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

In this episode, Coach Elix discusses the stress and anxiety people feel around the holiday season. There are probably all sorts of things that make you feel overwhelmed when thinking about the holidays. You are not alone. In fact, 45% of people in the United States would rather skip Christmas altogether. Tune in to find out why you feel stressed around Christmas and how to achieve a stress-free h...

Why You Shouldn't Ask People What They're Thankful For with guest, C onsultant and Clinical Training Specialist in Transformational Leadership , Deborah Horowitz Today's guest, Deborah Horowitz joins Elix and Steven to discuss the difference between rote gratitude and active gratitude. They discuss how to reframe gratitude in a forward-thinking way, why asking "what are you thankful for" is not ef...

In this episode, Coach Elix discusses objective and subjective ways to define success. A key part of living a fulfilling and authentic life is defining what success means to you. Not being clear and honest with yourself about what you value can lead to your life being derailed by the expectations of others. Tune in to understand the anatomy of designing your own definition of success.  Timestamps:...

In this episode, Coach Elix shares the story of his experience with caregiver burnout. He shares the story of his mom's stroke for the first time publicly and how that experience has affected his mental health. Throughout the episode, Elix discusses the vital work of caring for the critically ill, how to spot caregiver burnout, how you can support loved ones experiencing caregiver burnout, and wha...

Handling Life with Grief, Grace, and Grit with guest, Kathy Gaalaas On this episode of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, Elix's longtime friend and colleague, Kathy Gaalaas, is back to co-host the show!⁠ ⁠ Kathy is an entrepreneur, digital marketing guru, coach, mom, yogi, and tap dancer (just to name a few!).⁠ ⁠ She last joined Elix on the show in July to talk about the power of GRACE — accepting w...

Learning to Dance with Your Shadow with guest, The Shadow Coach, Donna Karlin On this episode of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, Elix will have his good friend and colleague, Donna Karlin, The Shadow Coach®, back on the show!⁠ ⁠ Donna is a true stand-out in the field of coaching and her programs are in demand across the globe. Witty, wise, bold, and brilliant, Donna's no-nonsense style is 100% con...

"If it was easy, everyone would be doing it." – Coach Elix Your thoughts create stories, which lead to overarching personal narratives, ultimately creating limiting scripts about what you can and cannot do. On this episode, learn what scripts may be limiting you, how your mind may be using scripts to latch onto comfort zones, and how to shift your scripts and replace them with a positive and empow...

Are you aware of the masks you put on?⁠ ⁠ Not the disposable face masks we've been wearing for over a year now. I'm talking about emotional masks.⁠ ⁠ These are the masks we hide behind because of fear.⁠ ⁠ 🎭 If we feel insecure, we might hide behind the mask of name-dropping.⁠ ⁠ 🎭 If we are unsure of our power, we can hide behind the mask of being a bully.⁠ ⁠ 🎭 If we don't think the world loves...

If you're hooked on being right, this episode is for you. Throughout the show, Coach Elix explains the neuroscience behind the human desire to be right and where this need originates from. He shares 6 signs that you may be addicted to being right, and provides coaching on how to manage that addiction. Timestamps:  [01:50] Why Halloween is so exciting for Steven, Elix's mom's 96th birthday, and mor...

Blind spots…⁠ Your brain on autopilot.⁠ ⁠ Experts tell us that our unconscious mind makes a majority of our decisions. It creates blind spots—unconscious biases that can narrow our vision and potentially influence our behaviors.⁠ ⁠ Are you letting blind spots steer your decision making? It's time to take control.⁠

On today's episode, it's the one year anniversary of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix on WARA 1320AM! An entire year's worth of shows full of content about creating breakthroughs and transforming lives — YOUR lives.⁠ ⁠ Today, we'll be taking a look back, and celebrating with a few special guests and lots of surprises!

In this episode, Coach Elix and Steven discuss how to stop giving regret too much space in your life. Regret is inevitable. You will not stop experiencing it. But, you know what you can do? Recognize it when it creeps up and reframe the toxic narrative it tries to infect your life with.  This episode will give you an introduction to the art of letting go of regret and help you take away power from...

We all think we are great listeners. But, are we really? Listening is a forgotten skill. One we often take for granted. If you are committed to being an extraordinary partner or friend, listening is perhaps one of the greatest tools at your disposal. Listen today to learn exactly what it means to listen to CONNECT rather than merely to understand.  Timestamps:  [02:00] Life updates! [04:30] Today'...

Give Grace to Yourself (Not Just Others) with guest, Kathy Gaalaas Digital Strategist, Kathy Gaalaas, joins Coach Elix to discuss how to manage tough situations with grace. Not just by being graceful to other people — but, more importantly, by being graceful to YOURSELF. We often forget about ourselves when we think about grace, but we deserve to treat ourselves with kindness.  Listen today to lea...

"If it's comfortable, it doesn't change you." Without feeling grateful for what you have, it's almost impossible to live a fulfilled life. But, do you take things for granted without noticing? In this episode, Coach Elix and Steven the Medium discuss how you can live a beautiful and fulfilled life just by being present in the moment.  In this episode you will learn: Why you take things for granted...

How to Mute Your Inner Critic and Focus On Your Strengths with Leadership Coach Donna Karlin "The inner critic is all our insecurities wrapped up in a tight little bow that you hold on to...and it constantly tells you what you lack." —Donna Karlin Coach Donna Karlin joins Coach Elix to discuss how you can silence your inner critic and amplify your positive voice. Tune in to learn a clever way you...

Coach Elix and Steven the Medium celebrate Pride Month this episode by reflecting on the Stonewall uprising, the origin of the pride parade, their personal experiences growing up gay, and why being gay is not a lifestyle.  "Queer people don't grow up as ourselves, we grow up playing a version of ourselves that sacrifices authenticity to minimize humiliation and prejudice."  Timestamps:  [04:40] Wh...

Lessons from Accidentally Going TikTok Viral with the Pelvic Health Ladies On this episode, Coach Elix is joined by the TikTok viral sensation: The Pelvic Health Ladies! During the pandemic, they racked up 332K followers on TikTok — by accident. Tune in to today's episode to learn how they went viral, what being TikTok famous feels like, and how to transform obscure content into relatable snippets...

Saving Lives Through Coaching with Professional Personal Development Coach, Dr. Henry Kahn Dr. Henry Kahn joins Coach Elix to share a deeply personal story about his relationship with his brother that changed his life. He shares several anecdotes about how to overcome self doubt, impostor syndrome, and how to uncover what you have been hiding from yourself.  Elbert Hubbard wrote: "We work to becom...

Having just gone through an extremely challenging and unexpected situation, Coach Elix shares about navigating unexpected circumstances from a place of power.   No matter how stressful an unexpected event may be, there is always light at the other end of the tunnel — especially with the four methods presented in this episode.  Tune in to learn how to correct yourself in real time and find the silv...

Transforming Self-Doubt Into Self-Mastery with Best-Selling Author, Natalie Banks We all battle with self doubt, no matter how successful, smart, or talented we are.  Best-selling author Natalie Banks joins Coach Elix on this episode to prove it. An award-winning author, she has been aware of her own self-doubt since childhood.  Battling with self-doubt doesn't mean we cannot reach self-mastery. T...

Self-forgiveness is your ticket to freedom. There are no shortcuts. In this episode, we give you a practical guide to get started on the right path. In this episode you will learn: Why we struggle with forgiveness and resentment Five questions to ask yourself to help you become your best self Actionable steps to help you free yourself through self-forgiveness Timestamps:  03:01 What happened on ou...

Defining moments can be building block of excellence, but they can also derail us. As children, we start creating narratives about our lives. If we are not careful, we may let limiting narratives gain control of our adulthood. In this episode, we discuss how defining moments can act like a double edged sword.  Coach Elix spills the beans on HIS defining moment at age 10 when he felt rejected by hi...

In this episode, we discuss what defining moments are and how your inner child may be controlling the adult you are today. Throughout the episode, Steven the Medium delves deep into his defining moment. He was only a child when his father committed suicide. This is that story — Unpacked.  There may be two people inside you, which one is in control? If you feel life is happening to you, then this e...

Building a Life You Love After Hitting Rock Bottom with Mark Worster, The Green Nurse Mark Worster, Co-Founder of The Green Nurse, joins Coach Elix to share his rock bottom story. His main message? Rock bottoms can be the unexpected catalyst you need to start building a life you love.  After a series of catastrophic events, Mark was on the verge of committing suicide. After checking in to a facili...