Dr. Glenn Livingston – Get Out of Your Own Damn Way Podcast

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Listen in as Dr. Glenn Livingston enlightens us about how to move past food cravings without the drama.

“I deserve what I genuinely need. I’m done harming myself with food. I’m going to seek what I genuinely need.” – Dr. Glenn Livingston

ABOUT THIS GUEST:  Dr. Glenn Livingston is a veteran psychologist and long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. Dr. Glenn’s work, theories, and research have been published in major periodicals. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer the overweight and/or food obsessed male, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants. Most important, however, was his own personal journey out of obesity and food prison to a normal, healthy weight and a much more lighthearted relationship with food. www.neverbingeagain.com

3 Steps That Help You Take Charge of Your Internal Business & Live a More Fulfilling Life by Barbara Iuliano

Guest Post by Barbara Iuliano

Getting out of your own damn way is one slice of the cake, if you want the legendary cherry, you’ve got to get others out of the way too.

Sabotage, toxicity, and self-doubt were my trustworthy associates. My extreme insecurities constantly met their payroll demands so they stayed for longer than they should of. Almost getting used to having such detrimental employees, I realized that my inner business was burning to ashes.

When something doesn’t work for you, it works against you. Even though it took me a long time to fire these three partners, once I realized my inner and outer operations where worth much more, it became a simple and aligned task.

Every once in a while they come back asking for their jobs, but I filled their positions with self-love, self-belief, and self-respect. Three employees that I make sure get constant bonuses and feel at home while they work with me.

The thing is, to get to this level of business, we have to do a lot of work on our own. Work that at first feels unrewarding, unfulfilling, and borderline impossible.

So how do we take charge of our inner empire?

Everyone will face a different journey and encounter distinct obstacles; however, I believe that if you follow these 3 steps there is no way that your inner institution will not begin to shift.

Get The Right Kind of Support!

Friends and family are great but they may not have the training or awareness to help you move past the emotional turmoil. Sometimes they may even bring you down or hurt you more. If you are ready to do so, look for a good coach to assist you with your confidence. A lot of them offer complimentary sessions so try a few out to find one that meets your needs and style.

Don’t Be Afraid to Kick People Out

You’ll never be able to let go of your internally damaging associates if you don’t let go of your real life harmful friends, family members, partners, or co-workers. Some people will just continue to bring you down because they have their own issues and insecurities. It is your right to decide who you allow into your life and who you don’t.

Do One Thing You Don’t Believe You Can Do     

Don’t be afraid to prove yourself wrong every month. Start small and work your way up. If you don’t think you can cook, find a basic recipe and make it. If you you don’t believe you can run, start by walking and consecutively speeding your legs up. Every time you do something you didn’t think possible, you gain leadership back within your own inner establishment.

There was a point of my life where I knew that if I wanted to believe in myself and be happy then I had to do these three things. I cut off destructive relationship, I proved myself I could do things I thought I couldn’t, and eventually when the time was opportune I got support. This is how I ended up with not just my cherry on top, but a whole bakery where I roast personal fulfillment and satisfaction on the daily.

ABOUT THIS GUEST: Barbara Iuliano is a certified life and confidence coach, currently studying Mind-Body Transformational Psychology at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. As the founder of her coaching practice Starland Coaching, Barbara empowers women like herself to lead the lives they always dreamed of but never thought possible. She recently embarked on a mission to help female entrepreneurs get confident in front of the camera. In her new challenge, The Art of Video Confidence, she helps them bust through insecurities, deal with critics, and overcome perfectionism and procrastination. www.starlandcoaching.com

Listen to Barbara’s Get Out of Your Own Damn Way podcast interview HERE.

Barbara Iuliano – Get Out of Your Own Damn Way Podcast

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Listen in as Barbara Iuliano shares how to boost confidence and experience profound transformation.

“Not victimizing yourself is transformational.” – Barbara Iuliano

ABOUT THIS GUEST: Barbara Iuliano is a certified life and confidence coach, currently studying Mind-Body Transformational Psychology at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. As the founder of her coaching practice Starland Coaching, Barbara empowers women like herself to lead the lives they always dreamed of but never thought possible. She recently embarked on a mission to help female entrepreneurs get confident in front of the camera. In her new challenge, The Art of Video Confidence, she helps them bust through insecurities, deal with critics, and overcome perfectionism and procrastination. www.starlandcoaching.com

5 Questions to Ask to Help You Break Through Your Comfort Zone by Kate Wan

Guest Post by Kate Wan

I stand on the edge, not knowing if I am shivering from the cold or the fear. There is only one way down from here and I can literally feel my feet and legs shaking in my ski boots. I can feel my heart racing, thumping through my chest. My palms are sweating and the self-talk in my head is buzzing, “who do you think you are?”, “I’m not good enough,” “You’ll never be able to do it.” I want to jump but to say I am a little nervous would be an understatement.

I decide to do it….

I jump…

When we talk about being outside our comfort zone we all have different ideas of what this means. For some it is building up the courage to talk to that girl, putting their hand up for that big promotion, speaking in public or deciding to make a life change, or simply telling the truth.

When I think of being outside my comfort zone I think of this…I think of standing at the top of a mountain full of fresh powder, at the top of a run – maybe it’s full of trees or moguls, it always appears incredibly steep and yet I always chose to take the leap.

I have had these feelings of fear many times in my life; going to a new school as a teenager, traveling overseas for the first time, stepping up to grow my business, or the time I got to fly a plane or jump out of one, to when I have dived with sharks or been in an inflatable zodiac boat in the icy Antarctic waters looking for a humpback whale, only to look down and see it’s eye ball staring up at us as it glided effortlessly under our boat.

Sometimes it is having the courage to watch my children as they do that ski run ahead of me.

As Brene Brown says “you can’t get to courage without walking through vulnerability” and I know that every time I have gone to step out of my comfort zone, I have found my raw self, sitting there feeling vulnerable.

The Cambridge dictionary defines comfort zone as “A situation in which you feel comfortable and in which your ability and determination are not being tested.”

Don’t get me wrong – one of my favorite things to do is to sit on my lounge with a glass of wine in my hand, watching a movie with my family. I also need this in my life, it is easy, safe and comfortable to be relaxed and surrounded by my loved ones.

Maybe it is a result of turning 40 this year, but I find myself looking inward, curious as to why I keep pushing myself out of my comfort zone? I am not an adrenaline junkie; it is somehow deeper than that. The truth is, that when I step outside of my comfort zone, I am learning new things, living life to the fullest, experiencing something exciting, knowing that when I move past the fear, that is where the magic happens.

5 Questions to Ask to Help You Break Through Your Comfort Zone.

1. Am I hesitating on doing this because it is “wrong” or because I have fear?

Sometimes when we get that funny feeling in our stomach it is our instincts, but other times it is nerves. If it is nerves, maybe this is something worth trying.

2. When I am old or on my deathbed, will I look back and wish I had lived life more to the full?

This is a reminder that we should not wait on “tomorrow” or “someday,” to do what we desire. Today, in the moment, holds the best and most definitive time to do a thing.

3. What is important about doing this? Why am I doing it?

The reason behind doing something is the ultimate motivator – or sometimes it’s the warning bell saying not to do it.

4. How will you feel when you have done this?

Is the reward worth it? If you can imagine feelings of pride and accomplishment maybe it is worth a shot.

5. If you still cannot decide, think of someone you admire and respect. Ask yourself what you admire about that person – what advice do you think they would give you in this situation?

This question sometimes helps me see the forest from the trees – to remove the cloud of emotion and find the best path forward.

So, next time you find yourself sitting on the edge of a decision with your palms sweating and your knees shaking, I hope you choose to live life to the fullest and to step up and be the best version of yourself.

If you are interested in finding out how to live a more courageous life and achieve your goals, click here  to receive our FREE Action Guide with strategies I share with my high end coaching clients.

ABOUT THIS GUEST:  With over 15 years behind her, Kate has been a leading businesswoman worldwide. She has worked in four countries and has dominated in her role—opening multiple businesses with responsibilities including managing profitability, recruiting, mentoring, coaching and training. Kate has also organized, facilitated or spoken at over 50 speaking engagements, conferences, seminars and meetings in a year. With some of these events pushing the 1,000’s mark, held around the world. Be there five participants or 500 Kate comes with the same action packed methods to increase your productivity and equip you with the skills to inspire yourself and others to step up and be a leader who is “courageously real”. tradesecretsconsultants.com

Listen to Kate’s Get Out of Your Own Damn Way podcast interview HERE.

Kate Wan – Get Out of Your Own Damn Way Podcast

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Listen in as Kate Wan chats about the power of pushing through fear to reach our juicy goals.

“Whenever I’m questioning something I stop and think…what if I don’t do it…what about the people it could help. Thinking about them helps me take that extra step or jump off that mountain.” – Kate Wan

ABOUT THIS GUEST: With over 15 years behind her, Kate has been a leading businesswoman worldwide. She has worked in four countries and has dominated in her role—opening multiple businesses with responsibilities including managing profitability, recruiting, mentoring, coaching and training. Kate has also organized, facilitated or spoken at over 50 speaking engagements, conferences, seminars and meetings in a year. With some of these events pushing the 1,000’s mark, held around the world. Be there five participants or 500 Kate comes with the same action packed methods to increase your productivity and equip you with the skills to inspire yourself and others to step up and be a leader who is “courageously real”. tradesecretsconsultants.com

The strategies in this Get It Done Action Guide are what Kate has used with global business leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches, authors and elite athletes to help them “Get Out of Their Own Damn Way” and make massive impact in their lives.  Also, if you have ever dreamt of having a website that can make you money,  a memorable brand that creates massive impact and professional photos that make you look and feel gorgeous… and you want it all done quickly – this is for you.

You Are the Way by Elyse Hughes

Guest Post by Elyse Hughes

Ever felt imprisoned by your own insistence to self-sabotage?

There have been times where I’ve looked up from my life and everything in it has been a distraction, self-imposed obstacle, addiction or belief to keep me headed in the opposite direction of my truth.

My behaviors kept me small. Hidden. Miserable. Stuck. Denying my true purpose. Cutting myself off from the world and running from the one person who needed the most love and support . . .

ME.

The self-sabotage really worked! It sheltered me from all the pain, frustration, confusion, depression, hopelessness and struggle that I’ve weathered as someone who’s chosen to fully live my purpose. To go all-in on my dreams. Quit jobs. Make irrational decisions guided by my heart.

Believing in myself has been hard. The hardest thing I’ve ever freaking done. Showing up for myself everyday and moving forward no matter what, giving myself credit . . . well, it’s taken more SelfLove and gusto than I knew I had.

And damn, it’s been amazing. A downright Miracle.

When it comes to Getting Out Of Your Own Damn Way, this quote from Willie Jolley says it all:

“It’s painful either way.”

When I was trapped in a body on fire, covered in red, flaky, itchy as hell psoriasis – it was excruciating. When I hated myself so much I had to get wasted every night to numb the reality I created – it was exhausting. When I couldn’t get through a day without at least 1 pack of cigarettes down the chute – it felt hopeless.

Every SelfLoving choice I’ve had to make since, has been Uncomfortable. New. Exciting. Scary. Painful.

And So Worth It.

I got down with the fact that I’m Worth It. And guess what? So Are You.

One of my fave spiritual guides, Matt Kahn said, “Our job is not to get out of our own way. Our job is to realize we are our own way.”

Embracing that can be absolutely terrifying. It’s not easy. It’s a process.

Bottom Line: You’re So Worth It.

Dare to be your own way. Step into your destined path. Walk with purpose. Express your being. Create your life.

Jim Carey tells a story about how his family became destitute at a time when his dad was fired from a job he didn’t even like anyway. After seeing the unfulfilling path his father chose in the name of “safety” get shattered to bits, he decided, “You can fail at what you don’t want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.”

Follow Your Happy and never look back.

lotsa love ~elyse

ABOUT THIS GUEST: Elyse Hughes is a TEDx Speaker, Writer and #HolisticJunkie that eases the process of lifestyle transformation. After healing herself of a debilitating skin condition and losing over 100 pounds through diet, she shares a message of converting addictions into SelfLove. With a thriving community on live platforms like Periscope, she simplifies health, making it doable, fun and lasting. www.elysehughes.com

Listen to Elyse’s Get Out of Your Own Damn Way podcast interview HERE.