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Authentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleAmy Vaughan - Leading a Professional Community of WomenOur guest today is Amy Vaughan, owner and Chief Empowerment Officer of Together Digital, a professional community whose purpose is to educate and empower women within digital and provide them with network where they can help each other succeed in digital. In our conversation Amy shares her journey from the healthcare sector to advertising to joining and then leading the Together Digital community and how she developed her approach to leadership along the way. She provides a candid look into the underrepresentation of women in creative director roles and the empowering effect of mentorship and respect. Her...
2024-05-2046 min
Happy HealthDon't Waiting for Things To Slow DownIt ain’t gonna happen.
This magical time you are waiting for
You know the one I’m talking about…
The one where you have all the time you need to work out, to meal prep, to get all your work done and to keep the house clean.
This miraculous time is coming right???
Things just have to slow down!
And then…watch out! You are gonna do ALL the things!
Ummm….no.
I can’t tell you the amount of time I have wasted wait...
2024-01-3127 min
Happy HealthHow to Switch To Healthier ProductsIs it time to make the switch?
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Change is a constant, but knowing when to make a move can be tricky.
Especially when it comes to switching out your personal care and household products.
If you feel like your current products are not helping but also might be adding to your health concerns, it might just be time to switch gears.
When I made the switch like 14 years ago, I was hardcore about it.
I grabbed a garbage bag and threw EVERYTHING out.
And I m...
2024-01-1731 minHappy HealthDo you self sabotage?“The reason why you self-sabotage is because it allows you to predict what is going to happen, which is giving you the illusion of self control.”
Saw this quote the other day and dayuuuummm…it sucker-punched me.
ANY time I have not done what I KNEW I should do it was because I didn’t want to feel out of control.
EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
But it for damn sure is just an illusion because you end up feeling LESS in control in the end.
So what the heck can you do about...
2024-01-1026 minHappy Health149. How to Have Your Best Year YetThis is the year I finally do it.
How many times have you told yourself that over the years?
And each year, you start exactly where you started the following year.
It's time to break the freakin cycle.
Make this your best year yet by letting go of what you think you need to do.
What exactly do you need to let go?
Well I got five of them for you...
Listen to my latest podcast, #149 to hear...
2024-01-0326 minHappy Health148. Waiting Until January to Start? Don'tWaiting until January to start a new habit? Don't.
It will leave you worse off than where are you right now.
Why?
Because the second you decide to push it out 2 months, you are sending a signal to yourself that all bets are off, and now is the time to "live it up".
And the gap between where you are right now and where you want to go gets bigger and bigger.
Come January, your goal has to be even loftier...this makes it MUCH easier to drop come...
2023-11-0823 minHappy Health147. How to Get the Most out of CoachingYou took the first major step...you hired a coach. That's a fantastic start but it's just that...a start. To get the most out of coaching, you gotta make sure you show up as the coachee. As someone who is a coach and always has a coach (multiple ones!), I see it from both sides and do think there is a BIG difference when three major factors come into play... 💛 Check in no matter what...doesn't matter if you didn't do a single thing your coach asked you to do. Still follow whatever check-in schedule they have set up. Thi...
2023-10-1826 min2023-09-2737 minHappy Health145. Common Fitness Myths Busted!There is a lot of BS out there in the fitness world. And some of it, you can see right through. Yet there are a few common myths that I get asked about regularly. So I called in an expert to help bust them. On this episode, I'm joined by Ray Cattaneo! He's not just a great husband...he also happens to have 15 years of experience in the fitness and nutrition world and runs a 7 figure personal training studio. Basically, he knows what the F he's talking about. Give this a listen to make sure you aren't falling for the myt
2023-09-2037 min2023-09-1330 minHappy Health143. Readjust Instead of Taking a BreakYou don't need to take a break during the upcoming holiday season... You just need to readjust and work around all the chaos that is coming up within the next four months. This time of year is ALWAYS crazy yet we got to this time and it's like a surprise. We are like "Oh this time is SO busy!" It's the SAME thing ever year...yet are you allowing it throw you off year and year. So you step away from what you want. But this year is your chance to break that cycle. Look at what is coming up for...
2023-09-0635 minHappy Health142. The "I Know Already" SyndromeI know I need to do... I know what the steps are... I know what it takes to get there... But I am [FILL IN THE BLANK] Do you have the "I know already" syndrome? Mannnnn..it's easy to catch this one. Because there is SO much info out there, getting the HOW is pretty simple. Yet, you may still find yourself NOT executing on it even though you know what to do. Why is that? Because what isn't being addressed is your thoughts and feelings around those steps. When you think about what it takes, certain feelings are creeping u...
2023-08-3034 minHappy Health141. Spice It UpHow many of you think healthy food means bland?
Not in my world!
I grew up eating super flavorful, amazing food and as I got into the health world, it was not something I was willing to compromise on.
The only issue was as I started to learn about different foods and how they affect your wellness, I noticed many of my favorite condiments, spice blends and sauces had to go.
But thankfully, there are so many wonderful companies that had the same thought - good food doesn't have to be plai...
2023-08-2337 min
Day Slayer PodcastEP 69- Amy Cattaneo: The Power of Living HappyThere are people in this world who glow happily. Their smile, their demeanor, and their overall character exude happiness. They bring light, integrity, and a sense of class and style to the world. They’re fun and they are the personification of what it means to “love life” that has nothing to do with the material things that sometimes weigh us down. Amy Cattaneo helps women find joy and happiness in their lives while working on achieving their goals. She accomplishes this through private coaching and her signature HappinessCourse. She also helps women live happier and healt...
2023-08-2129 minHappy HealthLearn to Push YourselfLet's talk about swings.
When you first get on a swing as a child, you need someone to push you the whole time.
Then, you learn to keep the momentum yourself after someone gets you going.
Eventually, you get to the point where you don't need the push at all.
Others can stand on the sidelines encouraging you to go higher and higher.
Now apply this to your life.
Do you find yourself saying you need someone to motivate you?
Well, that may be true...
2023-08-1639 min
Lori Jewett UnscriptedEP 62 - Amy Cattaneo, Co-Founder of Infinity Personal Training: The Path to a Happy YouThe next time you’re in a room full of people, look at the faces of the people in the room. You don’t have to stare or make it weird, but really take a look into their eyes. There’s something you’ll see……the missing piece. It’s that element of contentment present in a human being’s eyes, but there’s that little glimmer of angst that comes through. It could be a discomfort in life. Boredom. The realization that life is not what they imagined it to be. It’s not unhappiness, but the lack of “more happy.”...
2023-08-1442 minHappy HealthHow to Invest in Your Future Self Do you invest in your future self?Just like a money investment, we have the choice to invest in ourselves.The workouts you choose to do this week are an investment in your long-term health.The supplements you commit to taking daily are also an investment.It works for other aspects too...the self-development work you are putting in right now may not pay off until a few months down the line.It's all a choice and it's all about how you view it.It's SO much easier...
2023-08-0926 minHappy HealthDo you REALLY hate it? You really HATE it?
Or you hate how it makes you feel?
You hate that it reminds you that you can't or that you failed.
You hate that you struggle with it.
You hate that you don't feel success.
Maybe it's time to question WHY.
By questioning the why behind your hate, you can uncover beliefs that are keeping you in a loop.
Check out this episode as I go through how to question if you REALLY hate it and how to remove that block.
2023-08-0226 minHappy HealthHow to Create a Morning RoutineHave you ever read a morning routine in a book or a post and thought....yeahhhhh that's not gonna work for me?
Or you test it out and you are all kinds of miserable.
I know I have.
I used to have to wake up at 4 am to train 5:15 am classes and let me tell you...I did it for years and never got used to it.
When I no longer had to wake up that early, I didn't...despite there being SO many things that promote it.
Here's...
2023-07-2628 min2023-07-1232 min2023-07-0528 min2023-06-2828 minHappy HealthDesire = Discomfort"Beware of minimizing desire in order to decrease discomfort"
My business coach said this the other day on a module of hers I was watching and I had to pause the video and just sit there.
Because damn.
I can think of many times when I convince myself I don't have to push toward a goal or do something hard because it's uncomfortable.
So what did I do?
I told myself I really didn't want it - I minimized my desire.
Yet the desire doesn't actually just...
2023-06-2136 minHappy HealthThe Power in PreppingYou know that feeling of complete STRESS when you have a million things to do? What if you could start getting rid of that? It's simpler than you think... Look at what needs to be done. Most of what you do is actually pretty repetitive. If you don't believe that, write down what you do everyday and come back to me. So for the most part, you know what to expect. Move anything you can to BEFORE it needs to absolutely be completed. Yes it still takes the SAME amount of time. But you know what's different? Your stress level. You...
2023-06-1436 minHappy HealthSimple Way to Analyze Your ResultsHere's the SIMPLEST way to see why you are getting the result you are getting...
Print out a monthly calendar.
Pick ONE habit to focus on it.
Every day you do that habit put a checkmark for the day.
At the end of the 30 days, look at your result and your frequency of completing your chosen habit.
You will see the pattern.
(This is assuming you are realistic with your habit vs result...topic for a different post!)
Why does this work?
How...
2023-05-3128 minHappy HealthThe Secret to Self Confidence The secret to self-confidence is not what you think.
Have you ever said these words to yourself?
"I would love to [blank] but I wish I had more confidence."
But how do you build that confidence if you don't DO the thing you are wanting to be more self-confident with?
It's a helluva loop to get stuck in.
Do you know that the word confidence comes from the Latin word 'fidere'?
Guess what that means?
To Trust.
So self-confidence means to have trust in oneself.
Here's what that means....you CAN move forward in anything...you just gotta TRUST.
You don't need...
2023-05-0430 minHappy HealthAre You Too Worried About the End Date?Stop worrying about the end date.
You set a goal.
And now you allow yourself to become CONSUMED with the end of this goal.
Meaning you can’t wait until it’s over.
You start telling yourself you can't WAIT to go back to your regular scheduled programming.
Let me ask you this...why the heck did you do the goal in the first place?
Was it not because you looked at your habits and the results they were yielding and wanted something different?
So then...
2023-04-2630 min2023-04-1233 minHappy HealthAre You Bringing Your Crap With You?Are you bringing all your negative crap with you?
Sure, there were lessons learned, skills acquired, and new knowledge that you will use to get to the next level.
But what about the not so pretty things we don't even like to acknowledge is there?
How is THAT affecting you as you move from one thing to the next?
I can tell you one way....it sometimes leads you to blame the program, the course, the coach, etc INSTEAD of opening up to the possibly that it MIGHT be something you...
2023-03-3035 minHappy Health4 Simple Ways to Up Your Health ResultsThere aren't shortcuts to a healthy lifestyle.
But there are simple things you may not be doing that can make getting healthier easier.
In this episode, I go through 4 simple things I have implemented in the last few months that have made a huge impact on my results.
They are VERY easy to start doing...so easy, in fact that you may not think they will work for you.
I challenge you to give this episode a listen and pick 1 or more of my ideas to start doing consistently and watch...
2023-03-2233 minHappy HealthGet Organized = Getting Healthier??Your lack of organization is most likely affecting your health.
How many supplements have you purchased but now forget to take?
How many times have you bought a bunch of healthy foods that end up going bad because you don't have a plan for how and when to make them into actual meals?
How many things have you bought to help you with your health but after a week, it joins the pile of all the other things you purchased in the past that you aren't using?
ALL of these things...
2023-03-1424 minHappy HealthShould you quit or keep going?How do you know when it's really time to put something to bed or when you should stick it out? There is this stigma around quitting but there are times when it's the right call. For example, I quit being an accountant. I spent time and energy getting a freakin MBA, worked as an intern in accounting throughout school, and spent a few years working as a tax accountant. Then quit it all. And I've NEVER regretted it. On the other hand, I have had a ton of ups and downs in my current business but refuse to quit...
2023-02-2834 minDay Slayer PodcastEP 45- Amy Cattaneo, Serial Entrepreneur, InvestorThe Power of Living a Happy Life (Flashback)This is a flashback episode and a huge favorite for many people because of it's bright disposition. That's what's needed in a world filled with so much negativity. Enjoy the sunshine and smiles this episode brings. A great thing transcends all time, like being happy. Enjoy the episode. -Jessica Dennehy Overview There are people in this world who glow happily. Their smile, their demeanor, and their overall character exude happiness. They bring light, integrity, and a sense of class and style to the world. They’re fun and they are the per...
2023-02-2729 min2023-01-2529 minHappy HealthBecome More Familiar with the UncomfortableWho has watched Thor's new show, "Limitless"?If not, put it on your list!Chris Hemsworth takes on all these different challenges and brings on experts to help him prepare for them. He also happens to be hilarious...and a little easy on the eyes...In the second episode, after going through a few days of training for his upcoming challenge, his brother asks him does the training make it any less uncomfortable. And he says..."I don't if it's any less uncomfortable or you're just more familiar with being uncomfortable"Man...
2023-01-1828 minHappy HealthWhy You're Struggling with Your Eating HabitsFor most, their eating habits are the hardest thing to change when it comes to reaching their health goals.
It's the reason people struggle year after year.
Well, let's change that.
In this episode, I go through the 4 reasons you may be struggling AND what to do instead.
I've also created a PDF that summarizes everything in the episode.
Head over to www.amycattaneo.com/eatinghabits to grab it!
2023-01-1251 minHappy HealthHow to Get ResultsPutting the finishing touches on my 2023 goals and I want to share 3 things that I think of when setting a goal and actually reaching it....
First is can I visualize the end?
Next is what are the habits necessary to get me there and am I willing to do those habits?
Finally, what do I need to put in place so that I can be consistent with the habits?
Simple but not exactly the easiest thing to work through.
Good news is I made a whole episode on how yo...
2022-12-3032 min
Alpha Dad ProjectEpisode # 189 – Pivoting and Winning – Amy CattaneoMichael speaks with entreprenuer Amy Cattaneo about her journey and pivot from accounting to owning a fitness business to distributing essential oils and overcoming obstacles along the way. I'm someone who has moved from job to job from place to place in search of my passion and what I was meant to do. I'm someone who has taken countless tests and courses in search of the answer to the question, "What was I put on this earth to do?". It took me quite some time but as I am a firm believer everything happens when it's supposed to...
2022-12-2130 min
Addicted to WINNINGEP 76- Amy Cattaneo, Serial Entrepreneur: Refining HappinessHappiness is an emotion that people label on certain things like Traveling, Finances, and People. It’s none of those things, happiness stems from who you are and what you’re feeling in life. Amy Cattaneo has become an expert over the years of unlocking the secret to what it is and how it can positively show more in what we do. Amy Cattaneo is a Co-Owner of a 7 figure Gym Infinite Personal Training, and Happiness Coach. Amy spreads joy to her clients by restructuring their mindset to find out where their happiness truly stems from. From Pers...
2022-12-1928 minHappy Health3 Ways to Be More EfficientIn my book, being more efficient and effective with your time is a key component of happiness.Why?Because feeling behind and overwhelmed by all the things you need and want to do is stressful as hell. So if you work on organizing your time and how you utilize it, you will find yourself less stressed and therefore happier. In this episode, I discuss 3 ways to be more efficient so that you can focus on being a happier you!
2022-12-0745 minHappy HealthThis Principle Is BSI think the phrase, “How you do one thing is how you do everything” is BS!
I said what I said.
In this episode, I go through why…give it a listen.
And what are your initial thoughts about this phrase??
Do you believe it or also think it’s bs?
2022-11-3024 minHappy HealthHow Not To Get Crushed By The HolidaysWhat if you didn’t have to let the holiday absolutely crush you?How would it feel to enjoy what was designed to be a joyous time AND not derail the F out of your goals?Even if you’ve never felt that way, it doesn’t mean it’s not possible for you. You gotta start with why you were doing the habits you were doing in the first place (more focus, less anxious, feel better, etc) and then ask yourself “Why would I STOP them during arguably the most stressful time of year??”
2022-11-2335 minHappy HealthWhat is Your Superpower?You have it. You have something special that NO ONE else has.Some of us know what it is already and others are still working to figure it out. In this episode, I go through how to figure out what your superpower is and how to make the most of it!
2022-11-1529 minHappy HealthHow to Pivot & Slay with Jessica DennnehyWhat do you do when things get dicey?My bestie, Jessica would say you have to pivot and then SLAY!Last week, I got to hang out with one of my favorite people in person so, of course, we recorded a podcast!Jessica Dennehy is a coach, writer, legal strategist, and speaker on a mission to empower entrepreneurs to shift their mindsets and overcome the inner hurdles that have been holding them back, not just in business but also in life.She's also a 2x best-selling author, the mom of two...
2022-11-0930 min
GOING ROGUE Podcast with Angie MansonAngie Manson with Amy Cattaneo: Fitness - Health - Happiness - Blood Work - Essential OilsFor my latest episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Amy Cattaneo! She and I are fellow colleagues in APEX Entourage, a "Network Of Professionals Who Are On The Path To Becoming The Greatest Version Of Themselves. In Business, In Relationships, Physically, And Mentally." She's also known as "Happy Amy" and you will hear why? We had a great conversation about our love for fitness and health, the importance of blood work and the benefits of essential oils. Thanks Amy for being a guest on my podcast!Listen and subscribe on Spotify and YouTubeGOING ROGUE...
2022-11-031h 02Happy HealthYour Habits = Your LifeWhat you do on a day-to-day basis determines the results and outcomes you are getting right now. That may seem obvious when you read it but how many of us have wants, dreams, and goals and are frustrated that we aren’t moving toward them?It’s because the habits you have right now may not match up with the habits required to get there. In this episode, I break down how to figure out those habits AND actually start living them…not just thinking about them. If you are sick of not re...
2022-11-0234 minHappy HealthStepping Out The Second TimeStepping out of your comfort zone is actually HARDER the second time you go to do it….Everyone says it's the first time but I disagree. The first time is challenging for sure but you are super motivated, you are either moving away from a great pain or towards pleasure, you want to leave where you are at SO bad and will push through to get there. The second time though?You now have made that uncomfortable place you worked SO hard to get to your new norm…and guess what? You do...
2022-10-2637 minHappy HealthAre You Overcomplicating Everything?Do you complicate the sh&% out of things?You want to start eating better and exercising…But first you have to research and find the BEST diet and the most effective exercise program. Then you have to figure out your nutrition timing, exactly how much protein to eat after your workout and read that article on how much fruit is too much fruit. Next, you have to check your schedule and find time to meal prep, exercise for an hour daily and get the perfect water bottle. When you FINAL...
2022-10-1946 minHappy HealthWhat Season Are You In?A few weeks ago, I heard the parable of the pear tree for the first time. And it stuck with me…I kept reading it over and over and getting different lessons from it.So much so that I made a whole podcast episode on it!...lolIf you've heard it before, I would love to hear what’s your biggest takeaway from it. If you haven't, give the episode a listen and share! To get access to a PDF version of the parable, click here!
2022-10-1220 minHappy HealthWhat Can You do In 90 Days?There are a little less than 90 days left in 2022. What’s your plan for it?As we roll into the Holiday season, it’s easy to push things to the side and tell yourself you will start in January. But what if you decided to use these last 90 days to kick start your 2023?How would things be different for you?In this episode, we discuss how to use this quarter to your advantage!What’s one thing you want to accomplish by the end of 2022?Check ou...
2022-10-0530 minHappy HealthYour Story Is Not Over“The story is not over until you put down the pen”This was a quote from one of the amazing speakers at the doTERRA convention I attended a few weeks ago. Ohhh it just hit me in the feels!So I made a podcast episode about it. If you are feeling lost, hopeless, frustrated, ALL the things…give it a listen!
2022-09-2734 minHappy HealthHunger vs CravingsWhat’s the difference between being hungry and having a craving?I think the difference is pretty simple….Hunger is when you want any food…A craving is when you want a specific food or type of food. That part is simple…the challenging part is thinking about that in the moment, learning to listen to what your body truly wants and needs, and THEN following through on it. In this episode, I go through the differences, how to spot them and how to check in with yourself to figure out which path...
2022-09-2037 minHappy HealthDo You Get Bloodwork Done?Do you get bloodwork done regularly?I recently had some done to check up on things and it confirmed what I suspected. Here’s the thing though…it’s all about WHAT tests and the ranges on the tests. I am obviously NOT a doctor but I have discovered a TON of things that were going on with my body that were missed by standard practices by doing certain tests. In this episode, I share what I found out, how it’s helping me and why you would consider doing the same!
2022-09-1429 minHappy HealthHow to Pick a System and Commit to It!Once you find the perfect system, your life will be so much easier. You just have to keep searching for it and then everything will fall into place. What if I told you one does not exist and it’s not the system you are picking or the mysterious one you haven’t found yet but your commitment to one?In this episode, I discuss how to pick a system and actually commit to it so it works! Can you relate? Let me know in the comments!
2022-09-0729 minHappy HealthVacation HabitsDo you stick to your healthy habits when you are on vaca?I didn’t. I would forget everything I put in place because I was “on vacation!”Then I would come back and feel like I was starting all over again. It actually felt like I would take steps backwards. Then I started doing things for my health that were non negatable…and found it was necessary to do them no matter where the hell I was.And my mindset around vacations shifted. My mindset abou...
2022-08-3130 minHappy HealthLearning vs Taking ActionIf you just learn that ONE thing, listen to that ONE book, take that ONE course, then BOOM you would be at the next level.I know I’ve told myself that a million times..yet that’s a bunch of bs. It’s not about what you have yet to learn, it’s about what you have yet to implement. In this episode, I discuss my own struggles with this and what to do about it!
2022-08-2424 minHappy HealthIs Your Life A Construction Zone?Construction zones are a pain in the a$$ right?They mess up traffic. They ruin your commute. Everyone seems to forget the rules of the road and it’s just super frustrating. Yet, when we FIRST see that they are going to fix that road, it’s exciting. And when it’s FINALLY done, it’s amazing. It’s just the middle that sucks. But the middle is when the work gets done…You see where I’m going here…it’s the same thing with any proj...
2022-08-1825 minHappy HealthHustle vs Hard WorkHustle, hustle, hustle. It’s a work used a LOT these days. Like if you aren’t hustling, you are doing it wrong. What if that hustle all the time mentality leads to you feeling burnt out, starts affecting your health and causes you crash?What’s the alternative?Not doing anything?Nope. It’s still working hard and moving forward. But there’s a BIG difference between hustling and working hard….and when it’s actually pretty easy to overlook yet is major in the long ru...
2022-08-1034 min
The Entrepreneur Breakthrough PodcastAmy Cattaneo - Teaching Happiness! The Life After Soul-Sucking TaxesListen as Entrepreneur and Happiness Coach Amy Cattaneo chats with Breakthrough Coach Mark Marley about her trade secrets to teaching happiness. Amy has an MBA in accounting and has worked at one of the Big Four firms, she quit doing soul sucking taxes and transformed her life to focus on helping her husband, Ray, grow their fitness business and teaching women how to be happy. Amy has never been happier and has never looked back.. Now streaming worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more • WEBSITE • INSTAGRAM
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2022-08-0431 minHappy HealthDealing With Massive Change with Brenda NeckvatalHave you ever had that feeling that things just need to change? That you just need to shed what you are doing and do something else?We’ve all felt that. I felt that when I was an accountant. My friend, Brenda, felt that after years in the HR industry. And we both were moved to make a change. In this episode, we discuss how to follow through with that feeling, use the skills you have to move forward, and what it takes to follow your gut!Fi...
2022-08-0342 minHappy HealthRelationship Goals With Ray CattaneoKnown each other 29 years. Been together for 24 years. Married for 12 years. Business partners for 11 years. And we still kinda like each other! What’s our secret?For my 100th episode, I asked my favorite person in the world to be a special guest! We go through what has made us work all this time and how we continue to grow as a couple. It’s not what you think! Check out it!
2022-07-2752 minHappy HealthOrganization = Less StressI used to be messy as hell.My room as a kid used to drive my mom crazy. And one of my college roommates would cringe at the ginormous pile of laundry that accumulated by my bed. I would lose things all the time. I would drive myself crazy digging through my mess to find something I needed. It was the worst. I finally said F this…I don’t want to be a messy person anymore. Years later, I freakin love staying organized and truly beli...
2022-07-2029 minHappy HealthCan Positivity Be Toxic?Can positivity be toxic?Short answer..yes. Anything can work against you if used in a way that doesn't lead to growth. Or if it's used to avoid or make an excuse. Positivity is no different. In this episode, we discuss what toxic positivity is, how to avoid it and more!
2022-07-1319 minHappy HealthRealistic vs IdealisticWant to know what's keeping you from building lasting habits?Jumping from bubble to bubble. We wait until the "perfect condition" and THEN start. And yes...this can and usually does bring us a result. Yet for many it can hold us back as during those conditions, we don't learn to handle the obstacles...so when we are hit with them later, it throws us off track. In this episode, I go deeper into this and how to avoid it!
2022-07-0820 min
Playful Humans - People Who Play for a LivingHappy Health: Learning the Skill of Happiness & Joy for Better Health with Amy CattaneoYou were given ONE life. And the one thing I believe we should ALL be doing is LIVING it to the fullest. Are you truly happy? Are you walking through life like a zombie? Are you just waiting... and you are not sure for what? Let's work on that! Happiness is a Skill. Amy Cattaneo believes happiness, like almost everything else, is something that you practice. It's not something that magically comes... It's something that you work at. And she believes it starts with your mindset, your environment, and your health.Find Amy Cattaneo at: h...
2022-06-2831 minDay Slayer PodcastEP 7- Amy Cattaneo, Serial Entrepreneur: Unlocking Your Happy LifeThere are people in this world who glow happy. Their smile, their demeanor, and their overall character exude happiness. They bring light, integrity, and a sense of class and style to the world. They’re fun and they are the personification of what it means to “love life” that has nothing to do with the material things that sometimes weigh us down. Amy Cattaneo helps women find joy and happiness in their lives while working on achieving their goals. She accomplishes this through private coaching and her signature HappinessCourse. She also helps women live happier and healt...
2022-06-0629 minHappy HealthHow to Find Your Passion “You just have to do what you love”Have you ever heard someone say that and think, “cool story bro…but I still don’t know what to do!You want to move to the next step…yet you are unclear on what that next step is. You want to have a career or business that ignites you and fills you with passion but you are clueless about how to figure it out. I have definitely been there. I had a career that make me a lot of money and was exactly...
2022-05-1836 minHappy HealthYour Gut vs Your Mind You ever get stuck between listening to your gut versus listening to your mind?It can be a tough situation. I know I have been there a million times…and here’s what I know…when I follow my gut, it’s the right path every time...when I follow my mind…things can get hairy. Your intuition is a powerful thing. It’s there for a reason. Trouble is sometimes that gut feeling makes no sense…and if you are a super logical person, you sometimes can’t understand why your body is telling...
2022-05-1125 minHappy HealthAre Your "Shoulds" Getting in the Way?I should be doing that. You ever say that to yourself?Or to someone else. You are working towards a goal or wanting to accomplish something and you find yourself stuck between what you SHOULD be doing and you just flat out not doing it. Now on top of not doing the damn thing, you feel guilty. What a great place to be right?? 😵💫And what ends up happening most times is we let go of the goal. Well I say F that! In this episod...
2022-05-0426 minHappy Health3 Ways to Level Up Your RelationshipWant to know my secret to a happy, strong 23-year-old relationship with my husband?We work on it just like we do our businesses, our health and wellness and anything else that we want to grow and progress in. Do we have ups and downs?Damn straight. But we're known each other for almost 30 years and we can STILL talk for hours on end and love being with each other. Well, I'm giving away my secrets! In this episode, I go through the 3 things we do to leve...
2022-04-2742 minHappy HealthFocus on Your ProgressYou know why progress not perfection is a great motto...despite how cliche it is?Because as you progress, as you grow, as you learn, as you get better, the "perfection" line moves.And if you focus on reaching a point that is constantly moving, you will drive yourself crazy.However, if you embrace the fact that the line is moving as you evolve, you will come to LOVE the progress you make every day.In this episode, I dive deeper into this topic and how it relates to all areas...
2022-04-2021 minHappy HealthHow to ReGroup When Feeling OverwhelmedYou finally got your act together and then BOOM!You don't. Now you feel overwhelmed and like you can barely keep your head above water. Yup...I know how that feels! First and foremost you are certainly not alone. It may feel like everyone around you is just skipping along and you are over here just like WTF?Trust me...others are feeling it too! Second, in this episode, I go through exactly what I do when I feel overwhelmed!
2022-03-1825 minHappy HealthDo You Need More or Less Stuff?Do you need more stuff or less stuff?On one hand, a ton of stuff can cause clutter...which for most is STRESSFUL.Who the hell wants that?However, on the other hand, I can make a strong case why having MORE of the SAME exact item can make your less stressful.So how the hell do you tell the difference. Well you listen to my latest podcast! 🤣
2022-02-1635 minHappy HealthAre You Being Your TRUE Self with Jen RambalaAre you REALLY being your true self?That's a question that my friend helps her clients answer. Jen Rambala has been in the health field for over 10 years. She started as a health teacher with a master's in counseling and now is an entrepreneur and a mom of 2 kids.She has run her network marketing business with doTerra for the last 5 years. She has also branched out to create a coaching business to help women entrepreneurs run their businesses their way so they can truly be happy.In this episode, we d...
2022-02-091h 02Happy HealthLearning to Not Dwell in the Past"I wish I had learned this earlier"Have you ever learned something that completely changes the game for you?Yet you have regrets, frustrations, anger at yourself for NOT learning it years ago?Yup. I know I've been there! 😬 😬 😬It's common. It will happen. And we can't exactly STOP the thoughts from popping up.But you can control how you react to it.You can't hop into a time machine and go years back to teach your younger self.So why let all those negative thoughts...
2022-01-2623 minHappy HealthLet's Get that Immune System Strong!Do you ever pay actual attention to your immune system?I know I didn't for YEARS...until I was always getting sick. And even after I made major changes in my life, it's something I definitely took for granted until I was smacked in the face with it and HAD to pay attention. Now, it's ALWAYS at the top of my list of priorities! My daily habits are in line with keeping my immune system going STRONG.In this episode, I go through the 5 habits I keep up with DAI...
2022-01-1923 minHappy HealthHow to Move Forward FasterYou've set your goals.You've set your intentions and targets.But maybe that little voice in your head is already talking crap...It's telling you who you are to think THIS year will be any different from last year when you didn't make much progress.Or maybe you don't have that voice but you are feeling alone in all you want to accomplish.Either way...the answer is you DON'T have to go it alone.I actually recommended to NOT doing it all by yourself...where's the...
2022-01-0535 minHappy HealthLearning to Adapt to Change"Don't let the concept of change scare you as much as the concept of staying unhappy."Change is what moves us forward. Change also scares the bejeezus about of many of us. And that fear keeps up stuck. It keeps us in a loop that we don't know how to remove ourselves from. But it's not the change that most people fear, it's the CONCEPT of it. And once you understand the concept and you understand what to expect, change becomes easy. In this episode, we go in...
2021-12-3032 minHappy HealthHow To Work on Your HappinessHave you ever sat and really thought about what Happiness means to you?Like legit, sat down and wrote it out. Not what it should be, not what others want for you but what you truly want?Most people haven't. It's thought of as this far-off thing that only happens when everything is perfectly aligned. But what if things are never perfect? What if they are never aligned just right?Does that mean you never get to be happy?I'm calling bs on that! In...
2021-12-1545 minHappy HealthHow to Make Space in Your Life to Take on MoreIt may sound like an oxymoron but in order to do more, you have to make things easy...We all have routines that we follow day in and day out...even if you don't realize it, you have a routine. Now when you want to add something to your life...maybe learning a new skill, taking a class, etc., it makes sense that you have to find the time AND energy to do it. Well how do you do that if your day is already stacked?By looking at what you ar...
2021-12-0930 minHappy HealthAre you Tracking Your Goals?So you have your goals written down. You are all excited for the new year so you can start crushing them. But do you have a way to TRACK them?Will you be able to see where you are each week? Each month?I set my goals yearly but I didn't have a great system for EASILY tracking them....until now. In this episode, I go through the importance of not just setting goals but taking that extra step and tracking them so I can see where I am so I...
2021-12-0132 minHappy HealthIs Being Relentless a Bad Thing?RelentlessWhat do you think when you hear that word?Do you think harsh, cruel, severe?Or do you think consistent, constant, persevering?It actually can be either...it just depends on the person.In this episode, I share a story about a time I wasn't relentless and it led to me losing something very important to me...and how it changed everything for me.
2021-11-0330 minHappy HealthAre you Competitive?Are you competitive?My husband and I were discussing this the other day and we were going back and forth on it.Here was the issue...he was saying I am competitive and I disagreed...lol...As I thought more about it, I disagreed because when I hear the word "competitive", I think of being a sore loser or not enjoying the thing you are competing in unless you win.And that's not me.BUT I do like to win and I do like to be compete depending on...
2021-10-2222 minHappy HealthNo Time for Self Care?It used to be at the bottom of my list.I would get to it when I "had time".But here's what happened...I would rarely find the time to actually get it done.Or I would work myself into a ball of stress and overwhelm and be forced to take a break.Neither of those options was ideal.And it needed to change.In this episode, I go through I make sure to make time for the most important person in my life
2021-10-1423 minHappy HealthAre Morning People More Productive?Does the early bird get the worm?Or are night owls more productive?I used to wake up super early because I HAD to and even though I am super chipper in the morning when I didn't have to wake up early in the morning anymore, I started to test some things out...What I found was that I actually do my best work from mid-morning to late afternoon and often get a burst of more brain energy around 7 pm.But when I was waking up super early, I was missing...
2021-10-0622 minHappy HealthIs Reading Fundamental?How many of you read regularly?No judgment!... I'm just curious!Reading books for some was such a chore in school that once it wasn't required, books became a thing of the past!For others, it is a huge part of their lifestyle.I'm one of those peeps.As a kid, I was put into one of those remedial reading groups. Turns out, I switch around letters and numbers sometimes. Couple that with the fact that I was extremely shy, my teacher figured I had trouble reading....
2021-09-2924 minHappy HealthWhat's Your Money Story?Man oh man was this a hard episode for me...Because my money story is you are not supposed to talk about money.But I've been diving deep into a few books and podcasts on money and the stories we have around them and I realized I have a TON of stories.So I figured I can't be the only one!This episode is different.This one is about getting you to just think about what your story might be and if and how it may be causing you...
2021-08-1822 minHappy HealthSlow Down to Speed UpWhat if you slowed speed for a bit and it helped you speed up in the future?It may sound crazy but sometimes that's exactly what we need to go to really push forward.It's actually what I have been focusing on this month and it is doing wonders! In this episode, I discuss how slowing down and being intentional about it can actually help you move forward more efficiently and effectively in the long run.
2021-08-1220 minHappy HealthGrowth Mindset with Scott DotyComing at you with another podcast episode! My guest today is New Jersey native, Scott Doty. He is an academic mentor and performance coach for high schoolers and undergrads. He coaches students as well as their parents on executive function, test prep, mental wellness habits and higher education admission. He is also the founder of Brainstorm Tutoring. In this episode, we discuss his unique approach to tutoring and caching that helps his students change not only their attitude about school and exams but about life! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SC
2021-07-0727 minHappy HealthCore Health with Kate BoyleMy guest today is Kate Boyle.Passionate about holistic health and great movement, Kate owns and operates Mind and Movement Pilates, a pilates and wellness studio in Melbourne, Australia.Having been an elite level dancer, she gravitated to a career in health due to her love of movement and wanting to get a better understanding of nutrition to improve overall health and performance. As a qualified nutritionist and food scientist, Kate has worked within the health and nutrition field for more than 16 years and is passionate about helping women move well, eliminate p...
2021-06-3025 minHappy HealthReimagining Your Hustle with Roxanne MerketMy guest today is amazing! She is a ball of energy and has a truly amazing mission. Let me tell you a little bit about her....Roxanne Merket is a digital marketer turned micro-business coach who helps moms recognize and care for the truest (and most forgotten) parts of themselves and she's on a mission to help 1000 women start a business.Military wife and mom of 2, Roxanne has been a digital marketer for over a decade. She’s the founder of Montmarena, a space for women who are discovering their entrepreneurial strength and need mentors and...
2021-06-2334 minHappy HealthRestoring the Nervous System with Shoshanna HamburgIs your nervous system a mess?Do you know what that means or even feels like?And how it may be affecting every other area of your life?This is exactly what my podcast guest, Shoshanna Hamburg does. Shoshanna is a seasoned bodywork therapist with over 32 years of diverse holistic healing experience. After her initial training in 1989, she expanded her repertoire to include bodywork instructor, Health & Lifestyle Educator, and Ayurvedic Practioner. In this episode, she shares tips and tricks on how to work on yourself as well as h...
2021-05-2647 min
I Want To Tell You One Thing16. Entrepreneurship is a Lonely Journey with Amy CattaneoToday's podcast guest is a serial entrepreneur, who seems to have done it all! Brick and mortar, network marketing, online coaching! Amy Cattaneo and her husband have owned a gym for 10 years. Three years ago she began selling essential oils. And now she's offering an online course for women looking for more happiness in their lives.
Her one thing: Entrepreneurship is lonely! Lonelier than you would guess.
We discuss what this loneliness looks like and the importance of having a coach or mentor to talk with and lean on in the journey. Amy is a huge fan of coaches and...
2021-05-1930 minHappy HealthWhy your Diet SucksYour diet sucks....This is NOT me saying this...as I don't even know what the heck most of you are eating.But I do know that many people get on a diet and feel miserable...and they feel that dieting sucks.They count down the days until they can eating "normal" again...and when they go back to their old ways...lose the results...so back to a diet.Eventually this leads to burnt out and not wanting to even think about dieting...In this episode, I talk...
2020-08-0626 minHappy Health5 Tips to Stay Healthy During the SummerSummer is here!!! Did you reach those health goals you set on January 1st?No? Well the summer is here already so it's too late right?Might as well just "enjoy" this summer and start back again in the fallBecause what's the point, right?Arrrrgghhh!!!! Noooooo!!!!Summer is a GREAT time to focus in and work on getting healthier!!! In this episode, I go through 5 tips on how to do that and WHY they are important to do NOW! Want more...
2020-06-1724 minHappy HealthHow to Be a Better CookDo you suck at cooking? But you WANT to get better at it?Well, this episode will be right up your alley! Most peeps when they are working on eating better and getting healthier realize one of the things that would really help is if they could cook their own food. It all sounds great in theory...Until you realize you hate doing it. You hate it because you think it's super time consuming. You avoid it because it just seems so daunting. You don't do it...
2020-06-0327 min
ALLWays Another WayEp:102 Happy Health with Amy CattaneoThere is one person that knows you the best. You.
What do you do when you health issues and you aren't getting the right answers?
What do you do when you think there is more to health than where you are?
Have you ever wondered if you could feel better?
My guest struggled with chronic illness until she found a solution that worked for her. Not only did she change her physical health, she transformed her mental health and her life.
Her inspiring story and infectious personality is just the inspiration we all need during this time of Covid-19.
Amy...
2020-05-1939 minHappy HealthNot Just a Trainer, with Ray CattaneoRay Cattaneo has over 10 years of personal training and health coaching experience and is the proud owner of infinity personal training, the #1 personal training studio in Allen TX. He is a mentor, health and business coach, is a National academy of Sports medicine certified personal trainer. A corrective exercise specialist and holds specializations from the Institute of transformational nutrition in hormones, autoimmune issues, digestive health and weight loss.
Ray and his amazing staff of 8 at Infinity Personal Training hold 23 certifications between all of them and has been changing lives in Allen for the last 9 years.
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2019-05-0332 minHappy Health2: Looking at the body as a Whole, with Holistic Nutritionist, Cathy FalkHey guys, It’s Amy. I am super excited to introduce my first interviewee! I’ve asked my friend,Cathy Falk who also happens to be an amazing holistic nutritionist to come share what she does and why.
I first met Cathy when she became a client at Infinity Personal Training, the studio my husband and I own. That was over 5 years ago and we have been friends ever since!
Before we get started, let me give you a little background on Cathy. After spending 17 years in the financial industry, Cathy went back to school and...
2019-04-0332 min
Happy Health1: Welcome! Who I am and why Happiness is like a muscle!My first episode!
Hey! I'm Amy. Thank you SO much for tuning into my podcast. In this episode, I explain who I am, what I do and WHY I choose to do it.
I created this podcast as a way to help others become happier and healthier. I will share the tips, tricks, lessons and methods I use and have learned along the way to getting the MOST out of life.
Every other week, I will also interview someone I believe has some joy and knowledge to bring to the world.
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2019-03-2828 min