Something that’s been heavy on my mind this week is the interest I’ve had surrounding ‘The 5 Love Languages’. Comprehending each of these languages has been incredibly beneficial, not only in my relationship with my Husband but with members of my family as well. Knowing what I can do to better serve those around me and truly listen to what they need, rather than assuming, is something we can all learn from and is made much easier through understanding each of these definitions.

In today’s episode, I define what each of the core love languages means, how some of my family members have responded to their own results after taking the love language quiz, and how we can use these concepts to take better care of ourselves and listen to our own bodies in times of stress. This topic is such a great way for us to further develop our own personal growth, as well as recognize the ways in which the people closest to us both give and receive love. 

Tune in to Episode 19 of Six Pack to learn more!

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• What the book, ‘The Five Love Languages’ taught me (1:25)
• How my husband responded to finding out his own love language & How the ‘Love Language Quiz’ helped to strengthen the relationships I have within my family (4:01)
• What the five primary love languages are (5:56)
• How we can interpret ‘physical touch’ in terms of self-love (7:44)
• A breakdown of ‘acts of service’ (8:37)
• How we can approach the love language of ‘receiving gifts’ to treat ourselves (9:18)
• Ways we can utilize ‘quality time’ to benefit our own wellbeing (10:09)
• The importance of using ‘words of affirmation’ as an act of self-love (11:05)
• Tips for couples wanting to learn each other's love languages (11:52)
• How we can use each love language to meet our spouse’s needs & Help them according to which one they identify with (13:28)
• Advice for parents wanting to gain a deeper understanding of their children’s love languages & How we can utilize that knowledge to help them meet their needs (22:56)
• Why having an understanding of other people’s love languages will strengthen your relationship with them (31:48)

Let’s Connect!

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Resources:

• Book: ‘The Five Love Languages’ Author, Gary Chapman
• Quiz: ‘The 5 Love Languages’ 

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One of the questions I get asked the most is, “how do you do it?” Balancing family life, devoting time to my kids, running a business and trying to find time for myself in between all of that is quite honestly a full time job. I don’t think I have one resolute thing to tell my listeners when it comes to answering how I manage it all, but I can share some advice and strategies that have helped me over the years and shown me how to prioritise what matters most to me in my life. 

In this episode, I’ll be discussing how I stay self aware and practice self reflection when it comes to situations that have happened with my children, why I’ve always believed that open communication is at the core of how I approach parenting, and a few of the ways in which I take time for myself and practice self care.  

To hear more useful coping mechanisms and strategies for managing the demands that our lives often bring us, and to gain some insights into my personal journey as a parent, tune in to Episode 18 of Six Pack! 

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• What the foundation of my priorities are & The complexities that have come with watching my children grow up (2:08)
• Why I’ve worked so hard to foster open communication with my children (4:13)
• Why it’s important for me to regularly check in with my children & Stay aware of how my own actions affect them (6:41)
• What I know deep down about my purpose in life & Why self reflection is such a vital element to my parenting style (8:15)
• Why I’m so grateful that my children experience life so differently from each other & What I’ve learned through the process of adapting to all of our needs (9:51)
• How I’ve learned to let the little things go (12:16)
• Why identifying stress has been so important in managing my mental and physical health (14:43)
• My response to my most commonly asked question of how I ‘do it all’ as a parent (18:09)
• Insights into the business side of my life & How flexibility and faith have been a significant resource for me in making it through hardships (20:10)
• Why devoting time for ourselves gives us a greater perspective (23:04)
• My advice for practicing self care and taking care of our physical and emotional selves (25:58)

Let’s Connect!

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Learning how to manage stress is a concept that, for a lot of us, is difficult to wrap our heads around. With so much going on in the world right now and the constant reminders of uncertainty and anxiety that are so present in our news intake, it can be hard to remember to take a moment for ourselves and truly soothe the parts of our minds that need healing. 

This is where Carlee Myers comes in! Carlee is an expert in the area of stress reduction and is the Founder of ‘The Stress Less Company’, aiming to help individuals adopt and utilize techniques that will genuinely benefit them in the long haul and become an everyday practice in their lives. 

In this episode, we discuss what the ‘fight or flight’ response does to our decision making and critical thinking abilities, the key questions we should ask ourselves when it comes to finding stress reduction tools, and how we can best help those around us who are experiencing an onslaught of stress.  

To hear more, tune in to Episode 17 of Six Pack!

Some Questions I Ask:

• Could you expand on some of the strategies that you use and implement with your clients? (9:48)
• Do you have any suggestions for those who are close to people that aren’t aware of their stress responses & Could you offer any advice for how to help those people recognize their own patterns? (21:37)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• A brief background on Carlee Myers & Her role at ‘The Stress Less Company’ (0:34)
• Carlee’s advice for dealing with new stressors in the wake of Covid-19 & Why mainstream approaches to stress management may not work for everyone (2:37)
• Carlee’s ideology behind ‘Creative Stress Reduction’ (4:23)
• Why our decision-making skills are altered during ‘fight or flight’ mode & A story from one of Carlee’s clients’ on how she dealt with this response (5:58)
• Why we should be actively nurturing ourselves to soothe our anxiety response (8:50)
• The four questions we need to ask ourselves when finding strategies that best integrate into our own stress management routines (11:11)
• What to do after we discover the stress reduction activities that work best for us (17:16)
• Why we should prioritize tasks that are weighing heavy on our minds (19:18)
• What I learned about the need to ask rather than demand from a recent situation that happened with my children (25:20)
• How the uncertainty and change surrounding the pandemic has fundamentally affected all of us (28:32) 

Let’s Connect!

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• Facebook

Connect With Carlee Myers:

• LinkedIn 
• Facebook
• ‘The Stress Less Company’ - Facebook
• ‘The Stress Less Company’ - Website

Resources:

• Book A Clarity Session: ‘The Stress Less Company’

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In today’s episode, I thought I’d share a few of the books that I’ve read and revisited over the past few months! One of my absolute favourite genres is self help and personal development and there are a copious amount of titles within that area that have had a tremendous influence over the path I’ve gone down both professionally and personally. 

An author whose catalogue of books I dive into today is Jon Gordan. His books have resonated with me so much and have had an effect throughout each stage of my life, making them so important for me to revisit as the years go on. There are always lessons that can be learned when re-examining the things that hold meaning to us and doing so can give us new perspectives that we didn’t have at the time. 

I also discuss why I love audiobooks so much and how they have helped me integrate reading into different aspects of my daily practices, making them a more versatile and adaptable experience. Particularly as someone with a sometimes overwhelming schedule, they have been an absolute treat for me and my family. 

For more insights into the authors and books that have inspired me and given me wisdom, have a listen to Episode 16 of Six Pack!

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Why I am such a huge fan of audiobooks (1:49)
• My thoughts on the book, ‘High Performance Habits’ and some background on the Author, Brendon Burchard (3:24)
• My thoughts on the book, ‘StrengthsFinder’ by Tom Rath (5:47)
• How ‘High Performance Habits’ relates to ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ (6:54)
• Why I revisit books I’ve read before throughout different stages in my life (7:53)
• Why books by Jon Gordon resonate with me so strongly & The story of when I first read his book, ‘The Energy Bus’ (10:54)
• What it means when someone is an ‘energy vampire’ (14:07)
• What reading ‘The Energy Bus’ taught me about introspection & Why I’ve made it a required read for employees at my company (16:31)
• Some thoughts on my ‘Audible’ subscription (19:00)
• Why I recently revisited the book ‘One Word’, by Jon Gordon (20:47)
• Goals that I’ve set for myself this year & What this podcast has meant to me since its inception (27:29)

Let’s Connect!

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• Facebook

Resources:

• Book: ‘High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way’ Author, Brendon Burchard
• Book: ‘StrengthsFinder 2.0’ Author, Tom Rath
• Book: ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ Author, Stephen R. Convey
• Website - Jon Gordon: Books
• Book: ‘The Energy Bus’ Author, Jon Gordon
• Book: ‘The Carpenter’ Author, Jon Gordon
• Book: ‘The Positive Dog’ Author, Jon Gordon
• Book: ‘One Word’ Author, Jon Gordon

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Essential oils have been proven time and time again to have such unique and impactful benefits to those who incorporate them into their daily practices. In today’s episode, I’m joined by my sister, Tina Hanson, who is an avid user and proud advocate for these products. She shares her story on how they’ve helped her personally during times when she had issues with managing blood pressure, as well as why others who share similar beliefs in approaching health holistically can benefit from them. 

We chat about why essential oils have been instrumental in Tina’s approach towards health and wellness, the effects that each blend can have on certain ailments and conditions, and share some of our personal favorite products in the ‘doTERRA’ line. 

To hear more, tune in to Episode 15 of Six Pack! 

Some Questions I Ask:

• How did you start using essential oils? (0:54)
• How long were you using them before they started having an effect? (3:40)
• Do you remember what specific blends you were using that helped lower your blood pressure? (4:34)
• Are there any other products that you use besides ‘doTERRA’? (8:39)
• Was there anything else you wanted to share on the benefits of essential oils? (20:04)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Why Tina has used essential oils as a substitute for prescription medications (1:58)
• Why Tina uses and advocates for the ‘doTERRA’ brand (5:47)
• How essential oils can help individuals with seasonal allergies and minor injuries (9:51)
• Why using tea tree essential oil is beneficial before flying or traveling (12:44)
• How to use ‘sinus bombs’ and an example of how they have helped young athletes in the past (13:34)
• A brief background on ‘doTERRA’ essential oils & How the ‘CleryCalm’ blend can assist with alleviating menstrual cramps (15:18)
• Why essential oils are beneficial to individuals who apply a holistic approach to their health (17:38)

Let’s Connect!

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• Website
• Facebook

Connect With Tina Hanson:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Doterra

Resources:

• Product: ‘doTERRA Lifelong Vitality Pack’ 
• Product: ‘doTERRA Peppermint Oil’ 
• Product: ‘doTERRA Tea Tree Oil’
• Product: ‘doTERRA Peace Oil’
• Product: ‘doTERRA Balance Oil’ 
• Product: ‘doTERRA TriEase’ - Seasonal Blend
• Product: ‘doTERRA ClaryCalm’ - Monthly Blend for Women
• Product: ‘doTERRA Serenity Oil’
• Product: ‘doTERRA Lavender Oil’ 
• Product Line: ‘doTERRA On Guard’

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Today, I’m joined by my daughter and an amazing, young and budding entrepreneur within the health and fitness industry, Camerin Inselman. I mentioned in last week’s episode that two of my children are currently in the process of moving out of home and she just happens to be one of the two! We recorded this episode in a hotel in Florida and chatted about what the process of moving out has been like for her, as well as why it was such an important life decision. 

We dive into Camerin’s outlook on her independence and why pursuing her own path is such a vital quality to who she is, what lessons she’s gained from attending Tony Robbins’ seminars, and what made her realize the importance of surrounding herself with the right tribe of people.  

We also chat about the role she is currently undertaking at ‘Juice Plus’ and discuss a few of the products they make and are in the process of developing. There is a vast amount of health and lifestyle benefits to so many of these supplements, as they are all plant-based, and we explore all of the ways in which they can have a positive effect on your overall health and wellbeing. 

To learn more, have a listen to this week’s episode of Six Pack!

Some Questions I Ask:

• What gave you the courage to make such a huge life decision to move across the country? (1:08)
• What did you learn from attending Tony Robbins’ ‘UPW’ event? (2:29)
• What plans do you have when you complete your move to Florida? (7:47)
• Could you talk a bit about the ‘Juice Plus’ program that you’re a part of and what products are made at the company? (11:05)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• An overview of what ‘priming’ is and how it differs from meditation (3:37)
• The meaning behind the phrase ‘proximity is power’ (6:34)
• What the process of moving out has felt like for Camerin & The main reasons for her wanting to live independently (9:18)
• The nutritional benefits of the shakes developed at ‘Juice Plus’ (15:04)
• What omegas and how they can positively impact your overall health (18:31)
• Camerin’s experience living with Rheumatoid Arthritis since childhood & How a change in her diet helped with managing the diagnosis (20:16)
• Why I signed up to become a distributor of omegas at ‘Juice Plus’ (23:03)
• How protein bars can be integrated into your diet (24:14)
• How food manufacturing laws differ in the UK as opposed to the US (25:11)
• The benefits that a plant-based diet can have on your menstrual cycle (27:19)

Let’s Connect!

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• Website
• Facebook

Connect With Camerin Inselman:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Perfectly You - Facebook Group
• Juice Plus 

Resources:

• Event: ‘Unleash The Power Within’ Tony Robbins
• Video: ‘Guided Priming’ Tony Robbins

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My family has recently gone through a huge transition. Two of my kids have taken a leap and made the incredibly brave decision to move out and start their own lives outside of our home. It’s been a whirlwind of emotions, not only from myself and my husband but from our other children as well.  

There has been such a huge focus on my younger kids during all of this and it’s something I wasn’t entirely prepared for. I’ve had to learn how to adjust to their new routines and living situations, while giving them space to process how they’re feeling during a particularly overwhelming time. It’s new territory for all of us, and it’s so understandable that they would need to take the time to comprehend what’s going on in a healthy way.  

In this episode, I discuss how our family dynamics have shifted and the effect it’s had on my younger children, the lessons I’ve taught my kids in relation to their own independence, and how all of this has impacted us in the wake of the pandemic. 

To hear more, have a listen to Episode 13 of Six Pack!

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• The profound effect that my oldest child moving out has had on my younger kids (1:33)
• How I responded to my daughter and allowed her to process her emotions in a safe space (6:02)
• Why I felt a sense of gratitude over this situation (9:12)
• How my kids’ living spaces have shifted since the move & What that adjustment has felt like for them (10:02)
• The dichotomy between my older children’s feelings and my youngest (12:10)
• What we’ve instilled in our kids about their own independence and dreams (13:04)
• How our family dynamic is going to change (15:58)
• Why the idea of ‘proximity’ is so important to my kids (20:09)
• Where I’m going to focus my energy after my kids move out (27:02)

Let’s Connect!

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• Website
• Facebook

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This year has been filled with so many uncertainties and for many of us, we’ve neglected to take the time to focus on the things that have brought us joy. Our minds have been so consumed with the events that have taken place over the past six months and our own happiness has taken a backseat to so many of those things. Remembering to practice self-care is such a vital step in looking after our mental wellbeing and it’s unrealistic to believe we can keep carrying on with all of this stress weighing us down. 

In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of celebrating the moments in life that bring us joy, why we should apply meaning to those things, and share a story of how my husband and I were encouraged to celebrate our twenty-third wedding anniversary and take some time for ourselves. I also give some advice on tools and techniques that I use which remind me to stay grateful and optimistic during tough times and the genuine benefits that they can have. 

For more of my personal insights on this topic, have a listen to Episode 12 of Six Pack! 

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• An introduction to today’s topic on happiness and personal growth (0:40)
• Tips for habits we can use to thrive rather than survive (1:48)
• Ways we can celebrate and take time for the joy in our lives (2:48)
• How my husband and I were encouraged to celebrate our time together & The effect it had on us (4:09)
• What comes to mind when I think of the things that make me happy (12:50)
• A strategy I use that reminds me to choose gratitude and optimism (13:57)
• A tool you can use to create joyful habits (14:46)
• How we can change our state of mind and cultivate a positive inner voice (15:49)
• Thought exercises that are useful for grounding and focusing (17:04)
• Questions you can ask yourself to uncover what helps you personally (19:25)
• How we can cultivate positive energy and remind ourselves of the things that bring light to our lives (20:31)
• Advice for how to recharge your batteries and reinvigorate yourself (23:56)
• One of my favorite quotes from Robert Louis Stevenson (30:24)

Let’s Connect!

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• Facebook

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Today, I’m joined once again by my Husband, Brian Inselman! Brian is a qualified Physical Therapist, Fitness Coach and the Owner of our business, ‘Achieve Physical Fitness.’

In this episode, we dive into the topic of intermittent fasting and why it can be so genuinely beneficial to your overall health. There is a lot of debate surrounding fasting and whether or not it is a helpful technique in improving your health and nutrition. We discuss the various methods that can be used in conjunction with regular exercise and water intake to achieve the best results. 

Everyone’s body is different, so make sure to use the methods that work best for you when approaching fasting and try to listen to what you best respond to. The science behind food intake and how our body breaks down fat is also an interesting component to the arguments supporting fasting, as it can have a lot of benefits to our blood sugars, insulin levels, and overall body functionality.  

If you’re looking to get into the cycle of fasting yourself or are just curious to learn more, then tune in to Episode 11 of Six Pack!

Some Questions I Ask:

• What is intermittent fasting? (2:11)
• Do you remember what changes your body underwent when you started fasting? (7:15)
• How long did it take you to establish a pattern in your fasting cycle? (9:30)
• What types of carbohydrates are unhealthy for you? (15:43)
• How important is water consumption while you’re fasting or trying to lose weight? (21:47)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• A brief background on Brian Inselman (1:11)
• The benefits of intermittent fasting (3:26)
• Brian’s experience with the 16/8 method of fasting (5:05)
• Why Brian decided to begin the process of fasting (13:37)
• How fasting can positively influence your blood sugar and insulin levels (14:58)
• My own experiences with intermittent fasting and how it’s benefited me (18:14)
• More information on the 5/2 fasting method & The ‘warrior diet’ (19:22)
• How regular water intake relates to weight loss (28:24)

Let’s Connect!

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• Website
• Facebook

Connect With Brian Inselman:

• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Achieve Physical Therapy - Website

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Today, I wanted to sit with you and have a conversation about time. We rarely take a moment to check in with ourselves and reflect on how we could be better managing our days. Our society is so consumed with running errands and sticking to routines that we forget how important it is to assess the time we spend on those things and develop sound structures. 

In this episode, I discuss ways you can efficiently save time, organizational tips for your home and workplace, as well as how my family’s household calendar is looking! As a big family, we’ve had to learn how to be respectful of each other's space and a big part of that has been co-operation. We’ve learned to be smarter with our time and adjust to each other’s needs along the way. 

If you’re interested to hear more, then sit back and have a listen to Episode 10 of Six-Pack! 

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Introduction to today’s topic: Getting our time back & mastering time management (0:40)
• A breakdown of the ‘Rapid Planning Method’ (RPM), derived by Tony Robbins (2:33)
• Why prioritizing my tasks has benefited me and helped me stop procrastinating (6:26)
• How we can spread the workload amongst our households and workplaces (8:15)
• Services and companies that can assist you with time management in your home (11:30)
• How cleaning services have helped my Mother (13:59)
• How we’ve split up our family calendar (16:41)
• My version of meal prep for my children, ‘snack prep’ (21:22)
• Why staying organized has helped me feel in control of my time and my life (24:38)
• Ways we can start decluttering our space and put effective systems in place (26:28)

Let’s Connect!

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• Website
• Facebook

Resources:

• Model: “Rapid Planning Method” Tony Robbins

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