By Jen Liss
You came here to live a magical existence – one you'll be proud of when you're 90 years old. So break free, be you, and unleash your inner brilliance with speaker, coach, and breathworker, Jen Liss
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Do you trust your own instincts? How much faith do you put in your own decision making?
This Thursday Thread episode pulls out a bit from Tuesday's conversation with business mentor, Kelly Roach, where we discussed how your instincts are a compass leading you to unimaginable achievements...but how many people haven't learned to listen in and honor their own instinctual nudges.
In the episode, I share some personal reflections on the transformative instinct-based strategies that have worked for me (and many other entrepreneurs and leaders). Despite what many of us have been taught, trusting the path of your inner knowing will always guide you to the next best step.
That doesn't mean you won't feel resistance! But the cool thing about resistance is that it's always pointing you right back home. It can even be a big signal to your next evolution or stage of growth! Heck, many times when you're feeling resistance, you're like a hermit crab that has outgrown your current shell – it's time to step out of your comfort zone and find a new spacious place to grow!
This is easier said than done, of course. As you step outside your comfort zone, it's natural for fear to arise. As you expand your capacity for all things, your nervous system will go on red alert!
When this happens, reach for a tool that can help you expand your capacity. Because the moments when you want to tap out are the best moments to turn inward and signal safety so you can expand.
In fact, I invite you to expand your own capacity at the end of this episode using the powerful practice of breathwork, a tool that can revolutionize your emotional agility and capacity for joy. I guide you through a breathing exercise designed to help anchor you in the present, allowing you to expand your energetic capacity and flourish even under pressure.
Embrace this opportunity to transform stress into strength, and discover a newfound resilience that resonates through every aspect of your life.
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Have you ever felt like you're up against an invisible barrier, one that's stopping you from reaching your fullest potential?
Today, Kelly Roach joins us to tackle this very issue as she teaches us foundational principles for scaling a business and creating an enduring legacy.
As founder and CEO of Kelly Roach International, former NFL cheerleader, and Fortune 500 executive, Kelly is no stranger to breaking through barriers. In our candid conversation, we navigate the challenges of leadership, the importance of self-belief, and the power of supporting each other - especially women - to untether and shatter those glass ceilings.
I also get personal, reflecting on the immense impact my parents' encouragement had on my life and the journey towards authenticity in business – but also how money mindset challenges and financial constraints during our upbringing can become big tethers that keep us from excelling in our financial lives.
In the episode, Kelly teaches us how to align business practices with core values, and how this leads to an authenticity that not only shapes a brand but also resonates deeply with today's consumers, who are seeking genuine human connection. Kelly and I discuss embracing every facet of ourselves, spirituality included, as a means to profoundly connect with others and thrive in the modern marketplace.
We also address the less glamorous 'messy middle' of entrepreneurship. Starting is easy, but the true test of courage is persisting through adversity.
We hope this episode offers you both compassion and mental fortitude as you expand your capacity for leadership.
MEET KELLY ROACH
Kelly Roach is one of the only female founders in the online space to build her company from 0 to 8 figures with 0 debt, investors, or outside funding. Kelly is a former NFL cheerleader and Fortune 500 executive turned 8-figure+ entrepreneur empowering thousands around the globe to achieve financial and lifestyle freedom through entrepreneurship.
Kelly is an 11x international best-selling author, Top 20 podcast host, and philanthropist who has been featured in major media such as ABC, NBC, Fox, and Forbes - as well as the recipient of prestigious awards such as #287 on the Inc. 5000 list, The Stevie® Awards Woman of the Year, TITAN CEO of the Year, and Inc.’s Best in Business.
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Ever felt yourself shackled by the fear of the unknown? Are you feeling the calling to make a big life change, but you're afraid of the consequences, or feel stymied by how your decision might impact others?
In this Thursday Thread episode, I call back to the Tuesday conversation with Kristin Lee Geiger, who dropped a NYC fashion design job most people in the industry would DROOL over, to become a yoga teacher.
I share about the power of the 2 am Truth: That moment where you have a stomach-punching realization something is not right with my life.
I talk about the warning signs that you aren't following the messages coming from your intuition. One of the big ones is GUILT. From the seemingly inconsequential choices at the supermarket to the duties we perform out of sheer obligation, I reveal the subtle ways in which our lives become tethered by the guilt of quitting—and how confronting it can pave the way to personal growth and joy.
Harnessing personal power and choice is a mantra I encourage you to adopt as you recognize the impact your decisions hold over your life.
It's important to recognize how deeply ingrained these tethers are. From genetic coding being revealed by epigenetics, the influence of inherited patterns, the beliefs we hold, the patterning in our nervous system – these tethers hold down the untapped potential within us all.
Join me in challenging norms and daring to reshape your own destiny with this big question:
What would I do if it was completely up to me?
As always, I end this episode with a breathwork exercise to support you in breaking down the walls of limitation. Step into your unbound potential and celebrate the exhilarating freedom of personal power.
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Ever felt like what you're doing isn't quite cutting it for your soul? Join us as Kristin Lee Geiger, former fashion designer turned yoga and fitness guru, shares her story of swapping fashion industry accolades for inner peace.
Imagine your dream job - now imagine walking away from it.
That's precisely what Kristin did, and today we unwrap the guilt, the glory, and the guts it took for her to redefine her own success. She shares her story about building her "dream career" and how a moment on a New York City subway in the middle of the night was the awakening she needed to leave it all behind.
Kristin left her highly-sought dream career and hit her yoga mat, eventually founding FLOFICIENT, an online fitness program that helps people find the most rewarding workout possible.
Kristin's story is more than just a career change: it's a permission slip for all who are searching for a life of joy and authenticity.
Kristin's steps from yoga teacher to entrepreneur took cutting a few tethers! Creating something that resonates personally and professionally isn't always easy – but the fulfillment is worth it.
If your heart's beating for change, this episode might be what you need to take your own courageous leap. Let Kristin's story uplift and inspire your next big (or small!) move toward an untethered life.
MEET KRISTIN LEE GEIGER
Kristin is a certified yoga and fitness instructor, mindfulness teacher, and course creator who’s a little obsessed with helping you find the exact right balance of things that makes for your best, most rewarding workout routine possible…one that does A LOT MORE than just help you sweat.
w: kristinleegeiger.com
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IG: @kristinleegeiger
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Have you ever felt societal shame when it comes to embracing your desires?
In today's episode, I peel back the layers of taboo to peek into the idea of how feminine pleasure and power could be the unsung heroes of personal transformation.
We're not just talking about the secretive corners of manifestation communities or erotic empowerment – though we're not shying away from those topics. Instead, we get real about the everyday joy and abundance that come from aligning with our deepest cravings and how doing so can light up all aspects of our lives, from the boardroom to the bedroom.
In the heart of our discussion lies a candid exploration of my own entrepreneurial path and the surprising ways our intimate lives can shape our professional success. I open up about the hurdles of welcoming joy and affluence into my life and how these battles have spilled over into conversations with my husband, revealing the profound interconnectedness of our inner and outer worlds.
This is a conversation about curiosity and self-acceptance, and how unshaming our desires and physical pleasure can create safe spaces within ourselves through practices like breathwork, and the courageous act of pressing into discomfort to emerge stronger and more whole.
As always on Thursdays, we close with a meditative breathwork practice.
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As someone who grew up in faith-based schooling with restrictive norms and shame-based practices, the word "pleasure" has long given me the heebie jeebies.
Until very recently, I couldn't even imagine, let alone EMBRACE, a world or belief system where pleasure and autonomy are embraced rather than shamed.
Yet, here we are, about to share a conversation with Courtney Boyer that could be the very key to unlock a life filled with more vibrancy and authenticity for so many. THIS is an important conversation – probably one of the most important conversations we can be having.
Courtney Boyer, a renowned relationship and sexuality expert, joins us to unravel the layers of societal expectations that often snuff out joy and self-acceptance at every level of our lives. And when we get to the bottom of it, much of our challenges with love and joy and acceptance and abundance - it's all wrapped up in our shame around our own desires and experience of pleasure.
Courtneys wisdom will – at the very least – spark curiosity in you around the complexities of female pleasure and its profound implications it has on your personal sense of freedom and empowerment.
This episode sheds light on the surprising connection between embracing our desires and stepping into a world where life is lived in full color. We confront the misinformation surrounding female sexuality and celebrate the potential for a society informed by pleasure, rather than restrained by outdated taboos. Pleasure is not just about the act of sex; it's about claiming our rightful place in a narrative that has long been dictated by others, and in doing so, finding our truest selves.
MEET COURTNEY BOYER
Courtney Boyer is a relationship and sexuality expert and author of Not Tonight, Honey: Why women actually don't want sex and what we can do about it. She has been featured in publications including Parent’s, The Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, The Independent, Yahoo!, and The Mirror. Courtney believes we can reclaim our power through our sexuality and she helps her clients to infuse passion and creativity into their lives by helping them uncover what's preventing them from connecting with their pleasure and purpose. For 2024, Courtney is focused on offering small group and 1:1 concierge sexual wellness retreats around the world.
As her work in this field develops, Courtney is drawn to the emerging fields of epigenetics, neuropsychology and energy work. She is trained in evidence-based methods like NLP, EMDR, IFS, and trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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For your health's sake: give yourself permission!
Have you ever considered the health benefits of being unapologetically yourself?
In this Thursday Thread episode, we pull out a little thread from Dr. Cindy's episode to talk about how giving yourself permission to live fully and authentically in alignment with yourself is the BEST thing you can do for yourself, down to your actual health.
When your thoughts and beliefs are not congruent with your actions and behavior, your body goes into self-protection mode. Your sympathetic nervous system gets activated. It signals to the brain that there is something wrong – there's danger! So, your brain pumps cortisol to help you jump into action and fix whatever is wrong. A constant natural drip of cortisol causes longterm inflammation and a host of medical problems.
Alternatively, when you are in full alignment and joy - fully living your truth, your parasympathetic is activated. This is where you rest, you digest, and you heal. It's where you are your most creative!
When you are you in your most aligned way, and when you write yourself a permission slip to be YOU, you get to hand out permission slips to other people so they can do the same. How cool is that?!
You are healing the world by being you.
Granting yourself the freedom to live authentically is not merely a path to personal fulfillment, but an actual cornerstone of holistic health. As we discuss the power of writing a 'prescription to be yourself,' you'll discover the surprising connections between authenticity, reduced stress, and a lowered risk of inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Embrace the idea that nurturing your true desires and needs is not an indulgence, but a vital component of creativity, productivity, and overall wellness.
As we always do on Thursdays, this episode ends with a moment to breathe together.
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Are you feeling the health tug-of-war? Not sure how to choose between holistic self-care and traditional medicine?
Dr. Cindy Tsai, MD bridges this gap with grace, bringing a wealth of expertise on embracing wellness from within. Her own health odyssey unveils the transformative effects of the mind-body synergy, guiding us through the murky waters of chronic stress and its toll on our vitality. Together, we unearth the beauty of mindfulness and self-compassion in crafting a life brimming with fulfillment.
Navigating the health landscape can often feel like untangling a complex web, but it's a journey Cindy is here to simplify it.
Cindy and I dissect the art of health advocacy, echoing the sentiment that we can empower ourselves to make choices that resonate deeply with our unique paths. Understanding our own stories and the power of self-care is pivotal – but what does it really mean?
As we wrap our enriching dialogue, Dr. Tsai and I reflect on the double-edged sword of perfectionism and the liberation found in self-compassion. We throw a spotlight on authenticity, stressing its role in not just our own lives, but also in inspiring those around us to shed their own veils. In the spirit of embracing life's quirks, we invite you to join us in finding joy in the imperfections that make our lives and our journeys through health and happiness, truly extraordinary.
Dr. Cindy Tsai, MD, is an award-winning board-certified Physician, TEDx Speaker, Bestselling Author and Chief Wellness Officer. As the Founder of Yes & More, a personal growth and wellness company, she empowers leaders and organizations to thrive and say YES to themselves and more through a compassionate approach incorporating mindfulness and other mind-body-spirit wellness modalities. Her extensive training at Ivy League institutions and clinical experiences as both an Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine physician highlighted the impact of chronic stress on the body and fueled her mission to do more than prescribe medications as a band-aid. Her passions lie in preventative health and holistic well-being with a vision to foster a healthier and happier world.
Social media handle @cindytsaimd
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Do you struggle with being consistent?
Here's a follow-up question:
Are you doing more of what you feel you "have" to do or "need" to do, as opposed to what brings you joy?
In this Thursday Thread episode, I pull a an unexpected thread from Poornima's episode on Tuesday. In her conversation, we spent a lot of time talking about healing ourselves, but there was this little note about consistency and how to continuously move toward greater health and happiness.
So here's a mic drop for you:
If you are NOT being consistent, it's because you are not fully connected to your joy.
That's because continuing to do something over and over and over with DELIGHT and ENTHUSIASM and FERVOR comes from being connected to your "why." Your purpose is to do more things that bring you joy. It's full circle, baby.
When you are connected to what is most meaningful for you, you don't have to FORCE yourself to do it. It's FUN. When it isn't fun? You're not acting in what author Gay Hendricks calls your "Zone of Genius."
You know you're in your Zone of Genius when you are so driven that you don't have to force yourself to do anything. If you're not? You're probably living from some "have-tos" - things you feel obligated to do. TIME TO UNTETHER.
This episode also takes a deeper look at the joys of 'sprinkle stacking' — a method I use and teach to increase our "productivity" while simultaneously layering fun and passion into our daily lives . E
I've found ways to Sprinkle Stack throughout my life, and I do it with my own podcast! It's an invaluable tool.
So stop poop stacking and start stacking sprinkles, my friends!!
I close the episode, as we do every Thursday, with a moment of conscious breath.
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What was the pivotal moment that led you down a journey of self-healing?
In today's episode, I dive into my own personal health and healing journey with Poornima Vamsi, who shares her own. Together, we unravel insights on the often-neglected impact of hormonal imbalances and energetics on women's health.
Poornima came to her own expertise in healing when two unrelated, but huge events rocked her world
1. Her hair started falling out in clumps
2. Her mom was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer (and she lived halfway across the world)
When "traditional" medicine gave no answers or hope, Poornima set out on a quest to heal herself and and mother. (Spoiler alert: She did it!)
In this conversation, we discuss the power of listening to ourselves, exploring "untethered" healing modalities, and aligning with our body's natural rhythms through reflective practices such as journaling and breathwork. All of this as Poornima explains the role energetics and our hormones physically impact the body and our health.
The conversation unfurls the potential of holistic healing in nurturing not just the body, but the soul too. We go into the tough choices women face when balancing personal aspirations with familial obligations, and explore the cultural conditioning of women as natural caregivers and the cascading benefits of self-care on our families' health.
MEET POORNIMA VAMSI
I have struggled with Thyroid for 5 years, taking every single day medicine on empty stomach and then waiting for 30 mins to eat/drink something. I have also gone through post-partum depression, ankylosing spondylitis, plantar fasciitis - taken steroids to reduce pain and was frustrated living a life where I also weighed 90kgs/188 pounds.
I knew there had to be a way out. My turning point majorly was when my mum was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer overnight and was bed ridden. It is then that I researched, studied, certified and implemented my learnings to reverse my hormonal imbalances which allowed me to go off Thyroid medication, stopped taking steroids, reversed ankylosing spondylitis and plantar fasciitis and dropped a whopping 30kgs. It is mission that 'every woman deserves to live life medication free so that she can do more for herself and her loved ones'
CONNECT WITH POORNIMA
LI: Poornima Vamsi
IG: @poornimahormonecoach
FB: facebook.com/poornima.peri
Website: https://poornimavamsi.com/
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The podcast currently has 246 episodes available.