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    Parachute Advice

    A podcast about everything life threw at me that I learned to survive. From the physical, mental, emotional and financial twists and turns after losing both my parents by 25, job loss, near bankruptcy at 31 to how finally losing 200 pounds changed my life at 42! Let me tell you how I packed my parachute with every experience and the knowledge it gave me to land on my feet happier and healthier than I expected! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
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    Episodes (52)

    Episode 22 Cooking healthy for the Holidays

    Episode 22 Cooking healthy for the Holidays

    Today’s episode is all about healthy ideas for eating and cooking through the holidays. I share tips and tricks to stay on your diet or in maintenance through the holiday period. I also share recipe ideas for cooking a healthy Thanksgiving or Christmas meal. 

    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usNovember 21, 2023

    Replay Season 1 How to eat out when on a diet or weight loss plan

    Replay Season 1 How to eat out when on a diet or weight loss plan

    Today’s episode covers how I managed through dining out while I was on my weight loss plan and the path to losing 200 pounds

    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usNovember 07, 2023

    Replay Season 1 Dieting through the holidays and special occasions

    Replay Season 1 Dieting through the holidays and special occasions

    Today’s episode covers how I managed through the holidays and special occasions while I was on my weight loss plan and the path to losing 200 pounds

    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usOctober 24, 2023

    Replay Season 1 Episode 14 Weight Loss Maintenance

    Replay Season 1 Episode 14 Weight Loss Maintenance

    Today’s episode is all about my transition to maintenance calories and the start of my long term lifestyle changes. The hardest part of dieting is when it ends. Now you have to sustain all the hard work. Avoiding the pitfalls of your old lifestyle



    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usOctober 10, 2023

    Episode 19 How to use LinkedIn

    Episode 19 How to use LinkedIn

    Today’s episode covers an interesting topic. I share my tips and tricks on how to use LinkedIn to build your career and potentially find your next job. I give some of my thoughts on what should and should not be on LinkedIn and ways it should and shouldn't be used.



    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com

    Replay Season 1 Impacts of Mental Health on Weight Loss

    Replay Season 1 Impacts of Mental Health on Weight Loss

    Today I will discuss my struggles with depression and anxiety. I will cover some of the coping strategies I have used and what was important over my weight loss journey for me to be successful losing 200 pounds.

    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usSeptember 12, 2023

    Episode 18 How to handle death and grief

    Episode 18 How to handle death and grief

    Today’s episode covers a topic I know far too much about. The death of parents, family, and friends. I share things I have learned and experiences I have had. I give some tips for how to navigate this tough situation and things I wish I had known. But most of all I try to guide you through the toughest experience you will have in life. One that will happen no matter how much you tell yourself it won't.



    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 17 I got a new job!

    Episode 17 I got a new job!

    Today’s episode covers the process I went through to make the move to a new position. I cover my thoughts on counter offers, making “I will leave for a new job" threats, dealing with recruiters and I share some funny stories. Including how HR called me a liar and the time I failed an online personality test.



    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usAugust 15, 2023

    Replay: Season 1 Career Development: Job Search How To Guide

    Replay: Season 1 Career Development: Job Search How To Guide

    I am resharing this episode from season one. I think it could be very helpful in the current job market and economy. Today’s episode is an outline of how I have managed my career and the resulting job searches as I have moved through my career. I share tips on resumes, LinkedIn, and the interview process. I even walk you through the offer acceptance process and how to give your 2 weeks notice.

    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usAugust 01, 2023

    Replay: Season 1 Career Planning: How to know when to change jobs

    Replay: Season 1 Career Planning: How to know when to change jobs

    I am resharing this episode from season one. I think it could be very helpful in the current job market and economy. Today’s episode is all about my experiences with managing my career after being laid off. I share insights in how I have increased  my salary by more than 2 times in 10 years and the red flags I watch for. Your job and how it impacts you plays a role in every aspect of your life. Now is your chance to take control of your own destiny!



    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usJuly 18, 2023

    Episode 14 My favorite Savory Snack items for dieting

    Episode 14 My favorite Savory Snack items for dieting

    Today’s episode covers all of my favorite sweet snack items I eat and keep on hand now that I am on maintenance. I share tips on where to get them from grocery stores like Aldi, Fresh Thyme, Pick n Save/Kroger and more. I also cover recipe ideas and how I used them to make filling flavorful food.



    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usJuly 04, 2023

    Episode 13 My favorite Savory Snack items for dieting

    Episode 13 My favorite Savory Snack items for dieting

    Today’s episode covers all of my favorite savory snack items I eat and keep on hand now that I am on maintenance. I share tips on where to get them from grocery stores like Aldi, Fresh Thyme, Pick n Save/Kroger and more. I also cover recipe ideas and how I used them to make filling flavorful food.



    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usJune 20, 2023

    Episode 12 Hard learned lessons after getting laid off

    Episode 12 Hard learned lessons after getting laid off

    Today’s episode covers some of the core hard learned lessons I got after losing my job. I also share some tips and tricks to be prepared if it was to happen to you. All of this is info I learned after being out of work for 12 months and nearly going bankrupt. I hope this helps if it was to happen to you. I also share some preemptive things everyone should do to be prepared for a possible layoff. In the end job loss, getting laid off, or facing the possibility of a layoff can be hard, but with some preparation it can be easier than it needs to be.



    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usJune 06, 2023

    Episode 11 My favorite cooking support items for my diet

    Episode 11 My favorite cooking support items for my diet

    Today’s episode covers all the support items I used while cooking during my diet. I share tips on where to get them from grocery stores like Aldi, Fresh Thyme, Pick n Save/Kroger and more. I also cover recipe ideas and how I used them to make filling flavorful food.



    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usMay 23, 2023

    Episode 10 My favorite vegetables for my diet

    Episode 10 My favorite vegetables for my diet

    Today’s episode covers all the vegetables I ate while losing weight. I share tips on where to get them from grocery stores like Aldi, Fresh Thyme, Pick n Save/Kroger and more. I also cover recipe ideas and how I used them to make filling flavorful food.



    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usMay 09, 2023

    Episode 9 My favorite fruits and Carbohydrates for my diet

    Episode 9 My favorite fruits and Carbohydrates for my diet

    Today’s episode covers all the fruits and carbohydrates I ate while losing weight. I share tips on where to get them from grocery stores like Aldi, Fresh Thyme, Pick n Save/Kroger and more. I also cover recipe ideas and how I used them to make filling flavorful food.

    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usApril 25, 2023

    Episode 8 Tips to build habits towards a healthy lifestyle

    Episode 8 Tips to build habits towards a healthy lifestyle

    Today’s episode I cover some of my tips and tricks to building micro habits towards a healthy lifestyle. I share some of my personal experiences and what I did to get to this point in my life. These are the tips and tricks that led me to losing 200 pounds and getting in the best shape of my life. Including how I got into spin, running, and strength training to manage my new lifestyle and health.



    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usApril 11, 2023

    Episode 7 How to get started in the gym

    Episode 7 How to get started in the gym

    Today’s episode I share some insights, tips and tricks on how to pick a gym as a first time gym goer. I also go over some tips on getting started in a new exercise routine at the gym. I also highlight seven ways to beat gymtimidation as outlined in an article in The Guardian.



    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usMarch 28, 2023

    Episode 6 What protein I ate to lose 200 pounds

    Episode 6 What protein I ate to lose 200 pounds

    Today’s episode covers all the lean proteins I ate while losing weight. I share tips on where to get them from grocery stores like Aldi, Fresh Thyme, Pick n Save/Kroger and more. I also cover recipe ideas and how I used them to make filling flavorful food.



    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usMarch 14, 2023

    Episode 5 Tips to restart your New Year's Resolution

    Episode 5 Tips to restart your New Year's Resolution

    Today’s episode I share 6 tips from Myfitnesspal to reinvigorate you and your New Year’s Eve resolution. I discuss the frustration that comes up and how to get through those rough spots. It includes the idea of reevaluating your goals’, motivations, and needs. I share ways to change things up like your work out  routine and diet. As well as the idea of getting expert help.

    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
    • Find links to my favorite items and recipes at linktree: https://linktr.ee/Parachuteadvice
    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: parachuteadvicepodcast@gmail.com
    Parachute Advice
    en-usFebruary 28, 2023