Has your relationship with food been like mine? Varying degrees of complicated? There is a constant contradictory noise around food and nutrition making it difficult to know what to do, what to eat, what’s ok and who to believe. This week, episode 130 of the Positively Living Podcast is about simple ways to make food work for you!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Wendy Hill brings her perspective as both an experienced nutritionist and a total foodie on how we can heal our relationship with food by understanding what it does to us and for us. She also gives you actionable steps to take right now to make small changes, starting with your next plate and healthier food choices that you can enjoy. Wendy and I cover the following topics:Reframing how we think about food, particularly what we view as a “treat” for ourselves. Taking time to slow down and enjoy the food we’re eating to promote better digestion and absorption of nutrients. The four components of a balanced plate. Simple changes we can make to our meals to get the most benefit from the foods we eat. The difference between processed foods and convenience foods. It’s not just the food we eat that matters but the way we eat and our lifestyle surrounding it. You’d be surprised at the simple changes you can make that will have a huge impact on your overall nutrition.Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/If you’re a DIY dynamo looking for simplicity and productivity support, you’ll find it in the Positively Productive Resources Vault. It’s packed with the worksheets, checklists, workbooks, and recordings I use with clients. Go to http://www.positivelyproductive.com/podcastvault where the promo code PODCAST will give you a special listener discount.CONNECT WITH WENDY HILL:Hill StartFab Female Nutrition PodcastFacebookInstagramCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Favorites Page.)Episode 115 - Being Positive, With Lisa Zawrotny - Hill Start NutritionDitch the Diet and Eat Intuitively with Megan Hadley | Positively Productive Systems LLCGive Yourself More with Georgie Fear | Positively Productive Systems LLCFit and Fun Family Habits with Dr. Orlena Kerek | Positively Productive Systems LLCDance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny

Being underestimated happens to us all. It can feel insulting and mess with our confidence, but it can also be beneficial when we use it to our advantage. This week, episode 129 of the Positively Living Podcast is about the gift of being underestimated!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Diane Diaz shares what it means when others underestimate you and how you can reframe your perception of it and use the space it gives you to create and grow. Diane and I cover the following topics:Sharing our personal and professional experiences and perspectives on being underestimated. How you can use your response to their assumptions to fuel your efforts.Reframing underestimation to see it as an advantage. The importance of finding your voice and using that to share your message with the world. It takes time and consistency but we need to keep taking action so that we can continue to grow, no matter the perceptions people have about us.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/If you’re a DIY dynamo looking for simplicity and productivity support, you’ll find it in the Positively Productive Resources Vault. It’s packed with the worksheets, checklists, workbooks, and recordings I use with clients. Go to http://www.positivelyproductive.com/podcastvault where the promo code PODCAST will give you a special listener discount.CONNECT WITH DIANE DIAZ:Website Speaker Archetype QuizLinkedInCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Favorites Page.)Speaking Your Brand: Building Your Thought Leadership Platform with Lisa ZawrotnyPositively Living Podcast: Speaking Your Mind and Mission with Carol CoxDance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!

In previous episodes, we’ve discussed marketing and branding authentically and ethically with the perspective of giving our clients agency to make the best choices for themselves. Today we’re spinning that around to look at how marketing affects our lives as entrepreneurs and as society as a whole. This week, episode 128 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how our current brand culture leads to burnout!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Rachael Kay Albers shares her perspective on what marketing is doing to us in a world that is influenced and shaped by it and she gives you the permission to treat your personal brand like a personal brand, and not compare yourself to companies of larger scale.  Rachael and I cover the following topics:The blending of content creation and traditional journalism.  How brand culture developed and how this concept of brand has evolved over time.How our attempts to apply company level marketing principles to our own brands is leading us straight to burnout. Building systems and processes that allow you to serve more people while remaining in a limited container that is sustainable for your capacity. Scaling everything is not necessarily the solution. If you don’t feel successful because you haven’t found a way to serve a million people at once, I encourage you to take a look at that mindset. Step back, reflect, and find your version of success.Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/If you’re a DIY dynamo looking for simplicity and productivity support, you’ll find it in the Positively Productive Resources Vault. It’s packed with the worksheets, checklists, workbooks, and recordings I use with clients. Go to http://www.positivelyproductive.com/podcastvault where the promo code PODCAST will give you a special listener discount.CONNECT WITH RACHAEL KAY ALBERS:WebsiteInstagramMarketing Muckraking PodcastAwkward Marketing PodcastCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Favorites Page.)How Your Personal and Business Brands Connect with Karley CunninghamEthical Copy That Converts with Mia Francis-PoulinAuthenticity in Life and Business with Mallory SchlabachEthical Marketing Rebellion with Dr. Michelle Mazur GiphyDance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny

The way we communicate in business can either isolate or include. Unfortunately, much of what has been shared has divided and harmed historically marginalized groups but when we become aware and know better, we can do better!  This week, episode 127 of the Positively Living Podcast is about accessible and inclusive marketing!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Meg Brunson helps us become aware of where we might be blocking certain groups of individuals from accessing our content and gives actionable steps you can take right now to make your business world a more accessible, inclusive and welcoming space.Meg and I cover the following topics:What it means to be accessible and inclusive and how they connect with one another.  3 simple steps we can take to be more accessible in the online space. How your use of emojis can actually be problematic for your posts. Creating content for your current AND future audiences.Accessibility leads to profitability because not only are you appealing to the audience you currently have, you are appealing to the audience you will have in the future and opening a door to a wider audience through accessibility. Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/If you’re a DIY dynamo looking for simplicity and productivity support, you’ll find it in the Positively Productive Resources Vault. It’s packed with the worksheets, checklists, workbooks, and recordings I use with clients. Go to www.positivelyproductive.com/podcastvault and use the promo code PODCAST for a special listener discount.CONNECT WITH MEG BRUNSON:JUST MarketingJUST Marketing Equitable Marketing ChecklistPodcastInstagramCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Favorites Page.)Cut Through The Clutter and Chaos With Lisa Zawrotny ⋆ Meg BrunsonAlt Text: A Necessary Step in Your Just Marketing Strategy A Guide to Emojis and Assistive Technology The Role of Captions and Transcriptions in Just MarketingDance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!

As a questioner, I truly believe we need to keep asking questions to ensure our traditions don’t trap us in principle and hold us back from a path better suited for us. This week, episode 126 of the Positively Living Podcast is about permission to follow your own path!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Stephanie Haynes shares the importance of questioning the reason behind the expectations set on us (by society, family, and self) and she gives you actionable steps to take right now to take the risk and create your own path to follow. Stephanie and I cover the following topics:Stephanie’s perspective on the “all roads lead to college” push in the 90’s and its impact on us to this day. Sobering data on how the college push has not worked and what we can do differently for our children and ourselves by reverse engineering our pathways. The different questions we need to ask to find and follow the right path for us and what we can ask and observe in our children to help them do the same. Simple questions to start your reflective journey. Don’t let fear, stories, and tradition keep you from asking what would make you happy. You have the permission to ask what is possible for you. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/If you’re a DIY dynamo looking for simplicity and productivity support, you’ll find it in the Positively Productive Resources Vault. It’s packed with the worksheets, checklists, workbooks, and recordings I use with clients. Go to www.positivelyproductive.com/vault and use the promo code PODCAST for a special listener discount.CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE HAYNES: WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Favorites Page.)Organizing for Students with Tiffany Blassingame | Positively Productive Systems LLCMoving Beyond Mom Guilt with Rachel Bailey | Positively Productive Systems LLCDance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!

In last week’s strategy call, I worked with Lauren Yee to time block in a way that was sustainable for her and encouraged her to track and document her experiment to hone in on the best strategy to be her most productive self. This week, episode 125 of the Positively Living Podcast is a strategy call update where we follow up on school style time blocking!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, Lauren Yee shares how through this experiment, she was able to make space to explore her interests, finally complete the things she used to put off and is now helping others follow in her footsteps.  Lauren and I cover the following topics:Recapping last week’s discussion and action items. Which school structure Lauren picked to follow and the “classes” she created to fill her schedule. How creating a course schedule for herself gave her the “permission” she needed to check off the small tasks that made a big difference. The way Lauren tracked her progress, reflected on her experiment and used her audience to keep her accountable. Lauren’s highlight, lowlight, and major realizations.3 Recommendations to take what she’s doing that is working and modify it to make it better. If something isn’t working for you, you don’t always have to start completely over. Sometimes it is just a matter of pivoting and adjusting where needed. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/If you’re a DIY dynamo looking for simplicity and productivity support, you’ll find it in the Positively Productive Resources Vault. It’s packed with the worksheets, checklists, workbooks, and recordings I use with clients. Go to www.positivelyproductive.com/vault and use the promo code PODCAST for a special listener discount.CONNECT WITH LAUREN YEE:WebsiteLinkedInCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Favorites Page.)Positively Living Podcast: Living a Multi-Passionate Life with Lauren YeePositively Living Podcast: Using School Themes to Time Block with Lauren YeeDance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!

As a questioner, my client Lauren Yee needs to make time blocking work for her in a way that makes sense while incorporating her fun and vibrant personality and we found a way to do just that in this strategy session. This week, episode 124 of the Positively Living Podcast is about using school themes to time block!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I coach Lauren on taking this concept of time blocking and structuring it in a way that not only works for her but locking it in so that it feels real to her allowing her to stick to it. Lauren and I cover the following topics:Why having a digital time blocking calendar didn’t work for Lauren. Intentional time blocking to move out of that reaction state and better negotiate and plan for your availability. Building in buffer time and boundaries within your schedule. Creating task loops to ensure all parts of the task get completed every time.Using frameworks that already exist (like school) and shifting them to work for you at any stage in life. Sharing the takeaways Lauren can implement right away to time block like a pro. When you create structure to account for everything on your task list, you can plan your schedule intentionally while giving yourself the flexibility to adjust when needed. Be sure to stay tuned for the next episode where Lauren tells us what she tried, how it worked, and whether or not she’s heading on to the next grade. Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/If you’re a DIY dynamo looking for simplicity and productivity support, you’ll find it in the Positively Productive Resources Vault. It’s packed with the worksheets, checklists, workbooks, and recordings I use with clients. Go to www.positivelyproductive.com/vault and use the promo code PODCAST for a special listener discount.CONNECT WITH LAUREN YEE:WebsiteLinkedInCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Favorites Page.)Positively Living Podcast: Living a Multi-Passionate Life with Lauren YeeIncrease Productivity Based on Personality with Venese Lau | Positively Productive Systems LLCDance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!

I’m a multi-passionate entrepreneur who loves being one and loves coaching them, but I will admit it can be a double-edged sword. You have #alltheideas and all the drive to do them, but you feel like there isn’t enough time in the day to do what you want to do and that can be a struggle. This week, episode 123 of the Positively Living Podcast is about serial entrepreneur superpowers!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Nicole Schmied encourages you to embrace your multi-passionate life and she gives you actionable steps to take right now to hone your superpower and take the best, most effective action. Nicole and I cover the following topics:The biggest superpower you have as a multi-passionate entrepreneur that you may not have realized you had.The challenges that serial entrepreneurs tend to face most. What taking massive action looks like and what it takes to hone this superpower. Bonus marketing tips (get ready to take notes!) How we can overcome being misunderstood as serial entrepreneurs.Being a serial entrepreneur means one of two things: you might find yourself frustrated with starting things you don't finish OR trying to be a wizard with time management. The thing no one tells you is your superpower is taking action, massive action!Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/If you’re a DIY dynamo looking for simplicity and productivity support, you’ll find it in the Positively Productive Resources Vault. It’s packed with the worksheets, checklists, workbooks, and recordings I use with clients. Go to www.positivelyproductive.com/vault and use the promo code PODCAST for a special listener discount.CONNECT WITH NICOLE SCHMIED:Smart Cookie Media PodcastFacebookThe Entrepreneur’s Tool Kit Facebook GroupInstagramCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Favorites Page.)Building a Brand Story by Donald Miller3 Times 3 Ways MethodPositively Living: 3 Simple Systems to Organize Your Life + BusinessPositively Living: How to Organize Notes and Ideas [Ask Lisa]Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!

The original saying, “jack of all trades” was deemed a compliment for a person with good broad knowledge and the ability to master the integration of disciplines. I love this description because it’s so positive and how I support my clients, but it hasn’t always been seen that way. This week, episode 122 of the Positively Living Podcast is about the benefits of being a jack of all trades!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Mike Montague debunks the negative stigma around the phrase, “jack of all trades” and the often continued, “master of none” and gives you actionable steps to take right now to understand the benefits of the multi-passionate life and how you can use your vast experience as a path to success.Mike and I cover the following topics:Our personal experiences in exploring different careers and hobbies and what it has done for us personally and professionally. Why we as a society hesitate to explore our interests. How Mike stepped back from burnout and moved forward with play in his life. How getting fired by Billy Idol affected Mike’s confidence (and the surprising key to building confidence).Mike’s 5 CCs of FUN that show us the benefits of being multi-passionate.2 Simple steps for how to embrace the benefits of a multi-passionate life.Those who identify as multi-passionates, multipotentialites, polymaths, scanners–the ones who have broad knowledge and a desire to broaden it even more–have far greater potential for success than they may realize!Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/If you’re a DIY dynamo looking for simplicity and productivity support, you’ll find it in the Positively Productive Resources Vault. It’s packed with the worksheets, checklists, workbooks, and recordings I use with clients. Go to www.positivelyproductive.com/vault and use the promo code PODCAST for a special listener discount.CONNECT WITH MIKE MONTAGUE:WebsitePlayful Humans PodcastLinkedInCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Favorites Page.)Douglas Adams - Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective AgencyDance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!

If you’re anything like my clients and me, you’ve thought about your brand before, but have you thought about how your personal brand and your business brand connect to one another? This week, episode 121 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how your personal and business brands connect!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Karley Cunningham shares the benefits and pitfalls of feeling like your business is an extension of yourself as a solopreneur and she provides actionable steps you can take right now to get clear on where connection and separation need to be for your most successful and aligned business. Karley and I cover the following topics:Defining “brand'' and what we as fellow multi-passionate entrepreneurs need to know about it.  The distinction between product and people brands.What goes into personal and business branding and who needs to oversee it (this one will surprise you because she says it’s actually NOT marketing).What it means to have a company persona.  How our clarity on purpose and values is paramount.  Clarity drives the confidence you need to make the right decisions and take action. And when you take action,  it creates traction, which drives results, and leads to success. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/If you’re a DIY dynamo looking for simplicity and productivity support, you’ll find it in the Positively Productive Resources Vault. It’s packed with the worksheets, checklists, workbooks, and recordings I use with clients. Go to www.positivelyproductive.com/vault and use the promo code PODCAST for a special listener discount.CONNECT WITH KARLEY CUNNINGHAM:Big Bold BrandLinkedInCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! Buy Lisa a coffee!LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Favorites Page.)The Widest Net (Pamela Slim)The EMyth Revisited (Michael Gerber)The Big Leap (Gay Hendricks)Start With Why (Simon Sinek) Building a Profitable Purpose-Driven Brand with Ashlee Sang Authenticity in Life and Business with Mallory JacksonThree Signs Your Biz Needs Rebranding with Maria PlatusicDance Song Playlist Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!