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Somatic experiencing helps people deal with stuck emotions in the body. It also helps release these emotions by using mind-body techniques. These somatic techniques, also called somatic strategies, can be applied to different areas of life and can answer different questions we deal with daily. If this is a concept you would be interested in learning more about, this episode is for you! Keri answer...

New Year's resolutions usually separate who we are from who we want to be. The problem is that so many of us don't follow our plans for much time. That is why being disciplined is fundamental when setting up new goals. In this episode, Keri talks about her goals for this year and how the discipline has become relevant to her personal and professional life. When we talk about discipline, we talk ab...

In this episode, Keri shares a few updates on her recovery after the explant surgery. After eight weeks, Keri feels the recovery process is right on track. She has been slowly starting over at the gym, for example, and the pain has been gradually fading, although she still feels some discomfort.  Women of all ages have been reaching out to her to know more about the operation, so if you are consid...

Welcome to this new, entertaining, and insightful episode of Literally First Class! Keri shares her journey with her curly hair, telling stories from her childhood and explaining her current hair routine.  If you have natural curly hair and are looking for a fresh look for the new year, maybe it's time to bring out your natural curls and let them shine a little. Embracing your natural hair is a gr...

Parenthood and entrepreneurship have a lot in common. With both, you need to be patient, you need to be a reliable leader, and you can't say yes to everything. Every entrepreneur knows that protecting their time and energy is fundamental for the company's success, and the same happens when raising children. It's important to have more family time to enjoy more moments together. If this topic reson...

We all know that health is the most important thing to pay attention to as we age. Taking care of health and focusing on longevity month after month, year after year, should be a priority for everyone - especially those with a busy schedule.  Cenegenics understands all of these concepts and, for many years, has been helping people with performance and age management. Cenegenics is also the new par...

As a woman in business, it's important to know how to navigate the holidays. After all, it's that time of the year when you can relax, enjoy your free moments, and recharge for what's to come. But, it can also be a very stressful time with lots and lots to do, and that type of pressure can have a toll on your body and mind. In this episode, Keri gives you three simple tips for this time of the yea...

Sit back and relax as Keri shares updates on her recovery after her explant surgery. Many women have been reaching out to her to know more about the entire process as well as the operation, which only proves that it's a sensitive topic that needs more discussion. Keri also talks about a retreat that took place in Mexico that she attended and what went down there. It was a very intimate retreat wit...

Surprise guest Dr. David Rankin of Aqua Plastic Surgery stopped by to have a POP UP PARTY with us in First Class! You are invited to sit back and listen in as we discuss the risks and benefits of implant and explant surgery and how silicone implants behave inside the body. Dr. Rankin also talks about physical-related symptoms, reasons why women come to him, and how he and his team try to address t...

In this episode of Literally First Class, Keri answers a few questions she has received on social media about her explant surgery. If you are considering doing the surgery and still have doubts about the whole process, this episode is for you. Keri talks about how she got to choose her doctor, details about the post-operation process, the medications she has taken, and how she is feeling after the...

In this episode of Literally First Class Podcast, Keri shares in detail more about her explant surgery. First and foremost, the level of trust in the doctor and his reputation were crucial factors for Keri to work with him. Keri explained that she felt heard and seen by this professional and that he asked several important questions that helped ease her mind. Keri also shares how she prepared for...

If you are navigating self-image issues, health issues, or new seasons of life, this episode is for you. Have you ever felt like your self-value and self-worth are based on looks? It's a common idea that women of all ages, and for decades, learned to see as the truth. This external validation (from men, society, and other women sometimes) gives women a false sense of importance when we all know th...

In this week's episode of Literally First Class, Keri shares with you three ways to keep your current level of success. When we achieve a new level of success in our personal or professional lives, we might start thinking  "it is too good to be true"  or that we will lose momentum at some point. That happens because we tend to sabotage ourselves as we reach our goals and achieve success. We tend t...

In this week's episode of Literally First Class Podcast, Keri shares more about her experience joining Girl Scouts and the expectations of her upcoming explant surgery. Such procedures can have long-term effects on body image, as we know. Keri talks about some of the emotions she has been feeling about the surgery (including self-esteem issues) and what she expects from the future after the operat...

In this episode, Keri shares a powerful and candid message about grief - and how much we can grow by experiencing it. We can sometimes grieve the loss of a previous version of ourselves, how we thought our life would look, or we can grieve the end of a relationship. But it's important to know that with every loss, new opportunities come. Every new season of life, whether it is a season of grief or...

Tune in to another episode of Literally First Class Podcast as Keri answers different questions from her audience. She shares tips to navigate your business, personal life, and romantic relationships in a way that works for you. When it comes to somatic work, for example, Keri explains that you don't have to follow specific somatic practices such as meditation or breathwork to get results. It is o...

What would happen if you stopped fighting your body and started listening to it? If you've felt the tug of societal beauty standards and struggled with self-worth, this episode is for you. Come along with Keri as she candidly shares her personal journey from battling an eating disorder and competing in fitness competitions to considering explant surgery. Understand the emotional upheavals that com...

In this episode of the Literally First Class™ Podcast, Keri talks about the idea that hard work and stress are parts of entrepreneurship. They are important aspects for successful entrepreneurs who are always looking to achieve the next big thing. Stress can even be considered healthy to some degree. We all know that it takes  some  level of stress to take a company from point A to point B, right?...

In this new episode of Literally First Class Podcast, you will learn all about Keri's latest retreat. She talks about the whole experience, the activities that occurred there, and the lessons learned during the event. Besides living an incredible experience, the women who attended the retreat were able to connect with themselves, focus on their feelings and emotions, envision what they want for th...

In this week's episode of Literally First Class Podcast, Keri talks about how entrepreneurs - especially female entrepreneurs - can and should balance their work with family. For example, it's completely possible to maintain a productive work routine and cultivate quality time with the kids. Or enjoy a personal break in the middle of the day without thinking you are not doing enough for your busin...

Did you know that Taylor Swift has a lot to teach us about entrepreneurship? In this episode, Keri shares her experience watching Taylor's most recent documentary 'Miss Americana' and the many lessons she took from it. While she is a famous singer and songwriter, Taylor Swift says in the film that she wishes there wasn't a better version of herself yet to be discovered, which is a common thought f...

In this episode, Keri gives you two simple tools that she uses with her own clients to identify what kind of leader you are and how you can make room for personal and professional growth. If you are an entrepreneur, becoming an efficient leader for your team can be challenging. Natural leaders know how to develop their collaborators' skills, always placing them in the right positions within the co...

Being a creative entrepreneur and a content creator is challenging in many ways. One of these challenges is seeing other people copy your products, programs, and even your entire message. It is common for this type of situation to happen if you create online content throughout social media platforms, and yes, it is a bummer, but as long as you keep your essence, no real harm can be done. In this e...

In this episode of Literally First Class Podcast, Keri talks about setting boundaries for yourself. It's fundamental to be mindful of your time and energy and selective about what you pay attention to. Especially for entrepreneurs, time is your most valuable asset, and you don't owe anyone your time. It's not just a matter of organization and having a structure. Being picky about who gets the chan...

In this episode of Literally First Class, Keri shares with us a conversation she had with her family that got her thinking about entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs sometimes can be viewed as the black sheep of the family just because they didn't follow a traditional career or a 9-5 job. However, this doesn't mean that working for yourself is easy. On the contrary, it takes a lot of courage. Taking a...