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Powerback 212: If I Slow Down It Will All Fall Apart... Jun 27, 2024

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Do you ever feel like there's this looming feeling that if “I slow down then everything is going to fall apart”?
You have been going a hundred miles an hour, juggling way too many damn things, trying to force and make things work, and feeling like you're not quite getting anywhere.
When you're trying to pause and take a break our brains tell us things like “I don't want to lose momentum. I don't want to lose credibility. What if it doesn't work out? What if I never want to go back to it?”. All that spiraling stuff is convincing you that you need to do things when your mind and your body are telling you that it needs a break and some time to reset.
In today’s Powerback® episode, we're going to look at this through a new lens and what can actually happen when you give yourself the chance to pause, to refocus, and to move forward in alignment.
We’ll go through:

Why we have such a hard time slowing down
Getting into your conscious mind and your body
What you can get out of taking a pause
Determining what your pause will look like
A special announcement about The Gutsy Podcast

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212: Outward Productivity to Inward Fulfillment with Cathryn Lavery Jun 25, 2024

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Sometimes you get to the top and realize you’ve built your own prison. The hard work, late nights, and big numbers can lead to fractured relationships and personal emptiness if it’s built off of outward productivity.
Today we’re talking with Cathryn Lavery about shifting from hustling your way to the top to integrating inward fulfillment into your decision-making - something that leads to feeling good about yourself, what you’ve created, and celebrating with the people you love the most.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

Lessons from Tony Robbins
From the fine recipe to successful entrepreneur
The prison Cathryn built for herself while building her business
How business affects personal relationships and vice versa
Presence over balance in your life
Buying the business back
How Cathryn measures enoughness
Detaching working and being productive from success and happiness
Allowing yourself to have whitespace
What personal fulfillment looks like to Cathryn

Cathryn is a serial entrepreneur, 2019 Inc 500 member, and the founder of BestSelf, a product brand that develops tools to help people become the best version of themselves, whether that be hitting their goals or cultivating healthy relationships. Endorsed by Shark Tank star Daymond John, BestSelf won Shopify’s Build a Bigger Business competition, received one-on-one mentorship from Tony Robbins, and sold over $45 million in product over 6.5 years before being acquired in 2022. Cathryn just repurchased the company earlier this year and is looking forward to having a do-over and applying the lessons she's learned along the way.
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Foundations for Getting Out of Your Head - a FREE 5-day private podcast experience. During this 5-day private podcast experience, I will cut through the noise and be your guide to breaking free from what is holding you back - your thoughts.
You get a discount using the coupon code GUTSY on bestself.co.
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Powerback 211: Create a Plan - Stop Thinking, Start Moving Jun 20, 2024

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If you have been wanting to do something, but the bigness of it, the next steps, the clarity around it, all the things that you need to figure out just kind of freak you out, and then you shut down and stop doing it.
In today's Powerback® episode, you get to break it down into simplified next steps.
I'm going to walk you through very simple ways that you can actually create a plan so you can stop thinking about doing this thing and actually start moving.
I promise it's not as big and scary as what your head might tell you. If you're ready to do the damn thing and just need a little bit of guidance on how then make sure to tune in to this episode.
We’ll go through:

Understanding MindFuckery
Step 1 - Get clear on what you actually want
Step 2 - Committing and deciding you’re going to do it
Step 3 - Map out a plan

Resources from this episode
If you get caught in a cycle of negative thoughts that keeps you from living the life you want to live, The MindFuckery Workshop is the gateway to lasting change in your life and business. In just 5 days, you will learn how to get out of your head, make progress, and feel good. You’ll never have time until you make time for yourself. Join us from June 24-28, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM EST!
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211: How to Scale Your Business Without Burning Out with Milana Leshinsky Jun 18, 2024

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When you’re in alignment, everything is easier and more enjoyable. But when you’re out of alignment, you might find yourself waking up dreading the things you have to do. Building a business is more than big numbers and goals, it’s about creating something that fills your soul and allows you to live and work the way you want.
Today’s episode is an extra special one because our guest, Milana Leshinsky, was the very first coach I met back in 2003 and was a foundational mentor who planted the seed for my career as a speaker and coach.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

The history Milana and I have together
Milana’s from music teacher to coach and software founder
What Milana’s successful career brought her
The impact of our money stories and Milana’s mindset
Burnout and walking away from a 7-figure business
The importance of alignment and listening to the signals
The ripple effects of making decisions and taking different action
Why being booked solid is not the best goal
How to make money as you sleep

Milana is the author of two books, "Coaching Millions" and "Simplicity Entrepreneurship", and the originator of telesummit. She is also the creator of Coaching Genie, a coaching platform that allows you to create and deliver your coaching programs online. Since 2001, Milana has created and sold $9+ million dollars of programs, products, and trainings. Her goal is to empower thousands of freedom-seeking experts and entrepreneurs to conquer chaos, leverage their genius, and bring value to others without experiencing burnout.
Resources from this episode
Foundations for Getting Out of Your Head - a FREE 5-day private podcast experience. During this 5-day private podcast experience, I will cut through the noise and be your guide to breaking free from what is holding you back - your thoughts.
Check out Milana’s book on Amazon: Simplicity Entrepreneurship: Escape Burnout, Find Flow, and Discover the Shortest Path to Profit
Listen to Milana’s composition at milana.com/music.
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Coaching Website: coachinggenie.com
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Powerback 210: The Simple Phone Hack That’s Changing My Life Jun 13, 2024

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Look, breaking a habit is not an easy task, okay? But it is possible when you get out of your own way, you interrupt the patterns in your mind and you choose to move differently. You can break any habit or pattern, no matter how long it's been stuck in there.
In today’s Powerback® episode, I'm sharing this experiment that I've been doing: breaking the habit of scrolling mindlessly on my phone the second that I wake up. The simple act of choosing to plug it in in another room has led to some pretty interesting observations and breakthroughs.
You know how I always say, “The thing that you want the most is behind the thing that you resist the most”? In this story, I'm going to tell you how I absolutely resisted the thing I wanted the most, and now I have it.
We’ll go through:

Identifying & breaking a habit that’s not serving you
The one who motivates the motivator
The habit of scrolling mindlessly on my phone the second that I wake up
How this habit was not serving me
Replacing the old habit with something new

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210: You're Busy, But Are You Making Any Money? with Marley Majcher Jun 11, 2024

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If you’re working your ass off, can’t seem to put the laptop down, AND your bank account is nowhere near where you’d like it to be, this episode is for you.
Marley Majcher is today’s guest, and she’s a spitfire of knowledge. She shares her profound story about having it all yet feeling depleted and how she turned it all around to teach you how to be mindful of your time AND make the money you’re worth.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

Marley’s backstory in the restaurant business
How her business, The Party Goddess! started
Figuring out your own foundational challenges
Tracking and prioritizing your R.O.T. (return on your time)
How Marley prices her products and services
Making sure what you are doing actually works for your lifestyle
Knowing and owning your own shit
The time Marley worked with Snoop Dogg

Marley Majcher is the CEO of The Party Goddess!, a nationally acclaimed full-service event planning and catering company. From understated elegance to rock star fabulous, Marley is known for creating the most talked-about parties of the year for a client list ranging from top-tier businesses to A-list celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Sofia Vergara, and Britney Spears. As The Profit Goddess!, Marley is a top business coach in Los Angeles, and the author of But Are You Making Any Money?
Resources from this episode
If you get caught in a cycle of negative thoughts that keeps you from living the life you want to live, The MindFuckery Workshop is the gateway to lasting change in your life and business. In just 5 days, you will learn how to get out of your head, make progress, and feel good. You’ll never have time until you make time for yourself. Join us from June 24-28, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM EST!
Use code MINDFUCKERY15 when signing up: https://lauraaura.com/mindfuckery
Check out Marley Majcher’s book But Are You Making Any Money?: Stop Being Busy and Start Creating Cash.
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Website: thepartygoddess.com
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Powerback 209: How I Talked My Way Out of a Panic Attack Jun 06, 2024

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I recently talked myself out of a panic attack.
Now listen, I have struggled with depression and anxiety for well over a decade, and until this moment, I really felt like I was never in control of these things. This time I thought, you know what, I'm going to try something different.
I was able to talk myself out of a panic attack instead of going down that spiral and getting stuck in that sticky situation—if you suffer from this, you know exactly what I'm talking about—and I was able to gain control back. In fact, I was able to take my Powerback®.
So, on today's Powerback® episode, we're talking about how I got myself out of this freaking panic attack in a way that was very simple. It just required diligence, focus, and intention.
Disclaimer: this is not medical advice, make sure that you're talking to your doctor and make sure that you are checking for underlying conditions that can cause anxiety. Additionally, this is my experience, so take it with a grain of salt.
We’ll go through:

Celebrating our wedding anniversary in style
My mind hijacks the amazing moment, but I don’t let it
Interrupting my thoughts and sensations
Using grounding techniques, breathing, and somatic practices
Changing the focus and reframing

Resources from this episode
Foundations for Getting Out of Your Head - a FREE 5-day private podcast experience. During this 5-day private podcast experience, I will cut through the noise and be your guide to breaking free from what is holding you back - your thoughts.
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209: Disrupt The Thoughts That Are Draining Your Confidence with Chardét Ryel Jun 04, 2024

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Your thoughts have the ability to change your life or keep you stuck in the same cycle - the cycle that drains your confidence stops you from fully living your life, and convinces you to keep doing the things you know you’re ready to break free from.
Today, you’ll learn simple ways to disrupt your thoughts and habits from Behavior Change specialist Chardét Ryel.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

From burnout to leaving without a plan to entrepreneurship
Having a regular mental decluttering technique
The importance of finding what techniques are right for you
Why people don’t allow new habits or techniques to stick
Hustle, rest, and reflection
How to disrupt the thoughts that stop you
Replacing a habit for a habit and getting curious
Reducing, preventing, and shifting thoughts of self-doubt

Chardét is also a visibility mentor and podcast host of Feel Good Nakd. For 11 years, she’s worked to transform how we talk to ourselves & treat our bodies through behavior change psychology. Her mission is to break the barriers holding women back from feeling powerful in their lives, minds, and bodies.
Resources from this episode
If you get caught in a cycle of negative thoughts that keeps you from living the life you want to live, The MindFuckery Workshop is the gateway to lasting change in your life and business. In just 5 days, you will learn how to get out of your head, make progress, and feel good. You’ll never have time until you make time for yourself. Join us from June 24-28, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM EST!
https://lauraaura.myflodesk.com/mfw-waitlist
Learn more about Julia Cameron’s book The Artist’s Way here.
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Instagram: @itschardet
Podcast: Feel Good Nakd
Podcast (entrepreneurs): Her First 3 Years
Website: chardetryel.com
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Powerback 208: “I Don't Have Time To Feel” - Why Releasing Emotion Is Essential May 23, 2024

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When it comes to our feelings, sometimes the challenge is, ‘How do I express emotions when I'm not in the right place to be able to do that?’ Or maybe your schedule is just so full and dense that you're like, ‘Laura, I don't have time to feel; I just need to keep moving.’
The reality is that if you don't allow those emotions to come up, come out, and be expressed, they're going to show up in another way, and probably not in the way that you would prefer.
So, on today's Powerback® episode, we're gonna talk about making time to feel and giving yourself permission to release some of this bottled-up shit so that you not only feel better but are able to move forward as well.
We’ll go through:

What happens when you push off your feelings
Managing your emotions at work
Managing your emotions with your family
Managing your emotions in public
Expressing emotions isn’t just about the bad and the good ones
How you can release bottled-up emotions

Resources from this episode
If you get caught in a cycle of negative thoughts that keeps you from living the life you want to live, The MindFuckery Workshop is the gateway to lasting change in your life and business. In just 5 days, you will learn how to get out of your head, make progress, and feel good. You’ll never have time until you make time for yourself. Join us from June 24-28, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM EST!
https://lauraaura.myflodesk.com/mfw-waitlist
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208: Discover Your WOW Factors In Business with Amber Renae May 21, 2024

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Two failing businesses, bankruptcy, mental health issues, and cancer… these are all things that today’s guest has overcome and grown beyond to create a $10 Million business teaching 40k+ students worldwide. What helped her do this? Discovering her WOW factors—embracing who she really is and using skills from each phase of her life to create a dream business.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

Amber’s entrepreneurial journey of resilience and passion
What it takes to create a business that lights you up
Where you are is a stepping stone to where you’re meant to be
How to know it’s time to let go of your business
What WOW factors are all about
A quick and easy way to learn your skin tone
How to figure out your WOW and develop your confidence
Sharing your story in the way that resonates the most with you

Civil Engineer, serial entrepreneur, and TV star Amber Renae inspires women to discover their 'Wow' factors by building their dream digital business, personal branding, and self-love. Australia’s leading voice in online business, Amber educates thousands of students in all corners of the globe on a range of topics, including entrepreneurship, digital marketing, influencer marketing, and the power of personal branding. She’s the star of the hit US reality show Dream Life, which documents the creation of her latest e-learning project and is the author of Dream Life The Book.

Resources from this episode
Foundations for Getting Out of Your Head - a FREE 5-day private podcast experience. During this 5-day private podcast experience, I will cut through the noise and be your guide to breaking free from what is holding you back - your thoughts.
Find Amber’s book Dream Life at amberrenae.com/dream
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Instagram: @theamberrenae
Website: amberrenae.com
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