Beyond Busy

Marisa Hohaia
Beyond Busy

In a world consumed by hustle, we lose touch with the other essential elements of a life well lived: love, joy, fulfillment, purpose, and soul growth. It's time to lay down the busy badge and re-define success. Join Marisa Hohaia, a certified life, spiritual, and emotional intelligence coach, and energy healer with a background in Psychology, in weekly conversations with dynamic guests about what exists beyond busy when we find the courage to slow down and explore. Through the lens of psychology, spirituality, and energetics, each episode offers insights on manifesting a soulful, meaningful, and wildly abundant life. This podcast is for the spiritually curious, Type A, achievement chaser, seeking balance, impact, ease, and connection without sacrificing her success. Tangible tips, tools, and perspectives to support your awakening and personal transformation journey. It's time to free yourself from doubt, fear, and the pursuit of the hustle and call in your dream future.

  1. OCT 28

    Building A Life Outside The Lines with Melanie Mitro

    EP 12 - How do you maintain productivity and balance between your professional ambitions and personal life - without guilt and burnout? Melanie started her entrepreneurial journey in 2011 with a health/fitness company. With less than 75 Facebook friends and 0 Instagram followers she grew to the #1 sales consultant in the company and developed the largest organization in the network. She navigated through mom guilt, poor boundaries, leadership challenges, and burnout which she talks about in her Women Inspiring Women weekly podcast. She now mentors and trains other direct sellers to grow healthy and successful businesses through her strategies and tools for well-rounded success. She created Chic Influencer with her business partner to equip more direct sellers with the tools and systems for scalable long-term success and happiness. In this episode -  Finding Comfort and Inspiration: Surround yourself with positive influences and success stories to maintain motivation. Melanie suggests seeking out content that inspires action rather than competition, which can stifle creativity. Morning Routine: A solid morning routine is crucial for productivity. Melanie highlights the practice of visualizing goals and tracking progress through journaling, which helps maintain focus on long-term objectives. Balancing Work and Family: Melanie shares her experience of managing mom guilt and the need for quality time with her children. She learned to be fully present during family time, which improved both her personal relationships and work efficiency. Productivity Strategies: "Eating the frog" is crucial skill, where the most challenging tasks are tackled first in the day. This approach makes sure that essential activities are completed, even if the rest of the day becomes chaotic (and you know it does!) Flexibility and Self-Compassion: Both Melanie and Marissa discuss the importance of allowing flexibility in work schedules and being kind to yourself when productivity fluctuates. Create a holistic view of your progress over a week rather than daily, reducing feelings of defeat!  Make sure to connect with Melanie here -   time management mini course https://services.chicinfluencer.com/offers/NpvDcGey www.instagram.com/melaniemitro www.chicinfluencer.com Connect with Marisa Website: https://www.breakupwithbusy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakupwithbusy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-hohaia-2b968017/

    32 min
  2. Align Your Life Using Human Design with Nicole Laino

    OCT 3

    Align Your Life Using Human Design with Nicole Laino

    Ep 11 - What if every time you made a decision, you either received the result you wanted or the lesson you needed?  This week, Marisa welcomes human design expert Nicole Laino to discuss transforming personal and entrepreneurial life through human design's holistic approach. Human Design's unique blueprint aids you uncovering your true purpose and maximizing your potential, and the more we know about ourselves, the more likely we are to succeed in any of our efforts - whether it's success, transformation or healing. Nicole explains how each type can leverage their strengths for personal and business growth, highlighting the importance of aligning with one's energy and purpose for achieving success without burnout.  Embrace Your Human Design: Understanding and aligning with your human design type can enhance personal and professional fulfillment.Five Types Explained: A quick breakdown of the differences between Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, Manifestors, and Reflectors, and their unique characteristics and life strategies.Strategic Living: Use human design as a blueprint to overcome resistance, enhance productivity, and fully tap into your potential.Purpose Unveiled: Your purpose is not a destination but a natural emergence when living in alignment with your design principles.Integrating Energetic Tools: Nicole emphasizes the power of combining human design insights with energetic tools like EFT and NLP for a holistic approach to personal development.Tune in to learn about the profound impact of human design on self-awareness and mindful living. Nicole Laino is a Human Design expert, Gene Keys Guide, Podcast & Messaging Strategist, and the host of the top podcast, Unshakeable with Human Design. She helps spiritual, yet overworked entrepreneurs experience rapid growth by not just understanding their purpose but monetizing it. Together they reengineer their business, life, and message to magnify their gifts and align with their soul's path. She also incorporates practical energetic tools like EFT and NLP into her work to help her clients fully embody their highest potential. Make sure to check out the resources mentioned in the episode! nicolelaino.com/guesting/beyond-busy/ Nicoleinstagram.com/nicolelainoofficial/ nicolelaino.com Connect with Marisa Website: https://www.breakupwithbusy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakupwithbusy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-hohaia-2b968017/

    44 min
  3. 10. Breaking Out of Masculine Energy and Stepping into the Feminine with Claude Racine

    AUG 8

    10. Breaking Out of Masculine Energy and Stepping into the Feminine with Claude Racine

    In this episode, we welcome Claude Racine, a former backup dancer from LA who transformed her life after facing postpartum depression, anxiety, and health challenges following the birth of her son in 2020. Claude shares her journey from the entertainment industry to founding an online women's wellness coaching business. She discusses the impact of masculine and feminine energy on women's health, emphasizing the importance of balancing productivity with joy and intuition. Claude provides practical advice on self-care, somatic stretching, breathwork, and the role of desire and gratitude in fostering well-being.  Listen in to hear her insights on overcoming societal pressures, embracing femininity, and creating a fulfilling life.  “The way I see it is, lead with your feminine, follow with the masculine. So meaning we have to listen to our intuition where a man is like, Oh, I gotta wake up earlier, and it doesn't matter if I feel horrible, I'm gonna ignore the body and I'm gonna go, and if women do that, you will end up with some kind of disease if you love that job, great, but I would just push it to the next level and say, does it align with your values as a woman? Does it feel supportive? And if it doesn't, then it's time to pivot and listen to the intuition..”- Claude Racine In this episode, let’s explore: Transition from Entertainment to Wellness Coaching: Claude Racine discusses her career shift from being a backup dancer in LA to founding an online women's wellness coaching business after experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, and Hashimoto's disease.Masculine vs. Feminine Energy: The conversation delves into the impact of masculine and feminine energy on women's health and well-being, exploring how societal pressures to be constantly productive can lead to stress and health issues.Self-Care and Wellness Practices: Claude shares practical tips for tapping into feminine energy, including somatic stretching, breathwork, gratitude practices, and the importance of experiencing joy and pleasure in daily life.Balancing Productivity and Intuition: The discussion highlights the need for women to balance their professional ambitions with personal well-being, encouraging listeners to listen to their intuition, embrace their desires, and create a life aligned with their values. About Claude Racine: For more than two decades, Claude made a name for herself as a  professional dancer, sharing the stage with some big name talent including JLo, Chris Brown,and Carmen Electra and she choreographed performances for popular tv shows such as Will and Grace and Fuller House. In 2020 when the entertainment industry crumbled she found herself unemployed and battling postpartum depression and Hashimoto’s disease. Through her own healing journey she was able to reverse her diagnosis and transform her body. Now, she is fiercely dedicated to helping other women heal from the inside out, embracing the very same tools that changed her life, through her signature program - Glow Up With Claude, a lifestyle and wellness mindset coaching program. Claude’s approach is characterized by non-negotiable discipline, unwavering grit and overall  mental toughness – areas which are often neglected by the fitness industry in lieu of trendy diet fads and unsustainable workout routines.  More than merely achieving physical results, however, Claude helps her clientele develop the mental willpower to succeed in every arena of life.  Connect with Claude: Instagram: @glowupwithclaude Connect with Marisa Hohaia: Website: https://www.breakupwithbusy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakupwithbusy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-hohaia-2b968017/

    28 min
  4. 09. Stuck is an Illusion and How to Break Free with Beatriz Boas

    JUN 24

    09. Stuck is an Illusion and How to Break Free with Beatriz Boas

    Welcome to another episode of the Beyond Busy podcast! Beatriz Boas is here with me in this episode. She shares her journey on transitioning from a successful corporate marketing career in Brazil to founding a breathwork practice in the U.S. She also talks about her personal experience with breathwork, emphasizing its ability to rewire the brain, create new neuropathways, and lead to emotional healing and personal growth. This episode underscores the importance of following one's inner voice and intuition, stepping out of comfort zones, and the transformative power of breathwork in achieving personal clarity and emotional healing. Tune in to hear about the transformative power of intuition, the courage to step out of comfort zones, and how breathwork can bring clarity and emotional healing. “When we are able to switch and quiet down a little bit more of the prefrontal cortex, this analytical mind, I'm able to listen, see a little bit of these programs, and change these programs if they are not in alignment with what I want. So hypnosis, for example, Theta Healing, these are the pieces of the techniques that I brought into theta Bradford that helps us to reframe and rewire the brain in a way that I create these new neuropathways, these new beliefs, these new ways of thinking that helps me to live a life in more alignment with what I want.”- Beatriz Boas In this episode, let’s delve into: Transformation through Intuition: My journey highlights the transformative power of listening to one's intuition, which guided me from a successful marketing career in Brazil to founding a breathwork practice in the U.S.Life-Changing Experiences: Key events, such as a profound experience in Colombia, played a crucial role in redirecting my career path and deepening my commitment to helping others heal.Comprehensive Training: My dedication to extensive studies in coaching and various healing techniques laid a strong foundation for creating Theta Breathwork, ensuring it is grounded in effective practices.Healing through Breathwork: The practice of Theta Breathwork offers significant benefits, including emotional healing and clarity, emphasizing the potential of breathwork to positively impact individuals' lives. About the Guest: Bea Boas has always harbored a deep passion for understanding people and guiding them to reconnect with their essence. Her pursuit of life's purpose led her through various mindset, energy, and healing modalities. Each discipline contributed to her journey, yet she sensed an integral piece was missing. This realization inspired Bea to synthesize diverse techniques like ThetaHealing, Breathwork, Hypnosis, Mindset Coaching, and Meditation, giving birth to ThetaBreathwork™ - a transformative experience of unparalleled power. Today, ThetaBreathwork™ is Bea's life mission. She is dedicated to sharing this groundbreaking technique globally through the ThetaBreathwork™ Membership and ThetaBreathwork™ Certification Training. Her goal is to empower coaches, therapists, and wellness practitioners to catalyze profound transformations in themselves and others. ThetaBreathwork Membership (30 DAY FREE TRIAL) https://www.theta-breathwork.com/offers/LJbhREa9/checkout?coupon_code=30DAYOFFF  #THETATHURSDAY (Free Live Weekly sessions) https://www.theta-breathwork.com/ThetaThursdays Connect with Beatriz: Website: https://www.theta-breathwork.com/Instagram: @thetabreath Connect with Marisa Hohaia: Website: https://www.breakupwithbusy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakupwithbusy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-hohaia-2b968017/

    39 min
  5. 08. The Power of Discernment: 3 Questions to Guide Your Life and Business with Rebecca Cafiero

    JUN 10

    08. The Power of Discernment: 3 Questions to Guide Your Life and Business with Rebecca Cafiero

    In this episode of the Beyond Busy Podcast, Rebecca Cafiero sits with me to discuss her inspirational journey from growing up on a farm, navigating challenges in her career and personal life, to finding her niche in DIY PR for coaches and creatives. She touches on the context of  finding balance and fulfillment through discernment, creativity, and prioritization. She also shares her personal experiences of burnout and overcommitment, which led to the realization that engaging in activities that foster creativity, play, and restoration is crucial. She also stresses the need to periodically reassess obligations, let go of what no longer serves, and make decisions based on genuine excitement and alignment with personal values.  Listen in and get inspiration and insights into your own personal growth and professional development. “Anytime you feel like you're flat lining on your business or your life, you're like, I'm hanging in there by a thread. How can you get more creativity, play, restoration? How can you give CPR to yourself? The other side is, let go of things that feel like obligations, that aren't fulfilling you or aren't lighting you up. Just because they felt good in the beginning doesn't mean they still will.”- Rebecca Cafiero In this episode, we’ll explore: Entrepreneurial Journey: Rebecca shares her journey from a corporate career in real estate to becoming an entrepreneur. She highlights the stress and burnout from her corporate job, leading her to seek more fulfilling and balanced work through entrepreneurship. Life Challenges and Resilience: Rebecca discusses significant life challenges, including working without rest, financial struggles during the market crash, and personal losses. These experiences contributed to her growth, resilience, and focus on being present. Personal Development and Coaching: Rebecca emphasizes the importance of personal development and coaching in her life. She shares the transformative impact of hiring a life coach at 26 and how it helped her realize her true desires beyond external validation. Transition to Entrepreneurship: Rebecca’s transition to entrepreneurship started with network marketing, which gave her the freedom to explore her passions and eventually led her to coaching and creating the Pitch Club. PR and Visibility: Rebecca’s journey into public relations (PR) stemmed from her desire to increase visibility and credibility without the high costs of traditional PR agencies. She successfully learned to handle her PR, leading to numerous publications and increased confidence. Teaching and Empowering Others: Rebecca shares how she began teaching her PR strategies to others, which proved successful for her clients. This realization led her to formalize her methods and help more people achieve visibility and growth. Focus on Present and Fulfillment: A significant theme in Rebecca’s story is the focus on being present and finding fulfillment in the moment. Despite the hardships, she learned to enjoy life and prioritize joy and purpose. Reflection and Discernment: Regularly reflect on your commitments and discern which activities truly align with your passion and purpose. Burnout Awareness: Recognize the signs of burnout and overcommitment, and understand the importance of simplifying and letting go of excess obligations. Creativity, Play, and Restoration: Identify activities that foster creativity, play, and restoration, and make them a regular part of your life to maintain balance and fulfillment. CPR Framework: Use the CPR (Creativity, Play, Restoration) framework to evaluate and prioritize activities that rejuvenate and inspire you. Let go of activities and commitments that no longer fulfill or excite you, even if they were initially appealing. Personal Alignment: Ensure that the ideas and projects you pursue are genuinely yours and not influenced by others' excitement or expectations. Use practical tools like imagining a decision as made and assessing your f

    45 min
  6. 07. Surrendering Stories That No Longer Serve You

    JUN 1

    07. Surrendering Stories That No Longer Serve You

    Today’s episode of the Beyond Busy podcast is a solo episode. In this episode, I talk about recognizing and transforming the internal narratives or "stories" that shape our beliefs and behaviors, which can either support or hinder our personal growth and success. I delve into the importance of becoming aware of these subconscious stories, understanding their impact on our emotions and actions, and using practical techniques like self-reflection, meditation, and positive affirmations to reprogram the mind. By doing so, individuals can break free from limiting beliefs, raise their emotional vibrations, and achieve their goals, with additional support available through a specialized program. Join me as we explore practical steps to reprogram your mind and start living your best life. Don’t miss out—tune in and transform your inner dialogue today! “Our stories which live in the mind, impact our emotions, so when our stories are negative, or doubtful, they impact our vibration. And that impacts our ability to attract the pieces of our manifestation. It also just impacts the way that we feel consuming negative emotion doesn't feel good common sense. It lowers our vibration when we have negative limiting stories on repeat in our psyche, it prevents us from acting. So if you're not confident, if you're in doubt, if you're in fear, if you're in lack, you're less likely to take the actions that you feel inspired to take from within from a higher place that are going to move you closer and closer to your manifestation, your purpose, living out the life that you are designed to live.” In this episode, let’s talk about:: Awareness of Internal Narratives: Understanding that the stories we tell ourselves are just beliefs that shape our perceptions and decisions. Impact on Goals and Manifestations: How negative stories can lower our emotional vibrations and impede our ability to achieve our goals. Reprogramming the Mind: Techniques to identify, challenge, and replace negative stories with positive affirmations and actions. Practical Steps for Change: Exercises and practices such as self-reflection, meditation, and gratitude to help rewire the brain and instill new, supportive narratives.Anti-Hustle Academy- https://www.breakupwithbusy.com/antihustle-academy Book an exploratory call - https://www.breakupwithbusy.com/schedule Connect with Marisa Hohaia: Website: https://www.breakupwithbusy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakupwithbusy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-hohaia-2b968017/

    18 min
  7. 06. Staying Connected to Joy in the Busy Hustle

    MAY 27

    06. Staying Connected to Joy in the Busy Hustle

    In today’s episode of the Beyond Busy Podcast, Gillian Barkyoumb is here with me about the evolving career of a media dietitian, the journey of balancing professional success with personal fulfillment, and the importance of embracing joy and authenticity in your work and life. Gillian emphasizes the significance of stepping outside traditional roles, and underscores the need for personal joy and support systems to maintain a balanced life while pursuing professional ambitions. Our conversation also touches on overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing continuous learning, and adapting to evolving circumstances in the media landscape. Listen to the whole episode, get inspired and gain more insight. You won’t want to miss it! “I think the biggest thing that has helped me is just taking those aligned actions, those ones that I feel really, like I am someone that just makes decisions with my gut. So I feel it in my gut. I just know this.  I don't have all the numbers to lay out for you. But I just know this is the right move.”- Gillian In this episode, we’ll delve into: Support Systems: The significance of having a supportive network and mentors cannot be overstated. They provide guidance, encouragement, and help navigate challenges. Imposter Syndrome: It’s common to feel like an imposter at times, but recognizing and addressing these feelings can help maintain confidence and continue progressing in your career. Consistency is Key: Consistency in efforts and maintaining a routine can lead to success. It's important to stay committed and keep showing up, even when progress feels slow. Importance of Joy and Fun: Staying connected to what brings joy and having fun in your work can keep you motivated and prevent burnout. It's essential to experiment and enjoy the process. Dealing with Challenges: Overcoming challenges and gaps in the journey is part of the process. Viewing these as opportunities for growth and learning can lead to significant personal and professional development. Work-Life Balance: Finding a balance between work and personal life is crucial. Prioritizing self-care and setting boundaries can help maintain overall well-being and long-term career satisfaction. About Gillian Barkyoumb: Gillean is a media dietitian with over a decade of experience working with brands through TV, content creation, and consulting. Some of her most notable brands partnerships include Ninja Kitchen, ALDI, General Mills, and NOW Foods. Additionally, Gillean has been featured in publications like SELF, Well + Good, Eating Well, and Sports Illustrated. Gillean has taken this experience and co-founded Expert with Influence--a mentorship that helps teach other people how to work with media and brands. She’s also the founder of the What’s for Dinner Club, a resource that provides healthy, easy dinner recipes for busy families. As a mom of 3, she knows how overwhelming it can feel to make your nutrition and priority, so through her work she strives to make nutrition simple and convenient. Because when we feel our best, we can show up fully for those we love. Connect with Gillian: Website: www.itsgillean.com Instagram: @itsgillean  Connect with Marisa Hohaia: Website: https://www.breakupwithbusy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakupwithbusy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-hohaia-2b968017/

    34 min
  8. 05. Embracing Evolution and Trusting Your Journey

    MAY 13

    05. Embracing Evolution and Trusting Your Journey

    In today’s episode of the Beyond Busy Podcast, Richelle Fredson joins me for an insightful conversation delving into the intricacies of building a fulfilling career, balancing family life, and navigating the ever-changing landscape of entrepreneurship. We talk about the importance of following your intuition, making decisions based on how you want to feel, and finding balance through boundary-setting and reflection. Richelle emphasizes the value of authenticity, trusting inner guidance, and seeking support from trusted individuals in personal and professional growth journeys. “I'm a big believer in lived and learned experience. And that means both what you've overcome as a human living life and being resilient and overcoming challenges and going through hardship, and also, whatever it is that you do for work or what you've trained to do, what have you, there's a place for both. And so I've just seen it happen in all sorts of ways that when you trust that you have something valuable to say, to offer that you will be met with the people that need to receive it.”- Richelle Fredson Key takeaways to delve into: •Balancing Priorities: We discussed the challenges and strategies for balancing work, family, and personal life. Setting clear boundaries and priorities is crucial for maintaining harmony. •Entrepreneurial Evolution: The conversation highlighted the importance of adaptability in entrepreneurship. Embracing change and evolving with market trends can lead to long-term success. •Learning from Challenges: We explored the idea that setbacks and failures are opportunities for growth. Resilience and a growth mindset are essential traits for navigating the ups and downs of business and life. •Networking and Collaboration: Building strong networks and collaborating with others were emphasized as valuable strategies for expanding opportunities and gaining diverse perspectives. •Self-Care: Taking care of one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being is fundamental for sustained success and fulfillment in both professional and personal spheres. •Balance, boundaries, and self-reflection in personal and professional life and trusting oneself and building a business around personal value. About the Guest: Richelle Fredson is a book publishing coach and consultant working with aspiring and published authors to create impactful book concepts & competitive book proposals. Many of Richelle’s clients go on to receive impressive offers from their dream publishers. Her recent clients include Farnoosh Torabi, Chrissy King, Terri Cole, Jen Winston, Vanessa Marin and many more! Richelle has launched over 1000 books in her career and serves as a strategist and consultant for many bestselling authors and thought-leaders. Formerly, Richelle was the Director of Publicity & Book Marketing for Hay House, also serving in Acquisitions.She’s the host of the Bound + Determined podcast where she interviews industry experts and authors, and she’s the founder of The Book Proposal Blueprint Program. Connect with Richelle: Website: richellefredson.com Instagram: @richellefredson Your Journey to Publishing Success Starts Here! Click the link for the Book Publishing Roadmap: https://richellefredson.com/ Connect with Marisa Hohaia: Website: https://www.breakupwithbusy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakupwithbusy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-hohaia-2b968017/

    42 min
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In a world consumed by hustle, we lose touch with the other essential elements of a life well lived: love, joy, fulfillment, purpose, and soul growth. It's time to lay down the busy badge and re-define success. Join Marisa Hohaia, a certified life, spiritual, and emotional intelligence coach, and energy healer with a background in Psychology, in weekly conversations with dynamic guests about what exists beyond busy when we find the courage to slow down and explore. Through the lens of psychology, spirituality, and energetics, each episode offers insights on manifesting a soulful, meaningful, and wildly abundant life. This podcast is for the spiritually curious, Type A, achievement chaser, seeking balance, impact, ease, and connection without sacrificing her success. Tangible tips, tools, and perspectives to support your awakening and personal transformation journey. It's time to free yourself from doubt, fear, and the pursuit of the hustle and call in your dream future.

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