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Earn Your Happy

Find your purpose, build your network and make money doing what you love with Earn Your Happy, a motivation-packed podcast! You’ll think bigger, dig deeper and gain the confidence to go for your (world dominating) goals. Each week, learn how to get to the next level personally and professionally with host Lori Harder, best-selling author, investor, multi-passionate entrepreneur, and founder of the female funded beverage company Lite Pink, for which Lori raised over $2 million through the strong network she has built. Lori will give you a vulnerable, behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of growing a business, the toll it can take on your relationships and mental health, and how to support yourself through it all so you can reach your massive goals. Be mentored through your earpods on the topics of starting and scaling a company, building a personal brand, manifestation, boundaries, money, fear, relationships and taking the next big leap in life. Get the inside scoop on who you need in your circle, how to find them and the lies you need to stop believing to be successful. You’ll laugh, cry and feel like you’re not alone in the journey. Follow Lori @loriharder on Instagram for more inspiration and behind-the-scenes of how she is building Lite Pink.
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Sep 3, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • What NLP is and how to model success
  • Stepping into who you want to be
  • Finding your people
  • Recognizing your purpose
  • Overcoming objections

 

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Show Notes:

Rachel Joy is joining me to give you so much clarity on how to navigate sales, how to find your vision, and connecting deeply with your audience. We go over what the NLP model is and how you can apply it to your work to get more customers, more sales, and more CONFIDENCE!

Guest Bio:

Rachel Joy is a board-certified Trainer and Master Practitioner in NLP, EFT, T.I.M.E Techniques, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and Life & Success Coaching. Along with a background in health coaching, personal training, and addiction counseling, Rachel takes a unique approach to generate freedom in her clients' lives. While she focuses on online marketing and business strategy, she stresses the importance of the mind-body connection, and that being the foundation for anything you want to create in life and biz. She is a powerful facilitator of transformational change and certifies and guides other women to do the same, through her signature program, Transcend Academy; an accredited certification program, designed with the high-level support of a business mastermind, and the immersive experience of a spiritual retreat.

Sep 2, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • How to say no in a loving way
  • Finding a win-win situation

 

Resources:

 

Show Notes:

Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions around collaboration.

 

Question #1:

@theracheljoy1

How to kindly turn down a collab that doesn't feel aligned?

 

Question #2:

@tamaramaria.ca

How do you approach someone to collab with a win/win idea?

Sep 1, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • How to not settle
  • Communicating your expectations effectively
  • Moving fast on your goals

 

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Show Notes:

We’re all about enhancing both your business AND your life, so today we have three tips that you can apply that will help with both. If you can master these three things, you will be able to crush it in both your business and your personal life.

Aug 31, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • How to find your focus
  • Defining the problem you solve
  • Serving your past self
  • Finding your passions
  • How to make money

 

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Show Notes:

Whether or not you have a business yet, you have to get good at selling yourself in something that you love, and Rory Vaden knows all about that. He scaled a sales coaching business up to 8 figures and, at the same time, built up his personal brand. When he exited that business, he decided to teach people what he had spent his life learning: how to build a following, get book deals, book speaking engagements, and impact people’s lives. He’s going to share the exact steps you need to follow to find your message, discover your passion, and figure out how to make money from it.

 

Question Highlights:

  • What is the greatest challenge someone has to overcome in order to become a successful personal brand?
  • What are the steps to finding your own unique strengths?
  • What are the different ways to make money?

 

Guest Bio:

Rory Vaden is the New York Times bestselling author of Take the Stairs and Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time. His insights on personal development, leadership and influence have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNN, Entrepreneur, Inc, on Fox News national television and in several other major media outlets. As a world-renowned speaker, His TedX talk has been viewed more than 3 million times, he is a 2x World Champion of Public Speaking Finalist, and was recently inducted into the professional speakers Hall of Fame. He is also an 8-figure entrepreneur who serves in his new business as the Co-Founder of Brand Builders Group where he teaches people to build their influence, reputation and personal brand. You can find more about Rory including footage of him speaking at roryvaden.com.

Aug 27, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • Being the one who decides how your life is going to turn out
  • Stepping up for yourself and others
  • Surrendering what was meant to be
  • Showing up in a way that makes you proud
  • Making connections with like-minded people
  • Setting big goals

 

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Show Notes:

Your dream may not be big enough if it only involves you. Maybe it’s time to reimagine your dreams and goals and find out how you can stay motivated through those big challenges. This year is not going the way that anyone thought it would and we’ve had to let go of some of those expectations, but chances are that this is setting us all up for something better — as long as we can see it and reach for it. So let’s talk about how you can step into who you are meant to be.

Guest Bio:

Lindsey Schwartz is an entrepreneur, top podcast host, and best-selling author. As a sought after speaker, Lindsey travels around the world inspiring women to get out of their own way and into action around their big ideas, and helping them create the careers they’ve always dreamed of.

After seeing numerous women in her life stop short of pursuing their own entrepreneurial dreams because of fear and self-doubt, she saw the need for more honest conversations about the ups & downs of entrepreneurship in order to show women that they don’t have to have it all together to get started. From there, the Powerhouse Women community, annual event, and podcast were born, with the motto that we're not meant to do business (or life) alone!

Aug 26, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • Reframing daily
  • Treating every relationship as important
  • Starting new habits

 

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Show Notes:

Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions around working towards something new.

 

Question #1:

@stephzagordo28

How do you stay motivated in your current job when you want to work towards something else?

 

Question #2:

@chelsey.bird

What do you know now that you wish you had known when starting your business?

 

Question #3:

@dandi2901

Best way to keep or make new habits when you have like 10 you want to start or change?

Aug 25, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • Being excited for the problem you are solving
  • Starting a business with scaling in mind
  • Doing your research

 

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Show Notes:

The number one question we get from the hundreds of entrepreneurs we have coached over the past several years is “How do I know if my idea would make a good business?”. You can have a ton of good ideas—and they could all be equally good—but you can only ever chase one at a time. You have to invest into one so far and so deep that it has enough momentum to run on its own so you can invest the momentum, the income, and the lessons learned from that into the second idea. We’ve developed a framework for evaluating your ideas to find out which is the right fit before you dedicate your all to it.

Aug 24, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • Why now is the time to get your message out there
  • The power of showing up confidently as yourself
  • How to prepare your mindset for appearing in media
  • Why you need to share your story
  • Focusing on gratitude
  • Why perfection is overrated

 

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Show Notes:

Jen Gottlieb and Chris Winfield are two incredible human beings — and they have a challenge for you. These two are always teaching actionable things that you can see immediate results from, so I suggest you step up to their challenge and see where it takes you. Making connections with people that matter is the number one way I have built every single business, along with my willingness to ask and to show up for myself, and this episode is about becoming the ultimate connector — but you can’t do that unless you address your confidence first.

 

Question Highlights:

  • What do you guys do?
  • Where did the “Be on TV” Challenge come from?
  • What is the mindset like after you’re on TV?
  • Why is it important to get your story out into the world?
  • What challenges have you gone through in your business?
  • How do you get involved in the “Be on TV” Challenge?
  • What are you excited for most right now?

 

Guest Bio:

Renowned "Super Connectors" and Communication Experts Chris Winfield and Jen Gottlieb are co-founders of the multimillion-dollar company Super Connector Media, which helps people foster connections and relationships that matter.

The powerful business and life partner duo, whom Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop recently named among "11 Professionals Helping People Find More Satisfying , Successful Careers", are on a mission to empower people to cultivate in-person connections and relationships and find more fulfillment in their personal and professional lives.

Aug 20, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • How important your tribe is
  • How all businesses solve people’s problems
  • Asking for what you need
  • Staying in your gifts
  • The importance of being flexible

 

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Show Notes:

On today’s “quickie” episode, I have a special guest, Jenn Kennedy! Two years ago, she didn’t know what the word “entrepreneur” really meant, but she became one through the process of helping people. As she went through the journey of losing weight and improving her health, she documented the whole process and was hit up with questions constantly. Before she knew what she was getting into, she had a coaching business. We’re going to share five tips that entrepreneurs need to do to up-level in their business.

Guest Bio:

Jenn Kennedy is an entrepreneur, coach, speaker, and CEO of Impact to Income. 

Jenn became an entrepreneur simply by helping people. As she documented her health and weight loss journey, women started asking her for help. She started teaching and helping women finally lose weight and heal their relationship with food. Before she knew it, she had a business. As her nutrition coaching business quickly grew, she closed the door to her 8-year career as an elementary teacher and principal in training.

Just over a year later, after watching online coaches struggle with making the money and impact they were meant for, she built Impact to Income. Now, she teaches and mentors coaches and entrepreneurs to grow their impact, scale their income as a result, and live the life they dream of.  

In just a year, she has scaled her business to a half a million dollars and has impacted hundreds of men and women across the world. The foundation of her success continues to be built on her bulletproof mindset, her relentless drive to impact people’s lives, and her daily practice to have more fun.

She fully believes that we are all here to create an impact in the world. She’s on a mission to guide men and women to live in their true personal and financial power and live the life they dream of.

Aug 19, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • Facing your fear
  • Applying your energy to the most important things
  • Listening to the universes’ nudges
  • Finding the motivation that works for you

 

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Show Notes:

Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions around reaching for your calling.

 

Question #1:

@Marissa.hamon

How to tell if you're about to take on too much or playing small from fear of taking on too much?

 

Question #2:

@aimeepell

How do you know if God is calling you to something and it's not just you wanting it really bad?

Aug 18, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • The way men and women think of negotiating differently
  • Expecting to negotiate
  • Not taking the first offer
  • Being nice but certain
  • Finding leverage points
  • Knowing when to walk away

 

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Show Notes:

To be successful in life and in business, you have to be a negotiation machine. The first offer you get is never the offer the other person is expecting to give. They are waiting for negotiation. In this episode, we give you the seven steps to know the art of negotiation.

Aug 17, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • Doing what feels good and fun
  • Getting around people who are doing what you want to do
  • Growing personally to grow your business
  • The importance of constant learning
  • Getting used to hearing “no”
  • Setting up systems for effective scaling
  • Being true to yourself and your brand

 

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Show Notes:

Meet the team that’s behind the logo, branding, and marketing for my new beverage company Lite Pink, Aisha Marshall and Des Dickerson. These women are some of the most talented and gifted I have ever met, and we’ve been having an amazing time collaborating. We talk all about how we’ve grown from this relationship, the genius behind their business and marketing, how their experience in our Fast Foundations program that helped them grow and scale their business, and the five secrets they learned to scale effectively. The things they share are going to blow your mind.

 

Question Highlights:

 

  • Did you have an a-ha moment working with me and Lite Pink?
  • What were you thinking when you joined our Fast Foundations mastermind?
  • What are the five tips for scaling your business?

 

 

Guest Bio:

Des Dickerson

VP, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND DIGITAL MARKETING

Des has an eye and passion for production. She has worked behind the scenes of major TV shows and networks such as The Dr.Phil Show, Lifetime, HGTV, and YouTube. Des knows what is visually appealing to an audience. This is why creating successful marketing campaigns and visually appealing digital content is her forte. Podcast and video production is her niche, and she loves being able to bring a clients vision into an audio/visual reality.  When Des isn’t working behind the scenes, she loves kickboxing and photography.

 

Aisha Marshall

VP, BRANDING AND DIGITAL MARKETING

Creativity and Aisha go hand in hand. Having worked in creative development and its impacts on digital strategy, she has adopted a special niche for finding the most unique visuals for clients. Aisha is an Arizona State alumni, having a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication and a Juris Doctor from ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Aisha was also a former  ASU Spirit Leader, and she still enjoys dancing in her free time.

Aug 13, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • Resetting your expectations
  • Create a belief of protection and inevitability
  • Leaning into pain and rejection
  • Taking a leap of faith

 

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Show Notes:

What does it mean to go all-in on your vision—and what’s missing in your life that’s preventing you from doing it? The thing that’s stopping you isn’t going to surprise you, but when you look closely at it, you’ll realize that it may not be coming from the place you thought it was. And the way through is to have a little faith that things will work out if you just keep going.

Aug 12, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • Showing up in public
  • Dealing with people’s high expectations
  • Getting clear on commitments and expectations
  • Making a family agreement

 

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Show Notes:

Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions around growth and hope.

 

Question #1:

@_patriciagarner

What are the best ways to set boundaries with people who have high expectations of you?

 

Question #2:

@melissas72

How do you set boundaries around family members when it may cause tension in the family?

Aug 11, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • How sharing your joy serves the world
  • Finding joy in any moment
  • The ripple effects of sharing joy

 

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Show Notes:

We’ve had some big losses in our life recently, and it’s forced us completely into reframing mode. With all that’s going on we have to ask, is it okay to display love and happiness during tough times? Joy is our default, and we believe that it is of value to show others that they can operate with a default towards joy as well. We break down why you OWE it to the world to show joy when it needs it most.

Aug 10, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • Needing connection more than ever
  • Finding out what makes you happy
  • Having commitment over motivation
  • How to accept feedback and filter it
  • Being true to yourself
  • Writing down your ideas

 

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Show Notes:

Whether you love or hate the show Real Housewives, you have definitely heard of it. And that probably means you’ve heard of today’s guest Teddi Mellencamp. We met at a personal development conference a few years ago and I learned about her health program, ALL IN by Teddi. Her current profession as an accountability coach and fitness influencer arose from her desire to help others achieve healthier lifestyles after discovering a tried-and-true way to unleash your best self. We talk about the different things that she’s dealt with while filming the show, the different life challenges we are facing right now, and how you can have a strong backbone and get clear about what’s important right now, and how to keep moving forward no matter what.

 

Question Highlights:

  • How is the pandemic we’re going through now going to affect the way you make decisions moving forward?
  • What are the conversations like in your household?
  • Does your mind compartmentalize all of your accomplishments?
  • What is true for you around purpose or creating purpose?
  • How has seeing people change during your program changed you?
  • What’s a strength that has moved you forward in your life?
  • What’s on the other side of being authentic?
  • How do you decide what is good feedback and what isn’t?
  • How do you filter the criticism and feedback you get?
  • How do you detach yourself from other people’s opinions?
  • What is one of the biggest learning lessons for you?

 

Guest Bio:

Born in Bloomington, Indiana and raised in Hilton Head Island, SC, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave made a name for herself at a young age as a competitive equestrian, later incorporating that fierce competitive drive and spirit into her current profession as a much sought out lifestyle and accountability coach, as well as tackling the ups and downs of filming The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Teddi’s love of horses and the sport of equestrian started at the age of 4, as she soon found herself traveling all around the country to compete in various prestigious horse shows with the venerable Don Stewart Stables. She quickly rose through the ranks to be awarded several national championships, culminating with Teddi winning the stakes class at Madison Square Garden in her final year competing as a Junior.

Teddi relocated to Los Angeles at 17 where she worked at CAA and UTA before returning to her passion of equestrian riding and training. In 2009, she was named World Champion Hunter Rider winner as an emerging professional. But after having kids, Teddi went from professional to amateur and currently competes on horses owned by Balmoral Farms; in 2016 she was named Reserve Champion World Champion Hunter Rider in the Adult Hunters category.

Teddi’s current profession as an accountability coach and fitness influencer arose from her desire to help others achieve healthier lifestyles after discovering a tried-and-true way to unleashing your best self. Struggling with a fluctuating weight her entire life, Teddi found after her second pregnancy and 80lb gain that the weight didn’t come off as easily as it once did. Her riding career had taken a backseat to motherhood and the life/ work balance just wasn’t there for her. She realized that she needed to change her lifestyle, find her passion and really hold herself accountable for her actions to develop a healthier way of living.

All IN by Teddi first started out as Teddi reviewing various fitness classes in the Los Angeles area on Instagram. As she worked to get fit, her following grew and her purpose quickly morphed into Teddi giving fitness advice and urging her followers to become the best versions of themselves possible through self-accountability. While not a certified fitness instructor or nutritionist, Teddi developed a program that gets results for anyone and works with her clients to see them through their struggles to become happier and healthier. All IN has become the next burgeoning lifestyle brand, with Teddi now managing 40 coaches, all of whom have gone through the program, with a roster of clients across the US and Canada in the 1000s and a continual waitlist. More information on All IN can be found at www.allinbyteddi.com

When she’s not being a super mom or changing lives, Teddi can also be seen on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, with her third season due to air this spring. After one season on the show, Teddi instantly connected with the fans due to her strength, positive attitude, and willingness to be open and truthful with her struggles. Not only did this help with her growing business, but it also led to Teddi’s rise as a social media influencer, going from 10K Instagram followers to over 500K in the course of a year, and now over 800K.

In 2019 Teddi launched her podcast with iHeartRadio, Teddi Tea Pod. Each episode centers around a different topic that Teddi deep dives into, from open marriages to motherhood and relationships, featuring experts on the subjects to answer all of her burning questions.

Teddi and her husband Edwin Arroyave, CEO and founder of Skyline Security Management, Inc., live in Los Angeles and have three children: daughter Slate, son Cruz, and in February welcomed a baby girl. Teddi is also a stepmother to Isabella, Arroyave’s daughter from a previous relationship.

Aug 6, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • Letting people know how you can help them
  • Consistency over time and in your voice
  • Building a plan, schedule, and core values
  • Letting people know how you can help them

 

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Show Notes:

Let’s talk about two things that are going to help you in your personal brand, your coaching brand, or your business—and they’re both around marketing. If nobody hears about your product, nobody is going to buy it. Get your message out there to the right people and you will see MASSIVE success in everything that you do!

Aug 5, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • Eating the frog
  • Make a plan for taking small action steps
  • Planning things that bring you joy
  • How resistance is worse than fear
  • Focusing on one thing at a time



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Show Notes:

Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering more of your questions around growth and hope.

 

Question #1:

@lauren.racz

How do you stay high energy when things seem to be piling up?

 

Question #2:

@kokimexi

How do I dare to be the face of an organization when I am so comfy in the background still in charge?

Aug 4, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • Going through problems instead of navigating around them
  • The importance of problem-solving
  • How to see solutions to problems
  • How to become a better problem solver

 

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Show Notes:

Being a master problem solver is a superpower like no other. You can spend all of your time trying to avoid problems, but when they inevitably come up that ability to choose the best solution is what’s going to make or break your life and your business. And the best part? It’s something that can be learned. We’re going to outline how you can learn to become a better problem solver and find the best outcome for any hurdles you face.

Aug 3, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • Rewiring our subconscious mind through affirmations
  • Canceling out negative self talk
  • The challenges and benefits of working with a business partner
  • Getting your startup going
  • Being authentic to yourself
  • Doing the work before you can set realistic goals
  • Getting your product to the right person
  • Tapping into your uniqueness
  • Letting go of what you can’t control

 

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Show Notes:

Anna Lozano and Lindy Sood are the co-founders and CEOs of Love Powered Co., a company on a mission to empower leaders and make affirmations a common practice across the world. It’s not just about the affirmations though—we talk all about getting out there and starting your business, what it looks like to scale a dream, and how it feels working together as partners.

 

Question Highlights:

  • What is it that your business does?
  • What’s an old story that keeps coming up for you and what affirmations do you use to get over it?
  • How did you two partner together?
  • How did you bring this business from idea to concept to reality?
  • How do you get the ball rolling on your business?
  • How did you know what your core idea was and how did you talk it over?
  • How do you have conversations about your business goals?
  • How are you differentiating yourself from other products?
  • What is the big vision for your company?
  • What do people need to know about building a business?

 

Guest Bio:

Anna Lozano and Lindy Sood are the founders and CEOs of Love Powered Co., the affirmations company. They are moms on a mission to power the next generation of mindful leaders and make I AM affirmations come into practice in homes across the world. Their affirmations have been seen on the Marilyn Denis Show, Breakfast Television, Fox News, and enjoyed by influencers and celebrities including Sarah Landry of The Birds Papaya, Jaime King, Jully Black, Cheryl Hickey, amongst many others!

Jul 30, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • How to tell the areas you need to renegotiate
  • Recognizing resistance
  • How tolerance = agreement
  • Finding out where to start

 

Resources:

 

Show Notes:

We are all negotiating the terms of our life every day, whether we realize it or not. In our relationships, in our work life, with our bosses, with our spouses, with our friends, and with our beliefs. Let’s take a look at our lives and identify the areas where maybe we’re not too happy with the terms and could use some renegotiating!

Jul 29, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • Pulling yourself out of a pity party
  • How to find + build strength in hard times
  • Not running from growth
  • How challenge leads to growth

 

Resources:



Show Notes:

Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions around growth and hope.

 

Question #1:

@jractrempe

How do you pull yourself out of a pity party?

 

Question #2:

@liveyourcapacity

Ideas on strengthening your faith muscle when times are low?

Jul 28, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • Stripping away everything that’s distracting us
  • Rethinking what you want
  • Optimizing your time

 

Resources:

 

Show Notes:

2020 means perfect vision—or a bus on fire going off a cliff, depending on how you look at it. But in 2008, when everything was being stripped away from us, I had no option but to look inward and dig deep into what we were supposed to do. There are so many similarities today to that time, except that we are all experiencing that across the entire world. Let’s try and reframe this challenging time and try to make the best of it.

Jul 27, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • Dealing with fear instead of letting it hold you back
  • Challenging your belief systems
  • Learning to love yourself
  • Knowing when to leave your partner
  • Having illusions of who you’ll be in a relationship
  • Learning each others communication styles
  • Growing your relationship to its ultimate potential



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Show Notes:

The models that we’ve had in the past for loving ourselves, loving our family, and loving our lives have completely changed. In her latest book, “Rethink Love,” Monica Berg challenges everything we know about our belief systems around love and relationships. The more perspective that you can have, the more powerful you are in your life and the more connected you feel.

 

Question Highlights:

  • Are you using a lot of the tools you came up with in your first book?
  • What if people feel like fear is a part of their personality?
  • Why did you focus on love for your latest book?
  • When do you know that it’s time to leave a relationship?
  • How do you move from fear to possibility?

 

Guest Bio:

Monica Berg is a CHANGE JUNKIE and she wants to challenge the way you think about EVERYTHING.

In her first book, FEAR IS NOT AN OPTION, she challenged readers to eradicate fear from their lives. In her latest book, RETHINK LOVE, she uses years of personal experience teaching and counseling to eradicate false belief systems around love and relationships.

Monica is a mother, wife, sister, teacher, and friend, who integrates all that she is into her mission and as Chief Communications Officer of The Kabbalah Centre, she integrates her personal mission with this ancient wisdom.

Monica was born and raised in Louisiana before moving to Los Angeles. At 17, she began studying Kabbalah and knew very quickly that this was her path, eventually leading her to the serendipitous meeting of Michael Berg, her now-husband of 21 years. 

During her teen years, Monica developed an eating disorder that grew into a five-year battle with anorexia and body dysmorphia. With her recovery came a better understanding of the disease and a passion to help others. 

However, it wasn’t until her second child was born that Monica had to reevaluate her own belief system. Her son, Joshua, was diagnosed with Down Syndrome shortly after his birth, which was life-changing for Monica and her family. The diagnosis led to Monica’s credo, “In change, there is great power,” and the choice to believe in the beauty and potential of who her son could become and subsequently who she could become. 

Monica aims to challenge people and encourages them to reframe what they think they know and she’s seen the results of rethinking first hand. Monica learns from her students as often as they from her. “I’m inspired by everyone that I come into contact with,” Monica says, “Everyone has something valuable to share and we can derive meaning from each encounter.”

When she’s not writing, lecturing, or working with students at the centre, Monica contributes her time and voice to Habitat for Humanity and Something For Kelly. While she is passionate about helping all people feel empowered, she is especially committed to organizations that support women, particularly those with a mission focused on overcoming eating disorders.

Monica currently resides in New York City with her husband Michael and their children David, Joshua, Miriam, and Abigail.  Her second book, Rethink Love,  will be out on February 11, 2020.

Jul 23, 2020

In This Episode You Will Learn About:

  • Receiving unexpected bad news
  • The benefits of abundance in tragedy
  • Letting go of panic and stress
  • Doing things that are making you feel better
  • Being present and letting things be easier
  • Questions to ask about your life

 

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Show Notes:

I’m back! We’ve had some massive life changes over the past few weeks. In previous episodes, I explained that Chris’s father unexpectedly passed and we traveled to spend time with his mother. It has been incredibly difficult, but there have also been so many gifts that we wouldn’t have experienced otherwise. This episode is all about rethinking your life and asking yourself some different questions to put you on the path you really want to be on.

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