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Unlocking Your Laughter Intelligence with Marla Simlett Dec 09, 2025

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Marla Simlett, or as many know her, Marvelous Marla is a speaker, emcee, and registered clinical counsellor who helps people learn and laugh their way to becoming their greatest self.

In this episode:

Marla explains that she started combining her therapeutic counseling practice with humor because laughter helps open people up, lower resistance, and makes them open to learning and improving.
She shares that stress is really tough on our bodies, raising stress hormones and putting us into a fight or flight state where we can't make good decisions.
Marla explains that laughter is the quick antidote to stress because it does the exact opposite—it lowers those stress hormones and releases feel-good hormones and endorphins.
She talks about how laughter helps you focus your brain on positive things, because what you focus on tends to expand in your life.
She suggests three intentional ways to bring laughter into your life: first, make a "laughter checklist" of things that make you laugh; second, find external "go-tos" like a funny friend or comedian for stressful days; and third, intentionally practice bringing up the feeling of laughter inside your own body.
Marla explains the practice of Laughter Meditation, which came from Laughter Yoga, where you purposely laugh out loud because your brain can't tell the difference between real and auto-generated laughter—you get the benefits either way.
She shares that nervous laughter still gives you all the physical benefits of regular laughter and is actually a learned coping mechanism you use to protect yourself or lighten a situation.
Marla's final words of wisdom are to laugh more, suggesting listeners check out her laughter intelligence assessment to find intentional ways to leverage laughter in their lives.

Note: Meditation starts at 11:44

Contacting Marla:

https://marlasimlett.com/

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace care from your doctor, therapist, or other healthcare provider. Please talk to a qualified professional about your specific health needs.

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Burnout to Breakthrough: Redefining Success with Isabelle Tremblay Dec 02, 2025

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Isabelle Tremblay spent years looking successful while quietly burning out. After 24 years in high-pressure marketing roles—on top of raising two young kids—she hit a breaking point and walked away from the polished life that was draining her.

In the space that followed, she rebuilt from the inside out. Meditation, mindset work, and a new belief that leadership can come from love reshaped everything. That journey inspired her best-selling book Love, Lead, Succeed, where she shares her story and practical tools for redefining success without losing yourself. Readers walk away with permission to slow down, the courage to reinvent, and a gentler, stronger way to lead.

In this episode:

Isabelle shares her story of quietly burning out after 24 years in high-pressure marketing roles while raising two kids, which led her to walk away from a life that was draining her.
She explains that her journey of rebuilding was inspired by meditation, mindset work, and a new belief that leadership can come from love.
She talks about how success shouldn't just be measured by emails sent or corporate profits, but by how aligned you are with your overall purpose and focusing on your mental and physical health.
Isabelle explains that burnout can be sneaky, and it’s important to listen to clues in your body and mind, like feeling strong anxiety when trying to focus, or even starting to cry for no reason.
She shares some life-changing techniques like meditation, gratitude walks, and positive affirmations to help with day-to-day stress and have a positive impact on mental health.
She talks about her morning routine, which includes not looking at her phone for the first hour and starting the day with meditation and a gratitude walk to set a positive tone.
Isabelle explains that if you need to take a break, it helps to focus on just one goal for the day to make it easier to get back into the flow and feel fulfilled once you achieve it.
Isabelle shares her top techniques for reshaping your future, like using positive affirmations (recorded and played all night) and creating an animated video vision board to create more emotion and raise your vibration.
Isabelle explains that it's never too late to reinvent yourself—even at age 47 she reinvented herself by starting a consulting business and writing her book, Love Lead, Succeed.

Contacting Isabelle:

Website: https://eyenovating.ca/

On Social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelletremblayauthor2025/#

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-tremblay-21109226/

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Say Goodbye to People Pleasing with Kathleen Conner Nov 26, 2025

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Kathleen Conner spent decades being the woman who had it all together—running a business, raising a family, and saying yes to everyone but herself. At 53, she had a revelation: she was living the “perfect life that was perfectly wrong for her.” Out of that moment of truth, she created The Box-Breaking Method—a transformative framework that helps women break free from the roles and expectations that keep them feeling small, tired, and unseen.

In this episode:

Kathleen shares how she looked like she “had it all together” while secretly falling apart inside.
She explains her big aha moment at 53, when she realized her “perfect life” wasn’t perfect for her.
Kathleen shares why so many successful women put everyone first (people pleasing) and forget themselves, often without even noticing.
She explains how to spot people pleasing by paying attention to that tired, heavy feeling when we say yes too fast.
She talks about her own burnout — waking up tired, going to bed tired, and feeling totally drained all the way through.
Kathleen shares simple ways to start setting boundaries, like pausing before saying yes and letting “not right now” be enough.
Kathleen explains how breaking out of boxes starts with noticing where you feel restricted, then making small, safe changes.
She talks about her free discovery call and how she helps women figure out where they are, where they want to go, and how to get there.

Contacting Kathleen:

http://www.chasingpurpose.com

On Social:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14H2fWoKfc1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingpurpose_lifecoaching/

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From Burnout to Empowered with Melanie Gray Nov 19, 2025

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Dr. Melanie Gray is a nurse educator, wellness strategist, and creator of the STOP-IT Method, a framework that helps women slow down, set boundaries, and lead with clarity and grace.

In this episode:

Melanie shares why so many women feel tired all the time and how burnout sneaks into our lives when we try to do everything for everyone.
She explains her “STOP IT” method and why scanning your feelings is the first step to getting honest about what needs to change.
Melanie talks about telling yourself the truth — no more pretending you're fine when you're running on empty and heading into burnout.
She shares how powerful it is to say “no,” and why you don’t need to explain yourself to anybody.
She explains that putting yourself first isn’t selfish — it actually teaches people how to treat you better.
Melanie talks about the magic of making time for yourself, even if it starts with just a tiny moment in your car or on your lunch break.
She shares how women who use her method gain confidence, make bold life changes, and reconnect with joy again.
She explains why asking for help is so hard for women and how slowing down your “yes” is a great first step.
Melanie talks about ending the year strong by stopping the habits that cause burnout and choosing more peace, space, and care for yourself.

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Website:

www.DrMelanieGrayTheConfidenceCoach.com

On Socials:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelaniegray

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The Power of a Regulated Nervous System with Lara Bokovay Nov 12, 2025

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Lara Bokovay is a Certified Intuitive Life & Executive Coach who helps women—especially moms—heal generational cycles, regulate their nervous systems, and move from survival to calm, empowered living. She blends intuitive guidance with gentle frequency-based tools to support deep emotional and cellular healing.

In this episode:

Lara shares how her own healing journey led her to help other women calm their nervous systems and move from stress to peace.
She explains how being stuck in “fight or flight” mode shows up as anxiety, fatigue, or reactivity—and how our bodies get stuck in survival mode without us even knowing it.
Lara talks about simple ways to calm the body, like deep breathing, pausing, and even taking a warm shower to help the nervous system feel safe again.
She shares her favorite healing tools, including sound and light frequency therapies that help the body relax and heal on a cellular level.
She explains how calming your nervous system changes everything—from how you parent to how you react when life throws curveballs.
Lara talks about how awareness is the first big step toward healing, and how small daily choices can make a huge difference in feeling calm and grounded.
She shares that nervous system healing isn’t a one-and-done thing—it’s a gentle, ongoing process that gives you more space, peace, and emotional strength every day.

Contacting Lara:

Website: https://www.larabokovay.com

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larabokovay

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@larabokovay

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@larabokovay

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaraBokovayCoachAndIntuitiveReader

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How to Work With Your Energy, Not Against It with Angela Jean Oct 29, 2025

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Angela Jean teaches the fundamentals of nervous system resets, helping people keep their bodies open so transformation truly sticks. She guides clients to understand emotional energy, because not all energy is the same — and shows them how to redirect negative thought patterns around love, money, and self-worth. Using high-vibe audios combined with intentional movement, she installs empowering patterns in just three-minute micro-sessions that are fun, flexible, and easy to do as often as needed, so anyone can embody this method.

In this episode:

Angela shares how her work began after experiencing deep personal loss and how that inspired her to study the energy behind negative thought patterns and healing.
She explains that not all energy is the same—anger, depression, love, and money each move differently through the body and must be met in their own way.
Angela talks about how to meet anger with powerful, intentional breathing instead of trying to “calm it down,” so your body feels seen and understood.
She shares how love and money are often tied to childhood beliefs, and how uncovering these “distorted imprints” helps you feel safe holding abundance and connection.
Angela explains her rhythmic riddle practice—a mix of music, movement, and mantra—that helps rewire your brain for positivity and confidence in a fun, catchy way.
She shares a simple daily body-opening exercise using a broom or stick behind your back to teach your body what “open and safe” feels like. Click Here to see the quick video
Angela reminds us to take responsibility for the energy we bring to the world—because when one woman rises in calm and confidence, we all rise together.

Contacting Angela:

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https://www.soulsyncsessions.com/

Website:

https://www.angelajeanchat.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AngelaJeanChat

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelajean.chat

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angelajeanchat

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Feeling Off Lately? Your Hormones Might Be the Missing Link with Ashley Rocha Oct 22, 2025

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Hormone health expert Ashley Rocha founded Ladywell after her own battles with PMS, PMDD, and fertility issues pushed her to find real answers — and what she discovered is that most doctors simply aren't trained well enough to help women navigate their hormones. In this episode, she breaks down how chronic stress silently disrupts everything from your metabolism to your mood, and why so many women are misreading hormonal symptoms as "just stress." Ashley also shares refreshingly simple daily habits — morning sunlight, protein at every meal, a consistent sleep schedule — that can genuinely move the needle on how you feel.

Ashley Rocha a hormone health expert and founder of Ladywell. Her mission is to make hormone care more accessible and mainstream, empowering women to reclaim control of their well-being.

In this episode:

Ashley shares how years of PMS and PMDD struggles pushed her to dig into her hormones, and how solving her fertility issues actually helped her balance everything out.
Ashley explains that most doctors don’t get enough hormone training—so women’s health often gets brushed aside or misdiagnosed.
She talks about the wide range of hormonal symptoms—like mood swings, fatigue, bloating, poor sleep, and weight gain—that many women chalk up to “just stress.”
Ashley shares simple daily tips to support hormone balance like getting morning sunlight, eating protein at every meal, moving after lunch, and keeping a steady sleep schedule.
She explains how chronic stress messes with our hormones, slows metabolism, and makes us feel foggy and tired—especially for women juggling businesses, families, and everything else.
Ashley talks about her company, LadyWell, and how she created supplements that combine adaptogens and botanicals to help women through PMS, fertility, and perimenopause.
Ashley reminds us that even small self-care moments—like eating before coffee, walking without your phone, or taking the right supplements—can make a big difference in feeling balanced and calm.

Contacting Ashley:

https://getladywell.com/

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Why Your Morning Nutrition Might Be Draining You with Tess Cheng Oct 14, 2025

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Tess Cheng is a certified health and wellness coach with over 13 years of experience, passionate about empowering individuals to thrive through all stages of life with sustainable wellness practices. With a background in Clinical Nutrition from NYU and personal experience managing hypoglycemia and a family history of diabetes, Tess knows firsthand the importance of building lasting habits that support energy, resilience, and long-term health.

In this episode:

Tess shares how our mornings can make or break our energy for the day — and how a few small tweaks can change everything.
She explains why water (not coffee!) should be your first sip of the day and how hydration fuels your brain and body.
Tess talks about why protein beats sugary cereals every time — and how easy it is to make a breakfast that actually keeps you full.
She gives simple ideas for fast, yummy shakes that are packed with protein and flavor — no sugar crash included!
Tess shares why reading food labels is key (spoiler: “healthy” cereals might not be so healthy).
She chats about her favorite go-to snacks for busy days — think raw nuts, nut butters, and quick bites that travel well.
Tess reminds us not to overcomplicate things — start with one small change, keep it doable, and let it build from there.

Contacting Tess:

https://glowithtess.com/

On Social

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tess-cheng-ms

https://www.instagram.com/glowithtess/

https://www.facebook.com/TessCheng888/

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From Hot Mess to Morning Magic with Denise Eckert Oct 03, 2025

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Denise Eckert is a life coach, hypnotherapist, EFT practitioner, podcaster, and mobile app creator on a mission to help women break free from daily stress. She hosts the Calm Your Daily Stress podcast, where inspiring guests share simple, effective techniques to bring more calm and balance into busy lives.

Most recently, Denise designed the Relax Now mobile app—a global hub of expert-led, bite-sized relaxation practices that help women reset and recharge in just minutes.

Looking ahead, Denise’s vision expands beyond stress relief. She’s passionate about empowering young women to launch their dream businesses, drawing from her own experience with the challenges of start-ups, and she plans to make that support available worldwide.

In this episode:

Denise shares how her mornings used to be total chaos and left her feeling frazzled and exhausted.
She explains how starting the day in a rush kicks stress hormones into high gear and follows you all day.
Denise talks about why social media scrolling is secretly draining your energy and putting your body on high alert.
She shares stories of women who pushed past burnout and how stress can literally break down the body. To listen to these amazing stories, please go to earlier versions of this podcast.
Denise explains why just 10–20 intentional minutes in the morning can shift your mood, focus, and energy.
She talks about her 5-day “Your Magic Morning” series and how easy it is to design a routine that works for you.
Denise reminds you that how you start your morning shapes your whole day—and your whole life.

Contacting Denise:

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website:

https://relax-now.app

Podcast: https://podcast.therelaxationlounge.info

On Social:

https://www.facebook.com/RelaxationLoungeforWomen

https://www.facebook.com/DeniseEckertCdn/

https://www.instagram.com/relaxnowmobileapp

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniseeckert/

https://www.tiktok.com/@relaxnowmobileapp

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Using Intuition to Create a Calmer, Happier You with Dr. Amy Albright Sep 23, 2025

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Dr. Amy Albright is CEO & Co-Founder of Holon and an Executive Coach. She blends practical science with intuition to guide change. For more than 20 years, she’s helped people transform their lives and businesses to grow or reinvent themselves.

In this episode:

Dr. Amy shares how being sick as a teen pushed her to discover acupuncture and opened her up to a whole new way of living.
She explains how her grandpa’s teachings about creating your own reality shaped her journey into intuition and healing.
Dr. Amy talks about why intuition isn’t just for the “woo-woo crowd” but is actually our natural birthright.
She shares how tuning into your body—like noticing a gut feeling or that little voice inside—can guide you in everyday choices.
Dr. Amy explains how stress overload shuts down intuition and why calming your nervous system gives you more mental power back.
She talks about the “Holon Breath Practice,” a simple tool to feel calmer, more connected, and less stressed in just minutes. Click Here for the practice
Dr. Amy shares her final wisdom: you are not just your story—you are so much bigger, and remembering that can bring more joy and less stress.

Contacting Dr. Amy

https://www.holonexperience.com/

Social Media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amy-albright-herrera-gamechanger/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@amyalbright3080

Facebook:

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Instagram

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