46: The Value of Investing in Yourself

Well To The Core

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Did you know there’s an actual science to uncovering your hidden genius? It’s not about filling out a “dream job” worksheet—it’s about understanding how your brain is wired, identifying your natural aptitudes, and using them to thrive. This isn’t just a self-discovery exercise. It’s a game-changer for your career, your relationships, and how you show up in the world. Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison are redefining how we approach career discovery, proving that finding the right path isn’t just about landing a job—it’s about creating a life that aligns with who you actually are. ✅ Betsy Wills – Cofounder of YouScience, a groundbreaking psychometric assessment platform reshaping how we understand our talents. She’s also the Director of Marketing & Branding at Diversified Trust and a frequent lecturer at Vanderbilt University and NYU’s Stern School of Business. ✅ Alex Ellison – Founder of Throughline Guidance, a global college and career counseling practice. She’s a sought-after writer, speaker, and expert in college readiness and career development. ✅ Together, they co-authored Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents. Discovering your hidden genius isn’t just about career success—it’s about tapping into what makes you, you . Connect with Betsy & Alex: Website (Free Downloads): www.yourhiddengenius.com Book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/your-hidden-genius-elizabeth-m-willsalexandra-ellison Related Podcast Episodes: How To Be You, But Better with Olga Khazan | 288 Finding Purpose Through Human Design with Emma Dunwoody | 228 195 / Finding (And Using) Your Voice with Amy Green Smith Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

4 years ago 10:17

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We all need community to support, encourage, and uplift us to be the healthiest versions of ourselves. In today's episode, Robin shares the positive impact The Balanced Life Sisterhood community has created, as well as features from 5 Sisterhood members.

These members share what drew them into The Balanced Life Sisterhood, how Pilates has helped them become the best version of themselves, and the reasons they keep coming back and rolling out their mats every day. Join Robin and The Sisterhood in this encouraging and insightful episode.

Show Highlights:

How The Balanced Life Sisterhood has created a positive community for women
Robin shares why she invited Sisterhood members to share their journey
Cynthia shares what inspired her to join the Sisterhood and what keeps her motivated
Erin discusses how the Sisterhood has improved her mindset, physical strength, and self-care
Jil reveals the positive changes she’s seen in her life from joining the Sisterhood
Lara shares how Pilates has healed her body and helped her manage life changes
Melissa discusses how shifts in her life led her to Pilates and how it improved her relationship with her body
Joining the Sisterhood is an investment we make in ourselves

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Join The Sisterhood

108 episodes

46: The Value of Investing in Yourself

Well To The Core

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published 4 years ago

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Show Highlights:

How The Balanced Life Sisterhood has created a positive community for women
Robin shares why she invited Sisterhood members to share their journey
Cynthia shares what inspired her to join the Sisterhood and what keeps her motivated
Erin discusses how the Sisterhood has improved her mindset, physical strength, and self-care
Jil reveals the positive changes she’s seen in her life from joining the Sisterhood
Lara shares how Pilates has healed her body and helped her manage life changes
Melissa discusses how shifts in her life led her to Pilates and how it improved her relationship with her body
Joining the Sisterhood is an investment we make in ourselves

Links:

Join The Sisterhood

108 episodes

#Fitness #Mental Health #Robin Long #Lifebalance #Moms #Mother #Pilates #Wife #Workandhomebalance #Women's Health #Health and Well-Being

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106: Break Free From The All-Or-Nothing Mentality 22:35

8 weeks ago22:35

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In this episode of Well to the Core, we’re diving into a mindset that holds so many of us back: the all-or-nothing mentality. Whether it’s fitness, nutrition, or wellness goals, many women feel they have to do things perfectly or not at all—but this way of thinking only leads to guilt, shame, and burnout. Join me as we explore how to embrace progress over perfection, celebrate small wins, and show ourselves more grace along the way. I’ll also share actionable steps and real-life examples to help you take the first step toward lasting change. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What the all-or-nothing mindset is and why it’s so harmful. How small, consistent steps lead to long-term success, backed by science. Practical ways to reframe your goals and shift your mindset. Tips to celebrate progress, practice grace, and make movement enjoyable. Resources and Links: Dr. B.J. Fogg’s book: Tiny Habits Brené Brown’s research on shame and resilience: The Gifts of Imperfection Join the Lindywell community: www.lindywell.com Follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration: @wearelindywell Action Step for Listeners: This week, challenge yourself to find just 10 minutes a day for movement. Join us for the 21-Day Lindywell Jumpstart for daily 10-minute workouts and daily texts to keep you motivated. Not a member yet? Sign up here: www./lindywell.com/jumpstart/ Lindywell members - check your inbox for your link to join! Let’s Connect: Visit www.lindywell.com for free resources and more episodes. Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode! If you found this episode helpful, leave a review and share it with a friend!…

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105: Behind the Curtain of Lindywell - From Scrappy Beginnings to 10 Years Strong 44:05

12 weeks ago44:05

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In this episode, Robin Long reflects on the past 10 years of leading and growing the Lindywell community. From big successes, to challenging stumbles, she shares the journey from starting an in-person Pilates business to a global online wellness platform that has served and supported more than 100,000 women over the past decade. Listen in to: Be encouraged in your creative endeavors and business ventures Get a peek behind the scenes of what it really took to build Lindywell to where it is today Hear what's changed and what remained the same since Robin started blogging and teaching Pilates online more than ten years ago A personal update on the podcast and why there haven't been any new episodes in the past few months Get 2 weeks free in the Lindywell app and community: https://lindywell.com/freetrial/ Connect with Lindywell on Instagram: @wearelindywell https://www.instagram.com/wearelindywell Connect with Robin on Instagram: @robinmarielong https://www.instagram.com/robinmarielong Links mentioned in this episode: Lindywell 2-week free trial: https://lindywell.com/freetrial/ Episode 76: Behind the scenes of our exciting new chapter (The Balanced Life/Lindywell rebrand) https://lindywell.com/episode76/…

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104: From Burnout to Purpose: Shifting False Narratives with Tasha Triana 33:34

51 weeks ago33:34

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In this episode, Robin Long and Tasha Triana discuss the impact of false narratives on women's self-perception and overall well-being. They explore the importance of creating space and shifting inner narratives to cultivate peace and calm. Tasha emphasizes the need for self-compassion and prioritizing the relationship with yourself. You'll get practical tips for prioritizing self-care and setting boundaries! Plus, a reminder of the negative effects of false narratives and the importance of challenging and replacing them with empowering beliefs. You'll want to hear this episode if you're interested in... False narratives and limiting beliefs can impact women's self-perception and well-being in various areas of life. Awareness is the first step in uncovering and shifting false narratives. Practicing self-compassion and prioritizing the relationship with oneself are essential for personal growth and well-being. Creating boundaries around activities that may reinforce false narratives, such as social media, can support mental and emotional well-being. Prioritizing rest and engaging in activities that nurture physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being can help break free from false narratives. Connect with Tasha Triana @TheNurturedNurse on Instagram Connect with Tasha Triana Follow Lindywell On Facebook On Instagram…

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103: Incorporating Fascia Flows into Your Movement Routine with Kaita Mrazek 46:52

1 year ago46:52

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Do you know what your fascia is? If you don’t you have to listen to this episode. If you do know what the fascia is, you won’t want to miss hearing about how you can use our newest fascia flow series to optimize your health and wellness. Lindywell’s very own Kaita Mrazek joins me to discuss all things fascia on this episode of The Balanced Life. You’ll hear why your fascia matters, how incorporating movements targeting the fascia can benefit your whole body, and what you can expect from our new Fascia Flow series. Don’t miss out on this one! When you’re done listening head on over to your Lindywell app to get started improving your fascial movements and improving your overall wellness. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... How Kaita became interested in fascia [5:22] What the fascia is [8:26] Understanding the similarities in muscle tightness and fascia tightness [10:36] The benefits of fascia flow [16:20] Trying out a fascia movement [21:30] The types of videos you’ll find in the fascia series [29:22] How to incorporate these movements into your movement routine [37:03] Specific benefits of fascia work [39:54] Resources & People Mentioned Yoga Soup Connect with Kaita Mrazek @KaitaMrazek on Instagram Kaita Mrazek Follow Lindywell On Facebook On Instagram Subscribe to Well To The Core…

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102: We're Back with Well to the Core! Robin's Life Update. 11:01

1 year ago11:01

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In this episode, Robin Long introduces our newly rebranded podcast, Well to the Core. She dives into what she's been up to the past 6 months while the podcast was on a break. (Hint: it's a lot of fun things including launching her best-selling book, getting certified as a nutrition therapy practitioner and turning the big 4-0! You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... The podcast has been rebranded as Well to the Core and is now available on YouTube as well. Robin took a break from the podcast to focus on launching her book and getting certified as a nutrition therapy practitioner. She turned 40 and reflected on her accomplishments and goals. The upcoming episodes will cover topics such as nutrition, aging, hormones, menopause, stress reduction, and strength building.…

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101: How to Unlock Your Inner Child Through Play with Kara Latta 44:30

2 years ago44:30

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July is here and that means it is time to have some fun. Every July we break out of our routines, let go, and focus on play. This year we have a special guest to join us and guide us as we play. Kara Latta is the Chief Fun Officer at The Playful Warrior and today we chat about the positive impact that play has on our mental and physical health. We’ll learn about the neuroscience behind incorporating play into our daily routine and you’ll discover how you can incorporate fun into your life each day. Make sure to stick around until the end of the episode to hear how you can join all of us at Lindywell for a play-filled workshop. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... What Kara does at The Playful Warrior [1:22] What inspired Kara to create The Playful Warrior [6:04] What your inner child really is [10:30] Roadblocks to play [13:00] How she got back into play [16:39] What playful resilience is [17:58] Play rewires your brain [24:44] How to navigate play through the hard seasons of life [30:48] What play looks like in Kara’s daily life [32:17] How community is an important part of play [35:51] What to expect in the live workshop on Sunday, July 16 [38:50] Resources & People Mentioned Register here for our FREE play workshop with Kara Latta on July 16 at 4 pm PDT Connect with Kara Latta The Playful Warrior @ThePlayfulWarrior on Instagram Follow Lindywell On Facebook On Instagram Subscribe to The Balanced Life…

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100: How to own your habits so your habits don’t own you with Sandra Chuma 51:12

2 years ago51:12

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If you have been trying to incorporate more exercise into your life you know exactly how challenging it can be to build the habit. Our habits make us who we are, so it’s important to intentionally cultivate good habits. Our guest today is Sandra Chuma, a coach and certified habit-building expert. In this episode, she answers some of the most frequent questions I get surrounding habits: how to create habits that stick, how to break bad habits, and how many habits we should work on building at once. Sandra provides us with a number of practical tips that we can implement today. Press play to discover her wealth of inspiration and knowledge. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... How Sandra got into coaching [3:42] How to know where to start [8:33] How many habits to crate at one time [20:05] How to stop bad habits [27:40] Breathwork hour [37:52] What people forget about building habits [42:22] Resources & People Mentioned Episode 74: Are your habits helping or hurting you? with Sandra Chuma BOOK - Atomic Habits by James Clear BOOK - Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg BOOK - Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It by Kamal Ravikant BJ Fogg Connect with Sandra Chuma SandraChuma.com IAmWorthy.com @Sandra.Chuma on Instagram Follow Lindywell On Facebook On Instagram Subscribe to The Balanced Life…

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99: A peek into my current workout routine + a new strength training series 16:42

2 years ago16:42

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Changing seasons in life call for different kinds of workouts and changes in wellness routines. At Lindywell, we’re all about honoring the season you're in, meeting your body where it is, and adjusting as necessary. My season of life is changing which is why I want to share what I'm currently doing in my workouts, what has changed, what I'm loving, what I’m struggling with, and everything in between. If you would like an honest look at where I am in my wellness journey, press play. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Where my life has been over the past ten years [2:02] How my morning routine has shifted in the last six months [6:10] How I strive to challenge myself [9:40] What we just released in the Lindywell app [12:30] Resources & People Mentioned Lindywell Resistance Bands Lindywell Hand Weights Follow Lindywell On Facebook On Instagram Join Lindywell Try us out free for 14 days Subscribe to The Balanced Life…

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98: Incorporate Healthy Habits into Your Life with Habit Stacking 24:04

2 years ago24:04

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97: Creating a Healthy Relationship with Exercise with Jessica Thiefels 38:43

2 years ago38:43

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Jessica Thiefels knows a thing or two about body image issues. As a former personal trainer, she hasn’t always had the best relationship with exercise or her body image. She has worked hard over the past few years to uncover her negative thought patterns and create a healthier relationship with eating and exercise. On this episode, you’ll hear about Jessica’s journey and how after just one month with Lindywell she has transformed her relationship with exercise by shifting her mindset. Don’t miss out on hearing about Jessica’s transformation. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Jessica’s journey with exercise [3:22] Why pilates is exactly what Jessica needed [14:51] Why Jessica sets intentions before each workout [17:44] The physical progress Jessica made [22:19] A piece of advice from Jessica [28:12] Resources & People Mentioned The Surprising Pilates Transformation of a Former Personal Trainer Connect with Jessica Thiefels @JessicaThiefels on Instagram Jessica’s LinkTree Follow Lindywell On Facebook On Instagram Join Lindywell Check out your FREE 14-day trial! Subscribe to The Balanced Life…

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96: How to become mindful rather than mind FULL 23:27

2 years ago23:27

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95: Reap the Benefits of Breathwork with Exhale Hour 36:52

2 years ago36:52

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If you have been enjoying Kiesha's breathwork practices in the Lindywell app, you won’t want to miss Lindywell’s newest offering: Exhale Hour . Exhale Hour is created just for you. It is a time to set aside for yourself, a space where you can reconnect with your body. During this break from the every day, you’ll learn how to breathe better and connect with your emotions, yourself, and your breath while supporting your nervous system. Listen to this episode as Lindywell’s own breathwork facilitator, Kiesha Yokers joins Robin to present the newest offering for the Lindywell community. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Exhale hour [2:32] How breathwork can help you [7:42] Why Kiesha took a longer approach with Exhale Hour [14:44] How breathwork can help at home [21:22] A trauma-informed breathwork facilitator [27:02] Joining now [29:24] Resources & People Mentioned Wim Hof Pranayama Connect with Keisha Yokers Episode 92 - The Missing Ingredient in Your Wellness Routine Episode 79 – Using Breathwork as a Path to Wellness with Kiesha Yokers Follow Lindywell On Facebook On Instagram Sign up for Exhale Hour Spots are filling up fast! Click here to reserve your spot! Join Lindywell Try Lindywell FREE for 14 days! Subscribe to The Balanced Life…

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93: 5 Tips to Embrace a Progress Over Perfection Approach in All Areas of Life 38:08

2 years ago38:08

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Here at Lindywell, we strive for a progress over perfection approach because it is the best way to create lasting change. When starting a new wellness routine, it can be easy to take on the go big or go home mindset. However, studies have shown that small, incremental changes are the key to building long-term success. Listen to this episode to learn how to incorporate a progress over perfection approach and why it is so important to achieving lifetime wellness. Resources & People Mentioned James Clear BOOK - Atomic Habits by James Clear BOOK - Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg Follow Lindywell On Facebook On Instagram Join Lindywell Check out our 14-day FREE trial! Subscribe to The Balanced Life…

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92: The Missing Ingredient in Your Wellness Routine, Kiesha Yokers 1:04:56

2 years ago1:04:56

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Today, Kiesha, Head of Breathwork and Somatic Programs at Lindywell, and I are taking a deep dive into incorporating breathwork into our wellness routines to reset our nervous systems into the parasympathetic state so that we can truly relax and rest our bodies. By the end of this episode, you may be so connected with your breath that you’ll already feel the calm enveloping you. If you are ready to harness the power of your nervous system and access your inner calm you can’t miss this episode. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... The power of the nervous system [8:22] Accessing the slowness in your life [13:24] The definition of dissociation [19:38] Getting back to calm from fight or flight [23:44] Our next Pilates and breathwork challenge [31:00] If breathwork is woo-woo? [39:50] If breathwork is new [44:47] Understanding why breathwork can be intimidating [48:28] The primary benefits of breathwork [53:00] How to get started implementing a breathwork routine [54:50] Resources & People Mentioned BOOK - Breath by James Nestor Wim Hof Connect with Kiesha Yokers Kiesha at Lindywell Episode 79 - Using breathwork as a path to wellness with Kiesha Yokers KieshaYokers.com Follow Lindywell On Facebook On Instagram Join Lindywell U nlock one free month of Lindywell Subscribe to The Balanced Life…

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91: The role of flexibility in our lives with Lindy Royer 1:19:54

2 years ago1:19:54