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Merry Christmas Eve! : ) Today’s Lively Show is a walk down the Lively Show 2015 memory lane. I’m sharing the top 10 episodes that have transformed my habits, life, and outlook the most. I’ve got a wide mix of episodes across an array of topics from productivity, habit creation, curiosity, “success,” food, and more. This episode is perfect for long-time listeners searching for episodes to re-listen to, or for new listeners who want to learn more about some of the most impactful shows of 2015. HERE ARE JESS LIVELY’S TOP 10 EPISODES:   10. TLS #71: Walking Away From “Success” With Caroline Rector (Unfancy) 9. TLS 65: Stopping the Glorification of Busy with Katie Richardson (puj.com) 8. TLS#76: radical authenticity (& whether that means we may still feel scared at the same time) with Myleik Teele (curlbox founder) 7. TLS #64: the surprisingly simple truth about extraordinary results with Jay Papasan (“The One Thing”) 6. TLS #100: Elizabeth Gilbert on curiosity, epic self-compassion, & creativity (“Big Magic”) 5. TLS #82: Better Than Before: mastering habits based on your personality with Gretchen Rubin 4. TLS #87: How to Change Negative Thought Patterns & Understand the Ego with Brooke Castillo (The Life Coach School Podcast) 3. TLS #89: how to take big + small steps towards a zero waste lifestyle with Bea Johnson (zero waste home) 2. TLS #108: Consciously Completing a Relationship with Katherine Woodward Thomas 1. TLS #85: optimize your hormones to improve *every* aspect of your life with Alisa Vitti (flo living)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s Lively Show is a fun and inspiring topic – with an equally fun and inspiring guest! We’re chatting with Jen Hansard, the co-founder of the extremely popular site, Simple Green Smoothies, about her journey and the lessons she’s learned from facing her biggest fears in 2015. I happen to have this same “face your fears challenge” laid out for myself in 2016, and I hope that Jen’s personal experiences inspire others who may want to move past their fears next year, too. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear the story of how the Simple Green Smoothies brand began, or anyone looking to get inspired to face their fears – both big and small – in 2016. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   Jen tells us the story of how she shifted her design business to Simple Green Smoothies. She describes the transition of her new business with her partner Jadah Sellner and what they went through while growing. Jen talks about her “genius zone” and what that is about for her.. She shares what her focus was during 2015 and how she needed to overcome a some challenges in her life. Jen shares her big moment  for this year which was fight fear and stop it from running aspects of her life. She describes the process she made to do the things that scared her until they didn’t scare her anymore. Jen also tells us about her fear of public speaking and why it was import to overcome. She tells us about her doubts and internal resistance and her struggle to gain confidence in herself.   SHOW NOTES Grace Bonney Design*Sponge at Home StrengthsFinder Jadah Sellner John Lee Domas Lewis Howes The School of Greatness The School of Greatness PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This episode is very near and dear to my heart and I have been looking forward to sharing this with you, my dear friends, for a while now. For many reasons which are explained in this episode, I have asked bestselling author, Katherine Woodward Thomas, on the show to share her new book, Conscious Uncoupling, which lays out her five step process to consciously uncoupling and living happily even after. I have used Katherine’s process personally over the past few months, and it has transformed a potentially negative or destructive process into one of peace, joy, and love. Now, I’d like to share her approach with you. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about a five step process to help lovingly complete a relationship wholeheartedly, or for anyone who wants to learn about a meaningful new chapter in my own life. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   Katherine tells us how her life was defined by growing up with her parent’s divorce and how that evolved today as an author and psychotherapist. She tells us the story of how she set intentions for her life and the beginnings of her inner journey of self reflection. Katherine shows us how she used her own personal experience in creating her seven steps to help people with their relationships. She tells us about her uncoupling with her husband and the positive outcome it had on her life as well as her family’s lives. She describes that finding emotional freedom moves us from the difficult and emotional issues of a breakup to a more positive outcome. Katherine explains that you need to shift your perspective and begin taking personal responsibility for your part in the relationship and thus reclaim your power and your life. She talks about her ”source-fracture story” theory and  how it’s been the underlying cause of disappointing patterns in love which can help heal your heart. Katherine says that couples need to see themselves as capable of generating a positive future themselves and everyone impacted by the breakup.. Katherine finishes with her fifth step which is to create your happily even after life by making wise and life-affirming decisions as they reinvent their life. She tells us how “affect labeling” can help us control feelings and emotions. Katherine describes how uncoupling can leave you better equipped to love with a bigger, more trusting heart.   SHOW NOTES Grace Bonney Calling in “The One” Design*Sponge at Home Conscious Uncoupling

How many times have you heard a story – here on the Lively Show or elsewhere online – which goes along the lines of, ‘I didn’t like my job… so I worked really hard and quit my job to start a full-time business’? Though this narrative has been shared by many people online, there are also many times when quitting a full-time business and getting a full-time job is an even truer extension of our Values — and ultimately brings even more joy to our lives. This is exactly what we’re talking about with letterpress designer, Melissa Gruntkosky. Melissa had a full-time business for four years, until she followed her intuition and took a fulfilling full-time job instead. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to hear an important (and less spoken about) perspective on the challenges of running a full-time business and an inspiring journey of someone who made a bold choice to live her Values. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Melissa went from a teacher and business owner to employee and why. She tells us how she started her letterpress business while working other jobs. She tells us about her mistake of ignoring her intuition and not living from her values. How Melissa’s letterpress business was an emotional rollercoaster in her life. She shares how she has been able to rebuild the boundaries of her personal identity by stepping away from her business. Melissa tells us how uplifting her life became after leaving her business and how it improved her quality of life. She tells us about how much she gave up in her personal, family and social life in order to be a business owner and the effect it had on her. Melissa tells us how she learned that there are no specific rules for entrepreneurship.     SHOW NOTES   The E-Myth Revisited The Guesthouse Hotel lobby design Gary Vaynerchuk Style & Pepper PepperologieAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Happy almost Thanksgiving! Today we’re bringing The Lively Show to you a day early so that you can enjoy the show while you may be travelling to visit family and/or friends this holiday weekend! Today’s episode with enneagram coach, Leigh Kramer, is designed to help you to understand yourself and your family members in a greater way. Which will hopefully provide a more peaceful holiday (if family dynamics can be challenging), or simply provide fun table conversation.   The enneagram is a personality typing system with nine different types. By understanding our enneagram type and the types of those we care about, we can identify our healthy motivations – and sometimes not-so-healthy motivations – so that we can relate to others from the healthiest place within ourselves. This episode is perfect for anyone who is interested in learning more about the enneagram, loves learning about new personality typing systems, or who wants to learn how to increase the quality of their motivations. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Leigh changed jobs to find what she loved and how she discovered the Enneagram How she became a Enneagram coach after being pushed by friends. Leigh explains that the Enneagram is a powerful tool for growth. She tells us what the Enneagram test is and how to use it. Leigh describes how the Enneagram is based on the Seven Deadly Sins, plus two more items. Leigh reviews the 9 types of people the Enneagram focuses on. She tells us that each of the 9 types has positive and negative qualities, based on their unique gifts and struggles. How the Enneagram coach can help you figure out your type or apply it to your life. She tells us how you can elevate you motivations to come from a whole heart. Leigh go through the healing mindsets, gifts and attitudes.   SHOW NOTES   Leigh Kramer The Enneagram Coach The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People The Wisdom of the EnneagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In today’s Lively Show, we are diving headfirst into the world of intuitive eating and sharing how we can apply intuitive eating principles to our holiday food choices. As I’ve shared on the show before, I personally struggled on both sides of the scale with under- and overeating for nine years and I know how tricky intuitive eating can seem — especially during the holidays! Today I am joined by Isabel Foxen Duke, an intuitive eating coach and all around wonderful + hilarious person, to explore this topic in depth. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the concepts of intuitive and emotional eating on a deeper level, or for anyone seeking a mindful approach to holiday food. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   Isabel teaches us how to eat intuitively around food and during the holiday. She explains how diet was forced on her when she was 3 years old and the effect that diet had on her. How she grew up hating her body and how this is not a unique story for women She talks about “fallen off the wagon” and how to get rid of the wagon. Isabel tells us how she figured out that diet was not working and how she changed her mindset. Why she thinks service is not effective if you don’t love the work. Isabel describes how most women in this country are not losing weight for health reasons but for social reasons. She tells use to make decisions moment to moment. Isabel tells us how important it is to let go to get your results and be happy. Isabel would tell someone just starting out on this journey.     SHOW NOTES   Isabel Foxen DukeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s Lively Show is one of the most fascinating and helpful conversations I’ve had on The Lively Show thus far. In today’s episode, Dillan DiGiovanni, a health coach and TEDx speaker who transitioned his gender identity in his mid-30’s, shares how and why he thrived before and after his gender transition, the complexity of evolving language around sexuality and sexual identities, and what Dillan believes is not being accurately conveyed in the media about transgender individuals. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear a fascinating story about thriving authentically, or for anyone looking to better understand, connect, and communicate with people who identify as transgender.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s Lively Show is a fun, lighthearted “girl chat” with the lovely and down-to-Earth beauty vlogger, Anna Gardner, of the very popular YouTube Channel and blog, Vivianna Does Makeup. Though dozens of well-known bloggers have come on TLS and discussed blogging tips, we’ve never directly spoken about the topic of video blogging and YouTube. So today, Anna is filling us in on how full-time vloggers make an income, tips and tricks for making great videos, which equipment we should invest in, and more. Plus, she also shares her favorite spend + splurge makeup items. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear a fun chat about all things beauty and vlogging. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Anna’s make-up obsession evolved to blogging and creating content to share. Why she left a full-time job working in PR and editorial writing to pursue her deeper passion. How Anna monetizes her blog and vlogging with affiliate marketing and sponsorships with major brands. What Anna believe is important to sustain an online business. How Anna’s approach to make-up has changed. What make-up and beautify products you should invest in the most. How Anna balances sharing personal and private parts of her life. How she maintains her personal time during “off hours” when not working. Anna’s biggest tips about getting started in YouTube vlogging. She shares her fears of procrastination and how she regains focus and control in her life.       SHOW NOTES   Vivianna Does Makeup Anna’s Youtube channel Kate Summerville Beauty Products Canon EOS 600D Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s Lively Show is focused on the mental and emotional groundwork that can either help or hinder our ability to live our Values and build the life of our dreams. We’re talking with Lewis Howes, a genuinely kind and vulnerable person, former pro football player, successful business owner, Olympic hopeful, podcaster (The School of Greatness), and author of the new book, The School of Greatness. Today’s episode is an intimate look at the early years of Lewis’ life that sparked a burning desire to prove people wrong, and later transformed into a quest to live from an authentic place of love and inspiration. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear a powerful story of a man who came through great adversity to live the life of his dreams, and for anyone looking for practical tips to move past personal limitations. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   Lewis’ childhood struggles with dyslexia, loneliness and aggression and how he was able to find acceptance. Why Lewis believes that all things are possible and how he has been able to accomplish his goals, though not always in the ways he originally thought he would. What his father did to instill in him the idea that he should never consider his age a limitation. How someone can make the shift from being fueled by anger and resentment to being fueled by love, inspiration and service. What Lewis believes is more fulfilling than accomplishing a big goal. What Lewis is grateful for right now. How we can start viewing failure as feedback. The support system Lewis has built in his life and how he uses it to get out of a funk. How learning to fully accept and love himself has changed his life. What Lewis would tell someone just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES   The School of Greatness The School of Greatness PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 100. Elizabeth Gilbert. And my 31st birthday. These are three things that are all happening today on The Lively Show, and I’m pinching myself to make sure this isn’t just a dream…. …. A lovely dream that I cannot wait to share with you! Today we’re talking with worldwide bestselling author, Elizabeth Gilbert – of Big Magic, and Eat Pray Love fame – about a wide range of topics including creativity, the fetishization of passion, the magic of curiosity, and the importance of epic doses of self-compassion. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to have a more compassionate + creative life, career, and relationship with themselves.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Elizabeth’s childhood spent living on a farm contributed to her creativity. Why Elizabeth doesn’t preach passion to others, and what she thinks is a better alternative to passion. How she is repurposing and reclaiming the word “entitlement.” Why Elizabeth believes people shouldn’t quit their day jobs in order to be creative. Why she thinks service is not effective if you don’t love the work. How Elizabeth is able to avoid martyrdom in her life and solve conflicts in a creative and playful way. Why self compassion is essential for a joyful and beautiful life. How Elizabeth distinguishes between the soul and the ego and how her soul has kept her going through rejection and scrutiny. What she believes is the best way to help others. How Elizabeth has come to understand and work with her psychological creative cycles. What Elizabeth would tell someone just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES   Eat Pray Love Big Magic Magic Lessons Podcast Get your free audio copy of Big Magic, or any other book you’d like at Audible.com/lively Squarespace Mini Interview: Bryn Huntpalmer of The Birth Hour PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands