I previously had the privilege of being interviewed on Andrea's fabulous podcast, the BrainShape Podcast and was in awe of her ground breaking work in understanding and revealing how to achieve optimum brain health. A leading psychologist in this field, Andrea and I had such a broad ranging discussion about the interconnection between the brain, metabolism, growing new brain cells,managing emotions and stress, I had to share the whole interview in 2 parts. Andrea has a unique approach and shares so much wisdom about how to achieve brain health, happiness and a beautiful life,

In this insightful interview Andrea reveals:

- What brain health really covers and how brain health affects our mental health as well.

- Why muscle strength is so critical for our brain.

- How your blood sugar levels can affect your brain health into your later years;

- Why your metabolism is way more important than just helping your control you weight

And so much more!

Doubts are the worst! Why? Because they are usually based on outdated, negative stories about yourself that you often absorbed from childhood and all they do is hold you back!

Today we are ditching your doubts and exploring the idea that maybe there is one BIG doubt you have about yourself that is stopping you reaching your full potential .



Today I share

How doubts lurk in your subconscious (like wild jungle creatures) and how to uncover them.

The impact of the past in growing your doubts and how they can be based on a distorted memory of what actually happened;

How I helped a client get rid of her doubt about her verbal communication and how uncovering her 'one big thing' that was holding her back and how it transformed her life.

PLUS big news about my new programs including one on one coaching with me!

And so much more!

Did you know that the story of Goldilocks holds some valuable clues to consistent success? And that 'Goldilocks conditions' is a scientific phenomenon? In this episode I share:

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- Why the legendary scientist Stephen Hawking coined the phrase 'Goldilocks conditions'

- How this childhood fairytale can be seen as a blueprint for success.

- How top athletes have used 'Goldilocks conditions' in their training and to win medals, over and over again.

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And so much more!

Yes you can create the future you want - it all depends on the stories you create in your mind and the the words you use in those stories. But what if you get stuck in a loop of negative thoughts and self talk? What if you could use a scientifically proven ratio of positive to negative comments to make sure your self talk isn't creating stories dragging you down into a future you don't want? ?

Today I share

- The proven positive to negative ratio of comments and actions to predict whether a relationship will thrive

- How this applies to our relationship with ourselves

- How to stop a negative spiral of self talk using the ratio

- How to apply this ratio in everyday life;

- The four most damaging kinds of comments to make to yourself and others

And so much more!

You all know I am passionate about harnessing the power of your emotions and confidence is one of the most important emotions to reinvent your present and create your future!

But what happens when everything around you is uncertain or worse? How do you create confidence then? This week I am revealing the three ways to create confidence even when logic might suggest that it's not possible.

I share the three ways you can create confidence through uncertainty including:

- How to know that confidence is a force, a feeling and how not to overthink it

- How to distinguish between fact and opinion to make sure your emotions aren't swayed to the negative; and

- How to take the same circumstances and choose confidence not overwhelm.

And so much more!

What is the most compelling reason to have a habit reinvention routine?

Because everything you do has an impact, and what you do consistently, creates your life.

In the last episode of my three-part podcast series on habit reinvention, I share the three elements of a habit reinvention routine.

Plus, the good news that having a routine to consistently and easily keep habits on track is more accessible than you think!

I would love you to listen to this episode, leave a review and dive into all things 'Feeling Forwards'.

Instagram: @elizabethgould_

Want to discover the optimal way to stop worrying what other people think?

I've just launched la new course, The 21 Day Habit Reinvention Challenge and I wanted to share three key takeaways from the course with my podcast listeners.

In the second of my three-part podcast series about reinventing habits, I tackle the crippling problem of comparisonitis

How does this happen?

Comparing yourself to others and finding yourself wanting isn't ,

- a personality problem, or

- a character trait; and

- definitely isn't something you have to carry around for the rest of your life.

The good news is that comparisonitis is nothing more than a nasty habit.

Listen to this week's episode of 'Feeling Forwards - the podcast', to listen to my tools and tips to get out of the habit of comparing yourself to others.

I would love you to listen to this episode, leave a review and dive into all things 'Feeling Forwards'.

Instagram: @elizabethgould_

The biggest secret to easily ditching bad habits? It's not making a New Year's resolution!

Today I'm launching the first in a three-part series of podcasts around reinventing your habits. Soon I am launching a new course, The 21 Day Habit Reinvention Challenge. I thought I would share three key takeaways from the course with my podcast listeners over the next three weeks.

In this week's podcast, I reveal the biggest secret to easily ditch bad habits. Is it

- Fantastic willpower?

- Is it a louder alarm clock? ⏰

- Is it having an accountability buddy? or:

- Is it throwing out your old routine and starting again from scratch?

The great news is that it's none of these things.🎉 Listen to today's podcast where I reveal the number one reason why your bad habits cling to you and how to ditch them for good.

I would love you to listen to this episode, leave a review and dive into all things 'Feeling Forwards'.

Instagram: @elizabethgould_

Stephanie Spence is a Yoga Educator, Author, Inspirational Speaker, Activist, Entrepreneur. Stephanie is the former CEO of Spence Communications and has been featured on TV and editorially in books and magazines around the world including Mantra Wellness Magazine, YOGI TIMES, Shut Up & Yoga, The Yogi Press, Bad Yogi and many more. I recently read Stephanie’s book,Yoga Wisdom: Warrior Tales Inspiring You On And Off Your Mat and sat down for a chat with her on life, yoga and the eternal journey towards ourselves.

In this interview, we chatted about

- How Stephanie left a privileged lifestyle to travel around the USA for a year, studying yoga every day

- The path Stephanie took to create a different life focused or adventure instead of comfort

- Stephanie's personal morning routine to super charge her with serenity and confidence

- The life rules Stephanie has to stay true to herself; and

SO MUCH MORE.

I would love you to listen to this episode, leave a review and learn more about Stephanie and her personal and yoga wisdom. 

Follow Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanieyogini/?hl=en

https://www.stephaniespence.com

Oh my goodness it's December!

Does it feel like this year has flashed past in some kind of quasi 2020 time-warp? So do you feel ready for the year that's about to start? Are you feeling super confident you have it ALL together and are good to go?

If you're not feeling ready, I am here to tell you that this is a truly GREAT sign. 👏

Why? Because successful people never feel ready and they rarely feel 100% sure that everything will work out. The just go ahead anyway. 🏃‍♀️

In this episode I am sharing how to make the feeling of not being ready, feeling uncertain and even a bit anxious, work for you not against you!

In this video newsletter I also reveal

- Exactly how successful people feel when they head towards their dream future;

- How I taught myself to feel confident, no matter what, through reading particular books from my local library;

- When you let go of 'how' something will happen, it's much more likely that it WILL happen;

- The ability to generate self confidence even when you haven't done something before; and

SO MUCH MORE!