Do you work from home (“WFH”)? Do you have limited space and multiple people also working from home? Would you benefit from some WFH organizing tips to help streamline your processes so you feel more in control and create a professional environment? This episode will cover the challenges of WFH and provide organizational solutions. Our guest, Geralin Thomas, is a naturally gifted professional organizer. For 19 years, she’s helped people around the world get organized and become more productive so they can pursue their passions. You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated television show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America’s most cluttered homes. She is the author of Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets, and is a wealth of information. Visit the detailed show notes with the links mentioned at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/213 WE DISCUSS: Work From Home office setup and motivationOffice furniture/supplies Desk, chair, wastebasket, shredder, Diva ring light, camera, microphone, headphonesGlass floor mat for easy-glide chair Laptop stand Motivation Tips Fragrances: Grapefruit, lemon, lime, mint Temperature: cooler rather than warmer  Stand rather than sit.  Brush your teeth  Determine if you’re an early bird or night owl and work with your natural rhythm  Music For a “chill” playlist —background music good for focus try searching “lofi beats” on Spotify — it’s sort of like soft nightclub music  This article has good suggestions for people who want to experiment and try different types of music https://www.themuse.com/advice/10-playlists-thatll-power-you-through-your-day-better-than-coffee Resources Mentioned Website:  MetropolitanOrganizing.com First Interview with Geralin Thomas on How to Organize Your Closet Book: Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets Michele’s Freebie – join the newsletter Ring Light for your desk Laptop Stand Kathy Vines Organizing Interview on my podcast Here’s the woman on YouTube that shows how to organize digital files in Google Drive. Pocketful of Primary: Digital Organization for Teachers  https://youtu.be/8ApGLGzTT4k Jacki Hollywood Brown from Productively Organized says “It’s easier to put all old emails into a “pre-[date]” folder and sort at your leisure than to bulk delete them. Some emails may be records or have attached records that you need to keep” for legal reasons. GUEST BIO: Geralin Thomas from Metropolitan Organizing is a naturally gifted professional organizer. For 19 years, she’s helped people around the world get organized and become more productive so they can pursue their passions. Geralin especially enjoys transforming chaotic closets into color-coded, curated collections.  You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated television show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America’s most cluttered homes. She’s been featured on TV commercials and interviewed in national publications. Her book Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets has been translated into [x] different languages and is sold worldwide. In addition to coaching professional organizers, Geralin’s Ask Me Anything YouTube videos provide answers to frequently asked questions about their business challenges. Her website has free articles, quizzes, and checklists to help people get organized – whether that be by decluttering their homes or standardizing processes in their small businesses.   Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast player — and be sure to follow us Instagram! If you’d like to advertise or sponsor the show, you can reach out here. This episode was sponsored by Design a Life You Love, A Woman’s Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life. My book includes 52 inspirations, one for every week of the year, each with practical tips to guide you to self-love and success on your own terms. It makes a great gift for yourself or a friend!

Do you work from home (“WFH”)? Do you have limited space and multiple people also working from home? Would you benefit from some WFH organizing tips to help streamline your processes so you feel more in control and create a professional environment? This episode will cover the challenges of WFH and provide organizational solutions. Our guest, Geralin Thomas, is a naturally gifted professional organizer. For 19 years, she’s helped people around the world get organized and become more productive so they can pursue their passions. You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated television show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America’s most cluttered homes. She is the author of Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets, and is a wealth of information. Visit the detailed show notes with the links mentioned at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/213 WE DISCUSS: Work From Home office setup and motivationOffice furniture/supplies Desk, chair, wastebasket, shredder, Diva ring light, camera, microphone, headphonesGlass floor mat for easy-glide chair Laptop stand Motivation Tips Fragrances: Grapefruit, lemon, lime, mint Temperature: cooler rather than warmer  Stand rather than sit.  Brush your teeth  Determine if you’re an early bird or night owl and work with your natural rhythm  Music For a “chill” playlist —background music good for focus try searching “lofi beats” on Spotify — it’s sort of like soft nightclub music  This article has good suggestions for people who want to experiment and try different types of music https://www.themuse.com/advice/10-playlists-thatll-power-you-through-your-day-better-than-coffee Resources Mentioned Website:  MetropolitanOrganizing.com First Interview with Geralin Thomas on How to Organize Your Closet Book: Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets Michele’s Freebie – join the newsletter Ring Light for your desk Laptop Stand Here’s the woman on YouTube that shows how to organize digital files in Google Drive. Pocketful of Primary: Digital Organization for Teachers  https://youtu.be/8ApGLGzTT4k GUEST BIO: Geralin Thomas from Metropolitan Organizing is a naturally gifted professional organizer. For 19 years, she’s helped people around the world get organized and become more productive so they can pursue their passions. Geralin especially enjoys transforming chaotic closets into color-coded, curated collections.  You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated television show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America’s most cluttered homes. She’s been featured on TV commercials and interviewed in national publications. Her book Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets has been translated into [x] different languages and is sold worldwide. In addition to coaching professional organizers, Geralin’s Ask Me Anything YouTube videos provide answers to frequently asked questions about their business challenges. Her website has free articles, quizzes, and checklists to help people get organized – whether that be by decluttering their homes or standardizing processes in their small businesses.   Thank you so much for listening!

What is inquiry and how can you use it in your life to foster more peace and joy? How do you learn how to be in the moment and not allow your mind and thoughts to have you worrying about a future that hasn’t occurred or stuck ruminating on the past? Derek Notman, Philosopher and Martial Arts Expert is back on the show to guide us to embrace our feelings instead of run away from them. Lots to learn and think about once you tune in! This is not intended to be advice for dealing with mental health issues. This is a podcast which is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Anything dealing with your mental or physical health should be discussed with your trusted healthcare provider. Tune in now and access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/211/   WHAT WE DISCUSS What is inquiry What we can learn from Socrates How inquiry can guide us to invite in our feelings instead of run away from them How to embrace the moment and find more peace and joy even when life is hard, and much more! ABOUT OUR GUEST For over three decades, Derek has dedicated his life to the study of physical culture and philosophy. This pursuit has led him all over the world including time living in China and South East Asia, studying with traditional masters of martial, movement and healing arts. Derek always sought to extract the essence of the traditions while connecting the common elements. Despite the uniqueness of each art and human form, there is a commonality to being in a body and so themes emerge. He has made it his life’s work, to investigate and understand these themes and share them with others in a paradigm of traditional wisdom through embodied practice. RESOURCES MENTIONED Derek Notman’s website Derek on IG The first interview with Derek on my podcast – https://thegoodlifecoach.com/143/ The second interview with Derek on Navigating Fear – https://thegoodlifecoach.com/172/ The Four Agreements Book – by Don Miguel Ruiz Michele on Instagram Thank you for listening to the show!

What is inquiry and how can you use it in your life to foster more peace and joy? How do you learn how to be in the moment and not allow your mind and thoughts to have you worrying about a future that hasn’t occurred or stuck ruminating on the past? Derek Notman, Philosopher and Martial Arts Expert is back on the show to guide us to embrace our feelings instead of run away from them. Lots to learn and think about once you tune in! This is not intended to be advice for dealing with mental health issues. This is a podcast which is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Anything dealing with your mental or physical health should be discussed with your trusted healthcare provider.   Tune in now and access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/211/   WHAT WE DISCUSS What is inquiry What we can learn from Socrates How inquiry can guide us to invite in our feelings instead of run away from them How to embrace the moment and find more peace and joy even when life is hard, and much more! ABOUT OUR GUEST For over three decades, Derek has dedicated his life to the study of physical culture and philosophy. This pursuit has led him all over the world including time living in China and South East Asia, studying with traditional masters of martial, movement and healing arts. Derek always sought to extract the essence of the traditions while connecting the common elements. Despite the uniqueness of each art and human form, there is a commonality to being in a body and so themes emerge. He has made it his life’s work, to investigate and understand these themes and share them with others in a paradigm of traditional wisdom through embodied practice. RESOURCES MENTIONED Derek Notman’s website Derek on IG The first interview with Derek on my podcast – https://thegoodlifecoach.com/143/ The second interview with Derek on Navigating Fear – https://thegoodlifecoach.com/172/ The Four Agreements Book – by Don Miguel Ruiz Michele on Instagram Thank you for listening to the show!    

Breath expert, Jay Bradley, is back on the podcast today to discuss how breathwork can heal the body, mind, and spirit. This segment focuses on how and why breathwork is so healing. Michele shares a little of her experience doing breathwork with Jay. To listen to the entire interview, visit https://thegoodlifecoach.com/209. All of the show notes can be found at While on the show notes page, be sure to access the free resource Jay provides. Also 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. RESOURCES MENTIONED Jay’s Book Jay’s Website – head to the breathwork page to download Jay’s free guided breathwork session Jay on Instagram Michele on Instagram MORE ABOUT JAY BRADLEY: Jay has spent over 30 years trying to feel better. Suffering from depression, chronic illness, and bullying at a young age, he had a burning desire to overcome his challenges in order to thrive and find true purpose in his life.When he was invited to a small Breathwork group in 2016, he knew from that moment, that this was the miracle he had been searching for.Jay has since gone on to help thousands of people using the power of Breathwork and other healing modalities, to overcome challenges, move through resistance, and find true empowerment and joy.Jay is the founder of BreatheOnIt®, the creator of ChakraBalms® and the author of LIVE LOOK FEEL, the 12-Week Guide to Live Longer, Look Younger & Feel Better! Thank you for listening to the show!

Breath expert, Jay Bradley, is back on the podcast today to discuss how breathwork can heal the body, mind, and spirit. We discuss how breathwork works within the body, including; how it releases energy that has been stuck; how it balances the chakras with a focus on the throat chakra and ways to own your voice; and how when you do a breath session with a particular intention you may be surprised by what actually shows up and wants to be healed. Jay is the author of LIVE LOOK FEEL, the 12-Week Guide to Live Longer, Look Younger & Feel Better and the creator of ChakraBalms® which balance the 7 main chakras. Fun and interesting conversation that you will learn from and enjoy! All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/209. While on the show notes page, be sure to access the free resource Jay provides. Also 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. RESOURCES MENTIONED Jay’s Book Jay’s Website – head to the breathwork page to download Jay’s free guided breathwork session Jay on Instagram Michele on Instagram MORE ABOUT JAY BRADLEY: Jay has spent over 30 years trying to feel better. Suffering from depression, chronic illness, and bullying at a young age, he had a burning desire to overcome his challenges in order to thrive and find true purpose in his life.When he was invited to a small Breathwork group in 2016, he knew from that moment, that this was the miracle he had been searching for.Jay has since gone on to help thousands of people using the power of Breathwork and other healing modalities, to overcome challenges, move through resistance, and find true empowerment and joy.Jay is the founder of BreatheOnIt®, the creator of ChakraBalms® and the author of LIVE LOOK FEEL, the 12-Week Guide to Live Longer, Look Younger & Feel Better! Thank you for listening to the show!

“Your intuition allows you to see yourself as source sees you.” – Jenn Beninger Want to learn how to connect to your intuition? Listen to this highlight section of Wednesday’s interview with Jenn Beninger, who is the Genius Unlocked Founder and CEO of Genius Unlocked Institute, a board certified company, where she coaches, mentors, and transforms leaders’ personal and professional lives. Through her thousands of hours of executive experience, Jenn has refined the art of coaching others on how to delve into what’s holding them back, and guiding them to successfully live in their purpose by calling on their intuition. Jenn left corporate America because she wanted to live her dream – not the corporate dream. In her late twenties she began to build the life she dreamt of and became a successful business coach.  The key to her transformation happened when she stopped trying to be someone else and instead started tuning into herself.  She awakened to her intuition and developed a process to help others do the same. In this interview you’ll learn how to tap into your intuition. Jenn will guide you with how to get started. All of the show notes and resources for the entire interview mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/207 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). RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: geniusunlockedcoaching.com  To access Jenn’s free meditation course – Text the word “intuition” to 650-402-2699 Instagram: @geniusunlocked_  https://www.instagram.com/geniusunlocked_/ Facebook: @geniusunlockedcoach  https://www.facebook.com/groups/geniusunlockednexus YouTube: Genius Unlocked  https://www.youtube.com/c/GeniusUnlockedCoachingInstitute Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book ABOUT THE GUEST Jenn Beninger is the Genius Unlocked Founder and CEO of Genius Unlocked Institute, a board certified company, where she coaches, mentors, and transforms leaders’ personal and professional lives. Through her thousands of hours of executive experience, Jenn has refined the art of coaching others on how to delve into what’s holding them back, and guiding them to successfully live in their purpose by calling on their intuition. With her deep understanding of energy work, intuition, communication skills, and mindset work, Jenn is able to produce more breakthrough results than she or her clients could dream of. “Achieving Mastery” is one of Jenn’s core values, and it has been at the center of her education, training, and work. From fortune 500 companies, to holding executive positions in the coaching industry, managing teams of coaches, developing coaching curriculum, teaching business development skills, and running transformational leadership events, Jenn has helped coaches in nearly every area reach their full potential. Jenn has developed her genius and true purpose through combining her numerous accolades. Jenn boasts a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is also a board certified trainer at the master level in Neuro Linguistic Programs (NLP), NLP Coaching, Hypnotherapy, Time Line Therapy®, as a Certified Coach through John Maxwell, and a Master Reiki Teacher.     Thank you for listening to the show!

“Your intuition allows you to see yourself as source sees you.” – Jenn Beninger Jenn left corporate America because she wanted to live her dream – not the corporate dream. In her late twenties she began to build the life she dreamt of and became a successful business coach.  The key to her transformation happened when she stopped trying to be someone else and instead started tuning into herself.  She awakened to her intuition and developed a process to help others do the same. In this interview you’ll learn how to tap into your intuition. Jenn will guide you with how to get started. All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/207 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 we have 4 voices. Your inner child, inner critic, and inner ego. These three voices want to keep you safe but can hold you back. Your intuition is the voice that is connected to the way source sees you. Every time your intuition speaks to you – check in and ask ‘What did I feel, see, know, and hear?” Get connected to how you receive intuition. You’ll start a swing towards 80% intuition. Ask ‘What do I need to learn to get what I want?” Know that you can’t do it wrong. Intuition will guide you back on course. RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: geniusunlockedcoaching.com  To access Jenn’s free meditation course – Text the word “intuition” to 650-402-2699 Instagram: @geniusunlocked_  https://www.instagram.com/geniusunlocked_/ Facebook: @geniusunlockedcoach  https://www.facebook.com/groups/geniusunlockednexus YouTube: Genius Unlocked  https://www.youtube.com/c/GeniusUnlockedCoachingInstitute Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book ABOUT THE GUEST Jenn Beninger is the Genius Unlocked Founder and CEO of Genius Unlocked Institute, a board certified company, where she coaches, mentors, and transforms leaders’ personal and professional lives. Through her thousands of hours of executive experience, Jenn has refined the art of coaching others on how to delve into what’s holding them back, and guiding them to successfully live in their purpose by calling on their intuition. With her deep understanding of energy work, intuition, communication skills, and mindset work, Jenn is able to produce more breakthrough results than she or her clients could dream of. “Achieving Mastery” is one of Jenn’s core values, and it has been at the center of her education, training, and work. From fortune 500 companies, to holding executive positions in the coaching industry, managing teams of coaches, developing coaching curriculum, teaching business development skills, and running transformational leadership events, Jenn has helped coaches in nearly every area reach their full potential. Jenn has developed her genius and true purpose through combining her numerous accolades. Jenn boasts a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is also a board certified trainer at the master level in Neuro Linguistic Programs (NLP), NLP Coaching, Hypnotherapy, Time Line Therapy®, as a Certified Coach through John Maxwell, and a Master Reiki Teacher.   Thank you for listening to the show!

Are you moody?  Do you have low sex drive? Unexplained weight gain? Skin Issues? Today, we discuss hormones — the different kinds of hormones and what it looks like when they go out of balance.  We also get into perimonopause and menopause and what to expect.  Hormones impact our sleep, digestion, blood pressure, libido, skin, and it goes on and on.  My intention is to have this information serve as a “hormones 101” so that you can have a foundational understanding of how they work in your body and impact health as many women don’t have the basic information they need. *This is not intended to serve as medical advice and you should always consult with your own health care practitioner before making any changes to your health. I’ve invited on award winning naturopathic doctor, Dr. Michelle Wolford to educate us.  For nearly a decade, she has run a private multi disciplinary practice in San Diego treating children and adults for a variety of acute and chronic conditions all over the world.  She’s been a guest speaker at Medical Schools, on several radio, blog spot and TV programs in addition to a guest writer for the Journal of Alternative Medicine.   All of the show notes will be at thegoodlifecoach.com/021.  *This interview is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor or trusted healthcare providers.* KEY TAKEAWAYS: Our hormones regulate everything in our bodies.  It is important to manage our stress and take care of our bodies through nutrition and other means. Meditate for 10 minutes a day, breathe in fresh air, and do 40minutes of exercise 3-4 times a week. DR. WOLFORD’S 3 BEST TIPS: Use castor oil packs to detoxify your liver. Create a routine around when you go to sleep, wake up, and eat your meals.  The goal is consistency. Spend 30 minutes every day just for you – where you are unplugged from technology and just breathe. RESOURCES MENTIONED (BOOKS + APP) Where to find Dr. Wolford: DrMichelleWolford.com Book Michele recommended.  The Hormone Cure by Dr. Sara Gottfried Michele on IG This episode was sponsored by Design a Life You Love, A Woman’s Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life.  My book includes 52 inspirations, one for every week of the year, each with practical tips to guide you to self-love and success on your own terms. It’s a short book that you can read in about an hour, but includes life lessons that will last a lifetime.

This is a brief solo-cast inviting you to think about what you want to accomplish during your one precious life. What do you want to create? What do you want to say and to whom? Where do you want to travel? How do you ensure that you express your truest self and prioritize you? This is the Ted Talk that I reference in the episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_zk2DpgLCs I hope you find it helpful and please share it with anyone who would benefit from it. To access the show notes and Join my newsletter to get a FREE copy of my book, “Design a Life You Love”. Michele’s Book: Design a Life You Love – To buy a copy for yourself or a friend. Michele on Instagram – reach out and let me know what content you want more of or to say hello! Thank you for listening to the show!