AskYourselfWhyNot

In this episode, Jayla and Shaye talk about a variety of topics related to self improvement but it's mainly around some easy tips to shift your mindset to work for you not against you.  They provide some easy to apply tips to help get you out of your comfort zone and live more true to yourself. 

Books mentioned:

High 5 Habit

The Four Agreements

Good Inside

In this episode we are talking about all what we've learned over the past year regarding manifesting and how to actually do it properly so that it works.  We discuss what manifestation is not, what it actually is, and how to start manifesting the right way.  What we discuss in the episode is backed by science and will keep you from making some common manifesting mistakes.  We are reciting information we've learned from Mel Robins, Gabby Bernstein, and Manifestation Babe, Kathrin Zenkina. This is a great listen that will inspire you to take action towards living the life you want. 

In this episode we speak with Noelle Adams about the importance of getting out of your comfort zone and designing the life of your dreams. Noelle is a  network marketer, physical therapist, health, hair, and beauty mentor who left her day job a year ago to pursue her passion in the health and beauty industry full time. This conversation will leave you motivated to do some self discovery, build your confidence, and get uncomfortable so you can work towards manifesting a life you designed are extremely passionate about living. 

Books mentioned:

The Middle Finger Project

Excuses Be Gone

Four Agreements 

In this episode, we speak with choreographer and dancer, Carly DiCola on the mental and physical health benefits of dance.  We give simple tips on how to incorporate more dance into your life, even if you feel too embarrassed or too old.  We talk about how dance can bring more fun and creativity into your everyday life and why it's a somatic release and great for your nervous system.  This episode will inspire you to relax, have more fun, and incorporate more creativity into your daily life.  Carly is a yoga teacher at OVPY and is part of The Body Reboot Challenge taking place this month.  She is our last teacher feature.  If you'd like to check out her classes, reach out to her on instagram or via the OVPY website.  

In this episode, we talk to Laura Hitchman (owner of OVPY) and Kim Aston (OVPY instructor) about how learning to breath correctly (through the nose) can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, improve jaw pain, help with dry mouth, help with teeth alignment, help the immune system and just greatly improve many aspects of your life. We give you tips for learning how to breath correctly so you can start seeing improvements in your life and we talk about the calming impact of the Oujayi breath on your nervous system. It was a great discussion with lots of insights❤️ #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #selflove #selfcare #nosebreathing #oujayi

Nose Breathing Benefits

Laura Hitchman @leggylauralou_doesyoga 

Kim Aston @kaston72

This month we are featuring teachers from OVPY to discuss their yoga/mindfulness journeys to help kick off The Body Reboot Challenge-Boot Up to ensure you have a strong start in 2022 and a chance to win BIG! Optimize your BODY this January with our studio yoga challenge. Challenge begins on January 3rd and runs through February 2nd. New class times are being added to the schedule to give you plenty of opportunity to attend.  For more information click the link below. 

The Body Reboot Challenge

In this episode we talk about the healing power of mindfulness and yoga with OV Power Yoga instructors Julie Markel and Jim Weekly. We talk a lot about why yoga is for every BODY and how sometimes we place limits on ourselves that keep us from discovering something we truly love.  We also discuss the mind body connection, how mindfulness and yoga helps with mental and physical health, and we discuss a little about the energy body of the Chakras. It's a great listen that will inspire you to connect with yourself and do something new. 

In this episode we speak with Wheeling native, Yoga instructor and mom extraordinaire, Donn McCombs on her mindfulness journey, what inspired her to be a yoga instructor, and how her kids are her greatest teachers.  We talk about the challenges that come from being a mom and how we can use those to better ourselves as humans and how we need to be our own cheerleaders.  If you're a parent struggling with mom guilt this is a great listen that will inspire you to thrive. Resources: The Untethered Soul OVPY @life_as_donn

In this episode we recap our first year of podcasting-yay! Thanks so much for joining us on this journey.  We go through what we've learned and what feeling we want to cultivate in 2022. 

In this episode we speak with Laura Hitchman, owner and operator of OV Power Yoga, a yoga studio in Wheeling, WV whose purpose is to create an environment that increases longevity through functional movement so you can sweat harder, breathe longer and laugh louder.  We talk about her transition back to Wheeling from Charleston, SC and how she thought it was temporary but to her surprise is now rooted here and thriving. We speak about everything from opening her business 9 months after moving back, operating in a pandemic, different styles of yoga, the benefits she's seen of yoga in her life,  to how her business has evolved and how she helped heal herself of chronic illness with a yoga method she created called The Body.  Laura is launching a January challenge called The Body Reboot, if you're ready to commit to some self care in 2022 this is a great challenge to join.  Challenge begins on January 3rd and runs through February 2nd. Deadline to register is December 31. New class times are being added to the schedule to give you plenty of opportunity to attend. If you're curious about trying yoga, this is a great listen.

Resources:

@ovpoweryoga

OV Power Yoga Facebook 

In this episode, we speak with our first male guest Walker Holloway on some tips to help us jumpstart our financial health in 2022.  He gives us some action steps on what we can do now to become more financially healthy and how we can invest in a world we want to see. 

Walker Holloway was born and raised in Wheeling West Virginia and graduated from Linsly in 2007. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Rollins College and began his financial advising career with AXA Advisors in Orlando Florida shortly after. During his time there, he gained valuable knowledge and experience mentoring under some of the top producers of his firm.

In 2013, Walker returned to Wheeling and became partners with his father at Hazlett, Burt & Watson. Together they provide exceptional financial guidance to individuals, families, and small business owners alike. Their collaborative and comprehensive approach focuses on analyzing their client’s unique expectations and goals through the scope of their investments, insurance and succession plans.

Walker is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional and adheres to the CFP Board’s Code of Ethics for integrity, objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism and diligence. In addition to the CFP®, he holds the Series 6, Series 7, Series 66 and Life/Health Insurance licenses.

Outside of the office, Walker is heavily involved in the community, serving on the boards of numerous nonprofits: Wheeling Rotary (President), Oglebay Institute, Wheeling National Heritage Area Corp., St John’s Home for Children, and the OVMC Auxiliary Inc. In his spare time he enjoys travel, basketball and ballroom dance.

Resources 

Broker Check 

Ballroom Dance

Ted Talk-Never give up