The Simplifiers Podcast

Do you wish you could simplify your wardrobe a little bit? More importantly, when you open your closet, do you feel like you’ve got NOTHING to wear? Girl, I feel ya. If your personal style could use a bit of a refresh or you’re finding the task of getting dressed in the mornings totally tedious and borderline stressful, this one is for you! My all-star special guest today is Sarah Jackson and she is sharing easy ways to simplify your wardrobe and personal style. Like it or not, how you feel in the outfit you wear today directly influences how you show up in the world… and especially, how people will perceive you.  So, it’s important to know that the clothes you wear today (even if you work from home and your cat is your only co-worker) will have an impact on how confident you are, if you hit your sales goals and how you #dothething. But here’s the good news… Sarah promises that (more than likely), you won’t need to go out and purchase loads and loads of new clothes to do it. Here’s how. My special guest today is Sarah Jackson and she’s simplifying how to simplify your wardrobe & personal style. In this episode, you will learn: Why it’s important to define your personal style through fashion and what you’ll gain along the way How to begin to clarify what your personal style is - what questions she asks her personal styling clients that helps them find theirs How to create a capsule wardrobe per season, so getting dressed in the mornings is a cinch How to be strategic about what you where to certain work functions and what colors are best for certain situations (such as a sales pitch meeting, conferences, networking, or when you speak onstage) What to do if your career evolves over time and how to evolve your personal style with it How to shop more ethically and reduce the amount of “fast fashion” we all purchase and consume in the world I loved this conversation because I know I’ve got a few outfits in my wardrobe that are guaranteed to make me feel like a million bucks when I wear them. This stuff works! Q: Are you ready to learn how to simplify your wardrobe & personal style? If yes, this one is for you. It’s time to #DoTheThing! Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/380-how-to-simplify-your-wardrobe-personal-style---with-sarah-jackson-all-star

What if you could tap into your Intuition to make better decisions… would you try? Many believe you decide with either your head, your heart or your gut… that deep, inner knowing when grappling with a situation. But what if you could better tune into that voice inside you to gain clearer insight and a solid path to follow in the months ahead? My all-star special guest today is Kim Chestney and she’s simplifying how to tap into your Intuition to make better decisions. As we all gear up for back to school and saying goodbye to the summer break, I’m reaching back into the vault for some of my favorite conversations on the podcast that’ll help you simplify and feel empowered moving into the new season ahead. So this week we are focusing on clarity and now more than ever, we need a guide to lead us through. Spoiler alert, that guide is YOU… and your deep, inner wisdom. Kim teaches us how to tune in to what your Intuition is trying to say.  My special guest today is Kim Chestney and she’s simplifying how to tap into your Intuition to make better decisions. We tackle all aspects of it, including: How she defines “Radical Intuition” - what it is and isn’t, so you can identify your own Intuition and how it’s working in your life right now Why your Intuition can help you become a better entrepreneur - in what ways can it help you with decision-making at work? What the 4 types of Intuition are and how to harness and tap into them today in your daily decisions The Healer - physical The Sage - mindful The Visionary - creative The Mystic - transcendental It feels like we as humans are collectively waking up - she calls it the “Intuition Revolution” and her insight on what the next step is for all of us to rebuild and reimagine life as we know it  …and ultimately, she shares some ways we could utilize our Intuition for better self-care, so that we can choose the next right step to finish the year strong. Kim is an absolute delight and I loved chatting with her. She believes that the truth is within you and that when you surrender to it, you begin to own your inner power. Bottomline, radical change can be found when you are true to yourself… that’s where we gain deep insight.  And when we do that, we all rise together. Q: Are you looking to make better decisions, personally and professionally? If yes, this one is for you. It’s time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/379-how-to-tap-into-your-intuition-to-make-better-decisions---with-kim-chestney-all-star

Let’s talk about how to form new habits that stick. Okay, okay, I’m curious… raise your hand if you were totally fired up at the beginning of this month to start afresh, change your life, or maybe flip one or two bad habits into better ones? Yup, me too. Now, keep your hand raised if you stuck with it all? Energetically, I just felt a ton of hands went down all around the world… woof, me too! I think if we step back and zoom out a bit, we’d see that there is so much more at play here then what we thought at first glance.  Why do we, as humans, seem to have a hard time setting and sticking with new habits? First off, let’s look at the data. Many studies have been done on New Year’s resolutions but let’s take a look at this one. John Norcross of the National Library of Medicine states that people typically have an 81% failure rate when it comes to their New Year’s resolutions.  81%!! That’s basically saying, 4 out of 5 people who set one don’t stick with them, but rather fall back into their old habits and patterns before they know it. But why is that? Author James Clear (of Atomic Habits) has some ideas here… he believes there are 5 common mistakes that cause new habits to fail: Trying to change everything at once Instead, try to pick one thing and do it well. Starting with a habit that is too big It’s better to make this new habit super small and easy where you just can’t say no. Seeking a result, not a ritual …meaning it’s better to focus on changing the behavior, not the outcome. So, to translate… if you’ve got a goal to read 20 books this year, you focus on the fact that you are now someone who reads a book for the last 10 minutes of your day, right before bed. Make sense? Not changing your environment  Rather, consider building an environment that promotes good habits.  As James puts it… “it is nearly impossible to remain positive all of the time if you are constantly surrounded by negative people.” Assuming small changes don’t add up.  James suggests just trying to “get one percent better each day.” That’s it, simple.  Teeny tiny incremental behavior changes each and every day are the true way to get to where you want to go. You can do this, I believe in you. It’s time to SIMPLIFY. Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b154-how-to-form-new-habits-that-stick-all-star

Time for a guided visualization exercise: How to spring clean your mind. Ahh yes, it’s that time of year when the daffodils are blooming once again, the winter ice is melting, and there’s an overwhelming urge (in my world, at least) to declutter my entire home. But what if we could do the same with our minds, releasing the things we no longer need anymore and making space, peace and creating a little bit of breathing room? Doesn’t that sound nice? So, how does it work? Simple! Let my voice be a guide for you as you focus inward to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers. Listen and participate in this guided visualization exercise: How to spring clean your mind. I hope this visualization sticks with you the entire week through. Do it again and again if you need clarity or fresh ideas to help your spirit feel refreshed once again… because when you tap into your deep inner knowing, you’re accessing the deep inner wisdom. That electric energy that can be found inside all of us that connects us all together. It knows. You know. We all know if we are brave and we open ourselves to it. You can do this, I believe in you. It’s time to SIMPLIFY. Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b153-how-to-spring-clean-your-mind-guided-visualization    

Okay, okay - raise your hand if you’ve heard us talking about how to create an effective sales funnel for YEARS now, but still haven’t made one that actually works for your business? Or maybe you’ve got a funnel, but you’ve never formally written it down and shared it with your team? No problem - this one is especially for you! My special guest today is Dr J.J. Peterson of StoryBrand and he’s simplifying how to create a simple, effective sales funnel that drives sales. If this has been on your proverbial to-do list for like, ever and you never seem to get it done, my friend, everything you need is just ahead as J.J. breaks it all down for us. Bottomline, it’s simpler than you think to take immediate action and hit your sales numbers this month. Here’s how.  My all-star special guest today is Dr. J.J. Peterson and he’s simplifying how to create a simple, effective sales funnel. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: Why every small business (big or small) needs to create a sales funnel and what stops most from doing it What the 5 components to an effective sales funnel are, built the StoryBrand way: Creating a one liner Launching a simple website Inviting people in with a lead generator Crafting an email sales campaign Crafting an email nurture campaign  How to create a one-liner that catches your prospective client’s attention and intrigues them to want more information and take action - there are 3 parts: The problem The solution The results What the 7-step Story Grid is and how it plays into your sales funnel and email campaigns  spoiler alert: you are NOT the hero of the story… your customers are …and ultimately, I asked him what he means by “not using bowling balls in your email campaigns” - why so many do this and what’s better to help convert prospects into paying clients. Oh man, this episode is definitely one of my favorite conversations so far this season… I’ve loved StoryBrand and followed their work for years now. J.J., Donald Miller, and the team are whip-smart, funny, kind, and they truly know their stuff when it comes to sales and marketing. So, grab your journal and a pen… we cover a lot of ground on this one and I know it’ll help you make a sales breakthrough instantly if you follow the steps. Q: Are you ready to learn how to create a simple, effective sales funnel? If yes, this one is for you. It’s time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/378-how-to-create-a-simple-effective-sales-funnel---with-dr-j-j-peterson-all-star

Have you ever stepped back and thought about how similar the process is, of finding a job to buying a house? Like in nearly every single way - the parallels are eerie! So let’s talk about it… My special guest today is global talent acquisition leader, Shannon Taylor and he’s simplifying why you should treat your job search like buying a house. Because if this simple (yet profound!) reframe helps you feel more empowered and better equipped, then I’m calling that a WIN. Here’s how. My all-star special guest today is Shannon Taylor and he’s simplifying why you should treat your job search like buying a house. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: His take on what’s going on in the job market right now and why it seems so different this year. He breaks down all the reasons why he draws comparisons between buying a house and finding your next job…  Turnover low, job supply low, demand high and getting the timing just right. Using this house buyer analogy, he talks about where job seekers can go to find the “hidden job market,” as in, the roles that are rarely publicized or have less competition These are called “off-market pocket listings” in real estate or jobs that might be outside of what you typically go for. How job seekers can make their “offer” the most compelling when applying for roles, so they land the interview. In job seeking (as also in buying a house), there’s a bit of serendipity and magic to it… How a job seeker can increase their chances of getting the stars to align in their job search. Q: Are you ready to learn why you should treat your job search like buying a house? If yes, this one is for you. It’s time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/377-why-you-should-treat-your-job-search-like-buying-a-house---with-shannon-taylor-all-star

Are you trying to figure out how to deal with menopause or curious if you’re on the brink of it all? Welp, friends… this one is for you! My special guest today is author Laurie Lewis and she’s simplifying how to deal with menopause. No matter if you’re at the beginning of it all and you’re starting to notice your period is getting irregular. Or your midsection resembles more of a rectangle than an hourglass (um, like me). Or maybe, you’re already knee deep in it all with hot flashes and more… we’re simplifying it all down for you, so you can make sense of it all. Here’s how.  My all-star special guest today is Laurie Lewis and she’s simplifying how to deal with menopause. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: What the first signs of perimenopause and menopause are that you need to be looking out for Your hormones will start to shift in your 40s and 50s… what are the basics you need to know and why working out longer and harder in the gym is NOT the answer to losing weight What intermittent fasting is and why it might be the right solution for those looking to recalibrate their hormones How does intermittent fasting work, is it safe and what the three phases of fasting are: Fast foundation Fast forward  Fast forever …and ultimately, how to make sense of all the changes your body is going through without losing your mind along the way. Disclaimer: speak to your primary care physician or doctor first. There is so much mystery and confusion surrounding menopause and what’s (actually) happening in our bodies. As Dr. Jen Gunter says, “it’s like puberty, but in reverse!” I hope today’s conversation sheds some light on this subject that’ll help you prepare for menopause, start to recalibrate your hormones, and feel more in control of what your body and brain is needing the most during this stage of your life. Q: Are you ready to learn how to deal with menopause with grace? If yes, this one is for you. It’s time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/376-how-to-deal-with-menopause---with-laurie-lewis-all-star

Time for a guided visualization exercise: How to snap out of a funk. If you’re feeling beaten down, worn out, or like your energy vibration is hitting an all-time low, my hope is that today’s episode will help you stop, pause, hit the reset button, gain clarity, and come back to center once again. How does it work? Simple! Let my voice be a guide for you as you focus inward to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers. Listen and participate in this guided visualization exercise: How to snap out of a funk. You’re here for a reason… to learn, to share, to grow, and to forgive. Remember to control what you can and release the rest. Persistence is a muscle that you’re training every single day when you pause, listen, grow… and then take positive action. I hope this visualization sticks with you the entire week through. Do it again and again if you need clarity or fresh ideas to help your spirit feel refreshed once again… because when you tap into your deep inner knowing, you’re accessing the deep inner wisdom. That electric energy that can be found inside all of us that connects us all together. It knows. You know. We all know if we are brave and we open ourselves to it. You can do this, I believe in you. It’s time to SIMPLIFY. Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b152-how-to-snap-out-of-a-funk-guided-visualization  

Today, we are talking all about how to improve your digestion. Are you feeling a bit bloated, and well, clogged up? Aha, this one's for you! My all-star special guest today is Cool Beans co-founder Tyler Mayoras and he’s simplifying how to improve your digestion. There’s nothing worse than having tummy aches and feeling like your body isn’t working right. Tyler believes that with a few simple shifts in what you eat, all of this could improve fairly quickly. Here’s how.  My all-star special guest today is Tyler Mayoras and he’s simplifying how to improve your digestion. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: Why focusing on your gut health and digestion is so (darn) important these days for whole body health and wellness What the big secret is behind beans as a superfood… and how to incorporate more beans into your meals, in a simple way How to have more food diversity in what you eat weekly and why so many people are going plant-based nowadays With new food innovation these days, there seem to be more plant-based choices in our grocery stores than ever before. How to avoid the “vegan junk food” craze and make better choices when grocery shopping …and ultimately, I asked him about his take on “The Carnivore Diet” (aka. only eating meat) that seems to be the latest fad and is it good for your body or not? If you’ve been contemplating making a shift towards a plant-based diet or going vegetarian, you’ll definitely enjoy this conversation. And it might start small like doing “Meatless Monday” or taking the time to read the labels when you shop for groceries. Remember, you’re looking for items made from whole food, minimally processed ingredients. Less packaging and added chemicals/preservatives, more plants is best. You’ll find your brain fog disappears, the bloating melts away, and your skin is clearer. Yes, yes, and YES! Q: Are you ready to improve your digestion? If yes, this one is for you. It’s time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/375-how-to-improve-your-digestion---with-tyler-mayoras-all-star

When was the last time you felt like you were in flow state? You know, that feeling you get when time seems limitless, your creative juices and ideas are free flowing, and your energy is buzzing at a higher vibration. Has it felt like forever? Well if so, you’re going to love today’s conversation. My special guest today is The Brain Guy - Scott Robinson and he’s simplifying how to get into the flow.  He believes in one simple truth: whatever you are looking to achieve in life, it’s your brain and your nervous system working together that control your life’s outcomes.  Therefore, when you tap into your subconscious mind (which accounts for 95% of your total brain processing), you unlock a higher intelligence that’ll help you quickly and easily transform stress, resolve trauma faster, and get back to thriving. So, more joy, satiated contentment, pleasure, and abundance on a deeper level… These are all the things you can experience when you get in the flow.  Here’s how.  My all-star special guest today is Scott Robinson and he’s simplifying how to get into the flow. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: How he defines “flow state” and what’s actually happening in your brain when you’re “in the flow” What effect stress has on the brain and the body and how to spot it Athletes train to achieve “high performance” - he shares what he has learned whilst working with them, specifically with understanding the brain as the “control center” in conjunction with the nervous system …and ultimately, he talks about the subconscious mind: what it is, how it works, and (finally) understanding that it is governing your actions and (in my words) your “1000 daily choices.” When you do, you can change your life for the better. Bottomline, when we achieve flow state, our life is buzzing with possibility. I’m thrilled to share this conversation with you and look forward to hearing what you think about it all soon! Q: Are you ready to get into the flow? If yes, this one is for you. It’s time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/374-how-to-get-into-the-flow---with-scott-robinson-all-star

Are you ready to step up and be the CEO of your well-being? If last year taught us anything at all, it reminded us of how incredibly important it is to take good care of our body, mind, and spirit in order to stay grounded through big change. Self-care is no longer a “should” but a “must-have” priority to maintain your well-being as an entrepreneur. My all-star special guest today is author Naz Beheshti and she’s simplifying how to be the CEO of your well-being. Like a CEO, you’re setting the vision for the year ahead, making calculated predictions that will hopefully pay off in the months to come and equally, making cuts where necessary. All of this requires a whole new vantage point on how you live your life and a possible shift in your mindset to level up. Here’s how.  My all-star special guest today is Naz Beheshti and she’s simplifying how to be the CEO of your well-being. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: What she learned while working as Steve Jobs’ executive assistant, inside the pressure cooker of Silicon Valley… how this brilliant person took great care of himself and equally grew the Apple brand simultaneously  Her book is called “Pause. Breathe. Choose.” - we take a deep dive into all three sections and she defines what mindfulness could look like through a pandemic How to make better choices that will help us manage our stress and build resilience, using the ACE Method: acute, chronic, eustress …and ultimately, what the “3 P’s to well-being” are - pain, prana and purpose, understanding how we can tap into all three areas to our advantage, through our work. We also do a breathwork exercise together to build that prana life-force energy.  It was fascinating to hear her stories of working with Steve Jobs early on in her career, to really get an insider's peek into that world when Apple was booming.  And it certainly rings true for me… when I take good care of myself, get enough sleep, drink more water than coffee, move my body, take time to focus in on my breath, rest, reflect and prioritize it into my daily schedule, I become a better CEO for The Simplifiers. Opportunities (magically) open up and I achieve flow state for longer periods of time.   This is truly living a simplified, joy-filled life. And I hope today’s conversation sparks something new for you, as well. Q: Are you ready to be the CEO of your well-being? If yes, this one is for you. It’s time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/373-how-to-be-the-ceo-of-your-well-being---with-naz-beheshti-all-star

Time for a guided visualization exercise: How to let yourself rest when you’re sick. How does it work? Simple! Let my voice be a guide for you as you focus inward to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers. Listen and participate in this guided visualization exercise: How to let yourself rest when you’re sick. Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b151-how-to-let-yourself-rest-when-youre-sick-guided-visualization

Q: Are you feeling run-down, exhausted, stressed, and wish you could boost your immune system? I don’t blame ya! Life is wacky right now and you might be feeling the effects of it all, physically and mentally. My special guest today is Dr. Uma Naidoo and she’s simplifying how to boost your immune system. And surprisingly enough, it’s simpler than you think… Bottomline, when you understand how the foods you eat directly affects your brain, (which then affects every other aspect of your body), it’s a total game changer.  Here’s how. My all-star special guest today is Dr. Uma Naidoo and she’s simplifying how to boost your immune system. We tackle all aspects of it, including: Why it’s so important to focus on boosting your immune system, especially now through a pandemic and through big, big change What she believes are the 5 key areas to better brain health, broken down in simple, easy-to-understand terms: neuro-oxidative stress neuro-inflammation neuro-plasticity emotional immunity the gut-brain connection The very best foods to embrace and which ones to avoid to build a stronger immune system How to adopt ACTUAL habit change - what does it take to make healthy changes stick? …and ultimately, what foods you should stock in your pantry to help cut brain fog, fatigue and stress. I’m willing to bet you’ll learn at least a couple of new, simple things to try out after listening to this one. It’s just simple, small shifts that’ll stack up and help you get back to thriving over time. Enjoy! Q: Are you struggling with your immune system or feeling low energy these days? If yes, this one is for you. It’s time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/372-how-to-boost-your-immune-system---with-dr-uma-naidoo-all-star

Let’s talk about cooking, more specifically, let’s simplify how to cook lighter with your Instant Pot! It’s happened, I too have jumped on the bandwagon of cooking with an Instant Pot… and can I say, I LOVE IT. It makes batch cooking a cinch and the versatility of what you can make, my goodness, I feel like I’m just scratching the surface!  My all-star special guest today is celebrity cookbook author, Jeffrey Eisner and he’s simplifying how to cook lighter with an Instant Pot. While yes, you could make super gooey, creamy and decadent meals like mac-n-cheese in your Instant Pot, Jeffrey is also going to show us a way to lighten it all up, cooking to your specific eating lifestyle. Whether it’s Keto, Paleo, Gluten-free, or vegetarian and vegan, it’s all about eating wholesome, real food that raises your vibration rather than ones that sink you into a food coma and total brain fog… but here’s the caveat: he promises we won’t lose any of the flavor along the way.  Here’s how.  My all-star special guest today is Jeffrey Eisner and he’s simplifying how to cook lighter with an Instant Pot. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: For those just getting started using their Instant Pot, the 2-3 tips that would help you feel less intimidated, so you can get going with experimenting, playing and cooking food with it this week What “cooking lighter” looks like for him these days and which recipes he’s enjoying making right now, which might give you a few ideas on what to cook tonight Which must-have staples you need stocked in your pantry, specifically for pressure cooking Lawry’s seasoned salt beef, chicken, vegetable stock, specifically Better than Bouillon concentrated stock base  dried beans (black, pinto, white beans) quinoa, rice (white, brown, wild), and farro herbs & spices - TIP: buy one new spice each week to build your pantry and experiment with new flavors! How to cook for kids or picky eaters with an Instant Pot - he shares his best advice for parents without much time to cook, but want happy bellies around the dinner table …and ultimately, he shared a little bit about his own wellness journey - what he wished he knew earlier on when it comes to eating lighter and maintaining his weight. Q: Are you ready to cook lighter using an Instant Pot? If yes, this one is for you. It’s time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/371-how-to-cook-lighter-with-an-instant-pot---with-jeffrey-eisner-all-star

Let’s do a guided visualization exercise together: here’s how to visualize a new path for your life. Something that I love doing with my coaching clients is to lead them through guided visualization exercises and the thought occurred to me, “why not do these on the podcast, as well?!” So in today’s mini episode, I’m going to lead you through a guided meditation and visualization that’s going to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers. Listen and participate in a guided visualization exercise: how to visualize a new path for your life. Gone are the days of looking outside yourself for a magic pill or a guru on a pedestal to fix us. This year, consider the simple idea that your Intuition knows. Your body knows. Your brain and your heart know. And it’s all waiting for you to simply ask, trust, and then decide to take daily, imperfect action by making Bold Asks. To visualize a new path for your life, it’s just a matter of slowing down and listening to what your soul truly wants and where Source truly needs you next. You can do this, I believe in you. It’s time to SIMPLIFY. Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b150-how-to-visualize-a-new-path-for-your-life-all-star    

Do you wish you could sleep better at night? Insomnia, anyone?! Welp, relief is on the way because we’re talking all about sleep on today’s episode! My all-star special guest today is health coach Shae Leonard and she’s simplifying how to sleep better at night. Whether it’s stress or something else that’s keeping you up at night, Shae leads us through seven simple steps to course correct that’ll have you sleep like a baby in no time at all. Here’s how.  My all-star special guest today is Shae Leonard and she’s simplifying how to sleep better at night. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: How she defines “sleep hygiene” and why it’s so important to focus on this right now What the first step is to improve your sleep hygiene to help you sleep better tonight What the 7 fundamentals for great sleep hygiene are and how these simple shifts can make a positive impact in the long run Everything we need to know about “full-spectrum light” - what it is and why we need to avoid it 1-2 hours before bedtime, plus she shares a few healthy alternatives Why we need to avoid amping up our brains at night and those sneaky ways we do it without even knowing it …and ultimately, why it is important to “quiet your digestion” at night - how to do it, starting tonight. Q: Are you ready to sleep better tonight? If yes, this one is for you. It’s time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/370-how-to-sleep-better-at-night---with-shae-leonard-all-star

Happy New Year, friends - to kick things off on the right foot, here’s how to create a vision board to help guide you in the year ahead. This has been a tool I’ve used for at least the last four years and let me tell you, it works! I create mine right at the beginning of the new year and it serves as a visual guide to help me remember what is most important in my life.  Let me explain… It's a visual representation of my core values, my desires, and my goals. Every single element I put on my vision board has been carefully picked to ensure it feels right… and it’s actually what I want to create in the year ahead. As such, I wanted to share my top 5 tips on creating a vision board, so if you want to make one for yourself this year, it’ll be a simple process. Keep your focus on the Light and your chin up, trusting and believing in the process. Every artist goes through a “this sucks, this sucks, this is the worst, this is horrible, oh look it’s pretty cool” cycle when creating art. Even if you don’t identify as an artist yourself, you’re still going to (likely) go through that cycle too when creating your vision board. It’s a given… but it doesn’t define you. Rise above. You can do this, I believe in you. It’s time to SIMPLIFY. Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b149-how-to-create-a-vision-board-all-star  

Are you finding it harder and harder these days to stick to your boundaries? Whether it’s a lack of physical space at your house (hello, homeschooling)… or a lack of breathing room and space in your calendar, causing you to overwork, strive, and feel flustered with it all. Or maybe it’s a Boundary Destroyer in your life, which is a whole other ball of wax.   My all-star special guest today is psychotherapist Terri Cole and she’s simplifying how to stick to your boundaries. In her book, Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free is a must-read for me and so many girlfriends of mine as we are looking to break free from the nonsense. And more importantly, live a more authentic, fulfilled life by mastering how we create and maintain healthy boundaries. Here’s how.  My all-star special guest today is Terri Cole and she’s simplifying how to stick to your boundaries. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: Through her research, what she found are some common myths that women believe when setting boundaries  What the psychological aspect is behind why we DON’T set boundaries for ourselves? What’s happening, really? How to understand what your internal ‘Boundary Blueprint’ is and how to communicate our desired (more positive) boundaries are to other people In a work setting, what to do if you’re afraid you’ll be seen as a “bitch” or if you fear being fired by your client after you state your boundaries And ultimately, at home… what you must do when it’s a family member (a parent, spouse or child) who you cannot remove from your life entirely and you’re having to constantly state and restate your boundaries all the time? Terri is a brilliant bright light in this field of study and she’s going to show us a better way of sticking to our boundaries. In our conversation today, you’ll gain a glimmer into her work, teaching each of us how to stop abandoning ourselves for the sake of others without guilt or drama. But rather, she shows us a way that healthy boundaries can help us gain better communication and better relationships… more satisfaction, abundance, and success. All of it is a result of doing the work, gaining clarity on our subconscious beliefs, and sticking to our boundaries. Q: Are you ready to learn how to stick to your boundaries better? If yes, this one is for you. It’s time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/369-how-to-stick-to-your-boundaries---with-terri-cole-all-star

Do you want to have a clutter-free Christmas this year? Let’s face it… Christmas and the holiday season is here and there’s no stopping it now. For some, just the thought of all the to-do’s and hanging with the in-laws gives you the hives. For others, the frenzy is exhilarating but by December 27th, you always seem to come down with flu-like symptoms that (totally) flatten you for days. Raise your hand if any of this resonates. But what if this year was simpler? What if this year could be different? And to that, I say YES! My all-star special guest today is author Kathi Lipp and she’s simplifying how to have a clutter-free Christmas. With a bit of humor and a little sass, she’s written the book on almost every aspect of the holiday season, helping us decide what to keep, what to scrap, and how to not totally lose your mind along the way. Here’s how. My all-star special guest today is Kathi Lipp and she’s simplifying how to have a clutter-free Christmas. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: How she defines what a “clutter-free” Christmas could look like, not only talking about the physical stuff but your schedule and your mental wellness Why we tend to get caught up in the holiday frenzy in the first place What a “Holiday Mission Statement” is and how to create one with your household How to apply 3 of the 21 projects from her book, ‘The Christmas Project Planner’ in to your life over the coming weeks in simple, practical ways, including: How to create your Christmas prep space with a “Magic Christmas Box” How to schedule your time for the holidays How to refresh yourself and carve out some YOU time As with most all topics we simplify on the podcast, one core principle certainly rings true here:  It’s not about doing more, but actually doing less.  When we release the white knuckle grip of control and perfectionism on our lives and learn to say “no, thank you” to the obligations, tasks and unnecessary to-do’s, we ultimately will find peace, joy and a heck of lot less anxiety. I encourage you to think about what you might let go of this year as you’re listening to our conversation ahead. Kathi is funny, irreverent, and my kind of girlfriend who’s saying “enough!” to the insanity and helping us all get back to the real reason for the season. Q: Are you ready to have a clutter-free Christmas? If yes, this one is for you.It’s time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/368-how-to-have-a-clutter-free-christmas---with-kathi-lipp-all-star

We are continuing our all-star season, bringing back some of my favorite conversations from the vaults of The Simplifiers Podcast and sharing them once again.  I think that this one (which originally aired in June 2020) with author Nancy Levin fits so well inside the theme of “self-discipline” that we are exploring this month. So, how do you set healthy boundaries in life, especially if you feel like yours get trampled on over and over again? In my mind, boundaries are in fact, one of the very best ways to cultivate self-discipline, helping you keep your eye on the prize of what you want most in life.  Therefore, it’s a delight to feature this all-episode once again. Through her books, Nancy helps overachieving people-pleasers learn to live life on their own terms. Here’s how. My all-star special guest today is Nancy Levin and she’s simplifying how to set healthy boundaries. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: Why some women struggle to define and uphold their boundaries, personally or professionally How to begin the process of defining your boundaries by writing a “boundary script” What to do if you’re attempting to conquer codependent behaviors   The steps to creating your own “boundary pyramid,” a simple tool to help you set healthy boundaries How to say ‘no’ effectively and stick with it …and ultimately, understanding what your “bottom-line boundary” is and how to set it and communicate it with others, confidently. You can do it, I believe in you… it’s time to simplify! Q: Are you trying to figure out how to set healthy boundaries in your life? If yes, this one is for you. It’s time to #DoTheThing  ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/367-how-to-set-healthy-boundaries---with-nancy-levin-all-star