The Simplifiers Podcast

Happy New Year, friends - to kick things off on the right foot, here's how to create a vision board to help guide you in the year ahead. This has been a tool I've used for at least the last four years and let me tell you, it works! I create mine right at the beginning of the new year and it serves as a visual guide to help me remember what is most important in my life.

Let me explain… it's a visual representation of my core values, my desires, and my goals. Every single element I put on my vision board has been carefully picked and prayed over to ensure it feels right… and it's actually what I want to create in the year ahead.

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/how-to-create-a-vision-board-all-star

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to be loving. Her latest book takes a deep dive into seven virtues that are at the root of this work: Divine Love, compassion, forgiveness, wisdom, loving kindness, resiliency, and radiance. We touch on quite a bit of this today, too as we unpack what Love really is with a whole new perspective.

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 Danielle LaPorte as she simplifies how to be loving.

It's time to simplify… Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she simplified her life over the last few years to clear the way and find her way home to Love
• What it means (to her) to lead a "heart-centered life and how to have self-compassion
• Where her belief systems have evolved from writing "The Desire Map" to where she is now, focused on embodiment
• Why she sees healing as a non-linear process, especially as it relates to forgiveness

…and ultimately, how to trust the heart intelligence of Love (rather than fixating on a guru) to make wise decisions, calm your nervous system, and experience greater peace.

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/danielle-laporte-how-to-be-loving-part-two-all-star

Today (I dare say) we are talking about the single-most important topic that we've covered on the podcast to date… Love. Divine Love. How to be loving… not only to others but equally to yourself. I mean, it's the eternal life force and energy source at the root of all existence, right? So let's talk about it.

My special guest today is Danielle LaPorte and she's simplifying how to be loving in this all-star episode. She believes that "Love is not a feeling or an emotion, but rather a state of consciousness." It's the glue that connects us all together collectively… In fact, we are never (really) alone or separated from Source.

And I have to say, this gentle, countercultural approach to living your life is not what you hear normally… to truly realize that you aren't broken or need fixing or needing to buy more stuff to feel Loved. As D puts it, "What would change if you saw yourself––and others, through a Loving gaze? Everything. Everything would change."

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she simplified her life over the last few years to clear the way and find her way home to Love
• What it means (to her) to lead a "heart-centered life and how to have self-compassion
• Where her belief systems have evolved from writing "The Desire Map" to where she is now, focused on embodiment
• Why she sees healing as a non-linear process, especially as it relates to forgiveness

…and ultimately, how to trust the heart intelligence of Love (rather than fixating on a guru) to make wise decisions, calm your nervous system, and experience greater peace.

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/danielle-laporte-how-to-be-loving-part-one-all-star

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this all-star conversation, all about how to say NO to hustle culture. And this conversation has really stuck in the forefront of my mind this entire week. So many aspects of how we choose to live our lives, who we spend time with and who we invest in. What things we bring into our lives and what things we say, "thank you but no thank you." All of this is wrapped up in this particular topic.

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 Jamie Varon as she simplifies how to say NO to hustle culture.

It's time to simplify… Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she defines what 'hustle culture' is/isn't and what the consequences and warning signs are that you might be caught up in this trap
• What it means to be "radically content" - in a real, authentic and lasting way
• When society tells us we are "not enough" - we remain stuck… how we can squash this old story and begin to unlearn what we've been taught us over time
• Why it's potentially dangerous to be in the constant pursuit of our "best" lives and ideas on what's better
• …and ultimately, she shows us how to reduce the negative self-talk that keeps you dissatisfied and feeling unworthy of happiness and deep contentment.

This conversation is the last in our series focusing on discernment and helping you ultimately to MAKE A CHOICE. I believe it's the 1000 daily choices that make up my lifetime.

And equally, when I get overwhelmed or exhausted, have a slip or hit the big red F-it button in the sky, well… that's a choice too. Either way, I hope you know that you're never too far gone. When you are rooted down in the present, surround yourself with healthy people and life-giving communities, all it sometimes takes is the courage to take the very next step.

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/jamie-varon-say-no-to-hustle-culture-part-two-all-star

It's time to decide… is it time to (finally) say NO to hustle culture running and slowing ruining your entire life? I know I am… but you might not even be aware of the insidious undertone that is happening around us and inside us on the daily, that is totally driving the bus. It reinforces the lie of "not enough" and "you're doing it wrong" because like any virus, it needs a host to feed on. And if that's you I dare say, I'm willing to bet that it's not only affecting your physical health, but your relationships, your sense of belonging, and your mental well-being. Let's unpack all of that so we together can make a change.

My special guest today for this all-star episode is author Jamie Varon and she's simplifying how to say NO to hustle culture. She believes you are totally capable of building a satisfied, contented, and happy life for yourself that gently opts out of the societal "shoulds." There is an infinite wisdom inside you that knows what will make you your most vibrant self and she just wants to help you unlock your truth.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she defines what 'hustle culture' is/isn't and what the consequences and warning signs are that you might be caught up in this trap
• What it means to be "radically content" - in a real, authentic and lasting way
• When society tells us we are "not enough" - we remain stuck… how we can squash this old story and begin to unlearn what we've been taught us over time
• Why it's potentially dangerous to be in the constant pursuit of our "best" lives and ideas on what's better
• …and ultimately, she shows us how to reduce the negative self-talk that keeps you dissatisfied and feeling unworthy of happiness and deep contentment.

I believe it's the 1000 daily choices that make up my lifetime.

And equally, when I get overwhelmed or exhausted, have a slip or hit the big red F-it button in the sky, well… that's a choice too. Either way, I hope you know that you're never too far gone. When you are rooted down in the present, surround yourself with healthy people and life-giving communities, all it sometimes takes is the courage to take the very next step.

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/jamie-varon-say-no-to-hustle-culture-part-one-all-star

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to find deeper purpose in life. And I feel like all of it is so divinely timed. This entire month, we've been simplifying topics in and around this realm to find clarity on the year ahead. From creating a vision board to visualizing a new path for your life ahead, my hope is that my conversation with Dan Millman has dropped down a few new seeds of inspiration as you uncover your deeper purpose in life today and beyond.

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 Dan Millman as he simplifies how to find deeper purpose in life.

It's time to simplify…

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• As a young man early on, he learned a valuable life lesson: "Stop thinking about it and jump!" Dan shares this childhood memory and how that phrase has guided him over his lifetime
• How he defines the "human spirit" and why we humans yearn to find deeper purpose in life, unlike any other mammals that we know of
• What the four purposes of life are:
• • Learning life's lessons
  • Finding your career & calling
  • Discovering your life path
  • Attending to this arising moment
• Through his spiritual quest over his lifetime, Dan encountered four mentors: The Professor, The Guru, The Warrior-Priest, and The Sage. He shares what he learned from each and why it's important to find a mentor to help you uncover your purpose
• …and ultimately, what it means to have a "peaceful heart" and a "warrior spirit" in life. How to incorporate this in a simple, practical way into your work and life

Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/dan-millman-find-deeper-purpose-in-life-part-two-all-star

How and where do you find deeper purpose in your life? My goodness, that's a BIG question to tackle…. and a vital one, too. So, we're jumping in head-first to see what we can uncover.

My special guest today is author Dan Millman and he's simplifying how to find deeper purpose in life. Now, you may be familiar with Dan as he wrote the book, Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives many moons ago… or you may be new to his work.

Either way, he brings to the table so much heartfelt wisdom on how to turn intentions into action, challenges into strength, and life experience into wisdom. And when we do that, we begin to realize that there are no ordinary moments in life… when you look again, you realize that every moment has the bright opportunity to be mind-blowing and spectacular if you slow down to really see it. And when you do, Dan believes that your deeper purpose shines back at you.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• As a young man early on, he learned a valuable life lesson: "Stop thinking about it and jump!" Dan shares this childhood memory and how that phrase has guided him over his lifetime
• How he defines the "human spirit" and why we humans yearn to find deeper purpose in life, unlike any other mammals that we know of
• What the four purposes of life are:
• • Learning life's lessons
  • Finding your career & calling
  • Discovering your life path
  • Attending to this arising moment
• Through his spiritual quest over his lifetime, Dan encountered four mentors: The Professor, The Guru, The Warrior-Priest, and The Sage. He shares what he learned from each and why it's important to find a mentor to help you uncover your purpose

…and ultimately, what it means to have a "peaceful heart" and a "warrior spirit" in life. How to incorporate this in a simple, practical way into your work and life

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/dan-millman-find-deeper-purpose-in-life-part-one-all-star

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.

When we focus on calm, we are consciously choosing to not participate in the frenzy. I find it's a daily choice and sometimes I forget and get caught up in it.

But remember you've got the power to rise above. To choose to not engage.

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-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 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

As with most all topics we simplify on the podcast, one core principle certainly rings true here:

When we release the white knuckle grip of control and perfectionism on our lives and learn to say "no, thank you" to the obligations, tasks and unnecessary to-do's, we ultimately will find peace, joy and a heck of lot less anxiety. I encourage you to think about what you might let go of this year as you're listening to our conversation ahead. Kathi is funny, irreverent, and my kind of girlfriend who's saying "enough!" to the insanity and helping us all get back to the real reason for the season.

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

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 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 crazy to think that the majority of people are going to be fast asleep at 2am tonight in your neighborhood and city. Like the whole world powers down to rest, all at once. If you're someone prone to late night brain whirling or you seem to be tossing and turning for no reason at all, I hope today's conversation really gives you some tools to try out tonight.

And let us know what worked! I'm always keen to hear from listeners on what you're learning from the podcast, testing out in your own life, and seeing results in simplifying… reach out on Instagram @thesimplifiers, tag us, DM me… I'd love to hear from you!

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