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The Brain BS Podcast helps you to create a nervous system for success by showing you how to master your brain BS. Yes, it really is possible to achieve success AND feel calm, centered and confident most of the time. Maureen Kafkis learned this the hard way. When she stopped looking to others for the answers, everything became clear to her.She discovered that everybody's path will look different and that is not a problem. She learned how to transform herself and to identify what success means ...
 
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In this episode I speak with Kim Job about how she discovered coaching, her time working at The Life Coach School, and what inspired her to leave there. She also shares how her definition of success has evolved over the years and why we must follow our passion and do business our own way. And for all you struggling coaches, we put an end to niche d…
 
Terrence Real is the author of a book called Us. It is a book about relationships and how our minds work when we are interacting with other humans. He speaks of a part of us that is developed when we are younger that protects us in relationships. He calls it the Maladaptive Child Self. The opposite of that is the Wise Adult Self which is our higher…
 
In this episode I discuss why I want to include the Universal Laws in The Brain BS Podcast, why it is important that you truly understand the Law of Thinking, and how to know if you are letting the Law work for you or against you. The book I used for this episode is called Working with the Law: 11 Truth Principles for Successful Living. I am provid…
 
Frank Elaridi is a 4-time Emmy-Award-Winning Journalist working mostly for ABC Network News. He has covered everything from Syrian refugee camps to the Academy Awards. While Frank has enjoyed an extremely successful career as a journalist, spirituality has always been important to him. In fact, these days, you will more than likely find Frank iimme…
 
I wanted to inspire more people to consider learning their Human Design because it has had such a positive impact on my life. Along with other tools,It has brought me so much peace, joy and success to my life; which is an amazing way to live! I honestly did not realize that personal growth does not have to be as uncomfortable as I was making it. No…
 
In this episode I discuss my motivation for making the episode, the importance of the mind/body connection, and how to manage your subconscious programming by listening to your body. Every time we experience an emotion, we feel it in our body and that is also where it needs to be recognized, identified (if possible) and processed. I show you to how…
 
I this episode, I review basic tools for understanding brain BS on a daily basis that were discussed in last couple episodes. I discuss subconscious programming and the detrimental impact it can have on our lives. I also share strategies for uncovering your own subconscious brain filters and how it is not optional if you ever want to experience pea…
 
In this episode I share with you the tools I use to understand my own brain BS. These tools are easy, simple and user friendly BUT the only way they actually help you long term is if you use them consistently. I talk about the importance of cultivating a practice and bringing this work to your daily life. I tried to provide links here in the show n…
 
In this episode I share some of the important things I have learned this last year while focusing on relationships, and why you should make them the number one priority in your life. The holidays can be a source of added stress in already strained relationships that contributes to additional suffering that is not really necessary. Because of that, …
 
In this episode I speak with pain coach Deb Malkin. We discuss chronic pain, the mind body connection, and the importance of mindset. Deb shares a tool that helped her to drastically reduce her own pain which can help all of you too. She also gives tips to people on how to deal with challenging relationships and take care of themselves during the h…
 
In this episode I speak with Laura Swartzbaugh who is a self-concept and self-trust coach for women coaches. Laura suffers from anxiety and depression herself, so I invited her to come on the podcast and discuss it. We talk about how how depression and anxiety can escalate around the holidays because of expectations and the guilt that can come from…
 
In this episode I speak with relationship coach Rebecca Cantwell who is a coach who pulled herself out of poverty multiple times throughout her life. She did that by learning how to manage her mind and creating a mindset for success. She discovered that for some of us, abundance of love in relationships has to come BEFORE abundance with money. If y…
 
In this episode I speak with Sarah Mattie Henderson who is a body transformation coach for women over 40. She helps them to age strong and feel good in their body which can be especially challenging with increased food and beverage and all the stressors that come with this time of year. If you are feeling yucko about the holidays and experiencing s…
 
In this episode I speak with women empowerment coach Julie Danielson, who helps women thrive through and after divorce. We discuss the need to let go of old traditions and the past and make way for new ones and a future focus. If you are interested in working with Julie or getting to now her better, click on the links below. https://juliedanielson.…
 
In this episode I speak with coach Heather Ross about grief around the holidays. She shares some of her own experience grieving for her own daughter this first Christmas without her and gives advices to families who love somebody who is actively using drugs. This is a must watch for anybody grieving this holiday season and anybody who loves somebod…
 
Happy Holidays to my listeners. This is my heartfelt gift to you. I know how challenging the holidays can be and wanted to do whatever I could to make them a little bit easier and more enjoyable for my listeners. We are going to discuss over drinking, grief, divorce, body image with aging/food issues, money, depression/anxiety, chronic pain and rel…
 
In this episode I speak with Overdrinking coach Caroline Hoelke about the stressors, expectations, and challenges some of us face this time of year. We discuss the importance of mindset and talk about how difficult it can be to set boundaries that might threaten family traditions and inspire change. Caroline shares multiple tools and resources that…
 
In this episode I speak with Dr. Libby Wilson. We discuss the limitations of conventional medicine and that it is not possible to achieve our way to "enoughness" no matter how hard we try. She explains the importance of mindset and the mind body connection and why feeling fine is not the goal. Stick with it to the end and you will hear Dr. Wilson's…
 
In this episode I speak with Leslie Randolph who is a confidence coach for teen age girls and the teen-age girl that lives on inside of us. We discuss how the sub-conscious filters we acquire in high school impact how we operate throughout our lives and affect how we parent if we do not become aware of them. Listen to the end of the episode to hear…
 
In this episode I speak with Dr. Robyn Tiger who works with physicians to help them learn how to manage their own stress. We discuss how suicide has impacted her life in major ways and how unexamined trauma can lead to physical, emotional and mental health issues. If you stick with us to the end, you will learn how Dr Tiger was able to resolve thos…
 
In this update I thank my followers and listeners for being invested in my work and listening to the podcast. I also share changes coming to The Brain BS Podcast in 2023 and give a sneak preview to a course I am creating that will help you to build a belief foundation in yourself and create a nervous system for success...for only 97$!!! Now you rea…
 
In this episode I speak with my cousin Erin about what it was like growing up with a brother who experienced debilitating mental health issues. She talks about the lack of resources back then, the way it impacted their family dynamics, and the secrecy and shame attached to mental illness. At the end of the episode, Erin gives us her final words of …
 
In this episode I speak with Certified Coach Cathi Marcus who inspires women and teens to live an authentic , conscious and awakened life. We have an enthusiastic conversation about her journey with addiction, supporting her LGBTQ son, and the power of Divine Intelligence. Make sure you stick with it to the end because Cathi shares final words of w…
 
In this episode I speak with Emotional Eating Coach Karen Schaible who primarily works with nurses to help them develop coping skill so they no longer rely on food to solve their emotions. We discuss the brain BS around obesity, the impact of our upbringing, and the subconscious filters we adopt from growing up in our family environment. We also ta…
 
In this episode I speak with corporate coach Michelle Kevill. We discuss how suicidal ideation, buffering with over-working, and her tendency to avoid uncomfortable emotions culminated in her finally reaching out for the coaching support she so desperately needed. As a result of receiving that coaching, Michelle turned her life around and was inspi…
 
In this episode I speak with Business Process coach and mindset coach, Gretchen Hernandez. We talk about the importance of the mind body connection and making our emotional and mental health a priority in both our personal and professional life. Gretchen also discusses her new affordable membership program that can help you get those ideas in your …
 
In this episode I speak with health and life coach Susan Scollen about the brain BS around postnatal depression and the challenges of choosing to live an authentic life over succumbing to society's expectations of her. Susan's journey has led to her living her Soul Life and she partners with other people now to create their Soul Life, exactly as th…
 
In this episode I speak with fellow coach Corinne Crabtree. We discuss the challenges of her upbringing that led to a suicide attempt at the age of 17. She also shares the brain BS around was going on in her mind back then and the brain BS that can still get triggered even after all her success and accomplishments. This is a great window into the l…
 
In this episode I speak with fellow coach Renata Musial. We discuss the Brain BS around perceived failure, the art of making big pivots in life, all or nothing thinking and the power of thought work . She also shares a tip at the end of the episode that can help you to manage your mind when you are about to do something you are dreading. Renata is …
 
In this episode I speak with Paige Dempsey, a Feminist Certified Life Coach, who coaches women on dating and relationships. We discuss the Brain BS and societal expectations around major milestones in life and how us women limit ourselves when we try to meet them. Paige has created her own authentic path in life and is going to share her wisdom abo…
 
In this episode I speak to feminist coach Amanda Kingsley about abortion, Roe vs Wade, the fluidity of maternal instincts, and all the brain BS that comes with a controversial topic. Amanda Kingsley is a Certified Feminist Life Coach and Doula. She is the host of the Speaking Light Into Abortion podcast. And the Author of ‘What I Wish: 100 love not…
 
In this episode I speak with coach and straight-shooter Sarah Yost. We discuss the misconceptions around trauma, the need for both thought work and emotional work, and the specifics of Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). She also shares her mental health history and a useful tip at the end of the episode for you to utilize immediately if you are…
 
In this episode I speak to teen coach Ashley Jangro about the power of coaching when nothing else seemed to be working. She shares her story of how she was able to help her 11yo daughter to overcome intrusive thoughts of suicidal ideation, and how her experience inspired her to help other teens and their moms in similar situations. If you are inspi…
 
In this episode I speak with fellow coach Tarryne West about the trauma she experienced as a young woman, how that led to mental health issues and multiple suicide attempts. We also discuss how the healthcare system failed her and what it was that finally turned her life around to the point where she can help others who are struggling like she was.…
 
In this episode kicking off Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, I speak with Jennifer Bulbrook, a Certified Mental Health Life Coach. She created an incredible company called ‘I Am Somebody’ and her mission is to help fellow humans to overcome their depression, anxiety and addictive behaviors just like she did. Jennifer is courageous enough to shar…
 
In this episode I share the take aways that I learned from interviewing five courageous people who have faced the challenges that come with loving somebody who is addicted to drugs. It really is time to approach the way we handle addiction in our society. People who are addicted to a substance and their families need us to tap into love and compass…
 
In this episode I speak to my brother-in-law Michael about the impact of his son's death on their family dynamics , his grief process, what they do now to honor his memory, and the sculpture that was dedicated in his son's memory and all those who have been lost to addiction. In terms of how they honor Michael Jr today, they have a drive to collect…
 
In this episode, I speak with fellow coach Kim Gockley about her recovery from opioid addiction. She shares about how she was able to get off of the pills permanently but would frequently relapse with other substances over the years. It wasn't until Kim was introduced to coaching that she finally figured out the mindset part of recovery that change…
 
In this episode I speak to Heather Ross who is a mother who was willing to do whatever it took to have a relationship with her daughter who struggled with addiction. Whatever it took turned out to be a gift for her. Supporting her daughter taught her to focus on their similarities instead of their differences, be present as a mother, and love her d…
 
In this episode I speak with my good friend Megan Chance who is an accomplished, multi-published author as well as a mother of a daughter recovering from a heroin addiction. Megan speaks candidly about her experience with her daughter, her regrets, how challenging it was to be judged by so many people, and her recommendations for how to manage your…
 
In this episode I speak to my niece Laura about the challenges she faced trying to love a brother who was addicted to heroin. She is honest, real, and authentic in how she describes the relationship she had with Michael, what she regrets, and what advice she wants to offer to others in a similar situation. It took courage for Laura to share her tru…
 
This update explains why I am doing a week long series about what it is like to love somebody who is addicted to drugs. I will be publishing an episode each day this week so that we can gain a better understanding of how challenging it is to be in a relationships with somebody who is using .The intent of this series is to increase our awareness of …
 
In this episode I shoot the BS with Nicky Hammond. She is a master certified coach, a former coach instructor and a mindset coach in Amy’s Digital Course Academy. She refers to herself as the coaches coach who places an emphasis on the art form of coaching as well as the importance of building a business with love and integrity. She is passionate a…
 
This episode is about something we can rely on in times of crisis where we feel powerless and are not sure what to do. Learn how to manage your mind when you come up agains this type of situation by hearing about how I managed my mind when I found an abandoned baby bunny in my back yard. This same thought process that I used to deal with Henry (yes…
 
We spend so much of our time wishing we were different but not having the tools to make changes. In this episode I take you through the process of what happens in your brain when you want to lose old habits that are not serving you. I use quitting smoking as the framework of how to do this process but it can be applied to anything in your life that…
 
In this episode, I shoot the BS with life coach Pete Beskas, who happens to be a burn-out coach for men. Pete helps men to deal with their emotions and eliminate years of needless pain and suffering. While Pete's coaching is for men, his knowledge and expertise are beneficial to both men and women. In fact, if you stick with us to the end of the ep…
 
In this episode I am breaking down for you who the intended listener is for this show, what the purpose is of the show, and why I am the perfect person to be your guide to learning how to live a conscious life. If you stick with me to the end, you will also find out why The Brain BS Podcast is the solution to all your problems!…
 
This week I shoot the BS with Working Mom Coach and Instructional Coach Gretta Orazen. We discuss everything from moms finding balance to teachers feeling unappreciated to us both being avid Ohio State football fans. If you are interested in working with Gretta, here is her website link. The Brain BS Podcast is all about hooking you up with the res…
 
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