Workday Playdate

It’s high time we talk about periods, perimenopause, and menopause on The improve it! Pod… And who better to do it with than Selene Yeager: Owner of FitChick, Ink, Content Creator for Feisty Menopause, and Host of Hit Play Not Pause podcast. Selene has made it her mission to live what she writes as a certified personal trainer, USA Cycling certified coach, PN-1 certified nutrition coach, elite bik...

When s*** hits the fan, it’s hard to stop and think, “Wow I better do this meditation right now.” Taking proactive care of ourselves is not an easy feat—but it’s essential to have a bank of techniques to pull from so that you don’t have to use any brain power that you don’t have when the anxiety hits. Erin has gone to depths of burnout and back to realize that she needed a bank to pull from. In th...

The way you wake up is the way your day goes, unless you do something about it. Whether it’s in a furry, in a funk, or in fervor for life—it will continue to run through your day like a leaky sink you don’t have time to fix. Hospitality expert and women’s health advocate Mandi Graziano has come to this realization, and has insight to share with you that will change how you view your emotional and...

Have you ever experienced a regular ole Tuesday where sending an email feels arduous? Picking up a phone call feels like a side gig? Sharing about your day at the dinner table feels as stressful as an open mic night? You’re not alone. Burnout—as we know it—comes in as many forms as it can sneak itself into. In this episode, Erin shares her most recent experience with burnout while in recovery from...

Are you the type of person who thinks about your life’s purpose all day, every day or someone who goes with the flow? Either way, Erin speaks with Jade Simmons about purpose in a light you’ve never thought of before – and concrete, non-intimidating strategies you can use to discover yours. From what it means to “learn as you go” to how presence shrinks and grows with you, this is a conversation wo...

You know how the universe has that way of slapping you in the face when you least expect it? Erin is here to tell her most recent wake-up call that all started when she jumped off of a 40-foot cliff in Costa Rica. Oh yeah, you’re in for a treat. From this leap of faith that ended in something not so cute, Erin realized that she was being called to experience a deeper level of presence in her every...

Want to know what Christopher Walken’s favorite podcast is? You’re in for a treat. In today’s episode, Erin talks with impressionist and comedian Nick Smeriglio about his journey from corporate to comedy, how posting his impression of Sebastian Maniscalco on TikTok led to a phone call from Jimmy Kimmel, and the realization he came to about letting go of other people’s opinions. If you’re looking f...

Instructions for how to put an Ikea table together? In the manual. How to grow the perfect green beans? In that one gardening Youtube channel you follow. A playbook on how to manage people? Now that’s a bit dicey. Managing teams and leading people does not have to be overwhelming. And in this Q&A episode, Erin gives you her 5-step guide for managing effectively, whether you’re a leadership gur...

Creating a culture of belonging at work – we talk about this all the time as people leaders, but do we consider what the concrete building blocks are to ensuring that each team member feels seen, heard, and valued? In today’s episode, Erin talks with award-winning social entrepreneur, best-selling author, and nationally recognized DEI expert Rhodes Perry about what these exact building blocks are...

Imagine a life where you’re too exhausted to grab the newspaper for your next-door neighbor.  Where you snap at your best friend instead of letting them finish their story. Where you don’t offer to help plan your team’s end of year event because you’re maxed out. Imagine a life where you can’t care for others because you’re not taking care of yourself first. This is the life we all live when we do...

Leaders don't manage people, they manage energy. Drama researcher, thought leader, and New York Time best-selling author Cy Wakeman joins Erin to discuss what it means to manage the energy of your team & the individuals you lead by analyzing emotional waste and how to replace it with good mental processes. If your team is burning out quickly and you’re not sure what you can do – this is a good...

What happens when you try to go to bed after being on go-mode from the time your alarm went off that morning? You have trouble turning off your brain. And then because you have trouble turning off the brain, you have trouble falling asleep. And because you have trouble falling asleep, you have trouble staying asleep. You’re not alone in knowing that your body needs rest but your mind can’t seem to...

The secret to becoming a great leader? Setting a timer on your phone to go splash water on your face. Yup, you heard that right. On her final episode on the improve it! Podcast (for now heehee), Jay Fields talks with Erin about what it means to spend more of your time thinking about yourself than experiencing yourself, how to develop a “felt” relationship with yourself, and how this can help you u...

Ever feel like your work week is like jumping into a pool of piranhas and there’s never going to be any healing? Us too. In her second episode with Jay Fields, Erin dives into what it means to feel challenged at work, how to reduce the resulting stress (actually this time), and have more control over what you can control. If you’re feeling stressed to the max, this episode is for you. ICYMI – Your...

Ever wondered why you have a hard time going from doing it all to doing nothing? Today, Jay Fields joins Erin on the improve it! Podcast to show us why. If you’re in an immobilized state (i.e., watching Netflix), there are things you can do to sort of “warm your body back up” instead of going straight into an intense run. On the other hand, if you’re in a mobilized state (i.e., in go, go, go mode)...

First-time listener? Come on in, the water’s fine. In this short and sweet ep, Erin gives you the improve it! Podcast history so you have it at the ready for your next Trivia Night, what it is we actually do here at improve it!, what’s in it for you, and what’s on the horizon. The whole nine! If you’re looking for a new personal and professional development bestie, we already have a matching brace...

Picture this: the reel you posted of your Kourtney Kardashian impression of ordering an iced matcha goes viral...now what? In Erin’s final episode with Andrea Lopez, you’ll learn what it’s like for your content to go viral, what to do as a result, and how to continue to build your online community. If you’re interested in building your social media presence—or using laughter to change the course o...

Ever thought about using social media to advance your career and then thought...nah. In Erin’s second episode with Andrea Lopez—comedian, impressionist, and all around excellent human—you'll learn what it means to use social media as a playground for trying different things; how to create content around what’s funny, what’s relevant, and what’s relatable for your industry; and the fact that you do...

If you weren’t looking for exclusive clips of Kourt’s favorite tv show, Sophia’s must-have self-care products, and Jennifer’s favorite comedian on the rise – now you are. In this episode, Erin and comedian impressionist Andrea Lopez talk about what it means to release, make fun of yourself in a health way, and reconnect to your inner child. Press play to make your cheeks hurt from laughing too muc...

Red light. Green light. Yellow light. Bring back some playground memories? Us too. In today’s episode, Erin gives you the productivity hack that’ll help you use your time in a way that lights you up, boosts your productivity, and prevents burnout. If you feel like you’re constantly drowning in work but not really getting anything done – this episode is for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework:...

Think of all of the current roles you’ve had as pieces to a puzzle that is your life. Each piece comprises an experience you’ve had that no one else has, precisely because you completed that role in such a way that no one else could’ve. In her Q&A episodes, Erin answers a question that you’ve been waiting on the edge of your seat for. Today’s answer shows you how to use your professional skill...

Hello? It’s your next failure. I'm calling just in time to tell you something I wish I’d told you sooner: Today may be the day that you make the mistake that will save you. In today’s episode, Erin and improve it! Podcast Manager Rachel Oliveros discuss a call-in failure left by improve it! peep Shelly. If you’re looking for a fresh perspective on why you should make failure a habit, this is the e...

Allowing yourself to be a beginner isn’t just a phrase, it’s a life-altering freedom. Anna Oaks is a change agent focused on restoring humanity into both our work and workplaces. Raised by hippies, she’s always had a natural inclination to leave the world better than we found it. She brought this proclivity from her childhood into over two decades of work in small, mid-sized, and large companies f...

You work with people, but how much of your daily tasks have to do with understanding those people in a way that will change the way you work together? As a change agent focused on restoring humanity into both our work and workplaces, Anna Oakes takes on the question of bringing your attention back to the people, no matter what your job title is. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Ask yourself the...

If you’re not taking all of the candy in the candy jar, you’re exactly where you need to be. Anna Oaks is a change agent focused on restoring humanity into both our work and workplaces. Raised by hippies, she’s always had a natural inclination to leave the world better than we found it. She brought this proclivity from her childhood into over two decades of work in small, mid-sized, and large comp...