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315: Reinvention: The Invitation of Midlife
I have such a soft spot in my heart for women in midlife. Probably because I myself am in this age group, but also because I have been serving this…
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314: The Drama-Free Formula: A Potent Solution for a Stress-Less Life
Life is full of stressors and, while it may not be possible to live completely stress-free, it is absolutely possible to live with a lot less stress than you are…
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303: Mindset matters and… it isn’t everything.
I am a HUGE fan of mindset work and I deeply believe that it plays a significant role in what you do and what you don’t do. That being said,…
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227: The Stress Habit
A lot of women I consult with, who are frustrated with their state of health, often say to me that they don’t feel all that stressed.
Which if you really think about it, isn’t all that surprising considering we have normalized living in a constant state of stress.
In this episode we explore what it means to be in a healthy relationship with stress.
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226: 3 Steps to Infuse Your Life With More Life
I don’t know about you but, I don’t just want to live my life, I want to rock my life.
And to do that I need to stay honest with myself about when I am in need of recovery, restoration and revitalization.
But aren’t those the same things? You might be wondering:)
No.
The wellness industry tends to focus on recovery, which is oh-so-important, but it also isn’t enough to live your best life (with a strong dose of enthusiasm).
Tune into this episode if you are someone who wants to shape your life into the most vibrant experience.
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225: To Grit or to Quit
Psychologist Angela Duckworth defines Grit as “perseverance and passion for long-term goals”.
I am a big fan of the quality, which is why it is a part of my business name.
That being said, letting go of things that no longer serve you, is ALSO a very necessary part of self-development that we don’t talk enough about.
In this episode, I share some of my thoughts about knowing when to apply grit to your journey and knowing when to quit certain things along your journey.
I hope it helps you practice more grace AND grit.
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224: The Secret to Sustaining Behavior Change
If you want to reclaim your health and happiness in 2021, you must learn how to coach yourself to show up in all the ways that will allow you to do just that.
If you don’t…
• You will always have to rely on someone else to “tell you what to do”.
• You will get distracted.
• You will suffer unnecessarily when challenges and obstacles arise.
In this episode, I share with you how I coached myself through the holidays and the New Year as I recovered from Covid and dealt with some very big stressors in my life.
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221: Fat Loss Basics, Part 3: When Stress is a Good Thing
In this episode of the Grace & Grit Podcast, I talk about when and how to use stressors like calorie reduction and intense exercise to accelerate the fat loss response.
I also address:
• the “maturity spectrum” of fat loss
• ways to tweak diet and exercise when you’ve hit a plateau
• the cost of leanness
… and so much more
209: Realignment: Part 1
To say that 2020 has thrown us a curveball is a massive understatement.
Routines have been disrupted, new stressors have emerged and a lot of people are struggling to navigate these new waters while keeping their mental and physical health in check.
I get it! I have been swimming in those waters too.
So, I am dedicating the entire month of the Grace & Grit Podcast to “Realignment” and in today’s episode I dish out a few tips and tricks for helping you get traction with your self-care in this new reality.
Have a listen. I hope it helps!
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192: Immunity TLC
Sleep deprivation + stress + sugar + alcohol + close proximity to loved ones + travel + enclosed + winter = the perfect recipe for a compromised immune system. And there is not time of year where all of these ingredients are more potent than the holidays.
In this episode of the Grace & Grit Podcast, I dive into how each of these elements compromises immunity and what you can do to fortify your immunity, so you can roll into the new year healthy and ready to tackle all that you have planned.
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