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Dr M is  very excited to share our first episode of our 3rd Aligned and Thriving Interview series.

Dr M was thrilled to spend some time on the mics with the wonderful Karen Eck!

Karen Eck specialises in putting brands and exceptional individuals in the spotlight. With her hallmark energy and enthusiasm, Karen has built her career on strategically positioning clever and extraordinary people, allowing them to tell their stories. 

She is the founder of publicity agency eckfactor and presenter of The Power of Visibility, which helps subject matter experts and executive leaders build their profiles for better business. During her 25 years’ experience in international media and publicity, she has worked with some of the biggest names in television, including Oprah Winfrey and Mark Burnett(creator of Survivor). Her agency, eckfactor (founded in 1999) is the standout choice to deliver complex or unique communication projects with outstanding results. When Oprah's Ultimate Australian Adventure came to town, Oprah Winfrey’s company hired eckfactor. The successful campaign generated an estimated $190 million in media coverage from the tourism initiative

Join us as we embark on a journey through Karen's extraordinary experiences in the PR industry, where she has not only navigated the intricate landscape but collaborated with heavyweights like Oprah and Trump. We're about to unravel the tapestry of her captivating journey—from her early days as a television publicist to her fearless foray into entrepreneurship.

In this dynamic exchange, Karen generously shares the profound insights she has gained over the years. We'll delve into the intricacies of her successful PR campaigns and explore the evolution that led to the creation of her own PR agency. Get ready to soak up a wealth of knowledge as Karen dishes out wisdom on intuition in decision-making, the impact of visibility and connection on personal and professional growth, and delivers invaluable advice and inspiring anecdotes for entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts alike.

But that's not all! Karen will peel back the layers and reveal the origins of her renowned networking events. She'll give us an exclusive peek into her transformative "Power of Visibility" program and share personal strategies for productivity and achievement. Brace yourself for a deep dive into the importance of purpose-led visibility, collaboration, and impactful networking for personal and professional growth.

As we traverse through this episode, we'll also engage in lively discussions about the transformative power of positive energy, humor, and the pure joy of accomplishing goals. This conversation promises to be an enriching and uplifting experience, filled with insights that resonate on both personal and professional levels.

So, don't miss out on this enlightening exchange! Tune in now to catch Dr. M and Karen Eck sharing their wisdom on success, connection, and the evolution of personal brand. There's a lot to take away for aspiring entrepreneurs, PR professionals, and anyone looking to make impactful strides in their career and personal growth.

And you can connect with Karen via www.powerofvisibility.com.au or collabor8women.com

Stay aligned, stay inspired! #AlignedUPodcast #PRInsights #EntrepreneurialJourney #SuccessTalks

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Empowering Women's Health: Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause

Dr M has a very special guest this week, Dr. Andrea Huddleston, in this episode they explore perimenopause complexities, symptoms, and the importance of the right practitioner.

Highlights:

• Perimenopause Transition: 5 to 13-year bridge from fertile years to menopause.
• Explored Symptoms: Hormonal fluctuations, hot flushes, mood changes, weight gain, and more.
• Finding the Right Practitioner: Expertise in women's health and hormonal shifts is crucial.
• Recommended Hormone Tests: FSH, LH, estradiol, progesterone, and a comprehensive androgen panel.
• Lifestyle Impact: Understanding alcohol and other factors on menopausal symptoms.

Dr. Andrea's Insights:

• Benefits of Intermittent Fasting: Balancing blood sugars during perimenopause.
• Thoughts on Coffee: Impact on women's health and when to avoid it.
• Importance of Baseline Tests: Comprehensive insights into hormonal changes and overall health.
• Managing Symptoms: Stress reduction, exercise, chiropractic adjustments, and self-care.

Well-being Journey:

• Embracing Menopause: A time for redefinition, wisdom, personal growth, and empowerment.
• Finding the Right Practitioner: Crucial support for navigating the hormonal journey.
• Aligning and De-stressing: Nature, regular adjustments, meditation, and controlled breathing for overall well-being.

Prioritize Your Well-being:
Discover the significance of feeling amazing and achieving hormonal balance. Tune in for an empowering exploration of women's health! 

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How do you Engage with Stress?

In this episode, Dr. M discusses stress and the rules of engagement. She shares her personal experiences with stress and how it inspired her work. Dr. M explains the different parts of the nervous system and their impact on our overall health and well-being. She introduces the concept of hybrid states, where being in a relaxed and mobilized state can be beneficial. Dr. M concludes by giving homework to the listeners and sharing her top five song, what she's watching, what she's done to decompress, and a quote of the week.

Takeaways

• Stress can have both positive and negative effects on our lives.
• Understanding the different parts of the nervous system can help us better manage stress.
• Being in a hybrid state of relaxation and mobilization can be beneficial in certain situations.
• Taking the Body Stress Score quiz can help assess how well we are adapting to stress.
• Creating baselines and understanding where we are in terms of stress can guide our actions and help us move forward.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

03:47
Understanding the Nervous System

09:02
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Stress

13:15
Hybrid States of the Nervous System

15:03
Homework and Conclusion

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Are you giving yourself Oxygen first?

In this episode, Dr. M discusses the importance of giving yourself oxygen first and prioritizing self-care. She emphasizes the need to create time and space for self-care and surround yourself with supportive people. Dr. M also talks about the importance of regular self-care and the role it plays in personal growth and change. She highlights that self-care doesn't have to be expensive and can be as simple as taking a walk or finding activities that bring joy. Dr. M encourages listeners to check in with themselves and make adjustments to their self-care routines as needed. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of gratitude and meeting yourself where you are.

Key Takeaways

Prioritize self-care and give yourself oxygen first before taking care of others.
Surround yourself with supportive people who accept and embrace your personal growth and changes.
Regular self-care is essential for overall well-being and should be a priority.
Self-care doesn't have to be expensive and can be as simple as finding activities that bring joy.
Check in with yourself regularly and make adjustments to your self-care routine as needed.
Practice gratitude and meet yourself where you are in the present moment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:23 Importance of Self-Care
03:12 Give Yourself Oxygen First
04:09 The Importance of Regular Self-Care
06:03 Change and Personal Growth
07:30 Surrounding Yourself with Supportive People
09:26 Creating Time and Space for Self-Care
10:16 Self-Care Doesn't Have to Be Expensive
12:10 Taking Care of Your Physical and Mental Health
13:37 The Importance of Forward Momentum
16:30 Checking In and Adjusting Self-Care
18:37 Gratitude and Meeting Yourself Where You Are
19:06 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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In this weeks episode, Dr. M dives into the importance of defining goals and experiences in various aspects of life, particularly in health and wellness. 

She shares a personal experience of planning a hike and how it relates to setting clear expectations. 

Dr. M emphasises the need for preparation, clarity, and communication in achieving desired outcomes. She also highlights the significance of energy and time management, as well as the importance of having the right team around you. 

The episode concludes with a reminder to do things differently to achieve different results and the power of making micro agreements for personal growth.

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Happy 2024! Have you created an upgraded Rhythm as we have come into the New Year?

In this weeks episode Dr M shares why our rhythm is important and the power of micro-decisions through out the day in shifting the course of your day, week, month and year!

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Have you ever done something you know that you should have known better than doing? Or is that just Dr M...

In this weeks episode Dr M shares a big lesson that she learnt at a recent seminar she attended that left her with a very sore hand, in a sliding doors moment, or in this case a block of wood.

Dr M dives deeper into the importance of the non- negotiables in your life design and how when you ignore them the impact it can have.

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Are you wasting your Band Width with creating too many options in your day to day?

In todays episode Dr M dives into the importance of automating the regular day to day activities to avoid decision fatigue and to free up your brains band width for things that may need more creativity or brain energy.

Dr M revisits the importance of knowing your base lines with the Body Stress Score.

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Wouldn't it be lovely is life went according to plan?

In today's episode "Life isn't Linear" Dr M dives into why being unattached to your original plan is so important, so you can navigate the curve balls that get thrown along the way with more ease.

Dr M shares the importance of having the right people in your corner to help you keep your momentum even when you are being knocked around with surprises along the way.

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Have you ever told yourself stories that are rubbish and don't serve you?

In today's episode Dr M dives into the importance of stepping back and checking in on the stories that you've been telling yourself in 2023, and if they've been serving you.

Dr M shares more about how now is the perfect time to be reflecting on your year, your wins and how they will shape the year ahead.

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