The Nourished CEO Podcast

For all you entrepreneurs, I’m sure you want to grow your business if it means being better able to help people. This is particularly true for coaches. That’s why I’m talking to someone today about how to improve your coaching skills in order to help your business grow.   About Amber Brueseke Amber Brueseke is a wife, mom of four (ages 8-15), and a former RN who founded Biceps After Babies because she believes that being a mom doesn't have to mean your fittest days are behind you. What started as a little Instagram account to share her fitness journey online has become a business focused on empowering women to achieve. Her signature coaching program MACROS 101 has helped over 5,000 women use the tool of macro counting to build a nutrition plan that's both effective and enjoyable. Amber also created a Transformational Fitness Coach certification that teaches other health and fitness coaches how to improve client results by getting to the root of their problems. Amber loves chocolate and peanut butter (preferably together), lifting heavy weights at CrossFit, and hanging out at the beach with her family.   Hard Clients are Better Than Easy Ones Not one to shy away from a challenge, Amber enjoys seeking out clients who struggle to get results. This is the result of trying out numerous coaching styles and working with many different clients over the years. Now, she finds further satisfaction in helping other coaches learn how to dig deep with their clients rather than just dismissing them when they fail to achieve. While working this way takes more effort than simply working with easy clients, Amber sees it as an essential part of her success. It has forced her to become a more involved and informed coach, something that people seek out.   Helping Clients Help Themselves Perhaps one of the more frustrating parts of coaching is seeing clients repeatedly sabotage their own progress. Amber explains how she approaches this by starting with the root of the problem. Instead of addressing the symptom, she helps clients examine their beliefs, some of which may be standing between them and their goals. Interestingly, Amber finds this process is easier in group settings. This may be because it is easier to see things in other people than in yourself. Once you recognize something familiar in others, it is relatively simple to apply it to your own experience.  Group coaching can seem daunting. However, Amber sees a lot of value in it. To that end, she shares some practical advice on how to coach a group of people effectively. This includes embedding coaching within teaching, seeking out similar clients, and truly understanding who your ideal client is. Who is your ideal coaching client? Leave a comment on the episode page!   In This Episode Why working with difficult clients can be good business [11:05] Helping clients avoid self-sabotage by getting to the root causes of their beliefs [20:40] Managing group calls and sessions so they stay organized and effective [36:00] Why developing your skills as a coach is more important than marketing [46:40] What is the coach’s responsibility for their clients’ results [51:40]   Quotes “Being able to see people go through a transformation never gets boring.” [10:59] “We, as professionals, have to be able to give good solid scientifically-based recommendations and be able to back it up by helping clients overcome the mental blocks that prevent them from accepting that scientific information and using it in their own journey.”[18:11] “The reason my program took off was not because I was a great marketer. It was because I was a great coach.” [47:17] “Allow clients to have their individual definition of success. It doesn’t have to be your definition of success.” [1:02:06]   Review Fed and Fearless on Apple Podcasts! Send a screenshot of your review to hello@lauraschoenfeldrd.com or send me a DM on Instagram and I’ll send you my Overcoming Undereating eBook. If you post your favorite episode in your Insta stories and tag me @LauraShoenfeldRD, I’ll also send you my 14-Day Calorie Challenge Recipe Guide!   Links Sign up for the Practice Better training! Find Amber Brueske online Follow Amber on Facebook | Instagram Sign up for Amber’s Coaching Program Leave a review of Fed and Fearless! Sign Up For The Free Training: The 5 Secrets of Fearlessly Healthy Women of Faith Learn more about business coaching with me Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

Few people discuss what happens to your hormones after menopause. In fact, there seems to be a lot of secrecy among women in this stage of life about their hormonal health. That’s why I’m so excited to have Maria Claps with me today to shed light on this important topic.   About Maria Claps Maria Claps is a certified health coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner, and mom to four grown boys. After receiving inadequate healthcare that did nothing to address her perimenopause problems, Maria enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in order to help herself. After that, Maria pursued several hormone-centric trainings including Dr. Sara Gottfried's practitioner hormone training program, and the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition program, and she also has been mentored by hormone scholar and scientist Dr. Lindsey Berkson. Maria helps women all over the world as a perimenopause and menopause mentor. She is a DUTCH hormone test expert. She also teaches practitioners how to help midlife women thrive in a mentorship program called Midlife Hormone Mastery. When she’s not working with clients, Maria can be found trekking through Italy, at farmers’ markets locally, or in the kitchen creating recipes.   Hormonal Changes Don’t Mean the End of Your Lifestyle Throughout this conversation, Maria shares how her experience sent her on a quest to better understand the signs and symptoms of perimenopause. Insomnia, weight gain, and unstable moods led her to solutions that few others in the health field were discussing.  Over the years, Maria discovered the truth that lies behind many common menopause myths. In reality, you don’t have to accept all the changes. Maria explains that hormonal changes are not necessarily the same thing as aging. By recognizing that the way you feel now is a symptom, not the root of the problem, you can take informed actions. Much of the way people think of menopause is very negative. Maria explains how cultural expectations of older women derive from a false narrative. Sadly, this has led to a culture of silence around the topic. Maria works to help women open up about their experiences. When this happens, women can take action and regain control over their lives.   Understanding Your Hormones Before, During, and After Menopause Maria stresses that living a healthy lifestyle will help ease your transition to perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Diet and nutrition, as well as exercise, go a long way. That being said, there is no guarantee that it will still go smoothly. Many of Maria’s clients do this and still struggle.  It can be scary to experience these changes in your body. There is a sense of loss of control when you don’t fully understand how these changes affect you. That’s why Maria stresses the role of education. When you understand your body well, you know what is normal, what isn’t, and what you can do about it.  Hormone testing, particularly the DUTCH Test, is a major tool Maria employs. It gives a complete picture of what the hormones are doing and how they are changing. Maria has seen the value of these tests to highlight potential problems and establish healthy regimens for her clients. What can you start doing today to prepare for menopause? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   In This Episode How to recognize the signs of perimenopause [8:30] Common myths about menopause [11:45] Changing the cultural narrative of aging and menopause [16:40] What to expect from an optimal menopause experience [21:45] The connection between the premenopausal experience and menopause itself [27:35] The critical link between mindset and menopause [33:15] The value of comprehensive hormone testing for post-menopausal women [36:45] Practical tips you can start using today to reduce menopause symptoms [48:50]   Quotes “As far as becoming this overweight asexual woman who isolates herself and can’t contribute to the world anymore, that’s completely false.” [12:39] “You are going to have some changes. Your body is going to change. Things are going to change, but it’s really manageable.” [21:05] “These things are quite fixable. I’ve seen so many before and afters. It’s amazing how it can be fixed with a degree of lifestyle medicine.” [43:20]   Review Fed and Fearless on Apple Podcasts! Send a screenshot of your review to hello@lauraschoenfeldrd.com or send me a DM on Instagram and I’ll send you my Overcoming Undereating eBook. If you post your favorite episode in your Insta stories and tag me @LauraShoenfeldRD, I’ll also send you my 14-Day Calorie Challenge Recipe Guide!   Links Sign up for the Practice Better training! Find Maria Claps online Follow Maria on Instagram DUTCH Test  Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) Leave a review of Fed and Fearless! Sign Up For The Free Training: The 5 Secrets of Fearlessly Healthy Women of Faith Learn more about business coaching with me Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

I know you must like podcasts. You listen to this one, anyway. But having your own podcast can be a helpful tool for starting and growing your business. In today’s episode, I chat with a friend of mine who has used podcasting successfully to take her business to new heights.   About Nicole Begley Nicole Begley, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, is a zoological animal trainer turned pet photographer and educator. She created Hair of the Dog in 2012 to empower pet photographers to turn their dreams into reality by helping them improve their craft and grow their pet photography business. Nicole has authored a book Pet and Equine Photography for Everyone, available on Amazon. She established Nicole Begley Photography in Pittsburgh, PA in 2010 but now serves the market of Charlotte, NC. Nicole shares her home with her husband, two tiny humans, and her Puerto Rican rescue dog Zoey. Oh yes, she is also Chief of Staff to Emma the cat. She is the creator of the #selfiedog series, a travel addict, and a chocolate martini connoisseur.   Putting in Place Systems for Success If you decide to start a podcast, having a process in place is crucial. Sure, you can do all the production and post-production work yourself, but that’s going to be time-consuming. Nicole and I discuss our processes for making episodes every week in ways that don’t take over our lives.  This can involve having someone in your own business work on post-production or farming it out to an outside person or group. While this will cost some money, it will allow you to spend your time and energy where your business needs you the most.   Getting Great Content for Your Podcast But it’s not enough to just have a podcast; you need great content for it too. We discuss how to connect with people in your community and beyond to interview. Nicole recommends using your network to find interesting people who can add value to your show. Being on other people’s podcasts can help you too. It will make you more comfortable in front of a microphone. Also, being a guest elsewhere will expand your reach. It’s a perfect way to find new clients and listeners for your own show. Throughout the process of starting and running a podcast, Nicole wants you to keep your intentions in mind. Ask yourself what your goals are with your podcast and how you want to spend your time with it. If you keep that in the forefront of your mind, your podcast will be on track to help your business grow. Have you thought about starting a podcast? What do you need to do to get started? Leave a comment on the episode page!   In This Episode Having a process to make podcasting easier [9:00] Learning to become a podcaster [19:30] Finding the right people and content for your episodes [28:00] Sounding true and authentic with your voice [39:30] The most important question for beginning podcasters [49:50]   Quotes “One of the best ways to leverage podcasting as a lead generator in your business is to get in front of other people’s audiences.” [36:10] “Personally, we sometimes feel like our story is not all that exciting. But it is for somebody else. There can be so many great lessons for them.” [38:00] “The biggest thing to get started is to ask yourself what your intention is with your podcast and how to utilize it as a tool in your business so your time spent on it is beneficial.” [52:00]   Review Fed and Fearless on Apple Podcasts! Send a screenshot of your review to hello@lauraschoenfeldrd.com or send me a DM on Instagram and I’ll send you my Overcoming Undereating eBook. If you post your favorite episode in your Insta stories and tag me @LauraShoenfeldRD, I’ll also send you my 14-Day Calorie Challenge Recipe Guide!   Links Sign up for the Practice Better training! Find Nicole Begley online Follow Nicole on Facebook | Twitter | YouTube Hair of the Dog Pet and Equine Photography for Everyone Leave a review of Fed and Fearless! Sign Up For The Free Training: The 5 Secrets of Fearlessly Healthy Women of Faith Learn more about business coaching with me Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

There’s more to selling a best-selling, profitable course than creating what you think your audience wants to learn. The reality is that you need to speak to your audience to find out exactly what they want to learn from you. I’m joined by Josh Coats to talk about selling more courses by speaking directly to your ideal clients, creating courses they want, and personalizing your sales process.   About Josh Coats Two-time #1 Best Selling Author, Top 50 podcast host, and founder of Push Coach Certification School for life coaches. Josh has trained over 40k in his online training and specializes in mindset, leadership, and strategy. As a student of mindset and founder of a life coach school, Josh will help you to dig into the beliefs that are holding you back in your sales and leadership.   Create a Course Your Audience Wants Josh Coats joins me to talk about the process of course creation. Making a best-selling, profitable course is more than simply creating what you think your audience wants – you need to find out what your audience wants to learn, first. Josh explains when you need to actually have your course content created. It might surprise you to learn it’s not when you launch your course! It’s always important to ask for feedback from your ideal clients and tailor your course to suit their needs best. We both understand that having sales conversations with potential clients might not appeal to you, but they’re a vital part of your sales process. Josh gives some great tips for how to have these conversations and why you might not want to automate your entire sales process.   Social Media and Automation vs a Personalized Sales Approach Social media has a reputation for being a vital part of a business’s marketing plan. But there are drawbacks to solely using social media for your marketing. Josh explains the value of building your revenue before you build your social media presence. He also adds that having a higher social media following can help your sales when you already have a best-selling product. Finally, we spend some time talking about the realities of sales. Josh breaks down the best way to find people to have sales conversations with and what type of conversations you need to have with them. Personalized sales approaches will most often give you way more sales than any automated process. Don’t forget that you’re a person, first, who wants to sell to other people! If you’re thinking about creating a course, Josh Coats encourages you to message 5-10 people that you’re already closely connected. Tell them you’re thinking about putting together a program and want input from people that you respect the most. Ask them if they would be willing to tell you what they want to learn from you and what results they want to get from a program. Let me know about your results in the comments on the episode page!   In This Episode When to start building your course [11:15] Why the best quality product comes out after speaking with your ideal clients [14:00] How to start having sales conversations with potential new customers [22:45] How to figure out what your clients actually want when they ask for something [33:00] The reality of Instagram as a marketing platform [35:00] How a social media following can help build your credibility when you’re trying to sell other products [39:00] Why you need to build your revenue before you build your social media following [40:00] How to find people to have sales conversations with [42:14] Make an ad using your best-performing pic and a quote - on ig - then message people who like the post offering something free. Follow up on the free stuff. Have you heard of my signature program?  The reality of one-to-one sales [51:00] The importance of sales calls [54:00]   Quotes “You don’t know the perspective of your clients until you start having some conversations. Whether that’s in the DMs, emails, or putting out podcasts – you don’t know what people do and don’t respond to until you put something out there. You have to get started first.” [12:08] “It’s kind of like taking what people say that they want and churning it into something that sounds more like a whole program.” [26:23] “It’s true to me but I needed [my ideal client’s] help to figure out what the best program would be. I have 3-4 things that I would really like to teach you and 700-800 things that I also do that I sometimes forget to tell people about because I do them automatically.”  [29:39] “If you come with curiosity, people don’t feel like you’re trying to box them in. Versus if you do have an elevator pitch – if it sounds too scripted, people can feel that. I like to, very intentionally, sound like I don’t care and like I’m just having a little conversation with you. That almost always leads to having a conversation about what I want to talk about. Be a little more polite and a little less straightforward.” [47:35] “$60,000 a month had just been sitting there, no one doing anything with it, because these were people that for whatever reason just needed somebody to say, ‘hey, I see you. Are you interested in what I have?’ I think so many times because it’s been done so sleazy by so many people, we think one-to-one sales is sleazy. The reality is, for most people listening to this podcast, that if you don’t have as much money to spend on ads, if you don’t have these scaling things, you can’t just skip the day-to-day work.”  [50:48]   Review Fed and Fearless on Apple Podcasts! Send a screenshot of your review to hello@lauraschoenfeldrd.com or send me a DM on Instagram and I’ll send you my Overcoming Undereating eBook. If you post your favorite episode in your Insta stories and tag me @LauraShoenfeldRD, I’ll also send you my 14-Day Calorie Challenge Recipe Guide!   Links Get Free Training on Practice Better Free Course Creation Workshop Find Josh Coats Online Find Josh Coats on Instagram | Facebook Leave a review of Fed and Fearless! Sign Up For The Free Training: The 5 Secrets of Fearlessly Healthy Women of Faith Learn more about business coaching with me Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

Intuitive eating is a hot concept in the health and wellness industries right now. The health at any size communities are warring against diet culture, but the question we have is - is intuitive eating possible for Christian women? Char-Lee Cassel, who is a Christian dietitian, joins me to discuss this.   About Char-Lee Cassel Char-Lee Cassel is a registered dietitian and an Intuitive Eating Coach for Christian Women who are sick of struggling with body image and want to gain confidence with their food and exercise decisions. She has developed a positive body image and a healthy relationship with food and exercise through studying God’s word and implementing the principles of Intuitive Eating in her own life. Obsessed with: Jesus, coffee, donuts, outdoor adventures, and motherhood.   Aligning How You Eat With Your Spiritual Purpose Char-Lee and I agree that without the Word, intuitive eating, and eating for health in general, falls flat. God gives us purpose. By treating our bodies with respect, we are honoring them the way God intended. While some people in the wellness industry might think that intuitive eating is not the best way to eat, Char-Lee explains why it’s actually aligned with Christian values. She encourages us to listen to the needs of our bodies and to fill them with healthy foods. When we eat well and treat our bodies with love and kindness, we are keeping our own temples clean and healthy.   Spiritually Fasting in a World of Diet Culture How does spiritual fasting intersect with intuitive eating? Especially given that many women approach intuitive eating from a past of disordered eating, this can be tough. But Char-Lee shares that so long as someone is far enough along in their eating disorder recovery, undertaking a spiritual fast can still be an okay thing to do. We also talk about other ways to participate in a spiritual fast that doesn’t involve food. Fasting should be a regular part of your spiritual practice as the purpose is to make you more mindful of how you connect with God. Finally, Char-Lee talks about why diet culture attracts so many Christian women. Diet culture as a whole is incredibly toxic and takes us away from our relationship with God. This is another reason why she advocates in favor of intuitive eating as it’s more in line with Christian values. Have you participated in a spiritual fast before? How can you align your eating habits with your Christian values? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   In This Episode How intuitive eating rules fall flat without the Word [9:30] Why intuitive eating is aligned with Christian values [14:25] Where spiritual fasting intersects with intuitive eating [21:45] Why you’re not in control of the outcome of the way you eat [37:17]   Quotes “Being attuned to the Holy Spirit is a huge part of being attuned to your body and being able to make decisions that honor your tastebuds, your preferences, and also your physical health.” [11:15] “I think that fasting is really important. But I don’t think that it has to be food. I think it can be food, though, even if you are an intuitive eater.” [24:44] “We try not to deny our hunger. We try to honor our hunger. I believe that God gave us hunger signals for a reason, he wants us to fuel ourselves to be able to do his work. But spiritual fasting is a biblical principle. It’s something that we’re called to do. I think if your heart is right and you’re removed from diet culture, I don’t see that there’s anything wrong with that as an intuitive eater.” [36:39]   Review Fed and Fearless on Apple Podcasts! Send a screenshot of your review to hello@lauraschoenfeldrd.com or send me a DM on Instagram and I’ll send you my Overcoming Undereating eBook. If you post your favorite episode in your Insta stories and tag me @LauraShoenfeldRD, I’ll also send you my 14-Day Calorie Challenge Recipe Guide!   Links Sign up for the Practice Better training! Find Char-Lee Cassel online Follow Char-Lee on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Intuitive Eating For Christian Women Podcast Leave a review of Fed and Fearless! Sign Up For The Free Training: The 5 Secrets of Fearlessly Healthy Women of Faith Learn more about business coaching with me Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

If you’ve ever struggled in your life - and who hasn’t? - this episode is for you. Today I have a special guest who explains how to create success regardless of your circumstances. By the end of this chat, you’ll be ready to achieve success faster than you ever thought possible.   About Brad Bizjack Brad Bizjack is a personal development expert, mindset strategist, coach, inspirational speaker, and podcast host with over nine years of coaching experience. His mission is to help people maximize their life, master their mindsets, and elevate their relationships and career to the next level and beyond! Brad is happily married to his beautiful wife, Janiece. They live in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago and have a baby girl named Lillian and a dog named Oliver.   What appreciation really is In this episode, Brad explains how learning to appreciate what he has allowed him to find the success he had been seeking. This is rooted in the recognition that good things happen when you see life as happening for you rather than to you. We recognize that our circumstances, no matter how negative they may seem, can be gifts. This mindset shift makes it easier to see hidden opportunities and solve problems. Brad reminds us that no life is problem-free. What we want are high-quality problems that come with success.   What happens when we reframe our beliefs Brad wants us to reexamine our beliefs. He explains how what we believe often leads to its inevitability. For instance, believing that money is hard to make will naturally lead you to take less action to earn more. However, a new story about money abundance would change the actions you take and lead to new results.  Brad has some suggestions to help reframe how we think. Start with a goal you’re excited about. Think about what achieving this goal would do for you. If it’s inspirational for you, then you’ll be motivated to see it through despite the problems that may arise. This, combined with an objective understanding of what your actual circumstances are, will prepare you to achieve anything. What does appreciation mean to you? Leave a comment on the episode page!   In This Episode Learning that appreciation is the antidote to limiting beliefs [4:00] Why it’s a good thing to have problems in your life [13:00] What happens when we change the meaning of negative events [21:40] Steps to reframe how we think about negativity and goals [30:40]   Quotes “If we want our life to change, we have to focus more on how we’re feeling on the inside if we’re feeling alive or not. And one of the greatest emotions of all is appreciation.” [12:00] “Problems are the gifts that we grow from. Without problems, we don’t have a life.” [13:52] “Your goals should be unrealistic, scary, and something that makes your heart beat a little bit faster.” [34:40]   Review Fed and Fearless on Apple Podcasts! Send a screenshot of your review to hello@lauraschoenfeldrd.com or send me a DM on Instagram and I’ll send you my Overcoming Undereating eBook. If you post your favorite episode in your Insta stories and tag me @LauraShoenfeldRD, I’ll also send you my 14-Day Calorie Challenge Recipe Guide!   Links Sign up for the Practice Better training! Find Brad Bizjack online Follow Brad on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Take Brad’s Free Success Archetype Quiz! Leave a review of Fed and Fearless! Sign Up For The Free Training: The 5 Secrets of Fearlessly Healthy Women of Faith Learn more about business coaching with me Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

Everyone procrastinates in one way or another. It’s something that I’ve dealt with in the past and the present. One thing I know is that procrastination can really derail your progress if you don’t have an effective way to handle it. That’s why I’m excited to have someone on today who gets people out of their ruts and into meaningful action.   About Laura Naiser Laura Naiser is a mindset coach. She leverages cutting-edge coaching concepts and timeless biblical principles to help entrepreneurs break free from their mental and emotional roadblocks so they can create more income, impact, and freedom. Laura is certified through The Life Coach School and has more than twenty years of experience teaching and leading in both church and business settings. She and her husband Matt live on a ranch outside of Austin, Texas.   The Emotional Source of Procrastination For entrepreneurs, procrastination can be a serious issue. We don’t have anyone else holding us accountable to the work. I love being my own boss, but it means that I also need to be my own supervisor.  Laura explains how she thinks the root of procrastination often comes from an avoidance of negative emotions. We often know what we want or need to do, but feelings such as confusion, doubt, or overwhelm derail us. Laura describes how we can process these feelings instead of simply reacting to them. It’s important to do all this self-compassion. Otherwise, shame will just make it worse. Developing skills to process negative emotions will help you move forward in a positive and supportive way.   Seeing Value in Failure Laura talks about how we should not only expect obstacles but welcome them. Putting yourself in this mindset opens you up to learning and possibilities. We are always growing as long as we are open to possibilities. Cultivating positive and compassionate relationships with yourself means you’ll be prepared for challenges. The possibility of failure won’t even seem that bad because you won't take it personally. As a result, you won't want to procrastinate and can launch yourself into new things. So if you find yourself procrastinating, Laura wants you to approach it with a mixture of grace and truth. Be curious about why you feel this way and think about what you can do differently. How does procrastination impact you and your business? Leave a comment on the episode page!   In This Episode How Laura became a certified life coach [4:45] The root driver of entrepreneurial procrastination [10:00] The important difference between excellence and perfectionism [19:20] Seeing the potential for progress and the possibility of failure [30:20] The dangers of comparison [48:30] Tips for getting out of the procrastination trap [54:10]   Quotes “You can either manage your mind and emotions or your mind and emotions will manage you.” [10:57] “Tell yourself the story you want to live in. Whatever story you’re telling yourself is going to create your experience of that circumstance.” [26:10] “As entrepreneurs, we have to experiment and we have to be willing to risk failure. Otherwise, we just hide and play really small.” [31:13]   Review Fed and Fearless on Apple Podcasts! Send a screenshot of your review to hello@lauraschoenfeldrd.com or send me a DM on Instagram and I’ll send you my Overcoming Undereating eBook. If you post your favorite episode in your Insta stories and tag me @LauraShoenfeldRD, I’ll also send you my 14-Day Calorie Challenge Recipe Guide!   Links Sign up for the Practice Better training! Find Laura Naiser online Follow Laura on Instagram | Facebook Laura’s Courses Get a Free Procrastination Audit Leave a review of Fed and Fearless! Sign Up For The Free Training: The 5 Secrets of Fearlessly Healthy Women of Faith Learn more about business coaching with me Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

Irregular periods are a common occurrence in women around the world. If you’ve been given a PCOS or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea diagnosis, or think you might have one of those conditions, there are similarities and differences you need to know. I’m joined by Dr. Lara Briden to bust all those PCOS myths that are holding you back from lasting hormonal health.   About Dr. Lara Briden Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and the world-famous period revolutionary—she’s leading the change to better periods for all women. Informed by a strong science background and more than twenty years with patients, Dr. Lara is a passionate communicator about women’s health and alternatives to hormonal birth control. Her book Period Repair Manual is a manifesto of natural treatment for better hormones and better periods and provides practical solutions using nutrition, supplements, and natural hormones. Now in its second edition, the book has been an underground sensation and has changed the lives of tens of thousands of women. Dr. Lara has helped thousands of women find relief for period problems such as PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, and perimenopause.   Why Women Are Not Small Men and What That Means for Hormonal Health A phrase that Dr. Lara has coined is “women are not small men.” She starts this conversation by explaining what she means by this and how understanding this can help further our perception and knowledge of female health. We discuss Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), including the key differences between them. While both have irregular or missing menstrual cycles as a key symptom, they are very different conditions. This is why you should rule out whether you actually have HA before you start down the lengthy process of a PCOS diagnosis.   Diagnosing PCOS and Treating It A common way to diagnose PCOS is by ultrasound. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with an ultrasound, this is actually not an effective way to diagnose PCOS. An ultrasound can alert your doctor to cysts present in your ovaries, but this doesn’t necessarily mean you have PCOS, despite the name of this syndrome. Dr. Lara explains her preferred lab tests for a correct diagnosis. She recommends speaking with your doctor and request getting tested at two points during your menstrual cycle for the most accurate diagnosis. There are also at-home tests you can order and supplements that can help to regulate your cycle. Dr. Lara talks about what the different states of PCOS are and how the symptoms and causes of each differ. By far the most common state is through insulin resistance but there are other ways your body can develop this disorder. Finally, we talk about how you can treat certain symptoms of PCOS or HA without having an official diagnosis. Whether by diet, nutrition, and exercise, supplements, or other ways, there might be something you can do to reclaim your menstrual cycle. How might PCOS symptoms be showing up for you? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   In This Episode How Dr. Lara became a leading expert in women’s hormonal health [5:45] Why Dr. Lara says that “women are not small men” [9:10] The key differences between PCOS and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea [13:40] Why you should rule HA out before a PCOS diagnosis [20:50] The problems with an ultrasound for PCOS diagnosis [23:30] Relevant labs for a PCOS diagnosis [31:00] Why you should get tested twice during your menstrual cycle [39:00]  The different states of PCOS and how to know you’re dealing with them [51:05]   Quotes “We seem to have this idea that female hormones are somehow a liability to health -- that they’re something to be controlled. Of course, that’s so far from being true.” [11:50] “A lot of experts are calling for the ultrasound for Polycystic Ovary finding to be dumped, really, because it’s just not helpful.” (26:47) “You can always reverse out of PCOS. It’s reversible. That’s the symptom picture. Maybe not the genetic tendency, but the symptom picture is.” (48:39) “A lot of times the best approach to PCOS is still going to improve insulin sensitivity, it’s going to reduce inflammation, it’s going to help you detox from any birth control hormones.” (1:00:59)   Review Fed and Fearless on Apple Podcasts! Send a screenshot of your review to hello@lauraschoenfeldrd.com or send me a DM on Instagram and I’ll send you my Overcoming Undereating eBook. If you post your favorite episode in your Insta stories and tag me @LauraShoenfeldRD, I’ll also send you my 14-Day Calorie Challenge Recipe Guide!   Links Sign up for the Practice Better training! Find Dr. Lara Briden Online Follow Dr. Lara Briden on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter The Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden MD Leave a review of Fed and Fearless! Sign Up For The Free Training: The 5 Secrets of Fearlessly Healthy Women of Faith Learn more about business coaching with me Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

Is the money you earn being used effectively to truly build wealth? As entrepreneurs, we have a unique opportunity available to us when it comes to our money -- both making it and using it to grow. Today’s guest shares insight and advice on how to make your money work best for you.   About Mel Abraham Mel is a CPA by education but an entrepreneur by exhilaration. He’s the author of the #1 Bestseller, The Entrepreneur's Solution: The Modern Millionaire's Path to More Profit, Fans & Freedom. He’s the founder of Thoughtpreneur(™️) Academy & Business Breakthrough Academy where he helps entrepreneurs bring their businesses to the world and build the lifestyle that they want. After finding a cancerous tumor in his bladder larger than a baseball in June 2019 and successfully conquering it within 18 months, Mel began to openly teach his The Affluence Blueprint(™️) because his cancer journey spotlighted the immediate and urgent need for entrepreneurs to find “financial liberation” and peace of mind. This is the very process and system he’s used to build his business and more importantly his wealth through business that allowed him to completely shut things down to focus on what’s important. Most entrepreneurs are building a financial house of cards and don’t even realize it… and traditional financial advice will not work for them.   Creating Multiple Income Streams In this episode, Mel explains the importance of having diverse streams of income. As entrepreneurs, we tend to be open to opportunities. Mel wants us to look for ways to diversify income in order to manage risk and better prepare for the long term. We can do this by looking for all the places where we can add value in our businesses. Thinking creatively beyond traditional business models will open us up to the infinite opportunities available to do so.   Preparing for the Unpredictable Another important part of being a successful entrepreneur is building a business that can run without you. Life is unpredictable. For Mel, a cancer diagnosis forced him into an unplanned hiatus. It was the systems in his business that allowed him to focus on his health during this time. However, you can’t wait until a crisis occurs to prepare for it. Mel explains why setting up your business and income streams early will help you weather the storms that life throws at you. It’s never too early to start planning and preparing. You can even work on this outside your business. Mel shares his knowledge and insights on how and why to start investing right away to build financial freedom that goes beyond what you do for your business. How can you start investing in your future right now? Leave a comment on the episode page!   In This Episode How Mel became a money expert for entrepreneurs [5:00] The security that comes with having multiple income streams [9:30] How a diversity of income streams helps prepare you for the unexpected [19:15] The important distinction between spending and investing [32:00] How to build a money machine outside your business [43:15]   Quotes “We don’t want to talk about money. It’s taboo. So we don’t talk about money and when we don’t talk about it, how do we get better at it?” [7:22] “When we create multiple income streams inside the business, now the business is more stable, your financial future is more stable, and you have a bit more comfort.” [17:38] “Make your financial future a priority and build it into your plan each day.” [31:39] “Your current financial situation -- good, bad, or ugly -- is the result of your behaviors, decisions, and habits.” [48:07]   Review Fed and Fearless on Apple Podcasts! Send a screenshot of your review to hello@lauraschoenfeldrd.com or send me a DM on Instagram and I’ll send you my Overcoming Undereating eBook. If you post your favorite episode in your Insta stories and tag me @LauraShoenfeldRD, I’ll also send you my 14-Day Calorie Challenge Recipe Guide!   Links Sign up for the Practice Better training! Find Mel Abraham online Follow Mel on YouTube | Instagram The Money Workshop The Affluent Entrepreneur Show The Entrepreneur's Solution Leave a review of Fed and Fearless! Sign Up For The Free Training: The 5 Secrets of Fearlessly Healthy Women of Faith Learn more about business coaching with me Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

I wish it wasn’t true, but too often the burden of parenting falls more heavily on the mother. This is just one of the things that make it harder for women to be successful CEOs. Yet, it’s certainly not impossible! Today’s guest is here to inspire you to find the balance between parenting and running your business so you can thrive in both.   About Nicole Culver Nicole helps expert coaches create evergreen weekly sales, without fancy funnels, expensive ads, or large audiences. She has worked in the online space for the past 10+ years and has figured out exactly what it takes to really build a business with a full-time income, in part-time hours. Nicole believes in building a business that excites and energizes you and gives you the spark you've been missing. She is a marketing expert, trauma coach, certified Master NLP trainer, Hypnotist, Life Coach, EFT Practitioner, and Breathwork Facilitator with a Master's in Education.   Reexamining Different Seasons to Find Balance With the many competing interests in our lives, striking a healthy balance is essential. Nicole explains how splitting your attention between the needs of your business and those of your family can be sustainably achieved.  Nicole says that this balance is best achieved when we recognize that there will be times to focus on business and times to focus on family. The key is recognizing these times and accepting the place you’re in.  To recognize if this is the right season for something new, whether in life or in business, Nicole wants you to truly examine your values and priorities. Be sure that whatever it is you want to do aligns with these.   Doing Less to Allow More to Get Done Balance might mean working and earning less. Being open to scaling allows you to actually see the possibilities in your business. You might be surprised at how well it does once you step back. The key for Nicole comes when she releases her expectations. Somewhat counter-intuitively, she has found that stepping back from her business even opens it up to more opportunities. It can show you where you can scale it up without further time commitments and let you know how much you actually need to do to make it successful. How can you simplify what you do in your business to find a better work-life balance? Leave a comment on the episode page!   In This Episode How Nicole went from teaching to coaching [5:55] Finding a balance between the different interests in our lives [16:20] What can happen when you hustle less in your business [26:00] Why good communication between partners is essential  [29:40] Prioritizing the tasks in your business for optimal growth [35:50]   Quotes “If you want to grow your business, you also have to understand that just like there are seasons of the year,  there are seasons of life and there are seasons of your business.” [18:05] “Why do we need to do so much?... You must do less. And if you make a little bit less, so what?” [23:50] “Your partner is not a mind-reader. They have no idea what you’re going through and what you need. It’s up to you to advocate for yourself as a mother, as a partner, and as a business owner.” [32:55]   Review Fed and Fearless on Apple Podcasts! Send a screenshot of your review to hello@lauraschoenfeldrd.com or send me a DM on Instagram and I’ll send you my Overcoming Undereating eBook. If you post your favorite episode in your Insta stories and tag me @LauraShoenfeldRD, I’ll also send you my 14-Day Calorie Challenge Recipe Guide!   Links Sign up for the Practice Better training! Find Nicole Culver online Follow Nicole on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube The Shift Show Podcast 3 Steps to $10k a Month in Evergreen Sales Leave a review of Fed and Fearless! Sign Up For The Free Training: The 5 Secrets of Fearlessly Healthy Women of Faith Learn more about business coaching with me Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative