Here For More Podcast: Personal Development & Mindset Growth for Eco Entrepreneurs
Natalie Kraus
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You are MORE than the title on your resume. You are MORE than the boxes society tells you to check off. You are here on this planet for SO much MORE - and you don’t have to do it alone. We're empowering eco-conscious creators to manifest more fulfillment, impact, and joy in their lives. Hosted by Natalie Kraus, Here For More Podcast is all about personal development, environmental awareness, and adopting a growth mindset so you can create the life and business you dream of.
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Nov 15, 2021
76: Is A Raw Vegan Diet Actually Healthy? with Chef Lena Ropp
Maybe when you were young you heard that it was important to eat your fruits and vegetables. But what if… fruits & vegetables were the ONLY foods that you ate?
If you’re listening to this in November of 2021, you may have noticed more and more brands hopping on “plant-based” and “vegan” trends. What’s that all about? Is it just another trend? Or could this truly be something life (and planet) changing?
Plant-Based Chef Lena Ropp shares with us the power within a lifestyle that is not only fully vegan, but also raw. Lena’s been following a raw vegan diet for the past 7.5 years, along with her husband, children, and even their dog!
It turns out there’s quite a bit of misinformation on nutritional advice out there. While this is by no means a conclusive guide to nutrition, it certainly sheds a lot of light on the food industry and the power of plants.
Topics we touch on:
* Raw vegan versus whole food plant-based
* Lena’s journey to raw vegan after growing up in Kazakhstan
* How we’ve been misinformed as a society
* Dogs can be vegan too!
* Getting enough micro & macronutrients from a raw vegan diet
* The “No-limits” diet
* Raw Veganism in Athletics
* Being more connected to the land and your food - relaxation and sustainability
* How retreats can help change peoples lives
Learn more about Lena:
https://www.instagram.com/pureveganfood/
https://www.mypureveganfood.com/
We still have a few spots left for our Surf & Yoga Wellness Retreat this December! Check out the details here: https://www.swellsolretreats.com/
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliejkraus/
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Nov 8, 2021
75: Personal Growth, Eco-Anxiety, & Doing Your Best, with Miah Ké-leigh
Are your sustainability practices sustainable? Not just in terms of how they impact the planet, but how they impact YOU!
Living “sustainably”, “eco-friendly”, and “zero-waste” are so trendy at the moment, but the reality is that these terms are so much bigger than a short-term trend. These are practices that, if they can become a normal part of our daily lives, will have an enormous impact on the planet!
So, how do we do that? By adopting practices that feel good to us on an individual level. If it doesn’t resonate with you, will you really stick with it? Probably not.. which means, it’s not very sustainable!
This is just one of the topics we talk about today with sustainability blogger, Miah Ké-leigh. Miah, joining us from across the globe in the Netherlands, sat down to talk about her journey creating content in the sustainability space and more.
One of my favorite takeaways from this episode is applicable to everyone, but especially those of us that love the outdoors. Miah says, “You'll start to realize how much the earth actually impacts your hobbies and lifestyle. And if you take care of it, you don't actually have to give anything up.” For us to continue to enjoy nature and do the sports we love, taking care of the environment is just a given! Sustainable living doesn’t have to be overly complicated. And certainly we ALL can make a positive impact.
Other topics we touch on:
* Sustainable Travel - does it exist?
* Eco and Sustainability Blogging
* Growth in your personal sustainability journey
* How social media can be a blessing and a hindrance
* Have the conversations with people - keep it alive
* Mental & emotional health shouldn’t suffer from sustainable practices - combating eco-anxiety
* Figuring out where you fit into the eco-movement - and how to stay true to you in the process
* Femininity and Color in Sustainability
* Greenwashing: how to avoid it - do your research
* Continued learning - using social media as a resource to learn more
Connect with Miah online:
https://instagram.com/earthtomiah
https://www.earthtomiah.com/
We still have a few spots left for our Surf & Yoga Wellness Retreat this December! Check out the details here: https://www.swellsolretreats.com/
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliejkraus/
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Nov 1, 2021
74: Why You’re Not Getting What You’re “Manifesting”, with Daniel Mangena
“Take it one day at a time and just ask yourself, what do I have the capacity to lean into today? Find my edge. And see if you could push it a little bit. I call it pushing your edge, but not your buttons.”
“Abundance is a birthright that we're all entitled to, without it becoming entitlement.” - Daniel Mangena
Dan Mangena is a black entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author of the wildly popular book ‘Money Game’, a wealth manifestation guide.
Background wise, at the age of 27, Dan was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome which changed his life forever. By the age of 23, Dan had earned (and lost) 2 multi-million-dollar fortunes!
With this new transformation, he was able to create a four-step system called the Beyond Intention Paradigm to help people struggling with dark thoughts.
Topics we touch on:
* Abundance: Giving ourselves permission to tap into our birthright
* Dan’s journey & healing story
* Changing your life by changing the way you think
* Dan’s Beyond Intention Paradigm: 4 Steps - Accept, Clear, Gratitude, and Listen
* Listening to what life is telling us & honoring the gifts we’ve been given
* Prioritizing deep, heart-based relationships with others
* “Micro-Shifts” - taking baby steps to make big progress
Learn more about Dan & connect with him here: dreamwithdan.com
We still have a few spots left for our Surf & Yoga Wellness Retreat this December! Check out the details here: https://www.swellsolretreats.com/
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliejkraus/
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Oct 25, 2021
73: 26 Things I've Learned in 26 Years
It’s my birthday!! I love getting older and the things I talk about in this episode are exactly why.
Other than this episode marking my 26th circle around the sun, this will also (probably) be my last solo episode for the rest of 2021! I know, I can’t believe it either. Tune in as I share 26 things I’ve learned in the past 26 years, as well as more about what’s next for me & Here For More Podcast. Here’s to another year come & gone, and a new one to look forward to 🥳
Before you go! We still have 4 SPOTS left for our December Surf & Yoga Wellness Retreat! No surf or yoga experience necessary, just a good attitude & a high level of stoke. Details here: https://www.swellsolretreats.com/
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliejkraus/
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Oct 18, 2021
72: Learning to THRIVE - Sustainability Redefined, with Stephanie Lentz
“Rest is not a luxury, it is essential… Our mission is to teach people how they can improve the quality of their lives while they're learning to walk more gently on the planet. So this shouldn't be some extreme sacrifice. This should feel good. It should feel expansive. You should feel this kind of freedom. “ - Stephanie Lentz
Stephanie Lentz, founder & CEO of zero-waste grocery store Scoop Marketplace, joins us today to share the realities of starting and growing a sustainable business. Sustainability, as Stephanie defines it, is more than protecting and preserving the planet - it’s just as much about taking care of yourself.
Topics covered:
* How grocery shopping and our consumption of food has an impact
* Microplastics and their impact on the environment
* Zero Waste Living: What is a “zero-waste” grocery store?
* Finding enjoyment in sustainable practices
* Learning to thrive: “Rest is not a luxury, it is essential!”
* Discovering entrepreneurship as a career path
* How to be a good leader
* Emphasizing education, evolution, and growth: Investing in personal & professional development
* Work-life harmony > Work-life balance
Stephanie’s bio (via Scoop Marketplace website):
Stephanie grew up in the Seattle area and enjoys exploring the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. She has always chosen to follow her passion, and for many years that meant working with kids, teaching baking/cooking classes, catering for friends' parties, becoming a certified dance fitness instructor, and dabbling in performing arts. After becoming a mom, Stephanie took a particular interest in how her family's daily habits were impacting the planet, and after a bit of research, she realized it was time to make some drastic lifestyle changes. Stephanie created Scoop Marketplace out of a need for a grocery store that aligned with her family values. She is thankful to have an opportunity to bring her passion and skill together by teaching people how to live more sustainably and take intentional action to build the world they want to live in.
Connect with Stephanie & discover Scoop Marketplace:
scoopmarketplace.com
https://www.instagram.com/scoopmarketplace/
Book mentioned: Bare, by Susan Hyatt
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We still have a few spots left for our Surf & Yoga Wellness Retreat this December! Check out the details here: https://www.swellsolretreats.com/
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliejkraus/
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Oct 11, 2021
71: The Art of Creating Something Out of Nothing, with Craig Schulze
“Building wealth is not the same as making money. You don’t want to be the richest man in the graveyard.” - Craig Schulze
Craig is a global thought leader from Australia who has experienced the extreme heartache of losing his son Ethan stillborn. His breakthrough from the grief and suffering allowed him to amplify all areas of life to make the most of his one shot at life.
In this episode, we cover:
* Finding meaning outside of your work
* The opportunities that can come from pure generosity and gratitude when expecting nothing in return
* How Craig learned to “recession-proof” his business, and other lessons from the global financial crisis in 2008
* Finding business alchemy ~ the art of creating something out of nothing
* Building wealth, not just making money
* Craig’s personal story and what it means to live your “One Shot”
Craig is a speaker who has spoken all over the world to audiences of up to 15,000 people. He is the author of You’ve Got One Shot and host of the One Shot Movement Podcast, where he interviews all the biggest entrepreneurs and sports stars to hear their inspiring stories.
His vision and mission are to inspire and educate people to make the most of their one shot at life by living with passion and purpose.
Connect with Craig at: https://craigschulze.com/
We still have a few spots left for our Surf & Yoga Wellness Retreat this December! Check out the details here: https://www.swellsolretreats.com/
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliejkraus/
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Oct 4, 2021
70: The Hormone Health Class You *Should* Have Been Taught, with Maddie Miles
Are you cycle smart? Regardless of whether you identify with having a menstrual cycle or not, this episode holds SO much value for YOU! Why? Because chances are - you know someone who does have a menstrual cycle, and this information is LIFE CHANGING.
Maddie Miles is an integrative health practitioner, hormone guru, and founder of Peace Love Hormones. Having been diagnosed with many illnesses caused her hormone imbalance, but her education in integrative medicine helped her find something that suits her best. In this episode, she tells what factors affect a woman’s menstrual cycle and how to work around them.
The Intricacies of Female Hormones
Menstruation is something every woman goes through monthly, and it affects everything. A woman’s metabolism, mood, creativity, social skills, libido, and fertility can all be traced back to their hormones. However, menstruation is not the same for everyone; premenopausal women do not experience the same as menopausal women. The problem is the lack of normalcy in discussions, so women are often left to their own devices to manage their hormones. Sex education classes are also not very extensive in terms of the menstrual cycle. This is the reason why Maddie is so passionate about helping women. From her own experience, she also struggled to find a way to work around her period. Her background in integrative medicine greatly benefitted her and eventually made her decide to become a hormone guru.
Taboo and Stigma
Many people feel awkward and shy away from conversations around menstruation. The discussion is often brushed off as something inappropriate when in actuality, it is not. Due to this fact, many are very uninformed when a woman experiences her period, especially men. Worse, they dismiss it as women trying to escape whatever they are doing when the truth is their hormones are making them suffer. Maddie made it her life’s mission to educate as many people as possible, both men and women. She envisions a future where everyone understands that menstruation is a normal function in a woman’s body. Maddie believes that with the right education, women can take full control of their hormones.
About Maddie Miles:
Maddie Miles is the founder and CEO of PLH, a brand that educates and empowers menstruators to take back control of their health through education and top-quality supplements.
Maddie created PLH after going through the wringer with her health. She was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, insomnia, anorexia, and even Lyme Disease during her young adult life. Maddie was able to heal her body, spirit, and mind naturally, and now it is her mission to help others do the same.
Outline of the Episode:
[01:40] A brief background about Maddie
[08:36] Maddie’s canceled TED Talk due to COVID
[10:02] Hormones affect everything, and education is a must
[14:14] Phases of menstrual cycles explained and simplified
[22:37] Taboo around the topic of menstruation
[30:04] Everything is connected and indicative of overall well-being
[35:46] Maddie’s entrepreneurial journey as a hormone guru
[41:00] What Maddie does to get back on track when out of the flow
[43:22] About Peace Love Hormones
Resources:
Website: https://www.peacelovehormones.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaddiemiles/
Connect with Natalie!
Surf and Yoga Wellness Retreat Details: https://www.swellsolretreats.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliejkraus/
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Sep 27, 2021
69: Your "Safety Net" Is Keeping You Stuck (let’s fix that!)
There’s something in your life that’s just… fine. Some days, it's actually pretty good. But you can’t get rid of the nagging feeling that there’s something missing. You’re craving more. You feel stuck. You’re hesitant to give up your “safety net” (i.e. your current job, relationship, home, etc.) because what you have now is safe. You know how it all works. Even if it’s not totally fulfilling, it’s comfortable. Crisis averted. But…
What if your “safety net” is actually the EXACT thing keeping you in a creative drought? What if giving it up meant that you would now have space to allow something else in… dare I say, something better?
We have a limited capacity for how much we can hold in our brains. Getting rid of something creates fresh space for creative energy and new opportunities to be let in.
Easier said than done, right? Stepping into the unknown is scary and uncomfortable. And yet, it’s often there that the most growth occurs.
Can you allow yourself to be uncomfortable long enough to discover something you never knew about yourself? Or for an opportunity to present itself that you never knew was possible for you?
You will never know what could be next for you if you don’t have the space to make that choice. When you no longer have a fallback option, you are forced to grow. You MUST make a choice. No matter what - you’re moving forward.
Tune in to hear my personal experience with this and how I’m growing through it!
Connect with Natalie!
Surf and Yoga Wellness Retreat Details: https://www.swellsolretreats.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliejkraus/
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Sep 20, 2021
68: Outsourcing For The Busy Human (not just for business owners!), with Rachel Luther
You don’t have to be a Fortune 500 business owner to begin to outsource. In fact, you don’t even need to HAVE a business! Are you a busy person? Great - then outsourcing may be a total game-changer for you.
Entrepreneurs will always have an ego; that’s why they go in their own ways and have the guts to do it. But that ego can get in the way of productivity and progress. How? Today, in Here for More, Rachel Luther of Check Off Your List (COYL) joins us to explain that problem. Rachel will help us understand what outsourcing is, how one can determine what they need to outsource, who outsourcing is for, and the benefits outsourcing gives to someone’s life. As an entrepreneur herself, for Rachel, managing multiple business areas shouldn’t fall under one hat alone. Sometimes, you losing control of things might just be what your business needs.
Learn more about the business in outsourcing in this episode of Here for More Podcast with guest Rachel Luther!
When outsourcing, where do you start?
As a mother, a wife, and a businesswoman, having more than usual for a day’s work is a typical scenario for Rachel. This means she starts her day very early in the morning and ends it around eleven at night. Rachel does this for days and weeks, and a lot can relate to this kind of setting. For some, it can cause a ‘break’ in some aspects of their life. What’s even more unideal is when it starts to affect work. For Rachel, when the overwhelm starts settling in, that’s when you need to evaluate your flow. She goes back to her to-do list. By assessing the things she needs to accomplish and prioritize out of her list, Rachel gets to spend time examining the things that require the most among her many priorities. If something is getting put off for way too long, that can help raise questions. Can you do this now? How long is this going to take? Do you need to outsource more? Or do you maybe need to say “no” to some things? Going back to your list, your priorities, and really giving yourself time to dissect each task that you need to finish will help you gain the clarity over this overwhelm that will get you.
Hear more tips from Rachel Luther regarding outsourcing in this episode of Here for More Podcast!
About Rachel Luther:
Rachel Luther is an entrepreneur who was a virtual assistant before people knew what the term meant. After spending the last 10+ years growing her VA business from a one-woman show to a team of talented professionals providing all areas of back-office virtual support, Rachel is divulging her secrets to success, covering work/life balance, strategies for outsourcing, remote work, and everything in between. Rachel is often asked, ‘can you be an entrepreneur and still have it all?’ The answer is a resounding ‘yes,’ and her podcast, Checking Off Your List with Rachel Luther, tells you how.
Outline of the Episode:
[02:46] Rachel Luther on being a virtual assistant before it was a thing…
[04:27] The situation where entrepreneurs often are during startups.
[08:19] About the 80-20 Rule in starting up a business.
[12:09] How can our personal preference get in the way?
[16:14] What is (COYL) Check Off Your List?
[20:26] What do you need to outsource?
[23:34] Outsourcing allows you to give yourself to the things that really matter to you.
[27:51] Going back to your to-do list is where you determine what that is
[37:42] Can you afford to outsource?
[42:10] You can outsource in so many ways!
Resources:
Website: https://checkoffyourlist.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/check-off-your-list/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkoffyourlist/
https://www.instagram.com/rachelluther/
Also, read The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich, Book by Timothy Ferriss:
https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357
Connect with Here for More Podcast and Natalie Kraus on:
Podcast: https://www.swellsolretreats.com/podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliejkraus/
Join us December 11-18th in Troncones, Mexico, for our Surf and Yoga Wellness Retreat! For details and registration:
https://www.swellsolretreats.com/
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Sep 13, 2021
67: Are You TOO Busy? Intentional Living To Design a Life You LOVE
“Your busy-ness is legitimate, but there could be a way to live your life a little more intentionally” - NK (a.k.a... me!)
I'm back with another solo episode and we're diving into intentional living, inspired by Tim Ferriss' book, The 4-Hour Workweek. I get it! You’re busy. Our culture THRIVES on us being busy. But are we filling our time with things we actually NEED to be doing? Could someone else do them for us? Could we just get rid of some things altogether? My guess is... YES.
We so often do things (go to school, choose a career, start a family, etc.) because that’s what makes sense. That’s what we’re “supposed” to do. But are these things that are best serving YOU? Maybe… but maybe not.
Ask yourself these questions:
What does the very BEST version of your life look like? Where are you? What are you doing? Who are you with? How do you spend your time? What are you excited about?
What if you could only work 2 hours per day? Where would you scale back?
What if you won the lottery? What would you do with all that free time now that you don’t have to work for financial security?
This episode dives into all this and MORE. Tune in to learn about intentional living and how it can help you design the life YOU want to live.
Connect with Natalie!
Surf and Yoga Wellness Retreat Details: https://www.swellsolretreats.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliejkraus/
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Sep 6, 2021
66: Moving Past the Haters to Get Your Message Out Into the World, with Ashley Renne
“There's no point in being an activist and an advocate if nobody's receiving the message. ” This was an important realization Ashley Renne had as she began to pivot her career towards her newfound passion.
Ashley Renne is a professional content creator, keynote speaker, on-camera host, environmental activist, and vegan lifestyle advocate (and mother!) with certs in both "Plant-based Nutrition" and "Food & Sustainability" from Cornell. Her travels gave her different perspectives, which led her to start blogging about the places she visits. In this episode, Ashley goes over how she merges her environmental advocacy into her travel content while ignoring what the haters throw at her.
Realization in Bali
It was a regular trip to Bali, Indonesia, when Ashley opened her eyes to the truth. She saw what pictures on the internet showed – fine sand, lush greenery, pristine beaches, coconut trees, and the calm waters of the tropics. There is one thing she did not anticipate, though: tr…
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Aug 30, 2021
65: Real Talk with Nat - It's OK to not be OK
That feeling when you realize there's no syllabus for life and you're kinda stressed about it 🙄😰
I wasn't supposed to record this episode... what I mean is, I was supposed to be interviewing a guest, until s#!$ hit the fan. Life's not always great (even when it looks that way online!). Today, I'm taking you behind the scenes for a little inside look at what I'm currently going through.
My hope is that in listening, you feel a little more seen, and a little more connected to this voice behind the screen.
“This is life is too short to be so stressed out and to have our shoulders up to our ears and to feel unfulfilled. Do what brings you joy.” -NK
Connect with Natalie!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliejkraus/
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Aug 24, 2021
64: The Role Food Plays In Shaping Our Identities, with Lonny James Ruben
“We forget that food is the most powerful drug that we put in our body three to four times a day.” - Lonny James Ruben.
Lonny James is the owner of Bunny James Boxes, a leader in food tribe-based gifting. Born in a family with diet restrictions, it gave him the idea of allowing people to receive food gifts that fit their diet. In this episode, Lonny narrates how he took inspiration from his family’s food story in building his business.
Food for Everyone
Lonny grew up in a family with specific food restrictions and preferences. He is lactose intolerant; he has a vegan brother, a celiac sister, and a diabetic father. Moreover, his mother is allergic to eggs, avocados, bananas, and other food, and another sister is allergic to chocolate. For health reasons, meals with the family have been a hassle to Lonny. It even went to the point where his mother has to prepare separate dinners for each member of the family. This situation sparked Lonny to start a gifting company that consid…
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Aug 16, 2021
63: The Truth About Building a Sustainable Brand From Scratch, with Sarah Cloes
Despite all we can learn online, sometimes the most impactful learning experiences happen in person. This was certainly the case for Sarah Cloes, founder of Flora Flora, a sustainable haircare brand, when she moved to Oahu, Hawaii for college. Growing up, Sarah knew that she was supposed to pick up trash and recycle to be good to the environment, but it wasn’t until she was exposed to excessive amounts of litter, bleached coral reefs, and pollution that it really opened her eyes.
Today, Sarah has made it her mission to make sustainability not only accessible but exciting. Flora Flora is an elevated sustainable haircare company aiming to rid the world of plastic bottles and give back to communities in a big way.
In this week’s episode, Sarah shares her story of becoming a sustainable business owner straight out of college. We talk about first-hand experiences with plastic pollution and climate change, communicating sustainable practices with others, pricing for eco-conscious p…
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Aug 9, 2021
62: How to Live a More Joyful Life (hint: it’s not about being happy all the time!)
Hard things happen. Every single day. Intentional positivity can help us live a more hopeful, joyful life, rather than being constantly weighed down by the weight of our world.
Living in a place of scarcity will never bring you to a place of abundance. Just as always focusing on the negative will never turn you into a positive person. But the goal is not to shove the other out or pretend it doesn't exist.
By recognizing that with every negative thought, the positive opposite exists as well, and vice versa, we can begin to purposefully shift our lives to a more positive light. 🌟
Outline of the Episode:
[0:24] What is the purpose of life?
[2:13] Intentional vs. naive positivity.
[2:35] Natalie’s story: Her experience with brushing off the hard stuff by always being “happy”… and why this method isn’t effective.
[6:18] Gaining awareness to choose intentional positivity ~ Natalie shares how she made the shift in her life (through injuries).
[9:47] Hard thi…
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Aug 2, 2021
61: How the Law of Attraction is Impacting Your Life Without You Even Knowing
Today we’re talking all things Law of Attraction and more importantly, why YOU should care about it.
I’m sharing some of my favorite parts of the book, Ask and It Is Given by Jerry & Esther Hicks, to reinforce the concept - “where thoughts go, energy flows”. In other words, the only reason that anything comes into your life is because your thoughts made it so. Our thoughts and energy must be a vibrational match with the energy of our desire for it to manifest into existence… but how do we know if we are a vibrational match? And if we’re not, how do we change that?? If bad things happen in our lives, are we manifesting those as well? This episode dives into all of this and more!
Outline of the Episode: [3:20] Intro to the idea of the Law of Attraction and how it can change your life
[6:05] What are the vibrations that you’re putting out? That’s what you’re allowing for in your life
[6:30] The three-step process according to “Ask and It Is Given by Jerry and Ester…
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Jul 26, 2021
60: Going Against the Grain & Living “the Dream” with Nat & Jess, Part 2
When society told us to check a box, we panicked. But now, we celebrate!
For the second installment of this special two-part episode, Natalie and Jess discuss where they are headed. They talk about the future and the things they currently work on. In this episode, Natalie and Jess also share the lessons they learned along the way that now play a role in their married life.
Things Falling Into Place
It has been a year since Natalie started the podcast. Going forward, Jess is now a full-time co-producer of the show. Being tech-savvy himself, Jess will now be around to help with editing and backend stuff. Jess has been helping Natalie with editing since episode 56, and now he is getting the full gear. He has some ideas to add, especially with marketing, having fun, and being creative. Jess is passionate and innovative with technology from a digital standpoint, so he is excited to apply what he knows and learn along the way. Another thing that fits the puzzle is their Surf & Yoga Well…
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Jul 19, 2021
59: 2 Years Married & Life Updates with Nat & Jess, Part 1
It's our Anniversary! Nat & Jess are celebrating 2 years of marriage this week and are here to give you a life update! This will be part 1 of a 2 part series.
A Lot Happened
In their two years of living as a married couple, Natalie and Jess have had a lot going on in their life. One big step they made was living in a van they built while at the same time working on their careers. Because they have a house on wheels, Natalie and Jess were able to travel throughout 36 states in 2020. Despite their happy van life, things need to change at some point. The couple decided it was time to sell the van and relocate to Hawaii for a bit. Looking back, Natalie and Jess recount the lessons they picked from the experience of living in a van. For them, it was a humbling experience that made their relationship stronger.
Passion, Purpose, and Vision
Throughout their journey living in a van, Natalie and Jess were able to discover themselves better than before. Having taken risks in trying out n…
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Jul 12, 2021
58: Stepping Away From Hustle Culture To Make A Bigger Impact, with Manuela Barón
“There is value in the things that don’t always get rewards. It’s not up to you to save the world, but the little things you do really can save the world.” - Manuela Barón, The Girl Gone Green
Manuela is a sustainability activist whose goal is to communicate how everyone can help the planet. In her travels, she realized the problem the world faces – trash. That was the trigger to her lifestyle change. In this episode, Manuela maps out the path she took towards the sustainability agenda.
Eye-Opening Experience
At 18, Manuela transferred to Paris to figure out what she wanted to do in life. In her mind, the decision to move abroad was romanticized, but the reality was far from the expectation. Manuela was exposed to the minimalist lifestyle, from fashion to meals. She noticed that Parisian women barely wear makeup and can whip up elaborate four-course meals using a single pot. Her observation made her look inward, and that was the moment Manuela decided to explore and l…
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Jul 5, 2021
57: Using the Enneagram to Rediscover Yourself, with Stephanie Smith
By understanding the Enneagram, you learn about yourself and others, allowing you to navigate your relationships, work, and life more successfully.
Stephanie Smith stumbled upon the Enneagram about five years ago and instantly fell in love with it. Her obsession with it helped her grow personally and in business. In this episode, Stephanie introduces the Enneagram to understand oneself and become the best version.
Personality Test
The Enneagram consists of nine personality types. It is presented as a circle with numbers one to nine in a clockwise direction, nine at the top. Each number represents a personality type and is connected to two different numbers with lines that form a pattern. The two lines represent growth and stress, or integration and disintegration. Check out the link listed below for a visual of this!
What is remarkable about the Enneagram is that it frees us out of the box rather than keeping us in. It shows two sides of the coin from where we are going – posi…
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Jun 28, 2021
56: Learning To Trust Your Intuition, with Alexandra Wood
Maybe people’s opinions are less about you and more about them…
Join Natalie Kraus with Alexandra Wood as they chat about wellness, yoga, and sustainability. Alexandra decided to make a change for herself, but people’s opinions gave her doubts. After a lot of thinking, she learned how to follow her heart’s desires and block herself from what others say. In this episode, Alexandra gives the importance of trusting intuition and checking oneself from time to time.
Trust Your Instincts
Alexandra used to ask others’ opinions and let those influence her. After some time, she noticed that what people think was not in line with what she wanted. Most of the views were discouraging her from trying. They do not understand her vision and perception of doing something out of her comfort zone. Because of this, Alexandra stopped asking people their thoughts on what she wants to do and left all the thinking to herself. Alexandra now lives her life according to her liking. She would not…
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Jun 21, 2021
55: Where Food, Entrepreneurship, & Mental Health Intersect, with RDN Gracie Pascale
Your value is in your words, not in the way you look.
Gracie Pascale is a registered dietitian nutritionist who is an expert on plant-based nutrition and anti-inflammatory diets. Grace has a mission: to help others find healing and vitality with the right food.
In this episode, she speaks her mind about food and nutrition. She also gives tips for those who want to convert to a plant-based diet.
Finding Passions
Grace suffered from anorexia when she was 17. Going through recovery, she realized how mental and physical health influence each other. Grace also saw the importance of the food psychology business to improve the quality of life. Learning this made her find her purpose: to be a registered dietitian. Grace wanted to help others recover from eating disorders like what she went through. Passion for nutrition was the seed that grew roots. As it grew, Grace’s passion branched out to sustainability. She became interested in environmental clubs, veganism, and food production. Eve…
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Jun 14, 2021
54: Doing Things Different To Build a Career and Life You Love, with Logan Lynch
Do you love the life your job is allowing? Join Natalie Kraus with Logan Lynch as they chat about her discovery of her love for business and working with other entrepreneurs while learning in the process. Logan is a physical therapist, a cycling instructor, and an online sales coach who chose the path towards entrepreneurship over the healthcare industry. In this episode, she shares how she was able to harness the power of the online community to start an online business.
Making the Choice
Logan graduated as a physical therapist, and the next thing to do is get into practice. Yet, she chose something that is fulfilling for herself – she wants to do business. Logan did not like the idea of doing what most people do: wait for at least ten years to build up their finances and live comfortably. She did not want to spend ten years on something she was not passionate about in the first place. Logan knows she took Physical Therapy in school, but that is not the career she wanted to build.…
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Jun 7, 2021
53: Using Brain Rewiring to Break the Stigmas Around Making Massive Amounts of Money, with Chelsea Murn
If this was meant for you, the Universe wants you to get there.
Join Natalie Kraus with Chelsea Murn as they chat about how she built her six-figure coaching business without sacrificing her love for climbing and how she helps women take massive leaps in their performance through training, nutrition, mindset, hormone balancing, and more. Chelsea thinks she does not fit in the nine-to-five setup, so she went out of her way to try entrepreneurship and eventually got the hang of it. In this episode, Chelsea shares how she used her passion to become a business and its perks.
Getting Into Climbing
Chelsea discovered her passion for climbing when she took an outdoor education class in high school. It was similar to a gym class, and they were scaling up an indoor climbing wall. She thought to herself that it was not actually bad and she was not terrible at it. Her background in competitive swimming gave her the upper body strength she needed to climb up the wall, and she found it fun. As…
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May 24, 2021
52: How to Say YES to Life on Your Terms, with Janna and Austin Jenkins
Failure isn't anything special, it's just a part of life. It's how we learn and move forward. So keeping failing forward, keep learning, and keep saying YES.
Join Natalie Kraus with Austin and Janna Jenkins as they chat about their experience making a home out of a van, the challenges they faced, and the perks of living in it. Austin and Janna loved traveling, and because of this, the couple decided to get themselves a van to convert it into their cozy home. In this episode, Austin and Janna share their journey as a married couple building their van and the lessons they pick up along the way.
Building a Home
Austin and Janna love to travel, and so they explore their options, from backpacking around Europe to working abroad. One thing they realized, though, is that the ideas they were thinking about are not sustainable. It’s a good thing Austin and Janna found the solution to their dilemma through an Instagram post: jumping into the van life. Three months after their wedding,…
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May 10, 2021
51: What It Means to be “Here For More"
It’s Here For More Podcast’s FIRST BIRTHDAY! 🥳 We’re celebrating by reflecting on the past year of the show and how it has grown.
Did you know Here For More didn’t start as a podcast? Did you know I kinda came across the name by accident? Did you know our podcast cover art has a mistake in it that I never fixed? Did you know that at one point I was MASSIVELY burnt out and worried about the future of the show?? And what does it REALLY mean to be “here for more”?
In this birthday episode, I’m sharing all the behind-the-scenes details of how Here For More Podcast got to where it is today, and what it looks like moving forward.
Be sure to listen until the end to hear details of our special birthday GIVEAWAY! 🌟
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Apr 26, 2021
50: How the “Price of Admission” Can Reveal Your Deepest Desires
Have you ever found yourself saying, “I’d love to, BUT ___ “? I would bet money that you have on more than one occasion. And I have, too!
The thing is, the desires we have (or *think* we have) always come with a price. Sometimes the price involves an exchange of money, but often there are other factors adding to the cost as well.
For example, you may say you want a puppy… but you’re not currently in place to take on the vet bills, training, 24/7 attention, and more that a puppy needs. With this in mind, you may not *actually* want a puppy! At least, not right now… And that’s great! Because you’re recognizing what’s important to you right at this moment.
As a result, you end up moving towards your true desires and ultimately, end up with what you really want. This is the process of the “price of admission”.
With practice, assessing the “price of admission” helps you become hyper-aware of the “price” of whatever it is you desire so you can define what yo…
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Apr 12, 2021
49: Mental Health & Relationships with Kayla Roge
Your partner can’t be your therapist, but they can (& should) be a source of support and an advocate for you on your mental health journey.
Kayla Roge is a certified Life Coach and knows mental health first hand. In this episode, she graciously opens up and shares her experience with anxiety and depression, as well as what that looks like in her relationship with her fiancé.
As Kayla so eloquently states, the pandemic forced us to look at ourselves in ways we never had to before. As a result, struggles with mental health have been on the rise. And while relationships are the main focus of this conversation, it all starts with you. According to Kayla, “if you’re not aware of yourself, you can’t teach someone to be aware of you”.
Your mental health is so important, and so is your partners. Being able to vocalize when anxiety or depression creeps in, or even just when something feels off, will allow your partner the opportunity to be a source of support.
But remember - leav…
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Mar 29, 2021
48: We Set ZERO New Year’s Resolutions… Here’s Why
A 2021 goal episode heading into April? You better believe it! It doesn’t take a new year or January 1st to create new momentum and energy. In fact, this was the first time this year that Jess & I were able to set goals in a way that felt truly powerful and motivating.
We closed out 2020 feeling completely burnt out. January felt like an intense 2020 hangover. Instead of forcing ourselves to make resolutions and set goals, we stepped back. We slowed down. We allowed ourselves to just BE.
Now in the third month of the year, we’re finally setting some goals that feel GOOD. We also dive into our best advice for sticking to the goals you set.
Here’s to setting goals and bucket list dreams that not only feel incredibly aligned and empowering, but to ones that we will ACTUALLY bring to fruition. Let’s do this!
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Mar 15, 2021
47: We’re All Just Figuring It Out
Since this show started almost a year ago, ya girl has been doing some growing!
While all Here For More episodes are recorded freely and unscripted, this episode hits a special way. Today’s “Chat with Nat” includes a journal entry reading, life updates, and some things I’m currently learning and working on in this season of life.
The premise is this: We are all just figuring life out as we go! We are never done, we never know it all, and our growth is unending.
Change is a part of life. Even when it’s good and exciting change, we may find resistance as a result of the unknown. But we can welcome this change as we know that it is helping us reach the next “level” of life every single time.
If you have an idea for new episodes, a question, or just want to connect with me, find me on Instagram! >> https://instagram.com/nataliejkraus
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Feb 14, 2021
46: A Valentine’s Day Special!
It’s Valentine’s Day and Jess & I are answering your questions all about love, relationships, and marriage! We spent these 45 minutes giving honest, unrehearsed answers and sharing our thoughts on love at first sight, handling conflict, boundaries, bank accounts, secrets to a happy marriage, and more! This was so much fun to record. I hope you enjoy listening and I hope you walk away with some fresh insight on love and life. No matter how you’re spending this holiday, we’re virtually sending you so much love and wishing you a very Happy Valentine’s Day!
If you have an idea for a new episode, a question, or just want to connect with me, find me on Instagram! >> https://instagram.com/nataliejkraus
Don’t forget to share, subscribe and leave a review! We are so grateful for listeners like you. xo
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Jan 19, 2021
45: Sustainability Made Simple with Nat & Jess
Learning to live more sustainably can sometimes feel overwhelming, expensive, and never-ending… we get it! We’ve been there too. And that’s exactly why we created this episode.
To make it as simple as possible, we broke down today’s episode into 10 categories. In each, you’ll find all sorts of easy swaps and recommendations for living a more eco-conscious (and health-conscious!) lifestyle.
Remember, this is meant to inspire and empower you, not cause overwhelm! Take what serves you, and leave what doesn’t. And if you make a sustainable change, let me know on Instagram ~ https://instagram.com/nataliejkraus. I would absolutely love to hear from you.
Don’t forget to share, subscribe, and leave a review! We are so grateful for listeners like you. Enjoy!
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Dec 14, 2020
44: The Power in Pauses & Pivots
Life moves fast, and so do we! As the seasons change, do we acknowledge that we are changing as well? Do we slow down long enough to take note of what is happening, both externally & internally? Can we learn to trust our own intuition and knowing more than the noise around us?
In this special episode I share a bit of my story ~ a 6-part series I published originally to Instagram, delivered in a whole new way. It’s a story of growth, learning and unlearning, intense mindset work and scaling back, and the beauty in pauses and pivots.
I share this journey in hopes of it resonating with you. So as I give you an inside look at my life and experiences, notice where you see yourself. Take what serves you, and leave the rest. This journey of growth is one that’s been immensely challenging, but oh so rewarding. I’m so grateful to be able to share with you today the beginning of something new.
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Nov 16, 2020
43: Living Healthy & Vegan While Traveling in a Van
An intentional healthy lifestyle takes effort and planning, especially when travel and unfamiliar destinations are involved. Jess & I have done our fair share of travel while following a healthy, vegan lifestyle. We wanted to take this opportunity to share with you our experience, some advice, and to confirm that it is absolutely possible to maintain this lifestyle from the road (#vanlife)!
We walk you through what a typical day of eating looks like for two herbivores on the road. To be honest, our eating on the road didn’t change THAT much from our eating at home.. which is a great thing! For the most part, we were able to whip up healthy meals and snacks for all parts of the day. However, we’d be lying if we said that there weren’t a few speed bumps (*pun intended 😅) We were sure to include what happens when cooking is not an option (for example… when we lost power), as well as how we approach eating out.
This episode is jam-packed with healthy tips, recipe ideas, and ev…
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Nov 2, 2020
42: Making Big Decisions with Jess & Nat
Life is full of decisions. You make them every single day! But often the bigger the decision, the harder it can be to make. So how do you do it? How do you know which choice is the “right” one?
Jess & I have had our fair share of making big decisions. From deciding to buy and build our van, to starting our own businesses, there have been new fears to face with each and every choice. Logic, perfectionism, doubts, and unprecedented challenges held us back, but we learned to trust our intuition. With each decision, we learned to lean in a little deeper. And now, we’ve learned how much saying YES to a big decision can really impact your life.
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Oct 19, 2020
41: My Daily Journaling Practice
This episode is extra special for two reasons. 1, I got to share on a practice that has been absolutely transformative in my life. This daily exercise, complete with card pulls, gratitude, mantras, affirmations & more, is so incredibly special to me. It helped me find light and positivity in a time when it was hard to find. And it continues to be a powerful daily ritual to start my days aligned and energized. This practice is perfect for getting all the thoughts swirling around in your head out on paper - you know, the ones that make you stressed and anxious? It allows you to create space in your mind, body, & heart for the chaos to exit, and for affirmations & positivity to seep in. I hope you find this practice as powerful and as meaningful as I do!
2, I recorded this episode LIVE in The Here For More Facebook group as a bonus training!
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Oct 12, 2020
40: How to Take Back Control of Your Confidence (& Why You Lost it in the First Place)
Your confidence is ROBBED when your mindset & focus are in the wrong place. Confidence is like a muscle. You have to work it to grow it, to maintain it, to strengthen it, and to protect it.
You cannot expect to become confident without allowing yourself to make your own decisions, without taking scary leaps, without tuning out other voices that trigger you and plummet your self-worth.
By shifting away from what is not serving you, you gain back power and control of your emotions, your life, and your confidence!
Practice trusting your inner wisdom & allow yourself to make decisions based on your intuition, knowledge & opinions. The more you practice looking within for answers, the louder your inner voice (& your confidence) will grow!
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Oct 5, 2020
39: It’s Time to Stop Letting Perfectionism Hold You Back
Perfectionism is a never-ending chase. There’s something you want to pursue, but you find that you’re unqualified or not ready for one reason or another. As a result, you take no action, or you take steps that seem logical but aren’t actually that thing (i.e. buying a podcast mic and planning your show but never actually publishing an episode). This puts you right back at square one - still wanting to pursue that thing.. and STILL unqualified. So, how does one all of a sudden feel qualified and ready to take on a goal? Well, you don’t really! But you take action anyway. And you gain clarity and make progress from that action. Small, consistent action over time adds up to big results.
Along with taking action, enjoying the process is just as important. You never know what the future holds. You have no idea what your goal will look like once you reach it or if you’ll actually be as satisfied with the result as you’re telling yourself you will be. By enjoying the journey, you…
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Sep 28, 2020
38: How To Talk To People Who Don’t Understand Your Dream
So your interest has been sparked. There’s something on your heart that you’re dreaming of pursuing. Maybe you're ready for a big change. Whatever it is, it’s taken you A LOT of courage to get to this point. And you know you’re going to need more moving forward! You want to keep the momentum going. To stay motivated and driven. But then, the inevitable happens. You get an unwanted opinion, and your heart sinks.
Wanting to share your big dreams with those you’re closest to is totally natural. When you share and get supportive feedback, it's a wonderful feeling. Unfortunately, sometimes the opposite happens. They may say things like… “Why would you want to pursue something new? Is what you’re currently doing not good enough? You didn’t go to school for that! This idea doesn’t even make sense to me. Is that realistic?” … Yeah, it can be pretty defeating. We’ve been there! And we want to share with you how we made it out the other side.
Buckle up for another Jes…
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Sep 21, 2020
37: Embracing Your Gifts and Living in Your Zone of Genius with Lana Hernandez
Lana has a beautiful gift. Her gift is more than listening to others and helping them through their problems. She has an innate ability to really feel another individual at the deepest level in a way that allows her to connect, reveal things that they cannot see themselves, and ultimately help them heal. In this special episode, we get to see a bit of this wonderful gift come to life.
Aside from her roles as mother, wife, process manager in corporate America, and an incredible supporter & friend, Lana also has her very own business as a Mindset and Business Coach. Her ability to create a space for vulnerability and healing, while also supporting her client’s in their own entrepreneurial journeys is truly something special.
This interview is filled with inspirational advice, empowering reminders, some real talk around the hardships of the world in 2020, as well as a few laughs. I feel so grateful to have had this beautiful conversation and it fills my heart to get to share it with a…
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Sep 14, 2020
36: Could Your Limiting Beliefs Be Clues On How to Achieve the Things You Want Most? (I say yes!)
"Limiting beliefs" has been quite a hot topic! But, do you actually know what this means for you? How do limiting beliefs play a part in your life? What really are they and do you have them??
In short, YEP. You have them, I have them, we all do! And the best part? They aren’t going away anytime soon!! Working through limiting beliefs is a lifelong practice. It’s truly ongoing work. The benefit of knowing how to name them and understanding the importance behind them? They can be powerful in leading you towards massive action in the direction you MOST want to go.
How? Well, that’s what this episode is all about! Tune in to hear how I define limiting beliefs, simple (but not always easy) practices to working through them, and my favorite, how your liming beliefs can actually be HELPFUL.
When limiting beliefs aren’t worked through, they remain LIMITS. But when you can approach them from an inquisitive standpoint and put in the work to shift them, your life will literally transfo…
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Sep 7, 2020
35: Three Daily Practices to Make the Best of Hard Times
We’ve been living through some crazy times! But the reality is… there is always hardship. For every great season of life, you’ll have to walk through a hard one. That’s not negative thinking- that’s just the ebb and flow of life! I wanted to give you three simple steps that you can come back to daily for renewed strength and positivity. These steps are an incredible practice for everyday life, but especially powerful for when you’re walking through the hardest seasons and struggling the most.
You won’t be happy all the time, BUT you can ALWAYS choose positivity and gratitude. Follow these three steps daily to shift from negativity and doubt to fullness and light.
Step 1: Ask yourself, “What is actually true”? Acknowledge the words you speak to yourself and to others. Recognize what is true within the hardship you are facing. Then, reframe what ISN’T. For example, if you tell yourself, “this is hard and I’ll never make it through”, you can reframe this to,…
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Aug 31, 2020
34: How & Why I Decided to Start My Own Business
It’s officially been ONE YEAR since I started down this path to entrepreneurship! I figured this would be a perfect time to reflect and share with you my journey to starting my own business as a Mindset & Business Coach.
My story is particularly interesting, since when I began I had NO idea that I was actually starting my own business. All I knew is that I wanted to a) create remote work for myself so my husband and I would have more freedom to travel, and b) find passionate, fulfilling, impactful work! Little by little, my journey evolved towards me having the business I have today. I have never felt more excited by what I’m pursuing. To know that what I’m building has the power to create impact in so many ways (& it already has!!) is one of the best feelings in the world.
The number one thing that propelled me towards the success I dreamt of? Hiring a business coach!! I would not be where I am today without my mentor. I am also so stoked to be officially offering a new 1:1 pr…
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Aug 24, 2020
33: Why Not You?
This short & sweet episode is an expansion of my Instagram post from August 21st. The premise was, "Why not you?" Today, you’re seeing more people than ever do amazing things for themselves & for our world. So why can’t you do this too? Remember that EVERYONE had to start from zero at some point! Everyone has felt those fears and doubts. So what sets them apart? They BEGAN, and they KEPT GOING! It’s time to stop telling yourself why you can’t, and start saying YES to all the reasons you CAN! Tune in for a kick of motivation & inspiration.
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Aug 17, 2020
32: You Don’t Want to be Rich… It’s Time to Reframe Your Money Mindset
Your mindset around money is POWERFUL. It has the power to dictate your thoughts and views around money including how much you make, how much you THINK you can/need to make, why you work the job that you do, and so much more.
I truly never could have imagined sharing on this topic because, well, I’ve struggled with my own money mindset for years! It wasn’t until recently that I experienced major shifts and transformations that have brought my relationship with money to a new place. How I view money today is different than EVER before and I’ve never been more grateful for that.
Money can be a hard topic to talk about. It can create conflict and is a huge source of stress and anxiety for so many. But with the theme of Here For More in mind, I knew that a topic this big MUST be addressed at some point.
Also… did you know that YOU deserve to be MASSIVELY compensated for your time?? Well, you do!!
I showed up real & raw in this episode to share stories I’ve NEVER shared before…
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Aug 10, 2020
31: Your WHY is the Most Powerful Force to Keep You Going with Kianna Roosevelt
From Public Health major in college to burnt-out Beach Body Coach, to now Mindset & Business Coach, Kianna has finally found a path that not only allows her to impact others, but also completely aligns with what’s most important to her and her life. In this wonderful conversation, Kianna shared the challenges and hardships she faced from childhood through post-college graduation, as well as what it's been like to start her very own business.
After completing her degree at Hawaii Pacific University, she realized she didn’t feel aligned in the path she was currently on. Being able to shift, especially after telling yourself and those around you what your plan is can be TOUGH. But learning to set your ego aside and listen to your heart is crucial to finding a path in life you LOVE.
Now, after only a few months of starting her coaching business, as well as starting a business with her husband, she is feeling better than ever. Kianna says that her and her husband’s young business is…
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Aug 3, 2020
30: 3 Steps to Shift Your Mindset From a Place of Scarcity to Abundance
Shifting from a place of lack, manifesting MORE, and how to keep it that way! To make this simple, I’ve broken this down into a 3-step process. Not EASY, but SIMPLE. It’s time to get that mindset of yours set up for success 💯
1. ACKNOWLEDGE the words you regularly say aloud and the thoughts you have to yourself. Ask whether or not those thoughts are SERVING you, and then assess whether they are actually TRUE. Even if there is some truth behind the words, expressing them with negativity won’t do you any good and definitely won’t get you anywhere!
2. REFRAME your words. Shift your vocabulary to be positively directed, rather than negative. Even when things are REALLY tough. In fact, ESPECIALLY when things are really tough! Again, a negative frame WON’T GET YOU ANYWHERE.
For example: Instead of “I HAVE to” —> “I GET to, and I’m CHOOSING this”
3. PRACTICE weekly, daily, or however often you feel thoughts of doubt and scarcity creep in!
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Jul 27, 2020
29: An Honest Conversation About Our First Go At Van Life
It’s a Jess and Nat episode bringing you all the insider info on our very first road trip in our van! This trip was everything we excepted… and also nothing we expected. There were massive learning curves and a new challenge to face around every corner- for real! Join us as we deep dive into what we truly think about our first trip. We share the highs and low, some surprising revelations, as well as what we imagine our next trip will look like!!
This was a dream of ours that seemed so far off. And now we’ve done it! The growth gained from choosing to pursue something so new and uncomfortable is irreplaceable. It can be tough, but it will always be WORTH IT.
I want you to know that whatever your dream is, it is available to you the moment you decide to go for it. Pursuing curiosities, interests, and passions - that’s what this life is all about!! Keep dreaming big. Figure it out along the way. We believe in you!
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Jul 20, 2020
28: Giving Yourself Permission to Pursue
I cover 3 big topics in today's juicy episode!
* Discovering what your biggest curiosities and interests are,
* Finding permission within yourself to pursue said interests, and
* What happens along the way when your pursuit turns out to be not as great as you first thought...
These are ALL concepts I have faced in my own life, which is why I am able to so passionately speak to them now. I’ve felt your fears! I still feel that doubt around lack of time, money, resources, and fear of failure. However, I’ve come to understand that as humans, we are ALWAYS evolving, which means our interests and curiosities are too! THIS is all the permission you need to go for your biggest dreams, and then, well… just keep going!
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Jul 13, 2020
27: Begin Before You’re Ready, Then Trust The Timing
That's the thing about divine timing… you don’t get to know when it’s coming! This is why it is so important to be clear, directive, and intentional about what you decide to pursue. Your WHY is what will carry you through, especially in uncertain and challenging times. There’s a difference between pursing “things” (aka, being busy ( aka, us as humans most of the time)), and pursuing a purpose backed by a strong why. There’s also a difference between this idea of “divine timing” and the concept of “begin before you’re ready”. Both are extremely important. You MUST begin when you get the idea, the passion, the opportunity… NOT wait until you “feel ready”. Yet it’s not enough to begin. You must PERSIST. This is where divine timing comes in. You don’t get to know when you’ll get to where you want to be. You have to trust it. You have to have a WHY rooted so deep that when things get tough (as they inevitably will) you’re able to keep pushing forward.…
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Jul 6, 2020
26: What it Means to Live in Alignment with Brittney Ellers
Did you know that our bodies run in cycles? Did you know that your body is extremely receptive to its surrounding environment? Have you thought about the ways in which aligning your life according to what cycle you’re in could set you up for greater success and happiness?
This is exactly what Brittney is here to share! A friend and fellow yoga teacher, Brittney is also an expert on all things pelvic floor physical therapy and female cycles. I asked her here to tell us about all things alignment, cycles, and taking control of our lives.
While this episode is geared towards women, it absolutely applies to everyone in some capacity. Plus, it’s all awesome information to know.
We all struggle with something. During some cycles, things are harder than others. As Brittney notes, knowing WHY you are experiencing specific symptoms is huge. For one, you’ll be able to address potential underlying issues and solve the symptoms at their root, rather than masking them with “bandaids”.…
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Jun 29, 2020
25: The Power in Storytelling & Creating Opportunity with Lucy Norris
To share your story? Or to listen to someone else’s? Lucy Norris, multimedia journalist and podcast host of What It’s Like… with Luce, tells us why there is so much POWER in both.
Luce lives in Dublin, Ireland, which means we recorded this episode across the globe from each other! I was so pleased to chat with her not only because she’s a sweet and talented human, but because there is something so incredible about connecting with someone totally out of your own circle.
While Luce and I have completely different stories, we could relate through the common ground of being podcast show hosts, being similar in age, and simultaneously living through the COVID pandemic.
That’s the thing about storytelling - you get to step into the shoes of an entirely new perspective, while often finding similarities that resonate with you, despite your differences.
Storytelling is twofold: 1. In listening to the stories of others, you can learn, grow, and be inspired by the incredible opportu…
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Jun 22, 2020
24: Becoming Your Most Authentic Self with Ady Weatherly
From the day you were born, you have been influenced by everything and everyone around you. Every person, place, and experience has shaped our thoughts and beliefs to be what they are today. Part of becoming the truest version of yourself means stepping away from all the noise and outside influence to learn about what things are ACTUALLY important and real for you TODAY.
Ady Weatherly, author and beautiful friend of mine, shares on her journey to rediscovering herself. She tells her experience of having her entire truth shattered, and what it was like to rebuild from the ground up into something more authentic than ever before.
In this journey, Ady learned the importance of proximity - how those around you, especially those you spend the most time with, ultimately create your reality. (***Spoiler: For rock-solid, high-vibe relationships, those you GIVE energy to, you should also RECEIVE energy from!)
From hard decisions to walk away from those who no longer serve you, to pursuing se…
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Jun 15, 2020
23: The Truth about Entrepreneurship, Divorce in Your 20s, and Living Life Intentionally with Brooke Ziegler
From entrepreneurship to walking through divorce and hardship, to living life to its absolute fullest, Brooke Ziegler showed up today to share it all. I am so pleased to welcome this incredible human (plus, my wedding photographer turned wonderful friend!) to the mic.
Brooke opened up about what it was like to grow up with entrepreneurial parents, as well as how she scaled her own successful business. She explains how it’s often the things we DON’T have that we seem to want MOST. It’s common to dream about wanting someone else’s lifestyle, for the grass looks “greener” over there. Likewise, as humans with loud egos, it can be easy to sabotage our own success and happiness without even knowing it, since we are so stuck on the path we think we should be on.
Brooke was the absolute perfect person to teach us about the importance of pivoting. We each have a limited amount of time on this planet, so (in her words) “you might as well be goin’ for it!”
After having succes…
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Jun 8, 2020
22: Black Lives Matter - It's Time to Stand
“If you can’t see yourself for contributing to the problem, then you will never understand the power you have for contributing to the solutions” ~ Trent Shelton
Highlighting the Black Lives Matter Movement, today I share my biggest learning points thus far as a White individual, as well as ways we can support our Black communities. It's time for a new "normal".
RESOURCES TO DO MORE ~
TEXT “FLOYD” to 55156 for George Floyd
TEXT “ENOUGH” to 55156 for Breonna Taylor
~ Organizations to follow on Instagram:
@grassrootslaw
@blklivesmatter
@privtoprog
@colorofchange
~ Individuals to follow on Instagram:
@aleisekay (Post shared in today's episode)
@ohhappydani
@trentshelton
@lightwatkins
@osopepatrisse
~ Books:
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
Their Eyes Were Watching God By Zora Neale Hurston
How to Be an AntiRacsist by Ibram X. Kendi
Making Our Way Home: The Great Migration and the Black American D…
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Jun 1, 2020
21: Self Improvement, Sustainability & Van Building with Jess Kraus (a.k.a. my hubby!)
I am thrilled to welcome my better half to the stage! Jess shares all about his journey, including his newfound relationships with sustainability and intentional personal-development. He dives into his thoughts on our van build, as well as how he has grown from the experience as a whole. Saying that he's excited for this project to be finished would be an understatement! Tune in to hear more of this sweet human share some wise words.
Connect with Jess @ instagram.com/jessfkraus
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May 25, 2020
20: 5 Life Lessons I Learned on My Journey to Getting Unstuck and Finding Purpose
Living a life of abundance and purpose doesn’t happen on accident! It’s a lifelong journey of growth and pursuit, as well as getting, and staying, out of your own way. Today I share the biggest takeaways and advice I’ve gained on my path thus far. 1. Beliefs: You are the biggest thing standing in your own way. Change your beliefs, and change your life. 2. Time: Arguably our most valuable form of currency. You can make $25, but you can’t make 25 hours in a day. 3. Alignment: How you do one thing is how you do everything. 4. Proximity: If you remain the smartest person in the room, and if you never surround yourself with those who you aspire to be like, how will you ever grow into the person you want to become? 5. Action: Plans are great, necessary even. But a plan without action… well, a plan is all it will ever be. Start taking action. Press play to gain more insight into each of these lessons and learn how to implement them in your own life.
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May 22, 2020
Day 19: Today I'm Grateful for Gratitude
For this final day of our challenge, I asked YOU to share your biggest takeaways and favorite episodes, along with what gratitude means to you. I am so excited for you to hear these beautiful, heartfelt responses. They are truly a testament to the power of gratitude and an affirmation of why we are so grateful for it.
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May 21, 2020
Day 18: Today I'm Grateful for Change
Another topic particularly relevant today ~ What an opportunity to reflect on the change we each have been through in the past 2 months. Have you learned anything about yourself? Have you been able to grow? Maybe you're feeling completely overwhelmed by the amount of unknown we've been forced to walk into. I'm here to tell you that you are not alone. Know that good times are on the horizon.
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May 20, 2020
Day 17: Today I'm Grateful for Control
Possibly an ironic topic to discuss during May 2020, when so much seems currently OUT of our control. Yet, the point of this episode is to show you exactly what you ARE in control of. Today, we are grateful for complete control of how we react to what life throws at us.
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May 19, 2020
Day 16: Today I'm Grateful for Creative Freedom
Do you remember playing "make-believe" as a kid? Do you miss some of that whimsical, creative freedom? Well, it's time to start flexing those creativity muscles once again! Creativity allows us to see things in a new, less restrictive way, to dive into an experience with no expectation, and to discover ourselves on a deeper level. Today, we bring back this childhood joy for good!
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May 18, 2020
Day 15: Today I'm Grateful for the Power of Mindset
If your mind says it's true, then it's TRUE! That's how POWERFUL your mindset is. Today, listen in on a former gymnast's perspective on the power of mindset and how CHOOSING to believe that which will help you grow is truly the best way to move forward (and stay positive!).
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May 17, 2020
Day 14: Today I'm Grateful for Mentors
Who are the mentors in your life? If you have big dreams or audacious goals, do you have someone to help you with that? The beauty is that your mentor does NOT have to be someone close to you! They could be in the form of authors, podcast hosts, or celebrities you may never meet. Just because they don't know you doesn't mean you can't learn from them!
Seek out positive mentors who will challenge you with healthy growth, taking you further, faster.
And don't forget- YOU are a mentor, too! How are you showing up in the world? How do you want to be known and seen?
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May 16, 2020
Day 13: Today I'm Grateful for Laughter
Today we celebrate the joy of laughter! When was the last time you laughed so hard that you cried? When did you last scroll the Internet with the pure intent of making yourself and others laugh? Laughter is a simple medicine that we sometimes take some granted. Today, find joy in making yourself laugh. While you're at it, share the joy with those around you!
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May 15, 2020
Day 12: Today I'm Grateful for Movement
Movement is incredibly powerful! Exercise is such a simple way to boost your mood, reduce stress, keep you healthy and SO much more. Your ability to move is not something to take for granted! Today (and every day), make movement a non-negotiable. Use exercise as a way to honor yourself and your body for all that it does. You are strong, friend!
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May 14, 2020
Day 11: Today I'm Grateful for the Information Age
There is an incredible amount of information available to us today at a moment's notice... FOR FREE. We have the ability to learn virtually anything thanks to the wonderful world that is the Internet. Did you know my husband and I are converting a cargo van into a tiny home on wheels?! #vanlife This venture was made 100% possible thanks to Google, Pinterest, YouTube, and so much more. Today, we express gratitude for this incredible blessing of living during the Information Age.
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May 13, 2020
Day 10: Today I'm Grateful for Simplicity
Take a deep breath... today, we acknowledge the simple joys in life. The things that, even in the midst of hardship, we still get to enjoy, to appreciate, to choose every single day. Simplicity often gets overlooked, so take today as an opportunity to slow down and notice the wonderful life around you in all its simple glory.
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May 12, 2020
Day 9: Today I'm Grateful for Space
Continuing on the topic of seasons, today we deep dive into the very last phase of each cycle ~ SPACE. Space, or rest, is needed to some extent in every season of life. The first step is acknowledging what will serve you best right at this moment. I talk about laziness, versus legitimate recovery, and how to tell the difference. Honoring your rest as a true RESET will allow you to show up as your best self, truly rejuvenated and ready to go.
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May 11, 2020
Day 8: Today I'm Grateful for Seasons & Cycles
Did you know that everything in the universe works in cycles? Just like the four seasons, all occurrences happen in a similar fashion ~ beginnings, middles, ends, and space. So, which season are you currently living in? Recognizing this allows you to align your life in a way that sets you up for more success and more peace.
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May 10, 2020
Day 7: Today I'm Grateful for Our Mothers
Day 7 is extra special because... it's Mother's Day! Happy Mother's Day to all you mamas out there. This episode was made to honor YOU. It's also a reminder for the rest of us to take some time to acknowledge all of the mothers in our lives. We are so grateful for you!
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May 9, 2020
Day 6: Today I'm Grateful for Our Planet
When was the last time you slowed down and just felt the world around you? When did you last place your bare feet on the dirt, smell the fresh air or feel the sun on your skin? Today, we can be grateful for all our wonderful planet has to offer. How can you give some of that gratitude back today?
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May 8, 2020
Day 5: Today I'm Grateful for Choice
Are your choices leading you? Or are you consciously leading them in a way that aligns best with your life? You make choices every single day based on what you deem to be important. Sometimes, our plate gets too full. This is where intentionality comes back into play! How can you be more intentional with your choices?
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May 7, 2020
Day 4: Today I'm Grateful for Connection
If you're listening to this in May 2020, you know that connection means something a little different in this season of life. Unable to physically connect due to restrictions from COVID, we have been prompted to connect VIRTUALLY. What a blessing it is that we have this option! How can you connect a little deeper today?
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May 6, 2020
Day 3: Today I'm Grateful for Time
In day 3 of our challenge we dive into the concept of time. It seems that humans are ALWAYS busy. Each day, we choose what fills up our precious time, but are we completely conscious of each choice we make? Are we being intentional with what we say "yes" to? After all, every "yes" is a "no" to something else. Today, express gratitude for the time you have and your ability to spend it how you choose.
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May 5, 2020
Day 2: Today I'm Grateful for Fear
In day 2 of our Gratitude Challenge, I talk about fear as a method of guidance, rather than something to be avoided. You and your fear could be your best partnership yet!
I reference Marie Forleo's book, "Everything Is Figureoutable". A favorite of mine and one I highly recommend!
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May 4, 2020
Day 1: Today I'm Grateful for ME
Welcome to day 1 of our Gratitude Challenge! Today is all about YOU and the importance of caring for yourself before giving energy to the world around you. You are a gift my friend! Fill up your cup first.
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Apr 26, 2020
Welcome, friend! Does your mindset match your dreams?
Welcome to the Here For More Podcast! In this intro episode, I'm so excited to share the big ideas behind what it means to live for "more", along with five main areas of focus to help you achieve this in your own life.
Coming soon, I'll kick off our official show launch with a 19 day Gratitude Challenge. 19 days straight of thought-provoking bits to encourage more gratitude into your daily life. Get ready to have your heart lit on fire! I'm so happy you're here.
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