The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux

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!

What does it take to design a meaningful life? I believe that is why we are here and yet, it can feel out of reach. Alka Joshi, the New York Times best-selling author of The Henna Artist and her most recent book The Secret Keeper of Jaipur is on to share her journey from successful entrepreneur to full time author. Alka believes that the energy we put out into the world is what we attract back in. She shares how we can live more intentionally and with more joy and success. She also shares her writing practice and much more! This is a beautiful interview that will leave you feeling inspired! Tune in now and access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/139. Alka Joshi was born in India and raised in the U.S. since the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. At age 62, Joshi published her debut novel, The Henna Artist, which immediately became a New York Times bestseller, a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub pick, was Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and is being developed into an episodic series by Miramax TV. The sequel, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, premieres June 2021, and will be followed by the third book in the trilogy in 2022. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, I would love your review on Apple Podcasts. It only takes a minute. 1. Click on this link 2. Click “View in iTunes” button 3. Click “Subscribe” button 4. Click “Ratings and Reviews” text 5. Click to rate and leave short review and you’re done! Thank you for listening to the show! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How Alka went from full time entrepreneur to full time writer. Why she wrote “The Henna Artist” and why she called it a love letter to her mother. Why the energy we put out into the world is important. What Alka remembers about living in India and what she wanted people to understand about India and it’s rich culture and heritage. Why we need to keep learning every day. Go back and reignite passions from the past. Why need to live our lives from a place of clear intention. How her book became a Reese Witherspoon pick and what Reese said to her. How Alka’s book is being turned into a TV series. Why you should have friends of all ages. Her advice to women who want more out of life and much more! ALKA’S 3 BEST TIPS FOR LIVING A MEANINGFUL LIFE Don’t let life happen to you. Have an intention for what you want to happen.  Ask yourself, “What kind of life do I want to create?”  You have to clarify the intention and have it inside your brain all of the time. Always try to have joy in your life every day.  Learn something new every single day.  Always be learning. RESOURCES MENTIONED The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi Alka’s Website Alka on IG Michele on Instagram Thank you for listening to the show!

This is a solo-cast inviting you to think about waking to what is calling for your awareness – what parts of your life you desire change and how to make that change happen. Here’s the thing — every decision we make, every dream we have, every goal we set, every compromise we make, every excuse, every moment we let go by in distraction instead of staying present to the moment and the futures we want to wake up in — this creates our reality.   So, then, how do you own your voice?  How do you show up for yourself?  How do you create the dreams you desire?  How do you even begin to dream again when maybe you’ve lost yourself completely?   It all starts with curiosity which leads to clarity about what you really want. Once you have that then you take one baby step, followed by one action and then by another and so on.   It requires faith and self-love.  It requires support. 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!

Do you have a “pipe dream?”  Do you wonder if you have what it takes to make it a reality?  My guest today, Nadine Levin, is the Founder & CEO of Pipe Dream Cupcakes.  She was going through a life transition while working in Advertising for over 15 years.  In 2012 she decided that she could keep doing what she knew how to do well — as she was the number 1 sales person for years in a row, or she could try to make her “pipe dream” a reality.  She chose her dream! KEY TAKEAWAYS: Why Nadine left a successful corporate career to launch a food truck selling cupcakes! We discuss why she decided on a food truck instead of an actual bakery. The reasons she loves doing what she does and why she doesn’t regret leaving the world of advertising where she was the number one sales person. We discuss the roadblocks and challenges and how she figured out where to start and what she would need to make it a reality. The key questions she asked others in the business to make sure she was ready. How she launched her business in just 3 months from concept! Why it was all a leap of faith and what she believes you need to have to be successful. Nadine’s definition of success.   Yes, she does eat her cupcakes every day and also makes her health a priority by working out every day. Nadine’s 3 best pieces of advice for launching your Pipe Dream: 1. Do your homework /research – know what you are getting yourself into. 2. Don’t let anyone tell you what you can’t do.  Don’t listen to the naysayers or let other people discourage you. 3. You don’t need to say yes to everyone.  Once you have your confidence you will know your worth. Show Notes & Resources: PipeDream Cupcakes.com IG – PipeDreamCupcakes Find Michele on Instagram FREEBIE FOR JOINING THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER This episode is sponsored by my new book, Design a Life You Love, A Woman’s Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life.  This 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. It makes a great Christmas gift for a women in your life who could use some inspiration.  Available in print and on kindle.

This is a 10- minute solo-cast inviting you to get connected to your relationship to money. What would happen if you wrote a “Dear Money” letter where you could express to money how your relationship has been and what you are truly feeling about money, where you see money as an actual person. 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! My Interview with Jay Bradley – Breath Work Coach Thank you for listening to the show!

Have you wanted to learn more about the benefits of juicing? Do you make fresh juice at home?  Have you purchased fresh juice at the market?   Do you know the difference between a green smoothie and green juice? On today’s podcast, we cover all of these questions and more, with Kimmye Bohannon the CEO of The Weekly Juicery and the Founder of The Juice Ritual program.  Kimmye says she felt like she was aging in “dog years” and juicing turned back the clock! We discuss the benefits of juicing and how to get started. Kimmye shares her recommended juicer and best book to begin… but first we get into her inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Kimmye had worked at JP Morgan for nearly 15 years when she launched The Weekly Juicery in her home in 2012 with no experience in this business.  Her goal was to create a juice delivery service that would make drinking cold-pressed juices convenient for busy people.  She would wake up at 2am – yes 2am – to deliver fresh juice to her early subscribers.  That’s how passionate she is about the benefits. We have a lot of laughs during this conversation and I hope you’ll be laughing along with us too!    For show notes visit:  https://thegoodlifecoach.com/015 *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: A mother to 3 children in just four years, Kimmye felt like she was aging much too quickly.  She bought a juicer and picked up a book from Natalia Rose.  Kimmye started to feel great and before she knew it her passion for juicing became her calling.  She had no idea about this industry or how to do all the things to make it a reality, but step by step, she found her way. It takes 3 1/2 – 4 1/2 pounds of produce for 16 ounces of juice! My favorite takeaway:  “As entrepreneurs we need to always be asking: ‘Is there a better way?'” She had no prior experience and her company continues to deliver delicious, fresh juice throughout the United States.  In addition,  there are five Weekly Juicery retail locations and the online Juice Ritual Program which is a guided, one-day juice fast experience each month. The Weekly Juicery juices are 100% USDA Certified Organic, vegetable-centric with little to no fruit. RESOURCES: The juicer that Kimmye recommends: The Brevillle Juice Fountain – JE98XL  The Juice e-Book Giveaway referenced in the show. Detox for Life – Natalia Rose Detox 4 Women – Natalia Rose  The E-Myth by Michael Gerber – helps you create a business and not a job.   Where to find Kimmye and other resources mentioned: theweeklyjuicery.com Michele on IG Natalia Rose Institute Get your FREEBIE for joining the newsletter. Kimmye’s 3 best tips for success: You need to be a student and a teacher.  People want to help you.  Ask people for help.  Share your experience back.  Intuition is generally right and yours will be too.  “The net is going to appear.  Make a big leap.”  Be very unattached to outcomes in your business.  If you are too attached you might miss other opportunities.   Books: 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. 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 or your favorite podcast app to be a part of this community of strong, smart, and successful women.  🙂