The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux

How do we reclaim our authentic self and live life with our full, true voice expressed? That is what you’ll learn about in this beautiful interview with Dr. Thema Bryant, the best-selling author of Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self  Dr. Thema is a clinical psychologist and ordained minister. She explains why we get disconnected and how we can come back to ourselves in spite of the stress and traumas we may experience. This is a beautiful and uplifting conversation and you can tune in now to access the show notes and link to her book at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/179 Join my newsletter and get a free copy of my book, “Design a Life You Love”. WE DISCUSS: 1️⃣ What is homecoming and how do we get on our path to reconnecting to our true voice. 2️⃣ Signs we are disconnected from ourselves. 3️⃣ What gets us disconnected and specific things we can do to get on the path to reclaiming ourselves. 4️⃣ How people pleasing is one way we disconnect from ourselves. 5️⃣ If everyone has a vocation and how we can get attuned what ours is. 6️⃣ How the energy we put out into the world isn’t always what is reflected back to us. 7️⃣ Suggestions of spiritual practices we can incorporate and begin our days with so we fill our own cups every morning. 8️⃣ A beautiful prayer that she shares with us from her book, and more. ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Thema Bryant is a clinical psychologist and president-elect of the American Psychological Association. She is also a professor of psychology at Pepperdine University and an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Thema earned her doctorate from Duke University and completed her postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School. With more than twenty years of experience in trauma recovery, she has appeared as a mental health expert on television, radio, and print media. Dr. Thema raises awareness about mental health issues on The Homecoming Podcast and her social media platforms. RESOURCES MENTIONED Book: Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self Website: https://drthema.com/ Podcast: Homecoming Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.thema/?hl=en Michele’s Book: Design a Life You Love Michele on Instagram Thank you for listening to the show!

“Stress can drive aging forward like gasoline on a fire.” – Dr. Fitzgerald Can we reverse our biological age and create a healthier life? That is what we explore with the cutting edge research of Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, the author of “Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better“. “By eating delicious foods and establishing common-sense lifestyle, study participants reduced their bio age by just over 3 years in only eight weeks!” Dr. Fitzgerald helps us understand epigenetics, the role of DNA methylation in aging, the future of nutritional epigenetics, and more! This is a fascinating conversation and you can tune in now and access the show note at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/178 Join my newsletter and get a free copy of my book, “Design a Life You Love”. WE DISCUSS: 1️⃣ Epigenetics – the science of studying what turns on gene expression. 2️⃣ The way we turn gene expression on and off is through DNA methylation. 3️⃣ How as we age our DNA methylation starts getting “wonky” and how lifestyle management can help. 4️⃣ How bio age is the biggest risk factor for chronic disease. 5️⃣ Her study and how it showed that they could turn back aging by just over 3 years in 8 weeks. 6️⃣ How reversing biological age by just one year would save trillions on healthcare in the US 7️⃣ The studies that show how our ancestors trauma impacts our gene expression. 8️⃣ “Meditation can change our epigenetics towards longevity.” – Dr. Fitzgerald ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Kara Fitzgerald is the first-ever recipient of the 2018 Emerging Leadership Award from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in recognition of her work on DNA methylation. As a leading voice in the intersection of nutrition, epigenetics, and aging, Dr. Fitzgerald’s work has been featured in media outlets such as Prevention, Fast Company, MSN, Everyday Health, and many more. Receiving her doctorate from National University of Natural Medicine, she is on the faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and is an IFM Certified Practitioner with a clinical practice in Newtown, Connecticut.  She’s also the author of “Younger You: Reduce your Bio age and Live Longer, Better”. RESOURCES MENTIONED Book: Younger You Website for Program: Youngeryouprogram.com Practice/Podcast Website: Drkarafitzgerald.com App: 3YY – find it on apple store IG: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/?hl=en Michele’s Book: Design a Life You Love Michele on Instagram Thank you for listening to the show!

Deepa worked in Corporate America for 21 years and left to co-found nFormation with Rha Goddess, which provides a brave, safe, and new space for professionals who are women of color. She is the author of “The First, The Few, The Only: How Women of Color can Redefine Power in Corporate America” which we discuss in this interview. Tune in to hear now and access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/177 Join my newsletter and get a free copy of my book, “Design a Life You Love”. WE DISCUSS: 1️⃣ Why Deepa left a Big 4 Accounting Firm after 21 years to Launch nFormation. 2️⃣ The work she is doing with nFormation with Rha Goddess and the research they are doing with Billie Jean King and how that lead to their Ted Talk with over a million views. 3️⃣ Sorting through identity and challenges as a Woman of Color. 4️⃣ How 2 out of the 3 women of color she interviewed for the book are dealing with navigating health challenges and why. 5️⃣ The self-editing women of color do to conform in patriarchal corporate environments. 6️⃣ The delusions people in corporate are operating under. 7️⃣ Owning your power as a woman of color and defining that for yourself. 8️⃣ The micro-aggressions women of color experience in the corporate world. ABOUT OUR GUEST Deepa Purushothaman is a co-founder of nFormation, a company for women of color by women of color. nFormation provides brave, safe, new space for professional women of color. Deepa is also a Women and Public Policy Program Leader in Practice at the Harvard Kennedy School. Prior to this, Deepa spent more than twenty years at Deloitte and was the first Indian American woman and one of the youngest people to make partner in the company’s history. Deepa was also the US Managing Partner of WIN (Women’s Initiative), Deloitte’s renowned program to recruit, retain, and advance women. Deepa has degrees from Wellesley College, Harvard Kennedy School, and the London School of Economics. She speaks extensively on women and leadership. She has been featured at national conferences and in publications including Bloomberg BusinessWeek, The Huffington Post, and Harvard Business Review. She is also an Aspen Fellow. RESOURCES MENTIONED Deepa’s Book – The First, the Few, the Only Deepa’s Ted Talk with Rha Goddess Deepa’s website Michele’s Book: Design a Life You Love Michele on Instagram Thank you for listening to the show!

Dr. Monica Gandhi, Infectious Disease Expert, is back on the podcast to offer us some insights on the pandemic. She covers so much in this 30-minute interview to clear up confusion and to offer the latest data. We get into everything from why certain concepts like natural immunity and endemic vs zero covid were considered controversial when she was on the show back in August and what the current thinking is today. She gives us the latest update on the current variant and masking, as well as what breakthrough covid really means. She also shares her thoughts on how we can get back to normal and why even saying that is upsetting to so many people (at least on Twitter where Dr. Gandhi regularly posts). There are a couple of articles available on the show notes page that she references. Tune in now and access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/176 WHAT WE DISCUSS: The efficacy of the vaccines against the latest variant. Whether breakthrough infections is what it should be called when someone fully vaccinated gets the virus. The latest update on masks, which ones are most reliable, and how they can be used for protection. What endemic means and why countries are moving away from zero-covid strategies. Why natural immunity should be considered like it is in Europe and why Dr. Gandhi still recommends creating hybrid immunity with one dose if you’ve had it. Where we are headed and is it possible to get back to normal? She explains why it’s important to have rational management moving forward. Please note that this interview was recorded on March 23, 2022 and the data changes frequently. *This interview is not to be considered medical advice. This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor or trusted healthcare providers. Please consult your doctor for anything dealing with your health and well-being. About Our Guest: Monica Gandhi MD, MPH is an Infectious Diseases doctor, Professor of Medicine and Associate Chief in the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She is also the Director of the UCSF Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) and the Medical Director of the HIV Clinic (“Ward 86”) at San Francisco General Hospital. Her research focuses on HIV and women and adherence measurement in HIV treatment and prevention and most recently, on how to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Accountability isn't about the use of force, it's about freedom." - Brian Moran Brian Moran the New York Times bestselling author of “The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months” is back on the show to discuss his latest book, "Uncommon Accountability: A Radical New Approach to Greater Success and Fulfillment". Why is accountability important? It is a mindset shift that means you are taking ownership of your life. It isn't about blame. It is about taking an honest look at what is working and what isn't so you can make choices that align with the future you want to create. This interview will leave you thinking differently about accountability and how you can improve your career, income, relationships, health and/or leadership. Tune in now and you can access the show notes with resources at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/175 Join my weekly Newsletter to get more tips and inspiration to design a life you love and you’ll get a free copy of my book by the same name! There are 52 inspirations – one for every week of the year! Looking for a coach to help keep you accountable to your goals or perhaps you want to launch your own podcast, book a FREE 30-minute consult with me. https://calendly.com/thegoodlife/coaching   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 1️⃣ What is accountability as defined by Brian and his colleague and why this shift in thinking is important? 2️⃣ "Show me your daily actions and I can predict your future. If you want to know what your health, relationships, career and income will look  like in three years from now, look to your daily actions." The significance of accountability in all areas of our life. 3️⃣ The role victim mindset plays in holding us back and how changing our viewpoint to one of accountability empowers us. 4️⃣ How to begin to adopt an accountable mindset. 5️⃣ Why business leaders/organizations need to hold their employees capable instead of accountable to get the best out of them and to have the person feel a part of the company. 6️⃣ The power and importance of personal choice in every interaction, and more.   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Book: "Uncommon Accountability: A Radical New Approach to Greater Success and Fulfillment" Website: https://uncommonaccountability.com/ The first interview I did with Brian on his book "The 12 Week Year". The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months – Brian’s NYTimes best-selling book https://12weekyear.com/ – Brian’s website and more resources Michele on Instagram   ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST: Brian Moran, President and Founder of The 12 Week Year, has thirty plus years of expertise as a corporate executive, entrepreneur, consultant and coach. He is the New York Times best-selling author of "The 12 Week Year" Brian is a recognized expert in the field of leadership and execution. His realization that most people don’t lack ideas, but struggle with effective implementation led him to the development of ‘The 12 Week Year’. His client list includes industry leaders like Allstate, Aon, Becton Dickinson, Dunkin’ Brands, Keller Williams, Mass Mutual, Medtronic, Merrill Lynch, Meritage Homes, Nationwide, New York Life, Papa Johns Pizza, Prudential State Farm and Taylor Made just to name a few. Thank you for listening to the show!

How do you live a creative life – one that allows you to dream and live big? That is what you’ll hear about with guest, Rochelle Seltzer, the author of “Live Big: A Manifesto for a Creative Life”. What is living big? According to Rochelle’s definition, it is when “You live boldly. You live with love as the driver. You become aligned with your true purpose. You live without fear and with a sure compass.” Tune in to hear more about how you too can live big and access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/174 Join my newsletter and get a free copy of my book, “Design a Life You Love”. WHAT WE DISCUSS: 1️⃣ How do you make career life transitions or any transition especially later in life? 2️⃣ How everyone is creative and how tapping into your creativity opens up to our hearts and intuition. 3️⃣ The importance of listening to your intuition and how to work with it. 4️⃣ Specific prompts to help you tap into what you really want out of life. 5️⃣ How to move through fear if it is holding you back. 6️⃣ The importance of speaking your truth, and more. ABOUT OUR GUEST Rochelle Seltzer is a Creative Core Coach and the author of the highly acclaimed book, Live Big: A Manifesto for a Creative Life. Her mission is to unleash the untapped creative capacity inside people everywhere, so they bring all of their greatness into the world. She supports accomplished women to move past what keeps them blocked, stuck and small, to create bold visions for their lives and careers, and truly live big. RESOURCES MENTIONED https://www.rochelleseltzer.com/ https://thelivebigbook.com https://www.instagram.com/seltzerrochelle/ Michele’s Book: Design a Life You Love Michele on Instagram Thank you for listening to the show!

Fear can be overwhelming and trigger anxiety. How can you navigate fear so that you are no longer running away from it, but actually sit with the feelings it brings up? Our guest, Derek Notman, philosopher, movement expert, and Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner takes us on an introspective journey on how to manage fear by inviting it in instead of running away from it. We go deep in this conversation and I hope you find it interesting. 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/172 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 WE DISCUSS: 1️⃣ How to manage fear and anxiety. 2️⃣ How the belief of separation is the root of our suffering. 3️⃣ How awareness arises. 4️⃣ The positive impact Jin Shin Jyutsu can have on the body, mind and spirit. 5️⃣ How fear isn’t the problem, it is avoiding feeling it that causes the discomfort. 6️⃣ The power of listening and stilling our bodies and minds, and 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 https://www.islandphysicalculture.com/ Derek on IG The first interview with Derek on my podcast – https://thegoodlifecoach.com/143/ Michele on Instagram Thank you for listening to the show!

How do you become a referable brand? This is what you’ll learn from Michael Roderick who works with thought leaders on establishing their brand recognition. Michael wants people to be talking about you when you are not in the room (in a good way)! All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/171 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 to create meaningful connections and set up memorable events. 2️⃣ The value of prompts for online or in person events – creating a level of comfort for the guests. 3️⃣ Why it is important to be able to articulate how you solve a problem, alleviate pain, and decrease fiction. 4️⃣ How to be influential by making other people look good. 5️⃣ The systems he uses. Michael walks us through them to make it easy to become a memorable brand. 6️⃣ Michael’s “AIM” system: Accessibility How well does somebody outside of your brand understand your idea? Influence – Will other share your idea? Memory – How easy is it for others to be able to retell your story? RESOURCES MENTIONED Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website: http://www.smallpondenterprises.com Referability Quiz: myreferabilityrater.com ABOUT THE GUEST Michael Roderick is the CEO of Small Pond Enterprises which helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders by making their brands referable, their messaging memorable, and their ideas unforgettable. He is also the host of the podcast Access to Anyone which shows how you can get to know anyone you want in business and in life using time-tested relationship-building principles. Michael’s unique methodology comes from his own experience of going from being a High school English teacher to a Broadway Producer in under two years. Thank you for listening to the show!

How do you create your signature style? Learn how in this fun conversation with Master Style Coach, Mary Michele Nidiffer. All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/170 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 Why style is not a one and done. 2️⃣ It starts with self discovery. Ask yourself “How do you want to show up?” 3️⃣ How identifying 1-2 style icons is a fun and helpful way to get clear on your style. 4️⃣ Pick three words to describe how you want to feel. For example, powerful, elegant, and beautiful. 5️⃣ How to shop your closet. 6️⃣ The importance of paying attention to how you feel in your clothes. 7️⃣ Look for clues about your style by wearing something unexpected and see how it feels. RESOURCES MENTIONED Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Instagram: @stylebymarymichele and @shopstylefinder Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stylebymarymichele? stylefinderboutique.com ABOUT THE GUEST Mary Michele Nidiffer is on a mission to help women discover how beautiful they really are. As a Master Style Coach, Founder of StyleFinder Boutique and the StyleFinder School of Style, Creator of the StyleFinder ID® System, and Host of the Podcast, Style by Mary Michele, she wants to empower women through personal style.Mary Michele knows how challenging it can be to have low self-esteem and zero self-confidence. Struggling as a pre-teen and into adulthood with these issues, she sought to make herself over from the inside out. She discovered how style can be an amazing tool for personal growth.Mary Michele is a national speaker, freelance writer, wine enthusiast and foodie who lives with her husband and StyleFinder co-Founder, Jim, in Raleigh, NC. Thank you for listening to the show!

What are the daily habits that help to optimize your health? How important is sleep? Should you do intermittent fasting and if so, what is the safest way for women to do it? These are just some of the questions I ask Julia Hayes, board certified holistic health coach and integrative health practitioner. If you want to learn how to easily implement healthy habits for optimal health, this episode is for you! All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/169 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 to create a foundation for optimal health by incorporating key daily habits. 2️⃣ Why it is better to add in more good foods to your diet instead of focus on restriction. 3️⃣ The importance of protein with every meal. 4️⃣ How women can incorporate daily intermittent fasting safely. 5️⃣ How to create a healthy plate of food for both adults and children. 6️⃣ The importance of sleep and what to do to set yourself up for a good night's sleep. 7️⃣ Sleep tracker tool we both use, and more. RESOURCES MENTIONED Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book My interview with Julia Hayes on her podcast talking about using your intuition and the value of self-care Julia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/juliahayeswellness/?hl=en The IG Live I did with Julia on boosting immunity while getting glowing skin. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CT2nBW_o4mr/?utm_medium=copy_link Website: https://equi.life/ - for morning smoothie with vitamins. I am not an affiliate. The Oura Ring - I am not an affiliate. ABOUT THE GUEST Julia Hayes is a board certified holistic health coach and integrative health practitioner.  She has been working in the health and fitness space for close to 15 years. She has a passion for educating clients on the way their bodies may be deficient or toxic and how addressing these imbalances leads to a more empowered and fulfilling life. Thank you for listening to the show!