Earn Your Happy

Any WWE fans out there? Regardless if you are or not, you’re going to love the conversation I had with WWE and Total Divas star, Nia Jax. As a plus-size model and TV star, she is busting body stereotypes left and right and wants other women to unapologetically own who they uniquely are, too.   Tune in to hear how Nia’s journey brought her to the WWE, what she had to overcome to get there and how she uses that platform now to empower other women. --      Questions Asked in This Episode: When you were younger, was becoming a WWE star a dream of yours? Where did you have to go mentally in order to show up at your WWE tryout? What made you keep going? What would tell someone who is waiting for the perfect moment to do something? What is something that because of a no has made you stronger? What is something that you are extremely grateful for right now? Why do thinking it’s so important for women right now to use their voices and platforms? What is something you wish more people knew about you? What have you learned to embrace about yourself that before you wished was different? What are some boundaries you’ve had to set in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle and mindset?   In This Episode We Talk about: How Nia got her start in the WWE How she’s helped bust stereotypes The importance of taking action before you’re ready Why WWE is the perfect for Nia How the NO’s lead to your perfect fit What drives Nia to do what she does Women’s empowerment Being different and owning it   Quotes:   “Don’t wait on your wait.”   “Right now I’m as good as I’m going to get today.”   “Women need to use their voice so they’re not settling for anything less than they deserve.”   -- There’s one thing that’s painfully clear when someone steps in the ring with Nia Jax: She’s not like most women. The 6-foot-tall Jax has towered over other women for as long as she can recall. She was kicked out of activities like karate, kickboxing and judo as a child because someone always ended up getting hurt at her hands. Though Jax eventually turned her attention toward the world of modeling, she still hungered for competition. A cousin of The Rock, she made her way to the WWE Performance Center where she learned to harness her aggression in the squared circle. She immediately blew away all other Superstars in terms of power, claiming all of the WWE Performance Center’s female lifting records. Unsurprisingly, Jax has dominated her competition since her debut, squeezing the air out of her opponents with a crushing bear hug before viciously slamming them into the mat to earn the victory. She carried that power with her to Raw as a surprise selection in the 2016 WWE Brand Extension Draft and immediately established herself as a future power player in the Women’s division. From day one, Jax claimed that greatness was her destiny. Her size and power may ensure that she reaches it sooner than anyone expects.   Resources: IG: @niajaxwwe FB: facebook.com/JaxWWE http://www.wwe.com/superstars/nia-jax   Monday Night Raw on USA Network Mondays, 8 p.m. EST   Total Divas on E! Wednesdays, 9 p.m. EST     Checkout my website at https://loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.

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  I just returned a few days ago from my third trip to the Costa Rican jungles and it was such an awesome trip – even though every time I go, I feel a ton of resistance around it. And that’s because it throws me out of my routine (and it’s a LONG journey to get there).   But here’s what this trip helped me with this round – it forced me to take time for myself. It forced me to just sit in quiet in nature (with the occasional monkey making his presence known). You see up until Costa Rica, I was a feeling a little blocked creatively, which was super frustrating because I had a talk to prepare for and an eCourse to come up with. But on the flight home – because I allowed myself the space to let that creativity come flowing back in – the ideas poured out! I couldn’t believe how easy it felt.   Now, you might be saying, “This doesn’t apply to me because I’m not creative.” Newsflash – you ARE creative!   “We are all creative beings.”   You create and put things out in the world every single day – and there are more forms than you think. It’s not just writing, designing or painting. There is an outlet that makes you feel alive – you just need to tune in to find out what it is.   Now as you can imagine, while we need to practice creative space all year round, with the holiday upon us, it’s more important than ever to create space so we don’t lose our marbles when family and friends visit. So just like I stated above, you must carve out time just for you.   Schedule in your time and practice fierce boundaries for parties or other commitments that don’t excite you. No is a complete sentence and you aren’t responsible for making everyone happy. Use the holidays for what they were meant for – joy and connection.   Ask yourself, “What do I need each week to ensure a happy, healthy holiday season for myself?”   I challenge you to look at your calendar and make those unbreakable “space making” appointments with yourself. In order to create and transform we must find that space.   Let me know how you do! I love hearing from you!   Happy Thanksgiving!       In This Episode You Will Learn:   Why we need to create space for ourselves regularly – especially during the holiday season How scheduling appointments for yourself is crucial How to set fierce boundaries   Resources:   Free 14-Day HoliBurn Challenge Nov. 27-Dec. 10 – Go to https://loriharder.com/challenge to register!   Check out my website at https://loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.

  I came across my guest, Wes Chapman, as I was preparing for my TedX Talk and couldn’t stop thinking about his story. With a tumultuous childhood from day one including abuse in numerous forms and being told that he was too broken to fix, Wes is walking proof that we are only who we choose to believe we are.   Now Wes has committed his life to helping others who feel or have been told they are “broken” and encourages everyone to take control of their lives, ditch the victim mentality and get into hero mode. Listen in as Wes vulnerably takes us through his journey of rediscovering his self-worth and identity and how it led him to an entrepreneurial career of helping others.   --      Questions Asked in This Episode: How do we start to tap into or figure out our self-worth? Did you have something that was holding you back and if so, how did you go about taking the steps to move past it? What is something you are most excited about? Is there anything in your life that you’re still grabbing at even though it’s not making you happy? What are some of your favorite ways to connect with family and friends?   In This Episode We Talk about: Wes’s tumultuous childhood and how he gained both his self-worth and identity back and how it led him to help others How to tap into your self-worth Why we need to truly understand empathy Letting go of the past and taking your power back Self-control and self-understanding Taking responsibility for the past in order to take control of your life The power of labels, how they create your identity and how limiting they are Why environment is crucial to your well-being Getting back to where you find peace and comfort Disconnecting from technology (and how Wes suggests doing it)   Quotes:   “Put the victim to bed and wake the hero up instead.”   “Your brain only understands what it’s experienced.”   “Anything that’s in the rear-view mirror you can 100% take ownership of that.”   “If you can positively think your way into a great life, you can negatively think your way into a crappy life.”   “Rip the labels off – you are what you choose to be.”   “The day of excuses is over.”   “I don’t believe in controlling other people; I believe in people controlling themselves.”   -- Wes’s message of “waking up the hero” has been adopted by thousands of people around the world. He draws from his unique life experiences to deeply connect with people of all backgrounds, creeds and beliefs. He is the founder of A HUMAN PROJECT, an organization that incubates creative, scalable solutions to systemic problems and gathers together the greatest minds to solve global issues in education, health and society.   With a background in technology, design and entrepreneurship, Wes has worked with clients like Verizon, Microsoft, A&E and has been the recipient of multiple “App of the Year” awards from Apple. He holds patents on several medical advancements. His work has been covered in multiple media outlets and publications, including: INC, CBS, TechCrunch, ABC, Forbes and many others.   As a speaker, Wes has shared the stage with eminent business owners and thought leader alike, including: Robert Herjavec, Sheri Salata, Gary Vaynerchuk, Randy Jackson, Peter Diamandis and many others.   And as co-creator of THE HUMAN GATHERING – named “The #1 Leadership Conference” by Forbes, Wes is consistently bringing together today’s foremost leaders in business, technology, philanthropy and the arts.   Resources: AHumanProject.com WakeTheHero.com   IG: @wesleydchapman FB: facebook.com/wesleydchapman   Checkout my website at https://loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook. .

For the past month, I’ve been feeling a lack of inspiration, and when that feeling comes up, shortly after the feelings of unworthiness and not being good enough pop their heads back in the picture. It brings back glimpses of the crushing anxiety that I once faced. I knew it was time to start bringing the joy back into my routine (did I mention how much I love routine?).   So I decided to enlist the help of a coach. I needed more than the cheerleader voice in my own head – I needed compassion from someone who’s been there.   “I don’t want all of the things I’ve wished for to be wished away because I’m anxious.”   Even though I’m happy and grateful for all of the amazing things that are happening in my life and business, I was also getting bored. In order to do that I knew I needed to shake things up a bit and change up my routine   “Even creatures of habit need to shake things up.”   But this creature over here LOVES her routine and has a ton of resistance when it comes to changing it – even if it’s doing things that I like to do. Anyone else? In order change my thoughts around the new, I needed to find the routine and grounding in it.   Keep in mind these changes in your routine don’t need to be big – start small! What could you start with? I wanna know! Be sure to comment below or on Instagram – I love hearing!   In This Episode You Will Learn:   Why doing new and different things helps eliminate boredom What to with the resistance of changing things up How doing the smallest of things can relieve anxiety   Resources:   The Bliss Project 2018 March 2-4, 2019 | Newport Beach, CA http://www.TheBlissProject.info   Checkout my website at http://loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.

  Warning: As I recorded this episode, my palms were sweating – I can’t make this up. And that’s because as the episode title suggests, I am getting super vulnerable and super transparent. Ever since I started writing my book, I’ve been in full-on creative mode. I want to create and I crave creating – in ALL different forms. Even as I’ve been the busiest I’ve ever been, I’ve made it a priority because my ideas had to come out. “Creating the time to get creative has opened up in an insane vortex of things I want to do.”  To name a few of my creative outlets – dance, guitar and now…wait for it…spoken word. I’ve been receiving massive downloads recently that have spurred me to delve into this arena. And today, I’m going to share one of my poems with you. Look, I’m not a rapper or poet…but maybe I am?  “Who are we not to claim these titles even though we haven’t done them if it’s coming through us?” I am so grateful that I have my mastermind women, Lindsay and Danette, to act as a reminder of my soul’s wishes. If your soul calls you to do something – do it! Don’t judge, just get those ideas up and out! It really does help if you have a person or two who you can share your ideas with. Hint: You know it’s life-shifting when you have a “full-body yes and a full-brain hell no!”   I hope you enjoy the poem I share. I now dare you to be vulnerable with me and share with me what it felt like to express yourself. I can’t wait to hear!   In This Episode You Will Learn:   How to show up as your true self to the world About the importance of creating time to get creative Why you need to get your ideas up and out  Resources:   The Bliss Project 2018 March 2-4, 2019 | Newport Beach, CA http://www.TheBlissProject.info   Checkout my website at https://loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.

  If you’re a knowledge junkie like me or looking to figure out why you can’t seem to find balance in your life, my conversation with author and Ayurvedic expert, Sahara Rose will likely set off a lightbulb or two for you – at least it did for me.   Be sure to listen in as Sahara explains her personal journey with Ayurveda and how you too can gain more balance in your life by figuring out your own mind body type (dosha). It may be easier than you think!   --     Questions Asked in This Episode: Can you tell us your story and how you came to be an expert on Ayurveda? Did you find that a lot of self-healing happened when you wrote your book? What are the different mind body (dosha) types? How can we help our bodies feel better and more at ease? What is the smallest thing we can do to start shifting and noticing the ways in which we feel better? How did eating for your mind body type affect your mentally? What opened up for you? What started showing up for you when you started to change your habits? What did you do/think about in order to shift gears? Are you incorporating all three doshas into your eating and exercising habits? What are some of the biggest (and most important) takeaways that you would love people to implement in order to feel shifts?   In This Episode We Talk about: Sahara’s path that led her to Ayurveda Healing yourself to find your purpose Ayurveda’s three different mind/body types (doshas) How to determine your Vikruti (the levels of each dosha that you were created with) Foods that are beneficial for each mind body type (dosha) Why it’s important to know what your body is retaining The benefits of consuming warmer foods and beverages to aid in digestion Practical but effective ways to help each dosha type feel better or make a shift Balancing your energies for different stages of life Developing an inner awareness and developing the subtle practice of knowing yourself   Quotes:   “When you’re in the right place at the right time, things will just happen really fast.”   “This is so much more than food. It’s not just food we’re digesting; it’s thoughts, emotions and experiences, too.”   “Ayurveda is a spiritual practice grounded in the physical body.”   “Earth provides us with what our bodies need at that time.”   “It’s not, ‘you are what you eat.’ It’s ‘you are what you digest.’”   --   Sahara Rose is the best-selling author of the Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda (Penguin Random House) and has been called “a leading voice for the millennial generation into the new paradigm shift” by Deepak Chopra. She is a 26-year-old Certified Ayurvedic, Holistic and Sports Nutritionist, wellness blogger and host of the Highest Self Podcast, listed as top 7 podcasts by Yoga Journal. Sahara's mission is to awaken people of their innate potential so they can share their gifts and fulfill their purpose on this planet.    Resources:   http://www.Iamsahararose.com Book: Idiot’s Guide to Ayurveda by Sahara Rose Ketabi iamsahararose.com/book Three-Book Giveaway Follow @iamsahararose and @loriharder. Then like Lori’s post on this episode and comment why you would love to receive this book. We will choose three random winners.  IG: https://instagram.com/iamsahararose FB: https://facebook.com/iamsahararose Checkout my website at https://loriharder.com. Follow me on social media https://instagram.com/LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.

  “The most powerful way to raise the vibration of our world is to fully honor who we came here to be.” – Kristin Ace   Today I want to talk about you becoming YOU. Not the “you” you think you should be, but the you that honors your soul – at all corners of it. So ask yourself, in what ways are you honoring your soul? Now, in what ways are you absolutely denying your soul, suffocating yourself or cutting yourself off?   Chances are that if you found more things in the latter categories you’re feeling out of alignment with your higher self, which is why with every choice we make, we must choose the choice that keeps us aligned. It’s not easy sometimes (OK a lot of the time). We typically don’t roll out of bed in the morning and feel connected. We must create the experiences that fill our souls.   I know you may be questioning what that really feels like, but trust me. You’ll know you’re following the path your soul wants you to take when you feel in flow, connected and free especially in terms of self-expression. Keep in mind that just because you’re doing things that are on this path doesn’t mean that you won’t feel any fear or stress. I often find that the fear isn’t the around the actual act, but the thoughts around doing the act. Fear is still necessary (but it usually helps us in the long run).   “Fear is a direct indicator of where you need to go.”   So, what’s an experience that you’re being pulled toward right now? Seriously, anything – nothing is too small, big or outrageous! Bike riding, writing, creating, painting, horseback riding, bungee jumping… What will make you feel alive, bring you awareness, excitement, relaxation or learning – or all of the above and more? Both projects and play are equally important, so again, listen to what your soul is calling you to do.   “You already know what you are. It’s time to create those experiences to become you.”   For the next 30 days, I challenge you to create one soul experience a day. It doesn’t have to be anything big – sometimes the small stuff leads to bigger shifts anyway. See how people react to you. You’ll likely notice that people are more drawn to you when you’re in alignment. I can personally tell when I’m in my highest self because when I go for runs I get more high-fives and more smiles all around – and I FEEL more creative.   Give yourself the space to hear your soul and I would love if you would report your findings in the comments of this episode’s IG tile @loriharder. I cannot wait to read them!   In This Episode You Will Learn:   What it feels like to be in and out of alignment with your soul Why we must create experiences that connect us with our highest self Why fear or pain is an inevitable component of finding the real you   Resources:   The Bliss Project 2018 March 2-4, 2019 | Newport Beach, CA http://www.TheBlissProject.info   Checkout my website at http://loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.

  Have you ever caught yourself making a decision that you didn’t whole-heartedly want to commit to? Perhaps someone gave you advice or maybe there was an expectation set months before about something.   Today’s episode is all about making decisions that you actually feel good about. It’s trusting that inner gut and knowing that you made the right call for you.   “We all have inner wisdom and you know what is best for you.”   So why don’t we use this supposed guru ability? I promise it’s there, you just have to unlock it again. I’ve learned over the years (more so recently) that if I’m not slowing down and taking the time to get clear on what’s truly right for me, I’m scattered and super indecisive.   Did you catch that? Slow down and give yourself space – both physically and mentally. (Confession… those words may or may not be more for me than you as I am taking my own advice daily.) For me that’s taking long walks, going for a run or just going somewhere quiet to connect with my own thoughts. And keep in mind that it can take as little time as 15-60 minutes. Even if it’s not clear in that amount of time, see what pulls at your heart even just a little.   I’m not gonna lie. Some answers will come quicker than others. And often “sleeping on it” helps the most (science proves it)! Regardless of how quickly the answers come, know that you are the expert on YOU. Repeat the following phrases to help reinforce this notion.   “I have an inner guide. I have the wisdom within.”   Know that wisdom comes in many different forms and at the most random times. Learn what things make you feel good and that all is right with your world. After all…   “You are the smartest person you know when it comes to you.”     In This Episode You Will Learn:   How to trust your “gut feeling” Why we need space and time to make decisions Why we find it easier to listen to others about what we want   Resources:   The Bliss Project 2018 March 2-4, 2018 | Newport Beach, CA http://www.TheBlissProject.info   Checkout my website at loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.

I know you will relate to today’s guest, Lori Kennedy, as she is as real as they come. As a successful entrepreneur and a single mother of two, she is the first to admit that her success didn’t happen overnight.   Starting out as a registered holistic nutritionist, Lori had no interest in the business side of things, but soon learned that her successful visions wouldn’t become a reality until she did.   Be sure to listen in as we talk about all the struggles and wins of her entrepreneurial journey so far and all the self-realization that’s come along with it. Happy listening!   --   Questions Asked in This Episode: What’s your background and how did you get your start? Did you have any issues looking at how you approached/looked at money and if so, how did you bridge that gap? How did you find your own unique way of selling to make people realize how important nutrition is? Tell me about a time when you’ve had to make tough decisions and be OK with them. Going through the levels in your life, what were the different things that appeared to you that you had to change in order to break through the glass ceiling? When do you show yourself grace and get your power back when you don’t show up? What did taking time off from your business look like? How do you have a goal but also detach from it? What do you do when you feel like you can’t please everyone? What is something you’re feeling resistance toward and how are you getting through it?   In This Episode We Talk about: Why learning to sell your service/product is essential The importance of being grounded in who you are and how you work Getting clear on what you want in life and how you want to feel Goals and priorities The myth of balance Why a morning routine is so beneficial Recognizing what you need to thrive Accountability Realizing and accepting your own limitations The importance of creativity and incorporating more of it Why rest and taking a break may help your business And so much more…   Quotes:   “Sales is about uncovering someone’s why.”   “There is no such thing as balance when you have goals.”   “The pain of pushing through and doing sh!t work was worse for me.”   “I had to look at other ways to create the feelings of productivity and momentum outside of work.”   “Ride it out – your mojo will come back.”   “Does it pull me away from the vision or does it push me toward it?”   “Am I acting in a way that my future self would be proud of?”   “The bigger and better you become, the messier it gets.”   --   Lori Kennedy is a mom, nutritionist and the lady boss behind The Wellness Business Hub and The Wellness Business Academy. As business mentor and strategist for health coaches and practitioners, Lori empowers her community to build the business and life of their dreams all on their own terms.   She’s a published author and acclaimed speaker with a real-world approach to entrepreneurism. Her personal philosophy of ‘inspired hustle’ is built into her online courses and nationwide live events. Lori prioritizes her time and energy on building her business, mentoring practitioners, working with charitable partners, playing with her kids and building her dream life all on her own terms.   Resources:   http://www.thewellnessbusinesshub.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lorikennedyrhn Instagram: https://instagram.com/lorikennedyinc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoriKennedyrhn LinkedIN: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lorikennedyrhn     Checkout my website at loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.