The Simplifiers Podcast

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to stop yo-yo-dieting… and boy howdy, this is certainly a HOT topic. You see, modern culture doesn't want you to realize that everything you need to get off this crazy train is well within your grasp right now. It instead wants you to keep consuming, keep falling off the wagon, keep shaming yourself to only repeat the cycle over and over and over again. Yo-yo dieting is a trap… and you know this, you ALWAYS regain the weight back (if not more). Enough. Time to choose something different.

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 all-star conversation with author and nutrition educator Jovanka Ciares as she simplifies how to stop yo-yo dieting. All of this will help you make better choices in life. It's time to simplify…

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she defines what "wellness" is, especially in this day and age when fast food and instant gratification is slowly killing us all

• Have you noticed? Why people of color are rarely represented in the billion-dollar industry of health and wellness and how to make a positive change here

• What are some practical ways we can incorporate more plant-based whole foods into our meals, especially when we're limited on time

• Why herbs are an important, secret weapon to healing and to a healthy lifestyle - as part of what she calls the Reclaiming Wellness Method

…and ultimately, when people are ready to stop yo-yo dieting, she talks about the role that music and community plays in all of this.

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/jovanka-ciares-stop-yo-yo-dieting-part-two-all-star

Are you ready to stop yo-yo dieting once and for all? Lord knows, it doesn't work but we get woo-ed by the bright, shiny object syndrome of magic pills and "5 steps to the body you desire" nonsense that's shoved down our throats especially in these months leading up to summer. Enough. Let's make a choice to try something different.

My special guest today on this all-star episode is author Jovanka Ciares and she's simplifying how to stop yo-yo dieting and instead, reclaim your wellness. She shares age-old practices from around the world that help us all lead a healthy, happy and beautiful life, regardless of our age, gender, ethnicity, income or social status. So, if you're tired of bouncing from one doctor's office to the next and packing on more prescription pills and pounds around the midsection than ever before… Jovanka shares a better way to create your own wellness journey that works specifically for you and your body.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she defines what "wellness" is, especially in this day and age when fast food and instant gratification is slowly killing us all
• Have you noticed? Why people of color are rarely represented in the billion-dollar industry of health and wellness and how to make a positive change here
• What are some practical ways we can incorporate more plant-based whole foods into our meals, especially when we're limited on time
• Why herbs are an important, secret weapon to healing and to a healthy lifestyle - as part of what she calls the Reclaiming Wellness Method
• …and ultimately, when people are ready to stop yo-yo dieting, she talks about the role that music and community plays in all of this.

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/jovanka-ciares-stop-yo-yo-dieting-part-one-all-star

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to adopt a healthy mindset. For me, the more and more I discuss how the subconscious in our brains work, the more I get genuinely curious with how the mind, body and spirit work in harmony. Even deeper still, what happens when one is out of whack? Does it affect your ability to make wise decisions (Yes.) Does it hijack your day and jeopardize where you are headed next? (Yes and yes.) So yeah, let's talk about it.

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 Toks Aruoture as she simplifies how to adopt a healthy mindset.

It's time to simplify… Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why the "back-to-school" season is a particularly great time to refresh your mindset
• Her beliefs on why "everything that happens in your life is directly related to your mindset"
• What roadblocks and hindrances that you might have (consciously or unconsciously) that are keeping you from having a healthy mindset
• How to "play big" in life and (as she says), unwrap your gifts that'll help you thrive

…and ultimately, why she believes authenticity is the key ingredient to a healthy mindset and how to be more authentic in your work and life.

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

It's time to #DoTheThing

---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/toks-aruoture-how-to-adopt-a-healthy-mindset-part-two-all-star

Are you ready to learn how to adopt a healthy mindset? Because the truth is, when you get your mind in a healthy place, everything else starts to (like magic) slot into place. Have you noticed this? Opportunities open up, people pop into your mind and when you reach out to them, collaborations get sparked and life begins to unfold in beautiful ways. Abundance is found where there was once scarcity. So again, the question really is… are you ready?

My special guest today is Toks Aruoture and she's simplifying how to adopt a healthy mindset. She believes that when you realize and understand that everything that has happened and will happen in your life is 100% directly related to your mind, your whole reality changes. And so she poses a very simple question for you to ponder while listening to our conversation, "what healthy seeds will you plant in your mind today?"

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why the "back-to-school" season is a particularly great time to refresh your mindset
• Her beliefs on why "everything that happens in your life is directly related to your mindset"
• What roadblocks and hindrances that you might have (consciously or unconsciously) that are keeping you from having a healthy mindset
• How to "play big" in life and (as she says), unwrap your gifts that'll help you thrive

…and ultimately, why she believes authenticity is the key ingredient to a healthy mindset and how to be more authentic in your work and life.

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/toks-aruoture-how-to-adopt-a-healthy-mindset-part-one-all-star

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this all-star conversation, all about how to develop your psychic gifts and I'm curious…. Has the world around you changed a bit? For example, have you noticed your interactions with people in your everyday life seem a bit different or have you noticed little signals or cues that you hadn't spotted before like the perfect song came on the radio at that very perfect moment? The truth is… they've been there all along, it's just that you're now open to receive them.

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 MaryAnn DiMarco as she simplifies how to develop your psychic gifts. All of this will help you make better choices in life.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she believes that everyone is capable of being psychic… What are the clues you could look for (in yourself and the signs/signals around us) to confirm this?
• Why it's important to "get the ego in check" in order to channel the Universe's energy and your "Universal team"
• What the 6 ways that Spirit communicates with us are through sensory input
• How to put boundaries into play in a practical way when tapping into your psychic gifts
• …and ultimately, you'll learn that balance is a large part of integrating Divine Guidance into everyday life - MaryAnn shows us 1-2 ways we can do this, starting today.

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/maryann-dimarco-develop-your-psychic-gifts-part-two-all-star

What if you could develop your psychic gifts to help you have a better understanding of life and your purpose? Would you be open to receiving this gift?

My all-star special guest today is author MaryAnn DiMarco and she's simplifying how to develop your psychic gifts. It's that deep inner knowing that guides you through life if you listen to it. For me, it's like having a sherpa who's running alongside me, helping me to make wise decisions and see the bigger picture, too.

MaryAnn believes that everyone (yes, even you) can access this divine guidance to enhance your everyday life and better serve others.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she believes that everyone is capable of being psychic… What are the clues you could look for (in yourself and the signs/signals around us) to confirm this?
• Why it's important to "get the ego in check" in order to channel the Universe's energy and your "Universal team"
• What the 6 ways that Spirit communicates with us are through sensory input
• How to put boundaries into play in a practical way when tapping into your psychic gifts
• …and ultimately, you'll learn that balance is a large part of integrating Divine Guidance into everyday life - MaryAnn shows us 1-2 ways we can do this, starting today.

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/maryann-dimarco-develop-your-psychic-gifts-part-one-all-star

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to leap into something new. And since then, I've been really thinking about the crazy ideas and dreams that I (too) have put on the back burner for way, way too long. Like writing a book, delivering a TED talk, and getting back to painting large-scale canvases for fun. Why do we stall on the things that matter most to us? Matthew really dives deep into this and how to get unstuck.

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 Matthew Dicks as he simplifies how to leap into something new.

It's time to simplify… Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why the word "someday" is his least favorite word in the English language and how you can replace it in your vocabulary
• Instead of asking your 8 year old Inner Child for advice, why you need to ask the 100 year old version of yourself instead - you might be surprised by what you hear!
• He spends nearly the entire first half of his latest book "Someday is Today" on the concept of time - why that is and how to radically adjust your viewpoint on time in order to take the leap into something new
• What the importance is of saying "yes" - especially now, when unexpected opportunities come along - and why that helps boost your radiance
• What the "Spotlight Effect" is and why that might be a roadblock keeping you from trying something new
• …and ultimately, if it's fear that keeping you from making decisions that propel your creative life forward, how to navigate this as you set your horizon point for where you actually want to be next.

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/matthew-dicks-how-to-leap-into-something-new-part-two-all-star

Are you looking to leap into something new soon? Maybe you've been thinking about writing a book, starting a new relationship or making a big career leap… but something has been stopping you from doing the thing, for like, way too long? What is it and how do we overcome that hesitation?

My special guest today is author and storyteller Matthew Dicks and he's simplifying how to leap into something new. As Matthew puts it… "Are you good at dreaming about what you're going to accomplish 'someday' but not good at finding the time and getting started? How will you actually make that decision and do it?" Well, he's here to share proven, practical, and simple ways to turn the random minutes throughout your day into (as he calls it) pockets of productivity, and your dreams into accomplishments.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why the word "someday" is his least favorite word in the English language and how you can replace it in your vocabulary
• Instead of asking your 8 year old Inner Child for advice, why you need to ask the 100 year old version of yourself instead - you might be surprised by what you hear!
• He spends nearly the entire first half of his latest book "Someday is Today" on the concept of time - why that is and how to radically adjust your viewpoint on time in order to take the leap into something new
• What the importance is of saying "yes" - especially now, when unexpected opportunities come along - and why that helps boost your radiance
• What the "Spotlight Effect" is and why that might be a roadblock keeping you from trying something new
• …and ultimately, if it's fear that keeping you from making decisions that propel your creative life forward, how to navigate this as you set your horizon point for where you actually want to be next.

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/matthew-dicks-how-to-leap-into-something-new-part-one-all-star

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 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.

This all-star episode originally aired in March 2022 and I think it's the perfect way to kick off the New Year.

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-all-star

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 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.

This all-star episode originally aired in March 2022 and I think it's the perfect way to kick off the New Year.

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-all-star