Wellbeing on Purpose: Recent Episodes
Megan Flanagan
Exploring the integration of work, play, wellbeing, happiness, and fulfillment — things we all strive for, but that often seem allusive.
This podcast dives deep into the how and why behind all of these concepts — and most importantly, provides you with actionable ideas on how you can incorporate them into your everyday life.
Your Host is Megan Flanagan, MPH, certified personal trainer, running coach, yoga teacher, health and wellness coach, worksite wellness consultant, and Founder of Strong Runner Chicks.
Today, I welcome on a friend, athlete, mindset coach, and overall amazing human!
Liubov Lomonosova (she/her) is a mindset coach, accomplished athlete, and running coach who can teach you how to do hard things, developmental toughness, and empower you to elevate your performance. She is originally from Ukraine, now lives just outside of Boulder, CO, and shares more about her process of becoming a U.S. citizen, as well as the steps she took to start running and start her business as a mental performance and mindset coach.
Connect with Liubov on IG:
@lyutsik
@lifecoach.liubov
Book a complimentary consult call
In this episode, I answer the often-asked question, "Why do you run ultras?" and share more about how I got into the sport of ultramarathon running, as well as what it means to me. If you're considering running your first ultra or you're simply curious about why people do such a thing, this episode is for you!
Are you looking for a trail or ultra running coach? I currently have a few spots open on my roster. Find me on IG @mountainmegcoaching and reach out if you're interested in exploring coaching!
Wow, it's been a while! I am BACK after two years from a podcast hiatus (about a year since taking a break from Strong Runner Chick Radio) and am full of life updates to share, as well as a preview of what is upcoming. I'm hopeful you'll tune into the upcoming episodes ahead and leave a review or share if you find this podcast helpful. There is much more in store...
In the meantime, let's connect!
Find me on Instagram @mountainmegcoaching (website, www.meginspire.com is currently under construction but set to return soon).
Bring awareness into your body in this brief total body scan. Allow yourself to release tension and tightness, as you become more present in your body.
In today's episode, I introduce an introductory guided meditation, focusing on relaxing into your space, becoming aware of your surroundings, and sending gratitude to life and those around you. If you enjoyed this meditation, please feel free to reach out and stay tuned for more of these over at http://www.platformdaily.com.
In this episode, I share more about the brand new platform I'm joining called WEB (join me, too, over at www.platformdaily.com)! I also share a few recent life updates, including a move to Colorado! And lastly, we chat about living in alignment -- with your values, beliefs, career, people, and environment. Most of all, remember -- if it's not a heck yes, it's a no!
Kevin McAlister is the Founder of Lift Your Wellbeing and based in London, UK. He works with employers and organizations to deliver wellbeing programs, including movement-based classes (virtually and onsite) to improve physical and mental wellbeing. You can find out more at LiftYourWellbeing.com.
Happy New Year! I'm kicking off 2021 with a conversation about intentions and letting go of others' expectations to focus on YOU. Let's make this your best year yet!
Mentioned in episode: Unravel Your Year Workbook - Susannah Conway:
https://www.susannahconway.com/unravel/
Are you measuring your success based on others? Tune into this episode, where we have a #REALTALK chat about this.
Kelsey Varzeas, EdM, is a second-year PhD student pursuing a degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs at The Ohio State University. Her research focus is student-athlete development with an emphasis on the academic-athletic divide and identity development. Recently, Kelsey was a co-author for a paper titled, Compassionate Teaching During COVID-19: Key Approaches in a College Success Center and a contributor for an oral presentation titled, Realms of Stress Among Collegiate Student-Athletes. Kelsey is an instructor for the Dennis Learning Center’s flagship course Learning and Motivation Strategies for Success in College and an academic coach for graduate and professional students. In her role, she incorporates mental health strategies to help students determine what success means to them.
In 2017, Kelsey received her Master of Education in Counseling with a specialization in Sport and Performance Psychology. Kelsey will soon be a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, which demonstrates the highest standards of professional practice for sport and performance psychology consultants. Kelsey would refer to herself as an outdoor enthusiast. She finds great pleasure in endurance running, cycling, hiking, and backcountry skiing. You can often find her lying in her hammock reading a book.
Topics we cover include:
- Introduction to personal background and identity - exploring who you are, in and outside of work/academia
- Uncovering one’s career path -- how and when did Kelsey decide to pursue your career and/or academic field?
- When was a time Kelsey has felt a lack of purpose and/or well-being in her life, and what helped her
- Finding mentors and/or a support system
- As a coach/consultant working with athletes, where does Kelsey see gaps between identity, purpose, and one's well-being?
- What is making Kelsey thrive
- Where Kelsey notices the intersection of purpose and/or well-being woven within her work.
- What living a life well-lived looks like to Kelsey
Action items for listeners:
- VIA - Character Strengths Assessment
- Dr. Kristen Neff's book on Self Compassion
- Dr. Brene Brown
- Connect with Kelsey on Instagram
In this episode, I discuss a few wellbeing measurement tools, including two wellness wheel assessments.
Wellbeing areas include physical, financial, spiritual, social, occupational/intellectual, environmental, and mental/emotional.
Links to wellbeing assessments:
Princeton UMatter Wellness Assessment (omits financial wellbeing)
https://studentwellness.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Assessing-Your-Life-Balance.pdf
Financial wellbeing tool I use:
Mint (free financial app!)
Wellness Coaching Strategy Session:
Would you like to schedule a wellness coaching session to work through your wellbeing assessment together and create a plan to reach your goals? Email me at meginspire@gmail.com or DM me @meginspire!
In this episode, I dive into 5 steps you can take to help find your life purpose:
1. Sit down and reflect on your identity, what lights you up, etc.
Start with daily journaling prompts. I've provided an example list of questions in the article below to help you get started.
2. Get to know yourself. Take a personality test, such as:
- Myers Briggs
- StrengthsFinder
- Career Inventory
- Enneagram Test
3. Try out new things.
Try out volunteering, internships, part-time jobs, new clubs/organizations, etc.
4. Ask others who know you well.
Reach out to your top five friends, family members, or support network and ask them what they see in you.
5. Continue to reflect and connect with your experiences.
Curious to learn more? Read the full article on my LinkedIn.
In this episode, I share the story behind finding my purpose, designing my own major, and how I incorporate purpose into my everyday life.
Stay tuned for more episodes, and be sure to reach out to connect!
Join me @meginspire on Instagram and www.meginspire.com.
In this episode, I share a bit more about what this podcast is all about, topics you can expect, and more, including how to support the show.
Stay tuned for more episodes, and be sure to reach out to connect!
Join me @meginspire on Instagram and www.meginspire.com.