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Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-ImprovementGet Motivated to Start Working Out by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe on Building Consistent FitnessDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3825:
Kate Hesse breaks down how to stop relying on fleeting willpower and instead build sustainable motivation for regular exercise by connecting deeply with your personal “why.” With practical strategies for accountability and habit-building, she helps you create a workout routine that feels natural, not forced.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/start-working-out/
Quotes to ponder:
"Get really clear on your...
2025-11-3009 min
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-ImprovementIs Watching TV Self-Care by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe on How to Live IntentionallyDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3752:
Kate Hesse explores whether watching television counts as self-care or if it’s simply a distraction. By highlighting the importance of intention, moderation, and how we engage with what we watch, she shows how TV can either drain our energy or serve as nourishment, connection, and even self-work when approached consciously.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/is-watching-tv-self-care/
Quotes to ponder:...
2025-09-2711 min
Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and NutritionSquare Breath to Balance Your Mind and Body by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe on Rest and RecoveryDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3011:
Kate Hesse explains how Square Breath, a balanced breathing technique with equal inhales, exhales, and breath retentions, helps restore calm and focus by shifting the body from a stress response to a state of rest. She shares personal insights on how this practice fosters comfort with life’s transitions, offering both a mental reset and deeper resilience in uncertain times.
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2025-06-1209 min
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-ImprovementWant to Feel Balanced? Learn How to Start Each Day with a Sadhana by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest BreatheDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3616:
Kate Hesse shares how establishing a morning sadhana, a personalized spiritual practice, can bring calm, clarity, and intention to your day. Whether it's just a few minutes of breathwork or a more elaborate routine, she explains how to build a practice that meets you where you are and evolves with your life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/sadhana/
Quotes to...
2025-05-3112 min
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-ImprovementDo You Struggle Between Doing Too Much and Too Little? by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest BreatheDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3576:Kate Hesse explores the tension between burnout and underperformance, offering a compassionate look at how our energy levels naturally ebb and flow. By addressing night owl habits, the pros and cons of routines, and how rest might not be laziness but necessary recovery, she empowers readers to find a more sustainable rhythm rooted in self-awareness and nature's cycles.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishnestbreathe...
2025-04-2609 min
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-ImprovementSelf-Care vs Self-Work And Why Knowing the Difference Is So Important by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest BreatheDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3468:Kate Hesse highlights the critical distinction between self-care and self-work, explaining how each serves unique purposes in maintaining balance. While self-care replenishes energy and promotes relaxation, self-work involves active growth and introspection, often requiring effort and intention. By understanding and balancing these practices, we can better align with our needs, achieve personal growth, and maintain well-being.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/self-care-vs-self-work-and-why-it-matters/
2025-01-2113 min
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-ImprovementImprove Your Life in One Minute a Day by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe on Self CareDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3348:Kate Hesse shares three powerful self-care techniques that can improve your life in just one minute a day. By practicing the audible exhale, maintaining a multi-year journal, and taking mindful moments, you can effectively reduce stress, increase mindfulness, and track your personal growth. These simple tools offer quick yet impactful ways to bring more balance and joy into your daily routine.Read along with the original article(s...
2024-10-0810 min
Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and NutritionEverything You Need to Know About Your Nervous System by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe on How to Handle StressKate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe shares everything you need to know about your nervous systemEpisode 2312: Everything You Need to Know About Your Nervous System by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe on How to Handle StressWhen you implement the NNB Formula, you get really clear on your priorities and values, you set and hold healthy boundaries in alignment with those priorities and values, and you build a sustainable self-care and self-work routine into your life. And suddenly, living a life you love stops being a dream and becomes your everyday reality.
2023-10-0912 minOptimal Health Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYEverything You Need to Know About Your Nervous System by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe on How to Handle StressKate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe shares everything you need to know about your nervous systemEpisode 2312: Everything You Need to Know About Your Nervous System by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe on How to Handle StressWhen you implement the NNB Formula, you get really clear on your priorities and values, you set and hold healthy boundaries in alignment with those priorities and values, and you build a sustainable self-care and self-work routine into your life. And suddenly, living a life you love stops being a dream and becomes your everyday reality.
2023-10-0912 min
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-ImprovementSelf-Compassion: A Powerful Tool For Wellbeing by Kate Hesse on How to Be More Kind to YourselfKate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe talks about self-compassion as a tool for wellbeingEpisode 2925: Self-Compassion: A Powerful Tool For Wellbeing by Kate Hesse on How to Be More Kind to YourselfWhen you implement the NNB Formula, you get really clear on your priorities and values, you set and hold healthy boundaries in alignment with those priorities and values, and you build a sustainable self-care and self-work routine into your life. And suddenly, living a life you love stops being a dream and becomes your everyday reality.There are three pillars in t...
2023-10-0411 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeCreating a Consistent Self-Care Routine - Ep33Creating a new habit often comes with challenges. But when the new habit you're trying to create is one we often view as non-essential, it adds even more of a challenge to the situation!
In this episode we dive into tools and techniques to help you create a consistent self-care routine.
And don't forget to get your copy of the free Self-Care Toolkit with everything you need to create a self-care routine that works for you and your life! Download your copy at: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/selfcaretoolkit
Additional Resources:
What self-care...
2023-09-1215 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeCreating a Consistent Self-Care Routine - Ep33Creating a new habit often comes with challenges. But when the new habit you're trying to create is one we often view as non-essential, it adds even more of a challenge to the situation!
In this episode we dive into tools and techniques to help you create a consistent self-care routine.
And don't forget to get your copy of the free Self-Care Toolkit with everything you need to create a self-care routine that works for you and your life! Download your copy at: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/selfcaretoolkit
Additional Resources:
What self-care...
2023-09-1215 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to Use Productive Procrastination to Reclaim Your Time - Ep32It's normal and natural to need breaks. In fact, taking a break from a project can actually make you more productive by igniting your creative problem solving and allowing you to return to the project refreshed and reenergized. The problem isn't taking breaks, it's what you choose to do during those breaks!
In this episode we're diving into productive procrastination - a technique which allows you to maximize your time when you take breaks - not only making you more productive, but actually reclaiming time - it's like adding extra hours to your day.
Don't...
2023-08-2216 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to Use Productive Procrastination to Reclaim Your Time - Ep32It's normal and natural to need breaks. In fact, taking a break from a project can actually make you more productive by igniting your creative problem solving and allowing you to return to the project refreshed and reenergized. The problem isn't taking breaks, it's what you choose to do during those breaks!
In this episode we're diving into productive procrastination - a technique which allows you to maximize your time when you take breaks - not only making you more productive, but actually reclaiming time - it's like adding extra hours to your day.
Don't...
2023-08-2216 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to Successfully Maintain Motivation Despite Challenges - Ep31When facing a project or task that feels challenging, it can be easy to lose motivation and drive. You might even find this causes certain projects or tasks to stagnate on your to-do list week after week, month after month, or perhaps even year after year. In this episode, we're diving into five tools and mindset shifts to help you maintain your motivation and drive in the face of challenges!
And don't forget to grab the companion Worksheet for this episode at https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p31
Additional Resources:
Get the Self-Care T...
2023-08-1516 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to Successfully Maintain Motivation Despite Challenges - Ep31When facing a project or task that feels challenging, it can be easy to lose motivation and drive. You might even find this causes certain projects or tasks to stagnate on your to-do list week after week, month after month, or perhaps even year after year. In this episode, we're diving into five tools and mindset shifts to help you maintain your motivation and drive in the face of challenges!
And don't forget to grab the companion Worksheet for this episode at https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p31
Additional Resources:
Get the Self-Care T...
2023-08-1516 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeAre You the Problem In Your Life? - Ep30It can be really hard when we begin to suspect that we might be the problem in our lives. AND it can be incredibly liberating - because it means we're actually in control of fixing that problem when we recognize we're the cause of it! In this episode we dive into a few signs you might be the problem in your life, and the mindset that allows you to make the best use of that new awareness to get out of your own way!
Don't forget to grab this week's guided meditation to help you cultivate your o...
2023-08-0817 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeAre You the Problem In Your Life? - Ep30It can be really hard when we begin to suspect that we might be the problem in our lives. AND it can be incredibly liberating - because it means we're actually in control of fixing that problem when we recognize we're the cause of it! In this episode we dive into a few signs you might be the problem in your life, and the mindset that allows you to make the best use of that new awareness to get out of your own way!
Don't forget to grab this week's guided meditation to help you cultivate your o...
2023-08-0817 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeWhere to Focus Your Time & Energy to Maximize Productivity, Resilience, and Joy! - Ep29It's easy to get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life you forget to check in and determine if you're actually spending your time and energy in the best way possible for you. In this episode, we dive into several different filters you can use to determine the best use of your time and energy - not only maximizing your productivity, but also your resilience and joy!
There are a ton of different filters, tools, and techniques mentioned in this episode - get this week's companion worksheet with everything you need to get...
2023-08-0111 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeWhere to Focus Your Time & Energy to Maximize Productivity, Resilience, and Joy! - Ep29It's easy to get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life you forget to check in and determine if you're actually spending your time and energy in the best way possible for you. In this episode, we dive into several different filters you can use to determine the best use of your time and energy - not only maximizing your productivity, but also your resilience and joy!
There are a ton of different filters, tools, and techniques mentioned in this episode - get this week's companion worksheet with everything you need to get...
2023-08-0111 minOptimal Health Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYGet Motivated to Start Working Out by Kate Hesse on Sticking to an Exercise RoutineKate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe talks about how to motivate yourself to workoutEpisode 2227: Get Motivated to Start Working Out by Kate Hesse on Sticking to an Exercise RoutineWhen you implement the NNB Formula, you get really clear on your priorities and values, you set and hold healthy boundaries in alignment with those priorities and values, and you build a sustainable self-care and self-work routine into your life. And suddenly, living a life you love stops being a dream and becomes your everyday reality.There are three pillars in the NNB F...
2023-07-2709 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to Respond When You Get Resistance to Your Boundaries - Ep28Have you ever tried to draw a healthy boundary to protect your time, energy, or other resource, only to have someone react really negatively to it? Did you wonder why they reacted so poorly, and what the best way was to respond?
In this episode we're diving into why people might react poorly to your boundaries - AND what do about it!
Need help building your boundary muscle? Take the Boundaries Quiz and get a boundary building plan tailored to meet you where you're at: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/quiz
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2023-07-2514 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to Respond When You Get Resistance to Your Boundaries - Ep28Have you ever tried to draw a healthy boundary to protect your time, energy, or other resource, only to have someone react really negatively to it? Did you wonder why they reacted so poorly, and what the best way was to respond?
In this episode we're diving into why people might react poorly to your boundaries - AND what do about it!
Need help building your boundary muscle? Take the Boundaries Quiz and get a boundary building plan tailored to meet you where you're at: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/quiz
Additional Resources:
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2023-07-2514 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to Stop Procrastinating on Projects Outside Your Comfort Zone - Ep27Is there something in your life you keep putting off because it's outside your comfort zone? Do you know life would be better in some way - big or small - if you could finally just DO that thing?
In this week's episode I'm covering five different tools and techniques to help you tackle projects outside your comfort zone with as much ease and confidence as possible!
And don't forget to get the Cheat Sheet for this episode where I include all five tools and techniques to help you start taking action on something you've...
2023-07-1816 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to Stop Procrastinating on Projects Outside Your Comfort Zone - Ep27Is there something in your life you keep putting off because it's outside your comfort zone? Do you know life would be better in some way - big or small - if you could finally just DO that thing?
In this week's episode I'm covering five different tools and techniques to help you tackle projects outside your comfort zone with as much ease and confidence as possible!
And don't forget to get the Cheat Sheet for this episode where I include all five tools and techniques to help you start taking action on something you've...
2023-07-1816 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to Beat Spiritual Burnout - Ep26Regardless of how spiritual or religious you are, we all can experience spiritual burnout. In this episode, I cover several different reasons you might experience spiritual burnout as well as actionable tools and techniques to help you recover from it.
Don't forget to grab this week's worksheet with everything you need to get started understanding and recovering from spiritual burnout at https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p26
Additional Resources:
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Get the Free Self-Care Toolkit: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/selfcaretoolkit
2023-07-1117 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to Beat Spiritual Burnout - Ep26Regardless of how spiritual or religious you are, we all can experience spiritual burnout. In this episode, I cover several different reasons you might experience spiritual burnout as well as actionable tools and techniques to help you recover from it.
Don't forget to grab this week's worksheet with everything you need to get started understanding and recovering from spiritual burnout at https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p26
Additional Resources:
Learn More and Register for Intuition 101: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/intuition-101/ save 25% with code PODCAST
Get the Free Self-Care Toolkit: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/selfcaretoolkit
2023-07-1117 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeConfidently Speaking With Your Authentic Voice - Ep25If you listened to last week's episode and have gone through the steps to find your Authentic Voice, you're ready to take the next steps to learn how to speak it with confidence.
In order to confidently speak with your authentic voice, you need to not only identify but also release the old stories which have been muffling that authentic voice. You need to identify your cheerleaders and work on building your confidence through using your authentic voice with people you feel safe with. And you need to find the right tools and techniques for you to...
2023-07-0416 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeConfidently Speaking With Your Authentic Voice - Ep25If you listened to last week's episode and have gone through the steps to find your Authentic Voice, you're ready to take the next steps to learn how to speak it with confidence.
In order to confidently speak with your authentic voice, you need to not only identify but also release the old stories which have been muffling that authentic voice. You need to identify your cheerleaders and work on building your confidence through using your authentic voice with people you feel safe with. And you need to find the right tools and techniques for you to...
2023-07-0416 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeLet others know what you truly want and need when you find your authentic voice! - Ep24Have you ever found yourself saying - “it’s ok” or “it’s not a big deal” when in reality it really isn’t ok and it is a big deal? Maybe you find yourself fuming in frustration because you’re stuck at work alone finishing up a big project - after telling everyone you’d be ok if they went home to their families.
Finding your authentic voice is learning to align the words you use to communicate and the way you communicate them with what feels good and right at your core.
Your authentic voice is...
2023-06-2713 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeLet others know what you truly want and need when you find your authentic voice! - Ep24Have you ever found yourself saying - “it’s ok” or “it’s not a big deal” when in reality it really isn’t ok and it is a big deal? Maybe you find yourself fuming in frustration because you’re stuck at work alone finishing up a big project - after telling everyone you’d be ok if they went home to their families.
Finding your authentic voice is learning to align the words you use to communicate and the way you communicate them with what feels good and right at your core.
Your authentic voice is...
2023-06-2713 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeMastering What It Means to Show Up For Yourself - Ep23How you show up is all about the way you interact and engage with the world around you as well as your own internal world. It includes the things you think, say, and do - and how you think, say, and do them.
In this episode, we cover the different ways you can show up for yourself and others. How to know when you're showing up for yourself, and what might be preventing you from treating yourself with the same care, compassion, and respect, you treat the important people in your life.
Additional R...
2023-06-2013 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeMastering What It Means to Show Up For Yourself - Ep23How you show up is all about the way you interact and engage with the world around you as well as your own internal world. It includes the things you think, say, and do - and how you think, say, and do them.
In this episode, we cover the different ways you can show up for yourself and others. How to know when you're showing up for yourself, and what might be preventing you from treating yourself with the same care, compassion, and respect, you treat the important people in your life.
Additional R...
2023-06-2013 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeWhy It’s So Beneficial to Understand Your Stress Response - Ep22Baked into our brains is the desire to survive. And when we’re faced with something that could put our survival in jeopardy, our brain, and body, react by triggering a stress response which prepares us to best handle the threat.
But whether you respond with the fight, flight, freeze, or fawn response, understanding how you instinctively respond to stress allows you to address those things that aren't actual dangers, in a way that sets you up for a positive outcome.
In this episode, we're covering the psychological way we respond to stress. And I'm di...
2023-06-1318 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeWhy It’s So Beneficial to Understand Your Stress Response - Ep22Baked into our brains is the desire to survive. And when we’re faced with something that could put our survival in jeopardy, our brain, and body, react by triggering a stress response which prepares us to best handle the threat.
But whether you respond with the fight, flight, freeze, or fawn response, understanding how you instinctively respond to stress allows you to address those things that aren't actual dangers, in a way that sets you up for a positive outcome.
In this episode, we're covering the psychological way we respond to stress. And I'm di...
2023-06-1318 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeSanity-Saving Tools to Stop Your Overthinking - Ep21If you struggle with overthinking, you're not alone. Whether you get stuck making even the smallest of decisions or find yourself in a mental loop of catastrophizing and picturing the worst case scenario, this episode has tools and techniques to help you break out of this mental pattern.
As you shift out of overthinking, you're able to reclaim time and gain more ease in all aspects of your life.
And don't forget to download this weeks worksheet with more information on all of the tools and techniques I covered today - you can get your...
2023-06-0615 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeSanity-Saving Tools to Stop Your Overthinking - Ep21If you struggle with overthinking, you're not alone. Whether you get stuck making even the smallest of decisions or find yourself in a mental loop of catastrophizing and picturing the worst case scenario, this episode has tools and techniques to help you break out of this mental pattern.
As you shift out of overthinking, you're able to reclaim time and gain more ease in all aspects of your life.
And don't forget to download this weeks worksheet with more information on all of the tools and techniques I covered today - you can get your...
2023-06-0615 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Social Obligations - Ep20Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by your social calendar. In this episode we're diving into the best way to manage all the social activities in your life without feeling overwhelmed.
How you balance your social calendar and what "full" looks like is going to be as unique as you are. So grab this week's worksheet for Editing Your Social Calendar and get started finding the right balance for you! You can get your copy at https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p20
Additional Resources:
Boundaries Quick Start...
2023-05-1614 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Social Obligations - Ep20Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by your social calendar. In this episode we're diving into the best way to manage all the social activities in your life without feeling overwhelmed.
How you balance your social calendar and what "full" looks like is going to be as unique as you are. So grab this week's worksheet for Editing Your Social Calendar and get started finding the right balance for you! You can get your copy at https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p20
Additional Resources:
Boundaries Quick Start...
2023-05-1614 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow Your Clutter May Be Hurting You - And What to Do About It! - Ep19Although we don't always think about it, there's a clear connection between disorganization and clutter in our physical world and disorganization and clutter in our mental world.
If you're feeling stressed, scattered, frustrated, overwhelmed, or as though you just can't keep up with everything, this episode is for you! And bonus - when you get organized you actually reclaim time.
But this isn't as easy as simply buying new storage solutions or getting rid of a few things you no longer need - so grab this week's worksheet at https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p19 for everything...
2023-05-0917 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow Your Clutter May Be Hurting You - And What to Do About It! - Ep19Although we don't always think about it, there's a clear connection between disorganization and clutter in our physical world and disorganization and clutter in our mental world.
If you're feeling stressed, scattered, frustrated, overwhelmed, or as though you just can't keep up with everything, this episode is for you! And bonus - when you get organized you actually reclaim time.
But this isn't as easy as simply buying new storage solutions or getting rid of a few things you no longer need - so grab this week's worksheet at https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p19 for everything...
2023-05-0917 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeStop working hard and start taking breaks to be productive - Ep18In a nutshell, taking breaks actually helps you be MORE productive, not less. And working hard without breaks is a great way to be LESS productive.
In this episode we dive into the the science and research behind taking breaks and the impact they have on your productivity. We also talk about how to make the most of your breaks so you can be your productive best!
I skimmed the surface of several tools and techniques in today's episode, so be sure to check out the additional resources linked below for anything which resonated with...
2023-05-0214 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeStop working hard and start taking breaks to be productive - Ep18In a nutshell, taking breaks actually helps you be MORE productive, not less. And working hard without breaks is a great way to be LESS productive.
In this episode we dive into the the science and research behind taking breaks and the impact they have on your productivity. We also talk about how to make the most of your breaks so you can be your productive best!
I skimmed the surface of several tools and techniques in today's episode, so be sure to check out the additional resources linked below for anything which resonated with...
2023-05-0214 min
The Beauty in the MessEp. 28 Practicing Self-Care with Kate HesseThis episode is about Kate Hesse sharing her wisdom of how to truly practice self-care and the difference between self-care and self-work. Kate learned the hard way after feeling so much pressure at work that she would have to shut the door, curl up under her desk, and cry at the end of each day. Kate realized that something needed to change. In this episode, Kate discusses how to set healthy boundaries and the importance of having them as well as how to quiet your inner critic and even change what it says to you and why this is...
2023-04-2652 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeThe Opportunity & Invitation in Your Weaknesses - ep17Do you feel guilty because your mind keeps returning to thoughts of how you're failing instead of the positive thoughts you're "supposed" to think? Maybe you're feeling stuck or stagnant as though you can't make any progress in your life?
If this sounds like you, it's possible you've fallen into the trap of "only thinking positive thoughts" You might have heard terms like spiritual bypass and toxic positivity before. Today we're talking about why these things are detrimental to your own growth and healing and the importance of examining your perceived weaknesses and then flipping your mental...
2023-04-2512 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeThe Opportunity & Invitation in Your Weaknesses - ep17Do you feel guilty because your mind keeps returning to thoughts of how you're failing instead of the positive thoughts you're "supposed" to think? Maybe you're feeling stuck or stagnant as though you can't make any progress in your life?
If this sounds like you, it's possible you've fallen into the trap of "only thinking positive thoughts" You might have heard terms like spiritual bypass and toxic positivity before. Today we're talking about why these things are detrimental to your own growth and healing and the importance of examining your perceived weaknesses and then flipping your mental...
2023-04-2512 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeIdentifying the Right Resources for You and Preventing Information Overload! - Ep16We live in a time of constant access to more information than our grandparents could have ever dreamed of. But that also means it's incredibly easy to become overwhelmed by it all - especially if you're dealing with upheaval in your life and everyone is offering their own advice. You might also struggle to determine which resources are the right choice for you - and this struggle can be even harder if you're already feeling tapped out by everything on your plate.
In this episode, we cover the process of evaluating resources to pick the best fit...
2023-04-1816 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeIdentifying the Right Resources for You and Preventing Information Overload! - Ep16We live in a time of constant access to more information than our grandparents could have ever dreamed of. But that also means it's incredibly easy to become overwhelmed by it all - especially if you're dealing with upheaval in your life and everyone is offering their own advice. You might also struggle to determine which resources are the right choice for you - and this struggle can be even harder if you're already feeling tapped out by everything on your plate.
In this episode, we cover the process of evaluating resources to pick the best fit...
2023-04-1816 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeWhy the Moon Effects You and How to Work With It’s Cycles - Ep15If you're feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and burnt out, today's episode could be exactly what you need to help bring you back into balance! We have the ability to light up the night as bright as the middle of the day. But not only do we have a physiological response to the stages of the lunar cycle, we also can gain great benefit from learning to live in rhythm with this cycle. In today's episode I'm diving into the research behind the way our body responds to the moon as well as the benefit that can be gained from learning...
2023-04-1114 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeWhy the Moon Effects You and How to Work With It’s Cycles - Ep15If you're feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and burnt out, today's episode could be exactly what you need to help bring you back into balance! We have the ability to light up the night as bright as the middle of the day. But not only do we have a physiological response to the stages of the lunar cycle, we also can gain great benefit from learning to live in rhythm with this cycle. In today's episode I'm diving into the research behind the way our body responds to the moon as well as the benefit that can be gained from learning...
2023-04-1114 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeWhat Grounding Is, Why You Need It, and How to Get Started! - Ep14You may have heard the term grounding before and even heard how important it is for your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. But like today's questioner, you might be confused by what exactly grounding is and why it's so important!
Today I'm diving into the why behind the technique, what it is - and just as importantly - what it isn't - and offering three different grounding techniques to get you started! PLUS - I want to make sure you have the tools you need, so this week not only do I have a worksheet for you...
2023-04-0421 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeWhat Grounding Is, Why You Need It, and How to Get Started! - Ep14You may have heard the term grounding before and even heard how important it is for your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. But like today's questioner, you might be confused by what exactly grounding is and why it's so important!
Today I'm diving into the why behind the technique, what it is - and just as importantly - what it isn't - and offering three different grounding techniques to get you started! PLUS - I want to make sure you have the tools you need, so this week not only do I have a worksheet for you...
2023-04-0421 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to maintain focus when your mind starts to wander - Ep13It happens to the best of us. You sit down to work with the best of intentions but find your mind starts churning like a hamster on a wheel and suddenly you’re way behind the schedule you set for yourself. Maybe you sit down to a challenging project, and quickly find your mind is focused on anything but that project? Or perhaps there are a few projects and tasks you consistently struggle to focus on.
It’s natural for the mind to wander. Especially when you become overwhelmed, your mind has a tendency to retreat into “safer”...
2023-03-2813 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to maintain focus when your mind starts to wander - Ep13It happens to the best of us. You sit down to work with the best of intentions but find your mind starts churning like a hamster on a wheel and suddenly you’re way behind the schedule you set for yourself. Maybe you sit down to a challenging project, and quickly find your mind is focused on anything but that project? Or perhaps there are a few projects and tasks you consistently struggle to focus on.
It’s natural for the mind to wander. Especially when you become overwhelmed, your mind has a tendency to retreat into “safer”...
2023-03-2813 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeRemarkable Tools for Time Management - Episode 12If you feel like there's never enough time no matter how hard you try, and you're pretty sure you just need to discover the time management tool that helps other people stay on top of everything, this episode is for you! Today we're going beyond the standard time management techniques to get to the root of your time management problems.
For many years I thought I just needed to learn the right time management technique, and I'd be able to breeze through my to-do list each day. But the truth was I was simply adding too many t...
2023-03-2117 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeRemarkable Tools for Time Management - Episode 12If you feel like there's never enough time no matter how hard you try, and you're pretty sure you just need to discover the time management tool that helps other people stay on top of everything, this episode is for you! Today we're going beyond the standard time management techniques to get to the root of your time management problems.
For many years I thought I just needed to learn the right time management technique, and I'd be able to breeze through my to-do list each day. But the truth was I was simply adding too many t...
2023-03-2117 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to Control Your Emotions - Ep 11If you feel like your emotions tend to run the show, and you're just along for the ride - like a small child holding the end of the leash for an excited and powerful dog - this episode is for you! Learning to control your emotions isn't about banishing anything you don't want to feel. Rather, it's about discovering how to step into the driver's seat so you can experience emotions without allowing them to sweep you away.
In today's episode I'm covering several different tools and techniques you can use to take back control - but do...
2023-03-1418 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to Control Your Emotions - Ep 11If you feel like your emotions tend to run the show, and you're just along for the ride - like a small child holding the end of the leash for an excited and powerful dog - this episode is for you! Learning to control your emotions isn't about banishing anything you don't want to feel. Rather, it's about discovering how to step into the driver's seat so you can experience emotions without allowing them to sweep you away.
In today's episode I'm covering several different tools and techniques you can use to take back control - but do...
2023-03-1418 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeMagical Methods to Make Even Your Chores Enjoyable! - Ep10Let's be honest for a minute. Sometimes, no matter how much work we do to fill our lives with things we love, there will still be things we have to do, or experience, which we might otherwise wish to avoid. But that doesn't mean we can't still find a way to make those things enjoyable!
In today's episode I cover several different methods to help make even your chores enjoyable! And we dive into the research behind why the way you approach these tasks makes a BIG difference.
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
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2023-03-0714 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeMagical Methods to Make Even Your Chores Enjoyable! - Ep10Let's be honest for a minute. Sometimes, no matter how much work we do to fill our lives with things we love, there will still be things we have to do, or experience, which we might otherwise wish to avoid. But that doesn't mean we can't still find a way to make those things enjoyable!
In today's episode I cover several different methods to help make even your chores enjoyable! And we dive into the research behind why the way you approach these tasks makes a BIG difference.
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
Lis...
2023-03-0714 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to Shift Your Life When Everything Feels Like a Chore - Ep 9It’s a terrible feeling when you wake up knowing the only thing ahead of you is chores you need to struggle your way through until you fall back into bed at the end of the day. In today's episode we're discussing the different reasons why you might be feeling like this and the steps you can start taking to change it!
I’ve created a checklist to go along with this episode, it covers several different questions you can ask yourself to help determine why everything in your life feels like a chore. You can get your c...
2023-02-2815 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeHow to Shift Your Life When Everything Feels Like a Chore - Ep 9It’s a terrible feeling when you wake up knowing the only thing ahead of you is chores you need to struggle your way through until you fall back into bed at the end of the day. In today's episode we're discussing the different reasons why you might be feeling like this and the steps you can start taking to change it!
I’ve created a checklist to go along with this episode, it covers several different questions you can ask yourself to help determine why everything in your life feels like a chore. You can get your c...
2023-02-2815 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeThe insidious impact of stress on your clear thinking! - Ep8For so many years I thought stress was what motivated me and kept me going. And while stress was helping my already overtaxed adrenal system keep me functioning in a somewhat normal manner, it was a short term solution that if I hadn't changed course could have only lead to adrenal fatigue (or worse).
But even if stress is getting you moving, it isn’t sharpening your mind. It’s doing the exact opposite. Today we talk about the problem with stress. If there is a good form of stress. And how to actually sharpen your mind for your...
2023-02-2119 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeThe insidious impact of stress on your clear thinking! - Ep8For so many years I thought stress was what motivated me and kept me going. And while stress was helping my already overtaxed adrenal system keep me functioning in a somewhat normal manner, it was a short term solution that if I hadn't changed course could have only lead to adrenal fatigue (or worse).
But even if stress is getting you moving, it isn’t sharpening your mind. It’s doing the exact opposite. Today we talk about the problem with stress. If there is a good form of stress. And how to actually sharpen your mind for your...
2023-02-2119 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeThe non-woo-woo reasons to trust your intuition - Ep7It's so easy to dismiss our intuition when we can't find a logical reason to follow it. And yet, if you take a few moments to Monday morning quarterback those decisions, you might start to realize your intuition actually was guiding you in the right direction.
You know I'm big on the WHY behind the mental and emotional hygiene tools and techniques I share. And following my intuition is a BIG tool in my toolkit. So today, let’s dive into the science behind your intuition.
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
Get Intuition 101 at 25...
2023-02-1410 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeThe non-woo-woo reasons to trust your intuition - Ep7It's so easy to dismiss our intuition when we can't find a logical reason to follow it. And yet, if you take a few moments to Monday morning quarterback those decisions, you might start to realize your intuition actually was guiding you in the right direction.
You know I'm big on the WHY behind the mental and emotional hygiene tools and techniques I share. And following my intuition is a BIG tool in my toolkit. So today, let’s dive into the science behind your intuition.
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
Get Intuition 101 at 25...
2023-02-1410 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeGet ready to tame your to-do list! - Ep6Do you feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? Does it seem to only grow longer - not shorter? Do you wake up in the morning feeling a sense of anxiety, dread, or resentment at everything on your list?
If you answered yes to any of those questions - today's episode is for you! We talk about how to tame your to-do list - and I offer a step-by-step process to turn your to-do list into something you're excited about each day!
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
Learn more about your nervous syst...
2023-02-0715 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeGet ready to tame your to-do list! - Ep6Do you feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? Does it seem to only grow longer - not shorter? Do you wake up in the morning feeling a sense of anxiety, dread, or resentment at everything on your list?
If you answered yes to any of those questions - today's episode is for you! We talk about how to tame your to-do list - and I offer a step-by-step process to turn your to-do list into something you're excited about each day!
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
Learn more about your nervous syst...
2023-02-0715 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeWho, and what, are you responsible for? - Ep5Do you feel like you're responsible for carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Do you struggle to say no to anyone or anything? Are you just exhausted by trying to be everything to everyone? In this episode I offer two powerful mindset shifts to help you begin to draw healthy boundaries and let go of what you are not responsible for.
I’m all too familiar with this journey. For many years I was the people-pleaser, caretaker, perfectionist who was constantly taking on more and more and more to make sure everyone was taken care of...
2023-01-3113 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeWho, and what, are you responsible for? - Ep5Do you feel like you're responsible for carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Do you struggle to say no to anyone or anything? Are you just exhausted by trying to be everything to everyone? In this episode I offer two powerful mindset shifts to help you begin to draw healthy boundaries and let go of what you are not responsible for.
I’m all too familiar with this journey. For many years I was the people-pleaser, caretaker, perfectionist who was constantly taking on more and more and more to make sure everyone was taken care of...
2023-01-3113 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeWhere You’re Going Wrong with Your Self-Care Routine - Ep4If you've tried following one of those "must-do self-care checklists" and found that it just felt like more work than it was worth, chances are you weren't actually doing any true self-care! When self-care feel like a chore, it can be easy to skip it. But just like your phone needs to be plugged in to charge, you also need self-care to recharge your mental, physical, and emotional energy reserves. In this episode we cover what self-care is, what it isn't, where those "must-do" lists get it wrong, and how to customize your self-care so you're actually replenished by it...
2023-01-2314 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeWhere You’re Going Wrong with Your Self-Care Routine - Ep4If you've tried following one of those "must-do self-care checklists" and found that it just felt like more work than it was worth, chances are you weren't actually doing any true self-care! When self-care feel like a chore, it can be easy to skip it. But just like your phone needs to be plugged in to charge, you also need self-care to recharge your mental, physical, and emotional energy reserves. In this episode we cover what self-care is, what it isn't, where those "must-do" lists get it wrong, and how to customize your self-care so you're actually replenished by it...
2023-01-2314 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeMaking New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep - Ep3We all have the best of intentions when making New Year's Resolutions, and yet, research shows 80% of those resolutions will fail. Discover where you might be going wrong, and how to set yourself up for success - whether you call them New Year's Resolutions, or just plain old goals, in this episode we cover a framework to help you use goal setting to live your best life!
Get the "Year-End Reflection, Celebration & Goal Setting" Worksheet: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p3
Additional Resources
Check out the One-Minute Multi-Year Journal Here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/918072553/
2023-01-2317 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeMaking New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep - Ep3We all have the best of intentions when making New Year's Resolutions, and yet, research shows 80% of those resolutions will fail. Discover where you might be going wrong, and how to set yourself up for success - whether you call them New Year's Resolutions, or just plain old goals, in this episode we cover a framework to help you use goal setting to live your best life!
Get the "Year-End Reflection, Celebration & Goal Setting" Worksheet: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p3
Additional Resources
Check out the One-Minute Multi-Year Journal Here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/918072553/
2023-01-2317 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeThe Fastest Way to Reach Your Goals - Ep2So much in life is available at the touch of a button or swipe of a finger. It's totally understandable in this world of instant gratification that we're looking for the fastest way to reach our goals. Because let's be honest, for anyone who’s set a goal - or maybe New Year’s Resolution - and seen it fall be the wayside hours, days, or weeks later - change isn’t always easy. In this episode I offer techniques to set yourself up for success both when setting and working toward your goals. Get the worksheet for this episode at...
2023-01-2012 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeThe Fastest Way to Reach Your Goals - Ep2So much in life is available at the touch of a button or swipe of a finger. It's totally understandable in this world of instant gratification that we're looking for the fastest way to reach our goals. Because let's be honest, for anyone who’s set a goal - or maybe New Year’s Resolution - and seen it fall be the wayside hours, days, or weeks later - change isn’t always easy. In this episode I offer techniques to set yourself up for success both when setting and working toward your goals. Get the worksheet for this episode at...
2023-01-2012 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeWelcome to Solicited Advice - Ep1Discover what Mental & Emotional Hygiene are and why they're so important to helping you live your best life. Hear my story from burnt out people-pleaser and perfectionist to waking up each morning to live my best life! And learn how the tools and techniques I'll be sharing in future episodes will help you quiet your critical inner voice - releasing guilt, shame, self-doubt, and self-blame and cultivating freedom, serenity, resilience, and joy! Submit your question to be included on a future episode at: nourishnestbreathe.com/podcast.
Music: https://www.bensound.com
2023-01-2015 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeWelcome to Solicited Advice - Ep1Discover what Mental & Emotional Hygiene are and why they're so important to helping you live your best life. Hear my story from burnt out people-pleaser and perfectionist to waking up each morning to live my best life! And learn how the tools and techniques I'll be sharing in future episodes will help you quiet your critical inner voice - releasing guilt, shame, self-doubt, and self-blame and cultivating freedom, serenity, resilience, and joy! Submit your question to be included on a future episode at: nourishnestbreathe.com/podcast.
Music: https://www.bensound.com
2023-01-2015 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeI’m excited to help you build your best life! - Ep0Learn what to expect in Solicited Advice to Live Your Best Life! And check out all podcast episodes plus get the transcripts and worksheets at: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/podcast.
Music: https://www.bensound.com
2023-01-2003 min
Solicited Advice to Live Your Best LifeI’m excited to help you build your best life! - Ep0Learn what to expect in Solicited Advice to Live Your Best Life! And check out all podcast episodes plus get the transcripts and worksheets at: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/podcast.
Music: https://www.bensound.com
2023-01-2003 min
Silence The MindcluckKate Hesse—Mental and emotional hygiene coach—Tune into your intuition and stop people pleasing!Don't miss this great conversation with mental and emotional hygiene coach Kate Hesse! After finding that she tended to move on when things were not going well (job, relationship, etc.) only to find herself repeating an unfulfilling pattern, Kate recognized that she wanted to change how she related to the world and how she interacted and engaged with it. Kate shares steps you can take like learning to set and hold clear boundaries, starting a yoga practice, breathing exercises and so much more. Kate regularly uses an intuition check to guide her through her day—tune in to learn how yo...
2022-10-3126 min