Be Ultra Podcast

Take some time to reflect on the things, thoughts and situations that cause you fear. Use the resource provided on my website at www.beultraliving.com to process your instincts and help you make solid decisions to complex issues when your mental health may be a little shaky from stress, distress or trauma.

I want to discuss the importance of our ability to choose. The privilege of choice allows us to develop superior problem solving skills, critical thinking abilities, it nurtures internal belief systems and allows us to master coping mechanisms. The ability to choose is something we DON'T want to loose.

The quickest way to get things done...JUST DO IT!! There is no life hack here. You just simply need to be disciplined to get things done.

Utilize this practice to set your intentions for kindness. Prepare your mind and body...Visualize the act of kindness...Follow through with contributing positivity.

Using the 3 A's technique to manage depression and many other uncomfortable feelings and issues is a great strategy for life. It takes work but its worth it!

Here is an introduction to mindfulness with some take away mantras to help you through your week.

Listen to this mindfulness practice to connect with your spirit.

Practice this breathing technique so that you can implement it for many different situations including reducing stress, preparing for conflict, decompressing, getting ready for bed, anxiety and more.

Sit back, close your eyes and cultivate your mind, body and spirit rhythm with this mindfulness practice.

Sit back, relax and practice being present and cultivating optimism for your day and week.

This is my new mindfulness series to help you become more present in your everyday life.

Instead of wishing things would go "back to normal" lets make adjustments in our mindset to better manage where we are.

Sit back and relax for 5 minutes to ignite your hearing sense and visualize all the noises your hearing.

Use this Mindfulness Practice anytime you need help bringing awareness to your day!

We review the book 'Untamed' by Glennon Doyle and discuss the cheetah story. This story will send shivers down your spine because its applicable to so many people living a life of conformity, obligation and fear. Join in to find out ways you can start breaking your chains.

This interview is the the Grace Church Community Pastor, Gretchen Cannon. She is the kind of leader that walks the walk and tells you what you need to hear. I've been inspired by her commitment to living through the Spirit of Jesus. This podcast will encourage you to step up and take action in your life, family and/or community.

Listen in to hear the origin story of the Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center and hear how it's changing lives in my community and all of Eastern Oklahoma County. Check out www.eocrc.org for more information. Stay tuned for the links on how you can donate to the fundraiser I've created...100 Miles of Hope. I will be running 100 miles in my community to raise awareness to the amazing churches, schools and businesses all supporting the EOCRC in hopes of raising more money to help them get closer to their goal of erecting their building and having the funds to staff it appropriately.

I will be doing a fund raiser for the Eastern Oklahoma Community Resource Center on February 24th, 2021. I will run 100 miles in the community to raise awareness to the EOCRC, the importance of community connection and personal empowerment. Stay tuned for more information about this fundraiser and details of how this non-profit organization helps our community.

This is the last chapter of our book review podcast. Please buy the book Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins or buy it on Audible. This book has been a great tool in obtaining life strategies for improvement. This chapter discusses how emotional pain can fuel us as well as break us down. It also discusses how the need to feel comfortable can stop you from pursuing your dreams.

We are reviewing the book Can't Hurt Me, Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins. This chapter discusses our relationship with failure and how we can use failure to propel us into our deep seeded inner greatness...only if we are willing to feel the discomfort of failure and not allow it to completely break us down. Buy the book and listen to it in Audible...it's worth every penny and more!!!

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We review the book Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins. This week we discuss the themes in Chapter 9, Uncommon Amongst the Uncommon. These themes include a relentless pursuit for inner greatness, not settling for mediocrity, always looking for ways to grow and the importance of leaders building their teammates up to be their best. Quote of the day from this chapter is, "If you're not getting better, you're getting worse".

Chapter 8 review of David Goggins' book Can't Hurt Me. This chapter is so great because it talks about the one thing that I see hindering most people in their pursuit of their goals...wasting time!

This chapter of the book discusses your personal governor, perceived limits, dissecting the quitting mind and understanding Goggins' Law of Nature. These strategies will help you tap into your inner greatness.

We are reviewing Chapter 6 of the book Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins. This chapter has us looking at all the achievements and struggles we have overcome in our life to use them as fuel to move forward.

Updates on Be Ultra Living and my venture toward entrepreneurship. If you are having feelings of insecurities or self doubt...you ARE NOT alone. I have been struggling with these feelings and talk to women every day who struggle with insecurities, self doubt and many other uncomfortable feelings. Keep your head up and keep moving forward!! Visit www.beultraliving.com for information about my services.Follow me on Instagram @be.ultra.living or Facebook at Be Ultra Living

We are reviewing David Goggins' book Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds. Chapter 5 focuses on mental toughness, visualization, a calloused mind, redirecting your internal negative thought loops and focusing on the things in your life that you CAN change. Please join in the book club review and join us in the challenge for the week. Please buy the book and also get it on Audible to listen in on the extra interviews with David Goggins regarding material in the book.

We explore Chapter 4 of the Can't Hurt Me book by David Goggins. This chapter discusses mindset, mental toughness, set backs, perspective and "taking souls". Join in the review and accept the challenge of chapter 4 to excel in your life and become your best!

We are reviewing David Goggins book "Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy The Odds". This chapter goes through what David Goggins defines as the "Impossible Task". The themes of this chapter include disappointment, FEAR, passive living, crossroads, hope and living with passion. David takes us on a wild ride as he shares his experience of once again "defying the odds" and losing over a 100lbs in 3 months and studying day in and day out to have an opportunity to become a Navy Seal. He knows that only "one-third of the men who begin BUD/S make it through Hell Week" but he states, "It was about who I was and who I wanted to be. I was a prisoner in my mind and this opportunity was my only chance to break free". Join me in this review as we reflect Chapter 3 and dive into his Challenge #3 to get comfortable with discomfort.

We are doing a book club on David Goggins book Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds. In Chapter 2- Truth Hurts we discuss the different themes in the chapter including, loneliness, loss, confusion, shame, devastation, desperation, determination and drive. We are participating in David Goggins challenge to create an Accountability Mirror to "write all your insecurities, dreams and goals on Post-It notes and tag up your mirror". By using this strategy you will look at your goals daily and be able to honesty look at yourself in the mirror to hold yourself accountable for working toward those goals. Use his hashtag #canthurtme and #accountabilitymirror on your social media to show pictures of your accountability mirror!!

Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David GogginsWe will review each chapter for 11 weeks. This weeks theme is over trauma and how we can move through trauma and use the experiences we've had in our lives to ignite empowerment.

Today I provide an update on my move from working a 9am-5pm to working 24/7 as an entrepreneur.

Today's podcast is a reflection of a wise psychiatrist named Viktor Frankl. He is a Holocaust survivor and provides insight on how we can manage through difficult times in life by managing our minds.

I discuss some research that was completed by Andrew Huberman, PhD who runs a neurobiology lab at Stanford University. These are easy tactics that you can add to your daily life to improve your mood and mindset. Become EMPOWERED!

I am sharing my journey as I navigate this new world of entrepreneurship. Follow me on SM at Be Ultra Living on FaceBook or be.ultra.living on Instagram. Check out my website at www.beultraliving.com.

My friend Scott Jones, from Becoming Ultra, interviews me to discuss my decision to leave the VA Medical Center to start my own business. Follow Scott Jones and his Becoming Ultra project on www.becomingultra.com and listen to his podcast at Becoming Ultra. He also has another great podcast called Athlete on Fire. He and his wife are entrepreneurs in Colorado, living their best life.

This podcast covers some of the reasons I made the decision to leave the VA Medical Center to focus on building Be Ultra Living. I share some of the struggles that a person of service to others goes through and the importance of self care. My brother, Shawn Proffitt is also a person of service as an Oklahoma City Police Detective. He has also been a musician most of his life and writes inspiring songs of truth. Check out his new release Oblivious on this podcast and on his website www.shawnproffitt.com

I wanted to share my experiences with you guys and document this process of leaving a government job to pursue my own business with Be Ultra Living.

Check out these two podcasts with Dakota Meyer on the Jocko Podcast and The Joe Rogan Experience. I loved the perspective Dakota provided and wanted to share it with you so that we can all be influenced positively to make a difference.

Don't Just by Roy T. Bennett...today we reflect on how much we are doing and how much we are not doing. Think about the parts of life that you are slacking on and make a commitment to go ALL IN!

Start taking steps to get out of that hole!! You CAN do this!

Marie is a amazing human and she shares intimate parts of her life that have helped shape her current life style at The Lazy W Farm where she and her husband offer connection and community. Marie's book recommendations:Code Red by Lisa ListerReturn to Love by Marianne WilliamsonThe Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond TutuEat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth GilbertThe Power of Now by Eckhart TolleThe Shack by William P. Young Podcast by Brene Brown- Unlocking Us Follow Marie Wreath on Instagram @thelazywRead her blog at www.LazyWMarie.comFollow me on Instagram @be.ultra.livingFace Book at Be Ultra Livingwww.beultraliving.com

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Here are some tips on how to better manage the ever changing world we are in now...Be safe and healthy!

Listen in as I talk with my friend, Jessica Vasa about the wild life we are all trying to navigate with COVID-19...Follow Jessica's blog on www.todaywasmeaningful.com or Instagram @todaywasmeaningful_

Let's talk about the unfortunate state of grief that COVID-19 will be placing on a lot of people. There is no right way to go through the stages of grief but it's important to stick together and not go through this alone. Loss is inevitable with this horrible virus...make sure to love on your family, friends and community now.

Take the time to think of all the things that make you happy...all the small things the make life enjoyable are what will help in times of uncertainty.

This is your opportunity to have that extra time you have been waiting for...COVID-19 wasn't the break you were looking for but non the less its important to manage the things we do have control over so that when we are hit with uncontrollable situations we are better equipped.

I've been using exercise and running to help fight off and manage depression, stress and anxiety for years. Listen in for some tips!

COVID-19 is creating a lot of anxiety and stress...Be prepared but don't panic, spread the love and use your strength to be a positive contributor.

Mindfulness is a technique that we will all benefit from to slow down and be in the moment. How can you implement these techniques in your life today?