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Text your thoughts and questions! Many of us navigate towards humor to diffuse a heavy situation and in episode 48 of The Positively Living Podcast we learn why it works so well, and how humor can connect us and help us communicate better. You’ll be inspired to use humor more in life and business!  In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Lisa David Olson is sharing the importance of humo...

Text your thoughts and questions! Innovation is a gift to the world that we access through creativity. But how do we unlock our creativity? This week, episode 47 of The Positively Living Podcast is about inviting creativity into our lives!  In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Izolda Trakhtenberg and I are sharing the importance of mindfulness as a way to tap back into your creativity...

Text your thoughts and questions! “I realized that I wasn’t alone; there were so many people that were suffering and I wanted to do something that could help.” This quote sums up episode 46 of The Positively Living Podcast where my guest, Jake Doherty, and I are discussing the importance of pivoting in times of stress and sharing actionable steps you can take right now to make an impact on your li...

Text your thoughts and questions! So many women start their business seeking freedom and then find themselves being slaves to their own businesses and lose sight of why they even started in the first place. That’s why episode 45 of The Positively Living Podcast is about freeing up your business through funnels!  In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Megan Bingham is sharing the importa...

Text your thoughts and questions! What is an ethical marketing rebellion? It’s my way to describe taking a stand against marketing that disrespects consumers and damages businesses. That’s why episode 44 of The Positively Living Podcast is about Ethical Marketing!  In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Dr. Michelle Mazur and I are sharing the importance of using ethical marketing over...

Text your thoughts and questions! Do you loathe the sales part of being in business? Have you ever found it difficult to sell your services? That’s why episode 43 of The Positively Living Podcast is about selling as a woman in business!  In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Renee Hribar and I are sharing the softer side of sales and actionable steps you can take right now to feel good...

Text your thoughts and questions! Although the phrase “work smarter, not harder” is easy to remember and sounds appealing, it still seems as though “work hard” is the one that secretly wins out. That’s why episode 42 of The Positively Living Podcast is about working smarter and not harder!  In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Loubna Zarrou and I are sharing the importance of working...

Text your thoughts and questions! Have you ever said, “I just want to be happy.”? I think we all have in one way or another. That’s why episode 41 of The Positively Living Podcast is about intentionally achieving happiness!  In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Julie Leonard and I are sharing what happiness truly means to us and the choices we have to welcome it into our lives.  If yo...

Text your thoughts and questions! I have come to learn that forgiveness is really for ourselves and is a healthy way to cast off toxic emotions, allowing us to move on and to grow. That’s why episode 40 of The Positively Living Podcast is about forgiveness and resilience. In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, R. Patryce Bryant and I shed light on self-forgiveness and how turning it inw...

Text your thoughts and questions! Embracing movement as true self-care hinges on seeking it for your own benefit. This means doing it for the right reasons. That’s why episode 39 of The Positively Living Podcast is about giving ourselves MORE through movement!  This episode of The Positively Living Podcast with K. Aleisha Fetters is going to help you evaluate your current relationship with exercis...

Text your thoughts and questions! What does it mean to find your “fabulous”? It means finding your passion and intentionally and strategically structuring your life in a way that drives you toward it. That’s why episode 38 of The Positively Living Podcast is about finding your fun and fabulous self!  In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Lauretta Nkwocha and I have a ton of FUN explori...

Text your thoughts and questions! Do you think that estate planning is important? A priority? I think we can all agree it’s necessary, but the follow-through isn’t there. That’s why episode 37 of the Positively Living Podcast is about estate organizing!  In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, Eileen Moynahan and I are sharing the importance of Estate planning and how the effects of it g...

Text your thoughts and questions! We could all use guidance, encouragement, and tips for students to work more productively in a remote environment. That’s why episode 36 of The Positively Living Podcast is about organizing for students!  In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, Tiffany Blassingame and I are sharing the importance of organizing and provide time management strategies to he...

Text your thoughts and questions! Have you ever uttered the phrase “If I could just get organized”? Or maybe you’ve simply described yourself as being overwhelmed or lacking focus when you enter a room? That’s why episode 35 of The Positively Living Podcast is about organizing a space you love!  In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Crystal Nerpal and I share the importance of organizi...

Text your thoughts and questions! Today I share with you my story of caregiving, clutter, and coaching. Episode 34 of The Positively Living Podcast is about life lessons learned since before I began Positively Productive Systems! If you’re ready to reduce stress and overwhelm by doing less, yet achieving more, I invite you to join me for a Strategy Session: a heart-opening, mind-expanding, goal-se...

Text your thoughts and questions! Understanding and embracing change -- whether it was your idea to change or not -- will help you handle it better and make the most of it. That’s why episode 33 of The Positively Living Podcast is about embracing change!  In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Nicole Mixdorf and I provide actionable steps you can take right now to manage unplanned chang...

Text your thoughts and questions! If you are thinking of making a change and charting your own course, this episode will inspire you. Episode 32 of The Positively Living Podcast is packed with practical tips and the encouragement you need to share your voice with the world!  In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Alesia Galati and I are sharing the impact a podcast can have and actionab...

Text your thoughts and questions! The concept of being authentic and true to yourself is held high; but in a world where we’re rewarded for fitting in, it’s not always easy to do that. That’s why episode 31 of The Positively Living Podcast is about authenticity in life and business!  In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Mallory Schlabach and I are sharing the importance of being truly...

Text your thoughts and questions! Fear is a natural part of our lives. But when it gets in the way of living, of pursuing our dreams, that’s when we need to make a change. Fear is a powerful paralyzer that needn’t be. It’s time to change how we see it and learn to work with it, not against it. That’s why episode 30 of The Positively Living Podcast is about doing things despite feeling fear!  In th...

Text your thoughts and questions! When we become aware of why we do what we do, we find the steps to heal and grow. I believe this is why we need to understand trauma — what it is, from both a clinical and humanitarian perspective, and that we all have it, to some degree. That’s why episode 29 of The Positively Living Podcast is about living a trauma informed life. If you’re a DIY dynamo looking f...

Text your thoughts and questions! What if you stopped trying to subtract from your life and started adding to it? What if your priority wasn’t on shrinking portions, cutting carbs, or burning calories, but giving yourself MORE—more of what you need to thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally? That’s what episode 28 of The Positively Living Podcast is all about. You’ll learn to live more fully,...

Text your thoughts and questions! Gift giving is an important part of many cultures and holidays; and although many of us are working hard to shift how we give gifts by focusing on consumables and experiences, toys for little ones remain one of the biggest clutter challenges. That’s why episode 27 of The Positively Living Podcast is about decluttering toys!  In this episode of the Positively Livin...

Text your thoughts and questions! Meal planning is a popular topic for many different kinds of people and for as many different reasons. It saves money and time, something I'm pretty sure everyone wants, and it can make a huge difference in your health as well. That’s why episode 26 of the Positively Living Podcast is about Meal Planning for Everyday and the Holidays!  In this episode of the...

Text your thoughts and questions! We all want to be healthy, but is dieting the answer? Diets have a high failure rate, and many side effects, not the least of which is an increase in stress response and a decrease in quality of life. That’s why episode 25 of The Positively Living Podcast is about ditching diet culture and eating intuitively!  In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Mega...

Text your thoughts and questions! No matter what challenges we go through in life, I believe there is always a way to not only manage them, but to find a way to thrive. In order to do that, we need to understand what we’re dealing with and what recourse we have. That’s why episode 24 of The Positively Living Podcast is about handling and coping with chronic illness. In this episode of The Positive...