Fearless after 40

Negativity, hate, naysayers, doubters, people who just want to bring you down.  Well, I refuse to let them.  How I chose to stand tall and strong in an unfortunate encounter and how you should too!  

What would happen if you removed those limiting beliefs that have been holding you prisoner and were able to break through that ceiling you've placed over your head?  Today is the day to change the story you've been telling yourself. 

Should I send them?  Should I keep them home? What if I make the wrong decision?  Will people judge me for my choice?  If you're a mom like me, these questions might be swirling through your head daily trying to make sense of what is going on in the world right now and how you are left with a huge decision of how to handle the quickly approaching school year in regard to the safety of your kids.  Is there REALLY a right choice?  I dive into my perspective as both a mom of 3 kids and a teacher heading back into the uncertainty of it all.  

I often talk about how important it is to work out and eat the right foods to fuel your body, but working on your mental health is just as, if not more, important, and in today's podcast, I will share with you some tips you can start implementing today! 

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be your own boss, make your own schedule, volunteer at your kid's Halloween party or field trip without having to take a personal day, have the power to just be in control of your life to live it with purpose?  That's the freedom I'm searching for...and in these crazy times, I'm working harder than ever to find a way to achieve it.  

Look at the circle of people you surround yourself with. It’s important to have people in your life who lift you up instead of tear you down, celebrate your successes instead of point out your failures, push and encourage you to be the best version of yourself but also call you on your bullshit when you’re not living up to your expectations.  Are they lifting you up? Are they adding value to your life? Do they motivate and inspire you to be more, do more, strive for more? ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣If not, maybe you need to re-evaluate things and find a new circle! 

Going on vacation doesn't mean you have to throw all of your hard work and progress out the window.  What if I told you that I had six easy tips that you could follow to help you enjoy your vacation while still maintaining that 80/20 lifestyle?  Interesting, right?  Well....here ya go!

Vision boards?  Goal setting journal?  Yep....I scoffed at it too!  But what I discovered was that visualization is one of the most powerful mind exercises one can do.  And when I started using these two tools as part of my daily routine, I became more motivated and driven than I ever had been in my life.  

You can come up with a million excuses or reasons as to why you can't exercise or work on your nutrition. But aren’t you tired of doing that? In today's episode,  I debunk your excuses and give you practical ways to take back your health.  

After years of struggling with my weight and bad relationship with food, I finally found a simple, yet effective, plan to follow that was designed specifically for me, the emotional eater.