Livin' The Life

Do you find it frustrating trying to get your point across? Do simple discussions end up in arguments? There is a better way! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Communication is a two way street Kathleen and Marissa share their own challenges with communicating with each other Don't focus on being right Assume people are good and loving people RESOURCES Join The Livin' The Life Facebook Group Free Re...

What do you pack for food on a road trip? Should it change from what you normally eat? What if I am stopping at a fast food joint, what should you get?  IN THIS EPISODE, KATHLEEN TALKS ABOUT: How she ate healthy while driving across Canada Focus on whole foods, protein, fiber It's okay to drink water and have pee breaks RESOURCES Join The Livin' The Life Facebook Group Free Resource of 80+ Fr...

Do you struggle making good decisions? Do you have good intention but then change your mind last minute? How can you actually get yourself to do, feel, and think the things you want to? And how can you tap into your intuition to help you make decisions if you really don't know what is the best for you? IN THIS EPISODE, MARISSA TALKS ABOUT: The three different ways we tend to make decisions How to...

Where do you start when building helpful lifestyle habits? If there was a list of the most important things to do in order to really thrive, what would be on that list? What simple things make the biggest difference?  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The 5 Day Challenge that starts today !  11 simple and effective habits to help you create an amazing life.  For each habit we cover: w...

Are you the all or nothing person? Is going for that 10min walk really worth it? What if I don't have the energy to do a huge workout today? IN THIS EPISODE, KATHLEEN TALKS ABOUT: Marissa and Kathleen moving back to Ontario How being generally active is great for you both physically and mentally You don't need to have an intense workout to get benefits from movement RESOURCES Join The Livin' The L...

Ever procrastinated and then found yourself overwhelmed because you had so much to do and so little time? And then to top it all off you distract yourself from this reality and dig yourself deeper? And next thing you know, you end up right back at the beginning procrastinating again? How do we break this vicious cycle?? IN THIS EPISODE, MARISSA TALKS ABOUT: 5-Day Free Livin' The Life Challenge The...

Do you have confidence? In yourself? Your abilities? And your process? If not, how can you find the confidence to build the confidence? Are there specific tools that can make this easier and are effective?   IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How competency builds confidence Why areas of your life you're unconfident in can be helpful Identifying as a 'learner' vs a 'master' The Alter Ego Effect and T...

Have you hit a plateau in your training? Are you noticing imbalances or achy joints? Do you love workouts that are barbell focused? When is the last time you trained a single arm or a single leg exercise? IN THIS EPISODE, KATHLEEN TALKS ABOUT: Difference between bilateral and unilateral training How to use this to get stronger in your major lifts Improves longevity and healthy Examples that you ca...

What do you want?? For real? What are the deep desires you have that you maybe are ashamed to share, feel impossible to get, or possibly don't even know exist because you've been conditioned to believe you shouldn't want those things?  IN THIS EPISODE, MARISSA TALKS ABOUT: Her experiences with not know what she truly wanted and desired What success is and how it relates to your desires The De...

Do you roll out of bed, down some coffee, and just jump right into your day? Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed with no sense of clarity? Check out these morning routines that Marissa and Kathleen use with themselves and their clients to see massive success. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The importance of a morning routine 1. Gratitude 2. Water 3. Sunshine/outdoors 4. Movement 5. 3 major p...

Are you trying to decrease your body fat? Do you know how to increase your metabolism? How do you know where to start? IN THIS EPISODE, KATHLEEN TALKS ABOUT: What is your metabolism Step 1: Lift heavy Step 2: Increase food intake Step 3: Get good sleep RESOURCES Join The Livin' The Life Facebook Group Free Resource of 80+ Free Resources to take care of your Body, Mind, and Soul Free Boundless 50 C...

Do you struggle keeping a positive mindset? Do you find it challenging to direct your thoughts? Do you get overwhelmed by being overwhelmed and not know where to start? What do you do when your mind starts spiraling and you just can't seem to stop it?  IN THIS EPISODE, MARISSA TALKS ABOUT: How a dysregulated nervous system affects our mindset and thoughts How to use journaling, podcasts/books...

Who's excited for SUMMER???!!!?? We are! And we've got one hell of a crazy adventure coming up! With all the events, traveling, patios, camping, cottages, etc., how do you make sure you have fun AND still take care of your health? What are some things you can adjust or be aware of that will make sure you get to the end of summer and still feel amazing?  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Our nex...

Do you wish you had abs? Do you feel embarrassed when you're in a bathing suit at the beach? Is it frustrating trying to figure out what to focus on? IN THIS EPISODE, KATHLEEN TALKS ABOUT: Why a 6-pack is so impressive Training your abs just like other areas of your body abs are made in the kitchen RESOURCES Join The Livin' The Life Facebook Group Free Resource of 80+ Free Resources to take care o...

Have you hurt someone and you keep kicking yourself about it because you know you knew better? Have you had moments where you abandon yourself and your dreams? Have you gone against your values, one time or multiple times, and done things you know were wrong and unloving? Have you struggled to forgive yourself for some of the mistakes you've made in the past? Today is all about Self Forgiveness.&n...

Do you ever feel shameful or out of place? Do you find it challenging to lovingly set boundaries around family? Do you dim yourself around certain groups? IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Celebrating a family wedding! Navigating uncomfortable situations Being true to ourselves and what we need RESOURCES Join The Livin' The Life Facebook Group Free Resource of 80+ Free Resources to take care of your...

Do you idolize elite athletes for health? Do you use sports to lose weight? IN THIS EPISODE, KATHLEEN TALKS ABOUT: Playing sports is a poor way to get fit and healthy Athletes are not the people to look up to for longevity The role that sports should play in your life RESOURCES Join The Livin' The Life Facebook Group Free Resource of 80+ Free Resources to take care of your Body, Mind, and Soul Fre...

How do you feel about your body? How do you feel in your body? Have you ever expirienced body shame or felt like you weren't good enough? Why do we sometimes not feel great about our bodies and other times we feel good? Is there a way to feel amazing in our bodies all the time even if we don't have our ideal body?  IN THIS EPISODE, MARISSA TALKS ABOUT: Summer time is coming!  Her experie...

Do you feel like your love isn’t being received? Are you and your partner speaking a completely different language? IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What are the 5 Love Languages How you can use this in any relationship How Kathleen and Marissa have used it in their life and business RESOURCES The Love Languages Quiz Join The Livin' The Life Facebook Group Free Resource of 80+ Free Resources to tak...

Are you sick of lower back pain? Are you afraid to do activities where you might hurt your back? Do you wakeup stiff and uncomfortable? IN THIS EPISODE, KATHLEEN TALKS ABOUT: What causes lower back pain Kathleen's experience with rowing and her recovery Training in multiple directions Mobility drills to fix your back RESOURCES Join The Livin' The Life Facebook Group Free Resource of 80+ Free Resou...

Ever beed triggered? What about when around family? Why is it that our family can be our biggest triggers? And how do you manage staying grounded when around them or other triggering situations? IN THIS EPISODE, MARISSA TALKS ABOUT: Triggers: what they are and how the affect us Why family can be the biggest trigger How she didn't talk to her parents for 15 months Steps to regulate your nervous sys...

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How we went from friends to more The night of 6 Oceans Facing your fears and going for it RESOURCES Join The Livin' The Life Facebook Group Free Resource of 80+ Free Resources to take care of your Body, Mind, and Soul Free Boundless 50 Challenge to create an active, healthy Lifestyle Finance Date Mini Course (or give this podcast a review, send us a screen shot, and...

Do you feel like you need a meal plan? Is it sustainable or just a quick fix? IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - Why Kathleen doesn’t give her clients meal plans - marissas experience prepping for a show and her meal plan RESOURCES Join The Livin' The Life Facebook Group Free Resource of 80+ Free Resources to take care of your Body, Mind, and Soul Free Boundless 50 Challenge to create an active, he...

What do you do on those days you just don't feel 100%? How can you show up and really feel like you're making progress even if you're not on your A game? IN THIS EPISODE, MARISSA TALKS ABOUT: Give 100% of what you have, not 100% of what you have on your best days Learn to balance self compassion and self responsibility Focus on what's really important  Create two list: Things to DO to give yo...

How is it that relationships can go from the most amazing thing ever to ending? If there was one thing that lead to relationships falling apart what would it be? What are some things you can do to revive your relationship and/or make sure you never end up settling in a less than amazing relationship? IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Complacency: what Esther Perel says ruins relationships Showing up...