Master It

In the book, Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcom Gladwell, he goes into deep research on what makes high-achievers different than the rest of us. You know, like the Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and The Beatles of the world - people who have make a profound impact on the world with their work.

What’s the difference? Their exposure to practice! Getting 10,000 hours of practice at a young age or before their career took off, is what sets them apart from their counterparts!

This amount of diligent practice seems to craft masters of their industry. Why does this matter? Geniuses aren’t born, they’re crafted. Which means I believe we can all be crafted by discipline + diligent practice.

As an adult, roughly 90% of our thoughts, emotions and actions are automated. We’re literally on autopilot going through life. This episode is all about moving with intention and how to break free from our old habits + patterns and build new ones.

Creating change is hard and uncomfortable so this episode offers actionable tips and tricks on how to be an excellent beginner so you can thoroughly enjoy the process of becoming a master in any field you desire!

In this episode you’ll learn how:

- What the 10,000 hour rule is and how to apply it to your life

- The difference between high achievers + geniuses and how you can become one

- To break free from old habits + move with intention in your life

- Actionable tips and tricks to help ease into being a beginner all over again

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcom Gladwell: https://amzn.to/3hHVrX2

So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work you Love by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/2RJ23d1

Life Simplified Goal Setting + Implementation E-Book: https://lifesimplified.shop/collections/personal-mastery-e-books/products/life-simplified-the-goal-setting-implementation-course

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Let’s connect on Social:

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Danielle O’Connell is a real estate agent in the Phoenix-Metro area for 17 years and has been able to watch Phoenix grow and develop over the years! She is here to educate us on the home buying process! Danielle knows that for first time (and even experienced) home buyers this can be an experience that can quickly become overwhelming so she’s here to break down the steps in simplified terms! By the time this episode is over, you’ll feel confident knowing what questions to ask and what to expect during the home buying process so that you can enjoy achieving this major milestone every step of the way!

In this episode you’ll learn how to:

- Understand the home buying process from start to finish

- Find a real estate agent who’s a good match for you

- Start the conversation with a lender to gain better awareness of your finances and loan options

- Decide if renting or saving for a home is the best option for you

- Decide when it’s a good time to buy & when it’s a good time to sell

- Start saving for a down payment + what’s a good strategy for your personal financial situation

- Go into the home buying experience knowing what questions to ask

Connect with Danielle O’Connell:

IG: danielleoconnellaz

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http://www.alimcg.com/#/

How often do you get stuck in a spiral of mindlessly scrolling through social media and find yourself comparing your life to everyone’s highlight reel?

It’s been shown that social media is addictive as well as having a negative impact on our mental health. The average human is seeing over 10,000 advertisements a day through tv and social media alone, it’s too much for our brains to process!

On today’s solo episode I’ll take a deep dive into creating healthy boundaries with technology! I personally feel drained and mentally exhausted after mindlessly scrolling so I’m committed to changing my habits and controlling my technology vs. it having control over me!

In this episode you’ll learn how:

- Technology can have a negative impact on our mental health

- To cultivate healthy boundaries with social media

- To implement a few simple tips + tricks into your daily routine to optimize your social media usage

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Purchase my morning routine course here:

https://lifesimplified.shop/collections/personal-mastery-e-books/products/life-simplified-the-morning-routine-course

Receive 30% off your Orgain Clean Nutrition order using the discount code: ALIMCG30

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Let’s connect on Social:

@TheAliMcGPodcast

@alimcg_

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http://www.alimcg.com/#/

Today’s guest is a special one, we go way back - we actually met in high school! I’m excited that we’ve connect and are able to chat about real life topics that are impacting millions of people every day.

Kalyn has battled with anxiety and an eating disorder since she was in middle school. Throughout high school her eating disorder continued and eventually impacted her life to the point that she had to seek professional help and step away from the sport she once loved to get herself healthy. Ultimately, this was the best decision as Kalyn was able to surround herself with new friends and focus on what was best for her, getting healthy and overcoming anorexia! She now uses her experience and story to share with the world that it is possible to overcome something that once controlled her entire life.

In this episode you’ll learn:

- How to ask for help when it comes to mental health or eating disorders

- How eating disorders can look different on everyone

- How to find the right form of treatment for you if you’re experiencing an eating disorder

- How to have a healthy amount of control in your life when it comes to food

- The importance of sustainability with eating habits

- The benefits of therapy and the life skills that weren’t taught in school

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Purchase the book “She’s Come Undone” by Wally Lamb:

https://amzn.to/329VA0P

Check out “To the Bone” on Netflix:

https://www.netflix.com/title/80171659?s=i&trkid=13752289

Portland DBT Institute:

https://www.pdbti.org/

Find a counselor or therapist here:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Find additional mental health resources here:

http://www.alimcg.com/resources.html#/

Self-care Face Masks with Rodan + Fields:

https://amcgregor.myrandf.com/category/c/face-masks

Connect with Kalyn here:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/kalyn.griffiths

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCub5VZiS2B-mTDTmd6JQZLQ

Let’s connect on Social:

@TheAliMcGPodcast

@alimcg_

Check out my website here:

http://www.alimcg.com/#/

This episode is all about digging deep into your health insurance plan and being able to better understand what your individual health plan covers! Aside from just discussing coverage, we’ll also get into the most common types of health insurance plans on the market and how to select a plan that is best for YOU! After chatting about plan types we’ll cruise into the financial aspect of healthcare to ensure that you’re maximizing your dollar when it comes to rendering services + getting the best coverage!

In this episode you’ll learn:

- What the four most common health insurance plans are

- A general description of each insurance plan

- How to select a health plan that best suits you

- Common healthcare terminology for health plans + payment

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Orgain Clean Nutrition:

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Discount code: ALIMCG30

Connect with me on Social here:

IG: @TheAliMcGPodcast

@alimcg_

Visit my website here:

http://www.alimcg.com/

Kara Kelly is a Health Consultant specializing in Soma Breath Work. She has an extensive professional background dabbling in all aspects of the health and wellness industry which includes working as a personal trainer, assisted stretch instructor and now leads breath work sessions!

Her personal athletic background includes competing as a triathlete, avid cyclist and as well as yogi! Kara uses her breath work to help leverage her performance in sports and life!

She’s truly amazing and brings SO much knowledge and content to this episode you won’t want to miss!

In this episode you’ll learn:

- What Soma breath work is

- The three basic parts to Soma Breathing

- The physical, mental and emotional benefits of breath work

- How breath work cultivates healing within the body

- What heart coherence is and how it’s used to balance our sympathetic nervous system + parasympathetic nervous system

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Free Soma Breath Work Foundations Course:

https://lp.somabreath.com/soma-breath-mini-course/#a_aid=bliss&a_bid=d561ea2d

Free Soma Breath Master Class:

https://www.somabreath.com/soma-awakening-meditation-ewo/#a_aid=bliss&a_bid=f165e97

Orgain Clean Nutrition:

https://orgain.com/

Discount code: ALIMCG30

Connect with Kara Kelly on Social here:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/breathspacenet

IG: @karawaterkelly

Email: [email protected]

Connect with me on Social here:

IG: @TheAliMcGPodcast

@alimcg_

Visit my website here:

http://www.alimcg.com/

On this episode I’ll chat all about how to ask for help!

I was someone who thought they could (and had) to do it all on their own! It was a stressful way to live every day thinking I had to have all of the answers + have life figured out!

I’ve now transformed my mindset and practiced asking for help in all aspects of my life from physical, mental and emotional health + overall well being! During this episode we’ll cover how to ask from help to ensure you’re living into your potential each and every day!

In this episode you’ll learn:

- How to de-bunk negative self-talk that might stop you from asking for help

- Why “close mouths don’t get fed”

- How to transform your mindset from “having to do it all” to being okay with asking for help

- How to ask for help from trusted individuals who won’t give you a biased opinion

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Find a counselor or therapist here:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Find additional mental health resources here:

http://www.alimcg.com/resources.html#/

Let’s connect on Social:

@TheAliMcGPodcast

@alimcg_

MaJhané is a podcast host where she focuses on self reflection and meditation! Her show starts off with a brief meditation (how cool!!?!) to get you in the right headspace before the show begins! On today’s episode we start the show with a brief guided affirmation meditation from MaJhané (It’s so powerful - I get chills every time I listen to it!) and then we’ll dive into a little bit of everything including how she got into meditation, mindfulness, mental health and morning routines!

In this episode you’ll learn:

- How to actively manage your mental health through a pandemic

- The power of meditation how to bring yourself into a calm state

- How to cultivate new patterns around self-love, compassion and giving yourself grace

- The power of a morning + evening routine

Connect with MaJhané on Social here:

@mammajism

@despicablemaee

Subscribe to her podcast here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mammaj-ism/id1468818518

Connect with me on Social here:

@TheAliMcGPodcast

@alimcg_

Visit my website here:

http://www.alimcg.com/

On this episode I’ll chat about how to create healthy nutrition habits for a lifetime! I share my personal struggles with food, from over eating to under eating, and how I have been able to overcome these less than ideal habits to find a happy medium where my body is thriving and feels amazing!

In this episode you’ll learn how to:

- Create healthy eating habits for a lifetime

- Successfully implement nutritional changes in your life

- Take actionable steps to start improving your habits with food today

- Tips + Tricks to help you cultivate the lasting change you’ve been looking for

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Rodan + Fields Umblemish Clarifying Mask:

https://amcgregor.myrandf.com/shop/unblemish-clarifying-mask/p/UNRMF50

Take the 2 minute Solution Tool Quiz to get your personalized recommended regimen here:

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Get your Simple Weekly Meal Planner Template here:

https://lifesimplified.shop/products/life-simplified-the-simple-weekly-meal-planner?_pos=1&_sid=9e483bd01&_ss=r

Let’s connect on Social:

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Mariah is an attorney who went to Pepperdine Law School and now works at a non-profit organization! She grew up in a small town in Montana where she played several sports; basketball, track, volleyball and cross country. Throughout her younger years she sustained several injuries that forced her to shift directions with sports and was forced to find something that was less stressful on her body. On today’s show you’ll hear how Mariah naturally fell into triathlons and how she found a sport that she truly enjoys (without putting pressure on herself) with training volumes that her body can handle extremely well! She has qualified for Nationals for the last two years - so it’s safe to say, she’s found a sport that is in her wheelhouse!

In this episode you’ll learn:

- How triathlon training can be for anyone!

- How swimming and biking completments running in the triathlon race

- The versatility of triathlons and where you can train

- How her training has shifted during a pandemic

- What she wish she would have known when she first started triathlons

- The fuel to support competing in a triathlon

Connect with Mariah on social here:

@Mariahgondeiro

Her website:

http://wholesomelyfit.com/

Connect with me on social here:

@TheAliMcGPodcast

@alimcg_

My FB page:

https://www.facebook.com/lifesimplifiedwithali

My website:

http://www.alimcg.com/#/