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Are You a SLAVE to Your Smartphone? Learn to Take Back Control with MJ Murray Vachon Nov 12, 2024

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MJ Murray Vachon is an LCSW and business owner with more than 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of teaching her Mental Wellness program, Inner Challenge in schools, community groups and Notre Dame Football.

In this episode:

MJ shares how cell phones can increase stress and anxiety by overloading our brains with too much “feel-good” dopamine, similar to a sugar rush, leaving us feeling drained.
MJ explains how overusing phones can mess with our natural ability to enjoy simpler pleasures, like a walk or time with friends, because we’re so used to the constant stimulation.
She talks about a client who dramatically improved her mood and sleep just by reducing her phone time — proof that small changes make a big difference!
MJ introduces the “ACCT” method for reducing phone use: Awareness, Creating phone-free zones, Curating what we look at, and Taking phones out of the bedroom.
MJ recommends setting times when the phone is totally off-limits, like during family dinners or evening wind-downs.
She encourages being mindful of what we consume on our phones — asking, “Is this life-giving or life-sucking?”
She suggests using a traditional alarm clock so your phone doesn’t tempt you during the night; this can help avoid sleepless scrolling and improve rest.
She mentioned going into the science of cell phones on a deeper level on her podcast – you can listen to it here: https://tinyurl.com/MJMVCalm

Contacting MJ

https://mjmurrayvachon.com/

On Social

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-j-murray-vachon-lcsw-184252289/

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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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Breaking Free: Say Yes to Yourself with Susan Lazar Hart Nov 05, 2024

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Susan Lazar Hart, author of Breaking Free, transformational mindset coach, creator of the Congruent Living Method and The Congruent Living Academy.

In this episode:

Susan shares her journey from being an artist to discovering a deep connection between body, mind, and spirit that changed her life.
She explains how she found congruence by moving past society’s pressures to stay busy, feel guilty, or live for others' expectations.
Susan talks about the small, practical steps you can take to honor yourself daily, from gratitude practices to simply putting on your running shoes.
She emphasizes the power of baby steps, reminding us that transformation begins with simple, consistent actions.
Susan encourages shifting mindset by asking empowering questions like, "What would I love to create with today?" and "What if it could be easy?"
She shares a simple exercise that really goes deep into what is holding you back in what you want to do.
Susan invites listeners to use her Transformation Toolkit as a guide to start breaking old cycles and discovering harmony in life. Click Here to get started https://susanselfcheck.com

Contacting Susan:

https://susanlazarhart.com/

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FB: https://www.facebook.com/SusanLazarHartCoaching

IG: https://www.instagram.com/susanlazarhartcoaching

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanlazarhart/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SusanLazarHart

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Transforming Your Relationship with Your Adult Children with Trixi Menhardt Oct 29, 2024

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Trixi Menhardt is a mental fitness and leadership coach, with a deep business background in medical devices, healthcare IT and life sciences, leading large scale sales and technical projects internationally. Since 2012, as a Professional Certified Coach, she focuses on mental wellness, navigating uncertainty and bringing joy and success to both emerging and established leaders through corporate sponsored coaching.

In her private practice, Trixi’s focus are people who are high achieving parents of young adults who have not turned out the way they hoped for. Outwardly successful people are at a loss on how to connect with their young adult kids, Gen Zers who are making very different choices in life.

Trixi helps her clients become the parent they want to be, redefining their role from provider to mentor, building trust with their beloved child. And along the way, learn techniques to reign in their anxiety and open up a path for effective action.

Trixi is a PCC through the International Coaching Federation and a certified Mental Fitness coach through Positive Intelligence, founded by Shirzad Chamine.

In this episode:

Trixi shares ways for high-achieving parents to connect with their young adult kids without judgment or pressure.
Trixi explains how shifting from "provider" to "mentor/listener" can rebuild trust with adult children.
She talks about letting go of guilt, understanding that most parents are doing their best.
She normalizes parenting challenges, reminding listeners that not every family has it "all together."
She encourages parents to set healthy boundaries with young adults while respecting their independence.
Trixi reveals why self-care is essential for parents, especially when managing their own stress and anxiety.
She inspires parents to use their leadership skills to mentor and support rather than control their kids’ paths.
Trixi talks about her free saboteur discovery workshop – click here for more info

Contacting Trixi:

https://www.redpantscoaching.com/

On Social:

https://www.instagram.com/trixi.q3inlife/

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

https://www.facebook.com/RedPantsCoaching

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Unlocking the Secrets of Dual Brain Psychology with Fred Schiffer Oct 22, 2024

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Fred Schiffer is a sought after speaker, best-selling author, psychiatrist and part-time assistant professor at Harvard, he is on a mission to help people understand their anxiety, addiction and trauma and to offer them a proven method to improve their wellbeing.

In this episode:

Fred shares how dual brain psychology can reveal two sides of your brain that respond differently to stress and trauma.
Fred explains how simple eye-covering techniques can shift your emotional state in seconds.
He talks about how trauma affects one side of the brain more than the other, leading to anxiety, addiction, and depression.
He gives real-life examples of how patients experience different emotions depending on which brain hemisphere is stimulated.
Fred mentions his new book (Good-bye Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & PTSD: The Life-Changing Science of Dual-Brain Psychology) that dives into dual brain psychology and shares therapy stories to help readers understand their own experiences.
He reveals a powerful, quick treatment using infrared light to improve mental health, especially in cases of PTSD and addiction.
Fred encourages listeners to connect with their inner child and use simple techniques to ease anxiety in daily life.

Contacting Fred:

www.dualbrainpsychology.com

On Social:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredric-schiffer/

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The Transformative Power of Equus Coaching with Sue Willoughby Oct 15, 2024

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Sue Willoughby, founder of Willoughby Coaching, where she helps women over 40 break through personal barriers using the transformative power of Equus Coaching. Through deep, non-verbal connections with horses, Sue helps clients gain insight into their communication and leadership styles.

Raised by a single alcoholic parent, Sue learned resilience early, came out at 17, and overcame dark times to build a successful career. With a lifelong love of horses, she’s crafted a coaching approach that inspires bold, authentic living. From being a DJ and standup comic to a private pilot, Sue embodies fearless living and is here to inspire you to do the same.

In this episode:

Sue shares how working with horses helps women understand their true selves by mirroring their behavior, revealing where they're out of sync.
She explains how fear often feels like a huge brick wall, but once you start, it’s more like a speed bump.
Sue talks about the importance of embracing discomfort and taking small steps outside your comfort zone.
She encourages women to do an inventory of their amazing life skills and appreciate all they've accomplished.
Sue advises getting out of your head and into your body, using breath and grounding to manage thoughts before they turn into stress.
Sue reveals that horses act as lie detectors in her coaching, helping women see when they’re not being authentic.
Sue suggests taking a pause before reacting, allowing you to process emotions and avoid stress spirals.
Sue discusses her free 5 part email series – Midlife Makeofer : a 5-day challenge to ditch the “crisis” and reclaim your life. Click here for access

Contacting Sue:

⁠Web: ⁠https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/⁠⁠

IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/⁠⁠

FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/⁠⁠

LI: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/

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Reclaim Your Life with Psychedelic Therapy with Jillian Acosta Oct 08, 2024

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Jillian Acosta is a registered dietitian specializing in functional medicine and the psychology of eating. She owns The Root Cause Method, a nutrition practice where she helps clients achieve health through unconventional methods. Jillian believes many chronic illnesses, often worsened by excess weight, stem from trauma. She collaborates with physicians who use psychedelics to help clients change their relationship with food, emotions, and self. Her goal is to address the factors shaping our relationship with food to prevent and reverse chronic illnesses, leading to true fulfillment and connection.

Jillian shares how her personal battle with emotional eating started as young as 3 years old, leading her to become a dietitian and explore deeper healing methods.
She explains how psychedelics therapy, like ketamine, help people rewire their brains, release trauma, and develop compassion for themselves.
Jillian talks about how the brain’s “default mode network” keeps us stuck in self-critical thinking and how psychedelic therapy allows it to go “offline” for healing to happen.
She describes her program, “The Garden,” where she helps women uproot emotional “weeds” planted by trauma using gentle psychedelic therapy.
Jillian talks about how nurturing self-compassion daily can transform self-judgment and bring real change to people’s lives.
Jillian explains that trauma, big or small, can influence our self-worth and behaviors, but healing is possible when we confront it.

Contacting Jillian:

Website: https://www.therootcausemethod.com

On Social:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-acosta-rd-ldn-8b8a1490/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063699654110

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

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Simple Practices to De-Stress Your Busy Life with Carole Murko Oct 02, 2024

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Carole Murko is the master of change. Her path from Wall Street Analyst, to NPR and PBS Cooking host, and now to a mindset expert, and health and self-mastery coach is what drives her passion to help others make changes in their own lives and enable them to master their own thoughts and become the best version of themselves.

In this episode:

Carole shares her journey from Wall Street to mindset and self-mastery coaching, revealing how her health struggles led her to a deeper understanding of healing.
Carole explains how she healed her autoimmune eye disease through Dr. Joe Dispenza’s teachings on the neuroscience of change, including meditation and mindset shifts.
She talks about how stress impacts health, especially for entrepreneurs, and the importance of recognizing unconscious stress habits.
Carole recommends easy and quick tools like breathwork and qigong to manage stress, which can be done anywhere and anytime.
She shares a calming qigong technique, using hand movements over the heart to reduce stress and anxiety.
She encourages daily practices like breathwork, journaling, and grounding exercises to help busy women lower stress and reconnect with themselves.
She highlights the importance of food consciousness, using the example of dandelions to show how the energy of food can influence well-being.

Contacting Carole:

https://www.loveeatheal.com

on Social

IG: https://www.instagram.com/loveeatheal/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/carole.murko

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-murko-2b310b/

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Unlocking the Secrets of Your Fascia with Julia Blackwell Sep 24, 2024

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Julia Blackwell is a fascia release practitioner, educator, and creator of The Fascia Remedy. She has captivated a community of thousands with her unique bodywork, her fresh take on foam rolling, and her approach to discovering the root source of their pain. Her unique combination of fascia release, postural alignment, and mindset magic has earned her the nickname “The Pain Relief Wizard" from her community of both professional athletes and everyday movers.

In this episode:

Julia shares her journey from a lifelong struggle with nerve damage to discovering the life-changing power of fascia release therapy.
Julia explains how fascia is like a "liquidy plastic wrap" that surrounds everything in our bodies, affecting our posture, mobility, and our structure.
She talks about how compressing fascia while moving intentionally can relieve tension and pain, offering a simple technique with a foam roller.
Julia highlights how releasing fascia can help people become more resilient to stress and release trapped emotions, leading to greater relaxation and well-being.
Julia offers a 7-day free trial of her online video library, where you can learn and try these techniques at home – go to https://www.movementbyjulia.com/podcast to try this unique technique.

Julia encourages everyone to keep exploring and trying new methods for pain and stress relief, reminding listeners that hope is always available.

Contacting Julia:

https://www.thefasciaremedy.com/

On social:

https://www.instagram.com/thefasciaremedy

https://www.facebook.com/mvmtbyjulia

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

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Breaking Free from Perfectionism with Tonya Herb Sep 04, 2024

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Tonya Kay Herb, CEO of Outspoken She a transformative life coach and keynote speaker. Tonya is on a mission to help high-achieving women break free from the chains of overthinking and perfectionism.

Tonya shares how she started her journey by feeling there had to be "more out there" and finding her passion through helping others overcome limiting beliefs.
Tonya explains perfectionism as constantly tweaking and never feeling good enough, which traps us in a loop of self-doubt.
Tonya talks about breaking free from perfectionism by recognizing unrealistic standards and taking small, manageable steps toward self-acceptance.
Tonya shares her “BIKE” system: Be you, gain Insight, show Kindness, and Engage genuinely, to overcome perfectionism and overthinking.
Tonya emphasizes the importance of showing up authentically, letting go of filters and self-judgment, and staying true to your core values.
Tonya discusses the need for genuine connection and how engaging with others, whether through coffee dates or shared activities, can reduce feelings of disconnection.
Tonya encourages listeners to take a breath, reflect on what truly matters, and let go of the things that no longer serve them.

Contacting Tonya:

https://tonyakay.co/

https://linktr.ee/coachtonyakay

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Cortisol, Stress, and You with Rachel Sanders Aug 28, 2024

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Rachel Sanders is a founder, innovator, and health and wellness expert committed to helping women 30+ achieve vibrant health with simple, practical advice. She is the CEO and co-founder of Rootine, a modern wellness brand offering science-backed supplements and at-home lab testing. She is also a podcast host, investor, and digital creator on social media and she has a newsletter, Glow & Elevate, where Rachel provides practical tips for improving stress, weight, sleep, and productivity.

In this episode:

Rachel shares how growing up with holistic health led her to create a wellness brand focused on women's health.
Rachel explains how stress and burnout in her early career pushed her to develop smarter health solutions.
She talks about the role of cortisol, our stress hormone, and how it impacts everything from mood to weight.
She shares tips on how to test cortisol at home and why it’s crucial to know your body’s daily rhythm.
Rachel emphasizes the importance of hydration, morning light, and sleep in managing cortisol levels.
She offers advice on balancing nutrition and exercise to help lower stress and improve health.
Rachel invites listeners to join her newsletter for simple tips on stress, sleep, and productivity – sign up here: https://glow-and-elevate.ck.page/b0850fc51c

Contacting Rachel:

https://rootine.co/

https://www.rachelsopersanders.com/

On social:

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

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-soper-sanders/

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

Rootine website: https://rootine.co/

Rootine instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootine_co

Rootine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rootine_co

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