Tessa Talks: Purposeful Lifestyle Development

**This episode is for YOU, especially if you have been feeling stuck in a rut, weighed down by monotony, or just need some re-energization!!** We've been talking about perspective recently, but this episode steps out to the bigger picture... what about your overall ' state of being'?? In what state do you feel the most magnetic? When your mindset is on fire and you feel beautifully...

This is a juicy episode that I am so excited to share -- explaining one of the best things I have ever learned and done for myself. And what was this profound change? I got to understand my perspective, the power it has to shape my reality, and how I can shift it in ANY way to serve me better. In this episode, we also explore: - The power of the Placebo Effect (and Open Placebo... have you heard o...

This episode answers the question, "but HOW do I stay committed to it?" I share my most successful and realistic tips for actually committing to the things you want and to your goals, but most importantly -- making the journey as fun and easy as possible, getting to enjoy and romanticize each bit. ' Remember, you are the director of your reality, not just an actor trying to fit the...

This is a juicy one, just perfect for the week when love is in the air! The title gives away the main point of this episode: "Everything falls into place so serendipitously in your favor **relationships included** when you are the absolute LOVE OF YOUR OWN LIFE!" No matter what relationship you are trying to create, maintain or build: - Friendships and platonic relationships - A romantic...

To have resilience does not mean getting hurt by life or knocked down from time to time, but it does mean having a spirit that is UNbreakable and can withstand the toughest of challenges and emerge even stronger on the other side.  It means having the courage to face difficult things and get up after failure or pain, and to continue moving forward. It's about embracing opportunities to grow a...

Let's talk alcohol . In this episode, we are talking about Dry January, what I learned from it this year, as well as exploring how and why conversations around sobriety and sober-curiosity are on the rise, and everything in between! In this conversation, I get honest about drinking, what I learned from abstaining from alcohol, what we know about alcohol and our brain health, and my plans for...

This episode is compact with some big sis, straight-shooting, mentor-style advice. We're talking all about how to create consistency despite the resistance as we make the necessary moves toward our goals. "If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception; it is a prevailing attitude.” A consistent dedication to...

We all have known or seen someone who just drips with magnetism. These are the people you want to know more about, you want to know how they think, what they are doing, and how they are doing it. They seem to be born lucky (#luckygirlsyndrome, right?)  They seem to get everything they want and look as if they can mold the world around them. They have the ability to draw in seemingly everything the...

High achievers, perfectionists, mentors, workaholics... what is something they all have in common? Each one is at a higher risk for experiencing the phenomenon of Imposter Syndrome. So what is Imposter Syndrome? - also referred to as: imposter phenomenon, imposterism, or perceived fraudulence - Impostor Syndrome is a psychological occurrence in which an individual doubts their skills, talents, or...

Happy 2023! If you have decided that this year will absolutely be YOUR year (or you are ready to feel confident in that statement) — this is the perfect episode for you! This session is all about using the power of your own brain to get into alignment with the things that you want most. In this episode, we will dive deep into the most foundational pieces of “ neural manifestation ”,  ending with a...

Aligning yourself with the highest version of yourself starts with getting clear on what you want. To do this, you have to be really clear on your goals and values. What are the things you desire most? Once you have identified these, think about how you can bring them to life. Set yourself up to succeed by creating an action plan that outlines the steps you need to take to get to your goal. This e...

So, what is significant about the winter solstice? This is a really powerful time of year to manifest our intentions, dreams, and goals. During this time, the sun is at its weakest point in the sky and the days are shortest which symbolizes a pause in the natural cycle and encourages us to take a moment to reflect on what we want to manifest in our lives. The darkness of the winter solstice can be...

Too many of us look at self-discipline as a punishment rather than what it truly is -- an act of SELF-LOVE! This episode is all about rewiring your thoughts around discipline to allow for an easy, sustainable, enjoyable flow as we step into the versions of ourselves that we are meant to be through growth, self-respect, and self-compassion. Motivation :  the reason for which humans and other animal...

"Life isn't holding anything back from us; we are holding ourselves back from life because we have been hypnotized into believing we have to be more, feel more, and believe more, before we can ask, seek, knock, and act from our highest vision" Until you recognize the abundant nature of your reality, it can feel really difficult to gain momentum to do the things you want to do and ne...

Your actions demonstrate what you believe - you can see what you value and what you prioritize through those actions. And at the end of the day, you are what you say YES to! This conversation dives into the namesake of the podcast - how to purposefully develop your lifestyle in a way that is not only sustainable, but so enjoyable, exciting, invigorating, and FUN! All while retraining and rewiring...

The holidays are a time of year for all things love, gratitude, cheer, joy, and affection -- but for most people, there are no questions as to why it has coincidentally also been dubbed "the stress season". Whether you are dealing with stressful family dynamics (or if we're honest... sometimes specific stressful family members), mental or financial stress, the societal push to &quot...

Let's talk about your "highest self". Who or what is that? Simply put, this is the most authentic, most aligned version of you. If you were able to cut through all of the noise, the BS, the expectations, and the stereotypes that have conditioned you throughout life, and left with only knowledge, experience, and understanding -- that would be your highest self. And in today's se...

How do you become lucky?  ... You are deliberate about doing so. This session is a confidence boost! We are covering confidence (plus how to get more of it, and keep it), creating a "Lucky Girl/Guy Syndrome" in your own life, and how self-fulfilling prophecy is always working in our lives. Self-Fulfilling Prophecy , defined: - a belief about a future event that leads people to act a cert...

“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” ― W.B. Yeats *** If you haven't yet listened to Part 1, make sure you start there! *** These universal laws are always working whether you are aware of them or not, think about them, or use them to your advantage. Therefore, understanding how and why they work will put you at the biggest advantage in life -...

“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.” - Nikola Tesla Just like physical laws (like the law of gravity), these universal laws were not invented by some man... they were discovered through observing and through shared experiences. ”The laws of gravity existed way before it was discovered, explained, or used by Isaac Newton or anyone el...

As natural as the season change or the movement of the tide - our lives' Ebb & Flow are the same. Natural, necessary, and even incredibly USEFUL (if you know how to handle them!) When we’re in a season of Flow - life feels easy, there is a lot of movement, and meaning behind it. We can easily see our purpose and how we are moving toward it. This feels like growth, energy, or creativity. W...

Let's talk about all things Validation -- seeking validation from others, emotional validation, SELF-validation, and all the juicy nuggets in between. Why do we seem to crave validation from others?  Is that a bad thing, or is it normal? What happens in our brains if we aren't effectively validated?  What about the things that people cant validate us for -- the things that no one sees? ...

The fact is: our brains have been conditioned. Every one of us has been conditioned - from ingrained survival instincts, to the society and culture we grew up in,  to our own formed thoughts, ideas, fears, and limiting beliefs, and the list goes on. However, because of this, many of us are left unconsciously tuned into the 'wrong station'. (leaving us stuck, frustrated, anxious,  burnt o...

"You do not change until you believe you can." If you are looking for some hard-hitting motivation, or are ready to take the first steps in something you have been dreaming about, this quick session is for you! In this episode, Tessa dives into neuroplasticity* and practices you can start TODAY that will improve your brain, which in turn improves your well-being... which improves your LI...

This episode is all about EMPOWERMENT and taking your mental, physical, and emotional health into your own hands. In this session, we cover Coach Tessa's top 5 most valuable, simple, and sustainable pillars of functional health that you can use as inspiration when you are evaluating your own personal principles, or use these in your own health journey! These foundationary pieces of functional...