Therapist mom of twins shares birth stories, hacks for living with twins, and importance of mental health especially as moms. Tackling taboo topics and trying to end stigmas.
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Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys
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Join Dr. Kim Kutsch, the brilliant mind behind CariFree, as he explores the extraordinary lives of thought leaders in the dental industry, and beyond. Contrary to Ordinary explores further than dentistry - here we unravel the minds of change-makers, paradigm shifters, and world shakers. Every two weeks, we dive into the stories of our remarkable guests—ordinary people who continually defy limits. Discover their tales of success, resilience, and self-awareness, and explore how they leverage t ...
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Ever wish you could press a button and get the exact healthy recipe you were looking for? Or a trusted and proven recommendation for skincare products? Or the top stress management tips? That’s exactly what you’ll get when you tune into A Side of Syrup Podcast with your host and virtual best friend, Shannon Pfeffer. Her specialty? Using her nearly 20 years in the marketing industry and obsessively great research skills, Shannon helps you understand the health & wellness industry in a deeper ...
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This episode marks the first anniversary of Contrary to Ordinary. Thank you so much to all of our amazing guests, and to the listeners that have made this show extraordinary. It’s also CariFree’s 20th birthday! Another big thank you to everyone who has been a part of our amazing journey over the last two decades. In the last episode, we began our c…
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26. Dr. Betsy Bakeman on Learning, Teaching, and Evolving Pt.1
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Dentists want every single one of their patients to walk away from a treatment with a smile that they can be proud of. If a practitioner can also make their patients feel comfortable in the alien world we inhabit, they must be doing something extraordinary, right? Today's guest is Dr. Betsy Bakeman, a private practice owner and expert in restorativ…
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Compassion, Altruism, Respect, and Excellent are the tenets that have guided Professor Hien Ngo throughout his career. He’s currently the Dean and Head of the Dental School and Director of the Oral Health Centre at the University of Western Australia. Indeed, Hien is a prolific educator who has taught thousands of students about minimal interventio…
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Letting go of the past can be hard. So hard in fact that it’s easy to become defined by it. However, there are some extraordinary people out there who have rewritten the narrative around themselves, inspiring others to do the same. Today's guest is Bonnie Milletto, a motivational speaker, author, and youth advocate. As a lonely child who was in and…
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23. Pastor Laura O’Brien on Leading with Care Pt.2
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In the last episode, we began speaking with pastor and author Laura O’Brien. Laura has served the congregation at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Albany, Oregon, and was about to move on to new opportunities at the time of this conversation. In part 1, Laura discussed her upcoming book Hell Hope on Wheels, which charts her incredible journey a…
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22. Pastor Laura O’Brien on Finding Faith Pt.1
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Faith is an important tool that many people use to navigate the world. Today’s guest, Pastor Laura O'Brien has had an unconventional journey to finding hers. Laura is a Lutheran Pastor, who has worked all over the world. Her book Hell Hope on Wheels charts her incredible journey across the US, Europe, and eventually to her faith. Laura wasn’t broug…
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Welcome to a very special holiday episode of Contrary to Ordinary. Today, we’re taking a look back over some extraordinary conversations from across 2023. The mission of this podcast has been to figure out what makes a person extraordinary. Are they born with it? Can it be taught? Is work/life balance even possible for people who have made extraord…
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20. Dr. Amanda Seay on Adversity and Grace
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People who show grace and poise during stressful times are often compared to a swan drifting across the water. You might not see it, but a lot is going on under the surface to maintain that calm exterior. They rehearse, they plan, and they still get the jitters, even if they are very experienced and talented. Today's guest is Dr. Amanda Seay, an ac…
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19. Dr. Simon McDonald on Being Grateful Pt.2
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In the last episode, we began speaking with Dr. Simon McDonald, CEO and co-founder of Rhondium. Simon is a "serial inventor and entrepreneur", who has brought a number of groundbreaking inventions into the field of dentistry. You might be familiar with the V-Ring and the Tri-Clip, but his other notable inventions include the One Visit Crown and the…
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18. Dr. Simon McDonald on the Inventors Spirit Pt.1
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Today’s guest is Dr. Simon McDonald. He's been described as a "serial inventor and entrepreneur", who has brought a number of groundbreaking inventions into the field of dentistry. You might be familiar with the V-Ring and the Tri-Clip, but his other notable inventions include the One Visit Crown and the Grip Tab. Simon studied dentistry in the UK …
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Today’s guest Dr. Bobby Birdi is unique in many ways. However, many people know him for being one of North America’s very few Certified Dual Specialists in Periodontics and Prosthodontics. He is an adjunct Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia and the University of Minnesota, where he is involved in multiple dental implant resea…
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16. Carmen Ohling on Asking Better Questions
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In this episode we're speaking to someone who "helps guide high achieving women to write their own permission slip and live the life of their dreams". Carmen Ohling, a keynote speaker, Flow Academy founder, and holistic life Coach. After 16 years in the corporate world, Carmen made the decision to follow her passion to help others be their best sel…
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15. Stephanie Staples on Being ‘Nice for a Living’
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In this episode, we're going to be talking to a person who helps people who are nice for a living thrive - Stephanie Staples. Stephanie is a prolific motivational speaker and coach who shares her positive message with busy professionals. She has a background in nursing, but after a moment of extreme burnout, she decided she wanted to dedicate her l…
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The first working laser was operated by Theodore Maiman on May 16 1960 at the Hughes Research Laboratory in California. Maiman may have been the first person to operate a laser, but the theory behind them dates back to Einstein in the early 20th century. He was already thinking about a way to amplify light and its source before we had the means to …
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13. Graeme Milicich on Going Against The Grain
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What do Albert Einstein, Coco Channel, and Thomas Edison have in common? During their studies, they were all seen as 'difficult students'. They looked at the rigid systems that they were part of and rejected them. Now we see them as innovators and pioneers whose achievements ring through history. Questioning education paradigms is something that Dr…
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12. Dr. Rick Campbell on Understanding 'The Two Legged Animal’
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Pets are, in many ways, a mirror to ourselves. If we care for and invest time in them, you're going to see that reflected back at you ten-fold. And today's guest certainly understands the complex world of animals and how to keep them happy. Dr. Rick Cambell, the owner of Willow Creek Pet Center, the largest veterinary group practice in the United S…
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"We all know that art has monetary value but its true value is much deeper. Art transcends race, religion, wealth, status and age. It is connected to us at a soul level. The need for artful expression has always been and will always be. It is for everyone, by everyone." These are the words of today's guest Colt Idol, a painter who is described as t…
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10. Professor John Featherstone on Forging Your Own Path
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In his 1841 essay Self-Reliance, philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson tells us to “trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string”. In other words, we should all trust in the sacredness of ourselves and our own path, and not try to imitate the road others are destined to travel. Emerson wrote extensively about individuality, self-r…
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EP 024: Building Adventurous Eaters, One Bowl at a Time with Erica Bethe Levin of Globowl
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In the podcast episode, Erica Bethe Levin, CEO and founder of Globowl, discusses her passion for creating nutritious and delicious baby and toddler foods that celebrate the many cultures around the world. With a background in food, restaurants, and entreprenuership, Erica set out to develop products that would introduce young children to the rich d…
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9. Professor Philip D. Marsh on Dealing with the Dogma Pt.2
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In the last episode, we introduced Professor Philip D. Marsh, Professor Emeritus of Oral Microbiology at the School of Dentistry at the University of Leeds in the UK. Across his incredible career, he's published over 300 research papers and review articles and is co-author of a leading textbook on oral microbiology. In Part 1, Phil walked us throug…
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8. Professor Philip D. Marsh on Challenging the Orthodoxy Pt.1
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If you're going to be a trailblazer, then you're going to have to take down a few trees along the way. You have to be willing to follow your nose and believe in what you're doing enough to embrace your critics with open arms. Today’s guest is Philip Marsh, Professor Emeritus of Oral Microbiology at the School of Dentistry at the University of Leeds…
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7. Rella Christensen on a Life of Two Halves Pt.2
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In the last episode, we introduced Rella Christensen of TRAC Research, a nonprofit institute dedicated to in-depth long-term clinical studies of restorative materials, preventive dentistry, and dental caries. Rella took us on a journey through her incredibly busy life - raising three children and pursuing her career as the director of the Clinical …
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6. Rella Christensen on Following Curiosity Pt.1
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Sometimes to forge the path ahead, you need to create the tools to do so from scratch. Having the courage to blaze a trail using your own resources and time is something that only genuinely extraordinary people will attempt. Today's guest, Rella Christensen, has taken on that risk and has come out on the other side with fresh ideas and strategies t…
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Breaking away from tradition and challenging the status quo are the hallmarks of an extraordinary person. Today’s guest is Angus Walls, who, across his forty years in the field, has excelled at finding better ways to care for his patients. Since 2013, Angus has worked as the Director of the Edinburgh Dental Institute at the University of Edinburgh …
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4. Machell Hudson on Resilience and Compassion
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Having a patient's best interests at heart is critical to the work that dentists do. This means training every single member of the dental team, empowering them to feel compassion for and respond to their patient’s needs holistically. This is a philosophy that Machell Hudson practices, not only in her work as a hygienist but in everything she does.…
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3. Dr. Susan Maples on Breaking the Mold and Mentoring
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You can't have a healthy body if you don't have a healthy mouth. After all, it is the gateway into the body. Dr. Susan Maples is a leader in the area of total health with over 30 years of experience in dentistry. As a child, Susan was exposed to large quantities of secondhand smoke and suffered from severe allergies. Through mentorship and guidance…
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2. Doug Young on Building a Vision, and Revolutionizing Dentistry
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Tooth decay, or dental caries, is the number one disease dentists treat. Yet, the common practice of drilling teeth does not cure the disease. Dr. Doug Young was one of the first to ask a seemingly simple question: If drilling does not cure the disease, why does it remain the first, and often only, option? Finding the answer led him to establish on…
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EP023: Trusting Your Gut & Banking on Yourself with Corey Spiegel of Light House
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It wasn’t that long ago that Corey Spiegel had an idea that would change her life. She thought about it, planned it, and when she knew her gut could trust it, she banked on herself and did it. She left corporate America behind and started a community. A diverse, inclusive community of real women talking about real issues, challenges, and solutions.…
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1. John Kois on Enriching The Heart, The Mind, and Dental Industry
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It may be hard to believe today, but opinion was the root of most dental practice in years past. Not in evidence-based research. When the Kois Center opened in 1994, it ushered in a revolutionary approach to dental care. It was the first center to provide a graduate program for practicing dentists that implemented a structured science-based curricu…
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EP022: Why You Should Be Eating Fermented Foods Everyday with Julie O’Brien of Firefly Kitchens
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What if I told you the secret to gut health is just forkful away? And you could start doing it today… It was a chance meeting that introduced me to Julie and now I want to cozy up in her Seattle kitchen and just hang! I liken that to my relationship with sauerkraut itself. I didn’t it before, but now it fills up my belly and body with nourishment, …
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Introducing Contrary to Ordinary: Exploring the Extraordinary with Dr. Kim Kutsch
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Welcome to "Contrary to Ordinary," where Dr. Kim Kutsch showcases thought leaders in the dental industry - and beyond - who push the boundaries of what's possible. Hear conversations with innovators who blend art and technology, chase curiosity, and create the truly extraordinary. From cutting-edge tech to creative approaches to game-changing innov…
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EP021: Why Building a Wellness Habit is Easier Than You Think with Stephanie Sacker
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What would you do with 90 minutes to yourself? What about an hour? What about even five minutes? Living life putting others first 100% of the time doesn’t have to be your normal. Or even crying in your car on the way to work. There are actionable steps to going from burnout to bliss, and that’s what Stephanie Sacker teaches on today’s podcast. Whet…
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EP020: How Social Retail and Simple Branding Elevates Your Business with Jessica Haley
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Are you helping people or are you on a personal journey? If you’re personal brand isn’t doing either, then why are people coming to you? Think about it. Most of the “influencers” you follow on social media are providing you with relevant and consistent content. That’s why you keep going back. They are helping you or they are sharing their personal …
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EP019: Lessons in Elevated Living with Meghan Donovan
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Rule #1: Be Kind To Everyone If I had to live out anyone’s personal and professional playbook, it would be Meghan Donovan’s. She believes in herself, her joy, and making the most memorable life possible, that it’s no wonder she’s living the life most of us dream of. Which includes living in France this entire month! Meghan is kind above all else. S…
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EP 018: How to Navigate the Supplement Aisle with Shannon Pfeffer
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As we age vitamins are our insurance policy. The thing that prevents very preventable things, keeps our immune system boosted, and when done correctly, make you feel better. In addition to living a life that balances eating well, movement, stress management, and sleep - I’ve always taken vitamins. Not the same ones for every season of life. But vit…
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EP 017: How to Stay Focused When You’ve Got Too Much on Your Plate with Shannon Pfeffer
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Are you coming off of a never-ending rollercoaster? And you’re already VERY busy January turned into your busiest one on record? Know that I totally get it and I’m here right alongside you. On today's episode, we'll discuss the four things that will help you stay focused when you’ve got too much on your plate.…
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EP016: Finding Room for Daily Gratitude with Sabena Suri
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In today's episode strategist, entrepreneur, and leader to the core Sabena Suri explains not only her career path and how everything's sort of built on another based on her big brain and sort of intuition of where she wanted to go. Wellness-wise, she also talks about the importance of pausing taking a moment sitting still and figuring things out an…
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EP 015: How to Get Time Back in Your Life Starting with Your Calendar with Shannon Pfeffer
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At the start of the year we often talk about getting organized in the physical sense - closets, pantry's, kids toys, etc. I'd like to offer up a new way to get organized this year, a way that will not only give you clarity, but give you time back in your life. You'll be a time genius after following the five easy steps outlined by Shannon Pfeffer i…
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EP014: Finding Energy and Wellness Wherever Life Takes You with Angie Aldape
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Introducing our first episode of Season 2 My first job in LA led me to meet Angie. She was herself right from the get go: organized, responsible, and with a beaming smile of sunshine. She immediately put me in her tight circle of friends and in 15 years, hasn’t let me go. For that, I’m incredibly thankful. While we have many shared interests - trav…
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EP 013: Finding the Right Light with Molly McCauley
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Saving the best for last. Years ago I got matched with a wedding photographer who I didn’t like. The person’s work was very traditional and dialed in. Like they did the standard shots hundreds of times. Most of all the work didn’t have soul. The brides and grooms looked terrified and no one was having fun. I took a moment and called the head of the…
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EP 012: Disrupting the Cookie Category with Kirstyn Shaw
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Ever wonder what euphoria tastes like? It’s one of Kirstyn’s cookies. Or bars. Or rice krispie treats. Or brownies. Seriously, anything she makes is better than the last. (And as a sweets connoisseur and someone who’s childhood dog was named Candy - I know a thing or two about great sweets)! In all seriousness, Kirstyn’s been cooking and feeding th…
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EP 011: The Journey to Building Your Wildest Dreams with Shelton Wilder
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From retail roots to real estate icon. Sixteen years ago I was struck by a Southern woman with incredible charisma, gumption, and kindness. She was the kind of person who was going somewhere. Somewhere big. I knew I had to follow along for her ride. With hard work and tenacity, Shelton has built her company from the ground up. Recruiting talent who…
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EP 010: Ask Me Anything with Syrup Coaching’s Shannon Pfeffer
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I often get asked the same questions about my personal health, wellness, and yes, even my height. This episode covers my ten most asked question and answers them all in detail.By Syrup Coaching
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EP 009: Taking Action to Make Life Happen with Libby Springer, Marketing Exec & Boutique Owner
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Are you looking to get inspired today? Well then, you certainly came to the right place. Meet Libby Springer - marketing executive, boutique owner, mom of three. She makes it look like a breeze. I’m not talking Instagram vs. Reality here. Libby is a prime example of someone who has spent years of her life prioritizing her time, wellness, and happin…
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EP 008: Pursuing Your Dreams, Positively with Arianna Brooks, Children’s Book Author
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Do you ever finish a book and wonder where the author got their creativity? That is exactly what will happen when you finish any of Arianna Brooks books. You’ll put it down and Google her and see what else she's written. Arianna's talent shines, but so does her positivity. She's making her dreams happen, all with a smile on her face and through her…
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EP:007 Reading Nutrition Labels 101 - Organic vs. Natural
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Ever pick something up, look at the beautiful packaging and glance over its health claim... then put it in your cart? I'm launching a new series to teach you how to quickly and easily become an informed shopper, ensuring what you put in your cart is best for you and your family. First thing's first - organic vs. natural, what does it mean?…
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EP 006: Trusting the Timing of Your Life with Tamara Young of Consign Couture
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Ever wonder what would happen if you listened to your gut and let time do the rest of the work? Insert Tamara Young, founder and owner of Consign Couture. In the twenty years I've known her, Tam is an expert at trusting the timing of your life and trusting life's direction.By Syrup Coaching
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EP 005: The Importance of Community Building with Brooke Lawler of Behere
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Why does building a community matter for your health and the well-being of those around you? Brooke Lawler of Behere is sharp, smart, and genuine. No wonder she’s built a business, a side hustle, and a life all around community. This episode touches on career, family, philosophy, and the importance of getting dirty outside. Enjoy it, with a warm cu…
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EP 004: What is a Health & Wellness Coach?
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Ever wonder what a health coach does or why you would need one? This episode dives into why working with a health coach is different than a life coach or therapist. Tackling the elephant in the room - the extra of it all. And how to change your life by taking control of your health.By Syrup Coaching
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003: Eat the Cookie - Designing and Living a Life You Love NOW
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Most often it takes an unexpected change for us to make that big change in life. What if you didn't wait for something to happen? What if you made the change you wanted to and led the life you love? It's time to eat the cookie and not look back. Look ahead and up.By Syrup Coaching
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