Let's talk alcohol . In this episode, we are talking about Dry January, what I learned from it this year, as well as exploring how and why conversations around sobriety and sober-curiosity are on the rise, and everything in between! In this conversation, I get honest about drinking, what I learned from abstaining from alcohol, what we know about alcohol and our brain health, and my plans for my relationship with alcohol moving forward. If you are curious about evaluating your relationship (or ma...
Jan 30, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 51
This episode is compact with some big sis, straight-shooting, mentor-style advice. We're talking all about how to create consistency despite the resistance as we make the necessary moves toward our goals. "If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception; it is a prevailing attitude.” A consistent dedication to your ideal reality, to your pipe dreams, to your wildest expectation -- this episode breaks down the differenc...
Jan 23, 2023•20 min•Season 5Ep. 50
We all have known or seen someone who just drips with magnetism. These are the people you want to know more about, you want to know how they think, what they are doing, and how they are doing it. They seem to be born lucky (#luckygirlsyndrome, right?) They seem to get everything they want and look as if they can mold the world around them. They have the ability to draw in seemingly everything they want - literally like a magnet. Today's session is all about the 5 main habits we are all guilty of...
Jan 16, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 49
High achievers, perfectionists, mentors, workaholics... what is something they all have in common? Each one is at a higher risk for experiencing the phenomenon of Imposter Syndrome. So what is Imposter Syndrome? - also referred to as: imposter phenomenon, imposterism, or perceived fraudulence - Impostor Syndrome is a psychological occurrence in which an individual doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud. - Imposter Syndr...
Jan 09, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 48
Happy 2023! If you have decided that this year will absolutely be YOUR year (or you are ready to feel confident in that statement) — this is the perfect episode for you! This session is all about using the power of your own brain to get into alignment with the things that you want most. In this episode, we will dive deep into the most foundational pieces of “ neural manifestation ”, ending with a 4 step process to align yourself with your goals, intentions, and desires. Along sided this step-by-...
Jan 02, 2023•19 min•Season 5Ep. 47
Aligning yourself with the highest version of yourself starts with getting clear on what you want. To do this, you have to be really clear on your goals and values. What are the things you desire most? Once you have identified these, think about how you can bring them to life. Set yourself up to succeed by creating an action plan that outlines the steps you need to take to get to your goal. This episode includes: What is mind mapping? How did I learn about it? How to create a mind map How does i...
Dec 26, 2022•29 min•Season 4Ep. 46
So, what is significant about the winter solstice? This is a really powerful time of year to manifest our intentions, dreams, and goals. During this time, the sun is at its weakest point in the sky and the days are shortest which symbolizes a pause in the natural cycle and encourages us to take a moment to reflect on what we want to manifest in our lives. The darkness of the winter solstice can be a powerful reminder to look inward and set our intentions for the coming months. We can use this op...
Dec 19, 2022•13 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Too many of us look at self-discipline as a punishment rather than what it truly is -- an act of SELF-LOVE! This episode is all about rewiring your thoughts around discipline to allow for an easy, sustainable, enjoyable flow as we step into the versions of ourselves that we are meant to be through growth, self-respect, and self-compassion. Motivation : the reason for which humans and other animals initiate, continue, or terminate a behavior at a given time. Motivational states are commonly under...
Dec 12, 2022•29 min•Season 4Ep. 44
"Life isn't holding anything back from us; we are holding ourselves back from life because we have been hypnotized into believing we have to be more, feel more, and believe more, before we can ask, seek, knock, and act from our highest vision" Until you recognize the abundant nature of your reality, it can feel really difficult to gain momentum to do the things you want to do and need to do to become the person you are meant to be. This is because action begets action, which begets momentum — so...
Dec 05, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Your actions demonstrate what you believe - you can see what you value and what you prioritize through those actions. And at the end of the day, you are what you say YES to! This conversation dives into the namesake of the podcast - how to purposefully develop your lifestyle in a way that is not only sustainable, but so enjoyable, exciting, invigorating, and FUN! All while retraining and rewiring your brain to help you continue to stay motivated toward your desires. Some concepts covered in this...
Nov 28, 2022•25 min•Season 4Ep. 42
The holidays are a time of year for all things love, gratitude, cheer, joy, and affection -- but for most people, there are no questions as to why it has coincidentally also been dubbed "the stress season". Whether you are dealing with stressful family dynamics (or if we're honest... sometimes specific stressful family members), mental or financial stress, the societal push to "keep up with the Joneses" with material things, or just a general "mehh.." in terms of these upcoming months, keep this...
Nov 21, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Let's talk about your "highest self". Who or what is that? Simply put, this is the most authentic, most aligned version of you. If you were able to cut through all of the noise, the BS, the expectations, and the stereotypes that have conditioned you throughout life, and left with only knowledge, experience, and understanding -- that would be your highest self. And in today's session, we are covering EXACTLY how to tap into it. In this conversation we are also diving into the most important KEY t...
Nov 14, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 40
How do you become lucky? ... You are deliberate about doing so. This session is a confidence boost! We are covering confidence (plus how to get more of it, and keep it), creating a "Lucky Girl/Guy Syndrome" in your own life, and how self-fulfilling prophecy is always working in our lives. Self-Fulfilling Prophecy , defined: - a belief about a future event that leads people to act a certain way, ultimately bringing about the expected outcome. - “a false definition of the situation evoking a behav...
Nov 07, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 39
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” ― W.B. Yeats *** If you haven't yet listened to Part 1, make sure you start there! *** These universal laws are always working whether you are aware of them or not, think about them, or use them to your advantage. Therefore, understanding how and why they work will put you at the biggest advantage in life - you can literally use these as cheat codes to create the life YOU want to live! They are the rules of th...
Oct 31, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 38
“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.” - Nikola Tesla Just like physical laws (like the law of gravity), these universal laws were not invented by some man... they were discovered through observing and through shared experiences. ”The laws of gravity existed way before it was discovered, explained, or used by Isaac Newton or anyone else”. And just like gravity or any other law that describes physical reality, The 12 Laws of the univ...
Oct 24, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 37
As natural as the season change or the movement of the tide - our lives' Ebb & Flow are the same. Natural, necessary, and even incredibly USEFUL (if you know how to handle them!) When we’re in a season of Flow - life feels easy, there is a lot of movement, and meaning behind it. We can easily see our purpose and how we are moving toward it. This feels like growth, energy, or creativity. When things 'flow' so serendipitously, just as they should. But what about our Ebb seasons ? Where it migh...
Oct 17, 2022•24 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Let's talk about all things Validation -- seeking validation from others, emotional validation, SELF-validation, and all the juicy nuggets in between. Why do we seem to crave validation from others? Is that a bad thing, or is it normal? What happens in our brains if we aren't effectively validated? What about the things that people cant validate us for -- the things that no one sees? What is self-validation? And what are the steps to learning this skill can we learn this skill? We're answering a...
Oct 10, 2022•25 min•Season 4Ep. 35
The fact is: our brains have been conditioned. Every one of us has been conditioned - from ingrained survival instincts, to the society and culture we grew up in, to our own formed thoughts, ideas, fears, and limiting beliefs, and the list goes on. However, because of this, many of us are left unconsciously tuned into the 'wrong station'. (leaving us stuck, frustrated, anxious, burnt out.. the works) But if you are ready to adjust your frequency and switch the station on your thoughts, and get w...
Oct 03, 2022•22 min•Season 4Ep. 34
"You do not change until you believe you can." If you are looking for some hard-hitting motivation, or are ready to take the first steps in something you have been dreaming about, this quick session is for you! In this episode, Tessa dives into neuroplasticity* and practices you can start TODAY that will improve your brain, which in turn improves your well-being... which improves your LIFE! Plus, we are covering the TOP 5 components of creating neuroplastic change in your own life. Neuroplastici...
Sep 26, 2022•20 min•Season 4Ep. 33
This episode is all about EMPOWERMENT and taking your mental, physical, and emotional health into your own hands. In this session, we cover Coach Tessa's top 5 most valuable, simple, and sustainable pillars of functional health that you can use as inspiration when you are evaluating your own personal principles, or use these in your own health journey! These foundationary pieces of functional health covered in today's episode include: 1. Media, entertainment, and messaging 2. Your environment **...
Sep 19, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 32
This season we are expanding our focus and diving into FUNCTIONAL HEALTH and functional medicine as part of our holistic approach to our health! Listen in as Tessa, a Board Certified Holistic Practitioner and Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner, explores her ground-floor foundation for starting a functional healing practice within personal holistic care. As a reminder: Holistic Health "encourages individuals to recognize the whole person: physical, mental, emotional, social, intellec...
Sep 12, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 31
"To change your life, you have to change your actions. But to change your actions, you first have to change your thoughts." In this session, we discuss one of the most powerful perspectives you can take when making changes in your life. Whether you are trying to address a single habit or are looking for a major overhaul in one area of your life, make sure you listen to THIS episode! Click here for quick links! Website for coaching info: www.PurposefulLifestyleDevelopment.com Reach me: info@purpo...
Sep 05, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 30
This episode will teach you how to make your brain work WITH you, instead of against you. Anyone interested in personal development or creating their ideal lifestyle has heard time and time again about the importance of visualization . But diving deeper to understand both HOW and WHY our brains respond to visualization so strongly can give us the tools to become masterful at creative manifestation. The 3 main points covered in this episode: 1. Your brain can't tell if you're actually going throu...
Aug 29, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 29
One thing is certain: your perception of reality IS your reality. However, many of the perspectives we have held all our lives aren't even our own! This has left so many of us spending WAY more energy than necessary just to get it all done, simply because we believe we need to. This can lead to burnout, anxiety, and keep us feeling completely out of alignment with becoming the person we are meant to be. Developing the skills and ability to recognize, address, and even entirely change our perspec...
Aug 22, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 28
There is a fallacy within our minds that can hold us back from creating the reality that we want and becoming the person we have the potential to be, UNLESS we know how to flip the script. This fallacy communicates that if we are experiencing discomfort or certain pain points on our journey, we are either doing it wrong or on the wrong path completely. But you have so much more control than that - and that comes with closing the gap between your subconscious desires and your conscious action. In...
Aug 15, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Put simply, living as your authentic self means you're true to your own personality, values, and spirit, regardless of the pressure you may be under to act otherwise. However, doing so takes a lot of self-awareness, self-insight, mindfulness, and most importantly, self-acceptance. In this session, we cover WHY your brain has been conditioned to shy away from your most honest wants and desires, and why it is so important to understand and spot when and how this happens (spoiler: this is where the...
Aug 08, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Our lives are full of so many possibilities; why not act accordingly to the ones that you want? If you want to seamlessly step into your highest vibrational, most aligned, and most invigoratingly purposeful month, this conversation is for you. Tessa outlines step-by-step how to plan your month (or any period of time) in a holistic way. In this session, you will learn how to: - understand and use your own energetic rhythms to be able to hack your brain chemistry for motivation and drive, - and ho...
Aug 01, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Let's talk about that dreaded "STUCK" feeling. For most, that ' stuck ' feeling that feeling is one of the most frustrating experiences when we are feeling forced to fight against our own brain. It is especially confusing when you are attempting to create, build up your lifestyle, or work on your passion project. Why does it come up when we know you want to do something - even have a real genuine longing to do so - but sometimes.. just.. can’t. Why does this happen in our brains?! And most impor...
Jul 25, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 24
In this inspiring session, we discuss how to move away from the traditional and less sustainable methods of goal-setting, and instead dive into developing SYSTEMS within our lifestyle, that not only allow for better flow in our day-to-day lives, but also bring our desired results in line with our current reality. “Success is a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day." - Jim Rohn Up to $40 off your 1st Daily Harvest Purchas...
Jul 18, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 23
This slight shift can change your life in the most profound ways, and all you have to believe is "this could be". It is human nature to attach rules, limits, conditions, and absolutes to how we see and perceive our reality. While these survival techniques are hardwired into us to keep us safe, a limited mindset can and will lead to a limited lifestyle in today's society. In this episode, I cover how to use the phrase "this could be" to step into who you truly want to be, as well as how you can s...
Jul 11, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 22
