Self-care is about the Mind, Body, and Spirit - it is about maintaining your power in the world as a woman. For Deeannah, it is a daily practice. She got committed to her self-care when she had a health crisis triggered by intense stress. Deeannah made exercising a priority but also incorporated a few other key strategies. Tune in to hear her story and learn ideas for you to incorporate to make yourself a priority - you deserve it! Show notes are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/060

At the age of 23, Helena Gibson launched her first entrepreneurial venture as a single mother of a four year old girl. Told by a relative when she got pregnant in college, "Well, now you've ruined your life,"  Helena was determined to prove him wrong.  A decade later she was making 7 figures with her hair salon that sells wigs, hair extensions, and other hair enhancing products for women who have thinning hair because of chemo, genetic, and other reasons.  She also trains salon owners how to scale their businesses. Tune in to hear her story, the routines, and strategies she used to create her success that you can implement too at http://thegoodlifecoach.com/059

Cristin Smith is the Founder of Saffron & Sage, a holistic wellness center that offers various healing modalities, practitioners, classes, organic skincare and other resources under one roof -- aimed at helping people with their health and wellbeing. It was Cristin's health crisis that prompted her to go on a healing journey. Once she was better and experienced first hand how important root cause is to wellness, the idea for a center emerged as well as a bigger vision to change the way health care is offered and managed. To hear Cristin's inspiring story, tune in at http://thegoodlifecoach.com/058 We Discuss: Her sabbatical in Mexico. How she discovered tumors in her neck. Her healing journey and how she used various types of healers including integrative doctors to heal. Why she decide to launch Saffron and Sage. The meaning behind the name of her company. Why she became a spiritual director and what the role of a spiritual director is in someone's life. Her vision for the future of her company and so much more! Cristin's 3 Best Tips for Living a Good Life: Start with "shoulds". Call attention to when you hear yourself say that word and reframe it. Hold sacred space and find someone to help you with this. It helps you take a step back so you can sit and look at your life as if it were a movie. Cultivate desires. Clip out what you love - either on Pinterest or in a book to look at each year. Cristin then puts the desires on her calendar and she adjusts her life accordingly. Resources + Books Mentioned: Cristin's Website - Saffron + Sage Living Saffron + Sage on IG Healing with Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford Michele on Instagram Thank you so much for listening! Please share today's show with a friend. Also, subscribe now 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 I'd love to hear from you if you have questions or comments, visit me here. If you'd like to advertise or sponsor the show, you can reach out here. Instructions on how to Rate + Review the Podcast: 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!

Dr. Carla Brown is the Founder and CEO of Game Doctor, a solution driven organization that aims to transform science and health education through production of digital media. The company develops mobile games, software and media to educate communities on complex topics in science and healthcare. We discuss antibiotic resistance, entrepreneurship, and much more. Tune in at http://thegoodlifecoach.com/057

Have you ever wanted to launch an online store? Perhaps a children's clothing retail site where you can curate the collection? Well, our guest, Susie Tong Parikh did just that. Her kids were in school and this former investment banker knew she wanted to create a business that allowed her a sense of purpose while also allowing her to be available for her children. Susie is the Founder of Mini Ruby Contemporary Childrenswear. Tune in to hear her entrepreneurial journey. Show notes are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/056

Self-care is about the Mind, Body, and Spirit – it is about maintaining your power in the world. For Margy, it is a daily practice. She got committed to her self-care in high school as depression runs in her family and she realized at a young age how exercise and what you eat can positively impact your mental, spiritual, and physical health. Tune in to hear her story and learn ideas you can incorporate to make yourself a priority! Show notes are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/055 WE DISCUSS: The benefits of getting a pet. Specific examples of self-care that aren’t related to what people think of – like getting a massage. The benefits of reading personal development books and going to events. The depression and anxiety that runs in Margy’s family.  How eating a healthy diet and exercise improves mood. How Landmark Forum helped Margy feel empowered. Why the key is to slowly add in new things instead of thinking it has to be all or nothing. The value of getting a mentor for your business to save you from wasting time and money.  How managing a team can take away from self-care…and so much more! MARGY’S TOP TIP FOR MAKING YOURSELF A PRIORITY. Gratitude is one of her best tips.  Acknowledging and remembering even where there is chaos and stress. RESOURCES + BOOKS MENTIONED: Margy’s website: Interviewconnections You can tune into hear Margy’s co-partner’s interview (Jessica Rhoades) on their start-up story – https://thegoodlifecoach.com/019/ Self-care interview with Deeannah Seymour 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 I’d love to hear from you if you have questions or comments, visit me here. If you’d like to advertise or sponsor the show, you can reach out here. Instructions on how to Rate + Review the Podcast: 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!

Eddie Stern is a yoga teacher, author, and lecturer. He has been practicing yoga for over 30 years. We dive deep into the scientific benefits of yoga as he teaches about in his book "One Simple Thing: A New Look at the Science of Yoga and How it Can Transform Your Life." Drawing on modern neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and decades of practice and teaching, Eddie Stern reveals how what we do―from diet to chanting, from postures to meditation, from ethical practices to breathing techniques―affects who we become, and how a steady routine of activities and attitudes can transform our bodies, our brain functions, our emotions, and our experience of life." An interesting and inspiring interview!   All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/054 Photo by Michael Halsband   We Discuss:   How to answer the question "Who am I?" Eddie's definition of yoga What is Ashtanga yoga and the 8 limbs The role and significance of the vagus nerve and how to regulate it The breathing app and his new app launching on January 1st, and so much more.   Resources + Books Mentioned:   Eddiestern.com Eddie's Book: "One Simple Thing: A New Look at the Science of Yoga and How It Can Transform Your Life" Eddie on Instagram Eddie's App - The Breathing App on IG 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   I'd love to here from you, if you have questions or comments, visit me here.   If you'd like to advertise or sponsor the show, you can reach out here.   Instructions on how to Rate + Review the Podcast:   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!

Diana Kapp's first book, Girls Who Run the World has been released and we are diving into why she wrote it and how she hopes it will serve as a resource for what is possible for young girls and young women. This is an important book of our time. "We can't be what we can't see" and this book illustrates what IS possible. Diana is a journalist and her work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, ELLE, Marie Claire, MORE Magazine, O the Oprah Magazine, Sunset, and ESPN. All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/053 We Discuss: What prompted her to write this book Why girls lose their sense of self-confidence Why girls are underestimating their intelligence Why she believes only 2% of women owned companies receive VC funding The certain traits that the women she interviewed have in common Why she wrote an open letter to Forbes in response to their 100 Most Innovative People list Why we need to let go of perfectionism and allow kids to follow their passions and take risks...and much more! Diana's 3 Best Tips for Living a Good Life: Have a steady running group - women you meet up with regularly Have deep ties to your community Enjoy your kids. Don’t be so busy and tell them what to do, but find quality time to spend together. Resources + Books Mentioned: dianakapp.com Diana's Book: Girls Who Run The World: 31 CEOS Who Mean Business https://www.allraise.org 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 I'd love to here from you, if you have questions or comments, visit me here. If you'd like to advertise or sponsor the show, you can reach out here. Instructions on how to Rate + Review the Podcast: 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!

This is the one year anniversary of the good life coach podcast!  A heartfelt thank you to all of you.  It is because of all of you that I do this show.  This podcast is about empowering women through story-telling - sharing the stories of female entrepreneurs who are creating success on their terms.  As one of us rises, we all rise.  Let’s continue to do this together! Today to keep you inspired I'm sharing Lisa Genova's story. She was my very first guest in episode one and here we are 52 episodes later so thought it would be fun to have you hear Lisa's story as many of you are new to the show. Show notes can be found at http://thegoodlifecoach.com/052. I would be remiss if I didn’t give a shout-out to my awesome podcast editor Zack David — thank you Zack for all of your effort and care in getting the show out in the world!  Review my show and win a copy of my book:"Design a Life You Love: A Woman's Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life!" Instructions on how to Rate + Review the Podcast: 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 a review and you’re done! 6. Take a screen shot of the review and email it to michele@thegoodlifecoach.com and I'll pick the first 3 people who submitted to win a signed copy of my book. It's that simple. 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! In this Episode: I'm thrilled to share that Lisa Genova, the New York Times Bestselling Author of Still Alice, is today’s guest.  When I learned of Lisa’s work and life mission I knew I had to have her on the show.  She epitomizes what is possible when you listen to your internal voice and have the courage to pursue what’s in your heart.  Lisa will tell you that she is doing her “soul’s work” and living a life of purpose by bringing empathy and understanding to neurological disorders people don't like to think about.  Her book “Still Alice” became a New York Times best-seller and was turned into a major motion picture.  However, before finding her purpose, Lisa was on a very different path.  A Harvard trained Ph.D. in neuroscience, Lisa found herself at a crossroads when her first marriage ended in divorce.  It was in this moment of uncertainty that she found the courage to leave the familiar for a life as a writer.  If you are a writer or want to be one, would like to find your purpose, and/or enjoy stories of how dreams become reality, then you will love today’s episode. Key Takeaways: Why Lisa left her life as a Harvard trained PhD in Neuroscience to become a fiction writer, with no prior writing experience Why her grandmother having alzheimer's triggered her desire to write How & why she became an "empathy warrior" for people with neurological disorders How acting classes helped her become a better writer We dig into her creative process – how she crafts her books Why all of her books cover a neurological disorder and how they connect to life themes How she kept up her motivation when her future was uncertain.  Her book was originally rejected by 100 agents yet she was determined to get her book out in the world and it paid off. How her self-published book eventually secured her an agent and ended up on the New York Times Best-sellers list for 59 weeks! How she trusted that fiction was the way to tell her stories to create empathy with the reader. Why she loves the concept of duality and how our decisions create the reality we are living today vs the path not taken. How her book "Still Alice" became a major motion picture starring Julianne Moore and Alec Baldwin.   We go into how it felt to be at the Oscar's and seeing her work on the big screen. Why her latest book, "Every Note Played" deals with ALS. Lisa shares the questions we need to ask ourselves to discover our own life purpose Why you should never make decisions out of fear The books she used to learn the craft of writing 3 key tips for all women out there who want to pursue their dreams....and so much more... Lisa Genova's Bestselling Books: Still Alice  Inside the O'Briens: A Novel Left Neglected Love Anthony Every Note Played Other books referenced: On Pluto by Greg O'Brien  Writing Down The Bones by Natalie Goldberg Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott On Writing by Stephen King The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Ted Talks: What You Can Do To Prevent Alzheimer's Inbound Talk: "If You Could Do Anything You Wanted" I'd love to here from you, if you have questions or comments, visit me here. If you'd like to advertise or sponsor the show, you can reach out here.

Today, we are discussing brain health because, sadly, 1 out of 2 people by the time they are 85 years old will have Alzheimer’s.  There are lifestyle changes we can make, and today on the show is Dr. Heather Sandison to share her expertise.  Dr. Sandison is a Naturopathic Doctor with expertise in neurocognitive medicine and neurohacking.  She has been trained to specifically address imbalances that affect the brain including Autism, ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, and Alzheimer’s.  She has trained with Dr. Dale Bredesen, MD, the author of “The End of Alzheimer’s.” SO many great tips in this episode.  Please share it with anyone you know who would benefit from this information.  All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/051