First of all, thank you to everyone who supported me in getting my first book, Fate, Destiny, and The Power of Free Will on Amazon’s Best Seller list in Philosophy, on New Year’s Eve! I could not be more appreciative or grateful.  This also allowed me to get one of my 2016 goals checked off, literally just under the wire!!!

Now on to 2017!

My belief has always been that no matter what you want to accomplish in life, from losing weight to setting a world record… it all starts with mindset.

In this episode the goal is to contemplate some questions that you may not have asked yourself in a typical goal setting class:

1. What went well and not so well, in 2016?  Understanding the mindset that created those decisions will allow us to shift them or amplify them in 2017.
2. Don’t focus on the sand or pebbles.  Focus on the big rocks… the things moving forward that will absolutely change the game for you.
3. What do you REALLY value?  Is that lined up with how you spend your time every day?  For most, this is where we find the lack of fulfillment.  The more you can shrink that gap, the more easily you will find joy every day.
4. What is YOUR question, that you will ask before you start each day?  This will shape what you look for, thus find… and easily can have the biggest impact on your year and your life.
5. Plan your big event for 2017 now.  What events, masterminds, or meetups can you attend to help you learn, grow, and contribute to a much higher degree than ever before?  Get these events on your 2017 calendar before the end of January, or it likely won’t happen.

Surround yourself with everything magical in your life; people, places, and things.  From this place you can share that magic with people who need it the most.  But you can not give away what you do not have.  Let’s all make 2017 the year of magic, contribution, and endless possibility!

With blessed gratitude,

Michelle Dutro

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I think we have all have had that moment where we have felt the perfect person came to us, just at the right time.  They helped us see things in a different a light, offered the help when we needed it, or connected us with a resource that we were lacking.  But how often do we consider the people who in the moment seem, well… less than helpful, as messengers as well?

Have you ever considered that everything and everyone you run across could be a messenger of some sort?  Maybe someone knows how to push our buttons and they do so on a regular basis.  What if they are in our lives to help us manage our reactions and emotions in a more healthy way?  You see, even in the most challenging of situations there is always something to be learned.  There is some opportunity for growth… if we chose to see it that way.  Today’s episode covers this topic as it was one of the most frequent for me in 2016.  I hope every messenger that comes your way in 2017 helps you to see things in a different light, and you see them all for the true blessing that they are.

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Meet Darby (A1487309)! This adorable girl is very affectionate and loves being loved by you! She has great energy, loves to play with her squeaky ball and has a sweet and friendly personality. Darby is very playful and outgoing, but she needs to be the only pet in her new household. She just loves people and her tail never stops wagging. She cannot wait to find a family that will give her all the love and happiness she deserves this holiday season! Help her find her fur-ever home!

To learn more about Darby and other pets that need a good home:

http://ocpetinfo.com/

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It is hard to narrow down what my greatest take-away was from this year’s Date with Destiny event, as the six days (that each went till 2am) was jam packed with incredible information!  However there was commonality between all six days, which was the highlight of each day for me; the tremendous outpouring of love… regardless of age, race, gender, economic background, or the story that was told.  Every person who stood up to tell a story of their past (some of which was horrific) was not met with judgement, instead each person was met with overwhelming grace.

The truth is, grace is around us all the time.  What we choose to focus on, however is what determines our reality.  I do hope wherever you are that you reach out for help if you need it, and that you are present enough to recognize who around you may need some support- even if they don’t ask for it.  Make this holiday season have tremendous meaning and love for everyone around you.

With gratitude overflowing with love and grace,

Michelle Dutro

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On today’s episode of The Game Changer Podcast, I speak with Crystal Traczyk, and Jessica Novillo, the Outreach Team Supervisor for the Orange County Animal Care facility.  We talk about how to choose the perfect pet for YOUR lifestyle, as every breed and species is very different.  Personalities, activity levels, and size, just to name a few of those differences, is an important consideration to ensure this is a pairing that is best for the whole family.  And if you aren’t in a place to adopt a new family member, there are so many ways you can still make a difference from where you are right now.

I hope this holiday season has you considering new ways to impact a life, and maybe even save one.

If you would like further information about this fundraiser, or how you can help, you can reach Crystal at:

crystal@cfghomes.com  (Or if you are looking to move anywhere in Orange County

or

OC Animal Care

561 The City Drive South
Orange, CA. 92868

714-935-6848 OR 949-249-5160

http://ocpetinfo.com/about

With loving gratitude,

Michelle Dutro

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What do you think of when you think of New Year’s resolutions and goal setting?  Most of us think about tweaking what we eat- for the better, or maybe exercising more often.  But in this episode I am asking you to consider much bigger things.  The things that you have put off for years, maybe even decades.

I have wanted to go to Tony Robbins’ event Date with Destiny for well more than a decade. I am so excited to finally be there (by the time this episode airs).  How often do we spend seven straight days thinking about what we are doing with our life, where we are headed, and why?  Opportunities like this allow us time away from work, away from outside influences, and all distractions in order to evaluate every aspect of our life.  I can’t tell you how fired up I am to be at this event!  This is definitely the time you want to follow me on Snapchat, as I will be snapping all week from the event.  (Under the name Inner North Star.)

I am also finally doing what I have wanted to do with this podcast, since I started it: A weekly focus on an Animal for Adoption at the end of each Thursday episode. This will start next Thursday, and I am so excited to support such a worthy cause.

So what passion have you buried, for far too long?  What can you add back into your life, that will help re-ignite your ENTIRE life?  I hope over the next few weeks, we are able to uncover what that is for you, and make 2017 your most magical year, yet!

With passion filled gratitude,

Michelle Dutro

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My guest today on The Game Changer Podcast, Bree Noble, literally helps people reconnect with their love of music.  Now while she is a musician, and business woman who shows people how they can turn their hobby of performing music into a business, this really is about any type of passion. This episode will give you some great ideas of how to take your passion (even if you’ve let it go) and bring it into the forefront of your life.

How to connect with Bree:

http://www.breenoble.com/

http://breenoblemusic.com/home

http://www.wosradio.com

Best Advice: Get into a community of like minded people.  That will help you bust through limiting beliefs.  You do not want to be an island when you are a creative.  A community will get you excited, and give you the support that you need.

One thing you believe to be true: The more you help other people, the more you help yourself.

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Have you ever wanted to make a great first impression, and instead it was an epic fail?  As I have said many times, it’s not the event, rather how you deal with the event- that defines you.  We all have been in that place; made plans, visualized how everything would go… and then the whole thing falls apart before your eyes.

The truth is, the holidays give us lots of opportunities for things to go awry.  People are under a lot of stress with company, finding just the right gift, having enough time to see all the people you love, and somehow wedging meaning into all of it.

I hope this episode has you thinking about how you will handle things going wrong before they do, so you can decide how you will show up.  Make the decision this holiday season that no matter what happens, you will show up with love, grace and gratitude.  NO MATTER WHAT!  Trust me, Dominoes is not the worst thing that can happen!

I wish you the happiest holiday season, even if it means serving the dreaded spaghetti loaf!

With Gratitude for all things unplanned,

Michelle Dutro

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Dr. Greg Schreeuwer is a renowned empowerment coach and human behavioral specialist who works with people to enable them to break through obstacles and find their true north. Greg’s philosophy is simple – if you do what you love and love what you do, you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.

We’ve all heard the statement, “Work smarter not harder.”  That concept can be seen through the endless supply of courses on time management, and the myriad of life hacks on getting more out of each minute of your day.  This conversation is actually the exact opposite that mindset.  Dr. Greg and I talk about the need to slow down, trust the process, and stop fighting the tide.  We all live in such a fast paced world, where we need to hurry up and get where we are going- that the anxiety, depression, and stress that comes along with a frantic way of life, is actually what keeps people from having a life that truly has meaning.

For even more on this topic check out Dr. Greg’s article in the Huffington Post on creating a life of meaning: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/info-906

How to learn more about Dr. Greg and his work:

If you are Sydney, Australia – Ph: 0478 018 374

To work with Greg, you can reach out on skype: gschreeuwer

http://gregschreeuwer.com/

Best advice:  Be present and get in the moment.  That is the most effective way to move forward. Don’t try to speed up the process, and make things happen sooner than they are supposed to.  Don’t try to escape your pain and discomfort.  Allow the process to unfold at a slower rate and give yourself time to take one step after the other. Everyone who has achieved greatness has done so, over time.  Slow down, let go, and go with the current… stop fighting the tide.

The one thing you absolutely believe to be true:

Every human being has a purpose to fulfill.  Every challenge has created a void, which drive your values, and those values usually define your purpose.  It’s what drives you to want help people to avoid those same challenges.

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We only have so much time and energy in this lifetime.  How often do you stop and think about how you are spending each moment?  Not just in what you are doing, but also in what your thinking.  Let’s also add in, what you are reading and what you are listening to as well.  All of these “moments” we will never get back.  Further, for every second that is spent furthering or adding to any negativity, are all moments you are not contributing to help or better someone else’s life.  Simply said, you can not hold a thought of love and a thought of hate, simultaneously.

Choose your thoughts wisely.

In today’s episode I read a post by someone who is the “typical” Facebook friend.  (You know… someone you really don’t know.)  But what’s unique about this friend, Steve, is that his posts are anything but “typical.”  You see Steve has a dog named Pac, who is dying. I have followed his posts for weeks, and he truly embodies what it means to share unconditional love.  I hope this episode has you considering where you put your energy and time, as there are so many out there who could use a little more love and light in their life this holiday season.

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Kevin Bulmer is here to help if you’re interested in exploring how to live a healthier, happier, more fulfilling life that is true and genuine to who you are. He does that by sharing his journey through speaking, blogs, podcasts, videos and his songwriting. Some principles are universal, but there is only one you. Maybe Kevin can help you find, embrace and celebrate that essence.

How much time do you have to get where you are going? We compare apps with friends to see which are the most accurate in predicting traffic patterns, fastest routes, and shortcuts to arrive at our destination the fastest.  This could be as much  about how to get to the next business meeting, as it is your life.  I am a complete believer that how you do one thing, is how you do everything.

This is the conversation I have with my guest Kevin Bulmer, host of The No Schedule Man, podcast.  As we head into the holidays, be where you are.  Yes, even if that’s stuck in traffic.  You will never get this moment back.  Make the most of it…

Be happy for this moment,

This moment is your life.

How to find out more about Kevin and his podcast “The No Schedule Man”: http://kevinbulmer.com/

Best Advice:  Talk to somebody, don’t be afraid of sharing and being open.  People will like you for who you are, not your business title or your accomplishments, if you allow yourself to be open and vulnerable.

What you believe to be true:  Fear is firm, but love is stronger.

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Have you ever stopped to think about a company’s tagline, and whether or not they live up to it?  Have you ever considered what your tagline might be?  Today’s show is all about that.  Don’t worry, this show isn’t suddenly turning into a “business and branding” podcast… but at the end of the day, our reputation is our brand.  Stop right now and think of someone… anyone.  As soon as you do, images and thoughts appear.  Kind and generous, or shifty and untrustworthy, might come to mind.

What’s more interesting is when we run across someone who is quick to tell us how many friends they have, yet they show up everywhere alone.  Isn’t it odd when someone, or a company attempts to convince us they are something, they clearly are not.  I recently had a couple of run-in’s with two companies that got me to think about all of this. Cox Cable and the Hyatt Hotel.  The photo attached to this episode, is an actual photo from a friend’s room at a Hyatt Hotel, which prompted this entire episode.  I hope it gets you to think about what you can do for someone, that will only take you ten minutes, but may impact them for a life time.

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Dr. Kathy Gruver studied massage and natural health over two decades ago. Since then she has built up an award-winning massage and hypnotherapy practice, starred in her own television series, written five books, produced a DVD, lectured all over the country and has pursued degrees in higher education. Kathy has written dozens of health and wellness articles, appeared on 250+ radio and TV shows and her first health book, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet was selected as a Winner of the Beverly Hills Book Awards and a Finalist for the IndyExcellence Awards. Kathy’s latest, Conquer your Stress with Mind/Body Techniques has won five awards for excellence. Book number five, Journey of Healing, was just released and has already won four awards.

My conversation today is with returning guest Dr. Kathy Gruver.  We discuss the impact of stress on our overall health, and what can truly be done to manage it.  Given the current political times, this conversation is very timely.  I hope you have some form of stress management planned in your day. The truth is all of our lives depend on it.

We also cover what it means to have a mindfulness practice, and that having a meditation practice is easier than you think… and yes ANYONE can do it!

To connect with Kathy for her books, event calendar, and lots of great health information:  http://www.thealternativemedicinecabinet.com/

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For those of you that haven’t heard, here in the U.S. we just held presidential elections.  The truth is, there’s no way, no matter where you are on the globe… that you didn’t hear about it.  I could go on for days on my thoughts on all of this, but let me just say this:

Donald Trump:

Did not have the backing of his party.

He did not have any support from the media.

He did not have anywhere near the money that his competitor raised.

The take away is, that at one time or another we can all relate.  So if you don’t have the support, backing, or the finances for whatever it is that you want to do, DO NOT let that stop you.  If nothing else, this presidential election should prove that anything is possible.

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What if the meaning you assigned events in your life, were all wrong?  What if you thought that the last failed relationship meant there was no hope for true love, or everlasting love?  What if the meaning you assigned events that have happened in your life, meant you no longer looked for possibility, let along magic?  The reality is, we will always find what we are looking for.  If you are out to prove that true love or possibility does not exist… well, why would you want to prove that?

In this episode I ask us all to question our beliefs and where they came from.  Further, if those beliefs aren’t serving us, maybe now is the time to reevaluate what we believe and why.  As we embark on the holidays, we all have the opportunity to find magic in every moment.   We have the opportunity to create a new reality, one that is full of possibility. Make this holiday season the most magical ever… you never know if the next person you meet, is the one that changes your entire life.

Believe in the magic of possibility and new beginnings.

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Caroline Greene is a recovering lawyer, chronic overachiever, and two-time Amazon best-selling author of MATTER: How to Find Meaningful Work That’s Right for You and Your Family and NEXT: How to Start a Successful Business That’s Right for You and Your Family. As a life and business coach, Caroline helps determined moms build businesses – and whole lives – that truly matter to them.

The topic of today’s conversation on The Game Changer Podcast. Caroline Greene, my guest, walked away from being an attorney (a field nearly every member of her family is in) to become a life and business coach.  She now helps women find their own meaning for their lives, before hitting rock bottom.  Stop and think right now if there is any area of your life in which you are settling.  Then ask yourself why.  Changing that belief, will change the trajectory of your life. I hope today’s conversation is a spring board into creating a life you truly are fired up about.  Believe me when I say, it actually is possible.

How to reach Caroline: www.carolinegreenecoaching.com and  caroline@carolinegreenecoaching.com

Best Advice:  Anything worth doing is worth doing badly.

Why should someone hire coach: It’s a sacred invitation to go deeper in life.  It’s about honoring the need to truly seen and heard.  To honor the need to be connected to yourself.  And to honor the truth that you have the wisdom to solve problems yourself, you have everything you need inside you.

The one thing you believe to be true:

There’s no such thing as failure.  Minimizing discomfort is so much more uncomfortable, than just being uncomfortable for a while. There is no such thing as failure.  Start listening to your heart instead of the fear mongers in your head.

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Inspiration again comes from the oddest of places.  I have this plant that has several growing vines.  One is struggling.  It’s the one that has no attachment.  No grounding.  No path for future growth.  I think this is no different than people.  When we lack connection… we struggle.  This week I was reminded of how blessed I am to be surrounded by incredible friends.  I can’t imagine my life without them, and happy that I don’t have to.

I also got to test my mad wine tasting skills in Napa… which didn’t exactly get me any closer to my Sommelier certification.  But I had a great time and merely encourages me to drink more wine, until I get better!

This show also kicks off the big Halloween weekend!  If you follow me on snapchat, you will get highlights of the attendthrive.com conference, and the Halloween party.  I can’t wait!  You can find all posts on snapchat under the Inner North Star name.  If you are in San Diego, I hope to see you there!

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Christy Mishler has been in the health and fitness industry for over 30 years. She has managed gyms in the Elkhart, Indiana area and was the Health and Wellness Director for the local YMCA, and for the past seven years, has owned and operated her studio, Fitness Training Unlimited.  She is a Certified Professional Life Coach with Christian Coach Institute (CCI), a certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach with American Council on Exercise (ACE).  Christy is also certified in Spinning, PiYO and Kick Boxing, and hold an Associate’s Degree from Bethel College – with a concentration in Exercise Science.

In this episode Christy asks me questions about where the name Inner North Star came from, what I say to people who are too busy to get their life under control, and people who claim they can’t meditate. This was a lot of fun, and Christy is a great sport for stepping up on a moments notice, and coming on to this podcast.  If I lived anywhere near Elkart, Indiana, I would take every class she teaches.  Great energy!

Inner North Star: Your own inner guidance, that when you listen has every answer you need.  Quiet all the noise, listen to your voice, and trust your guidance.  Whatever question you are pondering, you have the answer, right now- in this moment… trust yourself.

Christy’s website (in case you are in the area!):  http://www.fitnesstrainingunlimited.com/

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Dana Zarcone is known as a revolutionist in the personal development industry – passionate about being a driving force in helping clients who are spiritually stuck, overwhelmed, stressed or depressed to reclaim their power, unlock their greatest potential, and dance with life again.  Dana has her M.S. in Psychotherapy and is a National Certified Counselor, Certified Core Energetic Practitioner and Certified Life Coach.

For many people they wait until they hit rock bottom before making a change.  Whether that’s in their relationship, their job, or where they live.  Once we get to that point, we have often lost who we are, what we stand for, and the meaning our life is supposed to have.  This is the story of my guest today, Dana Zarcone. I hope this episode inspires you to ask different questions―especially the ones that scare you.  Those are the questions that matter, and have the highest likelihood of pointing you in the direction that you are meant to go.

In closing, I am going to change a well-known statement from, “Do something today that scares you” to “Ask yourself a question today, where the answer scares you.”  It just may be the question that changes your life.

What will you lose, if nothing changes?

How to learn more about Dana’s work:  http://www.sourceyourjoy.com/ 

www.danazarcone.com

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Best Advice: Listen to yourself, don’t ignore it. Stay connected to the power that you have, so that you can make the changes you need to make.

What do you believe to be true:  You have to heal your wounds in order to live your dream.

What will your legacy be:  Standing in my own power, and helping women to do the same.

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We’ve all heard the line, “Give the gift you would like to receive.”  In a word… NO. (Unless you are brushing up on your skills as a narcissist.)  Give a gift that you have thoughtfully chosen, that the recipient would like to receive. Any quality relationship requires us to pay attention to what someone says, being present, and making mental note of what matters.  There are so many people who are busy jumping from one thing to the next, they wind up skimming the top of most everything.

To be someone who develops meaningful relationships, with depth, we have to pay attention to the details.  This holds true with your significant other, your kids, and in your job.  One of the greatest gifts you can give anyone, is to make them feel like they matter to you.  Love truly is in the details. Let someone know today, that they matter enough to you, to pay attention to what matters to them.

I also want to give a shout out to my self-proclaimed “biggest fan.”  I pay attention to all interaction on social media – Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Christy Mishler has been beyond kind on Twitter to me.  Repaying the love… if you are anywhere near Elkhart, IN, check out her studio, Fitness Training Unlimited:

http://www.fitnesstrainingunlimited.com/

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Rich Brocchini has lived a life of service as a firefighter for the past 20+ years and is now sharing his wisdom, leadership and experience with the world. He is also a successful business owner, 2x best selling author and a impact-full team building trainer and facilitator. Rich will only add value to your team or organization.

Rich also has a coffee and tea company,  Third Alarm Fire, hosts masterminds, and consults on all types of businesses and start-ups.  Oh, and is also a husband and dad to a lovely little girl.  What Rich passionately demonstrates is when you love what you do, it’s not work.  He lives a life of “No excuses” and helps others to do the same.

I hope today’s conversation inspires you to dream big, realizing you do have enough time in the day, and it is possible.  We both hope to see you at the Thrive conference, in San Diego at the end of the month.  Until then, do what you love with passion and conviction.  Make this lifetime matter. There are people you don’t even know, who are depending on it.

How to find Rich and everything that he’s doing:

www.richbrocchini.com  – all the latest (and all the links below can be found there)

www.thirdalarmcoffee.com  –  Coffee and Tea with a percentage of proceeds going to firefighters and EMS personnel, with cancer.

www.lifecodeconsulting.com – consulting/masterminds

www.kasselband.com  – empowering young baby girls to grow up to be strong leaders

A fresh reminder, rediscover what you already know.   Book on Amazon

Serving without selling.  Book on Amazon

The Thrive Conference:  www.attendthrive.com

Great words of wisdom and advice:

Don’t spend time defending your mistakes.  Learn from them and move on.

Never make someone a priority, that makes you an option.  (LOVE THIS!)

Be around people who help decode what your gift is- that’s super important.

Figure out what your gift is in life: What you do with the least amount of effort, most effectively.

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Have you ever bought something that you spent a great deal of time choosing, to make sure it was absolutely perfect?  Like say with… flowers.  I can assure you I spend a great deal of time every time I buy flowers at Costco, making sure I have the one that is perfect from every angle.  A month ago that was with an orchid that I couldn’t wait to take home! After a day, I realized  hadn’t checked it for water, and to my shock… the soil wasn’t just hard, it was cement!  That’s right my perfect orchid, was fake.

Now fast forward two weeks, and I’m back at Costco this time carefully choosing a beautiful outdoor sunflower planter.  As I was in line, a lady walked up and asked me if the flowers in my cart were real.  Imagine my shock, as I said, “Of course they are!”  There’s no way I could be duped twice!  She was very quick to point out, (as she touched each leaf) that in fact the plant was plastic. Ugh, again! I paid for it, brought it home and put it on the front porch.  This was an obvious choice- I don’t go there often, as it clearly didn’t need to be watered.

Imagine my shock when my perfect looking sunflower planter was dead!  Yep, that’s right… this one was actually REAL!

What to contemplate:  How easily are we convinced by someone else, we are wrong?  How quick are we to jump to the conclusion that we made a mistake… again?  These life moments allow us the opportunity to reflect on how hard we are on ourselves.  It is so easy to become critical  of ourselves, and quick to jump on negative self talk.

Life lesson: Past mistakes do not predict future outcomes.

Don’t be so quick to recognize failure.  Reflect on every right decision you have made, and learn from mistakes.  But don’t assume you will continually make them.

Costco… game on!

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What you believe to be true:  We all have a purpose.  Every single person matters.  It would be a shame to tiptoe to your grave and arrive safely without using your gifts and talents, to give to the rest of society what you are meant to give.

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My focus for October (which this episode is kicking off) is about figuring out what matters, our uniqueness, and contribution.  At some point the realization sets in that it’s not about the shiny new car, getting a bigger house, or your net worth.  What truly matters at the end of it all, is the value you brought to others.  Determining what you value and what your natural talents are- is what can make your contribution uniquely… you.

But before we do a deep dive into the means in which you can contribute, we first have to determine what really matters.  It has been my experience when someone writes down everything that truly matters to them such as: their children, their extended family, and spending time with close friends- they soon realize their time doesn’t mirror any of it.

For the month of October, try this: Replace the words “have to” with “choose to.”  Instead of saying you have to go to a meeting and can not attend the elementary school play, say that you are choosing to go to the meeting, instead.  In these moments you will likely find that what you truly value, and that the choices you are making may not be in alignment.  Now I am not saying you need to find a way to be everywhere you want to be, all the time… but what I am saying is- be clear about the choices you are making, and ensure they align with the legacy you intend to leave.  I’ve never read on a tombstone, “There lies Bob, he sure made a lot of money.”  (I also don’t spend a lot of time in graveyards, so who knows.)

I do hope you are inspired by the upcoming events in October, I will be talking about, and I hope to see you at one of them!

http://www.thankyouforyourservicethefilm.com/

www.attendthrive.com

With inspired gratitude,

Michelle Dutro

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Episode #100!

In this episode the tables are turned and I am interviewed! This was a very fun and completely unscripted conversation that I had with my dear friend Sanja Hatter.  You may recognize the name, as she is the wife of Cole Hatter, from my very first episode.  (He also is returning next week!)  Some of the topics we talked about include the difference between being nice and being kind, living a life of intention, and whether we are hard wired through some DNA programming, or if it’s life experiences that determine our purpose.

As you can see in this episode, I try very hard to do everything with intention and mindfulness.  If I can find a way to get someone out of their comfort zone and show them that I believe in them enough to push them into their greatness… I will every time.  This episode is just that.  As interesting as it is to focus on what people do, I am even more fascinated in what people don’t do.  It’s those limiting beliefs that hold us back, keep us playing small, and ultimately leading to a life of regret.  Find people who are kind enough to tell you when you are doing that, and don’t enable you by being “nice”.

My best advice for doing what you were put here in this lifetime to do:

Spend time in reflection about what truly makes your heart sing.  (Go WAY back for this.)  Surround yourself with people who encourage you to get out of your comfort zone.  Learn from your mistakes, focus on your wins.

What I believe to be absolutely true:

It’s not what you want, it’s who you are, that determines what you will get in life.

Do you deserve the person, the pay, and the lifestyle you want?  Being honest about this will change everything.  When you show up as the person you are trying to attract, they will be there.  When you work hard enough to deserve the pay you desire, money will not be an issue.  When you are honest and clear about what you value, your lifestyle will reflect it.

Integrity= Your words consistently matching your actions…  That is a Game Changer!

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Have you ever found yourself in “auto pilot”?  Meaning you had things so under control you are able to just coast for a bit, and enjoy the ride. Then right in that moment is when you get T-Boned, out of left field, never seeing it coming.  I think those moments are what keep us humble and grounded.  Without them we become complacent, lose our edge, and start taking things for granted.

I can tell you that is how I felt (the t-boned part) about recording my 100th episode.  I was SO looking forward to this particular show… literally for months.  You see in podcasting there are two episodes of significance.   Episode 50, as that is how long you have to figure out how to podcast.  After that, no more excuses, you really should have it all figure out.  And episode 100 as a reality check into whether or not your podcast is still on point, or if you have drifted and lost focus from your initial intention.

Trust me, I thought I had both of these nailed.  Until everything fell apart.  And I mean failed miserably.  I couldn’t get the software to record for longer that 5 minutes without it shutting down, and after an hour and half with two people on the other end who were so gracious- the whole had to be stopped.

After several days of me questioning whether or not I should keep at podcasting, if after 100 episodes I can’t manage to figure out how to record, here’s one thing I do know: Life doesn’t always go as planned.  And as much as possible when things fall apart, the goal is to have the ability to to step back and say, “There must be something else I am meant to do, for this to be happening.”  Thank goodness for great friends who remind me of that when I need it.

In closing, episode 100 is NOTHING like I planned, but it is exactly what it was meant to be.  As is all of life.

With humble gratitude,

Michelle Dutro

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William Rodriquez, MSW is a decorated three-time Operation Enduring/Iraqi-Freedom Veteran.  After leaving the Army he has received his Master’s Degree in military social work from the University of Southern California (USC).  He currently works as a trauma and addiction therapist in Santa Barbara, CA. He also works tirelessly for veteran suicide prevention.  He is featured in an upcoming documentary, Thank You for Your Service, being released nationally October, 2016.  (See below for more information about the film.)

Everyone has a story. Everyone has a past.  It’s the meaning you assign that story, and what you do with it that determines your destiny. Wouldn’t it be great, if in the snap of your fingers you could rewrite your entire life’s story?  Rewrite it in such a way that when you play it back, there is positive meaning.  Further, that at each point along the story, you realize what you have learned, and how the situation made you stronger and better equipped to conquer obstacles in your future.

The problem with the theory above is: How? How do we take traumatizing events and use them for our betterment?  In today’s podcast with my first ever returning guest William Rodriguez (from episode 6), we talk about three distinct suggestions to help someone get closer to finding happiness and purpose in their life, even if in the moment it seems impossible.

This episode is dedicated to every active service member and veteran who struggles with Post Traumatic Stress.

With Heartfelt Gratitude,

Michelle Dutro

Please take a moment and watch the trailer from the documentary.  If you are in a place to help, either with your time or through donation, I do not know of a more worthy or impactful cause than this one.

The U.S. military faces a mental health crisis of historic proportions.  Thank You for Your Service takes aim at the flawed mental health policies within the Armed Services and their tragic consequences.  Director Tom Donahue (Casting By) interweaves the stories of four Iraq War veterans with candid interviews of top military and civilian leaders.  Observing the systemic neglect, the film argues for significant internal change and offers a roadmap of hope.

JOIN US! #BHCNOW

Join us in the support of the creation of a Behavioral Health Corps (BHC) in the armed services – a single, unified corps that adequately addresses the urgent and critical mental health needs of our nation’s heroes.

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In today’s show I have my friend Tammy Drechsler once again on the show to ask me any question she wanted about decision making.  This show is a follow-up to Monday’s episode where I highlighted a few chapters of my upcoming book. I asked Tammy to ask any question she wanted about the topic of decision making.

Her question was about relationships.  She commented that being at the age where some of the people she is around are finding themselves with kids grown, they are questioning whether or not they should remain married.

In response to that question or life query, I titled the show: Check your “State” first.  What I mean by that is your mental, physical, and spiritual state.  When we are in a place where we feel depressed, we aren’t eating right, we aren’t exercising, etc. it is ridiculous to think you could make a great decision from a bad place.  So the first question you need to ask yourself before making any big decision, especially one that will impact your life, is “How am I feeling right now?”  Until you are in a place where your mind is clear, you physically feel great, and you are taking care of yourself, I wouldn’t recommend making any big external life changes.  Once your internal world changes, its amazing how often our external world changes right along with it.

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Let me ask this another way, if you could only ever speak on one topic for the rest of your life and not get bored of it— but on the contrary, were as passionate about the subject on day 10,000 as you were on day one… what would that topic be?

I thought about this a great deal over the last several months, and my answer to this question had me change the direction of my book

My “one thing” is the book that I am working very hard at finishing: “How to make the right decision, more often.”  In today’s podcast, I talk about three chapters in the book, and ask you for feedback and a story about decision making that you would like me to consider including in the book.  I hope this episode offers some thoughts for consideration, if you are on the fence about a decision.  I would love to hear from you on this topic, so without hesitation… write to me!  You never know whose life you may change because of it.

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I hope you have had a chance to listen to Monday’s show with Patrick Galvin.  We talked about the importance of relationships and not only how to build them, but also how to maintain them for a lifetime.  In this conversation we talked about the simple things.  The details.  And in these “details” are the things that we remember.  For me… two things stood out.  One was, how we introduce people.  (This is worth the listen.)   The other showed up in my mailbox last week, a couple of days after our interview.  This is the picture shown.

Think about the last “Thank You” you received.  Was it unique? Was it unexpected?  This gift was all that.  Patrick has not only captured my attention, and my appreciation, but has also raised my bar in how I show up.  I hope it inspires you to think about the minor things you can do that have a major impact.  They could be the things that make all the difference in the world.

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Patrick Galvin is the co-founder and chief galvanizer of The Galvanizing Group, a brand strategy consulting and marketing company in Portland, Oregon. Patrick enjoys galvanizing individuals and companies to create connections that increase loyalty, referrals, and sales without advertising. In March 2016, Patrick published a new book The Connector’s Way: A Story About Building Business One Relationship at a Time, a parable about a struggling business owner who discovers simple yet effective ways to cultivate relationships in the real world and online that fuel his success.

While we are a nation consumed with the latest pill, book, or doctor that can help us find a way to live longer (and happier), you already have what you need for that to happen; friends. Now if you don’t have an established tribe you can all your own, I hope today’s conversation with Patrick offers up some ideas on how to start to build one.  The truth is this does take commitment, time, and effort.  But anything worthwhile does.  Reach out to someone today that you haven’t connected with for a while.  Let that be the start of a new habit.  The reality is, your health, happiness, and longevity depend on it.

How to get a hold of Patrick: www.thegalvanizinggroup.com

For the book:  The Connectors Way               Directly:  www.PatrickGalvin.com

Best Advice:   Ask people how you can be of service to them.  You will succeed in life to the degree that you help others succeed.

The one thing you believe to be true:  People are essentially good.  Some people just have harder shells.

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For as long as I can remember, I have held in my mind the vision of the “Knights of the Round Table.”  These were people you could trust, go to for advice, and above all else were honorable and trustworthy.  I am blessed beyond measure to have such a “Round Table” of individuals that I count on.  The photo taken for this episode is from last night, and I appreciate these ladies more than words can say.  As you think about the people that sit at your Round Table, these are some words to consider as said by King Arthur as a requirement for his knights:

Thou must keep thy word to all and not be feeble of good believeth and faith. Right must be defended against might and distress must be protected. Thou must know good from evil and the vain glory of the world, because great pride and bobauce maketh great sorrow. Should anyone require ye of any quest so that it is not to thy shame, thou shouldst fulfill the desire.

If you don’t have your tribe, or your Round Table just yet, think about who those people would be.   I have said many times,  you are the sum of the people you surround yourself with.  Choose wisely.

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Kelli Locatelli is an entrepreneur and seasoned self-starter with dedication, drive, passion and exceptional leadership skills. Building lifelong relationships is of utmost importance to her. At the age of 19, Kelli became the CEO of a software company, which led to a successful career in Executive Sales and Marketing, managing high profile public figures.  Kelli has won numerous awards in Sales and Marketing as well as being acknowledged as a Forbes Top 500 Social Media Experts and Influential Women in Business. Kelli is an Inspirational Speaker. Certified Life Coach, Certified Interventionist, and Mentor/Coach in Personal Development. She teaches the essence of “Sur-Thriving”.

When you listen to today’s episode, you will agree, Kelli has every reason to become a victim of her life’s circumstances.  Instead she has a completely different perspective.   She knows she chose this life and every circumstance that came with it.  Thus, she sees her purpose is not that of the victim, rather to help people to see the strength in their own lives. Ultimately to find a way to take what has happened for you, into helping another is some significant way.

I was astounded and inspired by our conversation. If you need a different perspective to a challenge or struggle you are currently facing in your life, I hope this episode sheds a new light and a new perspective.

Perspectives from Kelli:

“Where you are right now, is where you are meant to be.”

“We all have choices, choosing to not choose, is also a choice.”

“Learning is one thing, taking action toward it is the hard part.”

How to work with Kelli:  www.kellilocatelli.com
https://www.facebook.com/kelliphillipslocatelli

Best Advice:  Do it. Get up and do it.  Make a decision. Get up and make a change.  Find someone who has been through it, go find an expert so that you can get to a place where you can do what you need to do.

One thing you believe to be true:  We signed up for this.  Our energy and our vibe that which we put out comes right back for us.  You have to be able to love yourself enough to help someone else love themselves too.  It all comes back to love.

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In this episode I am addressing some feedback I received from Monday’s show. I had some people tell me they tried greeting people  with, “What are we celebrating” and it stopped them dead in their tracks.  We are so programmed to robotically say, “Fine” to whatever is asked, that it doesn’t take much to throw us.  Further, someone asking for good news, takes confusion to a whole new level. I have had a few people running this experiment, and they all reported the same shocked and perplexed- head tilted, non-response, to that question.  If you haven’t tried it yet, give it a whirl and see what happens!

I also cleared up another misconception, regarding everyone deserving a medal of achievement regardless of how hard you try.  That is not my philosophy at all, one that I hope I cleared up on this podcast.  What I will say is we spend far more time thinking about all of our missteps then we do what what has gone well.  It’s time we focus on our greatness, pack that in our back, and hit the road to our future!

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Rich Perry is a coach, corporate trainer, author, radio host, and entrepreneur. He was invited by Jim Britt and Jim Lutes to be a co-author in The Change, the fastest growing personal development book series in the world, and currently serves as co-host for The Change Book Radio Show. His gift is in his ability to relate to each person and take the client on a hero’s journey by integrating both conscious and unconscious performance to create a lasting and powerful change. He recently released an eBook, Finding Purpose in the Unhappiest Place in America that serves as an introduction to his program and forthcoming book, Walk Your Talk. Rich works with entrepreneurs and leaders who want to make a difference in the world.

Learn from your mistakes; reflect on your wins.

Part of the conversation today is about “Turning pebbles into mountains” an excerpt from the book, The Change, Insights into Self-Empowerment, featuring Rich Perry.  Rich’s point is, if we can take all of our small wins (our pebbles) and stack them, before long we will have a mountain.  From this place, truly anything is possible. Whatever it is you are trying to accomplish, it all starts with the right mindset.  You must first believe that you can accomplish anything.  The intention here is to get you to start to retrain your mind on what you focus on.  Spend a moment right now, and think about all of the great things you have already done.

I hope this conversation gets you to celebrate something today.  Whether it’s your win or someone else’s, go get the champagne and noise makers- start to build that mountain of success!  This is definitely worth incorporating into your daily habits.  The fact that you are reading a blog or listening to a podcast about how to make a difference in the world, should be celebrated.  There are a lot of other people right now who are spending their time trying to catch another Pokémon.  Thank YOU for being here instead!

How to find out more about Rich:  www.thepathofme.com 

www.facebook.com/thepathofme

Best Advice: Get clarity, Truly focus on your goal, believe in yourself.  Clarity-Focus-Power

The one thing you believe to be true:  I believe I have the power to do anything I want.  I believe everyone does. 

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This is by no means a new topic for me.  However it certainly is one that bears repeating. It is not what you do, but how you do it, that matters.  I was reminded of this topic again this week and what an impact it has when you enthusiastically, passionately, and with conviction, show up in what you are doing.  Remember what it was like as a kid when the recess bell rang?  It was a madcap race to see who could get to the playground first.  The same happened when the lunch bell rang, and the bell that announced the school day was over.  It didn’t matter what if it was; lunch, recess, or going home… we were just eager to respond with exuberance regardless of what the bell signified.

Now make this present day.   When was the last time you were really fired up about something?  I mean REALLY fired up?  Have we really become that apathetic about life, or is it that we hold back and choose to not show our enthusiasm like we once did?  Either way, I hope today’s show reignites the passion in you to rethink how you show up, and the difference it will make in the lives around you.  My good friends, Katie, Rich, and Mitch are shining examples of what it means to never say, “This is good enough” and to show up with their A-Game every day.

Here’s the link to learn about what Rich, a Battalion Chief in a California fire department, is doing with just some of his free time.  All of us can make a difference.  Don’t let another opportunity go by to do just that!

https://www.facebook.com/ThirdAlarmCoffee/?pnref=about.overview

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Nicholas and Amanda Bayerle are the hosts of the How Bad Do I Want It Podcast, online health and fitness coaches and creators of the Everyday Fit Entrepreneur. They have helped over 450 people see life changing health and fitness results over the past 4 years and are now currently coaching some of the highest paid speakers and entrepreneurs to get fit.

In today’s episode of The Game Changer Podcast, I chat with a Nicholas and Amanda Bayerle who are going to take the health and fitness industry by storm! In Nicholas’ story there is one part, that really struck me.  It was one sentence, when he was speaking with his dad about his dream to be a pro motocross racer. He asked his dad to spend more time with him to help him train to be the best. And here is that pivotal life moment… his dad looked at him and said, “You’ll never be the best.”

Stop now and think about the statement:

It’s not what happens TO you, it’s what happens FOR you.

Life in that moment changed for Nicholas.  And the truth is, we can all relate.  We have all had that moment where what we thought would be, for whatever reason… isn’t.  What separates success from ultimate failure is what we do with those defining moments.  That pivotal moment started Nicholas on this trajectory where he met his wife, and together they are inspiring others to change their mindset, get healthy, and live into limitless possibility.  Everything happens for a reason, even when we don’t realize it in the moment.

How to reach Amanda and Nicholas Bayerle:       www.facebook.com/nicholasandamandabayerle              www.thetruechallenge.com

email: support@thetruechallenge.com                Snapchat:  Nicholasandamandabayerle

Best Advice:   Just do it.  You need to jump in.  Associate more pain with staying where you are at, then the pain of what it will take to get where you want to be.

What do you believe to be true:

Amanda:  God is good.  Your outlook on the higher power impacts everything.

Nicholas:  Being connected to source.  I would rather do what’s right and fail, then do what’s wrong a succeed.

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Bruce Langford believes in mindfulness and it’s power to help people. He became an entrepreneur in 2003 when, shocked by the bullying he observed; he transitioned from being a teacher to a full-time advocate of bullying prevention. He founded the company, ‘Stand Up Now’ to spread the message that when we all focus on respect, bullying will decline. Bruce is also host of the podcast, ‘Mindfulness Mode’ where his goal is to share how mindfulness can increase calm, focus and happiness for everyone, and ultimately reduce bullying.

On today’s episode of The Game Changer Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Bruce Langford, a former school teacher, whose mission it is to stop the bullying he saw happening in schools.  In our discussion, Bruce speaks to the value of his program on mindfulness and meditation, and how it greatly lowers bullying both internally and externally.

If you have followed my blog or podcast for any amount of time, you know what an avid supporter I am in having a daily meditation practice. I don’t believe it’s as much about how long you meditate each day, but rather, how you wind up leading a more mindful way of life through this practice over time.  So when that internal critic shows up, we become much quicker at squelching it, and instead focusing on what helps us to reach our greatest, highest good. Now imagine learning mindfulness and meditation at a young age, and how different your life would be as an adult. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, as it brings a different and positive perspective to a very challenging problem.

How to connect with Bruce:  email: bruce@mindfulnessmode.com  and his The Mindfulness Mode Podcast:  www.mindfulnessmode.com

Best Advice:   You are what you think.  Change your thoughts and you change your life.

What you believe to be true:  You need to go in your own direction.  You need to make your own way.

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Life has a funny way of forcing us into defining who we really are, when we least expect it.  In fact, not just when we least expect it, but when it’s also very inconvenient.  For the first time, I didn’t publish a Monday interview.  I could make all kinds of excuses, but the truth is, I didn’t get it done.  As I was getting ready to record this episode (about missing Monday’s podcast) a friend sent over a blog, from momastery.com that spoke to the point of this podcast, far better than I could on my own.  Click here to read the blog: http://momastery.com/blog/2016/08/01/i-need-to-tell-you-something/. 

The point of all of this is, when we are faced with a challenge, we have many options on how we are going to respond.  It has been a long time since I have been as moved as I was by Glennon’s honesty.  I think most others would have taken the easy road, and lied about their personal life, until it became more convenient to tell the truth.  And choosing to lie the first time, is a slow boil death to a life of compromise to your soul.  If you need some inspiration on the pain of honesty and the value of integrity, please listen to this episode, and check out her blog.  This show is also a great lead in to next Monday’s show, that I hope you also are able to check out!

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Elon, Tim, and Tai have some very strong similarities, as well as some seemingly strong differences… that is until you look a little more closely. Elon Musk, founder of Tesla, works 14 hours a day.  Tim Ferriss is well known for his book, “The four hour work week.”  Tai Lopez believes that your work should be something you love, thus you don’t have a need to count the hours- as your work is your life.  So as you can see, on the surface, they all perceive their time at work differently.  But if you dig a bit deeper, you will find the common thread through all of them is a quote from Simon Sinek, “Working hard for something we don’t care about is called Stress.  Working hard for something we love is called Passion.”

All three gentlemen agree on that point completely.  If you take Tim’s advice, you will take the time to figure out what you are doing that is bringing you the majority of your results.  The truth is, it’s only a few things that really will move the needle.  Now if you layer in Elon’s drive, and you do those things for twice the time the average person will, you will logically get their in half the time.  The icing on the cake comes from Tai, simply advising to love what you do.  (As does Simon.)

In summary; get really good at honing your skills, do that (because you love it) for a longer period of time each day, and you will outrun and outshine any of your competitors.  All four of these men are wildly successful.  You should know by now how I feel about mentorship. If you don’t have a mentor – any one of them, is a great place to start.

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Andrea Waltz is the co-author of Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You  Get There. After hitting #1 on Amazon’s “Sales” List, it has remained in the top 20 of all books on ‘Selling’ ever since.  Along with her partner Richard Fenton, Andrea has made it her mission to liberate people from fears of failure and rejection, sharing an entire new mindset about hearing the word NO.

“What would you do, if you knew you couldn’t fail?”  I’m fairly certain, most of us have heard that line before.  There was a time when I thought it was a brilliant question.  However the truth is, it’s that line of thinking which keeps so many people limited. The real question should be, “Why are you letting your fear of failure stop you?”

We need to reframe how we think about failure and our absurd need to try to avoid it.  In my conversation today on The Game Changer Podcast, I have the incredible pleasure discussing this very topic with Andrea Waltz, co-founder of “Go for no”.   If you are someone who has put off doing something because you have a fear of failure, rejection, or putting yourself out there and taking a risk- please listen to this show!

How to reach Andrea Waltz for training, her book, and to take the “What is your No Quotient?” quiz: www.goforno.com

Best piece of advice: Find a way to want to fail more often.

The one thing you believe to be true: Everything that’s great that will happen, it just takes longer than you think.  “Persistence is the twin sister of excellence, one is a matter of quality, the other is a matter of time.”

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How do you define the meaning of the events that take place in your life?  Especially those moments that we wish we could forget.  Those moments that cause us the most pain; where we have let someone down, didn’t come through, or simply didn’t have the means to show up the way we wish we could.  These are the moments that define us.  If you are in a place where you find yourself wishing you had more to offer… please listen.  The reality is, you may have more to offer than you could imagine.  And the meaning you are assigning these moments could be way off – from the reality they are for someone else.

If you are living for some future time when things “someday” will be better… the reality is, someday may never come.  So we all need to find a way to find happiness in what our circumstances are right now.  The truth is, this is all we have.  And maybe… this is the most perfect time- if you choose to see it that way.

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Dr. Kathy Gruver studied massage and natural health over two decades ago. Since then she has built up an award-winning massage and hypnotherapy practice, starred in her own television series, written five books, produced a DVD, lectured all over the country and has pursued degrees in higher education. Kathy has written dozens of health and wellness articles, appeared on 250+ radio and TV shows and her first health book, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet was selected as a Winner of the Beverly Hills Book Awards and a Finalist for the IndyExcellence Awards. Kathy’s latest, Conquer your Stress with Mind/Body Techniques has won five awards for excellence. Book number five, Journey of Healing, was just released and has already won four awards.

In my show today I talk to Dr. Kathy Gruver about what true well-being actually is, what it looks like, and how to achieve it, without a magical pill.  As I told Kathy, it is beyond rare that I agree with someone across the board regarding wellness, so I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  Take this 30 minutes and reconsider what well-being looks like to you.  Change what you believe, and you will change your life.

To find out more about Dr. Kathy Gruver:  www.kathygruver.com   and  The Alternative Medicine Cabinet (lots of great free info and downloads!)

Best piece of advice: Go for it! Make a change, try something different, and get out of your comfort zone.

What you believe to be true: If we would just love more, most of our problems would go away.  Love ourselves more, which gives us the self respect to take better care of ourselves.

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I have finally caught up with the rest of the world on Game of Thrones.  For many reasons this week, one aspect of this show has been on my mind a great deal.  And that is the topic of honor and loyalty.  This show redefines what true loyalty means, in every regard.  This extends to your family, your tribe, to someone’s life that you are sworn to protect.  The truth is this loyalty only works when it is driven by a deep sense of honor.  The word honor is not only one we don’t use very often to describe someone anymore, it is unfortunately also not a common driving force in how decisions are made.  I have thought a great deal about how honor and loyalty show up in the work place as well, or maybe more accurately said, how it doesn’t show up, or certainly doesn’t seem to last. I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic, please reach out to me on any of the links below:

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Jodi Flynn is a passionate and focused mentor and coach, providing the structure necessary for individuals and professionals to challenge their personal barriers and create the lives and careers they desire. She finds her work the most rewarding when she can witness the transformation of someone struggling to find their voice and excel in their work, to someone who is confident in their abilities, able to articulate their needs effectively, and can be an inspiration to themselves and others. She works with people to help them develop self-awareness, and then learn tools to manage, grow and thrive as an individual.

Pay attention to the things that show up in your life, that either make your life easier or more difficult. And understand this is for a reason.  Guidance shows up all the time.  Whether or not you are paying attention is another thing altogether.  My guest today, Jodi Flynn, had life help her make the decision that several times, she was unwilling to make for herself. Think about the people who were “let go” from their jobs—Oprah Winfrey, Steve Jobs, Michael Bloomberg, and Thomas Edison, just to name a few—who went on to achieve amazing success. Jodi is no different.  I think you will find this episode inspiring and hopefully pushing you to believe in yourself a little bit more.

Best Advice: Talk to a coach or mentor who is doing what you would like to be doing, or someone who will challenge your beliefs.  Someone who will ask you different questions.

The one thing you believe to be true: That God is in my corner.  I may not always being guided, I may not always listen, but the answers are always there, and I’m always being taken care of.

How to contact and work with Jodi Flynn: https://womentakingthelead.com/

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Warren Buffet was speaking to a group of students, one who asked, “How do you determine who will be successful?”  His answer was a perfect one.  (I love people who answer questions with questions.) He asked them to think back to High School and their graduating class.  He asked them to think about everyone they knew back then, and if they could pick one person that they would get to make 10% of everything that person made for the rest of their life, who would they choose?  Would they choose the valedictorian, the most popular, the one who got the best athletic scholarship, etc?  What trait do you think would most translate to future financial success?  As that was being contemplated, the next question is the one that is the show stopper, “How may people chose themselves?”  If that was all the money you could make was 10% off of someone, would you have bet on you?

If I asked you that same question right now, as you look around at everyone you know, and the question was, “Who is most likely to attain true success by the end of their lifetime?”  Would you bet on you?  I find this so fascinating that the entire episode is devoted to what it takes to believe in yourself.  I hope you spend time on the questions, as there is no one worth it, more than you.

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Stacy Cross, is the founder and co- owner of The Comfort Killers LLC. Stacy started this brand immediately after walking out of a seminar on February 14, 2016 after looking around the crowded room realizing that she wasn’t truly doing anything to control her life, finances, and destiny.

“Don’t get me wrong. Seminars are a good starting point to meet great people doing great things in business and life BUT at what point do we stop spectating and start creating? That is when I decided to Get Uncomfortable and stop BSing. It wasn’t until then that my life really changed! The catalyst was ACTION.”

As long as things are good enough, they will likely stay the same, as there is no incentive to change them.  However when things become absolutely miserable to the point that life’s current circumstance are intolerable, we will finally do something about it.  I also don’t believe that change comes from laying on a therapist’s couch for 20 years going on about how wronged you were in your childhood. Rather than hearing yourself blame everything and everyone else for 20 years, stop and say, “That’s it, I’m done with the story, the excuses, and the blame.  It’s time for me take responsibility and live the rest of my life differently.”

That’s what happened with Stacy Cross  It is her mission in life to push people out of their comfort zone, take a chance, and really start living.  I loved this conversation immensely as it crosses the three topics that are crucial to success; the willingness to fail, the ability to take risk, and embracing the unknown.

 To find out more about Stacy Cross and The Comfort Killers: www.thecomfortkillers.com

Best Advice:  If you are not dead you are not done.  You are here for something extraordinary.  You have to start asking yourself the right questions.

The one thing you absolutely believe to be true: Take action.  Act, trust, and be honest with yourself.  Leave “figuring it out” to the Universe.

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Life is never short of topics to write about!  But this time, my encounter at baggage claim, could not have been better timing as I am between two episodes on what it takes to stay Fired Up in your job, and next Monday’s show about getting out of your comfort zone and taking a chance to do what you love.  So imagine the impeccable timing of running across someone who clearly wanted nothing to do with his job (certainly not that night.)

I have said many times that how you do one thing is how you do everything.  So if we become complacent in one area of life it becomes much easier and acceptable to become that way other areas of life, until that is what defines your life. I hope in these upcoming weeks, these interviews inspire you to really think about what you are doing and why.   It is my goal that these episodes fire you up to the degree that you really question whether or not you living the life you truly want or if on some level you are settling.

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Snowden McFall, professional speaker, trainer, and author, is a 30 year entrepreneur & owner of Fired Up Professional Speaking.  A business expert who speaks on motivation, stress management, productivity and employee engagement, Snowden has authored and co-authored 6 books, including Fired Up!, which has sold over 65,000 copies. Her newest book is Stress Express: 15 Instant Stress Relievers and she is currently writing one on productivity.  Inc. Magazine later chose Snowden as finalist for “New England Entrepreneur of the Year.”   Snowden has appeared on 320 radio shows, CNN Financial News, The Home Shopping Network and Bloomberg Television.  Featured in Success Magazine, Investors Business Daily and Foxnews.com as an expert on burnout.

This week on The Game Changer Podcast, I interview Snowden McFall who is the founder of “Fired up.”  Her mission is to help people get back to the point where they once were, when they were excited and passionate about what they were doing, and what they believed in.  I think this conversation is so much more than just about your work environment.  It’s about where you are in life, and why.  If any area of your life could use a bit of a spark to reignite it to what it once was, this is the show for you.

How to find out more about Snowden McFall:  www.FiredUpNow.com

Best advice:  Every human has innate gifts.  You need to go for dreams.  Forgive your past. Be grateful for your blessings, and  ask for help.

What you believe to be true: How you treat others says volumes about yourself.  Always treat others well, and have faith in something higher than yourself.

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In this week’s episode I bridge the topic of friendship, from Monday’s podcast, and the topic of my upcoming episodes on what it takes to truly pursue your dreams.  I have some really interesting shows coming up with very unique perspectives on what holds us back, and how to get past any internal dialogue that limits us.  Once we silence our inner critic (to the best of our ability) here’s the work… becoming crystal clear about what you really want- REALLY, REALLY want.  Once you have determined that, the next step is realizing you can’t get there on your own.  You need help.  So learning how to ask for that help is just as critical as figuring out what you want, to begin with. Everything and every one that you need is in your life right now.  Start getting the word out about what your dreams are, and the help that you need in order to get there… and just see how the Universe conspires to make that happen.

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This is a unique episode.  I get to share my friends Tammy and Selena with you, who are my weekly wine-Skype chat buddies.  This time is incredibly important to me, and means a great deal to each of us.  In this episode talk about the value of friendship, why it matters, and the importance of having people in your life that are “offensively honest”.  This snipit from my blog, for this podcast, is a highlight to our conversation:

To have a friend, you must first be a friend…

Give of yourself in every way, with no expectation of a return on your investment.  This means you are generous with your time, with your support, and with your love because it’s what you want to do, not because of what you will get back.  The moment you start expecting something in return, it becomes a transactional exchange, not a relationship.  Let me state this a little more clearly; if you do anything in a relationship with the expectation of getting something in return, you are either a martyr, a manipulator, or a prostitute.  The “why” behind what you do for someone, truly defines not only your relationship, but who you are in the relationship.

To bring this back to my initial statement, I don’t believe great relationships are work. However, they do take time, commitment, and being present.  But then anything of value in your life requires that from you.  Choose who you are in relationship with wisely, it is the most important investment you will ever make.

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This week I was interviewed on another podcast.  We chatted about whether or not people can actually make a mistake and how detrimental it is to avoid change and stay in your comfort zone.  As far as “mistakes” go, I simply don’t believe we ever make a mistake.  I think every decision we make, provides us feedback to either keep heading down that path, veer off a bit, or make a complete u-turn.  A believe many people label it a “mistake” when you get an outcome that you didn’t intend.  However, that outcome could be just the thing we need, even when we don’t realize it in the moment.

As for playing it safe… this has never made sense to me – but then I host The Game Changer Podcast.  You can not be a game changer without taking on risk, having the ability to leave the pack, and getting way out of your comfort zone.  I love these topics and will continue them on this Monday’s episode, where once again the table will be turned on me, and I will be interviewed.  Until then, thank you so much for listening!

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Jen Gilchrist has been an Entrepreneur for 17 years, and a Spiritual Mentor for 6 years.  She has gone from Struggling Single Mom to a 6-figure Business Owner –making money doing what she loves and empowering others to do the same. Jen is the creator of the Blissful Bride Program and Enlightened Entrepreneur Program.

When we are in a place that we need more direction, or can’t seem to find the answers… that’s the time to turn inward and really pay attention.  The answers are not external of you, they are within you right now- but you do have to learn to listen.  That inner wisdom starts with slowing down long enough to breathe and then tune in –

Tool for having more clarity and inspiration:

T: Talk, to your body to see what you need.

L: Listen, to what your body is asking for.

C: Commit, to doing whatever is being asked of you.

To connect with Jen Gilchrist: www.empoweredwomensleadership.com

Free gift: www.empoweredwomenleadership.com/soulgift

Best Advice: Follow your heart and your dreams.  Don’t give up!

What Jen believes to be true: I know that everyone has the power that they need within them, to accomplish anything.  And you are supported and guided along the way.

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What a week! I have a new appreciation for anyone who has ever had food poisoning.  Possibly the worst physical eight hours I have ever endured.  (I think my bathroom is still recovering.)  However, it left me stuck on the couch all day Sunday, with nothing to do but move through another season of Game of Thrones.  Albeit, it’s only Season 2, I am getting in the game!  In this show, I highlight one specific episode from Game of Thrones, that was completely aligned with Monday’s podcast about desperation and listening to your inner voice.  So for that, I am grateful.  Outside of that, no so much.

If you have ever made a decision out of fear, or a place that was less than being completely grounded and solid in your thought process, you will be able to relate to this episode as well as Monday’s.  I hope these two episodes allow you to see that you aren’t alone, and you are bigger than whatever situation you are facing.  I would love to hear from you if you have gone from looking outside yourself for opinions, and have learned to rely on your own inner guidance.

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