Elkevate Your Life

Elke
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Welcome to Elkevate, the podcast where real talk meets heartfelt advice. I'm Elke, often called "Mama Elke" by those around me. With years of experience lending a listening ear to friends, family, and even complete strangers, I’ve created a space where you can find comfort and wisdom. Each week, join me for Mindful Mondays, Or Fun Fact Fridays where I share hot takes on taboo topics and life lessons I've learned the hard way. Plus, I’m excited to offer you a chance to be part of the show! Use our personal link to submit your anonymous stories and get thoughtful advice from yours truly. Whether you need a shoulder to lean on, a friendly ear, or just some solid guidance, I'm here for you. Tune in to Elkevate for honest conversations, practical advice, and a dose of empathy every week. Let’s navigate life together.

  1. 4D AGO

    Stop Pouring Into The Wrong People

    Send us Fan Mail Ever catch yourself giving your best energy to someone who barely notices it and then wondering why you feel drained, resentful, or just plain sad? That’s the heart of this Wisdom Wellness Wednesday. I’m sharing a short, honest reflection on reciprocity in relationships and the moment you realize you might be pouring yourself into the wrong people, the wrong places, or the wrong things.  We get into the frustration of expecting change from someone who keeps showing you the same pattern and how the “definition of insanity” can quietly show up in friendships, partnerships, and even family dynamics. I walk through the questions I’m asking myself too: Is this connection serving me? Is my time being respected? Am I holding on out of convenience, complacency, or history instead of mutual care? If you’ve ever felt stuck in a one-sided friendship or emotionally exhausted from always being the one who shows up, this conversation is for you.  I also share a real-life reminder of what healthy appreciation feels like when it’s genuine, plus a quick personal update about living with an autoimmune condition and why conserving energy makes boundaries even more important. You’ll leave with a simple challenge to evaluate who fills your cup, who drains it, and what it could look like to pivot your time toward people who truly value you.  If this resonates, subscribe, leave a review, tap like, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that their time is precious. What’s one relationship where you want more reciprocity? Support the show  Like 2 Subscribe 2 me? Click on Link below  https://buzzsprout.com/2323357/subscribe                       #ElkevateyourlifeYouTube  #Elkevateyourlife Spotify #Elkevateyourlife Apple  #Elkevateyourlife Amazon Music #ElkevateyourlifeTiktok #Elkevatepodcast Instagram #Elkevateyourlife Facebook https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2323357.rss https://linktr.ee/elkevateyourlife https://www.pinnaclewellnesscenter.com  https://www.persimmondental.care.com https://angiegermer757917.le-vel.com https://Lovemyartist.etsy.com https://linktr.ee/lovemyartist ig:aestheticrngoddess persimmon.life/p/1369/jiz-j

    14 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Mindful Monday Reality Check

    Send us Fan Mail We’re feeling the strange weather shifts and repeated small earthquakes in Northern California, and it has us thinking hard about real readiness. We also talk honestly about inflation, rising gas and grocery prices, and the everyday pivots we’re making to keep up.  • strange weather and that unsettled earthquake feeling  • San Ramon quake updates and what microquakes can signal  • keeping an earthquake kit and an emergency plan ready  • how inflation shows up in gas, groceries, and daily choices  • adapting with side jobs, apps, coupons, and cheaper stores  • why listener support helps cover production costs  • questions for listeners about preparedness and money-saving tips  Please remember to, if this resonated with you, if you liked it, please remember to click the thumbs up button and give it a like. Comment your insight, tips or tricks as it helps the algorithm And if you know somebody that would appreciate this information or this pod, please share with them.  Support the show  Like 2 Subscribe 2 me? Click on Link below  https://buzzsprout.com/2323357/subscribe                       #ElkevateyourlifeYouTube  #Elkevateyourlife Spotify #Elkevateyourlife Apple  #Elkevateyourlife Amazon Music #ElkevateyourlifeTiktok #Elkevatepodcast Instagram #Elkevateyourlife Facebook https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2323357.rss https://linktr.ee/elkevateyourlife https://www.pinnaclewellnesscenter.com  https://www.persimmondental.care.com https://angiegermer757917.le-vel.com https://Lovemyartist.etsy.com https://linktr.ee/lovemyartist ig:aestheticrngoddess persimmon.life/p/1369/jiz-j

    15 min

  3. MAR 26

    How To Rewire Your Brain For Better Habits

    Send us Fan Mail Support the show  Like 2 Subscribe 2 me? Click on Link below  https://buzzsprout.com/2323357/subscribe                       #ElkevateyourlifeYouTube  #Elkevateyourlife Spotify #Elkevateyourlife Apple  #Elkevateyourlife Amazon Music #ElkevateyourlifeTiktok #Elkevatepodcast Instagram #Elkevateyourlife Facebook https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2323357.rss https://linktr.ee/elkevateyourlife https://www.pinnaclewellnesscenter.com  https://www.persimmondental.care.com https://angiegermer757917.le-vel.com https://Lovemyartist.etsy.com https://linktr.ee/lovemyartist ig:aestheticrngoddess persimmon.life/p/1369/jiz-j

    23 min

  4. MAR 24

    Bless You, Bay Area: The Pollen Is Personal

    Send us Fan Mail We’re feeling the full force of spring allergies and breaking down why pollen season seems more intense this year, especially around the Bay Area. We also share practical ways to tell allergies from a cold and what to do when your symptoms are wearing you out.  • quick life update after spending time with my kids  • why climate change can mean earlier blooms and longer pollen seasons  • how wind, rain patterns, and higher CO2 can raise pollen exposure  • simple prevention steps like closing windows and showering after outdoors  • over-the-counter options and timing meds before symptoms ramp up  • allergy vs cold signs like itching, fever, mucus type, and duration  • home remedies like daily organic honey and other holistic approaches  • quick reality TV detour on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette news  If you have any tips or tricks that you would like to share in regards to allergies, I'd love to hear them. Please, if you are a loyal listener, it means so much if you remember to like the podcast, comment on the podcast, and share. Support the show  Like 2 Subscribe 2 me? Click on Link below  https://buzzsprout.com/2323357/subscribe                       #ElkevateyourlifeYouTube  #Elkevateyourlife Spotify #Elkevateyourlife Apple  #Elkevateyourlife Amazon Music #ElkevateyourlifeTiktok #Elkevatepodcast Instagram #Elkevateyourlife Facebook https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2323357.rss https://linktr.ee/elkevateyourlife https://www.pinnaclewellnesscenter.com  https://www.persimmondental.care.com https://angiegermer757917.le-vel.com https://Lovemyartist.etsy.com https://linktr.ee/lovemyartist ig:aestheticrngoddess persimmon.life/p/1369/jiz-j

    12 min

  5. MAR 17

    Venting Vs Fixing In Real Life Marriage

    Send us Fan Mail We share a real-life mix of chronic pain, stress, and the everyday moments that test how we communicate at home. We connect a tiny grocery-store disagreement and a bigger need to vent to the core idea that feeling understood often matters more than being “right.”  • managing oral lichen planus flare-ups and how stress makes symptoms worse  • finding perspective while still naming the daily reality of chronic pain  • celebrating family birthdays and noticing small bright spots  • reacting to the Oscars and what we enjoyed about the winners  • revisiting Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus and the “cave” dynamic  • venting vs fixing and how quick solutions can miss the emotional need  • using a clear script to ask for listening and validation  • why St Patrick’s Day is celebrated and how green became the symbol  Remember, like, follow, subscribe, comment, feel free to share.  Support the show  Like 2 Subscribe 2 me? Click on Link below  https://buzzsprout.com/2323357/subscribe                       #ElkevateyourlifeYouTube  #Elkevateyourlife Spotify #Elkevateyourlife Apple  #Elkevateyourlife Amazon Music #ElkevateyourlifeTiktok #Elkevatepodcast Instagram #Elkevateyourlife Facebook https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2323357.rss https://linktr.ee/elkevateyourlife https://www.pinnaclewellnesscenter.com  https://www.persimmondental.care.com https://angiegermer757917.le-vel.com https://Lovemyartist.etsy.com https://linktr.ee/lovemyartist ig:aestheticrngoddess persimmon.life/p/1369/jiz-j

    27 min

  6. MAR 12

    Reprogram Your Brain For Lasting Change

    Send us Fan Mail We break down why lasting change is a silent psychological revolution, not a sudden burst of motivation or a quick habit swap. We explore how identity, neuroplasticity, and the liminal phase explain the discomfort of growth and show how to reprogram the beliefs that keep you stuck.  • self-transformation as an identity shift rather than an event  • the liminal phase as the uncomfortable space of becoming  • invisible scripts from childhood and culture shaping “what’s possible”  • neuroplasticity as the brain’s ability to rewire through conscious challenge  • homeostasis as the reason the mind resists change  • emotions as data signals and the cost of suppressing them  • environmental design to support the new self  • why willpower fails when the old identity stays intact  If you do, please feel free to give me a like, a comment, share your feedback. If you're interested in subscribing, it's as little as a cup of coffee,$3, or as much as$10 a month. Support the show  Like 2 Subscribe 2 me? Click on Link below  https://buzzsprout.com/2323357/subscribe                       #ElkevateyourlifeYouTube  #Elkevateyourlife Spotify #Elkevateyourlife Apple  #Elkevateyourlife Amazon Music #ElkevateyourlifeTiktok #Elkevatepodcast Instagram #Elkevateyourlife Facebook https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2323357.rss https://linktr.ee/elkevateyourlife https://www.pinnaclewellnesscenter.com  https://www.persimmondental.care.com https://angiegermer757917.le-vel.com https://Lovemyartist.etsy.com https://linktr.ee/lovemyartist ig:aestheticrngoddess persimmon.life/p/1369/jiz-j

    21 min

  7. MAR 10

    Healing The Inner Child

    Send us Fan Mail What if your perfectionism, people-pleasing, or tendency to shut down under stress isn’t a flaw—but a survival skill you learned long ago? We start with a school strike and end up somewhere far more personal: the quiet ways childhood blame, anxiety, and mixed signals script our adult reactions. Through honest stories and clear examples, I unpack how a wounded inner child can drive overthinking, take everything personally, and push us into procrastination when the pressure spikes. Together we trace the arc from early chaos to adult coping, showing how the body remembers what the mind tries to outrun. You’ll hear how a household ruled by urgency and hot-cold moods can teach a kid to scan for danger, shoulder blame, and chase impossible standards. Then we flip the script with practical tools: naming feelings without shame, comforting yourself the way you would a small child, and building tiny, repeatable wins that retrain your nervous system toward safety. We talk somatic resets—longer exhales, grounding through your feet, five-sense check-ins—and pair them with steady language that keeps you present instead of spiraling. We also look at relationships as laboratories for growth. If feedback feels like rejection or conflict flips you into flight mode, you’ll learn how to slow the moment, ask for what you need, and swap mind-reading for clear bids for connection. I share why my love languages matter, how to repair with kids at any age, and what it means to reparent yourself in real time: not by erasing the past, but by meeting it with new choices. By the end, you’ll have a simple framework to catch old patterns early, soften the inner critic, and let the adult you lead. If this resonated, tap follow, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a quick review—what old script are you ready to rewrite? Support the show  Like 2 Subscribe 2 me? Click on Link below  https://buzzsprout.com/2323357/subscribe                       #ElkevateyourlifeYouTube  #Elkevateyourlife Spotify #Elkevateyourlife Apple  #Elkevateyourlife Amazon Music #ElkevateyourlifeTiktok #Elkevatepodcast Instagram #Elkevateyourlife Facebook https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2323357.rss https://linktr.ee/elkevateyourlife https://www.pinnaclewellnesscenter.com  https://www.persimmondental.care.com https://angiegermer757917.le-vel.com https://Lovemyartist.etsy.com https://linktr.ee/lovemyartist ig:aestheticrngoddess persimmon.life/p/1369/jiz-j

    18 min

  8. MAR 5

    If The Body Keeps Score, Can We Change The Game

    Send us Fan Mail Ever had your body speak up when your mind insisted everything was fine? That’s where we start: a sudden autoimmune flare after a calm year, a full moon’s nudge, and a hard look at how stress and old patterns can light a match under the immune system. We open up about the science and the story—how fight-or-flight keeps us alive, how it can also lock the body into cycles of inflammation, and why trauma is less about the headline event and more about the overwhelm that outstrips capacity. Together we map what “the body keeps the score” means in daily life. We talk about growing up with chaos, the quiet ways we overachieve to stay safe, and the hidden costs of pushing through. Then we shift to tools you can use right away: noticing early cues like a tight jaw or racing breath, stepping outside for a reset, walking the dog to discharge energy, choosing solitude for lunch to reset your window of tolerance. We also explore structured support—cognitive approaches that bring language to body alarms, somatic practices that release stored charge, meditation and grounding to widen calm, and when medications can create a stable bridge for learning new patterns. What emerges is a practical path: safety as a daily skill, not a finish line. We share small, repeatable practices that retrain a jumpy nervous system and make space for the moments you don’t want to miss—birthdays, concerts, dinners that used to get canceled when flares took over. If you’ve ever wondered why your symptoms spike under stress or how to break the loop, you’ll find hope, clarity, and a handful of moves to try today. If this resonated, tap follow, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find tools that work.Support the show  Like 2 Subscribe 2 me? Click on Link below  https://buzzsprout.com/2323357/subscribe                       #ElkevateyourlifeYouTube  #Elkevateyourlife Spotify #Elkevateyourlife Apple  #Elkevateyourlife Amazon Music #ElkevateyourlifeTiktok #Elkevatepodcast Instagram #Elkevateyourlife Facebook https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2323357.rss https://linktr.ee/elkevateyourlife https://www.pinnaclewellnesscenter.com  https://www.persimmondental.care.com https://angiegermer757917.le-vel.com https://Lovemyartist.etsy.com https://linktr.ee/lovemyartist ig:aestheticrngoddess persimmon.life/p/1369/jiz-j

    25 min
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Welcome to Elkevate, the podcast where real talk meets heartfelt advice. I'm Elke, often called "Mama Elke" by those around me. With years of experience lending a listening ear to friends, family, and even complete strangers, I’ve created a space where you can find comfort and wisdom. Each week, join me for Mindful Mondays, Or Fun Fact Fridays where I share hot takes on taboo topics and life lessons I've learned the hard way. Plus, I’m excited to offer you a chance to be part of the show! Use our personal link to submit your anonymous stories and get thoughtful advice from yours truly. Whether you need a shoulder to lean on, a friendly ear, or just some solid guidance, I'm here for you. Tune in to Elkevate for honest conversations, practical advice, and a dose of empathy every week. Let’s navigate life together.

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  • Creator
    Elke
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Elkevate Your Life
  • Show Website
    Elkevate Your Life