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This is part one of a four part series on “Getting what you want.” And #1 on the list is to live healthier and feel better…which makes sense because a healthy lifestyle helps us feel vibrant and energized so we can contribute in meaningful ways to ourselves, our families and our careers. We know we can maintain this lifestyle by sleeping more, eating healthier, exercising more, and quitting bad habits that impede our progress. But do we DO those things?  No! Why on earth is that? Why don’t we consistently do the things that keep the “human machine” performing optimally? Why don’t we invest time into healthy living so we can feel amazing? In this episode, I’ll reveal some common “stories” you might be telling yourself that cause inconsistency in the practices that help you feel vibrant and energized. You’ll discover how to confront and overcome some of these challenges so you can live your best life. Listen in… Show Highlights Include: The 4 core practices we should engage in to add vitality and vibrancy to our lives. (05:57) The major reasons we don’t allocate enough effort to the practices that keep the human machine functioning optimally. (09:00) How neglecting sleep to savor alone time can negatively affect our health (and how to re-engineer that behavior). (12:55) The benefits of having a full-night’s rest (and why we should confront our inability to prioritize sleep). (17:25) The # 1 reason we don’t prioritize exercise and how to streamline your daily schedule to easily solve that problem. (24:45) To Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy Thinking about coaching? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

As we progress in our careers from office newbies to seasoned leaders, we face the challenge of updating our look to keep up with the image we want to project to the world.  It can all be confusing: trying to understand your style and what it means for your personal brand, and at the same time wearing what makes you feel confident and look good. So, the million dollar question is: How do you dress like the leader you are? Lizzie Edwards knows how.  In this episode, I talk with Lizzie, a London-based stylist with an uncanny knack for deconstructing exactly how we can create the image we want. She reveals how to start with the clothes you already have and ultimately create a wearable, stylish wardrobe that’s in line with your personal brand and projects the image you want.  Listen in… Show Highlights Include: How Lizzie’s past careers contributed to her career as a stylist and the one thing she invested in to accelerate her career to where she is now. (05:23) One overlooked attribute you can’t progress without, even if you have amazing taste. (11:30) The truth behind why even powerful women are stressed out about what to wear (and how it applies to other aspects of life) (13:52)  The biggest wardrobe mistakes professional women make that diminish their image. (17:20) How having an organized wardrobe can have a profound positive effect on your image. (17:28) How knowing the colors that work for you can define your signature style (and help you avoid shopping pointlessly online and offline) (22:00) Why your big picture is important when building your style and brand image. (29:25) Find Lizzie Edwards online at https://lizzieedwards.com or https://instagram.com/lizzieedwardsuk To download a free copy of "Dress Like the Leader You Are": https://BookHip.com/MCJARFX To get your colors done: https://yourcolorguru.com/ and use code "LizzieSentMe" for a discount Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy

January can be seductive with so many “new year new you” marketing messages. We can easily get swept up in the excitement and then crash and burn by taking on way too much at once. It’s not a great way to begin a new year. Instead, we could give ourselves the chance to restore order in our lives and ease into the year one day at  a time Let’s take a minute to get our body, mind and space  in order so we can get back in sync with ourselves before we take on whatever the next 12 months have in store. In this episode, I’ll share with you three aspects of your life you might want to get in order before you pick up speed this year. Listen in.. Show Highlights Include: Why you should pay attention to the words running through your mind (and how to get your head back in the game) (05:16) How to filter what you watch and read so you avoid things that kick off a negative inner dialogue (07:58)  How to ‘clear your cache’ and get your mind to run more efficiently, in order and with clarity. (12:10) 4 important health practices you can adopt to get your body in order. (16:11) Why you should prioritize decluttering and keeping your living and work spaces in order. (22:02) A step-by-step guide to apply these practices to get your mind, body and environment in order. (26:19) Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: https://brilliant-balance.com/energy/

Happy New Year to you! As I reflect on my years as an entrepreneur, I see that a lot of things have changed in the past 13 years. I’ve changed. My family has changed. My needs have changed. My dreams have even changed. I know that ALL of our lives are dynamic. We all change, learn new things, and face new challenges with every passing day. We’re dynamic. That’s why, going into the new year, I don’t want to guess what you need. I’d rather ask. In this short episode, I have one important question for you as we begin our journey into 2023 together. Will you answer it? Listen in… Show Highlights Include: What you can learn from my 13-year entrepreneurial journey (and how it relates to the question I have for you). (01:35) My one question for you (and how useful your answers are to our 2023 journey). (03:38) Why you don’t need to worry about mistakes when sending your answers (and how easy we made it for you to answer). (05:25) The best December episodes to revisit (or listen, if you missed them already) (08:07) Text or call: How can I help you this year? Text 513-268-3444 or call and leave a voice message! Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: https://brilliant-balance.com/energy/

As we get ready to turn the page and begin the new year, it’s a great time to slow down and reflect on the past one. When we press pause on the typical rhythms of our lives and take a little time to review everything that has happened and what we’ve learned, we can use those insights to move forward. So let’s set you up to host your own self-guided retreat. What’s a self-guided retreat? Glad you asked. It’s an intentional way to account for the growth you made in the past year and acknowledge any directional shifts you want to make going into the new year. You can learn how to do one here today! Listen in… Show Highlights Include: Why you should never start with a blank slate when planning your thinking day (and the correct way to approach your self-guided retreat). (02:54) The basic tenets of how to execute a successful self-guided retreat. (05:28) How choosing the right spot for your retreats allows you to connect with insights deep inside you (that you may have ignored previously). (06:36) Why a guided, detailed step by step approach is essential for the success of your retreat. (08:00) How being kind to yourself helps you gain a balanced perspective (on both the negative and positive aspects of the year). (11:21) The true purpose of a self-guided retreat (and how using it to build a specific plan might confuse you). (12:30) Why you should keep the insights discovered during your retreat experience sacred and to yourself. (15:13) Download our free step-by-step Self-Guided Retreat here:  www.brilliant-balance.com/selfguidedretreat Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: https://brilliant-balance.com/energy/  

What makes us buy things we don’t need or give our time away by saying yes to all the things - social events, meetings, volunteer shifts, and projects? What is that voice that constantly questions us: ‘is it enough?’ There isn’t exactly an objective definition of enough, so the real question is can we let it be enough? What will it take for us to respect our capacity, our financial and time constraints, and our energy levels once and for all? What will it take for us to finally let it be enough? In this episode, I reveal the internal and external factors that contribute to warping our sense of what is enough. You’ll discover powerful psychological flips you can leverage so you can let go of the need for approval from others. Show Highlights Include: How the ease of modern technology blurs our sense of what is enough (and even encourages overspending habits). (03:58) Three things embedded deep in our psychological make-up that make us say yes to more things than we need. (08:22) Why our need for approval and admiration from colleagues and loved ones influences our actions and buying decisions. (09:43) The psychological theory of downward comparison you can leverage to snap out of needless comparisons (and shift into a mode of gratitude). (14:00) The ‘inward-flip’ mindset switch you need so you will never need to seek the approval of other people again (and define what’s enough for you). (15:30) Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-ybalance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: .brilliant-balance.com/energy

Life isn’t always as easy as we’d like it to be.  We will face difficult chapters in our lives where things feel like they’re crumbling, breaking down, or falling apart. Peculiar seasons where everything seems to just go wrong and the solutions feel out of reach. It’s not impossible to gather the courage to march through these challenging seasons and even take a lesson or two from them. Following the launch of her most recent book, I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet, I interviewed Shauna Niequist, one of my favorite writers, who is wise beyond her years. Shauna understands that the truly abundant life isn’t one that is gained by external markers of success. Rather it is about mustering up courage to forge ahead even when our lives are falling apart. In this episode, my guest: Shauna Niequist, shows you how you can find a silver lining even when things don’t go your way. You’ll discover the power behind viewing the world and yourself with compassion in difficult times so you don’t get overwhelmed. Listen in…. Show Highlights Include: How even an abandoned project can be a blessing in disguise that prepares you for new opportunities (and sharpens your skills). (08:55) How Shauna got the title for her book ‘Present Over Perfect’ and how you could adopt the lesson behind it to savor the important seasons in your life. (11:55) The ‘suffering Olympics’ mindset you must get rid of that causes us to judge other people’s pain (and keeps us from sharing ours). (18:28) Why adopting the right level of transparency for your audience keeps you and your readers safe (without having to lie about your height). (23:20) How zooming out and taking a broader perspective of being part of something bigger than yourself helps you navigate new environments. (28:13) Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-ybalance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy Follow Shauna Niequist on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sniequist Check out Shauna Niequist’s website: https://www.shaunaniequist.com/ Get Shauna’s books here: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Shauna-Niequist/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AShauna+Niequist

When I meet other working women and ask how they want to feel, they tell me they want to feel at ease, calm, fully present, or in control. And why? Because that’s NOT how they feel right now! It’s normal, but the key to feeling better is knowing the levers to pull to get you back to a state where you feel a sense of agency and control. Where you have the ability to tap into your inner calm when you need it. Even if you’ve lost it temporarily. In this episode, you’ll discover how you can regain that sense of feeling calm and in control. I’ll show you how you can take charge of your thought patterns and beliefs to produce positive results in your life. Listen in… Show Highlights Include: A model you can use to regain that sense of being in control whenever you need it (and put yourself back in the driver’s seat of your life) (02:37) Why you should guard your thoughts from running unchecked if you want more positive results. (04:30) The powerful mindset shift that helps you normalize a set of behaviors that will support your journey into the future you want. (06:35)  How to influence your actions and drive better results by ejecting the negative beliefs behind your thought patterns. (07:14) Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can seem scary. And understandably so. With so many holiday season milestones looming and approaching faster and faster, it’s easy to hit the panic button and live in dread of the stress surrounding them instead of joyful anticipation and holiday cheer. But what if we could take a step back and remind ourselves that this is supposed to be a magical season. And if we tweak a couple of things to get ourselves in the right mindset, it won’t feel as scary. In fact, it can even feel magical. The way it’s supposed to be. In this episode, I’ll show you four ways you can help your holiday season stay magical. You’ll learn how to avoid the stress that comes with the holidays so you can stay healthy - emotionally and physically. Show Highlights Include: Four important reminders you can use to create ease and avoid stress during the holiday season. (02:10) Why you should build a roadmap for the holiday (instead of jumping from idea to idea blindly). (02:52) How having a separate calendar for the holiday activities helps you pace yourself (and how  incorporating downtime into it relieves anxiety). (04:05)  How self-care during this busy season keeps you healthy (and stops you from going off the rails emotionally). (11:52) Why you should set mental boundaries around your holiday activities and know your limits (13:34) The simple ‘focus-shift’ trick you can use to transfer your gratitude to helping others in your community. (17:34) Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy

Many of us cringe at the thought of opening our homes to other people, especially if it extends longer than a single night. But why? The idea of opening your home to other people can seem scary for a wide array of reasons. You think your home isn’t ready to host, the thought of having to feed everyone is overwhelming, or even feel like your space is being invaded! But the truth is, if you understand a few key tips, hospitality can be an uplifting experience not just for the guest, but for you as the host, too. So how can you find a little ease and create a positive atmosphere for both you and your guests? In this episode, you’ll discover how to leverage the art of hospitality to create an unforgettable experience for your guests. I’ll show you different approaches you can adopt to make the visit comfortable and enjoyable for you and your visitors. Listen in… Show Highlights Include: 6 approaches you can take as a host to ensure your guests have a memorable experience during their stay. How adopting an empathetic perspective and putting your guests needs first helps create that positive experience for them. How picking the right meal gives your guests the important time they need with you (and how not to be stuck in the kitchen the entire visit). The ‘welcome ritual’ hospitality technique you can use the moment your visitors arrive. The best way to set-up a self-serve station where your guests can help themselves (without feeling like they’re imposing on you). Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy

Do you ever have problems where it seems that no matter how many times you fix them, they keep re-appearing? You think you’ve taken care of them, but they pop up again and again. They may be big resolutions you set every New Year’s Eve, or little aggravations that nag at you repeatedly. It gets frustrating when you feel like you’ll never be free from these difficulties. Sometimes, that’s because you’re actually fixing the wrong thing. As busy humans, we can be moving so quickly that we solve surface problems instead of the real underlying issues, and as a result these problems continue to govern our lives one way or another. Good news -  you can change this. In this episode, you’ll learn the patterns that make us focus on the wrong side of our issues. I’ll show you how you can understand those patterns and start solving problems for good! Listen in… Show Highlights Include: 3 common patterns that cause us to focus on the symptoms instead of the underlying causes (and how you can focus on the right ones) (3:45) What curing your headache without medicine can teach you about finding the underlying cause of any problem (4:12) How to avoid complete physical and mental breakdown by paying attention to your body’s amplified signals (7:59) The ‘perspective-switch’ mindset change you can adopt to remain in your flow state (even on days things don’t go your way) (14:40) Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy

Do you ever feel like you don’t measure up? Have you ever felt left out because you weren’t invited to a night out? Does scrolling on Instagram sometimes feel draining and depressing? Do you ever see a 22 year old phenom on Instagram and think, “How the heck is she there already? I’m older than her, and I haven’t achieved half of what she has!” I want you to know: this is completely normal. The data suggests that 95% of American women compare themselves to other women.  We compare ourselves with others — which means we live beneath our potential. We set another person as the ceiling of what we can achieve. We make them the goal.  That’s the bad news. The good news? You may have more potential than the competition has! A lot of women set these influencers as their ceiling, but in reality, they might be your floor.  Interested in discovering the truth? My guest today, Nona Jones, reveals how to stop comparing yourself to other women, take back control of your destiny, and live a content and happy life. Listen now! Show Highlights Include: How performing “comparison calculus” sabotages your career progression, mental health, and sanity (8:37) Why comparing your salary with your friends leaves you miserable (even if you’re making 6-figures) (9:44) How to be your own woman, speak your truth, and form your own political opinions by discarding “approval filters” (12:26) How to break free of the “perfection shackles” that bound millions of women around the world (14:03) The nefarious way swiping through Instagram reels leaves you jealous, tired, and bitter (18:07) How idolizing celebrities and influencers starves you of your untapped potential (and the weird way these influencers suffocate your growth) (18:37) Feel suffocated by comparison? Discover the proven pathway out of the comparison trap (by driving within your own lane) (20:50) Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy Get Nona’s Book, Killing Comparison: Reject the Lie You Aren't Good Enough and Live Confident in Who God Made You to Be, here: www.nonajones.com

…and she lived happily ever after. As little girls we bought into the fairy tale, so sometimes as women, we want to live a life without any challenges or hiccups — and effortlessly sail into retirement.  But the reality is: ALL good stories have conflict.  The meaningful things in life are created through struggle. Good stories aren’t planned out or predictable. In fact, a good story is one where you have no idea what’s going to happen, but you can’t wait to find out. In today’s episode, you’ll discover how to reframe your story to unlock happiness, peace, and a life you’re truly proud of. Listen now! Show Highlights Include: The insidious way hiding your flaws transforms you into a “half-human” (and makes you inauthentic to your friends and family) (7:09) How to “flip-the-switch” and become mentally prepared to achieve anything (without moving a single muscle) (11:11) 3 concepts every successful breadwinner incorporates into their story (15:59) How the pandemic unlocked new levels of motivation, grit, determination, and drive (18:35) Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy  

Have you ever heard a story about something awe-inspiring someone has done and you think: ‘It would be so amazing to do that someday’... Then end up never doing it? We’ve all had that experience of looking great experiences square in the eye - ones that are so intensely desirable - and telling ourselves ‘not yet’. Why do we convince ourselves we’re not ready for any new challenge and that we don’t deserve to achieve our dreams ‘yet’? We tend to romanticize the idea of what we want to do instead of enjoying the experience itself. It’s almost like the anticipation of having something is greater than actually having it. It doesn’t have to be that way.  In this episode, you’ll discover how to break free from the shackles of the limiting beliefs that stop you from experiencing your dreams. We’ll dive into the reasons you should think of TODAY as your someday instead of an obscure date in the far future. You’ll learn how to take charge of your life and enjoy experiences to the fullest while doing the things you’ve always wanted to do. Listen in… Show Highlights Include: The (lesser known) limiting beliefs you must break to move yourself closer to climbing your Mount Kilimanjaro (and be happy you did). (1:35) 3 approaches you can take to break free of the limiting mindset that keeps you in a constant state of dreaming (and move to living/ experiencing ) (10:30) How simply saying ‘yes’ can rewire your brain and transform your identity to someone with the boldness to try new things (instead of moping from the sidelines). (9:25) The ‘Reallocation Strategy’ you can use to smartly allocate your resources so you can fully enjoy your dream experience. (13:17) Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Shop the Brilliant Balance Boutique! www.brilliant-balance.com/shop Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy

It’s our 5 year anniversary, so we’re taking a trip down memory lane. Meet my team as we reminisce about the episodes we’re still talking about, in some cases several years after they originally aired. It’s been a privilege to bring this show to you week after week for the last five years and in some ways I feel like we’re just warming up. To celebrate, today we’re launching the Brilliant Balance Boutique - our own little shop with some really cute items to remind you to  get out there and shine - you’ll find the link just below. Have fun shopping…and cheers to five years! Show Highlights: My reflections on how the podcast came to be (2:18) How to take back control of the emotions that may have started back when you were waiting to be picked for a kickball team (12:45) Why certain pesky qualifiers can diminish your power and your ability to be persuasive(14:04) The simple way to unlock big chunks of time in your day by integrating your to-do list with an app from the app store (even if you’re calendar is fully booked) (18:12) How to get in the game for key family moments instead of standing on the sidelines like a spectator (21:00) How the “invisible” million things we carry in our head as moms can weigh us down until we learn to share the load (24:05) Shop the Brilliant Balance Boutique! www.brilliant-balance.com/shop Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy

So many women struggle to say no. Whenever women get a request for their precious time, they feel like they owe it to the person asking. The reality is that time is finite. It’s the one resource we have that we can’t get back.  Every yes we give to someone is a no we are giving to somebody else. That could be yourself, your family, your children, or even your friends.  So how can you better manage your time (and give a guilt-free no)? On today’s episode, you’ll discover a framework to set boundaries, make decisions, and figure out how to say no (without feeling guilty). Listen now! Show Highlights: Discover the magical “yes-limit” and spend more time doing things that will further your career, family, and personal life (2:18) How to allocate 25 hours per month to a local music festival by using the “tithing principle” (6:57) The 2 for 1 method to spend more time with your kids (and be of great service to your community) (10:22) Why trying to be even-Steven will leave you feeling raw, resentful, and upset (14:38) Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy

For many years, society has been perplexed by powerful women. Generations of women have been conditioned not to speak their truth, voice their opinions, and use their voice. When women speak up, they get labeled as “bossy” or worse. So what if there were a way to speak up, telegraph confidence, influence others, and own the room — without backlash? In today’s episode, you’ll discover the “65:35” ratio to command presence, earn respect, and wield influence. Listen now! Show Highlights: How to carve out time for yourself, have the ultimate morning routine, and never feel rushed, behind, or breathless (3:33) Why singing for the Pope could help you find your life’s ultimate purpose (7:41) How the best training in the world came (for free) by joining a 3-woman weather team (9:56) How Liz got to interview former President Barack Obama (16:10) How to automatically program your subconscious mind to become a highly persuasive and an excellent communication (19:33) How lacking a “threshold ritual” telegraphs an impression that you don’t have it all together (25:37) An obvious time management technique that will free up an hour of your day (26:19) Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy Liz's Website: https://lizbrunner.com Promo code for 15% off Brunner Academy Courses: "BESTYOU".  Dare to Own You Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Own-You-Authenticity-Chapter-ebook/dp/B09JN6QKFN

If you find yourself constantly nagging your kids to get off their phones, you’re not alone! Technology has invaded every nook and corner of our lives. Parents are working from home, children are exposed to screens - and everyone's checking social media a zillion times a day! With so many distractions at our fingertips, raising kids took on a whole new dimension in the 21st century. But what if we could use technology to make parenting easier and help our families feel less anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed every day? In this episode, I share 3 tech tools that can help feel calmer and more in control as a parent…and that can even help you stop nagging! Listen in… Show highlights include: How “downtime” enables you to control your kids' screentime and protect them from mindless scrolling (4:52) How to use app limits to create boundaries for your children’s phone use in school so they don’t get distracted (8:00) The “Busy Mom’s Calendar Method” to interactively manage the schedule of the whole family so you always know what the kids are up to  (11:06) How the Life 360 app gives you a piece of mind and helps to build accountability with your kids (15:37) Links to tech referenced in this episode: Screentime for iPhone: https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/set-up-screen-time-for-a-family-member-iph7f15d92dd/ios Screentime for Android: https://www.lifewire.com/check-screen-time-on-android-5069900 Apple Calendars (multiple): https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/use-multiple-calendars-iph3d1110d4/ios Life 360: https://www.life360.com/Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy

The number of incredible women chasing their own career dreams is awe-inspiring. The days when women didn’t stand a chance of holding a breadwinner role are long gone. Sounds amazing, right? Not so fast, my friend.  It seems the transition of women into breadwinner roles wasn’t as smooth as it should have been. Sad statistics show that women who are the primary breadwinners of the family are more likely to get a divorce, be cheated on, or feel isolated in their new roles. Yet, the issues that come with being a female breadwinner are rarely addressed. So let’s talk about it today! In this episode, you’ll discover how being a breadwinner can affect your personal and romantic relationships. We’ll dive into the issues that can come up and how to address them head-on so you can thrive in your career and live up to your full potential, as you deserve to! Listen in… Show Highlights Include: The “Breadwinner Mindset” that keeps you in mediocrity and stops you from trying new things (4:37) How the need for belonging stops women from chasing career dreams (and how to find your tribe as a Breadwinner) Sad statistics about how making more money as a woman challenges romantic relationships (and how to stop letting money destroy the dynamic between you and your partner) (12:35) 3 ways to meet the problems you may face as a female breadwinner head-on (before they get out of hand) (16:30) Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy

When was the last time you did something for yourself? With so many things on our checklist each day, many of us are guilty of getting lost in the day-to-day activities and stresses of the external world.  We neglect the most important thing: connecting with ourselves.  But here’s the truth.  Whether you are a CEO or a stay-at-home parent, you can’t connect to anyone else in inspiring ways until you connect with yourself in honest ways. Connection heals our wounds, awakens our souls, and invites us into our most authentic, courageous, and honest selves. In this episode, my guest, Karen Hardwick, executive leadership coach shares her powerful practices to stay connected to your feelings, sense of self, and journey. So you can be connected to others both at home, and as a leader. Listen in… Show Highlights Include: How to break free from the “Superhero Trap” that keeps you disconnected from your true self (6:35) 2 powerful questions to reconnect with yourself when you feel off balance (9:37) How to teach better ways to connect for our children through modeling (14:22) How we subconsciously create barriers around us and push away our loved ones when we need them the most (and how to be vulnerable again) (16:31) How to overcome the comparison trap that kills your connections before they even started (19:23) How strengthening your spiritual connections helps you feel grounded (even through trauma and chaotic times) (23:29) The Chasing Slow practice to feel more connected and prepared for the day (26:56) Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy