This week I wanted to share a conversation I had on The Making Work Fun podcast with Maria Stoyadinova. Maria and I recorded this episode several months ago and when I listened back, I realized that it would be perfect for all of you.

We talk about…

• How courage is NOT a character trait, but something that you can become skilled in creating (even when you feel scared)
• How to find & build your support team
• The power of taking small steps, going at your own pace, and honoring your risks levels

Enjoy this conversation with Maria from the Making Work Fun podcast!

Connect with Maria Stoyadinova:
- Website: https://www.restovergrind.com/
- Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-time
- Instagram and TikTok: @rest_over_grind

Connect with Lynn Grogan:
If you’re considering a major career or lifestyle change and want to talk to someone, I’m here for you! See if we're a good fit for 1:1 life coaching by scheduling a free consultation here: https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/

Visit my website: https://lynngrogan.com

Let's Connect! Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynngrogan/

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Original music by David Delaney of The Whiskey Boys: Linktr.ee/whiskeyboys

This week on the Courageously Unconventional podcast, I'm joined by my friend, David Delaney! My husband and I met David and his wife Heather a little over a year ago, and we quickly bonded over our shared nomadic lifestyles. Since then we've caravanned in our RVs with the Delaneys in two countries and have spent endless hours enjoying being neighbors and supporting each other in our creative pursuits!

Besides being a fellow full-time RVer, David is also a professional musician (he wrote the theme to this podcast!) and my CPA. 

David and I discuss…

• The impact of unschooling on how he approaches learning and life
• Why he left his dream job of being a musician to become a CPA
• How he learned to say no and set boundaries in his work
• Early retirement
• His advice for anyone who wants a life that's NOT centered around work (hint: it involves knowing your numbers!)

Enjoy this conversation with David Delaney!

Connect with David Delaney:
https://linktr.ee/whiskeyboys

Mentioned in the Episode:

• Heather Delaney, https://www.thedirtbagdao.com/
• Asia Dore, Brand Strategist https://asiadore.com/
• Brian Watts Video: https://www.youtube.com/@brianwattsvideo
• Elsewhere Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hd5A__9nyxg

Connect with Lynn Grogan:
If you’re considering a major career or lifestyle change and want to talk to someone, I’m here for you! See if we're a good fit for 1:1 life coaching by scheduling a free consultation here: https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/

Visit my website: https://lynngrogan.com

Let's Connect! Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynngrogan/

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Original music by David Delaney of The Whiskey Boys: Linktr.ee/whiskeyboys

I just wanted to pop in here and say that I'm on a break this week for the podcast. I'll be back next week featuring my friend David Delaney, where we talk all about how to create a life that's NOT centered around work. So you're not going to want to miss that one!

In the mean time, I'm off to Wisconsin to be with my family, but I'll be thinking of all of you along the way.

And because I love a good journaling question, I want to leave you with this one: What is ONE thing you can do this week (or that you already did this week) to make your life at least 1% better? I'm in a Facebook group where they ask this question every week, and I'm always inspired by what everyone comes up with. My 1% better is leaving my laptop at home while I take my trip, so I can fully focus on being with my family. I'll admit already feel a little anxious when I think about it, but that just shows me a little bit about how much I'm on my computer!

If you want to share your answer, DM me on Instagram @lynngrogan or email me at [email protected].

Until next week!

Connect with Lynn Grogan:
If you’re considering a major career or lifestyle change and want to talk to someone, I’m here for you! See if we're a good fit for 1:1 life coaching by scheduling a free consultation here: https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/

Visit my website: https://lynngrogan.com

Let's Connect! Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynngrogan/

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Original music by David Delaney of The Whiskey Boys: Linktr.ee/whiskeyboys

This week on the Courageously Unconventional podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Em Wong!

Dr. Em is an integrative medicine doctor who teaches about brain care and does wellness coaching. She is an artist and author of iHeal Mag online. Her goal is to be healthy of mind and body at her 100th birthday party—and she wants to invite you along on the journey.

In our conversation, we talk about the book she's writing with Coach Emma Caronna called Vibrant to 100: Extend your Brainspan and Shape How You Age. Their book gives practical tips and advice about lifestyle habits that can help us be healthy of mind and body as we get older. They also teach readers how to apply coaching tools like mindset dexterity, emotional resilience, and brain wiring, to manage their stress and build sustainable habits.

Dr. Em and I discuss…

• How dialing down your inner critic can help with brain health
• Recognizing ageism (especially toward yourself!)
• The long-term benefits of investing in your health 
• How loss of muscle impacts health and aging
• How to help the older adults in your life by role modeling healthy habits
• Why you should incorporate fun and adventure in your life
• Some simple things you can start today

Enjoy this conversation with Dr. Em Wong!

Connect with Dr. Em Wong

Take the Brain Health Check https://www.fyrebox.com/play/7z1rlbae5yqv0plnrv/.
Website: integrityhealing.info
Instagram: instagram.com/integrityhealing.info
Facebook: facebook.com/IntegrityHealing
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-em-wong

Connect with Lynn Grogan:
If you’re considering a major career or lifestyle change and want to talk to someone, I’m here for you! See if we're a good fit for 1:1 life coaching by scheduling a free consultation here: https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/

Visit my website: https://lynngrogan.com

Let's Connect! Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynngrogan/

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Original music by David Delaney of The Whiskey Boys: Linktr.ee/whiskeyboys

In this episode, I take you through a powerful exercise from Tim Ferriss called fear-setting. This exercise is meant to address your fears, reduce risks, and move forward towards what you want in life.

You'll definitely want a journal or blank word document for this exercise! Get ready to confront your fears and take that next small step forward toward your dreams.

Fear-Setting Questions

1. Write down the change you are making and list 10-20 worst possible outcomes
2. Identify actions you could take to mitigate or prevent those situations 
3. List some steps or actions you might take to repair what happened and/or get back to where you are today
4. What are some benefits of an attempt or partial success? 
5. What is the cost of inaction in 3 months, 12 months, a few years? 
6. What is the very next small step you could take to move forward? 

Mentioned in the Episode:
Tim Ferriss' TED Talk & Blog: https://tim.blog/2017/05/15/fear-setting/

Let's Connect!
If you’re considering a major career or lifestyle change and want to talk to someone, I’m here for you! See if we're a good fit for 1:1 life coaching by scheduling a free consultation here: https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/

Visit my website: https://lynngrogan.com

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynngrogan/

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Did you know you can just decide that you're going to change your life? Like right now? You don't need anyone's permission, you don't need an elaborate plan or fancy program, you don't need the perfect time. If there's something in your life that you want to be different, you can just decide right now that you want to do something about it.

The key is to make the change tiny and achievable. Pick something, anything that takes you in the direction you want to go. Ideally pick something you can try out right away and get a quick win from. And because it's something different and out of routine for you, your brain will take notice. Small changes add up to a big impact. 

And why does this work? 

• The Power of Small Wins: Small successes can build momentum. Celebrating minor achievements can boost motivation and confidence, making it easier to tackle larger goals.
  
  
• Reduced Resistance: Smaller changes are less intimidating and can reduce resistance to change. This makes it easier to start and maintain new behaviors.
  
  
• Sustainability: Tiny interventions are more sustainable because they are less likely to cause burnout or overwhelm. This increases the likelihood of long-term adherence to new habits.
  
  

Mentioned in the Episode:
Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything by BJ Fogg 

Let's Connect!
If you’re considering a major career or lifestyle change and want to talk to someone, I’m here for you! See if we're a good fit for 1:1 life coaching by scheduling a free consultation here: https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/

Visit my website: https://lynngrogan.com

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynngrogan/

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Consider the last few decisions you've made in your life. Were you going toward a future you were excited to live or was it more about escaping something you didn't want? 

It's natural to seek relief from negative experiences or situations, but this can lead to reactive choices.

Part of living a fulfilling life means creating a vision for what you want and actively moving towards it. It's about courageously pursuing your dreams and embracing the uncertainty that comes with stepping into the unknown.

Key Takeaways: 

• Reflect on Motivations: Ask yourself, "Am I going toward what I want, or trying to escape something I don't want?" Honest reflection can lead to powerful clarity.
  
  
• Set Future-oriented Goals: Imagine and invest in what you are going toward, rather than simply getting away from something. Visualize your desired future. 
  
  
• Embrace Uncertainty: Understand that the path to fulfillment may not always be clear. Trust that you'll figure it out and allow yourself to experience all the feelings along the way.

Mentioned in the Episode:
Dan Sullivan of Strategic Coach

Courageously Unconventional podcast, Crafting a New Career: Kricia Palmer on
Leaving Medicine and Starting Over as an Interior Designer

Let's Connect!
If you’re considering a major career or lifestyle change and want to talk to someone, I’m here for you! See if we're a good fit for 1:1 life coaching by scheduling a free consultation here: https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/

Visit my website: https://lynngrogan.com

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynngrogan/

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How much are you enjoying your life as it is today?

In today's episode, I talk about how to enjoy your life more, even as you plan to make changes in your life.

The reality is that if you don't know how to enjoy your life now, or at least SOME elements of your life now, you could change all the things in the world and still be unhappy.

You'll learn:
- How to use gratitude to overcome negativity bias
- The importance of focusing on your progress
- Simple steps you can take to prioritize and appreciate the things that bring joy to your life

Books Mentioned in the Episode:
- Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier by Arthur C. Brooks & Oprah Winfrey

- The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Let's Connect!

If you’re considering a major career or lifestyle change and want to talk to someone, I’m here for you! See if we're a good fit for 1:1 life coaching by scheduling a free consultation here: https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/

Visit my website: https://lynngrogan.com

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynngrogan/

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This week on the Courageously Unconventional podcast, I'm joined by Priyanka Venugopal. I met Priyanka several years ago when I was working as a coach for physicians who wanted to lose weight. It was such a joy to coach her, and it has been SO fun and inspiring for me to watch her go from practicing as a physician to becoming an entrepreneur over the years. In this episode, you'll hear more about her story of leaving medicine to create the Unstoppable Mom Brain coaching business, where she helps high achieving professional moms lose weight without a calculator, and create more sustainable ease at work and home.

What really stands out about Priyanka's story is that she wasn't burned out when she left medicine. She actually used coaching to love her work MORE, but she decided to go toward what was lighting her up even more than that: having her own coaching practice.

The real highlight of her story is that you don't have to hate things to change your life. And this goes for any area of your life, not just your career. It's okay to change things just because you want to change them. However, it doesn't mean that change doesn't come with doubt, uncertainty, sadness, and grief. Any transition includes things that you must work through on your way forward.

We also talk about:
- How she worked through her all or nothing thinking to embrace change and uncertainty that comes with living and working unconventionally
- Using your intuition to guide your decisions
- How to reverse engineer your decision making by flash forwarding to the future

Enjoy this conversation with Priyanka Venugopal!

Connect with Priyanka Venugopal:

Website: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com
Podcast: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunstoppablemombrain/

Connect with Lynn Grogan:
If you’re considering a major career or lifestyle change and want to talk to someone, I’m here for you! See if we're a good fit for 1:1 life coaching by scheduling a free consultation here: https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/

Visit my website: https://lynngrogan.com

Let's Connect! Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynngrogan/

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In this episode of the Courageously Unconventional podcast, we explore why many of us feel compelled to justify our decisions and how this need can impact our mental and emotional well-being.

Topics Discussed:

• The psychological and social factors driving the need to justify decisions
• Strategies to let go of the need to justify your decisions
• Creating awareness and embracing self-compassion
• Practicing simple responses instead of over-justifications
• Setting boundaries
• Surrounding yourself with support

Journal Topic: Explore Your Need to Justify Your Decisions

• Create awareness: Note when you feel the need to justify your decisions. 
• Review your notes and see what patterns are there (if any)
• Take ONE situation to explore. And with a lot of curiosity, ask yourself: why did you feel the need to defend or justify your decision?
• Offer yourself compassion. It's okay to make decisions others may not understand or agree with. See if you can understand where you were coming from and offer yourself kindness and compassion.

Stay Connected:
Want to explore this more with a coach? See if we're a good fit for 1:1 life coaching by scheduling a free consultation here: https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/

Visit my website: https://lynngrogan.com

Let's Connect! Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynngrogan/

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