Anxious & Ambitious

In this episode, your host Nicole talks with Joanna Crowder. Joanna has her Ph.D. in Philosophy specializing in Metaphysical Counseling from the University of Metaphysics. She is an Ordained Minister, Practitioner, Speaker and Author. As CEO and founder of Quantum Entanglement, her passion is to teach, mentor, coach and help others believe in themselves enough to chase their dreams and LOVE their life.

You’ll hear about….

• All the ambitious dreams Joanna has been bringing to life over the last year: a new business, a new book, an in-person retreat, and more! 

• What it’s like to “Escape Within” at one of her in-person retreats

• Navigating the “retreat hangover” and integrating teachings from a transformational experience into your life 

• Joanna’s 4-part book series 

• Insight into Joanna’s latest book, Mindfall, and her book in progress Healing Winter

• How to use astrology in everyday life

• How astrology influences the ascension process

• The most powerful 2-3 days of the month for your spiritual awakening, based on astrology 

• Why the moon is important + how it impacts your daily life

• The relationship between astrology and anxiety 

• How to use astrology to go inwards and have a better understanding of yourself 

• The connection between science and spirituality + what led Joanna to becoming a metaphysical doctor 

…and so much more!!

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Bring more presence into your life with the power of your breath! This conversation is all about reconnecting with your body and your spirit to bring more presence into your everyday life. 

This week, your host Nicole Janton is talking with Jess Patra. Jess is a Qualified Breathwork Facilitator, Certified Life and Business Coach, Spiritual Mentor, Reiki Master, Energy Healer and Qualified Sacred Space Holder who supports her clients to shift their perspective, heal, attract abundance and develop a mindset of limitless potential. As a writer and speaker, she draws on her Balinese heritage by weaving Balinese teachings into her work with an emphasis on ceremony, ritual and honouring ancestors. Jess is deeply passionate about ancient earth-based wisdom and the equilibrium of life and loves holding space for her clients 1:1, in small groups and in her Sacred Circle community.

You’ll hear about:

• Jess’s journey from party girl to finding presence in her life

• Breath work & how connecting with our breath can help us to calm the body and the mind

• Navigating anxiety after a traumatic experience

• Why feeling anxious can be a good thing & using the breath to shift from anxiety to excitement 

• The importance of teaching mindful techniques to kids

• Rebirthing breathwork & the power of the birth process and the first few years of our lives

• How to bring more presence into your life by connecting with the breath, even outside of breathwork sessions (like in the gym!)

• Jess’s Balinese spiritual experiences & connections through trance

• The most powerful & healing gift that Jess has ever experienced

…and so much more!

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Learn 3 simple steps to help you conquer overthinking and manage anxiety naturally! These 3 pillars make up a holistic approach that can help you to ditch high-functioning anxiety so that you can go after your dreams, without sacrificing your mental health. 

In this episode, your hose Nicole Janton is joined by special guest Heather Lillico. Heather is a Holistic Nutritionist and Yoga & Meditation Teacher who teaches overthinking, people-pleasing perfectionists how to manage anxiety naturally & holistically. She's been featured on iHeart & Zoomer Radio, and in The National Post and Tiny Buddha. Heather is the creator of the anxiety support app, Cultivating Calm that has helped hundreds of women find freedom from anxiety and self-doubt.

In this episode, you’ll hear about: 

• Heather’s experience with anxiety & how it led her to helping 100s of women conquer anxiety and overthinking

• How to take a holistic approach to managing anxiety + how to stop wasting energy on the what if's

• The Cultivating Calm app and how it can help women manage anxiety 

• How to stop escaping your emotions to find power in them

• Nutrition and how the foods you eat can influence your well-being 

• Foods that can help with reducing anxiety 

• How foods you are consuming may be increasing anxiety + what foods to avoid when you’re anxious 

• Exploring some of the most effective types of movement for reducing anxiety 

• Addressing the root cause of overthinking 

• Understanding the purpose of anxiety & using it to find power in moments of panic 

• Leveraging the language we use to take control of anxiety, instead of letting it control us

…and so much more! 

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In this crossover episode between Anxious & Ambitious and The Battlefield Of The Mind, Nicole Janton and Rick Yee interview each other and discuss and range of topics including the concept of how anything can be a tool or a weapon, masculine and feminine energies, the burden of beauty and performance, the facade of freedom and control, the balance between authenticity and approval, and how to show up in your life in a way that is truly authentic to you true self. In this conversation, Nicole and Rick really getting into the nitty-gritty of personal growth and looking at how our minds, hearts, souls, and bodies all need some attention.

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Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling new year as Nicole shares actionable tips on cultivating a positive mindset, practicing gratitude, and taking purposeful actions aligned with your desires.

Key Points Discussed:

• Gratitude and Acceptance Over Pressure:

• Explore the importance of approaching the New Year with gratitude and self-acceptance.

• Avoid the common pitfalls of overwhelming pressure and expectations.

• Radical Transformation vs. Self-Love:

• Challenge the "New Year, new me" narrative and discover the power of sustainable change rooted in self-love.

• Embrace the journey of self-acceptance rather than radical personal transformation.

• Intentions Grounded in Self-Love:

• Learn the significance of setting intentions from a place of gratitude and self-love.

• Understand how a positive mindset can fuel your journey towards personal growth.

• Sustainable Habits vs. Strict Goals:

• Shift the focus from rigid goals to sustainable habits that align with your aspirations.

• Tips on creating habits that stand the test of time.

• Positive Reframing:

• Discover the transformative power of reframing goals from a positive perspective.

• Explore the impact of focusing on desires rather than limitations.

• Detaching from Goals, Aligning with Desires:

• Advice on detaching from goals and aligning actions with your true desires.

• Cultivate a mindset that enhances manifestation and the law of attraction.

Conclusion:

Embrace the new year with a positive mindset, incorporating gratitude, self-love, and sustainable habits into your journey. Nicole's insights provide a roadmap for navigating the year ahead with peace and passion.

Key Takeaways:

• Approach the new year with gratitude and acceptance, not pressure.

• Choose self-love over radical personal transformation.

• Set intentions rooted in gratitude for sustainable growth.

• Prioritize sustainable habits aligned with your aspirations.

• Focus on what you want to add, not what you want to remove.

• Harness the power of positive reframing for manifestation.

• Detach from goals and align actions with your true desires.

Don't let anxiety dictate your new year; instead, empower yourself to take aligned actions from a place of peace and passion.

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This week’s episode we’re talking about anxiety and adolescence and why every young person should have a coach, and much more...

Today Nicole is talking with Amanda Chatzikonstantinou. Amanda is an award-winning National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). She specializes in coaching teens & young adults who are struggling with life challenges and through the stresses of transitioning to adulthood. She has an undeniable passion to empower every young person to understand the power of the mind, their innate wisdom, and how to build a thriving future.

Combining her passion and proven results-based programs, she equips her clients with essential life skills, effective goal setting tools and stress management strategies to become confident, self-motivated, independent and resilient adults.

Amanda continues to commit herself to making it her life mission for EVERY young person to have a coach!

We talk about…

• Amanda’s personal journey with anxiety in adolescence & how it led her to helping other teens and young adults 

• Why anxiety is so prevalent in adolescence, particularly post-pandemic 

• How we can take a proactive approach to anxiety management

• Why it’s so important for teens to understand their unique gifts and strengths & ditch comparison 

• The importance of having an emotional library & how to use it to support emotional well-being

• Emotional intelligence as crucial for success 

• Tools that all teens (and adults!) should have in their emotional toolkit 

• How teens can create their own criteria for success, instead of relying on external validation for self-worth

• How celebrating the little things can help you to create more momentum towards your goals

• How to work towards your big, bold ambitions, without losing yourself in the hustle

… and so much more! 

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You can be a high-achiever, without being highly stressed! Many of us find ourselves caught in the toxic success trap. But we don’t have to burn ourselves to the ground in pursuit of success--there is a better way! 

In this week’s episode, we’re talking all about how to break free from chronic stress and live a more balanced life, so that you can achieve high levels of success, without burning out!

Joining us is special guest Amanda Moore Ortega. Amanda is a mindfulness practitioner, certified professional coach, and the author of the recently published book 'Inward to Upward: Discover Your Blueprint for True Success and Escape the Toxic-Success Trap Forever.', which takes readers through her personal burnout journey and offers a step-by-step guide for others to establish a calm default and rediscover their North Star.

Amanda’s specialty is in helping high achievers, executives, and entrepreneurs manage stress, avoid burnout while finding that balance in work and life. 

You’ll hear about… 

• Amanda’s journey from working a successful, yet stressful job to becoming an author, coach and mindfulness practitioner 

• The toxic success trap & its implications for high-achievers

• Busting modern-day myths around success

• Why stress is contagious 

• How stress has become a belief system in modern society

• How stress shows up in the workplace and impacts our ability to be productive

• How to practice calm in your day-to-day life, even in the most stressful moments 

• Insights into Amanda’s book, “Inward to Upward,” and its step-by-step guide to true success, without failing into the toxic success trap

• Separating your worth from your wealth or performance & rediscovering who you truly are

• How to create your identity outside of the work you do and the roles you play

• What are soul values + how to identify your soul values 

• Redefining balance: why juggling and to-do lists does not create balance

• How to go after your biggest gals while honoring your inner values

• How to care yourself along the road to success 

• Practices to help take care of yourself if you’re experiencing high stress levels 

… and so much more! 

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with the remarkable Lesley Elder-Aznar, a seasoned career change coach with over 15 years of experience. Lesley's journey from corporate change consulting to running her own independent consulting firm gives her a unique perspective on career transitions.

You’ll hear about…

• Signs you're ready for a change, even if you haven't realized it

• Why it's never too late to change

• Practical steps for a successful career change, even if you're considering it later in life

• Overcoming fear and imposter syndrome

• Identifying your transferable skills and strengths when considering a new career path

• Advice for those seeking flexible career options, including tips on crafting a remote or flexible schedule that aligns with their passions

• Encouragement for those ready to embark on their journey of career change and personal transformation

… and so much more! 

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Sleep, stress, and success go hand-in hand! 

If you’re anxious and ambitious, getting the proper sleep is not just a want, but a need if you want to achieve sustainable success, without burning out! 

Today’s guest is Meredith Brough, a mother of five children and a pediatric sleep coach who loves infants and young children and truly understands them. She also adores working closely with mothers. During the last 6 years, Meredith developed the Baby-Centered Sleep System to improve sleep for all temperament types, with tear-free, nurturing sleep methods. Meredith hosts a podcast called “The Sweet Slumber Podcast,” trains sleep coaches, and mentors and guides sleep coaches/consultants as they fine-tune their abilities and get their businesses thriving!

You’ll hear…

• Interplay between sleep, stress management, and success.

• Exploration of traditional sleep training methods and their potential drawbacks.

• Long-term effects of poor sleep on anxiety, relationships, mental health, and overall development.

• Connection between anxiety and sleep quality.

• Manifestations of anxiety during nighttime.

• Caution against sleep remedies that encourage unresponsive parenting.

• Importance of understanding what truly helps children thrive.

• Importance of sleep in achieving success in career, relationships, and personal growth.

…and so much more! 

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Are you ready to take control of your financial future, break free from money anxiety, and embark on a journey of financial empowerment? This week’s episode is for YOU!

In this episode of "Anxious & Ambitious," host Nicole dives into an inspiring conversation with Eileen Joy, The Money Coach and founder of Money School for Moms™. Eileen teaches high achieving moms how to create wealth so they can have a healthy relationship with money, stop living paycheck to paycheck, and teach their kids about money so they can be set for life! Her 11-year-old son knows more about money than most adults. Eileen created an easy system that any busy mom can follow and specializes in working with high achieving, professional moms who are committed to investing in themselves and their children. Eileen has created a safe and comfortable environment to learn about one of the most avoided and taboo subjects, money. No more Shame, Guilt or embarrassment.

While the episode covers a wide range of financial topics, it's not just for moms – it's for anyone seeking to improve their financial well-being.

You’ll hear about…

• Eileen's inspiring personal journey from money anxiety to becoming The Money Coach.

• The anxiety, shame, and embarrassment Eileen faced on her own financial journey and how she overcame these emotions.

• Practical steps to overcome money anxiety and start managing your finances with confidence.

• Strategies for breaking down large financial goals into manageable, less intimidating steps.

• Insights on shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset for financial growth.

• The importance of starting your financial journey NOW, no matter your age or experience.

• How cultivating a positive relationship with money can empower women to achieve their financial goals.

…and so much more! 

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🚀 Supercharge your goals with the wisdom of Dr. Ben Levy!  In this episode of 'Anxious & Ambitious,' we dive deep into goal-setting strategies that will transform your ambitions into reality🎯 This week's special guest is Dr. Ben Levy, a Psychologist specializing in helping people achieve their goals! With his vast experience and innovative approach, Dr. Levy is about to drop some knowledge bombs that will reshape the way you think about goal attainment!

We talk about…
✨The 5 factors in his ABC ME model and their role in goal attainment

✨ Common misconceptions about setting and achieving ambitious goals

✨ The role of motivation in goal attainment

✨ Tips for creating and maintaining momentum towards long-term goals

✨ Using surprise as a tool for habit formation

✨ Evidence-based methods and techniques for making progress toward ambitious goals

…and so much more! 

Join us as we dissect the science of success, bust goal-setting myths, and discuss the power of emotion in achieving your goals. 

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Have you ever felt lost, wondering about the purpose of your existence on this planet? Have you asked yourself why your soul chose to journey here at this particular time? The quest for purpose is a journey that can feel exhausting and lead us to feeling stuck. If you've wrestled with these questions, you're not alone. In this heartfelt episode, Nicole shares her journey of discovering her purpose & dives into the intricacies of how we can all actually find and live our purpose. 

In this episode, you’ll hear answers questions like…

• What does it mean to live you life’s purpose? 

• What is your purpose, and how do we discover it? 

• Why did our souls embark on this earthly adventure?

• Why am I here? What's the point of all this?

• How can introspection and self-awareness illuminate the path to purpose?

In this episode, Nicole is joined by Celine Kheir, a Spiritual Life Coach and author of “How to Calm Your Mind”, “Declutter Your Home Declutter Your Life" and advocate of female empowerment through self-care. Her journey is all about moving from feeling stuck in constant overthinking, procrastination, and anxiety to finding a sense of calm and inner peace.

Celine's personal journey and practical strategies that she shares in this episode will empower you to calm your mind, conquer overthinking, and step into a life filled with purpose. Celine shares her personal experience with stress, anxiety, and the struggles of people-pleasing and procrastination and how she moved through these to be able to achieve a peaceful life. She has used various tools and techniques to start calming her mind and taking back control of her life by connecting to the Mind, Body and Soul.

Dive into the healing power of somatic practices and holding space for your body to heal in this week’s episode with special guest, Dominiece Clifton.

Dominiece is the Founder of Move And Still, Nourish Wellness Collective, and the host of the School of Healing podcast. She is a lifelong learner, speaker, and author. She recently published a new book Hold Space To Heal, which offers 7 somatic approaches to release stress & trauma from the body. A self-proclaimed stress-pert, registered yoga instructor, and trauma-informed breathwork and meditation facilitator, she is passionate about educating others on how to manage stress more efficiently and release trauma from their bodies.

In this episode, you'll hear…

• Dominiece’s story of becoming a “stress-pert”, author, podcaster, entrepreneur, and founder of Move And Still

• Dominiece’s journey of releasing unaddressed trauma from childhood

• How stress impacts the body + somatic healing as a key component in weight loss

• What somatic work means + why it’s so important 

• 7 somatic practices you can use to release trauma, stress, anxiety, and mental blocks

• A somatic practice you can use anytime, anywhere to calm down

• The mind-body connection & the importance of holding space for the body and using somatic practices for healing from mental illness 

• The meaning of healing as returning to wholeness & remembering the most authentic version of ourselves 

• The importance of holding space to allow your body to release trauma, instead of just talking about it and understanding it

• How to release trauma, ease stress, and foster holistic well-being using somatic practices

• Why we can’t selectively numb our emotions + how holding space to heal can unlock your ability to feel

• What meditation is all about & how to get started with meditation when you’re new to mindfulness 

• Ecotherapy & how nature can be healing

• Overachieving as a way to mask feelings + how to remove the mask and find your empowerment

…and so much more! 

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Are you struggling with testing anxiety and looking for effective ways to conquer it and perform your best during exams? This episode is for you!

In this episode of Anxious & Ambitious, we have a special guest, Shara Ruffin, Founder and CEO of "Journey To Licensure," a consulting company that combines wellness, clinical supervision, and professional development coaching to support social workers through the challenging licensure examination process.

We talk about…

• How Shara’s personal journey with failing the licensing exams to be a Social Worker led her to founding her consulting company, “Journey To Licensure”

• How getting a diagnosis of ADHD helped Shara to understand how she learns and pass her exams

• How to overcome the fear and anxiety associated with testing 

• How to reframe your relationship with failure to regain confidence in your abilities after failed testing attempts 

• Understanding the thought-feeling-behavior cycle and how to leverage it to change your reaction to testing

• How presence and mindfulness can help you to pass your exams

• How to ground yourself and using your senses to move through stress somatically 

• Simple tools and tactics you can use to move through testing anxiety

• How getting diagnosed & getting on medication to take care of her mental health 

• The power of your breath for connecting to your body and the present moment to calm your mind 

• Your breath as an anchor that holds your ship down in the storm of anxiety 

• Practices to do leading up to the exam to manage your testing anxiety ahead of time 

• Test day: what to do on the day of your test to set yourself up for success

• What to do if you start to feel anxious mid-exam to refocus and finish strong 

• How to pace yourself and stop stressing about the time you have left on a test 

• The surprising key to overcoming test anxiety 

• How to condition yourself and train your mind

• How to harness the most powerful tool you have to elevate your chances of testing success! 

…and so much more! 

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Are you tired of your mind running wild with constant overthinking and invasive thoughts? In this episode, we reveal how training your mind is surprisingly similar to training a dog. Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of subconscious mind training, where we draw intriguing parallels between mind and canine behaviour. Stay tuned to unleash the secrets to a calmer, more focused mind!

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It's time to break free from the autopilot go-go-go mode that can lead to burnout, and start prioritizing your needs! Today’s guest is Sara Brush -- Co-Founder of The Centering Cooperative and Wellness Coach who helps people build stronger relationships with themselves, manage stress, and prioritize taking care of themselves first. 

Sara has a BA in Environmental Science, an Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach certification, a Desire Map & Heart Centered Facilitator License, 7+ years homeschool teaching experience, and 10+years in floodplain mapping & project management. 

Sara has experienced anxiety for as long as she can remember and experienced panic attacks during times of big transition and overwhelm. We dive into her personal experience with anxiety and burnout, and share lessons around how we can conquer anxiety, find balance, and thrive holistically.

We chat about…

• Sara’s personal experience with anxiety and the breaking point where she burned out & started to make a change

• The solutions Sara received in the medical world and what led her to take a holistic approach to her health

• The shift that allowed Sara to start prioritizing her needs and find balance between family and career 

• How anxiety can manifest differently in different scenarios and different phases of life & how we can manage anxiety differently according to the situation

• Sara’s go-to for anxiety management at this point in her life

• How to create a habit of checking in with yourself to get off the autopilot go-go-go mode and take care of your needs to create sustainable success

• Some check-in questions to help you understand your needs in the moment 

• The importance of asking for outside help from a partner, friend, coach, or therapist to shift your perspective and get unstuck

• Fight vs. flight vs. freeze + the power in recognizing your go-to stress response 

• How to recognize when you are in a regulated state compared to a dysregulated state so you can better regulate yourself in the face of stressors

• How to foster self-awareness, self-compassion, self-clarity, and self-confidence in your life

• The importance of creativity and play in adult life

• The Centering Collective & what makes their work unique

• The company culture of businesses that support holistic wellness for their employees & how this can benefit business growth

…and so much more! 

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Are you craving a career breakthrough? What if a career break could become the catalyst for your success? Get ready to be inspired by the incredible Katrina McGhee, a true authority in the realm of career breaks. As the esteemed author of "Taking a Career Break for Dummies" and a wealth of expertise under her belt, Katrina is on a mission to guide mid-career professionals towards transformative life breaks that not only bring happiness but also foster growth and lasting change. Join us in our eye-opening podcast episode as Katrina shares her invaluable insights, empowering you to design your own career break that propels your journey forward and sets you on the path to a fulfilling and successful life. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a renowned expert and unlock the secrets to a life-changing career break experience.

We chat about…

• Reframining career breaks: why career breaks can propel your career, not destroy it

• The feelings that came up when Katrina took her first career break 

• How Katrina used a career break to heal from grief, travel the world, and reconnect with her passion and purpose

• Why it’s important to prioritize yourself and your needs 

• How a career break can help you stand out from the crowd of applications, upscale your career, and land your dream job

• How to stop focusing on the red flags, and start chasing the green flags in your life!

• The first step in taking a career break 

• The importance of proactive planning for your career break & how to properly prepare for a powerful career break that will fulfill your needs

• Lessons learned from traveling the world solo as a young woman & how to feel comfortable and confident traveling alone

• Katrina’s favorite places she has traveled to (after visiting 40+ countries!)

• How to pre-plan for re-entry into your career after your career break 

• How proper planning can help you ditch anxiety and truly enjoy your career break (instead of freaking out!!)

• Why re-entry after a career break is easier than you might think! 

• How Katrina landed 5 job offers + her dream job after her career break! 

• Updates on Katrina’s upcoming book, "Taking a Career Break for Dummies." 

• The power of creating a belief that allows you to break through anxiety and go after your dreams! 

…and so much more!

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Prepare to embark on a transformative journey as we dive deep into the power of perspective and how it influences our experience of life. Join Nicole, your guide and fellow adventurer, as she shares captivating tales that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of excitement, frustration, and ultimately, empowerment!

In this episode, Nicole explores the fascinating link between perspective and anxiety, unraveling the mysterious ways in which our viewpoints shape our emotional state. Get ready to uncover the hidden truths that lie beneath the surface as she shares a mesmerizing parable that will leave you pondering the complexities of perception.

But it doesn't end there. Nicole is on a mission to equip you with practical techniques that will revolutionize your outlook on life. Discover the power to shift your perspective and regain control over your experiences. Whether you're seeking to infuse your days with wonder, seize control of your experiences, or unleash the untapped magic that lies within, this captivating episode is an absolute must-listen!

Tune in to the episode to empower yourself through the limitless potential of perspective. Get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and true empowerment. The power to transform your life is within your grasp. Embrace it today!

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Are you ready to unleash your full potential and make your dreams a reality? Join us in this empowering episode as we delve into the transformative power of going all in on your ambitions. 

Nicole dives into the importance of fully committing to your dreams and ambitions & explores how going all in can impact your success in both life and business, drawing from her own personal experiences. She shares the power of making a decision and cutting off other options, allowing you to be fully dedicated to your chosen path. She also debunks common advice like "keeping your options open" and "not burning bridges" and explains why going all in is crucial for manifesting your dreams. 

Discover why it's crucial to leave doubt behind and fully invest in your dreams, whether they're personal or business-related. L​​earn how this unwavering commitment creates a powerful momentum that propels you forward, even in the face of challenges.

Whether you're experiencing self-doubt, facing limiting beliefs, or seeking the courage to take that leap of faith, this episode will inspire you to embrace your ambitions fully. Don't settle for a life of mediocrity when you have the potential to achieve greatness. Tune in now and discover the keys to unlocking your extraordinary future.

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In this short and sweet episode, Nicole is sharing her heartfelt gratitude for one incredible year of the Anxious & Ambitious podcast! It's been an exciting journey, filled with thought-provoking conversations, heartwarming stories, and motivation--and we couldn't have done it without you, our amazing listeners! In today's episode we take a moment to reflect, express our gratitude, and talk about what is next for the Anxious and Ambitious podcast! So join us in celebrating our one year birthday!

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May is Mental Health Awareness month! In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, Nicole is diving into the importance of mental health awareness and the impact it has on individuals, workplaces, and society as a whole. 

Mental health is just as important as physical health and can impact every aspect of our lives! By reducing stigma and discrimination against those with mental health conditions, we can reduce stigma and discrimination against people who are living with mental health conditions & increase access to mental health services by encouraging people to seek help when they need it. 

Nicole encourages listeners to prioritize their mental well-being through self-care and seeking help when necessary, and offers practical advice on how to raise awareness, support those in need, and advocate for policies that prioritize mental well-being. Listen in to learn how you can make a difference during Mental Health Awareness Month!

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Is perfectionism paralyzing you from pursuing your passion? In this episode, Nicole explores the topic of perfectionism--the signs, causes, and how to overcome it. She discusses how perfectionism can be both a cause and a symptom of anxiety, and how it can become a vicious cycle. She also dives into the underlying reasons why we adopt perfectionism as a strategy to avoid shame and disappointment, and how it can hold us back from achieving our goals. With practical tips and insights, she offers strategies for developing a more realistic and self-compassionate approach to life. Listen to the episode to uncover the truth behind perfectionism and learn to embrace your imperfections so you can overcome perfectionism and anxiety, and pursue your passion!

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Do you find yourself struggling to get through busy weeks without feeling overwhelmed and anxious? On this episode, we explore practical tips and strategies to help ambitious women manage anxiety and exhaustion during busy times. Many high-achieving women experience feelings of overwhelm and anxiety when trying to balance work, personal life, and other responsibilities. Today, Nicole discusses some of the common triggers of anxiety and exhaustion, and offers insights into how to better manage these feelings. From setting realistic goals and boundaries, to developing self-care routines and learning to delegate tasks, she shares a range of approaches to help you maintain a sense of balance and control in your life. Tune in to discover ways to prioritize your well-being and thrive, even during the busiest of weeks!

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Have you ever dreamed of seeing your name on the cover of a book, but your anxiety and self-doubt keep getting in the way? Or maybe you’re sitting on a great book idea, but feeling completely overwhelmed by the self-publishing process? Today’s episode is for you! 

Join us as self-published author Tara Hayes shares her journey from anxiety to becoming an author and how she overcame the challenges of self-publishing. Discover her tips and tricks for navigating anxiety as a writer, and learn how to successfully publish your own book. Don't let fear and self-doubt hold you back from your dream of becoming an author – tune in now!

Today’s guest is Tara Hayes, a self-published author of Irrational to Rational and Panic to Picnic, a self-proclaimed anxiety advocate, and the owner and CEO of Tarafied Publishing, LLC. 

We talk all about how to publish your very own book, even if you're shaking in your boots! Tara knows all about the struggle of overcoming fear and anxiety as a writer, and she's here to share all of her juicy tips and tricks with you.

You’ll hear…

• Tara’s journey as a self-published author of two self-help books

• Navigating anxiety that comes along with self-publishing 

• Mistakes to avoid when self-publishing for the first time

• The first steps you need to take to publish your book successfully

• How to get out of your comfort zone and put yourself out there, even if you’re an introvert

• The biggest mistakes people make when self-publishing + how to avoid them

• The tools and resources that have been most helpful for Tara in navigating anxiety as an author and entrepreneur

• How entrepreneurship, self-care, and self-love are intertwined

• How to identify the fear behind your anxiety around being an author (e.g., the fear of judgment) 

• Why you don’t need to be fearless to be an author + how to finally self-publish your book, even through fear!

…and much more!

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Do you struggle with people-pleasing, imposter syndrome, or anxiety? Are you feeling stuck or unmotivated, but don't know why? 

On this episode of the Anxious & Ambitious podcast, we're joined by Spiritual Mentor and Reiki Practitioner, Radiance Thompson, to explore the powerful impact of mother and father wounds on our personal and professional lives. Tune in as we uncover the root causes of these wounds and learn practical strategies for healing and up-leveling our businesses.

We chat about…

• What the terms “mother wounds” and “father wounds” really mean

• How mother & father wounds can show up in building a business as an entrepreneur

• The real reason you might be over-delivering & questioning your true worth

• How people pleasing can be related to the mother wound + how this might be showing up in your business

• Why your mother & father wounds are not exclusive to the gender 

• How to identify the root cause of lack of motivation and/or not being able to see it through

• The three 7-year cycles in your childhood & how they impact on your development as an adult

• Why anger, rejection, and resentment towards our parents can lead us to rejecting a parts of ourselves 

• An exercise you can use to heal mother and father wounds + reclaim your life force energy

• How mother and father wounds can show up as imposter syndrome, anxiety, & other negative thought patterns

• Why anxiety can be a symptom of being highly sensitive and where high sensitivity can come from 

• How to escape the circle of doing and start taking aligned action and making real progress

• Brain coherence, heart coherence and how to use these to regulate your thoughts and emotions 

• An exercise you can use to reprogram your brain & body to respond in new ways

• How to show up as the best and higher version of yourself + awareness as the first step

…and SO much more! 

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Today’s guest is Richard Yee (aka Rick), the Owner of The Warriors Way Mindset and the author of “Everything Is a Choice”. Rick is more than just your typical mindset coach--he goes beyond traditional coaching and to create rapid transformation for his clients. Instead of just coaching his clients through their current problem, he teaches them how to develop a warrior’s mindset 

We chat about…

• Rick’s unique approach to mindset coaching & how he helps others develop a warrior’s mindset

• Why anxiety is actually a strength 

• Finding presence in the present to leverage your superpowers 

• How to harness your advanced abstract feeling and creative imagination as a gift, instead of a curse

• Fear as a natural part of growth and why “each level brings a new devil” 

• How to leverage your problem solving skills, creative thinking, resourcefulness, and support system to find confidence in uncertainty

• The relationship between comparison and anxiety

• Why we get so far from authenticity to avoid comparison & how to remove the masks to get back to your true self

• The 3 things men and women desire in relationship 

• Asking the question, “when should a woman settle?”

• Women are paving the way and making our own rules for how to play two roles 

• Debating masculine and feminine energies--are they really “masculine” and “feminine”?

• Rick’s experience of hitting rock bottom & how he used this as a powerful moment for transformation

• Why everything is a choice & how to make choices more easily by getting comfortable with change

• How to ditch the stuff you’re carrying that isn’t yours and identify who you really are 

• The real reason change is so hard + how to get over the fear of change

• Using awareness to move through anxiety, panic, and other difficult emotions 

…and SO much more!

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Today’s guest is Sheila Darcey, founder of SketchPoetic, LA based artist and author of "Sketch by Sketch - A Creative Path to Emotional Healing & Transformation". The purpose of her work is to elevate art as a tool for emotional expression, self reflection, and healing. In this conversation, we explore how sketching can be a powerful tool for emotional healing, self-discovery, and transformation.

We chat about…

• How a fear of flying led Sheila to discover her anxiety and find sketching
• How sketching helped Sheila find connection to her body, the present moment, and herself
• The “monkey brain” and how sketching can help us express it in a healthy way
• How sketching can help us reconnect with faith, divine femininity, and our feelings & emotions
• How sketching started as a way to address anxiety and became a spiritual path
• Why Sheila uses the word “sketching” and not “drawing”
• Sketching as energetic release within the safe container of a piece of paper
• Why people often misunderstand how art heals
• Why Sheila doesn’t do vision boards anyone + what to do instead
• Feeling as healing, and using sketching as a way to feel and to heal
• The difference between feelings and emotions
• Sketching as a process of surrendering
• Why you don’t need to be an artist to sketch & how to detach from the finished outcome
• Getting real about our experiences with an eating disorder
• Why physical pain can feel soothing to emotional pain
• One of Sheila’s most profound moments when sketching
• Sheila stepping into her art full-time and the emotions that have come up for her

…and so much more!

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On today’s episode of the Anxious & Ambitious Podcast, Nicole talks with motivational speaker and author of “Sustainable Excellence”, Terry Tucker. Despite being diagnosed with a rare form of melanoma and having his leg amputated, Terry has embraced the pain and suffering to elevate himself to another level of strength. He continues to spread positivity and light, even through his cancer battle, and is an inspiration to anyone who is struggling to overcome anything. Terry inspires us to uncover resilience within ourselves and pursue a life of purpose, passion, and love, no matter what challenges life throws at us.

We chat about…

• Terry’s career journey to becoming the motivational author and speaker
• Navigating fear and overwhelm in high-stress situations
• Key life lessons Terry learned from working in law enforcement
• Self-talk & why we need to be careful how we talk to ourselves
• The meaning of “sustainable excellence”
• Terry’s living cancer journey
• How Terry maintains positivity and stays resilient through the ups and downs
• How times of suffering can often be a time for transformation
• Why life is a team game
• The 3 F’s: faith, family, and friends
• Terry’s 4 truths & how he has applied them in his life
• Why your occupation & purpose don’t have to be the same thing
• What it takes to be a cancer warrior + how we can all be warriors

…and so much more!

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Is working hard, being responsible, always putting others first, overly-caring, people-pleasing, hiding your emotions--all the things we do to stay on top of things and in control--serving you? Or could it be harming you?

Today’s guest is Karin Del Maestro, a Health & Transformation Coach who has been working in the health and wellness fields for 20+ years. But, it was after her own Breast Cancer and BRCA2 diagnosis in 2018 that she realized she was uniquely qualified to serve breast cancer survivors, helping them after treatment has ended, to get back their get-up-and-go, stop putting their needs on the back burner and nurture their courage to go out and create their best life yet!

Karin specializes in working with Breast Cancer Survivors, Genetic Mutation Carriers & Healthy Lifestyle Seekers who readily focus their time and energy on their loved ones, but find it challenging to make time to take care of themselves.

We chat about…

• Karin’s journey over the past decade & how she used it for personal growth
• The #1 thing that has helped Karin navigate the challenges she has faced
• Why self-care is not selfish and how to make time for self-care as a busy woman
• Anxiety and uncertainty and how to stay grounded amongst the chaos of the unknown
• The kryptonite to anxiety
• How personality traits and characteristics correlate with cancer diagnoses
• People pleasing and how it might not be serving you, your health & your wellness
• Ambition & the difference between putting in the work and being too busy
• The warning signs and nudges from the universe that preceded Karin’s breast cancer diagnosis
• Trauma as a wake-up call
• The importance of examining the stories we tell ourselves
• Karin's formula for thriving
• Why self-care is a non-negotiable--before, during, and after a crisis
• The question you should be asking yourself every day
• How to lighten the load to move forward with more ease

…and so much more!

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Today’s guest is KYRIAKI aka Katie Elizabeth Chonacas. She’s a Greek American actor, producer, director, musician, voice-over artist, industry coach, podcaster, and published author. She hosts the top podcast “She’s All Over The Place” which inspires others to walk the path of their dreams and live their own creative life.

Have you ever dreamed of being an actor or an artist? Or perhaps just dreamed of doing what your heart desires…instead of what you think or have been told that you should be or do? In this episode, we talk about how you can get out of your own way and believe in yourself, no matter what your inner voice or the people around you are telling you. We dive deep into how you can use your emotions as creative energy and embrace your ambitions as a multi-passionate artist. 

We chat about...

• How we can support ourselves and our ambitions as a young adult in this world, without burning out 
• The emotions that have come up with being a multi-passionate, ambitious artist
• How Katie unlocked the power of her emotions as an empath & highly sensitive person (HSP)
• How we can take our emotions and transmute that energy into something creative
• The importance of choosing who you share things with to protect yourself and your creative energy 
• The importance of keeping a clear canvas for your manifestations 
• How to get into acting, media, and the arts as a newbie 
• Imposter syndrome, perfectionism & how to stop getting in your own way of achieving your dreams
• How to believe in yourself and be kind to yourself, even through ups and downs
• How Katie got started with NFTs + how she used her NFT selfie series to capture and express her real, raw emotions 
• The power of vulnerability and sharing yourself authentically and poetically
• How to harness your power as a woman
• How to shift your mentality from “I have to do this” to “I get to do this”

...and so much more!

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We all encounter fear and challenges along the journey of life. How can we let our fears drive us forwards, instead of holding us back? In this episode, Nicole talks with Kevin Palmieri, the founder and co-host of the Next Level University podcast.

Early in his life, Kevin found “success”, but after a brush with suicide he realized he wasn´t living a life he truly wanted. He became passionate about self improvement and decided to make it his purpose in life to impact as many people as possible by becoming a role model podcaster and speaker.

He has succeeded to make his podcast one of the top 100 with over 1000 episodes and listened in over 125 countries. He has taken his life to the next level and achieved both personal and professional success.

We chat about…

• Kevin’s personal and professional journey & how he navigated the emotions that came up along the way
• Why Kevin started podcasting and how he went from living his life unconscious to “hyperconscious”
• What most people misunderstand about wealth and success
• How Kevin found a passion for podcasting
• The #1 lesson that changed Kevin’s life
• How to stay consistent & achieve sustainable success
• How you can let your fears drive you, instead of paralyzing you
• How to navigate the anxiety of stepping outside of your comfort zone
• How Kevin grew his emotional intelligence and got comfortable being vulnerable
• Why vulnerability is a superpower
• Kevin’s biggest limiting belief and how he how he has learned to own it

…and so much more!

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Today’s guest is Avigail Gimpel, the author of HyperHealing, The Empowered Parent’s Complete Guide to Raising a Healthy Child with ADHD Symptoms (a #1 best seller on Amazon), and HyperHealing, Show me the Science!

While teaching 3rd grade in an inclusion classroom, she developed a successful intervention program for her students struggling with ADHD symptoms. She’s achieved advanced degrees in teaching children with Dyslexia and cognitive education for children with ADHD symptoms.

After finding her own kids with ADHD have very similar symptoms, she immersed herself in developing treatment options for ADHD for her own six kids and struggling students. Now, she educates parents to become ADHD coaches to their children.

If you’ve ever received a mental illness diagnosis and were left feeling confused, this episode is for you! We’re talking all about why your brain is NOT broken and how we can get to the root of ADHD and anxiety symptoms.

We talk about…

• Avigail's experience as a young mom of children with ADHD symptoms
• Navigating the confusion around the diagnosis of ADHD
• The importance of listening to your inner voice and intuition as a parent
• Digging into the literature around ADHD and the brain
• The most common root causes of ADHD and how to identify them
• Instant gratification personality
• Gut dysbiosis & how diet change can lead to mental illness
• What “hyper-healing” means
• The importance of healing yourself first, especially as a parent
• How to identify and release your “curses”
• Navigating the anxiety of being an author & releasing books
• Why your child is an entire world (and you are, too!) & how to take a holistic approach to health
• The original purpose of diagnosis & what an ADHD diagnosis really means

…and so much more!

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If you are an ambitious woman who never stops to take a breath--today’s episode is for you. Today, my guest is Chris L. Johnson, a psychologist, mindfulness teacher, executive leadership coach, Master Somatic Coach, business owner, and author of The Leadership Pause.

Chris is a thought leader in the area of embodied learning and leadership, and she empowers us to develop a new way of working, a new way of being, a new way of doing business, and a new way to work with stress and anxiety. This new way all starts with a pause and Chris explains how our future success depends on our ability to pause.

One of the things I love about Chris is how she takes the ideas of mindfulness and taking a pause, and expands them in a way that is truly powerful--she goes beyond helping us find presence, to embodying that presence and using the pause to propel us forwards.

We chat about…

• The power of the pause
• How we can expand time
• What a “pause” really means and why we all need to embody pausing
• Why taking a pause is so important, especially as a leader
• Power stress and sacrifice syndrome
• How to turn high pressure moments into opportunities
• How to navigate the white waters of today’s chaotic world
• Why stress isn’t inherently bad + how to use it in productive ways
• The power of body-based practices, like Aikido martial arts, for managing anxiety
• How to take a pause to shift your perspective and make a plan of action, even in times of panic
• Shame and how it can lead to depression or anxiety

…and SO much more!

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I know you are ambitious and want to achieve all the things, but what if you already have them all within you? In this episode we talk about how to generate motivation, validation, self-worth, safety, success, and happiness from within + make the internal shifts needed to make our dreams a reality.

Today’s guest is Amanda Lauren Blau. Amanda helps men and women who feel like something is missing in their life, embrace what’s truly calling to them, and create the life of their dreams. Through a combination of coaching psychology, reiki energy work, somatic breathwork, and psychic readings where she brings forward messages and guidance from the client’s higher self and spirit team, Amanda helps each client fully align with their soul’s purpose so they can start living from a place of deep connection and inspiration, and begin standing in their innate power.

We chat about…

• Amanda’s journey from powerlifting and personal training to becoming a soul alignment coach
• How anxiety can fuel our ambitions
• The connection between emotions and eating/exercise
• How to listen to your intuition, instead of the “shoulds”
• Why doing less and slowing down can help you to achieve more
• How to feel safe in an unsafe world
• How to release the need for control and feel comfortable in uncertainty
• How to develop a renewed relationship with your inner critic
• Why your anxiety should not be your motivator + how to stay motivated, without feeling anxious
• How to stop relying on external validation and find validation within
• How to achieve your goals by examining what you need, what you want, and what you have
• Manifestation & why your internal energetic frequency creates your external reality
• How to shift YOU first in order to achieve your dreams
• Why anxiety is not necessarily a bad thing

...and so much more!

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Boundaries are much more than just a buzz word--there is truly an art to boundaries. We can go about setting boundaries in a way that feels abundant and expansive, not controlling and restrictive--and in this episode we are going to talk about how.

Today’s guest, Krista Resnick, is a boundary expert, podcaster, master coach, and mother of 3 with a passion for boundaries. Krista helps hundreds of women across the globe to tap into the transformative power of embodying healthy boundaries. She strongly believes that a well boundaried life empowers women to stop people-pleasing and come back home to themselves so they can create lives and relationships that are purposeful and passion-fueled.

We chat about…

• The art of boundaries and how to embody boundaries
• Why the hustle comes with a price tag + how to achieve your dreams, without burning out
• How to define boundaries (& it’s not what you think!)
• How Krista moved beyond people-pleasing and became a boundary boss
• Why many of us create boundaries from a rigid, wounded place + how to heal to set healthy boundaries
• Internal vs. external boundaries
• The importance of getting out of head and into your body
• Boundaries from a nervous system perspective
• BEAT and how to use this acronym to set better boundaries
• How to stop being the “yes” girl & avoid burnout

…and so much more!

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Do you ever feel like it’s a struggle to find balance in today’s world? As a high-achieving woman it can feel overwhelming at times, right? Today’s episode is for you! Nicole is joined by Dr. Bryana Gregory, a Women's Wellness Coach working with high-achieving women, helping them squash overwhelm and live their most healthy, abundant and fulfilled life. Bryana is a formally trained pharmacist, but she now practices in the holistic medicine space, where she focuses on healing women from the inside out.

Bryana has struggled with her own health challenges in the past, and was failed by conventional medicine - which led her to coaching other busy working female professionals to get healthy. Bryana's passion is leading women to realize their potential in health and living a rich lifestyle, full of purpose. She believes that within each one of us, there is an untamed, refined, unstoppable woman longing to show up as her most abundant self.

We chat about…

• Healing anxiety from the inside out
• What it means to be an untamed, refined, unstoppable woman
• The mind-body connection with anxiety
• The gut as the second brain + how it can impact your experience of anxiety
• How to go from surviving to truly thriving by focusing on staying balanced
• Squashing overwhelm with balance and consistency
• The dangers of an overmedicated society + how to develop your personalized plan for holistic health and wellness
• Why anxiety is a symptom + how to get to the root of your anxiety
• The #1 most common challenge high-achieving women deal with
• Eating + how your diet can help with your emotional and mental health
• Grounding practices and how they can help calm anxiety
• Why we need to find our root cause answers, instead of just treating the symptoms
• The importance of looking at the whole picture of our health, instead of just pieces of the puzzle

…and so much more!

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Today’s guest is Stephanie Jameson, a two time Simon and Schuster published author who is passionate about helping others unlearn/relearn as they move through their awakening transformation.

Through intuitive work and coaching, Stephanie is committed to helping others connect with spirit as well as offer guidance that can help heal inner child wounding, karmic patterns & conditioned beliefs that keep them from living in alignment with the abundance they are truly worthy of. She enjoys helping others bridge the gap between logic and spirit as they begin to courageously honor and align with their heart’s wisdom.

We chat about…

• Stephanie’s experience of learning to trust her intuition
• Symptoms you are awakening and growing (hint: anxiety is one of them!)
• Why anxiety and awakening often go hand-in-hand
• Why it’s ok to be anxious as you step into a new version of yourself
• Affirmations for someone who is anxious & ambitious
• Why sensitive people are often afraid to be seen
• How Stephanie discovered & fostered her intuitive gifts
• How to honour your intuition and trust the signs the universe sends you
• The importance of doing inner child work and reparenting yourself
• How to develop a relationship with your inner child
• How to stay grounded as an empath to prevent burnout
• Journaling and the grounding power it has to bring you back into the moment
• Choosing love over fear

…and so much more!

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Today’s guest is John Katsavos. John has been a personal trainer for 13 years and been in and out of the martial arts world for the past 30 years. After battling with depression and isolation and a brief thought of attempting suicide in his mid twenties, he knew he had to change. He started doing little things and over time (20 years) he has developed a system that helps people control depression through exercise, healthy eating, and martial arts hacks in a holistic manner.

I was also recently a guest on John’s podcast, The Fitness Oracle, and it was great to flip the script to get to know more about him and his experiences. 

John shares insight into his own experiences with fear, depression & anxiety and how fitness has helped him move through these emotions + lessons he has learned along the way that we can all apply to our lives--right away!

We chat about…

• John’s experience navigating fear, anxiety & depression
• How martial arts can change your relationship with fear
• Systema + how it has helped John manage fear and anxiety
• The simple breathing exercise that can help you to overcome fear
• Why fear can be your greatest teacher 
• The 4 Pillars of Fitness + the one we most often neglect
• How fitness can help us move through fear and other difficult emotions
• How to use the gym to overcome negative self-talk
• How the timing of your workout could make or break your muscle building + your stress!
• His podcast, The Fitness Oracle + the episode he learned the most from

…and so much more!

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Today’s guest is Magdalena Tatarczewska. Magda is an Entrepreneur, ICF Certified Coach, Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner and Emotional Intelligence Analyst with over 10 years of Business and Leadership experience in the technology space who now uses spiritual science, astrology and human design to help individuals become more fulfilled in work and life.

We chat about…

• Magda’s experience with anxiety in school
• How she overcame glossophobia, fear of math during childhood
• Astrology & how understanding our chart can help in career and life
• What Human Design is + how it ties into her coaching
• Human design + what our authority can tell us about how we should make decisions
• Why self-discovery can help you develop a solid foundation for self-confidence
• Magda’s journey to becoming a solopreneur and coach
• Journaling and how to use it to help with anxiety and depression
• Emotional intelligence & why many of us are not actually aware of how we feel
• Why we need to live in alignment with our true selves, instead of on auto pilot, to avoid burning out
• The importance of understanding your core values
• Why we all have limiting beliefs + how to rewire them using Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
• Why there’s no such thing as perfection in business
• The meaning behind “phoenix” in her brand
• How magic transformation can come out of periods of discomfort

…and so much more!

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“The only way I was going to be able to walk through and overcome the fears that I was facing was to make my faith greater than my fears.”  -- Crystal Freie

Today’s special guest is Crystal Freie--a vibrant and encouraging Podcast Host, Speaker, and Author, helping people around the world discover God’s word and transform their lives through deepening their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Crystal and Nicole dive deep into a discussion around fear and faith and how we can use faith--whatever that looks like for you--to overcome challenges and achieve our dreams!

They talk about…

• How to use faith to overcome fear
• Crystal’s experience with anxiety in her personal + professional life
• Imposter syndrome + how to use faith to overcome it
• How to remove your mask of and find  true empowerment
• How Crystal leaned into her faith to left her toxic job + pursue her purpose
• How to stop negative self-talk & get out of your own way
• How faith can be used as the antidote to fear
• Why fear is so common + how to face your fear
• How to move forward in faith, even through uncertainty
• How to create alignment with your ambitions
• How to move through shame and feel confident sharing your story

…and so much more!

This is a shorter solo-cast with your host, Nicole. She talks about her recent experiences of anxiety as she has been starting to share more of her story. She explores why it can feel so difficult to share our authentic truth, without filter. Plus, what to do when you start to overthink it and feel anxious about it, even after the fact! She talks about shame, imposter syndrome, limiting beliefs, and more.

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Today’s guests are Emily and Stephanie, the hosts of the podcast Cycle Chats--a podcast to help millennial women break the cycle, empower each other through education, and inspire each other to start changing the narrative of what it means to be a woman.

They are both educators who are constantly looking to grow, change, and evolve into the best versions of themselves, and hope that through sharing their experiences, and helping to educate those around them that they can start creating the ripples to help the waves of change.

We chat about…

• How Stephanie and Emily first became friends & started their podcast
• Cycle Chats and women empowerment
• Stephanie’s experience navigating “disordered” anxiety
• Panic attacks + how anxiety landed Stephanie in the hospital
• What has helped Stephanie in managing her anxiety
• Emily’s experience navigating “everyday” anxiety
• How Emily supports Stephanie with her mental health
• How to support your friends through their anxiety
• How to lean on your support system, while learning to become your own safe person
• Anxiety as a teacher & how it can make you stronger
• Their new YouTube show, Chit Chats + how they navigate the pressure of doing an unedited show

…and so much more!

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Today’s guest is Manisha Tare, a Somatic Healing Practitioner & Mentor for highly sensitive and empathic women who have people pleasing tendencies and want support to prioritize their well-being, set better boundaries and be less affected by others' emotions and actions. Through a combination of trauma-informed healing modalities and mentoring, she supports her clients to heal their nervous systems so they can confidently ask for what they need and feel worthy of amazing relationships.

We dive deep in this conversation into how we can heal our nervous system and truly thrive as highly sensitive woman, and so much more! Manisha shares so many gold nuggets of wisdom in this episode, as well as strategies and actionable advice that you can implement right away!

We chat about…

• How to heal your nervous system using somatic healing
• How somatic work helps highly sensitive people to heal their nervous systems and decrease anxiety
• How co-regulation can help you to regulate your nervous system
• People pleasing and how it relates to being highly sensitive
• The importance of boundaries for anxious & ambitious women
• Why it can be so hard to set boundaries, especially as a highly sensitive person
• How to work with the nervous system to set strong boundaries in a way that feels good
• How to set boundaries in the workplace, even when it feels difficult
• How creating inner spaciousness can be the roadmap to inner peace
• How to self-soothe in a way that is effective and expansive
• How to release codependence and create healthy relationships
• Understanding why you’re “needy” + how to get your needs met, the right way
• Her podcast, The Transform Your Relationship Podcast

…and so much more!

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Today, Nicole shares the #1 thing that has helped her to overcome her chronic anxiety, after years of struggling with no avail. The best part is--it doesn't cost anything & has no side effects! You're not going to want to miss this one! 

If this episode resonates with you, please leave me a review or message me on Instagram or Facebook--I would love to hear your takeaways!

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Anxiety, Depression, Beyond Quantum Healing… we cover all this and more in this interview with Levern Franck -- teacher, mystic, healer, and Beyond Quantum Healing (BQH) practitioner.

We dive deep in this episode into Levern’s personal experiences with anxiety and depression, as well as the various modalities that she has learned to help herself and her clients including BQH, Access Bars, and more.

In this episode, we discuss…

• How to release overthinking using Access Bars
• Levern’s work as a psychic, Access Bars practitioner & BQH practitioner
• Untraditional modalities that can help with anxiety and depression
• How to get out of your head and into your body
• How nature can help us find presence and peace
• How to think about anxiety to allow it to pass with ease
• Presence process and how it can help with anxiety in the moment
• Beyond Quantum Healing (BQH) and how it can be used for physical and emotional healing

…and SO much more!

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Today I’m joined by Heidi Speaker, an ADHD Mom Coach and mother of 3 who takes moms from frazzled to FIT. Through her business, Growth & Gainz, her mission is to help women build sustainable habits and knowledge in all aspects of their health - physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual - so they have more energy and creativity to build a beautiful life they love in a body they’re proud of. She helps moms to get off the diet roller coaster for good and achieve their goals—even when life gets crazy.

We dive deep in this conversation about all things holistic healthy living and how we can create sustainable, maintainable health, even when it seems impossible.

We talk about…

• The 3 M’s: Meals, Mindset, and Movement
• How ADHD and anxiety are intertwined
• How to break through a plateau in your health and fitness
• How to mix strategy with mindset to sustainably take control your health
• How to let go of mom guilt and shame
• Why you need to ditch the “all-or-nothing” mindset + the mindset shift to bridge the gap
• The gym as therapy & how exercise can help us manage our emotions
• The #1 roadblock moms experience when it comes to self-care + how to overcome it
• Why being selfish with your health is the most selfless thing you can do as a mom
• Why overeating isn’t just about eating & how to think about the emotions behind your eating
• How to help your kids adopt a healthy lifestyle and become intuitive eaters
• The importance of taking a holistic outlook when it comes to your health
• How to stick to your healthy habits, even as a busy mom
• The Google Maps analogy and how we can use it to achieve our ambitious goals

…and SO much more!

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Tracy Williams is a Soul Empowerment Coach for Empaths and Intuitives, who helps people experiencing burnout and anxiety manage or all together eliminate triggering symptoms by digging deep into old beliefs and patterns in order to start the healing process.

Tracy is SO inspiring and has not only had her own experience being anxious & ambitious, but she also helps other women with anxiety find peace within themselves so they can feel empowered to lead the lives they want.

We chat about…

• Tracy’s personal experience with anxiety as a nurse and in leaving her job
• Energy work & how we can use it to heal anxiety and ourselves
• Healing touch and energetic release
• How to find inner peace and grow your inner garden
• How we can find alignment and heal anxiety using the Akashic records
• Negative unjustified karma and how past life trauma can show up as anxiety in the present
• How we can use affirmations to control anxiety in the moment
• How crystals can help with anxiety + the best crystals for anxiety
• The interconnection between intuition, anxiety, and people pleasing
• Why empaths and people with anxiety often avoid confrontation + how we can own our power and speak our truth
• How to combine movement with meditation in a mindfulness practice
• How to transmute anxiety and other unwanted energy into something positive

…and so much more!

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Do you want to achieve success, without the stress? Achieve your ambitions, despite having anxiety? This episode is for you!

Today I am joined by Carol Davies, the “Passion Motivator”, a success coach based in Canada who helps stressed and busy women entrepreneurs get back to having balance in their lives, time for their family and friends, as well as time for fun! She helps them to discover their true passion and create a personal roadmap for their life so they can reach their true potential and be the best that they can possibly be.

We talk about…

• Success coaching for stressed and busy entrepreneurs
• The most common challenges on the road to entrepreneurial success + how to overcome them
• SMART goals and how to use them to achieve your dreams
• EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and tapping for anxiety
• NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) for anxiety
• Journaling for anxiety + the importance of writing for healing
• Success training for the mind & how can we use affirmations to achieve our ambitions
• The power of words & how we can use positive language to propel your success
• How to get out of your comfort zone and create a plan for success
• How to get out of your head and build your self-belief
• How to find time for self-care, even as a busy entrepreneur
• How to grow your self-confidence and self-belief

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