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Welcome to the newly rebranded, Getting Sh*t Done podcast, formerly known as Adulting With CJ.  This week we're talking about routines - what they are, what they aren't, and why you need them in your life. Learn how routines can: Contribute to your overall sense of meaning Create the "nurture" aspect of your personality Deactivate your flight or fight instincts   Resources mentioned: Free Guide: How to Shave 10 Hours off Your Work Week   Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website    

In this final show of 2020, I'm sharing my thoughts about what Christmas doesn't mean to me as well as my ideas for 2021. In this episode, you'll hear: What Christmas is going to look like at our house Blood is not thicker than water and what the quote really means A New Year's Eve tradition How I'm pivoting my business for 2021   Resource mentioned: Butter Swim Biscuit Recipe   Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website   Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

Today I'm sharing with you my mammogram experience and what you can expect on your first one. In this episode, you'll hear: Screening vs. Diagnostic mammogram How to get the best scans possible Why it's important to get your yearly screenings What to do if you don't have insurance Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

In this episode, I'm sharing with you my thoughts on turning 40 and how I'm choosing to look ahead rather than behind. In this episode, you'll hear: Scheduling your mammogram Taking care of your skin Why I feel therapy is important Saving for retirement My newest adventure Resources mentioned: The Ordinary Beauty, Skincare, Science, and You You Are a Badass Series Thou Shall Prosper Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

In this episode, I'm introducing you to my experience with barbershop music. In this episode, you'll hear: Where it all started What it means to compete in a chorus or quartet How I ended up in Kansas City with Vocal Standard Resources: Vocal Standard Chorus Vocal Standard on FB Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

In today's episode, I'm wrapping up my short series on leadership and leaving you with my final thoughts. In this episode, you'll hear: How to stop helping Why rubrics kill creativity Key takeaways from the series   Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

This week my good friend, Sheri Hart is back for round two. Sheri is an Associate Connections Director in Performance Content at VMLY&R. VMLY&R is a global brand experience agency made up of nearly 7,000 employees worldwide, with one of its principal offices in Kansas City.  Today, Sheri is going to tell us all about how to become a mentor to someone else. In this episode, you'll hear: Tools you should have in your mentor toolbox Open-ended conversations starters The importance of understanding the personality quirks of your mentee   Connect with Sheri: Sheri on LinkedIn   Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

This week I'm interviewing my good friend, Sheri Hart. Sheri is an Associate Connections Director in Performance Content at VMLY&R. VMLY&R is a global brand experience agency made up of nearly 7,000 employees worldwide, with one of its principal offices in Kansas City.  In this episode, you'll hear: What is a mentor? Why you should have a mentor How to find just the right person who will help you achieve your goals   Connect with Sheri: Sheri on LinkedIn   Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

This week I'm sharing with you the story about customer service from the book, Lunchmeat & Life Lessons: Sharing A Butcher's Wisdom. In this episode, you'll hear: How to leave a lasting impression Why you should own your mistakes Honesty is the best policy   Resources mentioned: Lunchmeat & Life Lessons by Mary B. Lucas   Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

In this episode, I'm sharing with you the story of the sex-crazed cardinal that wouldn't leave our backyard and how her story is like toxic work relationships I'm sure you've experienced.   In this episode, you'll hear: Why you don't mess with female Northern Cardinals during mating season How fear can motivate workplace behaviors What to do if you're in a toxic relationship at work   Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

This week I'm continuing on with the Enneagram types 5-9.  The cool part about the Enneagram is that it teaches you all about your personality as well as how other people think and feel.  In my opinion, the Enneagram is one of the most comprehensive personality inventories out there and if you've never heard of it, I'm breaking it down for you. In this episode, you'll hear: Enneagram Types 5-9 The basic fear and desire of each type How to effectively communicate with each type Resources mentioned: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions https://www.crystalknows.com/enneagram-test Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

There are all sorts of personality tests in the world but one of my personal favorites is the Enneagram.  The cool part about the Enneagram is that it teaches you all about your personality as well as how other people think and feel.  In my opinion, the Enneagram is one of the most comprehensive personality inventories out there. If you’ve never heard of the Enneagram, today I'm breaking it down for you. In this episode, you'll hear: Enneagram Types 1-4 The basic fear and desire of each type How to effectively communicate with each type Resources mentioned: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions https://www.crystalknows.com/enneagram-test Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

Have you ever been witness to someone who should never have been put into a leadership position?  You know the type, communication is a foreign concept, they expect you to be a mind reader, you must never question their judgment, and they expect blind allegiance.  On today's show, I'm introducing a new series about leadership. This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart as I am a first-born and natural leader, and also because I've always been curious about what makes for a great leader. In this episode, you'll hear: The three traits any great leader should possess Humility is not a weakness in a leader How to be an effective leader  Resources mentioned: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

On today's show, we're chatting about getting your house organized.  In this episode, you'll hear: How to get your closet organized for good  How to decide what to get rid of from your bathroom, kitchen, and storage areas Advice on setting up your basement or attic storage spaces Resources mentioned: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/hoarding-disorder Travel makeup bag Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

Today we're taking a look at how I've dealt with cabin fever and lack of focus, as well as my new morning and sleep routines. In this episode, you'll hear: How to calm the squirrels in your brain Establishing a morning routine My personal visualization technique Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

Today I'm taking a deeper look at the intuitive eating process as published by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch in their book, Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works. In this episode, you'll hear: The 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating How intuitive eating is not about dieting or losing weight My walk with the intuitive eating process Resources: Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

Today we're talking about habits - what they are, how they work, and if they are possible to change. In this episode, you'll hear: How your brain creates habits The Cue-Routine-Reward Habit Loop Examples of how habits work Resources: The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business On Combat The Psychology and Physiology 3rd Edition Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

Today I'm sharing with you the latest research on sugar addiction and intuitive eating. In this episode, you'll hear: Why sugar isn't the primary culprit for the obesity epidemic What intuitive eating is My story about weight and body image issues Resources: Sugar addiction: the state of the science Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works Fed Up Documentary Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

Today we're in part 2 of Advocating For Your Health and I'm telling you all about my latest experiences with new doctors. In this episode, you'll learn: Doctors aren't always right Why I love my new Endocrinologist How to get off the denial train and onto the feeling better platform Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.  

Today I share my journey on how I learned to advocate for myself and my health. In this episode, you'll learn: What it's like to go through a hysterectomy and oophorectomy How to survive a bowel prep Being prepared for a doctor's visit and more! Connect with Me: Facebook Instagram Website Please leave a Rating and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to do a review on Apple Podcasts.  Reviews on Apple Podcasts are one of the best ways to get the word out about podcasts.