In today's heartfelt episode of Limitless with Michelle Lena, we delve into the transformative journey of motherhood and personal identity with Jen Banks, author of "Let Yourself Bloom: A Mother's Path to Unfolding." Jen, an educator turned preschool founder, and mother of three, shares her personal experiences and insights into navigating the complex roles of motherhood, marriage, and self-discovery.

Michelle and Jen discuss the raw, everyday moments that shape our lives, from dealing with infertility and postpartum depression to maintaining one's identity amidst the demands of motherhood. Jen's journey is a testament to the power of community, self-awareness, and the quiet confidence that lies within each of us. They also explore the importance of being present in the moment and allowing oneself to bloom, regardless of the roles we play.

This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone seeking to understand their true identity and find balance in their various life roles. Whether you're a mother, a career woman, or someone in transition, Jen's story and practical advice will leave you inspired to embrace your unique journey.

• 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome to Jen Banks

• 02:15 - Jen's Background and Journey to Writing "Let Yourself Bloom"

• 05:40 - The Concept of Identity and Multidimensional Roles

• 10:30 - Choosing Motherhood and Navigating Expectations

• 15:55 - Dealing with Infertility and Postpartum Depression

• 21:20 - The Importance of Community and Connection

• 26:45 - Individual Time with Children and Building Relationships

• 31:10 - Gender Disappointment and Embracing Your Reality

• 35:50 - Launching a Course and Future Plans for an Event Center

• 41:30 - Jen's Teaching Experience and Overcoming Judgment

• 47:25 - The Puzzle Story: A Lesson in Perspective and Compassion

• 53:10 - Final Thoughts on Being Present and Letting Yourself Bloom

Thank you for listening to today's episode. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and join us in the journey to living a limitless life.

Connect with Jen Banks: www.letyourselfbloom.com

#Podcast #Motherhood #Identity #PersonalGrowth #Community #LimitlessLife

Keywords: podcast, motherhood, identity, personal growth, community, limitless life

In today's enlightening episode of Limitless with Michelle Lena, we dive deep into the world of holistic health with Rachel Ellenani , a holistic health professional and practitioner. Rachel's expertise spans functional training, nutrition, real love coaching, sound and breath healing, and genetic and epigenetic testing. Michelle and Rachel explore the root causes of health issues and share actionable tips to improve wellness, energy, and overall health.

Rachel shares her personal journey from being a sickly child in Florida to becoming a holistic health practitioner. She discusses how environmental toxins, nutrition, and lifestyle choices impact our health and offers practical advice on detoxing, proper hydration, and mindful eating. The conversation also touches on the importance of sleep, the impact of electromagnetic frequencies, and the power of breathwork in achieving inner peace and healing.

This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips for anyone looking to improve their health and well-being. Whether you're dealing with chronic health issues or simply want to live a healthier life, Rachel's expertise and Michelle's engaging conversation will leave you inspired and empowered to take control of your health.

00:00 " Michelle Lena welcomes Rachel Ellenani to Limitless today

01:37 " Michelle uses hair follicles to test genetics and epigenetics to understand health

04:31 " You were hospitalized at very young ages because your water was contaminated

10:10 " There is a blend of both prevention and fixable cooking methods

14:33 " You said that you don't chew your food properly, which fascinated you

21:05 " For the first time, Lori has hit over a mark on the scale

25:52 " Michelle: I love the idea of slowing down and listening to your body

27:29 " Another thing that you brought up is you're at an age of second puberty

31:24 " There are many different ways to detox, Michelle Miner says

36:54 " You need all of these different elements to fix a drainage problem

38:11 " So let's talk about containers. What do I drink out of now? Rachel

43:36 " The most important thing you need to know about water is water is clean

49:05 " If you cannot afford filters on your whole house, here's what you should do

54:59 " Let's talk about electromagnetic frequency and how that's affecting us

59:54 " All of us are full of radiation. All of these people, if you fly for a job

01:00:32 " Take one step at a time to create better health, better wellness

01:02:14 " Number one thing that you need to focus on is sleep, Michelle says

01:06:41 " Rachel says her first breath work class was life changing

01:12:18 " Today's conversation has been absolutely mind blowing to me

01:12:44 " Number five is ground and pay attention to yourself and be aware of your environment

Thank you for listening to today's episode. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and join us in the journey to living a limitless life.

Connect with Rachel Elemeny: rachelEllenani@gmail.com

#Podcast #HolisticHealth #Wellness #Detox #MindfulEating #Breathwork #LimitlessLife

Keywords: podcast, holistic health, wellness, detox, mindful eating, breathwork, limitless life

In today's enlightening episode of Limitless with Michelle Lena, we dive deep into the world of holistic health with Rachel Ellenani , a holistic health professional and practitioner. Rachel's expertise spans functional training, nutrition, real love coaching, sound and breath healing, and genetic and epigenetic testing. Michelle and Rachel explore the root causes of health issues and share actionable tips to improve wellness, energy, and overall health.

Rachel shares her personal journey from being a sickly child in Florida to becoming a holistic health practitioner. She discusses how environmental toxins, nutrition, and lifestyle choices impact our health and offers practical advice on detoxing, proper hydration, and mindful eating. The conversation also touches on the importance of sleep, the impact of electromagnetic frequencies, and the power of breathwork in achieving inner peace and healing.

This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips for anyone looking to improve their health and well-being. Whether you're dealing with chronic health issues or simply want to live a healthier life, Rachel's expertise and Michelle's engaging conversation will leave you inspired and empowered to take control of your health.

00:00 " Michelle Lena welcomes Rachel Ellenani to Limitless today

01:37 " Michelle uses hair follicles to test genetics and epigenetics to understand health

04:31 " You were hospitalized at very young ages because your water was contaminated

10:10 " There is a blend of both prevention and fixable cooking methods

14:33 " You said that you don't chew your food properly, which fascinated you

21:05 " For the first time, Lori has hit over a mark on the scale

25:52 " Michelle: I love the idea of slowing down and listening to your body

27:29 " Another thing that you brought up is you're at an age of second puberty

31:24 " There are many different ways to detox, Michelle Miner says

36:54 " You need all of these different elements to fix a drainage problem

38:11 " So let's talk about containers. What do I drink out of now? Rachel

43:36 " The most important thing you need to know about water is water is clean

49:05 " If you cannot afford filters on your whole house, here's what you should do

54:59 " Let's talk about electromagnetic frequency and how that's affecting us

59:54 " All of us are full of radiation. All of these people, if you fly for a job

01:00:32 " Take one step at a time to create better health, better wellness

01:02:14 " Number one thing that you need to focus on is sleep, Michelle says

01:06:41 " Rachel says her first breath work class was life changing

01:12:18 " Today's conversation has been absolutely mind blowing to me

01:12:44 " Number five is ground and pay attention to yourself and be aware of your environment

Thank you for listening to today's episode. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and join us in the journey to living a limitless life.

Connect with Rachel Elemeny: rachelEllenani@gmail.com

#Podcast #HolisticHealth #Wellness #Detox #MindfulEating #Breathwork #LimitlessLife

Keywords: podcast, holistic health, wellness, detox, mindful eating, breathwork, limitless life

In today's empowering episode of Limitless with Michelle Lena, we delve into the transformative journey of breaking free from the labels that confine us. Michelle opens up about her own struggles with the label "broken" and shares how she overcame it to embrace her true, powerful self. This episode is a call to action for anyone who has ever felt limited by the labels imposed on them by others or by their own self-doubt.

Michelle recounts her personal story of overcoming childhood trauma and the negative self-image that followed. She emphasizes the importance of thinking, speaking, and feeling your own truth to break free from limiting beliefs. Michelle also shares a poignant story about her friend Scott, who transformed his life from being labeled a felon to becoming the owner of a successful business, by embodying a new, empowering identity.

Through inspiring anecdotes and powerful insights, Michelle encourages listeners to claim their true identity, embrace their uniqueness, and live a limitless life. Whether you're facing personal challenges or looking to redefine your self-image, this episode will leave you motivated and ready to break free from any labels that hold you back.

00:00 - On today's episode of Limitless, Michelle Lena discusses breaking pain

04:48 - Conor Bennett started volunteering at a local homeless shelter after being in prison

12:45 - His lesson was so important to me that it grew inside of me

13:40 - If you could pick something without limits, who are you

19:36 - So I want to read some of these lyrics that Melissa wrote

Thank you for listening to today's episode. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and join us in the journey to living a limitless life.

School of Life Foundation: https://www.schooloflifefoundation.org/

St. George, Utah: https://www.sgcity.org/

University of Utah: https://www.utah.edu/

#Podcast #Resilience #SelfIdentity #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #LimitlessLife

Keywords: podcast, resilience, self-identity, empowerment, personal growth, limitless life

In this powerful episode of Limitless with Michelle Lena, we delve into the often overlooked struggles of navigating an eating disorder and how it impacts not only the individual but also their relationships. Michelle’s guest, Sunie Thomas, shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming an eating disorder, revealing how it led her down a path of self-discovery and ultimately became a gift in her life.

Sunie, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, recounts her transition from being a stay-at-home mom to pursuing a career in nursing, driven by her desire to help others struggling with similar issues. She opens up about the perfect storm of postpartum depression, a major move, and disordered eating that spiraled into a full-blown eating disorder. Despite these challenges, Sunie found the strength to seek help and transform her life, culminating in the birth of her son Josiah, whom she credits with saving her life.

This episode is a testament to the power of resilience, authenticity, and the importance of self-love. Sunie’s story will inspire you to face your own challenges with courage, embrace your true identity, and live a limitless life.

00:00 - Lean in and listen. You are now experiencing limitless. Here's your host, Michelle Lena

00:17 - Limitless explores the often overlooked struggles of navigating an eating disorder

02:11 - Today's guest is my dear friend Sunie. And let me tell you a little bit more about her

04:23 - You went from mother, baby, and lactation to psychiatric mental health

09:30 - You had an eating disorder from the age 25 to 35

13:29 - You struggled with disordered eating for ten years before becoming a nurse

18:58 - It's finding what is the motivation for each person

19:19 - In order to move forward in life, you have to look back

25:42 - How does it make me feel, being curious and going, hmm hm

26:49 - Michelle says one of the most frightening things for her was processing emotions

32:37 - When you get divorced, everything you planned for your future is gone

38:33 - You serve the other person. What a simple, uh, clean statement

39:57 - What you put out and what your brain sees is what's going to attract

43:51 - Just change your mindset set and look what you accomplished

48:16 - Women's hormones play a huge role in our mental health, right

54:39 - Learning to honor your body is key to overcoming eating disorders

01:00:38 - This is the first time I've ever been public with my eating disorder

Thank you for listening to today's show. Stay tuned for more episodes and join us in the journey to living a limitless life.

#Podcast #Resilience #EatingDisorder #SelfDiscovery #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #LimitlessLife

Keywords: podcast, resilience, eating disorder, self-discovery, mental health, personal growth, limitless life

In today's empowering episode of Limitless with Michelle Lena, we delve into the transformative journey of breaking free from the labels that confine us. Michelle opens up about her own struggles with the label "broken" and shares how she overcame it to embrace her true, powerful self. This episode is a call to action for anyone who has ever felt limited by the labels imposed on them by others or by their own self-doubt.

Michelle recounts her personal story of overcoming childhood trauma and the negative self-image that followed. She emphasizes the importance of thinking, speaking, and feeling your own truth to break free from limiting beliefs. Michelle also shares a poignant story about her friend Scott, who transformed his life from being labeled a felon to becoming the owner of a successful business, by embodying a new, empowering identity.

Through inspiring anecdotes and powerful insights, Michelle encourages listeners to claim their true identity, embrace their uniqueness, and live a limitless life. Whether you're facing personal challenges or looking to redefine your self-image, this episode will leave you motivated and ready to break free from any labels that hold you back.

00:00 - On today's episode of Limitless, Michelle Lena discusses breaking pain

04:48 - Conor Bennett started volunteering at a local homeless shelter after being in prison

12:45 - His lesson was so important to me that it grew inside of me

13:40 - If you could pick something without limits, who are you

19:36 - So I want to read some of these lyrics that Melissa wrote

Thank you for listening to today's episode. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and join us in the journey to living a limitless life.

School of Life Foundation: https://www.schooloflifefoundation.org/

St. George, Utah: https://www.sgcity.org/

University of Utah: https://www.utah.edu/

#Podcast #Resilience #SelfIdentity #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #LimitlessLife

Keywords: podcast, resilience, self-identity, empowerment, personal growth, limitless life

In this powerful episode of Limitless with Michelle Lena, we delve into the often overlooked struggles of navigating an eating disorder and how it impacts not only the individual but also their relationships. Michelle’s guest, Sunie Thomas, shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming an eating disorder, revealing how it led her down a path of self-discovery and ultimately became a gift in her life.

Sunie, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, recounts her transition from being a stay-at-home mom to pursuing a career in nursing, driven by her desire to help others struggling with similar issues. She opens up about the perfect storm of postpartum depression, a major move, and disordered eating that spiraled into a full-blown eating disorder. Despite these challenges, Sunie found the strength to seek help and transform her life, culminating in the birth of her son Josiah, whom she credits with saving her life.

This episode is a testament to the power of resilience, authenticity, and the importance of self-love. Sunie’s story will inspire you to face your own challenges with courage, embrace your true identity, and live a limitless life.

00:00 - Lean in and listen. You are now experiencing limitless. Here's your host, Michelle Lena

00:17 - Limitless explores the often overlooked struggles of navigating an eating disorder

02:11 - Today's guest is my dear friend Sunie. And let me tell you a little bit more about her

04:23 - You went from mother, baby, and lactation to psychiatric mental health

09:30 - You had an eating disorder from the age 25 to 35

13:29 - You struggled with disordered eating for ten years before becoming a nurse

18:58 - It's finding what is the motivation for each person

19:19 - In order to move forward in life, you have to look back

25:42 - How does it make me feel, being curious and going, hmm hm

26:49 - Michelle says one of the most frightening things for her was processing emotions

32:37 - When you get divorced, everything you planned for your future is gone

38:33 - You serve the other person. What a simple, uh, clean statement

39:57 - What you put out and what your brain sees is what's going to attract

43:51 - Just change your mindset set and look what you accomplished

48:16 - Women's hormones play a huge role in our mental health, right

54:39 - Learning to honor your body is key to overcoming eating disorders

01:00:38 - This is the first time I've ever been public with my eating disorder

Thank you for listening to today's show. Stay tuned for more episodes and join us in the journey to living a limitless life.

#Podcast #Resilience #EatingDisorder #SelfDiscovery #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #LimitlessLife

Keywords: podcast, resilience, eating disorder, self-discovery, mental health, personal growth, limitless life

From Overcoming Aneurysms to Empowering Women: Kathy Poss’s Journey

In this riveting episode of Limitless with Michelle Lena, we dive deep into the life of Kathy Poss, a financial clarity coach dedicated to empowering women. Kathy’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and finding purpose through life's most challenging moments. From battling a life-threatening brain aneurysm to navigating a life-changing divorce, Kathy shares the invaluable lessons she learned along the way.

Kathy recounts the terrifying experience of debilitating migraines that led to the discovery of a brain aneurysm, the subsequent surgery, and her arduous recovery. She discusses the emotional and physical toll it took on her and how she found strength and clarity through the ordeal. Kathy also opens up about her divorce, the fears of financial insecurity, and how these experiences propelled her into her current mission: helping women achieve financial independence and thrive in their next stage of life.

This episode is a testament to the power of resilience, the importance of community, and the beauty of finding your purpose. Kathy’s journey will inspire you to face your own challenges with courage and to live a limitless life.

00:00 - Lean in and listen. You are now experiencing limitless possibilities 00:16 - Michelle Lena: Today's guest is financial clarity coach Kathy Poss 03:19 - This podcast is about sharing stories, because I believe we connect through stories 06:30 - At age 52, you started experiencing intense migraines 13:37 - Were you scared to fly knowing there's something wrong with your brain 14:42 - You had brain surgery for an aneurysm two years ago 19:05 - You decide to have brain surgery through your groin or through your brain 22:56 - Kathy says she's not sure what happened during her brain surgery 25:02 - You didn't go into this situation with fear or anxiety 28:45 - Do doctors even know what causes brain aneurysms 33:18 - You had migraines that just came on out of nowhere 37:30 - Going through a divorce was awful as well 45:11 - Time is the most incredible, beautiful gift that life gives us 48:06 - You specialize in women's financial help, helping them take on wealth 54:27 - Fear paralyzed me a year after my divorce 59:17 - We need to give ourselves hope. That is absolutely the answer 01:00:58 - Everyone needs a who in their corner when facing financial difficulties 01:03:30 - You volunteer for an organization called women's money matters. Wow, what a great organization 01:06:10 - Michelle, I was honored to have you on my podcast today 01:07:50 - All right, everyone. Carry on.

Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education https://www.afcpe.org/

University of Utah Health https://healthcare.utah.edu/

Women's Money Matters https://www.womensmoneymatters.org/

#Podcast #Resilience #FinancialFreedom #Empowerment #BrainAneurysm #PersonalGrowth #LimitlessLife

Keywords: podcast, resilience, financial freedom, empowerment, brain aneurysm, personal growth, limitless life