The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux

IN THIS EPISODE: What is the future of work? Or more specifically, what is the way to reimagine work today to create environments where your employees can thrive that includes everyone from Boomers to Gen Z? It can be challenging for leaders to navigate managing across generations when generally speaking each generation prioritizes different life/work values. What about where people work? Should they have to come into an office every day or did the pandemic teach us that people can be productive working from home? What caused the Great Resignation and what happened to the millions of people that left the workforce? What are some ways leaders can adapt and bring humanity to the workplace? According to Heather McGowan, author of The Empathy Advantage, empathy plays a vital roll and she walks us through specific steps a leader can take to create a place where people love to work. Heather co-wrote this book to explain how the world of work should be changing. Whether you are in the workforce as an employee or especially if you are a leader, this is a fascinating conversation with many specific takeaways that are researched based that you can implement. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/238   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why Heather wrote The Empathy Advantage to deliver a guidebook for leaders navigating the uncertainty of a post pandemic world. The two transformations that changed the world of work. The four leadership shifts leaders/managers need to make. Heather walks us through the five interlocking trends that placed agency in the hands of workers that created The Great Reset. It includes: The Great Resignation; The Great Retirement with 75 million baby boomers leaving the workforce; The Great reshuffle, leaving one job for another job; The Great Refusal, people sick of working for minimum wage; and The Great Relocation. What caused the Great Resignation and what happened to the millions of people that left the workforce? The importance of allowing flexibility on where and how to work. Specific questions leaders can ask their employees to humanize the world of work and bring out the best in their people, and more.   RESOURCES MENTIONED: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermcgowan Website: https://heathermcgowan.com/ Twitter: @heathermcgowan Book: THE EMPATHY ADVANTAGE: Leading the Empowered Workforce Michele on Instagram   GUEST BIO FOR HEATHER E. MCGOWAN: Future-of-work strategist, thought leader, researcher, and author Heather E McGowan is one of the leading voices on the Future of Work. McGowan is a sense maker, a dot connector, a deep thinker, and a pattern matcher who sees things that others miss. Heather gives people the courage and insight that illuminates their path forward. She’s transforming mindsets and entire organizations around the globe with her message about how the next phase of work will focus on continuous learning and how leadership must shift to guide these expeditions. Her groundbreaking approach to learning has made employees more fulfilled and innovative, leaders more potent and empathetic, and businesses more effective at reaching their goals in a rapidly evolving market. Her message is never more powerful than when she’s onstage, where her no-nonsense approach creates a fundamental mindset shift across the audience leaving them both transformed in their thinking and clear in their path of action.   Thank you for listening to the show! 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 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!

If you have been considering making a transition in your career or you have been out of the world of work for a while but don’t know how to re-enter, this interview is for you! Laura Berman Fortgang draws on 25 years of experience as a sought-after coach, best-selling author, and tv personality (she even appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show).  Talking to Laura, it’s easy to see why her Ted Talk has garnered over 1.5 million views.  Laura’s coaching practice helps people find their calling and she counts celebrities and Fortune 100 companies among her clients.  Her wisdom will provide you with useful tools to navigate career transitions.  All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/236. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How to figure out your skillset. What do you have experience with doing well? Why you can + should factor in your volunteer and fundraising experience. Why your resume doesn’t dictate what you should do next The value of doing informational interviews and joining networking groups. Pay attention to what kind of help people seek you out for – this is a clue. Ask yourself “What’s possible for others if I did this work?” Ask “Can I live this lifestyle with my hobby?” Ask, “Who are you?  What do you care about and what do you want to impact? Make decisions from there, and more! RESOURCES MENTIONED Website + Freebie: www.nowwhatcoaching.com w Free download: QuickGuide to Clarity https://nowwhatcoaching.com/the-five-step-quick-guide-to-clarity Laura on IG Laura on Linkedin First Interview with Laura about Transitions, Purpose, and Intuition Laura’s Tedx Talk: “Find your dream job without ever looking at your resume”  Book: “Now What? Revised Edition: 90 Days to a New Life Direction“ Michele on Instagram GUEST BIO: Laura’s professional life is anchored by her international reputation as a pioneer in the personal coaching field. Laura is also a best-selling author, sought-after speaker, TV personality (Oprah and All National Morning Shows), corporate spokesperson, interfaith minister and performer. Her TedX talk currently boasts over 1.8 million views. Laura’s five books are published in 13 languages. She has addressed audiences around the world on topics such as Reinvention, Career Satisfaction and Small Business as well as bringing coaching to diverse clients ranging from homemakers to celebrities and Fortune 100 companies. She’s known for her unique career clarity “Now What?®” methodology and her A-List Coach Business Mentoring Program. Thank you for listening to the show! 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.  

If you have been considering making a transition in your career or you have been out of the world of work for a while but don’t know how to re-enter, this interview is for you! Laura Berman Fortgang draws on 25 years of experience as a sought-after coach, best-selling author, and tv personality (she even appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show).  Talking to Laura, it’s easy to see why her Ted Talk has garnered over 1.5 million views.  Laura’s coaching practice helps people find their calling and she counts celebrities and Fortune 100 companies among her clients.  Her wisdom will provide you with useful tools to navigate career transitions.  All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/236. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How to figure out your skillset. What do you have experience with doing well? Why you can + should factor in your volunteer and fundraising experience. Why your resume doesn’t dictate what you should do next The value of doing informational interviews and joining networking groups. Pay attention to what kind of help people seek you out for – this is a clue. Ask yourself “What’s possible for others if I did this work?” Ask “Can I live this lifestyle with my hobby?” Ask, “Who are you?  What do you care about and what do you want to impact? Make decisions from there, and more! RESOURCES MENTIONED Website + Freebie: www.nowwhatcoaching.com w Free download: QuickGuide to Clarity https://nowwhatcoaching.com/the-five-step-quick-guide-to-clarity Laura on IG Laura on Linkedin First Interview with Laura about Transitions, Purpose, and Intuition Laura’s Tedx Talk: “Find your dream job without ever looking at your resume”  Book: “Now What? Revised Edition: 90 Days to a New Life Direction“ Michele on Instagram GUEST BIO: Laura’s professional life is anchored by her international reputation as a pioneer in the personal coaching field. Laura is also a best-selling author, sought-after speaker, TV personality (Oprah and All National Morning Shows), corporate spokesperson, interfaith minister and performer. Her TedX talk currently boasts over 1.8 million views. Laura’s five books are published in 13 languages. She has addressed audiences around the world on topics such as Reinvention, Career Satisfaction and Small Business as well as bringing coaching to diverse clients ranging from homemakers to celebrities and Fortune 100 companies. She’s known for her unique career clarity “Now What?®” methodology and her A-List Coach Business Mentoring Program. Thank you for listening to the show!

What is a “living angel”? That is a term I made up to describe people who come into our lives and help us in some meaningful way. They help us with some challenges and give us hope or specific assistance. Sometimes the interaction is just a moment (I share an example of this from my life) and sometimes the person is around longer (I share a story from when I gave birth).   In my experience, these living angels help us for a certain period of time, hold a special place in our hearts, and eventually leave our life. If you listen to the podcast, you may have heard me say to a guest who is sharing a story of how they were helped and I’ll say – that was your living angel. I think we can experience many of these in our lifetimes and perhaps we’ve been that person for someone else.   More information is available here: https://thegoodlifecoach.com/235

Mary Claire Haver, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN and a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist. She developed her groundbreaking weight loss protocol as an online subscriber program, through which she has helped thousands of women lose weight, burn fat, and get in shape permanently. She is also the author of the best-selling book, The Galveston Diet, which we discuss on the show. If you are a woman in perimenopause or menopause, or a woman who wants to be prepared for menopause, this show is for you. Be sure to share this one with all of your friends. So much great information in this 30-minute interview! The more women understand, the better care they can receive/demand from their healthcare providers. Knowledge is power. All of the show notes and links mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/233 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. Make sure you follow the show on your podcast player. *This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider. WHAT WE DISCUSS: How her own journey with menopause prompted her to dive into the research to create real solutions for her patients since the “calories in, calories out” doesn’t work for women in menopause. How women have been told be afraid of hormone replacement therapy based on one study years ago despite more research showing it’s not true. How women have been labeled by doctors and not taken seriously because they didn’t know they could help a woman with menopause and instead would often prescribe anti-depressants thinking it was all in her head. The danger of visceral fat and how it differs from subcutaneous fat. And how to reduce belly fat (it is possible) She recommends a diet that includes the proper amount of fiber, reducing inflammation, adequate protein, resistance training + cardio, good sleep, and stress reduction. Possible causes of hair loss, and more. How her diet/lifestyle program can be used for the entire family, and much more!   RESOURCES MENTIONED:   Websites:  www.galvestondiet.com www.maryclairewellness.com/   Book: The Galveston Diet   Social: Connect with Michele on Instagram Facebook: @drmaryclaire Instagram: @drmaryclaire Instagram: The Galveston Diet TikTok: @drmaryclaire LinkedIn: @the-galveston-diet YouTube: Mary Claire Haver, MD   MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a wife, mom, physician, and entrepreneur who has devoted her adult life to women’s health. As a Board Certified OBGYN in the Houston area, Dr. Haver has delivered thousands of babies, completed thousands of well-woman exams, counseled patients, taught residents, and did everything an academic professor and OBGYN could do. As her patient population aged, Dr. Haver was overwhelmed with the number of complaints and concerns her patients had with weight gain while going through menopause. For years, she told her patients to eat less and exercise more. It wasn’t until she, too, experienced the changes of menopause and mid-life weight gain that she realized this advice doesn’t work and ultimately led to her creating and developing a new program, The Galveston Diet. The Galveston Diet is a nutrition program created by a Female OBGYN, designed for women in menopause. The Galveston Diet helps women reach their health and wellness goals through an anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition. Dr. Haver believes in the power of nutrition to combat inflammation and highly recommends the unlimited benefits of intermittent fasting. As part of her ongoing research, she became certified in Culinary Medicine in 2019, which specializes in medical nutrition.     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

Mary Claire Haver, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN and a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist. She developed her groundbreaking weight loss protocol as an online subscriber program, through which she has helped thousands of women lose weight, burn fat, and get in shape permanently. She is also the author of the best-selling book, The Galveston Diet, which we discuss on the show. If you are a woman in perimenopause or menopause, or a woman who wants to be prepared for menopause, this show is for you. Be sure to share this one with all of your friends. So much great information in this 30-minute interview! The more women understand, the better care they can receive/demand from their healthcare providers. Knowledge is power. All of the show notes and links mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/233 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. Make sure you follow the show on your podcast player. *This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider. WHAT WE DISCUSS: How her own journey with menopause prompted her to dive into the research to create real solutions for her patients since the “calories in, calories out” doesn’t work for women in menopause. How women have been told be afraid of hormone replacement therapy based on one study years ago despite more research showing it’s not true. How women have been labeled by doctors and not taken seriously because they didn’t know they could help a woman with menopause and instead would often prescribe anti-depressants thinking it was all in her head. The danger of visceral fat and how it differs from subcutaneous fat. And how to reduce belly fat (it is possible) She recommends a diet that includes the proper amount of fiber, reducing inflammation, adequate protein, resistance training + cardio, good sleep, and stress reduction. Possible causes of hair loss, and more. How her diet/lifestyle program can be used for the entire family, and much more!   RESOURCES MENTIONED:   Websites:  www.galvestondiet.com www.maryclairewellness.com/   Book: The Galveston Diet   Social: Connect with Michele on Instagram Facebook: @drmaryclaire Instagram: @drmaryclaire Instagram: The Galveston Diet TikTok: @drmaryclaire LinkedIn: @the-galveston-diet YouTube: Mary Claire Haver, MD   MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a wife, mom, physician, and entrepreneur who has devoted her adult life to women’s health. As a Board Certified OBGYN in the Houston area, Dr. Haver has delivered thousands of babies, completed thousands of well-woman exams, counseled patients, taught residents, and did everything an academic professor and OBGYN could do. As her patient population aged, Dr. Haver was overwhelmed with the number of complaints and concerns her patients had with weight gain while going through menopause. For years, she told her patients to eat less and exercise more. It wasn’t until she, too, experienced the changes of menopause and mid-life weight gain that she realized this advice doesn’t work and ultimately led to her creating and developing a new program, The Galveston Diet. The Galveston Diet is a nutrition program created by a Female OBGYN, designed for women in menopause. The Galveston Diet helps women reach their health and wellness goals through an anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition. Dr. Haver believes in the power of nutrition to combat inflammation and highly recommends the unlimited benefits of intermittent fasting. As part of her ongoing research, she became certified in Culinary Medicine in 2019, which specializes in medical nutrition.     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

“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. All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/232 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 Cadence, a technology-based prevention model. She published 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

Style expert and author George Brescia is on to help us feel modern and beautiful in the outfits we put on every day. He’s going to share how to look good for casual events like running to the market to going out with friends. We’ll learn the staple wardrobe we all need as well as the best stores to find the perfect items. He shares strategies on figuring out our style to the colors that look best on you. George is the author of “Change Your Clothes: Change Your Life”. He’s had appearances on NBC’s “Today Show” and other media, including doing regular red carpet commentary and fashion reporting for CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox — to covering the Tony awards — George has over 25 years working with top fashion leaders. He styles A-list celebrities to everyday women looking to improve their appearance and gain confidence. George is an expert in helping women look and feel their best and he shares his best tips with us today! All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/231 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. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Where to begin -hint, it’s starts with your closet. How to vet what no longer works for you. Why selecting the colors that look best on you is so important. An easy way to begin is to shop the color of your eyes. The staples all women should have that includes: well-fitting jeans, moto jacket, a fabulous heel, cool sneakers/flats, and stylish yoga/sweats with matching top, and more. How to dress for your body now even if you plan on losing weight. A long list of his favorite brands – so helpful! How to work with George if you need some personal attention with your wardrobe. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life: Because You Can’t Go Naked George’s Website – with access to his email to reach out to him George on Instagram George on Twitter George on Facebook Michele on Instagram Brands he recommends: Veronica Beard for upscale and blazers Lori Goldstein on QVC Department store for access to many brands under one roof. Preppy looks – https://www.jmclaughlin.com/ Club Monaco – Modern and Refined Zara + HM – be prepared with your mood board because there are so many trends Ann Taylor Ann Taylor Loft -inexpensive Aritzia Designers:  Michael Kors Ralph Lauren For Cocktail Events: Alice + Olivia Splurge Items: Veronica Beard – blazer and cool items Long flowy dresses – Misa and Shoshanna Trina Turk Sleek paired down – monochromatic – Theory Yoga/Cool Sweats – Alo 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 follow the podcast and rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele George Brescia on The Good Life Coach podcast discussing how to look Modern and Beautiful Every Day

In this engaging talk, Cassie Holmes, a UCLA professor and author, shares insights from her book on enhancing happiness through better time management. She discusses how distraction saps joy and offers strategies for mindfulness. By shifting focus from productivity to meaningful activities, listeners learn to combat 'time poverty.' The conversation also emphasizes the importance of genuine connections, prioritizing what truly matters in life, and savoring small joys in relationships. Cassie wraps up with actionable tips to embrace happiness daily.

Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy award-winning journalist and primetime anchor and menopause advocate. She is also the author of The New Single: Finding, Fixing, and Falling Back in Love with Yourself After a Breakup or Divorce. If you are a woman in midlife and dealing with peri-menopause or menopause, you won’t want to miss this conversation! Tamsen shares her personal journey with menopause, how she was prescribed anti-depressants that didn’t treat most of her symptoms, and what action she took to take charge of her health. Tamsen has done a lot of research on the subject and is on to share with us what we should be looking for in terms of symptoms as well as some of her favorite resources, including how to make her “Hot Girl Smoothie” which is a refreshing and nutritious smoothie to cool you off. Make sure to share this episode with a friend. This subject is too important and women need to feel more comfortable talking about it. All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/229 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: Tamsen’s experience with menopause. Why we need to advocate for our health and be informed about our bodies and what’s available. How her doctor prescribed anti-depressants instead of treating her with hormones. How Hormone Therapy helped her with many of the symptoms she had. The many symptoms that women experience and why it’s important to write them down and be prepared when you speak with your doctor. Make sure to find a provider that will help you and not dismiss you. To remember not to go it alone and know there are resources out there. RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://tamsenfadal.com/ Follow Tamsen on IG @tamsenfadal on all social media including TikTok and Youtube Tamsen’s Hot Girl Smoothie Tamsen’s Book: The New Single: Finding, Fixing, and Falling Back in Love with Yourself After a Breakup or Divorce – beautiful book that I highly recommend for single women First interview I did with Tamsen Books: Menopause Confidential Menopause Manifesto  The Galveston Diet Websites: The North American Menopause society (NAMS) Alloy – telemedicine – Dr. Sharon Malone Naomi Watts – Stripes WileWomen https://ourkindra.com/ Connect with Michele on Instagram MORE ABOUT TAMSEN FADAL Tamsen Fadal is a primetime news anchor in New York City. She’s also an entrepreneur, menopause advocate and champion for women in their prime. She’s committed to making a difference in the lives of other women. She is also the author of The New Single: Finding, Fixing, and Falling Back in Love with Yourself After a Breakup or Divorce. 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