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Life Overhaul

by Julie Nygard

Ever ask yourself "how did I get so far off track?" Or maybe you've been thinking about a total life change? Listen to interviews with people who have made extraordinary life overhauls either by choice or by necessity due to a life-changing event. Be inspired, get motivated, feel shocked, experience empathy...whatever the reason, if you need a life overhaul, this is your podcast! Season 3 includes autosuggestions to listen to while you sleep to help change your subconscious mind. See my "Power Your Mind" podcast for more self-hypnosis subjects.

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Episodes

  1. Life Overhaul "the Book" - What's In It?

    If you're thinking about overhauling your life and you need a little help, consider using this book "Life Overhaul: What Are You Waiting For?" It's available on Amazon as a paperback, e-book and audiobook (with free workbook), and includes a step-by-step plan to move you from where you are now to...

  2. 7 Ways to Get Total Control Over Your Body

    Author (The Chocolate Therapist and Life Overhaul), business owner and nutritionist Julie Nygard shares seven easy ways to increase control over your body. As you master the the techniques, it's much easier to overcome bad habits, eating issues, weight problems, lack of self-discipline and many...

  3. Why I Wrote "Life Overhaul: What Are You Waiting For?"

    I wrote Life Overhaul for anyone who's going through (or would like to go through) a major life change. It's hard--we need tools, techniques, support, and inspiration to stay on track. As I was navigating through my own life overhaul, I decided to write down the process and share it so other…

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  4. Overcoming Divorce and Job Loss to Create a New Life

    When Betsy's husband told her "she was still fat and unattractive" after seven years of marriage, she hit a breaking point. Serendipitously, shortly after she attended a workshop about the stories people carry, and learned how to let go of false self-images. She left her husband, moved to a new...

  5. Life Overhaul - Chpt 12 - My Life Changing Story

    This is chapter 12 of my new book "Life Overhaul: What Are You Waiting For?" I'm releasing it on the podcast for those who would rather listen to it than read it. This chapter is called "My Life Changing Story" and I share how I almost died, what I learned and how it changed my life. Don't wait...

  6. Life Overhaul - Chpt 10 - Derailed? How to Stay on Track

    This is chapter 10 of my new book "Life Overhaul: What Are You Waiting?" I'm releasing it on the podcast for those who would rather listen to it than read it. Chapter 10 is called "Derailed? How to Stay on Track" and it guides you through the steps that every successful person uses to create…

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  7. Life Overhaul - Chpt 9 - Connect With Brilliant Minds

    This is chapter 9 of my new book "Life Overhaul: What Are You Waiting?" I'm releasing it on the podcast for those who would rather listen to it than read it. Chapter 9 is called "Connect With Brilliant Minds" and it includes strategies on how to put together a team of extraordinary people, even…

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  8. Life Overhaul - Chpt 8 - Gratitude: The Hidden Necessity

    This is chapter 8 of my new book "Life Overhaul: What Are You Waiting For?" I'm releasing it on the podcast for those who would rather listen to it than read it. Chapter 8 is called "Gratitude: The Hidden Necessity" and it includes strategies on how to include gratitude in every day life. The…

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  9. Live Overhaul - Chpt 6 - The Power of Prayer

    This is chapter 6 of my new book "Life Overhaul: What Are You Waiting For?" I'm releasing it on the podcast for those who would rather listen to it than read it. The chapter is called "The Power of Prayer" and includes techniques on how to get specific about what you want, how to keep positive...

  10. Life Overhaul - Chpt 7 - How to "Live As If"

    This is chapter 7 of my new book "Life Overhaul: What Are You Waiting For?" I'm releasing it on the podcast for those who would rather listen to it than read it. Chapter 7 is called "How to Live As If" and it's about learning how live in your dream life before it's real. The more you live "as if"...

  11. Live Overhaul - Chpt 5 - Talk Yourself Into Success

    This is chapter 5 of my new book "Life Overhaul: What Are You Waiting For?" I'm releasing it on the podcast for those who would rather listen than read it. Chapter 5 is called "Talk Yourself Into Success." Learn how to catch your negative self-talk, stop it, and reprogram the words you say to...

  12. Live Overhaul - Chpt 4 - How to Blitz Your Mind for What You Want

    This is chapter 4 of my new book "Life Overhaul: What Are You Waiting For?" I'm reading each chapter and releasing it on the podcast. Chapter 4 is called "How to Blitz Your Mind for What You Want." It teaches you how to deprogram your mind from society's limits and instead reclaim full control of...

  13. Life Overhaul Book - Chapter 3 - How to Hijack Your Subconscious Mind

    This is chapter 3 of my new book "Life Overhaul: What Are You Waiting For?" I'm reading each chapter and releasing it on the podcast for people who might want to listen rather than read it. Chapter 3 is called "How to Hijack Your Subconscious Mind" and it helps you get your powerful subconscious...

  14. Life Overhaul Book - Chapter 2 - Who Are You Right Now?

    This is chapter 2 of my new book "Life Overhaul: What Are You Waiting For?" I'm reading each chapter and releasing it on the podcast for people who might want to listen rather than read it. Chapter 2 is called "Who Are You Right Now?" and it helps you figure out your starting point. Who are you...

  15. Life Overhaul Book - Chapter 1 - The Master Plan

    This is chapter 1 of my new book "Life Overhaul: What Are You Waiting For?" I'm reading each chapter and releasing it on the podcast for people who might want to listen rather than read it. Chapter 1 is a guideline for goal setting that can be applied regardless of where you are or what you want…

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  16. Life Overhaul - Intro to the book

    This is the introduction to my new book "Life Overhaul: What Are You Waiting For?" I'll be reading each chapter on this podcast and releasing it for people who might want to listen rather than read it. In subsequent chapters, we'll be going through the exact exercises in the book, including...

  17. How to Navigate Through Extreme Personal Loss

    Sherry Cormier used to tell people she "lived a life unscathed by loss," but at age 60 everything changed. Her father died suddenly, then her husband 3 months later, her mother 3 years later, and then her sister 2 years later. The losses left her in a perpetual state of devastation. Sherry shares...

  18. A Commitment to Early Rising Leads to Major Weight Loss

    Cheryl Roberts spent decades as a self-proclaimed "snooze alarm expert." She had also put on quite a few pounds over the years. But after seeing photos of herself at her daughter's wedding, she realized she was much heavier than she thought. At that moment, she made a life-changing decision to…

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  19. A Lifetime of Tragedies Turns Into Beautiful Triumph

    When Meryl Marshall was 12, her father was struck by a car, upending her family and casting her into the caretaker roll. It proved to be just the beginning of a challenging life. Over the next 20 years, her husband was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attack, she was diagnosed with aggressive breast...

  20. Failed Suicide Attempt Leads to Uncovering a Passion

    Christian Sismone was just about to become the first member of her family to graduate college, but a hidden burden of past trauma combined with an overwhelming desire to do every alone finally took it's toll. Believing she had no one to turn to, Christian hit the breaking point and swallowed…

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  21. Figure Skater Turns Major Injury into New Life

    Figure skater and actress Milana Perepyolkina was on top of the world, all of her dreams coming true, when a freak injury ended her skating career forever. After living through excruciating pain for more than a year, an out-of-body experience and subsequent dreams led her into a new life of…

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  22. Brander Takes a Big Leap at Age 48

    Elizabeth Kosich spent years developing other companies' brands, but her passion for knitting launched her into a new fashion career. Starting with swimwear (8 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit features btw!), she noticed how many women squirmed at the word "bikini" so created an inclusive clothing…

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  23. Heal Your Body - Autosuggestions for Healing

    Season 3 of the Life Overhaul podcast is a series of auto-suggestions you can download and listen to repeatedly. Repetition is the best way to reprogram your subconscious mind for change. This podcast is focused on healing your body, intuitively knowing what foods/nutrients/vitamins your body…

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  24. Hard Partying Ironman Triathlete Leaves Extreme Life Behind

    Meredith Atwood went from weighing nearly 250 pounds to competing as an Ironman triathlete, all while drinking excessively and trying to raise a family. Meredith shares her slap-in-the-face moment and the challenges she faced to clean up her life on this week's Life Overhaul podcast. Her new…

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  25. Surgery Diagnosis Leads to Major Weight Loss with Better Option

    Sterling Stewart was considered obese when her doctor told her she should get surgery instead of changing her eating habits. His claim: "the typical American diet leads to obesity" and surgery would be the quickest fix. Sterling snapped in to action after leaving his office. She researched...

  26. Increase Brain Efficiency

    Season 3 of the Life Overhaul podcast includes autosuggestions and affirmations you can listen to repeatedly to help you achieve whatever you'd like. Train your subconscious mind by repeating information while in a relaxed state. This episode gives various positive suggestions for maximizing…

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  27. Increase Your Motivation Auto-Suggestions

    Season 3 of the Life Overhaul podcast is a series of auto-suggestions you can download and listen to again and again. Repetition is the best way to reprogram your subconscious mind for change. This podcast is focused on increasing motivation, overcoming procrastination, tapping into your innate...

  28. Architect Turns Dating App Entrepreneur

    Lori Cheek was living the life--a successful architect in New York City, a beautiful apartment, gorgeous designer clothes...a dream life to say the least. But when she saw a friend give a woman at a bar his business card with a clever note on it, an idea sparked that would change her life…

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  29. Clear Decision in 20's Leads to Life Overhaul

    Shel Horowitz' childhood left him bitter and angry at the world. A victim of sexual abuse, bullying and isolation, he entered his twenties with confusion and no plan. After attending a social change seminar where the presenter essentially degraded anyone who wasn't on a perfect track, Shel called...

  30. Affirmations for Becoming an Amazing Songwriter

    Season 3 of Life Overhaul is a series of affirmations you can listen to repeatedly to help train your subconscious mind to achieve your goals and dreams. This podcast is for people who want to write original music. You'll hear affirmations to help you become more creative, believe in your skills,...

  31. Job Layoff Turns into Owning a New Company

    When Linze Rice lost her job due to a company closure, she decided to make her next move count. While assessing her passions, a company she had written an article about, The Tata Top, came up for sale. It had just the mix Linze wanted--an edgy product (bikini tops with nipples painted on them), a...

  32. From Pharmacist to Gluten-Free Skincare Entrepreneur

    Dr. Liia Ramachandra had a nice career as the VP of a successful pharmaceutical company. But shortly before her 40th birthday, she quit her job in search of a more meaningful life. She didn't even have a plan! A love of skincare products combined with a diagnosis to stay clear of gluten…

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  33. Near-Death Infection Leads to New Life as an Author

    Just before Thanksgiving of 2016, JC Allen went to the doctor because he felt strange. The diagnosis? A massive spinal chord and brain infection. While lying in the hospital for nearly a month, he formulated a plan to leave his job and pursue a lifetime dream of becoming a writer. JC shares his...

  34. Woman Leaves Med School to Follow Her Passion

    This episode's Life Overhaul guest challenged everything she knew to follow her calling. Bracha Goetz graduated from Harvard and had just started med school when she decided to leave her boyfriend and bail on her "parents plan" in search of her own journey. Along the way she struggled with an...

  35. Affirmations to be an Amazing Musician - Keyboards

    Season 3 of Life Overhaul is a series of affirmation podcasts that you can download and listen to often. This one is for becoming an amazing keyboard player. Each person responds differently, and generally the more you listen, the more effect you will have on your subconscious mind. Also...

  36. Financial Luck and Attracting Abundance

    Season 3 of Life Overhaul is a series of affirmation podcasts that you can download and listen to often. This one is for luck and abundance. Listening to these words can help set your intentions deeply so it's easier to think abundance and luck thoughts throughout the day. The more you listen…

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  37. Eating for Excellent Health Automatically

    Season 3 of the Life Overhaul podcast is a series of purely positive affirmations that can be downloaded and listened to repeatedly. Set intentions in your mind to intuitively know what to eat for optimal health and weight, how much to eat, lose desire for unhealthy foods and motivate to…

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  38. Devastating Election Loss Leads to International Housesitting Life

    Kelly Hayes-Raitt spent much of her life as a political activist. After losing a three-year bid for office, she found herself in the midst of a major life change. Not wanting to get back into politics, she followed her passions for writing and travel, eventually becoming an international...

  39. Self-Esteem and Self Confidence Affirmations

    Season 2 of the Life Overhaul podcast is a series of purely positive affirmations that you can be listened to on waking, in the evening or throughout the night while sleeping. This podcast, "Self Esteem and Self-Confidence" will help connect you to your inner self, build your confidence and…

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  40. Extraordinary Focus - Mind Training

    This Life Overhaul podcast includes purely positive affirmations to help train your mind for extraordinary focus. Intuitively know what to do to increase focus, increase discipline and time management, learn to block outside distractions. Listen repeatedly for 30 days for best results. My book...

  41. How a Stay-a-Mom Transformed Her Life After Her Husband Died

    Mary Potter Kenyon was a 52-year old stay-at-home mom with 4 of her 8 children still at home when her husband of 30+ years unexpectedly passed away, just 17 months after her mother passed away. While navigating through her grief, she learned that one of her grandsons had cancer. Mary developed a...

  42. Stroke Recovery Leads to a New Life

    Chuck Rockey wasn't even 50 years old when he suffered a debilitating stroke. After six months of recovery he attempted to go back to work, only to find he could no longer perform the job he'd been doing for many years. When his company let him go, he took the opportunity to evaluate his…

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  43. Live Overhaul - Failed Suicide Attempt

    When Scott Schmaren woke up to sunlight streaming through his window, it took him a moment to realize he wasn't actually in heaven. After decades of relentless teasing about his weight, he'd taken a massive overdose the night before and fully expected to be gone by morning. His second chance gave...

  44. Woman Leaves Abusive Marriage with 6 Kids in Tow

    Christeria Lynn thought life was amazing when she married her charming husband, the son of a prominent pastor. Just a few months into the marriage he started beating her. She finally left after being thrown across the room while pregnant. Hear her story of ultimate challenge and struggle followed...

  45. Krista Nerestant - A Major Life Change to Be Able to Conceive

    Krista Nerestant worked full time, took care of her extended family, kept everything perfectly organized and ran non-stop when she first tried to conceive. Three ectopic pregnancies later she knew something had to change. This is the story of her total wakeup call that included drastic life…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Ever ask yourself "how did I get so far off track?" Or maybe you've been thinking about a total life change? Listen to interviews with people who have made extraordinary life overhauls either by choice or by necessity due to a life-changing event. Be inspired, get motivated, feel shocked, experience empathy...whatever the reason, if you need a life overhaul, this is your podcast! Season 3 includes autosuggestions to listen to while you sleep to help change your subconscious mind. See my "Power Your Mind" podcast for more self-hypnosis subjects.

HOSTED BY

Julie Nygard

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Ever ask yourself "how did I get so far off track?" Or maybe you've been thinking about a total life change? Listen to interviews with people who have made extraordinary life overhauls either by choice or by necessity due to a life-changing event. Be inspired, get motivated, feel shocked,...

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Life Overhaul is created and hosted by Julie Nygard.
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