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In this episode of Balance with Sam Podcast, I speak with Colleen McNally, a tarot reader, spiritual guide, and healer. She shares how she got into tarot reading, what it means, and how it has transformed her life. Listen in to learn about the type of cards that exist in the tarot card deck, their differences, and the situations they call. You will also learn how to be mindful of your energy and slowing down in order to do things right. Top Takeaways: The situations that tarot cards call to bring forward or back and the energies around the cards as related to people. The importance of slowing down no matter what you’re doing while making time and dedication to do it the right way. How to use meditation and tarot to listen to a higher being. The power of breathwork and how it helps to slow you down. Learning to be mindful of your energy by using the tarot. The importance of being gentler on yourself. The wheel fortune and the star card and what they mean during this Coronavirus period. The importance of keeping a copy of your reading and going back to it later to see your progress. Episode’s Timeline: [2:00] Colleen shares how she got into tarot reading 3 years ago, what it means, and why there’s no reason to be afraid of it. [7:49] The types of cards in the tarot deck, what they mean, and their differences. [17:39] She explains how often tarot reading should be done and why it matters to know your tarot energy. [31:04] What are tarots reading for people during this coronavirus period? [36:05] How to do a tarot reading while eliminating the stigma around fortune-telling. [41:00] Colleen shares how she does her readings online. Relevant Links: Instagram: Colleen McNally ✨ (@soulmagictarot) Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SoulMagicTarot Get Connected and Supported by Sam: Breakthru the Binge (25% off!!): https://www.balancewithsam.com/breakthru-the-binge www.instagram.com/saltylifts

In this episode of Balance with Sam Podcast, I interview my friend and fellow badass business coach, Heather Barb. She helps creative entrepreneurs turn their passion into a digital offer and scale their business, but she didn’t start that way. She left corporate America to become an online business coach and now she helps clients work through their fears, overcome mental challenges and how to be satisfied with where you are in order to find true happiness. “Not everyone has to be passionate about their jobs- you can still practice your passion in other ways.”- Heather Barb Top Takeaways: Getting to know yourself and what you want in life. Finding your passion by trying different things. Why having support during difficult times might help you find yourself again. The importance of journaling in dealing with fear. The importance of yoga in finding inner peace. The contribution of social media as a platform for voice sharing and finding inspiration. Key Moments: [1:20] Get to know Heather Barb and what she does. [3:43] The journey of how she transitioned from the corporate world to a yoga trainer. [8:30] Heather shares how she gained the courage to start sharing her content on social media and putting out digital products. [11:36] When she realized she wanted to inspire women to do things they don’t think they can do. [14:24] Falling in love with business coaching and making it a career. [16:34] How she found a support system in her therapist and why she believes it helped her find herself again. [18:48] Learning how to act and to deal with fear so it doesn’t keep you stuck. [21:32] How to deal with fear- the exercise her coach taught her to do and how it will help free you. [27:46] The power of trusting your instincts and living without regrets. [33:06] The lessons yoga infused in Heather and changed how she thinks and works. [37:21] Why helping people is a source of excitement and satisfaction for Heather. [42:29] How to still practice your passion for other things if your job isn’t your passion. And why you should keep exploring to find your passion if you haven’t found it yet. [46:06] The power of being satisfied with where you are and enjoying what you have. [48:45] How social media has contributed to creating a space for people to share their voices. [50:57] The inspiration offered by social media for people to be able to do things they want when they have the right mindset. Relevant Links: Website: https://heatherlynnbee.com/ Instagram: HEATHER⚡️Online Business Coach (@heatherlynnbee) Get Connected and Supported by Sam: Get on the waitlist for Breakthru the Binge: https://balancewithsam.mykajabi.com/pl/164083 Join the Fit and Free Membership ($28/mo): www.fitandfreeforlife.com Instagram for Free Content: www.instagram.com/saltylifts Facebook Support Group: www.facebook.com/groups/fitandfreelife

Join me this week on a solo episode as I share a recent overeating episode! I give you mindset tools & actionable strategies to help you start healing your relationship with food and your body. Apply to the Breakthru the Binge WAITLIST for 25% off: https://balancewithsam.mykajabi.com/breakthruthebinge

In today’s episode, I interview my friend and colleage Dee Gautham, personal trainer and nutrition coach, as she shares her personal story on how she overcame eating disorders to become a fitness coach. She shares how she now has a passion for helping professionally busy women to lose weight in a healthy manner. Listen in to learn the importance of losing weight from a place of love and not hate. You will also learn how it is possible for your past feelings to haunt you even as an adult and why it is crucial to handle them the soonest. ‘You can’t logic your way out of things.’- Dee Gautham. Top Takeaways: The story of past insecurities and how they shaped Dee’s present. The harm brought by bikini competitions. Finding inner peace through self-development. Using food as a drug to cope with life’s failures. Overcoming the fear of leaving a job that offers a ‘sense of prestige’. The importance of having a financial plan before quitting your job for entrepreneurship. The value of loving every aspect of yourself and not limiting it to your body. Key Moments: [1:02] Who is Dee Gautham and what does she do? [2:22] Dee shares her story on her fitness journey- from eating disorders stemming from insecurities to a fitness coach. [10:46] When she fell into bodybuilding and basic nutrition. [12:17] The truth about the struggles of bikini competitions and how they destroy a competitor’s body image. [13:51] How Dee found peace after doing a lot of self-help and self-development around her relationship with food. [15:20] When did she feel the need to be an entrepreneur? [19:37] Dee explains how external factors accelerated her fear of leaving her job. [20:58] How side hustling gave her the confidence to overcome the said fear. [22:20] Why having a financial plan for Dee positioned her in a better place to quit her job. [24:57] What are her future goals? [27:39] Learn why delegating duties is important and how it can help you with your fitness goals. [30:10] Dee shares how she inspires her clients to see non-physical value in themselves. [32:21] The importance of not hating yourself through fitness. [35:03] The act of fighting feelings with feelings. [38:12] How seeing other people’s experiences helps release shame. [39:53] What is Dee’s most powerful message right now? Relevant Links: Website: Dee Gautham: Welcome Instagram: Personal Trainer, Nutritionist (@dee_gautham) Get Connected and Supported by Sam: Apply to the Breakthru the Binge WAITLIST: https://balancewithsam.mykajabi.com/breakthruthebinge Join the Fit and Free Membership ($28/mo): www.fitandfreeforlife.com Instagram for Free Content: www.instagram.com/saltylifts Facebook Support Group: www.facebook.com/groups/fitandfreelife

In this episode of Balance with Sam Podcast, I talk with Lauren D’Agostino, a private vegan chef, cookbook author, and a happy hour event’s organizer. She wasn’t always this successful, and she’s a great reminder of how your rock bottom may be just the thing you need in order to build you up! Lauren talks about her rocky journey and how discovering vegan lifestyle has offered her the much-needed peace. She describes how she turned a childhood obsession with cooking to a blossoming career she loves. Listen in to learn how you can still pick yourself up even when things are not looking up. You will also learn the importance of journaling in transforming your inner self. “You can’t be what you can’t see. You need to see what’s possible in order to know you can achieve it.” - Sam Altieri Top Takeaways: Turning a childhood passion into a full-blown career. Finding clarity in veganism. The power of networking and having mentorship. New age practices in self-discovery. The courage in sharing her story after finding herself. Understanding the role of money in building or destroying relationships. The importance of journaling to get off life’s difficult moments. The power of believing that you’re unique. Key Moments: [0:45] Who is Lauren D Agostino and what does she do? [6:00] Lauren shares the details of her story on how she went from being a food-loving child to a professional chef. [11:00] The consequences of not taking care of her health and hitting rock bottom. [12:24] When did she transition into veganism? [16:25] How does she feel about the person she has become? [18:19] How her journey shaped who she is today- through networking and mentorship. [21:07} Lauren describes what being a vegan chef is like and how she’s working through it. 24:50 The story of how her mindset changed from outward to inward. [28:30] Why it is okay to acknowledge the difficult moments that makeup who you are as a person. [33:30] Lauren shares a story of love gone sour- her experience in losing herself in a partner’s dreams. [42:05] When did she know she needed to end the relationship? [45:28] How money relates to love in relationships. [50:48] What advice does Lauren have for anyone who’ve hit rock bottom as she had. [55:20] How to change your thinking. [57:34] What legacy does Lauren want to leave behind? [1:00:14] A quick roundup of fun questions. Relevant Links: Website: https://www.laurendagostino.com/ Instagram: Chef Lauren D'Agostino (@cheflaurendagostino) Get Connected and Supported by Sam: Apply to the Balance and Shine Group Coaching Program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdceYAOh_W72v-u--SAiuc_OiCig0LXSn1GLDl7AlC8S6C8w/viewform Join the Fit and Free Membership ($28/mo): www.fitandfreeforlife.com Instagram for Free Content: www.instagram.com/saltylifts Facebook Support Group: www.facebook.com/groups/fitandfreelife

In this episode of Balance with Sam, Izzy Atkinson, a fitness instructor and personal trainer, shares her story about when she first got diagnosed with body dysmorphia and how she battled it for over 15 years. She tells me how she sabotaged herself over and over with unhealthy relationships not only with diet and fitness but also with a previous partner. Listen in to learn how after years of struggles, Izzy was able to overcome her body dysmorphic disorder. You will also learn how she found acceptance in her body and what she’s doing to help other women find that too. Top Takeaways: * What is body dysmorphia? * How does body dysmorphia affect one’s life? * Why toxic relationships based on your appearance will only affect you negatively. * Are fitness competitions healthy for you? Will they heal body dysmorphia? * Healing starts with a great support system. * Learning how to love your body is the only way to perfection, not striving for a perfect body. * Why journaling is the first step towards healing from a mental disorder. Important Moments in this Episode: [2:35] Izzy tells us when she first got diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder, when she developed it, and how she felt after the diagnosis. [7:18] Why recovering from this disorder was very hard and took her years to accomplish. [8:53] She was obsessed with eating habits and working out. [11:22] Dealing with an unhealthy relationship that was only based on her appearance. And how being cheated on affected her- when she only valued her worth on her appearance. [13:09] Joining a fitness competition and having the courage to leave a toxic relationship. [17:10] Izzy explains what her typical week as a fitness competitor was like. [19:32] When she started seeing her worth. [21:00] Why surrounding yourself with uplifting people who are non-judgmental will help you be the best version of yourself. [23:21] Did joining a fitness competition help Izzy with her body dysmorphia? [26:31] How she is now prioritizing her mental health and things that make her happy and body move naturally. Being at a place of love and not hate. [30:11] How support and love from an amazing partner plus a complete mindset shift helped her be at the place of love she’s at today. [33:39] When did she figure out how to eat right and to cope with her obsessive tendency? [37:22] Izzy talks about what led her to work and help women. [41:26] How she gets fulfilled by connecting with people. [42:00] How journaling helped her and why you should take it up too before seeing a therapist. More on Izzy: Instagram @izzy.atkinson Get Connected and Supported by Sam: Apply to the Balance and Shine Group Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/YoszUhezKZpEdhmR7 Join the Fit and Free Membership ($28/mo): www.fitandfreeforlife.com Instagram for Free Content: www.instagram.com/saltylifts Facebook Support Group: www.facebook.com/groups/fitandfreelife

Meet Jen Reid, a financial coach and money expert who began her financial journey 6 years ago. She shares how her own inability to manage finances gave her the urge to know more about money and help others. In this episode of Balance with Sam Podcast, Jen takes us through her journey from a background of limiting beliefs about money to wanting to know everything about it. Listen in to learn the importance of budgeting and prioritizing your goals to make better use of what you’re making. You will also learn some questions that you should be asking when looking around for a financial advisor. “Today is the best day to start”- Jen Reid. Top Takeaways: Helping people understand the subject of money by eliminating unhelpful jargon. The importance of normalizing money conversations. Understanding the importance of budgeting and prioritizing goals. How to deal with the scarcity mindset. Learning what you enjoy and putting money aside for it. Understanding how to manage money by writing down monthly expenses. The importance of having a financial advisor to keep tabs on you when overspending. Key Moments: [1:30] Jen shares her story on how she began her financial journey when she couldn’t manage her finances. [4:35] Why she wanted to be a client-based financial advisor. [6:59] What is the importance of normalizing money conversations- the approach Jen uses with her clients. [9:24] The limiting money beliefs that came from her background. [10:55] How to find consistency with money by understanding the importance of budgeting. [15:15] The learning process of prioritizing your goals and figuring what works out for you. [17:06] Dealing with the scarcity mindset and the major questions you should be asking yourself when in this situation. [21:19] How to put a working system when money relates to what you enjoy doing. [23:30] How Jen stopped being materialistic and started understanding her goals and priorities. [25:55] Jen shares her struggle of going back and forth on a need and the pain of foregoing something else that might be more important. [27:35] Why writing down expenses and having a plan at the start of the month is a place to start with money management [34:35] Jen shares her non-guilty money managing plan. [36:15] The importance of having a financial coach when overspending. [41:26] What recommendations would Jen give to someone who needs to make an impact with their bank account? [43:53] The questions you should be asking when looking around for a financial advisor. [46:01] What Jen is doing to teach college students about money managing. [49:03] What legacy would Jen like to leave behind? Relevant Links: Website: https://www.baseplanning.co/ Get Connected and Supported by Sam: Apply to the Balance and Shine Group Coaching Program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdceYAOh_W72v-u--SAiuc_OiCig0LXSn1GLDl7AlC8S6C8w/viewform Join the Fit and Free Membership ($28/mo): www.fitandfreeforlife.com Instagram for Free Content: www.instagram.com/saltylifts Facebook Support Group: www.facebook.com/groups/fitandfreelife

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Wanna make your side hustle full time, but you have no idea where to start? You are in for a treat! This episode for you. In this episode of Balance with Sam Podcast, I have Kacia Fitzgerald. She is a thriving entrepreneur and left the corporate world to concentrate on her network marketing business and recently she launched a new company! Kacia left her great job at Google to join the entrepreneurship wagon and shares her journey with us and gives us applicable tips on what to do when you feel like you need to do more, but you have no idea where to start. Listen in and get inspired. Top Takeaways: -Transitioning from full-time employment to entrepreneurship -How to build confidence -When is the right time to become an entrepreneur full time? -Getting into the abundance space -Rising above fear -How to look at failure from a positive angle -How Failure can be your greatest strength? -How to gain clarity of your goals Important Moments in this Episode: [04:42] How Kacia started her network marketing business while still in full-time employment [07:47]What tools do you need to transition into a full-time business owner? [08:36] How to build confidence [12:59] How do you know when it’s time to transition? [22:33] Getting into the abundance space [30:37] What are some of the dears that Kacia is experiencing and how is she handling them? [35:05] Failures that have taught Kacia valuable lessons [36:56] Can failure become a strength? [38:06] How do you tune into your gut? [41:05] What’s the new thing that Kacia has been doing? Magical Quotes from the Episode: “When you’re pouring into your career, sometimes the thing that goes first is your health and fitness.”-Kacia “Figuring out how to navigate that space so you can get excited about the process rather than what the process produces, I think is the freaking secret.” Kacia “If you wait till you are ready, girl! You are missing out on an opportunity.” More on Kacia Fitzgerald: Instagram: @kacia.fitzgerald Get Connected and Supported by Sam: Apply to my Balance and Shine Group Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/dQQAAWgvhBgt9von7 Join the Fit and Free Membership ($28/mo): www.fitandfreeforlife.com Apply to work with me 1:1: https://forms.gle/ci5KjSKq2PEU1y8u8 Instagram for Free Content: www.instagram.com/saltylifts Facebook Support Group: www.facebook.com/groups/fitandfreelife

Meet Adam Pfau, an Instagram sensation with over 1 million followers who is using the platform to break down complicated fitness information in a funny way. His goal is to make this information understandable to his followers and also agrees that it is not for everyone. In this episode of Balance with Sam, I have a conversation with Adam where he shares his story on how he first got interested in fitness 15 years ago as a teenager. He talks about how he uses himself as an example when he’s coaching people who are starting on their fitness journeys. Listen in to learn why you probably need to be open-minded when looking out for fitness content to get the best information. You will also learn why you’re the only one who can motivate yourself according to your current situation. “Keep practicing until something reignites the flame if not motivated.” Top Takeaways: Why you need proper motivation and being realistic to succeed in fitness. Why fitness results cannot be achieved overnight. Finding a community that shares the same goals with you might be what you need. How to keep the motivation alive by practicing. Motivation evolves over the years. Why discipline will sustain you even on days when you don’t feel the motivation to exercise. Key Moments: [0:40] Adam shares when he started sharing funny content on Instagram and who are his target audience. [6:52] Do people’s interest in fitness pique in January? And why does the interest suddenly die down? [7:58] Adam gives advice on why he thinks proper motivation and realistic goals are what you need to succeed in fitness. [9:28] What is Adam’s advice to people who want fast results? [10:56] How finding a community that shared the same goals with Adam was of big help in his fitness journey. [13:20] How does he help the 75% male and 25% female followers on his Instagram. [15:07] Why practicing is all you will ever need in your fitness journey, not perfection. [16:57] Adam says he’s not perfect even after 15 years in fitness and why he’s always going to be ‘practicing’. [18:46] Why insecurities are what leads most people to be very close-minded when it comes to fitness. [23:09] Motivation changes with the situation and why you won’t always be motivated by the same things. [26:17] Motivation is internal so always look for things that motivate you. [29:33] How does Adam cultivate his motivation? [35:05] A quick fun round-up of questions. Relevant Links: Instagram: Adam Pfau: Fitness & Nutrition (@apfau) Get Connected and Supported by Sam: Apply to the Balance and Shine Group Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/YoszUhezKZpEdhmR7 Join the Fit and Free Membership ($28/mo): www.fitandfreeforlife.com Instagram for Free Content: www.instagram.com/saltylifts Facebook Support Group: www.facebook.com/groups/fitandfreelife