Start Here Coaching Services Podcast

This April 11, 2020 was conducted LIVE with Renae Cerquitella, Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Behavioral Health Coach, along with members of Health, Wealth & Lipstick. Listen along as they move through proven methods and ideas to help calm your mind, body and spirit. 

Have you heard of positive affirmations? By now, most people have. But do you know why they work and how to use them? This episode focuses on positive, or as I like to call them, powerful affirmations. Learn how affirmations can make powerful and lasting impacts on how you think, what you attract and overall life satisfaction. Visit www.YourMindFeed.com and get your easy to use MIND FEED Powerful Affirmation Books.

Kindt Myers, creative director and owner of Kindt Events, is a master artist in the art of serving people. In this episode, Kindt shares his philosophy around volunteering, serving others and how the gift of service crosses over into his successful event planning company.

Dr. Carr is a leading authority in the field of women’s health and wellness, focusing on the extremely powerful and effective tools of natural medicine. This episode focuses primarily on heart health for women and a few “start now” tips for beginning your healing journey.  

Dr. Carr is a leading authority in the field of women’s health and wellness, focusing on the extremely powerful and effective tools of natural medicine. This episode focuses on the beginning of her health awaking journey and continues next week with heart health and self-care for women.

This episode continues the conversation around the ideology, victim shaming and unintentional ignorance that allows sexual predators to hide in plain sight, while victims to go unnoticed and marginalized by the people closest to them. Share this episode today with an amazing woman you know.

The Me Too movement has pushed sexual assaults against women and children into the mainstream, however, for many, it is still a difficult subject to discuss. Now for a moment, consider the victims of sexual assault. Consider the assaults against them, their hidden shame, and the pain of sharing their horrific experiences with loved ones. Many victims are met with support, love and compassion. However, some victims are met with disbelief and sometimes blame.  This episode shares some of the ideology, victim shaming and unintentional ignorance that allows sexual predators to hide in plain sight, while victims to go unnoticed and marginalized by the people closest to them.

Nichole Schoonover is the co-founder of the Health, Wealth & Lipstick group for women. As a woman that works in the banking and mortgage industry, Nichole has a long history of educating women about credit and financial preparedness. Whether you are happily single or married, thinking about or going through a divorce, you will gain confidence as you learn how to make the best decisions for you and your family. Join the fearless Nichole in person at the next Health, Wealth & Lipstick the first Saturday of every month.

Carol L. Hager is a woman on a mission to educate and empower women by teaching them how to build a sound “house of financial security.” As a financial advisor and widow, Carol works with clients and has first-hand knowledge of being suddenly alone and managing finances and a household 100 percent solo. Carol and co-founder Nichole Schoonover (featured in upcoming Episode 23) have created a safe educational space for women who find themselves suddenly alone due to divorce or losing a loved one.

Listeners have questions and we’ve got answers! This week we answer a few questions presented to the Start Here Coaching Podcast. Learn more about life coaching, how it fits with counseling and who needs coaching more--men or women? (Hint, it’s not women!)

Do you ever find yourself or overhear another person apologizing when it isn’t necessary? Would you consider yourself a member of the #SorryNotSorry movement? This episode is about over apologizing and how saying “I’m sorry” can have negative effects, including compromising real remorse.

What is your New Year’s resolution? Are you vowing to live a happier and more centered life? If you need a little inspiration, guest Christa Westbrook may do the trick. This talented glass artist from Corning, New York shares how her emotions, feelings and racing thoughts kept her tied to old behaviors and scripts that no longer served her. Find out what self-care tools Christa uses for centering, emotional management and living her very best life.

Episode 18 is part two of the conversation with Kenzie Peterson. This honest, straight to the point, and no-nonsense woman discusses how she stepped into her disorder and discovered tools that helped her examine the “whys” and triggers of binging.

It’s been a while since our last Binge Eating Disorder (BED) episode. Episode 17 puts a real face and story to an unfamiliar eating disorder. Kenzie Peterson, Oklahoma City Binge Eating Disorder member, describes early BED behaviors and the coping tools she uses today. This is part one of two episodes.

One episode wasn’t enough for my entire conversation with Geri Chandler. Listen to the second half of this “Ready, Set, Grow” episode and learn more about Geri’s journey and current work. As an international motivational speaker and business trainer, Geri touches the lives of many people every day. Although her high-energy approach looks effortless, Geri will be the first to admit the struggles she faces while creating a work/life/self-balance.

This “Ready, Set, Grow” episode is with a Geri Chandler. Self-care, healing and connecting are common themes in all things “Geri.” Her rocky childhood launched her into early adulthood, motherhood and quest to know more about herself and how to care for her family in deeper more meaningful ways. Now a successful essential oil and natural wellness educator, Geri travels all over the country sharing with others the healing benefits of essential oils. Geri spends time connecting people, caring for her family and homeschooling her children.  

Are you a pleaser? Do you think your tongue will explode if you utter the word “no” to one of the hundred requests hurled your way each year? If you are tired of saying YES and ready to respect your own needs and time, this episode is just for you! We’ve even included handy tips and phrases to help you say no, while keeping your and family.

We all have conflict in our lives. Conflict and arguments can occur with just about anyone we know, like and care about. When we examine the way we argue, often we can see a pattern. This episode partners with the exercise “Combat Conflict Fearlessly and Fair” to help shine some light on patterns as well as offering some better ways to argue. The best part: everyone wins!

This “Ready, Set, Grow” episode is an interview with Oklahoma native, Keri Little. Keri is a business woman, a leader, and a passionate advocate for all women. Keri is proof that no matter your beginnings, you can change your life by changing your mindset.

We often think of grief as something that only happens after a loss or death. However, grief can begin long before death arrives. Grief can happen as soon as we know death is a possibility and has many of the symptoms we experience with regular grief.

Have you ever wondered what a binge feels like and if you are experiencing BED? This episode discusses the feelings and emotions brought on by binging as well as how to self-care during the binging cycle.

Journaling can help relieve our stress and help us become centered, and increase our intelligence. Learn the many ways you can journal and how to get started.

Affirmations are powerful statements of self-talk that help you create the successful life you most desire. Learn how to create powerful statements that will penetrate your subconscious mind, which then acts on the affirmations by creating situations that mirror the statements/affirmations that you've been reciting.  

Do you ever feel like a fraud or that you don’t belong? Well, you aren’t alone. At some point in our lives, most of us feel like an imposter. However, there are people that suffer from chronic self-doubt and a strong sense of intellectual fraudulence that they can’t seem to shake.

At some point in our lives we will experience grief and loss. Try as we may, nothing prepares us for the long-term recovery process. This episode goes through steps in the healing process.

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in America. This episode is the first of many to come, that puts a spotlight on this disorder. Learn about symptoms and how to get help. 

Competition in its purest form is a good thing. Whether we are competing with our best self or someone else, competition can drive us to be better. But what happens when competition turns into coveting, an all-consuming desire that can engulf our time and energy? See if how you view other successful people looks more like competition or coveting.

The Strategic Outcome Model is a basic format for understanding our thoughts, feelings and our ownership. No matter our age, beliefs, and habits, we can change the way we think, react and live our lives.

Forgiveness can be truly divine and is often a step in the process of healing. However, forgiveness does not always mean "forgiving and forgetting." Learn how to forgive, learn from the process, and create boundaries that keep you safe.

Getting started is often the hardest part of a journey. This episode discusses the pains and benefits of starting and letting go of the illusion of perfection.