The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux

Did you know that what you eat can impact your mental health? Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, who has studied nutrition and is a trained professional chef. She helps us understand the gut-brain connection and how what we eat can have a direct impact on our mental well-being. In her book, "This is Your Brain on Food," she teaches us how our diet can fight depression, anxiety, trau...

Are your closets cluttered? Do you have plenty of clothes but nothing to wear that you are excited to put on? Would you like help getting organized so you can get ready easily and feel more in control of what you are putting on? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or you simply enjoy learning more organizing techniques, then you will love this interview with Geralin Thomas. Geralin is a...

What would you do if you had an idea that had been playing in your heart and mind for a decade? An idea that married your passion for entrepreneurship, tech, innovation, and jewelry… Well, Deb LaBudde decided she wanted to create a new way to purchase fine jewelry — in the privacy of your own home so you could try on, and decide if you loved a piece. Deb's vision has revolutionized the way a woman...

What mindset do 7- and 8-figure female entrepreneurs have that fosters their success? What is true leadership and are you born that way or self-made? How do you stand out from everyone else and create your legacy work? What can you learn from getting out of your usual routine and could it change your life? Ali Brown, leading Entrepreneurship Coach and Mentor is on the show today to share her story...

Do you ever wonder what your true calling is? Joining us is Laura Berman Fortgang who talks about navigating transitions, finding purpose, and tuning in to your intuition.  She draws on 25 years of experience as a sought-after coach, best-selling author, and tv personality (she even appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show).  Talking to Laura, it's easy to see why her Ted Talk has garnered over 1.5 mill...

Learn about the healing power of Breathwork, with breath expert, Jay Bradley. Jay teaches a 3 part breath that benefits the body, mind & spirit. We dive into chakras. self-love, forgiveness, and personal expansion. We also discuss blockages due to stress, trauma and the impacts of shame that affect our physical body and health which gets in the way of us living the life that we really desire. Jay...

What do your clothes say about you? In today's episode, style expert and author George Brescia shares powerful stories of women who changed their lives by switching up their style. From appearances on NBC's "Today Show" and other media, including doing regular red carpet commentary and fashion reporting for CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox — to covering the Tony awards — George has over 25 years working wit...

"Surround yourself with believers." – Stacy Madison Stacy Madison is the Founder of Stacy's Pita Chips. She started her business with a food cart selling sandwiches and that grew into her internationally known brand of chips. Her company sold for $250 million dollars. Stacy attributes being BOLD to her success and has launched her most recent venture, BeBOLD bars – a healthy energy bar. Learn from...

From a side hustle with the thought "maybe I can earn some money to pay for a Starbucks coffee" to now positioning herself to retire within the next 7 years, Anna DiGilio is the Founder and CEO of an education company that she built from the ground up with no business experience. In each show you will learn tips you can implement in your business and life. All of the show notes can be found at  th...

Today we are talking about how to embrace your femininity as a way of reclaiming your power and manifesting from feminine energy instead of the masculine which is what is fueling business and life. The show notes are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/035  Key Takeaways In Corporate America there is a masculine paradigm that has been leading the way for generations. Women want to change the system, h...

Do you know how your immune system works? I think many of us have some understanding but Romilly Hodges, Clinical Nutritionist, and author of  Immune Resilience: The Breakthrough Plan to Protect Your Body and Fight Disease  explains in detail the various ways our body creates immune resilience. This is a fascinating conversation that will leave you with an appreciation for how amazing your body is...

Cynthia Besteman was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011 and threw out all of her toxic skincare products when she realized that they weren't the "natural" products they promised to be. In 2015 Violets Are Blue is launched. She used her knowledge and passion for naturally-derived skincare ingredients to formulate a consciously-produced line of products, each one a true labor of love. In addition...

I am excited to be taking two months off while working on the next season of The Good Life Coach podcast. Please do take good care of yourself and prioritize what matters – family, friends, your health, and having fun! Much love, Michele To access the show notes and Join my newsletter to get a FREE copy of my book, "Design a Life You Love". Michele's Book: Design a Life You Love  – To buy a copy f...

What are the daily habits that help to optimize your health? How important is sleep? Should you do intermittent fasting and if so, what is the safest way for women to do it? These are just some of the questions I ask Julia Hayes, board certified holistic health coach and integrative health practitioner. If you want to learn how to easily implement healthy habits for optimal health, this episode is...

Have you ever heard of the term Highly Sensitive Person ("HSP")? If you've wondered what an HSP is and whether you are one the of the twenty percent that is born that way, you're going to love this conversation. Expert Coach, Heather Dominick is on the show to dive into some of the characteristics – both the strengths and challenges or as she calls them, the shadow side. She is an HSP and a succes...

Dr. Sara Gottfried, New York Times best-selling author of numerous books geared to empower women with the information they need to live healthier lives joins us to shed light on the relationship between our hormones and food. We discuss her most recent book,  Women, Food, and Hormones: A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself Again . If you want to understand...

This is a 10- minute solo-cast inviting you to get connected to what you truly desire and to more of you back into your life. When we are too busy and unable to make time to get still we are can't hear the parts of us asking for more connection, rest, time alone, exercise, creative expression or whatever it is we need. I'll ask you to stop for a minute to ask you some questions to get you re-conne...

Did you know that what you eat can impact your mental health? Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, who has studied nutrition and is a trained professional chef. She helps us understand the gut-brain connection and how what we eat can have a direct impact on our mental well-being. In her book, "This is Your Brain on Food," she teaches us how our diet can fight depression, anxiety, trau...

This is a 12- minute solo-cast inviting you to let go of worry, fear, and the feeling of disconnection from everyone. In this episode I'll guide you with a brief meditation to connect to love and our humanity — to remind you we are one. This is not my typical show but I wanted to offer a way to stay grounded and joyful, even for just a few minutes. Please share it with anyone who would benefit fro...

How do we reclaim our authentic self and live life with our full, true voice expressed? That is what you'll learn about in this beautiful interview with Dr. Thema Bryant, the best-selling author of  Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self   Dr. Thema is a clinical psychologist and ordained minister. She explains why we get disconnected and how we can come back to...

"Stress can drive aging forward like gasoline on a fire." – Dr. Fitzgerald Can we reverse our biological age and create a healthier life? That is what we explore with the cutting edge research of Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, the author of " Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better ". "By eating delicious foods and establishing common-sense lifestyle, study participants reduced their bio ag...

Deepa worked in Corporate America for 21 years and left to co-found nFormation with Rha Goddess, which provides a brave, safe, and new space for professionals who are women of color. She is the author of " The First, The Few, The Only: How Women of Color can Redefine Power in Corporate America " which we discuss in this interview. Tune in to hear now and access the show notes at  https://thegoodli...

Dr. Monica Gandhi, Infectious Disease Expert, is back on the podcast to offer us some insights on the pandemic. She covers so much in this 30-minute interview to clear up confusion and to offer the latest data. We get into everything from why certain concepts like natural immunity and endemic vs zero covid were considered controversial when she was on the show back in August and what the current t...

"Accountability isn't about the use of force, it's about freedom." - Brian Moran Brian Moran the  New York Times  bestselling author of "The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months" is back on the show to discuss his latest book, "Uncommon Accountability: A Radical New Approach to Greater Success and Fulfillment". Why is accountability important? It is a mindset shift t...

How do you live a creative life – one that allows you to dream and live big? That is what you'll hear about with guest, Rochelle Seltzer, the author of "Live Big: A Manifesto for a Creative Life". What is living big? According to Rochelle's definition, it is when "You live boldly. You live with love as the driver. You become aligned with your true purpose. You live without fear and with a sure com...