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Claire starts this episode by describing how, on paper, her life looked great, but internally she wasn't happy - something I know so many of us can relate to. 

It can take a while to realize that all the changes we make might not make us happy if we don't get to the route of things. This led Claire to the work she does now - a personal trainer and a certified life coach working with people just like her. She also has a program working with people that want to drink less alcohol.

When she left corporate to be a trainer she started noticing that her clients were getting great physical results but still struggling mentally, and that was where she could support them best. Her own personal development has helped her navigate her path to where she is now.

Life coaching is where Claire found her true happiness and she realized that she controls her thoughts and feelings. Deciding to eliminate drinking, while scary, was a decision she made that also helped contribute to her happiness. She talks about how you can make that decision for yourself if it feels aligned and gives tips for how to go about it - eliminating the perceived (and occasionally real) peer pressure you encounter.

Claire shares that one of the biggest shifts that came from giving up drinking was the confidence she gained - such a beautiful realization that you don't need to shape shift to fit the environment you are in. When you make the decision to give up something that isn't serving you, you open the door to new things that do!

You are in the driver's seat of your own life my friend, and YOU get to decide where you are going!

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IG: @claire_cleary
Facebook: Facebook.com/Claireclearycoaching
Website: Claireclearycoaching.com

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I've been really rooted in such a place of gratitude and I want to remind you how thankful I am for you showing up and taking time out of your day to listen in to this podcast!

 As an ambitious woman in her 20's, I see you - dreaming big dreams while simultaneously struggling to take up space and battling self-doubt. You are not alone my friend.

Today we're chatting about the phrase "you're living your best life." Because really, what does that even mean? Within myself, it's a sense and a state of being rather than achieving. If you're new here, I recently moved to CO and I'm in a really high season of spending my free time in the mountains, snowboarding, and exploring.

Someone recently commented on an IG picture I posted showing one of my adventures and they said "Michaela, you're living your best life!" I took a pause to question that though - is this me living my best life or am I simply doing the things that light my soul on fire?!

I've recently started journaling using the Growth Day app (linked below) and one of the founders asked "what are the 3 happiest times or memories of your life and what were you really feeling at that moment?"  Not sure about you but I had a hard time coming up with only 3!

So when you think about living your best life, or the 3 happiest times of your life, can you really put some context to it and actually define what happiness means to you? It's possible to create this in our everyday lives, but it takes some work on our part.

You deserve this my friend!

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How crazy is it that Maria and I connected because we were roommates on a yacht when I traveled to Egypt over the summer!?

Maria is a cardiac nurse and after dabbling in online health and fitness coaching, she started her wellness and travel blog! She loves helping women discover how to take care of themselves - in a loving way.

But before we dive into the show... a quick lightening round of Q&A:
1. Does your car have a name?
Maria: I have a navy blue 2014 Chevy Cruze that I named "Kenny" after Kenny Chesney!

2. What is the best kitchen gadget you own?
Maria: I love making new recipes and I recently bought a grater and it's been amazing!

3. When you die, what do you want to be remembered for?
Maria: I want to be remembered as someone that helps others discover beauty in themselves and beauty in the world.

OK, now let's dive in!

One of the major topics we covered was self-love and what that actually means. Maria couldn't have described it better,... "Having a balance between self-compassion and sell discipline on your journey." 
 
A big part of that is finding what you love and diving deep into WHY you love it - are you doing a certain workout because you want external validation or because you love the way it makes you feel? Maria recommends starting by asking yourself what will feel good for your body and trying new things as you go.

It's that balance between masculine and feminine energy and knowing how to show up in each in a healthy way. Reevaluating your goals and determining what actually keeps you going will help.

As a nurse, it can be difficult to create a sustainable routine but Maria recommends starting small and figuring out what works best for you while being open to shifting when needed. The key is to be intentional with what you are doing. 

Self-love and putting yourself first is not selfish and it actually helps you show up better for others as well, but it might take some effort on your part.

Remember, be more intentional with the thoughts you think about yourself and you'll start to see and feel more aligned in all areas of your life!

Website: http://shewentthere.blog/
TikTok: @maria_fuson
Instagram: @maria_fuson

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My friend, how are you watering the seeds you've planted - aka your goals, your habits, and your actions? Of course, in order to water these seeds, you have to first plant them.

I remember when I met my now business partner Erin and she planted the seed about becoming her partner as a run coach... something I had never considered but once that seed was planted I was hooked and I started to get curious.

But just like a plant, without water, the right environment, etc. it won't grow. Without ACTION the seeds you're planting won't come to life. Had I not taken messy action, I'd probably not be sitting here as  Erin's business partner with a thriving run coach business. 

Sometimes we have the best intentions to plant and water ALL our seeds, but a lack of clarity and direction stops us in our tracks - not everything can be a priority at the same time. It's crucial to figure out what is important right now, in this moment. 

Time to get decisive my friend. Let's stop stretching ourselves too thin where we end up not taking any action. Reminder - every 'yes' you say to one thing is a 'no' to something else. 

You might have a lot of unwatered seeds in your life right now, and that's OK! Take a step back and pick a few that are most important and start watering them and supporting them in a way that will help them flourish.  You got this - go take messy action.

I'd love it if you would take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcast, and as always, thanks for being here on this journey with me!

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So excited to have Dr. Morgan back on the podcast this week to talk all about her new book, LOVE MAGNET: Get OFF the dating rollercoaster and attract the love you DESERVE!

Dr. Morgan is a clinical psychologist and an attachment theory expert. She helps women show up securely attached and have great relationships, no matter your past! By sharing her own real-life examples she helps you feel less alone and validated in your feelings. 

We dive into the importance of doing the internal work as a way to empower ourselves and lean into belief work to keep us from sabotaging our relationships. Sometimes this looks like slowing down and stepping away from the dating world altogether. It might be time to, as Dr. Morgan says, "unload your filing cabinet to see what is helping you and what's not."

The second half of her book she talks about the four attachment styles and explains what each of them are. Secure attachment being the goal because it allows us to value ourselves and our partners while navigating conflict in a healthy way. 

And once you're ready to get back into the dating world, showing up with zero expectations WHILE maintaining your standards can drastically change things.  

All of this work doesn't happen overnight, but arming yourself with tools like Dr. Morgan's book is the perfect first step! 

Connect with Dr Morgan:
Love Magnet Book
Dr. Morgan's website
Instagram @drmorgancoaching
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Attachment Style Quiz
Previous Episode w/ Dr. Morgan

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One time I heard in a podcast “if a camera followed you through every moment of your day, how many versions of you would we see?” and that is what I want you to think about as you are listening to this episode!

Who is the women that you desire to show up VS. who is the women you are showing up as?

This episode is for you, the women who feels herself getting smaller when she walks in to a room

Who starts to speak whats on her mind and then follows it up with ‘I am sorry that’s just how I feel’

For the women who find herself changing her goals/values/feelings in order to make others feel more comfortable 

Right now-- you start doing things differently. Take up space. Build your confidence from the inside, out. Own who you are and quit apologizing for being HER.

Don't forget to connect with me on IG @michaela_robertson_ :) 

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Because you are the women who is looking to UP LEVEL her health (not just for the new year) but for LIFE, this weeks episode is going to be for YOU my friend.

I have the honor of chatting with Jenna who takes a slightly non-traditional but absolutely EMPOWERING approach to health & fitness compared to what you might see floating around social media with the new year when it comes to fad diets and quick fixes.

Jenna isn't here to give you the cookie cutter meal plan or exercise regimen but she is here to push you to go DEEPER, to understand how to shift in to a state of making empowered decisions, to learn how to sustain habits for life not just as a quick fix or for one season while giving you ways to automate healthy habits. & she gives you the really powerful reminder to learn how to TRUST yourself and have that self compassion for who you are and where you are going.

We know you will love this weeks conversations just as much as we did recording it. Make sure to tag us over on IG @michaela_robertson and @jennaraealtman!


Podcast: Mindset, Metabolism, and Movement
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What is the first FEELING that comes to mind when you think of the word 'support'? In todays episode I want to help you understand what support looks and feels like for YOU and how you can gain awareness to ASK for & move the resources you need in order to create the support & help you need to be the best version of you. 

Often times we think about people as support systems but there are other areas to look at too, like your ENVIRONMENT, ROUTINES, HABITS and more which we cover in todays episode. 

With a HUGE recent change in my life moving from NC to CO I've had to have a lot of honest conversations with myself and the people around me what SUPPORT means to me so as always, I pull back the currents on my struggles in hopes to help you create more STRENGTHS in your life.

Don't forget to connect with me on IG @michaela_robertson 

And it would mean the WORLD to me if you could leave a rating and review, we have big goals in 2023 for this Built to Be You community and you taking the 3 seconds to do just that, helps us spread our impact greater and deeper than ever before! 

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 I don’t want this to be another podcast that comes at you telling you the 3 step process to setting your goals and achieving them, how to have the best 2023 ever, how to make the most of the final days of 2022 and that now is the best time to start-- because honestly in this season?

I'm tired. Maybe you are too. That doesn't serve me and it might not for you either.  Sure there is a different type of energy floating around this time of year so tap in to it. Just don't get too caught up in what everybody else is doing, the vision board parties they're having, the goals they're setting and figure out what YOU need. 

This might be ‘another end of the year podcast’ but with a twist, a new perspective and a different opportunity for YOU. 

Thank you for such an incredible year with the Built to Be You community in 2022, I can't wait to see all of our growth in 2023!

Don't forget to connect with me on IG @michaela_robertson_ :)

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In todays episode we're talking about giving yourself permission to let go of things that have reached their expiration date and are no longer serving you AND the other side of quitting. 

You ever stay in something and all along.. in your heart, you felt this visceral feeling of said thing no longer serving you. This episode is for the women who knows in her heart she wants something different. She is holding on this anger or resentment, lack of engagement or excitement because it's time to LET GO. 

What are you holding on to for dear life right now that has reached its expiration date?  And what about the OTHER side of quitting? Not the one where ‘quitters never win mentality’ but the one where quitters move in to MORE alignment and clarity.

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