The Abundance Effect

Larisa Makuch, CEO of Abundance Academy
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Welcome to The Abundance Effect—the podcast for high-achieving women ready to break through limits, rewire their mindset, and create success without burnout. Hosted by Larisa Makuch, Master Results Coach and CEO of Abundance Academy, each episode delivers practical tools and soul-aligned strategies to help you live a rich, fulfilling life in business and beyond. No fluff—just real conversations, powerful insights, and deep transformation. Let’s dive in.

  1. 3D AGO

    S1 E16 Why Your Mind Won’t Shut Off at Night (And What It’s Costing You)

    If your brain races the moment your head hits the pillow, this episode is for you. Larisa shares a simple habit she’s used since high school: keeping a notepad beside her bed. Not for productivity. Not for perfection. For nervous system regulation. When thoughts are captured on paper, your brain can rest. Inside this episode: • Why overthinking spikes at night • What happens in the hypnagogic state (that half-awake creative window) • How writing signals safety to your nervous system • Why you don’t need to act on everything you write • How this tiny habit improves sleep, clarity, and leadership This isn’t about doing more. It’s about giving your mind containment so it can let go. Peace of mind is the prerequisite for insight. Alignment builds success, not force. Try This Tonight Put a small notepad beside your bed.No pressure. No agenda. If a thought comes, write it down. Then let your nervous system rest. 📅 Curious about Morning Success Calls?Explore here: https://go.myabundanceacademy.ca/meetandgreet-calendars 🔗 Connect with Larisa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow Website: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/

    9 min

  2. MAR 24

    S1 E15 This Is What Procrastination Is Actually Costing You (It’s Worse Than You Think)

    In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch explores the hidden cost of procrastination and why delaying decisions quietly compounds over time. Drawing on behavioral science and real-world examples, she explains why we often move faster away from pain than toward pleasure—and how calculating the real cost of delay can create powerful leverage for change. If nothing changes and you’re having the same conversation a year from now… what does that actually cost you? This episode will help you answer that question—and decide whether the price of waiting is still acceptable. In This Episode • Why procrastination isn’t really about motivation• The psychology of loss aversion• How delay compounds in business, health, and relationships• Why ignoring your intuition builds the habit of postponement• A practical exercise to calculate the real cost of delay Book a Call with Larisa If you’re ready to stop circling the same decision and move forward with clarity: https://go.myabundanceacademy.ca/meetandgreet-calendars Connect with Larisa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow Website: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/ Join the Vision Expansion Experience https://visionexpansionexperience.com

    9 min
  3. S1 E14 How to Help Boys Build Confidence, Discipline & Healthy Habits (with Alex Siskos)

    MAR 17

    S1 E14 How to Help Boys Build Confidence, Discipline & Healthy Habits (with Alex Siskos)

    What if we helped boys build confidence, discipline, and healthy habits before the world tells them who they are? In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa sits down with Alex Siskos, a 17-year-old entrepreneur and founder of Junior Fit Nutrition, a program helping boys and young men (ages 8–21) build strength, healthy routines, confidence, and better mental health. After struggling with depression, poor habits, and low motivation during COVID, Alex transformed his life through nutrition, fitness, sleep, and discipline. Today, he mentors boys and teens to help them develop the habits that support both physical health and emotional resilience. If you're a parent raising boys, this conversation offers practical insight into what young men actually need today—from sleep and nutrition to independence, responsibility, and mentorship. • Why mental health struggles are rising in boys• How nutrition impacts focus, mood, and school performance• Why protein-rich breakfasts matter for kids and teens• The role sleep and phone habits play in mental health• How parents can build discipline and independence in their kids• The difference between decompression time vs procrastination time• Why routines shape confidence and long-term success Learn more about Alex’s coaching for boys and teens: https://www.juniorshealthstop.com/services-2 Follow Alex: @JuniorFitNutrition Join us for the Vision Expansion Experience here: https://visionexpansionexperience.com 🔗 Connect with LarisaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsite: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/

    25 min

  4. MAR 10

    S1 E13 Why Your Life Vision Isn’t Working (Even If You Have One)

    If your vision feels foggy, stale, or slightly off, it’s probably not because you’re unclear. It’s because something is missing. In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch shares the four essential elements every powerful life vision must include: Be, Do, Have, and Why. Most people build a vision around outcomes or goals alone. But when identity, behavior, meaning, and experience aren’t aligned, the vision doesn’t feel grounded and momentum fades. You’ll learn:• The most overlooked element of a powerful vision• Why identity must come before achievement• The difference between daily discipline and peak experiences• How your environment reinforces your identity and success• Why your “why” must be emotionally compelling to sustain motivation• How aligning Be, Do, Have, and Why creates clarity, confidence, and momentum When these four elements come together, your life stops feeling accidental and starts feeling intentional. If you want to design your next chapter with clarity and confidence, join the Vision Expansion Experience kicking off March 22. Join the Vision Expansion Experience Register here: https://visionexpansionexperience.com You can attend free, or upgrade to VIP for $47 to access over $1,500 in additional value. 🔗 Connect with Larisa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow Website: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/

    11 min

  5. MAR 3

    S1 E12 Why High Achievers Burn Out (And How to Fix It Without Slowing Down)

    In this episode, Larisa breaks down why structure isn’t restrictive — it’s regulating. It creates safety in your nervous system, reduces cognitive overload, and frees up creativity and strategic thinking. You’ll learn:• Why ambition without infrastructure leads to burnout• The neuroscience behind structure and creativity• The Zeigarnik Effect and how unfinished tasks drain your energy• The difference between mood change and behavior change• Why fewer priorities create more results• How predictable planning cycles increase follow-through If you’re tired of starting strong and drifting off course, this conversation will help you build a container for your vision. 📅 Curious about the Abundance Focus System?Email: larisa@myabundanceacademy.caOr send a DM with AFS to explore the next quarterly planning session. 💡 Have a topic idea for the podcast?Send it to: bookings@myabundanceacademy.ca 🔗 Connect with LarisaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsite: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/ Big vision deserves solid structure. Freedom deserves a framework.

    12 min

  6. FEB 24

    S1 E11 You’re Not Lazy—Your Nervous System Is Blocking Your Next Level

    Most high achievers believe success comes from discipline and mindset.  But if your nervous system isn’t trained to receive success, you will unconsciously cap it — no matter how capable you are.  You’ll learn:  • Why compliments can feel unsafe  • How deflecting praise interrupts the flow of giving and receiving  • The neuroscience behind visibility and pressure  • Why confidence is built by letting truth land  • How safe community expands your capacity for success  Success is not just what you pursue.  It’s what your body feels safe enough to hold.  Try This  Next time someone compliments you:  Pause. Breathe. Say thank you.  No explaining. No deflecting.  Receiving cleanly trains your nervous system for expansion.  📅 Curious about Morning Success Calls?  Explore here:  https://go.myabundanceacademy.ca/meetandgreet-calendars  🔗 Connect with Larisa  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuch  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow  Website: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/

    9 min

  7. FEB 17

    S1 E10 Say This to Be Heard: 4 Sentences That Change Every Relationship

    Most communication problems aren’t about caring.  They’re about safety.  In this episode, Larisa shares four simple sentences that create structure, calm the nervous system, and reduce defensiveness in conversations that matter.  You’ll learn why high achievers often trigger resistance without meaning to, and how predictability and appreciation lower the threat response.  The 4 Sentences:  • Something I want you to know is…  • Something I appreciate about you is…  • Something I desire is…  • Something I’m concerned about is…  Used daily, they create safety, clarity, and real connection.  Love needs structure.  Structure makes intimacy possible.  📘 Get the book: Stop Procrastinating Your Life Away👉 https://myabundanceacademy.ca/book/   🔗 Connect with Larisa  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuch  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow  Website: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/

    16 min
  8. S1 E9 February Reset with Jocelyn Hill | Beat the Winter Blues Without Burning Out

    FEB 10

    S1 E9 February Reset with Jocelyn Hill | Beat the Winter Blues Without Burning Out

    If you’re listening in February—especially in Canada—this episode is for you.  In this conversation, Larisa sits down with Jocelyn Hill, Canada’s first board-certified health and wellness coach, to unpack why February can feel deceptively hard for high-achieving women—and what to do about it without pushing harder or starting over.  This is for the woman who isn’t burned out…  but also isn’t energized.  You’ll learn:  Why white-knuckling winter backfires  How to reset in February without losing momentum  Why listening to your body is a skill (and how to practice it)  The truth about healthy aging and why it starts now  Simple micro-shifts that improve mood, energy, and focus  February doesn’t need more discipline.  It needs a wiser response.    📌 Free Healthy Aging Reset Call with Jocelyn: a short, focused conversation to help you feel better quickly and understand what will support your health long term.  👉 https://jwellness.ca    ✨ Join us this week for the FREE Rewire Your Morning, Reinvent Your Life Masterclass If you’re ready to reset your mornings and realign your energy, join us for this powerful free training. Register here: https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/aamc-morning   🔗 Connect with Larisa  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuch  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow  Website: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/

    40 min
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Welcome to The Abundance Effect—the podcast for high-achieving women ready to break through limits, rewire their mindset, and create success without burnout. Hosted by Larisa Makuch, Master Results Coach and CEO of Abundance Academy, each episode delivers practical tools and soul-aligned strategies to help you live a rich, fulfilling life in business and beyond. No fluff—just real conversations, powerful insights, and deep transformation. Let’s dive in.

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  • Creator
    Larisa Makuch, CEO of Abundance Academy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Larisa Makuch, CEO of Abundance Academy
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