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Registered holistic nutritionist Shannon Babic shares how her own digestive struggles inspired her to help women live a bloat-free life and why self-care is essential for practitioners and clients alike.   In this episode, we talk about… What inspired Shannon to become a holistic nutritionist and help women with digestive issues Understanding optimal digestion is possible every day vs. normalizing gut issues  How Meal Garden helps clients find what works for their specific gut microbiome  How Shannon prioritizes her personal physical and mental health to help others   Shannon’s favorite methods of self-care: exercise, meditation, walking How treating yourself like a client can lead to better listening and more empathy   Links to Resources: Be Well with Shan - https://www.bewellwithshan.com/ Shannon on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bewellwithshan/   Inviting your feedback: What value did you get out of this podcast episode? What could we have done differently to make it a more successful listening experience for you? What questions do you wish were asked or elaborated on further? Let us know! Email the host directly: [email protected]    *This podcast is sponsored by Meal Garden ~> Sign up today with Kiki's code for a 3-month special offer via this link: https://www.mealgarden.com/signup/practitioner/?promo=WITHLOVEFROMKIKI&source=Podcast   

Meal Garden’s co-founder Jeff and marketing director Jenni share the specifics of using Meal Garden as a wellness practitioner and how Meal Garden is a tool that allows coaches to seamlessly connect with clients and guide them to a healthier lifestyle...    In this episode, we talk about… 2 Lessons from using Meal Garden: Networking - Meal Garden provides education to confidently enter the nutrition coaching industry, approach businesses, expand your agency Program Building - Meal Garden saves practitioners and nutritionists time and allows you to help clients on the spot with meal plans 3 Goals of Meal Garden: Make it easy for users to create, modify, and share content. Help companies find clients and grow your business.  Simplify feedback loops for coaches to help clients.  How Meal Garden plans are created and what a meal plan contains Helping clients implement a healthier lifestyle and what 1:1 coaching looks like with Meal Garden           Links to Resources: Inviting your feedback: What value did you get out of this podcast episode? What could we have done differently to make it a more successful listening experience for you? What questions do you wish were asked or elaborated on further? Let us know! Email the host directly: [email protected]  *This podcast is sponsored by Meal Garden ~> Sign up today with Kiki's code for a 3-month special offer via this link: https://www.mealgarden.com/signup/practitioner/?promo=WITHLOVEFROMKIKI&source=Podcast

Nutrition strategist Stephanie Shaw breaks down her process of peeling back layers to understand her clients’ nutritional needs and how she supports women to find healthy ways to decrease stress and nurture their bodies.      In this episode, we talk about… Transitioning from corporate, government, and nonprofit work to nutrition How Stephanie peels back the layers using hair mineral analysis  Understanding how stress can impact your weight and health  Recognizing your body needs the right balance of food and exercise  Why Stephanie chooses to specifically support mid-life women  What it means to turn pain into purpose and a way to support others     Links to Resources: Stephanie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindbodybusinessmethod/ Stephanie’s Website - https://stephanielynnshaw.com/ Inviting your feedback: What value did you get out of this podcast episode? What could we have done differently to make it a more successful listening experience for you? What questions do you wish were asked or elaborated on further? Let us know! Email the host directly: [email protected]    *This podcast is sponsored by Meal Garden ~> Sign up today with Kiki's code for a 3-month special offer via this link: https://www.mealgarden.com/signup/practitioner/?promo=WITHLOVEFROMKIKI&source=Podcast 

Meal Garden nutritionist and certified health and wellness coach Marissa Holmes sheds light on the mind-food connection and why she believes a zero-diet culture is the key to finding healthy food habits that work for you.           In this episode, we talk about… Recognizing how our food habits are triggered by past experiences  Reprogramming food behaviors: awareness, grace, portion control  Why Marissa never restricts foods and how she uses Meal Garden Letting go of dieting and the “I can’t” mentality Fun swaps to help with implementing healthier food choices     Links to Resources: Marissa on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/marissa.lucille.5 Marissa’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rissalucille/ Marissa’s Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nutritionbeyondtheplate Inviting your feedback: What value did you get out of this podcast episode? What could we have done differently to make it a more successful listening experience for you? What questions do you wish were asked or elaborated on further? Let us know! Email the host directly: [email protected]  *This podcast is sponsored by Meal Garden ~> Sign up today with Kiki's code for a 3-month special offer via this link: https://www.mealgarden.com/signup/practitioner/?promo=WITHLOVEFROMKIKI&source=Podcast

Nutritionist Tyra Houle shares why all foods fit, the crucial role macronutrients play in our daily performance, and why balance is key to fighting food fear!      In this episode, we talk about… How obstacle course racing inspired Tyra’s nutrition journey  Letting go of negative stigmas around macronutrients and fats  Understanding how healthy fats and proteins impact your performance  Overcoming food fear with a sustainable lifestyle and balanced meals Using the Meal Garden platform for meal planning suitable to your needs Shifting from a state of deprivation to a state of abundance   Fun advice to smash a banana on anything!   Links to Resources: Tyra’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ocr.blondie/ Tyra’s LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/tyrahoule   Inviting your feedback: What value did you get out of this podcast episode? What could we have done differently to make it a more successful listening experience for you? What questions do you wish were asked or elaborated on further? Let us know! Email the host directly: [email protected]  *This podcast is sponsored by Meal Garden ~> Sign up today with Kiki's code for a 3-month special offer via this link: https://www.mealgarden.com/signup/practitioner/?promo=WITHLOVEFROMKIKI&source=Podcast

Anna Lozano — co-creator of Love Powered Co — talks about how she went from working in the corporate world to becoming an entrepreneur, how having a mentor makes all the difference, tips for finding the right mentor for you, and gives some advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.   In this episode, we talk about… What made Anna quit her corporate career and establish her company  Things new entrepreneurs need to know when it comes to shifting from service-based businesses to products-based businesses.  Tips for someone who is just starting out on the entrepreneurial path Should new entrepreneurs just outsource everything or take ownership of the manufacturing, packaging, etc The key aspects that one should look for in a mentor to ensure that s/he is the right match for them. Why it is so important for entrepreneurs to have coaches and mentors by their sides Anna's inspiration and how she is stepping into being The importance of having multiple streams of revenue, and advice on making investments Links to Resources:   Anna's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_annalozano/ Love Powered Co Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovepoweredco/ Love Powered Co - https://www.lovepoweredco.com/   Inviting your feedback: What value did you get out of this podcast episode? What could we have done differently to make it a more successful listening experience for you? What questions do you wish were asked or elaborated on further? Let us know! Email the host directly: [email protected]    *This podcast is sponsored by Meal Garden ~> Sign up today with Kiki's code for a 3-month special offer via this link: https://www.mealgarden.com/signup/practitioner/?promo=WITHLOVEFROMKIKI&source=Podcast 

Adam Von Ins, founder of Move Think Smile, breaks down 3 bold moves holistic health coaches and practitioners can start using now to provide more value to their clients and simultaneously increase their income.    In this episode, we talk about… Whether we’ve reached a tipping point from a conventional sickness-based healthcare model to one of real wellness Best way for coaches or practitioners to get clients and patients faster results How shifting from 1:1 to one to many coaching model increases value for clients  Understanding that when your marketing speaks to everyone, it speaks to no one  The value of 100% authentic messaging that focuses on the why of the client’s problem  Suggestions for how to position wellness coaching offers: Change the structure of the program Change the message and tap into the why Change the income by setting a bargain price for clients Creating a win-win for clients by having more skin in the game and saving money over the long term  Encouragement to stop thinking about it and take action now  Links to Resources: Move Think Smile - https://movethinksmile.com/ Free Business Training for Health Coaches & Practitioners - https://movethinksmile.com/workshop   Inviting your feedback: What value did you get out of this podcast episode? What could we have done differently to make it a more successful listening experience for you? What questions do you wish were asked or elaborated on further? Let us know! Email the host directly: [email protected]  *This podcast is sponsored by Meal Garden ~> Sign up today with Kiki's code for a 3-month special offer via this link: https://www.mealgarden.com/signup/practitioner/?promo=WITHLOVEFROMKIKI&source=Podcast

Kiki Athanas joined the Meal Garden community over 7 years ago and shares her journey as an entrepreneur and her goals for the Making It Real podcast in 2022.    In this episode, we talk about… How Kiki met Jeff and John through Meal Garden How Meal Garden inspired Kiki’s coaching and supplement businesses Why Kiki decided to host a podcast sponsored by Meal Garden  Kiki’s mission of the podcast to move your business forward  Shifting the podcast conversations from questions to action items   Requests for feedback on how you’re implementing what you learn and referrals for potential podcast guests    Links to Resources: Kiki’s Website - https://www.kikiathanas.com/   Kiki’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kiki_athanas/   Inviting your feedback: What value did you get out of this podcast episode? What could we have done differently to make it a more successful listening experience for you? What questions do you wish were asked or elaborated on further? Let us know! Email the host directly: [email protected]    *This podcast is sponsored by Meal Garden ~> Sign up today with Kiki's code for a 3-month special offer via this link: https://www.mealgarden.com/signup/practitioner/?promo=WITHLOVEFROMKIKI&source=Podcast 

Bianca Osbourne, mindset coach, TV personality, chef and media trainer, shares how a vision board helped take control of her life and addresses common myths around manifestation and how to make it work for you.    In this episode, we talk about…   Why Bianca shifted her perspective to vision boards and goal setting  Acknowledging manifestation isn’t perfect and things don’t just magically align  The power of taking responsibility of your life  Advice for manifesting: Be very clear about why you want what you want Understanding manifesting isn’t just a vision board and requires internal work    Links to Resources: Bianca’s website - https://biancaosbourne.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/bianca.osbourne/   Inviting your feedback: What value did you get out of this podcast episode? What could we have done differently to make it a more successful listening experience for you? What questions do you wish were asked or elaborated on further? Let us know! Email the host directly: [email protected]  *This podcast is sponsored by Meal Garden ~> Sign up today with Kiki's code for a 3-month special offer via this link: https://www.mealgarden.com/signup/practitioner/?promo=WITHLOVEFROMKIKI&source=Podcast

Ayanna Sealey, a performance coach and consultant, NET practitioner, and Broadway-caliber performer, joins the show to discuss performance psychology, what blocks you from activating your passion, and how to unblock it.   In this episode, we talk about… What is a mental performance coach, who to hire, and why What causes people to be blocked from activating their passion and how to re-activate it What is NET (Neuro Emotional Technique), and how it is performed How to deal with performance anxiety Why sometimes we are unable to accomplish the tasks we set or fulfill our desires How meditation helps you to handle pressure   Links to Resources: Ayanna’s website - https://www.ayannasealey.com/ and  https://www.instagram.com/ayanna_sealey/    Inviting your feedback: What value did you get out of this podcast episode? What could we have done differently to make it a more successful listening experience for you? What questions do you wish were asked or elaborated on further? Let us know! Email the host directly: [email protected]  *This podcast is sponsored by Meal Garden ~> Sign up today with Kiki's code for a 3-month special offer via this link: https://www.mealgarden.com/signup/practitioner/?promo=WITHLOVEFROMKIKI&source=Podcast

Gabrielle Leonard is an expansion strategy coach and author of the book Becoming a CloseHER: The Art of Reinvention that attracts High-end and Corporate Clients. As a coach, she helps entrepreneurs expand their businesses by organizing internal operations, building productive teams, and securing high-end contracts. In this episode, she discusses how to expand yourself for high-end clients.    In this episode, we talk about…  What does expansion mean to Gabrielle How to know when you’re ready to go from working with clients with a budget to moving towards big companies The difference between working with clients on a small budget and the offers that are epic and large Limiting beliefs that come up with the thought of increasing your charge Why you should not undercharge or undersell yourself Do you have to go somewhere else to find high-end clients Gabrielle’s training program to learn how to talk to these high-end buyers Links to Resources:   Gabrielle’s Website - https://gabrielleleonard.com/  Gabrielle’s Facebook handle - https://www.facebook.com/inspiredroyal  Gabrielle’s Instagram handle - https://www.instagram.com/gabrielletleonard/    Inviting your feedback: What value did you get out of this podcast episode? What could we have done differently to make it a more successful listening experience for you? What questions do you wish were asked or elaborated on further? Let us know! Email the host directly: [email protected]     *This podcast is sponsored by Meal Garden ~> Sign up today with Kiki's code for a 3-month special offer via this link:  https://www.mealgarden.com/signup/practitioner/?promo=WITHLOVEFROMKIKI&source=Podcast 

Kevin Dubrosky, an international author, speaker, host of the Proven Profit Podcast, growth consultant, and coach who helps people discover and unleash their under-monetized assets, shares why you should raise your prices and mistakes everyone should avoid while fixing their price.   In this episode, we talk about… Why should you charge a higher price than your competitors Common mistakes to avoid while fixing your price How to fix your worth in a holistic way Everybody loses when we charge the wrong price Healthy element of imposter syndrome Looking people in their eyes when you’re giving them your prices How to prepare yourself for your sales conversation The strategic application of value engineering that needs to be paid attention to  Links to Resources:     Kevin’s Website https://www.kevindubrosky.com/    Kevin’s Instagram handle - https://www.instagram.com/kevindubrosky/    Kevin’s LinkedIn profile -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindubrosky/?originalSubdomain=ca    Kevin’s Twitter handle -  https://twitter.com/kevindubrosky    Inviting your feedback: What value did you get out of this podcast episode? What could we have done differently to make it a more successful listening experience for you? What questions do you wish were asked or elaborated on further? Let us know! Email the host directly: [email protected]     *This podcast is sponsored by Meal Garden ~> Sign up today with Kiki’s code for a 3-month special offer via this link:  https://www.mealgarden.com/signup/practitioner/?promo=WITHLOVEFROMKIKI&source=Podcast