Motherhood Equipped

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

You are going to love this conversation so much with Debbie Neal. I don’t think she has a negative bone in her body, but I also know that her positive attitude and infectious spirit of belief has come with likely a lot of discipline and a lot of mental practice. She has an extensive resume from being the director of training for CVS pharmacy to being extremely successful with her own global health & wellness business. One of my favorite quotes of hers is “passion IS developing leaders.” Passion is developing leaders. Debbie is someone that I look up to very much. She has four amazing children, an adorable dog named Tito, she also has her own podcast, and she lives in New Jersey. I hope you enjoy this episode, because I know I did! 

Follow me @bestyoucanb as you step into your potential and grow into the leader you were born to be! 

*Debbie's favorite books: The Power and The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. 

*Follow Debbie and her dog, Tito, on Instagram, and listen to her podcast here! 

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Our society right now is in a bad habit of praising the final product, but not the countless hours of labor that led to it. We’re also experiencing this focus on so much self-care that it isn’t even leaving any time leftover for consistent diligence. This can get a little bit confusing for those of us who are trying to work hard to achieve our goals, but also trying to make sure we avoid burnout! 

So how do we strike the perfect balance between grit and grace? 

Grit is nothing more than a good habit of demanding excellence and effort from yourself, which is why throwing in the towel and quitting on your consistency every Friday through Sunday is just ruining the progress that you make during the week. Grace, on the other hand, is knowing when to recognize the signs your body gives you to let you know you need a break before you keep going. 

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Many of us have either chronic pain, chronic illness, emotional baggage, heartbreak, or repeated frustration that feels like we are sometimes walking with heavy chains dragging behind our feet and keeping us from fully living life. That heaviness and emotional burden from chronic struggle can seep into every other aspect of our life to limit our joy, fulfillment, and, of course, our leadership.

In this episode, I share a somewhat personal story on the topic, and then we dive into what you can and can't control as someone experiencing any number of chronic pains whether it be physical, mental, or emotional. We even end on the positive note trying to see the pain from the perspective as something that can actually really benefit your growth as a leader! 

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This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Dr. Tanda Cook, ND is a naturopathic physician, farmer, author of a cookbook, and a teacher of all things food, nutrition, sustainable farming, and natural medicine. She has a special talent for breaking down complex medical ideas into more easily understood terms and shining a light on just how carefree a holistic lifestyle can truly be. I’ve learned so much just through her youtube videos and her weekly Tuesday Tip on Instagram, but she also offers an in-depth online course as well. 

Get her cookbook: Food That Grows: A Practical Guide To Healthy Living With Whole Food Recipe

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Follow Dr. Cook on Instagram @drtandacook 

Resources mentioned in the conversation: 

• Kiss The Ground documentary about sustainable farming
• Calm meditation phone app
• To follow for more functional medicine education: Dr. Chris Kresser and Dr. Josh Axe.
• Dr. Robert Lustig's video: Sugar The Bitter Truth
• Book Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
• Book The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
• For more information on how the gut affects the brain, search "microbiome-gut-brain access with NCBI studies"

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This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Part two of the six leadership traits for inspiring change at the heart level: Competency, consistency of character and of action, and honesty with self and with others. This six-part series has been so fun, and I also get the chance to introduce my new Leadership Launching Course!

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This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Centered, curious, and considerate: What do those traits look like expressed in a leadership setting and why are they important? What kind of impact can you expect to make on those around you when you lead with these three characteristics at your core? Listen to learn more! :)

P.s. Thank you for your loyal listening, and thank you for making the commitment to level-up your leadership, because the world needs YOU! 

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This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Let’s dive right into why we want to get out of comfort zone, what is on the other side of breaking free from its limitations, and how this will effect who you are and how you show up as a leader! I believe there is untapped potential waiting on the other side of just a few brave steps outside of our idea of what is comfortable. And the best news? Our comfort zone can be exercised and grow just like a muscle if we start with one step at a time. 

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This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

This question comes up a lot: “But how do I lead if no one follows me? How do I lead if no one listens?” 

The good news is that you can lead when you don't feel like anyone listens to you, but the bad news is that it isn't always easy! A few takeaways:

• Remember your priorities
• Try to understand where the person who won't listen to you is coming from
• Be filled with competence and character, and consistently demonstrate that over time
• Be patient and remember that respect is always earned, never forcefully taken by you, and always willingly given to you.

Listen to learn more!

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This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

"Insecurities don’t get conquered, they become understood, and when this happens they don’t have power over us any longer."

This is a quote by Bob Goff that sets the stage for today's episode. Insecurities get in our way when we are trying to lead in any capacity. Not only is it important to understand them, but it is also beneficial to know where they come from, what triggers them, and how gratitude can turn our areas of lower confidence into tools for helping others.

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This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

2020 was crazy, but let's not overlook the many stories of amazing leadership exemplified in everything from taking initiative in acts of extreme generosity to giving time and lending belief to the man who became the first person with down syndrome ever to finish an ironman. My jaw dropped initially reading about some of these incredible people and the waves they created this past year, so I hope yours does too! This is a "feel good" episode with stories back-to-back that are sure to put a smile on your face! --- Support this podcast: 

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