EmpowereD with Deanna Merlino

For the next three weeks we’re going to talk about one of my favorite topics, MONEY! And how to get more of it, woohoo! Tune in this week to breakdown the energetics of money, so you can start analyzing & improving your relationship with it! Then learn 4 ways you may be stopping money from flowing easily to you, so you can make shifts immediately and start attracting more! Timestamps: 2:02 - M...

Well we did it! We’ve been planning our Empowered spiritual retreat for months and it finally happened. And it was far more magical then we could have ever dreamed of!!! The town that we couldn’t leave fast enough, became the place were our success story begins. Tune into this interview episode as Brittany and I talk all about it, our friendship story, life, struggles and so much more! Timestamps:...

Last week we talked about inspired action, my version of it, and why taking it leads to our dream life. Well, in 2016 I graduated the Police Academy and my dream was to become a law enforcement officer. SIX years later the opportunity came knocking on my door and I had the decision of a lifetime to pick. Tune in this week to hear all about it and how I made my final decision. There’s nothing quite...

These next two episodes FILL ME UP. Which I’m sure you’ll be able to tell by my energy. Inspired action. You’ve heard me talk about it before, but let’s dive into my version of it and how good it felt to be aligned and in flow. It’s time to find what yours is that lights you up. Because inspired action is the vehicle that is going to get you to your dream life, and quickly! Timestamps: 1:23 - Dean...

There are many pieces of advice that I can give and one of the most important ones you should make is like the title says, Investing in yourself. It can be the best decision you make for you and your future self, or one of the most costly if you neglect to do so!!! Timestamps: 3:47 - Do something different for yourself this year 6:34 - Put your tax return into yourself 10:44 - Everything is a lear...

Life is not always easy, and it’s almost guaranteed that it’s not always going to work out exactly like you had it originally pictured in your head. BUT, sometimes the best gift we can get is that things turned out differently than we were picturing! Join us on this weeks episode as guest Marta Spirk and I discuss finding balance while juggling all the stuff that inevitably comes along with growin...

We live in an instant gratification society. We want what we want and we want it now! But achieving goals and building sustainable success rarely can come from this mentality. So let’s take a look at this one a little deeper!  Consistency of small, repetitive behaviors is the time tested answer to almost every one of our goals. Today we’re going to talk about why there’s nothing wrong with “slow a...

Even when it’s SCARY, even when it’s HARD, show up as you. The REAL you. This week I’m being fully transparent in who I am, in hopes of giving you the courage to do the same. Because when you let your light shine, you light the path for others. And this authenticity is the key to leveling up your life to become the  highest version of yourself that you’ve been wanting to be, and the worlds been wa...

Fear. When we hear that word our first reaction is that whatever is causing it must inherently be bad. But I’m here to tell you that’s not always the case! In this episode we’ll be talking about the ego, why we have it and how it’s here to protect us. But it can also hold us back, and I’m going to help you overcome that! Time to start rewriting your story and being in the drivers seat while you do...

We all face difficulties and challenges through out our lives regardless of how different our circumstances may seem. On this weeks episode join me with the inspirational Wayne Forrest and be motivated to discover and embody what Wayne calls our “Inner warrior”! Wayne is an international transformational speaker and life mastery coach as well as a Ted x speaker. He’s has shared the stage with many...

Look at your life, like a good HARD look. If you feel like you’re meant for more, than that’s because YOU ARE. This episode is your sign that it’s time to make a change! You can have anything you want, if you just go for it. The first step to getting whatever it is that you day dream about is to START! No one is stopping you, but you. And it’s about time we change that.  Timestamps: 3:29 - Imposed...

Last week we spoke about the law of attraction. This week we’re going to talk about that missing puzzle piece to bring you manifestations to life! So many times when coaches teach about manifestation or you see pretty quotes online they give you the impression that if you think it, it will come. And it can! BUT, it takes a little more work than that. It takes ACTION as well. So let’s dive a little...

Today is all about the LOA and the most basic principles of this universal law that affects each and every one of us, whether you believe it or not! You’ve probably heard the term “manifestation” and essentially this law is what it boils down too. We are manifesting the reality of our own lives and this episode is going to explain what that really means! Not happy with how things are looking for y...

In todays episode I interview our very first Empowered guest! Mindset & performance coach Emily Long joins me as we discuss her love story, the struggles of infertility, the reality of building a business and doing the work to become the best version of yourself and following the calling in your heart! Timestamps: 4:18 - Emily's own personal Hallmark story 8:09 - Emilys struggle and strength w...

If you have goals there’s several things you should be doing to hit them, and here are two of them! Affirmations are something that can and SHOULD be done every. single. day. Our self talk decides who we are going to be. Want more out of life? Learn to make that self talk positive and be ready for a shift! Wondering how sticky notes can possibly be important? Tune into this episode to see how thos...

Listen in for part 2 of this learning series on todays episode! Missed part 1? Jump back to last weeks episode first! As someone who lives by personal development, this book summary was one that had to be shared. An easy read with fundamental messages, I just knew it was the perfect way to wrap up our DM FIT app challenge and growth period. New to personal development? Start here! Seasoned PD junk...

As someone who lives by personal development, this book summary was one that had to be shared. An easy read with fundamental messages, I just knew it was the perfect way to wrap up our DM FIT app challenge and growth period. New to personal development? Start here! Seasoned PD junky? You won’t be disappointed!  Timestamps: 4:36 - Work harder on yourself than on your job 8:00 - 3D health 11:44- The...

If you want to be successful, do what successful people do. In order order to get where we want to be, we have to start acting as if we’re already that version of ourselves. These are some of the things that you should start doing, every single day, in order to start embodying that next level of success you wish to achieve! Timestamps: 4:25 - Gratitude in the not-so-pretty moments 10:18 - Meditati...

Do you ever just feel unfulfilled in what you do for a living? We’ve all felt that nagging, heavy, misery before. The “I can’t do this one more day” feeling. But then we go back another day because, what else would you do??? Well, start here. And use these simple steps to help figure out what sets your heart on fire! Timestamps: 4:51 - Focus on your strengths not your weaknesses 9:20 - Non-negotia...

We’ve all been there. A time or two, or a thousand. We’re moving and grooving and then BOOM, we are uninspired and find ourselves in a big ol’ rut. It happens to the best of us! Here’s a few easy tips to re-light your fire and get you back in action in no time! Timestamps: 4:28 - Reflect 6:41 - Research for motivation 8:29 - Get good at creating boundaries 10:21 - Play 13:19 - Rest 14:55 - Change...

No matter what age, or how successful we are, continuing to learn should be non negotiable! There is a lesson in everything we do and everyone we meet. Want more? More money, more growth, more influence? Then surround yourself with people who inspire you and drink up their knowledge. Learn more, to be better! Timestamps: 4:18 - Always be learning 6:30 - Tuning out 10:24 - Addicted to learning 14:3...

Life is short and beautiful and messy. When things get tough, embrace the suck. Because the only way to get through it, is to go through it. Or as I like to say, GROW through it. It WILL get better, and we’re in this together my friends! Timestamps: 1:13 - Getting through week 3 of the EmpowereD Challenge 5:10 - Grounding yourself in all the chaos 7:14 - Prove to yourself you can keep going 11:48...

If we are truly being honest with ourselves, we have issues. Issues that stem from something pretty deep. I know, I know. It’s so much easier to just ignore the painful things and pretend they didn't happen. But I can tell you that’s no way to live. And the moment you find the strength and courage to face it, that is the moment. The moment your life really begins. Start here friend, because I can...

Simple ways that you can break down your goals to make sure that you actually achieve them this year and moving forward! DM Fit Check out the DM Fit App and the website for more info! https://www.deannamerlinofit.com/ Timestamps: [3:13] Discussing four ways to be successful in reaching our goals. [3:48] #1. Breaking our goals down. [5:11] Reflect on your weekly goals. [9:46] #2. Go UNTIL - find a...

Saying you want something, just isn’t going to cut it! Let’s dive in how to REALLY break down the root of why you want something to instantly multiply your chances of achieving it!  PLUS: TIME FOR A CHALLENGE!!! DM Fit Check out the DM Fit App and the website for more info! https://www.deannamerlinofit.com/ Timestamps: [1:47] The 8 week challenge. [3:05] Nutrition is just as important as exercise....