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Ready to Break Free from the Sex Rules and Unleash Your True Desire? Get ready for a sizzling conversation with hosts Amy and April as they dive into the juicy details of their new book, Shameless Sex: Choose Your Own Pleasure Path to Unlock the Sex Life You've Been Waiting For. On this episode of the Shameless Sex podcast, they'll be exploring what it means to have shameless sex, sharing their philosophy, and serving up some seriously sexy insights to help you level up your love life. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll learn: * The 7 empowering principles of the Shameless Sex Philosophy that will help you shake off shame and guilt and start living your most authentic sex life * How to stop trying to fit into someone else's idea of "good sex" and start creating a pleasure path that's all your own * A tantalizing taste of their spiciest chapter, where they tackle a sizzling sex question all about pleasuring the pussy using their innovative "choose your own pleasure path" model * Why slowing down and being present is the key to unlocking a more fulfilling sex life, and how to start making that happen As the dynamic duo behind the Shameless Sex movement, Amy and April are on a mission to empower you to take ownership of your pleasure and unleash your inner sex superstar. By tuning in, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how to prioritize self-love, communication, and mutual respect in your intimate relationships. Plus, you'll get the inside scoop on how to get their book and access exclusive content, including a FREE online workshop on "How to Pamper Your Partner (For Great Sex)" when you purchase the book and email them your receipt! info@shamelesssex.com Want to take it to the next level? Get 15% off your book purchase with code shamelessssex at http://purepleasureshop.com. Come to our October 2026 Couple's retreats! Learn more and reserve your spot here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shamelesssex.com/retreat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you love us? Do you REALLY love us? Then order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shamelesssex.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to snag your copy Support Shameless Sex by sending us gifts via our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wish List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@shamelesssexpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other links: Uplevel your life and get at least 15% off any annual membership at http://masterclass.com/shameless Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://uberlube.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 15% off April's favorite vibrator - the Magic Wand Waterproof (and other sexy items) with code SHAMELESSSEX at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://purepleasureshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Could your marketing materials use a re-fresh? You might have found that as your branding has evolved, some of your old marketing materials have been left behind and now you've got different fonts, colors, and logos all over the place, or maybe you never established a brand image to begin with.  Whatever situation you're in, now's your chance to uplevel your marketing materials with professional help from Jennifer Osterhouse. Jennifer is here to guide you through the process of assessing your current marketing materials, creating a consistent image for your business, and updating your marketing materials across the board.  Jennifer Osterhouse is a graphic designer with over 25 years of experience in direct response design, publication design, and marketing material design. She helps clients uplevel their marketing materials by designing custom-branded print and digital marketing assets to promote the products and services their businesses have to offer.    Topics covered in this episode include: Where to start with your marketing How to assess your marketing materials Creating consistent and cohesive branding    If you're looking for help upleveling your marketing materials, you're in the right place.  Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast   Resources Mentioned:  Visit Jennifer's Website: https://jenniferosterhouse.com  Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach/

Who can you become if you dropped your made up limitations? In this episode, Marli is diving deep into your made rules of self-limitation. How often do we put ourselves into a limited, comfortable, predictable box and call it... "This is just who I am." Whether you realize it or not, you have rules about what you think you can handle, what you like, and what you have decided you will or won't do and its unconsciously capping your own expansion... and therefore the life you get to live.But transformation and growth doesn't happen inside the comfort zone. It happens the moment you willingly cross it.Tune in as we explore:How to identify the invisible "identity boxes" and rules you've built around your life and business.The power of doing the exact thing you once said you never would do, and how it instantly shatters your limitations.Why getting uncomfortable is the fast track to identity expansion and unlocking the next level of your life.Marli shares her own story of stepping completely out of her own element, and the profound realization that she had on the other side.It's time to stop letting your past definitions dictate your future capacity. Who could you become if you finally dropped the rules?

Send us Fan MailKristen David, a former trial lawyer who built and sold a million-dollar-plus firm that ran without her, now helps owners of professional service businesses implement the CEO Operating System. She transforms companies into self-managing, hyper-efficient organizations by training teams to leverage AI and strategic decision-making frameworks. This allows owners to finally step out of the day-to-day and lead a thriving, profitable business. Kristen's #1 bestselling book, Uplevel Your Business, Uplevel Your Life, was named in Forbes as one of the Top 21 Business Books of 2021. Kristen's no-nonsense approach & results-oriented methodology has allowed her to help more than 1,500 business owners better manage their businesses.  She also walks the talk and practices what she preaches.  In her first year in her new business, she went from $0 to $10k in month 1 to $100k in month 12 while growing an incredible team.  She runs her virtual business from around the world living 1/3 in Seattle, Wa, 1/3 in Paris, France and 1/3 traveling all thanks to the help of SYSTEMS!https://www.uplevelingyourbusiness.com/Support the show

Ever feel like you're doing all the "right" things, but hitting an invisible wall?In this episode, Marli and Allison dive deep into her incredible story of how her medium gifts came online and the profound realization that followed... The very thing holding you back right now might not even be yours.We're breaking down how hidden ancestral patterns and old energetic lineages can keep you stuck, and how you hold the power to completely transform them. Tune in for a deep dive into the underlying energy of true transformation and learn how to clear the blocks you didn't know were there.You can connect with Allison on Instagram at @allisoncarmany

Success can be a trap when your business no longer fits your life. If you're hitting your numbers but leaking energy, you aren't burnt out - you're misaligned. Lori breaks down the hidden costs of complexity and introduces the SOUL framework to help you strip back the noise and build a business that honors your time, energy, and midlife priorities. Highlights: The Cost of Complexity: Why more offers and systems often lead to less freedom. The SOUL Framework: A four-part roadmap: Simplify, Optimize, Uplevel, and Lifestyle. Energy vs. Revenue: Why your profit and loss statement doesn't tell the whole story. The Energy Audit: A practical exercise to identify what is quietly draining your life. Grab your spot for the upcoming live webinar on identity shift at therisebusiness.com   Schedule a call to discuss personalized coaching at TalkWithLori.com Schedule your Profitable Path Blueprint call.  If you're considering working together and want to see if it's a fit, book a Profitable Path Blueprint Call. It's a simple, no-pressure conversation to decide whether working together makes sense.  Resources: Click HERE to receive your free gift - Get Clients to Say "YES!" The Ultimate Social Proof Checklist Every Business Needs to Build Trust and Boost Sales Join Lori's private Facebook group - The Midlife Business Academy. A Facebook group for The Typewriter Generation!  A community to share business growth strategies that work for us! Join now!   Connect with Lori Follow me on social media - grab other free resources of book a call - it's all right here! Apply for a "Hot Seat" coaching session to work through your business challenges live: MyCoachLori.com

Join us for an inspiring message from Pastor John Filmer. We're a local church based on the Fylde Coast with a passion for God and a heart for our community. Like and subscribe to our page for future updates and notifications and connect with us on social media.   - CONNECT WITH US - Hope Church Website: Hopechurchlytham.com Hope Church Facebook: Facebook.com/hopechurchlytham Hope Church Instagram: Instagram.com/hopechurchlytham

Right before things finally open, life can feel like it is doing the exact opposite of what you asked for. That is not “bad luck” or the universe punishing you, it can be your psyche applying pressure to expose what still needs to be integrated so you can actually hold the upgrade you say you want.We explore three major tests that often arrive before a breakthrough on the spiritual awakening and individuation path, inspired by Jungian psychology and grounded in embodiment. We start with shadow confrontation and the golden shadow, how triggers, projections, envy, and even the inability to receive compliments can reveal the parts of you that were exiled for safety. From there we move into the tension of opposites, where you cannot stay identified with only one pole like strong or good or spiritual, and you learn to sustain the tension long enough for something new and more whole to emerge.Then we get honest about synchronicity. Real meaningful coincidence tends to be weighted and humbling, and it asks something of you. False synchronicity inflates the ego and feeds specialness, confirmation bias, and spiritual narcissism. I share practical tools that bring it all into daily life: a shadow inventory practice, somatic integration in the body, active imagination, and simple dreamwork that builds a real relationship with the unconscious over time.If you are ready for depth, not fluff, press play, share this with a friend on the path, and leave a review so more people can find Body Wisdom Rising.Alyssa's IG: @wildfeminineriseWork With Alyssa:Nervous System Mastery Masterclass May 20th With Dr. Jesse HansonThe Calling —A 9 Month Initiation Into Your Soul's AssignmentIn Service— 1:1 Soul-Led Leadership MentorshipThe Awaken Experience— 7 Day Retreat In Costa Rica with Alyssa & Dr. JesseFree Meditation —Positive Timeline ActivationWatch Alyssa's episode on Lead With Heart

PIPs have a bad reputation.And usually for good reason. In corporate, a PIP was rarely about improvement. It was a paper trail.But strip away that baggage and the core idea is sound: here's where performance is falling short, here's what good looks like, here's the plan.As an independent consultant, that's exactly what you need. And you're the only one who can give it to yourself.In this episode, Melisa Liberman introduces the PIP Technique: a self-directed performance improvement plan built for independent consultants.You're excellent at delivering the work you sell. But if you're like most consultants, lead gen, sales, follow-up, and business development? Those are a different story.You're underperforming in at least one of these areas. You know it. The question isn't whether you should fix it. It's figuring out which part to fix first.That's what the PIP Technique does. It helps you identify which role in your business is falling short. CEO. CRO. Marketer. Sales development rep. Consultant delivering the work.And then it gives you a structure to actually do something about it.In this episode, you'll learn how to rate your own performance across those roles, choose the highest-impact area to improve, and build a 90-day plan with clear milestones and feedback loops that hold you accountable when the work gets uncomfortable.No one is going to hand you this plan. That's the point.You're the one who sees the gap. You're the one who builds the plan. And this episode shows you exactly how.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] What a PIP is and why independent consultants should use one[05:00] The client story that inspired the PIP Technique[07:35] How the Consultant's Business Health Check helps you find your baseline[09:50] Five reasons a PIP improves consulting business performance[14:10] Why separating yourself from your business changes how you lead[16:05] How to rate yourself as CEO, CRO, CMO, SDR, and consultant[19:00] How to decide which business role needs a PIP[21:15] How to create your PIP from the manager lens[24:45] How to approach your PIP from the employee lens[28:10] Mistakes to avoid when improving your consulting performance[32:00] How to put the PIP Technique into action over the next 90 days                  [34:50] How to create more client conversations starting todayResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Take the Independent Consultant's Business Health Check: www.icassessment.com   Related Podcast Episode: Episode 233 - The Big Leadership Mistake Independent Consultants Make, https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-233 Related Podcast Episode: Episode 234 - The #1 Management Mistake Independent Consultants Make, https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-234/Full Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-269Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Join us for an inspiring message from Pastor John Filmer. We're a local church based on the Fylde Coast with a passion for God and a heart for our community. Like and subscribe to our page for future updates and notifications and connect with us on social media.   - CONNECT WITH US - Hope Church Website: Hopechurchlytham.com Hope Church Facebook: Facebook.com/hopechurchlytham Hope Church Instagram: Instagram.com/hopechurchlytham

In this episode, Marli breaks down the 3 Phases of Personal Development and reveals the most common self sabotage: quitting right when the magic is about to start.Phase 1: The Internal FoundationThis phase is all about you. We focus on shifting your definition of self, healing the past, and transcending the "ego fix-me" mentality. Phase 2: The Tipping Point & CreationThis is where life gets good. Once you are no longer in your own way, you can now build your vision for your life. Phase 2 is all about contribution; building what you are here to create, receiving value, and watching your dreams start to manifest in real-time. This is the shift from "fixing yourself" to "building your impact."Phase 3: The Impossible LegacyIn Phase 2, you did the thing you once thought was impossible. Phase 3 is about Legacy. It's the stage where you ask, "Now what?" Now that you know nothing is impossible, what is the next level of your evolution?

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you spend 15 months living inside one question?In this Season 10 finale of The UpLevel Podcast, our host Christie Mann reflects on a journey of transformation—one that has unfolded through conversations touching every dimension of life: how we relate to ourselves, to each other, to leadership, to systems, to the land, and to lineage.For the past 15 months, we've explored one central inquiry:What does it mean to be in right relationship?Across conversations with leaders, elders, innovators, and practitioners from around the world, this question has taken us into the depths of self-awareness, leadership, community, lineage, and our relationship with the planet.In this closing episode, we honor the voices who shaped this season, from indigenous wisdom keepers and corporate leaders to coaches, artists, and innovators.Right relationship asks us to be more present, more honest, and more responsible for how we show up in every interaction, every system, and every moment.And it points us forward because right relationship doesn't end here.It leads to a deeper question: What are we here to care for? And that question opens the door to what's next.Stay tuned for Season 11 of The UpLevel Podcast, Stewardship: Being the Work.In This Episode:Embracing Conscious Beginnings and CompletionsPodcast Growth and Global Community ImpactSeason Overview: The Inquiry and Its DepthHonoring Season Guests and Their WisdomCulmination: Leadership Transformation and Season ReflectionsRight Relationship as a Lifelong PracticeTransition: From Relationship to Stewardship (Season 11 Preview)Invitation and AppreciationAbout Christie:Christie is a best-selling author, certified executive coach (CPCC, PCC), and the Co-Founder and CEO of UpLevel Productions—a global leader in leadership transformation. She's the host of The UpLevel Podcast, consistently ranked among the Top 10 Coaching Culture podcasts worldwide. Driven by a deep commitment to fostering a more conscious, compassionate, and humane world, Christie is a visionary who empowers leaders and organizations to unlock their full potential and create meaningful, lasting impact.Website: https://www.christiemann.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiemann/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/christiemann1/

Running 35 restaurants takes more than systems. It takes real restaurant operations. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I sit down with Alex Sadowsky, Vice President of Training, Culinary, and Beverage at Ojos Locos Sports Cantina, a growing 35-unit brand. We go inside how a multi-unit restaurant actually operates, from hiring and training to culture, accountability, and managing margins in today's environment. Alex shares how they hire for attitude over experience, build long-term teams, and create real paths for growth from server to leadership. We also get into the realities of running a scratch kitchen at scale, keeping menus tight for efficiency, and maintaining consistency across multiple locations. We break down the numbers that matter, including prime cost, labor, and food cost, and how their team is working toward more real-time visibility to make better decisions faster. This is not theory or a list of systems. It's a real look at restaurant operations inside a multi-unit brand that's growing while staying true to its culture. Listen to the full episode: https://restaurantrockstars.com/audio/restaurant-operations-35-unit-brand/ Connect with our Guest: @ojoslocossportscantina https://ojoslocos.com Thank you to our sponsors:

In this episode, I sit down with Chandler Stevens to explore the limits of coaching and psychology, and why deeper transformation may require something more. We discuss embodiment, attachment, and the growing pull toward spirituality among coaches and practitioners. Chandler shares insights on how connection—to self, others, and the transcendent—shapes wellbeing, and why meaning, beauty, and purpose can't be reduced to technique alone. We also explore practical ways to integrate faith-informed perspectives into coaching without dogma. This is a grounded conversation about expanding coaching beyond tools and into something more holistic, relational, and meaningful. ---------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

In this episode, Marli Ansel, a transformational coach and spiritual teacher explains the phenomenon of the "two selves." In this video, Marli explains how to stop identifying with false self and start embodying the true confident self. She shares what she has coached hundreds of women through on how to go after what you want and actualize your goals. If you have been identifying more with fear rather than confidence, this video will help you realize your confident self.

Ten episodes in and the questions just keep getting better. In this milestone Ops Edition of The Ops Authority Podcast, I am joined once again by the brilliant Lynette Robinson for a real-time Q&A that gets straight to the heart of personal development for operations professionals. We tackle three community-sourced questions: the real difference between a DOO and a COO, how to handle video requirements in job applications, and what to do when business owners try to pay DOO-level talent at VA rates. Two operators, zero scripts, and a whole lot of honest insight. Connect with Lynette: Website: http://www.lighterlivingvirtualsolutions.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/_lynettedrobinson_ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lighterlivingvirtualsolutions For full show notes, check out www.TheOpsAuthority.com/podcast/303 Stay Connected: Join the Ops Insiders FREE Facebook community! Other Ways to Connect with Me: Facebook Page Instagram

In this episode, I sit down with Virginia to explore the idea of theoregulation and why coaching and psychology alone may not be enough to support real human wellbeing. We unpack the four types of regulation—self, co, eco, and theo—and look at how modern life has left many people disconnected from community, nature, and a deeper sense of meaning. We discuss how faith, tradition, and shared values can provide structure, resilience, and a way to relate to suffering that goes beyond quick fixes. Along the way, we explore topics like attachment, purpose, beauty, and the role of ritual in human life. This is a grounded conversation about restoring connection, finding meaning in difficulty, and expanding the foundations of what truly supports a healthy, integrated life. ---------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

In this episode, Marli Ansel, a transformational coach and spiritual teacher explains the missing element of your manifestation process. In this video, Marli covers the "Chocolate Cake" metaphor for manifestation, a powerful perspective shift on the biblical principles of "Ask, Seek, and Knock." If you feel like you're doing everything right but nothing is changing, you might be missing the very thing you're asking for because it didn't show up in the form you expected.

In this episode, I sit down with Daniel to explore why modern psychology and coaching often fail to address what truly matters in human life. We dive into the ways postmodern thinking and our obsession with pleasure and quick fixes have left people anxious, distracted, and disconnected from meaning. We discuss the difference between vice and virtue, and how our attachments can act like bandages over the wounds of life. Along the way, we talk about beauty, truth, and the role of tradition in helping us orient toward what is truly good. This is a grounded conversation about recovering a sense of purpose, developing the soul, and cultivating habits that actually lead to a fulfilled, resilient life. ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

This week on The Mother Daze we're deep in the beautiful chaos of motherhood, with scooting babies keeping us on high alert and baby proofing becoming a full-time job. We chat the simple joys of a Costco run, what our sleep scores and aura rings are really telling us, and Sarah's surprisingly impressive sleep score despite a baby on the boob all night. We get into the magic of those truly special teachers who shape our kids in ways we'll never forget, a little St Patty's Day energy, and the ever-evolving realities of our bodies… including those unexpected little “baby vagina” fat folds casually setting up camp under our armpits. Teresa's kids have started a band (yes, fo realz because why not add more to the plate?!), we talk Lotus' first foods, tooth fairy logistics, and navigating the Santa chat with our curious pre-teens. Tez shares her current skincare ritual that's genuinely making her feel ten years younger. After considering a late night sprint to get a face full of Boey, she discovered the natural alternative she's now shouting from the rooftops….face taping!!! #frowniesforever It's motherhood, magic, shifting identities and small everyday wins, all wrapped into one very Mother Daze episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by Hero Bread and Boll & Branch! Go to bollandbranch.com/motherdaze and use code motherdaze to unlock 15% off.  Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code MOTHERDAZE at checkout. Resource Links Weleda Skin Food Frownies Facial Patches Osea Dream Night Cream Osea Dream Night Serum Baeo Bare Tint Malibu Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump Oura Ring Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer  FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/ DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 More about the show! • Watch this episode on YouTube here • Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com • Read and buy our book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailWhat does it actually look like to live and lead in right relationship?In this final episode of season 10, The UpLevel Podcast brings together two leaders who have been deeply embedded in this work, both in conversation and in real-time practice.Over the past 15 months, we've explored right relationship across industries, identities, and lived experiences. It only felt right to close this chapter with Carlo Bos and Heather Davidson, whose partnership with UpLevel has become a living example of what right relationship can look like at scale.Carlo is a leadership development expert, executive coach, and former co-CEO of the Co-Active Training Institute, and Heather Davidson is an innovative learning and development leader and strategic problem solver with nearly two decades of experience across Google, Amazon, and GE.We'll explore what it means to lead from self-acceptance and courageous conviction while remaining open enough to be shaped by others. We look at how co-creation, trust, and shared purpose become the foundation for effective leadership—and how presence, mindset, and nervous system regulation influence every interaction.As we close this season on right relationship, this conversation becomes both a reflection and a bridge. A reflection of what we've been exploring together and a bridge into what's next. Listen now!In this episode, we'll explore:What right relationship looks like in real leadership practiceSelf-acceptance, conviction, and adaptability in leadershipCo-creation as a driver of performance and cultureDesigning relationships within complex organizationsLeadership in the age of artificial intelligenceThe role of mindset, presence, and nervous system regulationNavigating power, hierarchy, and disagreementBuilding trust and alignment at scaleStewardship and thinking in generations, not just outcomesDisclaimer: The views Heather Davidson shares in this conversation are her own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Google or any other current or former employer.About Carlo:Carlo Bos is a leadership development expert, executive coach, and former Co-CEO of the Co-Active Training Institute, where he led during a pivotal period of transformation from 2018 to 2023. Over the past 20 years, he has worked with executives across industries as an assessments expert, program designer, and master facilitator, building and scaling leadership programs that have reached thousands. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boscompanyleadershipcoach/About Heather:Heather Davidson is an innovative Learning and Development leader and strategic problem solver with nearly two decades of experience at Google, Amazon, and GE. She views leadership as the ultimate lever for business performance and specializes in translating complex strategy into behavioral change and measurable results. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-davidson-be-awesome/www.uplevelproductions.comhttps://www.instagram.com/uplevelproductions/https://www.linkedin.com/company/uplevelproductionscompanyhttps://www.facebook.com/uplevelproductionscompany

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In this episode, I sit down with Jayaraja to explore what really shapes how we communicate -both with others and with ourselves. We get into how our personal history and emotional patterns show up in every interaction, and why I've noticed I'm often a worse version of myself online. We unpack what's going on there, and share some practical ways to pause, reflect, and communicate with a bit more awareness and integrity. We also dive into the inner voice—how harsh and self-critical it can be -and what it takes to shift that. Along the way, we talk about the value of deep, non-romantic friendships, and question some modern trends like "no-contact" culture and the overemphasis on romantic relationships. This is a grounded conversation about doing the inner work that actually changes how we relate—so we can show up a bit more honestly, and a bit more human. ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

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Check out Activations at activations.com/a30 for a FREE 2 week trial + massive discount. This is one of those episodes we still get DMs about—and for good reason. We're bringing back our conversation with Mimi Bouchard because the tools, mindset shifts, and energy in this episode are just as powerful (if not more) today. If you're ready to get out of a rut, reconnect with your future self, and feel lit up about your life again… this one is for you. In this episode, Mimi breaks down how to embody your future self in real time, shift your subconscious patterns, and manifest a life that actually feels good to live. From the “bounce back rate” to feminine energy, abundance, and healing your relationship with food, this conversation is packed with practical, life-changing tools you can apply immediately. We also talk about how to feel more alive in your daily life, rewire limiting beliefs, and use simple habits to become magnetic to what you want. Whether you're revisiting this episode or hearing it for the first time, trust that it's landing exactly when you need it. We also talk about:  Manifestation techniques that actually work Building wealth + shifting your money mindset Why feeling deeply is your manifestation superpower How to feel alive instead of numb in your daily life Creating your “bubble” to protect your energy from others The science of visualization and rewiring your brain How music influences your motivation + mindset Overcoming perfectionism while manifesting Using your highly sensitive nature as a superpower Resources: Go to https://www.activations.com/podcast/a30 for a FREE 2 week trial + massive discount. Sponsors: Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. Paleovalley | Head to https://www.paleovalley.com/almost30 for 15% off your order! Our Place | Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide.  Fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://www.fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout.  Our Place | Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide.  Ka'Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. My listeners get 25% off your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. Revolve | Shop at https://www.REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm joined by Dr Helen again to explore the deeper cultural, psychological, and philosophical roots of declining birth rates across the modern world. Moving beyond economics and policy, they examine what happens when meaning, identity, and embodiment begin to erode in contemporary life. The discussion touches on everything from the role of religion and community, to the impact of anxiety, digital culture, and shifting social norms around relationships, sex, and family. They question whether modern materialism and the pursuit of convenience have unintentionally undermined one of humanity's most fundamental drives: the desire to reproduce. See more of Helen's work here: www.yogarogue.co.uk ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

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Julia Vaughan Smith joins me to explore what it really means to be a trauma-aware coach. We unpack the fear many coaches carry of getting it wrong, causing harm, or stepping outside their scope, and how that can undermine confidence. We look at the difference between working with trauma and working on trauma, and why coaching doesn't need to become therapy to be effective. We also explore the shadow sides of both coaching and psychotherapy, the rise of popular approaches like parts work, and how to stay grounded in good practice. Towards the end, we dive into the powerful dynamics between mothers and daughters, trauma entanglement, and how early relationships shape identity and behaviour. Find out more about Julia's work here: www.becomingourselvs.co.uk. ----------------------------------------------- Julia Vaughan Smith is a master accredited coach and supervisor, a retired registered psychotherapist and an author of three books including 'Coaching and Trauma', one of the very few books that deals with this topic and 'Daughters: How to Untangle Yourself from your Mother' which considers the trauma behind difficult and painful daughter/mother relationships and the entanglements that ensure. She has been teaching and talking about coaching and trauma since 2010 and ran Masterclasses with Jenny Rogers on the topic over several years. Other than coaching and psychotherapy, she has had a long and varied career.  ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

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Dr Helen Machen-Pearce joins me again to look at what's happening in the modern trauma conversation. Trauma awareness has done enormous good, but we explore how the term is now being stretched, misunderstood, and sometimes used in ways that can disempower people rather than help them heal. We discuss the rise of self-diagnosis, the influence of social media psychology, and how trauma language can sometimes become identity, authority, or even ideology. We also look at the pressures inside the coaching and therapy world, including financial incentives, popularity dynamics, and the risk of trauma-informed work becoming what Helen calls "trauma-deformed". See more of Helen's work here: www.yogarogue.co.uk ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

Daniela Birch, founder of her Akashic Leadership and Identity Recalibration practice, who helps leaders, founders, and high-achieving individuals release the subconscious and energetic patterns that keep them stuck so they can step into aligned leadership, visibility, and purpose.Through a blend of Akashic Record insights, identity recalibration, and nervous-system reprogramming, Daniela guides her clients to access deeper clarity, intuitive activation, and sustainable inner power.Now, Daniela's evolution from tarot reader and healer to a multidimensional mentor reflects her own journey of shedding past identities, continually reinventing herself, and honouring the inner upgrades that have shaped her path.And while travelling the world as a nomad, navigating constant shifts, and rebuilding her business architecture again and again, she has gained a wealth of grounded wisdom that helps others awaken to what is possible for them.Here's where to find more:https://linktr.ee/danielabirchhttp://linkedin.com/in/daniellebirchhttps://www.facebook.com/danielabirch1________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I'm sharing what I do at the beginning of each month as I reflect on my writing routine to see if there is anything I want to adjust or work on moving forward.There's nothing like the clean slate of a brand-new month to check in on YOUR writing goals! This is not a time to judge yourself, criticize yourself, or feel guilty for what you haven't done. Instead, this is meant to be an inspiring & encouraging time!Listen to the episode as I describe why this practice of intentional reflection works and how it has helped me to adjust my writing routine. Then grab your journal, brew a hot cup of tea, and light a cozy candle. Here are 7 questions to reflect on:1. What emotions or adjectives would I use to describe my current writing routine?2. How do I WANT my writing to feel? What emotions or adjectives come up?3. When is my ideal creative time? When do I feel most alive and inspired?4. What project lights me up the most right now? What do I want to devote my time to this month?5. What is a big writing goal I am working on? What would be an amazing smaller goal to accomplish by the end of the month that would really move me forward toward that big goal?6. What affirmation resonates with me right now in my writing life?7. Bonus: block off time on the calendar to write! Even if it's just 10-15 minutes!I hope this exercise was helpful for you to acknowledge where you are, take stock of your goals and dreams, and make a plan to get there!‍>> Is your heart calling to write your book, and you are yearning to be part of my Thriving Authors Academy?I am joyfully offering a handful of partial scholarships for Thriving Authors Academy, and the application is OPEN! Deadline is March 13th! Apply at https://www.dallaswoodburn.comWhen you apply, you'll get special access to a live group call where you can ask me questions personally about what it's like to write and publish your book in 6 months. I get that this is an investment of your TIME so I'm here for all the Qs and I want to connect with you! I'll also be sharing some of my  favorite journaling exercises to help you decide if NOW is the right time to write your book.

Are you busy… but not profitable?In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I'm addressing one of the biggest frustrations I hear from designers: “I'm slammed with work, but it's not the work I want.” If your calendar is full of small jobs, your evenings are booked, and you still don't feel financially stable, this episode is your wake-up call.I'm breaking down exactly why little “quick” projects drain your time, energy, and profit, and how they prevent you from attracting higher-end clients. You'll learn how to calculate your true minimum design fee, set a minimum product budget, and confidently communicate those numbers during your discovery call.If you're ready to stop shrinking to fit small budgets and start building a business that actually supports your life, this episode will show you how.In this episode, we cover:Why being busy doesn't mean being profitableThe hidden cost of “quick” design jobsHow small projects sabotage your growthThe tree analogy for scaling your design businessHow to calculate your minimum design feeWhy 23 hours is your true baseline per projectSetting a minimum product budgetHow to communicate minimums on a discovery callHow to let clients self-select out gracefullyWhy boundaries increase respect and revenueShow notes are available at interiordesignbusinessacademy.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy

This week I'm joined by GS Youngblood to explore what healthy masculinity actually looks like in modern relationships. We get into masculine–feminine polarity, why so many men get stuck between "nice guy" passivity and hyper-masculine posturing, and what real relational leadership means in practice. We unpack his three-part blueprint: respond instead of react, provide structure, and create emotional safety. We look at co-regulation, communication breakdowns, financial and physical safety, and why intimacy is often harder than leadership at work. We also dive into embodiment as daily training for men who want to stay grounded under pressure, and I ask GS what advice he has for younger men navigating dopamine addiction, loneliness, and cultural confusion around masculinity. Find out more about GS Youngblood's work here: gsyoungblood.com ----------------------------------------------- GS Youngblood is the acclaimed author of the groundbreaking book "The Masculine in Relationship", which challenges the modern notion that all Masculinity is toxic by offering a model - the Masculine Blueprint - for men to become grounded in their own power AND more relational with their Feminine partner.  In his 2nd book "The Art of Embodiment", GS teaches that a daily embodiment practice is the foundation of men living more in their masculine.  The practices that he teaches help men ground their nervous system, and as a result become more powerful, choiceful, and relational.   ----------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

Most people open ChatGPT and ask it a question. The ones getting extraordinary results? They start by telling it who they are. In this episode of Get Yourself Optimized, I sat down with Dr. Gary Sanchez — founder of the Why Institute and creator of the WHY Operating System — and he will completely reframe how you think about AI as a tool for personal and professional growth. "Who first, then what." Before you ask AI to help you write your LinkedIn profile, plan your business strategy, or create your next campaign, you need to give it the language of you. Your why. Your how. Your what. Without that, you're getting advice built for everyone, not for you. In this episode, we cover:  → How to use your Why assessment as an AI upload to personalize every output  → Meta prompting: getting AI to write the perfect prompt for you  → Using NotebookLM to decode relationship and team dynamics  → Why the future belongs to those who know themselves deeply — and use AI intentionally If you've ever felt like your LinkedIn profile doesn't really sound like you, or that AI keeps giving you generic answers… this episode is the missing piece. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/554.

#147 Mercury Retrograde in Pisces 2026: How to Up-Level Your Business Instead of Fighting the Energy with Vanessa Soul New 2026 Power & Purpose Podcast Schedule!!!Guest Episodes released every Monday (Even numbered episodes) Vanessa Soul Astrology episodes released every Thursday (Odd numbered episodes) Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bZS-K8-XkrIMercury Retrograde in Pisces 2026: How to Up-Level Your Business Instead of Fighting the EnergyMercury Retrograde has a reputation for delays, confusion, and inconvenience. But what if this one is actually designed to refine your strategy, strengthen your messaging, and recalibrate your vision?From February 26 to March 20, 2026, Mercury retrogrades through Pisces — a sign connected to emotional intelligence, intuition, creativity, and spiritual vision. When viewed through a business astrology lens, this transit is not about fear. It is about refinement.In this episode of the Power and Purpose Podcast, Vanessa Soul breaks down how to work with Mercury Retrograde instead of resisting it — and how this period can quietly prepare you for your next level of leadership and income expansion.This is for entrepreneurs, professionals, and conscious leaders who want to build with clarity instead of force.What you'll learn: • What Mercury Retrograde actually means for your business• The 3 core business themes of Mercury Retrograde in Pisces• How to refine your messaging and eliminate vagueness• Why emotional boundaries directly impact revenue• How to recalibrate your long-term vision with discipline• What the Mars square Uranus transit means for volatility and reaction energy• Why 2026 Mercury Retrogrades in water signs signal emotional intelligence as powerTimestamps: 00:00 – Episode Introduction & 2026 Astrology Series Format01:31 – Mercury Retrograde in Pisces (Feb 26–March 20, 2026)03:37 – The Deeper Meaning of Mercury Retrograde (Beyond Inconvenience)06:46 – Mercury in Business: Communication, Contracts, Systems & Sales13:36 – Theme 1: Clarity vs. Illusion in Your Messaging17:18 – Theme 2: Emotional Infrastructure & Boundaries in Business22:37 – Theme 3: Intuitive Strategy & Vision Recalibration29:19 – Mercury as the Nervous System of Your Business30:33 – Mars Square Uranus: Volatility, Technology & Reaction Energy35:29 – All 2026 Mercury Retrograde Dates (Water Sign Year)38:55 – Mercury Retrograde in Your Natal Chart: Who Feels Empowered?40:48 – Final Takeaway: One Practical Shift to Implement NowBook a Career & Business Astrology Session with Vanessa Soul.

In this episode, Helen and I unpack the uncomfortable truth about manipulation in coaching and personal growth. From authority claims and social proof to trauma bonding, love bombing, and cult-like dynamics, we explore how influence can quietly become coercion. We look at red flags - dependency on the teacher, blocked disagreement, emotional state manipulation, endless upselling - and also the subtler traps like vague language, borrowed authority, and identity-based pressure. We also talk about green flags: teachers who evolve, encourage challenge, build self-trust, and genuinely want students to outgrow them. This isn't about attacking the coaching industry - we're part of it. It's about discernment. Whether you're a coach, leader, or client, this conversation will help you spot unhealthy dynamics and build integrity into your work. See more of Helen's work here: yogarogue.co.uk ----------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

Have you ever wondered why you try and try and try to change but nothing changes? If so, you're not alone and it's not your fault, it's your brain keeping you trapped in your old subconscious identity. In this episode, I delve into the BE-DO-HAVE model of performance which you've probably heard me talk about over and over and I talk about why some people still fail with it. I share with you how to up-level and make the BE-DO-HAVE strategy of performance work for you! In this episode I talk about:[1:43] How your current subconscious identity keeps you trapped[7:48] How your reptilian brain does not want you to change[12:22] How predictability keeps you trapped[13:48] Why anxiety sets in when you're trying to change[18:43] How “Resistance” is not your friend[20:33] Why there is no time but NOW to work from[23:12] And, how your brain tries to protect you but keeps you trapped If you've ever wondered, “WHY, why do I want to change so badly but I keep finding myself right back in my old patterns” then this episode is for you. In this episode, I dig into brain-based function as well as the psychological aspects of change and transformation.

I sit down with leadership thinker and complexity expert Jennifer Garvey Berger to explore what leadership really looks like in an anxious, fast-changing world. We dig into mind traps, adult development, and why leading today isn't about having the answers, but building the capacity to work with complexity, uncertainty, and multiple perspectives. We talk about the breakdown of trust in institutions and leaders, how anxiety shrinks our circles of trust, and why people often look for strong or even bullying figures when they feel powerless. Jennifer explains adult developmental stages in practical terms - how we move from external validation to internal authority to deeper wisdom - and what coaches and leaders can actually do to grow. We get into reflection, getting off autopilot, and the key developmental move of turning judgment into self-inquiry. We also explore big cultural swings - from postmodern fragmentation to a possible "re-enchantment" of meaning - and ask whether current global pressures will push us into regression or growth. We finish with the role of community, love, and intentional relationship, including Jennifer's experiment living in a shared house in France, and why real development happens in connection, not isolation. Read more about Jennifer's work here: https://www.cultivatingleadership.com/team-member/jennifer-garvey-berger ----------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

What if the simplest way to build strength, improve endurance, and sharpen your mind is already sitting in your closet as an old backpack?   Rucking sounds almost too simple to matter. Add weight to a walk and head outside. Yet in this conversation, Dr. Andrew Fix and registered dietitian and RuckFit author Kayla Girgen make a compelling case that rucking may be one of the most practical tools for long-term health. It builds strength, supports bone density, elevates heart rate, and challenges posture without the joint stress that sidelines so many active adults.   The deeper insight centers on sustainability. How often do we abandon fitness because we cannot execute the perfect plan? Kayla shares how rucking helped her move beyond all-or-nothing thinking and build consistency. Weight and distance can scale with your season of life. A stroller walk becomes training. A short neighborhood loop becomes meaningful work. When paired with thoughtful nutrition and simple lifestyle shifts like better sleep and stress awareness, the results compound. What changes when we stop chasing optimal conditions and start valuing repeatable effort?   The conversation also explores metabolic health through continuous glucose monitoring and how nutrition choices, stress levels, and daily lifestyle patterns influence inflammation and energy. Awareness shapes behavior. Manageable discomfort builds resilience. Whether the load is physical or psychological, growth follows when we choose to engage.The takeaway is grounded and actionable. You do not need elite gear or ideal weather. You need a backpack, a little weight, and the willingness to step outside.   Quotes “Spending more time in nature, getting outside, and out of my head really helped calm a lot of anxiety that I was feeling at that time.”(04:00 | Kayla Girgen) “You don't have to carry obscene amounts of weight to get the benefits of rucking.”(14:11 | Kayla Girgen) “This is where I love rucking because it can help bring something like walking and help it feel like, for lack of a better term, like it counts.” (18:28 | Kayla Girgen) “Most everybody has what you need at home. So when I first started, I grabbed an old backpack. I wrapped a 10 pound dumbbell in a towel and threw it in the interior pocket.” (24:46 | Kayla Girgen) “I think the number one mistake I see with rucking is just not doing it.”(58:05 | Kayla Girgen) Connect with Kayla Girgen: Check Out Kayla's Book Visit Kayla's Website  Follow Kayla on Instagram  Subscribe to Kayla's YouTube Follow Kayla on TikTok Follow Kayla on Facebook Connect with Kayla on LinkedIn   KAYLA GIRGEN, RD, LD, CPT, is a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and founder of Sugar + Strength Academy—an online wellness community helping women balance blood sugar and build strength, one step at a time. She blends real-life tools, such as continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), with accessible movement, like rucking, to help clients break free from diet extremes and feel strong—both physically and mentally. Kayla's approach centers on progress over perfection and creating results that work in real life. Her upcoming book Ruck Fit shares how rucking became a catalyst for reclaiming her physical and mental health, proving that fitness doesn't have to be complicated to be life-changing. SideKick Tool   Movemate: Award-Winning Active Standing Board 15% off Promo Code: DRA15   RAD Roller   Revogreen   HYDRAGUN    Athletic Brewing 20% off: ANDREWF20     Connect with Physio Room: Visit the Physio Room Website Follow Physio Room on Instagram Follow Physio Room on Facebook Andrew's Personal Instagram Andrew's Personal Facebook     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

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Dr Helen and I explore what resilience coaching really means in today's stressed, overstimulated culture. We look at burnout, nervous system regulation, and why simple tools are often not enough without community, meaning, nature, and spiritual depth. We discuss coaching young men, addiction to phones, games and ultra stimulation, and how technology is actively undermining resilience. We also cover co regulation, ritual, embodiment practices, sleep, and the importance of relationships and financial stability as part of well being. We challenge the idea that holidays fix burnout and instead point to lifestyle, structure, and support as the real foundations. See more of Helen's work here: yogarogue.co.uk ----------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

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I'm joined by Shirzad Chamine, creator of Positive Intelligence, to explore what it really means to learn in difficult times. We talk about fear-based "saboteur" patterns, why toxic positivity makes things worse, and how negative emotions can be useful signals rather than flaws to suppress. We look at trauma as something all humans experience on a spectrum, how post-traumatic growth actually works, and why compassion must come before reframing. We also explore religion, secular belief systems, technology, political polarisation, and why both faith and rationality get hijacked by fear when we're not paying attention. This is a wide-ranging conversation about learning to lead — ourselves and others — from love rather than fear, especially in a fractured world. Read more about Shirzad's work here: positiveintelligence.com ----------------------------------------------- Shirzad is a New York Times bestselling author of Positive Intelligence, translated into 20 languages.  He has been CEO of the largest coach training organization in the world, has trained more than 100,000 coaches, and trained faculty at Stanford and Yale business schools. Shirzad lectures on Positive Intelligence at Stanford University.  His Saboteur Assessment has been used by more than 2 million people and a majority of Fortune 100 companies. A preeminent C-suite advisor, Shirzad has coached hundreds of CEOs and their executive teams.  He holds a BA in psychology, an MS in electrical engineering, and an MBA from Stanford. ----------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

Welcome back to the podcast, gorg ✨ On this week's episode, I'm sharing a personal breakthrough that honestly felt like a breath of fresh air. Have you ever upleveled your identity, only to realize it suddenly feels like you're losing a core part of who you are? Maybe you finally manifested the raise you wanted—but now you're working late, and your gym-girl identity is slowly fading. Or maybe you've moved in with your partner, and somewhere along the way, that sexy spark feels like it disappeared. This can be so painful, because the very thing that made you you starts to feel like it's dying. Whatever that identity is for you, girl, I want to help you make a mindset shift that will change this for good. Get ready to reclaim your spark, evolve into this new role, and step fully into your best self.

In this episode I'm joined again by Dr Helen Machen-Pearce, psychiatrist and long-time autism specialist, to explore what autism really means and how it shows up in coaching, teaching, parenting, and relationships. We talk about the autism spectrum, neurodiversity, and why diagnosis has changed so much over the years. Helen shares how sensory processing, predictability, communication style, and nervous system regulation shape autistic experience, and what coaches can do to work more skillfully with autistic clients. We look at practical coaching adaptations, clear language, structure, boundaries, and why too much choice can be overwhelming. We also explore trauma, masking, creativity, embodiment, touch, and the overlap with ADHD. See more of Helen's work here: yogarogue.co.uk ----------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

In this episode, we dive into the source of burnout and how to heal from it PLUS how to create sustainable overflowing energy in your life.Enroll in WORTHY: Click here

Mimi Bouchard is an entrepreneurial trailblazer, founder of Activations, and is known for helping women upgrade their lives. In this tangible episode, Mimi shares how to fully step into the person you're meant to be. We talk about overcoming limiting scarcity beliefs, changing your self-image and perception, creating abundance (including $$$), bouncing back from setbacks, and how to manage your responses. She also shares how to simplify your growth journey and activate your future self in a way that feels actionable every day.Go to activations.com/blonde to unlock your massive discount - special limited-time only.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.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you ready for a quantum shift this new year? In this vulnerable and powerful episode, Gabrielle shares her most recent live talk to reveal the secret to activating a "New Era" in your life. She opens up about her own spontaneous upleveling—and explains how we can all alchemize past trauma, heartache, and fear into divine light. While we often think we have to force our way into a new life, Gabrielle teaches that the secret is actually about allowing. This episode also includes a guided meditation to step into the limitless guidance that is your birthright for the year ahead. This episode was filmed live at The Eudemonia Summit.Join the 21-Day Manifesting Challenge: Start your new year with high-frequency energy! Last call! Sign up here https://bit.ly/48jxSkRTry Gabrielle's FREE magnetic energy meditation to supercharge your attracting powers http://bit.ly/40gOfueRead Gabrielle's #1 NYT Bestselling book: Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life. http://bit.ly/4j1asmAIf you feel you need additional support, please consult this list of safety, recovery, and mental health resources.Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and support you on your personal journey towards inner peace. I am not a psychologist or a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.Sponsors:Visit yourreformer.com to shop their New Year sale on now to save.Go to drinkag1.com/GABBY a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order. Only while supplies last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.