Building a Life You Love- Life and Wellness Tips to Live Your Best Life Kristin Fitch - Transformational Christian Life Coach & Wellness Coach

Dr. Salvatore Forcina, a retired general, vascular, and trauma surgeon who served as the Chief of Surgery at two North Jersey hospitals for years and treated thousands of patients, shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in war-torn Italy to becoming a highly respected doctor in the US. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance, determination, and grit in achieving success. Dr. Forcina also highlights the significance of family and legacy. He encourages listeners to believe in themselves, work hard, and set goals. He shares the challenges he faced in the medical field and the importance of providing compassionate care. Dr. Forcina's memoir, 'The American Doctor,' serves as a testament to the power of resilience and the pursuit of one's dreams.
Takeaways
Believe in yourself and have the determination to work hard and achieve your goals.Family and legacy are important aspects of life that provide motivation and support.Set goals and have a clear vision of what you want to accomplish.Compassionate care and providing hope to others can make a significant impact.Resilience and the pursuit of one's dreams are key to overcoming challenges and achieving success.
Connect with Sal (Dr. Forcina) at SavatoreForcina.com
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Salvatore Fortuna10:26 Perseverance and Grit: Overcoming Challenges in Life29:14 Believing in Yourself and Working Hard to Accomplish Your Dreams37:27 The Double-Edged Sword of Resources and Motivation46:25 Resilience and the Pursuit of Dreams: Overcoming Challenges in Life
Grab Your Free Workbook to Reignite Your Passion here.
Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.
Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health
Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.
Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.
I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.
We will focus on:
You CAN Change Your Life
- Simplifying Our Lives
- Slowing Down Our Pace
- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity
- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age
-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams
- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices
- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs
- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful
- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages
This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place
#overcomer #ragstoriches #grit #perseverance #becomingadoctor #immigrantstory
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Kristen Owens, a holistic nutritionist and natural health practitioner, discusses the importance of mindset and body in achieving optimal wellness.
She emphasizes the need to renew the mind and take care of the body as a whole person. Kristen also highlights the impact of stress on the body and shares practical tips for managing stress, such as taking breaks and going for walks.
She encourages listeners to identify and overcome lies they believe about themselves and their health.
Kristen emphasizes the importance of getting back to basics and taking control of thoughts and breathing. She concludes by encouraging listeners to never give up and continue dreaming, while embracing God's truth.
Takeaways
Renewing the mind and taking care of the body are essential for optimal wellness.Stress has a significant impact on the body and should be managed effectively.Taking breaks and going for walks can help ground the nervous system and reduce stress.Identifying and overcoming lies we believe about ourselves is crucial for personal growth.Getting back to basics and focusing on thoughts and breathing can have a profound impact on overall well-being.Never give up on your dreams and continue to embrace God's truth.
Connect with Kristen at
or on Instagram @kristenowenswellness
Get Kristen's Freebie: 7 Day Whole Health Trinity Checklist
Or Check out My Resources:
Grab Your Free Workbook to Reignite Your Passion here.
Check out My Joyful Living Devotional Journal (free download)
Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:02 Importance of Mindset and Body
04:30 The Impact of Stress on the Body
05:05 Taking Breaks and Going for Walks
06:11 The Power of Thoughts and Beliefs
09:42 Identifying and Overcoming Lies
16:28 Getting Back to Basics
27:13 Never Giving Up and Continuing to Dream
35:06 Taking Thoughts Captive and Embracing God's Truth
37:56 Encouragement to Keep Going
38:07 Connect with Kristen Owens
Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health
Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.
Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.
I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.
We will focus on:
You CAN Change Your Life
- Simplifying Our Lives
- Slowing Down Our Pace
- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity
- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age
-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams
- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices
- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs
- Makeovers: Learning to Be...

On Today's episode I share 3 simple ways doing new challenging things, doing social things help our brain. Listen in now.
Grab Your Free Workbook to Reignite Your Passion here.
Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.
Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health
Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.
Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.
I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.
We will focus on:
You CAN Change Your Life
- Simplifying Our Lives
- Slowing Down Our Pace
- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity
- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age
-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams
- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices
- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs
- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful
- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages
-Health Tips to Improve Our Lives
This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

On today's podcast I talk with Katie Rossler, a Burnout and Hidden Grief Specialist and Therapist, about hidden grief, addressing burnout and the need to reevaluate and make shifts in our life during different seasons.
We also discuss:
Grief is not just from sadness.Grief shows up throughout our lives and is not just connected wih deathWhy are we so addicted to being stressed outHow to process our hidden griefGiving ourselves the space and time to healWhat procrastination really is and how to flip the script on itThe need for resilience and how resilience helps us through life's losses, transitions and changes
Listen to my conversation with Katie on The Balance Code- How to Rediscover Your Passion for Life
Connect with Katie at KatieRossler.com and grab the free audio chapter of
The New Face of Grief here.
Find out more about Katie's books: The New Face of Grief or Giving Birth to Motherhood
Grab Your Free Workbook to Reignite Your Passion here.
Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.
Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health
Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.
Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.
I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.
We will focus on:
You CAN Change Your Life
- Simplifying Our Lives
- Slowing Down Our Pace
- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity
- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age
-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams
- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices
- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs
- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful
- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages
This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place
#grief #walkingthroughgrief #hiddengrief #loss #identityloss #midlife #grievinglifetransitions #burnout #hittingburnout #stressedout #unfulfilleddreams #chasingourdreams #buildalifeyoulove
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Today on the podcast, I speak with Mari Ruddy, an author, endurance athlete and 3 time cancer survivor, about reclaiming your life and becoming an overcomer no matter what we walk through in life. Note: We discuss suicide, PTSD on this episode.
We also discuss:
Feeling like you are not seen and how to understand your worthNot feeling Validated or having a place you belongWalking through cancer three timesGetting help after suicide attempt and finding professionals who can help you through itHow moving our bodies and challenging ourselves can help us thriveWhat it takes to be an endurance athleteSetting boundaries and removing people from our lives that are not supportiveFinding a supportive community of friendsWriting a book and speaking about your past- sharing our stories
Connect with Mari at MariRuddy.com
Check out her book- Extreme Healing here.
Grab Your Free Workbook to Reignite Your Passion here.
Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.
Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health
Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.
Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.
I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.
We will focus on:
You CAN Change Your Life
- Simplifying Our Lives
- Slowing Down Our Pace
- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity
- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age
-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams
- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices
- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs
- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful
- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages
This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

On today's episode I share three techniques or tools we can use to communicate better in our relationships and they are excellent to use in our marriage.
I cover the tool Becky shared in the last episode called the Dialogue or Awareness Wheel.
I share a strategy or technique Brene Brown uses in her relationship each day. Daily checkup in/what's left in your bucket.
I share the connection concept called T.E.A.M.
Awareness /Dialogue Wheel Technique & Directions
https://www.healthyhumansproject.com/tag/communication-styles/
Additional Resources:
Prayers for Prodigals: 90 Days of Prayer for Your Child
#StayMarried: A Couples Devotional- 30 Minute Weekly Devotions
A Little God Time for Couples 35 Daily Devotions Book
Grab Your Free Workbook to Reignite Your Passion here.
Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.
Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health
Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.
Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.
I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.
We will focus on:
You CAN Change Your Life
- Simplifying Our Lives
- Slowing Down Our Pace
- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity
- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age
-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams
- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices
- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs
- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful
- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages
This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place
#marriage #staymarried #christianmarriage #relationships #relationshipadvice #counseling #adultchildren #buildingstrongmarriages #relationshipwithgrowkids #marriagetips #marriagetools
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