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After much thought and many prayers, Michele has made the tough decision to let go of the podcast. Lauren has shown such amazing support for Michele at this turning point. This will be our last episode for the Well-Yes! podcast. We share how difficult this is to say good-bye but encourage our listeners to follow our example and not be afraid of letting go of things that do not align with our goals which can change as we continue to grow. We are so thankful for our loyal followers and we hope you will continue to support us in our future ventures.

Interview with Bethany Ortlip Functional Medicine Practitioner - Bethany shares her journey to functional medicine through her own health issues and where she started her career. - She also shares her journey through IBS, how she felt and healing her body. - How breathwork impacts our health by shifting us out of fight or flight and stress.- We talk all things hormones and our cycle throughout the journey from young women to menopause. - Managing stress for practical healthy adrenal health. Simple things you can do to start your day.- Benefits of magnesium - Weight loss as we age. What's going on with our bodies and how we can support ourselves through it.  - You are worth it! You are worth healing! You are worth taking back your hormones!Practicalhealingcenter.com

In this episode, we explore how important it is to set goals with small attainable goals as a start with the larger goals in place as we celebrate each small goal.

I got to meet Michele Vaz, who is an amazing woman, just by chance when she and I were staying in the same hotel in Chicago. We began a conversation that led to a friendship. Michele is open and shares how she left an abusive relationship after years of pain. I have learned so much from her through this chance encounter.

- Taylor's Entrepreneurial Journey: Unveiling her path from initial ventures to her current success. - Overcoming Adversity: A candid account of facing a major setback and conquering it by direct confrontation. - Resilience and Growth: Learning to handle setbacks and harness their potential for personal development. - Partners in Life and Business: Taylor and her husband's approach to mutual support in both life and entrepreneurial endeavors. - Embrace the Unfamiliar: Stepping beyond comfort zones to enhance style and confidence—believing that confidence arises from action. - Embracing Failure: Welcoming failure as an integral part of personal and professional growth. - Saying "Hell YES" to Self: Taylor's empowering narrative of self-affirmation and the importance of prioritizing oneself. ⁠https://radandrae.com⁠

In this episode we explore moving from your comfort zone through the fear and learning zone and into the growth zone where we can live with purpose and reach for our dreams! Are you ready to grow?

In this episode, we continue to explore the ways to reach our fullest potential. This time we look at addressing our mind and bodies to see if we are taking care of all aspects of ourselves. We explore the importance of moving our bodies and taking time to be aware of what we need. We also look at how important both masculine and feminine energy are for us to reach our potential. Where do you need to start in order to say Well-Yes to a healthy mind and body?

In this episode, we explore the benefits of surrounding ourselves with a strong supportive community which uplifts us but also holds us accountable for moving toward our goals and dreams. We share some of the things we have been held accountable for with the help of our supportive friends. Who can you count on to be in your corner on a regular basis.

How we look at our failures can determine how we grow from them. There are times it takes growing pains to move toward our goals and dreams. When things don't go as planned, this can be our cue to change things up and learn from what went wrong. We share some of our own opportunities for growth which have come from our perceived failures. Don't let fear of failure hold you back!

On this episode, part 4 in our series, "How to reach our fullest potential", we look at why creativity is important for our growth. Creativity can reduce stress, help us problem solve, give us purpose and build relationships with others. Creativity can happen in unlikely places such as in the shower or as we fall asleep. However, we have to be open to it and allow it to happen. Are you ready to allow creativity help you grow? Listen and grow with us!

In this episode of our series, "How to reach your fullest potential", we address the importance of self regulation and managing our emotions. Emotions are neither good or bad, they are part of the human experience. However, what we do with them can be helpful or hurtful to our lives. Using the skills of deep breathing, grounding techniques, mindfulness, accepting emotions, though challenging and mental heath support can bring peace and a more healthy existence. Are you ready for more peace? Listen and grow with us!

In this episode, we explore our belief systems and how these beliefs can stagnate us and prevent us from reaching our potential. These beliefs are a foundation of who we are and can come from pre-dispositions, parents, teachers, friends, coaches and others in our lives. Some of these beliefs can be positive and helpful but others can be hurtful to us. We need to explore these beliefs and decide what is serving us and what is hurting us to grow through and continue to reach the best version of ourselves.