Let's Start Thriving

Welcome to episode 17 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! Julie Dwyer is a pain scientist, clinician, professor, and mindfulness consultant that is passionate about providing accessible, evidence-based education to improve the mind-body connection. You can connect with her below:   https://centreformindfulnessnl.ca IG: @centreformindfulnessnl

Welcome to episode 16 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’m incredibly passionate about mental health and wellbeing. Having lived with anxiety my whole life and being diagnosed with Complex PTSD, there’s a lot that’s been involved with my own healing journey. Growing up with a twin brother who has Down Syndrome has taught me so much about learning how to love myself throughout this journey, and I hope that they may resonate with you as well. In this episode, I cover the 5 Lessons Learned: The ability to shift your perspective Having patience for yourself Authentically expressing yourself & not worrying about what others think Practicing self-compassion Unconditionally loving others, and especially yourself Additional resources:  https://www.beyondthewavesblog.com/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wZhxELv2oMz0TisIVrRg0?si=e4f85693036f4467 Access the How to Tame Your Inner Critic course here: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/how-to-tame-your-inner-critic-course Use the code LETSTHRIVE for 20% off this course (exclusive for this community!) Explore Coaching:https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/privatecoaching

Shilpa is a love coach fighting divorce rates by supporting high-achieving women to conquer self-sabotage, fully own their truth, break free from survival mode, and master the interplay of feminine and masculine energies to attract their Soulhusbands and create deeply fulfilling, soul-on-fire, conscious relationships.  You can find Shilpa and learn how to work with her below: https://www.instagram.com/shilpacacho/

Welcome to episode 14 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! This episode was inspired after I had multiple clients in the same week share their realizations of how powerful acceptance is for embracing where they are in their journeys.  Oftentimes acceptance can be overlooked when it comes to finding overall satisfaction and cultivating self-love.  In this episode, I cover: How acceptance is the base for self-love Accepting the present moment as it is Acceptance vs. Resistance The power of choosing acceptance Acceptance and how it relates to happiness Reframing your language to embrace more acceptance  Additional resources:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wZhxELv2oMz0TisIVrRg0?si=e4f85693036f4467 https://www.healthline.com/health/hedonic-treadmill#:~:text=The%20hedonic%20treadmill%20is%20a,steady%20personal%20baseline%20over%20time. https://consciousdiscipline.com/seven-powers-power-of-acceptance/#:~:text=The%20Power%20of%20Acceptance%20is,moment%20is%20as%20it%20is. https://www.sharp.com/health-news/the-power-of-acceptance https://tinybuddha.com/blog/the-power-of-acceptance-stop-resisting-and-find-the-lesson/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140307111016.htm Access the How to Tame Your Inner Critic course here: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/how-to-tame-your-inner-critic-course Use the code LETSTHRIVE for 20% off this course (exclusive for this community!) Explore Coaching: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/privatecoaching

Welcome to episode 13 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! Jessica is the President and CEO of Ascending 360°, a consulting firm dedicated to whole person health. Through the lens of curated well-being solutions, Jessica helps others ASCEND toward being their best self. She is a master jedi in outside the box thinking and looks forward to helping ASCEND the health and total well-being of as many people as possible. Jessica leads with her heart and aims to leave the world a better place, one benefit at a time. Jessica has been in the employee benefits industry for 17+ years, primarily focused on Voluntary and Lifestyle Benefits as well as benefits administration. Jessica was the co-founder and co-chair of the Mercer Voluntary Benefits Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee at Mercer. Jessica, also a mental health advocate and yoga guru, has a huge passion for providing access to affordable total well being solutions to everyone, especially under served communities. The lasting impact she would like to have on the industry is to show how Employee Benefits can have a direct correlation to JOY, legacy, longevity, health and Well-being. She would also like to explore ways we can help prevent chronic conditions by focusing on the preventative measures rather than reactive treatment. Lastly, Jessica focuses on how employee benefits can directly correlate to social determinants of health and health equity. Jessica resides in Clive, IA with her two children, three dogs and cat. You can find Jessica below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-dephillips-a9446838/https://www.ascending360.org/

Welcome to episode 12 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! This episode was inspired after I bought my dream car 2 years ago. But not just any dream car - a manual car.  However… I wasn’t comfortable enough with manual driving when I bought the car, and it took me an entire month to finally drive my car around on my own because I was paralyzed by fear. (yikes!) In this episode, I cover: How fear shows up Understanding your own fears My 7-Step Method to break through fear so that you can accomplish your goals You can download my free guide on how to break past self-doubt and perfectionism below: https://shop.beacons.ai/mindbodyjulia/061dc2b9-ef17-4563-b044-8292ce511edd?pageViewSource=lib_view&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fbeacons.ai%2Fmindbodyjulia Additional resources:  https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/self-help-cbt-techniques/facing-your-fears/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-angry-therapist/202311/how-to-move-past-your-fears https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2018/october/inside-fear-and-its-disorders https://hbr.org/2013/11/how-to-make-use-of-your-anxiety-for-positive-results https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/overcoming-nervous-nelly https://www.today.com/tmrw/overcoming-fear-celebs-share-inspiring-stories-about-overcoming-fear-t173976 Access the How to Tame Your Inner Critic course here: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/how-to-tame-your-inner-critic-course Use the code LETSTHRIVE for 20% off this course (exclusive for this community!) Explore Coaching: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/privatecoaching

Welcome to episode 11 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! In this week’s guest episode, we have Brianna Attard, who is an award-winning mental health facilitator turned yoga teacher. Brianna has spent 7 years creating & running psychoeducational & therapeutic groups for people experiencing complex trauma, mental health challenges, substance use issues, domestic violence & mums with kids in foster care. Now, her work blends these realms, providing public workshops & classes that support people in applying a body-first approach to chronic stress, mental health & trauma recovery. Brianna has also had her own experience of overcoming a burnout & lifetime of anxiety through body-first approaches. You can find Brianna below: https://www.instagram.com/bodywisdom__/ https://briannaattard.my.canva.site/link-in-bio-b

Grab your FREE guide on how to break through self-doubt and be your badass self here: https://shop.beacons.ai/mindbodyjulia/061dc2b9-ef17-4563-b044-8292ce511edd?pageViewSource=lib_view&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fbeacons.ai%2Fmindbodyjulia Welcome to episode 10 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! Thank you to our Instagram community for helping choose this next episode!  I used to always be plagued by self-doubt and perfectionism, especially when it came to my professional career in sales and in dating.  In this episode, I cover: What self-doubt is Ways that you may be doubting yourself Where self-doubt & perfectionism stem from Ways that they show up My 8 Step Method to start breaking through your self-doubt and perfectionism Additional resources:  https://www.tonyrobbins.com/mental-health/how-to-overcome-self-doubt/#:~:text=To%20learn%20how%20to%20overcome,with%20positivity%20and%20support%20instead. https://www.betterup.com/blog/overcoming-self-doubt https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JFgken88SikTzBbb18isa?si=35f943c82e754160 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4oWQLCk0yQC7ZqOyoBCJIf?si=b0416ea335b647d1 Access the How to Tame Your Inner Critic course here: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/how-to-tame-your-inner-critic-course Use the code LETSTHRIVE for 20% off this course (exclusive for this community!) Explore Coaching: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/privatecoaching

Welcome to episode 9 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! In this guest episode, we have Kristy Popova joining us today. She’s a firm believer in the idea that life is what you make of it. Through her personal journey, she’s discovered the transformative power of meditation, which helped her overcome anxiety and unconscious living. Today, she proudly shares her wellness story, inspiring others to create their own opportunities and manifest the life they've always dreamed of. In this episode, we cover: - the power behind breathwork & meditation - breaking out of unconscious living - overcoming anxiety - how life is what you make of it You can find Kristy below: https://www.instagram.com/kristypopova/

Welcome to episode 8 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! After a trip to Maryland (and building my first ever snowman!) I realized that I’ve finally been able to give my inner child the experiences they missed out on when I was growing up.  In this episode, I cover: What the inner child is How we can identify them How we can take care of them and give them what they need Additional resources:  https://www.healthline.com/health/inner-child https://integrativepsych.co/new-blog/what-is-an-inner-child https://time.com/6268636/inner-child-work-healing/ https://www.verywellmind.com/inner-child-work-how-your-past-shapes-your-present-7152929 Ways to work together: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/my-offers

Welcome to episode 7 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! In this guest episode, we have Elena Megan joining us today. Elena is a self-discovery and mindset coach who turned her expertise in the entertainment industry into a soul-led business that supports private clients and creative artists to empower themselves through deep inner work.  By shifting the subconscious mind through applying conscious tools, exploring and transforming fears and letting the imagination run wild to create the life with you at the center. In this episode, we cover: - recovering from burnout and embracing the hermit phase - the importance of self-care - it’s okay to quit - the power behind coaching You can find Elena below: https://www.instagram.com/elenamegan/ https://inner-space-coaching.com/socials

Welcome to episode 6 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! As an anxious and ambitious high achiever, rest is always the last thing on my mind. But after experiencing burnout, I’ve had to learn how to embrace more of it over the last year.  In this episode, I cover: - the story behind why I refused to rest - why rest is so important for our mental and physical health - ways to incorporate more rest into your life Additional resources:  https://www.atlassian.com/blog/productivity/achieve-restorative-rest-productivity https://betterhumans.pub/rest-is-productive-1348b2b7eeb0 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_resting_more_can_boost_your_productivity https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/default-mode-network Meet the coach I worked with, Laura Herde. I participated in her Thrive on Life program, and it was so supportive for learning how to embrace rest and prioritizing myself! https://www.lauraherde.com Learn more about Thrive on Life below: https://lauraherde.kartra.com/page/thrive-on-life Access the How to Tame Your Inner Critic course here: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/how-to-tame-your-inner-critic-course Use the code LETSTHRIVE for 20% off this course (exclusive for this community!) Ways to work together: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/my-offers

Welcome to episode 5 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! Going back to Poland to visit my family over the holidays taught me a lot about resilience 🇵🇱 While Poland may be known for its Pierogi, Kielbasa, and Vodka, not many understand the country’s expansive history. As I was listening to my aunts and uncles tell me the stories about my ancestors, this theme of resilience kept showing up. In this episode, I cover: - the story behind my ancestor’s resilience - what resilience is  - 5 ways to grow your resilience Additional resources:  https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/resilience-training/in-depth/resilience/art-20046311#:~:text=Try%20ways%20to%20relax%2C%20such,a%20plan%20and%20take%20action. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_science_backed_strategies_to_build_resilience Access the How to Tame Your Inner Critic course here: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/how-to-tame-your-inner-critic-course Use the code LETSTHRIVE for 20% off this course (exclusive for this community!) Ways to work together: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/my-offers

Welcome to episode 4 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! Do you ever notice the correlation between your inner world and your outer world? When you feel overwhelmed and all of a sudden your house turns into a disaster? Turns out cleaning actually has an impact on your mental health.  In this episode, I cover: - how your inner and outer worlds are related - why clutter in your space can mess so much with your mind - the benefits of cleaning - tips on how to integrate cleaning & organization back into your life Additional resource: https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/mental-health-clean-home/ Ways to work together: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/my-offers

Welcome to episode 3 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! If you ever hold yourself back in your career because of: 👉 the fear of failing in front of your colleagues 👉 perfectionism & lots of analysis paralysis 👉 worrying about embarrassing yourself in front of your team Then your inner critic may be running the show. It’s that voice that tells us that we’re not good enough, and makes us doubt our abilities and feel like imposters. In this episode, I cover a few of the tools that I’ve learned over the last few years to tame that voice in your head so that you can: 🌿 take action without endless second-guessing (goodbye analysis paralysis!) 🌿 let go of perfectionism 🌿 cultivate a kinder, more compassionate inner dialogue 🌿 & still get sh*t done! Access the course here: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/how-to-tame-your-inner-critic-course Use the code LETSTHRIVE for 20% off this course (exclusive for this community!) Ways to work together: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/my-offers

Welcome to episode 2 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! You’ve gotta feel it to heal it. So many people in our society have learned to numb themselves and avoid feeling uncomfortable, but that only leads to more discomfort down the road. In this episode, I cover: -the importance of clearing out and establishing a strong foundation -what happens when we avoid dealing with our feelings and getting uncomfortable -how your emotions move through a tunnel -a recent client story on running away from feeling -understanding the stress response cycle Ways to work together: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/my-offers

Welcome to the first ever episode of the Let's Start Thriving Podcast! Thank you so much for tuning in. We're going to get really vulnerable and dive deep into all of the raw and painful experiences that have gotten me to where I am today. I believe that no matter what you've experienced in your life, you are capable of healing and turning your sh*t into gold. In this episode, I cover: - who I am & the work that I do - my life story (from childhood until now) - the beautiful experience of getting to grow up with a twin brother who has Down Syndrome - my childhood trauma - my experience as a NCAA swimmer and pre-med student - shifting my career from pre-med to employee benefits consulting - my Complex PTSD diagnosis - healing from Complex PTSD, taming my inner critic, and learning how to cultivate self-compassion and regain my confidence LinkedIn Posts: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7150590948136099842/ https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6911720651703681024/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/julia-toronczak_im-thrilled-to-share-my-new-life-coaching-activity-7110681331105234945-6sn3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop IG Posts: https://www.instagram.com/p/Czu-myUOoTa/?img_index=1 https://www.instagram.com/p/CzU-SWbLEuq/?img_index=1 https://www.instagram.com/p/CzJoAlGRL-A/?img_index=1 Ways to work together: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/my-offers