This week’s Summer Session takes it back to March 2022 for the conversation with Tony Jalan. He and I talked about motivation, problem solving, owning where you are in life, and practicing intentional gratitude. Tony really got me thinking about the whole concept around intentionality. I’ll never forget that after we stopped recording, Tony shared with me that one of the stories he told from his childhood, he had never shared before. That’s the cool thing about the intimacy of a podcast studio. One of the key takeaways from this one was There’s not a point in anyone’s life where you’re above asking for help. Even the highest level coaches and leaders have coaches and mentors. Everyone needs someone to pull them up.This episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit. If your life is a bit of a mess and you feel caught in a storm with chaos swirling around you, check out the new Staying Calm in Chaos program. It’s 10 short audio sessions of tools and techniques to help you find peace of mind. No matter what life circumstances are throwing at you. Comes with five awesome meditations. And there’s a bunch of other #calmplimentary stuff – like mandala coloring pages, templates for writing gratitude notes, and 52 weeks of inspiring activities to maintain your chill throughout the year. Because how many more days in a row do you want to say “Arg, today was a cluster-f*ck. Tomorrow will be better?” Check it all out at https://get.stayingcalminchaos.com/Tony’s hype song is All I do is WIN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGXzlRoNtHUResources:Connect with Tony on LinkedInFollow Tony on Instagram

For this week’s Summer Session, we’re kicking it back to January 2022 for the conversation with Carol Banens. She and I talked about grief and the grieving process, setting healthy boundaries, and expanding your awareness of the present moment. Here’s what’s new with Carol since this episode published. She is now a certified grief to gratitude coach and a certified grief educator. She’s focused her grief coaching practice on working with widows and widowers. And she just this week published her first book of grief poems. It’s called “Kintsugi Your Heart: The Art Of Living With Grief” and is available on Amazon. This episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit. If your life is a bit of a mess and you feel caught in a storm with chaos swirling around you, check out the new Staying Calm in Chaos program. It’s 10 short audio sessions of tools and techniques to help you find peace of mind. No matter what life circumstances are throwing at you. Comes with five awesome meditations. And there’s a bunch of other #calmplimentary stuff – like mandala coloring pages, templates for writing gratitude notes, and 52 weeks of inspiring activities to maintain your chill throughout the year. Because how many more days in a row do you want to say “Arg, today was a cluster-f*ck. Tomorrow will be better?” Check it all out at https://get.stayingcalminchaos.com/Carol’s hype song is Bill Withers: Lovely DayResources:Learn more at: https://www.carolbanens.comConnect with Carol on FacebookFollow Carol on Instagram Get Kintsugi Your Heart: The Art Of Living With GriefWe mentioned the Abraham Hicks Emotional Guidance Scale

Today’s Summer Session episode we’re going back to Living a Mindful Life with Billy Lahr, from October 2022. Let me update you on what’s changed in Billy’s world since we published. Billy is back from his two-year odyssey overseas, which included eight months in South Korea. He's parked himself in Minnesota and is leading virtual mobility & meditation sessions as well as mindful living group and 1:1 coaching sessions. He also has a new course out called Mindfulness for Anxiety.In August he's releasing a brand new Reflect-Learn-Grow Introduction to Mindfulness course. His awesome podcast The Mindful Midlife Crisis is on hiatus for now. But each Sunday and Wednesday you can tune in for a guided meditation. His last published episode about leaving Seoul is a tear-jerker. In it, he talks about making the difficult decision to leave Korea (despite every fiber of his being not wanting to go), why he wants you to stop asking people who make difficult life decisions, “Why?” and what to say instead, and what his journey has really been all about. Go listen to that after you listen here. If you’re up for some laughs today, keep listening. This episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit. Head on over to Zen Rabbit.com to get your free copy The Five Easy Ways to Start Living a Sabbatical Life – without having to take a year or even a month off from real life. While you’re there, you can also find a link to the brand-new program called Staying Calm in Chaos. If your life feels like a dumpster fire of stress and overwhelm and you’d prefer to be someone who feels peace of mind no matter what – Staying Calm in Chaos is for you. Comes with five awesome meditations. And there’s a bunch of other #calmplimentary stuff – like mandala coloring pages, templates for writing gratitude notes, and 52 weeks of inspiring activities to maintain your chill throughout the year. Check it all out at Zen Rabbit.comBilly's hype song is Refuse/Resist by SepulturaResources: Learn more at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comConnect with Billy on LinkedInFollow Billy on Facebook and Instagram and TwitterListen to my guest interview on the Mindful Midlife Crisis Relax to a Billy meditation 

Today is the first Summer Session of 2023. Remember back in the day when all the TV shows would do summer re-runs? It’s like that. Except instead of just pulling from the last season of 22 episodes, I’m taking you back to select episodes from the entire catalog. We’re starting with Shannon Paterson’s show from November 2021. In this one, Shannon and I cover learning to love and appreciate yourself, accepting where you are and moving forward from here, and the power of speaking your truth. Let me update you on what’s changed in Shannon’s world since we published. You might remember she’s a 3X Ironman World Champion triathlete. So, she’s gone back to her roots of fitness coaching, specializing in helping women who are over 40, who are experiencing the physical changes & energetic lows due to hormonal shifts. This focus complements her mission of helping empower all women to "Live Your Truth” because strengthening your body helps you feel better in every way… physically, mentally, and spiritually. The new scientific research is proving that to truly look and feel your best at any age, you need to embrace NEW ways of exercising and nutrition that work for perimenopausal and menopausal women. She adamant that women are not small men, and training like one won’t get you the results you want. To this end, she’s helping women make simple tweaks to improve body composition, confidence, and wellness via in-person and online personal training, nutrition counseling, and athletic coaching. I’ve been following her on Instagram and she’s always posting valuable info there.Shannon also got married and moved from Washington state to Arizona, where she’s now enjoying living in an oven. This episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit. Head on over to Zen Rabbit.com to get your free copy The Five Easy Ways to Start Living a Sabbatical Life – without having to take a year or even a month off from real life. While you’re there, you can also find a link to the brand-new program called Staying Calm in Chaos. If your life feels like a dumpster fire of stress and overwhelm and you’d prefer to be someone who feels peace of mind no matter what – Staying Calm in Chaos is for you. Comes with five awesome meditations. And there’s a bunch of other #calmplimentary stuff – like mandala coloring pages, templates for writing gratitude notes, and 52 weeks of inspiring activities to maintain your chill throughout the year. Check it all out at Zen Rabbit.comShannon's hype song is Rise Up by Andra DayBonus song is Wavin'Flag - Coca-Cola Celebration Mix by K'NAAN) Resources:Learn more at www.liveyourtruthco.comConnect with Shannon on LinkedInFollow Shannon on Facebook and InstagramTo schedule a free 30 min mindset empowerment coaching session, go to https://calendly.com/liveyourtruthgirl

It’s a celebratory solo episode created to help you make better decisions! Welcome to episode 100! What if I told you there are no “wrong decisions?!” Yup, every decision you make is the right one.  In this one, discover how to figure out what your deep-seated limiting beliefs are and how you can change them to create more favorable results in your life. Learn how to stop spinning in indecision and wasting time weighing every last insignificant option while darting back and forth between options like a squirrel crossing the road. Hear what “trick” you can use today and forever more to determine what your intuition is telling you so you can make the best choice for you in that moment. There are a couple of book recommendations and I share a few research studies on what happens to our brains when faced with too many options. When you finish listening to this one, you’ll be set for making all kinds of decisions you can feel good about! This week’s hype song is It’s My Life by BonJoviResources:Listen to Using Your Values As A Filter with Nicole The Paradox of Choice, why More Is Less by Barry SchwartzPredictably Irrational by Dan ArielyPeter Crone on InstagramYou know you can go to Zen Rabbit.com to get your copy of the short guide to working less and living better - also known as The Five Easy Ways to Start Living a Sabbatical Life. You may also be interested in a brand-new program called Staying Calm in Chaos. It’s 10 short, easily digestible audio sessions that walk you through how to go from being an overwhelmed high achiever to a calm, grounded, and centered person who has peace of mind no matter what. Comes with some awesome meditations and there’s a bunch of other cool stuff to go with it. Check that out at https://get.stayingcalminchaos.com/

We are fortunate to have with us the remarkably versatile Maria Riegger. Maria is a corporate attorney, astrologer, parenting coach, and author. Born under the sign of Gemini, Maria claims her head has always been in the clouds. As a kid, when she was bored, she would make up stories in her head and has been writing since she was about 13 years old. Today, her unique blend of sarcastic wit and resilient spirit shows through her parenting books as well as her gritty contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels.In our conversation, we cover Maria's journey from “fine” to what lights her up now. She shares insight into how she replaced her command and control parenting style with a more compassionate approach centered on laughter, connection, and understanding the unique needs of her child. Did you know your birth chart can illuminate your unique energies? Maria shares how understanding these charts can enhance a parent's understanding of their child's distinctive energy patterns. Prepare for a thought-provoking exploration into creativity, inspiration, and the underestimated power of unscheduled, free time for both children and adults.Maria’s hype song is Don’t Stop Believin’ by JourneyResources:lawschoolheretic.comYouTube: Positive Parenting with AstrologyVideo: Astrology and Parenting: How to Read your Child's Astrological Birth Chart Explained!Of course, you can go to Zen Rabbit.com to get your copy of the short guide to working less living better - also known as The Five Easy Ways to Start Living a Sabbatical Life. You may also be interested in a brand-new program called Staying Calm in Chaos. It’s 10 short, easily digestible audio sessions that walk you through how to go from being an overwhelmed high achiever to a calm, grounded, and centered person who has peace of mind no matter what. Comes with some awesome meditations and there’s a bunch of other cool stuff to go with it. Check that out at https://get.stayingcalminchaos.com/. Produced by Nova Media

Jen Beck is a registered Nutrition Consultant, an Advanced Practitioner of LIIFT UnTherapy, and CEO and founder of Complete Health Revolution. With two decades under her belt guiding people to discover the root cause of their issues and reclaim their health, Jen's mission to empower high achieving professionals and entrepreneurs to create a life they love is awe-inspiring. Besides her significant work with clients, Jen delivers corporate wellness programs to Fortune 500 companies worldwide.Growing up on fast food, cigarettes, and a hefty disregard for personal nutrition, Jen's wake-up call - or her "2x4" moment - came when her mom was forced into a nursing home at 49 years old because of multiple sclerosis (MS). This was the catalyst that sparked Jen's curiosity and dedication to understanding the role of nutrition in our health. Researching the powerful impact of nutrition on chronic diseases, Jen embarked on a journey of learning, transforming, and healing.We dive into Jen's process of introspection, understanding her feelings, and taking the leap to change her circumstances, and we uncover the small steps she took towards a much-desired transformation. Listen to how she debunked the "all or nothing" mentality, traced her perfectionism back to childhood triggers, and embraced therapy to heal her wounds. Jen’s story is a testament to how we can turn trauma into triumph.Jen’s hype song is Girl on Fire by Alicia KeysResources:Learn more at www.completehealthrevolution.comConnect with Jen on LinkedInFollow Jen on Facebook and InstagramYou know you can go to Zen Rabbit.com to get your copy of the short guide to working less and living better - also known as The Five Easy Ways to Start Living a Sabbatical Life. You may also be interested in a brand-new program called Staying Calm in Chaos. It’s 10 short, easily digestible audio sessions that walk you through how to go from being an overwhelmed high achiever to a calm, grounded, and centered person who has peace of mind no matter what. Comes with some awesome meditations and there’s a bunch of other cool stuff to go with it. Check that out at https://get.stayingcalminchaos.com/ Produced by Nova Media

Dr. Wendy LeBorgne is an expert on voice and communication, which is why Fortune 100 CEOs and Grammy-award winning artists trust her to assess and optimize their voices in high-pressure communication and performance situations.When the company she worked for changed leadership and she no longer felt morally or ethically aligned, she struggled with the decision to leave because it was a comfortable, high-paying job. The pandemic forced her hand and she found herself unemployed and struggling with a massive identity shift.  During this time, she leaned on the tight-knit community of her Bible study group. As we discuss, community is the heart of communication. You’ll also hear about the history of communication, how women and men use language differently, and how living in an era where online connections prevail is making us more disconnected than ever. In this episode, hear why it’s ok to not be ok and learn the practices Dr. Wendy adopted to find equilibrium during this transitionary time in her life.Wendy’s hype song is This Is Me - The Greatest ShowmanResources:Learn more at www.drwendyvoice.comConnect with Dr. Wendy on LinkedInFollow Dr. Wendy on Facebook and InstagramTED Talk: Wendy LeBorgne: Vocal Branding Beyond Words: How Your Voice Shapes Your Communication ImageYou know you can go to Zen Rabbit.com to get your copy of the short guide to working less living better - also known as The Five Easy Ways to Start Living a Sabbatical Life. You may also be interested in a brand-new program called Staying Calm in Chaos. It’s 10 short, easily digestible audio sessions that walk you through how to go from being an overwhelmed high achiever to a calm, grounded, and centered person who has peace of mind no matter what. Comes with some awesome meditations and there’s a bunch of other cool stuff to go with it. Check that out at https://get.stayingcalminchaos.com/Produced by Nova Media

Today, we have the indomitable Chad Jackman in our midst - the founder of ThriveCore and the definition of resilience and strength in the face of adversity.An Army veteran, Chad opens up about his religious upbringing and early traumatic experience of molestation as well as the mental health issues he faced after his medical retirement after 21 years of service. He recounts the struggle of finding his footing in the civilian world, and how he told himself everything was “fine” until he was just moments from ending his life.Chad lays bare the challenges he faced, the trials he endured, and how he conquered his fears and anxieties. From this raw, unfiltered tale of struggle and survival, Chad emerges as a beacon of hope, guiding others towards their path of healing and empowerment.Chad now channels his experiences and resulting wisdom into his work with high-stress professions like small business owners, entrepreneurs, and healthcare professionals.. He’s empowering these individuals to face adversity head-on, armed with mental toughness and an inner strength.Chad’s hype song is Not Gonna Die by SkilletResources:Learn more at thrivecore.orgConnect with Chad on LinkedInFollow Chad on Facebook and Instagram85. From Dead to Thriving: The Healing Power of Breathwork with Leland Holgate Sr.Of course, you can go to Zen Rabbit.com to get your copy of the short guide to working less and living better - also known as The Five Easy Ways to Start Living a Sabbatical Life. You may also be interested in a brand-new program called Staying Calm in Chaos. It’s 10 short, easily digestible audio sessions that walk you through how to go from being an overwhelmed high achiever to a calm, grounded, and centered person who has peace of mind no matter what. Comes with some awesome meditations and there’s a bunch of other cool stuff to go with it. Check that out at https://get.stayingcalminchaos.com/.Produced by Nova Media

In today's episode, we're stepping into the shoes of 'Email Scientist' Justin Keltner. Apart from supercharging email marketing for coaches with  high-ticket programs, Justin leads transformational men’s groups worldwide from his home base of Mexico. You’ll witness his entrepreneurial journey that sprung from the roots of his hardworking immigrant grandparents and business-savvy parents. From becoming a web designer at the age of five and a half to scrutinizing life's patterns through reverse engineering, Justin's passion for technology is a lifeline, a balm to an unpredictable childhood, and now his magic wand for conjuring up business solutions.Join us as we delve into the epidemic of burnout - a topic close to Justin's heart. We'll sift through his unique strategies to sidestep this trap and uncover his firm belief in the power of the subconscious mind, inspired by the timeless wisdom of Napoleon Hill's "Think and Grow Rich."Follow along as we chart the course of Justin's adventurous move to Mexico, provoked by a yearning for deeper connections and personal freedom. We'll be addressing disconnection, loneliness, and their consequences, guided by insights drawn from Justin's personal struggle with depression.Justin’s hype song is Levels by AviciiResources:Learn more at justinkeltner.comYou can download Justin’s free guide on email marketing and deliverability at: justinkeltner.com/giftConnect with Justin on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/justintkeltnerFollow on Facebook: fb.me/JustinTKeltnerFollow on Instagram: @JustinTKeltnerFollow on Twitter: @JustinTKeltnerMentioned: Choose Yourself by James AltucherMentioned: Lost Connections by Johann HariOf course, you can go to Zen Rabbit.com to get your copy of the short guide to working less and living better - also known as The Five Easy Ways to Start Living a Sabbatical Life. You know what else you can get there? The newly revised and released How to Feel Comfortable, Confident & Courageous at Networking Events Book. Look for the link that says Networking at the top of the home page or go here. FUN FACT: Justin and I met at a networking event a few months ago. Produced by Nova Media