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Jan 30, 2018
Today’s guest is a Naturopathic doctor who practices here in Ontario. What is so fundamentally unique about what she has built is that her business is founded upon the notion of intention and female empowerment. Dr. Michelle Peris leads her business initiatives and entrepreneurial spirit from intent, her spirit, and what feels right in a way and with a bravery that I wish more people would look at and embrace. With her, it is not about putting out something perfect, but instead, putting out something meaningful into the world. As a result, she has built a clinic and a tribe of women who follow her as they should!
 
Today’s interview was about health and how to create a vision and intention for our business and the actual exercises we need to go through to make that happen. We take a look at balancing the need to have a vision for where we’re going while maintaining a plan for execution that keeps us grounded and moving forward. We also talked vision boards, health practices, and daily routines. This is a gem for anyone who knows and feels and wants to infuse those elements into their business!
 
Key Takeaways:
[3:11] Michelle shares her personal journey and her passions.
[4:16] How Michelle got into naturopathic medicine.
[6:55] What she considers her personal quest in terms of healthcare and entrepreneurial journey.
[9:26] In creating her business that is focused on intention, how does Michelle helps her clients engage in it as well?
[10:37] How and when Michelle began to question the why.’
[12:12] About the launch of Michelle’s clinic, The Poppy Clinic.
[16:48] About the tribe Michelle’s built around her brand.
[24:27] The power of Michelle’s vision board; how to make one and what works for her.
[30:58] What Michelle would like her legacy to be.
[32:11] How Michelle defines health.
[33:18] How Michelle keeps herself healthy Michelle’s KPIs!
[38:18] Where to find more about Michelle online.
 

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Poppy Clinic
The Four Tendencies, by Gretchen Rubin
Simon Sinek
 
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More About Michelle Peris
Dr. Michelle Peris is a Naturopathic Doctor and clinic director of The Poppy Clinic serving women in Oakville and the surrounding areas who are so over feeling sick or staying home with a sick child (again). These women hope there’s a different way to look after their health; they’re ready to stop messing around taking the newest health supplement, starting yet another fad diet, or trying the latest workout craze. They’re ready to try something that works—for their body. Through teaching women of all ages and life stages how to listen to their bodies and tune into the wisdom inside, Dr. Peris helps them create a life that feels good to live, with energy and passion that had been long forgotten. Her clinical focus is on women and children, hormone health, and digestion. As a speaker and creator of the Rebel Tribe, she loves giving and facilitating talks about wellness, mindfulness, and living our best life. When she’s not working through health concerns with her patients, you can find her sipping bulletproof coffee, hanging out with her tribe which includes her super cool husband, playing with her two young kids, or staying up entirely too late with her husband and a few goofy pets.
 
Connect with my Guest:
Website: The Poppy Clinic
Social Links: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
 
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MONTHLY QUIZ
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CALL TO ACTION
It’s time to get creative. This week’s call to action is to get clear on your intentions and create a vision board for 2018. What are the things you want to accomplish in all areas of your life. Family, fun and business, it’s time to get creative. Share your commitment and share pictures of your creations on our Entrepology Facebook page. Because when you are accountable, you are helpable.
Jan 23, 2018

I was nervous for this one. I fancy myself as a pretty decent communicator, but there is nothing like inviting a communication consultant, to put that confidence to the test. Mary Shores is the author of Conscious Communications and has been working as a CEO and serious badass for the last 20 years. Her interest in language is not relegated to simply one’s vocabulary, she is equally fascinated with the neurological implications of tone and intonation. Seriously cool stuff.

 

Mary teaches people how to harness the power of words to change their own  mindset and the mindset of those around them. This was a super-fascinating conversation because all of us are in a position of influence — all of us are out there trying to change the world on a daily basis. If we don’t have our words to back us up, we miss out on the opportunity for greater impact.

 

Key Takeaways:

[3:08] About Mary Shores’ journey and how she developed an interest and curiosity in the power of communication.

[4:08] Mary’s process in coaching others in conscious communication.

[5:15] What Mary considers a negative word and her tips on how to replace these negative words.

[7:03] How do we say ‘no’ when it is appropriately respecting our boundaries and not shutting down things emotionally?

[9:20] How to harness the power of Mary’s teaching while setting out to embark on your goals and resolutions in the new year.

[10:57] Mary’s process for getting people to see what they’re grateful for.

[13:07] What is happening on a neurological basis when we engage in negative self-talk.

[15:55] The power of affirmations and why sometimes people are resistant to them.

[19:32] The important tool that is journaling and the key to patience.

[22:25] Tools in communication that Mary uses in her own life.

[24:25] Questioning the systems we create that evaluate a person’s success.

[25:20] The communication styles in adults that make Mary cringe.

[26:11] Challenge yourself to go on a complaint diet!

[27:44] The business side of things: the things leaders need to keep in mind when communicating with their team.

[31:35] How Mary transitioned from being a communication specialist to compiling everything she learned into her book.

[37:09] What Mary would like her legacy to be.

[37:43] How Mary describes health.

[39:48] Rapid-fire questions; Mary’s KPIs!

[45:18] Where to find more about what Mary Shores is up to.

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Conscious Communications: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Harnessing the Power of Your Words to Change Your Mind, Your Choices, and Your Life, by Mary Shores

Aspiring Authors Online Workshop on MaryShores.com

The Book of Knowing and Worth: A Channeled Text, by Paul Selig

Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People, by Vanessa Van Edwards

Fearless Ambition Facebook Group

‘New Year, New You’ Free Workbook

 

More About Mary Shores

Mary is an author, speaker, and developmental consultant, who strives to help people create the lives they’ve always dreamed of. She’s the author of Conscious Communications: A Step-by-Step Guide to Harnessing the Power of Your Words to Change Your Mind, Your Choices, and Your Life.

 

Mary is recognized as a leader of innovative thought and has spent over a decade teaching businesses and individuals how to identify their goals, create new ways of thinking, and take action to create meaningful results. She travels across the nation giving lectures and teaching courses and has been featured on local and national radio and television shows, podcasts, and blogs.

 

Connect with my Guest:

Website: MaryShores.com

Her most recent publication: Conscious Communications

Fearless Ambition Facebook Group

‘New Year, New You’ Free Workbook

Social Links: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube.

 

If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:

Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.

We would also appreciate a review!

 

Join our badass Women’s Facebook Group, Legacy Performance Labs

If you want to be something amazing, you need to surround yourself with amazing people! The Legacy community is made up of badass women living — not leaving — their legacy every single day. If you are on a mission and get it that your health is the key to your unlimited potential — Join us on Facebook!

Jan 16, 2018

Have you ever wondered if everything is determined by your genes or if you have some element of control at all? There’s a 50/50 split with all patients sitting in my office; half of them really wish that they could explain all the things that are awry in their life and health through their genes, and the other half are begging for the opportunity to garner more control. The reality is: The truth lies somewhere in the middle. And that’s what we talked about today with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald.

 

Dr. Fitzgerald is a naturopathic doctor that I was absolutely thrilled to have on my podcast. She has extensive knowledge on the concept of epigenetics; the things we can do to change our predetermined D.N.A. and in this episode, we got into simple hacks that you can use on a daily basis to shift your entrepreneurial mindset, increase your energy, and improve your overall health. You definitely don’t want to miss this one!

 

Key Takeaways:

[2:05] All about my guest today, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald.

[3:47] Dr. Fitzgerald tells us about her background and how she got where she is today.

[7:46] What Dr. Fitzgerald’s personal mission is what gets her up in the morning every day.

[9:50] What is Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s primary focus from a consumer perspective?

[12:10] The interesting case of adults reacting with an immediate hypersensitivity to foods they’ve never reacted to before.

[18:38] What epigenetics is and why we all should care about it.

[24:00] Are there things that we do on a daily basis that we should or shouldn’t do that have a profound effect on the epigenetic environment within your body?

[34:30] Do you think people can do it with diet and lifestyle alone or do they need supplementation?

[38:14] Dr. Kara Fitzgerald recommendations to entrepreneurs to add to their list of habits every day.

[41:33] Dr. Fitzgerald’s initiatives to further explore these concepts and some of the programs she runs with IFM.

[50:21] Dr. Fitzgerald’s Key Performance Indicators.

[56:15] Where to find out more about Dr. Fitzgerald and the initiatives she’s got going on.

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Dr. Jeffrey Bland

Dr. Richard Lord

Progressive Medical Center

Institute for Functional Medicine

Methylation Diet and Lifestyle eBook

 

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More About Dr. Kara Fitzgerald

Dr. Fitzgerald is on the faculty at IFM, the Institute for Functional Medicine. She’s been teaching functional medicine to both consumers and practitioners for the greater part of her career. Her area of expertise is in epigenetics and also understanding the implications on the microbiome — meaning all the trillions of bacteria that are hanging out in our system.

 

Connect with my Guest:

Website: DrKaraFitzgerald.com

Programs:

Functional Nutrition Residency Program — Make sure to sign up by Jan 22nd!

Clinical Development Program — Make sure to sign up by Feb 19th!

 

If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:

Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.

We would also appreciate a review!

 

Join our badass Women’s Facebook Group, Legacy Performance Labs

If you want to be something amazing, you need to surround yourself with amazing people! The Legacy community is made up of badass women living — not leaving — their legacy every single day. If you are on a mission and get it that your health is the key to your unlimited potential — Join us on Facebook!

 

MONTHLY QUIZ

See where you stack up and take this month’s quiz right here!

Part of improving your health and performance as an entrepreneur requires that you take inventory of your current state of health. To this end, we have prepared a monthly quiz related to the health and performance of entrepreneurs and go-getters.

Jan 9, 2018

Welcome to 2018, everyone! I wanted to kick-start the front of January by having a little solo time with you, so this is just a short little podcast. We’re into that second week of January and this is when all those New Year’s resolutions start to dwindle, lose their fizzle, and it becomes hard to keep going.

If this is something you can relate to or you work with clients that could relate to this then this is for you! So what I want to talk about in today’s episode is: What are the things that distinguish people who consistently hit their goals from those who cannot?

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:23] The classic paradigm of the New Year’s resolution.

[2:04] People with a sense of purpose can get to where they want to go; the strategy behind sticking to goals.

[3:25] The challenge of January — the greatest time of the year to take a look back, reset, and refocus your goals for the coming year.

[5:19] Really good goals require really strong planning. I challenge you to do some tweaking on your goals.

[6:00] Divide your goals; creating goals that fit separate categories.

[6:21] The two types of goals: Goals that define our means, and mission-based goals.

[8:06] The main distinction between people in my practice that get better quickly from those that get stuck — purpose.

[9:53] Means-based goals vs. mission-based goals.

[13:33] My call to action to you!

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

“Episode 043: How to Spend Money Guilt-Free and Improve Financial Relationships with Shannon Simmons”

Tim Ferriss

Richard Branson on Facebook

 

If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:

Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.

We would also appreciate a review!

 

Join our badass Women’s Facebook Group, Legacy Performance Labs

If you want to be something amazing, you need to surround yourself with amazing people! The Legacy community is made up of badass women living — not leaving — their legacy every single day. If you are on a mission and get it that your health is the key to your unlimited potential — Join us on Facebook!

 

MONTHLY QUIZ

See where you stack up and take this month’s quiz right here!

Part of improving your health and performance as an entrepreneur requires that you take inventory of your current state of health. To this end, we have prepared a monthly quiz related to the health and performance of entrepreneurs and go-getters.

 

CALL TO ACTION

Whether it is related to the impact you want to have in the world, how you want to parent, or the dress size you were hoping to have by the end of this year — you need to pair that means with a mission if you want to see it happen. You guys are go-getters, you have a mission. Lay it down in our Entrepology Facebook Group, create some clarity, and you will understand the next right step.

 

Jan 2, 2018

The guest for today’s interview is a badass, hands down. Jenn Pike is all about helping people find their inner simplicity. Finding the core things that are important to you and making decisions every day that make your life easier and how that impacts — not only your health — but the health of your kids and the people around you.

As most of you already know about me, I get really excited at this notion of health legacy — that the way you live your life has an impact on the people in your immediate surrounding — and this is what Jenn is all about. She’s an accomplished author, speaker, yoga instructor, holistic nutritionist, and she’s a passionate advocate for people moving upstream to find out how to find their true sense of wellness through everyday decisions. Jenn is full of wisdom; she’s one of those speakers that can stand on stage and draw from an inner depth of experience in such a way that you are compelled to take action.

We had an incredible conversation about some of the things we need to do on a daily and hourly basis to find the simplicity in our lives. Join the conversation as we talk about what YOU can do, right now, to initiate simplicity into your life, how to recognize your dopamine triggers, learning to be honest with yourself, and how to dismiss the notion of ‘should.’

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:40] All about my badass guest today, Jenn Pike.

[3:30] Jenn takes us through the journey of how she has become this woman with a lot of great things to say.

[6:32] ‘Being’ and not ‘doing’; How Jenn brings this notion into everyday parenting.

[11:00] The culture of ‘should’ and obligation — how we break down this concept and how The Simplicity Project helps achieve this goal through learning the fundamentals.

[16:00] The importance of being honest with yourself and taking the first steps to simplicity.

[17:13] Learning to acknowledge then dismiss the ‘rules’ and beliefs that we carry and pass down to our children.

[20:43] Recognizing dopamine triggers to get back into our ‘zone’ and defining a clear sense of purpose in your life.

[23:53] How these lifestyle elements and decisions impact our hormonal health, in turn affecting our daughter’s.

[29:16] What YOU can do right now to initiate simplicity in your life.

[31:28] The generosity of ‘no.’

[32:10] About Jenn’s mother/daughter Hormone Project.

[37:06] The extra layer of toxicity in the environment and birth control today that can affect our daughters.

[43:32] What Jenn would like her legacy to be.

[44:10] How Jenn defines health.

[45:26] Jenn’s KPIs; several rapid-fire questions!

[47:46] Where to find out more about what Jenn Pike is up to!

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Awakened Family: A Revolution in Parenting, by Shefali Tsabary Ph.D.

The Simplicity Project: A Simple, No-Nonsense Approach to Losing Weight & Changing Your Body Forever! by Jenn Pike

The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life and Succeed On Your Own Terms, by Vishen Lakhiani

Mindvalley

Savasana

The Hormone Project

 

If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:

Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.

We would also appreciate a review!

 

Join our badass Women’s Facebook Group, Legacy Performance Labs

If you want to be something amazing, you need to surround yourself with amazing people! The Legacy community is made up of badass women living — not leaving — their legacy every single day. If you are on a mission and get it that your health is the key to your unlimited potential — Join us on Facebook!

 

More About Jenn Pike

Jenn Pike is a Holistic Nutritionist, Physical Trainer and Holistic Lifestyle Expert. She is the bestselling author of The Simplicity Project and specializes in optimizing nutrition, hormones, and fitness for women. She has 20+ years experience in personal training with athletes, instructing yoga, owning her own studio, to eventually selling her studio and taking her business online. She supports women from around the world through her coaching programs, books, talks, and appearances in publications, television, and radio. By decoding the stories of clients' bodies, she is well equipped with her knowledge and experience to create unique diet and exercise plans that cater to each individual's needs. Ultimately Jenn uses her approach to introduce more Simplicity and Ease in your lifestyle!

 

Connect with my Guest:

To contact Jenn or book an appointment email her at jenn@jennpike.com

Follow Jenn on Twitter @simplicityjenn

Like her on Facebook The Simplicity Project

Visit her website JennPike.com

The Simplicity Project: A Simple, No-Nonsense Approach to Losing Weight & Changing Your Body Forever! by Jenn Pike, by Jenn Pike
The Hormone Project

 

MONTHLY QUIZ

See where you stack up and take this month’s quiz right here!

Part of improving your health and performance as an entrepreneur requires that you take inventory of your current state of health. To this end, we have prepared a monthly quiz related to the health and performance of entrepreneurs and go-getters.

 

CALL TO ACTION

This week’s call to action is to determine the ‘why’ behind your intentions/goals/new year’s resolutions. Dig deep and find the root reason why you want to accomplish that goal. Rooting yourself in your intention will help drive you forward in your pursuit. Share your commitment on our Entrepology Facebook page. Because when you are accountable, you are helpable.

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