The Ultimate Journey of Self-Care

Purpose. Some spend a life time trying to find it. Others may find it, but once they become disconnected from it they run into problems.Our purpose is that ‘thread’ that is connected to all we do.Lorraine Schuchart is a brand strategist and story teller and helps her clients create the strategic pieces in their work and their personal lives so that their purpose is being fulfilled.Self care is a BIG piece of that and exists from the top down.In this episode, we talk about what pieces go into finding purpose and ideas and strategies to help ‘pull the purpose thread’ into all of what you do.Lorraine’s Links:www.prosperforpurpose.comIG:  @lorraineschuchartLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorraineschuchart/ALISON'S LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSGet your copy of Alison's Retreat ChecklistEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachINNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness & Self-Care Revolution on FacebookANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

Burnout literally has 1000 Faces.You may think it’s caused by doing certain things and you are partially right.But it’s truly MORE the result of the things you aren’t doing, on a regular basis and it ALL shows up in numerous ways. One of the BIGGEST ways it shows up is in how you utilize your energy.Zach White worked in corporate before living his own burnout story and left and created his own company after his identity shifted.In this episode we talk about his process of how he did it, what changes he made, and what he believes to be the biggest needle movers that helped him form a better relationship with himself.Zach’s links:His podcast:  The Happy Engineer PodcastText 55444 for a free sessionALISON'S LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSGet your copy of Alison's Retreat ChecklistEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachINNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness & Self-Care Revolution on FacebookANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

How many times have you literally held yourself hostage with a bad habit?  Likely often.But what if you were doing this in your sleep?Alex Neist is a former pro athlete whose personal story inspired him to begin to start a company to help not only improve the quality of sleep but also the habits that go with it.One is snoring via mouth breathing.His own story and struggle with it led him to create a unique product—mouth tape–which helps with improving breathing AND sleep.In this episode we talk about his struggles, and he offers tips aimed at helping you accomplish better breathing patterns so you can sleep well.Alex’s Links:www.hostagetape.comIG:  @hostagetapeALISON'S LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSGet your copy of Alison's Retreat ChecklistEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachINNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness & Self-Care Revolution on FacebookANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

Prioritizing yourself is KEY to effectively being able to shine light on what you offer in all areas of your life.For so many of us, that may seem like a stretch. We all have a collective ‘unconscious’ which holds us back and it holds our stories, and all our limiting thoughts.  It literally is a good part of who we are.But when you literally shift your identity–in THREE key areas–you can truly OWN all of what you are.Karen Yankovich–a fellow podcast host– is an expert in this area after a career in sales and in this episode we talk about the process of shifting your identify in your personal and business life.Karen’s links:LinkedInGood Girls Get Rich podcast:  www.goodgirlsgetrich.comALISON'S LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSGet your copy of Alison's Retreat ChecklistEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachINNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness & Self-Care Revolution on FacebookANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

Sometimes life talks to you in whispers–and yet it can hit you one day like a ton of bricks.Our bodies are always talking to us and when things ‘look perfect’ they rarely are.Burnout takes on many forms and we can feel it but not yet be showing it because we have trained our nervous system to keep functioning.Being out of alignment leads us eventually to a dark place and we just get stuck. It eventually comes down to how we define our own self worth.Gloria Chou is a PR coach and after a career as a diplomat found herself in this exact space.In this episode, we talk about what leads us to that inevitable space of burnout, and what can help us find our way back.What if you took just a ‘10 second pause’? GLORIA'S LINKS:www.gloriachoupr.com IG:  @gloriachouprALISON'S LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSGet your copy of Alison's Retreat ChecklistEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachINNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness & Self-Care Revolution on FacebookANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

Building anything in your life starts with building habits.The problem with habits is that the approach so many people use isn’t sustainable, or adaptable to their lifestyle which creates a ‘stop and start’ pattern.Habits don’t have to be complicated or overdone to work. The bigger the habit and the bigger change that comes with it the larger the chance of failure.The best approach is focusing on the smaller habits and getting good at them.Michal Stawicki is referred to as ‘Mr Consistency’ and teaches a simple approach to habits.  He is an international author and coach.In this episode, we focus on the ‘habit myths’ out there and break them down into simpler easier concepts to adapt both in life and business.MICHAL'S LINKS:WebsiteFree 5 Day Habits ProgramALISON'S LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSGet your copy of Alison's Retreat ChecklistEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachINNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness & Self-Care Revolution on FacebookANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

The key to good communication is to ask good questions, and be prepared to listen.It sounds simple, but it’s not always easy to follow as a plan.For one, the words we choose should invite the other person into a discussion or exchange of ideas, not simply to defend their position.Brigitta Hoeferle is an international speaker and communication expert, and teaches a unique strategy to help others communicate better in their lives and in their businesses.In this episode, we talk about the most important ways to lead a question, and the 6 key questions we should be asking ourselves to keep us moving in a forward direction.Briggita’s links:Home (brigittahoeferle.com)Linkedin: Brigitta Hoeferle PCC Master Trainer | LinkedInALISON'S LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSGet your copy of Alison's Retreat ChecklistEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachINNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness & Self-Care Revolution on FacebookANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

There’s so much out there about how to live a healthy and fit lifestyle.But some things just never get old, or go out of style.It’s always a good day when we can chat with another life long health and fitness professional and business owner because we can trade stories that still are relevant today–despite the changes in the industry.Lisza Crisalle is a veteran in the health and fitness industry and has created a unique business which helps to further streamline business practices and education for professionals today.In this episode, we talk about how healthy habits are not just paramount for building a business, but also for sustaining energy, longevity and personal health.The basics always work.Lisza’s Links:FB: https://www.facebook.com/liszalcrisalleIG: https://www.instagram.com/liszalcrisalle/Website: https://exercisenutritionworksinc.vipmembervault.com/FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bizprofitsandautomationFreebies:Free Download–24 Techniques to BEAT STRESS:  https://profitsandautomation.com/unplugHappy Lifestyle Habits Quiz:  https://b.link/HappyQuizALISON'S LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSGet your copy of Alison's Retreat ChecklistEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachINNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness & Self-Care Revolution on FacebookANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

Business is a lot of twists and turns. So is life. Nothing is Linear.Often we must look at the big view where we want to go, what we see ourselves doing and where we see ourselves doing the most good. That involves continually innovating ourselves and our purpose.Always be the CEO of YOU.Victoria Pelletier calls herself the ‘turnaround queen’ because she helps companies through a unique process of transformation, focused on leadership, culture and how they fulfill their visions.In this episode, we talk about her work in the corporate world and the twists and turns she has had, and also how she applies the same work to her own life.Lots of gold in this one.VICTORIA'S LINKS:Victoria’s site:  https://victoria-pelletier.com/FB Group:  Innovation Avenue: Fitness and Self Care Revolution | FacebookALISON'S LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSGet your copy of Alison's Retreat ChecklistEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachINNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness & Self-Care Revolution on FacebookANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

How do you approach finding the right career for yourself?Most people try to picture what they see themselves doing, or what they would be good at doing.What if you approached a career from the energy of where you feel connected and what is empowering you? In short, being connected to your career in this manner IS self care.Tony Leonard is a former collegiate athlete turned career coach, and has developed his own method of helping others become connected more to what they do in the world from a sense of empowerment, and work life balance.In this episode, we talk about questions you can ask yourself around your career to ensure you are showing compassion towards yourself and increasing self awareness.  Tony’s links:www.tonyleonardcoaching.comTony's LinkedINPODCAST WEBSITE & LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachJOIN OUR COMMUNITY - INNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness & Self-Care RevolutionANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

So what does it mean to ‘Find your Purpose’?Judging from what you have likely read in other places, you’d think it is something that just ‘comes to you’. But my guest tells a different story.Mary Kay Kemper is a successful entrepreneur who had to find out in her own life experience what it meant to want more, and create more for herself.In this episode, we talk about the process of deciding when it’s time to align yourself towards bigger things, and how to keep yourself moving forward in spite of constant daily challenges.We also touch on daily self care habits to use along the way, while you are making changes.Don’t miss this one. Guest Links:IG: @therealmarykayduffyWebsite:   https://therealmkduffy.com/PODCAST WEBSITE & LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachJOIN OUR COMMUNITY - Living Your Ultimate Life Through Fitness & Self-CareANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

The most significant step you can take every day towards the future you want is to take responsibility for you.You always have the choice as to how you interpret your decisions and actions. Ultimately we decide what’s important for us.When we are upset, feeling challenged or disappointed we are often blaming something. Start with surrendering control and take responsibility.Paul Aucoin is an engineer by trade but pivoted to sales and in his new book explains his ‘ABC’ approach to keeping his mindset clear of clutter and moving forward towards his goals.In this episode, we break down his three step general view of keeping a ‘bullet proof’ mindset, and how that translates into building a business and enjoying your life.Paul’s LInks:www.paulaucoin.com PODCAST WEBSITE & LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachJOIN OUR COMMUNITY - Living Your Ultimate Life Through Fitness & Self-CareANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

Having conversations with others that are productive involve more than just speaking, asking questions and providing answers. It’s even more than just listening and asking more questions.It’s about providing a sense of knowing that you hear and understand what the other person is saying, and whether or not you can provide a real solution or assistance.Richard Blank does this every day in his company where he teaches others how to create a ‘phoentic dance’ in conversations that produce positive outcomes.In this episode we talk about several ways to help create better outcomes in conversations by teaching influence and ‘positive escalation’. And you’ll walk away with several simple tips to help create better outcomes in your own conversations.Richard’s links: FB Page:  Costa Rica’s Call Center https://www.facebook.com/costaricascallcenterPODCAST WEBSITE & LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachJOIN OUR COMMUNITY - Living Your Ultimate Life Through Fitness & Self-CareANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

The way we do ourselves can have a broad based impact on our teams. It can even influence and inspire employees and the culture we want to create when serving our clients.Some of the biggest issues and problems facing leaders can involve the decisions we make on how we are being, and how we are doing ourselves.Ron Ross is a leadership expert and entrepreneur who helps other business leaders how to create better opportunities within their own teams–which can then lead to better out comes and productivity.In this episode, we talk about the importance of the ‘15%’ that we can control as leaders and the ‘5%’ we can see.Ron’s links:Website: https://avanthrs.com/   Ron’s email:  Ron@avanthrs.com PODCAST WEBSITE & LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachJOIN OUR COMMUNITY - Living Your Ultimate Life Through Fitness & Self-CareANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

Society defines ‘healing’ differently depending on where you look and who you follow.You can feel like something isn’t right in your body–yet when you get tests or labs done, the results can come back as ‘normal’.After years of not feeling good, Magic Barclay decided she had had enough, and sought real answers for herself, and decided to open her own holistic health and healing practice.She focuses on what she calls ‘The PNEI System’, a 4 layer system of ‘feedback’ which the body can give you to not just get answers but provide support.It’s a way to support all systems of your body.In this episode, we break down what the PNEI system is, what it examines, and the best steps and practices for you to adopt to heal, and live in a way that supports you.Magic’s links:Her Websiteemail: mb@holisticnaturalhealth.com.auIG:  @holisticnaturalhealthPODCAST WEBSITE & LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachJOIN OUR COMMUNITY - Living Your Ultimate Life Through Fitness & Self-CareANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

In a busy noisy world, can you get quiet? If you can find that quiet space, it can not only bring you peace, but balance too.A deep place of relaxation allows us to release tension and stress, and help balance our nervous system which runs at a high level most all the time due to the way we live.The goal is that we can learn to find balance and relaxation even in spite of the noise.Amos Smith used to be a competitive athlete and is now a certified counselor and author.  He calls ‘centering prayer’ a discipline which has given him that ‘Big B Word’.In this episode we talk about how to create a practice that helps you find yours.CONNECT WITH AMOS SMITH:Books on AmazonFacebookLinkedInPODCAST WEBSITE & LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachJOIN OUR COMMUNITY - Living Your Ultimate Life Through Fitness & Self-CareANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

What is the ‘Dolci Vita’ Life?Keeping business and life separate is often a problem for business owners.Angela Santi knows this all too well. After a health crisis and her own challenges in business, she decided to make changes. She began her own business where she helps other business owners with her signature process.The Dolci Vita Life is the ‘Italian Lifestyle’ of putting pleasure back into your life by creating new connections with HOW we do our lives.In this episode, hear about the 4 pillars of the Dolci Vita Life, and how you can learn to put more fun, and energy into your life.Angelas LInks:Website:  https://angelasanti.it/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelasanti/Free Gift:  https://landing.angelasanti.it/the-wheel-of-la-dolce-vitaPODCAST WEBSITE & LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachJOIN OUR COMMUNITY - Living Your Ultimate Life Through Fitness & Self-CareANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

Our bodies are amazing at keeping balance.  The primary job of our metabolism is to establish and maintain balance. Our body systems work together to ensure this happens.But when we deviate with disordered eating, thoughts that don’t serve us and unhappy emotions–we resort to eating behaviors that take us out of balance.When our bodies are out of balance, health conditions such as insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and obesity can result. Stress impacts all of it.Dawn Cuckow is a nutritional therapist who struggled as a teenager and young adult and became a weight loss coach to help others with their journeys.In this episode, we talk about the many small changes that we can put into place to create more balance in our bodies and how we approach fueling them.The key is to keep it simple.Dawn’s LInks: www.dawncuckow.comIG:  @dawncuckowFree pdf on her site:  (3 tips to handle cravings)Book:  The Body Effect  (found on Amazon)PODCAST WEBSITE & LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachJOIN OUR COMMUNITY - Living Your Ultimate Life Through Fitness & Self-CareANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

What is Energy Medicine?It is defined as a universal life force that flows through us, down into the earth and allows us to find healing through staying connected to it. Some people refer to it as ‘source energy’. Being connected to our energy life force give us more freedom, and allows and empowers us to live a life with a higher purpose.The purpose of energy healing is to help us open up our life force more so our energy flows through us better.Adora Winquist founded the Soul Institute and has been an energy healer for close to 25 years.In this episode we discuss how we evolve from children to adults and form energy blocks and simple practical methods to clear them.GUEST LINKS:The Soul InstitutePODCAST WEBSITE & LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachJOIN OUR COMMUNITY - Living Your Ultimate Life Through Fitness & Self-CareANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

What if you could travel FULL TIME and lead a life doing it? It may seem like a far fetched concept.If you were to actually LIVE while you traveled–as in work a job, simplify your logistics, and create a real path could it work? My guest did and in this episode we talk all about it.Heather Markel became a travel coach after working in a corporate full time career, and found that she wanted to work while traveling.In this episode, she shares her three piece process to transitioning to a full time travel lifestyle.HEATHER'S LINKS:Heather@heathermarkel.comwww.fulltimetravelcoach.comHeather's YouTube ChannelPODCAST WEBSITE & LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachJOIN OUR COMMUNITY - Living Your Ultimate Life Through Fitness & Self-CareANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS