Motherhood Equipped

67. On the Fence About a Home Birth? Everything You Need to Know with Midwife Jennifer Argueta

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 -0700

Jennifer holds a special place in my heart, because she was my personal introduction to all things home birth! I came to her initially a few months into my first pregnancy when I was personally feeling unsettled in the hospital setting and was looking for something that made me feel like I could have the autonomy I was looking for. In this episode, we explore the depth of birth experiences through the lens of midwife Jennifer Argueta. Discover how trusting the natural process, shared support, and informed choices can transform birth into a sacred, empowering journey.

Jennifer's Recommendations?👇

Trusting the Natural Process: Emphasizing the importance of trusting your body and the physiological birth process.
Building a Supportive Team: Encouraging the involvement of doulas and partners to support the birth journey.
Preparing Thoroughly: Mentally, physically, and emotionally preparing for a home birth.
Navigating Social Media: Being cautious of misinformation and anxiety-inducing content online.
Open Communication: Maintaining open dialogue with care providers to ensure a supportive environment.

You can follow Jennifer on Facebook and Instagram at College Park Home Birth and find her at www.collegeparkhomebirth.com.

66. Why You’re Exhausted and How Minerals Change Everything with Samantha Franceschini

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 -0700

Nausea, Energy, and Pregnancy Symptoms: What Your Body Is Really Saying with Samantha Franceschini

In this episode, we sit down with women’s health and mineral expert Samantha Franceschini to explore the critical role of nutrition and mineral balance in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. Samantha shares her personal journey into maternal health, common nutrient gaps that impact women’s well-being, and why symptoms like fatigue and nausea shouldn’t always be considered “normal.” We also discuss the importance of individualized care, foundational health habits, and how HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) testing can uncover deeper insights into overall health and hormonal balance.

Sam’s Suggestions: Methalylated Folate Prenatal + much more linked on her Instagram @Nurturewithsam

Work with Sam: Nurture With Sam
Connect with Sam.
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65. A Birth Story with Noor Tannous: Motherhood Is Hard And That’s Okay

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0700

In this episode, my friend Noor shares her unmedicated birth story and the unexpected challenges that followed.

After achieving the natural birth she hoped for, Noor faced postpartum complications that required medical intervention, including a spinal block. She opens up about the emotional impact of being separated from her baby, the frustration of plans changing, and the reality that birth (and motherhood) doesn’t always go as expected.

This conversation is an honest reminder that motherhood is hard—and being prepared for that truth can change everything.

Connect with Noor on Instagram
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64. Why Kegels Aren’t the Answer and What Actually Works with Dr. Angie Mueller

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0700

Most women accept pelvic floor issues as just part of postpartum, but what if the secret to a stronger, leak-free body lies in a surprising, scientific approach?

Dr. Angie, a pelvic health expert, reveals how breath work, fascia, and reflexive muscle activation are transforming recovery for women worldwide. Her groundbreaking insights debunk common myths: Kegels alone aren't enough, and surgery isn't the only solution. Instead, she shares practical, science-backed strategies to restore core strength, prevent leaks, and optimize birth and postpartum recovery.

Connect with Dr. Angie on Instagram here or send her an email at angie@corerecoverypt.com
Connect with Dr. Angie on her website Core Recovery Method here.

Questions? Comments? Leave us a note at motherhoodequipped@gmail.com

Dr. Angie’s Recommendations:

Breathwork: Dr. Angie emphasizes that breathwork is the number one thing you can do during pregnancy to prepare for delivery. She suggests connecting with your breath and having good control over it.

Slowing Down Breathing: She advises slowing down your breathing and pushing the bounds of your lung capacity.

Simple Exercise: A simple exercise she recommends is to slowly inhale through your nose and see how long you can sustain the inhale. She suggests trying to inhale for four seconds or more.

63. Beyond the Birth Plan: How to Mentally Prepare for Birth with Professional Counselor Irene Kim

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Irene shares how her unexpected birth journey inspired a mission to help women embrace their innate power. From the importance of relaxation techniques like active resting and environment setting, to how the mind-body connection can accelerate labor and reduce pain, her insights will change how you view birth forever. Discover the lesser-known tools like the mile and spinning baby circuits that help labor progress naturally, and hear why having a focused support person — whether a doula, partner, or friend — can be a game-changer in managing stress and maintaining control. We break down common myths about labor, like the idea that pain is inherently bad — and show how shifting this narrative transforms your entire experience. Irene explains why non-medicated birth isn't about pride, but a conscious choice rooted in health and empowerment, and discusses how to navigate unexpected outcomes with grace and confidence.

Most importantly, you'll learn how supporting your mental and emotional well-being during postpartum can be as vital as in labor, especially when faced with feelings of loss and identity shift. Perfect for first-time moms, partners, and anyone preparing for the unpredictable journey of childbirth, this episode arms you with practical strategies, inspiring stories, and the reassurance that, yes — you can do this. Irene's compassionate, evidence-based guidance helps you understand that birth is not only possible without fear, but that it's also a profound celebration of your strength.

Follow Irene Kim at www.kindledlifetherapy.com to access her resources, courses, and ongoing support. If you're ready to reframe your approach to birth and embrace the most athletic, powerful version of yourself, this episode is your essential guide.

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62. Birth Freedom, Breech Truth, and Why Physiologic Birth Matters with Dr. Stuart Fischbein

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stuart Fischbein, an OB-GYN who has spent decades advocating for physiologic birth, informed consent, and preserving birth skills like vaginal breech birth, twin birth, VBAC, and hands-off support of normal labor.

This conversation is deeply personal. Before the breech birth of my second baby, I faced intense pressure toward a C-section and very little guidance. Dr. Stu’s work gave me the context and confidence I needed to trust my body and make informed decisions.

We talk about why fewer interventions often lead to better outcomes, what actually happens when birth is undisturbed, the role babies play in labor, the truth about breech birth, and how fear replaced skill in modern maternity care. We also cover hospital policies moms can decline, epidurals, choosing a supportive provider, and what truly mother-and-baby-centered care could look like in the U.S.

This episode is for any mom who wants to understand her options, reduce fear, and approach birth with confidence and clarity.

Learn more about Breech without Borders here and their breech delivery directory here.

Connect with Dr. Stu through his website or on Instagram.

Listen to his podcast here!
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61. Food First Hormone Support for Busy Moms with Kaya Purohit, MS

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I’m joined by Kaya Purohit, MS, co-founder of Beeya Wellness, a company transforming women’s hormone health through simple, realistic, food-based solutions.

Kaya is a mom, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for helping women feel informed, empowered, and supported in every season of life.

We talk about why hormone health doesn’t need to be complicated or restrictive, how nourishing the body with the right foods can create real change, and what busy moms can focus on today to support their hormones without adding more stress to their plates.

In this episode, we cover:

Why a food-first approach is foundational for hormone health
Common hormone challenges moms face and what’s often overlooked
How to support hormones naturally in busy seasons of motherhood
The importance of feeling informed rather than overwhelmed
Kaya’s journey as a mom and wellness entrepreneur
Simple shifts that can make a big impact on energy, cycles, and overall well-being

RESOURCES

LINKS: Connect with Kaya: kaya@beeyawellness.com
Follow Beeya: https://www.instagram.com/beeyawellness/

Learn more about Beeya: https://beeyawellness.com/

Kaya's Recommendations:

Seed Cycling: Kaya explained the concept of seed cycling as a food-as-medicine approach to support women's hormonal health. This involves rotating specific seeds throughout the menstrual cycle to balance hormones.
Postpartum Advice: She emphasized the importance of rest and self-care during the postpartum period, suggesting that new mothers should allow themselves time to recover and not rush back into work.
Energy and Nutrition: Kaya recommended focusing on movement and maintaining balanced blood sugar levels through proper nutrition to boost energy levels. She also shared a unique tip of using ice water to refresh and reduce anxiety.
Advocacy in Healthcare: Kaya advised women to find compassionate healthcare providers and to bring someone to appointments who can help advocate for their needs.
Balancing Motherhood and Career: She shared her personal experience of balancing career ambitions with motherhood, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and focusing on what truly matters.

60. Considering a VBAC? What to Know After a C-Section with Kenna Gonzales

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:22:54 -0800

In this episode, I’m joined by Kenna Gonzales, a homeschool mom of four and passionate VBAC advocate who turned her own C-section recovery into a powerful journey of education, healing, and empowerment. Kenna shares what led her to pursue a VBAC, along with the emotions many moms carry after a surgical birth and the desire for a different experience moving forward.

We talk through common VBAC myths, how to know if you may be a candidate, and the first steps moms can take if they’re feeling both fear and hope. Kenna also shares how mindset, nutrition, movement, education, and choosing a truly supportive provider play a critical role in VBAC preparation. This episode is for any mom who wants clear information, compassionate encouragement, and confidence to advocate for herself as she explores her birth options after a C-section.

RESOURCES
Get Kenna’s VBAC guide HERE.

Kenna's Book Rec: The Birthing Partner

Connect with Kenna: https://www.instagram.com/kennagonzales/

59. Finding Peace After an Unexpected C-Section: A Birth Story with Maddy Krasa

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Maddy Krasa, a Christ-centered mama of two who shares her deeply personal birth story marked by an unplanned C-section, emotional recovery, and learning to trust God when everything unfolded differently than she had hoped.

We talk honestly about grief, surrender, and the quiet ways God meets us in postpartum recovery. Maddy shares how the Lord brought truth into the lies she battled, what helped her heal emotionally, and how her story has been redeemed into a testimony of faith. This episode is for any mom walking through an unexpected birth, a traumatic C-section, or needing reassurance that God is still present, purposeful, and near.

Connect with Maddy: https://www.instagram.com/maddykrasa/
Learn about Safe Space: https://www.healingcare.org/resources

57. Birth Story: How Surrender Made Room for God to Move with Alayna Gurley

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0800

In this heartfelt conversation, Alayna shares her transformative birth stories, highlighting the deep connection between faith and motherhood. From her first experience, where she learned the importance of surrendering to God, to the challenges faced during her second birth, Alayna emphasizes the power of prayer, intuition, and finding joy amidst chaos. Her journey illustrates how each birth experience shaped her understanding of faith and the beauty of trusting in God's plan.

Follow along with Alayna and her journey as a mom HERE!
Connect with me here!

Motherhood Equipped is for moms who want to feel confident, supported, and aligned with who God created them to be. Each episode shares practical wellness tips, biblical encouragement, natural pregnancy and postpartum guidance, birth stories of all kinds, and real conversations about identity, marriage, and raising little ones with intention. Hosted by Brigitta Borinstein, a mom of two, wellness advocate, and both home-birth and hospital-birth mama, this show equips you with simple tools to thrive in your health, your motherhood, and your walk with the Lord. Perfect for moms seeking to feel equipped in all things motherhood, wellness, faith, and birth!

58. Motherhood Is a National Security Issue (And Why It Matters More Than Ever) with Eunice Ray

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0800

Tired of being referred to as “just” a mom? In this conversation, Eunice Ray lends her wisdom and experience to emphasize the profound impact of motherhood, the importance of faith, and the role of women in nurturing families. Eunice shares her wisdom on the significance of creating a healthy home environment, the timeless values embodied by the Proverbs 31 woman, and the challenges mothers face in today's society. You’ll end this episode feeling a renewed sense of confidence in the mother’s critical part in shaping future generations and equipped with timeless advice to stay grounded amidst societal pressures.

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56. Balancing Hormones and Motherhood: Insights from Leah Brueggemann, FDN-P, NLP

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0800

Brigitta and Leah Brueggemann discuss the intricacies of motherhood, hormone health, and balancing life as a busy mom. Leah shares her expertise as a functional hormone practitioner, offering insights into hormone balancing, the importance of blood sugar regulation for sustained energy, practical tips for postpartum recovery, and so much more.

If you want to not only understand but also leverage the many changes going on in your body from healthy cycles to pregnancy support to postpartum thriving, this is a must listen!

Connect with Leah on Instagram: @leah_brueg and subscribe to her podcast HERE!
Connect with Brigitta Here!

Leah's Recommendations:

Paleo Valley Beef Sticks
Leah's Blog

55. The Story Behind Motherhood Equipped

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0800

The story behind how we got started! Hope you join us <3

Trailer | Motherhood Equipped

Brigitta Borinstein — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:09:08 -0800

Motherhood Equipped is for moms who want to feel confident, supported, and aligned with who God created them to be. Each episode shares practical wellness tips, biblical encouragement, natural pregnancy and postpartum guidance, birth stories of all kinds, and real conversations about identity, marriage, and raising little ones with intention. Hosted by Brigitta Borinstein, a mom of two, wellness advocate, and both home-birth and hospital-birth mama, this show equips you with simple tools to thrive in your health, your motherhood, and your walk with the Lord.Perfect for moms seeking to feel equipped in all things motherhood, wellness, faith, and birth!

54. Rewind to "Long-term Leadership: How to Lead Like its Your Last Chance" (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 01:50:23 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Taking this episode to hit the rewind button and head back to episode 21. Long-term Leadership: How to Lead Like it's Your Last Change. It was a favorite, so why not?

This episode comes out right after Memorial Day when we honor and remember the men and women who have died in service to our country. It is a fitting reminder that life is fleeting and each day is a precious gift. Believe it or not: This could be one of the most important ties into leadership and your ability to influence others.

How to lead others like it's your last chance and opportunity to do so:

1. Show people that you appreciate them. Tell them that you love and care about them today.

2. Stop comparing your life to other lives; Your leadership journey to other journeys. Life is too short to let comparison steal your valuable time, so don't let it distract you from what breakthroughs are waiting for you just around the corner.

3. Focus on what is actually important and fulfilling in the long run.

4. Take more risks in your leadership, in getting out of your comfort zone, and in doing the things that will make a difference in the lives of others and in your progress towards your goals.

5. (the Sparknotes version of the episode) Think of yourself less. At the end of our ropes, we will not regret the time we spent pouring into and encouraging others, so let's not waste it all on ourselves.

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53. How Consistency is Key with Funk it Wellness Founder Kate Morton MS, RD (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:29 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

In today's episode, Registered Dietitian and Founder of Funk It Wellness Kate Morton chats with us about everything it takes to build a business from the ground up. She started out of her kitchen and has now grown her business to have a significant following and impact in the world of women's health.

One of my favorite takeaways from this conversation is her perspective on failure. To Kate, failure is simply not giving ourselves the chance to try in the first place.

What you'll learn:

- Seed Cycling

- Starting a Business and Acting on it

- Healthy Habits

and a lot more!!

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52. Paralympic Gold Medalist McKenzie Coan and Developing an Unshakable Mindset (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:19 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Paralympic gold medalist and world record holder McKenzie Coan joins us today to share lessons she has learned from overcoming countless physical obstacles and set-backs in her athletic journey.

One of my favorite takeaways she leaves us with from this conversation is the reminder that leadership is about what we can do for others and not for ourselves. She also shares advice on healthy balance for high-achievers and insight into how we can all aspire towards her unshakable mindset and positivity despite countless setbacks.

Connect with her on Instagram and be sure to get yourself a copy of her book!

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51. Leveraging the Language of the Heart with Author Taylor Joy Murray (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:33 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

On today's episode, I'm chatting with Taylor Joy Murray. Taylor is an author, working on her masters in clinical mental health counseling, a speaker, and a big-time encourager. She grew up as the daughter of missionaries and has an inspiring and relatable journey toward healing. She marries the spiritual, prayer-focused, faith-filled approach to healing with more of a clinical approach and has great advice for anyone walking through anxiety.

Get her book, Stop Saying I'm Fine: Finding Stillness When Anxiety

Get her book, Hidden in My Heart: A TCK's Journey Through Cultural Transition

Visit her website https://www.taylorjoymurray.co/

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50. New Year On the Way to a New You (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:36:48 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

A mix of practical tips for starting the year off strong with the mindset you’ll need to tackle your amazing goals!

Check out my sister's goal-setting resources here.

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49. Hanna Wilson on Confidence, Humility, and Waiting for God's Best (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:13 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

On today's episode, I'm chatting with Hanna Wilson. Hanna is a dear dear friend who I met through her boyfriend, we had our first catch-up call and instantly connected and felt like longtime friends. She has walked through some serious seasons of waiting in a way I really admire, she is courageous, confident, and spreads love with every conversation she has. She is a new teacher for first graders and I’m excited to see that side of leadership leading little ones.

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48. Get your Gratitude Game On (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:32 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

On today's episode, I'm back with another solo on all things gratitude. When we are grateful for what we do, what we have, who we have in our lives, so on and so forth, we are left so so much less likely to fall into the trap of thinking things don't matter or that the grass might be greener on the other side of something.

So, I'm here to spill a few ways on how to practice gratitude in our everyday lives.

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47. Getting Back in the Race with World Champion Sprinter Cynthia Monteleone (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:00:20 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

When winning the gold, Cynthia Monteleone ran faster at age 43 than she did as a Division I collegiate track athlete, and there is quite the story to go along with that accomplishment.

One of my favorite takeaways was how she defines a leader: Someone who is true to him or herself and doesn't bend to surrounding pressures to act a certain way. I also love how she tied leadership and wellness together by pointing out that when we are functioning optimally we are better able to make sound decisions. Enjoy this conversation and follow her on Instagram @Fastover40!

Read Her book: Fast Over 40: A Memoir and Training Guide

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46. Life Lessons as a Brand New Mom (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:32:52 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Today’s episode marks my first time recording an episode since having our little boy, so I thought I'd share 5 lessons I’ve learned so far since having a baby:

1: Don’t fear the future

2: Live in the moment even if it means tossing a to-do to tomorrow's to-do list

3: Don’t think, just do

4: Share. Share joy, share time, share resources

5: Fulfillment takes sacrifice

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45. Hormone Expert Leah Brueggemann on Helping Women Heal (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:31 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Leah Brueggemann is a functional diagnostic nutritional practitioner who works with women from all over to support their bodies through proper nutrition in order to balance their hormones.

Especially when it comes to leadership, I know firsthand how closely she works with and leads her clients through what can be overwhelming changes. She shares with us the importance of creating a safe space for the people in our lives, and the downfall of comparison especially when it comes to pursuing what you are passionate about. Enjoy and follow along for more hormone-healing guidance from a source I trust!

Book mentioned: Boys Adrift

Follow Leah @leah_brueg or @balancinghormonesnaturally and listen to her Balancing Hormones Naturally podcast!

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44. Key to Connection … is Not Necessarily Authenticity (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:51 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

In today’s episode, we take that one step further by exploring the key to connection: Our imperfections.

This is a short episode, but a massive topic. I hope just this small snippet gave you something to think about and, as always, send any feedback my way!

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43. Dominique Hendren on Parenting, Balance, and Motherhood (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:34 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

In this conversation, we have a very special guest: My mom! We hear from her and her many years of tried and true experience on what success can look like as a parent, the importance of remembering delayed gratification, leadership as a mother, and the challenges of balancing work and family life. She gives us practical tips from things she has learned along the way as someone who has run multiple businesses in her life time all while raising three children.

Follow Dominique @dominiquehendren

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42. Make Me Feel Important (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:26 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

To give you the SparkNotes version of today’s episode, I would sum it up with this quote which I’ve heard far too many times to even know its original source: At the end of the day, people won’t remember what you say to them. They’ll remember how you make them feel.

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41. Dr. Deanna Holdren on Leveraging Nutrition to Balance a Busy Life (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:40 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Dr. Deanna Holdren is a board-certified family practice physician currently practicing in the area of functional medicine. She specializes in nutritional healing, bio-identical hormone balance, whole-body detoxification, and the reversal of inflammation within the body.

In this conversation, we talk about what leadership looks like as someone walking alongside patients at their most vulnerable, dealing with anxiety and its relationship to gut health, and easy-to-implement guidelines for better nutrition and energy.

Books mentioned: The Better Brain Book, Drop Acid, and Dr. Deanna’s Healing Handbook

Follow Dr. Deanna @deannaholdren or listen to her podcast: Ask Dr. Deanna

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40. Quitting is Key: How to Know When the Time is Right (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:39 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Quitting isn’t easy and it is viewed oftentimes in a negative light. No one wants to be a “quitter,” and no one wants to feel like they are giving up, but sometimes, quitting is the best way to open up opportunities for yourself that are even better than you can imagine!

In this episode, we cover:

Questions to ask yourself if you are considering quitting something currently on your plate
Personal examples of times I have quit something that turned out for the better
How quitting does not equate to a lack of success

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39. Q&A with Jess Bargenquast: Unlocking the Potential of Introverted Leadership (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:40 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Jess Bargenquast is the founder of Lady ChangeMakers, an all-inclusive e-commerce platform for women-owned businesses. Jessica is an expert in creating exposure and driving traffic for e-commerce businesses, and she is also an introvert! Listen as she shares about her journey building a business from the ground up, and learning to see the benefit of being an introvert.

Book mentioned: Mind Your Business

Follow Jess @ladychangemakers

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Resources mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Your-Business-Workbook-Full-time/dp/1944515720

Social media: https://www.instagram.com/ladychangemakers/

https://www.facebook.com/ladychangemakers

https://www.tiktok.com/@ladychangemakers

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https://twitter.com/ladychangemaker

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38. Discovering the Good Stories Your Confidence Needs (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:59 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

The stories we tell ourselves set a lot of the trajectory for our future. We can choose to repeat the stories of times we fell short of a goal, and feel deflated in the face of our next big obstacle. Or, on the other hand, we can choose to tell ourselves of the times we overcame challenges and let those stories fill us with confidence for our future.

In this episode, we walk through practical episodes to steer our minds towards the good stories we have and away from the draining ones, and we also talk about why this is so valuable!

Books mentioned: Choose Your Story Change Your Life by Kindra Hall

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37. Habits and Casting Votes for Who You Want to Be (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

In this episode, we walk through the deep ties between our habits, our confidence, and our identity. Then, we go through practical tips to quit bad habits and develop beneficial ones.

I reference a lot of Atomic Habits by James Clear, "How to Break a Bad Habit and Replace It With a Good One", and "Identity-Based Habits: How to Actually Stick to Your Goals This Year"

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36. Habit-Hacking with The Lulubuck System (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Today, we go over my personal favorite way to build sustainable habits: The Lulubuck System!

I came up with this as a way to give myself small, tangible rewards on my way towards developing the habits I knew I wanted to solidify. Delayed gratification can be hard and can even make us give up sometimes, but when you can identify a few, key habits to work on and create your own milestones along the way.

Psychology Today article mentioned

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35. Courageous Goal Setting with Human Potential Coach Lieve Hendren (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Today we hear from Certified Human Potential Coach Lieve Hendren about the steps to take if you are overwhelmed on a given day, how to set goals that are intrinsically motivating, the power behind having one priority per day, and the relationship between goal setting and cultivating hope in our lives. If you are interested in the Present and Productive Planner Journal or working with Lieve one on one, visit her website www.presentandproductive.com or contact her via her email lieve.hendren@gmail.com

You can also follow her on Instagram @Lievehendren and listen to her podcast, Present & Productive.

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34. Forgiving Others and Freeing Yourself (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

When forgiving others, the prisoner that it really frees is you.

Recommended book on forgiveness by Lysa TerKeurst Forgiving What You Can't Forget

Mayo Clinic Article

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33. Forgiving Yourself and Reframing Shame (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

We dive into three reasons why forgiving ourselves might be the next best step in our leadership, and we reframe our perspective on shame. In this episode, we learn that forgiveness can even give us the space we need to try things over again until we achieve our goals and inspire others to do the same.

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32. Nine Steps to the Best Thanksgiving Yet (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Between better fitness and nutrition during the holidays, and the many opportunities to step up in leadership of loved ones and friends, here are 9 ways we can make this our best Thanksgiving yet!

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31. Three Ways Fitness Can Make You a Better Leader (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 12:56:52 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

How can you use fitness and exercise to propel your leadership development? How can the right mindset about fitness help you be the best and most confident you? Those are some of the questions we answer in today's episode by walking through three of the main areas where fitness and leadership development truly go hand in hand. Let me know how you incorporate fitness into your routine and if you try any of my workout ideas!

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30. Success Doesn’t Have to Be Daunting (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 20:20:11 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Sometimes the idea of being really successful and reaching all of our goals can be daunting. There are so many strings attached to success in any number of areas that we question if we would be able to maintain it and sometimes if we even deserve it!
Today's episode walks through seven ways we can find ourselves trapped in the fear of success and how a tiny perspective shift on each one could just make all the difference you need to remove this obstacle between you and flourishing.

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29. Play to Win: Silencing Our Fear of Failure (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Today's episode takes us all the way back to the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City watching Bob Beamon compete in the long jump qualifiers and final rounds. He scratches his first two jumps and, with only one more opportunity to jump, has to replace the pressure and fear with faith and confidence. If we can push past the voices in our heads pressuring us towards fear of failure, we can experience more creativity, innovation, and motivation than ever before. When we play to win and develop an abundant, positive mindset, our leadership journey instantly becomes more rewarding and also more impactful.

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28. Anniversary Interview (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Happy 1 year to the Best You Can B podcast! In celebration of our first whole year together, I (Brigitta!) actually have the privilege of being interviewed. We return to some basic questions like "what makes women's leadership unique?" and "how does leadership and wellness go hand-in-hand?" Enjoy!

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27. Dress to Impress ... Or Not (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

In today's episode, we dive into fashion and how the choices we make around what to wear can sometimes hinder our leadership growth. We go over the intent behind the attention we get with our clothes and how some ways in which we might choose to express ourselves aren't the most beneficial in the long run. At the end of the day, people will remember us not for how we look but how we make them feel.

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26. Getting Busier Doesn't Have to Stunt Your Leadership Growth (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

In today's episode, we cover all things leading while being spread thin from the discipline to look beyond the here and now craziness to value-based prioritization; From practically getting rid of distractions to still prioritizing the people that matter in your life and in your leadership roles.

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25. Q&A with Rebecca Bender: Learn as You Go, but Don't Leave the Race (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Rebecca Bender is grit, resiliency, wisdom, and definitely a sense of humor all wrapped up in an incredible story of redemption and triumph. Relentless in her mission to help others find their purpose, she is CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative and founder of Elevate Academy, the largest online school for survivors of trafficking in the world. In our conversation, we touched on how to stop our spiraling thoughts in their tracks, how to develop grit, why our stories all matter, and even how to go about instilling good character in the next generation.

Learn more about the Rebecca Bender Initiative, buy her book, and donate here.

Follow Rebecca on Instagram @imrebeccabender

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24. Anxious? Why That Isn't a Bad Thing For Your Leadership (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Today’s episode is about leading through anxiety. With a little perspective, we can stop letting anxiety get in the way of our capacity and potential to lead others and make a difference.

Watch the sermon!

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23. Inner Confidence and Celebrating Others (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

In this episode, we cover not only why it is so important for us to celebrate others, but also why we need to celebrate others from the prized position of inner confidence.

We go through a few tips of ways to cultivate inner confidence, ways to put celebrating others into practice, and tons more. Link to the Forbes article here.

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22. Q&A with Miss Arkansas Darynne Dahlem: Confidence On and Off Stage (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Darynne Dahlem is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, current medical school student, and she was crowned Miss Arkansas in 2019. She also represented Miss Arkansas at the 2020 Miss America Pageant and has earned a number of awards throughout the process including the Jessie Ward Bennett Leadership Award. She has served as Arkansas’ spokesperson for the Children’s Miracle Network and the Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Her platform for the competition, “Know Who You Are,” is rooted in Darynne’s belief that if you truly know who you are, you won’t be led to do or be something you’re not.

Follow Darynne's personal Instagram @darynne_angelique or Miss Arkansas @missamericaar and find the Facebook page here.

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21. Long-term Leadership: How to Lead Like its Your Last Chance (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

How to lead others like it's your last chance and opportunity to do so:

1. Show people that you appreciate them. Tell them that you love and care about them today.

3. Focus on what is actually important and fulfilling in the long run.

4. Take more risks in your leadership, in getting out of your comfort zone, and in doing the things that will make a difference in the lives of others and in your progress towards your goals.

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20. Q&A with Debbie Neal: How to Set Your Mind Up for Success (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 18 May 2021 04:50:52 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

You are going to love this conversation so much with Debbie Neal. I don’t think she has a negative bone in her body, but I also know that her positive attitude and infectious spirit of belief has come with likely a lot of discipline and a lot of mental practice. She has an extensive resume from being the director of training for CVS pharmacy to being extremely successful with her own global health & wellness business. One of my favorite quotes of hers is “passion IS developing leaders.” Passion is developing leaders. Debbie is someone that I look up to very much. She has four amazing children, an adorable dog named Tito, she also has her own podcast, and she lives in New Jersey. I hope you enjoy this episode, because I know I did!

Follow me @bestyoucanb as you step into your potential and grow into the leader you were born to be!

*Debbie's favorite books: The Power and The Secret by Rhonda Byrne.

*Follow Debbie and her dog, Tito, on Instagram, and listen to her podcast here!

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19. Grit and Grace: Why You Need the Perfect Balance Between Hard Work and Forgiveness (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Our society right now is in a bad habit of praising the final product, but not the countless hours of labor that led to it. We’re also experiencing this focus on so much self-care that it isn’t even leaving any time leftover for consistent diligence. This can get a little bit confusing for those of us who are trying to work hard to achieve our goals, but also trying to make sure we avoid burnout!

So how do we strike the perfect balance between grit and grace?

Grit is nothing more than a good habit of demanding excellence and effort from yourself, which is why throwing in the towel and quitting on your consistency every Friday through Sunday is just ruining the progress that you make during the week. Grace, on the other hand, is knowing when to recognize the signs your body gives you to let you know you need a break before you keep going.

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18. Chronic Pain and Leadership: How to Thrive and Inspire When it Hurts (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Many of us have either chronic pain, chronic illness, emotional baggage, heartbreak, or repeated frustration that feels like we are sometimes walking with heavy chains dragging behind our feet and keeping us from fully living life. That heaviness and emotional burden from chronic struggle can seep into every other aspect of our life to limit our joy, fulfillment, and, of course, our leadership.

In this episode, I share a somewhat personal story on the topic, and then we dive into what you can and can't control as someone experiencing any number of chronic pains whether it be physical, mental, or emotional. We even end on the positive note trying to see the pain from the perspective as something that can actually really benefit your growth as a leader!

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17. Q&A with Dr. Tanda Cook, ND: Giving You Permission to Dream (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Dr. Tanda Cook, ND is a naturopathic physician, farmer, author of a cookbook, and a teacher of all things food, nutrition, sustainable farming, and natural medicine. She has a special talent for breaking down complex medical ideas into more easily understood terms and shining a light on just how carefree a holistic lifestyle can truly be. I’ve learned so much just through her youtube videos and her weekly Tuesday Tip on Instagram, but she also offers an in-depth online course as well.

Get her cookbook: Food That Grows: A Practical Guide To Healthy Living With Whole Food Recipe

Take her course

Follow Dr. Cook on Instagram @drtandacook

Resources mentioned in the conversation:

Kiss The Ground documentary about sustainable farming
Calm meditation phone app
To follow for more functional medicine education: Dr. Chris Kresser and Dr. Josh Axe.
Dr. Robert Lustig's video: Sugar The Bitter Truth
Book Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
Book The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
For more information on how the gut affects the brain, search "microbiome-gut-brain access with NCBI studies"

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16. Part 2: Six Leadership Traits for Inspiring Change at the Heart Level (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Part two of the six leadership traits for inspiring change at the heart level: Competency, consistency of character and of action, and honesty with self and with others. This six-part series has been so fun, and I also get the chance to introduce my new Leadership Launching Course!

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15. Part 1: Six Leadership Traits for Inspiring Change at the Heart Level (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Centered, curious, and considerate: What do those traits look like expressed in a leadership setting and why are they important? What kind of impact can you expect to make on those around you when you lead with these three characteristics at your core? Listen to learn more! :)

P.s. Thank you for your loyal listening, and thank you for making the commitment to level-up your leadership, because the world needs YOU!

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14. Take Control of Your Comfort Zone and Break Free From its Limitations (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Let’s dive right into why we want to get out of comfort zone, what is on the other side of breaking free from its limitations, and how this will effect who you are and how you show up as a leader! I believe there is untapped potential waiting on the other side of just a few brave steps outside of our idea of what is comfortable. And the best news? Our comfort zone can be exercised and grow just like a muscle if we start with one step at a time.

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13. Don't Feel Listened To? How to Still Lead in Life and Stay Confident (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

This question comes up a lot: “But how do I lead if no one follows me? How do I lead if no one listens?”

The good news is that you can lead when you don't feel like anyone listens to you, but the bad news is that it isn't always easy! A few takeaways:

Remember your priorities
Try to understand where the person who won't listen to you is coming from
Be filled with competence and character, and consistently demonstrate that over time
Be patient and remember that respect is always earned, never forcefully taken by you, and always willingly given to you.

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12. Leading Through Insecurities (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

"Insecurities don’t get conquered, they become understood, and when this happens they don’t have power over us any longer."

This is a quote by Bob Goff that sets the stage for today's episode. Insecurities get in our way when we are trying to lead in any capacity. Not only is it important to understand them, but it is also beneficial to know where they come from, what triggers them, and how gratitude can turn our areas of lower confidence into tools for helping others.

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11. Hindsight is 2020: Stories of Leadership from the Past Year (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

2020 was crazy, but let's not overlook the many stories of amazing leadership exemplified in everything from taking initiative in acts of extreme generosity to giving time and lending belief to the man who became the first person with down syndrome ever to finish an ironman. My jaw dropped initially reading about some of these incredible people and the waves they created this past year, so I hope yours does too! This is a "feel good" episode with stories back-to-back that are sure to put a smile on your face! --- Support this podcast:

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10. Fitting In (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

In todays episode, we cover why it's normal to want to fit in and belong, some of the reasons why we tend to feel this way, and ideas of ways around this issue of never feeling like we fit in. No matter how old we are, we all crave relationships, friendships, and connection with others, but can be met with feelings of hurt and rejection instead.

Some reasons why we might feel like we don't fit in:

We can feel like we don’t belong as a result of things we cannot change, like physical characteristics or our appearance, but there are so many other (more meaningful!) ways we can connect with others.
Having beliefs that are different from those around you can make it hard to participate in conversations, but there are ways around this as well.
If we feel like we don’t belong just because our goals are really different from the ones our friends have, the answer is this: We can either keep our goals, have aspirations, and be ambitious, or we can change to fit the mold. That is 100% our choice.
When we find ourselves growing in different ways or at a faster pace than our friends, we might not be interested in the same things anymore, but a little bit of patience will go along way here!
With a little reflection, we might find that we aren't as inquisitive about others as we might think, and this can make it really hard for our friends to want to include us. So, next time you have the chance, ask your friends how they are doing and genuinely show interest!
Like the last reason, maybe we don't listen as well as we should, so try to be a little more open to your friend next time the two of you chat.
Making friends is hard and requires effort and patience, so don't give up if it just hasn't worked yet!

Listen to learn more! <3

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9. Defining Success & Preparing for Opportunity (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 19:20:44 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

As a tremendous amount of societal pressure is put on perfect plans and extreme success, how can we protect ourselves from that by having our own, solid understanding of success? How can we prepare ourselves for the best possible opportunities that could pop up along our journey?

Your definition of success needs to be your very own, and hard work today is what will open the best doors of possibility tomorrow. That way, when life happens and plans change, we aren't stuck with living our "second best" life. We get to embrace the opportunity of change, because we are prepared!

Listen to Learn more! <3

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8. Q&A with Stephanie Lanier: Loving People Well, Managing Emotions, and Perspective (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:03:39 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Stephanie Lanier — award-winning realtor, founder of The Inspiration Lab, and trail-blazing mother to a son with special needs — is full of wisdom and loving life in the little details. Her attitude of gratitude is infectious, and her perspective given in response to our questions is sure to give you food for thought.

Visit https://www.theinspirationlab.co/deets-on-peeps to download Stephanie’s mentioned “Deets on Peeps” PDF! It's my new must-have!
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7. Emotional Leadership & Why You Need It (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:26:09 -0800

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Emotional leadership is an approach to leading that will put you head and shoulders above others in no time. That doesn't mean it is easy to cultivate, but it definitely helps to understand the building blocks that make it so unique.

Read more about the research that motivated this podcast episode here.

Basically everyone you come in contact with — doesn’t matter when or where or if you’re interacting with the most confident person that you know — everyone has a sign on their head that says “make me feel important, try to understand me, I want to be heard, seen, valued."

Or, as my husband likes to think about all this, everyone wants you to put a 10 on their forehead!

and this approach to interacting is, in a nutshell, what emotional leadership is all about, but there’s also much much more to it than that!

The four parts of emotional leadership are:

Self awareness
Self management
Social awareness
Relationship management

What are they and how can you work on them in your own leadership? Listen to learn more! <3

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6. Q&A with Shannon Huffman Polson: Grit and Resistance that Helps us Rise (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 22:13:27 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Shannon Huffman Polson, a consultant, former military pilot, author, and speaker pulls from a wealth of personal testimony to train and educate on the topic of developing grit. She was in the first group of women to fly the Apache attack helicopter in the US army, an experience that gives her a unique perspective on topics such as leading authentically to who you are, rising above resistance, and staying connected with your core purpose. Shannon’s newest book, “The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World” walks readers through applicable and transformative exercises that solidify many of these hard lessons.

Start reading her book: https://bookshop.org/shop/bestyoucanb

Meet Shannon: http://www.shannonpolson.com

Discover The Grit Institute: http://www.thegritinstitute.com/

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5. Share Your Story (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 19:42:47 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Sharing stories paves the way for empathy, but only if we share our stories with the heart of an others-focused leader.

Step 1. Ask yourself: Who am I sharing this story for? Am I sharing it to make myself look good or to benefit someone else? When we get into groups of friends and start exchanging those "remember when?" stories, it's easy to want to share a story for ourselves. As a leader, you should want to try and do the opposite: Share for the other person, and be okay if you don't even get to finish your entire story, because it turned into a back and forth dialogue instead!

Step 2. Share with humility. Share a story to benefit the other person even if it doesn't always show you in the most favorable light. Your vulnerability will open the door for them to grow and take away more impactful insights from your conversation.

Step 3. Share while listening to the other person. Observe his or her body language and other non-verbal cue that can let you know if what you are saying is resonating and helpful.

Next time you find yourself in a group conversation --- whether catching up with friends or meeting with coworkers --- asking yourself this simple question will help your stories resonate in a much more meaningful way!

https://www.bestyoucanb.com/post/share-your-story

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4. Know Your Story (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 12:16:49 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Know the story of your life so that you can know that you -- as the star and main character -- play in it! How does knowing your story benefit you in your journey of personal growth?

One: it places you within your right context
Two: it makes you more confident
Three: it will help you be a better leader! Plain and simple!

Listen for more in-depth descriptions, personal testimony, and a simple exercise to get you started off on the right foot! This exercise created a timeline in my mind that wouldn't get me get away with ignoring my accomplishments or diminishing the hardships.

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3. Q&A with Jerry Roisentul: Daily Bookends, Limiting Beliefs, & Mastering Mindset (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:34:19 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

Jerry Roisentul, certified coach, speaker and trainer with the John Maxwell Team, joins us to bring personal testimony and understanding into the challenges of breaking through our limiting beliefs to be our best selves each day. He breaks down one of his most referenced quotes, "are you mastering your mindset or is your mindset mastering you?" and walks us through simple daily habits to put into practice that are applicable to reaching our goals.

Visit http://championmentorship.com/ to learn more about the amazing business he has built and how it can help you reach your next level of personal development and breakthrough.

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2. It's All in Your Head: Four Mindset Spectrums & Where We Should Land (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:28:44 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

In this episode, we start with a brief definition of a strong mindset and discuss why it is so important for us as leaders to develop one. We progress into four different types of mindsets. Each of these four types of mindsets is on a spectrum, so you will get to see whether you fall more to one side, the other side, or if you are in the middle.

These spectrums are based on research by authors Ryan Gottfredson and Chris Reina which can be read here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.leaqua.2019.101373

Notes on this episode: https://www.bestyoucanb.com/post/it-s-all-in-your-head-four-mindset-spectrums-where-we-should-land

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1. Knowing Yourself Before Leading Yourself (Leadership Archive)

Brigitta Borinstein — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:53:00 -0700

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.

We continue to lay the groundwork for a successful journey towards improving ourselves as leaders of others. But, before we can lead others, we must lead ourselves, and the very first step in leading ourselves is simply knowing who we are.

https://www.bestyoucanb.com/post/know-yourself-before-you-lead-yourself

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