Purposeful Powerhouse Podcast Megan Nolan

Are you tired of feeling like the Hunchback of Notre Dame after a long day at your desk? The slouch is REAL! Especially if you're like most people who spend 6 or more hours everyday sitting.

In honor of posture and mental health month (May) we're chatting about the real deal behind weak posture and its sneaky effects on your vitality.

So do yourself a favor, grab your Earpods and get up and move as we dive into:


Exploring the Vital Contrast Between Strong and Weak Posture
How Your Posture Influences Your Lifespan and Happiness
Maximizing Performance and Success with Improved Alignment Of Your Body And Being

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Please find the show notes below. Since it is a transcription there may be spelling errors and/or weird grammar. Ignore that and enjoy!

00;00;00;20 - 00;00;22;12Speaker 1Hello and welcome to a movement of people who care so much about how they feel that they make time for themselves every day. I'm the leader of this movement and the host of this podcast, and my name is Meghan Nolan. I am a wellness coach for purpose driven Entrepreneurs and women on a mission, and I am all about.

00;00;22;15 - 00;00;34;20Speaker 2Helping you to be healthy, happy and sustainably successful. So let's jump in to today's episode that will help you to do that.

00;00;34;23 - 00;00;36;12Speaker 1Oh, hey.

00;00;36;12 - 00;01;05;16Speaker 2It's Meghan and it's me, which means it is both Postural Awareness Month and and Mental Health Awareness Month. And although those things may seem separate, they are not. They absolutely intertwine and they absolutely affect each other. And that's what we're going to be talking about today. We're going to be talking about five sneaky ways that weak posture might be stealing your joy and sabotaging your success in your progress in your life and in your business.

00;01;05;23 - 00;01;27;28Speaker 2But before we jump into those five, I recorded a brand new five minute workout for you to tone and tighten your tushy and triceps and help you to feel calm and confident and strong and energized in your body. And of course, strengthen your posture at the same time. But I would love to share that with you. I'd love for you to check that out.

00;01;27;28 - 00;01;43;00Speaker 2So the link to grab that free five minute workout is in the show notes. So make sure to grab that because you're going to love it. It's a fun and fast way to get things moving and get everything fired up and a little perked up, if you know what I mean. So, yes, grab that as my special gift for you.

00;01;43;03 - 00;02;13;19Speaker 2So let's talk about the sneaky ways that weak posture might be affecting your life, your health, your happiness, your productivity. So you'll notice that I don't call it bad posture because there is I don't think we need to call it bad and good posture. It's either strong or it's weak because posture is in reference to the alignment of your spine and the natural neutral s curvature of your spine.

00;02;13;22 - 00;02;35;22Speaker 2However, in our modern life, which is a direct contributor to this week posture that we're talking about, we spend a lot of time sitting down and a lot of that time is engaged with something in front of us. So usually that's some sort of device, whether it's a phone, a tablet, a laptop, a desktop, a car, a fork, a spoon, what have you.

00;02;35;24 - 00;03;02;29Speaker 2We tend to spend a lot of time sitting, which causes hip flexion compression in the lower back. It can cause numbness in the legs and feet. It tends to cause a rounding of the shoulders and a forward head posture, all of which fall in the category of a weak posture. And what we posture doesn't just refer to when we're sitting, because it translates to your standing posture as you're moving your dancing, everything.

00;03;03;01 - 00;03;28;02Speaker 2And so that weak posture is more th

The journey of self love is an ongoing one. For many of us, it's one that isn't always easy, especially if your mind has anything to say about it!

Which is exactly why in today’s episode we’re talking about:


A powerful tool you can use to give every version of yourself exactly what you need
The legend of the peacock’s cry and what it has to teach you
Learning to shift your focus and see the full picture so you don’t miss any of the magic  

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Please find the show notes below. Since it is a transcription there may be spelling errors and/or weird grammar. Ignore that and enjoy!

00;00;00;20 - 00;00;26;23Speaker 1Hello and welcome to a movement of people who care so much about how they feel that they make time for themselves every day. I'm the leader of this movement and the host of this podcast, and my name is Meghan Nolan. I am a wellness coach for purpose driven Entrepreneurs and women on a mission, and I am all about helping you to be healthy, happy and sustainably successful.

00;00;26;25 - 00;01;07;06Speaker 1So let's jump in to today's episode that will help you to do that. Hello. Hello, and welcome back to another episode of the Purposeful Powerhouse Podcast. How many versions of you do you think there have been in this lifetime? Hundreds, maybe thousands. Right. And if you factor in the many possible lives, if you are in alignment with this belief that your soul has had over the course of your soul's timeline, or maybe the infinite number of views that could be living on parallel timelines, according to quantum physics, there is a potential million billions of billions of you in the world.

00;01;07;07 - 00;01;26;09Speaker 1But let's just talk about the you that has inhabited this physical body, but the physical body that you have right now is not the same one you were born in, right? You have re expressed and realigned and recreated so many of your cells. You're trillions of cells over and over and over to become the version of you that you are right now.

00;01;26;12 - 00;02;08;10Speaker 1So in today's episode, we're going to be talking about how we can begin to integrate all of these parts and pieces of ourselves and do so in a way that really celebrates, acknowledges, loves, accepts and really fully embodies the brilliance that you are and that you bring to the metaphorical table or maybe the physical table, too, right? Of course, in a way that really honors not just the journey that you've been on, because that has allowed you to become the version of you that you are now, but really honors the full expression of yourself by really learning to celebrate yourself for who you are.

00;02;08;13 - 00;02;33;08Speaker 1And as someone who admittedly is still in the process of of deeply falling in love with myself and deeply loving and accepting myself, this has been a journey for me as it is for many people, and it is truly the journey of the yoga practice, right? One of my teachers, Eddie, says that yoga is a journey of self-awareness, of self-acceptance, and ultimately self-love.

00;02;33;15 - 00;02;58;20Speaker 1It's not just standing on one foot, right? Hopefully you've gotten that from now. If you've listened to other episodes from me, or maybe you know this self yourself from the yoga practice, but really journey, the journey of yoga and the journey of life is a practice of self-discovery and self integration and letting go and learning to witness yourself for the magical creature and being that you are.

00;02;58;22 - 00;03;18;04Speaker 1And so what inspired this conversation today? Well, if you've been listening to the last few episodes, I had a pretty major flood in my house and there was a lake of water in every room when I came home. And that was not fun. No, not at all. And as you may or may not know, I live in Maui.

In a world where hustle culture reigns supreme, it's easy to forget the importance of self-care. But here's a secret: your morning routine might just be the game-changer your business needs.

Join us as we dive into the magical world of morning rituals and discover why they're not just a luxury, but a necessity for every entrepreneur.

Here's what you'll uncover in this podcast:



Boost Your Productivity: Did you know that a well-crafted morning routine can supercharge your productivity by up to 72%? We'll show you how to harness this incredible ROI to tackle your to-do list with ease and efficiency.



Live with Intention: Say goodbye to drifting through your days on autopilot. Morning routines empower you to seize each moment with purpose and intention, allowing you to show up as your best and brightest self in both life and business.



Navigate Stress Like a Pro: In a world where burnout and stress levels are skyrocketing, your morning routine can be your secret weapon for maintaining balance and avoiding the dreaded crash. Discover how to create a morning ritual that acts as your daily shield against overwhelm and exhaustion.



Ready to unlock the transformative power of morning routines and take your business to new heights? Tune in now and start crafting a morning ritual that sets you up for success, then join us for the brand new Rise & Vibe Series that starts 4/30

 

Please find the show notes below. Since it is a transcription there may be spelling errors and/or weird grammar. Ignore that and enjoy!

00;00;00;20 - 00;00;26;23Speaker 1Hello and welcome to a movement of people who care so much about how they feel that they make time for themselves every day. I'm the leader of this movement and the host of this podcast, and my name is Meghan Nolan. I am a wellness coach for purpose driven Entrepreneurs and women on a mission, and I am all about helping you to be healthy, happy and sustainably successful.

00;00;26;25 - 00;00;59;14Speaker 1So let's jump in to today's episode that will help you to do that. Hello. Hello, and welcome back. Today, we're going to be talking about three reasons that your morning routine is good for you and good for your business because of the r0e that it has the return on energy. But before we jump into these three reasons and the story of the crazy week that I had last week where I almost had to send for Noah and his ark, I wanted to invite you to rise and Vibe.

00;00;59;14 - 00;01;28;01Speaker 1Rise and Vibe is a brand new series that's starting on April 30th and happening weekly on Tuesday mornings at 11 a.m. Pacific. 30 minutes of intention and strength and grounding and movement and play and joy to help you to start your day. Joyfully energized with strength and clarity and intention and really encourage you to have the tools and the support and accountability that you need to get into a morning routine that you love and you look forward to.

00;01;28;03 - 00;01;42;09Speaker 1So the link to check that out is in the show notes and we'd love to have you join us. It's a five week series, and if you're not able to make the sessions live each week, there will be the replay of each session available for a week after. Okay, so I love to have you come and play with us.

00;01;42;10 - 00;02;05;02Speaker 1Check that out. If you're interested in really having tools and accountability and love and inspiration around your morning routine. So why are morning routines good for you and your business? Because of the return on investment that they have, the return on energy that they have? Well, before we jump into that, I'll tell you about last week when there was a major flood in my house.

00;02;05;02 - 00;02;25;09Speaker 1So I live in Maui. Not sure if you knew that, but you do now. And I live on the bottom floor of a two story house. And last week, a week today I woke up in the morning, there was water pouring out from underneath the baseboards in my bathroom. I'm thinking, that's not good.

Ready to Transform Your Mornings? Discover the Secrets to Crafting a Routine You'll Adore!

In this episode, we're delving deep into the top morning routine mistakes that might be holding you back from sticking to and creating one you love and look forward to.

Grab your Earpods and lets explore:


Insights from the routines of successful entrepreneurs (and why you should)
The key elements of a meaningful morning routine that amplifies your energy, focus, and joy all day
Practical tips for creating your ideal flow, even if the 5 AM club isn't your thing!

Tune in now for a dose of morning motivation and start your day right!

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Please find the show notes below. Since it is a transcription there may be spelling errors and/or weird grammar. Ignore that and enjoy!

 

 

 Hello.Hello.Hello.And welcome back to another episode of the purpose for powerhouse podcast.Today, we're gonna be talking about 5 potential mistakes that you might be making that may or may not be keeping you from creating and sticking to a morning routine that you love and look forward to every day.But before we get into those five mistakes that, you know, I hear a lot.I see a lot in my community.I see a lot with my clients that immediately.I've made a few of them myself.Yes.Yes.Yes.I wanted to invite you to something.I have created a brand new series of sessions called Rise And Vibe.Gonna be a 5 week experience to help you to refresh your morning routine so you can start the day with joyful energy.It's gonna be happen me once a week on Tuesdays, 30 minutes, and it's gonna be jam packed.Each session will be jam packed with all sorts of empowering tools for you to not only experience in that session, but take with you and integrate into your life, breath work, yoga, tony exercises, meditation, empowering intentions, all of those things.So if you are ready for a refresh, if you would love the support and the accountability and the community and the consistency of having a routine that you love and look forward to, then join us.If they are virtual sessions, and I'm gonna the link for you to grab your spot so that you can arrive and vibe with us.So Let's talk about morning routines.Why am I so passionate about them? Why would I love for you to have one that you love? Well, because I know that they are a game changer.I know that they make a massive difference.How do I know this? Well, you may have guessed it.Yes.Yes.Yes.Because they have made a massive difference in my life and in the lives of many of my clients and my community because of the way that they allow you to set the tone for the entire day.To do it first.And by it, I mean, take care of the most important tasks that you have.Which is to take care of yourself.The most important meeting that you have every day is the one that you have with yourself, but for some reason, It's often ones that we push to the end of the to do list that we knock right off the schedule for the day when there's a lot going on.That's actually one of the mistakes, so I'm not gonna ruin that.But the reason that I know this is because for many periods of my life, when I have been so dedicated to my morning routine showing up.Even if it's just a few minutes, sometimes it's longer, sometimes it's hours.Right? I love it so much.I love to look 0 your rate in it when I can, but sometimes I don't have that time.And so in those times, I just feel so myself.I feel lit up.I feel lying.I feel powerful.I feel unstoppable.And I just I know that it affects everything in my life.Contrast that with the days when I don't do it, and I feel chaotic.I feel scattered.I feel like I'm frantic and frazzled and on the verge of a freak out, which as you've been listening for a while, you know, is the Hallmark calling card of the worn out wom

You're far more powerful than you give yourself credit for, and it's high time you lived into that!

Back in December I took a fun adventure to California where I bent a spoon with my mind (!!) and I was  all sorts of fired up and inspired after that trip. 

Hear that incredible story as well as the 5 key lessons for life that the experience gave me that will be super helpful for you too.

Press play and dive into the:


Secret to unlocking your own personal power
Original A.I. that is far more powerful than any super computer
One thing you might be waiting for that only you can give yourself
And lots more!

 

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Please find the show notes below. Since it is a transcription there may be spelling errors and/or weird grammar. Ignore that and enjoy!

 

You are far more powerful than you give yourself credit for.That is one of my favorite things and something I like to remind you of because it's something that I was very much reminded of recently when I got the opportunity to learn how to bend this once flat stainless steel spoon with my might.I want to tell you that story because it's a good one.But I really am excited about the five key lessons that I took from it that I know will be really helpful for you as well, especially when you're navigating a stressful situation like being in a launch or in a promotion or in a challenging moment because the truth is that you are far more powerful than you give yourself credit for because sometimes we cut ourselves off from that power by doing certain things that I'm going to talk about today.So let me take you into the moment there.I was at an incredible business conference for a program that I've been part of called Business By Design for three years and I've never got to go to the BBD Live.So Business by design BBD.OK.In case I refer to it as that I will.I've never been to BBD Live because they haven't run it in a few years because of the pandemic.So I was so excited to go 900 people.That's a lot of people.I've never been in a room with 900 people before.I don't know if you have, but I certainly haven't.And it was so powerful.There's a lot of strategy taught for sure.But James Wemo, who's the leader of the program and his partner, Jenny Finley are very much about, of course, the strategic action steps, but very much about the inner alignment, the inner awareness and truly the inner power that each of us have that is essential to take the action and do the things from, right? The being doing, the doing is equally if not more important than the actions that are being done because the energy that you're doing them in, right is one of the principles that they really lean into.So we talked a lot about how to reclaim our personal power from past events, right? We've all had those experiences when something happened that really kind of took a little bit of our energy.Our focus maybe disappointed us.Maybe we made a story about us, right? Maybe you had these really high hopes for a launch and it just didn't get there.Maybe you achieved, you know, close to your goals or nowhere, nowhere close, maybe no one signed up or whatever it is and you felt defeated and you felt a little bit of your kind of spark dwindle, right? And so what we did was really learn how to go back as the most powerful version of yourself, guided, supported and loved into these moments and reclaim your personal power.So that was the first meditation that we did.We gathered all of this.And so for me when I was doing it, it was really incredible because I could feel and I could sidetrack to a different story.But I believe that there is a channel that runs up the center of each of us that connects to the go

As incredible as Yoga is for strength, stress reduction, and supple flexibility it is also a powerful toolset for navigating the challenging waves of life when you’re feeling lost and confused.  

There is SO much more to Yoga than just about physical postures; it truly is a comprehensive toolkit for navigating the complexities of existence.  

In this week’s episode, we’ll delve into three powerful teachings from this ancient practice that go beyond the mat and into the realms of personal growth and self-discovery.  

Join us as we uncover how yoga can help you awaken to your true essence, shift perspectives, and cultivate resilience in the face of adversity.  

For times when you're feeling lost, confused, or overwhelmed, these timeless teachings offer invaluable insights to guide you back to center.  

Press play and lets dive into:   


The great amnesia of the human condition and how Yoga helps you wake up from it to remember who you really are   
How to flip anything on situation on its head and find a different way of seeing things   
How to relax your grip when you find yourself holding on for dear life (both on the mat and off!)    

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Please find the show notes below. Since it is a transcription there may be spelling errors and/or weird grammar. Ignore that and enjoy!

 

 

I came for the yoga booty, and I stayed for the inner peace.Yep.I said it.I came to the yoga practice the physical nature of it.I like the challenge.I like the intensity of it.I like how I felt after.And although I could hold the poses, you know, with some wiggling and wobbling and obviously learning and practice.It was challenging for me to hold my mind steady, and that became the real challenge of the practice is the inner work And one of the masters that brought yoga from India over to the west, BKS Iyengar.You maybe have heard of Iyengar yoga.He's the creator of that.He said that yoga doesn't just change the way we look at things.It changes the one who sees.So it literally changes us at the deepest level.And so if you find yourself in a period of wiggling and wobbling right now, like maybe you've experienced when you're doing yoga and you're standing on one foot and you're like, woah.And you forget that you're on a rock hurtling through space and you're you know, why you can't seem to hold still and everyone else in the class looks like a pristine elegant statue and you're like, well, what is happening? If you find yourself in that, whether literally on the yoga mat, which, of course, it'll be applicable for that, but maybe in a time in your life when you're going through a transition, a transformation, an upheaval, maybe a breakup, a loss, grieving, maybe, you know, recovering from a disappointment, maybe shifting gears in your in your relationship, in your business, what have you.I wanted to share some of the teachings from the yoga practice that you maybe have turn heard, you know, outright from your teacher if they include these deeper love to the practice beyond the Asana or the physical, or maybe you've inadvertently heard them, or maybe you've heard me share them if we've done yoga together, or maybe you read it in my book.Maybe, you know, who knows? But what I wanted to do was be able to share these with you in a way that hopefully will give you some other tools to navigate that wiggly walkway transformational moment if you find yourself in that.Right? And if you're not, It's always just good to be learning, right, because these are literally ancient tools.Ancient tools that are applicable in many different situations, especially ones that are