Livin' The Life

When you brain starts going to you find it hard to stop? Do you get caught with your mind running in circles? Do you find it's challenging to shift out of that overwhelm and calm down? What can you do to stop overthinking things and feel more peaceful and present in your life? IN THIS EPISODE, MARISSA TALKS ABOUT: Using journaling to complete thoughts and slow down train of thought Calming the min...

Are you trying to lose fat? Are you overweight and know it's time? Are you already a healthy weight but still want to lean out a little? Maybe you've lost and gained weight so many times, that you want to find a sustainable solution. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Fat loss = caloric deficit Importance of a sustainable lifestyle Role of exercise and sleep Action steps: Resistance training 2-3/week...

Can you not start your day without a cup of coffee? Do you consume caffeine at all hours of the day? When do you know it's enough? IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Common places caffeine is found How much caffeine in a cup of coffee Positive and negative side effects Everyone experiences it differently RESOURCES Join The Livin' The Life Facebook Group Free Resource of 80+ Free Resources to Help You...

Do you have a hard time accepting yourself? Do you avoid looking at yourself and your life because it feels scary or uncomfortable? How can you accept where you're at without feeling horrible? How can acceptance help you make changes moving forward? IN THIS EPISODE, MARISSA TALKS ABOUT: Accepting where you’re at, coming to terms with reality Accepting your body, your mind, your situations, other p...

What big changes are coming in your life? Do you have some shifts coming up soon? Or are you bored and want to make changes but are a little afraid? How can you embrace change and create new experiences while also feeling good? IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Our new adventures with career and jobs shifting The importance of adjusting habits and routines but still focusing on the basics How we nav...

Are you in your 50s and 60s? Have you already gone through menopause or perimenopause? Do your symptoms get in the way of feeling like your best self? IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What is menopause? Symptoms of menopause 5 Ways to Minimize Menopause Symptoms Naturally: Exercise/resistance training, sleep, nutrition, reduce stress, supplements Intermittent Fasting for Women Podcast with Dave Asp...

Is it one of those days? Things just feel.... shitty? Are you trying to find a way to feel better but don't know what to do? IN THIS EPISODE, MARISSA TALKS ABOUT: Bad days happen but don't have to stay in them Using gratitude, movement, and helping others to shift out of a bad day Wallowing in feelings vs acknowledging feelings RESOURCES Join The Livin' The Life Facebook Group Free Resource of 80+...

Do you eat normally? What actually is normal eating anyway? Do you need to be perfect or can you be flexible and that still be enough? Do you ever experience emotional eating? Does that mean you have a disorder? If you do have an eating disorder and feel shame around it, how can you have compassion for yourself and start to shift towards more normal ways of eating? How can you build a healthy...

Do you struggle with stress and overwhelm? When is the last time you went outside without any distractions and really just spent time in nature? IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Going to a cabin off grid Being out in BC surrounded by trees and mountains How you can bring nature inside The effects nature has on mental health How to find trails and green space close to you RESOURCES Join The Livin' T...

Do you struggle setting boundaries with your parents? Do you feel bad about saying no to them or feel like this isn't an option? Do you feel hurt or triggered by your parents and love them but also don't know how to be around them and function? How do you set boundaries without hurting their feelings? How can you make sure you feel safe while communicating and setting necessary boundaries? &n...

Have you ever said something you thought was funny but really offended someone? Or has someone said something as a joke but you felt was very inappropriate or inconsiderate? Have we gotten to a place in society where everyone is so afraid of offending others or saying the wrong things that we are censoring ourselves? At what point are we being unloving or inconsiderate and at what point are we liv...

ANNOUNCEMENT!!! The ALL IN Program starts Aug. 22nd!! *Only 4 spots available.* VIP Registration with a special discount opens Aug 1st for those in The Livin' The Life Facebook Group. Join the group here! (Regular price open to public Aug 3rd-7th) Are you afraid to lift because you think you will get bulky? Are you stuck and not seeing any results? IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: My experience wit...

Do you find it hard to remember to take care of yourself? Do you get busy with other people and tend to help others at the detriment of caring for yourself? Do you try to prioritize yourself but then have moments where you completely forget how important taking care of yourself is and get distracted by other things? Well then this episode is for YOU!! ANNOUNCEMENT!!! The ALL IN Program starts Aug....

ANNOUNCEMENT!!! The ALL IN Program starts Aug. 22nd!! *Only 4 spots available.* VIP Registration with a special discount opens Aug 1st for those in The Livin' The Life Facebook Group. Join the group here! (Regular price open to public Aug 3rd-7th) Do you wait for motivation to appear before you take action? Do you take time to celebrate your small successes towards your bigger goals? Do those arou...

ANNOUNCEMENT!!! The ALL IN Program starts Aug. 22nd!! *Only 4 spots available.* VIP Registration with a special discount opens Aug 1st for those in The Livin' The Life Facebook Group. Join the group here! (Regular price open to public Aug 3rd-7th) Do you have a goal of building your butt? Are you struggling to see any results? Have you been doing the same booty band circuit for months? IN THIS EPI...

Have you experienced trauma? Do you find that its difficult for you to heal from certain past experiences or pains? Does it feel overwhelming to even start thinking about what this process would look like? What are some things you can start to do yourself to start this healing process? ANNOUNCEMENT!!! The ALL IN Program starts Aug. 22nd!! *Only 4 spots available.* VIP Registration with a special d...

ANNOUNCEMENT!!! The ALL IN Program starts Aug. 22nd!! *Only 4 spots available.* VIP Registration with a special discount opens Aug 1st for those in The Livin' The Life Facebook Group. Join the group here! (Regular price open to public Aug 3rd-7th) How do you feel about your body? Do you feel like your body should look different? Is your body healthy? Do you actually need to change your body or is...

Have you been told that to get fit you need to take a protein supplement? Do you wonder why you feel bloated after taking your protein powder? There are so many options, how do you know which one to get?! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Is protein powder good for you? How much protein should you aim for What to look for when buying a protein powder RESOURCES Join The Livin' The Life Facebook Group...

What do you need right now? How can you truly practice self care by giving that to yourself? If you were your own loving parent, what would you do for yourself? What are the habits and behaviors that you need to so you actually feel good and like YOU? How can you be the adult in your life and give these to yourself regardless of if you feel like it or not? IN THIS EPISODE, MARISSA TALKS ABOUT: Sho...

ANNOUNCEMENT!!! The ALL IN Program starts Aug. 22nd!! *Only 4 spots available.* VIP Registration with a special discount opens Aug 1st for those in The Livin' The Life Facebook Group. Join the group here!   (Regular price open to public Aug 3rd-7th) What is your sexual orientation? Do you ever get overwhelmed or confused by all the different labels out there? Do you know what you like but may...

Does eating healthy have to be expensive? Do you need supplements to be considered healthy? IN THIS EPISODE, KATHLEEN TALKS ABOUT: Focus on whole foods first Buying in bulk Making sure you don't waste food Using the flip app for price matching You don't have to buy organic or free range foods RESOURCES Join The Livin' The Life Facebook Group Free Resource of 80+ Free Resources to Help Your Body, M...

Have you ever experienced a burnout? Maybe do you feel stuck in one right now? Why do you get into these, how can you get out of it, how can you make sure it doesn't happen again? And what about if someone else in your life is in a burnout, what can you do to help them?  IN THIS EPISODE, MARISSA TALKS ABOUT: Doing more then our capacity and why people get stuck in burnout How burnout comes fr...

What happens when something doesn't go as you planned? Do you freak out? Does everything fall apart? What can you control when things are out of your control? How can you shift and find peace amidst difficult and uncomfortable times? IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Accepting that there are always going to be things that don't go as planned The adventures of being landlords and owning a rental prop...

Do you hate cardio? Trust me, you're not alone! Hey, it doesn't have to be boring, it can even be fun! Listen in to hear all of the benefits and why you should be doing it too. IN THIS EPISODE, KATHLEEN TALKS ABOUT: When Kathleen noticed she needed more cardio training Great for mental and physical health Different forms of cardio How to add it into your lifestyle RESOURCES Join The Livin' The Lif...

Ever felt stuck in negative emotions? Ever felt so amazing and wish it would last for ever?  What are emotions anyway and how can you manage them?  IN THIS EPISODE, MARISSA TALKS ABOUT: Emotions, their purpose as signals  Emotions vs feelings (in body+mind vs in body) Using emotions to help determine what needs are or are not being met The difference between true needs and perceived...