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250. Liz Hernandez, Founder of WORDAFUL May 08, 2023

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As a former radio host and entertainment reporter for Access Hollywood, E! News and MTV, Liz Hernandez built a career on words. However, after the tragic loss of her mom to Alzheimers, words took on a whole new importance. In today's episode, she talks about how working through her grief helped her furthr concept WORDAFUL, a video and live event series that focuses on the importance of how we communicate with others and ourselves (the brand also has a wildly popular card game and affirmation deck). Plus: The big ask that completely changed her life, how affirmations actually impact our brain, and how to make "doing the work" work for you.

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Do You Remember When You Wanted What You Have Now? May 05, 2023

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Feeling pretty sappy and excited and nostalgic and all the things this week. Chatting about my time at the ESPNW Summit, and answering a listener question about my annual and quarterly goal-setting process (plus: offering up my two biggest goal-setting tips!).

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#HURDLEMOMENT: How To Beat Imposter Syndrome & Own Your Value May 03, 2023

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Imposter syndrome — feeling anxious and not experiencing success internally, despite being high-performing in external, objective ways — always manages to seep in at the worst times. And even worse? It is more prevalent amongst women. But the good news is that you can combat it with the right tools in your toolbox. In today's episode, I'm offering up five helpful strategies for coming out on top.

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249. Melissa Urban, Co-Founder & CEO of Whole 30 May 01, 2023

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Today, Melissa Urban is the CEO of Whole 30. But more than 20 years ago, she was coming out on the other side of her second stint in rehab after overcoming addiction and navigating sexual abuse. For episode 249, Melissa opens up about how she concepted Whole 30, the ways that the program has dramatically impacted her life for the better, and who the elimination-style plan is for (versus who it's not). Plus: She opens up about her trauma history, which informed her expertise in setting and maintaining boundaries (as well as her latest book, The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits That Will Set You Free).

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What Small Action Can You Take Within the Next 2 Weeks? Apr 28, 2023

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How can you be smarter about setting your goals? Plus: Answering a listener question about how to make better decisions, and navigating regret.

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#HURDLEMOMENT: How to Bring More Positivity Into Your Life Apr 26, 2023

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Ever wish you were a more upbeat, positive person? That you could embrace every day with a can-do mindset? Longtime magazine editor Meaghan B Murphy is on the show today to talk about how. The Woman's Day editor-in-chief and author of Your Fully Charged Life offers up how she was able to pivot from being grumpy (her words, not mine) to being full of "yay." She also shares her science-backed tips on how to bring positivity into your regular routine if it may be lacking.

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248. Olivia Amato, Peloton Instructor Apr 24, 2023

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Five years ago, Olivia Amato was living an entirely different life. Working in finance, she knew she wasn't happy pursuing her 9-to-5. And so, she left it to explore the New York fitness industry — and the rest is history. For episode 248, she talks about what that transition was like for her, how she felt about the flexibility in her starting schedule. Plus: She gets candid about navigating COVID and what it was like to date her now-husband during the pandemic, as well as where she sees herself going next in her career.

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Are You The Only Thing Standing In Your Own Way? Apr 21, 2023

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What happens when you let stress, ego, and fear get in the way of going after what you really want? Talking you through that, plus answering a listener question about how to navigate life post job layoff.

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#HURDLEMOMENT: Expert Tips for A Better Night's Sleep Apr 19, 2023

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Welcome Dr. Rebecca Robins, an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Associate Scientist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and new partner to Sonesta to offer travelers a variety of ways to improve on the quantity and quality of sleep. We're talking all things sleep: How to get better sleep, tips for getting (and staying) asleep, the difference between sleep quality vs. quantity — and more.

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247. Viola Cheptoo, Pro Runner Apr 17, 2023

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This week I’m bringing you my conversation with Viola Cheptoo, a professional runner for Adidas who is — if you’re tuning in on marathon Monday, April 17 — perhaps running the Boston Marathon as you listen to this. She talks to us about the ebb and flow of her love for sport and running, originally motivated large in part by her brother, fellow elite Bernard Lagat. She talks about what it was like to debut in New York and come in second place, plus her big hopes for this year’s 26.2 in Boston.

However, a large part of our conversation focuses on sensitive topics including body image struggles, including what it was like to navigate bullying and abuse from a young age — both at school and within her home, as well as the tragedy surrounding the killing of her dear friend and fellow runner Agnes Tirop. Viola has made it her mission to speak out about domestic and gender-based violence as a result of the tragedy, through her work with a non-profit Tirop's Angels. Although a lot of the topics are difficult, Viola’s outlook is truly one of optimism and hope. I’m so grateful that we were able to connect here in Boston leading up to such a big moment for her! I also do want to thank her sponsor Adidas for connecting us, and plug their AdiClub membership, which has a ton of benefits including free shipping and a 15% off voucher. To learn more, visit adidas.com/adiClub.

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