Tenacious Acorn Podcast

Which is harder for you – making the Leap of Faith or Keeping the Faith? Some people find it harder to take that first big, scary step and others find it harder to keep going when the going gets tough. Which camp do you fall into?

Today I'm discussing the importance of finding your true motivations in life. You can’t really know how to achieve what you think you want, if you don’t know WHY you are where you are now.

Unless you’ve been living in a cave, or possibly just woke up from being cryogenically frozen, you’ve heard about the Pokémon Go phenomenon. Is it all just a bunch of silliness, or does this popular game offer healthy benefits for those who play?

We all know change is scary, but if we never change we never grow. How do we recognize when our fears are holding us back from making important changes? How do we deal with that fear and get to where we want to be? I’ve got a couple of tips for you, based on my own fears.

Here in the US we’re getting New and Improved Nutrition Labeling on our foods soon. What’s changing, and why you should care.

Today’s main topic is all about how our expectations and attitude can affect the outcome of an endeavor.

I’m going Keto for June. Listen in to learn why, how, and what the heck Keto is anyway.

We’re always going to run up against some type of obstacle or impediment, at least occasionally. But we have the power to control our reactions. We don’t have to let something or someone dictate our reaction. We can CHOOSE how we react.

In coaching and in business you often hear the term SMART in relation to goal setting. SMART stands for SPECIFIC, MEASURABLE, ACHIEVABLE, REALISTIC, AND TIMELY. It’s that REALISTIC part that seems to trip people up a lot of the time.

Developing healthy habits is critical to achieving our health and wellness goals. But sometimes habits turn a corner and no longer benefit us the way we intended. Today we’ll talk about taking back our choices, and mindfully examining our habits.

In order to create lasting positive health outcomes we need to be focused on making sustainable changes — changes which become a permanent part of our lives…the trick is HOW do we do that?

It’s another ‘Walk and Talk' episode! Join Health Coach Jessica and Poppy the Rescue Dog, on a neighborhood ramble and get some tips on how to stick to your plan and achieve your wellness goals, even when you don’t feel supported at home.

I’ve said it before and I’m saying it again, walking is the best and most accessible daily exercise for nearly all of us. No fancy equipment, no special training, no expensive memberships required. Come along with me in this episode as I walk through my neighborhood and give you some easy tips on incorporating more walking into your busy day.

Today I’m going to talk about why we need to be cooking more of our own foods and give you some ideas to get you into your kitchen and around your dinner table.

In which we discuss home fermentation projects and the benefits of including fermented foods in your diet.

Average US consumption of sugar is 150-175 POUNDS per Person each year!!! Now is a great time to get a handle on your sugar intake and start making positive progress in your health.

Happy Mardis Everyone! Today we’re discussing incorporating cultural festivals and feasts into a healthy lifestyle:  Is it wise?  Can you do it successfully? And How do you get back into your healthy groove?

It’s a touchy subject indeed, but today we’re talking about that blurry line between being body positive and accepting and being an enabler or worse, an obstacle for someone trying to get healthy. My goal is not to offend, but to get us all thinking about our own reactions, and motivations. Thanks for joining in today!

In today's episode I'm talking about the importance of starting where you are, and using what you’ve got to reach your goals. If you like what you’re hearing, have suggestions for future topics, or want to ask me a question, get in touch with me at tenaciousacorn.com. As always, thanks for listening! You’re the reason we’re here!

In the very first episode of Tenacious Acorn Podcast, I talk about my experiences leading group health challenges, and I weigh in on the topics of Detoxes and Cleanses.