Momentum - like a ferris wheel - is a constant cycle. When you’re at the top, you feel a sense of fulfillment and like anything is possible. But when you lose that momentum, everything starts to feel like an obstacle. In this episode, you’ll discover how to work with the cycles of momentum so you can focus on opportunities and get back up to the top again. Show highlights include: The ferris wheel philosophy for getting to the top of your game (when life feels like it’s in a rut) (1:39) The ‘emotion-matching’ tools for transforming your obstacles into instant opportunities (5:36) How to tell if your activities are playing to win (or playing not to lose) (10:46) Using the ‘merry-go-round of momentum’ when your life needs a push (13:24) The Tony Robbins trick to keep the wheel spinning towards success (14:20)  ***DISCOUNT CODES, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS*** Get 25% off at Isotoner for the next 2 weeks with code BRILLIANT25. (*Clearance excluded.) www.isotoner.com Psst… We have a few spots open for new coaching clients, so if you’ve ever thought about having a coach, this is your chance to try it on for size and see if you’ll benefit. Pick a date and time: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/ Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

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Building momentum when you need it most

New Year’s Eve is the most popular time for people to make goals. For example… the gyms are packed in January and full of motivation.  But by February, the crowd dies off. People become less interested and don’t follow through on their resolutions. What happened? Reaching your goals is about making better choices. And if you don’t understand the driving forces behind it, you’ll always get stuck doing the same thing. In this episode, Dr. Katy Milkman explains the science behind making your goals.  Show highlights include: Why improving your health, financial, and educational choices starts with death data (8:22) How to recreate that New Year's Day motivation and knock out your goals (16:19) How to avoid hurting your progress or losing any momentum with the Baseball Study (22:18) Why being lazier makes you smarter with these ‘default’ life hacks (26:25) How to work through tasks and make experiences better with the Temptation-Bundling model (31:13) How to keep the momentum and motivation going (when life gets in the way) (37:02)  ***INCREASE YOUR ENERGY IN 30 DAYS, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS*** Psst… We have a few spots open for new coaching clients, so if you’ve ever thought about having a coach, this is your chance to try it on for size and see if you’ll benefit. Pick a date and time: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/ Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057 To see more of Katy Milkman’s Behavioral Science work visit: www.katymilkman.com

Why Change is So Hard with Katy Milkman, Behavioral Scientist

Feeling like you have to ‘do everything’ is normal… but it is also draining and leads to high anxiety. And it’s impossible to celebrate your personal wins when you never feel good enough.  That’s the last thing we want to teach our girls - and for them to pick up on. It’s not about being EVERYthing. It’s about being ANYthing. You don’t need to ‘do it all’ for self-worth. And it doesn’t need to be perfect to go out into the world. In this episode, you’ll discover the 3 skills a girl needs to overcome pressure and be anything in the world! Show highlights include: How to untangle yourself from the “do everything” web and enjoy the things you want (2:20) Why saying no and quitting things makes you a more creative, happier person (4:56) The Perfectionist’s Guide to starting (and finishing) things (8:48) How to survive a world of cancel culture through self-worth, compassion, and grace (13:18)  ***INCREASE YOUR ENERGY IN 30 DAYS, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS*** Psst… We have a few spots open for new coaching clients, so if you’ve ever thought about having a coach, this is your chance to try it on for size and see if you’ll benefit. Pick a date and time: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/ Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

3 things we need to teach our girls

When it comes to accomplishing your dreams, you might not know what the first step is…  It’s easy to say “I don’t know” and make that the end of the road.  But what if “I don’t know” is a question, not an answer? In this episode, you’ll discover the three ways to use “I don’t know” as a question for the next step in your dreams. Show highlights include: Using the story of Midnight the Kitten to fulfill your impossible dreams (0:47) How to make connections and gather the right tools through the Door Knocker’s strategy (9:16) How to transform your social media into a source of connection (and get the best people to come and help you) (11:05) How to ‘walk the streets’ of Google and get the answers you need right away (13:22)  ***INCREASE YOUR ENERGY IN 30 DAYS, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS*** Psst… We have a few spots open for new coaching clients, so if you’ve ever thought about having a coach, this is your chance to try it on for size and see if you’ll benefit. Pick a date and time: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/ Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

When "I don't know" is a question, not an answer

You need powerful language to command a room or explain a side. And when you don’t know how to make your point, you end up apologizing and underselling.  If you fall into patterns of bad communication, you’ll never make the impact you want in the world. You’ll only weaken your authority and confuse those around you.   In this episode, you’ll discover the 8 ways to stop weakening your language and have more power in your words.  Show highlights include: Why these 4 words soften your conversations and weaken any authority (6:48) The powerful language for strengthening an introduction (8:38) How to strip a speech of insecurities and explain your side (10:07) The most used phrase that takes away your speaking power (before you even get in the game) (12:35) How to avoid handing out ‘permission slips’ before asking the questions you want (15:00) How to stop underselling yourself and influence with authority (16:28) Why the ‘no worries’ approach lowers the power of your language (and consciousness) (17:48)  ***INCREASE YOUR ENERGY IN 30 DAYS, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS*** Questions? Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days with our new 30 Days to Vibrant Energy experience: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/ Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

Is low-power language sabotaging you? (I was just wondering.)

Getting a good night’s rest makes every part of your day better. It enhances your mood, energizes your spirit, and gets you ready to take on the day.  And while we all know how important sleep is, why do we continue to struggle with getting a good snooze? When you lose out on sleep, it throws everything out of balance. Life feels overwhelming, rushed, and even the smallest decisions feel impossible to make.  In this episode, sleep expert Dr. Funke Brown shares how to sleep your way to a more fulfilling (and healthier) life today. Show highlights include: How to enhance your mood, health, and decision-making skills with the right way to sleep (8:39) The ‘memory bank’ hack for overcoming bedtime resistance (and raising better students) (11:38) How to fall asleep with ease when your mind is racing (and life feels out of control) (17:25) How to rebalance your sleep drive for a better quality snooze (21:07) Why taking a nap makes you better at your talents (25:24) The three things your bedroom needs for the highest quality of sleep (29:11)  ***INCREASE YOUR ENERGY IN 30 DAYS, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS*** Questions? Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days with our new 30 Days to Vibrant Energy experience: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/ Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

Sleep Better and Breathe Easier with Dr. Funke Brown, Sleep Medicine Physician

You know that a good day starts with a good morning. But it only takes one missing shoe to throw off the entire flow of those early hours… Perfect mornings aren’t about being mistake-free. They are about handling things that come your way (while having enough time to get out the door).  In this episode, you’ll discover the three keys to feeling calmer, in control, and on top of things in the morning.  Show highlights include: Why a morning of smooth sailing starts with these three tasks the night before (4:20) Using Operation Notepad to optimize and execute your perfect morning (9:58) How to avoid free-falling through your morning tasks with these ready-to-go essentials (12:18) Why planning your morning around ‘Murphy’s Law of Parenting’ makes you calmer (16:23)  ***INCREASE YOUR ENERGY IN 30 DAYS, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS*** Questions? Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days with our new 30 Days to Vibrant Energy experience: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/ Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

3 keys to a smooth morning launch

When you’re asked about your dreams, does it feel like a question of the past? You’ve had your dreams, made life decisions, and closed off the rest. But dreams don’t only belong to kids! And they offer more to adults than ‘fantasy.’ Dreams inspire you, guide you to a greater purpose, and propel you forward. In this episode, you’ll discover why dreaming as an adult leads to your most impactful and creative life yet. Show highlights include: How to escape the “lather, rinse, repeat” cycle of life and chase after your unique dreams (3:48) Why it’s better to go with a bad idea than the fear of your first step (7:02) Why dreaming bigger is a life force for Moms (and grounded in gratitude) (8:00) How to transform couch potato energy into the ‘get up and go’ magic for chasing your dreams (11:30) How to turn envious observations into a dream you own (13:10) The ‘creative juice’ categories for people who say they don’t have any dreams (15:20) How to bring dreams to life (and share them with the world) (17:15)  ***INCREASE YOUR ENERGY IN 30 DAYS, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS*** Questions? Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days with our new 30 Days to Vibrant Energy experience: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/ Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

Why we stop dreaming and how to start again

Thank you for being a loyal podcast listener and helping us get to our 200th episode! To honor this milestone, we’re flipping the script and answering YOUR important questions about living a brilliant and balanced life!  Show highlights include: How to ‘tip the scale’ toward personal development (when all you do is work for other people) (3:45) The threshold rituals for making family time magical and being more present (8:15) The energy formula for getting out of your workout slump and feeling invigorated for the day (12:30) Choosing between a morning ritual or an evening wind down (and the difference between the two) (18:55) How to avoid the ‘crash and burn’ of a busy lifestyle and build recovery into your everyday life (21:36) How to build financial security when dollars are limiting (and goals feel unreachable) (26:39)  ***INCREASE YOUR ENERGY IN 30 DAYS, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS*** Questions? Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days with our new 30 Days to Vibrant Energy experience: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/ Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

200th Episode! Listener Questions Answered

It doesn’t come as a surprise that most people want control in their lives, but the desire for it feeds anxiety.  When you can’t control your environment, you get a gut feeling that something is wrong. It keeps you trapped and in fear of making a move. But if you’re too focused on what you can’t control, the opportunities for what you can are gone. In this episode, you’ll learn how to loosen the grips on life and accept uncertainty for a new level of freedom.  Show highlights  include: How to stop demonizing your anxiety for a safer environment today (8:20) The most common anxiety disorders (15:19) How to let go of control and get in tune with your environment with the Evolutionary Perspective (19:55) How to accept things you can’t change and let go of the suffering with the Marsha Linehan formula (22:42) The T.I.P.P. Way to cope through your next anxious moment (25:11) A mindful approach to feeling safer in the world and getting excited about new experiences (27:57) The surprising indicator that you’re ready to seek help (and the first steps in getting there) (29:40)  ***INCREASE YOUR ENERGY IN 30 DAYS, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS*** Questions? Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days with our new 30 Days to Vibrant Energy experience: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/ Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057 Dr. Nathan Fite’s Work: https://cincinnatianxietycenter.com

Letting go of Control with Dr. Nathan Fite, Founder, Cincinnati Anxiety Center

A majority of people feel the need to “hide” parts of their identity at work. They downplay their life, avoid personal questions, and get too wrapped up in projects.  But hiding who you are at work takes a lot of time and energy. In this episode, you’ll discover why showing up with your “whole self” at the office creates the most opportunities and connections in your career. Show highlights include: The “I Promise” exercises for strengthening connections outside of work and getting everyone on the same page (0:52) The icebreaker question for pushing past workplace barriers and getting teammates to show up authentically (3:57) Why talking about your personal life at work makes you a more effective team player (5:45) How to get over your fears of opening up for the opportunities that get you seen and heard at work (9:47) Why being a fully committed ‘work robot’ leaves you exhausted, distracted, and with an uninspired team (14:12) How to find more connections and conversations in your workplace today (20:02)  ***INCREASE YOUR ENERGY IN 30 DAYS, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS*** Questions? Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days with our new 30 Days to Vibrant Energy experience: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/ Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

Should you really bring your "whole self" to work?

Managing your emotions isn’t a natural concept. It takes practice and commitment. And even when you take the high road, you might not get the response you want. But emotional maturity is more than asserting yourself. It’s about getting back in control over how you feel. So that no matter what anyone does, you’re always elevating the conversation. In this episode, you’ll discover the five keys to elevating your emotional maturity today.  Show highlights include: How emotional maturity makes you a more respected leader (and better friend) (4:56) Why the crime rate would plummet with this mature and evolved response to anger (5:55) How to avoid the ‘sideways glance’ and find happiness in every interaction (10:04) How to have the courageous conversations that get you everything you want (14:03) How to ‘reverse-engineer’ your unstable emotions and feel more control in the moment (17:11) The Equal and Opposite Principle for maintaining your emotions through any obstacle (21:58)  ***INCREASE YOUR ENERGY IN 30 DAYS, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS*** Questions? Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days with our new 30 Days to Vibrant Energy experience: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/ Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

5 signs of emotional maturity

Whether it’s related to work or something personal, we’ve all felt like we’re swimming with our heads underwater.  You can only hold your breath for so long. Coming up for air is the only way to live a life with joy (and recover to take on the day).  The times you think you can’t take a break are usually when you need to take one the most.  In this episode, you’ll discover why coming up for air is essential to your soul (and your life).  Show highlights include: The 3 times in life when you need to come up for air (1:27) How to reset stress hormones and give your body the ultimate recovery (5:08) How to stop the ‘atlas complex’ from trapping you in responsibilities (8:22) How to stop everyday stress cycles and push past your fears for a more joyful life (11:19) Why you only need 30 seconds to bring yourself out of a crisis and into a soul-enriching experience (14:22) How to find friends and resources for navigating through any struggle (22:04)  ***A NEW 30 DAY PROGRAM TO INCREASE YOUR ENERGY, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS*** Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days with our new 30 Days to Vibrant Energy experience: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/ Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

Let yourself come up for air

It’s easy to forget who you are in a world full of social pressure. But if you can’t overcome a fear of judgment, you won’t do the things you’re drawn to. And if you suppress your true nature, life starts to feel miserable. Integrity is about getting in tune with the truth and doing things with purpose. The more integrity you have, the closer you are to your true self. In this episode, Dr. Martha Beck shares the path of integrity in finding who you really are (and feeling whole again). Show highlights include: How to avoid social pressure and emotional trauma with the ‘true self’ rumble strips (5:02) Why living with more bliss, meaning, and purpose starts in Dante’s Dark Wood of Error (9:03) The ‘middle-of-the-night’ move for finding your soul guide (and learning as much as you can) (15:02) How to live an honest life and inspire your loved ones with the Plexiglass Glance (21:26) Why answering these three questions takes you to better places and makes you feel greater in your skin (25:22)  ***A NEW 30 DAY PROGRAM TO INCREASE YOUR ENERGY, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS*** Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days with our new 30 Days to Vibrant Energy experience: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/ Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057 Learn more about Martha Beck and finding the path to your true self: https://marthabeck.com/

The Way of Integrity with Martha Beck (aka Oprah's Life Coach)

If you are stuck doing the same thing every day, life gets stagnant. You start to feel drained, unmotivated, and without options.  But unhappy circumstances won’t change unless you do. In fact, you might even be standing in your own way. In this episode, you’ll learn why doing different things brings the most potential to your life.  Show highlights include: The ‘up-leveling’ strategy for getting to your goals (and always growing) (0:40) Why having a ‘board game brain’ creates more opportunities in life (5:56) How to stop struggling with circumstances and take your potential to the next level (9:26) How to break risky repetitive patterns and grow in a better direction for good (10:40) How to cure feeling drained in life with a ‘wise talk’ from the mirror (12:34)  ***A NEW 30 DAY PROGRAM TO INCREASE YOUR ENERGY JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS*** Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days with our new 30 Days to Vibrant Energy experience: https://brilliant-balance.com/energy Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: https://brilliant-balance.com/breathe/ Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

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Brilliant Balance is a podcast for working women who are ready to shine. Each week we will discuss ideas, inspiration, and insight on balance, business, and getting it all done gracefully. Are you ready? Let's be brilliant.

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