Tune into this episode to learn how to save and spend wisely! Money should not be something that sparks fear! It is a necessary part of living so you might as well learn a little about how to be smart with it!

I am not a financial advisor, but I've been lucky enough to have some really smart people around me, and work with a financial advisor, so I've learned a thing or two. I feel lucky to have learned great spending habits, and I want to give YOU some tips on how to do it too!

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Living actively is a HUGE part of living your life to the fullest. But so often we make excuses for why it won't fit into our life right now, or why we can't do it. I get that life gets in the way, but in this episode I give you strategies and ideas for how you can start to prioritize a more active lifestyle. I discuss how to remove barriers to going to the gym, reframe your mindset, and give you ideas for activities to add into your everyday life! Living actively is so much more than your gym sessions or specific workouts. It has everything to do with how much you actually MOVE your body! Take a listen to hear my to top tips. I lead off with some introspection about leaning into my femininity as well, so let me know if this is something you want to hear more about! I felt the need to go on this tangent since it was fresh in my mind. oops!

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Make these small changes to your diet and you will see changes in how you feel, your energy, muscle building, and likely your physique too! In this episode I break down why you should reduce processed foods, and what that actually means. I also tackle topics like trans fats, added sugars and other important things to look out for on nutrition labels. Nutrition can be made to sound confusing because you don't know what is good and what is bad. But if you know what you're looking for, it becomes so much more simple! I highly recommend giving these small changes a try!

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Joy! It feels this is in short supply in our current world. Sometimes we want so badly to be joyful but there are so many life circumstances that get in the way, and we lose our perspective. Why let a single day go by without joy though? What is the purpose of life if not to be joyful and spread joy?! So I talk about how I personally work towards being joyful daily, and how you can too! Gaining perspective is my number one tip. Give back to others, volunteer your time, and focus on loving others to multiply your joy! Loving others will surely give you joy! Yes, we need to take care of ourselves too, but don't underestimate the power of giving to others. Listen to the episode for all this and more so you can develop more joy every day. Let's spread joy!

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In this episode I talk with Lexi Johnson who owns an online fitness company called LexiJWellness. She began this business over COVID while juggling a full time job and eventually took the leap to running her business full time. We discuss her personal background, what it's like to run a business, and the community she has built through the business. She believes in the power of the domino effect and the growth in her business is a testament to that. We also get into the importance of nutrition, and education for anyone looking to step up their health. Lexi is passionate and so inspiring so I know you will love this episode!

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Have you heard that lifting weights decreases flexibility? Maybe you're wondering if static stretching before a workout is helpful? Or if you should lift light weight for high reps to be toned? I talk about popular beliefs circulating about fitness so that you have the answers! I don't claim to have all the answers, but with my own experience, and a bit of research in the data, I have a pretty good rundown for you. There are A LOT more misconceptions I have come across so if you enjoy this episode, let me know! Also comment on my recent instagram post what other questions you have! @Kerri.st.clair

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If you have ever dealt with imposter syndrome, you are going to want to give this episode a listen! I discuss what imposter syndrome is and the feelings that come along with it. It is most common in females, and especially minority females. And guess what? Females first described the syndrome! If you have been feeling inadequate at work or feel like you don't belong in your current position, or feel like you're always overworking to make sure no one finds out you aren't as smart as they think, you may have imposter syndrome. I lay out some strategies to overcome this feeling, and continue leveling up, without feeling like it may all come crashing down when they realize who you REALLY are. Don't let imposter syndrome rule your thoughts anymore.

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Boardman M.D., Samantha. “5 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome | Psychology Today.” Www.psychologytoday.com, 10 Mar. 2023, www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positive-prescription/202303/5-ways-to-overcome-imposter-syndrome. Accessed 6 Apr. 2023.

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And a questionnaire if you want to find out if you have imposter syndrome- Clance IP Scale

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This week I talked with Stephanie McMahon, a pediatric physician assistant, avid runner, and the most joyful spirit you will ever meet. I got to live with Stephanie during PA school and she is uplifting to all the humans in her life. We discuss the importance of community and building relationships after a move, how she stays active while balancing social activities, and what it’s like being a pediatric PA. We also dive into what it’s like being a Christian while also holding very liberal world views and the internal struggle this brings. Stephanie is open and honest, and we get very deep with important topics! I hope you enjoy this episode and gain some insight from this one of a kind gem.

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