This is the time of year where little bursts of inspiration or positivity are most needed, am I right? With the hustle, bustle and stress of visitors and visiting family, it’s hard not to let it get to you at some point.
So this year I’m already switching my focus from stress to excitement. I am in control of how I feel and how I act. No matter what old beliefs pop up when spending time around family and friends, I will not let it derail my current beliefs.
I know that most of us have those certain people who criticize their lifestyle, career or habits, but don’t take the bait! You’re not going to change them and you’re certainly not going to change for them, right?
Go in with the energy that “it’s all OK,” and let all the little stuff roll off your back. Now this doesn’t give anyone permission to walk all over you, but if you can just LOVE and LISTEN a little more, and release expectations, you’re going to close out the holidays on a high note.
See what happens when you can allow, accept and have compassion instead of going on the defense or judging. How much can you grow and let go of this holiday season? Tell me what your plans are for propelling yourself through the holidays and into 2018? I want to hear because we’re all in this together.
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We’ve all heard how difficult it can be to become a Navy SEAL – the physical challenges alone can make or break one’s success. Today’s guest and host of The Unbeatable Mind podcast, Mark Divine, had that part covered, but he ensured his success by mastering his thoughts as well.
From a disempowered background and core story, Mark didn’t always have dreams of becoming a Navy SEAL. In fact, he actually had a successful career as a CPA, but he longed for something more that also appealed to his athletic side.
Tune in to find out how Mark shifted his thought patterns and discarded those that didn’t work to accomplish his goals then and how he continues to apply those skills in his life and businesses now. I love how Mark’s approach links the heart and mind – you’re going to be amazed at just how simple it can be once you can quiet your mind and focus on one task at a time.
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Questions Asked in This Episode:
In This Episode We Talk about:
Quotes:
“When I started asking better questions, then I started to get different answers.”
“The absence of thought is when the answers came to me.”
“Use your imagination to see a version of you that’s whole.”
“If you can see it, you can speak it and then you can believe it.”
“Create a positive memory of the future.”
“Sever the negative energy of the past so you can attract the force of the future which pulls you toward the future.”
“We always have value and a gift to give, no matter what happens to use, as long as we’re here.”
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Mark is from upstate New York and did his formal undergraduate education at Colgate University. His years at Colgate University were focused on athletic endeavors such as competitive swimming, rowing and triathlon racing, interrupted by brief episodes of academic activity. After graduation from "the Gate" Mark started his professional career as a CPA with Coopers & Lybrand in New York City. Clients included luminous and no-longer existent financial firms such as Solomon Brothers and Paine Webber.
Four years later, with an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business in his briefcase, he left behind the suit to pursue his inner vision to become a Navy SEAL officer. He was 26 when he graduated as Honor Man (#1 ranked trainee) of his SEAL BUD/s class 170. Mark was fortunate to serve with many great men and women on active duty for nine years and in the reserves for eleven...retiring at the rank of Commander in 2011.
After leaving active duty in 1997, Mark started his second business career as an entrepreneur. He co-founded the successful Coronado Brewing Company and launched NavySEALs.com in the same year he left active duty. To this day, it is the leading website for gear and information about the SEALs.
Mark's business career was interrupted by a stint as an Adjunct Professor of Leadership at the University of San Diego, where he was pursuing his Doctorate in Leadership, then by a one-year recall to active duty in 2004. The recall took him to Baghdad with SEAL Team One to conduct a special project for Naval Special Warfare Command surrounding the role of the USMC in Special Operations. While in Iraq, Mark developed Kokoro Yoga, which allows you to see, feel, hear, and live the goal you are looking to achieve through warrior visualization.
In 2007 he launched his CrossFit affiliate and the now internationally known SEALFIT program to provide transformational personal and team training experiences. The training utilizes an integrated warrior development model he developed, called Unbeatable Mind, which draws from his 20 years as a SEAL and business leader, 25 years as a martial artist and 15 years as yoga practitioner. He now hosts a highly rated podcast on iTunes called Unbeatable Mind.
SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind are uniquely effective at elevating clients to a higher level of operating, thinking and leading - encompassing the full spectrum of human experience: Body, Mind and Spirit in Self, Team and Organization. Mark advises and trains a diverse group of clients through his Unbeatable Mind and SEALFIT programs including: Olympic medalists, CEOs, Superbowl champions and other professional athletes.
Resources:
The Unbeatable Mind Podcast
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unbeatable-mind-podcast-with-mark-divine/id955637330?mt=2
UnbeatableMind.com
SealFit.com
Books:
The Unbeatable Mind by Mark Divine
http://a.co/36s1ZH8
The Way of the Seal by Mark Divine
http://a.co/c0ncWFr
IG: @sealfit
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I just returned a few days ago from my third trip to the Costa Rican jungles and it was such an awesome trip – even though every time I go, I feel a ton of resistance around it. And that’s because it throws me out of my routine (and it’s a LONG journey to get there).
But here’s what this trip helped me with this round – it forced me to take time for myself. It forced me to just sit in quiet in nature (with the occasional monkey making his presence known). You see up until Costa Rica, I was a feeling a little blocked creatively, which was super frustrating because I had a talk to prepare for and an eCourse to come up with. But on the flight home – because I allowed myself the space to let that creativity come flowing back in – the ideas poured out! I couldn’t believe how easy it felt.
Now, you might be saying, “This doesn’t apply to me because I’m not creative.” Newsflash – you ARE creative!
“We are all creative beings.”
You create and put things out in the world every single day – and there are more forms than you think. It’s not just writing, designing or painting. There is an outlet that makes you feel alive – you just need to tune in to find out what it is.
Now as you can imagine, while we need to practice creative space all year round, with the holiday upon us, it’s more important than ever to create space so we don’t lose our marbles when family and friends visit. So just like I stated above, you must carve out time just for you.
Schedule in your time and practice fierce boundaries for parties or other commitments that don’t excite you. No is a complete sentence and you aren’t responsible for making everyone happy. Use the holidays for what they were meant for – joy and connection.
Ask yourself, “What do I need each week to ensure a happy, healthy holiday season for myself?”
I challenge you to look at your calendar and make those unbreakable “space making” appointments with yourself. In order to create and transform we must find that space.
Let me know how you do! I love hearing from you!
Happy Thanksgiving!
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Resources:
Free 14-Day HoliBurn Challenge
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I came across my guest, Wes Chapman, as I was preparing for my TedX Talk and couldn’t stop thinking about his story. With a tumultuous childhood from day one including abuse in numerous forms and being told that he was too broken to fix, Wes is walking proof that we are only who we choose to believe we are.
Now Wes has committed his life to helping others who feel or have been told they are “broken” and encourages everyone to take control of their lives, ditch the victim mentality and get into hero mode.
Listen in as Wes vulnerably takes us through his journey of rediscovering his self-worth and identity and how it led him to an entrepreneurial career of helping others.
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Questions Asked in This Episode:
In This Episode We Talk about:
Quotes:
“Put the victim to bed and wake the hero up instead.”
“Your brain only understands what it’s experienced.”
“Anything that’s in the rear-view mirror you can 100% take ownership of that.”
“If you can positively think your way into a great life, you can negatively think your way into a crappy life.”
“Rip the labels off – you are what you choose to be.”
“The day of excuses is over.”
“I don’t believe in controlling other people; I believe in people controlling themselves.”
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Wes’s message of “waking up the hero” has been adopted by thousands of people around the world. He draws from his unique life experiences to deeply connect with people of all backgrounds, creeds and beliefs. He is the founder of A HUMAN PROJECT, an organization that incubates creative, scalable solutions to systemic problems and gathers together the greatest minds to solve global issues in education, health and society.
With a background in technology, design and entrepreneurship, Wes has worked with clients like Verizon, Microsoft, A&E and has been the recipient of multiple “App of the Year” awards from Apple. He holds patents on several medical advancements. His work has been covered in multiple media outlets and publications, including: INC, CBS, TechCrunch, ABC, Forbes and many others.
As a speaker, Wes has shared the stage with eminent business owners and thought leader alike, including: Robert Herjavec, Sheri Salata, Gary Vaynerchuk, Randy Jackson, Peter Diamandis and many others.
And as co-creator of THE HUMAN GATHERING – named “The #1 Leadership Conference” by Forbes, Wes is consistently bringing together today’s foremost leaders in business, technology, philanthropy and the arts.
Resources:
AHumanProject.com
WakeTheHero.com
IG: @wesleydchapman
FB: facebook.com/wesleydchapman
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For the past month, I’ve been feeling a lack of inspiration, and when that feeling comes up, shortly after the feelings of unworthiness and not being good enough pop their heads back in the picture. It brings back glimpses of the crushing anxiety that I once faced. I knew it was time to start bringing the joy back into my routine (did I mention how much I love routine?).
So I decided to enlist the help of a coach. I needed more than the cheerleader voice in my own head – I needed compassion from someone who’s been there.
“I don’t want all of the things I’ve wished for to be wished away because I’m anxious.”
Even though I’m happy and grateful for all of the amazing things that are happening in my life and business, I was also getting bored. In order to do that I knew I needed to shake things up a bit and change up my routine
“Even creatures of habit need to shake things up.”
But this creature over here LOVES her routine and has a ton of resistance when it comes to changing it – even if it’s doing things that I like to do. Anyone else? In order change my thoughts around the new, I needed to find the routine and grounding in it.
Keep in mind these changes in your routine don’t need to be big – start small! What could you start with? I wanna know! Be sure to comment below or on Instagram – I love hearing!
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Resources:
The Bliss Project 2018
March 2-4, 2019 | Newport Beach, CA
http://www.TheBlissProject.info
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Shero (noun): a female who fights for what she believes in and never gives up, even if it means fighting alone.
I had the honor of interviewing not one, but TWO Sheroes on today’s episode – Cassey Ho and Lisa Bilyeu – the hosts of The Sheroic Podcast. Before starting The Sheroic, both women were already successful entrepreneurs in their own right (Cassey is the CEO of Blogilates and Lisa is a founding team member of Quest Nutrition), however both share that there wasn’t a huge “break” that landed them in either role.
Tune in to hear about each woman’s journey thus far and how they’ve risen (and continued to rise) to meet the challenges and obstacles that get in their way. I know you will absolutely fall in love with their comforting, loving and vulnerable natures. This hour was seriously a warm-up for more inspiring conversations to come – enjoy!
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Questions Asked in This Episode:
In This Episode We Talk about:
Quotes:
“Either follow your passion or be miserable for the rest of your life.”
“Part of being whole is to keep reaching higher.” – Cassey Ho
“If it makes you happy, do more of it. If it doesn’t, do less.” – Cassey Ho
“It’s not that I don’t have fear, it’s that I overcome the fear.” – Lisa Bilyeu
“Roadblocks are just part of the video game.” – Lisa Bilyeu
“No one gets greatness without failure.” – Lisa Bilyeu
“I love that I can adapt, grow and change without getting my ego dented.” – Lisa Bilyeu
“If I’m not being my true self, I’m robbing myself of something.” – Lisa Bilyeu
“It’s your responsibility to share what you’ve learned with the world.” – Cassey Ho
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Cassey Ho
An award-winning fitness instructor, entrepreneur and online personality, Cassey is the founder and CEO of Blogilates, the #1 female fitness channel on YouTube with over 500 million video views and 7 million
followers cross-platform. Named as the world’s #3 Most Influential Person in Health & Fitness by Greatist and a top fitness influencer by Forbes, she’s tailing behind none other than Oprah!
Cassey’s unique format, POP Pilates© first appeared on YouTube in 2009 with herself as the sole
instructor. Fans began to fall in love with Cassey’s bubbly personality, fun workouts, and her genuine
approach towards getting fit - it was never about the weight loss, it was about the happiness gain. Today, Cassey’s choreographed class is being taught over 3,000 times every month by certified POP Pilates
instructors at major gyms wordwide - and that’s just the beginning.
Cassey is also the author of the best-selling book, Hot Body Year Round and the designer of her own
multi-million dollar activewear line, POPFLEX.
Lisa Bilyeu
From film student to fulltime housewife to world-class entrepreneur, Lisa is a master of adaptation and
personal growth. As a founding team member of the billion dollar company Quest Nutrition, she built
the company’s entire fulfillment department from scratch.
She started shipping orders from her living room floor and ultimately built the unit into a full-fledged
department spanning thousands of square feet. From there, she turned her talents to marketing and
helped build her second division within Quest – a revolutionary in-house media department, that not
only made cutting-edge social marketing materials, but also helped facilitate the company’s meteoric
rise to #2 on the Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing private companies.
She and her team were responsible for producing content that has been viewed over 200 million
times. Now as co-founder and president of Impact Theory and co-host of the Sheroic Podcast, her
mission is to really create Impact in the world and empower women of all ages to see and believe that
they can be anything they set their minds to.
Resources:
IG: @BeSheroic
FB: facebook.com/besheroic
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Warning: As I recorded this episode, my palms were sweating – I can’t make this up. And that’s because as the episode title suggests, I am getting super vulnerable and super transparent.
Ever since I started writing my book, I’ve been in full-on creative mode. I want to create and I crave creating – in ALL different forms. Even as I’ve been the busiest I’ve ever been, I’ve made it a priority because my ideas had to come out.
“Creating the time to get creative has opened up in an insane vortex of things I want to do.”
To name a few of my creative outlets – dance, guitar and now…wait for it…spoken word. I’ve been receiving massive downloads recently that have spurred me to delve into this arena. And today, I’m going to share one of my poems with you.
Look, I’m not a rapper or poet…but maybe I am?
“Who are we not to claim these titles even though we haven’t done them if it’s coming through us?”
I am so grateful that I have my mastermind women, Lindsay and Danette, to act as a reminder of my soul’s wishes. If your soul calls you to do something – do it! Don’t judge, just get those ideas up and out! It really does help if you have a person or two who you can share your ideas with. Hint: You know it’s life-shifting when you have a “full-body yes and a full-brain hell no!”
I hope you enjoy the poem I share. I now dare you to be vulnerable with me and share with me what it felt like to express yourself. I can’t wait to hear!
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Resources:
The Bliss Project 2018
March 2-4, 2019 | Newport Beach, CA
http://www.TheBlissProject.info
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If you’re a knowledge junkie like me or looking to figure out why you can’t seem to find balance in your life, my conversation with author and Ayurvedic expert, Sahara Rose will likely set off a lightbulb or two for you – at least it did for me.
Be sure to listen in as Sahara explains her personal journey with Ayurveda and how you too can gain more balance in your life by figuring out your own mind body type (dosha). It may be easier than you think!
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Questions Asked in This Episode:
In This Episode We Talk about:
Quotes:
“When you’re in the right place at the right time, things will just happen really fast.”
“This is so much more than food. It’s not just food we’re digesting; it’s thoughts, emotions and experiences, too.”
“Ayurveda is a spiritual practice grounded in the physical body.”
“Earth provides us with what our bodies need at that time.”
“It’s not, ‘you are what you eat.’ It’s ‘you are what you digest.’”
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Sahara Rose is the best-selling author of the Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda (Penguin Random House) and has been called “a leading voice for the millennial generation into the new paradigm shift” by Deepak Chopra. She is a 26-year-old Certified Ayurvedic, Holistic and Sports Nutritionist, wellness blogger and host of the Highest Self Podcast, listed as top 7 podcasts by Yoga Journal. Sahara's mission is to awaken people of their innate potential so they can share their gifts and fulfill their purpose on this planet.
Resources:
http://www.Iamsahararose.com
Book: Idiot’s Guide to Ayurveda by Sahara Rose Ketabi
iamsahararose.com/book
Three-Book Giveaway
Follow @iamsahararose and @loriharder. Then like Lori’s post on this episode and comment why you would love to receive this book. We will choose three random winners.
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If you haven’t heard of Elana Meta you soon will. You probably know by now that I’m all about tribe and making impactful connections with others, so it will come as no shock why I connected with Elana after listening to our conversation.
As a dance catalyst and teacher, Elana has made it her mission to create spaces for women – and men to help them merge the emotional and logical parts of the brain. While most recently hosting small groups in her home to help women step into their power, she wanted to create a larger event (Wild Vessel) that could help more women and men, too. Elana helps these individuals see themselves more deeply by moving the body to quiet the mind.
Elana invites you to an experience to help you see things more clearly in a substance-, device- and shoe-free space (ha, check your shoes at the door). If this sounds like an event that resonates with you, see the Resources section on this page.
Here’s to empowering your wild side!
Questions Asked in This Episode:
In This Episode We Talk about:
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Want a few more details on the Wild Vessel event? Read on…
- Be free amongst community
This event is sexy, not sexual.
Men
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Elana Meta is a dance catalyst, teacher, and creative based in Los Angeles. She is the founder of Wild Vessel, an event series designed to re-define the feminine voice in modern society, as well as META Method, a movement technique that uses the natural elements to advance emotional intelligence and well-being. As a dance and movement catalyst, she has performed at venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheater and Lincoln Center alongside artists such as Beyonce, The Glitch Mob, Michael Franti and Nahko. She’s led workshops on the Wanderlust Tour, at Esalen, Summit Series, and Burning Man, and her mission is to tap people into their bodies and create spaces globally for women to feel safe and empowered.
Resources:
Wild Vessel Event – Nov. 18, 2017, Los Angeles, CA
Apply to be a part of the Wild Vessel at wildvessel.com
http://www.elanameta.com
How to Goddess Course
http://www.mymetamethod.com/course/
@MetaMethod
@Wild.Vessel
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