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Welcome to "Live & Lead with Heart", the podcast where we help entrepreneurs and leaders shift out of your head and connect with the intelligence of your heart. Join us for short, weekly episodes packed with practical insights and inspiring stories designed to ignite your passion, renew your energy, navigate the hard stuff and reconnect you with your purpose. It's time to lead with empathy, cultivate compassion, especially for ourselves, and live with heart. Tune in weekly to transform your ...
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Navigating Illness and Growth: A Heart-Centered Approach
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In this episode of Live and Lead with Heart, Dr. Alex delves into the impactful book "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks. We explore the concept of an upper limit problem and how our subconscious minds can hinder us from breaking through to our full potential. Dr. Alex shares insights on integrating heart-centered approaches to personal growth and high…
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The Power of Surrender: How to Stop Forcing and Start Living
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In this episode, Dr. Alex shares a personal story about encountering a herd of caribou on a challenging road trip, highlighting the balance between allowing things to happen naturally versus trying to force outcomes. The narrative prompts reflection on areas in life where you may be pushing too hard instead of going with the flow. 00:00:00 - Introd…
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We all have moments of feeling stuck. Today we're unpacking what it looks like to approach getting unstuck from the heart instead of your head. Dr. Alex shares her recent journey and realizations with this process when following the suggestions of one of her own coaches before realizing adding heart added a lot more depth and a faster, deeper shift…
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This week we're tuning into those moments in life when our gut/heart/intuition has spoken to us, but we've for some reason or another ignored it. Dr. Alex shares one of her earliest experiences of this from her career in a story about her first and only boss post chiropractic school that involves, guns, jail time and a hit man. While entertaining, …
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EP 250 Transitioning to New Horizons: The 250th Episode
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As we celebrate our 250th episode we are exploring the theme of personal growth journeys. Sometimes in the process of our next level we outgrow certain aspects of our lives and have to clear space for change. With the milestone of the 250th episode, I have reached one of those pinnacles where it is time to leave my role of podcast host behind and i…
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EP 249 Breaking Free from Traditional Work Structures: A Conversation with Lata Hamilton
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On this episode, Dr. Alex is joined by Lata Hamilton, a change leadership and confidence expert from Australia. Lotta shares her journey of transitioning from marketing to organizational change management, tripling her salary to nearly $200,000 in just three years. She discusses her work on global cultural transformations, operating model changes, …
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EP 248 Overcoming Deeply Rooted Emotional Patterns-Heart Connect Thursday
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In this episode, we're diving into navigating deep-rooted patterns and behaviors that can lead to feelings of shame and self-judgment. Dr. Alex shares a technique called Cut-Thru from HeartMath to help cut through negative self-talk and make positive changes. We delve into personal experiences with identity crisis, business challenges, and body ima…
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EP 247 Unearthing the Power of Your Story with Irene Sim
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In this episode, Alex and the guest discuss the power of technology in connecting women worldwide. The guest shares her journey as an Asian immigrant woman in Australia, highlighting her experiences as the daughter of a single mother in Malaysia. They delve into the significance of storytelling and how personal backgrounds shape careers and identit…
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EP 246 Navigating Heartache: Rebuilding Trust in Your Intuition (Heart Connect-Thursday)
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In this episode, Dr. Alex delves into the topic of connecting intuition with leading from the heart, even after experiencing betrayal or hurt. Drawing from personal experiences, she shares insights on how the heart's guidance may not always account for external circumstances. Reflecting on her first marriage, she discusses themes of naivety, codepe…
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EP 245 Energy Depletion and Authenticity: Finding Balance Within
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Today's episode delves into the concept of shadow work and the internal conflict between how we present ourselves externally versus what is truly going on inside. Dr. Alex shares a personal experience that led to self-reflection and encourages listeners to explore their own internal struggles. The discussion emphasizes the idea that our internal st…
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EP 244 Heart Connect Thursday-The Power of Breathing Ease
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In this episode of Heart Connect Thursday, Dr. Alex shares her recent struggles with identity challenges and feeling triggered. She discusses her past experiences of feeling emotional and vulnerable during such times. The host then introduces a brief technique to settle oneself in moments of stress - focusing on breathing ease and calm using a hear…
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EP 243 From People-Pleasing to Self-Love: Nurturing Genuine Connections as a Mother With Michelle DeKeyser
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On this episode, Dr. Alex is joined by Michelle DeKaiser, a mama empowerment coach, teacher, and speaker. They discuss the importance of connection and grace for moms at any stage of their parenting journey. Michelle's passion lies in helping mamas ignite their passions through genuine conversations and connections. Tune in to explore the significa…
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EP 242 Heart Connect Thursday-What To Do When You're Triggered
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Ever have those moments when you just feel off or like you can't settle? I've been going through one of these this week. What I've learned is that these moments are often triggered by a part of ourselves feeling unsafe about something, especially when we're going through some level of growth. On today's Heart -Connect Thursday we're talking about h…
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EP 241 Embracing The Mess: Showing Up When You Don't Have It All Together
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Do you feel the pressure to always present a perfect image on social media and in life even when facing challenges? Today Dr. Alex candidly shares her own struggles with feeling off, being sick, and dealing with hail, technology issues while recording and yelling at her son while thinking she should wait on recording this episode until "everything …
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EP 240 Heart Connect Thursday-Finding Ease in Decision-Making
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This episode explores the art of making decisions, big and small, and the impact they have on our lives. From major life choices like marriage to daily decisions, the podcast delves into the importance of making choices driven by intuition and guidance rather than reactivity. As we navigate through tough times, the episode emphasizes the significan…
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EP 239 Navigating Midlife Transitions: Wellness, Boundaries, and Joy with Kara Zebrowski
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Today's guest on the show is Kara Zebrowski, a wellness coach, retreat leader, and educator with a remarkable journey. Born into a cult in rural East Texas, she broke free at 17, reinvented herself in her early 40s, and battled depression at 45. Dedicated to helping women break free from societal norms, Kara inspires confidence, self-worth, and hea…
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EP 238 Heart Connect Thursday-Intelligent Energy Management in Your Morning Routine
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Discover the power of a simple morning routine in this episode. Learn how to create a three-minute routine to connect with yourself and set a positive tone for the day. Explore the importance of genuine feelings like appreciation and gratitude in starting your day right. Embrace the idea that a morning routine doesn't have to be complicated or time…
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EP 237-How to Create Your Own Definition of Success (And Stop Comparing Yourself to Others)
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In this episode, we're diving into the key concepts discussed in the book "The Gap and the Gain" by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan. We explore the importance of shifting our definition of success and avoiding the trap of comparing ourselves to others. The discussion highlights how high achievers, especially women, tend to judge their success b…
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EP 236 Heart Connect Thursday: Shifting Attitudes with Attitude Breathing
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On this episode of Heart Connect Thursday, we discuss the importance of shifting from a state of stress to a state of connection with your heart. Dr. Alex addresses common frustrations such as body image and financial struggles, and introduces a Heart Math practice called Attitude Breathing or Attitude Shifting. By using this practice, listeners ca…
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EP 235 Navigating Midlife Transitions: A Conversation with Kathy Batista
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Join us on the show as we chat with Kathy Batista, a coach specializing in guiding midlife women to find purpose, joy, and fulfillment. Kathy shares her personal journey and insights, offering inspiration to women navigating the changes and questions that come with midlife. Tune in to discover how to unlock your midlife magic through conscious heal…
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EP 234 The Power of Self-Compassion: Overcoming Judgment and Shame
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In this episode, Dr. Alex shares a personal experience with self-compassion and self-talk. Through a guided practice on compassion, she uncovers feelings of judgment and shame towards herself, despite projecting a positive image externally. Exploring self-compassion allows her to acknowledge and sit with these emotions, stepping away from harsh sel…
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EP 233 Chasing Happiness Over Metrics: Nicole's Lessons on Bravery and Authentic Success
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Today's episode features Nicole Trick-Steinbach, an international bravery coach who emphasizes that bravery is a skill that can be developed intentionally. She shares her journey from chasing on-paper success to creating a fulfilling life focused on connection, rest, and joy. Nicole coaches women to embrace bravery, let go of perfectionism, and pur…
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EP 232 Intuition in Business: The Key to Following Your Inner Voice
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By honing your intuition and trusting your inner guidance, you can reduce stress, increase creativity, and make more aligned decisions in life and business. Embracing intuition as a valuable tool for navigating challenges and opportunities can lead to greater fulfillment, authenticity, and success in various aspects of your life. In the podcast epi…
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EP 231 Bucket List Acceleration: Making Your Dreams a Reality with Lisa Sakai
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In this episode, Dr. Alex is joined by financial consultant Lisa Sakai to discuss the concept of bucket list acceleration and living life to the fullest. Lisa shares her journey and how she came to help clients achieve their dreams through financial planning. They explore the idea of enjoying life now instead of waiting until retirement and provide…
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EP 230 Resetting Your Stress Baseline: Insights from HeartMath
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In this episode, Dr. Alex shares her personal experience of dealing with a frozen well and being without water while her husband is out of town. She reflects on how she has learned to manage stress and regulate her emotions through a recent HeartMath certification in clinical stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation. We dive into the possibility o…
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