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Key Takeaways: How did Dr. Marcelle get into this career field? Companies see 80-hour workweeks as “full-time” now. If you have adrenal issues, you don’t have an immune system that works. The good news is, you can do something about it! But it first goes with getting into the root cause. It’s important to experiment with your body and what feels right to you. Love yourself and be gentle on this journey. What’s the difference between adrenal fatigue or something like the Epstein-Barr virus? What is cortisol? We don’t really realize how much we overextend ourselves. Remember, if you can’t take care of yourself, you can’t take care of anybody around you. There is no one-size-fits-all diet out there. Each person is different. We need to embrace our sexuality. So many couples still have a fear of talking about sex despite being married 20-30 years. When you get older, do you lose your sex drive? NO! At 70 years old, what is Dr. Marcelle’s secret?   Episode Summary: It is a myth that we lose our sex drive as we get older. Why live in sexual pain and work burnout when you can revitalize yourself and live a version that is authentic, healthy, and full of life! Dr. Marcelle unpacks why so many of us are completely gassed out, what we can do about it, and how we can get back in touch with our sensual selves.   Guest Bio: Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN, NP, is passionate about transforming the way women experience healthcare through an integrative approach. She co-founded the world-renowned Women to Women Clinic in 1983 with the vision not only to treat illness but also to help support her patients in pro-actively making healthier choices to prevent disease. She has successfully treated thousands of individuals through her unique approach to wellness. She is also the author of several books including, The Core Balance Diet, Is It Me or My Adrenals? and Is It Me or My Hormones?   Resources for a Younger Lifestyle: Dr. Robyn Benson’s Free Youthful Aging eGuide Connect with Dr. Marcelle: Marcellepick.com & Womentowomenhealthcarecenter.com   Quotes:   “If you have adrenal issues, you don’t have an immune system that works. Your hormones are terrible, and your thyroid doesn’t work as well. You can’t think.”   “It’s not being selfish to do self-care. It’s really about honoring yourself.”   “Men’s testosterone levels have gone down 50% in the last 20-30 years. That’s huge. It’s going to affect their sex drive.”   “We have been sexual beings from the beginning time, but our culture is very much puritanical about talking about it.”

“If you're wanting to learn, grow and develop, you need to adjust your views because your current views are keeping you where you are at currently.” Episode Summary: It is easy to dream about the future. But are we ready to make the necessary changes to achieve the future we want? Dr. Benjamin Hardy, organizational psychologist and best-selling author of Willpower Doesn't Work and Personality is Not Permanent, gives life lessons that help you understand how your mind works and how the strength of your will is your most important achievement. Listen to this episode to learn how to get out of your mind, change your perspective, and achieve everything you want with love and courage. In This Episode You Will Learn: The different types of trauma and how to face them in your life. How to manage the constant changes in your personality. 5 steps to become the best version of yourself. What to do and how to help someone with mental illness. The importance of setting goals and sticking to them. Some Questions That I Ask: How did you start in organizational psychology and writing? What is willpower, and what is its alternative, to create change in our lives? How fast can one person change? Who are we if we are not our personality? How can we conceptualize a future based on the trauma of our wounded past? How can we connect with God?

Episode Summary: It is so easy for us to go about our daily life oblivious to the hurt and pain and bondage of others around us. But human trafficking, exploitation, and abuse are happening to people in our own cities and neighborhoods. In this episode, my guest, Brenda Harkins, and I talk about this troublesome issue, and how victims can find hope and healing. Quotables from the episode: So many of us have no idea that trafficking happens right here in the United States, and in our own cities. There are over 300,000 trafficked victims in the United States. California is the most trafficked state, and Texas is second. Within Texas, Houston is the most trafficked city, and Dallas/Ft. Worth is the second most trafficked city in Texas. Once it gets on your radar, you begin noticing girls/women with a more controlling adult who won’t let them speak for themselves, and they avert their eyes. As parents, we need to be having discussions with our children to help safeguard them. We must talk about it. We must explain the dangers of social media, and trusting strangers…even those who seem extremely interested and friendly. People pose as people they are not. They need to know never to give personal information out online. People are sent into schools to befriend those who may not have friends, and then they will groom them until the children believe they are truly their friend, but their real intentions are otherwise. We must talk to our children about the reality of this, and we must be involved enough to know our children’s friends and their families. We all have an Egypt, a wilderness, and a promised land. With Egypt we think of the slavery of the Israelites, but it was a place that saved their lives because during a famine it was a place they could get food.  Often, in our lives, what starts out as a safe place, can become a place where we are trapped or in bondage (like addictions, or unhealthy relationships). The Israelites left Egypt and were about to enter a place of freedom, when they stepped into the wilderness which was unfamiliar to them. Sometimes the unfamiliar can seem worse than what we know because we don’t know what to expect. The wilderness experience is where we can come alongside and tell others that we are with them and they do not have to walk their journey alone, as they walk toward their Promised Land. Too often, we become comfortable in our discomfort because it’s what we know, and we fear the unknown because we don’t know how to navigate that. But we don’t have to know how to navigate that if we are trusting our heavenly Father. There is often a relationship between being trafficked, exploited, or abused, and those never knew the love of their earthly parents. The enemy manipulates people into believing that others can be trusted who will violate that trust. People in abusive situations don’t always recognize that they are being abused, frequently because it’s all we know. Or we downplay our own situation thinking it isn’t as bad as someone else. But the truth is, what hurt you, hurt you…regardless of what anyone else is going through. Once we become aware of it, we need to take care of our pain. If we grow up with relationships that aren’t loving or that are abusive, we often get involved later in unloving or abusive relationships because it’s all we know. What we experience feels normal for us until we are shown something different. It takes quite an awareness and it’s hard for those in an abusive situation to see it on their own, but others can help them. Check your relationships and ask, “Am I control of the decisions I make, or is someone else making those decisions for me?” “Am I fearful of standing up for myself or voicing my desires or opinions?” Frequently we mistake love because we listen to others’ words rather than paying attention to their actions. Ask yourself if there is anyone in your life, who you know loves you, who are speaking to you about concern they have about your relationships? Open up your mind to the possibility that if this sounds familiar, then ask those around you who you trust, “You know I just want to be sure that I’m as healthy as I can be, and that I’m seeing the situation for what it is, and I’m wondering what you see?” If you are feeling like you don’t have a safe person, I promise you, the Lord is safe. If you sit still with Him in the quiet and listen, He will speak in your heart. There will be thoughts in your mind that you didn’t think of…those thoughts are from the Holy Spirit. You are not alone…God is there. If your gut is saying, “Could it be?” Then that’s enough reason for some exploration. Love requires a choice. If God had made everyone to love him, we would all be robots. Because He gives us choice, there are some who choose evil. In the midst of the most difficult situation, we live in a broken world with people who make poor choices, but He is still present with us.  He wants us to choose love, and for those who don’t choose love, God will ultimately hold them accountable for their actions, and they will have to answer to Him. God wants a relationship with us so badly, but He won’t force us to stay there with Him, yet He always has open arms waiting for us to come back to Him. What about submission? Isn’t a wife supposed to submit to her husband? The Lord tells us to submit to one another, so we cannot always focus on the woman. God says the man’s responsibility is to love his wife like Christ loves the church. When he does that, then a woman would willingly submit to her husband if she knew he would die for her. Submission is an act of the will, that we choose to do to someone else. If someone demands that we submit, then they are attempting to get us to yield to evil. Submission is an act of will that we choose to offer. There is healing available. Trauma can affect us on so many levels. But there is healing and hope through counseling, through ministries. The pain and emptiness and fear you feel doesn’t have to stay there. God can remove even the trauma from our brains. The hope is that there is healing, and that there are relationships who do not desire to manipulate but instead to truly love you. If you are feeling guilt and condemnation, that does not come from God. Instead, God offers opportunity. That opportunity might be for healing, and for you to understand your true identity in Christ. Reach out: Reach out to organizations who are willing to be your advocate. Reach out to the National Trafficking Hotline. Reach out to a counselor or a pastor. Scripture References: Isaiah 61:1- 4: “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners…so they will be called oaks of righteousness…they will rebuild the ancient ruins, they will raise up the former devastations…the desolations of many generations. I Corinthians 2:9 – “Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has the mind conceived all that God has prepared for those that love Him.” Revelation 12:11 – “They overcame…by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony.” Recommended Resources: “Crossing Over: Living Your Purpose on Purpose” by Brenda Harkins Courageously You e-book by Brenda Harkins is available free here:  https://brendaharkins.com/courageously-you-ebook/ If you are in a trafficking situation, the National Trafficking Hotline number is 888-373-7888. If you are in a situation of domestic violence or rape in Tarrant County, contact the Women’s Center hotline that is answered 24/7 at 817-927-2737. General counseling is also offered at the Women’s Center.  For more info on that you can call 817-927-4000. If you desire ministry for heart wounds you want the Lord to heal you are welcome to message me at https://transformteaminternational.org/contact/. That form will send me an email. Just please put HELP in the subject line so it won’t slip by me. If our ministry is able to help you, we will.  If not, we have plenty of excellent resources where we can refer you.  Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Brenda Harkins: Website / Facebook Brenda / Facebook Arukah Houses / LinkedIn Brenda For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book HopePrevails /  Website  /  Blog  / Facebook / Facebook Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn /  Instagram  / Pinterest / YouTube Guest: Brenda Harkins is a believer in seemingly impossible possibilities.  As a Mediator, Coach, Minister, Author and Speaker, Brenda works to clear the way for people to walk in the fulness God has prepared for them. She believes in the dreams God has put in each heart and takes joy in helping people fulfill those dreams by helping dismantle roadblocks and build super highways to their Destiny. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

MEET THE GUEST: Courtney Tarrant is a leading Facebook Ads expert who has managed over $2 million dollars in ad spend and has helped grow brands from six to seven figures and beyond.  She has extensive knowledge in the world of Facebook and Instagram paid advertising and works with successful ecommerce stores and online entrepreneurs helping them scale and grow their businesses beyond their wildest dreams.  Courtney is a passionate, successful entrepreneur that believes in living a life of intention and creating a life and business that she loves. She cares deeply about her clients and focuses on helping them create a life and business they love by ensuring their advertising dollars are well spent, creating leads and sales on demand.  Courtney lives in Texas on a nearly 3,000-acre ranch with her husband, Will, and their 3 dogs, which allows her to unplug and recenter her focus by taking hikes nearly every day. WHERE TO FIND COURTNEY ONLINE: Facebook Page: @adswithcourtney Facebook Group: @FBAdsEmpire Instagram: @courtneyrtarrant  EPISODE SUMMARY: It's another special episode of the Market Like a Boss podcast because I am joined by Facebook Ads guru, Courtney Tarrant. If you struggle with creating and running a successful Facebook ad, this episode is the answer! Courtney has been working in social media marketing since 2010 and began venturing on paid social ads before it even became big. When her family moved to a ranch where marketing jobs are scarce, she decided to start her own business in order to create opportunities for herself. Courtney's business has grown and now she's working with entrepreneurs from all over the world! She enjoys educating people about strategies on how you can spend money effectively on ads and still be profitable. According to Courtney, ads are important to your business because it helps you become more visible without the hassle of continuously posting content and engaging with people on social media every single time, and it gets you introduced to new people. However, ads don't just magically work miracles in your business. You have to know if you're ready to actually run them. Courtney shares how you would know if you're ready to run ads: 1. You need to have CLARITY. Understand what your goals are and be very specific on what you want to achieve. Remember the ABC of advertising: Audience - Who are you going after? Budget - How much can you spend? Calendar - Do you have the availability to take on clients? 2. You need to have a certain level of conversion that's happening on your website prior to starting ads. If you're looking for lead generation, there should already be at least 20% conversion rate on your landing page before you start running an ad because you'll have to spend more if you're getting less than that. If it's your first time running ads, what's the first step that you should take? Courtney advises that you should get some training first before diving into the world of social ads. You can also ask for help from ads experts if you don't want to do this on your own. Both can certainly give you amazing results. Courtney also discusses the top 3 mistakes people make when it comes to ads: 1. Investing without strategy Ask yourself, "How much can I spend to acquire a lead or a sale?" Be very clear on what your strategy is before spending. There should always be a goal associated with the money that you spend on ads.  2. Not having clarity on who your audience is Knowing who your target audience is will draw more success in running an ad. If you don’t get the right people to your ad, you’ll be wasting a lot of money. 3. Not retargeting Retargeting is when you use your ads to target an existing audience. This is a great chance to offer an opportunity to your warm audience to take the next step into working with you. Retargeting a warm audience can also result in a higher conversion rate. "Don't give up on ads. Ads can be so beneficial for your business as long as you're doing them the right way. Your message and your business is worth being heard. Get your message out to the masses so that you can continue to move forward and change the world." - Courtney Tarrant If you're planning to run or currently running an ad, check out Courtney's self-audit tool to see how your ads are performing so you can learn what’s working and where you need to improve.   Connect with Market Like a Boss!  Continue the conversation in Michelle’s Facebook Group  Find out how you can work with Michelle at Vroom Communications Grab your copy of Michelle’s free guide - 5 Steps to Get Clients Like a Boss.    Listen + Subscribe on ITUNES or STITCHER I’d greatly appreciate a podcast rating and review so that this podcast can reach more women!  Search for the podcast in your podcast app (Market Like a Boss) Scroll down and click 5 stars Tap “Write a Review” & enter a brief review Press send

Episode Summary: It’s a common phenomenon: presents are unwrapped, resolutions are made, decorations are put away, bills arrive and with them often come the post-holiday blues. We often feel deflated, let down, and perhaps weighed down by a few extra pounds. Are you having a hard time resuming your normal activities? Has your energy been replaced by the winter sluggishness? Does it seem no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to find your joy in the aftermath of the holidays? Then stick with us today as we talk about hope for overcoming SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder or the post-holiday blues. Quotables from the episode: There is a diagnosis called SAD “Seasonal Affective Disorder” which often happens to people during the winter months when it is often dark, gloomy, and less sunlight during the day. The lack of sunlight does contribute to seasonal affective disorder which is a form of depression during the winter months. ALL depression is significant. But often we experience a let-down following the holidays which contributes to mild, post-holiday blues. And frequently we experience expectations that aren’t met during the holiday season that leave us feeling inadequate or unappreciated or devalued which can leave us feeling down after the holidays are over. To make matters worse, not everyone experiences a merry Christmas, which can make going into a new year even more difficult. Grief and depression are NOT the same thing, but often, those who are grieving also experience a bout of depression. We serve a God who is rich in mercy and grace, but so often we don’t extend the same grace and mercy to ourselves or others. I’m grateful for the Biblical greats who we can read about who have struggled with depression. Just like David or Elijah. David often cried “why so downcast oh my soul?” and in the next moment he was praising God. “Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression” was written to encourage others who are struggling with the blues or a more significant case of depression. It’s the kind of book I wish I had had when I was depressed. If you are experiencing a change in mood, a change in appetite, energy, or sleep, and have been experiencing such changes for more than a couple of weeks, you may be experiencing SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder, the blues or a more significant depression. But that is not something to be ashamed of. And you need to know you are not alone. There isn’t a magic bullet for depression. It’s something we have to walk through. But God walks with us and can bring us through it. There is no right or wrong experience of depression. Everyone’s experience is different, and it can change from time to time. Not everyone who is depressed feels down all the time…many experience depression as irritability, agitation, or anger. Overcoming SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder, depression or the blues is a process. You didn’t become depressed overnight and it won’t go away overnight. But small baby steps will make a difference. To help mitigate the effect of SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder or the post-holiday blues: Plan one thing each day that you enjoy. (i.e. take a bubble bath, read for 15-20 minutes) Write it in your day planner. It prioritizes self-care. If you don’t take care of yourself, you have nothing left to pour out to others. When we feel depressed, we can feel like we have nothing left to look forward to, especially after the holidays, but this can give us something small to look forward to. Instead of listening to the news, listen to calming music or text a friend to give yourself an emotional holiday for a few minutes. Sometimes when you are the one experiencing the blues or depression, you want others to reach out to you. It’s easy to believe the lie that no one understands or cares. But be the one to reach out to someone else. Start the dialogue. Don’t let yourself give in to the enemy of your soul who wants you to isolate. (Karl Meninger gave the advice to get up off the couch, go out their door, go across the railroad track and find someone else to help because when we invest in others it brings joy. Today we don’t even have to go across the railroad tracks…we can text, email, or share with others through social media). Establish a set bedtime. This allows your brain to replenish it’s naturally occurring neurotransmitters that we often take medication for. A consistent bedtime is crucial. Enjoy a balanced diet with an emphasis on sufficient protein. Without protein, your brain cannot think clearly or regenerate those naturally occurring neurotransmitters. Just 10-15 minutes of exercise can make a positive difference in our mood. Many people who are depressed don’t feel like they have any energy. But the less you do, the less energy you will have. If you start with 5 minutes of exercise a day, you will get more energy and you can extend that to 10 minutes a day, and then 15 minutes, etc. Find some form of exercise that you enjoy, that will help you continue with it even when you don’t feel like it. You might also consider exercising with a friend. That helps with accountability, as well as the social aspect which can help our mood. Pay attention to the thoughts you have. Our feelings are the outward manifestation of the thoughts you believe. Scripture tells us to take every thought captive. That means pay attention to your thoughts and ask if they agree with what God says. If they do not, you must replace those thoughts with the truth of God’s word. When you read God’s word and come across scriptures that really hit you in the heart, write them down and repeat them out loud. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Then when you need them, the Holy Spirit will remind you of those truths, but he can only remind us of those things we’ve already known. Consider listening to our other podcast episodes about depression. Consider reading Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression and the Hope Prevails Bible Study for more information and advice written from the perspective of both a doctor who has diagnosed and treated patients, as well as one who has walked through the depression journey herself. If you have experienced any of the signs and symptoms of depression mentioned above, for more than a couple weeks, consider consulting with your general practitioner to rule out any contributing medical condition, or to see if depression is the cause of such symptoms. If any and all medical conditions have been ruled out, and depression deemed to be the reason for your struggle, consider seeking out the advice and wisdom of a mental health practitioner for ongoing support. Scripture References: Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 30:5 Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. 2 Corinthians 5:17 “faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.” Recommended Resources: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK [8255]) is a United States-based suicide prevention network of 161 crisis centers that provides a 24/7, toll-free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. After dialing 1-800-273-TALK (8255), the caller is routed to their nearest crisis center to receive immediate counseling and local mental health referrals. The Lifeline supports people who call for themselves or someone they care about. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org 6 Tips for Coping with the Post-Holiday Blues Is It the Blues or Something Else? When You Have the Blues The Post-Holiday Blues Two Triggers for the Post-Holiday Blues A Fast Track to the Holiday Blues Pro-Actively Beat the Winter Blues Part 1 Pro-Actively Beat the Winter Blues Part 2 Pro-Actively Beat the Winter Blues Part 3 Pro-Actively Beat the Winter Blues Part 4 Pro-Actively Beat the Winter Blues Part 5 Pro-Actively Beat the Winter Blues Part 6 Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Social Media Links for Host and Guest: For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book HopePrevails /  Website  /  Blog  / Facebook / Facebook Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn /  Instagram  / Pinterest / YouTube About Dr. Michelle Bengtson: Dr. Michelle Bengtson is an international speaker, and the author of the bestselling, award winning “Hope Prevails: Insights From A Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression,” the award winning companion “Hope Prevails Bible Study” and the newly released “Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promise.s” She has been a board certified clinical neuropsychologist for more than twenty years. This doctor knows pain and despair firsthand and combines her professional expertise and personal experience with her faith to help others be all God created them to be. Using sound practical tools, she affirms worth and encourages faith. Dr. Bengtson offers hope as a key to unlock joy and relief—even in the middle of the storm. She and her husband of thirty-two years have two teenage sons and reside in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. She blogs regularly on her own site: http://www.DrMichelleBengtson.com and is on most social media platforms. She is also a popular podcast show host of “Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson” at Apple Podcasts. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

Episode Summary “It’s time to turn up the volume on your inner voice and turn down the noises of life.” We invite you in on the conversation of how we hear and receive information from our intuition - how acting on our intuition rebuilds trust that leads to believing in yourself as well as something bigger looking out for you. Can plants talk? Building a stronger connection to your own inner wisdom by listening to theirs. Here how you can get supported to create, discern, heal and grow your connection to yourself. Guests: AmberJane Show NotesFollowing your giftsExamples of intuitionPlant WisdomEssential Oils Links Mentioned: Plant Wisdom - Spiritual Messages from the Plant Kingdom Free Master Class Oct. 11th Register here : http://bit.ly/2mJbA7M A FREE Spiritual First Aid Kit - a collection of resources and activities that you can do to stop from spiralling down Living Ritual Daily - an 8 Week Course http://amberjanehealing.com/living-ritual-daily Follow Us:http://amberjanehealing.com/https://www.facebook.com/Amber-Jane-Healing-220417372195914/https://www.instagram.com/amberjanehealing/Hello@amberjanehealing.com 

What we're talking about in this episode How to optimize your productivity while still having a restful daily quality of life Ways to prioritize yourself and say no to the difficult things with ease Specific foods you should be focusing on eating at home and on the road Why you should stop playing it small and diminishing your own light Which oils can help you optimize your hormones, sleep and endocrine system   Episode Summary It is never selfish to put yourself first, but yet so many of our society's beliefs make us feel guilty or unworthy of being at the top of our own list. After realizing this Elena Brower realized that enough was enough and started her journey to self-actualization and the importance of serving others.  A yogi and entrepreneur extraordinaire, author, mother and DoTerra Double Diamond, Elena is here to dismiss common myths about self-care, highlight the importance of how you talk to yourself and help you tap into what your mind, body, and heart need to be both fulfilled and happy. Elena is a force of nature who brings realness, authenticity, and love to everything she does. If you want to adopt a mindset of self-care as a necessity and are looking for some inspiration to better yourself, uplevel your personal practices and live in your authentic self, Elena is the guru that you need to hear from.  Getting older is a privilege, and with Elena’s guidance, you can embody her ability to age gracefully and stop playing it small. Its time to practice being yourself so that you can deserve the respect you should be commanding.  Do you use self-care as a treat or a necessity? Share what ways you prioritize you in the comments on the episode page.   Quotes “All of the people for whom I'm working, how can I work for them really intelligently and really efficiently so that I am not overworking so that I am not busy?” (14:53) “It is so important for me to continue to practice being exactly who I am so that I can share my message as far and as wide as I can because I know it is working.” (21:58) “I needed a place to write and I couldn't find the right journal. Nothing was having the right pitch or the right tone, it was all too playful, too sexual, too practical, it just wasn't for me. So I created the journal that I wanted to write in.” (37:35) “I think one of the most important things I have learned as of late, very recently, is to stop downplaying what I am doing well and focus instead on how I am going to serve with that skill or talent.” (46:06)   Resources Mentioned Elena Brower Website Practice You: The Journal by Elena Brower The Practice You Podcast with Elena Brower Art of Attention by Elena Brower and Erica Jago Follow Elena on Facebook | Instagram Glo.com Follow Dr. Mariza’s Virtual Book Club on Facebook | Instagram   Other Resources: The Essential Oils Hormone Solution by Dr. Mariza Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

"Having a weight problem is just a symptom of something not working well in your body." Episode Summary: It is widely known that fitness and nutrition are tightly linked. However, there is a huge amount of contradictory information floating around, making it really difficult to distinguish fact from myth. In this episode, best-selling author and celebrity fitness expert, JJ Virgin talks about the common myths in the weight loss field and explains the key to losing weight and keeping it off. Some Questions I Ask: How did you find your path to becoming a fitness expert? What are some of the foods that we should avoid? Are there any specific foods that you would recommend? What is the importance of timing for eating? Why is the hour at which you go to sleep important? In This Episode You Will Learn: 4 keys to healthier eating. How to have a healthy relationship with sugar. 4 myths about dieting and exercise. What water can do for your metabolism. The reasons we crave sugar and how to get off of it. 3 lessons for any aspiring health coach.

Nehemiah Davis is a true example of what one can achieve if they try. At the age of 31, he is an award-winning author, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He was raised by his mother and grandmother, and even though the odds may have been against him, he started his first business at age 21 and started giving back almost immediately. He now runs three businesses and the Nehemiah Davis Foundation which helps disadvantaged youth, feeds the homeless in Philadelphia, and helps people all around the world. Episode Summary: It's time for part two of the Results NOT Resolutions series. Nehemiah Davis is here to talk about how every one of us deserves our own circle of greatness. We talk about how Nehemiah and I met. Nehemiah shares what the circle of greatness is. He also talks about seeking counsel from mentors who have done what you want to do and expanding your mind. He shares his story and how changing your mindset can change your life. We also talk about entrepreneurship, giving back, finding mentors, and having a network.   CLIFF NOTES An Instagram profile and a chance meeting on the street led to Nehemiah being able to propose on the Steve Harvey show thanks to Patrice. That is the power of relationships and not looking for anything in return. We are blessed to be a blessing by creating connections for people and not expecting anything in return. The circle of greatness is a community that connects people that can help support one another. It's great when one person creates connections, but it's even greater when it's an entire community creating connections. Keeping resources in the circle and having people smarter and sharper than you in your circle is the key to success. It's important to seek wise advice and counsel from people who have done it. If you want to become a millionaire, learn from a millionaire. Now is the best time to get into entrepreneurship and create your wealth. Nehemiah teaches kids how to be entrepreneurs and create their own jobs. It’s so important to learn the mindset. Quotes from the show: “If you bless people for the right reasons, you don't have to dangle it over their heads forever.” - Patrice Washington “Stop doing a million things a few times and getting upset about the results.” - Patrice Washington Finding a mentor is the fast track to your success formula. - Nehemiah Davis “Your Circle of Greatness is created by connecting people who can compliment you in your growth.” - Nehemiah Davis “You only grow to the extent of those that are around you.” - Nehemiah Davis “The moment you put in your mind it won't work, it won't work.” - Nehemiah Davis Nehemiah’s Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions Define Success: Waking up every single day and being able to do what you love to do. Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less: Living your passion. One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth: Think and Grow Rich Fill-in the Blanks… “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”: “My name is Nehemiah Davis and the truth about wealth is being able to wake up, do what you love, and generate income from doing what you love.”   Links: Nehemiah Davis @NeoDaviso on Twitter Nehemiah Davis on LinkedIn The Nehemiah Davis Foundation on Facebook Nehemiah Davis on Facebook Nehemiah Davis Instagram Your Virtual Admin Expert   Become an Official Purpose Chaser: http://www.iamapurposechaser.com Join Patrice’s Pod Club: http://www.patricespodclub.com To check out ALL of our past guests + episodes: www.patricewashington.com/Listen If you have questions about booking Patrice or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@seekwisdomfindwealth.com. Find me in Social Media: Our podcast hashtag is #RedefiningWealth Instagram: @SeekWisdomPCW Twitter: @SeekWisdomPCW Facebook: @SeekWisdomPCW YouTube: @SeekWisdomPCW

What we're talking about it this episode! The implications of chronic stress on the body and what you can do about it Why family lineage and lifestyle may be playing a bigger role in your hormones than you realize Ways to get your HPA access and body back on track from excess stress How to begin to heal your hormones and get to the root cause of your problems Becoming more objective about your stressors and balancing your cortisol   Episode Summary: It is officially 2019 and I am so excited to continue on this healing journey with you. To kick off the New Year, I thought I would take this opportunity to identify and help you better understand the #1 precursor to hormone chaos in the body. Now, what is the single greatest risk to the hormones that are helping keep our bodies on track you ask? That would be chronic stress! While researching my new book I discovered a ‘Hormone Trifecta’, three simple ways to begin to heal your hormones and get to the root cause of your problems. Today I am sharing with you all the details of this Trifecta, and how it can help you reset your hormones, boost your metabolism and get your energy back on track. I am diving into everything from how you can learn to eat for your hormones, why you should begin implementing self-care today, how to gain deep and restful sleep, and the ultimate power of essential oils to instantly reset your hormone and energy levels. Everything from the biochemical changes in our brains that happen during survival mode, to the physical toll of increasing stress and why you need to be resetting your HPA access to get back down to Earth, is on the table today. A New Year is the time to put your body first and make sure you are getting everything you need to be the best version of you. The list of hormone-related symptoms can go on and on, and it’s time to put an end to the struggle and start living your best life!                        What are your health and wellness related goals for the New Year? Let me know in the comments section on the episode page!   Quotes: “Your body wants to be well and it wants to function at peak capacity” (1:04) “I was determined to prove my worth through hard work, serving others and adding more to my plate. And at some point, my plate became this unmanageable crazy platter” (9:26) “Chronic stress responses can create hormonal responses that can promote obesity, chronic disease states and even increased mortality rates” (20:12) “I am so excited for this year for you and for me because I know this is the year we are going to create some massive and incredible changes not only for our bodies but for our lives” (37:50)   Resources Mentioned: Receive your Free Pre-Order Book Bonus Here EY 09: Morning Ritual’s with Dr. Mariza Dr. Mariza’s Hormone Masterclass   Other Resources: Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

What we're talking about it this episode! Prioritizing your work-life balance and the many facets of self-care How to bring mindfulness and yoga into your everyday life Figuring out a way to take care of yourself while putting your kids or others first Core things that you can begin to implement into the life you should be living The research that your doctors might not know that could save your health   Episode Summary: It is sad to say, but our current healthcare system tends to focus on big pharma, keeping our patients sick and feeding everyone the same information. Dr. Pedram Shojai saw this lack of knowledge in the filed and said enough is enough. Since then, he has written multiple books, produced many films and works as an advocate for anybody who needs a change in the operating system and wants to think more clearly about how they view health on a day to day basis. Well versed on topics ranging from kung-fu, Buddhism and the importance of our gut health, Dr. Shojai is a wealth of knowledge and an inspiration for anyone looking to change gears towards your health. Today we are diving into how to live life with intention, focus on your internal wellbeing, and explore the hidden secrets of your microbiome. While many of us believe that a vacation is all we need to reset our body and our mind, it takes much more than that to truly being to take care of yourself. Learn concrete tips for meditation and sustainability, why you might need to change the way your body operates, and the importance of thinking for yourself. If you are sick of being blindly lead by doctors, are looking for information on your microbiome, want to learn how to curate your diet and seek optimal results for your specific body, this episode is for you. An epic and real talk about how sick our society is and what we can do to fix it, today’s episode will help you create a framework to live your best healthy balanced life. How do you reset and take care of yourself? Let us know in the comments on the episode page!   Quotes: “I’m wanting to eradicate illness, and all I’m paid for, is frankly, to be honest, there are no incentives to even keeping people well because the money is all in treating sick people, right?” (6:29) “Oh my God who the hell wants to be normal!? Normal gets sick, normal has chronic disease, normal is being told what to wear by the Kardashians. Normal is not normal, right? Normal has become zombie automaton slave in this like world that we live in. So if you are trying to be normal you might as well check yourself in and get a hospital bed” (19:57) “The answer isn’t probiotics, it’s to live probiotically. Right, and its so hard to get through our thick skulls because we have been so trained to be like okay, what's the pill?” (27:16) “Cancer is cancer and it sucks. But then you start looking at the psychology of the person who says that, and you start looking at the toxicity levels in the microbiome, and then just the psyche that starts to develop around somebody who goes toxic, stays toxic, and instead of trying to heal themselves sort of leans into it.” (36:27)   Resources Mentioned: Interconnected: The Healing Secrets of the Microbiome Documentary Series Well.org Website The Urban Monk Website View Dr. Pedram’s Other Books   Other Resources: Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

“Life is a process of evolution. You are either evolving or you are dying.” Episode Summary: It is easy to get discouraged and avoid taking action when you are not exactly sure what your purpose in life is. In this powerful episode, you will learn the steps you can begin to take as your purpose is revealed to you, and some of the questions you can ask yourself to discover the direction in which your purpose lies. Some Questions I Ask: How do I find my purpose? What makes me alive? What would you do for free? What are the skills you have? What group of people do you feel an affinity with? In This Episode You Will Learn: The importance of your “soul line” vs your “goal line”. How to start living your purpose, even when you don’t yet know it. The importance of evolving in life. Why your purpose will change through life. 4 keys to find your life purpose.

[av_social_share title='Share this entry' style='' buttons='' custom_class='' admin_preview_bg='']   Episode Summary It’s not just about mindset that determines the success of your fundraising. We all have things that we want to do. We all want to make an impact wherever we can and we all want to feel good about the work that we do. A successful fundraising campaign isn’t just about mindset. It’s about much more than that. Successful fundraising is about figuring out how to make the pieces of your puzzle work. It’s about synchronicity and timing. It’s about building relationships and giving people the power to influence change. Figuring out who you are and surrounding yourself with people who understand your mission as much as you do is an integral part of successfully championing a cause. You need to learn to love what you do, regardless of the difficulty that the tasks may bring. This dogged determination and utmost willingness to make a sacrifice is paramount to the success of your campaign. But this isn’t all that you need. You may have all the fuel you could ever need, but without knowing how to actually drive a car, you aren’t going anywhere. And all that fuel, all that passion and determination, won’t amount to much without the proper strategies. Somewhere along the road, you’re going to encounter a few bumps. Some will be bigger than the others but you should perceive all of them in the same manner - as a learning experience. And with each learning experience, you need to be able to create a strategy that coincides with the lesson that you’ve learned. Our book, “Brick by Brick”, discusses a few ways on how you can polish your strategies so that you are able to produce more results while also minimizing the wastage of resources. You may have all the things you need for a fundraising campaign, but for you to fully realize your goals, you need to analyze your processes and optimize them to prevent the unnecessary expenditure of resources; because one way to slow your progress is by exerting effort that really isn’t necessary, to achieve results that aren’t truly up to your standards. In this episode, Beth Kanter, author of The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact Without Burnout shares to us the strategies that keep her energized and focused on her mission everyday, as well as a narrative on how she began her nonprofit fundraising journey. In this podcast episode, we’re going to talk about maintaining perspective and being able to work with a clear mind, and how this can help you avoid getting burnt out. We discuss some of the characteristics of a healthy organization, board, and community along with some of the best leadership strategies for young adults to help prepare themselves as future leaders. We’ll also be talking about making connections, measuring your audience’s reactions, and using data (qualitative and quantitative) to help you build your own community. We’re also going to discuss the challenges that you may encounter as you progress with your fundraising campaign and how you can overcome them. Best of all, Beth gives listeners her #1 suggestion for what you should take action on for your organization if you’re looking to find that special balance. About Beth Kanter Beth Kanter is the author of Beth’s Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media, one of the longest running and most popular blogs for nonprofits. Beth has over 30 years working in the nonprofit sector in technology, training, capacity building, evaluation, fundraising, and marketing. She is an internationally recognized trainer who has developed and implemented effective sector capacity building programs that help organizations integrate social media, network building, and relationship marketing best practices. Beth is an expert in facilitating online and offline peer learning, curriculum development based on traditional adult learning theory, and other instructional approaches. She has trained thousands of nonprofits around the world. [av_button_big label='Join the Grow Your Non-Profit Facebook Group!' description_pos='above' link='manually,https://www.facebook.com/groups/growyournonprofit/' link_target='' icon_select='yes-left-icon' icon='ue8f5' font='entypo-fontello' custom_font='#ffffff' color='theme-color' custom_bg='#444444' color_hover='theme-color-subtle' custom_bg_hover='#444444' custom_font_hover='#421c52!important' custom_class='' admin_preview_bg=''] Click here to join a community of non-profit professionals leveraging digital marketing and technology to grow their communities and improve their fundraising systems.  [/av_button_big]  

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of the Pulse nightclub shooting and discussion of discrimination toward LGBTQ+ individuals.Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a mental health or medical professional. If you are struggling with mental health issues, please seek professional help.Episode Summary: It has been … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 51 – Pride Month & the Love is Love Comic Anthology

Joe asks: "I study so much, I worry that I'm being inefficient." Episode Summary: It's important to make a distinction between "study" and "practice" What do you spend your time doing? There's a risk you are planted firmly in study mode, in which case wasting your time is a danger... There's only so much new information your brain can take in in one day, so in that sense, you certainly do get diminishing returns after a certain amount of "study" However, you can never spend too much time in the company of the language I would suggest you experiment with spending no more than one hour a day on focused study, and instead try to consume French with real activities: speaking with people, reading books, watching TV Create an immersion environment for yourself, based on the things you enjoy the most You won't get the same sense of daily progress, but you'll be priming yourself for a transformation in your French a --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

Day in Washington- The Disability Policy Podcast explores and discusses various aspects of disability policy. Each episode will cover a specific issue within disability, and/or a disability-related news article. These 5-10 minute podcasts offer an easy to understand introduction to disability policy and resources for those interested in further study. You can find the text of each podcast in the comments.  If you have difficulty downloading the podcast, please right-click and save it to your computer for playback. Episode Summary: It is a brand new year, but many of the legislative issues of 2007 still remain. This week's episode is a status update on a number of issues that have been discussed previously. These concerns include: hate crimes legislation, SCHIP, Medicaid reimbursement  and budget spending. Audio File:  Day in Washington Podcast #16 - Legislative Update (Appropriations, SCHIP, Medicaid Reimbursement, Hate Crimes) Show Notes - Introduction, Date of Podcast - Appropriations - State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) - The Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (S. 2499) - Medicaid Moratorium - Hate Crimes Legislation - Closing and Contact information - Disclaimer Resources Status of Appropriations Legislation H.R. 2764 Omnibus Appropriations Bill PR-USA Web - Air Force One Interview Regarding Omnibus Signing Washington Times Article - Bush signs SCHIP extension Healthcare Finance News Article - Bush OKs temporary SCHIP extension Ed Week Article - Bush Administration to Limit Medicaid Payments to Schools (Registration Required - Article also available via AP) New York Times, December 10, 2007 - Caving in on Hate Crimes http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/10/opinion/10mon3.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin New York Times, December 7, 2007 - Congress Drops Measure on Hate Crimes http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/07/washington/07cnd-hate.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1197029565-DsF9gkKrDjOrdI0Ysuw2jA Associated Press, December 6, 2007 - Congress Drops Hate Crimes Bill http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5g-qzyTMhhp_GuUHxzrX_Ew7eguBQD8TC7E200 NOTICE OF ERROR:  I refer to H.R. 2764 as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2007.  It is the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008.