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Creating the World's Best Client ExperienceA Fireside Chat About the Retreat Industry Forum with Alison, Erin and ShannonAlison, along with her colleagues, Erin and Shannon sit down to expand on the inception and vision behind the Retreat Industry Forum, which aims to elevate the narrative around the retreat sector. They discuss the need for an event tailored for seasoned retreat professionals seeking to enhance their offerings and reveal details about the upcoming Forum in Denver, emphasizing the importance of shared experiences and collaboration among attendees.Their conversation challenges conventional views on investing in personal and professional growth, highlighting that participating in high-quality events can lead to significant returns. They also address the evolving retreat...
2026-02-1838 min
Creating the World's Best Client ExperienceLa Dolce Vita in Movimento Retreat with Alison and Andrea CaprioIn this special episode, Alison explores the concept of transformative client experiences through a unique retreat on the Amalfi Coast of Italy, co-hosted with Andrea Caprio. They discuss their motivations behind creating a space that transcends traditional retreats, focusing on personal growth and cultural immersion.Drawing from their own journeys, they share the itinerary's highlights, including a boat tour with intention-setting exercises and an insightful visit to Pompeii, designed to facilitate reflection and future envisioning. Both Alison and Andrea emphasize the balance between structured activities and personal leisure, fostering connections among participants while celebrating the local culture...
2025-07-1031 min
Creating the World's Best Client ExperienceThe Alison K Agency - Part 2 of 2This episode is the second in a 2 part mini series around our new pivot–The Alison K Agency.Retreats and Events are an amazing innovative way to create a client experience and create a real revenue center in your business at the same time.In this episode, I go through the 5P’s–a process we use in our own planning–and explain how the Alison K Agency can support you in planning and executing your event.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEBook your Free Call with me HEREFree Retreat...
2024-01-1822 min
Creating the World's Best Client ExperienceThe Alison K Agency - Part 1 of 2In the first episode of "Creating the World's Best Client Experiences in 2024," I introduce the launch of the Alison K Agency, a response to the pandemic's impact on businesses.The agency will focus on helping health, fitness, and service-based entrepreneurs create future-focused hybrid business models. I also emphasize the importance of adapting, aligning with core values, and leveraging online platforms.The Alison K Agency offers individualized support, including developing a virtual footprint and building authentic connections. I invite you to schedule a free chat to explore opportunities for your business.Schedule your free...
2024-01-0430 min
The Ultimate Journey of Self-CareEasy Tips to Getting Started with Wellness with Dr. Matt ChalmersAll through February, I'm going to be taking a closer look at the SIMPLE shifts you can make to simply begin.Dr. Matt Chalmers is a doctor and wellness specialist and has a unique way of helping his clients find better solutions to their health problems than just the traditional routes.Sometimes the most basic thing we can do to begin is reframe our perspective, and just begin. Listen in to our chat and walk away with several nuggets to reframe stress, fatigue, weight gain and fitness. **********************************The Ultimate Journey of Sel...
2022-02-0839 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-Care9 Tips for Simple & Sustained Weight Loss with David MedanskySo February is when most people have ditched the New Year’s Resolutions. The majority of people who want to lose weight as a resolution get extreme with ‘dieting’ or following some fad eating plan to get the unwanted pounds off , they end up stopping before they really start.My guest this week knows that feeling all too well. David Medansky refers to himself as the ‘Anti Diet Advocate’, and up until about 5 years ago, had battled being overweight and unsuccessful at not just losing the weight, but keeping it off.He has been able to focus on...
2022-02-0143 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareWhat is Your Energy Equation?Do you know what your ‘energy equation’ is?Our bodies are made of energy–it is present not just in our physical bodies, but our thoughts, emotions and what we decide to from how that energy drives us. Are you aware you can create energy from what you don’t see? Listen in to this chat with my colleague Catherine Gagnon, a mind/body healer and emotional alchemist. We touch on the power of what our emotions tell us, and how we can use that energy to create from the unknown–what we don’t see. How are y...
2022-01-2541 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareEasy Hacks for Staying Hydrated in the Winter Months with Eddie ZelenekHydration often brings up thoughts of just getting enough fluids–namely water. And in the winter months, staying hydrated isn’t always front of mind.Like most anything in life–to make something easy and simple–taking baby steps to make it a HABIT is key. It literally takes the difficulty out.I had the opportunity to chat with Eddie Zelenek of BUOY to chat about what ‘staying hydrated’ really means, and some easy tips in the winter months to make it an easy HABIT. BUOY is one of our brand partners!Listen in to this ep...
2022-01-1842 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareInnovation in Your 2022 - What Does It Look Like? Finding solutions for our clients means we go down a different road. A different process will get you different results. Right?We call it INNOVATION. Innovation can mean change–but it often doesn’t mean changing EVERYTHING.Late last year I did an episode on my unique approach to INNOVATION–it’s something I call the PNF Method.And since it’s the new year, I thought I’d go a little deeper and give you some ideas of how you can explore INNOVATION in your life, or in your business.Please lea...
2022-01-1140 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareCreating the Year You Desire for You with QuestionsHow are you choosing to start 2022?January is a time so many set goals, declare resolutions and make plans–and so many of those things NEVER happen. And it’s largely because a planning process is absent.One of the things I regularly do is go through an evaluation process of the year that has just past–and work on what my new year will look like. I spend time writing out my vision for the upcoming year, and I look at what I learned and celebrated from the past year.In a nutshel...
2022-01-0429 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareMy 3 Biggest Thought Lessons from 2021 2021 is coming to close–and 2022 is on the horizon. And I'm sure you are thinking and reflecting on what you have learned and put into practice from this year, like many others.So many people set New Year’s Resolutions based on how their year goes. And many of them literally never get to the end of January before being one that means ‘well, I tried, but couldn’t get it done’.2021 was a major year for us at CU Fitness—and for me, one of the most significant learning years in my 23 year journey as...
2021-12-2833 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareSelf-Care for What's NextDo you ask yourself ‘what’s next’ when it comes to you? Be honest.Listen in to my chat with my colleague and fellow coach, Carol Banens and hear about how to approach what COULD BE next for you.After a long career as a physical therapist and working with chronic pain, and after the death of her husband–Carol asked herself that very question. WE can think that ‘that ship has sailed for me’ when we are at a certain point. A few simple small steps can shift that perspective for you. Listen in and lea...
2021-12-2134 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-Care3 Tips for Envisioning Your FutureI’m going to get real here. There is so much CRAP out there about finding your vision—or envisioning your future. The majority of what’s being sold out there is garbage. If it were all true, we would ALL be living our dream lives!What does it REALLY mean to be connected your VISION or your PURPOSE? It CAN be an anchor point, or a magnet–one which pulls you closer to your BEST VERSION of yourself.In this episode, I recap what we did, and give you 3 tips on how you can best lay ou...
2021-12-1422 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareSelf-Discovery as Self-CareExamining our path forward is often a journey of self discovery.What does that mean? It means we examine how we are operating daily–both physically and mentally.We get really good at what we think and do often–we don’t even question it. WE can talk about what we want to change, but when it comes down to it–we revert to the old belief systems and how things are now.It can be challenging to make decisions from a place we can’t see, but that is where we have the most po...
2021-12-0733 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareStepping Into Destiny with VisionSo we hear all about ‘finding your vision’ but there isn’t anything real behind it. Everywhere you look someone seems to have the answer.Listen in to my chat with my colleague and mastermind sister Jackie Cote as we talk about her own personal journey of claiming her vision. Jackie began working as a teenager, and quickly rose in the ranks of the hospitality industry--until she decided she was destined for more. Listen to Jackie’s story and learn some easy tips and shifts for leaning into your vision.GUEST LINKS:https://www.face...
2021-11-3042 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareThe Power of Gratitude - 3 PointsWith the season of thanksgiving upon us--what are you grateful for?It’s so easy to get wrapped up in what’s not working, or where we think we SHOULD BE--that we forget all our blessings.Gratitude is one of the highest feeling emotions on the emotional scale. When we are grateful, we experience a deeper appreciation for what we have. It’s one of the most powerful directions of positive psychology.In fact, being grateful can literally change our brain chemistry, and allow us to raise our collective vibration and frequency--which can make us...
2021-11-2335 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareThe Secret to Hydration with Eddie ZelenakSo what exactly IS hydration? It’s more than just drinking enough water.In the colder weather we often ‘forget’ to drink enough water. Hydration is actually a LOT more--so much more, the concept has been made over.In this episode, Eddie Zelenak of BUOY Hydration and I have a candid chat about what hydration IS--AND we are announcing our new partnership as a sponsor!Hear all about BUOY and what makes it unique, and all about our new sponsor!GUEST LINKS:Buoy’s site: www.JustAddBuoy.comSHOW LI...
2021-11-1644 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareSoul Intelligence with Kristine GleinWe hear about how important ‘intelligence’ is from a book standpoint, and from a skills standpoint.What about Soul Intelligence?Listen in to my chat with my mastermind sister and colleague Kristine Glein as we take a closer look at what SOUL Intelligence is--and how it relates to self care.The truth is, being connected to your soul intelligence is probably one of the HIGHEST forms of self care.Tune in and let us know what you think!GUEST LINKS:Kristine’s FB Group: Soul Led Leadership (3) Soul L...
2021-11-0932 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareMy Unique 3-Step Innovation Process: the NFP MethodSo what EXACTLY is Innovation? It’s a word that is thrown around a lot these days. I have created a unique 3 step method that I use in all my work--from work with my private clients, to how I help you design and grow a profitable brick and mortar and online health and fitness brand.It’s allowed me to pivot and re-invent myself many times--most notably after the COVID pandemic about decimated our industry. Listen in and hear me explain ‘the PNF Method’. What I share you can apply to your personal self care, or self care...
2021-11-0234 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareDaily Steps to Enlightenment with Rita FarrugiaOne of the best things about my show is when I get to interview a fellow entrepreneur about his/her philosophy of self care.Listen in to my chat with fellow health/fitness entrepreneur Rita Farrugia--whose journey led her from ditching a pattern of toxic behaviors to starting her own business and e-commerce site of products and services to promote her self care behaviors.Rita explains her creation process behind what she sells and how she talks about it as part of her message.Why is this important?Because you can...
2021-10-2632 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-Care6 Tips for Challenging YourselfSo why challenge yourself?First of all, you always find out you can do more than you think. As creatures of habit--we tend to think of why something won’t work before we think of all the ways it CAN work. And when we challenge ourselves in even the smallest of ways--we discover we can do MORE.Listen in to this episode and hear my 6 tips and ideas for challenging yourself--and how it can apply to your own journey of self care. *************************************The Ultimate Journey of Self Care is proud to be pa...
2021-10-1932 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareRecap & Take-aways from the Turks and Caicos Retreat ExperienceWhat really happens at a retreat? So many people believe it’s a ‘conference’ kind of thing--wrong! A retreat experience is different. We combine community and connection with travel--and workouts and group exercises. Turks and Caicos is a magical destination with a high energy vibe--and all our participants took some of that energy home with them. Listen in this episode to get some takeaways of what we did and why how we do retreats is different.Check out our retreat website: https://cufitnessretreats.com/ **********************************The Ultimate Journey of Self Care is proud to be partners...
2021-10-1223 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareA Look into Possibility - What is Your Spark?Human beings are creatures of habit. We get used to doing the same things, seeing the same things and believing the same things too. It’s like we run on autopilot. What if you could change what you think--and see what else could be possible?Liz Nicklas and Kate Siano are two colleagues and friends of mine in the coaching space--and they have recently partnered and launched a new venture in True Possibility!Listen in to our chat--as we talk about the REAL science of mindset--what happens when we allow stress to take ove...
2021-10-0551 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareEntrepreneurial Habits of SuccessHabits for Success are key in health, fitness, wellness and business--but what about from an entrepreneurial standpoint? As a 25 year fitness entrepreneur and veteran, I share in this episode 3 ideas for developing daily strong habits for success. The entrepreneurial journey is anything but predictable--but developing a daily routine using these three habits will keep you in the success lane. GUEST LINKS:Join our new FB group for Health, Fitness, Wellness and Coaching Entrepreneurs: (1) INNOVATE and GROW for Fitness, Health, Wellness and Coaching Entrepreneurs | Facebook ********************************The Ultimate Journey of Self Care is proud...
2021-09-2827 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareUpleveling Habits in Person - 3 Takeaways from a RetreatChanging habits can be challenging, or empowering. Or both. Last week, I had the opportunity to attend an amazing event in person with a group of fabulous coaches and I had some major takeaways.Changing habits is tough on your own--but can be empowering when you are in the room with those that challenge you, inspire you, and push you from the safety net you are used to holding. We are creatures of habit--and we tend to do things the same way, over and over. And when we decide to step up, big things happen.List...
2021-09-2126 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareTime for a RESET with a Habit Audit with Dr. Orlena KarikSeptember is the PERFECT time to ‘reset habits’ for the rest of the year--for business, health and fitness, and life. Why not give yourself a ‘Habit Audit’?Listen in to this chat with my colleague--Dr. Orlena Karik, a medical doctor turned health coach and get some clarity and perspective on how motivation alone won’t cut it with long term habits. For long term health and self care to be productive for us, having a strategy and plan for evaluating our habits can mean the difference between staying where we are, and making real gains. What does your...
2021-09-0733 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareCan Your Mindset BOOST Your Immunity? 3 Ways That It DoesThis episode is the third in a row in which I have focused on how you can not just build your natural immunity, but have offered daily tips and practices which directly impact how much is within your control.Our thoughts drive all our decisions--so it would stand to reason that a closer look at how our mind works, and how a daily mindset practice impacts how we can stay healthy and well. Listen in to this episode as I outline some strategies I follow each day. Leave me a review on Apple Podcasts OR on social m...
2021-08-3136 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareThe Role of Magnesium: Energy, Immunity and MetabolismSo what’s the scoop about Magnesium? It’s easy to focus on macronutrients when it comes to fueling our body and helping with our energy levels--but magnesium is so KEY for all of it and more.Not only does it help with getting us energy, but it plays a role in our immunity too. Listen in to this episode and hear my chat with my colleague Natalie Jurado--who has an amazing new line of products which can help with ensuring we attend to this very need. Let us know what you think and leave us a review...
2021-08-2437 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-Care5 Tips for Building Natural ImmunityThis episode focuses on an issue that is and has been front of mind for so many, especially lately. Our immune systems are remarkable in what it is able to do on a daily basis--much of which we are not even aware of, notice or feel.Building strong NATURAL immunity is probably our very best defense against so many diseases and health conditions--and can be an effective strategy to keep us as healthy and strong as possible. Listen in to my tips, and see what you can improve on beginning today.GUEST LINKS:Jo...
2021-08-1739 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareStaying Accountable to You - Tips from Fellow Fitness Coach Li HuI love interviewing other fitness coaches on their perspectives on business and self care. Even though the pandemic has forced fitness coaches to look at how they do business and life--just like you--the fact remains that the way we do us determines how our lives do us.Listen in to my chat with fellow online fitness coach Li Hu as he shares some of his own tips and find out about his free offer!GUEST LINKS:Li’s IG: @lihufitnessFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lwhlihu**********************************The Ulti...
2021-08-1039 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareAn Easy Approach to MindfulnessWhat do you do to practice mindfulness daily?It can be something we think we do, but until we have some real ideas on how to begin, and how to make it make sense for us, we can easily overlook it.One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was to approach a daily mindfulness routine like a professional athlete does. You may think athletes have a complicated routine but they don’t--in fact, they keep things very simple.Listen in to my chat with international mindset coach and Adidas consultant Chr...
2021-08-0343 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareA Closer Look at Reframing As we come out of the pandemic, we are all looking at how we have reframed our lives. For some of us, it’s been learning to live without what we had and for some of us it’s been literally learning to start over.Listen in to my conversation with fellow coach and colleague Alison Pena, as she tells her story about how self care helped her reframe her life, after the death of her spouse, and how she put herself first to begin again.Often when we are looking at HOW we do ourse...
2021-07-2741 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareThe Path Forward Now - all about energyHalfway through 2021, do you ask yourself ‘what’s next?’ What IS next?Maybe you do this regularly, maybe you don’t and instead wait to be inspired. All of what we desire for our lives, for US--is centered on our energy state. Listen in to this episode and I share 3 main thoughts around using your energy to help move you forward, into more of what you desire for yourself, What are you claiming next? ***************************************The Ultimate Journey of Self Care is proud to be partners with ‘Flat River Infusions’.A NC hemp company that...
2021-07-2042 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareStarting with an Honest MomentIt’s not often I get to interview a high profile coach about her own self care journey, and what were the turning point moments that changed the game. We talk a lot about that in this space and on this show. The pandemic has obviously forced us all to take a closer look at what those moments are for us.Over the past year, I have had so many conversations with my clients, and others over the past year and by far this past year has forced us to look at our lives in a different way...
2021-07-1335 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-Care4 Thoughts to Functioning Better in FitnessThis is the 4th episode in a special 4 part series (check out episodes 97-99 for the other 3) on the main indicators of WHY we pursue a fitness/activity program. We wrap up with ‘functioning better’.Listen in to this episode as I wrap up this series with a closer look at what ‘functioning better’ entails, how the 7 basic moves we do daily work, and how it all helps us PERFORM better. Be sure to leave us a review!******************************************The Ultimate Journey of Self Care is proud to be partners with ‘Flat River Infusions’.A NC he...
2021-07-0636 min
The Ultimate Journey of Self-Care5 Takeaways for Self-Care and to Live Your Ultimate LifeThis is Episode 100!And in honor of our 100th week on the air, I'm sharing some takeaways I have learned since being on the air, and also in my own self care journey. Listen in for 5 tips/strategies and lessons from my entrepreneurial journey and my self care journey that you can apply to your life now.Consider becoming a supporter of our show--and in honor of our 100th episode, you’ll not only get a free gift, but you’ll also get a 30 minute free call with me--as my way of saying thanks!>>c...
2021-06-2934 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareLiving a Long, More Productive and Fulfilling Life (Part 3 of 4)This episode takes a closer look at what ‘longevity’ really means, and how living a fit and active lifestyle plays a role. Science has shown over the years that being active on a regular basis contributes to us living longer, and for many this is a MAIN motivator for doing it.Listen in to this episode as I break down the latest data into 3 categories on how activity and self care contributes to metabolism, overall fitness and health, immunity and living longer.********************************** The Ultimate Journey of Self Care is proud to be partners with ‘...
2021-06-2245 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareWhat does it REALLY mean to FEEL BETTER?So what does it mean to FEEL BETTER? (part 2 of a 4 part series)Do you workout to feel better? This is probably the MAIN motivator for many. We feel better when we are active due to what is actually happening in our bodies. Whether your reason is to manage stress better, give yourself an outlet to release tension, or to clear your mind--our bodies have processes that help us manage our energy supply better, and literally change our brain chemistry. Listen in to this episode as I break down three main areas in which the body changes how...
2021-06-1541 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareThe Concept of Looking Good and Fitness - What Does it Mean?This episode kicks off a special 3 part series in which I take a deeper dive into primary motivations behind WHY we do a fitness or self care program and what’s REALLY behind it.We can say we want to accomplish a certain goal, but until we are super clear on what that means, we will be off an on the ‘workout wagon’ and believe we aren’t getting anywhere.I'm taking a closer look at what ‘Looking Better’ actually means, how our metabolism is affected and a strategy to keep in mind to move forward....
2021-06-0836 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareChoose One ThingThis episode is packed full of golden nuggets! Listen to my chat with Katie Corbett, a fellow coach who not only has an inspiring story--but coaches her clients to lose weight for the ‘last time’ through applying daily self care tips.We underestimate the small steps we take daily--and instead, put huge emphasis on the MAJOR decisions and action plans. Looking at HOW we approach our daily self care can actually help us move the needle forward in ways that pay huge dividends later. And with Summer upon us, why not now? GUEST LINKS:Katie’...
2021-06-0135 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareCan You Actually RECEIVE Your Life? A StrategyWhen we ‘get stuck’ in our lives--we tell ourselves its due to all the ‘things’ we do in our daily routines--from all of our commitments, to the areas that really express our limiting beliefs.We tell ourselves we’ll wait for a better day, or a better time. Only what we do actually contradicts what we desire--so we never get anywhere.Listen in to my chat with colleague, Janice Campbell as she shares insight into a framework she developed to help us stay in alignment for what we truly desire--so that our day to day actions act...
2021-05-2529 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareWhat is a RESET?So what does RESET mean when it comes to us?I hear this term used a lot. Loosely. What do you think of with RESET? A chance to begin again? A new plan? Wiping the slate clean? Destressing from all your regular day to day commitments?RESET means different things to different people--and depending on where you are--it could mean a combination of all of the above.We recently hosted our first destination retreat of 2021 in Key West and it was EPIC.All the women who showed up were ready for chan...
2021-05-1833 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareEverything You NEED and NOTHING MoreSo what does your home environment suggest about how you take care of you?Think about it. When we feel stuck, or uninspired--look at how you live. We identify our home as where we live--but it ultimately should be a ‘safe space’ for us to feel in alignment with what we desire from our lives. So much of what we do is AT home.John and Sherri Monte are the founders of Elegant Simplicity Interior Design. They’ve worked with professional athletes, Fortune 100 Executives, and hundreds of other clients to help them live more purposeful life by de...
2021-05-1132 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareALL Movement is GOOD MovementDo you ever wonder what kinds of movement and activity ‘count’ towards being active?Do you find yourself asking what you CAN do that isn’t ‘too hard’ or ‘too time consuming’?As we get older, our bodies change but the reality is that ALL movement counts. In this episode, I chat with fellow fitness colleague Shawn Tegtmeier. She's a former ‘smoker and couch potato’ turned fitness enthusiast--and she outlines her journey into midlife--with the smallest, most simple movements.Think ‘that ship has sailed’ for you? Listen in for some easy tips and to really believe that A...
2021-05-0442 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareCrash Course in Reading Lab Values and What They MeanAs we come out of the #covid19 pandemic, its KEY to have an idea of where you immune system is, and really WHAT makes it work.And a lot of that information is readily available to us--when we get lab work done. Only you probably don’t really understand what a lot of it means, and how you can immediately know what you need to do with clarity.Take a listen to this week’s episode as I chat with national expert Dr Kylie Burton on what we CAN do to help our immune systems work...
2021-04-2734 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareDaily Habits CAN Be Your 'Spring Training'Spring Training can literally be as easy as fine tuning HOW we do our daily habits. You may not think that small habits we do daily are a direct reflection of our subconscious and how our beliefs can either move us forward, or hold us back.The small things we do daily actually feed our big beliefs about HOW we do ourselves--right down to simple habits like making your bed, and scheduling your time for you.All of these habits can PREDICT whether or not you will be successful in your BIGGER picture view of yo...
2021-04-2026 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareStart Your Spring Training in Just 5 MinutesSo what are you doing to START your ‘Spring Training’?Athletes win at their sport and game in the OFFSEASON. And we get to choose how we view OUR offseason. Spring is the ideal time to adjust what we are doing for us--from the daily steps, to getting activity in, to the usual ‘clean and purge’ we do in our environments.Can’t the same apply to how we do our fitness or self care regimen?My guest, Amber Hagberg--who lives in Costa Rica--made a pretty bold decision of her own in her ‘offseason’ to...
2021-04-1326 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareWhat if you were just curious?Listen in to my chat with Kimberly Spencer--a high performance coach, and the founder of ‘Crown Yourself’--her own platform of personal development and improvement programs.In order to really change things for you--we often wonder where to start--so consider this: what if you were just CURIOUS about what it could look like? Where would that take you? Listen in for some tips on where to begin.GUEST LINKS:Kimberly’s site: https://crownyourself.comSHOW WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:www.cufitness.comLet us know what you thin...
2021-04-0631 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareThree Thoughts on Energy Eating and MetabolismSo how does Energy Eating actually fit in with keeping our metabolism working?You may think that in order to ‘jump start’ your metabolism that you should clean up and ‘fix’ your metabolism--what if you simply just FUELED your body? Metabolism is the engine that runs everything--and energy eating serves as the FUEL. The result? A flexible, adaptable metabolism that serves you, your body and gives you LONG LASTING energy. Tune in for 3 tips on how to connect the two.Are you a fitness or health entrepreneur? Ready to get your business really GOING? Joi...
2021-03-3021 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareEating HOW you want and WHAT you wantHow often do we talk to ourselves about HOW we eat?Tune in to this episode and hear my conversation around intuitive eating with my colleague Lisa Kilgour--author of the best seller ‘Undieting--become your Own Leader’.Lisa is a registered holistic nutritionist, and is a champion for helping you become your own health expert.Listen in for how you can get more Vitamin P, and how we literally can shift our thoughts around eating to help fuel us better, and serve us better.GUEST LINKS:Lisa Kilgour www.Undieting.ca
2021-03-2338 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-Care5 Secrets to Reading LabelsDoes reading labels on foods, supplements and other things give you a headache? Do you often feel you need an advanced degree to figure it out?This episode takes a closer look at food labels--and what to look for so you don’t get caught investing in items that don’t serve your goals. The supplement industry is a BILLION DOLLAR one each year and knowing what you are buying is KEY to ensuring your dollars go towards what you desire and not just junk.Tune in to this episode and hear my 5 Tips on deci...
2021-03-1633 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareSix Metabolism Boosting Supplements - My TakeThe supplement industry is a BILLION dollar one each year. In this episode I go into a little more detail on the key ‘supplements’ that are useful in boosting metabolism. Most all supplements work better in conjunction with a well rounded eating plan. And most of these supplements are present in many of the foods we already consume. Tune in to hear my take and to find out which ones you may could use.Become a supporter of the Ultimate Journey of Self Care and get a free gift and swag from me! https://cufitness.com/the-ultimate-journey-of-self-care-podcast-2/SHO...
2021-03-0928 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-Care6 Foods for Boosting MetabolismEver wonder what you can actually fuel your body with that boosts your metabolism?What we eat actually helps create energy, and that energy is taken to different parts of our body. Some foods can help make that process easier, and therefore we FEEL a difference in our energy.This episode touches on the role of food and our metabolism, and I share 6 tips on how you can fuel your metabolic rate. This is part of a month long focus on eating, energy and movement and metabolism as part of National Nutrition Month.s...
2021-03-0229 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareSelf-Care for EntrepreneursThis episode is a conversation I recently had with a fellow coach--she is also my mastermind partner. Nicole Cramer recently left her corporate job in sales to pursue her entrepreneurial dream, which means working to carve time out for herself too.Nicole is a health coach, but she has a specialty niche in sales--and has a slightly different take on what self care means to her. Listen in to our chat!GUEST LINKS:Nicole’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nicolessalessuperstarsNicole’s Instagram: @healthystepswithnicole SHOW WEBSITE & SOCIAL M...
2021-02-2334 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-Care3 Ways to Love YourselfThis week’s episode takes a closer look at the relationship we have with ourselves. When we look at Valentines Day, we tend to focus on romantic love between two people. What about the relationship we have with ourselves?Take a listen to this week’s episode and hear 3 easy tips/strategies to helping us improve the love we have for ourselves. The relationship we have with ourselves is the most important one we will ever have. It’s a mirror image of how the world responds to us and how others treat and respect us.Join o...
2021-02-1620 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareIn Everything We Do We Have One of Seven ChoicesI recently had a chance to sit down with a very inspiring and special guest. Michelle Kuei is a confidence and leadership mindset Coach who found her way through life after surviving a horrible childhood accident.Our conversation covers her trauma and how she persevered, made it through pharmacy school, and starting a business to completing a rugged hike in Peru.She is a living, breathing example that no matter what happens to you, you can achieve all your dreams and goals when you approach taking care of yourself in a way that empowers you.
2021-02-0938 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-Care3 Intangibles a Fit Life Gives YouToday’s episode is one you don’t want to miss! Why do we do the things for a FIT LIFE? It’s not always about the workout, the weight loss or wearing the smaller clothes. It’s about what it DOES for us. Listen in as I define what I consider to be the three BIGGEST differences in your life fitness can do/make happen for you. What allows it to work for you is you make them your ‘non-negotiables’ of how you live. Which intangible is your BIG one? Join our signature FREE Online challenge--THE FIT LIFE MASTER CLA...
2021-01-2638 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareWhat if it were easy?This episode is a little challenge in how we frame our thoughts and choices around HOW we do us--from our fitness, to our self care, to all the things that we try to tell ourselves are hard, difficult, challenging, not easy and more.Maybe you start out on a new habit with the best of intentions, only to be thrown off track by life. Like we teach, it’s never a question of IF, but WHEN things happen--what then?Here’s a challenge for you. What if what was challenging you was easy? What would you th...
2021-01-1929 min
The Ultimate Journey of Self-CareCreating Fitness Beliefs - Part 2This episode is coming to you live from our retreat location in Key West, where we just finished up our signature retreat experience!Part of what we do on retreat is work on creating not just the overall fitness and self care plan for you but NEW Fitness Beliefs. Beliefs are just thoughts we have thought often enough that they feel like truth. And in order to create change in us, and in our minds we create a journey to the ‘future version’ of who we are and desire to be.Listen in as I offer...
2020-12-1524 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareThe Lessons that Fitness Teaches UsThis episode features someone from our audience that reached out and wanted to share her story. For so many people, fitness itself is what teaches us HOW not just to do US better, but HOW to live our lives better.It could be showing you a better way forward, or simply giving you a new idea or solution to a problem. And it more often than not, helps you strengthen your confidence AND your resolve to KEEP GOING.Hear Felicia Sanders’ story from how she came to the US as child, to how sh...
2020-09-2235 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareFunctional Strength Training from the INSIDE - Training Your Pelvic FloorDid you know that you can strength train from the inside? Yep, even around your pelvic floor and bladder!Honest question----ever laugh really hard and suddenly feel like you are about to pee in your pants? What about sneezing? Don’t laugh, but there IS a training for that. Look, as we get older we literally need to think about HOW we train HOW our body works, as well as training our muscles and just moving our body.Aging just makes that a reality. My guest calls herself a pelvic floor stre...
2020-09-1534 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareSleep and Dreams in Self-CareSleep and dreams can tell us a lot about ourselves, and what we are either facing, or what we have in our subconscious mind. Dream experts have said for years that a lot of the kinds of dreams we have are indicative and reflective of challenges and problems we are facing in our own lives in disguise.Holly Emmerson is a Dream Oracle, and has an amazing ability to connect with spirits in the dream world for her clients--and in so doing, she is able to help get answers and solutions for her clients.
2020-09-0833 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareShame and Self-CareDo you ever blame yourself for what you THINK you should have done differently?This often presents itself in the form of negative self talk and our mind listens to it. It’s called SHAME and it's a human condition--which often shows up in the other areas of our lives to keep us from reaching our goals.Listen in to my candid conversation with my guest about not only what SHAME is, but HOW it can either hold us back, or help us decide to break the stranglehold it has on us a...
2020-09-0233 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareDo You Believe What You Think? You May Want to Rethink ThatDo you ever stop and pay attention to your thoughts? Like really pay attention to them?We think in excess of 50,000 thoughts in one day easily--the majority of them are either similar or repetitive. And some we don’t even remember (obviously). And like how we teach in a fitness program, the goal is to get efficient and effective at what you do WELL so you can see benefit. This in turn saves you time, energy and produces the results you want.This is most definitely the outcome you want for mindset management--a tried and...
2020-08-2548 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareThe Healing Power of HumorLook all around the world today and everything is doom and gloom, hard line news and 100% serious stuff. It’s like that almost regularly. And while it’s important to stay abreast of what is happening in the world today, HUMOR is absolutely necessary for not just our overall well being, but our mental and physical health too.This episode is a special treat--as we look at ‘The Healing Power of Humor’ as it relates to taking care of you. My guest is Allen Klein--a national speaker, Ted Talk presenter and Amazon best selling author--he has written MA...
2020-08-1832 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareWhy Suffer Twice?Part of taking care of our mindset is REAL self care--however that looks for you--and is an integral part of how we effectively manage stress for us. Dr. Kathy Gruver is a life coach, nationally recognized speaker, author and coach on all things mindset and self care.Our chat touched on many aspects of stress management--including what really IS the mind-body connection (referred to as the ‘hyphen in between’), effective easy tips for helping re-wire how you think and process stressful events, and exactly HOW you can get in front of what could keep you always play...
2020-08-1136 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareHabit Mastery - What it is and Why it mattersThis episode marks our ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY! And in celebration of it-we’re offering a special deal!We’ve had the opportunity to reach a world wide audience with thousands of followers and downloads--and we are SO GRATEFUL to you for all your support! We can’t do it without you!In Celebration of our birthday, we are offering a special ‘bundle deal’ of our NEW ‘Easy Immunity’ online program alongside a special 3 month package in our newly redesigned online workout club! Grab this special offer this week only for just $99! Link is below!
2020-08-0427 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareThe Truth About Hormones and ActivityHormones are responsible for EVERYTHING that happens in our bodies--from weight loss, to metabolism, to sleep and rest, exercise and more. And no matter what we do, our hormones have an answer for it.This episode is a chat with a colleague of mine in the coaching space (and also my mastermind partner too)--Dana Dinnawi, who has built her online health coaching practice on educating women on how to reset their hormones naturally. We talk about the problems that we notice in our bodies that cause us to revert to extreme diets, crazy workout plans a...
2020-07-2828 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareA Positive & Conscious Mindset for Life & LoveI recently had the privilege of interviewing national mindfulness coach, podcast host and certified trauma and addiction professional Riane Milne and our chat was eye opening on many levels.How often do we get stuck in our current patterns based on where we have been in the past? Our past experiences largely shape our mindset and beliefs and can either be a teacher to us, or hold us back. We teach that your past is a neutral circumstance--meaning we can’t do anything about it--it has already happened. What we do have COMPLETE control over is H...
2020-07-2128 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareFitness Talk for 50Ever wonder about which supplements and products are worth investing in?I get asked all the time questions like ‘what should I buy at WholeFoods’ or ‘Which vitamins are the best? And the truth is that a lot of what is on the market is not worth the packaging it comes in.We want quick fixes as a society--and if we think something will be too hard or too lengthy to do, we want an easier way. There is no fast track to success for us--especially when it comes to our fitness and our self care--a...
2020-07-1448 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareWhat's Behind Our Sugar Addiction?Sugar--Some people love it. Some are addicted to it. Some can’t live without it. At the root of so many health problems today---from heart disease, to Type II Diabetes to chronic pain and inflammation--our addiction to sugar has not only skyrocketed, but has become a part of life.It’s a habit that we KNOW we have, but if we take time to dive a little deeper, we find that it is connected to a great deal about how our bodies function day to day. Tune in to this episode and hear my conversation with Mike Collin...
2020-07-0744 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareThe Fit Life Can Save Your LifeSince #covid19 became part of all our lives 3-3.5 months ago, there has been INFINITE talk about safety and protection in the battle against disease and illness.Very little of this discussion has centered around our front line of defense--our immune system.And probably the BEST WAY to help strengthen your immune system is a daily regimen of functional activity, energy eating and developing skills to help you manage your mindset.Moving our bodies helps us produce hormones that help TURN UP how white blood cells fight off disease in addition...
2020-06-3022 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareFit is FreedomHaving the Freedom to live, move, and do all you want is an amazing gift. Our bodies were created to move. And no matter how old we are, or what our circumstances are--having the freedom we want is ALWAYS available to us.I'm joined in this episode by Kelly Howard, of Fit is Freedom. Kelly calls herself a ‘Possibilities, Motivation and Adventure Coach’ because setting a goal or outcome for yourself IS about what is possible. When we allow ourselves to be motivated by what is possible we CAN make it an adventure that is life changin...
2020-06-2335 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareOne Day at a TimeThis episode is a chat with a close friend of mine--she is also a fellow fitness professional--but our chat today centers more around her personal journey--of navigating her time for herself.As the ones to help others lead a healthier and better life for themselves, it is important we always be to examine what we do ourselves each day. One day at at time, is the mantra my colleague Peach Meek says. Listen in to this one. GUEST LINKS:Peach's social media links: https://www.facebook.com/PeachMeekSHOW WEBSIT...
2020-06-1638 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareA Practice of Daily GratitudeThis episode is a real gem--and it’s a closer look at how gratitude can help us find joy and peace in times of anxiety, stress, and overwhelm.This conversation is with a fellow coach--and ‘recovering attorney’ Heather Moulder. Self care means different things to different people--and Heather’s story is different--mainly because she explains what she had to change in her own life to be in alignment with how she delivers her message.Gratitude is something we all KNOW we need to do but we all have different experiences with it and how we do it. H...
2020-06-0932 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CarePandemic Lessons from a Fellow Fitness CoachDo you ever wonder how fitness pros look after themselves?You may think we workout all day and never have trouble scheduling our own time--but it’s a constant reminder for us that we must practice what we preach. And like you have most likely struggled too--during this pandemic it has forced us as a profession to re work how we do us too.I always like having conversations with others--we often find ourselves inspired by what works for others and too--what hasn’t worked for them. Listen in on my conversation with my long time...
2020-06-0235 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareCome to Your Senses for Self-CareThis episode is a closer look at the 5 senses, and 5 more senses that can challenge us to evaluate how we do self care.When you ‘come to your senses’ you may think of using your rational brain and THINK through things--but when it comes to our self care, that’s the last thing we should do sometimes. Our senses allow us to gather information and feedback about our bodies--this can help us unwind, disconnect, and gain clarity on HOW to do us. Listen and learn about how to use the senses FOR your self care.S...
2020-05-2622 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareMy Personal Journey to a Morning Routine#Covid19 has forced all of us to implement different routines--and for some of us--maybe it has affected your morning routine, or maybe it has forced you to decide to approach your morning routine differently.There is HUGE benefit in having a morning routine that works for you--regardless if you are NOT a morning person. This episode dives in to a little bit of my personal story and philosophy of morning routines and I share 5 tips and strategies of how you can not only weave time into your morning FOR you, but what it CAN do for you. Tu...
2020-05-1926 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareAre You Suffering, Surviving or Thriving?This episode is a deeper dive into a daily energy check for us. How often do you find yourself feeling depleted or low and as a result you get flustered easily, lose your temper, or maybe make a rash decision in your day that not only doesn't serve you, but you find you wish you could simply take back?With all the uncertainty in the world due to #covid19, we have likely all found ourselves in this spot throughout our day as we find our energy going all over the place. I had the pleasure of h...
2020-05-1233 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareUsing Your VOICE in Self-CareFor the past several weeks, we have been working on the best ways to look after ourselves in light of the #covid19 pandemic. In all my conversations with you and others--I have seen evidence that now more than ever HOW we do self care is everything as to what not just what we look like, but how our lives will look on the other side of it. This week I had the pleasure of talking with an international voice coach--Cynthia Zhai. Cynthia listens to us in Singapore and travels the world helping to share her mission of...
2020-05-0535 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareSelf-Care IS Mental HygieneThis episode is a follow up from a previous one in which ‘washing your mind’ is a form of self care. What that really means is that in order for us to be in the best possible frame of mind to make good self care choices, we must clear our minds of the clutter and ‘noise’ that don’t serve us.In my candid conversation with Liza Baker, a certified holistic health coach based in Michigan, we discuss HOW you can practice a form of ‘mental hygeine’ as self care. So much of how we view looking after us...
2020-04-2832 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareThe Frequency and Vibration of Self-CareThis episode is a mini lesson in personal development, which for all practical purposes IS what self care is.Since #covid19 came to define the normal for us--many of us have found ourselves in a reality which has either challenged us to up our game, or keep us where we are, or worse.No matter how your world has been upended over the past month, NOW Is a tremendous opportunity to look at not just WHO you are, but HOW you do you. How you live, how you look after you, how you make...
2020-04-2134 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareStart at ANY Point and at ANY TimeThis episode is a glimpse into someone’s personal journey of self care--with an important lesson for everyone, no matter where you are.It’s no secret that life for so many is far from normal but in spite of how our world is changing due to #covid19, HOW we start is what’s important. How much do you allow yourself to be afraid, overwhelmed and just ignore HOW you do you? Our present environment is a direct reflection of what we think and what we believe. Listen in to my conversation with a fellow North Caroli...
2020-04-1431 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CarePut on Your Goal PantsThis episode continues the theme on navigating the new normal of what the #coronavirus has brought us in the world around us.The past 2 weeks have zeroed on common themes which are helping to shape our current environment and this episode is right in line with a stressor faced by so many now--making eating less stressful. So many people are using food to self medicate which ends up not serving us--in fact, it just reinforces bad habits.Listen in to my conversation with one of our show followers--Suzanne Carpenter, of CarpenterONE80--an online nutrition business a...
2020-04-0750 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareForgiving Yourself: The Small Steps in a JourneyThis episode is powerful--it’s a chance to hear someone’s personal story on how forgiving yourself goes a long way to promoting your self care, and helping you along the way.Listen in to my interview with my friend Cindy Purcell. Cindy and I are from the same home town, and her story is inspiring in that her day to day struggles are so common for so many people in feeding into the story that convinces us we can’t or shouldn’t take care of ourselves. Cindy shares some of her personal journey--where she realized...
2020-03-3140 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareWash Your Hands Wash Your MindThis episode dives more into super-charging our immunity--through a different kind of washing--washing our minds.In today’s uncertain times, stress and anxiety is running rampant--which leads us to staying anxious and fearful. Thoughts that allow us to remain in a space that keeps us on edge continues the stress response in our bodies and minds, which eventually wears down our immune system. Anxiety and the thoughts that go with it eventually find residence in our bodies and manifests itself in the form of aches and pains, not to mention other physical ailments. Listen tod...
2020-03-2424 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareThe Big 5 Elements of Self-Care for Supercharging You!We all know taking care of ourselves IS and SHOULD BE a top priority--and in navigating the public health crisis that is sweeping our world today with the coronovirus, learning easy tips and strategies to help SUPERCHARGE our immune system so we can keep ourselves healthy, fit and our energy levels high.Its’ easy to put emphasis on activity and what we eat--but there are many more tidbits to helping with ensuring our immune system becomes more fit on it’s own. Listen in to hear our ‘BIG 5’ of Self care to supercharge your BEST line of defense...
2020-03-1722 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareSelf-Care Profile: Don't Collect Your Mistakes - A Personal JourneyThis episode is a follow up candid conversation with a colleague and friend, Charles Westfall, who shares an update to his personal self care journey. We can all relate to letting ‘life get in the way’ of us looking after ourselves. Each journey is different--and we tend to be hard on ourselves in our progress, when the lesson for us to learn is often what we already know.Listen to Charles’ story as he reveals several key takeaways for him over the past couple of months on his road to better fitness, wellness and self care. It’s no...
2020-03-1027 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareThe Secret That IS SleepMarch is both National Nutrition Month AND National Sleep Awareness Month--and these are two HUGE elements of self care.So much happens when we sleep--our body is literally like one big computer--and through sleep, all the communication channels that help facilitate metabolism, growth and repair, focus and concentration, productivity and energy (to name a few) get a REBOOT when we sleep.My conversation with Mag was fascinating--his expertise and interest in this critical area of self care is deep and wide--and to hear his take on one of the behaviors that truly sets us...
2020-03-0342 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-Care5 Strategies for Fixing and Rebooting a Stalled MetabolismThis episode wraps up our February focus on Energy and Metabolism with a closer look at how to reboot and help fix a stalled metabolism. It’s no secret that as we age, our metabolism slows but often due to life circumstances, we find it flat out STALLS, making it near impossible to see results from our fitness and self care programs. Listen in to hear about 5 strategies that can help fix the engines of your metabolism and get it working better. WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:www.cufitness.comFacebook: https://www.fac...
2020-02-2526 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareA Closer Look at Energy and MetabolismThis episode takes a closer look at ENERGY EATING. All throughout February our focus has been Energy and Metabolism, all part of February being Heart Health Awareness Month.So much attention is paid to counting calories, tracking macros, following this plan and that plan--and it all helps us land back in the place we start the majority of the time. Lost in all the discussion of how to eat properly is how to feed your body for ENERGY--energy drives how we make decisions, behave and LIVE--and it all feeds into our bodies move and how we fu...
2020-02-1827 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareMaintaining Metabolism as We Age is Not as Hard as We ThinkThis episode takes another look at what happens to our metabolism as we age.February is National Heart Health Month and all month we are examining the different angles on energy and metabolism, and how it’s all connected.Research has shown that our metabolism is affected by the aging process--that is an undeniable fact. What’s lost in that discussion is that there are MANY things we can do to help slow the aging affect down. Take a listen today to learn the 4 biggest factors on our metabolism as we age, and just how mu...
2020-02-1127 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareSix Strategies for Boosting Energy & MetabolismThis episode begins a month long focus on Metabolism, Energy and overall HEART health.Each week during February I will address a different aspect of metabolism and how self care is directly connected to how our metabolism works. Heart disease kills over half a million people each year, and what’s staggering is the HUGE increase in the number of young people that are affected by forms of heart disease--high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking and lack of regular consistent physical activity. There are so many behaviors that are within our control that can make GAIN...
2020-02-0429 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareRESET to InspireToday’s episode wraps up our January focus on the concept of RESET.Sometimes it takes a major life event to help us frame the right focus on our lives and our self care. Life can make us question why we do things, and makes us choose daily what we focus our efforts on--it can keep us in a state where the LAST focus is on our intentions and our choices regarding our own self care.I’ve always believed that LIVING every day should be a top priority---so tune in today for 3 thoughts on en...
2020-01-2822 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareThe 3 M's and How They're Connected to your Self-CareToday’s episode continues our theme of ‘RESET’ for January--with an introduction into the 3 M’s: Mindfulness, Meditation and Mindset.With starting the year and the new decade off on a strong footing, having some practical techniques you can apply can help you connect your thoughts with actions and new behaviors that will serve you well in your plans for this year and going forward. Listen to my conversation with Kate Siano to learn not more about the 3 M’s, but how a clear distinction between the 3 can help you put some easy techniques into practice.Kat...
2020-01-2129 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareHarness One of your Greatest PowersToday’s episode kicks off a mini series for the next several weeks on what RESET looks like. It is 2020 and a new year (and a new decade) and what better way to start for YOU than giving yourself a much needed RESET on your self care plans. We hold one of the greatest powers we need to make any change we want--the power to remain PRESENT. Listen today for some strategy on how you can learn to practice being PRESENT with yourself, and master the external forces in our daily lives that can steal it from us. Its a ga...
2020-01-1422 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareThe 5 Components to Doing Resolutions Right!This episode focuses in on one of the most common topics and thoughts that are in the front of everyone’s minds this time of year---NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS!So many people think about them in January. So many people make them. And nearly 70% of all people who make them quit or lose interest by January 31st! Why is that? While there are many reasons why resolutions don’t stick, when it comes to our self care there really is a process to follow.Tune in to hear the 5 components and steps to no...
2020-01-0728 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareVision Casting for 2020 - 3 Basic Questions to Ask YourselfToday’s episode is the PERFECT cap for both 2019 and the kick off for 2020--Vision casting a plan for your health, self care and fitness.Vision casting is so much more than just making a pretty poster--it involves capturing your dreams and ideas in your vision and plotting them out so you can make them happen! Involved in what we decide to do for ourselves--we must not just be clear on what we want, but to identify what the thoughts we are having mean. This is what vision casting is all about. According to the law of attr...
2019-12-3148 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareDon't Collect Your MistakesThis week’s episode continues the month long focus on how we all interpret self care and what it does for us, with flashes of a look into other’s lives. Listen to my interview with a fellow sports junkie and fitness advocate (and friend of mine too) Charles Westfall and learn about his own personal journey.He uses a phrase called ‘don’t collect your mistakes’ in our conversation which can go a LONG way in our own way of thinking when it comes to how we view our own self care regimens. No matter what we choo...
2019-12-2438 minThe Ultimate Journey of Self-CareSelf-Care and Roles in Your Life: A Personal JourneyIn this week’s episode, I have the opportunity to interview a client and colleague someone who has become a friend of mine --Charli Brown.Charli is a RN with a boat load of experience in oncology and caregiving and is about to complete her Masters in Nursing. In our candid conversation, we discuss the ‘role confusion’ with caregiving and in a service oriented profession and how it is easy to think looking after ourselves is not possible. When so much is asked of us every day, we cannot only let our own self care fall low on...
2019-12-1730 min