In this week’s exciting conversation, Michael Allison, a leadership strategist and Marine Corps veteran, shares his insights on resilience, leadership, and personal growth. From this episode, you will be able to learn how to productively transform trauma into opportunities. You will also learn about the role of good community in overcoming adversity and understand the importance of embracing your identity and vulnerability. Michael additionally discusses how leadership is tested during challenging times and encourages listeners to adopt a solutions-focused mindset to achieve success!

Chapters

00:00 Resilience & Leadership

02:58 Transforming Trauma into Triumph

07:09 Role of Community in Resilience

11:10 Overcoming Fear & Embracing Leadership

13:44 Defining Identity & Personal Values

18:20 The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership

22:37 Current Projects & Future Endeavors

Michael W. Allison (@iammichaelwallison on Instagram) is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and internationally recognized leadership strategist. As the CEO of The Adversity Academy, he has spent over 20 years empowering individuals and organizations to transform adversity into opportunities for growth. A best-selling author and TEDx speaker, Michael integrates resilience, leadership, and faith-based principles to help others break through limitations and lead with impact. His insights have been featured by Microsoft, TEDx, & ESPN.

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Ari https://youtube.com/shorts/Ac2YwtV4emE?si=2Yq53B4VJm3TNyoC is the host of the Growth, Grace, and Gratitude Podcast! She is a pre-med/psychology graduate, a professional ballerina, lifestyle columnist, and author who grew up performing ballet at Lincoln Center with New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and at Madison Square Garden. Her poem book "Long Distance Love" is out! Her unique upbringing has inspired her to open up the conversation with experts in their field for growing in self-development. From everyone’s favorite Qigong Joe the Drummer Boy to Astrologer Valerie Mesa to Neurophysiologist Toby Pasman, our guests are diverse and motivational in their approach to lending their expertise. We celebrated over 100 inspiring guests. I look forward to continuing the conversation to inspire all generations towards achieving authentic happiness and success! Connect with us:

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In today’s conversation, Registered Dietitian Crysta Pollitt discusses the role of nutrition during the first 1000 days of life, from preconception through pregnancy & into early childhood. She emphasizes the importance of individualized nutrition plans for pregnant women, the impact of dietary choices on both maternal & child health, & the significance of maintaining strong family relationships through shared meals. Crysta addresses common pregnancy cravings, the importance of postpartum nutrition planning, & how early nutritional choices shape the health & well-being of future generations!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:38 Specializing in Pregnancy Nutrition

10:21 Nutrition for Vegetarian Women

12:53 Managing Cravings

19:21 Role of Men in Preconception & Fertility

29:49 Importance of Early Life Nutrition

Crysta Pollitt (@firsttastenutrition on Instagram) is a US Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who helps women & families through the first 1000 days. This is the life stage from pre-conception, through pregnancy, up to around age 2. Nutrition & healthy eating are most important during this time- for women trying to conceive, pregnant women, babies, & mothers- setting the stage for optimal health throughout life. Crysta received her graduate degree in Nutritional Sciences from Boston University in 2010. As a mother, she empowers women through sharing the tools necessary to make the best choices around food and diet.

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Ari https://youtube.com/shorts/Ac2YwtV4emE?si=2Yq53B4VJm3TNyoC is the host of the Growth, Grace, and Gratitude Podcast! She is a pre-med/psychology graduate, a professional ballerina, lifestyle columnist, and author who grew up performing ballet at Lincoln Center with New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and at Madison Square Garden. Her poem book "Long Distance Love" is out! Her unique upbringing has inspired her to open up the conversation with experts in their field for growing in self-development. From everyone’s favorite Qigong Joe the Drummer Boy to Astrologer Valerie Mesa to Neurophysiologist Toby Pasman, our guests are diverse and motivational in their approach to lending their expertise. We celebrated over 100 inspiring guests. I look forward to continuing the conversation to inspire all generations towards achieving authentic happiness and success! Connect with us:

The Podcast: Growth Grace Gratitude

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Instagram: @growthandgracemindset

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In today’s solo talk, Ari explores the importance of reconnecting with one's childhood self, addressing the narratives imposed by society, and understanding personal identity. There is an emphasis on healing from past experiences on the full moon and 1010 portal on the spiritual journey towards self-acceptance and ascension during the month of October 🍁

Chapters

00:00 Astrology and Numerology Insights

00:56 Full Moon & 1010 Portal Synch

3:46 Journal Prompts to Inspire Growth

6:06 How to accept in new energy

8:01 Creating new narratives

08:15 Key Words the reflect this cycle

Ari https://youtube.com/shorts/Ac2YwtV4emE?si=2Yq53B4VJm3TNyoC is the host of the Growth, Grace, and Gratitude Podcast! She is a pre-med/psychology graduate, a professional ballerina, lifestyle columnist, and author who grew up performing ballet at Lincoln Center with New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and at Madison Square Garden. Her poem book "Long Distance Love" is out! Her unique upbringing has inspired her to open up the conversation with experts in their field for growing in self-development. From everyone’s favorite Qigong Joe the Drummer Boy to Astrologer Valerie Mesa to Neurophysiologist Toby Pasman, our guests are diverse and motivational in their approach to lending their expertise. We celebrated over 100 inspiring guests and counting. I look forward to continuing the conversation to inspire all generations towards achieving authentic happiness and success! Connect with us for daily content:

The Podcast: Growth Grace Gratitude

YouTube:@GrowthGraceAndGratitudePodcast

Instagram: @growthandgracemindset

Ballet YouTube: @BalletDaily

And get your typewriters, paintings, empath awakening poem books, emotional support guidebooks, essay help & tutoring services via ⁠: growthandgracemindset@gmail.com⁠⁠ Share, comment, & rate 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thanks for tuning in!! 🤗

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