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!

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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!

Welcome today's guest, Marta Spirk, Women’s Empowerment Coach! Join the Women’s Empowerment School @ Martaspirk.com or follow Marta on IG @Martaspirk. Sooo... let's talk Coronavirus. Because no one else is talking about it, right?? Just kidding. We want to give a couple tips of ways to use this time to reflect & find gratitude for your life! We are isolated and secluded in a time of crisis.. and it's a weird time without a doubt. And because you're isolated, your weakness’s will likely be exposed during this time, and that's normal. Press into the silence. It's more important now than ever to get centered. We will be answering questions such as: How can you find motivation during this time? What are 3 practical things you can do right now during this time of “self quarantine” to practice self-love?   How can you be proud of yourself during this time? What are you going to do with this extra time on your hands? How can you find forgiveness for yourself? Stress is a choice... what calms you down? Please know that fear is normal, but when your fear is growing, it might be created by the hysteria from social media. Setting social media boundaries is crucial during this time! We strongly encourage you to take your emotional health seriously right now because your emotional health leads to your physical health. Marta & I are here for you. If you are struggling with fear, loneliness, or anxiety and want to talk to someone for support, we are here for you.  Please don't hesitate to reach out & get the help you need.

Find Gratitude During the Coronavirus with Marta Spirk

 Do you feel like you don't belong amongst all the smart people you work with?   Do you feel like you're not good enough to apply for a high level promotion at work?   Do you feel like you haven't earned your accomplishments and don't deserve the praise you're getting?   Do you find yourself thinking your ideas and skills aren't worthy of other's attention?   And most importantly - How do you heal this conversation in your head?!? In todays podcast we will talk about how you can deal with and heal from your imposter syndrome in the workplace. 

5 Ways to Heal your Imposter Syndrome with Janelle Lynnae

Today's Guest, Gabrielle Westbrook @gabriellewestbrook_ is an Enneagram Coach that helps women who feel purposeless connect to their voice and find their identity through honesty & self-discovery.  We're going to talk about how this HAWT new personality test, called the Enneagram, is a great resource for personal growth & transformation. It's like an internal GPS that guides you on your inner work! Questions Discussed: How is Enneagram different from Myers-Briggs or Strengthfinders? Are personalities formed via nature or nurture? What should I do if I feel like my life is on autopilot? What is my Shadow Self vs my Authentic Self? Why do I find myself in this toxic, repetitive loop? How do I become a healthier versions of myself? Is my subconscious mind or conscious mind at work? How do I grow in self awareness?  We will go through each types: 1. Have the need to.. 2. Core desire 3. Core weekness 4. Childhood message 5. Core longing of their heart By the way.... Taylor Swift - are you a 1??? A few awesome people you should check out, mentioned today: Brendan Bushard Dave Ramsey Rachel Hollis Claire Guentz Action Steps: Take the Enneagram test! (duh) Learn more about each type The Road Back to You book Podcast called The Liturgist episode 37 Connect with Gabrielle on her website TheHopeHealers.com - COMING SOON! Or, head to her IG @gabriellewestbrook_ for tons of free enneagram education.

ALL. THINGS. Enneagram!!!! with Gabrielle Westbrook

Today's quick episode is with yours truly & we'll discuss: - How can I stay healthy when I’m so busy? - How do I meal prep? - What to do if I have no time for working out? - How to manage stress when I work so much? - Is a night routine important? - When should I drink water? - When should I grocery shop? -And many valuable questions you didn't even know you should be asking! Hey there! Head to my website at www.NextLevelConfident.com to get on the email list to get insta pot recipes & grocery lists and more that I'm sending out tomorrow. Thanks for listening & feel free to reach out if you have questions- janelle@janellelynnae.com

7 Easy Health Tips for a Busy Young Professional with Janelle Lynnae

Kelly Ann is a Beauty Biz Marketing Coach that helps women reach their highest potential through mindset and marketing strategies. This episode is one of the most raw, vulnerable stories we’ve had thus far.  Kelly will talk about everything from addiction & opioid problems in the US to depression & drinking to numb the pain to self-love, gratitude, and Tony Robbins. Connect on IG: @iam_kellyann We will answer these questions: Why is it so hard to ask for help when you’re a hot freakin mess? Why do I keep attracting the same kind of things in my life? What advice would you give women that are in the middle of a funk right now? What would the highest version of yourself do? Why meditation, yoga, or visualizations? Ask yourself: What’s the worst that could happen? My favorite Quotes From Today's Podcast: “Drop into your heart. Get out of your head.” “I became more confident after going through all of this because it showed me what I was capable of.” “Your relationships are a reflection of how you’re feeling about yourself.” “Rock bottom brought me to my knees. Have faith that everything will get better. Don’t stay in your victim mindset. Take your power back.” Thank you, Kelly Ann for vulnerably sharing your story with us. 

HOW TO STEP AWAY from YOUR FUNK & Take Action with Kelly Ann

This 17 minute episode explains what is The Confidence Workshop is & why the women in Corporate America will massively benefit from the workshop! Todays podcast is with yours truly, Janelle Lynnae, CEO of Next Level Confident. Do you ever find yourself spending way too much time thinking about that ONE thing you did wrong? Do you over-analyze situations at work, frustrated with how you handled it, wishing you could go back and re-do it? When you "fail" at something, do you hear a voice in your head saying "YOU are a failure" ? Would you have a hard time saying 5 - 10 things you love about yourself when asked on the spot? Do you feel like you want something so badly but are confused as to why you don't see the results you want? We will discuss all of this and more. Please head to our website at www.nextlevelconfident.com & reach out to see if The Confidence Workshop is a good fit for the women of your company.

Build Your Confidence in the Workplace with Janelle Lynnae

Natalie Adele is a yoga instructor at a studio & spa in Hartford, Connecticut. Connect with her on IG @yogi_on_fire or go to her website at Vasutribe.com On todays podcast, we answer these questions: What does it mean to have a Phone vacation?  Why should I take a phone vacation? Have you ever thought about how much time you spend on your phone & how that might negatively impact your lifestyle? What am I filling my time with that doesn’t need to be there? How does being off your phone effect your sleep?  Why do we rely on our phones so much? How can we create the space to think deeply about our life?  Why are Natalie & I so passionate about getting off the phone? "I began examining my relationship with my phone."  "The phone stresses out our nervous system, but when you strip away distractions you can figure out how you’re really feeling in any given moment." "Are you feeling bored? Or is it being present? Maybe that’s what peace feels like..." 

5 Lessons I Learned from a Phone Vacation with Natalie Adele

Gary Ware is a Strategic Play Consultant. Yes. You read that correctly. He helps companies & professionals level up their skills & become the best versions of themselves through fun & entertainment. Connect with Gary on IG: @Garyware Click here for your Free PLAY PDF Topics included: “The opposite of play isn’t work. It’s depression.” Why should you live a playful life? How do you stay curious? What brings you joy? Are you experiencing burnout? What is your intention in any given moment? What are some forms of play we can do as adults? Bottom line: Adults need play. Play reduces stress. Learn how to get uncomfortable- don't do something just because "things have always been this way". Average sucks so be willing to take leaps of faith. What’s the worst that could happen? The worst is that you go back to what you were doing before. Resources Mentioned: Breakthroughplay.com Go to an Improv class near you! Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work ZAPPOS book  Michelle Poler  The Y exercise Click here for your Free PLAY PDF 

How to Reduce Stress & Begin Living a Playful Life with Gary Ware

Frankie & I are Aggressively Paying Off Our Debt... So I wanted to share our journey with you- from start to finish.  I know talking about money (or the lack there of) is far from sexy or popular, but I wish people talked about it more. And even though I’m not a financial guru, I will vulnerably share with you where we are at when it comes to budgeting, debt, and our new mindset around money. Today I will answer these questions to the best of my ability: Why should you want to be debt-free? What is gazelle intensity? How much debt does the average American have? What about student loans? Why save for your future while you’re young? How important is your FICO score? How can I become a millionaire? This episode is packed with fun & interesting facts Frankie & I have learned in the last 2 weeks since starting our Financial Peace journey.  Please feel free to ask questions or ask for support. I know this is a scary topic and I want to help you process this instead of feeling shame around it.  Email me for the quickest response - Janelle@janellelynnae.com Resources mentioned: Every Dollar Budgeting App Investment Calculator Join the nearly 6 million people who've used Financial Peace University to pay off debt, save and invest for the future. National Study of Millionaires U.S. National Debt Clock

Debt, Budgeting & Money- All the Scary Topics We Like to Avoid by Janelle Lynnae

This podcast is perfect for you whether you are single, dating, engaged or married & want honest, raw conversations around "Taboo Topics". My guest today is a top notch Lifestyle Blogger that empowers women to live their best life through style, beauty and wellness. Welcome, Claire Guentz - @Claireguentz We will answer juicy questions such as: What makes a woman attractive to a man? Why use a dating app (like Hinge) if you're single? What are some practical tips to showing a guy you're confident? How do you know if he's "the one"? Who brings up the topic of marriage? Favorite part about marriage & the most challenging part? How do you bring up hard topics to your significant other? Is the first year of marriage always the hardest? How often should you & your husband have sex? How much foreplay should you have before sex? Who should be in charge of the finances? And SO. MUCH. MORE. JUICY. STUFF. Mentionables: Claire's Blog: Fitness & Lifestyle Tips Claire & Stephen's Podcast: The Husband & Wife Podcast Relationship Book: What Makes Love Last? by John Gottman Sex book: 101 Nights of Great Sex 

Dating Apps, Sex & Marriage- the Inside Scoop with Claire Guentz

How can you #killthediet culture FOR GOOD?? Unfortunately, no one is actually being educated on what food does to the body from a health perspective. Instead of following the strict rules of a diet, 2020 is your year to learn how to have a healthy relationship with food, understand your inflammation levels, and manage the toxicity levels in your body. Connect with my guests on instagram: @i.am.willpowered @breezy.wellness Click here to join Will-Powered's 30 Day Challenge - use JANELLE10 to get 10% off your first month.  Some topics Covered:  Yo-yo Dieting  Anti inflammatory foods Clean 15 List  Dirty Dozen List  Gut Health Branch Basics Cleaning Supplies What are macros? What does it mean to intuitive eat? Will Armijo shares his story: "I grew up as an only child with 2 working parents and ate a lot of McDonalds.." "I was a baseball player but struggled with my weight. I wanted to be fit like the people I saw in the magazine, so I started with the Atkins diet in secret." "I became obsessed with nutrition, I wanted to have the lowest body fat ever & ripped muscles, so I started doing body building in my early 20’s." "With body building, there was a lot of vanity & ego involved. I thought that being a body builder would make me healthy, but a lot of these body builders didn’t actually care about their internal health. Through the process I learned it's not just about looking good but also feeling good." Briana Owen shares her story: "I had breast implants - I thought if I look a certain way then I’ll love myself. But learned that internal health matters more." "I was very sick with Chronic Fatigue, hypothyroidism, and all the doctors had different diagnoses… turns out my breast implants caused an autoimmune disease." This informative, powerful episode is not one that you want to miss!

Kill The Diet Culture & Learn How to Lose Weight the Healthy Way with Will Armijo & Briana Owen

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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