Episodes

W.A.I.T. Why am I talking? What kind of communicator are you? Do you speak deliberately and consciously? Or, do you sometimes get distracted and run off in unending stories? In other words, are you precise with your speech or do you unconsciously vomit on people? In this fun Whisper, we continue our investigation of looking at specific behaviors as a way to shed light on to how we are living. Today we look at our patterns of speech. Grab my FREE Mental Fitness Cross-Training Grid Join the next ...

How do you consume information? It’s a huge question! In this episode we talk about 1) being aware and 2) being more mindful about how/why/when we consume information including: news, social media, emails, texts and more. I’m not in opposition of information. All I am suggesting is to shine your awareness on your patterns. That’s the first step to change. Mentions:The Social DilemmaCenter for Humane Technology Grab my FREE Mental Fitness Cross-Training Grid Join the next round of IN THE ARENA –...

How you tend to your everyday life—cooking, cleaning and prepping—points to how you tend to other areas of your life like self-care, business, commitments, etc. Tending to the simple things in your home, your car, your garage, garden, desktop. These are all behaviors that we can look at. Because they are a reflection of how you’re doing other things. As you do one thing you do all things. Remember, this is a practice. Grab my FREE Mental Fitness Cross-Training Grid Join the next round of IN THE...

Do you speed throughout your day scurrying around from one project to the next? In this 5-part mini-series on Whispers, we will be exploring the old sage reminder, “As you do one thing you do all things.” We’ll turn a hyper awareness on everyday human behaviors because —like walking—because they leave clues to how we are living. Grab my FREE Mental Fitness Cross-Training Grid Join the next round of IN THE ARENA – monthly masterminds building community, confidence and consistent mental fitness p...

In this quick bonus episode, I honor the life of Mr. Fantastic—a special man who read the memo on how to intentionally live life well every day. Enjoy. Grab my FREE Mental Fitness Cross-Training Grid Join the next round of IN THE ARENA – monthly masterminds building community, confidence and consistent mental fitness practices. Now offering the INNER PATH or the IMPACT PATH Step 1 in building mental fitness are the Amare Happy Packs—my go-to gut-brain protocols to feeling happy, confident and c...

What are your big rocks – the things you value most in life? And, do you prioritize these rocks in your daily schedule? In today’s Whisper, I riff on Stephen Covey’s famous lesson about focusing on the big rocks instead of gravel and pebbles. Mentions:Your Big Rocks with Stephen Covey Grab my FREE Mental Fitness Cross-Training Grid Join my next round of IN THE ARENA – 4-week masterminds for women focused on building community, confidence and cross-training for mental fitness. Choose the INNER P...

Do you have a swim buddy, an accountability partner? Having someone to check in with on a daily or weekly basis is like having a secret weapon. It can be the nudge you need to raise your game. In today’s Whisper, I encourage you to find a Swim Buddy who is going to hold you accountable to staying consistent in your actions and focused on your goals. Grab my FREE Mental Fitness Cross-Training Grid Join my next round of IN THE ARENA – 4-week masterminds for women focused on building community, co...

What are you doing daily to stretch yourself? How are you pressing the boundaries of your comfort zone? Challenge. It’s the only way we grow. As a yoga teacher and strength coach, one of my favorite things to do is to hold people right there at the edge where their body is shaking a little bit, when their eyes open wide. It’s there, on the verge, where we get stronger in all aspects of our lives. It’s there, in the challenge where we come alive. Mentions:Challenge Grab my FREE Mental Fitness Cr...

Nothing else matters but our state of being. Nothing. And we can’t skip steps. If you want to leave an imprint on this world and share your genius, if you seek to realize your potential, you simply cannot skip this step. Grab my FREE Mental Fitness Cross-Training Grid Join my next round of IN THE ARENA – 4-week masterminds for women focused on building community, confidence and cross-training for mental fitness. Choose the INNER PATH or the IMPACT PATH Step 1 in building mental fitness are the ...

You can’t get there without doing this. You can’t be of service to others without being centered and stable first. These are recent words from my meditation teachers. In these uncertain and often chaotic times, we must have consistent daily practices that build stability. Without the capacity to find our center in the storms of life, we will continue to be pulled around involuntarily by the erratic winds of global circumstances. Strong, calm, clear. It starts with daily practices in that room of...

What if you stopped being so predictable? What if you shook things up? What if you were the opposite of what you usually are? What would happen? This is something I also dared myself to do. This week I’ve been sharing little dares—behaviors to stop doing—just to see what happens. It’s been fun. And it’s about to get interesting! What if you stopped being so predictable? Mentions: Podcast – Spontaneous and unexpectedPodcast – Experience each moment as new and fresh Grab my FREE Mental Fitness E-...

I came across an article in The Atlantic called, No One Cares. It captured my attention. Caring about what other people think can be debilitating. It’s been so for me. Today’s dare is to experiment with what would happen if you stopped caring about the supposed critics. This isn’t any easy feat but it is one worth trying. In today’s Whisper, I offer a simple practice to give it a go. The Atlantic – No One Cares Grab my FREE Mental Fitness E-Book and Cross-Training Grid Join my next round of IN ...

What are your tendencies to force things to happen? How do you manipulate people or situations in order to make outcomes shift in your favor? This is a cringe-worthy topic. This week I encourage you to look at how you force things to happen with your family, then at work. What else are you forcing events, dinners, appointments, meetings, friendships? And the big practice… what if you stopped? Let’s find out. Mentions:Podcast – Force. Fix. Flee Book – On The Verge: Wake up, Show up and Shine Gra...

Are you a fixer? Is your tendency to always try to make situations better? Do you try to make people behave a certain way so that you’re not uncomfortable or inconvenienced? Ouch! These are tough questions to answer. It’s okay, I was a fixer too. I finally admitted to being addicted to fixing. And when I broke myself of this habit, my life changed. I encourage you to give it a try. Mentions:Podcast – Stop fixing. Start being.Podcast – Force. Fix. Flee Book – On The Verge: Wake up, Show up and S...

A few years ago I did my first Silent Retreat. I stopped talking for three days. It blew my mind. I couldn’t believe I had waited 40 plus years to stop talking for a few days. I started applying the idea of “stopping” to different behaviors. I’d ask myself questions. What if I stopped consuming news for three days? What if I stopped worrying about my kids? What if I stopped fixing, forcing, doubting? And the list goes on. This week, I will be encouraging you to experiment with this inquiry as we...

What does it take to own your power? What will it take for you to stand tall, be authentic, be self authoring? These are questions I’ve written at the top of my journal for the last, let’s just say 20 years! Owning your power—for me—is being self authoring. It’s not needing acknowledgement of others. It’s not needing to talk to the experts before making a decision. Being in your own power in not worrying about what the critics are saying. In the end, being in your own power is having the confide...

What does it take to truly trust yourself? This is a massive question. One of the most common remarks I hear from the women I work with is that they question their own judgment. They question their direction, their passions and purpose. Why do we do this and what will it take for us to finally, once and for all, look to ourselves first? What does it take for us to trust ourselves before we seek the acknowledgement of experts out there? Let’s find out! Mentions:Trust your geniusWe’re heading tow...

What does it take to speak your truth? Practice. That’s all I have to say. Practice speaking your truth and you will become more graceful at doing so. How do I know this? Oh, I have learned this the hard way, my friend. I have held back. I have played small. I have not said what I mean. I have said things in a sticky awkward way. You get the gist. I love this topic. Mentions: #71: Speak your truth. Find your Ground#88: Can you handle the truth? Grab my FREE Mental Fitness E-Book and Cross-Trai...

I’m feeling very brave and bold these days. I want to talk to you about what it takes to be more confident. Today, I share one simple exercise. It helps me to go way down deep inside and start to build a deep sense of capacity and confidence. I love this practice It’s called “Eat the Ugly Frog First.” Mentions: #361 – Eat the Ugly Frog First Grab my FREE Mental Fitness E-Book and Cross-Training Grid Join my next round of IN THE ARENA – a 4-week mastermind for women focused on building communit...

When you feel your best, you do your best. And it spreads out to the world. My purpose—and my passion—is to help you feel better fast. And it starts with consistent daily action. When you are consistent, even for just three days, you move the needle on how you feel. It changes everything. Your whole outlook on yourself and life can be brighter and lighter in just three day. Mentions: #315 – Feel Good First Grab my FREE Mental Fitness E-Book and Cross-Training Grid Join my next round of IN THE...

EXPLORE is Mental Fitness Core Practice #5. Find out why you want to intentionally include exploring in your every day activities. Intro to Mindfulness Series My favorite Curiosity Practice Try This Micro-Practice To Find Your Flow Grab my FREE Mental Fitness E-Book and Cross-Training Grid Join my next round of IN THE ARENA – a 4-week mastermind for women focused on building community and cross-training for mental fitness. Step 1 in building your mental fitness is the Amare Happy Mind Pack—my ...

CONNECT is Mental Fitness Core Practice #5. Discover the levels of connection—including self, source, nature and other— and how to, above all else, prioritize connecting every day. Some of my favorite Daily Whispers to CONNECT – Why you need to leave your busy life every day– Pointing everything back to you– Two ways to study yourself Grab my FREE Mental Fitness E-Book and Cross-Training Grid Join my next round of IN THE ARENA – a 4-week mastermind for women focused on building community and c...

SLEEP is your Mental Fitness Core Practice #3. There is no substitute for a full night’s sleep. If you want to win your day – every day – learn why deep sleep is essential to feeling bright and clear upon waking. Recommended: Amare’s – Omega 3 infoSleep Plus infoOrder – Omega 3 / Sleep Plus Mental Fitness: Maximizing Mood, Motivation, & Mental Wellness by Optimizing the Brain-Body-Biome by Dr. Shawn Talbott Grab my FREE Mental Fitness E-Book and Cross-Training Grid Join my next round of IN TH...

NOURISH is Core Practice #2. Learn how your gut health directly impacts your mental health and why food diversity and supplementation are essential for optimal mental fitness. Recommended: Amare’s – Omega 3 infoSleep Plus infoOrder – Omega 3 / Sleep Plus Mental Fitness: Maximizing Mood, Motivation, & Mental Wellness by Optimizing the Brain-Body-Biome by Dr. Shawn Talbott Grab my FREE Mental Fitness E-Book and Cross-Training Grid Join my next round of IN THE ARENA – a 4-week mastermind for wom...