If She Can, You Can

End of January, and you know what that means... Your effort towards your New Years Resolutions have started to fizzle and you have fallen off track.  Ever wonder why this always seems to happen and you have SO MUCH troube staying consistent?

This episode answers that question!  

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This episode is so chock full of information, I don't even know where to start!

In this episode I interviewed my own weight loss coach that helped me lose 25 stubborn pounds and keep them off.  As much as the weight loss was amazing, what's more amazing are the other changes I made to my mindset.

In this episode you will learn all about what it takes to create lasting weight loss.  You'll learn about terms like "insulin resistance," the true things that happen from the processed foods we eat, the real cause of weight gain, how to deal with urges and cravings, and all about what causes the dreaded "plateau" in weight loss that has derailed our progress countless times.

Laura de Sans is a weight loss phycisian and mindset coach.  After 15 yrs of practicing medicine she saw a lot of patients struggling to lose weight permenently.  Classic diets treat being overweight as a symptom and that's why the solutions only work temporarily.  In order to get to the root cause of the weight you need to understand why a person overeats.

Laura found that people tend to over eat for one or more of the following three reasons...

1) over hunger (a hormonal imbalance)

2)over desire (your brain gives more importance to food than it has)

3)emotional eating (using food to neutralize problems)

Luckily, all of these causes are fixable!  This opens up a whole new paradigm in the weight loss industry, work on a deeper level where weight loss is the byproduct.

"A lighter body starts with a lighter mind."

You can find Dr. Laura de Sans on instagram @lastingweightlosswithlaura or email hello@lauradesans.com

Mom burnout is a real thing, and if you are suffering from it just know that you are not alone!  In this episode you will learn about the first things to do when you're feeling burnt out, and how to move forward from there.  Being a mom is hard and the challenges are endless, but don't worry... help is on the way!

If you are feeling like you're stuck in a rut, maybe my new program is for you!  Figure It Out: Your 30-Day Blueprint to Breakthrough!  To learn more visit www.mary-beth-henry.com

Are you the type of person that often makes goals but fails to see thrm through to the end?  That's exactly how I was for SO LONG, but something clicked in my brain this year and I thought NO LONGER!  Don't get me wrong, I accomplished many things and had much to be proud of and feel great about, but there were a few things that were looming in the back of my mind for far too long.  

So far in 2023 I have accomplished 2 "big for me" goals and in this episode I break down HOW.  You will learn all about the mindset it takes, the help you need, and how to finally see your goals through to the end.  

Interested in help with your goals?  Join me in Figure It Out: Your 30-Day Blueprint to Breakthrough where I help you step by step over the course of 30 days to uncover what's been holding you back, how to overcome obstacles, and the steps you need to make strides in your life!  There is no reinvention of YOU, we're just peeling back the layers to let you shine. www.mary-beth-henry.com for more info

I'm so thrilled to share that my signature program "Figure It Out" is coming back completely revamped and better than ever!  In this episode you will learn all about what this new program has to offer.

FIgure It Out is an empowering 30-Day Bluewprint to Breakthrough exclusively designed for moms and women navigating the challenges of feeling stuck in life's monotony aka "default mode."  If you're grappling with stress, a sense of boredom, and barriers like time, money, energy, and support, you're in the right place.  In this transformative journey, we're not just breaking free from the rut but we're also building a roadmap to lasting fulfillment and growth.  

Starts November 1st!

visit www.mary-beth-henry.com for more details

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If you are feeling triggered, exhausted, and maybe even addicted to social media... you aren't alone!  The algorithm is in place to such us in and turn us into robots that purchase, lust, and obsess- it's time to take back our time and mind space!  Join me in, The Great Unfollow!

Now more than ever we need to band together to create a movement of happiness, well-being, and flourishing.  Social media was originally presented as a way to connect people, but it has quickly taken a turn.  If it doesn't inspire, entertain, connect, or educate then it doesn't deserve a place on your feed!  In this episode you will learn how to create a curated feed that you enjoy, how to get the algorithm to serve YOU instead of THEM (advertisers and META).  

I am so happy to be back after my summer hiatus!  Nothing makes me happier than sharing and podcasting!  

In this back to school edition of If She Can, You Can you will learn about what you can do with all the BIG emotions that come with the back to school changes.  You will hear all about 

-how to allow permission to be human

-how negatiivity bias works and how to work with it

-how to work around "the hot state"

-how to start conversations and work from a place of positive emotions to promote better communication and stronger relationships

-the power of intention setting with your kids

-good habits to create better days for you and your kids

This episode is a very honest look at my own experiences and flaws, and how I'm using the science of positive psychology to create a happier home and how you can too!

for more information visit www.mary-beth-henry.com

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Well, I finally accomplished a huge goal of mine and I had the help of an amazing coach.  That's right, the coach used a coach!  I learned a tremendous amount about myself and have some amazing insight to offer from this position.  

In this episode you will hear a life update about my business and foster care as well as a few things you may not know about what a coach can do for you.  

If you woud like to learn more, follow me on Instagram @_marybethhenry_

visit my website, www.mary-beth-henry.com or email me at mb@mary-beth-henry.com

If I had a dollar for everytime someone shared with me that they were in a rut...

This is such a common issue and let me tell you it is completely normal!  Life has it's ups and downs, that's what makes it interesting!  The problem is when we feel stuck in the downs and don't have a great plan to get out.  It's not easy to just "snap out of it" without a plan because we're operating from a place of negative emotions.  

In this episode you will learn 5 simple steps to get yourself out of a rut (or a slump).  I am 100% certain this process helps and that if you take the steps that you will see improvement... I don't always give my 100% guarantee so trust that this is the real deal.  

For more information about my coaching and programs, check out my website 

www.mary-beth-henry.com

or email me at mb@mary-beth-henry.com

You can also follow along on Instagram @_marybethhenry_

I am so excited to share this super important interview with you!  Meet Jessica Cuomo, a mom, teacher, and author of A Dance in the DSM: My Tango with Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and OCD.

In this episode you will learn not only all about Jessica's writing and editing process (perfect listen for anyone who aspires to publish something someday!) you will also hear the story of triumph over a postpartum mental health crisis.

More about Jessica...

"Jessica Cuomo is the author of the memoir A Dance in the DSM: My Tango with Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and OCD.

She grew up free range as an 80's kid in small town Connecticut.  After graduating Fairfield University with a Bachelors in English and a concentration in Creative Writing she went on to teach high school English for 6 years, Library Science for 2 years, and currently teaches Communications at a local high school.  

When Jessica had children, she experienced her first mental health crisis, which inspired her to share her story in the hopes of helping others who suffer frim mental illness.

When she is not writing, reading, or teaching, she's herding her two beautifully wild girls, relaxing with her husband, or hiding in her garden."

If you or anyone you know is suffering with mental health, just know you are NOT alone.  Please aske for help and TELL SOMEONE!

Call the National Maternal Health Hotline for more help.  1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS)

For more from Jessica, you can follow her on Instagram @jessicacuomoauthor or check out her website and buy her book!

www.jessicacuomo.com 

Happy New Year!  So happy to be back on the podcast this week after over a month off!

This week I'm sharing a great mental checklist to get you started on the right foot for the new year with your goals and any changes you want to make in your life.  Spoiler alert, it all starts with mindset!

Stay tuned for more episodes on mindset and goal achievement coming soon!

If you're interested in learning more about my local woskshop series, Perfectly Imperfect Parenting, in Madison, CT on January 19th and 26th, click this link!

Perfectly Imperfect Parenting Workshops

To sign up for my new and improved "Figure It Out Mindset Bootcamp" click this link!

Figure It Out Bootcamp

For more information on my workshops, programs, speaking availability, and coaching please email me at mb@mary-beth-henry.com

Do you participate in your local "Turkey Trot"?  Whether you run/walk in your local turkey trot, are planning to spend some time in the kitchen, or maybe on a long car ride to your Thanksgiving destination, this episode is PERFECT to get those gratitude juices flowing!  In this episode I speak about the benefits of a gratitude practice, and guide you through a short gratitude visualization to help deepen your gratitude on the biggest gratitude celebration of the year... Thanksgiving!

Want more?  Please download my FREE Holiday Gratitude Guide to help make your holiday season a little more MERRY this year!

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Have you ever had one of those "a-ha" moments about yourself that simultaniously made you feel relieved and ashamed?  That's what happened to me when I (the self- proclaimed "mindset maven") came to the realization that I am a judgemental person- judgemental mostly of myself.  Most importantly how it has halted my personal growth!  

If you are wondering if you are a judgmental person too or if maybe this is hindering your personal growth, I invite you to listen in to this episode of both self discovery and a recipe for change.  Judgement is a problem, but it can easily be transformed into learning and therefore LOTs of personal growth.  

Ok, this episode has been a long time coming.  I am FINALLY sharing the nitty gritty and breaking down my story for you in hopes that it resonates and sparks you to want to take some action!  I have always been a big believer in authenticity, but fear I haven't been fully authentic because I am always only sharing part of my truth.  I realize that I don't share much of my personal struggles in fear that I will be judged, but the truth is my struggles are a necessary part of my business!  These struggles are what lead me to positive psychology.  This is how I found solutions that WORK, and continue to work when I fall off track.  

Enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more! 

Have you ever had an idea for a new product that you think would be useful, but have NO IDEA how to start a product based business?  If so, this is the episode for you!  Nicole Charles is a wife, mom of 4, and high school teacher that found a solution to picky eating for her children.  With the help of her son, Declan, she came up with an amazing product line- My Fancy Lunch!  Please check out this episode to learn more about these amazing products and to hear all about this busy mother's journey.  

Check out www.myfancylunch.com and follow Nicole on Instagram @myfancylunch.  For free shipping, please use code "FancyFree"

If you have big dreams and goals, this is the episode for you.  I'm so excited to bring Emiliya Zhivotovskaya into your ears with her story.  I had the privilege of interviewing Emiliya about her experience in creating a program that brings positive psychology to the masses, a program that I am lucky enough to be participating in too.  Please read on to learn a little bit more about Emiliya...

Emiliya is the founder and CEO of The Flourishing Center, a New York City based, Benefit Corporation (B-Corp) that is dedicated to increasing the flourishing of individuals, organizations and communities worldwide.

She is the creator of the acclaimed Certification in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) program offered online worldwide, which has trained over 1,500 practitioners to date.  She is the creator of the Bounce Back Better (B3) Program, Applied Positive Psychology Coaching Certification (APPC), Flourishing Skills Group (FSG) Program, iMMi Program, co-founder of the Positive Educator Certification (PEC) Program, creator of the PERMA-V Model and the 5i Change Agent Model. (If you haven't noticed, she likes creating and is an "inventor" in our 5i Change Agent Model.)

Emiliya holds a Master's Degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Positive Psychology and is currently pursuing her PhD in Mind-Body Medicine from Saybrook University.  Emiliya holds a Master Certified Coach (MCC) credential with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), as well as over a dozen certifications in modalities ranging from coaching to yoga, Reiki, intenSati, Thai massage, biofeedback, motivational interviewing, and more.

Prior to her work in the science of wellbeing, Emiliya was a professional party entertainer for over 12 years.  She brings her entertaining background to her work today as a "pra-cademic-preneur"; first and foremost she is a practitioner working in the field with individuals and organizations, then a researcher and academic, and an entrepreneur, focusing not just on the growth of The Flourishing Center, but is passionate about the craft of entrepreneurism and helping others grow their work.  She integrates these tools into a unique approach to vitality and mind-body health, inspiring and empowering others to craft a life of thriving mentality, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and financially.

As people who care about our personal growth we look for answers, hacks, and insight from all the self help gurus.  We try all the tricks, but still we find ourselves falling short.  But why is this?  It's because we're focusing on the how instead of the mindset we need to get there.

The superpower needed is personal integrity.

In this episode you will hear what personal integrity really means in terms of creating the life you want, why it's so important,  and what you can focus on to try to create more of it.

Looking to create more in your life?  Sign up for my FREE 3 Day Figure It Out Jumpstart, Oct 18th, 19th, and 20th.  All you'll need is 15 mins a day and I will teach you how to start figuring out your next move, create more happiness, and to create a happier home life!

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We all know that it's important to work out our bodies, but it's equally important to work out our minds!  This 15 minute exercise will change your life for the better almost immediately.  Imagine in just 15 mins a day being able to feel happier, think more clearly, and have a greater sense of wellbeing?  Check out this episode to learn this quick and easy tool that will change everything for you.  

After a few month podcast hiatus, I'm so thrilled to be back and sharing this important message with you again!  If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a 5 star rating and a review!

Please follow me on Instagram on my NEW account, @lets_figure.it.out

and check out my website for more information on my bootcamp, speaking, and workshops!

www.mary-beth-henry.com

Ever wonder what life coaches do and wonder if you can "DIY"?  In this episode I break down the steps you need to take to coach yourself to success!  Coaches can help in many ways- they provide insight, cheer you on, provide accountability, and tell you the "hard truth", but there are still many things you can do on your own!  Listen to this episode to see if DIY coaching is for you!

Looking for a little more accountability and guidance in the process?  Sign up for Figure It Out- 60 Day Bootcamp!  Session 2 starts on Monday, May 9th and sign ups are LIVE!  Sign up today!

"You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there ya have The Facts of Life!"  What if you took a little inspiration from Blair from The Facts of Life plus all that you've learned about life through your experience with the pandemic?  What would you get?  Sound interesting?  Well then, you must listen to my latest episode of If She Can, You Can!

In this interview with host of the "Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them" Podcast, Carmelita Tiu (Cat), you will hear the inspiring story of how a former "Type A" let go and set off on an adventure with her family that they will never forget!

A little about Cat:

"Service, creativity, relationships, and human potential- these things inspire Carmelita (Cat) Tiu as a lawyer, podcaster, creative, educator, and parent.  After receiving her art degree and her law degree, she worked as an attorney at The Oprah Winfrey Show and OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network for several years then pivoted to the design and advertising world.  She also held adjunct professorships at DePaul University and Columbia College Chicago, and served boards of numerous cultural and community service organizations.  

As a curious and committed mom of two daughters, Cat recently launched the podcast, "Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them," a show that inspires mindful and growth oriented moms of girls-- so they can show up for themselves and their daughters they way they want to.  "Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them" is on all major podcast platforms or head to www.knowberaisethem.com 

Though she's based in Chicago, she's currently looping around the U.S. with her family for the 2021-2022 school year-- a bucket list dive into memory making, hyper-focusing on the family, and pouring into new projects."

You can find Cat and more information collowing her on instagram @knowberaisethem