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Live Well and Thrive with Mike TorchiaMike Torchia's Amazing Tips: The Hilarious Movie Night with Arnold SchwarzeneggerIn this entertaining episode, dive into a humorous and heartwarming reminiscence of a movie night like no other with the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger, alongside Ken Waller, Bill Grant, and Roger Callard. The conversation takes you back to the golden era of bodybuilding, painting a vivid picture of camaraderie and the essence of being a part of a brotherhood.
Hear about a comical evening squeezed into Arnold's car, loaded with massive personalities and even bigger physiques, trying to enjoy "Chinatown" with an unexpected twist as Arnold and Ken doze off mid-movie. The episode is not just nostalgia but...2025-02-2102 minLive Well and Thrive with Mike TorchiaMike Torchia's Thoughts: Feast Without Regret: How to Enjoy Holiday Meals WiselyWelcome to the Live Well and Thrive podcast, hosted by health and wellness expert Michael Torchia. In this episode, we tackle the popular yet flawed notion of skipping meals before holiday feasts to "make room" for indulgence. Michael shares insights into the body's caloric processing and offers practical advice on balancing food intake to avoid the uncomfortable aftermath of overeating, such as bloating and fatigue.
Listeners will learn how to prepare for celebratory meals by adjusting their caloric consumption starting two days prior, thus ensuring they can enjoy Thanksgiving pies or Christmas stuffing without feeling stuffed. This...2025-01-1402 minLive Well and Thrive with Mike Torchia#25 Darcy Donavan | Laughter, Dogs, and the Journey to StardomToday, I have a very special guest, and I gotta say, I cannot stop laughing. Honestly, this is probably going to be the most fun interview ever. Her name is Darcy Donavan, and she is one hell of a woman.
In this episode, Darcy and I dive into her love for dogs and the misconceptions about pit bulls. Darcy shares heartwarming and hilarious stories about her pets, including how they bring joy and protection into her life. From her majestic husky wolf Bella to her angelic pit bull Max, Darcy's tales are as entertaining as they are...2024-06-0336 minLive Well and Thrive with Mike Torchia#24 Dr. Elyse Kent | The Healing Power of Pets: A Vet's InsightI'm thrilled to have Dr. Elyse Kent with us today, a renowned mobile veterinarian who combines her extensive medical expertise with a deep love and compassion for animals. In our conversation, Dr. Kent and I explore the incredible benefits and some of the lesser-known challenges of pet ownership.
We start by discussing why Dr. Kent isn't a fan of dog parks, highlighting the health risks they pose to our furry friends. We also talk about the rise of dog-friendly spaces in California and the joy of seeing pets included in our daily lives. Dr. Kent shares fascinating...2024-05-3130 min
The GROW! ShowOrganization: The Six Things You Should Do Before the End of The YearIn this episode, Marty Grunder shares the six things teams should be doing now to finish the year on a good note. Consider this your end-of-year checklist for the next few weeks!
Discussion Points:
End of Year ideas to thank clients, staff, and your community
December is 8% of your year- don’t take time off
A plan has to include execution, not just planning
Where do you want to be next year at this time? Start planning now
Plan and block out your calendar - all planning is good!
Read 2 books between now and the end of...2023-12-0612 min
Just Between CoachesWorkshops and Homework (Joy Torchia)Joy Torchia is a certified coach in the ACES program at Mirasee and founder of Torchlight Life Design LLC. Prior to coaching, she was in the nonprofit sector for two decades, developing entrepreneurship education programs for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.In this episode we discuss:What’s the difference between workshopping and homework?Why is it important to give homework to coaching clients?What are some of the mistakes that coaches make when giving homework or wanting to workshop something with their clients during a session?What’s getting in the way of y...2023-03-2224 min
Just Between CoachesPerfectionism: Friend or Foe? (Joy Torchia)Episode summary: A common perception is that perfectionism is the same as striving to be your best. Joy Torchia, the founder of Torchlight Life Design Coaching & Consulting, thinks it’s a trait to become aware of and overcome. But is there any situation in which perfectionism can serve you? Can perfectionism be a friend? Or is it always a fear-based foe? And why is it so hard to change the pattern of perfectionism that is blocking you from moving forward? In this episode, Melinda Cohan talks to Joy about perfectionism and how it impacts our coaching businesses. Joy beli...2021-11-0330 min