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  • S3. EP. 1 - Wellness Travel: Blisstopia Retreats

    In this episode, I speak with Lana and Mark, founders and owners of Blisstopia Retreats in Peoria, Arizona. We discuss their many wellness services and offerings on their property designed for immersion into holistic wellness experiences. Blisstopia Retreats hosts their own retreats and collaborates with other wellness, health, medical, and professional practitioners to host retreats on the beautiful Blisstopia property.

    Blisstopia Retreats is 5-star rated on Google and highly recommended on Alignable. Their mission is to encourage people to embrace empowered, creative, and vibrant living through Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Ayurveda, and various wellness activities. They do this by providing a nurturing environment, holistic practices, and community support.

    To learn more about Blisstopia Retreats and view their latest retreat events, visit: https://www.blisstopiaretreats.com

    To follow Blisstopia visit:

    • Instagram: @blisstopiaretreats
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blisstopiaretreats
    • X: https://twitter.com/blisstopiaretr1
    • Alignable: https://www.alignable.com/peoria-az/blisstopia-retreats
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blisstopia-retreats/
    47 min
  • S2. EP. 7 - Fitness & Overcoming Life's Challenges w/ Lyn Hepner

    In this episode, I speak with football coach Lyndon Hepner for a third time to see what he has been up to since we last spoke and to talk about his current goals. Lyn also gives insight on weight loss surgery, injury recovery, and his daily exercise and diet regimes.

     

    Lyn strongly represents someone who strives for lifelong fitness in the face of life’s many challenges. Through this interview, I hope listeners gain a perspective on how to see the pursuit of fitness as a stable healthy constant to adopt or stick to in life. You can follow Lyndon on Instagram at Lyn Hepner

     

    You can follow Lyndon Hepner on Twitter and Instagram @lynhepner.

    26 min
  • S2. EP. 6 - Effective Nutrition & 3 Actions for Success w/ Andy Travis

    In this episode, I interview Andy Travis, founder and owner of Unshakably Fit, for a second time. This time, we will speak primarily about the nutrition guidelines Andy provides for his clients and that he follows himself. Finally, Andy will break down the three simple things his clients do for success.

    Andy's training program is guided by fitness fundamentals he has learned and crafted over the years and is driven by individual client data to create fully tailored routines.

    I sought out Andy to interview because I trained at one of his gyms, and there, I met a client of his who said his training enabled her to walk again. Now, how many trainers can you say have done that? Short answer: not many.

    Andy has 17 years of fitness education, and experience and he has competed competitively in CrossFit, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, and other sports.

    Contact Andy:

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@UnshakablyFit

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-travis-513ab356?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andy.travis.311

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.mr.travis/

    E-mail: [email protected]

    28 min
  • S2. EP. 5 - Family Narcissism Unmasked w/ Lisa A. Romano

    In this episode, I speak with Lisa A. Romano about familial narcissistic relationships that can chase us throughout our lives if we don't recognize the signs and disengage from the cycle.

    Lisa A. Romano is a globally recognized life coach specializing in assisting wounded adult children to overcome the childhood emotional trauma that keeps them stuck repeating negative, self-sabotaging patterns in their lives. She is best known for her remarkable work in the area of adult children of alcoholics issues, codependency, and narcissistic abuse recovery.

    Lisa is also one of the most-listened-to meditation teachers on Insight Timer, and her YouTube Channel has over 640K subscribers. Her podcast Breakdown to Breakthrough ranks in the top 100 podcasts on mental wellness. She was voted the #1 Most Influential Person of 2020 and was recently nominated as a global leader representing the United States in mental wellness coaching by Unified Brainz Unlimited.

    Lisa has also been nominated to receive an honorary Doctoral Degree for her outstanding work in the field of mental wellness. Her flagship program, The 12-Week Breakthrough, is endorsed by psychologist Robin Bryman as a must for anyone struggling with a loss of self-hood due to narcissistic abuse. You can learn more about her online courses and her seven bestselling books by visiting www.lisaaromano.com 


    More about Lisa A. Romano

    12-Week Coaching Program

    Podcast: Break Down to Break Through

    YouTube: @lisaaromano1

    Facebook: Lisa A. Romano Breakthrough Life Coach

    Instagram: @lisaaromano

    Twitter: @lisaaromano1

    Pinterest: @lisaaromano


    Legal Ramifications of Triangulation and Smear Campaigns

    Did you know that, legally, a coordinated smear campaign often falls under the scope of a civil conspiracy?

    In civil law, a conspiracy is defined as an agreement between two or more parties to commit an unlawful act—or to use unlawful means to achieve an objective—that results in actual harm to the victim. It is an incredibly powerful legal tool because it means everyone who participated in the planning is held jointly liable for the damage, even those who only pulled strings from behind the scenes.

    Further, if this coordinated campaign is brought into a home you own, it is a direct violation of your right to quiet enjoyment of your property. By law, it does not matter if a co-owner is participating in the conspiracy; you still hold an equal, protected right to occupy and enjoy your home.

    Tactics like intentional isolation, severe emotional distress, and illegal "ousters"—such as changing the locks or locking you out of your own property—are highly illegal. Attempting to bait you or incite your anger to manufacture a reaction is a common trap, but these actions are fully actionable and subject to severe liability under property and civil tort laws.

    Rather than reacting to their provocations, choose to gather irrefutable evidence. Record video. I highly recommend using discreet tech like Meta glasses for this. Keep a meticulous, dated written log, and safely document any witnesses to the behavior. Knowing the law is a shield; it can preserve your peace of mind and hold those who tried to pressure, harm, and ruin your life fully accountable.

    Below, I’ve listed vetted legal resources you can reach out to right now to have your case and evidence evaluated.

    Rebecca Zung: https://rebeccazung.com/?el=website

    The Buzbee Law Firm - Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

    43 min
  • S2. EP. 4 - Building Real Estate Wealth w/ James McDaniel

    Welcome to another Fit Wallet segment of the Lifelong Health & Fitness Conversations podcast. The fit wallet series focuses on that other aspect of fitness in our lives, financial fitness.

    In this episode, I interview James McDaniel, a Texas real estate investor, who made his first successful property investment at just 19 years old. During this interview, James offers advice on ways to begin investing in real estate, his thoughts on the current single-family home market, his forecasts across the housing market, and his personal goals to build wealth in real estate.

    More About James McDaniel

    • Real Estate Investor Specializing In Owner
    • Owner of Tri-State Equities LLC
    • Financing | Note Buyer/Seller | Deputy Sheriff


    YouTube: @BucketHatInvesting

    LinkedIn: Tri-State Equities LLC

    26 min
  • S2. EP. 3 - How to be Unshakably Fit w/ Andy Travis

    In this episode, I interview Andy Travis, founder and owner of Unshakably Fit. Andy's training program is guided by fitness fundamentals he has learned and crafted over the years and is driven by individual client data to create fully tailored routines.

    I sought out Andy to interview because I trained at one of his gyms, and there, I met a client of his who said his training enabled her to walk again. Now, how many trainers can you say have done that? Short answer: not many.

    Andy has 17 years of fitness education, and experience and he has competed competitively in CrossFit, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, and other sports.

    Contact Andy:

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@UnshakablyFit

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-travis-513ab356?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andy.travis.311

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.mr.travis/

    E-mail: [email protected]

    35 min
  • S2. EP. 2 - 3 Tips to Show Up and Workout

    Tip 1: Know the basics about the human body and why it requires regular exercise.

    Tip 2: Make your exercises and fitness goals interesting. Seek new tricks to teach your body.

    Tip 3: Warm up with something fun, or make your entire workout fun. Don't be so serious all the time; you'll burn out.

    Train a minimum of three days per week. However, for optimal fitness (depending on your goal), training five days per week with a well-thought-out exercise schedule tends to be more effective. And don't forget, your body requires daily movement.

    More about LLAFIT:

    • Please visit LLAFIT.com or the LLAFIT Facebook Page
    • Wellness Group and Solo Travel Booking Site: TravelToRestore.com
    • Wellness Group and Solo Travel Facebook Group
    8 min
  • S2. EP. 1 - Welcome to Season 2!

    18 months after Season I came to an undeclared close, Season II has arrived!

    In this episode, I explain what I've been up to during my absence and what is to come with this podcast and LLAFIT's offerings to listeners and website visitors.

    • Please visit LLAFIT.com or the LLAFIT Facebook Page
    • Wellness Group and Solo Travel Booking Site: TravelToRestore.com
    • Wellness Group and Solo Travel Facebook Group
    6 min
  • S1. EP. 12 - Dr. Erin Gravelle - Working w/ a Life Coach

    In this episode, I have a conversation with women's life coach Dr. Erin Gravelle. She has Bachelor of Arts in sociology and Women’s Studies from the University of Washington, a Master of Teaching from Seattle University, and she is a Doctor of Education, specializing in educational leadership, which she earned from Seattle University. For over twelve years, she dedicated her career to student education and mentorship. Now, Dr. Gravelle has transitioned her expertise and experience to her life-coaching practice, helping everyday women reach their full potential.

    Dr. Gravelle created The Best Life Blueprint Plan, which can be found on linktr.ee. You can also book a Best Life Blueprint Call with Dr. Gravelle to learn more about how she can help you reach your life goals.


    Get started, schedule a Best Life Blueprint Call: https://calendly.com/wholelifelivingwitherin/best-life-blueprint-consultation?month=2021-10

    The Best Life Blueprint Plan: https://erin2021gravelle.clickfunnels.com/the-best-life-blueprint-plan49274527

    Visit Dr. Gravelle's Website and Blog: https://whole-life-living.com/

    Women's Inner Circle - Women Empowering Women Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1888820461269008

    Whole-Life-Living Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/dr.eringravelle

    35 min
  • S1. EP. 11 - Aesthetics & Reality w/ Sylvia Petro

    This episode is an extension of the post “7 Reasons Why I Don’t Compete,” posted on llafit.com. This episode further exposes an aspect of the aesthetics world that isn’t talked about: the prevalence of women whose success relies on the knowledge and support of men. Instead, what is promoted on the platforms of those women are messages of empowerment and hard work – along with false claims of them being fitness experts who built their own bodies.

    If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe to this podcast.

    23 min

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