Are you tired of putting everyone else's needs before your own?

In this episode of The Wellness Revolution Podcast, I sit down with Elyssa Smith for a candid conversation about breaking free from people-pleasing patterns and finally putting yourself first.

From understanding the deep connection between perfectionism, procrastination, and people-pleasing to exploring how past trauma shapes our current behaviors, Elyssa shares powerful insights and actionable strategies for reclaiming your life.

Whether you're struggling with mom guilt, trying to find balance as a single mother, or ready to break free from self-sabotaging patterns, this episode offers practical steps and mindset shifts to help you move forward. We dive deep into understanding why we develop these patterns and, more importantly, how to overcome them while maintaining healthy relationships.

Resources Mentioned:

Join the FREE Divorced to Dollars Workshop: https://products.ambershaw.com/divorcedtodollars

Watch Why You Procrastinate - and How to Stop it for Good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctyqx6trUmo

Higher Infrared Sauna Blanket use code AMBER 15: https://higherdose.com/products/infrared-sauna-blanket

What We Discuss:

Top strategies to stop people pleasing

How to break free from procrastination

The Three P's: Procrastination, People Pleasing, and Perfectionism

How to deal with mom guilt

Are you teaching your kids to people?

Ways to find balance as a single mom

Why setting boundaries feels scary (and how to do it anyway)

Key Takeaways:

"If you go through life believing that this is just how hard it has to be, you will miss all the helpers that are placed in your life."

"Your survival brain treats every stressor like it's a life or death situation."

Find more from Elyssa Smith:

Website: https://elyssasmith.com/

Instagram: @elyssacsmith

LinkedIn: @elyssasmith

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestresslesslounge

Youtube: @Elyssa-Smith

Find more from Amber:

Instagram: @msambershaw

TikTok: @msambershaw

Website: ambershaw.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@msambershaw

Feeling stuck between single mom life and your big dreams? In this episode of The Wellness Revolution Podcast, I have a heart-to-heart about why pursuing your dreams feels extra challenging as a divorced mom. Drawing from my personal experience and conversations with my business coach and clients, I dive into those real fears that keep us playing small - from financial worries to time constraints to that nagging self-doubt.

I'm also showing you how to turn those very same obstacles into your secret weapons for success. We explore why being a divorced mom might actually make you better equipped to chase your dreams, and I share three practical action steps you can take today to start moving forward.

Whether you're thinking about starting a business, switching careers, or just wanting more for yourself, this episode gives you the real talk (and real solutions) you need to hear.

Resources Mentioned:

Sign up for my FREE Divorced to Dollars Workshop happening on Jan. 21 and 23, 2025: https://products.ambershaw.com/divorcedtodollars

What I Discuss:

Why dreams feel harder after divorce (but shouldn't stop you)

How to find time when there isn't any

Turning financial pressure into your motivation

How to build your confidence back up

Three practical steps to start today (even if you're scared)

Key Takeaways:

"Your dreams did not have to die with your divorce. In fact, for some of you, they may have gotten clearer."

"You got the freedom to make your own damn choices. You ain't got to ask nobody for nothing... You are the CEO of your life."

"You are already betting on yourself by showing up each and every day as a single mom."

"This setback, your divorce can be your comeback if you allow it."

"You've already proven that you are capable of hard things. I mean, girl, you survived divorce."

Find more from Amber:

Instagram: @msambershaw

TikTok: @msambershaw

Website: ambershaw.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@msambershaw

Struggling to keep up with your fitness goals as you get older? In this episode of The Wellness Revolution podcast, I talk with Carl Daikeler, co-founder of BODi (formerly Beachbody), about simplifying health approaches to feel your best at any age. We dive deep into understanding how our fitness needs change as we age, exploring everything from mobility and agility to energy management and hormonal impacts.

Carl shares invaluable insights on a balanced approach to fitness and nutrition that actually works, why health esteem matters more than self-esteem, the importance of measuring progress beyond the scale, how the Belle Vital program specifically addresses women's health needs, and why more women should consider entrepreneurship.

We also discuss BODi's transition from network marketing to affiliate marketing and their mission to make health accessible for everyone. Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or looking to adjust your approach for midlife, this conversation offers practical wisdom from an industry pioneer.

Resources Mentioned:

Join the FREE Divorced to Dollars Workshop: https://products.ambershaw.com/divorcedtodollars

Belle Vitale Program: https://www.bodi.com/us/en/s/fitness/belle-vitale

Shakeology: https://www.bodi.com/us/en/c/supplements/shakeology

P90X: https://www.bodi.com/us/en/s/fitness/p90x

HigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket use code AMBER 15: https://higherdose.com/products/infrared-sauna-blanket

What We Discuss:

Carl's journey with Beachbody

Top habits for midlife fitness

Fitness for Everyone: The 'For Beginners Only' Program

The importance of health esteem

Why you should measure your progress beyond the scale

The Belle Vitale Program: A Holistic Approach to Women's Health

Affiliate Marketing vs. Network Marketing

Key Takeaways:

"I'm seeking discomfort so that discomfort doesn't seek me."

"Fiber is your super friend."

"Fitness should be for everybody and everybody."

"You should do something. Pick the one that feels right."

"The ultimate metric is how you feel."

Find more from Carl Daikeler:

Bodi: https://www.bodi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldaikeler/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daikeler-carl/

Text/SMS Community: 818-650-4369

Find more from Amber:

Instagram: @msambershaw

TikTok: @msambershaw

Website: ambershaw.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@msambershaw