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SOLO. Why "Tackle Box" and the purpose behind it, quitting a job, trying things in your 20's, ditching the comfort zone, upstream thinking

#4. In today's episode I open up about my journey this past year, from quitting a full time job to why I started a podcast and its purpose. Stepping back from my job and taking the time to try new things (like starting a podcast) brought me a lot of clarity and (after a lot of uncomfortable months of feeling uncertain about my future) I'm finally in a place where I feel at ease and like I can share a glimpse of my experience so that it might be helpful for any on you <3. After starting the podcast/where I am now: * I'm now working in a casual nursing role that I really enjoy * I'm going back to school in the fall for a graduate certificate in Public Relations * I'm still taking things day by day and really excited to go back to school! (never thought Id say that lol).  * Also still challenging myself and getting out of my comfort zone (hence the solo podcast) Let me know what you'd like to hear more of, or if I should dive deeper in anything I discuss on today's episode. Made with love, Lauren IG: laurenmantha [https://www.instagram.com/laurenmantha/] Mark Manson: Screw Finding Your Passion, article [https://markmanson.net/screw-finding-your-passion]

Brian Hui (@Bicepbri) on Sustainable Fitness Goals, Making Time with a 9-5, "Failure" as a Redirection, Career Change and Creating the Life you Want.

#3: On today's episode we tackle career changes, creating time for your goals with a 9-5, balancing (or not balancing) two jobs and looking at "failure" as an opportunity. Brian opens up about his struggles in school, dealing with heartbreak and how this all got him to where he is today. From high school thinking he would be a nurse, to a now successful online fitness coach and content creator - listen in on our convo about stumbling through our 20's and how Brian has been navigating these years to show up as his best self. Guest: IG: @Bicepbri https://www.instagram.com/bicepbri Host: IG: @laurenmantha https://www.instagram.com/laurenmantha/

Maddy Epps (nourishwithmads) on career, comfort zone, balance in the summer and an exclusive recipe👀

#2: Today we dive into Maddy’s university and career journey that brought her to Toronto as a personal trainer at Equinox. We talk about getting out of your comfort zone and just going for it; finding your why; your relationship with yourself, exercise, and food; balance in the summer, defining what wellness means to you and, an EXCLUSIVE smoothie recipe you need to try. IG: @nourishwithmads RSVP: https://www.nourishwithmads.ca/events BLOG: https://www.nourishwithmads.ca/ The Foundry: https://foundrybc.ca/vancouver-granville/

Mel Grauds (Melrose Training) on Career, Career Change, Strength Training for Women and the Best Athletic Wear to Get

#1. In this episode, we dive into Mel's personal story of how fitness became a part of her life, her work as a nurse and transitioning careers to becoming a personal trainer. She gives us her recommendations for anyone starting their health and wellness journey as well as the inside scoop on the best athletic wear to try (if you haven't already seen them on TikTok, she's tried them all!). You can find her website HERE [https://www.melrosetraining.ca/] and follow her on INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/melrosetraining/] and TIKTOK [https://www.tiktok.com/@melrosetraining] where she dives into everything athletic wear and shoes.

I can’t believe I’m posting this but, introducing…

Tackle Box the podcast! This year I want to try more things that scare me. This is one of them. I also want to create a place where we can come together to learn, unlearn, and grow together! My intention for Tackle Box is for it to be a collection of educational tools and topics on all things health and wellness that inspires you, and that you can take into your life to be your best you.