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Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 25min

Dr. Caroline Leaf: Top Neuroscientist on How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess

Dr. Caroline Leaf is the author of How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health. “Dr. Leaf provides a clear and effective five-step plan to teach your child how to manage their mind and become emotionally healthy. With deep understanding and compassion, Dr. Leaf offers simple, easy-to-use strategies for caretakers to help children to recognize feelings and respond in a healthy way—replacing toxic thoughts with brain-building practices and developing resilience that will serve them throughout their lives.” This is a fascinating conversation that I invite you to share with other parents. *This is a podcast interview for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be medical or mental health advice. Seek out your trusted provider for care for yourself or your child. 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: Why Dr. Leaf wrote this book now to help parents help their children manage their mental health. Why we need to embrace the “mess” and not let children feel like their brains are broken. What the Neurocycle is, the specific steps, and how to implement it. What are ‘Thought Trees’ and how can they help kids understand how experiences impact their brains and bodies. How can we fix the youth mental health crisis and what role her book plays in helping the next generation. ‘Brain-ee,’ a cartoon superhero and how parents can use this character to help children understand the journey of mental health, and much more! RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website: Dr. Leaf’s Book Website Dr. Leaf’s Website Dr. Leaf on IG Book: How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health Neurocycle App on App store ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, clinical and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input.  During her years in clinical practice and her work with thousands of underprivileged teachers and students in her home country of South Africa and in the USA, she developed her theory (called the Geodesic Information Processing theory) of how we think, build memory, and learn, into tools and processes that have transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), learning disabilities (ADD, ADHD), autism, dementias and mental ill-health issues like anxiety and depression. She has helped hundreds of thousands of students and adults learn how to use their mind to detox and grow their brain to succeed in every area of their lives, including school, university, and the workplace. Dr. Leaf is also the bestselling author of Switch on Your Brain, Think Learn Succeed, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, and many more. She teaches at academic, medical and neuroscience conferences, and to various audiences around the world.  Dr. Leaf is currently conducting clinical trials using the 5-step program she developed while in private practice to further demonstrate the effectiveness of mind-directed techniques to help relieve mental ill-health problems such as anxiety, depression and intrusive thoughts. The primary aim of these trials is to make mental health care more affordable, applicable, and accessible worldwide, and to reduce the stigma around mental health. Thank you for listening to the show!
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Aug 2, 2023 • 57min

Manisha Thakor: Author of MoneyZen Discusses How Financial Health + Emotional Wealth = Happiness

“Do you recall that famous study which stated that once a person hits an annual income of $75,000, any earnings above that have no bearing on life satisfaction? Well it turns out that number is wrong — but likely not for the reason you think. A brand new study has found that, yes, making more money can lead to greater life satisfaction. But here’s the kicker: It only works if you already possess emotional well-being. Put another way, increased “financial wealth” doesn’t lead to increased happiness if you don’t already have a solid foundation of “emotional wealth.” So how do we solve this money-happiness paradox and learn to build that essential base layer of “emotional wealth”? Enter: Harvard MBA and financial wellbeing guru, Manisha Thakor. In her forthcoming book, MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your “Enough”, Manisha shares her candid journey out of the Cult of Never Enough—a painful mindset that tells you the money you earn, accomplishments you achieve, and praise you receive is never enough. Being trapped on the hamster wheel of Hustle Culture for virtually her entire adult life nearly destroyed Manisha’s relationships, health, and sense of self-worth. So she set out to understand why so many of us develop toxic relationships around work, money, and success at the expense of our emotional well-being and, crucially, how to flip this mental script. Manisha wrote MoneyZen to share the powerful blueprint she developed on that journey—one that can be used by anyone irrespective of age, income, or profession—to stop surviving as a human doing and start thriving as a human being. Woven throughout the book are inspiring stories of individuals from all walks of life, sharing their own unique experiences escaping the Cult of Never Enough. Interviews with a wide range of experts, from wealth psychologists and workaholism researchers, to career coaches, economists, and even evolutionary biologists, provide readers with insights on the role that personal, cultural, societal, and physiological factors play in a Never Enough mindset.” 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: Why your net worth doesn’t = your self worth. How Manisha got caught up in the culture of never enough and how she managed to finally get out. How her little “T” traumas from childhood set the stage for not feeling good enough and created a desire to be financially free. Why she ended in the hospital twice and how almost dying was still not the wake-up call she needed to change. The moment that she realized she had achieved what she wanted and decided she wanted to living on her terms with more joy and simplicity. The advice she has for us on how to get off of the hamster wheel and take back control. How she’s managed her depression and why it’s important not to judge someone’s insides by how put together their life may look on the outside. Her definition of a good life and much more.   RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Manisha’s Website: https://moneyzen.com/ http://moneyzenbook.com/ Manisha’s Book: MoneyZen https://www.instagram.com/manishathakor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishathakor/ https://www.youtube.com/user/ManishaThakor   ABOUT THE GUEST Manisha Thakor has worked in financial services for over thirty years, with an emphasis on women’s economic empowerment and financial wellbeing. A nationally recognized thought-leader in this space, Thakor has been featured in a wide range of publications including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, NPR, PBS, CNN, CNBC, Real Simple, and Women’s Health. Prior to writing MoneyZen, Thakor co-authored two personal finance books for women in their twenties and thirties. Today her work focuses on helping individuals of all ages to balance financial health and emotional wealth. Thakor earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, her BA from Wellesley College and is both a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). She splits her time between Portland, Oregon and rural Maine. 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
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Jul 26, 2023 • 38min

The Well Lived Life: Wisdom From a 102-Year-Old Pioneer of Holistic Medicine, Dr. Gladys McGarey (rerun)

In this captivating interview, I have the honor of sitting down with the remarkable Dr. Gladys McGarey, a centenarian and visionary in the field of holistic medicine. At 102 years young, Dr. McGarey shares her wisdom, experiences, and the profound insights she gained throughout her extraordinary life. Join us as we delve into her recently published book, “The Well-Lived Life,” and explore the key principles that have shaped her journey and learn the secrets to living a happier and healthier life. *This is a podcast interview and not intended to be medical advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for your health-related questions.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Dr. McGarey’s reflections on longevity and vitality How she has such zest for life, including why she jumped out of a cake at 95 years old, and the symbolism of riding a tricycle into her 102nd birthday party. The importance of nurturing spiritual, emotional, and physical health. How we all have a physician within and what that really means on a healing journey. What advice she’d give her younger self. Dr. McGarey’s experiences navigating obstacles throughout her career. The importance of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity. Why she says having “Juice” and maintaining our juice is important to living healthier and happier. Her 10-year plan and vision she’s working on and how having a 10-year plan is something she believes keeps life moving through us. How her parents inspired her path and why as The Mother of Holistic Medicine she is a pioneer in the world of holistic health, and more!   RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://gladysmcgarey.com/ Book: The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age IG: Dr. Gladys Dr. Gladys Tedx Talk Michele on Instagram   GUEST BIO: Dr. Gladys McGarey is recognized as a pioneer of the allopathic and holistic medical movements, she is also a founding diplomat of the American Board of Holistic Medicine. She is the cofounder and past president of the American Holistic Medical Association, as well as the cofounder of the Academy of Parapsychology and Medicine and the founder of The International Academy of Clinical Hypnosis. Dr. Gladys lives and works in Scottsdale, Arizona, where for many years she shared a medical practice with her daughter. She currently has a medical consulting practice, maintains a healthy diet, and enjoys a good piece of cake every now and then. She has spoken at TEDx. Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information.  Also be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss an episode.  
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Jul 19, 2023 • 8min

Advice I'd Give My 20-Something Self

This is a follow-up episode to an episode I recorded a few years ago based on a blog post I had written. This is the original post. Thank you for being here!   I wrote an article a few months ago with a top-ten list of advice I’d give to my twenty-something self based on what I know now. I turned it into an 8 minute podcast episode for women of all ages! So, I’d love to know — what advice would you give your 20-something self? This is a great episode to share with your daughter going off to college or a twenty-something woman in your life…really for any woman as I think my 85 year old self would be giving me this same advice! ;-   Hi Lovely, How is life treating you? I’ve been thinking of you and thought I’d send a note to remind you of a few key things to make your life’s journey a little smoother.   HERE’S MY TOP TEN LIST: Love yourself. This is the key to everything good in your life. It may sound over simplistic but the actual practice of self-love is a lifetime practice. You came from love and are an expression of love. So remember to be loving to yourself every day — no matter what. Promise? When those “inner voices” come in with doubt to tell you that you aren’t enough, tell them firmly they are mistaken. You ARE worthy of a magnificent, healthy, and abundant life! When you know that to be true, you only allow what’s in your highest good to come into your life. That’s what we all deserve. Make pleasure a priority. Pursue the things that light YOU up! Don’t put your passions and interests to the side. They are your roadmap to happiness. You deserve to be happy, and only you know how to make that happen…so make it happen. Don’t get distracted by other people’s agendas or how they want you to spend your time. Stand firmly in who you are like a wise old tree with its deep roots. The world will always have an opinion about what you should be and how you should see yourself, so remember this is your one shot at life and you don’t have time to waste people pleasing and playing small. Don’t settle for a partner who doesn’t honor you. When you are in a relationship, it isn’t a daily roller coaster ride. You don’t have to question whether the one you love is committed to the relationship, because you just know. It doesn’t mean that you don’t have to work on your relationship (all great love requires communication and commitment). It does mean that if your partner isn’t treating you with the respect you deserve, then it’s time to move on. Great love does exist! This goes for friendships too. Let go of the toxic people in your life and surround yourself with a tribe of people who love you as you are. Life has its seasons. Sometimes we are in a season where everything flows, and other times it is as if the universe wants to see how much you can handle. Ride the waves with grace knowing there will always be a peaceful shore ready to greet you in time — so keep the faith! Find joy in the little things. Look for the humor in life and laugh every day just like when you were a little girl. Let your inner child illuminate your path.  Don’t be afraid to ask for help. At times we need a helping hand, and it takes strength to admit when we don’t have the answers and need guidance or a shoulder to lean on.  Remember that you are here for a special reason. You have unique gifts that you are meant to share. You are living your “purpose”when you use those special talents in a way that brings you joy. There are no rules about how to express your gifts. Think about being in service and how you can help and doors will open. Pursue what’s whispering in your heart. You want to look back on your life and think, “YESSSS, I lived an awesome life!” Don’t wait for permission to go for your dreams and desires. Most people don’t understand the vision you have for your life, so you have to trust in yourself and your inner knowing and take that first step. Dream big and often! It feels like you have all of the time in the world, but you don’t. Make your dreams a priority and take inspired action every day. You’ll thank me for this one later. 😉 Appreciate your beauty. Be grateful for your youth, your skin, your body, and your mind. Treat your body with respect – and nourish it. When you look back you’ll realize just how beautiful you were, so don’t wait twenty years to recognize the goddess that you are today.   Enjoy each day, stay present, and be grateful for this gift of life and the gift of you.   Xoxo, Your 40-Something Self  Michele on Instagram Get your FREEBIE on Michele’s Website Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast player — and be sure to connect with Michele on Instagram! Thank you so much for listening! Please share today’s show with a friend.
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Jul 12, 2023 • 1h 14min

Matt Higgins: Unleash Your Potential with Best-Selling Author of Burn the Boats

“Act on opportunity before the tipping point of evidence.” – Matt Higgins 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 overcoming personal hardships as a kid 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: Why Matt wrote the book now and who he hopes to serve. The importance of making yourself indispensable at your job. Matt’s early trauma that led him to make a pivotal decision in his life at 16. How we don’t get to choose the moment of our opportunities but why we need to take them. What Burn the Boats means and why you are less likely to succeed if you have a plan B. He walks us through his risk-taking matrix. 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?” 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
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Jul 5, 2023 • 49min

7 Ways NOT to Give Up on Your Style with Style Expert, Mary Lou Andre

“Style is a tool of confidence.” It’s time to make your style a priority. We all want to get ready in the morning by easily finding the clothes in our closet that make us feel great. That’s why Mary Lou Andre, Style Expert for 25 years is back on the show to bust the style 7 myths that prevent us from feeling our best when we head out the door. I love how Mary Lou has us ask “Who we are today?” We need to dress for the life we currently live and update our clothes to reflect that. It’s so easy to have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear and it’s time to change that. If you love learning about fashion and style, or your sense of style has changed, or you just want to understand an easy way to get organized around looking your best, this interview is for you. 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 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 you need to believe style can be taught. 2️⃣ Why you need to dress for the life you are living today. Ask, “Who are you today?” Make sure your clothes tell the story of where you are today.  “Wardrobe is your secret weapon.” 3️⃣ You need to start with a base and then build your wardrobe. 4️⃣ Having more clothes isn’t better. It’s time to edit your wardrobe and it’s okay to repurpose your clothes. 5️⃣ Why you need to find clothing that fits you and how to dress to compliment your favorite features. Pro tip: Monochromatic looks are the most slimming. 6️⃣ How clothing is actually a form of self-care. 7️⃣ Dressing to look and feel your best is a way of honoring yourself today. RESOURCES MENTIONED Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website: dressingwell.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marylouandrestyle/ Marylou’s First interview on The Good Life podcast FB: Marylou’s Page Mary Lou’s book ABOUT THE GUEST Mary Lou Andre is a nationally recognized stylist, corporate image consultant, speaker and author. She is a wardrobe management, fashion and image consulting firm that helps individuals and organizations understand the power of being appropriately dressed in a variety of situations. Mary Lou is recognized by the media as a professional image, wardrobe organization, personal style and retail expert and has given in-depth interviews about a variety of these topics on ABC World News Now, CBS The Early Show, and MSN’s Money Central. Her fashion and professional image insights are regularly featured in national publications such as In Style, Real Simple, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Marie Claire, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, Esquire, Executive Female, Family Circle, Sales & Marketing Magazine, Woman’s Day, Working Mother and The Washington Post. She is the author of Ready to Wear: An Expert’s Guide to Choosing and Using Your Wardrobe 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
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Jun 28, 2023 • 1h 5min

Kelly Swingler: Anti-Burnout Expert Shares the Story of How Burnout Almost Killed Her + Her 3 Best Tips for Prevention

You may have experienced burnout. According to our guest, there is a spectrum and on one end a spa visit or a break may help but on the other end, your commitment to work will dominate your existence and in some cases will be a tipping point to depression or worse. Kelly Swingler experienced burnout twice as a highly successful corporate executive. The first time it made her very ill and the second time it nearly cost her her life. She shares her story and ways to manage your life to avoid burnout. This is an important conversation with an expert who has made it her life’s work to help others prevent and/or stop burnout. *This is a podcast interview and not intended to be mental health advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for your health-related questions. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: What is burnout. Stacy’s story of burnout twice. The first time put her in and out of the hospital for 7 months. The second time nearly killed her. Why she is on a mission to educate others about burnout and to help prevent it. How her 12-year old twin boys became her wake-up call. How burnout can you leave you not thinking clearly. Three things for everyone to think about for prevention and recovery Who are you? Who are presenting to be? Which parts are you fearful to present? Identity drives everything we do. Core values, core beliefs.  Keep asking “Who are you?” when in dialogue.  Go as deep as you can. 2. Implement boundaries. Ex, I need to leave every day to have dinner with my family at 6pm. 3. Set aside time for things that make you happy and have that dedicated time in your calendar.   RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://www.kellyswingler.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyswingler/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z6iJPB4gYz1MZoUPOgdlQ Michele on Instagram GUEST BIO: Kelly Swingler is the Executive Burnout Coach, for C-Suite leaders who are ready to regain control of their lives and create the time, space, and energy for the things that matter. Because when leaders are happy and healthy, they live happier and healthier lives and they create Anti-Burnout Workplaces that people love. As a lifelong high-achieving, over-performing, recovering perfectionist who thrives under pressure, Kelly knows a thing or two about stress and jeopardising your wellbeing. She reached Burnout twice and has spent the last 9 years creating strategies and techniques to stop her, and her clients from burning out again. Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information.  Also be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss an episode.   Rate + Review: If you enjoyed this episode, would you please take a minute to rate + review it on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player.
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Jun 21, 2023 • 48min

Stacy Madison, Founder of Stacy's Pita Chips on Entrepreneurship the Second Time Around with BeBOLD bars

IN THIS EPISODE: 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. After selling Stacy’s, she traveled Europe and Asia with her twin daughters and returned to launch her own Juicebar where the bars were a top seller. Stacy attributes being BOLD to her success and launched another, BeBOLD bars – a healthy energy bar. With the help of her brother, they figured out how to produce them in larger quantities and start distribution to stores; however, a month after launching the pandemic hit. She believes that experience, and being no stranger to tragedy, equips entrepreneurs with problem-solving skills and the pandemic is unfortunately, a true test of survivors in the food business. Learn from this leading female entrepreneur about how to go for your dreams where she shares the lessons learned the second time around at building a company. Lots of wisdom from Stacy including what traits she believes you need in order to create success. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why she started BeBOLD bars. How Stacy came up with the name “BeBOLD”? The challenges and obstacles faced during the early stages of BeBOLD Bars because of the pandemic. The process of developing BeBOLD Bars’ recipe and the importance of using high-quality, natural ingredients. Stacy’s commitment to providing healthy and nutritious options. Unique aspects of BeBOLD Bars compared to other snack bars on the market. Marketing and branding strategies employed by BeBOLD Bars. Challenges faced in growing and scaling the business. Her thoughts on failure. Key lessons learned by Stacy throughout her entrepreneurial journey. Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Words of wisdom for individuals facing challenges and setbacks, and more. RESOURCES MENTIONED beboldbars.com @stacybeboldbars on IG @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 latest 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! 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
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Jun 14, 2023 • 52min

Embracing Imperfections + Loving Yourself with Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani, Author of Becoming Flawesome

Personal growth advocate Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani discusses the concept of “becoming flawesome” from her book by the same name, and its transformative potential. As the co-founder of MindValley, the world’s leading life transformation platform, Kristina noticed a common struggle among individuals—the pressure to be perfect. Kristina shares the powerful message that embracing our flaws doesn’t mean settling for mediocrity but rather recognizing our unique potential and embracing the journey of continuous growth.  In this interview you’ll learn why pursuing what you are good at and enjoy — instead of striving for external definitions of success — is the best way forward.  You’ll also hear why self love and authenticity are an essential part of the equation. I am excited to share this interview with you!   RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: mindvalley.com/books/flawesome Book: Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living an Imperfectly Authentic Life Kristina on IG FOLLOW Michele on Instagram   GUEST BIO: Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani is the co-founder of Mindvalley, the world’s most powerful life transformation platform with an ever-growing 20 million-strong following. She is an entrepreneur, writer, international speaker, artist, and philanthropist based in Estonia and the author of the Live by Your Own Rules and 7 Days to Happiness online programs as well as the forthcoming book Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living An Imperfectly Authentic Life (June 13; Hay House). Kristina’s content has touched the lives of tens of thousands of students by providing wisdom, life hacks, and healthy habit-building formulas curated and inspired by her 20 years in the personal growth industry. Kristina hosts her own podcast, Honest Conversations, and has interviewed over 200 specialists in the field of psychology and self-development. Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information. Also be sure to follow on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss an episode. Rate + Review: If you enjoyed this episode, would you please take a minute to rate + review it on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. 1. Click on this link 2. Click “View in Apple Podcasts” button 3. Click “Follow” button 4. Click “Ratings and Reviews” text 5. Click to rate and leave short review and you’re done!
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Jun 7, 2023 • 44min

How to Stop People Pleasing with Homaira Kabir, Author of Goodbye Perfect

How do you get reconnected with your authentic self? How do you hear your inner voice and follow your soul path to own your purpose and live for yourself. Homaira Kabir is on the show and we discuss her book, Goodbye, Perfect: How to Stop Pleasing, Proving, and Pushing for Others…and Live for Yourself. *This is a podcast interview and not intended to be mental health advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for anything dealing with your mental and physical health. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Why we get disconnected from ourselves and how to get reconnected How to reconnect and find self-actualization How to hear our soul’s calling The difference between fragile confidence vs optimal confidence How to practice non-judgment to support yourself The importance of seeing our limiting patterns and creating a new stories that support us Why we need silence and how to make time for it, and more RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://homairakabir.com/ Book: Goodbye, Perfect: How to Stop Pleasing, Proving, and Pushing for Others… and Live For Yourself FOLLOW Michele on Instagram GUEST BIO: Homaira Kabir holds Master’s degrees in Coaching Psychology and in Positive Psychology—the science of human flourishing and wellbeing—from the University of East London and has over a decade of experience as a life coach. She is the founder and CEO of the Goodbye Perfect Project, which she launched with the mission to bring science-backed, soulful support to help people break free of unhelpful patterns and own their purpose, voice, and impact. She has been featured in Forbes, Happify, Thrive Global, and The Huffington Post, and more. She has presented at TEDx on the topic of Belonging and facilitated workshops at Positive Psychology conferences and in organizations such as Logitech, PwC, Earthjustice, and more. She is the author of Goodbye Perfect: How To Stop Pleasing, Proving and Pushing For Others… and Live For Yourself Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information.  Also be sure to follow on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss an episode.

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