Wellbeing on Purpose

Today, I welcome on a friend, athlete, mindset coach, and overall amazing human!

Liubov Lomonosova (she/her) is a mindset coach, accomplished athlete, and running coach who can teach you how to do hard things, developmental toughness, and empower you to elevate your performance. She is originally from Ukraine, now lives just outside of Boulder, CO, and shares more about her process of becoming a U.S. citizen, as well as the steps she took to start running and start her business as a mental performance and mindset coach.

Connect with Liubov on IG:

@lyutsik

@lifecoach.liubov

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In this episode, I answer the often-asked question, "Why do you run ultras?" and share more about how I got into the sport of ultramarathon running, as well as what it means to me. If you're considering running your first ultra or you're simply curious about why people do such a thing, this episode is for you!

Are you looking for a trail or ultra running coach? I currently have a few spots open on my roster. Find me on IG @mountainmegcoaching and reach out if you're interested in exploring coaching!

Wow, it's been a while! I am BACK after two years from a podcast hiatus (about a year since taking a break from Strong Runner Chick Radio) and am full of life updates to share, as well as a preview of what is upcoming. I'm hopeful you'll tune into the upcoming episodes ahead and leave a review or share if you find this podcast helpful. There is much more in store...

In the meantime, let's connect!

Find me on Instagram @mountainmegcoaching (website, www.meginspire.com is currently under construction but set to return soon).

Bring awareness into your body in this brief total body scan. Allow yourself to release tension and tightness, as you become more present in your body.

In today's episode, I introduce an introductory guided meditation, focusing on relaxing into your space, becoming aware of your surroundings, and sending gratitude to life and those around you. If you enjoyed this meditation, please feel free to reach out and stay tuned for more of these over at http://www.platformdaily.com.

In this episode, I share more about the brand new platform I'm joining called WEB (join me, too, over at www.platformdaily.com)! I also share a few recent life updates, including a move to Colorado! And lastly, we chat about living in alignment -- with your values, beliefs, career, people, and environment. Most of all, remember -- if it's not a heck yes, it's a no!

Kevin McAlister is the Founder of Lift Your Wellbeing and based in London, UK. He works with employers and organizations to deliver wellbeing programs, including movement-based classes (virtually and onsite) to improve physical and mental wellbeing. You can find out more at LiftYourWellbeing.com.

Happy New Year! I'm kicking off 2021 with a conversation about intentions and letting go of others' expectations to focus on YOU. Let's make this your best year yet!

Mentioned in episode: Unravel Your Year Workbook - Susannah Conway:

https://www.susannahconway.com/unravel/

Are you measuring your success based on others? Tune into this episode, where we have a #REALTALK chat about this.

Kelsey Varzeas, EdM, is a second-year PhD student pursuing a degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs at The Ohio State University. Her research focus is student-athlete development with an emphasis on the academic-athletic divide and identity development. Recently, Kelsey was a co-author for a paper titled, Compassionate Teaching During COVID-19: Key Approaches in a College Success Center and a contributor for an oral presentation titled, Realms of Stress Among Collegiate Student-Athletes. Kelsey is an instructor for the Dennis Learning Center’s flagship course Learning and Motivation Strategies for Success in College and an academic coach for graduate and professional students. In her role, she incorporates mental health strategies to help students determine what success means to them.

In 2017, Kelsey received her Master of Education in Counseling with a specialization in Sport and Performance Psychology. Kelsey will soon be a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, which demonstrates the highest standards of professional practice for sport and performance psychology consultants. Kelsey would refer to herself as an outdoor enthusiast. She finds great pleasure in endurance running, cycling, hiking, and backcountry skiing. You can often find her lying in her hammock reading a book.

Topics we cover include:

1. Introduction to personal background and identity - exploring who you are, in and outside of work/academia
   
2. Uncovering one’s career path -- how and when did Kelsey decide to pursue your career and/or academic field?
   
3. When was a time Kelsey has felt a lack of purpose and/or well-being in her life, and what helped her
   
4. Finding mentors and/or a support system
   
5. As a coach/consultant working with athletes, where does Kelsey see gaps between identity, purpose, and one's well-being?
   
6. What is making Kelsey thrive
   
7. Where Kelsey notices the intersection of purpose and/or well-being woven within her work.
   
8. What living a life well-lived looks like to Kelsey

Action items for listeners:

• VIA - Character Strengths Assessment
• Dr. Kristen Neff's book on Self Compassion 
• Dr. Brene Brown
• Connect with Kelsey on Instagram