I'm Not "Heavy" No More with John Groce

Part Two: The Unplanned Plan with Dr. Johanne Louis

#014- We continue our conversation with the captivating, multi-skilled, and resilient Dr. Johanne Louis. Here's what you walk away with in this episode: A literal mentorship session on how to navigate the following... Career: She shares what versatility a nursing career offers! Plus gives a great lesson on comparison, no matter your field.  Setbacks: She provides her very own acronym for staying adaptable- R.A.C.E. Love: "try, try, try...NEXT!" haha. You've got to tune in for that one:)  We also talk Boundaries, Parenting/Legacy, Wisdom in Friendship, plus Service/Purpose (via her foundation, the Dr. Johanne Louis Foundation aka JLF). She did & does it all...unplanned. And what's wrong with that?! #insider. Tune in!

The Unplanned Plan with Dr. Johanne Louis (Part 1)

#013- Adaptability: The ability to adjust and respond quickly to changing factors, conditions or environments. Today, Dr. Johanne teaches a master class in it. Born & raised in Haiti surrounded by family and security, her life changes when she moves to the United States at the age of 6 to join her mother (someone she had no recollection of) & a father who seems quite indifferent towards her (for reasons she eventually begins to understand). If learning a new language and culture aren't enough, she encounters not one but two predatory men who take advantage of her and set her on a path of manipulation, indoctrination, and an unfulfilled desire for validation & love.  Her story of origin takes you on an emotional rollercoaster--that's for sure. But the final destination is one of triumph. If you so choose, take a listen to the how her adaptable spirit leads her to respond to what life had become, in order to make life what it was supposed to be. Her story lends other victims a voice; and it lends all listeners strength & strategy. Tune in.

Get G.O.O.D. with Goal Setting!

#012- We've all heard the famous Benjamin Franklin quote: "If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!" I think we all even understand his point--that achieving success requires a plan. But do we understand what our plan must include? In this episode, we use the G.O.O.D. Model for goal setting to explore the true and scientifically-supported thought that success requires not only visualization of what you desire (your goal) but also an understanding of the challenges you may face (amongst other things) in order to formulate a plan to navigate those obstacles and win. Now that's good:) Tune in!

Sort Your Life with The Simple Sorter (Karen Longenecker)

#011- It's Spring time!! Season changes are great indications of shifts. Clearing out the old. Making room for the new. It sounds great but it's actually quite the task. A task that requires (you guessed it) self-leadership, but also, per our lovely guest, bravery:) Did you know there's a correlation between being organized and being successful? Organization forces you to set goals, keep time limits, complete projects, and overall be productive. Did you also know that before we can organize we need to acknowledge a very important step? We need to sort: Sort our homes. Sort our mess. Sort our lives. In this episode, The Simple Sorter helps us get granular with pain points in the home. We go room by room--roadblock by roadblock. She's a professional with the heart and expertise (30+ years worth) to help us tackle the hard things. The Simple Sorter says in the home and in life, "it always seems impossible until it's done". Truth!

I'm Not "Heavy" No More with John Groce

#010- Weight...a word that represents our physical mass as well as the burdens we bear in all aspects of life. We can all think of a moment in time when we simply got used to carrying around excess. And boy was (or is) it heavy.  In this episode, we speak with husband, father, teacher & fitness/nutrition enthusiast, John Groce. He's no stranger to the impact food addiction can have on your life. He also knows a thing or two about setbacks. By finding synergy between his physical, mental, & spiritual health, he managed to drop pounds in more ways than one and instead pack on confidence & connection. If you're looking to fall in love with a better version of you, this one's for you! In the words of John, "weight ain't nothing but a number"! He embraced these truths and guess what, he's not "heavy" any more!!!