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When it comes to improving your health, weight, energy, or sleep, have you ever said… just tell me what to do and I’ll do it? You are looking for the thing to do to get the result. Or the other one that I hear is that you will tell me that you know exactly what you’re supposed to do. Let’s break this down. If you know what you are supposed to do, why aren’t you doing it? And if you are doing the t...

When it comes to improving your health and wellness, well actually… pretty much anything in life… there’s one very specific thing that is going to catapult your success. This is the one thing that separates the woman who see results from the woman who doesn’t. It is also the one thing that most people either roll their eyes at, or dismiss, or run away from. It is designed to create the most resist...

If you are in your 40's or 50's give or take, I’m guessing you have tried it ALL when it comes to improving your health. As women with demanding schedules, we go a million miles an hour and we don't stop. Between our career and spouse and kids and even grandkids and aging parents and volunteer stuff and community stuff… we do not have any time for ourselves. And then when it comes t...

Have you ever felt like you don’t really belong in your religion, faith, or spiritual practice? Not that you are necessarily questioning your beliefs, but more so, how does your life fit in with what is expected of you? If you loved my interview with Jeff McKoy last week, where we talked about how to unravel the intersection of faith, spirituality, and your purpose in life, then keep listening bec...

If you’ve ever questioned the difference between your faith and spirituality… especially when it comes to figuring out what your calling and purpose is in life, in alignment with that walk, and how you can live to your fullest potential, then this episode is for you. This is exactly what my guest is going to share in today’s episode. My guest today is Jeff McKoy. Together, we will unpack: Explorin...

If you have ever noticed that you doubt yourself or your ability to get healthier, whether that’s eating healthier or losing weight or exercising more, and especially if you feel like you are all alone in this struggle… then I invite you listen up because this episode is for you. When you’re thinking to yourself that I can’t do this, or I don’t belong… I’m here to tell you that you do belong and y...

Do you get whiplash from all of the conflicting health and wellness information that’s out there? Eat this. Don’t eat that. This is good for you. No, it’s actually bad for you. Do you grab the bucket of popcorn watching the vegan and carnivore communities attack each other? Wait… popcorn… are we allowed to eat that these days? What if… and play with me here… what if… we can shift that conversation...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re in the middle of a big transition in life, whether that’s with your health or your business… and you feel like it’s bigger than you are, then this episode is for you. One of the best skills that you can have is the agility to pivot and that’s exactly what my guest is going to share in today’s episode. My guest today is Ryan Lee. Ryan knows a thing or two about how t...

Does having conversations about money make you squirm? Is it seriously awkward to talk about money? What if… and play with me here… what if… we can shift that conversation from awkward to abundance? If you loved my interview with Ken Honda last week, or even if you are looking for ways to incorporate money practices that will result in financial abundance beyond your wildest dreams, then keep list...

Is your money smiling? Yes, really. Is it? What if I told you that this was the secret to why some people seem to create money out of thin air, while others struggle to not just make money, but to keep what they make? Today, my guest, Ken Honda, is going to answer the question, how can you make your money happy to create financial abundance? The answer is powerful, it involves opera singing, and I...

I think, especially as women, we grow up with this idea in our head of what our perfect life is supposed to look like. We have a successful career, we have a wonderful spouse and kids… This is what you’ve always said was supposed to make you happy right? So let me ask you this… if this is what you’ve always dreamed about… are you really happy? So often when we hear about a comeback story, we think...

If you have ever found yourself in one of those chapters in your life of endings and beginnings, or maybe you are on an anniversary of one of those chapters and you seem to be reflecting on those lessons, then keep listening, because this episode is for you. In last week’s episode, which was the big celebration 100th episode of the Gratitude Builds Fortitude Podcast, Amy Stark talked about the 7 s...

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Gratitude Builds Fortitude Podcast! Thank you for being here. Thank you for tuning in and listening every week. Thank you for being a loyal listener. Thank you for your 5-star reviews and ratings. Thank you for reaching out on Instagram and letting me know how much the show has impacted you.  It really means a lot to me that this message has meaning. I also want...

If you are a fan of the Miracle Morning and you are ready to take the SAVERS to the next level, if you loved my interview with Hal Elrod last week, or even if you are looking for ways to incorporate daily practices that will result in success beyond your wildest dreams, then keep listening because this episode is for you. Today I am going to answer the question, what are 5 new ways that you can in...

If your mornings are full of chaos, which then creates a day full of chaos, this episode is for you. What if… I told you that there was a way that you can take 6-10 minutes – the exact amount of time that you probably spend dreading getting out of bed… and stack your morning with proven, ancient traditions that not only give you a head start on your day, but will help you to create your miracle li...

We think that the key to success is all about making a good decision and then putting forth the effort to create the outcome. But what if I told you there were some hidden costs involved when we do it this way? If you are ready to streamline your efforts and decisions, then listen up, this podcast episode is for you. Today, we are going to answer the question… what are the hidden costs that we don...

If you want to be a high achiever, then listen up. On today’s episode, my guest is going to answer the question… what separates top performers from everyone else? The answer is powerful, and I think it’s going to surprise you. Together, we will unpack: What is the difference between high performers and achievers and everyone else? How to prioritize your goals to achieve higher-level results. Is th...

We’ve all heard the advice from Steven Covey to begin with the end in mind. But what if I told you that was only half of the equation? Today, we are going to answer the question… what is the missing piece to completing this circle and becoming a highly effective person? The answer is powerful, it involves…well… you’re just gonna have to listen. Because I think it’s going to surprise you. Together,...

If you feel like achieving success is always just out of reach, then this episode is for you. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series, where you are going to get your very own blueprint on the steps that you need to take to ACTUALLY achieve your goals in 2024.  If you are ready to shout from the rooftops that 2024 is going to be YOUR year, then this episode and last week’s episode, which was on goal set...

If you feel like achieving success is always just out of reach, then this episode is for you. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series, where you are going to get your very own blueprint on the steps that you need to take to ACTUALLY achieve your goals in 2024. If you are ready to shout from the rooftops that 2024 is going to be YOUR year, then this episode and next week's episode are going to be th...

Do you enjoy the failures, the disappointments, and the difficult times? I’m guessing probably not. Most people don’t. Most people don’t wake up and say I can’t wait to be a failure today woo hoo! It doesn’t help that success is pushed so much that “They” say that failure is not an option. Let’s agree to disagree. I actually believe it’s THE BEST option. I believe that failure is THE BEST path to...

Which one of three camps do you fall into when it comes to the holidays? Are you Buddy the Elf and you are full on holiday spirit and want to do it all… or maybe… you enjoy the holidays for the most part, but you feel obligated and say yes to everything, you take on too much, or… you simply can’t stand the holiday season because everyone around you is jingle belling and all you want to do is crawl...

It’s that time of year when the thankful grateful blessed throw pillows are on your couch. But as you are sitting there looking at them, are you actually feeling thankful grateful blessed? Or… has life thrown you its own triple threat of challenges? If you can’t seem to buy a break, this episode is for you. Today, we are going to answer the question… what does it actually take to become thankful g...

If you were to have endured a significant hardship, would you be able to say that you have a marvelous life? What if it was five significant hardships… including the death of your baby, a divorce, financial devastation, and being the primary caregiver to your son, husband, and mother all at the same time?  On today’s episode, my guest, Alison Jacobson, is going to answer the question, how do you t...

There’s one of those quotes out there that says, “Accidentally spent my entire life making sure everyone around me was comfortable, only to realize I never felt comfortable the entire time.” Oh, did you feel that? When I saw it, I did, and I thought of you. Because so many of us are people pleasers. We go out of our way for others, only to realize that it is at the expense of our own happiness. If...