“If the average person just more consistently did what they already know they’d be healthier, happier, and be making more money.” – 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 going to share how to get more done in less time. He will take us into the execution system he developed while also sharing easy-to-implement time management strategies. He also connects the dots back to why it is important to create our life vision so we can structure our time and goals around that vision. You will learn tactical steps that you can implement today to move closer to the life you desire. This is a fan-favorite episode that I re-run before the New Year. Are you enjoying the podcast? Please leave a rating + review on Apple Podcasts. It only takes a minute. 1. Click on this link 2. Select “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button 3. Scroll to find “Ratings and Reviews” 4. Click “write a review” to rate + review. Thank you for listening to the show! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why the 12 week year is an execution system and how that helps you get more done in less time. It’s not enough to know.  You have to execute.  Knowledge is only powerful if you act on it. Get out of the annual environment.  With this program, you are going to stop after 12 weeks and that is your year.  Measure your success or failure and measure the progress and then go again.  It’s a fluid process.  You can use  this professionally or personally.  You can do  anything for 12 weeks and then decide is that somethingI want to do again. Your vision is you’re why.   Your goals NEED to align with the vision. At the goal level, know the difference between goals and tactics and outcomes and actions.  The actions we have control over.  Goals are outcomes.  Make sure at the goal level that is measurable – it’s an outcome. Determine what are the most important actions.  Most plans are conceptual not tactical.  You need to spell out the specific actions and focus on “less is more”. Stay connected to your vision by putting the longer term vision in front of you – laminate a card you can look at every day. Create visual reminders. The difference between a habit and routine is key.   Ex, going to the gym is a routine not a habit and routines are what drive success.  How you begin and end your day needs a routine.  The key is to start off positive.   End your day with gratitude.    How to manage time.  Time blocking – 3 core blocks: A. Strategic Block -3 hours blocked during the week.  No interruptions – working on the business not in the business. THIS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.  B. Buffer Blocks – these are designed to deal with the emails/low level stuff.  Ex, I return calls between 4-5pm.  Don’t check your emails when they come in. Block time in to address it. C. Break out blocks – schedule time away from work to do something just for you to recharge.     The Four Disciplines of the 12 Week Year  Vision – You have to know what you want. Planning – You have to ask – “What matters most?” Execution – Then ask, “Am I doing it?” Measurement – “Is it producing?” RESOURCES MENTIONED 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. 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’. Thank you for listening to the show!

This is a fascinating conversation and one that will have you thinking long after the interview is over. On the show is Matt Higgins, the author of Burn The Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential. Matt, is the co-founder and CEO of the private investment firm RSE Ventures, an executive fellow at Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course Moving Beyond DTC, and has also been a guest shark on ABC’s Shark Tank. His story is one of growing up in poverty, living on government cheese, and having his own “burn the boat” moment as a teen which becomes a pivotal decision that changes the trajectory of his life leading to success on his terms. You’ll hear Matt’s story, how he navigated hardship, the importance of listening to your own voice, and what it means to burn the boats to unleash your potential. This was one of my favorite interviews! You will walk away with many actionable tips as well as wisdom you can apply to your business and life. While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time). WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 1️⃣ Why Matt wrote the book now and who he hopes to serve. 2️⃣ The importance of making yourself indispensable at your job. 3️⃣ Matt’s early trauma that led him to make a pivotal decision in his life at 16. 4️⃣ How we don’t get to choose the moment of our opportunities but why we need to take them. 5️⃣ What Burn the Boats means and why you are less likely to succeed if you have a plan B. 6️⃣ He walks us through his risk-taking matrix. 7️⃣ Why he asks himself daily – “What is the highest use of my time, energy, and intention right now?” “What can I do now that I couldn’t do yesterday?” 8️⃣ How to connect your future dots intentionally, the importance of having a great partner/relationships, what living a good life means to him, and more. RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Matt’s Website: https://www.burntheboatsbook.com/ Matt’s Book: Burn the Boats on Amazon Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mhiggins/?hl=en Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-higgins-rse/ Matt on YouTube ABOUT THE GUEST Matt Higgins is the author of Burn The Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential. He is the co-founder and CEO of the private investment firm RSE Ventures, an executive fellow at Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course Moving Beyond DTC, and has also been a guest shark on ABC’s Shark Tank. Thank you for listening to the show! If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

“We have a human brain whose memory system is amazing and wildly imperfect.” – Lisa Genova New York Times bestselling author Lisa Genova joins us for a conversation about her book, Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting. What does normal forgetting look like? How do we improve our memory? How do we create a memory? What’s the distinction between normal forgetting and forgetting because of Alzheimer’s? What are some preventative measures we can easily incorporate to protect our memory? Lisa is a wealth of information and I am honored she is here to share the information from her recent book! So much to learn today and to feel empowered. About the author: Lisa has her PhD in Neuroscience from Harvard, is an acclaimed author, and has a TED Talk with over five million views. She also has appearances on the Today Show, CNN, and NPR, Dr. Oz and many more outlets. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: It is okay to google the name of an actor whose name you can’t remember.  Young people who have used tech since birth just google without worrying about it, but most older adults believe we have to figure it out ourselves. Tip of the tongue – words like proper nouns, movie titles, names of cities – and why we have trouble recalling those names. Why “Memory isn’t stored in any one place.” Why in order to create a lasting memory it has to go through the hippocampus. You can’t remember what you don’t pay attention to.  This is the first thing to do to create memory. Outsourcing some things like taking a picture of where you parked isn’t going to make you dumber.  It is okay to use tech to help you remember. Our human brains are terrible at prospective planning. Context plays a big role in remembering things.  The second you are surrounded by cues you remember.  It helps to retrace your steps to trigger the cues. To do lists, pill boxes, checkboxes are all helpful for prospective memory. “The act of learning is remembering.  Memory is outstanding.  We can learn infinite amounts of things.” It’s not true that we only use 10 percent of our brain. Our brain is changing all of the time.  Every time you are learning something new your brain creates more neural pathways. We have the ability to create new neurons/nerve cells. Chronic stress will shrink the hippocampus. Meditation, yoga, mindfulness, exercise, staying socially active and learning new things helps to enlarge our hippocampus. Being sedentary makes you more likely to develop Alzheimer’s. Being active decreases your risk by half. Processing speeds slow down as we age a little bit, but we know more. Sleep is key.  The data is compelling – we need 7-9 hours of sleep to process what we’ve learned and to clear metabolic debris while we sleep. Alzheimer’s happens in the hippocampus – war in this area – first symptoms are not remembering what someone just said or repeating themselves — the present memory keeps cycling through.  Prevention is key.  Lisa shares what she does for preventative measures.  Eat a Mediterranean diet. Exercise.  Go for walks — move around every day. Your entire body wants and needs that. “This book is about your relationship with memory. We are afraid of it. We are judgmental  of it.  We don’t understand it.  It’s also imperfect.  Be in awe of it and take good care of it.” RESOURCES MENTIONED “Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting” by Lisa Genova Lisa Genova on Episode 1 of The Good Life Coach – about Lisa’s Transition from Neuroscientist to New York Times best-selling author Lisa Genova on Episode 104 of The Good Life Coach – what it means to live a life of meaning “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova “Every Note Played” by LisaGenova Lisa Genova’s website Lisa Genova on Instagram Lisa Genova on Facebook Lisa’s Ted Talk on Preventing Alzheimer’s Michele on Instagram Thank you for listening to the show!

Style expert and author George Brescia is on to help us feel modern and beautiful in the outfits we put on every day. He’s going to share how to look good for casual events like running to the market to going out with friends. We’ll learn the staple wardrobe we all need as well as the best stores to find the perfect items. He shares strategies on figuring out our style to the colors that look best on you. George is the author of “Change Your Clothes: Change Your Life”. He’s had 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. 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 https://thegoodlifecoach.com/231 While on the show notes page, 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 YOU’LL LEARN: 1️⃣ Where to begin -hint, it’s starts with your closet. 2️⃣ How to vet what no longer works for you. 3️⃣ Why selecting the colors that look best on you is so important. An easy way to begin is to shop the color of your eyes. 4️⃣ The staples all women should have that includes: well-fitting jeans, moto jacket, a fabulous heel, cool sneakers/flats, and stylish yoga/sweats with matching top, and more. 5️⃣ How to dress for your body now even if you plan on losing weight. 6️⃣ A long list of his favorite brands – so helpful! 7️⃣ How to work with George if you need some personal attention with your wardrobe. RESOURCES MENTIONED Get Your List of 52 Self-care Tips FREE Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life: Because You Can’t Go Naked George’s Website – with access to his email to reach out to him George on Instagram George on Twitter George on Facebook Michele on Instagram Brands he recommends: Veronica Beard for upscale and blazers Lori Goldstein on QVC Department store for access to many brands under one roof. Preppy looks – https://www.jmclaughlin.com/ Club Monaco – Modern and Refined Zara + HM – be prepared with your mood board because there are so many trends Ann Taylor Ann Taylor Loft -inexpensive Aritzia Designers:  Michael Kors Ralph Lauren For Cocktail Events: Alice + Olivia Splurge Items: Veronica Beard – blazer and cool items Long flowy dresses – Misa and Shoshanna Trina Turk Sleek paired down – monochromatic – Theory Yoga/Cool Sweats – Alo Thank you for listening to the show. Be sure to share it with a friend! We love when women empower other women. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to follow the podcast and rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

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

As we head into a new year, it’s really important to get connected to what you really want. Time goes by quickly so being intentional is key. Once you have a big picture goal in mind you can focus your energy in that direction. In this solocast, I ask you a few questions to help you gain clarity. RESOURCES MENTIONED Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love Thank you for listening to the show! Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information.   Make sure you are following the show and please rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! XO, Michele

Curiosity is an important trait and one that I believe can reconnect us with our humanity. This is a powerful interview and one that will have you reflecting on your internal and outer world. You are going to learn so much from our guest, Scott Shigeoka, who is an internationally recognized curiosity expert, speaker, and the author of SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World. He is known for translating research into strategies that promote positive well-being and connected relationships around the globe, including at the UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center and through his groundbreaking courses at the University of Texas at Austin. I loved this conversation and know you will too! RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website: http://www.seekthebook.com Book: Scotts Book, Seek https://www.nunsandnones.org/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/scottshigeoka/ Share this interview with a friend! Please rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! XO, Michele

Do you ever desire more from life? Many of us are seeking fulfillment and purpose. You may feel now is the time for midlife reinvention. I’m sharing a secret to guide you on your path. In this solo-cast, I walk you through an exercise to help you remember your purpose and to live the life you desire. I’m sharing a free worksheet below to get you one step closer to living your purpose. You can download it by clicking on the link. I’ll ask you questions in this solo episode that will get you thinking about the life you came here to live. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: What to do if you feel like you aren’t in alignment with your purpose. How to discover what your unique gifts are. What questions to ask yourself to remember your purpose. How to use curiosity, courage and commitment to get you into action. RESOURCES MENTIONED Remember Your Purpose Worksheet Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love Thank you for listening to the show! Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information.   Make sure you are following the show and please rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! XO, Michele

Mary Claire Haver, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN and a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist. She developed her groundbreaking weight loss protocol as an online subscriber program, through which she has helped thousands of women lose weight, burn fat, and get in shape permanently. She is also the author of the best-selling book, The Galveston Diet, which we discuss on the show. If you are a woman in perimenopause or menopause, or a woman who wants to be prepared for menopause, this show is for you. Be sure to share this one with all of your friends. So much great information in this 30-minute interview! The more women understand, the better care they can receive/demand from their healthcare providers. Knowledge is power. While on the show notes page, 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. Make sure you follow the show on your podcast player. *This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider. WHAT WE DISCUSS: 1️⃣ How her own journey with menopause prompted her to dive into the research to create real solutions for her patients since the “calories in, calories out” doesn’t work for women in menopause. 2️⃣ How women have been told be afraid of hormone replacement therapy based on one study years ago despite more research showing it’s not true. 3️⃣ How women have been labeled by doctors and not taken seriously because they didn’t know they could help a woman with menopause and instead would often prescribe anti-depressants thinking it was all in her head. 4️⃣ The danger of visceral fat and how it differs from subcutaneous fat. And how to reduce belly fat (it is possible) 5️⃣ She recommends a diet that includes the proper amount of fiber, reducing inflammation, adequate protein, resistance training + cardio, good sleep, and stress reduction. 6️⃣ Possible causes of hair loss, and more. 7️⃣ How her diet/lifestyle program can be used for the entire family, and much more! RESOURCES MENTIONED Websites: www.galvestondiet.com Home Book: The Galveston Diet Social: Connect with Michele on Instagram Instagram: @drmaryclaire Hair loss video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfthtwJnjVU Don Lemon reference in interview MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a wife, mom, physician, and entrepreneur who has devoted her adult life to women’s health. As a Board Certified OBGYN in the Houston area, Dr. Haver has delivered thousands of babies, completed thousands of well-woman exams, counseled patients, taught residents, and did everything an academic professor and OBGYN could do. As her patient population aged, Dr. Haver was overwhelmed with the number of complaints and concerns her patients had with weight gain while going through menopause. For years, she told her patients to eat less and exercise more. It wasn’t until she, too, experienced the changes of menopause and mid-life weight gain that she realized this advice doesn’t work and ultimately led to her creating and developing a new program, The Galveston Diet. The Galveston Diet is a nutrition program created by a Female OBGYN, designed for women in menopause. The Galveston Diet helps women reach their health and wellness goals through an anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition. Dr. Haver believes in the power of nutrition to combat inflammation and highly recommends the unlimited benefits of intermittent fasting. As part of her ongoing research, she became certified in Culinary Medicine in 2019, which specializes in medical nutrition. Thank you for listening to the show. Be sure to share it with a friend!  We love when women empower other women. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

What are the common reasons people enter couples therapy? How can you improve communication with your partner? What are the Four Horseman and why does research show they are what can cause a relationship to fail? What are the most common reasons relationships fail and is there something people can do to prevent those things? The role of core values, communication styles, and love languages on relationships. Whether you have been in a long-term relationship or are in a new one, you will learn from this fascinating interview. Elizabeth Earnshaw is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Gottman Therapist, Clinical Fellow of the AAMFT, and the author of “I Want This To Work: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating the Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face in The Modern Age”. She sees couples and trains therapists at A Better Life Therapy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is a co-founder at With Ours, a company focused on helping premarital couples have important conversations. She hosts a relationship advice segment on the iHeartRadio podcast, Good Risings. RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Website: https://elizabethearnshaw.com/ https://abetterlifetherapy.com/ https://www.withours.com/ Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/lizlistens/ Books Referenced: I Want This to Work: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating the Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face in the Modern Age by Elizabeth Earnshaw What Makes Love Last?: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal by John Gottman The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships by John Gottman Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Esther Perel Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life by Vanessa Marin As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Make sure you are following the show and please rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! XO, Michele