The Crooked Climb with Suzanne and Denise: Life and Business are not Linear

The Crooked Climb with Suzanne and Denise: Life and Business are not Linear

The idea of the crooked climb is that life and business is not a straight path. It is full of ups, downs, detours and smooth sailing. If the climb was a straight and direct path it would be very steep climb that would deter most of us from ascending. Think about when you drive up a mountain. You dont go straight up. Switchbacks are cut into the mountain so you go back and forth (left to right) as you ascend. You can see far enough in front of you so you know where you are going and occasionally you can see where youve come from. This makes the climb is easier and a lot less scary! Our goal is to give business owners honest, reliable and unbiased information they can actually use in their life and business based on the pillars: Nourish, Move, and Be! With so many aspects of life and business our vision is to guide our audience to a growth mindset so they can find the healthy, happy, fulfilling and vibrant life they are searching for. We truly want to help more entrepreneurs find the life and business they desire. Asking the questions that help you navigate what you hear, what you read and what you see and separate from the truth you believe. We will provide tools to help live life from the inside out, and guide business from the heart. To bounce back better from unexpected situations in life and business gracefully, and not allow then to derail your progress, positive attitude or success. You will do much more than listen to this podcast, with our live studio audience, our viewers will interact, engage and participate. Each episode comes with a Playbill which essentially is an action sheet (checklist) based on the topic of the show, giving you tips, tricks and action steps to close the gap between where you are today and where you want to go! Discussing a wide range of topics from stress, sleep, online business, networking, nutrition, exercise, marketing, sales, goals, digital detoxing, lifestyle, financial freedom, work/life balance, relationships.

Episodes

July 2, 2023 • 30 mins
Dear Future Self, EP 7, with Susan Axelrod and special guest, Denise Stegall What if you could predict your future? Does this seem too good to be true? It can be done. All it takes is using your mind to give thought to how you want your future to look. What is it that you want to see? How do you want to be and how do you want your life to go? These questions can be answered by you! This isn't about manifesting, it is about creatin...
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How would you feel if you woke up excited, full of energy, and ready to take action every day confidently? If you had discovered your purpose, found fun ways to manage your stress level, and learned strategies for planning and organization that worked so you could accomplish more and live a healthy, happy life based on your wants and desires.

This may sound too good to be true, but it is not impossible. You can have the things you...
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In this episode, Susan speaks with Guest Author, Denise Stegall, who shares her book, Healthy Living, Happy Life
a Practical Path to Finding a Healthy Lifestyle that Works for You.
In Healthy Living, Happy Life, Denise Stegall introduces unique concepts and makes the simple yet elusive goal of happy, healthy living REAL and attainable. In a sea of health and nutrition books, this one is a clear and practical approach to applying heal...
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As 2021 comes to a close let's celebrate family, friends, and all of the good we have in life. Why do we start every year off with a resolution we know we will never continue. When you make these New Years' resolutions you set yourself up for disappointment. Instead of resolving to do better or be better in 2022 focus on new choices. Notice we did not say better choice. Happy New Year, New Choices!
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December 10, 2021 • 27 mins
Suzanne and Denise have a special guest today, Repurpose Coach, Lissa Figgins. They are going to help yuo keep on track tis holiday season and help you eat right and still enjoy the holidays.
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As CEO and Co-Founder of Living Healthy List, Denise Stegall is a leader who radiates emotional intelligence, positivity, resilience, and a zest for life. Denise has condensed 20 years of experience and study in nutrition, cooking, exercise, and coaching to educate women, and a few smart me, on how to live happy, healthy, and productive lives through nutrition and self-empowerment. Her experience in cooking and nutrition delivers a...
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October 22, 2021 • 27 mins
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We have heard it before. Gratitude is the path to happiness and success. How can that be if you are in a place in your life and business that you find difficult to be grateful for? We've invited That Gratitude Guy, David George Brook to shed some light on exactly how gratitude works in times of trouble and in times of joy. Davis is considered a leading authority on how living a life of gratitude can enhance and improve your life bo...
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September 24, 2021 • 27 mins
We all want to be healthy and fit but it takes time and effort. You need to eat right, exercise, and carve out time for self-care. Sometimes life deals you a poor health care and you get sick, deal with an injury, autoimmune disease, or other chronic diseases. Rather than giving up in the face of adversity, find a way to overcome within yourself. Maybe you need a little support. That's where Joshua Margolis with Mind Over Matter...
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Eating mindfully.
Key Concept: Your relationship with food and your body impacts your health more powerfully than the food you eat.

Mindful eating looks beyond what you are eating and focuses on when and where you are eating, how you are eating, and who you are being when you eat!

Key Takeaways
Assessing hunger
Nourishment value
The impact on how we feel Presence in the eating experience
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August 27, 2021 • 29 mins
Some days you want to relax and Just Be. Kick off your shoes and let all of your cares drift away, not a worry in the world. It's a goal most of us try to achieve at least to some level. It is attainable to Just Be more often than you think. However, before you can enjoy that kind of freedom you must make decisions and bring structure into your life. You need to Be Accountable first!
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Summer is here in the Northern Hemisphere, and to many home-grown gardens are finally yielding the fruit of hard labor. Farmers markets and grocery producer sections are brimming with bright fresh fruits and veggies.

But the Dog Days of Summer also feature the comfort foods that come with festive celebrations, family reunions, potlucks, and ever present local fairs. It's hard to pass up that

So, how does choice influence a healt...
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Never changing the way you move will eventually destroy you. That may sound harsh or even a little dramatic BUT it is NOT! If you are doing the same exercise aka movement you have always done the benefits have worn off. You cant continue to do the same thing over and over and expect a different result. what you might find is overuse injuries, boredom, and lack of engagement, ie going through the motions. In this episode, we'll talk...
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Nourishment usually brings to mind an abundance of healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. That is one aspect of nourishment but there's so much more! Have you considered the nourishment you bring to your mind and to your spirit? They play an equally important part in your overall health and wellness and helps you bridge the gap between where you are now and where you truly desire to be. In today's episode, Suzanne and I are goin...
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Having a plan or goal is essential if you want to succeed in life and business. Whether it's a physical goal like running a 5K or a business goal like earning 6 figures in revenue, the path will not be linear. There are lots of twists, turns, and detours! Life is subject to change and often we do not have control of those changes. So, when you create your plan you must mix your intended outcome with a good amount of flexibility. Bu...
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Cooking inside during summer can suck. Your kitchen gets hot, you sweat, and it's just not any fun. You want to be outside and stay out of the kitchen as much as possible. So, do you avoid cooking for your family all summer long? Well, that s an option but not a good one. There is a way to keep your kitchen cool and still eat right all summer long! We re doing today s episode right from our own kitchens to show you how easy it can ...
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How confident are YOU on webcam, whether on video, livestreaming, or even in Virtual presentation? This season, we're offering a Master Class in Webcam Confidence. We're turning the lens on Women in Business offering real-time critique for business growth. Our guests will submit a video that we'll review in advance and than get into the hotseat to receive a loving critique. Not to worry, though, each guest will walk away with a pac...
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May 28, 2021 • 23 mins
#1 reason why people choose meditation is STRESS. In today s world, the level of inputs is at an all-time high, over 100 years ago humans only received the amount of information in a lifetime, that we receive today in a day! Managing the daily level of stress can be challenging, by just sitting there you can tap into a higher level of relaxation and mindfulness ..this is NOT turning off thoughts.
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We all know that exercise aka movement is essential for a strong healthy body and mind and as we get older exercise becomes even more important. But what type of exercise is appropriate? Your 50 (or 45 or 60) year old body is not the same as it was when you were in your 20 and 30s. You can't push it the same way you once did, nor should you if you want to keep it working so you can physically do the things you love for years to co...
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