Friends: How to Find One and Be One (Part 2)

Hi Friends! Michelle and Lisa are back today talking a bit more about friendship. Friendships are vital to our health and well-being. Listen to last week’s show, episode #26 to hear more about the benefits of friendships and what to do if you are currently in a lonely season.

Today, we discuss two vital topics: Finding a friend and maintaining a friendship.

1. Finding a friend:

– reconnect with old friends, join a community/church group, serve together, and connect with neighbors or family members.

Key Point: Be the kind of person you want a friend to be. You will attract relationships.

—seek out a friend that causes you to feel closer to God. Like Moses's face shining after he’d been with God. Seek a friend and be a friend that causes God to rub off on each other!

2. Habits to keep friendships or nurture one

 John 13:34 “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”

As always, we leave you with 2 Simple Steps:

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Michelle’s Website: www.breatheandbe.net 

Lisa’s Website: www.empoweringhealthcoach.com

Friends: How to Find One and Be One (Part 1)

Iron Sharpens Iron

Welcome to Episode 25! We are here with a special episode of Simple Steps for the Whole You. You’ll find this a little different format than we have done in the past. We will be having a conversation with a couple of our friends on the topic of accountability. 

42% of the people we polled said they desire MORE accountability! While 15% said they don’t think they have ever really experienced true accountability. 

Today, we are sitting around Lisa’s family room talking with Diona Ries and Heather Nolden. Lisa met Diona and Heather a few years ago when her family began attending Smokey Point Community Church. Heather and Diona bravely decided to join a wellness group that Lisa leads. Lisa encourages participants to have an accountability partner within their wellness group. Diona and Heather quickly formed a partnership and their growth was accelerated by the way they created safe accountability. 

Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

Simple Steps:

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Michelle’s Website: www.breatheandbe.net 

Lisa’s Website: www.empoweringhealthcoach.com

Rebounding: Jump for Joy!

Welcome to episode # 24 of the Simple Steps for the Whole You podcast!

*As always, consult your doctor before embarking on any new fitness program.

What if you could move your body for only  2 - 5 minutes and start the fluids moving all throughout your body? Every cell expanding and contracting 100x/minute? Do you want in?  We share our new favorite body, mind, and spirit movement passion that has a list of benefits so long it will blow your socks off!

Some Potential Benefits:

- increases bone density helping to prevent osteoporosis

- pelvic floor and core strengthening

- improves proprioception, vision, and balance

- increases blood flow and energy.  

- Aids in weight loss, improves digestion and gut health

- boosts lymphocyte activity, which improves immunity

- releases feel-good endorphins, and relieves anxiety

- Improves cardiovascular health. 

The price range of rebounders is around $80 to about $300. Lisa and Michelle have the following rebounder from Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0PXJuAP

Let us know if you try rebounding! We love to hear from our listeners!

Here's an Amazon affiliate link (we receive commission) to buy our favorite rebounder: Kensone Trampoline:  https://amzn.to/3Wyn5Om

As always, please share this episode with a friend! And, join our fun, interactive Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/952022745490250/?mibextid=oMANbw

And, find us both here:

Michelle’s Website: www.breatheandbe.net 
Lisa’s Website: www.empoweringhealthcoach.com

Heart Health: Body, Mind and Spirit

February is American Heart Month. Today, Lisa and Michelle bring you two exceptional heart health interviews!

First up, is an interview with Lisa’s dad, Mark Schmitz. (Our first male guest!) He tells his powerful story of having been told devastating news about his heart condition: “You’ll just need to learn to live with this.” At the time the doctor said that to him, Mark was struggling to breathe as his body was filling up with fluid. This report from his doctor did not sit right with Mark and so he chose to get a 2nd opinion. He also chose to listen when God led him to the truth, “I am not through with you yet!” Mark’s doctor wishes he had more patients like him who are committed to taking care of their bodies as if it is their job. Listen to his powerful interview in which he shares about finding his motivation to keep fighting! 

Our second interview is with Cheryl Guthrie, personal fitness trainer, and all-around health guru. Cheryl shares how vital it is to have a support system. Community is key! She has found that adding in exercise tends to lend itself to making other healthy lifestyle choices. She recommends starting with walking and adding in strength training when you are ready. Research shows that both walking and strength training can improve cardiovascular health. 

Our Simple Steps to offer you today are:

You can find Cheryl Guthrie at www.trainforlifewithcheryl.com. There you will be able to see what classes and other health services she offers. 

As always, we ask you to share this episode with a friend and also subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes. 

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Bonus Episode:

What Michelle and Lisa are Learning While Working on Their New Habits

Today, we share with you a short BONUS EPISODE where Michelle and Lisa coach each other on the habits they have been working on for the last few months. As you will hear, their habits are not panning out exactly as they originally planned or hoped. But, they are learning so much about what they truly desire.

Listen in and be encouraged as you, too, set out to develop new habits

Join us on our Facebook Group for fun Facebook Lives, Polls, encouragement, and news about Lisa’s new book which will be on pre-sale on April 5th for only $.99!

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Simplify Your Life with Habit Hacks

Welcome to episode #22 of Simple Steps for the Whole You! Today, we are talking about habit hacks. What’s that, you ask?

Well, a habit hack refers to a strategy or technique used to make it easier to adopt or maintain a habit. These hacks can help individuals overcome obstacles, increase motivation, and establish routines that support their goals. 

This week, we felt it was an important time to remind all our listeners that our mission is to empower women to embrace God’s love. We aim to leave the overwhelm behind and remind you that God’s love is enough. It is your foundation. This is not a self-help episode but an embracing God’s love episode with simple ideas to enhance your life.  

Alisa Keeton in The Body Revelation writes “Only intimacy with our Creator, being known by God and coming to a deep knowing of Him, brings change.” We couldn’t agree more!

Habits can be a source of both pride and shame. But, we are sharing these habit hacks to simplify your life to make you a healthier person in order to love others well! Not, to earn love!

Today, we share specific ideas for incorporating hacks into 3 areas of your life: food, movement, and spiritual-growth. 

You will be able to access Michelle’s menu planning tool here: https://breatheandbe.net/store/ols/products/meal-planner-template 

And, Lisa’s recipe for Overnight Nut Oats here: 

https://empoweringhealthcoach.com/store/ols/products/overnight-nut-oats-recipe

If you are already in our Facebook Group, you can see a live demo of all of the habit hacks we mentioned in today’s podcast episode!

Be sure to share this episode with a friend and JOIN our Facebook Group!

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Michelle’s Website: www.breatheandbe.net 
Lisa’s Website: www.empoweringhealthcoach.com

Lisa has written a book and it launches on April 5. Mark your calendars now! That is the day to purchase for only $.99. Yep! Less than a dollar! You don’t want to miss this deal on her book, Grace-Filled Habits. Message Lisa to get on her email list to be notified about the pre-order $.99 deal on April 5th! Email Lisa at [email protected]

Simple Mornings: Going Deeper

Today, we dive deeper into the acronym SIMPLE. Why is it important to incorporate some of these steps in your lives? How can you make the most important steps become a regular part of your morning? And, what does SIMPLE look like for Michelle and Lisa?

Listen in for: What do you need in your mornings? What is your body, soul, and spirit crying out for? And, choose ONE thing to incorporate into your mornings!

S = Silence (Sit in silence, breathe deep, pray)

I = Imagine (Picture, imagine your day. Invite God in.)

M = Meditate (Chew on God’s word, use an app to help you.)

P = Prepare (Plan your day. Write down 3 things you will do that day.)

L = Love (Write down 3 things you LOVE or are grateful for.)

E = Exercise (Move your body intentionally for at least a minute.)

Today, we give you more of the science behind each of these steps. We also discuss how these steps show up in our mornings. And, you may be surprised to hear that we do not always get to each step. We encourage you to determine which step(s) are more life-giving for you. Most of us lead busy lives and we need to be realistic. 

Resources mentioned today:

Honoring Your Voice with Your Health (the science behind sugar and cancer): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-steps-for-the-whole-you/id1704955108?i=1000632443110

Hope for Seasonal Depression:  (Great morning tips!)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-steps-for-the-whole-you/id1704955108?i=1000641845172

Move in Love Journal by Revelation Wellness 

https://shop.revelationwellness.org/collections/books-journals/products/move-in-love-90-day-wellness-journal-bundle

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Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV  Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.Psalm 59:16 NIV 16 But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.