Best Nicole Sachs Podcasts (2025)

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S5 E15 - It Began with Knee Pain, It Ended with a Life-Changing Paradigm Shift with Deb Malkin 56:22

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Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️ ⁠LEARN HOW:⁠ ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s In today’s episode, I sit down with Deb Malkin to explore what it truly means to reclaim your body, your agency, and your sense of safety from the inside out. Deb’s story of overcoming years of debilitating knee pain isn’t just about symptoms resolving—it’s about a paradigm shi…

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From Small Business to Big Impact: Leadership, Confidence, & Community at the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses Summit | 362 43:17

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Running a small business feels like jumping out of a plane and building the parachute on the way down… all while managing a team, cash flow, and our kid’s snack schedule. In this LIVE episode at the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit, I sit down with three women who prove that entrepreneurship isn’t just about revenue and hiring — it’s ab…

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The Activator Advantage - What Today’s Rainmakers Do Differently with Karen Freeman | 370 34:44

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If your “business development strategy” is do great work + hope clients stay loyal, I have bad news: that strategy has been officially declared dead on arrival. In this episode, Nicole sits down with Karen Freeman, Chief Product Officer at DCM Insights and co-author of The Activator Advantage, to break down why client loyalty is collapsing—and what…

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S3 E11 | Fully Recovered from Chronic Back Pain, IBS, and Insomnia with Nervana App Co-Founder Nora Rodden 59:58

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Nora’s been where you’ve been–in the depths of despair over her symptoms. She had severe back pain, terrible IBS, and truly all-consuming insomnia. Now, she’s fully recovered from all of the above. Listen to her amazing story for inspiration and for guidance. Nora’s the co-founder and developer of a mindbody recovery app called Nervana. (Nervana, l…

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Jason Ritter's Inherited Struggle 1:25:07

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Support The Show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ILYSMPod Tyler welcomes Jason Ritter to the ILYSM stage for a heavy, raw, and deeply human conversation. We go deep on Gravity Falls, alcoholism, relationships, and John Ritter. What unfolds is an honest reminder that everyone carries a story we rarely see. Check Out The Bearded Brotherhood! Use …

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How to Push Back: From People-Pleasing to Power with Tonya Lester | 369 36:43

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If you’ve ever swallowed your needs, kept the peace, and then randomly lost your shit over something tiny (hi, dirty spoon in the sink), this episode is for you. Therapist and author Tonya Lester is here to talk about conflict, boundaries, and what it really means to be “difficult” in a world that still rewards women for being nice, accommodating, …

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Being the champion of your life with Jolie Glassman 33:35

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On episode 724 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, Coach Allan sits down with mindset coach and fitness mentor Jolie Glassman, author of 101 Rules for Being the Champion of Your Own Life According to the Rules of Boxing. Together, they dive into how the principles of boxing translate into powerful lessons for living your best life, especially as we age. Bo…

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Lift Heavy, Live Long: Reclaiming Your Strength with Anne-Marie Chaker | 368 31:02

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We’re getting unapologetically muscular today. Former Wall Street Journal reporter turned professional bodybuilder Anne-Marie Chaker joins us to talk about why women’s strength training is not a vanity play—it’s a longevity strategy, a confidence accelerator, and a rebellion against “shrink yourself” culture. In this episode, we dig into: 🏋️‍♀️ Why…

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S3 E10 | Breaking Intergenerational Trauma Cycles (When You’re Gay) 47:58

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Most discussions about breaking intergenerational trauma cycles are discussions about parenting. Awesome. That's great. And... what if you don't have children? What will you pass on? Does your healing matter to anyone aside from yourself? Join us for a conversation about breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma when you're gay and/or when you do…

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Half of America Is Hurting: What a New Study Reveals (Matt Goldberg, PhD, and David Clarke, MD) 53:36

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According to a new national study, nearly half of adults in the U.S. are living with ongoing pain or illness that’s either unexplained or unresponsive to standard care. In this episode, Christie Uipi sits down with the researchers behind the study to explore what this means for anyone feeling stuck, confused, or dismissed in their health journey.…

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S5 E14 - How Boundaries Disrupt Holiday Pain Patterns 37:27

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Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️ ⁠LEARN HOW:⁠ ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s No matter how you slice it or how much you enjoy them, the holidays have the capacity to increase nervous system dysregulation. In this episode, we look at why symptoms often increase around the holidays and how personal boundaries can reduce that pattern. When you take on more…

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Why Your Body Loves Music W/ Hana Mae Lee 1:17:37

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Support The Show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ILYSMPod Tyler is BACK & flying solo this week and welcoming the incredible Hana Mae Lee (Pitch Perfect) to the ILYSM stage; and boy, do we get into some sh*t. Hana and Tyler dive into the emotional, physical, and neurological healing power of music. This episode is a full-on love letter to music…

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Leadership Unblocked (The Hidden Beliefs Sabotaging Your Ability To Lead) with Muriel M. Wilkins | 367 39:30

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If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not a leader, I just have 47 people depending on me and zero time to pee” — this one’s for you. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what really gets in the way of women leading at work, at home, and in our own lives. Spoiler: it’s not your title, your org chart, or your calendar. It’s the invisible belief…

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Saving men from themselves with Louis Bezich 35:55

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On episode 723 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan sits down with Louis Bezich, a seasoned healthcare executive, author, and advocate for men's health, to dive into the challenges—and solutions—men face when it comes to living healthier lives after 50. Together, they explore Louis Bezich's new book, Saving Men from Themselves: 20 Proven Tactics…

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How To Be Yourself At Work: Authentic Presence Over Executive Presence with Claude Silver | 366 35:58

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We love to talk about authenticity at work… right up until someone actually shows up as their full, messy, human self and makes everyone clutch their pearls. In this episode, we unpack what it really means to be yourself at work with Claude Silver — the world’s first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and author of Be Yourself at Work: The Groundbreaki…

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S3 E9 | From Bed-Bound with SEVERE Chronic Pain to Recovered with Amy Yarin 1:02:38

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Amy Yarin’s had over 30 different diagnoses. Back pain, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, tinnitus, idiopathic hypersomnia, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, car accident, an extra rib, opioid addiction.... She was bed-bound with “24-hour 1500/10 pain.” And now she’s doing great! Isn’t that wild? If you doubt the power of mind-body work, this episode is for you. J…

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S5 E 13 - Anxiety, Chronic Fatigue, POTS and much more with Vanessa 55:10

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Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️ ⁠LEARN HOW:⁠ ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Vanessa — a true bright light whose healing journey embodies hope, courage, and the power of mindbody work. Once struggling with debilitating CFS, POTS, chronic anxiety and depression, and later Long Covid, Vanessa found her way to ful…

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Five Habits of Hope with Dr. Julia Garcia | 365 42:32

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Hope isn’t just a feeling. It’s a practice—especially when life feels like a dumpster fire. In this episode, we get real about how to build hope (not wait for it) with psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Julia Garcia—the mind behind The 5 Habits of Hope. She’s a psychologist and keynote speaker who’s built crisis hotlines, coached schools and lea…

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How to build strength with David Vaux 53:28

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On episode of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan is joined by one of the UK's most innovative osteopaths, David Vaux, to talk about his new book, Stronger: How to Build the Secret to a Longer, Healthier Life. Together, they dig into why strength training is crucial—especially for those over 40—and how it impacts not just your healthspan, but your…

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Powerfully Likeable with Dr. Kate Mason | 364 37:17

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Being “powerful” and being “likeable” aren’t opposites — they’re a killer combo when we stop contorting ourselves into someone else’s definition. In this episode, we get tactical about communicating with influence and warmth, minus the people-pleasing or performative toughness. Our guest today, Dr. Kate Mason, PhD, is an executive communications co…

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S3 E8 | What Does “Freedom” Mean When You Have Chronic Pain? 51:00

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Freedom from pain. We all talk about it. We all want it. But… what does freedom really mean? What does freedom mean to you? In this episode: A few mind-body client testimonials The importance of “freedom” as a value Cultural associations with the term “freedom” Confusion about the meaning of “freedom” The co-opting of the term “freedom” The tendenc…

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S5 E12 - Moving from Pressure to Presence with Inner Child (and actual) Parenting 39:55

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Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️ ⁠LEARN HOW:⁠ ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s In today’s episode, we explore a powerful insight backed by neuroscience: children regulate emotionally not through our advice, but through our presence. Drawing from a recent study, we break down how a simple daily practice — asking a child about their day and responding with …

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Are You a Dark Empath? w/ Amber Robinson 1:07:57

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Reed goes solo this week with therapist Amber Robinson for a grounded conversation about loneliness, connection, and the complicated ways we seek love. Amber breaks down insecure attachment, love-bombing, and the quiet cruelty of “I’m sorry you feel that way.” They also dive into the emotional burnout of entrepreneurship and why building real conne…

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What Does a Woman Have to Do to Be Believed? Sexual Assault, Accountability & Double Standards with E. Jean Carroll | 363 37:08

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When a powerful man says, “She’s not my type,” and a jury (actually, multiple juries) finds that man liable for sexual abuse and defamation, that’s not just a headline — that’s a masterclass in what it takes for a woman to be believed in America. In this episode, writer, journalist, and Not My Type: One Woman vs. a President author E. Jean Carroll …

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Stopping alcohol with Chris Najera 27:24

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On episode of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Allan dives into the hard truths about alcohol with sober coach, speaker, and author Chris Najera. After over three decades of drinking, Chris found freedom on the other side and is now dedicated to helping others break free from alcohol's grip. On this episode, you'll hear Chris talks about his journey, the s…

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S3 E7 | Sex Therapy, OCD, and Chronic Pain with Caryn Sherbet, LMSW 1:02:34

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Caryn Sherbet, LMSW (they/she) is a trans nonbinary therapist who specializes in OCD, chronic pain, and sexual trauma. Often, they work at the intersection of all three. Caryn talks about how patterns of avoidance tie all three together. They talk about the need to move away from "fixing" and "controlling" in order to heal. They talk about learning…

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S5 E11 - Severe CFS/ME/Long Covid Recovery with Jay 54:13

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Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2sAt 21, Jay was living an extraordinary life — an international freestyle skier and full-time Math and Computer Science student. After winning a national ski competition, he caught Covid — and everything changed. As the virus faded, Jay was left with crushing fatigue that spiraled into ME/CFS …

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America’s Homelessness Crisis ft. Dan Parziale & Jeff Gaddess 57:57

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Reed sits down with Dan Parziale of Mesa Farm and Jeff Gaddess of DignityMoves; two men who do real work at the heart of the homelessness crisis. Jeff opens up about his journey through mental illness and homelessness, and how it called him to a life of service. Together, he and Dan share what it really means to rebuild: not just homes, but communi…

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Bonus | How's Your Daily Practice? 26:08

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Don't forget your daily practice :) Healing pain is a journey. Often, it’s a journey with many steps. What steps are you taking? Here are some excellent ideas – tried and true suggestions – for you. – Find Sean: Visit my website to: Request a consultation for individual therapy Click here to: Ask a question on the podcast – …and you’re listening to…

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Your Brain Is a Filthy Liar with Bizzie Gold | 361 36:44

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In this episode we call BS on the “you’re not enough / who do you think you are?” soundtrack and dig into self-deception—the sneaky brain patterns that distort our reality and keep us looping the same results. Our guest, Bizzie Gold, creator of Break Method and author of Your Brain Is a Filthy Liar, shows us how to spot the lies, map our patterns, …

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How to create a healthier, happier, and more prosperous life with Rand Selig 40:08

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On episode 720 of 40+ Fitness, host Allan sits down with entrepreneur, coach, and author Rand Selig to explore the key principles from his book, Thriving: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life. Together, they dive into practical strategies for aging well—not just by focusing on physical health and longevity, but by cultivatin…

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Practical Intuition For Bold, Better Decisions with Laura Day | 360 42:28

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We’re done pretending intuition is “woo.” In this lively, challenging conversation with Laura Day—New York Times bestselling author, intuitive consultant to billion-dollar companies, and the no-nonsense brain behind Practical Intuition and The Prism—we dig into how to train your intuition like a skill, use it alongside logic, and make small changes…

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S3 E6 | How To Handle Shame (Pt 2) with Ellen Ronka, LCMHC 44:25

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Shame is an emotion, not a thought, not a belief. Shame is something to feel. The feeling of shame kicks off negative thoughts and beliefs...but what if you just treated your shame as an emotion? Then you could feel it... and let it move out. Today, Ellen Ronka teaches us how to train out of chronic shame using the same Pain Reprocessing Therapy te…

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S5 E10 - Toxic Shame 37:00

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Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s In this "sister" episode to last week's Prison of Perfect, we unpack the concept of toxic shame—the deep, painful belief that “I am bad,” rather than “I did something bad.” We'll discuss how this core wound often begins in childhood, when emotional needs for safety and connection go unmet. O…

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Disney’s Do’s and Don’ts w/ Logan Miller 56:01

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We're excited to be joined by Logan Miller (I’m in the Band, Ultimate Spider-Man) for a raw talk about identity, recovery, and the unpredictable world of Hollywood. From nicotine to caffeine, we dive into how quickly habits become vices. Logan gets real about his Disney past, carving out a new path, and what it’s really like to hustle as a working …

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Love, Money & Aging Parents: How to Plan Care (Before the Crisis) with Beth Pinsker | 359 40:32

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Caregiving is not an easy thing. It’s paperwork, passwords, POAs, and the courage to say the hard things before the crisis hits. In this episode, we get real about the emotional and financial marathon of caring for aging parents, why women disproportionately shoulder the load, and exactly what to do now so your future self isn’t rage-crying in prob…

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Building brain fitness with Dr. Patrick Porter 59:45

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On episode 719 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan sits down with Dr. Patrick Porter, renowned author, educator, and creator of the BrainTap brain training platform, to explore the cutting-edge world of brain fitness. Diving into Dr. Porter's book, Brain Fitness Blueprint: Integrating Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technologies for Peak Performance,…

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Access, Agency & The Abortion Underground with Rebecca Grant | 358 42:08

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We’re talking about reproductive freedom — history, facts, nuance, and feelings. Rebecca Grant — journalist and author of Birth and Access: Inside the Abortion Underground and the Sixty-Year Battle for Reproductive Freedom — breaks down how we got here (pre-Roe to post-Dobbs), what “the abortion underground” actually means today, and why medication…

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S3 E5 | How To Handle Shame (Pt 1) with Ellen Ronka, LCMHC 55:36

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How to deal with shame? How to heal from chronic pain and conditions? What are the “right” things to do? What if I’m doing the “right” things the “wrong” way? Why is shame so central to chronic pain healing? Today we talk with psychotherapist Ellen Ronka, LCMHC for Part 1 of How to Handle Shame. We get into: how to feel your emotions in order to he…

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S5 E9 - The Prison of Perfect (and how to break free) 31:48

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Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️ LEARN HOW: https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s In this episode, we take a deep dive into what I call the prison of perfect—the exhausting pattern of trying to get everything right so you can finally feel safe, loved, or in control. Join us as we explore where this need comes from, how it shows up in our bodies as pain and anxi…

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Healing When Pain Is Both Structural and Neuroplastic (Lara Birk, PhD) 1:00:59

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Lara Birk's journey through years of chronic pain has led her to become a powerful voice in the field of mindbody medicine, particularly for those living with both structural and neuroplastic issues. Drawing from her own experience, she helps people with persistent pain find hope, relief, and a fuller life. In this moving conversation with Christie…

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The Real Cause of Pain w/ Nicole Sachs 1:10:19

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Reed’s flying solo with the brilliant Nicole Sachs (Mind Your Body, The Cure for Chronic Pain). Nicole shares her own insight on how to actually reprogram your brain. Together, Nicole and Reed dive into radical acceptance, why we’re built to remember pain, and how to break the cycle of self-loathing. If you’ve been struggling; in your body, in your…

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Courage, Confidence & “Just Keep Going” with Lynn Smith | 357 42:01

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We’re talking real-deal confidence—the kind you build while you’re ugly-crying in your car between school drop-off and a board meeting. In this conversation with media pro and author Lynn Smith, we dig into the messy intersection of courage and confidence, why perfectionism and your “brain bully” are killing your clarity, and how to model bravery f…

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How to be pain-free with Dr. John Rusin 47:08

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On episode 718 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan sits down with Dr. John Rusin—an internationally recognized strength coach and injury prevention expert—to explore his latest book, Pain Free Performance: Move Better, Train Smarter and Build an Unbreakable Body. In this insightful conversation, you'll learn why our bodies often end up in pain,…

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Work Shouldn’t Suck: How to Make It Good with Moe Carrick | 356 36:37

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We spend a ridiculous amount of our lives at work—so why do so many people hate it? In this conversation, we go straight at the big question: how do we actually make work good? Together with Moe Carrick, culture architect, work futurist, and author of When Work Is Good, we unpack the seven human needs of work (connection, safety, contribution, grow…

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S3 E4 | This is the End of the Line 45:30

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It’s been a long, long road. Your symptoms have finally led you to mind-body work. We’re here now. There’s so much to this life–so many things still to learn, so many ways still to grow. But, at least when it comes to chronic pain healing, you’ve reached the end of the line. There’s no more asking “what’s wrong with me?” and “why do I feel this way…

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S5 E8 - REAL TIME HEAL - Plantar Fasciitis and Overcoming a Medicalized Mindset with Karen 59:56

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Our REAL TIME HEALS are some of the most powerful episodes to date. Getting into the messy middle with someone and helping them sort through the mindset shifts necessary to thrive in this work is a privilege and a joy. Today I bring you Karen. Karen is a nurse and a mother of twins. For over ten years she has suffered with Plantar Fasciitis in diff…

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Why Growth Hurts w/ Chris Sullivan 1:00:29

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This week on ILYSM, we welcome the incredible Chris Sullivan; Emmy-nominated actor you know from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, This Is Us, and Hadestown. Together, we dive into; selfishness, self-pity, and patience; and what it really takes to grow through pain instead of getting stuck in it. The guys get honest about complaining, perspective, an…

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How To Play: Shift Your Thinking, Inspire Connection & Spark Creativity with Cas Holman | 355 32:27

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Most of us were taught to color inside the lines, follow the rules, and get a gold star for staying tidy. Cas Holman has spent her career blowing that up — and thank god. She designs tools, not toys, to spark creativity, collaboration, and imagination. (If you’ve watched Abstract: The Art of Design on Netflix, yep, she’s the genius behind the episo…

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Managing stress in the modern world with Justin Hai 38:19

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On episode 717 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan and Justin Hai co-founder and CEO of Rebalance Health and author of the book, Stress Nation: Escape the Technology Trap, Eliminate Stress and Reclaim Rest, dive into one of the most pressing challenges we face today—managing stress in our technology-driven world. In this episode, Justin shares …