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619: How to Go to the Next Level Jun 24, 2019

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Are you ready to go to the next level? Are you tired of struggling? Today you're going to hear from one of my 12 Weeks to Transformation clients about how even though she had lost weight, she was still really unhappy. She didn't feel like she was in control of her life.

Instead of settling for the struggle and making herself a victim of it, she USED the struggle and the tools within the 12 Weeks to Transformation to go to the next level.

She's happier than ever. She's lost weight. She feels empowered. As you'll hear her say, she's transformed her life over the last 10 months. She's getting up earlier, she's working out more, she's drinking less, spending less, saving more, losing weight and taking great care of herself while enjoying the journey.

You don't want to miss today's episode!

https://primalpotential.com/619/

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618: Does Your Life Feel Like Groundhog Day? Jun 22, 2019

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Does your life feel like Groundhog Day? Like every day is pretty much the same as the last and you're just going through the motions, not living the life you want?

I've been there and I'll say this: I refuse to live that way anymore. Life is too short. Our potential - YOUR potential - is just too huge to settle for the same-old life you don't love.

https://primalpotential.com/618/

Today is another listener Q&A episode and Sarah and I are diving into your questions! Here are some of the topics we're tackling:

That groundhog day feeling - I tell myself to slay the day but every day feels just like the one before and I can't shake the feeling!
How do you differentiate between an addiction and a bad habit?
What's the most transformative non-fiction book you've read?
At 57 years old, is there still hope?
What is the best way to burn fat around my hips, butt and thighs?
How does contentment come into play when you have big goals?
What is your mantra?

Today's Resources:

The Science of Fat Burning - Stubborn Fat - episode 063

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617: Living Your Life or Creating It? Jun 20, 2019

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Are you living your life or are you choosing it? Are you just going through the motions or are you being intentional about creating exactly what you want in every area of your life?

Today you're going to hear directly from one of my 12 Weeks to Transformation clients about how she has become militantly on her own side. She's decided to get out of her own way and step into her potential while loving herself and her journey.

She didn't bully herself into transformation. In fact, she was gentle. She was patient. Understanding. And also: drama free and determined.

If you're wondering if you can do it, the answer is YES and today's episode will help!

https://primalpotential.com/617/

Resources:

Episode 559: Identity Journaling

Learn more about the 12 WT

To Go Beyond Living Your Life & Start Creating It...

I'd suggest getting started with the Change Maker series of the podcast.

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616: From Depressed & Lost to Happier Than Ever Jun 17, 2019

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I am so excited to introduce you to one of my 12 Weeks to Transformation clients. Before we started working together, she shared that she was depressed and feeing lost in life. She wanted to lose weight, yes, but generally, she just wanted to be happier and healthier.

As she shares her story, she'l share the ONE THING she had to change in order to lose weight, take control of her finances and become happier than she's ever been.

If you're ready to learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation, don't wait! Now is the time! I would be happy to talk to you about your fears or worries! In fact, Thursday June 20th at 8pm ET I'm going live for a totally free workshop on overcoming past patterns and breaking free from habits that no longer serve you. This workshop is exclusively for people who are on the wait list, so that's absolutely your first step. Please note that I will be on there LIVE so I'll be happy to answer any questions you have!

https://primalpotential.com/616/

Resources:

Episode 559: Identity Journaling

Learn more about the 12 WT

If You're Feeling Depressed...

Here are some episodes and blogs you might want to check out. I also strongly encourage you to seek support from a licensed mental health professional! Here's a great place to start.

Sugar & Depression

490: Pain, Joy, Depression & Progress

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615: Growth without the Grind? Jun 15, 2019

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You know "the grind"? That feeling like you're always working on something, that "effort" is "hard" or you're just not enjoying the journey? It's all hustle, all pursuit, no pleasure?

I've certainly been there. In today's listener Q&A episode, we're answering a bunch of questions including several about how to balance growth & progress with contentment and really enjoying life and the journey of each day.

This is such a critically important topic and I hope you'll take a listen!

https://primalpotential.com/615/

Questions in Today's Growth without the Grind Episode:

How do I balance what I want most with what I want now? I kind of just want to chill out and get out of the grind.
Are there any foods you never allow yourself to eat? (I reference this episode on Soy Story)
What do you think about something like the 21-Day Fix from Beach Body where you eat specific portions from specific-sized containers?
I have persistent cravings. I want to get healthier and I want to enjoy the food I'm eating, but how do I fight these cravings?
How do you learn to be content with what you have?

Resources:

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Soy Story Episode

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614: Stop Complicating, Start Simplifying Jun 13, 2019

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Stop complicating things. It's holding you back, slowing you down and overwhelming you.

Today we're talking about practicing simplicity in your thoughts and actions - I promise you it will fast track your progress! Whether you're thinking about changing what you eat, improving your health or fitness, losing weight, starting a business, paying off debt or enhancing your relationship, complexity is the enemy of progress!

In today's episode we'll talk about a new paradigm around progress and I'll help you catch yourself when you're adding unnecessary complexity and help you get to your simple, effective path to progress.

https://primalpotential.com/614

Stop Complicating, Start Simplifying

People complicate things to justify their inaction and support their excuses.

Complexity is the enemy of execution.

Stop adding more when less will do.

"Knowledge is about piling up facts. Wisdom lies in simplification" Martin Fischer

Eliminate the unnecessary so the necessary may speak.

What have you added to the facts?

Identify the essential & eliminate the rest.

Resources:

Hop on the wait list for our Summer 12 Weeks to Transformation

Today's episode is brought to you by Fabletics. You can see some of my favorites here and make sure you shop through this link to snag that awesome deal - 2 pairs of leggings for just $24!

Related episodes include:

Episode 438: Simplify

Episode 533: Simplify & Improve Your Decision Making

The 80/20 Rule for Weight Loss

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613: No More Missing Out on Vacation Jun 10, 2019

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Do you struggle with not wanting to miss out? Do vacations, travel or evenings out get you worried about that line between deprivation and over-indulgence?

Travel used to be a total train wreck for me. I was constantly worried about food. I worried about eating too much. I stressed about not enjoying things enough and feeling like I was on the sidelines, deprived.

I really saw it as either/or - either I indulge and feel frustrated with myself, or I don't and I feel like I'm missing out and deprived.

Last week, I took a vacation in Bermuda. I shared a lot of pictures in my Instagram stories and posted daily recaps in our private (free) Primal Potential FB group. Today, I'm sharing the mindsets and strategies I employed to ensure that I didn't ever miss out AND I felt amazing every single day! You never have to feel like you're missing out again AND you don't have to return feeling like you "blew it".

https://primalpotential.com/613/

Resources:

Hop on the wait list for the summer 12 Weeks to Transformation!

Join us in the free Primal Potential FB group!

Past episodes on vacation & travel include:

Episode 177 - Travel & Weight Loss

Episode 461 - Avoid Travel Train Wrecks Part 1

Episode 462 - Avoid Travel Train Wrecks Part 2

Episode 534 - Binge Eating & The Holidays

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Don't forget to enter to win our weekly Saturday show giveaways! Every Saturday, we pick a winner from someone who has shared the podcast on social media (and tagged us) or left a review of the podcast in iTunes or a review of Chasing Cupcakes on Amazon!

612: Are Protein Smoothies Worth It? Jun 08, 2019

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It's another listener question & coaching episode! Today we're tackling protein smoothies - are they worth it? Should you drink them? Are they a waste of money or calories?

On all of our Saturday shows we do a GIVEAWAY! Today's winner is @karmachow! Email sarah@primapotential.com with 613 winner in the subject line! You win one of my favorite things: Artisana Coconut Butter travel packets from our sponsor - Thrive Market!

If you're new to Thrive Market, be sure to shop through thrivemarket.com/primalpotential so you get a free 30-day trial membership AND 20% off your first order!

There will be a new winner every single week, announced on the Saturday episode of the podcast! The following are ways you can win:

Leave a review of Chasing Cupcakes on Amazon OR
Rate & review the Primal Potential podcast on iTunes OR
Publish a post on your IG or FB (not inside the Primal Potential FB group) sharing an episode of the Primal Potential podcast you've loved. Make sure to tag @elizabethbenton on IG or @PrimalPotentialPodcast on FB so we see & can count the entry

Curious about protein smoothies? Here's one of my fave smoothie recipes that mimicks the "Shamrock Shake" from McDonalds! Lately, the most common way I make my shakes are the two variations below:

Choc/PB

1/2 can light coconut milk
1/2 cup frozen cauliflower rice
2 tsp sunflower butter
1 scoop chocolate protein powder (here's the one I use)
pinch of pink himalayan sea salt
water as needed for desired thickness

Vanilla/Berry

2 cups unsweetened nut milk of choice (I usually do cashew) - water is fine, too
1/2 cup frozen cauliflower rice
1/4 cup frozen raspberries
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (here's the one I use)
pinch of pink himalayan sea salt
water as needed for desired thickness

If you have a question for a future episode, submit them here.

Resources:

Make sure you're on the wait list for the Summer 2019 12 Weeks to Transformation!

Chasing Cupcakes

611: Creating Big Change & Refusing to Settle Jun 06, 2019

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If you want to make big change in your life but you aren't sure how - this is your show. If you're going through the motions & want to break free, tune in!

Today I'm talking with Rob Murgatroyd about his decision to refuse the status quo and his unwillingness to settle for anything less than a life he loved. We're exploring how he walked about from a successful chiropractic practice and embraced uncertainty so he could create the life of his dreams instead of settling for a routine he was no longer enjoying.

Rob is so full of powerful truths and empowering mindsets. He serves up some tough love, reminding us that we can certainly continue to tell the story of why we can't do something but we're also free to stop telling that story and start to focus on how and why we can.

https://primalpotential.com/611/

Want to connect with Rob? Check out his Work Hard Play Hard mastermind here.

Tips for Creating Big Change

Ask yourself these questions:

What would it look like if this was easy?

What would it look like if this was fun?

What would it look like if this was elegant?

Learn more about morning pages for starting the day with intention & opportunity.

One of Rob's tools for creating big change in his life is to use the mantra "I belong here". While I love that mantra and think it's an awesome tool for stepping up and creating confidence, what I love most is what he said next. He said that he says it over and over (for weeks and months) "until it starts to feel real..." That's the ticket. We create these new stories and we repeat them until they feel real. Whether the story is, "I make great choices" or "I am a creative energetic problem solver" or "I belong here" - you repeat it and repeat it until it starts to feel real. (Tune in for more on this)

Resources:

Chasing Cupcakes for questions

Today's episode is brought to you by Thrive Market! Make sure to check them out and when you register via this link, you get a free 30-day trial and 20% off your first order!

Want to connect with Rob? Check out his Work Hard Play Hard mastermind here.

610: Inconsistency - A New Perspective Jun 03, 2019

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If you're struggling with inconsistency, this episode is for you. This new perspective on the cost of inconsistency will reframe all your future choices! Today we're taking something you've probably heard before and taking it someplace new and powerful.

We all understand that consistency is something that accumulates in value over time and that inconsistency reflects a short term perspective rather than a long term one, but today, we're putting it in a whole new light that makes the price paid for your lack of consistency MUCH more real!

I'm taking you inside the 12 Weeks to Transformation with this one and I can't wait to hear what you think!

Don't forget that I'm doing free video coaching for everyone on the 12 Weeks to Transformation wait list over the next couple weeks so get on the wait list now!

Today's episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic - you can use the coupon code PRIMAL to save 15% off your next order!

Resources:

Learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation & get on the wait list! Registration opens up for our next 12 Weeks to Transformation in just a few weeks and between now and then, I'll be sharing FREE weekly coaching with everyone on the wait list to help you determine if my style is a good fit for you and if the 12 WT will help you crush your goals so make sure you're on that wait list!

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Want more episodes like this? Listen to episode 548 for more tough love, straight talk and tips to create progress and momentum!

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