Podcasts about tone it up

Welcome to 2025: New you, old you, but always improving! I'm kicking off the year with my right-hand woman, Deseray Cummings, from the stunning shores of Punta de Mita, Mexico. Together, we share our takes on New Year pressure —breaking down why resolutions can sometimes backfire and how to shift the focus to sustainable habits that truly nourish your body and mind. Spoiler: it's not about 75-day challenges or burning yourself out!Deseray and I also answer your community questions about setting boundaries, practicing self-kindness, and finding balance in a world that demands “all or nothing.” From prioritizing sleep to embracing the messy ups and downs of life (hello, hormones!), we're serving up real talk and practical advice to help you feel your best. Plus, we're sharing a sneak peek at exciting new updates for the Tone It Up app and how to win a dreamy wellness retreat. Let go of the pressure, and start your year with grace and intention—you've got this!(00:00:00) Introductions(00:00:50) Ditching Perfection for Sustainable Growth(00:09:32) How to Improve Your Sleep Habits & Set Better Boundaries(00:16:51) 2025 Motto: Be KindClick here for full show notesGuest Info:• Instagram: @_deserayResources:• Start a conversation in your The Big Silence merch: thebigsilence.com/collections/shop-all• Read: The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing • Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: @karenadawn• Follow The Big Silence on Instagram: @The.Big.Silence• Subscribe: The Big Silence YouTube Channel• Therapy For All: Resources for those in need• Thank you to our partners! Go to thebigsilence.com/partners for special offers for our listenersDonate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.Producer, Bobby Goldstein.The Big Silence is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Timeline Longevity | Timeline is offering 10% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com/TBS.Act + Acre | Visit ActandAcre.com and take the quiz on their website to see what hair & scalp system is right for you. Use code TBS20 for 20% off your purchase.

It's FINALLY here!!!! 50% OFF Black Friday Sale on the Break-Up Academy CourseTo learn more about my proven method for releasing your past relationships and getting excited to date again, Click Here to Watch my Free So Over It Masterclass Are you ready to do the healing work, and know that you need the Break-Up Academy, Click Here to Grab the 50% Discount Today's guest is someone who I admire for her work with mental health advocacy. She is a voice for healing, and getting rid of the stigma associated with mental illness. Karena Dawn, mental health advocate and co-founder of Tone It Up, the leading women's fitness, nutrition and lifestyle community, is a wellness entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, meditation leader, and founder of the mental health foundation, The Big Silence. She hosts The Big Silence podcast, having open conversations about mental health, wellness and self-development.Inside today's episode we discuss: Karena's vulnerable story of overcoming childhood trauma and becoming a mental health advocate Attracting secure healthy love after experiencing trauma The importance of self-care routines including meditation, movement, and sleep for your mental health Aaaaand so much more! Connect with Karena here: Follow Karena on Instagram: @karenadawnKarena's website: www.karenadawn.comThe Big Silence Foundation: www.thebigsilence.comListen to The Big Silence Podcast: www.thebigsilence.com/listenBuy the memoir, The Big Silence: www.thebigsilence.com/bookTone It Up: https://my.toneitup.com/

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom welcome Karena Dawn, co-founder of Tone It Up and a New York Times bestselling author. Karena shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood with a mentally ill mother to becoming a successful entrepreneur and mental health advocate. She discusses her struggles with depression, substance abuse, and the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. Karena emphasizes the power of movement, meditation, and community support in fostering mental well-being. Her foundation, "The Big Silence," aims to create open conversations about mental health. VivoBarefoot Discount:Improve your foot and ankle health with VivoBarefoot shoes. Perfect for every occasion—whether hiking, casual wear, or an active lifestyle. Use code "OPTIMAL20" for 20% off! Plus, enjoy a 100-day trial with a full refund guarantee. LMNT Discount Code:Stay hydrated at a cellular level with LMNT! Replenish essential electrolytes and get a free gift with every purchase. ⁠⁠Try some new flavors while you fuel your body. ⁠⁠Get your free gift! Jen Health Platform:Access 12 plans, 200+ videos, and monthly webinars to improve mobility, strength, and pain relief. Join Jen Health to feel better with movement! Learn More from Karena: Karena's Website The Big Silence Foundation  Listen to The Big Silence Podcast Buy the memoir, The Big Silence Get Tone It Up here Follow Karena on Instagram  Follow The Big Silence on Instagram Follow Tone It Up on Instagram We think you'll love: Get A Free Week on Jen Health! Jen's Instagram Dom's Instagram YouTube Channel What You Will Learn in This Interview with Karena Dawn: 03:13 Introduction of Karena Dawn 04:17 Karena's Memoir and Journey 07:45 The Big Silence Foundation 09:39 Personal Struggles and Triumphs 10:39 Building Tone It Up 12:56 Opening Up About Mental Health 17:20 Being There for Others 18:27 Caretaking Experience 22:12 Consequences of Bottling Emotions 25:25 Meditation Journey 33:58 Movement and Mental Health 40:42 Impact of Lack of Movement 41:35 Accessibility of Healthy Practices 42:55 Resources for Mental Health To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/377 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven't done so already, please take a minute to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and leave a quick rating and review of the show!

This week is a dream conversation! Jenna talks with Karena Dawn, co-founder of Tone It Up and voice behind the podcast, memoir, and foundation, The Big Silence. Jenna and Karena explore vital topics like mental wellness, fitness, and managing stress. Karena opens up about her own journey, offering a fresh perspective on the wellness industry. She also highlights The Big Silence and the movement dedicated to normalizing conversations about mental health. We hope this heartfelt exchange inspires listeners to embrace their own well-being and the power of vulnerability.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: @karenadawnLearn more about Tone It UpGet into The Big SilenceGo to boncharge.com/FORK and use coupon code FORK to save 15%.What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#123: Karena Dawn is a fitness coach, author, entrepreneur, and the co-founder of well-known fitness brand, Tone It Up. In today's conversation, Karena opens up about her lifelong struggle with mental health: from growing up with a mother who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia to her history of drug abuse and depression. She gives amazing insight on how to heal, find joy after hardship, and cope with mental health struggles. Karena and Josie also chat about Karena's favorite biohacks, tips for adding in more protein, and her opinion on living in "The Ozempic Era."Chit Chat: Sabrina Carpenter has a new album out! Also, Josie read It Ends With Us in one sitting.Ask The Everygirl: 11:25 "How can I deal with my own anxiety when a guy I'm newly dating isn't a big texter?"Interview Begins: 29:15For Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Childhood is supposed to be a time of innocence, freedom, and the sturdy security of family. But that's not the hand everyone gets dealt in life. Sometimes, things are more complicated, and children have to grow up fast. Having a parent who experiences mental health issues is no easy feat in life. But today's guest channeled those feelings and experiences into much-needed advocacy work and a fitness empire, to boot. Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes New York Times best-selling author and the Co-founder of the fitness company Tone It Up, Karena Dawn. After a childhood spent under the mental health influence of her mother, Karena ultimately discovered her passion and a healthy way to manage the complex feelings that come with complicated parental dynamics. Since her mother's passing in 2021, she has made it her mission to raise awareness around the stigma surrounding mental health.You'll hear about the reality of a childhood under the shadow of a parent with mental health issues. She shares the difficulties she experienced and the fears that pushed her toward not-so-great coping mechanisms. You'll also hear her amazing story of redirecting those life experiences into something healthier for her mind and body, and how she's helping other women like her do the same. What You'll Learn:What it's like having a parent with a mental illness (2:50)Her emotional final moments with her mother mid-pandemic (6:18)How fitness entered her life and its impact (12:57)Connecting mental and physical health (18:44)The biggest lie about mental health (22:35)Connect with Karena Dawn:Website: https://karenadawn.com/Tone it Up: https://www.instagram.com/toneitup/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/karenadawn/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/toneitup/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarenaDawn/Connect with Ginni:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswatiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=enWebsite: www.ginnimedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I have the honor of interviewing Karena Dawn. She is not only the founder of The Big Silence Foundation, which is bringing awareness to solutions for mental health issues, she is also the co-founder of Tone It Up, meaning she is a fitness expert and has been for many years. Karena is a New York Times best-selling author and a dog lover. In this episode we talk about her most recent book, The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing. It's really fun to get to talk to each other and realize we have such common passions for helping people by breaking the silence around mental health issues. Karena is so vulnerable about sharing her story and what brings her to this work. Everything she has created is out of a passion to help other people so they don't have to go through such struggles. Thank you so much for joining us for this episode of How Humans Heal. Please subscribe if you haven't already, so you don't miss the next episode. And I look forward to connecting with all of you again very soon. We're here to help you!   LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:   Connect with Karena: https://karenadawn.com/    Take Dr. Doni's Stress Type Quiz: https://doctordoni.com/quiz/stress-quiz/      Schedule A Chat With Dr. Doni: https://intakeq.com/new/hhsnib/vuaovx    Read the full episode notes and find more information: https://doctordoni.com/blog/podcasts/ MORE RESOURCES FROM DR. DONI:   Quick links to social media, free guides and programs, and more: https://doctordoni.com/links     Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.  

“Be a kid. What did you love doing as a kid? Don't forget those little moments because that's when you're carefree and just doing all the things—play, have fun," advises Karena Dawn, a renowned figure in the fitness and wellness industry. In this episode, Karena and Dr. Z explore the journey of healing after narcissistic abuse, drawing from Karena's personal and professional experiences.   Karena shares how during her personal therapy journey, she came to the realization that her own mother had Narcissistic Personality Disorder. It was this awareness that helped her gain a better understanding of their complicated relationship, fueling her commitment to healing. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care, and discusses how reconnecting with her childhood joys and love of fitness became integral parts of her recovery.   Through her initiatives, Tone It Up and The Big Silence, Karena promotes the therapeutic power of exercise, meditation, and mindfulness. Dr. Z and Karena offer practical advice for healing, and stress how this is a comprehensive process, encouraging listeners to find what works best for them.   Quotes “It is not easy. And then I started Tone It Up to share the message of fitness, movement, and mindfulness. And now with The Big Silence, talking about mental health. It's all taken what I went through in my youth, and then figuring out how I healed myself naturally. And then opening up that stigma with The Big Silence so that other people don't have to suffer in silence.” (21:01 | Karena Dawn) “Do you think people should cut family members out if they are narcissists? I think it depends on the situation. You're talking about situations where it was so bad; where your cortisol levels were through the roof to the point where you're getting skin rashes, which means your entire body's inflamed, right? And so this is why, obviously, why I wanted to have you on, but also for people to understand just how connected our mind and our bodies are.” (31:09 | Karena Dawn & Dr. Z)  “Be a kid. What did you love doing as a kid? Don't forget those little moments because that's when you're carefree and just doing all the things—play, have fun.” (40:02 | Karena Dawn)  Links Sign Up for my LIVE Summer Support Group here: https://www.drjaimezuckerman.com/workshops   Connect with Karena Dawn: https://karenadawn.com/ https://my.toneitup.com/ https://www.instagram.com/karenadawn/ https://www.instagram.com/the.big.silence/ Connect with Dr. Jaime Zuckerman: https://www.drjaimezuckerman.com/ https://www.zgrouptherapy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.z_psychologist/ https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.z_psychologist Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

In honor of Mental Health month, we close out May with a new episode of the HEAL with Kelly Podcast. In this deeply moving conversation, I sit down with Karena Dawn, New York Times best-selling author of The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing and the visionary founder of Tone It Up, the world's largest female fitness platform and nutrition company. Karena's life has been shaped by profound challenges, beginning with her mother's diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia when she was just 11 years old. Raised amidst the complexities of severe mental illness, Karena endured a series of adverse and traumatic experiences, eventually overcoming her own situational depression. In this candid discussion, Karena shares insights into growing up with a mentally ill parent and the impact it had on her psyche, health, and life. She reflects on her journey towards healing and self-discovery, highlighting pivotal moments that inspired her to become a leading advocate for mental wellness. After her mother's passing in September 2021, Karena furthered her mission to destigmatize mental health issues as she now actively works to provide vital resources for those supporting loved ones in similar situations. Tune in to discover Karena's inspiring journey from darkness to empowerment, and find resonance in her message of reclaiming life and purpose. LINKS Karena Dawn Website: https://karenadawn.com/ Karena Dawn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenadawn/ The Big Silence on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QOjbgy Tone It Up on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QNE23k SPONSORS HOP WTR: Go to hopwtr.com/HEAL and get 20% OFF your first purchase for a limited time. PUORI: Go to puori.com/HEAL and use code HEAL for 20% OFF all of their great products! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The incredible Karena Dawn is with us today for a deep conversation about mental health, healing, and the joy of bringing help to others. Karena is the co-founder of Tone It Up, a mental health advocate, and a New York Times best selling author. Her new memoir, The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing encourages you to “stay strong enough to forgive, to heal, and to have hope”.  Today, Karena shares more about:   Her story of growing up with a mother who suffered from severe mental health issues The tools she uses to support her own anxiety  Her view on the regressions we've seen regarding body inclusivity in recent years The highs and lows of running a huge business, and what occurred behind the scenes to cause Karena and Katrina, the founders of Tone It Up, to part ways  Her memoir, The Big Silence, and the incredible work she is doing in her related non-profit  Learn more about The Big Silence Therapy for All program  Get your copy of the Anxiety Tool-Kit - 21 Evidence-Based Ways to Reduce Stress  Check out Bloom Nutrition and get 15% off your order by using the code rawbeautytalks15 at checkout Book your complimentary 20-minute Breakthrough Call with Erin here!  Join me inside of the Food Freedom Program!  Are you loving the show? We'd be so grateful if you could share the show with a friend, and leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts!  Connect with Erin and Raw Beauty Talks on Instagram or on our website 

Welcome to the Tori Kruse Show! Today, we're honored to kick off the relaunch of our podcast during Mental Health Awareness Month by featuring the incredible Karena Dawn.Karena is a celebrated mental health advocate, entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, and co-founder of the global fitness community, Tone It Up, and the mental health initiative, The Big Silence.In this deeply personal episode, Karena shares the trials of her early life, discussing her mother's battle with schizophrenia which cast a long shadow over her family and deeply impacted her own mental health journey.Karena shares how she overcame and discovered her strength in fitness, which provided personal refuge and ignited her passion for advocating for others.Timestamps:[0:00] Introduction to Karena's impressive achievements and her multifaceted roles.[4:23] Karena opens up about her childhood, the profound impact of her mother's illness, and her first encounters with fitness as a sanctuary.[8:16] The pivotal moments that led Karena to move to Los Angeles and eventually to the founding of Tone It Up.[12:35] Exploring the origin and mission of The Big Silence, focusing on mental health advocacy and building supportive communities.[18:50] Karena discusses the intertwining of entrepreneurship with personal healing and growth.[28:14] A look into Karena's future projects and her continued commitment to enhancing wellness and mental health awareness.Join Tori and Karena in a conversation that not only highlights Karena's professional triumphs but also dives deep into the personal experiences that have shaped her into the influential figure she is today.This episode is a powerful testament to the impact of resilience and the ability to transform personal pain into a purpose-driven life.Resources:Read The Big Silence: https://thebigsilence.com/pages/memoir/Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram  Instagram.com/karenadawnFollow The Big Silence on Instagram Instagram.com/the.big.silence  Website: https://torikruse.com/Follow Tori on Instagram: Instagram.com/officialtorikruseBook a Styling call with Tori https://calendly.com/tori_kruse/styleconsultation?month=2024-05

Tone It Up co-founder Karena Dawn has had her fair share of hurdles, both personally and professionally, evolving the popular workout brand and product line over the last 15 years. Through the highs and lows, she always comes back to one word: resilient. This week, I sit down with Karena and go deep into her upbringing, plus the chance encounter Tone It Up co-founder Katrina Scott at the gym, and how the duo evolved the company throughout the years. Plus: She talks openly about her experience navigating mental health struggles within her family, and how she hopes to impact others for the better moving forward. Note: We discuss some sensitive topics in this episode, including suicide. Know that there are resources available below.  RESOURCES The Big Silence IN THIS EPISODE How Karena is feeling about her move to Austin right before the pandemic (4:45) Why she started The Big Silence Foundation and later wrote a memoir to share her story  (6:10) What progress can look like when taking the step towards bettering your mental health (12:03) The peaks and valleys of growing personally alongside a brand like Tone It Up (15:35) What comes with starting something from ground zero, both the good and the hard (17:25) How to deal with (unsolicited) feedback and embrace change in yourself  (23:30) Turning to empathy amidst the hurdles that come with mental illness (29:05) How Tone It Up changed come March 2020  (35:30) How to create space for yourself and set smart boundaries (38:30) What excites Karena right now (46:25) Strategies for navigating grief and how to stay resilient when you feel incapable (48:20)  Karena's word of the year (58:15) SOCIAL @karenadawn @the.big.silence ⁠⁠⁠@emilyabbate⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@hurdlepodcast⁠⁠⁠ OFFERS AG1 | Head to ⁠DrinkAG1.com/Hurdle⁠ to get a year's supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase. JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Hurdle Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ASK ME A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hurdle/message

Embark on an intimate voyage with Karena Dawn, a beacon of resilience, shedding light on how adopting a fitness regime and creating the Tone It Up community have become cornerstones of her mental health advocacy. She navigates the complexities of love and loss, caregiving, and the transformative journey of choosing self-love over fear. This is an uplifting and raw reflection on personal growth, and it's sure to resonate deeply with anyone seeking solace and strength amid life's storms. Karena joins Ruben in a conversation about both challenge and triumph. Whether you're navigating the nuances of marriage, the pangs of caregiving, or the pursuit of a genuine connection to others, this conversation promises a heartfelt exploration of what it means to live authentically. Mental well-being is a journey, not a destination, and this episode serves as your compass, pointing you towards the resources and techniques that can steady you in tumultuous times. Tune in and find solace in the shared experiences that unite us in our quest for peace and happiness. How does Karena live through love? "Being a good person, loving yourself first and then being able to love someone else. The more that we can have that loving energy, we can heal this world.” “I was ashamed of my past in the beginning and didn't talk about it. I was silenced for too long.” - Karena Dawn ----- In this episode, you will learn… Confronting addiction and mental health struggles opens the door to self-discovery and empowerment through community support and personal wellness practices Embracing vulnerability and sharing personal challenges can foster genuine connections and encourage others to seek help and advocate for mental health Personal decisions, such as choosing not to have children, require authenticity and strength, especially when navigating societal expectations and public scrutiny Accessible mental health resources and practical coping techniques like breathing exercises and body scans are essential for managing anxiety and staying grounded Recognizing early signs of mental distress in young people and normalizing discussions about mental health can help prevent isolation and provide timely support ----- “Choosing to live in fear can sometimes feel easier. But choosing love for yourself so that you can give love to other people is one of the hardest things.” - Karena Dawn About the guest: Karena Dawn is a mental health advocate, podcast host, wellness entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, wife, daughter, and co-founder of the Tone It Up online fitness community and brand as well as the founder of The Big Silence mental health foundation. Follow Karena @karenadawn  ----- Follow Ruben on Instagram Watch and subscribe to Live Through Love on YouTube An Operation Podcast original in collaboration with Live Through Love Media

This episode is brought to you by Comrad compression socks and Strong Coffee Company organic coffee and lattes. Listen in as Karena Dawn, co-founder of Tone It Up and now The Big Silence Mental Health Foundation, joins us to unravel the intertwining paths of fitness, mental health, and the silent battles we face within. We dive deep into Karena's life, discussing how fitness served as a beacon of hope during her darkest times and ultimately evolved into a thriving community that supports countless women across the globe. Her story is a testament to the joy that physical activity can bring. But it's not all about the high-energy workouts; we also explore the profound impact of stillness and the necessity of confronting the often unspoken struggles that weigh on our mental health. Follow Karena @karenadawn Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- In this episode, Karena explains... Fitness can be a transformative tool for overcoming mental health struggles and finding joy Silence and stillness allow self-reflection and confronting unspoken mental health issues Shifting identities requires embracing change and listening to one's inner voice for personal freedom Community and social connections are vital in personal growth and wellness journeys Nutrition, hydration, and electrolyte balance are crucial for cognitive function and mental health Caretaking involves complex emotions; self-care and empathy are essential for caretakers' well-being Personal transformation often occurs through facing pain and loss, highlighting life's important lessons Accessible mental health care through initiatives like "Therapy for All" can provide crucial support for those in need ----- Episode resources: Save 15% on organic coffee and lattes with code CHASE from Strong Coffee Company Boost energy and improve blood flow with Comrad gradual compression socks Learn more about Karena at KarenaDawn.com  Listen to Chase on The Big Silence podcast in episode 84

Welcome back to The Truth About Addiction! Today's episode is a rich conversation with a sober friend and colleague in the wellness space, Gwen Dittmar. We dive into the nuances of every day living, including co-parenting post-divorce, living with inflammation in the body, and protecting the sacred nature of our energy field. No wellness path is off limits---therapy, 12 step programs, breath work, energy healing---when it comes to our sanity and serenity. More about Gwen:Integrating an 18-year career in pharmaceutical and biotech research and consulting, with a lifetime of soul seeking and training after a near death experience at age 14, Gwen's clients learn to use all of the human revolution for soul evolution.Gwen integrates a Masters in Spiritual Psychology and certifications in Professional Coaching, Quantum Human Design, Usui Reiki Mastery, Breathwork, and Shamanic Energy Medicine in her work with high-achieving professionals seeking their next level. Through private and group coaching, breathwork training, Gwen supports founders, executives, and teams at Whole 30, Viacom, CBS, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Under Armor, Tone It Up, mindbodygreen and more. If you would like to experience Gwen's work, sign up for her newsletter and join her virtual community to tap into the medicine that is most aligned for you. You can also follow along on Gwen's podcast, the Beautiful Grit, Instagram @gwendittmar, and her website gwendittmar.com to join deeper group and private containers for the healing, connection, levity, and inspiration you deeply desire.https://gwen-dittmar-consulting-inc.mn.co/share/r5mW8f2fbqb5whdZ https://gwen-dittmar-consulting-inc.mn.co/share/r5mW8f2fbqb5whdZ#thetruthaboutaddiction#sobriety#the12steps#recovery#therapy#mentalhealth#podcasts#emotionalsobriety#soberliving#sobermindset#spirituality#spiritualgrowth#aa#soberlife#mindfulness#wellness#wellnessjourney

I'm honored to introduce you to Katrina Surdi, a radiant Tone It Up girl, mental health advocate, devoted kindergarten teacher, and certified yoga instructor. Katrina has been a leader in the Tone It Up community for more than twelve years, where she has forged lifelong friendships and motivated others with her strength, positivity, and vibrant spirit. You can count me as one of the countless women who Katrina has inspired. Despite facing tragedy and addiction in her family, Katrina remains a shining light. Resilience is her superpower, and she shares it with everyone in her life. She shows us that resilience doesn't have to look a certain way, and that overcoming grief is an ongoing process.In this vulnerable conversation, Katrina talks about her experiences losing family members and friends, tips for resilience, and advice for helping others navigate grief. We also explore how she nurtures her own physical and mental health through exercise, yoga, meditation, and the power of community. Katrina shares how she prioritizes self-care, even as she is a caretaker to her students and family. I'm excited for you to learn from Katrina's openness, unwavering dedication to wellness, and her ability to find strength in the face of life's challenges. Resources:• Instagram: @katrinasurdi• Learn about the Bellevue mudslide and support Katrina's family: bellevuemudslide.com• Podcast: From Messy Minds to Mental Mastery with Dr. Caroline Leaf #69• Read: How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess by Dr. Caroline Leaf• Tone It Up: @toneitup• Newsletter: Sign Up for Email Updates• Read: The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing • Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: @karenadawn• Follow The Big Silence on Instagram: @The.Big.Silence• Subscribe: The Big Silence YouTube Channel• Therapy For All: Resources for those in needDonate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.The Big Silence is produced by Crate Media.

We are beyond thrilled to have Karena Dawn on our 3rd episode of Women in the Nude! Karena is a deep and multifaceted stunner who also happens to be an author and the creator of your favorite female-driven wellness company, Tone It Up, and the host of the beloved podcast, The Big Silence!  Follow Karena on Instagram and click this link to find all of the wonderful things Karena is up to. Support the showTune in to Sasha Pieterse's, "Women In The Nude" podcast and join the conversation. Let's embrace our naked truths, shatter taboos, and create a supportive community of women who uplift and empower one another. Remember, no topic is off-limits, and no conversation is too bold. Never miss a moment of #WITN by following and subscribing!Instagram: @womeninthenudepodcast @SashaPieterseSubscribe to our YouTube Channel to see our on-camera interviewsPlease grace us with your comments, questions, and wisdom using the #womeninthenudepodcast #witn tags! We can't wait to hear from you! Find our show anywhere you get your podcasts! For more info and resources visit our website Womeninthenudepodcast.com

In today's episode you'll find out exactly what you need to know about the popular on-demand workout library and brand Tone it Up BEFORE you sign up. Is this workout library for you? You'll walk away from this episode with an answer. Links mentioned in the episode My full (written) review of Tone it Up https://onestrongsoutherngirl.com/tone-it-up-review/ One Strong Southern Girl website onestrongsoutherngirl.com One Strong Southern Girl VIP Newsletter https://onestrongsoutherngirl.ck.page/newsletter onestrongsoutherngirl.com/newsletter Take the workout personality quiz! https://onestrongsoutherngirl.com/quiz Visit the One Strong Southern Girl Aerobic Step Shop online store aerobicstepshop.com Use the coupon code: PODCAST for 10% off your order

Growing up in Indiana, Karena and her family weren't equipped with the tools to navigate their moms chaotic paranoid schizophrenia. It took Karena on a tumultuous tailspin where she now confesses, "I spent my entire teenage years depressed". Despite a difficult childhood, the true dawning of Karena Dawn came after a long night (and morning) at a Los Angeles rave where Karena chose to have a necessary heart-to-heart with herself.  The transformation of her life started soon after. Now, as the co-founder of Tone It Up, Karena has inspired millions of women worldwide to live their truest, happiest and healthiest lives. In her conversation with Ryan Berman, Karena opens up about her family's struggles with mental illness and how that lead her to inking the now best-selling book, The Big Silence. 

On today's episode, I'm chatting with fitness coach, author and entrepreneur, Karena Dawn. Karena is the Co-Founder of well-known fitness brand, Tone It Up. Her journey starts with her past of what it was like growing up with a mother who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Karena shares how she overcame her childhood trauma and dark periods of depression, anxiety and substance abuse through movement, mindfulness and spiritual empowerment. Karena talks through how her own self improvement led to the start of co-founding Tone-It-Up and founding The Big Silence Foundation, two nurturing communities that have helped millions of people. She touches on how the dark parts of her past helped foster the women she is able to show up as today. We also do a deep dive into tools to help with mindfulness such as meditation, therapy, cold plunges and more.    To get today's hot tip Fast Like a Girl by Dr.Mindy Pelz, click HERE. To connect with Karena on Instagram, click HERE.  To learn more about Tone-It-Up, click HERE.  To learn more about The Big Silence, click HERE.  To connect with Siff, click HERE. To learn more about Arrae, click HERE.       This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.   Head to nezcare.com and use promo code DREAMBIGGER to receive 10% off your entire order.   Produced by Dear Media

By now, I think you know the way you speak to yourself matters. The question is, are you aware HOW you are speaking to yourself? One of the things my clients find shocking when we work together is how mean they talk to themselves. It's one thing to have a bully in your life but what if you've become a bully to yourself?  NO MORE, SIS! That's why in today's episode, I am sharing a simple prayer and a "tone" technique I use with my clients to give them a Kingdom perspective on their situation.  I pray this episode blesses you and gives you a life giving way to talk to yourself so GOOD FRUIT is evident in your life and business!  Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seekfirstceo Want to explore 1:1 coaching with me? Sign up for a complimentary discovery call today: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/heathershriverburnsllc_203142/cf_id/61e8a34a7b24f4003319be39 Let's connect! hello@heathershriverburns.com

Diagnosed with depression at the young age of thirteen, Joey Thurman's journey as a young person was more challenging than he made it appear to the outside world as a multi-sport athlete. At home though, his truth was laid bare as he threatened to commit suicide on many occasions.We talk about his journey into the professional fitness space, a success story that sounds similar, and happened around the same time, as the launch of Tone It Up. Joey touches on lessons his childhood has presented for his own son's life, and what signs other parents might look for in their children to know that they're struggling. Of course, we also go deep on Joey's new book, Minimum Method, and the custom-built heath modalities that serve as the outline for it. Commenting on cardio, weightlifting, macronutrients vs. micronutrients, sleep, and so much more – if you've been waiting for a fitness-focused pod to land in this feed, today is your lucky day.Joey reminds us that, by accepting our feelings as they come in, we make sure to take a moment and appreciate what is, be thankful for what was, and put a positive lens on our outlook for the future.Resources:Website: JoeyThurman.comWebsite: Open Fit@JoeyThurmanFit on InstagramWatch: Joey Thurman on YouTubeRead: The Minimum Method by Joey ThurmanRead: The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: @karenadawnFollow The Big Silence on Instagram: @The.Big.SilenceSubscribe: The Big Silence YouTube ChannelTherapy For All: Resources for those in needDonate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.The Big Silence is produced by Crate Media.

Family is one of the greatest lessons in our lifetime- especially when you realize no matter how much you change and evolve, you cannot change them.   In this episode I sit down in-person with Karena Dawn, co-founder of Tone It Up, to have a very real conversation about this equally important and sensitive topic.   In this episode, Karena and I both open up about our family struggles and how it's impacted us, we discuss taking a stand for the mental health of yourself and others, what to do if someone in your family is struggling, and Karena's best tips on finding acceptance in it all.   This is as real as it gets- I know you will appreciate the genuine vulnerability and emotion we share, especially this time of the year when a lot of things can resurface surrounding family.   I hope this episode reminds you that you are not alone in these experiences.    Connect with Lee here: https://www.instagram.com/karenadawn/   If you are looking for a diverse + nourishing community of like-minded souls I'd love to invite you to join the waitlist of Rose Gold Goddesses at https://www.rosegoldgoddesses.com   If you are wanting to explore different parts of yourself but aren't 100% sure where to begin my new Rose Gold Goddess Archetype quiz is for you! Inside I will guide you through a series of questions that will reveal a truth about yourself and how it relates to one of the 5 Rose Gold Goddess Archetypes. Discover your goddess archetype at https://rosegoldgoddesses.com/archetype-quiz/   Try Betterhelp for 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.com/sahara   *As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided   To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your review of the Highest Self Podcast to sahara@iamsahararose.com    Intro + Outro Music: Silent Ganges by Maneesh de Moor   Follow me your spiritual bestie to active your fullest expression + laugh along the way: https://www.Instagram.com/iamsahararose  https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose  https://www.Facebook.com/iamsahararose    Discover Your Dharma Archetype with my free quiz https://www.dharmaarchetypequiz.com/   Download my Goddess Embodiment Practice: https://iamsahararose.com/embodiment   Order My Books: https://www.iamsahararose.com/books    By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Sahara Rose, or used by Sahara Rose with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of the Sahara Rose, which may be requested by contacting pr@iamsahararose.com.   This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.    

In today's episode, we get the inside scoop about body image and how to love yourself from the inside out from a fitness influencer herself, Remy Kam. With over 8 years of group fitness and trainer experience, Remy has held roles for industry-leading brands like Tone It Up, Therabody, Equinox, and Parsley Health. Remy is currently a Vuori Clothing Collaborator, Barry's Trainer, Bodyrok Instructor, Personal Trainer, fitness and wellness influencer, and the founder of her new fitness App, KORE by Remy. Remy gets raw with us about her personal experience with body image and love as a fitness trainer & influencer who is in this world 24/7. This episode is a reminder that even the “perfect” influencers you see on social media share a very similar experience with us all. You'll leave this episode knowing that your worth does not come from what you eat in a day, how much you work out, or what you look like, but WHO YOU ARE. Remy and I get real about what REALLY MATTERS and how you can start to put social media into perspective and turn inward. Our value does not come from your body but from within. Lastly, Remy shares what it was like for her to step aside from her 9 to 5 job to pursue a career in content creation as a fitness trainer. She opens up with us about some of the obstacles and opportunities she has experienced thus far in the world of entrepreneurship, hopefully inspiring you all to go after what you really want. Syllabus Steps: ZEN ZONE: Create the time and space for yourself to pause and turn inward. For example, light some candles put on soothing music and take out a journal. Writing your feelings out on paper rather than typing is a great way to release and work through emotions. Remy's Favorite Journal: The Five-Minute Journal ACTIVE REST AND RECOVERY: Lymphatic massage, physical therapy, swimming, OR walking. Movement in the sun > PERFORMANCE AND LONGEVITY > OBSESSIVE FITNESS REGIME: Educate yourself on what's most healthy and sustainable for your body. Rest days are necessary. Pause and listen to what your body is needing. Stretch. Your fitness journey is yours and is not going to be comparable to anyone else on Instagram. YOU ARE NOT YOUR BODY: Your value and who you are come from within! Recognize the difference you make in others' lives. Look to your friends - ask them what their favorite thing about you is. I promise you it won't be because of the way you look. Create affirmations that remind you of your worth (i.e. I am thankful for my body's strength, I listen to my body, I give my body what it needs, my body is a miracle) WRITE A THANK YOU LETTER TO YOUR BODY: This might feel weird, but I promise it helps. Start by envisioning each part of your body and ask yourself, “what does this body part do for me?” Creating a physical copy of how your body cares for you (whether you care for it or not) can feel empowering and grounding. ASK FOR HELP: Leverage and utilize your network for support. Ask questions and stay curious. Call the people you need, you are not alone on this journey. BOOK: The Micro-Influencers Brand Partnership Bible Superhuman: Remy Kam INSTAGRAM || KORE BY REMY || WEBSITE

Karena Dawn has been on the podcast before talking about fitness and entrepreneurship as the co-founder of Tone It Up. Today, she joins us to talk about her new book, The Big Silence, a memoir about mental illness and healing.The title comes from the idea that there is still such a stigma surrounding mental health and discussing it openly. We talk about her story, how to support someone with mental health issues while still taking care of yourself, and how she's integrated her husband into the mental health discussion. It's so important for us to break this silence together, have meaningful conversations around mental health, and shut down the stigma once and for all.Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand and top rated podcast.With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Mircodose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought provoking conversations…all in digestible episodes that are less than 10 minutes.Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday. If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode here.If you or someone you know if struggling, text HERO to 741741 for confidential counseling.

You'd be hard-pressed to come by someone who hasn't struggled with their mental health at some point in their life. But for so long, topics like depression were taboo. Especially coming from an immigrant family, we were NOT allowed to discuss our issues publicly. Therapy? Out of the question. The good news is — things are changing, and we all need to lean on each other for comfort and support. It's time to normalize the conversation on mental health, and my guest in this episode, Karena Dawn, is committed to speaking up against “The Big Silence”.  Karena Dawn is a mental health advocate and co-founder of Tone It Up, the leading women's fitness community. She is also a New York Times best-selling author, NAMI board advisor, and founder of the mental health nonprofit foundation, The Big Silence. For more than a decade, Karena Dawn has empowered millions of women around the world to live their healthiest and happiest lives. Her lifelong passion for fitness, mindfulness, and spiritual empowerment has made her a leader in the wellness space. She has been featured in Forbes for creating a “fitness empire” and on the Create & Cultivate 100 List honoring women who are masters in their field. She has also headlined the POPSUGAR Play/Ground Festival and has been a keynote speaker at the PoWer Up Women's Conference. She is a mindful meditation coach for Chopra Global, and a regularly featured speaker and instructor for TED Women, and other national platforms. What we get into in this episode… - Normalizing conversations around mental health - Loving people for who they are - Advice for moms on navigating mental health with their kids - How to hold space for others and what that really means - Leveraging your hardest times to create a better way forward  - How to reach out to others when you need support  - How to be of support to those who need it Be sure to also check out… - Grab a copy of Karena Dawn's new book, The Big Silence - Find her on Instagram @karenadawn @the.big.silence - If you or a loved one is struggling, text HERO to 741741 for 24/7 crisis support - You may also like episode 67, Bravely Talking About Your Mental Health Challenges with Mike Johnson - Or episode 65, Transforming Loss, Cancer, & Big Trauma Into Fuel for Kindness with Mike Kim - And don't miss episode 37, a solocast I did on Embracing the Duality of Your Emotions and Normalizing Emotional Health Before you go - to celebrate @thebravetable reaching 10K followers, I've extended our giveaway to win an Apple iPad or a $150 gift certificate to a spa of your choice! It's SO simple to enter - all you need to do is write a 5-star review for The Brave Table on iTunes. Once you write your review, don't forget to press “send”. Then, take a screenshot of your review and upload it to thebravetable.com/giveaway. Good luck and see you next time!

#66: Today we will be sitting down with Tori Simeone, a former professional dancer turned fitness model/ instructor and lifestyle influencer. She started her career in NYC at age 18 and made the move cross country by herself at 23. Since moving to California, she has danced for the NBA, become a fitness instructor on the well known fitness app Tone It Up, has modeled for countless major fitness brands, is currently an ambassador, model and trainer for Vuori Clothing, has pursued her acting career and been in national commercials and recently has gotten married and become pregnant. She welcomed a brand new baby girl this July! In this episode, we discuss: Tori's background and how she has learned to thrive pursuing multiple passionsFollowing your purpose and living in alignmentGaining the courage to take leaps professionally and personally, and knowing when it's time to do soDealing with rejection and using it as redirection as a professional dancer, actress and influencerHow Tori got started in the fitness industry and how she's stayed true to herselfProtecting your inner peace to stay true to youTori's experience with pregnancy - how it's impacted her relationship with her body and foodRESOURCES:Check out the PurelyYou LibraryGrab your PurelyYou Membership free MONTH with code 'PODCAST'Listen to Episode 33 with My Girl Wellness Founder, Tayla Burke!Grab your My Girl Wellness and use code PURELY15 for 15% off your purchase! #MyGirlWellnessPartnerTo shop all things PurelyPope, Alysia's favorites, eBooks, Amazon, etc., click HERETo connect with Alysia, click HERETo stay up to date with #ThePurelyPodcast, click HERETo schedule a COMPLIMENTARY 1x1 Health Coaching Consultation with Alysia, click HERECONNECT WITH THE GUEST:Instagram: @torisimWebsite: www.TORRSIM.com For a chance to win a 3 month subscription to PurelyYou, rate, review & subscribe to the podcast + send a screenshot to assistant@purelypope.com. Thanks for being here, tune in every Thursday for new episodes! #ThePurelyPodcast

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/e2rLG_AOaL4   The FDA and Lyons Magnus LLC have extended the recall of variously branded foods due to contamination with not only cronobacter sakazakii but also an additional bacterium clostridium botulinum. Cronobacter infections are rare and most dangerous for those with weakened immune defenses.  Clostridium bacterial infection is a severe form of food poisoning with neurologic consequences including vision problems, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and ultimately respiratory paralysis and death.  The brands involved include: Lyons Barista Style, Lyons Ready Care, Cafe Grumpy, Tone It Up, Uproot, Organic Valley, Sated, Aloha, Rejuvenate, Optimum Nutrition, Sweetie Pie Organics, Intelligensia,m Ensure Harvest, Pediasure Harvest, Glucerna Original, Kate Farms, Pirq, Oatly, Premier Protein, MRE, Stumptown, and Imperial.  If you have any of these brands, contact the Lyons Recall Support Center at 1-800-627-0557 or visit its website at lyonsmagnus.com to find out whether your specific product is affected by this recall.  If you have a recalled product, return it to the point of purchase for a refund.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lyons-magnus-expands-voluntary-recall-include-additional-nutritional-and-beverage-products-due   #lyonsbarista #bacteria #cronobacter #clostridium #infection #recall lyonsbarista, bacteria, cronobacter, clostridium, infection, recall  

This week I am joined by Britt Deanda and Tara Schulenberg who come to the podcast to discuss their winding life journey's, alchemizing their individual suffering by transforming their experiences into tools and wisdom for the collective. The also discuss their vision in creating Elevate The Globe and their new book Good Morning Intentions: Sacred Rituals to Raise Your Vibration, Find Your Bliss, and Stay Energized All Day.  Britt & Tara are the Founders of Elevate the Globe, a worldwide community of spiritual seekers who are dedicated to raising consciousness on the planet. Based in Los Angeles, these best friends deliver a cutting-edge wellness lifestyle rooted in spirituality and mental health that allows people to align with their own truth and discover their best way of living. They are also the creators of Rise Up: A Course In High Vibrational Living and 528 Abundance Academy, a membership community that offers monthly spiritual lifestyle practices based on astrology & the moon cycles to harmonize with Mother Earth. Britt and Tara also host The Elevator Podcast, which features renowned guests in holistic health & wellness including Karena & Katrina of Tone It Up, Gabby Bernstein, Jordan Younger of The Balanced Blonde, and Shaman Durek to name a few. Follow them on Instagram @elevatetheglobe Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

Fresh off a night in the org's tour bus, Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik join the show, live and in-studio, for a very special conversation about coming into your truth and getting comfortable there. I've known this dynamic duo since the very beginning and I'm excited to share this heart-filled conversation with you all. We talk about codependency (with a shout out to https://thebigsilence.com/blogs/podcast-episodes/10-becoming-a-boundary-boss-with-terri-cole (Terri Cole)), therapy, relationships, anxiety, and the similarities in their shared journey launching a business while building a community and how it, in many ways, mirrors that of mine and Kat with Tone It Up. More than the grind, we make sure to highlight how important it was and always will be to continue to nurture our friendships as well.  Resources: Almost 30: https://almost30.com/ (Podcast & Global Community for Women) Follow Almost 30 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almost30podcast (@almost30podcast) Follow Lindsey Simcik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskrista/?hl=en (@lindseysimcik) Follow Krista Williams on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskrista/?hl=en (@itskrista) Read: https://thebigsilence.com/pages/memoir (The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing)  Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenadawn (@karenadawn) Follow The Big Silence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Big.Silence (@The.Big.Silence) Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuKGS6i7GBq_Ydyj3jGO_fA (The Big Silence YouTube Channel) “The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by https://www.instagram.com/jamesnicholaskinney/ (James Nicholas Kinney). Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein. The Big Silence is produced by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media).

We're home! Rachel and I were so excited to get together in our hometown of Indianapolis for this special leg of The Big Silence book launch tour. For this extra family-centric episode, Rachel kicks us off with a reading of some of her beautiful poetry from the book. We're joined by the uber-prepared Leslie Bailey, who's building something fantastic of her own in Indianapolis as the co-founder and CEO of Indy Maven and the brand new venue where we recorded this interview, Maven Space, a coworking and social club for women.  We start with my childhood here in Indiana, where the bad influences (and bad behavior) first surfaced, before detailing my journey to California, rock-bottom inspiration for Tone It Up, and five-year writing process. Special guest: my dad! My loving father also steps up to the stage to add a professional therapist's perspective on a few brave audience questions – and to add poignant personal comments to a few stark themes and stories from the book. Resources: Website: https://indymaven.com/ (Indy Maven) Venue: https://mavenspace.co/ (Maven Space) Leslie Bailey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslieabailey (LinkedIn) Read: https://thebigsilence.com/pages/memoir (The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing)  Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenadawn (@karenadawn) Follow The Big Silence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Big.Silence (@The.Big.Silence) Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuKGS6i7GBq_Ydyj3jGO_fA (The Big Silence YouTube Channel) “The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by https://www.instagram.com/jamesnicholaskinney/ (James Nicholas Kinney). Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein. The Big Silence is produced by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media).

The Big Silence book release tour has landed in beautiful Houston, Texas, where Yami Mufdi, an inspiring Tone It Up fitspo trainer in her own right, joins me to preview this deeply personal memoir, its painful stories, and its important lessons.  I share how I first learned of my mother's schizophrenia diagnosis – only after she disappeared for long stretches of time, forgetting she had a family at all. We close the loop on her story, even just for one day, by recounting one of the last conversations I shared with her, in hospice care, explaining how this nonprofit organization was dedicated to her and her struggle. We also unpack the power of visualization (Hint: a vision board led Yami to her current position with Tone It Up) before discussing the grounding power of nature, a beginner's guide to meditation, and my own positive experience integrating a cold plunge practice into my wellness routine.  Many laughs and tears are shared. Big thanks to Yami for coming out on short notice to host this conversation and shed her bright light onto this important project. See you on the road! Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yamimufdi/ (@yamimufdi) Meet Your Tone It Up Trainer: https://my.toneitup.com/blogs/latest/tone-it-up-trainer-yami (Yami ) Get Karena's book, 'https://thebigsilence.com/pages/memoir (The Big Silence),' available now Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenadawn (@karenadawn) Follow The Big Silence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Big.Silence (@The.Big.Silence) Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuKGS6i7GBq_Ydyj3jGO_fA (The Big Silence YouTube Channel) “The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by https://www.instagram.com/jamesnicholaskinney/ (James Nicholas Kinney). Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein. The Big Silence is produced and published by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media).

Karena Dawn has been on the podcast before talking about fitness and entrepreneurship as the co-founder of Tone It Up. Today, she joins us to talk about her new book, The Big Silence, a memoir about mental illness and healing. The title comes from the idea that there is still such a stigma surrounding mental health and discussing it openly. In it, she goes deep into parts of her life that are so evocative and powerful, from dealing with drugs, being arrested, and managing a strained relationship with her schizophrenic mother. We talk about her story, how to support someone with mental health issues while still taking care of yourself, and how she's integrated her husband into the mental health discussion. It's so important for us to break this silence together, have meaningful conversations around mental health, and shut down the stigma once and for all. We also talk about: Karena's background of dealing with mental illness in her family Recognizing the complexity of everyone's lived experiences Finding clarity at the end Taking care of yourself while you help others Discovering where to set boundaries Turning your childhood struggles into something beautiful Teaching people how to work with others who have mental health conditions The goal of The Big Silence Sponsors:   Get discount codes sent directly to your phone. Simply text brand name or keyword to 380-600-3030 Resources:  https://thebigsilence.com/ (thebigsilence.com) Read: https://thebigsilence.com/pages/memoir (The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.big.silence/ (@the.big.silence) and https://www.instagram.com/karenadawn/ (@karenadawn) Text HERO to 741741 for confidential counseling Join our community: http://almost30.com/membership (almost30.com/membership) https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups (facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups) Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: https://almost30.com/disclaimer (almost30.com/disclaimer).  Find more to love at http://almost30.com/ (almost30.com)! Almost 30 is edited by http://crate.media (Crate Media). Mentioned in this episode: BetterHelp https://almost30.captivate.fm/betterhelp (Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Almost30.) LMNT https://almost30.captivate.fm/lmnt (Go to DrinkLMNT.com/Almost30 for a special offer.) TrueBill https://almost30.captivate.fm/truebill (Stay on top of your subscriptions by visiting Truebill.com/ALMOST30.) Seed https://almost30.captivate.fm/seed (Visit seed.com/ALMOST30 to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic with code ALMOST30.)

Today we are chatting all things fitness, living intuitively and everything in between with former professional dancer turned turned fitness model/ instructor and lifestyle influencer Tori Simeone. Tori began her career in NYC at age 18 and moved cross country by herself at 23 to follow her dreams. Since moving to California, she has danced for the NBA, become a fitness instructor on the well known fitness app Tone It Up, has modeled for countless major fitness brands, is currently an ambassador model and trainer for Vuori Clothing, has pursued her acting career, and has recently has gotten married and become pregnant.In this episode we chat trusting the path unseen, living intuitively, saying yes to what feels good, confidence, the key to finding your flow, body talk, rejection, living in alignment and the power of self-reflection; she also shares her tips for getting started in a career in fitness/ content creation, as well as some deets on her pregnancy, her daily non-negotiables and so much more… enjoy! xx Connect with Tori ✨Instagram: @torrsimWebsite: www.torrsim.com Connect with Shayla✨ Instagram: @shaylaquinn YouTube: www.youtube.com/shaylaquinn TikTok: @shayla.quinn Website: www.shaylaquinn.com Learn more about TYIL Program ✨ 

In support of mental health awareness month, it was only appropriate to shine a light on the topic. In today's episode, Lindsay Pinchuk is joined in conversation with Karena Dawn, Founder of The Big Silence for an eye-opening discussion about the importance of opening up about our mental health struggles. Many of us would recognize Karena as one of the Co-Founders of the popular fitness brand Tone It Up. While Karena is passionate about fitness, her reason behind it is less known. Growing up, Karena experienced firsthand the impact of mental health challenges. After her mother was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, Karena spent the remainder of her childhood repressing emotions of guilt and shame that ultimately led to a suicide attempt. It wasn't until Karena found fitness, that she was able to begin healing from the trauma onset by her childhood. From her own experience, Karena knows that suffering in silence only reinforces the stigma and strengthens the barriers that prevent true healing. As a way to erase the stigma, and promote acceptance, Karena founded The Big Silence Foundation where she is dedicated to inspiring others to open up about their struggles. Tune into this episode of Dear FoundHer… for an important conversation about mental health. Learn more about the importance of breaking the stigma, finding a support system, and how Karena is continuing her mother's legacy through her nonprofit organization. Quotes • “Eating healthy, meditation, moving my body, and getting in nature is the therapy that literally saved me.” (09:59-10:08) • “With mental illness, it's not just about those who have it, but the family members as well. They also need help because you can have situational depression, or suicidal tendencies because of what you're going through.” (16:46-16:17:00) • “I think our generation, and generations to come, are going to openly talk about mental health without feeling uncomfortable.” (18:39-18:45) • “While running a non-profit, it is important that you have a good executive director who's very experienced. Because when you have a mission, you have to do it right.” (32:35-32:45) Connect with Karena Dawn: Website: http://www.thebigsilence.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.big.silence/ Karena's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/karenadawn Please don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe to Dear FoundHer on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Stop spinning your marketing wheels and start building a community you can monetize. JOIN ME for Big Impact Marketing for Small Business, a new way to work with me. REGISTER HERE Want even more resources for growing your business? • Grab one of Lindsay's FREE quick small business marketing guides: https://www.lindsaypinchuk.com/freebie • Follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchuk Use code FoundHer for 50% off your first month with both HiveCast and Fireside Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    Karena Dawn, co-founder of Tone It Up, is a wellness entrepreneur, NY Times best selling author, NAMI board advisor and a passionate mental health advocate. Growing up with a mother who was diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic, her childhood was filled with traumatic experiences that resulted in repressed emotions, guilt, shame and a suicide attempt. She knows from experience that suffering in silence only reinforces the stigma surrounding mental health issues and creates barriers which prevent healing.She overcame a dark period of depression, anxiety and substance abuse in her teens and 20s, was able to forge a path to self-discovery, build a nurturing community that has helped millions, and ultimately find peace. She has always used her platform and influence to inspire people around the world through fitness, mindfulness and spiritual empowerment and founded The Big Silence Foundation to further her mission and erase the stigma surrounding mental health..If this episode of Bodies By Brent has inspired you, please share it on your favorite social media platform. You can also support the podcast by making a purchase with the show's sponsor Athletic Greens. What You'll LearnWhat it was like for Karena growing up with a mother who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia What an early 00's Compton crack house was likeKarena's transformation from taking ketamine and crack cocaine to training for triathlonsHow to cope with overwhelming griefKarena's key principles for a happy, healthy lifeLinks and Resources Karena DawnKarena Dawn on InstagramKarena Dawn on FacebookKarena Dawn on TwitterKarena Dawn on LinkedInKarena Dawn on YouTube The Big Silence Non-Profit The Big Silence on AmazonCrisis line: Text “HERO” to 741741 Bodies By Brent Bodies By Brent on YouTubeBodies By Brent on InstagramBodies by Brent on TikTok This episode's sponsor, Athletic Greens    

Get ready for a powerful episode this week on WDII as Bailey and Jacci are joined by Karena Dawn. You may know Karena as the co-founder of Tone It Up but her latest project The Big Silence (non-profit, book and podcast) is showing a completely different side to the her and we're diving deep with her in this episode. WE'RE DISCUSSING: + garbage grievences + face shaving + laser hair removal + Karena's childhood and her experience growing up with a Schizophrenic mother + her own struggles with substances and mental illness + how her mental health journey played a part in @toneitup + Karena's attempted suicide and the lack of mental health support + how she turned her pain into purpose + creating a legacy for her mother + why she answers every DM she gets + why she's sharing her story now what's to come for @the.big.silence + SO MUCH MORE! ——— Follow along at @whatdayisitpodcast SHOP OUR MERCH Join our Facebook Group Checkout our Amazon Shop Don't forget to follow the hosts @baileyjst and @jaccirai Questions, comments, feedback? Email us whatdayisitpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For nearly a decade, Karena Dawn, co-founder of Tone It Up, kept her painful past a secret—even from her now-husband. Her hundreds of thousands of TIU fans, had no idea that behind those killer workouts, chiseled abs and sunny smile, was a childhood filled with repressed emotions, guilt, shame and even a suicide attempt.Join us as Karena breaks her silence and recounts what it was like to grow up with a mother who was diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic. She shares how she ultimately overcame a dark period of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse in her teens and 20s, to forge a path to self-discovery, build a nurturing wellness community that has helped millions, and ultimately find peace herself. We'll also hear about The Big Silence Foundation she launched and her new memoir The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing. Karena is on a mission to provide support, tools, and resources to anyone who has been impacted by a mental health condition, either directly or indirectly, to end the silence surrounding mental health topics and conversations. LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF:-You're a Tone It Up superfan, but never knew the pain behind Karena's smile. You won't believe her story! -You're suffering from mental illness, and need a reminder that you're not alone and need the courage to speak up -You want the tools to help a friend or loved one who you suspect is suffering @karenadawn @The.Big.Silence @ToneItUp See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the first episode of The Big Silence! I'm your host, Karena Dawn, a mental health advocate, wellness entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of the women's fitness community Tone It Up. I'm also the founder of The Big Silence Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources and support to anyone impacted by mental illness, as well as removing the stigma around speaking up about it. What is The Big Silence? It's the conversation we're too afraid to have: caring and supporting others dealing with mental health conditions, anxiety, eating disorders, depression, suicidal ideations, and more. I'm laying out why this mission means so much to me, from my childhood growing up under a mother with mental health issues, to how I learned to escape from and avoid my own problems. If you're struggling with mental health issues in your life, know that you are not alone, it's OK to not be OK, and you don't have to be silent anymore. If you or anyone you know is dealing with thoughts of suicide, text “HERO” to 741-741 to reach The Big Silence Crisis Line. Resources: Pre-Order: https://thebigsilence.com/pages/memoir (The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing by Karena Dawn) “The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney. Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein. Produced by http://crate.media (Crate Media).

Today Sydney is joined by Tori Simeone Dietz, Tone it Up Trainer, dancer, and actress. Sydney and Tori have led very similar lives and have a LOT to cover in this episode! Tori and Sydney talk: -Big life transitions and how to support yourself during those times -Fine tuning your intuition around decision making -How to feel the best in your body through fitness and applicable nutrition shifts -Every detail of Tori's beautiful wedding and advice for brides to be -Her favorite bridal brands -Tori having a baby -Her shift in belief on having kids and a career  You're going to love this episode! Share it with a friend and tag us on social media! Thank you to our Sponsors! Go to zocdoc.com/SYDNEY and download the Zocdoc app to sign up for FREE to book a top rated doctor! Reach out! Host: @sydneylotuaco @somethingtosharepodcast Guest: @torrsim Torri's blog  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where there is darkness, there is an immense opportunity for light. The Big Silence aims to normalize conversations around mental health and empower people to turn their challenges into triumphs. Hosted by Karena Dawn – mental health advocate, wellness entrepreneur, co-founder of Tone It Up, and New York Times bestselling author – The Big Silence is creating a safe space to share our story, and for you to share yours. Like so many, Karena has experienced profound grief and trauma. Growing up with a mother diagnosed with paranoid-schizophrenia, her childhood was filled with traumatic experiences that resulted in repressed emotions of guilt, shame, depression, and eventually, a suicide attempt. Though filled with this darkness, Karena was able to find deep joy. And with The Big Silence, she's creating a space for you to find that joy, too. This podcast will feature in-depth conversations with psychologists, spiritual leaders, public figures, friends, and anyone who has been impacted by a mental health condition – either themselves, or through a family member or a friend. Suffering in silence only reinforces the stigma behind mental health issues and builds boundaries that prevent healing. Wherever you are, whatever you're going through, you have a spark of greatness inside of you. No more embarrassment, no more shame, only healing. -- A non-profit 501(c)3, The Big Silence Foundation provides resources and support to anyone directly or indirectly impacted by mental illness.

Today Lesley is joined by Danielle Pascente, an established personal trainer in Los Angeles who has successfully transitioned her business from in-person to online over the past five years. Together they discuss topics such as confidence, running a business with your spouse, the support of family and close friends, being a recovering perfectionist and the road blocks that can put in your path, and much more.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co .And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribeIn this episode you will learn about:• Transitioning a fitness business from in-person to online• Where did the confidence come from to start a business?• Online businesses are an ever changing puzzle• Support from your family and closest friends, vs other entrepreneurs• Recovering perfectionism Episode References/Links:• James Altucher's podcast• Danielle Pascente's IG• Danielle Pascente's websiteGuest Bio:Danielle is an established personal trainer in Los Angeles and the creator of the Danielle Pascente Training Guides. She can be found as the lead trainer for the FitOn App, 30 Day Fat Burn series on BeFit, and guest trainer on Studio Tone It Up. She is a fitness expert and elite trainer for PopSugar. Danielle was recently named as a trending fitness star by Shape Magazine. Her clientele ranges from celebrities to CEO's as well as large weight-loss and event prep clientele.Danielle was a multi-sport athlete her whole life so she truly believes there's an “inner athlete” inside everyone. She has a B.A. in Psychology from Arizona State University and is a certified personal trainer/group exercise instructor. Danielle is an ambassador for the fitness apparel lines Carbon38 and Vie Active. She is recognized as a top fitness model representing some of the most elite brands in the industry such as Nike, Asics, Adidas, Reebok, Skechers, Saucony, Brooks, Mizuno, Dicks Sporting Goods, Speedo, Muscle Milk, Hyperice, P-90X and Eastbay to name a few. Danielle has been featured on the cover of Runner's World, Scottsdale Health, and Max Sports & Fitness. Danielle's approach as a trainer is tough love meets athletic coach. She's no nonsense, and will go above and beyond to help you meet your fitness goals.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.ResourcesWatch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable PilatesSocial MediaInstagramFacebookLinkedInEpisode Transcript:Lesley Logan  Hi, how are you? Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It podcast. Ah, y'all when I started this podcast and I made a list of the women that I wanted to have on, that I wanted to inspire you and empower you. And to help you see what's possible for you, Danielle Pascente was on that list. And here's, here's what she did, which is awesome and I have to share it because it's a tip with that without even me in the podcast and the tip. So she told my assistant, she said, "Absolutely 100% I can't do it until June." And we asked him like March. And so my assistant totally was like "Respect, love that. Here are the dates in June that you can record." So I just had to share that because what I love about her and why we are friends is - we have boundaries. And we also want to support each other. And it's really, I think, it can be really hard to say, "No," to someone, when you like want to support them, or you want to be part of them and don't want to miss out on something. But it's okay to say "You know what, now I can't but here's the time I can do". And trust me, the people in your life who love you, respect you, support you, they will so understand that. And so I've been able to look forward to this interview for months and it does not disappoint. I can't wait. There are tips throughout the whole darn thing. And and so you will probably hear more multiple gems than just what's at the end. But again, what I really wanted you to hear was, you know, just just a journey that this woman has made and you get to check her out on Instagram, her handles in the show notes, but it's Danielle Pescente and you can like literally see where she's come five years later. But again, listen to all the tips, listened out the things and also, you know, extra tip... it's okay to say "No" to something and give people other options if you want to support, but now's not the time. All right. We're gonna get to the interview after this quick message.Lesley Logan  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring Bold, Executable, Intrinsic and Targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Lesley Logan  (Lesley claps) They make me do that. Isn't it so funny? (Danielle: ... it sounds funny) I feel like such a crazy person. So I'm like there's so much there's a mic here. I'm on the person who's going to knock the mic off the table. (Danielle laughs) So thanks, Kevin and Jay for editing things. All right, so hello everyone, welcome back. I look I'm really I know I say this a lot. But I'm so stoked about today's guest because she is really one of my favorite best friends in the planet. We voice message each other all the time. And also just randomly and she just gets it when I'm like "Danielle what is this workout you're making me do right now?" Anyways, I'm gonna let introduce I'm gonna have her introduce herself in a second. But I just have to say I when I met Danielle Pescente, she I was in awe of her. First of all, she's tall, she's beautiful. She's got this long flowing hair. I was like trying to grow my hair out. So it's one of those 17 ugly stages that you just happens when you're growing your hair out everyone it just, there's gonna be a stage. And she and she sat so confidently in front of a group of amazing fitness instructors were all part of Carbon 38 teams, Team 38 and she shared just like willingly all these tips on how she does what she does. And I was like, "Oh my god, this is so amazing. Look at this beautiful woman who's just giving, like just giving information away." And that's just because she's such a generous heart in such a wonderful person and I don't know why she let me work out with her one day but she did and then for like about two years we worked out together almost weekly, multiple times a week and it was just so fun because we both work on fitness businesses online and it's not everyday that you meet someone who does what you do, in a different capacity, to work together. So Danielle, welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast. Thank you for being here.Danielle Pascente  Thanks for having me. I actually really missed our workouts like in person. You know, you can move back whenever you want.Lesley Logan  Just it was a hundred and twenty in the car today so I think I will be trying to make maybe I'll rent out an apartment in your in your condo building (Lesley laughs) this summer.Danielle Pascente  Wait, wait. It's literally 75 degrees. (Danielle laughs)Lesley Logan  I I'm not gonna lie like during we moved to Las Vegas during the pandemic during lockdown. I was like, (Danielle: Yeah) "Okay, it's gonna be hot like, but I was like we're inside anyways, you can't go anywhere, but now that we can go places, it's too hot". (Daniell: It's hot) I gotta go. We gotta have a summer (Daniell: Yeah) house. (Lesley laughs)Danielle Pascente  No, I just got back from Arizona and it was like 115 in the three days before we left, and I was just like counting down the days because it's so uncomfortable. Like, as runners because we're both runners, (Lesley: Yeah) it's uncomfortable outside, you literally have to be up at 5am if you stand a chance.Lesley Logan  It was at 5am this morning, it was 93. (Danielle: Yeah) And so I have decided to have a summer schedule where I walk with a hiking pack of water. I walked two miles with my dogs (Danielle: Yeah) at 5am. And I'm like that and we'll get on the Peloton like that's the cardio for the summer. And then when winter (Danielle: Yeah) comes around, you have to run because it's too cold. And then just trying to get used to this (Danielle: Totally) desert life. (Danielle: Yeah) (Lesley laughs)Danielle Pascente  Yeah, it's kind of interesting, too, because it gets colder there than it does here in winter. So...Lesley Logan  Oh, and you know, I do it my sister lives in Arizona, and I like to make fun of her and also Erica Hood in Palm Springs, our mutual friend. (Danielle: Yeah) I like text them like "It's hotter where you are just saying! Just (Danielle: just saying) just saying it's not hot that here." (Lesley and Danielle laughs) Anyways, okay, so basically, you've just experienced being on a phone call with Danielle and I let me have her introduce herself. (Danielle: Yes) Danielle, who are you? Where you, where are you living? What are you excited about right now?Danielle Pascente  Okay, well, thank you for that intro. I'm Daniel Pascente and I am a personal trainer, fitness expert in Los Angeles. I've been out here for over a decade, which is crazy. Because it feels like just yesterday. But yeah, I'm on year 11 of living in Los Angeles. And, you know, I started out as a trainer, where I did house calls, and I had my clientele. I started out at a gym before that. And then I took my business online about five years ago. So I've been in the online business, creating training guides for women, creating programs for women to do - strength training, HIT based training, and kind of just like rockin' the online thing now, for years. It feels like a long, longer time than it's been. But five years is pretty long time.Lesley Logan  I you know, I totally and I and I think that some people will they have that negative connotation when you say it feels like it's been longer, not in a bad way. It's just that like, you can't really remember what your life was like before it or that like just felt (Danielle: Yeah) longer ago like a different lifetime.Danielle Pascente  It is it's an entirely different life too. And the online business is not for the faint of heart. So, to that end, I say I've just like worked so hard for five years, harder than I ever have in my life. But it's also been incredibly rewarding and it's so cool to see it all grow. So that's kind of where we're at now. My husband helps me run the business as you know, Matt helps me run the business so it's been really cool to just watch it grow and morph into what it is right now.Lesley Logan  Yeah, I I you know, because Brad works on... Brad came on full time with my business in 2019 December. We thought that'd be a good time (Danielle: Yeah) to have him get rid of his income. Just come on (Danielle: Yes) full time before pandemic you know, and but it is really fun to... it's... not, not everyone can do online business and not everyone can do it with their spouse. (Danielle: Yeah, yeah) It definitely takes (Danielle: That's true) there's a lot of special like that it's a lot it's a lot to balance but in the best way if you if you like and it's what your heart's calling. So, I do want to go back... um, you know you were going to people's houses and you were teaching in gyms and I know you were very successful doing that and that's the hardest thing like when you, when it's almost easy to make the money, doing the thing you were doing and you had this calling so what was what was going on inside that made you go, "I want to do online." Like, what even made you want to attempt that?Danielle Pascente  Yeah, it's funny because Matt actually is the one who got me to do it because I was so resistant, leaving my comfortable business that I had built up in person. I was like, "What is the need for this?" I don't like (Lesley: Yeah) I have everything I could want. I have a steady clientele. I'm making decent money however there was a cap to it. There was a cap to being a trainer because I can only reach so many people in one day. But he just he saw other people doing it like the Kayla Itsines of the world, or the Tone It Up. Like, (Lesley: Yeah) he saw it happening and he thought "Okay, you can do this. We can do this. We just need to go for it." And I was like no weekend. I know nothing about the online business. I don't even I mean Instagram wasn't a thing. Really in 2014-15 it was just starting to get like even remotely a platform where you can promote yourself, (Lesley: Right) so to speak...Lesley Logan  Right. Most people are just posting pictures of their food... (Danielle: Yeah, random, Yeah.) Like, here's my sunset... (Lesley laughs)Danielle Pascente  And sunset. Yeah, totally. I would like to collage and they were like, "Two miles today!" Period. That's it.Danielle Pascente  Yeah. Nothing like it was just a picture like that was all you posted that's like, (Danielle: Yes) no conversation.Danielle Pascente  Totally. And so I didn't really have followers or I just didn't know where to start, you know. And so it actually took a year to convince me to do it a full year where he was just on me every day. And I had got a coach in between that time and kind of tried to figure some stuff out like basic stuff, like starting an email list, or shooting an E-book, shooting content and all that stuff. So kind of dip my toes in for a year. And then I decided, "Okay, I'm going to create an E-book", which was a large undertaking at the time, it took us probably a year. And we took our time with it, and we learned and then we launched and nothing happened. Like, nobody was listening. Nobody was buying. I had like, 10 people buy my first E-book that was like, 10 dollars. So you know, (Lesley: Yeah), I made a killing. Danielle Pascente  Yeah. So like a year of work, and you get a hundred dollars. And then you lost money (Danielle: Exactly) to Stripe or PayPal or whatever.Danielle Pascente  Exactly. And we just, yeah, we had no clue what we were doing. But that was kind of the start of it. And so because we decided to do that, again, you just take more steps along the way, of course. And I didn't immediately quit my clientele. So it was one of those things where, because I had a steady clientele I thought that I could kind of do both. And I'll keep this part of it, because it's a steady income. But I'll be doing this as a side hustle, right? The online business. (Lesley: Yeah) So it wasn't until year three, or like two and a half, three that I let go of all my clientele and I started to dwindle it down. And just kind of like trim the clients that maybe didn't respect my time, or I was like driving all over LA to train them. And then I finally got it down to zero where we could spend full time online. So it was to answer your question, it was definitely a transition. It wasn't something I was immediately comfortable with. It was really hard to leave that steady income, but we kind of hustled it together, and hustled it at the same time while still having it obviously. And then slowly got rid of it.Lesley Logan  Thank you for sharing that because I think first of all, Brad made me do YouTube videos. And I was like crying in between takes I was like literally in tears. People are gonna say something about like, I'm gonna get mean things like "Who am I to even do this?" Like, I've only been teaching at the time, I've been teaching like, seven years. And I was like, I you know, there's people been teaching for 30 years, they should be doing this. Like, I just don't I was having such a hard time. And they're terrible videos, and we've left them up on YouTube. So those of you who want to see what it looks like to start, you can see that. (Danielle: Oh, yeah) Yeah. (Danielle: Oh, yeah.) But I love that you shared how you, you didn't go all in. And I think that that is something that a lot of people struggle with, because they're like, it's this or this, or they're like, "I don't have enough time to even have a side hustle". And you're like, well, I got rid of some of the people that weren't respecting my time, or I had to go too far. Or like when you you know, if you're going to people's houses and you go, okay, it's a half an hour to go there, then it's like a 15 minute training. It's a half an hour to get back. That's two hours, like, you know, (Danielle: Yeah) maybe really, what if you found someone who's closer for an hour instead, like there's like different things you can do but it is tricky because I was in that business, it was really hard for me... Like, I convinced myself for over, it took me about three months convince myself, like, "Okay, in April of 2020, you're going to fire these clients," And I say... fire is (Danielle: Yeah) so hard, because if they're listening, I love you. But I was just like these, I cannot do these times anymore. Because that's that's when I should be doing my online business. And then you know, COVID took care of that for me. It was really thank you for that silver lining there. (Danielle: Yeah) It is hard (Danielle: Yeah) because that money is so consistent. It's (Danielle: Yeah) like those velvet handcuffs. I had friends who who used to be leads on the strip and they had this stunning dream house and they were like performing six nights a week, you know, and they're like, but it was hard for them to leave because it was like this dream house, you know, like this everything is here (Danielle: Yeah) and these velvet handcuffs. And so it sounds like you did a great job trying to navigate like, "What keeping things safe, but going through something risky". What I wonder though, (Danielle: Yeah) like, there are struggles it's like hard because when it's your work and you're the brand it's like, it's hard not to take things personally, it's hard not to like worry, like... So what were like how did you convince yourself because, I know he convinced you a lot, but how did you con... yourself, convince yourself that you like could do this? Like what was some things you saw or said to yourself?Danielle Pascente  Yeah, I think I think because I worked in the industry for so long as a trainer, filming workout videos and, you know, working as a model on sets and stuff like that. I in my head, I knew that I had it. Like I knew I could be a presence online, I knew I could be the face of a brand. And so I think that actually gave me the confidence was knowing that I had already done some like, quote unquote, "bigger projects". And so it was kind of the baseline of where my competence came from. But when it came to the actual online business, I was 0% confident because I didn't know what I was doing. And so I think the confidence came from doing, practicing, learning, YouTubing, googling, getting a coach like, because that's the most humbling part of it, (Lesley: Yeah) it wasn't my expertise. I never questioned that because I was an experienced trainer. (Lesley: Yeah) So I already had five years under my belt, I had confidence in that department, but it was really the online business and starting that that was incredibly humbling, because I just did not know what I was doing. So practice, honestly.Lesley Logan  That but you know what you said that sticking out so much and I hope people heard it, it's like, you basically leaned on where you were confident and like, figure that out, and then and use that confidence to take you to the next level, which was like, "Okay, who do I need to hire? What I need to research? How do we need to try this?" And then by doing that, that's just the thing, right? We get confident by doing the thing that we're (Danielle: Yeah) not confident to do. And you start to realize, like, after I did about seven YouTube videos, and I didn't actually get anyone telling me how awful I was then I was like, "Oh, this is so much easier, people like it!" Like, you know (Danielle: Yeah), you just got to do it. Yeah. Um, so you know, in the five years, you've been doing your business, it has evolved and grown. And I'm wondering, and you know, I didn't ask you this beforehand. So I have no idea the answer is going to be, y'all. But like, what are you excited about right now? Like, what are you hoping to take it to now that you have more confidence in the online space, you've been doing it for five years, it feels like it's been longer in a good way, like what's next?Danielle Pascente  I mean, I think the opportunities are kind of endless online. That's what I love about it, because you can continue reaching more people. So I never, ever in my wildest dreams, like, if you had asked me five years ago, I would not have ever thought I'd have this loyal of a community, this large of a community, I never would have thought it would turn into that. So for me, now, I know that that's possible and I want to continue growing and reaching new people and new audiences, obviously. But I also see a growth for the brand and a lot of different directions, whether it's like pop up bootcamp, or merch, or new challenges or challenges on the app, or a possible app in the future. There's just so many directions, we can take it and now that people are listening, and I have an audience, it does feel like the opportunities are endless, because I know that whatever I launch, my people will buy it, or they'll get excited about it, right? (Lelsey: Yeah) And I think that's the biggest struggle up front is you don't know who's gonna buy it and and who's going to even listen to what you're saying, right? (Lesley: Oh!) I mean, you know, (Lesley: I know) you know...Lesley Logan  You know, and you're always it's like, it's a puzzle, right? So it's always a puzzle. And I think if you're listening to us, and you're like, "I don't know what my next thing is, I don't I'm not a fitness trainer." You don't have to be a fitness trainer to go online. I (Danielle: No) mean, my mom is a teacher and she can sell things like online, she sells like they can sell their their plans or lesson plans to each other online, like, it's like kind of crazy, anything can be a business. I have just recently bought air plants that are glued to selenite, because I was like, "Oh, I want more crystals. And I want some more plants. And they're doing it together." Like anything can be a business, but (Danielle: anything). Anything, anything like and that's where it's like, I think people discount what comes easy to them as it comes easy to other people. You know...Danielle Pascente  Yeah. And people also discount the steps that it takes, like, if you look at my business now, and you don't know me, and you don't know the journey, you'd be like, "Ah, how come hers is so seamless? Like, how come everyone signs up for her thing?" Right? (Lesley: Yeah) Like, because of course, I would say that too, if I was just looking at someone's chapter 12 but it's like, this has been years of grind and years of hustle and years of honestly, consistency showing up literally when nobody was clapping, nobody cared, you know. (Lesley: Yeah) So it's, it's years of that and I think I think what people always have, what I would want anyone to take away from this is that you're gonna go through really tough times and times that will like knock you down as an entrepreneur multiple times over even when you get successful, you're gonna have those times I mean, both Lesley and I have gone through some really dark times in our business together. And we've always had each other to lean on which I love that about our relationship, but it's like, find people that support you and find a group or a tribe of people or whatever where they know what you're going through. Because honestly, a lot of my friends from college, they have kind of your traditional nine to five, whether they're working in finance, or a doctor or whatever else, and I respect all their jobs. But I don't think they totally understand like, what I do and what the online businesses is, and so to have a group of mentors to have a group of just friends that are doing, what you're doing is literally going to be a game changer for when you're down. Because when you're down, you need to talk to someone that has been there that can bring you up.Danielle Pascente  Thank you for bringing that up. I think that is I mean, we were very lucky. I wasn't really familiar with your entire business when we when we met. And I don't think you realize what mine was either, because I was still I was still doing in person training while having two online businesses, y'all cuz I thought you should, I should have two hustles at the same time. (Danielle laughs) And I'm an overachiever recovering and (Lesley laughs) (Danielle: Yeah). So but it's true like, I remember, and especially in the last three years, I was very intentional in changing my friendships, and not that I was like "byeee" to people, but I was just like, (Danielle: Yeah) all them about like, you know, what we're planting in the backyard. And I'll talk to them about what's exciting, but like, they're not the person I can call when like, "Hey, you know, iTunes took a like eight weeks to do something that they're supposed to take weeks to do". And so now I'm launching a podcast, and a new website and a deck of cards at the same time, like you would understand like, Oh, that's (Danielle: That's a lot.) that's a lot. And everyone's like, but it's all, like you wanted it all, like I did, but I did want all of it. But it was supposed to happen at different times and now it's happening at the same time. And when I call like, this is a perfect example. And if my mom's listening, I love you. But yesterday I called her I was like, "I finally had a moment to call you, how's it going?" She's like, "Oh, good, what's going on?" I said, "Oh, the podcast is launching four weeks late, on top of the deck and on top of like, this website that we're supposed to be three months ago". And she's like, "Oh, you're just doing such great things".Danielle Pascente  I know... same things...Lesley Logan  I'm like, "I I agree. Thank you. Thank you so much. But I just need you to go that's a lot."Danielle Pascente  Well, yeah, a 100%. I have to sometimes tell my mom that I have to be like, she'll say the same thing. She's like, "Yeah babe, you really need a break. Like, honey, you need a break." I'm like, "I can't just take one right now, mom!"Lesley Logan  Right. This would be this is not the time because there's actually a scheduled break. Don't worry, we, y'all we... I definitely I know, I know for a fact she does. But I definitely schedule and break, she might not see them, because I probably just won't go "Bye to the Instagram." (Danielle: Bye. Yeah) But (Danielle: See you later) but it's so you know, to your point, it's like, it might take you some time. Like I definitely had to put myself in situations where I didn't know people. Some of them paid, some of them free and just try to find other people that I could like really relate to and call upon. And so last year, when we had this really epic moment, you know, Brad called his parents and they're like, "Oh, that's great." And then we called my parents and we're like, we're gonna move, we had this moment, we're gonna move and he's like, "Oh, well, just make sure you do this." And I'm like, none of these people are giving me what I want. And I was like, "Call this guy," because we call this guy Brooks, his wife is in the online fitness space ,and we called him up and we told him what happened. He was like, "That's amazing! That is so cool!" And I was like, that's exactly what I needed. That's exactly what I need right now.Danielle Pascente  ...Yes and all your online friends won't give you that. 23It's funny, because when you first start the business, you think your most loyal number one supporters are going to be your family and friends and it's actually not true. And, gosh, I wish I would have heard this advice more because a lot of times I was seeking validation from those people, I wanted my family to understand and support, I wanted my friends to understand and support. But it actually wasn't like that. And so when I stopped chasing that, and stop giving a "F" about what they thought I actually did better. So I don't know if any of you are in this position where you feel like you're constantly trying to please or have acceptance from the people closest to you. But those often will never ever be your customers and they certainly won't be paying for it.Lesley Logan  No, because they're they think that they should get it for free. And you know what? (Danielle: Yeah) To their point, like, I just get my family. I'm like, I signed you up, you're signed up (Danielle: Same) and like, you know, but it's you know, it is true, we are, I think it's, it's human nature, you could have like, what, 10 people comment on your posts, and it's all positive and one person goes, "Do you even know what you're doing?" (Danielle: Yeah) And you're like, on a good day. You're like, "Fuck I do". And on a bad day, (Danielle laughs) you're like, "Who is this person?" and you're going down like looking up who they are like, what they found (Danielle: Yeah, going down to rabbit hole) Yeah but it's true. It's like you you know if I think everyone's family and friends out there want the best if you would ask them or they want the best for all of us. (Danielle: Of course) But there is this subconscious thing like, "They're gonna leave me behind." Or, "What does this mean for me?" or you know, and then often they're not the person you're trying to help anyways. And so just like let them be part of the journey, but you have to find the friends who, like legitimately are in the space. And also, like you said, (Danielle: Yeah) who've been there before? I forget who it is, I want to say it was James Altucher. I heard this a years ago, I was on a run and he said, "You...Everyone needs a plus, a minus and an equal on their lives." So they need someone who's above them, who's been there before, (Danielle: Yeah) either hired or just happens to be a good friend. They need someone who's an equal who'd like, is in is in the same trench as them and then they need someone (Danielle: Yeah) that is below them that A, they can see how far they've come. And B, they can get confidence by giving advice back. (Danielle: I loved that) Not cool? (Danielle: That's good.) Yeah. So I was like, I remember going, "Who's my plus? Who's my minus? Who's my equal?" I really was like, "Oh, I don't have these ones." So I went out seeking for them like, that was my mission. (Danielle: Yeah.) Yeah. (Danielle: That's interesting. I like that.) Yeah. But it's, you know, I think, what I what I wanted to bring you on here, if so much for is, besides that you're just the coolest chick and I fuckin' love you - and any excuse to see your face - is where we're at right now. (Danielle laughs) But, but, you know, I know just from our own journey, like, it doesn't happen overnight. And you, your story that you shared already is just so great. It's like, you had to be convinced, it took a lot longer than you probably like anyone probably sees and a lot of effort and like what people see now is chapter 12. And it's, you know, not even the end of the book. We're like, still going, and this is a series. (Danielle: Yeah.) And so I just thought, like, if anyone can hear that and go, "Oh, I've been wanting to do something and I, everyone says I should do it and I'm just a little scared." It's like, you don't have to go all in tomorrow. You just gotta (Danielle: No,) gotta make one E-book.Danielle Pascente  Yeah, yeah. (Lesley: Start there) You have to take, small, that that's what I always tell people because your want and need might be "Let's do it all", you know, like, "Let's do it all at once." And if you could just take the tiniest of step every day, right? So today, I'm going to sign up for MailChimp. Not even I'm not going to write an email. I'm just going to sign up and make an account. Tomorrow, I'm going to research websites, how what domain will I use? What? Again, you don't have to do it, you just have to research it. Right? So it's like, small actionable steps every day add up to the bigger picture. (Lesley: Yeah) So try not to get overwhelmed by all the things you have to do to be at chapter 12. When that is literally possibly 6 to 10 years down the line. You just have to take small steps every day.Lesley Logan  There's like so many gems that you've already just put out there. So we're gonna we're gonna pull them all together in a second. And I'm gonna make sure that everyone is following you all over the gram. You're going to y'all I love seeing her posts, I read all of them she's like me we hit 2200 characters plus (Danielle and Lesley laughs) so... (Danielle: We don't know when... shut up.) We're like I tried to edit it. I'm like, "Nope, this one staying, this one staying this long." Alright, Danielle, where can they find you? I know you are, you are all over it on one place. What's your favorite place to be found?Danielle Pascente  On Instagram for sure, that's where I'm all over it on @daniellepascente P A S C E N T E. And that's literally where I live most days on stories. Doing stories, doing post. That's where you can find me.Lesley Logan  Her stories are the most fun; I laugh out loud. and I have to just say like, you film your life that like... mine looks exactly the same, but I don't, I just like, I forget to pull the camera out. But, I was dying laughing yesterday because I was walking, I went to get my lashes done. These are not mine everyone, just so you know, this is I don't like to do my makeup. So this is why we have them. (Danielle: I don't have on right now... make up) And yeah, so I so I get into the chair and I looked down I had slippers on. Like legit, I left the house and slippers and I (Danielle: Welcome) was like, "You know what Danielle would do right now? She would probably make this a story." So I totally did. I like channeled my inner Danielle and I was laughing. I was like you know the world might be opening up but clearly I need retraining like I am not ready (Danielle and Lesley laughs) like not even like not even like cute slippers like ugg slippers, in 110 and I show.... (Lesley laughs)Danielle Pascente  That's me! That is me. I just I don't know what it is about after I turned 30 but I just don't fucking care. (Lesley: Yeah... No) I'd like everybody needs to know that there's a lot happening behind the scenes here. I actually think that's another awesome thing for people to know is like share your journey, share your life because people are oftentimes buying or because they liked you and not necessarily the product. Now I put out a good product don't get that wrong, but people want to just feel connected like (Lesley: Yeah) you're a real person.Lesley Logan  Yeah, you're so good at that. And I have I have gotten so much better in this last year because I'm first of all, I don't live in a (Danielle: Yehey) 500 square foot apartment. So there's a lot more to show. Like, I have a hallway (Danielle: Yeah) that I can walk down. (Lesley laughs) And it's not like... (Danielle: I got whole hallway.) Is the bed made? Because how far can I turn to the... (Lesley laughs) (Danielle: I know, I know, I know) Oh, my husband's still in it? Yeah, we're not showing that. Anyways, so... Okay, we've, you've given some great gems and if you want to repeat any of them, that's fine. But I have to ask at the end, just in case, there's those people who like to skip to the end. For the Hot Tips, what are your favorite, like, if anyone could tell you five years ago, you know something today? Like what would it be to Being It?Danielle Pascente  So I am going to repeat this, but to take small actionable steps every day, even if it's the smallest thing, like the smallest thing is still going to get you where you need to go. So take those small steps. The second thing I would say is take messy action.Danielle Pascente  Hey, that is like a podcast. That's a literal podcast mantra around here, take messy action. (Danielle: Yes.) Thank you so much.Danielle Pascente  Yeah, I mean, and I think entrepreneurs would agree or have heard this from their coach or someone but it's not gonna look good. At first, it's not gonna be pretty. And if you're a perfectionist like I am, ... that's an issue. At first, it's a hurdle, you really have to get tough to put out work that maybe isn't perfect, right? (Lesley: Yeah) So take the messy action, because that will lead you to this whole learning process of how a launch works and how you can get better and how you can get more sales and blah, blah, blah. So small steps. Take messy action.Lesley Logan  I couldn't agree more with those. I'm not kidding. Like, we literally have take messy action merch and (Danielle: Love it!) and then you can't tell because there's a mic, so it reads correctly in your camera test "Perfect is boring." But when you actually look at it, like in real life, it is backwards, so you actually can't read it (Danielle: Oh, that's fun...) Yeah. So zoom in Instagram really pissed me off because they're ruining my merch, but it's fine. It's fine. It's fine. Because I, I'm a recovering perfectionist not recovered. It's an "ing"... I think it's gonna be there for a (Danielle: Same) while. I think (Danielle: Same) if I put the recovered then I'm being a perfectionist. Like that's kind of the catch 22...Danielle Pascente  Yeah, I'm always recovering. Always. (Lesley: And...) It always creeps back in.Lesley Logan  Oh, yeah. And also overachiever, 100%. Like I have to, like everyone on my team is like, "I hope you're celebrating right now". I'm like, "Oh yeah..."Danielle Pascente  Celebrating? (Lesley: Celebrating....what?) I don't know what that is. What's the next project?Lesley Logan  Yeah, let's go. Next one. What's next? So, Danielle, thank you for being here. And just being your honest, wonderful self. Everyone, this is exactly who she is on the gram, off the gram. And I'm just so grateful that you took time out of your day to be here to inspire so many. So, thank you, thank you. Please everyone screenshot this. Share it on Instagram because that's where she's gonna see it with your takeaways (Danielle: Yay) tag @daniellepascente tag to @be_it_pod and let us know and also share with a friend who like this needs to hear like "Hey, tiny steps is for the win." I'm so grateful (Danielle: Yes) to you and everyone until next time, Be It Till You See It.Lesley Logan  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review. And, follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the @be_it_pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others BE IT TILL YOU SEE IT. Have an awesome day!Lesley Logan  'Be It Till You See It' is a production of 'As The Crows Fly Media'.Brad Crowell  It's written, produced, filmed and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan  Kevin and Bel at Disenyo handle all of our audio editing and some social media content.Brad Crowell  Our theme music is by Ali at APEX Production Music. 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Katrina Scott has built a fitness empire as a co-founder of Tone It Up. Knowing from a young age that she wanted to connect with people and had a big vision for herself- she discovered she loved helping women feel good about themselves and built her brand and business doing just that. Beginning as a personal trainer with clients in Boston, she then began sharing her passion for health and fitness and teaching classes on YouTube. From there she gained a huge following, and she's continued that today. Tune in to this encore episode to hear Keri and Katrina chat about how she continues to show up as her authentic self and connect with the Tone It Up community.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join the Inspired Living with Keri Murphy Community today: http://www.inspiredliving.tv/podcast LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube

In this episode Yami and I talk about her journey and how she created her own opportunities through her YouTube channel and fitness. Her brand Levavi, a sustainable swimwear and activewear that gives back to feeding America, how lifting weights changed her life, how to continue to showing up as your true authentic self, how to stay motivated through discipline and how to push through the resistance of starting, how she became a Tone It Up Trainer, and how to find a workout that works for you that celebrates your body. Other notes: -Lifting weights changed her life- she felt empowered, strong, “what my body could do rather than how small it can be” -Being so transparent from the start- how to show up as yourself 100 percent of the time and how to not fall into the imposter syndrome -Her before and after picture on instagram blew up- People started coming to her for help -Everyone that said no is to what led her to where she is today- created her own oppertunities and created her YouTube channel- evolved into what it is now. -Yami's clothing line- Levavi (Lifted in Latin)- sustainable swimwear and active wear that gives back to feeding America, everything has intention behind it- they use hair ties to attach their tags which can also be used for bookmarks and their packaging can be used as a reusable makeup bag. -Tone It Up how she got involved in being one of their trainers -Workouts on instagram -How so many doors being shut on you can lead to your successes -Take the limits off ourselves -When you show up the work starts happening -Take rest when you need/ fill up and then show up -“Motivation is fleeting”- disciple is what we have to work on to see progress in whatever way that looks like- business, fitness, spirituality -The book-“The Artist Way”- book -The resistance- That moment between what you want to do and actually doing it Call it out- one step closer to being disciplined -Working out- find something that you like- exercise/ move to have a good time not to lose weight, try different things out -Move your body because you love it, not as a punishment. -Be 100% yourself “Movement is movement “ - so many more benefits then weight loss -Just because the world is going though chaos doesn't mean internally we have to be in chaos. We need to find our peace- finding something to get your mind right or peace -“Movement is medicine”- just do it, take it slow, and remember that feeling after -Don't give into the resistance of starting

Today my guests are Britt & Tara; best friends and certified Kundalini yoga and meditation instructors, high vibrational living experts, and modern energetic healers with a mission to elevate the vibration of the planet. They use an energetic vibrational approach to wellness, spirituality, and sustainability that allows individuals to live in a higher consciousness. They provide tools to move through life's ups and downs with high vibrations, grace, and a neutral mind. They host the popular mind/body/spirit show, The Elevator Podcast which features renowned guests in holistic health & wellness and their forthcoming book, Good Morning Intentions: Sacred Rituals to Raise Your Vibration, Find Your Bliss, and Stay Energized All Day will be released February 1, 2021. Here is what we discussed: Learn more about Britt and Tara and get to know their why. Learn the daily rituals Britt and Tara use to reduce anxiety and tension. Comparison detox: how to step into your personal power. Healing heartbreak and cutting cords to step into your next phase of life. Tips and tools to add to your daily practice to address mental health. In addition, check out the 25 rituals Britt and Tara explore in their book to help you make each morning matter and set you up for daily success. Wishing you the best of health & thanks for listening! Gunny Sodhi. ------------------------------ Britt Deanda & Tara Schulenberg are the co-founders of Elevate The Globe, a worldwide community of spiritual seekers who are dedicated to raising consciousness on the planet. These Los Angeles-based best friends deliver a cutting-edge wellness lifestyle rooted in spirituality and mental health that allows people to align with their own truth and discover their best way of living. Their first published book, Good Morning Intentions: Sacred Rituals to Raise Your Vibration, Find Your Bliss, and Stay Energized All Day will be released February 1st, 2021. Britt & Tara are certified Kundalini yoga and meditation instructors, high vibrational living experts, and modern energetic healers. They are sought after for their inspirational tips and best practices for mental and spiritual well being. They host the popular mind/body/spirit show, The Elevator Podcast, which features renowned guests in holistic health & wellness including Karena & Katrina of Tone It Up, Gabby Bernstein, Jordan Younger of The Balanced Blonde, and Shaman Durek to name a few. They are also the creators of Rise Up: A Course In High Vibrational Living and 528 Abundance Academy, a membership community that offers monthly spiritual lifestyle practices based on astrology & the moon cycles to harmonize with Mother Earth. Their classes, events, retreats, online courses, and educational membership community deliver incredibly transformative results and the transmission of energy ignites people from all walks of life to up level and step into their power as happy, healthy, and abundant light workers elevating the globe and reaching thousands worldwide. https://elevatetheglobe.com/ https://www.instagram.com/elevatetheglobe/ Their book Good Morning Intentions: Sacred Rituals to Raise Your Vibration, Find Your Bliss, and Stay Energized All Day can be found here

On this episode Lindsey and Morgan interview, WIFA Board Member, Ariel Belgrave Harris. Ariel is a leading voice in women's health. As a certified health coach, fitness trainer, and the CEO of Gym Hooky, her mission is to help busy women hit their body goals. Through her signature approach, The L.E.A.N. Method, she's helped thousands of women adopt simple and sustainable healthy habits that suit their unique body, lifestyle, and goals. Ariel is also a sponsored athlete for Under Armour's women brand, a corporate fitness partner, a lead fitness trainer for Tone It Up, and a Board member for the Women in Fitness Association. Her commitment to women's wellness has earned her opportunities to work with Fortune 100 companies, influence the health programs of top colleges, and receive recognition from major outlets such as Women's Health, Shape, Elle, Refinery 29, PopSugar, and Huffington Post. Lindsey and Morgan had so much fun speaking with Ariel and learning about her childhood as well as her early career at Jp Morgan. Ariel has some incredible stories about crushing class ceilings at JP Morgan, Dev Color, and Facebook. We learned how she turned her side hustle, Gymhooky, into what is now a leading digital fitness platform for women all over the world. With over 100 thousand followers on Instagram and partnership with companies such as Tone It Up and Women's Health. Ariel shares how you can get your brand out there and create partnerships of your own. Trust us you are going to want to have your notepad ready for all the gems Ariel drops in this episode. Take a listen!  Get in touch with Ariel: Email: ariel@gymhooky.com Social handles: @gymhooky (IG) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielbelgrave/

Join in on the Living Fabulously Fierce Season Opener as I'm joined by the fabulous Ariel Belgrave of Gym Hooky! Ariel is a leading voice in women's health. As a certified health coach, fitness trainer, and the CEO of Gym Hooky, her mission is to help busy women hit their body goals. Through her signature approach, The L.E.A.N. Method, she's helped thousands of women adopt simple and sustainable health habits that suit their unique body, lifestyle, and goals. Ariel is also a sponsored athlete for Under Armour's women brand, a corporate fitness partner, a lead fitness trainer for Tone It Up, and a Board member for the Women in Fitness Association. Her commitment to women's wellness has earned her opportunities to work with Fortune 100 companies, influence the health programs of top colleges, and receive recognition from major outlets such as Women's Health, Shape, Elle, Refinery 29, PopSugar, and Huffington Post. Before devoting her work full-time to Gym Hooky, Ariel spent over a decade as a corporate HR leader for Fortune 100 companies like JPMorgan and Facebook. In her roles she focused on designing and developing programs to increase employee engagement and foster an inclusive work environment. She is a proud wife and graduate of Boston College where she earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology and played D1 club rugby. She loves dancing, trying new recipes, traveling, and spending time with family. Ariel is also a native of Brockton, MA. https://www.gymhooky.com/ https://www.gymhooky.com/theleanmethod https://www.instagram.com/p/B7t2yD5g0wF/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B59ESMPApNf/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farah-bernier/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farah-bernier/support

Tone It Up is one of the most successful fitness empires in the world. However, the journey to becoming great took a lot of overcoming fear and getting comfortable with doing the uncomfortable. On today's show, Cofounder Katrina Scott joins Keri Murphy to share how she was able to build her big vision and make her dream a reality – from starting on YouTube as one of the first-ever fitness experts to creating a global brand and successful fitness empire. Katrina is a successful entrepreneur, passionate brand-building expert, and new mom that advocates for body kindness and self-love.      Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join the Inspired Living with Keri Murphy Community today: http://www.inspiredliving.tv/podcast LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube