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# 71 7 Questions to Ask Yourself to Be Self-Aware, Intentional and Aligned I was forced into self-awareness thanks to my though love therapist who forced me to take a look in the mirror. Ever since then, I dove deep into self-awareness and being more intentional. That has led me to feel more aligned with myself, my purpose, and the people in my life. Now, feeling balanced and at peace is a normal part of every day. 7 Questions, (plus a few bonus’) that can help you too: -What qualities do you like in others? -What qualities do you dislike in others? -What do you find yourself always saying? What is your self-talk? -How do you show up? As a significant other/spouse, friend, neighbor, sister, daughter, parent, co-worker, etc -Are you heading in the right direction? -What is your process? -What is stopping you? -Do you spend time the way you want to? -How do you feel about all this? What does your gut say? I think that was more than seven, but some of them compliment each other. Jot down the answers and start to pay attention to the things you are noticing about time, stress, relationships, and life overall. **** This episode is sponsored by Stress Coaching with Sarah Zastrow. Do you constantly feel stressed out, pissed off, overwhelmed and like there has to be a better way??? Stress coaching is a coaching program where you and Sarah sit down and talk about your stressors, your life, how intentional and aligned you feel. Along with the messy and not so nice parts of relationships, piles of laundry, balancing schedules, productivity and the rest of the crap somebodies gotta do. If you are tired of feeling exhausted, drowning in the stress and chaos of life, then click the link HERE. Sarah will set up a time to chat, the first call is free to make sure it’s a good fit and get you started with some practical ways to hit the ground running. Get the first call FREE by clicking HERE. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e

#70 The Midland Muralists- Jazzmyn Benitez and Dacia Parker Jazzmyn Benitez and Dacia Parker are some very talented muralists located in Midland, Michigan. They have done several works of art around the community and just recently create a 25X33 foot mural off of McDonld and Main St. in Downtown Midland. Topics Discussed: -Why public art is so important in our community? -Why it’s so important that everyone has a creative outlet? -Where do the Midland Murals come from? Who creates them? -How can we enjoy the process of art and life? -How to appreciate creativity for the creative process and not the end result, life is a journey you might as well enjoy it What is the difference between creativity and art? Sponsored by Stress Coaching with Sarah Zastrow click here to learn more https://www.micultivatebalance.com/   Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e Connect with Jazzmyn Benitez Website: https://www.enjoylifejazzmynbenitez.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enjoylife1359 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enjoylifejzb/ Connect with Dacia Parker   Website: https://www.parkerlane.art/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkerlaneart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkerlaneart/

# 69 Ali Orvosh Created FILL to Refill, Reuse and Reduce our Carbon Footprint Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Did you know that only 9% of all recycling actually gets recycled? Reducing our waste and reusing the things that we have is the best way to reduce our carbon footprint and be more eco-friendly.   Ali Orvosh is a Midland Native and she wanted to start Fill to help the community reduce their carbon foot, be more eco-friendly and reduce our use of single use plastics. Fill is a re-fill store where you can bring in containers and buy things like shampoo, cleaners, personal products, toiletries, etc. without the single use plastic containers that fill our landfills and oceans.   Topics Covered: What is re-fill store? What types of bottles can you bring to a re-fill store? What kinds of products are at Fill? What do things smell like? Why should you refill containers or reduce single use plastics? What are a few ways we can start to be more green? What are some favorite eco-friendly products?   Sponsored by Goat Yoga Summer ’21 Register for class dates now at https://www.greenapplebarn.com/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e Connect with Ali Orvosh and Fill Website: https://www.fill-mi.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FillMichigan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fill.michigan/

#68 Ask Me Anything- One Year Celebration This week we celebrate our podcast being one year old! You all sent me questions and I choose a few and answered them. Topics covered: Where is your favorite place to travel? What are your favorite hobby’s? What is your favorite genre to read? What is the biggest thing you learned during quarantine? Where do you get your ideas? What are your top 5 favorite moments from the past year? RESOURCES: Learn more about Gretchen Rubin and the 4 Tendencies at https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com Where is goat yoga near me? It’s at Leaman’s Green Applebarn in Freeland, MI. They are located in the heart of the Michigan, tucked between Midland, Saginaw, and Bay City. It is the perfect family friendly, fun-filled, goat snuggling activity. A visit to Leaman’s Green Applebarn is one of the best things to do in Michigan! They have fun events like Goat Yoga, Sunflower Fest, A Fall Craft Show, Santa Night, U-Pick Apples, a Corn Maze, Hay Ride, Educational Lane and so much more. If you are planning a trip to Michigan this summer or fall, Leamans’ is a must.   Sponsored by Goat Yoga Summer ’21 Register for class dates now at https://www.greenapplebarn.com/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e  

#67 7 Simple Summertime Wellness Hacks Summer is amazing! It is full of good food, good people and making memories. There are a few things that will make easier to enjoy your summer. Here are 7 of our favorite ways to make Summer more enjoyable. Enjoy a Mindful Moment every day Transform how you think about exercise Eat food that is in season-begin intuitive eating Do a little bit every day (laundry, dishes, work) Simplify self-care- Sit by the pool, read a book, journal, gratitude practice, go somewhere fun, road trip Pick your battles. Ask yourself what really matters? Is having a clean house more important than making fun memories? Is taking a girl’s weekend more important than staying home inside of your comfort zone? Is it worth getting upset because someone forgot the cooler? Take the things that have changed over covid and continue those principles this summer-Don’t get back to it 15 Scripts to Help Draw Boundaries HERE https://conqueryourpain.mykajabi.com/boundaries 5 Intuitive Eating Hacks HERE https://conqueryourpain.mykajabi.com/Foodhacks Killer Morning Routine Framework https://conqueryourpain.mykajabi.com/mornings How to Do a Daily Gratitude Practice https://conqueryourpain.mykajabi.com/gratitude Where is goat yoga near me? It’s at Leaman’s Green Applebarn in Freeland, MI. They are located in the heart of the Michigan, tucked between Midland, Saginaw, and Bay City. It is the perfect family friendly, fun-filled, goat snuggling activity. A visit to Leaman’s Green Applebarn is one of the best things to do in Michigan! They have fun events like Goat Yoga, Sunflower Fest, A Fall Craft Show, Santa Night, U-Pick Apples, a Corn Maze, Hay Ride, Educational Lane and so much more. If you are planning a trip to Michigan this summer or fall, Leamans’ is a must.   Sponsored by Goat Yoga Summer ’21 Register for class dates now at https://www.greenapplebarn.com/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e

#66 What is Goat Yoga and Why You Need to Try it ASAP with Sara Reisinger and Leaman’s Green Applebarn Goat Yoga came to Leaman’s four years ago after I became obsessed and wrangled my best friend Sara Reisinger into hosting Goat Yoga in the Great Lakes Bay Region of Mid Michigan. It is one of the best things to do in Michigan whether you are traveling to the area or you live here and want to explore what your local community has to offer. Topics Covered: What is Goat Yoga? Why do people do goat yoga? Do you get pooped on in goat yoga? Can anyone do goat yoga? How do you sign up for goat yoga? Where is goat yoga near me? It’s at Leaman’s Green Applebarn in Freeland, MI. They are located in the heart of the Michigan, tucked between Midland, Saginaw, and Bay City. It is the perfect family friendly, fun-filled, goat snuggling activity. A visit to Leaman’s Green Applebarn Apple Orchard and Farm is one of the best things to do in Michigan! They have fun events like Goat Yoga, Sunflower Fest, A Fall Craft Show, Santa Night, U-Pick Apples, a Corn Maze, Hay Ride, Educational Lane and so much more. If you are planning a trip to Michigan this summer or fall, Leamans’ is a must.   Sponsored by Goat Yoga Summer ’21 Register for class dates now at https://www.greenapplebarn.com/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e Connect with Leaman’s Green Applebarn Website: https://www.greenapplebarn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leamansgreenapplebarn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leamansgreenapplebarn/ Email: greenapplebarn@gmail.com Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leamangreenapplebarn?lang=en

#65 Becca Gulliver: A Book Review Trading Stress and Anxiety for Peace and Purpose Rebekah Lyon’s book Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose was recommended to me several years ago and to this day, it is one of my favorite books. It is the best book to feel more the calm and aligned with our purpose and God’s plan for our lives. Today, my great friend Becca Gulliver and I discuss this book in a book review podcast episode. We talk about how it has affected our lives and what we can do to use the rhythms through the hardships of the future. Becca has a demanding and hectic job with Michigan Farm Bureau and this book has helped her to find balance and maintaining work life balance especially through the pandemic. Topics discussed: How to be aware of our inputs and outputs How to use the 4 Rhythms of Renewal: rest, restore, connect and create How to draw boundaries to protect your time How to feel push past the box of society’s expectations and normalcy How to stop feeling guilty by changing our own expectations and give ourselves grace Need some help drawing boundaries? Download our 15 Scripts to Set Boundaries and Say No https://conqueryourpain.mykajabi.com/boundaries   Sponsored by Goat Yoga Summer ’21 Register for class dates now at https://www.greenapplebarn.com/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e

#64 Megan Barrett 5 Simple Steps to Meal Prep, and Meal Plan on a Budget  Megan Barrett is a Meal Prep, Meal Planning and cooking professional. She started out as a food blogger then began meal planning and meal prepping. She recently added a budgeting component to meal prep to help ease the stress even more. Megan Barret is a mom of two girls with a third on the way, a wife to a supportive husband, and a dark chocolate lover. She is super passionate about helping women make progress towards their goals. Whether it’s a with simple recipes and meal planning tips, or with their finances helping them make budgets that actually work, she loves helping women simplify and streamline the most stressful parts of their day so they can sit back and actually enjoy life. Topics Covered: How can meal planning reduce stress after work How to find foods that the whole family will like How to cook on busy nights when you don’t have enough time How to use meal planning templates to simplify it all Pro tip: Don’t try too many new things at once, if you are trying meal planning and meal prep for the first time, don’t plan on also trying 5 new recipes. Overwhelm leads to burnout. Lastly, Megan teaches us how to budget and save money while we are meal planning. You can shop the sales, buy in bulk and avoid impulse buying.   Sponsored by Goat Yoga Summer ’21 Register for class dates now at https://www.greenapplebarn.com/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e Connect with Megan Barrett: Food Prep Website: https://www.scratchtobasics.com/ Food Prep Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scratchtobasics Food Prep Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scratchtobasics/ Budgeting Website: https://breakfreefinances.com/ Budgeting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakfreefinances Budgeting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfreefinances/ Get the Templates: https://www.scratchtobasics.com/meal-planning-templates/

#63 Heather French- Inner Child Healing, and Self-Love After Childhood Trauma ***Childhood Trauma Trigger Warning Heather is a Self-Love & Soul Alchemist and Alchemy Coach. Her mission is to empower heart-centered healers and empaths to break the cycle of toxic relationships, prioritize their needs and cultivate love from with in so they can align with their souls true calling and manifest the relationships that help them ascend to the next level. She helps women show up for others while continuing to protect their energy and avoid burnouts. She is a certified life coach, rapid manifestation method coach, and reiki master.   Topics Covered: -What is Inner Child Healing? -How trauma changes our subconscious mind -How to go from reacting to responding after being triggered -How to love ourselves after a traumatic childhood -Why healing isn’t selfish As a reminder, we love counseling!! Inner child healing can be very intense and getting help from a counselor is an awesome place to start. Get a free week at www.betterhelp.com Find counselors in your area and get more information at www.psychologytoday.com Find Inner Child Healing Guided Meditations: Relax for a While https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2OfD00e6Tk Michelle Chalfant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8779P4rim80 Sponsored by Goat Yoga Summer ’21 Register for class dates now at https://www.greenapplebarn.com/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e Connect with Heather French: Website: https://www.heatherfrenchcoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherFrenchCoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherfrenchcoaching/

#62 Amanda Ferrat EFT Tapping to Lower Stress, Cope and Relax Amanda Ferrat is an emotional wellness counselor who uses EFT taping to help women gain emotional mastery and heal from grief, trauma, old beliefs, and thought patterns. She started her business after EFT helped her to overcome her own struggles and healing journey. Topics Covered: 3 Steps to EFT Tapping Where, when and why should people practice Taping How stress, grief, trauma or anxiety and depression can change our body and how to change it back Sponsored by Goat Yoga Summer ’21 Register for class dates now at https://www.greenapplebarn.com/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e   Connect with Amanda Ferrat Email: valueyourselfcoach@gmail.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valueyourselfcounseling   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valueyourselfcounseling/   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/552924045653264/ To work with Amanda: bit.ly/vycapply

# 61 5 Secrets of People who Have Awesome Memories and How to Improve Yours How to you get better at remembering things? Or how do you stop forgetting things? I have a terrible memory and so I have a complex strategy for how to actually remember to do things. This week we talk all about how to be more effective and productive even if your memory sucks.   The 5 Secrets are Relieve stress first thing in the day so you can be more relaxed, mindful and actually listen Write things down in one place, not on 500 sticky notes. I have 2 sections of a To-Do notebook, one for things to do when I am at work, and one for things to do when I get home 2-minute rule-if something takes less than two minutes, do it immediately For things that take more than two minutes, schedule things into your calendar to do later Create a Power hour -a time to hammer through the annoying things or mundane tasks you have to do Being productive and effective is a lot easier when you are organized and can remember to do the things you need to do. There are a million tools to help you to stop forgetting things and improve your memory. These are my favorite five.   Want to really spark the productivity and joy? You need some vitamin D, this Light Therapy Lamp is my favorite! This Taotronics light therapy lamp is UV free and works to make your body produce more vitamin D. Kiss SAD or the winter blues goodbye because this little light will help you to feel happier, more focuses, and it even helps you sleep better. Want to know the best part? It’s only $37 and Amazon Prime will deliver it tomorrow!   Sponsored by Light Therapy Lamp Click HERE https://www.micultivatebalance.com/favorite-products   Thanks for listening!   If you enjoyed this episode take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways.   Connect with Sarah Zastrow   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e

#60 Candice Frazier: How God Heals Us in Unexpected Ways-From Trauma, heartbreak, and Rejection to Self-Love, Grace, and Healing ***Trigger Warning Candice Frazier lost it all. She picked herself up, healed and had to draw some serious boundaries. Boundaries with your own children can be excruciatingly painful.  During this Easter week, Candice bears it all for us. She talks about how in the depths of heartbreak, rejection, and trauma can be overcome with the help of the God. -How your inner child determines react versus respond -How trauma effects faith, healing, pain, and relationships -How Jesus died for our sins goes so much farther than the 10 commandments -Are humans sent to each other for the purpose of messages or lessons? Candice is a Certified Master Transformation Health & Life and Mindset Coach, former Certified Medical Assistant, an Air Force Veteran, poet, author and speaker. She has overcome the adversity of childhood abuse & trauma, and is a 2x suicide survivor. Her book Namaste Away and THRIVE: Release Negative Influences and Love Yourself includes the tools she used to help her recover from past traumas, heal and THRIVE. Her poetic approach to alchemizing trauma and negative influences will inspire you to unconditionally love yourself and let go of negative influences from people, things, habits and beliefs.     Want to really spark the productivity and joy? You need some vitamin D, this Light Therapy Lamp is my favorite! This Taotronics light therapy lamp is UV free and works to make your body produce more vitamin D. Kiss SAD or the winter blues goodbye because this little light will help you to feel happier, more focuses, and it even helps you sleep better. Want to know the best part? It’s only $37 and Amazon Prime will deliver it tomorrow! Sponsored by Light Therapy Lamp Click HERE https://www.micultivatebalance.com/favorite-products Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e   Connect with Candice Fraizer Website: http://www.candicejfrazier.com/ Email: wellnesswithcandice100@gmail.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnesswithcandice   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/namasteawayandthrive/  

# 59 5 Ways to Have More Energy Throughout the day We all want more energy, to feel energized so we can get more done and have time to relax and do some self-care at the end of a long day. But how do you get more energy? Can we get more energy or do we have to make it? Here is 5 Ways to Get More Energy and Energize Throughout the Day Get enough sleep at night 7.5 -8.5 hours Exercise every day Move 20 seconds every 20 minutes, stretch, adjust your eyes, and use the restroom because you are drinking enough water right? Eat balanced snacks-don’t rely on caffeine Act the way you want to feel-dance, energize, and get things done   Want to really spark the productivity and joy? You need some vitamin D, this Light Therapy Lamp is my favorite! This Taotronics light therapy lamp is UV free and works to make your body produce more vitamin D. Kiss SAD or the winter blues goodbye because this little light will help you to feel happier, more focuses, and it even helps you sleep better. Want to know the best part? It’s only $37 and Amazon Prime will deliver it tomorrow! Sponsored by Light Therapy Lamp Click HERE https://www.micultivatebalance.com/favorite-products Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e  

#58 Anne Shoshana Deakter and The Soul’s True Fulfillment Formula After a series of major life altering wake-up calls, where Anne Shoshana lost her father, marriage and career, in one fell swoop, she had to quickly reevaluate her life and come up with solutions. Searching for answers she went back to school and studied educational leadership and multiple spiritual disciplines. For the past 25 years she has been speaking and coaching and sharing The Soul’s True Fulfillment Formula, so that high achievers can find their Soul’s True Purpose & feel fulfilled every day.   Topics Covered: You can’t run away from your calling God’s nudges circle back around if you ignore them How to live the life that lights you up   In her new book, You aren’t here to be good, you are here to be better; how to reclaim hope, purpose and fulfillment in a world gone crazy, she presents her groundbreaking, step by step system, THE SOUL’S TRUE FULFILLMENT FORMULA, for living a fulfilled, purpose driven, abundant, meaningful & joyful life (which BTW is humanity’s birthright & destiny).      Want to really spark the productivity and joy? You need some vitamin D, this Light Therapy Lamp is my favorite! This Taotronics light therapy lamp is UV free and works to make your body produce more vitamin D. Kiss SAD or the winter blues goodbye because this little light will help you to feel happier, more focuses, and it even helps you sleep better. Want to know the best part? It’s only $37 and Amazon Prime will deliver it tomorrow! Sponsored by Light Therapy Lamp Click HERE https://www.micultivatebalance.com/favorite-products Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e   Connect with Anne Shoshana Deakter Website: https://www.anneshoshanadeakter.com/ Email: anneshoshanad@gmail.com   Facebook: facebook.com/annesdeakter   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anneshoshanadeakter/   Free discovery call here: https://calendly.com/anneshoshanadeakter/discovery   1st 3 chapters of the book here: https://mailchi.mp/9b0ef65c26f8/your-souls-true-purpose

#57 Biggest Diet Culture Myths and Why Intuitive Eating is Healthiest The treadmills at the gym are a hot commodity right now. Why is that? I suspect that with this warm burst of weather, people suddenly have the urge to shed that quarantine 15 and get their summer body back.   This is toxic diet culture, not sustainable and unfortunately very common. Today, we debunk the most dangerous nutrition myths, the worst tasting “health” foods and how to be more intentional with our eating and our lives.   Topics Covered:   -11 biggest diet myths -Why diet culture is toxic and perpetuates low self confidence -Most hated health foods -3 steps to start intuitive eating   Sources: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/biggest-lies-of-nutrition https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20081028/the-truth-behind-ten-diet-myths   Want to really spark the productivity and joy? You need some vitamin D, this Light Therapy Lamp is my favorite! This Taotronics light therapy lamp is UV free and works to make your body produce more vitamin D. Kiss SAD or the winter blues goodbye because this little light will help you to feel happier, more focuses, and it even helps you sleep better. Want to know the best part? It’s only $37 and Amazon Prime will deliver it tomorrow! Sponsored by Light Therapy Lamp Click HERE https://www.micultivatebalance.com/favorite-products Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e

#56 Re-evaluate Priorities with 4 Quadrants by Steven Covey Download the journal prompts and 4 quadrants graphic for today episode HERE.  As we celebrate the one year anniversary of two weeks to flatten the curve it is important to look back and reflect on the changes that have ensued. This episode has 11 journal prompts plus my favorite tool to help organize and prioritize my to-do list.   Topics Covered:   -How have priorities changed pre-covid? -What major changes have happened in the last year? -How to use Steven Covey’s 4 Quadrants -11 journal prompts to help us process the changes from covid 19     Want to really spark the productivity and joy? You need some vitamin D, this Light Therapy Lamp is my favorite! This Taotronics light therapy lamp is UV free and works to make your body produce more vitamin D. Kiss SAD or the winter blues goodbye because this little light will help you to feel happier, more focuses, and it even helps you sleep better. Want to know the best part? It’s only $37 and Amazon Prime will deliver it tomorrow! Sponsored by Light Therapy Lamp Click HERE https://www.micultivatebalance.com/favorite-products Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e

#56 Skip Mondragon –Wrestling Depression is Not for Wimps- From Army Colonel to Suicidal Ideations and How to Get Help   ***Trigger Warning ***Donald G. “Skip” Mondragon tells us the story of how he went from being bullied in school to Wrestling Champion to Army Colonel to a deep depression and how he dug himself out. He talks about the importance of faith, community and inner work.     Topics Covered:   -How to change prayer and the importance of faith in healing -How the highs and lows of life give us purpose -How to reach out to help in a deep depression -How surrounding yourself with a good team makes the biggest difference   Donald G. “Skip” Mondragon, MD, graduated from the Oral Roberts University School of Medicine and completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Northeast Ohio University College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals in Canton, Ohio. Colonel Mondragon is a twenty-six-year Army veteran, spent thirty months in combat zones, and is a National Veterans Wrestling Champion. Skip became a casualty of depression and as he recovered, was called to advocate for men struggling with this dark disease by speaking and writing. He is the author of Wrestling Depression Is Not For Wimps! Skip and his wife, Sherry, reside in Midlothian, Texas.        Want to really spark the productivity and joy? You need some vitamin D, this Light Therapy Lamp is my favorite! This Taotronics light therapy lamp is UV free and works to make your body produce more vitamin D. Kiss SAD or the winter blues goodbye because this little light will help you to feel happier, more focuses, and it even helps you sleep better. Want to know the best part? It’s only $37 and Amazon Prime will deliver it tomorrow! Sponsored by Light Therapy Lamp Click HERE https://www.micultivatebalance.com/favorite-products Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e Connect with Skip Mondragon Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SkipWNW/?_rdr Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkipWnw Website: https://wrestlingisnotforwimps.com/ Book: Wrestling is Not For Wimps

#55 Kirsten Bloomquist- Hypnotherapy and How to use the Subconscious Mind to Achieve Your Best Life   Kirsten Bloomquist helps people rewire their minds to get what they really want: more happiness, confidence and success with hypnotherapy.   Plus, find out how to win a free copy of Kirsten’s book Power Now!   Topics Covered:   -What is hypnotherapy -How to access your sub-conscious mind -How to reprogram limiting beliefs -How fear can ruin your mindset and how to stop fear from controlling you -How to stop negative thoughts   Kirsten Bloomquist is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Transformational Coach and Author of the book, "POWER NOW: The Art of Getting What You Want.” Her past clients include professional athletes, doctors, celebrity figures, business teams and the mega wealthy.   Want to really spark the productivity and joy? You need some vitamin D, this Light Therapy Lamp is my favorite! This Taotronics light therapy lamp is UV free and works to make your body produce more vitamin D. Kiss SAD or the winter blues goodbye because this little light will help you to feel happier, more focuses, and it even helps you sleep better. Want to know the best part? It’s only $37 and Amazon Prime will deliver it tomorrow! Sponsored by Light Therapy Lamp Click HERE https://www.micultivatebalance.com/favorite-products Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e Connect with Kirsten Bloomquist   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeelingPowerful Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feeling.powerful/ Website: https://www.feelingpowerful.com/ Book: Power Now, The Art of Getting What You Want, How to master Your Mind & Love Your Life

#54 Let’s Celebrate Black History Month-5 Favorite Books, Voices and Historical Figures February is Black History Month. Today, we are talking about the top 5 most influential African American people in my life, some of my favorite books authored by persons of color and a great article from Oprah’s O Magazine. Topics Covered: 5 Favorite books authored by People of Color 5 Most influential Black Voices in my life 26 African American Historical Figures You Probably Don’t Know, But Should https://nymag.com/strategist/article/anti-racist-reading-list.html https://www.oprahmag.com/life/g25954127/african-american-historical-figures/?slide=26#sidepanel   Plus, check out that App EatOkra. EatOkra helps you to find restaurants owned by people of color. Supporting local businesses that are owned by African American’s helps everyone. From this point forward I am intentionally doing more to celebrate the people of color in my life, to support black owned businesses and learn more about how I can be a better advocate and ally.   Want to really spark the productivity and joy? You need some vitamin D, this Light Therapy Lamp is my favorite! This Taotronics light therapy lamp is UV free and works to make your body produce more vitamin D. Kiss SAD or the winter blues goodbye because this little light will help you to feel happier, more focuses, and it even helps you sleep better. Want to know the best part? It’s only $37 and Amazon Prime will deliver it tomorrow! Sponsored by Light Therapy Lamp Click HERE https://www.micultivatebalance.com/favorite-products Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e

#53 Get to Know Yourself -5 Best Personality Tests to Help You Live and Work Better “To know thyself, is the beginning of wisdom” -Socrates Getting to know yourself is the first step in personal development, learning new skills, and growth or learning. These four personality tests, plus the last one is more a journal prompt, can help you to identify where you are and in what area’s you can grow. 5 Favorite Personality Tests 4 Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin –Upholders, Obligers, questioners, rebels https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com/   Enneagram- 9 Types https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test   Emotional Intelligence test -Institute for Health and Human Potential - https://www.ihhp.com/free-eq-quiz/   Sarah’s Youtube Video about Emotional Intelligence with Joe Shaffner: https://youtu.be/EPQFQt74apk   Myers Briggs Type indicator and the 16 types -most widely used, helps you know yourself better so you can better communicate, relate, learn, and grow. https://www.16personalities.com/   VITALS Journal Prompts by Psychology Today-What are your values, interests, temperament, around the clock activities, life mission and meaning, and strengths? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/changepower/201603/know-yourself-6-specific-ways-know-who-you-are Taking these traits quizzes are a fun way to learn about yourself and where you can start to learn and grow.   Want to really spark the productivity and joy? You need some vitamin D, this Light Therapy Lamp is my favorite! This Taotronics light therapy lamp is UV free and works to make your body produce more vitamin D. Kiss SAD or the winter blues goodbye because this little light will help you to feel happier, more focuses, and it even helps you sleep better. Want to know the best part? It’s only $37 and Amazon Prime will deliver it tomorrow! Sponsored by Light Therapy Lamp Click HERE https://www.micultivatebalance.com/favorite-products Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e