Elkevate Your Life

Elke

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. 8H AGO

    Venting Vs Fixing In Real Life Marriage

    Send a text 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
  2. 5D AGO

    Reprogram Your Brain For Lasting Change

    Send a text 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
  3. MAR 10

    Healing The Inner Child

    Send a text 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
  4. MAR 5

    If The Body Keeps Score, Can We Change The Game

    Send a text 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
  5. MAR 3

    Start Your Week Strong By Choosing Intention Over Dread

    Send a text A tiny morning quake and a bright hint of spring set the stage for a quiet revolution: choosing intention over dread to transform Monday into a fresh start. We talk through how a simple greeting—“Happy Monday”—can change the tone of your day, then stack practical habits that keep that energy alive. From embracing single tasking to drafting kinder weekly goals, we share a realistic, human way to move through work and life without the fog of frantic multitasking. We also dig into our March mile challenge at school: run a mile a day, not for speed but for consistency, connection, and small wins that compound. That routine ties neatly to daylight saving time, where longer evenings can fuel better moods and movement—as long as we respect sleep. You’ll hear easy, science-backed nudges: morning light to set your clock, a steady wake time, and gentler evenings that calm the mind. It’s about building momentum that lasts past Monday. Community love runs through the episode with birthday shoutouts, listener thanks, and a few favorite resources, including a powerful audiobook on practicing love in everyday relationships. Real life steps up to the mic too—our pup, Chanel, voices her need for closeness—reminding us that mindfulness belongs in the middle of noise, not away from it. And yes, we finally face earthquake readiness with a simple go-bag starter list for people and pets, because feeling prepared quiets worry and clears the path for focus. If this resonated, tap Like ,follow, share it with a friend who dreads Mondays, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find a calmer way to start the week. What intention will you set for next Monday? 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
  6. FEB 26

    Playbook For Everyday Manifestation

    Send a text What if the most powerful tool you own is the voice inside your head? We dive into Neville Goddard’s bold premise—your imagination is the source of your reality—and translate it into everyday practices you can use to change your health, money story, and momentum. From the words you choose at breakfast to the scenes you rehearse before sleep, we show how language and imagery become blueprints for your next chapter. We start with a simple shift: stop forecasting failure with throwaway lines like “It’s going to be a terrible day” or “I’m broke.” Instead, script your life in present-tense phrases that match the future you want. You’ll hear practical examples for reframing setbacks, using short healing mantras during flare-ups, and teaching kids to replace fear talk with calm, confident cues. Then we layer in Neville’s method of end-state visualization—feeling your desire as already real with sensory detail, especially in the quiet moments before sleep when the mind is most suggestible. Vision boards make an appearance as more than decoration; they’re daily prompts to engage emotion, not just intellect. We connect the dots between athletes who mentally rehearse victories, creators who prefeel success, and anyone aiming for financial ease or deeper relationships. Along the way, we share personal goals—family travel, creative expansion, global reach—and the community support that makes growth sustainable, from subscribers to partners offering wellness and creative resources. By the end, you’ll have a compact toolkit: choose a desire you truly own, craft a present-tense script, practice vivid nighttime visualization, and surround yourself with people who speak your future back to you. Ready to test the power of your inner voice?  Listen now, subscribe for more conversations on mindset and manifestation, and leave a review sharing the one belief you’ll rewrite 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://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
  7. FEB 24

    Align The Outside With The Inside

    Send a text We explore how skin, strength, and memory link together, from a first-hand PRP microneedling session to simple habits that keep the body moving and the brain sharp. We ask listeners to share the routines that align their outside with their inside. • birthday shout-outs to friends and listeners • beauty is pain as a frame for self-care • microneedling with PRP basics and aftercare • aligning external appearance with inner change • building strength to stay active with students • brain training by delaying lookups • family examples of sharp memory into old age • practical routines for fitness, skin, and mood • listener acknowledgements and community resources • request for detailed listener regimens • support through subscriptions, likes, shares You can subscribe for as little as a cup of coffee or as much as a happy meal. Please remember to like, comment, share. It helps the algorithm. 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. FEB 19

    Five Morning Habits That Change Everything

    Send a text Ever feel like your morning runs you instead of the other way around? After rehabbing a knee and hip injury pushed me into the gym, I rebuilt my first hour from the ground up—and the rest of my day got easier. I’m sharing the five simple habits that turned frantic mornings into focused momentum, plus why the timing of your coffee might be the quiet culprit behind your afternoon crash. We start with the moment your alarm goes off and the “spring theory” that explains why snoozing backfires. Then we move into ten minutes of gentle stretching that wakes muscles, lubricates joints, and even helps digestion. I break down a no-drama breakfast approach—protein, fiber, and healthy fats—before coffee to steady cortisol and blood sugar, so you feel calm, alert, and crash-resistant. You’ll also learn a quick meditation or breath routine that puts you in charge of your emotions instead of the other way around, and a phone-free first hour that protects focus and optimism before the world floods your notifications. Along the way, I talk candidly about going from outdoor workouts to indoor rehab, finding consistency when motivation dips, and the small mindset shifts that make healthy choices stick. You’ll hear community shoutouts, practical swaps you can try tomorrow morning, and encouragement to test the routine for just a week and see what changes first—your mood, your energy, or your clarity. If you’re ready to trade the rush for a steadier rhythm, press play and build a morning you can trust. If this helps, share it with a friend, leave a quick review, and subscribe for more Mindful Mondays and Wisdom Wellness Wednesdays. Your support keeps the show growing and the tips coming. 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

    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.