The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux

You may have experienced burnout. According to our guest, there is a spectrum and on one end a spa visit or a break may help but on the other end, your commitment to work will dominate your existence and in some cases will be a tipping point to depression or worse. Kelly Swingler experienced burnout twice as a highly successful corporate executive. The first time it made her very ill and the second time it nearly cost her her life. She shares her story and ways to manage your life to avoid burnout. This is an important conversation with an expert who has made it her life’s work to help others prevent and/or stop burnout. *This is a podcast interview and not intended to be mental health advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for your health-related questions. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: What is burnout. Stacy’s story of burnout twice. The first time put her in and out of the hospital for 7 months. The second time nearly killed her. Why she is on a mission to educate others about burnout and to help prevent it. How her 12-year old twin boys became her wake-up call. How burnout can you leave you not thinking clearly. Three things for everyone to think about for prevention and recovery Who are you? Who are presenting to be? Which parts are you fearful to present? Identity drives everything we do. Core values, core beliefs.  Keep asking “Who are you?” when in dialogue.  Go as deep as you can. 2. Implement boundaries. Ex, I need to leave every day to have dinner with my family at 6pm. 3. Set aside time for things that make you happy and have that dedicated time in your calendar.   RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://www.kellyswingler.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyswingler/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z6iJPB4gYz1MZoUPOgdlQ Michele on Instagram GUEST BIO: Kelly Swingler is the Executive Burnout Coach, for C-Suite leaders who are ready to regain control of their lives and create the time, space, and energy for the things that matter. Because when leaders are happy and healthy, they live happier and healthier lives and they create Anti-Burnout Workplaces that people love. As a lifelong high-achieving, over-performing, recovering perfectionist who thrives under pressure, Kelly knows a thing or two about stress and jeopardising your wellbeing. She reached Burnout twice and has spent the last 9 years creating strategies and techniques to stop her, and her clients from burning out again. Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information.  Also be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss an episode.   Rate + Review: If you enjoyed this episode, would you please take a minute to rate + review it on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player.

IN THIS EPISODE: Stacy Madison is the Founder of Stacy’s Pita Chips. She started her business with a food cart selling sandwiches and that grew into her internationally known brand of chips. After selling Stacy’s, she traveled Europe and Asia with her twin daughters and returned to launch her own Juicebar where the bars were a top seller. Stacy attributes being BOLD to her success and launched another, BeBOLD bars – a healthy energy bar. With the help of her brother, they figured out how to produce them in larger quantities and start distribution to stores; however, a month after launching the pandemic hit. She believes that experience, and being no stranger to tragedy, equips entrepreneurs with problem-solving skills and the pandemic is unfortunately, a true test of survivors in the food business. Learn from this leading female entrepreneur about how to go for your dreams where she shares the lessons learned the second time around at building a company. Lots of wisdom from Stacy including what traits she believes you need in order to create success. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why she started BeBOLD bars. How Stacy came up with the name “BeBOLD”? The challenges and obstacles faced during the early stages of BeBOLD Bars because of the pandemic. The process of developing BeBOLD Bars’ recipe and the importance of using high-quality, natural ingredients. Stacy’s commitment to providing healthy and nutritious options. Unique aspects of BeBOLD Bars compared to other snack bars on the market. Marketing and branding strategies employed by BeBOLD Bars. Challenges faced in growing and scaling the business. Her thoughts on failure. Key lessons learned by Stacy throughout her entrepreneurial journey. Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Words of wisdom for individuals facing challenges and setbacks, and more. RESOURCES MENTIONED beboldbars.com @stacybeboldbars on IG @beboldbars on IG Michele on Instagram   MORE ABOUT STACY MADISON: Stacy Madison founded Stacy’s Pita Chip Company, a top-selling natural snack food brand. It started with a career change from social work, to a strong desire to create delicious healthy food. Then, an entrepreneurial spirit and a small food cart in Boston used to sell pita sandwiches. As an incentive to keep people happily waiting in line, she baked pita chips each day using extra pita bread and gave them away to customers. She then decided to package and start selling the chips to local stores. The company experienced rapid growth and became a top-selling international snack food brand. After several years of traveling, she decided to open Stacy’s Juice bar. Stacy’s Juicebar began to sell hundreds of raw energy bars each month. The growing demand inspired Stacy to manufacture and market the bars nationwide. Stacy’s latest venture is BeBOLD Bars. BeBOLD Bars are healthy energy bars made with nutritious nut butters, oats, chocolate chips, chia, brazil nuts, walnuts, dark maple syrup, and wildflower honey. Wrapping simple ingredients and delicious flavors into one great bar. Thank you for listening to the show! If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

Personal growth advocate Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani discusses the concept of “becoming flawesome” from her book by the same name, and its transformative potential. As the co-founder of MindValley, the world’s leading life transformation platform, Kristina noticed a common struggle among individuals—the pressure to be perfect. Kristina shares the powerful message that embracing our flaws doesn’t mean settling for mediocrity but rather recognizing our unique potential and embracing the journey of continuous growth.  In this interview you’ll learn why pursuing what you are good at and enjoy — instead of striving for external definitions of success — is the best way forward.  You’ll also hear why self love and authenticity are an essential part of the equation. I am excited to share this interview with you!   RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: mindvalley.com/books/flawesome Book: Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living an Imperfectly Authentic Life Kristina on IG FOLLOW Michele on Instagram   GUEST BIO: Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani is the co-founder of Mindvalley, the world’s most powerful life transformation platform with an ever-growing 20 million-strong following. She is an entrepreneur, writer, international speaker, artist, and philanthropist based in Estonia and the author of the Live by Your Own Rules and 7 Days to Happiness online programs as well as the forthcoming book Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living An Imperfectly Authentic Life (June 13; Hay House). Kristina’s content has touched the lives of tens of thousands of students by providing wisdom, life hacks, and healthy habit-building formulas curated and inspired by her 20 years in the personal growth industry. Kristina hosts her own podcast, Honest Conversations, and has interviewed over 200 specialists in the field of psychology and self-development. Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information. Also be sure to follow on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss an episode. Rate + Review: If you enjoyed this episode, would you please take a minute to rate + review it on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. 1. Click on this link 2. Click “View in Apple Podcasts” button 3. Click “Follow” button 4. Click “Ratings and Reviews” text 5. Click to rate and leave short review and you’re done!

How do you get reconnected with your authentic self? How do you hear your inner voice and follow your soul path to own your purpose and live for yourself. Homaira Kabir is on the show and we discuss her book, Goodbye, Perfect: How to Stop Pleasing, Proving, and Pushing for Others…and Live for Yourself. *This is a podcast interview and not intended to be mental health advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for anything dealing with your mental and physical health. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Why we get disconnected from ourselves and how to get reconnected How to reconnect and find self-actualization How to hear our soul’s calling The difference between fragile confidence vs optimal confidence How to practice non-judgment to support yourself The importance of seeing our limiting patterns and creating a new stories that support us Why we need silence and how to make time for it, and more RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://homairakabir.com/ Book: Goodbye, Perfect: How to Stop Pleasing, Proving, and Pushing for Others… and Live For Yourself FOLLOW Michele on Instagram GUEST BIO: Homaira Kabir holds Master’s degrees in Coaching Psychology and in Positive Psychology—the science of human flourishing and wellbeing—from the University of East London and has over a decade of experience as a life coach. She is the founder and CEO of the Goodbye Perfect Project, which she launched with the mission to bring science-backed, soulful support to help people break free of unhelpful patterns and own their purpose, voice, and impact. She has been featured in Forbes, Happify, Thrive Global, and The Huffington Post, and more. She has presented at TEDx on the topic of Belonging and facilitated workshops at Positive Psychology conferences and in organizations such as Logitech, PwC, Earthjustice, and more. She is the author of Goodbye Perfect: How To Stop Pleasing, Proving and Pushing For Others… and Live For Yourself Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information.  Also be sure to follow on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss an episode.

We all experience anxiety but it doesn’t have to stop us from pursuing a joyful and meaningful life. Dr. Luana Marques and I delve into her recently published book, ”Bold Move”. She shares some actionable strategies, including her three-step plan to transform anxiety into power. A mental health expert and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Luana helps us create self-awareness, reminds us of the importance of understanding our core values, and how to begin to take courageous actions, even if that means one small step at a time. We are encouraged to step out of our comfort zones and pursue what matters to us by making a bold move. For show notes or to join my newsletter, visit https://thegoodlifecoach.com/ *This is a podcast interview and not intended to be mental health advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for anything dealing with your mental and physical health.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: The percentage increase in anxiety since Covid (it was high but got significantly higher). Why our usual ways of coping are no longer working and how anxiety differs from depression. Her story growing up in poverty and witnessing domestic violence. How she broke the generational cycle of trauma and ended up at Harvard. Why anxiety makes us go to catastrophic thinking/worse case scenarios. What our superpower is and how to use it. How anxiety can keep us stuck and what to do instead. Sometimes the answer is to do the opposite action instead of running away form it. The importance of identifying our avoidance patterns. How aligning our core values with our actions can help us. The value of writing down what is making us anxious to better understand the situation triggering the anxiety, and much more.   RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://drluana.com/   Book: Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power IG: Follow Dr. Luana Michele on Instagram   GUEST BIO: Dr. Luana Marques is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School; Past-President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA); Author, Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power (HarperOne). Empowered by psychology and her personal life experience, renowned mental health expert, educator, and author Dr. Luana is passionate about teaching people to transform their lives. Informed by her personal journey and two decades as professor and researcher at Harvard Medical School, she coaches individuals to live their best lives by rewiring the way they think, feel, and behave. Dr. Luana is a master at converting her clinical research findings and evidence-based practices into vibrant insights and practical tools for individuals, community organizations, C-level leaders, and international corporations. Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information.  Also be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss an episode.

In this captivating interview, I have the honor of sitting down with the remarkable Dr. Gladys McGarey, a centenarian and visionary in the field of holistic medicine. At 102 years young, Dr. McGarey shares her wisdom, experiences, and the profound insights she gained throughout her extraordinary life. Join us as we delve into her recently published book, “The Well-Lived Life,” and explore the key principles that have shaped her journey and learn the secrets to living a happier and healthier life. *This is a podcast interview and not intended to be medical advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for your health-related questions.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Dr. McGarey’s reflections on longevity and vitality How she has such zest for life, including why she jumped out of a cake at 95 years old, and the symbolism of riding a tricycle into her 102nd birthday party. The importance of nurturing spiritual, emotional, and physical health. How we all have a physician within and what that really means on a healing journey. What advice she’d give her younger self. Dr. McGarey’s experiences navigating obstacles throughout her career. The importance of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity. Why she says having “Juice” and maintaining our juice is important to living healthier and happier. Her 10-year plan and vision she’s working on and how having a 10-year plan is something she believes keeps life moving through us. How her parents inspired her path and why as The Mother of Holistic Medicine she is a pioneer in the world of holistic health, and more!   RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://gladysmcgarey.com/ Book: The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age IG: Dr. Gladys Dr. Gladys Tedx Talk Michele on Instagram   GUEST BIO: Dr. Gladys McGarey is recognized as a pioneer of the allopathic and holistic medical movements, she is also a founding diplomat of the American Board of Holistic Medicine. She is the cofounder and past president of the American Holistic Medical Association, as well as the cofounder of the Academy of Parapsychology and Medicine and the founder of The International Academy of Clinical Hypnosis. Dr. Gladys lives and works in Scottsdale, Arizona, where for many years she shared a medical practice with her daughter. She currently has a medical consulting practice, maintains a healthy diet, and enjoys a good piece of cake every now and then. She has spoken at TEDx.   Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information.  Also be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss an episode.  

This is a brief episode with Michele Lamoureux, Host of The Good Life podcast talking about the newest season and name change for the podcast from The Good Life Coach to simply, The Good Life. We are going back to our roots with the original name of the show since its launch in 2008! My show is for women in midlife who want to live happier, healthier, and more meaningful lives. Unlike other podcasts for women in midlife, what’s at the heart of my show is to invite women to learn to love and prioritize yourself by listening to your inner voice and acting on that truth. For women to reclaim her power and become her truest self. This is an invitation to live your best midlife.

“Heart Care is the New Self-Care” – Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum This interview could save your life or the life of a woman you know. Please share it with every woman in your life. Heart disease is the number one killer of women but so many women are unaware of this information. Today’s show is going to spotlight the importance of taking care of your heart health, what the key risk factors are, and how to focus on prevention. While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love. *This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider. WHAT WE DISCUSS: The statistics about heart disease and how it is the #1 killer of women. 70% of women don’t realize they are at risk. The role research, the doctors, and even women have played and not changing this statistic in the last twenty years. How we can take ownership of our health since 80% of heart disease is preventable. The importance of preventative care. The blood tests we need as well as the other factors that play into our heart health. The symptoms that women may have and how they differ from men. Knowledge is power here to advocate for yourself. Women still die in the hospital of heart attacks. The importance of exercise, sleep, and meditation. Why Dr. Steinbaum is launching Adesso (means now in Italian) and how it is going to change the landscape of heart health, and more. RESOURCES MENTIONED Websites: https://www.drsuzannesteinbaum.com/ www.adesso.health Book: Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart-Healthy Life IG: Dr. Steinbaum on IG Adesso on IG Connect with Michele on Instagram “Since the dawn of recorded time in almost every culture, our heart has been the symbol of our ultimate essence as human beings. Cupid, St. Valentine, the source of songs, poetry and art, our heart elevates that which makes us fully alive: our capacity for love, passion, romance, purpose. Life at its fullest. And yet heart disease is the #1 killer of women. 1 in 3 women will die of heart disease and for the past 20 years, over the course of my entire career as a preventive cardiologist, that figure hasn’t changed. This disconnect, this Grand Canyon from the abstract idea of our hearts and the real working function of the organ at the center of our being, is what needs to change. We know now that preventing heart disease is not defined just by medical data like blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, sugars and medication. True heart health stems from every aspect of our lives, like stress, relationships, sleep, how we nourish ourselves, how we move and yes, even how we love. As we fully put ourselves and our heart at the center of our lives, we will fully change the course of this disease that 80 percent of the time is preventable. We can and will change this. When we live from the heart, we live! Life at its fullest.” MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum is a leader in preventive cardiology, now in private practice in New York. She launched heart prevention programs at Mt. Sinai Heart, Northwell Lenox Hill and Beth Israel. She is the CEO/Founder of Adesso, a technology-based prevention model. She is also the author of “Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart Healthy Life”, and has been a national spokesperson for Go Red through the American Heart Association for 18 years. Thank you for listening to the show. Be sure to share it with a friend!  We love when women empower other women. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

Dr. Kelly Casperson is the best-selling author of You Are Not Broken: Stop “Should-ing” All Over Your Sex Life.  She is on to talk to us about how to have a great love life in midlife.  She explains why women need to stop blaming and shaming themselves when it comes to sex. All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/227 While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love. *This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider. WHAT WE DISCUSS: How the medical system is biased towards supporting men and dismissing women. Women are told things like have a glass of wine and relax. Modern medicine is here to help us.  Why we need to stop “shoulding” ourselves with the idea that menopause is natural therefore you shouldn’t need Hormone Therapy. The importance of talking to your partner when things are going well. And why Hollywood and the porn industry convey a false message about what sex should really be like.  As Dr. Kelly says, “It’s fake people.”  Don’t compare your love life to fictionalized characters not representing reality. How women in their twenties don’t have it better. Men don’t know more about our bodies and our pleasure than we do. She shares many myths including the myth that desire should be spontaneous that make women believe they are broken. How the brain is a powerful tool in desire. Combatting vaginal dryness and why Dr. Kelly recommends lube for everyone. The symptoms that arise during menopause and what women can do about it, and more. RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://www.kellycaspersonmd.com/ Instagram: Dr. Kelly Casperon Book: You Are Not Broken:Stop “Should-ing” All Over Your Sex Life Dr. Kelly’s Podcast: You Are Not Broken Stop Gaslighting My Vagina on Dr. Kelly’s Podcast Connect with Michele on Instagram MORE ABOUT DR KELLY CASPERSON Dr. Kelly Casperson is a urologic surgeon, author, sex educator, and top international podcaster whose mission is empowering women to live their best love lives. Kelly identified the need for better resources and developed a sex education membership for women that covers topics like sexual health, intimacy, mind work, and the science of desire. She combines education, humor, and candor in her podcast, You Are Not Broken, where she dismantles the myths women have learned and normalizes healthy, enjoyable sex worth desiring. Thank you for listening to the show. Be sure to share it with a friend!  We love when women empower other women. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

Would you like to learn a simple 5 step process for getting organized around dressing well so you look and feel your best? If so, tune into this informative interview with Mary Lou Andre, who is a nationally recognized stylist, corporate image consultant, speaker and author.  For over 25 years Mary Lou has been empowering people with the knowledge and systems they need to dress as the best version of themselves. She walks us through her process so we can easily learn how to do this for ourselves. If you love learning about fashion and style, or your sense of style has changed, or you just want to understand an easy way to get organized around looking your best, this interview is for you. All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/166 While on the show notes page, we’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time). WHAT WE DISCUSS: How to retrain your eye to understand the principles of dress How dressing well helps boost your confidence. An organized process to getting dressed. How to declutter and streamline your closet. How to try things on to determine the best fit for your body. Assessing your current wardrobe and identify your budget and style. Assembling your team – including the stores/designers where you’ll shop, who will do your alternations and jewelry repair. A stylist. The people that will help you feel and look your best. The must have items every woman should have in her closet. RESOURCES MENTIONED Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website: dressingwell.com IG: @dressingwellboston FB: dressingwell Mary Lou’s book ABOUT THE GUEST Mary Lou Andre is a nationally recognized stylist, corporate image consultant, speaker and author. She is founder and president of Organization By Design, Inc., a Needham, Massachusetts-based wardrobe management, fashion and image consulting firm that helps individuals and organizations understand the power of being appropriately dressed in a variety of situations. Mary Lou is recognized by the media as a professional image, wardrobe organization, personal style and retail expert and has given in-depth interviews about a variety of these topics on ABC World News Now, CBS The Early Show, and MSN’s Money Central. Her fashion and professional image insights are regularly featured in national publications such as In Style, Real Simple, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Marie Claire, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, Esquire, Executive Female, Family Circle, Sales & Marketing Magazine, Woman’s Day, Working Mother and The Washington Post. She is the author of Ready to Wear: An Expert’s Guide to Choosing and Using Your Wardrobe Thank you for listening to the show! If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele