Redefining the Good Life

Today I'm coming at you with a topic which I've had a relationship with for a long time: modern feminism. As a mom to boys and a woman who loves men, this is a topic that is particularly dear to my heart. And of course everything I have to say is strictly about my own personal experience and observations. I do NOT claim monopoly to "the truth"! Also, since I have a lot to say, this one will be a 2-parter. As you know, I have a bit of a beef with our modern civilization and its oppressive ways — so of course our patriarchal ways are no exception. We live in a world where the subjugation of women and the denigration of feminine values have been pretty much institutionalized. So it has of course been extremely important to reveal and reverse the ways in which this has been happening on a systemic level, in the form of the feminist movements of the past and present, going all the way back to the suffragist movements of the 19th century. Even the fact that I'm here talking to you in this way today means that so many women (and men) have fought for my ability and freedom to do so. That being said, what I've been noticing in our present day is that it's also been a bit of a mixed bag, and there have also been lots of unintended consequences to the ideas imparted by modern feminism — such as the idea that the very existence of differences between the sexes is problematic or that putting more women into traditionally male-dominated spaces constitutes progress in and of itself, without asking what we might also be losing in the final analysis.  And as you know by now, I always find it important to be able to look at everything and ask the hard questions without fear. In part I today, I dig into my own personal history with feminist ideas and where I have come to with those today. Next episode will get more into the concrete ways in which that has influenced my own life choices, as well as many of my clients and friends. Episode to check out: Why it's high time to dispel "the myth of progress"——————————————Connect with me on Instagram @theomnivorist Join our private FB group: Redefining the Good Life CommunityBook your free discovery call here: https://theomnivorist.as.me/discoverycall

Full disclaimer: I actually don't love the label "self-sabotage" because, while it likes to pass for self-knowledge, it is often anything but! It's a term that gets thrown around to label behaviors that leave us perplexed because they don't seem aligned with our goals.  But upon closer look, you may notice that your unconscious has very good reasons for the way it has you behave, even if those reasons don't make logical sense at first blush. Saying you "sabotage" yourself actually blocks your curiosity and prevents you from understanding your unconscious drivers (which is really what's running the show for us humans!). I also reshare one of my earliest episodes which is all about self-compassion because it is the no1 ingredient for becoming your own best friend and overcoming "self-sabotaging" behaviors in a loving and lasting way.

Have you ever been stymied by a decision? Felt the analysis paralysis creep in? Spent way more time and energy in discomfort than you would've liked? Making decisions can so easily trip us up because of... 1 truth: decision-making is costly for the brain, and A few untruths: there's such a thing as a right and wrong decision (there isn't) and it's FOREVER and god knows you'll fuck up your life if you pick the wrong thing!!

My simple definition of self-awareness is being present to your internal experience of life. And it is a fundamental element of living your version of the good life since your inner reality has a HUGE impact on your outer reality.But contrary to popular belief, introspection alone is NOT enough to gain self-awareness. In addition to being an astute observer of the way you show up in life, the process of self-discovery is also about becoming compassionately curious as to where your reactions, thoughts and triggers come from. And it's not just about healing your "negative" baggage, either! Understanding what makes you feel good is equally important. Becoming lucid about your own specific needs and wants puts you in charge of your life, since it allows you to intentionally create more of the things that bring you joy.

Hey friends, so happy to be back at ya after a deliciously long summer break! Today I talk about what new ideas have been brewing in my head the last few months and how it's affecting even the way I see coaching. And, for the main course, I'm really happy to bring to you a really insightful conversation with one of my dear clients. ​​Başak is ​​a brilliant young Turkish woman who's in France for a PhD in Computational Biology (I mean, I don't even understand what that means

(The podcast is going on summer hiatus! Please enjoy this final episode, share it widely if you feel inspired, and talk to you in September!) Today's episode is a bit of a personal one. I've recently gone through an intense period of growth when it comes to love and relationships. And today, I'm debunking all kinds of common ideas about love, such as:  

Today on the podcast, I'm coming at you with a unique tool that will revolutionize the way you reach your goals. ​​Have you ever thought about what makes the difference between setting a goal and staying the course VERSUS quitting before you ever get there? Here's a hint: it's got to do with your FEELINGS. You see, feelings are the reason why you set the goal... and they are the reason you give up too soon. The fatal mistake when going after any goal is to skip this essential step: using feelings as a power source. And here's how it works: before you do anything else, you spend time getting inspired by your future self who's already achieved the goal, and you create feelings like accomplished, confident, powerful... ahead of time. This can be a game-changer in how you go about achieving anything you set your mind to. Even though as human beings we are largely ruled by our emotions, we mostly misunderstand and even ignore them — as a result, missing out on their potential to help us change our lives! Tune in to this super useful episode to learn how to make emotions your ALLY in realizing your full potential in life.

Victim mentality is when you make other people or outside factors responsible for your well-being. We all know those people who are always really negative about everyone and everything, who seem to have their share of bad luck in life, and often make their problems someone else's fault. That might be called a typical case of victim mentality. But the truth is, victim mentality can show up in really subtle ways even if you're not someone who indulges in it as a general rule.And the problem when it goes unnoticed is that, it can keep you from claiming your full agency in situations, undermine your capacity for growth and literally reduce your quality of life! In today's episode, I provide lots of examples of emotions and behaviors that are dead giveaways that you're in victimhood (resentment and blame being some big ones) and give you concrete ideas to start coming out of it pronto. ✨PS. Noticing your blind spots can be tricky business when you're living in your own head! This is why working with a coach can make you go so much faster toward the quality of life you dream of. Drop me an email to see if it makes sense to work together: contact@theomnivorist.com 

Hey friends, today I'm republishing one of my all-time most popular episodes: clean pain vs dirt pain (and why it matters that you understand this distinction)! I'd recommend that you listen to this again even if you've heard it the first time around — this stuff always bears repeating

Have you always been obsessed with growth and had high expectations of yourself? Do you have an unquenchable curiosity and drive for understanding how the world works and how you can make it better? Are you always looking to heal your own patterns and moving towards a bigger life? But do you have the feeling that… despite all your achievements so far, you haven't even scratched the surface of your true potential? ... And this thought makes you feel like shite?

Happiness is defined as "a state of well-being and contentment". And yet, our society teaches us that happiness is not inherent — that it is rather a destination.And that we will only get there if we do everything we're told: do good in school, get a good job, get the promotions, get married, have kids, get the dream house, the dream kitchen, the dream vacations, etc etc. But the problem is, constantly seeking happiness outside of ourselves gets us into lots of trouble. We become overachievers and wonder why we still feel so empty inside even though we did all that we were supposed to do and jumped through all the hoops. Then we indulge in all kinds of behaviors to numb the pain of that dissatisfaction: food, alcohol, social media, shopping... and lose our own health and well-being along the way. We think we'll finally get happy once we "find love", but without having healed our own past and learned to love our own company, we end up repeating the same mistakes in relationship after relationship... In this episode I break down how to know if you're falling into the "happiness trap" and how to go about seeking it first in the only place possible: within yourself. This work is SO important because given all the trouble humanity is in these days, a world full of people who are out of victimhood and who feel good to be alive may just make all the difference. ❤️Episodes referenced: What to do when you feel like sh!tThe bully in your brainPS. The biggest truth in the universe is that we are BORN worthy. But we forget this very basic thing because of so much conditioning and societal BS. If you're ready to change the tape inside your head so that you can finally become free of your fears and go after the awesomeness you know you deserve, reach out for a chat! (contact@theomnivorist.com)

Do you ever put up with abuse from your inner tormentor?? Most of us go through life with this voice inside that is our biggest critic. It loves to come on especially when we're trying to change something in our lives. It nitpicks our every move. Second-guesses our every decision. Never finds anything we do good enough. We're a nuisance at best and an embarrassment to the human race at worst!  But could you ever imagine treating your best friend that way? Or your child when they make a mistake? Would you ever tell them, “ugh you're such a fuck-up”? Then why on earth is it OK for that voice to talk to us that way?? My friend, our relationship to ourselves is arguably the most important one in our lives. And yet we show up like an emotional abuser. But here's what NOBODY tells you growing up: Everybody else and their mother also has that voice, no matter how successful they look on the outside, AND...You don't have to take everything it says at face value!! Because as hard as it might be to believe it, that voice really does mean well.

What if our emotions were meant to be our greatest teachers in life? What I'm breaking down for you in today's episode is nothing short of a superpower: how to feel all your feelings — and especially what to do when you feel like shite! The truth is, we are incredibly emotional beings and yet, we were never taught how to properly deal with them when growing up. So it's no wonder that many of us get so intimidated by the full spectrum of our emotions (and specifically, the negative ones) that we suppress and avoid them at all cost. But here's what happens when we do that on a regular basis: in trying hard to distract ourselves, we often end up over-consuming (food, alcohol and other substances, work, social media, sex etc), we become afraid of taking risks and overall become guarded when going about life. In the end, we don't feel nearly as good as we have the capacity to, and our lives are much smaller as a result. And that is such a shame, don't you think? This is why in this episode I explain the exact steps you need in order welcome ALL your emotions so that you can develop a beautiful relationship with yourself, with others and with your dreams. Because when you're not afraid of feeling ANY emotion, there isn't much that will stop you from going where you wanna go. 

If you've known me for a while, you know how much I LOOVE talking about breakfast! Because I am convinced that the first step to reclaiming your energy, your vitality and your LIFE goes through your morning meal. And I have witnessed client after client report amazing results a a result of this one little tweak. You know things like:

Ever wonder what they really mean when they say “we're the only ones that get in our own way of achieving our dreams”? Like, what does that actually look like? In this episode I explain why your brain is actually afraid of change (even when you're trying to feel better), and how it uses sneaky techniques like getting you CONFUSED in order to keep you stuck. The danger is that, if you're not aware of this process, it can stop you from pursuing your dreams for a very long time! I also share a very simple exercise to help you get beyond your confusion, and start taking concrete steps toward your goals. If you have been mulling something over for a while but still aren't taking action, you must hear this one! _____PS. If you've found that valuable, and if you're ready to call BS on your own brain and have the courage to go after what you want whether it be in business, relationships and everything in between… I can totally help you. Drop me a line at contact@theomnivorist.com to book your free discovery call. _____COME FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM! @theomnivorist

Have you ever been excited about an ambitious personal project? And maybe you started off with a bang but ended up putting it aside because you can't seem to finish something unless you have an externally imposed deadline?

Today I bring you a super fun conversation with my client (and cousin!), Nazli Kayan, at the end of our 6-month package together. Nazli is a high school Spanish teacher in Florida, and here's where she was when she first decided to reach out to me: “I just felt stuck, I felt like I wasn't moving forward… I didn't know that I had a choice to get unstuck… But I needed a guide through the wilderness.” She was also addicted to energy drinks because of low energy, felt overwhelmed... and was feeling powerless about it all because she thought she was “doing everything right”. But during our work together, she quickly realized that it's so easy to get nutrition wrong because there is so much conflicting info out there, and that consuming self-help books was NOT the same thing as getting your brain coached on a weekly basis! One of her biggest breakthroughs was realizing just how much she'd been judging herself and others, and how this played into everything she was doing. “I never would've been able to do this by myself. There's no way. No one is calling bullshit on what I'm saying. No one. Either people are too afraid or I might take offense… I'm paying you to call me out on my bullshit.” This highly entertaining conversation is full of nuggets that will blow your mind.  Also, have I mentioned just how sharp and hilarious she is?? Nazli's is a powerful story that exemplifies what's possible with this work: gaining steady energy and inner peace so that you can be the most you can be. You're definitely going to get a ton out of this one! Oh and to have what she's having, drop me a line at contact@theomnivorist.com and we'll take it from there

Hey friends, as you know I'm offering my free challenge, "Regret-Proof Your Life", and we get started in just a few days! And here's how it will go down: at the end of each day I will send you an email with a big question to sleep on, and to journal away when you wake up. So the daily minimum time commitment for this is... 10 minutes. Really, that's it! So get yo'self signed up NOW

Living a life without regrets is written into the very DNA of this podcast. And the way to get there? To define what the good life means for YOU with intention. One of the biggest things people regret at the end of their days is not having had the courage to live the life they really wished — rather than what others expected of them. In order to avoid this, it's so helpful to make sure you're living by your own rulebook, and not by anybody else's (including your younger self!). Join me for the free challenge, "Regret-Proof Your Life", Oct 27-30, to take the pulse in your life, and make sure you're headed to exactly where you want to go. During these four days, we will be asking ourselves powerful questions and listening to the voice within as the insights come flowing. I will of course be offering live coaching as well, which are always everybody's favorite part of the experience. SIGN UP HERE: https://theomnivorist.com/rpylAnd stay tuned until the end of the podcast where I share an excerpt from the last challenge with some really fun insights about this process!—PS. When you learn to cultivate your inner compass, your life can take unexpected turns. Just like my client Veronica who, while planning a major event for a luxury brand, realized that in fact her future is elsewhere completely — and felt instant peace because she saw in her mind's eye exactly where she's headed. If this inner peace and purpose sounds like what you crave in your own life, know that I can help you get there. Email me to schedule a chat about whether we're a match made in heaven for 1:1 coaching.

Given how much I talk about the dismal state of affairs in the world and our species' declining health and happiness, you may well mistake me for a pessimist! But to those who are tempted to label me that way, I'd beg to differ. I believe that naming the problem is NOT pessimistic in and of itself, and is downright essential if we want to do better in our own lives. What it really comes down to is WHAT we do once armed with that knowledge. And the truth is, our personal power is way more expansive than many of us realize. Developing emotional resilience in our lives is the indispensable first step to creating the future we dream of. Tune in to today's episode to find out about my take on human well-being that is actually way more optimistic than what the mainstream would have us believe! ___________Guess what, my free challenge, Regret-proof Your Life is BACK Oct 27-30, 2021! During these four days, we're going to be hanging out to get you closer to that one thing: the voice inside that is whispering you your purpose in this lifetime.  ❤️REGISTER HERE: https://theomnivorist.com/rpyl___________Episodes I refer to: You are not meant to be broken Why it's high time to dispel "the myth of progress"___________PS. Becoming resilient in mind, body and spirit has never been more important than it is today. If you feel called to do this deep, transformative work and create the future you dream of, simply email me at contact@theomnivorist.com to book your free discovery call.

Hey friends, the podcast is back from hiatus! And today I'm coming to you with a very special episode where I get a little raw and personal. Tune in to find out about my state of mind regarding what's been going on in the world, how I've been navigating these challenging times, as well as  an update on the big changes in my personal life (which, if you follow me on social media, you know something about). The summer was both wonderful and sprinkled with emotionally taxing moments. It was amazing to catch up with family and friends in Turkey, and also nerve-wracking to follow what's been going on in the world and in France, especially with regards to the pandemic. On the other hand, despite all the troubling (and sometimes downright terrifying) developments in 2021, personally it's been one of my biggest growth years: I've learned TONS about myself and made some big changes that brought me closer to what my heart has been yearning for. Coincidence? Methinks not. I am choosing to see this very particular moment in human history as an opportunity to get clear on what we really want, and create the life (and the world) that we've always dreamed of. I am here to remind you that we are powerful when we're connected to our deep purpose and that now is the time to have the courage of our convictions. I hope you get what you need in this episode. ❤️—Becoming resilient in mind, body and spirit has never been more important than it is today. If you feel called to do this deep, transformative work, reach out for your free discovery call: contact@theomnivorist.com

Today I'm super excited to bring you a very special guest, my dear friend and client, the writer Augustine Blaisdell. When she arrived in Paris from NYC in 2009, answering an ad for an apartment exchange, she was a woman on a mission: learning how to help women become more visible while researching and writing a book about feminism. Augustine just published her book, Women à la Mode, her memoir about writing that book. It is a delightful read with its breezy pace and thought-provoking insights into feminist thinking in the last ten years up until today. As she interviews one leading feminist figure after another, she also charts her personal story while embracing the city on the Seine, falling in love and becoming a “lifer” in France in the process.  Augustine has always known that she was a writer — and got to where she is today because she decided ahead of time that was her identity, even before publishing her book. In this fascinating conversation, we talk about the power of answering the question "what makes me happiest?" and why making powerful decisions is, well, so decisive in creating the life you want. Today she's living her dream of helping women as a coach to budding writers, while happily married with two children on the Côte d'Azur. You can buy WOMEN À LA MODE at your local independent bookstore or wherever books are sold.Augustine Blaisdell earned her MFA in creative writing at Columbia University and her BFA in Writing, Literature and Publishing from Emerson College. Fluent in French, she also studied at the Sorbonne and lived in Paris for over nine years. She is a member of the French associations Femmes au-delà des Mers and Femmes d'ici et ailleurs. Blaisdell leads an international literary salon online as well as teaches the courses French Feminists on the Beach, Counterpoint, and Writing Into the Known. Originally from Los Angeles, California, she currently lives in the Côte d'Azur. Women À La Mode is her first book. Check her out at:https://augustineblaze.com/http://instagram.com/augustineblazePS. Here is the step-by-step process to living your own version of the good life: asking yourself good questions and making powerful decisions. Both of which are oh so much more fun and effective to do with a coach on your side cheering you on.

Countless folks tell me they would go after their dream project if only they felt more confident. It's one thing to know what you want in life, another thing to actually go after it. But confidence is simply a feeling that you can create with your thoughts. And the minimum baseline of it is believing that you can figure out something hard that's new to you. And let's face it, you probably have countless examples of this in your own life, right??Working on confidence through your thoughts AND bolstering with your actions is pretty much the magic formula. It's also not like eye color, as in you either have it or you don't. It's a PRACTICE.One thing is sure, confidence will not magically fall from the sky as you sit there ruminating! In this episode, I break down exactly how to build your confidence so that  you can go after any goal you set yourself.

I'm super excited to announce: Regret-proof Your Life, a free 5-day challenge! This is for you if you've ever thought:  

Nobody wants to get to the end of their days and realize, “holy shit, I really didn't spend my time on what matters to me most”, right??And yet, many of us just "go through the motions” in our lives, without putting much thought into what lights us up and whether we're spending enough time doing those things.But if you'd like to avoid having regrets later in life, the time to get to work is NOW. The process is actually quite straightforward and has two basic parts: the exploration and intention-setting stage, followed by the action stage. Here are some good questions to start thinking about (I would highly recommend journalling on these): What is important to me? (Can be answered for different aspects of life: family life, love life, health & well-being, work etc…) What are my deepest values? (same as above) Do I surround myself with people who lift me up and see the best in me? What is my ideal average day? Do I already live some version of that? If not, how can I inch a little closer to it today? What gives me joy? Am I deferring happiness in any area of my life? The focusing question from the book the One Thing: "What is the ONE THING I can do, such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?"If I keep doing what I am about to do today for the next five years, will I end up with more of what I want or less of what I want? (James Clear)__The episodes where I tell my own story: Ep 1: Confessions of a big nerdEp 2: Our decision to live slowly __If you're ready to start getting serious about your goals, make sure to reach out for a free discovery call — it might just change your life. ❤️ Drop me  a line at contact@theomnivorist.com 

Life is always going to be 50/50. That means half the time we'll feel good, half the time... it's going to SUCK. And guess what? Doing the work on yourself does NOT mean you're going to be happy and fulfilled all the time! The true mark of becoming emotionally responsible is in HOW we handle the shitty feelings when life doesn't go according to plan.

Everything you want to create in your life is created by your thoughts. Life coaching, and specifically having your own coach, can help you understand what beliefs are creating your current experience and what you need to think in order to get different outcomes. Having somebody in your corner who's fighting hard for your dreams (even when your own belief is low) is the most precious investment you can ever make for yourself. Make sure stay until the end where I share parts of a conversation with my amazing client Francesca who just finished her 6-month package with me and has completely blown her own mind with the huge shifts she had in her mindset and her life. 

We so often make the mistake of thinking that “putting ourselves first” is a selfish thing to do. But what happens when we don't tend to our own needs (as the only person who can do so) is that we become depleted, resentful and have even LESS to give to those we love. Tune in to find out how filling your own cup first is the kindest thing you can do for yourself AND for others, and is mandatory for the life you want to create. —If you're READY to become the person who no longer believes that the hustle is the way, email me today to get on my calendar (contact@theomnivorist.com). 

“I don't worry too much about collapse anymore because I trust in the process.”  — Peter Michael Bauer Today's episode tackles that big question: can you think about the end of civilization AND still be an optimist?

It's almost mid-February... That means most new year's resolutions are already long forgotten! Oops... Just why do most of us fail when it comes to establishing good habits DESPITE our best intentions? That's because we make the mistake of thinking consciously wanting to change and being excited about a fancy goal are enough to get the job done. And yet, they are woefully inadequate. We also make the mistake of giving ourselves CONDITIONAL love, that is thinking that we'll be worthy of love once we get to our goal. But these, my friends, are exactly the opposite of what you need to do if you want to establish good habits and break bad ones for GOOD. Tune in to find out what pitfalls to avoid and how to think in order to become the person who naturally takes beautiful care of themselves and goes after their future with confidence. —As mentioned: Association between periodontitis and severity of COVID‐19 infection: a case‐control studyEp 8: The surprising thing that blocks change—Come connect with me on Instagram and let me know what resonated with you!https://www.instagram.com/theomnivorist/ 

In the last few episodes I shared with you my nutrition philosophy and the vital importance of eating a diet primarily based on real whole foods. Today I'm back to address that "elephant in the room", which is the question of whether humans should be eating meat. Tune in to find out why the current discussions around this subject often miss the point completely, how everything becomes much clearer when you consider the evolutionary record and why well-sourced meat can be really good for health. You don't want to miss this one! — "I'm so excited about what's going to happen in my future now!" is what a client who recently finished our work together said. If you'd love to have what's she's having, make sure to book your discovery call now: contact@theomnivorist.com Talk soon!

Last week I spoke all about my nutritional philosophy which is basically aiming for what we're most adapted to eat, by using clues from our deep past. Today I lay out just what a real food diet looks like, broken down specifically by the three macronutrients: carbs, protein and fat. And as always, I bust quite a few myths about all of those things!

Today and next week we're going back to the basics and talking about food, which is where it all began for me. Tune in to find out what exactly “real food” means and why a properly prepared, nutrient-dense diet of whole foods is indispensable to feeling good in your body, and why focusing on calories is misguided, even when your goal is weight loss. And join me next week as I break down just WHAT to eat. Speaking of real food, it's still not too late to sign up for The Breakfast Reboot!

The "good life formula" is my tried and true process for helping my clients. It consists of two broad containers: first focusing on the body as we get you to feel better in your skin than you have in YEARS. Then, with all that newfound energy, learning to harness the power of your mind: more specifically using your thoughts to create the future you want ON PURPOSE. And I also explain the lowest-hanging fruit in all this, the first obvious place to start: your breakfast. I guarantee you anything that you're sorely underestimating the impact of this one small habit right now!So what are you waiting for? Make sure to sign up for The Breakfast Reboot starting Monday, Jan 18: https://theomnivorist.com/challenge/ >> this event is now over but get on my newsletter to be notified the next time it happens: https://theomnivorist.com/newsletter/—Episodes referenced: Why you need to go to sleepThe surprising thing that blocks change (self-compassion) Useless and useful stresses

There comes a moment during my work with almost every one of my clients where I have to utter this sentence to them: "You are not uniquely fucked up dear." As much as our brains would like to make us believe that we are ALONE in our suffering and difficulties, we are the only ones who can't keep promises to ourselves and the only ones truly broken... this is patently FALSE. Not only are we  not alone in our suffering, most of us today suffer from one form of trauma or another just by virtue of having been born into an environment that no longer provides our basic human needs as organically as it used to. But it is also true that our resilience is truly remarkable. So not only are you not alone... it IS possible to heal my friend. If you're willing to put in the work, a much richer life awaits you on the other side. —I'm so excited to announce... The Breakfast Reboot! This is a free 7-day challenge that may very well change your LIFE. We'll be on the week of Jan 18 but I will start going live to give you the why and the how starting Wed, Jan 13. Sign up here to make sure not to miss a day: https://theomnivorist.com/challenge/

Becoming aware of the power of our thoughts is important because it is how we create EVERYTHING in our lives. But the problem is, when we're unaware of the process, we end up creating lots that we don't actually want! Here are three important things to understand: 1) You are not your thoughts. 2) Your thoughts create your feelings. 3) Your thoughts are… optional. Tune in to understand just how to start wielding the power of mindset so you create MORE of what you do want in your life. —PS. Here's from a recent client testimonial: What did you think you would get vs what did you actually get from working with Aysin?"I thought I would just lose weight and feel less sad. But the whole world has opened up to me. I now feel as though I can achieve anything." If you're ready to have what she's having in 2021, reach out to me at contact@theomnivorist.com

Work is where many of us spend a huge portion of our lives and yet, when choosing what to do when we were young, we were never encouraged to ask questions like: What would I love to spend my days doing? What kinds of conversations do I want to be part of? What kind of people do I want to be surrounded by? Do I want to sit my ass all day in a chair or be out and about? etc As a result, at some point in our lives, a good number of us start paying attention to that little voice inside that encourages us to imagine a different possibility. But this process can be tricky! Today I explain the four stages where people tend to get stuck when it comes to figuring out their life's work and exactly what to do to get out of each one! Tune in to find out where you are and what to do about it so that you can start sharing your goodness with the world at long last. —PS. Come join us in our private Facebook group, Redefining the Good Life Community, which is where today's discussion originated! 

Learning to have your own back no matter what is honoring that most important relationship: the one you have with yourself. And it is an essential ingredient for going after the life you want. In this episode, I break down what that looks like in the present moment as well as when you're thinking about your past and into your future. Living with regrets is one way we don't have our own backs because it makes us afraid to make new decisions and move forward. When we learn to trust ourselves, there's nothing we can't create with our lives! —Related episodes: The surprising thing that blocks changeDemystifying self-careHow to become resilient —Doing this work is so much faster, more effective and more enjoyable when you're having one powerful weekly conversation at a time with someone who's super committed to your dreams! Email me to get started: contact@theomnivorist.com 

Have you ever decided to adopt a healthy habit and then, as soon as you had a slip-up, called it quits altogether? And maybe you said to yourself that you'll start again the next day and do a PERFECT job then? The problem is, somehow tomorrow turns out to be… just like today. So it is NEVER perfect and this pattern repeats over and over and over again. Sometimes for years. But the worst thing about this? It is that you lose your trust in YOU.In today's episode I lay out exactly how to get yourself out of this vicious cycle and go after habit change with confidence. —PS. Even when you're trying to change for the better, your brain still fights for the status quo. If you're ready to have a coach on your side so that you can outsmart its sneaky ways, reach out to me at contact@theomnivorist.com to get started. 

Never has the importance of resilience been as obvious as this year! But what does resilience actually mean and how do we go about cultivating it? In this episode, I outline the simple steps to get you there. Tune in to find out why cultivating your trust in yourself and in LIFE is primordial for creating the life you want. —Other relevant episodes: The one habit to build everything else on Why you need to go to sleep Demystifying self-care —If you want to learn how to become resilient and rock the rest of your life, get in touch (contact@theomnivorist.com) to book your free discovery call. 

Stress. It's a term that gets thrown around so much that it's stopped being meaningful anymore. But do we even really appreciate what it really means if we took a more nuanced look? I think of stress as being primarily neutral. There are useful stresses, which make us stronger, and useless stresses — that just put us on the highway to burnout!And here's something even more counter-intuitive: in some ways we're also not stressed ENOUGH today.Think about it: in our modern civilization we live such cushy, physically comfortable lives, largely spent indoors with temperature control and lots of sedentary time.  So on the one hand we have too much of the bad kind of stress and not enough of the good kind. We have a stress imbalance if you will. In this episode I teach you how to start reversing that imbalance and taking charge of your well-being pronto! —The only thing keeping you from going toward what your heart's truly yearning for is your THOUGHTS… and those, we can totally work on! Drop me a line at contact@theomnivorist.com to set up a conversation about how to finally get you on your way there. 

In this day and age most of us are more overstressed and undernourished than ever. That means having a strong self-care routine is KEY to staying grounded, not to mention achieving amazing things in your life. In this episode, I demystify just what that looks like, both for your physical and mental health. To put it very simply, self-care is the acknowledgment that your needs matter, AND building a toolbox to tend to those needs. I also talk about what it's NOT: it is not #treatyoself. It is not drinking yourself silly every night to avoid the discomfort of being at your soul-sucking job. Or binging on Netflix too many nights because you're too tired to work on your book and yet you exhaust yourself even further going to bed too late...Self-care is taking care of yourself in a way that makes you stronger as the years go by, instead of stealing from your future self. Tune in to start learning exactly how to give yourself what you need and building your own self-care toolbox! —Here are my articles on switching to a real food diet: What is real food? What to eatThe hydration formula: your weight (lbs) / 2 = oz (convert to ml/L) Here's my floor-sitting office set-up: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-T1Et1IvFP/The recipe for the nourishing herbal infusions (from S. Weed): 30 g of dried herb1L of boiling water  Infuse for at least 4h  Strain, cool and drink 1-2 cups/day —Whatever magic you want to achieve with your life, first learning how to fill your own cup and start feeling good in your skin are the best investments you can make for yourself today. Reach out if you want to get there faster: contact@theomnivorist.com

We humans are storytellers above all else. This is probably the biggest thing that distinguishes us from other species. But this superpower of ours can be both a blessing and a curse. The collective story we're currently living in as humanity may very well be our last one… if we don't change course soon. In life coaching, we talk about the importance of talking about your past and telling your story in a way that empowers you and allows you to create your future in an intentional way. ​And I believe the same is true for humanity as a whole. ​The story we've been telling since the dawn of civilization is one that is based on SEPARATION: separating us from nature, from ourselves and from each other. By positioning us as separate from and superior to the natural world, and insisting on the myth of constant progress, it allows us to wreak incredible havoc on the earth, causing the sixth mass extinction, and ourselves, making us sicker and unhappier than ever before too. But there IS another way to tell the story. What if we recognized the current narrative of separation as just one plot line that got out of control but that that's all that it is — only one plot line in a huge tome? Because when you think about it, we humans have lived on this planet for millions of years in harmony with the natural world and formed communities in a way that naturally met an individual's essential needs: that of being connected to oneself, to each other, to nature and something bigger than ourselves. We KNOW how to do it right. It is part of who we are. Today it is more urgent than ever to make place for this bigger, older, truer story if we want to build a resilient future for ourselves and the entire web of life on this earth.  Tune into this thought-provoking episode like your life depended on it — because it just might!__Come say hi on Instagram and let me know what resonates most with you!  instagram.com/theomnivorist/

We often think that information is what allows us to change our habits. And when we still don't despite knowing better, we think there must be something wrong with us.But this couldn't be further from the truth! The real reason we have a hard time changing our habits has nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with the fact that: 1) our brains HATE change, and2) there's a deep mismatch between the world in which we evolved and our current environment, which stacks the deck against us to stay happy and healthy But with my step-by-step process, you CAN become that person who naturally takes good care of themselves and goes after their projects with courage and intention. As a special treat, I include a live coaching session where I coach an American mom in Paris to her own answers about just how to stop her little smoking habit... for GOOD. —If you're ready to uplevel how you feel in your body and what you create with your life, and do it all while having fun and WITHOUT feeling deprived, drop me a line at contact@theomnivorist.com to book your free discovery call. One conversation can literally change the course of your life!

Have you ever made a promise to yourself that you didn't keep? Maybe it was to start waking up 30 min earlier and start journalling every morning. To hand in your notice within the month to finally launch your dream project. Or commit to eating well no matter what it took... But no matter how many times you promised yourself to FINALLY change for good… it just didn't stick. AND you made it mean all kinds of horrible things about yourself: that you have no willpower, you have no control, that you're somehow "bad" or "broken"... But guess what, being harsh on yourself when you let yourself down is the kiss of death for lasting change.Moving toward the person you want to become can only come from FULLY accepting and loving yourself where you currently are, even though it feels like exactly the opposite is true. Tune in to this week's episode to learn how to overcome your brain's sneaky ways and learn about the key to lasting habit change!  —Ready to blow through the unhelpful stories that are keeping you stuck? Email me at contact@theomnivorist.com for a free discovery call where we talk about where you are currently, where you'd LOVE to be and what the most fun and effective way to get you there is! 

Today I have more energy and mental clarity at 45 than I ever did in my 20s.  This goes against everything we've been told!You're supposed to get worn down with age, with pregnancies, with parenthood, with the stress of having your own business…  And yet I'm living proof that it IS possible to feel better as we age.  Along with a real food breakfast (that I covered in Ep 5), SLEEP is another huge one when it comes to modern health.  In a culture that's obsessed with busy-ness, it's often so hard to just switch off and hit the sack.  But when we don't, we go against our own physiology and make everything harder for ourselves, getting on the highway to burnout! In this episode I explain what happens when you miss even a little bit of sleep and how to easily start changing your nighttime habits pronto.  Aging gracefully, and even feeling better than your younger years, IS possible... when you start giving your body what it really needs.  Tune in to learn about another essential tool in your self-care toolbox!  --If you're ready to uplevel how you feel in your body and what you create with your life, contact me at contact@theomnivorist.com to book your free discovery call. It can literally change the course of your life!

Even though I'd sensed for a long time that something was off with our modern civilization, it wasn't until I became a mother that it all truly hit home. In this episode I take you on an intellectual and emotional journey of the surprising things I discovered about what it means to be human on the way to parenthood. At first my mind was blown when I realized how we had been SO wrong about what to eat to feel good (not to mention, make robust babies!). And as if that wasn't enough, it also turned out most of us in today's world have grown up deprived of essential sensory and affectionate experiences — giving a whole new twist to our emotional troubles. This is essential knowledge for anyone who's looking to make a difference for themselves and for the world, whether you're a parent or not! --To know more about the fascinating work of Weston A. Price, check out my articles: https://theomnivorist.com/who-was-weston-price/https://theomnivorist.com/who-was-weston-price-2/ -- Come join us in our private Facebook group, Redefining the Good Life Community, where we continue the conversation about just what it means to have a meaningful life in today's world! 

Last week was all about how the "evolutionary mismatch" is responsible for why you feel the way you do! Today we get very specific about how that might be playing out for you and the one foundational habit to start feeling better stat: a nutritious real food breakfast. And why is this important for the life you want to create? Think about it: you cannot create a resilient mind unless you have a resilient body. Recovering your energy is your no1 priority to create that stronger, more intentional version of you that has the courage to after their dreams. If you experience problems like:  

Have you ever thought about the fact that you as an individual are NOT that different than someone born... 30K years ago?!⁣⁣As counter-intuitive as it might sound to our modern sensibilities, this is essentially true. Evolution is a sloowww process so we have not changed that much since then, neither physiologically nor emotionally.⁣⁣We humans have been roaming this earth for millions of years (!), and some of us started to become sedentary only in the last, oh, 12K or so years.⁣⁣During that vast span of evolution, our bodies evolved in a world that is WILDLY different than the one in which we live today. But guess what? Our bodies did NOT get the memo about the modern reality. They were actually still expecting to be born into that old environment!⁣Today I talk about the evolutionary perspective, which is the framework that allowed me to make so much sense of the world, as well as human health and happiness, and continues to influence me today. You may be surprised why you feel the way you do (it's millions of years of evolution VS our modern reality!) and why there are absolutely ways to start feeling better. And when you start to understand WHY, it makes it so much easier to actually start feeling better, giving us a framework for taking better care of ourselves, our families and our world.⁣⁣ — Come join us in our private Facebook group, Redefining the Good Life Community, where we continue the conversation about just what it means to have a meaningful life in today's world! 

How do you know if you're not dreaming big enough? Whether you're stifling your inner voice?  This episode is for you if you've ever wanted to make a big decision like leaving your stressful job, starting your own business, moving countries, taking your family on a yearlong road trip... but felt paralyzed and stayed put way longer you would've liked. Or perhaps you're in the middle of such a process right now. In this episode you will understand exactly why we tend to feel stuck before a big life decision, why that is absolutely NORMAL and how to catch your own brain at its game next time. Mastering this skill is the surest way to move forward quickly in your life and live free of regrets!  -- Come join us in our private Facebook group, Redefining the Good Life Community, where we continue the conversation about just what it means to have a meaningful life in today's world! 

Have you ever considered that our basic human needs have actually remained unchanged in a really long time... like, MILLIONS of years??  Things like living in a non-toxic world, feeling good in your skin, having access to nutritious food, clean water and air, a deep connection with ourselves, each other and nature… these are our birthright.But unfortunately in today's world they have become a luxury.  These are some of the conclusions I came to when I started to question EVERYTHING upon becoming a mother.  And these are all the reasons that led to our decision to live more slowly by making a 180° on our life: moving out of the city, working from home and home-schooling the kiddos... Let's just say we didn't half-ass things! And finally, I leave you with one question to bring out that little voice inside that's calling you to slow down a bit... -- Come join us in our private Facebook group, Redefining the Good Life Community, where we continue the conversation about just what it means to have a meaningful life in today's world!