Hard Know Show: Recent Episodes
Jessica Modad
Hard Know Podcast is for people that are tired of being tired, and ready to do something about it!
We believe taking control of our lives and prioritizing what’s important makes everything better. HEALTH. FINANCES. RELATIONSHIPS. EVERYTHING. And, we don’t believe in cramming it all in. We’ve been there, done that and checked into burnout motel.
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Because, when you know better, you do better.
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In this episode of the Hard Know Show, host Jessica discusses the importance of taking strategic breaks to enhance creativity and productivity.
She emphasizes that stepping away from daily tasks doesn't mean stepping back but is essential for mental and emotional recharging.
Jessica shares practical tips like microbreaks, daily disconnects, weekly downtimes, and extended breaks to integrate pauses into everyday life.
She cites insights from experts and encourages listeners to find their own ways to relax and recharge to approach tasks with renewed energy and focus.
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In this episode of 'The Hard Know Show' with host Jessica, discover how adopting the 'octopus mindset' can help you manage life's chaos.
Explore how the octopus teaches us invaluable life skills like adaptability, curiosity, and playfulness.
Learn to navigate challenges by being flexible, using creativity in mundane tasks, and sometimes blending in to strategically pave the way for authenticity and success.
Jessica also shares fascinating octopus behaviors that serve as inspiration, including their use of tools and remarkable camouflage abilities.
Videos of the octopus doing cool stuff:
Escape Room Challenge
Helping a Friend
Baby Bottle???
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In the final installment of our 'Riding the Wave' series, Jessica from the Hard Know Show dives into the Centering Breath technique.
This episode focuses on teaching a powerful tool to cultivate calm, clarity, and connection within ourselves.
Through practiced intentional breathing, Jessica guides listeners to manage stress, gain mental clarity, and stay centered amidst life's ups and downs.
Experience a guided centering practice and learn how to incorporate this transformative exercise into your daily routine.
If you would like to bring Jessica to facilitate a program for your organization, contact us easily here.
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Join Jessica, the host of the Hard No Show, as she explores the 'Riding the Wave' model from the Kripalu Yoga Institute.
Discover the secrets to staying calm and centered in the face of life's challenges, from small daily irritations to major crises.
Learn how to monitor your thoughts, manage your behaviors, and respond appropriately to stress.
Stay tuned for an upcoming episode on the centering breath technique to build resilience and navigate life's waves with skill and grace.
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In this episode of The Hard Know Show, Jessica discusses the nature of stress, explaining that it is neither inherently good nor bad.
Stress is described as a neutral response to changes that challenge any system—be it the mind, body, or even a computer.
Jessica delves into the physiological and psychological impacts of stress, the significance of perspective in managing it, and its potential positive effects on resilience and relationships.
Finally, she teases the next episode, which will offer practical tips for handling stress more effectively.
Tune in to gain insights into riding life's waves with more ease and understanding.
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Join Jessica on the Hard Know Show as she introduces a new three-part series, 'Riding the Waves,' inspired by the RISE program from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health.
Explore the metaphor of waves as unpredictable life events and learn to navigate them through mindfulness and balance.
This episode sets the foundation, discussing the struggle against stress and the importance of unified mind, body, and breath through yoga.
Upcoming episodes will delve into the origins of stress, practical techniques for staying centered, and a guided meditation practice to maintain calm amidst chaos.
Subscribe and stay tuned to transform your approach to life's challenges.
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In this episode of "The Hard Know Show," Jessica delves into the universal challenge of juggling multiple roles and demands in life. She highlights the critical importance of taking charge of our time and actions by creating our own permission slips.
Through engaging personal stories , Jessica shares a three-step method to develop a permission slip that aligns with our priorities, non-negotiables, and desired outcomes.
Listen now to learn how to empower yourself, establish boundaries, and boost your productivity and well-being by granting yourself the permission you deserve.
Don't miss this opportunity to take control!
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Join Jessica on the Hard No Show as she explores the crucial role of rest in achieving sustainable success, inspired by Amy Cuddy's insightful quote: 'Rest is not a reward for hard work. It is a requirement for sustainable success.'
In this episode, Jessica shares personal experiences and offers practical tips on integrating rest into a busy schedule.
Discover how prioritizing rest can enhance productivity, boost creativity, improve health, and promote overall well-being.
Tune in for valuable insights and actionable advice on finding balance in your professional and personal life.
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In this episode of The Hard No Show, host Jessica discusses the importance of acknowledging and embracing small challenges in life.
She shares personal experiences, including a podcast recording mishap, to highlight how even minor issues can significantly impact our well-being.
Jessica offers three tools for managing small problems: deep breathing, laughter, and focusing on solutions.
Research shows that addressing small stressors can improve overall mental health and job satisfaction. Join Jessica as she encourages viewers to normalize and tackle these 'not so big' challenges to build resilience for bigger obstacles.
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In this episode of the Hard Know Show, host Jessica Modad explores how laughter can build resilience and boost productivity at work.
Humor serves as a powerful pattern interrupt, helping to reduce stress and foster a positive work environment.
Supported by scientific studies, Jessica explains the health benefits of laughter and offers practical tips for incorporating humor into daily routines, such as starting meetings with a joke and encouraging fun breaks.
Tune in to discover how laughter can transform your workday and build a more resilient mindset.
Listen, and begin promoting a culture of humor and positivity in the workplace.
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Discover why gratitude is more than just a feel-good emotion in this episode of the Hard Know Show.
Jessica Modad explores how gratitude acts as a crucial survival skill, enhancing productivity and resilience at work.
Backed by scientific studies and real-life examples, this episode highlights the transformative power of gratitude.
Learn practical tips to cultivate gratitude and leverage it for personal and professional growth.
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Bare bones, no edits and delivered by candlelight.
In this episode Jessica Modad delves into personal anecdotes, the importance of preparedness, and how reflection can help process chaos and change.
Perfect for those looking to build resilience and thrive amidst life’s storms. Tune in for an inspiring and practical guide to navigating unexpected challenges.
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It's time to talk about the never ending cycle of hustle! Jessica opens up about the struggle with toxic productivity and the journey toward healthier choices. Join the community and embark on the path to fulfillment and meaning. #WellnessJourney #BreakTheCycle
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Join host Jessica on the Hard Know Show as she explores practical strategies for preserving the health of your eyes during screen time. Learn how too much screen use weakens eye muscles and discover effective solutions like the 20-20-20 rule and immerse yourself in a relaxing eye cupping meditation to ease tension and promote relaxation.
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Breaking free from routine can ignite creativity, boost productivity, and lead to personal growth. Drawing inspiration from her own experiences and insights from author, Tabitha Brown, Jessica shares practical tips for stepping outside of your comfort zone and embracing new adventures. Tune in to discover how trying new activities can open doors to new possibilities and propel you toward success.
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Join host Jessica as she explores the challenges of juggling multiple roles in life. Drawing inspiration from a catchy tune about hats, Jessica discusses the importance of recognizing which hat to wear in different situations and offers practical tips for finding balance. Tune in for valuable insights on embracing your multifaceted identity and wearing each hat with confidence!
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Let's embrace the fact that being human means dealing with disappointments, heartbreaks, and setbacks.
AND, here's the thing: we can all support each other by promoting self-compassion and resilience. Remember, it's perfectly okay not to have all the answers.
Join us on the Hard Know Show for truths and tips.
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Maintaining momentum in projects that feel tedious or slow can be tough.
But fear not! Jessica draws inspiration from business coach Ravi Abuvala to offer insights on simplifying tasks for consistency without feeling overwhelmed.
Tune in to the Hard Know Show for practical tips and truths about navigating work, wellness, and life.
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If you’ve ever misplaced your keys or couldn’t answer the question “what’s for dinner?” Don't worry, you're a normal adult, AND...
My friend, Jennifer Major, is here to help. Jennifer is a holistic organization and productivity specialist. She helps women who feel overwhelmed by the chaos in their lives and homes, are tired of being “busy”, and are ready to make long-lasting changes for the life and business they really want. Her mission is to help you have your own back through supportive systems built around your unique values and needs. Jennifer believes we all deserve clutter-free spaces and more time for naps and money.
In this episode we discuss-
- Decision Fatigue
- Creating Systems
- Simplifying meal planning
- Identifying our values to create systems that work
- The Family 10
Resources mentioned:
Magic of Tidying up by Marie Kondo : The audio version is calming when Jennifer feels anxious
Connect with Jennifer, here…
https://www.cultivating-you.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cultivatingyou/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatingcommunity/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.cultivating.you/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferrmajor/
Links Page: https://www.cultivating-you.com/links
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“If you’re going to be busy make sure you’re busy doing something that’s important to you.”
-Jessica
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Keto and Paleo and Fasting... Oh my! If you’ve ever been confused about all the information on the interwebs about which diet or eating plan is right for you, my friend, Shana Tatum is here to help. Shana is a registered dietitian nutritionist that follows a personalized functional nutrition approach. Functional nutrition helps patients find wellness through the power of food, balanced with good sleep, daily movement, stress reduction and meaningful relationships. Through this whole health centered approach, she endeavors to empower clients to find their own healthy balance.
Shana’s a member of the Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine Practice Group with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a member of the Institute of Functional Medicine.
In this episode we discuss-
- Diet vs. Nutrition
- The Functional Medicine Matrix
- Seeing a nutritionist and primary care doctor that covered under insurance
- Common concerns people have about working with a Nutritionist or Dietician
- Micro habits that contribute to overall health
Resources mentioned:
Blood Sugar Solution by Mark Hyman, MD
Connect with Shana, here…
www.shanatatumrd.com
@shanatatumrd IG
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Y’all won’t believe how many nuggets of knowledge are in this episode! If you’ve been apprehensive about sales in the past, you gotta listen. My friend, Catherine Brown knows that selling doesn’t have to be icky and sleezy. In fact, she believes selling (when done correctly) is the highest form of purpose driven service. Catherine is a veteran of 25+ years of B2B (business-to-business) selling and launched her first sales consulting firm in 2003. She now runs the sales training firm, ExtraBold Sales, where she coaches others to sell with confidence. Her sales system includes psychology research that gets at the heart of why people don’t sell effectively. In her new book, How Good Humans Sell ™: The Proven Path to B2B Sales Success, she combines best sales practices with social psychology principles. The training can be used in combination with other sales training programs to help sales professionals overcome the hesitation that keeps them from closing more business.
In this episode we discuss-
- How good humans sell
- It doesn’t matter who you are… you are always selling
- Prioritizing and treating others with dignity when selling
- A working definition of selling
- Relationship between Sales and Timing
- Why people buy, or don’t
Resources mentioned:
How Good Humans Sell: The Proven Path to B2B Sales Success Book:
https://amzn.to/34odVaT
Integrity Selling for the 21st Century: How to Sell the Way People Want to Buy by Ron Willingham
Connect with Catherine, here…
Website: extraboldsales.com
Email: catherine@extraboldsales.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherineleebrown/
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We're baaaaack! The holidays are over and its time to jump in to the new year, but not too fast. We are all about sustainability while getting shit done. Listen to see what's coming up and who we're talking to this season.
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In this episode I talk about my obsession with returning Tupperware that’s related to the concept… tying up loose ends. Have you ever felt like your brain has a billion tabs open? You just have so many unfinished teeny tiny tasks piling up, and keeping you from what you actually want to be doing. Your’e not alone. I know the feeling all too well. As we come to the end of 2021, it’s more important than ever to Wrap. That. Shit. Up….. The first time I did anything like this was during “The Art of Becoming A Coach” with Hillary Rubin. It has become one of my go to rituals to end the year! Get a notebook and pull up a seat, you won’t want to miss these actionable, simple steps for closing out 2021 with a bang and freeing yourself! Thank you for listening. If you are enjoying this podcast… Let us know, by leaving a review and comment. Then, make sure to tell 2 people. Stay Connected: IG @hardknowpro Until next time.... “If you’re going to be busy make sure you’re busy doing something that’s important to you.” -Jessica
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Y’all won’t believe how many nuggets of knowledge are in this episode! My friend, Sophie, is an “all-in” person who loves a challenge. Her first run was a 12 mile Tough Mudder, she became a group fitness instructor to conquer the fear of public speaking she enjoys writing…. So, of course, she's self publishing her own novel “The Demon You Know” coming out in December of 2021.
To give you a sneak peak, here are my key takeaways and questions we can ask ourselves each day
- “How can I make this easier?”
- “What can wait?”
- Save emails and repurpose them for later
- When a problem can't be solved right away, pivot.
Resources mentioned during the interview
The One Thing https://kellerink.com/products/the-one-thing
Deep Work https://www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work/
Bonus: She called me back to add another book to the list
Atomic Habits https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
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-Jessica
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Today I share some reflections from a little challenge I did in September. This is a small bite, so it won't be very long, but we will cover topics like curiosity and self study.... I'm also reminded of words of wisdom from Amy Poehler.
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“If you’re going to be busy make sure you’re busy doing something that’s important to you.”
-Jessica
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We're approaching the end of the year. And some of you may be saying, "Wow, OMG, this is amazing!"
And some of you... not so much.
It doesn't matter how you feel about the 2021 coming to an end; a closing celebration is a great way to wrap up the year, month or week.
Listen to this episode to discover What it is... When to have one... and my favorite way to conduct a closing celebration.
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This episode is longer than other, AND...... It's so worth it!
Today's guest, Kim, is a professional speaker, media coach, journalist, and fellow Houstonian. She's worked for major broadcasting companies including NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, and has produced 1000s of stories, interviews, and live shows.
And.....
A former Super Bowl VP, Kim is the creator, host and executive producer of Chalk Talk
And...
A dog mom to, Angel. This is a master class in overcoming set backs and having difficult conversations.
To connect with Kim or have her talk to your organization......
www.instagram.com/kim.y.davis
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimydavis/
www.twitter.com/kimydavis
www.facebook.com/chalktalkwithkim
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“If you’re going to be busy make sure you’re busy doing something that’s important to you.”
-Jessica
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I share five items that I always keep around me that jumpstart productivity. Items that help get me in gear when I'm all over the place, or stuck in overwhelm and anxiety.
These tools are simple. You probably even have them at home already… But just in case you don’t below are a few places you can purchase what’s mentioned in the episode.
Simple Weekly Planner and 2022 Wall Calendar:
https://www.jessicamodad.com/shop
Noted Paper Goods: https://noteddesignco.com
Rote Runner Planner: https://roterunner.com
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-Jessica
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We are constantly being asked to be more and do more. When we can get clear about the activities, relationships and habits that support our productivity we can get more of what matters done. This episode of Hard Know Show is all about identifying why it is so hard to set boundaries and say no. We are going to flip the script on what it means to say yes and start to protect our time, our energy and our peace If you've ever felt overwhelmed, busy, frustrated, or like you'lll never get to the end of your to do list ... it's time to Say Yes Less!
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Y'all, this was hard! I'm a champagne sipping human being trying to work out how to be a podcaster :). In this first episode I share 4 keys that have helped get off burnout highway and on the road to freeing myself from overthinking, anxiety, busyness and overwhelm. Reports showed that pre-pandemic nearly 75% of American works said "no matter how hard they work, they feel as if they are not doing enough." Maybe you fall into that category. Well, if you are tired of feeling like less than enough and willing to change, check out this perfectly imperfect 1st episode!
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Stop apologizing for everything. It’s time to stop saying “I’m Sorry” and start acknowledging your Sexy!
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Season 2 is coming, October 20th!
It's candy corn season. Time to get caught up on what's been happening and enjoy a sneak preview of what's to come.
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here’s a description of what to expect from the show.
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