Every now and then I meet someone and as we start talking we keep saying: I can relate. Oh my gosh, YES! Same, here. That's exactly what happened when I met Meghan Moran, owner of Alainn Salon (here in Watertown!) at a community holiday party last December. Now she's joining us on the podcast this week! Tune in to listen now. There are so many ways…

Ever find yourself saying OVER and OVER that you want something for your life but you just can't seem to get traction? Yup, that was me at the start of the year as I was losing energy like a leaky faucet and couldn't seem to get myself focused on working in the way I wanted – with focus, with a plan, and enthusiasm. And this is how I got there, how…

Yes, the identity conversation on the podcast continues! I wonder if it will take us all the way through to the daffodils blooming… So this week's conversation on IDENTITY is brought to you by an experience that I had being interviewed for a podcast. Tune in to find out what happened! There are so many ways to GET LIVELY. We are a Lifestyle Studio …

Another week and another aspect of “our identity” to explore. Now that I'm on to this topic, I keep having all these moments where I realize: wow, you are doing this because you identify that way… or in this week's case, because I DON'T. So here's what happened, and I'm going to kick this off by saying that I'm not proud of my reaction, but I'm cal…

“More people need a place to feel good about themselves, to co-exist, to feel worthy of having a seat at the table.” That is what I found in a notebook that I picked up the other day to write some things down. It was a notebook I haven't picked up in some time (yes, I have tons and they are all over the place) and after I wrote down what I didn't w…

You know I love sharing snippets and concepts from books that I'm reading… and the book this time around is: The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. This book has been on my list for awhile (thank you, Jay!) and I've read others by this author, but as usual, this one is striking at just the right time. The concept of this book is not new – but it …

It's February, my friends! That happened quickly! So as I was recording this week's show, I was having all kinds of revelations at the moment. Realizing so many things about myself at this point in my life and what's going on with me right now. And here's the long and the short of it: Apparently I'm having an identity crisis. Listen to this week's …

Over the holiday break, I read a book about why small businesses fail. Sounds dreadful, I know, but it was EXACTLY what I needed to be reading and in fact, it was quite inspiring. In this week's episode, I share a story that the author told and what I learned from it! Tune in and let me know what you think. There are so many ways to GET LIVELY. We …

I took time over the Christmas break to take a closer look at the functions of Get Lively and how to grow as a business so that we can continue to be everything WE need to be for our community. And with that, taking a hard look at what I've been doing and asking if I should be doing them just because “that's how I've been doing it for years.” I wen…

Happy 2024! Oh, all those even numbers make me so happy! As we take our first steps into this new year, I've got TWO things that I've decided to focus on this year. And I'm boiling this down to a simple message… Listen to this week's episode to find out. There are so many ways to GET LIVELY. We are a Lifestyle Studio on a mission to help YOU smile …

Happy Holidays! As 2023 comes to a close, there are two things that I'm reflecting on and I invite you to do the same. Tune into this episode as I... The post #319: Reflections and Building Character appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

And just like that, we are more than halfway through December… I'm going to keep this message short, and hopefully (somewhat) sweet this week. Here's the thing… I'm feeling ALL... The post #318: All the Emotions that come with the Holidays appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

I've been getting quite reflective lately, as I often do in December, and thought… hmm… why don't I take a look back at the six years worth of podcast episodes... The post #317: Looking Back on 6 Years of the Podcast appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

Happy December! Here. We. Go. As I was thinking about this month and the holiday season – and how this can so often lead to a surrender to food, booze,... The post #316: Staying in the Driver’s Seat this Holiday Season appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! And now with December upon us, the season of giving has officially arrived… I don't know about you, but several years ago, I... The post #315: How I’m Thinking about Giving this Holiday Season appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

There are a lot of things out there right now that are dark and hard to hear… So in the spirit of this Thanksgiving week, I decided that I would... The post #314: All that is bringing me JOY right now. appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

“Just keep swimming, just keep swimming!” Little did I know that when I watched Finding Nemo with my niece and nephews all those years ago, that Dory's mantra would become... The post #313: The Ups, Downs, and All Arounds of Entrepreneurship appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

Well this is a special week! It's the 6th anniversary of the Get Lively with Jan Show! It's so fitting that this week we welcome a special guest, former Simmons... The post #312: Celebrating 6 Years of the Show with a LIVELY Woman Sharing her Story of Life and Career appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.…

As a health and fitness coach, it is probably no surprise that I've recently received many inquiries about Ozempic and the new weight loss drugs that many people are now... The post #311: Why I’m so Shocked by my Facebook Feed appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

Earlier this year, I had gotten into the practice of writing down one thing each morning that I was 100% committed to doing and would make happen no matter what.... The post #310: Why my notebook is on my couch. appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

I was listening to a podcast this morning and the woman was talking about how she built her business while working full-time as an elementary school teacher. She talked about... The post #309: I’m not that person anymore. appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

After almost a decade in business, there are catch phrases that seem to have popped up at Get Lively. Things that I say all the time, and honestly, in some... The post #308: If it’s not fun, what’s the point? appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

Jumping into the first week of October with a slightly different topic on the podcast and in this weekly message… Now that we've hopped back into our fall routines, and... The post #307: What I Care About as a Fitness Studio Owner appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

As promised, here is part two of my thoughts and reflections after watching the Netflix docuseries: Live to 100: Lessons from the Blue Zones. In last week's show, I talked... The post #306: Beyond Food and Exercise appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

I watched a docuseries called: Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones, on Netflix. I first learned about the “blue zones” about a decade ago while studying at the... The post #305: Do you want to live to 100? appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

And just like that, Labor Day has come and gone… And, that finds us seeking routine and order yet again. Some might say we've been pushed out of our comfort... The post #304: Did you consider this about your Comfort Zone? appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

I aired an episode on “Cheat Days” earlier this summer, and this topic is back by popular demand today! If you haven't listened to that episode, you can head back... The post #303: More on Cheat Days and Exploring Eating appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

So I find myself on the couch at 5am this morning, but it's DARK. Oh how this transition can be tough… you see (probably no surprise), I LOVE early mornings.... The post #302: When Mornings Get Dark Again appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

Here's the deal: I found myself on a Monday morning, after a long weekend, STRUGGLING to get myself moving… struggling to engage in my routine, struggling to get the pedals... The post #301: How to get the pedals moving on that bike of life. appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

I was listening to a podcast this morning and the host was talking about time management and productivity… She said a major shift for her in her life came when... The post #300: We need to be asking HOW we are doing THIS. appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

Okay friends, I know that this is only going to apply to some of you, but there has been quite a bit of “lively chatter” about this recently… PERIMENOPAUSE The... The post #299: Confusion, hot flashes, weight gain, oh MY! appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

This topic has come up several times recently, so I thought I'd chime in on something here that may be a bit controversial… CHEAT DAYS Personally, I am NOT a... The post #298: Let’s Chat about Cheat Days appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

Another summer week and another opportunity to reflect on life's experiences. This one comes on the heels of our vacation week and yet again, observing my own behaviors and... The post #297: Life isn’t a One Shot Deal appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

Hope you are soaking up some fun and sun! Now is a great time to lean into some habits and routines that will unleash your peak wellness and get you... The post #296: Soaking up all the Summer Goodness appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

I'll keep this message – and these summer sentiments – simple: As the owner of a fitness studio, I always fret over the summer months as business slows way down... The post #295: More Summer Sentiments appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

I just started reading Michelle Obama's second book, The Light We Carry, and one of the things she writes is about the “levers and hydraulics” of life. Oh has that... The post #294: Summer Levers and Hydraulics appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

If you haven't yet watched Ted Lasso, do yourself the favor and tune in to this wonderful show. In this week's episode, I share five lessons this extraordinary character has... The post #293: Five Gifts from Ted Lasso appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

This week I'm making a case for why you should keep a notebook or journal to write in. It's a practice that I'm fairly consistent with and I've got a... The post #292: A Gift from my Notebook appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

In this latest addition of “Jan's Mind is Blown” by her own thoughts, I've discovered this… We prepare ourselves for many things in life. Personally, I love to lay out... The post #291: The latest example of what I’m learning about myself… appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

Prioritizing yourself. I don't know about you, but it almost feels cliche at this point. Do you agree? We talk so much about burnout and how we need to prioritize... The post #290: The Challenge of Prioritizing Yourself appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

This week's show is taking a bit of a different turn, but it's very much what is on my mind right now so I thought I'd share. It's been two... The post #289: When grief is so confusing. appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

If you've been with me for awhile, you know that one of my most favorite quotes is: A rising tide lifts all boats. Of course credit to JFK, but my... The post #288: When a “rising tide lifts all boats.” appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

Yes, this podcast idea came to me while I was on my spin bike… You see, I was on my bike, thinking about everything BUT being on my bike. I've... The post #287: What I was thinking about on my spin bike when I shouldn’t have been… appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

This week's show is a tremendous honor… My friend Courtney and I have chatted on the show about the book she's been writing over the past few years, and well,... The post #286: When your Biz-Bestie Publishes their First Book appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

Starting fresh in a new space is wonderful in SO many ways… You get to RECONCEIVE what you are doing and WHY you are doing it. You get to PURGE... The post #285: Why “LIVELY”? What does it mean for you? appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

What a month this has been so far… We are nearing a month at our new studio location and it's been days and weeks of squats, smiles, parties, and welcoming... The post #284: Behind the scenes with Jan hiding under a blanket. appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

This is a great time of year to take a look at what we are doing – or not doing – and shift right along with the season into a... The post #283: You say you are committed, but are you taking action? appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

I've been thinking about what's going on in my life right now and I kept coming back to the moments that are bringing me joy. I don't know about you,... The post #282: Putting a period at the end of the JOY sentence. appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

As I was putting my notes together to record this show, I laughed to myself as I thought: wow, Jan, this show has become a whole lot of “Dear Diary”... The post #281: Sharing why I’ve recently gained weight. appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now

It took me 280 episodes to finally have the tables turned on ME! On this week's show, I handed over the mic to our gal pal, business bestie, and frequent... The post #280: Making a BIG announcement as I hand over the mic! appeared first on Get Lively®: Health & Fitness.By Jan Taylor, Get Lively Now