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Elena Apalkova
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Aug 28, 2024 • 41min
Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Management and Self-Care with Courtney Schulnick
Elena Apalkova welcomes Courtney Schulnick to discuss Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Management and Self-Care. They delve into the role of mindfulness exercise in stress management and self-care, contrasting busyness with mindfulness and introducing the 80/20 rule for productivity. Courtney leads a guided mindfulness exercise, followed by reflections on incorporating loving-kindness into daily life. The episode covers how mindfulness can enhance productivity, relationships, and self-discovery, and explores Courtney's experience in teaching and expanding mindfulness. Listening to this opens you up to the power of mindfulness attraction.
(0:00) Introduction to the episode and guest Courtney Schulnick
(0:18) Courtney Schulnick's journey and understanding of mindfulness
(3:43) Mindfulness in stress management and self-compassion
(9:35) Busyness vs. Mindfulness and the 80/20 rule for productivity
(17:27) Guided loving-kindness meditation by Courtney Schulnick
(29:20) Reflecting on meditation and incorporating loving-kindness daily
(34:59) Mindfulness for better productivity, relationships, and self-discovery
(39:45) The journey of teaching and expanding mindfulness
(40:22) Closing remarks and gratitude

Aug 26, 2024 • 50min
Best Exercise and Nutrition Routine with Stavros Mastrogiannis
Elena Apalkova and Stavros Mastrogiannis discuss the difference between practical and impractical fitness advice, emphasizing the importance of developing sustainable exercise habits. They explore exercise across different ages, the benefits of walking, and the traditional Greek lifestyle. The conversation covers understanding real hunger, managing cravings, the role of protein, and how to read food labels. Hydration tips, the practice of slow and mindful eating, and a listener success story with Dr. Emily Carter highlight the episode. They also share tips for an effective morning routine and also talk about work-life balance. The episodes sure creates a mind shift towards exercise.
(0:00) Introduction and overview
(0:48) Practical vs. Impractical Fitness Advice
(2:43) Developing Exercise Habits and Enjoyable Workouts
(9:24) Exercise Across Different Ages and Daily Steps
(13:01) Walking: Joint Health and Mental Benefits
(15:06) Traditional Greek Lifestyle and Eating Habits
(24:53) Understanding Real Hunger and Managing Cravings
(30:31) Protein's Role in Health and Reading Food Labels
(35:41) Hydration Tips and Water Intake Timing
(44:52) The Practice of Slow and Mindful Eating
(50:13) Listener Success Story and Positive Thinking with Dr. Emily Carter
(1:10:15) Tips for Creating an Effective Morning Routine
(1:20:40) Sponsor: MindfulMe App
(1:23:05) Audience Q&A on Work-Life Balance
(1:35:50) Closing Remarks and Preview of Next Episode

Aug 23, 2024 • 14min
How to Persevere Through Tough Times with G Wright
In this episode, I have with me G Wright, who debunks the myth of overnight success by sharing his journey of perseverance. We discuss the significance of pursuing passions rooted in childhood dreams and the power of visualization and desire in achieving goals. The conversation delves into overcoming limiting beliefs and highlights the importance of making small shifts and surrounding oneself with positive influences for lasting success.
(0:00) Introduction to the episode and guest Gerard Wright
(1:16) The myth of overnight success and Gerard's perseverance
(4:22) Pursuing passion and the role of childhood dreams
(7:38) The power of visualization and desire in achieving goals
(11:17) Overcoming limiting beliefs for success
(13:02) The importance of small shifts and positive influences

Aug 21, 2024 • 24min
How to Master Public Speaking with Milo Shapiro
In this episode, I introduce to you Milo Shapiro, who shares his journey to becoming a public speaker. We discuss tips for making a strong first impression and engaging the audience, along with effective rehearsing and speech structuring techniques. Milo offers strategies for overcoming the fear of public speaking and structuring a speech for maximum impact. The episode shows how a positive, strong mindset towards public speaking can make a huge difference.
(0:00) Introduction and Milo Shapiro's journey to public speaking
(3:47) Tips for making a strong first impression and engaging the audience
(7:55) Rehearsing and speech structuring techniques
(12:36) Strategies for overcoming public speaking fear
(18:23) How to structure a speech for impact
(23:42) Closing remarks and contact information

Aug 19, 2024 • 45min
The Power of Awareness in Personal Development with Dr. Jose Van Den Akker
Elena Apalkova introduces Dr. José Van Den Akker, who shares his background and personal journey. They discuss the role of awareness in personal development and insights from a Maori Tohanga on understanding conditioning. The conversation delves into the journey to self-recognition and explores how different perceptions can improve living. They highlight the impact of perception on problem-solving and the concept of exploring the mind beyond the brain. Strategies for overcoming past conditioning to create new outcomes are discussed, along with the importance of embracing crises for personal transformation. The episode concludes with a discussion on unpacking human conditioning to regain autonomy and the significance of empowerment.
(0:00) Introduction with Dr. José Van Den Akker
(0:21) Dr. José Van Den Akker's background and journey
(2:02) The role of awareness in personal development
(5:28) Insights from a Maori Tohanga and understanding conditioning
(11:29) The journey to self-recognition
(19:15) Exploring different perceptions for improved living
(31:37) Perception and its impact on problem-solving
(36:10) Exploring the mind beyond the brain
(41:20) Overcoming past conditioning to create new outcomes
(42:19) Embracing crisis for personal transformation
(43:10) Unpacking human conditioning to regain autonomy
(44:27) Empowerment and teaching others

Aug 15, 2024 • 22min
Circle of Fame: Mentorship, Networking, and Successful Panel Discussions
In this episode, Elena Apalkova and Daniel Kobryner discuss the concept of the circle of fame and how success metrics play a crucial role in achieving one's goals. They explore the importance of finding the right mentor and effectively engaging with an audience. The conversation highlights the value of panel discussions, offering insights into choosing relevant topics and the networking benefits they provide. They also discuss the ideal frequency and structure for these discussions, emphasizing their role in personal and professional growth.
(0:00) Introduction and greetings
(0:36) The concept of circle of fame and success metrics
(3:11) Finding the right mentor and audience engagement
(7:28) Topics for panel discussions and networking benefits
(12:38) Frequency and structure of panel discussions

Aug 14, 2024 • 35min
How to Improve Pubic Speaking Confidence with G Wright
In this episode, I introduce G Wright, who shares his background and unique coaching approach, including the Rule of 10/10,000. They discuss the importance of eye contact, stage presence, and avoiding scripts. G Wright delves into storytelling and visualization techniques to enhance public speaking. The conversation covers confidence, mindset transformation, and self-image, with real-life examples illustrating powerful mindset shifts. They address overcoming fear, strong mindset, embracing imperfections, and the power of pauses and audience interaction. The episode concludes with insights on the role of silence in effective speaking and final advice for new speakers. This episode is a total mindset shift from what you know about public speaking.
(0:00) Introduction of G Wright and background
(1:17) Unique approach to coaching and Rule of 10/10,000
(3:08) Eye contact, stage presence, and ditching the script
(6:52) Storytelling and visualization techniques
(12:19) Confidence, mindset transformation, and self-image
(22:05) Mindset shifts with real-life examples
(25:24) Overcoming fear and embracing imperfections
(30:07) Power of the pause and audience interaction
(31:40) The role of silence in effective speaking
(32:40) Final advice for new speakers and closing remarks

Aug 12, 2024 • 46min
How to Scale Your Business with Brian Livingston
I welcome Brian Livingston to discuss scaling a business through mindset. We explore the 10x rule, effort, and aligning with true desires. Topics include abundance mindset, realistic goal-setting, and finding supportive communities. We discuss choosing the right coach, money mindset, mentorship, intuition, and the bigger picture. The episode covers unwavering focus, expanding goals, daily practices for subconscious goal impression, and the impact of goal achievement on the community.
(0:00) Introduction and guest welcome; Scaling a business through mindset
(5:11) The 10x rule, effort, and aligning with your true desires
(12:19) Abundance mindset and realistic goal-setting
(17:28) Finding supportive communities and value creation
(27:42) Choosing the right coach and money mindset
(34:32) Mentorship, intuition, and the bigger picture
(37:31) Unwavering focus and expanding goals
(41:34) Daily practices for subconscious goal impression
(43:49) Impact of goal achievement on community and closing thoughts

Aug 9, 2024 • 29min
Overcoming Self-doubt and the Fear of Failure with Marianne Schütze
Elena Apalkova introduces Marianne Schütze and her background. They discuss the unique challenges women face in achieving fulfillment and success. Marianne shares her journey in entrepreneurship and strategies for overcoming self-doubt and the fear of failure. The conversation delves into attitude and mindset, emphasizing the importance of action and intuition. They highlight the significance of role models, networking, and mentorship in building self-worth. The episode concludes with insights on creation and energy, along with closing thoughts.
(0:00) Introduction and guest's background
(1:29) Fulfillment, success, and challenges for women
(5:44) Entrepreneurship and overcoming self-doubt
(10:41) Attitude and mindset insights
(20:07) Action, intuition, and role models
(27:12) Networking, mentorship, and self-worth
(28:22) Creation, energy, and closing thoughts

Aug 6, 2024 • 31min
Unleashing Your Hidden Hero: Mark Collins's Journey to Self-Discovery and Effortless Excellence
In this episode, Elena Apalkova is joined by Mark to delve into the process of unleashing one's hidden hero. Mark shares his journey to self-discovery, highlighting the importance of thought patterns in personal success. They discuss aligning thoughts with goals for greater fulfillment and share client success stories showcasing remarkable transformations. The conversation explores the concept of effortless excellence and life mastery, emphasizing the power of self-belief and "I Am" statements. They encourage setting boundless goals and embracing unlimited potential, noting the crucial role of mentors. The episode concludes with insights on the impact of big goals, taking action, and trusting the journey ahead.
(0:00) Introduction and Unleashing Your Hidden Hero
(1:24) Mark's Journey to Self-Discovery
(3:19) Thought Patterns and Personal Success
(7:00) Aligning Thoughts with Goals for Fulfillment
(12:26) Client Success Stories: Transformations and Breakthroughs
(14:14) Effortless Excellence and Life Mastery
(18:03) The Power of Self-Belief and "I Am" Statements
(22:12) Setting Boundless Goals
(24:47) Embracing Unlimited Potential and Confidence Building
(27:35) The Role of Mentors in Achieving Excellence
(29:04) The Impact of Big Goals and Making a Difference
(30:09) Taking Action and Trusting the Journey
(30:40) Closing Remarks and Future Episodes


