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Your Longevity Lifestyle

Your Longevity Lifestyle

By Melinda Perkins

Your Longevity Lifestyle podcast is dedicated to helping you discover the lifestyle elements that support your personal longevity vision. We discuss everything you need to tap into your potential to restore health, establish mind-body flow and enjoy the freedom of truly thriving on this planet.
Lifestyle is medicine.
Lifestyle is longevity.
Lifestyle is health.
And wealth.
And all about yourself!
I am Melinda Perkins, owner of Personal Equivalent Coaching. I am a personalized wellness coach, personal trainer, Reiki Master/Teacher, author, mom and host of this podcast.
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S2, Ep. 2: Where We Thrive

Your Longevity LifestyleSep 19, 2022

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66. Day 19: Your Paycheck, 31 Days to Enhanced Self-Esteem
Feb 28, 202418:02
65. Day 18: Money Management, 31 Days to Enhanced Self-Esteem
Jan 19, 202416:01
64. Day 17: Triggers, 31 Days to Enhanced Self-Esteem
Jan 18, 202413:30
63. Day 16: Success, 31 Days to Enhanced Self-Esteem
Jan 17, 202410:19
62. Day 15: Money, 31 Days to Enhanced Self-Esteem
Jan 16, 202411:15
61. Day 14: Gratitude, 31 Days to Enhanced Self-Esteem
Jan 15, 202404:01
60. Day 13: Anger, 31 Days to Enhanced Self-Esteem

60. Day 13: Anger, 31 Days to Enhanced Self-Esteem

It happens. Anger is a real thing and we have plenty of opportunities to navigate it.

What does it have to do with our self-esteem?

Plenty. And most of it's not good.

We've been taught the "rights and wrongs" of anger from a very young age. Mostly, we've been taught that the very fact that we Have anger is wrong. Then we've been taught that the way we "do" anger is wrong.

Today we explore everything from our tendency to suppress anger or our natural expression of it to different ways we can align with our nature to experience anger differently. All along the way, we're tapping into our self-esteem through deeper understanding of ourselves and developing mastery over this hot topic

If you're interested in coming along on the journey, please join us for Day 13!

If you feel inspired, please connect with me here:

To read the original blog posts that inspire this podcast go here to My Spiritual Center

Or…if you’re interested in reading more about the benefits of incorporating Precision Health into your life or practice, check out my posts on the PHA Blog.

Or connect with me on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melinda.perkins.319/

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Let's grow together! Because life...and all growth...is better together


Jan 14, 202411:53
59. Day 12: Rejection, 31 Days to Enhanced Self-Esteem
Jan 13, 202412:34
58. Day 11: The Inside Job, 31 Days to Enhanced Self-Esteem
Jan 12, 202410:45
57. Day 10: The Game, 31 Days to Enhanced Self-Esteem
Jan 11, 202406:56
56. Day 9: Mistakes, 31 Days to Enhanced Self-Esteem
Jan 10, 202413:03
55. Day 8 - Drama, 31 Days to Enhanced Self-Esteem
Jan 09, 202420:05
54. Day7: Reward, 31 Days to Enhanced Self-Esteem
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53. Day 6, 31 Days to Enhanced Self-Esteem

53. Day 6, 31 Days to Enhanced Self-Esteem

Jan 07, 202418:53
52. Day 5, Enhanced Self-Esteem in 31 Days: Worthiness and Selfishness
Jan 06, 202410:45
51. Day 4, Enhanced Self-Esteem in 31 Days: Gut Health
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50. Day 3, Enhanced Self-Esteem in 31 Days

50. Day 3, Enhanced Self-Esteem in 31 Days

Here's where it gets real!

Well, okay, it has been real before, but today we dive in a little deeper.

We're going to engage the mean voice in our head. You know the one. Yep. That one. And we're going to go toe-to-toe with it.

If that excites you, or causes a bit of anxiety, or even interests you in the slightest....please join in!

When I do this set of 5 simple steps, I get different results every time. But each time is just as powerful AND it's exactly what I need in the moment!

Here's what we do:

1. Push Yourself Aside.

2. Listen.

3. Have a Conversation

4. Ask a Key Question - "What would happen if we worked together?"

5. Live and Ponder.


That's it!

I think you'll be surprised with the results. I always am! In fact, it's never something I want to do....but it's always so powerful I wonder why I resisted it in the first place. Maybe because it goes to places I don't think I'm ready for...


If you feel inspired, please connect with me here:

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If you're ready to begin crafting your Longevity Lifestyle, book a free discovery session with me: https://personalequivalentcoaching.com/book-a-free-discovery-call/

Let's grow together! Because life...and all growth...is better together


Jan 04, 202411:20
49. Day 2, Enhanced Self-Esteem in 31 Days
Jan 03, 202407:52
48. Day 1, Enhanced Self-Esteem in 31 Days
Jan 02, 202410:28
S3 Ep. 6: Locked and Loaded: Your ‘Why’ Plus Your Self-Expression is Your Safety

S3 Ep. 6: Locked and Loaded: Your ‘Why’ Plus Your Self-Expression is Your Safety

Are you Locked and Loaded, ready for life?

We've talked lots about your WHY (your passion, your mission). This time we pair it with your true form of self-expression to get that fire to the surface!

When you are locked and loaded with your why and self-expression moving in unison, nothing in this ever-changing world can sway you from your path.

Here's the link to Craig Harper's podcasts - the one I refer to is "The You Project" episode #1066

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2023/02/16/locked-and-loaded-your-why-plus-your-self-expression-is-your-safety/

Also...

If you feel inspired, please connect with me here:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melinda.perkins.319/ Facebook PEC https://www.facebook.com/PersonalEquivalentCoaching/ Instagram: @personal_equivalent_coaching https://www.instagram.com/personal_equivalent_coaching/ Instagram @melindaperkins505 https://www.instagram.com/melindaperkins505/ Website: https://www.personalequivalentcoaching.com/

If you're ready to begin crafting your Longevity Lifestyle, book a free discovery session with me: https://personalequivalentcoaching.com/book-a-free-discovery-call/

Let's grow together! Because life...and all growth...is better together

Nov 10, 202312:05
Season 3, Episode 5: Why? 6 Easy Questions To Find Out
Oct 27, 202320:21
S3 Ep: 4: Planned Obsolescence – How It’s Killing Our Longevity and What To Do About It
Oct 13, 202324:29
S 3: Ep: 3: The Place Where Problem and Solution Meet

S 3: Ep: 3: The Place Where Problem and Solution Meet

No right. No Wrong. No Good. No bad. Just what is.

My dad used this phrase so often it was burned in my mind long before I actually understood it.

Now, I understand it to be the common theme across lightworkers today, Neutrality.

I used to think that neutrality (and all of the other words associated with it) were passive. Like hiding away from reality. Putting our heads in the sand, only to bring them out when the turmoil stopped. Well, we know that the turmoil will not stop for the foreseeable future. That's too much time to have our heads in the sand, right?

Luckily, I found (as you may have, too) that neutrality is a place of ultimate and absolute power. And we can step into it whenever we want to create our brand of change on the planet.

Today I share my process to embracing the energy of neutrality to truly step into our power. I see it as the place where problem and solution meet. 

Here is the podcast that I refer to as the impetus for today's topic: Tania Gabrielle

This podcast episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2022/11/04/the-place-where-problem-and-solution-meet/

If you feel inspired, please connect with me here:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melinda.perkins.319/
Facebook Business https://www.facebook.com/PersonalEquivalentCoaching/
Instagram: @personal_equivalent_coaching https://www.instagram.com/personal_equivalent_coaching/
Instagram @melindaperkins505 https://www.instagram.com/melindaperkins505/
Website: https://www.personalequivalentcoaching.com/

If you're ready to begin crafting your Longevity Lifestyle, book a free discovery session with me: https://personalequivalentcoaching.com/book-a-free-discovery-call/

Let's grow together! Because life...and all growth...is better together

Oct 06, 202321:52
S 3: Ep: 2: Who Wants To Make Better Decisions?
Sep 29, 202315:17
S3: Ep: 1: Uplife: Get Over Your Fear and Get On With Your Mission
May 10, 202317:50
S2, Ep 6: Install your Soul's GPS and Navigate Life With Ease
Oct 06, 202216:44
S2, Ep. 5: Craft Your Personal Energy Lift!
Oct 03, 202212:37
S2, Ep 4: Deliberate Creation: The Dance of The Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine.
Sep 28, 202223:30
S2, Ep 3: Where Movement, Stress and Longevity Play

S2, Ep 3: Where Movement, Stress and Longevity Play

Today we tackle the overused and abused topic of stress...but from a whole new perspective. 

If you're ready to let movement and stress intermingle along your longevity pathway, you will set yourself up to move mountains! 

In this episode, we discuss how movement permeates every aspect of life and how you can use it to craft stressors to make you stronger, more resilient and able to flow. Also, how to spot the stress that runs you down and pushes you to underperform.

Join us for a discussion, some helpful tips and a bit of encouragement to set yourself up to win!


This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2022/08/14/movement-is-stress-or-is-it/

Sep 26, 202239:56
S2, Ep. 2: Where We Thrive

S2, Ep. 2: Where We Thrive

Today we toy with the bounds of human potential and discuss what it's going to take to get us from survival-mode to actual thrival. 

I share with you a concept that is beginning to take shape and form in my mind. A process of intermingling different concepts to form a powerful way of being that supports our growth and allows us to leap forward, to level up our human performance. 

Want to come along?


This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2022/07/10/the-point-where-we-thrive/

Sep 19, 202215:20
Season 2, Ep1: Awaken the Might of your Intuition

Season 2, Ep1: Awaken the Might of your Intuition

Are you ready to take your relationship with intuition to a whole new level? To discover an almost unfathomable wellspring of power? 

When we tap into the depths of our own knowing, we unearth our greatest WHY, our most fiery passions, our fastest flowing streams of creativity. 

Today we learn a simple 4 step process to hear the voice of intuition louder and more profoundly than ever before. 

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2022/09/12/intuition-is/

Sep 12, 202219:30
Ep 35: The Pillars of Longevity: Self-Love - Knowledge

Ep 35: The Pillars of Longevity: Self-Love - Knowledge

To know me is to love me!

In this episode we discuss how to foster self-love through self-knowledge. The more we understand our innate tendencies and traits, the more we set ourselves free to be uniquely US!


This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2021/03/04/self-love-day-8-knowledge/

Jun 05, 202213:42
Ep 34: Energy Break - Deliberate Creation

Ep 34: Energy Break - Deliberate Creation

It's time to take an Energy Break and talk about all things spiritual. 

You know that feeling of flow? Do you want to take it to the next level?

The Universe is waiting to hear from you!

Today we talk about co-creating with the best partner ever - The Universe! I'll share with you a simple process that I use to tap into that power and make it stronger. It's fun, it's fruitful and it's a fantastic way to live bigger and brighter than ever before! 


This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2022/03/20/co-creation-at-its-best/

May 29, 202216:33
Ep 33: The Pillars of Longevity: Mind - The Aging Mindset vs The Longevity Mindset

Ep 33: The Pillars of Longevity: Mind - The Aging Mindset vs The Longevity Mindset

Have you ever had one of those moments when you felt like you were parroting a grumpy grandparent? 

If so, today's process will help you shift from a mindset that ages us to one that supports our longevity. 


This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2022/04/17/possibilities-take-two/

May 22, 202222:10
Ep 32: The Pillars of Longevity: Self - Change is the Only Thing!

Ep 32: The Pillars of Longevity: Self - Change is the Only Thing!

Change is the only thing you can count on. 

That message flies at us from every angle. 

And it's so untrue!

When we foster self-trust - we can count on the largest aspect of our lives...US!

Therefore, this podcast is dedicated to cultivating self-trust. I share an easy 5-step process to do just that. 

I hope it helps you feel lighter, freer and stronger in the face of the changing world!

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2022/04/03/change-is-the-only-thing/

May 15, 202220:41
Ep 31: Entrepreneur's Arena: Are You Working At An Unsustainable Pace?

Ep 31: Entrepreneur's Arena: Are You Working At An Unsustainable Pace?

Are you working at an unsustainable pace? 

That's the question we ponder today. 

Not only that, but we also look at how to tell, if you're not sure, and what to do about it if you are!

Burnout is a very real scare for entrepreneurs and many others, too. It's so easy to get caught in that whirlwind and not know how to get out.

Today we break burnout down into three sections and just tackle one of them: Continuous Overwork.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2021/07/29/are-you-working-at-an-unsustainable-pace/

May 08, 202211:41
Ep 30: Are You Worth It?

Ep 30: Are You Worth It?

Today we enter the realm of our self-worth. It's an often-overlooked bit of our self-esteem that can hold us back from reaching that next level anywhere in our lives. When we turn to face it, define it and play with it, then we can release some of the baggage that surrounds it. 

We discuss ways to do just that. Then, I share a process with you that I call the 5 Steps to Being Selfish.

Come along and answer the question...Are You Worth It?

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2021/01/05/31-days-of-self-esteem-day-5-are-you-worth-it/

May 01, 202212:53
Ep 29: Energy Break: Deliberate Creation of Longevity

Ep 29: Energy Break: Deliberate Creation of Longevity

Ever wonder what longevity looks like in the grander, vibrational scheme of things?

Today we look at the human body as a mass of individual frequencies, much like an orchestra. There are many levels of orchestra from the pros to the beginners. Our bodies sit somewhere on that spectrum of pleasant to listen to ... all the way to cover-your-ears bad. 

Yet all of this work we do to move our bodies, reset our minds and do the things that we talk about on this podcast changes certain frequencies. Bit by bit we work to bring the body back into harmonious vibration. We are using our powers of deliberate creation to affect change in our longevity.

To me, it's a very powerful perspective to take and I want to share it with you! If you're keen, have a listen!

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2020/08/27/quantum-leaps-of-consciousness/

Apr 24, 202213:11
Ep:28 Lightening Lifestyle Tips: Self-Love Now!

Ep:28 Lightening Lifestyle Tips: Self-Love Now!

Self-love only happens in the present moment. 

Today's 6 Step process leads us into Now! to harness the power of self-love and deepen our primary relationship (the one with ourselves).


This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2021/03/10/self-love-day-9-now/

Apr 17, 202209:06
Ep 27: The Pillars Of Longevity: Mind - Possibilities from Problems

Ep 27: The Pillars Of Longevity: Mind - Possibilities from Problems

Today's episode centers around the mindset reset that happens when we shift our focus from the problem in front of us to the possibilities that problem is urging us to see. 

As problems abound in the world and in my life, this theme is a prevalent one. Mixed in with the 5 Step process where we take our problems to possibilities are a couple of my personal stories. I hope that they inspire you to take the journey, so that your life is brimming with possibilities.

My process and this podcast were inspired by a podcast episode of Unlocking Us by Brene Brown where she talks with Shawn Ginwright about his book "The Four Pivots". It was released on February 23, 2022. I hope you are inspired to look it up and have a listen. It will be life-changing!

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2022/03/13/possibilities-from-problems/

Apr 10, 202222:28
Ep 26: Lightening Lifestyle Tips: A Self-Love Mindset

Ep 26: Lightening Lifestyle Tips: A Self-Love Mindset

Ever need a mindset reset that you can adopt on the fly?

Today I share one that is as potent as it is easy to apply.

It totally changes the lens through which you view the world. And it saves you energy and time in the process! What a great act of self-love!

If it resonates with you, give it a try!

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2022/02/27/a-self-love-mindset/

Apr 03, 202209:19
Ep 25: The Pillars Of Longevity: Body - Let's Get Moving!

Ep 25: The Pillars Of Longevity: Body - Let's Get Moving!

Exercise is good for us, right?

But what kind of exercise and when?

Noone wants to waste their time doing movement that doesn't get a good result. 

And we have all done it! Wasted our time with the latest fad only to end up with an injury or more belly fat or less energy.

With movement, getting as specific as possible will get us the best outcomes. 

In this episode I talk about my fitness journey and outline 7 steps to getting moving in the most efficient and effective way for you Right Now!

So, if you haven't done any type of movement in awhile or if fitness is a regular part of your day, these steps will help you get to that next level.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2022/02/06/lets-get-moving/

Mar 27, 202222:28
Ep 24: Story Time: Values

Ep 24: Story Time: Values

Its story time...Law of Attraction meets Ripple Effect style!

Today we discuss values and I tell you my journey with a new process I learned from a Brene Brown "Unlocking Us" podcast. I do so in the hopes that you will take the opportunity to dive deeper into your values (if you are inspired), put your own twist on things and allow your genius to unfold. Then, I hope that you share it with the world to keep that ripple effect going!


This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2022/01/30/a-valuable-lesson/

Mar 20, 202212:25
Ep 23: The Pillars Of Longevity: Body: Adversity Mimetics

Ep 23: The Pillars Of Longevity: Body: Adversity Mimetics

Stress! Stress! Stress! 

Pretty much everything I do is to help myself and others lower the chronic cortisol levels that are making us tired and unhealthy.

Enter an even bigger stress...adversity. 

Adversity mimetics is a process where we (knowingly and intentionally) introduce the body to stressors that mimic times of hardship. 

Why?

And doesn't this oppose everything that I stand for and every action I take?

Not really.

Here, I quickly share how the two dovetail to create a longevity lifestyle that is precisely tailored to you!


This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2022/02/13/adversity-mimetics-and-the-longevity-lifestyle/

Mar 13, 202210:59
Ep. 22: The Pillars Of Longevity: Self-Love: Goal Chasing!

Ep. 22: The Pillars Of Longevity: Self-Love: Goal Chasing!

When it comes to chasing our goals, we tend to abandon our self-love. 

In this episode, we talk about why the first of the year can feel heavy and burdensome because of how we lay out our goals. We look at the top reason this happens... abandoning our self-love. And we learn a process that I use to chase down those big goals with our self-love intact! 


This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2022/02/21/goal-chasing-with-self-love/

Mar 06, 202227:42
Ep 21: Lightening Lifestyle Tips: 3 Steps to Use Guilt to Streamline Your Schedule

Ep 21: Lightening Lifestyle Tips: 3 Steps to Use Guilt to Streamline Your Schedule

Guilt is a yucky feeling that we all want to experience less. I'm talking the kind of guilt we feel when we're focused on one aspect of life, yet another one is calling to us: be it work or play, relationships or hobbies, striving or resting. Whatever elements might be in your schedule that vie for your attention all at once. 

Today I share a 3 step process I use to put that guilt to work and increase my overall productivity. 

Because why not use that yucky moment to do something with long-lasting results? 

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2021/08/15/3-steps-to-using-guilt-to-streamline-your-schedule/

Feb 27, 202212:10
Ep 20: The Pillars Of Longevity: Mind - Your Mind is a Vast Playing Field - 4 Easy Steps to Play On It!

Ep 20: The Pillars Of Longevity: Mind - Your Mind is a Vast Playing Field - 4 Easy Steps to Play On It!

We've talked lots about the first of what I call the Pillars Of Longevity (Self-Love), today we dive into another pillar, The Mind.

Mindset is a super important part of carrying through with any change that we want to make. It underpins happiness. It is also what I call "the lens through which we view the world". 

Today we learn how to catch a glimpse inside this intangible entity of the mind. I share the 4 Easy Steps I take to meet up with mine and grasp the treasures that it holds. 

I'll also share a bit about the way I personalize my relationship with my mind and some ways I reduce stress in my life to bring myself into a better mindset. 

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2021/11/21/your-mind-is-a-vast-playing-field-lets-play/

Feb 20, 202219:10
Episode 19: The Pillars of Longevity: Self-Love – Exercise 8 – Romance Yourself

Episode 19: The Pillars of Longevity: Self-Love – Exercise 8 – Romance Yourself

Today we look at strengthening our relationship with ourselves with a simple practice. The 5 step process will help us get clear on how we feel loved through actions that we take. In this way, we will learn the best way to romance ourselves. 


This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2021/02/13/self-love-day-3-romance-yourself/

Feb 13, 202212:08
Episode 18: Lightening Lifestyle Tips: The 3 Caveats to Tackling Tempting New Tasks Without Tipping Into Overwhelm

Episode 18: Lightening Lifestyle Tips: The 3 Caveats to Tackling Tempting New Tasks Without Tipping Into Overwhelm

You have a grand idea! 

One that calls to you night and day!

But...

Your schedule is already jam-packed. 

How will you fit it all in without traveling down that road and shooting over the cliff into the dark forest of Overwhelm?

Today we give you 3 steps to keep you resolutely steering toward your goals and away from overwhelm.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2021/09/12/next-level-you-add-new-projects-without-overwhelm/

Feb 06, 202207:31
Episode 17: The Pillars of Longevity: Self-Love – Exercise 7 – Inspiration

Episode 17: The Pillars of Longevity: Self-Love – Exercise 7 – Inspiration

What if the key to making New Year's Resolutions stick was already within you?

It is!

In this episode, we look at how to tap into what inspires you, so that inspiration fuels you to create that future you want to live. 

We'll have a chat about why New Year's Resolutions are so hard to make stick and what we can do to turn that around. Plus, we'll do a simple visualization that you can repeat as often as you like to help you access inspiration within yourself, so that you always have that internal motivation to take the next step toward whatever goals you set. 

Enjoy....then dive into your goals for 2022 with renewed fire!

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://myspiritualcenter.wordpress.com/2021/02/22/self-love-day-6-inspiration/

Jan 30, 202219:60