The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux

Did you know that what you eat can impact your mental health? Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, who has studied nutrition and is a trained professional chef. She helps us understand the gut-brain connection and how what we eat can have a direct impact on our mental well-being. In her book, “This is Your Brain on Food,” she teaches us how our diet can fight depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD and more. We dive into her research in this interview and you will learn so much! All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/181 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: 1️⃣ How she became a pioneer in nutritional psychiatry.  She also defines what that means for those who are unfamiliar with the term. 2️⃣ How she realized nutrition was an important part of mental health and decided to incorporate it into her practice. 3️⃣ How the pandemic shed a spotlight on the mental health crisis and just how important what you eat is to your mental and physical health. 4️⃣ The gut-brain relationship. 5️⃣ The impact inflammation has on your mental health. 6️⃣ Specific foods that make anxiety worse and others that help relieve it. 7️⃣ What Dr. Naidoo eats in a day to maintain a healthy gut-brain relationship, and more. RESOURCES MENTIONED Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Book: This is Your Brain on Food Website: https://umanaidoomd.com/ IG: Dr Uma Naidoo on IG ABOUT THE GUEST Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry. Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. She was considered Harvard’s Mood-Food expert and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal. Dr. Naidoo is also the national best selling author of This Is Your Brain On Food. In her book, she shows the cutting-edge science explaining the ways in which food contributes to our mental health and how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues, from ADHD to anxiety, depression, OCD, and others. Thank you for listening to the show!

Are your closets cluttered? Do you have plenty of clothes but nothing to wear that you are excited to put on? Would you like help getting organized so you can get ready easily and feel more in control of what you are putting on? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or you simply enjoy learning more organizing techniques, then you will love this interview with Geralin Thomas. Geralin 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. The show notes and links mentioned are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/156 We Discuss: How clutter can be physical and psychological Clutter vs hoarding Where clutter *typically* comes from Emotionally, how clutter makes people feel? Geralin’s closet organizing system in depth Tips to help you get started:   ·      Gather the goods: bins or bags, a tape measure, full-length mirror, stepstool, vacuum, duster, bright lighting, “miscellaneous bin” for change, buttons, pins ·      Block time on calendar and put phone in DND mode ·      Get motivated: music, beverage, perky scent, lower the thermostat, wear appropriate undergarments, easy-on-off-outfit ·      Take measurements ·      Analyze and note hair, eye, and complexion colors ·      Determine wants vs. needs; create a wish list (hangers or handbags) ·      Group like with like + give everything a permanent address ·      Get high (use vertical space: wall space/shelves, pants/scarves/hangers that cascade) ·      Save prime real estate (easy access/high visibility) for most often used items Resources Mentioned Website:  MetropolitanOrganizing.com Book: Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets Easily plan what you’re going to wear from head-to-toe with Geralin’s Wardrobe Worksheet  Here’s a link to Geralin’s quiz https://www.metropolitanorganizing.com/life/home-organizing/whats-clutterer-personality-type/ Here’s a link to Geralin’s Wardrobe Wisdom Workbook https://www.metropolitanorganizing.com/personal-style/wardrobe-wisdom-workbook/

What would you do if you had an idea that had been playing in your heart and mind for a decade? An idea that married your passion for entrepreneurship, tech, innovation, and jewelry… Well, Deb LaBudde decided she wanted to create a new way to purchase fine jewelry — in the privacy of your own home so you could try on, and decide if you loved a piece. Deb’s vision has revolutionized the way a woman or man can now purchase from leading designers of fine jewelry and make the experience more personal and pleasurable. Her original concept is blossoming into something even greater — tune in to hear her inspiring story! All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/048 WE DISCUSS: How Deb conceived of the idea of MEMO What she did prior to launching her business in a space where she had no prior experience. Where the name MEMO originated Why purchasing fine jewelry from the privacy of your home makes the experience more pleasurable and more likely for a sale for the jewelry designer. The steps Deb took to set herself up for success — including surrounding herself with a stellar board of advisors. What she does every morning to set herself up for success and more… DEB’S 3 BEST TIPS FOR LIVING A GOOD LIFE: The best things come doing the things that you are afraid of- doing the hard things. Stay physically and emotionally strong, despite the bumps.  Not giving up. Breathe RESOURCES + BOOKS MENTIONED: Deb’s website: Experiencememo.com IG/FB – @memojewelry Michele on Instagram Thank you so much for listening! Please share today’s show with a friend. Also, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast player! If you enjoyed this episode, would you please take a minute to review it on iTunes? Just Click on this link

What mindset do 7- and 8-figure female entrepreneurs have that fosters their success? What is true leadership and are you born that way or self-made? How do you stand out from everyone else and create your legacy work? What can you learn from getting out of your usual routine and could it change your life? Ali Brown, leading Entrepreneurship Coach and Mentor is on the show today to share her story and to explore these questions and more. You can access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/078 WE DISCUSSED: How Ali got started in her career. How she grew her company which ranked on the Inc 500. The story of how she was asked to be on Secret Millionaire and how that experience changed the trajectory of her business and life. The mindset of 7- and 8- figure CEOs. What sets them apart. What advice she is giving her clients on how to navigate this pandemic. The questions we should be asking ourselves right now. What is true leadership and are you born that way or self-made? How do you stand out from everyone else and create your legacy work? What can you learn from getting out of your usual routine and could it change your life? Her routines that fosters her success, and more. ALI’S 3 BEST TIPS ON LIVING A GOOD LIFE: Use this time to consider what you most want to do next. What if this was the perfect time to begin? Enjoy time with your children. Be ruthless about how you spend your time. Women are going to be a part of this next big shift of innovation coming after this pandemic, like they were after the recession.  Think about how you will be a part of this. RESOURCES: Ali’s Website Ali on IG Find Michele on Instagram and say hello! Apply to Michele’s Private Practice Under “Coaching” About Ali Brown:Ali Brown is one of the most recognized entrepreneur coaches in the world, having built a coaching + consulting enterprise that ranked in the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. In 2020 she launched The Trust: the new, premier global network for women entrepreneurs generating 7- and 8-figure revenues.  She has been named one of Forbes’ Women to Watch, one of EY’s Winning Women Entrepreneurs, and an entrepreneur delegate for the United Nations Foundation’s Global Accelerator. Ali was also featured on the ABC hit primetime show Secret Millionaire.

Do you ever wonder what your true calling is? Joining us is Laura Berman Fortgang who talks about navigating transitions, finding purpose, and tuning in to your intuition.  She 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 the present moment and beyond.  All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/098. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why you should focus on who your job allows you to be, not what it allows you to do How to overcome common blocks to mental clarity  Why your resume doesn’t dictate what you should do next Why every career crisis is actually a spiritual crisis How to follow your purpose and reach towards your dream job How to find your “golden thread,” the through line connecting your life’s work How to shake social constructs and create your “life blueprint” Why you should make listening to your intuition a priority, and much more! LAURA’S 3 BEST TIPS ON LIVING A GOOD LIFE: Learn to say no – be comfortable with saying no to the things that don’t bring out your best Put yourself at the top of your priority list  Stop undervaluing yourself – value yourself so that when you hear your intuition you make it a priority to act on it despite all the things pulling at your attention RESOURCES MENTIONED https://laurabermanfortgang.com “Find your dream job without ever looking at your resume” – Laura’s Tedx Talk “Now What? Revised Edition: 90 Days to a New Life Direction“ Michele on Instagram Thank you for listening to the show!

Learn about the healing power of Breathwork, with breath expert, Jay Bradley. Jay teaches a 3 part breath that benefits the body, mind & spirit. We dive into chakras. self-love, forgiveness, and personal expansion. We also discuss blockages due to stress, trauma and the impacts of shame that affect our physical body and health which gets in the way of us living the life that we really desire. 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 thegoodlifecoach.com/149. 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. WHAT WE DISCUSS: How Jay discovered breathwork and how it transformed his life. The benefits of breathwork. How it can heal past shame and help you remember who you really are. How to clear our Chakras. The four phrases from Hoʻoponopono which is a Hawaiian practice of forgiveness and how to use them, and much more! RESOURCES MENTIONED Jay’s Book Jay’s Free Audio Breath Session Jay on Instagram Jay on Facebook 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!

What do your clothes say about you? In today’s episode, style expert and author George Brescia shares powerful stories of women who changed their lives by switching up their style. From 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 (Ralph Lauren, Donna Karen, Tommy Hilfiger). 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 thegoodlifecoach.com/103.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How to pick clothes that project the story you want them to Why getting dressed is a daily opportunity for self-care and connection How to determine what color palettes and styles are best for you The three basic must-haves George recommends investing in as well as his favorite brands to shop How to transition your style after changing jobs, moving to another coast, etc. Why many of us are only wearing 20% of our closet – and how to change that How to evaluate your closet before going shopping (As George puts it, “closets are a window to the soul”.) Why fashion is deep and impactful Why you should dress for where you want to go, not where you have been, and more! RESOURCES MENTIONED Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life: Because You Can’t Go Naked George’s Website George on Instagram George on Twitter George on Facebook Michele on Instagram Thank you for listening to the show!

“Surround yourself with believers.” – Stacy Madison 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. Her company sold for $250 million dollars. Stacy attributes being BOLD to her success and has launched her most recent venture, BeBOLD bars – a healthy energy bar. Learn from this leading female entrepreneur about how to go for your dreams! We go deep in this interview and unpack lots of wisdom from Stacy including what traits she believes you need in order to create success. Lots of fun in this conversation – it will feel like hanging with friends while learning about business and life! All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/122. While on the site, join our community to receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: What it means to be BOLD. Why Stacy launched a food cart in Boston selling sandwiches and left her job as a social worker. How the pita chips became a product. Why she decided to double down on the pita chips and let go of the sandwich business.   How she managed being a single mother to twin girls while scaling her business. A major challenge she faced and how she overcame it. How she built the business to $65 million in revenue. The traits she thinks women need to create success on their terms. Her advice on the importance of being bold to create success. Why she launched her BeBOLD bars, and much more. STACY’S 3 BEST TIP FOR LIVING A GOOD LIFE: Put yourself first.  It’s okay to be selfish because you are going to be better for helping others. If you don’t know what to do, sit on it.  Sometimes just waiting is best and then you are glad you did’t make a decision you’ll later regret.  Whether in business or personally.   Always ask yourself “What’s stopping me?”  It could be one small thing and it helps you to move on.  You have to find the bottlenecks. RESOURCES MENTIONED beboldbars.com https://www.stacyssnacks.com/ @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 newest 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!

From a side hustle with the thought “maybe I can earn some money to pay for a Starbucks coffee” to now positioning herself to retire within the next 7 years, Anna DiGilio is the Founder and CEO of an education company that she built from the ground up with no business experience. In each show you will learn tips you can implement in your business and life. All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/107.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why she started a side-gig How the side hustle turned into a significant revenue stream How she learned to pivot and grow with no prior business experience Why she believes coaches are important for your growth strategy Why passion is so more important in your success Why it is important that you believe in yourself, and more. ANNA’S 3 BEST TIPS ON LIVING A GOOD LIFE: Wake up excited to go to work every day even if it isn’t your own business because it will get you to the next place – feel grateful. Be happy and try to find happiness in every one of your days. Family is absolutely everything so make time for your family and the people you love. RESOURCES MENTIONED Guidedreaders.com Graspyourgoals.com Michele on Instagram – come on over and say hello! Thank you for listening to the show! Please be sure to share it with your friends.