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Life Check Yourself
by Marni Battista
Dating coach, Marni Battista, is the queen of making her clients irresistible to men and not just any men, high quality men. Marni is a certified professional Dating and Relationship Coach and Expert, writer, and nationally recognized print and online magazine expert (Cosmopolitan Magazine, Yahoo! Shine, Huffington Post, YourTango.com, CupidsPulse.com, Men's Fitness, Glamour and more). She has also had guest appearances on CBS, ABC, and Loveline (filling in for Dr. Drew!) Marni's weekly dating and relationship web show, "The Dating Den," has over 2.6 million views, and she was named one of the 10 Best Women's Dating Experts by @DatingAdviceCom.
Episodes
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Turning Pain Into Wisdom, Beauty and Power
In this episode of Life Check Yourself, I sit down with writer and self-healing advocate Alexis Leigh, author of Pain Is a Portal to Beauty: Stunning Discoveries After Loss, Psychedelics and Feeling It All. With roots in Wharton, law school and the corporate world, she shares how a single moment…
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How To Set A Living Boundary without Starting a Fight
Today's conversation features Lionel Moses—family man, veteran of Desert Storm, coach, and author of The Marriage Seed. We dig into relationship mastery across home and work: self-awareness over blame, trust over suspicion, and communication that lands (not just "gets said"). 3 Main Takeaways…
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How to stop a checklist love and start a real connection
Today I'm joined by April Davis, founder of LUMA Luxury Matchmaking—and yes, she's married to a divorce attorney, which gives her a razor-sharp lens on what actually lasts. We dig into modern dating beyond the apps: values vs. chemistry, paradox of choice, readiness, standards, gender roles, and...
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From Skin Care to Soul Care: how energy healing ikigai created a purpose driven business
Guest intro: Mayumi Pachkoski is a U.S.–based aesthetician and energy-healing practitioner who blended Eastern and Western skincare to build a thriving six-figure studio in Maryland. A former flight attendant who pivoted in her 30s, she now helps practitioners grow healing businesses rooted in...
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From Fear to Fulfillment: Unlocking Your Ikigai and Creating a Life You Love
Mary Olson-Menzel is a nationally recognized expert in career and workplace success with over 30 years of leadership experience across media, tech, healthcare, and even the NFL. As the founder and CEO of MVP Executive Development, she's coached everyone from Fortune 500 leaders to parents...
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Rising Strong: Finding Gratitude, Courage, and Reinvention After Life's Messiest Moments
Today's episode features Rachel Gitlevich, author of What in the Actual Fck: Life's a Hot Mess—How to Find Gratitude Anyways* and founder of Ray of Consciousness. Through her writing and consulting work, Rachel fuses raw storytelling with wellness and strategy, helping people and organizations…
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Reclaim Your Desire, Rewrite Scripts, Rediscover Pleasure, Confidence, and Connection
This week's conversation is all about rewriting outdated scripts and reclaiming intimacy with confidence, connection, and joy. Lauren Elise Rogers—certified holistic sexuality educator and embodied intimacy coach—shares her empowering approach to navigating desire, healing from harmful…
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When Therapy Doesn't Work: How To Unlock Change Using The Solution Focused Approach to Transformation
Guest: Elliott Connie — psychotherapist, best-selling author, and global leader in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). In this episode, Elliott breaks down how asking the right questions can create powerful shifts in healing, relationships, and life direction. With over 20 years of experience,...
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Career Reinvention Secrets: What This Executive Coach Wants You To Know Now
In this episode of Life Check Yourself, Marni Battista interviews Steven Miyao, an executive coach and entrepreneur, about navigating midlife career changes and personal reinvention. They discuss the challenges faced by midlife professionals, the importance of aligning careers with personal…
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Career Reinvention Secrets: What This Executive Coach Wants You To Know Now
In this episode of Life Check Yourself, Marni Battista interviews Steven Miyao, an executive coach and entrepreneur, about navigating midlife career changes and personal reinvention. They discuss the challenges faced by midlife professionals, the importance of aligning careers with personal…
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Learn this 60 Second Neuroscience Hack to Untangle Your Emotinal Knots
Introduction In this episode, we explore the power of integrating body, mind, and subconscious to release long-held emotional knots and reclaim wholeness. Our guest, Esin Pinrali, is a holistic psychotherapist and relationship expert specializing in imago therapy, brain spotting, internal family...
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Embracing Chaos as Growth
In this enlightening conversation, Marni Battista and Steffani LeFevour delve into the concept of soul assignments, exploring how our life experiences shape our spiritual journeys. They discuss the importance of recognizing chaos as an opportunity for growth, the power of choice in relationships,...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Modern Relationships
In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and fellow coach, Jonathan Aslay. Jonathan is one of America's leading midlife self-love coaches, and together we dive into what it really takes to create lasting love in today's world. From navigating power dynamics in relationships to building...
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Navigating Life on the Spectrum with Dr. Sam Shea
In this episode, Dr. Sam Shea discusses his work with adults on the autism spectrum, focusing on burnout, resilience, and the importance of self-care for parents. He shares insights on the challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals, the significance of proper terminology, and the concept of...
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Marriage, Mindset, and Change: How to Build Strong, Lasting Relationships
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Corey Allan—husband, father, author, speaker, and seasoned marriage and family therapist—to unpack the truth about long-term love, personal growth, and staying connected through change. We go beyond surface-level advice to talk about what really...
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Grief, Healing, and Living Without Regret: Transform Loss Into Purpose
Episode Introduction: In this episode, we explore how grief—often avoided, misunderstood, and pushed down—can actually become the catalyst for living fully and authentically. Dr. Michelle Petticola shares powerful insights on transforming complex grief into fuel for life's purpose. You'll…
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What Makes a Psilocybin Retreat Truly Healing? A Facilitator's Perspective
In this conversation, Myles Katz—licensed psilocybin facilitator and founder of Confluence Retreats—shares insights from years of experience guiding individuals through legal psychedelic journeys. Drawing on themes of trust, connection, integration, and nature, Myles explores what makes a...
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Confidence, Healing, Identity, Connection & Lasting Change Without Perfection
This week I'm talking with Erin Washington—author, former college athlete, podcast host, and the founder of "Squats and Margaritas." Erin is a fierce voice for women breaking free from perfectionism, diet culture, and comparison traps. Her story of going from disordered eating and self-doubt to...
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The Sneaky Ways Women Self Abandon And How To Stop
Guest Introduction: On this episode, I'm joined by Megan Walrod—writer, speaker, and transformational guide whose journey from overachieving to aligned living will crack open something deep inside you. Megan walked away from a life that looked "perfect on paper" to rediscover her voice, power…
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Prepare for Lasting Love: The New Rules of Connection
This week's guest is the extraordinary Larry Michel—founder of the Institute of Genetic Energetics, relationship innovator, coach, and author of Lasting: 11 Illuminations and Essential Questions for a Co-Creative, Evolutionary Partnership. Known as the "Love Shepherd," Larry has spent over three...
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How to Break Relationship Patterns, Heal Attachment Wounds & Reclaim Your Power
In this episode of Life Check Yourself, I sat down with the brilliant behavioral expert and author Tracy Crossley to unpack the real root of relationship crisis. Whether you're stuck in an on-again, off-again dynamic, feeling emotionally unseen, or quietly questioning your future with…
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From Pain to Power: Tune Into Your Spirit and Prosper
✨ Introduction: In this episode, I sit down with Christine Lang—former New York attorney turned intuitive healer, energy translator, and author of the upcoming book Ask Your Spirit: Receiving Life-Changing Wisdom from Your Elevated Intelligence. Christine has spent nearly 30 years helping people...
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The 5 Keys to Love & Growth After 40
In this heartfelt and hilariously real episode of Life Check Yourself, I'm joined by my longtime friend and soul sister Bobbi Palmer. Bobbi became a first-time bride at 47, is now divorced, and back in the dating game at 66—this time with more confidence, peace, and joy than ever. She's a...
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Love After 40: 5 Proven Keys to Confidence, Boundaries, and Emotional Freedom
In this powerhouse episode of Life Check Yourself, I sit down with JM Ryerson—leadership coach, international speaker, and bestselling author of Let's Go Win and Upgrade. JM is the founder and CEO of Let's Go Win and has helped companies double (and sometimes triple!) their revenue by simplifying...
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5 Breakthrough Secrets to Master Marriage, Midlife, Communication, Conflict & Clarity
👤 Guest Introduction: Sharon Pope is a Certified Master Life Coach, renowned relationship expert, and seven-time internationally bestselling author—including the hit book Stay or Go, which sold over 300,000 copies. She helps women and men heal, transform, or release struggling marriages with...
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Radical Reinvention After 50: Design, Freedom, Love, Purpose & Possibility
👤 Guest Introduction: Lisa Copeland is a trailblazer in the world of midlife love and reinvention. An internationally recognized dating coach for women over 50, Lisa is the author of The Winning Dating Formula for Women Over 50 and has been featured on Dr. Phil, ABC, USA Today, The Wall Street...
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From Role Mate to Soul Mate: Unlocking Deeper Love & Connection
Guest Introduction Today, we are honored to welcome Dr. Warren Farrell, a renowned Ph.D., internationally bestselling author, and one of the world's top 100 thought leaders (as recognized by the Financial Times). His work has shaped both the women's and men's movements, and his latest book, Role...
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From Loss to Love: Reinventing Dating with Clarity, Confidence & Connection
Introduction In this episode of Life Check Yourself, we sit down with the incredible Jen Crowley, a woman who has walked through love, loss, and the courageous journey of rediscovering herself. After losing her husband, Tyke, to cancer in 2015, Jen faced the overwhelming challenge of navigating...
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Breaking Free: Boundaries, Emotional Resilience & Reinvention in Midlife
Episode Introduction: Welcome to another powerful episode of Life Check Yourself! Today, we're diving deep into the art of boundary-setting, emotional resilience, and the power of reinvention with the incredible Jennifer Fable. After being diagnosed with over seven different mental health...
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Money, Freedom & Reinvention: How to Take Control of Your Financial Future
Guest: Phil Weiss Phil Weiss is the founder of Apprise Wealth Management and a financial expert with over 25 years in personal finance and investment management. His mission? To help women take control of their financial futures, avoid regret, and create a life of abundance. Phil's deep personal...
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From Stuck to Unstoppable: Clearing Trauma, Rewiring the Mind & Creating the Life You Deserve
Guest Introduction: In this powerful episode, we welcome Riana Malia, an advanced trauma care coach and expert in quantum biology, neuroscience, and transformational healing. She is the creator of the Clear to Create Method and Quantum Pattern Protocol, designed to help ambitious women move past...
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Mastering Relationships: Emotional Needs, Assertive Communication & Deal Breakers
Episode Overview: Relationships thrive on clarity, communication, and emotional investment. In this episode, we break down how to identify relationship deal breakers, communicate emotional needs effectively, and move beyond surface-level compatibility. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist…
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Breaking Free from Relationship Cycles & Reclaiming Your Power
Tracy Crossley is a behavioral expert, relationship coach, and the author of Overcoming Insecure Attachment. With over 17 years of experience, she specializes in helping individuals break free from toxic patterns, overcome fear-based relationships, and develop the confidence to create lasting,...
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Unlocking the K7 Method: Fitness, Nutrition & Energy Hacks for High-Achieving Women
Episode Introduction What if everything you thought about fitness and nutrition was wrong? In today's episode, we sit down with Esteban Lutz, a fitness and nutrition expert who has spent over 30 years helping high-achieving professionals reclaim their health and vitality. Creator of the K7…
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Unlocking Your Soul's Wisdom: How to Tap into Spiritual Energy, Overcome Emotional Blocks & Live Fully Aligned
In today's episode, we're diving deep into the power of soul alignment and energetic healing with Michal Spiegelman—certified professional soul coach, Reiki master, and founder of Beacons of Change. With three decades of experience, she's helped therapists, social workers, and coaches move beyond...
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Financial Freedom Blueprint: How to Build Wealth, Ditch Debt & Live Life on Your Terms
Guest Introduction: Lorna Poole In this episode, we dive into the real truth about money, wealth, and financial freedom with Lorna Poole, a wealth-certified coach who helps women stop playing small with their finances and start building lasting wealth. Lorna is on a mission to help established...
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Break Free from Scarcity: The Radical Path to Financial Freedom, Wealth, and Passive Income
Guest: Chris Miles – The Cash Flow Expert & Anti-Financial Advisor Today, we're diving deep into financial independence, wealth creation, and breaking free from the traditional money myths that keep so many people stuck. Our guest, Chris Miles, is a cash flow expert and anti-financial advisor who...
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Radical Leadership: Reinventing Work, Navigating Change & Leading with Purpose
Guest: Karen Gray, CEO & Founder of Gray Legacy Coaching Karen Gray is a powerhouse in leadership and personal transformation. As the CEO and founder of Gray Legacy Coaching and President of Texas Business Women Inc., she's a force behind helping individuals unlock their innate strengths and step...
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Breaking Free from Traditional Success & Embracing Extraordinary Living
In this transformative episode, we sit down with the incredible Michelle Rios—a transformational coach and mentor for high-achieving CEOs, entrepreneurs, and leaders. With over 25 years of experience, Michelle has guided top executives and visionaries through self-discovery, alignment, and a…
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Unlocking the Power of Manifestation with Mind Movies & Brainwave Technology
Guest: Natalie Ledwell Today, we're diving deep into manifestation, brainwave technology, and the science behind visualization with a powerhouse in the personal development world—Natalie Ledwell. She's a best-selling author, co-founder of Mind Movies, and the visionary behind groundbreaking...
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How to Unlock Business Success with Mindset, Freedom & Purpose
Guest: Katie Sampaio, founder of Thrive Life & Business Coaching for Entrepreneurs, creator of Thrive Fitness Adventure and Transformational Retreats, bestselling author, and a global nomad since 2018. Katie has helped high-achievers step into their next level of success through her seven-pillar...
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Modern Dating Uncovered: Dating Archetypes, Self-Awareness & Relationship Success
Episode Introduction: Dating in today's world can feel like an emotional rollercoaster—frustrating, exhausting, and sometimes downright discouraging. But what if dating could be empowering? What if it became a tool for self-discovery rather than self-doubt? In this episode, I sit down with Julie...
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Overcoming Self-Doubt & Pursuing Dreams: The Path to Transformation, Self-Worth & Personal Growth
Episode Introduction: Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a life that looks good on paper but doesn't quite feel like you? Maybe you've been told to play it safe, to follow the 'practical' path, and now you're wondering if it's too late to reclaim your dreams. Today, we're joined by Dr.…
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Dating with Confidence: Personal Growth, Self-Awareness, and Intentional Dating Journeys
Guest Introduction: In this candid and empowering episode, we're joined by Bernie, a successful professional who embarked on a transformative dating journey. After years of frustration, Bernie realized that self-awareness and personal growth were key to unlocking better relationships. She shares...
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Mastering Holiday Relationships and Personal Growth: Self-Talk, Awareness, Goal Setting, and Authentic Dating Advice
Guest Introduction: In this heartfelt episode, we're diving deep into the world of holiday relationships and personal growth with Marni Battista, a well-known relationship expert who has been guiding people toward self-improvement, emotional health, and better dating experiences for over a…
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EP 483: Unlocking the Power of the Subconscious Mind: Psyche, Whole Brain State, and Personal Transformation
Guest Introduction: In today's inspiring episode, we're joined by Adelajda Child, a certified Psyche-K instructor who has dedicated her life to helping others achieve profound personal transformation. After facing burnout and life challenges in her late 20s, Adelajda discovered Psyche-K—a unique...
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Life Check Yourself EP 482: Reducing Stress and Cultivating Resilience with Dr. Greg Hammer
Guest Introduction: Dr. Greg Hammer, a retired Stanford University professor and author of GAIN Without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Healthcare Professionals, shares his groundbreaking GAIN method for cultivating mindfulness, reducing stress, and fostering resilience. With decades of…
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Life Check Yourself EP 481: Finding Calm and Joy Through Mindfulness with Jessie Bennett
Guest Introduction Jessie Bennett, a yoga and pilates instructor, children's author, and wellness advocate, is on a mission to bring mindfulness into the lives of children and families. Her books, inspired by her own experiences as a mother, teach practices like breathwork and meditation in an...
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Life Check Yourself EP 480: Understanding Triggers and Building Lasting Relationships with Dr. Dr. Mary Giffara
Guest Introduction: In this empowering episode, Dr. Mary Giffara, an internationally renowned therapist, author, and speaker, shares her expertise on creating and sustaining fulfilling relationships. With years of experience helping couples restore connection, Dr. Giffara introduces key…
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EP 478: Emotional Intelligence & Resilience: Workplace Joy Through Breathing Techniques (Regulate Before You React)
Introduction: In this transformative episode, we explore the intricate dynamics of modern workplace culture with Marie Gervais, a visionary leadership coach and author of The Spirit of Work. Together, we uncover actionable strategies to bring joy, emotional well-being, and resilience back into...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Dating coach, Marni Battista, is the queen of making her clients irresistible to men and not just any men, high quality men. Marni is a certified professional Dating and Relationship Coach and Expert, writer, and nationally recognized print and online magazine expert (Cosmopolitan Magazine, Yahoo! Shine, Huffington Post, YourTango.com, CupidsPulse.com, Men's Fitness, Glamour and more). She has also had guest appearances on CBS, ABC, and Loveline (filling in for Dr. Drew!) Marni's weekly dating and relationship web show, "The Dating Den," has over 2.6 million views, and she was named one of the 10 Best Women's Dating Experts by @DatingAdviceCom.
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