Life After: From Surviving to Thriving

SHORT DESCRIPTION Our inner critics can steal our dreams. Which is such a bummer because those nasty little gremlins aren't even our own voices telling – and they are always giving us a false narrative. We have a choice though! We can decide what thoughts we allow – and with practice – we can have peace and joy!   KEY TAKEAWAYS Name it… … And then take away it's power and control Is it true?... …...

Obstacles and challenges are an inevitable part of life. What if you could face those challenges without losing your peace in the process? In this episode, we're talking about real-life ways to navigate obstacles while still protecting your energy and staying grounded.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Sleep on it Ask yourself – Am I the "problem" Don't assign blame We're all in this together – are we over or under...

What a powerful episode with Melissa. Healing is a rebellion! Healing as a revolution! Learn ways to lean into the rebellion and revolution and change your life! Melissa has incredible wisdom through life experience and she's here to share it all with us! You're gonna love it!!   KEY TAKEAWAYS It's okay to take up space in the beginning (even – or especially – when it feels uncomfortable) Stand up...

What you tell your brain is what it believes — and the messages you feed it matter more than you might think. This episode dives into how the external messages we allow, as well as our inner dialogue, shapes our habits, our health, and the way we feel about ourselves. Tune in for a compassionate reminder that your thoughts have power—and you have the ability to choose what they're saying. KEY TAKE...

In this episode, we explore the heart of trauma work—not by focusing solely on the events themselves, but on the lasting impact they leave in our bodies. Trauma disconnects us from the present moment, often leaving us feeling unsafe in our own lives. But what if healing begins with reclaiming our ability to be fully present? Together, we'll talk about how practicing presence can gently rewire the...

Keeping your routine helps create structure and set the habits needed to reach your goals. It is also good for your mental health, improves your sleep, and helps you feel more in control. There are so many ways to start and keep a routine. We've talked about several of them here, but this list isn't exhaustive. Keep honing your routine so that you are focused on what's most meaningful to you!   KE...

We can choose hope regardless of the environment we are in. We are wired and designed to be hopeful! We are wired to use our imagination to look at our future and create memories of that future and then think strategically about how to achieve our future goals.   Hope is contagious too! We can connect with other hopeful people. Those that are always looking positively at the future and openly talk...

What you look for you find. With all that's going on in the world, it's important to stay focused on what you want and taking the action steps to get there. It's so easy to get distracted, losing motivation and momentum taking you further and further away from realizing your dreams. Check out all the straightforward ways to stay focused and paying attention to what matters most. KEY TAKEAWAYS What...

I'm so thrilled to have Molly Mandelberg as a guest on this episode. Molly is everything that Life After stands for; after a rough childhood, she chose to make her life what it is today including a healthy relationship and thriving business. And, she works with others to create and build world changing missions. KEY TAKEAWAYS When getting out of a relationship with a narcissist: You can make chang...

Your mindset can be impacted by limiting beliefs, fear and anxiety. Discover tips and tricks to change your limiting beliefs and mitigate or minimize your fear and anxiety so you can shift your mindset and achieve your dreams! We choose our mindset, and it's much easier to do when we let go of our limiting beliefs and release our fears!   KEY TAKEAWAYS Quick ways to reduce fear and anxiety which w...

Trigger Warning: This episode deals with the issue of domestic violence, including gun violence. This is a must listen episode. Elijah Gossett is my very special guest. He is a survivor of domestic violence who, from the moment he awoke from surgery, chooses to see the hope and gratitude of his circumstances despite the long physical recovery he faced. He chooses to see that love is everywhere and...

Welcome to Season 3! Mindset is everything! A nice refresher for the start of the season, with some tried and true tips, as well as a couple new ones, for shifting your mindset into the space that will keep you focused and moving in the direction of your success. Also, what are the 4 stages of learning curve and how does that impact your mindset. KEY TAKEAWAYS 4 Stages of Learning Curve: Unconscio...

In this episode we are going to look at Gratitude. If you are new to a gratitude practice, it's easy to get started and there are so many benefits! It doesn't really matter how you start, just that you do! Also, take a little time to reflect on how the last year has gone for you and focus on what you are grateful for. Now is the perfect time to start.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Gratitude: Opens the doors to m...

The holidays can do even the best of us in! This year, I'm sharing a few tips and tricks to make this holiday season the most enjoyable ever. Easy things to keep your stress level low, focus on what matters to you most, and really enjoy your time in the ways you want! It can be done – and you won't need a vacation in the New Year to recover!   KEY TAKEAWAYS Keep it Chill Don't Overcommit Say No As...

 Leadership skills are incredibly important skills to develop and grow regardless of your job title at work. In part because we use our leadership skills everywhere, and also because the impact that they have on the people we spend our time with can be meaningful and impactful. Being self-aware and knowing your leadership skills strengths and weaknesses will help you enhance those skills you alrea...

Adversity is a marathon that we don't feel prepared for. When that's the case, we have to adapt, and manage our energy to get through it. One of the reasons some adversity seems insurmountable is because it leaves us feeling powerless. We aren't! We can still make choices. Acknowledge what's happening, connect with and support others to keep a more positive mindset, and act! Having a plan, or nest...

 In today's episode, we welcome the brilliant Matthew Melendez to share with us how music can change your life. Matthew also gives us fantastic ideas for how to start regularly using music to improve our moods, increase our positive emotions and make connections with others. This is a must listen episode!   KEY TAKEAWAYS We are acting on our feelings all the time. Music is an easy entry point into...

How can you rebuild your life when you don't have the ability to just walk away like in  Eat, Pray, Love or Wild . We explore the ways you can rediscover yourself and find some peace amongst the chaos. We emphasize how you can make changes in your life when you are feeling lost and alone.   KEY TAKEAWAYS v   Breathe v   Get outside v   Be present v   What do you want?   BEST MOMENTS It is always t...

Change is happening all are around us all the time! Change is the one thing we can be absolutely sure of is happening all the time! Don't be afraid to lean into change; accepting and acknowledging change will actually give us more opportunity to decide what life looks like on the other end of the inevitable change.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Don't be afraid to go through change When you want to accomplish a...

We rely on resilience when we're stressed and need to get back on track. Practice building resilience and grit in good times, so it's available to you when you need it. Resilience reminds us of our commitments, interests, passions and gets us back on track. We all have ups and downs, it's very natural. It's not about being positive all the time. It's about having skills and choosing to shift your...

While it might be hard to define hope, we all feel it. Here's a quick definition: "Hope is the belief that your future can be brighter and better than your past and that you actually have a role to play in making it better". Hope is a choice that we want to come back to again and again. Think of it as your lifeline that you want to keep close. How is Hope showing up in your life today?   KEY TAKEA...

Are you in a relationship with a narcissist? Do you wanna get off the narcissist's ride? Don't hide from the reality that you might be in the relationship to begin with. Then start working on your strategy. The type of relationship you are in, and what you need, are going to determine the strategies you use right now. That can always change. There's so much to learn and this episode is a good star...

We are taught that anger is "bad". It's not! No emotion or feeling is bad. They all have a purpose and anger is no different. Anger is often the surface emotion of a feeling or feelings that we're feeling under the surface. So don't be afraid of your anger. That said, don't hide from it either. What is happening that is making you feel angry? Let your anger tell you what's happening underneath you...

This is a replay of one of my most popular episodes. Enjoy! Routines are boring, right? Actually, they are incredibly important! They save us time and mental energy and minimize decision fatigue. All things that help us when we want to keep a more positive mindset and stay focused on accomplishing our dreams and reaching our dreams. While routines create structure and set the habits needed to reac...

Change is happening all the time, like the seasons. Even though it might feel scary, you can change your life! If you lean in, imagine what you can get accomplished in 6 months, or even a year! It's so exciting!   KEY TAKEAWAYS What transitions are you going through right now? What is the Universe whispering to you right now? What can you reframe so change is less scary? How can you "step forward...