The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux

"We have a human brain whose memory system is amazing and wildly imperfect." - Lisa Genova New York Times  bestselling author Lisa Genova joins us for a conversation about her book, Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting. What does normal forgetting look like? How do we improve our memory? How do we create a memory? What's the distinction between normal forgetting and forgetting...

Patrick McKeown, author of The Breathing Cure is here to discuss the importance of nasal breathing.  According to Patrick the way we breathe impacts our sleep. mental health, physical health and more. Patrick is the creator and Master Instructor of the Oxygen Advantage® technique. He is founder and Clinical Director of Buteyko Clinic International. He works as breathing adviser to Laird Hamilton's...

Our search for meaning dates back to the beginning of our existence. We've looked to the planets through astrology, and numbers through numerology. Searched the world for wisdom through psychics and sages, Turned to shamans, and spirits, and angels too, Anything to get back to the meaning of you. Some believe science has the answers we seek, Some believe that those without faith are weak, From gur...

Patricia Mack Vice Chair for Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in the Department of Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine joins us to share her career journey and how her past informed the work she does today. We also discuss what happens in the operating room and the role AI plays in surgery. Patricia leaves us with her best tip on how to approach the myth that "you can have it all" at th...

"Happiness is not a state of being it's a state of doing." - Meaghan B Murphy Meaghan B Murphy, Editor in Chief of Woman's Day magazine is on to discuss her book, Your Fully Charged Life , to share key tips for us to cultivate happiness. Her book is the result of her twenty year journey to finding the "yay" in every day and is filled with the latest research in neuroscience, positive psychology, a...

"Surround yourself with believers." - Stacy Madison Stacy Madison is the Founder 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. All of the sh...

Kara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint water. Kara shares how to live "Undaunted" as she writes about in her book:  Undaunted. Overcoming Doubts and Doubters .  We discuss her path to creating a company with an estimated value of $150+ million in revenue. Her desire to get healthy and giving up diet soda prompted her to create this leading unsweeten...

An award-winning, 5x entrepreneur & certified money therapist. Jennifer, collectively, has raised, participated in, or advised in the raising of over $100M+. A leader with a heart that matches her name, Jennifer is currently serving as the CEO of the True Wealth Institute where she helps leaders free themselves of the chains that hold them back from having a healthy relationship with money. Learn...

What do you do when your computer crashes and you've lost access to all of your photos, data, word documents, work, and more? Well, knowing you need to back up your computer is something most of us know but many of us, myself included, forget to do! In this 5 minute solo-cast I'm sharing 3 lessons learned from having my computer crash without a back-up. All of the show notes can be found at thegoo...

This interview was like a masterclass on branding, how to make a living with your ideas, and creating success on your terms. If you are an entrepreneur, creative, or work on marketing and branding for a product or service business you will gain so much value from this conversation. We go deep into B. Jeffrey Madoff's best-selling book Creative Careers: How to Make a Living With Your Ideas . Jeffre...

What can we expect as we age? Most of what we see in the media and through images is about decline.  Deborah's work instead of focusing on frailty, depression, and illness --- looks at the positive,  like our capacity for emotional growth and how that enriches our lives. We go deep in this conversation and cover everything from the things to look forward to as we age, the important distinction of...

From launching her first company at 26 years old to and raising $42 million dollars and having her company acquired to helping other entrepreneurs launch their own companies, Zoe Barry is on the show to share what you need to know about getting started, raising funds, and being a butterfly not a moth (you'll understand when you listen). All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/11...

Does talking about money ever make you feel guilty or worried? As a master coach and intuitive healer, Polly Alexandre overcame decades of self-limiting beliefs about money to become a multi-six figure entrepreneur who shares her powerful insights internationally.  Starting with mindset, she's here to help you achieve your financial goals and cultivate a more fulfilling relationship with money.  T...

What does it mean to find your purpose? Purpose, meaning, and change are even more a part of our lives now than they were when I first launched The Good Life Coach.  New York Times  bestselling author Lisa Genova joins me for a deep conversation about life, including how she followed her purpose during uncertain times.  Lisa was my very first guest, and I'm so excited that she returned for this sp...

How are you at managing your time? Women often put themselves last and in this interview Michele and Kate discuss how to align your purpose and live with integrity to prioritize yourself. Time management is essential for achieving goals and realizing dreams. Tune into this 30 minute interview to set yourself up for success. Detailed show notes can be found at  thegoodlifecoach.com/ 113

Could knowing your "love language" change your life? If you haven't read the "5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman, I highly recommend it. I've happily been with my husband for 18 years but I learned his love language from reading this book which has changed the way I show love. It has also been an opportunity for us to communicate better since he knows mine. I also discuss my philosophy on the impor...

What would you do if you were a new mom and your child was diagnosed with a hearing disability? Would you accept a doctor setting limits on your child before their life had even begun? Well, Janice Lintz the CEO of Hearing Access and Innovations organically launched her company as a result of her advocacy of her daughter and the millions of other people that live with hearing loss.  She's reached...

The United States has ranked #1 in anxiety at a time where anxiety is at an all time high around the world. Dr. Alison Escalante is on to help us avoid all of the "Shouldstorms" we find ourselves in which leads to greater anxiety. She has a three step process that she teaches us to unhook from anxiety, get grounded in the moment so that you can make choices without always feeling like you are doin...

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...

The iconic Debbie Millman is on the show. I have been an admirer of her work for years. For 20 years, Debbie was the President of Sterling Brands, one of the world's leading branding consultancies. Under her leadership, Sterling grew to 150 employees in five offices. While there, she worked on the logo and brand identity for Burger King, Hershey's, Haagen Dazs, Tropicana, Star Wars, Gillette, and...

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...

What does it mean to be a mentor? As a mentoring and leadership expert, Dr. Ruth Gotian has written for Forbes, Psychology Today, and more. Ruth studies some of the highest achieving people in the world – from Olympians to Nobel Prize winners.  Ruth believes that mentors are vital, and she is currently working on a book about the 35 best places to find a mentor. Her actionable tips will help you f...

What does it mean to be a modern breadwinner? In today's episode, financial expert Jennifer Barrett gives women actionable steps to create a new model of wealth. Jennifer is the chief education officer at Acorns, a financial wellness app with over 8.2 million users. Through her TEDx talk and former media roles, including personal finance editor at CNBC, Jennifer is an expert at helping women shift...

What does it mean to find your purpose? Purpose, meaning, and change are even more a part of our lives now than they were when I first launched The Good Life Coach.  In today's episode, New York Times bestselling author Lisa Genova joins me for a deep conversation about life, including how she followed her purpose during uncertain times.  Lisa was my very first guest, and I'm so excited that she r...

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 w...