Life Done Better with Supermodel Jill de Jong

Are you in a low vibrational state? Is your breath compromised by stress? Renegade pharmacist, breath work expert Niraj Naik offers advice and exercises to bring balance and harmony back in your body & mind with breathing exercises. You’ll learn about the benefits of breath types (reduced breathing, breath holds, nose breathing, diaphragm/belly breathing), the root lock, and the power of guided rhythmic breathing meditation.

The quality of every breath we take matters! It’s quite miraculous that we humans breathe without making a conscious effort, and our breath adapts to all circumstances: eating, sleeping, exercising, etc.  Did you know? Shallow breathing can negatively affect our health (and the opposite is true too.)

When you learn to breathe better you can slow down, reverse the aging process, and improve your health.

Timestamps

1:47 How did Niraj get started as a renegade pharmacist?

4:59 What was the one thing the had the biggest impact on healing Niraj’s colitis?

7:45 Why is shortening our breath healthy? What is hypoxia?

13:23 What sorts of things cause over breathing?

15:28 Is HIIT training bad for us? 16:35 What is a root-lock technique?

20:30 The in’s and out’s of breath retention

25:20 What is brain-wave music technology?

29:30 Example clip of Niraj implementing music into his breathing techniques?

32:04 Heart-rate vs breathing-rate?

33:25 What is the “right” way to breath?

35:48 Niraj shares about vibrational energy and elevating his state

38:50 Niraj shares one thing that most people don’t know about him

42:10 Full SOMA breathing lesson clip!

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Have questions, feedback, or suggestions for a topic for Jill? You can call her and leave a message at: (323) 522-5006‬

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Hosted by: Jill de Jong

Produced and edited by: AJ Moseley

Sound Engineering by: Steve Riekeberg

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Is your food adding undue anxiety? Liana Werner Gray, certified nutritionist, natural food chef, and author of Anxiety Free with Food, reveals which food deficiencies and chemicals added to your food can cause anxiety. (WHAT?!) This episode is all about how to best manage your anxiety: by elevating your food choices, getting enough rest, and reframing your thoughts. Stress and anxiety come in many forms and from many sources: the pandemic, relationships, past trauma, finances, etc. the list goes on! But by introducing anxiety reducing habits in your life, you can start to relieve the pressure by making simple, healthy choices. Get ready to be inspired and take action!

Episode Timestamps:

2:06 Liana shares how anxiety has impacted her life and what was the cause

4:25 Where can you get an omega and amino profile test?

4:50 How has Liana’s life changed by taking supplements?

5:32 What does Liana recommend most people should remove from their diet?

6:26 How bad is refined sugar actually for us?

8:00 What sorts of fats should we avoid?

9:03 Avoiding chemicals/dyes that are hidden in foods.

11:22 Liana shares her special healthy cookie dough recipe.

12:48 What is Liana’s morning routine?

15:20 The experience of moving away from a big city

19:17 Using tools to help get in control of your mind

21:00 Liana shares her daily pre-bed routine.

21:43 What is in Liana’s brand new supplement?

23:00 Details on the supplement giveaway!

25:00 Why and how much for dark leafy greens

26:00 Chlorophyl as a supplement.

26:45 Eating good healthy fats and anxiety reducing foods.

29:17 Always start your day by “swallowing the frog.”

30:00 How organizing your outside life can help your mental game.

35:50 Don’t forget about the Models Do Eat book. :) 

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Learn More: https://www.curtco.com/lifedonebetter

Have questions, feedback, or suggestions for a topic for Jill? You can call her and leave a message at: (323) 522-5006‬

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Hosted by: Jill de Jong

Produced and edited by: AJ Moseley

Sound Engineering by: Steve Riekeberg

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Do you wish you felt motivated to cook? Certified holistic nutritionist and healthy chef Maria Marlowe shares her favorite kitchen hacks: from easy meal prep ideas, must-have time saving tools, and mouthwatering, healthy recipes, you'll be inspired to reward yourself with some homemade happiness.

Making healthy, and delicious meals can feel overwhelming: from shopping to prepping, cooking to cleanup, it can feel like another chore on your to-do list. But this episode is all about getting you excited to cook more of your own meals by making it fun, quick, and rewarding!

Author of The Real Food Grocery Guide  and host of the Happier & Healthier Podcast, Maria shares her insight and food wisdom to help you improve your health, one delicious bite at a time. She uses spices as her medicine cabinet, is all about 20 minute recipes, and shares how she makes vegetables taste so good, you'll be craving them every day!

Episode Timestamps: 

2:02 Maria’s basic steps to making a healthy meal

3:14 How did Maria first get started in the culinary field

6:04 Maria and her skin care issues that connect to diet

8:50 How to make vegetables taste better

10:00 Maria’s favorite kitchen tools and cheat codes

12:00 Making fresh nut milk

13:27 Tips for cooking meal for busy people

17:15 Maria shares some easy and healthy recipes

21:07 Going with the flow vs meal planning

22:50 Cooking with salsa and spices to add flavor and keep dishes healthy

26:25 Some of Maria’s favorite new vegetables at the farmers market

27:30 What is a lotus root?

28:48 Having a large variety of vegetables in our diet

30:15 Adding good fats to our diet

33:35 Tips for picking healthy snacks of junk food

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Have questions, feedback, or suggestions for a topic for Jill? You can call her and leave a message at: (323) 522-5006‬

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Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/_lifedonebetter

Hosted by: Jill de Jong

Produced and edited by: AJ Moseley

Sound Engineering by: Steve Riekeberg

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Are we in charge of our destiny? Living in an action driven society that tells us that constantly pursuing our goals will pay off and give us control. But what about the circumstances we cannot control?

When we are down we may think that revenge, fighting back, and avoiding our emotions is how to get past it. Surrendering? No way! That feels like defeat. But what if we change the way we view surrender?

Surrendering does not mean giving up! Kute Blackson, transformational teacher and author of the book “The Magic of Surrender," offers a modern day manual on how to live in surrender every day. Kute offers practical ideas and soul stirring wisdom that ignites the heart and inspires courageous action. 

Episode Timestamps:

1:47 Kute shares his story of how he got involved in motivational speaking.

8:28 Breaking self imposed barriers.

11:00 What do telling lies to yourself cost you?

13:30 Best tips on how to check in with yourself to stay on the right path.

17:06 What is ‘surrendering’ and how can it help us?

23:36 Allowing things to happen that are out of our control. Is the universe out to get us?

26:05 What's the reason behind our hopes and dreams not manifesting?

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Learn More: https://www.curtco.com/lifedonebetter

Have questions, feedback, or suggestions for a topic for Jill? You can call her and leave a message at: (323) 522-5006‬

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Hosted by: Jill de Jong

Produced and edited by: AJ Moseley

Sound Engineering by: Steve Riekeberg

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Looking to achieve long-lasting success? It's all about constantly evolving!

Author, spokesperson, and fitness professional Gabby Reece shares important lessons learned (upgrading from rigid discipline to adaptability and flexibility), how she creates equilibrium in her life, and her dedication to building new health and fitness methods.

A firm believer of constantly upgrading her 'software' to help her to be a better functioning being, Gabby shares how she is constantly working on growing her perspective and skill sets, and how this continued learning helps her with mental and emotional health.

Already a leader in the health & fitness industry, Gabby openly talks about parenting, her marriage, her health & fitness routine and what she wants to focus on next.

Tune in to hear why she is fan of incorporating heat & ice, therapy balls, and the tens unit into your routine.

Episode Timestamps:

1:10 How has the pandemic changed Gabby’s life?

1:50 The simple things that give Gabby pleasure

2:47 Entitlement and the downfalls of it

4:01 Gabby shares the biggest lessons she’s learned from parenting

5:10 The idea of ‘want’ vs ‘need’

6:23 Gabby chats about her ‘North Star’ and how her response to fear is what keeps her grounded

8:13 What lessons has Gabby instilled into all her girls?

9:23 Creating a life on your own terms?

10:09 Challenging traditional norms

13:43 Balancing out a personal life, work life, and family life

17:08 Gabby shares about her XPT pool program

20:48 Heat and Cold Therapy

23:05 Bouncing back from Gabby’s knee injury and surgery as an athlete

24:20 Gabby’s favorite fitness products

26:30 Gabby’s top dietary health products

27:50 Mindset for transitioning into a healthier diet

28:40 Gabby chats about how she navigates a healthy relation

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Have questions, feedback, or suggestions for a topic for Jill? You can call her and leave a message at: (323) 522-5006‬

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Hosted by: Jill de Jong

Produced and edited by: AJ Moseley

Sound Engineering by: Steve Riekeberg

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Are you confused about nutrition? Should you be drinking celery juice daily? Do you need collagen or fish oil supplements? Nutritionist Monica Reinagel, host of the Nutrition Diva Podcast, serves up simple, painless ways to upgrade your eating habits! Get ready to explore, clarify, and debunk nutrition questions about sourdough bread, kale, salt, and how to detect nutrition deficiencies.

Nutrition advice is not one that fits all, but there are plenty of things that improve most people's health and wellness. In this episode, let’s explore together so you can feel more informed and make better decisions for yourself and your health. And remember: if a food fad, diet, or service sounds too good to be true, you can assume it is.

Episode Timestamps:

2:02 Monica shares about why she started working in the nutrition industry

3:32 The necessity to have more protein the older you get

5:04 How do we translate ‘what we know’ into solid habits for ourselves?

7:45 Setting yourself up for success in nutrition

9:38 Replacing bad habits with FUN good habits

13:32 Is sourdough bread really a healthier choice?

16:32 Do we benefit more from using certain kinds of salt in our food?

18:55 Monica shares why fish oil is actually not as great for you as we originally thought

21:48 Is celery juice the cure all daily drink that its been poised as?

24:00 Monica shares that collagen supplements aren’t as effective as you might think

28:05 Should the average person be purchasing an at-home test kit to screen for nutritional deficiencies?

30:45 Is raw kale the new villain its been made out to be?

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Have questions, feedback, or suggestions for a topic for Jill? You can call her and leave a message at: (323) 522-5006‬

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Hosted by: Jill de Jong

Produced and edited by: AJ Moseley

Sound Engineering by: Steve Riekeberg

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Is fear occupying space and holding you back in life? Koya Webb, author of "Let Your Fears Make You Fierce," invites you to acknowledge and use your fear to help get you to a place of healing, empowerment, and accomplishment . On the other side of fear is exhilaration, excitement, confidence and freedom.

Fear is feedback for the places within yourself that need to be nurtured; it may be rooted in trauma or sneak in when you worry about the future or experience something new. In this episode Jill de Jong and Koya Webb explore the importance of setting boundaries, not getting too caught up with work, and filling up your own cup first. Are you ready?

Episode Timestamps:

0:58 How did Koya adjust her job to all the changes COVID introduced to her life?

3:45 Koya shares her evolution in ‘setting boundaries.’

5:35 The importance of constantly being present and checking in with yourself.

7:40 Jill shares a story about the Hawaiian missile threat from North Korea, and how it affected a close friend.

9:28 Koya on fear being used as feedback. Your fears make you fierce.

14:10 Koya on fear of success.

19:21 Turning pain into power, to create your own reality.

22:20 3 ways Koya brings peace back into her life.

25:11 Jill shares a story about her friend conquering her fear of swimming.

 

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Have questions, feedback, or suggestions for a topic for Jill? You can call her and leave a message at: (323) 522-5006‬

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Hosted by: Jill de Jong

Produced and edited by: AJ Moseley

Sound Engineering by: Steve Riekeberg

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Have you never really enjoyed meditation? Would you rather move your body than sit still?  A meditative state of mind is not only available for the ones that sit cross legged with their eyes closed; Meditation teacher Mimi Bouchard redefines meditation by introducing innovative movement meditations: a hybrid mix of manifestation, visualization, walking/ running /stretching & Pilates. This meditation is not just about quieting the mind; it's about conditioning the mind to create the positive change you'd like to experience in your life. 

If we keep doing the same things all over again nothing is going to change. We need need actionable steps, do the work and become the person we envision ourselves to be in the near future.With new thoughts, new habits and actions form and that will shape your next chapter.

Mimi also shares how she created her online thriving business during the pandemic,  how  to un-numb yourself and how limiting your technology use can make room for the things you now don't have time for.

Visit mimimethod.com and sign up for a seven day free trial for Mimi's innovative moving mediations.

Episode Timestamps:

1:15 How has Mimi used meditation to create change in her life?

5:18 How is Mimi’s meditation platform different than traditional “quieting the mind” practice?

7:00 Feeling abundance attracts abundance

8:40 Practice and doing the work is necessary to achieving the goal

9:43 How does one work on self-worth and realizing that we deserve everything we want?

13:00 How do we build inner confidence?

15:35 How can we “show-up” more for ourselves?

17:15 How did Mimi gain the confidence to try a new business model during the pandemic?

20:30 What drew Mimi to focusing her new business on meditation?

24:52 Mimi's top 3 reason why you should meditate?

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Learn More: https://www.curtco.com/lifedonebetter

Have questions, feedback, or suggestions for a topic for Jill? You can call her and leave a message at: (323) 522-5006‬

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Hosted by: Jill de Jong

Produced and edited by: AJ Moseley

Sound Engineering by: Steve Riekeberg

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Are you hyper aware of your body’s imperfections? Are you or a loved one struggling with disordered eating? You are not alone! It affects so many of us. In our Western culture we are obsessed with weight and body- almost all of us are too obsessed of how our body looks and how it’s functioning or not functioning.  Psychotherapist EMDR Practitioner Angela Taylor joins Jill de Jong and explains that shame and grief are the triggers and birth ground of disordered eating. She also describes how to recognize the signs, how to best address and support others suffering from it, and reveals the best ingredients for the road to recovery.  It’s about being more, not less. It’s about feeling more, not less. It’s about feeling safe to be ALL of you.

Learn more about Angela Taylor here: https://www.angelataylorlcsw.com/

Episode Timestamps:

1:11 What are some signs that we need to be aware of indicating disordered eating

5:00 The power of shame and your mental state

6:15 Disordered eating and finding your healing path

7:34 What are some of the most common events that lead to eating disorders?

8:43 Grief caused eating disorders

9:27 Do lack of security and control lead to eating disorders?

12:36 What are the dos and don’ts when offering help to a friend of family struggling with an eating disorder?

15:15 Eating disorders and the use of numbers

18:00 Becoming the chosen one to be vulnerable with

19:00 Mothers helping daughters with eating disorders

21:44 Can you address to someone that you’re worried?

23:29 What are the most important steps to the road to recovery?

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Learn More: https://www.curtco.com/lifedonebetter

Have questions, feedback, or suggestions for a topic for Jill? You can call her and leave a message at: (323) 522-5006‬

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Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/_lifedonebetter

Hosted by: Jill de Jong

Produced and edited by: AJ Moseley

Sound Engineering by: Steve Riekeberg

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Are you a self sabotager? It's time to get out of your own way! In this intimate conversation, actress and writer Nadine Velazquez shares how a second chance made her life long dreams come true: Lacking drive, passion, and a sense of self, Nadine was in a dark time in her life. But, with an extraordinary turn of events, and help from the renown Will Smith, she grabbed the chance, put in the work, and showed up to fulfill her greatest dreams and aspirations.

In this episode, Nadine shares her story in-depth: from her self-sabotaging habits that led to her being fired from a major role (cast opposite of Will Smith), to grabbing the chance of a lifetime. Nadine discusses that even though it was far from easy, she showed up, did the work, and dug deep to get it done. The lack of purpose that she experienced had been replaced by a new, purposeful drive and now she's writing her own show with Will Smith as the executive producer.

Second chances are game changers!

Nadine Velazquez is an actress with an extensive resume on television and film. Her career began with a fun and sexy role on the hit comedy show My Name is Earl. She’s known for starring in other hits such as, Real Husbands of Hollywood, Major Crimes, and opposite Denzel Washington in the film, Flight.

Episode Timestamps:

1:29 What is the most memorable moment of Nadine’s acting career?

4:22 Building trust in yourself

5:55 What is the inspiration behind Nadine’s new TV show Latina?

8:17 Learning to create a TV show with no experience!

10:00 Emotionally maneuvering from acting into writing

11:59 What is a “tramedy” show?

12:35 How does Nadine shake-off the character emotions that she develops when acting?

13:30 Mentally preparing for a fully nude scene on set

15:30 Nadine’s thoughts on beauty as she gets older

17:40 Nadine’s thoughts on medical aesthetic procedures

20:50 The power of meditation, positive thinking, and God

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Learn More: https://www.curtco.com/lifedonebetter

Have questions, feedback, or suggestions for a topic for Jill? You can call her and leave a message at: (323) 522-5006‬

or send her a message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_modelsdoeat

Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/_lifedonebetter

Hosted by: Jill de Jong

Produced and edited by: AJ Moseley

Sound Engineering by: Steve Riekeberg

A CurtCo Media Production

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