Best Life Of Balu Podcasts (2024)

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26: How to age adventurously (+ lose weight and heal your gut) w/ Lori Balue 50:24

8d ago50:24

50:24

When you’re stuck on the merry-go-round of dieting and weight gain, it can feel like you’re never really living because you’re always on a diet. But my guest this week, Lori Balue, is here to share how to stop the cycle, recreate the body you want to live in, and bring back your beautiful. Lori is a certified functional diagnostic nutrition practit…

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025: How To Do Hard Things: Resilience, Simplified 9:51

22d ago9:51

9:51

If you’re needing a boost of love, encouragement, and some “you’ve f*cking got this!!” I don’t want you to miss this sweet little mini solo episode! We’re jamming out about growth, resilience, and the two key components to make them sustainable. In this episode you’ll hear: The 2 spheres where I’ve experienced the most personal growth How we ACTUAL…

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024: Healing Our Stories w/ Leanna Jane Lewis 35:32

1M ago35:32

35:32

I know you’re a visionary who’s here to do big, bold, brave, and beautiful things. But sometimes although the spark, the idea, and the calling are there, it can feel really wobbly to try to keep it ablaze, right? So how do we keep that spark ablaze when life lifes and all our inner wounding starts seeping through the cracks?! My guest this week, Le…

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023: Poetic Presence: Living Artfully Through the Principles of Poetry 17:48

2M ago17:48

17:48

What can poetry teach us about living an extraordinary life? A lot! And in today’s mini solo episode, I’m breaking down 4 key principles of poetry that teach us how. No matter where you are this summer, may this mini episode help you to drop in, feel a little bit more present to the magic, the mayhem, the mess, and the miracles around you. I’m shar…

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022: The New Retirement Paradigm w/ Kate Phillips 45:09

3M ago45:09

45:09

What if retirement didn’t have to be a scary word and wealth expansion was actually a personal development journey? My guest this week is here to share how to make that possible! Kate Phillips is a wealth coach who helps people rewrite their money stories and expand their relationship to wealth, and in this episode we’re breaking down the old model…

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021: The Gift of Uncertainty 18:32

3M ago18:32

18:32

What if what was unknown could feel sexy? What if you could lean into it and trust that it’s moving you forward, rather than holding you back? If you’re ready to learn how so that you can stretch into the edges of the next iteration of YOUR life and work, you don’t want to miss this episode where I’m walking you through it! In this episode, you’ll …

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020: The People are the Problem w/ Shella Travarca 46:26

4M ago46:26

46:26

Have you ever wondered, why is relating to people so bloody hard sometimes?! If you’re ready to learn how to lead—and parent—better where everyone’s needs get met more (including yours!), you don’t want to miss this episode! This week I’m bringing you a beautiful conversation about how to do just that with Shella Travarca, leadership expert and the…

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019: How to Want Without Wanting 18:55

4M ago18:55

18:55

Wanting and receiving are such beautiful states of being and loaded with desire, but the in between part—the asking and the giving—can get a little messy. Especially in intimate relationships, right? So today I’m bringing you a fun little mini solo episode breaking down wanting, asking, receiving, and expectation hangover! You’ll hear: The f*cked u…

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018: The Blessing of Burnout with Agate Lerolle 42:21

5M ago42:21

42:21

Burnout doesn’t just happen to high-pressure CEOs and jet-setting executives. It happens a lot; especially in women. But have you ever considered that there may be a flip side to the burnout? Today, I invite you to join me for this deep and insightful conversation with my guest, Agate Lerolle, all about burnout, the blessings of burnout, and the op…

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017: On Failure, Doubt, and Disappointment 25:20

5M ago25:20

25:20

What if the things that we think are holding us back—including failure, doubt, and disappointment—are in fact what can and will propel us forward to our wildest expansions? Let’s talk about those irksome parts that feel like they’re holding us back and how to move forward because of—not in spite of—them. In this episode you’ll hear: How you can mak…

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016: How to Cultivate Presence w/ Haylee LaRose 45:15

5M ago45:15

45:15

Are you ready to feel more present and reconnect with your own inner voice? You don’t want to miss this episode where I’m joined by web designer and self development coach, Haylee LaRose, to help you get there. Haylee’s gift is helping people hone in on what makes them special—what makes them them—and learn to build self-trust. In this episode, we’…

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015: Softness is the Biggest Flex 21:16

6M ago21:16

21:16

What does being “soft” mean to you? In my world, it’s a great thing…and the biggest flex. Are you ready to begin your “soft girl era?” Let’s dive in as I break down the power of softness and simple, easy ways to start incorporating it into your life TODAY. In this episode you’ll hear: THIS thing that’s necessary to truly be in your “soft girl era” …

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014: Choosing Yourself with Kim DiFillippo 1:02:57

6M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Choosing yourself as a woman and mother can feel really, really hard, and choosing to balance both motherhood and entrepreneurship brings its own stickiness and potential. But so much beauty and power can come from choosing yourself! I’m so excited to bring you this conversation with Kim DiFillippo—a single mother as well as a business mentor and b…

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013: Rants and Reclamations 13:16

7M ago13:16

13:16

Today’s mini solo episode is a super fun doozy, my loves. Get ready to go full on ranty, whiny, b*tch mode with me as I share the rant that led to the power and passion that is my work and mission, where I break down why our rants are so powerful, and how to use YOURS to find your own reclamations. Learn more about the COME ALIVE mastermind collect…

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012: Find Your Feminine Fire with Amanda Testa 46:49

7M ago46:49

46:49

What if you could throw away all you’ve been taught about how you SHOULD live, and really discovered what it means to be yourself, how to live in your body, and live your life in a way that you feel good about?! That’s finding your feminine fire, my dears. And I’m so excited to bring you this conversation on how to find YOURS. Joining me today is s…

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011: If Your Life Were a Musical (On the Nexus of Purpose and Play) 31:33

8M ago31:33

31:33

There is so much depth and transformation that is available to us when we focus on PLAY. And that’s why I’m so excited to transmit to you this robust, delicious solo episode where I’m expanding on our relationship with play, the intersection between purpose and play, and why this is where everything comes together. Come play with me! I’m exploring:…

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010: Burning it All Down with Deepshikha Sairam 46:26

8M ago46:26

46:26

“Is this it? Is this all?” If you’ve ever found these questions niggling down deep in your heart, soul, and core, then this episode is for you! Today, I have the great honor of bringing you into conversation with the beautiful and radiant Deepshikha Sairam. Deepshikha is an award-winning coach, speaker, mentor & metaphysical teacher who helps high-…

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009: An Ode to Frivolity 19:33

9M ago19:33

19:33

What if we looked at frivolity as a GOOD thing?! In this week’s episode I’m exploring this, breaking down what frivolous means, what purpose it serves, and how we can relate to it. Join me as I share some sumptuous nuggets with you in this ode to frivolity! In this episode, you’ll hear: One of my favorite annual rituals growing up (for my birthday)…

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008: Unlocking the Key to Epic Love with Jemima House 37:34

9M ago37:34

37:34

If you’re ready to learn the foundation for holding amazing relationships and the key to epic love, you’re going to love this episode! Today I’m so excited to share this conversation with you with one of the most radiant women I know, Jemima House. Jemima is THE connection coach; she’s a self-mastery guide in the area of relationships who helps peo…

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007: “Uplevel Your Crap” -- The Paradox of Manifestation 19:25

10M ago19:25

19:25

Believe it or not, our “crap”—our shadow, fear, and doubt—is the most potent fertilizer for our desires. So today I’m bringing you a loving, firm, playful invitation to uplevel your crap. This was the mantra one of my clients took on that led to the most incredible growth and expansion. And I’m breaking down the principles around it to offer you th…

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006: Spirituality, Swedish Death Rituals, and Finding True Alignment w/ Asa Nilsson 37:57

10M ago37:57

37:57

If you’re ready to start slowing down and finding your true alignment, you don’t want to miss this episode. I’m so excited to bring you this conversation with my dear friend Asa Nilsson, a spiritual muse, podcaster, Swedish Death Cleaner, truth seeker, dream weaver, dot connector, life liver, and gratitude giver. Join us as we dive into all things …

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005: Process This! 9:00

11M ago9:00

9:00

How many times have you been told, “Hold your vision but don’t get attached to the results” and thought to yourself, “How the f*ck do I do that?!” So many of us struggle with that one! So today I’m bringing you this bite-sized episode with a simple paradigm shift that’ll not only make detaching from the results so much easier, it’ll actually get yo…

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004: Being Wild w/ Jaime Lee Colyer 50:36

11M ago50:36

50:36

What does it mean to really BE wild? What does that look like in everyday life? In today’s episode, I’m so excited to bring you a conversation diving into this with my dear friend and colleague, Jaime Lee Colyer. She is an adventurer and an intentional living advocate and guide, and one of the truest examples I know of what it is to live wildly, to…

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003: Crying, Shedding, and Renewal 28:45

12M ago28:45

28:45

If you’ve ever tried to help your kids by trying to make them feel better so they stop crying, you’re not alone. But what if we really gave our children—and OURSELVES—massive permission to cry? Join me for this episode as I talk about crying and the power and beauty of emotional release, why it’s so cathartic, and why we need to be held in the sanc…

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002: The Loaf vs The Crumbs 16:12

12M ago16:12

16:12

If I asked you would you rather have the whole loaf of possibility vs the crumbs of reality, what would you answer? What if I told you I’d choose the crumbs? Join me in this episode as I break down this beautiful metaphor of life, the truths I’ve realized, and what it takes to own, embody, and claim your vision. I’m diving into: The heartbreaking a…

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001: Living Poetically 27:02

12M ago27:02

27:02

Poetry evokes the senses. It makes us notice things that might be really small and then give it weight and meaning. But what does it feel like to LIVE poetically? In this pilot episode of the podcast, I’m sharing some of my personal musings and nuggets on what it means to live poetically including what it means to me, what happened when I started g…

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Welcome to ReWild Your Life! [Trailer] 1:04

12M ago1:04

1:04

I am SO excited to bring you this podcast that has been on my heart for so long and I cannot WAIT for you to hear the first episodes dropping October 5th! Make sure to hit follow so you don't miss an episode!

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Meditation: Why You Need It & How to Get Started, with Deanna Wheeler 36:05

1+ y ago36:05

36:05

Ep 21 When I mention meditation, I either get eye rolls or lots of enthusiasm as a response. I used to be in the first group, but I kept hearing about the benefits and then I really needed help with my stress and lack of focus in life. When I finally got serious and cultivated my meditation practice, there was no turning back! Unfortunately, in our…

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Hidden Causes of Burnout & Why You Can't DIY It - Raewyn Guerrero 45:10

2y ago45:10

45:10

020 Are you tired of feeling burned out, anxious and watching your list of medications stacking up after every doctor's visit? Help is on the way! Raewyn Guerrero is The Gutsy Executive Coach, guiding high-performing women from burnout to all out, by focusing on the Gut-Brain-Hormone-Skin Connection. Through the insights gained from functional lab …

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5 Things I Learned from Jumping Out of a Plane - Dori Martin 19:28

2y ago19:28

19:28

019 In this episode, I share how I how found myself jumping out of a plane 13,000 feet above the earth's surface (it's never been on my bucket list to go skydiving!) and some fun things I learned from the experience. Yes, this probably has to do with a midlife crisis, which I am defining as a journey of continued self discovery, breaking apart the …

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Aging Adventurously with Lori Balue, FDN-P, A-CFHC 58:37

2y ago58:37

58:37

018 Don't let the narrative of the negative aspects of midlife aging fool you. There is SO much to look forward to during the second stage of life! Today's guest, Lori Balue, shares her inspirational story of how she was able to transform the challenges she faced in life and create amazing health and wellness through cultivating sunshine, excitemen…

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5 Fun Ways to Calm the F*#k Down with Dori Martin 30:17

2y ago30:17

30:17

017 Your body can't heal when you are always stressed out and you make bad decisions when your reptilian brain runs the show. Women in midlife are living in stressful times while we're also dealing with lots of life transitions, a worldwide pandemic, and a hormonal roller coaster or exodus. The let's get our nervous system to calm down so we can re…

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Enhance Mindfulness, Energy & Success with the Lunar Cycle - with Dawn Pensack 48:43

2y ago48:43

48:43

016 Would you like to learn more about yourself, find balance in life, gain connection with your intuition and leverage an ancient tool to achieve success? Former burned-out teacher, Dawn Pensack is on a mission to help people live a life of more alignment, ease, and FUN! As a Master EFT Practitioner and Moonologer™️, Dawn supports big-hearted visi…

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Energy Medicine for Stress & High Performance with Susan Davis, ThM 58:13

2y ago58:13

58:13

015 Energy medicine is the healing modality of the future according to many health professionals. This is an interesting perspective, because energy healing is actually a very ancient modality that's been around since the beginning of time. It's really about returning to our roots and using our innate intuition and spiritual awareness as well as al…

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Freedom from Cravings - with Dori Martin 34:19

2y ago34:19

34:19

014 Ice cream, cookies, chips and candy bars - oh, my! Do you struggle with runaway cravings? We know that it's impossible to reach our health goals when you're distracted by cravings, emotional eating, and embarrassing stealth binges. Not to worry! In today's episode, I share with you the 3 secret causes of cravings, how to figure out which ones m…

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Breathwork to Boost Mood, Energy & Metabolism 30:29

2+ y ago30:29

30:29

013 While studying for my Yoga Teacher certification, I discovered the amazing benefits of breath work. I may have joined the party kinda late, since there are now lots of fantastic courses and even breathwork coaching certification programs out there - but when I experienced the amazing and diverse benefits of breathwork, I've been hooked and love…

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The Vagina Dialog - with Alissa Alter, Author & Speaker 1:02:56

2+ y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

012 You can't heal what you don't talk about. One in 3 women experience issues with their pelvic floor but many suffer in silence and are left to just "deal with it." Luckily, we have women like today's guest, Alissa Alter, to revolutionize how women receive care about our pelvic floors and vaginas- and how we care for ourselves! Join me for a live…

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Your Top 3 Limiting Beliefs & How to Break Free - Brandy Buskow, FDN-P, cEFT, Hypnotherapy 47:34

2+ y ago47:34

47:34

011 Do you feel stuck? Are you trying to accomplish something with your health, relationships, business- or anything that requires change, but can't seem to make progress? A very common reason why many of us can't seem to reach our goals is because of limiting beliefs Join me and our awesome guest, Brandy Buskow in this super helpful conversation a…

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Tapping Away Stress with EFT - Stacy Marx, FDN-P 57:32

2+ y ago57:32

57:32

010 Don't you wish you had the ability to ditch stress, anxiety, phobias, limiting beliefs, and even physical pain, right at our finger tips? Well, you do! It's called EFT, which stands for Emotional Freedom Technique, and also known as tapping. Whether you're a tapping diva or a newbie, in this episode, EFT practitioner Stacy Marx, who is our offi…

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Birthdays, Expiration Dates & Time Travel with Dori Martin 30:44

2+ y ago30:44

30:44

009 Hey there, Lady! How do you celebrate your birthdays? I just had a birthday and started thinking a lot about where I've come from and where I want to go from here. In this episode, I share what I've been doing make this next part of my life the best ever, and that includes time travel, thinking about friendships, spirituality, and making dreams…

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Decoding Slow Metabolism & Thyroid with Angela Brown, FDN-P, LPT, CPT 57:53

2+ y ago57:53

57:53

008 Are you struggling with runaway weight gain, weight loss resistance, sluggish thyroid, hitting keto hard and still gaining weight? The answer may be in your minerals! Get off the struggle bus and find out what might be going on so you can finally reach your health goals with Angela Brown. Angela is a holistic health coach from St. Louis, MO. Sh…

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Scary Diagnosis? Healing Doesn't Have to be Isolating & Support Doesn't Have to be Expensive w/ Whitney Morgan 55:17

2+ y ago55:17

55:17

007 Question: Do you or someone you love have a soul-sucking chronic health condition? And do you feel like you’ve spent a fortune for solutions, but still need support, or are not a sure what to do and feel totally alone on your quest for health? This episode is for YOU! Today's guest, Whitney Morgan, has been in that situation many times over was…

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The power of sparking JOY (Tiara strongly recommended....) w/ Stacy Marx 54:01

2+ y ago54:01

54:01

006 I love this quote: "Joy is a decision, a really brave one about how you are going to respond to life - West Stafford. Can it be that easy? Is joy just a decision away? Today's guest, Stacy Marx, says it's a definite YES! Unfortunately, many of us high-achieving ladies draw a blank when asked what brings us pure, honest joy (other than making ou…

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BOUNDARIES, Toxic People & Hugging Porcupines w/Danita Sparling 54:43

2+ y ago54:43

54:43

005 Do you feel burned out and experience low self esteem? A surprising cause can be a lack of boundaries. I know - we don't like to talk about creating boundaries because they require having some tough conversations. But if we have relationships that haven't been working out this could cause lots of stress and burnout that just ruins your quality …

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End binging & emotional eating with Hunter Cardinal 54:07

2+ y ago54:07

54:07

004 Binging and emotional eating has been a lifelong struggle for me. How about you? When you have no control over the foods you eat, it's a challenge (pretty much impossible) to get healthy! In this interview, fabulous Hunter Cardinal, an expert in freeing women from emotional eating, shares her insights and some great tips and takeaways for succe…

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When life sucks, I can still smile 29:35

2+ y ago29:35

29:35

003 It's possible to find happiness and joy despite challenging circumstances. Let's talk about why it's so important and some ideas that you can start today!By Dori Martin

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What's Lighten Up, Ladies! about? 6:55

2+ y ago6:55

6:55

001. (Intro) Hello- Glad you stopped by! This episode shares what the show is about and what to expect in upcoming episodes. If you'd like to keep in touch, please subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes drop. Cheers!By Dori Martin

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Punching Perfectionism in the Face 28:38

2+ y ago28:38

28:38

002. Is perfectionism preventing you from reaching for your goals and striving for better things in life? Have you been getting ready to do something and feeling a little bit afraid, talking yourself out of it, or trying to make sure everything's perfect, just to stall the process? At the same time, this stalling and overthinking is kind of taking …

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