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During this episode of the Marketing Matters™ Podcast, Ashley meets with her client, Carrie Lupoli, who is a dynamic entrepreneur, certified nutritionist, and award-winning behavior specialist with a proven track record of founding and leading successful seven-figure businesses. She founded Disruptive Nutrition, a company dedicated to supporting families on their health journeys, and it now employs over 40 women. Carrie also teamed up with celebrity nutritionist Mark Macdonald to educate consumers on a holistic approach to wellness. Together, they certify and support health professionals with PFC3, offer a clean supplement line designed to "fill the gaps" in nutrition, and co-hosted Food Freedom, the #1 most-watched nutrition show on Brinx.tv. Carrie has been featured on major news outlets like the TODAY Show, ABC, NBC, and Fox, contributing her expertise on nutrition, women's health, mindset, and behavior change. She also hosts the Diet Disruptors podcast, which ranks in Apple's Top 100 Health & Wellness Podcasts. You'll hear Carrie's honest experience on outsourcing advertising to advertising agencies and how bringing ads in-house with Ashley 5X'd her ROAS while she decreased her overall ad investment to 1/10 the cost. Get ready for an incredibly inspiring episode from two 7-figure female entrepreneurs and moms who are winning with paid ads and making it rain.   Connect with Ashley: -Instagram: @ads.with.ashley -YouTube: @ads.with.ashley -Challenge: Join the Win with Paid Ads Challenge HERE -Book: How to Win with Paid Ads - Buy HERE on Amazon  Connect with Carrie: -Follow Carrie on Instagram at @carrie_lupoli. Contact Carrie via her website at https://www.carrielupoli.com

During this episode of the Marketing Matters™ Podcast, Ashley shares: -What you can learn from the advertisers who chose to run ads for the big game -What matters when you create ads for your business -Why these advertisers chose to run in ad -What ads were done well (and which ones were not) Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ads.with.ashley YouTube: @ads.with.ashley Challenge: Join the Win with Paid Ads Challenge HERE Book: This Naked Mind   

During this episode of the Marketing Matters™ Podcast, Ashley shares: When you should hire a team for your small business Who you should hire How to think about timing and compensation The behind-the-scenes team structure at the Power of Paid Ads Summit What delegation means for you Connect with Ashley Brock Instagram: @ads.with.ashley YouTube: @ads.with.ashley Challenge: Join the Win with Paid Ads Challenge HERE Book: 10X is Easier than 2X and Who not How

During this episode of the Marketing Matters™ Podcast, Ashley shares what she and the team learned from hosting the second Power of Paid Ads Summit for female entrepreneurs and small business owners. We talk about what worked, what didn't, and what we'll do next time to improve. She also talks about what she spent on paid ads and the event and what the return was. Connect with Ashley Brock Instagram: @ads.with.ashley YouTube: @ads.with.ashley Challenge: Join the Win with Paid Ads Challenge HERE

The Retirement Income Challenge is a four-day event that helps individuals create a retirement income plan. Day one focuses on the Retirement Income Style Assessment (RISA), which analyzes two factors: probability-based safety first and optionality versus commitment. Day two introduces the funded ratio, a balance sheet approach to financial planning that compares assets to liabilities. The funded ratio helps individuals understand if they have enough assets to meet their retirement goals. Day three explores how the RISA and funded ratio work together to fill income gaps and create a comprehensive retirement income plan. The conversation covers the Retirement Income Style Awareness (RISA) framework and the Retirement Income Challenge. The hosts discuss the importance of reliable income to cover essential expenses in retirement and the role of the RISA framework in providing alternatives to fill income gaps. They emphasize that shooting for 100% on the RISS percentages is not necessary and that it's important to have reliable income covering essential expenses. They also mention the non-financial aspects of retirement and the importance of planning for what you want to do in retirement. The hosts highlight the interactive nature of the Retirement Income Challenge and the value it provides in helping individuals gain clarity and confidence in their financial plan for retirement. Listen now to learn more!   Takeaways The Retirement Income Challenge helps individuals create a retirement income plan The Retirement Income Style Assessment (RISA) analyzes two factors: probability-based safety first and optionality versus commitment The funded ratio is a balance sheet approach that compares assets to liabilities to determine if individuals have enough assets to meet their retirement goals The RISA and funded ratio work together to fill income gaps and create a comprehensive retirement income plan The RISS framework provides alternatives to fill income gaps in retirement and ensures reliable income covers essential expenses. Shooting for 100% on the RISS percentages is not necessary; it's important to have reliable income covering essential expenses. Planning for the non-financial aspects of retirement, such as what you want to do, is crucial. The Retirement Income Challenge is an interactive session that helps individuals gain clarity and confidence in their financial plan for retirement. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Retirement Income Challenge 09:57 Day One: The Retirement Income Style Assessment (RISA) 11:33 Day Two: The Funded Ratio 23:37 Day Three: Integrating the RISA and Funded Ratio 25:33 The Role of the RISA Framework in Retirement Planning 28:40 Shooting for 100% on the Funded Ratio: Is It Necessary? 30:55 Planning for the Non-Financial Aspects of Retirement 39:25 The Value of the Retirement Income Challenge   Links Registration for the next Retirement Income Challenge is OPEN: Learn more and join us for this LIVE 4-Day event starting on August 26th-29th, 2024 from 12:00 -2:00 PM ET each day by visiting risaprofile.com/podcast The Retirement Planning Guidebook: 2nd Edition has just been updated for 2024! Visit your preferred book retailer or simply click here to order your copy today: https://www.wadepfau.com/books/  This episode is sponsored by Retirement Researcher https://retirementresearcher.com/. Download their free eBook, 8 Tips to Becoming A Retirement Income Investor at retirementresearcher.com/8tips

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S2.E24. This episode of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction will explore the importance and impact of enjoying the present moment on your manifestation journey.Show HighlightsExploring the Challenge: Join me as we delve into the importance of finding balance between future goals and present gratitude. We'll discuss the significance of celebrating small wins and visualizing success while relishing the journey. Balancing Future Goals with Present Gratitude: We'll address the necessity of harmonizing future aspirations with appreciation for the current moment. I'll highlight how acknowledging the inevitability of success can amplify the enjoyment of the journey. Reevaluating Happiness and Freedom: Together, we'll challenge the misconception that happiness and freedom hinge solely on future achievements or perfect health. I'll encourage you to reframe the narrative and recognize the inherent freedom within your present self. Connection to Law of Attraction: Let's explore the profound link between gratitude and the law of attraction. Gain clarity on how aligning with gratitude and healing energy can catalyze the manifestation of dreams, leading to a more fulfilling journey. Personal Reflections: I'll share personal experiences illustrating moments of joy and freedom despite health challenges. Through my experiences, witness how finding freedom amidst obstacles has been transformative. Reflective Exercise for You: I invite you to reflect on your own instances where you've felt liberated despite health obstacles. Engage in deeper introspection into your personal moments of freedom.  Join us for this episode to delve into the power of gratitude, unlocking freedom in the present, and paving the path to a more fulfilling journey towards health and happiness. Important LinksPodcast website and FREE resourceswww.healyourselfwithloa.com   Private 1:1 coachingwww.healyourselfwithloa.com/coachin Follow me on socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healyourselfwithloa/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healyourselfwithloaPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tecladifrancesco/

#106 Why It's Important to Work on Your Relationship with Yourself FirstYou want your relationships to be different. If that other person would just be different, everything would be so much easier. You don't have any control over that other person, so this leaves you stuck. When you work on yourself – how you are seeing and reacting to the world around you, that is where you can affect some change, but also start to feel better. Take aways:1.       When you work on you first, everything begins to shift because you start seeing yourself, others, and the world differently. You don't see the world as it is, you see the world as you are. 2.       When you work on you first, that is where your power and agency lie. This is moral agency in action. You don't need anyone else to change for you to be an agent in your own life. Challenge:Join the Hopeless 2 Hope-full program, beginning September 17. We will begin the work on you – integrating your thinking mind, your emotional heart, and your reactive nervous system. When you focus on all three of these important pieces of you, you will begin seeing huge shifts in how you think, feel, and do. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILSAre you the parent of a young adult? Were you surprised when you got to this stage of life that it's harder to be the parent of a young adult than the parent of a teenager? I sure was. Here's the thing – you can't parent your young adult the same way your parents did. If you try to do that, you could do some real damage to your relationship with them. If this is you, I have a free training for you: “10 Important Tips to Improve Your Relationship with Your Young Adult.” Click here to download your free copyYou'll be surprised at some of these tips, and you'll feel like you finally have a road map to navigate this tricky time in your life and your child's life. Tina Gosney is a certified life and relationship coach. She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and helps with families who are experiencing relationship challenges because of LGBTQ, faith challenges, and other issues facing LDS families today. She is a positivity practitioner and is a trauma informed coach. Visit tinagosney.com for more information

Today is Day 8 of the 30-Day Gong Challenge, and the theme is sound and silence. The challenge is to spend 45 minutes a day with the Venus Gong and to use that time to explore the relationship between sound and silence. The Venus Gong is a powerful instrument that can create a range of sounds, from gentle and soothing to loud and powerful. It can be used to create a space of silence or to fill the space with sound. It is up to you to explore the possibilities and find what works for you. The Venus Gong can be a tool for self-compassion, self-love, and empathy. It can be used to cultivate silence, compassion, and meditation. It can also be used to create a space of vibrational healing, grounding, and nurturing. Whatever you need, the Venus Gong can provide. Remember, the challenge is to spend 45 minutes a day with the Venus Gong. You can do this however you like, but I encourage you to use this time to explore the relationship between sound and silence. See what happens when you let --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julie-jewelssmoot0/message

Robyn Kehoe from The Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA) joined me to discuss the upcoming Feds in Motion Challenge.  The 3rd Annual Feds In Motion Challenge kicks off on May 1, 2023, continues during Public Service Recognition Week (#PSRW) May 7-13, and keeps on going through June 6. It's all about moving in your favorite way — walk, run, bike, swim, or roll your wheelchair on your favorite route — to reach the goal of 37 miles (or more!) in 37 days. Register now and join the FedUpward Community team (use the password fedupward). Let's raise money for feds in need. AND get a little healthier in the process! Click here to get started.  FEEA is the only independent, nonprofit 501c3 organization devoted solely to providing emergency financial assistance and scholarships to our dedicated civilian federal and postal public servants and their families. The deadline for this year's FEEA scholarship applications is March 16th, 2023. Click here.to submit an application for you, your spouse or your college age children.

In February Patrick (redford) and I are hosting a free daily meditation practice. The live sessions will be 8:30-8:45am EST via Zoom, or you can wait for the replay to be sent out if that time doesn't work for you. To sign up for FREE head over to www.LauraGyoga.com/offerings You can also sign up for my newsletter to learn about future offerings --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yogafocus/support

This is a link, invitation, and presentation about a 30 day Vibe-Up Challenge that you can take part in over at my blog. *do not worry, the regular Crow Medicine podcasts are not being replaced. This is just a fun thing I am doing with people who are so inclined.* Welcome to the 30-day 'Vibe Up' vibration raising challenge. It is my pleasure to be organizing this. In this post you will find the welcome video where I explain it all, the 30-day vibe raising challenge calendar, and a little summary of what we are doing here and why. The 30-Day Vibe Up Challenge The purpose of this 30 day challenge is to place a special focus on including vibration raising activities into your lifestyle for the next 30 days (and beyond). This is great for: People who are looking for practical guidance on how to think about fitting vibration care into their lives, those who are ‘in a rut' and would like to work with their vibration to pop out, someone who already has a high vibration and is seeking even more of a lift, those seeking ways to practically apply the IndiCrow method. Head on over to my blog to watch this in video format: https://crow-medicine.com/2022/11/20/30-day-vibration-raising-challenge --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katie-indicrow/message

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Recommited to my health / weight loss journey join me for the month of May challenging our selves to make better health choices. Tune in every Wednesday for new episode's of Daily Dose of Love with Tatia. 1love Always fam ❤️ Host Tatia Bradley Self-love Advocate. Thanks for your Ear Time --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dailydoseoflove/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dailydoseoflove/support

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Hey there and welcome to episode 50 of the podcast. It's officially the one year anniversary of Secrets of Successful Business and I can't quite believe that I've now delivered 50 episodes. I wanted to do something special to celebrate ep 50 and so I've created a challenge. If you've been listening for a while or you follow me on social media, you'll know that I'm all about helping business owners create better, more profitable businesses that fit into their definition of success.So, if you're up for it, I'd love you to jump into the challenge and spend the next month with me doing better business. The one month to better business finance challenge is, as the name suggests, focused around the numbers. We're going to start by determining your definition of business success. It's a holistic approach where we consider your business and your life. How do you want your business to impact your time, your family and your hip pocket? From there, we'll dive into focused, practical strategies that you can easily implement to improve your business, particularly on the finance front.I'm sharing 20 strategies in total across 30 days, and each strategy will be delivered via email. At the end of 30 days, I believe you'll see a tangible difference in your business. It might be peace of mind because you feel more knowledgeable about the financial side of your business. However, it might also equate to dollars in the bank, more clients or a more efficient and profitable business. To get involved head across to www.flossi.com.au/challenge. It's free and designed with you, the business owner in mind.Enjoy and please reach out and let me know your results via email hello@flossi.com.au or send me a DM on Instagram. Join the conversationDiscover the Secrets of Successful Business Facebook page Follow Justine on Instagram @flossifiles or @secretsofsuccessfulbusinessHost: Justine McLean – Flossi CreativeProducer: Leah Stanistreet – Snappystreet CreativeEditorial: Kanika SachdevMusic: Francesco D'AndreaThis show is powered by Buzzsprout

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In today's episode we are heading to the Midwest to hear from my guest Tom A. about his first half marathons in Michigan and in Wisconsin. If these two states are in your 50 State quest, join us for a listen. Or how about changing things up, possibly trying a Color Run, the "healthy and happiest 5k race on the planet." We'll revisit our experience with this fun event. Are you thinking of beginning a mileage challenge? Tom will share his experience with the Mile Challenge, running at least a mile every day. We'll hear how long Tom kept his mile streak going! Lastly, Tom shares which races are on his someday list along with his favorite shoes and tech gear. Detroit Marathon - https://www.freepmarathon.com/ Color Run- https://thecolorrun.com/ Madison Marathon - https://www.madisonmarathon.org/ Spotted Cow Craft Beer- https://newglarusbrewing.com/beers/ourbeers/beer/spotted-cow Strava App- https://www.strava.com/apps Great Ocean Road Race - https://greatoceanroadrunfest.com.au/ This podcast series was recorded at The Podcast Lab, WSCA 106.1 Portsmouth, N.H.

Have you ever started the New Year full of goals and got to the end of the year without achieving a single one? Been there, done that! Why? Because a goal without a plan is just a wish. If you want to avoid being in this situation next year, then let's join forces! I'm hosting a FREE 60 Day challenge, that's focused on ensuring that your mind, body, and soul are aligned so you can live the extraordinary life God planned for you. Are you ready? Let's do this! Sign up now! https://hustleinfaith.com/challenge/ If you enjoy listening to Hustle in Faith and would like to support the show, please consider leaving a review, donating, or making a purchase at StarenguCrew, our fitness apparel shop. Remember, if you're everything to everyone then you risk being no one. You never know who will inspire you in the next episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hustleinfaith/support

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Join the Summer LRH Program! This short & sweet mini program challenges you to level up your personal development journey through five daily habits: wake up with the sun, move, stay hydrated, play outside, and cook from home. Listen to learn more about how to go about these habits with the LRH fam. Join 4 Days Of Healthy Habits Connect with Lily Connect with other 80/20 listeners on Lil's Circle Follow Lily on Instagram Follow 80 / 20 on Instagram Lily Rakow is a holistic health coach on a mission to uncomplicate wellness for the twentysomethings - and her podcast 80/20 is no exception. Lily chats about all things health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, relationships, and much more. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday and Thursday. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8020withlily/support

People with deep fears and those who have suffered from the relentless lies of fear for a long time are often tempted to disqualify themselves from becoming fearless. They believe that they are the exception; the one person who is so controlled and bullied by fear, that there is no way out. But the truth is that those who have the capacity to live in a tremendous amount of fear, also have a corresponding ability to live fearlessly. The skill set and mindset required to agree with the lies of fear and allow it to control your life are the exact same skill set and mindset needed to completely overcome fear and kick it out of your life forever! You are simply lacking information, knowledge, access to the secrets of fearlessness, and a bit of Fearless Leader coaching.  Join Sandy as she lays out a case for why deeply fearful people actually have the greatest capacity to live at the highest levels of fearlessness. Stop disqualifying yourself and learn how you are wired for fearlessness.    Connect with Sandy! Challenge: Join the 5 Day Monetize Your Mission Challenge Website: The Fearless Revolution Book: The Fearless Revolution on Amazon YouTube Channel: The Fearless Revolution videos Facebook Group The Fearless Revolution on FB Instagram: The Fearless Revolution

Ruth Keijdener is the founder of the wildly popular group called Beautiful Powerful Women. BPW has exploded in the last year with women joining from all over the world to access the encouragement, coaching, and wisdom that Ruth offers. Listen to her powerful story of going from a lost teenage dealing with depression, to a completely new life (literally overnight) after an encounter with the love of God.  Ruth is a missionary, pastor, worship leader, and doctor of optometry who is using her considerable gifts to empower women worldwide. Let her story inspire you!   Connect with Ruth! Facebook: Ruth's BPW Facebook Page Website: Ruth's BPW Website YouTube: Beautiful Powerful Women's Channel Connect with Sandy! Challenge: Join the 5 Day Monetize Your Mission Challenge Website: The Fearless Revolution Book: The Fearless Revolution on Amazon YouTube Channel: The Fearless Revolution videos Facebook Group The Fearless Revolution on FB Instagram: The Fearless Revolution

Entrepreneur, coach, and author of "Awkward is the New Brave," Belle Lockerby shares her story of overcoming childhood trauma to help scores of other working moms redefine "having it all." Belle works with women who refuse to believe that the corporate "9-5" is the only way to design a career. She specializes in creative business solutions that allow moms to work around their family schedules and produce six and even seven figure companies without giving up breakfast or bedtime stories with the kids! Connect with Belle! Facebook: Belle's Facebook Page Website: Belle's Web Page Instagram: Belle's Insta Page Connect with Sandy! Challenge: Join the 5 Day Monetize Your Mission Challenge Website: The Fearless Revolution Book: The Fearless Revolution on Amazon YouTube Channel: The Fearless Revolution videos Facebook Group The Fearless Revolution on FB Instagram: The Fearless Revolution

You were created with a Passion and a Purpose and you should get PAID to share your gifts with the world. Your Purpose solves a problem for a group of people and this is the audience you are called to serve as a mentor, trainer, coach, creator, manufacturer, administrator, leader, or in some other equally amazing capacity!  It is time that we debunk the myth that our passions should only be expressed as recreational activities or in volunteer positions. We must stop glamorizing the idea of working jobs we don't love so that we can live for weekends and vacation days. It is time to Monetize our Missions and start to change the world. Listen to Sandy's philosophy around monetizing your mission and learn how you can you can join the 5 Day Monetize Your Mission Challenge and turn your Purpose into a profession and your Calling into a career!   Connect with Sandy! Challenge: Join the 5 Day Monetize Your Mission Challenge Website: The Fearless Revolution Book: The Fearless Revolution on Amazon YouTube Channel: The Fearless Revolution videos Facebook Group The Fearless Revolution on FB Instagram: The Fearless Revolution

I don't know if you are average or not, but I read today that the Average American will live 28,000 days (75 years).  23 years sleeping.  17 years working.  11 years watching TV (25 hours a week).  6 years traveling.  1 year in church.I don't know about you, but I often feel as if I don't have enough time. The demands of life, family, and ministry run the limit of my time. In reality, we all have the same amount of time. We all have 24 hours in a day. By the way, that comes out to 1,440 minutes per day. It's the same for all us, but how we spend our time is different for each of us.If you are like most Christians I know, you recognize the importance of spending time with God. You know that we cannot grow spiritually and be strong in our faith without time with God. Jesus said in John 15…”apart from me you can do nothing.”  There is a power and a strength gained when we spend time with God.But if you are like most Christians, you feel you don't spend enough time with God. Now, the Bible doesn't give us a set amount of time we should spend in God's Word and in prayer each day. So, we'll leave it up to the Holy Spirit to lead and guide each of us.In theory, we all know that time with God is important. Having a thriving quiet time is something we aspire to, but why don't we do it?Typically, the response we give is that we are busy. We're all busy, but truthfully, we could set aside some time. Why don't we? Here's an answer I'm wrestling with…maybe, we have lost our first love.Sometimes, deep down, we lose sight of who God really is. When we view God as anything less than who He is, our hunger and motivation to spend time with Him diminishes. I believe God longs for us to spend time with him. He is a good father and he wants to have a close relationship with us. God doesn't have a chart on his wall where he keeps track of your devotional life, but his Holy Spirit is drawing us back to time with God, because it's there we find everything we need.So, how does this work?  We must set our priorities.  If you decided that the first purpose of your life is to know God then you will want to spend time with God every day.  So when you get up tomorrow, you set aside some time for God.  You put him first.  Maybe you close the day with God.  You don't end the day without time with God.Probably the greatest time management tool ever invented are the two middle letters of the alphabet: NO.  You don't have time for everything.  You can't do to everything.  Just because others are, doesn't mean you have to.  You let your priorities win!Put God first in your schedule.  Whatever you want God to bless you put him first in that area.  If you want God to bless your marriage, you put God first in your marriage.  If you want God to bless your business, you put God first in your business.  If you want God to bless your finances, tithe.  Put him first in your finances.  If you want God to bless your time, give him the first part of your day.  Give him the first day of your week.We are blessed today to have so many options when it comes to spiritual disciplines: We have Bible apps and worship music on our phones. We have podcast that encourage us. We have audio books to inspire us. We even have apps to help us create prayer lists and to memorize scripture. Time is a gift.  Your life is a gift.  You and I are managers of the time God has give us. Will you and I choose to use the most valuable resource God has given us for his glory and for his purpose?Today's Challenge: Join me in making time with God a priority. Out of all the things you and I must do today, nothing is more important than spending time with God. Even a few minutes with God will provide the strength we need for today's tasks.

My wife and I are blessed with three daughters. While they are all just about grown now, I still remember those months before their birth when Linda and I were discussing names. I remember us purchasing a book at Barnes and Noble that lists all the popular names. We each read through the names and made lists of the names we liked. We narrowed it down to a few and had many discussions about the name we would give our child, a name she would carry with her for life.If you read the Bible, you'll be struck with the importance of names. Names are repeated. We have lists of genealogy tracking families back for many generations. I love it that the Bible gives clear details. It's not obscure.  The names track history.But there is a name that leaps out of the pages of Scripture like no other.  It is the name of our God.  Just listen for a moment.Proverbs 18:10 - The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.Psalm 20:7 - Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.Normally when someone dies, their impact on this world begins to decline.  Eventually, there is no one alive who knows your name. But it was different with Jesus. Jesus' impact was greater 100 years after his death than during his life; it was greater still after 500 years; even more 1,000 years laters.  But today, more than 2,000 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus, it's estimated that more than 2 billion people have confessed the name of Jesus.  120 in the upper room have led to 2 billion today because we have obeyed the great commission.There is no name like the name Jesus. It is above every other name in significance, authority, and power. We acknowledge His lordship when we call upon His name.In our culture today, it's not uncommon to hear people use the name of Jesus as a curse word. In a moment of frustration people will say “Jesus Christ.” I cringe every time I hear someone do this. Your curse word is the name of my savior, the one I love, and the one who gave everything for me.If there is any question in your mind about the importance, majesty, and power of the name of Jesus, listen to what the Apostle Paul says in Philippians 2:9-11…“Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”List the names of the famous orators: Aristotle, Cicero, Socrates, Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King Kr, and Ronald Regan. Their speeches have gone down in history, but there is one who when they speak, the winds and waves obey his voice. Sick bodies are healed, blind eye open, and the dead are raised.Matthew 1 tells us that Mary and Jospeh did not give him his name. It was given to him by his heavenly Father. Matthew 1:21 - “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”The name Jesus means “Jehovah is salvation.” Every time the name of Jesus is spoken it speaks of his salvation.Acts 4:12 - “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”At the name of Jesus every knee will bow. Every leader. Every President. Every king and queen. every ruler. every court justice. will bow. Every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.Today's Challenge: Join me today in expressing your worship and praise to the one whose name is above every other name. Make time to lift him up and to exalt him in worship.

I don't know about you, but I felt a lot of anger, fear, and sadness while watching those horrifying images from the United States Capitol on Wednesday. So how do we handle this with some degree of equanimity? That's what we're going to talk about today. It's Friday, which is when we usually post bonus meditations or talks, but given the collective trauma we are living through -- both in the US and around the world -- we wanted to post a special episode. I'll be honest... as a journalist and as a meditation evangelist, I can't sit here and guarantee that everything's going to be alright. I suspect it will be, but -- really -- I don't know. What I do know, though, is that meditation -- taking care of your own mind -- will help you navigate this moment more skillfully. And if enough of us do this, it might impact the course of events.  You know who agrees with me? Jon Kabat-Zinn. He's a towering figure in the world of meditation and mental health. He created Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, a way of teaching meditation that brought the practice into the secular mainstream and resulted in an explosion of scientific research demonstrating the benefits of the practice. He's written such books as Wherever You Go, There You Are and Full Catastrophe Living. And he's a Professor of Medicine Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. How to join the New Year’s Challenge: Join the New Year's Challenge by downloading the Ten Percent Happier app : https://10percenthappier.app.link/install. You should be prompted to join the Challenge after registering your account. If you've already downloaded the app, just open it up or visit this link to join: https://10percenthappier.app.link/NewYearsChallenge21 Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jon-kabat-zinn-313

I don't know about you, but I felt a lot of anger, fear, and sadness while watching those horrifying images from the United States Capitol on Wednesday. So how do we handle this with some degree of equanimity? That's what we're going to talk about today. It's Friday, which is when we usually post bonus meditations or talks, but given the collective trauma we are living through -- both in the US and around the world -- we wanted to post a special episode. I'll be honest... as a journalist and as a meditation evangelist, I can't sit here and guarantee that everything's going to be alright. I suspect it will be, but -- really -- I don't know. What I do know, though, is that meditation -- taking care of your own mind -- will help you navigate this moment more skillfully. And if enough of us do this, it might impact the course of events.  You know who agrees with me? Jon Kabat-Zinn. He's a towering figure in the world of meditation and mental health. He created Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, a way of teaching meditation that brought the practice into the secular mainstream and resulted in an explosion of scientific research demonstrating the benefits of the practice. He's written such books as Wherever You Go, There You Are and Full Catastrophe Living. And he's a Professor of Medicine Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. How to join the New Year's Challenge: Join the New Year's Challenge by downloading the Ten Percent Happier app : https://10percenthappier.app.link/install. You should be prompted to join the Challenge after registering your account. If you've already downloaded the app, just open it up or visit this link to join: https://10percenthappier.app.link/NewYearsChallenge21 Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jon-kabat-zinn-313

New Year's Series Episode 4. Today we're going to dive into the science behind why so many of us get New Year's resolutions so wrong -- and how we can do better. My guest is Dr. Laurie Santos. As you may remember, she made her debut on this show just over a month ago, in an episode about how to handle the pandemic winter blues. She was such a font of practical wisdom that we almost immediately invited her back.  Laurie is a tenured psychology professor at Yale, where she teaches a massively popular course on happiness. She also hosts an excellent podcast called The Happiness Lab, where right now, she's doing a series of episodes along a very similar theme--what she's calling “anti-resolutions”--so I definitely recommend checking that out.  In today's conversation, we talk about why resolutions are a thing in the first place; why they so often go pear-shaped; and common pitfalls and misunderstandings in our attempts to lose weight, exercise more, or make more money. As we've been stressing in our New Year's series, Laurie argues that one powerful antidote to our resolution morass is self-compassion. As we've been saying throughout our series, the research shows that self-compassion is much better fuel for habit change than our usual mode of shame. I have been referring to it as a kind of uber-habit, out of which all other habits can flow.  Join Laurie Santos in the New Year's Challenge: https://challenges.tenpercent.com/?challenge=new-years-2021&challenge_invite=gDTcpTfZgSdFXZvhtG6u3sSe&challenge_title=New%20Year%27s%20Challenge    How to join the New Year's Challenge: Join the New Year's Challenge by downloading the Ten Percent Happier app : https://10percenthappier.app.link/install. You should be prompted to join the Challenge after registering your account. If you've already downloaded the app, just open it up or visit this link to join: https://10percenthappier.app.link/NewYearsChallenge21 Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/laurie-santos-312

Welcome to episode four of our special New Year's series. Today we’re going to dive into the science behind why so many of us get New Years resolutions so wrong -- and how we can do better. My guest is Dr. Laurie Santos. As you may remember, she made her debut on this show just over a month ago, in an episode about how to handle the pandemic winter blues. She was such a font of practical wisdom that we almost immediately invited her back.  Laurie is a tenured psychology professor at Yale, where she teaches a massively popular course on happiness. She also hosts an excellent podcast called The Happiness Lab, where right now, she’s doing a series of episodes along a very similar theme--what she’s calling “anti-resolutions”--so I definitely recommend checking that out.  In today’s conversation, we talk about why resolutions are a thing in the first place; why they so often go pear-shaped; and common pitfalls and misunderstandings in our attempts to lose weight, exercise more, or make more money. As we’ve been stressing in our New Year’s series, Laurie argues that one powerful antidote to our resolution morass is self-compassion. As we’ve been saying throughout our series, the research shows that self-compassion is much better fuel for habit change than our usual mode of shame. I have been referring to it as a kind of uber-habit, out of which all other habits can flow.  Join Laurie Santos in the New Year’s Challenge: https://challenges.tenpercent.com/?challenge=new-years-2021&challenge_invite=gDTcpTfZgSdFXZvhtG6u3sSe&challenge_title=New%20Year%27s%20Challenge    How to join the New Year’s Challenge: Join the New Year's Challenge by downloading the Ten Percent Happier app : https://10percenthappier.app.link/install. You should be prompted to join the Challenge after registering your account. If you've already downloaded the app, just open it up or visit this link to join: https://10percenthappier.app.link/NewYearsChallenge21 Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/laurie-santos-312

The traumas and dramas of life, especially in early childhood, prevent us from losing weight and being healthy. We often focus on diet and exercise when the root cause is in our intelligence and spirit. I will show you the connection between trauma, drama, and stress and how your body is sending you a message. Know the message and change your life! JOIN US HERE! Testimonials: Phillip: “I’ve been working with Michelle for a couple of weeks now on my weight. I’ve had some life changes and I’m working way more hours than I ever have before, at a desk for the first time. I probably gained 60 pounds in the last 9 months and I’ve noticed several health issues that concern me. Through working with Michelle, I can honestly say I am getting in, and loving, at least 30-90 minutes of activity a day and I feel great. Also, I’ve lost 10 pounds in two weeks. Honestly, I don’t care so much about the weight loss anymore, but I’m loving listening to my body and giving it what it wants. I would highly recommend you work with Michelle.” Sheila: “Michelle has a way of making things really simple, which I appreciate. I came to her because I recently had some life changes with the death of my husband and entering menopause and my hormones and emotions were all messed up. After working with Michelle, I feel more peace and less stress overall in my life and I’ve actually lost eight pounds in the last two weeks. That was a surprise! I don’t feel like I did any work to make that happen- I didn’t track my food or exercise at all. It makes sense what Michelle talks about emotions and how our body stores them. I’m really glad I reached out to her!” Carly: “I’ve always struggled with food compulsion. I was the heavy kid in school since the day I started. I never understood why I was overweight and other people weren’t. I’ve played multiple sports a year since I was young and I still remain very active. I love hiking and wall climbing and playing tennis. But I just couldn’t seem to shake the compulsion, especially at night. Michelle helped me understand the connection between some of the early childhood trauma I experienced and my body’s messages. I feel much more connected to my Higher Self now, I worry less about life, and I feel like I have better connections to my husband and kids now, too. I don’t fret over food or my weight. Honestly, since I started working with Michelle a few weeks ago, she suggested I stop weighing myself and then she asked for this testimonial and asked me to weigh-in. I lost 12 pounds in 3 weeks! I have no idea how that happened! The only thing I changed was the internal stuff Michelle talks about. I would highly suggest you work with Michelle because she helps you tune into YOU. I’ve tried so many plans and fads and diets and worked with personal trainers and the one message I always got was I needed outside help because clearly I couldn’t do it myself. The message I got from Michelle was, and is, I have power and I am perfect and holy and important. You can feel that way, too!” Michelle@GrowBy1.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-burkhard/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-burkhard/support

New Year's Series Episode 3. We talk with Karamo about how to practice self-love--and why doing so is the opposite of selfish.   Karamo was the first out gay Black man on reality TV when he appeared on MTV's The Real World: Philadelphia in 2004. But then he left TV and found out he was a father. He got custody of his son, adopted his son's half-brother, and worked for a decade as a social worker before returning to the media world. He's now the Culture expert on Netflix's blockbuster reboot of Queer Eye. He also hosts his own podcast and is the author of a memoir as well as a children's book, which he co-wrote with his son.   In today's conversation, we talk about why, for Karamo, learning to love himself started with learning to love his first name; how he overcame negative messages inside his abusive childhood home; why men struggle so much with the concept of self-love; and the areas in his own life where he struggles the most to practice what he preaches.    How to join the New Year's Challenge: Join the New Year's Challenge by downloading the Ten Percent Happier app: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install. You should be prompted to join the Challenge after registering your account.   If you've already downloaded the app, just open it up or visit this link to join: https://10percenthappier.app.link/NewYearsChallenge21   Where to find Karamo Brown online:  Website: http://karamobook.com   Social Media: ·        Twitter: https://twitter.com/Karamo ·        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Personal-Blog/Karamo-Brown-Page-227323621184576/ ·        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karamo ·        YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Karamobrown ·        Podcast: https://luminary.link/PPiQNuwwicb Full Show Notes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/karamo-311

New Year’s Series Episode 3. We talk with Karamo about how to practice self-love--and why doing so is the opposite of selfish.   Karamo was the first out gay Black man on reality TV when he appeared on MTV’s The Real World: Philadelphia in 2004. But then he left TV and found out he was a father. He got custody of his son, adopted his son’s half-brother, and worked for a decade as a social worker before returning to the media world. He’s now the Culture expert on Netflix’s blockbuster reboot of Queer Eye. He also hosts his own podcast and is the author of a memoir as well as a children’s book, which he co-wrote with his son.   In today’s conversation, we talk about why, for Karamo, learning to love himself started with learning to love his first name; how he overcame negative messages inside his abusive childhood home; why men struggle so much with the concept of self-love; and the areas in his own life where he struggles the most to practice what he preaches.    How to join the New Year’s Challenge: Join the New Year's Challenge by downloading the Ten Percent Happier app: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install. You should be prompted to join the Challenge after registering your account.   If you've already downloaded the app, just open it up or visit this link to join: https://10percenthappier.app.link/NewYearsChallenge21   Where to find Karamo Brown online:  Website: http://karamobook.com   Social Media: ·        Twitter: https://twitter.com/Karamo ·        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Personal-Blog/Karamo-Brown-Page-227323621184576/ ·        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karamo ·        YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Karamobrown ·        Podcast: https://luminary.link/PPiQNuwwicb Full Show Notes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/karamo-311

New Year’s Series Episode 2. We talk with Chris Germer about the scientifically-proven benefits of self-compassion; how to practice self-compassion in your life; the disutility of shame; and the connection between self-compassion and compassion for others. Oh, and we also take some listener voicemails.   Chris Germer is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He also co-developed a highly impactful program called Mindful Self-Compassion, which has been taught to over 100,000 people across the world.   How to join the New Year’s Challenge: Join the New Year's Challenge by downloading the Ten Percent Happier app : https://10percenthappier.app.link/install. You should be prompted to join the Challenge after registering your account.   If you've already downloaded the app, just open it up or visit this link to join: https://10percenthappier.app.link/NewYearsChallenge21   Where to find Chris Germer online:  Website: https://chrisgermer.com   Social Media: ·        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForMSC ·        Chris’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christophergermerphd/ ·        Center for Mindful Self Compassion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerformindfulselfcompassion/ ·        YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCObLXaQeAfuhSLPf3IW5Adw Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/chris-germer-310

New Year's Series Episode 2. We talk with Chris Germer about the scientifically-proven benefits of self-compassion; how to practice self-compassion in your life; the disutility of shame; and the connection between self-compassion and compassion for others. Oh, and we also take some listener voicemails.   Chris Germer is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He also co-developed a highly impactful program called Mindful Self-Compassion, which has been taught to over 100,000 people across the world.   How to join the New Year's Challenge: Join the New Year's Challenge by downloading the Ten Percent Happier app : https://10percenthappier.app.link/install. You should be prompted to join the Challenge after registering your account.   If you've already downloaded the app, just open it up or visit this link to join: https://10percenthappier.app.link/NewYearsChallenge21   Where to find Chris Germer online:  Website: https://chrisgermer.com   Social Media: ·        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForMSC ·        Chris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christophergermerphd/ ·        Center for Mindful Self Compassion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerformindfulselfcompassion/ ·        YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCObLXaQeAfuhSLPf3IW5Adw Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/chris-germer-310

Download a free copy of "25 Recommended Resources for Spiritual Growth.I was reading about President Bush's comments during the funeral for President Ronald Reagan. He praised Reagan's humility in his eulogy. At the funeral he told of the time in 1981, when Reagan was recovering from the gunshot wound he received during the assassination attempt. Just days after the surgery that repaired his life-threatening injuries, his aides discovered him on his hands and knees in his hospital room, wiping water from the floor. Bush said of Reagan, “He did this because he was worried that his nurse would get in trouble.” I was struck with the power of this scene. The President of the United States is not too important, he's not too powerful to get on his hands and knees and clean up water that had been spilled on the floor. And he did so, to protect someone else from getting in trouble.That's humility.  It's a strength of character that actively looks to the needs of others-especially in actions that are never seen.Jesus said in Luke 14:11 “For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”James 4:6 says the same things: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”It's always challenging to talk about humility. How do you know if you are humble? In fact, if you think you finally exhibit humility, it's in that moment you have probably lost it.Does our culture put a high value on humility? You won't get a ribbon for being the most humble. You won't be listed in your high school yearbook as “most likely to be humble.” No, the opposite is true. We are taught by society at an early age: climb the ladder, get ahead, look out for number one, fake it until you make it, dress to impress, and good guys finish last.Potential symptoms of pride in our lives:- We are defensive- We have a critical and negative spirit- We are desperate for attention- We look for the short-comings of others- We are boastfulWhat is Humility?  Humility is an accurate estimation of our self-importance in relation to God and others.  Here's another definition I like… “Having a right view of yourself because you have a right view of God.”“Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.” (Romans 12:3)It takes humility to become a Christian. We first humble ourselves and admit that we are sinners and that we can't make it on your own.  We confess that you need Christ's sacrifice on the cross. Pride is the wall that will keep any sinner from a relationship with God and God loves sinners so He hates pride. Pride can lead us to exclude God from His rightful place in our hearts.Powerful truth: pride prevents growth. This is true in any area of our lives.If we have marriage problems and we won't talk to anyone about it, that's pride.If we have financial problems and we don't want to admit it, that's pride.If you are struggling at work and you won't work to improve the situation, that's pride.The sin of pride will prevent our spiritual growth. Growth takes humility.  We must say God here I am. God I need you in my life.The cure for pride is recognizing the greatness of God and submitting to His authority.Today's Challenge: Join me today in repenting of the sin of pride. Let's ask God to give us hearts that are humble before him. Let's put God at his rightful place as the Lord of our lives. And let's walk in humility before one another.

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Message Notes When Jesus gives this parable, He’s focusing on the soil. How the soil receives and responds to the seed. He doesn’t focus on the seeds because seeds so what they do, they grow. This parable isn’t trying to tell us, “Make the seed grow!” It’s asking us, “Will you let the seed grow in you? When we are the right soil, God’s Spirit grows in us and bears fruit in our lives that changes the lives of the people around us. The big question is…”Which soil am I?” The soil makes a difference: The footpath - We can be so set in our ways that we’re not going to change no matter what. - Challenge – find someone to mentor. The rocky soil – shallow roots - Challenge – Join a growth group. The thorny soil – the cares of the world crowd out the seed - Challenge - Pray, “God, help me see my everyday to-do list as something that can be an act of worship. The good soil – creates space for God to grow in our lives and to bear fruit - Challenge - You hear, you embrace, you apply, and you take the next step. Scripture Mark 4:1-20, Isaiah 6:1-10

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“When you learn to appreciate everything you have, you will realize that you have everything you need." How Trent went from a pro football athlete to a super influential self-worth coach (0:48) Why we all need rehab from something (10:20) How to practice gratitude as a habit (13:55) What to do if you don’t think you are enough (21:45) How to anchor yourself to your worth when you’re in a funk (26:07) What it means to protect your peace (29:56) What Trent has learned about generosity (34:09) What to keep in mind during a challenging time (45:11) Links mentioned in this episode: Jonathan Evans Tony Evans It All Starts with You Trent’s Challenge Join in on my current Gratitude Series program for free by registering at www.GratitudeSeries.com Follow Trent: Website Instagram Facebook

Working towards your goals and maintaining a positive outlook can sometimes seem impossible. When you're prone to anxiety or going through a down season you can feel like an achievement of any kind is an uphill battle. I've been through these seasons too, which is why I'm sharing my secrets for making progress on your goals…even during the rough patches of life. I'm talking about what's held me accountable over the years, what you can do when you're feeling unmotivated, and how to still follow through during your personal seasons of winter. Plus, I'll share about my favorite secret goal setting weapon, The Powersheets…and how they can help you achieve your dreams. IN THIS EPISODE, SAMI SHARES ABOUT: How to follow through on the goals you set How to stay motivated when you're in a dark season My secrets for holding myself accountable Why goal setting is so important to the overall success of your life How to achieve your goals when you're struggling with depression or anxiety Why I love the Powersheets for goal setting Why goal setting can work for anyone in any season Ambition + Attitude = Achievement Details about the new M.B.N. Challenge (Mind, Budget, Nest) RESOURCES MENTIONED: Claim your free spot at The Goal Setting 101 Workshop Shop for 2020 Powersheets Enroll in the new course, Control Your Crazy Podcast EP. 59 How To Finish The Year On A High Point: The Idea Behind The M.B.N. Challenge Join my private Facebook Community Follow me on Instagram Podcast Home Page Leave a Podcast Review I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU... Reviews are everything on iTunes! Would you take a minute and click here to leave a review? If you have a question or comment about this episode connect with me over on Facebook or Instagram.  HEY I'M SAMI WOMACK I'm the wife to my high school sweetheart, Daniel, + homeschooling momma to our 3 girls. I'm the Budgeting Coach + Motivational Speaker behind  A Sunny Side Up Life. My family used to be in $490k of debt + living paycheck-to-paycheck, but after we hit rock bottom everything changed for us! Now that my family has become debt free + gained financial freedom, I want to help your family do the same! My passion is inspiring women to live abundant lives through budgeting, intentional living, and positive thinking. I offer a jump start into budgeting with my free 8-day Declutter Your Budget Challenge + full budgeting experience with my course, Your Sunny Money Method.

Enmity: The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something. We should not feel enmity towards other people, in fact we should judge ourselves by how we treat people who are unkind to us. Turn the other cheek. Something that the Nazi's focused on was to outcast 'types' of people. Hitler mainly hated the Jews and incorporated that hate into society. Slowly he got the majority of the population to hate the Jews, amongst many others. He had no tolerance for people who weren't like him. When you listen to someones personal story, only then can you understand why that individual does, acts or speaks the way they do. We can't judge them for what we have heard about them through the grape vine. Do your own research, in fact to really get to know a person or a people, you have to live among them. See how many misconceptions there really are about them. Understand people how they are, not how you are. Challenge: Join the cause to try and connect people instead of separate them. Shouldn't we all be looking for a solution to help each other? What can we do to get people to come together instead of sit on what has already been said? A quote from Thomas Payne says: "The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren and to do good is my religion." Other resources: Stop Making Excuses and Start Reaching for Your Potential! Challenge the limiting beliefs that are holding you back Stop Segregating people with your Words, Actions and Attitudes.

Worried about all the holiday parties and dinners coming up? You don't have to be. With these mindset shifts and practical tools you can rest easier as you go into this busy and food filled time. Want to join us for our first monthly Challenge? Join the 4 Day Diet Mentality Challenge here -> www.thebodylovesociety.com/challenge Much Love, Jenna and Lauren

We are welcoming back the 5-Day Mussar Yoga Challenge, which officially kicks off today. This is in line with my podcast episode with Edie Raphael last year on Mussar and this season of renewal. Come along for five daily prompts in the Mussar Yoga Challenge at the Mother's Quest Facebook Group. Mussar is an ancient Jewish practice that invites us to contemplate, journal on, talk in community about... a character trait in our lives, for a specific period of time, in this case 5 days.  I'm fascinated that the "middah" we picked last year, "order" is also the issue I identified to work on without fully realizing it.  Have you heard of Mussar before or did you participate in the challenge last year? What do you think about it? Do you have your own rituals or practices for reflection and renewal this time of year? Listen and learn more in my podcast episode with Edie if you want to go deeper. PLUS Would love to support you in a one-on-one 90 minute Clarity Session if you want to go deeper. Special rate through Sept. 19th. You can book your session here https://mothersquest.as.me/FallClaritySessionSpecial Ep 28: Mussar Yoga for Reflection and Renewal with Edie Raphael Brotman Hello and welcome to the Mother’s Quest Podcast that I’m bringing to you at the start of the Jewish New Year. The holiday kicks off a ten day period, known as the Days of Awe, between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the day of Atonement.   This time of year, regardless of your religious faith, is a season of reflection and renewal, as our children get settled into a new school year and the leaves begin to change color. I wanted to take advantage of this time to turn inward and create an opportunity for change not only for myself but also for members of the Mother’s Quest Community. I decided to reach out to mindful mother, Edie Rafael Brotman, author of the book “Mussar Yoga,” to learn from her how she approaches self-improvement through blending the ancient Jewish practice of Mussar and the ancient Eastern practice of Yoga. Edie’s book was a trusted resource in a Mussar class I took a few years ago. I was enthralled by the process and know that the experience planted seeds for Mother’s Quest. So, when I reached out to Edie to see if she’d share her approach on the podcast and then lead a 5 day challenge in the Facebook Group and she said “yes,” I was thrilled.  Edie is a workplace consultant and coach for a business consulting firm called Rewire Inc that leverages emotional intelligence, mindfulness and communication. She has her PhD in Sociology and was an adjunct professor at UVA, Case Western Reserve University and Towson University. She’s also a highly trained yoga instructor, was named one of Baltimore’s favorite yoga teachers in Baltimore Magazine’s “Best of Baltimore” and co-founded Off the Grid Yoga and Camping Retreats. In this episode, Edie orients us to Mussar in which character traits, known in Hebrew as “middot,” are the centerpiece of the practice. Edie and I explore her E.P.I.C. life story, how she came to mindfulness and Mussar, and how reflecting on middot in her life has enriched her and her relationships. Edie also shares how her mother influenced her independence. And how her mother’s untimely death jump-started Edie’s journey to discover Mussar and connect it to Yoga as a bridge to connect Jewish spirituality and her love for physical activity. I appreciated so much about this conversation with Edie, especially the deep dive into the history of Mussar practice, and how she came to this connection between self-improvement, spirituality and the physical body.  I’m so excited to continue the exploration of all of these things, and hope you’ll decide to come along too as we challenge ourselves together during this season of reflection and renewal. In This Episode We Talk About: Why the fall is the perfect time to undertake a Mussar Yoga Challenge How I first learned about Edie and her Mussar Yoga Book The path of renewal Edie’s mother took in her career, how that impacted her, and how her mother’s passing brought her to Mussar The power of mindfulness and daily meditation to become more conscious and aware of emotions as they arise Mussar as a way of rewiring your brain so it is in alignment with universal precepts The origins of Mussar and the people who pioneered the teachings The traditional way to practice Mussar, utilizing self-reflection on one character trait at a time on a continuum, and how Edie blends it powerfully with Yoga The connection between body and spiritual growth Resources Mentioned: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur – Jewish new year holidays Mussar Yoga: Blending an Ancient Jewish Spiritual Practice with Yoga to Transform Body and Soul What is Mussar? Mussar Institute Rabbi Israel Salanter The Path of the Upright Ben Franklin Circles This Week’s Challenge: Join the Mother's Quest Facebook Group and do the 5-Day Mussar Yoga Challenge at www.mothersquest.com/community Announcements: ARE YOU…  Hopeful that the new school year will be a positive, powerful experience for your child?  Thinking about how best to set your children up for success?  Wondering what new practices you can build into your life and theirs to help make that possible?  Getting lost in all the paperwork and volunteer requests and want to ground yourself in what’s most important?  Ready to focus fully on YOU and YOUR life now that your kids will be in school? If you’re feeling a similar desire to press “pause” on the busyness as I did and reflect on your vision for this year, what’s working and what needs to shift, and what key guidepost would help you move forward more intentionally, I’d love to support you with a 90 minute clarity coaching session. You’ll leave with:   Clarity about what matters most to you in your future vision for this year  Reflection on what beliefs/ways of being you want to leave behind and what lessons you want to carry forward  Commitment toward one E.P.I.C. Guidepost and key action(s) that will help you and your children move forward intentionally ✨Fall Special Clarity Coaching Session ✨ A 90 minute session for the price of a 60 minute session Book By September 19th Say “yes” if this is calling to you. It’s an investment in yourself and your children.  $198 Just click the link below by Sept 19th to schedule a time at this special rate. https://mothersquest.as.me/FallClaritySessionSpecial Whether I have the opportunity to support you now or not, I wish you and yours a sweet and meaningful beginning to this new season.  Support the Podcast If you’d like to make a contribution to Mother’s Quest to support Season Three of the Podcast and/or help provide coaching scholarships for mothers, follow this link to make a contribution. If you would like to “dedicate” an upcoming episode to a special mother in your life, email me at julie@mothersquest.com   --- Mother's Quest is a podcast for moms who are ready to live a truly E.P.I.C. life. Join in for intimate conversations with a diverse group of inspiring mothers as they share how they are living an E.P.I.C. life, Engaging mindfully with their children (E), Passionately and Purposefully making a difference beyond their family (P), Investing in themselves (I), and Connecting to a strong support network (C). Join our community of mothers to light the way and sustain you on your quest at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mothersquest/

Hello and welcome to Episode #28 of the Mother’s Quest Podcast that I’m bringing to you at the start of the Jewish New Year. The holiday kicks off a ten day period, known as the Days of Awe, between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the day of Atonement.   This time of year, regardless of your religious faith, is a season of reflection and renewal, as our children get settled into a new school year and the leaves begin to change color. I wanted to take advantage of this time to turn inward and create an opportunity for change not only for myself but also for members of the Mother’s Quest Community. I decided to reach out to mindful mother, Edie Rafael Brotman, author of the book “Mussar Yoga,” to learn from her how she approaches self-improvement through blending the ancient Jewish practice of Mussar and the ancient Eastern practice of Yoga. Edie’s book was a trusted resource in a Mussar class I took a few years ago. I was enthralled by the process and know that the experience planted seeds for Mother’s Quest. So, when I reached out to Edie to see if she’d share her approach on the podcast and then lead a 5 day challenge in the Facebook Group and she said “yes,” I was thrilled.  Edie is a workplace consultant and coach for a business consulting firm called Rewire Inc that leverages emotional intelligence, mindfulness and communication. She has her PhD in Sociology and was an adjunct professor at UVA, Case Western Reserve University and Towson University. She’s also a highly trained yoga instructor, was named one of Baltimore’s favorite yoga teachers in Baltimore Magazine’s “Best of Baltimore” and co-founded Off the Grid Yoga and Camping Retreats. In this episode, Edie orients us to Mussar in which character traits, known in Hebrew as “middot,” are the centerpiece of the practice. Edie and I explore her E.P.I.C. life story, how she came to mindfulness and Mussar, and how reflecting on middot in her life has enriched her and her relationships. Edie also shares how her mother influenced her independence. And how her mother’s untimely death jump-started Edie’s journey to find Mussar as a bridge to connect Jewish spirituality and her love for physical activity. I appreciated so much about this conversation with Edie, especially the deep dive into the history of Mussar practice, and how she came to this connection between self-improvement, spirituality and the physical body.  I’m so excited to continue the exploration of all of these things, and hope you’ll decide to come along too as we challenge ourselves together during this season of reflection and renewal.  I’m Julie Neale and this is Mother’s Quest. This Week’s Challenge: Join us for Mussar Yoga for Moms: A Mother’s Quest 5 Day Challenge with Edie Raphael Brotman using ancient practices to live more E.P.I.C. lives at the Mother’s Quest Facebook Group. Listen to the episode and then make sure to join the Mother’s Quest Facebook group where we will poll the community to choose the “middah” or character trait that we’ll use in our 5 day Mussar Yoga practice starting Monday, September 25th. We’ll also have a live Q & A in the Facebook Group with Edie to check in on the Challenge on Wednesday, September 27th at 11 am PST. Topics discussed in this episode: Why the fall is the perfect time to undertake a Mussar Yoga Challenge How I first learned about Edie and her Mussar Yoga Book The path of renewal Edie’s mother took in her career, how that impacted her, and how her mother’s passing brought her to Mussar The power of mindfulness and daily meditation to become more conscious and aware of emotions as they arise Mussar as a way of rewiring your brain so it is in alignment with universal precepts The origins of Mussar and the people who pioneered the teachings The traditional way to practice Mussar, utilizing self-reflection on one character trait at a time on a continuum, and how Edie blends it powerfully with Yoga The connection between body and spiritual growth Resources mentioned in this episode: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur – Jewish new year holidays Mussar Yoga: Blending an Ancient Jewish Spiritual Practice with Yoga to Transform Body and Soul What is Mussar? Rabbi Israel Salanter The Path of the Upright Ben Franklin Circles Announcements Mother’s Quest Circle Pilot You’re a mindful mother. And being present for your children in these years when you’re raising them is your highest priority. You’re also committed to making a positive impact in the world, something that feels even more important with all the challenges we currently face. If the description above sounds like you, the Mother’s Quest Circle Pilot, launching this fall may be right for you.  This signature offering provides inspiration, coaching and community to spark your E.P.I.C. life with intimate in-person reflective sessions over 3-4 months. Click www.mothersquest.com/mothers-quest-circle to learn and apply. The group starts in October so don’t delay if you’re interested. Questions? Email me at julie@mothersquest.com Visit the Website If you haven’t yet visited the website, head over to www.mothersquest.com to explore some of the ways you can get more connected. At the site, you can sign up for our email list (to get show notes delivered to your inbox and our new “Mothers on a Quest” features), click the link to join the Facebook group and press record to leave a voice message for me. You can also download the FREE Live Your E.P.I.C. Life Planning and Reflection Sheets. Sign up! – Free 30 minute Discovery Session I’m rolling out my new coaching offerings and having great conversations with women who are ready to live a more E.P.I.C. life and interested in coaching. If you’ve had a spark moment setting you on a new path or are at a crossroads but feel unsure, guilty or overwhelmed, I’d love to talk with you about how working with me could help light the way, get you clear about what you want, shift your mindset from fear to faith, and get you moving into action. I’ve been there, I’m still on the journey myself, and I’d love to bring all I’ve learned from a decade of coaching, 13 years of motherhood and all the lessons from my podcast guests to support you. Send me an email at julie@mothersquest.com or sign up for a free discovery call by clicking this link if you’re interested in learning more. Women Podcasters in Solidarity After the events that took place in Charlottesville, I’m even more committed to a quest I’ve been on to understand the roots of racism and bigotry, how it still shows up today, and how I can become a better ally and advocate to fight against it. I’m raising awareness for myself, and inviting you to do the same, through this special podcast episode. I’m also pledging to donate to an organization supporting the Movement for Black Lives and to invite you to donate too leading up to Giving Tuesday in November. More on this to come soon. If you are a women podcaster yourself, I’d love for you to make a similar pledge to use the power of your platform for this cause. You can learn more and join the initiative by signing up at mothersquest.com/solidarity. Acknowledgements A big THANK YOU to our “patrons” for helping to bring these conversations to myself and other mothers through financial and/or in-kind support: Mara Berns Langer Mallory Schlabach of Marketing Magic for Entrepreneurs Katharine Earhart of Alesco Advisors Jessica Kupferman of She Podcasts Resistance Artist Jen Jenkins Dohner Genese Harris Tonya Rineer, founder of The Profit Party Liane Louie-Badua Cristin Downs of the Notable Woman Podcast Erin Kendall of Fit Mom Go Niko Osoteo of Bear Beat Productions Erik Newton of The Together Show Claire Fry Divya Silbermann Rachel Winter Caren and Debbie Lieberman Cameron Miranda Fran and David Lieberman Debbie and Alan Goore Jenise and Marianne of the Sustainable Living Podcast Support the Podcast If you’d like to make a contribution to Mother’s Quest to support Season Two of the Podcast and/or help provide coaching scholarships for mothers, follow this link to make a contribution http://mothersquest.com/be-a-supporter/ If you would like to “dedicate” an upcoming episode to a special mother in your life, email me at julie@mothersquest.com

I’m excited to bring you this Episode #23 of the Mother’s Quest Podcast. I’m just back from an amazing week at one of my most favorite places, UCLA’s Bruin Woods Family Camp in Lake Arrowhead, where I felt like I had an amazing reset…a chance to unplug and notice some patterns from a fresh perspective. It’s so perfect then, that I came back to put the finishing touches on this episode with author of the Miracle Morning for Parents and Families, Lindsay McCarthy. I’ve been wanting to have Lindsay on the podcast for a while now; I knew I had a lot to learn from her about how to change my relationship with mornings, but I didn’t realize our conversation would inspire a collaborative 30 day Mother’s Quest Miracle Morning Challenge that will start Monday, July 17th. Lindsay is a wife and homeschool mom of two kids. She is the co-author of The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families, has a facebook community of the same name, and is creator of GratefulParent.com where she blogs. Lindsay and I have a lot in common in that neither of us could have imagined we would step into owning and sharing our voice and our story with others until fairly recently, she through her book and me through the podcast. We go deep in this conversation about the epic journey that brought Lindsay from attending a conference where she met Miracle Morning author Hal Alred to essentially writing a manual for bringing the Miracle Morning practice to parents and families. We talk about our mutual love of frameworks and acronyms and how she and her husband adapted the Miracle Morning’s SAVERS to create their own acronym, CHARMS, which brings Creativity, Health, Affirmations, Reading, Meditation, and Service to her children every morning. I love how Lindsay brings intentionality and mindfulness to her parenting and how she’s living her own version of an E.P.I.C. life, one rooted in being an amazing mom and co-creating incredible learning experiences for her children. She helped me change my perception of what homeschooling can look like and realize that we are all like a homeschooling mom when we seek opportunities for our children to pursue their curiosity and passions. I’m also impressed by how committed Lindsay is to this Miracle Morning practice which has dramatically changed her family’s life and the lives of so many others through her book and group. I’m thrilled I finally got a chance to talk with Lindsay and that together we will create this collaborative challenge. I have a strong feeling that this Miracle Morning practice will make a huge difference for me and I know I need some support and accountability to make it happen. I can’t imagine a better guide than Lindsay and I hope you’ll choose to come along with us. This Week’s Challenge: Join us for the 30-Day Mother’s Quest Miracle Morning Challenge. Sign up to follow us with daily prompts and reflections in the Mother’s Quest Facebook Group. Topics discussed in this episode: Lindsay’s mother modeled creating opportunities for her children by setting up a field hockey team for her and other girls in their community. How attending Hal Elrod’s One Life Fully Lived conference in 2014 provided an opportunity for Lindsay to create what became like an operating manual for her family The importance of having a morning practice. How the C.H.A.R.M.S. (Creativity, Health, Affirmations, Reading, Meditation, Service) framework works in their family and how it can be adapted for other families. Tips on “Habit Stacking” and adding mindfulness and purpose to everyday activities. Working with a spiritual coach to support self discovery. Slowing down to have the space to create what you truly want. How Lindsay came to homeschooling her children, how she accesses other resources outside of her home as part of that, and how we are all homeschoolers in some way with our children Resources mentioned in this episode: The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families: How to Bring Out the Best in Your KIDS and Your SELF by Hal Elrod, Mike & Lindsay McCarthy The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) by Hal Elrod One Life Fully Lived Conference Gobundance, the company and mastermind of Mike, Lindsay’s husband Spirit Coach Training with Jenai Lane, Lindsay’s spiritual coach Make Me App Grateful Parent, Lindsay’s blog The Miracle Morning for PARENTS & FAMILIES Facebook Community The Miracle Morning Community 30-Day Mother’s Quest Miracle Morning Challenge at the Facebook Group Announcements If you haven’t yet visited the website, head over to www.mothersquest.com to explore some of the ways you can get more connected. At the site, you can sign up for our email list (to get show notes delivered to your inbox and our new “Mothers on a Quest” features), click the link to join the Facebook group and press record to leave a voice message for me. You can also download the FREE Live Your E.P.I.C. Life Planning and Reflection Sheets. Sign up! – Free 30 minute Discovery Session I’m rolling out my new coaching offerings and I’ve been having great conversations with women who are ready to live a more E.P.I.C. life and interested in coaching. If you’ve had a spark moment setting you on a new path or are at a crossroads but feel unsure, guilty or overwhelmed, I’d love to talk with you about how working with me could help light the way, get you clear about what you want, shift your mindset from fear to faith, and get you moving into action. I’ve been there, I’m still on the journey myself, and I’d love to bring all I’ve learned from a decade of coaching, 13 years of motherhood and all the lessons from my podcast guests to support you. Send me an email at julie@mothersquest.com or sign up for a free discovery call at mothersquest.com if you’re interested in learning more. Acknowledgements A big THANK YOU to our “patrons” for helping to bring these conversations to myself and other mothers through financial and/or in-kind support: Tonya Rineer, founder of The Profit Party, who provided this week’s dedication Liane Louie-Badua Cristin Downs of the Notable Woman Podcast Erin Kendall of Fit Mom Go Niko Osoteo of Bear Beat Productions Erik Newton of The Together Show Claire Fry Divya Silbermann Rachel Winter Caren and Debbie Lieberman Cameron Miranda Fran and David Lieberman Debbie and Alan Goore Jenise and Marianne of the Sustainable Living Podcast Support the Podcast If you’d like to make a contribution to Mother’s Quest to support Season Two of the Podcast and/or help provide coaching scholarships for mothers, follow this link to make a contribution http://mothersquest.com/be-a-supporter/ If you would like to “dedicate” an upcoming episode to a special mother in your life, email me at julie@mothersquest.com Mother’s Quest is a podcast for moms who are ready to live a truly E.P.I.C. life. Join in for intimate conversations with a diverse group of inspiring mothers as they share how they are living an E.P.I.C. life, Engaging mindfully with their children (E), Passionately and Purposefully making a difference beyond their family (P), Investing in themselves (I), and Connecting to a strong support network (C). Join our community of mothers to light the way and sustain you on your quest at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mothersquest/

Thanks to Nicole for the lovely donation to keep the lights on. We are starting a new weight loss challenge, join today at www.logicalloss.com/challenge17 FROM THE EMAIL BAG You mentioned how “instant oatmeal” is not the same as it was ten years ago. I like oatmeal, and eat it most weekdays. I make it in a small “Crock Pot” that is intended for things like dip, fondue, etc. I think it’s called the “Little Dipper” ($14.95)– capacity of 16 oz. I use McCann’s Steel Cut Oats, put in a 1/4 cup, and then add 10 oz of water. Plug it in when I go to bed, and in the morning it is perfectly done. Stir, add a little milk, or whatever you prefer as “milk” and you are ready! I also drink OJ in the morning, but I “cut it” 50/50 with non-sodium seltzer. BTW, the McCann’s comes in a can and retails for about 5.99 for 20 servings, so it’s economical too. -Carol I've been enjoying the podcast for quite some time now. Thanks for keeping at it!  And congratulations on your 30lb loss last year. That's awesome! Question for you - I know that you have mentioned some weight loss challenge apps in the past. Some co-workers want to do a weight loss challenge but they want to raise money for a charity that we support. Do you have any recommendations on an app that they could use to do that? I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks! Longtime fan, Nikki in SoCal Weight Loss Challenges - Websites and Resources I haven't talked about this in a while, and I went and look at and some of the resources of the past have gone away (well, that's the internet, and it's also hard to stay in business when you charge 0.00) Here are a couple that seem up to date My Weight Loss Challenge Spreadsheet. If you just need a spreadsheet where all the math is done for you, here it is. Diet Bet Dietbet.com is one of the top sites. It allows you to have teams, and they have kickstarters (4% weight loss), Challenges (for most % of body weight), and they have bets for those who want to maintain. Check it out at dietbet.com Heathwage Healthwage has got a lot of press coverage that just pays you to lose weight. You put in how much you want to lose, how long you want to lost it, and it calculates a prize. For me I told it I wanted to lose 15 pounds of 6 months. It said I would need to lose 20 and I would earn $133 (I would have put in 120 which is 11% return). I am at a weight that I don't think I could get that low. (I lost 30 lbs last year). Meltodwn Challenge I really liked this one, and started  challenge. IT STARTS TODAY so get in on this now! This has an app, and you can easily setup a group, or if you want have it go to charity, or have some of it go to the person running it (which we did in my case to pay for it). Stickk Stickk.com is an interesting twist meant for ANY resolution. You pick a referee to keep you accountable. You can earn money, or motivate yourself by having your money go to something you hate. Check it out at stickk.com Thintopia and Fatbet Both of these sites are still around. They help people login and track their weight and you see the progress. With Dietbet, Healthwage, and Stickk, there is some sort of anti-cheat involved (videos, pictures, etc) These two sites (both free) operate on the honor system. Fatbet is at fatbet.net and Thintopia is Thintopia.com Join the Challenge Today