Positively Living®: Shame-Free Productivity Conversations

Positively Living®: Shame-Free Productivity Conversations

Lisa Zawrotny

The Positively LivingⓇ podcast is designed to help you prioritize your passions, personalize your approach to life, and achieve your goals without the burnout. If you're an overwhelmed multi-tasker, multi-passionate, people pleaser, creative, and/or caregiver, you'll love this mix of solo and special guest episodes.  With topics like productivity, self-awareness, personal development, habits + systems, decluttering + organizing, positivity, stress management, trauma + grief, entrepreneurship, and more, you’ll find actionable advice, wrapped in humor and hope, dedicated to helping you do less, live more, and breathe easier.

Shame-free Productivity: The Most Effective Way To Get Things Done

Shame-free Productivity: The Most Effective Way To Get Things Done

Text your thoughts and questions!As a compassionate, holistic productivity coach, I focus on productivity with a person-first perspective. This shame-free productivity approach prioritizes overall well-being over relentless work and self-criticism. It rejects the “hustle and grind” mentality and embraces flexibility and self-compassion. This week, episode 250 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about shame-free productivity: the most effective way to get things done!In this episode of the Posit

Feb 24, • 16:52

Five Energizing Habits to Make You More Productive

Five Energizing Habits to Make You More Productive

Text your thoughts and questions!As a holistic productivity coach, I’ve seen repeatedly how much overall well-being impacts productivity. As a caregiver and mom, I experience it personally, too, having spent years in various states of overwhelm and exhaustion. I’ve come to realize that this is something most of us experience. So, how do we break free and find the balance? The answer: approaching productivity with energy management, not time management. This week, episode 249 of the Positively Li

Feb 17, • 22:18

How to Find Light When the World Feels Dark

How to Find Light When the World Feels Dark

Text your thoughts and questions!A positive approach is essential no matter what you come up against in life, and cultivating positive thinking can be a lifesaver when dealing with dark times. Please don’t confuse positive thinking with toxic positivity, which denies our struggles. Healthy, positive thinking is a tool that helps us navigate our way through difficult times. This week, episode 248 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to find light when the world feels dark!In this episod

Feb 10, • 17:40

Why Being Intentional is Essential to Be Productive

Why Being Intentional is Essential to Be Productive

Text your thoughts and questions!Too often, we go through our days reacting to things that come up, putting out fires, and running on the hamster wheel without knowing how we even got there or how to stop. While this is a well-meaning approach to get by, the result isn’t productivity; it's guilt and stress. There is a different, more effective approach where you work in a way that is best for you and that’s flexible for your current phase of life: intentional action. This week, episode 247 of th

Feb 3, • 15:31

A SIMPLE™ Way to Reduce Clutter and Stress

A SIMPLE™ Way to Reduce Clutter and Stress

Text your thoughts and questions!While there are many systems for decluttering and experts advising you on how to approach clutter, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The key to finding the approach that is best for you is creating your own framework, which is one of the things I help clients do as a coach. I use a 6-step system with the acronym SIMPLE to help declutter your space and do so in a way that will last. This week, episode 246 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about a SIMPLE™

Jan 27, • 23:04

Themes: The Simple Time Management Trick You Need

Themes: The Simple Time Management Trick You Need

Text your thoughts and questions!If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a packed calendar and even more overwhelmed by trying to add more things to that calendar, incorporating themes into your schedule might just be the solution you need. Themes–though most known for novels and fun parties–play an important part in how we naturally categorize our lives. By assigning overarching themes to your schedule, you can create a simplified approach that's flexible yet focused. This week, episode 245 of the P

Jan 20, • 19:35

How to Clear Your Digital Clutter

How to Clear Your Digital Clutter

Text your thoughts and questions!We've talked about physical and mental clutter many times on the podcast, but digital clutter is in its own category. It’s one of the more insidious types of clutter because you can't see or feel it. It hides really well and is one of the easiest to collect and forget about. This week, episode 244 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to clear out digital clutter!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I share how digital clutter, an often ove

Jan 13, • 24:34

How Your Home Office Can Make You More Productive

How Your Home Office Can Make You More Productive

Text your thoughts and questions!Whether you have a large, private space or a shared section of a room for a home office or workspace, it’s important to acknowledge how your surroundings impact your productivity. Even the smallest design changes can help you focus and foster creativity. This week, episode 243 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how your home office can make you more productive!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I share the importance of tailoring your envi

Jan 6, • 22:18

A Reverse Approach to Better Achieve Your Goals

A Reverse Approach to Better Achieve Your Goals

Text your thoughts and questions!While I’m thrilled to coach you every episode (and will continue to do so), it’s also my goal to equip you with the resources to coach yourself for maximum growth and achievement. Today. I’m doing this through a series of simple yet powerful questions in an unexpected order. This week, episode 242 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about a reverse approach to better achieve your goals!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m sharing the“BE, DO, HA

Dec 30, 2024 • 20:53

Why Being Cozy Can Make You More Productive

Why Being Cozy Can Make You More Productive

Text your thoughts and questions!When you think of productivity, your mind might immediately jump to hustle and grind culture…unless you follow me, of course! But today, I am introducing you to the concept of being cozy AND productive. It may seem like an odd juxtaposition, but it works. And when you stop to think about it and learn the science behind it, it makes sense. This week, episode 241 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about why being cozy can make you more productive!In this episode

Dec 23, 2024 • 20:07

Four Things You Need To Do Before The Year Ends

Four Things You Need To Do Before The Year Ends

Text your thoughts and questions!With another year coming to a close, you may be feeling ready for a “fresh” start. But before we leave this year behind us, I highly encourage reflection, celebration, and preparation during this time so you can step into the calendar year confidently. This week, episode 240 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about the four things you need to do before the year ends!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I share two strategic and two specific things

Dec 16, 2024 • 17:26

How to Choose a Word of the Year [Re-release]

How to Choose a Word of the Year [Re-release]

Text your thoughts and questions!Compassionate, sustainable productivity comes from small steps compounded by way of building habits that work best for us. When it comes to my fellow multi-passionate creatives, caregivers, and neurodiverse clients, it’s essential that we create paths that have authenticity and flexibility built into them. A word of the year does just that. And at a time when we are reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to a new one, now is the perfect time to choose one.

Dec 9, 2024 • 18:56

The Most Effective Life Coaching Questions to Ask Yourself with Lisa Kneller

The Most Effective Life Coaching Questions to Ask Yourself with Lisa Kneller

Text your thoughts and questions!Having a coach is like having a second brain that gives you a different perspective when making decisions to improve your life. This is the reason coaches hire other coaches and why coaching yourself–either in place of hiring a coach or as a supplement in between your coaching sessions–has incredible benefits. Lisa Kneller, a certified insight coach, joins me today to talk about how this DIY approach can work for you. This week, episode 238 of the Positively Livi

Dec 2, 2024 • 36:02

How to Use a Gratitude Practice in a Stressful Life

How to Use a Gratitude Practice in a Stressful Life

Text your thoughts and questions!Life is stressful. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either selling something or living on an island somewhere. But just because a stressful life is the reality for many of us, doesn’t mean that life’s not good too. It can absolutely be both. Identifying the good part is a key element of practicing gratitude. This week, episode 237 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to use a gratitude practice in a stressful life. In this episode of the Positively Liv

Nov 25, 2024 • 21:12

Make Your Holiday Season Less Stressful with the 80/20 Principle

Make Your Holiday Season Less Stressful with the 80/20 Principle

Text your thoughts and questions!There is so much to appreciate about the holiday season, including time with those you love and experiences that connect you more deeply with others and yourself. It’s a time when you can take a break, enjoy treats, and think about what’s most important. But often, this doesn’t come without its fair share of stressors. To combat those stressors, I give you the 80/20 principle. By using this tool to reduce the impact of those stressors and highlight the good thing

Nov 18, 2024 • 20:32

When You Must Say No for a Less Stressful Life

When You Must Say No for a Less Stressful Life

Text your thoughts and questions!As a recovering people pleaser and a multi-passionate creative, I actually love saying YES to people and opportunities. But I’ve also learned what will happen if I’m not careful, intentional, and selective in the things I say yes to. This week, episode 235 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about when you must say no for a less stressful life!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m sharing that, while it may feel good at the moment, saying yes to

Nov 11, 2024 • 18:11

[Strategy Call] Handling Invisible Stressors in a Demanding Life with Janis Isaman

[Strategy Call] Handling Invisible Stressors in a Demanding Life with Janis Isaman

Text your thoughts and questions!Invisible stressors are stressors in our lives that aren’t necessarily obvious but can build up over time and take us down. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, volunteer, and solo parent and caregiver of a special needs child, Janis Isaman found herself experiencing an anxiety episode when her invisible stressors built up, leaving her feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and behind on her task list. This week, episode 234 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is a strateg

Nov 4, 2024 • 55:45

Quick Tips to Try When You're Feeling Overwhelmed [Ask Lisa]

Quick Tips to Try When You're Feeling Overwhelmed [Ask Lisa]

Text your thoughts and questions!According to Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies, I am a questioner by nature. In addition to constantly asking why, I also love answering questions too. I appreciate the challenge and the encouragement to reflect, which is probably why I love coaching. That’s why when I received a couple of related questions surrounding the topic of overwhelm, I wanted to take the time to answer them on the podcast, as I think my responses can be helpful for all of us. This week, e

Oct 28, 2024 • 24:35

How to Prioritize Personal Time by Setting Boundaries

How to Prioritize Personal Time by Setting Boundaries

Text your thoughts and questions!Whether you’re working for someone else or yourself, personal time is essential for maintaining mental and physical well-being, preventing burnout, and boosting your productivity and performance. It’s something we know we need to prioritize, but it can feel so challenging to make the time for it. This week, episode 232 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to prioritize personal time by setting boundaries!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast

Oct 21, 2024 • 21:19

How to Become a Recovering Perfectionist with Steph Ellen Diplock

How to Become a Recovering Perfectionist with Steph Ellen Diplock

Text your thoughts and questions!Do you struggle to take action because something has to be “just right,” or do you beat yourself up for everything you’ve done wrong (without noticing all you've done right)? Maybe you feel like you’re just not enough because you can’t reach the level of achievement or quality you want. If so, you may be labeled a “perfectionist.” Steph Ellen Diplock, a recovered perfectionist, joins me on the podcast today to delve into the complexities of perfectionism, explori

Oct 14, 2024 • 38:10

Why We Need to be Trauma-Informed (More Than Ever)

Why We Need to be Trauma-Informed (More Than Ever)

Text your thoughts and questions!Productivity is often viewed as a one-size-fits-all solution, but that is far from the truth. There could be a hundred different factors that impact your productivity, one of which is the topic we’re addressing today: trauma. Becoming trauma-informed not only helps us when it comes to our personal development and productivity but is crucial for understanding ourselves and others on a deeper level. This week, episode 230 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about

Oct 7, 2024 • 16:53

The Most Important Direction For Effective Planning

The Most Important Direction For Effective Planning

Text your thoughts and questions!While our ability to be flexible and resilient and change direction is important, planning first is essential. It’s a way to arrange how things will go ideally, and even if they don’t go that way, it will still help you keep focused and remain calm so you can be more flexible and resilient. This approach will be helpful as we enter the busy holiday season full of plans and events and be a tool to carry through the rest of the year as well. This week, episode 229

Sep 30, 2024 • 18:51

How to Avoid Forgetting Things When Life Gets Hectic

How to Avoid Forgetting Things When Life Gets Hectic

Text your thoughts and questions!While I don’t presume to know what your life is all about, I bet I can guess one thing about you: you handle a LOT. Whether you’re handling the mental load of caregiving or your mind is overflowing with ideas (or both), it can be overwhelming. It can feel amazing at times, all the while draining you and keeping you from functioning at your best. Luckily, the solution is more simple than you might think. It’s all about the art of “capturing”: taming the mental clu

Sep 23, 2024 • 21:03

Combining and Stacking Habits for Better Results

Combining and Stacking Habits for Better Results

Text your thoughts and questions!Positive habits are the cornerstone of a productive and fulfilling life, but mastering them can be a challenge. Today I am continuing our conversation about habits with more advanced strategies to help you maximize your productivity, reach your goals, and unlock the secret to sustainable, long-lasting change in your life. This week, episode 227 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about combining and stacking habits for better results!In this episode of the Posit

Sep 16, 2024 • 18:10

How to Balance Your Life through Wholeness Pillars with Nicole Mixdorf

How to Balance Your Life through Wholeness Pillars with Nicole Mixdorf

Text your thoughts and questions!People are so quick to strive for work-life balance, but there’s a reason we struggle to achieve that balance. Nicole Mixdorf joins me on the podcast today to challenge this narrative, sharing the true nature of a balanced life and how it’s not just a balance between work and personal life we should be focusing on, but rather a wholeness in every area of our life. This week, episode 226 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to balance your life through w

Sep 9, 2024 • 42:27

How to Rebuild a Lost Habit or Create a Better One

How to Rebuild a Lost Habit or Create a Better One

Text your thoughts and questions!Habits can be both our greatest allies and our toughest adversaries. When we’ve painstakingly built up a routine that serves us well, it can be frustrating when life throws us a curveball, disrupting our hard-earned habits that we mistakenly thought were set in stone. But these disruptions don’t have to be the end of our progress. In fact, they can be an opportunity to reassess, rebuild, and replace habits in a way that are in alignment with our evolving needs. T

Sep 2, 2024 • 24:19

Figuring Out Your Next Steps After Big Life Shifts

Figuring Out Your Next Steps After Big Life Shifts

Text your thoughts and questions!As the saying goes, “The only constant in life is change.” The extent of that change and how it unfolds can vary, sometimes feeling fairly minor and other times throwing us completely off balance, shaking the foundation of who we believe ourselves to be. When change happens, you may feel unsure of how to move forward. I have experienced this many times, and I’ve come to both respect the challenges it presents and appreciate the growth it brings. I hope to share s

Aug 26, 2024 • 17:28

How to Live a Productive Life While Grieving

How to Live a Productive Life While Grieving

Text your thoughts and questions!It is problematic that we tend to look at being productive as a standalone thing, without considering the other aspects of our lives. The reality is that life doesn’t happen in a vacuum and even the small things can have an impact. Everything we are and feel, especially grief, affects what we do and how we do it. This week, episode 223 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to live a productive life while grieving.In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ

Aug 19, 2024 • 17:59

How to Rebuild Your Life While Grieving with Carrie Hopkins-Doubts

How to Rebuild Your Life While Grieving with Carrie Hopkins-Doubts

Text your thoughts and questions!Content Warning: Today’s conversation has very brief mentions of the loss of a loved one, and the loss of a child by suicide. If these are triggers for you, I gently encourage you to wait to listen or proceed carefully. Grief is a universal human experience, yet it can feel deeply isolating when we’re in the throes of it, often feeling hopeless and stuck. It can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel, so to speak, and feel impossible to move forwa

Aug 12, 2024 • 39:05

How to Help People Dealing with Trauma and Grief with Janice Scholl

How to Help People Dealing with Trauma and Grief with Janice Scholl

Text your thoughts and questions!Content Warning: Today’s conversation involves mention of medical trauma and near-death experiences. If these are triggers for you, I gently encourage you to wait to listen or proceed carefully. Grief is so much more than losing a loved one. We can grieve after breakups and when we purposely choose to change; we can even grieve the loss of opportunity and parts of ourselves as we grow and age. But when society has conditioned us to grit it out when faced with som

Aug 5, 2024 • 42:06

How Decluttering Helps You Stress Less and Focus Better

How Decluttering Helps You Stress Less and Focus Better

Text your thoughts and questions!Clutter is so much more than the physical stuff surrounding you. As Peter Walsh says, it’s anything that gets between you and the life you want to live. Clutter threads itself through every aspect of your life, impacting mental well-being, productivity, and overall quality of life. But luckily for us, decluttering even in the smallest amounts has a profound, almost instantaneous impact on our lives. This week, episode 220 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is abou

Jul 29, 2024 • 16:20

How to Free Your Mind from Imposter Syndrome with Nicole Majik

How to Free Your Mind from Imposter Syndrome with Nicole Majik

Text your thoughts and questions!Imposter syndrome is something we’ve all experienced to some extent. It’s the culmination of our limiting beliefs that paralyze us in the moment and keep us from moving forward, which is why we need to free ourselves from it. Nicole Majik joins me on the podcast to shed light on what imposter syndrome looks like, how it’s connected to needs, beliefs, and experiences, and the steps we can take to turn it around and heal the past. This week, episode 219 of the Posi

Jul 22, 2024 • 37:17

Why Successful People Strengthen Their Emotional Intelligence with Chantay Golson

Why Successful People Strengthen Their Emotional Intelligence with Chantay Golson

Text your thoughts and questions!When we look at high-achieving professionals, great leaders, and anyone considered successful, the first things we notice are their abilities, talents, strategies, and determination. We zone in on the hard skills, but soft skills are essential. In particular, there is an area of self-management that not only paves a path to success, it’s the key to combating stress, coming back from burnout, and helping you prioritize self-care in a way you haven’t before. Chanta

Jul 15, 2024 • 33:35

How to Use Body Doubling to Focus Better on Tasks

How to Use Body Doubling to Focus Better on Tasks

Text your thoughts and questions!If you struggle to stay on task when working alone, you’re not the only one. One way to combat this is using a powerful productivity technique called “body doubling”. It’s a simple technique that supercharges your focus by simply working side-by-side with others. This week, episode 217 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to use body doubling to focus better on tasks. In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m sharing what body doubling is,

Jul 8, 2024 • 18:12

How to Let Go of Shame and Rebuild Self-Trust with Valerie Friedlander

How to Let Go of Shame and Rebuild Self-Trust with Valerie Friedlander

Text your thoughts and questions!When we think of shame as an emotion, we can see how it doesn’t serve us, or rather, doesn’t help move us forward the way we want it to. But when we shift our mindset to view shame as another tool in our toolbox, we can understand why it is present and learn to pick up other, more helpful tools instead. Valerie Friedlander joins me on the podcast today to share how this shame tool, that we’ve learned to use for motivation, negatively impacts our self-trust and wh

Jul 1, 2024 • 43:41

Why You Need to Know Your Internal Productivity Rhythm

Why You Need to Know Your Internal Productivity Rhythm

Text your thoughts and questions!Do you notice how your energy levels fluctuate throughout the day? The energy lulls and dips that you feel like you’re pushing through? While this certainly could relate to your sleep schedule or even be a sign of burnout, there is also a natural cycle in our bodies that causes these variations. This cycle is called the ultradian rhythm and, like most things, the more we understand it, the better we can use it to our advantage. This week, episode 215 of the Posit

Jun 24, 2024 • 12:24

Why Your Morning Routine Results in Frustration Not Focus

Why Your Morning Routine Results in Frustration Not Focus

Text your thoughts and questions!Morning routines, although effective for some, are not for everyone. And that’s ok! At its core, a morning routine is just that, a routine. It’s a specific window of time in which you’re aiming to complete a habit or set of habits requiring energy and focus. When you break it down, you can easily see how this concept can be taken and applied differently, yet, just as effectively at your preferred time of day. This week, episode 214 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podca

Jun 17, 2024 • 15:33

Make Better Decisions When You Align Your Actions with Chantelle Andercastle

Make Better Decisions When You Align Your Actions with Chantelle Andercastle

Text your thoughts and questions!We all want to be in alignment because we know it’s a good thing. But what does being in alignment actually mean? And what are we aligning ourselves and our businesses to? Chantelle Andercastle joins me on the podcast today as we break down this buzzword and figure out how we can start taking aligned action. This week, episode 213 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about making better decisions when you align your actions!Chantelle Andercastle is a mentor to se

Jun 10, 2024 • 37:33

Why You Need to Ethically Align with Your Coach with Sarah Heeter

Why You Need to Ethically Align with Your Coach with Sarah Heeter

Text your thoughts and questions!Being ethical is defined as conforming to a standard of what’s right and good. While there are definitely certain practices that obviously fit that, there are also many grey areas that we may not agree with, but are not technically unethical practices either. In my conversation today with guest Sarah Heeter,  our conversation of what it means to be an ethical coach naturally transitioned into being ethically aligned with colleagues, collaborators, and coaches. Th

Jun 3, 2024 • 41:03

Life and Business Advice from a Multi-Passionate Mom Entrepreneur with Reena Friedman Watts

Life and Business Advice from a Multi-Passionate Mom Entrepreneur with Reena Friedman Watts

Text your thoughts and questions!Being a mom and an entrepreneur is quite the combo and certainly not for the faint of heart. Today’s guest and fellow mompreneur, Reena Friedman Watts, knows this to be true. She returns to the podcast to share her experiences and challenges as she navigates life transitions while seemingly juggling it all. This week, episode 211 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about life and business advice from a multi-passionate mom entrepreneur!Reena Friedman Watts is a

May 27, 2024 • 38:10

Gratitude: One of the Simplest Habits to Improve Mental Wellbeing

Gratitude: One of the Simplest Habits to Improve Mental Wellbeing

Text your thoughts and questions!During Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to revisit the practice of gratitude, a topic we have covered on the podcast before and is a personal favorite of mine. Studies have shown that having a gratitude practice is a powerful, yet simple healing habit that has a direct impact on your mental wellbeing. This week, episode 210 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about one of the simplest habits that improves mental wellbeing!In this episode of the Positively

May 20, 2024 • 13:14

How To Motivate Yourself By Meeting Your Needs First

How To Motivate Yourself By Meeting Your Needs First

Text your thoughts and questions!In our hustle and grind world, it’s easy to get so focused on achievement that we forget about honoring and understanding life experiences in order to heal and grow. There’s a lot of irony in this because, in actuality, when we take care of our needs, instead of pushing past them for the sake of productivity, we actually become more productive. This week, episode 209 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to motivate yourself by meeting your needs first!I

May 13, 2024 • 13:01

How to Make Your Anxiety a Creative Advantage with Gregory Halpen

How to Make Your Anxiety a Creative Advantage with Gregory Halpen

Text your thoughts and questions!If you’re a creative person who has anxiety, you know how anxious thoughts and feelings can be a massive block when it comes to your creativity. But when we start to recognize and understand our anxiety we can learn to integrate it into our creative process and leverage it. Today’s guest, Gregory Halpen, knows this to be true as he faced his own journey of finding ways to manage his anxiety in a way that doesn’t hinder his creativity. This week, episode 208 of th

May 6, 2024 • 38:57

When You Focus On Physical Wellness Your Mental Health Improves with Keri Cooper

When You Focus On Physical Wellness Your Mental Health Improves with Keri Cooper

Text your thoughts and questions!Our mental health drives so many aspects of our lives and can either limit or lighten us. Thankfully, the more we understand it, the better we can tend to it, and the more likely we are to thrive. Holistic therapist Keri Cooper joins the podcast today to share how focusing on the physical foundations of wellness significantly impacts our mental health. This week, episode 207 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how when you focus on physical wellness, your

Apr 29, 2024 • 42:35

Early Signs of Burnout That May Surprise You

Early Signs of Burnout That May Surprise You

Text your thoughts and questions!We often think of burnout as something obvious and big–where we cross a line and that’s it! We’re down for the count. But burnout is more nuanced than that and the early and more subtle signs can zip by us undetected, leading us to hit rock bottom and ask ourselves, “How did I get here?” This week, episode 206 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about the early signs of burnout that may surprise you!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I share how

Apr 22, 2024 • 12:42

Why Some Stress Actually Helps You Perform Better

Why Some Stress Actually Helps You Perform Better

We often refer to all types of stress just as “stress” but there is a difference between eustress (good stress) and distress (bad stress). When we make this distinction, we’re able to clearly see how some stress can be a useful tool (is, in fact, necessary) for increasing productivity. This week, episode 205 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about why some stress actually helps you perform better. In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I share how different levels of stress impact

Apr 15, 2024 • 13:10

Why Bringing Nature Inside Will Help You Focus Better with Kasey Riley

Why Bringing Nature Inside Will Help You Focus Better with Kasey Riley

Biophilic design is an incredible way to restore focus, enhance productivity and creativity, reduce stress, and improve overall wellness. The good news is, you may already be using it without even realizing it. Kasey Riley joins us today to share how this type of design, indicating a “love of life,” brings nature indoors and has a myriad of benefits. This week, episode 204 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about why bringing nature inside will help you focus better!Kasey Riley is the Co-Found

Apr 8, 2024 • 38:04

How Breathing Can Calm Your Body and Better Your Mood with Jenny Cheifetz

How Breathing Can Calm Your Body and Better Your Mood with Jenny Cheifetz

It’s amazing what a deep breath can do, especially when you’re feeling agitated or stressed. Jenny Cheifetz, a certified breathwork facilitator joins us to dive deep into how we can use breathwork as a tool to reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, and more. This week, episode 203 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how breathing can calm your body and better your mood!Jenny Cheifetz is a certified breathwork facilitator and empowerment coach at Jentle Coaching. She helps women find pe

Apr 1, 2024 • 33:48

7 Reasons Diets Fail and What to Do Instead with Alisha Carlson

7 Reasons Diets Fail and What to Do Instead with Alisha Carlson

Dieting is a HUGE industry, and yet, 95% of diets don’t work. That’s because the diets pushed on us are often rooted in fear, guilt, and shame, masking themselves as a healthy lifestyle change that doesn’t hold up in the long term. Today’s guest Alisha Carlson found this out the hard way and set out to do better, helping women find balance while still reaching their goals. This week, episode 202 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about 7 reasons diets fail and what to do instead!Alisha Carlson

Mar 25, 2024 • 41:38

How To Make Sure You're Productive Versus Busy

How To Make Sure You're Productive Versus Busy

Productivity is not something you strive for on principle or an endgame unto itself. It’s important to recognize that we’re not trying to be productive for productivity’s sake, but rather to support who we are, the life we want to live, and the goals we wish to achieve. This week, episode 201 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to make sure you’re productive vs. busy!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I am sharing the difference between taking action and being producti

Mar 18, 2024 • 15:14

200 Episodes of Positively Living

200 Episodes of Positively Living

The Positively Living Podcast is celebrating 200 episodes! In honor of that, my friend and former guest, Manpreet Bawa, is stepping in as guest host for a special interview so you can get to know the hosts behind the mic. This week, episode 200 of the Positively Living Podcast is about celebration and reflection! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I am reflecting on my podcasting journey–what brought me to 200 episodes—and how I hope to continue serving my audience in the future.

Mar 11, 2024 • 38:19

Using the 80/20 Principle to Leverage a Better Life

Using the 80/20 Principle to Leverage a Better Life

The 80/20 principle states that for many outcomes, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. This means that a small number of inputs can often produce a large amount of outputs. When applied to all areas of our lives, we can see that using the 80/20 principle can boost productivity, and happiness, and improve our lives overall. This week, episode 199 of the Positively Living Podcast is about using the 80/20 principle to leverage a better life!In this episode of the Positively Livi

Mar 4, 2024 • 13:33

Notetaking Inspiration to Easily Organize Your Life with Emily Aborn

Notetaking Inspiration to Easily Organize Your Life with Emily Aborn

Notetaking goes beyond capturing information. It helps you organize, process, and engage with the information. This week, episode 198 of the Positively Living Podcast is about notetaking inspiration to easily organize your life!Emily Aborn is a Content Copywriter, Speaker, and Host of the Content with Character and She Built This podcasts. She lives in Temple, NH with her husband, Jason, and their snuggle-loving dog, Clyde. She enjoys hiking, reading, being a Jeopardy contestant from her couch,

Feb 26, 2024 • 38:45

Seek Happiness to Be More Productive

Seek Happiness to Be More Productive

We all want to be productive, but at what cost? Often people place mastering productivity as their #1 priority, which can actually limit happiness. We need to reverse this order to get the most benefit. This week, episode 197 of the Positively Living Podcast is about seeking happiness to be more productive!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing how prioritizing your happiness actually makes you more productive in the long-term and giving you simple steps to take right now

Feb 19, 2024 • 13:33

The Magic of Whole Life Decluttering [Round Up]

The Magic of Whole Life Decluttering [Round Up]

Through my experiences, both as someone dealing with clutter and someone who’s helped hundreds of clients deal with it, I know that decluttering is one of the most beneficial habits we can incorporate into our lives. This week, in episode 196 of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m featuring 10 episodes that feature the topic of decluttering, in every part of our lives.The episodes I cover today include:Ep #17: How Simplicity Sparks Joy with Tim Lucier where we discuss Marie Kondo’s approach to de

Feb 12, 2024 • 14:04

Meditation as a Direct Path to Life Harmony [Re-release]

Meditation as a Direct Path to Life Harmony [Re-release]

Incorporating meditation into your life is effective for stress management, focus, and so much more. But it only works if you practice it in a way that works for you. This week, episode 195 of the Positively Living Podcast is about using meditation as a direct path to life harmony. In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I share the benefits you’ll receive when you start incorporating meditation into your life and  I give you actionable steps to take right now to implement a meditation

Feb 5, 2024 • 18:42

Why Simplifying Is More Important Than Organizing

Why Simplifying Is More Important Than Organizing

It’s my goal in every podcast episode to keep things simple because no matter who we are or what our situation is, simplifying can help, especially in a world that offers us plenty of complexity. This week, episode 194 of the Positively Living Podcast is about why simplifying is more important than organizing! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I share why we so often resist simplicity, embracing complexity instead and I give you actionable steps to take right now to begin simplif

Jan 29, 2024 • 11:52

How to Make Your Network Work for You with Sara Lowell and Dana Johnson

How to Make Your Network Work for You with Sara Lowell and Dana Johnson

Your network is not only built from potential clients, but also potential investors, collaborators, and connectors that can take your business to the next level. Building a strong and diverse network is key to your personal and professional success. This week, episode 193 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how to make your network work for you!Both lifelong learners and business owners, Sara Lowell has a professional background in workforce advocacy and Dana Johnson has a BS in Hospitalit

Jan 22, 2024 • 38:40

Simple Email Automation That Will Generate More Business Leads with James Allen

Simple Email Automation That Will Generate More Business Leads with James Allen

What if I told you that you could make more money by doing less work? Today’s guest has done just that for himself and now helps others take what they’re already doing and turn it into passive income using a simple, automated email sequence. This week, episode 192 of the Positively Living Podcast is about a simple email automation that will generate more business leads!Originally a productivity coach, James Allen was obsessed with how to work fewer hours while simultaneously growing his income,

Jan 15, 2024 • 39:33

What You Need to Get Organized and Write That Book with Judi Harrington

What You Need to Get Organized and Write That Book with Judi Harrington

Like a high percentage of the population, I’ve always wanted to write a book. And also like a high percentage of the population, I haven’t… yet. But my guest today has and she’s helped others do so too. Our conversation today will not only guide you on how to write that book you’ve been thinking about, it will encourage you to consider when to write it so you can join the small percentage of people who succeed in getting their book out into the world! This week, episode 191 of the Positively Liv

Jan 8, 2024 • 42:29

3 Simple Steps When you Need a Mental Reset

3 Simple Steps When you Need a Mental Reset

We are constantly plugged into our world through the handheld screens that tell us everything we need to know instantaneously. As a questioner and a researcher, I adore being in an information age but recognize the downsides. This constant flow of information you once found helpful can become harmful in certain situations and can snowball your stress and anxiety, never giving you a chance to catch a break. This means you have to create a break for yourself and disconnect. This week, episode 190

Jan 1, 2024 • 17:27

Why Compassion is Essential to Be More Productive

Why Compassion is Essential to Be More Productive

A recent event happened that caused me to pause my work and be there for my family. This challenged me to walk my talk, redefine what it means to be productive at this moment and in this season of life, and practice compassionate productivity on myself. This week, episode 189 of the Positively Living Podcast is about why compassion is essential to be more productive!In this episode, I share how I’ve come to teach what I once needed to learn, guiding clients with compassionate productivity, and I

Dec 25, 2023 • 16:02

How a Joy List Can Make You More Productive

How a Joy List Can Make You More Productive

Among the many things I wish for you, joy is at the top of the list. It may seem obvious why, but there is so much more to it than your happiness and, unsurprisingly, productivity is part of it. When you integrate more joy into your daily routine, you not only experience pleasure and positive emotions, but you give your brain and body a much-needed break from stress and monotony. These breaks enhance your focus and problem-solving, making joy a catalyst for enhanced productivity. This week, epis

Dec 18, 2023 • 13:31

How to Figure Out Your Planning Style with Kylie Ota

How to Figure Out Your Planning Style with Kylie Ota

Countless frameworks exist and even overlap one another to help us gain self-awareness and uncover why we work the way we do. Today we’re exploring yet another way to use self-awareness as a planning and productivity tool to help you get organized and avoid burnout. This week, episode 187 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how to figure out your planning style!Kylie Ota, is a NLP-certified life coach and business strategist specializing in burnout recovery for high-achieving female entrep

Dec 11, 2023 • 41:17

How Mind Mapping Helps All Brain Types Focus Better with Jamie Chapman

How Mind Mapping Helps All Brain Types Focus Better with Jamie Chapman

As we continue to explore tools that will work best for you, it’s time to feature a classic called mind mapping, a tool you can use to diagram your thoughts and ideas. If your brain is overwhelmed and making lists isn’t helping, mind mapping may be the tool you need to help you focus and plan. This week, episode 186 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how mind mapping helps all brain types focus better!Jamie Chapman is a Consultant for Small Business Owners. She takes a holistic view of li

Dec 4, 2023 • 31:28

How To Ask For Help When You're a Giver

How To Ask For Help When You're a Giver

Asking for help is a challenge for many of us, especially those of us that are givers. But while the reasons we deny ourselves may feel noble, the results can be problematic. This week, episode 185 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how to ask for help when you’re a giver!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I share that while the message of giving over receiving is well intended, it may discourage asking for help. I also give you actionable and manageable steps to take right

Nov 27, 2023 • 13:30

How to Meditate Easily through Creative Expression with Jennifer Faye Colombo

How to Meditate Easily through Creative Expression with Jennifer Faye Colombo

What I love most about being a productivity strategist is finding unique ways to achieve our goals that fit with who we are and how we work. Today’s guest helps us do just that as we explore how we can use art as a form of meditative practice. This week, episode 184 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how to meditate easily through creative expression!Jennifer Faye Colombo is an artist, creative guide, and designer of card decks and journals. She believes we are all creative and have the a

Nov 20, 2023 • 39:10

No Fail Gratitude Journal Approach for Your Busy Life

No Fail Gratitude Journal Approach for Your Busy Life

While tapping into your gratitude and expressing it can be achieved in many ways, there is a reason gratitude journaling is so popular. It’s incredibly effective so I would be doing you a disservice if I didn't expand on the benefits of this particular practice. This week, episode 183 of the Positively Living Podcast is about no fail gratitude journal approach for your busy life! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I share why journaling is a powerful tool for mental health and bus

Nov 13, 2023 • 17:59

Internal Family Systems As a Proven Treatment for Burnout with Katie LaCelle

Internal Family Systems As a Proven Treatment for Burnout with Katie LaCelle

As we’ve discussed in past episodes, burnout is all too common, and that is all the more reason to focus podcast content on healing. It’s time to explore another tool from our personalized productivity toolbox–Internal Family Systems (IFS)–an evidence-based approach to tackling burnout as well as other chronic conditions. This week, episode 182 of the Positively Living Podcast is about using Internal Family Systems as a proven treatment for burnoutKatie LaCelle is a somatic IFS practitioner who

Nov 6, 2023 • 34:12

How to Improve Your Productivity Using the Four Tendencies

How to Improve Your Productivity Using the Four Tendencies

Assessments like Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies are the key to living a happier, more productive life. That's because these types of assessments allow us to become more self-aware, letting us evaluate who we are and what we do, manage our emotions, align our behavior, and understand how others perceive us. Self-awareness also leads to finding self-acceptance, nurturing self-compassion, becoming clear on our limits and boundaries, and, as such, improving our productivity. This week, episode 181

Oct 30, 2023 • 19:18

What Stress Really Is and How to Manage It [Re-release]

What Stress Really Is and How to Manage It [Re-release]

In early 2020 I became a certified stress management coach because I believed that stress was both an underlying cause of my clients’ problems as well as a distracting symptom blocking their progress. I’ve come to find out that stress can be a double-edged sword, being helpful, hurtful,  or both! Stress can simultaneously push you towards achieving your goals or have harmful impacts on your health. That’s why episode 180 of The Positively Living Podcast is about what stress really is and how to

Oct 23, 2023 • 18:06

The Best Way for Creative Entrepreneurs to Build a Business with Lisa Robbin Young

The Best Way for Creative Entrepreneurs to Build a Business with Lisa Robbin Young

Whether we’re building a business, creating art, loving family and friends, or exploring the world, the quality of our lives is what matters most. Positive psychology helps us understand that leaning into our strengths will yield a more fulfilling life. Taking this same principle and applying it to our business yields tremendous results and today’s guest, Lisa Robbin Young, helps us see how we can do just that, especially as creatives. This week, episode 179 of the Positively Living Podcast is a

Oct 16, 2023 • 41:24

7 Techniques and Tools Used by a Productivity Expert

7 Techniques and Tools Used by a Productivity Expert

I’ve avoided making an episode where I share the tools and techniques that help me keep my life organized because my focus as a coach is always to help you find what fits YOU and your life. Today I decided to offer a more detailed view of the systems that work for me in hopes that these details might inspire you and encourage you to see if they might work for you as well. This week, in episode 178 of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing 7 techniques and tools I use as a productivity expert

Oct 9, 2023 • 31:16

How to Navigate New Ideas as a Multi-passionate Creative with Laura Livingston

How to Navigate New Ideas as a Multi-passionate Creative with Laura Livingston

As multi-passionate creatives, we are bombarded with ideas constantly. It can feel overwhelming because we want to execute them all immediately, but that can quickly lead to burnout. How do we know which ideas to follow? How can we implement the change in a way that feels good? This week, episode 177 with guest Laura Livingston of the Positively Living Podcast is about navigating new ideas as a multi-passionate creative! Laura helps seasoned entrepreneurs who love what they do to create more ful

Oct 2, 2023 • 37:49

A Surprisingly Effective Alternative to Multi-tasking

A Surprisingly Effective Alternative to Multi-tasking

Multi-tasking is the idea of doing two things at once and it’s a myth because you can’t actually focus on two things at once. Now before you tell me everything you’ve done at the same time and how it’s on your resume because your boss required it, so it must be true…hear me out. This week, episode 176 of the Positively Living Podcast is about a surprisingly effective alternative to multitasking! What we consider to be multitasking is really “task switching.” And you might be brilliant at it. And

Sep 25, 2023 • 15:21

How Asana Helps You Organize Tasks and Projects with Kristen Lettini

How Asana Helps You Organize Tasks and Projects with Kristen Lettini

If you are looking for the project management software that works best for you, there will be multiple options that work well. We’ve even discussed many of them on the show. From there, you get to decide where you feel most at home and which software will fit your needs best. This week, episode 175 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how Asana helps you organize tasks and projects with guest Kristen Lettini! Kristen Lettini believes life is too short to settle for anything less than the fa

Sep 18, 2023 • 43:33

Why Multi-Passionate Creatives Need a Unique Productivity Strategy

Why Multi-Passionate Creatives Need a Unique Productivity Strategy

In a society that celebrates and elevates specialization and single-minded dedication, multi-passionate creatives can feel out of place, but in reality, they stand out. Their unique blend of talents and interests makes them some of the most creative and innovative people and potentially the busiest.Unfortunately, traditional productivity approaches tend to be singular and linear, which isn’t a good fit for us. How, then, can multi-passionates honor their passions, achieve their goals, and avoid

Sep 11, 2023 • 22:06

Building Confidence through Habits with Julie DeLucca-Collins

Building Confidence through Habits with Julie DeLucca-Collins

When trying to effect changes in our lives, we need to create new and healthy habits. But if you’ve ever tried to form a new habit, you know it isn’t easy. If we go all in with the habit, we’re less likely to maintain it. When that happens, we label it as failure, which reduces our confidence. Building habits the right way can reverse this. This week, episode 173 of the Positively Living Podcast is about building confidence through habits! Julie DeLucca-Collins is the Founder and CEO of Go Confi

Sep 4, 2023 • 40:35

Why the Simple Act of Pausing Will Make You More Productive

Why the Simple Act of Pausing Will Make You More Productive

In today's hustle-happy world, productivity too often looks like constant action, which too often results in being busy versus productive. There’s a feeling that we “can’t stop, won’t stop,” and honestly, we don’t dare stop because if we do, we’ll miss out or not make the cut. Please don’t believe it. There is a better way to do it. This week, episode 172 of the Positively Living Podcast discusses why pausing will make you more productive! Pausing for productivity means deliberately stepping awa

Aug 28, 2023 • 17:27

How to Use AI to Enhance Your Digital Connections and Content with Christine McShane

How to Use AI to Enhance Your Digital Connections and Content with Christine McShane

AI touches every part of our lives whether we recognize it or not. Regarding the content we create as business owners, some tools can help us brainstorm, optimize, and streamline. Still, we want to ensure we are actually creating those connections with our community. This week, episode 171 of the Positively Living Podcast is about using AI to enhance digital connections and content! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, Christine McShane shares how you can stand out as a leader with

Aug 21, 2023 • 41:48

What Being Productive Really Means for You

What Being Productive Really Means for You

Everyone wants to be productive. It’s important for us to achieve our goals, which is why I focus on it as a productivity strategist. But there is more to it than most resources and experts would have you believe. Join me for a conversation about productivity that will be much different and much deeper than others you’ve heard. This week, episode 170 of the Positively Living Podcast is about what being productive really means for you! Productivity is not something you strive for on principle. Yo

Aug 14, 2023 • 16:03

Advantages of Visual Thinking with Brandy Agerbeck

Advantages of Visual Thinking with Brandy Agerbeck

Visual thinking is the process of thinking through a topic or problem using visual processing. Though that sounds like it means drawing pictures, it goes far beyond that. It’s visualizing something in a limitless number of ways, which can help us solve problems in a way that isn’t typically taught or explored. This week, episode 169 of the Positively Living Podcast is about the advantages of visual thinking! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, Brandy Agerbeck shares how visual thin

Aug 7, 2023 • 46:07

Boost Productivity and Well-being with a Toxic People Detox

Boost Productivity and Well-being with a Toxic People Detox

There is one aspect of decluttering often overlooked that’s essential for our productivity and well-being. While we focus on physical clutter or managing our to-do list efficiently, which are very important, we don’t pay attention to how people in our lives may be impacting us. This week, episode 168 of the Positively Living Podcast is about boosting your productivity and well-being with a toxic people detox! In this episode, I’m sharing how to recognize toxic influences and ways to remove them

Jul 31, 2023 • 17:34

Freedom to Quit When Something No Longer Serves You with Paula Lesso

Freedom to Quit When Something No Longer Serves You with Paula Lesso

Quitting tends to be negatively associated with failure. It’s easy to think that we have failed somehow if we decide to quit. That’s not necessarily true, though. When done purposefully, quitting frees us up to have the time and space for the things that light us up. This week, episode 167 of the Positively Living Podcast is about deliberately quitting something (or someone) when it no longer serves us! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, Paula Lesso and I are sharing about how to

Jul 24, 2023 • 37:33

The Productivity Hack Myth: Why They Don’t Work and What Does

The Productivity Hack Myth: Why They Don’t Work and What Does

Have you ever tried a ‘productivity hack’ only to realize it didn’t work for you? Productivity hacks are often shared as a way to get more done in less time. But they don't actually work because they tend to assume that every single person is the same. As multi-passionates, we know for a fact that it’s true. What works for your friend may not work for you, and vice versa. This week, episode 166 of the Positively Living Podcast is about The Productivity Hack Myth: Why They Don’t Work and What Doe

Jul 17, 2023 • 22:52

Sleaze-Free Selling for Creatives with Melanie Childers

Sleaze-Free Selling for Creatives with Melanie Childers

Given what we have been taught, ‘sales’ might feel like a sleazy word but at the end of the day, without sales, you have a hobby, not a business. As business owners, we have the opportunity to show up genuinely in service and give our potential clients or customers a choice, or more importantly, agency when they interact with us. This week, episode 165 of the Positively Living Podcast is about sleaze-free selling for creatives! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Melanie C

Jul 10, 2023 • 41:57

[Strategy Call] Decluttering and Habit Management for Multi-Passionate Creatives with Katie Henson

[Strategy Call] Decluttering and Habit Management for Multi-Passionate Creatives with Katie Henson

Multi-passionates often find themselves struggling to find time for everything they love and need and today’s guest is no different. Katie Henson has a lot on her plate and wants to find ways to manage her time better and establish a morning routine but we discover she has a lot of clutter getting in her way. This week, episode 164 of the Positively Living Podcast is a strategy call where I help Katie, a multi-passionate creative and entrepreneur, with decluttering and habit management.In this e

Jul 3, 2023 • 42:43

The Big 5 Personality Traits: What They Mean for Your Productivity

The Big 5 Personality Traits: What They Mean for Your Productivity

Your personality plays a significant role in determining your productivity levels and once you understand your personality traits, you can leverage that to work smarter and achieve more. This week, episode 163 of the Positively Living Podcast is about the big 5 personality traits and what they mean for your productivity!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I share the 5 major personality traits from the Big Five Model (aka the Five Factor or the OCEAN assessment) and show you how yo

Jun 26, 2023 • 15:51

How Successful Leaders Build Strong Communities with Simon Kardynal

How Successful Leaders Build Strong Communities with Simon Kardynal

Communities are all around us, as are teams, but they aren’t always where or what we expect them to be. When you think about the groups you’re in and the way you interact and collaborate with others, you can see how you’re part of all sorts of communities. And when you’re the one bringing a community together, that makes you the leader. This week, episode 162 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how successful leaders build strong communities!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast

Jun 19, 2023 • 39:21

Why Your Neurodiversity is a Productivity Advantage

Why Your Neurodiversity is a Productivity Advantage

Neurodiversity does not need curing but rather accommodating. And when accommodated, those who are wired differently can bring tremendous skills to the table. This week, episode 161 of the Positively Living Podcast is about why your neurodiversity is a productivity advantage.In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I share statistics and specific skill sets that make neurodiverse minds especially productive and celebrate how neurodiversity is actually a competitive advantage, not a hind

Jun 12, 2023 • 15:08

Seasonal Planning for Neurodiverse Entrepreneurs with Erik Fisher

Seasonal Planning for Neurodiverse Entrepreneurs with Erik Fisher

Seasonal planning is an incredibly efficient, though potentially underutilized approach to productivity. Using the seasons within our lives to choose what’s best for us not only helps us manage our energy, it gives us built-in permission to embrace variety and keep things interesting. This week, episode 160 of the Positively Living Podcast is about seasonal planning for neurodiverse entrepreneurs!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Erik Fisher shares his productivity wisdo

Jun 5, 2023 • 40:25

Why You Must Savor and Celebrate Your Success

Why You Must Savor and Celebrate Your Success

Gratitude, something I talk often about on this podcast, is the concept of appreciating, which can look like celebration when you share it. Savoring that appreciation is the pause of being fully present in that moment to receive all of the good. This week, episode 159 of the Positively Living Podcast is about savoring and celebrating your successes!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing the concepts of what it means and why we should savor and celebrate things and walking

May 29, 2023 • 19:17

Benefits of Therapeutic Journaling for Mental Health

Benefits of Therapeutic Journaling for Mental Health

Journaling is one of the simplest yet most potent growth tools out there. You control the cost and effort but as long as you remain consistent, the benefits will come regardless of the approach. This week, episode 158 of the Positively Living Podcast is about the benefits of therapeutic journaling for mental health!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m unpacking the non-aesthetic, but real and productive sides of journaling and I’m giving you actionable steps to take right now to

May 22, 2023 • 23:19

The Impact of AI and How to Use it in Social Media Marketing with Andrea Jones

The Impact of AI and How to Use it in Social Media Marketing with Andrea Jones

Artificial Intelligence (AI) itself isn’t new; it’s built into the smart devices we use every day and helps us do things better and faster. With the rise of ChatGPT and similar chatbot platforms, it’s time to look at how it’s impacting our creation of and experience on social media. This week, episode 157 of the Positively Living Podcast is about the impact of AI and how to use it in social media marketing!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Andrea Jones shares how AI can

May 15, 2023 • 38:58

How to Reduce Mental Load as a Parent or Caregiver with Roxanne Ferber

How to Reduce Mental Load as a Parent or Caregiver with Roxanne Ferber

The mental load is the behind-the-scenes work that is necessary to manage our lives and properly care for others. Often times we hear about this in the context of moms who are typically the “default parent” but mental load can affect us all. This week, episode 156 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how to reduce mental load as a parent or caregiver.In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Roxanne Ferber—who has been a stay-at-home mom, work from home mom, and now a work

May 8, 2023 • 35:55

Music as Self-Care for Caregivers with Dawn Renee

Music as Self-Care for Caregivers with Dawn Renee

A common challenge for caregivers is the tendency to put others first and continue to neglect their own self-care even after the official caregiving is done. This week, episode 155 of the Positively Living Podcast is about music as self-care for caregivers!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Dawn Renee shares her discoveries and perspective on being a caregiver and why self-care is not only crucial, it is a birthright. Dawn also shares how we can use music as not only a se

May 1, 2023 • 39:24

How Reverse Decluttering Can Quickly Reduce Stress

How Reverse Decluttering Can Quickly Reduce Stress

You may know that you have too much in your life that you need to clear out and make space for what matters but sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start. You might not have the energy to work through a decluttering framework or even work with a coach but you know you want to do something to get started. This week, episode 154 of the Positively Living Podcast is about reverse decluttering!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing a simple technique you can use to h

Apr 24, 2023 • 16:43

Coping with Grief by Giving Back with Lindsay Taylor

Coping with Grief by Giving Back with Lindsay Taylor

Content Warning: Child LossI believe it is so important for us to normalize speaking about and embracing the many aspects of grief in our lives, which is why it is a recurring topic on this podcast. This week, episode 153 of the Positively Living Podcast is about coping with grief by giving back. In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Lindsay Taylor shares her story of how her and her family were able to heal through giving back after the loss of her child as well as advice,

Apr 17, 2023 • 38:59

3 Areas of Your Life You Need to Spring Clean

3 Areas of Your Life You Need to Spring Clean

Spring cleaning is so much more than clearing out our closets and changing our linens. It helps us prepare our space (and ourselves) as we shift into a new season of our lives. This week, episode 152 of the Positively Living Podcast is about the 3 areas of your life you need to spring clean!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing what clutter is, as defined by Peter Walsh, and giving you actionable steps to take right now to spring clean the things that are blocking you fro

Apr 10, 2023 • 19:14

Productivity Tips for Neurodiverse Brains with Jimmy Clare

Productivity Tips for Neurodiverse Brains with Jimmy Clare

We all work differently and need to choose how we approach our work to reflect that. No matter how your brain works, the best way to work it is to know it. This week, episode 151 of the Positively Living Podcast is about productivity tips for neurodiverse brains!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Jimmy Clare shares tips and ideas that he uses himself as an entrepreneur and student living with Autism. Jimmy’s perspective will inspire you to find new ways to get focused, wh

Apr 3, 2023 • 35:19

How to Delegate Effectively as an Entrepreneur with Liz August

How to Delegate Effectively as an Entrepreneur with Liz August

Strategy, simply put, is a plan of action that properly connects to our objectives and directly links to how we reach our goals the right way. Without a strategy, we do not have the clarity to make intentional and effective choices on how and what to delegate. This week, episode 150 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how to delegate effectively as an entrepreneur!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest (& biz bestie) Liz August shares why it’s important to take the time

Mar 27, 2023 • 35:49

5 Reasons You're Struggling to Grow Your Business with Angela Henderson

5 Reasons You're Struggling to Grow Your Business with Angela Henderson

If you’re struggling to grow your business, you’re not alone. Growing a business can be challenging and there are many obstacles, including your mindset, that stand in your way. Today’s guest shares an interesting and insightful approach to keep you moving forward. This week, episode 149 of the Positively Living Podcast is about 5 reasons why you’re struggling to grow your business!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Angela Henderson brings a holistic and trauma-informed p

Mar 20, 2023 • 32:41

Why High Achievers Need a Coach

Why High Achievers Need a Coach

Too often we see successful people and assume being a high-achiever came naturally to them when, in reality, they have surrounded themselves with the support needed to help them get to that point. This week, episode 148 of the Positively Living Podcast is about why high-achievers need a coach! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m busting the myth about the type of person that would benefit from hiring a coach and sharing how coaching can be one of the best ways to effectively an

Mar 13, 2023 • 12:19

The Biggest Reason Multi-Passionate Creatives Struggle to Take Action

The Biggest Reason Multi-Passionate Creatives Struggle to Take Action

As constant learners and infinite creators, we have superpowers that are essential when harnessed but can also trap us, often unwittingly, when we let them control our actions or, more accurately, our inactions. This week, episode 147 of the Positively Living Podcast is about the biggest reason multi-passionate creatives struggle to take action!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I share what holds us back from taking action, including one of the biggest reasons that trips up multi

Mar 6, 2023 • 16:51

10 Simple Self-Care Ideas [Round Up]

10 Simple Self-Care Ideas [Round Up]

As we’ve learned from past episodes, self-care ties into almost everything we talk about on the podcast including decluttering, stress management, mental health, and mindset practices. This week, episode 146 of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m featuring 10 episodes where we’ve tackled the topic of self-care from different angles.The episodes I cover today include:Ep #5: The WHOLE Self Lifestyle with Sarah Argenal where we discuss how surface-level tactics will not truly heal us so we need to d

Feb 27, 2023 • 18:18

6 Reasons Why Decluttering Is a Form of Self-care

6 Reasons Why Decluttering Is a Form of Self-care

I advocate heavily for simplifying your life because when you release what doesn’t serve you, you settle into this new mindset that opens you up to new possibilities and shifts the way you see the world and interact with it. This shift can be so freeing. This week, episode 145 of the Positively Living Podcast is about the 6 reasons why decluttering is a form of self-care!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing why you don’t need as much as you think you do and certainly don

Feb 20, 2023 • 18:35

How to Practice Self-care Using the Five Love Languages with Miriam Wexler

How to Practice Self-care Using the Five Love Languages with Miriam Wexler

Loving yourself and making time for self-care can be a challenge, but I truly believe that for any other relationship to work, we must love ourselves first. This week, episode 144 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how to practice self-care using the five love languages! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Miriam Wexler shares what the 5 love languages are and how understanding them impacts how we communicate with others and ourselves. She shares how we can flip tho

Feb 13, 2023 • 39:18

Your Inner Voice and the Tale of the Two Wolves

Your Inner Voice and the Tale of the Two Wolves

If you’ve heard the Tale of the Two Wolves before, you may have heard the ending “the wolf that wins is the one you feed,” but there’s an alternate ending that tells us why both wolves need to win and how to do it. This week, episode 143 of the Positively Living Podcast is about your inner voice and the Tale of the Two Wolves!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I read the Tale of the Two Wolves as a way to remind us that negative self-talk is something we all experience and I share

Feb 6, 2023 • 12:42

Choosing Your Creative Collaborative Platform with Emily Aborn and Alesia Galati

Choosing Your Creative Collaborative Platform with Emily Aborn and Alesia Galati

One of the many benefits of collaboration is the connection you make with amazing people that often continues beyond the work that you do together. This week, episode 142 of the Positively Living Podcast is about choosing your creative collaborative platform! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guests Alesia Galati and Emily Aborn discuss how to decide which platform is best for you, how to do it the right way, and how to show up as the best collaborator on either side of the pl

Jan 30, 2023 • 45:54

How to Know If You're a Multi-passionate Creative

How to Know If You're a Multi-passionate Creative

You’ve heard me talk often on the podcast about multi-passionates and for those of us who identify as one, it’s important we keep discussing this as it leads to self-acceptance and self-awareness and, in turn, positively impacts our lives. This week, episode 141 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how to know if you’re a multi-passionate creative!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m shedding light on the ways multi-passionates operate, including where they excel and where

Jan 23, 2023 • 12:31

How to Declutter Your Mind in One Simple Step

How to Declutter Your Mind in One Simple Step

Decluttering the mind is as important, if not more so, than cleaning out a closet because our mental and physical spaces affect and reflect each other. This week, episode 140 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how to declutter your mind in one simple step!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing how physical clutter and mental clutter differ, yet directly link together and I give you the actionable steps to take right now to declutter your mind so you can declutter yo

Jan 16, 2023 • 16:06

The Power of Being Present

The Power of Being Present

In a world filled with endless distractions, being present is something that is talked about plenty and yet, misunderstood even more. This week, episode 139 of the Positively Living Podcast is about the power of being present!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing why it’s important to practice being present in our daily lives and leaving you with 6 simple steps that you can take right now to start practicing being present. I cover the following topics:What it means and ho

Jan 9, 2023 • 14:56

Why You Need a Word of the Year

Why You Need a Word of the Year

Setting goals and addressing habits are key to achieving what you want, but how do we choose the right tasks, projects, and opportunities each day to keep us moving closer to those goals? One of the easiest and most effective ways to help with that is to have a guiding word for every choice you make. This week, episode 138 of the Positively Living Podcast is about why you need a word of the year!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing how having a word of the year can act a

Jan 2, 2023 • 15:37

How to Create a Vision Board That Works

How to Create a Vision Board That Works

Especially around this time of year, I’m sure you see plenty of references to vision boards and can assume what they are and what goes into them, but like any other habit or technique, one size does not fit all. This week, episode 137 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how to create a vision board that works for you!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing how vision boards can visually support what you want to be, do, or have in your life and how you can use them as

Dec 26, 2022 • 19:12

Reflections Instead of Resolutions

Reflections Instead of Resolutions

Around this time of year, a lot of people begin setting New Year’s resolutions. If you are happy doing so, go for it.  But if you’re like me, frustrated with their limitations and ineffectiveness, this episode is for you. Join me in exploring a better way to enact change. This week, episode 136 of the Positively Living Podcast is about practicing reflection instead of resolutions!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I share why I don’t do new year’s resolutions and give you actionab

Dec 19, 2022 • 14:37

Using Collaboration to Boost Visibility with Emily Aborn

Using Collaboration to Boost Visibility with Emily Aborn

The power of collaboration can be summed up in the quote “the whole is greater than the sum of the parts” because when you partner with others, you often end up with something better than you imagined. This week, episode 135 of the Positively Living Podcast is about using collaboration to boost visibility!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Emily Aborn shares what collaboration can do for you in terms of visibility and gives you actionable steps to take right now to collab

Dec 12, 2022 • 39:52

3 Ways to Repurpose Podcast Content with Alesia Galati

3 Ways to Repurpose Podcast Content with Alesia Galati

If you’ve listened to the podcast before, you know that I repeat myself a lot and there’s good reason for that. When we are trying to get a message out into the world, we need to say it more than once in order for it to be seen or heard, let alone for it to be absorbed and create impact. The challenge is that as creators, specifically podcasters, we need to find ways to do that without burning ourselves out in the process. This week, episode 134 of the Positively Living Podcast is about 3 ways t

Dec 5, 2022 • 44:44

How Overplanning Actually Hinders You From Doing More

How Overplanning Actually Hinders You From Doing More

As a productivity coach and self-proclaimed planner, it might sound odd for me to suggest that you plan less, but if you have been overwhelmed, especially around the end of the year with everyone planning for the year ahead, I have a refreshing and encouraging approach to help you plan less and still reach your goals. This week, episode 133 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how overplanning actually hinders you from doing more!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing

Nov 28, 2022 • 10:30

4 Ways You Are Already Practicing Gratitude

4 Ways You Are Already Practicing Gratitude

I see the frustration from so many people when it comes to the idea of practicing gratitude. They feel like it’s one more thing to add to their to-do list. But what if I told you that you’re already doing it and it’s a matter of discovering your practice instead of adding it? This week, in episode 132 of the Positively Living Podcast, I'm sharing four ways you are already practicing gratitude!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing why a gratitude practice matters and how e

Nov 21, 2022 • 13:18

Manage Stress through Rest and Play with Gary Ware

Manage Stress through Rest and Play with Gary Ware

When your schedule is jam packed, it can be difficult to carve out time for self-care and rest, but it’s those very things that seem optional that we need the most. This week, episode 131 of the Positively Living Podcast is about managing stress through rest and play!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Gary Ware shares the science and stories that support why you need to welcome rest and play into your life and he gives you actionable steps to incorporate rest and play so

Nov 14, 2022 • 45:32

Simple Ways to Make Food Work for You with Wendy Hill

Simple Ways to Make Food Work for You with Wendy Hill

Has your relationship with food been like mine? Varying degrees of complicated? There is a constant contradictory noise around food and nutrition making it difficult to know what to do, what to eat, what’s ok and who to believe. This week, episode 130 of the Positively Living Podcast is about simple ways to make food work for you!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Wendy Hill brings her perspective as both an experienced nutritionist and a total foodie on how we can heal o

Nov 7, 2022 • 39:26

The Gift of Being Underestimated with Diane Diaz

The Gift of Being Underestimated with Diane Diaz

Being underestimated happens to us all. It can feel insulting and mess with our confidence, but it can also be beneficial when we use it to our advantage. This week, episode 129 of the Positively Living Podcast is about the gift of being underestimated!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Diane Diaz shares what it means when others underestimate you and how you can reframe your perception of it and use the space it gives you to create and grow. Diane and I cover the followi

Oct 31, 2022 • 36:58

How Our Current Brand Culture Leads to Burnout with Rachael Kay Albers

How Our Current Brand Culture Leads to Burnout with Rachael Kay Albers

In previous episodes, we’ve discussed marketing and branding authentically and ethically with the perspective of giving our clients agency to make the best choices for themselves. Today we’re spinning that around to look at how marketing affects our lives as entrepreneurs and as society as a whole. This week, episode 128 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how our current brand culture leads to burnout!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Rachael Kay Albers shares her

Oct 24, 2022 • 40:09

Accessible and Inclusive Marketing with Meg Brunson

Accessible and Inclusive Marketing with Meg Brunson

The way we communicate in business can either isolate or include. Unfortunately, much of what has been shared has divided and harmed historically marginalized groups but when we become aware and know better, we can do better!  This week, episode 127 of the Positively Living Podcast is about accessible and inclusive marketing!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Meg Brunson helps us become aware of where we might be blocking certain groups of individuals from accessing our c

Oct 17, 2022 • 36:35

Permission to Follow Your Own Path with Stephanie Haynes

Permission to Follow Your Own Path with Stephanie Haynes

As a questioner, I truly believe we need to keep asking questions to ensure our traditions don’t trap us in principle and hold us back from a path better suited for us. This week, episode 126 of the Positively Living Podcast is about permission to follow your own path!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Stephanie Haynes shares the importance of questioning the reason behind the expectations set on us (by society, family, and self) and she gives you actionable steps to take

Oct 10, 2022 • 38:14

[Strategy Call] Follow Up to School Style Time Blocking with Lauren Yee

[Strategy Call] Follow Up to School Style Time Blocking with Lauren Yee

In last week’s strategy call, I worked with Lauren Yee to time block in a way that was sustainable for her and encouraged her to track and document her experiment to hone in on the best strategy to be her most productive self. This week, episode 125 of the Positively Living Podcast is a strategy call update where we follow up on school style time blocking!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, Lauren Yee shares how through this experiment, she was able to make space to explore her int

Oct 3, 2022 • 42:22

[Strategy Call] Using School Themes to Time Block with Lauren Yee

[Strategy Call] Using School Themes to Time Block with Lauren Yee

As a questioner, my client Lauren Yee needs to make time blocking work for her in a way that makes sense while incorporating her fun and vibrant personality and we found a way to do just that in this strategy session. This week, episode 124 of the Positively Living Podcast is about using school themes to time block!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I coach Lauren on taking this concept of time blocking and structuring it in a way that not only works for her but locking it in so t

Sep 26, 2022 • 48:34

Serial Entrepreneur Superpowers with Nicole Schmied

Serial Entrepreneur Superpowers with Nicole Schmied

I’m a multi-passionate entrepreneur who loves being one and loves coaching them, but I will admit it can be a double-edged sword. You have #alltheideas and all the drive to do them, but you feel like there isn’t enough time in the day to do what you want to do and that can be a struggle. This week, episode 123 of the Positively Living Podcast is about serial entrepreneur superpowers!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Nicole Schmied encourages you to embrace your multi-pas

Sep 19, 2022 • 37:39

Benefits of Being a Jack of All Trades with Mike Montague

Benefits of Being a Jack of All Trades with Mike Montague

The original saying, “jack of all trades” was deemed a compliment for a person with good broad knowledge and the ability to master the integration of disciplines. I love this description because it’s so positive and how I support my clients, but it hasn’t always been seen that way. This week, episode 122 of the Positively Living Podcast is about the benefits of being a jack of all trades!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Mike Montague debunks the negative stigma around t

Sep 12, 2022 • 40:43

How Your Personal and Business Brands Connect with Karley Cunningham

How Your Personal and Business Brands Connect with Karley Cunningham

If you’re anything like my clients and me, you’ve thought about your brand before, but have you thought about how your personal brand and your business brand connect to one another? This week, episode 121 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how your personal and business brands connect!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Karley Cunningham shares the benefits and pitfalls of feeling like your business is an extension of yourself as a solopreneur and she provides actio

Sep 5, 2022 • 35:21

How to Organize Notes and Ideas [Ask Lisa]

How to Organize Notes and Ideas [Ask Lisa]

I’m a questioner by nature, which is ideal for coaching, but I also love answering questions too. In today’s episode, I am answering a listener's question asking for suggestions for those who constantly write down notes and have trouble accessing that information later. This week, episode 120 of the Positively Living Podcast is about organizing notes and ideas for an effective information management system.In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of finding a

Aug 29, 2022 • 12:46

How Productivity is Impacted by Seasonal Energy

How Productivity is Impacted by Seasonal Energy

There’s a graphic I have been using on social media for years that says “live fully in the season you’re in” and it makes me think of how important it is to embrace where we are in our lives and who we are as people. This week, episode 119 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how productivity is impacted by seasonal energy!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of using self-awareness as your #1 productivity tool and actionable steps you can take right

Aug 22, 2022 • 12:32

7 Ways We Sabotage Our Happiness and Productivity

7 Ways We Sabotage Our Happiness and Productivity

Since I founded Positively Productive Systems in 2016, I’ve seen my fair share of physical clutter and loved every minute of helping clients clear it and start fresh. But what I've been most fascinated with is helping clients declutter their minds and hearts because inside is where it all starts. This week, episode 118 of the Positively Living Podcast is about 7 ways we sabotage our happiness and productivity!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of noticin

Aug 15, 2022 • 10:41

How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty or Rude

How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty or Rude

There are so many well-intentioned people sharing the mantra, ‘no is a complete sentence’ and while that is technically true and reminds you that you do not need to justify saying no, it doesn’t take into consideration the heart of the matter…YOUR heart in the matter. This week, episode 117 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how to say no without feeling guilty or rude!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of saying no to some things so that you are

Aug 8, 2022 • 11:27

The Most Important Boundary for People Pleasers

The Most Important Boundary for People Pleasers

Issues with boundaries happen often when it comes to self-care.  While we’ve mentioned boundaries in many different conversations, this week we give this topic the spotlight it deserves in episode 116 of the Positively Living Podcast, which is about the most important boundary for people pleasers!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of getting clear on your boundaries and I give you actionable steps you can take right now to set those internal boundaries a

Aug 1, 2022 • 15:09

Struggling to Prioritize When Everything Feels Urgent

Struggling to Prioritize When Everything Feels Urgent

Have you ever felt like everything in your life is urgent? Do you feel like the majority of your energy goes to putting out fires everywhere? Does life feel more reactive than proactive? That’s one of the most common reasons my clients come to work with me and if you feel this way, know that you are not alone. This week, episode 115 of the Positively Living Podcast is about struggling to prioritize when everything feels urgent! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing the im

Jul 25, 2022 • 13:50

Harmful Mindset Approaches with Valerie Friedlander

Harmful Mindset Approaches with Valerie Friedlander

Too often we take ideas offered at face value, especially when it comes from influencers sharing their version of wisdom and success, but it’s important for you to question if these common approaches are truly helpful or actually harmful. This week, episode 114 of the Positively Living Podcast is about harmful mindset approaches!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Valerie Friedlander shares the importance of taking a pause so that you can increase awareness, set conscious

Jul 18, 2022 • 47:06

The Helpful and Harmful Sides of Comparison

The Helpful and Harmful Sides of Comparison

The topic of comparison is one that is seen and discussed everywhere–we’ve discussed it on the podcast in a variety of conversations–but we haven’t discussed it directly and it’s time. I see too many clients and friends suffering because of it and allowing it in where it doesn’t belong. This week, episode 113 of the Positively Living Podcast is about the helpful and harmful sides of comparison! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of understanding both sid

Jul 11, 2022 • 12:23

[Strategy Call] Managing Stress and Making the Most of Moving with Reena Friedman Watts

[Strategy Call] Managing Stress and Making the Most of Moving with Reena Friedman Watts

A big move is stressful, but it is also an ideal time to let go of what’s not serving you and welcome new opportunities into your life. This week, episode 112 of the Positively Living Podcast is a coaching session with Reena Friedman Watts who is making the most of moving!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I coach Reena through the effects of stress and how to manage it. I also share actionable steps you can take right now to declutter your life and make space for what matters. Re

Jul 4, 2022 • 41:28

How to Create an Effective and Fun Client Journey with Devin Lee

How to Create an Effective and Fun Client Journey with Devin Lee

The most effective marketing comes from putting yourself in your potential client’s shoes and speaking directly to their needs, but once they express interest in becoming a client, what happens then? How do you deliver the products and services they need while maximizing their overall experience? This week, episode 111 of The Positively Living Podcast is about how to create an effective and fun client journey!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Devin Lee shares the importa

Jun 27, 2022 • 38:43

Why You're Struggling to Hire a VA with Liz August

Why You're Struggling to Hire a VA with Liz August

When you know it’s time to outsource, it can be challenging to seek the help you need to really grow your business. This week, episode 110 of the Positively Living Podcast is about why you’re struggling to hire a virtual assistant! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Liz August shares the importance of leveraging the skills of a VA to free up your time and money that can otherwise be spent on revenue-generating tasks and the things you truly enjoy. We also discuss some act

Jun 20, 2022 • 37:54

Strategic Journaling for Business Growth with Lisa Latimer

Strategic Journaling for Business Growth with Lisa Latimer

Growing within your business truly comes down to your mindset. You need to get curious and get clear on what you’re doing and WHY you’re doing it and journaling creates the safe and sacred space to answer these questions for yourself. This week, episode 109 of the Positively Living Podcast is about strategic journaling for business growth!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Lisa Latimer shares the importance of increasing your self-awareness so you can stop unintentional s

Jun 13, 2022 • 28:48

Mindfulness Practices to Help You Focus with Lindsay Coward

Mindfulness Practices to Help You Focus with Lindsay Coward

You may have heard the word “mindfulness” in the context of meditation but it is truly a tool all its own that can help you declutter the mind, allowing you the time and calm you need to focus and be fully present. This week, episode 108 of the Positively Living Podcast is about mindfulness practices to help you focus! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Lindsay Coward shares the importance of using mindfulness as a daily practice to be more present and aware in our lives

Jun 6, 2022 • 31:44

Five Ways to Make Procrastination Work for You

Five Ways to Make Procrastination Work for You

Procrastination has become a villain in the productivity world because, in the extreme, it can get you in loads of trouble. But in moderation, it may actually work to your benefit. This week, episode 107 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how you can make procrastination work for you!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing what procrastination means for you and actionable steps you can take right now to make procrastination work in your favor. I cover the following t

May 30, 2022 • 11:09

Choose What Energizes You Through Mindfulness with Sarah Steckler

Choose What Energizes You Through Mindfulness with Sarah Steckler

Energy management is the unsung hero when we’re searching for better “time management” because when we have the same amount of time, we need to pay attention to what we do in that time and our energy is directly linked to that. This week, episode 106 of the Positively Living Podcast is about choosing what energizes you through mindfulness. In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Sarah Steckler shares the power our thoughts have and she provides actionable steps you can take ri

May 23, 2022 • 39:37

Setting Boundaries for Sustainable Self-Care with Justine Sones

Setting Boundaries for Sustainable Self-Care with Justine Sones

Our self-care can gradually decline and lead us to burnout before we even realize it. Thankfully, by understanding how the nature of self-care, our feelings, and the stress cycle are all connected, we can put boundaries in place to protect ourselves from reaching that point again. This week, episode 105 of the Positively Living Podcast is about setting boundaries for sustainable self-care!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Justine Sones shares the importance of pinpointin

May 16, 2022 • 38:56

Easy and Effective Self-Care Practices with Daniela Wolfe

Easy and Effective Self-Care Practices with Daniela Wolfe

Self-care has become an overused buzzword that people relate to these big things like spa days or bubble baths, but what it comes down to is the little things you do consistently throughout your day to recharge and reenergize yourself. This week, episode 104 of the Positively Living Podcast is about easy and effective self-care practices!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest, Daniela Wolfe shares the importance of practicing self-care as a long-term and gradual practice to m

May 9, 2022 • 31:57

Biohacking Brain Fog for Productivity with Tanessa Shears

Biohacking Brain Fog for Productivity with Tanessa Shears

I’ll be honest, if you Google biohacking you might get a little scared but what it really comes down to is adjusting your internal environment so that you can have more longevity, better brain function, and feel better overall. This week, episode 103 of the Positively Living Podcast is about biohacking brain fog for productivity!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Tanessa Shears shares the importance of getting to the root problems of your brain fog and provides actionable

May 2, 2022 • 49:04

What is Human Design with Carolina Wikstrom

What is Human Design with Carolina Wikstrom

Human Design is how our own unique energy moves within us and a guide for how we use that energy to interact with the world around us. This week, episode 102 of the Positively Living Podcast is about Human Design!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Carolina Wikstrom shares the importance of setting aside our preconceived notions and staying open in our quest for self-awareness. She also shares actionable steps you can take right now to understand your Human Design so you c

Apr 25, 2022 • 29:01

Being Versus Doing with Manpreet Bawa

Being Versus Doing with Manpreet Bawa

Without doing the inner self-work that is required for genuine happiness, the external causes of happiness will not matter and will not last. This week, episode 101 of the Positively Living Podcast is about being vs. doing! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Manpreet Bawa shares the importance of questioning everything in order to change your outlook on life and the actionable steps you can take right now to find harmony between being and doing. Manpreet and I cover the f

Apr 18, 2022 • 48:45

Your Mental Health is More Important than Productivity

Your Mental Health is More Important than Productivity

There is nothing more important than your mental health; not your projects, your career, your relationships, nothing. This week, on a special bonus episode of the Positively Living Podcast we’re talking about your mental health being more important than your productivity!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Alesia Galati and I share the trends we are seeing with clients being urged towards burnout, despite accepting the “freedom from the hustle” mindset, and reminding you t

Apr 15, 2022 • 48:33

100 Episodes of Positively Living

100 Episodes of Positively Living

I can hardly believe it, we’ve officially made it to 100 episodes of the podcast! Throughout the past 100 episodes, I’ve had the opportunity to interview some truly amazing and remarkable guests. In this episode, we’ve switched it up with a special guest interviewer–my biz bestie–who’s interviewing me! Join us for Episode 100 of the Positively Living Podcast as we celebrate 100 episodes of Positively Living!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, Liz August and I share how I am working

Apr 11, 2022 • 33:17

Emotions, Intuition, and Authenticity with Kristen Kubik

Emotions, Intuition, and Authenticity with Kristen Kubik

Being aware of our emotions is important, but how we process our emotions is what is going to take us to a new level of healthy emotional regulation and bring us closer to true authenticity. That’s why episode 99 of the Positively Living Podcast is about emotions, intuition, and authenticity!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Kristen Kubik shares the importance of creating space for yourself to process emotions in a society that doesn’t always support that and she provide

Apr 4, 2022 • 36:33

The 3 Numbers You Need to Know for Your Business to Thrive with Danielle Hayden

The 3 Numbers You Need to Know for Your Business to Thrive with Danielle Hayden

Are you afraid to face your business finances? Do you often say you “aren’t a numbers person”? It’s time to let go of that assumption and gain some simple numbers knowledge. That’s why episode 98 of the Positively Living Podcast is about the 3 numbers you need to know for your business to thrive!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast my guest Danielle Hayden shares how you can shift your money mindset and expand your financial literacy to break free of the fear and shame we hold around

Mar 28, 2022 • 42:19

Trello for Business Productivity with Taylor Mobley

Trello for Business Productivity with Taylor Mobley

While it’s not realistic to have one platform that does it all, many of them can make a big difference if used in a way that aligns with your needs and how you work best. That’s why episode 97 of the Positively Living Podcast is about Trello for business productivity! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Taylor Mobley shares the importance of understanding your process in order to find a platform that works for you and provides actionable steps you can take right now to use

Mar 21, 2022 • 36:12

Comparing Mailerlite and MailChimp with Monica Pitts

Comparing Mailerlite and MailChimp with Monica Pitts

When it comes to email marketing platforms, there are so many to choose from and finding the right one for you can be challenging. That’s why episode 96 of the Positively Living Podcast is comparing Mailerlite and MailChimp!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Monica Pitts shares the importance of using email marketing to both reach your audience and streamline automation within your business and she provides actionable steps you can take right now to figure out which email

Mar 14, 2022 • 50:25

Save Time and Money by Streamlining Your Workflow with Melissa Morris

Save Time and Money by Streamlining Your Workflow with Melissa Morris

Whether you’ve just started your business and feel overwhelmed or you’re growing to a point where you need support in order to keep up, having a  streamlined and efficient workflow can make all the difference. That’s why episode 95 of the Positively Living Podcast is about saving time and money by streamlining your workflow!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Melissa Morris shares the importance of automating systems in your business to support both you and your client and

Mar 7, 2022 • 46:32

Tips to Avoid Burnout Based on Enneagram Type with Sarah Lynn

Tips to Avoid Burnout Based on Enneagram Type with Sarah Lynn

Knowing your Enneagram type can be a great way to understand yourself better, navigate stress, and ultimately avoid burnout in the process. That’s why episode 94 of the Positively Living Podcast is about tips to avoid burnout based on your Enneagram type!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Sarah Lynn shares the benefits of understanding your enneagram type and actionable steps you can take right now to make your life easier by creating strategies that align with your perso

Feb 28, 2022 • 47:48

5 Steps to a Consistent Self-Care Plan

5 Steps to a Consistent Self-Care Plan

Too often I see my clients treat self-care as optional when it is so necessary. When you consistently skip your own care you may realize too late that you have nothing left to give. That’s why episode 93 of the Positively Living Podcast is about 5 steps to a consistent self-care plan! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of using self-care to recharge, nourish, and energize yourself while also protecting your limits and I give you 5 simple, actionable step

Feb 21, 2022 • 16:49

5 Ways to Take Back Your Self Worth with Jomana Elaridi

5 Ways to Take Back Your Self Worth with Jomana Elaridi

In a society that reminds us to be humble, doesn’t take kindly to people being confident, and is quick to identify flaws, our self-worth is too easily lost and it can feel like a struggle to get that back. That’s why episode 92 of The Positively Living Podcast is covering 5 ways to take back your self-worth!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Jomana Elaridi shares the importance of letting go of this false sense of self that comes with perfectionism and people-pleasing and

Feb 14, 2022 • 38:57

Self-Discipline is Self-Care with Amanda Chils

Self-Discipline is Self-Care with Amanda Chils

Self-discipline is not only a skill you can acquire, it is a skill that is necessary to open yourself up to self-care. That’s why episode 91 of The Positively Living Podcast is about how self-discipline IS self-care!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Amanda Chils shares the importance of understanding how self-discipline, self-respect, and self-care are all connected and she shares actionable steps you can take right now to master self-discipline to take your life back in

Feb 7, 2022 • 44:37

4 Ways Systems Can Support Self-Care with La'Vista Jones

4 Ways Systems Can Support Self-Care with La'Vista Jones

As a former caregiver myself, I know what it’s like to lose yourself to burnout and wonder how you can come back from that and where you could possibly fit in any self-care. That’s why episode 90 of the Positively Living Podcast is about 4 ways systems can support self-care!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest La'Vista Jones shares the importance of recognizing that self-care is not an option, but a must, and she provides actionable steps you can take right now to use syste

Jan 31, 2022 • 37:14

How to Organize Your Business in Airtable with Melissa Guller

How to Organize Your Business in Airtable with Melissa Guller

There is no such thing as one perfect tool that works for everyone but this is a great thing because no matter how you learn and operate, there is a tool out there fit for you! Airtable could be that tool for you. That’s why episode 89 of The Positively Living Podcast is about how to organize your business in Airtable!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Melissa Guller shares the importance of understanding what it is you’re trying to accomplish in order to find a system th

Jan 24, 2022 • 48:11

Play to Your Strengths with Julia de'Caneva

Play to Your Strengths with Julia de'Caneva

From an early age, we are taught to work on the things we don’t excel in and to improve on our weaknesses rather than focusing and leaning into our strengths, which has so many benefits. It’s time to change our approach. That’s why episode 88 of The Positively Living Podcast is about playing to your strengths!In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, my guest Julia de'Caneva shares the importance of leaning into your strengths and provides actionable steps you can take right now to notic

Jan 17, 2022 • 37:31

Stress Free Content Creation with Emily Aborn

Stress Free Content Creation with Emily Aborn

You’ve probably heard the phrase “content is king,” but as an entrepreneur, you may also find it frustrating and overwhelming. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be! That’s why episode 87 of The Positively Living Podcast is about stress-free content creation!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Emily Aborn shares the importance of using a content creation system that works for you and provides actionable steps you can take right now to create that simple, effective system

Jan 10, 2022 • 43:32

3 Simple Systems to Organize Your Life + Business

3 Simple Systems to Organize Your Life + Business

Systems are game-changers for our lives, especially when we’re juggling multiple things, like business and family. They streamline what we do, which is the foundation for efficiency, and the best part is they don’t have to be complicated to be effective. That’s why episode 86 of The Positively Living Podcast is about 3 simple systems to organize your life and business!In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of living proactively versus reactively and I provid

Jan 3, 2022 • 16:11

Building a Profitable Purpose-driven Brand with Ashlee Sang

Building a Profitable Purpose-driven Brand with Ashlee Sang

As a purpose-driven business, aligning your messaging with your values and sharing what you stand for is integral to being profitable and standing out amongst the rest. That’s why episode 85 of The Positively Living Podcast is about building a profitable, purpose-driven brand! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, my guest Ashlee Sang shares the importance of knowing your purpose and values and provides actionable steps you can take right now to align your business with that purpose

Dec 27, 2021 • 30:52

How to Tap Into Your Inner Wisdom with Kavita Melwani

How to Tap Into Your Inner Wisdom with Kavita Melwani

When we tap into the wisdom we hold within ourselves, we are one step closer to living an authentic and satisfying life. That’s why episode 84 of The Positively Living Podcast is about how to tap into your inner wisdom! In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Kavita Melwani shares the importance of calming your nervous system and provides actionable steps you can take right now to tap into your inner wisdom to hear and acknowledge the messages meant for you.Kavita and I cover

Dec 20, 2021 • 38:56

[Strategy Call] Juggling All the Things with Amanda Acker

[Strategy Call] Juggling All the Things with Amanda Acker

It isn’t time we manage, but rather what we do with it. So “time management” can be better described as energy management, priority management, and self-management.  This is most critical when we’re balancing business and family. We tackle this challenge on episode 83 of The Positively Living Podcast in a strategy session with Amanda Acker, who is struggling to juggle so many demands!In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of applying energy, priority, and se

Dec 13, 2021 • 36:07

The Planning Mindset You Need to Create Your Best Year with Angela Henderson

The Planning Mindset You Need to Create Your Best Year with Angela Henderson

As an entrepreneur, your mindset is equally as important as your strategy. You can defer the foundational work for a bit but eventually, it will catch up to you. That’s why episode 82 is about the planning mindset you need to create your best year! In this episode, my guest Angela Henderson shares the importance of understanding what is keeping you from achieving your goals and provides actionable steps you can take right now to do the foundational work to conquer your mindset and crush your goa

Dec 6, 2021 • 41:00

Boost Caregiver Resilience through Creativity with Kate Chapman

Boost Caregiver Resilience through Creativity with Kate Chapman

As a caregiver, there is so much that is demanded of you on a daily basis so it is more important than ever to build resilience. That’s why episode 81 of The Positively Living Podcast is about boosting caregiver resilience through setting boundaries and using creativity! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, my guest Kate Chapman shares the importance of bringing joy into difficult moments and actionable steps you can take right now to find a creative outlet or create your sanctuary,

Nov 29, 2021 • 36:15

Navigating Grief through Humor with Katie Rössler

Navigating Grief through Humor with Katie Rössler

We all grieve differently and it is important for you to decide how to grieve in the best way for you, even if others don’t support or understand it. That’s why episode 80 of The Positively Living Podcast is about navigating grief through humor! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, my guest Katie Rössler shares the importance of understanding how all life experiences feed into the bigger picture and gives actionable steps you can take right now to experience grief to the fullest in

Nov 22, 2021 • 38:17

How Your Body Responds to Stress with Christa Bevan

How Your Body Responds to Stress with Christa Bevan

Physical stress remains in our body far beyond the events or “stressors” that put it there. This stress needs to be removed and luckily, there are simple ways to declutter your body of this stress. That’s why episode 79 of The Positively Living Podcast is about how your body responds to stress! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, my guest Christa Bevan shares the importance of decluttering the physical stress your body is holding onto and actionable steps you can take right now to

Nov 15, 2021 • 46:41

Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Boost Confidence with Lucy Liu

Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Boost Confidence with Lucy Liu

Lack of confidence led by our own limiting beliefs is something the majority of us share and it keeps us playing small in our own lives. That’s why episode 78 of The Positively Living Podcast is about overcoming limiting beliefs and boosting your confidence! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, my guest Lucy Liu shares the importance of acknowledging where your limiting beliefs come from in order to overcome them and actionable steps you can take right now to drop those limiting bel

Nov 8, 2021 • 31:54

Unlock Your Past to Transform Your Future with Heather Murphy

Unlock Your Past to Transform Your Future with Heather Murphy

We are often consumed with the uncertainty of the future, but by becoming more self-aware, we are able to pave the path to a chosen future for ourselves. That’s why episode 77 of The Positively Living Podcast is about unlocking your past to transform your future! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, my guest Heather Murphy shares the importance of using your ancestry to become self-aware and actionable steps you can take right now to use this knowledge to inform your present choices

Nov 1, 2021 • 34:10

How to Pitch Yourself Like a Pro with Angie Trueblood

How to Pitch Yourself Like a Pro with Angie Trueblood

Whether you’re a business owner or you have a personal mission that needs to be shared with the world, one of the best ways to increase your visibility is through guest appearances and podcast guesting is one of the simplest and most effective. That’s why episode 76 of The Positively Living Podcast is about pitching yourself like a pro! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, my guest Angie Trueblood shares the importance of guesting on other people’s podcasts to boost your visibility

Oct 25, 2021 • 42:16

Speaking Your Mind and Mission with Carol Cox

Speaking Your Mind and Mission with Carol Cox

Speaking up can be challenging, especially for women. It is my goal to encourage you to find the best way to share your views and to be a thought leader. That’s why episode 75 of The Positively Living Podcast with Carol Cox is about speaking your mind and mission! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Carol Cox and I are sharing the importance of speaking your mind and mission and actionable steps you can take right now to feel more comfortable and confident in your message. Carol sh

Oct 18, 2021 • 34:42

Living a Multi-Passionate Life with Lauren Yee

Living a Multi-Passionate Life with Lauren Yee

Multi-passionate people have been conditioned to bottleneck their focus and interests and often feel forced to choose ONE path. I would like to reimagine the possibility of “having it all” by accepting and embracing all of the things we love and doing them in a way that fits our life and energy. That’s why episode 74 of The Positively Living Podcast is about living a multi-passionate life! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, my guest Lauren Yee shares the importance of accepting an

Oct 11, 2021 • 49:03

[Strategy Call] Regain Momentum and Stay Productive with Stacy Kessler

[Strategy Call] Regain Momentum and Stay Productive with Stacy Kessler

One of the reasons most entrepreneurs start a business is to have the freedom to live life, take off when they want, and have the business support them in doing so. We need to encourage work-life harmony to regain momentum, remain flexible, and stay productive. That’s why episode 73 of The Positively Living Podcast (part of the Strategy Session Series) is about regaining momentum and staying productive! In this strategy call episode of The Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing with my guest Sta

Oct 4, 2021 • 34:32

Align Your Message to Your Ideal Client with Alishbah Lakhani

Align Your Message to Your Ideal Client with Alishbah Lakhani

It is so important to get clear on who you’re talking to, what you're saying and why before you even start marketing to your ideal client. That’s why episode 72 of The Positively Living Podcast is about aligning your message to your ideal client! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Alishbah Lakhani shares the importance of breaking down and truly understanding why you are in business and actionable steps you can take right now to reframe the messaging in your marketing to align wit

Sep 27, 2021 • 33:42

Choosing the Right Social Media Platform with Mariana Padilla

Choosing the Right Social Media Platform with Mariana Padilla

There are countless social media platforms to choose from and it’s impossible to show up 100% on all of them in a way that works for your business. That’s why episode 71 of The Positively Living Podcast is about choosing the right social media platform! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, my guest Mariana Padilla shares the importance of knowing the strategies you can leverage behind each social media platform and actionable steps you can take right now to meet your customers where

Sep 20, 2021 • 37:53

Is ClickUp Right for Me with Layla Pomper

Is ClickUp Right for Me with Layla Pomper

Project management platforms are as varied as the users and processes behind them and definitely not a one-size-fits-all. That’s why episode 70 of The Positively Living Podcast is the first in a series of episodes helping you choose the best one for you. Today we ask if ClickUp is right for you!In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, my guest Layla Pomper is sharing the importance of first understanding how your brain works best and the actionable steps you can take right now to set up

Sep 13, 2021 • 40:56

Tackle Your ToDo List in Four Simple Steps

Tackle Your ToDo List in Four Simple Steps

Although we cannot control what life throws at us, we can learn the best ways to manage it with the right tools. That’s why episode 69 of The Positively Living Podcast is about tackling your to-do list! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of managing your life by using to-do lists in a productive and healthy way and actionable steps you can take right now to become more efficient so you can live more and achieve more.I cover the following topics:How a to-

Sep 6, 2021 • 14:38

Mental Health for Men with Tim Beisiegel

Mental Health for Men with Tim Beisiegel

Acknowledging trauma and seeking help is not a weakness, but rather the most courageous thing that you can do for yourself. That’s why episode 68 of The Positively Living Podcast is about mental health for men! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, my guest Tim Beisiegel shares the importance of normalizing mental health, specifically for men, and offers actionable steps you can take right now to acknowledge your trauma and open yourself up to seeking help. Tim and I cover the follow

Aug 30, 2021 • 45:35

Prioritizing Sleep for Health and Productivity with Mollie McGlocklin

Prioritizing Sleep for Health and Productivity with Mollie McGlocklin

When we are under stress or constant overwhelm, sleep is often the first thing we forfeit in order to tackle our growing to-do lists. Unfortunately, giving up this adequate sleep can lead to an even longer list of health concerns.In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, my guest Mollie McGlocklin shares the benefits that sleep has on our bodies, minds, and overall health and actionable steps you can take right now to train yourself to work with your circadian rhythm so you can fall asle

Aug 23, 2021 • 48:15

How to Trust Your Gut to Make the Right Choice with Gwen Austin

How to Trust Your Gut to Make the Right Choice with Gwen Austin

Text your thoughts and questions!Following your gut can help you identify what is right for you so you can start letting go of self-doubt and find a life that will flow in our favor. That’s why episode 66 of The Positively Living Podcast is about how to trust your gut and make the right choice! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, my guest Gwen Austin shares the importance of following the path that feels authentic to you, no matter how scary it may feel. You’ll receive actionable s

Aug 16, 2021 • 36:12

Ethical Copy that Converts with Mia Francis-Poulin

Ethical Copy that Converts with Mia Francis-Poulin

Text your thoughts and questions!In marketing, we still see people using misleading sales copy for self benefit and profit without regard for the consumer.  That’s why episode 65 of The Positively Living Podcast is about reversing the strategies we have been taught to use and replacing them with ethical copy that converts! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, my guest Mia Francis- Poulin shares the importance of taking responsibility of marketing with integrity and actionable steps

Aug 9, 2021 • 33:17

Three Signs Your Biz Needs Rebranding with Maria Platusic

Three Signs Your Biz Needs Rebranding with Maria Platusic

Text your thoughts and questions!Branding, which is the visual side of your business, is only one small part of what you need to properly market it. That’s why episode 64 of The Positively Living Podcast is about the three signs that your business needs a rebrand! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Maria Platusic and I are sharing the importance of having a brand strategy and actionable steps you can take right now to know if a rebrand is right for you. If you’re ready to reduce s

Aug 2, 2021 • 36:13

Letting Go of the Weight of Grief with Sherry Trentini

Letting Go of the Weight of Grief with Sherry Trentini

Text your thoughts and questions!Listener Advisory: In this episode we talk about some triggering subjects, including loss of a loved one, suicide, and grief through that process. We love to open up the conversation for these topics but understand this may not be for everyone. Episode 63 of The Positively Living Podcast is about decluttering mentally and physically through grief. In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, I’m talking with Sherry Trentini, sharing the importance of letting

Jul 26, 2021 • 36:17

The Benefits of a Business Sabbatical with Katrina McGhee

The Benefits of a Business Sabbatical with Katrina McGhee

Text your thoughts and questions!Our society's focus on not quitting has kept us from discerning what is actually meant for us and what is in alignment with our goals. That’s why episode 62 of The Positively Living Podcast is about the benefits of a business sabbatical! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Katrina McGhee shares the importance of recognizing when it is time to take a break and actionable steps you can take right now to step away and get the things you truly need out

Jul 19, 2021 • 39:20

Freedom from the Hustle

Freedom from the Hustle

Text your thoughts and questions!We are often so focused on working hard and doing more that we find ourselves run down and burnt out. That’s why episode 61 of The Positively Living Podcast is about finding freedom from the hustle mentality! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of letting go of the demands of hustle culture and I provide actionable steps you can take right now to change your approach to productivity. If you’re ready to reduce stress and ov

Jul 12, 2021 • 14:07

Social Media Detox with Deanna Seymour

Social Media Detox with Deanna Seymour

Text your thoughts and questions!Social media is a proven productivity buster and can easily become too overwhelming, too distracting, and overall too much to handle. That’s why episode 60 of The Positively Living Podcast is about taking a social media detox! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Deanna Seymour shares the importance of releasing the “shoulds” of social media and actionable steps you can take right now to be intentional in the ways you use social media in a way that w

Jul 5, 2021 • 33:17

Scaling Your Biz Efficiently and Effectively with Casey Gromer

Scaling Your Biz Efficiently and Effectively with Casey Gromer

Text your thoughts and questions!As a multi-passionate, creative entrepreneur, it’s easy to get wrapped up in all the details and ideas, it can become increasingly difficult to prioritize them all. That’s why episode 59 of the Positively Living Podcast is about scaling your biz efficiently and effectively! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Casey Gromer shares the importance of building and following your business blueprint and actionable steps you can take right now to scale your

Jun 28, 2021 • 46:11

[Strategy Call] Increase Productivity Based on Personality with Venese Lau

[Strategy Call] Increase Productivity Based on Personality with Venese Lau

Text your thoughts and questions!Personality tests allow us to see a snapshot of our personality at any given time and may be the key to unlocking a more productive life. That’s why episode 58 of The Positively Living Podcast is about increasing your productivity based on your personality! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Venese Lau joins me for a Productivity Boost session.  In our session, I show the importance of understanding your personality type and how you can use this in

Jun 21, 2021 • 38:08

Eco-Friendly Living and Clean Beauty with Kelly Bonanno

Eco-Friendly Living and Clean Beauty with Kelly Bonanno

Text your thoughts and questions!There is so much confusion and misinformation about what goes into the products we use every day, some of which can be harmful and toxic to our bodies. That’s why episode 57 of The Positively Living Podcast is about eco-friendly living and clean beauty! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Kelly Bonanno shares the importance of understanding what ingredients go into your products and actionable steps you can take right now to ditch those toxic produc

Jun 14, 2021 • 43:06

Conquer Your Inner Critic through Play with Jeff Harry

Conquer Your Inner Critic through Play with Jeff Harry

Text your thoughts and questions!While play sounds like the thing we have Kindergarteners do for their social skills, it is actually a surprisingly fun and simple way for adults to improve creativity and productivity. That’s why episode 56 of The Positively Living Podcast is about conquering your inner critic through play! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Jeff Harry shares the importance of conquering your inner critic through play and actionable steps you can take right now to

Jun 7, 2021 • 1:01:57

Celebrating Wins and Lessons Learned in Life and Podcasting

Celebrating Wins and Lessons Learned in Life and Podcasting

Text your thoughts and questions!My goal when creating a podcast was to share hope and resources, but it has evolved into so much more than that. Like everything in life, there have been challenges and changes along the way that has made this podcast into what it is today. That’s why episode 55 of The Positively Living Podcast is about celebrating wins and lessons learned in life and podcasting! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of celebrating your wins

May 31, 2021 • 14:42

Repurpose Your Content to Increase Productivity and Income with Yong Pratt

Repurpose Your Content to Increase Productivity and Income with Yong Pratt

Text your thoughts and questions!By reimagining the content you already have, you can easily create more content without reinventing the wheel. That’s why episode 54 of The Positively Living Podcast is about repurposing your content to increase productivity and income! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Yong Pratt shares the importance of repurposing your content and actionable steps you can take right now to find new ways to bring your old content back to life. If you’re ready to

May 24, 2021 • 39:10

Am I Codependent with Mallory Jackson

Am I Codependent with Mallory Jackson

Text your thoughts and questions!Codependency has a personal and professional impact on our lives, but thankfully there are ways to work through it so you can improve relationships and explore self-love. That’s why episode 53 of The Positively Living Podcast is about codependency! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Mallory Jackson shares what codependency is, where it lives within you, and actionable steps you can take right now to unlearn these behaviors. If you’re ready to reduc

May 17, 2021 • 50:37

Moving Beyond Mom Guilt with Rachel Bailey

Moving Beyond Mom Guilt with Rachel Bailey

Text your thoughts and questions!If you are dealing with mom guilt, know that you aren’t alone. You are in good company with so much empathy from me and all the other moms who are trying to move on from it.  That’s why episode 52 of The Positively Living Podcast is about moving beyond mom guilt! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Rachel Bailey and I are sharing the importance of understanding that we are all doing our best and guilt and shame do not serve us. We also discuss actio

May 10, 2021 • 37:12

[Strategy Call] Balancing Family and Business with Roxanne Ferber

[Strategy Call] Balancing Family and Business with Roxanne Ferber

Text your thoughts and questions!As a busy mom balancing family and business life is challenging enough, but when you don’t have a workspace that promotes productivity, it’s even more difficult. That’s why episode 51 of The Positively Living Podcast is about optimizing life and business through the lens of a Productivity Boost session! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, you are listening in on a coaching session with mom blogger Roxanne Ferber. We identify the hurdles of combining

May 3, 2021 • 33:55

Increase Focus and Reduce Stress Through Music with Tim Ringgold

Increase Focus and Reduce Stress Through Music with Tim Ringgold

Text your thoughts and questions!Content warning: This episode contains brief mentions of death and suicidal thoughts. Music has been used to calm, connect, increase focus, soothe pain, and so much more. In Episode 50 of The Positively Living Podcast, Tim Ringgold shares the science behind how music affects the brain and how you can use music to increase productivity and reduce stress. Could you use some support? Ready for a quick win and to try coaching with Lisa? The Productivity Boost session

Apr 26, 2021 • 50:42

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