surviving the holidays

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Em’s back after a month (or so) - long distraction. This week she’s discussing navigating the holidays with ADHD and shares some suggestions for making things a little less stressful during this magical time of year – especially if you are the one tasked with creating the magic. 🎄💫

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While the holiday season is typically viewed as a joyful time, the pressure of gift-giving, traveling, and spending time with loved ones can cause stress. For the LGBTQ+ community, this time of year can also serve as a reminder of their strained relationships with family, which can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation.

In this episode, we’re navigating the LGBTQ+ community’s complicated relationship with the holidays and discussing tips to get through these difficult times.

Additional Resources:

• Holiday Stress - American Psychological Association
• Holidays Exacerbate Depression in LGBTQ+ Community
• Holidays Can Exacerbate Depression Among LGBT People
• Why Some LGBTQ People Feel Especially Stressed at the Holidays — and Seven Things They Can Do About It
• Five Tips for LGBTQ People on Surviving Holiday Depression
• LGBT and Heading Home for the Holidays?
• Holidays Are Not Happy for Many LGBTQ+ People
• Eight Queer Tips to Get Through The Holidays
• Navigating Awkward LGBTQI Holidays
• Five Holiday Tips for LGBTQ People in Recovery

"It's the most, wonderful time of the year..." until it isn't.

In this episode, Amanda Valantine joins us again to discuss this "most wonderful time of the year" from the perspective of people who struggle this time of year.

Many times, the holidays are incredibly difficult. They are reminders of those who are no longer with us.  They are a reminder of traditions broken through divorce or broken families. For others, it is just plain stressful.

Amanda offers tips and plans to guide you through this holiday season.

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In this episode, Amber delves into the topic of empaths and the challenges they may face during the holiday season. She begins by explaining what it means to be an empath and how these individuals are highly attuned to the emotions and energies of those around them. For empaths, the hustle and bustle of the holidays can be overwhelming, as they tend to absorb and feel the emotions of others more intensely.

Amber then provides valuable tips and strategies for energetically sensitive people to manage their energy during holiday gatherings. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and setting boundaries to protect one's energy. From practicing mindfulness and grounding techniques to taking breaks and finding moments of solitude, Amber offers practical advice for empaths to navigate the holiday season with greater ease and harmony.

Additionally, Amber highlights the significance of identifying if you are an empath or recognizing someone who possesses this trait. By understanding and acknowledging one's empathic nature, individuals can better comprehend their own experiences and effectively communicate their needs to others. Amber shares key characteristics and traits of empaths, empowering listeners to gain a deeper understanding of themselves or someone they know.

Overall, this episode serves as a guide for empaths and energetically sensitive individuals to embrace self-care and navigate the holiday season in a way that honors their unique needs and abilities. Through insightful tips and a deeper understanding of empathic traits, Amber provides a roadmap for a more peaceful and harmonious holiday experience.

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Are you tired?  Do you get sick more frequently? Have you recently had surgery? Are you dreading the fatigue that comes with the Holidays?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, this is the episode for you. We are told that it's OK and expected to experience slower recovery in midlife.....but is it?

In this episode we uncover truths about recovering from everything from surgery, to house-guests and everything in-between. Recovering in midlife doesn't have to be a struggle. While some amount of stress is good, too much can be overwhelming and destructive to our health, hence, our need to recover.

Take some time to listen to this episode about recovery and gain some insights into your own behavior and self-care.
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There are tons of ridiculous weight-loss claims out there... today's episode walks you through what it really takes to lose 10, 30, or even 50lbs (the right way!).

If you're interested in losing 10-50lbs WITHOUT giving up your favorite foods or spending ridiculous hours in the gym, and learning to keep it off FOR GOOD.. Apply HERE for our 1-on-1 coaching program and one of our team members will reach out!

Topics Covered:

2:00-3:15 - How New Year weight loss programs bend the truth about the amount of weight you'll actually lose

6:22-09:54 When we are seeing rapid change in the scale from fad diets, what is actually happening with your body?

12:36- 16:30 What happens when you do a detox diet

17:52-20:46 What is a healthy and sustainable timeline for weight loss

21:46-23:28 If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you rush your weight loss process, you’ll end up extending your weight loss process

26:01-27:11 If you are ready to tackle weight loss the RIGHT way, the SUSTAINABLE way. And  you want to be TONED, FIT, LEAN, and with more ENERGY - check out the application below!

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Getting together with family and the holidays can cause heartburn!  In this episode, Jeanie explains how to be of service, practice love and tolerance and how to practice self care when with family on any occasion.  

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In today's episode we welcome a very special guest, Justin Su'a! Justin is a mental performance coach for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team and host of our daily favorite podcast, Increase Your Impact. He has worked with top NFL, PGA, MLB, and NCAA athletes, as well as top corporate leaders to improve their mental performance game. 

Join us in today's episode as we talk about how you can train your mindset to help you achieve your 2022 goals!

Follow Justin Su'a on IG HERE!

Topics Covered:

2:34-6:39 The secret thing elite level athletes and organizations do to help them perform their best

7:50-12:35- How can I get consistent with my nutrition journey and trusting the process

12:21-13:53 Embracing the boredom of consistency

14:10-17:43 The law of the bamboo tree and how it relates to your fitness journey

18:58-21:52 Instead of beating up on yourself for starting so late, start now

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In today's episode we welcome a very special guest, Justin Su'a! Justin is a mental performance coach for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team and host of our daily favorite podcast, Increase Your Impact. He has worked with top NFL, PGA, MLB, and NCAA athletes, as well as top corporate leaders to improve their mental performance game. 

Join us in today's episode as we talk about how you can train your mindset to help you achieve your 2022 goals!

Follow Justin Su'a on IG HERE!

Topics Covered:

2:37-4:01 What is mental performance, and why is it important?

4:51-7:18 How do I train my mindset?

7:20-8:40 The power of self reflection

9:22-14:35 How to figure out your WHY

17:06-20:15  Do things by design not by default

21:31-26:16 - How you can use your mindset to help you control negative thoughts and help you achieve your goals

27:14-29:15 Your mind has limited capacity in your thoughts. If you fill your mind with negativity, it’s going to be a lot more difficult for the positive thoughts to come in. Not because you don’t exist but because there is no more room.

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A lot of people overcomplicate goal setting. By doing so, you actually decrease the likelihood that you'll eventually reach your goals. Spending too much time thinking about goals, and not enough time designing your systems doesn't get you anywhere!

Join is in today's episode as we break down the most effective way to set up your goals for the 2022 year!

Topics Covered:

3:57-4:57 Write your goals in ink, and your deadlines in pencil

6:38 - What are you most excited about for 2022?

7:12- What is your one year vision? What do you want your day to look like one year from now?

10:22- What are your process goals?

11:17- What do you need to stop doing?

13:51 - Who do you need in order to achieve your process goals and ultimately live the vision you are creating for yourself. 

15:44 - What is your theme in 2022?

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Lee and Emily Brewer discuss the lighter side of Christmas and how to navigate some of the more overlooked things this season with friends and family.  No doubt you will have someone in mind as you think through these funny moments.  And remember, Marriage Is Simply, something new every day!

Join us in today's episode, for the Jordan Syatt interview Part 2!

Part 1 is shared on Episode 45 - check it out, if you missed it!

Jordan is one of industry's leading experts in strength training, nutrition, and behavioral psychology. He is a self described short, bald, Harry Potter nerd with an affinity for Deadlifting and was Gary Vaynerchuck's personal trainer for many years!

Follow Jordan Syatt on Instagram, and check out The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast!

Topics Covered:

-3:13-06:24 "If you didn’t gain a couple pounds during the holidays, you didn’t enjoy your holiday festivities." Advise to someone during the holiday season

- 06:26-07:58 Clients that work with you during the holidays have a much better relationship with food and an easier time navigating the festivities

-09:51-14:06 Advise to someone that says "I don’t have the time to workout or meal prep"

-14:30-15:22 How can I help a loved one that may be unhealthy and needing to make a change

15:30-18:28 Feeling shame around losing weight. Accused of thinking that there’s something wrong for wanting to improve your body or losing weight

18:30-21:13 You’re not less valued based on how you look or your size, but when you are at a dangerous weight your quality of life decreases

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Join us in today's episode, as we welcome a very special guest, Jordan Syatt! 

Jordan is one of industry's leading experts in strength training, nutrition, and behavioral psychology. He is a self described short, bald, Harry Potter nerd with an affinity for Deadlifting and was Gary Vaynerchuck's personal trainer for many years!

Follow Jordan Syatt on Instagram, and check out The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast!

Topics Covered:

- 9:25-10:45 Biggest thing in fitness Jordan believed in,  that he no longer does

-11:07-14:44 Cardio bunnies that fear the weight room

-16:21-17:44 Jordan's advise to someone that is just starting on their fitness journey so they don't get discouraged

-17:10-19:42 If you could do 1 fitness exercise, what would it be?

-20:43-23:41 Describing his weight loss journey for his jiu-jitsu competition

-23:47- 28:18 Weight loss is not going to be easy, but it doesn’t have to be miserable

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Do you ever shy away from trying something new because you think that you'll never improve or get better at it? Or maybe you see the long road ahead in your journey, and instead of embracing it, you focus on the long distance you must go.

If this is something that constantly shows up in your life, listen up! You might be dealing with a fixed mindset. 

Join us in today's episode, as we explain the difference between a fixed mindset vs. a growth mindset; but most importantly we share the 5 best questions you can ask yourself today, so you can find out if you have a fixed mindset and what you can do about it!

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Marian Sorci is a facilitator of Grief Share, an organization that provides a safe place for individuals to work through the loss of a loved one. She’s also a dear friend of mine and was a huge help when my Mom passed away just one year ago from glioblastoma.

Marian and I sat down to talk specifically about grief during the holiday season which can be particularly hard to get through after losing a loved one. Marian gives us some great tips for surviving the holidays, stepping into new traditions, and how we can support others that are grieving. This episode is an important one for every one to listen to. After the last few years, I think its safe to assume that all of us either lost a loved one or know someone that did.

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You have the ability to increase the chance of achieving your goals, but it's often what you tell yourself about that goal that is the biggest contributor to whether you achieve it or not. 

Don't believe me? 

Join us in today's episode, as we share the 10 Thinking Errors below that not only are keeping you from achieving your goals, but are also causing stress and anxiety in your life today!

• Catastrophizing
• Jumping to Conlusions
• Personalization
• Filter
• Overgeneralization
• Black and White Thinking
• Labeling
• Emotional Reasoning
• Should Statements
• Disqualifying the Positive

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Navigating your nutrition goals during the holidays can be very tricky! However, it doesn't have to cause you any additional stress, anxiety, or even make you dread this time of year.

Instead of focusing on the foods you CAN and CANNOT eat, or over indulging like previous years, use this holiday season to create the most wonderful memories with your family and loved ones.

Join us in today's episode as we share the top 6 simple steps to create a plan that will help you not only change your approach towards the holidays, but even let you stay fit throughout the holiday season!

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Today I share with you my tips on how to survive the holidays.

For some of us the holidays can be a double edged sword, on one hand it's a time to meet with family and enjoy each others company, but on the other hand it can be an incredibly tough time for people who are working on their fitness.

Temptation is everyone around us for 90 days straight it feels like.

So in today's episode I help take a look at your holiday season from a bird's eye view to help bring some perspective to this time during the year.

We weight out the pain vs pleasure of giving into temptation versus choosing to stay on track. We talk about how to look for emotional eating or drinking and how to make sure that you only enjoy the 3-5 days that are the actual holidays instead of falling into the 90 day trap of snacks everyday.

I hope you enjoy and hope this helps you going into this festive season!

If you've been trying to lose weight, but feel like your metabolism is broken and working against you, today's episode is just for you!

Generally speaking, the people who think they have a slow metabolism are actually doing things on a daily basis that cause their metabolism to be broken or slowed down. 

Join us in today's episode to discover 3 easy steps to kick start your metabolism once and for all, so you can have it working FOR  you instead of AGAINST you.

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