Unlock the body's healing power with Allison Melody, the host of the Food Heals Podcast and author of the book by the same name. "I just believe the body is designed to heal itself when we give it the tools that it needs to do so." - Allison Melody Allison Melody is the host of the Food Heals Podcast and author of the book by the same name. She believes the body is designed to heal itself and is on a mission to help people who are going through trauma to get healthy and live long, healthy, happy, fulfilled lives. Allison Melody has experienced a lot of trauma in her life, but she has taken that pain and used it to create a mission to help people with chronic conditions to heal themselves using nutrition. Despite being a successful video creator and podcast host, her message of self-healing was met with censorship and deplatforming by Big Pharma. She now speaks to the platforms she works with to ensure they won't censor her and she invites people to ask questions and have conversations. Through her story, she has seen many people, including her parents, heal their chronic conditions with nutrition. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How Allison Melody, an eco entrepreneur, overcame the trauma of watching both of her parents battle and pass away from cancer to become an inspirational speaker and author dedicated to inspiring others to take their health back into their own hands. 2. The alarming reality of Big Pharma's ability to suppress information that goes against their bottom line, leading to the censorship of Allison Melody and other creators who speak out against it. 3. How Andy Storch, a cancer survivor, used a juicing diet to heal himself and go into remission, and the research and personal journey Allison Melody has gone through to understand the healing power of nutrition. Resources: Ready to take your podcast branding and social media to the next level? Head over to www.podbrand.io  Connect with me:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/justintschenck Facebook: www.facebook.com/gnmpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPGPJSqiIE_H3mzfUDV9Mw Website: www.growthnowmovement.com

Cal Knight, an ambitious corporate escapee, takes a calculated risk to pursue his passion and discovers his true identity amidst a journey of suffering, bravery, and exploration. You will learn how to awaken and deepen your spiritual journey, and take your spiritual growth to the next level. "When you are living in alignment with your purpose, it's a lot easier to show up every single day. It takes a lot of exploring and kind of experimentation sometimes, and I think the suffering is inevitable. Suffering is really just more about do you give meaning to your suffering so that you suffer for a reason that is much higher than you could ever imagine." Cal Knight is a highly respected businessman, mental coach, and spiritual guide to professionals, entrepreneurs, CEOs, star athletes, and celebrities.  Through his own journey of self-discovery, teaching, and miraculous spiritual evolution, he's honoring his own destiny through service by activating truth seekers, and empowering free-thinkers to live deeply fulfilling lives.  Through guided questioning, he has accelerated people's evolution, connected them to their unique purpose, and inspired them to embrace the inevitable suffering in life; understanding the deeper purpose of fulfilling one's true destiny is always worth it.    Cal Knight and the host Justin Schenck had both traveled similar paths in their lives, having worked in the corporate life and met each other while working for the different organizations. They both felt like they didn't fit in and wanted to pursue something they were passionate about, so they took calculated risks in order to take control of their lives and pursue what they felt they were meant to do. They both experienced suffering as they discovered who they were and pursued their dreams, but they found that the suffering was worth it if it meant they were growing and moving closer to their North Star. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How does one transition from a corporate life to a life of entrepreneurship? 2. How does one discover and pursue their purpose? 3. What strategies can be used to overcome imposter syndrome and live in alignment with one’s true destiny? Resources: Check out Cal's new  podcast HERE Want to reach more people with your Podcast? Sign up with PodBrand.io where we help you create social media content directly from your podcast www.podbrand.io  Connect with me:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/justintschenck Facebook: www.facebook.com/gnmpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPGPJSqiIE_H3mzfUDV9Mw Website: www.growthnowmovement.com

Lead by curiosity, Pat Flynn shows us how to "fail forward" into success. "If I'm not curious about it, I'm not going to do the work to figure out, right. I have to be genuinely curious about something. But then I'm also like, oh, I'm finding out all this stuff about this thing I'm experimenting with. I have to share it now." Pat Flynn is a master of fun and a master of all trades. He is a father of two, a husband, an entrepreneur, an advisor, a podcaster, a YouTuber, and an author. He has built multiple companies, written books, and spoken on stages. Pat Flynn was laid off from his job as an architect in 2008 and decided to start an online business helping people pass an architectural exam. He put the information online, created an ebook and soon found himself making two and a half times more money than his salary. He then launched his podcast Smart Passive Income and wrote a book about testing business ideas. His latest business ventures include creating a physical product and a Pokemon YouTube channel. Pat has learned that it's important to be curious, to lead with his audience needs and to not be afraid of failure. He's found success by learning from his mistakes and pivoting in the direction of creating community. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. Pat Flynn's Journey from Laid Off Architect to Professional Blogger, Keynote Speaker, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author 2. Pat Flynn's Experiments with Affiliate Marketing and Building His Own Online Courses 3. Pat Flynn's Recent Success with His Pokemon YouTube Channel and Live Events Resources: Ready to take your Podcast Branding & Social Media to the next level? Check out www.podbrand.io  Connect with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/justintschenck Facebook: www.facebook.com/gnmpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPGPJSqiIE_H3mzfUDV9Mw Website: www.growthnowmovement.com Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growth-now-movement-with-justin-schenck/id1086471656

Melissa Reilly is a clinical psychologist and coach for moms without a mom, helping them move from feelings of insecurity, isolation and overwhelm to resilience. Through her personal and professional experience, she has come to recognize that Moms without a mom experience grief as part of their motherhood experience, even if they don't realize it. The relationship moms have had (or didn't have) with their mothers impacts how they see themselves but doesn't define them. She believes it isn't knowledge and skills that create resilience; instead, it is born through overcoming hardship, having a community, and living by one's values. She is honored to walk with moms on their journey to becoming the mom they always wanted to be. Melissa's psychological practice, Shoudt & Reilly Psychological Services, has been serving residents of Berks County, Pennsylvania, for over 22 years. "I became the child who made everything easy. I was really good at sensing how others were, and that just became my role." This is Melissa Reilly's story... Melissa Reilly is a mom, clinical psychologist and coach for other moms who don't have a mom to help them through the challenges of motherhood. She became a mom later in life and experienced several miscarriages and a difficult pregnancy. After her son was born, she realized that she was missing something. She didn't have her mom to talk to about the challenges of motherhood. She started noticing patterns among other women who didn't have a loving mother by their side and decided to make it her mission to provide information and support to these moms. In her coaching program, she focuses on three main areas: grief, building a community and mom identity. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. The unique challenges faced by mothers who do not have the support of a loving mother figure 2. The importance of grief work in healing from the loss of a mother figure 3. The importance of building a supportive community for mothers who do not have a mother figure Resources: momswithoutamom.com Connect with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/justintschenck Facebook: www.facebook.com/gnmpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPGPJSqiIE_H3mzfUDV9Mw Website: www.growthnowmovement.com

In this week's episode of the Growth Now Movement, Justin Schenck explores how to find gratitude in grief, even in our lowest moments. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How to find gratitude even in moments of grief 2. The importance of seeking joy 3. The power of support systems in times of grief "I always say the people that have passed that loved us the most, the last thing they would want us to do is sit around and cry. So go seek joy." I'm Justin Schenck, your host for the Growth Now movement. I'm an entrepreneur, speaker and podcaster who years ago decided to go on a journey on how to grow in all areas of my life. What I found out was it's really a matter of focusing on the four pillars of life business, relationships, spiritual and wellness. And that's what we do here. We explore how to continuously grow in those areas, all while having a ton of fun doing it. Last week was the seven year anniversary of my mom's passing. And although through the years I've done the work, felt the feelings, seen the therapist, and worked through grief in so many ways and in past years, sometimes that day was just another day. For some odd reason, this year....I felt all the emotions. In this episode, I share with you some tips and tricks you can use to work through grief. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How to find gratitude even in moments of grief 2. The importance of seeking joy 3. The power of support systems in times of grief Connect with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/justintschenck Facebook: www.facebook.com/gnmpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPGPJSqiIE_H3mzfUDV9Mw Website: www.growthnowmovement.com

When it comes to Mike Brennan, him implementing a daily creative habit changed his life drastically, if you've ever been told: 1. That you're not good enough 2. That you're not talented enough 3. That you do not have what it takes to be successful Then this episode is for you! "The more that I started to show up, the more that I started to let it be a place of experimentation, self discovery. I realized the things I didn't want to do, the things I did want to do, I started to get a little perspective." Mike Brennan is an artist and entrepreneur who specializes in live event sketches. He has been running his own business, for the past 5 years. This is Mike Brennan's story... I had always been creative, but I never thought of it as a career. I always just assumed that I would have a "normal" job. But when I started sketching at events, people started to take notice. And then I had a friend who told me that I could actually make a business out of it. So I started offering my services as a live event sketcher. I've been doing it for years now, and it's been a wild ride. I've worked with some of the biggest names in the industry and I've loved every minute of it. It's so fulfilling to be able to use my creativity to serve others and to see the joy that it brings them. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How Mike Brennan turned a hobby of sketching people at live events into a business 2. How Mike Brennan left a successful career in graphic design to enter ministry, and then had to leave ministry due to depression 3. How Mike Brennan's journey of creating art every day for 365 days led him to discover his style and voice Resources: Are you an Impact Driven Entrepreneur? Then join us in the Growth Now Community Connect with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/justintschenck Facebook: www.facebook.com/gnmpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPGPJSqiIE_H3mzfUDV9Mw Website: www.growthnowmovement.com

Do you want more balance and harmony in your life? I'm sharing the solution so you can get it. "I don't love the word balance. I don't think that that's really accurate to what actually exists in this space. I call it the pull or the equation." - Katie Krimitsos Katie Krimitsos is a mom, wife, adventurer, podcaster seeker, and change maker. She's committed to brightening the light of women around the world through her work under the Women's Meditation Network guided meditation, podcasts and resources created for those who identify as women so they can use the tool of meditation to know themselves and consciously create lives they love. This is Katie Krimitsos's story... Katie Krimitsos is a mom, wife, adventurer, podcaster, and change maker who is committed to helping women around the world through her work with the Women's Meditation Network. She has eight podcasts in her network, which are downloaded 4 million times each month. Katie got into meditation when she was 18 or 19 years old and has been using it ever since as a tool for introspection, calming, and connecting with herself. As an entrepreneur, Katie has to balance her businesses, children, and personal life. She manages her time by looking at her life in weekly blocks and focusing on her energy levels for each task. This allows her to be present in each moment and give her best to her family and business. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How Katie Krimitsos got into meditation, and what her current practice looks like 2. How Katie Krimitsos balances her businesses, parenting, and self-care 3. How Katie Krimitsos' views on 'balance' have changed over time Resources: Right now, you can win a gift bag filled with over $300 of incredible health and wellness products! We've got supplements, skin care, superfoods and more. You can enter to win in 3 easy steps:  Go subscribe and listen to any of Katie's shows. You can do that by searching for “Meditation for Women” in your podcast player right now. Subscribe and listen to any of the podcasts you like! Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts - let Katie know what you loved about the episode! Screenshot your review and share it on Instagram or Facebook - tag @womensmeditationnetwork and boom!  You’re entered!     Want to Grow Your Podcast & Brand? Sign up with PodBrand.io Today! Connect with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/justintschenck Facebook: www.facebook.com/gnmpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPGPJSqiIE_H3mzfUDV9Mw Website: www.growthnowmovement.com

Dave Valentine is a serial entrepreneur who runs multiple businesses that are doing multiple, seven or even eight figures every single year. He's able to juggle all of that work along with being a very attentive husband and father to his family. "I've proven to myself over and over and over again in my entrepreneurial journey, I can do anything." This is Dave Valentine's story... Dave Valentine is a serial entrepreneur who has built multiple businesses that generate seven or eight figures in revenue every year. He got his start in entrepreneurship at a young age, when he sold a picture he had drawn for $40. He then went on to start a digital marketing agency, which he grew to multiple seven figures in revenue. Recently, he has had to relocate due to wildfires in his area, but he is still running his businesses and helping others to grow their businesses as well. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How Dave Valentine went from running a MySpace page to becoming a serial entrepreneur owning a piece of eight different companies 2. How Dave's mindset has shifted from working for someone else to being an entrepreneur 3. How Dave's businesses have helped him weather personal storms, like having to evacuate his home due to a wildfire Resources: Join the Growth Now Community: www.growthnow.community Connect with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/justintschenck Facebook: www.facebook.com/gnmpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPGPJSqiIE_H3mzfUDV9Mw Website: www.growthnowmovement.com

In this weeks episode, I share an old episode from 2020, but I feel like this resonates so much, I needed to share it again. In this episode, I talk about why you need to stop helping people who aren't willing to help themselves. As you know, a topic I discuss often is making sure our cup is always full. There is no quicker way to drain your cup then by helping people who aren't willing to put the work in for themselves. Join the Growth Now Community www.growthnow.community Sign up for a Free Audit on your Social Media Ads from the Top Company in the world - GrowRev www.getmyfreeaudit.com/audit 

1. When you set ridiculous goals and can't reach them. 2. When you get in your own way and sabotage your own success. 3. When you don't make an impact and feel like you're not making a difference. If you've been feeling this, then this episode is for you! In this episode, You will learn how Steve Sims achieves the seemingly impossible. "The key is to get out of your own way." Steve Sims is the author of the new book, Go for Stupid. He is a speaker and entrepreneur who helps people achieve ridiculous goals. This is Steve Sims's story... Steve Sims is the founder of Bluefish and author of Go for Stupid. He is a successful entrepreneur who has been featured in Forbes and has worked with clients such as Elton John and Andrea Bocelli. In this episode of the Growth Now movement, Steve discusses his new book and how to achieve ridiculous goals. He breaks down how to get out of your own way and ignore what everyone else thinks. Steve's message is to embrace your unique self and go for your big, stupid, ridiculous goals. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What would you achieve if you weren't afraid of being laughed at? 2. Go for Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals 3. How to get out of your own way and achieve your goals. Resources: Grab Steve's New Book Here Connect with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/justintschenck Facebook: www.facebook.com/gnmpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPGPJSqiIE_H3mzfUDV9Mw Website: www.growthnowmovement.com