Building a Life You Love- Life and Wellness Tips to Live Your Best Life

TOday I am talking about making time for what is important to you andwhy we have to know our priorities.

Chase After Your Dreams, Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

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Hi Friends, today is a miniepisode with a few ideas I wanted to share with you to think about and reflect on this summer. Also, today is a wrap for season 4 of the podcast and I won't be releasing weekly episodes for most of the summer so I can focus on completely a few other projects.

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Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

• You CAN Change Your Life

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

#overcomer #ragstoriches #grit #perseverance #becomingadoctor #immigrantstory

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Dr. Salvatore Forcina, a retired general, vascular, and trauma surgeon who served as the Chief of Surgery at two North Jersey hospitals for years and treated thousands of patients, shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in war-torn Italy to becoming a highly respected doctor in the US. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance, determination, and grit in achieving success. Dr. Forcina also highlights the significance of family and legacy. He encourages listeners to believe in themselves, work hard, and set goals. He shares the challenges he faced in the medical field and the importance of providing compassionate care. Dr. Forcina's memoir, 'The American Doctor,' serves as a testament to the power of resilience and the pursuit of one's dreams.

Takeaways

• Believe in yourself and have the determination to work hard and achieve your goals.
• Family and legacy are important aspects of life that provide motivation and support.
• Set goals and have a clear vision of what you want to accomplish.
• Compassionate care and providing hope to others can make a significant impact.
• Resilience and the pursuit of one's dreams are key to overcoming challenges and achieving success.

Connect with Sal (Dr. Forcina) at SavatoreForcina.com

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Salvatore Fortuna
• 10:26 Perseverance and Grit: Overcoming Challenges in Life
• 29:14 Believing in Yourself and Working Hard to Accomplish Your Dreams
• 37:27 The Double-Edged Sword of Resources and Motivation
• 46:25 Resilience and the Pursuit of Dreams: Overcoming Challenges in Life

Grab Your Free Workbook to Reignite Your Passion here.

Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

• You CAN Change Your Life

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

#overcomer #ragstoriches #grit #perseverance #becomingadoctor #immigrantstory

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Kristen Owens, a holistic nutritionist and natural health practitioner, discusses the importance of mindset and body in achieving optimal wellness.

She emphasizes the need to renew the mind and take care of the body as a whole person. Kristen also highlights the impact of stress on the body and shares practical tips for managing stress, such as taking breaks and going for walks.

She encourages listeners to identify and overcome lies they believe about themselves and their health.

Kristen emphasizes the importance of getting back to basics and taking control of thoughts and breathing. She concludes by encouraging listeners to never give up and continue dreaming, while embracing God's truth.

Takeaways

• Renewing the mind and taking care of the body are essential for optimal wellness.
• Stress has a significant impact on the body and should be managed effectively.
• Taking breaks and going for walks can help ground the nervous system and reduce stress.
• Identifying and overcoming lies we believe about ourselves is crucial for personal growth.
• Getting back to basics and focusing on thoughts and breathing can have a profound impact on overall well-being.
• Never give up on your dreams and continue to embrace God's truth.

Connect with Kristen at

or on Instagram @kristenowenswellness

Get Kristen's Freebie: 7 Day Whole Health Trinity Checklist

Or Check out My Resources:

Grab Your Free Workbook to Reignite Your Passion here.

Check out My Joyful Living Devotional Journal (free download)

Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:02 Importance of Mindset and Body

04:30 The Impact of Stress on the Body

05:05 Taking Breaks and Going for Walks

06:11 The Power of Thoughts and Beliefs

09:42 Identifying and Overcoming Lies

16:28 Getting Back to Basics

27:13 Never Giving Up and Continuing to Dream

35:06 Taking Thoughts Captive and Embracing God's Truth

37:56 Encouragement to Keep Going

38:07 Connect with Kristen Owens

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

• You CAN Change Your Life

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be...

On Today's episode I share 3 simple ways doing new challenging things, doing social things help our brain. Listen in now.

Grab Your Free Workbook to Reignite Your Passion here.

Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

• You CAN Change Your Life

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

-Health Tips to Improve Our Lives

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

On today's podcast I talk with Katie Rossler, a Burnout and Hidden Grief Specialist and Therapist, about hidden grief, addressing burnout and the need to reevaluate and make shifts in our life during different seasons.

We also discuss:

• Grief is not just from sadness.
• Grief shows up throughout our lives and is not just connected wih death
• Why are we so addicted to being stressed out
• How to process our hidden grief
• Giving ourselves the space and time to heal
• What procrastination really is and how to flip the script on it
• The need for resilience and how resilience helps us through life's losses, transitions and changes

Listen to my conversation with Katie on The Balance Code- How to Rediscover Your Passion for Life

Connect with Katie at KatieRossler.com and grab the free audio chapter of

The New Face of Grief here.

Find out more about Katie's books: The New Face of Grief or Giving Birth to Motherhood

Grab Your Free Workbook to Reignite Your Passion here.

Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

• You CAN Change Your Life

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

#grief #walkingthroughgrief #hiddengrief #loss #identityloss #midlife #grievinglifetransitions #burnout #hittingburnout #stressedout #unfulfilleddreams #chasingourdreams #buildalifeyoulove

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Today on the podcast, I speak with Mari Ruddy, an author, endurance athlete and 3 time cancer survivor, about reclaiming your life and becoming an overcomer no matter what we walk through in life. Note: We discuss suicide, PTSD on this episode.

We also discuss:

• Feeling like you are not seen and how to understand your worth
• Not feeling Validated or having a place you belong
• Walking through cancer three times
• Getting help after suicide attempt and finding professionals who can help you through it
• How moving our bodies and challenging ourselves can help us thrive
• What it takes to be an endurance athlete
• Setting boundaries and removing people from our lives that are not supportive
• Finding a supportive community of friends
• Writing a book and speaking about your past- sharing our stories

Connect with Mari at MariRuddy.com

Check out her book- Extreme Healing here.

Grab Your Free Workbook to Reignite Your Passion here.

Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

• You CAN Change Your Life

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

On today's episode I share three techniques or tools we can use to communicate better in our relationships and they are excellent to use in our marriage.

I cover the tool Becky shared in the last episode called the Dialogue or Awareness Wheel.

I share a strategy or technique Brene Brown uses in her relationship each day. Daily checkup in/what's left in your bucket.

I share the connection concept called T.E.A.M.

Awareness /Dialogue Wheel Technique & Directions

https://www.healthyhumansproject.com/tag/communication-styles/

nal Resources:

Prayers for Prodigals: 90 Days of Prayer for Your Child

#StayMarried: A Couples Devotional- 30 Minute Weekly Devotions

A Little God Time for Couples 35 Daily Devotions Book

Grab Your Free Workbook to Reignite Your Passion here.

Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

• You CAN Change Your Life

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

#marriage #staymarried #christianmarriage #relationships #relationshipadvice #counseling #adultchildren #buildingstrongmarriages #relationshipwithgrowkids #marriagetips #marriagetools

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Today on the podcast Becky Baudouin, author, speaker, wife and mom, joins me to talk all about navigating marriage and the relationships we have with our young adult and adult children. I share this episode here and on Faith Fueled Woman podcast as well.

The episode is so good- full of honest stories, tips on getting support for your marriage, navigating conflict, learning how to communicate better and addressing our own wounds.

Here's even more of the topics we discuss:

• Getting help in your marriage
• Doing Life with Other Couples
• Dealing with family origin issues
• How to resolve conflict in a healthy way
• Understanding How Your Past is Impacting Your Present Relationships
• Getting Counseling for Your Marriage
• How to Communicate
• Celebrating our Spouse
• Allowing Our Kids to See Us Working Through Conflict
• Becoming an Empty Nester
• Allowing Kids to Make Mistakes, Struggle and Learn as Adults
• Learning Not to Overly Criticize Our Kids
• Why Couples that Pray Together Are Less Likely to Get Divorced
• Remembering Our Kids Stories are in Process

Awareness /Dialogue Wheel Technique & Directions

https://www.healthyhumansproject.com/tag/communication-styles/

Connect with Becky at beckybauduoin.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Becky.Baudouin.Author.Speaker/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckybaudouin/

Check out Becky's books:

Enjoy Every Minute of It and Other Ridiculous Things We Say to Moms

Cancer, Faith and Unexpected Joy: What My Mother Taught Me About How to Live and How to Die

Additional Resources:

Prayers for Prodigals: 90 Days of Prayer for Your Child

#StayMarried: A Couples Devotional- 30 Minute Weekly Devotions

A Little God Time for Couples 35 Daily Devotions Book

Join my email newsletter here. FaithFueledWoman Newsletter.

Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

• You CAN Change Your...

On today's podcast, Kristin shares how we can use our hands to create, or produce or be productive to improve our mood and live longer. She shares how using our hands activates our effort-driven rewards circuit.

And she shares why so many social media sites, dating apps, shopping apps, and our digital devices keep us mindlessly scrolling or why we end up binging a new tv show for hours.

If we want to feel better and take control over how we spend our time we've got to be intentional with how we use our devices and our hands.

Links to books:

Lifting Depression: A Neuroscientist's Hands-On Approach to Activating Your Brain's Healing Power by Kelly Lambert

Scarcity Brain: Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough

The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self 

Mind Body Effect: How to Counteract the Harmful Effects of Stress (newer book by Dr. Herbert Benson)

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

• You CAN Change Your Life

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

#personaldevelopment #improveyourhealth #getfit #smallchanges #habits #makeachange #selfimprovement #bebrave #challengeyourself #overcomefear #doitafraid #courage #women #takeastep #takeaction #womensupportingwomen #takeaction #zestforlife #passionforlife #joy #fullyalive #buildalifeyoulove

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