The Simplifiers Podcast

What if I told you that if you knew what your Myers-Briggs personality type was, it could help you avoid burnout… would you be curious to learn more? As you may know, there are 16 different personality types and in fact, there are secrets to how each individually face, process, and handle stressful situations.

My all-star special guest today is author and psychotherapist Jessica Butts and she's simplifying how to use the Myers-Briggs to avoid burnout. She's helped clients around the world to create a brand new definition of success, utilizing a tool kit built for your personality type. Because when you know more about who you are (deep down inside), you become empowered to make lasting, positive changes that help you stay in flow more often.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why we hear about burnout being such a prevalent thing these days and her theory on the root cause

• We talked about the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types and why this tool has helped her and her clients to avoid burnout

• When we suppress our Intuition and look outside of ourselves to social media influencers, what actually is happening here… she teaches us how to look within

• How to tune out the external noise and distractions, so that you can create your own unique path with your career

• …and ultimately, we talked about "healing the hustle," what that means, and how to redefine success on your terms, based on your personality type.

You can do it, I believe in you… it's time to simplify!

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/jessica-butts-how-to-use-the-Myers-Briggs-to-avoid-burnout-part-one-all-star

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to identify your pain points in life. This conversation has really stuck with me this entire week through, because let's face it… we as humans are conditioned to avoid pain at whatever cost, right? But then, ironically, we sometimes stay in situations that cause a lot of pain and strife for fear of the unknown on the other side once we take the leap. (That doesn't make any sense at all!)

I know, for me, when I make a Bold Ask out into the world, I'm always fully supported. I may not always get what I want, when I want it, but I do know that I'm making forward progress and building incrementally on my confidence and courage. And maybe that's the secret to what Eleanor is talking about here?

Now, if you haven't heard part one, go back and listen to that one first. But if you're ready to continue on, let's pick back up here with my conversation with leadership expert Eleanor Beaton as she simplifies how to identify your pain points in life.

It's time to simplify… Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why we (as humans) tend to avoid acknowledging our pain points in our career and in our non-work lives

• How to identify the pain points (and roadblocks) in our life that are holding us back from reaching our full potential by doing a Pain Audit

• What she means by the phrase "using pain to prune your life" - and how to begin to do it

• Learn to release these pain points with intentionality in a practical way

• …and ultimately, she talks about the 3 P's (Power, Presence, and Position) - a simple and profound framework that helps her prune the pain points in her work and in life... and find real freedom.

You can do it, I believe in you… it's time to simplify!

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/eleanor-beaton-how-to-identify-your-pain-points-in-life-part-two-all-star

At times, it's obvious to identify your pain points in life - those things that cause you stress, strife, or leave you feeling like things are starting to go off course and you're not sure how to get back on track. But what about the things in your work and life that are causing you pain that you are oblivious to? How do you begin to courageously work through these elements to get unstuck and start to live the life that you actually want?

My all-star special guest today is leadership expert Eleanor Beaton and she's simplifying how to identify your pain points in life… and do something about it. She believes that when you take action to acknowledge, understand, and release your pain points one by one, your entire life trajectory changes. Easier said than done? Not exactly… Step one is listening to this conversation and then doing something about it.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why we (as humans) tend to avoid acknowledging our pain points in our career and in our non-work lives

• How to identify the pain points (and roadblocks) in our life that are holding us back from reaching our full potential by doing a Pain Audit

• What she means by the phrase "using pain to prune your life" - and how to begin to do it

• Learn to release these pain points with intentionality in a practical way

• …and ultimately, she talks about the 3 P's (Power, Presence, and Position) - a simple and profound framework that helps her prune the pain points in her work and in life... and find real freedom.

You can do it, I believe in you… it's time to simplify!

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/eleanor-beaton-how-to-identify-your-pain-points-in-life-part-one-all-star

What does it take to create (real) social change and a deeper sense of 'belonging' in your work? We look to the change makers and the trailblazers out in the world (just like you and me!) to show us how it's done.

My all-star special guest today is Jess Weiner and she is simplifying how to create social change & 'belonging' in your work. She's been working with brands (big and small - like Barbie with Mattel) over the last 20 years to better represent people in their media, marketing, and advertising.

One thing to keep in mind… She's one person, just like you and me. Just one person who's committed to making the world a better place through her work. And with the assistance of her lean and mighty team, they are helping global brands, businesses, and organizations to have better conversations with their consumers, be more aware of current cultural trends, and ultimately, create powerful social change that shifts our culture in a positive way.

So if you work with brands currently, no matter if they are big or small, my hope is that today's conversation inspires you. Go deeper, ask the hard questions. Listen to not only what's being said inside the boardroom, but also on the outside by their consumers. And begin to connect the dots on how cultivating a deeper sense of 'belonging' through your work could also spark greater social change in small (and BIG!) ways in the year ahead.

Here's how.

• How to ensure that everyone not only has a seat at the table, but also have a voice that is being heard

• A few simple questions you could ask your clients that would begin to create social change through their work, as inspired by Jess' work with Mattel's Barbie and Dove

• Why it's important to "leverage your privilege to amplify other's voices"

• How to make this an ongoing, impactful shift, rather than a flashy, "one-and-done" mentality that our clients tend to opt for

• How to cultivate 'belonging' in your own team, starting with yourself as the business owner

• Why the current "hustle & grind" culture that is being preached to entrepreneurs these days is a trap and how to avoid the "compare & despair" rat race

When I watched Jess' TEDx talk called "The Confidence Myth," I knew I wanted to chat with her on the podcast. She's a wealth of knowledge, a good egg, and an all-around inspirational entrepreneur out in the world, #doingthething. Enjoy!

Q: Are you ready to create social change? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing!

Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/jess-weiner-how-I-created-social-change-with-Barbie-all-star

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this all-star conversation, all about how to relax your mind. Now, I'm not talking about numbing out or escaping from the stress and overwhelm but actually getting to a state of peace about where things are at, personally and professionally for you. Is it possible?

Now, if you haven't heard part one, go back and listen to that one first. But if you're ready to continue on, let's pick back up here with my conversation with Peter Russell as he simplifies how to relax your mind.

It's time to simplify…Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• For many "Type A control freaks," it's hard to let go… Peter shows us a better way, letting in and letting be

• In a culture that glorifies BUSY, how to return to a natural (relaxed) mind, yet still get things done

• What the parable of the rope is and how it applies to our minds

• If we release our thoughts, feelings, interpretations, beliefs and expectations, what's left? What you could hold on to that creates a sense of identity and safety

• …and ultimately, how this practice of relaxing your mind helps to improve your relationships both personally and professionally.

Ok, let's roll the tape back to September 2021 when this conversation originally aired and simplify how to relax your mind with author Peter Russell.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/peter-russell-relax-your-mind-part-two-all-star-310

What would it take to relax your mind? Now, I'm not talking about numbing out or escaping from the stress and overwhelm but actually getting to a state of peace about where things are at, personally and professionally for you. Is it possible?

My all-star special guest today is Peter Russell and he's simplifying how to relax your mind. Spoiler alert: it's all about letting go of your mindset as holding on creates tension and unmet expectations. Peter shows us that what we get hung up on are generally not the tangible problems we face in the present… but rather, the thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and expectations that we have about them. This is what trips us up, yet they aren't actual things… they only exist in our mind. So, when we learn to strip them of their power, we relax our minds and gain greater peace of mind, no matter what turbulence might be happening around us.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• For many "Type A control freaks," it's hard to let go… Peter shows us a better way, letting in and letting be

• In a culture that glorifies BUSY, how to return to a natural (relaxed) mind, yet still get things done

• What the parable of the rope is and how it applies to our minds

• If we release our thoughts, feelings, interpretations, beliefs and expectations, what's left? What you could hold on to that creates a sense of identity and safety

• …and ultimately, how this practice of relaxing your mind helps to improve your relationships both personally and professionally.

Ok, let's roll the tape back to September 2021 when this conversation originally aired and simplify how to relax your mind with author Peter Russell.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/peter-russell-relax-your-mind-part-one-all-star-309

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to reawaken your sexy side. Whooo boy, this one is taking off like wildfire! I know this would be a hot topic and I'm so pleased to share this all-star conversation with you, so we can collectively dust off the cobwebs and re-emerge together.

Now, if you haven't heard part one, go back and listen to that one first. But if you're ready to continue on, let's pick back up here with my conversation with author Jolie Dawn as she simplifies how to reawaken your sexy side.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she defines "sexuality" vs. "sexiness" - what each are and and more importantly, what modern culture tries to sell and tell you they are, that simply isn't true

• Jolie shares the secrets to becoming "a Creatrix in your own life" - what that means and how to do it

• What the 4 things you must consider the next time you get triggered that'll help you deflect and recover fast

• How to live a prosperous life, instead of just enduring and surviving, which many of us have done these last few years in a pandemic

• …and ultimately, we talked about sex-magic… how to unlock this powerful energy in how we show up in our work and lives.

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/jolie-dawn-reawaken-your-sexy-side-part-two-308

Let's spice things up a bit and talk about how to reawaken your sexy side. If you've been feeling like your confidence has gone into hibernation these last couple of years, this episode is especially for you.

My all-star special guest today is author Jolie Dawn and she's simplifying how to reawaken your sexy side. She believes that "your feminine pleasure is the gateway to your expression, your creativity and your deepest inner wisdom… that when you're turned on, you're connected to Life Force creation energy," which changes your entire outlook on your work and life. And all of this highly intrigues me! If your sexuality has laid dormant due to big changes in your life or felt so distant from your true identity for way too long, Jolie has the antidote to help you re-emerge.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she defines "sexuality" vs. "sexiness" - what each are and and more importantly, what modern culture tries to sell and tell you they are, that simply isn't true

• Jolie shares the secrets to becoming "a Creatrix in your own life" - what that means and how to do it

• What the 4 things you must consider the next time you get triggered that'll help you deflect and recover fast

• How to live a prosperous life, instead of just enduring and surviving, which many of us have done these last few years in a pandemic

• …and ultimately, we talked about sex-magic… how to unlock this powerful energy in how we show up in our work and lives.

If you haven't listened to this month's guided visualization exercise yet, I highly recommend cueing it up and listening to it after this episode, especially if you're feeling stuck and want to integrate some of this deep wisdom into your body.

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/jolie-dawn-reawaken-your-sexy-side-part-one-307

Are you ready to create more pleasure in your life? Well, buckle up, buttercup and let's take a walk together. You'll want to listen to this one without others around, trust me.

My all-star special guest today is author Laura Zam and she's simplifying how to create more pleasure in life. Let's face it… a life worth living isn't solely about work, money, and success. In fact, some would say (including me) that those things are a small sliver of what makes a life whole. Let's talk about pleasure, desire, sex and asking for what you really, really want… my goodness, now THAT'S a great topic to simplify!

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why pleasure is a key component to living a whole life

• How to begin to ask for what you desire, especially if you've been a people pleaser for so long

• What to do if you've got zero libido, feeling overworked, and on the verge of burnout

• For those who might be dealing with past sexual trauma, she shares her personal story and what helped her reemerge stronger

• …and ultimately, where you can find more time in your schedule, especially during the holidays for pleasure.

Remember, we are not robots and we cannot focus on our work 24/7… as humans, we need to define our desires, learn to discern which are the healthiest for us to attract, and communicate them with others. Laura shares her journey creating more pleasure in her life and what she learned all along the way. No matter if you're single, married, male, female or none of the above, this one's for you!

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/laura-zam-create-more-pleasure-all-star-306

We are continuing our all-star season, bringing back some of my favorite conversations from the vaults of The Simplifiers Podcast and sharing them once again. I think that this one (which originally aired in June 2020) with author Nancy Levin fits so well inside the theme of "self-discipline" that we are exploring this month.

So, how do you set healthy boundaries in life, especially if you feel like yours get trampled on over and over again? In my mind, boundaries are in fact, one of the very best ways to cultivate self-discipline, helping you keep your eye on the prize of what you want most in life.

Therefore, it's a delight to feature this all-episode once again. Through her books, Nancy helps overachieving people-pleasers learn to live life on their own terms. Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why some women struggle to define and uphold their boundaries, personally or professionally

• How to begin the process of defining your boundaries by writing a "boundary script"

• What to do if you're attempting to conquer codependent behaviors

• The steps to creating your own "boundary pyramid," a simple tool to help you set healthy boundaries

• How to say 'no' effectively and stick with it

…and ultimately, understanding what your "bottom-line boundary" is and how to set it and communicate it with others, confidently.

You can do it, I believe in you… it's time to simplify!

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/nancy-levin-how-to-set-healthy-boundaries-all-star-305