Our mental health plays a massive role in how we show up in our day to day lives. And prioritizing our mental health can make all the difference in our ability to cultivate our zest lives

This week, Genevieve is joined by her husband, Luke, to discuss various tangents of mental health and the effect social media has on it. Including the differences in how we see physical health vs mental health show up across social media, how “filters” are contributing to the “highlight reel” impact on our perception of self and others, the effects of the trigger of dopamine on social media addiction, as well as the stigma behind therapy and why conversations around therapy need to take up more space in our day to day conversations. 

They also discuss their thoughts on the questions around:

How do we shift the health & fitness culture to talk less about what foods they eat to look a certain way and more about what foods and resources they use to feel better and improve their outlook on life?

Why don’t we hear more people talking about their therapist just as much as they would talk about their personal trainer? 

Is it possible to redirect social media from being this “highlight reel” to being an authentic space for conversations, resources, and support for each other?

Genevieve closes off by sharing how to take control of social media usage to support our mental health and provide resources to improve our mental health right now.

If you’re looking to expand your mental health awareness and resources, this episode is for you. Enjoy life zesters!

This week marks 8 years since Genevieve packed up her life and moved to the concrete jungle of New York City, committed to making her vision of creating a career for herself in Manhattan a reality.

Since then, Genevieve’s learned a lot about the reality in vision setting, including when to pursue a dream and when it’s time to break up with it. 

As a former believer for the idea, “you work hard for something, follow the rules, and stay dedicated, all your dreams will come true”, Genevieve has come to understand that not every goal or vision in our life is meant to be THE vision for us.

So how do you know when to lean into fear, and to take the leap of faith towards your dreams? And what signs should you look for when identifying if a dream or vision is no longer for you?

Genevieve cuts straight to the core on this one. Sharing one of her greatest dreams, and defeats, including details she’s never shared publicly about what it felt like to feel her future crumble on her.

Whether you are ready to take that leap, or trying to figure out if it’s time to invest in another dream, this episode is for you.

Ladies, do you know what phase of your menstraul cycle is the best time to ask for that raise at work? This week's episode holds the answer to this question and more on the menstrual cycle as Genevieve is joined by meditation guide, personal trainer, yoga instructor and fitness friend, Anjuli Brady-Bethke as she shares her 20 years of experience in the health & wellness industry. With a passion to become a sex therapist and doula, Anjuli takes her knowledge and ability to empower women by talking through how to live our fullest lives in each phase of the menstrual cycle. Sharing different foods to eat during each phase, what exercises our body needs during different times of the month, and which social decisions & activities to engage in during which phase. Anj answers questions like “What foods does my body need during my follicular phase?” and "What at the best exercises to engage in during the luteal phase?". This episode is for anyone wanting to tap into a better relationship with their menstrual cycle and learning how to best coexist with each phases.

Share this episode with anyone who you think could benefit from getting to know themselves better through understanding how our menstrual cycle effects all areas of our lives. 

Does the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” sometimes feel like the most chaotic, overwhelming time of the year? Do you feel you’re constantly on the move, navigating from one social engagement to the next? Trying to find the best deal on the gift that is going to spark joy on the recipient’s face when they receive it. Do you find yourself wondering where December even went and if you were actually present for all of it come January?

Enter, intention setting. The key to allowing us to live our greatest purpose and feel in alignment with the space around us. 

If you’re looking to be more, intentional, with how you experience the holidays this year — whether it be through peace, connection, rest, enjoyment — this is the episode for you. And while we focus on the holidays in this episode, the tactics and exercises provided can be used year round. 

We talk life domains and how to prioritize values to set intentions as well as a step by step break down on setting intentions that are specific to you and your life or holiday visions.

Now that you’ve set your intentions, if you’re looking for guidance, support, or accountability going into the New Year, I’ve got great news for you! Starting January, I’ll be kicking off my 6 month group coaching “Empowered You” program. Reach out to me at [email protected] for more information and to get signed up. Upon signing up, you’ll receive resources to get started immediately so you can be ready to kick off the New Year ready to rock-n-roll!

Enjoy this episode on setting holiday intentions and Happy Holidays Life Zesters!

It's a double duo of...SQUIRREL...energy this week on the podcast as Gen is joined by her husband, Luke, and they strive to stay on track with this week's conversation, growth as individuals and in relationships. And they're not just talking intimate relationships either, but any relationship in your life. Family, friends, coworkers. You name it. 

Something Genevieve's found to be more true this year than any other year before, is that relationships take work. Full-time, consistent effort and action. She thought a long distance relationship across the globe was difficult, but the last couple of years have really opened her eyes to navigating just how important it is to be fully present and intentional in strengthening relationships with friends, family, co-workers, and her partner. 

But growth within relationships can’t happen without growth within ourselves first.

Luke and Gen chat about the importance of a growth mindset, and what it is. They also share experiences that have challenged them to grow the most individually, and as a couple. And in the spirit of giving thanks, share what challenging experience has provided them the most gratitude this year. 

And you wouldn’t expect anything other than the two of them getting a little side tracked (SHINY THING) with some subject topics that, well, are bound to bring out a little laughter.

At Your Zest Life, we wish you a safe, happy start to your holiday season. We are grateful you are here and hope this week’s episode inspires you to find gratitude in your personal growth as well. 

Did you know your self-worth is not only your personal evaluation of your own worth, but also directly influences your decisions and lifestyle? When you invest in yourself, you’re investing in your quality of life, relationships, career, health, and goals.

This week, Genevieve talks about the importance of investing in our self-worth as you would a health savings account and how to increase the appreciation of your self-worth overtime. 

She answers the question of “Did the chicken come before the egg?” in relation to “Do we have self-worth before we practice self-care?”, and shares how to invest in our self-worth through:

How we show up for ourselves.

How we allow others to treat us.

And how we operate our businesses and careers.

The episode has something for everybody and is guaranteed to leave you fired up about creating your zest life by investing in your highest priority, you. 

We are living in an age where there is an abundance of opportunities all around us. The world is moving more quickly, technology is evolving faster than we can keep up with it, our commitments have made us wonder if there actually is a way to create more time, and our attention span has dwindled because of it. What does all of this lead us to? Living a life of overstimulation. 

Do you find yourself feeling overstimulated in your day to day life? That feeling where you can’t quite sit still, your breathing is rapid, it’s a challenge to focus, and no matter what you do, your to do list gets longer rather than shorter.

This week on Your Zest life, Lauren Lee from Inner Rebel is back to talk us through finding joy & inspiration in a world of overstimulation. Starting with the basics in understanding, “How do we know if we are overstimulated?” And breaking it down from there as she answers the questions: 

How do we destimulate ourselves in a world of overstimulation? 

How can meditation, being present, and the origins of Buda help us to find peace? 

Can hope & heaviness coexist in each other’s presence? 

And what exactly does it mean to have an “original thought”?

We need not live each day wearing the heaviness of the world and feeling overstimulated in our day to day lives. This episode is guaranteed to give you some tips and ideas on how to create more joy, inspiration, and tranquility instead.