Small Habits Big Changes

In this episode, we delve into the often overlooked aspect of self-care during the hustle and bustle of our busy lives. With our host, Marcell, this episode explores why many people tend to sacrifice their own well-being before anything else, and the impact this has on their overall health and happiness. Through personal anecdotes and insights, Marcell shares how maintaining a structured self-care...

In this episode, host Marcell Hanson goes through a simple yet transformative approach to boost your productivity and regain momentum when you're feeling stuck or sluggish.  Marcell draws on over 30 years of experience to share this game-changing concept that has the potential to revolutionize how you approach your to-do list and daily tasks. She introduces the concept of completing cycles, a...

In this episode, host Marcell Hanson delves into the common feeling of being stuck and explores practical strategies to break free and achieve fulfillment. Drawing from her 30 years of research and personal experience, Marcel shares a simple yet effective technique that guarantees a positive shift in mindset and productivity. Most upbeat and productive individuals encounter moments of mental stagn...

In this episode, Marcell, the host, explores the concept of polarities and their impact on our lives. Drawing inspiration from a quote by Deepak Chopra about the experience of darkness for a person born blind, Marcell delves into the idea that to truly appreciate one end of the spectrum, such as extreme pain and loss, we must have experienced its polar opposite, like love and euphoria, in our life...

 In this episode, Marcell shares his insights on gaining perspective and navigating life's ups and downs. She emphasizes the importance of zooming out and looking at the grand context of events to avoid getting caught up in day-to-day minutiae. By detaching emotions from trivial matters and focusing on long-term growth, Marcell believes we can achieve stability and calmness. She discusses the pow...

Welcome to this episode where we explore the ebb and flow of life and how we can find balance by staying in tune with the four elements: water, air, fire, and earth. Just like the ocean with its consistent tides, our bodies and well-being thrive when we embrace the natural flow of life. By focusing on hydration, movement, nutrition, and sleep, we can minimize the dramatic ups and downs and find ou...

In this episode, we dive into the metaphor of your body as a vehicle and the importance of self-care. Just as we regularly check the fluids and alignment of our cars, it's crucial to ensure we are well-lubricated and aligned in our own lives. We discuss the significance of staying hydrated and checking in with ourselves more frequently than we do with our vehicles. Making small course corrections...

In this episode, Marcell explores the concept of awareness and how it relates to our health and well-being. The journey begins with Marcell's personal experience of realizing the importance of tracking biometrics, which opened their eyes to a whole new level of self-awareness. The statistics presented are quite alarming, with only 12% of Americans being metabolically capable and the majority lacki...

Discover the hidden superpower within you that has the potential to transform your life. In this enlightening podcast episode, Marcell explores the incredible impact of perspective on our perception of the world. Through relatable examples, she highlights how simple changes in perspective can offer fresh insights and expand our understanding. By consciously embracing our perspective as a superpowe...

In this episode, Marcell dives into the topic of accountability and its significance in expediting your journey towards achieving your goals. Get ready for an inspirational and casual discussion on the power of tracking and measuring your progress. Marcell emphasizes the need for consistency in tracking and accountability. She encourages listeners to document their progress daily and highlights th...

In this episode, Marcell emphasizes the importance of getting started and taking small steps towards your goals. Here are some of the key takeaways: Building Momentum: By staying focused on your goals and consistently taking action, you build momentum. Even starting with small habits like focusing on your breath for 60 seconds a day or walking for 10 minutes can create significant changes over tim...

In this episode, Marcelle emphasizes the importance of minding your own business to live a longer, healthier, and happier life. She encourages listeners to stop wasting time by comparing themselves to others and focusing on things beyond their control. Marcelle highlights that only a small percentage of what happens is within our control, and that should be the majority of our world. She stresses...

In this episode hosted by Marcell, the importance of consistent exposure over time is emphasized. The host explains how consistent actions yield greater benefits compared to sporadic efforts. It is highlighted that regular connection and short, meaningful conversations hold more value than infrequent, lengthy ones. Listeners are encouraged to have daily exposure to positivity, optimism, and person...

In this episode, Marcell discusses the power of perspective and the importance of aligning your thoughts, beliefs, and actions. She shares a personal anecdote about reframing hope into intention and highlights the significance of language in shaping our mindset. Marcell emphasizes the need to recognize and change language that doesn't align with our authentic selves, just as we would discard thing...

In this episode, Marcell explores the power of positive self-talk and how it can shape the reality we desire. She shares her personal journey of changing her self-perception as a chocolate eater and emphasizes the importance of consistent language and actions in reinforcing new beliefs. Marcell extends this concept to different areas of life, such as dietary choices, highlighting how aligning self...

In this episode, we'll dive into the importance of having a personal legacy and living a vibrant life. Emphasizing the uniqueness of every individual's drive and mission. While people may share some goals, legacy is something special that only they possess. It's a purpose that cannot be taken away or diminished by anyone. Marcell then discusses the significance of managing one's emotions and feeli...

What is your purpose? What is the legacy you will leave on this planet when you go? Can you have more than one purpose – or change your purpose if it doesn't feel like a fit? Today is a deep dive into why we are here and what we are doing. I don't have all the answers, of course, but I have been living my 'why' for many years now. I consider that to be about the legacy that I want to create, and w...

Do you need to hear this? Are you waiting for an invitation? Okay then. Get off your ass and make a change. It's that simple. It really is.  If you're depressed, get up and move your body. Just ten minutes outside is all you need to shift your perspective. If you're hungry and it's not time for a meal, drink a glass of water. If you're thirsty and you are drinking water, that's a sign that so...

Marcell has taught us what self-care looks like in the four legs of My Stable Table. We've learned about hydration, exercise, nutrition, and quality sleep. And so now it's time to extend My Stable Table to some of your furry friends.  We're talking about our beloved pets and the role that they can play in keeping us on track with our wellness routine as we care for them in the same way. ...

What does it mean for you to listen to your body? I mean actually listen. Perhaps there was a niggling injury that you've had for years and just ignored. Have you considered tracking what your body is telling you, by keeping a diary?  Hey, I'm Marcell Hanson and this is Small Habits, Big Changes. Today I'm talking about a topic that precedes My Stable Table – please check out episodes 1 to 4...

If you’ve followed Marcell’s first four seminal episodes of Small Habits Big Changes, then this interview with John Lee Dumas, founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Entrepreneurs On Fire, will set you on fire with inspiration and motivation to get your wellness and health regime on track.  The proof is in the pudding (not literally), and John is a highly functioning, highly successfu...

Every Stable Table needs four legs! My four legs for healthy living are hydration, exercise, nutrition, and ... drum roll please... sleep! I've covered the first three topics in my first three podcast episodes, and so today, we get to balance our table nicely with a good chat about healthy sleeping habits. Please go and listen to the first three episodes if you haven’t done so already – and then c...

Eating nutritious meals is the third leg of My Stable Table – my personal wellness regimen that I’ve developed and fine-tuned since I kicked my sugar habit thirty years ago. And in today’s episode, I’m hopefully giving you plenty of healthy advice to chew on.   It’s about more than just eating healthily, for starters. Where are we sourcing our food from, how closely are we scrutinizing t...

It took me 30 years to develop my personal wellness regimen. I’m sharing it with you now so that you can cut that time down dramatically. It all starts with ten minutes. Just ten minutes of daily exercise — that’s all I’m asking.  We can even call it ‘movement’ as that word has less of a stigma attached. Just ten minutes of being outside, taking in nature, counting your paces, and counting yo...

2023 is your year and I want to help you nail down one of the most important, practical things you can do to live healthily: manage your daily water intake.  In today’s launch episode of my new podcast, Small Habits Big Changes, I’ll be sharing with you a couple of things that will revolutionize your energy levels as you combat that afternoon crash from exhaustion or overcome early morning sl...