Su2g: Step Up To Greatness Podcast

As many COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and we return to society, some of us do so a little heavier with what is being referred to as "The Quarantine 15." With summer here you may be looking to quick shed some of that extra weight, but do you want a quick fix or something sustainable, long term? In this episode I discuss the suggestions I usually make with my training clients.

With so much divisiveness in our country we are continuing to push ourselves further apart because we are not thinking before we speak nor are we taking the time to talk and listen to other people's perspectives. As a country we need to educate ourselves, come together and speak up.

It's the last week of Foster Care Month and we are approaching one year since we've been licensed as foster parents. For this episode I decided to share what this last year has been like.

Are you letting the unknown keep you from living your life to the fullest? Are you stuck in place, worried that if you do anything the worst possible thing will happen? It is time to shift that fear into excitement and live your life.

As our leaders have to make continuous difficult decisions regarding our safety and the economy, you might be faced with decisions of your own, COVID related or not. This episode is all about the things you should factor in when it comes to making a big decision in life. 

No, we're not talking telephones here. This episode is all about setting and upholding boundaries in order to not stretch yourself too thin and become the best version of yourself by pursuing the things that are important to you.

"The reasons why we struggle with insecurity is we compare our behind the scenes with everyone else's highlight reel." -Steven Furtick Do you wish you were more like someone else or wish you had their life? STOP. IT. NOW. In this podcast episode I discuss the importance of realizing your own self-worth and living your life by avoiding comparison.    

Have you been overwhelmed with things going on in your life? Do you feel like you don't get to do things that you enjoy? Do you even know what brings you joy anymore? In this episode I share an activity with you that will help you zero in on the person you are now and the things that bring you joy.

As we go through the ups and downs of life one of the most important things to have to help us along the way are meaningful relationships. In this episode I discuss ways to make new friends as well as ways to nurture our friendships. 

Do you struggle to get the quantity or quality rest you need each night in order for you to function at an optimal level the next day? Do you stay up late watching the minutes on the clock pass, worrying about how rough tomorrow is going to be if you don't fall asleep, NOW? In this episode I share with you some tips and tricks on how to fall asleep sooner and get the quality rest you need. 

In the second part of this two-part episode, former client, real estate powerhouse and healthy lifestyle enthusiast, Jake Glatz, comes by to tell us about his healthy lifestyle transformation. We discuss how he overcame his fear of joining a gym, hiring a trainer and how everything since has led him to be the health conscious person he is. Want proof? Check out his transformation photos! 

It's a special treat when one of your past clients moves on to do great things and returns to talk about it. That is the case with this two-part episode when former client, real estate powerhouse and healthy lifestyle enthusiast, Jake Glatz, comes by to talk about life, real estate and setting yourself up financially for the home and lifestyle you want in this first episode.  Tune in for Part 2 when we talk about how he transformed his health and way of thinking when he overcame his fear and hired a trainer.  Jake is one half of a dynamic duo, Jake+Yub, operating out of Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in Real Estate, Lifestyle and more. Visit them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeplusyub

Does fear mess with your mind and lead you to experience the feeling of what's known as, "imposter syndrome?" In this episode I give you some quick tips and tricks to help you detect and overcome those negative thoughts.

With all the news floating about and changing concerning the latest pandemic, I share my simple opinion on the matter and my suggestion: focusing on your own health and being kind to others.  

Following up last week's episode of getting over anger, I provide several ways to get through your times of sadness.

Anger is an emotion we all experience, but if left unchecked or unresolved, it can have devastating effects on our health and our lives. I provide several tools to help release that anger.

In this episode I talk to my colleague, Allison, about her history and strategies with journaling and how it has impacted her life.

Realizing I had mentioned utilizing some form of journaling or another in multiple conversations over the last week, thought it made sense to talk about it here. In this episode I reference the purpose of a food journal and a gratitude journal. 

In this episode I discuss several topics relevant to working towards the person you want to become that are brought up in Eric Thomas' book, "Greatness is Upon You." I help you decipher the difference between reputation and character, as well as how to tell if you're playing "the victim."

The things you really want out of life are achievable, you just have to continue to make the small decisions as well as the big ones that line up with what you want.