As human beings, we all need to take care of ourselves. What that entails can be different for all of us, but the general goal is the same: to live a good life. And if you're struggling with well-being, there are plenty of ways to help you figure out what your needs are and how to make them happen!One of the most common indicators of a person's emotional well-being is happiness. Whether it be from a wide grin or a belly laugh, laughter is one way in which we can tell that someone's life is going well, and by extension their health. This is not surprising considering the health benefits that come with laughing - including reducing stress, improving mood and even increasing your immune system! So if you're feeling down, spending some time laughing with your friends or family members will make it feel like everything is going to get better.It might seem difficult, but staying in a happy and healthy state is so rewarding it is well worth the effort of putting forth the right actions. Antoinette Ryba is a registered nurse, lifestyle coach, patient advocate, certified laughter yoga leader, hypnosis coach and stress management specialist. She specializes in facilitating change through awareness, education and self- empowerment. She teaches individuals learn how to create a life filled with optimal health, energy, passion, fulfillment and funIn this episode, we are going to take a look at how laughter can help us heal as well as provide insights into what exactly is involved with meditating regularly. Discover new insights and be inspired by life-changing experiences that will empower, encourage, and inspire you to grow in ways you've never felt before. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. In this episode, you’ll learn:· How Antionette defines Mind Body Success· How Antoinette began her coaching career· The ways she helps her chronically ill patients regain their inner peace· Why meditation is essential towards having the right mindset· The importance of self-awareness· How thoughts can affect our body and emotions· What is Laughter Yoga and how does it benefit our health People Mentioned:· Dr. Madan Kataria Resources Mentioned:· The Laughter Yoga Connect with Antoinette:· LinkedIn· Website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lorna Sophocleous, is an instructor, health & weight loss coach, and founder of Lorna Wellness at Any Age and Lorna Pilates. She encourages female entrepreneurs in living a Light and Luxurious life and reintroducing themselves to the spotlight after years of hardship due to their weight. To help clients take control of their health, she helps them develop a better understanding of how food and their bodies function, and she helps them to enjoy moving about to build strength and self-confidence at any age. In this episode, we'll discuss how food influences our state of mind and our capacity to be mindful. As well as, the importance of appreciating your body and embracing your true self towards achieving success in life. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform.In this Episode, you will learn:· Lorna Sophocleous's story of surrender· Her desire to work as a nutritionist· The impact of food on our mental and physical health· The primary barrier to women prioritizing themselves· How to build up your diamond self· The difference between low vibration and high vibration foods· Reasons why hating your body and expecting to lose weight don't work· What are the best ways to embrace gratitude Resources mentioned:· The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks· Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Joe Dispenza· You are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker Keep in Touch with Lorna Sophocleous:· Website· LinkedIn· Instagram· Twitter· Facebook PageFacebook Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mindfulness is a word that is thrown around a lot nowadays, but do we really know what it means to practice mindfulness? It is well-known that the world we live in today is a fast-paced one, and we are constantly surrounded by various stimuli, whether it's through TV and radio, social media and the internet, or our jobs. But this means we also put ourselves under a lot of pressure through deadlines, responsibilities and pressures from society to be ‘successful’. Leading a hectic life can lead us to being less attentive and less mindful towards our surroundings – which can have a detrimental effect on our mental health.Mindfulness is a self-awareness, attention and acceptance-based practice. It’s about being fully in the moment and slowing down. It is the art of controlling your thoughts and perceptions to avoid negative emotions. It's hard to be mindful, especially with distractions like social media, email, and texts that constantly beckon our attention.One of the top challenges for people today is the constant bombardment of information, images and interactions. It's easy to get distracted. So, it’s important to develop a strategy for staying focused and developing mindfulness skills through exercises such as meditation and yoga. The more we can manage our thoughts, emotions, reactions, judgements and impulses in a mindful manner the less chance there is of being overwhelmed by these powerful triggers that pull us away from present-moment awareness.In this Episode, we are going to subject our minds to fully understanding the essence of mindfulness. And how, despite the world's constant rapid change, we can immerse ourselves in daily meditation, journaling, and slowing down. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. In this Episode, you’ll learn:· What true mindfulness is· What does it mean to be mindful?· The Importance of removing yourself from negative things and energy· How journaling prevents you from falling to negativity· How mindfulness may be practiced in a variety of ways· Tips on how to effectively meditate Connect with Alison Swerdloff:· LinkedIn· Gmail Connect with Dr. Liesa Harte:· LinkedIn· Email See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Historically, women were often seen as weak and therefore less capable of attaining success in business. Throughout history, this has been a disadvantage for women. However, circumstances have changed and women have developed a greater capacity for accomplishment. Today, women account for a significant proportion of business owners and managers, making their mark on the world of entrepreneurship. With all that being said, it is important for a woman to remember that she has a gender advantage over her competition. By doing business like a woman, she can use this to take full advantage of any situation that arises in her work place or personal life. Julie Ritchie is an entrepreneur coach and the founder of Do Business Like a Woman. She assists female entrepreneurs in skyrocketing their businesses and achieving all of their client, income, and growth goals in a less stressful way that preserves their health and relationships.In this episode, we're going to go inside the mind of a female entrepreneur who's dedicated to promoting financial success among women. She goes into the different emotions that female entrepreneurs experience and highlights the significant importance of managing their fears, uncertainties, and emotions in order to build a thriving business.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform.In this episode, you’ll learn:· How Julie discovered Business Like a Woman· The strategic framework or system of Business Like a Woman · The types of personalities with whom Julie worked· How Julie practice mindfulness to helped her clients· The essential role that self-care plays in your business· The significant transformation Julie made to one of her clients Resources mentioned:· Eckhart Tolle· Michael Alan Singer Stay connected with Julie Ritchie on:· Instagram· Join her Facebook Group· Facebook Page· Visit her Website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mindfulness: The Stepping Stone to Success Focusing on the present is one of the most important elements to success. It can be challenging to do this in all aspects of your life, but it becomes that much easier when you practice mindfulness.Mindfulness is an awareness that can help any person find peace and change how they interact with their environment. It is not about being perfect or trying to control everything in life, but rather being present with whatever you are doing so that the experience becomes richer and more meaningful.As far as rocks go, there are many that provide this type of power to individuals who need it the most.Pat Roque is a career leader strategist, motivational speaker, certified virtual presenter and the founder of Rock on Success. She helps individuals find their zone of genius so that they may love and be loved by their professions. She is an expert in fostering employee resilience, development, diversity, and belonging in order to attract, promote, and retain top talent. Her previous experiences and inspirations have fueled her passion to assist others in overcoming similar situations, particularly during this pandemic.In this Episode, we will dive into the series of Pat’s journey in becoming the founder of Rock on Success and how a simple stone could mean such a huge significant part on her life. We will talk about stories of inspirations, empowerment and positive mindset to leave you a guaranteed feeling of fulfillment. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform.In this episode, you will learn:· How Pat discovered Rock on Success· How she overcame her suicidal thoughts and feelings· How rocks have played a significant part in her life· The impact of Covid-19 on all businesses and employees· How to bring out the best in your people during these difficult times· The Importance of mindfulness reflectionsResources Mentioned:· Rock on Success Website· From No Worth to Self-Worth· Rock On Success: 90-Day Fast Action Planner: Focus & Freedom To Live Your Best Life Without Selling Your Soul Or Losing Your Mind· Rock Your Golf!: 90-Day Success System to Rock Your World On and Off the Golf Course (Rock On Success)· Abundance and Gratitude Meditation· FREE Soul-Searching Assessment Connect with Pat to learn more about her:· LinkedIn· Follow her on Twitter and Instagram· Join the Facebook Group· Connect with her on Clubhouse See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Men are often seen as the strong and powerful members of society. But these are only surface similarities. Men are also very quick to hide their true feelings, especially when it comes to the things that matter the most in their life. Whether it is fear of confrontation or feeling unworthy of receiving help, some men have a difficult time opening up and being vulnerable.There is a simple and powerful way to heal men from these struggles, and it lies in the realm of mindfulness and mindset. By bringing awareness to their present experience, these techniques allow men to gain greater perspective on their feelings, thoughts, and actions.Lindsay Berman is a trauma coach, social worker and educator. He offers guidance to men who need to get beyond "stuck places" in their life and have been through trauma, helping them work through it in order to restore balance and live more completely. His personal experience with a brain injury and trauma, along with his professional background and training, has drawn him to this job, which seems very much in line with the effect and service he wishes to provide to the world.Together with Lindsay, in this episode, we indulge in the power of mindfulness and mindset and how this has helped him become who he is today. Learn some new insights and be inspired by life-changing events that will allow you to feel powerful, motivated, and inspired to level up in ways you've never experienced before. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform.In this episode, you’ll learn:· The journey of Lindsay Berman becoming a Trauma Coach· Common reasons why men don't speak out about their problems· The significant advantage of pausing · How important it is to have a growth mindset over a fixed mindset· How a brain injury accident has changed Lindsay's life · How Lindsay challenges his clients to think beyond the box Get in Touch with Lindsay Berman:· LinkedIn· Email: [email protected]· Phone: +1 416-277-5782 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When it comes to building healthy habits, small decisions add up over time. Many people are unaware that the thoughts we put in our minds are just as important as the food we put in our mouths. Karissa Adkins divulges how she was able to shift her mindset from unhealthy habits to healthier ones--and, evidently, the work has paid off! She was able to lose 100 pounds in a healthy and sustainable way, and, most importantly, gain habits that helped her “boss up” and become the best version of herself. Karissa is a powerhouse, with a career as a best-selling author, global influencer, and the ultimate mindset coach. As a health and wellness expert, and CEO of the 365DailyHustle, her advice helps mom entrepreneurs and those looking to level up or “boss up” in their lives. This passion was inspired by her personal journey undergoing a complete mental, emotional and physical transformation. Throughout it all, Karissa continues to be an inspiration for women who are looking to take the next step and live happily, healthy, and successfully. Join us on this week’s episode to learn some fabulous and important techniques to give you insight and awareness, and some useful methods that you can apply in order to achieve a positive mindset. This episode is guaranteed to leave you feeling empowered, motivated, and inspired to level up in a way like never before. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform.Topics Covered:Adopting a healthy mindset to overcome unhealthy eating habitsFinding ways to make healthier choices easier choicesHow to level up or “boss up” in your life!Why is mindset so important to weight loss?Dealing with stress and finding time for your own self-careLiving a happy, healthy, and successful life. Resources Mentioned:BossUp Babe Radio Show with Karissa Adkins: Helping Babes BossUp, ShowUp, & Thrive!365 Daily HustleInstagram 365 Daily HustleGuest InfoTo learn more about Karissa, go to her website or follow her on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/365.daily.hustle/. Follow Us:Apple PodcastsSpotifyTranscriptAlison Swerdloff: [00:00:00] Welcome to Mind Body Success with your hosts, Alison Swerdloff and Dr. Liesa Harte. Listen, along as we take you on a life-changing journey into creating success by incorporating; mindfulness, self-care, mindset, and personal development. Open your mind, let your adventurous side out and allow us to motivate you to remove the hustle and overwhelm while shifting your current reality to the life of your dreams.Through conversations with high achievers, you will learn tips, tools, and strategies to overcome challenges and live a life of prosperity and abundance.Liesa & Alison: [00:00:42] Let the adventure begin.Alison Swerdloff: [00:00:49] Welcome to Mind Body Success. Liesa and I are happy you've joined us for another wonderful conversation. Today, we are joined by Karissa Adkins, speaker, coach, radio show host, best-selling author boss babe, and mother. Karissa's story sounds similar to that of many of us today, as she was trying to be everything to everyone else, but realized she was struggling to find happiness, balance, and self-love.After her aha moment, she changed her life forever and now works with other women, empowering them to do the same. Today, Karissa is a certified life, health, and mindset coach, through Health Coach Institute, a certified personal trainer, motivational speaker, founder of 365 Day Hustle, and best-selling co-author of "Women Who Bossup."We're excited to hear how she shifted her mindset, how she continues to utilize mindfulness and how she guides others to be their best selves as well. Karissa, thank you so much for being our guest today.Karissa: [00:01:49] Hello, I'm so excited to be on y'all's podcast and just help spread the word.Alison Swerdloff: [00:01:56] Awesome.Dr. Liesa Harte: [00:01:57] So, I keep hearing about your aha moment. I'd love to know what was your aha? How did all this get started?Ka

This week on Mind Body Success, we explore the topics of mindset and mindfulness with the CEO of Authors Who Lead, Azul Terronez. We talk about releasing our expectations and turning inwards to gain the necessary confidence to take the leap in starting a personal project. Azul also shares his own journey from educator to best-selling author and book coach, and how his shift in mindset has helped him achieve his lifelong goals. If you want to learn how to incorporate mindfulness and personal development into your everyday life, this week’s episode will divulge some of Azul Teronez’s best kept secrets on living a more productive and well-balanced lifestyle. Azul Terronez is a former educator, best-selling author, book coach, and CEO of the six-figure company Authors Who Lead. He has coached Wall Street CEOs, health and wellness gurus, and Emmy award-winning producers to help build their confidence, improve their productivity, and increase their visibility within a company.Join us on this week’s episode as we learn more about Azul’s personal journey from teaching in the classroom to finding the courage by taking the leap in writing his first book. He even shares some of his personally favourite authors who have shifted his mindset and have helped him along his journey. We talk through the best tips, tools, and strategies to overcome challenges and live a life of prosperity and abundance. Buckle-in for an exciting episode on how you can gain the inner confidence and mindset you need to help you reach your lifelong goals!Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform.Topics Covered:Building the necessary self-confidence to help you achieve your goals.Incorporating a positive mindset and achieving mindfulness in your everyday work.Learning how to shift away from the ‘editor mindset’ in order to begin a personal project.Exploring whether creativity is something that is innately human or a process that is teachable.Finding and creating unique ideas that have the ability to ignite an inner passion .Resources Mentioned:Authors Who LeadThe Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay HendricksThe Joy of Genius: The Next Step Beyond the Big Leap by Gay HendricksConscious Luck: Eight Secrets to Intentionally Change Your Fortune by Gay Hendricks and Carol KlineWhat Makes a Good Teacher Great? TedxSantoDomingo, Azul TerronezThe Smart Passive Income Podcast with Pat FlynnThe Art of Apprenticeship: How to Hack Your Way into Any Industry, Land a Kick-Ass Mentor, and Make A Killing Doing What You Love by Azul TerronezWill it Fly? by Pat FlynnAuthors Who Lead SummitGuest InfoConnect with Azul on his website Authors Who Lead or join the Authors Who Lead Summit to learn more.Follow Us:Apple PodcastsSpotifyTranscriptAlison Swerdloff: [00:00:00] Welcome to Mind Body Success with your hosts Alison Swerdloff and Dr. Liesa Harte. Listen along as we take you on a life-changing journey into creating success by incorporating mindfulness, self-care, mindset, and personal development. Open your mind, let your adventurous side out, and allow us to motivate you to remove the hustle and overwhelm while shifting your current reality to the life of your dreams. Through conversations with high achievers, you will learn tips, tools, and strategies to overcome challenges and live a life of prosperity and abundance. Let the adventure begin!Welcome to Mind Body Success. Liesa and I are happy you've joined us today for this conversation with Azul Terronez, a former educator, best-selling author, book coach, and CEO of the six figure company Authors Who Lead. In his capacity as the CEO of the company, Azul has enabled Wall Street CEOs and health and wellness gurus sell tens of thousands of books.He's the host of the podcast Authors Who Lead and serves as a creativity coach with CEO's and Emmy award-winning producers to build their confidence, improve productivity, increase their visibility

This week on Mind Body Success, we talk about mental health and performance coaching with our guest, Kenneth Zhou.Ken is a Mental & Performance Coach, and his mission is to empower his clients to be their best selves and accomplish the things they want most. He has coached business owners, entrepreneurs, company executives and directors, professional and amateur eSports players & teams, University educators, and individuals struggling with adversity (career, financial, personal challenges).In this episode, you will hear how Ken’s own personal development journey sparked his interest in coaching, and how he used books and podcasts to teach himself everything he needed to know to be an effective guide for his clients. Ken even shares the books and authors that have been most impactful.Ken discusses strategies he uses to learn about his clients and help them learn about themselves including mindset work, asking intentional questions, and listening. He also talks about the routines that keep him grounded like a daily gratitude practice. Finally, Ken shares his favorite hobby, dance, and how it creates a mental and physical release that has taught him about practicing what he preaches with his coaching clients. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform.Topics Covered:How self-development led to a career in performance coachingSelf-training and education using public resourcesThe books and authors that inspire KenHow focusing on mindset can make the biggest impact for clientsUsing questions to better understand clientsHow developing a gratitude practice changed Ken’s lifeThe one characteristic that makes a great coaching clientHow dance has allowed Ken to self express outside of workResources Mentioned:Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David D. BurnsDaniel Kahneman, AuthorDaniel Pink, AuthorHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillConan O'Brien, Comedian and Talk Show HostKobe Bryant, Basketball StarGuest InfoConnect with Ken on his website at https://www.kenempowered.com/, by email at [email protected], or through social on Discord, YouTube, and LinkedIn.Get in Touch:InstagramTranscript:Alison Swerdloff: [00:00:00] Welcome to Mind Body Success with your hosts, Alison Swerdloff and Dr. Lisa Hart. Listen along as we take you on a life-changing journey into creating success by incorporating mindfulness, self-care, mindset, and personal development. Open your mind, let your adventurous side out, and allow us to motivate you to remove the hustle and overwhelm while shifting your current reality to the life of your dreams.Through conversations with high achievers, you will learn tips, tools, and strategies to overcome challenges and live a life of prosperity and abundance. Let the adventure begin.Welcome to Mind Body Success. Dr. Lisa and I are happy that you're joining us today for this incredible conversation with our guest, Kenneth Zhou, founder of kenempowered.com. Ken is a mental and performance coach and speaker who empowers his clients to become the most opportunistic, effective, and brilliant versions of themselves.He has worked with professional and amateur esports players and teams, entrepreneurs, educators, and students to improve their mindset and achieve their goals and dreams as well as speaking to organizations of all kinds. Ken, thank you so much for joining us today. Kenneth Zhou: [00:01:18] Thank you, Alison. Thank you, Lisa, for having me on.Dr. Liesa Harte: [00:01:21] Great to have you. I watched your video, and I looked at your website, and I was just wondering, how did you originally get interested in mental and performance coaching? Kenneth Zhou: [00:01:33] So actually, my interest in psychology and my interest in neuroscience wasn't born of wanting a career in this field. I actually studied economics because I wanted to get a decent-paying job. That's what I felt that college is important for, espec

The path towards change seems like a lot of work. Change can be complicated, heartbreaking, and uncomfortable. But, that doesn’t mean you’re destined to remain where you are. If you’re feeling the need for change bubbling up inside of you, then the message is clear: it’s time for a mindset transformation, and it’s up to you to take action! In this episode of Mind Body Success, we’re revealing the hidden power that you’ve always possessed - the power to shift your mindset and change your life as you know it. By sharing our backgrounds and life experience, we’ll explain how mindset can be recalibrated. We’ll also talk about the importance of self-care in finding the space to recognize where change needs to happen. Too often, life seems to “just happen” as we go along for the ride. But, it’s important to understand that you truly do have control. With our hard-won wisdom and breadth of experience in mindfulness, we’ll equip you with the practical tools you need to make actionable changes in your life. It’s time to build the future you’ve always wanted! Some Questions Asked:● How did you get into mindfulness and mindset? (3:22)● How did you become certified? (5:16)● How did you get interested in self-care? (7:10)● What do you wish people knew? (15:49) In This Episode, You Will Learn:● Liesa’s career journey (1:33)● A story of loss and rediscovery (8:19)● Misconceptions about self-care (12:15)● How to make a self-care box (13:21)● Recognizing your power in reshaping your thoughts (17:08) Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Book: The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield, Janet SwitzerBook: Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield (Editor), Mark Victor Hansen (Editor) People Mentioned in this Episode:David NeagleFabienne FredricksonSuzanne EvansBob ProctorJack CanfieldMarisa Peer Connect with Alison Swerdloff:LinkedIn Connect with Dr. Liesa Harte:LinkedIn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.