Destined To Be

Excuses Begone! How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Resources

The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins

Neil deGrasse Tyson

From Mental Illness to Mental Wellness - EP018 Feb 25, 2020

Show notes

Do you suffer from long-lasting sadness or irritability? Extremely high or low moods? Excessive fear, worry or anxiety? Have you experienced dramatic changes in your eating or sleeping habits? Or periods of social withdrawal?

Have you always assumed that what you're feeling is normal?

The truth is, if you answered YES to any of those questions, you're exhibiting signs of mental illness. So, what can we do TODAY to take inventory of our mental health, become aware of what triggers us, and move the needle toward mental wellness?

On this episode, we're sharing the five signs of mental illness—and why we don't talk about it. We discuss the experience of feeling anxiety when a situation is out of our control and explain how blame and judgement attract even more toxic energy.

We go on to introduce the formal definition of mental wellness, describing how it involves being part of and bringing value to a community. Listen in for insight into designing your life around the things that bring you joy and learn to make ONE better choice in THIS moment to improve your mental health!

Key Takeaways

The five signs of mental illness and why we don't talk about it

Jeremiah's experience of getting anxious when he can't control a situation

How mental wellness involves being part of + bringing value to a community

How to develop an awareness of what triggers your anxiety

The statistics around mental illness, addiction and access to treatment

Mallory's advice on making ONE better choice in THIS moment

How blame and judgement attract more toxic energy

Jeremiah's greatest challenge around not taking things personally

How to design your life to build in the things that bring you JOY

Connect with Jeremiah & Mallory

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz

Resources

Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia by Elizabeth Gilbert

The Choice to Be a Cancer Survivor—with Jillian Murphy - EP017 Feb 20, 2020

Show notes

Jillian Murphy was diagnosed with cancer at the age of five. During treatment, she overheard a doctor say that children who have positive attitudes do much better through the chemotherapy process. And she made the choice to be a survivor.

Jillian is a proud mother, three-time cancer survivor, weight loss transformation coach and professional fitness model. She also serves as the Director of Sales in the Health & Wellness Division at Lipari Foods. Jillian is passionate about sharing her understanding of the gut microbiome and its impact on mental wellness.

On this episode of Destined to Be, Jillian joins us to discuss her experience with childhood leukemia and explain how surviving cancer shaped her life. She describes the all-or-nothing attitude she leveraged to lose 70 pounds and earn her pro card as a fitness competitor. Listen in for Jillian's insight on how mental wellness impacts every aspect of our health and learn how the right outlook can help you level up and create a better life!

Key Takeaways

Jillian's experience with childhood leukemia and how it shaped her life

How Jillian thinks about modern medicine and when to question your doctors

How Jillian lost 70 pounds and started doing fitness competitions

How Jillian is finding happiness now in exercising because she loves it

How what lights us up can change over time

Jillian's role in the Health & Wellness Division at Lipari Foods

How mental wellness impacts every aspect of our lives

Why Jillian dedicates her time to helping others level up + create a better life

Connect with Jillian

Jillian on Instagram

Jillian on Facebook

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Resources

Lipari Foods

Why You Should Want MORE Haters - EP016 Feb 18, 2020

Show notes

How many haters do you have? If you only have ten, you should be striving for ten more.

Why? Well, haters don't hate on AVERAGE people. The haters come out when you start voicing your big dreams. When you're making an impact. When you're living a life of abundance.

But how do you learn to live with people sippin' on the Haterade WITHOUT taking it personally?

On this episode, we're discussing why it makes people uncomfortable when we break out of mediocrity and become person we're destined to be. We weigh in on how to admit that you do care about what the haters think—without letting it stop you or change the way you feel about yourself.

We also share our process for deciding how to respond when haters voice a negative opinion, sharing the question we ask ourselves and the reason why our egos are addicted to judgement and negativity. Listen in to understand why AVERAGE is the ENEMY and learn to be okay with it when people don't understand what you're doing.

Key Takeaways

The definition of a hater + how most haters want what you have

Why it makes people uncomfortable when we break out of mediocrity

How to admit that you do care without letting the haters stop you

Our choices for how respond to people who voice a negative opinion

Why our egos are addicted to negativity and judgement

How our scars help us become the person we're destined to be

Why haters don't hate on AVERAGE people

How to be okay with not everyone understanding what you're doing

Why it's crucial to keep showing up vs. putting a zero on the board

Connect with Jeremiah & Mallory

Transform Your Gut Health for Optimal Performance—with Julia Crozier - EP015 Feb 13, 2020

Show notes

We're conditioned to respect the medical community and follow our doctor's advice. But when Julia Crozier was prescribed a drug that didn't address the cause of her inflammation (and only offered a 0.1% improvement in masking her symptoms), she knew there had to be a better way. Julia did her own research and healed from the inside out, leveraging an understanding of nutrition to transform her gut health.

Julia has a master's degree in molecular biology with a concentration in stem cell research from Oakland University, and she is working toward a Holistic Nutrition Consultant certification. She also serves as a Research Assistant at Karmanos Cancer Institute where she is involved in ovarian cancer research. In light of her own experience, Julia is committed to helping others improve their gut health to achieve optimal performance.

On this episode of Destined to Be, Julia joins us to share her struggle with bloating, acne and inflammation, discussing what inspired her to look for answers beyond what the doctors told her. She walks us through the process of using an elimination diet to identify food sensitivities and transform your gut health, explaining how the human body was designed to eat mostly greens—despite what we've been conditioned to believe! Listen in for Julia's insight on the link between a strong microbiome and an effective immune system and learn what simple steps you can take TODAY to improve your gut health.

Key Takeaways

Julia's background in molecular biology, stem cells and holistic nutrition

How Julia struggled with bloating, acne and inflammation

What inspired Julia to look for answers beyond what the doctors told her

The difference between functional/holistic and western medicine

Julia's surprise that doctors are not required to take a single nutrition course

How the elimination diet works to identify food sensitivities + transform gut health

How to develop an abundance mindset around starting a plant-based diet

Julia's insight on how the human body evolved to eat mostly greens

The steps you can take NOW to improve your gut health

Add one serving of fruit or greens to meal
Start with one liter of water per day
Address sugar addiction with baby steps

How the skin functions as our biggest organ of elimination

The link between a strong microbiome and an effective immune system

Connect with Julia

Julia on LinkedIn

Julia on Instagram

Julia on Facebook

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Resources

PubMed

Google Scholar

Get Uncomfortable & Make Progress Toward Your Dreams - EP014 Feb 11, 2020

Show notes

If you're not taking steps to make your dreams a reality, what are you waiting for?

If you're not living up to your full potential and you feel stuck, it's way past time to get uncomfortable and start doing the little things that will move you toward your goals. Because, seriously, if not NOW, when?

On this episode of Destined to Be, we're discussing the relationship between success and a willingness to get uncomfortable. We explain why setting up good habits is crucial in achieving our goals, describing how the little things we do every day build our confidence and lead to meaningful progress over time.

We also cover the danger of playing the comparison game, offering insight on how to design your life around what gives YOU energy and be present in everything you do. Listen in to understand why discipline is more important than motivation and learn to appreciate the PROCESS as you work to become the person you're destined to be.

Key Takeaways

The connection between success + a willingness to get uncomfortable

Why we fall back on our habits (good or bad) when things get tough

How the little things we do every day build our trust in ourselves

Mallory's insight on why discipline is more important than motivation

Jeremiah's take on why PROGRESS is crucial to FULFILLMENT

The danger in comparing your beginning to someone else's middle

Why couples must be willing to have uncomfortable conversations

The value in the PROCESS of working toward our goals

How to design your life around your unique strengths and priorities

How to push into your mission when you lack confidence

Connect with Jeremiah & Mallory

Action Closer on Instagram

Resources

The Enneagram Institute

Serving Others Through Sales—with Jason Howland - EP013 Feb 06, 2020

Show notes

"You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want." --Zig Ziglar

Are you curious about network marketing but don't see yourself as a salesperson? What if I told you that sales isn't about pressuring people into buying something, but serving others by providing them with what they need? What if, by learning to sell (and helping others do the same), you could offer big-time value, make the world a better place AND get everything you want out of life in the process?

Jason Howland is the sales coach, speaker and business consultant behind Action Closer. He supports hard-working contractors stuck between doing the work and marketing it, teaching them the sales skills necessary to grow their businesses. Jason is also the author of the forthcoming book Becoming an Action Closer.

On this episode of Destined to Be, Jason joins us to share his definition of sales and explain how believing in the product and having fun contribute to what he calls sales-esteem. He weighs in on the difference between a salesperson and a closer, walking us through the four yeses you need to ask for the sale. Listen in for Jason's insight around trading time for money versus providing value and learn how YOU can scale your impact by helping others reach their goals.

Key Takeaways

Jason's definition of sales as SERVICE

How believing in the product and having fun contribute to sales-esteem

Jason's tips for getting over your fear of selling

The difference between a closer and a salesperson

The 4 yeses you need to ask for the sale

Company
Product
Guarantee
Me

Why the objection you would give is the hardest for you to overcome

Jason's take on trading time for money vs. the commission structure

Jason's insight around the science of selling

The opportunity for entrepreneurs to scale their impact

How anyone willing to get out of their comfort zone can learn sales

Jason's advice for practicing sales skills as a side hustle

Why anything you have to trick people into buying is not worth selling

Connect with Jason

Action Closer

Jason on Facebook

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Sell or Be Sold: How to Get Your Way in Business and in Life by Grant Cardone

Resources

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Zig Ziglar

Facebook Marketplace

How to Take Inventory and Set Intentions with an Evening Routine - EP012 Feb 04, 2020

Show notes

Morning routines get a lot of love for helping successful people start the day in their power. But the truth is, your morning routine is only as good as the preparation you do the night before. To wake up in a proactive state, you have to set intentions the evening prior. So, what does a purposeful nighttime routine look like?

On this episode of Destined to Be, we're sharing our evening routine, discussing the technology we use to track the duration and quality of our sleep and the breathing exercises we use to reset the autonomic nervous system. We discuss our practice of praying out loud together at night and describe how we take inventory of the day and set expectations for tomorrow.

We also weigh in on how to process and reassign meaning to challenging events, reframing ourselves as victors rather than victims in any given situation. Listen in for insight on creating an effective Mind Movie to incorporate in your own evening routine (without getting distracted by your smartphone) and learn how to access your subconscious mind for solutions while you sleep!

Key Takeaways

How preparing the night before helps us wake up in a proactive state

The technology we use to track the duration and quality of our sleep

Leveraging breathing exercises to reset the autonomic nervous system

Our practice of praying out loud together before we go to bed

How to take inventory of your day and set expectations for tomorrow

How to reassign meaning to an event as a victor rather than victim

Why Jeremiah likes to process catastrophic events in writing

How we incorporate the Mind Movie as part of our evening routine

How + why we minimize the time spent on our smartphones at night

How to access your subconscious mind for solutions while you sleep

Mallory's advice on doing a brain dump of 'things to do' before bed

Connect with Jeremiah & Mallory

Morning Routine on DTB EP006

Resources

Chris Harder

Calm App

Pavlok

Beautyrest Sleeptracker

Amy Ledin on DTB EP005

Mind Movies

Dr. Joe Dispenza

Are You Chasing Money or Fulfillment?—with Michael Dash - EP011 Jan 30, 2020

Show notes

Michael Dash was successful in the conventional sense of the word. He was making a lot of money running a staffing business, but he was a miserable human. He started every day by popping an Adderall, and he felt like his company was running him—instead of the other way around. And though he was cynical about self-development, he couldn't help but ask, 'Would it be so bad to life a different way?'

Michael is the seasoned entrepreneur behind MD Coaching and Mentoring, a practice dedicated to helping business owners take their revenue to the next level. He is also the bestselling author of Chasing the High: An Entrepreneur's Mindset Through Addiction, Lawsuits, and His Journey to the Edge and the creator of FATE (From Addict to Entrepreneur), a program designed to help people take control of their compulsive behaviors and step into the leader they were born to be.

On this episode of the podcast, Michael joins us to share his experience with a gambling addiction and his journey as an entrepreneur, explaining why multiple seven-figure success in the recruiting industry did not bring him fulfillment. He discusses how we're programmed by societal norms to follow a certain path and why he was skeptical about self-development concepts like manifesting, flow and intuition. Listen in for insight on Michael's four-step process for getting aligned with your true purpose—from self-recognition to curiosity to action to community.

Key Takeaways

How Michael developed a gambling addiction at the age of 11

Michael's first foray into entrepreneurship as a bookie + drug dealer

Michael's success building a company in the recruiting industry

How Michael separated gambling and drug use from his career

The surprising reason Michael attended his first Gamblers Anonymous meeting

How Michael's side hustle hiring reps for E*TRADE Financial grew into a new business

How to break free of the societal norms that program us to follow a certain path

Michael's introduction to the ideas of flow, manifesting and intuitive energy

How self-development work helped Michael shift the way he makes decisions

How money proved to be Michael's biggest addiction of all

Michael's 4-step process for getting aligned with your true purpose

Connect with Michael

Michael's Website

Michael on Facebook

Michael on Instagram

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