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Her Genius: Beyond DietingWhat Is Weight Loss SurgeryIn this podcast, we are talking about:
What weight loss surgery is and some of the different types available
Why someone might consider this surgery as the right options for them
The stigma that still exists around getting or not getting surgery
Success rates - both short term and long term
This is an important episode if you are contemplating weight loss surgery or a revision OR if you’ve recently had surgery and you’re thinking “what did I just do to myself” OR you just want to better understand what weight loss surgery is?
We are...2023-11-141h 00
Her Genius: Beyond DietingWhy you need mindset support AFTER weight loss surgeryThis episode shares why we believe working on your mindset AFTER weight loss surgery is so important.
Fear is a natural companion to planning, having and recovering from weight loss surgery.
Fear of having the surgeryFear in the early days after the surgeryFear of weight regainFear of stallsFear of complicationsFear that you won’t know what to doFear that you won’t have anyone to turn toFear that people will judge you for having the surgeryFear that people won’t acce...2023-10-3135 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingJust tell me what to do - wandering in the weight loss wilderness after bariatric surgeryIn this week’s episode we talk about one of the most common things people say to us when they enter our community - “Just tell me what to do.”
If you feel like you are wandering in the weight loss wilderness, come on in! - join us for this discussion today.
We recognize that some people enter our community feeling confused. They are waiting for us to come at them with the lightning-quick, magic instructions - a repeat of ALL the other diet books and programs they've ever tried.
But, like you, we have le...2023-10-2533 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingGreatest Hits Replay: Body Positivity vs Weight Goals - Can I make peace with my body and still want to change it?This week, we are sharing one of our most popular episodes: Can I Make Peace With My Body And Still Want To Change It.
We explore the idea of both wanting to be at peace with your body while also wanting to change it. Can these two desires co-exist?
It can feel impossible to reconcile these seemingly irreconcilable concepts. It goes against everything you’ve been taught about how to live as a woman in the world today.
The body positivity movement is asking you to embrace your body exactly as it is, but e...2023-10-1732 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingReal Talk After Bariatric Surgery: Lee shares her journeyIn this episode of Beyond Dieting, we do something a little different. Mimi takes on the role of podcast host and ‘interviews’ Lee as a podcast guest. You’ll hear real talk about why Lee decided this was the right choice for her and what she experienced in those initial weeks immediately following surgery.
Plus, she shares the exact things she had to do to be successful long term.
This is a very personal and raw conversation and you’ll be blown away by the honesty with which Lee shares her journey.
One of the t...2023-10-1043 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingYou're Not Broken When You Eat Something You EnjoyIn this episode of Beyond Dieting, we talk about the fact that you are not “broken” when you eat something you enjoy!
Truthfully, you are “on track” 99% of the time!
Why are we talking about this? It’s one of the most common things we hear from our clients. This idea of “not being able to stick to” what they think they “should do,” and feeling like something is wrong with them when they eat a Hersey’s kiss.
We want to talk about all the stuff you do right!
There are so many messages te...2023-10-0337 min
Her Genius: Beyond Dieting5 Ways to Deal With Salt and Sugar Cravings After SurgeryIn today’s episode, we are talking about how to deal effectively with your salt and sugar (and carb!) cravings. We will touch on 5 ways to help you deal with your salt and sugar cravings after surgery.
First of all - start the journey of self-forgiveness right now. Begin right this second, forgiving the pre-surgery version of you that got addicted to sugar and/or salty snack foods.
She (the YOU before surgery) was not a bad person. She dealt with cravings and food the best way she knew how. She is not someone to be...2023-09-2649 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingDo you have Body Dysmorphia?In this episode of Beyond Dieting, we talk about Body Dysmorphia.
This is how the Mayo Clinic defines body dysmorphia:
“Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition in which you can't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance — most often these are flaws that appear minor or can't be seen by others. But you could feel so embarrassed, ashamed and anxious that you avoid being seen in social situations."
You may find yourself still hiding in the back of photos. You might not believe the scale i...2023-09-1934 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingStop Being Scared You’ll Gain the Weight Back!In this episode of Beyond Dieting, we talk about your fear of regaining weight.
Unfortunately, science has shown that the very thing you fear, gaining weight, is more likely to happen BECAUSE you are fearful.
Mimi loves to define words (she likes to be precise). For this reason we are including this definition here. "Fear: an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat."
Living in fear of danger and pain caused by potential weight gain causes you to live your life ar...2023-09-1222 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingYour Weight Loss Journey is FigureoutableIn this episode of Beyond Dieting, we talk about how ridiculously smart and accomplished YOU are!!! You got through school. You got a job. Maybe you volunteer your time to help others. Maybe you have a successful relationship. Maybe you have kids you raised while juggling a bunch of other stuff.
It’s time for you to wake up to the fact that YOU have the answer to your weight loss conundrum. You are the only person who knows what foods you like, what textures, what times you like to eat, what exercises feel good or don’t fee...2023-09-0531 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingBook Review: Loving What Is by Byron KatieIn this episode of Beyond Dieting, we review and discuss a book called Loving What Is, by Byron Katie. Katie is famously known for “4 questions”. These are 4 questions you can ask yourself - OR you can hire a coach trained in this method to help you learn how to apply these 4 questions to your own situations.
We picked this book because we’ve been trained to use Byron Katie’s style of questioning oneself and have used it for years - both with ourselves and with our own clients - with great success!
In terms of your we...2023-08-2956 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingTapping Meditation: How to get through a weight loss stall…One coaching tool that we use is called Tapping (also known as EFT or Emotional Freedom technique. In this episode we tap on how to cope emotionally with a weight loss “stall”.
If you are new to tapping, this might feel a little weird at first!
Rest assured that even if you are new to tapping, tapping is not new in the world. In fact, tapping is a well-established and researched method for reducing anxiety and helping you heal.
Tapping is an alternative treatment for both physical symptoms and emotional distress and is some...2023-08-2224 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingIs a Liquid Diet Reset Right for YOU?In this episode of Beyond Dieting, we talk about the concept of a liquid diet reset and when that concept could be harmful or helpful.
To be clear, we will NOT be telling you whether you should (or should not) do a liquid diet reset as a weight loss tool. Each person is different and can make her own choice. What we want to discuss is the mindset underneath the desire for a reset - to continue our discussion this month on the importance of mindset on your self care journey.
As a disclaimer - t...2023-08-1540 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingDo you need to get back on track?In this episode of Beyond Dieting, we talk about two phrases common to all women everywhere. “I’ve gotten off track” and “I need to get back on track” - You could apply this concept of “on track” and “off track” to any form of self care that you have planned to do regularly such as going to bed early or drinking enough water each day, but it is very common to hear this language applied to food and exercise.
What does ‘off track’ really mean? Usually, what you might mean is that you have established rules around food (or exercise...2023-08-0842 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingTapping Meditation: Release sadness, hopelessness and anxiety around stubbornWe are excited to announce a new Tapping Meditation podcast. In these podcasts we will be walking you through a live tapping session on a variety of different challenges and issues you might be facing.
This first tapping meditation focuses on releasing sadness, hopelessness and anxiety around stubborn weight gain. Often, we just need to try something new - which sounds easy, but we all know it can be incredibly difficult.
New things can be scary things and our brains like to warn us away from scary things.
Tapping helps calm that response a...2023-08-0119 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingBook Review: The Tapping Solution: A revolutionary system for stress-free living by Nick OrtnerWelcome to our latest podcast episode. This is Part 2 in our series on Tapping.
This week, we delve into the world of Tapping and self-healing with a review of "The Tapping Solution" by Nick Ortner.
In this book, Nick Ortner introduces us to the revolutionary technique of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), commonly known as tapping. Blending ancient Chinese acupressure with modern psychology, tapping involves gently tapping on specific meridian points while focusing on emotional issues to release negative energy and promote well-being. (we have a podcast with more information on Tapping - click here to li...2023-07-2545 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingWhat is Tapping and How Does It Work?This week we explore the questions that we had about tapping.
So if you're curious about . . .
Where did it originate?
How long does it take to see results?
Why are meridian points so powerful?
and more.
Listen and find out how tapping puts you in the driver’s seat of your life.
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If you’re ready to ditch dieting - and diet mentality, you want this free video series!Free ‘Stop Dieting Start Tapping’ Video Series
If you...2023-07-1846 min
Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceSeason 1 Wrap Up - Announcing Season 2 Under the Podcast Name "Beyond Dieting"!Exciting news! We have a new season beginning under a new name, "Beyond Dieting." Come check it out. We would love to continue the conversation over there.2023-07-0507 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingThe Number 1 Tool for Weightloss Is Your ThoughtsIn this episode of Beyond Dieting, we talk about …THE number 1 tool for weight loss, which is “Your Thoughts” - That’s right, what prevents weight loss is often the way you are thinking
There are plenty of studies that actually show that your negative thoughts about your weight and your body and yourself directly cause your weight gain (See below for links to study)
Some Coaching 101 - Your thoughts create your feelings, moods, actions and ultimately outcomes - which means the life you are living right now
In our program we take all...2023-07-0441 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingUnmasking Diet Culture & the Weight Loss Industry
In this episode of Beyond Dieting, we define ‘diet culture’ and the ‘weight loss industry’, focusing on the direct impact they have on you.
Awareness is the first step to understanding how to get beyond dieting and therefore being able to see it in a very realistic and informed way. From this perspective, you can take the judgment and self-blame off yourself. There are big forces at work here that are controlling your thoughts and your behaviors.
As we do every week, we’ve added a new song to our Spotify playlist that...2023-06-2735 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingHow to stop relying on the scale for validationIn this episode of Beyond Dieting, we talk about how the bathroom scale and our weight measurement should not be our only measurement of success with our bodies. What success means to you with respect to your Body Image and Self Image should be unique to you and encompass more than a number on a scale.
When you haven’t defined what body image success is for yourself - beyond a number on a scale - you can’t see all the other victories that may be taking place in your life. When you decide for yourself what s...2023-06-2031 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingBody Positivity vs. Weight GoalsIn this episode of Beyond Dieting, we explore the idea of both wanting to be at peace with your body while also wanting to change it. Can these two desires co-exist?
It can feel impossible to reconcile these seemingly irreconcilable concepts. It goes against everything you’ve been taught about how to live as a woman in the world today.
The body positivity movement is asking you to embrace your body exactly as it is, but every cultural image of women is steeped in looking and behaving in a very specific way.
We discu...2023-06-1332 min
Her Genius: Beyond DietingStop Dieting - Start Making MoneyIn this episode of Beyond Dieting, we’re beginning the conversation about how your relationship with your body influences every action or inaction and every decision or indecision that you make. In fact, body image can dominate your whole life if you let it…
Our goal is to help you fully step into your life like you are the main character of your own life story, instead of the supportive best friend. You are not on this planet to support someone else's dreams and accomplishments while ignoring your own.
We’ve seen this "wallflower of life" ph...2023-06-0640 min
Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceDo divorced women push money away?In this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk about …
Lee and Mimi discuss their own money stories and how they evolved
How you think about money may be the thing that’s preventing your business from growing
Identify what money blocks you have is the first step to dramatically improving your relationship with money
Your money story is not necessarily based in reality
Once you change your relationship with money, you will start to see positive impacts on not just your personal finances, but your business growth as well
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Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceYour Hair After 50 (and how this impacts your self-image and brand)In this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we have invited our friend Kim Kearns to join us for a conversation about our hair. And more specifically, what is happening with our hair now that we are older.
We discuss …
the emotional connection women have with their hair
what starts to happen at age 35 that affects our hair at age 50
the simple things you can do to improve your hair today
how you may actually be able to not only improve, but reverse any hair loss you might have
Want to learn more from Kim...2023-05-3054 min
Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceBecoming the Face of Your Brand with a Closet EditIn this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk about how a closet edit might be necessary as you become the face of your brand.
We discuss…
The difference between being authentic and being raw
There is no ‘wrong’ way to show up but there are some things to consider so that your genius shines
What you should do before you even open your closet door
And we give you an assignment so that you can conduct a successful Closet Edit.
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Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceBody Image and Your BrandIn this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk about how your relationship with your body has a direct impact on your brand.
We discuss…
The cultural influences on why your relationship with your body might be fractious
How your sense of self images impacts your relationship with your: body, mirror, closet, camera and more
What’s holding you back from both acknowledging your current sense of body image and then doing something to improve this relationship
How you can take the first steps to building a more positive relationship so that you can begin to s...2023-05-1626 min
Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceBe the Face of Your Brand By Learning to Be Visible (aka why Lee became a BARE coach)In this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk about being the face of your brand by learning to be visible and learn why Lee became a BARE coach
We discuss …
Why, as a divorced woman it’s easy to feel a bit invisible
Why “feeling” invisible can feel amazingly comfortable
Recognize if you might be hiding and not realize it
What is BARE
How the concepts of BARE impact how much money you make
Why Lee is a BARE coach and how you can work with her
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Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceThe difference between personal and business use of social mediaIn this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk about …the difference between personal and business use of social media
We discuss the technical differences between personal and business facebook pages and groups. We also discuss…
Mindset differences
Content differences
Objective differences
Where does your target audience hang out?
Emotionally doing the work
Learn what boundaries feel right to you
Don’t stay stuck in fear!
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Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceWhy social media feels so scary for divorced womenIn this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk about …Why Social Media Can Feel So Scary to Divorced Women
Social media can feel scary for divorced women for several reasons:
Fear of judgment: Divorce is often stigmatized in society, and women may worry about being judged or criticized by others on social media for their marital status. They may feel like they need to constantly defend themselves or explain their situation, which can be exhausting and stressful.
Fear of harassment: Social media platforms can be a breeding ground for trolls and cyberbullies. Women who hav...2023-04-2529 min
Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceBurnout: how to recognize, prevent, and manage it so that you can build your businessIn this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk about Burnout and how to recognize, prevent, and manage it so that you can build your business
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that results from prolonged or chronic stress, particularly related to work or caregiving. As a divorced woman, you are at a high risk for burnout anyway, but as a divorced woman running your own business, you are definitely going to be learning how to take care of yourself better than you ever have before so that Burnout does not prevent y...2023-04-1827 min
Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceAre you hiding? How your self image and body image impact your brandIn this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we ask …
Are You Hiding? How is your self image and body image impact your brand?
Mimi and Lee discuss how, in today’s entrepreneurial world, you ARE your brand, whether you like it or not and no matter what your business is
We talk about how this can become problematic because many women suffer a poor self image and body image
We know there is no quick fix here, but we want you to know that you CAN improve your sense of self with a therapist, good self-help...2023-04-1125 min
Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceI have a business idea - is that my "niche"?In this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk about …Getting clear on your business idea (or "niche") so that you are less confused about your general direction and so that your marketing almost creates itself.
What is niche anyway?
A combination of your knowledge and skills (that you want to share) used to solve a specific problem to a clearly identified customer [and the way you communicate this so that your clearly identified customer can understand you have the solution they want].
Signs you may be struggling with your business...2023-04-0428 min
Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceWhat is CEO Mindset and why you need it right nowEpisode 11 - What is CEO Mindset - and - Why you need it right now
In this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk about how developing a CEO mindset instead of a “worker bee” or even a manager mindset will help your business soar.
What is CEO mindset? We talk about the definition of CEO Mindset
We discuss what happens if you don’t develop CEO mindset
We discuss what happens to your business if you do develop CEO mindset
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Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceWhy ‘being in FLOW’ is good for your business AND good for youIn this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk with Kylea Asher about FLOW
We discuss
Specific examples noticing when we are in FLOW
Creating conditions where Mimi and Lee allow each other to find ways to get in that state
Finding ways to inject FLOW into our work that isn’t normally fun
How we use FLOW in our course as a time management tool
Kylea tells us:
How she got obsessed with FLOW
What FLOW feels like...2023-03-2143 min
Her Genius: Getting Rich After Divorce3 Reasons a Purpose-Driven Business Is The Way To GoIn this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk about the 3 Reasons a Purpose-driven business is the way to go! Mimi and Lee explore the various ways of thinking about purpose, their own personal sense of purpose and how they incorporate purpose into their business and lives.
Mimi and Lee chat about what “purpose” is - or could be - since purpose is a word that can evoke different meanings and emotional responses for different people.
Mimi and Lee define what purpose means in their business: “purpose” is essential to their happiness and ultimate success.
Here are the 3...2023-03-1440 min
Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceHow astrology can help your businessSeason 1, Episode8 - In this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk about how timing certain events in your business according to astrology might be a good idea and certainly couldn’t hurt, right?
Lee, explains why she initially learned astrology
Mimi and Lee discuss how timing certain business activities with astrological events might give you an edge in your business
Can astrology be a business tool?
The easiest way to get started with using astrology in your business
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Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceGet Paid: the art of getting comfortable asking for moneySeason 1, Episode 7 -
In this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk about Getting Paid: the art of getting comfortable asking for money.
We discuss why the topic of asking for money is so important for women.
We share the kinds of marketing that are off-putting for us.
We want to review 2 key points:
customers who pay more, typically participate more and get stronger results. So, if we truly care about our clients, we might do well to take note of this l...2023-02-2837 min
Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceUsing the Enneagram to Build Your BusinessEpisode 6 - Using the Enneagram to Build Your Business
In this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk to Leanne Poteet about using your Enneagram results to help you in building your business
Leanne explains what the Enneagram is, where it came from and a quick overview of the 9 Enneagram types
Lee and Mimi share their Enneagram scores
Leanne explains how to discover your true score if the scores seem a bit off
Leanne explains how your triad of types show you where you are in your mental wellness jo...2023-02-2146 min
Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceHow to use your Kolbe A Index Assessment scoreEpisode 5 - What is your go-to "action mode" in business? [Kolbe A Index Assessment]
In this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk about the Kolbe A Index Assessment and how you can use it to succeed as a business owner, leader and team member.
Sukhwant Shimkaveg joins us to shed light on what your Kolbe score means and how to use it.
Mimi and I share our Kolbe scores so that you get a couple of good examples to help you interpret your scores
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Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceWhy you should create an online courseEpisode 4 - Why You Should Create an Online Course
In this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk about why an online course could help your business grow (or not!)
What are good business reasons to create an online course?
You can move away from a 1:1 consulting/teaching/coaching model
You could have “evergreen” products
You have a growing library of materials you can use in flexible ways
It’s a great way to clarify what you hope to teach or coach - It forces you to think it through
It’s a great way...2023-02-0826 min
Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceDoes Your Website Communicate Your Brand?In this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk about communicating your brand on your website.
We discuss what a “brand” is
We discuss how a website might communicate your brand so that the message you want your customers to get is the message they actually get
We talk about colors and fonts for your website
We talk about the mood and feeling of your website
We discuss what we learned from our early mistakes!
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Start Your Business Strong with a “Kickstarter” Checklist https://www.hergenius.co/kickstar...2023-01-2718 min
Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceCan Your Customer Find You?In this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk about how you help your customer find you and your product or service and why you would benefit by taking the time to do a deep dive on the specifics of your market niche (i.e. customer or client)
To help explain your customer niche and how you market to them, we use the metaphor of a male and female cardinal and how the female (your customer) sorts through massive visual data to spot the bright red feather of the male (your brand, marketing and ad and website...2023-01-2721 min
Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceWhy Divorced Women Face More Challenges as Business OwnersIn this episode of Getting Rich After Divorce, we talk about why divorced women face more challenges as business owners AND why they can overcome them.
We explore one important reason your business may not be where you want it to be - which is due to an invisible force that you have probably felt but not had a name for - this is what people call “The Divorce Gap” and how it impacts your decisions and especially your actions (or lack of action)
The importance of recognizing the Divorce Gap
Knowing you can change this dynamic with the...2023-01-2635 min
Her Genius: Getting Rich After DivorceTrailer for Season 1Welcome to the Getting Rich After Divorce podcast!2023-01-2101 min