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Wisdom RisingThe Shamanic Roots of Reiki with Bruce TaylorSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another amazing episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week on the show, join Christine Renee as she interviews colleague and fellow Reiki Master Bruce Taylor on the Shamanic roots of Reiki healing. Bruce Taylor is a Reiki Master and Holistic Wellness teacher with profound insight on the roots of Reiki healing after his time studying with traditional teachers in Hong Kong and Japan. In this episode, Christine and Bruce explore the possibility that Mikao Usui was a shamanic practitioner, discussing the evidence for Sensei Usui's shamanic practice, the energetic s...2024-01-0255 min
Force of HabitRewind: How to Stick to Your "Diet" During the Holidays(This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was November, 28th 2022). If you're worried about how the heck you're going to lose weight during the PEAK of holiday season, I got you.Truth time? The reason your weight loss feels hard during the holidays is because you haven't learned how to actually eat holiday foods without guilt… So you spiral.No more. Today, I'll teach you…The most common mistakes women make with their food this time of yearThe thoughts that are 100% sabotaging your weight loss right nowA simple exercise you can d...2023-11-2012 minForce of HabitDo It BusyYou're doing weight loss wrong. I'll tell you why. Right now, you're probably waiting for things to “calm down” before you take the leap to lose weight, or to “commit”. You're waiting for the kids to go back to school, for work to calm down, for your family to not be so needy, for you to just have less going on all together. And that's exactly why you stop and start so much on your journey. Being busy is normal. It's...2023-07-2414 minForce of HabitRep After RepIn today's podcast episode, I'm sharing with you exactly what to do to stop wasting your time and finally get to your big weight loss goal. We're calling it... Your mid-year reset.-Ready for your weight loss food plan to actually taste amazing? Download Your Free 7-Day Meal Plan SHEtrition Doors open this summer, Join the Waitlist so that you're the first to know! 2023-06-2619 minForce of HabitLosing Weight with a Demanding JobStruggling to lose weight while also working a demanding job? In today's episode I'm sharing with you the biggest shift I made that was the catalyst to me losing my weight while building a business and working a ton. 2023-06-1921 minForce of HabitI've Been Stress Eating... Here's What I'm Doing About ItSo… I’ve been stress eating.My husband and I are closing on our first home, we're building an app for SHEtrition, and Bex is home for the summer. Talk about stress city.I didn’t immediately catch that I was coping with my stress with food, but once I did, I noticed I had gained a few pounds.Now, Shantel 5 years ago would have panicked, kept spiraling, or overly restricted.Shantel today knows that when she notices her body isn't feeling great, or that her we...2023-06-1220 minForce of HabitHow to Stay Full While in a Calorie DeficitIn today's podcast episode, I'm walking you through 3 of my best tips to minimize your hunger while you're in a calorie deficit so that your weight loss is a little more comfortable and consistent._Ready for your weight loss food plan to actually taste amazing? Download Your Free 7-Day Meal Plan SHEtrition Doors open this summer, Join the Waitlist so that you're the first to know! 2023-05-1730 minForce of HabitDoing What You Said You'd DoYears ago, I had left my job, started a business, and just a few months later found myself close to 30 pounds up on the scale and shocked at how complicated my weight loss was turning out to be…I knew all the things… Created a meal plan, had my friend create a bomb training program for me, had all the knowledge in the world on how to physically lose weight… And I didn't do JACK each day, day in and day out. And every day that passe...2023-05-0827 minForce of HabitWhy You Aren't Keeping Your Weight OffLosing weight is one thing, but keeping the weight off is a whole other animal. In today's episode, I'm chatting with you about the disconnect that happens and stops so many women from losing their weight for the last time. 2023-04-2414 minForce of HabitHow to Get Back On Track After You Fell Off The WagonFell off the wagon and don't know what to do to get back on track? In today's episode, I'm lighting the fire of motivation under you so that you can get back to being busy and hitting your weight loss goals ASAP.2023-04-1818 minForce of Habit3 Things to Change Today to Be More Consistent in Your Weight LossSHEtrition Doors are CLOSING Soon! On April 26th, doors will close to new members! To join our spring tribe! Learn More About SHEtrition ____Consistency is not a new topic on the podcast; it's something we talk a lot about here... And that's because the reason we aren't consistent doesn't just boil down to one thing. In today's episode, I'm giving you three new perspectives that could be the reason you aren't being consistent with your weight loss, and what you can do about it today. 2023-04-1121 minForce of HabitHow to Set a Weight Loss Goal and ACTUALLY Hit ItSo many of us never learned what it actually takes to not just set a goal but to actually GET to the goal. Even more so when it comes to weight loss.We say we want to lose 30, 40, 50 pounds then have no earthly idea what to do nextIn today's episode, I'm breaking it all down for you. I'm giving you the 3 things you NEED to do, in order to see your weight loss goal all the way through this year._______Ready for your weight loss food plan to actually taste...2023-04-0516 minForce of HabitMeal Prep Tips When You Have No TimeYou don't need a lot of time to lose weight. “Yeah right, Shantel- have you seen my schedule?” Nope. And I don't need to. The truth is, prioritizing weight loss actions is no more time consuming than scrolling TikTok, going to work, binging our favorite shows… You just haven't learned how to ALSO make time for them. In today's sniffly episode (I have a cold, bear with me this week), I'm giving you 3 bullet proof hacks you can start implementing today that'll make eating heal...2023-03-2725 minForce of HabitMy Husband's Sobriety Story and How It'll Help You in Your Weight LossMy husband is 1 year and 9 months sober. But I'll be honest, his first few months out of treatment I was always nervous about a relapse… I was always silently scared about him going back to a dark place and what it would do to our family.I kept these thoughts to myself until one day, I just straight up said very quietly… “I'm scared you're going to relapse” And he told me something really profound. It's stuck with me for the last two years, and it's a perspective t...2023-03-2010 minForce of HabitImprove Your Body Image While Losing Weight With This 1 StrategyI use to be my own biggest bully. When I was losing weight, every chance I got to 💩 on myself, I did. I criticized every inch of my body that I felt didn't match the expectations I had for it. And I was relentless… Then I wondered why I couldn't just love myself. So then I tried. I tried to force myself to love my cellulite, the extra fat on my back and lower belly, and my stretchmarks. Did every affirmation in the book, and tried to love it a...2023-03-1326 minForce of HabitWhy You WANT To OvereatMost people rely on other people telling them what to do to lose weight, then wonder why they're stuck losing and gaining the same 10 pounds over and over and over again. Meal plans don't teach you how to sit with an urge to overeat, how to optimize a bedtime routine for fat loss, how to create a mindset that helps you stay consistent… In today's podcast episode, I'm talking to you about some of the biggest mindset errors when it comes to losing weight and sharing with you a snippet of a br...2023-02-1324 minForce of HabitMy #1 Habit for Weight Loss BeginnersIn today's quickie episode, I give you my #1 habit I recommend weight loss beginners begin to do today to start making progress on their weight loss journey. -Ready for your weight loss food plan to actually taste amazing? Download Your Free 7-Day Meal Plan or Learn More About SHEtrition2023-02-0611 minForce of HabitWhy You Can Eat Anything AND Lose WeightRaise your hand if you've ever been personally victimized by diet culture?! The random influencers who misread studies to scare you into not eating pasta, strict trainers who basically have you funneling protein, and random people behind profile pictures of cats telling you why you can't eat white rice and lose weight. It's exhausting.But what if I told you… There's a world where you can eat what you want AND lose weight, and there's also a world where you don't have to feel so much anxiety and pressure around your food.To...2023-01-3025 minForce of HabitWhy You're Struggling with Staying ConsistentStruggling to stay consistent on your weight loss journey? If you ever feel like consistency is great for other people, but something you can't ever see yourself doing because your weight loss is just way too hard, then this episode is for you. In today's podcast, I talk about the big reasons you could be struggling to stay consistent on your weight loss journey and a new perspective to try on that could be the missing link to your hitting your weight loss milestones each week.-Ready for yo...2023-01-2324 minForce of Habit"I Can't Stop Eating Because I Don't Want to Waste"Did your parents ever hit you with the ICONIC line… “There are starving kids in (insert country here), you need to eat all this” If so, you're likely a member of the Clean Plate Club, and probably have a tough time leaving food behind, and may be overeating a lot.In today's episode, I'm talking about why cleaning your plate is harmful when your body doesn't want or need the food, and how to break this belief so that you can begin to heal your relationship with food, and stop overeating.Ready for your we...2023-01-1615 minForce of HabitWhy I Don't Teach Calorie Counting...When I was losing weight years ago, I use to live and die by a random calorie count. And you know what happened? Half the time I hit it and felt validated I was “being good” and the other half I was beating myself up, obsessively checking the nutrition facts and telling myself I couldn't have things because they didn't fit, and doing a ton of “f*ck it” eating if I was over my calories for the day.It wasn't a big shock that I yo-yo'ed with my weight, and...2023-01-0819 minForce of HabitMy Simple 1-Step Weight Loss Process For BeginnersWhen the clock struck 12 on New Year's Day, I know that one of the first thoughts you had was how THIS year all of your wildest dreams were going to come true. Weight loss is probably one of them. And while the natural inclination may be to GUT your routine and transform into the healthy eating, gym badass you want to be… Chances are, you've done that before, and it didn't work. What you need in your weight loss is simplicity. You need to be a...2023-01-0216 minForce of HabitEscaping the New Year Trap: Avoid These Mistakes If You Want to Lose Weight in 2023You set a few New Year resolutions each year… They always sound like “I want to lose weight in 2023” “I want to get healthy this year” “I want to finally get my 💩 together” You start the year on fire, hitting up the gym, eating like a new person, and even see some initial weight loss…. Then, slowly but surely, day by day, begin to drift back into the same routine you've been stuck in for years. By mid-February, you feel a looming sense of guilt and shame that yet again, you can't stay consistent and hit your weight loss...2022-12-1926 minForce of HabitWhy Your Morning Routine Is The Missing Link To Your Weight LossIn today's Force of Habit episode, I'm going to be sharing with you my weight loss story, and what the missing link to your weight loss is and HOW you can start getting yourself to do the small habits, that lead to the big wins.Ready for your weight loss food plan to actually taste amazing? Download Your Free 7-Day Meal Plan 2022-12-1220 minForce of Habit3 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Weight Loss... Without Even Realizing ItFeel like the minute you see a few weight loss wins, they disappear? Or maybe, when you start losing weight and going hard, you start to wonder how you're going to be able to maintain any of it... Waiting for the other shoe to drop, and motivation to disappear and leave you hangin' In today's podcast episode, I'm sharing 3 ways you could be sabotaging your weight loss without even realizing it. You don't want to miss it. Ready for your weight loss food plan to actually taste amazing? Download Your Free 7-Day Meal Plan 2022-12-0419 minForce of HabitHow to Stick to Your "Diet" During the HolidaysIf you're worried about how the heck you're going to lose weight during the PEAK of holiday season, I got you.Truth time? The reason your weight loss feels hard during the holidays is because you haven't learned how to actually eat holiday foods without guilt… So you spiral.No more. Today, I'll teach you…The most common mistakes women make with their food this time of yearThe thoughts that are 100% sabotaging your weight loss right nowA simple exercise you can do to create an easy going holiday planYou don't...2022-11-2814 minWisdom RisingThe Roots of Reiki with Bruce TaylorSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join ReikiCafe founder Christine Renee and former ReikiCafe Professor Bruce Taylor as they discuss the traditional roots of Reiki Healing!In this conversation, you'll learn about the origins of Reiki history, the influence and imprints of the Japanese culture on traditional Reiki practices, and how Reiki as we know it today came to be.With more than 30 years of experience between them, Christine and Bruce bring a wealth of information to a topic that all Reiki and energy healing...2022-11-141h 03Force of HabitHow to Develop a Healthy Relationship with the Scale for More Consistent and Happier Weight LossIf I had to place a bet, I'd put some money down on the fact that the scale determines your mood. When you hop on the scale to weigh-in or check-in and it doesn't say what you want it to, what do you do?Start talking cash money $h!t to yourself?Get in a funky mood for the rest of the day?Fight the urge to restrict even MORE to get it to budge?Tell yourself “well if I'm doing all this and not losing weight, might as well eat how I REALLY want to eat?” Pro...2022-11-1423 minForce of HabitWhy You Aren't Losing WeightYears ago, I was really good at losing 5-10 pounds like a boss. Want to know something else though? I was really good at gaining it right back like a boss too. I thought the reason my weight loss was stalled had everything to do with how perfect my food was. So I tried to double down on never eating “junk food” and being as perfect as I could.But it wasn't about my food.When I realized my plateaus and stalls had almost everything to do with how I was optimizing my weigh...2022-11-0727 minForce of HabitHow to Lose Weight When You Aren't MotivatedIn today's podcast episode, I'm sharing with you 3 steps that'll shatter the way you view and use motivation on your weight loss journey, and get you taking your next steps to lose weight even when you aren't motivated to do it at all.Ready for your weight loss food plan to actually taste amazing? Download Your Free 7-Day Meal Plan Want daily tips and tricks for building healthy eating habits? Find me on the 'gram 2022-10-3128 minForce of Habit4 Strategies for Faster Weight LossAre you reallllyyy good and losing the first 10 pounds with a program, new diet, or new rules and then stall out like clockwork once you hit that milestone? If so, today's episode is going to be really helpful for you.In it, I break down 4 strategies that are needed to lose weight not only faster but more consistently too, so you actually start hitting the weight loss goals you set.Tune in!** At 4:57 I said "250 - 500 calories is all you need" I meant a 250-500 calorie DEFICIT, not total! I clarified in the n...2022-10-1822 minForce of Habit3 Weight Loss Habits You Need to Implement... YesterdayReady to make your weight loss easier? If so, today's Force of Habit episode is JUST for you. In it, I'm sharing 3 of the most important habits you need to start building in order to make your weight loss more consistent and feel second nature. Ready to start your weight loss journey? Join SHEtrition HereWant daily tips and tricks for building healthy eating habits? Find me on the 'gram orDownload Your Free 7-Day Meal Plan2022-10-1025 minForce of Habit2 Big Signs You're Emotionally Eating and What To Do About ItIf weight loss feels hard because you're having lots of eating episodes even though you KNOW you aren't hungry and making the best decision for your goals, but you can't pinpoint what's driving the urge or compulsion, today's podcast episode is just for you.Ready to start your weight loss journey? Join SHEtrition HereWant daily tips and tricks for building healthy eating habits? Find me on the 'gram orDownload Your Free 7-Day Meal Plan2022-10-0420 minForce of HabitHow to Make Weight Loss Less OverwhelmingDo you ever feel like the moment you vow to lose weight, it suddenly takes over every waking thought, feeling, and emotion? Like, simply stating you have a new goal gives you something new to obsess about and pretty soon, you're completely overwhelmed with how you're ever going to get to the milestone you said you wanted to hit when you can't figure out how to stay consistent past the first few weeks of new habit changes.If you constantly stop and start on your weight loss journey, throwing your hands up in defeat just a few...2022-09-2626 minForce of HabitSet the Bar Low to Win Big in Your Weight LossSo you decided you want to lose weight, and vow from this day forward you'll have your ish together. So, you start prepping, workout out, cutting back on indulgences and before you know it, a couple of weeks have passed, and you're right back where you started. Sound familiar? In today's episode, I'll tell you exactly what you're doing wrong, and give you some bite-sized steps to start taking today, to get to those big weight loss wins you want to hit. Ready to start your own weight loss journey? Join SHEt...2022-09-2211 minForce of HabitWhy You're Overeating and How to Stop ItWhether it’s taking 1 extra bite that sent you over the edge and now you’re burping and unbuttoning your pants… Or it’s grazing uncontrollably after you just had dinner, or maybe it’s the ole “It’s soooo good I have to finish it” even though you know you should probably save it for later. This episode is for you if you're struggling with overeating and hitting your weight loss goal.Ready to start your own weight loss journey? Join SHEtrition HereWant daily tips and tricks for building healthy eating habits? Find me on the 'gram...2022-09-1517 minForce of HabitThe 3 Things That Make The BIGGEST Impact on Your Weight LossWhen you start your weight loss journey, it can be hard to know what to focus on... But in my experience, slowing down and getting present to these 3 things makes the biggest impact on whether or not you hit your goal, or waste years losing and re-gaining the same few pounds.Tune in and find out! Ready to start your own weight loss journey? Join SHEtrition HereWant daily tips and tricks for building healthy eating habits? Find me on the 'gram orDownload Your Free 7 Day Meal Plan2022-06-2025 minForce of HabitWeight Loss with Addition not Restriction —- My Experience Growing on Tik Tok, Thoughts on Intuitive Eating, and How Health Influencers Use Controversy to Get You To Pay AttentionHave you heard about the concept of Addition, not Restriction when it comes to weight loss? If you follow me on Instagram or Tik Tok then you probably have. In today's new podcast episode, we're having a casual conversation about what it REALLY takes to lose weight for good, my problem with both diet culture and the intuitive eating movement, and how you can start approaching your time on social media so that YOU can make the best decisions for your body. Join SHEtrition HereFind me on the 'gram Download Yo...2022-06-1616 minForce of HabitThe Real Deal About Processed FoodsIn today's new podcast episode, I'm diving into all things processed foods… What they are, how they can both BE healthy and a part of a healthy diet, and how you can include them to still hit your goals. Join SHEtrition HereFind me on the 'gram Download Your Free 7 Day Meal Plan 2022-06-0618 minForce of HabitYour Work From Home Weight Loss Crash CourseIf you're a work from home-r, or even if you have a job that's a little more sedentary (like sitting in an office for most of your day), today's Force of Habit episode is just for you! Creating boundaries, consistent movement, and fighting the urge to work from the bed can be a strugggllleee. When I transitioned to working at home full time, I experienced significant weight gain for the first time in my life. It's something that's not super talked about! And if that resonates with you...2022-02-2815 minForce of HabitHow to Build a Balanced Plate - The Foundation To Feel Good Weight LossNutrition has been complicated over the years, it's true. It can feel intimidating to want to eat better, but having no earthly idea how to start and actually stay consistent with it, at that.In today's new episode of Force of Habit, I'm helping you create your first strong pillar to your weight loss… Building a balanced plate, and the five questions to ask every time you're creating a meal to know, if it's balanced, or not. Join SHEtrition HereFind me on the 'gram Download Your Free 7 Day Meal Plan2022-02-2119 minForce of HabitBecoming a Prep Queen - Meal Planning Hacks to Stay Consistent on Your Weight Loss Journey Join SHEtrition HereFind me on the 'gram Download Your Free 7 Day Meal PlanHitting the drive-thru a little too often during the week? Or maybe got a few prepped lunches that you seem to "forget" about during the week? This episode is for you.Today on the poddy pod, I'm sharing simple, and easy hacks and tips that you can begin to implement into your schedule that'll help make weekly meal planning and prep a breeezeeeee so that you can begin to get more intentional and consistent with your nutrition, i...2022-02-1416 minForce of HabitBeat the Bloat - Simple Steps to Take to Improve Your Digestion and Your Gut Health Join SHEtrition HereFind me on the 'gram Download Your Free 7 Day Meal PlanTune into today's episode as I share one of SHEtrition's bonus trainings - Beat the Bloat!Bloating isn't fun. And chances are, if you're just starting your health journey or looking for things to continue to improve on, bloating is something that you may be experiencing daily. Not only is it uncomfortable, but it's also one of the most obvious sign your body sends letting you know that you need to pay a little more attention to your g...2022-02-0716 minForce of HabitYour Weight Loss Beyond Diet and Exercise Join SHEtrition HereFind me on the 'gram I'm pumped because this episode we're talking about all the ways you can begin to tackle your weight loss… that go beyond diet and exercise. Weight loss involves 3 core pieces:Nutrition foundation and strategyRoutineMindset … And if one of these three pieces is missing, or isn't a priority, you'll get to the end of this year, setting the same resolution going into 2023. Don't do dat. In this e...2022-01-1718 minForce of HabitPt 6 Slay the Holidays: Your New Year Resolution Blueprint - How to Set a Goal and Actually Finish It (Part 2) Join SHEtrition HereGrab your free 7 day meal plan hereWow! Can you believe it? We've come to an end in our Slay the Holidays challenge. The last few weeks together have been INCREDIBLE. So many of you conquered the holidays with flying colors this year, and managed to come out of what can be such a stressful season with a few new milestones under your belt. Proud? An understatement. Today on Force of Habit, I'm diving deeper on last week's topic (New Year...2021-12-2815 minForce of HabitPt 5 Slay the Holidays: Your New Year Resolution Blueprint - How to Set a Goal and Actually Finish It (Part 1) Join SHEtrition HereGrab your free 7 day meal plan hereThis week, we're getting ready for the New Year… And talking alllll about goal setting. But not just any ole' resolution. Today, I'm walking you through the 4 major components of a goal, and how you can set yourself up for a big WIN from the very beginning… Chances are, if you haven't been successful hitting the goals you've set this year, you're missing one of the core components. Listen in! 2021-12-2020 minForce of HabitPt 4 Slay the Holidays: Aht aht! Don't Stop Now - Finish The Year StrongI know what you're thinking right now… It's just 3 more weeks until the new year. If I eat like crazy this holiday season, quit working out, and lay low- it's okay, because I'll bounce back in 2022 and hit all my goals. Next year is my year. Next year, I'm going to eat healthier, take care of myself, and finally lose the weight. Let me guess… You said the same thing last year, too 👀 Yeah. I remember those days all too well. Today on t...2021-12-0715 minForce of HabitPt. 3 Slay the Holidays: You Can Socialize and Hit Your Goals... Here's HowAnd just like that, two holidays down- two to go! With Christmas right around the corner, holiday parties will be revving on up, and it's so important that you go into this new month with the right mindset, and the right tools in your back pocket so that you can hit your goals, and have the fun you deserve.And you know... I've got you friend. In today's episode, I'm sharing how exactly you can be the social butterfly of your dreams, and still hit your goals.And.... I'm not sugar coating anything...2021-11-2923 minForce of HabitPt. 2 Slay the Holidays: Your Holiday Routine - How to Enjoy Holiday Dinners without Guilt, Anxiety, or Falling Off the WagonWe're back with Part 2 of the Slay the Holiday's series! And I'm so excited. In this episode, I'm walking you through both practical things you need to do the morning off Thanksgiving (and Christmas) that'll prevent you from overeating, while still eating every. single. thing. you. want.Anddddd, what to do immediately after so that you can get back to feeling great, and kicking ass on your health journey.And if you want to take it a step further, I've housed a Holiday Detox Plan inside SHEtrition's Exclusive Membership that walks you through t...2021-11-2117 minForce of HabitPt 1 Slay the Holidays: Carbs, Carbs, Carb - How to Balance Your Blood Sugar, Lose Fat, and Gain EnergyDownload your Carb Cheat Sheet HereThe SHEtrition challenge “SLAY THE HOLIDAYS" begins, and here's what's in store… Every Monday, up until the New Year, a brand new holiday focused training releases on the podcast. These episodes are designed to help you finish your year strong by helping you stay motivated, focused, and intentional as you move through the holiday season. We'll cover things like carbs, socializing and fat loss and how the two can happen at the same time, how to maneuver through the actual holiday (like Thanksgiving day...2021-11-1528 minForce of HabitWhy Rest Is The Secret Weapon To Your ProgressAs weird as it is to say… Resting is hard. But, resting guilt-free? Even harder. When it comes to everything you have to, and want to, achieve in a day… Busy is an understatement. Amirighttt?What if I told you that the reason you're on the health hamster wheel, the reason you can't stay consistent, the reason that you're actually not being productive is because you aren't resting enough… But, there's a specific type of rest I'm talking about, and a specific way to do it…...2021-11-0815 minForce of HabitChoose You Today and Every Day - How to Beat "Fresh Start Syndrome"If you find yourself waiting for the “perfect” times of the week, month or year to dig deep and commit to your goals. Commit to eating healthier, working out more, practicing self care… then today's episode is JUST for you. I'm giving you the pep talk you NEED to start off the month on fire, and to STAY on fire 🔥 _Come hang out with me on instagram! Need some prep recipes that actually taste good? I got you! Steal 10 of my favorite prep recipes right here 2021-11-0106 minForce of HabitUncomplicate Nourishing Your Body - 3 Steps to Eating HealthierEver feel like if you aren't snorting chia seeds and juicing 8 pounds of celery each day you aren't healthy?Been there.If you ever feel overwhelmed with where to start, or if you've ever constantly questioning if you're doing this whole “healthy lifestyle” thing right… I know how to help.In today's episode of Force of Habit, I'm giving you 3 simple, yet powerful, steps to take to begin eating healthier, without all the guilt and comparison-itis. Accompanied by a slightly embarrassing, but important lesson I learned about nourishing my body in my college years...2021-10-2514 minForce of Habit3 Steps to Take to Hit Your Fitness Goals Through Big Life TransitionsYears ago, a gust of wind was all it took to knock me off my game. A change in schedule, a busier work day, Bexley going through a phase, and I felt like I was in the sunken place. Frozen. Not knowing the next move.Now? Well. It takes a lot more to shake things up around here, but that doesn't mean that sometimes I don't need to sit down, and readjust my mindset, my routine, or my steps to get back on the horse after a sudden change of pace.In today's Force of...2021-10-0613 minForce of HabitWing Proof Your Routine - The What, When, and Where of Having *Actual* Productive DaysAfter experiencing a devastating loss in my family, the last few weeks I've really had to spend some time tearing down a few blocks in order rebuild them back into my routine. Sometimes going back to the start, and re-teaching yourself the basics is how you can begin to pick up the pieces and start making progress again in your life. So…. If you missed prep this week, if you skipped a workout… or three, if you've been pushing out starting your new healthy habits, creating a morning...2021-09-2012 minForce of HabitUn-complicate Your Weight Loss - The Real Reason Behind “Failed” Weight LossLife is complicated. Relationships are complicated. Our kids are complicated. Pinterest recipes are complicated.Ikea instructions are complicated But, weight loss? Not so much. In this week's episode of Force of Habit I'm breaking your weight loss down, and giving you the action steps you need to take to un-complicate your weight loss and your results.____Ready to learn how to eat the foods you love AND hit your weight loss goal?Register for my FREE live training happening August 18th! ...2021-08-1712 minForce of HabitWhat's the Price? The One Thing You Need to Do to Stop Procrastinating Your Wildest DreamsProcrastination will be the reason you don't hit your goals.It's the reason I put off important needle moving tasks in my routine, the reason I've missed out on big opportunities, the reason I fed into my fear, and ultimately the reason I plateaued in my growth at different points in my life. From weight loss, to life changing routine changes, ditching those bad health habits, asking for a promotion or the raise I deserved.Today on the podcast, I'm sharing the one thing you need to do, to get to t...2021-08-0911 minForce of HabitSummer Night Routine - Preparing for Your Goal Smashing MorningsStarting your days off right and gaining momentum to crush all the small things that inch you one step closer to the promotion, the weight loss, the mental clarity, the energy, the productiveness, all start in your mornings. But something I don't touch on often is the need for a solid night routine. Because those awesome, productive ass mornings don't happen if you haven't laid the foundation for peaceful, calm, and anxiety-free nights. It took me awhile to find the right starter steps that allowed me to crea...2021-08-0412 minForce of HabitThe Switch Up - How to Stay Inspired and Motivated Effortlessly on Your Weight Loss JourneyThe reason so many of us start and stop our weight loss journeys, reset on our goals, start over and over… and over again, is because of this one thing… Boredom. Bored with our food, our workouts, not feeling as motivated or inspired by the goals that had us fired the hell up just a few weeks ago. Trust me. If anyone gets it, if anyone understands… It's me. Been there, done that, and so have so many of my clients w...2021-07-1317 minForce of HabitWe Outside - Balancing Your Social Life and Weight Loss“We outside” this summer is getting reallllll…. well, tricky (and expensive, but that's beside the point). Because after a year of being cooped up in the house, we're ready to spread our wings and dip our toes back into the social scene. Which is all fine and dandy until we realize it's been weeks and we've been missing preps, too tired for workouts, and gaining a little weight we lost in the spring, back. Ultimately, feeling like it's either our goals this summer, or it's fun brunches with the g...2021-07-0513 minWisdom RisingEnergy Flow and Sexuality with Bruce TaylorSend Us a Message!Hello, and welcome back to ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join ReikiCafe University professor, Bruce Taylor, as he dives into energy flow and its connection to intimacy, or sexuality.Sexual energy flow is most commonly associated with Sacral Chakra, the second Chakra. Sacral Chakra's primary element is water, which is correlated with a state of flow. All of the sexual and reproductive organs rely on the flow of matter, energy, or water, and this is true for sexual function and sexual energy.Our society often bastardizes sexuality, making it seem...2021-07-0543 minWisdom RisingThe Benefits of Meditation with Bruce TaylorSend Us a Message!Meditation is a journey, one without a beginning or an end.But how can this be, when you try so hard to improve your practice or to get better at quieting your thoughts? Isn’t the entire purpose of a ‘practice to improve? If this is so, how can meditation be a never-ending journey, one that never starts or stops?Herein lies the truth- every time you sit down to meditate, it is as if you begin for the first time. Each time you come to rest on the medi...2021-06-0736 minWisdom RisingConversations on Shamanism with Bruce Taylor and Christine ReneeSend Us a Message!Hello Reiki friends, and welcome back to another amazing episode of ReikiCafe Radio!This week, join ReikiCafe professors Bruce Taylor and Christine Renee as they dive into Shamanism- what is is, what it means to them, and how they have woven it into their own daily practices and spiritual journeys. To Bruce, Shamanism is creating a narrative or rising to a new perspective within your awareness that brings you closer to the Truth, calling on guides and helpers along the way. To Christine, everything that shows up in the Shamanic realms...2021-05-3136 minWisdom RisingThe Physicality and Spirituality of the Chakras with Bruce Taylor and Christine ReneeSend Us a Message!Hello Reiki friends, and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week we are joined by ReikiCafe University professors Bruce Taylor and Christine Renee as they discuss the physicality and spirituality of the Chakras.Translated form Sanskrit, the word Chakra means 'Wheel,' and metaphysical perspectives see these energy centers as swirling storage centers for the energy of the body. From a physical perspective, however, these energy centers, or 'Chakras' correspond to individual nerve plexuses in the nervous system.Energy is moved through the body, form a...2021-05-2433 minWisdom RisingThe True Meaning of The Reiki Precepts with Bruce TaylorSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to ReikiCafe Radio! This week we are diving deeply into the true meaning of the Reiki precepts. As Reiki practitioners, one of the first things we are taught during our training are the Five Reiki precepts. These precepts are given to us by our Reiki Masters and follow us on the path to our own discovery and healing. In no particular order, the precepts are:Just for today I will not worryJust for today I will not angerJust for today I...2021-05-1041 minForce of Habit7 Healthy Habits That Changed My LifeYears ago, I'll be the first to admit that I thought in order to help women lose weight that a full transformation was needed from the jump. A conveyer belt of new and improved habits that needed to be put into action and perfected from Day 1. Don't worry, I checked into reality shortly after But that took a little time… A little good ole' experience myself. It wasn't until I started to change my un-serving and self-sabotaging habits one by one, and implement new an...2021-05-0321 minWisdom RisingWhat is Reiki with Bruce TaylorSend Us a Message!Welcome back to ReikiCafe Radio!This week, we are diving deep into the true meaning of Reiki. We cover what Reiki means, how it ties into scientific perspective, and what a Reiki practice is meant to do. We cover Einstein's theories of energy, the concept of suffering and resistance, and why realizing the power of choice in the suffering you experience is the key to unlocking your healing. So, if you are ready to dive in, join ReikiCafe University professor Bruce Taylor as he explores the true meaning of Reiki energy.2021-05-0331 minForce of HabitMy Nutrition Game Changers - The 3 Mindset Shifts I Made Around My Food to Hit My Body Goals Every Time I've been pretty open about my weight gain during the winter (about 14 pounds to be exact). Safe to say that last year was…yeah. So, my winter weight was def out of the ordinary. I was a little shocked myself when I jumped on the scale in February. And hey, maybe you've recently had that come to Jesus moment yourself. You've been stuck in the house all year long, and now that it's getting warm, you're all vaccine'd up (Moderna Mamí over here), you're realizing you may be out of shape… Like way out of s...2021-04-2514 minForce of HabitBeat the Pesky Weight Loss PlateauYou ever started your new body goal with fire and motivation? Killing those pound or measurement milestones... And then one day, you hop on the scale and nothing's changed.No biggie, right?Until the next week… Same thing.And then the next week… Same thing.The horror!Cue the afternoon ride to get a crunch wrap supreme at Taco Hel.. I mean Bell, because the work you've been putting in is well… "not working". If there is one thing I loathe the most when it comes t...2021-04-1919 minWisdom RisingThe Power of the Present With Bruce TaylorSend Us a Message!Join us as we dive deep into the power of the present moment with Bruce Taylor! Bruce brings his history of astronomy, science, Buddhism, Reiki, and meditation to explore the true meaning of the present and how we can explore the moment in our Reiki practice.True healing happens in the present- when we let go of our pain and suffering and realize that in the present moment, there is no pain, illness, or suffering. You simply are, free from energetic attachments to the past or future. In this space true...2021-04-1251 minForce of HabitWhy Your Morning Routine and Your Weight Loss Are ConnectedMornings…. weight loss… what do they have to do with one another? Short answer? Everything…The long answer? Still everything. This week's Force of Habit episode, I'm getting into the nitty gritty of why your mornings are often the pre-marker to whether or not you hit your goals. Because in my space, I've seen them make or break progress 1,000 times over. And yet, it's often on of the most undervalued parts of weight loss journeys. That was understandable to me… Until I was a victim of my own lack of routine.You don't w...2021-03-0112 minForce of HabitLie to Yourself - How to Rewire Your Mind to Love The Things You HateAny of these sound familiar.... "I hate working out""I'm not a morning person""I hate prepping/cooking" "I don't really like to journal, it's not my thing" .... I could keep going, but I'll keep it short. It's easy to feel like we just hate what we hate. That we came out of the womb with these traits of not liking things like cooking, or working out, or journaling, or being a morning person. We get stuck with how things have always been, so we don't challenge o...2021-02-2208 minForce of HabitBuild Your Blocks - How to Cut Back and Make Progress Without Restricting65% of all FAD and overly restrictive dieters gain all of their weight back, and are twice as likely to surpass their initial starting weight.And here's why…You cannot restrict the things you actually like, love, enjoy and expect to Hit your goals without miseryMake it a lifestyleListen, I know your friend Veronica, and Renee, and Shandra all did keto, or no carbs, or the new *insert new diet trend here* diet but, there's a reason that every year they're trying a new diet. It's because it's really freaking hard...2021-02-0812 minForce of HabitThe 3 Biggest Mistakes You Might Be Making on Your Weight Loss JourneyI've created Nobel Prize worthy meal plans in the past, only for a client to A. Never start it B. Give up half way into week 2.And trust me, it wasn't because of the food… It was because of their mindset. When we stripped away everything to work on that first, wow… they were off to the races. Your mindset is the foundation to your habits, without it, there's no real way to build onto any new habit no matter how bad you want the end result.In this episode...2021-02-0114 minForce of HabitDon't Put Up A Zero - 3 Key Strategies Behind Successfully Hitting Your GoalsNot consistently hitting the goals you set? Been there. I use to come up with these humungous, BIG OLE' giant goals myself… What can I say, I'm a dreamer. Honestly, I think we all are. I would set these HUGE goals, and when they didn't happen immediately, or if I wasn't perfect on the way to hit the goal, I beat myself up.I spent all of my days focused on the end goal that I forgot to actually enjoy the process, I wasn't enjoying my life. It wasn't until I took a step back, eval...2021-01-2516 minForce of HabitCommit To Doing Something Scary In 2021Wow! And just like that, it's a wrap on yet another year... This year was tough, to say the bare minimum about it. It stretched you, it challenged you, it upset you... and I'm right there with you.But here's one thing I'm not willing to do going into 2021... I won't hold on to the things that didn't go my way, that made me cry, that left me feeling alone and misunderstood. Instead, I'm taking every failure, every rejection, every face palm worthy moment and turning them into lessons. Stepping stones. So that this year, I can...2020-12-2808 minForce of HabitThat Time I Restricted to Lose 10 Pounds....As a nutritionist... There's a ton of pressure to be perfect. And for so long I was afraid to embrace my clients, and tell them "I'm struggling with that too". I felt like it made me look like a fraud, like I wasn't fit to coach them, when in reality, it made me human. It showed the women I was helping that they weren't alone, that even people who have literal degrees in nutrition and food science struggle with the same mindset battles that they did. I did something really dumb once, learned from it, and now...2020-12-2110 minForce of Habit3 SIGNS YOU HAVE AN UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD- Becoming Aware of The Dangerous"I shouldn't have eaten that" "Omg, that burger was so bad" "Ugh, I'll never hit my goals- I can't believe I had two cupcakes" ... You've probably used one of these lines, in some variation, once or 100 times before. Even when you just say them to yourself, these words can leave a lasting impact on your mindset and begin to create a... not so great relationship with our food, and can even domino to borderline disordered eating (specifically binging)So listen in! And tell me if any of these things sound familiar, I'll be telling you what an...2020-12-1414 minForce of HabitOVERCOMING FEAR AND SELF DOUBT - What's Really Holding You BackMost of the time, the very thing holding us back from our dreams and our goals is fear, and what I've found over the years of coaching is that most of the time, that fear is not founded. It's made up. It's not real. It feels real, we rationalize it, but it's not. And when you finally take the leap and do the thing that has been scaring you most, you'll often find that... it's not so scary after all. Uncomfortable? Probably. But truly scary? Nope.In this episode, we'll talk about doubting your weight loss journey...2020-11-3015 minForce of HabitMORNING ANXIETY - The Cause And RemedyAre you waking up immediately immersing yourself in everyone else's energy before protecting your own? Are you putting out fires the moment you open your eyes in the morning, setting the tone for the day? I get it boo, and I've been there before. I don't know everything, but I know some of the top things that have helped me put my anxiety to bed first thing. I've cut out habits that fed those feelings, and adopted new ones that kept them away. Today we're hitting the top three things you need to stop or start doing in the...2020-11-2310 minForce of HabitUPGRADE YA - Why Identity Change Is The Key To TransformingIt isn't enough to set an outcome based goal when you want to change a part of your reality. Losing X amount of weight, prepping X amount of days, being consistent in your business X amount of hours. You have to shift who you believe you are, behind the actions, behind the tasks, behind the goal.For example... I'm a transformation coach running a successful nutrition and habit based business, I'm not "trying" to be successful, I don't only have goals to make X amount of dollars, help X amount of women. No, I believe I am...2020-11-1613 minForce of HabitBE AN ICE CUBE - How Progress Really WorksReal, true, and beautiful change doesn't happen overnight. How silly of us to think that the bad habits we've had for years are suppose to vanish instantly. That we're suppose to transform into our best versions of ourselves in the matter of weeks. I have to laugh. I've been there boo, but the true secret to progress..... Well, you'll just have to listen to find out.Connect with me, babe! I don't bite..... hard.Join all the self-love wins over on InstagramRead the amazing client stories in the Self-Love Lair2020-10-2607 minForce of HabitMAKE THE UNCONSCIOUS CONSCIOUS - The First Step To Creating a Better HabitIt's time, boo. It's been time. To hit the reset button! Smash it. Because I know, like you know, that the way things are moving now... isn't sustainable. Unproductive days, missing your goals, making excuses, being lazy, moving with no direction. But what's the first step? How to we even begin to create habits that serve us, that are sustainable, that are for us, and our life? Tune in and find out!Connect with me, babe! I don't bite..... hard.Join all the self-love wins over on InstagramRead the amazing client stories...2020-10-2614 minForce of HabitOWN IT - Mindset Hacks To Transform Your BodySeason 2 is here, and we're popping it off with a bang! One of the biggest focal points in the SHEtrition Program is helping my clients gain control of their mindset on their journey to transforming their body. Learning how to be kind, and also checking the f out of yourself when you know you're slacking; planning your day, when everything you have to do is just floating around in your head, executing the smallest tasks- all things that we sometimes overlook, but are single handedly what can make or break progress. So today! Tough Love Telly is in the...2020-09-161h 16Force of HabitCONTROL QUEEN - Learn To Control Your TimeHow many have you have gone through your day, only to get to bedtime and realize.... You didn't get sh*t accomplished. Been there boo, and chances are the reason you aren't being productive is because you haven't done this oneeee thing- and that's a time journal. Join Shantel this week to get your daily dose of chicken nuggets and learn how to be a Control Queen, time style. Ready to unleash a basket full of productivity? Then, you don't want to miss today's episode! Join all the self-love wins and celebrations on IG @shanteltaylornutrition...2020-08-1014 minForce of HabitREADY IS A LIE - Done Is Better Than PerfectYou aren't going to have the perfect body. You aren't going to have perfect prep days. A perfect job. Perfect workouts. A perfect partner. A perfect dog. A perfect business. Believing that we're suppose to though can be the rock that blocks the road to transformation each and every time. No one has this figured out- but you know how you make progress is nearly every aspect of your life? Just starting, and then staying consistent through all your royal blunders because there are going to be a f*ck ton. It won't be perfect...2020-07-2711 minForce of HabitTHE GRAPHIC TEE NARRATIVE - You're Undercharging, SisIf you've been struggling to make a comfortable and scaleable profit in your business, then this episode is for YOU. I've been there, sis. Massively undercharging for an amazing service, only to be stressed, burnt out, and still broke. So many entrepreneurs fail for this very reason.What I've learned in my first three years of business is that, other people's budgets are not your business. If someone wants what you offer, they'll find a way. So market yourself, invest in yourself, carry yourself like the confident business owner you are. Be unapologetic about your worth, and...2020-07-2117 minForce of HabitPUT YOUR BLINDERS ON - Comparing Yourself to Other WomenWhew! It feels good to be back on the mic. This week, we're talking all about putting on our blinders. Focusing solely and entirely on our journey, our progress, our wins, our lessons. I know first hand how it feels to think someone else's success or story should be yours... but one thing I've learned during this short time on earth is that no one can replicate you, or your story, and sometimes our failures are someone else's inspiration. Guess what? Intentional Tees JUST restocked! Go grab yours and get intentional AF, sis. Head over to shanteltaylornutrition...2020-07-1307 minForce of HabitIMPOSTER SYNDROME - Fear or Fraud"Who am I to launch this business?" "Am I smart enough for this masters program?" "I don't think my boss would give me a raise..." "I'm not talented enough" "Who cares what I have to say" ... All thoughts that I know have entered your brain a time or two because they've entered mine, a million times over. Phases of sheer and utter doubt. Doubting your ability in your passion, doubting your worth, doubting your talent. This week, we're talking all about imposter syndrome, recognizing when it sneaks up, and subsequently telling it to go f*ck itself....2020-05-2509 minForce of HabitEMBRACE THE SUCK - The Post Grad Struggle BusIt's going to suck... really bad, until it gets better, and that even sucks to think about. But, remember that growth happens in that dark, uncomfortable, and shitty place. It's the spark that ignites that little piece in you that wants better, and can do better; the piece of you who has to steam ahead because you have no other option if you want to create the life you want. Today, Shantel is sharing one of the suckier parts in her life, ahh..... post-grad, a part that was monumental to both the growth in her personal life, and her...2020-05-1811 minForce of HabitGET UNCOMFORTABLE - Do More Sh*t That Scares YouGrowth and transformation only and solely happen when you're standing outside your comfort zone. It doesn't happen by playing it safe. You don't get that promotion, lose that 20 pounds, sign your first client, book your first sale, by doing the same thing you've always done. Step out on that limb sis, and challenge your norm. Challenge your mindset, your way of thinking and do things you wouldn't usually do. The growth that comes from that is.... *chef's kiss* Join all the self-love wins and celebrations on IG @shanteltaylornutrition or visit our chicken nugget lair at shanteltaylornutrition.com...2020-05-0410 minForce of HabitWHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET - Visualizing Your Wildest DreamsToday, not only are we celebrating Force of Habit's first 10,000 downloads (Woo!!) but we're talking all about visualizing techniques that will change your life. While I love a solid vision board, what I've realized over the last couple of years is that sometimes visualizing your life is more than pictures- if you want a boutique, go find the actual space that exists and stand in it, look at it and envision exactly how it's going to look when you own it one day. The color on the wall, the set up of the racks, how many employees you're going...2020-04-1312 minForce of HabitTHE TRUTH ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP - 7 Lessons In Business Pt. 1This week, Shantel's sharing just a few chicken nuggets that she's learned from growing a 6-figure business from the ground up. Despite being in the house, and economic uncertainty currently, make no mistake that this season will pass and once it does, game on. We're getting right into the nitty gritty of what it takes to not only run a business, but a successful one at that. From how to manage your days to discovering your niche- we got you covered. Got suggestions on future episodes? Let's here them! You can find us on Instagram at @shanteltaylornutrition...2020-04-0617 minForce of HabitQUARANTINE ROUTINE - Make The Most Out Of Your Days InsideDay ___ in the house, and at this point, I think we all need a little structure in our lives. While a few of us are use to working from home, I think it's safe to say that many of us are riding the struggle bus. Are you sleeping until 1 each day, followed by a snack and a afternoon nap? Or even if you're working from home and your discipline just is not there... Trust me, I know it's hard. Today's episode I've giving you all the nuggets to make the most of your new lives at home. Tune in...2020-03-3010 minForce of HabitTHE CASE OF THE EX - Knowing When To Leave A Toxic RelationshipWe've all been there... months, or even years, into a relationship that we know damn well is no good for us, but we stay, and it isn't until we leave and finally take a deep breath of fresh air that we think "HOLY HELL, what was I thinking". But the first step is recognizing the problem. Today, Shantel shares all about her experiences that lead her to leaving a toxic relationship, living a year filled with growth and self-exploration, before finding and dating her now fiancé. Kick in the pants? Oh, you know it's coming.2020-03-2328 minForce of HabitTALK TO ME NICE - Affirming The Life You Want"You're so stupid, why did you just do that?", "You aren't as creative as her to have your own business" "You're so fat" "You're so skinny" "This outfit isn't cute" ... Thought those were things women were saying to other women? Ha, no. These are thoughts that we often have about ourselves, to ourselves. Sometimes the biggest bully we'll ever face in our life is well.... us. Affirmations aren't corny, a trend, or silly- it's a conscious effort to fill your head with thoughts that uplift and support you, not kick you while you're down. Ready for a...2020-02-1712 minForce of HabitDISCIPLINE VS. OBSESSION - Your Relationship with Food Pt. 1This week we're getting into the nitty gritty of your relationship... with food, that is. Are you obsessing over each calorie in order to make it to a goal, maybe you're trying every new "diet" that emerges until you find, the one, and all it's leading to is, well.... no where. In today's episode, Shantel's going through a few steps you might be lacking to begin to build the solid foundation with food you need in order to not only hit your goals, but to build a sustainable routine that doesn't involve unhealthy or unrealistic habits.And...2020-02-0316 minForce of HabitMOTIVATION IS A MYTH - What You're Lacking Isn't MagicalDon't have time to listen to a 30 minute episode today? Boom, we got you boo. Join your host Shantel Taylor today for a super short episode where we're talking all things motivation. Finding it hard to get to your goals without feeling, well..... unmotivated? Welcome to reality, babe.I'm going to share with you what you might be lacking! And I know it's going to resonate with so many of you, because it definitely does for me.Kick in the pants?! CHECK.Don't forget to find me on instagram and let me know...2020-01-2710 minForce of HabitEAT THE FROG - My 6-Figure Morning RoutineWhew, when I say you don't want to miss this episode... I mean it. Today we're talking morning routine. The most underrated, yet important part of your physical, mental, and environmental transformation. This isn't just for the aspiring entrepreneur, oh no, boo boo. This is for every single woman who feels the start of her days begin frazzled, overwhelmed, a little anxious, or just plain chaotic with no direction. We're getting in the driver's seat and steering each day in the direction of growth, intentional, and straight up power! Let's go! XOFind...2020-01-2030 minForce of HabitWELCOME TO FORCE OF HABIT - We're getting INTENTIONALProactive or reactive? We're kicking off the very first episode of Force of Habit and we're getting intentional. No more are we moving through our days in a reactive state, hoping for the things we want to knock on our doors and politely ask to be let in - No boo boo, we're getting clear on not only how we want to show up, but how we need to show up to accomplish every goal written in that pretty planner you bought for the new year.Let's get this party started! Tune in to this week's episode...2020-01-0915 min