"When life gives you lemonade, make orange juice!" -Jane MukamiIn this episode, award winning nutrition-based fitness expert Jane Mukami is here to inspire, inform and encourage each of us to begin making the moves needed to create our best lives.After escaping from a violent, physically abusive marriage, Jane found herself spiraling downward into depression and cycles of poor eating habits that led to weight gain. When she realized that her career was not fulfilling, she decided to make some...
Golf is not always one of the easiest games to learn - there's the swing, but also so much more in terms of successfully navigating the golf course.There can be SO many thoughts going through your head.It's no wonder that it can even feel a bit stressful when it's your time to make a swing!Attempting to think about every component of your swing while you're over the ball won't help. In fact, doing so can often lead to overload.If you're ready for a simple yet effective alternative strategy to...
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, recovery is essential for golfers looking to improve their game. In this episode, we'll explore what recovery means for golfers, the different types of recovery, and some practical techniques you can use to help you recover and ultimately perform better on the course.If you're ready for some insights to help you feel better, play smarter and get more enjoyment out of your game, then make sure to check out this episode!As Smart Golfers, we talk...
In this short episode, I'm spendng some time talking about how, as women, too many of us minimize our own efforts, accomplishments and skills on the golf course. Is it because:We don't feel like we belong out there?We don't want to upset or offend other golfers who "should" be better than use because they've been playing longer?Regardless, it's time to stop playing small and in this Coach's Corner, I explain why!Get on the waitlist and be the FIRST to know when we reopen. You'll get str...
Despite your best intentions, do you ever find yourself wondering:Why don't I ever have time to work on my golf game?What should I work on if I do do practice?In this episode, I discuss some simple but essential insights on how to use calendar blocking to improve your golf game. If you're a busy professional who loves golf, you know how tough it can be to fit practice and play time into your packed schedule.But don't worry, I've got your back! Here, I share some super practical advice on how ...
When many of us think about how we can improve our golf performance, we focus on ball striking, distance, and other things surrounding the ball.But becoming more efficient and effective at doing those things revolves around our mobility! Expert Coach Johnny Bouchard, founder of Atlanta Sports Recovery , gives us the scoop on exactly how golf and mobility intersect.Johnny Bouchard owns & runs Atlanta Sports Recovery . He is a licensed manual therapist & coach with a clinical background...
One of the things that so many golfers love about the game is its ability to serve as an escape from life's issues. It's a chance to get away for a slice of time to enjoy nature, work on your golf skills, connect with friends, and so much more.As a longtime golfer and golf professional, I enjoy every one of these features of the game. But as a woman of color, I've also experienced the less savory side of things....not often, but enough.In this episode, I share a recent incident that forced me...
It's always a great time to take a golf getaway, but the winter season is a very popular time to do so. If you are thinking about taking a golf trip but you're new to packing up, then this episode is for you!In this episode, we discuss:How to safely travel with your clubs on a road tripFactors to consider when deciding if you should BYOG (Bring-Your-Own-Gear) or rentSend ahead vs. bring alongHow to ship golf gear15 essential items for your golf bag during a golf tripSo whether you're taking a...
Golf can be challenging in many ways, but we can make it even more challenging when we don't make the conscious decision to be mindful as we play and practice.In this episode, we discuss the power of intention-attention to create more positive outcomes in your golf game:Making the most of your practice timeRemoving time as a negative variableIncorporating measurement into your practiceIf you're ready to work smarter than harder on your game, this episode is just for you!Get on the waitlist an...
What was your primary reason for getting interested and/or involved in golf?Did you do get into golf via invitation from a friend or colleague? Or, did you jump in on your own?In this episode, I'm chatting with Larissa Holmes, co-founder and CEO of Coterie - an organization aimed to disrupt the old boys club by providing a digital platform for women to learn and connected through sport & activities.We discuss some interesting issues that shape golf and sport in many ways:The importance of...
Many of us already have an understanding of how fun and powerful golf is as a relationship-building tool. However, it's not always easy for the right people to find one another.In recent years, social media platforms and other connection tools have created easy ways for us to connect with others...from Facebook to LinkedIn to Evite. Each of these platforms was originally designed to help us create and deepen connections with like-minded individuals. But what if you had access to a...
Have you been ignoring the announcements and invitations to corporate and client golf events that come your way?Are you thinking that you're neither equipped nor ready to participate in the event(s) in ANY way?If this sounds like you, then get ready to dive in to this episode! Here, Dr. Greta breaks down the following:The advantages of participating in corporate golf eventsInfo you can gather beforehand to feel more comfortableWhat you should bring (even if you don't have clubs)There's a lot ...
Are you a new or beginner golfer excited and ready to get out onto the golf course, but nervous because you don't know much about those complicated golf rules?Relax! In this episode, we're going to cover FIVE simple rules/guidelines that are easy to remember, and will have you feeling comfortable with getting on the golf course today!Get on the waitlist and be the FIRST to know when we reopen. You'll get strategies, tools, and support from our friendly community to make your dreams of c...
Are you like most golfers, who want to get better but fall victim to generic thoughts of improvement, like:Shoot lower scoresHit the ball fartherBetter short gameDid you know that thoughts like these can often hold you back from improving and playing your best golf. So what should you be focused on?There's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to improve but without specificity, it's just a hope or a wish in many ways.Establishing SMART goals for your golf game is an integral part of cr...
Golf is the sport of business and networking for so many reasons, but for far too long, even many high-achieving business women weren't involved. Instead of using golf as a valuable tool to gain an edge in career and business like men routinely do, many women were stuck on the sidelines. After picking up golf in October 2021, former Big 4 auditor turned social entrepreneur Stephanie D'Angelo decided to do her part to change things! She's on a mission to rebrand golf from a health and we...
Are you ready to go all-in on your golf game, but you feel like you won't be successful because you believe you've started too late in life? Are you worried that you can't improve much because you're not a 'natural athlete'? Are you thinking you'll never be able to score well because you don't hit the ball as far as others you've seen?In this episode, I talk about how limiting beliefs hold back so many aspiring golfers from digging in and embracing their desire to learn, improve and strive to...
Are you a new or early-stage golfer who’s been out hitting golf balls but find herself everywhere EXCEPT on the golf course because you’ve fallen prey to the limiting belief that the fairways are only for ‘good’ golfers?If this sounds like you, then keep watching because this episode is just for you! I’m going to empower and share with you three simple, specific, and stress-free ways that all golfers - particularly new and beginning golfers - can get out there feeling comfortable and confiden...
Are you ready to learn more about golf? That you can play better, have more fun, and take full advantage of all of this great sport has to offer? Or maybe you're not making progress as quickly as you want? Or do you often find yourself wondering if you have what it takes to feel confident, play well, and feel knowledgeable about golf in general? If any of these situations apply to you, then guess what? You are in the right place. You are at the Smart Golfer Podcast with me, Dr. G...