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Today I'm chatting with Lindsey Walker, a holistic health practitioner and RN of 10 years specializing in helping women heal their digestive issues. 

She walks us through her own experiences with bloating, constipation, eczema, and fatigue which helped lead her to the work she does now. Lindsey shares the importance of prioritizing your own health and seeking ways to improve and care for yourself. 

This conversation is a must-listen to and I have no doubt you'll learn a lot from what Lindsey shares! 

[00:01:31] Healing digestive issues holistically.
[00:05:43] What is gut health?
[00:06:15] Holistic approach to gut health.
[00:09:24] What is your poop?
[00:15:20] Gut health and mental health.
[00:16:03] Gut health and mental health.
[00:19:24] Self-care for healthcare workers.
[00:23:18] Importance of macronutrients.
[00:28:50] Impact of micronutrients on gut health.
[00:29:13] Nutritional supplement imbalances.
[00:32:54] Gut health transformation through nutrition.
[00:35:33] Long-term vision and self-awareness.

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Website: www.theholisticmama.co
IG: lindseytheholisticmama

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Today I want to encourage you to embrace the uncertainty and discomfort that comes with waiting and to find beauty in the slowdown. 

If you're listening to this, I am currently sitting creekside in the middle of a six-mile hike and I had to share one of my current frustrations with you... This feeling like we are not far enough along in life. Maybe you can relate?

I want you to take this as your permission slip to take a step back and recognize the beauty of your current season and the uncertainty. For me, that means embracing the feeling of creator burnout due to perfectionism and recognizing the game-changing practices of energy management to help support myself!

[02:51] Gratitude and discomfort.
[00:06:41] Creator burnout.
[00:07:26] Self-trust and accountability.
[00:11:29] Embracing the unknown.
[00:14:49] Embrace the journey.

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Today I'm chatting with Charity, author of "Meant For More" and inspirational speaker. We discuss the power of finding and uncovering yourself. Charity talks about growing up dreaming of big things and learning to take charge as a natural leader.
 
Additionally, she speaks to the power of personal growth and shares about the darker times when she didn't fit in and was unable to show her true self. Charity sheds light on her own personal journey and the need to unlearn her limiting beliefs. The conversation dives into learning how to trust your emotions, take action, and build the best you!

00:04:03 Face your fears and heal.
00:06:16 We are all here for a purpose.
00:11:08 Believe in yourself and shine.
00:20:34 Women can achieve great things.
00:21:27 Find the right room.
00:29:37 Intentionally build community.
00:31:25 Believe in yourself and lead.
00:38:51 Believe in yourself and take action.
00:41:13 Trust yourself and shine.

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IG: @charitymajors
Podcast: Meant For More
Book: Meant For More: Igniting Your Purpose in a World That Tries To Dim Your Light

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Today I'm chatting with Cat Golden and I couldn't be more excited!!

Cat is a nursing professional, who shares how she created a safe place for herself and other nurses to express their feelings and be human first. She shares her own personal journey as she pursued her interests and hobbies - moving to Michigan, hiking, and all kinds of new things.

Cat encourages nurses to pursue their interests and strive for a balance between their job and life by making nursing work for them. She provides tips on how they can do that while expressing themselves and following their passions.

00:03:41 Find your own path.
00:07:04 Take Action and Try.
00:09:46 Show up for yourself and others.
00:19:03 Self care is tailored to you.
00:24:47 Work hard for success.
00:28:03 Trust your unique gifts.

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Website: www.nursesinspirenurses.com
IG: @nursesinspirenurses
IG: @catlgolden
Community App: www.community.nursesinspirenurses.com

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Danielle Kepics is the CEO of Empowered Medicine.  She is trained in fertility education, nutrition coaching, and counseling psychology. Today she's coming on to share her background and journey to becoming the CEO of her own health!

Danielle emphasizes the importance of taking control of your health and well-being in a world where not many people are prioritizing their health until it's too late.

I have no doubt that this conversation with Danielle will inspire you to take control of your own health and pursue your entrepreneurial dreams.

[00:02:59] Conventional medicine limitations.
[00:03:26] Women's healthcare discrepancies.
[00:06:55] Medical education system.
[00:11:22] Women's health education gaps.
[00:14:58] Birth control side effects.
[00:16:43] Risks of birth control.
[00:18:31] Advocating for your own health.
[00:22:00] Challenging authority in medicine.
[00:26:05] Investing in Personal Health.
[00:28:00] Health at any size.
[00:31:15] Women's health in research.
[00:36:40] Hormones and gut health.
[00:38:42] Women's Health and Hormones.
[00:42:13] Menstrual cycle masterclass.

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IG: @danielle.kepics
https://www.empoweredmedicine.com/

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Today we have Christine on the podcast all the way from Australia! Christine works with women in business who are stressed, overwhelmed, and overworked and she helps them shift their mindset so that they can truly go after their dreams.

Self-sabotage is something that shows up when we start to step outside our comfort zone. Christine helps unpack why this might be showing up for you and how to recognize it. Our brains naturally build up belief systems to try to protect us from anything that is scary and we have to challenge those thoughts.

It's important that we have compassion for ourselves and when we can be kind to a past version of ourselves we can do that in the present moment as well. We often tie our worth to our achievements, but we still have negative self-talk which doesn't allow us to continue to grow to the next level.

Doing the work is key - you want to find a bridge belief that is in between where you are now and where you want to be. This will generate an action that will force your belief system to the next level and you'll start to see things differently.

Christine talks about how when we start to look for the good we will start to see the good. But if we believe that nothing good ever happens to us, our brains take that as our truth and we don't recognize when good things actually do happen.

Fear is a huge part of the journey but if we can improve our relationship with it we can continue to grow. We have to override it and make it mean we are growing and learning.

Imposter syndrome is similar to fear. If we step into new things with a beginner's mindset we open up the opportunity to learn so much!

Remember, celebrate your wins - stop and acknowledge what you've achieved and the inner quality that made it possible!

Connect with Christine:
Website: http://christinecorcoran.com.au/
IG: @christinecorcoran_coach
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristineCorcoranCoach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-corcoran-1860187a/
Podcast: The Next Level Life with Christine Corcoran

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When was the last time you can say you truly felt pure, unapologetic joy?! 

Today we're chatting about facing fears, taking action, and pursuing joy without letting expectations dampen it. It's so important for us to explore hobbies and activities with a carefree attitude, embrace emotions, and take messy action, with the goal of becoming the best version of ourselves.

[00:01:43] Simple joy and fulfillment.
[00:04:38] Finding joy without pressure.
[00:08:00] Finding joy in everyday life.
[00:11:04] Doing something for simple joy.

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Carly is a former travel nurse that has transitioned into an Integrated Health Coach.  When she first started she found that she didn't align with bedside nursing or night shift but fell in love once she found GI nursing!

A proactive vs. reactive approach was important to Carly so she started learning more about nutrition and found a school where she could become certified as a health coach. Once that journey started it led her to start her own business helping women be more proactive with their own health.

Carly takes us back to when she felt totally unaligned and how that impacted her - one with the way she was helping patients and the other with how she wasn't able to take care of herself. If she could give any advice to someone in that season she would say to take care of yourself first and really look at your life as a whole.

Before fully committing to her role as a GI nurse Carly shadowed the position. This is a great way to get an inside look at what the position fully entails so you can ask yourself if the skills that the role requires truly bring you joy and align with the work you want to do.

Travel nursing was something that Carly was nervous about but found that it was such a great step in her career. Although she didn't have as much experience, that didn't hold her back and actually allowed her to learn more.

Enrolling to become a certified health coach really came from Carly's desire to heal herself and provide patient education. Once in the program, she realized she could make this her career.

Looking back, Carly would tell herself that the season of questioning if she was in the right place was so temporary. It's hard to see it in the moment but reflecting back, those hard shifts or hard times are such a small part of the overall picture.

Making the decision to leave travel nursing was not easy for her, but Carly wanted to really focus her time on her health coaching business. It took off and she hasn't looked back!

Carly shares about how she works with her patients now and how each person is unique. She wants you to feel empowered with your health and not stuck. It's important to get to the route cause of what's going on and then do the work to heal. Her favorite part is getting the opportunity to see the transformation that people make.   

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IG:@carlymiceli
www.carlymiceli.com

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Today we are digging deep and getting vulnerable! I hope this episode feels like the giant hug you need as you navigate the transitional seasons of life. 

Full transparency, I almost didn't record this episode, but I remembered that the purpose of this podcast is to show the real and honest sides of life. I'm chatting with you today about my own experience of going through a transition period, feeling uncertain, and dealing with doubt, all while still cherishing contentment.

My hope is that you too accept a variety of emotions, stay motivated, and recognize the power of being in a season of transition and abundance. We're in this together friend!

00:05:27 Feelings can coexist.
00:09:08 Upgrade your habits and mindset.
00:17:10 Answer the call of yourself.
00:17:25 Slow down and listen.

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I am so excited to have Julia on the podcast today! Julia has 12 years of experience in career development.  After going through several of her own life changes she shifted her career path and started her own business as a career coach, she has a podcast and is overall a wealth of knowledge for ambitious professionals who are looking for a change... but aren't sure where to go.

It was a quarter-life crisis that led Julia to the work she is doing today. After spending time pursuing graphic design (because that was aligned with her degree) she realized it wasn't for her. She started to dive into other options and while on that path found that she was actually working against her natural strengths and her mindset about herself was not in a good place.

Once she worked past those limiting beliefs she found that becoming a career coach was where she was meant to be! Julia talks about her decision to go back to grad school but I love how she explains that more education isn't always the answer for everyone.

Julia shares how she's seen many people pursue an MBA or business degree but they aren't clear on what the degree will do for them.  The first step should be the exploration of self - figuring out who you are as a person, who you are in that career, and where you think you want to go. Does pursuing that degree help you reach where you'd like to go?

In your 20's you are in your prime space for exploration and determining what you love. However, we often end up doing what we think we are supposed to do rather than figuring out what we thrive in. Career transition doesn't always mean completely changing industries, sometimes you just need to think outside the box.

She also acknowledges that sometimes we have the skillset but we don't love doing it. Those are the things that we need to recognize and shift as we are in the exploration phase. We are not stuck just because we are good at something.

Forging our own path can be difficult, especially when others are weighing in on our decisions. It's important to fight for what we want and understand that this is our life to live. Often times those unsupportive people are projecting their own insecurities onto you and you have to recognize that. Really pay attention to who is saying it and why.

Similarly, we can come up against this so-called timeline of how our life is supposed to play out. Julia shares her own timeline and how it went against "the norm."   
 
When we talk about ambition, Julia says the women she works with often don't recognize the ambition within themselves. There is power in surrounding yourself with other ambitious people - make sure you have some of those people in your corner.

Ths episode was so powerful and I hope it helped you gain some clarity to take that next step to pursue what truly lights you up!

Connect with Julia:
Website: https://www.ridethetidecollective.com
Podcast: https://www.ridethetidecollective.com/podcast
Insta: @ridethetidecollective
LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridethetidecollective
LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliakrussell/
TikTok: @ridethetidecol

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