Live Well Dream Big

#070 - Following Your Calling | Gregg Levoy

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 01:00:11 -0500

How do we know if we’re following our true callings? How do we sharpen our senses to cut through the distractions of everyday life and hear the calls that are beckoning us? In this episode I’m talking with Gregg Levoy of the renowned book Callings - Finding and Following an Authentic Life. Gregg comes from a place of so much wisdom and experience about how we can find our true callings. You’ll find out what exactly a calling is and how to distinguish true callings from false ones. Plus Gregg shares lots of meaningful, fun stories during our conversation together. Listen in now…

Topics Include:

What is a calling?
How to be receptive to callings
How callings show themselves and the different channels they come through
Synchronicities and meaningful coincidences
How to tell if calls are true and real
What happens when you ignore/avoid a calling
Dreams and rituals

Gregg Levoy is the author of Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life (Random House)—rated among the "Top 20 Career Publications" by the Workforce Information Group—and Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion (Penguin). He's the former "behavioral specialist" at USA Today and a regular blogger for Psychology Today.

He’s also Keynoted at many career-development and workforce conferences including the National Career Development Assn Conference (twice), the Wisconsin Employment and Training Association Conference, International Career Development Conference, National Assn of Colleges and Employers Conference, International Conference on Positive Aging, and many others, and has appeared on ABC-TV, CNN, NPR and PBS.

A former adjunct professor of journalism at the University of New Mexico, and former columnist and reporter for USA Today and the Cincinnati Enquirer, he's written for the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, Omni, Psychology Today, Fast Company, and others.

Connect with Gregg:

Gregg Levoy's Website https://gregglevoy.com/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gregg.levoy

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#069 - Slow Beauty | Shiva Rose

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 01:00:09 -0500

Women everywhere have forgotten the art of self-care. We feel we don’t have time to slow down to care for ourselves, but we may not realize it’s wreaking havoc on our bodies, brains and spirits. In this episode I’m talking with leading entrepreneur and former Hollywood actress Shiva Rose. She is also the author of one of my favorite wellness books, Whole Beauty, where she shares daily ritual and natural recipes for lifelong beauty and wellness. We dive into her interesting story of growing up in Iran and needing to flee and all that happened after. For those craving more ritual and wellness in your life, be sure to listen in now…

Topics Include:

Shiva's incredible story from a childhood in Iran and moving to the US, an autoimmune diagnosis, and finding healing
The origin and process of Shiva's book and skin care line
Cautions and changes in the beauty industry
About Ayurveda and how to incorporate elements of this ancient technology into your lifestyle
The importance of rituals
What is slow beauty?

A decade ago, after suffering fro a life-threatening autoimmune disorder, Hollywood actress Shiva Rose made it her mission to find a more holistic way to natural health and beauty. As she grew her own organic herbs and flowers, she developed her own self-care and beauty rituals and ultimately healed her life and led her to create the holistic lifestyle website the Local Rose to share her findings with others and go on to develop her own nontoxic, all natural skin care line at Shivarose.com. She is the author of Whole Beauty, one of my personal favorite wellness books - where she shares daily ritual and natural recipes for lifelong beauty and wellness. And she is a leader and entrepreneur in the world of all natural beauty, wellness and lifestyle.

Connect with Shiva:

Shiva Rose Website https://www.shivarose.com/

The Local Rose http://www.thelocalrose.com/

Instagram @localrose https://www.instagram.com/localrose/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheLocalRose

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#068 - How to Avoid Toxins and Autoimmune Diseases | Rachel Smith

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 01:00:11 -0500

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Rachel Smith, the founder of Natural Health Rising. Rachel shares her journey of going from years of poor health and misdiagnosis to finally finding the answers and healing herself. Today she is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Autoimmune expert. We’re exploring Autoimmune Disease including why it’s on the rise today. This episode is for anyone who wants to live a healthier life and avoid toxins while improving their energy, sleep, stress and more.

Topics Include:

What are autoimmune diseases and how they develop?
How functional medicine and holistic health views autoimmune disease vs traditional western medicine
Lifestyle and dietary changes shown to help prevent and heal autoimmune diseases
The role of environmental toxins and steps to take to minimize them
Signs, symptoms, and potentials precursors of autoimmune disease

Rachel Smith is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, a Hormone, Gut and Autoimmune Expert, the founder of Natural Health Rising and the host of The Natural Health Rising Podcast. She helps people struggling with autoimmune diseases and chronic illnesses to reverse their symptoms naturally. Her mission in life is to help others heal and rise to be their healthiest, happiest self.

Rachel’s 3 Day Nutrition & Detox:

https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/energy-reboot-plan

Connect with Rachel:

Website: https://naturalhealthrising.com/

The Natural Health Rising Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/UEZ6pEE8zub

Book a free consult with Rachel:

https://link.coachmatixmail.com/widget/appointment/rachelsmith/healthconsultation

Instagram: @naturalhealthrising

Tik Tok: @Naturalhealthrising

The Natural Health Rising Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/950824619100723

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#067 Soul Session | The Stories We Tell Ourselves

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:00:11 -0500

It’s time for another Soul Session. In this short episode, I discover the power of stories, where our stories come from and how they impact our beliefs and ultimately the lives we choose to live. I share the one story I carried around for years that caused me to stay stuck and how I finally broke free. Listen in now…

Topics Include:

- The power of stories

- How old stories might be limiting us

- How to create new stories for growth and transformation

- A quick alignment check for your own stories

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#066 - Peak Performance in Your Career and Life | Julia Arndt

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 01:00:09 -0500

Do you feel driven by your schedule and to-do list? A nagging feeling of never really getting accomplished what you truly want to? Whether it’s your career or life in general, discovering your peak performance is essential. In today’s episode I’m talking with Julia Arndt about career burnout, stress and how to get more productive without adding more to your plate. It’s a fun and interesting conversation filled with tools you can start using today. Listen in now…

Topics Include:

- Julia's personal story of career burnout

- What is burnout medically speaking

- Taking care of our brains for our careers

- What companies can do to help employees avoid burnout

- A practical approach to stress management and self care

- Burnout and entrepreneurs

- Tools for managing burnout

- Overcoming limiting beliefs

Julia Arndt is the founder of the Peak Performance Method (PPM), a unique model combining critical productivity, mindfulness and leadership tools to help forward thinking individuals and organizations develop the next workplace superpower through scalable programs.

Julia is a stress management trainer, international speaker and the host of the "STRESSD” podcast that has over 75.000 podcast downloads globally to date.

Julia originally hails from Germany, has lived in 5 countries over the last 14 years and speaks three languages fluently. After working at Google in Silicon Valley for seven and a half years while the company grew from 30.000 to 100.000 employees, Julia has been running her own consulting and coaching business, helping over 7000 employees at innovative companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Uber, Swisscom and many more understand the effects of stress on body and mind, move beyond burnout and build a mindful lifestyle that delivers focus, high energy and productivity.

Today, you can find Julia at her company Peak Performance Method and through her engaging interviews and solo episodes on her Stressd Podcast.

Connect with Julia:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliaarndtcoaching/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/juliaarndtcoaching

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-arndt/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliaarndtcoaching

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stressd-podcast/id1448604863

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#065 - Soul Session | Your Personal Principles & Sovereignty

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 01:00:10 -0500

It’s time for another Soul Session. In this short episode, I share a word that’s been on my mind lately and how it’s impacting the actions I take every day. I also walk you through my Personal Principles and how you can discover your own to make empowered choices. Listen in now…

Topics Include:

- What are personal principles?

- How to know and be clear about your person principles

- Examples of personal principles

- How your personal principles help you make decisions and prioritize

- How sovereignty supports being in alignment with your personal principles

- Alignment check for sovereignty and personal principles

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#064 - The History of Healing | Maia Toll

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 01:00:09 -0400

In this episode, I’m having a conversation with Maia Toll, someone whose work I’ve admired and followed for many years. She is the author of the Wild Wisdom series and The Night School. In our conversation, we dive into the history of healing, the ancient wisdom of our ancestors and where we are today with medicine, both modern and energetic. From science to spirituality to magic, we cover a lot of ground in this lively conversation. Listen in now…

Topics Include:

- Maia's personal journey from illness to her work

- What makes a good and effective healer

- Scientific vs Spiritual healing

- The Three Ancient Medicine Kingdoms

- Energy work for physical healing

- The power of collective unconscious

- How to use rituals

- Cultural shifts in mysticism and healing today

Maia Toll is the award-winning author of the best selling Wild Wisdom Series which has inspired readers worldwide to explore their human nature through the magical lens of the natural world. The seeds for this series were planted when Maia apprenticed with a traditional healer in Ireland where she spent extensive time studying the growing cycles of plants, the alchemy of medicine making, and the psycho-spiritual aspects of healing.

Maia’s latest endeavor, The Night School, explores the edges of the universe and the depths of the self, all through the lens of philosophy, divination, and astrology. She also owns an herb shop called Herbiary, with locations in Asheville, Philadelphia, and online. She lives in Asheville, NC with her partner and two ridiculously spoiled dogs.

Resources Mentioned:

- The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Maia's website https://maiatoll.com/

Maia on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maiatoll/

#063 - Soul Session | Doing vs. Being

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 01:00:10 -0400

It’s time for another Soul Session. In this short episode, share my burnout story and how I stayed stuck in a career for years because of one simple mistake I made. I dive into how we can understand our self-worth and tap into our inner knowing to guide us. Listen in now…

Topics Include:

- Why people experience burnout

- How our value system as a culture plays a role

- What is the difference between doing and being?

- Tips for dealing with and preventing burnout

- A quick alignment check for burnout

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#062 - Positive Vibes | Amy Mercree

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 01:00:12 -0400

Today we’re jumping into some juicy topics including healing with crystals, chakras, energy healing and feng shui as I talk with medical intuitive Amy Leigh Mercree. Whether you love all things “spiritual wellness” or you consider yourself a skeptic, I think you’ll find this conversation interesting as you learn about Amy’s healing journey, how to make your own vibes more positive and her latest book The Healing Home. Listen in now…

Topics Include:

- How Amy wrote 16 books after 10 years working as a medical intuitive

- What childhood was like as an intuitive

- What is a medical intuitive?

- Does everyone have intuitive abilities?

- Do crystals work and why?

- Can energy work be compatible with religion?

- About Amy's new book The Healing Home book and what inspired it

- Tips for making your home a healing space

Amy Leigh Mercree is a bestselling author of fifteen books, a media personality, a holistic health expert, and a medical intuitive. Amy has been an internationally acclaimed medical intuitive for over twenty years and has helped thousands of people find the root causes of numerous mild and moderate medical conditions and uncover their bodies wisdom to heal permanently. Amy has been featured in Glamour Magazine, Women’s Health, Inc. Magazine, Shape, Poosh, The Huffington Post, Your Tango, Soul and Spirit Magazine, Mind Body Green, CBS, NBC, Hello Giggles, Reader’s Digest, Oprah.com and many more.

Resources Mentioned:

- The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

- Amy's Website https://www.amyleighmercree.com/

- Amy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amyleighmercree/

- Oprah Article "What Are Healing Crystals and Do They Actually Work?" https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a26559820/healing-crystals/

#061 - Soul Session | Loving Yourself

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 01:00:09 -0400

It’s time for another Soul Session. In this short episode, I discuss how we judge ourselves, especially when we try to do new things. I share my own experiences with overcoming self-judgment and one of my favorite tools I use as a reminder to love myself. Listen in now…

Topics Include:

- How judging ourselves inhibits us from truly loving ourselves and limits our growth

- What loving ourselves really looks like

- Two useful techniques you can start using to help judge yourself less

- Alignment check-in

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#060 - The Mysteries of Healing | Dr. Lissa Rankin

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 01:00:09 -0400

I just finished reading an amazing book - Sacred Medicine, A Doctor’s Quest to Unravel the Mysteries of Healing. And in today’s episode I’m talking with the author, Dr. Lissa Rankin. Lissa spent several years globetrotting the world to understand healing and bridge the gap between traditional and alternative medicine. From healers, to shamans to ancient rituals and energy healing, she really took a deep dive with a desire to understand how it all works. Whether you’re in the traditional medicine camp or prescribe to the holistic, alternative camp, I think this episode will open your eyes up to the both the light and shadows that exist in both worlds and how to craft your own healing journey with your eyes wide open. Plus, you’ll hear my story about how I tried an energy healing method the night before this conversation and what happened to me! Listen in now…

Topics Include:

- Lissa's incredible journey to the work she is doing today

- Overcoming the polarization of conventional medicine and alternative therapies

- Some of the stories and healing methods described in her book

- Encounters with healers in Bali

- Creating the revolutionary book, Sacred Medicine

Lissa Rankin, MD, is a mind-body medicine physician, author of 7 books, founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute, and mystic who researches radical remission, trauma-informed medicine, and spiritual healing. Her TEDx talks have been viewed over 5 million times, and she starred in two National Public Television specials- Heal Yourself: Mind Over Medicine and The Fear Cure. Lissa’s interest in the link between loneliness and disease led her to spearhead her latest project, Heal At Last, a non-profit organization which aims to bring effective trauma healing and spiritual healing methods to anyone ready for the deep dive of healing.

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Lissa's Website https://lissarankin.com/

Lissa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lissarankin/

#059 - Soul Session | Discernment

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 01:00:10 -0400

It’s time for another Soul Session. In this short episode, I share how I was feeling scattered and out of sorts until I landed on an important message: Discernment. I discuss how on the journey to living well and dreaming big, there’s so many things that can come our way. How do we discern what to do and when to do it…and what to say ‘no thank you’ to?

Topics Include:

- How to focus when feeling scattered

- How to use grounding meditations and what they can look like

- What is discernment?

- Discernment and making empowered choices

- An alignment check you can do right now

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#058 - The Healing Power of Plants & Nature |Nicole Apelian, Ph.D.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 01:00:09 -0400

In today’s episode I’m talking with herbalist, anthropologist, biologist and author Nicole Apelian, Ph.D. She’s also a survival TV celebrity - Nicole was a challenger on the second and fifth seasons of the History Channel’s TV series “Alone”, where she thrived in the wilderness totally solo with little more than her knife and her wits.

Our conversation includes Nicole’s personal story of healing, how she went from being bedridden with an incurable illness to surviving and thriving. Plus we talk about the healing benefits of nature and how to experience it without having to live off the grid. So much goodness packed in this episode! Listen in now…

Topics Include:

- Nicole’s personal journey after being diagnosed with an incurable illness

- How far we have come in incorporating medicinal plants, the research available now, and how far we still have to go in our culture

- Realistic, simple, and practical ways to incorporate healing plants into your life

- How to connect to nature no matter where you live

- How parents can encourage and educate our kids about herbs and nature

- Listenter Q&A

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Nicole's Website https://www.nicoleapelian.com/

#057 - Soul Session | Hitting Pause

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 01:00:10 -0400

Welcome to a new type of episode on Live Well Dream Big called “Soul Sessions”. These are short, actionable episodes where I share with you what’s really on my mind. Consider it a personal conversation where you’ll hear from me on what I’m doing to stay connected to my soul’s purpose. These short sessions are really a great time to check in with yourself on what you’re working on, what’s going well and what’s blocking you right now. In this first Soul Session I’m sharing about how I hit the Pause button when I need to get clarity. Listen in now…

Topics Include:

- More information on the purpose of these Soul Session episodes

- What it means to be in alignment with our higher selves

- What happens when we are out of alignment

- How to "hit pause" in order to come back into alignment

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#056 - The Next Chapter

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 01:00:07 -0400

If you’ve been following the show for awhile, you may have noticed we’ve had a pause in episodes. That’s because I’ve been doing a deep dive about what’s really next for Live Well Dream Big. Sometimes you have to take a pause and let go to discover what’s up ahead. In this short episode, I share what that experience has been like for me and talk about what’s up ahead for our listeners in this next chapter of the podcast. Listen in now…

Topics Include:

-Suzanne’s personal journey and process lately

-A vision for what's next for our Live Well Dream Big community

-Waiting for clarity what happens when you let go

-The types of episodes and juicy topics you can expect to come

-The deep and powerful experience of aligning with your soul

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#055 - Ask Suzanne Anything

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:07 -0400

In this special Episode, Suzanne responds to questions submitted by podcast listeners. She shares her personal experiences, and tips learned on the Live Well Dream Big journey. Her thoughts on the pandemic, imposter syndrome, starting virtual businesses, pricing structures, and much more.

Topics Include:

- Facing and managing imposter syndrome

- Meaningful, personal, and professional shift that occurred during the pandemic

- How many clients would be realistic to take on in a week?

- The greatest challenges today that coaches can provide a solution for

- What coaches should charge and how to figure your pricing

- Online business content, marketing strategies and programs offered through the IAWP

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms:https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#054 – Women On Fire | Susan Batastini, Simerjeet Sylvain, Heather Dodd, and Jessica Duran

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 02:00:07 -0400

Career burnout is real! More people are reporting that they feel burned out then ever before, but exactly how burnout manifests can look different for each of us.

Burnout can feel like physical and mental exhaustion, reduced capabilities, and even loss of personal identity. It tends to increase over time until something happens and we hit a breaking point.

Susan Batastini, Simerjeet Sylvain, Heather Dodd, and Jessica Duran have all been there. And they’ve come out on the other side with tips and advice on how to keep burnout at bay.

On International Women’s Day, Suzanne was joined by Simerjeet, Heather, Susan and Jessica to discuss their experience with career burnout, how they overcame stress and exhaustion to lead more fulfilling lives, and how you can do the same.

This episode is for all the women who want to tap into their inner light, find their spark, and overcome burnout.

Topics Include:

- Defining burnout

- How burnout builds up over time

- Signs and symptoms of burnout

- Strategies to avoid burnout

- How finding passion and purpose impact your energy

- Susan’s "Three R Solution": Recognize, Reset, Reclaim

- Importance of listening to feelings and emotions

- And other topics…

Susan Batastini is the Founder and Owner of Walk 2 Wellness, LLC and an Adjunct Professor at Drexel University. Susan is also a certified School Psychologist and Holistic Wellness Coach.

Susan has a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Educational Leadership.

Simerjeet Sylvain is a Holistic Wellness and Transformation Coach. For 17 years, she worked for the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) in Alberta.

Heather Dodd worked 35 years in the industry, research consultancy, and business academia. Now, Heather works as a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach with a focus on supporting Senior Professional Women to make lifestyle changes to improve their overall health. She is a member of the Health Coaches Association (UK)

Jessica Duran is an IAWP Holistic Wellness and Career Coach with focus in supporting people to find their unique potential and what ignites them so they can create a purposeful, passionate and fulfilling life. I previously worked 11 years in the automotive industry in different positions, the last one as a Senior Pricing Manager for 6 countries in Latin America and created an NGO to assess small non-profit organizations helping children in need.

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#053 – Real Wellness Trends

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:07 -0500

Holistic wellness has become a hot topic in recent years. The pandemic has caused a lot of people to look inward, and many people are coming out the other side wanting to become a happier, healthier version of themselves.

But most of the “holistic wellness” content we see floating around isn’t really about wellness at all. It’s often about selling products, particularly beauty and weight loss products.

That doesn’t mean there aren’t real wellness trends out there though, and in this episode, we identify five real wellness trends that we think are going to stick around in 2022.

Topics Include:

- What it really means to practice holistic wellness

- Tips to bolster your immune system

- Why inflammation is so troublesome

- The pandemics affect on wellness practices

- Facial care and facial yoga

- Finding ways to reconnect with nature

- The boom of online wellness offerings

- Building a social media profile as a coach

- Balancing personal and professional content on social

- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#052 – 7 Journaling Questions to Get Clear in New Year

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 02:00:06 -0500

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we often lead with our heads instead of our hearts. While thinking with our heads helps us accomplish goals and make decisions, it can also make us feel disconnected from our true selves. Dreams, intuition, and goals are all stored in our hearts. It is important to stay connected with your heart to gain clarity on the present moment and align yourself with your deepest wants and desires.

Journaling can be a great way to do this! But where do you start? For journaling veterans and newbies alike, using prompts can help set an intention for your journaling practice.

In this episode, Suzanne shares her top seven journaling questions to get clear on the new year, talks about how journaling can help you access a greater understanding of yourself, and discusses how identifying and letting go of what doesn’t serve you can make room for what’s next.

Topics include:

- Who should journal

- Suzanne’s personal experience with journaling

- How journaling can help unlock the subconscious mind

- Why using prompts when journaling is helpful

- Identifying belief patterns that are holding you back

- Reconnecting with what you really want

- Overcoming interior and exterior judgment

- The importance of acknowledging and coping with feelings

- The battle between inner wisdom and inner critic

- Setting the stage for the journaling process

- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#051 – Manifest Everything

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 05:00:06 -0500

Welcoming in 2022 has felt different than previous years. Maybe it’s a lack of clarity around what the year will bring, or perhaps we're simply off to a slower start than usual. The pressure of setting new year's resolutions is very real this time of year, but many are taking a different approach in 2022.

Manifesting, or using your thoughts, feelings, and intentions to bring something into reality, can be a great approach to experiment with this year. Slowing down and taking time to dream and reimagine your life can help you decide how you are best going to show up and grow in 2022 and beyond.

In this episode, we talk about how to reimagine and recreate the life you want through manifestation, the three ingredients to manifesting your dreams, the importance of total trust and unshakable commitment, the challenges of manifestation, and how to show up for yourself in 2022.

Topics Include:

- How slowing down provides an opportunity for clarity

- The power of letting go

- Looking inward vs outward

- Defining manifestation

- Does manifesting really work?

- Suzanne’s journey with meditation

- How to work through difficult thoughts and harness their potential

- How to dismantle past selves and why this is important

- The battle between fear and inner wisdom

- Allowing your authentic self to take action

- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:

Suzanne's Manifest Everything Ritual: https://iawp.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/IAWP+Manifest+Everything+Ritualv2.pdf

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#050 – Top Holistic Wellness Tips of 2021

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 05:00:06 -0500

For many, the new year is a time of reflection and resolution. We all want to live our best lives, and we know living healthy is a key component.

When we evaluate our health and want to make changes, it can be difficult to know where to start. There are so many health tips and tricks out there, it can be tough to know who to listen to.

That’s why we put together this special episode for Live Well Dream Big listeners highlighting some of our favorite holistic wellness tips from health experts we featured in 2021. We share tips for nutrition, mindset, better sleep, functional breathing, and functional medicine.

We loved putting this episode together for you all, and hope these tips empower you to live your best life in 2022!

Topics Include:

- The science of plant-based diets

- Finding the right diet for you

- The connection between mindset and holistic wellness

- Tuning into your biological rhythms for better sleep

- Functional breathing patterns

- Breathing and sleep

- Functional medicine vs traditional medicine

- How hormones regulate our health

- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#049 – Create A Life You Love. The Live Well Dream Big Journey.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 05:00:07 -0500

Happy New Year everyone!! We are so excited for another year of Live Well Dream Big. We have an amazing first episode of the year for you!

We heard many inspirational stories on the podcast in 2021 from people who decided to bet on themselves and pursue their passions. We wanted to highlight a few of them for you to kick off the new year.

Becoming your best self and building a life you love is never easy. The Live Well Dream Big journey often requires us to take risks and to step out into the unknown. It can feel really scary at times. We don’t always know what the right thing to do is, and our constant questioning can keep us stuck in the same familiar place.

We’ve all been there. It’s all part of the process. That’s why I am so excited to share today’s episode with you and to highlight three of our amazing guests: Kara Godin, Michael Dilorio, and Eileen Franco. They share how they managed to overcome their doubts on their Live Well Dream Big journeys and how their lives changed forever when they decided to go for it and pursue their passions.

Topics Include:

- Finding meaning in life

- Dealing with self-doubt

- Signs that it’s time to make a change

- Responding to rejection

- Using our stories to make a difference in the lives of others

- Combating our cultural conditioning

- Taking the leap and going for your dreams

- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#048 – Heal Your Wounds | Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:00:06 -0500

These days, hatred and conflict seem to be everywhere, from conversations around our dinner tables to interactions with total strangers. How can we come together to replace prejudice and generalization with understanding and unity?

Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Arthur P. Ciaramicoli believes the answer lies in empathy and understanding. Before we can address conflict on a global scale, however, we must first understand where our own prejudices and ideas stem from.

In this episode, Suzanne and Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli discuss how we can heal our wounds and foster understanding. Dr. Ciaramicoli talks about highlights from his most recent book, America Reunited, why empathy is so important, how to find common ground with others, and much more.

Topics Include:

- How to overcome conflict

- Healing our wounds

- Highlights from Dr. Ciaramicoli’s latest book, America Reunited

- The dangers of black and white thinking

- The importance of looking back at ourselves

- Finding common ground in disagreements

- Listening, instead of reacting

- The importance of neutrality

- Why empathy is key

- Unlearning the suppression of empathy

- Implementing these ideas in daily life

- And other topics…

Dr. Arthur P. Ciaramicoli is a clinical psychologist who has been in practice for more than 35 years. Dr. Ciaramicoli has served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, as the Chief Psychologist at Metrowest Medical Center, and as the director of the Metrowest Counseling Center and the Alternative Medicine division of Metrowest Wellness Center in Farmington, Massachusetts. Dr. Ciaramicoli is currently on faculty at the IAWP. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Massachusetts Psychological Association. Dr. Ciaramicoli is currently in private practice.

Dr. Ciaramicoli appears as an expert on programs like CNN, CNNfx, Fox News, Good Morning America Weekend, along with many other television and radio shows. He is the author of several books including, America Reunited: A Relational Solution to Bridging the Political, Social and Personal Chasm Dividing Our Nation (2021), The Power of Empathy: A Practical Guide to Creating Intimacy, Self-understanding, and Lasting Love in Your Life (2021), The Stress Solution: Using Empathy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Reduce Anxiety and Develop Resilience (2016), and more.

Connect with Dr. Arthur P. Ciaramicoli:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drarthurciaramicoli/

Website: https://www.balanceyoursuccess.com/

Resources Mentioned:

America Reunited: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096FS5PWS/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2

Dr. Ciaramicoli’s Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Arthur-P-Ciaramicoli/e/B001ITXCI4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1639506607&sr=1-1

Edwin Rutsch’s Empathy Circles: http://cultureofempathy.com/Projects/Empathy-Movement/index.htm

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#047 – The Plan is No Plan

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 05:00:07 -0500

In our quick-fix, productivity obsessed culture, taking time to pause and be present with ourselves often feels uncomfortable or just plain wrong.

Our drive to do more and be more keeps us busy, but keeping busy isn’t enough if we want to live our best lives and make a big impact.

In fact, as many of us have learned the hard way, staying busy all the time can actually be an obstacle on our Live Well, Dream Big journey resulting in overwhelm, burnout, and a lack of meaning or purpose.

But there is a better way. And that’s what we are talking about on the podcast today!

In today’s episode, Suzanne discusses what’s possible for us when we can let go of our busyness, put down the to-do list, and embrace the no plan, plan.

Suzanne share’s why our biggest, most empowering insights come through when we create space for our inner wisdom to shine.

Listen in to learn what you can do to create this kind of space and presence in your life this season.

Topics Include:

How Suzanne found meaning and purpose in her life
The backstory of Live Well, Dream Big
Personal growth and getting unstuck
What’s next for Live Well, Dream Big
We feel so uncomfortable when we take time to pause
Trusting our inner knowing
Creating space for “unplans”
And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:

Connect With Suzanne: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdVgwOsSbtE-ncWCkPqwZbPPZVacqlgvd0AyMDi9rDC7_ugg/viewform?usp=sf_link

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#046 – Breathe Your Way To Sleep | Patrick McKeown

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:00:06 -0500

If you struggle to sleep, you know that a restless night can mean increased anxiety, lack of focus, and decreased memory. Patrick McKeown’s advice for better sleep and less anxiety? Functional breathing.

Patrick first started experimenting with breathwork while at university. He was suffering from an inability to sleep which resulted in high anxiety, increased stress, and failure to focus. Patrick found the solution to a good night’s sleep in functional breathing. He has since dedicated his life to studying breathing and sleep disorders.

Join Suzanne and Patrick as they talk about how breathing impacts your health and life, why nose breathing is the foundation of healthy breathing patterns, how to reduce the risk of sleep disorders, how to stimulate the vagus nerve, and more.

Topics Include:

Patrick McKeown's backstory. Understanding the fundamentals of breathing. Proper breathing technique. Simple tricks to fix snoring. The proper way to take a deep breath. Signs of dysfunctional breathing in infants and adults. A simple test to identify dysfunctional breathing. Breathing exercises for COVID and anxiety patients. How to decongest your nose in five minutes. And other topics...

Patrick McKeown is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin. In 2002, Patrick completed his clinical training in the Buteyko Breathing Method at the Buteyko Clinic, Moscow, Russia. This training was accredited by Professor Konstantin Buteyko.

Having suffered from asthma, rhinitis, and sleep-disordered breathing for over 20 years, Patrick offers both theoretical knowledge and his own experiences to help clients to overcome similar challenges.

To date, Patrick has written seven books and produced four DVD sets about the Buteyko Method, including three Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk category bestsellers: Close Your Mouth, Asthma-Free Naturally, and Anxiety Free: Stop Worrying and Quieten your Mind. His latest book, titled "The Oxygen Advantage", enhances sports performance by improving functional breathing patterns and applying unique breath hold exercises to simulate altitude training at sea level.

Resources:

Website: Buteyko Clinic

Facebook: Patrick McKeown

Twitter: Buteyko Clinic

LinkedIn: Patrick McKeown

Amazon: Patrick McKeown

The Oxygen Advantage

#045 – Sleep is a Skill | Mollie McGlocklin

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 03:00:08 -0500

More than ever people are struggling with insomnia and other sleep issues. Some may consider themselves night owls because they’re tired all day but seem to wake up at night when they should be sleeping. It’s a vicious cycle.

Before electricity, our ancestors woke with the sun and went to bed with the moon. There was a natural rhythm to the days and nights with no interruptions. That all changed with the invention of the light bulb.

Today we have to be intentional about our habits connected with sleep. Sleep expert Mollie McGlocklin struggled with insomnia until she learned how to develop sleep as a skill.

In this episode, Suzanne and Mollie discuss how technology has interrupted our natural sleep patterns. They discuss how we can break these patterns and even leverage technology to improve our sleep.

Topics Include:

Training your Circadian rhythm. How sleep affects our health. Chronobiology. Zeitgebers. Light timing. How temperature affects your sleep. Why you need to stop eating before bed. Sleep trackers. Sleep supplements. Sleep for shift workers. And other topics...

Mollie McGlocklin is a sleep expert, creator of Sleep is a Skill, and the host of the Sleep is a Skill podcast. Mollie’s mission is to help people optimize their sleep through the use of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. Mollie is passionate about helping people consistently get a good night’s sleep again.

Resources Mentioned:

Website: Sleep is a Skill

Instagram: @molliemcglocklin

Facebook: Mollie McGlocklin | Sleep is a Skill

Podcast: Sleep is a Skill

LinkedIn: Mollie McGlocklin

Timeshifter: The Jet Lag App

Chilisleep

Eight Sleep

Breath: The Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

#044 – How to Get Unstuck | Donna Lee Humble

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 03:00:08 -0400

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel stuck on the never-ending treadmill of a busy life. For many, this can translate into anxiety, depression, and overwhelm.

If you can relate, know you’re not alone.

While a band-aid approach might provide some relief in the short term, it won’t address the deeper issues that cause us to feel stuck. To step into our best life, what we truly need is transformation.

Donna Lee Humble is an author and IAWP Certified Holistic Wellness Coach. In her book Seek, Not for Love: Removing Your Barriers to Peace, Authenticity and Enlightenment, Donna Lee explains the three barriers that lead people to feel stuck.

She believes that embracing stuckness is the key to overcoming our challenges. Her simple five-step formula will help you develop the roadmap you need to achieve balance in every area of life.

Topics Include:

Finding passion and purpose. Inner peace through holistic health and healing. Spiritual resilience. Embracing being stuck, rather than resisting it. Why Donna Lee believes we are already enlightened. Finding inner peace. Learning to say “no”. The three barriers to peace. Computerized bioenergetic testing. And other topics...

Donna Lee Humble is an IAWP Certified Holistic Wellness Coach who specializes in computerized, bioenergetic testing. She is the creator of the Higher Self Care series. Donna Lee is a spiritual teacher, speaker, and emotional release expert. She is the author of a brand new book titled Seek, Not for Love: Removing Your Barriers to Peace, Authenticity and Enlightenment.

Donna Lee is passionate about empowering others to embrace their purpose while enjoying the natural state of peace in the body, mind, and spirit. She has emerged thriving from a life of emotional trauma, physical ailments, and difficult life challenges. Donna Lee is on a mission to share the key practices that allowed her to get unstuck.

Resources Mentioned:

Website: https://biosynergybetterhealth.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bioSynergyBetterHealth/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-lee-humble-61933147

Seek, Not for Love by Donna Lee Humble: https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Not-Love-Authenticity-Enlightenment/dp/1737262622/

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#043 – Nurse Burnout Part 2 | Sandra Payne

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 03:00:07 -0400

Is work leaving you overwhelmed and burned out? How can we continue to show up when we’ve reached our emotional limits and our gas tank is empty?

Nurses are experiencing burnout at unprecedented rates. When Sandra Payne began her career as a nurse, she was confronted with emotional overwhelm, moral distress, and a toxic work environment. Fifteen years later, she has left the industry and poured her energy into becoming a holistic wellness coach.

In this episode, Sandra and Suzanne call out the mental health crisis affecting health care workers and discuss why it isn’t being confronted. Sandra shares her experiences in the nursing industry, suggesting ways in which health care workers could be better supported, and offers practical tips for dealing with overwhelm and burnout.

Topics Include:

Sandra’s negative experiences in the health care system, and why nurses’ struggles are silenced. Why she took the leap into a new career, and the steps that got her there. Defining burnout, and how it shows up for nurses. How to better support our health care workers. Self-care, and tools for emotional healing. Sticking to our self-care goals, and living an aligned life. And other topics…

Sandra Payne is a Nurse and Certified Holistic Wellness Coach. She has a unique understanding of the incredible challenges nurses and health care providers are facing every day and the effects these challenges have on every aspect of their lives. Her goal is to help Nurses create happy, passionate, healthy lifestyles that they love to wake up to every day. Her Nurse Rx program has helped Nurses everywhere to manage stress, find support, and gain confidence to stand up for what they believe in.

Resources Mentioned:

Website – https://www.sandrapaynecoach.com/

FB – https://www.facebook.com/sandrapaynewellness

IG – https://www.instagram.com/sandra.payne.wellness/

Podcast – End the Silence - Stories of Nurses

Sandra’s Childrens’ Book – “The Perfect Snowflake” (https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000167033153)

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#042 – Money Loves Rhythm | Karen Russo

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 03:00:06 -0400

Why do we often feel so trapped by money? Is money inherently dirty, or can we develop a spiritual relationship with money?

Reverend Karen Russo is a money coach and interfaith minister. In her book The Money Keys, Karen identifies the underlying causes behind people’s money struggles and offers an entire curriculum designed to help us break free.

In this enlightening episode, Karen and Suzanne reveal why we feel trapped by money, unveil our damaging assumptions, and give us a path to financial freedom.

Topics Include:

The relationship between money and spirituality. Karen’s history and what caused her financial and spiritual worlds to come together. Our unhealthy assumptions and stories about money. The three money traps that people fall into–scarcity, superstition, and survival mode. How to escape these money traps and develop healthier habits. Channeling masculine and feminine energies. Weekly rhythms to take control of your money story. And other topics…

Reverend Karen Russo is a Money Coach and award-winning author of The Money Keys. She is the creator of the 21 Day Spiritual Money Jumpstart for entrepreneurs, coaches, creative folks, and spiritual seekers. Karen also has a special passion for working with women. She contributed a chapter in Sex Energy and Money! to “Think and Grow Rich for Women”. Her clients and students achieve 3 predictable results: cash flow breakthroughs, healing old money shame, and major business momentum. Karen shares from over 25 years of success with an unusual blend of experience: an MBA from Columbia University, a top-selling salesperson, an accomplished corporate trainer, and an ordained interfaith minister.

Resources Mentioned:

Meet Karen, access free gifts, and discover the 21 Day Jumpstart @ http://www.TheMoneyKeys.com.

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#041 – Boundary Setting Made Simple

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:00:07 -0400

Setting and maintaining boundaries is complicated. Failing to maintain clear boundaries often ends in overwhelm and guilt when we take on too much but struggle to follow through. We want to be flexible and accommodating, but how can we do so without sacrificing what we need in the process?

In this episode, Suzanne and Laura break down three steps you can use to set and manage boundaries in your personal and professional relationships. They discuss why boundary-setting starts with ourselves, and how getting clear on what we want is the secret to setting clear boundaries.

Topics Include:

Getting clear on what you actually want to say yes to, and learning to say no to everything else. Setting boundaries with clients. Bright shiny object syndrome and how to avoid it. The grounding power of having clearly defined goals. Time-blocking and goal setting. The “create before you consume” philosophy. Writing yourself a job description as a business owner. How to start making a business plan. Delegating tasks you don’t enjoy doing. The balance between freedom and flexibility. And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#040 – Life Lessons Learned From Trees

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 03:00:06 -0400

In our fast-paced digital world, we can’t afford to stay stuck in our old ways of doing things. To live well and dream big, we must be willing to adapt and change if we truly desire to thrive.

In this short episode, Suzanne shares insights she had during a recent camping trip with her family. She discusses how we can learn to embrace the ever-changing nature of life while learning to be resilient in the process.

Topics Include:

The rejuvenating power of unplugging and connecting with nature. What birch trees can teach us about resilience. Self-care, and cultivating the states of being that nourish us. Setting and honoring boundaries with ourselves. The one skill Benjamin Franklin believed would determine our success in life. And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#039 – Nurse Burnout Part 1 | Heather Brittain

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:00:06 -0400

Are you feeling burned out as a healthcare worker? How can we protect our health and set boundaries at work?

Heather Brittain’s natural passion for serving others led her into the field of nursing. She soon discovered, however, that being a nurse came at a cost–the sacrifice of her own health and well-being. After coming face to face with her own health complications, Heather said enough was enough and decided to make a change.

In today’s episode, Suzanne and Heather discuss nurse burnout and what to do about it. Heather shares her story and how a moment of clarity led her down a new path as a healer for healers.

Topics Include:

The danger of building your identity entirely around your career. Compassion fatigue for healthcare workers. The phases of burnout, and the telltale signs of each phase. Dealing with toxic mindsets in the workplace. Finding a healthy work-life balance. Tips for prioritizing our own health and wellbeing. And other topics...

Heather Brittain is a registered nurse, certified holistic wellness coach, global meditation teacher, aspiring author, and owner and founder of Bare Root Health. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Public and Global Health Nursing. She has won awards such as the Nursing Leadership Award, the Nursing Excellence Award, and the Peer Recognition Award.

Heather received her certification in Holistic Wellness Coaching through the International Association of Wellness Professionals. Her pride and passion is to empower nurses around the globe to live and work to thrive, rather than just survive. Through mindset and transformational 1:1 and group coaching, she is committed to shifting the paradigm of nursing culture and enhancing both personal and professional fulfillment.

Heather is the creator of First Aid to Freedom – The Anxious Nurses 7 Step Guide to Living More, Stressing Less, and Showing Up with Confidence and Passion. Additionally, she is the author of Bare Root Health’s weekly newsletter, The Mindful Nurse Collective, offering mindset shifts in purpose, passion, and perspective. She can also be found on the global meditation app, Insight Timer, as a meditation teacher.

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Bare Root Health – https://www.bareroothealth.com/

Connect with Heather on IG: @heatherbrittain_

#038 – Empowerful Coaching Sessions

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:05 -0400

Do you provide your coaching clients with the information they need to make big changes, yet they return again and again without making significant progress? How can we help our clients break out of old patterns and experience real growth?

If more information was the solution to our problems, we’d all be happy, healthy, enlightened beings! Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. It takes more than information to break free from old patterns, and this is where coaching comes into play.

In today’s episode, Suzanne and Laura discuss the real value of coaching–the facilitation of personal transformation. They share tips for conducting coaching sessions, why the end of a coaching session determines everything, and how you can end powerfully to help your clients get results.

Topics Include:

Powerful tips to prepare for a coaching session. The danger of overpreparing. Exploring the “be the guide, not the guru” philosophy, and how it shows up in coaching sessions. The IAWP’s Core Coaching Method. How to help your clients proactively plan for challenges and obstacles. Why your clients may experience greater results from shorter coaching sessions. Why you need to end your coaching sessions on time, every time. And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#037 – Intuition in Life & Busines

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:00:05 -0400

Are you getting hints of what your deeper purpose is, but have trouble taking action? How can we learn to trust our intuition and dream big, even when we don’t have all the answers, yet?

In this episode, Suzanne responds to these questions and provides listeners with four techniques for tapping into our intuition as we’ve never done before. She explores the connection between intuition, mindset, and self-confidence, and how we can nurture our intuition into a superpower.

Topics Include:

The danger of ignoring our intuition. Learning to trust your intuition as a wellness coach. Blending intuition and facts to find the right path for you. The bright, shiny object trap, and how to avoid it. Getting clear on what truly brings you happiness and fulfillment. The grounding power of a daily morning routine. Taking action on your intuition. How to start small before going big. And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#036 – Healing Your Relationship with Money | Shamika Wallace

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:00:06 -0400

Do you feel called to serve a greater purpose, but are unsure how you will pay the bills? How do we break through our limitations and experience more abundance?

In this episode, Suzanne and Shamika Wallace discuss how limiting beliefs around money hold people back from living their best lives. They explore basic financial strategies that you can use today to experience financial freedom and avoid the tyranny of a scarcity mindset.

Topics Include:

The relationship between money and wellness. How we unwittingly inherit our money mindset from our environment. Investigating our money story. Financial stress in long-term relationships. The energetic properties of money. Being mindful when speaking of money. How a gratitude practice can foster an abundance mindset. Tips for couples to develop healthy money habits. And other topics...

Shamika Wallace – https://www.ladieslivinglimitless.com/

Shamika Wallace is an IAWP Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and former Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience. She is the founder of Ladies Living Limitless, where she supports women through personal coaching, small group programs, and community workshops. Shamika loves supporting women to overcome their limiting thoughts and beliefs that have been holding them back so they can create the limitless possibilities that are within them.

Resources Mentioned:

https://www.ladieslivinglimitless.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ladieslivinglimitless/

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#035 – Ask Suzanne Anything

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:00:05 -0400

In this special Episode, Suzanne responds to questions submitted by podcast listeners. She shares with listeners how she first got started as a holistic wellness coach, how to avoid making the mistakes she made when starting her coaching practice, time management tips for wellness coaches, and much more.

Topics Include:

What to do when you’re just not feeling it. Staying in your self-care routine when life gets busy. The power of daily intention setting. Tracking key financial metrics in your business. Fortifying your money mindset. Setting your prices as a coach. Working with a coach or therapist. Tips for creating content as a coach. And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:

Four Seasons in Four Weeks by Suzanne Mathis McQueen (https://www.amazon.com/Seasons-Weeks-Awakening-Wisdom-Beauty/dp/0985895500)

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – (https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide)

#034 – The Curious Coach

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:05 -0400

Are you making this common mistake with your coaching clients? How can we help our clients get unstuck and make progress?

In this episode, Suzanne digs into a common coaching mistake–the tendency to focus on giving advice. Suzanne explores how focusing on powerful, transformative questions will make you a more effective coach. Listen in to receive three strategies you can use to get better results with your clients.

Topics Include:

How to bring more presence into our relationships. Developing the art of deep listening. The IAWP mantra, “Be the guide, not the guru.” Nurturing a discovery mindset. Practicing curiosity with our coaching clients. Empowering others to find their truth. The illusory truth effect, and how our subconscious mind filters the information we receive. And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#033 – To Drink or Not to Drink | Helene Larocque

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 05:00:06 -0400

Is alcohol interfering with your ability to live your best life? Is there a middle ground between drinking and complete abstinence? What does the science say about how alcohol affects our health?

Alcohol is a controversial topic in the wellness space. Some people say it provides health benefits, others say it drains our vitality. Who is right, and what do we need to know? In this episode, Suzanne and Helene Larocque explore the topic of alcohol, inviting us to investigate our relationship with alcohol and how it affects our wellness. Helene shares her story, how making the decision to go alcohol-free has changed her life, and what you can do to ensure you make the right choices for your health when it comes to alcohol.

Topics Include:

The aging effects of alcohol. How alcohol consumption changes the brain. How drinking can impact our energy, self-confidence, and vitality. The health changes people experience when they stop drinking for thirty days. Abstinence versus moderation. How Helene quit drinking by focusing on harm reduction. Focusing on improvement, rather than perfection. Social and cultural pressures to drink. Tips for drinking less. The 30-day alcohol-free experiment. And other topics...

Helene Larocque provides coaching services for women ages forty-five and up who are tired of the vicious cycle of drinking alcohol. She guides them to Lose ‘da Booze so they can experience better mental and physical health and achieve a life of freedom, peace, and clarity. Helene became a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and Wellness 360 Leader with the International Association of Wellness Professionals (IAWP) in 2018. In September 2020, she obtained the Drug, Solvent, and Alcohol Abuse Counselling Diploma to support her work in this area. Helene is also a wellness facilitator in her current workplace providing programs, activities, and resources to staff in a hospital setting.

Resources Mentioned:

Lose ‘da Booze – https://www.losedabooze.com/

This Naked Mind by Annie Grace – https://www.amazon.com/This-Naked-Mind-Discover-Happiness/dp/0525537236/

The Alcohol Experiment by Annie Grace – https://www.amazon.com/Alcohol-Experiment-Alcohol-Free-Challenge-Interrupt/dp/0593330242/

The Little Book of Big Change by Amy Johnson – https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Big-Change-No-Willpower/dp/1626252300/

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#032 – Elevating Wellness in the Black Community | Shamika Wallace, Michelle Emmanuelle, Mikhaila Faries, Janet Thompson Jackson

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:06 -0400

How does systemic racism show up in the health and wellness space? What can we do to be part of the solution? How can we work together to elevate wellness in the black community?

In this special panel discussion, Suzanne is joined by four black women wellness business owners–Shamika Wallace, Janet Thompson Jackson, Michelle Emmanuelle, and Mikahila Faries–to discuss Elevating Wellness in the Black Community. These women share their stories and discuss how racism continues to affect them and their work as wellness professionals. These are real, unfiltered stories about the health discrepancies present in our healthcare system, and how we can all work together for a better tomorrow.

Topics Include:

Historic abuse in the medical field against people of color. Power and representation in our healthcare systems. Race-based trauma and epigenetics. Combatting mental health stigmas. The health impacts of microaggressions. The denial of systemic racism in the USA. Undoing the pervasive “hard life is normal” conditioning in the BIPOC community. Access to wellness resources in BIPOC communities. The marketing of wellness services a luxury rather than a necessity. Creating safe spaces for community healing. The power of social media to connect minorities groups and to provide a space for networking. Prioritizing happiness. And other topics...

Michelle Emmanuelle – https://sustainablechangemaker.com/

Michelle Emmanuelle is an IAWP Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and the founder of sustainablechangemaker.com, a wellness-based business that offers workshops and coaching for busy professionals, including individuals and workplace teams. Michelle incorporates yoga, mindset, movement, nutrition, creativity, collaboration, and accountability tools along with neuroscience data on the mind to create expansion for personal growth.

Shamika Wallace – https://www.ladieslivinglimitless.com/

Mikhaila Faries – https://www.mfholisticwellness.com/

Mikhaila Faries is an IAWP Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and the Founder of MF Holistic Wellness. She’s also the creator of “Dragged and Drained to Growing and Glowing” and “The Energy Reset” programs. Mikhaila’s originally an island girl from Bermuda, now currently living in Bristol, UK. She holds a Master’s Degree in Psycho-Social Studies. Mikhaila has always been drawn to helping people, but her work life ultimately led to her burning out. She had zero energy, her weight spiked, her anxiety worsened, and she experienced sleep and relationships challenges. Through these challenges, though, she awakened and realized she needed to care for herself and her health and she embarked on her own healing journey. As she did, she also found her passion and is now helping superwomen just like her to get off the hamster wheel of life.

Janet Thompson Jackson – https://www.janetthompsonjackson.com/

Janet Thompson Jackson is a law professor, a leader in law student and lawyer wellness, an IAWP Certified Wellness coach, a yoga instru

#031 – Get Clear On Why You're Here

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:06 -0400

Does trying to find your niche feel too limiting for you? You know you have so much to offer, why should you focus on just one problem? How do you know which niche is right for you?

In today’s episode, Suzanne and Laura Albers unpack why focusing on a niche is an effective business strategy for wellness professionals. They address common concerns that arise when choosing a niche, and how getting clear on your purpose can guide you to the who, what, and how that will determine which niche is right for you.

Topics Include:

Using your niche as a stepping stone into bigger and better things. How finding yourself will support you in finding your niche and your tribe. How mapping out your personal story can help you identify who you are meant to help. Choosing to niche in an area you are still personally working on. What to do if you feel like your niche isn’t receptive to help. Connecting with other successful professionals in your niche to learn about their work. And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#030 – Letting Go to Find Your Flow | Eileen Franco

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:00:06 -0400

How can we let go and create space in our lives for something bigger and more meaningful to come in? What does it look like to say enough is enough, and to take bold action in pursuit of our dreams?

Meet Eileen Franco. After climbing the corporate ladder for thirty-six years, Eileen discovered success in the corporate world wasn’t what she thought it would be. Feeling stuck, burned out, and not knowing what to do next, Eileen took a chance to pursue her dream of becoming a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach. Just nine months later, Eileen had reclaimed her health and was making a difference in the lives of other corporate business women through her coaching practice.

Eileen joins Suzanne in today’s episode to discuss how she was able to let go of her fear and dream big, confronting her cultural programming and limiting beliefs in the process. They discuss what Eileen learned during this transitionary period of her life, and how we can start living well and dreaming big by finding our why and empowering our mindset.

Topics Include:

Breaking free of childhood conditioning. Signs and symptoms of being stuck. The first steps to finding your purpose. Uprooting limiting beliefs. Overcoming our doubts and fears to live well and dream big. The inner critic. How Eileen was able to incorporate the challenges she has faced into her coaching practice. And other topics...

Eileen Franco worked in the corporate world for thirty-six years where she managed high-profile software development projects and programs. Though Eileen worked her way up the corporate ladder to Program Manager, she still felt a sense of emptiness. She longed to do something different, something bigger than herself, but she didn't know what that was. After experiencing a breakdown in her health that resulted in short-term disability, Eileen made the decision to leave the corporate world altogether and to pursue her dream of becoming a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach, even if that meant losing the financial security her job provided. Just nine months later, Eileen completed her training with the International Association of Wellness Professionals (IAWP). During her journey with the IAWP she reclaimed her health and aligned with a new purpose and the opportunity to serve something bigger and make a difference in the lives of others. Today her coaching practice empowers Corporate Business Women to overcome burnout so they can truly thrive.

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#029 – The Nutrition After Party

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 05:00:08 -0400

Why is there so much conflicting information on food and nutrition? How can we feel confident in the food decisions we make each day?

In this episode, Suzanne breaks down the wisdom we heard from the nutrition experts who recently came on Live Well Dream Big. Suzanne shares her personal philosophy around food and nutrition, how we can learn to trust the food decisions we make, and how to avoid overwhelm from the endless stream of information we hear about food. So grab your favorite nutritional beverage, and join us for the nutrition after party!

Topics Include:

How intuitive eating can help you find the right food for your body. Trusting yourself and listening to your body. Highlights from our previous episodes on nutrition. Veganism, keto, low carb, and other trending food plans. Tracking your food decisions and identifying what works for you. Getting the support you need to avoid frustration. How finding the right food plan for you can transform your life, and much more...

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#028 – Your Big Vision: How To Create One And Stick To It

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:00:06 -0400

Have your goals and plans been derailed? Do you feel like you have lost sight of your big vision? What if you had a roadmap that could take you from where you are today to where you want to be?

In this episode, Suzanne is joined by IAWP Master Holistic Wellness Coach Laura Albers to discuss three types of visions that can help you live well and dream big. They discuss how having a clear vision and mission can empower your mindset, what you can do to start crafting your life vision today, and how to avoid getting lost on the way to living your best life.

Topics Include:

Why you need a clear plan when dreaming big. How to create a vision in your personal life, your professional life, and in your relationships. Prompts to help clarify your vision. The power of a personal vision statement, and how to develop one. How to balance your life vision with your core relationships. Ways to stay connected to your vision every day. Saying no to things that don’t align with your vision, and much more…

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#027 – Trust Your Transition

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 05:00:06 -0400

Has the time come for you to dream big and pursue your passions? How do we know when it’s time to make a change?

Everyone is in some kind of transition most of the time. From the seasons of life to the seasons of the year, change is the natural order of things. In today’s episode, Suzanne takes us on a journey to understand these transitions, how to lean into them rather than resist them, and how to look for signs that it may be time to make a big change.

Topics Include:

The freeing power of a transition whose time has come. Steps to embrace and accept transitions. What our kids can teach us about transitions. Working with fear when decisions are scary or uncertain. Trusting transitions to get unstuck. Looking for possibilities rather than signs of danger. Finding people to support us through big transitions. How you will know when it is time to take the leap, and much more...

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

#026 – The Hormone Dance | Dr. Tiffany Mullen

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 05:00:06 -0400

Do you feel burned out, tired, or like you lack the energy to do the things you want to do? Do you feel like you’ve lost your energy and drive? What if it was possible to wake up full of energy every day?

In today’s episode, Suzanne is joined by functional medicine doctor and co-founder of Vytal Health, Dr. Tiffany Mullen. Dr. Mullen breaks down for listeners why traditional western medicine fails to provide the holistic health care we need to feel great and live our best lives, how hormone imbalances can drain our energy, and how a functional medicine doctor can support you on your path to living well and dreaming big.

Topics Include:

What is functional medicine? How is functional medicine different from traditional medicine? Why physicians struggle to solve underlying issues related to hormone imbalances, stress, and sleep. Working with a functional medicine doctor. Classic signs of hormone imbalances. How hormones regulate your body’s processes. How to get your hormone levels tested, and much more...

Dr. Tiffany Mullen is the CEO and co-founder of Vytal Health, a telemedicine startup company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Prior to launching Vytal Health, Dr. Mullen led Aurora Health Care’s (Milwaukee, WI) Department of Integrative Medicine as its Medical Director, growing it to the largest department in the country. After years of frustration, Dr. Mullen decided to leave corporate health care behind to co-found Vytal Health. Vytal Health is a membership-based telemedicine company focused on helping patients solve health problems that have been overlooked or under-treated by traditional health care. Dr. Mullen is dually board-certified in Family and Integrative Medicine.

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms – https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Hormone Handout – https://iawp.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Dance+of+the+Hormones+Vytal+Health.pdf

Find A Functional Medicine Doctor – https://www.ifm.org/

Launch Lab - Three Simple Success Strategies

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:00:05 -0400

How would your life change if your work aligned with your passions? What if there was a roadmap that could guide you to the life you’ve always dreamed of living? In this solo Launch Lab episode, Suzanne breaks down three ideas that can help you tap into your passions and go for your dreams while avoiding the common pitfalls people experience along the way.

Topics Include:

How to stay open when experiencing setbacks
Taking action when signs present themselves
Adopting the systems that have lead others to success
Modeling those who have the lifestyle you desire
How creating systems boosts your confidence
The necessity of investing in yourself
Finding the support you need to accomplish your goals
And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:

IAWP Guide – The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms

Get Out of Overwhelm and Get Into Organization

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:06 -0400

Why is it so hard to stay organized? What systems can we use to stay organized and avoid overwhelm? In this episode, Suzanne and Laura Albers discuss how we can use batching and task blocks to take control of our time and get more done. They discuss the connection between organization and boundaries, systems you can use to manage your clients, how to manage your time like a business owner, and much more.

Topics include:

What you ACTUALLY need to stay organized
Scheduling regular times for planning and organizing
The connection between organization and boundaries
The power of task blocks and batching
Why you need a marketing plan as a coach
The “organization as procrastination” trap, and how to avoid it
Outsourcing tasks that don’t feed your passions
And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:

IAWP Guide – The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms

Visibility & Vulnerability in a Virtual World

Mon, 24 May 2021 05:00:06 -0400

How can we be authentic and show up as our true selves? We know vulnerability is important, but can we take things too far? In this episode, Suzanne and Laura Albers take a deep dive on the topic of visibility and vulnerability in our virtual world, and how we can show up authentically in our work and in our relationships.

Topics Include:

Visibility as a skill to be learned
How to grow your audience and reach more people
Fostering a mindset of empowerment
Social media management
Healing your wounds BEFORE sharing your stories
Why perfectionism is the enemy of content creation
Setting visibility goals
The interplay of visibility and connection
And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:

IAWP Guide – The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms

Betting on Yourself

Mon, 17 May 2021 05:00:06 -0400

Do you have something in your heart that you know you’re meant to do? Are you ready to align your passion with your work and get unstuck in life? In this episode, Suzanne is joined by certified wellness coach Michael Dilorio to discuss how we can take decisive action, follow our dreams, and make a big impact.

Topic Include:

Taking ownership–authoring the life you want to live
The power of coaching and investing in yourself
Nurturing kindness and compassion
Defining people-pleasing, and when it’s a problem
Finding your voice and clarifying your message
Fortifying your mindset
And other topics...

Michael Dilorio is an IAWP certified wellness coach who left his corporate job in search of more meaningful and purposeful work. Despite launching his business at the onset of the COVID pandemic, Michael has been able to find his voice, reach his audience, and grow his coaching business. He offers direct 1:1 support to help others master their mindsets, develop habits of success, and build their self-confidence.

Connect with Michael Dilorio:

Website – https://www.wellismo.com/

Instagram – @wellismo_coach

Facebook – @WellismoCoach

Podcast – Gay Men Going Deeper

Resources Mentioned:

IAWP Resource – The Empowered Coach's Mindset PDF

IAWP Guide – The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms

LWDB Read Aloud: Careers

Mon, 10 May 2021 04:00:09 -0400

Did you know many people will spend 90,000 hours or more working? How do you want to spend these hours of your life? In this episode of Live Well Dream Big, Suzanne shares ways we might think about our career choices, and how these choices affect our well-being.

Topics Include:

How your career affects your health

The impact of our daily actions

Making time for your other passions

What to do if you want to change careers

And other topics…

LWDB Read Aloud: Purpose

Mon, 03 May 2021 04:00:08 -0400

Suzanne discusses the topic of Purpose. How do we find purpose in our lives? What does it mean to live on purpose? Suzanne explores these questions and more in this episode of Live Well Dream Big.

Topics Include:

The Wellness 360 Model

Starting where you are

Tips for discovering your purpose

Connecting with other purposeful people

The relationship between your purpose and your habits

And other topics…

Launch Lab - Be Known for Helping People

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 04:00:07 -0400

In this Launch Lab episode, Suzanne discusses why being known for helping people is essential in today’s market to build a successful business or coaching program.

Topics Include:

What it means to be known for helping people

The experienced expert framing

The holistic expert framing

Grappling with the title of expert

Why passion is a necessity as a business owner

And other topics...

[1:28] - Suzanne introduces today’s topic–being known for helping people as a coach or business owner.

[3:17] - Framing your offering as “the experienced expert” who can show others a similar path to success.

[9:46] - Framing your offering as the holistic expert, or the “hub” expert.

[11:41] - Grappling with the title of expert. Being the guide, not the guru!

[12:47] - The importance of bringing your passion and values into your business practices.

Your Best Health Ever with Dr. Bret Scher

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 04:00:07 -0400

Suzanne is joined by Dr. Bret Scher to discuss how eating a low-carb diet can support us in losing weight, feeling great, and living our best lives. Dr. Scher is a low-carb cardiologist and functional medicine doctor.

Topics Include:

Low carb and ketogenic lifestyles

Navigating our pill-based society

Assessing scientific studies and claims from experts

The relationship between mindset and wellbeing

Plant based diets vs low carb diets

And other topics...

[2:25] - Dr. Scher shares his experience working with patients as a cardiologist, the revolving door of healthcare, and his transition into functional medicine.

[7:13] - Our “pill-based” society, how a perfect storm created a medical system that focuses on managing disease with drugs instead of disease prevention through a healthy lifestyle.

[15:19] - Using science to make health decisions. Why individuals need to be able to make sense of scientific studies and their conclusions.

[19:40] - The connection between mindset and health, and how wellness coaches can collaborate with physicians to create a holistic wellness system.

[31:00] - Should we be eating more animal protein or less? How do we navigate the mixed messages surrounding animal products?

[41:28] - Ketogenic diets are not a fad, says Dr. Scher. The science behind keto and low-carb diets is strong.

[44:35] - Are whole grains part of a healthy diet?

[47:12] - Can people transition into a low carb or ketogenic lifestyle on their own? Consulting with a healthcare practitioner and tips for getting started.

[57:16] - The science of intermittent fasting.

Rock Your Relationships

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:30:06 -0400

Suzanne is joined by Laura Albers to discuss how we can show up more authentically in our relationships, what it means to develop a relationship with ourselves, the importance of relationships for our wellness, and much more.

Topics Include:

Integrity

People pleasing

Managing conflicts or differences

Setting boundaries

And other topics...

[1:26] - Suzanne introduces today’s topic–Rock Your Relationships. How do our relationships affect our cortisol and oxytocin levels? How are these connected to our wellbeing?

[8:41] - Keeping your word with yourself. Remaining in integrity with others and yourself as well.

[19:54] - People pleasing in relationships. Are you a people pleaser? Signs that you may be.

[25:10] - Finding the right words and language that empower you to set better boundaries.

[35:35] - Connecting in with a community. Finding your tribe. Building your social network.

[47:17] - Setting boundaries with family members. Reworking old relationship dynamics.

[50:55] - Managing conflict in relationships. How can we show up as our authentic selves when we are highly sensitive to others.

[55:20] - How to manage being in a relationship with a people pleaser, or being in relationships where both individuals are people pleasers.

Productive and On Purpose

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:07 -0400

Suzanne is joined by Laura Albers to discuss how we can be more productive by spending our time more purposefully, tips for getting more done in less time, outsourcing, morning routines, and much more.

Topics Include:

Tips and tricks for productivity

Productive relationships

Gamifying your schedule

Delegating and outsourcing tasks

And other topics...

[1:52] - Suzanne introduces today’s topic–productive and on purpose. What does it mean to be productive? How do we measure productivity?

[4:42] - Three steps for being productive and on purpose.

[7:28] - Breaking the habit of being a yes person. Understanding that saying yes to one thing means saying no to another, and vice versa.

[16:04] - Bringing purpose to our partnerships and primary relationships. Setting boundaries with yourself and others.

[20:37] - Delegating responsibilities in your relationships. Playing to one another’s strengths.

[27:04] - Creating bright lines in your schedule for work hours and non-work hours.

[33:59] - A tip for getting more done in less time. Gamifying your schedule with “race the clock”!

[41:21] - Outsourcing tasks you don’t enjoy doing or tasks that aren’t important for you to personally do.

[54:25] - Starting your day on your own terms by creating a morning routine that’s just for you.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide/

The New Rules of Aging Well with Dr. Frank Lipman

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:07 -0400

In today’s episode, Suzanne is joined by Dr. Frank Lipman to discuss finding the diet that works for you, why eating less may be key to living well, the power of meditation, and much more. Dr. Lipman is the author of a new book titled The New Rules of Aging Well, as well as several other best-selling books.

Topics Include:

Growing up in South Africa

Transitioning into alternative medicine

Nutrition and diets

Core practices that sustain wellbeing

And other topics.

[2:57] - Dr. Lipman shares his background growing up in South Africa, and how early exposure to alternative medicines influenced his practice.

[10:24] - What does it mean to age optimally, and what kind of control do we have over our genes?

[13:57] - Eating less for optimal health. Time-restricted eating and fasting.

[21:59] - Training your body to run on fats, not carbs. Understanding there is no one size fits all diet, and that our dietary needs change as we age.

[31:57] - Is animal protein actually good for us? Should we be eating a more plant-based diet?

[41:18] - Why diet isn’t the whole picture, and why we need to look at the “total load of stressors” that are present in our life. Intangibles like gratitude and kindness.

[44:11] - Meditation as an antidote to the crazy world we find ourselves in today.

[46:55] - Dr. Lipman takes questions from IAWP wellness coaches in training.

Resources Mentioned:

The New Rules of Aging Well by Dr. Frank Lipman

How Not to Die with Dr. Michael Greger

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 04:00:07 -0400

March is national nutrition month. And it got me thinking, nutrition is one of the most confusing aspects of wellness. There’s so much contradictory information out there about what to eat, from a plant based diet to paleo and keto diets, most people are overwhelmed.

So I thought it would be interesting to bring on a few of the top experts in nutrition who have opposing views to have a real conversation about what the best way of eating is.

In this episode you’ll meet Dr. Michael Greger, one of the world’s most leading nutrition authorities and the NYT best selling author of several books including How Not to Die.

Dr. Greger is going to talk about the benefits of plant based eating today and I think you’re going to enjoy this conversation. Then be sure to tune in the weeks ahead to hear from other nutrition authorities and see what you think. Listen in now...

Topics Include:

Dr. Greger’s journey and early influences

Defining a plant-based diet

The scientific literature on diet

Fasting

And other topics...

[3:30] - Early influences that led Dr. Greger to become an advocate of whole-food, plant-based diets.

[5:37] - For Dr. Greger, the evidence is clear–plant-based diets are the healthiest diets.

[7:59] - What does it mean to eat a plant-based diet? Is it the same as a vegan diet?

[15:00] - Dr. Greger’s response to people who advocate for animal product heavy diets like the keto diet or paleo diet.

[18:49] - Suggestions for people who want to go plant-based for the first time.

[23:30] - Is a plant-based diet right for people who experience digestive issues?

[24:59] - Dr. Greger takes questions from the LWBD live audience.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

https://nutritionfacts.org/

https://kickstart.pcrm.org/

Mindful, Heartful Parenting

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:00:07 -0400

Suzanne is joined by Stephanie Sackerman to discuss mindful parenting, how mindfulness can empower us to be present with ourselves and our children, and what you can do to begin a practice today.

Topics include:

What is mindfulness?

What is mindful parenting?

Parent guilt and regret

Simple mindfulness exercises we can do anytime, anywhere

And other topics…

...

[1:26] - Suzanne introduces today’s guest, Stephanie Sackerman, and today’s topic–mindful parenting.

[3:10] - Stephanie share’s her story, how her struggle with postpartum anxiety led her to find mindfulness, and how her mindfulness practice has changed her life.

[7:52] - What does it mean to be mindful? What does it mean to be a mindful parent?

[16:02] - The tangible results Stephanie has seen in her life as a result of her mindfulness practice.

[28:53] - Using mindfulness to breakdown parenting guilt and find compassion for ourselves.

[35:54] - Mirrors into ourselves–how our children reflect back to us the biggest lessons we still need to practice.

[39:59] - Finding presence with ourselves to find presence with our children.

[45:20] - The two feet, one breathe exercise that you can do in one minute or less.

[48:27] - Small steps parents can take to start building a mindfulness practice today.

[52:53] - Stephanie and Suzanne take questions from the audience.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

https://www.livelovebewellnesscoaching.com/

Grow to Glow: How to get unstuck and become your best self

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:07 -0500

Suzanne is joined by IAWP certified wellness coach Laura Albers to discuss personal growth and transformation and tiny habits that can help you get more done.

Topics Include:

Lifelong learning

When to drop things, and when to lean in

Simplifying your goals

Tiny habits for big wins

And other topics…

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[1:33] - Suzanne introduces today’s topic–grow to glow–and guest Laura Albers.

[4:37] - Being dedicated to the growth path. Embracing adversity and challenge.

[11:39] - Tips for people who feel like they are just starting their journey.

[24:27] - Committing to a lifelong journey of growth and learning.

[26:38] - Steps for simplifying your goal setting and taking action on your highest priority items.

[38:18] - Tiny habits for big wins.

[46:09] - What can I clear? The secret to self-care–removing something that isn’t serving you, rather than adding something new.

[52:00] - Running up against your limits–when you need to make a change.

Women's Wellness - Healing Your Pelvic Floor

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 04:00:06 -0500

Suzanne is joined by Molly Sommerhalder to discuss the pelvic floor, and why it deserves more of our attention. Molly is a holistic wellness coach and founder of Swan In The Lotus Yoga and Wellness.

Topics Include:

The role of the pelvic floor in our overall health
Common pelvic floor conditions
Ways we can care for our pelvic floor
Breaking the taboo
And other topics...

[3:08] - Molly shares her story and why she is passionate about pelvic floor health.

[10:56] - Advances in our understanding of the pelvic floor and technologies used to treat pelvic floor conditions.

[13:47] - What exactly is our pelvic floor, and what role does it play in our overall health?

[21:18] - How common is it to have a pelvic floor condition, and what are the most common ones?

[26:39] - What can women do to be proactive in caring for their pelvic floor?

[35:31] - If this is such an important area of the body, why don’t we hear it discussed more often?

[40:23] - How you can get in touch with Molly.

[44:11] - How do you break through the taboo nature of this topic when working with clients? What are the first steps for people who are experiencing pelvic floor issues?

[52:45] - Yoga practices for releasing tension in the pelvic floor.

Resources Mentioned:

Molly's website: https://www.slwellness.info/

Facebook: @swaninthelotusyogaandwellness

Instagram: @swan_in_the_lotus

Undaunted: A Conversation with Kara Goldin on Overcoming Doubts and Doubters

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:00:06 -0500

Suzanne is joined by Kara Goldin, founder of the multi-billion dollar company Hint. Kara shares her journey with us, how she was inspired to create a product that would support people with their health and well-being, and what it takes to live undaunted.

Topics Include:

Working for Time, CNN, and AOL

Kara’s health transformation that inspired Hint

Scaling to a multi-billion dollar company

The importance of having supporters in your corner

And other topics...

[1:38] - Suzanne introduces today’s guest, Kara Goldin, and shares a connection she made with Kara’s company Hint early in her health and wellness career.

[6:59] - Kara discusses life before Hint, her experience working for Time Magazine, CNN, and AOL.

[13:44] - The health transformation Kara experienced that inspired her to start Hint.

[20:57] - Taking risks. Dealing with doubters. Remaining undaunted in the face of adversity.

[24:23] - How Kara went from selling flavored water out of the back of her Jeep to scaling Hint to a multi-billion dollar company.

[28:00] - Working with Starbucks, Amazon, and lessons learned along the way.

[33:56] - What inspired Kara to write her bestselling book Undaunted.

[42:55] - The importance of having supporters in your corner when tackling audacious goals.

[56:44] - Closing words from Kara for the audience. Living life undaunted.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Kara's Book Undaunted

How to Expertly Manage Your Energy Everyday

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:00:06 -0500

Suzanne shares with listeners tips and strategies they can implement to expertly manage their energy every day, and how you can live well and dream big without having to take on the energy of other people.

Topics Include:

- The relationship between energy and physical health

- Tuning into our energy cycles

- Time management

- The cleansing power of water

- Setting boundaries

- And other topics

...

[2:53] - What is energy? How is it related to physical health, and what other factors are important?

[5:00] - Understanding energy cycles. Tuning into your natural rhythms, and planning your life around them.

[17:12] - The power of water in cleansing our energy.

[19:24] - Taking on other peoples energy. Finding ways to ground yourself, eliminating “energy residue”, and setting boundaries.

[23:36] - Time management. Managing your personal and professional life.

[33:42] - Talkback time! Suzanne takes questions from coaches in the audience,

[38:19] - Finding and plugging your energy leaks. How do you notice when you are taking on things that aren’t yours?

[43:57] - Using mantras and rituals to ground yourself and the space you are in.

[48:04] - Be the guide, not the guru!

[52:38] - Managing thoughts and feelings about clients during what should be personal time.

...

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Race Based Stress & Trauma with Dr. Gail Parker

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:00:06 -0500

Suzanne is joined by Dr. Gail Parker, a psychologist and a certified yoga therapist. She is a nationally and internationally renowned media personality, educator, author, and thought leader.

Topics Include:

- Race-based traumatic stress injury

- Colorblindness

- Vulnerability in conversations around race

- Meditation and Yoga

- Navigating race as a wellness coach

- And other topics

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[0:36] - Suzanne introduces today’s guest, Dr. Gail Parker.

[8:55] - What is race based traumatic stress injury, and how is it different from post traumatic stress?

[18:28] - Race based stress and wellness coaching. The importance of using a holistic wellness approach.

[30:55] - Can we be colorblind? Can we get to a point where we don’t see or acknowledge race?

[36:16] - The necessity of vulnerability in conversations around race and ethnicity.

[46:02] - Addressing race specific health disparities.

[50:51] - Suzanne shares her experience of reading Dr. Parker’s book.

[51:58] - Dr. Parker take questions from our audience.

[55:34] - How does intergenerational trauma transfer? Does it transfer genetically?

[58:02] - If someone you care about is in denial about racism or their own trauma, how can you preserve the relationship without allowing them to continue to be naive about the subject.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

www.drgailparker.com

www.iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Empower Your Purpose

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 04:00:07 -0500

Suzanne shares with listeners how she found her life’s purpose, the journey that ensued thereafter, and what listeners can do to fortify their mindset of purpose.

Topics include: transitioning careers, getting curious about what your purpose is, why your purpose is bigger than your career, tips for empowering your mindset of purpose, and other topics.

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[00:35] - Suzanne introduces today’s topic, how to build a mindset of purpose.

[03:44] - How Suzanne transitioned out of the pharmaceutical industry, found her passion, and built a new career in health and wellness.

[7:50] - Opening up to our potential, opening up to possibilities, finding the reason for which you exist.

[9:30] - Three tips for empowering your mindset of purpose and staying in alignment with who you truly are no matter what gets thrown your way

[14:50] - Understanding purpose as being part of who you are already, and how to find a career that aligns with that purpose.

[17:57] - Your purpose is much bigger than your career. It is how you show up to life.

[21:12] - Dedicating time to work on yourself, and to be curious about life. Reframing personal development from selfish to selfless. Embodying our authentic self is the greatest gift we can offer others.

[22:52] - How to get curious about your life’s purpose. Tuning into cues from the universe about what your passion might be.

[27:01] - Suzanne connects with audience members, who share where they are on their journey to finding their purpose.

Goal Setting for Lasting Success

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:06 -0500

Suzanne is joined by certified IAWP wellness coach Laura Alberts to discuss how to set effective goals and catapult your productivity in 2021 and beyond.

Topics Include:

Starting with intentions, not resolutions

Four powerful tips for setting smart goals

Chunking–breaking goals down into smaller and easier tasks

Weekly accountability meetings

The power of an accountability partner

And other topics…

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[1:42] - Suzanne introduces today’s topic–goal setting for lasting success.

[4:13] - The mindset shift of setting goals based on intentions, rather than a resolution.

[8:11] - Four tips for setting goals moving into 2021 and beyond.

[14:52] - Breaking your goals down into smaller chunks, and helping others to do the same.

[24:42] - Impact intentions–defining your goals in terms of the impact you’d like to have.

[28:04] - Setting up weekly accountability meetings to catapult your productivity.

[39:12] - Suzanne and Laura connect with audience members who share their successes and failures in the goal-setting domain.

[43:46] - The power of an accountability partner–inviting someone into your vision.

[49:57] - How celebrating your wins wires your brain for success.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Laura's Free Goal Organizer Template: https://albers-mind-body-wellness.ck.page/27a8cc7cca

Live Well Dream Big Lifestyle Guidebook:

https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide/

Personal Manifesto of Worth

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 06:00:06 -0500

Suzanne discusses the importance of consciously building your self-worth around your values and principles, and how to avoid being dependent on others for your feelings of self-worth.

Topics Include:

Creating space for reflection

Building a mindset of value

Setting boundaries

Finding your purpose

Confronting the fear of rejection

And more...

[2:48] - Why this year is going to be all about transformation and claiming our self-worth.

[6:20] - Looking back on 2020, taking stock of the lessons learned and using them to grow.

[8:57] - Building a mindset of value. What defines your self-worth for you?

[19:44] - Creating a personal manifesto of worth–defining your principles, values, and the things that are most important to you.

[28:46] - Living from your personal manifesto, and the importance of daily check-ins.

[30:48] - Heather shares how she is going to use today’s talk to set better boundaries.

[34:05] - Finding your Niche, finding your purpose.

[38:14] - How do you put a monetary value on the services you provide? What sort of transformation are you providing for your clients?

[41:42] - Confronting the fear of rejection and the fear of speaking your truth.

[48:08] - The relationship between your work and your worth. Finding the willingness to ask for help when you need it.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Cultivating Confidence

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:00:06 -0500

Suzanne is joined by Laura Albers to discuss building confidence in business and in life.

Topics Include:

- Confidence as a skill that can be learned

- Confronting fear and imposters syndrome

- The relationship between organization and confidence

- The futility of comparing yourself to others

- Being mindful about where you invest your energy

- And other topics.

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[2:42] - Confidence is for everyone! Confidence is for you :)

[07:06] - Starting with a self-assessment. When and where do you feel most confident? Where do you struggle with confidence?

[11:19] - Building confidence through experience. Learning to trust yourself.

[15:22] - Confronting fear. Facing it head on. Understanding fear is along for the ride!

[26:25] - Finding confidence in coaching clients. How keeping organized and being prepared can fuel your confidence.

[34:10] - Imposters syndrome, over planning, and procrastination.

[38:27] - The futility of comparing yourself to other people.

[43:20] - Identifying the skills you have, the skills you need, and what you may need support with. Where should you focus your limited energy?

[50:58] - Commit to taking action. Choose something today that you are going to do that will build your confidence.

[52:18] - A member from the audience shares their new commitment to do one thing each week that will help them launch their business.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

From Disenchanted to Vivacious with Natalia Edelmann

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:51:59 -0500

Suzanne is joined by Natalia Edelmann to discuss how you can discover your path to purpose and build the life of your dreams.

Topics Include:

- Feeling disenchanted with life

- Giving yourself permission to go after the things that light you up

- The power of visualization

- How to create a visualization board

- Why self-care needs to take the front seat

- And other topics

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[1:34] - Suzanne introduces today’s guest, Natalia Edelmann.

[3:53] - Feeling disenchanted with life, and the physical manifestations that resulted for Natalia such as hip pains, headaches, etc.

[10:25] - Making the choice to do something different. Taking action, assessing risks.

[17:28] - Taking baby steps versus doing nothing. Giving yourself permission to go after the things that light you up and feel good to you.

[23:30] - What does the process of finding your passion look like? Natalia shares her experience. “Life happens for you, not to you.”

[28:55] - The power of visualization, self-care, self-appreciation, and self-love.

[36:44] - The shift we observe in our personal lives when we find our purpose. Showing up more authentically in life and in our relationships.

[48:10] - How you can get in touch with Natalia.

[49:46] - How to create a visualization practice. Building your own visualization board.

[53:04] - Why self-care needs to take the front seat when building a life you love.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

To learn about Natalia visit makeithappen.nataliaedelmann.com/strategy-session-1

Mindfulness Meditation in Your Wellness Toolkit with Dawn Mauricio

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:51:14 -0500

Suzanne is joined by Dawn Mauricio, a mindfulness teacher and guide. Dawn has been practicing meditation since 2005, and is the co-founder of the Yoga Mala Foundation in Montreal.

Topics Include:

- Dawn's journey to becoming a mindfulness teacher

- Differences between mindfulness, meditation, and vipassana

- Benefits to developing a mindfulness practice

- Various mindfulness techniques

- How we can support others in adopting a mindfulness practice

- And other topics

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[03:58] - Dawn shares how she got started on her mindfulness journey and where it has led her to today.

[06:52] - What is mindfulness meditation? What is Vipassana?

[11:46] - Why do mindfulness and meditation practices often feel so elusive, even for dedicated practitioners?

[20:28] - What specific benefits can having a mindfulness practice bring to our lives?

[27:02] - The “dig doing the dishes” practice.

[31:50] - How can we be mindful of being mindful? How can we bring mindfulness into our moment to moment experience?

[37:14] - How can we encourage others to adopt a mindfulness practice when we see that it could benefit them?

[42:26] - Dawn takes listeners through a short mindfulness exercise.

[48:00] - Misconceptions about quieting the mind. The mind as a sixth sense.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

To learn about Dawn and her book dawnmauricio.com/book. To experience a complimentary guided meditation with Dawn, visit https://bit.ly/sinkintozzz

Playing it Safe

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:50:32 -0500

Welcome to our first official episode of Live Well Dream Big! In this episode, Suzanne connects with listeners on how they can stop playing it safe and start dreaming big.

Topics Include:

- What it takes to step outside your comfort zone

- Refusing to settle for "good enough"

- Overcoming childhood conditioning and traumas

- Taking the leap and making big life changes

- Procrastination

- And more

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[2:26] - Suzanne introduces today's topic. Shifting from playing it safe to dreaming big.

[10:54] - What does it take to step outside your comfort zone? What do you need to commit to?

[17:48] - Not settling for “good enough”. Good enough as a cue that maybe you should be dreaming bigger.

[21:41] - Talkback time! Suzanne connects with her audience over instances where they have played it safe, and how they started dreaming big.

[23:34] - Being a child to immigrant parents, being conditioned to play it safe.

[33:04] - Procrastination–a symptom of playing it safe.

[41:47] - Taking the leap. When you’ve had enough and you’re ready for a change.

[49:12] - Overcoming labels and false beliefs.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

Live Well Dream Big Trailer

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:34:50 -0500

It’s here! The Live Well Dream Big podcast! I’m Suzanne Monroe and I want to welcome you to our community. During this introductory Trailer to the podcast, I share a little about my back story and what this podcast is all about. I’ll give you a glimpse into what upcoming episodes will be about and the types of conversations we’ll be having together. I invite you to listen in and join me on this journey to creating a healthy, holistic life, empowering your mindset, following your dreams and making a big impact.