It Has to Be Me

Want to lose weight and improve your health but don’t know where to start? Meghan Donnelly, lead dietitian for Skinny60®, gives us the lowdown on the key to reaching all your goals—better gut health.  Meghan helps people create a flexible and balanced relationship with food that isn’t restrictive or complicated. Her food-first approach makes healthy living accessible and fun. She shares simple, science-backed strategies that you can incorporate into your life. Cutting through the crap about diet fads, Meghan explains the science behind the “gut-brain” connection, and how digestion impacts everything in overall health. It starts with balancing your gut microbiome. Then you sleep well and have more energy, your blood sugar and hormones level out, and you just feel happier!  To optimize your healthcare, Meghan says to work with practitioners who get to know you and personalize your nutrition in a way that’s right for your lifestyle and goals.   If you want to be healthier and feel vibrant without dieting, don’t miss this episode.    TESS’S TAKEAWAYS: Dietitians are medical practitioners who provide science-based nutrition solutions.  With nutrition, there’s no one-size-fits-all. Find what works for you.  Your digestive health impacts overall wellness.  The gut-brain connection rules your body.  Psychological stress damages health even more than physical stress.  Three things to improve digestion: Eat more plants. Get more fiber. Stay hydrated.  Assemble a multidisciplinary medical team to support your health goals.  The Skinny60® community will give you personalized nutrition support.   ABOUT MEGHAN DONNELLY MS, RDN, CDN  Meghan Donnelly, MS, RDN, CDN, is a registered dietitian specializing in gastrointestinal nutrition, and is Director Of Health Communications at the Celiac Disease Foundation.   Her experience spans clinical practice, nutrition counseling, medical nonprofits, and the food industry.  In her private practice at Nutmeg Nutrition, Meghan helps her clients establish a balanced and joyful relationship with food, particularly when managing digestive disorders (IBS and SIBO), food intolerances, gluten-related conditions (celiac disease), and disordered eating.   She also provides nutrition counseling for heart health, kidney disease, weight management, and food intolerances. Monash University certified, she guides clients on Low-FODMAP diets.   As lead dietitian for Skinny60®, Meghan provides nutrition education and support for participants in the 60-Day Reset.   CONNECT WITH MEGHAN MS, RDN, CDN Consult with Meghan: https://www.nutmegnutrition.org/ Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/ Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Struggling to find a clear path to where you want to go and what you want to do? Mia Moran, productivity coach, author, and creator of the FLOW planning method, gives us the gold on how to reduce overwhelm to achieve our goals.   She recounts her "coffee cup moment"—when she faced up to exhaustion and overload and rethought her career and lifestyle. Making changes to turn her health around, she walked away from the successful graphic design firm she’d built and followed her true passion.  She takes us inside her planning system, and shares tangible tools for how to slow down, be present, and listen to your intuition. Getting clear about what matters to you and making decisions from a place of calm prioritizes where to invest your time. We discuss the trade-offs of saying “yes” and “no” and the importance of letting go of what doesn’t serve you. Spending time on self care nurtures relationships and expands your capacity to be productive and give to others.  In a world of piecemeal strategies, Mia gives you the system to go after your next “It Has To Be Me.” TESS’S TAKEAWAYS: The priorities start with you.  Make a plan but be flexible about how you pursue your goals.  Join the FLOW community for support and accountability. Getting what you want is a process of deciding and re-deciding.  Use your internal guidance system to make choices from the inside out.  Your body gives you signs about your “yes” and your “no”.  To learn and grow, celebrate and fold in all of your experiences.  Connect with your future self, who is already successful. ABOUT MIA MORAN  Mia Moran is a mom of three, productivity coach, and planning expert. She is the host of the Plan Simple podcast, bestselling author of Plan Simple Meals, and creator of the FLOW Planning Method, and FLOW365 program. Mia has struck her perfect balance between wellness, work, and family; and she helps busy women and female entrepreneurs reduce overwhelm, find balance, and make a strategic plan that enables them to achieve their goals.  CONNECT WITH MIA Website: https://plansimple.com Podcast: https://plansimple.com/podcast/ Book: https://plansimple.com/plan-simple-meals-book/ Instagram: instagram.com/plansimple.co/ Facebook: facebook.com/plansimple.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-moran/ Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/ Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Melissa Lanz, award-winning entrepreneur and business coach, takes us inside how she blew up The Fresh 20 meal-planning service, starting with just $2,500 and a kitchen table.  Ditching the corporate grind to start a business that aligned with her values of connection and community, Melissa achieved financial success and fulfillment.  To overcome the doubts, fears, and negative input, she says: Block out the noise, listen to your intuition, focus on your goal, and just attack the next three steps.  Melissa is all about getting scrappy and leveraging your existing resources to bring in the cash flow to fund your next move. Strategic planning, personal audits, and celebrating the everyday tasks build momentum and confidence.  She coaches you through how to see the value of what you already have and capitalize the opportunities right in front of you. If you're an entrepreneur who wants to take your business to the next level, this is a must-listen! TESS’S TAKEAWAYS: Stay close to your mission and values in business and in life.  Leverage existing resources to create recurring revenue in your business.  Slow down, get quiet, and listen to figure out your next move.  Don’t get overwhelmed by the big goal—focus on the next three steps.  Making mistakes and learning is a vital part of building a business.  Invest in the process and relish the grunt work to build resilience.  Go with your gut and make decisions that feel right for you. Have the courage to trust your intuition and own the consequences.   ABOUT MELISSA LANZ Award-winning entrepreneur and business coach Melissa Lanz left a corporate job to launch a start-up with $2500 and her kitchen table. In just two years she grew The Fresh 20 into an 8-figure business dominating the meal-planning space. Next, she launched The Subscription Lab to coach other entrepreneurs to achieve financial independence and flexibility. With almost two decades’ experience in e-commerce ventures, Melissa is a go-to digital resource for individuals and companies to leverage their portfolios and build subscription and membership models. A seasoned chef, she’s also the author of The Fresh 20 cookbook, and enjoys making delicious meals for family and friends. CONNECT WITH MELISSA Join Subscription Live in September:   https://www.melissalanz.com/subscription-lab-live-2024?am_id=tessmasters605 Business Coaching: https://melissalanz.com/ Build A Membership Program: https://thesubscriptionlab.com/ Meal Planning: https://www.thefresh20.com/ Cookbook: https://www.thefresh20.com/resources/cookbook/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissalanz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MelissaBakerLanz Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/ Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Since that TikTok video about Celtic Sea Salt went viral, it seems everybody is clamoring to get their hands on what salt aficionados have long dubbed “the best salt in the world”. So, I’ve gone to the source — Selina Delangre, CEO of Selina Naturally, home of the Celtic Sea Salt brand, to give us the scoop. We get the lowdown on the health benefits of good salts, and Selina debunks the myths about sea salt and Himalayan salt. It’s all about minerals, alkalinity, and source. Building personal relationships with suppliers and visiting each salt harvesting facility annually, Selina aims to meet the insatiable demand for her products while ensuring her company delivers the highest quality.  Selina shares how her son’s special needs opened her eyes to what was important. By staying true to her mission to help people, and respecting the values of others while letting go of their expectations, she found more personal fulfillment while growing her company to global recognition.  Let Selina's story motivate you to pursue your “It Has To Be Me” with passion and purpose to make a positive impact in your community.  TESS’S TAKEAWAYS: Celtic Sea Salt and other mineral-rich salts support better health. The Difference between Celtic Sea Salt and Himalayan Salt.  Focus on quality, integrity, and transparency in your products or services. Cultivate a joyful relationship with food — Let go of guilt, shame, and judgment.  Hold yourself and others accountable in business and in life.  Do a SWOT Analysis: Assess the strength, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Being mindful of the people that are in your vortex and circle of influence. When looking ahead, celebrate your progress and past successes. Embrace your identity without relying on external validation.   MEET SELINA DELANGRE Selina Delangre, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and philanthropist, is one of the leading authorities on salt. As owner and CEO of Selina Naturally — renowned home of the Celtic Sea Salt brand, Selina has traversed the world sourcing the best sea salts and building strong relationships with global suppliers to deliver the highest quality products.  Celtic Sea Salt has been at the forefront of the natural products movement for over 45 years. With a “family” of just 75 dedicated employees, the company continues to deliver mineral-rich salts that are prized by health professionals, chefs, and culinary enthusiasts.  Selina’s book, In Her Element, chronicles her journey from a regular Midwestern girl drinking Coke to CEO of a global wellness company. She covers learning about nutrition and the healing power of salt from her in-laws —the founders of Celtic Sea Salt—and her experience as a mother of three, caring for a son with cerebral palsy.   Passionate about cultivating relationships and community, Selina enjoys supporting local and global initiatives and organizations that align with her commitment to health and social responsibility.  CONNECT WITH CELTIC SEA SALT Selina Naturally: https://www.selinanaturally.com/ Celtic Sea Salt: https://celticseasalt.com/ In Her Element: https://www.amazon.com/Her-Element-Surrender-Journey-Whole/dp/B09L4SCB2P/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticseasalt/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celticseasalt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/celticseasalt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/celticseasalt/ Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/ Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Connie Zack, co-owner of Sunlighten Saunas, shares how she and her husband, Aaron, let go of their corporate jobs to pioneer the infrared sauna business. Connie takes us inside their extraordinary partnership and how they gear all of their decisions towards helping people live better.  We dive into the healing power of infrared saunas to support weight loss, relieve stress, combat inflammation, and promote better sleep and energy. Connie explains how infrared saunas differ from traditional saunas by heating your body from the inside out.  Using the Sunlighten story as an example, we explore the power of transparency and authenticity, personal responsibility and respect, self-belief, perseverance, and people who encourage and support you.  Connie charts her journey from feeling “different” to embracing her uniqueness to harnessing her leadership abilities and mentoring female entrepreneurs.   Let her “It has to be me” story inspire you to lead with your heart, share your passion, and elevate and celebrate others.   TESS’S TAKEAWAYS Infrared saunas help reduce stress and inflammation and improve mental clarity.  Embrace that you’re a work in progress and use the messes to sharpen and improve.  Give yourself and others permission to make mistakes.  Celebrate the unicorn in you and champion the gifts of others.  Women who elevate and celebrate each other do extraordinary things in the world.  Transparent leadership and mentorship fuel growth.  Use the power of positive words and visualize how you want to feel to overcome self-doubt. Succeeding is about perseverance and owning your dreams.   ABOUT CONNIE ZACK  Connie Zack is the co-owner of Sunlighten, the global leader in infrared sauna and light therapy. In 2002, after seeing how spending time in an infrared sauna supported her brother's healing from traumatic health issues, Connie and her husband, Aaron, left thriving careers at Procter & Gamble and committed everything they had to launch their business out of their basement.  The Zacks’ visionary leadership, passion for light science, and commitment to research-backed innovation enabled them to revolutionize the infrared sauna industry.   Sunlighten now has operations in 13 countries, including the award-winning day spa at the company headquarters in Kansas City. Sunlighten saunas are recommended by the world’s top health experts and elite athletes.   An entrepreneur, wellness enthusiast, wife, and mother, Connie regularly speaks at events around the world. Connie used her time serving on the P&G Women’s Board to cultivate a practice of mentoring young women and supporting their professional development. She continues to guide and encourage female entrepreneurs.    Connie, Aaron, and the Sunlighten team define their mission as helping people feel better and live fully so they can do more of what they love.    CONNECT WITH CONNIE Sunlighten: https://get.sunlighten.com/me Get up to $600 OFF your sauna using code: ME Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunlightenSaunas/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunlightensaunas/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SunlightenSaunas Connie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conniezack/ Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/ Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Lauren Roxburgh, “Body Whisperer” to top athletes and celebrities, is giving us the gold on the power of somatic bodywork, and how we can use foam rolling and rebounding to build strength and flexibility, and listen to our body intelligence.     We dive into Lauren’s transition from All-American athlete to Pilates pro to world-renowned structural integration practitioner; and how fascia bodywork improved her physical and mental health, and has enhanced the lives of her clients.   Lauren stresses the importance of fascia — the magical communication system in the body that controls our health and vitality. She shares the sound and movement “medicine” we can use to clear toxins, lose weight, combat aging, and connect with our emotional resilience.  We discuss the challenges of living in a world flooded by half-baked information and dominated by Artificial Intelligence. To combat AI, tap into your BI—your Body Intelligence. Lauren gives us her favorite embodiment strategies to call the energy back to you so you can make choices that are in tune with your intuition and introception. To upgrade your health and learn how to harness more of your physical and emotional power don’t miss this episode.    TESS’S TAKEAWAYS  Body integration work lies between the fitness world and the somatic world. Somatic bodywork supports physical and emotional healing.    Fascia — the body’s “glue” plays a huge role in health and vitality. Foam rolling activates healing energy in your body. Rebounding for just 2 minutes a day is like an internal massage. Your energy is your algorithm — it helps you attract what you want.  The Cyclical Sigh is a great way to combat stress and calm your nervous system. Balance the energy of force and control with the energy of flow, surrender, and allowing. MEET LAUREN ROXBURGH Dubbed “The Body Whisperer,” Lauren Roxburgh is a world-renowned Structural Integration bodywork practitioner, Pilates instructor, and author specializing in holistic body care, fascia health, mind-body alignment, and movement medicine.  A contributor to Goop, Women’s Health magazine, and MindBodyGreen, Lauren has been a featured wellness expert on some of the top podcasts such as Heal Thy Self, Broken Brain, The Genius Life, and Heal Squad.  As one of the go-to practitioners for sports stars like Lebron James, Baron Davis, and other elite athletes; and celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Beckinsale, and Amber Valetta, Vogue calls Lauren “The Body Alignment Pro.”    As the co-founder of Aligned Life Studio, Lauren helps people strengthen their bodies, shed physical and emotional weight, and enhance confidence and resilience by focusing on fascia wellness. Entrepreneur magazine listed her as one of its 8 Tech Pioneers to Watch.  CONNECT WITH LAUREN Lauren’s Website: https://laurenroxburgh.com/ Aligned Life Studio: https://alignedlifestudio.com/ Free Body Reset Guide: https://alignedlifestudio.com/7-day-body-reset-2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loroxburgh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoRoxburgh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LoRoxburgh LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-roxburgh-876b4510a/ Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/ Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

It feels harder than ever to find balance and joy. How do you energize your happiness, and focus on what you want instead of what you don’t want? Award-winning positive psychologist and motivational speaker Niyc Pidgeon shows us how with the gold from her inspiring book, Now Is Your Chance.    We go over some strategies to help you invest time and energy in choices that take you where you want to go. Niyc says to “name and claim” your fears to take away their power. The “Best Possible Self” letter is one of many tips she shares for tapping into your strength and resilience.  Whether you’re struggling to know what to do or you have big dreams and want to achieve them, you’ll get loads of tangible tools and inspiration to go after what you want!    TESS’S TAKEAWAYS  Use positive psychology to find happiness, joy, and fulfillment.  Trauma and uncomfortable experiences serve your personal growth.  Upgrade your responses and be a person who makes choices rather than excuses.  Be consistent with your commitment to be better. Bring your power back to the moment.  Stay curious about your experiences, and actively listen to stay in a teachable mindset.  Choose to energize your happiness rather than energize your suffering.   You control more of your happiness than you think.  Direct your mind to what you want as opposed to what you don’t want.    MEET NIYC PIDGEON An award-winning positive psychologist, motivational speaker, business mentor, and author of Now Is Your Chance and One More Day, Niyc Pidgeon is obsessed with activating people to create more joy, personal power, and success within themselves and their businesses.   Niyc has inspired entrepreneurs around the world with her positive attitude and rags-to-riches story of making $100,000 in 100 days working out of a friend’s spare room using her suitcase as a desk!   As the founder of online training empire Unstoppable Success® and creator of the Positive Psychology Coach Academy Certification® program, Niyc has coached thousands of people to create million-dollar companies and positive social change.    Recognized by Forbes as a “Legendary Entrepreneur,” Niyc has won awards for Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2015, Psychology Book Of The Year 2017, and others.  As angel investor, philanthropist, partner with Virgin Unite, and United Nations Ambassador to end violence against women, Niyc is on a mission to help a billion people become more mentally healthy.    CONNECT WITH NIYC PIDGEON Website: www.niycpidgeon.com  Now Is Your Chance: https://www.amazon.com/Now-Your-Chance-Happiest-Psychology/dp/178180804X/ One More Day: www.onemoredaybook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niycpidge/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niycpidgeon/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/niyc-pidgeon/  Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/ Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN, renowned dietitian from the Cleveland Clinic and author of Skinny Liver and Regenerative Health explains why the liver is critical to health, and how Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is a silent killer that has become an epidemic.  With an estimated 1 in 4 people affected, and many unaware they have it, fatty liver disease is right up there with type-2 diabetes as one of the most significant threats to health. Kristin defines the four metabolic types and how knowing your type will help you assess your risk. Stressing the importance of early diagnosis, she shares food and lifestyle strategies for prevention and reversal of liver disease.  Speaking more broadly about health and wellness, Kristin tells how her struggle with childhood obesity fueled her desire to help people improve their relationship with food and now informs her approach.  She gives practical tips for finding medical practitioners who understand your goals and will help you achieve them. Her philosophy of being open, stepping out of your comfort zone, and valuing mentorship as a way to fast-track personal and professional growth will have you hooked!  Kristin’s journey—from White House internship to lobbying for dietetics to working in cardiovascular genetics to serving as lead dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic—is a fantastic story of listening to your It Has To Be Me moments and taking action to find your next calling and contribution.   TESS’S TAKEAWAYS Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is an epidemic as serious as type-2 diabetes.  Many people with fatty liver disease don’t know they have it. Don’t skip your annual check-up.  Age, health status, diet, sleep, stress, and exercise affect liver health.  Knowing your metabolic type helps assess your risk for developing fatty liver disease. You can prevent liver disease or reverse early liver disease with food and lifestyle strategies. Find a practitioner who understands your goals to create an effective path to longevity. Forget chasing numbers. Focus on the quality of the life experience you seek.  Try different things and celebrate every version of yourself to get clear about what you want to do. ABOUT KRISTIN KIRKPATRICK, MS, RDN  With over 25 years experience in health management, Kristin is an award-winning dietitian, best-selling author, nationally recognized speaker, and founder and president of KAK Consulting, LLC,. As the lead dietitian in the Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine, Kristin is one of the most respected dietitians in the United States. You may have seen her give expert advice on the TODAY show, NBC Nightly News, the Dr. Oz show, as well as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Oprah, Food Network, Self, Women's Health, and other media outlets. Kristin is known for her groundbreaking lobbying efforts for Medical Nutrition Therapy reform on behalf of the American Dietetic Association Policy and Advocacy group. Kristin’s first book, Skinny Liver got a lot of attention raising awareness about the Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease epidemic. Her second book, Regenerative Health explores the relationship between liver disease and metabolic health, and provides practical nutrition plans and strategies to support recovery and better health.   CONNECT WITH KRISTIN KIRKPATRICK, MS, RDN  Website: https://www.kristinkirkpatrick.com/  Skinny Liver book: https://www.amazon.com/Skinny-Liver-Program-Prevent-Epidemic-Fatty/dp/0738234648/  Regenerative Health book: https://www.amazon.com/Regenerative-Health-Discover-Metabolic-Renew/dp/0306830159/  Nutrigenomic Testing: https://www.kristinkirkpatrick.com/nutrogenomic-testing  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fuelwellwithkrissy  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fuelwellwithkrissy/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinkirkpatrickrd/  Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/ Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Sharon Flynn, founder-owner of The Fermentary, shares the power of fermented foods to improve gut health, add fabulous flavor, and preserve seasonal abundance.  She tracks her journey from experimenting with fresh and cultured foods as a teenager in Australia, Malaysia, and Denmark to mastering the art of fermentation while living in Japan, Belgium, and the United States.   To support her daughter’s recovery from a serious illness, Sharon harnessed the healing work of kefir, sauerkraut, and other probiotic-rich foods, then leveraged her fermentation expertise into a thriving business.  Listen as she humorously recounts her transition from mom selling kefir out of the trunk of her car to go-to fermentation whisperer for Australia’s most famous chefs and restaurateurs.  Rather than sacrifice her principles and wellness to large-scale production, Sharon scaled down, and reprioritized nurturing community and belonging. In her cozy shop in Melbourne, her in-person classes bring people together and celebrate the food stories of local cooks and farmers.  Sharon will get you fired up to “go with your gut” in every part of your life, trust your intuition, and lead with your passion and creativity. “Do what you’re drawn to. That’s what the world needs from you.”   TESS’S TAKEAWAYS How A Single Mom Turned Her Passion For Fermentation Into A Successful Business.  Celebrate the Connections Linking Fermentation, Food, Health, and Community.  The Healing Power Of Fermented Foods and Their Impact On Gut Health.  Preserve Seasonal Abundance by Fermenting Local Fruits and Vegetables.  Sharing Knowledge and Stories are Essential Ingredients in Our Food Journey. Trust your Intuition When Cooking: Follow your Heart and Senses to Hit the “Sweet Spot.”  Big Is Not Always Better—Scale Your Business to Fit Your Vision and Values.  Work on What You Love, and Invite Others to Celebrate With You.   ABOUT SHARON FLYNN  Sharon Flynn is widely regarded as Australia’s top natural fermenting expert. After spending years mastering the techniques and flavors of traditional slow fermentation in Denmark, Japan, and the United States, Sharon established The Fermentary to sell her kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, and mustards. Using local fruits, vegetables, botanicals, and spring water, she creates naturally cultured probiotic-rich foods and drinks with minimal intervention. Her artisan products have won multiple awards, and are celebrated by some of the most famous Aussie chefs, restaurateurs, food stores, culinary institutions, and media outlets. Through live workshops and events around the world, Sharon shares her knowledge and passion for the “deeply magical world of fermentation.” Join one of her online tutorials through The Fermentary website, and get recipes and techniques in her two books: Ferment For Good and Wild Drinks.   CONNECT WITH SHARON:  Website: https://www.thefermentary.com.au/   Ferment For Good: https://www.amazon.com/Ferment-Good-Ancient-Modern-Slowest/dp/1743792093/  Wild Drinks: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Drinks-Bubbles-ferments-witchy/dp/1743796110/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFermentary  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefermentary   Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/ Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.   Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Today, we're busting some myths about menopause. Penny, Sharon, and Stephanie share what they’re doing to make menopause the best years of their lives! These women used the 60-Day Reset to empower themselves with better nutrition and gut health, and figured out how to eat strategically for their individual needs.   All three ditched the diet culture, embraced an abundance mentality, leaned into the joy of cooking and eating, and used an arsenal of delicious recipes to make healthy living easy and fun.  We discuss the importance of investing in yourself, balancing self-care and care for others, and finding a community of women who support and celebrate you.  Grab a cup of tea, and join us for this informal conversation about thriving through menopause. You can stay healthy and vibrant as you age. Your best years are ahead of you!    Tess’s Takeaways:  You can feel healthy and vibrant over 40. You have the power to optimize your hormones.  Dieting is not the way to lose weight during menopause. Better gut health is the key to managing menopause.  Meeting your protein needs is essential as you age.  Embrace your superpowers and celebrate what you bring to the table.  Maintain a balance between self-care and care for others.  Find a community of supportive women who celebrate you.   Penny Hauck Penny Hauck is a strategic marketing professional, mom of 3, athlete, and practicing artist. She majored in art history and studio art with a concentration in museum education. Growing up as a bi-lingual student, Penny used art to express what she was experiencing in her life. In the late 90’s, she began running, and developed a passion for healthy living, great food, and nutrition. Penny loves cooking, spending time with her children, and feeding her family delicious meals. With her love of nature, Penny engages in a variety of endurance sports (swimming, biking and running), and enjoys competing in triathlons. Her interest in sports, art, movement, and food are aligned for the same reason—they force her to be present in each moment, attentive to the needs of her body, prioritize her wellbeing, and be conscious of her expression. Penny's goal is to be a positive influence in the world, and to share happiness and joy with those around her.   Sharon Stewart Sharon has a keen interest in health and nutrition, and in 2008, after reading Kathy Freston’s Quantum Wellness, she became a vegan, and is now thriving with the better nutrition practices she learned through Skinny60®. With a passion for live music and events, Sharon graduated from UCLA with an undergraduate degree in music and a master’s degree in historical musicology, and has devoted her career to working with the most prominent performing arts organizations in Los Angeles. Although energized by “show time,” Sharon’s favorite part of the day is a morning coffee with the birds in her garden. She loves animals, gardens, rainy days, and living near the ocean with her rock guitarist hubby and their goofball dog, George Bailey. Sharon is a proud Auntie to a niece and seven nephews, and dreams of traveling to see the Northern Lights.  Stephanie Millar Stephanie has pursued various vocations with passion, joy and boundless enthusiasm. She is an actor, TV presenter, voice over artist, has a home science diploma (majoring in food), and currently works as a primary school teacher. Obsessed with the task of improving the social, health and academic outcomes of young children, Stephanie applies her accumulated experience to teaching numeracy, literacy, and drama. She believes ‘food literacy’ in particular, is an essential component in the primary school learning and well-being ‘puzzle’. Stephanie lives in Melbourne with her partner of 28 years, their two grown up children, and beloved dog Tui. She attends yoga, and enjoys movies, theater, and concerts whenever she can. As Stephanie gets older, she aspires to find beauty and grace in all aspects of life—food, music, gardens, health, love, and in her connections with family and friends.  Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.  Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/  Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.