What if I told you the way you become empowered in your life is by stepping into your power? In this episode, Stephanie dives deeper into the power conversation and invites you to consider how you relate to it. Do you abuse it? Misuse it? Avoid it? Power is always at play in our life. From our home to our office and everything in between, our relationship to power has a direct effect on the "results" we are getting in our life. In fact, power is a portal into personal growth and transformation s...
Feb 03, 2020•23 min•Ep. 29
What is your relationship to power? All of us have witnessed and colluded with power in 3 ways: abuse, misuse, avoid. In this episode, Stephanie shares what it means to own our power and why avoiding stepping into it is actually a form of abusing power. She also shares her journey of feeling disempowered and how it has inspired her to be a force for empowerment in the world. Stephanie explains what it means to be a powerful loving presence and also be vulnerable. With awareness and ownership of ...
Jan 27, 2020•14 min•Ep. 28
In this juicy episode Stephanie is joined by very special guest, successful tech guru, lover of life, presence purveyor, to name a few - Rich Zaziski - to deconstruct the meaning of "comfort zone". What does it mean to be in our comfort zone? How does it keep us stuck? What is the benefit of stepping outside our comfort zone? Is there even such a thing as comfort zone or is it another construct of the mind? In this eye opening conversation, Rich shares his personal story of Life 1.0 -- busy runn...
Jan 20, 2020•37 min•Ep. 27
How are you being in your doing and what are you creating as a result? In this episode Stephanie continues the commitment conversation from last week and takes you on a journey to help you create generative success in your life. Why generative? Many reasons! It’s efficient, enjoyable, smart, powerful...long lasting and requires much less effort. Most people focus on what they want to create first, then on what to do, and finally how it will make them feel / be. In this episode Stephanie shares w...
Jan 13, 2020•26 min•Ep. 26
What would it be like if you knew you could make 2020 the most amazing year of your life? Yes! You! Can! How? Commitment. What does commitment mean to you? In this episode Stephanie discusses the power of commitment and why it's a necessary ingredient for an amazing life. In the previous episode she gave you a year end review practice to do. Have you done it? Are you committed to your life? To an amazing life? Why is commitment essential? Being FULLY committed - in good times and bad - helps us ...
Jan 06, 2020•17 min•Ep. 25
In the last episode Stephanie shared a practice called Reflective Writing to use in the area of relationships. The intention was to help you uncover patterns, get to know ego...to be successful in relationships with others. As we close out 2019, Stephanie shares another practice, Year End Review, that she uses to look at the big picture. There are 3 Parts to the Year End Review laid out in this episode: 1. Connection - This is about connecting to the deeper aspect of our self / higher self in a ...
Dec 30, 2019•19 min•Ep. 24
The past few episodes have been about relationships and how having an understanding of ego and how to deal with it as it relates to your pain body is important for success. What are you noticing? Are you processing, integrating, applying the wisdom? Are you being compassionate to yourself in the process? In this week's episode Stephanie shares a powerful process of reflective writing to help you better understand the mechanism behind the pain body so that you can begin to release it. Stephanie g...
Dec 23, 2019•21 min•Ep. 23
What if I told you nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know? Does that help you understand why certain patterns continue to show up in your relationships and in life? Fascinating questions...all pointing to deeper levels of understanding if we choose to see them as such...and answer them. This week, Stephanie continues the relationship conversation by introducing you to another concept: ego. You may be thinking, what is ego and how does it impact relationships? Simply said...
Dec 16, 2019•14 min•Ep. 22
In last weeks Episode 20 on Healthy Relationships, Stephanie encouraged you to look at how you are being in relationship. What did you learn? The deep dive into relationships continues in this episode as Stephanie shares ways to achieve success...to get what you want in all relationships. She speaks candidly about how and why your underlying beliefs (both conscious and unconscious) keep you stuck in patterns that destroy the very thing you are wanting to create...loving relationships. What you w...
Dec 09, 2019•15 min•Ep. 21
"When we can no longer hide behind a role, we are pushed to present ourselves and then run the risk of real intimacy." -Anne Wilson Schaef Relationships!! Episode 3 On Relationships has been the most popular one so far. Well, of course it has! Everything we experience in life is relational...whether we are dealing with personal relationships or professional ones, this is a hot topic and an area of life we all want to improve upon in some way. In this episode, Stephanie takes you on a deeper dive...
Dec 02, 2019•23 min•Ep. 20
“I finally figured out that the only reason to be alive is to enjoy it.” -Rita Mae Brown In last week's Episode 18: Navigating the Seasons, Stephanie shared a practice that included choosing happiness. Some of you might still be wondering if/how that's possible. In this episode Stephanie explores what it means to choose happiness, and how to actually do it while facing real life "challenges and obstacles" that arise. She also discusses how our mental conditioning (negative thoughts) often create...
Nov 25, 2019•16 min•Ep. 19
How do we navigate the seasons of life...from Fall to Winter...from the desire to go inward to the desire to be more engaged in the world...and all the other changes we experience on the path of being human? With the year quickly coming to a close, and the holidays fast approaching, Stephanie shares ways to get present and navigate this time of year with ease, grace and joy. She asks you to consider: How do you want the year to end? Are you being intentional about it? Are you looking forward to ...
Nov 18, 2019•17 min•Ep. 18
“What we don’t transmute/transform we will transmit.” What is the energy body? Why is it important? How does anxiety effect our energy body? Do we even know if it is anxiety? Maybe what we feel is simply a sense of adventure...excitement... In this episode I demystify all of it. 🙂 Let's Go! Stephanie@BronxvilleWellness.com https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-JOY-4-Step-Guide-Healthy/dp/0692663630 https://www.bronxvillewellness.com/...
Nov 11, 2019•21 min•Ep. 17
At one point or another all of us encounter some form of suffering. What’s the difference between suffering outside our control and suffering that’s self inflicted? In this episode Stephanie talks about the different kinds of suffering and in particular the suffering that’s of our own creation - mental and emotional. She shares ways to minimize suffering and suggests practices to support you. Remember, Buddha didn’t teach us how to be enlightened. Buddha taught us how to deal with suffering! 💛 ...
Nov 04, 2019•21 min•Ep. 16
Resistance. The feeling of “I don’t want to!” As humans, why do we encounter inner resistance and what does it teach us? In particular, why do we resist the stuff that is “good” for us? In this episode Stephanie shares her experience with resistance and how we need to build a relationship with it in order to grow. Let’s go! Stephanie@BronxvilleWellness.com https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-JOY-4-Step-Guide-Healthy/dp/0692663630...
Oct 28, 2019•19 min•Ep. 15
Be grateful for the sleepless nights because they help us awaken... What is spiritual awakening and why does it hurt so much at times? How can we live our current life while also moving and growing into new ways of being whether it be a new job, relationship, behavior, etc....? In this episode Stephanie shares how to use life as a spiritual practice, and what is required to build a foundation to support you as you begin to "wake up". She shares ways to navigate the gap while growing from where y...
Oct 21, 2019•22 min•Ep. 14
Meditation. What is it? How can it help us? Why bother committing to it? In this episode Stephanie discusses the 3 myths of meditation and why having a consistent practice is transformational and life changing. She also gives an example of how to use meditation as a tool to turn negative / destructive thoughts into positive / empowering ones. Let's Go! Stephanie@BronxvilleWellness.com https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-JOY-4-Step-Guide-Healthy/dp/0692663630 Produced by Rich Masotti. Copyright 201...
Oct 14, 2019•21 min•Ep. 13
"Opportunity's favorite disguise is trouble." Living the life of our dreams has a funny way of revealing the areas where we need to grow...sometimes kicking and screaming and complaining. It's okay. You are human! And there is good news! In this episode I discuss why obstacles appear on our path, and how to avoid the trap of getting stuck in the fear/lack/doubt mindset which drains us. I discuss how to befriend your obstacles and use them to your advantage. Let's Grow! Let's Go!
Oct 07, 2019•15 min•Ep. 12
In this episode I talk about what fulfillment means, how it is connected to well being, and why it varies by person, time, and space. I don't know about you -- when I am not fulfilled I am cranky...resentful...and tend to blame...all traps that keep us stuck. What to do? Pay attention. Keep in mind for one person fulfillment is a thriving career, and for another it's a life dedicated to raising family. There's no one path to fulfillment and knowing yourself and whats true for you is what matters...
Sep 30, 2019•19 min•Ep. 11
In this episode I share wisdom gained while running, updates on the Prove It Health Challenge, and information about my upcoming coaching program. I also lead you through a visualization exercise to support you in making your goals a reality. Whether you want a thriving relationship, fulfilling career or vibrant health, the power of visualization will help turn your dreams into reality. Tune out the noise and tune into you. Wisdom, "Trying to hold onto everything, we end up with nothing." -Steph...
Sep 23, 2019•19 min•Ep. 10
This episode is a follow up to Episode 7: On Values. Here I share my personal journey with goals and my resistance to setting them! I also speak about the 4 things you need to do when setting goals. Remember- what you think you can...you will... "If you hear a voice within you saying you are not a painter, then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." - Vincent Van Gogh Let's Go! Podcast produced by Rich Masotti. Copyright 2019 by Stephanie Filardi and Rich Masotti.
Sep 16, 2019•17 min•Ep. 9
Ever feel emotionally unbalanced? Perhaps you feel stressed, lacking focus, heavy energy... In this episode I share a simple practice to help you get back into balance in less than 5 minutes. Let's Go! https://www.bronxvillewellness.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-JOY-4-Step-Guide-Healthy/dp/0692663630 Edited and produced by Rich Masotti. Copyright 2019 by Stephanie Filardi and Rich Masotti....
Sep 09, 2019•15 min•Ep. 8
What matters to you? What gets you out of bed? What motivates you to take action? When we don't know our values and/or our actions aren't aligned with them, we lose energy. In this episode I speak about why we owe it to ourselves to know our top 5 values and how aligning our life to what inspires and energizes us is part of well being. The sooner you get in action about what moves you the happier you will be. Let's go! https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-JOY-4-Step-Guide-Healthy/dp/0692663630 http...
Sep 02, 2019•14 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, Rich Masotti, Mind the Gap podcast producer and editor, host of his own podcast 'Thursday the 12th', Voice Over artist and actor interviews me!!! You’ll want to hear this. I share the 3 major life events that profoundly changed the path of my life. I also discuss why I created this podcast and some things you can look forward to by listening. Let's go! Stephanie@BronxvilleWellness.com https://www.bronxvillewellness.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-JOY-4-Step-Guide-Healthy/...
Aug 26, 2019•22 min•Ep. 6
Life is too short to feel anything less than amazing!!! In this episode I discuss why many of us are nutritionally starved resulting in low energy, excess weight, and health problems. I share why it's important to re-set the body with a healthy cleanse and clean foods and how vitamins support optimal health. If you're interested in joining the 30 day health challenge I spoke about starting Monday, 9/9/19, please email me no later than 8/29/19. Email: stephanie@bronxvillewellness.com . Let's go!!...
Aug 19, 2019•16 min•Ep. 5
In this episode I speak about how the 4 foundations of health: nutrition, movement, stress management, and rest impact our energy and how we feel. I share practical tips to help you move from sick/stuck/surviving to thriving. By making small changes consistently over time you can achieve optimal health. Making health a priority will impact and improve all areas of your life. Your body is your vehicle to enjoy life. Take care of it! Let's go 🙂 https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-JOY-4-Step-Guide-H...
Aug 12, 2019•27 min•Ep. 4
In this episode I talk about how to deal with transitions and challenges that arise in relationships. I also talk about how to manage those emotions in order to position ourselves to respond rather than react. Learn practical wisdom to help you navigate all relationships. Challenge yourself to change the way you view relationships so they become a vehicle for learning and joy. https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-JOY-4-Step-Guide-Healthy/dp/0692663630 Podcast edited and produced by Rich Masotti. Co...
Aug 05, 2019•26 min•Ep. 3
In this episode we talk to guests about navigating transitions as it relates to the world of work. We hear from Elizabeth about switching fields and how it helped her move into alignment with what she really wanted. We also hear from David about moving from corporate to being self employed and then back to corporate. David shares how powerful belief is in being successful. Stephanie's first self-published, award winning book, Reclaiming Joy: Your 4 Step Guide to Happy, Healthy & Free , is th...
Jul 29, 2019•18 min•Ep. 2
In this episode I share how to manage transitions / changes in our daily routine particularly during the summer months. Often when there is change we get stuck. Learn ways to get back on track (i.e. acceptance) and the importance of committing to a daily practice that supports and nourishes you. Stephanie's first self-published, award winning book, Reclaiming Joy: Your 4 Step Guide to Happy, Healthy & Free , is the foundation for her life's work. Podcast edited and produced by Rich Masotti. ...
Jul 19, 2019•14 min•Ep. 1
