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Living a Nutritious Life PodcastIn this episode of Living a Nutritious Life, we are thrilled to welcome Michelle Shapiro, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and functional nutrition expert.About Our Guest: Michelle Shapiro is an Integrative/ Functional Registered Dietitian in NYC who has helped over 3000+ clients reverse their anxiety, heal long standing gut and immune issues (MCAS, POTS, Long Covid and hypermobility), and approach their weight in a loving way. Full bio here.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- Why rapid weight loss isn't always healthy—and how it can lead to unexpected complications- What “highly sensitive bodies” are and why traditional and even functional medicine protocols may not work for everyone.- The role of histamines and mast cell activation in unexplained health symptoms- Practical strategies to identify, manage, and heal from histamine intolerance, anxiety.Episode Highlights:- Michelle's personal journey: From major weight loss and a health crash in college, to her experience with long Covid and mold illness, shaping her functional approach.- The unexpected dangers of aggressive detox and functional medicine protocols for highly sensitive individuals—and what to do instead.- Demystifying histamines: How they impact everything from migraines to insomnia, and why managing nervous system health is so vital.- Real-life case studies and practical advice for listeners who suspect long Covid, histamine intolerance, or mast cell activation syndrome.About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast: Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.Based on Keri's whole-person approach to healthy living, each impactful episode extends far beyond the simplistic “get more sleep” and “eat your greens” advice. She connects the dots like no one else – like how morning yoga can make it easier to choose a healthy lunch, leading to better sleep at night.Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn't work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you've been looking for.If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.Get in on the action—enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc.Get in touch with Michelle:Highly Sensitive Body Hub: michelleshapirord.com/hsb-hubHistamine Essentials Webinar: michelleshapirord.com/histamine-essentialsApplication to work with us 1 on 1: https://airtable.com/appzFCkAqbbL4J2Qu/shrqUWFufgd9cJmQSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleshapirord/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quiet-the-diet/id1663088026Connect with Keri on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLife Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritiousLife_ Website: https://nutritiouslife.com/ Become a Nutrition Coach: https://nutritiouslife.com/bnc/Copyright © 2023-2025 Nutritious Life.#LivingaNutritiousLife #NutritiousLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Liz Career Coaching Podcast, certified coach and author Michelle Schafer joins me to discuss how to navigate career transitions and build authentic professional relationships. Michelle shares lessons from her own job losses, offers practical networking strategies, and introduces her new job search mini course. This episode is for anyone feeling stuck in their job search or intimidated by networking.

Bio:Michelle Robinson is Sahtu Dene with a weekly podcast, Native Calgarian, founded in 2018, and a monthly public Indigenous book club established in 2016. She is a mother, public speaker, and advocate for Indigenous Peoples and Truth and Reconciliation, working with governments and community groups.Links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nativecalgarianTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@native_calgarian?_t=8YpwkB838QI&_r=1Mastodon: https://ohai.social/@nativeCalgarianThreads: https://www.threads.net/@nativecalgarianpodcastQuotes:"The moment you think you understand something is the moment you meet a new person that explains it in a different way that makes you reconsider how you look at it."Episode Highlights:Michelle opens with a land acknowledgment and reflects on her dual heritage—her father's Mayflower lineage and her mother's Indigenous roots. She shares personal challenges with systemic racism and neurodiversity while advocating for truth and reconciliation. Through her podcast and community work, she encourages others to embrace diverse perspectives and honor lost Indigenous voices.Childhood Experiences:Michelle identifies as Sahtu Dene with Canadian status as Yellowknife's Dene First Nation. Her heritage blends her mother's Indigenous roots and her father's settler lineage. Her maternal grandmother endured residential school, while her parents' marriage brought together diverse cultural influences.Raised by her father's white family, Michelle faced anti-Indigenous bias but found support from an uncle who stood up for Indigenous people. She now fosters pride in her heritage and teaches her daughter about their culture through positive experiences, such as beading and learning from elders.Influential Groups:Michelle overcame a challenging upbringing in a racist environment and now focuses on anti-racism and reclaiming her Indigenous identity. She supports the TRC report, the MMIWG2S (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit and Gender Diverse) inquiry, and the National Indigenous Economic Strategy, advocating for systemic solutions. She emphasizes honoring Indigenous families, improving birthing experiences, and remembering lives lost to colonial policies.Personality and Temperaments:Recently diagnosed with ADHD, Michelle reflects on her outspoken nature and commitment to justice. She values humility and listening to diverse perspectives as part of her healing journey. She highlights treaty obligations and equity as foundations for building partnerships between Indigenous and settler communities.Cultural Epiphanies:Michelle recounts her traumatic birthing experience, shaped by systemic racism and harmful stereotypes tied to her Indian Act status card. This experience underscores the inequities Indigenous women face in healthcare, reflecting broader systemic issues.What Brings Out the Best in Michelle?Michelle finds purpose in honoring future generations and her ancestors, including her grandmother and her mother. She is grateful for the privilege of advocacy and aims to leave a positive legacy for her daughter and her community.Soapbox Moment:Michelle encourages engaging with diverse voices through books, podcasts, and documentaries to broaden perspectives. She highlights the richness of marginalized communities beyond trauma, pointing to their contributions to music, science, and fiction. Support the show

Imagine you're sitting in a diner studying for an important college exam. A bohemian looking stranger comes into the diner and sits down near you only to engage in a conversation you don't really want. Somehow, you find yourself being drawn into his words. There's something odd, yet strangely attractive about the man's presence. He offers you a reward in the form of a rare gift in return for buying him breakfast. What would you do? Most people would likely walk away. Nevertheless, the woman can't seem to help herself. Would you do as she did and drive off to some unknown forest with a stranger who offers you the promise of seeing something incredible?What We'll Discuss:• The Setup: A young college student, preoccupied with the stress of an upcoming exam, finds herself in an unassuming diner late at night. Enter the stranger—a bohemian man with a peculiar charm and an offer that feels impossible to resist.• The Stranger's Offer: Breakfast in exchange for a mysterious reward. Sounds harmless enough, but there's something unnervingly captivating about his presence and his words.• The Decision: Against all logic, she agrees to follow the stranger into the unknown, venturing into a secluded forest. What she finds there defies her wildest expectations—and raises more questions than it answers.• The Theories: Paul and Michelle dive into the possible explanations for this surreal encounter. Could he have been:• A time traveler?• A mystical being?• A manipulative con artist?• Or something beyond human understanding?Listener Engagement:• Would you have gone with the stranger? Is this a cautionary tale or a testament to human curiosity? Share your thoughts with us on social media!• Have you had a similarly inexplicable encounter? Email your story to sendittospookycoop@gmail.com —we'd love to feature it in a future episode.Episode Highlights:• Michelle draws parallels to urban legends and folklore involving strangers who grant gifts?• Paul explores the psychology of charm, persuasion, and the allure of the unknown.• Together, they debate whether the woman was foolish, brave, or simply a victim of forces beyond her control.Why You'll Love This Episode:This story taps into a deep human fear: the uneasy balance between temptation and danger. It's a tale of mystery, suspense, and the thin line between caution and curiosity—all served with Paul and Michelle's signature humor and insight.Don't Forget:• Subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!• Follow us on BlueSky and Threads for updates, discussions, and behind-the-scenes content.• Support Spooky Coop by sharing the show with your friends who love all things eerie and mysterious.Buckle up—it's a wild ride from the diner to the deep, dark woods! #paranormal #forestspirit #spirit #littlepeople #fairies #treepeople #fae Episode Credits:Written, edited and produced by Paul & MichelleArtwork created by MIchelle & PaulMusic written and produced by I.C.D.LINKS: Listen to us here: SpookyCoop , find us @ spookycoop.com and follow us on FaceBook

In this powerful episode of Confident Sober Women, I sit down with Michelle Risser, LISW-S, a therapist, coach, and consultant with 24 years of sobriety. Michelle shares her journey from early recovery to becoming a certified EMDR therapist, while navigating life's challenges including trauma, a car accident, and breast cancer. Learn practical strategies for emotional regulation, nervous system healing, and building a thriving life in long-term recovery.Episode Highlights:Michelle's journey to sobriety at age 26 and breaking the family cycle of addictionTransforming trauma into purpose: Becoming an EMDR therapist after a life-changing car accidentPractical tools for managing emotions and regulating the nervous system in recoveryThe power of routine and self-trust in maintaining long-term sobrietyInnovative approaches to changing negative thought patterns, including "ridiculously over-the-top self-talk"Navigating life's challenges while maintaining professional responsibilities and sobrietyThe importance of body awareness and somatic healing in recoveryKey Takeaways:Recovery is a layered approach combining different healing modalitiesThe importance of addressing trauma for sustainable recoveryPractical strategies for managing emotions without substancesHow to build self-trust through consistent daily routinesThe role of humor and perspective in emotional regulationResources Mentioned:EMDR TherapyMeditation practices for recoverySomatic healing techniquesNervous system regulation strategiesGuest Bio:Michelle Risser, LCSW-S, is a therapist, coach, and consultant with 24 years of sobriety. She specializes in helping professionals increase their impact while decreasing burnout. As a certified EMDR therapist and consultant, she brings both personal and professional expertise to trauma healing and recovery work.Connect with Michelle:Website: www.mrisser.comInstagram: @michelle_risserRecovery Tools Discussed:Body scan techniquesBreathwork practicesMeditationIce pack for nervous system regulationPositive self-talk strategiesWorst-case scenario exercisesLaughter as a healing toolSupport the showSupport the showOh, and by the way, if you didn't know, my program Sober Freedom Transformation is now open! It is for women who have been sober for a year to many and are ready to discover who they want to be in long term sobreity, develop confidence and improve their relationships.If you aren't part of the Confident Sober Women Facebook group, it's a great place to be. There are over a thousand other sober women there building lives they don't want to escape from. Come on over and join us.And if you haven't read my memoir, grab a copy today and maybe a second one for a friend. There is so much hope in recovery, and I shared my story so raw and vulnerably so that others would know they aren't alone and that there is a way to live well, manage relationships, parent your kids, and have a healthy body, all while staying sober. Grab a copy of Recovering in Recovery: The Life-Changing Joy of Sobriety wherever books are sold.

In this special Halloween episode of Mind Power Meets Mystic, co-hosts Cinthia Varkevisser and Michelle Walters dive into ghost stories inspired by travel experiences, tales of haunted places, and encounters with energies from the past. With Halloween approaching, they focus on the mysterious, exploring unseen realms and sharing memorable and personal experiences with the supernatural.Episode Highlights:Michelle's Ghostly Experience in Puerto Rico:Michelle recalls an eerie visit to a historical dungeon in Puerto Rico, where she felt an overwhelming sense of sadness and lingering energy from the past. Reflecting on the weight of history and the energy left behind by those who had suffered there, she discusses the importance of respecting the invisible energies that can linger in historically charged places.Aaron's Ghostly Companion:Cinthia shares the fascinating story of Aaron, a friend who picked up an unexpected guest during a visit to a castle dungeon in the UK. After returning home, Aaron felt different and sought Cinthia's insight. She found an entity—similar to Ghostbusters' Slimer—that had “hitched a ride” with Aaron back from the castle. Hear how Aaron resolved this ghostly attachment and returned to feeling like himself.Clearing Neglected Cemetery Boundaries:One of Cinthia's clients felt compelled to clear a neglected part of a Southern California cemetery. Cinthia and her client joined forces to perform a compassionate clearing for souls who may have been buried outside the official cemetery boundary, either forgotten over time or unable to afford a traditional burial plot. Listen in as Cinthia recounts this profound and powerful ritual, where spirits lined up as if at a train station, guided toward release and healing.Healing Through Spirit Connection:The episode ends with Cinthia's moving experience of witnessing her client help a spirit child cross over. This tender moment becomes a moment of healing, as her client's own sense of motherhood and compassion deepens through the connection.Takeaways from This Episode:Energy and spirits can linger in places with strong histories, and respecting those energies can deepen one's experience when visiting these sites.Personal boundaries are key in places where energetic attachments are possible, especially in places historically associated with suffering or paranormal activity.Rituals and compassionate clearings can be healing experiences for both spirits and those performing the ritual.The healing potential of spirit work can be profound, sometimes helping people resolve their own personal struggles through interactions with the other side.Tune In:Enjoy this fascinating dive into the paranormal, with insights on honoring unseen energies and finding personal healing through spirit work. Listen to Mind Power Meets Mystic each week as Cinthia and Michelle expand your mind to new possibilities and encourage you to explore your intuitive powers.Please Share:If you enjoyed this episode or know someone who might appreciate a blend of mysticism and practical insight, share Mind Power Meets Mystic with friends and family!Connect with Us:Cinthia Varkevisser: Website | Social MediaMichelle Walters: Website | Social...

In this powerful and inspiring episode, Michelle Daron opens up about her tumultuous journey from the heartbreak of her parents' divorce at age 14 to finding the courage to forgive her estranged father at 27. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of forgiveness and faith, and how embracing God's love can lead to profound healing and inner peace.

Enjoy this episode? Please share it with at least ONE friend who you think needs to hear it!  Ever wondered how deep trauma can be transformed into powerful healing? Join us in this riveting episode with Michelle McKay, a medicine woman and spirit doula, as she shares her incredible journey from addiction to becoming a healer. Prepare to be inspired by her story of resilience and transformation.   Episode Highlights:  Michelle's Journey: Discover the deep traumas Michelle faced and the pivotal moments that helped her rise from her lowest points.  Transition to Medicine Woman: Learn how Michelle transitioned into a medicine woman, embracing her role as a healer and guide.  Kambo: The Warrior's Medicine: Understand what Kambo is, how it is used, and why it's known as the warrior's medicine.  The Chief's Revelation: Hear the story of a chief whose illness led him to discover the healing power of Kambo through spiritual guidance.  Processing Trauma with Sacred Medicines: Explore how sacred medicines can help process trauma when used with the right intention.  Impact of Corporatization: Discuss how corporatization has stripped away individuality in healing practices.  Sacred Medicines' Effects and Energies: Delve into the different effects and spirit energies present in sacred medicines.   About Michelle McKay:  Michelle McKay is a medicine woman and spirit doula. She empowers men and women to embrace their divinity through radical responsibility, acceptance, and self-love. With a strong emphasis on integration and embodiment, she curates transformative spaces for souls to manifest their highest potential, transcend limitations, and connect with their deepest truth. She stewards sacred medicines with reverence and respect, honoring traditional training and lineage. Michelle's passion lies in serving the sacred feminine, helping women connect with their hearts, wombs, and inner power. With 20 years of trauma-informed healing experience, she holds space for accountability and truth, guiding others on their journey of healing and self-discovery. For more information on Michelle McKay and her work, visit Priestess of the Wild.  Follow her on Instagram @priestessofthewild.   The Way Forward podcast is sponsored by: NEW BIOLOGY CLINIC: Experience individually tailored terrain-based health services with virtual consults, practitioner livestreams, movement classes, and more. The New Biology Clinic's motivation is to make you healthy and keep you that way. Visit https://NewBiologyClinic.com and enter code TheWayForward for $50 off your activation fee. Members of The Way Forward get the full activation fee waived. Become a member of The Way Forward here: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/ ————————— ORGANIFI: Experience the delicious taste of Organifi's products infused with 250mg of shilajit. Explore their full collection and enjoy 20% off your entire order by going to organifi.com/twf. ————————— Visit our online marketplace for discounts on a variety of the best holistic health brands and products: https://thewayfwrd.com/store/   For all of our links, and to watch or listen to The Way Forward on other platforms, visit: https://www.flowcode.com/page/thewayforward   Join The Way Forward to connect with like minded men and women near you, businesses near you, and more! The best part? You pay whatever you want!: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/   Are you a natural health practitioner? Join our private, natural-health practitioner database here: https://thewayfwrd.com/directory-form/   ————————— *This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without expressed written permission from The Way Forward, LLC. The purpose of this presentation is to convey information. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition; nor is it to be considered medical or legal advice, opinion or recommendation. This information is presented in the spirit of service for all.*   0:00 - Addict to Medicine Woman: Transmuting Victim Consciousness 2:32 - Introduction  5:34 - What Made You Who You Are Now? 11:34 - What Facilitated the Rise Out? 18:18 - Becoming a Medicine Woman Today 26:45 - What is Kambo and Journey To It  32:24 - How Kambo Was Discovered 41:01 - Unprocessed Childhood Trauma and Sacred Medicine 45:10 - What Does Integration Look Like? 1:00:03 - Blame and Victimization in Women  1:10:53 - Losing The Village  1:25:38 - Bufo and Other Medicines That Have Been Experienced on Her Journey  1:39:38 - Closing Thoughts 

Welcome back to the Wild Health Podcast! Steve Weatherholt is joined by premium health coach Michelle Miller to discuss "playing the long game" in health and fitness. Michelle shares her journey from a traditional medical background to becoming a health coach at Wild Health, highlighting the transformative role of CrossFit and her passion for holistic health. Steve and Michelle explore the importance of consistency, flexibility, and practicality in maintaining long-term health. They offer practical tips for staying on track, using the 80/20 rule, and balancing discipline with adaptability. Tune in for actionable advice and inspiring stories from two passionate health coaches! Episode Highlights: Michelle's journey to Wild Health CrossFit's impact on Michelle's health Key elements of a sustainable health routine Importance of consistency in health habits Practical tips for long-term health and fitness

In this enlightening and empowering episode, we're joined by the inspirational Michelle Saudan, a beacon of light in the world of healing arts and the founder of Amanzi Wellbeing. Michelle's dedication to transforming lives through trauma-informed approaches, coupled with her mastery in sound healing, breathwork, movement, bodywork, and meditation, brings us a conversation that's both healing and revolutionary. Episode Highlights: Michelle opens her heart about her personal and professional voyage into the realms of healing arts. With her story, she illuminates the path for those of us seeking a deeper understanding of our holistic health. The spotlight of our discussion shines brightly on the topic of stored trauma—how it's often the unseen force disrupting women's health, especially during the pivotal stage of midlife. From hormonal imbalances to a spectrum of other health concerns, Michelle sheds light on the shadows cast by unaddressed trauma. Have you heard of trauma-informed approaches but find yourself mystified by what they entail? Michelle demystifies this term, explaining how such strategies foster a safe environment for healing and liberation from the chains of past hurts. Seeking practical wisdom? This episode is laden with tangible tips and strategies. Discover how integrating sound healing, purposeful breathwork, mindful movement, and meditation into your daily life can act as pillars supporting your health and healing voyage. We wrap up our conversation with a surge of hope and a call to empowerment. Michelle reminds us that it's within our power to nurture our health, rewrite our stories, and step into a life marked by balance and vitality. About Michelle Saudan: Michelle Saudan embodies the essence of holistic healing. Through her groundbreaking work with Amanzi Wellbeing, she has dedicated over a decade to enriching the lives of individuals, especially women navigating the complexities of midlife. Her approach is one that intertwines the physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions, offering a roadmap to those eager to heal from trauma and lead a life filled with joy and well-being. Michelle's commitment goes beyond individual healing—she is passionate about fostering community healing, notably through her trauma-informed wellness retreats that spotlight Africa's unique wellness treasures. In Conclusion: Dive deep with us into this life-affirming episode as Michelle Saudan helps us uncover the profound impact of stored trauma on our health and guides us through the pathways of healing. Remember, the power to transform our health narratives is within our grasp, and with the right tools and wisdom, we can emerge stronger, healthier, and more vibrant. Ready to start your healing journey? Join us on The Hormone Prescription Podcast and take the first step towards not just surviving, but thriving. Because your health isn't just about hormones—it's about heart, healing, and harnessing your power.   Dr. Kyrin Dunston (00:00): G Mate is quoted as saying trauma is not what happens to you, but what happens inside you. Trauma affects all of us, and it affects our health. If it stays untended, we'll never achieve the brilliant health that's possible for us at midlife and beyond. Stay tuned as Michelle Sudan shares with you, how to use Compassionate Inquiry and other modalities to help ease the trauma that's hurting your health. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (00:27): So the big question is, how do women over 40 like us, keep weight off, have great energy, balance our hormones and our moods, feel sexy and confident, and master midlife? If you're like most of us, you are not getting the answers you need and remain confused and pretty hopeless to ever feel like yourself Again. As an OB GYN, I had to discover for myself the truth about what creates a rock solid metabolism, lasting weight loss, and supercharged energy after 40, in order to lose a hundred pounds and fix my fatigue, now I'm on a mission. This podcast is designed to share the natural tools you need for impactful results and to give you clarity on the answers to your midlife metabolism challenges. Join me for tangible, natural strategies to crush the hormone imbalances you are facing and help you get unstuck from the sidelines of life. My name is Dr. Kyrin Dunton. Welcome to the Hormone Prescription Podcast. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (01:20): Hi everybody, and welcome back to another episode of The Hormone Prescription with Dr. Kyrin. Thanks so much for joining me today as we talk with Michelle Sudan, a beautiful woman I met in Dubai who's going to talk to us about healing the trauma that binds you, that's hurting your health. Whether you know it or not, the majority of us pro, probably pretty much all of us have little T traumas throughout our life. I know we've talked on the podcast and during the Stop the Menopause Madness summits some about this, but we haven't really tackled it in a big way. How do you start to address this in a tolerable way that's compassionate and really helps you to understand how these little overwhelming situations in your childhood and life have affected your health and are affecting your health to this day. So we're gonna talk with Michelle about that. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (02:18): I met her when I was in Dubai. She's from Zimbabwe. She talks a little bit about her story, which is beautiful, as with many of the healers I met in Dubai. She has a multifaceted skill set and is just a gifted human being. And really I think it's her presence that's more healing than anything. You'll see what I mean when you hear her talk. I think she has a healing frequency that just heals people who are in conversation with her or listening to her. That's been my experience with her and I just had to have her on the show. I had some beautiful experiences with her when I was in Dubai. Looking forward to having more. I think you will love this conversation as we really talk about healing the trauma that's binding you that you might not even be aware of, maybe you are, and how to go about doing that. So I'll tell you a little bit about her and then we'll get started. Michelle Sudan is the founder of AM Manzi Wellbeing and a practitioner of healing arts. She's deeply committed to the transformative powers of trauma-informed approaches, found healing, breath movement, body work, and meditation. She's devoted to supporting and holding space for the healing and wellbeing of our global community via trauma-informed wellness retreats with a focus on expanding awareness of Africa's unique wellness assets. Please help me welcome Michelle Sudan to the show. Michelle Saudan (03:45): Thank you, Karen. I'm so happy to be here. It's an honor. Love you energy, and just happy to share. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (03:52): Mutual. I'm so glad that our past crossed when I was in Dubai and really your energy just spoke to me. You have such a calming presence. There's so much talk about trauma and trauma informed therapy. I think the world is really waking up to how we've collectively been traumatized and how it's affecting our health. I know that's been a part of my journey these past 10 years, and you just had a presence and a way of speaking about these issues that was extremely non-threatening and inclusive and compassionate. And I saw people opening up in response to what you shared in a way I hadn't seen before, and I very much appreciated that. I know I participated in inner child healing meditation that you offered at Eva experience in Dubai that was just beautiful and so many other interactions. I so enjoyed hearing you talk about your grandmother and how she would speak to you and speak to just the culture that you come from, the continent that you come from. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (05:15): It's steeped in you in such a beautiful way. And so I was very excited to share you with my community because I think here in the US we women have been traumatized in ways that we don't even realize. And that was a big thing that happened for me in my year and a half travel outside the US was just seeing that, okay, yes, people have trauma pretty much everywhere, but it's very different in the ways in which, and the support systems and cultural differences in other areas that allow people to have a resiliency that I don't necessarily see here in the us. I mean, first off, the fact that it's talked about openly and collectively and discussed is so foreign to my US experience, particularly in the medical field where this really hasn't so much made it into the mainstream. It is starting to show that people are kind of left with not identifying, oh, this is talking to me, not aware particularly as a woman at midlife struggling with hormonal and other health issues. Oh, this is a part of my hormonal healing. Oh, what tools could I use? So you're left with a lot of women googling on doctor go, trying to find answers, maybe finding some answers, but really not a holistic, nurturing, supportive collective approach. So I'm wondering if you can start by talking a little bit about what brought you to trauma work and trauma healing. Hmm. Michelle Saudan (07:10): It's a lovely question. Thank you. Well, Kirin, I started my career as a bodyworker 14, now 14 years ago. And it came up to a point where a lot of my repeat clients would book sessions just to talk. I remember the first client, like it was yesterday, who booked a 90 minutes deep tissue massage. And he sat down and I said, well, you know, it is not first time he knows the protocol, you know, put the bath lay down. But he just sat and he said, no, Michelle, from today onwards, we'll do 15 minutes massage. 75 minutes we are going to talk. It started, and I was so confused because at that time, you know, 22 years old, I, I didn't know that there were such modalities like coaching and counseling and therapy. It doesn't exist in my part of the world in Zimbabwe where I came from. Michelle Saudan (08:09): So I started researching and, you know, came upon all these beautiful modalities and discovered that this was something I could, you know, serve my clients with. And then, then it was the topics that they brought as well, you know, topics such as suicide or harmful habits or, you know, depression, anxiety, which I did not know of, but they just opened up. And so I took it as my responsibility and also curiosity to find out more about these deeply rooted concerns that they were speaking to, and so that I could meet them at least halfway. And then that's how it started and it's been a roll on effect. And I remember watching a documentary called The Wisdom of Trauma by who is now one of my teachers, Dr. Gbo Mate, and his approached Compassionate Inquiry. And when I watched that, I just resonated with his teachings and everything that he spoke to in the world of trauma. And I decided to dive deep into somatic somatic healing when it comes to trauma informed practices and just an overall overarching theme when it comes to looking at trauma. And that's, yeah, that, that's the way it's taken me today. The nutshell. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (09:31): I love that because for so many reasons, the first, well one relates to this quote that you shared with me before we started recording, that I love by a h Almaas, only when compassion is present will people allow themselves to see the truth. I think that's something that I feel from you is from truth, but also peace, truth, inside peace. But the truth to me is peace. And that this man, bless him, , he saw the truth of who you were and he didn't believe, oh, she's just a massage therapist. And he saw that truth in the compassion that you offered him, that came through your hands because you weren't counseling him. And he called that out in you. So he loved and respected himself enough to say, oh no, I see who this woman is. And he also saw what he needed. And then to basically stand for that truth, this is what I need. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (10:34): And so it, it's so beautiful. I do believe that we each have a unique purpose on this planet and a reason for being here. And that part of our health problems are the fact that we haven't recognized or allowed ourselves to know that truth. And particularly in America, we've tried to decide with our minds, oh, what's a good career? How can I make a good living and, and have quote unquote security with a good pension plan and 401k and a home and a car, and all this with our minds. And we haven't listened to our souls to allow us to be called forth from us what our true purpose and calling is. And so I love that story because it says to me, you were attuned and you were listening to what is the universe telling me that I'm here for what I'm good at? And he called that out in you. I just think it's so beautiful. Does that make sense? Michelle Saudan (11:40): It does. It's, it's similar to, you know, when you, when you reflect on the quote, what's so beautiful about it, Karen, is that if, if I came to you and I was pouring my soul and bearing everything that I needed help with, I'm gonna seize to see everything and see things as they are and be willing to accept them and see the truth. And not just the story, but the underlying truth of what's really happening to me. For me, if there is judgment, if I'm being seen to be that which is not right in my life, if I'm being seen through a lens of compassion, then I'm gonna be willing to see all the parts of me, the good and the bad. You know, the comfortable and the uncomfortable. So that truth, seeing the truth of what really is present, seeing the truth of the pain that's underneath, you know, whatever addiction, you know, if there's, because underneath the anger that I hold within my body, within my soma, I'm gonna be willing to see it all and listen to it being mirrored back to me when there's compassion present and I'm willing and I'm ready to open that Pandora's box. Michelle Saudan (12:53): 'Cause when we open that box of healing, so much comes out that sometimes even shocks us. But if there's a compassionate witness or there's that sense of compassion within, then I'm, I'm not gonna be afraid. I'm just gonna be willing to open up that box load, I know what's inside, but I'm gonna be okay with it. 'cause The person in front of me is just mirroring that it's okay. And I think that really embodies what that quote stands for. And thank you for, for reflecting it back. I think it's so important. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (13:27): Yes. And something that has been really a part of my journey was initially I said, well, I want to work with women and help them with their health. So what's the biggest toolbox, most powerful toolbox I can get to access to help women? And so I said, oh, I'll get my medical doctorate. So I went to medical school and then I practiced that for many years. And then I saw that so many women, despite all the prescriptions I gave them and surgeries, I did hysterectomies, things like that, people were still suffering, particularly at midlife, including myself. And I said, well, we're missing something. Something's not right here. And then I discovered something called functional medicine. So that looked at the physiologic, biochemical causes of disease. So I studied that and that helped me transform my health and the women I was working with. But then after a while I started saying, wait a minute, yes, this works but not for everybody and why is that we're missing something. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (14:31): And then kind of went on my own healing journey and realized that the things that you help people with is what I was missing. And now I've realized, well this affects all of us, but very much in the US we have this mindset of, if I'm able to have a family and work at my job and be a productive member of society, this doesn't apply to me. Like there's very much this culture of don't talk, don't trust, don't feel like feelings are the enemy . And I find in working with women with their health, feelings are everything. And that's really what stops us from doing the things that could help us with our physical health is the feelings that we don't feel, the traumatic history that we don't acknowledge, that we don't talk about. But people spend so much time and energy not talking about it and pretending that everything's okay. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (15:39): Put some lipstick on, do your hair, you know, what's that song? I got my hair done, dah, dah, everything's fine. Like that to me says American culture. And so a lot of what I spend time with women doing is trying to help them see that no, everything's not fine 'cause you got your hair done and your nails done. And that really avoids talking about the things that are underneath what's causing you to not follow the diet. You know, you should follow, you know, eating things that I say are not in your best interest. doing things that are not in your best interest and your energy provides kind of, I've seen people open up in a way that, well, and I, I must say that in the Middle East where I encountered you in general, people are more open to being aware of these things. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (16:36): I'm talking about it. And I was amazed to arrive there and find this huge conversation going on in the kind of public that isn't going on in the US particularly. Also, I saw that in South Africa about apartheid and it's very public. And people say to you right away, oh yeah, we talk about this. We have to heal from this as a country. So can you talk a little bit about how people come to realize that this is them? And I'll say one more thing. I know I've said a lot at the retreat that you gave her a treat and you had kind of a conversation with everyone that to my mind was about codependency. But you never said that word . And you had people open up in a way that was so beautiful having this conversation in such a gentle way that women were realizing, oh yeah, this is me, but you never came at it. We come from a, in the US from a very top down perspective, oh, this is what the issue is and you need to da, and then people shut down. And no, that's not me. I'm not codependent. Can you talk a little bit about that? That's Michelle Saudan (17:46): A great question. It's like when you talk to a child, we have to realize that when people go through trauma, you know, like we all have gone through our own stuff, is that it causes us to put walls up and to protect and defend. That's a normal primal state of being when we're, you know, subjected to external forces that are, are not right, that are not safe for our being. So that when people are trying to heal, the last thing you want to do is, like you said, come from the mind because that's not gonna help anyone. It's what got them there. That's not what's gonna take them out. We need to come from the bottom, you know, and but come right from the heart center, that's what's gonna take them out. So in order to work with, with the trauma or to work with any of these circumstances that got people into the limiting states that they're in, then we can't be pointing fingers, for lack of a better word, it's gotta be different. Michelle Saudan (18:51): So that defenses are lowered and then we can work, then we have an open field. We don't have, we are not dealing with an army. You know, we are dealing with a peacemaking operation here that's ready to, to make amends and to see how we can fix things. And with regard to people talking about things you had said, you know, in South Africa, you know, people speak South Africa a little bit differently. That, and I love the movement and the energy, you know, that's building up. I can't say the same thing for other parts of Africa. I'm from Zimbabwe and Zimbabweans and South Africans, even though we share the same border is very different. Zimbabweans are still very much, we are very held back. I think we are 10 steps behind, for so many reasons. There's that fear, you know, that we can't speak, you know, after having, without bringing politics into this conversation. Michelle Saudan (19:51): But, you know, that has largely played a role, you know, lack of freedom of speech. It was never, never present from the time we won independence. But the South Africans had amazing leadership. Look at Nelson Mandela. Mm-Hmm. , you know, that, you know, for them to rely on. But for us, we can't say the same. So it's, we are still stuck in that time zone where people are not so open, at least not yet. And I hope to be one of the people with other sisters and brothers to change that narrative, not just for Zimbabwe, but for the continent as its own. 'cause It's time for us to heal, not just as a country, but just as a people regardless of where we come from. Mm-Hmm. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (20:36): Yes. And so is your approach something that you came by more innately from your origins and your ancestors? Or is it something that you learned? Michelle Saudan (20:49): It is something I would say I learned largely because I grew up in a community where we did not speak and you just had to go and do your job. Just if you had a roof and you had something to eat, whether it was once a day, you, you, you were better off. You just go and you continue because things could be worse. That was the mantra in our homestead. So, but then something happened and I have to thank them. I, I got a youth exchange scholarship at 16 and I went for the first time to the USA and it was such a huge culture shock because we were taught to be quiet, respect the teachers . And if we had an opinion, we kept it to ourselves. And when I went to a public school in Santa Barbara, it was very opposite. Michelle Saudan (21:48): Children spoke their minds. And so it, it really awoke something in me. I said, wow, you know, I mean, if we had a bit more respect, yes we can do it with some respect, but I loved how the children were just open, you know, they spoke the family. I stayed with them. The girls spoke about, you know, their emotions, how they were feeling openly with the parents. And that wasn't something I grew up with. So when I went back to Africa, it ignited something in me and I said, well, you know, I'd like that to be different, you know, 'cause it was nice, you know, we learned, we spoke our truth. Nothing was held and they were still together even though they spoke opinions. So it was a reflection. And then it was also something I learned because I traveled to so many countries in my time and then said, no, well, I've been extracted from what I've known for so long. I think this is where we are missing. We are missing something here as a people, as a culture. And this is hindering us in so many ways, economically, mentally, physically, socially, emotionally. And this is one of the major missing links, at least from the country I know of. I can't speak to others in the world, but from what I know from experience. So to a long-winded answer to your question, yes, it was learned. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (23:19): And so what was the evolution? Because yes, there are, people do speak their minds and opinions in the US and there's this whole reservoir of pain that isn't discussed, the feelings underneath. I'm wondering, coming from what you described in your cultural background and then the kind of eye-opening experience in the US, what was the evolution that allowed you to really have this deep presence and ability to sit with people in their pain and feelings? How did that evolve and how did you learn that? Hmm. Michelle Saudan (23:58): Yeah. Sitting with the deep pain comes from having gone through a lot of deep pain and adversity yourself. So I've gone through my own deep adversities, not just as an individual, but with my family is a lot of pain we've gone through as a collective. And I think watching when that's being mirrored to you as a child growing up. And you can see maybe we were not able to speak about the emotions, but the physical presence of holding space for people was always there is always part of the culture. You sit, there's no words being said, but we sit with the person and we know what's going on, but we sit and we grieve, we hold that space. So seeing that, but also having felt my family hold me and very much the same way and do the same for them is something you could sit with anything. Michelle Saudan (25:00): You know, people came with so many things and my grandmother was a, a nurse by night, but she did traditional African healing in the community, you know, and people were always coming to the home with different things and just sitting, you know, we could, they could be laughing and talking, but you see there was some pain and there'd just be silence, you know, or the body posture, you know, with the rounded shoulders and the heads down and the hands together under the chin as though you really, you know, I I I hear you, I resonate with you. So seeing that it's just been able to, to help me as well, to be able to sit with other people. It's like, no pain is, it is too big for me to be with you. I might not have all the answers to, or, you know, support to help you unpack it, but sitting with you that I can do no matter what. It's, Dr. Kyrin Dunston (25:58): That's so beautiful. Just being present with it. And, you know, my experience in the US is that we can't sit with, with uncomfortability. We gotta turn the TV on, eat that, you know, sweet compulsive avoidance of being present to discomfort, hence all the compulsive ways that we medicate our pain that then affect our health. You know, rates of diabetes, and pre-diabetes are soaring in the US over consumption of sugar, but also caused by stress, which affects how we process sugar, right? It affects our cortisol stress hormone. And it's interesting to me, a big part of what I help women with is the menopause transition. And it's a huge problem in the US but in other cultures it's not as much. And it's partly because of our lifestyle and the things that we reach for and the stress levels that we have. But it's very hard to get people to see this because in a capitalist culture, people profit off of our poor health and our compulsions. And it's such a part of the culture that we're taught when we're literal, oh, you fell and skinned your knee, have a cookie that'll make you feel better. How would you help someone compassionately lean into looking at the ways that they compulsively avoid their pain and feeling their feelings? Hmm. Michelle Saudan (27:31): Yeah. The first one, and I always use this word, is first compassion for yourself where there's no judgment. 'cause What leads us into the, the habits is then now the, you know, finding ways to cope with how bad we feel about ourselves, right? Mm-Hmm, . So it's okay, you know. So first I'll, I'll, I'll, I'll share an acronym that I share with many of my clients and something I use myself. So it's raining. So r stands for just recognize, just recognize what's going on for you. Okay? There's anger within me, there's guilt, or there's shame, or there's deep sadness. So there's grief. Just recognize what's there. And then the next thing is a, is allow, can you allow it to be there? You know, can, can the sadness be there without you trying to change it or whatever it is. And then I am in choir, just get curious, okay, what's really happening for me? Michelle Saudan (28:31): You know? And this creates space, you know, it gives you really a lot of space between the stimulus and you know, your reaction or your response. So get curious, okay, well what's happening? You know, what's triggered that? What's brought this on? And then the last part is to nurture yourself. So by the time you get curious and you say, oh, okay, well it was something someone said, okay, that triggered this belief. You know, there's this, there's something, 'cause this is, this is a pattern. Now there's space. You're becoming more conscious. And as Carl Young says, it's, it's until we make the unconscious conscious, it'll drive our lives and we'll call it fate. So here you are being conscious now, you know, by just doing this, you know, recognizing can you allow it to be with no judgment? Can the grief be there without me saying, oh, enough now, or have grieved for too long, I've been too sad, I've been crying for too long, or I haven't cried enough. Michelle Saudan (29:34): You know, can there be no evaluation on, on, you know, what's present for us? And then we get curious. And then the last part is nurture. Okay, what do you really need besides the cookie, you know, or the ice cream tub, is it a hug? Do I need to talk to someone? What's underlying? Because if it's, if it's a habit that doesn't serve you, it's okay, but let's look at what it's giving you. So when we look at a cookie, what are we getting? You know, we get dopamine, right? We circuits are wiring and firing. So from that, eating that satisfaction from the sugar. So what is that equivalent to? It's equivalent to a hug, quality touch. Yeah. So can I try that instead? And then it doesn't hurt me internally. So that's how the framework I use, it seems like a long little, long checklist. But when it's more conscious, it's just the way of being as opposed to, to doing. I Dr. Kyrin Dunston (30:32): Love that. So rain, recognize our recognize a allow, I was Michelle Saudan (30:39): In choir, so this was curiosity. And then n was is nurture, Dr. Kyrin Dunston (30:46): Right? And that quote from Carl Young, until we make the unconscious conscious, it will drive our lives and we will call it fate. And so many of the women I work with really have the mindset and attitude that my life is the way it is. I only have this health problem, this hormonal problem. Most of the women who come to me. And I just want you to tell me what supplements I need to take, diet to eat, exercise to do, to get rid of these symptoms. And not really seeing how unconscious patterns are playing a role in their health problems. And for so many of us, it is, I know for me, you know, unconscious patterns of this belief of I wouldn't be doing a good job as a doctor if I wasn't bleeding myself in my giving, right? I had to suffer in my giving. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (31:41): And then that caused me to overwork and overdue, which then affected my wellbeing and health. But it was such a compulsive, unconscious belief. And now I've kind of transformed that. 'cause I recognized it and it wasn't serving me. So I guess I kind of did this rain. I inquired this is serving me, oh, it's hurting me. And then I didn't, couldn't show up my best self and then started to nurture myself and say, no, I, you know, I can only really help other women to nurture themselves when I nurture myself. And so I stopped doing that. And I find that a lot of the women I work with have that similar belief. They give till it hurts. What thoughts would you share about that? Michelle Saudan (32:32): My grandmother always used to refer to this. I don't remember the passage, but it was from the Bible and it was about my cup runneth over. And she always used to say, you know, I'm, I'm a nurse, but at the end of the day, you know, my cup has to be four and the extra is what I give you children's, what I give my patients. And that was always something she spoke. And we didn't understand what it meant as an adult, I do now, but when we are giving so much and get into something where we spoke lightly saying compassion fatigue, you know, is giving so much that there is an underlying belief. And that's something that is very old. So it's something we have to look at, you know, within ourselves. It's like, okay, where, where is this coming from? Michelle Saudan (33:27): Because it's okay to give, you know, we're all in this line of service. But when it's, there's an, an agenda because it's a, it's attached to something that, that doesn't serve us where we de be depleting ourselves. So there's some work for us to do. 'cause It shouldn't be that way where when it's, when it comes out that way, there's, there's something where it started is so, so my question would be, where did you learn that you had to give so much of yourself that, or you depended or you placed your value on how much you know you gave. So something you learned. So it's, where did you learn that? And can we look at it from a nonjudgmental lens and see what's happening? Dr. Kyrin Dunston (34:15): So yes, the compassionate inquiry, and I know that you work with Gabor mate and I wanna share a couple quotes that you also shared with me. One from Gabor, which is, trauma is not what happens to you, but what happens inside you and the other from Tara Brock, whom I love the deepest transformations in our lives come down to something very simple. We learn to respond, not react to what is going on inside us. And very much what I hear you talking about is first becoming aware that something's happening. I think this used to be me and, and so many women I work with, we're not, we don't even, we're not, we don't even recognize these internal thought and feeling processes that are happening. And then we try to shut them down because we don't wanna go there. So we don't allow it. And then we're certainly not inquiring because I just need to put my lipstick on and keep it moving. And then we don't really know how to nurture ourselves 'cause we're not in touch with what we're needing and what we're wanting. But this idea of slowing it all down and learning to respond and not knee-jerk reaction, how would you help a woman to start to slow down and to start to respond and not react and really turn towards herself in this way? Michelle Saudan (35:47): It's, I think cultivating or having a practice of your own, you know, a mindfulness practice. And what I mean by that, Karen is not, not everyone needs to light a candle and burn incense and have a meditation cushion. You know, it, it, it can sound like making your own pot shrimp soup on a Sunday. And, and that's your moment and taking all the time. If whatever takes you out from the busyness, you know, of your external and really brings you in, then find that and use it as an anchor. If you love trimming your roses, let that be that moment where you say, okay, I'm gonna try and be as present as I can consciously and use this moment to, to really, I'm trimming the roses, but there's also, it gives me space and time just to be with myself, to slow down, you know, walking your dog, brushing your dog or your horses, just whatever it is, just find something that really anchors you. Michelle Saudan (36:51): We all have it, but maybe we just haven't consciously realized that, hey, that is my thing, you know, but you just unconsciously drawn to it, but you just didn't know that that is your, you know, your, your silver, your golden key to presence. So finding any practices that really bring you into the present moment to really slow down and anchor you can really make a difference. Because it's in those spare moments where you actually think, you know, well no, that didn't go well. What, what's wrong? You start questioning and give you space to contemplate if you are also ready to go there. Sometimes we can have all the space, but if we are not ready to go there, then all we'll have is just space. But, you know, so I hope that that helps. But just finding one's own way of taking that moment. But like you said, self-awareness is just do I realize that something's wrong and or something needs to be changed? Not wrong, I'll, I'll take back that word, but just something that needs to be changed. And if you just have that realization that no, something needs to change, then you have presence, voila, the rest will unfold. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (38:10): Yes, presence and awareness. And it leads me to a question that really has been reframed for me recently, and that is, what is self-love to you? How would you describe that to someone? Because we hear so much, oh, love yourself, love yourself. But really what does that mean on an everyday basis? What does it look like? What does it feel like? What, how do you do that? Michelle Saudan (38:35): Yeah. self-love. I, I think for me when I have a balance between authenticity and attachment, it means that I'm not stretching myself too thin to save the relationships around me. I'm not, I'm not putting myself on a spit as a sacrifice for the relationships I have. There is an element of me nourishing those relationships, but there's also a balance of me nourishing myself in equilibrium that for me, daily, because I'm in a relationship daily as all of us are, it's a very big thing because your relationships really test you. You know, as my young aunt made a joke. She said, well, if you want to get to know your crazy, have relationships or go live on an island, , Dr. Kyrin Dunston (39:30): You . Michelle Saudan (39:32): So it's so self-love is, in what ways are you choosing you even in the daily mundane things? I think it goes beyond, you know, spoiling yourself with a beautiful breakfast and a spa day or meditation treat at a center. But it's just how are you choosing you every day and how are you holding yourself accountable? 'cause It's also gotta be self-Love is also that element of allowing yourself to see your own growing edge, because then there's evolution, you know, that is also self-love. Not just in the ways we give space for, for ourselves, but it's also in recognizing, no, you know, this is where I contributed to this conflict or, you know, I, I wasn't my best here. You know, I could have done better, I could have responded better. That I feel, oh, I believe is also self-love because you are so self-aware and you are growing. So where are you catching yourself to be accountable and responsible for actions that may not have served or hurt somebody else's? Also, self-love, if it makes sense. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (40:44): Yes. I love that. Balancing authenticity and attachment and how you are choosing you every day and holding and holding yourself accountable. So it's kind of like a responsibility to yourself and to others. And how do you hold both of these gently in both hands together? , that's kind of what I heard. You have a beautiful retreat coming up that I would really like to go to. So I'm gonna see if the universe would like me to go. So I'm setting that intention 'cause it would be my 60th birthday, and I've been wondering what do I want to do for my 60th birthday? And then I saw the retreat you have and I said, oh my gosh, what I love, love that. And I try to live my life by what would I love to have happen? Because in this life I only get one . So I try to be guided by that. But do you wanna tell everybody about it in case they might be interested? We'll also have a link to your website that has the details, but tell everyone about it. Michelle Saudan (41:50): Mm-Hmm, . Thank you, Karen. Here, this retreat is called the Ancient Walks of Wisdom. And the intention was to, to really hone in on the holistic, forgotten languages of healing on the continent of Africa. But some of the oldest tribes such as the Himba and the Sam, who we know as the, you know, being the guardians of nature, they only take what they need. You know, they move from different ends of their lands with only what they can carry. But when, if I were to move, I speak to myself, I need a whole moving truck. I cannot carry everything in my hands. And it's a reminder for me, and I hope that it would be a reminder for those that come is that we forget to live lightly and not just externally, but internally. And this was the intention. And just to really look at how they live in unison and community with their children. Michelle Saudan (42:51): For example, one of the tribes we will visit is a Himba tribe. And the woman does not put the child on the ground unless he wants to, to walk and run. But she, he, this baby is latched with the mom 24 hours, you know? And eye contact and holding is something that we've lost in modern society. So this was just for us to come back. We are teaching this, we are learning this now by reeducating with modern studies and trauma, somatic healing. But when we look at it is something we already did in all our tribes, wherever we come from. So this is just to reconnect us, what has always been, but we've just forgotten. And this is what this retreat will embody. And I have one for local women. 'cause One thing I realized was that some of the retreats I was doing, which I canceled most of, was I didn't see my grandmother in who I was trying to represent. Michelle Saudan (43:56): I didn't see my mom or my great-grandmother, and they would have never afforded some of the retreats. And I said, well, I think I need to, to change this. And it gives me so much passion to now do some really low income retreats for just most women. So I'd like most women to be able to come and connect, like what we did at her retreat. I'd like everyone to be able to come because trauma and mental health is how it's seen right now in, in, in Africa is if you've, you know, in a mental health hospital, then that's when you need it. But if you don't do it again, put on the lipstick like you said and carry on. So I'd like to open that up. 'cause Our ancient elders, they did all of this, so they just didn't call it a retreat, but there was that support. So I'd like to bring that back in a way that suits us in the day and age we are living right now. So that's what I have upcoming and I'm really excited to share it and hopefully maybe I will come closer to you in the states and we can do some for, you know, for everyone's. I believe everyone should be able to have this at their fingertips. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (45:13): Oh, that sounds beautiful and I love your consideration for, for inclusivity at all economic levels. It's something that I struggle with in what I offer because to provide the type of services is rather expensive, and that means that some women are left out. And one of the ways that I can be more inclusive is by providing this podcast free. So I love having guests who come on and really I offer as you have this depth and perspective that they're not encountering every day and, and information and inspiration that they can use for healing. I mean, you sharing the rain technique, I invite everyone who's listening to start using that and just maybe keep it in your mind and the next time something happens that is disturbing or troubling or keeps coming to your mind, maybe just spend some time using that rain process of cognize, recognizing, allowing, inquiring and nurturing. That's a place to start. And I invite everyone listening also to look at, at Michelle's website and the offerings that she has, we'll have the link in the show notes that you can click. I thank you so much for just being who you are and for sharing yourself with us and the world. I think you've been a healing presence for me, and I know everyone listening to this show feels that as well. Michelle Saudan (46:50): Oh, thank you, Karen. It's been a joy. Thank you so much. Love to everyone listening and if anything, just remember it didn't start with you. I think we can love ourselves to healing by remembering just that. And yeah, I look forward to seeing you, Karen. If not at the retreat, I see you in Dubai or somewhere where God aligns us. But thank you too for the work you're doing. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (47:15): Thank you. And you know that what you just said, it didn't start with you. That's a whole other conversation, , that we can have. So maybe we'll have that at another date. If you're listening and that intrigues you and you would like us to talk about that, please reach out to me and let me know and we'll see if Michelle might allow us to make that happen. Thank you so much for joining me today. Look forward to hearing your experiences with the rain process, which is really a beautiful process that Michelle has shared with us. Thank you so much. I will see you next week in another episode. Until then, peace, love, and hormones, y'all. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (47:54): Thank you so much for listening. I know that incredible vitality occurs for women over 40 when we learn to speak hormones and balance these vital regulators to create the health and the life that we deserve. If you're enjoying this podcast, I'd love it if you'd give me a review and subscribe. It really does help this podcast out so much. You can visit the hormone prescription.com where we have some free gifts for you, and you can sign up to have a hormone evaluation with me on the podcast to gain clarity into your personal situation. 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In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens sits down with Michelle Mosher, Agency Principal at Southshore Insurance Professionals. Michelle and Teresa talk about surviving a hard market and being a resource for your clients. Episode Highlights: Michelle discusses the insolvency of six companies in Florida the previous year and its effect on policyholders. (2:27) Michelle explains the application of a depreciation schedule for roofs, contrasting it with full replacement costs, and its connection to auto insurance. (10:26) Michelle and Teresa discuss the challenges of educating clients on insurance issues, including the misconception that insurance is "free money." (18:44) Michelle mentions that they receive a significant amount of business through Facebook neighborhood groups, where individuals seek insurance recommendations and mention their names. (30:56) Michelle shares her thoughts on the mental strain resulting from making decisions on behalf of clients all day, expressing her need for a respite from decision-making. (37:15) Teresa discusses her strategies for managing her workload, which include emailing reminders to herself. (42:48) Key Quotes: “We try to put ourselves out there, especially in our community, because we are here. And we put ourselves out there to be a resource.” - Michelle Mosher “At the end of the day, I'm a people person. I want to help most of the people. We spent a lot of time last year learning who our client was, and we've gotten really good at this.” - Michelle Mosher Resources Mentioned: Michelle Mosher LinkedIn  Southshore Insurance Professionals Contact Teresa Kitchens Sterling Insurance Group

In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens sits down with Michelle Mosher, Agency Principal at Southshore Insurance Professionals. Michelle and Teresa talk about surviving a hard market and being a resource for your clients. Episode Highlights: Michelle discusses the insolvency of six companies in Florida the previous year and its effect on policyholders. (2:27) Michelle explains the application of a depreciation schedule for roofs, contrasting it with full replacement costs, and its connection to auto insurance. (10:26) Michelle and Teresa discuss the challenges of educating clients on insurance issues, including the misconception that insurance is "free money." (18:44) Michelle mentions that they receive a significant amount of business through Facebook neighborhood groups, where individuals seek insurance recommendations and mention their names. (30:56) Michelle shares her thoughts on the mental strain resulting from making decisions on behalf of clients all day, expressing her need for a respite from decision-making. (37:15) Teresa discusses her strategies for managing her workload, which include emailing reminders to herself. (42:48) Key Quotes: “We try to put ourselves out there, especially in our community, because we are here. And we put ourselves out there to be a resource.” - Michelle Mosher “At the end of the day, I'm a people person. I want to help most of the people. We spent a lot of time last year learning who our client was, and we've gotten really good at this.” - Michelle Mosher Resources Mentioned: Michelle Mosher LinkedIn  Southshore Insurance Professionals Contact Teresa Kitchens Sterling Insurance Group

    On today's episode, Jeff is going to talk to Michelle Hext. She will be sharing her story of her life and how she got into martial arts. She will also be talking about how she helps people create a brand through her coaching. Jeff and Michelle will be talking about how one can open their business with the help of coaching. Tune in for all of the details. Episode Highlights: Michelle found martial arts late in her life. She was 22 when she started training. She explains her training. Michelle went into martial arts for the reasons that many, people do and that is a childhood of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, poverty and things like that.  As per Michelle humans seek structure even when they don't have it. There is something where we are seeking this thing that we can lean on and for many of us, that is structure, and if you have grown up in a household where you have had a lot of structure and discipline, it might have felt bad because you weren't allowed to do anything or whatever.  Michelle has always been independent and when she got into the martial art of Taekwondo. It was like the Angel started singing. Everything was so structured. The style that she learned, most forms of taekwondo, and there was grading, they give you a piece of paper. And there are the things that you need to be good at and complete in order to tick the box on that grading and receive your next belt.  People freak out when they get to their red belt and black belt is on the horizon and they start to tell themselves that they can't do it or they're not good enough. Being able to help people navigate that fear and come out the other side of it is so rewarding. The coaching that Michelle did with martial arts is the foundation of everything that she continues to do.  Take pieces of advice from people that aren't in our business because the one mistake that a lot of us make is go to real estate conferences, we go to mortgage conferences, we learn the same thing that all of our competitors are learning and there's actually more value in learning from an outside experiential person. My very last martial arts school that Michelle opened was an adult-only woman only full-time. She only teaches adult women, and it was the most successful school she had ever had. It was filled to capacity in no time and that was because she took up boxing.   Michelle created a full-week absolute beginner program. She doesn't even know where she got that idea from, but people couldn't come along to her martial arts school just to try. There is the traditional real estate agent either they are newer to the business, they really just need to focus on feeding the coffer and making paychecks. Then there is the agent who might be aspiring to grow a team and do other things and create ancillary revenue streams. And then there is the person who is already there, and maybe they haven't just monetized it yet. Michelle feels like customer service in many industries has really fallen by the wayside. And if you can build relationships with people that are long-term, so that even if somebody says no right now, they are filing you away. Just remember that your yes is not very far away. If you keep doing it, if you keep showing up with integrity, if you keep, you know, building relationships properly and if you see each individual as a human being and you treat them that way, that will serve you really well, suggests Michelle. Michelle just printed out a workbook that she is getting ready to put back on the market and it's about how to create an iconic brand. Michelle brand was called the art of Kicking ass elegantly, and it was this combination of her being tough at martial arts and also having this other side of her.  Michelle has a client; she trains salespeople who sell luxury cars. And one of the things that we spoke about when she was helping her develop this product is women are not treated very well on the showroom floor, we are not treated like we understand cars. It all comes down to relationship building, figuring out who you are and what you stand for and whatever process you need to go through to do that, suggests Michelle. In the real estate space, there is so much content and there is so much out there in the world that a lot of it sometimes you don't even have to recreate the wheel. Michelle suggests taking your first step and then you just build out the steps. You have got your framework and that is when we need to layer the marketing over the top of it, build out the content and all the rest of it.  Content creation needs days. People want enough information to be able to go and take action to get the result. They don't want to know every single thought that you have in your head. Michelle's favorite product for people is the mastermind, something like a six or a 12-month mastermind or you could call it a mentorship where you create a framework over the course of six or twelve months, where you get to teach them what you know. You get creative and think about what it would be for you, you brand it, you develop, but it's more encompassing. It's a bigger goal and then you lead people through that and it's so easy to create multiple six-figure revenue streams just through what's between your ears and the zoom call and a group of people that are willing to pay for it. Your job is to be there in your form and all those calls, just keeping people moving forward. But the people that are investing at that level, they are very self-directed, they are very ambitious. And they are going to soak up anything that you have to say, and they are going to do the work.  The people that pay the most are the people that demand Michelle's time the least because they already know what they want. In order to develop a personal brand, it takes a couple of years to find your feet and find your confidence, and having the practice of delivering really good results can take time. Michelle is never going to ask her clients to invest in something that she would never invest in herself. If you don't have any money at all to spend, then buy the book that is going to help and have a look at people who have been successful. You have got to be in an environment of learning and expansion to be able to progress forward. 3 Key Points: Michelle is in the Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame. From a business perspective, you owned martial arts schools, online fitness businesses. And the name of the game is to find more clients to find more paying customers, which is exactly what we are doing in real estate.  Michelle helps people develop personal brands and then monetize it because the successful people in any industry have a lot of eyes on them, and there are people that want to pick their brain. And if you have got people wanting to pick your brain or they are paying attention, then you have something that you can monetize. If somebody is going from paycheck to paycheck, Michelle is not going to suggest that they sell something or whatever to be able to afford it. Don't just settle on any coach, there are a lot of coaches out there, so make sure that it fits within your budget.   Resources Mentioned:  Lab Coat Agents | Website | Facebook | Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram  Jeff Pfitzer   | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter Michelle Hext  Z buyer (Sponsor) Follow Up Boss (Sponsor) https://www.michellehext.com/ https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/ DM Michelle Hext on any social media and ask for Branding Blueprint     https://www.michellehext.com/ https://www.instagram.com/michellehext/ DM Michelle Hext on any social media and ask for Branding Blueprint

Late last summer, Michelle was in the middle of court negotiations with a high-conflict narcissist and she was in a toxic relationship post-divorce, but desperate to get out. Before she found me on my podcast, she was stressed out and could hardly focus on her life and young daughter.But Michelle made the best investment of her life by enrolling in my signature Breakup Breakthrough coaching program. And after just 8 weeks, she had such a remarkable outcome, I knew I had to bring her on my show!She has healed from childhood spiritual trauma, broke free of two toxic relationships, divorced a narcissist, and is finally in recovery from love addiction. I hope our conversation offers inspiration to those who might be struggling with moving on from someone, getting a divorce, or even dealing with a narcissist.  Listen in to hear Michelle's empowering journey of transformation.Episode Highlights: Michelle shares some of her relationship struggles including divorcing a narcissist and toxic relationshipsHow being unkind, feeling unworthy, and distrust of self spiderwebbed into many areas of her life. Later she shares how she learned the importance of extending forgiveness and compassion to herselfThe effects on the authentic child when someone else's belief system or narrative is forced upon themHow Michelle was able to process the layers of family system abuse without holding anger or shame toward her parents.  She also explains how she made peace with spirit and higher powerThe steps Michelle took to end her toxic relationship with “Chad”Lessons learned from divorcing and co-parenting with a narcissist--->  If you're inspired by Michelle's journey and are interested in having your own Breakup Breakthrough, go HERE to learn more and apply!

What do you think about when you hear the word self-care? A 5 star resort? Or something more simplistic like an uninterrupted shower?Over the last several years, the meaning of self-care in our culture has morphed. While bringing this idea to light has definitely helped some realize the need to slow down and fill their cups, it has also given others a warped sense of the phrase, leaving them to believe that they are undeserving or not in need of the “luxury” of self-care.Today, we are diving into what true self-care is and why it's essential for all of us. Not only will you leave this episode with a clear understanding of what self-care is, but you will walk away with tactical steps on how to begin identifying what you are currently lacking in the self-care realm.Life is crazy, and in a world that encourages productivity over sanity, it's easy to feel depleted. Taking care of yourself is not a luxury, it's a basic human need. Listen today to learn more!Episode Highlights: Michelle makes up yet another new word, and Brad is not having it.Michelle and Brad share what self-care is to them.Why self-care is a basic need and looks different for all of us.Tactical steps to take to begin implementing necessary self-care.The importance of having a hobby.Michelle shares her dream hobby, and again, Brad is not having it.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:Order Zoup! HERE and Use the Code GETWELLTHY on Amazon Join our Patreon Community HERE!Order Athletic Greens HEREOrder my new cookbook HERE!IG: @thewholesmithsIG: @getwellthypodcast

In getting her house ready to be sold, Michelle is going through a lot of her belongings and trying to decide what needs to stay and what needs to go. As she engages in this process, she's finding, as many of us do, that the memories arising are making her feel quite nostalgic, reminding her of different moments in the lives of herself and her family. As a result, this week's episode is all about the sense of nostalgia that virtually all of us experience at some point in our own lives as well. Today, Michelle and Suzanne begin by catching up on some news such as Michelle's two new ‘hellions', Suzanne's swimming history, and the board game, ‘Really Karen?” From there, they go on to explore what makes them and their family members nostalgic as, together, they take a trip down memory lane, recalling such items from the past as certificates, jerseys, dragons, and Power Rangers. They also discuss how deciding to put an old object in the trash or keeping it safe is a difficult decision, and finish up by reviewing how our good and bad memories make us who we are today. Rest assured, today's episode is yet another one which will bring you joy, and which will be remembered fondly for a very long time. Episode Highlights: Michelle's two new ‘hellions' Suzanne's swimming history ‘Really Karen?' Objects that make Michelle and Suzanne nostalgic How not every object needs to be kept safely after some time Our memories and how they define us Quotes: ‘‘It's like you started getting rid of these things that no longer spark joy. And you know, what immediately pops into my head is like, ‘So what's the problem?'” “But I know what you mean when you're going through boxes and you come across things. And yeah, it becomes very sentimental.'' “It's only a small percentage of things that you're actually going to really regret getting rid of. And it'll be that one piece of paper that you know you have, but you can't find it anywhere.'' “Because there are definitely things that trigger my senses that helped me remember and take me back to a certain place or time.'' “I would like to add about nostalgia, like, the good, the bad. It's what makes us who we are today, the memories of it, and those little things that spark those memories of it.'' Links: Homepage:  Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear:  Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home:  Why Hello! Modern Home               Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook                   Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares:  A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email

In getting her house ready to be sold, Michelle is going through a lot of her belongings and trying to decide what needs to stay and what needs to go. As she engages in this process, she's finding, as many of us do, that the memories arising are making her feel quite nostalgic, reminding her of different moments in the lives of herself and her family. As a result, this week's episode is all about the sense of nostalgia that virtually all of us experience at some point in our own lives as well. Today, Michelle and Suzanne begin by catching up on some news such as Michelle's two new ‘hellions', Suzanne's swimming history, and the board game, ‘Really Karen?” From there, they go on to explore what makes them and their family members nostalgic as, together, they take a trip down memory lane, recalling such items from the past as certificates, jerseys, dragons, and Power Rangers. They also discuss how deciding to put an old object in the trash or keeping it safe is a difficult decision, and finish up by reviewing how our good and bad memories make us who we are today. Rest assured, today's episode is yet another one which will bring you joy, and which will be remembered fondly for a very long time. Episode Highlights: Michelle's two new ‘hellions' Suzanne's swimming history Really Karen?' Objects that make Michelle and Suzanne nostalgic How not every object needs to be kept safely after some time Our memories and how they define us Quotes: ‘‘It's like you started getting rid of these things that no longer spark joy. And you know, what immediately pops into my head is like, ‘So what's the problem?'” “But I know what you mean when you're going through boxes and you come across things. And yeah, it becomes very sentimental.'' “It's only a small percentage of things that you're actually going to really regret getting rid of. And it'll be that one piece of paper that you know you have, but you can't find it anywhere.'' “Because there are definitely things that trigger my senses that helped me remember and take me back to a certain place or time.'' “I would like to add about nostalgia, like, the good, the bad. It's what makes us who we are today, the memories of it, and those little things that spark those memories of it.'' Links: Homepage:  Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear:  Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home:  Why Hello! Modern Home               Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook                   Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares:  A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email

With all of the frustration that technology has introduced into their lives, Michelle's been looking for a topic to discuss with Suzanne today that is benign enough to calm everything down for a bit. Given that the Tokyo Games are running right now, the Olympics and sports in general seem to fit the bill perfectly. This week, she and Suzanne start by sharing some of their technological woes, before going on to discuss the Olympic Games, including the athletes who participate in them and the performance anxiety they go through, and the impact of COVID-19 on their experience at this year's Games. They also discuss the sports they like and play, as well as their flexibility and athletic build, and, as is their habit, head off into such tangents as picky eaters. As always, you just never know what exactly you're going to get when these two best friends get together, but you always know you're going to enjoy the ride. Episode Highlights: Michelle and Suzanne's frustration with technology Their memories of watching athletes participate in the Olympics Athletes and performance anxiety COVID-19 and its impact on athletes' experience of The Olympics Michelle and Suzanne's experiences playing sports Some ‘tangent things' Quotes: “But there's actually a thing that they refer to when you kind of lose your train of thought, in the middle of your routine. And she said that's what's happened to her, is her mind and her body connecting.'' “Because in anything you do, you have to be mentally strong and prepared.'' “So, I think there's a lot of pressure, especially in the Olympics on individual athletes, especially on the ones that are favored to win the gold because they get so much media attention, which you kind of have to blame the media, you kind of have to tell the media back off, you know, let these kids perform, because most of them are just kids.'' “If you have the passion for it, you could be really good at it if you have the skill, right?” “To be perfectly honest, tangent things are more interesting to me than the Olympics.” Links: Homepage:  Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear:  Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home:  Why Hello! Modern Home               Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook                   Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares:  A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email

Michelle has some big news to share today regarding a ‘middle age move’ she and Robb are undertaking, and Suzanne is ready with valuable advice to help them through it all. Choosing to downsize their residence in Alaska means that Michelle and Robb will be getting their current home ready to sell, and preparing a smaller space to move into. Happily, Suzanne’s interior design experience and knowledge will help them, as well as all those listening, to do it the best way possible.   Michelle begins by describing the upcoming transition, bringing up memories of garage sales and Chuck E. Cheese, and Suzanne then begins to demonstrate her expertise in interior design. She offers advice on choosing paint colors, getting a house ready to sell or move into, and how to combine spaces and work with contractors and industry standards.  As you will hear, Suzanne has a great deal of passion and advice to offer in this area, which means that we can all look forward to yet another episode on this topic sometime in the future where she can share it all. Episode Highlights:   Michelle’s middle age move Garage sales and Chuck E. Cheese Suzanne’s design tips Choosing paint colors Getting a house ready to sell Getting a house ready to move into Combining a guest space with an office Working with contractors and industry standards Quotes:   “The house holds so many memories, and it holds so much crap, also.”   “Well there are 10,000 creams out there and picking the right one can make or break it.”   “It's called Pavillion Beige, and it's an overall perfect beige, and it's a Sherwin Williams paint. And no matter where you put it, you will love it.”   “You don't want them to zoom in on wedding pictures or pictures of children or what kind of dishes you own, or...your tastes and furniture -  you’ve got to get rid of all that stuff and make it feel very neutral.”                                    “Everything that can be cleaned should be cleaned spotlessly.”   “I think anything you can do to make it feel like a home without making it feel too personal is a good idea.”   “I want somebody to be able to create new memories there with their family.”   “Do not live with someone else's carpet.”   “What fit perfectly in your big house is not going to work in a smaller scale home.”   “You need to learn the personality of the townhome and furnish it accordingly.”   “You might save 1000 bucks buying something cheap today, but in the long run, you're going to spend 10 times that replacing the cheap sofa that you buy.”   “Animals are the hardest possible thing on an area rug or on carpet...invest in the highest quality you can, because it's going to be a lot easier to maintain it and keep it looking nice.”   “I am feeling like I have jumped into the deep end of a pool, and I'm going to drown without help.”   “I'll just throw it out there to the universe and say, ‘Cheers, everyone’.”     Links:   Homepage:  Orange Juice Optional   Goodnight Sweet Bear:  Goodnight Sweet Bear   Why Hello! Modern Home:  Why Hello! Modern Home                   Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook                       Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram   A Milne Shares:  A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email:   OJO Email

It’s been a day of frustration for both Michelle and Suzanne, so the orange juice is completely optional for this episode. To provide an uptick to their day, they have chosen to follow the example of one of their favorite TV shows (especially for Suzanne), Seinfeld, and host an episode about nothing. As you will quickly discover, however, any conversation between these two best friends always results in some entertaining and profound moments for themselves and their listeners, and today is no exception.   They start off by describing the reasons behind their frustrating days, the notion of making this a Seinfeld-esque episode, some Star Wars trivia, and the definition of ‘making dinner’. They also venture into what it means to babysit, Aunt Susie’s Rules, grandkids and Disneyland, Mother’s Day and their own experiences as children and mothers, and some of the dumbest things they did as teenagers. Born out of frustration and with a plan to be about nothing, this episode is anything but, as it celebrates the ease and warmth of a conversation between great friends and the variety in both lightness and depth that can be found there. Episode Highlights:   Michelle and Suzanne’s frustrating days Seinfeld Star Wars trivia Making dinner Babysitting Aunt Susie’s Rules (ASR) Grandkids and Disneyland Mother’s Day, moms, and children The dumbest things they did as teenagers Quotes:   “Some days that's what you need to do is just bitch about it.”   “Give me a fucking break, you idiot!”   “That guy needed a Xanax, and now you need one.”   “While you were releasing to the universe, you made me laugh.”   “You're in charge of the kids. Therefore, you are babysitting.”   “I think it's an aunt's place or a grandparent's place to spoil those children.”   “You were only thrown out by the Disney police once. It's not like it happens every single time you go in there.”   “If I have to go to Disneyland, they better remember it.”   “You will be the grumpiest grandma there.”   “I think I lied through my teeth to my parents about what I was doing.”   “I don't see you ever doing anything stupid.”   “I got in so much trouble for that one.”   “At that point, it was the drunkest I had ever been.”   “It's a miracle no one was killed that day… and looking back on it, I am totally horrified by it.”   “That's a direct shot at me.”   “Were you too drunk to remember winning it?”   “She had strict rules and we were all the better for it.”   “I think God gives us the children we're meant to have, and we raise them because God knows how we're going to raise them.”   “God never gave me more than I could handle.” Links:   Homepage:  Orange Juice Optional   Goodnight Sweet Bear:  Goodnight Sweet Bear   Why Hello! Modern Home:  Why Hello! Modern Home                   Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook                       Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram   A Milne Shares:  A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email:   OJO Email

OVERVIEW: Jason A. Duprat, Entrepreneur, Healthcare Practitioner and host of the Healthcare Entrepreneur Academy podcast talks with Michelle Seiler Tucker, founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker Inc. Michelle is a 20-year veteran in the M&A industry, an international keynote speaker, and the bestselling author of the book Sell Your Business For More Than What It’s Worth. She shares what she’s learned from franchise sales and from buying, selling, fixing and growing companies. She also introduces her upcoming book, Exit Rich.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Michelle always knew she was a writer, entrepreneur and a people person.  She went to medical school but quickly realized it wasn’t for her. She became a closer while working for Xerox, learned about franchise sales, and then left the corporate world to start her own M&A firm. Sales is about listening to the client and asking the right questions. Find out what they need. Clients should do 70% of the talking and the salesperson should do 30%. Buy an existing franchise because it’s cheaper than buying a new one. When you buy a new one, you’ll pay a franchise fee and build-out costs, along with utilities, equipment and furniture, which can run 3-5 million.  Franchises allow you to own a business without going it alone. This isn’t necessarily a good fit for entrepreneurs who like to make their own rules.  The biggest mistake business owners make is not thinking about having the end in mind and their exit strategy.  There are five types of buyers: first-time, turnaround specialists, private equity groups, strategists and competitors, and sophisticated entrepreneurs. The number one reason why companies go out of business? Because they neglected to focus on AIM - always innovate and market.  Processes (or systems) need to be designed with the customer experience in mind. They should be efficient, productive, well documented and create WOW experiences.  Build your brand and build your exit so you can exit rich.  It’s not just about selling - it’s about building a business that is scalable and sustainable.  You don’t know what you don’t know so align yourself with a mentor. Order Michelle’s new book, Exit Rich to get free bonus gifts! See link in the Resource section.    3 KEY POINTS: Franchising is great for people who want to own their own business but don’t want to be in business by themselves. It’s not so great for entrepreneurs because they prefer to be their own boss. The GPS exit model: determine your destination, know your valuation, establish a timeline and know the buyers.  The 6P’s to build, grow and sell a business: people, product, process, proprietary,  patrons and profit.   TWEETABLE QUOTES: “Plan your beginning with the end in mind.” - Michelle Seiler Tucker “You build people and then people build the business.” - Michelle Seiler Tucker   RESOURCES: Exit Rich book: https://exitrichbook.com/ Seiler Tucker website: https://seilertucker.com/ #HealthcareEntrepreneurAcademy #healthcare #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #podcast #salescloser #franchisesales #salesstrategy #exitstrategy #sellyourbusiness

In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa sits down with Michelle Mosher, Owner of Southshore Insurance Professionals, LLC. Michelle and Teresa discuss the roofing situation in Florida, social media dominance, and how she masters the Florida insurance market. Episode Highlights: Michelle shares her background in the insurance industry. (1:42) What has surprised Michelle most about being a business owner? (3:57) Michelle mentions why she’s struggled with staffing. (5:57) Michelle shares how she manages a work-life balance. (8:01) Michelle mentions the main factor that they’ve embraced in the agency. (19:49) Michelle shares how they approach their clients. (21:41) Michelle shares her journey in becoming a business owner. (31:08) Michelle mentions how she got a lot of business from Facebook groups. (33:42) Key Quotes: “The ability to be able to be independent, I think is what really works the best for me. Options and choices, even though we're in Florida, and options are kind of screwy right now, at least for homeowners. I have the ability to pick and choose what we're going to do.” - Michelle Mosher “We've gotten so many people shopping. I get quote requests every single day from people that are not our clients, who have come to companies elsewhere, and they're seeing their rate go up, and they're shopping.” - Michelle Mosher “So, one thing that we've really embraced in the agency is technology. The majority of our business doesn't come from the phone or walk-in, but it does come from website requests.” - Michelle Mosher Resources Mentioned: Michelle Mosher LinkedIn Southshore Insurance Professionals Contact Teresa Kitchens Sterling Insurance Group

It’s just orange juice and coffee for Michelle and Suzanne today as they recover from their weekend making joyful memories together with friends in Tucson. Given that, it makes perfect sense that the topic they have chosen to explore this week is the concept of ‘sparking joy’ – what it means, examples from their lives of what does and doesn’t spark joy for them, and how to make a conscious effort to find joy in daily life.   They start off by reviewing their weekend and what Michelle learned and observed during it, and then delve into their experiences with Marie Kondo’s exercise in sparking joy. Along the way, they share their own examples of what does and doesn’t spark joy for them, illustrate these with their trademark entertaining stories, and highlight the need to build joy into daily life and get rid of whatever doesn’t bring it.  Fittingly, they finish up the episode by defining the joyful exclamation ‘Skol!’. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that joy is an essential component in our lives, and our hosts’ words of wisdom and humor certainly provide that spark for listeners here today. Episode Highlights: Michelle and Suzanne’s recent weekend together and what Michelle learned during it Their experience with Marie Kondo’s exercise in sparking joy Some examples of what sparks joy in their lives Some shopping stories Trusting your instincts Some joyful memories Building activities that spark joy into every day Getting rid of aspects in life that don’t spark joy Practicing self-awareness The meaning of Skol Quotes:   “I found it so fascinating trying to watch those two guys get a word in edgewise. They were struggling.”   “I knew I could share it with Suzanne and she would be on my side - but you weren't.”   “Are we doing a little role reversal here where you're becoming kinder and gentler, and I'm getting more of an edge to me?”   “It's a stress release for me to go shopping.  It always has been my entire life.”   “I did probably get rid of fifty percent of my closet.”   “I heard it saying to me, ‘Give me one more chance’.”   “I've been wearing pajamas for a year.”   “Whatever I have on, in and of itself, should make me feel good about myself.”   “I think Spanx should all be burned.”   “In my quest to spark joy in my life I did get rid of every empty box I found.”   “I will never cut corners on my packaging.”   “This is truly turning out to be the most superficial podcast we've ever done.”   “I always wanted to wallpaper my wall with my shopping bags.”   “I don't consider myself a visual person either, I really go with that feeling…and when I get that feeling, I know it’s right.”   “It's all about being present also in that moment and actually letting yourself completely relax into it and remember everything going on around you.”    “I want to find joy in the small things.”   “I never thought you were a bitchy little Karen.”   “Skol!”     Links:   Homepage:  Orange Juice Optional   Goodnight Sweet Bear:  Goodnight Sweet Bear   Why Hello! Modern Home:  Why Hello! Modern Home                   Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook                       Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram   A Milne Shares:  A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email:      OJO Email

A few episodes ago, I had Bob Heilig on the show and I asked him if there was anyone he could recommend for the podcast, and he said that Michelle Myers was the first to come to his mind! After he connected us, I quickly understood exactly why he thought that! In this episode, Michelle talks us through her childhood and church life, how she quickly felt the call to action in His name. Though everyone's journey to a successful business is different-- Michele firmly believes that relationships are at the core of a solid network, where being up front honest are the best ways to build clients and recruits. By under-promising and over delivering, she's been able to grow her business from what was once a small seed into the fruitful tree it is today! Episode Highlights: Michelle's childhood, and her church life How God saved her How she found her place in marketing Underpromise, but overdeliver Connect with Michelle Myers: SheWorksHisWay.com NetworkMarketingNobility.com @sheworkshisway | Instagram @networkmarketingnobility | Instagram Thank you so much for listening! See you on our next episode!

When we are feeling overwhelmed, burdened, or near burnout why is it that our reflex is always to add? Add a new system to take on more, add some type of organizational tool to help us stay afloat, add help so that we can continue to carry our already full plates. What would happen if we attempted to subtract, rather than add?Well, today that's something we are going to explore.Leidy Klotz is the Copenhaver Associate Professor at the University of Virginia. Today we are discussing his new book Subtract, and believe us when we say after this interview is over, his book is going to be just about the only thing you're going to want to add to your life. We cover the “why” behind our tendency to add to our plates, what we can do to start shifting our thinking, and how all of this impacts us as humans.If you've related to our previous episode about feeling less joy, more burnout, and feeling on the verge of giving up, don't miss today's episode as we continue to conversation and get one step closer to truly becoming Wellthy.Episode Highlights:Michelle tries to fire Brad and then proceeds to butcher Leidy's intro. (Maybe Michelle should be the co-host.)What it means to truly subtract.How we have been conditioned to add rather than subtract.What we can subtract from our lives to live more abundantly.How the overload of information has impacted us as humans.Michelle and Brad leave listeners with a BIG CLIFFHANGER for episode 24, so make sure you're subscribed!Find More on Guest: Order Subtract HereLeidy's Twitterleidyklotz.comLinks Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:Order Athletic Greens HERE!Get 15% off Real Coco Creamers on Amazon with the code: GETWELLTHY15Order my new cookbook HERE!IG: @thewholesmithsIG: @getwellthypodcast

Michelle’s in her pajamas and drinking champagne, and Suzanne is on her second glass of wine, so you know that today’s episode is going to be an interesting one. Both of our hosts have had some stress and anxiety in their lives, especially over the past couple weeks, and that has inspired this week’s topic of courage and a look at various perspectives on it, and the role it has played in their lives and the lives of others.   Michelle begins by sharing her continued wedding planning work, and then Suzanne offers some background on her extended family and the recent death of her aunt. They go on to define courage, recount some examples of it from both their own and others’ lives, and highlight its role in asking for help and apologizing. Suzanne’s recent panic attack, Prince Philip’s funeral, and a selection of profound quotes regarding courage are also discussed. Filled with its usual sense of fun, today’s episode also strikes an highly emotional and inspirational note as our hosts explore this most noble of human traits. Episode Highlights:   Michelle’s continued wedding planning Suzanne’s family and the death of her aunt Definitions of courage Some of their examples of courage Suzanne’s panic attack Prince Philip’s funeral The courage found in asking for help and apologizing Some quotes about courage Moments when courage was needed in their lives Quotes:   “The best part about this dress is it requires no Spanx.”   “It was very surreal to think that this group of five siblings were no longer together.”   “We've never had a year that we’ve canceled either of these get-togethers and this year we cancel two of them.”    “Sometimes I feel like courage just happens because it has to.”   “Courage does not always roar. Many times it’s that silent voice that says ‘Just try again’.”   “Are you more likely to regret it if you do it or are you more likely to regret it if you don't do it?”   “I wanted to slap her upside the head.”   “The courage was asking for help when he needed it.”   “If we go through life assuming that people want to help instead of being afraid that they don't want to help, doesn't it kind of put a whole different perspective on life?”   “If I can help somebody, if I can do something nice for you, that is how I show my love and my gratitude and my feeling.”   “The only time you can be courageous is when you're dealing with something you’re afraid of.”   “Our inner voices are nasty little bitches.” Links:   Homepage:  Orange Juice Optional   Goodnight Sweet Bear:  Goodnight Sweet Bear   Why Hello! Modern Home:  Why Hello! Modern Home                   Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook                       Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram   A Milne Shares:  A Milne Shares To share comments & podcast ideas please email:    OJO Email

Today, Michelle and Brad have their first repeat guest, Stephanie Telfer-Lara!As you guys know, Stephanie is a spiritual psychologist and today she shares all about what it means to tap into our higher selves. She explains how spirituality can play into our lives, why it's important in the first place, how we can discover what spirituality means for ourselves, and more.This episode goes deep, but in a way that is easy to understand and digest. Just like every other topic on this podcast, the goal is to remind you that wellness is so much more than what we put in our mouths and how many hours a day we exercise. There are essential elements that play into our wellness as a whole, and spirituality might very well be one that you're missing out on.Listen today to explore more about spirituality, what it might mean for you, and to learn about the tools that you can utilize to begin exploring your spiritual journey.Episode Highlights:Michelle and Brad anoint Stephanie as their first repeat guest.The difference between religion and spirituality.What makes people crave spirituality.How we can use spirituality to help us find our purpose.Difference between the ego and the higher self.Tools we can use to differentiate ego vs. higher self.Michelle tells a scary ghost story at the end, and even scarier she gives an update about Brad giving up caffeine--so listen all the way through!Find More on Stephanie:Book a Consultation with StephanieFind Stephanie's Course HereLinks Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:Order Athletic Greens HERE!Order my new cookbook HERE!IG: @thewholesmithsIG: @getwellthypodcast

In this episode of The Hyperfast Agent Podcast, host Dan Lesniak interviews Energy Expert Michelle Warnica. After a stressful career in the sales game, Michelle suffered a stroke that left the entire left side of her body paralyzed. Through willing surrender and attractive energy, Michelle was able to make a full recovery, and now teaches others how to use the same strategies to monetize their greatest gifts! Episode Highlights:  Michelle started her sales career as a teenager, going from shoes and cars to telecommunications. After having a stroke and being paralyzed on the entire left side of her body, Michelle made a miraculous full recovery. Now, Michelle helps people monetize their greatest gifts while giving value to humanity. As a professional optimist, Michelle knew that she was meant to do more than telecommunications. While in treatment and rehab, Michelle was forced to surrender to her situation and take care of herself. Many people in the stroke rehab area were full of anger and resistance, thus prolonging their recovery. Michelle was able to realize the importance of asking for help and support, contrary to human programming. It's important to go with the flow and allow things to happen as they are rather than resisting. In the last year, the world has moved from the Age of Pisces to the Age of Aquarius. Everything moves at a frequency and puts off certain vibrations and energy out to the universe. The vibrations of the emotions of the world have sped up in the last year, meaning things are happening much faster. As the energy and vibrations of the earth change, the human body changes along with it. COVID has forced people to look inside their own lives and realize that changes need to be made. There's an energy around the words that we use, such as driving sales compared to allowing sales. As the world moves forward, the human race is going to move more towards attracting success rather than chasing it. The past year has seen the collective intuition around the world heighten. COVID has had the positive effect of teaching people to be more conscious of themselves and the planet. Before you can attract your ideal client, you have to know who your ideal client is. Allowing what is to be is not the same as giving in or giving up; there's a lesson waiting in every event. No matter what is happening to you, whether it's good or bad, you are putting out an energy that attracts those things. Plenty of people sabotage their own results by complaining and intending unconsciously. People make the mistake of putting out unworthy energy that does not attract others to them. It's very challenging for most people to make changes in their lives because we are creatures of habit. Things just seem to work out for those that are able to stay in that peak state where their energy is very high. Michelle advises new salespeople to look at every prospect as an opportunity to meet a new person. It's important for seasoned salespeople to stay in a constant state of learning and evolution. Every failure should be seen as an opportunity to learn a lesson, that's what life is about. 3 Key Points: Michelle suffered a devastating stroke that left her paralyzed on the left side of her body. By completely surrendering to her situation, she was able to make a miraculous full recovery. It's important to target those that are like you and to focus on the clients that are making that big impact on your business. To know your ideal client, you must know yourself. No matter what kind of results you are getting from work or life in general, you are putting out the type of energy that attracts those results. Resources Mentioned: Learn more about Hyperfast Academy; Join Dan & Keri's Team at kerishullcareers.com Dan Lesniak (Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram)  Michelle Warnica (website, LinkedIn, Calendly, Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Group) Schumann Resonance Tony Robbins The Surrender Experiment Getting to Know YOU

“Oh, you think parenting toddlers is hard? Just wait until the teen years!”Chances are if you're a parent, at one point or another, someone has projected their negative feelings toward being a parent of older kids. But is that really the narrative we need to accept?Today on Get Wellthy, we are chatting with Kirsten Cobabe who is known as the “teen whisperer” and has some amazing resources for parents of teens. Kirsten was so helpful in answering many of the questions that come along with being parents of teens. Not only was she helpful, but she was encouraging. Parenting teens doesn't have to feel like a continuous struggle, in fact it can be enjoyable.Listen today to hear some tips from Kirsten as we cover everything from how we can be intentional as parents to what we can do to facilitate healthy communication with our growing kids.Episode Highlights:Michelle and Brad seriously contemplate the status of Brad's “temporary-ness” as he continues to try to escape work for the hot tub. Spoiler alert, sounds like he will be temporary for a while.How easy it is to carry the way our parents “parented” us into our our parenthood journeys.Why it's so important to be intentional as parents in the pre-teen-teen age ranges.How to approach conversations and facilitate healthy communication with our teens.Oversharing vs. being able to let them know that we understand where they are coming from.How to break our kids into technology in a healthy and realistic way.How school has changed this year and how to support our kids through it.How to approach kids who don't open up.Find More on Kirsten Cobabe:kirstencobabe.comIG: @kirstencobabeTeen 2.0 by Robert Epstein  Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:Get 20% off your first Belcampo order with the code: WHOLESMITHSGet 15% off Real Coco Creamers on Amazon with the code: GETWELLTHY15Order my new cookbook HERE!IG: @thewholesmithsIG: @getwellthypodcast