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• Ep 865: Be Bright, Be Bold, Be You with Taylor Simpson

  Are you feeling stuck in your life?  Do you want something bigger than you have? Do you want to bring more money to your life? In this episode we dig into what it takes to have your dream life, and why sometimes you need a little tough love to get there. In this episode I talk with Taylor Simpson, a Motivational Speaker, Mindset & Business Coach and host of the widely downloaded " A Taylored Adventure in Happiness" Podcast, joins us to discuss how we can become our authentic selves, and what it takes to become what you want and do what you want. We talk about knowing our worth, and not settling for less when you can create whatever you want.   Questions I asked: Tell us who you are and how you got started? What would you tell young Taylor today? How do you know when you're out of alignment? Why should we fit out? How do you know your purpose? How do we avoid overwhelm with money? How can we dive more into the energy of money? What tips do you have for leaving a narcissistic relationship? Tell us about your course, and how people can get signed up? Topics Discussed: Dealing with Addiction and Anger. Creating the life you love. Impacting people to change their lives. You may have more then one purpose. Don't be like everyone else. How to know if you're out of alignment. Getting a Money Mindset. Getting away from a icky sales story. Avoiding a narcissistic relationship. How to not grow old.   Quotes from the show: "If you only knew what a hot mess I was." Taylor Simpson @SisterhoodSweat "If it feels really heavy in your gut, that's how you know you're out of alignment." Taylor Simpson @SisterhoodSweat "It's fun to be different, people like quirky." Taylor Simpson @SisterhoodSweat "Each chapter of our life, our soul has got something to shine on." Taylor Simpson @SisterhoodSweat "If you don't know your numbers, you're not respecting money." Taylor Simpson @SisterhoodSweat "The more you are you, the more you will love yourself." Taylor Simpson @SisterhoodSweat   How you can stay in touch with Taylor: https://thetaylorsimpson.com/ https://www.facebook.com/iamtaylorsimpson https://www.instagram.com/iamtaylorsimpson/ https://thetaylorsimpson.com/podcast/   How you can stay in touch with Linda: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube SoundCloud   "Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T"   Essential Formulas  

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• Ep 864 - Learn How To Free Yourself From Burnout with Dave Ruel

  Are you interested in entrepreneurship?  Have you been struggling with your business?  In this episode we delve into all things entrepreneurship.  This week, I talk with Dave Ruel, a former competitive physique athlete turned serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership mentor, about his personal method of achievement. Dave joins us and shares how he gets done before noon, then most people get done all day. We get actionable steps to get our live, business and priorities in order to be more effective in 2021. We discuss freedom, burnout and overwhelm. This is a great episode to fuel your business in the new year. Questions I asked: What is your backstory? What are the 5 truths of an entrepreneur? How can we set better priorities? How do we align our goals with our priorities? How can we stop chasing more? How do multiprenuers choose a path? How can people get more out of their business to run itself? How do we avoid the burnout zone? How do we stay hungry when everything is working? What advice do you have for listeners? Where can they grab the book?   Topics Discussed: Training Productivity How to have freedom. Time management. Being your own boss. Finding your way to work life balance. Understand priorities Stop chasing more. Quotes from the show: "Sweat everyday." @dave_ruel @SisterhoodSweat "All entrepreneurs have the same issue when it comes to leading themselves." @dave_ruel @SisterhoodSweat "It's a lot of small things done right." @dave_ruel @SisterhoodSweat "It's a truth, Entrepreneurs actually want to work." @dave_ruel @SisterhoodSweat "Entrepreneurship isn't a clear path, you're gonna drift." @dave_ruel @SisterhoodSweat "Life and business aren't two different things, it's work life harmony." @dave_ruel @SisterhoodSweat "We tend to react to business, instead of being proactive." @dave_ruel @SisterhoodSweat How you can stay in touch with Dave: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Podcast Book   How you can stay in touch with Linda: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube SoundCloud   "Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T" Essential Formulas   My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is! Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!  

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• Ep 864 - Learn How To Free Yourself From Burnout with Dave Ruel

  Are you interested in entrepreneurship?  Have you been struggling with your business?  In this episode we delve into all things entrepreneurship.  This week, I talk with Dave Ruel, a former competitive physique athlete turned serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership mentor, about his personal method of achievement. Dave joins us and shares how he gets done before noon, then most people get done all day. We get actionable steps to get our live, business and priorities in order to be more effective in 2021. We discuss freedom, burnout and overwhelm. This is a great episode to fuel your business in the new year. Questions I asked: What is your backstory? What are the 5 truths of an entrepreneur? How can we set better priorities? How do we align our goals with our priorities? How can we stop chasing more? How do multiprenuers choose a path? How can people get more out of their business to run itself? How do we avoid the burnout zone? How do we stay hungry when everything is working? What advice do you have for listeners? Where can they grab the book?   Topics Discussed: Training Productivity How to have freedom. Time management. Being your own boss. Finding your way to work life balance. Understand priorities Stop chasing more. Quotes from the show: "Sweat everyday." @dave_ruel @SisterhoodSweat "All entrepreneurs have the same issue when it comes to leading themselves." @dave_ruel @SisterhoodSweat "It's a lot of small things done right." @dave_ruel @SisterhoodSweat "It's a truth, Entrepreneurs actually want to work." @dave_ruel @SisterhoodSweat "Entrepreneurship isn't a clear path, you're gonna drift." @dave_ruel @SisterhoodSweat "Life and business aren't two different things, it's work life harmony." @dave_ruel @SisterhoodSweat "We tend to react to business, instead of being proactive." @dave_ruel @SisterhoodSweat How you can stay in touch with Dave: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Podcast Book   How you can stay in touch with Linda: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube SoundCloud   "Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T" Essential Formulas   My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is! Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!  

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• Ep 863: The REAL Reason It's a Wonderful Life Still Makes Us Cry Every Christmas

  Welcome back to The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we empower women to step into strength, resilience, and purpose — body, mind, and spirit. Today, we're celebrating one of the most beloved holiday films of all time with someone who lived it from the inside out. Jimmy Hawkins — who played Tommy Bailey, the youngest son of George and Mary Bailey — joins us to share the heart, history, humor, and humanity behind It's a Wonderful Life. Now, nearly 80 years after its release, Jimmy has gathered decades of interviews, rare photos, cast and crew insights, and untold behind-the-scenes stories in his brand-new book, The Heart of It's a Wonderful Life, releasing September 23rd. Jimmy opens up about what Frank Capra poured into the film, how Jimmy Stewart used the emotional scars of World War II to shape his performance, and why the message — one life touches so many others — is more important now than ever. Whether you've watched the film a hundred times or you're seeing it for the first time this season, this conversation will remind you that you matter, your life has meaning, and you make a difference. Key Themes The universal message that every life has value Why viewers in today's world need that reminder more than ever How the film teaches us that ordinary acts have extraordinary impact Jimmy's story about showing the film in Attica Prison Inmates recognizing themselves in George Bailey's journey How the movie inspires personal change in unexpected places Capra refused the studio system so he could make the film his way Why the movie originally failed — and how TV saved it in 1974 The idea that "God had a plan" for when the world would discover the film How his experience in WWII shaped the raw intensity of George Bailey Why Stewart said he could not perform certain scenes twice Capra's sensitive direction and deep understanding of trauma How being part of the cast shaped his purpose The journey behind writing his new book Why the story continues to guide him personally and professionally "One Life Makes a Difference" — The Core Message The film teaches us: You matter. Your life has purpose. You are impacting others in ways you may never know. Questions Asked What has kept the message of "It's a Wonderful Life" so relevant for nearly 80 years? Why does the film resonate so deeply with generation after generation? What inspired your new book, and what did you want readers to experience? How did Frank Capra's independent vision shape the final film? What mattered most to Frank Capra in creating this story? Can you share more about Jimmy Stewart's emotional preparation and depth? How has being part of this film shaped your life? Why do you think the movie failed at release but exploded decades later? Quotes: "The movie never changed — the people changed. They need that message now more than ever." — Jimmy Hawkins "George Bailey didn't think he did anything for anyone. And look what he did." "You were born to do something in this life. Maybe you haven't done it yet — but you will." "Frank Capra didn't believe in the committee way of making movies. He wanted to make his film his way." "God had a plan. The pieces weren't there in 1946 — but they were in 1974." "This movie tells everybody: you're important. Go get your dream." "We don't think we're making a difference. But we are. What you do does matter." — Linda Mitchell Jimmy Hawkins & Book Links Book — The Heart of It's a Wonderful Life by Jimmy Hawkins — available for preorder/release: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400255104  Book (audiobook / digital) on Google Play Books / Audiobooks — https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/AQAAAEAqmWHZWM  Information & Announcement about the Book Release (2025) — https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250729801695/en/Its-a-Wonderful-Life-Actor-Jimmy-Hawkins-to-Release-His-New-Book  Where to Stream "It's a Wonderful Life" As of now, "It's a Wonderful Life" is available on: Amazon Prime Video — stream or rent the film  Xumo Play, Plex, Hoopla, and other free-with-ads platforms — depending on your region. 

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• Ep 862: The #1 Behavior That Determines Your Long-Term Health (and Almost No One Talks About It)

  Welcome back to The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we help women step into strength, vitality, and purpose — body, mind, and spirit. Today's guest is a leader in the science of brain health, immune function, and evidence-based nutrition. Dr. John E. Lewis, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of Dr Lewis Nutrition® and one of the most respected clinical researchers in his field. He has conducted more than 30 clinical trials, published over 180 peer-reviewed articles, and his groundbreaking Alzheimer's study — featured in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease — helped spark his popular TEDxMiami talk and his mission to bring powerful, research-backed nutrition directly to the public. After decades in academia, Dr. Lewis shifted from research to real-world impact, driven by one core belief: nutrition is our number one behavior for achieving and maintaining long-term health. For more than 27 years, he has lived what he teaches — a whole-food, plant-based diet, targeted supplementation, and a consistent, disciplined fitness routine. In this conversation, we dive into the science and practical strategies that can help you protect your brain, strengthen your immune system, and take control of your health at any age. WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Lewis's personal journey – What inspired him to pursue clinical nutrition research – Key discoveries from his years at the University of Miami – Why he chose to leave academia and create solutions for the public The power of polysaccharides – What polysaccharides are and why they matter for brain and immune function – How plant-based sources like aloe vera and rice bran support cellular repair – Why nutrient-dense compounds can outperform isolated supplements Nutrition and long-term health – The biggest problems with the standard American diet – The role of chronic inflammation in disease – How whole-food, plant-based nutrition supports cognitive longevity Lifestyle, supplementation, and real-world habits – The dietary and supplemental strategies Dr. Lewis uses personally – Key nutrients that support immune and brain health – His top five daily behaviors for long-term vitality Simple steps to get started today – How to determine which supplements are truly beneficial – The most important action anyone can take right now to improve their health trajectory LINKS & RESOURCES Dr. Lewis Nutrition® — Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T. Discount 10% off: https://drlewisnutrition.com/sossweat Dr. John E. Lewis — Research & Publications Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=gWBxU6sAAAAJ ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/John-Lewis-24 TEDxMiami Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsPXD5YgWfE LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-e-lewis-phd Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlewisnutrition YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@DrLewisNutrition

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