Get Lively with Jan

This week's podcast is a bit of an emotional one for me…  It was inspired by a message from Pope Francis that's been making the rounds on social media — maybe you've seen it. It's one of those things that was exactly what I needed to hear at the exact moment that I read it. […]

We're going to talk about how to take care of ourselves without falling for every shiny supplement, cleanse, or “fix” being thrown at us. (Because let's be honest—menopause and midlife are BIG business these days, and it's getting overwhelming.) We're cutting through the noise and getting back to basics: So if you're feeling like your […]

It's time to refocus on my health. Maybe you can relate? Life shifts, new schedules take over, and before you know it, your wellness routine needs a reset.  That's exactly where I am, and in this week's show, I'm sharing: How I'm getting back to GOOD first (because that's exactly where we need to start!) The small steps […]

So… the other day I was scrolling through Facebook and I saw this headline: Small Business Struggles: Are we next? Of course I immediately clicked on it, for SO many reasons. For starters, I can say with absolute confidence that you'd be hard pressed to find any small business owner who hasn't questioned this at some […]

This week on the podcast, I'm reflecting on my first month of working both at the studio and in my new role at the New Art Center and how I'm approaching this change. Heading into this new role, I thought my biggest challenge would be sitting all day and keeping up my energy. And while […]

Remember those first day of school vibes?  The mix of nervous excitement, the anticipation of new beginnings, and that lingering question: Am I going to be okay?! Well, that's exactly where I find myself right now as I begin my new role at the New Art Center. I'm excited to start this next chapter, but I'd be lying […]

Here's my encouragement for you this week: There are so many ways to GET LIVELY.  We are a Lifestyle Studio on a mission to help YOU smile MORE.  Through training, group fitness, virtual classes, celebratory life events and more, we are your one stop shop for living a healthier and happier life! www.getlivelynow.com

Welcome to the very first podcast episode of 2025!

This fall, many podcasts were about how I was trying to navigate through various life situations. From shifting into neutral to letting things go, I'm happy to share that I've landed in a place where I'm starting to feel more grounded. So… as I like to do, I gave it some thought and I'm sharing what […]

Since November is the month that I started podcasting way back in 2017, I thought I'd take a listen back to some of the shows that aired around this time many years ago. I landed on the year 2018 and the one year anniversary of the Get Lively with Jan Show.   During this episode, I talk […]

Ever catch yourself saying, “I accept myself, but…”? That little “but” that sneaks in with doubts, judgments, and conditions—well, it's a subtle way we hold ourselves back from fully embracing who we are right now. And I get it; I'm working on this, too. Radical acceptance is about saying, “I accept exactly who I am in […]

Yes, we're back to this topic again.   And the reason I keep talking about perimenopause and how it's making me CRAZY is because this is such a hot topic at the studio and has been for many months. There are so many of us going through this life transition, and I want us all to […]

Ever feel like you're stuck in the wrong gear, grinding away at life's to-do lists, feeling overwhelmed by the news cycle, or battling those moments when resistance creeps in? I've definitely been there. It's like driving a standard shift car—you're in the wrong gear, things feel clunky, and you're not getting anywhere fast. So, what […]

We've all been there – something happens, and we immediately feel the heat – or hurt – rising within us. Maybe it's a conversation that didn't go as expected, or someone's actions rub us the wrong way, leaving us feeling frustrated or even hurt. It's in these moments that I've learned to pause and ask […]

Ever notice how when we're thinking about making a change—whether it's something small, like switching up a routine, or something big, like a career shift—our brains go straight to what we might lose? But how often do we pause and really “weigh” what we might gain? I know I don't always do this. So, here's […]

Labor Day has now come and gone and most of us are now looking at getting back to our routines… any virtual nods or hand raises?! So what does the Olympics have to do with this? Allow me to explain… For starters, I love the Olympics and really enjoyed watching them this summer and chatting […]

Life is full of twists and turns, and for many of us, the journey through perimenopause and menopause can feel like an especially winding path. If you're feeling confused, overwhelmed, or even lost in this stage of life, know that you're not alone. In fact, I'm right there with you. I share on this week's […]

Hope you're all soaking up the summer sun and enjoying these long, warm (okay, almost too warm) days! As we move through this season, I wanted to take a moment to chat about the idea of “softening the edges” and embracing a bit of flexibility – this is what has been on my mind… There […]

Unless you just recently joined us, you know that we celebrated our 10th anniversary during the entire month of June. Part of the festivities included a new website for the studio. And of course that meant going through the site and reviewing. So I went back to the first post.  Oh my. I forwarded it […]

Unless you just recently joined us, you know that we celebrated our 10th anniversary during the entire month of June. Part of the festivities included a new website for the... The post #335: Operation Get Lively – My First Blog Post in 2014 appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

Summer is here, and with it comes a lot of fun (hopefully!)—and often a shift in our schedules and routines. But I've discovered something powerful: getting consistent with just one thing can keep you anchored, no matter what the season throws at you. Consistency in one thing can have a ripple effect, creating great habits […]

Summer is here, and with it comes a lot of fun (hopefully!)—and often a shift in our schedules and routines. But I've discovered something powerful: getting consistent with just one... The post #334: Your Key to Summer Consistency appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

As we wrap up our month-long celebration of Get Lively's 10th anniversary, I've got a little something to share that's been on my mind. This reflection might come as a surprise to you – and I'm not wrapping the month in a negative tone, rather – I'm calling out my own truth bomb. Listen in […]

As we wrap up our month-long celebration of Get Lively's 10th anniversary, I've got a little something to share that's been on my mind. This reflection might come as a... The post #333: 10 Years and a Truth Bomb appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

I guess it's fitting that 10 years into Get Lively, I'm podcasting about something that I chat about often… how I often struggle replaying useless stories over and over in... The post #332: Thinking Forward appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

Sometimes we get to turn the tables, and that's what is going on this week as I get to be a guest on the Little Local Conversations Podcast! Opportunities like... The post #331: Get Lively Gets Local appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

So I broke up with my fitness tracker. And I know, in the grand scheme of the world and life, this is about as minor as it gets. But given... The post #330: Breaking up with my fitness tracker. appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

Every now and then I meet someone and as we start talking we keep saying:  I can relate. Oh my gosh, YES! Same, here. That's exactly what happened when I... The post #329: Two Small Biz Owners Chatting about Identity, Change, and Expansion appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

Ever find yourself saying OVER and OVER that you want something for your life but you just can't seem to get traction? Yup, that was me at the start of... The post #328: Why Getting Traction Helps appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

Yes, the identity conversation on the podcast continues!  I wonder if it will take us all the way through to the daffodils blooming… So this week's conversation on IDENTITY is... The post #327: The Opposite of How I See my Myself appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

Another week and another aspect of “our identity” to explore. Now that I'm on to this topic, I keep having all these moments where I realize: wow, you are doing... The post #326: When I find myself being judgemental. appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

“More people need a place to feel good about themselves, to co-exist, to feel worthy of having a seat at the table.” That is what I found in a notebook... The post #325: When looking back tells you so much. appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

You know I love sharing snippets and concepts from books that I'm reading… and the book this time around is: The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. This book... The post #324: Deciding which story to tell ourselves. appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

It's February, my friends! That happened quickly! So as I was recording this week's show, I was having all kinds of revelations at the moment.   Realizing so many things... The post #323: Having an Identity Crisis? appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

Over the holiday break, I read a book about why small businesses fail.  Sounds dreadful, I know, but it was EXACTLY what I needed to be reading and in fact,... The post #322: Slicing the Apple just Right appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

I took time over the Christmas break to take a closer look at the functions of Get Lively and how to grow as a business so that we can continue... The post #321: Fear of Making Change when Old Habits Die Hard appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

Happy 2024! Oh, all those even numbers make me so happy!   As we take our first steps into this new year, I've got TWO things that I've decided to... The post #320: Two things for 2024 appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

Happy Holidays! As 2023 comes to a close, there are two things that I'm reflecting on and I invite you to do the same. Tune into this episode as I... The post #319: Reflections and Building Character appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

And just like that, we are more than halfway through December… I'm going to keep this message short, and hopefully (somewhat) sweet this week. Here's the thing… I'm feeling ALL... The post #318: All the Emotions that come with the Holidays appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

I've been getting quite reflective lately, as I often do in December, and thought… hmm… why don't I take a look back at the six years worth of podcast episodes... The post #317: Looking Back on 6 Years of the Podcast appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

Happy December!  Here. We. Go. As I was thinking about this month and the holiday season – and how this can so often lead to a surrender to food, booze,... The post #316: Staying in the Driver's Seat this Holiday Season appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! And now with December upon us, the season of giving has officially arrived… I don't know about you, but several years ago, I... The post #315: How I'm Thinking about Giving this Holiday Season appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

There are a lot of things out there right now that are dark and hard to hear…  So in the spirit of this Thanksgiving week, I decided that I would... The post #314: All that is bringing me JOY right now. appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

“Just keep swimming, just keep swimming!” Little did I know that when I watched Finding Nemo with my niece and nephews all those years ago, that Dory's mantra would become... The post #313: The Ups, Downs, and All Arounds of Entrepreneurship appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

“Just keep swimming, just keep swimming!” Little did I know that when I watched Finding Nemo with my niece and nephews all those years ago, that Dory's mantra would become... The post #313: The Ups, Downs, and All Arounds of Entrepreneurship appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

Well this is a special week!  It's the 6th anniversary of the Get Lively with Jan Show! It's so fitting that this week we welcome a special guest, former Simmons... The post #312: Celebrating 6 Years of the Show with a LIVELY Woman Sharing her Story of Life and Career appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

Well this is a special week!  It's the 6th anniversary of the Get Lively with Jan Show! It's so fitting that this week we welcome a special guest, former Simmons... The post #312: Celebrating 6 Years of the Show with a LIVELY Woman Sharing her Story of Life and Career appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

As a health and fitness coach, it is probably no surprise that I've recently received many inquiries about Ozempic and the new weight loss drugs that many people are now... The post #311: Why I'm so Shocked by my Facebook Feed appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

As a health and fitness coach, it is probably no surprise that I've recently received many inquiries about Ozempic and the new weight loss drugs that many people are now... The post #311: Why I'm so Shocked by my Facebook Feed appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

Earlier this year, I had gotten into the practice of writing down one thing each morning that I was 100% committed to doing and would make happen no matter what.... The post #310: Why my notebook is on my couch. appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.

Earlier this year, I had gotten into the practice of writing down one thing each morning that I was 100% committed to doing and would make happen no matter what.... The post #310: Why my notebook is on my couch. appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.