Are you someone who is always seeking to unlock more of yourself and see your potential in new ways? Human Design helps each of us to discover what is unique in each of us. It can also help us to see how our conditioning, and the things we keep hitting up against, may not be in our best interest. It is a path to better alignment with what will allow us to move through this world with more ease. This is another of our bonus episodes reaching back to late summer of 2022 and a great conversation wi...
Apr 11, 2023•34 min
If you are part of The Grit Show community, you are someone who knows a thing or two about the curveballs that life can throw at you. Shawna had a big curve ball thrown at her in the summer of 2021. Just as the pandemic was starting to wane and life had the potential of getting back to normal, the results of a medical test sent things in a bit of a tailspin. When you get a referral to a neuro-oncologist, bucket lists are the type of things that come to mind. Shawna's response to this may not be ...
Apr 04, 2023•18 min
Decision making. It’s something we do every single day, multiple times a day. I’m sure we’ve all seen that sometimes. It can be overwhelming, even debilitating; no matter how much we are keeping it together in other areas, sometimes we get tripped up. Fortunately, Kirsten Parker realized this was a common theme she saw with the people she was coaching and it became something she specialized in. Our conversation touches on her journey to look at the hard questions and make the decisions that led ...
Mar 28, 2023•33 min
This week, we are revisiting one of our highest-rated episodes as selected by our listeners. It’s one that new listeners will appreciate, or something worth a re-listen, as the concept is valuable to revisit. We get to talk about something you would see as innocuous under most circumstances: cherry blossoms. However, the science of epigenetics and the inheritable intergenerational effects of trauma are quite intriguing and may have you looking at these lovely markers of spring in a whole new way...
Mar 21, 2023•16 min
It's time for reflection and looking at some useful lessons worth sharing, and today we look at 3. One of them is the importance of reflection, so we had to build that right into the title. Take your own advice Time for Reflection is Crucial What works for you – may not be what works for everyone else. We'll look at each of these a little deeper with some real examples. We also use our Grit Wit to dive into how to apply them, as well as some other ways of thinking, to your own life and things yo...
Mar 14, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the state of your closet, or all the excess items in your kitchen drawers? Does it seem that there isn't a lot of flow in your home and your life? Our conversation with Caroline today really starts with a new construct. Instead of focusing on what you need to get rid of- why don't we focus on the things that we really want to keep. Why don't we focus on the life we want and the things that best fit into that. It is a whole different way of looking at things that c...
Mar 07, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 38
This week we get up close and personal on a hard topic, vulnerability. Fortunately, we have Brene Brown’s book Daring Greatly to help guide us as we navigate through. If you haven’t read Daring Greatly , this barely scratches the surfaces and primes the pump, so if this episode connects with you, you’ll definitely want to add it to your reading list. If you have read it, this is a great opportunity to revisit the myths around vulnerability and to take a moment to reflect on how you are applying ...
Feb 28, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Michele Thomson loved nursing and didn't see herself moving into roles beyond that, but as challenges presented themselves, she stepped up. She discovered ways to address what was happening in her workplaces and found needs within her field that weren't been addressed. Self care was once a buzz word that she herself felt there wasn't time for, and even now will tell you it surprises her some of the things she has made space for as self care, that she never would have made room for a few years ba...
Feb 21, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Connection is something we seek from the time we are children. Building friendships and finding connection is something that can seem harder as we get older, rather than easier. Yet, connection, community, and collaboration are things we all need. Trish and Diane found commonality in their roles as leaders in the fire service. With less than 1% of women occupying the roles they are in, it was valuable to find someone else with this shared experience The two have built a solid connection over tim...
Feb 15, 2023•40 min
Today we get a bonus of two episodes in one. We open with an individual conversation getting to know Diane; a powerhouse with lots of wisdom on the path to authenticity. We then get a chance to see another side of Diane when we get to chat with her and her partner Josh. The conversation is full of depth and touches on some of what brought them together and their perspectives on what makes their relationship work. At one point when Josh speaks of their ‘bedrock love’ I think anyone listening will...
Feb 14, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Nutritionist Anna Tseng walks us through some misconceptions around plant based eating and offers us practical tips in how to improve our eating as well as evidence as to why it is important. Anna Tseng is a plant-based Registered Dietitian with a Master's degree in Public Health Nutrition. She’s also the Founder of PlantNourished, and an award-winning published recipe creator. Known as the ‘Plant-Based Transition RD’, Anna passionately helps busy people with health challenges move easily to pla...
Feb 07, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Have you been weighing hard decisions lately? This is often a time of year when we are looking ahead- planning and prioritizing. Wrapped in the cold of winter, we are preparing for the coming seasons and determining what we want to get accomplished. In this episode, we'll look at some great tools to help with hard decisions and with some things that may weigh us down or overfill our plates. We'll also chat a little more about our words of the year and how they can be a tool for helping us determ...
Jan 31, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 33
I'm always intrigued by new ways of thinking and of looking at ourselves. Today we get an excellent dose of that. Internal Family Systems (IFS) has been around awhile, but in the last five years, I’ve heard more of my friends who are therapists mention it. I'm excited to have finally sat down with Will Halpin, LICSW, MPH to dive a little deeper and learn more. I’m impressed at how much value we squeezed into this episode. The conversation touches on: Why its called Internal Family Systems What m...
Jan 24, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 32
What if everything you've been told about frequent snacking and constant eating is wrong? The weight loss industry rakes in billions of dollars annually, yet most people struggle with yo-yo dieting and unsustainable results. Gin Stephens tried every trend imaginable before stumbling upon something that changed her life forever in 2014. Now a New York Times bestselling author who retired from her teaching career, Gin has maintained an 80-pound weight loss for nearly a decade—and she says the main...
Jan 17, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Jessica DeRose has a powerful story, and in our conversation, there are a lot of unique pieces you might find resonance with. Jess is clear that walking away from her secure career as a teacher wasn’t courageous, it was necessary. As I listened to her share, she also clarified that, although her results are astounding, there were years of experience and effort that coalesced to make it all possible. Perhaps the key was walking away from the safety net and focusing on the next part of her path. J...
Jan 10, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Did you know that 95% of diets are unsuccessful? It can be harder to comprehend this when following the regiment that pushes the needle down on the scale for the short term. There is a billion-dollar industry telling us that if we just try this, or do that, or this, or that... we can shed those pounds. Anyone whose been on the roller coaster can identify with the fact it doesn't last. So, we are approaching things a little different, especially with the New Year upon us. Our guest today is Linh ...
Jan 03, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Are you familiar with having a 'Word of the Year'? As 2023 is quickly approaching, I thought we'd take this opportunity to do a shorter episode and dive into this concept a little and explore what it might look like to have a word of the year, vs. a list of resolutions. I'll share examples of the words I've chosen over the past few years, as well as what I have arrived upon for 2023 and then talk you through the process. There are examples of possible words, but what really matters is what conne...
Dec 27, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Depending on which researcher you look at, approximately 50% of our population is experiencing burnout. This is one of many gems we learned from Dr. Mary on today’s episode. It’s also one that might help you realize you aren’t alone. Dr. Mary shares with us the 3 pronged approach to looking at the areas we may experience burnout. This is extremely beneficial in helping us understand our options in addressing it and knowing where we need to start. Dr. Mary also shared some great assessment tools,...
Dec 20, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Joyful Hostess is on a mission to teach women to let go of perfection and bring out their own inner joyful hostess. Mara believes when women feel good and confident about hosting more gatherings, that means more celebrations and that means more JOY! To Joyful Hostess wants to support you on your journey, and has a LOT of resources to make it easy. They’ve got everything from books to digital done-for-you party kits, an online Joyful Hostess Academy, a YouTube Channel, blog with recipes, tips and...
Dec 13, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Lori Mitchell has always been a deep listener and empath. People seem to easily open up to her and find ease and freedom in her presence. With encouragement from her parents, she joined the teaching profession immediately out of college and learned quickly how to reach struggling students academically, behaviourally, and emotionally. Creating interventional support for disadvantaged students became her passion. After the loss of her younger brother, Lori’s ability to create a safe environment fo...
Dec 06, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Did you know the search term “How to focus at work” increased 300% in 2020? You may not have, I know I didn’t, but learning it probably didn't surprise you either. That is why our conversation today is so relevant. Marcey Rader has embraced philosophies and forged a path to increase focus and decrease distraction. She’s skilled at accepting things as they are, especially when it comes to technoloy and the ways it both helps and hinders our lives, and has some great solutions. I think you really ...
Nov 29, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 24
What is your relationship like with money? Do you treat yourself or feel guilty about it? Shelley talks about money belief systems growing up and how it's challenging to create new ones as an adult. We talk about balancing it all out (especially during the holidays) and treating yourself because you absolutely deserve it, while still noting the importance of a budget. Your Purpose Success and Confidence Coach Shelley Meche’tte is a Certified Life Purpose Coach, Int’l Speaker and Best-Selling Aut...
Nov 22, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Is there something that you want in your life? Something that you wish you had room for? What might you let go of to invite that in? Gratitude and Regret are two very different emotions and today Shawna shares how gratitude may be the key to letting go; and that sometimes letting go starts with letting go of regret. This week we are revisiting the one-on-one style of Thursday Thoughts- but on a Tuesday with the longer length of our Tuesday episodes. Let us know what you think! Other podcast epis...
Nov 15, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Have you ever given much thought to breath? It’s something you do every second of every day, but not something we give much thought. In today’s conversation we get to learn about the transformative power of breath. How accessible it is and how useful a tool it can be. Today’s guest is Benedict Beaumont, a Breathwork Facilitator, Yoga Teacher, and founder of the Breathing Space School of Breathwork. We get to hear some interesting stories from Ben’s path to get him where he is today including whe...
Nov 08, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 21
As we age, it's hard to think of it as just a number. Many women feel less valued and a little invisible. Dr. Robin Miller heard this from her patients and wrote the book “Invisible or Invincible: Your Choice” in response. She wants to empower women to take control of their health and aging and be seen. From hormones to gut health (yes, all comes down to poop) to integrating exercise and joy, we touch on a lot of relevant topics. Dr. Robin Miller, an established author (The Smart Woman’s Guide t...
Nov 01, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Do you know what it feels like to be living in your purpose? Sometimes how you express your purpose in life can shift, especially as you age. Our guest today talked about feeling burnt out and feeling unappreciated in a career that met his definition of purpose and his way of adding value for years. So what happens when it is time to shift? You can hear the excitement and energy in his voice when he explains he started his podcast because he, “…wanted to create a platform that gave space to peop...
Oct 25, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 19
What do you think of when I say scrappy rough draft? Perhaps a paper you had to write in high school or, for some of our braver souls, a book you started writing? Today we chatted with a USA Today bestseller who published her first book on the eve of turning 50. As part of her repertoire, she has a book for authors on Mindset entitled Scrappy First Draft. In today’s conversation, we applied this way of thinking to even more things, including our careers and the way we look at improving our lives...
Oct 18, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 18
“It isn't in the moderation, the reduction, the elimination of these characteristics, it's in the amplification of them that we find success. And that's one of the lessons that we just do not hear.” - David Rendall David Rendall inspires others to see value in what others may cast off as a weakness. To recognize what makes them unique and flaunt it as a strength. During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Forc...
Oct 11, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Are you someone who feels a little lost, stuck, or alone in life? I am sure we have all had days and times where we have been in that place. That was where today’s guest was out when she found her own way to purpose and discovered her way of giving back to the world in a way that resonates with her. The strongest message I walked away from after today's interview was the importance of leading your day and your life by taking care of yourself. We talk about self care a good amount on this podcast...
Oct 04, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Ben Albert found his purpose in elevating the voices of others. He hosts a network of 5 podcasts called “Real Business Connections,” runs a massively successful marketing firm, Balbert Marketing, and has a pretty great story of how he found his way. Once an underdog, now a successful entrepreneur, Ben is passionate about helping other underdogs find their way and achieve their dreams. Ben is on a mission to actually move the needle on one million lives, one conversation at a time. In this episod...
Sep 27, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 15
