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Free Your Story, Free Your LifeDivorcing Chaos to Heal from the Inside OutJennifer Levinson wanted to be a mom and build an incredible family with her then husband. However, very soon after the birth of her first child, she started facing physical and emotional challenges. She was dealing with postpartum depression and extreme mom guilt along with health challenges with her firstborn. At the same time, she wasn't feeling supported or connected with her husband. As her two children grew up and Jenn took on the bulk of the responsibilities, she started to feel the similar chaotic energy that was characteristic of her childhood home. While she knew something needed to ch...2023-03-1734 minFree Your Story, Free Your LifeBreaking the Fatherless Curse by Taking His Life BackAt 12 years old, Casey Martin took control of his life by picking up a gun to protect his mom. Abuse, infidelity, and a lack of a consistent father in his life had become norms at that point. His home life was so far away from the ideal Cosby Show family dynamic that he so wanted to be a part of. But instead of allowing his trauma and pain to continue to control his life, Casey decided to break the curse by simply deciding to do different and be different. Though it was definitely easier said than done, he is m...2023-02-2445 minFree Your Story, Free Your LifeFinding Purpose During a DMT TripPhung Nguyễn grew up in an immigrant family and was no stranger to hard work. Unlike other kids his age, Phung spent most of his time helping his entrepreneur dad with construction projects.
He struggled to communicate with his parents and felt like the black sheep of the family. And living in rural Louisiana didn't allow him to find real connections with other people.
The feeling of loneliness and believing that he didn't belong in the world led him down a destructive path. He leaned into heavy drug use and was suicidal for most of...2023-02-1055 minFree Your Story, Free Your LifeFollowing A Heart Centered DreamI knew what I wanted to do with my life when I was a sophomore in high school. But it was a heart centered dream, and heart centered dreams are terrifying. Now, almost 25 years later, I feel as though I've created an emotional writing coaching program. In this episode, I talk about the journey that led me back to my heart and the healing I've experienced through writing. 2023-02-0356 min
Free Your Story, Free Your LifeCelebrating PainI'm tired . . . aren't you? Of advertising my happiness while shoving my pain into a dark corner. Of chanting all the happy mantras and elevating all the feel good emotions while silencing the gravity of life's yin and yang. Maybe we are all tired of it. I hope so. Because if not, we create entire generations of people who have become skilled hiders. We simply become better at avoiding and escaping pain. Instead of celebrating what it is --- beautifully chaotic. Pain is our teacher. Pain is our conscious. Pain is transformational. Pain is just as valuable as love. So, I'm...2022-03-0148 minFree Your Story, Free Your LifeHome is Found WithinMost of our searching can be traced back to our desire to feel at home. But when you find home within yourself, you don't have to search outside of yourself anymore.2022-02-0350 minFree Your Story, Free Your LifeUnbranded Podcast with Amy Kochek - The Power of Your StoryI'm sharing an interview that I did with my friend and business partner, Coach AK.
Amy Kochek is a writer and business owner who believes that your story is the most powerful asset you possess.
In this episode of The Unbranded Podcast, Amy shares her own story and the power she found within by going back to her story to find the answers she needed.2021-11-3059 minFree Your Story, Free Your LifeThe Elements of Spiritual AbuseIt's a topic that is largely ignored, silenced, or discredited, and yet the amount victims suffering in silence warrants a louder, more conscious conversation.
To heal is to first acknowledge the gravity of what was experienced, even if the connotation of those words is strong. Once you acknowledge, healing can then take place and real recovery can then occur.
Join the conversation and share your experiences. Your voice and your story matters.2021-11-161h 02Free Your Story, Free Your LifeWhen Being Becomes More Important than DoingI've only survived on the doing aspect of life. I need quantifiable proof that I am loved and successful and worthy and valuable and you fill in the blank. When I first started this trip, I had a list of doing. I was going to do until I was "living the life of my dreams."
But then my trip started and I kept getting pushed into a deeper level of healing that kept telling me, "just be."
I panicked. If I'm just being, where is the quantifiable proof? My panic led me into my past trau...2021-10-121h 06Free Your Story, Free Your LifeThe Cost of a Decision | Episode 2 | Free Your Story, Free Your LifeMaking a major life changing decision can be difficult, especially when it goes against the norms of society or opposes the standards of how you were raised. When decisions are scary, they can make us doubt our own internal nudges that are pushing us into a state of complete discomfort and uncertainty.
Know that everything you are feeling in those moments are perfectly normal. Know that big decisions will cost you everything. Know that you are going to disappoint people. Know that many people who said they loved you will walk out the door.
It...2021-09-2058 minFree Your Story, Free Your LifeReclaiming MeIn April 2021, I decided to not renew my lease, give away all my belongings, and pack my small blue car with my clothes and other essentials and travel around the country. It seemed like a drastic decision, but in reality, it was long overdue.
For 33 years, I was in a cult, so I spent most of my life walking a path that was already predetermined for me. I spent years minimizing who I was and denying my own desires to fit into a life that was appropriate for the environment I was raised in.
In 2016...2021-09-1340 min
Glow Up, GyrlEveryone Has A Story. . . Tell Yours.Amy Kochek, Ghostwriter and Writing Coach joins the show to talk about unlocking our story within, embracing and owning our trauma, and sharing our stories in order to heal and help others. She also shares how she helps others tell their stories in her role as a ghostwriter. Learn more about Amy, HERE.Follow Amy on Instagram.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/glowupgyrl/messageSupport the Show.Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.c...2021-08-1038 min
Just One More CookieBuild Your Health CommunityIt's hard to go it alone, especially on your health journey. So, how do you go about building your ideal community that supports and encourages you along the way? That's what we dive into on this episode.
Also, you get a sneak peak into our weekly health calls and we give you some ideas on how to build your community. You don't have to do this alone. It's hard and can be overwhelming at times. So, recruit people to join you on improving your health and wellness. It's so much more fun when you do it with...2021-04-151h 01Just One More CookieThe Trap of Weight MaintenanceFor many of us, the BMI has been the guiding light leading us to the weight goal promised land. And we look at the people in the promised land and think, "If only I could get there I would be happier, prettier, fulfilled, etc."
But as we hear from people who have achieved their weight loss goals, what we have discovered is that the promised land sounds like it's more akin to a landfill disguised with potpourri.
Why? Well, we don't really know, which is why we have Bethany Mauk on this...2021-03-1245 minJust One More CookieBody Positivity Movement - Is it Helping or Hurting?The body positivity movement is a relatively new group, which has sparked many debates and brought to the forefront many voices with different opinions of what "body positivity" really means.
In this episode, we talk about the movement itself and then veer off into a journey of talking about our relationship with our bodies. More importantly, we talk about our relationships with ourselves - ALL of us.
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So, when we start making the choice to change our eating habits, we think this means we must resign ourselves to bland chicken, unseasoned broccoli, and brown rice every day and into eternity.
Well, the good new is, that couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, on this episode, we sit down and talk to Christine...2021-02-1536 minJust One More CookieReset to Goal SetWe get it - 2020 sucked for a lot of people. But, that doesn't mean we should live in regret and leave all the lessons and growth that may have occurred during 2020.
With every resolution and desire for change that you've established for 2021, you must match it with real, measurable goals. Unfortunately, we make a lot of mistakes when it comes to goal setting, which makes it that much more difficult to achieve our goals.
On this episode, we talk about some simple strategies you can use to create goals that...2021-02-0849 minJust One More CookieChoose Plans Not FadsAs we approach a new year - 2021 is sure to introduce new fad diets promising:
Quick Easy Results.
But the reality is, most fad diets punish your body and put you in a cycle of short term results that you won't be able to sustain. At the same time, they can increase your feelings of guilt and insecurities.
Instead of depending on the latest weight loss trends and fads, look for sustainable plans that align with your long term goals and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Check...2020-12-1449 minJust One More CookieSurviving the HolidaysIt's the most wonderful (anxiety-ridden, stressful, gluttonous, goal destroying, overwhelming) time of the year. If you have made any type of health goal, whether that be to lose weight or maintain healthy habits, the holidays can be the perfect time to get off track and never get back on until the new year. The problem with this is, you can create a cycle of guilt and negative self-talk when you allow chaos to surround you during the holidays, especially when it comes to your health. In this episode, we talk all things holidays and how to...2020-12-0400 minJust One More CookieJust Say NO!Such a simple word but a word that has so much power. Yet, it's a word that some of us struggle to say. And the result can be resentment, overcommitting ourselves, and living in constant guilt. There are times when we face so many struggles because of the weight of responsibilities on our shoulders. We are searching for a solution, and we have the answer . . . Just Say NO! Still sound too simple? Join us as we talk about the power of no, why we struggle to say no when we know we should, and the...2020-10-0500 minJust One More CookieHealth and Fitness at Any AgeWith each decade, and sometimes with each year, our bodies drastically change. And because of this, what was once easy or manageable feels like it's impossible. Heath and fitness can get tricky as we age. Hormones, injuries, health issues, apathy, and the amount of work we have to put in can seem daunting. For many, that's an excuse to just give up. But on this episode, we bring on an expert at health and fitness who can guide you through the process of health and fitness at any age.
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We all have them. And for most of us, we've got some pretty good ones that are completely valid. But on the other side of excuses is the life that we really want to be living. On the other side of excuses is the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health we long for.
So, how do we address our excuses. First, we are going to figure out why we holding...2020-08-131h 13Just One More CookieHealing Family RelationshipsHurt is inevitable, especially when that hurt comes from family members. What we don't realize is, holding on to hurt can turn into anger and bitterness. And the long term effects go beyond just impacting your relationships and how you feel about yourself and the world around you.
Bitterness and unforgiveness can literally start to attach your body, causing a number of physical conditions that can negatively impact your health - both mental and physical.
Join us and a special guest as we take you on a vulnerable journey into our own hurt we experienced within our families, how we...2020-07-201h 35Just One More CookieBreak the Cycle of ObesityThere are millions of children that are suffering from obesity. And, maybe we just shrug that number off and think, "They'll grow out of it."
But what many, especially parents, don't understand is the emotional and physical consequences of childhood obesity that may follow your child into adulthood. From higher morbidity rates and increased depression to difficulty maintaining a healthy weight and greater potential for cardiovascular disease.
The good news is, it is totally preventable and something that can start to be reversed TODAY! Not only do we offer some strategies, we also have our mom (Momma Gail) as a...2020-07-141h 10Just One More CookiePermission to sleep more - A LOT moreIt's one of the most ignored elements of a healthy lifestyle . . . SLEEP. Many of us have created a habit of neglecting a healthy sleep pattern because:
1. We don't know what that looks like for us.
2. We've trained our bodies to survive off of minimal sleep.
3. We haven't created a night time routine to encourage sleep.
The story is much the same with most of us. We know we need to get more sleep, but we don't think it is that big of a deal if we don't. But the reality is, lack of sleep is and will continue to wreak...2020-07-0759 minJust One More CookieBuilding Body ConfidenceMost of our insecurities weren’t given to us at birth. In fact, many of us spent our younger years in a state of confident bliss. We were wonderful, the world around us was wonderful, and we didn’t know any different.
And then we started to take on insecurities based on ridicule, others’ opinions, perceptions, and a list of other confidence destroyers. And then, the reflection that stared back at us in the mirror was unrecognizable.
The beauty of confidence is that we are the final decision makers about building or destroying our confidence. Join us as we talk about...2020-06-221h 32Just One More CookieThe Weight of StressChronic stress seems like a state that many of us have resigned ourselves to accept. And while stress is a reality, staying in that state can have short term and long term health conditions.
So why do we stay in survival mode as stress attacks our mental and physical health? Why do we ignore the sure signs of burnout? Why do we keep seeing the scale go up even though we are doing all the "right things." Why do we crave sugary, high calorie foods when we are stressed?
We tackle those questions and more in this episode about the...2020-06-161h 33Just One More CookieLet’s Get PhysicalIn most cases, we don't need to be convinced about the benefits of daily exercise. And yet, many of us don't have a regular exercise routine incorporated into our daily health journey.
In this week's episode, we are talking about some of the trauma and habits we hold on to that are keeping us from really enjoying exercise and giving your body the gift of movement.
We also give you some simple and practical ideas that you can incorporate today so that you can start an exercise routine that is connected to your goals, your personality, and your long term...2020-06-081h 15Just One More CookieI Get So Emotional EatingEmotions are tricky. Especially when your kitchen cabinets are filled with sweet and salty snacks and all things sugar and carbs. Many times, it is much easier to eat than deal with uncomfortable emotions that seem to overwhelm our minds and bodies . So we eat and then are met with the same emotions once we are done. Now we have heartache and heart burn. In this episode, we dive into the strategies you need to deal with emotional eating without getting on the never ending rollercoaster of emotions and carbs.2020-06-0159 minJust One More CookieCoping With Plateaus Without Self SabotageThe honeymoon stage of a new health journey can be exciting. The results are evident, you're getting compliments, and hope is easily accessible. Then, something changes. The weight stops coming off, the gains are at a standstill, your body isn't responding to your efforts, and you are left with paralyzing frustration and exhaustion.
In these moments, it is easy to quit. It's easy to sabotage yourself with negative mindsets, self-defeating beliefs, and hopelessness. In this episode, we talk about what can happen when we aren't aware of the characteristics of a plateau. And we also provide some strategies for coping...2020-05-2558 minJust One More CookieThe Balance Between Discipline and GraceIt's one of those words that carries quite a punch. Discipline can be a tool in weight loss that we know about but we struggle to implement it. In this episode, we break down the obstacles to discipline and how to overcome them. If you are looking for results, even in difficult times, this episode will give you the motivation and practical strategies you need to develop discipline within your health habits to experience real results.2020-05-1553 minJust One More CookieThe Turning PointFor most people, it is a moment or a series of events that leads them to a turning point in their lives. This is true for your health journey. Amy and Abby share their own personal turning points that started them on their health journey and encourage those that are at different stages of their own turning points.2020-05-051h 00
Becoming Your Greatest Possible Self Podcast | Business | Success | Motivation | Entrepreneurship with Chris BurnsCreate Your Success Story & Free Your Life With Amy KochekAmy Kochek owns a full-service writing business that offers coaching for writers, ghostwriting, editing, and interactive breakthrough seminars using the power of your story. Her clientele ranges from local businesses, influencers, entrepreneurs, coaches and consultants. The goal is simple – using the power of your story to impact your life and the lives of your target audience. A by-product of sharing your story is growing your business, building your brand, and solidifying your passion and purpose. The most powerful asset every person possesses is their story, and Amy helps organize, refine, and create engaging content that will attract the right aud...2019-10-021h 01
Team Ambition Fitness, LLCA Story to Tell w/ Amy KochekI have a story to tell w/Amy Kochek. Amy gives us insight as a Ghostwriter/Author and the many different stories as an entrepreneur. Her story of her journey from being a teacher to author/booker writer will inspire those looking to take a leap of faith on themselves.
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