says, “It’s fake people.” Don’t compare your love life to fictionalized characters not representing reality.
- How women in their twenties don’t have it better.
- Men don’t know more about our bodies and our pleasure than we do.
- She shares many myths including the myth that desire should be spontaneous that make women believe they are broken.
- How the brain is a powerful tool in desire.
- Combatting vaginal dryness and why Dr. Kelly recommends lube for everyone.
- The symptoms that arise during menopause and what women can do about it, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://www.kellycaspersonmd.com/
Book: You Are Not Broken:Stop “Should-ing” All Over Your Sex Life
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Dr. Suzanne Gilberg–Lenz is the author of Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age. As Dr. Suzanne explains, “menopause is not a disease” but it is something every woman will go through. She shares key information women need to know to navigate their symptoms. She also explains why there are so many changes that can happen with the decline of sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone). If you are confused about menopause this interview is for you!
*This is a podcast interview and not intended to be medical advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for your health-related questions.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Dr. Suzanne explains what happens to your body in the 7-12 years leading up to menopause.
- How hormone levels go from a very regular state to less predictable as the ovaries age and the levels of progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone decline. This is what triggers the various symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, dryness, etc.
- Dr. Suzanne explains that there is a benefit to knowing your mother and even grandmothers experience with menopause as your symptoms and when you go through it may be the same.
- Why we need to focus on our brains, heart and bones with life-style well in advance.
- The benefits of starting HRT and suggestion to read the NYTimes article on menopause.
- The benefits of vaginal estrogen.
- What women who’ve had breast cancer need to know.
- The benefits of lifestyle modifications: exercise, mindset, and who we surround ourselves with and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://thedrsuzanne.com/ and https://thedrsuzanne.com/themenopausebootcamp/
Book: Menopause Bootcamp
IG: https://www.instagram.com/askdrsuzanne/?hl=en
Michele on Instagram
GUEST BIO:
A Diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, received her medical degree in 1996 from the USC School of Medicine and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA/Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Gilberg-Lenz is involved in women’s empowerment and public education and appears frequently as an expert in women’s health and integrative medicine on TV, in print, and online. She is the author of MENOPAUSE BOOTCAMP: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age (Harper Wave; October 11th)
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Dr. Robynne Chutkan, best-selling author of numerous books which help people up-level their health is here to help us understand the importance of taking care of our gut health. We discuss her most recent book, The Anti-Viral Gut, which takes a complex topic and makes it easy to understand while providing great tips you can implement today. You’ll understand how to make simple, foundational changes in how you eat and live that will have a huge impact on your health and quality of life. If you want to learn how your gut health impacts your overall health and your ability to handle viruses, including Covid — you are going to love this conversation!
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*This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- How Dr. Chutkan evolved her practice to empower others around their health and understanding the role of the microbiome.
- How her daughter received more than 20 courses of antibiotics by the time she was 2 and how Dr. Chutkan slowly learned the importance of our microbiome and began educating others.
- She explains what our microbiome is.
- She also explains dysbiosis.
- How to make simple, foundational changes in how you eat and live that have a huge impact on your health and quality of life.
- Specific things we can begin doing today to improve our health, and much more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://robynnechutkan.com/books/ – register for her free Masterclass
Book: The Anti-Viral Gut
Dr. Chutkan on Instagram
Michele on Instagram
MORE ABOUT DR ROBYNNE CHUTKAN
Dr. Chutkan is a board-certified gastroenterologist and the bestselling author of Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution, The Bloat Cure, and The Anti-Viral Gut. Educated at Yale and Columbia, she’s a faculty member at Georgetown Hospital and the founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness in Washington DC. A former Governing Board member and Training Committee chair of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), she’s authored dozens of scientific articles and lectured globally on autoimmune diseases and the role of the microbiome in health and disease. Dr Chutkan has her own PBS Special entitled “Gutbliss” and has been a frequent medical expert on the Dr. Oz Show, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, and other media outlets. She’s an avid (and slow) runner, squash player and yogi and is passionate about introducing more dirt, sweat and vegetables into her patients’ lives.
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Dr. Valerie Cacho is an integrative sleep medicine specialist (MD), wellness consultant, and writer. Her interests and expertise include: diagnosing and treating medical sleep disorders during perimenopause and menopause, women’s sleep concerns, mind-body approaches to insomnia, self-compassion training, clinical hypnotherapy, and promoting sleep health and wellness. This is a fascinating conversation. The show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/244-2/
- This is a podcast interview and not intended to be medical advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for your health-related questions.
WHAT YOU’LL HEAR:
- Dr. Val explains what integrative health is and how she uses it help her patients.
- She walks us through the sleep cycles. Each lasts about 90 minutes and happens 4-6 times per night. She shares her opinion on sleep trackers. Ideal sleep in each stage in midlife.
- She discusses HRV and what matters for sleep – having a higher score is better. Lower scores can mean more stress. She says don’t let the score impact her actual experience – sleep loss due to a positive event doesn’t have the same concern.
- Snoring in midlife.
- What happens during a sleep study and the health implications of sleep apnea.
- The role of dreams.
- Her opinion on naps and how long they should be and when to take them in order for them to be effective.
- What happens to women and sleep in menopause.
- The holistic ways she helps her patients with sleep.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Website: sleeplifemed.com
- Freebie: www.sleephoria.health/f/exhaustion-checklist
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/drvalsleepgal/
- Michele on Instagram
GUEST BIO:
Dr. Valerie Cacho is an integrative sleep medicine specialist (MD), wellness consultant, and writer. Her interests and expertise include: diagnosing and treating medical sleep disorders during perimenopause and menopause, women’s sleep concerns, mind-body approaches to insomnia, self-compassion training, clinical hypnotherapy, and promoting sleep health and wellness. She is the president and founder of Sleep Life Med, a tele-sleep practice in Hawaii and California. Additionally, Dr. Cacho is the CEO of Sleephoria, an online educational and sleep wellness company for women.
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JOIN THE NEWSLETTER + Receive A List of 52-Selfcare Tips CONNECT WITH MICHELE ON IG Buy Michele’s Book
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Have you ever experienced a sound bath? Did you know that sound can be healing and there is science to prove it. Have you heard of music medicine? Jeralyn Glass, the author of Sacred Vibrations, is on the show to teach us about the magic and science behind the healing power of crystalline sound. Be sure to follow the show and share this episode with a friend! XO
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GUEST INFORMATIONWEBSITE: Crystal Cadence website: https://crystalcadence.com/ Jeralyn Glass website: https://www.jeralynglass.com/ Sacred Science of Sound website: https://sacredsciencesound.com/ BOOK: Sacred Vibrations: The Transformative Power of Crystalline Sound and Music SOCIAL MEDIA: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crystalcadencebyjeralynglass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalcadencela/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystalcadencela/
GUEST BIO: Jeralyn Glass is an internationally acclaimed singer, musician, and leader in the field of sound healing who has been sharing the gift of music medicine with the world for decades. She began her career on Broadway and has sung on opera and concert stages around the globe. Jeralyn offers a unique alchemical blend of music, meditation, and high vibrational sound. Merging quantum science, bioenergetics, and crystalline singing bowls, Jeralyn helps people facilitate healing and transformation with the power of music and sacred frequencies that nourish our bodies, connect us with our hearts, and awaken our consciousness. Jeralyn has worked with The Cancer Support Community, Providence Trinity Care Hospice, The Compassionate Friends, Veterans Organizations, and Maria Shriver’s Women and Alzheimer’s Movement. She has been among the experts in The Shift Network’s Sound Healing Summit for the past 5 years.
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If you want to figure out how to finally create the life you want, this episode is for you! Cory Allen discusses his latest book, Brave New You, and teaches us how to move past the limiting beliefs, fears, and uncertainty. He shares how to get connected to your intuition and provides specific steps we can take to move forward, bravely and with confidence. Be sure to share this episode with a friend!
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GUEST INFORMATIONWEBSITE: https://www.cory-allen.com/ https://www.bravenewyoubook.com/ BUY THE BOOK: Brave New You SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/heycoryallen/
GUEST BIO: Cory Allen is an author, podcast host, and influencer from Austin, Texas. Allen writes daily thoughts on mindfulness and mental clarity for his large Instagram following (@heycoryallen), reaching over a million people a week. He has been featured in The New York Times.
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We’ve all had experiences that have created an emotional wound and may not realize that the “moment of impact” that happens creates an invisible loss that keeps us in survivor mode instead of thriving. Christina Rasmussen is an acclaimed grief counselor who teaches us about her discovery of invisible losses and the tools we need to heal ourselves in order to get out of the “waiting room” in our lives — so we can live our most fulfilled life. This is a beautiful and important conversation with a bestselling author who has helped thousands of people around the world heal from the kind of grief and loss that is validated in our society like the loss of a loved one. In her latest book, Invisible Loss, and in this conversation, Christina explains the significance of every day grief and creates a framework to heal from these experiences because you deserve to live your best life! Be sure to share this episode with a friend!
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GUEST INFORMATIONWEBSITE: https://christinarasmussen.com/ https://invisiblelossbook.com/ BUY THE BOOK: Invisible Loss: Recognizing and Healing the Unacknowledged Heartbreak of Everyday Grief SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/christinarasmussen7/ FB https://www.facebook.com/Secondfirsts/
GUEST BIO: Christina Rasmussen is an acclaimed grief educator and bestselling author of Second Firsts (Hay House, 2013), Where Did You Go? (Harper One, 2018), and Invisible Loss (Sounds True, 2024). In 2010, four years after her thirty-five-year-old spouse passed away from Stage 4 colon cancer, she created the Life Reentry process, which launched her on a mission to bring compassion, grace, and validation to thousands, while simultaneously establishing an exit from what she termed the Waiting Room. Christina holds a master’s degree in guidance and counseling (University of Durham). She is currently finishing her master of fine arts degree in painting and drawing (Academy of Art). Her grief work has been featured on ABC News and in Women’s World, the Washington Post, and the White House Blog.
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Fascinating interview with leading neuroscientist, NYTimes best-selling author, and Founder of the Women’s Brain Initiative, Dr. Lisa Mosconi. She is the author of The Menopause Brain. This is a masterclass in understanding the hormonal changes that occur during menopause and how many of the symptoms (like hot flashes) are actually originating in the brain. If you are premenopausal, in perimenopause or menopause, this interview is for you! You will learn so much about what is happening to you, how to navigate this time, and what to look forward to in menopause. Be sure to share it with a friend! This is the link to the show notes page https://thegoodlifecoach.com/299-2/
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Website: https://www.lisamosconi.com/
Buy the Book: The Menopause Brain
Book Website: themenopausebrain.com
IG: Dr Mosconi
Women’s Brain Initiative
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Are you in a fashion rut? Do you have a closet full of clothes but struggle with what to wear? Do you want to elevate your every day style so you feel great? Would you like to know how to create a capsule wardrobe and one for travel? You’ll learn a simple 5-step process for getting organized around dressing well so you look and feel your best no matter the occasion. Mary Lou Andre, who is a nationally recognized stylist, corporate image consultant, speaker and author, is here to share simple strategies and some of her favorite brands she’s loving these days. If you enjoy learning about fashion and style, or your sense of style has changed, or you just want to understand an easy way to get organized around looking your best, this interview is for you. While on the show notes page, we’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to live your best midlife.
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- WEBSITE: www.dressingwell.com
- BUY THE BOOK: Ready To Wear: An Expert’s Guide to Choosing and Using Your Wardrobe
- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @marylouandrestyle FB dressingwell
GUEST BIO: Mary Lou Andre is a nationally recognized stylist, corporate image consultant, speaker and author. She is founder and president of Organization By Design, Inc., a Needham, Massachusetts-based wardrobe management, fashion and image consulting firm that helps individuals and organizations understand the power of being appropriately dressed in a variety of situations. Her fashion and professional image insights are regularly featured in national publications such as In Style, Real Simple, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Marie Claire, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, Esquire, Executive Female, Family Circle, Sales & Marketing Magazine, Woman’s Day, Working Mother and The Washington Post. She is the author of Ready to Wear: An Expert’s Guide to Choosing and Using Your Wardrobe
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“Menopause is inevitable but suffering is not.” – Dr. Mary Claire Haver Half of the population goes through menopause and yet there is a lack of funding, research, and education to empower and help women navigate this important time in her life. According to Dr. Haver, by the year 2030 the world population of menopausal and postmenopausal women is projected to increase to 1.2 billion, with 47 million new entrants each year. Women deserve better and the intention with this interview is to provide information that helps you better understand what is happening to your body, identify key risk factors, treatment options, and how to find the care you deserve. Share this episode with all of your female friends. Knowledge is power!
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GUEST INFORMATION
- LISTEN TO: Interview I did with Dr. Haver about The Galveston Diet
- WEBSITE: www.thepauselife.com and https://maryclairewellness.com/
- BUY THE BOOK: The New Menopause
- SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram – @drmaryclaire How to find a certified menopause provider: http://menopause.org https://www.myalloy.com/ https://www.evernow.com/
GUEST BIO: Dr. Mary Claire Haver is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecologyand is a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist from Tulane University. She is also a Certified Menopause Specialist through The Menopause Society. Dr. Haver has amassed over 3 million followers across social media by posting advice for women going through menopause. She understands that menopause healthcare is in dire need of change and is proud to be leading the conversation. Her educational background and her own experience led Dr. Haver to develop the national bestselling book and online program, The Galveston Diet. She is the New York Times bestselling author of The New Menopause.
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There is so much confusion around AI, the role it’s going to play in our lives, the pros and cons, and what it means for humanity. Is AI going to take our jobs? Should AI have a role in creative spaces like the arts and do we even have a say? What does the future look like for ourselves and our children? We explore these questions and more, some of the ethical concerns, and what the world might be like 10 years from now. Be sure to share it with a friend and to follow the show!
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GUEST INFORMATION
- WEBSITE: brianevergreen.com
- BUY THE BOOK: Autonomous Transformation: Creating a More Human Future in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
- SOCIAL MEDIA: Linkedin.com/in/brianevergreen
GUEST BIO: Brian Evergreen is best known for his work advising FORTUNE 500 executives on artificial intelligence strategy. Building on his experiences working at Accenture, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft, Brian guest lectures at Purdue University and the Kellogg School of Management and is a Senior Fellow in the Economy, Strategy, and Finance Center of The Conference Board, sharing the unconventional and innovative methods and frameworks he developed leading and advising Digital Transformation initiatives at many of the world’s most valuable companies.
Brian is the founder of The Profitable Good Company, a leadership advisory company that partners with and equips leaders to harness the economic and societal potential of technology in the era of artificial intelligence. He is the author of Autonomous Transformation: Creating a More Human Future in the Era of AI.
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Have you ever wondered if you can avoid disease, even if it “runs in your family?” According to Dr. Casey Means, “disease isn’t some random occurrence that might happen in the future. It is a result of the choices you make and how you feel today. If you are battling annoying and seemingly nonlethal health issues-like fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, arthritis, infertility, or chronic pain—an underlying contributor to these conditions is generally the same thing that will lead to a “major” illness sometime later in life. In Good Energy, Dr. Casey Means lays out how these conditions are all rooted in the cellular mismatch of Bad Energy, where the modern environments we are living in are not supporting our cells’ needs on any level. Our culture around food, sleep, movement, stress, and even temperature and light are not matching the metabolic needs of our cells, so they are dysfunctional. However, Dr. Means points out that our ability to achieve ‘Good Energy’, and prevent and reverse chronic conditions, is under our control. And it is much simpler than we’ve been led to believe.” This is an educational interview where you’ll learn about how to cultivate metabolic health. Tune in to learn how. And be sure to share this interview with a friend!
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- WEBSITE: https://www.caseymeans.com/newsletter
- BUY THE BOOK: Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health
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- Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyMeansMD
GUEST BIO: Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels, a health technology company with the mission of reversing the world’s metabolic health crisis. She is the author of Good Energy, which is about metabolic health. Dr. Means received her BA with honors and MD from Stanford, was President of her Stanford class, and has served on Stanford faculty. She trained in Head & Neck Surgery before leaving traditional medicine to devote her life to tackling the root cause of why Americans are sick.
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How do we reclaim our authentic self and live life with our full, true voice expressed? That is what you’ll learn about in this beautiful interview with Dr. Thema Bryant, the best-selling author of Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self Dr. Thema is a clinical psychologist and ordained minister. She explains why we get disconnected and how we can come back to ourselves in spite of the stress and traumas we may experience.
This is a beautiful and uplifting conversation and you can tune in now to access the show notes and link to her book athttps://thegoodlifecoach.com/179
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WE DISCUSS:
- What is homecoming and how do we get on our path to reconnecting to our true voice.
- Signs we are disconnected from ourselves.
- What gets us disconnected and specific things we can do to get on the path to reclaiming ourselves.
- How people pleasing is one way we disconnect from ourselves.
- If everyone has a vocation and how we can get attuned what ours is.
- How the energy we put out into the world isn’t always what is reflected back to us.
- Suggestions of spiritual practices we can incorporate and begin our days with so we fill our own cups every morning.
- A beautiful prayer that she shares with us from her book, and more.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Thema Bryant is a clinical psychologist and president-elect of the American Psychological Association. She is also a professor of psychology at Pepperdine University and an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Thema earned her doctorate from Duke University and completed her postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School. With more than twenty years of experience in trauma recovery, she has appeared as a mental health expert on television, radio, and print media. Dr. Thema raises awareness about mental health issues on The Homecoming Podcast and her social media platforms.
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- Book: Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self
- Website: https://drthema.com/
- Podcast: Homecoming Podcast
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.thema/?hl=en
- Michele’s Book: Design a Life You Love
- Michele on Instagram
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Whether you’ve been single and are looking for a relationship, divorced, or lost your life partner, Elizabeth Earnshaw, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Gottman Therapist, guides us through dating in midlife and how to find love again. We discuss how to look for red flags, where to meet someone, what chemistry really means, how to maintain healthy boundaries, why people cheat, why you can lose friends after a divorce, how to be fully empowered and more. If you are single and in your twenties or older this interview is for you! And if you are in a relationship, there is a lot to learn from this conversation too so be sure to tune in. Share this interview with a friend!
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GUEST INFORMATIONWEBSITE: https://elizabethearnshaw.com/ https://abetterlifetherapy.com/ https://www.withours.com/
BUY THE BOOK: I Want This to Work: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating the Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face in the Modern Age by Elizabeth Earnshaw
SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/lizlistens/ Guest Bio: Elizabeth Earnshaw is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Gottman Therapist, Clinical Fellow of the AAMFT, and the author of I Want This To Work: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating the Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face in The Modern Age” and Til Stress Do Us Part, How to Heal The #1 Issue in Our Relationships. Elizabeth founded the therapy practice A Better Life Therapy, LLC.
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Friends are essential to a happy life. In this solocast I share simple ways to cultivate new friendships while also nurturing existing friendships. I’d love to hear your experience with making friends in midlife. Leave a comment on the shownotes page. The show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/305
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Do you want to get fit and strong in midlife? Are you having trouble losing weight and you don’t know why? Do you want to understand how to improve your sleep so you feel rested and ready for the day? How does understanding your Ayurvedic type impact what you should eat and what kind of workouts you do? What’s the deal with weight loss drugs? What is Zone 2 training? Are cold plunges for everyone? What about sauna? Which fitness trends make sense? How much protein do you need to eat? These are just some of the topics we cover on the podcast with special guest, Dr. Stephen Cabral. Visit the show notes page at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/304/
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JOIN THE NEWSLETTER + Receive A List of 52-Selfcare Tips CONNECT WITH MICHELE ON IG Buy Michele’s Book 1st interview I did with DR. STEPHEN CABRAL LEARN ANCIENT SECRETS FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH 2nd interview I did with DR. STEPHEN CABRAL: HOW TO BOOST IMMUNITY + TIPS ON LONGEVITY, GETTING IN SHAPE, AND FEELING STRONG!
GUEST INFORMATIONWEBSITE: StephenCabral.com Equi.Life StephenCabral.com/podcasts – podcast he did on weight loss drugs BUY THE BOOK: The Rain Barrel Effect: How a 6,000 Year Old Answer Holds the Secret to Finally Getting Well, Losing Weight & Feeling Alive Again! SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram.com/StephenCabral Facebook.com/DrStephenCabral YouTube.com/StephenCabral
Guest Bio: Dr. Stephen Cabral, is a Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy and founder of EquiLife and Integrative Health Practitioner Institute. In his practice he and his team have helped over 250,000 patients. His mission is to help people understand that there is always a reason why you have not achieved your ideal wellness or weight loss goals and that you can and will get well again!
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In this fascinating interview, I sit down with the author of The Big Leap and Your Big Leap Year, Dr. Gay Hendricks! We discuss how to dissolve your upper limit problem to live and work from your zone of genius. If you’ve been stuck and unsure how to get to the next level in your life, this interview is for you! Gay Hendricks has served for more than 30 years as one of the major contributors to the fields of relationship transformation and bodymind therapies. Along with his wife, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks, Gay is the author of many bestsellers, including Conscious Loving, At The Speed Of Life, The Big Leap, and the New York Times bestseller, Five Wishes. Dr. Hendricks received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Stanford in 1974. After a twenty-one-year career as a professor at University Colorado, he founded The Hendricks Institute, and later co-founded its charitable organization, Foundation for Conscious Living. He was also the founder of a virtual learning center for transformation and a publishing company and was a co-founder of a conscious entertainment company. Shownotes – https://thegoodlifecoach.com/303
RESOURCES MENTIONED
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WEBSITE:
www.hendricks.com
www.foundationforconsciousliving.org
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/hendricks.gay/
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In this fascinating interview, I have the honor of sitting down with the remarkable Dr. Gladys McGarey, a centenarian and visionary in the field of holistic medicine. At 103-years young, Dr. McGarey shares her wisdom, experiences, and the profound insights she gained throughout her extraordinary life. Join us as we delve into her recently published book, “The Well-Lived Life,” and explore the key principles that have shaped her journey and learn the secrets to living a happier and healthier life. You’ll hear about her experience navigating breast cancer twice, how she handled her divorce and got unstuck, why she believes we need to lean on love not fear, and much more! The show notes are available at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/302
RESOURCES MENTIONED
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WEBSITE: https://gladysmcgarey.com/
BUY THE BOOK: The Well-Lived Life: A 103-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age
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IG: Dr. Gladys
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Darnyelle is the award-winning, two time Inc. 5000 CEO of Incredible One Enterprises, LLC, a multi-million-dollar coaching and consulting brand. In this interview we dive into her story, how she changed her life and went from being bankrupt to becoming an 8-figure CEO! Best known for transforming the lives of her business coaching clients and live event attendees, Darnyelle equips her clients to leverage and scale businesses that serve them financially and spiritually. By teaching her award-winning Move to Millions® Method, she helps clients collapse the amount of time it takes them to cross the million-dollar mark all while deepening their connection to God and strengthening their faith. Her latest book is Move to Millions® Visit the show notes page with the resources mentioned https://thegoodlifecoach.com/301
WEBSITE: https://www.instagram.com/darnyellejerveyharmon
Book: Move to Millions
IG: https://www.instagram.com/darnyellejerveyharmon
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Fascinating conversation with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried who is the author of four NYTimes best-selling books. We discuss her most recent book, The Autoimmune Cure in this interview. So much to learn about the connection between trauma and your risk of developing an autoimmune condition. She shares the blood tests to request from your doctor, how to take your ACE score to asses childhood trauma (link is in the show notes), and lifestyle modifications you can make: including sleep, food, supplements, as well as the role of psychedelics. You’ll learn why women are more prone to developing an autoimmune disease and other healing modalities you can implement (like breath work and mindfulness based stress reduction, and more). Be sure to share this interview with a friend who would benefit from this information!
SHOW NOTES: https://thegoodlifecoach.com/300
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DR. SARA’S WEBSITE: https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/
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DISCOVER YOUR ACE SCORE https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/discover-your-ace-score/
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Fascinating interview with leading neuroscientist, NYTimes best-selling author, and Founder of the Women’s Brain Initiative, Dr. Lisa Mosconi. She is the author of The Menopause Brain. This is a masterclass in understanding the hormonal changes that occur during menopause and how many of the symptoms (like hot flashes) are actually originating in the brain.
If you are premenopausal, in perimenopause or menopause, this interview is for you! You will learn so much about what is happening to you, how to navigate this time, and what to look forward to in menopause. Be sure to share it with a friend! This is the link to the show notes page https://thegoodlifecoach.com/299-2/
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Website: https://www.lisamosconi.com/
- Buy the Book: The Menopause Brain
- Book Website: themenopausebrain.com
- IG: Dr Mosconi
- Women’s Brain Initiative
WE DISCUSS
- How her book is a love letter to women and why she wrote it.
- The historical context of women’s health as it relates to menopause and how women were essentially tortured and misunderstood and that we are still behind today on research and studies.
- The connection between menopause and the brain.
- The symptoms of menopause that originate in the brain, including hot flashes, brain fog, and night sweats.
- Dr. Mosconi explains the role of HRT and the known benefits as well as a new therapy she is helping to develop.
- She provides lifestyle modifications we can make that are also included in her book.
- She explains the three Ps – puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause and what these three stages have in common and how they might inform what you experience during menopause.
- She explains the fascinating communication system between the ovaries and the brain.
- Dr. Mosconi highlights the importance of nutrition and hydration.
- The strategies she’s putting into place now to prepare for perimenopause/menopause, and much more!
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Dr. Rani is one of two ophthalmologists in the country who is also certified in functional medicine. How does this change how she approaches eye health? Dr. Rani is able to diagnose up to 200 conditions from your eyes – things like MS and diabetes, but also Lupus, and Lyme Disease. We discuss glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and more. This is a fascinating conversation. If you want to learn how to care for your eyes as you age and what supplements and foods to prioritize, this is the episode for you. For example, did you know you should get an eye exam every year after the age of 40? Learn more now! Visit https://thegoodlifecoach.com/298 for show notes and links mentioned.
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Dr. Rani Banik’s website: www.drranibanik.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ranibanik/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8mIi8P9tXSRXXwEdNX6aRw
Book: Beyond Carrots: Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z
Dr. Rani’s Visionary Kitchen (Beyond Carrots)
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ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Rudrani (Rani) Banik is a board-certified neuro-ophthalmologist. She completed her MD at Brown University, residency at UC Irvine, and fellowship at Wilmer Eye Institute. Dr. Banik runs a private practice based in NYC and is Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Mount Sinai.Dr. Banik is also certified in Integrative and Functional Medicine. She focuses on the root cause of eye diseases, and uses strategies based on nutrition, botanicals, lifestyle modification, and supplements.Dr. Banik is often featured as an expert in the media. She has been voted Castle Connolly Top Doctor and NY Magazine’s Best Doctor in Ophthalmology annually since 2017.Dr. Banik is the author of two best-selling books,“Beyond Carrots – Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z’ and “Dr. Rani’s Visionary Kitchen.”
Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi are the authors of CAREER FORWARD: Strategies from Women Who’ve Made. It is a groundbreaking, empowering guide for women that shows how to prioritize a career path, build professional value, and enjoy a full life both in and out of the workplace. And that’s what we are talking about today on the show. If you want to optimize your career, this is the episode for you!
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://www.careerforwardbook.com/
Book: Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who’ve Made It
WE DISCUSS
- The importance of having a long term career view.
- How to cultivate your career in a strategic way.
- Why a long term view must include doing well at your current job.
- The importance of creating professional equity.
- Salary negotiation.
- Where mentorship comes in and the role of sponsors for your career.
- Ways to expand your professional brand and ways to expand your network.
- The importance of figuring out what differentiates you, and much more!
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Dr. Comen has dedicated her medical career to saving the lives of women. An award-winning, internationally sought-after clinician and physician-scientist, Dr. Comen works as a medical oncologist with a specialty in breast cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and is an assistant professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. She earned her BA in the history of science from Harvard College and her MD from Harvard Medical School, then completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and her fellowship in oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She’s the author of All In Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why It Matters Today which we discuss on the show today. Visit https://thegoodlifecoach.com/296 for show notes.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://www.drelizabethcomen.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drelizabethcomen/
Book: All In Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why It Matters Today
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This is the Sex Education you never learned in school. Dr. Kelly Casperson is a urologic surgeon, author, sex educator, and top international podcaster whose mission is empowering women to live their best love lives. We discuss the various issues women and men come to see her for and why women need to realize they are not broken. Class is in session with our favorite urologist.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://www.kellycaspersonmd.com/
HOW TO HAVE A GREAT SEX LIFE IN MIDLIFE – first interview with Dr. Kelly
Instagram: Dr. Kelly Casperon
Book: You Are Not Broken:Stop “Should-ing” All Over Your Sex Life
Dr. Kelly’s Podcast: You Are Not Broken
https://www.isswsh.org/
https://www.menopause.org/
MORE ABOUT DR KELLY CASPERSON
Dr. Kelly Casperson is a urologic surgeon, author, sex educator, and top international podcaster whose mission is empowering women to live their best love lives. Kelly identified the need for better resources and developed a sex education membership for women that covers topics like sexual health, intimacy, mind work, and the science of desire. She combines education, humor, and candor in her podcast, You Are Not Broken, where she dismantles the myths women have learned and normalizes healthy, enjoyable sex worth desiring.
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Jessica Baum is a Psychotherapist, Author, Relationship Coach, and Founder of the Relationship Institute of Palm Beach, providing couples therapy, family counseling, and addiction therapy in South Florida for over 10 years. She has helped thousands of clients with her unique approach to healing, the Self-full® Method. Through her sister company, Be Self-full®, Jessica offers transformational courses and online coaching services that support individuals and couples to form healthy, long-term relationships. She’s the author of Anxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and Love which we discuss in this interview.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
Websites: https://www.beselffull.com/ and https://www.relationshipspb.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beselffull
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicabaumlmhc/
Book: Anxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and Love
Books Jess references:
Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, How It Sabotages Our Lives
Our Polyvagal World: How Safety and Trauma Change Us by Stephen Porges, PhD
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Dr. Linnea Passaler has dedicated 20+ years to serving patients, first to a small number of individuals as a successful surgeon and then to thousands of people worldwide as the CEO of a digital health startup. After overcoming her own struggles with a dysregulated nervous system, she created Heal Your Nervous System (HYNS) to empower others in their healing journey. Her combination of neuroscience and somatic work helps those struggling with overwhelm, trauma, burnout, and anxiety to heal their dysregulated nervous systems and thrive.
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WE DISCUSS:
- An explanation of nervous system dysregulation.
- The simple things you can do daily and on a consistent basis to help heal your nervous system.
- How experiencing sensory overload can become heightened during menopause because of changes in your hormones.
- Why Dr. Linnea wrote the book and who she is hoping to serve.
- Her desire to educate others with the 5 step plan she developed, and much more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://healyournervoussystem.com/author/linneapassaler/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healyournervoussystem
Book: Heal Your Nervous System: The 5–Stage Plan to Reverse Nervous System Dysregulation
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Anna Papalia is the author of Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing and a career influencer with over 1.5 million followers across social media platforms. In this conversation, we dive into the wisdom from her book. We cover what hiring managers get wrong as well as what a candidate can and should be doing, including how to negotiate salary, and much more Whether you are in the market for a job or in charge of hiring, this is a must listen! You will never look at interviewing the same way again. Anna has consulted with Fortune 100 companies, taught at Temple University’s Fox School of Business and coached over 10,000 clients to interview better. Her groundbreaking discovery of Interview Styles revolutionized the way we teach and understand interviewing. She is also a public speaker at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and DisruptHR.
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WE DISCUSS:
- The four interview styles.
- How over 90% of interviewers have never been trained on interviewing.
- The 5 different types of interview questions.
- The discriminatory barriers that exist.
- Common mistakes candidates make that they can change today.
- Anna’s best advice for salary negotiation, and more!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://theinterviewology.com
Book: Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing
Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office: Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers
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We are going deep by exploring the power of inquiry to reconnect us to one another, to love, intimacy and our humanity. What if asking better questions could actually feel more connected to those you love, would you want to learn how? Topaz Adizes is the author of “12 Questions for Love, a Guide to Intimate Conversations and Deeper Relationships” and he’s sharing tips to strengthen bonds, improve our listening skills, to create better questions, and ultimately reconnect us to one another and our humanity. Topaz is an Emmy award-winning writer, director, and experience design architect. His works have been selected to Cannes, Sundance, IDFA, and SXSW; featured in New Yorker magazine, Vanity Fair, and the New York Times; and have garnered an Emmy for new approaches to documentary and Two World Press photo awards for immersive storytelling and interactive documentary. Share this interview with a friend! And tag me and my guest on Instagram.
WE DISCUSS:
- The power of inquiry to ignite human connection.
- How our childhood wounds sometimes lead to our life’s work. For Topaz his quest for understanding intimacy lead him to create The Skin Deep, and conduct 1200 interviews around the world to unlock deeper connections in relationships (parent and child, friends, lovers, couples, etc).
- Why we need to stop focusing on needing the answer and the instead focus on creating better questions.
- The importance of deep listening and creating a space to have meaningful conversation.
- How looking in someone’s eyes or breathing together while holding hands creates the space to hear one another.
- How our ability to really hear one another and go deeper in our relationships is the foundation to reconnecting us to one another and ultimately our humanity and much more.
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Website: https://shop.theskindeep.com/
Book: 12 Questions for Love: A Guide to Intimate Conversations and Deeper Relationships
Sidra & Ben's {THE AND} Relationship Project {THE AND} Topaz & Justin If I Left this Earth Tomorrow | {THE AND} Kelly & Virgie
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Whether in our personal lives or at work, we are interacting with others. Yet, with different personality types, there can be a lack of understanding, connection, and/or communication. How can you navigate these challenges using personality type? Joining us is Rob Toomey, the co-founder of TypeCoach. He and his team at TypeCoach work with people in the world’s leading organizations to improve team performance, deepen leadership capabilities, and help salespeople close more deals. However, among the most powerful outcomes from their work is the impact on personal relationships outside of work. Today, he and I will get into the applications of personality type differences in the context of romantic relationships as well as in teams at work. It may seem like a stretch but by understanding where you and others are similar and different on just a few key elements of personality can make a huge impact on the quality and ease of your relationships.
WE DISCUSS:
- You’ll learn the 4 type categories for context.
- What happens in the different dynamics of personality preferences and where conflict can arise.
- What’s the biggest thing to keep in mind when living or working with an Introvert or Extrovert
- How core values are associated with the temperaments and what is important to those with the temperaments (per their personality type)
- The importance of understanding your core values and why sometimes your buttons can get pushed.
- How understanding type preferences can benefit your romantic relationships and your teams at work, and much more.
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Michele’s Book
Website: http://www.typecoach.com
Email: Rob@type-coach.com for more information about working with his company.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Rob lives at the intersection of his two passions – personality type and entrepreneurship. For the last 19 years he has been President of TypeCoach, the first company to make personality type practical and easy to use in communicating with others. He is also the Managing Director of The Idea Factory which is a venture studio focused on getting early stage projects off the ground.
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I believe in preventative health and today I am discussing my experience getting my first colonoscopy at the age of 52. The recommended age for colonoscopies is now 45 instead of 50. I think many people put it off because they don’t know what is going to happen, so I’m going into detail (without sharing TMI) so you can feel prepared. I put my colonoscopy off for too long because I didn’t have enough information, so I wanted to share what I know based on what I went through in case it helps you. Also, my colonoscopy was incomplete and I don’t want that to happen to you. Maybe knowing what happened to me can prevent the same thing from happening to you. This episode is not advice and is for entertainment purposes only. Anything dealing with your health should be discussed with your trusted healthcare provider
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Sexual intimacy in relationships is so important but couples can struggle with connection and prioritizing their partners. Whether it is a mismatch in desire, hormonal changes that are impacting women in midlife, or a host of other issues, in this episode you’ll learn from Dr. Jamea who is a sex and relationship therapist about how to rekindle intimacy. With over 15 years of experience, she has helped thousands of people create connection and cultivate passion. When she’s not seeing clients, Emily researches the relationship between flow and sexual satisfaction. She also serves as an expert speaker for both public and private events. Her expertise has been featured in Oprah Magazine, CNN, USA Today, The BBC, NBC, CBS, Men’s Fitness, Women’s Health, and more. This conversation is intended for adults only.
WE DISCUSS:
- Sexual intimacy in relationships.
- Why it is essential to prioritize intimacy in our relationships.
- How mismatched desire is often the most common reason people see a couple therapist and ways to manage it.
- Three simple ways to improve intimacy today.
- Why we need to update our understanding of desire.
- How we can use flow state science to enhance our sex life.
- The impact declining hormones in midlife have on our sex lives, and much more.
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Michele’s Book
Website: https://emilyjamea.com/
Use Code: HALFOFF for 50% off course
IG: @dremilyjamea and on all social platforms
Emily’s Podcast: Love + Libido
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Have you ever considered that envy and admiration are two sides of the same coin. How? When we admire someone it’s because of something they’ve done and how they show up in the world. We respect something about them. Now, flip the coin and on the other side you may find envy, which is not a positive feeling about someone. BUT, it may be because of you would like to accomplish something they’ve accomplished or wishing you could do what they do. Instead of feeling admiration, envy pops up. When you are feeling envious of someone, you can flip the coin. That person is a mirror showing you what you really want. What a gift that person is in your life. Ask yourself what it is about that person that makes you feel envious. Is it their influence, what they do, their knowledge — it’s key to get clear. When you are able to identify what it is about that person that triggers the envy, you are gaining great insights into what you actually want for your life. Start looking at them with admiration and gratitude. To attract what you want, you’ll want to be in a high vibe state and sending out good in the world. That person is mirroring what is possible! Use envy as a piece of the puzzle about where you want to go. When you see this it’s easy to flip the emotion to admiration.
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“Too many of us apply intention to one area of our lives—we excel in our careers while putting our personal lives on hold or we allow our work ambitions to stagnate while everyday life demands our focus. We hope for the best, and yet our situations remain mostly unchanged. What if you could “Fast Forward” and transform any area of your life with extraordinary results in just one year?”
Wendy the co-founder of The Fast Forward Group shares some of the key tips from the book she co-authored with Lisa McCarthy called Fast Forward: 5 Power Principles to Create the Life You Want in Just One Year. You’ll learn the importance of declaring a bold vision and sharing it, what it means to throw your hat over the wall, and how to manage your time and set your priorities to get where you want to go. If you are looking for tangible tips and inspiration that will move you in the desired direction personally and professionally, this interview is for you! Wendy and Lisa have worked with over 100,000 professionals and their book takes you through their proven system. Lots to learn in this conversation!
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
Join Michele’s Newsletter
Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
Website: Wendy’s Website
Linkedin: Wendy on Linkedin
ABOUT THE GUEST
Wendy Leshgold is the president and co-founder of the Fast Forward Group, a professional development and executive coaching company. Wendy spent more than a decade in advertising, leading teams at Ogilvy & Mather, BBDO, and Deutsch, and working with brands including Apple, Kodak, and IBM. She experienced firsthand the challenges people face in high pressure corporate environments. Feeling compelled to help, she launched a successful executive coaching practice. A decade later, she joined forces with her childhood friend Lisa McCarthy, who shared her passion. Together, they launched a company with a mission to transform the way people lead, work, and live. They are the co-authors of Fast Forward: 5 Power Principles to Create the Life You Want in Just One Year
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Hey friends, welcome to the latest season of The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux podcast! Lots of great new content to help you navigate midlife and design a life you love. The podcast hit #7 in the United States under the self-improvement category and I want to thank you for sharing the show and being a part of the community! If you haven’t joined the newsletter you can do so below. Feel free to reach out with topics or questions you want addressed on the show!
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How to Create the Life You Want in Just One Year with Wendy Leshgold
Midlife Reinvention – Remember Your Purpose
How to Use the 12 Week Year to Live in Alignment with Your Life Vision
“If the average person just more consistently did what they already know they’d be healthier, happier, and be making more money.” – Brian Moran
Brian Moran, the New York Times bestselling author of “The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months,” is going to share how to get more done in less time. He will take us into the execution system he developed while also sharing easy-to-implement time management strategies. He also connects the dots back to why it is important to create our life vision so we can structure our time and goals around that vision. You will learn tactical steps that you can implement today to move closer to the life you desire. This is a fan-favorite episode that I re-run before the New Year.
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Why the 12 week year is an execution system and how that helps you get more done in less time.
- It’s not enough to know. You have to execute. Knowledge is only powerful if you act on it.
- Get out of the annual environment. With this program, you are going to stop after 12 weeks and that is your year. Measure your success or failure and measure the progress and then go again. It’s a fluid process. You can use this professionally or personally. You can do anything for 12 weeks and then decide is that somethingI want to do again.
- Your vision is you’re why. Your goals NEED to align with the vision.
- At the goal level, know the difference between goals and tactics and outcomes and actions. The actions we have control over. Goals are outcomes.
- Make sure at the goal level that is measurable – it’s an outcome.
- Determine what are the most important actions. Most plans are conceptual not tactical. You need to spell out the specific actions and focus on “less is more”.
- Stay connected to your vision by putting the longer term vision in front of you – laminate a card you can look at every day. Create visual reminders.
- The difference between a habit and routine is key. Ex, going to the gym is a routine not a habit and routines are what drive success. How you begin and end your day needs a routine. The key is to start off positive. End your day with gratitude.
- How to manage time. Time blocking – 3 core blocks: A. Strategic Block -3 hours blocked during the week. No interruptions – working on the business not in the business. THIS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE. B. Buffer Blocks – these are designed to deal with the emails/low level stuff. Ex, I return calls between 4-5pm. Don’t check your emails when they come in. Block time in to address it. C. Break out blocks – schedule time away from work to do something just for you to recharge.
The Four Disciplines of the 12 Week Year
- Vision – You have to know what you want.
- Planning – You have to ask – “What matters most?”
- Execution – Then ask, “Am I doing it?”
- Measurement – “Is it producing?”
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months – Brian’s NYTimes best-selling book
- https://12weekyear.com/ – Brian’s website and more resources
- Michele on Instagram
ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST:
Brian Moran, President and Founder of The 12 Week Year, has thirty plus years of expertise as a corporate executive, entrepreneur, consultant and coach.
Brian is a recognized expert in the field of leadership and execution. His realization that most people don’t lack ideas, but struggle with effective implementation led him to the development of ‘The 12 Week Year’.
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This is a fascinating conversation and one that will have you thinking long after the interview is over. On the show is Matt Higgins, the author of Burn The Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential. Matt, is the co-founder and CEO of the private investment firm RSE Ventures, an executive fellow at Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course Moving Beyond DTC, and has also been a guest shark on ABC’s Shark Tank.
His story is one of growing up in poverty, living on government cheese, and having his own “burn the boat” moment as a teen which becomes a pivotal decision that changes the trajectory of his life leading to success on his terms. You’ll hear Matt’s story, how he navigated hardship, the importance of listening to your own voice, and what it means to burn the boats to unleash your potential. This was one of my favorite interviews! You will walk away with many actionable tips as well as wisdom you can apply to your business and life.
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
1️⃣ Why Matt wrote the book now and who he hopes to serve.
2️⃣ The importance of making yourself indispensable at your job.
3️⃣ Matt’s early trauma that led him to make a pivotal decision in his life at 16.
4️⃣ How we don’t get to choose the moment of our opportunities but why we need to take them.
5️⃣ What Burn the Boats means and why you are less likely to succeed if you have a plan B.
6️⃣ He walks us through his risk-taking matrix.
7️⃣ Why he asks himself daily – “What is the highest use of my time, energy, and intention right now?” “What can I do now that I couldn’t do yesterday?”
8️⃣ How to connect your future dots intentionally, the importance of having a great partner/relationships, what living a good life means to him, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
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Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
Matt’s Website: https://www.burntheboatsbook.com/
Matt’s Book: Burn the Boats on Amazon
Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mhiggins/?hl=en
Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-higgins-rse/
Matt on YouTube
ABOUT THE GUEST
Matt Higgins is the author of Burn The Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential. He is the co-founder and CEO of the private investment firm RSE Ventures, an executive fellow at Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course Moving Beyond DTC, and has also been a guest shark on ABC’s Shark Tank.
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“We have a human brain whose memory system is amazing and wildly imperfect.” – Lisa Genova
New York Times bestselling author Lisa Genova joins us for a conversation about her book, Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting. What does normal forgetting look like? How do we improve our memory? How do we create a memory? What’s the distinction between normal forgetting and forgetting because of Alzheimer’s? What are some preventative measures we can easily incorporate to protect our memory? Lisa is a wealth of information and I am honored she is here to share the information from her recent book! So much to learn today and to feel empowered.
About the author: Lisa has her PhD in Neuroscience from Harvard, is an acclaimed author, and has a TED Talk with over five million views. She also has appearances on the Today Show, CNN, and NPR, Dr. Oz and many more outlets.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- It is okay to google the name of an actor whose name you can’t remember. Young people who have used tech since birth just google without worrying about it, but most older adults believe we have to figure it out ourselves.
- Tip of the tongue – words like proper nouns, movie titles, names of cities – and why we have trouble recalling those names.
- Why “Memory isn’t stored in any one place.”
- Why in order to create a lasting memory it has to go through the hippocampus.
- You can’t remember what you don’t pay attention to. This is the first thing to do to create memory.
- Outsourcing some things like taking a picture of where you parked isn’t going to make you dumber. It is okay to use tech to help you remember.
- Our human brains are terrible at prospective planning.
- Context plays a big role in remembering things. The second you are surrounded by cues you remember. It helps to retrace your steps to trigger the cues.
- To do lists, pill boxes, checkboxes are all helpful for prospective memory.
- “The act of learning is remembering. Memory is outstanding. We can learn infinite amounts of things.”
- It’s not true that we only use 10 percent of our brain.
- Our brain is changing all of the time. Every time you are learning something new your brain creates more neural pathways.
- We have the ability to create new neurons/nerve cells.
- Chronic stress will shrink the hippocampus.
- Meditation, yoga, mindfulness, exercise, staying socially active and learning new things helps to enlarge our hippocampus.
- Being sedentary makes you more likely to develop Alzheimer’s.
- Being active decreases your risk by half.
- Processing speeds slow down as we age a little bit, but we know more.
- Sleep is key. The data is compelling – we need 7-9 hours of sleep to process what we’ve learned and to clear metabolic debris while we sleep.
- Alzheimer’s happens in the hippocampus – war in this area – first symptoms are not remembering what someone just said or repeating themselves — the present memory keeps cycling through.
- Prevention is key. Lisa shares what she does for preventative measures.
- Eat a Mediterranean diet.
- Exercise. Go for walks — move around every day. Your entire body wants and needs that.
- “This book is about your relationship with memory. We are afraid of it. We are judgmental of it. We don’t understand it. It’s also imperfect. Be in awe of it and take good care of it.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- “Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting” by Lisa Genova
- Lisa Genova on Episode 1 of The Good Life Coach – about Lisa’s Transition from Neuroscientist to New York Times best-selling author
- Lisa Genova on Episode 104 of The Good Life Coach – what it means to live a life of meaning
- “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova
- “Every Note Played” by LisaGenova
- Lisa Genova’s website
- Lisa Genova on Instagram
- Lisa Genova on Facebook
- Lisa’s Ted Talk on Preventing Alzheimer’s
- Michele on Instagram
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Style expert and author George Brescia is on to help us feel modern and beautiful in the outfits we put on every day. He’s going to share how to look good for casual events like running to the market to going out with friends. We’ll learn the staple wardrobe we all need as well as the best stores to find the perfect items. He shares strategies on figuring out our style to the colors that look best on you. George is the author of “Change Your Clothes: Change Your Life”. He’s had appearances on NBC’s “Today Show” and other media, including doing regular red carpet commentary and fashion reporting for CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox — to covering the Tony awards — George has over 25 years working with top fashion leaders. He styles A-list celebrities to everyday women looking to improve their appearance and gain confidence. George is an expert in helping women look and feel their best and he shares his best tips with us today!
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
1️⃣ Where to begin -hint, it’s starts with your closet.
2️⃣ How to vet what no longer works for you.
3️⃣ Why selecting the colors that look best on you is so important. An easy way to begin is to shop the color of your eyes.
4️⃣ The staples all women should have that includes: well-fitting jeans, moto jacket, a fabulous heel, cool sneakers/flats, and stylish yoga/sweats with matching top, and more.
5️⃣ How to dress for your body now even if you plan on losing weight.
6️⃣ A long list of his favorite brands – so helpful!
7️⃣ How to work with George if you need some personal attention with your wardrobe.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
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- Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life: Because You Can’t Go Naked
- George’s Website – with access to his email to reach out to him
- George on Instagram
- George on Twitter
- George on Facebook
- Michele on Instagram
Brands he recommends:
- Veronica Beard for upscale and blazers
- Lori Goldstein on QVC
- Department store for access to many brands under one roof.
- Preppy looks – https://www.jmclaughlin.com/
- Club Monaco – Modern and Refined
- Zara + HM – be prepared with your mood board because there are so many trends
- Ann Taylor
- Ann Taylor Loft -inexpensive
- Aritzia
- Designers:
- Michael Kors
- Ralph Lauren
For Cocktail Events: Alice + Olivia
Splurge Items: Veronica Beard – blazer and cool items
- Long flowy dresses – Misa and Shoshanna
- Trina Turk
- Sleek paired down – monochromatic – Theory
- Yoga/Cool Sweats – Alo
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How do we reclaim our authentic self and live life with our full, true voice expressed? That is what you’ll learn about in this beautiful interview with Dr. Thema Bryant, the best-selling author of Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self Dr. Thema is a clinical psychologist and ordained minister. She explains why we get disconnected and how we can come back to ourselves in spite of the stress and traumas we may experience.
This is a beautiful and uplifting conversation and you can tune in now to access the show notes and link to her book athttps://thegoodlifecoach.com/179
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WE DISCUSS:
1️⃣ What is homecoming and how do we get on our path to reconnecting to our true voice.
2️⃣ Signs we are disconnected from ourselves.
3️⃣ What gets us disconnected and specific things we can do to get on the path to reclaiming ourselves.
4️⃣ How people pleasing is one way we disconnect from ourselves.
5️⃣ If everyone has a vocation and how we can get attuned what ours is.
6️⃣ How the energy we put out into the world isn’t always what is reflected back to us.
7️⃣ Suggestions of spiritual practices we can incorporate and begin our days with so we fill our own cups every morning.
8️⃣ A beautiful prayer that she shares with us from her book, and more.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Thema Bryant is a clinical psychologist and president-elect of the American Psychological Association. She is also a professor of psychology at Pepperdine University and an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Thema earned her doctorate from Duke University and completed her postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School. With more than twenty years of experience in trauma recovery, she has appeared as a mental health expert on television, radio, and print media. Dr. Thema raises awareness about mental health issues on The Homecoming Podcast and her social media platforms.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Book: Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self
- Website: https://drthema.com/
- Podcast: Homecoming Podcast
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.thema/?hl=en
- Michele’s Book: Design a Life You Love
- Michele on Instagram
As we head into a new year, it’s really important to get connected to what you really want. Time goes by quickly so being intentional is key. Once you have a big picture goal in mind you can focus your energy in that direction. In this solocast, I ask you a few questions to help you gain clarity.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love
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Curiosity is an important trait and one that I believe can reconnect us with our humanity. This is a powerful interview and one that will have you reflecting on your internal and outer world. You are going to learn so much from our guest, Scott Shigeoka, who is an internationally recognized curiosity expert, speaker, and the author of SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World. He is known for translating research into strategies that promote positive well-being and connected relationships around the globe, including at the UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center and through his groundbreaking courses at the University of Texas at Austin. I loved this conversation and know you will too!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Join Michele’s Newsletter
Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
Website: http://www.seekthebook.com
Book: Scotts Book, Seek
https://www.nunsandnones.org/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/scottshigeoka/
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Do you ever desire more from life? Many of us are seeking fulfillment and purpose. You may feel now is the time for midlife reinvention. I’m sharing a secret to guide you on your path. In this solo-cast, I walk you through an exercise to help you remember your purpose and to live the life you desire. I’m sharing a free worksheet below to get you one step closer to living your purpose. You can download it by clicking on the link. I’ll ask you questions in this solo episode that will get you thinking about the life you came here to live.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- What to do if you feel like you aren’t in alignment with your purpose.
- How to discover what your unique gifts are.
- What questions to ask yourself to remember your purpose.
- How to use curiosity, courage and commitment to get you into action.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Remember Your Purpose Worksheet
- Michele on Instagram
- Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love
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Mary Claire Haver, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN and a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist. She developed her groundbreaking weight loss protocol as an online subscriber program, through which she has helped thousands of women lose weight, burn fat, and get in shape permanently. She is also the author of the best-selling book, The Galveston Diet, which we discuss on the show. If you are a woman in perimenopause or menopause, or a woman who wants to be prepared for menopause, this show is for you. Be sure to share this one with all of your friends. So much great information in this 30-minute interview! The more women understand, the better care they can receive/demand from their healthcare providers. Knowledge is power.
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*This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
1️⃣ How her own journey with menopause prompted her to dive into the research to create real solutions for her patients since the “calories in, calories out” doesn’t work for women in menopause.
2️⃣ How women have been told be afraid of hormone replacement therapy based on one study years ago despite more research showing it’s not true.
3️⃣ How women have been labeled by doctors and not taken seriously because they didn’t know they could help a woman with menopause and instead would often prescribe anti-depressants thinking it was all in her head.
4️⃣ The danger of visceral fat and how it differs from subcutaneous fat. And how to reduce belly fat (it is possible)
5️⃣ She recommends a diet that includes the proper amount of fiber, reducing inflammation, adequate protein, resistance training + cardio, good sleep, and stress reduction.
6️⃣ Possible causes of hair loss, and more.
7️⃣ How her diet/lifestyle program can be used for the entire family, and much more!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Websites: www.galvestondiet.com
Home
Book: The Galveston Diet
Social: Connect with Michele on Instagram
Facebook: @drmaryclaire
Instagram: @drmaryclaire
Instagram: The Galveston Diet
TikTok: @drmaryclaire
LinkedIn: @the-galveston-diet
YouTube: Mary Claire Haver, MD
Hair loss video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfthtwJnjVU
Don Lemon reference in interview
MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a wife, mom, physician, and entrepreneur who has devoted her adult life to women’s health. As a Board Certified OBGYN in the Houston area, Dr. Haver has delivered thousands of babies, completed thousands of well-woman exams, counseled patients, taught residents, and did everything an academic professor and OBGYN could do.
As her patient population aged, Dr. Haver was overwhelmed with the number of complaints and concerns her patients had with weight gain while going through menopause. For years, she told her patients to eat less and exercise more. It wasn’t until she, too, experienced the changes of menopause and mid-life weight gain that she realized this advice doesn’t work and ultimately led to her creating and developing a new program, The Galveston Diet.
The Galveston Diet is a nutrition program created by a Female OBGYN, designed for women in menopause. The Galveston Diet helps women reach their health and wellness goals through an anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition. Dr. Haver believes in the power of nutrition to combat inflammation and highly recommends the unlimited benefits of intermittent fasting. As part of her ongoing research, she became certified in Culinary Medicine in 2019, which specializes in medical nutrition.
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What are the common reasons people enter couples therapy? How can you improve communication with your partner? What are the Four Horseman and why does research show they are what can cause a relationship to fail? What are the most common reasons relationships fail and is there something people can do to prevent those things? The role of core values, communication styles, and love languages on relationships. Whether you have been in a long-term relationship or are in a new one, you will learn from this fascinating interview. Elizabeth Earnshaw is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Gottman Therapist, Clinical Fellow of the AAMFT, and the author of “I Want This To Work: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating the Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face in The Modern Age”. She sees couples and trains therapists at A Better Life Therapy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is a co-founder at With Ours, a company focused on helping premarital couples have important conversations. She hosts a relationship advice segment on the iHeartRadio podcast, Good Risings.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Join Michele’s Newsletter
Website: https://elizabethearnshaw.com/
https://abetterlifetherapy.com/
https://www.withours.com/
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/lizlistens/
Books Referenced:
- I Want This to Work: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating the Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face in the Modern Age by Elizabeth Earnshaw
- What Makes Love Last?: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal by John Gottman
- The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships by John Gottman
- Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do
- Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Esther Perel
- Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life by Vanessa Marin
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Many of us feel connected to a spiritual life but often that is very separate from our work life. In this conversation, we discuss how our spirituality is important to getting connected to our higher knowing which can help us make decisions about our careers. We also discuss how to figure out how to make career transition. Laura Rotter, CFA, CFP joins us for this conversation. Laura is the owner of True Abundance Advisors, a heart-centered, values-based financial planning firm based in New York. After a successful career managing money for institutional investors including Citicorp and Para Advisors for 30 years, Laura discovered mindfulness practices and was drawn to guide professionals facing a big life change to achieve both financial security and life satisfaction. Since making her shift, she has been featured in CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Join Michele’s Newsletter
Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
Website: TrueAbundanceAdvisors.com
Social Media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurarotter/
https://www.facebook.com/laura.i.rotter/
Twitter: Rotters5
Books: Now What: 90 Days to a New Life Direction by Laura Berman Fortgang As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
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Are you writing a book or just published one and want to get media attention to promote your fiction or non-fiction work? On the show is Emmy award winning TV News Producer and Media Strategist, Paula Rizzo who shares some of her best tips on how to get press.
Paula Rizzo is an Emmy-award winning TV producer, bestselling author, media trainer and strategist. She trains authors and experts to perform better on camera and produce their own videos. She is the author of Listful Thinking: Using Lists to be More Productive, Highly Successful and Less Stressed and her most recent book, Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You. Paula is also a LinkedIn Learning instructor, a frequent speaker and media contributor. Paula is the creator of Media-Ready Author – an online media-training course for authors.
WE DISCUSS:
- What constitutes media these days – spoiler, podcasts are part of the strategy.
- Tips for crafting a compelling pitch that grabs a producer’s attention.
- Common mistakes authors make when pitching to the media.
- Why media training is essential for authors.
- How to develop a media strategy that aligns with your book’s goals.
- How to prepare for interviews and ensure you deliver a clear and concise message.
- Strategies for building relationships with journalists and producers, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Join Michele’s Newsletter
- Michele on Instagram
- Michele’s Book
- Paula’s Freebies:
- 10Q Freebie: The 10 Questions Every Author Needs to Answer
- Paula’s Media Ready Author Course
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Thomas Curran is a professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and author of a landmark study that the BBC hailed as “the first to compare perfectionism across generations.” His TED Talk on perfectionism has received more than three million views. He is the author of THE PERFECTION TRAP: Embracing the Power of Good Enough which we discuss in depth. If you feel like you or your child struggles with perfectionism this is a must listen!
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WE DISCUSS:
- Thomas’ definition of perfectionism.
- The three perfectionism dimensions.
- How behind perfectionism is a feeling of not being “good enough”.
- How it can lead to anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and feelings of suicide.
- The impact social media has on fueling perfectionism especially as it relates to teens and younger adults.
- The role of procrastination as it relates to perfectionism.
- Ways to navigate perfectionism so it doesn’t rule your life, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Join Michele’s Newsletter
- Michele on Instagram
- Michele’s Book
- Website: https://www.thomascurran.co.uk/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-curran/
- https://twitter.com/thom_curran?lang=en
- Book: The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough
- Ted talk: Our dangerous obsession with perfectionism is getting worse.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Thomas Curran is a professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and author of a landmark study that the BBC hailed as “the first to compare perfectionism across generations.” His TED Talk on perfectionism has received more than three million views. His research has been featured in media ranging from the Harvard Business Review to New Scientist to CNN and he has appeared on numerous television and radio programs. He is the author of THE PERFECTION TRAP: Embracing the Power of Good Enough
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Learn from one of Forbes’ Self-Made Richest Women, Liz Elting, the co-founder of a billion-dollar company. In this interview, Liz shares some of the key lessons from her book, Dream Big + Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business. One of my favorites was the understanding that entrepreneurs don’t need to be inventors. There were tens of thousands of translation companies but that didn’t stop Liz from co-founding her own company. She was set on building the world's premier and largest language solutions company which they did. You will hear more about this and how she was able to grow the company without outside funding. If you are looking to take your business and life to the next level, this interview is for you!
While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- The importance of setting a big vision.
- How to focus on goal setting to take your big dream and turn it into manageable goals.
- Why each chapter begins with a verb and the importance of taking action.
- How she approached the sales growth strategy.
- The importance of having a shareholder’s agreement.
- How they were able to grow the company without outside funding.
- Core values and their importance in establishing company culture.
- Why you are your own greatest resource and the importance of hard work, and much more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Join Michele’s Newsletter
- Michele on Instagram
- Michele’s Book
- Website: https://www.lizelting.com/
- https://www.elizabetheltingfoundation.org/
- Book: Dream Big + Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/lizelting/
ABOUT THE GUEST
Liz Elting, Founder and CEO of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation, is an entrepreneur, business leader, linguaphile, philanthropist, feminist, and mother. After living, studying, and working in five countries across the globe, Liz founded TransPerfect out of an NYU dorm room in 1992 and served as Co-CEO until 2018. TransPerfect is the world’s largest language solutions company, with over $1.1 billion in revenue and offices in more than 100 cities worldwide. Liz received the 2019 Charles Waldo Haskins Award for business and public service from NYU’s Stern School of Business, the American Heart Association’s 2020 Health Equity Leadership Award, the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs’ 2021 Vertex Award for changing the face and direction of women’s high-growth entrepreneurship, the American Heart Association’s 2022 Woman Changing the World Award, and Trinity College’s 2022 Kathleen O’Connor Boelhouwer ’85 Alumni Initiative Award. Liz has been recognized as a NOW Woman of Power & Influence, American Express’ and Entrepreneur magazine’s Woman of the Year, and one of Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women every year since the list’s inception. Elting is the author of the upcoming book, Dream Big and Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business.
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Heart disease is the number one killer of women but so many women are unaware of this information. You are going to be so empowered after listening to this amazing interview with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, leading preventative cardiologist and the Founder of Adesso, a heart prevention and wellness program for women. This interview could save your life or the life of a woman you know. Please share it with every woman in your life.
While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to live your best midlife!
*This interview is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not intended to be medical advice. For anything dealing with your health please contact your trusted healthcare provider.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- The statistics about heart disease and how it is the #1 killer of women – more than all cancers combined.
- The American Heart Association’s Essential 8.
- Preventative care as 80% is preventable.
- Blood work you should request.
- Medical gaslighting of women and why it needs to stop.
- The importance of understanding your family’s health and heart history for risk factors.
- Why Dr. Steinbaum launched Adesso (means now in Italian) and how it is going to change the landscape of heart health, and much more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Websites:
https://www.drsuzannesteinbaum.com/
Adesso Website
First interview with Dr. Steinbaum
Book: Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart-Healthy Life
IG: Dr. Steinbaum on IG
Adesso on IG
Connect with Michele on Instagram
MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum is a leader in preventive cardiology, now in private practice in New York. She is founder and CEO of Heart-Tech Health, a med-tech innovation to decrease the risk of women’s cardiovascular disease and bring prevention to every woman regardless of location or circumstance through its signature program, Adesso. Dr. Suzanne launched heart disease prevention programs at Mt. Sinai Heart, Northwell Lenox Hill and Beth Israel. She published Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart Healthy Life, and has been a national spokesperson for Go Red through the American Heart Association for 18 years. She serves on the national medical advisory board for Peloton and is a frequent guest on notable shows such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Doctors and more.
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What do your dreams really mean? Why do we even have them? What can we learn from our dreams? We explore these questions along with what are some common dream archetypes and symbols, why do we have recurring dreams, nightmares, and lucid dreams. Lauri Quinn Loewenberg is a professional dream analyst and author of the book Dream on It, Unlock Your Dreams Change Your Life. She is best known as “Dream Expert to the stars” and has been featured on hundreds of radio stations across North America and the UK and on national television shows such as The Today Show, Dr. Oz, The View, Good Morning America, Daily Pop on E! and more.
Lauri says nothing in dreams are random and the details matter. She explains how we can work with our dreams and use them as a powerful guide in our lives. If you’ve always wondered what your dreams mean or want to understand their significance, this episode is for you! This was a fascinating conversation. Share it with a friend!
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Join Michele’s Newsletter
- Michele on Instagram
- Michele’s Book
- Website: https://www.lauriloewenberg.com/
- Book: Dream on It: Unlock Your Dreams, Change Your Life
- Find Lauri on Social: Youtube, Tiktok, Twitter, FB and Instagram are all – Lauri the Dream Expert
ABOUT THE GUEST
Lauri Quinn Loewenberg is a professional dream analyst and author of the book Dream on It, Unlock Your Dreams Change Your Life. She is best known as “Dream Expert to the stars” and has been featured on hundreds of radio stations across North America and the UK and on national television shows such as The Today Show, Dr. Oz, The View, Good Morning America, Daily Pop on E! and more. Thanks to a series of recurring dreams, she is also a prominent Pin Up Artist and resides in Tampa, FL with her handsome hubby, musical son and her overlord Sigmund the rescue kitty.
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“Too many of us apply intention to one area of our lives—we excel in our careers while putting our personal lives on hold or we allow our work ambitions to stagnate while everyday life demands our focus. We hope for the best, and yet our situations remain mostly unchanged. What if you could “Fast Forward” and transform any area of your life with extraordinary results in just one year?”
Wendy the co-founder of The Fast Forward Group shares some of the key tips from the book she co-authored with Lisa McCarthy called Fast Forward: 5 Power Principles to Create the Life You Want in Just One Year. You’ll learn the importance of declaring a bold vision and sharing it, what it means to throw your hat over the wall, and how to manage your time and set your priorities to get your to where you want to go. If you are looking for tangible tips and inspiration to get you moving in the right direction personally and professionally, this interview is for you! Wendy and Lisa have worked with over 100,000 professionals and their book takes you through their proven system. Lots to learn in this conversation!
While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time).
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Join Michele’s Newsletter
- Michele on Instagram
- Michele’s Book
- Website: Wendy’s Website
- Linkedin: Wendy on Linkedin
ABOUT THE GUEST
Wendy Leshgold is the president and co-founder of the Fast Forward Group, a professional development and executive coaching company. Wendy spent more than a decade in advertising, leading teams at Ogilvy & Mather, BBDO, and Deutsch, and working with brands including Apple, Kodak, and IBM. She experienced firsthand the challenges people face in high pressure corporate environments. Feeling compelled to help, she launched a successful executive coaching practice. A decade later, she joined forces with her childhood friend Lisa McCarthy, who shared her passion. Together, they launched a company with a mission to transform the way people lead, work, and live. They are the co-authors of Fast Forward: 5 Power Principles to Create the Life You Want in Just One Year
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“Zimbabwe-born Deborah Calmeyer launched ROAR AFRICA 16 years ago with a vision to curate journeys designed to harness the power of nature and facilitate the discovery of peace and purpose while offering a deep reconnection with self. The past two years have drawn more and more people to wild places as a means to recenter and restore themselves and Africa provides some of the last wild landscapes on our increasingly fragmented planet. Calmeyer understands the transformative power of the African bush and how when we turn down the “noise” and remove the demands of travel, we can experience something not attained elsewhere.”
This is a beautiful and deep conversation exploring why we travel and how our soul desires a reconnection to the “wild”. You’ll hear how and why Deborah launched her company. How the wild reminds us of the power of the feminine. How we are suffering from a “nature deficit disorder.” Why we are drawn to explore and seek out “moments of awe”. We discuss the importance of silence to reconnect us to our truth and our humanity, and how Deborah had a pet lioness named Carmel, and much more. This is a fun and fascinating conversation. Be sure to share it with a friend!
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Join Michele’s Newsletter
- Michele on Instagram
- Michele’s Book
- Website: https://www.roarafrica.com/
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/roarafrica
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/roarafrica
ABOUT THE GUEST
Zimbabwe-born Deborah Calmeyer launched ROAR AFRICA 16 years ago with a vision to curate journeys designed to harness the power of nature and facilitate the discovery of peace and purpose while offering a deep reconnection with self. The past two years have drawn more and more people to wild places as a means to recenter and restore themselves and Africa provides some of the last wild landscapes on our increasingly fragmented planet. Calmeyer understands the transformative power of the African bush and how when we turn down the “noise” and remove the demands of travel, we can experience something not attained elsewhere.
Calmeyer grew up on a farm in the Zimbabwean bush; her pioneering family have a 330+ year-history in southern Africa. Hers was a childhood deeply infused with indigenous culture, and also with wildlife; swimming with Hyenas in the pool, water skiing on a crocodile-infested lake; her family’s beloved pet lioness (Carmel) that thought she was a Labrador.
As a result, Calmeyer is able to translate these magical, deeply spiritual journeys for others, allowing travelers to experience the world’s truly untouched, remote places first-hand while impressing upon them that this is not only an experience to be consumed but also an essential healing for them, for humankind, and for the relationship between the wild and ourselves.
Dr. Nayla Bahri joins us to discuss friendships – at work, in our lives, and in midlife. We share personal stories and ideas on how to cultivate friendships, including the kinds of friends you need – like an “action” friend. The research referenced highlights the importance of friendships at work for productivity and your likelihood of staying in the job longer. It also underscores the importance of friendships on happiness and longevity. I believe midlife women desire meaningful friendships. Most of us want soulful connections with great women. We discuss the importance of sharing core values and where you might make a new friend, and much more.
While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time).
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Join Michele’s Newsletter
- Michele on Instagram
- Michele’s Book
- Website:
- Nayla’s Website
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/naylabahri/
- https://www.instagram.com/drnaylabahri/
- Gallup Study on the importance of friends at work
ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Nayla Bahri is an executive coach, educator, facilitator, and co-host of The Inside Job Podcast. Her mission is to help everyone she collaborates with create their ideal relationship with work, one that lets them thrive, experience more satisfaction and flow, and deliver excellence. Her clients include individual leaders and teams across organizations and levels. She works with not-for-profits, startups, and well-established organizations including Apple, American Express,TheCity of New York, Appian, The Nature Conservancy, ColgateUniversity, Royal Bank of Canada, Stripe, and ABC/Disney.
Nayla served as the Dean of Students at Columbia Business School for fifteen years, where she coached and taught thousands of students and co-founded the Leadership Lab, the clearinghouse for leadership activities for MBA and EMBA students.She also led the learning and development team for a private equity-held global medical diagnostics organization, creating and leading initiatives including culture and employee engagement strategy, leadership development programs, performance management innovation, management curriculum, and coaching managers and the most senior leaders in the organization. Nayla is a graduate of Smith College, the University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia University. Her certifications include PCC level coach (ICF), Korn Ferry 360 Voices and Learning Agility, DDILeadership Suite, Immunity to Change (Individuals and teams), and the Hogan Assessment System.
Dr. Heather Hirsch is the best-selling author of Unlock Your Menopause Type: Personalized Treatments, the Last Word on Hormones, and Remedies that Work. Dr. Hirsch founded the Menopause & Midlife Clinic at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and also served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, and now runs a private telemedicine practice focused on midlife and menopause. She was one of the experts on Oprah’s Menopause Talk and is the cool doctor you want in your corner with your perimenopause and menopause questions. You will learn so much in this conversation including where we are with research on menopause, the 6 menopause types, info on HRT, and much more!
*This is a podcast interview for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be medical advice. Contact your trusted provider for your health matters.
While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time).
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Join Michele’s Newsletter
Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
Website: Dr. Heather Hirsch
IG: Dr. Hirsch on IG
Book: Unlock Your Menopause Type: Personalized Treatments, the Last Word on Hormones, and Remedies that Work
ABOUT THE GUEST
HEATHER HIRSCH, M.D. MS, NCMP, is the founder of the Menopause & Midlife clinic at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and also served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Hirsch is board certified in Internal Medicine and completed advanced fellowship training in Women’s Health at the Cleveland Clinic. Her specialty practice focuses on menopausal hormone therapy, perimenopause, breast cancer survivorship, sexual dysfunction, bone health, and other conditions common to women in midlife. She is an active member and contributing member of the North American Menopause Society, and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, and serves on the medical advisory board of Midi Health, the first digital platform designed for women’s unique needs in midlife. She is now seeing patients in her private telemedicine practice and you can book visits directly.
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Dr. Caroline Leaf is the author of How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health. “Dr. Leaf provides a clear and effective five-step plan to teach your child how to manage their mind and become emotionally healthy. With deep understanding and compassion, Dr. Leaf offers simple, easy-to-use strategies for caretakers to help children to recognize feelings and respond in a healthy way—replacing toxic thoughts with brain-building practices and developing resilience that will serve them throughout their lives.” This is a fascinating conversation that I invite you to share with other parents.
*This is a podcast interview for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be medical or mental health advice. Seek out your trusted provider for care for yourself or your child.
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Why Dr. Leaf wrote this book now to help parents help their children manage their mental health.
- Why we need to embrace the “mess” and not let children feel like their brains are broken.
- What the Neurocycle is, the specific steps, and how to implement it.
- What are ‘Thought Trees’ and how can they help kids understand how experiences impact their brains and bodies.
- How can we fix the youth mental health crisis and what role her book plays in helping the next generation.
- ‘Brain-ee,’ a cartoon superhero and how parents can use this character to help children understand the journey of mental health, and much more!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Join Michele’s Newsletter
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Michele’s Book
Website: Dr. Leaf’s Book Website
Dr. Leaf’s Website
Dr. Leaf on IG
Book: How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health
Neurocycle App on App store
ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, clinical and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input.
During her years in clinical practice and her work with thousands of underprivileged teachers and students in her home country of South Africa and in the USA, she developed her theory (called the Geodesic Information Processing theory) of how we think, build memory, and learn, into tools and processes that have transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), learning disabilities (ADD, ADHD), autism, dementias and mental ill-health issues like anxiety and depression. She has helped hundreds of thousands of students and adults learn how to use their mind to detox and grow their brain to succeed in every area of their lives, including school, university, and the workplace.
Dr. Leaf is also the bestselling author of Switch on Your Brain, Think Learn Succeed, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, and many more. She teaches at academic, medical and neuroscience conferences, and to various audiences around the world.
Dr. Leaf is currently conducting clinical trials using the 5-step program she developed while in private practice to further demonstrate the effectiveness of mind-directed techniques to help relieve mental ill-health problems such as anxiety, depression and intrusive thoughts. The primary aim of these trials is to make mental health care more affordable, applicable, and accessible worldwide, and to reduce the stigma around mental health.
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“Do you recall that famous study which stated that once a person hits an annual income of $75,000, any earnings above that have no bearing on life satisfaction? Well it turns out that number is wrong — but likely not for the reason you think. A brand new study has found that, yes, making more money can lead to greater life satisfaction. But here’s the kicker: It only works if you already possess emotional well-being. Put another way, increased “financial wealth” doesn’t lead to increased happiness if you don’t already have a solid foundation of “emotional wealth.”
So how do we solve this money-happiness paradox and learn to build that essential base layer of “emotional wealth”? Enter: Harvard MBA and financial wellbeing guru, Manisha Thakor.
In her forthcoming book, MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your “Enough”, Manisha shares her candid journey out of the Cult of Never Enough—a painful mindset that tells you the money you earn, accomplishments you achieve, and praise you receive is never enough. Being trapped on the hamster wheel of Hustle Culture for virtually her entire adult life nearly destroyed Manisha’s relationships, health, and sense of self-worth. So she set out to understand why so many of us develop toxic relationships around work, money, and success at the expense of our emotional well-being and, crucially, how to flip this mental script.
Manisha wrote MoneyZen to share the powerful blueprint she developed on that journey—one that can be used by anyone irrespective of age, income, or profession—to stop surviving as a human doing and start thriving as a human being. Woven throughout the book are inspiring stories of individuals from all walks of life, sharing their own unique experiences escaping the Cult of Never Enough. Interviews with a wide range of experts, from wealth psychologists and workaholism researchers, to career coaches, economists, and even evolutionary biologists, provide readers with insights on the role that personal, cultural, societal, and physiological factors play in a Never Enough mindset.”
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Why your net worth doesn’t = your self worth.
- How Manisha got caught up in the culture of never enough and how she managed to finally get out.
- How her little “T” traumas from childhood set the stage for not feeling good enough and created a desire to be financially free.
- Why she ended in the hospital twice and how almost dying was still not the wake-up call she needed to change.
- The moment that she realized she had achieved what she wanted and decided she wanted to living on her terms with more joy and simplicity.
- The advice she has for us on how to get off of the hamster wheel and take back control.
- How she’s managed her depression and why it’s important not to judge someone’s insides by how put together their life may look on the outside.
- Her definition of a good life and much more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Join Michele’s Newsletter
- Michele on Instagram
- Michele’s Book
- Manisha’s Website: https://moneyzen.com/
- http://moneyzenbook.com/
- Manisha’s Book: MoneyZen
- https://www.instagram.com/manishathakor/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishathakor/
- https://www.youtube.com/user/ManishaThakor
ABOUT THE GUEST
Manisha Thakor has worked in financial services for over thirty years, with an emphasis on women’s economic empowerment and financial wellbeing. A nationally recognized thought-leader in this space, Thakor has been featured in a wide range of publications including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, NPR, PBS, CNN, CNBC, Real Simple, and Women’s Health. Prior to writing MoneyZen, Thakor co-authored two personal finance books for women in their twenties and thirties. Today her work focuses on helping individuals of all ages to balance financial health and emotional wealth. Thakor earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, her BA from Wellesley College and is both a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). She splits her time between Portland, Oregon and rural Maine.
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In this captivating interview, I have the honor of sitting down with the remarkable Dr. Gladys McGarey, a centenarian and visionary in the field of holistic medicine. At 102 years young, Dr. McGarey shares her wisdom, experiences, and the profound insights she gained throughout her extraordinary life. Join us as we delve into her recently published book, “The Well-Lived Life,” and explore the key principles that have shaped her journey and learn the secrets to living a happier and healthier life.
*This is a podcast interview and not intended to be medical advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for your health-related questions.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Dr. McGarey’s reflections on longevity and vitality
- How she has such zest for life, including why she jumped out of a cake at 95 years old, and the symbolism of riding a tricycle into her 102nd birthday party.
- The importance of nurturing spiritual, emotional, and physical health.
- How we all have a physician within and what that really means on a healing journey.
- What advice she’d give her younger self.
- Dr. McGarey’s experiences navigating obstacles throughout her career.
- The importance of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.
- Why she says having “Juice” and maintaining our juice is important to living healthier and happier.
- Her 10-year plan and vision she’s working on and how having a 10-year plan is something she believes keeps life moving through us.
- How her parents inspired her path and why as The Mother of Holistic Medicine she is a pioneer in the world of holistic health, and more!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://gladysmcgarey.com/
Book: The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age
IG: Dr. Gladys
Dr. Gladys Tedx Talk
Michele on Instagram
GUEST BIO:
Dr. Gladys McGarey is recognized as a pioneer of the allopathic and holistic medical movements, she is also a founding diplomat of the American Board of Holistic Medicine. She is the cofounder and past president of the American Holistic Medical Association, as well as the cofounder of the Academy of Parapsychology and Medicine and the founder of The International Academy of Clinical Hypnosis. Dr. Gladys lives and works in Scottsdale, Arizona, where for many years she shared a medical practice with her daughter. She currently has a medical consulting practice, maintains a healthy diet, and enjoys a good piece of cake every now and then. She has spoken at TEDx.
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This is a follow-up episode to an episode I recorded a few years ago based on a blog post I had written. This is the original post. Thank you for being here!
I wrote an article a few months ago with a top-ten list of advice I’d give to my twenty-something self based on what I know now. I turned it into an 8 minute podcast episode for women of all ages! So, I’d love to know — what advice would you give your 20-something self? This is a great episode to share with your daughter going off to college or a twenty-something woman in your life…really for any woman as I think my 85 year old self would be giving me this same advice! ;-
Hi Lovely,
How is life treating you? I’ve been thinking of you and thought I’d send a note to remind you of a few key things to make your life’s journey a little smoother.
HERE’S MY TOP TEN LIST:
- Love yourself. This is the key to everything good in your life. It may sound over simplistic but the actual practice of self-love is a lifetime practice. You came from love and are an expression of love. So remember to be loving to yourself every day — no matter what. Promise? When those “inner voices” come in with doubt to tell you that you aren’t enough, tell them firmly they are mistaken. You ARE worthy of a magnificent, healthy, and abundant life! When you know that to be true, you only allow what’s in your highest good to come into your life. That’s what we all deserve.
- Make pleasure a priority. Pursue the things that light YOU up! Don’t put your passions and interests to the side. They are your roadmap to happiness. You deserve to be happy, and only you know how to make that happen…so make it happen. Don’t get distracted by other people’s agendas or how they want you to spend your time.
- Stand firmly in who you are like a wise old tree with its deep roots. The world will always have an opinion about what you should be and how you should see yourself, so remember this is your one shot at life and you don’t have time to waste people pleasing and playing small.
- Don’t settle for a partner who doesn’t honor you. When you are in a relationship, it isn’t a daily roller coaster ride. You don’t have to question whether the one you love is committed to the relationship, because you just know. It doesn’t mean that you don’t have to work on your relationship (all great love requires communication and commitment). It does mean that if your partner isn’t treating you with the respect you deserve, then it’s time to move on. Great love does exist! This goes for friendships too. Let go of the toxic people in your life and surround yourself with a tribe of people who love you as you are.
- Life has its seasons. Sometimes we are in a season where everything flows, and other times it is as if the universe wants to see how much you can handle. Ride the waves with grace knowing there will always be a peaceful shore ready to greet you in time — so keep the faith!
- Find joy in the little things. Look for the humor in life and laugh every day just like when you were a little girl. Let your inner child illuminate your path.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help. At times we need a helping hand, and it takes strength to admit when we don’t have the answers and need guidance or a shoulder to lean on.
- Remember that you are here for a special reason. You have unique gifts that you are meant to share. You are living your “purpose”when you use those special talents in a way that brings you joy. There are no rules about how to express your gifts. Think about being in service and how you can help and doors will open. Pursue what’s whispering in your heart. You want to look back on your life and think, “YESSSS, I lived an awesome life!”
- Don’t wait for permission to go for your dreams and desires. Most people don’t understand the vision you have for your life, so you have to trust in yourself and your inner knowing and take that first step. Dream big and often! It feels like you have all of the time in the world, but you don’t. Make your dreams a priority and take inspired action every day. You’ll thank me for this one later. 😉
- Appreciate your beauty. Be grateful for your youth, your skin, your body, and your mind. Treat your body with respect – and nourish it. When you look back you’ll realize just how beautiful you were, so don’t wait twenty years to recognize the goddess that you are today.
Enjoy each day, stay present, and be grateful for this gift of life and the gift of you.
Xoxo,
Your 40-Something Self
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“Act on opportunity before the tipping point of evidence.” – Matt Higgins
This is a fascinating conversation and one that will have you thinking long after the interview is over. On the show is Matt Higgins, the author of Burn The Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential. Matt, is the co-founder and CEO of the private investment firm RSE Ventures, an executive fellow at Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course Moving Beyond DTC, and has also been a guest shark on ABC’s Shark Tank. His story is one of overcoming personal hardships as a kid and having his own “burn the boat” moment as a teen which becomes a pivotal decision that changes the trajectory of his life leading to success on his terms. You’ll hear Matt’s story, how he navigated hardship, the importance of listening to your own voice, and what it means to burn the boats to unleash your potential. This was one of my favorite interviews. You will walk away with many actionable tips as well as wisdom you can apply to your business and life.
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Why Matt wrote the book now and who he hopes to serve.
- The importance of making yourself indispensable at your job.
- Matt’s early trauma that led him to make a pivotal decision in his life at 16.
- How we don’t get to choose the moment of our opportunities but why we need to take them.
- What Burn the Boats means and why you are less likely to succeed if you have a plan B.
- He walks us through his risk-taking matrix.
- Why he asks himself daily – “What is the highest use of my time, energy, and intention right now?” “What can I do now that I couldn’t do yesterday?”
- How to connect your future dots intentionally, the importance of having a great partner/relationships, what living a good life means to him, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Join Michele’s Newsletter
- Michele on Instagram
- Michele’s Book
- Matt’s Website: https://www.burntheboatsbook.com/
- Matt’s Book: Burn the Boats on Amazon
- Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mhiggins/?hl=en
- Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-higgins-rse/
- Matt on YouTube
ABOUT THE GUEST
Matt Higgins is the author of Burn The Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential. He is the co-founder and CEO of the private investment firm RSE Ventures, an executive fellow at Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course Moving Beyond DTC, and has also been a guest shark on ABC’s Shark Tank.
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“Style is a tool of confidence.” It’s time to make your style a priority. We all want to get ready in the morning by easily finding the clothes in our closet that make us feel great. That’s why Mary Lou Andre, Style Expert for 25 years is back on the show to bust the style 7 myths that prevent us from feeling our best when we head out the door. I love how Mary Lou has us ask “Who we are today?” We need to dress for the life we currently live and update our clothes to reflect that. It’s so easy to have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear and it’s time to change that. If you love learning about fashion and style, or your sense of style has changed, or you just want to understand an easy way to get organized around looking your best, this interview is for you.
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
1️⃣ Why you need to believe style can be taught.
2️⃣ Why you need to dress for the life you are living today. Ask, “Who are you today?” Make sure your clothes tell the story of where you are today. “Wardrobe is your secret weapon.”
3️⃣ You need to start with a base and then build your wardrobe.
4️⃣ Having more clothes isn’t better. It’s time to edit your wardrobe and it’s okay to repurpose your clothes.
5️⃣ Why you need to find clothing that fits you and how to dress to compliment your favorite features. Pro tip: Monochromatic looks are the most slimming.
6️⃣ How clothing is actually a form of self-care.
7️⃣ Dressing to look and feel your best is a way of honoring yourself today.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
Website: dressingwell.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/marylouandrestyle/
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FB: Marylou’s Page
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Mary Lou Andre is a nationally recognized stylist, corporate image consultant, speaker and author. She is a wardrobe management, fashion and image consulting firm that helps individuals and organizations understand the power of being appropriately dressed in a variety of situations. Mary Lou is recognized by the media as a professional image, wardrobe organization, personal style and retail expert and has given in-depth interviews about a variety of these topics on ABC World News Now, CBS The Early Show, and MSN’s Money Central. Her fashion and professional image insights are regularly featured in national publications such as In Style, Real Simple, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Marie Claire, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, Esquire, Executive Female, Family Circle, Sales & Marketing Magazine, Woman’s Day, Working Mother and The Washington Post. She is the author of Ready to Wear: An Expert’s Guide to Choosing and Using Your Wardrobe
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You may have experienced burnout. According to our guest, there is a spectrum and on one end a spa visit or a break may help but on the other end, your commitment to work will dominate your existence and in some cases will be a tipping point to depression or worse. Kelly Swingler experienced burnout twice as a highly successful corporate executive. The first time it made her very ill and the second time it nearly cost her her life. She shares her story and ways to manage your life to avoid burnout. This is an important conversation with an expert who has made it her life’s work to help others prevent and/or stop burnout.
*This is a podcast interview and not intended to be mental health advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for your health-related questions.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- What is burnout.
- Stacy’s story of burnout twice. The first time put her in and out of the hospital for 7 months. The second time nearly killed her.
- Why she is on a mission to educate others about burnout and to help prevent it.
- How her 12-year old twin boys became her wake-up call.
- How burnout can you leave you not thinking clearly.
- Three things for everyone to think about for prevention and recovery
- Who are you? Who are presenting to be? Which parts are you fearful to present? Identity drives everything we do. Core values, core beliefs. Keep asking “Who are you?” when in dialogue. Go as deep as you can.
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- Implement boundaries. Ex, I need to leave every day to have dinner with my family at 6pm.
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- Set aside time for things that make you happy and have that dedicated time in your calendar.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://www.kellyswingler.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyswingler/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z6iJPB4gYz1MZoUPOgdlQ
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GUEST BIO:
Kelly Swingler is the Executive Burnout Coach, for C-Suite leaders who are ready to regain control of their lives and create the time, space, and energy for the things that matter. Because when leaders are happy and healthy, they live happier and healthier lives and they create Anti-Burnout Workplaces that people love.
As a lifelong high-achieving, over-performing, recovering perfectionist who thrives under pressure, Kelly knows a thing or two about stress and jeopardising your wellbeing. She reached Burnout twice and has spent the last 9 years creating strategies and techniques to stop her, and her clients from burning out again.
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Stacy Madison is the Founder of Stacy’s Pita Chips. She started her business with a food cart selling sandwiches and that grew into her internationally known brand of chips. After selling Stacy’s, she traveled Europe and Asia with her twin daughters and returned to launch her own Juicebar where the bars were a top seller. Stacy attributes being BOLD to her success and launched another, BeBOLD bars – a healthy energy bar. With the help of her brother, they figured out how to produce them in larger quantities and start distribution to stores; however, a month after launching the pandemic hit. She believes that experience, and being no stranger to tragedy, equips entrepreneurs with problem-solving skills and the pandemic is unfortunately, a true test of survivors in the food business. Learn from this leading female entrepreneur about how to go for your dreams where she shares the lessons learned the second time around at building a company. Lots of wisdom from Stacy including what traits she believes you need in order to create success.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Why she started BeBOLD bars.
- How Stacy came up with the name “BeBOLD”?
- The challenges and obstacles faced during the early stages of BeBOLD Bars because of the pandemic.
- The process of developing BeBOLD Bars’ recipe and the importance of using high-quality, natural ingredients.
- Stacy’s commitment to providing healthy and nutritious options.
- Unique aspects of BeBOLD Bars compared to other snack bars on the market.
- Marketing and branding strategies employed by BeBOLD Bars.
- Challenges faced in growing and scaling the business.
- Her thoughts on failure.
- Key lessons learned by Stacy throughout her entrepreneurial journey.
- Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Words of wisdom for individuals facing challenges and setbacks, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- beboldbars.com
- @stacybeboldbars on IG
- @beboldbars on IG
- Michele on Instagram
MORE ABOUT STACY MADISON:
Stacy Madison founded Stacy’s Pita Chip Company, a top-selling natural snack food brand. It started with a career change from social work, to a strong desire to create delicious healthy food. Then, an entrepreneurial spirit and a small food cart in Boston used to sell pita sandwiches. As an incentive to keep people happily waiting in line, she baked pita chips each day using extra pita bread and gave them away to customers. She then decided to package and start selling the chips to local stores. The company experienced rapid growth and became a top-selling international snack food brand. After several years of traveling, she decided to open Stacy’s Juice bar. Stacy’s Juicebar began to sell hundreds of raw energy bars each month. The growing demand inspired Stacy to manufacture and market the bars nationwide. Stacy’s latest venture is BeBOLD Bars. BeBOLD Bars are healthy energy bars made with nutritious nut butters, oats, chocolate chips, chia, brazil nuts, walnuts, dark maple syrup, and wildflower honey. Wrapping simple ingredients and delicious flavors into one great bar.
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Personal growth advocate Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani discusses the concept of “becoming flawesome” from her book by the same name, and its transformative potential. As the co-founder of MindValley, the world’s leading life transformation platform, Kristina noticed a common struggle among individuals—the pressure to be perfect. Kristina shares the powerful message that embracing our flaws doesn’t mean settling for mediocrity but rather recognizing our unique potential and embracing the journey of continuous growth. In this interview you’ll learn why pursuing what you are good at and enjoy — instead of striving for external definitions of success — is the best way forward. You’ll also hear why self love and authenticity are an essential part of the equation. I am excited to share this interview with you!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website:mindvalley.com/books/flawesome
Book: Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living an Imperfectly Authentic Life
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Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani is the co-founder of Mindvalley, the world’s most powerful life transformation platform with an ever-growing 20 million-strong following. She is an entrepreneur, writer, international speaker, artist, and philanthropist based in Estonia and the author of the Live by Your Own Rules and 7 Days to Happiness online programs as well as the forthcoming book Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living An Imperfectly Authentic Life (June 13; Hay House). Kristina’s content has touched the lives of tens of thousands of students by providing wisdom, life hacks, and healthy habit-building formulas curated and inspired by her 20 years in the personal growth industry. Kristina hosts her own podcast, Honest Conversations, and has interviewed over 200 specialists in the field of psychology and self-development.
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How do you get reconnected with your authentic self? How do you hear your inner voice and follow your soul path to own your purpose and live for yourself. Homaira Kabir is on the show and we discuss her book, Goodbye, Perfect: How to Stop Pleasing, Proving, and Pushing for Others…and Live for Yourself.
*This is a podcast interview and not intended to be mental health advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for anything dealing with your mental and physical health.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Why we get disconnected from ourselves and how to get reconnected
- How to reconnect and find self-actualization
- How to hear our soul’s calling
- The difference between fragile confidence vs optimal confidence
- How to practice non-judgment to support yourself
- The importance of seeing our limiting patterns and creating a new stories that support us
- Why we need silence and how to make time for it, and more
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://homairakabir.com/
Book: Goodbye, Perfect: How to Stop Pleasing, Proving, and Pushing for Others… and Live For Yourself
FOLLOW Michele on Instagram
GUEST BIO:
Homaira Kabir holds Master’s degrees in Coaching Psychology and in Positive Psychology—the science of human flourishing and wellbeing—from the University of East London and has over a decade of experience as a life coach. She is the founder and CEO of the Goodbye Perfect Project, which she launched with the mission to bring science-backed, soulful support to help people break free of unhelpful patterns and own their purpose, voice, and impact. She has been featured in Forbes, Happify, Thrive Global, and The Huffington Post, and more. She has presented at TEDx on the topic of Belonging and facilitated workshops at Positive Psychology conferences and in organizations such as Logitech, PwC, Earthjustice, and more. She is the author of Goodbye Perfect: How To Stop Pleasing, Proving and Pushing For Others… and Live For Yourself
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We all experience anxiety but it doesn’t have to stop us from pursuing a joyful and meaningful life. Dr. Luana Marques and I delve into her recently published book, ”Bold Move”. She shares some actionable strategies, including her three-step plan to transform anxiety into power. A mental health expert and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Luana helps us create self-awareness, reminds us of the importance of understanding our core values, and how to begin to take courageous actions, even if that means one small step at a time. We are encouraged to step out of our comfort zones and pursue what matters to us by making a bold move. For show notes or to join my newsletter, visit https://thegoodlifecoach.com/
*This is a podcast interview and not intended to be mental health advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for anything dealing with your mental and physical health.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- The percentage increase in anxiety since Covid (it was high but got significantly higher).
- Why our usual ways of coping are no longer working and how anxiety differs from depression.
- Her story growing up in poverty and witnessing domestic violence.
- How she broke the generational cycle of trauma and ended up at Harvard.
- Why anxiety makes us go to catastrophic thinking/worse case scenarios.
- What our superpower is and how to use it.
- How anxiety can keep us stuck and what to do instead. Sometimes the answer is to do the opposite action instead of running away form it.
- The importance of identifying our avoidance patterns.
- How aligning our core values with our actions can help us.
- The value of writing down what is making us anxious to better understand the situation triggering the anxiety, and much more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://drluana.com/
Book: Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power
IG: Follow Dr. Luana
Michele on Instagram
GUEST BIO:
Dr. Luana Marques is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School; Past-President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA); Author, Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power (HarperOne).
Empowered by psychology and her personal life experience, renowned mental health expert, educator, and author Dr. Luana is passionate about teaching people to transform their lives. Informed by her personal journey and two decades as professor and researcher at Harvard Medical School, she coaches individuals to live their best lives by rewiring the way they think, feel, and behave. Dr. Luana is a master at converting her clinical research findings and evidence-based practices into vibrant insights and practical tools for individuals, community organizations, C-level leaders, and international corporations.
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In this captivating interview, I have the honor of sitting down with the remarkable Dr. Gladys McGarey, a centenarian and visionary in the field of holistic medicine. At 102 years young, Dr. McGarey shares her wisdom, experiences, and the profound insights she gained throughout her extraordinary life. Join us as we delve into her recently published book, “The Well-Lived Life,” and explore the key principles that have shaped her journey and learn the secrets to living a happier and healthier life.
*This is a podcast interview and not intended to be medical advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for your health-related questions.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Dr. McGarey’s reflections on longevity and vitality
- How she has such zest for life, including why she jumped out of a cake at 95 years old, and the symbolism of riding a tricycle into her 102nd birthday party.
- The importance of nurturing spiritual, emotional, and physical health.
- How we all have a physician within and what that really means on a healing journey.
- What advice she’d give her younger self.
- Dr. McGarey’s experiences navigating obstacles throughout her career.
- The importance of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.
- Why she says having “Juice” and maintaining our juice is important to living healthier and happier.
- Her 10-year plan and vision she’s working on and how having a 10-year plan is something she believes keeps life moving through us.
- How her parents inspired her path and why as The Mother of Holistic Medicine she is a pioneer in the world of holistic health, and more!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://gladysmcgarey.com/
Book: The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age
IG: Dr. Gladys
Dr. Gladys Tedx Talk
Michele on Instagram
GUEST BIO:
Dr. Gladys McGarey is recognized as a pioneer of the allopathic and holistic medical movements, she is also a founding diplomat of the American Board of Holistic Medicine. She is the cofounder and past president of the American Holistic Medical Association, as well as the cofounder of the Academy of Parapsychology and Medicine and the founder of The International Academy of Clinical Hypnosis. Dr. Gladys lives and works in Scottsdale, Arizona, where for many years she shared a medical practice with her daughter. She currently has a medical consulting practice, maintains a healthy diet, and enjoys a good piece of cake every now and then. She has spoken at TEDx.
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This is a brief episode with Michele Lamoureux, Host of The Good Life podcast talking about the newest season and name change for the podcast from The Good Life Coach to simply, The Good Life. We are going back to our roots with the original name of the show since its launch in 2008!
My show is for women in midlife who want to live happier, healthier, and more meaningful lives. Unlike other podcasts for women in midlife, what’s at the heart of my show is to invite women to learn to love and prioritize yourself by listening to your inner voice and acting on that truth. For women to reclaim her power and become her truest self. This is an invitation to live your best midlife.
“Heart Care is the New Self-Care” – Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum
This interview could save your life or the life of a woman you know. Please share it with every woman in your life. Heart disease is the number one killer of women but so many women are unaware of this information. Today’s show is going to spotlight the importance of taking care of your heart health, what the key risk factors are, and how to focus on prevention.
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*This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- The statistics about heart disease and how it is the #1 killer of women. 70% of women don’t realize they are at risk.
- The role research, the doctors, and even women have played and not changing this statistic in the last twenty years.
- How we can take ownership of our health since 80% of heart disease is preventable. The importance of preventative care.
- The blood tests we need as well as the other factors that play into our heart health.
- The symptoms that women may have and how they differ from men. Knowledge is power here to advocate for yourself. Women still die in the hospital of heart attacks.
- The importance of exercise, sleep, and meditation.
- Why Dr. Steinbaum is launching Adesso (means now in Italian) and how it is going to change the landscape of heart health, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Websites:
https://www.drsuzannesteinbaum.com/
www.adesso.health
Book: Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart-Healthy Life
IG: Dr. Steinbaum on IG
Adesso on IG
Connect with Michele on Instagram
“Since the dawn of recorded time in almost every culture, our heart has been the symbol of our ultimate essence as human beings. Cupid, St. Valentine, the source of songs, poetry and art, our heart elevates that which makes us fully alive: our capacity for love, passion, romance, purpose. Life at its fullest.
And yet heart disease is the #1 killer of women. 1 in 3 women will die of heart disease and for the past 20 years, over the course of my entire career as a preventive cardiologist, that figure hasn’t changed. This disconnect, this Grand Canyon from the abstract idea of our hearts and the real working function of the organ at the center of our being, is what needs to change.
We know now that preventing heart disease is not defined just by medical data like blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, sugars and medication. True heart health stems from every aspect of our lives, like stress, relationships, sleep, how we nourish ourselves, how we move and yes, even how we love.
As we fully put ourselves and our heart at the center of our lives, we will fully change the course of this disease that 80 percent of the time is preventable. We can and will change this. When we live from the heart, we live! Life at its fullest.”
MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum is a leader in preventive cardiology, now in private practice in New York. She launched heart prevention programs at Mt. Sinai Heart, Northwell Lenox Hill and Beth Israel. She is the CEO/Founder of Adesso, a technology-based prevention model. She is also the author of “Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart Healthy Life”, and has been a national spokesperson for Go Red through the American Heart Association for 18 years.
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Dr. Kelly Casperson is the best-selling author of You Are Not Broken: Stop “Should-ing” All Over Your Sex Life. She is on to talk to us about how to have a great love life in midlife. She explains why women need to stop blaming and shaming themselves when it comes to sex.
All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/227
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*This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- How the medical system is biased towards supporting men and dismissing women. Women are told things like have a glass of wine and relax.
- Modern medicine is here to help us. Why we need to stop “shoulding” ourselves with the idea that menopause is natural therefore you shouldn’t need Hormone Therapy.
- The importance of talking to your partner when things are going well. And why Hollywood and the porn industry convey a false message about what sex should really be like. As Dr. Kelly says, “It’s fake people.” Don’t compare your love life to fictionalized characters not representing reality.
- How women in their twenties don’t have it better.
- Men don’t know more about our bodies and our pleasure than we do.
- She shares many myths including the myth that desire should be spontaneous that make women believe they are broken.
- How the brain is a powerful tool in desire.
- Combatting vaginal dryness and why Dr. Kelly recommends lube for everyone.
- The symptoms that arise during menopause and what women can do about it, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://www.kellycaspersonmd.com/
Instagram: Dr. Kelly Casperon
Book: You Are Not Broken:Stop “Should-ing” All Over Your Sex Life
Dr. Kelly’s Podcast: You Are Not Broken
Stop Gaslighting My Vagina on Dr. Kelly’s Podcast
Connect with Michele on Instagram
MORE ABOUT DR KELLY CASPERSON
Dr. Kelly Casperson is a urologic surgeon, author, sex educator, and top international podcaster whose mission is empowering women to live their best love lives. Kelly identified the need for better resources and developed a sex education membership for women that covers topics like sexual health, intimacy, mind work, and the science of desire. She combines education, humor, and candor in her podcast, You Are Not Broken, where she dismantles the myths women have learned and normalizes healthy, enjoyable sex worth desiring.
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Would you like to learn a simple 5 step process for getting organized around dressing well so you look and feel your best? If so, tune into this informative interview with Mary Lou Andre, who is a nationally recognized stylist, corporate image consultant, speaker and author. For over 25 years Mary Lou has been empowering people with the knowledge and systems they need to dress as the best version of themselves. She walks us through her process so we can easily learn how to do this for ourselves. If you love learning about fashion and style, or your sense of style has changed, or you just want to understand an easy way to get organized around looking your best, this interview is for you.
All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/166
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WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- How to retrain your eye to understand the principles of dress
- How dressing well helps boost your confidence.
- An organized process to getting dressed. How to declutter and streamline your closet.
- How to try things on to determine the best fit for your body.
- Assessing your current wardrobe and identify your budget and style.
- Assembling your team – including the stores/designers where you’ll shop, who will do your alternations and jewelry repair. A stylist. The people that will help you feel and look your best.
- The must have items every woman should have in her closet.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Michele on Instagram
- Michele’s Book
- Website: dressingwell.com
- IG: @dressingwellboston
- FB: dressingwell
- Mary Lou’s book
ABOUT THE GUEST
Mary Lou Andre is a nationally recognized stylist, corporate image consultant, speaker and author. She is founder and president of Organization By Design, Inc., a Needham, Massachusetts-based wardrobe management, fashion and image consulting firm that helps individuals and organizations understand the power of being appropriately dressed in a variety of situations. Mary Lou is recognized by the media as a professional image, wardrobe organization, personal style and retail expert and has given in-depth interviews about a variety of these topics on ABC World News Now, CBS The Early Show, and MSN’s Money Central. Her fashion and professional image insights are regularly featured in national publications such as In Style, Real Simple, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Marie Claire, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, Esquire, Executive Female, Family Circle, Sales & Marketing Magazine, Woman’s Day, Working Mother and The Washington Post. She is the author of Ready to Wear: An Expert’s Guide to Choosing and Using Your Wardrobe
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Dr. Robynne Chutkan, best-selling author of numerous books which help people up-level their health is here to help us understand the importance of taking care of our gut health. We discuss her most recent book, The Anti-Viral Gut, which takes a complex topic and makes it easy to understand while providing great tips you can implement today. You’ll understand how to make simple, foundational changes in how you eat and live that will have a huge impact on your health and quality of life. If you want to learn how your gut health impacts your overall health and your ability to handle viruses, including Covid — you are going to love this conversation!
All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/222
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*This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- How Dr. Chutkan evolved her practice to empower others around their health and understanding the role of the microbiome.
- How her daughter received more than 20 courses of antibiotics by the time she was 2 and how Dr. Chutkan slowly learned the importance of our microbiome and began educating others.
- She explains what our microbiome is.
- She also explains dysbiosis.
- How to make simple, foundational changes in how you eat and live that have a huge impact on your health and quality of life.
- Specific things we can begin doing today to improve our health, and much more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://robynnechutkan.com/books/ – register for her free Masterclass
Book: The Anti-Viral Gut
Dr. Chutkan on Instagram
Michele on Instagram
MORE ABOUT DR ROBYNNE CHUTKAN
Dr. Chutkan is a board-certified gastroenterologist and the bestselling author of Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution, The Bloat Cure, and The Anti-Viral Gut. Educated at Yale and Columbia, she’s a faculty member at Georgetown Hospital and the founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness in Washington DC. A former Governing Board member and Training Committee chair of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), she’s authored dozens of scientific articles and lectured globally on autoimmune diseases and the role of the microbiome in health and disease. Dr Chutkan has her own PBS Special entitled “Gutbliss” and has been a frequent medical expert on the Dr. Oz Show, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, and other media outlets. She’s an avid (and slow) runner, squash player and yogi and is passionate about introducing more dirt, sweat and vegetables into her patients’ lives.
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“We have a human brain whose memory system is amazing and wildly imperfect.” – Lisa Genova
New York Times bestselling author Lisa Genova joins us for a conversation about her book, Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting. What does normal forgetting look like? How do we improve our memory? How do we create a memory? What’s the distinction between normal forgetting and forgetting because of Alzheimer’s? What are some preventative measures we can easily incorporate to protect our memory? Lisa is a wealth of information and I am honored she is here to share the information from her recent book! So much to learn today and to feel empowered.
About the author: Lisa has her PhD in Neuroscience from Harvard, is an acclaimed author, and has a TED Talk with over five million views. She also has appearances on the Today Show, CNN, and NPR, Dr. Oz and many more outlets. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/127.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- It is okay to google the name of an actor whose name you can’t remember. Young people who have used tech since birth just google without worrying about it, but most older adults believe we have to figure it out ourselves.
- Tip of the tongue – words like proper nouns, movie titles, names of cities – and why we have trouble recalling those names.
- Why “Memory isn’t stored in any one place.”
- Why in order to create a lasting memory it has to go through the hippocampus.
- You can’t remember what you don’t pay attention to. This is the first thing to do to create memory.
- Outsourcing some things like taking a picture of where you parked isn’t going to make you dumber. It is okay to use tech to help you remember.
- Our human brains are terrible at prospective planning.
- Context plays a big role in remembering things. The second you are surrounded by cues you remember. It helps to retrace your steps to trigger the cues.
- To do lists, pill boxes, checkboxes are all helpful for prospective memory.
- “The act of learning is remembering. Memory is outstanding. We can learn infinite amounts of things.”
- It’s not true that we only use 10 percent of our brain.
- Our brain is changing all of the time. Every time you are learning something new your brain creates more neural pathways.
- We have the ability to create new neurons/nerve cells.
- Chronic stress will shrink the hippocampus.
- Meditation, yoga, mindfulness, exercise, staying socially active and learning new things helps to enlarge our hippocampus.
- Being sedentary makes you more likely to develop Alzheimer’s.
- Being active decreases your risk by half.
- Processing speeds slow down as we age a little bit, but we know more.
- Sleep is key. The data is compelling – we need 7-9 hours of sleep to process what we’ve learned and to clear metabolic debris while we sleep.
- Alzheimer’s happens in the hippocampus – war in this area – first symptoms are not remembering what someone just said or repeating themselves — the present memory keeps cycling through.
- Prevention is key. Lisa shares what she does for preventative measures.
- Eat a Mediterranean diet.
- Exercise. Go for walks — move around every day. Your entire body wants and needs that.
- “This book is about your relationship with memory. We are afraid of it. We are judgmental of it. We don’t understand it. It’s also imperfect. Be in awe of it and take good care of it.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- “Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting” by Lisa Genova
- Lisa Genova on Episode 1 of The Good Life Coach – about Lisa’s Transition from Neuroscientist to New York Times best-selling author
- Lisa Genova on Episode 104 of The Good Life Coach – what it means to live a life of meaning
- “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova
- “Every Note Played” by LisaGenova
- Lisa Genova’s website
- Lisa Genova on Instagram
- Lisa Genova on Facebook
- Lisa’s Ted Talk on Preventing Alzheimer’s
- Michele on Instagram
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Gloria Mark, PhD is the author of “Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity”. In this fascinating conversation Gloria explains the science of attention and specific solutions for regaining focus with our personal technologies. You’ll learn why the average attention span is now 47 seconds and why she believes it is important to make our wellbeing a priority. If you are looking for proven ways to get less distracted and live happier, this is a must listen! Check out our website for the show notes and join the newsletter to get a free copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love, for a limited time. https://thegoodlifecoach.com/246
What You’ll Learn:
- Whether attention span is a global issue and what she observed
- How her research over nearly twenty years shows that “our attention spans are declining, averaging just 47 seconds on any screen.” It used to be 2.5 minutes.
- Some of the reasons we have diminishing attention span
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The different attention types she discovered
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Multi-tasking which eats up our attentional resources
- When we are mentally exhausted we are more susceptible to distractions
- Technology isn’t the only issue as 1/2 the time we self-interrupt, and much more.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Website: www.gloriamark.com
Book: Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriamark/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GloriaMark_PhD
GUEST BIO:
Gloria Mark is Chancellor’s Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. She received her PhD from Columbia University in psychology and studies the impact of digital media on people’s lives: examining multitasking, interruptions, and emotions. She has published over 200 articles, and in 2017 was inducted into the ACM SIGCHI Academy which recognizes leaders in the field of human-computer interaction. She has presented her work at SXSW and the Aspen Ideas Festival, and her research has appeared in the popular media, e.g. New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Atlantic, the BBC, and many others. Her upcoming book Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity presents the science of attention plus solutions for regaining focus with our personal technologies.
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Dr. Suzanne Gilberg–Lenz is the author of Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age. As Dr. Suzanne explains, “menopause is not a disease” but it is something every woman will go through. She shares key information women need to know to navigate their symptoms. She also explains why there are so many changes that can happen with the decline of sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone). If you are confused about menopause this interview is for you! The show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/245
*This is a podcast interview and not intended to be medical advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for your health-related questions.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Dr. Suzanne explains what happens to your body in the 7-12 years leading up to menopause.
- How hormone levels go from a very regular state to less predictable as the ovaries age and the levels of progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone decline. This is what triggers the various symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, dryness, etc.
- Dr. Suzanne explains that there is a benefit to knowing your mother and even grandmothers experience with menopause as your symptoms and when you go through it may be the same.
- Why we need to focus on our brains, heart and bones with life-style well in advance.
- The benefits of starting HRT and suggestion to read the NYTimes article on menopause.
- The benefits of vaginal estrogen.
- What women who’ve had breast cancer need to know.
- The benefits of lifestyle modifications: exercise, mindset, and who we surround ourselves with and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- Website: https://thedrsuzanne.com/ and https://thedrsuzanne.com/themenopausebootcamp/
- Book: Menopause Bootcamp
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/askdrsuzanne/?hl=en
- Michele on Instagram
GUEST BIO:
A Diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, received her medical degree in 1996 from the USC School of Medicine and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA/Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Gilberg-Lenz is involved in women’s empowerment and public education and appears frequently as an expert in women’s health and integrative medicine on TV, in print, and online. She is the author of MENOPAUSE BOOTCAMP: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age (Harper Wave; October 11th)
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Dr. Valerie Cacho is an integrative sleep medicine specialist (MD), wellness consultant, and writer. Her interests and expertise include: diagnosing and treating medical sleep disorders during perimenopause and menopause, women’s sleep concerns, mind-body approaches to insomnia, self-compassion training, clinical hypnotherapy, and promoting sleep health and wellness. This is a fascinating conversation. The show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/244
WHAT YOU’LL HEAR:
- Dr. Val explains what integrative health is and how she uses it help her patients.
- She walks us through the sleep cycles. Each lasts about 90 minutes and happens 4-6 times per night. She shares her opinion on sleep trackers. Ideal sleep in each stage in midlife.
- She discusses HRV and what matters for sleep – having a higher score is better. Lower scores can mean more stress. She says don’t let the score impact her actual experience – sleep loss due to a positive event doesn’t have the same concern.
- Snoring in midlife.
- What happens during a sleep study and the health implications of sleep apnea.
- The role of dreams.
- Her opinion on naps and how long they should be and when to take them in order for them to be effective.
- What happens to women and sleep in menopause.
- The holistic ways she helps her patients with sleep.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Website: sleeplifemed.com
- Freebie: www.sleephoria.health/f/exhaustion-checklist
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/drvalsleepgal/
- Michele on Instagram
GUEST BIO:
Dr. Valerie Cacho is an integrative sleep medicine specialist (MD), wellness consultant, and writer. Her interests and expertise include: diagnosing and treating medical sleep disorders during perimenopause and menopause, women’s sleep concerns, mind-body approaches to insomnia, self-compassion training, clinical hypnotherapy, and promoting sleep health and wellness. She is the president and founder of Sleep Life Med, a tele-sleep practice in Hawaii and California. Additionally, Dr. Cacho is the CEO of Sleephoria, an online educational and sleep wellness company for women.
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Are you a fan of art? Do you enjoy going to museums or appreciate the wonder of a sunset? Do you knit, sing, doodle, hum, dance, paint, sculpt, or make art in some way? Do you believe that is art is just for people who are good at it? What if you knew that participating in some form of art once a month or more could extend your life by a decade? It turns out it can! There is a field called Neuroaesthetics which is the study of how the arts and aesthetic experiences, in all forms, measurably change the body, brain, and behavior improve well-being. “The arts are a superpower with the ability to address physical and mental health issues, learning, flourishing and community building.” As you’ll hear in this interview we are hardwired for art as our birthright. This is a fascinating conversation with two female leaders, Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, who wrote Your Brain on Art to educate people about the transformative power of the arts. This is an invitation to incorporate art to live healthier and happier lives based on the science-backed research showing the many benefits to you, your community, and the planet. You are going to love this conversation! Listen to the full episode at: https://thegoodlifecoach.com/242
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- What is neuroaesthetics.
- The transformative power of art and their mission with the book.
- How profound art is to our well-being. We can extend our life by participating in one art experience or more per month.
- How art rewires the brain and how the senses are involved.
- How the arts are being used to address health disorders, illnesses and mental health. They share stories relating to Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s.
- The kinds of activities people can explore who don’t see themselves as artists. (Hint – all of them).
- How the arts can help with mental health and much more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Book: Your Brain on Art
- Website: https://www.yourbrainonart.com/
- https://neuroartsblueprint.org/
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourbrainonartbook/
- Michele on Instagram
GUEST BIOS:
Ivy Ross is the Vice President of Design for Hardware Products at Google, where she leads a team that has created over fifty products, winning over 225 design awards. An artist with work in over ten international museums, Ivy is also a National Endowment for Arts grant recipient, and was ninth on Fast Company’s list of the 100 most creative people in business in 2019.
Susan Magsamen is the Founder and Director of the International Arts + Mind Lab Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics at the Pedersen Brain Science Institute of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she is a faculty member in the department of neurology. She is also the Co-Director of the NeuroArts Blueprint with Aspen Institute.
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Are you a fan of art? Do you enjoy going to museums or appreciate the wonder of a sunset? Do you knit, sing, doodle, hum, dance, paint, sculpt, or make art in some way? Do you believe that is art is just for people who are good at it? What if you knew that participating in some form of art once a month or more could extend your life by a decade? It turns out it can! There is a field called Neuroaesthetics which is the study of how the arts and aesthetic experiences, in all forms, measurably change the body, brain, and behavior improve well-being. “The arts are a superpower with the ability to address physical and mental health issues, learning, flourishing and community building.” As you’ll hear in this interview we are hardwired for art as our birthright. This is a fascinating conversation with two female leaders, Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, who wrote Your Brain on Art to educate people about the transformative power of the arts. This is an invitation to incorporate art to live healthier and happier lives based on the science-backed research showing the many benefits to you, your community, and the planet. You are going to love this conversation! Show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/242
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- What is neuroaesthetics.
- The transformative power of art and their mission with the book.
- How profound art is in our well-being. We can extend our life by participating in one art experience or more per month.
- How art rewires the brain and how the senses are involved.
- How the arts are being used to address health disorders, illnesses and mental health. They share stories relating to Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s.
- The kinds of activities people can explore who don’t see themselves as artists. (Hint – all of them).
- How the arts can help with mental health and much more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Book: Your Brain on Art
- Website: https://www.yourbrainonart.com/
- https://neuroartsblueprint.org/
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourbrainonartbook/
- Michele on Instagram
GUEST BIOS:
Ivy Ross is the Vice President of Design for Hardware Products at Google, where she leads a team that has created over fifty products, winning over 225 design awards. An artist with work in over ten international museums, Ivy is also a National Endowment for Arts grant recipient, and was ninth on Fast Company’s list of the 100 most creative people in business in 2019.
Susan Magsamen is the Founder and Director of the International Arts + Mind Lab Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics at the Pedersen Brain Science Institute of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she is a faculty member in the department of neurology. She is also the Co-Director of the NeuroArts Blueprint with Aspen Institute.
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Have you been gaslit by someone in the medical system? Have you been unfairly labeled by a physician/nurse/provider? Have you your symptoms been dismissed and you were treated like it is all in your head? Has someone used their power to intimidate you so you doubt your experience to the point where you are afraid to say the wrong thing around the person? Gaslighting in the healthcare system is a problem. I share my opinion on the situation, a personal experience that almost caused harm to my newborn baby, and ways to take control of your health. I acknowledge that there are many amazing people working in the medical system and that the system is broken in many ways for everyone involved. Want to share your experience? Visit https://thegoodlifecoach.com/241 to leave a comment.
Referenced in this Solocast. Listen to Monday Musings with Michele: Living Angels
Have you experienced imposter syndrome? Feeling like a fraud or that you don’t deserve the accomplishments or recognition you’ve earned. It’s more common than people realize with even the most accomplished actors/singers feeling like a fraud. Just google imposter syndrome celebrities and you’ll see a recognizable list including: Lady Gaga, Tina Fey, and Tom Hanks. I share my first experience with it and three things you can do to navigate it so it doesn’t keep you stuck. Want to share your experience? Visit https://thegoodlifecoach.com/239
IN THIS EPISODE:
What is the future of work? Or more specifically, what is the way to reimagine work today to create environments where your employees can thrive that includes everyone from Boomers to Gen Z? It can be challenging for leaders to navigate managing across generations when generally speaking each generation prioritizes different life/work values. What about where people work? Should they have to come into an office every day or did the pandemic teach us that people can be productive working from home? What caused the Great Resignation and what happened to the millions of people that left the workforce? What are some ways leaders can adapt and bring humanity to the workplace? According to Heather McGowan, author of The Empathy Advantage, empathy plays a vital roll and she walks us through specific steps a leader can take to create a place where people love to work. Heather co-wrote this book to explain how the world of work should be changing. Whether you are in the workforce as an employee or especially if you are a leader, this is a fascinating conversation with many specific takeaways that are researched based that you can implement. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/238
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Why Heather wrote The Empathy Advantage to deliver a guidebook for leaders navigating the uncertainty of a post pandemic world.
- The two transformations that changed the world of work.
- The four leadership shifts leaders/managers need to make.
- Heather walks us through the five interlocking trends that placed agency in the hands of workers that created The Great Reset. It includes: The Great Resignation; The Great Retirement with 75 million baby boomers leaving the workforce; The Great reshuffle, leaving one job for another job; The Great Refusal, people sick of working for minimum wage; and The Great Relocation.
- What caused the Great Resignation and what happened to the millions of people that left the workforce?
- The importance of allowing flexibility on where and how to work.
- Specific questions leaders can ask their employees to humanize the world of work and bring out the best in their people, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermcgowan
- Website: https://heathermcgowan.com/
- Twitter: @heathermcgowan
- Book: THE EMPATHY ADVANTAGE: Leading the Empowered Workforce
- Michele on Instagram
GUEST BIO FOR HEATHER E. MCGOWAN:
Future-of-work strategist, thought leader, researcher, and author Heather E McGowan is one of the leading voices on the Future of Work. McGowan is a sense maker, a dot connector, a deep thinker, and a pattern matcher who sees things that others miss. Heather gives people the courage and insight that illuminates their path forward. She’s transforming mindsets and entire organizations around the globe with her message about how the next phase of work will focus on continuous learning and how leadership must shift to guide these expeditions.
Her groundbreaking approach to learning has made employees more fulfilled and innovative, leaders more potent and empathetic, and businesses more effective at reaching their goals in a rapidly evolving market.
Her message is never more powerful than when she’s onstage, where her no-nonsense approach creates a fundamental mindset shift across the audience leaving them both transformed in their thinking and clear in their path of action.
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If you have been considering making a transition in your career or you have been out of the world of work for a while but don’t know how to re-enter, this interview is for you! Laura Berman Fortgang draws on 25 years of experience as a sought-after coach, best-selling author, and tv personality (she even appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show). Talking to Laura, it’s easy to see why her Ted Talk has garnered over 1.5 million views. Laura’s coaching practice helps people find their calling and she counts celebrities and Fortune 100 companies among her clients. Her wisdom will provide you with useful tools to navigate career transitions. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/236.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- How to figure out your skillset. What do you have experience with doing well?
- Why you can + should factor in your volunteer and fundraising experience.
- Why your resume doesn’t dictate what you should do next
- The value of doing informational interviews and joining networking groups.
- Pay attention to what kind of help people seek you out for – this is a clue.
- Ask yourself “What’s possible for others if I did this work?”
- Ask “Can I live this lifestyle with my hobby?”
- Ask, “Who are you? What do you care about and what do you want to impact? Make decisions from there, and more!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Website + Freebie: www.nowwhatcoaching.com w Free download: QuickGuide to Clarity
- https://nowwhatcoaching.com/the-five-step-quick-guide-to-clarity
- Laura on IG
- Laura on Linkedin
- First Interview with Laura about Transitions, Purpose, and Intuition
- Laura’s Tedx Talk: “Find your dream job without ever looking at your resume”
- Book: “Now What? Revised Edition: 90 Days to a New Life Direction“
- Michele on Instagram
GUEST BIO:
Laura’s professional life is anchored by her international reputation as a pioneer in the personal coaching field. Laura is also a best-selling author, sought-after speaker, TV personality (Oprah and All National Morning Shows), corporate spokesperson, interfaith minister and performer. Her TedX talk currently boasts over 1.8 million views.
Laura’s five books are published in 13 languages. She has addressed audiences around the world on topics such as Reinvention, Career Satisfaction and Small Business as well as bringing coaching to diverse clients ranging from homemakers to celebrities and Fortune 100 companies.
She’s known for her unique career clarity “Now What?®” methodology and her A-List Coach Business Mentoring Program.
Thank you for listening to the show!
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If you have been considering making a transition in your career or you have been out of the world of work for a while but don’t know how to re-enter, this interview is for you! Laura Berman Fortgang draws on 25 years of experience as a sought-after coach, best-selling author, and tv personality (she even appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show). Talking to Laura, it’s easy to see why her Ted Talk has garnered over 1.5 million views. Laura’s coaching practice helps people find their calling and she counts celebrities and Fortune 100 companies among her clients. Her wisdom will provide you with useful tools to navigate career transitions. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/236.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- How to figure out your skillset. What do you have experience with doing well?
- Why you can + should factor in your volunteer and fundraising experience.
- Why your resume doesn’t dictate what you should do next
- The value of doing informational interviews and joining networking groups.
- Pay attention to what kind of help people seek you out for – this is a clue.
- Ask yourself “What’s possible for others if I did this work?”
- Ask “Can I live this lifestyle with my hobby?”
- Ask, “Who are you? What do you care about and what do you want to impact? Make decisions from there, and more!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Website + Freebie: www.nowwhatcoaching.com w Free download: QuickGuide to Clarity
- https://nowwhatcoaching.com/the-five-step-quick-guide-to-clarity
- Laura on IG
- Laura on Linkedin
- First Interview with Laura about Transitions, Purpose, and Intuition
- Laura’s Tedx Talk: “Find your dream job without ever looking at your resume”
- Book: “Now What? Revised Edition: 90 Days to a New Life Direction“
- Michele on Instagram
GUEST BIO:
Laura’s professional life is anchored by her international reputation as a pioneer in the personal coaching field. Laura is also a best-selling author, sought-after speaker, TV personality (Oprah and All National Morning Shows), corporate spokesperson, interfaith minister and performer. Her TedX talk currently boasts over 1.8 million views.
Laura’s five books are published in 13 languages. She has addressed audiences around the world on topics such as Reinvention, Career Satisfaction and Small Business as well as bringing coaching to diverse clients ranging from homemakers to celebrities and Fortune 100 companies.
She’s known for her unique career clarity “Now What?®” methodology and her A-List Coach Business Mentoring Program.
Thank you for listening to the show!
What is a “living angel”? That is a term I made up to describe people who come into our lives and help us in some meaningful way. They help us with some challenges and give us hope or specific assistance. Sometimes the interaction is just a moment (I share an example of this from my life) and sometimes the person is around longer (I share a story from when I gave birth).
In my experience, these living angels help us for a certain period of time, hold a special place in our hearts, and eventually leave our life. If you listen to the podcast, you may have heard me say to a guest who is sharing a story of how they were helped and I’ll say – that was your living angel. I think we can experience many of these in our lifetimes and perhaps we’ve been that person for someone else.
More information is available here: https://thegoodlifecoach.com/235
Mary Claire Haver, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN and a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist. She developed her groundbreaking weight loss protocol as an online subscriber program, through which she has helped thousands of women lose weight, burn fat, and get in shape permanently. She is also the author of the best-selling book, The Galveston Diet, which we discuss on the show. If you are a woman in perimenopause or menopause, or a woman who wants to be prepared for menopause, this show is for you. Be sure to share this one with all of your friends. So much great information in this 30-minute interview! The more women understand, the better care they can receive/demand from their healthcare providers. Knowledge is power. All of the show notes and links mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/233
While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
Make sure you follow the show on your podcast player.
*This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- How her own journey with menopause prompted her to dive into the research to create real solutions for her patients since the “calories in, calories out” doesn’t work for women in menopause.
- How women have been told be afraid of hormone replacement therapy based on one study years ago despite more research showing it’s not true.
- How women have been labeled by doctors and not taken seriously because they didn’t know they could help a woman with menopause and instead would often prescribe anti-depressants thinking it was all in her head.
- The danger of visceral fat and how it differs from subcutaneous fat. And how to reduce belly fat (it is possible)
- She recommends a diet that includes the proper amount of fiber, reducing inflammation, adequate protein, resistance training + cardio, good sleep, and stress reduction.
- Possible causes of hair loss, and more.
- How her diet/lifestyle program can be used for the entire family, and much more!
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Websites:
- www.galvestondiet.com
- www.maryclairewellness.com/
Book: The Galveston Diet
Social:
- Connect with Michele on Instagram
- Facebook: @drmaryclaire
- Instagram: @drmaryclaire
- Instagram: The Galveston Diet
- TikTok: @drmaryclaire
- LinkedIn: @the-galveston-diet
- YouTube: Mary Claire Haver, MD
MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a wife, mom, physician, and entrepreneur who has devoted her adult life to women’s health. As a Board Certified OBGYN in the Houston area, Dr. Haver has delivered thousands of babies, completed thousands of well-woman exams, counseled patients, taught residents, and did everything an academic professor and OBGYN could do.
As her patient population aged, Dr. Haver was overwhelmed with the number of complaints and concerns her patients had with weight gain while going through menopause. For years, she told her patients to eat less and exercise more. It wasn’t until she, too, experienced the changes of menopause and mid-life weight gain that she realized this advice doesn’t work and ultimately led to her creating and developing a new program, The Galveston Diet.
The Galveston Diet is a nutrition program created by a Female OBGYN, designed for women in menopause. The Galveston Diet helps women reach their health and wellness goals through an anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition. Dr. Haver believes in the power of nutrition to combat inflammation and highly recommends the unlimited benefits of intermittent fasting. As part of her ongoing research, she became certified in Culinary Medicine in 2019, which specializes in medical nutrition.
Thank you for listening to the show. Be sure to share it with a friend! We love when women empower other women.
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Mary Claire Haver, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN and a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist. She developed her groundbreaking weight loss protocol as an online subscriber program, through which she has helped thousands of women lose weight, burn fat, and get in shape permanently. She is also the author of the best-selling book, The Galveston Diet, which we discuss on the show. If you are a woman in perimenopause or menopause, or a woman who wants to be prepared for menopause, this show is for you. Be sure to share this one with all of your friends. So much great information in this 30-minute interview! The more women understand, the better care they can receive/demand from their healthcare providers. Knowledge is power. All of the show notes and links mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/233
While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
Make sure you follow the show on your podcast player.
*This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
How her own journey with menopause prompted her to dive into the research to create real solutions for her patients since the “calories in, calories out” doesn’t work for women in menopause.
How women have been told be afraid of hormone replacement therapy based on one study years ago despite more research showing it’s not true.
How women have been labeled by doctors and not taken seriously because they didn’t know they could help a woman with menopause and instead would often prescribe anti-depressants thinking it was all in her head.
The danger of visceral fat and how it differs from subcutaneous fat. And how to reduce belly fat (it is possible)
She recommends a diet that includes the proper amount of fiber, reducing inflammation, adequate protein, resistance training + cardio, good sleep, and stress reduction.
Possible causes of hair loss, and more.
How her diet/lifestyle program can be used for the entire family, and much more!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Websites: www.galvestondiet.com
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Book: The Galveston Diet
Social: Connect with Michele on Instagram
Facebook: @drmaryclaire
Instagram: @drmaryclaire
Instagram: The Galveston Diet
TikTok: @drmaryclaire
LinkedIn: @the-galveston-diet
YouTube: Mary Claire Haver, MD
MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a wife, mom, physician, and entrepreneur who has devoted her adult life to women’s health. As a Board Certified OBGYN in the Houston area, Dr. Haver has delivered thousands of babies, completed thousands of well-woman exams, counseled patients, taught residents, and did everything an academic professor and OBGYN could do.
As her patient population aged, Dr. Haver was overwhelmed with the number of complaints and concerns her patients had with weight gain while going through menopause. For years, she told her patients to eat less and exercise more. It wasn’t until she, too, experienced the changes of menopause and mid-life weight gain that she realized this advice doesn’t work and ultimately led to her creating and developing a new program, The Galveston Diet.
The Galveston Diet is a nutrition program created by a Female OBGYN, designed for women in menopause. The Galveston Diet helps women reach their health and wellness goals through an anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition. Dr. Haver believes in the power of nutrition to combat inflammation and highly recommends the unlimited benefits of intermittent fasting. As part of her ongoing research, she became certified in Culinary Medicine in 2019, which specializes in medical nutrition.
Thank you for listening to the show. Be sure to share it with a friend! We love when women empower other women.
If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele
“Heart Care is the New Self-Care” – Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum
This interview could save your life or the life of a woman you know. Please share it with every woman in your life. Heart disease is the number one killer of women but so many women are unaware of this information. Today’s show is going to spotlight the importance of taking care of your heart health, what the key risk factors are, and how to focus on prevention.
All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/232
While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
*This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- The statistics about heart disease and how it is the #1 killer of women. 70% of women don’t realize they are at risk.
- The role research, the doctors, and even women have played and not changing this statistic in the last twenty years.
- How we can take ownership of our health since 80% of heart disease is preventable. The importance of preventative care.
- The blood tests we need as well as the other factors that play into our heart health.
- The symptoms that women may have and how they differ from men. Knowledge is power here to advocate for yourself. Women still die in the hospital of heart attacks.
- The importance of exercise, sleep, and meditation.
- Why Dr. Steinbaum is launching Adesso (means now in Italian) and how it is going to change the landscape of heart health, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Websites:
https://www.drsuzannesteinbaum.com/
www.adesso.health
Book: Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart-Healthy Life
IG: Dr. Steinbaum on IG
Adesso on IG
Connect with Michele on Instagram
“Since the dawn of recorded time in almost every culture, our heart has been the symbol of our ultimate essence as human beings. Cupid, St. Valentine, the source of songs, poetry and art, our heart elevates that which makes us fully alive: our capacity for love, passion, romance, purpose. Life at its fullest.
And yet heart disease is the #1 killer of women. 1 in 3 women will die of heart disease and for the past 20 years, over the course of my entire career as a preventive cardiologist, that figure hasn’t changed. This disconnect, this Grand Canyon from the abstract idea of our hearts and the real working function of the organ at the center of our being, is what needs to change.
We know now that preventing heart disease is not defined just by medical data like blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, sugars and medication. True heart health stems from every aspect of our lives, like stress, relationships, sleep, how we nourish ourselves, how we move and yes, even how we love.
As we fully put ourselves and our heart at the center of our lives, we will fully change the course of this disease that 80 percent of the time is preventable. We can and will change this. When we live from the heart, we live! Life at its fullest.”
MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum is a leader in preventive cardiology, now in private practice in New York. She launched heart prevention programs at Mt. Sinai Heart, Northwell Lenox Hill and Beth Israel. She is the CEO/Founder of Cadence, a technology-based prevention model. She published Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart Healthy Life, and has been a national spokesperson for Go Red through the American Heart Association for 18 years.
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Style expert and author George Brescia is on to help us feel modern and beautiful in the outfits we put on every day. He’s going to share how to look good for casual events like running to the market to going out with friends. We’ll learn the staple wardrobe we all need as well as the best stores to find the perfect items. He shares strategies on figuring out our style to the colors that look best on you. George is the author of “Change Your Clothes: Change Your Life”. He’s had appearances on NBC’s “Today Show” and other media, including doing regular red carpet commentary and fashion reporting for CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox — to covering the Tony awards — George has over 25 years working with top fashion leaders. He styles A-list celebrities to everyday women looking to improve their appearance and gain confidence. George is an expert in helping women look and feel their best and he shares his best tips with us today!
All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/231
While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Where to begin -hint, it’s starts with your closet.
- How to vet what no longer works for you.
- Why selecting the colors that look best on you is so important. An easy way to begin is to shop the color of your eyes.
- The staples all women should have that includes: well-fitting jeans, moto jacket, a fabulous heel, cool sneakers/flats, and stylish yoga/sweats with matching top, and more.
- How to dress for your body now even if you plan on losing weight.
- A long list of his favorite brands – so helpful!
- How to work with George if you need some personal attention with your wardrobe.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life: Because You Can’t Go Naked
- George’s Website – with access to his email to reach out to him
- George on Instagram
- George on Twitter
- George on Facebook
- Michele on Instagram
Brands he recommends:
- Veronica Beard for upscale and blazers
- Lori Goldstein on QVC
- Department store for access to many brands under one roof.
- Preppy looks – https://www.jmclaughlin.com/
- Club Monaco – Modern and Refined
- Zara + HM – be prepared with your mood board because there are so many trends
- Ann Taylor
- Ann Taylor Loft -inexpensive
- Aritzia
- Designers:
- Michael Kors
- Ralph Lauren
For Cocktail Events: Alice + Olivia
Splurge Items: Veronica Beard – blazer and cool items
- Long flowy dresses – Misa and Shoshanna
- Trina Turk
- Sleek paired down – monochromatic – Theory
- Yoga/Cool Sweats – Alo
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George Brescia on The Good Life Coach podcast discussing how to look Modern and Beautiful Every Day
Our most precious resource isn’t money—it’s time. We’re allotted just twenty-four hours a day, and we live in a culture that keeps us feeling rushed and like we never have enough. Since we can’t add more hours to the day, how can we optimally spend the time we do have and feel confident in our decisions and more fulfilled in our lives? Based on her wildly popular MBA class at UCLA, Professor Cassie Holmes will share how to immediately improve your life by changing how you perceive and invest your time. She provides empirically based insights that will help you experience moments of joy, use your time more optimally by designing your schedule with purpose—all so that you can look back on your days with satisfaction and your life without regret. Through her groundbreaking research, Cassie will teach you how small changes can have an enormous impact, helping you feel less overwhelmed, more present, and happier—things that money can’t buy. It all starts by transforming just one hour into a happier hour.
All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/230
While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- When we focus on time we are more intentional in how we spend it and align it with our values.
- How our to do list can keep us busy but not focused on what is most important.
- How nearly 1/2 of Americans feel time poor. And moms tend to feel more time poor than Dads.
- Strategies include: How to carve out happy times by making them no phone zones. Put your phone out of sight.
- Try a digital detox for 6 consecutive hours. The research shows that people feel so much better and are more productive.
- Reflect on the activities that bring the most joy. Once you recognize what does boost you, book it in your schedule. We discuss time crafting, and much more!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://www.cassiemholmes.com/
Book: Happier Hour
Connect with Michele on Instagram
MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST
Cassie Holmes is a professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, an award-winning teacher and researcher on time and happiness, and bestselling author of Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most.
Cassie’s research examines such questions as how focusing on time (rather than money) increases happiness, how the meaning of happiness changes over the course of one’s lifetime, and how much happiness people enjoy from extraordinary versus ordinary experiences. Across these inquiries, her findings highlight the joy that stems from interpersonal connection and paying attention to the present moment.
Cassie’s research has been published in such top-tier academic journals as Psychological Science and the Journal of Consumer Research. Popular accounts of her work have been featured on NPR and such publications as The Economist, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, Scientific American and the Boston Globe. Her work on giving time was featured in New York Times Magazine’s “32 Innovations that Will Change Your Tomorrow.” She was identified among the Best 40 Business Professors Under 40, and she received the Early Career Award for her distinguished scholarly contributions to her field from both the Association of Consumer Research and the Society of Consumer Psychology.
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Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy award-winning journalist and primetime anchor and menopause advocate. She is also the author of The New Single: Finding, Fixing, and Falling Back in Love with Yourself After a Breakup or Divorce. If you are a woman in midlife and dealing with peri-menopause or menopause, you won’t want to miss this conversation! Tamsen shares her personal journey with menopause, how she was prescribed anti-depressants that didn’t treat most of her symptoms, and what action she took to take charge of her health. Tamsen has done a lot of research on the subject and is on to share with us what we should be looking for in terms of symptoms as well as some of her favorite resources, including how to make her “Hot Girl Smoothie” which is a refreshing and nutritious smoothie to cool you off. Make sure to share this episode with a friend. This subject is too important and women need to feel more comfortable talking about it.
All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/229
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*This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- Tamsen’s experience with menopause.
- Why we need to advocate for our health and be informed about our bodies and what’s available.
- How her doctor prescribed anti-depressants instead of treating her with hormones.
- How Hormone Therapy helped her with many of the symptoms she had.
- The many symptoms that women experience and why it’s important to write them down and be prepared when you speak with your doctor.
- Make sure to find a provider that will help you and not dismiss you.
- To remember not to go it alone and know there are resources out there.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://tamsenfadal.com/
Follow Tamsen on IG @tamsenfadal on all social media including TikTok and Youtube
Tamsen’s Hot Girl Smoothie
Tamsen’s Book: The New Single: Finding, Fixing, and Falling Back in Love with Yourself After a Breakup or Divorce – beautiful book that I highly recommend for single women
First interview I did with Tamsen
Books:
Menopause Confidential
Menopause Manifesto
The Galveston Diet
Websites:
The North American Menopause society (NAMS)
Alloy – telemedicine – Dr. Sharon Malone
Naomi Watts – Stripes
WileWomen
https://ourkindra.com/
Connect with Michele on Instagram
MORE ABOUT TAMSEN FADAL
Tamsen Fadal is a primetime news anchor in New York City. She’s also an entrepreneur, menopause advocate and champion for women in their prime. She’s committed to making a difference in the lives of other women. She is also the author of The New Single: Finding, Fixing, and Falling Back in Love with Yourself After a Breakup or Divorce.
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Dr. Kelly Casperson is the best-selling author of You Are Not Broken: Stop “Should-ing” All Over Your Sex Life. She is on to talk to us about how to have a great love life in midlife. She explains why women need to stop blaming and shaming themselves when it comes to sex.
All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/227
While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
*This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- How the medical system is biased towards supporting men and dismissing women. Women are told things like have a glass of wine and relax.
- Modern medicine is here to help us. Why we need to stop “shoulding” ourselves with the idea that menopause is natural therefore you shouldn’t need Hormone Therapy.
- A few of the common “myths” and “shoulds” women have
- How women in their twenties don’t have it better.
- Men don’t know more about sex than we do so don’t take your advice or be blamed/shamed by them.
- The myth about desire – spontaneous desire is not the goal.
- How the brain is a powerful tool in desire.
- Combatting vaginal dryness and why Dr. Kelly recommends lube for everyone.
- The symptoms that arise during menopause and what women can do about it, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Website: https://www.kellycaspersonmd.com/
- Book: You Are Not Broken:Stop “Should-ing” All Over Your Sex Life
- Instagram: Dr. Kelly Casperon
- Stop Gaslighting My Vagina on Dr. Kelly’s Podcast
- Connect with Michele on Instagram
MORE ABOUT DR KELLY CASPERSON
Dr. Kelly Casperson is a urologic surgeon, author, sex educator, and top international podcaster whose mission is empowering women to live their best love lives. Kelly identified the need for better resources and developed a sex education membership for women that covers topics like sexual health, intimacy, mind work, and the science of desire. She combines education, humor, and candor in her podcast, You Are Not Broken, where she dismantles the myths women have learned and normalizes healthy, enjoyable sex worth desiring.
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“It’s so easy to be pushed into short-term thinking and short-term solutions. But to make progress on our most meaningful priorities, and create the career we truly want for ourselves, it’s necessary to fight back and carve out space for long-term thinking.” – Dorie Clark
Leading coach and multi-published author Dorie Clark is on today to discuss her most recent book, The Long Game: How to be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World. There are so many key strategies in this book that you’ll want to revisit to maximize your time and live intentionally. Dorie shares some stories from her life as an example of what’s is possible when you apply long term thinking strategies. You will be inspired and motivated after listening to this interview!
All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/148. While on the show notes page, be sure to access the free resource Dorie provides. Also I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. For a short time, you’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- Why “playing the long game is doing the things today that will make tomorrow easier.”
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Three key strategies from Dorie’s book that can help you figure out your long-term plan:
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Create more white space for ourselves
- Focus on your own voice so you understand what you want to be optimizing for
- Keep the faith – if there is a long term goal there will always be detours, surprises, and obstacles along the way
- Why one of the biggest challenges people face is the huge distance between starting the journey and finishing it.
- What it means to look for the “rain drops” and how that can keep you motivated.
- How we can have exponential growth and yet it still feels like zero progress and how to navigate that.
- Twenty percent time. This idea came from Google but Dorie says many people don’t do it. You need to allocate 20 percent of your time to growth activities and it gives you more optionality in the future. Dorie used this strategy to begin work on a broadway musical. Very cool!
- Don’t underestimate what you can get done in ten years if you set the goal today and actively work towards it.
- The importance of networking/ cultivating a network.
- What it means to optimize for interesting, and how this is better than searching for your passion or purpose.
DORIE’S 3 BEST TIP FOR LIVING A GOOD LIFE:
- Get better at tightening the criteria for what you say “yes” to as you get more senior and in demand.
- Drink a lot of water.
- Be a good daughter and reach out to the older people in your life. It becomes more important that you be in touch and call them. It means a lot to them and it is time well spent.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
The Long Game free strategic self-assessment. dorieclark.com/thelonggame
Dorie’s websiteDorie on IG Dorie’s Book
Michele on Instagram
MORE ABOUT DORIE CLARK:
Dorie Clark has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and was recognized as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. Clark, a consultant and keynote speaker, teaches executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School.
Recognized as a “branding expert” by the Associated Press, Fortune, and Inc. magazine, she is the author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, and Stand Out, whichwas named the #1 Leadership Book of the Year by Inc. magazine and one of the Top 10 Business Books of the Year by Forbes. It was also a Washington Post bestseller. Her books have been translated into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, French, Polish, Korean, Spanish, Italian, Vietnamese, and Thai.
Clark, whom the New York Times described as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives,” is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review. She consults and speaks for a diverse range of clients, including Google, the World Bank, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, the Ford Foundation, and Yale University.
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Are you currently saving money and amassing wealth or are you living paycheck to paycheck? Whether you are a stay at home mom, have a career, don’t know much about how to manage money, or are great at it but always love learning more — there is something in this interview for you. Jennifer Barrett is on to discuss her new book, “Think Like a Breadwinner,” a wealth-building manifesto for women. Who doesn’t want to build wealth… but the real question is ‘are you’? Jennifer tells us why women haven’t been accustomed to thinking like a breadwinner, even when they are one. How and why it’s so important to shift our mindsets to one of a breadwinner. She also provides tactical tips and relatable stories in this conversation to empower you to secure your financial future and rely on yourself even if you have a spouse. The days of waiting to be rescued are over as you are the heroine of your story. We cover so much in this empowering conversation! Tune in now and you can access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/225.
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 1. How women are taught to budget, save for a rainy day, and find a partner instead of being taught how to think about our long term vision and retirement. We need to be building wealth all along the way. 2. We need to plan as if we are going to be solely responsible for ourselves and our families for the rest of our lives. 3. Why men are given expansive thoughts for their financial capabilities more often then women. 4. How things are changing where more women are breadwinners than ever before. 5. Why the conventional breadwinner model was pervasive through the 20th century and how that’s created no real models for women. Most women just assume they will be the main caregivers. 6. We are vulnerable if we are depending on someone else. Even if you think you’ll be married for life it is important you make choices for your future. 7. Women are ambitious with their careers but we need to be ambitious and expansive with our thinking when it comes to our finances. 8. The role that the media plays in how women perceive their potential in regard to finances and creating wealth. 9. The role that parents play in teaching their sons and not their daughters about investing and other matters related to finances. 10. Why it’s important to be informed if you decide to “off ramp” from your work to stay at home with your kids and why it may not be that easy to “on ramp” when you are ready 11. How to find community and support other women and much more.
Tactical steps:1. Earn as much as you can for the role you are in if you are working. 2. Check your salary in your area of expertise. Check salary.com, fairygodboss.com glassdoor.com — quantify the value you bring so you are prepared to negotiate the best salary and close the wage gap. Your income is the springboard for wealth building. 3. Use every paycheck to become less dependent on your next paycheck. Invest it – put some in savings and some in the market. 4. Visualize – write down where you want to be in 3 years from now and write out the entire day in visceral details. Where do you want to be and what do you want to be doing? Make it real for yourself to get into the energetic space of what you want. Cut out pictures and visualize the future you desire. Do it twice a year and write the list as if it is in the present tense. Make your choices based on your values.
RESOURCES MENTIONED The first interview with Jennifer Website: JenniferBarrett.com Jennifer’s Book: Think Like A Breadwinner Communities for women:
- Allbrightcollective
- Dreamers and Doers
- Luminary
Jennifer on IG Michele on Instagram ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST: Jennifer Barrett is the author of the book “Think Like a Breadwinner,” a wealth-building manifesto for women, available for pre-order now from Penguin RandomHouse. A contributor to Forbes, she’s also written about money for publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and Newsweek. Jennifer has co-authored two other personal finance books and is a TEDx speaker on women, wealth and breadwinning. She also advises three female-led startups and provides leadership coaching to female founders. Before joining Acorns, she was Personal Finance Editor at CNBC Digital, a GM at Hearst Digital, and Editor in Chief at DailyWorth, a financial media startup targeting women. A proud breadwinner herself, she lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two sons.
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“If you want a remarkable life, you have to commit to doing it.” – Debbie Millman
The iconic Debbie Millman is on the show. I have been an admirer of her work for years. For 20 years, Debbie was the President of Sterling Brands, one of the world’s leading branding consultancies. Under her leadership, Sterling grew to 150 employees in five offices. While there, she worked on the logo and brand identity for Burger King, Hershey’s, Haagen Dazs, Tropicana, Star Wars, Gillette, and the No More movement. Debbie is currently working with Law & Order SVUactor and activist Mariska Hargitay’s Joyful Heart Foundation to eradicate sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and the rape-kit backlog. In 2009 Debbie co-founded the world’s first graduate program in branding at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Today we discuss branding as well as how to design our lives intentionally. All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/224
WE DISCUSS: 1. The difference between design vs. branding 2. “Branding is about manufacturing meaning through symbols and objects, and design is the expression of that meaning.” 3. What it takes to create a new brand or rebrand. You have to ask one crucial question when working on a brand: “Why does the world need this?” 4. Her work for the Joyful Heart Foundation and how she got involved as the Chairman of the Board. 5. Why she believes a person shouldn’t aspire to be a brand. 6. What drives her to impact others. 7. Her 5 Year Life Plan that she took with Milton Glaser that transformed her life. Big dreams all manifested within 13 years, within ten years, 80%-90% of it was achieved. 8. The importance of declaring your wants. Declaration of intention. 9. Debbie teaches her students the 10 Year Life Plan at the School of Visuals Arts. 10. How at the age of eight she created a picture that turned into her adult reality – like a vision board. 11. Her advice on how to live a creative life. 12. Her thoughts on advertising during COVID, and much more!
DEBBIE’S 3 BEST TIPS FOR DESIGNING A GOOD LIFE: 1. “Continually think if not now, when?” 2. “If you want a remarkable life, you have to commit to doing it.” Don’t edit your dreams before you try. We often determine what’s impossible before you determine if it’s possible. “Try before you decide you can’t. You get over failure and rejection, but you don’t ever really get over regret.” 3. “Don’t give up on love.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED * Debbiemillman.com – website * Debbie on IG * @debbiemillman on Twitter * Brand Thinking and Other Noble Pursuits by Debbie Millman * Brand Bible: The Complete Guide to Building, Designing, and Sustaining Brands by Debbie Millman * Debbie talked about writing out an ideal day 10 years from now. Dream big and write down everything you want to have happen and review the entry once a year. This is the website she referenced with detailed notes. https://yourtenyearplan.com/ * Michele on Instagram
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“If the average person just more consistently did what they already know they’d be healthier, happier, and be making more money.” – Brian Moran
Brian Moran the New York Times bestselling author of “The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months” is going to share how to get more done in less time. He will take us into this execution system he developed while also sharing easy to implement time management strategies. He also connects the dots back to why it is important to create our life vision so we can structure our time and goals around that vision. You will learn tactical steps that you can use today to move closer to the life you desire. Loved this conversation so much! Tune in now and you can access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/223.
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 1. Why the 12 week year is an execution system and how that helps you get more done in less time. 2. It’s not enough to know. You have to execute. Knowledge is only powerful if you act on it. 3. Get out of the annual environment. With this program, you are going to stop after 12 weeks and that is your year. Measure your success or failure and measure the progress and then go again. It’s a fluid process. You can use this professionally or personally. You can do anything for 12 weeks and then decide is that somethingI want to do again. 4. Your vision is you’re why. Your goals NEED to align with the vision. 5. At the goal level, know the difference between goals and tactics and outcomes and actions. The actions we have control over. Goals are outcomes. 6. Make sure at the goal level that is measurable – it’s an outcome. 7. Determine what are the most important actions. Most plans are conceptual not tactical. You need to spell out the specific actions and focus on “less is more”. 8. Stay connected to your vision by putting the longer term vision in front of you – laminate a card you can look at every day. Create visual reminders. 9. The difference between a habit and routine is key. Ex, going to the gym is a routine not a habit and routines are what drive success. How you begin and end your day needs a routine. The key is to start off positive. End your day with gratitude. 10. How to manage time. Time blocking – 3 core blocks: A. Strategic Block -3 hours blocked during the week. No interruptions – working on the business not in the business. THIS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE. B. Buffer Blocks – these are designed to deal with the emails/low level stuff. Ex, I return calls between 4-5pm. Don’t check your emails when they come in. Block time in to address it. C. Break out blocks – schedule time away from work to do something just for you to recharge. The Four Disciplines of the 12 Week Year
Vision – You have to know what you want. Planning – You have to ask – “What matters most?” Execution – Then ask, “Am I doing it?” Measurement – “Is it producing?” RESOURCES MENTIONED Brian’s Book: The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months Brian’s website – https://12weekyear.com/ – Michele on Instagram ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST: Brian Moran, President and Founder of The 12 Week Year, has thirty plus years of expertise as a corporate executive, entrepreneur, consultant and coach.
Brian is a recognized expert in the field of leadership and execution. His realization that most people don’t lack ideas, but struggle with effective implementation led him to the development of ‘The 12 Week Year’.
His client list includes industry leaders like Allstate, Aon, Becton Dickinson, Dunkin’ Brands, Keller Williams, Mass Mutual, Medtronic, Merrill Lynch, Meritage Homes, Nationwide, New York Life, Papa Johns Pizza, Prudential State Farm and Taylor Made just to name a few.
Brian resides in Michigan with his wife Judy and two daughters.
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Dr. Robynne Chutkan, best-selling author of numerous books which help people up-level their health is here to help us understand the importance of taking care of our gut health. We discuss her most recent book, The Anti-Viral Gut, which takes a complex topic and makes it easy to understand while providing great tips you can implement today. You’ll understand how to make simple, foundational changes in how you eat and live that will have a huge impact on your health and quality of life. If you want to learn how your gut health impacts your overall health and your ability to handle viruses, including Covid — you are going to love this conversation!
All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/222
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*This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- How Dr. Chutkan evolved her practice to empower others around their health and understanding the role of the microbiome.
- How her daughter received more than 20 courses of antibiotics by the time she was 2 and how Dr. Chutkan slowly learned the importance of our microbiome and began educating others.
- She explains what our microbiome is.
- She also explains dysbiosis.
- How to make simple, foundational changes in how you eat and live that have a huge impact on your health and quality of life.
- Specific things we can begin doing today to improve our health, and much more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://robynnechutkan.com/books/ – register for her free Masterclass
Book: The Anti-Viral Gut
Dr. Chutkan on Instagram
Michele on Instagram
MORE ABOUT DR ROBYNNE CHUTKAN
Dr. Chutkan is a board-certified gastroenterologist and the bestselling author of Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution, The Bloat Cure, and The Anti-Viral Gut. Educated at Yale and Columbia, she’s a faculty member at Georgetown Hospital and the founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness in Washington DC. A former Governing Board member and Training Committee chair of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), she’s authored dozens of scientific articles and lectured globally on autoimmune diseases and the role of the microbiome in health and disease. Dr Chutkan has her own PBS Special entitled “Gutbliss” and has been a frequent medical expert on the Dr. Oz Show, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, and other media outlets. She’s an avid (and slow) runner, squash player and yogi and is passionate about introducing more dirt, sweat and vegetables into her patients’ lives.
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Jacqueline Whitmore, International Etiquette expert is on to help us with etiquette tips for business and life. We discuss how to have navigate zoom meeting, how to engage in a meaningful way at the office to build rapport, and then she answers the audience questions relating to thank you notes, gifts, and what to say when someone you care about is diagnosed with a serious medical issue, or loses someone they love, including a pet. I think in mid-life there are more of these scenarios and it is hard to know what to say or do to best support the person. Tune in now to hear Jacqueline’s advice.
The show notes and the freebie she mentioned are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/221
We Discuss:
- Office protocol including what to wear
- How to navigate zoom meetings
- Audience questions – including what to say/do when someone you care about is diagnosed with cancer or other illness or loses someone they love, including a pet.
Resources Mentioned
Website: etiquetteexpert.com – and access to Jacqueline’s freebie.
Books: Business Class: Etiquette Essentials for Success at Work
Poised for Success: Mastering the Four Qualities That Distinguish Outstanding Professionals
Michele’s Freebie – join the newsletter
GUEST BIO:
Jacqueline Whitmore, is an international etiquette expert, a certified speaking professional and the founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach
She is the author of “Business Class: Etiquette Essentials for Success at Work” and “Poised for Success: Mastering the Four Qualities That Distinguish Outstanding Professionals.” Ranked as one of the most widely quoted etiquette experts in the world, Jacqueline’s advice is sought by countless media outlets.
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Rob and Ryan DeLena are the co-authors of the Memoir Without Restraint: How Skiing Saved My Son’s Life to be released in March of 2023. “As a child Ryan DeLena had difficulty controlling his emotional outbursts. This led to placement in therapeutic schools that relied on detrimental methods of behavior modification such as physical restraints. Nothing helped from a team of doctors to heavy medication. Then in 2010, Ryan was voluntarily committed to a mental hospital for further evaluation. His parents Rob and Mary Beth were counseled to place him in a group home. They refused…
Written in two voices, Without Restraint is a joint father-son memoir told with both pain and levity, struggle and strength, adventure and heart. It is the story of a misunderstood boy, a father’s growth, and a shared love of the outdoors that formed their unbreakable bond.”
You’ll hear both Ryan and Rob share their experiences with Therapeutic Schools in Massachusetts – getting both perspectives is powerful.
This is not intended to be mental or general health advice. This show is for entertainment purposes only. For advice, consult your trusted healthcare provider.
Show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/220
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Rob + Ryan’s Book: Without Restraint: How Skiing Saved My Son’s Life Hardcover
Michele on IG
Michele’s Freebie – join the newsletter
GUEST BIOS:
Robert C. DeLena was raised in Revere, MA, and is a graduate of The Governor’s Academy, Trinity College, and Northeastern University School of Law. After practicing law unhappily, he founded a small recruiting company called Legal Staffing Solutions, and for over twenty years has advised law firms, lawyers, and law students on legal hiring. Rob lives in Sudbury, MA with his wife, Mary Beth, and their daughter, Abigail, who currently attends Hamilton College. He spends time skiing with his son Ryan and the great friends he’s made during his journey from beginner to reluctant adventurer. Rob has skied all over the United States, internationally in Canada, Chile and Argentina, and even survived a backcountry expedition in Antarctica. He is planning to return to Antarctica with Ryan in late 2022.
Ryan C. DeLena is currently a junior at Northern Vermont University studying Outdoor Education. He is widely known in the outdoor community through his social media presence as “Extreme Ryan.” He was pictured on the cover of Backcountry Ski Maps (2020) and has conquered many of the world’s signature ski runs including Super-C Couloir in Chile, Little Couloir in Montana, and Tuckerman Ravine in New Hampshire. Ryan has climbed and skied additional peaks in Oregon, Washington, Utah, California, Nevada, Wyoming, and Antarctica. He is an enthusiastic rock climber, ice climber, and avid hiker, summiting the Grand Teton twice and has recently completed the “Hundred Highest” hiking peaks in New England. Ryan has earned advanced certifications from the American Mountain Guides Association and the Professional Ski Instructors of America. He spends every available moment in the White Mountains and plans on adventuring in Svalbard, Peru, and Antarctica in 2022.
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Do you have goals that are important to you but you keep putting them off? If you would like to learn easy to implement tips on how to overcome procrastination, then this conversation is for you. You’ll learn the main reasons why we procrastinate and ways to work around those barriers to get closer to achieving your goals and living the life you desire. We use getting in shape and writing a book as specific examples to make it really tactical.
Our guest is Paula Rizzo, an Emmy Award-winning television producer, a media trainer, speaker, and best-selling author of Listful Thinking and Listful Living. The show notes for today can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/219
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Fear is one of the major reasons someone will procrastinate.
Break down goals into manageable tasks. Don’t put on your calendar “write book” – narrow it down to micro-goals. For example, write 200 words from 1pm-2pm on Tuesdays.
Set yourself up for success by managing your day based on when you are more productive.
Find an accountability partner. Ex, If you want to get into shape, find a friend or someone with the same goal and set up a regular day/time you’ll meet at the gym.
Discipline is a key. Establish habits and repetition.
Focus on one priority for the day. Don’t over schedule yourself.
Remove as many obstacles as you can. For example, sleep in your workout clothes so you are dressed and ready to go in the morning.
Resources + Books Mentioned:
Website: http://listproducer.com
Paula’s Books:
Listful Thinking: by Paula Rizzo
Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You by Paula Rizzo – comes out September 15, 2019, you can pre-order now
Michele’s Freebie
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Have you ever experienced a miracle? Do you believe in miracles? Do you think that in order to recognize one when it happens to you or someone else you have to be open to it? These are some of the questions I address. I also share a personal story of the miraculous.
I’d love to read your experience of a miracle, which you can email to hello@thegoodlifecoach.com. Show notes for today are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/218
Do you sense that you are here for more but aren’t sure how to unlock your purpose and potential?
Our guest, Traci Mitchell,is an author, speaker, and Emmy Award-Winning journalist who inspires us to find our life’s purpose. Her book, Stirring the Pot, “is about understanding how today’s most successful women recognize the meaning and value of their lives and the future right in front of them” and how you can apply that knowledge to live a more fulfilled life.
Visit the detailed show notes with the links mentioned at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/217
WE DISCUSS:
- What it means to stir the pot and why it’s important to shake things up to move towards what lights you up.
- How purpose is something we all have planted within us and that we can uncover our own and it can even change during the course of our lifetimes.
- The advice Oprah gave Traci and how we can learn from this wisdom. Especially how knowing our gifts is the magic that allows us to get aligned with our path.
- The importance of focus and not allowing other people’s opinions to guide our life.
- How being courageous and taking risks can open up new opportunities and growth.
- Why it’s important to listen to your inner voice and why taking care of mind, body, and spirit helps you hear your own, and much more!
Resources Mentioned
Website: Traci’s Website
Book: Traci Mitchell – Stirring the Pot
Traci on IG
Michele on IG
Michele’s Freebie – join the newsletter
GUEST BIO:
Emmy award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, host and author, Traci Mitchell is an inspirational powerhouse who uses her voice and storytelling to engage audiences for major global corporations.
She is passionate, authentic and energetic. Traci excels at getting to the root of situations utilizing creative ways to tackle seemingly impossible tasks.
Traci worked at television stations from coast to coast reporting on international, national and local news for more than two decades. She covered Presidents George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and many world leaders. She conducted one on one interviews with presidential hopefuls, lawmakers and corporate executives.
Traci conducted celebrity and lifestyle interviews with nationally known experts for the Emmy nominated daytime show, My Generation. She also appeared as a principal actor on House of Cards.
Traci loves hearing a good story, especially stories portraying the power and strength of other successful women. She believes women are capable of making what may seem impossible possible.
Her book, Stirring the Pot, takes a closer look at successful accomplished women who are living their lives on purpose and what it takes to uncover your own purpose, fall in love with your life and live bigger.
Thank you so much for listening!
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This episode was sponsored by Design a Life You Love, A Woman’s Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life. My book includes 52 inspirations, one for every week of the year, each with practical tips to guide you to self-love and success on your own terms. It makes a great gift for yourself or a friend!
Lisa Genova, the New York Times Bestselling Author of Still Alice, is today’s guest. When I learned of Lisa’s work and life mission I knew I had to have her on the show. She epitomizes what is possible when you listen to your internal voice and have the courage to pursue what’s in your heart. Lisa will tell you that she is doing her “soul’s work” and living a life of purpose by bringing empathy and understanding to neurological disorders people don’t like to think about. Her book “Still Alice” became a New York Times best-seller and was turned into a major motion picture. However, before finding her purpose, Lisa was on a very different path. A Harvard trained Ph.D. in neuroscience, Lisa found herself at a crossroads when her first marriage ended in divorce. It was in this moment of uncertainty that she found the courage to leave the familiar for a life as a writer. If you are a writer or want to be one, would like to find your purpose, and/or enjoy stories of how dreams become reality, then you will love today’s episode.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Why Lisa left her life as a Harvard trained PhD in Neuroscience to become a fiction writer, with no prior writing experience
- Why her grandmother having alzheimer’s triggered her desire to write
- How & why she became an “empathy warrior” for people with neurological disorders
- How acting classes helped her become a better writer
- We dig into her creative process – how she crafts her books
- Why all of her books cover a neurological disorder and how they connect to life themes
- How she kept up her motivation when her future was uncertain. Her book was originally rejected by 100 agents yet she was determined to get her book out in the world and it paid off.
- How her self-published book eventually secured her an agent and ended up on the New York Times Best-sellers list for 59 weeks!
- How she trusted that fiction was the way to tell her stories to create empathy with the reader.
- Why she loves the concept of duality and how our decisions create the reality we are living today vs the path not taken.
- How her book “Still Alice” became a major motion picture starring Julianne Moore and Alec Baldwin. We go into how it felt to be at the Oscar’s and seeing her work on the big screen.
- Why her latest book, “Every Note Played” deals with ALS.
- Lisa shares the questions we need to ask ourselves to discover our own life purpose
- Why you should never make decisions out of fear
- The books she used to learn the craft of writing
- 3 key tips for all women out there who want to pursue their dreams….and so much more…
Show Notes & Resources:
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Lisa Genova’s Bestselling Books:
Still Alice
Inside the O’Briens: A Novel
Left Neglected
Love Anthony
Every Note Played
Other books referenced:
On Pluto by Greg O’Brien
Writing Down The Bones by Natalie Goldberg
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
On Writing by Stephen King
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Ted Talks: What You Can Do To Prevent Alzheimer’s
Inbound Talk: “If You Could Do Anything You Wanted”
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For more than two decades, esteemed veterinary oncologist Dr. Renée Alsarraf treated cancer in canine
patients. Then at age fifty-one, she was diagnosed with cancer herself. The disease Dr. Renée had dedicated her professional life to fighting, suddenly left her scared and unsure.
But it was only in receiving her own cancer diagnosis that Dr. Renée realized the empathy she had for
animals went both ways. It was her patients—those furry, four-legged, slobbering animals— who seemed to uniquely understand the jumbled language of her own difficult journey and who showed her the true power of positivity and unconditional love.
Dr. Renée shares what we can learn from dogs in her beautiful memoir Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well”
All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/214
WE DISCUSS
- Why Dr. Renee wrote this book and what she hopes people will walk away with after reading it.
- How dogs can be an incredible guide when we suffer from any issue. They are so present and the human-animal bond is so profound.
- She speaks to the power of women and to the moms out their navigating everything. Facing our own mortality.
- How her book helps people navigate end of life decisions with their dogs.
- The insights into vet and human medicine and some of the specific differences between how humans and animals are treated when they have cancer, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Dr. Alsarraf’s book: “Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well”
Website: www.sitstayhealbook.com
Renee on Instagram
Michele on Instagram
MORE ABOUT DR. RENEE:
DR. RENEE ALSARRAF has created four different veterinary oncology practices and led
three veterinary radiation facilities. She has performed numerous veterinary clinical
trials, co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles, and has lectured both locally and on
the national level. She completed a medical oncology residency in New York City at The
Animal Medical Center. She lives in Montclair, New Jersey, and is married to a
veterinary ophthalmologist. They have one son, whom she cherishes, as well as Dusty,
her beloved, bossy, six-year-old female boxer.
Thank you for listening to the show!
Do you work from home (“WFH”)? Do you have limited space and multiple people also working from home? Would you benefit from some WFH organizing tips to help streamline your processes so you feel more in control and create a professional environment? This episode will cover the challenges of WFH and provide organizational solutions.
Our guest, Geralin Thomas, is a naturally gifted professional organizer. For 19 years, she’s helped people around the world get organized and become more productive so they can pursue their passions. You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated television show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America’s most cluttered homes. She is the author of Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets, and is a wealth of information.
Visit the detailed show notes with the links mentioned athttps://thegoodlifecoach.com/213
WE DISCUSS:
Work From Home office setup and motivationOffice furniture/supplies
Desk, chair, wastebasket, shredder, Diva ring light, camera, microphone, headphonesGlass floor mat for easy-glide chair
Laptop stand
Motivation Tips
Fragrances: Grapefruit, lemon, lime, mint
Temperature: cooler rather than warmer
Stand rather than sit.
Brush your teeth
Determine if you’re an early bird or night owl and work with your natural rhythm
Music
For a “chill” playlist —background music good for focus try searching “lofi beats” on Spotify — it’s sort of like soft nightclub music
This article has good suggestions for people who want to experiment and try different types of music https://www.themuse.com/advice/10-playlists-thatll-power-you-through-your-day-better-than-coffee
Resources Mentioned
Website: MetropolitanOrganizing.com
First Interview with Geralin Thomas on How to Organize Your Closet
Book: Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets
Michele’s Freebie – join the newsletter
Ring Light for your desk
Laptop Stand
Kathy Vines Organizing Interview on my podcast
Here’s the woman on YouTube that shows how to organize digital files in Google Drive. Pocketful of Primary: Digital Organization for Teachers https://youtu.be/8ApGLGzTT4k
Jacki Hollywood Brown from Productively Organized says “It’s easier to put all old emails into a “pre-[date]” folder and sort at your leisure than to bulk delete them. Some emails may be records or have attached records that you need to keep” for legal reasons.
GUEST BIO:
Geralin Thomas from Metropolitan Organizing is a naturally gifted professional organizer. For 19 years, she’s helped people around the world get organized and become more productive so they can pursue their passions. Geralin especially enjoys transforming chaotic closets into color-coded, curated collections.
You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated television show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America’s most cluttered homes. She’s been featured on TV commercials and interviewed in national publications. Her book Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets has been translated into [x] different languages and is sold worldwide.
In addition to coaching professional organizers, Geralin’s Ask Me Anything YouTube videos provide answers to frequently asked questions about their business challenges. Her website has free articles, quizzes, and checklists to help people get organized – whether that be by decluttering their homes or standardizing processes in their small businesses.
Thank you so much for listening!
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast player — and be sure to follow us Instagram!
If you’d like to advertise or sponsor the show, you can reach out here.
This episode was sponsored by Design a Life You Love, A Woman’s Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life. My book includes 52 inspirations, one for every week of the year, each with practical tips to guide you to self-love and success on your own terms. It makes a great gift for yourself or a friend!
Do you work from home (“WFH”)? Do you have limited space and multiple people also working from home? Would you benefit from some WFH organizing tips to help streamline your processes so you feel more in control and create a professional environment? This episode will cover the challenges of WFH and provide organizational solutions.
Our guest, Geralin Thomas, is a naturally gifted professional organizer. For 19 years, she’s helped people around the world get organized and become more productive so they can pursue their passions. You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated television show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America’s most cluttered homes. She is the author of Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets, and is a wealth of information.
Visit the detailed show notes with the links mentioned athttps://thegoodlifecoach.com/213
WE DISCUSS:
Work From Home office setup and motivationOffice furniture/supplies
Desk, chair, wastebasket, shredder, Diva ring light, camera, microphone, headphonesGlass floor mat for easy-glide chair
Laptop stand
Motivation Tips
Fragrances: Grapefruit, lemon, lime, mint
Temperature: cooler rather than warmer
Stand rather than sit.
Brush your teeth
Determine if you’re an early bird or night owl and work with your natural rhythm
Music
For a “chill” playlist —background music good for focus try searching “lofi beats” on Spotify — it’s sort of like soft nightclub music
This article has good suggestions for people who want to experiment and try different types of music https://www.themuse.com/advice/10-playlists-thatll-power-you-through-your-day-better-than-coffee
Resources Mentioned
Website: MetropolitanOrganizing.com
First Interview with Geralin Thomas on How to Organize Your Closet
Book: Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets
Michele’s Freebie – join the newsletter
Ring Light for your desk
Laptop Stand
Here’s the woman on YouTube that shows how to organize digital files in Google Drive. Pocketful of Primary: Digital Organization for Teachers https://youtu.be/8ApGLGzTT4k
GUEST BIO:
Geralin Thomas from Metropolitan Organizing is a naturally gifted professional organizer. For 19 years, she’s helped people around the world get organized and become more productive so they can pursue their passions. Geralin especially enjoys transforming chaotic closets into color-coded, curated collections.
You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated television show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America’s most cluttered homes. She’s been featured on TV commercials and interviewed in national publications. Her book Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets has been translated into [x] different languages and is sold worldwide.
In addition to coaching professional organizers, Geralin’s Ask Me Anything YouTube videos provide answers to frequently asked questions about their business challenges. Her website has free articles, quizzes, and checklists to help people get organized – whether that be by decluttering their homes or standardizing processes in their small businesses.
Thank you so much for listening!
What is inquiry and how can you use it in your life to foster more peace and joy? How do you learn how to be in the moment and not allow your mind and thoughts to have you worrying about a future that hasn’t occurred or stuck ruminating on the past? Derek Notman, Philosopher and Martial Arts Expert is back on the show to guide us to embrace our feelings instead of run away from them. Lots to learn and think about once you tune in!
This is not intended to be advice for dealing with mental health issues. This is a podcast which is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Anything dealing with your mental or physical health should be discussed with your trusted healthcare provider.
Tune in now and access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/211/
WHAT WE DISCUSS
- What is inquiry
- What we can learn from Socrates
- How inquiry can guide us to invite in our feelings instead of run away from them
- How to embrace the moment and find more peace and joy even when life is hard, and much more!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
For over three decades, Derek has dedicated his life to the study of physical culture and philosophy. This pursuit has led him all over the world including time living in China and South East Asia, studying with traditional masters of martial, movement and healing arts.
Derek always sought to extract the essence of the traditions while connecting the common elements. Despite the uniqueness of each art and human form, there is a commonality to being in a body and so themes emerge. He has made it his life’s work, to investigate and understand these themes and share them with others in a paradigm of traditional wisdom through embodied practice.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Derek Notman’s website
- Derek on IG
- The first interview with Derek on my podcast – https://thegoodlifecoach.com/143/
- The second interview with Derek on Navigating Fear – https://thegoodlifecoach.com/172/
- The Four Agreements Book – by Don Miguel Ruiz
- Michele on Instagram
Thank you for listening to the show!
What is inquiry and how can you use it in your life to foster more peace and joy? How do you learn how to be in the moment and not allow your mind and thoughts to have you worrying about a future that hasn’t occurred or stuck ruminating on the past? Derek Notman, Philosopher and Martial Arts Expert is back on the show to guide us to embrace our feelings instead of run away from them. Lots to learn and think about once you tune in!
This is not intended to be advice for dealing with mental health issues. This is a podcast which is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Anything dealing with your mental or physical health should be discussed with your trusted healthcare provider.
Tune in now and access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/211/
Breath expert, Jay Bradley, is back on the podcast today to discuss how breathwork can heal the body, mind, and spirit. This segment focuses on how and why breathwork is so healing. Michele shares a little of her experience doing breathwork with Jay. To listen to the entire interview, visit https://thegoodlifecoach.com/209.
All of the show notes can be found at While on the show notes page, be sure to access the free resource Jay provides. Also I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Jay’s Book
Jay’s Website – head to the breathwork page to download Jay’s free guided breathwork session
Jay on Instagram
Michele on Instagram
MORE ABOUT JAY BRADLEY:
Jay has spent over 30 years trying to feel better. Suffering from depression, chronic illness, and bullying at a young age, he had a burning desire to overcome his challenges in order to thrive and find true purpose in his life.When he was invited to a small Breathwork group in 2016, he knew from that moment, that this was the miracle he had been searching for.Jay has since gone on to help thousands of people using the power of Breathwork and other healing modalities, to overcome challenges, move through resistance, and find true empowerment and joy.Jay is the founder of BreatheOnIt®, the creator of ChakraBalms® and the author of LIVE LOOK FEEL, the 12-Week Guide to Live Longer, Look Younger & Feel Better!
Thank you for listening to the show!
Breath expert, Jay Bradley, is back on the podcast today to discuss how breathwork can heal the body, mind, and spirit. We discuss how breathwork works within the body, including; how it releases energy that has been stuck; how it balances the chakras with a focus on the throat chakra and ways to own your voice; and how when you do a breath session with a particular intention you may be surprised by what actually shows up and wants to be healed.
Jay is the author of LIVE LOOK FEEL, the 12-Week Guide to Live Longer, Look Younger & Feel Better and the creator of ChakraBalms® which balance the 7 main chakras. Fun and interesting conversation that you will learn from and enjoy!
All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/209. While on the show notes page, be sure to access the free resource Jay provides. Also I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Jay’s Book
Jay’s Website – head to the breathwork page to download Jay’s free guided breathwork session
Jay on Instagram
Michele on Instagram
MORE ABOUT JAY BRADLEY:
Jay has spent over 30 years trying to feel better. Suffering from depression, chronic illness, and bullying at a young age, he had a burning desire to overcome his challenges in order to thrive and find true purpose in his life.When he was invited to a small Breathwork group in 2016, he knew from that moment, that this was the miracle he had been searching for.Jay has since gone on to help thousands of people using the power of Breathwork and other healing modalities, to overcome challenges, move through resistance, and find true empowerment and joy.Jay is the founder of BreatheOnIt®, the creator of ChakraBalms® and the author of LIVE LOOK FEEL, the 12-Week Guide to Live Longer, Look Younger & Feel Better!
Thank you for listening to the show!
“Your intuition allows you to see yourself as source sees you.” – Jenn Beninger
Want to learn how to connect to your intuition? Listen to this highlight section of Wednesday’s interview with Jenn Beninger, who is the Genius Unlocked Founder and CEO of Genius Unlocked Institute, a board certified company, where she coaches, mentors, and transforms leaders’ personal and professional lives. Through her thousands of hours of executive experience, Jenn has refined the art of coaching others on how to delve into what’s holding them back, and guiding them to successfully live in their purpose by calling on their intuition. Jenn left corporate America because she wanted to live her dream – not the corporate dream. In her late twenties she began to build the life she dreamt of and became a successful business coach. The key to her transformation happened when she stopped trying to be someone else and instead started tuning into herself. She awakened to her intuition and developed a process to help others do the same. In this interview you’ll learn how to tap into your intuition. Jenn will guide you with how to get started.
All of the show notes and resources for the entire interview mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/207
While on the show notes page, we’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time).
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: geniusunlockedcoaching.com
To access Jenn’s free meditation course – Text the word “intuition” to 650-402-2699
Instagram: @geniusunlocked_
https://www.instagram.com/geniusunlocked_/
Facebook: @geniusunlockedcoach
https://www.facebook.com/groups/geniusunlockednexus
YouTube: Genius Unlocked
https://www.youtube.com/c/GeniusUnlockedCoachingInstitute
Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
ABOUT THE GUEST
Jenn Beninger is the Genius Unlocked Founder and CEO of Genius Unlocked Institute, a board certified company, where she coaches, mentors, and transforms leaders’ personal and professional lives. Through her thousands of hours of executive experience, Jenn has refined the art of coaching others on how to delve into what’s holding them back, and guiding them to successfully live in their purpose by calling on their intuition. With her deep understanding of energy work, intuition, communication skills, and mindset work, Jenn is able to produce more breakthrough results than she or her clients could dream of. “Achieving Mastery” is one of Jenn’s core values, and it has been at the center of her education, training, and work. From fortune 500 companies, to holding executive positions in the coaching industry, managing teams of coaches, developing coaching curriculum, teaching business development skills, and running transformational leadership events, Jenn has helped coaches in nearly every area reach their full potential. Jenn has developed her genius and true purpose through combining her numerous accolades. Jenn boasts a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is also a board certified trainer at the master level in Neuro Linguistic Programs (NLP), NLP Coaching, Hypnotherapy, Time Line Therapy®, as a Certified Coach through John Maxwell, and a Master Reiki Teacher.
Thank you for listening to the show!
“Your intuition allows you to see yourself as source sees you.” – Jenn Beninger
Jenn left corporate America because she wanted to live her dream – not the corporate dream. In her late twenties she began to build the life she dreamt of and became a successful business coach. The key to her transformation happened when she stopped trying to be someone else and instead started tuning into herself. She awakened to her intuition and developed a process to help others do the same. In this interview you’ll learn how to tap into your intuition. Jenn will guide you with how to get started.
All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/207
While on the show notes page, we’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time).
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- How we have 4 voices. Your inner child, inner critic, and inner ego. These three voices want to keep you safe but can hold you back. Your intuition is the voice that is connected to the way source sees you.
- Every time your intuition speaks to you – check in and ask ‘What did I feel, see, know, and hear?” Get connected to how you receive intuition. You’ll start a swing towards 80% intuition.
- Ask ‘What do I need to learn to get what I want?”
- Know that you can’t do it wrong. Intuition will guide you back on course.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: geniusunlockedcoaching.com
To access Jenn’s free meditation course – Text the word “intuition” to 650-402-2699
Instagram: @geniusunlocked_
https://www.instagram.com/geniusunlocked_/
Facebook: @geniusunlockedcoach
https://www.facebook.com/groups/geniusunlockednexus
YouTube: Genius Unlocked
https://www.youtube.com/c/GeniusUnlockedCoachingInstitute
Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
ABOUT THE GUEST
Jenn Beninger is the Genius Unlocked Founder and CEO of Genius Unlocked Institute, a board certified company, where she coaches, mentors, and transforms leaders’ personal and professional lives. Through her thousands of hours of executive experience, Jenn has refined the art of coaching others on how to delve into what’s holding them back, and guiding them to successfully live in their purpose by calling on their intuition. With her deep understanding of energy work, intuition, communication skills, and mindset work, Jenn is able to produce more breakthrough results than she or her clients could dream of. “Achieving Mastery” is one of Jenn’s core values, and it has been at the center of her education, training, and work. From fortune 500 companies, to holding executive positions in the coaching industry, managing teams of coaches, developing coaching curriculum, teaching business development skills, and running transformational leadership events, Jenn has helped coaches in nearly every area reach their full potential. Jenn has developed her genius and true purpose through combining her numerous accolades. Jenn boasts a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is also a board certified trainer at the master level in Neuro Linguistic Programs (NLP), NLP Coaching, Hypnotherapy, Time Line Therapy®, as a Certified Coach through John Maxwell, and a Master Reiki Teacher.
Thank you for listening to the show!
Are you moody? Do you have low sex drive? Unexplained weight gain? Skin Issues? Today, we discuss hormones — the different kinds of hormones and what it looks like when they go out of balance. We also get into perimonopause and menopause and what to expect. Hormones impact our sleep, digestion, blood pressure, libido, skin, and it goes on and on. My intention is to have this information serve as a “hormones 101” so that you can have a foundational understanding of how they work in your body and impact health as many women don’t have the basic information they need. *This is not intended to serve as medical advice and you should always consult with your own health care practitioner before making any changes to your health.
I’ve invited on award winning naturopathic doctor, Dr. Michelle Wolford to educate us. For nearly a decade, she has run a private multi disciplinary practice in San Diego treating children and adults for a variety of acute and chronic conditions all over the world. She’s been a guest speaker at Medical Schools, on several radio, blog spot and TV programs in addition to a guest writer for the Journal of Alternative Medicine.
All of the show notes will be at thegoodlifecoach.com/021.
This interview is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor or trusted healthcare providers.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Our hormones regulate everything in our bodies. It is important to manage our stress and take care of our bodies through nutrition and other means.
Meditate for 10 minutes a day, breathe in fresh air, and do 40minutes of exercise 3-4 times a week.
DR. WOLFORD’S 3 BEST TIPS:
- Use castor oil packs to detoxify your liver.
- Create a routine around when you go to sleep, wake up, and eat your meals. The goal is consistency.
- Spend 30 minutes every day just for you – where you are unplugged from technology and just breathe.
RESOURCES MENTIONED (BOOKS + APP)
Where to find Dr. Wolford:
DrMichelleWolford.com
Book Michele recommended. The Hormone Cure by Dr. Sara Gottfried
Michele on IG
This episode was sponsored by Design a Life You Love, A Woman’s Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life. My book includes 52 inspirations, one for every week of the year, each with practical tips to guide you to self-love and success on your own terms. It’s a short book that you can read in about an hour, but includes life lessons that will last a lifetime.
This is a brief solo-cast inviting you to think about what you want to accomplish during your one precious life. What do you want to create? What do you want to say and to whom? Where do you want to travel? How do you ensure that you express your truest self and prioritize you? This is the Ted Talk that I reference in the episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_zk2DpgLCs
I hope you find it helpful and please share it with anyone who would benefit from it.
To access the show notes and Join my newsletter to get a FREE copy of my book, “Design a Life You Love”.
- Michele’s Book: Design a Life You Love – To buy a copy for yourself or a friend.
- Michele on Instagram – reach out and let me know what content you want more of or to say hello!
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What does it take to design a meaningful life? I believe that is why we are here and yet, it can feel out of reach. Alka Joshi, the New York Times best-selling author of The Henna Artist and her most recent book The Secret Keeper of Jaipur is on to share her journey from successful entrepreneur to full time author. Alka believes that the energy we put out into the world is what we attract back in. She shares how we can live more intentionally and with more joy and success. She also shares her writing practice and much more! This is a beautiful interview that will leave you feeling inspired! Tune in now and access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/139.
Alka Joshi was born in India and raised in the U.S. since the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. At age 62, Joshi published her debut novel, The Henna Artist, which immediately became a New York Times bestseller, a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub pick, was Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and is being developed into an episodic series by Miramax TV. The sequel, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, premieres June 2021, and will be followed by the third book in the trilogy in 2022.
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- How Alka went from full time entrepreneur to full time writer.
- Why she wrote “The Henna Artist” and why she called it a love letter to her mother.
- Why the energy we put out into the world is important.
- What Alka remembers about living in India and what she wanted people to understand about India and it’s rich culture and heritage.
- Why we need to keep learning every day.
- Go back and reignite passions from the past.
- Why need to live our lives from a place of clear intention.
- How her book became a Reese Witherspoon pick and what Reese said to her.
- How Alka’s book is being turned into a TV series.
- Why you should have friends of all ages.
- Her advice to women who want more out of life and much more!
ALKA’S 3 BEST TIPS FOR LIVING A MEANINGFUL LIFE
- Don’t let life happen to you. Have an intention for what you want to happen. Ask yourself, “What kind of life do I want to create?” You have to clarify the intention and have it inside your brain all of the time.
- Always try to have joy in your life every day.
- Learn something new every single day. Always be learning.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
- The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi
- Alka’s Website
- Alka on IG
- Michele on Instagram
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This is a solo-cast inviting you to think about waking to what is calling for your awareness – what parts of your life you desire change and how to make that change happen. Here’s the thing — every decision we make, every dream we have, every goal we set, every compromise we make, every excuse, every moment we let go by in distraction instead of staying present to the moment and the futures we want to wake up in — this creates our reality.
So, then, how do you own your voice? How do you show up for yourself? How do you create the dreams you desire? How do you even begin to dream again when maybe you’ve lost yourself completely?
It all starts with curiosity which leads to clarity about what you really want. Once you have that then you take one baby step, followed by one action and then by another and so on.
It requires faith and self-love. It requires support.
I hope you find it helpful and please share it with anyone who would benefit from it.
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Do you have a “pipe dream?” Do you wonder if you have what it takes to make it a reality? My guest today, Nadine Levin, is the Founder & CEO of Pipe Dream Cupcakes. She was going through a life transition while working in Advertising for over 15 years. In 2012 she decided that she could keep doing what she knew how to do well — as she was the number 1 sales person for years in a row, or she could try to make her “pipe dream” a reality. She chose her dream!
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Why Nadine left a successful corporate career to launch a food truck selling cupcakes!
We discuss why she decided on a food truck instead of an actual bakery.
The reasons she loves doing what she does and why she doesn’t regret leaving the world of advertising where she was the number one sales person.
We discuss the roadblocks and challenges and how she figured out where to start and what she would need to make it a reality.
The key questions she asked others in the business to make sure she was ready.
How she launched her business in just 3 months from concept!
Why it was all a leap of faith and what she believes you need to have to be successful.
Nadine’s definition of success.
Yes, she does eat her cupcakes every day and also makes her health a priority by working out every day.
Nadine’s 3 best pieces of advice for launching your Pipe Dream:
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Do your homework /research – know what you are getting yourself into.
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Don’t let anyone tell you what you can’t do. Don’t listen to the naysayers or let other people discourage you.
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You don’t need to say yes to everyone. Once you have your confidence you will know your worth.
Show Notes & Resources:
PipeDream Cupcakes.com
IG – PipeDreamCupcakes
Find Michele on Instagram
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This is a 10- minute solo-cast inviting you to get connected to your relationship to money. What would happen if you wrote a “Dear Money” letter where you could express to money how your relationship has been and what you are truly feeling about money, where you see money as an actual person. I hope you find it helpful and please share it with anyone who would benefit from it.
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- Michele on Instagram – reach out and let me know what content you want more of or to say hello!
- My Interview with Jay Bradley – Breath Work Coach
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Have you wanted to learn more about the benefits of juicing? Do you make fresh juice at home? Have you purchased fresh juice at the market? Do you know the difference between a green smoothie and green juice?
On today’s podcast, we cover all of these questions and more, with Kimmye Bohannon the CEO of The Weekly Juicery and the Founder of The Juice Ritual program. Kimmye says she felt like she was aging in “dog years” and juicing turned back the clock!
We discuss the benefits of juicing and how to get started. Kimmye shares her recommended juicer and best book to begin… but first we get into her inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Kimmye had worked at JP Morgan for nearly 15 years when she launched The Weekly Juicery in her home in 2012 with no experience in this business. Her goal was to create a juice delivery service that would make drinking cold-pressed juices convenient for busy people. She would wake up at 2am – yes 2am – to deliver fresh juice to her early subscribers. That’s how passionate she is about the benefits.
We have a lot of laughs during this conversation and I hope you’ll be laughing along with us too! For show notes visit: https://thegoodlifecoach.com/015
This interview is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor or trusted healthcare providers.
Key Takeaways:
A mother to 3 children in just four years, Kimmye felt like she was aging much too quickly. She bought a juicer and picked up a book from Natalia Rose. Kimmye started to feel great and before she knew it her passion for juicing became her calling. She had no idea about this industry or how to do all the things to make it a reality, but step by step, she found her way.
It takes 3 1/2 – 4 1/2 pounds of produce for 16 ounces of juice!
My favorite takeaway: “As entrepreneurs we need to always be asking: ‘Is there a better way?'”
She had no prior experience and her company continues to deliver delicious, fresh juice throughout the United States. In addition, there are five Weekly Juicery retail locations and the online Juice Ritual Program which is a guided, one-day juice fast experience each month.
The Weekly Juicery juices are 100% USDA Certified Organic, vegetable-centric with little to no fruit.
RESOURCES:
The juicer that Kimmye recommends: The Brevillle Juice Fountain – JE98XL
The Juice e-Book Giveaway referenced in the show.
Detox for Life – Natalia Rose
Detox 4 Women – Natalia Rose
The E-Myth by Michael Gerber – helps you create a business and not a job.
Where to find Kimmye and other resources mentioned:
theweeklyjuicery.com
Michele on IG
Natalia Rose Institute
Get your FREEBIE for joining the newsletter.
Kimmye’s 3 best tips for success:
- You need to be a student and a teacher. People want to help you. Ask people for help. Share your experience back.
- Intuition is generally right and yours will be too. “The net is going to appear. Make a big leap.”
- Be very unattached to outcomes in your business. If you are too attached you might miss other opportunities.
Books:
This episode was sponsored by Design a Life You Love, A Woman’s Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life. My book includes 52 inspirations, one for every week of the year, each with practical tips to guide you to self-love and success on your own terms. It’s a short book that you can read in about an hour, but includes life lessons that will last a lifetime.
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Did you know that what you eat can impact your mental health? Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, who has studied nutrition and is a trained professional chef. She helps us understand the gut-brain connection and how what we eat can have a direct impact on our mental well-being. In her book, “This is Your Brain on Food,” she teaches us how our diet can fight depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD and more. We dive into her research in this interview and you will learn so much!
All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/181
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WHAT WE DISCUSS:
1️⃣ How she became a pioneer in nutritional psychiatry. She also defines what that means for those who are unfamiliar with the term.
2️⃣ How she realized nutrition was an important part of mental health and decided to incorporate it into her practice.
3️⃣ How the pandemic shed a spotlight on the mental health crisis and just how important what you eat is to your mental and physical health.
4️⃣ The gut-brain relationship.
5️⃣ The impact inflammation has on your mental health.
6️⃣ Specific foods that make anxiety worse and others that help relieve it.
7️⃣ What Dr. Naidoo eats in a day to maintain a healthy gut-brain relationship, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
Book: This is Your Brain on Food
Website: https://umanaidoomd.com/
IG: Dr Uma Naidoo on IG
ABOUT THE GUEST
Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry.
Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School.
She was considered Harvard’s Mood-Food expert and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.
Dr. Naidoo is also the national best selling author of This Is Your Brain On Food.
In her book, she shows the cutting-edge science explaining the ways in which food contributes to our mental health and how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues, from ADHD to anxiety, depression, OCD, and others.
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Are your closets cluttered? Do you have plenty of clothes but nothing to wear that you are excited to put on? Would you like help getting organized so you can get ready easily and feel more in control of what you are putting on? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or you simply enjoy learning more organizing techniques, then you will love this interview with Geralin Thomas.
Geralin is a naturally gifted professional organizer. For 19 years, she’s helped people around the world get organized and become more productive so they can pursue their passions. You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated television show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America’s most cluttered homes. She is the author of Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets, and is a wealth of information. The show notes and links mentioned are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/156
We Discuss:
- How clutter can be physical and psychological
- Clutter vs hoarding
- Where clutter typically comes from
- Emotionally, how clutter makes people feel?
- Geralin’s closet organizing system in depth
Tips to help you get started:
· Gather the goods: bins or bags, a tape measure, full-length mirror, stepstool, vacuum, duster, bright lighting, “miscellaneous bin” for change, buttons, pins
· Block time on calendar and put phone in DND mode
· Get motivated: music, beverage, perky scent, lower the thermostat, wear appropriate undergarments, easy-on-off-outfit
· Take measurements
· Analyze and note hair, eye, and complexion colors
· Determine wants vs. needs; create a wish list (hangers or handbags)
· Group like with like + give everything a permanent address
· Get high (use vertical space: wall space/shelves, pants/scarves/hangers that cascade)
· Save prime real estate (easy access/high visibility) for most often used items
Resources Mentioned
Website: MetropolitanOrganizing.com
Book: Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets
Easily plan what you’re going to wear from head-to-toe with Geralin’s Wardrobe Worksheet
Here’s a link to Geralin’s quiz https://www.metropolitanorganizing.com/life/home-organizing/whats-clutterer-personality-type/
Here’s a link to Geralin’s Wardrobe Wisdom Workbook https://www.metropolitanorganizing.com/personal-style/wardrobe-wisdom-workbook/
What would you do if you had an idea that had been playing in your heart and mind for a decade? An idea that married your passion for entrepreneurship, tech, innovation, and jewelry… Well, Deb LaBudde decided she wanted to create a new way to purchase fine jewelry — in the privacy of your own home so you could try on, and decide if you loved a piece. Deb’s vision has revolutionized the way a woman or man can now purchase from leading designers of fine jewelry and make the experience more personal and pleasurable. Her original concept is blossoming into something even greater — tune in to hear her inspiring story! All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/048
WE DISCUSS:
- How Deb conceived of the idea of MEMO
- What she did prior to launching her business in a space where she had no prior experience.
- Where the name MEMO originated
- Why purchasing fine jewelry from the privacy of your home makes the experience more pleasurable and more likely for a sale for the jewelry designer.
- The steps Deb took to set herself up for success — including surrounding herself with a stellar board of advisors.
- What she does every morning to set herself up for success and more…
DEB’S 3 BEST TIPS FOR LIVING A GOOD LIFE:
- The best things come doing the things that you are afraid of- doing the hard things.
- Stay physically and emotionally strong, despite the bumps. Not giving up.
- Breathe
RESOURCES + BOOKS MENTIONED:
Deb’s website: Experiencememo.com
IG/FB – @memojewelry
Michele on Instagram
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What mindset do 7- and 8-figure female entrepreneurs have that fosters their success? What is true leadership and are you born that way or self-made? How do you stand out from everyone else and create your legacy work? What can you learn from getting out of your usual routine and could it change your life? Ali Brown, leading Entrepreneurship Coach and Mentor is on the show today to share her story and to explore these questions and more. You can access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/078
WE DISCUSSED:
How Ali got started in her career.
How she grew her company which ranked on the Inc 500.
The story of how she was asked to be on Secret Millionaire and how that experience changed the trajectory of her business and life.
The mindset of 7- and 8- figure CEOs. What sets them apart.
What advice she is giving her clients on how to navigate this pandemic.
The questions we should be asking ourselves right now.
What is true leadership and are you born that way or self-made?
How do you stand out from everyone else and create your legacy work?
What can you learn from getting out of your usual routine and could it change your life?
Her routines that fosters her success, and more.
ALI’S 3 BEST TIPS ON LIVING A GOOD LIFE:
- Use this time to consider what you most want to do next. What if this was the perfect time to begin?
- Enjoy time with your children. Be ruthless about how you spend your time.
- Women are going to be a part of this next big shift of innovation coming after this pandemic, like they were after the recession. Think about how you will be a part of this.
RESOURCES:
Ali’s Website
Ali on IG
Find Michele on Instagram and say hello!
Apply to Michele’s Private Practice Under “Coaching”
About Ali Brown:Ali Brown is one of the most recognized entrepreneur coaches in the world, having built a coaching + consulting enterprise that ranked in the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S.
In 2020 she launchedThe Trust: the new, premier global network for women entrepreneurs generating 7- and 8-figure revenues.
She has been named one of Forbes’ Women to Watch, one of EY’s Winning Women Entrepreneurs, and an entrepreneur delegate for the United Nations Foundation’s Global Accelerator. Ali was also featured on the ABC hit primetime show Secret Millionaire.
Learn about the healing power of Breathwork, with breath expert, Jay Bradley. Jay teaches a 3 part breath that benefits the body, mind & spirit. We dive into chakras. self-love, forgiveness, and personal expansion. We also discuss blockages due to stress, trauma and the impacts of shame that affect our physical body and health which gets in the way of us living the life that we really desire.
Jay is the author of LIVE LOOK FEEL, the 12-Week Guide to Live Longer, Look Younger & Feel Better and the creator of ChakraBalms® which balance the 7 main chakras. Fun and interesting conversation that you will learn from and enjoy!
All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/149. While on the show notes page, be sure to access the free resource Jay provides. Also I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
- How Jay discovered breathwork and how it transformed his life.
- The benefits of breathwork.
- How it can heal past shame and help you remember who you really are.
- How to clear our Chakras.
- The four phrases from Hoʻoponopono which is a Hawaiian practice of forgiveness and how to use them, and much more!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Jay’s Book
Jay’s Free Audio Breath Session
Jay on Instagram
Jay on Facebook
Michele on Instagram
MORE ABOUT JAY BRADLEY:
Jay has spent over 30 years trying to feel better. Suffering from depression, chronic illness, and bullying at a young age, he had a burning desire to overcome his challenges in order to thrive and find true purpose in his life.When he was invited to a small Breathwork group in 2016, he knew from that moment, that this was the miracle he had been searching for.Jay has since gone on to help thousands of people using the power of Breathwork and other healing modalities, to overcome challenges, move through resistance, and find true empowerment and joy.Jay is the founder of BreatheOnIt®, the creator of ChakraBalms® and the author of LIVE LOOK FEEL, the 12-Week Guide to Live Longer, Look Younger & Feel Better!
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What do your clothes say about you? In today’s episode, style expert and author George Brescia shares powerful stories of women who changed their lives by switching up their style. From appearances on NBC’s “Today Show” and other media, including doing regular red carpet commentary and fashion reporting for CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox — to covering the Tony awards — George has over 25 years working with top fashion leaders (Ralph Lauren, Donna Karen, Tommy Hilfiger). He styles A-list celebrities to everyday women looking to improve their appearance and gain confidence. George is an expert in helping women look and feel their best and he shares his best tips with us today! All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/103.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- How to pick clothes that project the story you want them to
- Why getting dressed is a daily opportunity for self-care and connection
- How to determine what color palettes and styles are best for you
- The three basic must-haves George recommends investing in as well as his favorite brands to shop
- How to transition your style after changing jobs, moving to another coast, etc.
- Why many of us are only wearing 20% of our closet – and how to change that
- How to evaluate your closet before going shopping (As George puts it, “closets are a window to the soul”.)
- Why fashion is deep and impactful
- Why you should dress for where you want to go, not where you have been, and more!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life: Because You Can’t Go Naked
- George’s Website
- George on Instagram
- George on Twitter
- George on Facebook
- Michele on Instagram
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“Surround yourself with believers.” – Stacy Madison
Stacy Madison is the Founder of Stacy’s Pita Chips. She started her business with a food cart selling sandwiches and that grew into her internationally known brand of chips. Her company sold for $250 million dollars. Stacy attributes being BOLD to her success and has launched her most recent venture, BeBOLD bars – a healthy energy bar. Learn from this leading female entrepreneur about how to go for your dreams! We go deep in this interview and unpack lots of wisdom from Stacy including what traits she believes you need in order to create success. Lots of fun in this conversation – it will feel like hanging with friends while learning about business and life! All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/122. While on the site, join our community to receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- What it means to be BOLD.
- Why Stacy launched a food cart in Boston selling sandwiches and left her job as a social worker.
- How the pita chips became a product.
- Why she decided to double down on the pita chips and let go of the sandwich business.
- How she managed being a single mother to twin girls while scaling her business.
- A major challenge she faced and how she overcame it.
- How she built the business to $65 million in revenue.
- The traits she thinks women need to create success on their terms.
- Her advice on the importance of being bold to create success.
- Why she launched her BeBOLD bars, and much more.
STACY’S 3 BEST TIP FOR LIVING A GOOD LIFE:
- Put yourself first. It’s okay to be selfish because you are going to be better for helping others.
- If you don’t know what to do, sit on it. Sometimes just waiting is best and then you are glad you did’t make a decision you’ll later regret. Whether in business or personally.
- Always ask yourself “What’s stopping me?” It could be one small thing and it helps you to move on. You have to find the bottlenecks.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- beboldbars.com
- https://www.stacyssnacks.com/
- @beboldbars on IG
- Michele on Instagram
MORE ABOUT STACY MADISON:
Stacy Madison founded Stacy’s Pita Chip Company, a top-selling natural snack food brand. It started with a career change from social work, to a strong desire to create delicious healthy food. Then, an entrepreneurial spirit and a small food cart in Boston used to sell pita sandwiches. As an incentive to keep people happily waiting in line, she baked pita chips each day using extra pita bread and gave them away to customers. She then decided to package and start selling the chips to local stores. The company experienced rapid growth and became a top-selling international snack food brand. After several years of traveling, she decided to open Stacy’s Juice bar. Stacy’s Juicebar began to sell hundreds of raw energy bars each month. The growing demand inspired Stacy to manufacture and market the bars nationwide. Stacy’s newest venture is BeBOLD Bars. BeBOLD Bars are healthy energy bars made with nutritious nut butters, oats, chocolate chips, chia, brazil nuts, walnuts, dark maple syrup, and wildflower honey. Wrapping simple ingredients and delicious flavors into one great bar.
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From a side hustle with the thought “maybe I can earn some money to pay for a Starbucks coffee” to now positioning herself to retire within the next 7 years, Anna DiGilio is the Founder and CEO of an education company that she built from the ground up with no business experience. In each show you will learn tips you can implement in your business and life. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/107.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Why she started a side-gig
- How the side hustle turned into a significant revenue stream
- How she learned to pivot and grow with no prior business experience
- Why she believes coaches are important for your growth strategy
- Why passion is so more important in your success
- Why it is important that you believe in yourself, and more.
ANNA’S 3 BEST TIPS ON LIVING A GOOD LIFE:
- Wake up excited to go to work every day even if it isn’t your own business because it will get you to the next place – feel grateful.
- Be happy and try to find happiness in every one of your days.
- Family is absolutely everything so make time for your family and the people you love.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Guidedreaders.com
- Graspyourgoals.com
- Michele on Instagram – come on over and say hello!
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Do you know how your immune system works? I think many of us have some understanding but Romilly Hodges, Clinical Nutritionist, and author of Immune Resilience: The Breakthrough Plan to Protect Your Body and Fight Disease explains in detail the various ways our body creates immune resilience. This is a fascinating conversation that will leave you with an appreciation for how amazing your body is. You’ll learn how many systems are in place to protect you, how they work, and why it’s important to do what you can to support them. Considering the last three years, understanding how your immune system works is more important than ever.
All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/188
While on the show notes page, we’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
1️⃣ How diet, exercise, stress, sleep, exposures to toxins, nutrients, supplements all impact our immune system.
2️⃣ The three big pillars to our immune system.
3️⃣ The difference between our innate immune system vs our adaptive immune system.
4️⃣ What our microbiome is and how it works. How we can impact our microbiome through our food choices.
5️⃣ The role sugar plays in negatively impacting our immune system and how it triggers inflammation.
6️⃣ The negative impact chemicals we are exposed to in our daily lives has on our immune system and what options you have to take control.
7️⃣ How we are more bacteria than we are cells, and much more!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
Romilly’s Book: Immune Resilience: The Breakthrough Plan to Protect Your Body and Fight Disease
Website: www.romillyhodges.com
Book Website: www.immunresilienceplan.com
IG: @romillyhodges
The Environmental Working Group Website
ABOUT THE GUEST
Romilly Hodges is a practicing clinical nutritionist and former Director of Nutrition Programs at an interdisciplinary functional medicine clinic in Connecticut, USA. She helps individuals and families improve their health through nutritional and lifestyle interventions. During her time in practice she has honed an expertise in natural interventions to support the immune system.
As well as being a clinician, Romilly has written for peer-reviewed Journal publication, textbook contributions, professional training programs, many online articles and has been invited to speak at conferences and online events. She has primary research experience, having designed the first-of-its kind epigenetic study diet for a clinical trial run though the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, that demonstrated the possibility of biological age reversal using diet and lifestyle. She also currently serves on the Board for the Accreditation Council of Nutrition Professional Education, a subsidiary organization of the American Nutrition Association (ANA), and has been a spokesperson for the ANA.
Romilly earned her master’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, CT (USA), and her undergraduate degree from the University of London (UK).
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Cynthia Besteman was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011 and threw out all of her toxic skincare products when she realized that they weren’t the “natural” products they promised to be. In 2015 Violets Are Blue is launched. She used her knowledge and passion for naturally-derived skincare ingredients to formulate a consciously-produced line of products, each one a true labor of love. In addition to developing new products for the Signature and Beloved lines, Cynthia provides patients at the Mt. Sinai Dubin Breast Center in NYC with a gifted package of Beloved products upon their first day of chemotherapy. She is also proud to have created a company that supports women helping women, with 10% of the purchase price of all products going toward skincare donations for cancer patients.
Born in Seattle, Cynthia first landed in New York City determined to find her way as an actress, after completing a major in theater at the University of Oregon. She worked on Broadway for 10 years before checking out the real estate scene and quickly became one of the top brokers in the city. After receiving a breast cancer diagnosis in 2011, Cynthia’s successful career in the cutthroat world of New York City real estate came to a skidding halt.
While undergoing treatment, one of her first actions was to toss out all beauty products containing unsafe chemicals and synthetic fragrances, leaving her medicine cabinet bare. She was shocked by the mislabeling of many skincare and beauty products that were classified as “natural” while containing parabens, sulfates, and other chemicals known to work as endocrine disruptors linked to cancer and reproductive concerns.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Cynthia wanted to bring dignity back to the women being treated for breast cancer. She created her “Beloved” line which is specifically formulated for women dealing with cancer.
Cynthia wants women dealing with breast cancer to be called “warriors” instead of “thrivers and survivors” as she believes that puts too much pressure on people.
She helped with the Cancer Wellness Expo in New York City – inviting “ultimate warriors” to come together.
Loves speaking about her journey – because you can go through something and come out better. She launched her company in her 50s. She says if you know you want to make changes in your life – take action.
As long as you have the passion or start the journey to find the passion – it’s exciting.
CYNTHIA’S 3 BEST TIPS FOR LIVING A GOOD LIFE:
- Be authentic to you not to anyone else.
- It’s never too late to start something new. It makes you feel younger.
- Find humor in every circumstance.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Safer Cosmetics article with more information on the cosmetic industry.
EWG
Violets are Blue Skincare on IG
Michele on Instagram
This episode was sponsored by Design a Life You Love, A Woman’s Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life. My book includes 52 inspirations, one for every week of the year, each with practical tips to guide you to self-love and success on your own terms. It’s a short book that you can read in about an hour, but includes life lessons that will last a lifetime.
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I am excited to be taking two months off while working on the next season of The Good Life Coach podcast. Please do take good care of yourself and prioritize what matters – family, friends, your health, and having fun! Much love, Michele
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What are the daily habits that help to optimize your health? How important is sleep? Should you do intermittent fasting and if so, what is the safest way for women to do it? These are just some of the questions I ask Julia Hayes, board certified holistic health coach and integrative health practitioner.
If you want to learn how to easily implement healthy habits for optimal health, this episode is for you! All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/185
This interview is for entertainment purposes and is not medical advice. Please consult your doctor or trusted healthcare practitioner for all of your health needs.
While on the show notes page, we’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time).
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
1️⃣ How to create a foundation for optimal health by incorporating key daily habits.
2️⃣ Why it is better to add in more good foods to your diet instead of focus on restriction.
3️⃣ The importance of protein with every meal.
4️⃣ How women can incorporate daily intermittent fasting safely.
5️⃣ How to create a healthy plate of food for both adults and children.
6️⃣ The importance of sleep and what to do to set yourself up for a good night’s sleep.
7️⃣ Sleep tracker tool we both use, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
My interview with Julia Hayes on her podcast talking about using your intuition and the value of self-care
Julia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/juliahayeswellness/?hl=en
The IG Live I did with Julia on boosting immunity while getting glowing skin. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CT2nBW_o4mr/?utm_medium=copy_link
Website: https://equi.life/ – for morning smoothie with vitamins. I am not an affiliate.
The Oura Ring – I am not an affiliate.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Julia Hayes is a board certified holistic health coach and integrative health practitioner. She has been working in the health and fitness space for close to 15 years. She has a passion for educating clients on the way their bodies may be deficient or toxic and how addressing these imbalances leads to a more empowered and fulfilling life.
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Have you ever heard of the term Highly Sensitive Person (“HSP”)? If you’ve wondered what an HSP is and whether you are one the of the twenty percent that is born that way, you’re going to love this conversation. Expert Coach, Heather Dominick is on the show to dive into some of the characteristics – both the strengths and challenges or as she calls them, the shadow side. She is an HSP and a successful entrepreneur and teaches leaders and entrepreneurs how to navigate their nervous system so they can be too.
All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/184
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WHAT WE DISCUSS: 1️⃣ The definition of a Highly Sensitive Person (“HSP”).
2️⃣ Whether a HSPs also tend to be empaths and how that is different from being empathetic.
3️⃣ If HSPs are more tuned into their intuition.
4️⃣ Some of the key strengths of being a HSP.
5️⃣ A few of the shadow sides of being HSP and why it’s important to learn how to manage this side.
6️⃣ How Heather ended up combining being an HSP with A Course in Miracles to create “A Course in Business Miracles” to benefit her clients.
7️⃣ Why owning how being a HSP makes you different in a good way, her upcoming book, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
Website: https://www.businessmiracles.com/
IG: Heather on IG
Book: Will post when it is available but you can learn more on Heather’s website/
Book: The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine Aron
ABOUT THE GUEST Can you be highly successful and highly sensitive at the same time?Heather Dominick is a woman who is impressively successful, and highly sensitive. A former high school drama teacher who collaborated with none other than Bette Midler. A graduate of NYU where she received her first coach training. Heather is the winner of the 2015 Best of Manhattan Coaching Award and creator of the 2014 Stevie Award winning virtual event A Course In Business Miracles : 21-Day Discovery Series that attracted close to 6,000 official registrants from all around the world including: Iceland, Nigeria, Russia, Asia, South America, Australia, Europe and the U.S.She has appeared on Lifetime Television and has been published in numerous books including Stepping Stones to Success alongside Deepak Chopra. An exceptional facilitator and teacher Heather is known for creating a safe, sacred environment for true transformation whether delivering training online or in-person. Since 2010, Heather has taught thousands of Highly Sensitive Entrepreneurs and Leaders from around the globe how to release life-long limiting beliefs , overcome fears and develop new leadership skills in order to make more impact and more income – with less effort – by doing things differently.
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Dr. Sara Gottfried, New York Times best-selling author of numerous books geared to empower women with the information they need to live healthier lives joins us to shed light on the relationship between our hormones and food. We discuss her most recent book, Women, Food, and Hormones: A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself Again. If you want to understand your hormones and how to be healthy, strong, and to create balance in your life – you are going to love this conversation!
All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/183.
While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
WHAT WE DISCUSS: 1️⃣ What is precision medicine and why it is way she practices medicine.
2️⃣ How healthcare should focus more on personalization and bio-individuality, rather than focus on the population, which is the medicine of the average.
3️⃣ Why women need to demand better care and ask doctors to look at root cause.
4️⃣ Why we need to eat in a way that regulates our hormones, from insulin to estrogen.
5️⃣ How anxiety and depression can be impacted by hormones being out of balance.
6️⃣ Why classic keto doesn’t work for many women.
7️⃣ The Gottfried Protocol and how to approach eating for metabolic health.
8️⃣ The important role testosterone plays in women’s health.
9️⃣ Dr. Gottfried’s daily morning routine and one thing not to do to begin your day, and much more!
RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: Dr. Gottfried’s website with more resources
Book: Women, Food, and Hormones – Book
Instagram: Dr. Gottfried
Integrative Practice: Dr. Gottfried
Michele on Instagram
MORE ABOUT DR SARA GOTTFRIED: Sara Gottfried, MD is a board-certified physician, researcher, educator, and NYT bestselling author. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and completed residency at the University of California at San Francisco. Over the past 25 years, Dr. Gottfried has seen more than 25,000 patients and specializes in identifying the underlying cause of her patients’ conditions to achieve true and lasting health transformations, not just symptom management.Dr. Gottfried is a global keynote speaker who practices evidence-based integrative, functional, and precision medicine. She is Clinical Assistant Professor in Dept. of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, and Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health.Her three New York Times bestselling books include: The Hormone Cure, The Hormone Reset Diet, and Younger. Her new book just came out in September 2021, called Women, Food, and Hormones. Learn more at SaraGottfriedMD.com
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This is a 10- minute solo-cast inviting you to get connected to what you truly desire and to more of you back into your life. When we are too busy and unable to make time to get still we are can’t hear the parts of us asking for more connection, rest, time alone, exercise, creative expression or whatever it is we need. I’ll ask you to stop for a minute to ask you some questions to get you re-connected to you. To live a fulfilled life it’s important to make space for you. I hope you find it helpful and please share it with anyone who would benefit from it.
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Did you know that what you eat can impact your mental health? Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, who has studied nutrition and is a trained professional chef. She helps us understand the gut-brain connection and how what we eat can have a direct impact on our mental well-being. In her book, “This is Your Brain on Food,” she teaches us how our diet can fight depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD and more. We dive into her research in this interview and you will learn so much!
All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/181
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WHAT WE DISCUSS: 1️⃣ How she became a pioneer in nutritional psychiatry. She also defines what that means for those who are unfamiliar with the term.
2️⃣ How she realized nutrition was an important part of mental health and decided to incorporate it into her practice.
3️⃣ How the pandemic shed a spotlight on the mental health crisis and just how important what you eat is to your mental and physical health.
4️⃣ The gut-brain relationship.
5️⃣ The impact inflammation has on your mental health.
6️⃣ Specific foods that make anxiety worse and others that help relieve it.
7️⃣ What Dr. Naidoo eats in a day to maintain a healthy gut-brain relationship, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
Book: This is Your Brain on Food
Website: https://umanaidoomd.com/
IG: Dr Uma Naidoo on IG
ABOUT THE GUEST Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry.
Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School.
She was considered Harvard’s Mood-Food expert and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.
Dr. Naidoo is also the national best selling author of This Is Your Brain On Food.
In her book, she shows the cutting-edge science explaining the ways in which food contributes to our mental health and how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues, from ADHD to anxiety, depression, OCD, and others.
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This is a 12- minute solo-cast inviting you to let go of worry, fear, and the feeling of disconnection from everyone. In this episode I’ll guide you with a brief meditation to connect to love and our humanity — to remind you we are one. This is not my typical show but I wanted to offer a way to stay grounded and joyful, even for just a few minutes. Please share it with anyone who would benefit from it.
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- Michele’s Book: Design a Life You Love – To buy a copy for yourself or a friend.
- Michele on Instagram
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How do we reclaim our authentic self and live life with our full, true voice expressed? That is what you’ll learn about in this beautiful interview with Dr. Thema Bryant, the best-selling author of Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self Dr. Thema is a clinical psychologist and ordained minister. She explains why we get disconnected and how we can come back to ourselves in spite of the stress and traumas we may experience.
This is a beautiful and uplifting conversation and you can tune in now to access the show notes and link to her book athttps://thegoodlifecoach.com/179
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WE DISCUSS: 1️⃣ What is homecoming and how do we get on our path to reconnecting to our true voice.
2️⃣ Signs we are disconnected from ourselves.
3️⃣ What gets us disconnected and specific things we can do to get on the path to reclaiming ourselves.
4️⃣ How people pleasing is one way we disconnect from ourselves.
5️⃣ If everyone has a vocation and how we can get attuned what ours is.
6️⃣ How the energy we put out into the world isn’t always what is reflected back to us.
7️⃣ Suggestions of spiritual practices we can incorporate and begin our days with so we fill our own cups every morning.
8️⃣ A beautiful prayer that she shares with us from her book, and more.
ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Thema Bryant is a clinical psychologist and president-elect of the American Psychological Association. She is also a professor of psychology at Pepperdine University and an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Thema earned her doctorate from Duke University and completed her postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School. With more than twenty years of experience in trauma recovery, she has appeared as a mental health expert on television, radio, and print media. Dr. Thema raises awareness about mental health issues on The Homecoming Podcast and her social media platforms.
RESOURCES MENTIONED * Book: Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self * Website: https://drthema.com/ * Podcast: Homecoming Podcast * IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.thema/?hl=en
- Michele’s Book: Design a Life You Love
- Michele on Instagram
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“Stress can drive aging forward like gasoline on a fire.” – Dr. Fitzgerald
Can we reverse our biological age and create a healthier life? That is what we explore with the cutting edge research of Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, the author of “Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better“. “By eating delicious foods and establishing common-sense lifestyle, study participants reduced their bio age by just over 3 years in only eight weeks!” Dr. Fitzgerald helps us understand epigenetics, the role of DNA methylation in aging, the future of nutritional epigenetics, and more!
This is a fascinating conversation and you can tune in now and access the show note at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/178
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WE DISCUSS: 1️⃣ Epigenetics – the science of studying what turns on gene expression.
2️⃣ The way we turn gene expression on and off is through DNA methylation.
3️⃣ How as we age our DNA methylation starts getting “wonky” and how lifestyle management can help.
4️⃣ How bio age is the biggest risk factor for chronic disease.
5️⃣ Her study and how it showed that they could turn back aging by just over 3 years in 8 weeks.
6️⃣ How reversing biological age by just one year would save trillions on healthcare in the US
7️⃣ The studies that show how our ancestors trauma impacts our gene expression.
8️⃣ “Meditation can change our epigenetics towards longevity.” – Dr. Fitzgerald
ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Kara Fitzgerald is the first-ever recipient of the 2018 Emerging Leadership Award from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in recognition of her work on DNA methylation. As a leading voice in the intersection of nutrition, epigenetics, and aging, Dr. Fitzgerald’s work has been featured in media outlets such as Prevention, Fast Company, MSN, Everyday Health, and many more. Receiving her doctorate from National University of Natural Medicine, she is on the faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and is an IFM Certified Practitioner with a clinical practice in Newtown, Connecticut. She’s also the author of “Younger You: Reduce your Bio age and Live Longer, Better”.
RESOURCES MENTIONED * Book: Younger You * Website for Program: Youngeryouprogram.com * Practice/Podcast Website: Drkarafitzgerald.com * App: 3YY – find it on apple store * IG: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/?hl=en
- Michele’s Book: Design a Life You Love
- Michele on Instagram
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Deepa worked in Corporate America for 21 years and left to co-found nFormation with Rha Goddess, which provides a brave, safe, and new space for professionals who are women of color. She is the author of “The First, The Few, The Only: How Women of Color can Redefine Power in Corporate America” which we discuss in this interview.
Tune in to hear now and access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/177
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WE DISCUSS:
1️⃣ Why Deepa left a Big 4 Accounting Firm after 21 years to Launch nFormation.
2️⃣ The work she is doing with nFormation with Rha Goddess and the research they are doing with Billie Jean King and how that lead to their Ted Talk with over a million views.
3️⃣ Sorting through identity and challenges as a Woman of Color.
4️⃣ How 2 out of the 3 women of color she interviewed for the book are dealing with navigating health challenges and why.
5️⃣ The self-editing women of color do to conform in patriarchal corporate environments.
6️⃣ The delusions people in corporate are operating under.
7️⃣ Owning your power as a woman of color and defining that for yourself.
8️⃣ The micro-aggressions women of color experience in the corporate world.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Deepa Purushothaman is a co-founder of nFormation, a company for women of color by women of color. nFormation provides brave, safe, new space for professional women of color. Deepa is also a Women and Public Policy Program Leader in Practice at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Prior to this, Deepa spent more than twenty years at Deloitte and was the first Indian American woman and one of the youngest people to make partner in the company’s history. Deepa was also the US Managing Partner of WIN (Women’s Initiative), Deloitte’s renowned program to recruit, retain, and advance women.
Deepa has degrees from Wellesley College, Harvard Kennedy School, and the London School of Economics. She speaks extensively on women and leadership. She has been featured at national conferences and in publications including Bloomberg BusinessWeek, The Huffington Post, and Harvard Business Review. She is also an Aspen Fellow.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Deepa’s Book – The First, the Few, the Only
- Deepa’s Ted Talk with Rha Goddess
- Deepa’s website
- Michele’s Book: Design a Life You Love
- Michele on Instagram
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Dr. Monica Gandhi, Infectious Disease Expert, is back on the podcast to offer us some insights on the pandemic. She covers so much in this 30-minute interview to clear up confusion and to offer the latest data. We get into everything from why certain concepts like natural immunity and endemic vs zero covid were considered controversial when she was on the show back in August and what the current thinking is today. She gives us the latest update on the current variant and masking, as well as what breakthrough covid really means. She also shares her thoughts on how we can get back to normal and why even saying that is upsetting to so many people (at least on Twitter where Dr. Gandhi regularly posts). There are a couple of articles available on the show notes page that she references. Tune in now and access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/176
WHAT WE DISCUSS: 1. The efficacy of the vaccines against the latest variant. 2. Whether breakthrough infections is what it should be called when someone fully vaccinated gets the virus. 3. The latest update on masks, which ones are most reliable, and how they can be used for protection. 4. What endemic means and why countries are moving away from zero-covid strategies. 5. Why natural immunity should be considered like it is in Europe and why Dr. Gandhi still recommends creating hybrid immunity with one dose if you’ve had it. 6. Where we are headed and is it possible to get back to normal? She explains why it’s important to have rational management moving forward.
Please note that this interview was recorded on March 23, 2022 and the data changes frequently.
*This interview is not to be considered medical advice. This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor or trusted healthcare providers. Please consult your doctor for anything dealing with your health and well-being.
About Our Guest:
Monica Gandhi MD, MPH is an Infectious Diseases doctor, Professor of Medicine and Associate Chief in the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She is also the Director of the UCSF Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) and the Medical Director of the HIV Clinic (“Ward 86”) at San Francisco General Hospital. Her research focuses on HIV and women and adherence measurement in HIV treatment and prevention and most recently, on how to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Accountability isn't about the use of force, it's about freedom." - Brian Moran
Brian Moran the New York Times bestselling author of “The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months” is back on the show to discuss his latest book, "Uncommon Accountability: A Radical New Approach to Greater Success and Fulfillment". Why is accountability important? It is a mindset shift that means you are taking ownership of your life. It isn't about blame. It is about taking an honest look at what is working and what isn't so you can make choices that align with the future you want to create.
This interview will leave you thinking differently about accountability and how you can improve your career, income, relationships, health and/or leadership.
Tune in now and you can access the show notes with resources at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/175
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
1️⃣ What is accountability as defined by Brian and his colleague and why this shift in thinking is important?
2️⃣ "Show me your daily actions and I can predict your future. If you want to know what your health, relationships, career and income will look like in three years from now, look to your daily actions." The significance of accountability in all areas of our life.
3️⃣ The role victim mindset plays in holding us back and how changing our viewpoint to one of accountability empowers us.
4️⃣ How to begin to adopt an accountable mindset.
5️⃣ Why business leaders/organizations need to hold their employees capable instead of accountable to get the best out of them and to have the person feel a part of the company.
6️⃣ The power and importance of personal choice in every interaction, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- Book: "Uncommon Accountability: A Radical New Approach to Greater Success and Fulfillment"
- Website: https://uncommonaccountability.com/
- The first interview I did with Brian on his book "The 12 Week Year".
- The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months – Brian’s NYTimes best-selling book
- https://12weekyear.com/ – Brian’s website and more resources
- Michele on Instagram
ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST:
Brian Moran, President and Founder of The 12 Week Year, has thirty plus years of expertise as a corporate executive, entrepreneur, consultant and coach. He is the New York Times best-selling author of "The 12 Week Year"
Brian is a recognized expert in the field of leadership and execution. His realization that most people don’t lack ideas, but struggle with effective implementation led him to the development of ‘The 12 Week Year’.
His client list includes industry leaders like Allstate, Aon, Becton Dickinson, Dunkin’ Brands, Keller Williams, Mass Mutual, Medtronic, Merrill Lynch, Meritage Homes, Nationwide, New York Life, Papa Johns Pizza, Prudential State Farm and Taylor Made just to name a few.
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How do you live a creative life – one that allows you to dream and live big? That is what you’ll hear about with guest, Rochelle Seltzer, the author of “Live Big: A Manifesto for a Creative Life”. What is living big? According to Rochelle’s definition, it is when “You live boldly. You live with love as the driver. You become aligned with your true purpose. You live without fear and with a sure compass.”
Tune in to hear more about how you too can live big and access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/174
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WHAT WE DISCUSS:
1️⃣ How do you make career life transitions or any transition especially later in life?
2️⃣ How everyone is creative and how tapping into your creativity opens up to our hearts and intuition.
3️⃣ The importance of listening to your intuition and how to work with it.
4️⃣ Specific prompts to help you tap into what you really want out of life.
5️⃣ How to move through fear if it is holding you back.
6️⃣ The importance of speaking your truth, and more.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Rochelle Seltzer is a Creative Core Coach and the author of the highly acclaimed book, Live Big: A Manifesto for a Creative Life. Her mission is to unleash the untapped creative capacity inside people everywhere, so they bring all of their greatness into the world. She supports accomplished women to move past what keeps them blocked, stuck and small, to create bold visions for their lives and careers, and truly live big.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- https://www.rochelleseltzer.com/
- https://thelivebigbook.com
- https://www.instagram.com/seltzerrochelle/
- Michele’s Book: Design a Life You Love
- Michele on Instagram
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How are laws being implemented at the federal level and state levels, and even county levels? How do they impact you or your business? Why is it that one town has a vaccine mandate and the next town just ten minutes away has no vaccine requirements to dine or enter a store? Why do some kids need to wear masks at school and not in other schools even within the same state? What was the federal vaccine mandate case about that went in front of the United States Supreme Court, what was the ruling, and how does that effect US citizens? These are many of the areas we discuss in the episode to alleviate confusion regarding the differences in policies across the United States.
*This interview was recorded on February 17, 2022 and released on March 9, 2022. You should note that what we discussed was based on what was happening at that time of recording. The data and policies are changing frequently, yet understanding how and why different laws are passed nationally, at the state and county levels is important.
This is not intended to be advice legal advice. This is a podcast which is for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Tune in now and access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/173
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
1️⃣ How are laws being implemented at the federal level and state levels, and even county levels? How do they impact you or your business?
2️⃣ How do they impact you or your business?
3️⃣ Why is it that one town has a vaccine mandate and the next town just ten minutes away has no vaccine requirements to dine or enter a store?
4️⃣ Why do some kids need to wear masks at school and not in other schools even within the same state?
5️⃣ What was the federal vaccine mandate case about that went in from of the United States Supreme Court, what was the ruling, and how does that effect US citizens?
6️⃣ Why should you follow the rules when dealing with TSA, pilots, flight attendants, and other officials when flying.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Kelly DuFord Williams founded her first law firm at 30, after six and a half years of litigating for the States of CA, NV and big law firms. In January 2020, she re-branded her first firm and added tax and HR serves now- Slate Law Group. What started in her living room, Slate Law has offices in downtown San Diego, Colorado, and in Chicago.
Now, at the firm she’s built from the ground up, Kelly gets to empower women and businesses to feel protected and grow the business of their dreams every day. Born and raised in Ireland, Kelly was surrounded by amazing women limited by the marriage bar, which restricted married women from certain jobs and opportunities. This always stuck with Kelly and fueled her pursuit of helping women, moms, and entrepreneurs and discrimination in particular.
She most recently won “San Diego Magazine’s women of the year, Rising Star 2021” and has been on the forty under forty list two years in a row in all major San Diego Publications. She was also just named of San Diego 500 most influential people by San Diego Business journal, one of the youngest people on the list.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Kelly’s Website – http://slatelawgroup.com
- Kelly’s Law firm on IG – slatelawgroup
- Michele on Instagram
How do you become a referable brand? This is what you’ll learn from Michael Roderick who works with thought leaders on establishing their brand recognition. Michael wants people to be talking about you when you are not in the room (in a good way)!
All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/171
While on the show notes page, we’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time).
WHAT WE DISCUSS: 1️⃣ How to create meaningful connections and set up memorable events.
2️⃣ The value of prompts for online or in person events – creating a level of comfort for the guests.
3️⃣ Why it is important to be able to articulate how you solve a problem, alleviate pain, and decrease fiction.
4️⃣ How to be influential by making other people look good.
5️⃣ The systems he uses. Michael walks us through them to make it easy to become a memorable brand.
6️⃣ Michael’s “AIM” system:
Accessibility How well does somebody outside of your brand understand your idea?
Influence – Will other share your idea?
Memory – How easy is it for others to be able to retell your story?
RESOURCES MENTIONED Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
Website: http://www.smallpondenterprises.com
Referability Quiz: myreferabilityrater.com
ABOUT THE GUEST Michael Roderick is the CEO of Small Pond Enterprises which helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders by making their brands referable, their messaging memorable, and their ideas unforgettable. He is also the host of the podcast Access to Anyone which shows how you can get to know anyone you want in business and in life using time-tested relationship-building principles. Michael’s unique methodology comes from his own experience of going from being a High school English teacher to a Broadway Producer in under two years.
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How do you create your signature style? Learn how in this fun conversation with Master Style Coach, Mary Michele Nidiffer. All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/170
While on the show notes page, we’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time).
WHAT WE DISCUSS: 1️⃣ Why style is not a one and done.
2️⃣ It starts with self discovery. Ask yourself “How do you want to show up?”
3️⃣ How identifying 1-2 style icons is a fun and helpful way to get clear on your style.
4️⃣ Pick three words to describe how you want to feel. For example, powerful, elegant, and beautiful.
5️⃣ How to shop your closet.
6️⃣ The importance of paying attention to how you feel in your clothes.
7️⃣ Look for clues about your style by wearing something unexpected and see how it feels.
RESOURCES MENTIONED Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
Instagram: @stylebymarymichele and @shopstylefinder
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stylebymarymichele?
stylefinderboutique.com
ABOUT THE GUEST Mary Michele Nidiffer is on a mission to help women discover how beautiful they really are. As a Master Style Coach, Founder of StyleFinder Boutique and the StyleFinder School of Style, Creator of the StyleFinder ID® System, and Host of the Podcast, Style by Mary Michele, she wants to empower women through personal style.Mary Michele knows how challenging it can be to have low self-esteem and zero self-confidence. Struggling as a pre-teen and into adulthood with these issues, she sought to make herself over from the inside out. She discovered how style can be an amazing tool for personal growth.Mary Michele is a national speaker, freelance writer, wine enthusiast and foodie who lives with her husband and StyleFinder co-Founder, Jim, in Raleigh, NC.
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What are the daily habits that help to optimize your health? How important is sleep? Should you do intermittent fasting and if so, what is the safest way for women to do it? These are just some of the questions I ask Julia Hayes, board certified holistic health coach and integrative health practitioner.
If you want to learn how to easily implement healthy habits for optimal health, this episode is for you! All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/169
While on the show notes page, we’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time).
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
1️⃣ How to create a foundation for optimal health by incorporating key daily habits.
2️⃣ Why it is better to add in more good foods to your diet instead of focus on restriction.
3️⃣ The importance of protein with every meal.
4️⃣ How women can incorporate daily intermittent fasting safely.
5️⃣ How to create a healthy plate of food for both adults and children.
6️⃣ The importance of sleep and what to do to set yourself up for a good night's sleep.
7️⃣ Sleep tracker tool we both use, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
My interview with Julia Hayes on her podcast talking about using your intuition and the value of self-care
Julia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/juliahayeswellness/?hl=en
The IG Live I did with Julia on boosting immunity while getting glowing skin. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CT2nBW_o4mr/?utm_medium=copy_link
Website: https://equi.life/ - for morning smoothie with vitamins. I am not an affiliate.
The Oura Ring - I am not an affiliate.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Julia Hayes is a board certified holistic health coach and integrative health practitioner. She has been working in the health and fitness space for close to 15 years. She has a passion for educating clients on the way their bodies may be deficient or toxic and how addressing these imbalances leads to a more empowered and fulfilling life.
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What does it take to find work that is truly satisfying? How do you figure out what steps to take to get clarity on what a meaningful career would like for you? How do you unhook from all the well meaning advice about what you should do with your life and instead listen to your gut? These are just a few of the areas I ask Tammy Gooler Loeb, career coach, and author of “Work From The Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You.” If you are looking to make a career transition or find more meaning in your work, you’ll love this conversation.
All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/168
While on the show notes page, we’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time).
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
1️⃣ How well intentioned people in your lives can encourage you to go in a particular direction and why it is okay to follow the work that is most meaningful to you.
2️⃣ Why it is important to listen and trust our intuition.
3️⃣ Specific exercises you can do to get on track if you aren’t sure what you want to do.
4️⃣ How to manage fear so it doesn’t keep you stuck.
5️⃣ How do you know if you are on the right path.
6️⃣ The importance of patience when switching careers or finding meaningful work.
7️⃣ Passion vs Purpose and which is actually important and useful.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
Book: Work From The Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You
Website: https://www.tammygoolerloeb.com
IG: @tammygoolerloeb
ABOUT THE GUEST
Tammy Gooler Loeb, is the author of the recently released book, “Work From The Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You”. She is a career and executive coach who helps people pursue meaningful and fulfilling work. In addition to coaching individuals, Tammy consults and speaks on career satisfaction, leadership development, effective workplace communication, and networking strategies. Tammy has enjoyed working with clients and companies across a wide range of industries and sectors for over two decades.Tammy also hosts a weekly podcast, Work from the Inside Out, where she showcases the inspiring stories of people who made a variety of professional transitions to more satisfying and fulfilling work over the course of their careers. Tammy’s expertise has been featured in Harvard Business Review Ascend, Forbes, Fast Company, and The Boston Globe.
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If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele
Did you know that what you eat can impact your mental health? Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard psychiatrist, who has studied nutrition and is a trained professional chef. She helps us understand the gut-brain connection and how what we eat can have a direct impact on our mental well-being. In her book she teaches us how our diet can fight depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD and more and we get into her research in this interview.
All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found https://thegoodlifecoach.com/167
While on the show notes page, we’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time).
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
1️⃣ How she is a pioneer in nutritional psychiatry. She also defines what that means for those who are unfamiliar with the term.
2️⃣ How she realized nutrition was an important part of mental and decided to incorporate it into her practice.
3️⃣ Why mental health is a pandemic about and just how important what you eat is to your mental and physical health.
4️⃣ The gut-brain relationship and how they are interconnected.
5️⃣ Why foods that cause inflammation impacts your metabolic health.
6️⃣ The role of the microbiome on health.
7️⃣ Specific foods that make anxiety worse and others that help relieve it.
8️⃣ What Dr. Naidoo eats in a day to maintain a healthy gut-brain relationship.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
Book: This is Your Brain on Food
Website: https://umanaidoomd.com/
IG: Dr Uma Naidoo on IG
ABOUT THE GUEST
Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry.
Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School.
She was considered Harvard’s Mood-Food expert and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.
Dr. Naidoo is also the national best selling author of This Is Your Brain On Food.
In her book, she shows the cutting-edge science explaining the ways in which food contributes to our mental health and how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues, from ADHD to anxiety, depression, OCD, and others.
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Would you like to learn a simple 5 step process for getting organized around dressing well so you look and feel your best? If so, tune into this informative interview with Mary Lou Andre, who is a nationally recognized stylist, corporate image consultant, speaker and author. For over 25 years Mary Lou has been empowering people with the knowledge and systems they need to dress as the best version of themselves. She walks us through her process so we can easily learn how to do this for ourselves. If you love learning about fashion and style, or your sense of style has changed, or you just want to understand an easy way to get organized around looking your best, this interview is for you.
All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/166
While on the show notes page, we’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time).
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
1️⃣ How to retrain your eye to understand the principles of dress
2️⃣ How dressing well helps boost your confidence.
3️⃣ An organized process to getting dressed. How to declutter and streamline your closet.
4️⃣ How to try things on to determine the best fit for your body.
5️⃣ Assessing your current wardrobe and identify your budget and style.
6️⃣ Assembling your team – including the stores/designers where you’ll shop, who will do your alternations and jewelry repair. A stylist. The people that will help you feel and look your best.
7️⃣ The must have items every woman should have in her closet.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Michele on Instagram
Michele’s Book
Website: dressingwell.com
IG: @dressingwellboston
FB: dressingwell
Mary Lou’s book
ABOUT THE GUEST
Mary Lou Andre is a nationally recognized stylist, corporate image consultant, speaker and author. She is founder and president of Organization By Design, Inc., a Needham, Massachusetts-based wardrobe management, fashion and image consulting firm that helps individuals and organizations understand the power of being appropriately dressed in a variety of situations. Mary Lou is recognized by the media as a professional image, wardrobe organization, personal style and retail expert and has given in-depth interviews about a variety of these topics on ABC World News Now, CBS The Early Show, and MSN’s Money Central. Her fashion and professional image insights are regularly featured in national publications such as In Style, Real Simple, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Marie Claire, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, Esquire, Executive Female, Family Circle, Sales & Marketing Magazine, Woman’s Day, Working Mother and The Washington Post. She is the author of Ready to Wear: An Expert’s Guide to Choosing and Using Your Wardrobe
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What do astronauts, Olympic champions and Nobel laureates do differently that allows them to achieve at such a high level? That's what we cover in this interview with Dr. Ruth Gotian, the author of "The Success Factor." Ruth says being a high achiever is accessible to anyone who cultivates the skills and dedicates the time. She walks us through the four attributes that peak performers share and walks us through many actionable tips you can apply to your life.
All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/165
While on the show notes page, we’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time).
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
1️⃣ Ruth’s definition of a high achiever and how everyone is capable of becoming a high achiever.
2️⃣ Whether being successful is based on nature or nurture.
3️⃣ The four attributes of high achievers.
4️⃣ Creative ways to find a mentor and the value of having a team of mentors of all ages.
5️⃣ The importance of being a life long learner.
6️⃣ Why we need to stop binging Netflix and dedicate our time to our natural talents and live up to our potential... and much more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
www.ruthgotian.com/book
Ruth's book "The Success Factor"
www.twitter.com/ruthgotian
www.instagram.com/ruthgotian
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgotian/
Michele on Instagram
About the Author
Dr. Ruth Gotian is the Chief Learning Officer and Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology and former Assistant Dean of Mentoring and Executive Director of the Mentoring Academy at Weill Cornell Medicine. She has been hailed by the journal Nature and Columbia University as an expert in mentorship and leadership development. In 2021, she was selected as one of 30 people worldwide to be named to the Thinkers50 Radar List, dubbed the Oscars of management thinking. Recently, she won the Thinkers50 Distinguished Achievement - Radar Award given to a “thinker with the potential to change the world of theory and practice” and cemented her place as the #1 emerging management thinker in the world. She is also a semi-finalist for the Forbes 50 Over 50 list. In addition to publishing in academic journals, she is a contributor to Forbes and Psychology Today where she writes about ‘optimizing success’. Her research is about the mindset and skill set of peak performers, including Nobel Prize winners, astronauts and Olympic champions. She is the author of The Success Factor.
Joya Dass was one of the first South Asian females to be seen on mainstream television in the US. She's been a business anchor for major networks for the last 15 years, delivering live hourly reports from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange for Bloomberg, CNN, ABC, CBS, and NY1 News. She has a natural talent for creating unique experiences for women to come together and connect in meaningful ways which is what we explore on the show today. She will share how to do this to form great networking opportunities, foster meaningful connections, develop friendships, and help your career advancement.
Joya is currently focused on cultivating Women Leaders through her Women’s Leadership Academy. All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/164/
While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
1️⃣ The importance of hard work and perseverance.
2️⃣ Why you have to show up for yourself and your dreams.
3️⃣ How to network in a way that creates meaningful connections.
4️⃣ Why you need to add value to someone first before asking others for anything.
5️⃣ How to curate a unique event to create culture and bond people in a meaningful way.
6️⃣ The value of why shared experiences bring people together, and much more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
@joyadass on all social
joyadass.com - with information about Joya's Mastermind for Women
Podcast interview with Joya where she shares about the power of persistence
Joya's Tedx Talk - "Re-Thinking Failure"
Michele on Instagram
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Most of us have experienced a brief power outage at some point but what if the power in your home went out for days, would you be prepared?
What about a lockdown and going to the market with empty shelves and no access to things like toilet paper? We’ve experienced this with the pandemic but are you prepared in case something like that happens again without warning?
What about wild fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, or some other natural disaster or emergency situation? If you needed to flee your home, would you be ready to leave safely and with the items you need to survive until the situation is better? Do you know what to have on hand at home or in order to flee? These are some of the questions that get covered in today’s interview.
In my opinion, this episode is important for everyone and definitely worth your time. Joining us is Kathy Vines, Certified Professional Organizer, who has combined her organizational expertise with emergency preparation tips. She walks us through her 3-part emergency preparedness framework. You will learn so much useful information from this episode! Show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/163.
WE DISCUSS:
Emergency Prep for:
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At home – shelter in place with limited access to supplies and services.
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Fleeing your home but only for a certain amount of time. For ex. to avoid a hurricane.
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Fleeing your home when it might be permanent because there are wild fires that destroy your home.
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Each of these scenarios and how they require different supplies and preparedness.
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How to approach it without being panicked but being prepared.
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The importance of having a plan for the household.
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Ways to mitigate risks.
Core list of supplies:
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Water
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Food
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Medications
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Toilet paper
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Personal hygiene
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First aid
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Pet food
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Camp stove + matches
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Pot to boil water
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A fuel source
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Camping backpacks – old clothes that you could grab and go with warm clothes
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Durable duffel bag
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Tent
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Make sure your devices are charged. Phone or laptops especially to have communication.
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Flashlights, glow sticks
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Hand crank radio
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Glasses or contacts
What information you need on hand.
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Doctors number
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Know how to turn off the water for your house
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Copies of the insurance for your home
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Being able to grab your most important life documents easily and have copies somewhere safe. Passports, Birth certificates, and cash in smaller bills.
Show Notes & Resources: Interviews with Michele:
–Episode #9 with me and Kathy on Home Organizing
–Episode #62- Kathy giving us organization tips to begin a New Year
Kathy’s Resource Blog Post she referenced
Website: clevergirlorganizing.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathyvinessays/Michele on Instagram
Book: Clever Girl’s Guide to Living with Less: Break Free from Your Stuff, Even When Your Head and Heart Get in the Way by Kathy Vines
KATHY VINES BIO:
Kathy Vines is a Certified Professional Organizer, Productivity Specialist, and the owner of Clever Girl Organizing. Kathy launched Clever Girl in early 2013 after a 20-year career in Human Resources. She works with people across the country through Virtual Organizing and in her annual Clever Girl Organizing Challenge, helping to untangle their relationship to stuff and create the systems to conquer the chaos around them.
She is the author of the book, “Clever Girls’ Guide to Living with Less: Break Free from Your Stuff, Even When Your Head and Heart Get in the Way”. Kathy’s ideas have been featured in the Boston Globe, Washington Post, Better Homes and Gardens and Real Simple magazines. She appeared in a national segment on “Inside Edition”, and that video has been viewed over 2.5 million times on YouTube, though admittedly, she can’t imagine how why 2.5 million people need to see her help a family organizer their refrigerator.
This episode was sponsored by Design a Life You Love, A Woman’s Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life. My book includes 52 inspirations, one for every week of the year, each with practical tips to guide you to self-love and success on your own terms. It’s a short book that you can read in about an hour, but includes life lessons that will last a lifetime.
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Dr. Sara Gottfried, New York Times best-selling author of numerous books geared to empower women with the information they need to live healthier lives joins us to shed light on the relationship between our hormones and food. We discuss her most recent book, Women, Food, and Hormones: A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself Again. If you want to understand your hormones and how to be healthy, strong, and to create balance in your life – you are going to love this conversation!
All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/162.
While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
1️⃣ What is precision medicine and why it is way she practices medicine.
2️⃣ How healthcare should focus more on personalization and bio-individuality, rather than focus on the population, which is the medicine of the average.
3️⃣ Why women need to demand better care and ask doctors to look at root cause.
4️⃣ Why we need to eat in a way that regulates our hormones, from insulin to estrogen.
5️⃣ How anxiety and depression can be impacted by hormones being out of balance.
6️⃣ Why classic keto doesn’t work for many women.
7️⃣ The Gottfried Protocol and how to approach eating for metabolic health.
8️⃣ The important role testosterone plays in women’s health.
9️⃣ Dr. Gottfried’s daily morning routine and one thing not to do to begin your day, and much more!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: Dr. Gottfried’s website with more resources
Book: Women, Food, and Hormones – Book
Instagram: Dr. Gottfried
Integrative Practice: Dr. Gottfried
Michele on Instagram
MORE ABOUT DR SARA GOTTFRIED:
Sara Gottfried, MD is a board-certified physician, researcher, educator, and NYT bestselling author. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and completed residency at the University of California at San Francisco. Over the past 25 years, Dr. Gottfried has seen more than 25,000 patients and specializes in identifying the underlying cause of her patients’ conditions to achieve true and lasting health transformations, not just symptom management.Dr. Gottfried is a global keynote speaker who practices evidence-based integrative, functional, and precision medicine. She is Clinical Assistant Professor in Dept. of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, and Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health.Her three New York Times bestselling books include: The Hormone Cure, The Hormone Reset Diet, and Younger. Her new book just came out in September 2021, called Women, Food, and Hormones. Learn more at SaraGottfriedMD.com
The iconic Debbie Millman is on the show. I have been an admirer of her work for years. For 20 years, Debbie was the President of Sterling Brands, one of the world’s leading branding consultancies. Under her leadership, Sterling grew to 150 employees in five offices. While there, she worked on the logo and brand identity for Burger King, Hershey’s, Haagen Dazs, Tropicana, Star Wars, Gillette, and the No More movement. Debbie is currently working with Law & Order SVUactor and activist Mariska Hargitay’s Joyful Heart Foundation to eradicate sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and the rape-kit backlog. In 2009 Debbie co-founded the world’s first graduate program in branding at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Today we discuss branding as well as how to design our lives intentionally. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/161.
WE DISCUSS: 1. The difference between design vs. branding 2. “Branding is about manufacturing meaning through symbols and objects, and design is the expression of that meaning.” 3. What it takes to create a new brand or rebrand. You have to ask one crucial question when working on a brand: “Why does the world need this?” 4. Her work for the Joyful Heart Foundation and how she got involved as the Chairman of the Board. 5. Why she believes a person shouldn’t aspire to be a brand. 6. What drives her to impact others. 7. Her 5 Year Life Plan that she took with Milton Glaser that transformed her life. Big dreams all manifested within 13 years, within ten years, 80%-90% of it was achieved. 8. The importance of declaring your wants. Declaration of intention. 9. Debbie teaches her students the 10 Year Life Plan at the School of Visuals Arts. 10. How at the age of eight she created a picture that turned into her adult reality – like a vision board. 11. Her advice on how to live a creative life. 12. Her thoughts on advertising during COVID, and much more!
DEBBIE’S 3 BEST TIPS FOR DESIGNING A GOOD LIFE: 1. “Continually think if not now, when?” 2. “If you want a remarkable life, you have to commit to doing it.” Don’t edit your dreams before you try. We often determine what’s impossible before you determine if it’s possible. “Try before you decide you can’t. You get over failure and rejection, but you don’t ever really get over regret.” 3. “Don’t give up on love.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED * Debbiemillman.com – website * Debbie on IG * @debbiemillman on Twitter * Brand Thinking and Other Noble Pursuits by Debbie Millman * Brand Bible: The Complete Guide to Building, Designing, and Sustaining Brands by Debbie Millman * Debbie talked about writing out an ideal day 10 years from now. Dream big and write down everything you want to have happen and review the entry once a year. This is the website she referenced with detailed notes. https://yourtenyearplan.com/ * Michele on Instagram
“If the average person just more consistently did what they already know they’d be healthier, happier, and be making more money.” – Brian Moran
Brian Moran the New York Times bestselling author of “The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months” is going to share how to get more done in less time. He will take us into this execution system he developed while also sharing easy to implement time management strategies. He also connects the dots back to why it is important to create our life vision so we can structure our time and goals around that vision. You will learn tactical steps that you can use today to move closer to the life you desire. Loved this conversation so much!
Tune in now and you can access the show notes with resources at thegoodlifecoach.com/160.
Join my weekly Newsletter to get more tips and inspiration to design a life you love and you'll get a free copy of my book by the same name! There are 52 inspirations - one for every week of the year!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 1. Why the 12 week year is an execution system and how that helps you get more done in less time.
2. Why it’s not enough to know. "You have to execute. Knowledge is only powerful if you act on it."
3. Get out of the annual environment. With this program, you are going to stop after 12 weeks and that is your year. Measure your success or failure and measure the progress and then go again. It’s a fluid process. You can use this professionally or personally. You can do anything for 12 weeks and then decide is that somethingI want to do again.
4. Your vision is you’re why. Your goals NEED to align with the vision.
5. At the goal level, know the difference between goals and tactics and outcomes and actions. The actions we have control over. Goals are outcomes.
6. Make sure at the goal level that is measurable – it’s an outcome.
7. Determine what are the most important actions. Most plans are conceptual not tactical. You need to spell out the specific actions and focus on “less is more”.
8. Stay connected to your vision by putting the longer term vision in front of you – laminate a card you can look at every day. Create visual reminders.
9. The difference between a habit and routine is key. Ex, going to the gym is a routine not a habit and routines are what drive success. How you begin and end your day needs a routine. The key is to start off positive. End your day with gratitude.
10. How to manage time. Time blocking – 3 core blocks:
A. Strategic Block -3 hours blocked during the week. No interruptions – working on the business not in the business. THIS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
B. Buffer Blocks – these are designed to deal with the emails/low level stuff. Ex, I return calls between 4-5pm. Don’t check your emails when they come in. Block time in to address it.
C. Break out blocks – schedule time away from work to do something just for you to recharge.
The Four Disciplines of the 12 Week Year
- Vision – You have to know what you want.
- Planning – You have to ask – “What matters most?”
- Execution – Then ask, “Am I doing it?”
- Measurement – “Is it producing?”
RESOURCES MENTIONED * The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months – Brian’s NYTimes best-selling book * https://12weekyear.com/ – Brian’s website and more resources * Michele on Instagram
ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST: Brian Moran, President and Founder of The 12 Week Year, has thirty plus years of expertise as a corporate executive, entrepreneur, consultant and coach.
Brian is a recognized expert in the field of leadership and execution. His realization that most people don’t lack ideas, but struggle with effective implementation led him to the development of ‘The 12 Week Year’.
His client list includes industry leaders like Allstate, Aon, Becton Dickinson, Dunkin’ Brands, Keller Williams, Mass Mutual, Medtronic, Merrill Lynch, Meritage Homes, Nationwide, New York Life, Papa Johns Pizza, Prudential State Farm and Taylor Made just to name a few.
Brian resides in Michigan with his wife Judy and two daughters.
Would you like to invite in more abundance? Do you believe you can shift your energy in order to manifest money? Do you struggle with self-worth and feel that is your block to gaining wealth? These are just some of the areas we cover today with Polly Alexandre, money coach and intuitive healer, who overcame decades of self-limiting beliefs about money to become a multi-six figure entrepreneur who shares her powerful insights internationally. Soulful conversation with many tactical tips in this episode. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/159
Navigating the challenges of life requires support. Two years of living through this pandemic created another level of needing meaningful connection. Deborah Heiser, is on the show to discuss how to cultivate a true support system of women to champion you in your business and personal life. Deborah is an Applied Developmental Psychologist and this is a must listen for all women. Be sure to share it with a friend. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/158. Sign up for weekly inspiration while on my website. Look forward to connecting!
Using proper etiquette is very important in relating to others but something we aren't always sure how to navigate. Jacqueline Whitmore, International Etiquette expert is going to help us with etiquette tips for traveling during the holidays and how to handle difficult conversations during this polarized time where even family and friends aren't on the same page. She also explains how to greet people when heading back to work events or at the office and even how to raise kind children.
If you want to bring kindness and your best self to these situations, you'll want to tune into to this conversation. I particularly appreciated Jacqueline's definition of etiquette as it goes way beyond which fork to use.
Tune in now. The show notes and freebie mentioned are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/157
Are your closets cluttered? Do you have plenty of clothes but nothing to wear that you are excited to put on? Would you like help getting organized so you can get ready easily and feel more in control of what you are putting on? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or you simply enjoy learning more organizing techniques, then you will love this interview with Geralin Thomas.
Geralin is a naturally gifted professional organizer. For 19 years, she's helped people around the world get organized and become more productive so they can pursue their passions. You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated television show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America's most cluttered homes. She is the author of Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets, and is a wealth of information. The show notes and links mentioned are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/156
If you want to live a more meaningful life, then you’ll want to tune in to learn from Terri Trespicio. She teaches us how to get unstuck and reframe the idea of following our passion to unfollowing our passion! Why? Terri believes that we don't follow our passion, rather it follows us. We dive into her soon to be released book, Unfollow Your Passion, How to Create a Life that Matters to You.
Terri is an award-winning writer, speaker, and brand advisor. Her TEDx talk, "Stop Searching for Your Passion" has surpassed more than 7 million views and she was named by Hubspot as one of the “Top 18 female speakers who are killing it” (she came in at #2—Oprah was #8), and one of the world’s leading creatives by Creative Boom magazine. The show notes are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/155
Mark Metry lived most of his life with social anxiety and not only overcame it, but has learned how to thrive. He hit such a low that he considered taking his life until he realized that all of his pain may actually be a gift that he can help others overcome. With over 15 million people suffering from social anxiety, Mark shares what he has learned about how to own your voice and be your authentic self. Mark hosts the Social Anxiety Society podcast and is the author of Screw Being Shy: Learn How to Manage Social Anxiety and Be Yourself in Front of Anyone! If you or someone you know suffers from social anxiety, this interview is for you.
All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/154
Dr. Sara Gottfried, New York Times best-selling author of numerous books geared to empower women with the information they need to live healthier lives joins us to shed light on the relationship between our hormones and food. We discuss her most recent book, Women, Food, and Hormones: A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself Again. If you want to understand your hormones and how to be healthy, strong, and to create balance in your life – you are going to love this conversation!
All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/153.
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Twenty years since 9/11, Kushal Choksi a survivor of that horrific event believes that everyone has or will have their own 9/11 experience which inevitably forces one to ask bigger life questions. For Kushal, one major shift was when he challenged his belief that life is about moving up the corporate ladder.
In this thoughtful and inspiring interview, Kushal shares his memory of living through 9/11 in NYC and how it took him on a quest that turned inward and forever changed his life. If you want to learn the benefits of a spiritual path - even if you are reluctant - you will learn something from this conversation that could perhaps change your life.
All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/152 While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love
Deeannah Seymour, the Founder of pH-D® Feminine Health is back on the show to share a female entrepreneur's perspective on how to tap into your inner wisdom to let it guide you towards a life and business you love. Too often women are riddled with self doubt and as Deeannah says in this interview - "How many women are sitting on a million dollar idea that they aren't acting on?" We discuss how your inner voice (both the wise knowing part and the parts that want to hold you back) speak to you and how to amplify and get connected to the wise voice while quieting the doubting mind. If you are feeling stuck and looking to lean into faith, then you'll love this week's interview!
All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/151. While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. When you do, you'll get a FREE copy of my book, Design a Life You Love
Learn to live life fully by embracing meditation and mindfulness, with renowned yogi meditation teacher, Rebecca Pacheco. We discuss key tips from her most recent book, "Still Life" where she shares the benefits of meditation and mindfulness, while also exploring the myths that keep one from beginning a practice. If you've been wanting to learn how to get started or to get back into it, you will love this interview!
All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/150. While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love
Learn about the healing power of Breathwork, with breath expert, Jay Bradley. Jay teaches a 3 part breath that benefits the body, mind & spirit. We dive into chakras. self-love, forgiveness, and personal expansion. We also discuss blockages due to stress, trauma and the impacts of shame that affect our physical body and health which gets in the way of us living the life that we really desire.
Jay is the author of LIVE LOOK FEEL, the 12-Week Guide to Live Longer, Look Younger & Feel Better and the creator of ChakraBalms® which balance the 7 main chakras. Fun and interesting conversation that you will learn from and enjoy!
All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/149. While on the show notes page, be sure to access the free resource Jay provides or check out his $100 offer on a private healing breath session. Also I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
"It’s so easy to be pushed into short-term thinking and short-term solutions. But to make
progress on our most meaningful priorities, and create the career we truly want for
ourselves, it’s necessary to fight back and carve out space for long-term thinking." - Dorie Clark
Leading coach and multi-published author Dorie Clark is on today to discuss her most recent book, The Long Game: How to be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World. There are so many key strategies in this book that you'll want to revisit to maximize your time and live intentionally. Dorie shares some stories from her life as an example of what's is possible when you apply long term thinking strategies. You will be inspired and motivated after listening to this interview!
All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/148. While on the show notes page, be sure to access the free resource Dorie provides. Also I'd love for you to join our community. You'll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. For a short time, you'll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
We have become so divided here in the US. What if each day we thought about how we could be kind to one another? How would that make you feel? How would it impact others? Perhaps it could get us reconnected to the humanity that exists? To remind us we are one. This is a 10 minute solo-cast reminding you of the importance of kindness and challenging all of us to practice random acts of kindness and then share them with me so I can share the goodness with this community. We can unite and love can lead the way! Tune in now at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/147
“Surround yourself with believers.” – Stacy Madison
Stacy Madison is the Founder of Stacy’s Pita Chips. She started her business with a food cart selling sandwiches and that grew into her internationally known brand of chips. Her company sold for $250 million dollars. Stacy attributes being BOLD to her success and has launched her most recent venture, BeBOLD bars – a healthy energy bar. Learn from this leading female entrepreneur about how to go for your dreams! We go deep in this interview and unpack lots of wisdom from Stacy including what traits she believes you need in order to create success. Lots of fun in this conversation – it will feel like hanging with friends while learning about business and life! All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/122. While on the site, join our community to receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love.
“If the average person just more consistently did what they already know they’d be healthier, happier, and be making more money.” – Brian Moran
Brian Moran the New York Times bestselling author of “The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months” is going to share how to get more done in less time. He will take us into this execution system he developed while also sharing easy to implement time management strategies. He also connects the dots back to why it is important to create our life vision so we can structure our time and goals around that vision. You will learn tactical steps that you can use today to move closer to the life you desire. Loved this conversation so much! Tune in now and you can access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/129.
Has an underrated way to improve health been right under our noses all along? James Nestor, journalist and New York Times bestselling author of Breath – The New Science of a Lost Art, was shocked when he discovered that the majority of the population breathes inadequately, reportedly exposing them to a higher risk of allergies, sleep problems, and more. His new book considers both ancient practices and ongoing research, while providing tangible solutions that could help improve your life today. Our talk is a blend of eye-opening science, fascinating stories, and specific steps you can take to breathe easier while living a good life. All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/144
*This show is for entertainment purposes only and not intended to be medical advice. Always contact your doctor or trusted healthcare provider regarding your health.
"Not knowing is the fundamental condition of being here.” - Derek Notman
Feeling anxious and overwhelmed and looking to get more grounded? This interview will give you a unique perspective on life and learning to accept what is while embracing more silence. Not an easy thing to do especially in our culture where we strive for more -- more knowledge, understanding, and material objects. We will learn how to let go and surrender and also learn some exercises from Jin Shin Jyutsu to manage worry and an over active mind. Our guest, Derek Notman, philosopher, movement expert, and Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner takes us on an introspective journey that will leave you thinking! Tune in now and access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/143
This is a 12- minute solo-cast inviting you to let go of worry, fear, and the feeling of disconnection from everyone. In this episode I'll guide you with a brief meditation to connect to love and our humanity -- to remind you we are one. This is not my typical show but with anxiety so high, I wanted to offer a way to stay grounded and joyful, even for just a few minutes. If you enjoy it, write to me at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/142 and let me know.
We cover the latest update on the Delta variant; what we can learn from the outbreak in vaccinated people in Provincetown, MA; the best ways to mitigate risk and protect kids too young to be vaccinated; Kids and Pfizer vaccine; what happened to the flu last year; the importance of reopening schools; the latest on masks; and getting to an endemic vs eradicating the virus.
If you want to learn more the Delta variant based on the latest facts without all of the fear, then this interview is for you. Please note that this interview was recorded on August 3, 2021 and the data is changing daily so some of it will not be relevant at a future date.
*This interview is not to be considered medical advice. This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor or trusted healthcare providers. Please consult your doctor for anything dealing with your health and well-being.
About Our Guest:
Monica Gandhi MD, MPH is an Infectious Diseases doctor, Professor of Medicine and Associate Chief in the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She is also the Director of the UCSF Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) and the Medical Director of the HIV Clinic ("Ward 86") at San Francisco General Hospital. Her research focuses on HIV and women and adherence measurement in HIV treatment and prevention and most recently, on how to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic.. Tune in now and access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/141.
What do your clothes say about you? In today’s episode, style expert and author George Brescia shares powerful stories of women who changed their lives by switching up their style. From appearances on NBC’s “Today Show” and other media, including doing regular red carpet commentary and fashion reporting for CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox — to covering the Tony awards — George has over 25 years working with top fashion leaders (Ralph Lauren, Donna Karen, Tommy Hilfiger. He styles A-list celebrities to everyday women looking to improve their appearance and gain confidence. George is an expert in helping women look and feel their best and he shares his best tips with us today! All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/103
Do you want to live your most healthy and vibrant life? Do you wish someone would tell you which foods to eat for optimal health? Would you benefit from understanding how your “body type”, based on ancient wisdom, impacts which foods and exercise is best for you? Do you enjoy learning about healthy living? If any of this resonates, then you will love today’s guest!
Dr. Stephen Cabral is a leading Naturopathic Doctor and Ayurvedic Expert. He is the author of the best-selling book “The Rain Barrel Effect” and in his practice has helped over 250,000 people worldwide with their health and wellness goals. He is a wealth of knowledge and a natural teacher.
This interview is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not medical advice nor is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor or trusted healthcare providers.
What is Bitcoin? If you want to understand cryptocurrency and specifically more about bitcoin, this interview is for you! This is a Bitcoin 101 with investigative journalist and host of the Coin Stories podcast (all about Bitcoin). Natalie has done her research for her podcast and is bringing that knowledge to the Good Life community. This is a really interesting conversation. You can tune in now and access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/140.
Natalie Brunell is a Polish-American television news personality, investigative journalist, podcast host, and educator. She is a senior correspondent and investigative reporter for Spectrum News 1 LA as well as Adjunct Instructor at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
*This is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to be financial advice.
What does it take to design a meaningful life? I believe that is why we are here and yet, it can feel out of reach. Alka Joshi, the New York Times best-selling author of The Henna Artist and her most recent book The Secret Keeper of Jaipur is on to share her journey from successful entrepreneur to full time author. Alka believes that the energy we put out into the world is what we attract back in. She shares how we can live more intentionally and with more joy and success. She also shares her writing practice and much more! This is a beautiful interview that will leave you feeling inspired! Tune in now and access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/139.
Would you like to learn how to cultivate resilience in yourself and in your kids? According to Resilience expert, Dr. Deborah Gilboa -aka "Dr. G" - we have been told to “avoid stress” so much that experiencing stress feels like its own failure. In this interview you'll tactical steps you can take to strengthen your resilience.
Dr. G works with organizations, and businesses to identify the mindset and strategies to transform stress into a tool that builds mental health. Dr. G is a leading media personality seen regularly on TODAY, Good Morning America and is a co-host and the Resilience Expert for The Doctors, and has delivered two TEDx talks. She is also featured frequently in the Washington Post and The New York Times, in Forbes Magazine, Consumer Reports and countless other digital and print outlets. Dr. G is a board certified attending family physician. In addition to being a graduate of University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine (where she is also a professor) and Carnegie Mellon University, she is an alumna of Chicago’s Second City Improv Theater, the heart of which she brings to each conversation. Tune in now and access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/138.
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Have you ever considered taking an improv class? Wonder what you'd learn in a business improv class? Bob Kulhan is an elite improviser and an adjunct professor at both Duke University and Columbia University business schools. He is the Founder & CEO of Business Improv® – a 22-yr-old consultancy linking improvisation to business through behavioral sciences. Bob is the author of "GETTING TO YES AND" and we discuss the benefits of using improv. The skills teach you how to be a better communicator and form stronger connections with others. Tune in now and access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/137.
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Lara Riggio has helped tens of thousands alleviate stress, anxiety, insomnia, muscle and joint pain, fatigue and the limiting emotional patterns and beliefs that can sabotage relationships and career success in her sessions, classes and online videos.
We discuss energy centers, meridians, and chakras and Lara gives us ways to clear our chakras and other exercises to create balance in the body. Lara has been featured in HuffPost, MindBodyGreen and Prevention.
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Jennifer Louden is a personal growth pioneer who helped launch the concept of self-care with her first bestseller, The Woman’s Comfort Book. Since then, she’s written seven additional books on well-being and whole living, including The Woman’ s Retreat Book and The Life Organizer, with close to a million copies of her books in print in nine languages. Jennifer has lead retreats and workshops internationally since 1992, written a national magazine column for a Martha Stewart magazine, and been profiled or quoted in dozens of major magazines; two of Brené Brown’s books, Daring Greatly and Dare to Lead; and appeared on hundreds of TV, radio shows and podcasts—even on Oprah. Her new book, Why Bother, challenges you to choose what you devote yourself to in a more intentional way. Tune in now and you can access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/135.
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Are you currently saving money and amassing wealth or are you living paycheck to paycheck? Whether you are a stay at home, have a career, don't know much about how to manage money, or are great at it but always love learning more -- there is something in this interview for you. Jennifer Barrett is on to discuss her new book, “Think Like a Breadwinner,” a wealth-building manifesto for women. Who doesn't want to build wealth... but the real question is 'are you'? Jennifer tells us why women haven't been accustomed to thinking like a breadwinner, even when they are one. How and why it's so important to shift our mindsets to one of a breadwinner. She also provides tactical tips and relatable stories in this conversation to empower you to secure your financial future and rely on yourself even if you have a spouse. The days of waiting to be rescued are over as you are the heroine of your story. We cover so much in this empowering conversation! Tune in now and you can access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/134
We are hard wired for community and wanting to fit in but how does that impact your unique voice and contribution your desire to make in the world?
If you weren’t worried about being judged what risks would you take? What creative expression would you put out into the world? What would you say or do differently?
Social media seems to be training people to do the things that meet the algorithms metric system and contributing or even fostering a sea of sameness. But we aren’t computers and algorithms. We are literally the expression of a creative and powerful force. So, this in an invitation as much to myself as to anyone who resonates with this message to step more into your true self. You have a voice. You have the right to express that voice and to shine like the stars. I hope you’ll tune and that we can continue this conversation. Would love the hear your thoughts.
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Today we are covering an important subject – anxiety. Did you know that according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America in the US, 40 million people aged 18 and older – has an anxiety disorder. To lovingly and respectfully discuss this topic is Rebecca Ching. Rebecca is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Lots of great resources mentioned at the end of this episode – everything will be listed at thegoodlifecoach.com/132.
Rebecca is Certified in Internal Family Systems Therapist, a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator+Consultant (CDWF-C) (based on the research of Brené Brown), Certified EMDR Therapist+Consultant-in-Training and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) + iaedp™.
She will discuss when anxiety can be beneficial and what it looks like when it accumulates and hits a tipping point so you know when to seek out help. We also discuss it through the lens of what my guests calls a culture of “never enough” which makes us question: “Am I doing enough? Have I achieved enough? Am I pretty enough? Am I good enough? The root being feeling of “Am I enough?” Perfectionism is a way for anxiety to play itself out and creates shame. Not being worthy and not feeling enough.
This interview is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor or trusted healthcare providers.
“My aspirations dictate my actions.” - Kelly Roach
How do you become a category of one in your business? How do you define your unique voice and set yourself apart from your competition? How do you build your brand and establish your brand reputation? What is conviction marketing and how can you use it to begin operating off of intuition? How do you get your market to fall in love with you? We discuss all of this and more with business strategist, Kelly Roach. Kelly is the Founder and CEO of Unstoppable Entrepreneur, her multi-million dollar company, which is the fastest growing coaching program on the market, and the first of its kind. Be prepared to take notes. So many key takeaways in this interview! Tune in now and you can access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/131.
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Have you ever experienced FOMO? Wondering how to make decisions not motivated by the Fear of Missing Out? Curious about how FOMO became a term that is so popular it is now in the dictionary? Patrick J. McGinnis, the creator of the term FOMO is on to talk about what it is, why he came up with the phrase, why he thinks it went viral, how it impacts our lives, and how to made decisions not motivated by the fear of missing out. This was an interesting and fun conversation! Tune in now and you can access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/130.
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Brian Moran the New York Times bestselling author of "The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months" is going to share how to get more done in less time. He will take us into this execution system he developed while also sharing easy to implement time management strategies. He also connects the dots back to why it is important to create our life vision so we can structure our time and goals around that vision. You will learn tactical steps that you can use today to move closer to the life you desire. Loved this conversation so much! Tune in now and you can access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/129.
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“If we defined success by gold medals and winning hockey games what a shortsighted view of what this journey can all be about.” – Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson
“We gained our confidence from our preparation and doing something every single day to make sure we were at our best and knowing we put the work in.” – Monique Lamoureux-Morando
The Olympic Gold Medalists on Daring to Dream and Fighting for Equity. Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Lamoureux-Morando share their incredible journey from starting hockey at the age of 2 1/2 to winning six world championships and three Olympic medals (including a gold medal in 2018 in the Winter Olympics in South Korea).
They continued to face barriers and unequal treatment and so the twins, their team, lawyers, supporters, and many others took on USA Hockey to fight for gender equity and to pave the road for future female hockey players in the US and around the world. This is an inspiring story of what’s possible and you don’t need to be a hockey player to appreciate the magnitude of what was accomplished.
This was a battle for gender equity. So much to learn from these amazing women about what it takes to dream big, set goals, and make change.
All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/128. While on my site, I’d like to invite you to join our community to receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. Look forward to connecting!
“We have a human brain whose memory system is amazing and wildly imperfect.” - Lisa Genova
New York Times bestselling author Lisa Genova joins us for a conversation about her book, Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting. What does normal forgetting look like? How do we improve our memory? How do we create a memory? What's the distinction between normal forgetting and forgetting because of Alzheimer's? What are some preventative measures we can easily incorporate to protect our memory? Lisa is a wealth of information and I am honored she is here to share the information from her recent book! So much to learn today and to feel empowered.
About the author: Lisa has her PhD in Neuroscience from Harvard, is an acclaimed author, and has a TED Talk with over five million views. She also has appearances on the Today Show, CNN, and NPR, Dr. Oz and many more outlets. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/127.
Patrick McKeown, author of The Breathing Cure is here to discuss the importance of nasal breathing. According to Patrick the way we breathe impacts our sleep. mental health, physical health and more.
Patrick is the creator and Master Instructor of the Oxygen Advantage® technique. He is founder and Clinical Director of Buteyko Clinic International. He works as breathing adviser to Laird Hamilton’s XPT and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology. His research appears in international medical journals and is published by leading book publishers. He advocates the importance of healthy breathing for children and is regularly invited to speak at dentistry and sleep medicine events. For show notes, visit thegoodlifecoach.com/126. While there, I’d like to invite you to join our community to receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. Look forward to connecting!
Our search for meaning dates back to the beginning of our existence.
We’ve looked to the planets through astrology,
and numbers through numerology.
Searched the world for wisdom through psychics and sages,
Turned to shamans, and spirits, and angels too,
Anything to get back to the meaning of you.
Some believe science has the answers we seek,
Some believe that those without faith are weak,
From gurus to yogis to the stars and the moon,
We’ve looked to Gods and goddesses and anything that’s new.
Human design, the enneagram, Akashic records, and tarot cards,
New age thinkers, guides, and masters,
Priests, and Rabbis, and Religious Pastors
Surely there is someone who has all the answers?
The more you seek, the more you find, and yet,
Has any of it given you peace of mind?
The prophets gave people hope and to this day still do,
Yet, the answers you seek have always been within you.
The love that you are, you will always be,
This is the truth of life, don’t you see?
Something that unites us in magical ways,
Something that can bring us closer to happier days,
Something powerful that lets us work together,
A world of beauty that defines forever.
So, it doesn’t really matter what you believe.
Your truth is what lets you be.
Yet sadly, your own beliefs are not enough,
Your faith makes you think you need to be tough,
On others who don’t see what you see.
You must change their minds too for you to be.
Why judge others for their path?
Perhaps they aren’t into science or math?
Maybe they believe something foreign to you?
Does that make them worthy of rejecting too?
You think “their faith and reality must be flawed,”
My mission then must be to guide them along.
I’ll debate and judge my sisters and brothers,
Not realizing that we are actually each other.
The illusion of separation is a myth that presides,
Division and hate, unfortunately, resides.
A world that is divided can never be whole,
Perhaps the path is to see the humanity in all?
To let love prevail and respectfully disagree,
Perhaps this is the way to harmony?
Maybe you see purple where I see blue,
Does this make me so different from you?
On the surface, it seems that this is the case,
But what if you allowed your heart to make space?
I’m tired of the division and all of the hate,
I believe we have more control of our fate,
In love, we find the link that binds us all,
In love, we find that our hearts want us to head the call.
I know you think we are so different from one another,
From race to religion to having a different mother,
Yet the truth of the meaning of life,
Binds us beyond all of the superficial labels and strife.
Are you willing to see me as a soul and as whole?
With my personal search for meaning and truth,
Even if it is different from you?
We don’t have to see eye to eye to be aligned.
You see, what makes us different is also what binds,
Like the myriad of living things that co-exists,
in a cycle of nature that doesn’t question or doubt its existence.
Would you be willing to meet me in the middle?
With love, Michele
Patricia Mack Vice Chair for Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in the Department of Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine joins us to share her career journey and how her past informed the work she does today. We also discuss what happens in the operating room and the role AI plays in surgery. Patricia leaves us with her best tip on how to approach the myth that "you can have it all" at the same time. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/124
“Happiness is not a state of being it’s a state of doing.” - Meaghan B Murphy
Meaghan B Murphy, Editor in Chief of Woman's Day magazine is on to discuss her book, Your Fully Charged Life, to share key tips for us to cultivate happiness. Her book is the result of her twenty year journey to finding the "yay" in every day and is filled with the latest research in neuroscience, positive psychology, and inspiring examples of how we can retrain our brains to live happier. Meaghan shares some personal struggles from her past (eating disorder, loss, and her entire family having Covid at the same time) and how she used the "tools" in her book to find joy even when things were hard -- and how you can benefit from these tools too. If you could use some tips for living a happier life, tune in now. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/123. While on my site, I'd like to invite you to join our community to receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. Look forward to connecting!
“Surround yourself with believers.” - Stacy Madison
Stacy Madison is the Founder Stacy's Pita Chips. She started her business with a food cart selling sandwiches and that grew into her internationally known brand of chips. Her company sold for $250 million dollars. Stacy attributes being BOLD to her success and has launched her most recent venture, BeBOLD bars - a healthy energy bar. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/122. Join our community to receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. Look forward to connecting! Or find me at Michele_Lamoureux on IG and leave a comment about this interview.
Kara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint water. Kara shares how to live “Undaunted” as she writes about in her book: Undaunted. Overcoming Doubts and Doubters.We discuss her path to creating a company with an estimated value of $150+ million in revenue. Her desire to get healthy and giving up diet soda prompted her to create this leading unsweetened flavored water. It’s an inspiring story that will leave you with many tips to live undaunted professionally and personally. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/121. Join our community while you are there. Look forward to connecting! Or find me at Michele_Lamoureux on IG and leave a comment about this interview.
An award-winning, 5x entrepreneur & certified money therapist. Jennifer, collectively, has raised, participated in, or advised in the raising of over $100M+. A leader with a heart that matches her name, Jennifer is currently serving as the CEO of the True Wealth Institute where she helps leaders free themselves of the chains that hold them back from having a healthy relationship with money. Learn tips to help you have a healthy relationship to money without the overwhelm and anxiety. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/120. Visit my website to leave any comments about this interview and join our community. I’d love to hear from you!
What do you do when your computer crashes and you've lost access to all of your photos, data, word documents, work, and more? Well, knowing you need to back up your computer is something most of us know but many of us, myself included, forget to do! In this 5 minute solo-cast I'm sharing 3 lessons learned from having my computer crash without a back-up. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/119. Sign up for weekly inspiration to empower you while on my website. Look forward to connecting!
This interview was like a masterclass on branding, how to make a living with your ideas, and creating success on your terms. If you are an entrepreneur, creative, or work on marketing and branding for a product or service business you will gain so much value from this conversation. We go deep into B. Jeffrey Madoff's best-selling book Creative Careers: How to Make a Living With Your Ideas. Jeffrey is the founder of Madoff Productions, based in New York City. His company collaborates with ad agencies, public relations firms and directly with clients to produce commercials, branded content and live streaming events. Jeffrey began his career as a fashion designer. He was chosen one of the top 10 designers in the U.S. then switched careers to film and video production.
Madoff edited and directed award winning commercials, documentaries and web content around the world for clients such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria’s Secret, Tiffany, Radio City, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Harvard University and Weill Cornell Medical College. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/118. Sign up for weekly inspiration while on my website. Look forward to connecting!
What can we expect as we age? Most of what we see in the media and through images is about decline. Deborah's work instead of focusing on frailty, depression, and illness --- looks at the positive, like our capacity for emotional growth and how that enriches our lives. We go deep in this conversation and cover everything from the things to look forward to as we age, the important distinction of image vs aging, our personal perspective on plastic surgery, the importance of giving back, and much more. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/117. Sign up for weekly inspiration to empower you while on my website. Look forward to connecting!
From launching her first company at 26 years old to and raising $42 million dollars and having her company acquired to helping other entrepreneurs launch their own companies, Zoe Barry is on the show to share what you need to know about getting started, raising funds, and being a butterfly not a moth (you'll understand when you listen). All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/116. Visit Michele on IG at Michele_Lamoureux to leave any comments about this interview. I’d love to hear from you!
Does talking about money ever make you feel guilty or worried? As a master coach and intuitive healer, Polly Alexandre overcame decades of self-limiting beliefs about money to become a multi-six figure entrepreneur who shares her powerful insights internationally. Starting with mindset, she’s here to help you achieve your financial goals and cultivate a more fulfilling relationship with money. Through her programs she inspires her students to manifest resources so they can share their gifts with the world. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/115
What does it mean to find your purpose? Purpose, meaning, and change are even more a part of our lives now than they were when I first launched The Good Life Coach.
New York Times bestselling author Lisa Genova joins me for a deep conversation about life, including how she followed her purpose during uncertain times. Lisa was my very first guest, and I’m so excited that she returned for this special second anniversary episode of the show.
Tapping into her background as a neuroscientist, Lisa has written five best-selling fiction books, including “Still Alice” (Julianne Moore won an Oscar in 2015 for her role in the film adaptation). Since we recorded, Lisa revealed that Angelina Jolie and Christoph Waltz are slated to star in the film adaptation of her most recent novel, “Every Note Played.”
Her latest work, and first nonfiction book, “Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting” is now available for pre-order.
From a TED Talk with over five million views to appearances on the Today Show, CNN, and NPR, Lisa’s spirited voice reaches many. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/114.
How are you at managing your time? Women often put themselves last and in this interview Michele and Kate discuss how to align your purpose and live with integrity to prioritize yourself. Time management is essential for achieving goals and realizing dreams. Tune into this 30 minute interview to set yourself up for success. Detailed show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/113
Could knowing your "love language" change your life? If you haven't read the "5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman, I highly recommend it. I've happily been with my husband for 18 years but I learned his love language from reading this book which has changed the way I show love. It has also been an opportunity for us to communicate better since he knows mine. I also discuss my philosophy on the importance of self-love based on my book, "Design a Life You Love". All of this in under 15 minutes. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/112. Comment at Michele_Lamoureux on IG.
What would you do if you were a new mom and your child was diagnosed with a hearing disability? Would you accept a doctor setting limits on your child before their life had even begun? Well, Janice Lintz the CEO of Hearing Access and Innovations organically launched her company as a result of her advocacy of her daughter and the millions of other people that live with hearing loss. She's reached out to everyone from the Queen of England to Barack Obama. It's an inspiring story that you'll want to hear. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/111. Visit Michele on IG at Michele_Lamoureux and leave any comments about this interview. I'd love to hear from you!
The United States has ranked #1 in anxiety at a time where anxiety is at an all time high around the world. Dr. Alison Escalante is on to help us avoid all of the "Shouldstorms" we find ourselves in which leads to greater anxiety. She has a three step process that she teaches us to unhook from anxiety, get grounded in the moment so that you can make choices without always feeling like you are doing it wrong. This episode is especially helpful for parents as Alison is a pediatrician. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/110
Do you ever wonder what your true calling is? Joining us is Laura Berman Fortgang who talks about navigating transitions, finding purpose, and tuning in to your intuition. She draws on 25 years of experience as a sought-after coach, best-selling author, and tv personality (she even appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show). Talking to Laura, it’s easy to see why her Ted Talk has garnered over 1.5 million views. Laura’s coaching practice helps people find their calling and she counts celebrities and Fortune 100 companies among her clients. Her wisdom will provide you with useful tools to navigate the present moment and beyond. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/109
The iconic Debbie Millman is on the show. I have been an admirer of her work for years. For 20 years, Debbie was the President of Sterling Brands, one of the world’s leading branding consultancies. Under her leadership, Sterling grew to 150 employees in five offices. While there, she worked on the logo and brand identity for Burger King, Hershey’s, Haagen Dazs, Tropicana, Star Wars, Gillette, and the No More movement. Debbie is currently working with Law & Order SVUactor and activist Mariska Hargitay’s Joyful Heart Foundation to eradicate sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and the rape-kit backlog. In 2009 Debbie co-founded the world’s first graduate program in branding at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Today we discuss branding as well as how to design our lives intentionally. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/108
From a side hustle with the thought “maybe I can earn some money to pay for a Starbucks coffee” to now positioning herself to retire within the next 7 years, Anna DiGilio is the Founder and CEO of an education company that she built from the ground up with no business experience. In each show you will learn tips you can implement in your business and life. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/107
What does it mean to be a mentor? As a mentoring and leadership expert, Dr. Ruth Gotian has written for Forbes, Psychology Today, and more. Ruth studies some of the highest achieving people in the world – from Olympians to Nobel Prize winners. Ruth believes that mentors are vital, and she is currently working on a book about the 35 best places to find a mentor. Her actionable tips will help you find the support you need to achieve your full potential. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/106
What does it mean to be a modern breadwinner? In today's episode, financial expert Jennifer Barrett gives women actionable steps to create a new model of wealth. Jennifer is the chief education officer at Acorns, a financial wellness app with over 8.2 million users. Through her TEDx talk and former media roles, including personal finance editor at CNBC, Jennifer is an expert at helping women shift their money mindsets and take control of their finances. Her new book “Think Like a Breadwinner” will be available in 2021. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/105
What does it mean to find your purpose? Purpose, meaning, and change are even more a part of our lives now than they were when I first launched The Good Life Coach.
In today’s episode, New York Times bestselling author Lisa Genova joins me for a deep conversation about life, including how she followed her purpose during uncertain times. Lisa was my very first guest, and I’m so excited that she returned for this special second anniversary episode of the show.
Tapping into her background as a neuroscientist, Lisa has written five best-selling fiction books, including “Still Alice” (Julianne Moore won an Oscar in 2015 for her role in the film adaptation). Since we recorded, Lisa revealed that Angelina Jolie and Christoph Waltz are slated to star in the film adaptation of her most recent novel, “Every Note Played.”
Her latest work, and first nonfiction book, “Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting” is now available for pre-order.
From a TED Talk with over five million views to appearances on the Today Show, CNN, and NPR, Lisa’s spirited voice reaches many. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/104
What do your clothes say about you? In today's episode, style expert and author George Brescia shares powerful stories of women who changed their lives by switching up their style. From appearances on NBC's "Today Show" and other media, including doing regular red carpet commentary and fashion reporting for CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox -- to covering the Tony awards -- George has over 25 years working with top fashion leaders (Ralph Lauren, Donna Karen, Tommy Hilfiger. He styles A-list celebrities to everyday women looking to improve their appearance and gain confidence. George is an expert in helping women look and feel their best and he shares his best tips with us today! All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/103
Do you ever find yourself wanting more from life? Even with full, busy lives, many of us are still seeking more fulfillment and purpose. Especially with everything going on in the world right now, you might be questioning if there’s more that you want to do with your one beautiful life.
In this solo-cast, I walk you through an exercise to help you remember your purpose and to live the life you desire. Plus, I’m sharing a free pdf worksheet below to get you one step closer to living your purpose. I walk you through each question in this 15 minute episode that will get you thinking about the life you came here to live. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/102.
How do we keep evolving even in uncertain times? Joining us is executive coach Marie Elena Rigo who shares insights and exercises to help you ideate, grow, and keep reaching for your dreams. Marie Elena draws on her masters in spiritual psychology and years of experience as president and CEO of MER Leadership Design to bring you easy-to-apply tips for being an active part of your own evolution. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/101
I can’t believe we are at episode 100! When I launched this podcast nearly two years ago it was with a desire to share stories of what’s possible in a woman’s life. To invite other women to feel inspired and realize that if something is possible for one person it is possible for you as well. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/100.
Have you been searching for a meaningful way to connect with loved ones? For Melanie Flores, co-founder of OctoGifts, spreading love through entrepreneurship is a family affair. As an MIT-educated engineer and former STEM educator, she followed her now 14-year-old son Sebastian’s creative dreams and launched Octo Gifts to sell his one-of-a-kind 3D greeting cards and DIY card kits. She’s here to share her inspiring personal story along with tips on how to foster your child’s entrepreneurial spirit, overcome business challenges, and create the legacy you want. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/099
Do you ever wonder what your true calling is? Joining us is Laura Berman Fortgang who talks about navigating transitions, finding purpose, and tuning in to your intuition. She draws on 25 years of experience as a sought-after coach, best-selling author, and tv personality (she even appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show). Talking to Laura, it’s easy to see why her Ted Talk has garnered over 1.5 million views. Laura's coaching practice helps people find their calling and she counts celebrities and Fortune 100 companies among her clients. Her wisdom will provide you with useful tools to navigate the present moment and beyond. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/098
Heather Jones is on to share how to optimize your website for aesthetics, functionality, brand positioning, and much more. Your website is a critical part of your business as it represents you, your services or products, so that first impression is important. Heather is also a 6-figure female entrepreneur and mother of 3 young children, so she also shares the systems she's created to find success working for herself while balancing a busy family life. If you need a new website, want to rebrand your existing one, or want ideas to improve your current site, this episode is for you! Show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/097
Has an underrated way to improve health been right under our noses all along? James Nestor, journalist and New York Times bestselling author of Breath – The New Science of a Lost Art, was shocked when he discovered that the majority of the population breathes inadequately, reportedly exposing them to a higher risk of allergies, sleep problems, and more. His new book considers both ancient practices and ongoing research, while providing tangible solutions that could help improve your life today. Our talk is a blend of eye-opening science, fascinating stories, and specific steps you can take to breathe easier while living a good life. All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/092
This is a brief solocast where I share some recent experiences with my intuition speaking to me and an invitation for you to listen to your intuition that I hope you enjoy. Just 12 minutes long! To tune visit http://thegoodlifecoach.com/095
Does talking about money ever make you feel guilty or worried? As a master coach and intuitive healer, Polly Alexandre overcame decades of self-limiting beliefs about money to become a multi-six figure entrepreneur who shares her powerful insights internationally. Starting with mindset, she's here to help you achieve your financial goals and cultivate a more fulfilling relationship with money. Through her programs she inspires her students to manifest resources so they can share their gifts with the world. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/094.
What skills do you have that could provide value to others? Self-proclaimed “sales ninja” Laura Wright is here to help you go from selling yourself short to selling your way to success. As a master coach, author, and the founder of Epic Sales, Laura Wright’s results have been just that – nothing short of epic. She went from being over $500,000 in debt during the recession in 2008 to owning a seven-figure business and closing over 43 million dollars in deals over the past 20 years. Whether you’re a service-based entrepreneur, are interested in becoming one, or are simply looking to feel more empowered, Laura’s insights will help you recognize the incredible value you provide. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/093.
Has an underrated way to improve health been right under our noses all along? James Nestor, journalist and New York Times bestselling author of Breath - The New Science of a Lost Art, was shocked when he discovered that the majority of the population breathes inadequately, reportedly exposing them to a higher risk of allergies, sleep problems, and more. His new book considers both ancient practices and ongoing research, while providing tangible solutions that could help improve your life today. Our talk is a blend of eye-opening science, fascinating stories, and specific steps you can take to breathe easier while living a good life. All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/092
The iconic Debbie Millman is on the show. I have been an admirer of her work for years. For 20 years, Debbie was the President of Sterling Brands, one of the world’s leading branding consultancies. Under her leadership, Sterling grew to 150 employees in five offices. While there, she worked on the logo and brand identity for Burger King, Hershey’s, Haagen Dazs, Tropicana, Star Wars, Gillette, and the No More movement. Debbie is currently working with Law & Order SVUactor and activist Mariska Hargitay’s Joyful Heart Foundation to eradicate sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and the rape-kit backlog. In 2009 Debbie co-founded the world’s first graduate program in branding at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Today we discuss branding as well as how to design our lives intentionally. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/091.
Are you worried? Having a hard time getting any work done? Wondering what is next and how much longer you can manage the uncertainty? Tune in for mindset tips to help you navigate. I share what I am doing to keep focused, productive, and grateful. I also share how to journal with your higher self. Show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/090
We are discussing how you develop the mindset, confidence and skills to get your book out in the world and to own your creative journey. It took 15 years for Julie to become a published author and she is sharing her 30 years of experience in arts administration as well as her writing journey to empower other writers. She’s a multi-published mystery writer. Her eighth book, Digging Up the Remains, written as Julia Henry, will be out at the end of August. Julie launched Your Ladders, a company that helps performing artists and writers develop the confidence for their creative journey while developing the tools they need to get past the blocks and obstacles in their path. Visit https://thegoodlifecoach.com/089 for the show notes!
Dr. Sandison is a Naturopathic Doctor with expertise in neurocognitive medicine and neurohacking and today we discuss the foundations for mental wellness. Dr. Sandison has been trained to specifically address imbalances that affect the brain including Autism, ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, and Alzheimer’s. She has trained with Dr. Dale Bredesen, MD, the author of “The End of Alzheimer’s.” All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/088
If you love listening to podcasts and have thought that you'd like to get booked as an expert guest on shows, today's episode is for you! On the show are podcast experts, Jessica Rhodes and Margy Feldhuhn. They are the co-owners of Interview Connections, the first and leading podcast guest booking agency. Show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/087
This is a 12- minute deep dive into undertanding how to connect to our spirit/soul, how it is aligned with our purpose, and the importance of love in our lives. It is meant to get you thinking with one key call to action at the end of this solo-episode. Would love to hear your thoughts. Show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/086
Diane Mulcahy, the author of “The Gig Economy” is on the show to discuss her best time management strategies. In her book, she devoted an entire chapter to the subject. We do a deep dive. In just thirty-five minutes you'll learn strategies to align your priorities with your calendar, creates systems for success, create boundaries so you gain more time back in your schedule, and more! If you are struggling with managing your time or just want to create better systems, you'll love today's show. You can access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/085
Amy Boone Thompson is an expert in leadership and fitness and we are discussing both today. We get into the systems and qualities you need to build confidence and what to do when you want to start a company. We also discuss the benefits of staying fit for your mind, body and spirit and what to do to make working out a habit. We get into purpose, passion, self-awareness, entrepreneurship, the value of a network and why it helps to know your superpower, and more. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/084.
My guest today is Dr. Nayla Bahri. We get into all things work today: How to be resilient in good and hard times; behaviors that help you thrive; our relationship to work; why "making work" is important, passion vs purpose, and so much more.
For Nayla's dissertation to get her doctorate degree, she did qualitative research around people who had been laid off in the 2008 recession and studied what made them resilient. She discovered that there were certain behaviors that helped people thrive. We discuss those specific behaviors as well as exercises you can do to find more agency in your work. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/083.
Chris-Tia Donaldson is the Founder and CEO of Thank God It's Natural. After she graduated from Harvard Law School and started working in corporate, Chris-Tia wore wigs to hide her curly hair. She shares during the interview how she felt she needed to have straight hair to look professional.
Chris-Tia realized she wanted to wear her hair natural and that is when she decided to create her own line of hair products for women so that they could enjoy their curls and textured hair. Her company makes natural hair and skincare products that are sold in Target, Whole Foods, Sally’s Beauty, CVS, and Walgreen's.
It has been a journey for Chris-Tia, where she worked full time as in-house counsel for a large software company while she built her company as a side gig. It was a diagnosis with breast cancer at the age of 36 that changed her trajectory again, and prompted her to write her second book, "This Is Only a Test: What Breast Cancer Taught Me About Faith, Love, Hair and Business," and also signaled to her it was time to quit her job to work full time on her company.
She shares so many great life and business tips in this episode. Be sure to listen to the end where Chris-Tia shares the systems she uses to scale her multi-million dollar company as well as her tips on living a good life. You can access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/082
My guest today is Suzanne Kingsbury the Founder of The Gateless Methodology, which is a combination of brain science, radical nurturing, and embracing what's good in your work. We discuss ways to manage anxiety, depression, sleep, as well as how to reconnect to your higher self to gain clarity about your future. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/081
What can we do to boost our immune system? How can we lose unwanted weight gain? What is the best exercise for longevity and overall health? How can we reduce anxiety and stress during the virus and beyond? We discuss all of this and more with Dr. Stephan Cabral, Naturopathic Doctor You can access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/080
What would happen if you and a friend decided to share your challenges, hopes, dreams, and transitions on a podcast instead of just with each other? Well, that's what Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik did when they picked up a microphone and began recording on their closet floor. They discovered that there was a community of women looking to connect with like-minded souls and in 3 years their show has become a Top 50 podcast on Apple Podcasts with 12 million downloads. It is an inspiring journey and so much to learn from these grounded, intelligent, and soulful women. We discuss the importance of trusting your intuition, going for your dreams, owning your voice, and showing up as your most authentic self, and more!You can access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/079
What mindset do 7- and 8-figure female entrepreneurs have that fosters their success? What is true leadership and are you born that way or self-made? How do you stand out from everyone else and create your legacy work? What can you learn from getting out of your usual routine and could it change your life? Ali Brown, leading Entrepreneurship Coach and Mentor is on the show today to share her story and to explore these questions and more. *There is some explicit language in this show. You can access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/078
How do you pivot and set yourself apart from everyone out there especially when things are so uncertain in your business? You do that by creating an irresistible personal brand. Jason Van Orden is on to offer his simple framework to guide us through his process. You can access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/076
We are living in uncertain times. There are lessons that we can learn from a Retired Coast Guard Captain based on his is survival training. He shares a few tips that you can implement and explains how his military experiences shaped how he lives life and what you can do too. I find that the little things can somehow have the most impact on our lives and hope the tips help you. You can access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/076
I created this solo episode to give you they key tips to care for your body and also remind you whatever you are feeling right now is OK! We are in this together and I hope this helps you feel better. Listen to the end as I share something I wrote to give you a lift! You can access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/075
Learn the basic information about the coronavirus so you can get grounded on facts and not panic. Lots of useful information today! Show notes can be found at http://thegoodlifecoach.com/074
I created this solo episode to give you tips to calm your mind if you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, fearful, sad, angry, depressed, ungrounded, or some combination of emotions. I offer 14 tips to keep you grounded in these uncertain times. Remember that you aren't alone. We need to isoalate right now but you don't need to feel isolated. You can access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/073
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Dr. Kristin Kahle is back on the podcast talking about owning and reclaiming your power as a woman and as an entrepreneur. We dive into the key "nuggets" in her book so that you can take ownership of your business and life to scale your business to the success you dream about. You can access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/071
Do you have a side hustle or make a living as an independent worker?
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Kelly Roach helps business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business. She is here to talk specific strategies on how to scale your business to 7 figures using her proven Live Launch Method and other key tips. If you are the owner of a service business, this episode is for you. So many great life lessons and inspiration from her story of facing adversity and using grit and determination to design her life. We all can design a life we love. Tune in be inspired and learn actionable tips for your business and life! Show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/067
Do you want to expand your reach for your product or service? Would you like to know how to pitch to reporters. Learn how to master PR from a 7 Figure CEO PR Pro who walks us through specific strategies as well as shares her own inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/066
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Dr. Kristin Kahle shares her story of entrepreneurship and what we can learn about how to scale a company to 7-figures. Kristin mentors business owners in Entrepreneurs' Organization to scale from $250k to over 7-figures. I asked her on the podcast to share the mindset, the characteristics, the strategies - basically what it takes to scale a business.
So whether you are in-house, thinking about starting a business or are early stage, we cover a lot today that is useful to learn -- including how to manage employees, to delegate and elevate, the value of community as a woman, mentorship, the importance of knowing your strengths and weaknesses, when to hire, and so much more. Even if you are a stay at home mom there are key lessons to learn as Kristin’s parents taught her valuable skills around time management and organization that translated into business success as an adult. Kristin is relatable and funny and I know you are going to enjoy this conversation. Show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/063
If you are dealing with clutter, I have on an expert who is going to help you get your home organized in the new year! Kathy Vines is a Certified Professional Organizer and she shares her best tips for decluttering our homes. In just 30 minutes, we tackle how to figure out where to begin; what to prioritize; what you need on hand in order to actually finish what you begin; how to manage decluttering when you share your living space; including with your kids and much more. Make this the year that you get your stuff in order to live your best life. Show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/062
At the age of 23, Helena Gibson launched her first entrepreneurial venture as a single mother of a four year old girl. Told by a relative when she got pregnant in college, "Well, now you've ruined your life," Helena was determined to prove him wrong. A decade later she was making 7 figures with her hair salon that sells wigs, hair extensions, and other hair enhancing products for women who have thinning hair because of chemo, genetic, and other reasons. She also trains salon owners how to scale their businesses. Tune in to hear her story, the routines, and strategies she used to create her success that you can implement too at http://thegoodlifecoach.com/059
Cristin Smith is the Founder of Saffron & Sage, a holistic wellness center that offers various healing modalities, practitioners, classes, organic skincare and other resources under one roof -- aimed at helping people with their health and wellbeing. It was Cristin's health crisis that prompted her to go on a healing journey. Once she was better and experienced first hand how important root cause is to wellness, the idea for a center emerged as well as a bigger vision to change the way health care is offered and managed. To hear Cristin's inspiring story, tune in at http://thegoodlifecoach.com/058
We Discuss:
- Her sabbatical in Mexico.
- How she discovered tumors in her neck.
- Her healing journey and how she used various types of healers including integrative doctors to heal.
- Why she decide to launch Saffron and Sage.
- The meaning behind the name of her company.
- Why she became a spiritual director and what the role of a spiritual director is in someone's life.
- Her vision for the future of her company and so much more!
Cristin's 3 Best Tips for Living a Good Life:
- Start with "shoulds". Call attention to when you hear yourself say that word and reframe it.
- Hold sacred space and find someone to help you with this. It helps you take a step back so you can sit and look at your life as if it were a movie.
- Cultivate desires. Clip out what you love - either on Pinterest or in a book to look at each year. Cristin then puts the desires on her calendar and she adjusts her life accordingly.
Resources + Books Mentioned:
Cristin's Website - Saffron + Sage Living
Saffron + Sage on IG
Healing with Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford
Michele on Instagram
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In this Episode: Do you go to the market and come home with nothing for dinner? Do you love to cook but just don't have time to spend in the kitchen? Do you want to feed your family well but don't know where to begin?
On today's podcast we cover all of these questions and more with nutrition chef Julia Grimaldi, Founder of Julia's Wellness Kitchen. An entrepreneur, personal chef, and wellness coach, Julia calls herself a curious culinarian who has had a love affair with food, cooking, and clean eating for over 20 years. Julia's passion is to help people approach nutritious eating and cooking with comfort and ease, develop better eating and health habits, and have fun doing it! We really get into the importance of eating together as a family as often as is possible. The idea is that a home cooked meal is always more nutritious.
For show notes visit: https://thegoodlifecoach.com/016
Key Takeaways: The most important thing is to have families sharing meals and eating in communion, which is why Julia works with families to prepare meals with the goal that she will bring them back to the family table.
We prefer the word nutritious over "healthy"- foods that are minimally processed and whole foods.
When thinking about planning a meal - start with the components of a meal. A protein source (animal to plant proteins); vegetables; carbohydrates - from a grain perspective (wheat, rice, corn) and non-gluten grains (oats and quinoa).
If food allergies or sensitivities are an issue, start meal planning around what you can have. If your proteins are limited to plant proteins you just need more of them. It becomes frustrating when we think of what we can’t have.
Have a well stocked pantry: Always have on hand good quality beef, chicken, vegetable broth, canned beans, frozen shrimp, frozen vegetables, bulgar, quinoa, couscous.
Plan a shopping menu but protein/dairy; produce; and grocery (general). Try to go to the same supermarket so you save yourself time. The whole foods are on the perimeter. The interior is where the less healthy foods are. Batch cook your meals on a Sunday. Set aside 2-3 hours to make it all for the week.
Julia's 3 best tips to create nourishing meals at home: 1. Work on mindset - set something realistic and small. 2. Keep it simple - it doesn’t need to be an elaborate meal - keep planning and ingredients simple. 3. approach it with ease and joy and fun - if it isn’t outsource or use short-cuts like meal planning kits. 4. Get help if you need it
Resources Mentioned (Books + App) 1) Catherine Walther's Soups & Sides & Raising the Salad Bar 2) Everyday Food Cookbooks: Great Food Fast, Fresh Flavor Fast & Every Day Food Light 3) Eatingwell.com - subscribe to Daily Nosh
4) Out of Milk App for shopping lists Julia on IG
Michele on IG
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In this Episode: Do you go to the market and come home with nothing for dinner? Do you love to cook but just don’t have time to spend in the kitchen? Do you want to feed your family well but don’t know where to begin? On today’s podcast we cover all of these questions and […]
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In this Episode:Have you wanted to learn more about the benefits of juicing? Do you make fresh juice at home? Have you purchased fresh juice at the market? Do you know the difference between a green smoothie and green juice?
On today's podcast, we cover all of these questions and more, with Kimmye Bohannon the CEO of The Weekly Juicery and the Founder of The Juice Ritual program. Kimmye says she was aging in "dog years" and juicing turned back the aging clock!
We discuss the benefits of juicing and how to get started. Kimmye shares her recommended juicer and best book to begin... but first we get into her inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Kimmye had worked at JP Morgan for nearly 15 years when she launched The Weekly Juicery in her home in 2012 with no experience in this business. Her goal was to create a juice delivery service that would make drinking cold-pressed juices convenient for busy people. She would wake up at 2am - yes 2am - to deliver fresh juice to her early subscribers. That's how passionate she is about the benefits.
We have a lot of laughs during this conversation and I hope you'll be laughing along with us too! For show notes visit: https://thegoodlifecoach.com/015
Key Takeaways:A mother to 3 children in just four years, Kimmye felt like she was aging much too quickly. She bought a juicer and picked up a book from Natalia Rose. Kimmye started to feel great and before she knew it her passion for juicing became her calling. She had no idea about this industry or how to do all the things to make it a reality, but step by step, she found her way.
It takes 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 pounds of produce for 16 ounces of juice!
My favorite takeaway: "As entrepreneurs we need to always be asking: 'Is there a better way?'"
She had no prior experience and her company continues to deliver delicious, fresh juice throughout the United States. In addition, there are five Weekly Juicery retail locations and the online Juice Ritual Program which is a guided, one-day juice fast experience each month.
The Weekly Juicery juices are 100% USDA Certified Organic, vegetable-centric with little to no fruit.
Resources: The juicer that Kimmye recommends: The Brevillle Juice Fountain - JE98XL
The Juice e-Book Giveaway referenced in the show.
Detox for Life - Natalia Rose
Detox 4 Women - Natalia Rose
The E-Myth by Michael Gerber - helps you create a business and not a job.
Where to find Kimmye and other resources mentioned:
The Weekly Juicery on IG
theweeklyjuicery.com
thejuiceritual.com
The Weekly Juicery on FB
Michele on IG
Natalia Rose Institute
Kimmye's 3 best tips for success:
- You need to be a student and ta teacher. People want to help you. Ask people for help. Share your experience back. An example. Amanda has been helpful to encourage her to ship juice and she feels she needs to help scene coming up after her.
- Intuition is genuinely right and yours will be too. The netis going to appear. Make a big leap. Her entire business has completely pivoted.
- Be very unattached to outcomes in your business. If you are too attached you might miss other opportunities.
Books: This episode was sponsored by Design a Life You Love, A Woman's Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life. My book includes 52 inspirations, one for every week of the year, each with practical tips to guide you to self-love and success on your own terms. It’s a short book that you can read in about an hour, but includes life lessons that will last a lifetime.
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In this Episode: Have you wanted to learn more about the benefits of juicing? Do you make fresh juice at home? Have you purchased fresh juice at the market? Do you know the difference between a green smoothie and green juice? On today’s podcast, we cover all of these questions and more, with Kimmye Bohannon the CEO of The […]
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In this Episode: THE ART OF MANIFESTING: 6 Steps to Manifest What You Desire: Step One: Decide what you want to manifest and why. Once you are clear, write it down. According to a study by Dr. Gail Matthews, a Psychology Professor at the Dominican University in California, writing down your goals makes you 42% more […]
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In this Episode: I appreciate you tuning in today and for every episode that you’ve joined me for. As an empowerment coach for the last 17 years. I know that it is motivating to hear another woman’s journey; whether that is through a book, a podcast, or some other way…. you begin to realize that […]
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In this Episode: How do you develop an app on your own when you have no prior experience programming? Well today’s guest, Maria Fuller, did just that after research she found on a google search on how to create an app! That is some serious determination. Maria is the Founder of the Empowered Girl App […]
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In this Episode: The “Aha” moment that launched a mission. Today’s guest, Kimberli Weeks, is the Founder and CEO of racepacepups which is a dog running service in San Diego, CA. Kimberli was a stay at home mom who was feeling depressed one day and noticed a woman running her dog on the beach. The […]
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In this Episode:
If you are dealing with clutter, I have on an expert who is going to help you get your home organized! Kathy Vines is a Certified Professional Organizer and she shares her best tips for decluttering our homes. We tackle clothes, papers, memorabilia and the systems + habits that will help you create the peaceful home environment you desire.
Key Takeaways:
- If someone says they are disorganized - they are disorganized in one of three areas: 1. stuff 2.systems or 3. habits
- The 5 main categories where people struggle: 1. clothes 2. books 3. collections 4. memorabilia 5. paperwork
- Start your kids at a young age to put things away.
- Managing the emotional piece with an item. Just because something is memorable doesn't mean it is important. You need to assess the value around the importance.
- Declutter to give a gift to your future self. Clean the dishes in the sink every night so your future self wakes up to a clean kitchen.
- Uncover what isn't working so you can create systems to solve for the problems.
- Paper - you need a system. Past, Present. Future. Kathy says to prioritize the current paper over the past paper. Go through all of the paper and she asks her clients to ask "What is the action I need to take with this piece of paper?" For example, pay a bill or add something to your calendar like an invite.
- If you are overwhelmed start with one small space - like a drawer. Group, like with like. Start with something unemotional.
- Questions you can ask: "What does this room need to do for you?" "How can you make it fully functioning?" "What do you need to solve for these problems?"
- Her three best tips: 1. Everything has to have a home. 2. Ask "what does finished look like?" and work backwards to what you need to do to make that happen 3. Notice and beware of how often you say I'll do that "later" - always pick the best choice for "future you" and start now.
Show Notes & Resources:
Clevergirlorganizing.com to access Kathy's 2019 challenge to organize your home. This is open to my audience until Jan 11th and then it closes.
Instagram: Clevergirlorganizing
Facebook: Clevergirlorganizing
Twitter: Clevergirlorg
Books:
Clever Girl's Guide to Living with Less: Break Free from Your Stuff, Even When Your Head and Heart Get in the Way by Kathy Vines
Organizing from the Inside Out by Julie Morgenstern
This episode was sponsored by Design a Life You Love, A Woman's Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life. My book includes 52 inspirations, one for every week of the year, each with practical tips to guide you to self-love and success on your own terms. It’s a short book that you can read in about an hour, but includes life lessons that will last a lifetime.
Find Michele on Instagram
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In this Episode:
Have you ever wanted to write a book? Perhaps you've dreamt of creating a cookbook, a book of poetry, children's book, a work of fiction or non-fiction? Today's guest is going to take us through the basics of self-publishing. Bruce Jones is an International Best-Selling Author, graphic designer, and product developer. Bruce writes, speaks and consults on publishing, social media, blogging, video and general marketing. He is the author/creator of over 40 books on the topics of: geography, music, business, publishing, children’s and coloring books.
If you ever wondered what it takes to self-publish a book, then tune into today's episode.
Key Takeaways:
- The difference between traditional publishing and self-publishing
- The main companies where you can self-publish your book
- Which types of books are best suited for self-publishing vs a traditional route
- Bruce explains how and why he got started with his writing at 53 years old
- How to build your authority using a book you created
- The people who tend to choose self-publishing or traditional and why
- Where you can find an illustrator if you need one
- The first step you need to take to begin
- How to begin writing and outline your book to make the process simpler
- The cost range to self-publish a book
- Where to find editors, designers, etc, to help you with all of the pieces of the puzzle
Show Notes & Resources:
Free Chapter of My Book when you Join our Newsletter & Community
Michele's New Book, Design A Life You Love: A Woman's Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life
Find Michele on Instagram for More Inspiration
Apply to Michele's Private Practice Under "Coaching"
You can Learn More about Bruce at his Blog: http://brucethebookguy.blogspot.com/ Bruce's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HowToPublishYourBook/ Publishingmastery101.co Joanna Penn - thecreativepenn.com Steven Pressfield's website: stevepressfield.com Bruce's Book:
I Want to Publish My Book But I Don't Know How by Bruce Jones
Other Books referenced:
Successful Self-Publishing: How to Self-publish and Market Your Book in E-Book and Print By Joanna Penn
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Write. Publish. Repeat. (The No-Luck-Required Self-Publishing Guide to Self-Publishing Success) by Sean Platt and Johnny Truant
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In this Episode: Have you ever wanted to write a book? Perhaps you’ve dreamt of creating a cookbook, a book of poetry, children’s book, a work of fiction or non-fiction? Today’s guest is going to take us through the basics of self-publishing. Bruce Jones is an International Best-Selling Author, graphic designer, and product developer. Bruce writes, […]
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