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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Ep 138 - Lindsey Schwartz - You Were Never Meant to Do Life Alone


Do you want to become a powerhouse? Do you struggle to figure out how to get out of your own way? In this episode, we dive into figuring out how to conquer self-doubt, get out of our own way, embrace our purpose, and empower other women along the way. We discuss how being an entrepreneur isn’t always easy, and the power that you can gain from having our own tribe of people who support you. 

In this episode, I talk with Lindsey Schwartz, wellness entrepreneur and best-selling author of Powerhouse Woman: How to get out of your own way, fulfill your unique purpose, and live a powerful life, about how she changed her life path in order to help more people in her life. She built the Powerhouse Women event and online communities to promote the idea that women are designed to create, and that when women get into action around their big ideas, the world works better. We discuss how women can find support in their own #GirlGang, and how we’re not meant to do life alone.

 

Questions I asked:

  • How can you push past self-doubt and fear?
  • Why did you start Powerhouse Women?
  • Why should we have a support system?
  • How do you deal with competition and jealousy?
  • Why should we change our thoughts?
  • Did you expect the book and the brand to take off?
  • Where did you come up with “Powerhouse Women” as your title?

 

Topics Discussed:

  • Getting out of your own way and into action around your ideas
  • How to stop doubting yourself
  • Finding a way to stop feeling alone
  • Fighting the jealousy in what others do
  • Tapping into confidence
  • Writing a book
  • Collaboration as women
  • The power of having a #GirlGang and how to build yours

 

Quotes from the show:

  • “I really wanted to make a difference in people’s lives.” @llindseyschwartz @SisterhoodSweat
  • “If I’m celebrating you, I’m more likely to achieve success myself.” @llindseyschwartz @SisterhoodSweat
  • “Jealous thoughts are just thoughts. It’s what you do with them.” @llindseyschwartz @SisterhoodSweat
  • “That’s not the world I want to live in. Here’s how I’m going to write it.” @llindseyschwartz @SisterhoodSweat
  • “Let me point you to the things that are already inside of you that make you a Powerhouse. We all have the fundamental things needed to take the first step.” @llindseyschwartz @SisterhoodSweat

 

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Ep 137 - Natalie Jill - Clear Up All Myths on Aging


Are you ready to age in reverse?  Tired of worrying about how to stay healthy?  In this episode, we dive into the idea of how we can age in reverse and level up our lives. The conversation focuses on how you can use fitness as the first step into the life you’ve always wanted. Natalie helps us understand what to do when you realize it’s time to surrender and make a change.

In this episode I talk with Natalie Jill, a Fat Loss Expert turned high performance coach who helps women Age in Reverse and level up their lives. She joins us to discuss how she became a fat loss expert. At age 47, Natalie has rebuilt and created everything from nothing three times over. Today, we really dig deep into the secrets to aging in reverse, as well as building a community on social media. Natalie shares advice on how we can change our story around fitness and aging, and finally stop stopping ourselves.

 

Questions I asked:

  • Tell us about your journey to where you are today.
  • Why did people identify with your journey?
  • Why did you write Aging in Reverse?
  • How did you change your mindset toward injury?
  • How can we get people to change their story in their head?
  • How can we stop stopping ourselves?
  • Why is it important to know your why?
  • What do you mean when you say “love your weight”?
  • How do you make the shift in your story?
  • How can we age in reverse?
  • How can you stay fit during an injury?
  • What are you tips for people who want to change how they eat?

Topics Discussed:

  • Surrendering
  • Building a brand online.
  • Why you need to be real online.
  • Why you can’t control it all.
  • Why you should find a solution instead of excuses.
  • Finding the evidence that supports what you truly want.
  • Truly digging deep into your why.
  • Learning why quick fixes don’t work
  • Knowing how to make the shift

 

Quotes from the show:

  • “It’s in those failures that new opportunities come from.” @NatalieJillFit @SisterhoodSweat
  • “There’s a lot of support in connection. There’s a lot of following in connection. There’s a lot of teaching and opportunity in connection.” @ NatalieJillFit @SisterhoodSweat
  • “I have these little glimpses of, Wow, I can’t control everything.” @ NatalieJillFit @SisterhoodSweat
  • “Wow, what a difference eating an anti-inflammatory diet makes.” @ NatalieJillFit @SisterhoodSweat
  • “Excuses or solutions, you decide.” @NatalieJillFit @SisterhoodSweat
  • “That deepest level. That is your why and when you stay attached to that, and get that driving core motivator, nothing will get in your way.” @NatalieJillFit @SisterhoodSweat

 

 

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Ep 136 - Andrew Hand - What to Do When You Go Splat!


Are you interested in in motivational speaking?  Do you sometimes feel like you’re not living up to your potential?  In this episode we dive discussing how we can do more in our lives, and how we can do the things that we are passionate about. We discuss the importance of following your heart, and self-love and self-worth.

 

 

In this episode I talk with Andrew Hand, musician and motivational speaker, about his life altering car accident and how that completely changed his life. We discuss how we can focus on our inner light and find out purpose and get clarity to pursue our goals. We discuss how we can make big changes in our lives, and the power of making a decision even if it doesn’t turn out right. We discuss how you can change your mindset, while also changing your external situations.

 

Questions I asked:

  • How did your life change?
  • How did you improve your depression?
  • What does answer the call of genius mean?
  • How can you be ready for more?
  • How can we stop waiting for change?
  • Why should we be selfish in our life?
  • How did you get started with public speaking?

 

Topics Discussed:

  • The car accident that Andrew had at 16
  • Improving our state of mind
  • Overcoming fear
  • The power of making a decision
  • Stop playing small.
  • How music has impacted Andrew
  • Why we should keep getting back up
  • The importance of mental health

 

Quotes from the show:

  • “I am not going back down, I’m going to stand up.” @ andrewhand @SisterhoodSweat
  • “I started to be the person I wanted to be. I was love essentially.” @ andrewhand @SisterhoodSweat
  • “Music is where I’ve been sent, and what saved me.” @andrewhand @SisterhoodSweat
  • “The mind can take over so quickly. If we’re at a crossroads, just say, in my heart which feels right to me.” @ andrewhand @SisterhoodSweat
  • “Even if it turned out different then you thought, it wouldn’t be a wrong move.” @andrewhand @SisterhoodSweat

 

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My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!

  • Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!

 


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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Ep 135 - Deanne Goodman - How to Cope with Mean Girls in the Office


Are you happy with your job?  Have you ever dealt with a toxic workplace?  In this episode, we dive into discussing how a toxic workplace can ruin a job, and how to deal with the concept of mean girls in your office. We discuss why being positive is one of the best things you can do for yourself, and how to figure out what your purpose is in life.

In this episode, I talk with Deanne Goodman, an award-winning journalist, and host of In Happier News Podcast, about how she changed from reporting the negative news, and only focusing on positive stories. Deanne has a background in digital and TV news reporting, working in many different TV stations, and having to deal with some less than friendly office co-workers, and trying to report on the news that would allow her to move up in her career. That news meant murders, crime, fatalities, and other negative news. We discuss her wake-up call involving her biggest fan that changed her whole career and put her on the path of a new mission. Her mission is to create videos and podcasts that inspire and change lives. We discuss the challenges of working at a toxic job, and how to find your purpose and make a difference in society.

Questions I asked:

  • What changed for you, in regard to reporting?
  • Why did you start your podcast?
  • Why is it bad to be a mean girl?
  • How to change from a mean girl to a nice girl?
  • How can you keep your positivity in a negative workplace?
  • What tips would you have for someone who doesn’t like their job?
  • How can you find your passion and purpose?

 

Topics Discussed:

  • Deanne’s reporting Career
  • Her Wakeup Call.
  • Sharing Positive stories instead of negative
  • How to deal with mean girls in your life
  • How we can support each other to success
  • Keeping positive in a negative workplace
  • How to deal with mean people online
  • How to find your purpose, and follow it

 

Quotes from the show:

  • “I made it my mission to stop covering all that negativity, and now I only focus on positive stories.” @DeanneGoodman13 @SisterhoodSweat
  • “I think everyone has a purpose. At the end of your life, do you want to look back and say, Wow I'm so glad that I made this impact on the world.” @DeanneGoodman13 @SisterhoodSweat
  • “You shouldn’t dim your light because someone is hating on you.” @DeanneGoodman13 @SisterhoodSweat
  • “It all just hit me right then and there. This was the day I didn't want to get out of bed unless someone was dead, so I was there as my biggest fan was dying.” @DeanneGoodman13 @SisterhoodSweat
  • “It’s hard to be mean to someone face to face.” @DeanneGoodman13 @SisterhoodSweat

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My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!

  • Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Ep 134 - Lori Massicot - You Are Not Hopeless and Being Stuck is a Choice


Are you experiencing menopause?  Have you been worried about how you are going to feel?  In this episode we dive into learning more about menopause, and all the things that our bodies are going through. There is so much more information available for women in today’s society. We discuss how what we put in our bodies, and what we choose to do with our bodies makes a difference in how our menopause journey will go.

 

In this episode I talk with Lori Massicot, a sober lifestyle coach for women over 40, podcaster, certified nutrition coach, and LOVER of all things midlife.  She joins us to discuss her own menopause journey, and her sober life journey. After eight years of going through perimenopause while drinking two bottles of Chardonnay in one sitting, Lori decided to take the road less traveled and quit drinking after three decades of being the “party girl.” We dive into what women can do to take their journey into their own hands and find the best course of treatment to live a happy healthy lifestyle even over 50!

 

Questions I asked:

  • How can we keep ourselves from succumbing to aging stereotypes?
  • What are some of the typical challenges in middle of life that you find women are faced with?
  • Why is it important to learn as you say to "PIVOT" in midlife? 
  • How do we change the story we tell ourselves?
  • What can we expect in peri-menopause and menopause?
  • How do you help women?

 

Topics Discussed:

  • Sober living
  • Fear of Aging.
  • How to deal with perimenopause.
  • How to learn more about menopause
  • Embracing a new story in your head
  • Letting go of stigma and stereotypes

 

Quotes from the show:

  • “You are not hopeless, and being stuck is a choice.” @lorimassicot1 @SisterhoodSweat
  • “I Never Thought That Food Mattered In How You Felt.” @clorimassicot1 @SisterhoodSweat
  • “Because Of Social Media And The Internet, We Can Share It With Our Younger Generation So They Don't Dread Menopause.” @lorimassicot1 @SisterhoodSweat
  • “You Tell Yourself "I Can't Do That. It's Someone Else's Life.” It's Not True! It's BS!” @lorimassicot1 @SisterhoodSweat

 

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My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!

  • Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!

 

 


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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

133 - Laurel Stuart - Is It Wrong To Be a Cougar?


Do you think aging means losing your sexy? Are you looking to feel sexier in all aspects of your life? In this episode we dive into one woman’s journey to feel sexier in her own skin. We discuss how she lost the weight, changed her lifestyle, started dating, and recreated herself as Mrs. Hot!

 

 

In this episode I talk with Laurel Stuart, Mrs. Hot. She is 63 and married to a 28-year-old. She’s changing the game for aging. She wasn’t always sexy, but she transformed herself because she was tired of being unhappy and unsexy. We discuss how women change feel sexier, be sexier and improve their lives. We also talk about her personal journey to lose weight and feel better, as well as writing a book. She shares the message that you could be anyone you want. Laurel encourages all women to take charge of their lives, in all aspects, because it’s not over until it’s over.

 

Questions I asked:

  • What are tips for bringing out your inner hotness?
  • How can women embrace our sexuality more?
  • What is dating like as you get older?
  • How do women change their story?
  • What advice would you give a younger woman?
  • What is the most surprising thing about writing a book?

 

Topics Discussed:

  • Tap into your Inner Hot
  • How to make a lifestyle change
  • Exercising later in life
  • How getting dressed up can change your mood
  • Dating a younger man, and dating online
  • Writing a book

 

Quotes from the show:

  • “I just found myself an absolute wreck, and I thought, life isn't meant to be miserable. I just don't buy this. @smokin_mrs_hot @SisterhoodSweat
  • “In the battle  of the  sexes,  I  don't  go  in without my warpaint.” @smokin_mrs_hot  @SisterhoodSweat
  • “This time I’m going to make this a lifestyle choice. I’m going to be mature about this.” @smokin_mrs_hot @SisterhoodSweat
  • “Go to  the  gym, try  to make  your choices mostly positive, and don't  forget, it's  not  over until  it's  ” @smokin_mrs_hot  @SisterhoodSweat
  • “You can have a slice of pizza, but I think of it like, Do I want to WEAR that?” @smokin_mrs_hot @SisterhoodSweat

 

 

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My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!

  • Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!

 

 


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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Ep 132 - Cynthia Thurlow - Is your metabolism in the toilet?


Are you interested in Intermittent fasting?  Have you been worried about menopause?  In this episode we dive into learning more about our overall health, as well as how intermittent fasting works. We discuss the M word, and how we can stop being afraid of aging, and embrace a healthier, happier life no matter what stage of life we’re in.

In this episode I talk with Cynthia Thurlow, Western medicine trained Nurse Practitioner, a 2x TEDx speaker and functional nutritionist joins us to discuss how she became a health advocate for women. She talks about her own experiences dealing with perimenopause and nutrition. She discusses why women don’t need to be afraid of menopause.  We also discuss what it was like to give a Tedx Talk and how it has impacted people. We dive into how to embrace aging without fearing it and living healthy and vibrantly until your last days.

 

Questions I asked:

  • What was giving a Ted Talk like?
  • Why should women NOT fear aging?
  • What is perimenopause?
  • How does Intermittent Fasting effect women?
  • How to figure out if you have food sensitivity?

 

Topics Discussed:

  • Giving a Ted Talk.
  • Fear of Aging.
  • Impacting people to change their lives
  • How to deal with perimenopause.
  • How to find the nutrition that works for you.
  • Embracing a healthy menopause.
  • Finding ways to balance your hormones.

 

Quotes from the show:

  • “It’s not about the views, it’s about the impact” @chtwellness @SisterhoodSweat
  • “If you’re not doing proper nutrition, you are going to struggle more with menopause.” @chtwellness @SisterhoodSweat
  • “I want to stay sharp as a tack til the day I die.” @chtwellness @SisterhoodSweat
  • “Things will change, but it doesn’t have to be in a way that you don’t feel sexy and valuable.” @chtwellness @SisterhoodSweat
  • “The more we can educate one another the better off we’ll all be long term.” @chtwellness @SisterhoodSweat

She also mentioned Uvex blue blocking glasses  and Swanwick (aka Swannies)

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My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is!

  • Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!

 


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