In this amazing episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Tori DeSimone, the founder of Stride. We had an engaging conversation and an enjoyable Q&A session that allowed us to mix up the podcast format. It was a fantastic opportunity to discuss and assist our listeners by answering the questions they sent in.

SHOW NOTES

02:58 Introduction

04:41 What is Tori's Light?

08:44 Patient is key to discovering your own light.

14:29 Q&A

14:50 The story behind how Tori and Amanda meet.

18:20 Helpful cycling tips.

22:40 Wellness habits that made a significant difference.

30:39 Coping with guilt and shame when taking a break.

37:01 Tips to deal with chin pain.

41:11 Gluten-free tips and recipes.

46:30 Managing stress and anxiety.

47:35 What keeps you motivated?

49:13 Getting started with teaching.

How to stay connected with Tori

IG: @toristerling_ | @stridespinandfitness_ | @manifestwithtoridesimone

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In this amazing episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with James Boria, the exceptional athlete who successfully bear-crawled an ultra marathon. Not only is he a top-tier athlete, but he also maintains a well-balanced life between work, fitness, and nutrition. We had a fascinating conversation about life, endurance, James' decision to take on the challenge of bear crawling an ultra marathon, and what the experience was like for him! James also generously shared with us the origin of his inspiring phrase, "Never stop hustling"!

SHOW NOTES:

02:45 Introduction

How to stay connected with James

IG: @james.boria / @jb.media.co

This episode was brought to you by Made for More Retreats

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In this awesome episode, we had a wonderful conversation with Mario Minnaert, who is a Mindset and Performance Endurance Coach. We talked about his life as a dad of two lovely girls and how he balances it with being an Endurance Coach. The conversation felt more like a friendly chat than an interview, and it was truly amazing! Mario shared his life story, including how he started training for a marathon, how his life changed after discovering he would be a dad, and how love is the foundation for everything.

SHOW NOTES:

02:26 Introduction

ALL MY LIGHT AND LOVE FOR YOU ALL!

How to stay connected with Mario

IG: @mario.minnaert

This episode was brought to you by Made for More Retreats

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In this episode, we had an amazing conversation with the singer Avamarie about dealing with transformations in your life and using your voice to connect with the universe and spread love to the world. It was a powerful and enlightening conversation that will leave you feeling refreshed and empowered.

Avamarie shared her life story and how she always knew she was meant to be a singer. She also discusses how to deal with big life changes and how to stay grounded and focused while working in a hectic, male-dominated environment.

SHOW NOTES:

02:25 - Introduction

03:01 - Avamarie's story

12:15 How to become great at something

13:30 Transitioning from East Coast to West Coast & the period after college

17:50 The Power of the universe combined with hard work

21:15 The Power of the Voice

25:01 How to show up authentically

26:20 How to stay grounded and motivated

31:03 The most important advice

How to stay connected and support Avamarie

Instagram: @avamariesmusic

TikTok:  @avamariesmusic

All music platforms: Avamarie (@avamariesmusic)

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- Unlock your true potential, find presence where your feet are, and step into all you were created to be this October 12th through the 15th in Zion National Park.

- Join us for glamping in the middle of the desert to move the body through yoga, hiking Zion, & light workouts, nourish the body through meals curated by a private chef, and grow mentally through breathwork, mediation, small group discussion, workshops, activities, and more.

- Why? Because you were Made for More.

Learn more at: www.madeformoreretreats.com & Instagram - @madeformoreretreats

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amanda-odgers/support

In this episode, we get deep. Amanda talks about the story behind the Made for More Retreat & how a trip out West saved her life.

She also discusses her upcoming plans for the Zion Retreat, where she is moving to next, and who and what she sees in her life longterm. We discuss letting go of what no longer serves you and creating a community of people who are goal-oriented and going where you are going.

You don't want to miss this episode. We announce a BIG surprise at the end.

This episode was brought to you by Made for More Retreats.

- Unlock your true potential, find presence where your feet are, and step into all you were created to be this October 12th through the 15th in Zion National Park.

- Join us for glamping in the middle of the desert to move the body through yoga, hiking Zion, & light workouts, nourish the body through meals curated by a private chef, and grow mentally through breathwork, mediation, small group discussion, workshops, activities,  and more.

- Why? Because you were Made for More.     

Learn more at: www.madeformoreretreats.com & Instagram - @madeformoreretreats

In this episode, Jess and Amanda wrap up their discussion on Bali and touch on Amanda's major points of growth over the last 2 months away.

They also discuss befriending your mind, leading with love, and all things marathon training / running. RUNNERS: you do not want to miss this one!

Join us for the final Part of this 3 part series on Monday, June 12th.

SHOW NOTES:

1:50 - Biggest Growth Points: Live Authentically, Be Yourself Always, Be Proud of Who You Are, & Talk Kindly to Yourself

2:30 - Your Mind is the One Thing Begging For Your Attention at ALL Times

4:00 - What You Say to Yourself is Directly Correlated with How You Act

5:00 - Anxiety & Depression as Normal Feelings

7:00 - Life is Hard

8:45 - The Importance of Active Listening 

11:15 - #1 Thing That I Got Out of Bali: Coming Back Home to Myself

13:20 - Born to Be Unconditional Love Because God Lives in Us

14:15 - Lead with Love

15:30 - All Things Running & Marathon Training

18:20 - Enjoy the Journey, not the Destination

19:55 - Comparison Syndrome

23:15 - Pace Does Not Define You

To learn more:

Www.empower-light.com

Instagrams: @Amandaodgers + @jleventry

In this episode, Jess Leventry turns the mic back on Amanda Odgers to discuss her last 6 months - traveling to Bali for her 200 Hr YTT, Marathon Training, Starting a retreat company, and more.

She shares her struggles with her health, mindset, and the growing pains that come from making the choices she made. In this episode, we get raw & real as Amanda discusses why she went dark from the podcast and on social media for 2 months - and what really happened while she was away.

Join us for Part 2 on Friday, June 9th as we continue to dive deep and learn to live like there is no tomorrow even more.

Show Notes:

- 2:55 - Reintroducing Amanda & the Power of Unconditional Love

- 8:00 - Introduction to 6 months of Life Changes (Bali, Marathon Training, Moving, New Business, etc...)

- 9:30 - What Impact Are You Really Having?

- 12:00 - Start of Bali

- 13:10 - Thank You to Everyone Who Reached Out

- 14:00 - Finding Presence Where Your Feet Are

- 18:00 - Struggles of the Backend of Content Creation

- 20:40 - 3 Intentions - Combating Negative Thought Patterns, Proving to Herself That She Can Go Through and Overcome Hard Things, and Presence

- 23:00 - Challenges with Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga & Gaining Focus / Concentration

- 25:45 - Marathon Training - Intention to Have Fun

- 26:55 - Overcoming Hard Things - Earthquakes, Food Poisoning, Heart Attack, Physical & Mental Challenges, & Nutrition Issues while training

- 30:00 - Realizing That You Might Not Be Here Tomorrow

- 36:00 - Still Processing Everything

- 36:45 - Learning How Lucky and Blessed You Are

- 39:25 - You Will Never Have The Same Moment in Time Again & Another Lifetime

If you are in Bali and in need of transportation or a tourist driver - please contact Made Swadarma on WhatsApp at +62 819-9977-9177. Cannot recommend him enough!

To learn more: 

Www.empower-light.com

Instagrams: @Amandaodgers + @jleventry

In this episode, we sit down with Beatriz Boas, Founder of Thetabreathwork, to discuss the how to connect deeper with yourself.

Bea discusses how the answers we often seek externally from others can be found within us. We talk about intention behind our responses to everything in life and how what comes up in practices like meditation, Thetabreathwork, and other breathwork techniques are neither right or wrong. They are perfect just the way that they are.

Bea is absolutely incredible, and you can connect with her below:

Instagram: @thetabreath

Website: https://www.theta-breathwork.com

Want to try a ThetaBreathwork session? Get a free month of sessions + 3 months of 10% off using the code "EMPOWERLIGHT" at the website above or following this link: https://www.theta-breathwork.com/offers/2TN62px3?coupon_code=EMPOWERLIGHT.

Aimee Strauss is an Energy & Somatic Healer who has been in the space for several years leading with her intuition & heart.

In this episode, we dive deep into topics such as listening to your intuition, what true healing for the mind, body, and spirit looks like,, nervous system regulation, unconditional love, and the power of our energy.

We get deep about our personal healing journeys, share client & family physical healing stories, and give tips and tricks to stepping into the power of healing in your current life today.

We also discuss how to let all parts of yourself be seen, how to trust yourself, and the reasons behind why we do or don’t do things - why we listen to our gut or not. 

To connect more with Aimee, you can find her on Instagram @healingbyaimee.

On this special episode, Nick Adams takes over the role of podcast host and we sit down with a few of Brennik Eltagonde, Cam Mallory, Mike Zocco, Jack Driscoll, and Amanda Odgers to break down the power of community. 

We talk about:

- BPN Ambassador weekend

- How important it is to surround yourself with likeminded individuals

- Our passion for health and wellness

- Why we do what we do

- The meaning of life

- Our best pieces of advice 

To get in touch with those featured, you can find them on Instagram at: 

@jack.d_fitness

@camfit25

@brennikeltagonde

@mikezocco

@nickviews 

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