Episodes
OMG Take Five: Why Not Create a Mental Picture of Success?
Visualizing may sound like a challenge, so I have a practice exercise for you. Did you know that creating a mental picture of something happening (that you want to happen) and adding positive emotion to it and repeating this ...
Ep. 67: Laughing Through Life: Using Humor and Self-Compassion to Heal Your Mindset
In this uplifting episode of OMG Teach Me, Rita Desnoyers-Garcia, comedian, author, and life coach, joins me to delve into the transformative power of humor and self-compassion. We're talking about how finding the fun and lig...
OMG Take Five: Stop Complaining to Make Others Feel Better
OMG friends, we are continuing with the complaining theme this week because I missed an important piece in episode 66 ( listen here )! Another reason we sometimes complain is to put ourselves down and make others feel better...
Ep. 66: Stop the Complaining Cycle: Transform Your Conversations and Boost Your Happiness
Are you stuck in a cycle of constant complaining? In this episode of OMG Teach Me, we dive into the everyday chit-chat we all engage in and why it often turns into a venting session about traffic, weather, and being busy. We’...
OMG Take Five: Are You Focused on What You Think Others Think?
When you are upset - or happy - are you truly feeling that emotion because of your desires and your personal like and dislikes? Or are you upset because you are worried about what you think other people will think? Are you h...
Ep. 65: Nurturing friendships and resolving conflicts with friends - How to enjoy your friends throughout life
We talk about relationships, conflicts at work, and dating... but when do we talk about friendship? When do we learn how to make friends, how to handle conflict with friends, or how to make friendships stronger? Why do we la...
OMG Take Five: Look Them in the Eye and Smile
How do you interact with people when you walk by them in a public place? If it's safe to do so, I challenge you to pick your head up, look them in the eye, and smile as you walk by. Let's talk about why (hint: lower stress, ...
Ep. 64: Pelvic Floor Power: Transform Your Health and Life with These Must-Know Tips
Welcome to this eye-opening episode of OMG Teach Me! Today, we're diving into the often-overlooked world of pelvic floor health for women. Let’s break the silence and talk about how understanding this crucial part of our bodi...
OMG Take Five: How to Prioritize and Not Drive Yourself Crazy
Do you have to do lists swirling around in your head? Or maybe you have them swirling around on sticky notes like I sometimes do? Does that make you feel constantly stressed and "too busy"? This constant state of stress ramps...
Ep. 63: The Power of Affirmations and How to Make Them Work for You
Today, I'm diving deep into the magic of affirmations and how they can transform your life. This is one of my very favorite topics to coach on and to use in my own life. Ever wondered why affirmations are so powerful? It’s a...
OMG Take Five: Tapping for Sadness or Anger
Processing emotions is difficult stuff - and it's really important for our mental and physical health. We know that we shouldn't ignore our feelings or stuff them down so we forget about them, but what can we do otherwise? He...
Ep. 62: Boost Your Confidence: Why It Matters and How to Grow More Confident
Ever wondered what true confidence looks like and why it's so important? We've got you covered. In this chat, we break down the meaning of confidence and how it can transform your life. Kathy Mou, Health and Life Coach, joins...
OMG Take Five: Be the Leading Lady in Your Own Life
Let's talk about my favorite quote from the movie The Holiday. Are you acting like the main character in your own life? Or are you playing a supporting role and allowing someone else - or many someone elses - to be the main ...
Ep. 61: Burnout to Boldness; True Self Care and the Five Steps to Come Back from Burnout
Sometimes we hit a wall; we hit burnout. It seems as if we don't have any options or choices about our job or our life style or our day-to-day lives. We do have choices. There is a way to recover from burnout. Sita McKee, Nu...
OMG Take Five: Remove These Words from your Vocabulary
Our words have power. They have power when we communicate with other people and they have power because we are also communicating with ourselves. If you catch yourself always saying that you can't do something or you're not ...
Ep. 60: What To Do About Weight Gain in Menopause
You feel sluggish, grumpy, you forgot why you even came into the room, and now your pants are tight... perimenopause and menopause can be a challenging period in a woman's life! Alison Bladh, Nutritional Therapist, joins me t...
OMG Take Five: Share Your Good News
If you are like me and you've held off from sharing good news about awards and accomplishments because you were worried that you would sound conceited or sound like you're bragging, listen up. The people in our lives want to ...
Ep. 59: Setting Intentions and Breaking Free From Restrictions
As you start to experience more mindset transformation, a key practice will be setting your intentions. This could be your intention for the day, for a meeting, for a goal, for your business, for a relationship... so many th...
OMG Take Five: The Wonder Woman Power Pose
Body language is called a language because we are communicating to other people with the way we hold our bodies and how we take up space. In one of my favorite Ted Talks, Amy Cuddy says that we are also communicating with ou...
Ep. 58: Demystifying Meditation - Why It's Vital and How to Dive In
If you're anything like me, you've heard that meditation is powerful and you've thought about trying it, but you don't really know how to get started. What is the right way to meditate? Why is meditation so powerful for mind...
OMG Take Five: Sitting is the New Smoking
It's so common for us to sit too long at work and to have basically a sedentary lifestyle. You may workout regularly (I do), but does that mean that you are getting enough movement in your daily life? It often doesn't. Let'...
Ep. 57: Midlife Relationships - Intimacy or Best Friends?
Whether you're in a long relationship or a new one, there are some principles that will help us all navigate the journey of keeping our romantic relationships healthy and strong. Dr. Jackie Black joins me this week to share h...
OMG Take Five: Should I Reach Out to an Old Friend?
We lose touch with people. We wonder if it's a good idea to reach out to an old friend, or a colleague we haven't spoken to in a while, or a family member we haven't seen in a long time. It's a good idea. Let's talk about wh...
Ep. 56: You Are Enough (Worthiness, Not Comparison)
"I am enough" is something we say, we remind ourselves of, and we post on social media. But does this mean that we are just enough... barely... or does this mean that we are worthy and empowered? I say it matters whether yo...