Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix

How often are the biggest limitations in our lives not external but internal? Sometimes the box we are trying to escape was never built by others. It was built by fear, doubt, past failures, expectations, and the stories we keep telling ourselves about what is possible. These invisible limits quietly shape our decisions, our relationships, and our future. But what happens when we challenge those b...

A mother's love is often the first place we learn what love, sacrifice, resilience, and strength truly look like. Some people celebrate Mother's Day with flowers and phone calls. Others celebrate with memories, tears, gratitude, or quiet reflection. Whether you are celebrating, remembering, grieving, or reflecting, this conversation is for you. A mother's love does not disappear. It echoes through...

"Have you ever been introduced… to yourself? Not the version you show the world, but the real you beneath the roles, expectations, and survival mode. Here's the truth; many of us are living as outdated versions of ourselves. We've outgrown our thinking, our habits, and even our identity. So why are we still holding on? Because it feels familiar. In today's episode of Get a Grip with Coach Elix, we...

Why Can't We Let Go? The Hidden Reasons We Hold On. You're not holding on because it's right. You're holding on because it's familiar. Letting go isn't hard because you're weak. It's hard because: – You've invested time – You've built memories – You've attached your identity to it But here's the truth: Holding on is costing you more than letting go ever will. Your peace. Your growth. Your self-res...

A tradition is a belief, practice, custom, or way of doing something that is passed down from one generation to another. Traditions are powerful. They connect us to where we come from, the people we love, and the memories that shaped us. But traditions should never feel like a burden we're forced to carry. Some traditions bring us joy. Some traditions bring us pressure. And some traditions… we car...

Do you know that time is lying to you? You tell yourself: "I'll start when the time is right." "I'll change when things settle." "I'll follow my dreams… later." But what if later is the lie? Time didn't stop you. Fear did. Comfort did. Avoidance did. The truth is—there will never be a perfect moment. No perfect timing. No magical green light. So the real question is: If not now… when? If not you…...

What are you putting off? Because every day you delay the decision, the cost grows. Time doesn't pause. Opportunities don't always return. And the life you want won't build itself. But here's the good news: the moment you decide to act, everything begins to change. Not tomorrow. Not someday. Today. Start the business. Make the call. Prioritize your health. Walk away from what no longer serves you....

Hate doesn't discriminate. It targets race. It targets identity. It targets love. This Black History Month, we honor the legacy of courageous love that marched with Martin Luther King Jr., endured prison with Nelson Mandela, and continues in every fight for dignity, including the fight for LGBTQ+ equality. Discrimination against Black communities. Discrimination against LGBTQ+ communities. Differe...

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. And while the world is busy buying flowers and making reservations, Steven and I wanted to talk about something deeper. After 32 years together, what we've learned is this: Love is not sustained by one romantic day. It's sustained by daily practice. It's in how you speak to each other on a random Tuesday. It's in how you handle stress. It's in how you re...

Some of life's most important lessons don't happen in classrooms. They happen in grief in midlife during heartbreaks and in healing. Life doesn't stop teaching us once we leave the classroom. Some of the most powerful lessons come in midlife—through loss, healing, spiritual questioning, and moments that ask us to slow down and truly listen. on this episode of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, we're...

Strength doesn't always look like pushing forward. Sometimes it looks like standing still long enough to survive what you didn't choose. So many people are exhausted by the pressure to be inspirational, productive, or "resilient" in performative ways—being told to bounce back when all they're really doing is holding steady. On this episode of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, Coach Elix sits down wi...

Happy New Year! ✨ When a new year begins, we often go into overdrive—planning, listing goals, and hoping this year will finally be better than the last. But what if you didn't need a January 1st reset to begin again? What if your dream life is already within you? Waiting keeps us stuck because belief shapes behaviour.  When we believe we must wait, we postpone our becoming. Today, we invite you t...

The holidays can be loud with joy but quiet with grief.  Not all losses are visible. Some are carried silently. What are you missing this season that no one sees? You can love the holidays and still feel sad. You can be grateful and grieving at the same time. Emotional complexity doesn't make you ungrateful; it makes you human. Invisible grief can look like smiling through gatherings, avoiding cer...

Friendships: The Good, The Tough & The Transformational. Friendships are some of the most powerful mirrors we have in life. They show us who we are… who we're becoming… and sometimes, who we've outgrown. Some friendships lift you. Some challenge you. Some break your heart open. And some shape you into who you were always meant to become. On this episode of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, we're div...

We all have stories we tell ourselves, stories about who we are, what we deserve, and what's possible for us. Some of these stories empower us, but others keep us small, holding us back from the life we're capable of living. On our episode of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, we're diving deep into the lies we tell ourselves; the fears, beliefs, and inherited narratives that shape how we see ourselv...

Permission to Want More" Do you know that wanting more isn't selfish, but it's sacred? Society has taught us to play small. To be "grateful" for what we have, not ask for too much, and tone down our ambitions so we don't make others uncomfortable. We've been conditioned to downplay our dreams, to confuse humility with limitation, and to see desire as greed. But what if wanting more is actually you...

Do you know that the holidays are supposed to be joyful and cheerful, but too often, they become stressful? The holidays are meant to bring warmth, connection, and joy, but for many of us, they bring pressure, exhaustion, and overwhelm instead. Between endless to-do lists, family expectations, and the pressure to make everything perfect, we often lose sight of what the season is really about: conn...

Grief isn't always about death. Sometimes it's about the dreams we outgrew, the relationships that changed, the expectations that never became reality, or the versions of ourselves we've had to let go of. Grief is love that has nowhere to go—and healing begins the moment we allow ourselves to feel it. On this episode, my co-host and husband, Steven the Medium, and I explore the invisible losses—an...

What happens when the person who hurt you never says "I'm sorry"? Do you hold on… or do you let go for your own peace? We're talking about something every single one of us has struggled with at some point — forgiveness without an apology. You know those moments when someone hurt you — and never owned it, never said "I'm sorry" — yet you're still carrying the weight? Today, we're unpacking what it...

Trust is what makes us feel safe, connected, and willing to take risks with others. But it's also fragile—it can take years to build and only moments to break. In this episode, we're exploring the neuroscience of trust—what's happening in the brain when trust is present, and what shuts it down. We'll talk about how to build—or rebuild—trust in both your personal and professional life. Here's what...

On this episode of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, we're exploring how to navigate grief, endings, and the courage it takes to love again. Love after loss is never simple. It takes: ✨ Courage to grieve ✨ Courage to stay open ✨ Courage to reimagine what love can look like after endings Here's what we'll dive into: 🌟 Emotional courage after heartbreak 🌟 Staying open while healing 🌟 Honoring th...

Our latest episode is all about building something meaningful—whether it's a career, a business, or a personal dream, it all starts with courage, resilience, and an unshakable belief in your own worth. From overcoming pain and breaking free from labels to embracing rejection as part of the journey, Natalie Banks—bestselling and award-winning novelist—is living proof that personal breakthroughs pav...

Are You Living or Performing? This week's episode is one that will hit close to home for many of us. The question we're asking is simple, but powerful—are you living, or are you performing? Too often, we get caught up in living for approval—saying the right things, doing what's expected, fitting into a mold—while slowly losing touch with who we really are.  We're digging into the difference betwee...

What are you afraid to say—and why? What we don't talk about often shapes who we become. Today on Get a G.R.I.P., we're exploring the courage it takes to speak the truth—even when it's hard. What is the power of radical honesty and emotional transparency? Silence can be a safe space… but it can also be a prison. We're challenging ourselves—and you—to break the silence and step into radical honesty...

We're Back! Join Us for a Powerful New Episode of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix After a short time away, Coach Elix and Steven return this Friday with a brand-new Open Forum episode—and it's one you won't want to miss. We're catching up, keeping it real, and opening the phone lines to YOU. 💬 Got something on your mind? 💬 Struggling to navigate uncertainty? 💬 Want to hear what we've been up to?...