The Simplifiers Podcast

Let's talk about cooking, more specifically, let's simplify how to cook lighter with your Instant Pot! It's happened, I too have jumped on the bandwagon of cooking with an Instant Pot… and can I say, I LOVE IT. It makes batch cooking a cinch and the versatility of what you can make, my goodness, I feel like I'm just scratching the surface!

My special guest today is celebrity cookbook author, Jeffrey Eisner and he's simplifying how to cook lighter with an Instant Pot. While yes, you could make super gooey, creamy and decadent meals like mac-n-cheese in your Instant Pot, Jeffrey is also going to show us a way to lighten it all up, cooking to your specific eating lifestyle. Whether it's Keto, Paleo, Gluten-free, or vegetarian and vegan, it's all about eating wholesome, real food that raises your vibration rather than ones that sink you into a food coma and total brain fog… but here's the caveat: he promises we won't lose any of the flavor along the way.

Here's how.

My special guest today is Jeffrey Eisner and he's simplifying how to cook lighter with an Instant Pot.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• For those just getting started using their Instant Pot, the 2-3 tips that would help you feel less intimidated, so you can get going with experimenting, playing and cooking food with it this week

• What "cooking lighter" looks like for him these days and which recipes he's enjoying making right now, which might give you a few ideas on what to cook tonight

• Which must-have staples you need stocked in your pantry, specifically for pressure cooking

• Lawry's seasoned salt

• beef, chicken, vegetable stock, specifically Better than Bouillon concentrated stock base

• dried beans (black, pinto, white beans)

• quinoa, rice (white, brown, wild), and farro

• herbs & spices - TIP: buy one new spice each week to build your pantry and experiment with new flavors!

• How to cook for kids or picky eaters with an Instant Pot - he shares his best advice for parents without much time to cook, but want happy bellies around the dinner table

• …and ultimately, he shared a little bit about his own wellness journey - what he wished he knew earlier on when it comes to eating lighter and maintaining his weight.

Like Jeff, I've struggled with my weight since I was a little girl. The number on the scale would go UP and it'd go down in waves. 20 lbs here, 30 lbs there… ugh. And like Jeff, recently I've started to really pay attention to the food I put into my body. Ask yourself: what is life-giving food for me and my lifestyle? And what isn't?

I hope that wherever you are in your health and wellness journey, you'll find this lighthearted interview inspires you to try something new with your Instant Pot cooking this week.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes with all links mentioned available here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/jeffrey-eisner-cook-lighter-instant-pot-all-star-331

Time for a guided visualization exercise: I want to simplify how to keep calm during the holidays. It's so easy to get caught up in the frenzy at this time of year. It feels like things are cranked to 11 no matter where you go, that it's certainly counter-cultural to buck the system and to do something different. Remain calm, do less, stay present in the moment and choose a better way.

Therefore, I've chosen the theme of CALM for the month ahead. That will be our focus for all episodes on the podcast this month. By tuning in, let's intentionally slow down this month and focus inward

So to kick off the month, today is another guided visualization episode, which we've decided to release on the first Tuesday of every month this season. How does it work? Simple! Let my voice be a guide for you as you focus inward to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers.

Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/guided-how-to-keep-calm-during-the-holidays

Do you want to have a clutter-free Christmas this year? Let's face it… Christmas and the holiday season is here and there's no stopping it now. For some, just the thought of all the to-do's and hanging with the in-laws gives you the hives. For others, the frenzy is exhilarating but by December 27th, you always seem to come down with flu-like symptoms that (totally) flatten you for days. Raise your hand if any of this resonates. But what if this year was simpler? What if this year could be different? And to that, I say YES!

My all-star special guest today is author Kathi Lipp and she's simplifying how to have a clutter-free Christmas. With a bit of humor and a little sass, she's written the book on almost every aspect of the holiday season, helping us decide what to keep, what to scrap, and how to not totally lose your mind along the way. Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she defines what a "clutter-free" Christmas could look like, not only talking about the physical stuff but your schedule and your mental wellness

• Why we tend to get caught up in the holiday frenzy in the first place

• What a "Holiday Mission Statement" is and how to create one with your household

• How to apply 3 of the 21 projects from her book, 'The Christmas Project Planner' in to your life over the coming weeks in simple, practical ways, including:

• How to create your Christmas prep space with a "Magic Christmas Box"

• How to schedule your time for the holidays

How to refresh yourself and carve out some YOU time

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/kathi-lipp-how-to-have-a-clutter-free-Christmas-all-star-330

I'm willing to bet you've either heard someone mention "The 5 Love Languages" recently, or you've read the book, or you've given the book as a wedding gift to a beloved friend. This book has taken the world by storm, remaining on the New York Times bestseller list consistently since 2009!

Dr Gary Chapman is the author of The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts® and many other books.

• More about the 5 Love Languages:

• Words of Affirmation

• Quality Time

• Receiving Gifts

• Acts of Service

• Physical Touch

• How you can tell which your primary love language is

• Why it's important to 'keep our love tank full'

• What couples can do when they are drifting apart

• What some couples believe about marriage and relationships that simply isn't true

• How you can share the love languages with a partner who has a different belief system

• How you can apply these principles at work and in your family

Dr. Chapman is an absolute delight. He's funny, down-to-earth and shares so much wisdom in this all-star episode recorded back in 2018. I hope it brings a smile to your face, and offers you a compass to help navigate tricky relationships this season.

I can only hope that I'll be this bright, warm and full of sparkle at age 81 like he is.

Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/gary-chapman-how-to-simplify-the-5-love-languages-all-star-329

Time for a guided visualization exercise: ask yourself, what is your body trying to tell you right now? Based on the popularity of last month's guided visualization episode, I've decided to release one on the first Tuesday of every month this season. How does it work? Simple! Let my voice be a guide for you as you focus inward to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers.

Before we get started, here are a few things that you'll need to do in order to get the most out of this.

1. Create a safe space - no distractions or interruptions
2. Take 3 intentional breaths together with me
3. Do a body scan and feel your feet
4. Time to visualize what your body is trying to tell you

Listen in and follow along....

I'm on this journey with you as well… learning to listen more to my body, what she needs, wants and desires, too. When I calm my nervous system down, when I tune in on a deeper level, everything changes… for the better.

So, what does your body need right now? Can you give it to them today? And if not today, when? Bit by bit, choice by choice - healing can occur.

You can do this, I believe in you.

It's time to SIMPLIFY.

Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/guided-what-is-your-body-trying-to-tell-you-all-star

Do you wish you could sleep better at night? Insomnia, anyone?! Welp, relief is on the way because we're talking all about sleep on today's episode!

My all-star special guest today is health coach Shae Leonard and she's simplifying how to sleep better at night. Whether it's stress or something else that's keeping you up at night, Shae leads us through seven simple steps to course correct that'll have you sleep like a baby in no time at all.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she defines "sleep hygiene" and why it's so important to focus on this right now

• What the first step is to improve your sleep hygiene to help you sleep better tonight

• What the 7 fundamentals for great sleep hygiene are and how these simple shifts can make a positive impact in the long run

• Everything we need to know about "full-spectrum light" - what it is and why we need to avoid it 1-2 hours before bedtime, plus she shares a few healthy alternatives

• Why we need to avoid amping up our brains at night and those sneaky ways we do it without even knowing it

• …and ultimately, why it is important to "quiet your digestion" at night - how to do it, starting tonight.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/shae-leonard-how-to-sleep-better-at-night-all-star-328

Are you feeling a bit stuck when it comes to your income? Like you've hit a plateau and can't seem to surpass it? We've all been there before at some point in our journey of running a small business and the tendency is to believe the myth that we just need to work HARDER or put in MORE hours or push, push, push until our bodies break and relationships suffer. Bleh… no thanks. There's definitely a better way.

My all-star special guest today is Amira Alvarez and she's simplifying how to make an income breakthrough. She's sharing all the inside secrets on how to master the inner game of entrepreneurship and manage your mindset to grow your business. If you've been pushing for way too long and are ready to try something different, grab a pen and paper… and get ready to take notes. This episode could spark you on a new path towards tripling your income in one year like Amira did.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• What (typically) stops most female small business owners from hitting a certain threshold of income - what's really happening underneath it all

• Working more hours does NOT equal more income… she shares a better way to look at it, strategically:

• identify your blocks

• focus on the most essential, needle-moving actions like sales

• What the 7 questions are that you must ask every single prospective client that's going to help you get closer to 7-figure sales this year:

• What do you want? Then, what's important to you about having that?

• What's stopping you from having what you want?

• So, are you saying… ???

• What happens if you don't solve this?

• Are you committed to solving this?

• Great, would you like to hear about how I can help you with this?

• Would you like to get started today?

• …and ultimately, what the 3 simple and effective ways that you can scale your work this year to significantly increase your income and how to decide which is best, when:

• Raise your prices

• Sell more quantity, and/or

• Add a new channel of income

Remember… you TRULY have unlimited potential and your "old conditioning" and beliefs likely need an upgrade in order to make positive change in your future thoughts, behaviors and actions.

You're on the right path… keep going!

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/amira-alvarez-how-to-make-an-income-breakthrough-all-star-327

Do you need to write and deliver a compelling keynote speech soon? What about a sales pitch? Or do you need to formulate the words to really motivate and empower your audience? If yes, you're in the right place.

My all-star special guest today is professional public speaker Robbie Crabtree and he's simplifying how to write a compelling keynote speech. Writing a compelling speech takes skill, a bit of wit, and a mastery of the craft of storytelling.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why it is important to sharpen your skills as a compelling communicator

• What he learned as an attorney that helped him become a better keynote speaker and communicator

• He reveals his "Performative Speaking" framework and how to create your "go-to" story for your keynote speech. Here are the secrets...

5 ingredients to a good story:

• identify your characters

• define their relationships

• describe the environment with all 5 senses

• create a conflict that needs to be resolved

• have a clear resolutions that ends the story with impact

4 stages of the "Performative Speaking" framework:

• adventure

• adversity

• triumph

• humor

• How to create emotion and captivate your audience in a compelling way

• …and ultimately, we talked about utilizing the power of video - what are some ways you can deliver a keynote speech (or tell your story) online, rather than in person?

It's time to #DoTheThing!

Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/robbie-crabtree-write-a-compelling-keynote-speech-all-star-326

Do you want to write your first book this year? So do I! I'm knee deep in the process already but when I first got started, I know I had swirling thoughts like, "…umm, how do I do that?!"

My all-star special guest today is Elizabeth Kracht and she is simplifying how to write your first book. If you've never done it before, it can be a mystifying and harrowing process. Do you self-publish or not? Do you write the whole book or just start with a rough outline? And where in the world do you meet a literary agent?? So many questions… all the questions! Don't worry, I asked them ALL for you.

My hope is that today's conversation spins you in the right direction if you're just getting started on writing your first book.

Here's how.

• What the very first step is that you need to take once you've decided to write a book

• A few questions that'll help you define the core building blocks of your book and ensure you stay on track throughout the entire writing process. Ask yourself…

• What do you most want to say with your work and WHY?

• How do you want to help people with this book?

• Who is your exact target audience?

• How to decide which genre is the very best for the message you want to convey and she shared a few different genre options that are best if you're writing a non-fiction book

• What elements you'll need to include in your book proposal, including…

• the overview

• the target audience

• about the author section

• your marketing plan

• your list of competitive titles

• the chapter outline

• a couple sample chapters

• All about the bells and whistles… what are a few additional features that you could include in your book that would make it a richer reading experience and more exciting for your reader? Things like…

• case studies

• music playlists

• worksheets & journaling prompts

• recipes and more

• How to format your book, especially if you're publishing in the US

If you're anything like me, I bet half of your heart is totally excited about the writing process and ready to dive in… and the other half is utterly petrified! It's the fact that "you don't know what you don't know" that makes the entire process exhilarating.

That's why most people don't do it. It's the great unknown and it's much, much easier to sit back, instead of taking action on this dream. But if you're tuning in right now and you hear that Divine whisper in your heart telling you to "write that book!" - my hope is that today's conversation gives you a little more confidence and a whole lot of spark to go out and #dothething! Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/elizabeth-kracht-how-to-write-your-first-book-all-star-325

Are you ready to step up and be the CEO of your well-being? If last year taught us anything at all, it reminded us of how incredibly important it is to take good care of our body, mind, and spirit in order to stay grounded through big change. Self-care is no longer a "should" but a "must-have" priority to maintain your well-being as an entrepreneur.

My all-star special guest today is author Naz Beheshti and she's simplifying how to be the CEO of your well-being. Like a CEO, you're setting the vision for the year ahead, making calculated predictions that will hopefully pay off in the months to come and equally, making cuts where necessary. All of this requires a whole new vantage point on how you live your life and a possible shift in your mindset to level up.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• What she learned while working as Steve Jobs' executive assistant, inside the pressure cooker of Silicon Valley… how this brilliant person took great care of himself and equally grew the Apple brand simultaneously

• Her book is called "Pause. Breathe. Choose." - we take a deep dive into all three sections and she defines what mindfulness could look like through a pandemic

• How to make better choices that will help us manage our stress and build resilience, using the ACE Method: acute, chronic, eustress

• …and ultimately, what the "3 P's to well-being" are - pain, prana and purpose, understanding how we can tap into all three areas to our advantage, through our work. We also do a breathwork exercise together to build that prana life-force energy.

It was fascinating to hear her stories of working with Steve Jobs early on in her career, to really get an insider's peek into that world when Apple was booming.

And it certainly rings true for me… when I take good care of myself, get enough sleep, drink more water than coffee, move my body, take time to focus in on my breath, rest, reflect and prioritize it into my daily schedule, I become a better CEO for The Simplifiers. Opportunities (magically) open up and I achieve flow state for longer periods of time.

This is truly living a simplified, joy-filled life. And I hope today's conversation sparks something new for you, as well.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/naz-beheshti-be-the-CEO-of-your-well-being-all-star-324