Life After: From Surviving to Thriving

Rise of Superman, by Steven Kotler, is one of the top 10 non-fiction books I've ever read. It changed the way I look at the world. It changed what I considered to be my personal limitations. It changed how I think about the world, and my place in it. AND, I hope it does the same for you.   KEY TAKEAWAYS 10 core components to reaching flow: Clear goals Concentration A loss of the feeling of self-co...

Grief is so intertwined with so many parts of our life that it can get lost in the day to day. It impacts us in such a way that we often, without really knowing why, are just getting by. Be patient with yourselves, and others. The grieving process has no timeline. Some losses you will process and move through within a few weeks. Other losses will stay with you for a long time, many years in some c...

We all have things happen in our lives that can derail us…sometimes for 5 minutes, sometimes 5 months, and unfortunately sometimes for 5 years. There are so many ways we can build our resilience muscle. This episode is going to give you so many great tips on how to do that. KEY TAKEAWAYS Possibility thinking Why is it worth it to move through the challenge? What changes? What makes it worth it? "I...

This episode is about emotions and feelings. Are they really different? All evidence indicates yes. This episode is going to ensure that we keep learning, and in the process, growing, so that we can identify our own emotions and/or feelings and manage them both in a kind and loving manner. That way they will serve us, instead of sink us. There's a reason we have strong feelings, because they are g...

This episode is such a great reminder about how to keep our mindset positive by getting back to the basics. What it is and why it is so important to keep a more positive or optimistic mindset. Also, how to maintain the mindset that you want and get back on track when you are feeling off. Having a positive mindset can change your life and this is a great place to start!   KEY TAKEAWAYS We will come...

Your narcissist thrives on gaslighting you. That leads you to look "crazy" or paranoid, both to yourself and others. Because narcissists are so good at wearing their masks, it takes time to figure out what you're dealing with, and then takes time and strategy to show others what's really happening. Our legal and family court systems are not equipped to identify or handle extreme narcissists. Final...

In this episode we have the privilege of chatting with Kristy Orenstein. Kristy has a lot of lived-experience, has so much wisdom to share and we are going to hear some amazing tips for how to move through obstacles and challenges to build the life that you desire. We are so lucky to have her with us today! Thank you Kristy! KEY TAKEAWAYS Making sure that you have hope and gratitude. Try to connec...

There is a difference between our emotions and feelings. The six fundamental emotions are happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, anger, and surprise. Our emotions are like the engine of the car, so it's really important that we keep our emotional engine tuned and healthy. When we aren't aware of our emotions it can cause serious issues in our lives. KEY TAKEAWAYS Acknowledge your emotions Accept your...

"What you look for you find' -Oprah. Gratitude is a vital component to our mindset and health. Gratitude gives us a choice. When we choose to focus on the presence of what is working in our lives – and put language and meaning to it – we are able to more seamlessly lean in to gratitude and see the overwhelming benefits occur. KEY TAKEAWAYS Here are just a few of the benefits of gratitude: Better s...

Narcissist relationships aren't just with our significant other, spouse, partner, etc. They can happen with any kind of relationship. And once we've attracted a narcissist once, particularly if it's been a significant relationship, unfortunately, we will continue that pattern, until we know the signs and then act on them! This episode helps you identify how you feel when you are in a relationship...

Welcome to Season 2! Mindset is everything! We will come back to that again and again and again! No matter whether you are trying to accomplish a goal, reach a lifelong dream, or move through specific obstacles, your mindset is vital. And, the great news is that you always have a choice! I'm so looking forward to our journey this season. Thank you for being here! KEY TAKEAWAYS Mindset is everythin...

We are recapping the best of Season 1! We looked back at all of the amazing information and tips and tricks from Season 1. There was so much learning and growth this Season – as much for me as anyone. It's been a pleasure and I'm thrilled that you joined me on this journey so far. Thank you and see you in Season 2!   KEY TAKEAWAYS Your mindset is a choice What you tell your brain is what your brai...

In this episode, we are going to talk about narcissism and narcissists. It's important to talk about because as you can see with many of the quotes above, we often don't realize we are in a relationship with a narcissist. And certainly, more often, others don't realize we are in a relationship with a narcissist. Now, this can be any kind of relationship - friendship, co-worker, parent, or intimate...

This is our second episode about fear and those little gremlin voices we all have in our heads. In episode #16 we talked about the first two fear gremlins: fear of dreaming and fear of failure. In this episode, we'll talk about the other two fear gremlins, the fear of upsetting people and conflict identification, which translates into thinking "I don't matter" or "I'm not enough". Remember, we all...

It was my great pleasure to interview my dear friend, Arya Harris Keller. Arya is the Founder of This Goddess Life LLC. Here's a little bit about Arya: I have a BA (Hon) from the University of Toronto. I considered a career in academia but chose to become an adoptive mom to two children instead. My son has Written Output and Generalized Anxiety Disorders and my daughter has Reactive Attachment Dis...

We all have those nagging little voices in our heads that tell us what we can't do, what we shouldn't do. Those are our little gremlins. And they often keep us from doing exactly what we want in life. In this episode, and the next, we're going to talk about those little gremlins and what we can do to quiet their noise. KEY TAKEAWAYS We often think that this is our voice telling us what we can't do...

I am so thrilled to have added guests to my podcast. This is a community and we can learn so much from each other…and this is absolutely the case with Courtney. It was my privilege to sit down and chat with her! Courtney has had quite the journey and she has done a wonderful job making positive changes in her life! Her enthusiasm is contagious. The work she's done to make those change for herself,...

In this episode, we are going to talk about Hope and Hope Theory and the importance of cultivating hope in your life. The last quote by Christopher Reeve, "once you choose hope, anything's possible", is the foundation of this episode. Having hope, creating hope, openness towards hope, is a choice that we can all make, at any time. As we'll see, making that choice makes all the difference in the wo...

In this episode, we are going to talk about Conflict and Conflict Styles. Conflict is inevitable, so understanding it and becoming more willing to effectively, kindly, safely and courageously lean in to resolving conflict allows for being more proactive when it happens.   The thing about conflict is that we are often so afraid to engage in any kind of conflict because most of us view it as yelling...

In this episode, we are going to talk about Communication! First, we're going to talk about what communication is and the many technical aspects involved. Then I'll mention some tips for how to improve your communication. This episode is really detailed and full of important information. I'm going to try to chunk it down as much as possible! Good communication means that: People feel listened to a...

Hi! These micro episodes are designed to just give you a quick tip for how to facilitate change in your life and come from my podcast, Life After: From Surviving to Thriving. Check out the full episodes if you'd like to hear more! Also, look for the micro episodes on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GKGskK_IEY0 (or just search for Locate Coaching on YouTube). Please Share with a friend…or five! If you fo...

In this episode, we are going to talk about Grief. And because of the heaviness of this topic, we are going to keep it as simple as possible. This episode is meant to give you an opportunity to start thinking about grief in a different way and to hopefully open up the possibility for addressing any grief that you may currently be experiencing.  Grief is so intertwined with so many parts of our lif...

Hi! These micro episodes are designed to just give you a quick tip for how to facilitate change in your life and come from my podcast, Life After: From Surviving to Thriving. Check out the full episodes if you'd like to hear more! Also, look for the micro episodes on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/whSzB7pv0t8  (or just search for Locate Coaching on YouTube). Please Share with a friend…or five! If you...

In this episode, we are going to talk about resilience. This is really an interesting topic because whether you refer to it as resilience, or mental toughness, or grit, there is a depth and breadth of information out there. Like mindset, it is really popular and how people talk about resilience is multilayered and diverse. We'll do a quick introduction to resilience and then will focus on how to b...

In this episode, we are going to talk about Motivation! What it is, how do you get it and most importantly, how do you maintain your motivation no matter what it is you want to do.  I have lots of experience reaching goals throughout my life, big and small. And I know how important motivation is when striving for change in your life. I really want to invite you as you listen to this episode to tak...