Living the Good Life with Tom Kavanaugh

Episode Title: From Trauma to Tailwinds — Releasing What Holds Us Back

Guest: Tom Kavanaugh, MA | Master Coach & Educator | NewCoachingStrategies.com

Episode Summary: What if your past no longer had the power to define your future? In this episode, Kimberly sits down with Tom Kavanaugh, a Marine Corps veteran, master trainer, and transformational coach who’s helped thousands of people break free from burnout, emotional baggage, and self-imposed limits. Together, they explore what it means to truly live the good life—with purpose, joy, and maybe a little magic along the way. Tom shares his morning rituals, his favorite brain-boosting hobbies (think chess and billiards!), and the Release Method he developed to help people move from stuck to unstoppable. They also dive into emotional healing, identity, trauma, and why the road to fulfillment begins with taking care of yourself first. Whether you’re feeling a little stuck or simply ready for your next breakthrough, this is a conversation that will meet you right where you are. 🔑 What You’ll Learn:

• How Tom redefined success after a career in the auto industry
• Why “time management” is a myth—and what to do instead
• What the Release Method is and how it helps reframe trauma
• The science behind why movement is essential for emotional healing
• Why you might feel stuck even when life is "good"—and how to shift
• How to start your day for clarity, energy, and alignment
• What work-life balance looks like from the road (hello RV dreams!)
• Why healing the past creates fuel for your future

🧰 Resources & Mentions:

• Tom Kavanaugh’s Website: NewCoachingStrategies.com
• PhotoReading Whole Mind System™
• Mind Mapping® by Tony Buzan
• Brain Gym® by Dr. Paul Dennison
• Ready, Fire, Aim by Michael Masterson

Contact Tom Kavanaugh:

Alignable:  https://www.alignable.com/ventura-ca/new-coaching-strategies 
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/newcoachingstrategies/ 
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TomKavanaughNCS Direct contact:

805.746.5648
[email protected]
https://newcoachingstrategies.com


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After a long pause and a whole lot of life, Living the Good Life is back—with a fresh voice, a deeper purpose, and a whole new season ahead. In this solo episode, Kimberly Henrie shares the heart behind the relaunch, who this podcast is for now, and why it's never too late to reinvent, reconnect, and realign with your version of the good life. Whether you're building a purpose-driven business, navigating life after 50, or simply craving more meaning and joy—this space is for you. Pull up a chair, take a breath, and let’s begin this new chapter—together.

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• Join the Living the Good Life Facebook Community 
• Say hi at http://www.LivingtheGoodLife.us

⭐ Next Episode Drops July 9: Guest: Tom Kavanaugh — Sharing wisdom about purpose, transitions, and living with intention in midlife and beyond. Don’t miss it!

When Janine Bolon was young she was struck by lightning. This was an experience that (obviously) she lived through, but is the driving factor that inspired her not to waste time by living an unfulfilled life. Janine’s original life goal was to be a scientist and have as many different types of experiences as she could. She loves people and enjoys helping them achieve the dreams they’ve set for themselves. It is great fun to assist them as they move from living paycheck-to-paycheck into an abundant life! Janine has worked as an analytical biochemist, homeschooled four children, published 8 books (and counting) and was married to her college sweetheart for 30 years. In 2010 she was called into active service by the Thunder Clan. She says she was pulled into her life’s purpose. That purpose is to teach, write and guide spiritual seekers of all paradigms into a deeper relationship with their Source AND teach folks about the spiritual, emotional and physical laws that work within financial abundance. Through her writings and online courses, she shares how to expand your intuitive gifts as well as help you uncover the blocks you have to improving your financial situation. For the more analytical seeker, she's been labeled as a Financial First-Responder. For the spiritually minded her label is a first chakra healer. No matter what label you prefer to call her (just don’t call me “late” for dinner!). Janine is here to share with you how to gather Money, live debt-free and leave the living paycheck-to-paycheck life behind.

Find Janine Bolon on Linked In.

Want to be a part of Janine's Beta Group for the upcoming book "Creating the Divine?" Click here: bit.ly/betadivine

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Today we celebrate a blast from my past who is very much thriving and living a great life in Indiana. Back in my early days in small-town radio, April wrote a weekly column for the local paper on arts & entertainment. Well-loved and admired, she helped pioneer the CO Roaring Fork Valley's comedy scene, kicking it off on a high note on one of the finest stages in Aspen, and eventually creating The April Clark Show. Join April and I for a little walk through the past, what she's up to now, having taken on perhaps the most rewarding project of her lifetime as a wife and mom in the chicken capital of Indiana. Hear about the untalked-about souvenir that many formerly pregnant women carry and April's part in the beginnings of that little blue pill.

April Allford is a Purdue University and Poynter Institute for Media Studies alumna who seeks out creative outlets in her life. The Society of Professional Journalists, Colorado Press Association, Colorado Mountain News Media and Purdue Exponent have recognized April for her notable writing and graphic design achievements. In Aspen, she was introduced to stand-up comedy as part of a narrative reporting assignment. She continued writing her weekly newspaper column and taking the stage on the Western Slope of Colorado before moving back to the midwest and starting a family in her 40s. She spent time on different comedy stages in Denver, where she won a scholarship to attend Louie Anderson’s comedy camp, and once opened for Leon Redbone when he played in Carbondale, Colorado.

Website· https://nerdlepop.com

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Simply Speaks, an entrepreneur, transformational speaker, author that inspires women from all walks of life to be resilient as they answer their life assignment. Simply is a non-binary person whose pronouns are he/they. However, they prefer to be called Simply or Simp. Not everyone was fortunate to be born with a silver spoon in their month. However, there are those that are fortunate enough to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and push toward our life assignment and goals. Through hard work, tears, any many unforeseen obstacles, Simply's dared to stand up tall whenever rock bottom showed up in life. Simply believes that the breaking point in success can be found in the breakdown process.


Simply boldly shares a few of the testimonial life experiences that helped to shape and mold them into the resilient visionary warrior that they identify with today. Simply’s ability to forge ahead in life by learning using the power of combining her instincts, intuition, and law of attraction to support her current success. Simply has risen from the cracked foster care systems of the 1980s that didn’t see the abuse in her kinship foster home, being kicked out as a teenager and left to survive in the streets of the South Bronx, what can you learn from a former homeless person that refused to conform to roles and labels designed to keep one stuck in the generational patterns of poverty? How to be resilient, bold, daring and a little rough around the edges to shake up anything that is not in alignment with your higher calling.


Simply Speaks is the CEO of Simply Speaks LLC a training & development business that provides workshops, seminars, and speaking engagements to women’s organizations as well as organizations that seek to improve the quality of the personal/professional experience of the everyday career woman on the go.


Website· www.simplyspeaksllc.com

To purchase Instinct & Intuition: The Uprise of The Resilient Woman visit Amazon

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In one pivotal moment, 500-lb Mark Kenney had a realization that life was about to change. He received insight that helped him turn around damaging habits (what till you hear about his dining out experiences!) and begin a journey fueled by love for himself and appreciation for his body.


If you've found yourself wondering why you make the choices you do or have the body you have, this is a must-listen.


Mark Kenney is from Central Ohio and oversees Healing Stream Media, a charitable organization that has thrived for almost 20 years. He oversees an online network of Christian radio stations reaching tens of thousands of people each month. Mark can be heard on many radio shows and Podcasts. Years ago, Mark reached a weight of 500 pounds. That sparked an inspiring health and wellness journey to not only lose the extra weight but become healthier overall. Along the way, he became a Certified Personal Trainer and Home Business Guru. Mark has a real passion for coaching others and is happiest when he sees other people overcome obstacles to reach their goals.


Website markkenneyblog.com

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Joy Ruffen has always had a keen eye for fashion, design, and style. Around the age of 13, as a
budding seamstress, her home economics teacher pulled her aside in awe of her intuitive knowing of
harmony and balance. These words resonated and a future-stylist was born.

She won the “Best Dressed Award” from the School of Design in Cleveland, Ohio. And, in a
moment she’d never forget, her sense of fashion and natural eye for design principles were were enthusiastically pointed out by the head designer in her first position as assistant designer at “Smartee,” a leading sportswear brand.

Joy went on to study at the world-renowned Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. It was here that her awareness of style, attention to detail, and her killer instincts landed her in the exciting world of Fashion Merchandising.

Today, Joy stands for professional women, both young and mature to shine as the intelligent,
sophisticated, and classy women they are so that they can excel in their careers. While it is true
that “you can’t judge a book by its cover,” in the business world, however, those that dress the part
have the greatest chance of being catapulted into success. She believes that all women can still
incorporate their own sense of style while coming across as polished and professional, an art form
that has been slowly dying in our current culture.

Joy works as a Style and Leadership Coach, and Public Speaker. Her passion and purpose is for
women to feel incredible about themselves on the inside and to look equally amazing on the outside.
She teaches how to acquire the look of elegance and sophistication, with ease. When her clients
walk into a room, they command it by projecting confidence, integrity, and charisma, firmly
standing in their power.

Website joyruffen.com

More from Joy:
Link to join my Facebook Group Leading Ladies Leaving Legacies!
www.facebook.com/groups/leadingladiesleavinglegacies/
Link for my Freebie - Discover Your Signature Style And Stamp!
https://www.joyruffen.com/signaturestyleandguidenew

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Dr. Sharpe grew up in South Korea, came to the USA at age 16, without speaking any English, and worked her way through college and medical school. She graduated from medical school and has practiced Internal Medicine for over 25 years. She is currently the Medical Director at Mercy Clinic in Springfield, MO.

Fulfilling her longtime dream of becoming a working artist, Dr. Sharpe has participated in numerous art exhibits for the past 10 years including many solo shows. Most recently, at the prestigious Art Market & Design, in New York, Hamptons Aug12-15, which was a big success on the national stage.

Upcoming Art Events:
Paris International Contemporary Art Fair, September 10-12, 2021
Luxembourg International Contemporary Art Fair, September 17-19, 2021
Brussels International Contemporary Art Fair in, November 18-21, 2021
Miami Spectrum Art Fair, December 1-6, 202
New York Art Expo New York City, April 2022

Https://www.susiesharpe.net
https://www.facebook.com/SusieSharpeArt
https://www.instagram.com/susie.sharpe/

Robbie Walls join us to speak about Confidence. Confidence to ask for the sale, confidence to own the room, confidence to move forward.

Robbie is founder of The Walls Speak, author of 180* Momentum and co-author in The Power of the Platform. She is the host of Bold Girl Biz Podcast, a teacher by profession and entrepreneur at heart! Robbie draws out talent in female entrepreneurs so that their silent confidence owns the room. This brilliance is an expression of who they are becoming personally and professionally through inner strength and confidence to take the next step.

The Walls Speak delivers high-caliber group and 1:1 mentor coaching that results in significant self-confidence, more free time and more money to scale.

Contact Robbie at [email protected]
Website: https://boldgirlbiz.thewallsspeak.com/
or Text Bold to 55312
Weekly Coaching Gym on Tuesday's 12:00-1:00 Network, Problem solve, & Collaborate
Get Robbie's free guide, The Essential Guide to Resilience - https://bit.ly/3jE9Mrw

REPLAY - Originally aired 3/26/2020

Re-airing in honor of Father's Day - June 20, 2021

Guest:
Christoper Salem
CEO Empowered Father’s in Action (EFA)
www.efamovement.org
www.christophersalem.com

Special thanks to Fruition Studio www.fruitionstudio.com

In this episode, Christopher Salem says today’s global situation, while understandably devastating to many, can be a blessing in disguise. It brings people together and is an opportunity to reset the playing field. Chris believes strong interdependent family structures lead to strong communities and businesses.

EFA was formed by Chris and Joe Cohen (Author of Right Father, Right Son).
Chris was influenced by Joe’s book. Interviewed Joe and saw a synergy and mutual belief that dads play an important role in the development of children. The EFA process was born out of this collaboration.

EFA trains facilitators to bring the process to the communities. They have also partnered with Dream Smart Academy to get the program out to communities.

More Notes:
How to get from where you are now to healthy thriving family relationships. Getting caught up in perfection and expectations causes obstacles. Strive for harmony, be in the present, have grace when you fall short. Be focused on the process, strive for harmony not perfection.
Let go of control - you can’t control what children, spouse, others do.

Break pattern of pleasing and enabling (co-dependency)- empathy and kindness is interdependent

Is it easy? No Perfect balance? No It’s all about harmony

Tips for today:
This situation shall pass. You can only do your best. Clear, specific communication is key.
People learn from what they observe. Set the example.
Relate and understand. Then be clear about expectations and what the day looks like.
Strive for that harmony.
Know it’s a process and do the best you can.

Kids need to feel heard, as we all do.

Keeping things in perspective and clear, we can begin to develop solutions.

Control what you can, letting go of what you can’t. When you’ve mastered that things will start to change for the better.

We get in our own way. You vs you, we vs we

EFA’s wish is for every family to put that into practice.

Give without expectation. Receive without resistance.