Marriage & Miracles

Today's guest is Kate Schoenecker is a Confidence Consultant for Next Level Confident (yes, we work together!) Personal Trainer, and Yoga Instructor!

You can check out her IG @mckatester or email her [email protected]

"Some people think their walk with anxiety has to be their reality. I don’t have everything figured out but I have experienced a lot of hope and freedom in this area so I’m passionate about helping other women."

Kate shares that she’s been battling different forms of anxiety since she was 3 or 4. "I first went to therapy for Tricotilomania. But when I got older, I thought seeing a therapist made me weak. I originally saw a doctor because I thought there was something wrong with my heart, but it turns out they were panic attacks. I had tingly fingers and numbness. A hard time breathing and chest pain."

We will answer questions like:

Many of us have fearful, intrusive thoughts. These are unwelcome thoughts that cause more and more fears. This can become a scary loop where are you don’t know what is reality and what’s not. One technique that's worked for Kate is naming the fear a persons name.. like Sally. So instead of resisting your intrusive thoughts, play with them!

What are the 5 creative things you have done to kick anxiety in the face?

1. Get your bloodwork taken. If you’re missing nutrients, a side effect can be anxiety. I had an Iron deficiency. I went and saw an Integrative RD.

2. Thought play. Create a separate identity for your fear. Being able to laugh at yourself and your taboo thoughts!

3. Keep track of less. What all are you keeping track of? Take an inventory of what all you’re tracking in your brain. Counting Calories. Weighing yourself every day. Social media. 

4. Take inventory of your movement patterns. If you’re constantly working out super hard, doing HIIT or long runs, it might be causing elevated stress your levels. Weight lifting. Cardio. If your workouts are always super intense it can lead to chronic stress. “It’s not all about calories in, calories out. Recent studies are showing that stress is playing a bigger role in what your body looks like.” 

5. Try something totally new! Keep an open mind. Something you wouldn’t have tried before. Like chiropractic care, acupuncture, a float tank, water coloring.

"I don’t need to be ashamed of my anxiety. It’s not weakness. It’s fire! It’s power!"

"Slow and steady wins the race. It’s okay that you don’t have it all right now!"

Thank you, Kate, for sharing your powerful mind on today's podcast!

Whether you have a dog or not, this episode will likely make you LOL, keep your mind off of COVID-19, and teach you some practical tips for life!  

My husband Frankie & I got an Australian Shepherd / Border Collie mix 3 weeks ago! Our pup's name is Deni, and she's the cutest puppy in the world. Everyone who walks by her tells us she's the prettiest dog they've ever seen. Which is AWESOME!

But don't let her cute looks fool you... While we love her very much, we are VERY MUCH learning lessons on patience, sacrifice, and how much work having a puppy can be! 

Frankie & I will share with you:

This quick, hilarious podcast episode will leave you chuckling to yourself over Frankie & my puppy drama, a few tips for personal growth, and either make you want a puppy really bad or decide PAWenting will never be your thang. Ha!

Shout out to Dog Trainer Ben Davidson in San Diego for all his help so far! 

Here is the YouTube video by Simpawtico Dog Training about How to Use a Kong Dog Toy - 90% of Behavior Problems Eliminated.

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Welcome today's guest, Marta Spirk, Women’s Empowerment Coach!

Join the Women’s Empowerment School @ Martaspirk.com or follow Marta on IG @Martaspirk.

Sooo... let's talk Coronavirus.

Because no one else is talking about it, right??

Just kidding.

We want to give a couple tips of ways to use this time to reflect & find gratitude for your life!

We are isolated and secluded in a time of crisis.. and it's a weird time without a doubt.

And because you're isolated, your weakness’s will likely be exposed during this time, and that's normal. Press into the silence.

It's more important now than ever to get centered.

We will be answering questions such as:

Please know that fear is normal, but when your fear is growing, it might be created by the hysteria from social media. Setting social media boundaries is crucial during this time!

We strongly encourage you to take your emotional health seriously right now because your emotional health leads to your physical health.

Marta & I are here for you. If you are struggling with fear, loneliness, or anxiety and want to talk to someone for support, we are here for you. 

Please don't hesitate to reach out & get the help you need.

In todays podcast we will talk about how you can deal with and heal from your imposter syndrome in the workplace. 

Today's Guest, Gabrielle Westbrook @gabriellewestbrook_ is an Enneagram Coach that helps women who feel purposeless connect to their voice and find their identity through honesty & self-discovery. 

We're going to talk about how this HAWT new personality test, called the Enneagram, is a great resource for personal growth & transformation. It's like an internal GPS that guides you on your inner work!

Questions Discussed:

We will go through each types:

1. Have the need to..

2. Core desire

3. Core weekness

4. Childhood message

5. Core longing of their heart

By the way.... Taylor Swift - are you a 1???

A few awesome people you should check out, mentioned today:

Brendan Bushard

Dave Ramsey

Rachel Hollis

Claire Guentz

Action Steps:

Take the Enneagram test! (duh)

Learn more about each type

The Road Back to You book

Podcast called The Liturgist episode 37

Connect with Gabrielle on her website TheHopeHealers.com - COMING SOON!

Or, head to her IG @gabriellewestbrook_ for tons of free enneagram education.

Today's quick episode is with yours truly & we'll discuss:

- How can I stay healthy when I’m so busy?

- How do I meal prep?

- What to do if I have no time for working out?

- How to manage stress when I work so much?

- Is a night routine important?

- When should I drink water?

- When should I grocery shop?

-And many valuable questions you didn't even know you should be asking!

Hey there! Head to my website at www.NextLevelConfident.com to get on the email list to get insta pot recipes & grocery lists and more that I'm sending out tomorrow.

Thanks for listening & feel free to reach out if you have questions- [email protected]

Kelly Ann is a Beauty Biz Marketing Coach that helps women reach their highest potential through mindset and marketing strategies.

This episode is one of the most raw, vulnerable stories we’ve had thus far. 

Kelly will talk about everything from addiction & opioid problems in the US to depression & drinking to numb the pain to self-love, gratitude, and Tony Robbins.

Connect on IG: @iam_kellyann

We will answer these questions:

My favorite Quotes From Today's Podcast:

“Drop into your heart. Get out of your head.”

“I became more confident after going through all of this because it showed me what I was capable of.”

“Your relationships are a reflection of how you’re feeling about yourself.”

“Rock bottom brought me to my knees. Have faith that everything will get better. Don’t stay in your victim mindset. Take your power back.”

Thank you, Kelly Ann for vulnerably sharing your story with us. 

This 17 minute episode explains what is The Confidence Workshop is & why the women in Corporate America will massively benefit from the workshop! Todays podcast is with yours truly, Janelle Lynnae, CEO of Next Level Confident.

We will discuss all of this and more.

Please head to our website at www.nextlevelconfident.com & reach out to see if The Confidence Workshop is a good fit for the women of your company.

Natalie Adele is a yoga instructor at a studio & spa in Hartford, Connecticut.

Connect with her on IG @yogi_on_fire or go to her website at Vasutribe.com

On todays podcast, we answer these questions:

"I began examining my relationship with my phone." 

"The phone stresses out our nervous system, but when you strip away distractions you can figure out how you’re really feeling in any given moment."

"Are you feeling bored? Or is it being present? Maybe that’s what peace feels like..." 

Gary Ware is a Strategic Play Consultant. Yes. You read that correctly. He helps companies & professionals level up their skills & become the best versions of themselves through fun & entertainment.

Connect with Gary on IG: @Garyware

Click here for your Free PLAY PDF

Topics included:

“The opposite of play isn’t work. It’s depression.”

Bottom line: Adults need play. Play reduces stress.

Learn how to get uncomfortable- don't do something just because "things have always been this way".

Average sucks so be willing to take leaps of faith.

What’s the worst that could happen? The worst is that you go back to what you were doing before.

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