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Couch to 5A

by Lainey Frydrych

Lainey Frydrych, global expert on the 5 Levels of Advocacy and founder of GrowYourAdvocacy.com, specializes in teaching “Couch to 5A: How To Become A Courageous Cause Champion (using the 5 Levels of Advocacy)”. She'll answer commonly asked questions, interview guest speakers, and share success stories. You'll learn about overcoming fear to advance your cause, with self-care ideas and volunteer opportunities.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 127 - As Cyclists, With Rights Come Responsibilities

    Tragic story today about a pedestrian killed on the Macomb Orchard Trail after he was hit by a cyclist. As a cyclist for many years, including on that trail, I have seen many examples of high risk behavior by cyclists, and need to admit to taking those risks myself. The price of harming another...

  2. Episode 126 - Planning Meals Prevents Wasting Money (And Food)

    By structuring meals, you can save a lot of money because you won't have a pantry or refrigerator full of food you may or may not eat. It also helps prevent food being wasted because it goes bad, and gives you the freshest food to eat instead of something that has been sitting around losing flavor.

  3. Episode 125 - How To Connect With Your Humankind Cousins

    Looking more closely at each individual helps you see similarities and helps you distinguish them as uniquely designed. Try it and see what happens! Also try thinking the words "How are you doing?" the next time you wave at someone - it opens up your body, face and smile!

  4. Episode 124 - Take Some Time To Socialize

    Socializing with new people can be as easy as taking time to have a back-and-forth conversation about the activity you are both taking part in. You never know when a friendship will be born!

  5. Episode 123 - How Badly Do You Want That Outcome?

    If you want something to be different in your life, get very clear on what you want the outcome to look like. Then decide how badly you want that outcome. Because if you really want it, you'll create and follow the fool-proof steps necessary for insuring the outcome. If that seems too much or too...

  6. Episode 122 - Checking In With Your Inner Child Might Include Multiple Ages

    As you connect with your inner child, you may find that there is more than one. Each one is at a different age and stage of emotional development, with a variety of needs. So be aware of that as you work to improve communicating with those parts of yourself.

  7. Episode 121 - When Emotions Get High, Fall On Your Sword (Energetically)

    Here are some beneficial steps you can take when you are faced with strong emotions, either yours or another person's... or both.

  8. Episode 120 - Never Stop Re-Starting

    If you enjoyed doing something in the past, take one small step today to get yourself connected to it again. You may be amazed at how valuable your past experience in that endeavor is to you now! Whether your experiences were painful or pleasant or a combination of both, that experience will help...

  9. Episode 119 - Little Financial Benefits Add Up When You Start Noticing Them

    Keeping track of every little financial benefit helps us to see how often we are receiving the flow of abundance.

  10. Episode 118 - Looking Back At Suppressed Emotions Can Help Heal You Today

    Check out Louise Hay's list of diseases, ailments and pain locations to find out which emotions are usually causing them. This can give you a quick look into your past to find out where you need to spend more time looking back at the bigger picture....

  11. Episode 117 - A Great Way To Practice Being Social Is With Your Neighbors

    If you are a bit shy socially, try out a few of these ideas with your neighbors: https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-be-a-good-neighbor-9-old-fashioned-tips-for-getting-to-know-the-folks-next-door/

  12. Episode 116 - Got Chronic Pain? Give This A Try!

    Check out Dr. Sarno's work in the documentary "All The Rage: Saved By Sarno" at: http://alltheragedoc.com/ and many resources to heal your pain at: www.tmswiki.org. You'll be so glad you did!

  13. Episode 115 - Creating The Funny Mulberry Song

    One way to put a little play in your day is to take a familiar cheer or a song and change the lyrics. Today I modified a cheer and used it to say "Thank You" to my mulberry tree as I was picking berries! I got pooped on by a bird, which made it even funnier!

  14. Episode 114 - Take The Routine Out Of Your Workout

    Changing up one small aspect of your fitness routine might make it even more fun! Try something new once in awhile and see what happens.

  15. Episode 113 - Lifelong Learning Is About Feeding Your Curiosity

    Follow your curiosity down the Yellow Bliss Road for just as long as it feels fun. Validate your right to your own opinion based on your personal knowledge.

  16. Episode 112 - Thinking Creatively Is So Much Fun!

    Even the smallest project becomes fun when you add your creative ideas to make it better for all concerned.

  17. Episode 111 - Tithing - Week One Results

    After just one week of tithing, here are all the financial abundance and blessings that have come into my life.

  18. Episode 110 - How Family Traditions Can Help Keep The Positive Memories Alive

    The annual picnic for my dad's union brings back memories of all the good times we've had there over the past 20 years.

  19. Episode 109 - Start Becoming Aware Of The Physical Responses That Emotions Generate In Your Body

    Our body gives us physical feedback about the emotions we are feeling, and that feedback lasts about 90 seconds. After that, we start analyzing the physical response in our head. Try practicing simply being aware of the physical sensation, and allow it to pass. Then decide how you want to think...

  20. Episode 108 - Be Friends With Your Body

    Be open to the feedback your body is giving you, and it will reward you with better health and athletic performance.

  21. Episode 107 - Lifelong Learning Can Be As Simple As Making One Small Adjustment

    Raising our awareness of the little adjustments we make day-to-day can help us see just how much we learn and grow.

  22. Episode 106 - Learning What Fun Can Really Be

    Here's an example of how a game can be fun for everyone, when it is fairly matched, everyone gets equal playing time, they feel competent in their skills and everyone gets a little bit better.

  23. Episode 105 - Why Tithe

    Financial is one of the 8 Self-Care Categories of the 5 Levels of Advocacy. Today we talk about tithing your time, talent and treasure.

  24. Episode 104 - What If The Joy I Feel Benefits Every Living Thing?

    Ho'o pono pono teaches that we are all connected, and by healing ourselves we can heal others.

  25. Episode 103 - What Does The Term “Like Family” Mean To You?

    Every relationship stands on it's own, no matter if the initial connection is one of biology. It still requires attention and nurturing by both people to flourish.

  26. Episode 102 - Don’t Feel Selfish About Self-Care

    At times in life, we get hyper-focused on something and our self-care gets neglected. Here's why it is so important to keep charging up the battery of self-care.

  27. Episode 101 - The “Trying Vegan Is Easy” podcast is born

    Lainey Frydrych shares why she is transitioning to her new "Trying Vegan Is Easy" podcast, which you can find at: https://anchor.fm/tryingveganiseasy Get your "Trying Vegan Is Easy" package today, which includes: the "Getting Protein Is Easy" substitution guide, the "Shopping Vegan Is Easy"...

  28. Episode 100 - How Fear Closes Us Off From What We Wish For

    In Day 76 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych shares recent moments when fear took over. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More TIME...? Click HERE to find out how!

  29. Episode 99 - HOW FEELING BETTER THOUGHTS BRING YOU WHAT YOU WISH FOR

    In Day 75 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych talks about creating expansion large enough for your dreams to fit through. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More TIME...? Click HERE to find out...

  30. Episode 97 - Why You Should Track The Evidence

    n Day 73 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych talks about the Abraham Hicks lesson that you’re attracting vibrational evidence that shows you what you’re thinking about the most energetically. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While...

  31. Episode 96 - Why When It’s Right, It Flows Smoothly

    In Day 72 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych shares a situation that was not going well then smoothed out. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More TIME...? Click HERE to find out how!

  32. Episode 95 - Why You Should Get A Coach When You’re Stuck

    In Day 71 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych talks about successful coaching relationships. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More TIME...? Click HERE to find out how!

  33. Episode 94 - What You Should Know About Hope, Belief And Expectation

    In Day 70 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych explains the powerful differences between hope, belief and expectation. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More TIME...? Click HERE to find out how!

  34. Episode 93 - Why “I’m Sorry” Creates A Safe Space

    In Day 69 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych talks about apology and forgiveness and the magic those weave in relationships. The apology graphic is HERE. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending…

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  35. Episode 92 - Early Spring Bulbs Are Like Living Sunshine

    In Day 68 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych celebrates the start of her birthday month! Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More TIME...? Click HERE to find out how!

  36. Episode 91 - Playing Together and Praying Together

    In Day 67 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych shares how reassuring it is to have a person in your life you can play and pray with. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More TIME...? Click HERE…

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  37. Episode 90 - Have An Energizing Routine

    In Day 66 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych shares how having certain routines can re-energize you. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More TIME...? Click HERE to find out how!

  38. Episode 89 - Unload Any Burdens

    In Day 65 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych talks about shifting things that are a burden to get those weights off of you and where they belong instead. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending…

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  39. Episode 88 - How Belief Builds With Help

    In Day 64 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych shares evidence of intentional thoughts moving vibrations from Hope to Belief. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More TIME...? Click HERE to find...

  40. Episode 87 - Alcohol and Self-Care

    In Day 63 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych talks about the evolution of her relationship with alcohol and how she plans to change it yet again. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More…

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  41. Episode 86 - How To Get Informed While Staying Pain-Free

    In Day 62 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych talks about her research into women's healthcare and the painful topic that always surfaces. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More TIME...? Click...

  42. Episode 85 - Being Receptive Takes Effort

    In Day 61 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych shares how being open and receptive to others is taking intention and attention. (Sorry, the video cut off unexpectedly!) Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without...

  43. Episode 84 - Daily 3-Step Approach

    In Day 60 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych is trying out a daily 3-step approach. Watch a demonstration of the Healing Code technique HERE. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More TIME...?...

  44. Episode 83 - Relationships Are Everything

    In Day 59 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych shares the life wisdom of Tobler's First Law of Geography and gives an update of the past 10 days. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More TIME...?...

  45. Episode 82 - Finding The Feeling Better Thoughts

    In Day 58 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych starts practicing yesterday's lesson from Abraham Hicks. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More TIME...? Click HERE to find out how!

  46. Episode 81 - Change Your Thoughts To Change Your Outcome

    In Day 57 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych shares a great video lesson from Abraham Hicks. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More TIME...? Click HERE to find out how!

  47. Episode 80 - When You Catch A Wave, Ride It!

    In Day 56 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych is riding the NPVIC wave as the grassroots campaign kicks off in Michigan! Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More TIME...? Click HERE to find out...

  48. Episode 79 - Going With The Flow And Building Beliefs

    In Day 55 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych moves forward with what comes easily in the NPVIC campaign, and pays attention to her thoughts and evidence of alignment with Source. Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More...

  49. Episode 78 - Capturing Thoughts Plus Incoming Connections

    In Day 54 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych shares some insights from Abraham Hicks about capturing thoughts, and watches the connections come in! Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More...

  50. Episode 77 - The Parallels Build!

    In Day 53 of the “Change The World In 80 Days Challenge”, Lainey Frydrych shares hilarious new developments in the "gateway campaign". Watch the video of this Episode HERE. Want To Help Your Cause WIN... While Having More FUN... Without Spending More TIME...? Click HERE to find out how!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Lainey Frydrych, global expert on the 5 Levels of Advocacy and founder of GrowYourAdvocacy.com, specializes in teaching “Couch to 5A: How To Become A Courageous Cause Champion (using the 5 Levels of Advocacy)”. She'll answer commonly asked questions, interview guest speakers, and share success stories. You'll learn about overcoming fear to advance your cause, with self-care ideas and volunteer opportunities.

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Lainey Frydrych, global expert on the 5 Levels of Advocacy and founder of GrowYourAdvocacy.com, specializes in teaching “Couch to 5A: How To Become A Courageous Cause Champion (using the 5 Levels of Advocacy)”. She'll answer commonly asked questions, interview guest speakers, and share success...

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