Our identities are the center of our existence; our identities are dynamic, fluid, and keep evolving with age, life situations, circumstances and changes. 

 

When our identities change without control, we question our choices, lives and the next steps. We lose ourselves through the uncertainty that comes with the changes we experience.

 

On this episode of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, my husband and fantastic co-host Steven F Macek and I will continue our conversation about the loss of self, life dramas, and how to cope so that you do not lose your identity. 

 

Join us, as we open up, and share our personal stories about the recent difficulties we have experienced and how we are coping. 

 

We all face circumstances, losses, crises, and uncertainty that affect our lives, personalities, and characters. Some conditions can be managed, but others are beyond your control. 

 

Do you know it's easy to feel overwhelmed and empty and lose yourself during the confusion? How do you keep your identity intact when experiencing a loss or pain?

 

On this episode on Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, my husband and fantastic co-host Steven F Macek and I will have an open conversation about self and a chance to let everyone know what has happened to us these past few months. Join us as we open up, and become vulnerable about life, loss, and how we are coping. 

 

In life, you will experience circumstances that will shake you and leave you wondering how to handle these situations. Do you know that you have the power to change how you react and view a problem in a positive manner despite the adversity you are facing?

 

We cannot change the cards life deals with, but we can change how we react and face situations. You do not have the power to change what is happening, but you can overcome the situation with a positive mind and good energy around you.

 

On this episode of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, we are joined by my husband and fantastic co-host Steven F Macek as we discuss life's unexpected challenges and how to navigate through the pain, anxiety, and pressure that comes with these situations. 

Offering a second chance to an incarcerated person provides people with dignity and allows them to achieve their potential as contributing members of society. A second chance provides closure and offers the ability and support necessary to avoid future law-breaking activities and behaviours.

 

On this episode of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, we are joined by Jeffrey Abramowitz, a former trial attorney who was incarcerated while in prison; he developed a passion for educating and improving lives, especially for people who have been in the prison system. We will learn more about his personal story, his passion for improving lives, and his role as a CEO in an organization that transforms the lives of formerly incarcerated learners and educates justice-oriented citizens.

 

Mindset is your natural brain food that helps you with concentration, stress, and anxiety management. Your mindset will help you accomplish more in life and help you achieve your goals and dreams.

 

Do you know that mindset has everything to do with perspective and that our beliefs and attitudes affect how we process information and experiences in life?

 

On this episode of  Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, we were joined by my husband and fantastic co-host Steven F Macek as we discussed mindset, how to develop a winning mindset and how it affects our goal setting in this new year. 

Did you know that 45% of New Year's resolutions are broken by the end of January? A resolution is a statement of what you want to change, while a goal is a statement of what you want to achieve.

Achieving goals take longer to work on, with a lot of critical planning involved. This planning and preparation will provide you with a clear direction that you will follow to reach your desired goals and outcomes.

Choose to rephrase your New Year's resolutions into goals. Skip those resolutions today!

On this episode of Get a G.R.I.P. With Coach Elix we are joined by my husband and fantastic co-host Steven F Macek as we discuss new year's resolutions, goals, and how to differentiate the two to live a fulfilling life.

Ruth Marie Terry is the name of the mysterious lady of the dunes whose murder and identity remained unsolved for decades. It was a team effort to unravel the mystery and among the people involved was an author!

 

On this episode of  Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, we are joined by Chris Setterlund, an author who wrote about this story and played a key role in giving the unknown woman an identity! We will learn more about what is next for his book and his writing career.

 

"Producing is convincing people to become involved. It's the role of the producer to protect and take care of the talent." These are the words of Frank Durant, a well-known creative director and producer of the Lady of the Dunes, a documentary about a mysterious woman whose identity and murder went unsolved for decades.

On this episode of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, we are joined by Frank Durant, who will share more details about the Lady of Dunes documentary, the progress made since the film's release, and his career as an independent producer.

 

Grief robs you of any celebratory abilities, and holidays will magnify the loss. The grief, sadness, and loneliness can be isolating, but you are not alone!

How do you deal with grief during the holidays? On this episode of  Get a G.R.I.P. With Coach Elix, we are joined by Fran Solomon, a certified Grief Recovery Specialist who is on a mission to ensure that there is always a safe space for people around the world to celebrate the lives of those they love and find support and guidance during grief.

She will talk to us about her personal experience with grieving, tools, and the available resources to help you manage grief, especially during these holidays.

 

Women in leadership offer uniquely important mentorship and positively impact the workplace and society. There is a connection between improved health and life through professional guidance and leadership.

On this episode of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, we are joined by Dr. Angel Marie Johnson, a urogynecologist passionate about improving women's quality of life as they get into menopause. Dr. Johnson will talk to us about bladder, bowel, and vaginal health and leadership as a woman with a successful career in healthcare and society.