Living Big Mindfully

In this week's episode of Living Big Mindfully, I chat with ultra-runner Scott Hagerty…

Scott is a true inspiration - he has literally turned his life, and health - around!

Scott has gone from couch potato to ultra-runner. He's a family man and self-proclaimed "research nerd" who has basically taught himself everything he needs to know about nutrition, training, and fueling his body to endure hundreds of miles of running.

Listen and learn:

• Why Scott decided to get off the couch and get serious about his health.
• The role mindset has played in his journey and how he's had to shift his.
• And how he balances his values around family while still honoring his grueling training schedule.

Plus, Scott shares his thoughts - and some tips - about the importance of finding and building your tribe.

Of course, Scott wraps up with some powerful sage advice!

Scott's passion as he gets ready to celebrate 55 years on the planet is truly infectious - to hear him embrace the Never Too Late mindset - as he looks forward to some of the best years of his life is something to hear.

I hope you enjoy this episode!

Kate x

Here's more about Scott:
Scott's  journey started in his mid 40's when the company he worked for began a wellness program. The common markers they use to determine health, cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose levels and blood pressure - mine were all on the verge of being high enough to be placed on medication.

Scott was determined to lose weight and do the level best he could to take charge of his health using  proper nutrition and exercise.

Scott is almost 10 years into that quest and he's enjoying a very active, healthy life.  At the peak of his journey he lost 90 pounds and moved - and sustained - all his unhealthy health markers to healthy ranges - without any medication. 

Scott  turns 55 this Summer... He believes he's some of the best years of his  life are in the future.

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The Cocodona Arizona:    https://cocodona.com/
Walk Kanas:    https://www.walkkansasonline.org/
Veterans Memorial 150:   https://urultra.com/races/vm150-veterans-memorial-150/

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In today’s episode of Living Big Mindfully, we are discussing the fascinating topic of Reiki, harnessing intuition, and changing patterns that no longer serve us… 

I am super excited to be bringing you this conversation with Cindy Meckler… 

Cindy is a Certified Natural Healing Arts Mentor and Psychic Spiritual Teacher 

If you are looking for a jumping off point to get started on your healing journey – keep listening! 

Listen and learn: 

• How to step into your courage 
• Enhance your confidence… 
• And, how we can reframe failure and work with our inner critics 

Then we take a deep dive into learning how to trust and develop our intuition. And  how we can work through fear and discomfort.

Then, Cindy offers us some simple practices we can actually begin to use today! 

Cindy closes with a unique twist on the sage advice question - again, something we both connected with:)

At the end of the show Cindy offers listeners a free guide and access to a ton of helpful resources! 

I am laughing because by the end of the show Cindy & I were literally buzzing from all the energy being generated between us… I hope you'll connect with some of that energy  too😊

More about Cindy:
Cindy is a Certified Natural Healing Arts Mentor Psychic Spiritual Teacher founder of Uncommon Healing a service based business supporting 200 women Shazam their Intuition to bring their best magic forward and share it their life and/or client work.

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In this week's episode of Living Big Mindfully, I am happy to share a fun conversation with outdoor super woman Sally Thompson.

This episode is all about inspiring and supporting you to get outside and explore more!

Sally  is a hiker, backpacker, caver, repeller... and she's a friend. We have done a couple of longer trips together; we've seen each other at our best and our worst.

Listen in as we have a few laughs about our personal - and sometimes - embassasing trail stories.

Sally walks us through her 7 Principles for Outdoor Safety, the Hikers 10 Essentials, and the importance of learing to trust your gut...

She also gives us some of her pro-tips and strategies for first aid, nutrition, and staying safe on the trail.

Then, Sally rounds off the show with some smart sage advice.

After this episode you'll have everything you need to get out and enjoy the trail!

Lastly, remember to check out the show notes for a ton of helpful resources AND  your Free Hiking Guide!

Show links:
Girls Who Hike Ohio: https://www.facebook.com/groups/girlswhohikeoh/
Liquid IV:  https://amzn.to/45snCmp
Nuun Sport ElectrolyteTablets: https://amzn.to/3szV8bH

More about Sally:
Sally Thompson is an avid hiker, CEO of Change Your Story, LLC, an Ambassador for Girls Who Hike Ohio, a Leave No Trace trainer, a Certified Wellness Coach and Women’s Fitness Specialist. She helps adventurous women who need support with nutrition, fitness and motivation so they can lead more active, energetic and healthy lives.

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In this week's episode of Living Big Mindfully, I am excited to be connecting with debut author Maria C. Palmer!

Maria has recently been featured in Food and Beverage Magazine and her newly released book – On the Rocks - is receiving many awards and acclaim… 

In this inspiring conversation, Maria shares openly about her personal experience growing up as the oldest daughter of an award-winning restaurateur and the mental and physical spiral she battled after her father was incarcerated…

In this conversation, we cover it all:

• Anxiety, depression, recovery, wellness, and resiliency.
• Maria candidly shares her thoughts about failure and getting through the dark times.
• She tells us about her chance encounter with a nun – who opened the door to advocacy and encouraged Maria to share her story…
• We talk about how the use of yoga, nature, and exercise has played a huge role in both of our healing journeys.

And, as expected, Maria ends the show with some powerful sage advice.

This is a heartfelt, compassionate conversation full of hope and healing.

I truly hope you enjoy the show!

Here's more about Maria:

Maria Costanzo Palmer is an author and grant writer. Growing up as the oldest child of an award-winning restaurateur, Maria unexpectedly became a daughter of the incarcerated. This experience ignited an interest in working for Get on the Bus, a nonprofit dedicated to uniting children with their incarcerated parents. A former host on L.A. Talk Radio, Maria was recently featured on Food and Beverage Magazine Live and has made a number of media appearances.

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Book: On the Rocks: The Primadonna Story by Maria C. Palmer and Ruthie Robbins
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On the Rocks chronicles the real-life journey of restaurateur Joseph Costanzo Jr., from his rise to success in the 1990s as owner of the highly acclaimed Primadonna Restaurant, radio host, entrepreneur, columnist, and aspiring politician to his sharp fall in the early 2000s, ending in an investigation and a stint in federal prison.

Book: You Are Limitless: Anxiety, Grief, Trauma, Addiction - 7 Inspiring Stories of Hope & Healing  by Kate Champion
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In this week's episode of Living Big Mindfully, I am happy to be speaking with Beth ‘Rae’ Antenucci…

Rae is a member of the Back of the Pack Athlete, a marathon walker who has completed over 100 half-marathons over her lifetime AND Rae has just transitioned into her second year of retirement… and she’s having an absolute blast!

In this fun conversation, Rae shares openly about life after 30 years of working, how she prepared for retirement, and the importance of not being defined by work.

In this episode, we cover so much:

• Getting clear on your values
• Staying fit and healthy for the long haul…
• Redefining purpose
• And, learning to living intentionally

Rae goes on to share her down to earth practical advice, tips, and strategies about:

• Getting your financial house in order…
• Pushing beyond your comfort zone  
• The importance of dreaming big!

As expected, Rae ends the show with some heartfelt sage advice.

Rae wants everyone to know that she LOVES not knowing what day of the week it is!!!

Can you imagine...?

Wow! What a great show!

More about Rae:

Rae does  not fit neatly into a box. She has done a lot of different things in her life. She's been a groom at a race track, chemical research lab tech, power plant lab tech, electric distribution field rep, large outage investigator, line crew scheduler, project manager and business analyst for app development. Many years of her off time have been spent riding, training and raising Quarter Horses.

Rae started walking with her sisters 20 years ago to support one of them losing weight. They progressed from 5K's up to full marathons. Along the way Rae found that the half marathon is her distance. She's completed half-marathons in all 50 states once, Now Rae is (half way through round 2 - with over 100 lifetime total.

Rae lives with her husband on a farm with their rescue pup in southern Ohio. They weight lift and walk together. Rae also also enjoys a few vegetable beds and a greenhouse filled with fig trees.

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Mainly Marathons:  http://mainlymarathons.com/
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In this weeks episode of Living Big Mindfully I am doing a solo show with a focus on how to find a therapist… tune in as I share insider tips, my personal experience as a therapist, and as a client – yes, therapist have stuff too – plus I share openly about caring for family members with mental illness.

This a mini crash course packed with everything you need to know… I cover:

•  Why there is no health without mental health..
• The transitional events we all experience and why they matter…
•   Sacred space, therapeutic fit, and why they are non-negotiable.

I take a deep dive, to help you figure out the different helping professionals - what they do, what they don’t do, and how they can help…

I talk a bit about coaching, building care teams, and my golden rule…

Do you have a loved one who’s dragging their feet? I hear you! That can be a challenge for sure… I have added some suggestions about how to nudge someone along – even when they are not ready for change.

And, as expected… throughout the show I share tons of tips, strategies, and sage advice all intended to help you save time, money, and energy – and ultimately find your way into the care of someone wonderful :)

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Find a Therapist/Psychology Today  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

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In this week’s episode of Living Big Mindfully I chat with author, adventurer, and host of the Crossing it Off the Bucket List podcast Roger Williams.

Roger and I start with a bit about his journey. He tells us about growing up, his love for comic books, and passion for sharing stories…  And the massive wake-up call that – in his mid-50s – drastically changed his life!

Together we explore the bucket list lifestyle – what it is, what it is not – and how your bucket list can be used as an opportunity for personal growth, reflection, and joy – not only for ourselves but for those around us.

We take a deep-dive into the importance of figuring out your why and the power of creating an intentional list.

Roger shares some lessons about the importance of community, overcoming fears, and putting judgement aside directly from his time walking the Camino de Santiago.

Don’t have a bucket list? Or struggling with getting started? No worries! Roger shares some actionable tips and strategies to help you on your way!

Here's more about Roger:
Roger Williams is an author, podcaster, adventurer, and Head Crosser-Offer of his bucket list.  After more than 30 years working in the youth development/teaching field, a year in quarantine, and two heart attacks, Roger embarked on an adult gap year to prioritize a life in which he finds his own personal joy through living out his bucket list and inspires others to do the same

In 2022 he completed a three month journey traveling around the world to cross items off his bucket list and shares what he has learned with others on the Crossing It Off the Bucket List podcast and his book: Live Out Your List: Finding Joy Through A Bucket List Lifestyle.

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The Crossing it Off Podcast: https://crossingitoffpodcast.com

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In this week's episode of Living Big Mindfully, I am excited to be chatting with Elora Canne. Elora, originally from South Africa, is speaking to us today from Sydney, Australia.

Elora is an author, mother, grandmother, and budding paddle-boarder – who writes about later-in-life relationships, keeping the ‘spark’ alive, and the power of finding your voice…

During our conversation, Elora speaks openly about:

The year she spent traveling and reconnecting with her husband - after 25 years of marriage.

How she learned to create space for quality time and self -reflection.

And how she discovered a surprising ‘win-win’ after she started expressing her wants and needs.

Elora goes on to share her thoughts about “being in love” vs. the care, companionship, and deeper connection that can – with work - develop over the years.

Then she generously offers listeners some tips and strategies for:

Balancing relationships, family, and free-time

Working through feelings of guilt…

And embracing the Never Too Late mindset fuels her passion for running and paddle boarding. 

And, of course, we end with some powerful sage advice…

Here's more about Elora:

Elora lives in Sydney with her husband and very spoilt Ragdoll cat, Maisie. She speaks openly about her relationships across all dynamics in her various written works, particularly midlife marriage. Her candid disclosures are sometimes somber, sometimes humorous, always enlightening.

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Book: https://bit.ly/En-Route-the-Best

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Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/eloracanne
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Blog:  https://creatingsparksthatlast.blogspot.com/

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In today’s episode of Living Big Mindfully I am excited to be speaking with Tracy Read… Tracy is a true inspiration!

Tracy is a mother, a grandmother, and a lifelong career woman with a personal history of domestic violence, chaotic relationships, depression, and trauma.

She has worked hard on healing and creating an intentional life…

During our conversation Tracy openly shares many of the twists, turns, and complexities she has encountered on her path to healing.

• Along the way Tracy has had to learn:
•  How to set boundaries
• Recognize and overcome victim mentality.

And, how to harness the power of courage, community, and putting yourself first.

Then, after clearing out some of that trauma Tracy recognized a need, which – at 60 years old – led her to create her passion driven side-hustle based on her desire to educate and keep people safe.

The show ends with Tracy sharing some lifesaving tips & strategies so, make sure you stay tuned for that…

This is an episode you will want to share with your friends!

Here’s more about Tracy:

Tracy Read is a self-defense consultant, owner of Warrior Up, and a independent pro mentor for Damsel In Defense.

Tracy has made it her life mission to educate women and teens to take ownership over their lives in safety and self-protection. With a personal history of domestic violence and a sexual assault supporter to 2 family members, she saw a need to fill to help others use their voice and speak up to stop the violence.

Show links:

Website: http://www.mydamselpro.net/WARRIORUP/

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Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065900230432
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracy_dread/

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Miranda Jiggins

Website: https://www.totalbosswealthandwellness.com/
Apex Mastermind Group
Website: https://apexentourage.com/levels

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In today's episode of Living Big Mindfully I chat with personal trainer, yoga teacher, author and generally amazing human – Adriana Ferns.

Spoiler alert! Adriana is an inspirational powerhouse! Do not skip this episode!

Adriana starts with a bit about her story… then she jumps right in – sharing candidly about living with ADHD, addiction, and trauma, plus the event that drastically changed her life…

Adriana is also a champion for women’s health… Listen as she talks about:

•  How she began to reclaim her physical and mental health
•  How she see’s adversity as an opportunity
•  And, how taking radical responsibility and accountability for our choices is a MUST for self-improvement.

This episode – from start to finish – is packed with tips, strategies, and sage advice.

Oh, Adriana wraps up by sharing a generous discount code to products from Soulfriend Yoga.

Here’s more about Adriana:

Adriana Ferns lives in Warren Rhode Island.
 
She is the Head Personal Trainer at Bristol Total Fitness in Bristol, Rhode Island. Adriana is also a Partner and Director of Community Outreach at Soulfriend Yoga – a fitness and yoga apparel/accessory company whose mission is to bring complimentary yoga, fitness, and meditation to in-need/at-risk communities.
 
She is a NCSF Certified Trainer/Sports nutrition specialist, a MovNat Level 1 trainer, and RYT200 Yoga teacher
 
Adriana has written two books: Fitness To Freedom, and How To Hire A Personal Trainer, currently in the editing phase.

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https://www.instagram.com/soulfriendyoga/

Discount code (in show)
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MovNat: Real World Physical Capability
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