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.

Here goes…

Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/how-to-create-a-vision-board

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-replay

Are you finding it harder and harder these days to stick to your boundaries? Whether it's a lack of physical space at your house (hello, homeschooling)… or a lack of breathing room and space in your calendar, causing you to overwork, strive, and feel flustered with it all. Or maybe it's a Boundary Destroyer in your life, which is a whole other ball of wax.

My special guest today is psychotherapist Terri Cole and she's simplifying how to stick to your boundaries. In her book, Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free is a must-read for me and so many girlfriends of mine as we are looking to break free from the nonsense. And more importantly, live a more authentic, fulfilled life by mastering how we create and maintain healthy boundaries.

Here's how.

My special guest today is Terri Cole and she's simplifying how to stick to your boundaries.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Through her research, what she found are some common myths that women believe when setting boundaries
• What the psychological aspect is behind why we DON'T set boundaries for ourselves? What's happening, really?
• How to understand what your internal 'Boundary Blueprint' is and how to communicate our desired (more positive) boundaries are to other people
• In a work setting, what to do if you're afraid you'll be seen as a "bitch" or if you fear being fired by your client after you state your boundaries
• And ultimately, at home… what you must do when it's a family member (a parent, spouse or child) who you cannot remove from your life entirely and you're having to constantly state and restate your boundaries all the time?

Terri is a brilliant bright light in this field of study and she's going to show us a better way of sticking to our boundaries. In our conversation today, you'll gain a glimmer into her work, teaching each of us how to stop abandoning ourselves for the sake of others without guilt or drama. But rather, she shows us a way that healthy boundaries can help us gain better communication and better relationships… more satisfaction, abundance, and success. All of it is a result of doing the work, gaining clarity on our subconscious beliefs, and sticking to our boundaries.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/terri-cole-stick-to-your-boundaries-replay

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 available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/jeffrey-eisner-cook-lighter-instant-pot-replay

When was the last time you felt like you were in flow state? You know, that feeling you get when time seems limitless, your creative juices and ideas are free flowing, and your energy is buzzing at a higher vibration. Has it felt like forever? Well if so, you're going to love today's conversation.

My special guest today is The Brain Guy - Scott Robinson and he's simplifying how to get into the flow. He believes in one simple truth: whatever you are looking to achieve in life, it's your brain and your nervous system working together that control your life's outcomes.

Therefore, when you tap into your subconscious mind (which accounts for 95% of your total brain processing), you unlock a higher intelligence that'll help you quickly and easily transform stress, resolve trauma faster, and get back to thriving. So, more joy, satiated contentment, pleasure, and abundance on a deeper level… These are all the things you can experience when you get in the flow.

Here's how.

My special guest today is Scott Robinson and he's simplifying how to get into the flow.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How he defines "flow state" and what's actually happening in your brain when you're "in the flow"
• What effect stress has on the brain and the body and how to spot it
• Athletes train to achieve "high performance" - he shares what he has learned whilst working with them, specifically with understanding the brain as the "control center" in conjunction with the nervous system
• …and ultimately, he talks about the subconscious mind: what it is, how it works, and (finally) understanding that it is governing your actions and (in my words) your "1000 daily choices." When you do, you can change your life for the better.

This conversation was so cerebral and deep, I've decided to split it into two parts. Part one this week and part two next week, so we all have time to simmer on the ideas he shares, talk to others about it, and see what small changes you can make in your work and life that'll help you get into the flow more often.

So make sure to have a journal and pen handy while listening to this one. I'm fairly certain you'll want to jot down a few things along the way, as did I.

Bottomline, when we achieve flow state, our life is buzzing with possibility. I'm thrilled to share this conversation with you and look forward to hearing what you think about it all soon!

Q: Are you ready to get into the flow? If yes, this one is for you.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/scott-robinson-get-into-the-flow-replay

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to cultivate healthy relationships and it's certainly a HOT TOPIC. The truth is, I find it's so hard to see the toxicity you (willingly) invite into your life (albeit a bad client, boyfriend or otherwise), until it's way, way, WAY too late. If you resonate with that, raise your hand. And know this… you have the power to change things. Give yourself a little grace, you can break this cycle. Know that it all starts here, my friend.

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 Brianne Davis as she simplifies how to cultivate healthy relationships.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Maybe the best way to tackle this topic is to define what an UNHEALTHY relationship looks and feels like, first. What the warning signs are that you might be in an unhealthy relationship
• Brianne's story when she realized she was a sex and love addict - what that term means and at what point she hit rock bottom in her life
• What the recovery process looks like for sex and love addicts, and which resources have been most valuable for her along the way
• Why she has '10 rules to live by' that help her create and maintain healthy relationships - we took a deep dive into 2-3 of them
• …and ultimately, how to create better boundaries for yourself in relationships, both personally and professionally.

As we wrap season four and 2021, I just wanted to say thank you for being such a devoted listener to The Simplifiers Podcast. I love doing this work and based on the 5-star reviews and feedback we've received recently, it sounds like we are headed in the right direction with this podcast.

In the coming weeks in December, we'll look back at our favorite episodes this season and then come back STRONG in 2022 with a whole new season of incredible thought leaders, authors, and interviews to help us all simplify all aspects of our work and life.

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/brianne-davis-cultivate-healthy-relationships-part-two

One of the hardest things to grapple with in life is realizing when you are at the root as to why you are NOT cultivating healthy relationships. Have you ever found yourself chasing unavailable people or constantly welcoming toxic patterns in people, over and over and over again? If so, how do you break the cycle?

My special guest today is Brianne Davis and she's simplifying how to cultivate healthy relationships, both personally and professionally. If you've found yourself in relationships that are flat-out exhausting or ones that make you feel 'less than' or never enough, this one's for you. Brianne helps light a way out of that destructive behavior by sharing what she's learned over her lifetime as a sex & love addict.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Maybe the best way to tackle this topic is to define what an UNHEALTHY relationship looks and feels like, first. What the warning signs are that you might be in an unhealthy relationship
• Brianne's story when she realized she was a sex and love addict - what that term means and at what point she hit rock bottom in her life
• What the recovery process looks like for sex and love addicts, and which resources have been most valuable for her along the way
• Why she has '10 rules to live by' that help her create and maintain healthy relationships - we took a deep dive into 2-3 of them
• …and ultimately, how to create better boundaries for yourself in relationships, both personally and professionally.

As we wrap season four and 2021, I just wanted to say thank you for being such a devoted listener to The Simplifiers Podcast. I love doing this work and based on the 5-star reviews and feedback we've received recently, it sounds like we are headed in the right direction with this podcast.

In the coming weeks in December, we'll look back at our favorite episodes this season and then come back STRONG in 2022 with a whole new season of incredible thought leaders, authors, and interviews to help us all simplify all aspects of our work and life.

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/brianne-davis-cultivate-healthy-relationships-part-one

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to tackle mansplaining in the workplace. My goodness, what a HOT TOPIC that one was for y'all! There is nothing more cringy than when it happens to someone nearby, huh? And it's no fun to be on the receiving end of it either. Not an easy topic to simplify but one worth examining as a collective to dismantle it for good.

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 gender equity expert Dr. Kimberly DeSimone as she simplifies how to tackle mansplaining in the workplace.

It's time to simplify…

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• First things first, she defines the term 'mansplaining' and how it's different from someone being condescending or just interrupting. She tells us a bit of the history behind this phenomenon, culturally, especially in American culture
• Why some people discount mansplaining when it occurs and what a better response might be
• What the three things you can do to interrupt this bad behavior either when it happens to you or someone on your team
• • Acknowledgment
  • Amplification
  • Allyship
• How to respond when mansplaining happens to you from a prospective client vs. your vendors/suppliers vs. your team members/subordinates
• …and ultimately, she shared some clever strategies to help you be prepared and avoid getting flustered when it happens.

Thanks again for being such a devoted listener to The Simplifiers Podcast. You know me, I don't shy away from the hard topics to simplify… I find they make for the most challenging and engaging conversations!

Gain their insight and don't be afraid to say, "hey, I heard this thing on The Simplifiers Podcast… is that a thing you've experienced as well?" Spark a conversation - you might be surprised with what you learn. This is how we all grow and evolve.

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/kimberly-desimone-mansplaining-in-the-workplace-part-two

Have you ever had to tackle mansplaining in the workplace? Yes, it's a real thing. And yes, we're going there today.

My special guest today is gender equity expert, Dr. Kimberly DeSimone and she's simplifying how to tackle mansplaining in the workplace. It's more than just a buzzword, it's a challenge people face on the daily, especially nowadays. The good news is, there are simple ways to respond, rise above, and prevent it from happening again where you work. We break it all down, you might be quite surprised to learn why it happens when it does. Dr Kimberly also shares excellent advice on how to be a great ally when it happens to someone else next to you.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• First things first, she defines the term 'mansplaining' and how it's different from someone being condescending or just interrupting. She tells us a bit of the history behind this phenomenon, culturally, especially in American culture
• Why some people discount mansplaining when it occurs and what a better response might be
• What the three things you can do to interrupt this bad behavior either when it happens to you or someone on your team
• • Acknowledgment
  • Amplification
  • Allyship
• How to respond when mansplaining happens to you from a prospective client vs. your vendors/suppliers vs. your team members/subordinates
• …and ultimately, she shared some clever strategies to help you be prepared and avoid getting flustered when it happens.

Thanks again for being such a devoted listener to The Simplifiers Podcast. You know me, I don't shy away from the hard topics to simplify… I find they make for the most challenging and engaging conversations!

Gain their insight and don't be afraid to say, "hey, I heard this thing on The Simplifiers Podcast… is that a thing you've experienced as well?" Spark a conversation - you might be surprised with what you learn. This is how we all grow and evolve.

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/kimberly-desimone-mansplaining-in-the-workplace-part-one

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to become a BOLD woman and it got me thinking… really, I think we are all bold at different seasons in our lives. Heck, our boldness might change by the hour, or even by the email we open in our inbox. It fluctuates given the situation and that's completely normal. Yet, if you've found yourself not recovering as fast as you used to, my hope is this conversation helps you get back to center once again.

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 executive coach Caytie Langford as she simplifies how to become a BOLD woman.

It's time to simplify…

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• In her mind, what it means to be "bold" - especially these days as a woman
• What the underlying problems are that keep women from being bold and equally, what the antidote is
• How to cultivate more confidence in our work and lives
• Culture says we must be "meek and mild" - she talks about "acts of rebellion" - what that means and how we can do it in simple ways every single day
• …and ultimately, if overachieving and striving was our old ways of doing things, what a better alternative is to find your calling and take action.

It's another week of our new way of podcasting, splitting the weekly episode up into two parts… We've been getting lots of positive feedback from you on this!

If you haven't heard yet, we are releasing the first half now and part two on Friday this week. That way, the content is in a smaller, bite-size portion for you to listen to now, simmer on this entire week and be intentional with integrating what you learn into your everyday life.

Things have changed with the pandemic, including our old ways of listening to podcasts (either on our commute or at the gym)…and we've listened. Now you get shorter episodes, split into two for simpler learning.

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/caytie-langford-become-a-bold-woman-part-two