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 Hey! I'm back with another solo episode... Wanting to update you with a couple things going on in my life. So in this episode I'm sharing some positive thoughts I have on brain retraining and how it's helping me, some thoughts on our relationships with food, challenging yourself to have different perspectives in life (for the positive), and some fun little talk about a blast from the past and birthday parties. 
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In this episode I'm highlighting the positive. I'm sharing different ways to reframe your thoughts and have a better day! I'm sharing one of my favorite "I GET TO" quotes and how it's helped me, plus different ways to bring negative phrases into positive ones, a question to ask to help avoid arguments, and 3 questions to ask yourself to avoid buyers remorse. 

Resources: 

Reframing Words Video (Simon Sinek)

How to Avoid Regretting a Purchase 

 
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Today we're talking with my friend Kelly Beaudoin... She has an amazing story of how researching and advocating for herself lead to her healing journey. 

Kelly owns Balance Solutions Physical Therapy  
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In this episode, with my friend Colleen Ryan we dive into the excitement and benefits of meeting new people. From the thrill of making a new friend to the potential for learning and growth, we explore the many ways that connecting with others can bring joy to our lives. We also talk about the fun and fast-paced game of pickleball and how it can be a great way to meet new people and stay active!! And to round out the episode, we discuss the power of generosity and share tips and ideas for ways to be generous in our daily lives.

Colleen shares her story of giving her kidney to a stranger and others ways to be generous every day. Whether you're looking to expand your social circle, try a new sport, or make a positive impact in the world, this episode is sure to inspire and uplift.

Here's a few things we referenced... 

The Generosity Habit by Matthew Kelly 

The 5 stages of pickleball from The Holderness Family 
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Ladies, this episode is just for you. We're starting off the year talking about beauty, botox and body image. We'll press into girl talk about things like simpler beauty routines, expired make up, clean beauty choices, alternatives to botox, lowering our "perfect" beauty standards and understanding decisions we make for beauty/body image and how they can affect our future. 

Jenna from justaskjennaleigh.com is here to answer all your beauty questions! Some highlights we'll discuss... 


Top 5 clean skin care essentials2. What supplements are good for beauty? 3. Top 5 products for hair routine? 4. How do I go longer between hair washings? 5. Why am I breaking out in my 40's6. Alternatives to Botox7. Simpler daily routine and lower “perfect” beauty standards, plus talking about not being so hard on ourselves in a time where social media can leave us comparing unrealistic measures.  
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If you suffer from sleep or insomnia issues you're not alone. Per the Cleveland Clinic, sleep disorders affect up to 70 million Americans every year.

Joining me today to share solutions to sleep better and overcome insomnia is Dr. Shane Creado from Amen Clinics. He is a board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician. He did an undergraduate degree in physical therapy, and went on to do an MD, graduating at the top of his class, and received the gold medal for obtaining Honors in every subject in medical school. 

In this episode we'll discuss


How do you know if you have "insomnia"? 
Tips to sleep you probably don't know about
Why you shouldn't give kids melatonin
Should you eat before bed? 
Is it ok to take medication to help you sleep? 
Is there a best sleep schedule? 
How to get better sleep as you age (women's hormones, etc.) 
Difficult thoughts and feelings... and how they can impact your sleep
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