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Do positive affirmations really work or are they just wishful thinking? Simple answer: it depends on you. Yesterday, we kicked off this Change Maker series on the podcast with Part 1 on awareness. Today, we're tackling the second pillar of change: alignment. Alignment is about making sure that your intentions (what you want) and your attention (what you're focused on) are in sync. When they aren't in sync, you will experience excuses & inconsistency. While there are many tools we use within the 12 Weeks to Transformation to create alignment, one of the simplest and most effective (when done right) include positive affirmations. In fact, I just did an episode about how affirmations related to money have been changing the game for me lately. https://primalpotential.com/580/ Here are a couple of my favorite affirmations and you can hear more in episode 577. Fear is a liar because I am in control. I create the results I want. Resources: Join the Spring 2019 12 Weeks to Transformation Change Maker Part 1: Aw

You cannot and will not make sustainable change without awareness. There is no denying that the most critical cornerstone of change is increased awareness. In today's episode we're talking about what awareness actually means, how we can increase it and what behaviors and patterns reduce it. No matter what change you want to create in your life, this is the most critical pattern to establish! To learn more about the 12 WT or to register for the spring session, click here. 

In today's listener Q&A episode, we're diving into popular diets like keto & OMAD (one meal a day) as well as questions about eating well on a budget, managing times of stress and much more! If you have a question, challenge or topic suggestion, send it to us here. Questions Addressed in Today's Episode: What are your thoughts on OMAD (one meal a day)? I get on these streaks of great self-care and then something happens in my life - chaos or crisis - how can I train myself to embrace this lifestyle even when things are hard? Is it wrong to feel like you need outside help to change? One of the excuses I always give myself is that I can't afford to eat healthy. The thing is, it feels true, not like an excuse. Do you have any tips? What are your top 2-3 perspective shifts or mindset changes that have improved your life? You get up very early. What time do you go to bed and how much sleep do you try to get? Does the 12 WT center around weight loss or can it apply to any goal in life? How do you feel abou

If you think your money mindset doesn't impact EVERY area of your life, you're wrong. In today's episodes, I'm sharing how and why I had to dramatically upgrade my money mindset and how it set me free from fear, worry, anxiety and pressure. If you are someone who stresses out, works yourself up and talks yourself into what might go wrong, you must listen to this episode! https://primalpotential.com/577/ My Money Mindset Affirmations Fear is a liar because I am in control. I create the results I want. Money comes to me from unexpected places every day. There is nothing to fear. I have more than enough money for all I need and desire, with more than enough for extreme generosity. Because I serve without limit, money comes to me without limit. Every dollar I spend comes back to me exponentially. I create abundance. I seek abundance. I believe in abundance. My actions create wealth. Money is not a problem, it's a solution. Money Mindset Resources: Learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation Think & Grow R

Trying to figure out how to change your life? Maybe you just want to change your habits, your motivation or your crappy attitude. I've got 4 tools for you! If you feel overwhelmed with things you want to change, if you're not sure where to start or if you're feeling like change is hard and an uphill battle, we're going to clear that up today.What I've found to be undeniably true is that there are a VERY small handful of tools that apply to just about every problem or obstacle in our lives. By mastering these few tools, you will make your life easier and your journey to self-improvement far more manageable and enjoyable! https://primalpotential.com/576/ If you want to learn more about the Spring 2019 12 Weeks to Transformation, please click here.  How To Change Your Habits - 4 Pillars for a Joyful Journey These four tools will dramatically simplify your answer to the questions: How do I change my habits? How do I change my mindset? How do I change my beliefs about myself? How do I change my attitude? How can

Need some tips for overcoming procrastination? How about battling that feeling over overwhelm or frustration? It's another Q&A episode where Sarah and I dive into your questions and challenges! Today's topics include: Sustaining and amplifying motivation Overcoming procrastination Becoming better in any area of your life Identifying negative triggers Helping children develop a healthy relationship to food Feeling overwhelmed by the journey ahead of you If you have questions or topics you'd like to hear on the show, you can submit them here. Join the free 4-night seminar on creating change! 

The idea of personal transformation can seem daunting - impossible, even. Fortunately, it's far simpler than you might think! In today's episode, we're exploring the simplest, happiest, most sustainable path to personal transformation and we're doing so by way of a poem that one of my 12 Weeks to Transformation clients wrote and is allowing me to share. https://primalpotential.com/574/ Resources: Learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation Listen to episode 559 on the power of Identity Journaling Join the free Primal Potential FB group Follow me on Instagram

Being goal oriented might not be the most effective way to achieve your goals. In fact, I don't think it is! In today's episode, we're talking about the difference between goal oriented and growth oriented and how the latter is likely a far more powerful, lasting approach to creating change. Being growth oriented doesn't mean you don't care about your goals and it certainly doesn't mean you won't reach them. It means that you'll enjoy the journey more and you'll optimize who you are instead of merely trying to manipulate what you choose. https://primalpotential.com/573/ Resources: Learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation!  Join me Wednesday March 20th at 8pm ET to learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation and find out if it's the right move for you! Register here.  Episode 559: The Most Powerful Way to Journal Join the Primal Potential Facebook group Got questions for the podcast? Submit them here!

I am so pumped that we've added this third podcast episode each week because it allows me to do something we both appreciate: mindset coaching. Even though the questions are about weight loss, overwhelm, inconsistency or motivation, the solution is often the same: mindset. In today's episode (and likely all subsequent Q&As) we're taking your challenges, struggles and questions and using them as mindset coaching moments. How can you create a solution? Where are there limiting beliefs at play? In what ways are you lying to yourself or only considering one small part of the story? If you have questions or challenges that you'd like my $0.02 on, you can submit them here. Mindset Coaching Questions: How do I stop quitting? How do I stay motivated? How do I overcome my "all or nothing" attitude? I want to be happy with my body again. I'm overweight and pretending to be happy. Can you help? If you have always failed to keep the weight off or failed to be successful at work (or really anything) and you feel like

Are your limiting beliefs holding your back? Here's the reality: your life is a reflection of your beliefs and I think it's time to upgrade! I am 100% convinced that the primary reason people are inconsistent and continue to struggle with the same change for years is that they are focused on changing their choices while neglecting to change their beliefs. For example, if you fundamentally believe and continue to make a case for the fact that you're an emotional eater, your choices will align with your belief. Here's the reality about all beliefs, including limiting beliefs: "Your body is a barometer of your belief system." ~ Pam Grout Your life reflects your belief system. Your limiting beliefs will limit your choices and your ability to grow! It's time to edit your beliefs and upgrade your identity! In today's episode we're diving into the impact that our belief system has on our choices, identifying the beliefs that hold you back and talking about how we can fundamentally change what you believe about yours

Whether you think you're a drama queen or you're sure you're not, you MUST listen to today's podcast! Drama is draining and every single one of us has room for improvment in our creation of and response to drama. Drama takes the form of assumptions, gossip, worry, rumination over the past and so much more. In case you're still convinced that you're not a drama queen, let's take a minute to get on the same page. Cy Wakeman defines drama as emotional waste and describes drama as mentally wasteful thought processes and unproductive behaviors that keep you from your potential. Drama includes: Lack of ownership, accountability or committment Blaming circumstances or other people for your lack of results Arguing with circumstances that are non-negotiable Resistance to change Spreading gossip Projecting (and believing) made up stories instead of focusing on facts Defensiveness to feedback Dealing with hurt feelings Questions for the Drama Queen: Is this mine or someone else's? Am I doing something productive abou

Growth and change will both require facing your fears. Progress demands that you face your fears. Personally, I believe that fear is a doorway. Whether we're talking about fear of failure, fear of judgement, fear of missing out or any other fear, it is a doorway. Do you go through the doorway of the fear or do you remain on the other side, letting fear stop you and allowing it to limit your life, your growth, your happiness and your relationships? In today's listener Q&A episode, I'm introducing the newest Primal Potential team member and we are sharing honestly how this transition has required both of us to face our fears and step through the doorway of fear. We're also answering your questions about: overcoming emotional eating and the story of the struggle leaving your job to start a new business whether or not there are truly foods that make it more difficult to remain in control adding vegetables to protein shakes which veggies are best raw versus cooked   One of the major things I did recently to

Recently, I shared in one of the Primal Potential VIP emails a personal growth mantra that inspires the heck out of me: If you want to double your income, triple your growth. To me, this doesn't mean triple the growth of your business, it means triple your personal growth. I believe this has much broader appeal. If you want to double your rate of progress in any area of life, triple your personal growth. If you want to 2x the quality of your relationships, triple your personal growth. Without fail, one of the ways that I create personal growth every single day is via the circle of achievers inside the 12 Weeks to Transformation and the Primal Potential Masters Club. In fact, that might be one of the most powerful ways I create daily personal growth. Recently, of my 12 WT clients shared someone that helped me grow tremendously, and we're exploring it as a personal growth strategy in today's episode. This is one you can apply immediately and with incredible results. Resources: Learn more about the spring 12 Wee

I'm answering your questions today! If you have questions, please feel free to submit them here and listen to today's episode about an exciting improvment I'm making to the way I answer your questions! I'd love for you to join me in our brand new Primal Potential Facebook group! It's totally free and amazing way to stay motivated and engaged! It's also a great place to get your questions answered! Here are some of the mindset and fat loss questions I'm answering on today's show: I have a question about support. I don’t have a big social circle and the few that are in it, aren’t focused on weight loss or mindset. I’m loving the new community for this!!!! I was wondering if you have suggestions on how to meet like minded people in my area. I’ve tried the gym but find everyone politely says hello and then goes on about their routine in silence. Would a different kind of gym help? Any other avenues you think I should explore? You share so many great things-but what have been the TOP couple ideas/perspective shif

You need to learn how to let go. I need to learn how to let go. This is, without question, one of my favorite episodes of the Primal Potential podcast. This is one of these most powerful episodes of the podcast. For you to benefit from this episode as much as possible, there are a few things I want you to consider before we begin. Do you need to learn how to let go of your excuses? Do you need to learn how to let go of your past? Do you need to learn how to let go of your anger? Your fear? Your feelings of rejection? Do you need to learn how to let go of a particular habit or behavior? What are you ready to let go of? On today's episode, you'll hear an incredibly raw, real and powerful conversation with relational alchemist, Stef Sifandos. Through his programs and his coaching, he helps people create transformation through connection. He's one of the most clear-minded and genuine humans I've ever met and I'm honored to share our conversation with you!  https://primalpotential.com/566 How To Let Go - Questio

I used to be the queen of sneaking food. It started when I was a kid, but let's be clear - sneaking food is NOT just a kid thing. Do you hurry to finish something before someone can see you eat it? Do you ever hide wrappers or other food evidence in the trash? Do you wait for people to leave before you indulge? Do you eat differently alone then you do when there are a lot of people around? First, let's be super clear: there is ZERO shame in this. Sure, you can choose shame as a response, but that's not going to help. Awareness is POWER. It's an opportunity to create change! In today's episode we're looking at some of the risks of sneaking food and also strategies to step into a healthier pattern of behavior. Sneaking food can isolate you. It prevents connection It fosters insecurity Today is an opportunity to begin to reframe your relationship with food! I hope you love this episode and it forever changes your thoughts about sneaking food! Don't forget to join the new Primal Potential Facebook group! http

If you have accepted chronic stress as a way of life, this episode is for you. Chronic stress isn't just a quality of life issue, it's a health issue. Remaining under chronic stress decreases your ability to burn fat while increasing your likelihood of storing it. Chronic stress impairs your metabolism and your immune system. It creates systemic hormonal chaos. Stress is not meant to be chronic. If you are experiencing ongoing stress, day in and day out, it's time to create a change - for the sake of your health. Just as important to note: stress isn't just mental or emotional. In today's episode, we talk about toxins, thoughts and trauma - the three types of stress that contribute to living in a state of chronic stress. In today's episode we'll talk with Dr. Beth Westie about types of stress, the dangers of chronic stress and what you can do to reduce your exposure to stressors while improving your response to others you might not be able to easily avoid. We'll also talk about the strategies we each use in o

We all have moments when we feel stuck. However, just because you feel stuck doesn't mean you are stuck. The other day, I posted this on Instagram and it really resonated, so I figured it was high time to do a motivational minisode to help you out in those moments you feel stuck. You aren't stuck. You stopped. There's a difference. https://primalpotential.com/563/ 5 Reminders To Free Yourself When You Feel Stuck Don't let how you feel about the problem overshadow what you can do to create the solution. Feeling stuck is vague and general. In specificity you will find your superpowers. Are you letting the problem lead? Stop following the struggle. You will feel more free when you let go of "life overgrowth". Put someone else in your shoes. To learn more about working with me in the 12 Weeks to Transformation, click here! Bonus: Check out this amazing list of 11 TED talks you need to watch when you feel stuck in a rut. Related episodes include: 512: When You Can't Seem to Make the Struggle End 441: Why You Fe

If you're living together but have different health goals and priorities, how do you navigate it? That's one of the most common questions I get about my relationships. My boyfriend and I are now living together but we have very different lifestyles and personalities. Though we are in no way relationship experts, today we're answering your questions about love, food, weight, personality differences and much more. Curious about what questions we answer on the episode? Here are a few of them. If you have questions we didn't answer, shoot me a message on Instagram or comment in the show notes and we'll absolutely answer them! The episode got kind of long so we didn't get to all that were submitted but I've put the answers to questions we didn't get to on the show notes page at the link below. There you can find the answers to questions about if we have plans to get married, if we want kids and what our love lanuages are, plus more!  https://primalpotential.com/562/

Most of my clients set goals for themselves. Most of them are going about it the wrong way. Why do you think so many people who set a goal of weight loss end up regaining the weight? Why do so many people who get out of debt shortly reaccumulate it? My friends, as you set goals for yourself, I want you to keep in mind that there is a massive difference between external goals and internal targets. In today's episode, we're going to talk about a different way to set goals and go about achieving them in a way that ensures you get what you want most! We're taking a deep dive into the idea that the goal is more about feeling than doing. I'm going to help you understand what it means for the GOAL to be the FEELING you're after and how to prioritize the way you want to BE over the things you ought to DO. This simple shift in the way you set goals and the way you think about goals will improve your consistency and make sure you don't waste precious time and energy pursuing an external target when your real goal is an