Looking for some easy ways to better your health? It doesn’t need to be challenging or time consuming. By applying any of these 10 tips, you’ll already be taking a step in the right direction! In today’s podcast, Janelle Lynnae will be giving us 10 of her unique and easy ways to get healthier and treat your body right! We’ll be talking all about your health, looking at it from a mind, body, and soul perspective. You don’t want to miss out! Want a sneak peak? Our first tip is to get your greens in! Almost all of us have heard at some point in our childhoods to “eat your vegetables!” But it’s true! Eating greens is SO good for your body. And it doesn’t have to take a long time to make or look gourmet. Sure it can be fun to season or roast your veggies but sometimes it’s more realistic to have something quick. Janelle’s top fast veggie trick is to buy pre-cut bags of broccoli and then all you have to do is pop it in the microwave and voilà! Yummy. Fast. Easy. "Try to eat two greens a day." Now let’s talk about dessert! I know I LOVE dessert. This is often a tricky topic when it comes to health discussions. Most people don’t equate dessert to health. However, those people are definitely wrong. I spent quite a bit of my life eating the “healthy” versions of my favorite treats. Now there’s nothing inherently wrong with protein ice cream but we all know it’s not legit ice cream. I finally came to a place where I wanted the real thing so I stopped buying the healthy, low-fat, low-calorie, low-happiness alternatives. You can still have your favorite treats and be healthy! I eat ice cream every week. Maybe not everyday, but I don’t need it everyday. So ditch the dessert alternatives and enjoy your favorite desserts once a week or however often works best in your life. "Everything in moderation." Another important thing to keep in mind is water. Now I’m not just going to tell you drink more of it (although do that too) but the kind of water you’re drinking is actually really important! Water is essential in areas such as: protecting the spinal cord and other sensitive tissues, removing waste through urination, sweating and bowel movements, regulating temperature, and lubricating and cushioning joints. What most people don’t pay attention to, though, is the pH levels of their water. I recently started drinking Kangen Water®. Now what is Kangen Water®? It's delicious water created from Enagic's innovative water technology. Not only do these devices filter your tap water, but they also produce ionized alkaline and acidic waters through electrolysis. These waters can be used for various purposes, including drinking, cooking, beauty, and cleaning. Some say these waters can help slow the aging process, regulate your body’s pH level, and prevent chronic diseases like cancer. So take a look at what kind of water you’re drinking and the pH levels! Listen to today's podcast to learn more easy ways YOU can be healthier! "Balance is the key to a healthy lifestyle." Connect with Janelle on IG @janelle_lynnae and facebook, or email us at hello@nextlevelconfident.com

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10 Super Easy Ways to Be Healthier with Janelle Lynnae

Do you want to step into a leadership role in your career? Untapped emotional intelligence and communication skills might be holding you back. A study conducted by Workplace Strategies for Mental Health showed that 83% of leaders perceive themselves as emotionally intelligent, yet when these leaders were being scored by others, 47% of them were rated as “challenged” in certain areas of their Emotional Intelligence. In today's podcast, Matt Shaver, marketer and business strategist, talks about the different aspects of emotional intelligence and effective communication in the workplace and why they are important. "When it comes to effective communication, how a message is received by others is more important than how the message was created from yourself." We will be answering questions such as: Why is EI and effective communication a GAME CHANGER for your success? What happens if you're lacking these skills? What role does diversity play? How you can evaluate where you're currently at? Is there a difference between gender's communicating in the workplace? How does this tie back to CONFIDENCE? "People don't know what's in your heart or what your motivators are unless you're communicating them effectively." Sometimes it can be hard to conduct an objective evaluation of oneself. This can often result in a skewed perception of reality because we feel like we should be good in certain areas that we score ourselves higher. We might not even realize when this happens! Gathering feedback and evaluations from an unbiased eye are extremely important. "Feedback is critical." Action steps you can take: Choose three people to receive feedback from! Check out the high emotional intelligence chart and self evaluate in the areas your improvement (journal it out!) You can find the high emotional intelligence chart here! Matt Shaver has spent the last 10 years of his career in sales, marketing and strategy. From working with a startup, selling on a trading floor, to Cisco where he has spent the last 6 years and just celebrated his anniversary a few weeks ago. While he has had success in many different areas of sales, his true passion comes from the strategy that goes into making customers and organizations successful, and leading internal strategy initiatives. Connect with Matt on LinkedIn! 

How Emotional Intelligence can Advance Your Career with Matt Shaver

Stop talking crap about yourself. It's your choice! Repetitive action becomes habit. The more consistently you talk crap about yourself, the more natural and unforced talking negatively about who you are becomes. In today's podcast we will be answering questions like: How do I break a habit? Why is talking negatively bad? How can I shift my mindset? What steps should I take to see my worth? Why is it important to stop talking crap about myself? "Take the time to know yourself and what you have to offer." Talking poorly about oneself is SO common. However, after years of working with women trying to build their confidence, Janelle Lynnae has seen this specifically present in women. Women have a huge habit of talking poorly about themselves and have a hard time seeing their worth. Often, this negative self talk comes from a fear of being perceived as anything less than perfect. Whether it stems from trying to look, act, or talk perfectly, when you start beating yourself up about it, those words not only become habitual but also do not benefit you in any way! Remember: hating yourself does not make the world a better place. We also might find our negative self talk coming from a place of not wanting to come off as "too much" or cocky. Remember, you are never too much and don't let anyone try to shrink who you are. It seems as though our society has started confusing what it means to be humble and a nasty mix of negative self talk and self deprecation. Being humble is saying thank you and smiling after someone compliments you. Being humble is not rejecting compliments and giving a reason as to why their compliment doesn't apply to you. Being humble is being happy for your victories. Being humble is not disregarding anything you do well because it's not "good enough." "Look for ways to celebrate yourself." What if we started celebrating ourself instead of beating ourselves up? Maybe you're already on your way to shifting your mindset for good or maybe the idea of not engaging in negative self talk seems impossible. Wherever you're at in this journey, just know that you CAN and WILL make it to a place where positive self talk is natural and instinctive! Whatever you choose to do in life becomes a habit. However, it is totally possible to create new pathways and rewire our brains! Start by simply recognizing when you talk crap about yourself. Because these habits can be done unconsciously it's important to start by recognizing and differentiating between self talk and negative self talk. Don't be afraid to call yourself out!  After you start recognizing the negative self talk, start replacing it with either neutral or positive words. This might look something like: Negative: "I mad a mistake and I'm a failure." Neutral: "That didn't go as well as I had planned." Positive: "I tried my best and it didn't work but I'm going to keep trying!" "Your value is intrinsically set inside of you." I challenge you! Make a list of 20 things you have to offer the world, or 20 things you love about yourself. Journal it out! Head to our website www.nextlevelconfident.com to learn more about us! 

CELEBRATE Your Worth & STOP talking Crap About Yourself

Has the thought of building your brand ever overwhelmed you? Me too. There are so many aspects to consider, the task can sometimes seem daunting. If you're having a hard time getting noticed by the companies you've applied to, building your brand is exactly what can make you stand out from the rest of your competition. "Branding is everything!" Today we talk with digital marketing expert, Abby Zufelt,  who has had years of experience growing and advertising brands. In this episode, we'll answer questions such as: How do I brand myself? Why should I brand myself? What platform would be good for me? How could LinkedIn benefit me? What should I be cautious of when starting to brand myself? How does building my brand set me apart? What is a digital footprint? If you aren't exactly sure what it means to brand yourself, not to worry! Here are three great branding strategies you can follow: Know what you want to be known for (think "what's my unique angle") Establish your brand voice and be consistent! Own your domain and handles - you want control of what your personal and/or brand name is used for "You have something valuable to offer." LinkedIn is an amazing place to start your branding journey. You might be thinking that you don't have anything to offer, BUT don't be fooled! We often halt our work/growth/progress because of our limiting beliefs. It's time to challenge those and realize that you have so much to offer. Here are a couple actions steps you can take to start branding yourself today! Make a LinkedIn profile! Even if you aren't sure if it can help, it certainly won't hurt! Get LinkedIn recommendations Give one to get one! LinkedIn recommendations are a typically overlooked tool that can definitely help boost your brand! "We are all unique and you've had experiences no one else has had." Don't forget to check out the LinkedIn Do's & Don'ts episode of the Working Girl Talk podcast! Abby is a digital marketing expert, speaker and the founder of Working Girl Talk, a podcast and community for working women. Abby helps brands put their best foot forward online with strategic digital and social media advertising, SEO and email marketing. With a background in journalism and PR, Abby's work in digital marketing and branding all lead back to her passion: storytelling. You can connect on IG @workinggirltalk or @abbyzufelt

The Importance of Branding Yourself with Abby Zufelt

How are you really doing? COVID-19 has left an impact and continues to impact us all. It might leave you doubting the future. Maybe you've noticed a heightened fear of death. During these times it's so important to unpack and challenge our limiting beliefs. While online meetings, homeschooling, and wearing masks have started becoming a norm, the stress and anxiety from the pandemic don't have to be. COVID-19 has shown up swinging hard when it comes to mental health. The mental and emotional toll is not one anyone could have predicted, but there are many resources (linked below!) that are here to help. "You are not alone." According to a Kaiser Family Foundation Poll, nearly half of Americans agree that the coronavirus has hurt their mental health. Emotional distress hotlines have had an exponential increase in usage as well. You can read more about the mental health crisis COVID-19 has created on The Washington Post. In a time where hope seems futile, it is so important that as a whole, we offer hope to one another. This may seem like a difficult task, especially when you're struggling with hope yourself, but giving hope doesn't need to be a huge act. I challenge you smile. Smile at the people you see when you're on a walk. Smile at the people you connect with online. And smile at yourself when you pass by a mirror. Just this small act can bring so much brightness into people's (including your own) lives. "You were not created on accident." If you can, I want you to close your eyes for a moment. Take a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. I want you to think back to a time where nothing made sense in your life, one of the hardest times in your life. Do you have that memory in your mind? Think about how hopeless you felt at the time. Allow yourself to reflect on your life during this time. Trust that life will resume as normal, and use this time as best you can to think about what you can create, or what your dream life would look like. Steve Jobs says “you can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever.” Watch the entirety of Steve Jobs speech here! "You were born with a purpose." Never be afraid to reach out for support. Suicide Hotline: 800-784-2433 Immediate Medical Assistance: 911 Crisis Call Center: 800-273-8255 or text ANSWER to 839863 Crisis Text Line (U.S. only): Text HELLO to 741741 Go here for a full list of crisis resources I am always available and would love to connect with you guys. Whether it's to celebrate, mourn, or anything in between. I am here for each and everyone of you. The quickest way to contact me is through my email: hello@nextlevelconfident.com

Anxiety, Doubting the Future, Fearing Death + Reminder of Hope with Janelle Lynnae

Everything starts with taking 100% Responsibility. These are the words that engineer strategist and founder of Tech Diva Success, Nicole Scheffler, lives by and encourages us to live by as well. "You are creating your own life experiences" Throughout today's podcast we'll be answering questions such as: What is the secret to life? Why is taking 100% responsibility important? How can I take 100% responsibility in my life? What can I control when I respond to a situation? How can I cultivate more happiness in my life? "Taking 100% responsibility for your life is essential" Have you ever heard of E+R=O or the SCIPAB Method? We'll be diving into why these are integral parts of taking 100% responsibility of your life and how they can help you act more intentionally and purpose-driven in your life. By shifting your mindset into one that looks for what actions you can take in response to an event rather than what circumstances you can blame, you'll be able to create the life you want instead of being tied to the life your immediate emotional responses create. "Beliefs are no more than thoughts you've conditioned yourself to think over and over again" Are you looking for more happiness in your life? We encourage you to partake in the Happiness Challenge. This two step process is a great way to kickstart a life filled with joy and can aid you in the first steps of taking 100% responsibility of your life. Follow these steps: 1. Build a habit of gratitude Journaling is a great way to help make gratitude a habit 2. Control your over thinking (self talk) Try meditation! Looking for a journal to start your journey? Check out the Confidence journal! Don't forget to check out Nicole's blog! "Every outcome you've experienced in life is a result to how you're responded to an event" Nicole Scheffler is a ‘Tech Diva’ and has recently put her body of work into a collection online to help spark success for women in tech. By day, she leads the strategy for Engineering within the Americas Partner Organization and has been in tech for over 15 years. After hours, she works to contribute to this collection of podcasts, books, and blogs to help women in tech become more successful. This includes her award winning, long standing Diva Tech Talk podcast, her newly released book with Jack Canfield, and her speaking on this topic. She is also a certified Success coach! Connect with Nicole on IG @techdivasuccess and Linked In! You can also check out her website!

How to Shift your Attitude from Making Excuses to Taking Responsibility with Tech Diva Nicole Scheffler

Are you tired of people pleasing? Click here to learn the #1 way to build your confidence muscle & become who you're meant to be, not who everyone else wants you to be. Our levels of motivation are constantly changing. Being motivated feels great! But how do we deal with a lack of motivation? In today's podcast, Janelle Lynnae will walk us through her seven steps to get your motivation back! We'll be answering questions such as: What can a lack of motivation look like? What might spark a lack of motivation? How can I get motivated again? 7 Steps to Get Your Motivation Back! 1. Make a list of everything that’s pissing you off and everything you’re upset about. 2. Delete all social media apps for a few days. "Comparison is the thief of all joy" 3. Find some stuff to be happy about! AKA Gratitude 4. Find encouraging Bible verses, inspiring quotes, or watch inspiring videos or listen to an inspiring audio books. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 5. Ask the WHY Question! 6. Take a break and go have good ol fashioned fun outside. "It's okay to go slower." 7. Be patient and kind with yourself. You’re not a machine. You’re not a robot. You’re a human. Remind yourself that it’s normal to have times that feel BLEH. Anticipate things to get better, but you don’t need to fake positivity right now. And never feel ashamed to seek professional help! And don't forget to check out these great reads! You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero The 4 Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss Check out IG @eyebrowsbyshaked if you're looking for some top quality microblading! Connect with Janelle on IG @janelle_lynnae and facebook, or email us at hello@nextlevelconfident.com 

DO THIS when you feel SUPER unmotivated by Janelle Lynnae

If anything was possible, what would you do with your life? What does your ideal day and life look like? These are the kinds of questions that Matthew Shakir, Founder and CEO of Awaken Momentum, challenges us to answer. "I am stopping anything that's not allowing me to flourish in my life." Throughout today's podcast we'll be answering questions such as: What is GRIT and how do I get it? How can I create a platinum life? How do I feel fulfilled by my life? Is there a "right way" to live my best life? How do you heal from hardships? How can women and men support each other? "Create a life that is based on outstanding." We'll talk all about how to grow the GRIT within yourself and use it to propel yourself forward in life. Matthew reminds us of the infinite possibility found in creating a new 'bottom' when hardship hits and how integral these events are in reaching your life goals. Using hardships to move forward in life can definitely be hard! It's important to heal from the experiences first, in order to utilize them. Follow these steps to aid you in the process! Steps to heal: 1. Find Out Who You Need On Your Dream Team.  Maybe a coach or therapist? 2. Spend Time With People Who Empower And Inspire You! It's okay to be picky! You're the 'mean' of the five people you spend the most time with 3. Take Care Of Yourself! Journaling Emotional release (crying is healthy!) Properly fuel your body Go outside! "If I want to treat my life to the value that I know that I have the capacity to, everything has to shift." Matthew Shakir, the Founder and CEO of Awaken Momentum, is a Life and Business Coach and Men's Work Facilitator. He focuses on helping people grow and develop all areas of their life and believes that everyone has the ability to flourish and live platinum level lives. Matt has always felt called to serve others. In 2018, he launched Awaken Momentum where he is able to serve others by leading them in powerful life transformations. He encourages clients to truly tap into themselves, grow their GRIT, and start living out their ideal lives. Connect with Matt on IG @matthewshakir and facebook, or by email: Matt@awakenmomentum.com  Email Janelle or Matt to receive your copy of the Ideal Day Worksheet! And don't forget to check out Levels of Energy by Frederick Dodson

How to Get Through Hard Times by Cultivating GRIT with Matthew Shakir

Struggling to create your morning ritual? You are not alone! "If you are consistent in doing the small things in life, you will end up becoming consistent in the bigger things in life." On today's podcast we'll answer questions such as: What effect can making your bed have on your life? Why is consistency important? How can I deal with morning funk? How does self talk impact my mood? Should I celebrate the little victories? We'll talk all about the importance of a morning ritual, the correlation between making your bed and your mood, and how morning positivity can set you up for a successful day. "You can change your brain by the way you speak over yourself." If you want to give yourself a fresh start to each day but aren't sure about what steps to take, this is the podcast for you! "How you do anything is how you do everything." Learn more about the impact of making your bed at Psychology Today! Connect with me on IG @janelle_lynnae and facebook, or email me Janelle@janellelynnae.com 

How to Start Your Day like a WINNER with Janelle Lynnae

Today we welcome Melanie Spring, an international keynote speaker, emcee, and corporate trainer! Melanie is a well known "Approachable Badass" who travels internationally with her crew to create branded experiences for humans like you. Melanie will help you find your story, build your confidence, and amplify your voice. Connect with her on IG @melaniespring or go to www.melaniespring.com Throughout today's podcast we will answer questions such as: How do I share my story? How can I help myself become the person I want to be? What is stopping me from being proactive in my life? How can I grow from my story? What does it mean to be authentically me? How can I encourage people with my story? "Everything you've been through has added up to who you are today." Everyone has a story and everyone is capable of growing from their story. Melanie reminds us that from both the good and the bad we have experienced, our life story is being created. "I am right where I'm supposed to be." She talks about the how to understand your own story and how to be the author of it- you get to write what your future looks like! We also discuss the importance of being brave enough to tell your story and become aware of how it impacts the person you are today. "Speak from who you are, not as someone else." Don't forget to complete the My Life Vision workbook and explore these other awesome resources! My Life Vision workbook for free! How To Not Be Weird On Zoom webinar - 50% off with code: CONFIDENT How To Write A Stage-Worthy Talk In Under 45 Minutes free webinar You can also connect with her on Twitter, Linkedin, and Facebook to find out more about Melanie and her story!

How to be an Approachable Badass with Melanie Spring

This is a completely UN-EDITED, raw conversation between a black man that has experienced the pain of racism since the moment he was born and a white woman who's doing her best to understand. This conversation got uncomfortable for me, as the white woman, because it's easy for me to be afraid of saying the wrong thing or not understanding properly or looking ignorant.  Thank you, Chase Tucker, for sharing your wisdom from a black man's perspective about everything that's recently been brought to light in a whole new way. Thank you for helping those of us, myself included, that don't know what it feels like to gain a better understanding of what's going on and how we can all contribute to making a difference Connect with Chase on IG @chasetucker. Simple Action Steps: Follow @colorofchange on instagram Book: How to be Anti racist Netflix doc: 13th Have Uncomfortable Conversations Follow leaders in this area like @chasetucker, @shaunking and @blklivesmatter Today we will be answering these questions: I’m obviously a white female and I don’t know how it feels to be judged for my skin color for even a moment. I don’t think I’m alone in feeling this: I want to help but I don’t know how. What’s the most powerful thing I can do right now? A word that’s being thrown around right now is “systemic racsicm”. What does that mean? How can we create a change that’s lasting? I don’t want this to be some huge uproar on IG, but then have everyone forget about the importance of this movement next week. What are the best resources you’d like everyone listening to this podcast to go read, watch, and learn from? My favorite quotes: “First, acknowledge there’s a problem. That’s the first step.” "Let’s no longer make race taboo… you’re not supposed to be colorblind. God created colors for a reason! He created our different tones to be celebrated, not looked over.” “America’s system is designed like this to keep a marginalized group in prison… it’s happening intentionally in America because it’s profitable.” --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you, Chase, for sharing your perspective. I appreciate you.

A Black Coach's Perspective with Chase Tucker

Welcome Mindy Henderson, motivational speaker and accountability coach that lives in Austin, Texas! You can check her out at Mindyhendersonspeaks.com, on IG @mindyannehinderson or check out her YouTube for her uplifting, motivational content! Mindy was diagnosed at the age of 2 with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The doctors told her parents that she was supposed to die at the age of 3. At the time, they were on a medical scavenger hunt, had ended up at the Mayo Clinic, and the doctors were wrong! Mindy's dad did physical therapy with her at the age of 2 to help her get better. He didn't listen to the doctors prediction for her life. Today, Mindy lives her life from a wheelchair, but that doesn't stop her from changing lives. Mindy now offers tools and relatable strategies to help people navigate inevitable adversity, while showing them how rich their lives truly are. Mindy says that hope is one of the #1 tools for coping with adversity. I asked her if she remembers a time where she felt like a victim to her circumstances? Or was she always so positive about it?  She tell us, "Growing up, I came home from school crying on a regular basis. My parents would tell me to “Count my blessings.” All I wanted to do was cry and be angry but their message stuck. I grew up knowing how many blessings I had and ultimately my disability has made me such a stronger person!" I asked her - What is a day in your life like? In what areas do you need physical help?  "Most people can get out of bed in 5 to 10 seconds physically. For me it takes seven minutes with help from my assistant. AND I’m fiercely independent and I’ve worked hard over my life to be intentional to live as normal of a life as possible!" "Words have power! Be careful of what you say every day because it might be subtle but it sets the tone for the space you park your brain in. If you look at it the right way adversity can be temporary," "I like to say that my disability is not my problem." "You can’t compare your hardship to someone else’s hardship- if it’s a big deal to you then it’s a big deal. Don’t play the comparison game." "If you never feel your feelings, I think you will end up crashing and burning. Get quiet. Reflect on what’s happening. But you can’t camp out there. You know when you’ve been wallowing for too long. It feels good to start taking action." "The very thing that creates our adversity can be the thing that drives us to success." "The easier road is to keep numbing this. The brave road is to create the margin in your time to think about the hard things you’ve gone through in life." "You were created for a reason. Your creator does not make accidents." Thank you, Mindy, for sharing your incredible story with us. You're amazing!

Adversity is not an Excuse! How To Find Strength in Hard Times with Mindy Henderson

You might have a problem with boundary-setting if you: Are a big People-Pleaser You feel an ongoing sense of guilt or fear if other people aren’t happy with you You feel like you’re always responsible for other peoples happiness You often don’t feel “good enough” for your work, significant other, family, etc. Feel free to check out this awesome article I found called 18 Signs You Lack Personal Boundaries. This will help you put your finger on what areas you most want to grow in. Having boundaries is important because setting said boundaries with ourselves and others leads to feeling more peaceful and free. It raises your level of self-respect, confidence, and allows you to let go of people-pleasing!  In today's podcast, I will give you some ideas of strong and clear boundaries that I encourage you to implement in your life. The main 3 categories covered today include: Practical ways to set work boundaries How to speak up for yourself and create relational boundaries The importance of creating screen boundaries Check out this article, quoted on today's show, on how working on weekends impacts your well-being. The 4 Steps to a Clearing Conversation: 1.  The lie I created was.... (I'm annoying) 2. Where this lie came from... (i.e. tangible examples of things he or she did) 3. You can support me by... (not calling me XYZ) 4. What you can expect from me is... (AKA how can I show up better for you?) Like Brene Brown says, "Clear is kind, unclear is unkind." Thank you for listening! Head to our website nextlevelconfident.com to learn more.

Boundary Setting Strategies that Build Self-Respect with Janelle Lynnae

Today's guest is Kate Schoenecker is a Confidence Consultant for Next Level Confident (yes, we work together!) Personal Trainer, and Yoga Instructor! You can check out her IG @mckatester or email her hello@janellelynnae.com "Some people think their walk with anxiety has to be their reality. I don’t have everything figured out but I have experienced a lot of hope and freedom in this area so I’m passionate about helping other women." Anxiety and depression is affecting 40 million adults in the United States. 18.1% of our population. Anxiety is highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of people receive treatment. Kate shares that she’s been battling different forms of anxiety since she was 3 or 4. "I first went to therapy for Tricotilomania. But when I got older, I thought seeing a therapist made me weak. I originally saw a doctor because I thought there was something wrong with my heart, but it turns out they were panic attacks. I had tingly fingers and numbness. A hard time breathing and chest pain." We will answer questions like: How do I know if I have severe anxiety? How can I stop shaming my thoughts? How do I stop unwanted thoughts? How can I use my anxiety for good? Should I go get bloodwork done? How to have a healthy relationship with my body?  How can I have a healthy relationship with myself? Why do I have so much social anxiety when I'm heading to an event? Many of us have fearful, intrusive thoughts. These are unwelcome thoughts that cause more and more fears. This can become a scary loop where are you don’t know what is reality and what’s not. One technique that's worked for Kate is naming the fear a persons name.. like Sally. So instead of resisting your intrusive thoughts, play with them! What are the 5 creative things you have done to kick anxiety in the face? 1. Get your bloodwork taken. If you’re missing nutrients, a side effect can be anxiety. I had an Iron deficiency. I went and saw an Integrative RD. 2. Thought play. Create a separate identity for your fear. Being able to laugh at yourself and your taboo thoughts! 3. Keep track of less. What all are you keeping track of? Take an inventory of what all you’re tracking in your brain. Counting Calories. Weighing yourself every day. Social media.  4. Take inventory of your movement patterns. If you’re constantly working out super hard, doing HIIT or long runs, it might be causing elevated stress your levels. Weight lifting. Cardio. If your workouts are always super intense it can lead to chronic stress. “It’s not all about calories in, calories out. Recent studies are showing that stress is playing a bigger role in what your body looks like.”  5. Try something totally new! Keep an open mind. Something you wouldn’t have tried before. Like chiropractic care, acupuncture, a float tank, water coloring. "I don’t need to be ashamed of my anxiety. It’s not weakness. It’s fire! It’s power!" "Slow and steady wins the race. It’s okay that you don’t have it all right now!" Thank you, Kate, for sharing your powerful mind on today's podcast!

Kick Anxiety in the FACE! with Kate Schoenecker

Whether you have a dog or not, this episode will likely make you LOL, keep your mind off of COVID-19, and teach you some practical tips for life!   My husband Frankie & I got an Australian Shepherd / Border Collie mix 3 weeks ago! Our pup's name is Deni, and she's the cutest puppy in the world. Everyone who walks by her tells us she's the prettiest dog they've ever seen. Which is AWESOME! But don't let her cute looks fool you... While we love her very much, we are VERY MUCH learning lessons on patience, sacrifice, and how much work having a puppy can be!  Frankie & I will share with you: What's been the most frustrating part of having a puppy? What are the biggest sacrifices we've experienced? Why is intentionality in our marriage more important than ever? How to set boundaries, even when saying NO isn't easy? Why research makes a difference?   How to get creative with your PAWenting?  Why planning ahead & having disciplined habits matters! This quick, hilarious podcast episode will leave you chuckling to yourself over Frankie & my puppy drama, a few tips for personal growth, and either make you want a puppy really bad or decide PAWenting will never be your thang. Ha! Shout out to Dog Trainer Ben Davidson in San Diego for all his help so far!  Here is the YouTube video by Simpawtico Dog Training about How to Use a Kong Dog Toy - 90% of Behavior Problems Eliminated. If you enjoy it, please SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5 Star Review!

7 Puppy Lessons that Frankie & Janelle are Learning!

Challenge your previous ways of thinking & take action on the bold purpose-driven life you were created to live. On this show we will vulnerably discuss finding your purpose in life, strengthening your mindset, building quality relationships, and prioritizing your health. Let's get started.

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