Season 2 is finally here! In Episode 30, I free-flow and speak on my experiences and biggest learnings over the past year of my life. I'm sure the last year has been wild in many ways for us all. Take a breath, relax and enjoy :) Huge love and respect for all my listeners out there, I see you! Please share this episode if it helps you in any away. What has been your biggest lesson over the last year? Message me on Instagram and I will include it in the intro of the next episode. ---> Instagram: alex_normandin If you get value from my podcast and it feels right for you, you can support the show by donating here :) or just enjoy for free! https://anchor.fm/alexnormandin/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexnormandin/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexnormandin/support

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What I've Learned in the Last Year | Letting Go & Surrender

In Episode 29, I had the pleasure and honour of sitting down with Michelle O'Brien(@obrien.fitness). We discussed how you can turn your passion into your paycheck, how you can find your purpose/passion, university/formal education vs real-life experiences, what does success really mean, and why the comfort zone is a dangerous place to stay. Michelle O'Brien is an accredited and practicing Kinesiologist, Nutrition Specialist, Chronic Disease Prevention & Management Consultant & Personal Trainer with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. Michelle has been heavily involved in the medical health and fitness industry for over 20 years. After graduating from the University of Winnipeg with her Bachelors in Kinesiology & Applied Health, Michelle became a Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist where she worked with cardiac patients both in pre and post-operative care in a medical fitness setting. After discovering her passion for entrepreneurship, Michelle embarked on opening her very own medical fitness business, O'Brien Fitness. Michelle is a highly sought-after Medical Fitness Expert. O'Brien Fitness has been featured on the cover of the Spring 2018 Edition of Fitness Business Canada Magazine for her innovation in the Online Health and Wellness Coaching space. Michelle was again just recently featured in the Spring 2019 Edition for her success as a Global Online Coach. Michelle's diverse client roster extends from Vancouver, Canada down to Buenos Aires, Argentina to Frankfurt, Germany to Sydney, Australia. When Michelle is not coaching clients you can find her on CTV News Winnipeg Morning Show Live where she offers her expert wellness advice to viewers - everything from nutrition to stress management. So welcome to the show a retired dancer and bikini competitor with the world natural bodybuilding federation, a certified bodybuilding judge with the WNBF, and a happily married wife to her husband Greg and their 1-year-old bulldog. Michelle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obrien.fitness Michelle's Website: https://www.obrienfitness.net FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_normandin Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexnormandin TikTok: TikTok.com/alex.normandin All other things: linktr.ee/AlexNormandin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexnormandin/message

How To Live The Life YOU Love | Real Time With Michelle O'Brien

In this week's episode(28), I had the honour of sitting down with the queen of charity and passion, Mandy Maree. We talked about her amazing journey from her as a little girl, to eventually opening up a school in Africa. We also discussed living in your heart and truth, the importance of doing one thing daily that scares you and living in your fullest expression, unapologetically. Mandy Maree is here to make a global impact. For her, pursuing her purpose is a journey of pursuing her heart. She feels she has been misunderstood her entire life, especially when she tells people her passion for serving and helping others is not what she does, it’s who she is. It's within her and has been since she was a little girl. It began with volunteering with the homeless, to building a library in Tanzania and running charity events to support not-for-profit organizations. She is now aspiring to build a youth hub to support and empower young kids through creative expression. All she knows is that her purpose is much bigger than herself and more about how she impacts the lives of others on a daily basis. You can follow Mandy's journey here: https://www.instagram.com/mandymelhuish/ Watch this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexdillon8 Follow my journey here: linktr.ee/alexnormandin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexnormandin/message

Why Living Your Truth is a Superpower | Real Time With Mandy Maree

In Episode 27, Simon & I go over accepting your outside environment, how to reclaim control of your body, your mind, your focus and your language. We go over practicing loving awareness(exercise included) of whatever emotions arise, observing & accepting your emotions vs controlling them. We discuss how to manage your expectations in this unique time and more. Simon Skipper is the CEO of Skipper Photography, keynote speaker, certified coach from Emographics & Tony Robbins Mastery University, entrepreneur, world traveler and founder of The F.I.R.E. Method. Simon has won multiple national and international awards for his documentary photography work and photographed everything from the refugee crisis to astronauts and the Queen's birthday. He has been the co-author of several books in the bestselling Startup Guide series and a successful entrepreneur for 10 years, featured on stages and in an array of podcasts and articles. He credits his success and growth largely to his regular work with mentors, coaches and Mastermind groups, as well as to thousands of hours spent in personal development work and adventures in +60 countries. Simons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialskippz/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexnormandin/message

Reclaiming Control in Uncontrollable Times With Simon Skipper

In isolation because of the corona virus? Not sure what to do with all this uncertainty and extra time? For this weeks episode, I invited Angela Taylor onto the show. She is the Founder and CEO of Inspire Community Outreach, Mental Health and Accessibility Expert, Trainer & Public Speaker. Her mission is to support youth and families with unique challenges while celebrating their strengths. Angela & I discuss our thoughts and methods on accepting isolation and making the most of it. We also dive into how to heal trauma and stay present.  You can find all of her info at www.inspirecommunityoutreach.ca My Instagram alex_normandin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexnormandin/message

Feeling Lonely? Embracing Isolation With Angela Taylor

Brett Bailey is the founder and host of the " Life Like A Movie " podcast. He is in total life exploration mode and is constantly challenging himself. His current challenge is 3 days with no talking, music, podcasts and TV. As well as biking 100km's in 1 week. In the past he's completed challenges such as 30 books in 30 days, climbing to the top of a mountain in winter with no shirt on and he's currently on the path interviewing 1000 people. This guy is incredible and his energy is contagious. This episode is filled with so many hidden gems and i truly hope you get incredible value from this one. Enjoy! Brett's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brettbaailey/ Brett's Podcast: Life Like A Movie https://open.spotify.com/show/29gQ11P7Ya3cx9s9b2hzZw?si=CusuhMWPQZWxNGfi9_wqlg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexnormandin/message

Brett Bailey on Creating A Life Resume Over A Work Resume

Failing is a bad thing. Never let go of a "good thing" go. "Take it easy. You're going to burn out". These are all things I've been told throughout my life and I have discovered to be wrong. In Episode 24, I explain very simply why failing, momentum and letting go are 3 major keys in happiness. I give my perspective, insights and tips on all of them. They have all impacted me very personally and have helped me grow quickly and I am certain they will do the same for you. Enjoy my friends! If you like / love this episode, please share it in whatever way feels right for you 

Failing, Momentum & Letting Go

In Episode 23, I have the pleasure and honour of interviewing the one and only Nathan Meola. Nathan is a life coach based out of Australia. He went from weighing 500+ pounds / 250kg's, to finding his true passion and purpose of being on this earth. Nathan is a real life example of what's possible and is one of the most honest and genuine souls I've ever met. In this Episode, we dove deep into his story, how he got out of his path to self destruction and how you can quit things not serving you and commit to the things that will. Enjoy this episode LOADED with valuable, useful, simple and practical tips, stories & strategies to help you have the best quality of life possible. All of Nathans content can be found on his facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nathanmeola --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexnormandin/message

Nathan Meola on Why Quitting Can Be A Good Thing

Do you ever wake up after sleeping 7+ hours and still feel tired? If you answered yes, this one is for you! In Episode 22, I break down the basics of sleep, the different stages of sleep and share with you my top tips I've learned over the last 4 years on getting a deeper sleep and waking up feeling rejuvenated. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexnormandin/message

Sleep 101 | How to Improve Your Quality of Sleep

In Episode 21, The Valentines Day Special, I dive deep into my love stories, explain what they've taught me and share my self love habits and rituals with you. I truly hope you get value out of this episode 

What Love Has Taught Me

This weeks Random Rant is all about the opinions of others. Quick & to the point, this episode is a loving and respectful reminder of why you should NEVER care about what people think about you. Enjoy! Whoever shares this on their social media will get a shoutout on next weeks episode --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexnormandin/message

Why You Need to Stop Listening to the Opinions of Others | Random Rant

Feeling pleasure is a beautiful thing. However, why is pain always avoided and never used to our advantage? In episode 19, I explain what Neuro Linguistic Programming(NLP) is (in a simple way). I share a NLP technique called " The Dickens Process " and give you the step by step process on how to do it. I explain how to use a mixture of pain and pleasure to light a fire or energy inside of you that will never go away unless you allow it to. I share the difference between the conscious and unconscious mind and how we can better understand our nervous system. I hope this process / technique provides tremendous value to your life as it did for mine. With love, Alex Normandin 

How To Use Pain & Pleasure To Build The Life You Want

Ever feel overwhelmed? With so much going on in your life, around you and in your head? We live in a world of constant distraction and over stimulation. Society is always trying to sell us more "stuff". New phone, new clothes, new car, new furniture or whatever it may be. So in Episode 18, I dive into Minimalism and all the potential benefits that it may bring you and that it's brought me. This episode will give you an idea of how minimalism could improve the quality of your life, your relationships, your experiences and, happiness and fulfillment. Subscribe if you haven't already & please share this episode with 1 person who you believe it would help. Much love --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexnormandin/message

How & Why I Became A Minimalist

In Episode 17, I give you 5 simple "techniques" to manage stress. Stress is a part of everyones life and learning to master your emotional intelligence can help you in all areas of your life. These are 5 things I do on a regular basis to manage my stress, stay present and enjoy my time here on earth. If you enjoy this episode, please share it in whatever way feels right for you. Enjoy! See more behind the scenes of my life on Instagram & Snap: alex_normandin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexnormandin/message

5 Ways To Manage Your Stress

In Episode 16, I got the chance to have a conversation with Dale Chube. He's the author of the #1 book in new parenting releases on Amazon, " Oh Sh*t! I'm going to be a dad", a speaker, podcast host, personal trainer and coach for new and expecting dads. Dale & I flow through the importance of taking action, leading with your heart and he explains his simple 3 Step D.A.D Method to take advantage of an "Oh Sh*t!" moments and move into action that will help you grow. Dale keeps it incredibly simple and you can tell by his calm and confident presence the reason for his success both in business and in family life. New episodes EVERY MONDAY. Subscribe if you haven't already and please share this podcast or episode on social media if you find it helpful. Enjoy 

Dale Chube On How To Get To The Next Level, Grow & Live Life On Your Terms

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