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Start Anywhere: Podcast for Goal Getters

Start Anywhere: Podcast for Goal Getters

Author: Crystal Garrett

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Welcome to the Start Anywhere Podcast! You’re in the right place if you want to hear inspiring stories – and get fired up to live life to the fullest.

The Start Anywhere Podcast is hosted by Crystal Garrett, a broadcaster and podcaster whose mission is to help you make the most of your next 24 hours, so can take action and live your life with more purpose and joy. Expect practical test-driven tips from inspiring people from all over the world.

When you’re ready to make a small change or chase a big dream, the best place to start is wherever you are right now. START ANYWHERE!
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In the Season One finale, I go solo to share the top ten things I learned by creating season one of this podcast, which was a feat in itself!  I thank you for listening.  I hope you enjoyed this wonderful experience with me. We’ll be back this fall with Season Two.  Until then, RE-LISTEN to your favourites or CATCH UP on any that you’ve missed. Send me a message today! Let me know which episodes resonated with you most.  Maybe you’d like to share your story.  I’d love to hear from you. Lisa Marie Telle's Podcast - Intuitively You https://anchor.fm/lisa-marie-telle/episodes/10--Your-fears-will-set-you-free-e1e39sk GET IN TOUCH WITH ME: - www.crystaljoygarrett.com - Instagram @crystaljoygarrett START ANYWHERE PODCAST IS PRODUCED AT PODCAST ATLANTIC STUDIOS https://podcastatlantic.com/ Edited by Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
In Season 1, Episode 16 of The Start Anywhere Podcast, Melissa Burbridge shares her story of sleepwalking through her life as a nurse.  It was a job she worked hard to achieve, that paid well for her family.  However, she was so miserable her health – mental and physical – was suffering.  Finally, she had a very scary incident in the car with her children while driving through New York.  Melissa shares her story about that near-miss wake-up call, and how she seized that opportunity to re-invent herself.  Now, she helps others discover their true purpose in life, and coaches them on how to make it reality. It's the episode so many of you have been asking for!  So much useful information in this short and snappy conversation. Topics covered in this episode: - Recognizing when it’s time to make a change in your life - How to discover what your purpose is - How to create an escape plan - How to find a coach to help you get from A to B faster - How to think bigger so you can have the life of your dreams (or like Melissa, beyond your dreams!) GET IN TOUCH WITH MELISSA: Instagram: @melissamburbridge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.m.burbridge GET IN TOUCH WITH CRYSTAL: - www.crystaljoygarrett.com - Instagram @crystaljoygarrett START ANYWHERE PODCAST IS PRODUCED AT PODCAST ATLANTIC STUDIOS https://podcastatlantic.com/ Edited by Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
In Season 1, Episode 15 of The Start Anywhere Podcast, I chat with Robert Stewart, who bravely shares his story of how he lost more than 140 pounds by coming to terms with his addiction to food.  Robert tells us how he faced his greatest fears and started to move his body after his bathroom scale could no longer register his weight.  He was nearly 400 pounds at his heaviest point, before he started walking…then running.  Soon, he was losing weight and gaining confidence.  Robert shares his experiences with humour and honesty. Topics covered in this episode: - Covering up feelings of insecurity with food and alcohol - Feeling fear, but doing the scary thing you need to do anyway - How starting anywhere and taking action leads to more action - That a person gets unlimited do-overs, every day - By facing the worst parts of yourself with honest, you gain freedom - Practical tips on weight loss - Practical tips on how to start running, at any age or fitness level FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ROBERT E. STEWART’S BOOK: THE RUNNING-SHAPED HOLE https://www.amazon.ca/Running-Shaped-Hole-Robert-Earl-Stewart/dp/1459749057 You can reach out to Robert on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.e.stewart GET IN TOUCH WITH CRYSTAL: - www.crystaljoygarrett.com - Instagram @crystaljoygarrett START ANYWHERE PODCAST IS PRODUCED AT PODCAST ATLANTIC STUDIOS https://podcastatlantic.com/  Edited by Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
In Season 1, Episode 14 we have candid conversation with Shawn about how he (reluctantly) got involved in a career as a spirit talker.  It’s a vocation that found him and he’s on a mission to encourage people to open their minds and make connections with spirit. Topics in this episode include: - Why getting lost is sometimes the best thing we need in life - What is meant for us won’t miss us – Shawn gives some compelling examples - What it feels like to connect with spirits as a psychic medium - How you can use meditation to improve your life - How meditation and other practices can help you connect with the spirit world CONNECT WITH SHAWN: You can find links to his free resources, his book The Language of Spirit and his courses on his website: https://shawn-leonard.com/ Link to Shawn’s TV show Spirit Talker: https://www.aptntv.ca/spirittalker/ Instagram: @indigenousmediumshawnleonard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndigenousMediumShawnLeonard GET IN TOUCH WITH CRYSTAL: - www.crystaljoygarrett.com - Instagram @crystaljoygarrett - Email:  crystaljoygarrettstrategies@outlook.com START ANYWHERE PODCAST IS PRODUCED AT PODCAST ATLANTIC STUDIOS https://podcastatlantic.com/ Edited by Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Thanks for listening!
TAREQ HADHAD shares his remarkable and inspiring story.  He is the CEO of Peace by Chocolate, a family-owned, Canadian chocolate company that not only makes delicious fair-trade chocolate, but they also donate time, money and other resources to promote peace and improve lives.  It’s the Hadhad family’s way of giving back.   In 2015, they had to start from scratch as new Canadians, after their original chocolate factory in Syria was bombed out.  The Hadhad’s lived hand-to-mouth as refugees for several years before Tareq learned about a potential opportunity in Canada from a kind cab driver.   He acted on that knowledge and soon re-built the family business in a foreign land. Tareq shares that story in our podcast, along with so much of his wisdom. Themes in this episode: - finding hope when all hope seems lost - finding peace in a time of violence and chaos - the importance of having a vision for your life - real talk on how much we can do to change the world as individuals - the incredible power we have to change lives with everyday acts of kindness - what it’s like to land as a refugee in a foreign country’ - how you can succeed in life with integrity and generosity - how to find inspiration in times of crisis CONNECT WITH TAREQ: https://peacebychocolate.ca/ You can also purchase chocolate products on this website, with proceeds supporting peace-building initiatives around the world.  Find out more here: https://peacebychocolate.ca/pages/peace-on-earth-society Instagram: @peacebychocolate GET IN TOUCH WITH CRYSTAL: - www.crystaljoygarrett.com - Instagram @crystaljoygarrett START ANYWHERE PODCAST IS PRODUCED AT PODCAST ATLANTIC STUDIOS https://podcastatlantic.com/ Edited by Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Sam Altieri is a life coach and business mentor with a suite of multi-six figure businesses that she started when she was in her 20s. She’s now 31. Sam has so much wisdom to share about finding freedom. Themes in this episode include how Sam found freedom: - from low self-esteem - from unhealthy weight and eating patterns - from a job she hated - from receiving an ADHD diagnosis - by adopting a daily journaling practice - by accepting life’s challenges and accepting them, then reframing them - by living out her dream and living in a luxury camper van, while building her businesses CONNECT WITH SAM: www.balancewithsam.com GET HER FREE DAILY JOURNALLING/MEDITATION ROUTINE: www.balancewithsam.com/morning-routine Her podcast: The Sam Altieri Show on all major platforms Instagram: @samaltieri GET IN TOUCH WITH CRYSTAL: - www.crystaljoygarrett.com - Instagram @crystaljoygarrett START ANYWHERE PODCAST IS PRODUCED AT PODCAST ATLANTIC STUDIOS https://podcastatlantic.com/ Edited by Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Meet the man who was rejected 11 times by 8 teams when he was breaking into the NFL.  Nick’s determination and refusal to give up allowed him to become one of the most legendary and successful place kickers in NFL history. Nick speaks honestly about pressure, fear and re-framing loss.  He also talks about faith and his passion for helping others.   You don’t have to be a football fan to enjoy this lively conversation. Topics in this episode include: - dealing with rejection - turning failure into fuel - developing self-trust - helping others as a means to find true fulfillment - skydiving - living fully in your 60s HOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT NICK: https://loweryspeaks.com/ @nicklowery88 GET IN TOUCH WITH CRYSTAL: - www.crystaljoygarrett.com - Instagram @crystaljoygarrett START ANYWHERE PODCAST IS PRODUCED AT PODCAST ATLANTIC STUDIOS https://podcastatlantic.com/ Edited by Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
This a FANTASTIC and inspiring conversation with Asanda who offers advice on how she achieved success in two different fields before age thirty, then re-invented herself, again.  Now she helps others achieve success beyond their wildest dreams. Topics and themes in this episode include: - the importance of choosing a career or life path that you are passionate about - changing your mind in career, even after you are well-established - why you don’t – and shouldn’t – choose one career path or life path - why you are allowed to pursue your passions, even if they don’t make sense to others - your unique combination of interests and experiences is your magic - how Asanda helps women reach epic success as a luxury strategist CONNECT WITH ASANDA: https://www.shiftpivotmomentum.com/ Instagram: @shiftpivotmomentum GET IN TOUCH WITH CRYSTAL: - www.crystaljoygarrett.com - Instagram @crystaljoygarrett START ANYWHERE PODCAST IS PRODUCED AT PODCAST ATLANTIC STUDIOS https://podcastatlantic.com/ Edited by Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Hear the extraordinary story of George Reinitz, who survived life in a Nazi work camp, then moved to Canada as an orphan and went on to become a championship wrestler, successful businessman and philanthropist. In Season One, Episode 9 of the Start Anywhere Podcast, George shares his story of survival and resilience.  Despite living through unspeakable cruelty at the hands of fellow human beings, George is quick to recognize those who showed him kindness.  He chose to live his life with compassion and integrity.  George tells us how being kind to others helped him build a multi-million-dollar furniture business.  He recently celebrated his 90thbirthday and continues to live an active and joyful life, among family and friends in both Montreal and Florida. Some of the themes discussed in this episode include: - George shares his story of survival in a Nazi work camp - How George’s determination led to success as a world-class wrestler - How choosing compassion has enabled George to lead a purposeful and joyful life - How leading with kindness led to success in business for George - George gives advice on how to lead a fulfilling life - How George finds peace and joy, yet does not forget his dark and difficult past ABOUT GEORGE: https://museeholocauste.ca/en/survivors-stories/george-reinitz/ READ GEORGE’S BOOK: https://www.mqup.ca/wrestling-with-life-products-9780773551374.php https://www.amazon.ca/Wrestling-Life-Hungary-Auschwitz-Montreal/dp/0773551379 GET IN TOUCH WITH CRYSTAL: - www.crystaljoygarrett.com - Instagram @crystaljoygarrett START ANYWHERE PODCAST IS PRODUCED AT PODCAST ATLANTIC STUDIOS https://podcastatlantic.com/ Edited by Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Meet Rhys Trenhaile:  a nice guy who found a way to have it all.  He has a multimillion dollar business owner, a professional acting career and ample time to make memories with his family and friends.   Rhys is an ordinary guy who has created habits that help him make the most of his time so he can pursue his passions. In Season One, Episode 8 we chat with Rhys about: -how he started anywhere by purchasing his first property when he was a university student -how he got into acting -why he’s on a first-name basis with actor Kiefer Sutherland -how he went from burnt out to working as little as many or as few hours as he wishes -why it’s important to stay curious -how the discipline he learned as a competitive runner in university still serves him well to this day -how you can work less and live your life more fully GET IN TOUCH WITH RHYS: www.rhystrenahile.com Rhys’s IMDb site: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3860047/ On Instagram @rhystrenhaile At his real estate company: https://thevanguardteam.com/ GET IN TOUCH WITH CRYSTAL: -            www.crystaljoygarrett.com -            Instagram @crystaljoygarrett START ANYWHERE PODCAST IS PRODUCED AT PODCAST ATLANTIC STUDIOS https://podcastatlantic.com/ Edited by Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Canadian 800m record holder and World Champion Melissa Bishop talks about vowing to become an Olympian as a child.  That dream became a reality when she met coach Dennis Fairall.  Melissa speaks about their special bond that propelled her to run faster than she ever imagined possible. In this episode: - Melissa reflects on how her coach unlocked her potential - Melissa gets real about the hard work & sacrifice required to compete internationally - Melissa shares what it feels like to win when the world is watching - The most valuable lessons Melissa has learned so far about winning - The mindset tips Melissa used to help her reach beyond her personal best - How an attitude of gratitude has brought Melissa success and fulfilment in her career Melissa also shares her best advice with you about how to go after your own goals and dreams. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MELISSA: https://www.melissabishop.ca/ https://olympic.ca/team-canada/melissa-bishop/ Instagram: @melissacorinneb Purchase Bishop Blur coffee to support Melissa’s training: https://www.melissabishop.ca/store GET IN TOUCH WITH CRYSTAL: - www.crystaljoygarrett.com - Instagram @crystaljoygarrett START ANYWHERE PODCAST IS PRODUCED AT PODCAST ATLANTIC STUDIOS https://podcastatlantic.com/ Edited by Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
In this episode, Gerry shares not only trains some of the world’s top athletes, but he has also devoted years to studying confidence and goal setting.  He has honed a unique goals process that works wonders for Olympians AND can work for you. Evan shares openly about how NOT making the Olympics the first time is one of the best things that ever happened to him.  Evan walks us through the 2016 Rio games where he could have won bronze, but fought hard to give his medal away.  He also shares his triumph of winning a medal in the 50 km racewalking event at the Tokyo games. At the end of the episode, Gerry and Evan share their best advice to help you reach your goals. Some of the topics we explore: -            why failing can be good for you -            the NUMBER ONE MISTAKE you are probably making with your own goals -            how to use Gerry’s goals PROCESS to help you WIN at life -            what it feels like to win an Olympic medal -            why Evan gave away his bronze medal in 2016 -            how to become more resilient to life’s challenges GET IN TOUCH WITH EVAN: https://olympic.ca/team-canada/evan-dunfee/ Twitter: @EvanDunfee Instagram: @evandunfee GET IN TOUCH WITH GERRY: https://pacework.ca/ Twitter: @RWOlyCoach GET IN TOUCH WITH CRYSTAL: -            www.crystaljoygarrett.com -            Instagram @crystaljoygarrett START ANYWHERE PODCAST IS PRODUCED AT PODCAST ATLANTIC STUDIOS https://podcastatlantic.com/ Edited by Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
In this episode, Shawn Parker shares why he has felt compelled to give back to others since he was a small child.  He tells his story about a volunteer coach who changed his life forever by nurturing his basketball skills, which created many opportunities for Shawn in his lifetime.  Shawn spent several years on the front lines of gun violence in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  He now works as a street outreach worker in Halifax and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Topics we touch on: - taking chances - the power of mentorship - giving to others to create a life of fulfillment and joy - living and working with integrity You can reach Shawn Parker here: https://downtowndartmouth.ca/pages/about-us Here’s a link to the positivity merchandise that supports Shawn’s work as a street outreach worker: https://downtowndartmouth.ca/collections/t-shirts GET IN TOUCH WITH CRYSTAL: - www.crystaljoygarrett.com - Instagram @crystaljoygarrett START ANYWHERE PODCAST IS PRODUCED AT PODCAST ATLANTIC STUDIOS https://podcastatlantic.com/ Edited by Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Guest Lovena Harvey talks about how travelling changed her life.  In fact, a trip to Asia in her 20s resulted in her realizing that her birth name was holding her back from finding her soul mate.  So, she changed it – and magic started to happen. In this episode we talk about: starting a business from scratch finding your soul mate travelling as the best form of education how to put on a show with a flaming baton?! why it’s important to connect with old friends how meditation and breath work helps a person control overwhelm. GET IN TOUCH WITH LOVENA: You can find more about Lovena by following her on social media.  Her company is called Gathering Place Trading and it’s located in British Columbia, Canada.   they sell spices, teas, vanilla, and sea salt. Instagram @gatheringplacetrading Facebook: @gatherinplacetrading gatheringplacetrading.com Lovena’s breath work recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tybOi4hjZFQ Lovena’s meditation recommendation: https://youtu.be/wjX6thV_Zt4 GET IN TOUCH WITH CRYSTAL: www.crystaljoygarrett.com Instagram   @crystaljoygarrett START ANYWHERE PODCAST IS PRODUCED AT PODCAST ATLANTIC STUDIOS https://podcastatlantic.com/ Edited and Co-produced by Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Guest Dr. Jenn Salib Huber is a Registered Dietician, Naturopathic Doctor and Intuitive Eating Coach. In this episode, Dr. Jenn helps us tackle one of the most common goals: weight loss. Dr. Jenn shares the latest facts and information about healthy and effective weight loss and body composition that will probably surprise you. - why she went on her first diet as a pre-teen - how she struggled with diet and body image for years, then found confidence - the latest science around healthy body composition and weight - how she discovered a secret half-sibling who could be mistaken for her twin - why she started anywhere, sold her business in Canada and moved to the Netherlands - how to stop dieting forever - how to develop a new relationship with food and your body - how to accept and embrace your changing body at different stages of life - why midlife is a fantastic season of life - how she built a global community of women who are celebrating midlife Dr. Jenn Huber’s fresh take on healthy eating, un-dieting and body acceptance is food for thought for all that will make you hungry to live your life to the fullest at every age and stage. TO GET IN TOUCH WITH DR. JENN HUBER: https://www.jennsalibhuber.ca/ Instagram @menopause.nutritionist Listen to her podcast: The Midlife Feast https://www.jennsalibhuber.ca/podcast https://www.jennsalibhuber.ca/podcast GET IN TOUCH WITH CRYSTAL: - www.crystaljoygarrett.com - Instagram @crystaljoygarrett START ANYWHERE PODCAST IS PRODUCED AT PODCAST ATLANTIC STUDIOS https://podcastatlantic.com/ Produced and Edited by Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Guest Anja Werner is a mindset and empowerment coach with so much wisdom to share. Anja now lives in Vancouver but was born in East Germany and spent her formative years in Australia. In this episode, she shares her story of escaping life behind the iron curtain, living in an orphanage, seeking refuge in Australia and eventually finding peace. Anja shares how she started anywhere to abruptly leave a successful career as an award-winning graphic designer to pursue her passion as an empowerment and life coach who helps women unlock their potential. Anja generously shares her wisdom including: - how meditation saved her life - the science behind meditation and why it’s so good for your brain - how to make meditation work for you, even if you are too busy - how she uses a beach visualization to find calm in her day - what empowerment coaching is and how it works HOW TO REACH ANJA WERNER: online : https://anja-werner.mykajabi.com/Links Instagram @anjawerner.xo email: anja@anjawerner.com GET IN TOUCH WITH CRYSTAL: - www.crystaljoygarrett.com - Instagram @crystaljoygarrett START ANYWHERE PODCAST IS PRODUCED AT PODCAST ATLANTIC STUDIOS https://podcastatlantic.com/ Produced and Edited by Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Host Crystal Garrett shares how she finally took her own advice, started anywhere and brought the  podcast to life. In this solo episode she shares: - how powerful personal stories are in cutting through the clutter of life - how every guest has so much in common with you, even though they tell us how they overcame different obstacles to reach different goals at very different ages - how you, the listener, have the capacity to make change in the world today – even if you don’t realize it yet - how an ordinary citizen created a legacy - how I fell in love with my husband on a bus - how I got the nickname Spider Fighter in 8thgrade - why I am on a mission to live every day to the fullest - the song that changed my life forever LINK TO THE CIRCLE GAME: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NEkJhBHh54 GET IN TOUCH WITH CRYSTAL: - www.crystaljoygarrett.com - Instagram @crystaljoygarrett START ANYWHERE PODCAST IS PRODUCED AT PODCAST ATLANTIC STUDIOS https://podcastatlantic.com/ Produced and Edited by Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
COMING MARCH 16 2022 Welcome to the Start Anywhere Podcast!  You’re in the right place if you want to hear inspiring stories – and get fired up to live life to the fullest. The Start Anywhere Podcast is hosted by Crystal Garrett, a broadcaster and goals/running coach whose mission is to share inspiring success stories from people of all ages and stages of life. The promise is to entertain you, but the goal is to inspire you. Every week, The Start Anywhere Podcast introduces you to incredible people from across the globe who once started anywhere, then made their dreams come true, despite life’s obstacles.  You’ll hear from people in their 20s to their 80s, who have accomplished and are accomplishing extraordinary things. The list of guests for season one will be announced soon but expect everyone from Olympic athletes to outreach workers. Each inspiring person will share how they took their first scary step, then charted the course towards their own personal version of success. When you’re ready to make a small change or chase a big dream, the best place to start is wherever you are right now. START ANYWHERE! COMING MARCH 16 2022
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