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Thriving Through Perimenopause and Menopause with Cynthia Thurlow Jan 08, 2021

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Ladies, you do not have to settle for anything less than feeling your best as you age. Cynthia Thurlow, Nurse Practitioner and Intermittent Fasting Expert joins me in this episode. She tells us everything we need to know in order to THRIVE, not just survive during perimenopause and menopause. As you have heard in several other episodes on different topics self care plays a huge part in this. Tune in to learn how to adjust your diet, your lifestyle and you workouts to continue to feel your absolute best. Check out Cynthia's amazing podcast, Every Day Wellness, connect with her on Instagram and view her TedTalk on Intermittent Fasting on Youtube that has gone viral.

The Lessons of 2020 Dec 30, 2020

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What a year! In this solo episode I discuss what I learned over the last 12 months.

The Pleasure Revolution with Dr. Jordin Wiggins Dec 22, 2020

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Dr. Jordin Wiggins is a Naturopathic Doctor, entrepreneur, and women’s sexual health disruptor. She is revolutionizing the way we deliver, educate and talk about sexual health and pleasure. As the author of The Pink Canary, Dr. Wiggins has unlocked the hidden secret to optimal wellness and the real-life ways you can start to welcome pleasure back into your life & relationships.

I found Dr. Jordin via my friend Breanne Kallonen who has also been on the show. In this episode we discuss why so many women are experiencing anhedonia, or loss of joy and what we can do to start getting it back. Women today are overwhelmed by life and it's putting a real damper on our pleasure. We're not just talking about sexual pleasure (although we do go there), but the simple pleasures of getting your nails done or getting your hair done. Speaking of pleasure, most women don't know what they want let alone feel that they can ask for it. Again, this isn't just in the bedroom, but in life in general. You will see how this is all connected and it's time for a pleasure revolution. Dr. Jordin is leading the way and I have appointed myself co-captain!

The discussion leads us to the bigger point that our current healthcare system fails women. So many women visit their doctors only to be told that their hormone are in the "acceptable" range and they are left feeling tired, run down and can't lose weight. Dr. Jordin reminds us that we deserve (yes you are worthy) to feel optimal, our very best. Please listen and love this episode and join the revolution with us!

Social Links & Website: www.thepleasurecollective.com

https://www.instagram.com/drjordinwiggins/

https://www.facebook.com/drwigginsnd/

Link to her FREE online community: https://www.thepleasurecollective.com/pleasure-mindset-bootcamp

Link to my the Pink Canary on amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Pink-Canary-Hidden-Secret-Optimum-ebook/dp/B084C3B3NH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34LVP3CZBPZU&dchild=1&keywords=the+pink+canary+jordin&qid=1596640914&sprefix=pink+canary+jo%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1

Taming the Bully Inside and Out with Marilise De Villiers Dec 13, 2020

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Marilise de Villers is a mindset and performance coach and best-selling author. I met her in 2018 at a High Performance Coaching Certification. I was drawn to her kindness and soft spoken energy. Little did I know the hell she had just endured. In this episode, Marilise explains why she wrote Roar, Taming the Bulling Inside and Out and how you can deal with your own bullies. She describes the toxic work environment she was in and the narcissist that eventually demoted her in front of her entire team. This was the catalyst that pushed her to finally leave this job and start writing this book. As it turns out, Marilise had also used her voice in the past to call out the bully who sexually assaulted not on her, but her younger sister as well. In the latter part of the podcast she talks about how this sexual abuse led to years of eating disorders and how she was able to crawl her way out of th black hole. The thing with bullies is, they aren't just outside of us, there is also a bully within. We have to know when to recognize when that voice is speaking too loudly to you can stop that self-sabotage. According to the research that Marilise has done, this is a very familiar scenario that often gets brushed under the rug because those who are being bullied know they can find a job elsewhere and would rather quit while keeping their dignity in tact. About 30% of workplace bullies are females, but Marilise shared that the shocking majority of women who speak to Marilise about their personal bullies, are dealing with a female bully. She goes into talk about why women in the board room start to take on more of an masculine energy and how in the board room, if they are not confident, they don't like to let other women in because they feel special as the only woman. I found this part of our conversation extremely interesting. In the middle of the show we dive into the sexual abuse that Marilise experience and how that led to her eating disorders and we commiserate about our college experience and the pressure we put on ourselves. I know many of you will be able to relate. Finally, Marilise talks about her experience working with a coach to learn how to track her macros, strength train and get her confidence back. She knew that after leaving that toxic environment the had to prioritize getting her mental, physical and emotional health back on track. For Marlisise, food and exercise is now about being able to show up the way she wants to, full of energy and vibrant. Showing up and having energy for life so she can be her best. One of my favorite quotes, "I still push myself, I've always got a new challenge and a new level to reach .But the conversation is more self-compassionate these days. Find Marilise here: https://www.marilise-de-villiers.com Read her book here: ROAR! Taming the Bully Inside and Out And get ready for the audio version to come out in January!!

Why Working Out Is Making You Fat Nov 17, 2020

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We've been lied to. Eat less and exercise more is getting us absolutely nowhere. In fact it has a .6% success rate. That's right, LESS THAN ONE PERCENT success rate. In order to lose fat and lose it for good you have to take a look at your life as a whole. Look at your job satisfaction, relationships, connections, perceived stressors and relationship with food and exercise.

Breanne Kallonen is back talking with us about what really matters when it comes to fat loss. WE have to look at lifestyle, hormones and nutrient absorption. But before you go and do a bunch of testing, or assume your hormones are a mess, make sure you're eating enough protein, getting enough sleep and eating a balance of macronutrients.
Breanne talks to us about her program, Metabolic Reset and why it works to help clients lose fat WITHOUT exercise. Of course exercise is eventually added back in, but first she address the issues mentioned above along with your mindset.

We both agree, you have to think long-term, you have to have an exit strategy and you have to be OK with learning as you go.
Make sure you check Breanne out at her website https://www.breannekallonen.com and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/breannekallonen/.

What it Really Takes to Run an Online Business with Digital Marketing Expert, Lindsey Murray Oct 23, 2020

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Digital marketing expert, Lindsey Murray is back to talk about not only what it really takes to run a successful online business, but also what is going on with current trends. Yes, you've got to do reels.

We start off by discussion the current climate and why, despite political and and pandemic uncertainty, you still need to show up for your customers because your customers need you now more than ever.

One of my favorite take-aways was attract, engage and retain as it pertains to new customers and current clients. We also talked about "keeping the main thing the main thing" so people know what they are getting when they sign up with you. You can grow, adapt and evolve, but keep your main product and service your main product or service.

Most people start their online business as a side gig so we discuss the benefits of starting this way and when to start to scale back from your "real job."
Finally, we talk about when it's time to hire other people so you can grow your business.
This episode is a MUST listen for anyone wanting to start an online business in any industry!

Follow Lindsay on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lindseysmurray/.

More is Not Better, Less is Not Better, Better is Better with Josh Levine Oct 08, 2020

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And what's better is highly individualized for each person.

In this episode Josh and I talk about what makes your training and nutrition better. Sometimes we think we need to do more in order to improve, that's not always the case. Sometimes we think we need to do less to improve, like when it comes to our diet, but that's not always true either. What equals "better" varies from person to person and with the help of a coach, you can figure out what "better" is for you.
This lends itself to a discussion on stress management because in order to improve, you have to be managing your stress. We do this by adjusting our training and nutrition and sleep.
Finally, we dive into how you can get the most out of working with your coach. Communication is key so your coach can understand what all is going on in your life so they can adjust the toggles to make the best decisions for you.
Make sure you're following Josh on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/joshlevinefitness/.

You've Been Brainwashed - Dismantling Diet Culture with Therapist Joe Eiben Sep 30, 2020

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We go deep in this one! Joe Eiben is back and he is helping us break down the collective unconscious of diet culture and the difference between that and living well. Whoa. Bottom line, we've been brainwashed. Brainwashed by the food industry, the diet industry, even our own parents. The old programming runs deep and it's time for us to wake the f*ck up. You will have so many lightbulbs go off as you listen and re-listen to this episode. We have to take a close look at our patterns and why we keep doing the same things over and over, again and again. Often times we are justifying our actions because it's easier than actually changing. This episode could very well be the very thing that helps you finally start to reprogram your mind. For more on Joe, check out his website: https://www.joeeiben.com

Time Is On Our Side with Le Bergin, Head Trainer for FASTer Way to Fat Loss Aug 16, 2020

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Le is the head trainer for the fastest growing digital fitness and nutrition company in the nation, FASTer Way to Fat Loss. I had the pleasure of becoming friends with Le when recording yoga classes for the FASTerWay. It became immediately clear to me that this woman knows her stuff and has so much to share with the world. In this episode we discuss how Le went from being a school teacher and runner to a trainer who now uses strength training as her preferred method of fitness. She shares her philosophy on training and nutrition and what really works in the long run. We also discuss the importance of women supporting women and also making sure you are getting your fitness and nutrition information from the right people. Her perspective on life, training and nutrition are worth a listen. I trust this woman with all of my heart and I want the world to hear her point of view. Her experience in life and as a trainer and nutrition coach are extremely valuable and I know you will LOVE this episode.

Getting to Know Coach Leanne - What it Takes to Let Go of Your Past & Create Change Aug 10, 2020

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Leanne Lang and I have been working together for about 3 years and if you've been following along for any amount of time you know her as Coach Leanne. She actually wears several hats and the woman you know and love today is not the same person she was 10 years ago. In this episode Leanne tells us about her upbringing, how that impacted the way she navigated young adulthood and how she overcame several obstacles. Her story is much different from most people you have met growing up in the suburbs of Denver, or any other major metropolitan area. You will see how her childhood created the resilient woman you see today. My favorite part of the podcast is when Leanne shares what she believes it really takes to change as well as where clients are holding themselves back. You will fall in love with Leanne in this episode and understand why I am honored to call her my friend and colleague.

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