Best Amber Haider Podcasts (2025)

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Transform Your Life & Habits Through Neuroplasticity: How to Rewire Your Brain & Regulate Dopamine with Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola 55:37

5d ago55:37

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Ready to rewire your brain and transform your habits? This re-released (now in video form!) episode features neuroscientist Nicole Vignola, the internet's favorite brain optimization expert, sharing evidence-based strategies for breaking bad habits, building positive routines, and leveraging neuroplasticity for lasting change. Stay tuned for the sc…

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ICYMI: Is Your Attachment Style Determined By Your Childhood? Attachment Theory Explained, with Jessica Baum 8:06

7d ago8:06

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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Why do some people have anxious or avoidant attachment styles, while others are totally secure? A lot of it comes down to our formative years in childhood, as early as infancy — but we aren't stuck in those patterns…

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The Antidote to Burnout That Nobody Is Talking About (And The Hidden Cause) | The Quickie 18:06

12d ago18:06

18:06

Hot take: Burnout isn’t always about doing too much… sometimes, it’s about doing too little of what actually matters. This week, we’re diving into a little-known root cause of burnout that can change how we prevent it and recover from it: a lack of meaning, connection, and energizing. While the usual advice focuses on rest and reducing your workloa…

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ICYMI: The Four Ps of Self-Sabotage & The Truth About Impostor Syndrome (A Must-Listen For Over-Achievers!), with Leisse Wilcox 9:05

14d ago9:05

9:05

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from past episodes that you might have missed. If you're an over-achiever with a strong dose of self-sabotaging tendencies (like perfectionism), your relationship with success is probably complicated. Add in the anxiety that comes with impostor syndrome, and it's a …

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The Science of Heart Coherence: How To Sync Your Heart and Mind For Stress-Relief And Emotional Regulation | The Quickie 15:46

19d ago15:46

15:46

There’s a missing link in our mental health routines, and it has everything to do with our HRV (heart rate variability) and the emotional alignment of our mind and heart. In this week’s quickie, we’re diving into the science of heart coherence — a powerful physiological state that can regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and help you reconn…

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ICYMI: How Food Affects Your Mood, Hormonal Imbalances and Cravings, with Amber Romaniuk 7:42

21d ago7:42

7:42

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. What you eat has a huge impact on your mood, energy and hormones. Here to advise on how our nutrition and eating habits affect hormonal imbalances and metabolism, we have Amber Romaniuk. Amber is an Emotional Eating…

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127. Advice for Newer Dancers 26:01

26d ago26:01

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What might I say to a newer ballroom dancer that was just getting started? This was asked of me in a recent coaching session with a brand new bronze level dancer. I answered her questions and decided to pass some of the answers on to you. Even as a seasoned dancer, I think you will find yourself in these 7 pieces of advice: Crash into it You can't …

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The Loneliness Epidemic: How Tech Is Killing Connection, And Blue Zone Secrets For Creating Meaningful Friendships | Rerelease 17:11

26d ago17:11

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Feeling isolated in our over-optimized digital world? You're not alone. There’s a loneliness epidemic, so we’re throwing it back to this solo episode that tackles why modern convenience is sabotaging our social connections, meeting off apps and IRL, and how you can create community. We cover evidence-based strategies to overcome loneliness, build m…

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ICYMI: Siff Haider On Healthy Habits That Move The Needle, Her Grounding Morning Routine, And Supplements That Work 6:23

28d ago6:23

6:23

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. We're throwing it back to helpful advice on healthy living from supplement queen Siff Haider, who reveals her grounding morning routine for peak mental and physical wellness, the supplements that make her feel at he…

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Are We Approaching Mental Health Wrong? The Anti-Talk Therapy Changing How Therapists Treat Anxiety, Depression, OCD, And More, with Psychologist Sunniva Itland 58:07

1M ago58:07

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What if we're approaching mental health all wrong? A revolutionary new therapy is debunking popular therapy narratives and changing how we treat anxiety and overthinking. We’re continuing our Mental Health Awareness Month series with this introduction to Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), a groundbreaking new approach to treating anxiety, overthinking, O…

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Nervous System Reset: Healing Trauma, Anxiety & Physical Symptoms Using Somatic Therapy, with Therapist Simone Saunders | Rerelease 47:40

1M ago47:40

47:40

The body keeps the score, and after years of cognitive therapy work and intellectualizing, I became totally disconnected from how my body was carrying stress and anxiety. So for Mental Health Awareness Month, we're throwing it back to this deep dive with trauma therapist Simone Saunders on the powerful connection between mind and body healing. We c…

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ICYMI: How To Be A Better Friend When Your Loved Ones Are Struggling (What To Say And Do), with Psychotherapist Whitney Goodman 6:26

1M ago6:26

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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. In honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're throwing it back to this helpful advice from Whitney Goodman on how to show up for your friends and loved ones when they are struggling with mental health, grief and…

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126. Motivation Killers 31:14

2M ago31:14

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After pushing forward from Newcomer to Open American Rhythm in 5 years, I have been feeling the fatigue. Am I tired? Burned out? Unmotivated? Being burned out is just one of many reasons you might find yourself unmotivated. In this episode, we provide 8 common reasons amateur and pro/am ballroom dancers, or any dancers for that matter, might find i…

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Boost Mental Health & Heal Emotions With Creativity (Plus The Truth About Happiness), with IN-Q - Emmy-Nominated Poet & Multi-Platinum Songwriter 51:07

2M ago51:07

51:07

One of the most powerful (and underused) tools for emotional healing is creative self-expression. In honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're diving into the powerful intersection of creativity, art, relationships, and mindset — and how you can use your unique voice to alchemize pain and struggle. This episode is for anyone looking to improve…

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ICYMI: Overcome Avoidance & Anxiety With This Therapist-Backed Technique, with Dr. Lauren Cook 5:44

2M ago5:44

5:44

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. May is mental health awareness week, so we’re diving into mental wellbeing and anxiety, and how to stop it from holding you back. Tune in as we throw it back to Dr. Lauren Cook’s “anxiety hierarchy” framework that h…

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The Psychology of Money: Rewire Your Money Mindset, Stop Self-Sabotaging Habits & Build Financial Freedom, with Jessica Moorhouse 1:03:47

2M ago1:03:47

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Money stress is everywhere right now — rising interest rates, the cost of living crisis, inflation, layoffs, and a looming recession — we’re all feeling it. But the truth is, even in financially prosperous times, money can be a point of shame, anxiety, guilt, and avoidance for a lot of us. Your money history and money story shape your financial sec…

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ICYMI: Body Language Tips For Better Confidence And More Influence, with Fotini Iconomopoulos 7:12

2M ago7:12

7:12

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. The majority of our communication is non-verbal... that means our body language is doing all the talking. So we’re throwing it back to some game-changing advice from negotiation expert, Fotini Iconomopoulos, breakin…

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Toxic Dating Rules Debunked: Unconventional Approaches For Authentic Connection & Relationships 24:52

2M ago24:52

24:52

This episode is for anyone who's tired of outdated dating “rules” that don’t reflect who they are and how we actually connect in 2025. I’ve recently dipped my toe back into the dating world, and the amount of toxic “rules” and overly-perscriptive advice floating around online is wild. So today, I’m sharing my hot takes and unconventional dating per…

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ICYMI: The Environmental Cost Of Overconsumption… “We Are Creating A Culture of Ease & Disconnecting From Future Ramifications” - with Conni Jespersen 9:30

2M ago9:30

9:30

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. In honour of earth day, we're taking a look at the cost of fast fashion, our consumption habits, and how we can become more sustainable consumers. We're throwing it back to this perspective-shifting advice on overco…

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125. Self Trust 29:24

2M ago29:24

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All dancers can relate to wanting to be more confident. If we could just dance more confidently, with less anxiety and more freedom we could finally show up as the dancer that we want to. But as a ballroom dancer, standing on deck, ready to go on the floor, feeling all of that anxiety and pressure to please our partner, teacher, and/or ourselves, t…

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How To Handle Toxic Workplaces, Bad Bosses, & An Unstable Job Market: Career Advice You Actually Need with Emily Durham (AKA Emily The Recruiter) 52:59

2M ago52:59

52:59

There’s a lot going on in the job market right now, with a looming recession, mass layoffs, and AI changing the way we work. Whether you’re stuck under a micromanaging boss, navigating office drama, dealing with return-to-office mandates, or questioning your entire career path… it’s a lot. But we gotchu. Back by popular demand, we’re joined by Emil…

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Feeling Stuck? How To Overcome Decision Paralysis, Self-Doubt & Monkey Mind, with Career Coach Sasha Patpatia 51:28

3M ago51:28

51:28

Do you ever feel paralyzed by indecision, stuck in a loop of self-doubt, decision overwhelm, and perfectionism? Welcome to the club! We know what it’s like, and what it takes to get unstuck. Whether you're facing a career crossroads, struggling to start a creative project, or battling the incessant inner monologue of your monkey mind, this episode …

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ICYMI: Doable Ways To Cut Out Plastic, Consumer Smarter, and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint, with Environmentalist Julia Grieve 7:42

3M ago7:42

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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. In honour of earth month, we're taking a look at our consumption habits and how we can lower our carbon footprint in a way that's actually sustainable. So we're throwing it back to tactical advice on sustainable liv…

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Overcome Overwhelm & Boost Your Productivity with the 80/20 Rule (AKA The Pareto Principle) | The Quickie 15:19

3M ago15:19

15:19

Feeling constantly busy but not actually making progress? Struggling with overwhelm, burnout, and an endless to-do list? Honestly, same. I’ve been stuck in an overwhelming cycle of too much work and not enough impact, so I started experimenting with different productivity hacks—and this week I’m sharing one that’s really helping. We’re diving into …

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ICYMI: This Will Change How You Network And Build Relationships, with Communications Expert Maha Abouelenein 6:55

3M ago6:55

6:55

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Your network is everything. The way you establish and nurture your own network and reputation can make all the difference in your career success, so we're throwing it back to this great advice from Maha Abouelenein …

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News Anxiety Is Real: How to Stay Informed While Protecting Your Mental Health (Quit Doomscrolling & Take Control Of Your Media Diet!) | The Quickie 17:45

3M ago17:45

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Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the constant flood of negative news? Join the club, friends. News anxiety is at an all-time high as we’re bombarded with breaking headlines and social media coverage of economic instability, political tension, war, tariffs, climate disasters, and more—straight to our phones, 24/7. Washington D.C. therapis…

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ICYMI: The Energetics Of Money & Abundance: “Money Is A Magnifier Of Who You Already Are,” with Nicole Stanley 6:51

3M ago6:51

6:51

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. If you want to rewire your relationship with money and move into an abundant (and informed) financial chapter, we're throwing it back to this helpful reminder from financial coach Nicole Stanley. A healthy money min…

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124. Be Patient 16:41

3M ago16:41

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It can be easy to get discouraged when you have been working hard at something and you're not seeing the results that you want. All humans love a good immediate reward for a job well done. But sometimes the results are slow in coming. In this episode we talk about being patient with the process and continuing to work it. The most exceptional people…

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How Your Love Language Reveals Your Toxic Traits & Self-Sabotaging Habits | The Quickie 15:41

3M ago15:41

15:41

I saw a TikTok about how your toxic traits can be the exact opposite of your love language, and I CANNOT stop thinking about it. If you’re stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage, your toxic behaviours might be the inverse of your love language — aka your loathe language. 🤯 In today's quickie, we’re diving into the connection between our love languages a…

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123. The Life Cycle of Relationships 39:05

3M ago39:05

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If you are concerned or having doubts about one or more of your dance relationships, listen in to this episode. I list 5 stages that relationships tend to go through no matter what kind of relationship it is...work, family, romantic, friendships, etc. These stages exist whether you are the student or the teacher, the male or the female or otherwise…

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Overconsumption Is Killing Your Style: How To Find Your Personal Style & Build An Intentional Wardrobe, with Conni Jespersen 1:01:09

3M ago1:01:09

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I'm SO sick of "having nothing to wear"... I’ve been going through a wardrobe crisis lately—I dread getting dressed, and despite having way too many clothes, I never feel like my wardrobe reflects who I am. I feel disconnected from my style and the things I buy, and I'm not the only one. Hitting different life stages and engaging in a cycle of over…

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How To Feel Your Feelings As A Sensitive Soul, Heal Heartbreak, & Find Your Authentic Voice, with author Allie Michelle | Rewind 49:11

4M ago49:11

49:11

A lot of us go through life avoiding our feelings — but experiencing our full spectrum of emotions is the key to living a full, authentic life. Whether you're an empath who feels everything deeply, struggling with heartbreak, or working through past wounds, embracing your sensitivity can be your greatest strength. After all, our grief is just a rep…

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How A 'Fear List' Can Change Your Life: Stop Self-Rejecting & Unlock Confidence 32:29

4M ago32:29

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What would you do if failure was impossible? What's something you've always wanted to do, but never find "the right time"? To answer these questions, I started one little list in January, and it has completely changed my life. We all know about bucket lists — but what if the real game-changer isn’t chasing what excites you, but confronting what sca…

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ICYMI: Set Up Your Income Funnel To Make More Money (Without Working Harder), with Nicole Victoria 5:05

4M ago5:05

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Welcome to this week’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. The economy feels more unstable than my high school experience, and we could all use some extra cash to battle inflation and prepare for the potential incoming tariffs. So we're throwing it back to the ultimate …

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10 Doable Changes To Break Out Of A Depressive Rut & Boost Your Mental Health | The Quickie 28:15

4M ago28:15

28:15

After a tough start to the year—dealing with illness, isolation, and a full-on birthday-induced spiral—I knew I needed to make big, immediate changes to pull myself out of a depressive rut. It was time for a full reset. If you’re feeling stuck, lonely, struggling with seasonal depression, or just lacking motivation and positivity, this episode is y…

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122. Time to be Discouraged 26:46

4M ago26:46

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Sometimes trying to be positive just isn't working. Maybe it's an injury, maybe you've been competing a long time and never won. Maybe you've been trying to break into the next level and you're just plain discouraged. People can try to offer you all kinds of platitudes and solutions, but if none of that is working...maybe it's time to just be disco…

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The BEST Relationship Advice From Leading Love & Attachment Experts (From Better Communication to Chemistry & Attachment Styles) 31:01

4M ago31:01

31:01

Happy Valentine’s Day, lovers! I hope you are getting showered in love, by someone else or yourself. Whether you’re single and ready to mingle, or in a long-term relationship, I’ve been thinking about how—no matter our relationship status—we all seem to wrestle with the same thoughts: Am I too much? Am I too needy, or should I express my needs more…

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121. Limbo and Locking In 23:09

4M ago23:09

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In episode 105, we introduced the term glitch to represent the moment where a ballroom dancer gets distracted and knocked out of the zone. In this episode, we give you two more tools to add on to the idea of a glitch. After a glitch happens, you may find yourself in "limbo" where you are past the undesirable moment but haven't moved forward yet. Th…

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ICYMI: How To Date Yourself, Embrace Your Single Era & Romanticize Your Life 8:31

4M ago8:31

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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Valentine’s Day can be triggering if you’re dealing with heartbreak or loneliness. But we’re in our era of embracing singleness and romancing our damn selves. So tune in as we throw it back to the best practical ad …

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Sex Q&A: How Do I Dirty Talk? Does Size Matter? Best Toys For Orgasm? | No Dumb Questions 31:48

5M ago31:48

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We’re bringing you more than just the tip this week, so I highly recommend watching today’s episode on Spotify or YouTube to experience the visuals and product recommendations — if you’re not subscribed on Spotify and YouTube, go there now! Happy hump day friends, and welcome back to another episode of “No Dumb Questions,” where I answer allll your…

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ICYMI: Exploring Which Relationship Style You Actually Want: Polyamory, Ethical Non-Monogamy, Open Relationships, and More, with Hayley Folk 8:57

5M ago8:57

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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. If you're feeling unsatisfied or incomplete in your love life, there’s more than one way to engage in sex, love, and relationships. But what does that look like? And how do we navigate alternative relationship style…

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120. Limiting Beliefs- Part 2 23:30

5M ago23:30

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This episode is a continuation of the previous and explores 5 specific limiting beliefs that I have heard dancers express in our private coaching sessions. They are: 1. If I’m not practicing on my own, I shouldn’t keep taking/paying for lessons 2. I shouldn’t keep doing this is if I’m never going to win 3. I’ll never be as successful as the student…

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How To Be A Better Leader And Build Successful Teams (Plus: The Secret To Hiring And Firing), with Kelly Roach 33:22

5M ago33:22

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As a conflict-avoidant people-pleaser, I have a story in my head that I don’t like the stress and pressure of being a manager. Delegating is hard, and giving feedback is uncomfortable. But that mindset has held me back from hiring, scaling, and taking my dreams to the next level. I know I’m not alone in this. A lot of us end up being managers over …

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ICYMI: Heal Your Relationship With Money And Rewrite Your Money Story, with Leisse Wilcox 8:03

5M ago8:03

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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from past episodes that you might have missed. We all have a relationship with money. It's a largely unconscious belief system, and based on things we saw, learned, didn’t see and didn’t learn. And those financial beliefs we carry can dictate our earning potential, …

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119. Limiting Beliefs Part 1 22:41

5M ago22:41

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All of us make decisions in our life that are heavily influenced by our beliefs. Beliefs are things that we believe to be true that govern the way we move about the world. They are shaped by our history, the people who raised us or influenced us and often they are unconscious and develop over time. However, beliefs are just thoughts. They are thoug…

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The Quickie: How To Show Up Better For People In Crisis Or Tragedy 17:55

5M ago17:55

17:55

How do we show up better for people in crisis, or anyone facing tragedy? Because I think a lot of the time, we’re getting it wrong. I believe that humans innately want to help, but societally, we were never taught HOW to help effectively. Whether someone we know is dealing with the aftermath of fires or natural disaster, job loss, a death, divorce/…

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ICYMI: Manage Seasonal Depression With Light Therapy + A Surprising Supplement Protocol, with Chloe Deutscher 7:28

5M ago7:28

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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from past episodes that you might have missed. If you're in a cold-weather climate, your Seasonal Depression might be in full swing right about now. I've struggled with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) throughout adulthood, and I've finally started getting proactiv…

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The Quickie: Sober-Curious? How I Changed My Relationship With Alcohol 28:11

5M ago28:11

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A lot of us are partaking in Dry January, so I wanted to share how my relationship with alcohol has changed for the better over the last year, and why I started to drink with more healthy boundaries. Whether you’re sober-curious, or love drinking but want to be a bit more intentional, or you’re thinking it’s time to quit alcohol altogether, I hope …

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ICYMI: “Be Scared And Do It Anyway” - The Best Pep Talk For Overcoming Fear On Your Growth Journey, with Judi Holler 5:32

5M ago5:32

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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Is fear of judgment, failure, change, or even fear of fear itself holding you back from reaching your full potential? We're throwing it back to a must-hear pep-talk from Judi for reframing our relationship with fear…

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118. When Dancing Feel Expensive 25:24

5M ago25:24

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Why does ballroom dance have to be so freaking expensive? Just like the cost of everything has been going up, many dancers are finding their studios and teachers raising their rates. If it already felt expensive to you, if it was already a stretch, and you feel like you can’t take it anymore, you are not alone. However, in this episode I want to br…

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