In this episode, I sit down with emotional intelligence coach, Lindsay Anderson, creator of the Try Again Classroom. Lindsay shares tangible steps to creating and using affirmations as a way to transform habits to be long-lasting changes.  She dives into knowing the WHY behind your affirmation and what negative beliefs are lurking under there to help find real and lasting transformation in your habits and goals.  If you’ve found yourself setting goals but unable to follow through and wondering how to make it happen and take your momentum to the next level this episode is for you.

Connect with Lindsay:
Website: www.tryagainclassroom.com

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By now we have all probably seen the clip of Adele reuniting with her grade school teacher. I don’t know about you, but it gave me chills! As a teacher, I know how much of an impact we have on our students, and I myself have experienced wonderful teachers who have really believed in me. Because at the end of the day, when someone believes in you, it inspires you to continue believing in yourself.

In today’s final episode of season one, I want to continue talking about inspiration, especially as we enter the new year. The New Year is about growth, focus, and fulfillment, basically all the qualities I wanted to give you, my audience, during my podcast. I share my vision for this podcast, realizing energy leaks and how many people you share your dreams with, and five things I have learned since starting my podcast.

In this episode, we cover:

• My vision for Momentum Restart Podcast [2:48]
•  Remember to be intentional with who you share your dreams with and what energy they will provide [5:53]
• When you want to grow, you are going to hit roadblocks and mindset traps but you have to keep moving forward. Failure is a huge part of your success story [7:12]
• Asking for help rather than asking for directions. Ultimately you know where you need to go [11:00]
• Big leaps feel scary (duh!) but you just need to find things that will force you to follow through [14:44]
• Living in your zone of joy is possible [16:07]
• A new free challenge for 2022 [21:56]

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Why is it so hard to stay consistent? It’s obvious you know the best habits are the ones you keep up, and you’re going to feel so much better once you complete all these personal lifestyle changes you’ve started, but keeping up that consistency is an issue.

In today’s episode, I am talking about all the reasons why you can’t stay consistent. You know the feeling when you start, stop, then quit a project, and then start that cycle all over again? I explain why we are always moving, growing, and changing and every setback is just a step to help you move forward. The biggest way to help you move forward is to stay consistent and I share how you can keep that momentum going.

In this episode, we cover:

• Look at your failures as stepping stones, not hurdles holding you back [2:52]
• Why are we inconsistent? [4:34]
• When to push through and grow, or when it’s time to step back and readjust? [6:52]
• If you want to move forward, you need to learn how to feel like a champ [10:38]
• Consistency and momentum are similar, but what does it actually mean?  [12:03]
• The end of the year season is the best time of year to leverage yourself for success[16:24]

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DISCLAIMER: On this podcast, Anna Tierney Ph.D., L.P. is not giving individual mental health support in this episode.  If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact COPE at 612-596-1223.

Shame is never known to lead us toward positive change, yet it is an emotion that almost all human beings experience, and feel. When you work on practicing self-compassion and empathy you are able to unlock the antidote to shame.

In today’s episode, I am talking to Anna, a licensed psychologist with over 11 years of experience who works with individuals who have experienced trauma, intimate partner violence, eating disorders, body image distress, and anxiety disorders. More recently,  she has started specializing in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and is currently in private practice in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

During our conversation, Anna speaks on the idea of shame and the role it plays in our neurobiology, our life experiences, and how it can manifest physically. She shares how self-compassion can be used to combat the negative effects of shame, how to identify shame, and why showing up as your authentic self is the best way to foster mind and body connection.

In this episode, we cover:

• Anna shares more of her background and how she got into practicing psychology [6:12]
• What does shame look like and how can you tell if you are experiencing it? [9:45]
• How to combat the negative impacts of shame [15:33]
• Fostering connection within ourselves through compassion and identifying how emotions show up in our bodies [20:04]
• Practicing self-compassion and how you can do it at home [26:39]

Resources mentioned:
https://brenebrown.com
https://self-compassion.org
https://brenebrown.com/books-audio
https://self-compassion.org/self-compassion-test/

Anna Tierney, Ph.D. L.P. Website and Workshops:
Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator (CDWF)
www.annatierney.com

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You already know that life is going to throw you hurdles, but it's hard to motivate yourself and keep the momentum going when all you seem to do is face one challenge after the other.

In today’s episode, I share ways you can adjust and not quit when you find life is throwing one big challenge after another. I discuss how dealing with COVID has shaped the way I continue with life even after dealing with a big health scare, why you need to be adaptable with your goals, and how it is more than okay to ask for support.

It might be easier to quit because you don’t think it’s worth pursuing your goals, but I am here to tell you that you are doing just fine. I know that deep down you have the ability to keep going and adjust to life's hurdles and pursue your goals.

In this episode, we cover:

• The holiday season shouldn’t force you into thinking you need to accomplish big goals before the year is up but you can keep the momentum up [3:09]
• Let go of the all-or-nothing mentality [6:23]
• Evaluate your setback and determine if this is something you can modify and ask for help [9:49]

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What’s for dinner?

Did this question fill you with dread, fatigue, or perhaps annoyance? Despite living for however long you've lived, for some reason determining what to eat for dinner always is an uphill battle, when it should be simple in theory.

Nowadays, raising a family is a whole entire job including the work you already do outside of the home. This stress of determining what to eat for dinner -or just planning meals, in general, can bring about a lot of disruption and anxiety.

In today’s episode, I am talking to Jennifer, a mother and professional meal planner, who has dedicated her life to helping people navigate fatigue, meal planning, and bringing peace around mealtime.

During our conversation, Jennifer speaks on why time around the table is an investment you need to make. She shares how she has managed to build this connection with her own family, and how you can do the same at home, questions you can ask to spur meaningful conversation during dinner time, and how to plan a meal from start to finish.

In this episode, we cover:

• Jennifer shares more about her specialty in meal planning [6:04]
• The connection between the table and food, why does it matter? [8:23]
• Jennifer shares how she has created that connection at the dinner table with her family [13:24]
• What is Table Talk and what does that look like at mealtime? [18:25]
• How to come up with a meal plan for the week [22:22]

Connect with Jennifer:
Instagram: @jennifersise/
Website: jennifersise.squarespace.com/
Free meal planning & grocery list templates

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Even as adults, we are still vulnerable to the myths and misinformation perpetuated by society about body image and sexuality.

The added medium of social media only further challenges the way women and young people view themselves. It seems that only people who look a certain way are allowed to feel sexual, and enjoy sexual interactions.

In today’s episode, I am talking to Erica Kanewishcher, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 15 years of experience who also teaches human sexuality to college undergrads.

During our conversation, Erica shares how the biggest myth women believe is that we must look a certain way to feel sexually valued. She discusses why it’s important to have a wider definition of sex, what mindset traps you need to avoid in order to have a more positive sexual experience, and how what we are exposed to at a young age informs our expectations of sex and sexual value as we get older.

In this episode, we cover:

• Erica shares some of the myths women are believing about sexuality and body image these days [6:02]
• Signs you are stuck in a negative mindset trap of sexual myths and misinformation and where it comes from  [9:13]
• When you avoid embracing intimate encounters you lose out on powerful emotional connections. What can you do to enjoy the moments moving forward? [14:08]
• Erica shares some tools and books she recommends to learn more about the subject of positive sexual interactions [19:25]
• The effect of anxiety on parenting and families during the pandemic. How can you manage it? [21:58]
• Where to start when it comes to finding a therapist [26:59]

Resources mentioned:
“Come as you are” by Emily Nagoski
Where to start to find a therapist

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Many times we have a to-do list filled with tasks we have to complete or want to get done. But what comes before a to-do list and why does it matter when it comes to helping you live authentically and in line with your values?

A to-be list on the other hand is the precursor to the do list. It focuses on who you are, what state you’re in, and the role you’re fulfilling at the moment. When you focus on who you’re being, you can be in a state of receiving that allows you to show up to your fullest potential.

In today’s episode, I am talking to Heidi Sawyer, my good friend and a certified coach with expertise in helping you step beyond limitations, heal your past, grow your confidence, and fully embrace who you've come here to BE.

During our conversation, Heidi speaks about why productivity is great but it’s important to focus on knowing why you’re doing what you’re doing. She shares why anchoring yourself allows you to hold yourself to your truest potential, an exercise to help you reveal your core values, and why you need to be aware of your thoughts and beliefs and where they come from.

In this episode, we cover:

• What is a “to-list” and why it’s important to understand how we want to show up in the different roles we play [4:46]
• How to center yourself and learn to show up at your fullest potential [8:29]
• An exercise to help you reveal core values and qualities you admire [10:02]
• Amber shares her list of people and mentors that inspire her [16:09]

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In this episode, I sit down with Brittany Ramsey, a previous therapist with a clinical counseling Master who transitioned from nonprofit into the corporate world as a recruiter for the last 7 years. During the pandemic, Brittany created her own business to help women professionals get clear, confident and feel unstuck in their careers through mindset and branding. She currently lives in LA, grew up in Ohio, and lived in Chicago & NYC! She is a wandering of life, a lover of too much coffee, an Italian that can't cook, and loves to inspire!

You’ll hear:

• How Brittany made the switch from a non for profit and HR career to a coaching career and why she trusted her gut instinct (5:14)
• Brittany explains why it is important for an individual to feel connected to their work. Considering the average human will work 80, 000 hours in their lifetime, it is important that your job should give you a sense of purpose which helps increase productivity, well-being, and resilience. She explains how her high-stress nonprofit job was draining and had detrimental effects on her own health (10:01)
• It can feel scary to make the big career shift. Brittany explains some of the most common reasons that hold someone back from making a move that would serve them better in their work (13:17)
• How do limiting beliefs hold women back from achieving their highest potential? Brittany shares her favorite tips that you can employ to avoid falling into the negative talk spiral and find momentum toward something that makes us happier. (15:56)
• Networking is one of the most valuable ways to help find support and connections to make a big career shift. Brittany shares some of the best ways to start talking and networking with people by starting with your warm leads and having an authentic conversation (23:39)
•  48% of people are thinking of leaving their job this year. The pandemic has shifted the way people approach their work-life balance. Brittany explains why she feels people finally received a big wakeup call and what this means career-wise (27:03)

Connect with Brittany:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittramsey/
Instagram: @BWell_Mindset
Website: https://www.bwellmindset.com/

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