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Sometime around your 40th birthday (+/-) you might start feeling like some part of your life no longer fits and you don't know what to do about it. It could be at work or at home - or simply inside of you. You might be asking questions like "how did I get here?" Or, "Is this all there is?" "Is this what I've been working so hard for?" Or, "Why aren't I happier?" I call that feeling "the Ick." I know it was true for me - and I fought against it, which only made it a messier process. But havin ...
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😩 Life just sucks sometimes. Most people would agree that cancer, divorce, infertility, and money problems suck. And these are just a few examples. Situations like these can make it really hard to love your life. ❤️ If you’d like to love your life more than you do right now, I have a solution for you. 📣 Introducing: ‘Live Free. Love Life.” — a podcast to help you break free from everything that’s holding you back so you can enjoy life on a whole new level, no matter what you’re going through.
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The Embrace The Suck Podcast is an extension to the Instagram handle @embrace_the_suck4 . I will basically be talking motivational and inspirational content and about as to how we can do something to improve ourselves and pursue self growth, uplift our mindsets and be a little more positive in our lives!
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The Always Better Challenge Show has the simplest mission: to leave each and every listener a little better off after each episode. I want to provide MOtivation, INspiration, and INformation. There is enough negativity in the world, I want to be your personal positive boost! The mission is simple, but the scope is wide: let's try to move your life forward on EVERY front. Therefore, I plan to cover topics such as health (the GREATEST wealth!), career, time management, organization, finances, ...
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If you are ready to pivot your “I can’t into an I can, then you are in the right place. Susan Salzman, host of the Power of the Pivot, explores how women of the “what’s next” generation who are ready to say NO to everyone around them so they can say YES to themselves. Building on her 35+ years as a founder and CEO, she is guiding brands, creatives, and entrepreneurs to tap into the knowledge, build their confidence and prove to everyone that building a business in your 50s doesn't have to SU ...
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We exist to challenge the status quo and provide a simpler solution to a more fulfilling life. Nutrition and Fitness advice based around the scientific proven permanent weightloss solution Metabolic Precision. Education not diets and meal plans is the solution to the rising obesity epidemic hitting Australia and the USA. Listen in as I share the tips and actions of those who have successfully achieved and then maintained their own body transformation. Please share with those close to you tha ...
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Brave Castle is a podcast dedicated to discussing the pursuit of creativity with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and multi perspective thinking. Makers, Builders, Artists, Writers, Thinkers and Adventurers. Anyone I have access to who use their short time in existence to plant their flag as high as they can on the mountain of success, what ever that may be. This podcast is to be long format discussions into the lives and ideas of people that I respect. People of thought and action. My intere ...
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The world of work in the US is changing, especially as Gen X, Millenialls and those to come after us seek positions of leadership that still allow them to be themselves. Join us as we explore modern business, changing professional standards, and finding a job that you love. And of course, we are going to talk about tattoos!
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5 Tips To Make Your Next Birthday Incredible In this episode of the Live Free Love Life podcast, host Mindy Neal shares personal insights and practical steps on how to make your next birthday truly incredible. From managing expectations to taking full responsibility for your happiness, Mindy provides five transformative tips to help you celebrate y…
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Julie Hutsell-Starling was in her mid 30s and in the middle of a toxic relationship she couldn’t extract herself from when she heard a song that changed everything. It was the catalyst to finally leave this relationship and start the healing process. When she started dating again, she was so clear on what she wanted that the dates were actually int…
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Using 'What Are My Options' To Navigate Life's Challenges In this Live Free Love Life podcast episode, Mindy explores the powerful question, 'What are my options?' Discover how this simple question can help you break free from mental shackles, empower your decision-making process, and navigate life's challenges with resilience. Mindy discusses vari…
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10 Transformative Life Lessons from Taylor Swift In this episode of the Live Free Love Life podcast, we explore 10 life-changing lessons inspired by Taylor Swift's music and lyrics. We discuss how to create more freedom and enhance our lives by applying these lessons to our daily experiences. Key takeaways include taking responsibility for our acti…
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Embracing Radical Acceptance: Transform Your Life with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion This episode of the Live Free Love Life podcast features a discussion on radical acceptance as taught by Tara Brock in her book, 'Radical Acceptance.' The host emphasizes the importance of cherishing oneself, accepting reality, and taking responsibility to achiev…
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The Power of Letting Go In this episode of the Live Free Love Life podcast, Mindy explores the transformative power of letting go and how detachment can lead to true freedom and fulfillment. Drawing from various philosophical and spiritual traditions, she discusses why our attachment to material goods, relationships, and even our own identities can…
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In this week’s episode of Forty Drinks, Stephanie talks with Erik DeRosa about his profound midlife transition and struggle with mental health. Erik grew up with severe anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder, masking it under a facade for 25 years while pursuing a high-pressure career on Wall Street. At age 33, a dissociative episode forced him …
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Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energy In this episode of Live Free Love Life, Mindy explores the balance between masculine and feminine energies. She discusses the traits of each energy type, practical applications in daily life, and offers exercises for integrating both energies for a harmonious and fulfilling life. Mindy also introduces her new…
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In today’s episode, Jeff Glauser shares his transformative journey from feeling stuck and unfulfilled in his mid-thirties to finding purpose and stability in his forties. Coming from a background in sports journalism, Jeff struggled with imposter syndrome and missed opportunities. Faced with financial hardships and personal setbacks, including a ba…
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Break Free from the Chains of Your Shadow Self In this episode of Live Free Love Life, Mindy explores the concept of the shadow self and provides practical steps to integrate these disowned aspects of our personality for greater freedom and authenticity. Through the story of Kara, a client who faced her shadow and transformed her life, and insights…
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In this episode of the Forty Drinks Podcast, Gregory Halpen discusses his transformative journey from a tumultuous youth to finding stability and purpose in midlife. Gregory shares his struggles with substance misuse, the allure and challenges of life in New York City, and a life-altering battle with cancer at age 46, which led him to reevaluate hi…
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Taking Responsibility for Your Spiritual State In this episode of Live Free Love Life, we wrap up our series by diving into the final pillar of our state: the spiritual state. Our host explores how our spiritual well-being significantly impacts our mental health, relationships, life purpose, and overall well-being. Learn practical steps to cultivat…
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When she was 31, Laura Ballet met a man 11 years her junior that she would spend the next decade with. He acted mature for his age and she acted a little young, so they met in the middle on many things. The relationship was mostly wonderful, but she put blinders on to avoid the things she felt were missing. However, once she started asking herself …
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Taking Responsibility for Your Mental and Emotional State | Live Free Love Life Podcast In this episode of the Live Free Love Life podcast, we delve into the importance of taking responsibility for your mental and emotional state. We discuss how thoughts and emotions are interconnected, and how managing your mental state can contribute to personal …
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As a former "fat kid," Lauren Herskovic had deep seated insecurities that led her to choose professional roles that didn’t give her what she needed because she didn’t think she deserved it. She spent seven years as the COO of a startup where the founders made her feel like she was good at her job and dangled the carrot of the “big payoff,” but it c…
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Unlocking Your Full Potential Through Physical Optimization This episode of the Live Free Love Life podcast delves into the importance of taking responsibility for your physical state as a foundational step toward achieving optimal performance and well-being. It discusses how optimizing sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress management can signific…
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Mastering Your Morning Routine for Optimal State and Productivity In this episode of Live Free Love Life, host Mindy Neal explores the transformative power of a morning routine on creating a desired state of mind and setting the tone for the day. Drawing from research and expert insights, the podcast discusses how specific morning practices can imp…
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As Ginny Priem approached 40, she was focused on her career and enjoying the life she had built for herself. Then she met “Chad,” who worked his way into her heart and home with his two kids. A year later she met a friend who presented her with evidence that “Chad” had been seeing someone else the whole time. One of the alleged instances occurred w…
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Mastering Your State for Ultimate Freedom and Love of Life In this episode of Live Free Love Life, host Mindy Neal delves into the concept of 'state' and its profound impact on our ability to create freedom and love our lives. State comprises our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions, heavily influencing the thoughts and actions ava…
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Sara Letorneau is a writer, editor, poet and writing coach who will turn 40 later this year. She grew up in a “normal” happy family in a working class suburb in Massachusetts where she was taught that the traditional life milestones would make her “happy:” go to college, get a job, find a boyfriend, get married and have kids. But we all know that i…
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David Hankins spent 20 years in the Army working in logistics. He retired at 42 and had to figure out what his next act was going to be. There would be stability to support his family, but he would also chase his dream of becoming a professional writer. Despite David’s midlife transition looking pretty smooth, there has been a lot of uncertainty. I…
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Unlocking the Potential of Life Coaching: Your Path to Freedom In this episode of 'Live Free Love Life', the transformative power of life coaching is discussed as the fastest path to freedom. The host emphasizes how life coaching contributes significantly in areas such as sports mastery, career advancement, and personal growth. They share several s…
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Joe Scales approached 40 wondering why he wasn’t happier. He had a job that paid well, two incredible kids and he had been married for 20 years. He wondered why he didn’t have “it” all figured out yet (when it seemed like everyone else did), which led him to questioning many of his decisions along the way. He realized that the problem was himself a…
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Vince Kramer ignored three major wake up calls in his 40s, before the Universe - or whatever you prefer to call it - finally got his attention. First, he narrowly missed piloting one of the United flights on 9/11. Then, he experienced a major financial setback due to United Airlines declaring bankruptcy. And, finally, his marriage ended and he real…
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Susie Castellanos Hansley is a first-generation Mexican American who was raised by her grandmother from the age of two after her mother died, along with her siblings and cousins. Susie found school was a refuge and something she was good at. She followed the school path straight through a Ph.D. and postdoctoral studies only to find that teaching di…
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On this episode, Kat discusses the popular weight loss, drug, semi glue tide, also known as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. The drug has now been linked to suicidal ideation, cancer, thyroid issues, and gastroparesis. Ozempic has now been slapped with several class action lawsuits because of the dangerous side effects. I give my take on why I think …
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As mother-daughter relationships go, Renee says hers with her mom was pretty good, but she never felt like she had permission to be herself. When she was a girl and her mom would make a dress, she’d make a smaller one in the same style and pattern for Renee. Her mom liked bright colors and patterns and Renee would have preferred more unobtrusive cl…
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