A few weeks ago I went on a camping trip and it was LOVELY. I spent the long weekend with my family, disconnected from the 'real world'. No cell phones, no social media, no day-to-day 'to-do's'. I slowed down, walked each day, I spent time in nature, and many hours sitting on a boat, watching the rhythmic pattern of the fishing rod. And yes, we caught lots of trout as well.
I felt calm and I felt happy.
And those are two feelings I want more of in my life.
To state the obvious, it's much easier to feel calm and happy on vacation. But I do think that with some more intention and focus, we can feel the way we want to feel more often in our life. After all, everything we want in life is because we want to feel a certain way. We want to feel secure, safe, loved, content.
In this episode I share a simple exercise to create more feelings of calm and happy in my life. The exercise is applicable no matter which feelings you'd like more of in life.
My friend, I'm glad you're here.
Press play and let's go!
-Tanja x
Are you tired of pushing through each day, checking off the boxes, only to get up and do it all over again?
Have you chased weight loss for the promise of happiness and confidence, only to still filled with self-doubt and criticism, just in a smaller dress size?
Do you feel like you always must be doing something and have a hard time taking rest?
My friends, I am deeply honoured to have my good friend, Christine Jewell, on the Fit + Vibrant You Podcast. Christine Jewell is a Certified High Performance Coach, Integrative Health Coach + Spiritual Mentor who helps people upgrade their relationships, ignite their spirit and open their eyes to what else is waiting for them as they step boldly into a new operating system for loving, leading and living--with God at the core of it all.
She’s also a mother of 6, ages 6-20, through a blended family, a wife, and a multi-6-figure business owner, making her intimately familiar with the overwhelm and burnout that can come when pursuing fulfillment, as well as what’s possible on the other side.
Throughout our conversation, Christine shared profound insights that challenged my own perspective on life, and lead to some serious journaling the weekend after our interview.
We delved into
· power of questioning our long-held beliefs and societal norms, discovering the freedom and growth that lie beyond them.
· the importance of giving ourselves permission to rest. In a society that often glorifies busyness and productivity, we discussed the transformative power of rest and its connection to our overall well-being.
· stepping into our God-given feminine design. It was empowering to explore how honoring our feminine design can lead to greater self-acceptance, balance, and empowerment.
If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, this episode is a must-listen. Join me as we challenge our beliefs, grant ourselves the permission to rest, and show up as the person we are meant to be.
Connect with Christine online:
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Website: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/
I’m so glad that you are here!
-Tanja x
What is thyroid dysfunction, exactly? What causes it? Is it reversible? Do we need medication?
In this episode of the Fit + Vibrant You Podcast, I have a conversation with Dr. Alan Christianson, author of the Thyroid Reset Diet, where we discuss:
The most common causes of thyroid disease and dysfunction
How the foods we choose to fuel our body can actually help reverse thyroid disease
What to look for on a blood test to assess thyroid function
Why your lab results might appear ‘normal’ even though you have symptoms
Dr. Alan Christianson is a Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist focusing on Thyroid care. He is a New York Times bestselling author whose recent titles include The Hormone Healing Cookbook and the Metabolism Reset Diet.
Dr. Christianson has been featured on countless media appearances including Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The Today Show. He is the founding president of the Endocrine Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the American College of Thyroidology.
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Ever find yourself standing in the pantry, pondering the options for a midday snack when your energy dips? Do you negotiate the wine on a Tuesday night, even though you committed you would reserve the pinot for weekends only? Do you feel like you have too many things on your to-do list?
Often we try to fight these urges and unhelpful habits by arguing with ourselves.
“I want this”.
“I shouldn’t have this”.
“Just this one time won’t hurt”.
“I can make up for it tomorrow”.
“If I have it now I’ll be less likely to indulge later on”.
And it's exhausting.
There's another way... start asking QUESTIONS.
Questions are POWERFUL. They have changed my life and the lives of the 100s of others I've worked with.
Questions don't attack. They don't judge. They don't assume.
They evoke curiosity. And most importantly, they bring forward your higher-thinking brain (you know, the part of your brain that actually cares about your future self) instead of relying on the part of your brain that just wants instant pleasure.
Three of my favourite questions are:
"What is the most important thing right now?". That question brings clarity and calmness if I'm feeling overwhelmed. It also reminds me to be present with my family.
"What would make today great?". That question helps me to be more intentional with my day, apart from just ticking things off my to-do list.
And, "What do I need right now?". That question helps guide me to better choices when I have the urge to snack when I'm not hungry or find myself mindlessly scrolling through social media or any other habit that I won't be happy about.
In this week's podcast, I share these and seven more POWERFUL questions that have changed my life and can change yours too.
I'm glad you're here!
Tanja x