The Ultimate Journey of Self-Care

This week’s episode continues the month long focus on how we all interpret self care and what it does for us, with flashes of a look into other’s lives.  Listen to my interview with a fellow sports junkie and fitness advocate (and friend of mine too) Charles Westfall and learn about his own personal journey.He uses a phrase called ‘don’t collect your mistakes’ in our conversation which can go a LONG way in our own way of thinking when it comes to how we view our own self care regimens.  No matter what we choose to do, we can DECIDE what is best for us and what serves us BEST. That is all we need to do. And the best part is it’s ALWAYS available to us.WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:www.cufitness.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/alison.h.katschkowsky?ref=bookmarksJoin my Facebook Community:  LIving your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Carehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/743439322342659/Instagram:  @fitstylegalTwitter:  @ahkatsFind Charles in our community, or on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/charles.westfall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode, I have the opportunity to interview a client and colleague someone who has become a friend of mine --Charli Brown.Charli is a RN with a boat load of experience in oncology and caregiving and is about to complete her Masters in Nursing. In our candid conversation, we discuss the ‘role confusion’ with caregiving and in a service oriented profession and how it is easy to think looking after ourselves is not possible. When so much is asked of us every day, we cannot only let our own self care fall low on the priority list--we can literally say there is just ‘no time’ for it.The role of caring for others can be draining--and ironically we can be good at looking after others, but not ourselves. Charli will share with you some light bulb moments in her own personal self care journey as well as mindset shifts she has used to make her own self care more important in her life. Often we can KNOW what we need to do but it helps us to hear what works for others so we know we are not alone. Charli also co-hosts her own podcast--The For Real Life--and we’ll talk about that too!Tune in and listen and get some golden nuggets for yourself!WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:www.cufitness.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/alison.h.katschkowsky?ref=bookmarksJoin my Facebook Community:  LIving your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Carehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/743439322342659/Instagram:  @fitstylegalTwitter:  @ahkatsCharli’s Facebook Page:  The For Real Life (https://www.facebook.com/theforreallife/)Personal page:  https://www.facebook.com/charli.myersbrownCharli’s podcast:  The For Real Life--available on Apple, Google and SpotifyFacebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/theforreallife/about/Instagram:  @theforreallife See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode, I have the opportunity to interview a colleague and good friend of mine--Elisabeth Galperin. Elisabeth is a productivity expert and the owner of Turn Leaf Organizing. With the holiday season upon us, we can easily let our own self care fall low on the priority list--to the point of us using the excuse ‘we’re busy doing it all’--and yet, we aren’t productive.Busy isn't the same thing as being productive--whether it’s in business, at home, in your personal life or otherwise. Elisabeth has some GREAT insight into how to develop good solid habits that can serve you well in all aspects of your life--so that you are PRODUCTIVE and NOT just busy.  Tune in and listen!WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:www.cufitness.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alison.h.katschkowsky?ref=bookmarksJoin my Facebook Community: LIving your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Carehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/743439322342659/Instagram: @fitstylegalTwitter: @ahkatsElisabeth’s Facebook Community: Peak Productivity for High Performershttps://www.facebook.com/groups/425379654859878/Elisabeth’s website: https://www.turnleaforganizing.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode begins December with a look at one of the most common mindsets around this time of year--the need to ‘make up’ for what we DON’T DO.We can struggle with consistency and thinking we are ALL of that enough with the increased demands and struggles of the holidays. We find that we believe we need to do ALL the things and BE all the things--which often leaves our own self care low on the priority list. After the thanksgiving holiday and prior to the Christmas holiday we can feel like a ping pong ball bouncing between commitments and schedules so we can take on the mindset of ‘making up’ for what we DON’T do as a result. Listen in on this episode for a look at the thoughts behind the ‘Make up’ mindset and learn some simple tips to ditch it for good!Our first two destination retreats are OPEN and limited spots are available! Check it out at www.cufitnessretreats.comHead over to our Facebook community--Living your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Care to learn more about our 5 pillar approach to Self Care, or head to our website--www.cufitness.comWEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:Come on over to our Facebok Community--Living your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Care--where we talk all things fitness and self care!   https://www.facebook.com/groups/743439322342659/Find me on Instagram:  @fitstylegal OR Twitter @ahkatsCheck out our NEW online club--fresh off a facelift!https://cufitness.thinkific.com/Like our page on Facebook:  CU Fitnesshttps://www.facebook.com/CUFitness360/?eid=ARA-bw5rGaYFt-EA5FdZZ7UKWDYSYz4ckQaQaWIwgjYbNEuGrJustm4uJ8e-0YR6uzDAm07ghsGv7GsQCheck out our website and let us know what you think!www.cufitness.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s episode completes our deep dive into our Energy focus and the Fit Life. The holiday season often provides a challenge for us and our self care in that the demands on us increase exponentially.  We find that we believe we need to do ALL the things and BE all the things--which often leaves our own self care low on the priority list.  Couple all the holiday to do’s with travel and a recipe for energy depletion and higher stress levels results which means we leave ourselves open to sickness and misery.    Tune in today for some practical holiday tips for self care and staying energized for travel, as well as some important reminders for physical self care and awareness of what is really important for us. Our first two destination retreats are OPEN and limited spots are available!  Check it out at www.cufitnessretreats.comHead over to our Facebook community--Living your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Care to learn more about our 5 pillar approach to Self Care, or head to our website--www.cufitness.comWEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:Come on over to our Facebok Community--Living your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Care--where we talk all things fitness and self care!   Join our Challenge THIS WEEK and get your FREE workbook!https://www.facebook.com/groups/743439322342659/Join our NEW FREE Event--Live Fit Love Self!  https://cufitnessretreats.com/live-fit-love-self-nov-2019/Check out our NEW online club--fresh off a facelift!https://cufitness.thinkific.com/Like our page on Facebook:  CU Fitness https://www.facebook.com/CUFitness360/?eid=ARA-bw5rGaYFt-EA5FdZZ7UKWDYSYz4ckQaQaWIwgjYbNEuGrJustm4uJ8e-0YR6uzDAm07ghsGv7GsQCheck out our website and let us know what you think!www.cufitness.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Continuing our deep dive into our Energy focus and the Fit Life.In examining how energy works within our bodies and how it helps us be at our best is what we eat and how we rest. Our society views sleep and rest as ‘one more thing’ on the list, and as a result our eating behaviors and energy levels are affected. How much we rest directly influences our metabolism, our food choices and how we function. Tune in today for some insight into my own personal eating for energy strategy, and how it ties back rest and activity. I offer some of my favorite eating hacks for keeping your energy at optimal levels--it’s all part of what we do at our destination retreats!Our FREE event started November 11th and you can STILL get in on it!   Join us in our Community!Head over to our Facebook community--Living your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Care to learn more about our 5 pillar approach to Self Care, or head to our website--www.cufitness.comWEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:Come on over to our Facebok Community--Living your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Care--where we talk all things fitness and self care!   Join our Challenge THIS WEEK and get your FREE workbook!https://www.facebook.com/groups/743439322342659/Join our NEW FREE Event--Live Fit Love Self https://cufitnessretreats.com/live-fit-love-self-nov-2019/Check out our NEW online club--fresh off a facelifthttps://cufitness.thinkific.com/Like our page on Facebook:  CU Fitnesshttps://www.facebook.com/CUFitness360/?eid=ARA-bw5rGaYFt-EA5FdZZ7UKWDYSYz4ckQaQaWIwgjYbNEuGrJustm4uJ8e-0YR6uzDAm07ghsGv7GsQCheck out our website and let us know what you think!www.cufitness.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s episode goes into the mindset of a Fit Life.  It’s part of the deeper dive we are taking all throughout November on examining how energy works, and how it’s connected to a Fit Life.  So often we beat up on ourselves for what we HAVEN’T been able to do--and it weighs us down and affects our energy. Part of a Fit Life is developing a mindset that is conducive to releasing judgement of ourselves and others.Tune in today for some easy mindset hacks and useful tips for making changes to benefit you live a FIT LIFE. It’s part of what we do at our destination retreats!Our FREE event starts starting November 11th--and you can WIN a spot to attend one of our retreats!Head over to our Facebook community--Living your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Care to learn more about our 5 pillar approach to Self Care, or head to our website--www.cufitness.comWEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:Come on over to our Facebok Community--Living your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Care--where we talk all things fitness and self care!  Join our Challenge THIS WEEK and get your FREE workbook!https://www.facebook.com/groups/743439322342659/Join our NEW FREE Event--Live Fit Love Self!  https://cufitnessretreats.com/live-fit-love-self-nov-2019/Check out our NEW online club--fresh off a facelift!https://cufitness.thinkific.com/Like our page on Facebook:  CU Fitnesshttps://www.facebook.com/CUFitness360/?eid=ARA-bw5rGaYFt-EA5FdZZ7UKWDYSYz4ckQaQaWIwgjYbNEuGrJustm4uJ8e-0YR6uzDAm07ghsGv7GsQCheck out our website and let us know what you think!www.cufitness.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s episode takes a look at what ENERGY is, and the three main building blocks of how our energy levels are directed.  One of the biggest complaints and comments made in today’s busy fast paced world is ‘I have no energy--I'm worn down and don’t feel good’.  Energy (or lack thereof) is responsible for ALL of it. Sleep, Dietary changes and Exercise/Fitness are by far the three MAIN elements in constructing positive and sustained energy for you to live your best life.  All throughout November I will be examining how energy is connected to all three of these elements.Tune in today for a break down of how all sleep, diet and exercise all make up our energy levels and some useful tips and strategies for making changes to benefit you.  We also have a FREE event coming up starting November 11th--and you can WIN a spot to attend one of our retreats!Head over to our Facebook community--Living your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Care to learn more about our 5 pillar approach to Self Care, or head to our website--www.cufitness.comWEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:Come on over to our Facebok Community--Living your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Care--where we talk all things fitness and self care!   Join our Challenge THIS WEEK and get your FREE workbook!https://www.facebook.com/groups/743439322342659/Join our NEW FREE Event--Live Fit Love Self!  https://cufitnessretreats.com/live-fit-love-self-nov-2019/Check out our NEW online club--fresh off a facelift!https://cufitness.thinkific.com/Like our page on Facebook: CU Fitnesshttps://www.facebook.com/CUFitness360/?eid=ARA-bw5rGaYFt-EA5FdZZ7UKWDYSYz4ckQaQaWIwgjYbNEuGrJustm4uJ8e-0YR6uzDAm07ghsGv7GsQCheck out our website and let us know what you think!www.cufitness.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s episode continues a monthly focus on the different aspects of Self Care, and we continue with a what is probably the MOST FUN one--Self Care for your Spirit. Many people confuse anything related to spirit and soul with religion--and it doesn’t have to be. Having strategies to help nourish our soul and spirit are not just good for our mental and emotional health, but it helps connect us to our true self MORE--and something bigger than ourselves. Spiritual care can be anything that help you get ‘more in touch’ with your true self, what you want, and where you are headed. In today’s busy fast paced life--this is something that everyone needs MORE of! Tune in today for some cool tips on how you can find ways to nourish your soul and spirit--and in turn--get that much needed reset right from your home base! Like the rest of our self care. When we take time for us to reconnect to out inner selves, we show up better in all areas of our life. This is what we teach on our retreats! In today’s episode, I share several tips on how you can accomplish self care for your soul. I’d love to hear your feedback!Head over to our Facebook community--Living your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Care to learn more about our 5 pillar approach to Self Care, or head to our website--www.cufitness.comWEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:Come on over to our Facebook Community--Living your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Care--where we talk all things fitness and self care! Join our Challenge THIS WEEK and get your FREE workbook!https://www.facebook.com/groups/743439322342659/ Check out our NEW online club--fresh off a facelift!https://cufitness.thinkific.com/Like our page on Facebook:  CU Fitness https://www.facebook.com/CUFitness360/?eid=ARA-bw5rGaYFt-EA5FdZZ7UKWDYSYz4ckQaQaWIwgjYbNEuGrJustm4uJ8e-0YR6uzDAm07ghsGv7GsQCheck out our website and let us know what you think!www.cufitness.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s episode continues a monthly focus on the different aspects of Self Care, and we continue with a subject that is so interconnected for our entire body--Self Care for your Gut. Aside from the obvious part of our gut being the place where food and drink goes to nourish our bodies---our guts harbor and help direct production of essential bacteria and other substances that help our brain and communication systems run more effectively. Like the rest of our self care-- it’s important that we have a strategy in place to make sure our gut health is a top priority. Gut health helps with immune system function, metabolism, keeping our brain in check, clearing out ‘brain fog’, and helps us stay off the low energy and cravings train. In today’s episode, I share four (4) of the biggest ways gut health influences our self care, and give you some tips on foods you can incorporate in your diet to better your gut health.Head over to our Facebook community--Living your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Care to learn more about our 5 pillar approach to Self Care, or head to our website--www.cufitness.comWEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:Come on over to our Facebok Community--Living your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Care--where we talk all things fitness and self care!   Join our Challenge THIS WEEK and get your FREE workbook!https://www.facebook.com/groups/743439322342659/Check out our NEW online club--fresh off a facelift!https://cufitness.thinkific.com/Like our page on Facebook:  CU Fitnesshttps://www.facebook.com/CUFitness360/?eid=ARA-bw5rGaYFt-EA5FdZZ7UKWDYSYz4ckQaQaWIwgjYbNEuGrJustm4uJ8e-0YR6uzDAm07ghsGv7GsQCheck out our website and let us know what you think!  www.cufitness.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.