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441: Resistance & Your Soul's Evolution

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"The more important an activity is to your soul's evolution, the more resistance you will feel towards it." - Steven Pressfield   In this episode, I ...

440: Human Design: Do You Know What Yours Is? {Interview with Jennifer Bronsnick}

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"The work you do to discover and express your magnificent self is the most important work you can do for both yourself and the planet." ― Karen Curr...

Sunday Prep 05.12.19

12 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"If you really want to be world class - to be the best you can be - it comes down to preparation and practice." -Robin S. Sharma   In this episode, y...

439: #Throwback: Respect 101: How To Get Your Kids to Respect You

11 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." -Albert Einstein   In this throwback episo...

438: Throwback: Episode 10: A 10-year Old's Perspective On Life

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might th...

437: If You Want To Change the World, Find Someone to Help You Paddle

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"You can't go at it alone if you want to change the world. Find someone to help you paddle. Anything you achieve in life was a result of others who he...

436: The Relationship Between Low Gear, Showing Up, and Hustling

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"One step is better than no steps." ― Rebecca Brockway quoting 14-year-old son Carlino    In this episode, I talk about: How to make yourself the...

435: What Happens When You Say Yes To Your Soul And Not Your Ego?

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"I want to do what I feel in my soul. My soul won't lead me wrong."    -Ciara   In this episode, I talk about: Why certain things manifest in our ...

434: Understanding Your Teen From a Conscious Parenting Approach {Interview with Deanne Barrett}

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Children, after all, are not just adults-in-the-making. They are people whose current needs and rights and experiences must be taken seriously." — ...

Sunday Prep 05.05.19

05 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Good luck is a residue of preparation."  ― Jack Youngblood   In this episode, you will learn: How to plan your life in alignment with how you wa...

433: #Throwback: What Cancer Taught Me About Living A Sustainable Life

04 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Sustainability is the key to our survival on this planet and will also determine success on all levels." - Shari Arison   In this episode, I talk ab...

432: Throwback: I Hate You! Has Your Child Said This To You?

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"If you have never been hated by your child, you have never been a parent." –Bette Davis   In this episode, I talk about: Red, Green and Yellow Zo...

431: When Work & Play Mix Together, That is True Success

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"The happiest people are those who have learned to mix play with their work and to bind the two together with enthusiasm."                 -N...

430: What If Your Life Expectancy Was Only 40 Years?

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Fear not that life shall come to an end, but rather fear that it shall never have a beginning." -John Henry Cardinal Newman   In this episode, I tal...

429: #Throwback: Money's job is to bring up everything that hasn't yet been healed {Interview Sarah Walton}

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Being rich is having money; being wealthy is having time." - Margaret Bonnano   Sarah Walton is the founder of The Money Mindset Course, an interact...

428: MARRIAGE: How To Communicate Your Needs {Interview with Bryan Chauvin}

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"To be fully seen by somebody, then, and be loved anyhow - this is a human offering that can border on miraculous." ― Elizabeth Gilbert       POD...

Sunday Prep 4.28.19

28 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Opportunity does not waste time with those who are unprepared." ― Idowu Koyenikan   In this episode, you will learn: How to plan your life in ali...

427: You Don't Need A Diagnosis to Change Your Life

27 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"You can't conquer the world until you conquer yourself" ― Myra Yadav   In this episode, I talk about: Why making yourself a priority is important...

426: Change Your Actions, Change Your Life

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often." ― Mark Twain   In this episode, I talk about: How changing your actions can change your...

425: #TBT: Integration and Attachment {Interview with Dr. Daniel Siegel}

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"We are always in a perpetual state of being created and creating ourselves. (p. 221)" ― Daniel J. Siegel, The Developing Mind: How Relationships an...

424: #Throwback: Red, Yellow, and Green Zones

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"When you react, you let others control you. When you respond, you are in control."   ― Bohdi Sanders   In this throwback episode, I talk about: ...

423: Survival to Thrival is Possible

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."  -Maya Ang...

422: Do You Ever Feel Like You Don't Belong? {Interview with Diane Sorensen}

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."       — George Bernard Shaw   In this episode, I talk with Diane about: ...

Sunday Prep 4.21.19

21 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." -Abraham Lincoln   In this episode, you will learn: How ...

421: Never Underestimate The Power Of Being Kind

20 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"In a world where you can be anything, choose to be kind."                -Nitya Prakash   In this episode, I talk about: How to simplify li...

420: The "Feel Good" List

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits beco...

419: Community Q & A

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"If you're presenting yourself with confidence, you can pull off pretty much anything."  — Katy Perry   In this episode, I talk about: How do I c...

418: Make Your Bed. It's That Simple.

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"While it may seem small, the ripple effects of small things is extraordinary." - Matt Bevin In this episode, I talk about: How micro-actions can lea...

417: Why Don't We Implement Things We Know Will Change Our Lives?

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not." - Attributed to Hanoch McCarty   In this episode, I talk about: Why beli...

416: The Miracle of Persistence {Interview with Lindsay Pinkelman}

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

""Keep Going. Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end."  ― ...

Sunday Prep 04.14.19

14 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Action expresses priorities."  ― Mahatma Gandhi   In this episode, you will learn: How to plan your life in alignment with how you want to feel ...

415: Grab A Tissue, There Is A Little Bullsh#+ On Your Lips

13 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Success is not in what you have, but who you are." -Bo Bennett In this episode, I talk about: How to get more out of your life Why you shouldn't car...

414: Pumping Gas & Recognizing the Capacity of Other People

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Self-control is strength. Right thought is mastery. Calmness is power." -James Allen   In this episode, I talk about: How to recognize when you are...

413: #TBT Anxiety Free Living

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest taken between two deep breaths." – Etty Hillesum   In this episode, I discuss:    ...

412: Do You Want Your Children to Hold the Weight and Guilt of Your Baggage?

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them." - James Baldwin   In this episode, I t...

411: Price Shopping Costs You 2x MORE

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care." -Teddy Roosevelt   During this episode I talk about:  * Why QUALITY will s...

410: I Healed My Sons {Interview with Andrea Anderson}

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today."  — Stacia Tauscher     In this episode Andrea and I t...

Sunday Prep 04.07.19

07 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities." - Stephen Covey   In this episode, you will learn: How to p...

408: Rushing Woman's Syndrome

07 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When asked " What thing about humanity surprises you the most?" the Dalai Lama answered:  "Man... because he sacrifices his health in order to make m...

407: Turn Your Soul On

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves." --Buddha   In this epis...

406: The More Energy You Put in Your Cup, The More You Can Give Back

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Always bear in mind that our own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing."  — Abraham Lincoln   In this episode, I talk ...

405: Retreats are Essential

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

 ""If we seek solitary retreat, you will be more often refreshed." ― Lailah Gifty Akita   In this episode, I talk about: Why retreats are essenti...

404: FOCUS! My New Favorite F Word

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Successful people maintain a positive focus in life no matter what is going on around them. They stay focused on their past successes rather than the...

403: Disordered Eating, Healing & Freedom [Interview With Neviana Maleyko]

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Absorb what is useful, Discard what is not, Add what is uniquely your own." — Bruce Lee       In this episode Neviana and I talk about:    * ...

Sunday Prep 3.31.19

31 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today." - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.   In this episode, you will learn: How to plan your life in al...

402: The Illusion of Happy

30 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"All problems are illusions of the mind." ― Eckhart Tolle   PODCAST SPONSOR: BIG LIFE JOURNAL  I've teamed up with BIG LIFE JOURNAL to help you gi...

401: Handling Epic Tantrums & Sibling Rivalry

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children."  — Nelson Mandela    In this episode, I tal...

400: I Kicked My Husband Out

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you." -Misty Copeland In...

399: The Importance of Love

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Love is the capacity to take care, to protect, to nourish." - Thich Nhat Hanh   In this episode, you will learn: What it means to love yourself  ...

398: Creating Space

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"I am learning every day to allow the space between where I am and where I want to be, to inspire me and not terrify me." - Tracee Ellis Ross   In th...

397: Book Writing {Interview with Richelle Fredson}

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Richelle Fredson, is the Founder of Purposeful Platforms, where she works with aspiring and current authors to grow and solidify their promotional pl...

Sunday Prep 3.24.19

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today." - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.   In this episode, you will learn: How to plan your life in al...

396: Managing Fear

23 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going too fast - you also miss the sense of where you are going and why."     - Ed...

395: The Comparison Game

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"The only person you should try to be better than is who you were  yesterday." – Unknown   In this episode, you will learn: Why comparison is tox...

394: Time & Reality

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time." ― Marthe Troly-Curtin

393: Why Are We All In Such A Hurry?

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems...

392: What Does Your Inner Critic & Your Children Have in Common?

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Your inner critic is simply a part of you that needs more self-love." ― Amy Leigh Mercree    In this episode, you will learn:  How to believe i...

391: Why You Need A Financial Advisor {Interview with Alynn Godfroy}

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"If you want to reap financial blessings, you have to sow financially." - Joel Osteen   In this episode, you will learn: Why it's important to know ...

Sunday Prep 3.17.19

17 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"All things are ready, if our mind be so." ― William Shakespeare   In this episode, you will learn: How to plan your life in alignment with how yo...

390: The Downside to Drive

16 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"You can do anything as long as you have the passion, the drive, the focus, and the support." -Sabrina Ryan   In this episode, you will learn: Why i...

389: Girl, Stop Apologizing {Inspired by Rachel Hollis}

16 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"You are beautiful and worthy of good things, and if you don't believe that, nobody will." -Rachel Hollis   In this episode, you will learn: Why you...

388: Human Design

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"If you're burnt out, the Universe shuts down and says, 'she's not ready'." -Jennifer Bronsnick   In this episode, you will learn: That every human ...

387: 4 Stages of Learning

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence." - Abigail Adams   In this episode, you will le...

386: Don't Dim Your Light for Others

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Nothing can dim the light that shines from within." - Maya Angelou   In this episode, you will learn: How to be yourself and let your light shine H...

385: Grey Area Drinking & Perfectionism {Interview with Andrea Owen}

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Owen is an author, mentor, and certified life coach who helps high-achieving women let go of perfectionism, control, and isolation and choosing...

Sunday Prep 3.10.19

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"A goal without a plan is just a wish." ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry   In this episode, you will learn: How to plan your life in alignment with how...

384: How Do You Heal Yourself?

09 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind." - Caroline Myss   In this episode, you will learn: How to s...

383: Happy International Women's Day

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Why play safe when you can play powerful?" -Lisa Nichols   In this episode, you will learn: How to courageously take action in your life The import...

382: What Kind of Impact Are You Spreading?

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"A smile is the only infectious affliction everyone is encouraged to spread." -Oscar Kiam   In this episode, you will learn: How to slow down and pa...

381: Is It Really Sacrifice If You Are Creating A Life You Love?

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

 "Sacrifice is a part of life. It's supposed to be. It's not something to regret. It's something to aspire to." ― Mitch Albom   In this episode, y...

380: Ask for Help! You Are Not a Failure

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"The strong individual is the one who asks for help when he needs it." - Rona Barrett   In this episode, you will learn: How to ask for help when yo...

379: Be Committed to the Process, Not the Schedule

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Commitment is an act, not a word." -Jean-Paul Sartre   In this episode, you will learn: How to stay committed to the process through setbacks Why f...

Sunday Prep

03 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." ― Benjamin Franklin   In this episode, you will learn: How to plan your life in alignment with...

378: Seeking Connection vs. Seeking Transformation

02 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Real transformation requires real honesty. If you want to move forward- get real with yourself." -Bryant McGill   In this episode, you will learn: ...

377: Never Give Up On A Dream

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

" Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to ...

376: Growth is Painful

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Growth is painful. Change is painful. But, nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you do not belong."- N. R. Narayana Murthy   In this episode...

375: Put Your Disbelief Aside

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Maybe, if you put your disbelief aside, roll up your sleeves, take some risks, and totally go for it, you'll wake up one day and realize you're livin...

374: Are You Seeking Validation, Permission, or Results?

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"The woman who does not require validation from anyone is the most feared individual on the planet." ― Mohadesa Najumi   In this episode, you will ...

373: Life With Teenagers {Interview with Logan Chauvin}

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Good habits formed at youth make all the difference." -Aristotle   In this episode, you will learn: How to have open conversations with your teenag...

372: You Are A Leader (CHALLENGE DAY 3/3)

24 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Be the change that you wish to see in the world." -Mahatma Gandhi   Action: Make an action list. Today is all about the "how". Think of the steps, w...

371: You Are A Leader (CHALLENGE DAY 2/3)

23 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"One way to keep momentum going is to have constantly greater goals." – Michael Korda   Action: Brain dump everything that you desire in the area o...

370: You Are A Leader (CHALLENGE DAY 1/3)

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others." -Jack Welch   Action...

369: Come Back to Yourself

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"When there is too much, something is missing." -Leo Rosten   In this episode, you will learn: How to run toward your light How to embrace your trut...

368: The Stages of Success

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"You've got to get up every morning with determination if you're going to go to bed with satisfaction." – George Lorimer   In this episode, you wil...

367: Getting Into the Habit of Feeling Good

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Changing the cluttering habit is the same as changing any other bad habit: You must want to change. You have to understand and learn how to avoid and...

366: Raising Teenagers

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Your children are not your children, they come through you, but they are life itself, wanting to express itself." -Wayne Dyer   In this episode, I t...

365: Your Life Purpose + Your Love Language

17 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

 "Living in a way that reflects one's values is not just about what you do, it is also about how you do things."  -Deborah Day   In this episode, y...

364: How Do I Raise A Caring Child?

16 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"It's the action, not the fruit of the action, that's important. You have to do the right thing. It may not be in your power, may not be in your time,...

363: Fear of Judgment

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"All judgment is, in one way or another, self-judgment." ― Joseph Rain   In this episode, you will learn:  How to recognize your own projections ...

362: 5 Love Languages

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Nothing has more potential for strengthening one's sense of well-being than effectively loving and being loved."  ― Gary Chapman   www.5lovela...

361: Endless To-Do List? Knowing When to STOP

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"I am enough. I am full of sparkle & compassion. I genuinely want to make the world a better place. I love hard. I practice kindness. I'm not afraid o...

360: "I Can't Keep Up"

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"You can't calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass." – Timber Hawkeye In this episode, you will learn:...

359: It's Putty Not Slime

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

" When we stop listening to the unnecessary noise around us, we begin to tune in to who is right in front of us"  L.R. Knost

358: How To Handle Unsolicited Advice

10 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Community Q&A: " One of my energy leaks is hearing unwanted advice or opinions from my parents or my inlaws. How do I create better boundaries so I d...

358: Why Constantly Giving Won't Change the World

09 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"You have to fill your cup.  You then give away the overflowing, but you keep a cupful for yourself." -Wynonna Judd   In this episode, you will lear...

357: Stop Making It So Complicated

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about:  How drama and ego play into our success  Why taking about the problem won't fix it.  When stressful situations aren...

356: When You Feel Like Giving Up, That Is Your Sign to Keep Going

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"You are an unfinished work in progress. One of the good things about life's challenges: You get to find out that you are capable of far more than you...

355: Telling Your Story [Interview with Wyndham Wood]

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Collaboration is like carbonation for fresh ideas. Working together bubbles up ideas you would not have come up with solo, which gets you further fas...

354: Sabotage Is Part Of The Game

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I will talk talk about: Why rewarding yourself with negative habits isn't a reward Why the unsexy work makes you better Why your here...

353: Focus And The Goals Are Guaranteed

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." Jim Rohn