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. JAN 8

    Flu Season and homeopathic remedies

    Send us a text The year starts with coughs, headlines about H3N2, and a lot of canceled plans—and we’re not pretending that’s easy. We’re talking honestly about staying well when flu season keeps punching, from simple comfort rituals that actually help to the everyday immune habits that add up over weeks. Think hot showers and broth, honey and lemon, Vicks and thick socks, plus the underrated power duo of sleep and short walks. No magic bullets here—just small, steady moves you can make even on low-energy days. We also tackle the other kind of wellness: the kind that keeps your goals alive when life gets noisy. Resolutions fail when they’re vague, so we turn “be healthier” into “walk 30 minutes after lunch five days a week,” and “grow the podcast” into “publish consistently, upgrade thumbnails, and ask three people to share each episode.” Intentional relationships get calendar time. Travel dreams get dates, a budget, and a starter step like pricing a cruise or checking flights to Europe. A vision board becomes a daily prompt, not a wish. If you work around kids or in busy spaces, you’ll hear how we navigate that gray zone where a sore throat shows up before a fever and everyone is exposed. We share a personal protocol—mask in crowds, handwashing touchpoints, a tiny “wellness kit” in the bag—and why early rest protects long-term productivity. Along the way, we shout out loyal listeners and the creative friends who keep this community vibrant. Add your wisdom. Tell us the home remedy you swear by and one concrete step you’ll take toward a 2026 goal. Then hit follow, share this with a friend who’s under the weather, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. Your voice keeps this community strong. 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://www.pinnaclewellnesscenter.com https://www.persimmondental.care.com https://angiegermer757917.le-vel.com https://Lovemyartist.etsy.com

    20 min

  2. JAN 6

    From Resolutions To Roadmaps: How To Make Goals That Stick

    Send us a text Ready to make this the year your goals actually happen? We’re kicking off with gratitude for a milestone moment and turning that energy into a practical blueprint you can use right away. No fluff—just the tools that transform vague resolutions into clear, repeatable actions you can measure, track, and celebrate. We start by reframing goal setting as a simple system: write the outcome, map three steps, and schedule them where you’ll see them. From fitness targets to creative projects to financial wins, we break big ambitions into tiny units of progress that fit into real life. Then we put a fresh lens on vision boards. Instead of a pretty collage, we anchor every image to a behavior—automatic transfers for a savings photo, a class enrollment for a career image, or recurring calendar blocks for relationships worth deepening. The board becomes your daily compass, not a wish list. Accountability is the multiplier. We lay out a lightweight routine for check-ins that keeps you honest without the guilt: one goal, one next step, one date. You’ll also hear shoutouts to the community members and creators who make the journey more fun and more sustainable, along with resources—from affordable audiobooks to nutrition support and custom creative services—that remove friction and help you move faster. We close with a clear challenge: send us one goal and the steps you’ll take before midweek so we can read them out and cheer you on. If you’re ready to trade motivation spikes for steady momentum, press play, write your plan, and join the accountability crew. Subscribe, leave a review to help others find the show, and share this episode with a friend who’s serious about turning intention into action. 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://www.pinnaclewellnesscenter.com https://www.persimmondental.care.com https://angiegermer757917.le-vel.com https://Lovemyartist.etsy.com

    13 min

  3. JAN 1

    Gratitude, Goals, And A Sparkling 100th Milestone

    Send us a text A hundred episodes and a New Year’s Eve—perfect timing to celebrate the journey, thank the community that made it possible, and turn big resolutions into small, repeatable steps. We keep the vibe joyful and candid, with a few playful detours, then get practical about how to make goals stick when the confetti settles. We start with gratitude and shout-outs to the listeners, subscribers, and friends who’ve kept the show alive. Then we cut through the noise around resolutions and focus on execution: translating “I want” into “I will,” designing minimum viable actions, and scheduling habits where they actually fit. You’ll hear simple strategies like pairing a vision board for direction with a weekly checklist for motion, building tiny rituals with clear cues and rewards, and tracking behaviors you control—minutes, reps, pages, messages—so progress is visible and motivating. We also talk momentum and mindset: how to lower friction by prepping the night before, how to bounce back when a streak breaks, and how to recruit accountability by sharing specific targets with real people. If your calendar is wild, we show how to shrink steps until they fit your worst day and how to review weekly without guilt. And because goals are seasonal, we encourage quarterly pruning—letting go of what no longer serves and doubling down on what works—so your plan stays aligned with your life. Raise a glass with us to a sparkling milestone and a year of deliberate action. If the episode helps, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s mapping their year, and leave a quick review to help others find these practical tools. What’s the one step you’ll take this week? Share it with us and let’s build the streak together. 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://www.pinnaclewellnesscenter.com https://www.persimmondental.care.com https://angiegermer757917.le-vel.com https://Lovemyartist.etsy.com

    5 min

  4. 12/30/2025

    From Resolutions To Intentions: A Simple Plan To Grow In The New Year

    Send us a text Resolutions fade when they stay vague. We chose a different path: turn intentions into actions you can measure, share, and celebrate. From holiday reflections and family moments that ground our why, to a simple framework for showing up better in every role, this conversation lays out how to move from talk to traction without drowning in complexity. We dig into practical tools that high performers and everyday families both use: writing goals where you’ll see them, setting small recurring commitments, and reviewing progress weekly. Rather than chasing a perfect routine, we focus on behaviors that rebuild trust—validating feedback, naming specific changes, and creating tiny systems like Saturday calls, alternate plans when schedules collide, and phone‑free dinners. You’ll hear how to translate “I’ll be better” into clear steps, and how to invite the people you love into the process so accountability feels supportive, not punitive. This episode also celebrates community with heartfelt shoutouts and real‑world examples of how growth shows up: trying a partner’s hobby, walking together, sharing notes from a book, and marking progress with simple rituals. Along the way we talk vision boards, goal lists, and the power of intentional words that you revisit, not just recite. If you’re ready to be better, not busier, you’ll leave with a plan to set intentions, execute them with kindness, and track the journey together. If this resonated, tap follow, share it with someone you want to grow with, and drop your top intention and execution plan in the comments. Your next step is one small promise you can keep today—what will it be? 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://www.pinnaclewellnesscenter.com https://www.persimmondental.care.com https://angiegermer757917.le-vel.com https://Lovemyartist.etsy.com

    29 min

  5. 12/25/2025

    Christmas Eve Traditions, Gratitude, And Joy

    Send us a text The holidays shine brightest through the small rituals we choose to keep. We open the door to our Christmas Eve—candlelight service, light-filled neighborhoods synced to carols, and a cozy breakfast in pajamas on the Delta King—and invite you to share the traditions that anchor your joy. A broken tripod and a snoring pup can’t dim the warmth; they become part of the story, a reminder that imperfect moments are often the most real. We talk about family shifts with honesty: parents and grandparents who are gone, kids who celebrate in new cities, and the ways we build connection across distance. Traditions bend without breaking—an evening drive, a quiet candle, a shared playlist—and gratitude becomes a steady practice rather than a slogan. We ask what you keep alive on Christmas Eve and why it matters, because naming your rituals is a way of choosing who you want to be with the people you love. Along the way, we celebrate our community with heartfelt shoutouts to loyal listeners, creators, and friends who have supported this journey. We also mention a wellness resource for those seeking natural ways to fill nutritional gaps, reflecting a broader theme of caring for mind and body through the season. If you’re looking for a companionable listen that blends warmth, humor, and reflection—and encourages you to share your own story—you’ll feel right at home here. Share your favorite tradition, tell us what you’re grateful for, and pass this episode to someone who could use a gentle, festive boost. Remember to Like thumbs up, Subscribe, and Please leave a review, and join us next week as we head into the new year together. 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://www.pinnaclewellnesscenter.com https://www.persimmondental.care.com https://angiegermer757917.le-vel.com https://Lovemyartist.etsy.com

    7 min

  6. 12/23/2025

    Silence Isn’t Neutral When Relationships Are On The Line

    Send us a text What happens when unspoken hurt lingers for years and only surfaces in fragments and faded details? We take you inside a real weekend of hard truths, where old moments resurfaced and forced a clear-eyed look at how silence quietly rewrites the rules of a relationship. From the first phone call to the last apology, we walk through why people avoid confrontation, how avoidance breeds resentment, and what it sounds like to validate someone’s experience without getting trapped in a debate over a three-year-old memory. We don’t glorify conflict. Instead, we reframe it as care in action: asking for a call instead of texting walls of emotion, naming a single issue, listening long enough to understand impact, and choosing repair over being right. You’ll hear practical ways to make tough talks easier, including simple scripts to open the conversation, gentle boundaries to keep it productive, and a “pressure release valve” habit to address small hurts before they harden. The goal is less drama, more clarity, and relationships that survive real life. Between mindful questions and warm shoutouts to the community and sponsors, life hums along with snoring dogs, a determined woodpecker, and a frog who won’t move out. We’re nearing our 100th episode and leaning into the season with an invitation to show up kindly—on the mic, in your texts, and at your next family dinner. If you’ve been carrying something unsaid, consider this your nudge to speak with grace and specificity. Listen, share with a friend who needs a conversational reset, and if the episode helps, tap follow, leave a quick review, and tell us: what finally makes you speak up? 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://www.pinnaclewellnesscenter.com https://www.persimmondental.care.com https://angiegermer757917.le-vel.com https://Lovemyartist.etsy.com

    20 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    When Trauma Hides In Plain Sight

    Send us a text It starts with a joyful rewind: a walkable Arizona weekend, back-to-back 25th birthdays, and a first-ever mother–daughter karaoke moment that finally happened. That light made space for a harder conversation we’ve needed to have—how trauma hides in plain sight, how grooming slowly tightens its grip, and why “just leave” misses the reality so many face behind closed doors. We unpack the mechanics of control: love-bombing that becomes isolation, protectiveness that becomes surveillance, and finances that become a leash. I share how childhood patterns show up later, even after therapy and years of growth, and how triggers are not proof of failure but signals that a boundary is due. We talk about what empathy looks like in practice—listening without blame, safety planning without pressure, and offering real help instead of quick fixes. If you’ve wondered why smart, strong people stay, this conversation lays out the slow, careful architecture of manipulation and the courageous, non-linear paths out. Along the way, there’s gratitude for the community that keeps this show going, a nod to the upcoming 100th episode, and an honest invitation to reflect. If you’re supporting someone in crisis, you’ll hear practical ways to show up: discreet resources, thoughtful questions, and steady presence. If you’re healing yourself, you’ll find language for boundaries, compassion for setbacks, and encouragement to keep building the life you deserve—one clear choice at a time. If this resonated, tap follow on your favorite app, subscribe on YouTube, and share this episode with someone who needs a patient voice in their corner. Your ratings and comments help more people find a safe place to learn, heal, and be heard. What insight will you carry forward today? 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://www.pinnaclewellnesscenter.com https://www.persimmondental.care.com https://angiegermer757917.le-vel.com https://Lovemyartist.etsy.com

    26 min

  8. 12/04/2025

    How A Noisy Woodpecker Taught Me To Be Vigilant And Patient

    Send us a text A woodpecker at dawn, a frog at dusk, and a landlord who thinks reflective tape can fix everything—sometimes life turns your window into a drum. I walk through the real costs of chronic noise on sleep, mood, and autoimmune health, and how persistence, documentation, and clear requests shift the conversation from band-aids to root-cause solutions like pest inspections and proper repairs. Along the way, I share how I rebuilt a nightly routine with eye mask, white noise, and calmer food choices to steady inflammation when rest was under attack. There’s also a modern safety lesson: selling a ring online is simple until it isn’t. I switched from a home meetup to a well-lit public spot, and when the buyer ghosted, I took the win—because safety beats a sale every time. We talk boundaries that actually protect your peace: proactive checks, daylight meetups, and being okay with walking away. Wellness shows up in the small choices you repeat, not just the big plans you post. Between problem-solving and patience, I celebrate community milestones—more countries, more cities, more listeners sending kind notes—and a quick travel update that may shift the posting cadence. I shout out friends tackling a 72-hour fast and share why steady routines and gentle consistency carry more power than all-or-nothing goals. If you’ve ever tried to sleep through chaos or argued for a fix that solves the cause, not the symptom, you’ll feel seen. Tap play, protect your rest, and tell me your best self-advocacy win. If you enjoyed this, follow the show, leave a quick review, and share it with someone who needs a laugh and a nudge to guard their peace. 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://www.pinnaclewellnesscenter.com https://www.persimmondental.care.com https://angiegermer757917.le-vel.com https://Lovemyartist.etsy.com

    16 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
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Elkevate Your Life
  • Show Website
    Elkevate Your Life