The Simplifiers Podcast

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. 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

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to eliminate NOISE in your business communications. And I have to say, I love conversations like these because they always spark new ideas for me on how we run The Simplifiers. No matter if you work inside a large organization or have a small business, the ideas that Sabine shared are applicable to all.

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 Sabine Harnau as she simplifies how to eliminate NOISE in your business communications.

It's time to simplify… Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why it's a good idea to optimize your business communications for conversion…it's more nuanced than just increasing your sales.
• How to identify what constitutes as NOISE in your business right now and how to begin to eliminate it
• What the process is to define your goals & objectives for your brand… why starting with WHO might be better than starting with WHY
• How to get alignment inside your team on how you explain what your brand is and does
• …and ultimately, we talked about how there are things that small businesses forget when it comes to business communications vs. bigger corporate brands - what they are and how to avoid the same pitfalls.

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/sabine-harnau-eliminate-NOISE-in-your-business-communications-part-two

Do you wish to eliminate the NOISE in your business communications? If you own your business, you know how hard it is to get your prospective customer to pay attention… there's so much that is pulling their eyes and ears away from your product or service offering. And when it comes to the NOISE out there, how do you ensure your brand is part of the solution, not the problem?

My special guest today is communications consultant Sabine Harnau and she's simplifying how to eliminate NOISE in your business communications. She helps purpose-driven companies like yours to know your message, share it in the right places, and promote your offer, so it truly makes a positive difference in the world. She's an expert in helping brands convert prospects into paying customers, make an impact and find clarity, consistency and a sense of ease with how you talk to your audience.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why it's a good idea to optimize your business communications for conversion…it's more nuanced than just increasing your sales.
• How to identify what constitutes as NOISE in your business right now and how to begin to eliminate it
• What the process is to define your goals & objectives for your brand… why starting with WHO might be better than starting with WHY
• How to get alignment inside your team on how you explain what your brand is and does
• …and ultimately, we talked about how there are things that small businesses forget when it comes to business communications vs. bigger corporate brands - what they are and how to avoid the same pitfalls.

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/sabine-harnau-eliminate-NOISE-in-your-business-communications-part-one

Here's how to declutter your workspace in just seven minutes… but I want to do this one in a slightly different way. Instead of talking about theory, I want to make this a working episode, meaning in the next seven minutes, you and I are going to declutter our offices together. By the end of this episode, you'll have made progress on refreshing your space and ultimately, feel proud that you did the thing.

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/do-the-thing-how-to-declutter-your-workspace

Time for a guided visualization exercise: I want to simplify how to refresh your outlook on life. Here in Texas, the air is getting crisp and cool on my morning walks and the leaves are slowly fading from green to a brilliant display of reds, yellows, and browns. Yet once again, everything is changing ever so slowly… Do you feel it, too?

Therefore, I've chosen the theme of "Refresh" for the month ahead. That will be our focus for all episodes on the podcast this month. That feels right in my heart, especially as things are changing around us (the weather, the trees, the garden). I feel pulled to also reflect on what's changing inside of me, as well. It's a time to open up the windows, let in some fresh air, release whatever isn't serving you any longer, and refresh your outlook on life. This is also a time for deep reflection into our values, habits, patterns, routines and choices. And then, do something about it.

So to kickoff 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.

I hope this visualization sticks with you the entire week through. Do it again and again if you need clarity or fresh ideas to help your spirit feel refreshed once again… because when you tap into your deep inner knowing, you're accessing the Divine. That electric energy that can be found inside all of us that connects us all together. It knows. You know. We all know if we are brave and we open ourselves to it.

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-refresh-your-outlook-on-life

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to manage your money wisely. And I really feel like it's the perfect way to wrap this last month's focus on Discernment… because when we make wise choices on how we save, spend, invest, and share our money with others, our life changes in a positive way.

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 Miriam Neff and Valerie Neff Hogan as they simplify how to manage your money wisely.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• What the first few steps are to course-correct if you're in debt and how to understand your current money situation better
• How to wisely manage your money, including best practices with housing, managing debt, insurance and discretionary expenses like clothes, food and entertainment
• Why they think we humans are so obsessed with collecting and buying unnecessary stuff
• Which things to look for when choosing a financial advisor to run alongside you that has your best interests at heart
• Why it's so important to have a living will, regardless of how old you are - how to get one sorted

…and ultimately, what role giving and generosity plays in managing your money wisely.

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/miriam-neff-valerie-neff-hogan-how-to-manage-your-money-wisely-part-two

Do you feel like you know how to manage your money wisely? On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you in this department? For me, I feel like there's always more to learn as we save, spend, invest and share the money I make in life, especially when I think about one day sending my kids off to college and if my retirement strategy is really as strong as it could be.

My special guests today are mother and daughter duo, Miriam Neff and Valerie Neff Hogan and they are simplifying how to manage your money wisely. With inflation on the rise, it's no wonder many feel like they are living paycheck to paycheck these days, not sure how to stretch their budget any further, much less save for the future. In their eyes, more women than ever before have control of capital and are making the overarching financial decisions for their households. Yet, not every woman has command of the lingo, the underlying principles, or the big-picture perspective of money management. Framed by their Christian values, they are here to provide the financial overview you need to make wise decisions in this realm.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• What the first few steps are to course-correct if you're in debt and how to understand your current money situation better
• How to wisely manage your money, including best practices with housing, managing debt, insurance and discretionary expenses like clothes, food and entertainment
• Why they think we humans are so obsessed with collecting and buying unnecessary stuff
• Which things to look for when choosing a financial advisor to run alongside you that has your best interests at heart
• Why it's so important to have a living will, regardless of how old you are - how to get one sorted
• …and ultimately, what role giving and generosity plays in managing your money wisely.

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/miriam-neff-valerie-neff-hogan-how-to-manage-your-money-wisely-part-one

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

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 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

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.

All this month, we're focused on the theme of "Discernment" - learning how to make wise decisions to change the course of your work and life in a positive way. Every day is a fresh start and a new beginning.

We will explore what that means on every level this month, both personally and professionally.

As always, ping me over on Instagram @thesimplifiers - and tell me your thoughts:

• What new ideas did this conversation spark for you?
• On a scale of 1-10, how healthy is your mindset right now?

Share this episode with a loved one and discuss it together. The accountability found in just one trusted friend or colleague is immeasurable in helping you make forward progress.

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-two