Unlock Your Well-Being with Alisha Leytem

In the final episode of season 1 Alisha shares some insights into her plans for the summer for her family, lots of business updates, and the beautiful spiritual meaning of the number 6 - as a tribute to publishing her book, The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being: A Guide to Unlocking a Healthy and Happy Life. Grab a copy on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3z1c0JK Download the free book bonuses (guided meditation audios, resource PDF and more) after you purchase your book: https://www.alishaleytem.com/book We are giving away 6 copies of the book! To enter to win simply leave a written review on iTunes by June 15th here. Winners will be announced on social media on June 16th: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlock-your-well-being-with-alisha-leytem/id1605626151 Get your personal well-being score for free and be added to the Alisha Leytem Wellness newsletter here:https://mnsumankatopsych.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3kpTEcsnjePRVl Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alishaleytem Follow on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/alishaleytem Email: alisha@alishaleytem.com Have a request for what you want to see in Season 2? Email support@alishaleytem.com Be sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss when we are back for season 2! Will likely be around Labor Day.

In this episode Alisha shared the 5 foods Harvard nutritionists say to avoid that are making you stressed, tired, and anxious. What you'll learn: The link between your gut and your brain How to reduce the risk of depression through the food you eat What to focus on in your diet to improve your health Simple food swaps for healthier options at work or during busy days What to eat to fight fatigue, increase your energy and improve your focus Article reference and research links: https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/05/14/harvard-nutritionist-and-brain-expert-avoids-these-foods-that-make-you-tired-and-stressed.html The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being: A Guide to Unlocking A Healthy and Happy Life by Alisha Leytem on Amazon: https://amzn.to/37lGMBC Connect with Alisha on LinkedIn Follow Alisha on Instagram

Does being more mindful sound like something you desire until you hear the word... "meditation"? If so, you are going to want to tune into this episode with Matt Horsman, Life Coach and Author of "Don't Think of it As Mindfulness." Matt is an expert on mindfulness and help to remove the stigma around it by breaking it down to something insanely practical - no meditation required. Matt excels at helping his clients get out of their own way with a sometimes tough, always humorous approach. What you'll learn in this episode: Why meditation is not the only way to mindfulness How to identify if you're living on autopilot and how to stop Why living on autopilot can be helpful at times How to use a physical object to be more mindful What it means to "check-in" with yourself and how to use it throughout your day to stay in your mindful space Why self-compassion is one of the most important tools on a mindfulness journey How to forgive yourself and release the past How to stop living in the past and start loving your life now How to take the intimidation out of the word "mindfulness" Featured On The Show: Landing page for free book download -> https://dontthinkmindfulness.thinkific.com/ Connect with Matt on Instagram *The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being: A Guide to Unlocking A Healthy and Happy Life by Alisha Leytem on Amazon: https://amzn.to/37lGMBC Connect with Alisha on LinkedIn Follow Alisha on Instagram

What you'll learn in this episode: In honor of mental health awareness month, Alisha shares a simple mindfulness practice to help you decrease stress, anxiety, and depression and increase your mental health and well-being. Having high levels of stress, resentment, or anger puts an increased strain on our mental health and it's so important that we learn the tools to intervene. Learn how you can choose love over resentment in this powerful episode! Grab a copy of Alisha's book, The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being here: https://amzn.to/37lGMBC Access the book bonuses after you get your copy here: https://www.alishaleytem.com/book Featured On The Show: The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being on Amazon: https://amzn.to/37lGMBC Emotional Freedom Technique/Tapping Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/tapwithbrad Connect with Alisha on LinkedIn Follow Alisha on Instagram

The day is finally here! My book, The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being: A Guide to Unlocking a Healthy and Happy Life is OUT NOW! https://www.alishaleytem.com/book And we have an incredible book bonus for you - Receive the G.O.L.D. Keys Master Resource Guide FREE when you purchase the book! This guide includes: Access to take the corresponding book assessment, The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being Assessment and receive your personal well-being score! This will give you specific insight for which key to begin unlocking in the book. A list of direct links to all recommended tools for each of the six keys. A Spotify playlist for each key. Guided meditation audios from meditation scripts in the book. Yoga videos, book recommendations, podcast recommendations and more! Access this bonus gift here: https://www.alishaleytem.com/book Discover new tools and and techniques to help you regain your inner sense of calm and improve your health with simple, everyday habits for support on your well-being journey. Do you find that your stress is affecting your physical health and emotional well-being? Do you desire more fulfillment and balance in your life? Do you want to experience more peace? You're not alone. Stress is one of the biggest epidemics in our modern lives and the pages within this transformational book hold the keys for you to unlock greater levels of happiness, health, and well-being. In this book wellness coach and mindfulness expert Alisha Leytem will help you to unlock the six keys that make up a well-being. You'll discover: The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being framework that can rapidly improve your life. Down-to-earth and practical tools that will easily fit into your lifestyle and help you to live with more ease. Powerful meditations, affirmations, journaling prompts, and healthy living tips all broken down into concepts that are easy to understand and implement. How to integrate this framework into new habits and mindset shifts that will turn your life into G.O.L.D.! Wherever you find yourself on your wellness journey there is something in this book for you. I invite you to be the change and start bringing more attention, awareness, and action to the collective well-being of our future. You hold the keys to unlocking your best self… are you ready to open the door? https://www.alishaleytem.com/book

Do you ever feel like you are always getting ready to live? What if it were possible to fall in love with your life - right now? Not tomorrow, not when you get the raise, not when you get more vacations ... but right now? In this episode, Alisha discusses the yogic philosophy of "santosha" to help you to take ownership of your life and direct it towards the fulfillment that you are seeking. Santosha means contentment, and when you are content with your life you will experience joy! But contentment is so much more than just accepting your life for what it is right now - it's about embracing it with a deep sense of unshakeable centeredness. What you'll learn in this episode: What it takes to fall in love with your life What daily practices you need to incorporate to be more content How to stop always getting ready to live and start living now How finding your center will help you to be ready to receive more in your life The power of not listening or paying attention to the noise in your life How to romanticize your life Featured On The Show: The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice https://amzn.to/3MloBLd Connect with Alisha on LinkedIn Follow Alisha on Instagram Sign up for the Book Launch List to be the first to know when you can purchase The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being from amazon and receive a free gift: https://www.alishaleytem.com/the-book Have a question? Submit your question for Ask Alisha here: https://forms.gle/qL384tmsNcvTTfjj9

Todays guest is Erika Hermsen, the owner & founder of Sweat Inspire Sisterhood. Erika is a certified personal trainer, certified run coach, and RYT certified yoga instructor who created an online fitness platform. Sweat Inspire Sisterhood is an online health & fitness community that was created to inspire women from around the world to sweat together & connect with one another. The community provides virtual workouts & meal plans for busy women and a safe (online) space where they can connect with one another and feel empowered. You can read more about Sweat Inspire Sisterhood here: https://www.sweatinspiresisterhood.com/about-us What you'll learn: How to find strength through community Why daily movement is a life changing habit How embracing your “mistakes” improves your mental resiliency And so much more! Featured On The Show: Feeding You Lies by Vani Hari School of Greatness by Lewis Howes Connect with Alisha on LinkedIn Follow Alisha on Instagram Sign up for the Book Launch List to be the first to know when you can purchase The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being from amazon and receive a free gift: https://www.alishaleytem.com/the-book Have a question? Submit your question for Ask Alisha here: https://forms.gle/qL384tmsNcvTTfjj9

In recognition of Stress Awareness Month, in this week's episode, Alisha gives us six ways to both manage and prevent stress in our lives. Learning how to manage your stress is vital to leading well - when you lead yourself well, you are better able to leaders others. In order to balance it all we need to learn how to go from surviving to truly thriving. To thrive means to grow, flourish, and enjoy and it starts with healthy levels of mental calm. Alisha's book, The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being: A Guide to Unlocking a Happy and Healthy Life is coming out on April 29th! Sign up for the free book launch list to be the first to receive the link to purchase on amazon: https://www.alishaleytem.com/the-book. Help Alisha celebrate publishing her book by giving her a written review of this podcast! Featured On The Show: Connect with Alisha on LinkedIn Follow Alisha on Instagram Sign up for the Book Launch List to be the first to know when you can purchase The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being from amazon and receive a free gift: https://www.alishaleytem.com/the-book Have a question? Submit your question for Ask Alisha here: https://forms.gle/qL384tmsNcvTTfjj9

Do you have a clear sense of direction for your life? When you live your life with more intention, and set super clear intentions to do so, you will be amazed at what you can create for yourself! You have the power to create more of whatever you desire for you life. What do you want more of? More fun? More health? More adventure? In this episode, Alisha shares her process for setting intentions at the beginning of each month, and and at the beginning of each quarter. Pulling from your own life vision, she breaks down exactly how to set clear intentions for the upcoming month and design a life and career you LOVE! What You'll Learn From This Episode: What you need to do before setting new intentions How to close out your previous months and quarters The law of awareness and the key of intention What 5 areas you want to focus on for living an intentional life Featured On The Show: Connect with Alisha on LinkedIn Follow Alisha on Instagram Sign up for the Book Launch List to be the first to know when you can purchase The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being from amazon and receive a free gift: https://www.alishaleytem.com/the-book Have a question? Submit your question for Ask Alisha here: https://forms.gle/qL384tmsNcvTTfjj9

Spring is considered the true and actual new year! Spring is all about planting seeds, new life, new beginnings and fresh, new energy - can you feel it? In this episode Alisha will guide you through 6 ways that you can refresh your wellness routine for spring and come alive again after a winter inside. Alisha is birthing something huge next month -- her book is coming out on April 29th, 2022! Sign up for the Launch List for The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being: A Guide to Unlocking a Happy and Healthy Life HERE: https://www.alishaleytem.com/the-book What You'll Learn From This Episode: #1-Spend as much time in the sun as possible #2- Change your diet and exercise routine up #3-Meditate for 20 minutes a day #4-Set 3 intentions for what you want to create this season #5-Set an outdoor ritual with your family! #6- Spring clean your phone (turn off all notifications, update apps and also delete apps that you do not use) Featured On The Show: Connect with Alisha on LinkedIn Follow Alisha on Instagram Sign up for the Book Launch List to be the first to know when you can purchase The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being from amazon and receive a free gift: https://www.alishaleytem.com/the-book Have a question? Submit your question for Ask Alisha here: https://forms.gle/qL384tmsNcvTTfjj9

What is your personal level of resilience? We all have a standard that we've set for ourselves with what we can handle in our stresses, challenges and emotional upsets. Building up your level of resilience is about moving from surviving into thriving so that you can live a full life, even among the challenges we face. In this episode, Alisha answers a question from a listener who is struggling with daily conflicts she's experiencing at her place of work. At minute 13 of the show, Alisha guides you through affirmations to help you build and master your resilience! This episode is one you will want to return to listen to again and again. Alisha's professional services: https://www.alishaleytem.com/organizational-offers Featured On The Show: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life by Wayne Dyer: https://amzn.to/3hFy2I3 Connect with Alisha on LinkedIn Follow Alisha on Instagram Sign up for the Book Launch List to be the first to know when you can purchase The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being from amazon and receive a free gift: https://www.alishaleytem.com/the-book Have a question? Submit your question for Ask Alisha here: https://forms.gle/qL384tmsNcvTTfjj9

If you ever find yourself in a workout funk and need some inspiration to motivate yourself again, this episode is for you! Alisha shares how she personally moves through resistance to working out with practical tips (some that might even surprise you). You'll learn: How to motivate yourself to workout again after a break (intentional or not) The mindset shift to truly be excited to moving your body! (hint: it has nothing to do with how you look) What to do when you used to love a certain workout but are resisting doing it now When the right call is to rest and skip the workout Featured On The Show: Tone It Up App: Fitnessista.com Sweat.Inspire.Sisterhood: https://www.instagram.com/sweat.inspire.sisterhood/ Alisha's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/1265965511 Connect with Alisha on LinkedIn Follow Alisha on Instagram Sign up for the Book Launch List to be the first to know when you can purchase The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being from amazon and receive a free gift: https://www.alishaleytem.com/the-book Have a question? Submit your question for Ask Alisha here: https://forms.gle/qL384tmsNcvTTfjj9

Do you suffer from nature-deficit disorder? Chances are that if you work behind a computer, you do. But don't worry, it's a simple fix - you just need to spend more time in nature! In this episode, Alisha and her husband Michael discuss their passion for the outdoors including how it benefits you physically, mentally, and spiritually. They discuss the role nature plays in their business offerings, including immersive retreats held in nature, how they personally spend time outdoors to recharge their batteries, how they prepare to host outdoor retreats, and the power of the pause for all people who want to grow and become their best selves. What You'll Learn From This Episode: The problem with technology keeping us away from nature The health benefits of immersing in nature, including creativity and problem solving How nature inspires you to be your best self How to get the benefits that nature can offer you Why corporations are turning to hosting retreats in a post-pandemic world The benefits taking a pause outside can have for leaders Featured On The Show Creativity In The Wild Study: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0051474 Last Child In The Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder: https://amzn.to/3BMR0G1 Catching Leadership Fly Fishing Retreats: https://www.catchingleadership.com/pages/retreat Alisha Leytem Wellness Retreats: https://www.alishaleytem.com/organizational-offers Connect with me on LinkedIn Follow me on Instagram Sign up for the Book Launch List to be the first to know when you can purchase The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being from amazon and receive a free gift: https://www.alishaleytem.com/the-book Ask Alisha a Question for Future Episodes: https://forms.gle/qL384tmsNcvTTfjj9

Show Notes: Do you feel blah or bliss when you step into your office? With many of us still working from home, or even heading back into the office as the world opens up - it's so important that you feel good in your space. We spend so much of our precious lives in our offices so why don't we make them beautiful and an environment we actually enjoy being in? If you want to feel blissful and inspired in your office, this episode is for you! Alisha will break down for you 5 simple tips to help you create an environment that will not only inspire you, but will help you feel creative, mindful, calm and grateful. What You'll Learn From This Episode: What to do in your office on a daily basis to influence the energy What items to have in your office to improve your health, well-being, and productivity The importance of staying inspired to do your best work Featured On The Show: Connect with me on LinkedIn Follow me on Instagram Sign up for the Book Launch List to be the first to know when you can purchase The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being from amazon and receive a free gift: https://www.alishaleytem.com/the-book Ask Alisha a Question for Future Episodes: https://forms.gle/qL384tmsNcvTTfjj9 Plants in office studies: https://www.uts.edu.au/sites/default/files/indoor_plant_brochure_2014.pdf

It's 5:30pm, your family is getting hungry and you haven't thought of what to make for dinner. What do you do? Order out? Go out to eat? Throw a pizza in the oven? Did you know that if you do nothing but cook your meals you will be significantly healthier overall? There's many, many benefits to cooking your own meals, and I don't want the "I don't know what to cook" thought to stop you. What if you could learn how to get a healthy and nutritious dinner on the table in 30 minutes without planning ahead? I do this all of the time and I'm going to share my best tips with you! What You'll Learn From This Episode: What pantry staples to always keep in your kitchen How to choose what to cook when it's 5:30pm and you haven't thought of dinner yet The best tips to get dinner on the table in 30 minutes without a plan How to make your meals taste great no matter what Featured On The Show: Connect with me on LinkedIn Follow me on Instagram Sign up for the Book Launch List to be the first to know when you can purchase The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being from amazon and receive a free gift: https://www.alishaleytem.com/the-book Ask Alisha a Question for Future Episodes: https://forms.gle/qL384tmsNcvTTfjj9 www.paleomg.com www.howsweeteats.com Instant Pot: https://amzn.to/34VJVGI Pink Salt: https://amzn.to/3oDFqYo Coconut Oil: https://amzn.to/3oIwpNQ Organic Spices: https://amzn.to/33emkAA

We all know how important it is to take care of ourselves, yet many struggle to "find the time" to do it. In this episode, I am going to share with you new ways to think about "fitting it in" by changing your mindset, habit stacking, and letting it be an extension and part of your day without feeling like it's something else you need to add to your list. Take a moment to ask yourself the following - what is the the 'thing' that holds you back from taking real care of yourself? This episode is a reminder that taking care of yourself is not selfish, in fact, the selfish thing is when you don't take care of yourself. When you engage in self-care, everyone around you benefits - from your family to coworkers. So press play and plant seeds of how to think about taking great care of YOU in all circumstances of life. Hire Alisha to speak and/or coach for your organization: https://www.alishaleytem.com/organizational-offers What You'll Learn From This Episode: Why self-care is not selfish What happens when you are forced to slow down and take care of yourself and why it's too late by then How to make real space for self-care in your life Featured On The Show: Connect with me on LinkedIn Follow me on Instagram Sign up for the Book Launch List to be the first to know when you can purchase The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being from amazon and receive a free gift: https://www.alishaleytem.com/the-book Ask Alisha a Question for Future Episodes: https://forms.gle/qL384tmsNcvTTfjj9

Burnout is on the rise, and the pandemic has ushered in a whole new level of exhaustion. More than half of workers say that they are experiencing burnout, are you one of them? Michael Leytem is a leadership coach and consultant, the author of Catching Leadership, and Alisha's husband of nearly 10 years. In this conversation they discuss the role that mindfulness plays in supporting and preventing burnout and what is required from a leadership perspective to be able to move through this challenging time, from both an organizational and personal level. What You'll Learn From This Episode: The signs of burnout and how to rise up after experiencing it What organizations need to do to address the "Great Resignation" New ways organizations can track and retain talent The missing link in leadership today What you need to have hope and optimism during times of difficulty Featured On The Show: Connect with me on LinkedIn Follow me on Instagram Sign up for the Book Launch List to be the first to know when you can purchase The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being from amazon and receive a free gift: https://www.alishaleytem.com/the-book Ask Alisha a Question for Future Episodes: https://forms.gle/qL384tmsNcvTTfjj9 Connect with Michael Leytem on LinkedIn Purchase Catching Leadership on Amazon www.catchingleadership.com

Do you find yourself "hating" winter and feeling dread when you see snow in the forecast? Winter is a quarter of the year (sometimes longer), so the more you hate on the winter, the more you're wishing your life away. It's time to change the script, surrender to the changes, and embrace the beauty of what winter has to offer you! In this episode Alisha shares her favorite wellness tips from mindset, to nutrition, and spiritual practices to drop the dread embrace the winter with secrets to comfort, coziness, and happiness. What You'll Learn From This Episode: Important nutrition and supplement tips for winter The top winter meal to make and eat every week to improve your immunity How to clean your indoor air The best workouts for winter If you should keep the exact same sleep schedule as the rest of the year or not How to increase your happiness in winter by practicing hygge Featured On The Show: Connect with me on LinkedIn Follow me on Instagram Sign up for the Book Launch List to be the first to know when you can purchase The Six G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-Being from amazon and receive a free gift: https://www.alishaleytem.com/the-book Ask Alisha a Question for Future Episodes: https://forms.gle/qL384tmsNcvTTfjj9 Hygge book: https://amzn.to/3rpfD70 Vitamin D3/K2: https://amzn.to/3qI6WFx Candles for coziness: https://amzn.to/3fCJqn4 Instant Pot: https://amzn.to/34VJVGI Epsom Salts: https://amzn.to/357GblJ

Are you feeling the intense pressures and stresses of these times and want to focus being more calm, clear-headed, and healthy? You've come to the right podcast! Well-Being is a journey, but if you take these first six steps that Alisha discusses in this episode, you will be more on your way to becoming happier and healthier. What You'll Learn From this Episode: What it means to be a human being on a well-being journey The 6 keys to Well-Being How to start incorporating these keys into your life, without feeling like it's another to-do to check off your checklist How you will help those around you by helping yourself Featured On The Show: Connect with me on LinkedIn Follow me on Instagram Sign up for the Book Launch List to be the first to know when you can purchase The 6 G.O.L.D. Keys to Well-being from amazon and receive a free gift: https://www.alishaleytem.com/the-book