Discover how to liberate yourself from the clutches of sugar addiction with the insights of Dr. Nicole Avena, whose groundbreaking research shines a light on the hidden ways sugar is controlling our lives. In our candid conversation, Dr. Avena, armed with knowledge from her acclaimed book "Sugar List," presents a seven-step plan that guides you toward breaking free from sugar's addictive grip. We take a deep look into the historical shift that piled sugar into our diets and unravel the complex web between sugar consumption, mental health, and inflammation. If you’ve ever felt powerless against cravings or struggled with dietary changes, this episode offers the tools to start a transformative journey towards better health.

As your host, Bettina Brown, I'm thrilled to share this empowering discussion that not only equips you with strategies to conquer sugar's stronghold but also invites you to become part of a supportive community eager to lift each other up in wellness.

 We emphasize practical steps like the eye-opening three-day food diary and simple swaps that can drastically reduce sugar intake, starting with sugary drinks. Tune in to join our collective mission to make informed dietary choices and pave the way to a healthier, happier life—with Dr. Avena's expertise guiding us every step of the way.

Learn more about Dr. Avena.

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Jessica Tietjen (Pronounced "Teach-in") has many strengths. One of her Top 5 Strengths is MAXIMIZING.

How does she know? She took the Gallup Strengths Finder Assessment.

"Everything I experienced lead me to write my new book The Exceptional Life R-Evolution and launch a new business Evolving to Exceptional."

I spent the past ten years in the corporate space helping our business become a Global Gallup Exceptional Workplace.

I feel called to do this for more business as well as individuals.

I found a new way to live applying wisdom that already exists in the world to my life - and I want to help as many others find this path as well! "

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Are you friends with your hormones?

Did you ever feel that you needed to be?

As women, we are often called "hormonal" if we make certain comments, or if we are perceived as "having an attitude." Sometimes, we state to ourselves that we are feeling "hormonal."

What does this mean though? Hormones are the enemy that we contend with from puberty through adulthood. This is responsible for the red blotches and acne that creep up right before photoshoots, or "Aunt Flo" comes on the day you wear your nice new crisp white pants to the picnic. 

What if we could stop our go-go-go lifestyle long enough to hear what our body is saying, and learn that these hormones are whispering to us. It is for us to hear them, and answer accordingly. With this, we can move forward with fewer mood swings, better weight control and a happier life.

I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Dr. Aviva Romm as she launches her latest book- Hormone Intelligence: Hormone Intelligence: The Complete Guide to Calming Hormone Chaos and Restoring Your Body's Natural Blueprint for Well-Being.

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This is Part 2 of the interview with Emily Lauren Dick, author of
Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body.


 Join me in part two of this interview.

Connect with me, and tell me how your body image affects your day-to-day life.


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Are you feeling as though there is just too much to do? So much, in fact that you don't feel that you can accomplish anything well?

Well, I talk about work-life balance, and how to achieve this with 5 steps that you can put in place right now.

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There is a time when we each should do a quick check-in and see if we are on track with our

• purpose
• goals
• relationships
• family
• career

What happens when we fall short? Evaluate what routines we have in place, and identify where the gaps are. Raising the standards in each area of our life makes a long-term difference, increasing self-respect and feelings of self-worth.

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Have you ever felt that mix of excitement and fear when considering a new job opportunity? The one where you know you had been perfect for the position, but the thought of applying sends shivers down your spine? Or perhaps you've dreamt of pursuing a career as a lawyer, professor, or something else, but the overwhelming scope of the journey has held you back. We've all faced goals or aspirations that seemed so colossal or a long time from now that taking the first step felt like an insurmountable challenge. However, the goals we want to achieve might be a long time from now, but a long time from now will be today, and it's on you. You have to find your big goals and break them into small achievable goals to find your inner motivation to do something that makes your future better today.  

Join your host, Bettina, as she shares more about the art of breaking down big goals into small, achievable steps for personal growth. Are you eager to pursue your dreams but are unsure about the right approach to turn your goals into reality? Today's episode is tailor-made for you. Let's unlock the secrets to steady progress and turn your dreams into achievable milestones.

Key Highlights From The Episode;

[00:01] Intro and what in for you in today’s show

[01:54] Bettina's synchronicity story about ants

[03:41] Dr. Henry's book and what he says about ants, fear, and overwhelm

[07:39] Three things we can learn from the ant to improve our self-awareness and journey 

[07:59] Proactive initiative: Find and trust your inner motivation 

[10:09] Life comes from within: Don’t wait for external circumstances 

[11:30] Your actions affect your future, and the future is coming 

[12:57] Where to save money and get the books you are interested in 

[13:54] Wrap up and end the show 

Notable Quotes 

• Ants work tirelessly on their goals, focus, cooperate, and don't let a fellow ant drive them off their path.
• It's on you; you have to find and trust your inner motivation to do something in your life that you are not satisfied with or are satisfied with but need to improve upon. 
• There are no guarantees, but right now, you can be proactive in changing your life.
• Whatever we are looking for might be a long time from now, but a long time from now, it will be today, so play your movie forward.
• We all want to feel special, but waiting for someone to tell you that you are special is a long wait sometimes.
• Every small step you take has a huge meaning because you can't take the next step without it.

Resources Mentioned 

• Chirp audiobooks website
• Verse
• 9 Things You Simply Must Do to Succeed in Love and Life: A Psychologist Learns from His

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In the Rising    Podcast Notes

Do you ever ask yourself why some people present so much confidence, and others are clearly timid? Why are some people able to call on courage in an instant, while others struggle?

Recapture your self-esteem by understanding more about your confidence.  

Resources:

Article by Dr. Burton

Article about the difference between self-esteem and confidence

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As human beings, we have a number of basic needs that must be met in order for us to thrive. These needs include food, water, shelter, and safety. However, our basic needs extend beyond these necessities. We are also designed for relationships, sleep, exercise, and proper nutrition. Neglecting these needs can lead to physical and mental health problems, as well as a diminished quality of life. By taking care of our basic needs, we can ensure that we have the energy, motivation, and resilience to tackle life's challenges.

Join this conversation with Bettina as she discusses the importance of taking care of our relationships, sleep, exercise, and proper nutrition. She also dives into the impact of neglecting these needs on our physical and mental health and overall well-being. You will also learn some practical tips and strategies for prioritizing our basic needs and showing ourselves the love and respect that we deserve.  Tune in!

During this episode, you will learn about;

[01:07] Intro and what in for you in today’s show

[02:05] What is considered a basic need? 

[03:26] Best approaches to interacting with other people

[05:22] Three categories of universal relationship needs

[09:58] Good food and adequate sleep cannot be underestimated

[14:12] The basic need of exercising and movement

[17:59] A quick recap and episode’s key takeaways

Notable Quotes 

• We, as mammals, are built for relationships. We are not designed to be isolated. Relationships are just as important as food, water and shelter.
• All of us want affection, but not to the same degree. Affection can take the form of words, looks, actions or feelings.
• Good food and adequate sleep are pillars of our basic needs. They cannot be underestimated.
• Health is not just equated to the weight you lose but also the health you gain.
• If you multitask while eating, you create a disconnect between your gut and brain.
• Body and organ functions decrease when we do not move.

Resources Mentioned 

1. Relationship Universal Needs
2. Serotonin & Gut Health
3. The Amherst article can be found here

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(Step 2 of 7 in Mini-Series) Acting on what you need vs. what you want.

Self-love is a crucial part of our mental and emotional well-being. It involves accepting yourself for who you are, treating yourself with kindness and compassion, and making sure that your needs are met. In step 1 of this 7 mini-series, we discussed what self-love is. 

In this episode, Bettina, your host, dives into the second step, which involves acting on what you need rather than just what you want. At times, it can be challenging to differentiate between what we need and what we want. Needs are necessities essential for our survival and well-being, while wants are desires we can live without. For instance, food and water are needs, while ice cream and cake are wants. Understanding the difference between the two is critical, as it helps us to prioritize our well-being. 

Taking care of yourself is the most important thing you can do for yourself because it allows you to be the best version of yourself. By prioritizing your needs, you boost your self-esteem, improve your mood, and enhance your physical and emotional health.

Tune in!

During this episode, you will learn about;

[01:06] Intro and what in for you in today’s show

[02:12] Difference between your need and your want

[04:31] Embracing your physical needs

[07:12] How to take care of your emotional well-being 

[10:21] Have you addressed the needs for your intellectual health?

[12:40] A quick recap and episode’s key takeaways

[15:09] Wrap up and end the show 

Notable Quotes 

• Taking care of yourself is the best thing you can do for yourself
• Just changing our inner talk and dialogue has a profound way of affecting our emotional state.
• One of the best ways to take care of your intellectual needs is to get your brain busy learning something new.
• Your brain burns more sugar when it is being used.

Resources Mentioned 

1. The One Thing book by Gary Keller
2. 7 Step-Prescription for Self-Love

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(Step 1 of 7 in Mini-Series) What does self-love look like?

We get a lot of information about what interests people, how they think, and what they are struggling with by observation. However, paying attention is critical. It is the first thing anyone in law enforcement and the military learns. Unfortunately, we pay too much attention to what is happening around us, whether that is in school, grocery stores, or church, and we forget to pay attention to the most critical person in the equation, ourselves. When we stop the busyness of being aware of all our surroundings, the people in the spheres of influence, and the dangers around us all the time, we can slow down and recognize the chat that is going on in our minds, go inwards, and show ourselves some love.

Join the conversation with your host Bettina as she delves deeper into the topic of self-love, the importance of going in what, and cultivating your self-awareness. When we turn inward, get our self-awareness together, and accept that it is okay to have needs, desires, and wants, we can take care of ourselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Being in a place where you can take care of yourself on all three levels, physical, emotional, and spiritual, is the most selfish thing that you can do that can allow you to be a healthy selfless person.

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:30] Intro and what in for you in today’s show

[01:25] Paying attention to self, you are the most important part of the equation

[02:56] Physical danger and situations that can be unhealthy for our physical needs

[05:56] Placing yourself in situations that can best serve you

[07:36] Emotional needs and how they change the sense of community

[09:44] How to handle your emotions without becoming them

[10:37] Spiritual awareness and connecting to the divine

[12:56] The four zones of intention and attention

[15:05] Wrap up and end the show 

Notable Quotes 

• It is pretty easy to evaluate whether or not we are in a safe situation or not.
• If you don't make your health a priority, who will? No one.
• Taking care of your physical needs helps you take care of other physical needs that you know you need.
• Giving and taking in a relationship is one thing, but it is not an assignment for people; one person is not the giver, while the other is the taker.
• What we suppress will eventually arrest us; it will arrest our time, our passion, and our life.

Resources Mentioned 

The articles discussed are from the Sleep Foundation and information about the importance of feet.

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In the Rising 3 Episode Show Notes 

1.      Examine what you are holding onto, and whether it is worth it.

2.     Realize that your power is in your future, while your lessons are in your past.

3.     Identify what about that event is really hurting you. Look inward for answers.

4.     Self-compassion is important, and can add more to your life and your future.

Resources:

The article discussed is 

Scott R. Ross, Anna C. Kendall, Kasee G. Matters, Mark S. Rye Mark S. Rye & Thomas A. Wrobel (2004) A Personological Examination of Self- and Other-Forgiveness in the Five Factor Model, Journal of Personality Assessment, 82:2, 207-214, DOI: 10.1207/s15327752jpa8202_8 

http://www.thelawofattraction.com/forgive-techniques-self-forgiveness



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