Live Well Dream Big

How do we know if we're following our true callings? How do we sharpen our senses to cut through the distractions of everyday life and hear the calls that are beckoning us? In this episode I'm talking with Gregg Levoy of the renowned book Callings - Finding and Following an Authentic Life. Gregg comes from a place of so much wisdom and experience about how we can find our true callings. You'll find out what exactly a calling is and how to distinguish true callings from false ones. Plus Gregg shares lots of meaningful, fun stories during our conversation together. Listen in now…Topics Include: What is a calling? How to be receptive to callings How callings show themselves and the different channels they come through Synchronicities and meaningful coincidences How to tell if calls are true and real What happens when you ignore/avoid a calling Dreams and rituals Gregg Levoy is the author of Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life (Random House)—rated among the "Top 20 Career Publications" by the Workforce Information Group—and Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion (Penguin). He's the former "behavioral specialist" at USA Today and a regular blogger for Psychology Today. He's also Keynoted at many career-development and workforce conferences including the National Career Development Assn Conference (twice), the Wisconsin Employment and Training Association Conference, International Career Development Conference, National Assn of Colleges and Employers Conference, International Conference on Positive Aging, and many others, and has appeared on ABC-TV, CNN, NPR and PBS.A former adjunct professor of journalism at the University of New Mexico, and former columnist and reporter for USA Today and the Cincinnati Enquirer, he's written for the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, Omni, Psychology Today, Fast Company, and others. Connect with Gregg:Gregg Levoy's Website https://gregglevoy.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gregg.levoyResources Mentioned: The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Women everywhere have forgotten the art of self-care. We feel we don't have time to slow down to care for ourselves, but we may not realize it's wreaking havoc on our bodies, brains and spirits. In this episode I'm talking with leading entrepreneur and former Hollywood actress Shiva Rose. She is also the author of one of my favorite wellness books, Whole Beauty, where she shares daily ritual and natural recipes for lifelong beauty and wellness. We dive into her interesting story of growing up in Iran and needing to flee and all that happened after. For those craving more ritual and wellness in your life, be sure to listen in now…Topics Include: Shiva's incredible story from a childhood in Iran and moving to the US, an autoimmune diagnosis, and finding healingThe origin and process of Shiva's book and skin care line Cautions and changes in the beauty industry About Ayurveda and how to incorporate elements of this ancient technology into your lifestyle The importance of rituals What is slow beauty? A decade ago, after suffering fro a life-threatening autoimmune disorder, Hollywood actress Shiva Rose made it her mission to find a more holistic way to natural health and beauty. As she grew her own organic herbs and flowers, she developed her own self-care and beauty rituals and ultimately healed her life and led her to create the holistic lifestyle website the Local Rose to share her findings with others and go on to develop her own nontoxic, all natural skin care line at Shivarose.com. She is the author of Whole Beauty, one of my personal favorite wellness books - where she shares daily ritual and natural recipes for lifelong beauty and wellness. And she is a leader and entrepreneur in the world of all natural beauty, wellness and lifestyle. Connect with Shiva:Shiva Rose Website https://www.shivarose.com/The Local Rose http://www.thelocalrose.com/Instagram @localrose https://www.instagram.com/localrose/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheLocalRoseResources Mentioned: The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

In today's episode, I'm talking with Rachel Smith, the founder of Natural Health Rising. Rachel shares her journey of going from years of poor health and misdiagnosis to finally finding the answers and healing herself. Today she is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Autoimmune expert. We're exploring Autoimmune Disease including why it's on the rise today. This episode is for anyone who wants to live a healthier life and avoid toxins while improving their energy, sleep, stress and more. Topics Include: What are autoimmune diseases and how they develop? How functional medicine and holistic health views autoimmune disease vs traditional western medicine Lifestyle and dietary changes shown to help prevent and heal autoimmune diseases The role of environmental toxins and steps to take to minimize them Signs, symptoms, and potentials precursors of autoimmune diseaseRachel Smith is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, a Hormone, Gut and Autoimmune Expert, the founder of Natural Health Rising and the host of The Natural Health Rising Podcast. She helps people struggling with autoimmune diseases and chronic illnesses to reverse their symptoms naturally. Her mission in life is to help others heal and rise to be their healthiest, happiest self. Rachel's 3 Day Nutrition & Detox:https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/energy-reboot-planConnect with Rachel:Website: https://naturalhealthrising.com/The Natural Health Rising Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/UEZ6pEE8zubBook a free consult with Rachel:https://link.coachmatixmail.com/widget/appointment/rachelsmith/healthconsultationInstagram: @naturalhealthrisingTik Tok: @NaturalhealthrisingThe Natural Health Rising Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/950824619100723 Resources Mentioned: The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

It's time for another Soul Session. In this short episode, I discover the power of stories, where our stories come from and how they impact our beliefs and ultimately the lives we choose to live. I share the one story I carried around for years that caused me to stay stuck and how I finally broke free. Listen in now…Topics Include: - The power of stories - How old stories might be limiting us - How to create new stories for growth and transformation- A quick alignment check for your own storiesResources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Do you feel driven by your schedule and to-do list? A nagging feeling of never really getting accomplished what you truly want to? Whether it's your career or life in general, discovering your peak performance is essential. In today's episode I'm talking with Julia Arndt about career burnout, stress and how to get more productive without adding more to your plate. It's a fun and interesting conversation filled with tools you can start using today. Listen in now…Topics Include:- Julia's personal story of career burnout - What is burnout medically speaking - Taking care of our brains for our careers - What companies can do to help employees avoid burnout - A practical approach to stress management and self care - Burnout and entrepreneurs - Tools for managing burnout - Overcoming limiting beliefsJulia Arndt is the founder of the Peak Performance Method (PPM), a unique model combining critical productivity, mindfulness and leadership tools to help forward thinking individuals and organizations develop the next workplace superpower through scalable programs.Julia is a stress management trainer, international speaker and the host of the "STRESSD” podcast that has over 75.000 podcast downloads globally to date.Julia originally hails from Germany, has lived in 5 countries over the last 14 years and speaks three languages fluently. After working at Google in Silicon Valley for seven and a half years while the company grew from 30.000 to 100.000 employees, Julia has been running her own consulting and coaching business, helping over 7000 employees at innovative companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Uber, Swisscom and many more understand the effects of stress on body and mind, move beyond burnout and build a mindful lifestyle that delivers focus, high energy and productivity.Today, you can find Julia at her company Peak Performance Method and through her engaging interviews and solo episodes on her Stressd Podcast. Connect with Julia:​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliaarndtcoaching/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/juliaarndtcoachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-arndt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliaarndtcoachingPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stressd-podcast/id1448604863Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

It's time for another Soul Session. In this short episode, I share a word that's been on my mind lately and how it's impacting the actions I take every day. I also walk you through my Personal Principles and how you can discover your own to make empowered choices. Listen in now…Topics Include: - What are personal principles?- How to know and be clear about your person principles - Examples of personal principles- How your personal principles help you make decisions and prioritize - How sovereignty supports being in alignment with your personal principles - Alignment check for sovereignty and personal principlesResources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

In this episode, I'm having a conversation with Maia Toll, someone whose work I've admired and followed for many years. She is the author of the Wild Wisdom series and The Night School. In our conversation, we dive into the history of healing, the ancient wisdom of our ancestors and where we are today with medicine, both modern and energetic. From science to spirituality to magic, we cover a lot of ground in this lively conversation. Listen in now…Topics Include:- Maia's personal journey from illness to her work - What makes a good and effective healer - Scientific vs Spiritual healing - The Three Ancient Medicine Kingdoms - Energy work for physical healing - The power of collective unconscious - How to use rituals - Cultural shifts in mysticism and healing todayMaia Toll is the award-winning author of the best selling Wild Wisdom Series which has inspired readers worldwide to explore their human nature through the magical lens of the natural world. The seeds for this series were planted when Maia apprenticed with a traditional healer in Ireland where she spent extensive time studying the growing cycles of plants, the alchemy of medicine making, and the psycho-spiritual aspects of healing.Maia's latest endeavor, The Night School, explores the edges of the universe and the depths of the self, all through the lens of philosophy, divination, and astrology. She also owns an herb shop called Herbiary, with locations in Asheville, Philadelphia, and online. She lives in Asheville, NC with her partner and two ridiculously spoiled dogs.Resources Mentioned:- The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guideMaia's website https://maiatoll.com/Maia on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maiatoll/

It's time for another Soul Session. In this short episode, share my burnout story and how I stayed stuck in a career for years because of one simple mistake I made. I dive into how we can understand our self-worth and tap into our inner knowing to guide us. Listen in now…It's time for another Soul Session. In this short episode, share my burnout story and how I stayed stuck in a career for years because of one simple mistake I made. I dive into how we can understand our self-worth and tap into our inner knowing to guide us. Listen in now…Topics Include: - Why people experience burnout - How our value system as a culture plays a role - What is the difference between doing and being? - Tips for dealing with and preventing burnout - A quick alignment check for burnout Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Today we're jumping into some juicy topics including healing with crystals, chakras, energy healing and feng shui as I talk with medical intuitive Amy Leigh Mercree. Whether you love all things “spiritual wellness” or you consider yourself a skeptic, I think you'll find this conversation interesting as you learn about Amy's healing journey, how to make your own vibes more positive and her latest book The Healing Home. Listen in now…Topics Include: - How Amy wrote 16 books after 10 years working as a medical intuitive - What childhood was like as an intuitive- What is a medical intuitive? - Does everyone have intuitive abilities? - Do crystals work and why? - Can energy work be compatible with religion? - About Amy's new book The Healing Home book and what inspired it - Tips for making your home a healing space Amy Leigh Mercree is a bestselling author of fifteen books, a media personality, a holistic health expert, and a medical intuitive. Amy has been an internationally acclaimed medical intuitive for over twenty years and has helped thousands of people find the root causes of numerous mild and moderate medical conditions and uncover their bodies wisdom to heal permanently. Amy has been featured in Glamour Magazine, Women's Health, Inc. Magazine, Shape, Poosh, The Huffington Post, Your Tango, Soul and Spirit Magazine, Mind Body Green, CBS, NBC, Hello Giggles, Reader's Digest, Oprah.com and many more.Resources Mentioned: - The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide- Amy's Website https://www.amyleighmercree.com/- Amy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amyleighmercree/- Oprah Article "What Are Healing Crystals and Do They Actually Work?" https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a26559820/healing-crystals/

It's time for another Soul Session. In this short episode, I discuss how we judge ourselves, especially when we try to do new things. I share my own experiences with overcoming self-judgment and one of my favorite tools I use as a reminder to love myself. Listen in now…Topics Include: - How judging ourselves inhibits us from truly loving ourselves and limits our growth - What loving ourselves really looks like - Two useful techniques you can start using to help judge yourself less - Alignment check-in Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

I just finished reading an amazing book - Sacred Medicine, A Doctor's Quest to Unravel the Mysteries of Healing. And in today's episode I'm talking with the author, Dr. Lissa Rankin. Lissa spent several years globetrotting the world to understand healing and bridge the gap between traditional and alternative medicine. From healers, to shamans to ancient rituals and energy healing, she really took a deep dive with a desire to understand how it all works. Whether you're in the traditional medicine camp or prescribe to the holistic, alternative camp, I think this episode will open your eyes up to the both the light and shadows that exist in both worlds and how to craft your own healing journey with your eyes wide open. Plus, you'll hear my story about how I tried an energy healing method the night before this conversation and what happened to me! Listen in now…Topics Include:- Lissa's incredible journey to the work she is doing today- Overcoming the polarization of conventional medicine and alternative therapies - Some of the stories and healing methods described in her book - Encounters with healers in Bali - Creating the revolutionary book, Sacred MedicineLissa Rankin, MD, is a mind-body medicine physician, author of 7 books, founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute, and mystic who researches radical remission, trauma-informed medicine, and spiritual healing. Her TEDx talks have been viewed over 5 million times, and she starred in two National Public Television specials- Heal Yourself: Mind Over Medicine and The Fear Cure. Lissa's interest in the link between loneliness and disease led her to spearhead her latest project, Heal At Last, a non-profit organization which aims to bring effective trauma healing and spiritual healing methods to anyone ready for the deep dive of healing.Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guideLissa's Website https://lissarankin.com/Lissa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lissarankin/

It's time for another Soul Session. In this short episode, I share how I was feeling scattered and out of sorts until I landed on an important message: Discernment. I discuss how on the journey to living well and dreaming big, there's so many things that can come our way. How do we discern what to do and when to do it…and what to say ‘no thank you' to?Topics Include: - How to focus when feeling scattered - How to use grounding meditations and what they can look like - What is discernment? - Discernment and making empowered choices - An alignment check you can do right nowResources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

In today's episode I'm talking with herbalist, anthropologist, biologist and author Nicole Apelian, Ph.D. She's also a survival TV celebrity - Nicole was a challenger on the second and fifth seasons of the History Channel's TV series “Alone”, where she thrived in the wilderness totally solo with little more than her knife and her wits. Our conversation includes Nicole's personal story of healing, how she went from being bedridden with an incurable illness to surviving and thriving. Plus we talk about the healing benefits of nature and how to experience it without having to live off the grid. So much goodness packed in this episode! Listen in now…Topics Include:- Nicole's personal journey after being diagnosed with an incurable illness- How far we have come in incorporating medicinal plants, the research available now, and how far we still have to go in our culture - Realistic, simple, and practical ways to incorporate healing plants into your life- How to connect to nature no matter where you live - How parents can encourage and educate our kids about herbs and nature- Listenter Q&A Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guideNicole's Website https://www.nicoleapelian.com/

Welcome to a new type of episode on Live Well Dream Big called “Soul Sessions”. These are short, actionable episodes where I share with you what's really on my mind. Consider it a personal conversation where you'll hear from me on what I'm doing to stay connected to my soul's purpose. These short sessions are really a great time to check in with yourself on what you're working on, what's going well and what's blocking you right now. In this first Soul Session I'm sharing about how I hit the Pause button when I need to get clarity. Listen in now…Topics Include: - More information on the purpose of these Soul Session episodes - What it means to be in alignment with our higher selves - What happens when we are out of alignment - How to "hit pause" in order to come back into alignment Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

If you've been following the show for awhile, you may have noticed we've had a pause in episodes. That's because I've been doing a deep dive about what's really next for Live Well Dream Big. Sometimes you have to take a pause and let go to discover what's up ahead. In this short episode, I share what that experience has been like for me and talk about what's up ahead for our listeners in this next chapter of the podcast. Listen in now…Topics Include: -Suzanne's personal journey and process lately-A vision for what's next for our Live Well Dream Big community-Waiting for clarity what happens when you let go -The types of episodes and juicy topics you can expect to come -The deep and powerful experience of aligning with your soul Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

In this special Episode, Suzanne responds to questions submitted by podcast listeners. She shares her personal experiences, and tips learned on the Live Well Dream Big journey. Her thoughts on the pandemic, imposter syndrome, starting virtual businesses, pricing structures, and much more. Topics Include:- Facing and managing imposter syndrome- Meaningful, personal, and professional shift that occurred during the pandemic - How many clients would be realistic to take on in a week? - The greatest challenges today that coaches can provide a solution for- What coaches should charge and how to figure your pricing- Online business content, marketing strategies and programs offered through the IAWPResources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Career burnout is real! More people are reporting that they feel burned out then ever before, but exactly how burnout manifests can look different for each of us.Burnout can feel like physical and mental exhaustion, reduced capabilities, and even loss of personal identity. It tends to increase over time until something happens and we hit a breaking point. Susan Batastini, Simerjeet Sylvain, Heather Dodd, and Jessica Duran have all been there. And they've come out on the other side with tips and advice on how to keep burnout at bay.On International Women's Day, Suzanne was joined by Simerjeet, Heather, Susan and Jessica to discuss their experience with career burnout, how they overcame stress and exhaustion to lead more fulfilling lives, and how you can do the same. This episode is for all the women who want to tap into their inner light, find their spark, and overcome burnout. Topics Include:- Defining burnout - How burnout builds up over time - Signs and symptoms of burnout- Strategies to avoid burnout - How finding passion and purpose impact your energy- Susan's "Three R Solution": Recognize, Reset, Reclaim- Importance of listening to feelings and emotions- And other topics…Susan Batastini is the Founder and Owner of Walk 2 Wellness, LLC and an Adjunct Professor at Drexel University. Susan is also a certified School Psychologist and Holistic Wellness Coach.Susan has a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Educational Leadership.Simerjeet Sylvain is a Holistic Wellness and Transformation Coach. For 17 years, she worked for the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) in Alberta. Heather Dodd worked 35 years in the industry, research consultancy, and business academia. Now, Heather works as a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach with a focus on supporting Senior Professional Women to make lifestyle changes to improve their overall health. She is a member of the Health Coaches Association (UK) Jessica Duran is an IAWP Holistic Wellness and Career Coach with focus in supporting people to find their unique potential and what ignites them so they can create a purposeful, passionate and fulfilling life. I previously worked 11 years in the automotive industry in different positions, the last one as a Senior Pricing Manager for 6 countries in Latin America and created an NGO to assess small non-profit organizations helping children in need. Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Holistic wellness has become a hot topic in recent years. The pandemic has caused a lot of people to look inward, and many people are coming out the other side wanting to become a happier, healthier version of themselves.But most of the “holistic wellness” content we see floating around isn't really about wellness at all. It's often about selling products, particularly beauty and weight loss products.That doesn't mean there aren't real wellness trends out there though, and in this episode, we identify five real wellness trends that we think are going to stick around in 2022.Topics Include:- What it really means to practice holistic wellness- Tips to bolster your immune system- Why inflammation is so troublesome- The pandemics affect on wellness practices- Facial care and facial yoga- Finding ways to reconnect with nature- The boom of online wellness offerings- Building a social media profile as a coach- Balancing personal and professional content on social- And other topics…Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we often lead with our heads instead of our hearts. While thinking with our heads helps us accomplish goals and make decisions, it can also make us feel disconnected from our true selves. Dreams, intuition, and goals are all stored in our hearts. It is important to stay connected with your heart to gain clarity on the present moment and align yourself with your deepest wants and desires. Journaling can be a great way to do this! But where do you start? For journaling veterans and newbies alike, using prompts can help set an intention for your journaling practice. In this episode, Suzanne shares her top seven journaling questions to get clear on the new year, talks about how journaling can help you access a greater understanding of yourself, and discusses how identifying and letting go of what doesn't serve you can make room for what's next.Topics include:- Who should journal- Suzanne's personal experience with journaling- How journaling can help unlock the subconscious mind- Why using prompts when journaling is helpful - Identifying belief patterns that are holding you back- Reconnecting with what you really want- Overcoming interior and exterior judgment- The importance of acknowledging and coping with feelings- The battle between inner wisdom and inner critic- Setting the stage for the journaling process- And other topics…Resources Mentioned: The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Welcoming in 2022 has felt different than previous years. Maybe it's a lack of clarity around what the year will bring, or perhaps we're simply off to a slower start than usual. The pressure of setting new year's resolutions is very real this time of year, but many are taking a different approach in 2022.Manifesting, or using your thoughts, feelings, and intentions to bring something into reality, can be a great approach to experiment with this year. Slowing down and taking time to dream and reimagine your life can help you decide how you are best going to show up and grow in 2022 and beyond. In this episode, we talk about how to reimagine and recreate the life you want through manifestation, the three ingredients to manifesting your dreams, the importance of total trust and unshakable commitment, the challenges of manifestation, and how to show up for yourself in 2022.Topics Include: - How slowing down provides an opportunity for clarity - The power of letting go- Looking inward vs outward - Defining manifestation- Does manifesting really work?- Suzanne's journey with meditation- How to work through difficult thoughts and harness their potential- How to dismantle past selves and why this is important- The battle between fear and inner wisdom- Allowing your authentic self to take action- And other topics… Resources Mentioned: Suzanne's Manifest Everything Ritual: https://iawp.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/IAWP+Manifest+Everything+Ritualv2.pdfThe IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

For many, the new year is a time of reflection and resolution. We all want to live our best lives, and we know living healthy is a key component.When we evaluate our health and want to make changes, it can be difficult to know where to start. There are so many health tips and tricks out there, it can be tough to know who to listen to.That's why we put together this special episode for Live Well Dream Big listeners highlighting some of our favorite holistic wellness tips from health experts we featured in 2021. We share tips for nutrition, mindset, better sleep, functional breathing, and functional medicine.We loved putting this episode together for you all, and hope these tips empower you to live your best life in 2022!Topics Include:- The science of plant-based diets- Finding the right diet for you- The connection between mindset and holistic wellness- Tuning into your biological rhythms for better sleep- Functional breathing patterns- Breathing and sleep- Functional medicine vs traditional medicine- How hormones regulate our health- And other topics…Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Happy New Year everyone!! We are so excited for another year of Live Well Dream Big. We have an amazing first episode of the year for you!We heard many inspirational stories on the podcast in 2021 from people who decided to bet on themselves and pursue their passions. We wanted to highlight a few of them for you to kick off the new year.Becoming your best self and building a life you love is never easy. The Live Well Dream Big journey often requires us to take risks and to step out into the unknown. It can feel really scary at times. We don't always know what the right thing to do is, and our constant questioning can keep us stuck in the same familiar place.We've all been there. It's all part of the process. That's why I am so excited to share today's episode with you and to highlight three of our amazing guests: Kara Godin, Michael Dilorio, and Eileen Franco. They share how they managed to overcome their doubts on their Live Well Dream Big journeys and how their lives changed forever when they decided to go for it and pursue their passions.Topics Include:- Finding meaning in life- Dealing with self-doubt- Signs that it's time to make a change- Responding to rejection- Using our stories to make a difference in the lives of others- Combating our cultural conditioning- Taking the leap and going for your dreams- And other topics…Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

These days, hatred and conflict seem to be everywhere, from conversations around our dinner tables to interactions with total strangers. How can we come together to replace prejudice and generalization with understanding and unity?Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Arthur P. Ciaramicoli believes the answer lies in empathy and understanding. Before we can address conflict on a global scale, however, we must first understand where our own prejudices and ideas stem from.In this episode, Suzanne and Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli discuss how we can heal our wounds and foster understanding. Dr. Ciaramicoli talks about highlights from his most recent book, America Reunited, why empathy is so important, how to find common ground with others, and much more. Topics Include: - How to overcome conflict- Healing our wounds - Highlights from Dr. Ciaramicoli's latest book, America Reunited- The dangers of black and white thinking - The importance of looking back at ourselves - Finding common ground in disagreements- Listening, instead of reacting- The importance of neutrality- Why empathy is key- Unlearning the suppression of empathy- Implementing these ideas in daily life- And other topics…Dr. Arthur P. Ciaramicoli is a clinical psychologist who has been in practice for more than 35 years. Dr. Ciaramicoli has served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, as the Chief Psychologist at Metrowest Medical Center, and as the director of the Metrowest Counseling Center and the Alternative Medicine division of Metrowest Wellness Center in Farmington, Massachusetts. Dr. Ciaramicoli is currently on faculty at the IAWP. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Massachusetts Psychological Association. Dr. Ciaramicoli is currently in private practice.Dr. Ciaramicoli appears as an expert on programs like CNN, CNNfx, Fox News, Good Morning America Weekend, along with many other television and radio shows. He is the author of several books including, America Reunited: A Relational Solution to Bridging the Political, Social and Personal Chasm Dividing Our Nation (2021), The Power of Empathy: A Practical Guide to Creating Intimacy, Self-understanding, and Lasting Love in Your Life (2021), The Stress Solution: Using Empathy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Reduce Anxiety and Develop Resilience (2016), and more. Connect with Dr. Arthur P. Ciaramicoli:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drarthurciaramicoli/Website: https://www.balanceyoursuccess.com/Resources Mentioned:America Reunited: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096FS5PWS/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2 Dr. Ciaramicoli's Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Arthur-P-Ciaramicoli/e/B001ITXCI4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1639506607&sr=1-1Edwin Rutsch's Empathy Circles: http://cultureofempathy.com/Projects/Empathy-Movement/index.htmThe IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

In our quick-fix, productivity obsessed culture, taking time to pause and be present with ourselves often feels uncomfortable or just plain wrong.Our drive to do more and be more keeps us busy, but keeping busy isn't enough if we want to live our best lives and make a big impact.In fact, as many of us have learned the hard way, staying busy all the time can actually be an obstacle on our Live Well, Dream Big journey resulting in overwhelm, burnout, and a lack of meaning or purpose.But there is a better way. And that's what we are talking about on the podcast today!In today's episode, Suzanne discusses what's possible for us when we can let go of our busyness, put down the to-do list, and embrace the no plan, plan. Suzanne share's why our biggest, most empowering insights come through when we create space for our inner wisdom to shine.Listen in to learn what you can do to create this kind of space and presence in your life this season.Topics Include:How Suzanne found meaning and purpose in her lifeThe backstory of Live Well, Dream BigPersonal growth and getting unstuckWhat's next for Live Well, Dream BigWe feel so uncomfortable when we take time to pauseTrusting our inner knowingCreating space for “unplans”And other topics…Resources Mentioned:Connect With Suzanne: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdVgwOsSbtE-ncWCkPqwZbPPZVacqlgvd0AyMDi9rDC7_ugg/viewform?usp=sf_linkThe IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

If you struggle to sleep, you know that a restless night can mean increased anxiety, lack of focus, and decreased memory. Patrick McKeown's advice for better sleep and less anxiety? Functional breathing.Patrick first started experimenting with breathwork while at university. He was suffering from an inability to sleep which resulted in high anxiety, increased stress, and failure to focus. Patrick found the solution to a good night's sleep in functional breathing. He has since dedicated his life to studying breathing and sleep disorders. Join Suzanne and Patrick as they talk about how breathing impacts your health and life, why nose breathing is the foundation of healthy breathing patterns, how to reduce the risk of sleep disorders, how to stimulate the vagus nerve, and more.Topics Include:Patrick McKeown's backstory. Understanding the fundamentals of breathing. Proper breathing technique. Simple tricks to fix snoring. The proper way to take a deep breath. Signs of dysfunctional breathing in infants and adults. A simple test to identify dysfunctional breathing. Breathing exercises for COVID and anxiety patients. How to decongest your nose in five minutes. And other topics...Patrick McKeown is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin. In 2002, Patrick completed his clinical training in the Buteyko Breathing Method at the Buteyko Clinic, Moscow, Russia. This training was accredited by Professor Konstantin Buteyko. Having suffered from asthma, rhinitis, and sleep-disordered breathing for over 20 years, Patrick offers both theoretical knowledge and his own experiences to help clients to overcome similar challenges. To date, Patrick has written seven books and produced four DVD sets about the Buteyko Method, including three Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk category bestsellers: Close Your Mouth, Asthma-Free Naturally, and Anxiety Free: Stop Worrying and Quieten your Mind. His latest book, titled "The Oxygen Advantage", enhances sports performance by improving functional breathing patterns and applying unique breath hold exercises to simulate altitude training at sea level.Resources:Website: Buteyko ClinicFacebook: Patrick McKeownTwitter: Buteyko ClinicLinkedIn: Patrick McKeownAmazon: Patrick McKeownThe Oxygen Advantage

More than ever people are struggling with insomnia and other sleep issues. Some may consider themselves night owls because they're tired all day but seem to wake up at night when they should be sleeping. It's a vicious cycle.Before electricity, our ancestors woke with the sun and went to bed with the moon. There was a natural rhythm to the days and nights with no interruptions. That all changed with the invention of the light bulb.Today we have to be intentional about our habits connected with sleep. Sleep expert Mollie McGlocklin struggled with insomnia until she learned how to develop sleep as a skill.In this episode, Suzanne and Mollie discuss how technology has interrupted our natural sleep patterns. They discuss how we can break these patterns and even leverage technology to improve our sleep.Topics Include:Training your Circadian rhythm. How sleep affects our health. Chronobiology. Zeitgebers. Light timing. How temperature affects your sleep. Why you need to stop eating before bed. Sleep trackers. Sleep supplements. Sleep for shift workers. And other topics...Mollie McGlocklin is a sleep expert, creator of Sleep is a Skill, and the host of the Sleep is a Skill podcast. Mollie's mission is to help people optimize their sleep through the use of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. Mollie is passionate about helping people consistently get a good night's sleep again.Resources Mentioned:Website: Sleep is a SkillInstagram: @molliemcglocklinFacebook: Mollie McGlocklin | Sleep is a SkillPodcast: Sleep is a SkillLinkedIn: Mollie McGlocklinLux Light Meter AppSnoreLab AppWild HealthBioloopTimeshifter: The Jet Lag AppChilisleepEight SleepBreath: The Science of a Lost Art by James NestorThe Sleep Book: How to Sleep Well Every Night by Dr. Guy MeadowsThe IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to feel stuck on the never-ending treadmill of a busy life. For many, this can translate into anxiety, depression, and overwhelm. If you can relate, know you're not alone. While a band-aid approach might provide some relief in the short term, it won't address the deeper issues that cause us to feel stuck. To step into our best life, what we truly need is transformation.Donna Lee Humble is an author and IAWP Certified Holistic Wellness Coach. In her book Seek, Not for Love: Removing Your Barriers to Peace, Authenticity and Enlightenment, Donna Lee explains the three barriers that lead people to feel stuck. She believes that embracing stuckness is the key to overcoming our challenges. Her simple five-step formula will help you develop the roadmap you need to achieve balance in every area of life.Topics Include:Finding passion and purpose. Inner peace through holistic health and healing. Spiritual resilience. Embracing being stuck, rather than resisting it. Why Donna Lee believes we are already enlightened. Finding inner peace. Learning to say “no”. The three barriers to peace. Computerized bioenergetic testing. And other topics...Donna Lee Humble is an IAWP Certified Holistic Wellness Coach who specializes in computerized, bioenergetic testing. She is the creator of the Higher Self Care series. Donna Lee is a spiritual teacher, speaker, and emotional release expert. She is the author of a brand new book titled Seek, Not for Love: Removing Your Barriers to Peace, Authenticity and Enlightenment.Donna Lee is passionate about empowering others to embrace their purpose while enjoying the natural state of peace in the body, mind, and spirit. She has emerged thriving from a life of emotional trauma, physical ailments, and difficult life challenges. Donna Lee is on a mission to share the key practices that allowed her to get unstuck.Resources Mentioned:Website: https://biosynergybetterhealth.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bioSynergyBetterHealth/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-lee-humble-61933147Seek, Not for Love by Donna Lee Humble: https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Not-Love-Authenticity-Enlightenment/dp/1737262622/The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Is work leaving you overwhelmed and burned out? How can we continue to show up when we've reached our emotional limits and our gas tank is empty?Nurses are experiencing burnout at unprecedented rates. When Sandra Payne began her career as a nurse, she was confronted with emotional overwhelm, moral distress, and a toxic work environment. Fifteen years later, she has left the industry and poured her energy into becoming a holistic wellness coach.In this episode, Sandra and Suzanne call out the mental health crisis affecting health care workers and discuss why it isn't being confronted. Sandra shares her experiences in the nursing industry, suggesting ways in which health care workers could be better supported, and offers practical tips for dealing with overwhelm and burnout.Topics Include: Sandra's negative experiences in the health care system, and why nurses' struggles are silenced. Why she took the leap into a new career, and the steps that got her there. Defining burnout, and how it shows up for nurses. How to better support our health care workers. Self-care, and tools for emotional healing. Sticking to our self-care goals, and living an aligned life. And other topics…Sandra Payne is a Nurse and Certified Holistic Wellness Coach. She has a unique understanding of the incredible challenges nurses and health care providers are facing every day and the effects these challenges have on every aspect of their lives. Her goal is to help Nurses create happy, passionate, healthy lifestyles that they love to wake up to every day. Her Nurse Rx program has helped Nurses everywhere to manage stress, find support, and gain confidence to stand up for what they believe in.Resources Mentioned:Website – https://www.sandrapaynecoach.com/FB – https://www.facebook.com/sandrapaynewellnessIG – https://www.instagram.com/sandra.payne.wellness/Podcast – End the Silence - Stories of NursesSandra's Childrens' Book – “The Perfect Snowflake” (https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000167033153)The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Why do we often feel so trapped by money? Is money inherently dirty, or can we develop a spiritual relationship with money?Reverend Karen Russo is a money coach and interfaith minister. In her book The Money Keys, Karen identifies the underlying causes behind people's money struggles and offers an entire curriculum designed to help us break free.In this enlightening episode, Karen and Suzanne reveal why we feel trapped by money, unveil our damaging assumptions, and give us a path to financial freedom.Topics Include: The relationship between money and spirituality. Karen's history and what caused her financial and spiritual worlds to come together. Our unhealthy assumptions and stories about money. The three money traps that people fall into–scarcity, superstition, and survival mode. How to escape these money traps and develop healthier habits. Channeling masculine and feminine energies. Weekly rhythms to take control of your money story. And other topics… Reverend Karen Russo is a Money Coach and award-winning author of The Money Keys. She is the creator of the 21 Day Spiritual Money Jumpstart for entrepreneurs, coaches, creative folks, and spiritual seekers. Karen also has a special passion for working with women. She contributed a chapter in Sex Energy and Money! to “Think and Grow Rich for Women”. Her clients and students achieve 3 predictable results: cash flow breakthroughs, healing old money shame, and major business momentum. Karen shares from over 25 years of success with an unusual blend of experience: an MBA from Columbia University, a top-selling salesperson, an accomplished corporate trainer, and an ordained interfaith minister. Resources Mentioned: Meet Karen, access free gifts, and discover the 21 Day Jumpstart @ http://www.TheMoneyKeys.com.The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Setting and maintaining boundaries is complicated. Failing to maintain clear boundaries often ends in overwhelm and guilt when we take on too much but struggle to follow through. We want to be flexible and accommodating, but how can we do so without sacrificing what we need in the process?In this episode, Suzanne and Laura break down three steps you can use to set and manage boundaries in your personal and professional relationships. They discuss why boundary-setting starts with ourselves, and how getting clear on what we want is the secret to setting clear boundaries.Topics Include:Getting clear on what you actually want to say yes to, and learning to say no to everything else. Setting boundaries with clients. Bright shiny object syndrome and how to avoid it. The grounding power of having clearly defined goals. Time-blocking and goal setting. The “create before you consume” philosophy. Writing yourself a job description as a business owner. How to start making a business plan. Delegating tasks you don't enjoy doing. The balance between freedom and flexibility. And other topics…Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

In our fast-paced digital world, we can't afford to stay stuck in our old ways of doing things. To live well and dream big, we must be willing to adapt and change if we truly desire to thrive.In this short episode, Suzanne shares insights she had during a recent camping trip with her family. She discusses how we can learn to embrace the ever-changing nature of life while learning to be resilient in the process.Topics Include:The rejuvenating power of unplugging and connecting with nature. What birch trees can teach us about resilience. Self-care, and cultivating the states of being that nourish us. Setting and honoring boundaries with ourselves. The one skill Benjamin Franklin believed would determine our success in life. And other topics…Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Are you feeling burned out as a healthcare worker? How can we protect our health and set boundaries at work?Heather Brittain's natural passion for serving others led her into the field of nursing. She soon discovered, however, that being a nurse came at a cost–the sacrifice of her own health and well-being. After coming face to face with her own health complications, Heather said enough was enough and decided to make a change.In today's episode, Suzanne and Heather discuss nurse burnout and what to do about it. Heather shares her story and how a moment of clarity led her down a new path as a healer for healers.Topics Include:The danger of building your identity entirely around your career. Compassion fatigue for healthcare workers. The phases of burnout, and the telltale signs of each phase. Dealing with toxic mindsets in the workplace. Finding a healthy work-life balance. Tips for prioritizing our own health and wellbeing. And other topics...Heather Brittain is a registered nurse, certified holistic wellness coach, global meditation teacher, aspiring author, and owner and founder of Bare Root Health. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Public and Global Health Nursing. She has won awards such as the Nursing Leadership Award, the Nursing Excellence Award, and the Peer Recognition Award.Heather received her certification in Holistic Wellness Coaching through the International Association of Wellness Professionals. Her pride and passion is to empower nurses around the globe to live and work to thrive, rather than just survive. Through mindset and transformational 1:1 and group coaching, she is committed to shifting the paradigm of nursing culture and enhancing both personal and professional fulfillment. Heather is the creator of First Aid to Freedom – The Anxious Nurses 7 Step Guide to Living More, Stressing Less, and Showing Up with Confidence and Passion. Additionally, she is the author of Bare Root Health's weekly newsletter, The Mindful Nurse Collective, offering mindset shifts in purpose, passion, and perspective. She can also be found on the global meditation app, Insight Timer, as a meditation teacher.Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guideBare Root Health – https://www.bareroothealth.com/Connect with Heather on IG: @heatherbrittain_

Do you provide your coaching clients with the information they need to make big changes, yet they return again and again without making significant progress? How can we help our clients break out of old patterns and experience real growth?If more information was the solution to our problems, we'd all be happy, healthy, enlightened beings! Unfortunately, it's not that simple. It takes more than information to break free from old patterns, and this is where coaching comes into play.In today's episode, Suzanne and Laura discuss the real value of coaching–the facilitation of personal transformation. They share tips for conducting coaching sessions, why the end of a coaching session determines everything, and how you can end powerfully to help your clients get results.Topics Include:Powerful tips to prepare for a coaching session. The danger of overpreparing. Exploring the “be the guide, not the guru” philosophy, and how it shows up in coaching sessions. The IAWP's Core Coaching Method. How to help your clients proactively plan for challenges and obstacles. Why your clients may experience greater results from shorter coaching sessions. Why you need to end your coaching sessions on time, every time. And other topics...Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Are you getting hints of what your deeper purpose is, but have trouble taking action? How can we learn to trust our intuition and dream big, even when we don't have all the answers, yet?In this episode, Suzanne responds to these questions and provides listeners with four techniques for tapping into our intuition as we've never done before. She explores the connection between intuition, mindset, and self-confidence, and how we can nurture our intuition into a superpower.Topics Include:The danger of ignoring our intuition. Learning to trust your intuition as a wellness coach. Blending intuition and facts to find the right path for you. The bright, shiny object trap, and how to avoid it. Getting clear on what truly brings you happiness and fulfillment. The grounding power of a daily morning routine. Taking action on your intuition. How to start small before going big. And other topics...Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Do you feel called to serve a greater purpose, but are unsure how you will pay the bills? How do we break through our limitations and experience more abundance?In this episode, Suzanne and Shamika Wallace discuss how limiting beliefs around money hold people back from living their best lives. They explore basic financial strategies that you can use today to experience financial freedom and avoid the tyranny of a scarcity mindset.Topics Include:The relationship between money and wellness. How we unwittingly inherit our money mindset from our environment. Investigating our money story. Financial stress in long-term relationships. The energetic properties of money. Being mindful when speaking of money. How a gratitude practice can foster an abundance mindset. Tips for couples to develop healthy money habits. And other topics...Shamika Wallace – https://www.ladieslivinglimitless.com/Shamika Wallace is an IAWP Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and former Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience. She is the founder of Ladies Living Limitless, where she supports women through personal coaching, small group programs, and community workshops. Shamika loves supporting women to overcome their limiting thoughts and beliefs that have been holding them back so they can create the limitless possibilities that are within them. Resources Mentioned:https://www.ladieslivinglimitless.com/https://www.instagram.com/ladieslivinglimitless/The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

In this special Episode, Suzanne responds to questions submitted by podcast listeners. She shares with listeners how she first got started as a holistic wellness coach, how to avoid making the mistakes she made when starting her coaching practice, time management tips for wellness coaches, and much more.Topics Include:What to do when you're just not feeling it. Staying in your self-care routine when life gets busy. The power of daily intention setting. Tracking key financial metrics in your business. Fortifying your money mindset. Setting your prices as a coach. Working with a coach or therapist. Tips for creating content as a coach. And other topics...Resources Mentioned:Four Seasons in Four Weeks by Suzanne Mathis McQueen (https://www.amazon.com/Seasons-Weeks-Awakening-Wisdom-Beauty/dp/0985895500)The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – (https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide)

Are you making this common mistake with your coaching clients? How can we help our clients get unstuck and make progress?In this episode, Suzanne digs into a common coaching mistake–the tendency to focus on giving advice. Suzanne explores how focusing on powerful, transformative questions will make you a more effective coach. Listen in to receive three strategies you can use to get better results with your clients.Topics Include:How to bring more presence into our relationships. Developing the art of deep listening. The IAWP mantra, “Be the guide, not the guru.” Nurturing a discovery mindset. Practicing curiosity with our coaching clients. Empowering others to find their truth. The illusory truth effect, and how our subconscious mind filters the information we receive. And other topics…Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Is alcohol interfering with your ability to live your best life? Is there a middle ground between drinking and complete abstinence? What does the science say about how alcohol affects our health?Alcohol is a controversial topic in the wellness space. Some people say it provides health benefits, others say it drains our vitality. Who is right, and what do we need to know? In this episode, Suzanne and Helene Larocque explore the topic of alcohol, inviting us to investigate our relationship with alcohol and how it affects our wellness. Helene shares her story, how making the decision to go alcohol-free has changed her life, and what you can do to ensure you make the right choices for your health when it comes to alcohol.Topics Include:The aging effects of alcohol. How alcohol consumption changes the brain. How drinking can impact our energy, self-confidence, and vitality. The health changes people experience when they stop drinking for thirty days. Abstinence versus moderation. How Helene quit drinking by focusing on harm reduction. Focusing on improvement, rather than perfection. Social and cultural pressures to drink. Tips for drinking less. The 30-day alcohol-free experiment. And other topics...Helene Larocque provides coaching services for women ages forty-five and up who are tired of the vicious cycle of drinking alcohol. She guides them to Lose ‘da Booze so they can experience better mental and physical health and achieve a life of freedom, peace, and clarity. Helene became a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and Wellness 360 Leader with the International Association of Wellness Professionals (IAWP) in 2018. In September 2020, she obtained the Drug, Solvent, and Alcohol Abuse Counselling Diploma to support her work in this area. Helene is also a wellness facilitator in her current workplace providing programs, activities, and resources to staff in a hospital setting.Resources Mentioned:Lose ‘da Booze – https://www.losedabooze.com/This Naked Mind by Annie Grace – https://www.amazon.com/This-Naked-Mind-Discover-Happiness/dp/0525537236/The Alcohol Experiment by Annie Grace – https://www.amazon.com/Alcohol-Experiment-Alcohol-Free-Challenge-Interrupt/dp/0593330242/The Little Book of Big Change by Amy Johnson – https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Big-Change-No-Willpower/dp/1626252300/The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

How does systemic racism show up in the health and wellness space? What can we do to be part of the solution? How can we work together to elevate wellness in the black community?In this special panel discussion, Suzanne is joined by four black women wellness business owners–Shamika Wallace, Janet Thompson Jackson, Michelle Emmanuelle, and Mikahila Faries–to discuss Elevating Wellness in the Black Community. These women share their stories and discuss how racism continues to affect them and their work as wellness professionals. These are real, unfiltered stories about the health discrepancies present in our healthcare system, and how we can all work together for a better tomorrow.Topics Include:Historic abuse in the medical field against people of color. Power and representation in our healthcare systems. Race-based trauma and epigenetics. Combatting mental health stigmas. The health impacts of microaggressions. The denial of systemic racism in the USA. Undoing the pervasive “hard life is normal” conditioning in the BIPOC community. Access to wellness resources in BIPOC communities. The marketing of wellness services a luxury rather than a necessity. Creating safe spaces for community healing. The power of social media to connect minorities groups and to provide a space for networking. Prioritizing happiness. And other topics...Michelle Emmanuelle – https://sustainablechangemaker.com/Michelle Emmanuelle is an IAWP Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and the founder of sustainablechangemaker.com, a wellness-based business that offers workshops and coaching for busy professionals, including individuals and workplace teams. Michelle incorporates yoga, mindset, movement, nutrition, creativity, collaboration, and accountability tools along with neuroscience data on the mind to create expansion for personal growth. Shamika Wallace – https://www.ladieslivinglimitless.com/Shamika Wallace is an IAWP Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and former Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience. She is the founder of Ladies Living Limitless, where she supports women through personal coaching, small group programs, and community workshops. Shamika loves supporting women to overcome their limiting thoughts and beliefs that have been holding them back so they can create the limitless possibilities that are within them. Mikhaila Faries – https://www.mfholisticwellness.com/Mikhaila Faries is an IAWP Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and the Founder of MF Holistic Wellness. She's also the creator of “Dragged and Drained to Growing and Glowing” and “The Energy Reset” programs. Mikhaila's originally an island girl from Bermuda, now currently living in Bristol, UK. She holds a Master's Degree in Psycho-Social Studies. Mikhaila has always been drawn to helping people, but her work life ultimately led to her burning out. She had zero energy, her weight spiked, her anxiety worsened, and she experienced sleep and relationships challenges. Through these challenges, though, she awakened and realized she needed to care for herself and her health and she embarked on her own healing journey. As she did, she also found her passion and is now helping superwomen just like her to get off the hamster wheel of life.Janet Thompson Jackson – https://www.janetthompsonjackson.com/Janet Thompson Jackson is a law professor, a leader in law student and lawyer wellness, an IAWP Certified Wellness coach, a yoga instructor, a nonprofit consultant, and an inclusion & belonging collaborator. Janet has been in the nonprofit sector for over 25 years serving in roles as executive director, nonprofit law educator and consultant, strategist, and board member. She's taught and spoke in many countries including the Netherlands, the Republic of Georgia, and Hungary. Janet's driving philosophy is that preparing students to be successful in the legal profession means helping them to manage the stresses inherent in law school and practice. Through a highly synergistic set of knowledge and skills, she helps to guide students and legal professionals to long-term wellness.Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Does trying to find your niche feel too limiting for you? You know you have so much to offer, why should you focus on just one problem? How do you know which niche is right for you?In today's episode, Suzanne and Laura Albers unpack why focusing on a niche is an effective business strategy for wellness professionals. They address common concerns that arise when choosing a niche, and how getting clear on your purpose can guide you to the who, what, and how that will determine which niche is right for you.Topics Include:Using your niche as a stepping stone into bigger and better things. How finding yourself will support you in finding your niche and your tribe. How mapping out your personal story can help you identify who you are meant to help. Choosing to niche in an area you are still personally working on. What to do if you feel like your niche isn't receptive to help. Connecting with other successful professionals in your niche to learn about their work. And other topics...Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

How can we let go and create space in our lives for something bigger and more meaningful to come in? What does it look like to say enough is enough, and to take bold action in pursuit of our dreams?Meet Eileen Franco. After climbing the corporate ladder for thirty-six years, Eileen discovered success in the corporate world wasn't what she thought it would be. Feeling stuck, burned out, and not knowing what to do next, Eileen took a chance to pursue her dream of becoming a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach. Just nine months later, Eileen had reclaimed her health and was making a difference in the lives of other corporate business women through her coaching practice.Eileen joins Suzanne in today's episode to discuss how she was able to let go of her fear and dream big, confronting her cultural programming and limiting beliefs in the process. They discuss what Eileen learned during this transitionary period of her life, and how we can start living well and dreaming big by finding our why and empowering our mindset.Topics Include:Breaking free of childhood conditioning. Signs and symptoms of being stuck. The first steps to finding your purpose. Uprooting limiting beliefs. Overcoming our doubts and fears to live well and dream big. The inner critic. How Eileen was able to incorporate the challenges she has faced into her coaching practice. And other topics...Eileen Franco worked in the corporate world for thirty-six years where she managed high-profile software development projects and programs. Though Eileen worked her way up the corporate ladder to Program Manager, she still felt a sense of emptiness. She longed to do something different, something bigger than herself, but she didn't know what that was. After experiencing a breakdown in her health that resulted in short-term disability, Eileen made the decision to leave the corporate world altogether and to pursue her dream of becoming a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach, even if that meant losing the financial security her job provided. Just nine months later, Eileen completed her training with the International Association of Wellness Professionals (IAWP). During her journey with the IAWP she reclaimed her health and aligned with a new purpose and the opportunity to serve something bigger and make a difference in the lives of others. Today her coaching practice empowers Corporate Business Women to overcome burnout so they can truly thrive.Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Why is there so much conflicting information on food and nutrition? How can we feel confident in the food decisions we make each day?In this episode, Suzanne breaks down the wisdom we heard from the nutrition experts who recently came on Live Well Dream Big. Suzanne shares her personal philosophy around food and nutrition, how we can learn to trust the food decisions we make, and how to avoid overwhelm from the endless stream of information we hear about food. So grab your favorite nutritional beverage, and join us for the nutrition after party!Topics Include:How intuitive eating can help you find the right food for your body. Trusting yourself and listening to your body. Highlights from our previous episodes on nutrition. Veganism, keto, low carb, and other trending food plans. Tracking your food decisions and identifying what works for you. Getting the support you need to avoid frustration. How finding the right food plan for you can transform your life, and much more...Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Have your goals and plans been derailed? Do you feel like you have lost sight of your big vision? What if you had a roadmap that could take you from where you are today to where you want to be?In this episode, Suzanne is joined by IAWP Master Holistic Wellness Coach Laura Albers to discuss three types of visions that can help you live well and dream big. They discuss how having a clear vision and mission can empower your mindset, what you can do to start crafting your life vision today, and how to avoid getting lost on the way to living your best life.Topics Include:Why you need a clear plan when dreaming big. How to create a vision in your personal life, your professional life, and in your relationships. Prompts to help clarify your vision. The power of a personal vision statement, and how to develop one. How to balance your life vision with your core relationships. Ways to stay connected to your vision every day. Saying no to things that don't align with your vision, and much more…Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Has the time come for you to dream big and pursue your passions? How do we know when it's time to make a change?Everyone is in some kind of transition most of the time. From the seasons of life to the seasons of the year, change is the natural order of things. In today's episode, Suzanne takes us on a journey to understand these transitions, how to lean into them rather than resist them, and how to look for signs that it may be time to make a big change.Topics Include:The freeing power of a transition whose time has come. Steps to embrace and accept transitions. What our kids can teach us about transitions. Working with fear when decisions are scary or uncertain. Trusting transitions to get unstuck. Looking for possibilities rather than signs of danger. Finding people to support us through big transitions. How you will know when it is time to take the leap, and much more...Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Do you feel burned out, tired, or like you lack the energy to do the things you want to do? Do you feel like you've lost your energy and drive? What if it was possible to wake up full of energy every day?In today's episode, Suzanne is joined by functional medicine doctor and co-founder of Vytal Health, Dr. Tiffany Mullen. Dr. Mullen breaks down for listeners why traditional western medicine fails to provide the holistic health care we need to feel great and live our best lives, how hormone imbalances can drain our energy, and how a functional medicine doctor can support you on your path to living well and dreaming big.Topics Include:What is functional medicine? How is functional medicine different from traditional medicine? Why physicians struggle to solve underlying issues related to hormone imbalances, stress, and sleep. Working with a functional medicine doctor. Classic signs of hormone imbalances. How hormones regulate your body's processes. How to get your hormone levels tested, and much more...Dr. Tiffany Mullen is the CEO and co-founder of Vytal Health, a telemedicine startup company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Prior to launching Vytal Health, Dr. Mullen led Aurora Health Care's (Milwaukee, WI) Department of Integrative Medicine as its Medical Director, growing it to the largest department in the country. After years of frustration, Dr. Mullen decided to leave corporate health care behind to co-found Vytal Health. Vytal Health is a membership-based telemedicine company focused on helping patients solve health problems that have been overlooked or under-treated by traditional health care. Dr. Mullen is dually board-certified in Family and Integrative Medicine.Resources Mentioned:The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guideHormone Handout – https://iawp.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Dance+of+the+Hormones+Vytal+Health.pdfFind A Functional Medicine Doctor – https://www.ifm.org/

How would your life change if your work aligned with your passions? What if there was a roadmap that could guide you to the life you've always dreamed of living? In this solo Launch Lab episode, Suzanne breaks down three ideas that can help you tap into your passions and go for your dreams while avoiding the common pitfalls people experience along the way.Topics Include:How to stay open when experiencing setbacksTaking action when signs present themselvesAdopting the systems that have lead others to successModeling those who have the lifestyle you desireHow creating systems boosts your confidenceThe necessity of investing in yourselfFinding the support you need to accomplish your goalsAnd other topics...Resources Mentioned:IAWP Guide – The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms

Why is it so hard to stay organized? What systems can we use to stay organized and avoid overwhelm? In this episode, Suzanne and Laura Albers discuss how we can use batching and task blocks to take control of our time and get more done. They discuss the connection between organization and boundaries, systems you can use to manage your clients, how to manage your time like a business owner, and much more.Topics include:What you ACTUALLY need to stay organizedScheduling regular times for planning and organizingThe connection between organization and boundariesThe power of task blocks and batchingWhy you need a marketing plan as a coachThe “organization as procrastination” trap, and how to avoid itOutsourcing tasks that don't feed your passionsAnd other topics...Resources Mentioned:IAWP Guide – The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms

How can we be authentic and show up as our true selves? We know vulnerability is important, but can we take things too far? In this episode, Suzanne and Laura Albers take a deep dive on the topic of visibility and vulnerability in our virtual world, and how we can show up authentically in our work and in our relationships.Topics Include:Visibility as a skill to be learnedHow to grow your audience and reach more peopleFostering a mindset of empowermentSocial media managementHealing your wounds BEFORE sharing your storiesWhy perfectionism is the enemy of content creationSetting visibility goalsThe interplay of visibility and connectionAnd other topics...Resources Mentioned:IAWP Guide – The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms

Do you have something in your heart that you know you're meant to do? Are you ready to align your passion with your work and get unstuck in life? In this episode, Suzanne is joined by certified wellness coach Michael Dilorio to discuss how we can take decisive action, follow our dreams, and make a big impact.Topic Include:Taking ownership–authoring the life you want to liveThe power of coaching and investing in yourselfNurturing kindness and compassionDefining people-pleasing, and when it's a problemFinding your voice and clarifying your messageFortifying your mindsetAnd other topics...Michael Dilorio is an IAWP certified wellness coach who left his corporate job in search of more meaningful and purposeful work. Despite launching his business at the onset of the COVID pandemic, Michael has been able to find his voice, reach his audience, and grow his coaching business. He offers direct 1:1 support to help others master their mindsets, develop habits of success, and build their self-confidence.Connect with Michael Dilorio:Website – https://www.wellismo.com/Instagram – @wellismo_coachFacebook – @WellismoCoachPodcast – Gay Men Going DeeperResources Mentioned:IAWP Resource – The Empowered Coach's Mindset PDFIAWP Guide – The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms

Did you know many people will spend 90,000 hours or more working? How do you want to spend these hours of your life? In this episode of Live Well Dream Big, Suzanne shares ways we might think about our career choices, and how these choices affect our well-being.Topics Include:How your career affects your healthThe impact of our daily actionsMaking time for your other passionsWhat to do if you want to change careersAnd other topics…

Suzanne discusses the topic of Purpose. How do we find purpose in our lives? What does it mean to live on purpose? Suzanne explores these questions and more in this episode of Live Well Dream Big.Topics Include:The Wellness 360 ModelStarting where you areTips for discovering your purposeConnecting with other purposeful peopleThe relationship between your purpose and your habitsAnd other topics…