Welcome to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we are helping midlife folks win the battle against type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, are prediabetic, or have a family history of type 2 diabetes. You, my friend, are in the right place. This show will give you tools and tips to help you lose weight naturally, heal your mindset, and strengthen your body through yoga and walking. TDT's mission is simple: to end type 2 diabetes in one family at a time. It i ...
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This series is intended to reach out to Christians searching for new and creative ways to live their faith. It doesn't matter whether you are looking for something more than Sunday Mass or whether you've left the institutional church all together. We welcome you if you are appalled with the clerical sex abuse crisis, or perhaps feeling excluded due to being divorced and remarried, maybe a young adult who feels your life experiences in today's world are not being addressed, or you're simply s ...
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Lianne is a veteran television broadcaster whose show aims to educate, entertain and inspire listeners to make informed choices to live longer, healthier and more fulfilled lives. Leaving behind the time constraints and commercial breaks of TV, she took her passion for health and wellness to a podcast platform giving her the time to dive deeper into the personal stories and life experiences. Always a storyteller and with her incredible network of experts she hits on limitless topics related ...
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Are your friends always telling you about a new artist or song? For once, do YOU want to be the one to tell everyone? Then this is the podcast for you! Next Song On Deck is an impassioned podcast, introducing and highlighting independent music artists through their stories and their music. Join hosts Courtney Lynn and Quinn each week as they introduce you to new independent musicians. You’ll learn about the artists, their musical journeys, and listen to one of their songs before they break i ...
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Harnessing Calorie Counting to Optimize Blood Sugar Levels and Shed Excess Weight
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Hello, my friends. On today's show, we will discuss the pros and cons of using calorie counting to lose weight and manage blood sugar. You'll learn: What is calorie counting? What's included in creating an effective program? The pros and cons of calorie counting. The benefits to folks diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Calorie counting …
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Episode 36 The Connection Between Your Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health
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Hello friends, welcome to another season of The Diabetic Toolbox; in today's episode, we're discussing the importance of maintaining dental health. Oral hygiene does more than give you a pretty smile and fresh breath. Healthy teeth and gums can help prevent serious healthissues like diabetes and heart conditions. In this episode, you will learn how…
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Hello friends, On today's show, we are talking about diabetes, stress, and alcohol. Now these three things have a very complicated relationship, and while many of us use alcohol as a way to manage our stress and make ourselves feel better, drinking too much can actually increase your risk of anxiety and depression. Tune in to today's show as we dis…
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Episode 34 How To Create a Health Vision For Fall
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Hello, my friends, Can you believe we are heading towards the end of the year? You still have time if you have not met your health goal or any goal you want to accomplish by the end of the year. Today's show will discuss how you can create a plan to accomplish one fantastic goal or your list by December 31st of this year. I am sharing my two-part p…
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Episode 33 Believe in Something Greater Than You
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Hello my friends, Today on the show, we are talking about the importance of incorporating spirituality into our wellness journey. Including spirituality is part of the whole-person approach to healing, meaning we don't just focus on the disease but on quality of life. Spirituality is not about going to an institution, but about deepening your faith…
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Episode 32: When to See Your Doctor Before Starting a New Workout Program
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Hello, my friends. I am back with new podcast episodes, and I can honestly say that I have missed you all terribly. Thank you to those who reached out to check on me; your kindness will not be forgotten. On today's show, we are talking about when you should see a doctor before starting a new exercise program. I know we have all heard this before, b…
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Episode 31 Diabetes and Sleep: What You Need to Know
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Hello friends, Today we are talking about the connection between diabetes and sleep; according to the Sleep Foundation, adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep. Are you getting enough sleep each night? Research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control found that one in three adults in the U.S. does not get enough sleep, which increase…
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Episode 30 The Courage to Start Again: Four Tips to Help You Restart Your Wellness Journey
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Hello friends, I know how hard it can be to deal with a chronic illness day in and day out. Today, I want to offer you some encouragement if you are thinking about quitting or giving up on yourself. Because, my friend, you must begin again for your family, friends, and community, all of whom depend upon you getting well. But the most crucial reason…
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Episode 29 Is Your Desk Trying to Kill You? Diabetes and Desk Workers
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Hello friends, Do you work at a desk for eight hours or more each day? If you answered yes, and you have been diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, listen to today's episode for tip on how you can take better care of yourself and still be productive. You are your best advocate, and sitting for long periods of time is a real health hazard t…
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Episode 28: When Was Your Last Check-up? Four Health Screenings for Men Over 50
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Hello, my friends, In today's episode, we are talking about the four health screenings that every man over 50 should include in the annual or semi-annual check-up. A study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic found that 65 percent of men avoid going to the doctor for as long as possible. Today, we are talking about the four-health screenings every man…
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Episode 27 Weight Loss Drugs Should You Use Them to Lose Weight and Manage Diabetes?
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Hello friends, I thought I would weigh in on diabetes/weight loss drugs bombarding our television and print ads. I know how hard it can be on the person battling diabetes and their family; in this episode, I am talking about the two things you must include in your wellness toolbox; whether you decide to use these weight loss drugs or not, they are …
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Episode 26 Stop the All or Nothing Mentality
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Hello friends, in today's episode, I am sharing why we must stop the all-or-nothing mentality regarding our wellness journey on today's show. I have been guilty of this mentality, -and I share how and what I did about it in today’s episode. Even small steps toward wholeness are steps in the right direction. Enjoy! With Peace & Love, Renee Resources…
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Episode 25: Cutting Back on Sugar for Real This Time
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Hello friends, Is your sweet tooth sabotaging your wellness goals? We've all said it; I will cut back on sugar today. No more sodas or candy bars. But sugar is added to just about everything we eat. Today's episode is about reducing the amount of sugar you eat to lower blood sugar and improve overall health. We all must understand that sugar is har…
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Episode 24 Losing Belly Fat, the Healthy Way
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Hello friends, today we are talking about how to lose belly fat and improve our overall health. In this episode, I am sharing some easy-to-implement tools to help you win the battle of the bulge. Looking cute in a bathing suit isn’t the only reason to be concerned about belly fat. Packing on excess pounds around your middle raises your risk of high…
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Episode 23 Two Tips to Creating A Dynamic Evening Routine
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Hello friends, Today's podcast is about creating an evening routine that brings you joy, help you get a great night's sleep, and has a successful day. Creating healthy habits and routines is the cornerstone of a life-changing wellness journey. As with your morning routine, your evening routine should not cause stress or overwhelm you. On the contra…
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22. Three Easy Steps to Creating Your Morning Routine
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Hello, my friends; today, we are discussing creating a successful morning routine. You might be thinking, how would making a morning routine help to manage diabetes? Successfully managing your diabetes requires the creation of healthy habits that will become the foundation of your healthy lifestyle. A morning routine is one of the pillars of that f…
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Hello friends, today we are talking about the connection between your gut health and successfully managing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. 70-80 percent of your immune cells are in your gut; an unhealthy gut can promote insulin sensitivity and inflammation, and insulin is the primary hormone that controls your blood sugar; by strengthening your gut…
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Hello friends, today we are talking about intermittent fasting. I am sharing the two most popular ways to fast intermittently and what happened when I tried to do this myself. Intermittent fasting is all the rage now but is it safe, and can it help you in your quest to reverse or successfully manage your prediabetes or type 2 diabetes? Well, let’s …
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19. Taking An Honest Look at the Food We Eat
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Hello, my friends; today, I am sharing two simple tools to help you become more mindful and create healthier habits that support your wellness journey. Creating healthier habits will not only affect your health, but I believe that as you get healthier, so will your family. So, learn how to be your family's health change agent. The two tips we are t…
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18. Before You, Make That New Year's Resolution, try Self Reflection
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Hello, my friend; before you get too deep into your New Year's Resolution, I invite you to take a step back and reflect. Today's podcast is about the benefits of self-reflection, how you can get started today, and why it is important for the success of your wellness journey. Don't forget to share this episode with someone you love and follow the po…
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A Christmas Miracle (with Courtney Lynn, Quinn and Jeff)
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Song featured: Christmas Eve, written and performed by Courtney Lynn and Quinn. This week the whole Next Song on Deck crew is back together and they want to wish you Happy Holidays!!! And in the spirit of Christmas, Courtney Lynn and Quinn wrote a new original Christmas song and you're the first to hear it. From the NSOD team, have a wonderful holi…
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17. Three Ways That Walking Improves Your Overall Health
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Hello friends, in today's podcast, I am sharing the benefits of one of my favorite activities, walking.You will learn the three tips for integrating walking into your wellness journey, and I am sharing some tips on helping you get started.As someone diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, you always look for the best way to lose weight and g…
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A Revolving Door of Artists (with Todd Johnson)
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Song Featured: "Hot Damn" by Todd Johnson & the Revolvers This week, Jeffrey and Quinn welcome a friend and fan of the podcast, Todd Johnson of Todd Johnson & the Revolvers. He chats about his rotating band members, relinquishing control while recording his new album, his own podcast Making Noise with Todd Johnson, and he breaks down the inspiratio…
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16. The Power of Using Affirmations in Your Healing Journey
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Hello friends, In today's episode, I am sharing why affirmations are a wonderful tool to help you reframe negative thoughts that could be impacting your healing. I believe holistic tools and medical science can work together to help us create a wellness plan that addresses our physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. After all, isn't that how we c…
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Episode 15 Don’t Wait Until Next Year! Three Tips to Help You Get Back on Track
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Hello, my friends, In today's episode, I am sharing three tips to help you get back on track with your wellness goals. No need to put your health on the back burner even if you are not where you hoped you would be when you made your New Year's resolution at the beginning of the year. The tips are simple, show yourself some grace, move your body, an…
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From the Honeymoon Phase to the Marriage (with Ashes and Arrows)
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Song Featured: "Back To Your Body" by Ashes and Arrows Collaborative Cover: "Sailboat" performed by Ashes and Arrows with Courtney Lynn & Quinn Jeffrey and Quinn are back with an all new episode and brand new guest. This week they welcome the band members Ben, Ciaran, and Jonathan of Ashes and Arrows to the podcast. The guys chat about the band's f…
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Race Cars and Storytelling (with Reid Ferguson)
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Song Featured: "Midnight Curve" by Reid Ferguson Collaborative Cover: "My Sweet Annette" performed by Reid Ferguson and Courtney Lynn & Quinn It's a new episode with a new independent artist! This week, Jeffrey and Quinn welcome singer songwriter Reid Ferguson and chat about his unique country sound, his desire to play guitar (especially while bein…
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Episode 14 TDT Yoga Audio Connecting To the Breath
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Hello, my friends, and welcome to our first yoga audio class. I hope you enjoy it. Today’s class will focus on what I believe is one of the most essential foundations of your yoga practice. The breath! If you can tap into the breath and breathe intentionally, you can reduce stress and increase your joy throughout the day. We tend to look to externa…
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Episode 13 TDT Don’t Go It Alone: Ending the Stigma of Diabetes
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Hello friends, in today's episode, I am sharing four reasons you should not keep your prediabetes or type 2 diabetes diagnosis a secret. Because type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are considered a lifestyle disease associated with how a person or group of people live. Unfortunately, this thinking has cast a stigma on the disease; many folks keep their…
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From Texas to Portland (with Renée Muzquiz)
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Song Featured: "All Night for You" by Renée Muzquiz. We're back with another independent music artist! This week Quinn and Jeffrey welcome Renée Muzquiz to the podcast to chat about her new album, her musical family, living in Portland, and more! Renée also breaks down the inspiration & production behind her song "All Night for You." To learn more …
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Episode 12 TDT Four Habits That Could be Keeping You from Losing Weight
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Hello friends, on today's show, we are discussing four habits that could sabotage your ability to lose weight and keep it off. Taking a look at our habits and rituals is so important to creating the life you want because your habits and rituals will determine if we can set sail towards our goals or if we stay stuck and idle on shore. Forgive the sa…
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Episode 11 TDT How to Use Mindfulness to Keep Stress & Diabetes Under Control
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Hello friends, on today's podcast, I am sharing tips on how to use mindfulness to control diabetes distress. Diabetes distress is an emotional response to the burdens of living with diabetes and the self-care necessary to manage diabetes. Mindfulness will not help you manage your stress levels overnight, but continued practice will help you to make…
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Episode 10 TDT Affirmation: I Live an Abundant Life
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Hello, my friends, Today's affirmation is entitled I Live an Abundant Life. Most often than not, when we have a chronic illness, we tend to forget or overlook the goodness in our life, I understand. Dealing with a chronic illness day in and day out can zap the joy right out of your life if you let it; this affirmation and the journaling questions a…
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Songs of Wood and Stone (with Bobby Vaziri)
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Song Featured: "Sweet Virginia" by Vintage Harmonic Symphony Quinn and Jeffrey are back with an all new episode and another independent music artist! This week they welcome Bobby Vaziri of Vintage Harmonic Symphony (aka VHS) to the podcast to chat about the creation of the band's new album, his first time performing back in high school, finding the…
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You and Me [But Mostly Me] (with Fab the Duo)
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Song Featured: "ISFB" by Fab the Duo Next Song on Deck is back for it's SECOND year with Quinn and new co-host/producer Jeffrey! They welcome queer music duo Fab the Duo to the podcast to chat about finding their sound with Alt Rock, how Fab the Duo was created, and what it's like being a music duo AND a romantic duo. They also break down the inspi…
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Monday Affirmation: I Call Upon My Inner Strength
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Hello, my friends, I will be reading from my new book, “You Are Stronger Than You Think- Affirmations to Heal your Mind, Body, and Spirit, in today's show. I hope you enjoy it. To get the whole healing experience, click the link in the show notes to download your copy of the eBook so that you can start working on the journaling questions for this w…
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Our One Year Anniversary (with Courtney Lynn & Quinn)
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Song Featured: "Fire" by Courtney Lynn and Quinn This week is an EXTRA special episode because it is the one year anniversary of the podcast! To celebrate the occassion, podcast producer Jeffrey is taking over the reins as host to interview Courtney Lynn & Quinn! The three talk about the duo's coincedental meet cute, the big surprise on their first…
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To be clear, self-care is not just the latest buzzphrase in the wellness community. Research has shown that if you do not increase your level of self-care, you risk not being able to manage your physical, mental, or spiritual health. Self-care simply means taking better care of yourself, putting your needs first more often, and doing things that ma…
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The Universal Language (with Nicole Springer)
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Song Featured: "Good Time" by Nicole Springer Courtney Lynn & Quinn continue celebrating Pride month with Kansas City singer songwriter Nicole Springer. They chat about her early beginnings with music (singing at a pageant at age 4), meeting her co-writer while performing at a shopping center, her grassroots non-profit 'No Shame," and so much more!…
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On today's show, I am giving you all the deets on my private coaching program, The Prediabetes Weight Loss Lab. I created this evidence-based eight-week private coaching program to help midlife folks win the battle against prediabetes. It is designed to help, you lose weight naturally, reduce your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol number…
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Coming Out on ASKfm (with Holly Clausius)
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Song Featured: "Modern Nostalgia" by Holly Clausius Happy Pride Month! This week Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome Canadian singer songwriter Holly Clausius. They chat about her creating music remotely, other singer songerwriters that inspire her, her acculades from Tegan of Tegan & Sara, and much more! She also breaks down the story & production behin…
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Celebrating the Little Wins (with The Graes)
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Song Featured: "Deep" by The Graes This week, hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome fellow married music duo CJ and Cassie Grae, of The Graes, to the show. The couple chats about how they started dating, how they started playing music together, their love/hate relationship with social media, and they give advice to other independent artists. They als…
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Running Away with the Circus (with Kari Kirkland)
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Song Featured: "Jealous" by Kari Kirkland This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome independent artist Kari Kirkland. She chats about her first time on the trapeze, meeting Shelly Berg for the first time, and growing up with musician parents. She also breaksdown her cover of, "Jealous." To learn more about Kari Kirkland, check her out on her website…
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Expanding Genres (with Jack & Benny Lipson)
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Song Featured: "Queer" by Jack & Benny Lipson This week Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome musicians, singer singerwriters AND twin brothers Jack and Benny Lipson on to the show. They chat about going on tour as babies while their mom starred in Evita, the role of the Beetles in their early lives, and they discuss the many genres their music they create…
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Is Your Weight Holding Your Life Hostage?
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How many times have you said, I will start living my life when I lose weight? Well, today I am going to show you three ways to start living your life with joy regardless of what the scale says. In today's show, you will learn how to be mindful, build a wardrobe you love, and why you should start doing the things you love. Just because you need to l…
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Romance in the Plaza Hotel (with Liam Forde)
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Song Featured: "When My World's in Tune" by Liam Forde This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcom old soul singer songwriter Liam Forde. He explains what cosmopolitan chamber pop is, his deep love and appreciation for New York City and its opulence, and he talks about his work as a voice teacher. Liam also breaks down the inspiration & creation behind…
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On Tour with Ozzy & Metallica (w/ Mad Gallica)
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Song Featured: "Souls on Fire" by Mad Gallica This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome multi hyphenate singer songwriter Mad Gallica (aka Dylan Louise). She talks about picking piano at a young age, her formal training, life on tour with rock legends and much more! She also breaks down the story & inspiration behind her song, "Souls on Fire." To le…
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Hello friends, I am sharing my secret weapon for losing 43 pounds and keeping it off in today's episode. It's called mindful eating and the 20-minute meal. Mindful eating means taking the time to honor your body by choosing nutrient-dense whole foods, that you prepare with care, yes that means cooking more meals at home and eating slowly and attent…
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Spring is a time of renewal, and what better time to reset your wellness goals than the beginning of a new season. In today's episode, I will show you how to create a health vision for spring. Not to get philosophical on you, but you cannot plot a course for your health or any area of your life without creating your vision. In Habakkuk 2:2,” the pr…
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Are you overthinking your wellness goals? I know that you aspire to make your wellness goals stick this time. Instead of creating a wellness plan fit for an Olympian. Your best way of making sure you stick to your wellness goals this year is to keep it simple. Try these four strategies to simplify your wellness journey, and you will have success th…
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