The Beauty in the Mess

In this episode of 'The Beauty In The Mess,' Karen Gershowitz shares her incredible journey of becoming a world traveler. Having visited over 95 countries and authored two books, Karen dives into the inspirations behind her travels, her passion for connecting with locals, and her experiences traveling solo. She recounts memorable encounters from all over the globe, discusses the unique foods she’s tried, and gives practical advice on overcoming travel fears. Karen also touches on the impacts of her travels on her personal growth, spirituality, and perspectives on different cultures and religions. She provides listeners with tips for safe and enriching travels, whether exploring nearby places or venturing overseas.

01:45 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:59 Inspiration Behind World Travels

04:02 Traveling Solo: Tips and Experiences

06:06 Overcoming Fear While Traveling

12:42 Memorable Encounters and Friendships

18:04 Cultural Insights and Personal Growth

22:00 Journaling and Documenting Travels

26:08 Challenging Travel Experiences

32:46 Helping Tourists in Manhattan

33:45 Traveling Across the United States and Canada

34:14 Exploring Indiana's Hidden Gems

36:42 Overcoming Fear of Travel

37:22 Dream Destinations and Bucket Lists

39:23 The Beauty of the United States

42:31 The Translator Experience in Singapore

46:15 Writing and Publishing Travel Books

56:58 Travel Tips and Final Thoughts

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In this heartfelt episode of 'The Beauty In The Mess,' host Michele welcomes Kari Schwear, a coach and author. Kari delves into the concept of gray area drinking, where individuals are neither social drinkers nor alcoholics but struggle with moderate alcohol use. Kari emphasizes the importance of individuals regulating their emotions and to make lasting changes. She also shares insights on the transformative power of breathwork and the integral role of faith in her journey.

Kari is an Executive Lifestyle Gray Area Coach specializing in the many gray areas we have in our lives, particularly with gray area drinking. Her zone of genius is in habit creation, communication, leadership development and intentional living by design.

As a former gray area drinker, Kari founded GrayTonic & the Question the Drink movement in 2018 after her own experience of “living in the gray” led her to the service of others. She offers individual and group coaching for business leaders seeking wellness, performance, and better relationships without alcohol. Kari has also co-authored two books, The Successful Mind, Tools for Living a Purposeful, Productive, and Happy Life, along with her second book, Limitless, a Wall Street Journal #1 Bestseller!

02:10 Introduction and Welcome

02:18 Kari's Personal Journey

05:08 Discovering Gray Area Drinking

05:47 Understanding Gray Areas in Life

14:10 The Decide Model of Change

23:55 The Saber Method for Emotional Regulation

27:50 Radical Honesty and Inner Guidance

28:47 The Power of Choice

29:19 Planting Seeds of Change

29:49 The Journey to Sobriety

31:27 Finding Support and Guidance

32:01 The Birth of a Coaching Career

34:52 Embracing Breathwork

37:27 The Importance of Self-Relationship

39:03 Overcoming Trauma and Identity

44:16 The Role of Gratitude

46:15 Building a Coaching Business

49:21 Sharing Stories and Wisdom

52:38 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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Join me on The Beauty In The Mess for an enlightening conversation on "School Safety: The First Five Minutes Can Save Your Child’s Life" with Daniel Dluzneski!

With the school year just beginning, school safety and what to do when there is an active shooter are very important and relevant topics! 🌟👩‍⚕️

In this episode, Dan shares his journey from being in the Secret Service to becoming the Coordinator of Emergency Management, Safety and Security for one of the largest school districts in Florida. There, he was responsible for the safety of over 100,000 students in 140 schools! 💡❤️

Dan stresses that you should talk to your kids about their school's emergency drills! It might be difficult, but understanding how schools handle crises is crucial. As a parent or guardian, you need to know how your school plans to handle such an emergency. There are less than optimum plans being implemented at some schools. 🏫🔒

Ask your children:

• Are they locking down the classrooms?
• Having the kids literally run out of classrooms?
• Throwing objects at the gunman during drills?
• What are the kids being told to do?
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You need to know the statistically best way that things should be handled, and you need to know how your school is handling it. If you have concerns, attend school board meetings & make your voice heard. A united group of parents can drive change. If that doesn’t work, seek out your legislators. 📣

02:00 Introduction: Engaging with Your Kids

40:37 Understanding School Emergency Drills

40:55 Parental Involvement and School Safety

41:35 Taking Action: School Board and Legislation

42:25 Resources for Proper Emergency Drills

42:40 Conclusion: Leveraging Available Information

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In this episode of 'The Beauty In The Mess,' Dr. Susan Landers, a retired neonatologist and author of 'So Many Babies,' shares her journey through the challenges of a demanding medical career and motherhood. She discusses the impact of work-life balance, the struggles of burnout, and the importance of self-care for working mothers. Dr. Landers offers practical advice on managing emotional exhaustion and emphasizes the necessity of human connection and prioritizing one’s well-being. Listeners will gain insights into dealing with parental guilt, setting boundaries, and finding empowerment in sharing experiences with others.

02:04 Introduction and Welcome

02:17 Journey to Neonatology

03:05 Balancing Career and Family

04:35 Struggles with Burnout

06:13 Finding a New Path

10:43 Writing and Advocacy

14:16 Challenges of Caregiving

28:17 Work-Life Balance

33:30 Balancing Emotional Labor in Relationships

36:46 Understanding and Addressing Burnout

38:35 Steps to Recover from Burnout

40:39 The Power of Nature and Journaling

42:49 Connecting with Friends and Self-Care

49:12 The Concept of a 'Good Enough' Mother

53:26 Insights from 'So Many Babies'

56:26 Addressing Feelings of Unworthiness

57:53 Where to Find More from Dr. Landers

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A Journey of Self-Love and Healing with Jessica Evans

In this episode of 'Beauty and the Mess,' I welcome Jessica, the author of 'Fade to Light,' who shares her remarkable journey of transformation. Jessica recounts her decision to leave a successful career in 2019 to pursue a life of writing and creativity. She delves into the process of writing her memoir, the cathartic experiences of confronting her past, and the unexpected healing it brought. Jessica opens up about her complex childhood, marked by trauma and restrictive religious beliefs, and how she embarked on a decades-long journey of self-love and acceptance. She discusses the practice of self-love, the impact of grief on her outlook on life, and the importance of introducing unconditional love in parenting. This heartfelt conversation sheds light on the power of owning one's story, the art of prayer however that looks for you, and the continual effort to build a nurturing and loving relationship with oneself.

01:57 Introduction and Welcome

02:05 Jessica's Journey to Becoming an Author

04:02 The Healing Power of Writing

04:32 Exploring Childhood and Family Dynamics

06:03 Reconnecting with the Past

08:46 The Love Project: A Journey to Self-Love

10:55 Overcoming the Inner Critic

16:10 Acceptance and Moving Forward

18:39 Navigating Family Estrangement

26:43 Parenting and Building Bonds

28:41 The Impact of Loss and Grief

29:09 Writing as a Healing Journey

32:04 The Concept of Self-Love

40:33 The Power of Gratitude

46:09 Redefining Prayer

48:39 Final Reflections and Gratitude

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Journey Beyond Inflammation: Sherry Diamond’s Balance 4 Life

In this episode of 'The Beauty In The Mess,' Sherry Diamond, a wellness coach and founder of Balance 4  Life, shares her transformative journey from struggling with weight and pre-diabetes to losing 103 pounds and maintaining her health through a researched, anti-inflammatory diet. Sherry discusses the detrimental effects of processed foods and sugars, the importance of clean eating, and how her diet program helps others achieve lasting health and wellness. She also delves into not just clean eating but clean living by watching all of the products she puts in or on her body. Additionally, she also touches on the mental and emotional hurdles people face when making lifestyle changes and stresses the importance of a positive mindset and prioritizing health. The conversation includes practical advice on meal prep, identifying signs of inflammation, and navigating social pressures while maintaining healthy habits.

01:55 Introduction and Welcoming Sherry

02:06 Sherry's Journey to Wellness

04:55 Understanding Inflammation and Diet

07:36 Sherry's Program and Meal Prep

10:39 Maintaining Weight Loss and Healthy Eating

13:04 Challenges and Misconceptions in Health

14:35 Personal Experiences and Overcoming Health Issues

17:43 The Role of Diet in Managing Inflammation

22:22 The Impact of Processed Foods and Chemicals

35:09 Weight Loss Medications and Clean Ingredients

40:32 Navigating Grocery Options

41:20 Recipe Sharing and Program Details

43:36 Essential Oils and Natural Remedies

46:33 Overcoming Addictions and Cravings

49:36 Maintaining Health and Avoiding Inflammation

01:06:03 The Impact of Stress on Health

01:011:27 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Mastering Self-Awareness, Accountability, and Growth with Kyle Gillette

For this episode, I am happy to welcome Kyle Gillette to the show. Kyle is a successful business and mindset coach and founder of the Blue Shirt Leadership Framework. He discusses his unique journey from growing up on an orange farm to creating a transformative leadership framework. Kyle explains the core elements of the BLUE acronym, which stands for Be a self-aware leader, Lead with accountability, Use a growth mindset, and Empower others. He shares insights into helping 'dad-preneurs' and pet resort owners overcome limiting beliefs and empowering employees. The conversation delves into techniques for self-empowerment, maintaining work-life balance, and utilizing frameworks like passive, active, and self-accountability. Kyle also touches upon his approach to using hypnotherapy and NLP for instantaneously breaking bad habits and achieving goals.

02:22 Introduction and Welcome

02:36 Kyle's Backstory: From Orange Farm to Business Mentor

03:01 The Blue Shirt Leadership Framework Explained

03:41 Journey to Business Success

05:17 Focusing on Dadpreneurs and Pet Resort Owners

05:52 Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs

10:45 Empowering Others: The Five Steps

14:34 Accountability: The Heart of Leadership

15:53 Personal Accountability and Goal Setting

20:06 Tracking Life and Business Metrics

26:57 The Power of Five-Word Stories

28:23 Learning from Negative Experiences

29:00 The Growth in the Valleys

31:04 Forming New Habits: How Long Does It Take?

32:50 Instantaneous Change: Techniques and Examples

36:11 Creating a Personal Avatar for Long-Term Success

38:01 Reframing Bad Habits with NLP

39:43 The Role of Hypnosis in NLP

48:03 The Impact of Gratitude on Leadership

49:27 Conclusion and Contact Information

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The Journey from Anxiety to Healing with Dr. Rodger

In this episode of 'Beauty in the Mess,' Michele welcomes Dr. Rodger, a best-selling author who specializes in personal transformation. Dr. Rodger shares his backstory, revealing a troubled childhood affected by anxiety, and explains how practices like Tai Chi and Qigong helped him overcome his struggles. They delve into the differences between Tai Chi and Qigong, discuss the significance of proper breathing and posture, and touch on techniques for mental and physical healing. The conversation also explores the concepts of willpower, habit formation, and the power of manifesting one's desires. Listeners will gain insights into ancient practices for achieving holistic wellness and integrating mind and body.

Dr. Symeon Rodger's more “sedate” side has expressed itself as a university professor, a married priest of the Eastern Orthodox Church and a best-selling author on the personal transformation methods of ancient traditions. On the more “edgy” side, Symeon is a martial arts expert, a certified emergency management professional, and trained in counter-terrorism by veterans of the US and Israeli special forces. He specializes in everything related to mindset and peak performance, and has taught Mind-Body Integration methods to thousands worldwide over the past 18 years.

02:05 Introduction and Welcome

02:13 Dr. Roger's Backstory: Overcoming Anxiety

05:07 Discovering Tai Chi and Its Impact

09:03 Understanding Tai Chi and Qigong

21:18 The Importance of Proper Breathing

25:00 Healing Practices and Techniques

26:23 Exploring Energy Healing Modalities

27:09 Mind-Body Integration Explained

28:12 The Intelligence of the Heart

31:31 Exercise: Focusing Mental Attention

35:54 Manifesting and Revising the Past

40:05 Achieving Unstoppable Willpower

43:33 The Role of Passion in Hard Work

47:31 Final Thoughts and Resources

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In this episode of 'The Beauty In The Mess,' Michele welcomes Tracy Desjardins, a coach who helps women heal from chronic dieting and emotional eating. Tracy shares her personal journey, starting from her early struggles with dieting and binge eating to her eventual aha moment in her late forties. She discusses the importance of telling one's food story, mindfulness, discovering personal values, and building a balanced relationship with food. Tracy talks about her five-step healing pathway, the importance of rejecting diet mentality, and fostering self-acceptance and compassion. The episode delves into practical tips for managing cravings, food boundaries, and integrating joyful movement into daily life. Tracy also introduces her book 'Diet Free Diva' and various resources designed to help women build healthier relationships with food.

Tracy is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), a Mind Body Eating Coach (IPE), a Fitness Professional (ACE) and the international best-selling author of The Diet-Free Diva. Her focus for coaching is dedicated to helping other women find freedom from the shackles of dieting and emotional eating challenges, and to find sustainable peace with food, body, and self so they can live their life on their own trusted terms, without ever going on another restrictive diet again.

02:33 Introduction and Welcoming Tracy

02:41 Tracy's Personal Journey with Dieting

05:39 The Turning Point: Fitness and Realizations

08:02 Struggles and Realizations in Adulthood

11:40 Mindful Eating and Emotional Healing

20:50 Five-Step Approach to Healing

31:36 Skepticism About Intermittent Fasting

32:02 Personal Experiences with Intermittent Fasting

33:32 Trusting Your Intuition

33:27 Challenges with Food and Social Situations

34:34 The Role of Fitness in Well-being

35:32 Finding Enjoyable Physical Activities

38:25 The Importance of Good Energy

39:14 Addressing Sleep Issues

40:56 Keys to Sustainable Eating

43:17 Mindfulness and Childhood Influences

46:03 Self-Compassion and Healing

46:52 Journaling and Positive Self-Talk

50:03 Emotional Eating Rescue

52:02 Coaching Programs and Resources

53:30 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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Melding Neurocoaching with Functional Medicine with Cristy Murray

In this episode of 'The Beauty In The Mess', host Michele welcomes Neurocoach, Cristy, who shares her journey from being an infertility survivor to becoming a health coach specializing in helping women overcome generational trauma and narcissistic relationships. Cristy delves into neurocoaching tactics used to rewire the brain’s responses to deep-rooted beliefs and behaviors passed down through generations. She explains the tools and methods, like the STEPDAR process and brain priming, which help clients reshape their emotional and physical responses to achieve a healthier mindset. Additionally, Cristy discusses functional medicine's role in understanding how diet, stress, and lifestyle impact holistic well-being. Tune in to learn how blending neuro-coaching and functional medicine can pave the way for emotional and physical transformation.

02:14 Introduction and Welcome

02:22 Christy's Backstory: From Infertility to Neuro Coaching

03:23 Understanding Generational Trauma

06:17 Rewiring the Brain: Techniques and Processes

11:43 The STEPDAR Method for Managing Triggers

25:26 Combining Functional Medicine with Neuro Coaching

29:22 Setting Healthy Boundaries

30:17 Societal Programming and Emotional Eating

30:37 The Minions Movie and Emotional Eating

31:53 Fitness and Neurocoaching

32:28 Stress and Its Impact on Health

35:49 Continuous Glucose Monitoring

40:40 Procrastination and Dopamine

46:52 Setting Boundaries and Personal Growth

52:18 Conclusion and Contact Information

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