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This week we dive back into the power our mindset can have in our lives, and how to begin building a healthy mindset. I am joined by brand strategist, best-selling author, and podcaster Monica Kline, as she shares her own journey of healing through building a healthy mindset. Monica shares her story of how she has navigated several family challenges and grown a successful business, thanks to her daily habits to build and maintain a healthy mindset. We talk about her business, Identity Brand by Monica Kline, and how she helps others to grow their own businesses and mindset, which is her passion. As she puts it, "mindset is a daily habit like brushing your teeth." Through our conversation, we discuss the importance of self awareness and meditation, and Monica shares some tips to start building a healthy mindset. Whether you are a business owner needing to find balance, an individual dealing with a personal struggle, or simply navigating life, Monica's tips can be inspiring for us all. Tune in for a thought-provoking and insightful conversation. You can check out Identity Minds By Monica Kline below: Website: https://identitybrandbymonicakline.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/identitybrandbymonicakline IG: @identity.brand.by.monica.kline Podcast: https://identitybrandbymonicakline.com/podcast

In this week's episode of the Elite Minds Podcast I am pleased to be joined by Inbal Claudio, who is a mom, a small business owner, an ex-military wife, and an all around amazing human. This conversation follows Inbal's story of successfully running two different businesses while raising two (soon to be three) children. She opens up about trying to market her Goldwick Candles, but struggling to find an online platform where she wasn't overlooked. This led to her creating Like Minded Collective, a free social media platform for female founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and influencers to build genuine personal relationships and grow their business. Balancing a business and being a mother is no easy task, and our discussion dives into the ways to juggle the two, while also taking care of yourself. Inbal shares my favorite bit of advice to all the women who want a family and a business: surround yourself with people who support you. In addition to having supportive people in your life, it is essential to get past the guilt, take time for yourself, and say what you're feeling. There are amazing services out there, such as HOLD (Hearing Out Life Drama), a listening service Inbal shares in our conversation, that can help you go from hysterically crying to smiling. As Inbal says, "It's more than a friend, less than a therapist, you can book right away, at a fraction of the cost." Tune in for a validating and insightful conversation about what women can accomplish as both mothers and business owners. You can check out Like Minded Collective here: https://likemindedcollective.com/ HOLD (Hearing Out Life Drama): https://www.hearingoutlifedrama.com/

Last week we dove into life as a military mom and previous service member, and this week we are taking a closer look into what it's like to be a newly minted police officer. Joining me today is Koby, who gives a very real look into the various choices he made that led him to the police academy and starting his career in service to others, in a field that is seeing challenging moments right now. Koby gives a raw and unfiltered peek into the transition from graduating from college with a degree right into the academy, and the various skill sets he has learned along the way. He also stresses the importance of doing multiple things before diving into the academy (also - major hint: do LOTS of cardio!) and getting to know yourself as best you can before making that decision. In my favorite part of the conversation, we tap into the fact that police officers are humans, just like all of us, and the work they are doing is human-to-human. Interestingly enough, 90% of the job is talking to people. Being a police officer actually comes with not only a lot of choices for a career path within the force, but with a lot of humanity and recognizing yourself and how you want to serve. Tune in for an informative and authentic conversation and let us know what you think!

In today's episode of The Elite Minds Podcast, I'm chatting with a good friend, and fellow military mom (and previous member herself!), Stacy Jarvis. This conversation is one of my favorites as we both dive a little bit into Stacy's story of how and why she joined the armed services (she was only 17 and her first deployment overseas was to South Korea!) and we also talk authentically about what is means to be a military momma and how best to support your kiddos as they serve. The conversation spans talking about the difference in the military now versus when Stacy first joined, back in 1997, and the treatment of women, and how she not only survived all of her training and deployments, but also thrived. She has key words of wisdom for both parents and their kids who are thinking about enlisting. Her most powerful advice to parents? You aren't "allowing" your child to join the armed services, they are choosing this path for themselves and your support in that decision is critical. She also discusses the importance of not dumping your emotional state onto your kids (because of where they may be deployed, the stress of their jobs, etc.), and how having open and honest conversations for the duration of their time in the service will be beneficial to you both. Listen in for insight into the life of a military mom and former service member, and how to have a lot of humor and understanding along the way. You can find Stacy here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacyjarvis1979

In honor of the upcoming 21st anniversary of 9/11, on today's episode I'm chatting with Chris Yeager, @jagermiester71, a retired member of both the Coast Guard and Navy, who also happens to be a significant part of my personal story, having been married to Chris and sharing 3 kids. I wanted to chat with Chris to honor the journey he was part of in 2011 when 9/11 occurred, and the sacrifices he has given, like all of our members of the military, as well as their families. Today we hear about what it was like flying into NYC after the Twin Towers had collapsed and the incredibly surreal period of time after. And how everyone simply showed up to do whatever it was that was needed to be done, to help and provide support. Chris also speaks about the changes over the years since 9/11 in the military, what it's like to have his (our) kids in both the military and police, and shares advice for anyone thinking about joining, and how to maintain the fortitude and strength to continue on, if this might be your chosen career path. It's an honest, insightful, and raw look into 9/11, and the reality of what military living is, and isn't. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast and let us know what you think!

We all know the power of mindset can create the reality you wish to live, and impacts everything we do in our lives! Today's guest, Lauren Masidonski, Podcast Host and Certified Life Coach, is proof of just that. Lauren shares her story of going through a painful divorce, after realizing that the relationship was no longer serving her, and utilizing that time to propel her forward to what would actually be best for her, and her life - pouring into herself so she could then pour into the lives of her daughters and others. Through modalities such as journaling, podcasts, personal development, and fitness, Lauren began to find her way back to herself, and now works with women to transform their own mindsets, overcome adversity, and gain confidence. Through her own journey, Lauren realized that she needed to embody who she wanted to be, both for herself, and her girls, and that no one else should be able to dictate her choices in life. By changing her mindset, which is really changing the course and direction of your thoughts and feelings as those create results, Lauren was able to forge an entirely new narrative and path for herself. Listen in for additional nuggets of wisdom and you can find Lauren here: Website: https://www.laurenmasidonski.com/ IG: @laurenmasidonski Cheeky Vibe and Peaceful Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cheeky-vibe-peaceful-life/id1490151723

Episode 4 of the Elite Minds Podcast is out now! Today's conversation is a deep dive into boundaries, self-care, getting in alignment, soul-healing, and more, with Megan Moser, the founder of Visionary Experiences. A mind and soul alignment mentor, Megan offers Somatic Breath-work, Sound Meditations, & Retreats, working with and coaching people to reconnect with themselves, by setting boundaries, healing wounds, and doing soul work to live their most aligned and purpose-filled life. Megan speaks candidly about her childhood and struggling to find her purpose and way, unable to live her soul-aligned life due to family expectations, challenges, and constraints. She discusses a pivotal moment as an adult when she finally realized she had to be the one to set boundaries and make changes for the betterment of herself and her own family unit. Megan shares with us her top tips for setting boundaries while also recognizing this can be very challenging, and showing yourself grace while doing this is critical. While we can set boundaries and work to heal ourselves, which can provide generational healing, we can't heal others, or hold that responsibility. We can only work towards our own healing, pursuing multiple modalities, finding what works for us, which can center and ground us into our own truth and purpose. Listen in for an amazing and raw conversation and if you want to learn more, work 1:1, or join a retreat, you can find Megan below: IG: @_honestlymegan_ IG: v@isionaryexperiences Email: [email protected]

I'm delighted to share that in today's episode, I'm chatting with a good friend, Clarita Escalante, who is a certified transformational nutrition health coach, on a mission to help women live their best, and most healthy, lives! Clarita's path as a coach, author, speaker, and podcast host started over 5 years ago, when she received a cancer diagnosis which shifted her entire world. After spending almost a year in "victim mode" wondering how this could possibly be happening to her, Clarita realized she had to make some changes, and not just physically, but emotionally and mentally. She realized that she wanted to take ownership of her own life and the diagnosis, and to do so, she had to look at her entire mind-body-soul connection and what was in alignment, and what wasn't. Clarita realized she wanted to go back to school and get certified in nutrition, so she could live her most optimal life, and be prepared if a second diagnosis were to show up down the road. But along the way, she also realized that if her mindset and perspective (conscious and subconscious) were remaining toxic, it wouldn't matter how well she was eating, or how often she was exercising, true change couldn't occur! Join us for a fascinating conversation about living in 360° health, which means incorporating all aspects of the mind, body, and spirit in your wellness journey, the power of journaling and self-compassion, and honoring your emotions without letting them derail you from your dreams and goals! And Clarita's number one tip for creating a healthy lifestyle? You'll have to listen in! You can find Clarita here: www.theclaritaescalante.com @the_clarita_escalante The Wellness Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Wellness-Journal-Clarita-Escalante/dp/B09MBQQYQ6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V1BL0LGVTK2L&keywords=the+wellness+journal+clarita&qid=1660592752&sprefix=the+wellness+journal+clarita%2Caps%2C399&sr=8-1

In this episode, I'm chatting solo in a follow-up to episode 1, where we discussed suicidal ideation and how my own personal struggles have led me to the work I'm doing now. Today I'm sharing some of the strategies and resources that really helped me to reshape my mindset around suicide as an option while reframing the stories and beliefs I was telling myself. Stress and overwhelm were two of the biggest factors during that time in my life, and are still challenges that I face. That said, however, I now have a variety of processes and resources that help me to manage and work through my emotional responses and triggers, and I hope they are helpful for you as well. The first resource came in the form of NLP or Neuro-Linguistic Programming. You don't have to be certified in NLP to have it be a helpful option, and I will go over in more depth this 5-step process you can start to utilize while navigating your emotions. These steps include the following: 1. Releasing negative emotions. 2. Identifying your triggers. 3. Living "at cause." 4. Setting goals. 5. Recognizing and removing limiting beliefs. Additionally, I also speak today about SMART outcomes (which you may know as SMART goals, but with a bit of a twist). Both of these processes have helped me immensely over the past year, and I'm passionate in the belief that by becoming more self-aware, it means you can begin to self-direct. Which then means you can begin to choose your thoughts, you can choose your dreams, you can choose your purpose. You can decide your own path, you just have to be willing to take action and choose for yourself. These resources can help you start down a path of healing and choosing differently. Listen in to hear the details about NLP and SMART outcomes, and please reach out if you have any questions or want to chat further! Community #: 480-530-7059 IG: @suzifreeman

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast discusses a wide range of topics from depression, anxiety, and mental-health challenges to suicide and suicide ideation. Please listen with care. Welcome to the very first episode of the Elite Minds Podcast! I am so honored you are here and can't wait to chat with you each week about a huge variety of topics, including, but not limited to: parenting, healing modalities, depression, suicide ideation, self-care, and more. We definitely dive deep into some very important, yet challenging, conversations and I will always provide a content warning for specific episodes. These are hard topics to discuss, but they very much need to be part of our mainstream thinking and awareness. If you don't know me, I'm Suzi Freeman and I'm a suicide prevention specialist, helping moms and families (both in the military and outside of it) to identify warning signs in their loved ones suggesting depression or suicidal ideation. I'm also a Neuro-Linguistics Programming Master Practitioner, TIME Techniques Master Practitioner, a Master of Hypnotherapy, an Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner, a Master Success Coach and certified as a Suicide Recognition and Prevention (QPR) Instructor from the QPR Institute. I'm on a passionate mission to provide help, resources, knowledge, support, and mindset shifts to those believing suicide is an option, and those wanting to embark on a healing journey. In this first episode, I'm sharing the story of how I arrived here, in this moment in time with the work I'm doing, and my ties to the military and police. It started with what I was seeing in the Facebook groups I joined for military moms. Almost immediately, I realized there was so much concern about depression, anxiety, and suicide for their loved ones in the military, and quickly knew I had to do something. Through learning more, and becoming trained in a variety of ways to help others, I realized that I myself, had been living a life of suicide ideation, always thinking of suicide as an option, whether due to overwhelm, or believing that was how I was "preparing" my kids for their future, or for a whole host of reasons. My breakthrough moment came lying on the floor in my closet in my home and realizing I had to remove myself from that ideation phase, and that there were so many other modalities for awareness and healing. I'm here to tell you that there are so many choices, and suicide isn't one of them. Join in for a listen, and let's take this healing journey together over the course of this first podcast season.