The Nourished CEO Podcast

Everyone learns something when they have new experiences. I’m no different, and in this episode of Fed and Fearless, I’m sharing three things I learned from a 10-day business trip I recently went on. My business trip was to two different business conferences that helped me understand a few new things about myself. First of all, I’d like to give you a suggestion. If you’re traveling to a conference or an event, always try to get there a few days early. This allows you to get to know the area around you and also, hopefully, some of the other event attendees who are doing the same thing. And when you feel more comfortable with your surroundings, you’ll be able to be more present at the conference you’re at. I had the honor of speaking at these business conferences. And, even though I’m confident in my abilities as a Christian entrepreneur and Registered Dietitian, there were times when I still felt I had to prove my worth. I was so stuck in this proving mindset that I was actually having trouble feeling present in the moment, even when speaking with others, because I found that I was thinking about what I was going to say next. Learning to take a compliment is something else I need to be better at. In fact, everyone needs to learn how to receive compliments with grace. When someone praises you, it does nothing to brush it off, it’s actually an injustice to both of you. Is their feedback not good enough for you? Does it make you conceited to accept a compliment? No to both, so just take a deep breath and say thank you. Finally, integrating community into your life is so important for growth. You might have multiple communities that you’re a part of, but when you’re an entrepreneur, hanging out with other business owners can be a big game-changer. Finding out that there are other people who have the same problems, are experiencing the same things, and who can give you advice on how they handled it, or even just be there in commiseration is amazing. Which of these three lessons was most valuable to you? Which resonated most with where you’re at right now in your life? Let me know in the comments of wherever you see this episode.   In This Episode: How you can be your most present at a business conference Why you should go to an event early to get to know other people How you can get into a situation where you feel you need to prove yourself What value there is in being 100% present in the moment Why you need to learn how to take a compliment How you can integrate community into your life in a way that helps you feel like you’re on the right path   Quotes: “Learning how to take some of the pressure off myself to make everything perfect has been part of my reduction in proving.” (19:16) “Accepting a compliment is not making myself better than other people. And really, deflecting a compliment makes the other person potentially feel like their feedback isn’t valuable. So, it’s really important to be able to accept compliments.” (23:54) “I think we don’t value the benefit of being around people who understand what you’re going through, who have been there before, who are there right now and can really just stand in that place with you.” (33:13) “Being around others going through the same journey will help you stay committed to your own journey.” (38:37)   Links: Check out the full episode post here Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Keep up with everything Fed And Fearless here Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

Being Fed and Fearless means that you’re taking control of your health and goals from the inside out. You’re listening to what your body needs and nurturing your soul. On this episode of Fed and Fearless, I’m explaining what the five things you should do to be fed and fearless. Food is important for your health, but I’d argue that it shouldn’t be the most important thing you focus on. And while it does come first in the steps to being fed and fearless, it’s only a part of our health puzzle. What you do need to know is that your body needs a certain amount of calories to be healthy. If we’re undereating, especially if we’re eating too few calories long-term, we can actually create our own health problems. Eating healthy food isn’t about deprivation of the things you love, either. Every kind of food, unless you have a medically diagnosed intolerance to something, should have a place in your diet - even the occasional sweet treat.  You should also find a workout plan that works for you. That does not mean killing yourself at the gym 7 days a week doing a workout that’s completely unsustainable - everyone needs to build in adequate rest days. Your workout might look like a half-hour walk every day, it really is whatever movement that makes you feel good.  Self-care is also part of being fed and fearless. Taking time to look after your mental and emotional health, keeping your stress levels at bay. In particular, make sure you get at least 7 hours of sleep every night so your body feels refreshed.  Practicing fearless self-love is also essential. Love yourself wholeheartedly and with abandon. And lastly, your life’s purpose should have a community focus at the heart of it. Something that builds, guides, grows, or connects with others. Are you eating a sufficient amount of calories every day? Is there an exercise you love doing that leaves you feeling great? How many hours of sleep do you get each night?   In This Episode: What the five steps of being Fed and Fearless are Why food shouldn’t be the number one thing you’re focused on for your health, but it should be the first thing to think about How you can create your own health problems by undereating Why you should eat in a way that doesn’t restrict yourself from having the foods that you love Why you need to build in adequate rest days when you’re training for your body goals How prioritizing sleep will have a positive impact on your overall health goals What it means to practice fearless self-love Why you should have a purpose of building community at the heart of it   Quotes: “A lot of people out there don’t need to be eating less for even a short period of time, and pretty much every single person on the planet shouldn’t be undereating for the rest of their lives.” (8:08) “With training, there’s no one way of training that is necessary and there’s no one component of training that your body absolutely needs to function and survive.” (17:00) “You don’t have to look in the mirror and think “oh my gosh, I’m so hot” every time you see yourself. If you do, awesome! If you like the way you look, great, there’s nothing wrong with that. But I don’t think that that should be the goal for everybody. I really think just being neutral about the way we look is a better goal. Because there’s going to be days when you don’t look your best and days you do and I want it to be a situation where you don’t change your self-image based on what you’re seeing in the mirror. So if you can be neutral about it, that’s a really great outcome.” (30:37)   Links Check out the full episode post here Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Keep up with everything Fed And Fearless here Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest    

Welcome to the Fed and Fearless podcast! I’m your host, Laura Schoenfeld, registered dietitian, and I wanted to take a short episode to tell you what you’ll get from this podcast. Fed and Fearless is about living your best life. It’s about simplifying the process of becoming your healthiest self. It’s taking all that information overload we all get on a daily basis about our health and bodies and really breaking it down to what works… and what doesn’t. A big factor for me in creating this podcast is to help you change the way you think about your health. Health isn’t the number on the scale. Health is about what food you’re eating, how you feel, how you move, what your hormones are doing. It’s about your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. I ask each of my guests what it means to be more than a body. Because, yes, our body is important, but what’s even more crucial is how we feel, what we believe in, and who we are as a person. That’s where adopting a fed and fearless mindset becomes vital. I also might be one of the only podcasts and dietitians out there who brings my faith into my work and encourage you to do that, too. I’m introducing you to all the topics I want to cover, the incredible guests I have lined up to talk to, and how it’s all going to play out. Are you ready? Let’s get fed and fearless together. In This Episode: How you’ll live your best life How to simplify the process of becoming your healthiest self How to change the way you think about your health What it means to be more than a body What a fed and fearless mindset is What you’ll get out of listening to this podcast How you can incorporate your faith into your health   Quotes: “People are confused. People are stressed. People are feeling lost and they don’t know what their next step should be to take to get the health results that they’re looking for.” (1:51) “I help women change the way they think and act at a core belief level so they can transform their physical, mental, and spiritual health from the inside out.” (5:28) “I want to teach you how to use your health as a tool to fuel your purpose.” (8:01)   Links: Check out the full episode post here Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Keep up with everything Fed And Fearless here Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

I’m Laura Schoenfeld. I'm a registered dietitian and coach trained in functional medicine, with a passion for helping women just like you ditch perfectionism and use food, fitness, and self-care to fuel their bigger God-given purpose. I believe that it’s possible to achieve your biggest, life-changing goals without the frustration, obsession, or negative self-talk that so many women subject themselves to every day. All you need are the right tools, the right mindset, and the faith to turn your dreams into reality. And I’m here to guide you along the way. The truth is that you are so much more than a body. And I’m on a mission to help you change the way you think and act at a core beliefs level, so you can transform your physical, mental, and spiritual health from the inside out. Are you ready to become well fed and fearless in your pursuit of a healthy, meaningful life? Welcome to the Fed and Fearless Podcast!   Links: Keep up with everything Fed And Fearless here Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest