Before Matt LeBris became an award-winning entrepreneur, nationally coveted speaker, and a top-ranked podcast host, he had plenty of hurdles to overcome. From losing his dream of playing professional sports at 17 years old after a devastating injury on the baseball diamond, failing out of college, feeling “lost,” and being kicked out of two high schools, Matt’s journey is the perfect example of how anybody can overcome the challenges life throws our way and achieve their own personal definition of success.
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There is an almost constant tug-of-war going on inside working moms. They are pulled between wanting what’s best for their career, and what’s best for their kids. Welcome to The Working Mom’s Guide to Sanity podcast, your go-to resource for support, advice, and inspiration as you navigate the challenges of balancing your ambitious career dreams, and your family. Each week, we’ll bring you interviews with powerhouse working moms to share their insights on how they manage to find sanity while juggling their demanding jobs and kids. So, whether you’re listening on your commute to work, during your lunch break, or while running errands, we’re here to support you and help you achieve your goals as a working mom. Tune in to The Working Mom’s Guide to Sanity podcast and join our community of like-minded moms who are torn between their kids and careers like you are!
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Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Is your Pelvic Floor trying to tell you something?
Do you pee a little when you sneeze, cough, or laugh?
In this episode, I welcome Courtney Virden—a fitness trainer and holistic coach who’s spent the last over 20 years helping women strengthen their pelvic floor, heal their Diastasis Recti (aka mommy pooch), and feel more confident in their skin.
We talked about everything from pelvic floor physical therapy to how to teach our daughters about pelvic floor health at any age.
Show Notes
(03:16) Introduction to Courtney and her work to help women strengthen their pelvic floors
(08:43) Are Kegel exercises helping or hurting us?
(11:39) Health knowledge can change over time
(14:32) How stress is jacking-up our bodies
(15:56) Shame associated with some of the exercises
(18:44) How to make sure you have the right tools for the job at hand
(20:16) Post-pregnancy issues
(25:30) How much time do you need to commit to PF exercises?
(26:38) Can “body positivity” go too far?
(28:47) How to check your own body for issues
Courtney’s links:
Website: https://icoremethod.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/icoremethod/
Podcast: YouTube Videos
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Witch. Temptress. Snow Queen.
For ages, labels like these have been used to malign women and deny their leadership potential. Now, we’re reclaiming them.
I chat with author Jocelyn Davis about her new book Insubordinate and the twelve timeless female archetypes she has reimagined and refreshed with stories of literary and everyday women who fought, cajoled, commanded, schemed, or blasted their way free of the chains that bound them.
We talk about how to discover your personal types, along with inspiration and strategies for expanding your range, tapping your inner power, and unleashing your natural leadership in work and life.
Show Notes
(02:53) Can you be fired for being "insubordinate" and is it a blessing?
(06:20) Common labels and archetypes thrust upon women in leadership roles
(08:44) “The Empress” is one of the archetypes with a great chance of success at the corporate world
(10:09) How understanding your archetype helps you identify your own strengths and weaknesses
(12:27) Why sometimes the worst critics of women in the workplace are other women
(14:48) “The Temptress” archetype explained
(16:24) Why Archetypes are not fixed and many of us contain elements from different ones
(17:40) Is it easier to pretend to be another Archetype in the WFH environment?
(18:47) How to leverage your Archetype to help develop your personal brand
(20:34) How to show up and lead with quiet influence
(24:33) Some tips for applying quiet influence in the workplace
Creating a sense of participation for your team
Jocelyn’s links:
Website: https://www.jocelynrdavis.com/
Books: Insubordinate and The Art of Quiet Influence and The Greats on Leadership: Classic Wisdom for Modern Managers
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Is trauma trapped in your body?
Very likely.
In this episode, I welcome Jess Cording—a registered dietitian, integrative nutrition health coach, podcaster, and author with a passion for helping others simplify their wellness routine, break up with overthinking, and stand up to stress.
We talked about everything from how trauma can present in the body, to binge eating, and your sex life. Jess offers valuable insight into an area that’s rarely explored.
Show Notes
(03:20) Jess’ Journey
(06:06) Why many addictions fly under the radar due to being socially acceptable
(07:44) The real cost of Workaholism
(11:04) How to reach people who find themselves in depths of workaholism
(13:01) Why is it so hard for us to rest?
(15:13) Why emergencies have the potential to focus your mind on what matters
(19:56) Angels signs from those who have passed
(22:54) Physical signs and red flags that your body is hiding trauma
(24:27) Trauma and your sex life
(27:38) Can binge eating be a symptom of trauma?
(30:09) Some initial steps to take when recovering from trauma
Jess’ links:
Website: jessicacordingnutrition.com
Books: The Farewell Tour and The Little Book of Game Changers
IG: jesscording
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
We've all been there.
Mom guilt, or the feeling of inadequacy and guilt that many mothers experience when we feel like we aren't doing enough for our kids, can actually be a good thing in some cases.
In this episode, I'll share 4 Ways to Embrace Working “Mom Guilt” and use it to your benefit.
However, it's important to note that excessive mom guilt can also be harmful and lead to negative self-talk, anxiety, and burnout. It's important to find a balance and practice self-compassion as a mother.
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
There is a common misconception that in order to earn more money, you need to succumb to the "grind" and most likely, a job that is "meh" or not in soul alignment.
In this mini-episode, I'll share why that's the opposite of true, and how you can plan your escape--and not leave any money on the table.
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Jenny Hutt is a working mom who engages in honest, humorous conversations on a variety of topics and issues - from the news, to grieving the loss of a loved one- from being a mother and wife to transforming the body and mind on her show "Just Jenny".
I wanted to chat with her about how she juggles it all, and remains sane (at least on most days).
Jenny's Links
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Jon Paul Crimi was one of the most sought-after celebrity trainers and sober coaches in the country. Then one day, he unexpectedly found himself in a breathwork class and had a massive transformation that first time. Knowing he had to share this technique, he not only began teaching breathwork, but developed his own unique style and quickly began selling out breathwork classes all over Los Angeles.
We chatted about the power of the breath and how it can be a great vehicle for trauma release.
(01:29) There are many techniques that go under the umbrella of breath work; Jon's method is "circular breathing"
(06:59) Jon's take on the current trend of psychedelic medicines: they can be good, but expensive and time-consuming
(10:01) A major benefit of breath work, compared to other forms of therapy, is that it is ACCESSIBLE
(15:42) How breath-work has the potential to bring up a lot of difficult and locked up emotions
(18:36) If the effects of breath work accumulate over time, how often should a person do it?
(20:15) What is cyclical breathing and how do you do it?
(22:04) Breathing techniques for kids
(24:07) The Five Day Emotional Detox
(30:26) Why working on yourself is not only important for your own sake, but also for your children's sake
(32:45) Why the quality of your relationships is in direct proportion to the quality of your communication
(33:35) Are you looking for solutions or compassion?
(36:03) The importance of setting boundaries with other people
JP's Links
https://breathewithjp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jonpaulcrimi/
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Fast forward to today, Matt is a beacon of light through his work, which has positively impacted many lives throughout the globe as he is in pursuit of his North Star goal – impacting 1 billion lives. Today, Matt serves as the Founder of 1B Branding, an NYC-based branding agency, the Host of the top-ranked podcast, Decoding Success, a nationally coveted public speaker, and a philanthropist within the NY collegiate entrepreneurial ecosystem and beyond.
Show Notes
(01:28) Matt grew up in Queens NY. What part of his upbringing in that environment played a role in how he developed his mindset? (03:51) Matt's journey to creating Decoding Success and interviewing some of the most successful people of our time (06:18) Is there a link between success in later life and rough childhoods? (09:19) Why it is that at each stage of life, you tend to attract what you are (09:50) Matt's perspective on cutting people from your life when you reach the next level (14:32) Advice for people who are looking to attract success and successful people into their life Events + Perspective = Outcome. Matt explains The Energy Bus (17:03) Is the culture of grind and hustle the thing that is going to get you to success? (23:06) Matt's definition of success- Define your PASSION and pursue it RELENTLESSLY (24:58) How he was able to predict the massive popularity of podcasting (28:19) Closing thoughts
Matt's Links
https://mattlebris.com/
https://www.instagram.com/matt_lebris/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlebrisnyc/
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
In this episode, I interview Kim Shapira- author of "This is What You Are Really Hungry For" we talk everythihg food.
Kim also is a celebrity dietitian and nutrition therapist with 23 years of expertise under her belt including work in hospitals, sports clinics, addiction centers, and universities-- so we can trust her advice.
(01:09) Obsessing over food is NOT wellness (03:44) How external conditioning can affect our relationship with our food (06:14) HOw do we make sure our kids are eating healthy, but not give them a complex in doing so? (09:48) What are some of the biggest food related obstacles Kim's clients face? (12:39) Elizabeth shares a personal story about her fears relating to food (14:58) The effect of the COVID pandemic on people's food habits. (16:18) Body acceptance trends are good, but what is Kim's advice for people who are genuinely unhealthy? (20:08) Kim walks us through her method. Eat what you love, eat when your hungry and other ways of thinking. (32:12) Intermittent fasting: Yay or Nay? (34:38) What happens the day you finally lose the weight? How to sustain your weight loss (36:11) Is walking 10k steps per day, really needed? (37:37) Is it possible to drink too much water? (38:43) How much sleep do women really need?
Kim's Links
website
IG
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
In this episode, I welcome Elizabeth Rosenberg—medium and founder of branding agency the Good Advice Company.
We talked about the power that comes from leveraging the power of your Akashic Records to create your professional brand. Plus how to overcome the stigma of being spiritual in Corporate America.
Show Notes
(01:35) What are the Akashic records?
(07:22) If you are unable to translate the messages from beyond, or you deny them, can this take a toll on your body?
(09:11) What led Elizabeth to the realization that she is receiving messages from another realm
(12:33) How you can receive messages
(13:58) Facing the stigma of coming out as a medium while also being professionally established
(27:04) Are all medium readings tapping into the Akashic records?
(29:38) How mediumship informs Elizabeth's professional branding sessions
(37:53) Do we all have free will or is our destiny pre-determined?
(39:11) Where to reach out for a reading and a personal branding session
Elizabeth’s links:
Website: http://www.thegoodadvicecompany.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethrosenberg/
Twitter: LOFTMKT