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SHOW NOTES: On this show...we are releasing our need to over-perform, over commit, and over criticize as we break perfectionism’s power over us. Deep down we realize being perfect at everything every time without fail isn’t attainable but yet, it doesn’t stop us from raising our expectations and never being satisfied with anything other than winning. Think about that, the feeling of never being satisfied with our performance and therefore, never feeling the joy of accomplishment. That just won’t do. Perfectionism: refusal to accept any standard short of perfection.  Immediately my ears perk up when I hear the words “refusal to accept”. There is your wall keeping you from learning and growing. At what point in your life did you adopt this stance, the refusal to accept? In the early years when you were just getting started in life. You had all the energy and motivation but also a serious lack of experience and growth. Certainly not the ideal recipe for drawing such a line in the sand.  Refusal to accept any standard short of perfection. What then is perfect? Completely free from faults or defects, or as close to such a condition as possible. I wonder who added the “....or as close to such a condition as possible” HA It had to be when they figured out, perfect is impossible. So there you go, you have a safety net. When it can’t be perfect, get as close as you can.  But even that level of expectation can wreak havoc in your life. Nothing could be more subjective; when it can’t be perfect, get as close as you can. Are YOU ok with admitting THAT is as close as you can come to perfect and then being willing to stop and pat yourself on the back, a job well done!? Elizabeth Scott, a wellness coach specializing in stress management helps us answer these questions with an article she wrote for verywellmind.com: Perfectionist Traits: Do These Sound Familiar? Perfectionists are a lot like high achievers, but with some key differences. The following are ten telltale traits of perfectionists, that you may be able to spot in yourself or in the people you know. Do any of these sound familiar? All-or-Nothing Thinking Highly Critical Pushed by Fear Unrealistic Standards Focussed on Results Depressed by Unmet Goals Fear of Failure Procrastination Defensiveness Low Self-Esteem With all or nothing thinking, you have one try and that’s it. If the following people adopted that philosophy we wouldn’t have: Disney The lightbulb among a gazillion other inventions Harry Potter Dr. Suess Microsoft Oprah - and all she does Heck, even KFC! Rebecca Knight gives us some insight into How to Manage Your Perfectionism in an article she wrote for The Harvard Business Review Perfectionism is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can motivate you to perform at a high level and deliver top-quality work. On the other hand, it can cause you unnecessary anxiety and slow you down.  Look at the big picture Create a checklist Break the cycle of ruminationIdentify your triggers Don’t trust your first reaction Seek a diversion Think positive Get some perspective Monitor your progress Let’s all do a little visualization, shall we? You at age 21 (and if you are now 21, take it back to age 15) What if that person was still in charge today, make all your life’s decisions. Oh sure they thought they knew everything and were in total control and NO one could have told them differently. They weren’t open, honest, and un-opinionated. Hey give them a break, they were green which is a nice way of saying dumb. Ok, they were a little dumb.  They needed a gentle push, and some trials just challenging enough to open their eyes and to realize, they needed to accept help and possibly a different perspective. Possibly from people who have already been there and done that.  You learn from other people, walking through life, making mistakes, being down, and getting back up. Never should you refuse to accept whether it’s ideas, a new perspective, help, support, kindness, or love.  Shutting yourself off to change and accepting that you are as good as you will ever be is a travesty no matter what your age or present circumstance. You have the power for real change. Breaking the power of perfectionism gives you permission to try until you, just figure it out.  Awareness is breaking the power. Let’s dig more into the way we think and why. Micheal Schwantes shares 10 Things Emotionally Intelligent People Refuse to Think as a way to expose negative thinking patterns. All or nothing thinking Over-generalization Minimizing or magnifying (also, catastrophizing) Using words like "should," "need to," "must," and "ought to" as motivation Labeling Jumping to conclusions (mind-reading or fortune-telling) Discounting the positive Blame and personalization Emotional reasoning Mental filtering Ready to let go of the unobtainable and mind-shift to acceptance? Thomas Oppong wrote: Make Life Easier on Yourself by Accepting “Good Enough.” Don’t Pursue Perfection, Pursue Progress - for medium.com ...Done is better than perfect. The real world doesn’t reward perfectionists. It rewards people who get things done. Give yourself time in your life to wonder what’s possible and to make even the slightest moves in that direction. ...Free yourself from the fear of mistakes. When you follow your own true north you create new opportunities, have different experiences, and create a different life. You have the power to break perfectionism’s hold over you. It starts today with accepting who you are and where you are as good enough. Tomorrow you can forge out in a new direction.   CHALLENGE: let self-acceptance be the guide on your journey instead of blindly following the misleading beacon to perfection. You are good enough and change should come from a desire to learn and grow, not to please.    I Know YOU Can Do It!

Show Notes On this episode: Rob & C discuss what do you do when your prayers are not answered , how long do you promote a project after it has released, & why do MJ fans hold Lebron to such a strict standard? (1:58) What's Good: (6:31) Faith Segment: How do you deal with, when you don't get what you're praying for? (15:19) Song: "Finish Line" by Q-Flo ft Tone Spain, Atiba Halisi, & Briana Rae (19:05) CHH Segment: How long do you promote your project after it releases (30:19) Song: "Perfect" by Mike Renell (32:52) Sports Segment: NBA: Why do MJ fans hold Lebron to such a strict standard? NFL: Steelers lose their 1st game --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mtmv/support

SHOW NOTES: On this show...we are taking it down, ourselves that is. Just like a tackle in the game-winning play, we are taking ourselves down and getting out of our own way. Isn’t it just like us to sabotage a good thing, choose self-destructive behaviors over constructive ones, and be willing to justify it to the end. Today we are getting real. Honestly, who loses here? Or better yet, who isn’t winning? What if we negotiated a new deal. Instead of letting go and doing an about-face, we re-engineering our self-destructive behaviors into new self-serving behaviors. What is the first thing that needs demolishing? Step back to see the bigger picture. You know how it goes when you are in the ditch digging away with no direction, plan, or insight - you can get nowhere fast! It’s also hard to see a new perspective from the bottom of a ditch. Step out, and look at the horizon. Where are you trying to go and how are you going to get there? You could take the long way hitting wall after wall, taking extended breaks to lick your wounds, picking up what pieces are left to make another go of it only to find yourself detoured at the first patch of rough road.  Or you could take some time to chart out your course. Understand your strengths, weaknesses, address your limitations, search your soul for purpose and passion, enlist help from trusted friends and advisors, great a reliable support system, and make a vow to yourself that you WILL NOT take a step back. Only forward momentum allowed.  You even have another option, do nothing. Stay where you are and find a way to be happy and if not, a way to get by another day. Remember, life is full of choices.  Matt Duczeminski shines a light on 12 Self-Destructive Habits to Eliminate for a Positive Life in an article he wrote for lifehack.com. On the show, we dig into each one with a “fix”. A Self-Defeating Mindset Laziness Forced Incompetence Self-Pity Taking It out on Others Abuse of Drugs or Alcohol Running From Emotions Social Isolation Refusing Help Neglecting Personal Needs Unnecessary Self-Sacrifice Self-Harm It took me a long time to come around full circle and face my demons - destructive behaviors. I had denial down, I tell you. When I finally hit a wall and was face to face with a choice, I chose me. I started putting myself first. That meant shining a light on everything weighing me down, the destructive behaviors that I had fiercely protected and denied.  Seeing them for what they truly were, provided me another choice. Stay the course or make some changes. I chose to remove the obstacles in front of me and to get serious about behaviors that never served me in a positive way.  I removed crutches like alcohol and cigarettes and took an honest look at my need to control and fix. What would happen if I let others live their lives the way they wanted to….would mine still exist? The answer is, yes, and thrive! Ooooh when you channel all your positive energy in your own direction, the current is strong and will propel you faster than you might be prepared for.  Clear-headed and unencumbered I can be strategic about what I want and how I plan to get there.  I didn’t totally let go of my desire to “fix” I just re-engineered it in a positive way. Now I help people who actually want help and I do so in a loving, no strings or expectations attached kind of way.  Steven Handel explains How to Be 100% Honest With Yourself: A Prerequisite to Self-Improvement in an article he wrote for theemotionmachine.com Acknowledge both the good and bad in your life Take time to reflect Admit it when you make mistakes Pay attention to your feelings Find someone you trust to be open with you Avoid over-thinking and self-blame Know when to trust your gut Accepting what you don’t know Remember, you are responsible for the decisions you’ve made in your life. The first time I addressed responsibility, I was only willing to share in it not truly accept it. Everything I did, or so I thought, was as a result of someone else. A consequence of this or that. I felt justified by that weak attempt at accepting responsibility. It’s like playing your life as doubles in tennis. Oops, that one got by but then it was probably your responsibility anyway.  I recently read a book that changed my perspective which means the author hit the nail on the head because that was his sole intention. The very first chapter addresses this exact idea in a profound way.  The book is called The Travelers Give and the first chapter is: The Buck Stops Here - The Responsibility Decision.    From this moment forward, I will accept responsibility for my past. I understand that the beginning of wisdom is to accept responsibility for my own problems and that by accepting responsibility for my past, I free myself to move into a bigger, brighter future of my own choosing... The buck stops here. I accept responsibility for my past. I am responsible for my success. I am where I am today—mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially—because of decisions I have made. My decisions have always been governed by my thinking. Therefore, I am where I am today—mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially—because of how I think. Today I will begin the process of changing where I am—mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially—by changing the way I think... I accept responsibility for my past. I control my thoughts. I control my emotions. I am responsible for my success. CHALLENGE: with the choices that lay before, take your time and be decisive but only after you have let go of denial, come face-to-face with your self-destructive behaviors, vowed to be honest with yourself, and committed to re-engineering them in a positive way.   I Know YOU Can Do It!

SHOW NOTES: On this show…..we are getting creative with our connections and effective with our communication. We have the unique ability to build rapport, develop meaningful and lasting relationships, share the most important details of our lives, brainstorm, give & receive encouragement, and love - why waste a single ounce of that ability. We may be inclined to say NOW more than ever we need to get creative in the way we connect and communicate but don’t forget, every generation faced their own unique challenges. When something is valued it becomes a priority and priorities get special treatment. All of a sudden time and resources are not an issue when something is that important to you We start with ranking our connections and the importance they have in our lives to determine what we’re dealing with. You may have a big family full of brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, with a bahoodle of cousins. Holidays and special occasions might be the perfect chance for you all to get together and catch up while sharing fun stories about times past. Your day-to-day may mirror the same, a big network of friends, a tight group of close friends, and loved valued by your co-workers.  But then again, your situation might look quite different. You are a bit of a loner. Normal-sized family, most of who have moved on and started their own families. You have a few friends with good intentions but you rarely see them unless they or you need something. Funerals and weddings are more like reunions since it’s the only time you actually see everyone. That’s just the way it is - you like your alone time.  Why do I put so much value on connections? I mean really, we’ve had our day in the sun with a wonderful group of close friends. They were there when I needed them and my needs have changed. I’m older now and don’t need them like I used to. I’m really ok alone.  I don’t buy it and neither should you.  Donna Pisacano Brown breaks down The Power of Human Connection in an article she wrote for LIhearld.com We dig into all aspects...Human connection is an energy exchange between people who are paying attention to one another. It has the power to deepen the moment, inspire change, and build trust. When researchers refer to the concept of “social connection,” they mean the feeling that you belong to a group and generally feel close to other people. Scientific evidence strongly suggests that this is a core psychological need essential to feeling satisfied with your life. Social Isolation is a state of complete or near-complete lack of contact between an individual and society. It differs from loneliness, which reflects a temporary lack of contact with other humans. Data indicates that we can increase social connections through practicing compassion for others as well as for ourselves. Another way to build stronger social connections is to ask yourself what would make you happy in contributing to your community. Focusing on “what you can give to others” is a proven way to feel both better about yourself and more connected to others. Loneliness is a common problem among people of all ages and backgrounds, and yet it’s something that most of us hesitate to admit. But loneliness is nothing to feel ashamed about. Sometimes, it’s a result of external circumstances: you’ve moved to a new area, for example. In such cases, there are lots of steps you can take to meet new people and turn acquaintances into friends. But what if you’re struggling with shyness, social insecurity, or a long-standing difficulty making friends?  When it comes to shyness and social awkwardness, the things we tell ourselves make a huge difference. Here are some common thinking patterns that can undermine your confidence and fuel social insecurity: Believing that you’re boring, unlikeable, or weird. Believing that other people are evaluating and judging you in social situations. Believing that you’ll be rejected and criticized if you make a social mistake. Believing that being rejected or socially embarrassed would be awful and devastating. Believing that what others think about you defines who you are. You don’t have to be perfect to be liked. In fact, our imperfections and quirks can be endearing. Even our weaknesses can bring us closer to others. It’s okay to make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes; it’s part of being human. So give yourself a break when you mess up. Your value doesn’t come from being perfect. If you find self-compassion difficult, try to look at your own mistakes as you would those of a friend. What would you tell your friend? Now follow your own advice. Your negative self-evaluations don’t necessarily reflect reality. In fact, they probably don’t, especially if you: Call yourself names, such as “pathetic,” “worthless,” “stupid,” etc. Beat yourself up with all the things you “should” or “shouldn’t” have done. Make sweeping generalizations based on a specific event. For example, if something didn’t go as planned, you tell yourself that you’ll never get things right, you’re a failure, or you always screw up. Try not to take things too personally. The other person may be having a bad day, be distracted by other problems, or just not be in a talkative mood. Always remember that rejection has just as much to do with the other person as it does with you. This is a great time to insert Don Miguel Ruiz’s #2 agreement - Don’t take things personally Whatever happens around you, don’t take it personally… Nothing other people do is because of you. It is because of themselves. All people live in their own dream, in their own mind; they are in a completely different world from the one we live in. When we take something personally, we make the assumption that they know what is in our world, and we try to impose our world on their world. Here are some other effective communication skills from Dr.’s Lawrence Robinson, Jeanne Segal, and Melinda Smith, M.A. Effective communication is about more than just exchanging information. It’s about understanding the emotion and intentions behind the information. As well as being able to clearly convey a message, you need to also listen in a way that gains the full meaning of what’s being said and makes the other person feel heard and understood. Effective communication skill 1: Become an engaged listener Skill 2: Pay attention to nonverbal signals Skill 3: Keep stress in check Skill 4: Assert yourself   CHALLENGE: Make space and align your priorities in creating and maintaining healthy connections. Giving and receiving encouragement is just one of the many joyful facets of effective communication. With any skill, it takes awareness and practice!    I Know YOU Can Do It!

SHOW NOTES: On today’s show I am joined by two incredible entrepreneurs and we’re talking about their genius product invention. Something that I’m super excited to be highlighting in this year’s #girlganggiftguide. We’re making it easy for those of you who want to shop and support small and women owned businesses this holiday season.    My guests today are Risa and Jess, they are the co-founders of The Rescue Kit Company. Risa Kostis has been on the podcast before (EP 42) and I refer to her as my style fairy godmother. If you have ever wished that you could have a stylist like in your pocket in case you have a wardrobe malfunction or mishaps then you are going to want to listen to today's episode because The Rescue Kit Company was exactly their answer for that challenge.    In this episode we talk about: What it’s like to build a business with family Tips for a successful partnership no matter who you’re building a business with Why The Rescue Kit is different from anything else out there    Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women 2020 Girl Gang Gift Guide   || CONNECT WITH THE RESCUE KIT COMPANY || instagram.com/therescuekitco facebook.com/therescuekitco etsy.com/therescuekitcompany www.pinterest.com/therescuekitco www.therescuekitco.com || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co

SHOW NOTES: On this show...say goodbye to the stale, same ol’-same ol’ self-sabotaging, counterproductive, and unhealthy routines that keep us stuck. We are adopting good ones and breaking bad ones. Yep, it’s that simple. Well, simple to say it but every good plan is just a “good plan” without action. So get ready to take action! Gone are the days of endless excuses and pathetic procrastination. We are about to give ourselves a swift kick in the shoulda, woulda, coulda, and get busy. Tired of wanting to get somewhere but never feeling forward momentum? Think about your day, week, month, or year. How much of your time is spent on autopilot. You know, just aimlessly going through the motions? Routines can be comforting because of their consistent nature but they can also be habitual rarely challenged. The scientific community suggests that we make about 35,000 decisions each day. Our brain can’t possibly take the time to consider every single thing we do. We probably need to explore this concept from a few angles, Not being present or intentional, living in denial, and resistant to change. I can already gather that there won’t be an easy dissection between them but some combo of all three. Noelle Bloom puts things in perspective with 10 Signs You’re Living on Autopilot- from an article she wrote for success.com. You dread the day ahead. Your daily routine is predictable. You do things without thinking. You can’t seem to put your phone down. You stay deep in thought. You have a difficult time remembering. You can’t seem to let go. You’re not making meaningful progress. You say “yes” more than you say “no.” You know there’s a better life to be lived. How much time do you spend visualizing your future? You might think it’s fantasizing and even heard “Get your head out of the clouds” at least at some point in your life. But how are you supposed to get “there” if you don’t see yourself there?  Start now - Imagine your life in the next 2 years. Where do you want to be, what are you doing, and what are you NOT doing. Be specific with the details. Just being in a better position, job, money,  or family is not a clear enough picture to create motivation. Now, repeat this exercise for 5 years, 8, and even 10 - journal.  about it, create some vision boards like Pinterest to gather visual cues. Whatever helps put you clearly in the scenario. 10 years ago I started working on breaking bad habits. One by one - it was a personal competition between my reason and my desire. I have really strong will-power if I set my mind to something and really really want it. I saw these habits as stumbling blocks in the bigger picture. Until I was free and unencumbered, I couldn’t get to where I wanted to go, and at the pace, I wanted to get there. I had to get real with myself and stop hiding behind excuses and false justifications. I’m good at selling myself on almost anything. Bigger picture - does this help propel me further or keep me where I am. Ok, it has to go.  Once a year there is a big push to let go of the past and move forward, adopting healthier routines. Eating right, exercising, cleaning out & purging clutter are some of the top ones that come to mind. But what about our day-to-day, mindless routines - are they creating more resistance than necessary? Nick Wignall shares 6 Subtle Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Happiness Worrying about the future and other people’s opinions of you Isolating yourself when you’re feeling down Keeping quiet and “going with the flow” Talking trash to yourself in your head Trying to manage your stress Believing your own thoughts unconditionally Oh if it were that easy just to let it go!! Like a monkey on our back, we can accept all the reason in the world but when it really comes down to shaking it off, we create yet another justification point that our mind accepts. What happens next, we put off doing anything waiting for a more acceptable time. Hogwash. YOU have the power to STOP doing anything you don’t want to do today or at least to redirect your energy in a positive new direction.  HBR Patel shares some insight on Breaking Bad Routines, One Bad Habit at a Time in an article he wrote for Medium. Our routine is aptly shaped by our habits. A perfectly planned day may fail to deliver the end result if procrastination is one of your vices. It takes dedication and patience to overcome those habits and for that Neuroplasticity will come in handy. So, What is Neuroplasticity? A term that refers to the ability of the brain to adapt itself or reorganize itself to the new changes in the behavior, environment, or other factors by two-fold action: Synaptic pruning, deleting the neural connections that are no longer necessary or useful, and strengthening the necessary ones that can help adapt to the change. Consider these healthy routines in the place of bad habits: Spend time by yourself exploring your own feelings Read - take your mind on a journey of new places, times, and ideas Create beauty in your space - make your home a safe and happy place Make time for the special people in your life Make space for new friends to become better friends Challenge old and outdated beliefs in yourself and the world around you Find ways to give back in a meaningful way - time, attention, resources   CHALLENGE: Be honest with yourself about mindless routines and bad habits that might be preventing you from reaching your goals. Visualize your life in five years and take action now removing the barriers from hitting that timeline. Replace bad habits with healthy routines that bring out the best in you!   I Know YOU Can Do It!

Episode 40: Brittany Modell RD | How to make peace with food Show Notes: On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with Brittany Modell, Registered Dietitian and founder of Brittany Modell Nutrition and Wellness, a virtual practice where she helps women repair their relationship with food and improve their body image using an Intuitive Eating framework. Brittany truly believes that food should be a source of joy, not stress. She helps her clients get back in touch with their body's natural cues and to make peace with food. She provides clients with the necessary tools to break free from diet culture and yoyo dieting. Brittany has been featured in Well and Good, Shape, Ritual, Women's Health, MindBodyGreen, Insider and Livestrong. To learn more about Brittany Connect on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/bmohealthy/ Check out her website at https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/ Resources: Apply for Alix’s 12 week group coaching program Apply for Alix’s 1:1 coaching program Follow Alix on Instagram  Join Alix’s private Facebook group Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide Buy Alix’s book on Amazon Shop my favorite products on Amazon Contact Alix via email   Be sure you’re subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!  If you enjoyed today’s episode, I’d love it if you would take a minute to leave a rating and review! Subscribe to The Alix Turoff Nutrition Podcast Discount Codes: Built Bar: Use the code ALIX for 10% off your order

SHOW NOTES: On this show…we are cleaning out the junk draw of life and organizing the chaos before it becomes chaotic. What’s that? Too late you say? Never! Don’t throw in the towel and keep piling it up hoarder style take charge and admit to yourself, enough is enough. You deserve peace, joy, and happiness, and wading through emotional and psychological clutter is unnecessary and counterproductive.  As you sit here today, let’s identify where the chaos is coming from. Everyone is different, in different situations, and at different stages of their life. Try to rise above gaining a new perspective of the bigger picture. I love to actually visualize this exercise. Feel yourself floating up over your life and looking down. Everything naturally gets smaller as the angle is wider and more of the pieces and parts come into one view. Nothing is as it has to be. For many of us, we want our lives to settle down and for things to run smoothly. But week after week, month after month, year after year, while there may be different players and different facts, it’s always the same old story. Our lives are chaotic. Here are seven reasons we might be creating chaos-filled lives from Boni for livealifeyoulove.com. See if one or more of them rings true for you.    It’s your story    It’s your identity   You (secretly) like it   You don’t really think you have a choice   You believe you deserve it   You have nothing to replace it with   Success scares the heck out of you I talk about my experience...For me, chaos can come in the way of spreading myself too thin. I’m not a hoarder but more of a minimalist so I don’t struggle with physical clutter. I don’t obsess over the times I’ve been wronged or feel the same pull I once did to fix others so I don’t struggle with emotional clutter. Where I can overextend myself and create a bit of chaos, is in my commitments. Let’s face it, life is busy in general so to avoid chaos at certain times is unrealistic. But….maybe finding ways to embrace the chaos and reorganize is a positive coping strategy.  Bob Miglani is the author of The Washington Post Bestseller, Embrace the Chaos, which is about learning to move forward in times of change and uncertainty. Here are some of his ideas:  Accepting the Chaos of Life is Better Than Trying to Fight it You Cannot Predict the Future You, Will, Feel Better DOING Than NOT DOING One Thing Always Leads to Another You, Will, Become a Better Person…Faster, Stronger, Leaner and Sharper You are Resilient and Know How to Adapt You Are Meant for Bigger Things Chaos Forces us to Clarify What’s Really Important…and What’s Not It Will Make you GRATEFUL Chaos Can Be Transformative Things Have a Way of Working Out in the End If you are drowning in chaos feeling overwhelmed and stuck - embracing more and leaning in may not be the right move at this time. For you, giving yourself time to identify and declutter your life might be the only place to start. Spend some time by yourself, unplugged, listening to your heart. So often we are looking for a quick way out so we grab a youtube video on how to organize or read a blog on letting go. You have a responsibility to yourself to push-back. Just as you feed yourself when you are hungry, bath when you are dirty, and sleep when you are tired, consume info as needed. Want to know what the weather is - look it up. Need to know the weather patterns for the country….not sure you do. Have a lot invested in the market and need to check the pulse - fine, get alerts as things go up and down by the minute - not necessary. These are just two examples. Apply them to what you digest today and what you actually NEED to know. There might be some overconsumption issues.  Joanna Kleinman gives us  4 STEPS TO CALM THE CHAOS IN YOUR MIND in an article she wrote for Virtu Health. Every day, as soon as you wake up, ask yourself this question:  “What do I need to let go of right now to be calm?” In other words, what thoughts are causing chaos in your mind?  Every thought you have creates a physical response in your nervous system, and an emotional feeling in your body. Yet, you often allow your mind to go wherever it wants to go, without taking control over the direction it goes. Pay attention to the emotional and physical responses in your body when your mind goes to that chaotic, negative place. Ask yourself who or what are you trying to control that you really don’t have any control over? Focusing on producing specific outcomes in your life makes you fixate on controlling things that you really don’t have any control over.  To create an immediate sense of inner calm and peace, start a daily practice of letting go of past regret and future worry, and consciously direct your mind to right here, right now.   CHALLENGE: Find the root of chaos in your life to treat the symptoms appropriately. Let go, lean in, or reroute to get time and space to include joy and peace. You have choices, choose wisely.    I Know YOU Can Do It!

SHOW NOTES: On this show…we are taking action, becoming our own superheroes, and saving ourselves. Now you might think, “yeah right, easier said than done!” and you would be right, words are not enough - it’s going to take action. Let’s not forget the famous credo of the infamous Spiderman, "With great power comes great responsibility." Saving the day is no easy task and who wants to do that over and over. After you swoop in and become the hero of your own life it’s time to be strategic. How can we harness this power for the good and make sure we spend our precious time wisely. Have you ever been asked, “if you could be a superhero what would be your power?” Seeing through metal, leaping tall buildings, breathing underwater?  Of course, it’s fun to fantasize about dressing up as an alter ego and fighting all the demons in our lives but the reality is, you do have power over your life. Even on the days your feel powerless, there is a phone booth just ready for you to change, empower yourself, and fly to your own rescue.  For fun, you can go to https://www.whatsyourpower.com/ and take a short quiz to find out what your superpower might be.  To get here or to be any help at all, I had to start with myself. I had things a little distorted, instead of helping to make the world a better place I wanted to FIX the people in my life to make my world a better place. Helpful? No, unproductive and frustrating. I had to grab my own oxygen mask first before I could assist anyone else.  Why is it that We Put Ourselves Last & Why Self-Care Should Be a Priority - Jo Ritchie gives us her insight on this in an article she wrote for Tiny Buddha. We think self-care means being selfish.  We confuse “rescuing” with caring. We are accustomed to relationships based on neediness, not real love. We don’t realize we teach people how to treat us. We expect others to take care of us. We don’t realize our worth. Finding a positive support system is paramount. Plugging into good people who want the best for you and guide you instead of hold you back is critical. Spending time connecting spiritually and listening, studying, and meditating is soul-nourishing. Saving yourself isn’t one act of bravery, it’s an ongoing meaningful mission.  Just as a superhero has powers and props to help them through any struggle - so do you!  Superheroes don’t wipe their problems away – they confront them. And they do so with very specific strengths of character. The physical powers are secondary, really, to their character traits. Being your own superhero means that you adopt those character traits, even if you don’t have X-ray vision. Patrick Cole gives us 8-Steps to Personal Strength in an article he wrote for everydaypower.com Use Failure and Adversity to Propel You Assess Your Mental Strength Name Your Powers Identify the Detractors/Weaknesses Listen to Your Inner Self and Respond Embrace the Negativity – Then Knock it Out of the Park Gather Your Weapons Stay True to Your Principles For too long I avoided me and my problems as I worked on saving everyone around me. I was convinced it was my purpose otherwise why did it feel like everyone needed me so much. My superhero mask must have been on backward because I was certainly in the dark. I had to take a good hard look at myself, my behavior, and start getting real. I had my own slew of problems that I wasn’t owning up to. Time to grow up and face the music instead of the firing squad. Marelisa Fabrega gives us some Rules of Adulthood in an article she wrote for daringtolivefully.com Persecutor: If you’re having a problem, or you’re facing an obstacle to achieving a goal that’s important to you, you’re likely to see that problem or obstacle as if it were a persecutor (the persecutor can be a person, an event, a situation, and so on). Victim: You act like you’re being victimized by the persecutor, and you feel helpless to do anything to remedy the situation. Rescuer: Since you feel like you can’t remedy the situation yourself, you wait passively for someone or something to come to your rescue. A lot of our culture is made up of this drama triangle. For example, you can recognize the drama triangle in stories that involve a damsel in distress, a villain holding her captive, and a hero who sweeps in to rescue her. Of course, this dynamic doesn’t apply just to women; it applies to men as well. A lot of us are harboring rescue fantasies. Be honest with yourself: is there an area of your life in which you’re passively waiting for a stroke of luck or for someone to come out of the blue and save you? Are you telling yourself, “Someday, when this or that happens, I’m finally going to be able to . . .” Stop waiting for a rescuer or for some chance event to take place, and begin taking steps to rescue yourself. CHALLENGE: take a look in the mirror, explore your denial and your truth, abandon your belief that your powers are not to be used for your own rescuing, and take action today. Saving your world is a worthy cause.    I Know YOU Can Do It!

SHOW NOTES: On this show...we are celebrating the victory of life! No one is in the partying mood every day, nor does every day feel like a party. We can see the obstacles ahead of us and feel defeated before we ever get started. We can carry the struggles and failures of our past with us making each step harder than the last. Or we can choose to step out, unencumbered, empowered with positivity, and believe “V” is for VICTORY not, victim. It’s a choice and you have it. Some days you’re naturally pumped because everything is going just as planned, fists in the air, the crowd chanting in your head, and other days, it’s all you can do to show up. What you tell yourself and how you attack your day directly affects your outcome. Someone one time...ok actually people ask me all the time, “are you always this happy?”. Sometimes they phrase it as a statement; “You can’t NOT be this happy all the time!”  And they would be correct but “this happy” is relative. I realize that my mood is my choice and no one can make me feel anything I don’t want to feel.  A follow-up question or statement I usually hear next is, “how do you let things roll off your back so easily?” Well the answer to that is, I don’t always. But again, I have to make a conscious effort to let go and move one. The primary reason I find that so doable is, I don’t like to be in a bad mood. I don’t like the feelings of stress, anxiety, or sadness. I don’t like to be melancholy or irritated. You know what I do like, problem-solving and diverting my attention to things that make me happy, feel creative, or that nourish my soul. It’s a bonus when I can pick up all three feelings in the same activity.  We dig a little deeper into victimization and feeling victimized to understand how to achieve victory.  Crystal Raypole walks us through this exercise in an article she wrote for Healthline.com: How to Identify and Deal with a Victim Mentality The victim mentality rests on three key beliefs: Bad things happen and will keep happening. Other people or circumstances are to blame. Any efforts to create change will fail, so there’s no point in trying. People who feel trapped in a state of victimization often do express a lot of negativity, but it’s important to realize significant pain and distress often fuel this mindset. Avoiding responsibility Not seeking possible solutions A sense of powerlessness Negative self-talk and self-sabotage Lack of self-confidence Frustration, anger, and resentment Where does it come from? Very few — if any — people adopt a victim mentality just because they can. It’s often rooted in a few things. Past trauma Betrayal Codependency Manipulation We take a sideline because this is right up my alley. I am a codependent and it took me years to come to grips with that term. I didn’t think there was anything wrong with ME - it was everyone else around me! I was doing it all and I felt powerful...at first. Then taken for granted and eventually, powerless. Why couldn’t people just do what I was telling them to do and we would all be happier. Could I even hear myself? How insane is that? They would be happier if they just did as I said. Detaching from the responsibility for others’ emotional happiness is quite possibly the most impactful lesson I’ve ever learned. I’m still a people pleaser to some degree. This is a deeply rooted compulsive behavior and for me a knee-jerk in every way but I’m aware and with awareness comes change.  Remember, many people living with this mindset have faced difficult or painful life events. This doesn’t mean you have to take responsibility for them or accept accusations and blame. But try to let empathy guide your response. Avoid labeling Set boundaries Offer help with finding solutions Offer encouragement and validation Consider where they’re coming from Time to change the self-talk and become your own mentor. Being around positive people who speak life and love into your world is optimal but you can’t always rely on someone else to be there when you need a shoulder to cry or a joyful injection of good news. It may take you clearing out the dark corners of your mind and replacing the negative with positive. We go through 15 mantras you can use daily...1.) All the strength you need to lead your life in the direction that feels good is within, you don’t need to acquire or learn anything; it is inside of you. What happens when you’re feeling your zen and then that anxious feeling of dread and despair comes back….what do you do? Pity-parties are not a reason to celebrate so I guess we aren’t there yet. Remember, we are looking for victory, right? Christina Star wrote,  Don’t Let Self-Pity Poison Your Life — Choose Self-Compassion Instead with some great tips on getting through these feelings with self-care.  Self-pity reinforces the sense of being a victim bringing with it, hopelessness and inaction. Self-compassion also acknowledges the difficulty you find yourself in. But it is not about feeling sorry for yourself, blaming others, or dwelling on misery.  We discover some new mantras and powerful exercises to create self-awareness and self-compassion.  This is a moment of suffering. I am having a really hard time right now. It’s painful for me to feel what I am feeling. This is very difficult. Exercise A: Put your right hand under your armpit near your heart. Put your left hand on your right shoulder. Stay in this posture until you feel a shift. Choosing to take responsibility for your inner state will help you heal and remember that you can recover, rebuild and thrive even after you have been stopped in your tracks by fate, other people, or even yourself.   CHALLENGE: Don’t accept your circumstances without activating your power to choose, your mood, your resolve, your outcome. Decide your desire for happiness is stronger than your need for control. Let go and move on. Claim victory and celebrate your journey!   I Know YOU Can Do It!

Episode 37: Eleni Agresta MS, RDN | What is a weight inclusive dietitian?Show Notes: On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix is chatti with Eleni Agresta MS, RDN. Eleni Agresta MS RDN, is a Registered Dietitian with a private practice on Long Island, New York. After being diagnosed with PCOS in 2011, she decided to not go to medical school and pursue a career in dietetics. She spent most of her graduate coursework focusing on research in PCOS. After working in a clinical setting for a little over three years, Eleni opened her private practice in 2018. She currently helps women heal their relationship with food while focusing on health improving behaviors.   Connect with Eleni on instagram (@eleni.the.dietitian)   Resources: Apply for Alix’s 12 week group coaching program Apply for Alix’s 1:1 coaching program Follow Alix on Instagram  Join Alix’s private Facebook group Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide Buy Alix’s book on Amazon Shop my favorite products on Amazon Contact Alix via email   Be sure you’re subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!  If you enjoyed today’s episode, I’d love it if you would take a minute to leave a rating and review! Subscribe to The Alix Turoff Nutrition Podcast Discount Codes: Built Bar: Use the code ALIX for 10% off your order

Episode 36: Sarah Casteel | OptaVIA: When MLM meets diet culture Show Notes: On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with Sarah Casteel. Sarah is a second year law student at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. She has taken a strong interest in educating her peers about the dangers of multilevel marketing, and hopes to continue that work in the legal arena in her future career. A particular interest of Sarah's is in the educational efforts to protect vulnerable people -- especially women -- from predatory MLM diet programs that can be physically and psychologically dangerous and harmful in many ways. She also hopes to give a voice to those who have been hurt or are currently being hurt by these programs. Some of the topics we covered in this episode include: What does MLM mean? Overview of MLMs: income disclosure, structure, culture, etc Sarah’s personal experience on the OptaVIA 5&1 plan What the OptaVIA diet entails And more! To learn more about Sarah and check out her awesome MLM content, follow her on instagram at @arealbossbabe and @scasteel13 Resources: Apply for Alix’s 12 week group coaching program Apply for Alix’s 1:1 coaching program Follow Alix on Instagram Join Alix’s private Facebook group Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide Buy Alix’s book on Amazon Shop my favorite products on Amazon Contact Alix via email Be sure you’re subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!! If you enjoyed today’s episode, I’d love it if you would take a minute to leave a rating and review! Subscribe to The Alix Turoff Nutrition Podcast Discount Codes: Built Bar: Use the code ALIX for 10% off your order

SHOW NOTES: On this show...we will be finding our voices and speaking up! Gone are the days of passively watching life unfold before your eyes. A silent bystander in your own story. It’s time to communicate in a kind but direct way, what you want, need, and desire. Whether you’re afraid to rock the boat or worried that you won’t be able to control the volume once you get started, there is a positive and healthy alternative for you. If Encouragementology has opened your eyes to anything it’s that you have the power to change what isn’t working. First, you have to understand it isn’t working, then you need to be willing to change your perspective and take action. We’ve all heard things like “use your inside voice”, “speak up I can’t hear you” (well maybe not me lol) “do you know how to whisper”, “be direct”, “say what you mean” - There seem to be numerous ways and lots of rules when it comes to using your voice. You’re never going to get it 100% right and really? Who wrote the rules.   What happens if you don’t communicate your wants, needs, and desires to those you love? You don’t get them. No one is a mind reader and some of it SHOULD be common sense but you can’t rely on everyone’s ability to do the kindest and most responsible thing. Sometimes it takes you leading the way.  What about communicating fears, challenges, and boundaries? The same thing goes. It takes you, finding your voice, speaking up, and realizing people will treat you the way they want unless you show them how you want to be treated.  Kit Stone wrote an article for Rewire called Communicating Your Needs Isn't Selfish, It's Selfless Some people have more experience communicating their needs than others. To get into this type of conversation, Rose suggests a four-step process of “naming what you need and asking for how to remedy your emotions” that doesn’t attack or place blame and allows you room to speak from your heart. Describe your observations Name how the situation makes you feel State what you need Make a specific request We explore boundaries as a way to feel free to speak your mind...Creating healthy boundaries can be hard enough. Knowing you need to make a change in your life and then being willing to let go, move on, distance, or eliminate can be life-changing. But when you don’t clearly communicate your wishes, it can be futile I found a good evaluation in Boundary Setting and Healthy Communication from the Georgia Way Here are some examples of Healthy Boundaries Appropriate trust. Moving step by step into intimacy – emotionally and physically. Staying focused on your own growth. Maintaining personal values despite what others want. Noticing and speaking up when someone invades your boundaries. Trusting your own decisions. Knowing who you are and what you want.  Self-respect – not putting too much hope in someone else. Recognizing that friends and family are not mindreaders. Not allowing someone to take advantage of you and your generosity. Saying “No” to food, gifts, touch, and sex that you do not want.   And here are some examples of Unhealthy boundaries Trusting no one or trusting everyone.  Letting others define you, direct you, and/or describe your reality. Going against personal values or rights to please another person.  Allowing someone to take as much as they want from you. Falling in love with someone who reaches out, or with a new acquaintance.  Telling all and talking at an intimate level at the first meeting.  Expecting others to fulfill your needs. Believing others can anticipate your needs.  Being sexual for your partner, not yourself. Sexual and physical abuse. We talk about the interruption technology is having on meaningful communication...We have multiple communication devices at our fingertips for the better part of a day but can’t seem to get our point across or our true feelings understood. We make quick judgments and move on to the next person. We shorten our response to just logistical responses and never get past a shallow intent.  What is happening to us as a society from not being able to adequately communicate our feelings? It’s as if we’ve been given a global coloring book and asked to stay between the lines. There is article after article strongly communicating opinions and asking you to join their march or is a hunt. Social media has given a soapbox to anyone who can type a post and texting has replaced the need to look someone in the eye to get your point across.  Melissa Nilles wrote and an article entitled: Technology is Destroying the Quality of Human Interaction  What I find interesting and a little sad is that this article was written in 2012 - here we are 8 years later and instead of moving in the right direction, we’ve created even more and faster avenues for the same behaviors.  Finding your voice can look different for different people. Not everyone struggles with asserting themselves and communicating their ideas. Not everyone is in need of healthier boundaries, not everyone struggles with self-confidence, not everyone relies on social media or technology to keep them connected.  But everyone can identify with a need to communicate your wants, needs, desires, challenges, and fears in a healthy and nurturing way. You can go with the flow not making waves or you can flap your arms and swim. It’s your choice.  Kathy Caprino gives us 5 Steps To Speaking Up Powerfully When You Feel You Can't #1: Examine what you learned in childhood. #2:  Get very clear about what you need to say, and have that conversation. #3: Be the highest version of yourself when you communicate. #4: Understand the ecosystem and the individual you’re dealing with. #5: Prepare for the consequences Many people resist speaking up for themselves because they dislike angering others. If you're striving every minute to make everyone happy, then you're not making yourself happy, and you’re not saying and doing what needs to be done to live a successful, fulfilling life.    CHALLENGE: Find the courage to speak up so you can honor your own boundaries, clarify what is not acceptable to you, and start living a happier, healthier, more empowered life.   I Know YOU Can Do It!

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SHOW NOTES: On this show…...we are talking about patience & resilience, the concept of Bloom Where You’re Planted. Are you ever exactly where you want to be in your life? It’s ok to be pointed toward the horizon but keeping your focus, hopes, and dreams there means you can’t prosper where you are. Today we are here. Why wait another moment to bloom. It may not be a perfect time but today has been given to you and each one should be preciously handled. There is opportunity all around you, here, and there. Sometimes it takes hearing something over and over and over before it takes root and other times it’s a revelation. I just heard “Bloom Where You’re Planted” last week. BOOM it hit me! Hearing it out of context, you could think it means just be happy with who you are and where you are and don’t strive for better. However, that isn’t where my mind went. I would have pruned those roots right out because I’m all about goal setting, action planning, and personal growth. What I heard is you have an opportunity today and every day. If you put off personal development until you reach your destination then you’ve missed some of the ripest opportunities for growth. Today, you might not be able to change your logistical circumstance but you can change your mindset and find a new way to grow in ways you hadn’t thought of. When things are going perfectly you don’t have to be as creative, patient, or resilient. It’s when you hit a challenging time that it forces you to modify your approach and look for positive alternatives.  Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries helps us understand and deal with disappointment in an article he wrote for Harvard Business Review.  We can’t avoid disappointment so we have to find ways to walk through it, understand it, and learn. I’ve heard it before - “I don’t have any expectations”. Which sounds good and super healthy but doesn’t it sound realistic? What happens when your expectations are for other people? Talk about disappointing. That was one of those ideas that didn’t immediately take root for me. “You can’t change other people.” I guess when I first heard it being a headstrong teenager, I took it as a challenge. A heart-breaking, overwhelmingly frustrating challenge.   I found this article that breaks it down a bit: Expectations are premeditated disappointments: Five ways to maintain a flexible mindset in an uncertain world Put your thoughts and feelings somewhere you can look at them.  Notice your time-traveling mind.  Your mind’s ability to travel in time is amazing. Intentionally take varied perspectives. Establish a “present-moment anchor”. Label expectations as to what they are: hopes and worries. See you’ve always had the power, even when you’ve felt completely helpless. I love a change in perception, it opens up a whole new world of possibilities. So just like my revelation of “Bloom Were You’re Planted”, I find new ways of seeing the same thing when I listen to others.  Mallory Joy gives us 5 Ways to Bloom Where We're Planted in her article for Medium Embrace the challenge. Stop complaining. Focus on others. Celebrate the small things. Visualize the future. Embrace the difficulty, knowing that these experiences make you who you are. There will be beauty from ashes, but it’s just the challenge at the moment to keep that end goal in mind. CHALLENGE: take a moment and notice where you are. Be thankful for the gift of awareness and the power to make the most of every moment. Have patience as you dig in and bloom where you’re planted. Seize the day and shine!   I Know YOU Can Do It!

SHOW NOTES: On this show….we will be releasing guilt. Are you tired of feeling guilty for feeling guilty? You aren’t alone. We’ve all done something we aren’t very proud of, disappointed someone, and let ourselves down. Carrying shame and guilt can be a full-time job that prevents you from realizing your true potential. I wish we could just let go of what doesn’t serve us in a positive way but let’s be honest, it is not that easy. The first step is awareness, then understanding, and then if you are good and ready...the releasing. When do you feel those guilty feelings creeping in? Sometimes they can grab you in the pit of your stomach and say “hey...are you forgetting something?” and you are back to square one. Reminded of everything you’ve done wrong instead of what you’re doing right. Catching yourself before you start to spiral means you can change direction. “Nooooo...I haven’t forgotten anything BUT I did forgive myself and today I’m working on myself and staying stuck in the past, where I don’t have the control to change anything, it’s helpful! So back off!” MADISYN TAYLOR reminds us that ...There is freedom that comes with awareness, because with it comes the opportunity to make a choice. Fatin Khan, gives some ways to work on self-awareness: If we are concocting the right recipe for a change in behavior then we have to add a dash of willingness. No one can want the change more than you. Sure, your family can plead with you concerned about your well being. Your partner can beg you to let go and move one.  But all the self-help books, motivational blogs, and inspirational quotes won’t be enough to make it happen. You have to be open and willing and wanting something more.  I found The Definitive Guide to Guile from Dr. Susan Krauss Whitbourne :  Guilt Cause #1: Guilt for something you did.  Guilt Cause #2: Guilt for something you didn’t do, but want to. Guilt Cause #3: Guilt for something you think you did. Guilt Cause #4: Guilt that you didn’t do enough to help someone. Guilt Cause #5: Guilt that you’re doing better than someone else. Our feelings are important and what directly impacts the quality of our lives. For too many of us, feelings have been cast off and or shoved done so we can maintain a normal appearance to everyone around us. But unlike Scarlett O’hara, not everyone can afford to push these feelings off for another day. It’s important to deal with your emotions today and understand where your power to change comes from.  So is shame the cherry on top? As if guilty feelings weren’t enough, we have to add shame to the mix to tighten the chains and keep a positive future a little further from our reach. Dr. Neel Burton sheds some light on Shame and Guilt in an article he wrote for Psychology Today.   ...Shame and guilt often go hand in hand, which is why they are so often confused. For instance, when we injure someone, we often feel bad about having done so (guilt), and, at the same time, feel bad about ourselves (shame). So let’s add a little control or lack of to the pot. What can I do NOW to control the situation? Since we’ve established the obvious, I have no control over the past then the only place I do have control is in the present which will predict the future.  Better butter up the forgiveness because that’s the only thing standing between me and the completion of this dish. I have to forgive to move forward.  I love the perspective of Darlene Lancer in her article 18 Tips to Overcome Guilt and Forgive Yourself.  Here are just a few of her suggested tips: If you’ve been rationalizing your actions, take responsibility. “Okay, I did (or said) it.” Write a story about what happened, including how you felt about yourself and others involved before, during, and after. Analyze what were your needs at that time, and were they being met. If not, why not? Forgiving yourself is not forgetting. There is learning and growth in forgiveness. You have more chapters to explore and being encumbered with the past will just derail your journey.    CHALLENGE: Don’t dismiss your emotions or allow negative feelings to rewrite your destiny. You have the power to walk through guilt and shame, understand your role and responsibility, evaluate your control, and let go so that you can move forward with the freedom to realize your true potential.   I Know YOU Can Do It!

SHOW NOTES: On this show…..we are talking about hope and most importantly, instilling hope. Such a beautiful subject in the midst of what feels like hopeless times. I want you to know you have power! A real power to affect change. All we have to do is tap into it, activate it, nurture it, and spread it. Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one's life or the world at large. As a verb, its definitions include: "expect with confidence" and "to cherish a desire with anticipation." The very act of being hopeful instills hope. Encouragementology is the practice of instilling hope. A practice I created to make the act of encouraging others more intentional. Did you know that according to science and research, most of us live 95% to 97% of our lives on autopilot . . . we don t consciously think about many of the things we are doing each day. I talk about the revelation that started my journey...What I found through that experience changed my world and uncovered my true purpose. I think your purpose was instilled in you at an early age and for some, it came to the surface naturally and for others, an exhaustive search just left them more confused. It may be because your “true purpose” sounds so grand and meaningful when it may be so blatant and simple.  Encouragement. That’s what the world needs most. Love, yes, that is a given but encouragement makes things happen. Gives ideas flight. Lifts a person over an obstacle and propels them further and faster. Encouragement instills hope.  But don’t just take it from me…..I found some good stuff on factgoods.com Words of Encouragement and Inspiration and the Science Behind How they Work Let’s think about the ability to instill hope when your first thoughts are dejected. You wake up full of regret and anxiety about the day. You have work left undone, bills piling up, and a bank account that is shrinking. Where is the joy and how are you supposed to fake it.  You take that sour attitude with you into your first encounter. Someone else hit the snooze too many times and grumpy has some company. You both make matters worse by finding even more wrong with the world. Now you are searching for others to pull into your pit of despair. Not enough in your immediate vicinity….no worries, you have the whole Facebook network to inform. All the likes and loves just confirms this day sucks!   Exhausting!! How about you climb back into bed and start this over by harness your power to affect change. The alarm goes off and you take a moment to listen, and ready your mind to find gratitude. Today I will have a positive outlook, no matter what or who crosses my path, I’m in charge of my mind. Thank you for a chance to share encouraging thoughts with another person today. I’m going to seize the opportunity to make a difference. You stay lifted as you head into work and encounter your first person. Ah, he seems down, let me remind him of all that is right with the world. “Good morning Stan, thank you for your help last week with those reports, I couldn’t have done it without you. Have a great day! Remember, you’re in charge”. You diverted Stan with a moment of positive reflection which just might have snapped him out of his mood. But here is the great thing about encouragement. It isn’t your job to make Stan see the positives in the day, it’s only to instill hope and let him uncover them himself.  Continuing to build up our pro’s column, here are five more benefits of encouragement from Kevin Eikenberry. Encouragement provides awareness  Encouragement creates belief Encouragement builds confidence Encouragement improves attitude Encouragement promotes action Did you know that you can actually fake a smile as an ice-breaker? Today with so much communication being experienced through technology, even having direct eye contact can seem forward. But do it anyway and then smile.  We dig a little deeper into the science of something so simple. Here is an article I found from Leo Wildridge: The Science of Smiling: A Guide to The World’s Most Powerful Gesture We explore Here’s Your CUE... To give people an applicable take-away from my sessions I developed Here’s Your CUE. CUE stands for: connect, understand, and encourage. This idea is tangible and easier to identify.  It starts with making a connection. Not on the phone or over the internet, but a real face-to-face connection with another human being.  Next is to understand….You don’t have to agree with someone to understand where they are coming from. Just listen to understand. And lastly...Encourage. “You Can Do It! I know you can, I have faith in you, I believe that you can succeed, I know you have what it takes, I’m confident you can do it!” Maintaining strong human connections is not only your gift to humanity it is for your own well-being and survival. Donna Pisacano Brown wrote a piece for LiHerald.com called The Power of Human Connection:   CHALLENGE: Take control of your day and point your trajectory in a positive way. Use your encounters as a chance to instill hope by connecting, listening to understand, and offering words of encouragement. What are you waiting for? Here’s your CUE!   I Know YOU Can Do It!

SHOW NOTES: On this show….we will be zoning out to find some peace! Unplugging from the fear zone, the hate zone, the stress, zone, and of course, the negativity zone. It’s quite alright to bury your head in the sand every once in a while and find a little zen. Everything in moderation, even moderation. I can’t imagine there is a person out there today who wouldn’t echo that enough is enough and if given the opportunity, welcome peace with open arms. Well, guess what? We don’t have to wait for the clouds to part...we can make them separate and conjure the sun. You have the power to find and adopt a peaceful attitude. We explore the fact that everyone wants your attention, to agree with their opinions, and ultimately, their agendas. You don’t have to seek “it” out - it’s all around you finding new ways to get in your face and capture your attention. I found some interesting research that I haven’t even considered from the Pews Research Center on Psychological Stress and Social Media Use BY KEITH HAMPTON, LEE RAINIE, WEIXU LU, INYOUNG SHIN AND KRISTEN PURCELL This study explores the digital-age realities of a phenomenon that is well documented: Knowledge of undesirable events in other’s lives carries a cost — the cost of caring.   In the last 30 days, how often have you: Been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly Felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life Felt nervous and “stressed” Felt confident about your ability to handle any personal problems Felt that things were going your way Found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do Been able to control irritations in your life Felt that you were on top of things Been angered because of things that were outside of your control Felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them Critics fear that these technologies take over people’s lives, creating time pressures that put people at risk for the negative physical and psychological health effects that can result from stress. Since the competition for your attention is so fierce, the media has gotten much more clever in the way they deliver a headline. Everything has a “burning building” appeal to make you click. Click bait. And because there is an endless stream of updates it’s natural to just skim the headlines to try and keep up. But at what cost? For my Father who suffered with Parkinsons and dementia, we had to eliminate his news consumption. The headlines were so sensational that he actually felt the danger was more eminent and stayed in a state of fear. My Mother would be classified as a news junky. She religiously reads the paper, watches the news, and checks the headlines on her phone for fun. I wondered what was really going on and how having access to news 24 hours a day was doing to us. MARKHAM HEID covered this exact topic in his article for Time. He said...A recent survey from the American Psychological Association found that, for many Americans, “news consumption has a downside.” More than half of Americans say the news causes them stress, and many report feeling anxiety, fatigue or sleep loss as a result, the survey shows. Yet one in 10 adults checks the news every hour, and fully 20% of Americans report “constantly” monitoring their social media feeds—which often exposes them to the latest news headlines, whether they like it or not. “Try to be aware of how [the news] changes your mood or makes your thoughts more negative,” Davey advises. If you notice a news-induced surge of pessimism, taking a breather with mood-lifting activities like listening to music, exercising or watching something that makes you laugh may all help counteract those dark vibes. You could also pare back your news habit. “Most of us these days have news alerts set on our smartphones, and 24-hour news on continuously in the background,” he says. “That’s probably far too much.” I’m not guilty of overconsuming but I am guilty of overthinking. It’s difficult for me to shut it off. I might be thinking about 'to-dos', writing the list, remembering to check the list, obsessing over what I forgot to put on the list, the schedule I have for the week, what would make the schedule more efficient,.....endless I tell you.  I sleep with a sleep machine-turned to white-noise mixed with heavy rain + two fans to drown it out.  I used to sit and fixate my eyes on something and get the stares. Have you ever had those? It’s almost like you’re in a trance and you can’t look away but what you notice is that your body and mind are perfectly still. With all the gadgets I have today I’ve forgotten that trick and instead, grab a device to eat up any extra time I find myself with. We walk through these steps on how to unplug and not think -  Give Your Mind a Rest: Practice Not-Thinking - written for pyscologytoday.com  Open your five sense doors to whatever is happening around you. Open the hand of thought. Let the world speak for itself. Two tips for successfully practicing not-thinking  Don’t let thoughts “stick.” Let go of opinions and judgments. CHALLENGE: If you feel a media-intake overload take action and unplug, zone out, and find peace. It’s perfectly healthy to be empathetic but it’s not healthy to absorb all that you encounter. You are in control of your consumption so be responsible.   I Know YOU Can Do!

SHOW NOTES: On this show...we are talking about the struggle. The struggles we encounter in life, that we need to overcome, and the growth benefits from doing so. I’m not advocating looking for a good struggle or to purposely put yourself in the middle of a challenge but the fact is, they are inevitable, and the better you are equipped to handle them, the better the outcome. I would be remiss if we didn’t also talk about stepping back and letting those in our lives fight their own battles. Everyone needs to experience the process; challenge, fight, perseverance, success, or failure. Letting that happen naturally without your assistance maybe a whole other issue. First things first, pick your battles! Have you ever been in the middle of a conflict when an enlightening thought enters your mind…”What are you doing?” “Why do you care and is this even your fight?” Drop the other end of that tug-o-war rope and get to a higher vantage point. Where do you want to exert your efforts? Good for you for being passionate enough to want to help everyone around you but check your motives. Are you passionate about giving and seeing others succeed or do you want to be in control and right? We’ll come back to that to explore it deeper. But before...let’s go a little deeper into this notion that great growth comes from adversity. Here are 7 ways from 7mindset.com 1-Stimulate your growth with a new perspective2-See with greater clarity by letting the dust settle3-Maintain composure through compartmentalizing4-Give yourself a win by doing something productive5-Exceed your individual potential by asking for help6-Give yourself a fresh start with silence7-Take the long view by elevating another perspective I like to break out my life into sections, the years I bumped around like a rumba learning to go another direction from all the brick walls I smashed into and then years of enlightenment. You know when one more turn of the pick jar lid brought about a new and brilliant revelation. Why did it take so many years and so many failed attempts to realize something so simple? Baby scientist, Dr. Vanessa LoBue gives us an idea of how children build resilience in her article; When the Going Gets Tough she wrote for pyscologytoday.com So what happens when you are hell-bent on saving the world? Or at least it looks like that on the outside. For some reason, you are convinced that people (those in your family and those around you) can’t get through challenges without your assistance. Even if we don’t dig too far into this deeply rooted compulsive behavior let’s establish this. It’s important for human growth and success that people be given time and space to figure things out.  Helping others can become addictive. Annika Martins gives us her perspective on this idea in an article she wrote for tiny buddha. Share your talents and resources. Generously give your time and attention. But you cannot pour a magical tonic on the wounds of every person walking the planet. It’s not your job. And if it were, it’d be a sucky job because you’d fail at it every single day. Get back in your hula-hoop. A wise woman who was very influential in my own recovery gave me that visual and as a visual learner, it made sense. Imagine standing in the middle of a hula-hoop and having the space around you like your space to operate and a natural buffer to others, a healthy boundary. Snap your figure and you can be back to repeating old patterns, it’s a knee jerk and before you know it you are out of your hula-hoop and into someone else’s. Now it takes focus and consistency to keep your hula-hoop spinning so when you are hanging out in someone else’s - who’s manning yours?  Ask yourself a couple of qualifying questions: Is this my problem? What am I forfeiting by redirecting my energy? What is the worst that could happen if they fail? How much could they gain by working this out on their own?    CHALLENGE: Embrace a challenge with the confidence that you have the power to navigate your way through. Reach out when you need to consult expert advice and encouragement. Step back when your need to fix interrupts someone’s need to learn.    I Know YOU Can Do It!

SHOW NOTES: On this show….we are talking about teamwork and the power of connections. Even though being self-sufficient and independent might be A goal it’s not THE goal. We need each other to survive and thrive... and guess what, our soul craves each other. So before you strike out on your own, making your journey to self-discovery a solo mission, settle in as we talk about why creating a healthy network of friends, family, and acquaintances is the only way to travel! Teamwork makes you think of business but we are talking about relationships with family and friends and the need for connection. LEAH MANDEL interviewed a scientist to find out why we need friends in an article she wrote for thefader.com Friends are important. So important, in fact, that it’s been proven that friendship can extend life expectancy and lower chances of heart disease. Friendship helps us survive. Part of why that is has to do with what happens in our brains when we interact with other humans: a 2011 study detailed the role of the neurobiological endogenous opioid system (the stuff in our brains that make us feel good) in positive social relationships; in 2016, researchers found evidence of the release of oxytocin in primate brains during social interactions; and later that year, psychologists conducted a study that suggested levels of pain tolerance can predict how many friends someone has. At one point we needed each other to survive, really survive - it was the buddy system. You watch my back while I forage for food or you help me build this shelter and provide a different perspective to my ideas. Obviously today, the same threats and challenges don’t exist but our wiring still craves others.  Leave it to Harvard in one of it’s longest studies to reveal that relationships is what makes us happier and more successful “The surprising finding is that our relationships and how happy we are in our relationships have a powerful influence on our health,” Robert Waldinger, a psychiatrist, and professor at Harvard Medical School told The Harvard Gazette in 2017. “Taking care of your body is important, but tending to your relationships is a form of self-care too. That, I think, is the revelation.” “Our study has shown that the people who fared the best were the people who leaned into relationships, with family, with friends, with community,” Waldinger said in the TED Talk. There has to be a healthy balance. Creating and maintaining healthy relationships shouldn’t feel like another thing on your to-do list, working out, eating healthy, and making friends. It should feel satisfying and rewarding which would motivate you to seek that kind of feeling on a regular basis. I love to blow young people’s minds by telling them about a time when people would “visit”. You know stop by, or pop in, or better yet, a scheduled get-together. I think first they are amazed that you would actually spend a whole afternoon talking with someone. When you can send 5 to 10k abbreviated messages a month, an afternoon with the same person seems like a waste of time!  Let’s explore other ways to show love from Dr. Roni Beth Tower in an article she wrote for psychology today. Sharing is so important, so let’s talk about it - What do we share? Moments Experiences and  Discoveries Thoughts and Opinions Feelings, concerns, reactions Tasks Allocating priorities, commitments Dreams and Vision How do we share: By spending time together By coordinating and organizing Through allocating and doing the work, tasks By discussing and communicating By providing a reality check, another pair of ears Through vision and visualization Through defining problems and finding and testing solutions Through unconscious mirroring When you find trust, honest, support, and love from a spouse, a long-time friend, or a new acquaintance, nurture that relationship. Make it a priority within your life. If you’ve become complacent and closed off, take this time and an opportunity to open yourself up to the possibilities of a new relationship. Reach out and ask for inclusion and networking. You aren’t the only one with the craving. CHALLENGE: reach out, in person and schedule some time to get caught up on the lives of those you love. Make room and a real effort to invite more people into your fold. Share, learn, and grow in the love of a strong and supportive network. There is no better investment.   I Know YOU Can Do It!

Episode Summary:As soon as we commit to a point of view, we’ve shifted out of an ever-evolving, ongoing sense making and into the perceived safety of certainty. Clarity requires a willingness to die to what you believed this morning as you open to integrate the new insights that appear throughout the day.Show Notes:On today’s show I’m looking at the polarization, divisiveness and cancel culture that we’re currently navigating in our public discourse.I’m sharing some thoughts from a brilliant thinker I’ve recently been introduced to named Daniel Schmachtenberger. Daniel is an evolutionary philosopher and a social engineer who sheds light on the fact that we live in a disinformation ecology.His primary message is that is that we have gotten sloppy and lazy in our personal sense-making. We've come to defer responsibility for the integrity of our information to:external authoritythe expertsthe political party that we're aligned withthe news media that we followthe in-group that we belong toWe aren’t tracking the full epistemology of the information we're consuming, and as a result we’re not clear specifically why we believe what we believe.Daniel offers sound guidance about how to reclaim our sovereignty and our personal capacity to evaluate the complexity of our world, so that we truly empowered to collectively work together to address the issues humanity is up against.Links/Awesome Humans mentioned in the episode:Daniel Schmachtenberger - The War on Sense Making: Part 1Daniel Schmachtenberger - The War on Sense Making: Part 2Daniel Schmachtenberger WebsiteDid this episode spark questions for you? Send a voice message or email me hereConnect with me online:Liz Wiltzen Coaching WebsiteTracking Yes BlogInstagramThe story that launched the ethos:Tracking Yes - A Guide to Everyday MagicIf you like the show I’d so appreciate if you would rate it, subscribe, and share it with people you think would love it. Your support helps me keep creating great content.Thanks so much for listening!

SHOW NOTES: On this show…. We are set on nipping negativity in the Bud! Now you might think, yeah right, every failed attempt starts with good intentions but we aren’t accepting failure here. Instead, we are going to tap into the power we have to drown out, avoid, or bury negativity energy with positive thoughts and actions. Doesn’t every successful ending echo power? The power you have available to you to activate. This show is all about positive alternatives to some of life’s challenges. It’s not about denying that there are real challenges that you will face on a daily if not hourly basis. But instead of sinking in the bog of helplessness, we are searching for positive alternatives to cope and succeed.  We cover the power to choose. What a wonderful sense of freedom that evokes. You have the power to choose what you allow into your mind and at least, what takes root. Next, we dive into defining and fully understanding Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. You can read into that definition a multitude of meanings. The first thing I heard is the ability to understand. How then,  do you develop the ability to understand? I’m not sure you can fully understand someone without the ability to listen to them.  Here are some thoughts we are going to explore from Amy Morin, LCSW,  a psychotherapist and author of the bestselling book "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do,".  Active listening refers to a pattern of listening that keeps you engaged with your conversation partner in a positive way. It is the process of listening attentively while someone else speaks, paraphrasing and reflecting back what is said, and withholding judgment and advice. Here are some features of active listening:1 Neutral and nonjudgmental Patient (periods of silence are not "filled") Verbal and nonverbal feedback to show signs of listening (e.g., smiling, eye contact, leaning in, mirroring) Asking questions Reflecting back what is said Asking for clarification Summarizing These tips will help you to become a better active listener: Make eye contact while the other person speaks. In general, you should aim for eye contact about 60% to 70% of the time while you are listening. Lean toward the other person, and nod your head occasionally. Avoid folding your arms as this signals that you are not listening. Paraphrase what has been said, rather than offering unsolicited advice or opinions. You might start this off by saying "In other words, what you are saying is...". Don't interrupt while the other person is speaking. Do not prepare your reply while the other person speaks; the last thing that he or she says may change the meaning of what has already been said. Watch nonverbal behavior to pick up on hidden meaning, in addition to listening to what is said. Facial expressions, tone of voice, and other behaviors can sometimes tell you more than words alone. Shut down your internal dialogue while listening. Avoid daydreaming. It is impossible to attentively listen to someone else and your own internal voice at the same time. Show interest by asking questions to clarify what is said. Ask open-ended questions to encourage the speaker. Avoid closed yes-or-no questions that tend to shut down the conversation. Avoid abruptly changing the subject; it will appear that you were not listening to the other person. Be open, neutral, and withhold judgment while listening. Be patient while you listen. We are capable of listening much faster than others can speak. Learn to recognize active listening. Watch television interviews and observe whether the interviewer is practicing active listening. Learn from the mistakes of others. Somehow “sharing the feelings of another” has turned into a power struggle of who is right and who is wrong. Sharing the feelings of another doesn’t mean you have to stand in their shoes but it means that you are open to imagine how they must feel.  To help us explore the different types of empathy, I found some ideas from the Mindtools.com team. Whatever you focus on grows. Think about that. Imagine you have a watering can instead of a hose hooked up to an endless supply of water. With your watering can, you are going to water and give life and power to something or someone. Would that help you narrow your focus to concentrate on only the things that truly matter? Would you waste your water just to be right or to teach someone else a lesson?  Would you waste an ounce on growing suspicion, negative opinions, or gossip?  With a limited supply of focus, we are looking for the most impact.  ANGELINA ZIMMERMAN describes 8 Sensational Ways to Create a Positive Impact Every Day for Ince.com CHALLENGE: activate your power to choose positivity and eliminate negative feelings. Take the time to understand the thoughts and opinions of those around you and love them anyway. Even when you may not agree or fully understand, choose to love.   I Know YOU Can Do It!

Episode 33: Rachelle Reed, PhD | Exercise Science Made Simple with @the.exercise.doc Show Notes: On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with @the.exercise.doc, Dr. Rachelle Reed. Rachelle holds a PhD in Kinesiology, with expertise in metabolism, body composition, public health and behavior change. She completed a postdoc in Exercise Psychology and was on faculty at the University of Georgia before deciding to dive into the fitness industry head first. Currently, Rachelle is the Director of Fitness Science at Orangetheory Fitness, where she oversees their Medical Advisory Board and manages the team of exercise scientists who program the workouts and write the coach education. Rachelle is also a mom to a 2.5 year old (AJ) and a pup (Roy, the yorkiepoo) and a wife! Some of the topics we covered in this episode include: The myth of “long lean muscles” Activity Trackers NEAT and the benefits of movement Gym reopening guidelines during coronavirus High intensity interval training To learn more about Rachelle, connect with her on instagram! Resources: Apply for Alix’s 12 week group coaching program Apply for Alix’s 1:1 coaching program Follow Alix on Instagram Join Alix’s private Facebook group Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide Buy Alix’s book on Amazon Shop my favorite products on Amazon Contact Alix via email Be sure you’re subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!! If you enjoyed today’s episode, I’d love it if you would take a minute to leave a rating and review! Subscribe to The Alix Turoff Nutrition Podcast Discount Codes: Built Bar: Use the code ALIX for 10% off your order

SHOW NOTES: On the last episode of the season, next level physician Dr. Sonal Patel and I took the conversation to another level as we chatted about getting past the fear and taking action anyway. Highlights from the conversation: Dr. Sonal Patel ● A board certified pediatrician, and the owner of NayaCare. Mother of four boys. ● Making a transition from practice to LLC took some soul searching and a lot of questioning. Thoughts like “Am I really going to give up on all of this?, “Is my training enough?”, were very present. ● Her turning point was the importance she gave to making sure that the parents and the family that you're sending these kids to is also very well supported and nurtured, and the fast pace of a practice wouldn’t allow her to get to know them as much as she wanted to. Stop Quoting It and Start Doing It ● Cognitive dissonance is when you want to do something but your thoughts are not consistent and there’s a lot of background noise in your head. What happens is that a business gets started by solving problems, and cognitive dissonance is one of them. ● A lot of doctors who want to be entrepreneurs listen more to the “but’s”. First of all, you can do A LOT. Look at the problem and tackle it methodically. If you know you are capable of everything you’ve accomplished so far, why are you afraid of starting this? Soon, it won’t be new and scary anymore. ● It’s great to continue your learning, but if you're delaying your actions or business because of that, then you're wasting time! So keep going. Don't wait 2 years until after you're done with coaching or any other education you have. Actually take action. ● Focus on one thing and make it your mission. Go back to it when you feel like you want to give up or delay your progress. This is what will keep you up during difficult times. Make sure it is a passion of yours. It will be easy to keep going with it, and you will feel good when sharing it with others, as well as inspiring them. ● Do not underestimate the value that you're providing. Catch up with Dr. Patel by visiting her at NayaCare.org or contacting him/her at You can also follow them on social media at: http://www.facebook.com/ nayacarecolorado http://www.instagram.com/nayacare See you on the next one! Hosted by: Dr. Maiysha Clairborne Looking for a Coach or Mastermind to Join? Ready to Take Your Career, Business, and Life to the Next Level? If you want to Learn more about Dr. Maiysha's coaching, courses, and masterminds. Visit www.DrMaiysha.com. Choose from of our Free Mini Online Masterclasses on Mindset Mastery, Manifestation, and Next Level Entrepreneurship Right on the Home page to start your journey now.

Show Notes On today’s episode, Rob chats with Mike Ritchie about how they got their first paying customer in 30 days of launch, listening to your customers, and doing a massive pricing revamp. SeekWell is looking for a freelance SEO marketer to help grow the top of their funnel. If you have experience in analytics […]        

Show Notes: On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix is solo and answering all of your questions about how to become a RD and what it’s like working as a RD. To find an ACEND accredited nutrition program, go here! Resources: Apply for Alix’s 12 week group coaching program Apply for Alix’s 1:1 coaching program Follow Alix on Instagram  Join Alix’s private Facebook group Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide Buy Alix’s book on Amazon Shop my favorite products on Amazon Contact Alix via email   Be sure you’re subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!  If you enjoyed today’s episode, I’d love it if you would take a minute to leave a rating and review! Subscribe to The Alix Turoff Nutrition Podcast Discount Codes: Built Bar: Use the code ALIX for 10% off your order

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How important your tribe is How all businesses solve people’s problems Asking for what you need Staying in your gifts The importance of being flexible   Resources: instagram.com/thejennkennedy instagram.com/drinklitepink Show Notes: On today’s “quickie” episode, I have a special guest, Jenn Kennedy! Two years ago, she didn’t know what the word “entrepreneur” really meant, but she became one through the process of helping people. As she went through the journey of losing weight and improving her health, she documented the whole process and was hit up with questions constantly. Before she knew what she was getting into, she had a coaching business. We’re going to share five tips that entrepreneurs need to do to up-level in their business. Guest Bio: Jenn Kennedy is an entrepreneur, coach, speaker, and CEO of Impact to Income.  Jenn became an entrepreneur simply by helping people. As she documented her health and weight loss journey, women started asking her for help. She started teaching and helping women finally lose weight and heal their relationship with food. Before she knew it, she had a business. As her nutrition coaching business quickly grew, she closed the door to her 8-year career as an elementary teacher and principal in training. Just over a year later, after watching online coaches struggle with making the money and impact they were meant for, she built Impact to Income. Now, she teaches and mentors coaches and entrepreneurs to grow their impact, scale their income as a result, and live the life they dream of.   In just a year, she has scaled her business to a half a million dollars and has impacted hundreds of men and women across the world. The foundation of her success continues to be built on her bulletproof mindset, her relentless drive to impact people’s lives, and her daily practice to have more fun. She fully believes that we are all here to create an impact in the world. She’s on a mission to guide men and women to live in their true personal and financial power and live the life they dream of.

Episode 31: Marlee Dannenbaum | How this RD2BE found food freedom Show Notes: On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with RD2BE Marlee Dannenbaum. Marlee is currently getting her Master’s in Clinical Nutrition Student at NYU Steinhardt and plans to become a Registered Dietitian (RD)! Marlee's love for healthy cooking and the power of proper nutrition, combined with her passion for helping others, has led her to this career path. On this episode, we talk about her personal and professional experience with food and nutrition and how she’s using her social media platform to empower other women to heal from disordered eating.  To learn more about Marlee and connect with her, follow her on instagram, tik tok or facebook or visit her website! Resources: Apply for Alix’s 12 week group coaching program Apply for Alix’s 1:1 coaching program Follow Alix on Instagram  Join Alix’s private Facebook group Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide Buy Alix’s book on Amazon Shop my favorite products on Amazon Contact Alix via email Be sure you’re subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!  If you enjoyed today’s episode, I’d love it if you would take a minute to leave a rating and review! Subscribe to The Alix Turoff Nutrition Podcast Discount Codes: Built Bar: Use the code ALIX for 10% off your order

Episode Summary:Awareness reveals our reaction to life. Self-awareness helps us understand what's really trying to get our attention and why, and supports us in responding with presence, clarity and creativity.Show Notes:On today’s show I’m talking about the difference between awareness and self-awareness and why the distinction is important.Deepak Chopra teaches that no matter what is happening in our experience, we’re in one of 3 mental states:unconsciousawareself-awareThe shift from unconscious to aware can be challenging, because now you’re awake to your struggle, but still caught in it. Ego can use awareness to keep you looping around in an attempt to control or fix your experience.Self-awareness takes you deeper into your experience and helps you process what’s happening so that you can stay in the flow of life and create with whatever is showing up in your world.Join me to hear a story about how I got caught in the loop, and how self-awareness helped me reconnect with myself and life from a place of curiosity, kindness and care.Did this episode spark questions for you? Send a voice message or email me here.Awesome humans mentioned in today’s show:Deepak ChopraBrene BrownConnect with me online:Liz Wiltzen Coaching WebsiteTracking Yes BlogInstagram The story that launched the ethos:Tracking Yes - A Guide to Everyday MagicIf you like the show I’d so appreciate if you would rate it, subscribe, and share it with people you think would love it. Your support helps me keep creating great content.Thanks so much for listening!

Show Notes On today’s episode, Rob is joined by Asia Orangio as they answer listener questions ranging from how to find the right marketing channel, how to build a brand for your business, as well as how to decide whether to start or join a startup. If you have questions about starting or scaling a […]       Related StoriesEpisode 457 | Starting a Marketplace, Marketing Channels, Resellers, and More Listener QuestionsEpisode 417 | Pulling Out Profits, Building Features vs. Integrating, Marketing a Podcast, and More Listener QuestionsEpisode 498 | Selling During a Pandemic with Steli Efti 

SHOW NOTES: On this show….we discussed disappointment, and not just being let down but facing serious challenges and coming up short time and time again. Regardless of your situation, we can all identify with being challenged, facing adversity, falling short, and harboring fear and resentment.    We talked about handling an accumulation of disappointments. How do you handle life when it seems like nothing is going your way?   I shared a little help from Laura Sue Brockway in 11 Ways Emotionally Intelligent People Overcome Disappointment - this includes her professional opinion and some of the professionals she follows.   Take a moment to…wallow. Do a reality check—is it really that bad? Go high when hit with a low blow. Don't stew in negativity. Avoid anxious reactions by lowering stress. Put things in perspective. Try not to take other people's reactions and opinions to heart. Limit others from dumping their disappointments. Write down your distress. Develop positive thinking muscles. Breathe your way to a clear mind. Life is full of challenges and as strong as you are or as strong as you become, they are unavoidable. What can change is your reaction to any situation. In the midst of a fight on the ground, it’s easy to cast blame, avoid responsibility, and walk away defeated leaving so many life lessons on the table. The advantage only comes from changing your perspective. On the ground, you only see what’s in front of you and only a few feet ahead. You can’t predict future trials but you can arm yourself with the knowledge to help you deal with them more effectively.   We talked about unhooking all the disappoint and lay it out to get a good look at each event. Sometimes we lump everything together making it overwhelming to deal with. I used the visualization of being Ebenezer Scrogg and try visiting each event as a third party onlooker.    Sometimes we need this vantage point to walk through the various stations of our life. Keeping events private, never dealing with emotional trauma, or uncovering the lesson means we harden, limiting our true potential.    We discussed the importance of reaching out and not trying to rebound on your own. I shared some insightful thoughts from Debbie Jorde - she struggles with insecurities and self-doubt. She is raising two children with special needs, battling bulimia & multiple sclerosis. She thought she was alone….until she reached out. Now the author of 8 fingers and 8 toes - Accepting Life’s Challenges.    Ask for Help Set Personal Boundaries Make Conscious Choices Accepting Challenges Creates Better Health Listen to Your Body Build Healthy Habits Get Regular Exercise, and Eat Healthily Take Control of One Area of Your Life Listen to the podcast to gain perspective on Debbie’s walk and how she came to this advice.  Take control of one area of your life - When life keeps delivering blow after blow and you are overwhelmed feeling completely out of control. Take ONE back. Start small and find one thing you can own. For Debbie, it was her diet and exercise. Even struggling with health problems of her own, she could own this area of her life.  Instead of focusing on how to avoid the blow’s that life will inevitably deliver we’ve been focusing on rebounding. How to face the challenge, embrace the lesson, find support from others, and fuel your journey with knowledge. Ready to start moving forward again more empowered than before?   CHALLENGE: When the pressure gets too great, instead of taking a dive, reach out, and embrace the wisdom of human connections. Empower your self with the knowledge to fuel your resilience. You have what it takes to rebound and lead the charge!   I Know YOU Can Do It!

Show Notes On today’s episode, Rob chats with Damian Thompson, co-founder of LeadFuze. He’s also the founder of VPSales. They talk about if and when to hire a sales team, the kinds of cold email outreach campaigns that are working well today, the sales stack, and much more. The topics we cover 5:43 Should a […]       Related StoriesEpisode 498 | Selling During a Pandemic with Steli EftiEpisode 497 | Documenting SaaS for a Sale, Email Harvesting and Spam, and More Listener QuestionsEpisode 487 | Startup Roundtable Discussing Hey.com, Leadpages’ Acquisition, and More Hot Topics 

Episode 29: Alix Turoff MS, RD, CDN, CPT | Answering your questions! Show Notes: On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix is solo and is answering listener questions. Resources: Apply for Alix’s 12 week group coaching program Apply for Alix’s 1:1 coaching program Follow Alix on Instagram  Join Alix’s private Facebook group Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide Buy Alix’s book on Amazon Shop my favorite products on Amazon Contact Alix via email Be sure you’re subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!  If you enjoyed today’s episode, I’d love it if you would take a minute to leave a rating and review!Subscribe to The Alix Turoff Nutrition Podcast Discount Codes: Built Bar: Use the code ALIX10 for 10% off your order

SHOW NOTES: On this show…. we are talking about boundaries; the need for them, how to establish them, and how to communicate your expectations for them. Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries is all about communication. It starts with you and it ends with you. We would all like to be free to nurture our mind, body, & spirit without the fear of attack. Boundaries give you space and freedom to safely move around and grow. Imagine a hula-hoop. We are going to use this visual to demonstrate space, not literal space but figuratively. You are in the center of your hula-hoop. You have free space all around you before you hit the edge. Comfortable there? Good. Stay in your hula-hoop and we will work through keeping everyone else in there’s. Ready build fences instead of walls? You communicate, through your actions, how you want to be treated, and how you plan to treat others. Let’s dive into this concept because it’s two-sided.  We talk about both concepts - how you treat yourself and how you communicate the way you want others to treat you. Great visual for why you overextend yourself when helping others: Imagine a horizontal line. Draw a vertical line at the midway point. Now, there is 50% on either side of that vertical line. If you go over the line, doing your 50 and then 30 more, you can put a marker at 80%. That leaves 20% left for the other person to do. Twenty percent is a cake-walk. 100% reward with only 20% effort - that’s something anyone could get comfortable with.  The big question is not why are people are taking you for granted but why you feel the need to do 30% more? Not sure if you are giving too much? Shawn M. Burn Ph.D. with 12 Signs That You're Giving Too Much for Psychology Today Not sure you can figure out how to stop? Dr Sheri Jacobson - How to Stop Giving Too Much in a Relationship Good stuff on saying NO:  Saying NO can be the elephant in the room and create an awkward exchange if you let it. But effectively saying no can be one of the most gentle boundaries that can be appreciated by both parties.  First, let’s get comfortable with the word as we set some guidelines: NO lying NO excuses NO emotions NO defenses NO negotiation NO buts Just NO. You are asked for something that you don’t want to do or give and you respond…” I would love to help you out but I can’t”...silence. “That sounds like fun but I can’t make it”...silence. “I  would really like to be there for you but I will have to say no”...silence. By being clear and decisively answering the question, you established your boundary. When you make excuses, negotiate, or end with a but….you leave the door open for discussion and manipulation. The biggest hurdle is the feeling of disappointing someone but in all honesty, disappointing yourself should be your number one concern. When you say NO it frees the person asking to set their sights on another alternative. When you bend or recant, it keeps them prodding you until they get the answer they want. Let’s figure out how to move forward with a few extra tips: Abigail Brenner M.D. - 7 Tips to Create Healthy Boundaries with Others CHALLENGE: Look in the mirror to come face-to-face with your own wants, needs, and desires. Change your narrative and realize you are worth the effort. Lead by example and communicate a healthy boundary that uses fences instead of walls.   I Know YOU Can Do It!

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How fear of not being an expert holds you back Tools for getting out of imposter syndrome Being afraid of what your full-time job will think How to get over fear of success Coming back from failure   Resources: Learn more: brunchandslay.com Instagram: instagram.com/brunchandslay Facebook: facebook.com/brunchandslay Twitter: twitter.com/brunchandslay Show Notes: On this week’s quickie, I’ve invited a friend along! Ameerah Saine is the founder of Brunch and Slay and host of the Brunch and Slay Podcast, and she has some knowledge bombs to drop for you. No matter how many times you do something new, fear still creeps up. Ameerah and I talk about three ways fear tries to sneak up on you, as well as three ways to get over it.   Guest Bio: Ameerah Saine is a daughter, sister, wife, and mommy. She is also a friend to many and, in each one of these roles, she displays her "go-getter" attitude, service mentality, and true enjoyment of being a woman and possessing the ability to inspire others. A graduate of Texas A & M University-Commerce, veteran of the Texas Army National Guard, and former Regional Sales Director for Remington Administrative Ser-vices, Ameerah has been recognized and awarded for her leadership skills, and service to her country. With the spirit of service that encompasses her being, Ameerah has set out on a mission to uniquely empower women from many different backgrounds but with similar necessities. Her brainchild "Brunch and Slay" gives women the opportunity to network, and grow, all while being the Fabulous that they need to be. "Brunch and Slay" has become one of the many productions that Ameerah has put not only her creativity, time, and energy but her professional execution, care, and attention to detail have granted her critical acclaim. She currently resides in Houston, Texas with her husband Chad, 2-year-old daughter Denver, and fur baby Harpo.

SHOW NOTES: On this show, we talked about support; understanding when you need it, recognizing when you can offer it, and being open enough to embrace it all. Many believe we have the power to manage our lives and our emotions very logically and systematically. The more you put it the more the payoff. You work hard and you get a big reward. Then life throws you a curveball, something you never saw coming, and you realize, no amount of preparation or sweat equity could help you easily turn this thing around. You need help. Admitting that is the most important step and definitely the hardest one. You feel like a failure because you weren’t able to manage life’s ups & downs on your own. In your mind, you are the only one who waved the white flag.  Recognizing you need help comes from being honest with yourself and in honesty, understanding your limitations. These could be physical limitations or emotional and they might be so closely intertwined that you can’t recognize the difference. Stress happens. In fact, stress is perfectly normal and, in some cases, even beneficial. John Rampton talks about 4 ways to deal with the stress of being overwhelmed without shutting down in an article for Entrepreneur.  John covers the effects of chronic stress and 4 ways to work through it. Remember: This too shall pass. Increase oxygen flow. Prioritize and delegate. Shift your focus. Whether you're afraid someone will laugh at you for being incompetent, or you just can't admit to yourself that you don't have it all handled, asking for help can be hard. It can be embarrassing, too—especially if you feel like everyone else is keeping up and you're the only one falling behind. Whether you're embarrassed to talk to your doctor about your depression, or you're scared to tell your boss you don't understand a project, the longer you put off asking for help, the worse your problem may become. I found 5 Things to Remember When You're Embarrassed to Ask for Help from Amy Morin, LCSW for Psychology Today Admitting you need help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Getting help can save you a lot of time and aggravation. Seeking assistance gives others an opportunity to serve you. You aren't the only one struggling. Asking for help can make you more comfortable in your own skin. I talk about my own experience with support groups and starting my own over two years ago: ...Sharing your struggles is a way to receive support without directly asking for help. It gives you a chance to connect and bond in experience and understanding with people you might have no other reason to connect with.  When we keep our experiences and our feelings about those negative or positive to ourselves, we tend to blur, exaggerate, add grandeur, or downplay what actually happened. These memories play over and over again in your mind and it’s natural that some facts could get forgotten or rosier endings are added. Giving an account to another trusted individual and help you work through these memories with accuracy which could, in turn, help you categorize these experiences differently.  But what if, despite what everyone says, you still feel alone? Well, I found 11 Things to Do When You Feel Like You Don't Have Anybody by Sarah Schuster for The Mighty.  Find a Facebook group for people who share a common interest. Turn to a pet or spend time with animals. Join a book club. Find a support group. Meet up with people through Meetup. Start volunteering. Find a buddy through The Buddy Project Connect with someone on 7 Cups. If you’re on Twitter, check out supportive mental health hashtags. Use The Mighty’s #CheckInWithMe hashtag. Be your own best advocate. Whether it’s emotional, physical, financial, or spiritual, ask. You don’t have to dream up an elaborate excuse to justify your needs. Be specific with your ask.  Life is about give and take and each of use will give and reciprocate at one point or another.  CHALLENGE: Don’t try to go it alone. Life is challenging and help is just an ask away. Be willing to embrace love and support as you would give the same. Share with another person to create a strong and encouraging network.   I Know YOU Can Do It! 

Episode 27: Amanda Howell MS, MPH | Women’s Health: Separating facts and fiction Show Notes: On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with one of her favorite people to follow on instagram -- Amanda Howell (you may know her as @AmandaHowellHealth on instagram). Amanda holds her masters in public health with additional training in nutrition & women’s health. She owns a health consulting company and uses her social media platforms to dispel health misinformation and guide people towards more sustainable and evidence-based approaches to health, nutrition, and fitness. Health education is her jam!  A large part of her work focuses on dismantling barriers to health equity and drawing the attention away from privileged and unrealistic health misinformation. Healthy lifestyle recommendations should be available and applicable to everyone, not just to those who can afford it.  You’ll find honest (and sometimes uncomfortable) conversations about health and wellness on her platform. She invites you to grab a cup of coffee (or wine), dig into the conversation with an open mind, and grow alongside her.  You can follow Amanda on Instagram @amandahowellhealth and Twitter @amandahowellmph Some of the topics we covered in this episode include: Birth Control PCOS Pre and Post Natal Nutrition Menstruation Hypothalamic Amenorrhea  Calculating your maintenance calorie needs (check out Amanda’s helpful graphic here!) Resources: Apply for Alix’s 12 week group coaching program Apply for Alix’s 1:1 coaching program Follow Alix on Instagram  Join Alix’s private Facebook group Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide Buy Alix’s book on Amazon Shop my favorite products on Amazon Contact Alix via email   Be sure you’re subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!  If you enjoyed today’s episode, I’d love it if you would take a minute to leave a rating and review! Subscribe to The Alix Turoff Nutrition Podcast Discount Codes: Built Bar: Use the code ALIX10 for 10% off your order

Episode 26: Nicole Ross | Sitting down with @lashesandlemons- Part 2 Show Notes: On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with Nicole Ross for a part 2 to their first interview (episode 12) Nicole is the face behind popular instagram account @lashesandlemons.   Nicole is a New York City based wellness blogger whose main mission is to inspire others to feel confident in their own skin while achieving their individual wellness goals. Nicole shares practical tips, simple and healthy recipes and beauty recommendations all through her own personal anecdotes and experiences in hopes to inspire others to feel the best about themselves everyday. Connect with Nicole on instagram! Resources: Apply for Alix’s 12 week group coaching program Apply for Alix’s 1:1 coaching program Follow Alix on Instagram  Join Alix’s private Facebook group Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide Buy Alix’s book on Amazon Shop my favorite products on Amazon Contact Alix via email   Be sure you’re subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!  If you enjoyed today’s episode, I’d love it if you would take a minute to leave a rating and review! Subscribe to The Alix Turoff Nutrition Podcast Discount Codes: Built Bar: Use the code ALIX10 for 10% off your order

On this episode of Nation of Recap, Jordan and Alex return to the program to go After Dark as they recap this week in 90 Day Fiance! 90 Day Fiance After Dark: Before the 90 Days Tell All//The Other Way Season 2E1+2 Show Notes: On this episode of Nation of Recap, Jordan and Alex return […] The post 90 Day Fiance After Dark: Before the 90 Days Tell All//The Other Way Season 2E1+2 appeared first on Nation Of Podcast.

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Episode 22: Alix Turoff MS, RD, CDN, CPT | Why am I not losing weight? Show Notes: On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix is solo and is going over a question she gets all the time “I’m doing everything but why am I not losing weight?”. She shares the checklist she goes through with her clients to help you evaluate what might be going on. To calculate your calorie needs, you can use this post from Alix’s instagram profile. Resources: Apply for Alix’s Group Coaching Program Apply for Alix’s 1:1 coaching program Follow Alix on Instagram  Join Alix’s private Facebook group Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide Buy Alix’s book on Amazon Shop my favorite products on Amazon Contact Alix via email Be sure you’re subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!  If you enjoyed today’s episode, I’d love if you would take a minute to leave a rating and review!Subscribe to The Alix Turoff Nutrition Podcast Discount Codes: Built Bar: Use the code ALIX10 for 10% off your order

Episode 21: Sean Adwar | Your COVID-19 Questions Answered Part 2 Show Notes: On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with her husband, Sean Adwar MD to talk to him about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for part 2.   Some of the topics we covered in this episode include: The possibility of another wave Antibody testing Vaccines Fall events Gloves The 5g conspiracy theory Wiping down groceries And more!   Resources: Apply for Alix’s 1:1 coaching program Follow Alix on Instagram  Join Alix’s private Facebook group Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide Buy Alix’s book on Amazon Shop my favorite products on Amazon Contact Alix via email   Be sure you’re subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!    If you enjoyed today’s episode, I’d love it if you would take a minute to leave a rating and review! Subscribe to The Alix Turoff Nutrition Podcast   Discount Codes: Built Bar: Use the code ALIX10 for 10% off your order

Show Notes: On today’s podcast, Yvette will go through the most likely details that your guests will have long conversations about the day after your wedding. We all want our guests to talk about our wedding in a positive memorable way but we often have the most important details wrong.Yvette discusses:What your guests are most likely to remember about your weddingWhat your guests will still talk about in years to comeThe top 10 details you can work on to get them talking positivelyWhat is in your control and what is notWhere to spend extra money to keep everyone happy all nightHow to get your guests up dancing the night awayWhat kills the atmosphereYour resources:Manage My Wedding App Download Manage My Wedding StoreManage My Wedding InstagramManage My Wedding FacebookManage My Wedding PinterestPodcasts Yvette referred to during the episode:EPISODE 18: How To Manage Your Wedding During CoronavirusEPISODE 19: Plan Your Wedding Without Leaving HomeEPISODE 20: Wedding Planning That Won’t Cost You a CentEPISODE 21: Everything You Need to Know about Your Wedding TunesEPISODE 10: Think You Don’t Need a Wet Weather Plan? Think Again.If you loved this podcast and would like to hear more from The Manage My Wedding Podcast please subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.We would love for you to review our podcast and when you do please leave your Instagram handle so Yvette can send you a little surprise and personal thank you.Happy Planning xx

Episode Summary Hello! And welcome to the last episode of Season 1 of the Boostart podcast! We've loved having you tune into the show, and are looking forward to you joining us this next season. Today, as we bring this season to a close, we're discovering Zoom, the popular video-conferencing application that's designed to make your conferencing as easy one click. Show Notes: On this episode of the Boostart Podcast, we're exploring Zoom, the enterprise (and personal) video conferencing platform that has almost overnight taken the world of video conferencing by storm. We'll dive in on the origins of video conferencing, then circle in on why we believe Zoom is the right fit for your business. Remote work or not, Zoom has you covered. In this episode, we talked about Remote Work, Video Conferencing, COVID-19, and Business Communication Links Mentioned: Zoom.us The History of Video Conferencing Boostart Podcast Follow Us: Boostart.net Twitter Instagram Facebook You can also reach out with any questions from today's show: just go to twitter.com/boostarttech and comment on today's episode. Have a piece of technology you want featured on the show? Just tweet us @BoostartTech and be sure to subscribe!

There’s a virus running parallel to the Coronavirus. It’s the energetic virus of fear and anxiety, and it attacks our natural resilience and weakens our immune system. The good news is there’s a powerful antidote that we have direct access to. Today’s show focuses on why toxic fear patterns perpetuate, how we can build our immunity to them. The episode ends with a short guided mindfulness practice to get you grounded in your calm, wise, creative self.Show Notes:On today’s show I talk about how the Coronavirus is agitating and illuminating ego driven, fear fuelled pattens that are part of being human—and how to meet them powerfully when they get activated.We have a tendency to distort the experience of fear into a sustained, repeating, unchanging narrative, which perpetuates a state of stress and wreaks havoc with our immune systems. Let's explore why we generate negative emotional states, why "getting rid of them" is an ineffective, short term strategy - and a better way to go when you want to stay grounded, clear, and creative in the midst of uncertainty. The episode finishes with a short guided mediation to support you in connecting with a place of calm to anchor to. Once you know this place in yourself, you’ll know how to find your way back to it, and you can use it to build a practice of coming home to your okay-ness in any moment. *Note: The 5 minute meditation begins at 26:15.Listen to Part 2 here:Staying Curious and Creative in Moments of Fear: Part 2Did this episode spark questions for you? Send a voice message or email me here.Awesome humans mentioned in today’s show:Michael Beckwith - Agape International Spiritual CenterMargaret Wheatley - Warriors for the Human SpiritConnect with me online:Liz Wiltzen Coaching WebsiteTracking Yes BlogInstagram The story that launched the ethos:Tracking Yes - A Guide to Everyday MagicIf you like the show I’d so appreciate it if you would rate it, subscribe, and share it with people you think would love it. Your support helps me keep creating great content.Thanks so much for listening!

On this episode of Nation of Recap, Jordan and Alex return to the program to talk all things Tiger King and I, as they close off the series with a recap and a deeper dive into the real-world fallout of Tiger King! Tiger King and I Recap + More! Show Notes: On this episode of […] The post Tiger King and I Recap + More! appeared first on Nation Of Podcast.

Episode Summary Hello! And welcome to the Boostart Podcast, where we explore technology and software that helps us build better teams, maximize efficiency, and do more than ever before. On today's episode, we're talking about Slack: the team messaging platform with a complete search-able history. Show Notes: On this episode of the Boostart Podcast, we're exploring the history of electronic messaging, including the rise of email, text, and now team messaging. Slack is the most popular team messaging platform we've experienced, and today, we're talking about the features that make it so. In this episode, we talked about Messaging, Email, Communication, and Teamwork Links Mentioned: Slack Stewart Butterfield Boostart Podcast Follow Us: Boostart.net Twitter Instagram Facebook You can also reach out with any questions from today's show: just go to twitter.com/boostarttech and comment on today's episode. Have a piece of technology you want to be featured on the show? Just tweet us @BoostartTech and be sure to subscribe!

Episode Summary Hello! And welcome to the Boostart Podcast, where we explore technology and software that helps us build better teams, maximize efficiency, and do more than ever before. On today's episode, we dive in on Later: a futuristic social media scheduling platform. Show Notes: On this episode of the Boostart Podcast, we're exploring Later, a platform designed to help you develop your social media. Using Later allows you to set and forget your social media accounts, maximizing your output and reducing your downtime. In this episode, we talked about Social Media, Publishing, and Time Management Links Mentioned: Later Boostart Podcast Follow Us: Boostart.net Twitter Instagram Facebook You can also reach out with any questions from today's show: just go to twitter.com/boostarttech and comment on today's episode. Have a piece of technology you want featured on the show? Just tweet us @BoostartTech and be sure to subscribe!

Health and Fitness guru Rami Odeh owned and operated a successful fitness center in Sandy Springs, GA for more than 20 years. One year later, Rami continues to help people change their lives and companies lower healthcare costs through consulting, coaching, and public speaking. He is also the author of "Quiet the Noise", available on amazon.com. Show Notes: On this episode of Small Business Matters the Podcast, Rami Odeh shares his experiences around entrepreneurship, surviving 2008, understanding the Why, the importance of knowing when to ask for help, and developing an exit strategy. Key Points in this Episode: • Contributions to SB [0:01:56] • Exit Strategy [0:03:33] • Lessons Learned [0:07:26] • The Importance of Resilience [0:10:53] • Leadership [0:11:50] • Best & Worst Mistakes [0:15:24] • Wellness Programs [0:21:25] • "Quiet the Noise" [0:24:00] • The Spiritual Benefits of Exercise [0:26:50] • Advice for Getting Healthy [0:30:30] • Rapid Fire [0:37:17] • Takeaways [0:40:21] • Contact Rami [0:41:12]

Episode 14: Jenna Werner, RD | Why being shredded isn’t always healthy Show Notes: On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with good friend and fellow Registered Dietitian, Jenna Werner. Jenna Werner is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a passion for health and wellness. She is the founder of a virtual private practice that ties together her love and passion for not only food and nutrition but for helping people become the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves. Jenna's practice, Happy Strong Healthy, was created to help women understand food and love food for how it makes them feel, helping them heal their relationship with food, reach their goals without deprivation, manage their lifestyles and teaching them how to truly love & appreciate the way good food nourishes and fuels their bodies. HSH uses a mindful eating approach to help women change their relationship with food forever.   With an enthusiasm for food and exercise herself, Jenna is dedicated to the nutrition and dietetics field and committed to living a healthy lifestyle. In her spare time, she loves to cook, food shop, play with her puppy and move her body!  Connect with Jenna on instagram Register for the Happy Strong Healthy Nutrition Retreat! Resources: Apply for Alix’s 1:1 coaching program Follow Alix on Instagram  Join Alix’s private Facebook group Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide Buy Alix’s book on Amazon Shop my favorite products on Amazon Contact Alix via email Be sure you’re subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!  If you enjoyed today’s episode, I’d love if you would take a minute to leave a rating and review!Subscribe to The Alix Turoff Nutrition Podcast Discount Codes: Built Bar: Use the code ALIX10 for 10% off your order

Episode 13: Lauren Smith MS RD | How to stay healthy in college Show Notes: On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with Lauren Smith to discuss all things healthy eating in college and beyond. Lauren Smith is a Registered Dietitian and founder of The Sorority Nutritionist. After gaining nearly 20 pounds her freshman year of college and feeling so lost when it came to nutrition, Lauren was left feeling insecure in her body and lacked confidence in herself. Determined to lose the weight, Lauren did what any sorority sister would do: turn to celebrities, social media and what her friends were doing to lose weight. Unfortunately, this led her down a path of restrictive eating, stress and anxiety when it came to fueling her body! After navigating diets that restricted her social life and caused major food guilt, her senior year of college she began to realize that her entire approach to nutrition was wrong. Flash forward 7 years, and Lauren founded The Sorority Nutritionist to share all that she's learned throughout her weight loss and dieting journey. She turned her biggest insecurity into her passion, and has helped hundreds of women just like you lose weight and gain confidence with her balanced and FUN weight loss method! Some of the topics we covered in this episode include: How to make better choices around alcohol Good snack options to keep in your dorm How to navigate the alcohol Navigating eating disorders in your environment College Friendships Connect with Lauren on instagram! Resources: Apply for Alix’s 1:1 coaching program Follow Alix on Instagram  Join Alix’s private Facebook group Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide Buy Alix’s book on Amazon Shop my favorite products on Amazon Contact Alix via email Be sure you’re subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!  If you enjoyed today’s episode, I’d love if you would take a minute to leave a rating and review! Subscribe to The Alix Turoff Nutrition Podcast Discount Codes: Built Bar: Use the code ALIX10 for 10% off your order