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  • Ep. 36 | Self Transformation : Becoming The Best Version of Yourself in One Year or Less
    Dec 27 2024

    If you're ready to step into the best version of yourself, focus on self-improvement, and embrace transformation, this episode is for you. In the final episode of Season 1, we discuss a practical blueprint for growth, covering everything from setting empowering goals to creating habits that align with your highest potential.


    We explore how experiences compound over time, shaping our journey of self-discovery. This episode also highlights the value of reflection, self-appreciation, and embracing solitude as tools for transformation. Additionally, we dive into how working with a therapist or life coach can accelerate your growth and why short-term goals often fall short of creating lasting change. This episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you create a life aligned with your vision.


    Time Stamps:

    00:00 - Intro
    00:47 - Manifesting & Transforming Into the Best Version of Ourselves
    01:24 - Acknowledging How Far We’ve Come to Propel to the Next Level
    02:45 - How Experience Compounds Over Time Like the Stock Market
    07:35 - Five Things We Can Do to Become the Best Version of Ourselves
    08:01 - Where Do You Want to Improve This Year?
    08:15 - The Importance of Health & Fitness
    09:20 - Finding Your WHY in Areas You Want to Improve (Examples Included)
    13:15 - Identifying & Committing to Goals That Empower and Transform You
    14:45 - Why Short-Term Goals Don’t Usually “Change” You
    18:39 - The Power of Decision & Commitment to Consistency
    19:40 - Finding a Life Coach or Therapist
    20:15 - How to Get the Most Out of Therapy or Coaching (What to Talk About)
    25:00 - Swapping Netflix for Self-Growth Activities
    27:00 - Episodes for Alignment, Fear Release, & Self-Sabotage
    27:35 - Your Non-Negotiable Morning Routine: Change Your Morning, Change Your Life
    30:30 - The Importance of Being Alone & Reflecting
    33:00 - The Power of Self-Appreciation
    34:15 - The Comeback Is Always Greater Than the Setback
    35:06 - Wrapping Up Season 1 + Preview of What’s Coming in Season 2


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  • Ep.35 | Realigning with Your Most Authentic Self: Uncovering Your Inner Voice
    Dec 14 2024

    In this empowering and thought-provoking episode, we explore the journey back to authenticity. Kristen examines how we lose touch with our true selves, starting from the moments we first adjusted our behaviors to gain acceptance. Through practical tools and strategies, she guides you in uncovering areas of misalignment, embracing your authentic soul, and overcoming the fear of rejection when showing up as your truest self.


    This episode highlights the importance of living with abundance, gratitude, and confidence, free from societal expectations. Kristen also explores the role of AI in creativity, its potential to cause self-doubt, questioning whether our ideas and creations are good enough, and how constant exposure to programming from social media and online messaging can cloud our own thoughts and steer us away from our most authentic voice.


    A powerful conversation designed to help you reconnect with yourself, identify where inauthenticity may show up in your life, and empower you to fully embrace the freedom and fulfillment of living in true alignment.


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  • Ep.34 | How to Stop Procrastinating: Break Patterns, Boost Self-Worth, and Unlock Your Higher Self
    Dec 5 2024

    Are you addicted to the stress of last-minute chaos? Do you find yourself running late time and time again, wondering why you just can’t seem to break the cycle? In this episode, Kristen unpacks the deeply rooted patterns behind procrastination and how they connect to self-worth. Discover practical tools, actionable strategies, and empowering insights to overcome self-sabotaging behaviors and create space for your highest potential. Tune in to explore how to shift from chaos to clarity and reclaim control over your time and energy.

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    00:00 - Intro

    00:46 - How You Can Be A Part of The Podcast

    02:15 - Why Do People Procrastinate

    02:40 - Signals to Universe of Unworthiness

    03:06 - Subconscious Sabotage

    03:29 - Breaking Addiction to Adrenaline

    05:08 - Familiar Chaos - Why Do We Sabotage

    07:10 - How to Do The Things We Are Avoiding

    08:00 - Stepping into our Worthiness

    08:56 - How to Stop Procrastinating

    09:50 - Why We Don’t Go After Our Dreams

    10:40 - Questions to Ask Yourself to Gain Your Power Back & To Stop Procrastination

    11:50 - Unsubscribing from Procrastination

    12:35 - How to Do Things You Don’t Want to Do


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    14 m
  • Ep. 33 | Staying Grounded During The Holiday Seasons & How To Get Ahead
    Nov 28 2024

    In this episode, we explore how to stay intentional, grounded in self, and focused during the holiday season and all the distractions and triggers that may be coming our way.


    Kristen shares strategies for staying aligned with your goals amidst disrupted routines, whether you're traveling, managing holiday stress, or facing emotional triggers during family gatherings.


    We’ll also dive into empowering concepts like "Separation Season" and "The Cycles of Growth", inspired by Tony Robbins and Ed Mylett, to help you gain momentum and step confidently into 2025. We are diving deep into our awareness of what the seasons of life have to offer us and how we can take full advantage of each season that we are in.


    A value-packed discussion on staying grounded, aligned, focused, and prepared for the seasons ahead.


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    Time Stamps:


    0:00 - Intro

    00:49 - updates for you

    2:15 - perfection mentality & being in the ego

    4:19 - how you can contribute & be a part of future episodes to come

    6:06 - navigating disruptions in our routines & the emotions that come with the seasons

    8:20 - getting ahead before the new year

    8:43 - recognizing the cycles in life & business

    10:45 - the four different seasons and cycles of life and business that we all inevitably experience

    16:06 - the one thing that life will always guarantee

    16:48 - understanding when your breakthrough is going to happen

    19:09 - identifying which cycle you are currently in

    21:12 - adversity being the catalyst to our biggest moments

    22:32 - greatness waiting to be born. beautiful things being born in the breakdown.

    24:50 - when others slow down how can you get ahead

    25:18 - separation season & the winter arc

    27:36 - holidays not holi-months

    28:00 - how to prevent yourself from slipping into old patterns & the mindset of making progress now

    29:00 - advice to our younger selves

    29:35 - time is of the essence - power of starting now

    32:05 - four ways to get ahead before the end of the year & exactly how to become your best self

    35:38 - how to regulate your nervous system during the holidays & to be handle emotional triggers

    36:35 - grounding yourself and staying in alignment with who you are becoming

    37:24 - how to not be reactive

    38:30 - how to set healthy boundaries

    39:40 - how to be more intentional

    40:38 - how to be grateful for hard times

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    42 m
  • Ep.32 | Cultivating Empathy & Finding Unity During Division
    Nov 8 2024

    In today’s episode, Kristen dives into the pressing issues shaping our world and the deep divisions that arise from clashing beliefs and opinions. This thought-provoking conversation explores how we can reclaim our personal power and contribute meaningfully to a world in need of understanding, unity, and compassion.

    Kristen shares practical tools and actionable steps to uncover your "superpowers"—those unique abilities that can make a real impact on the world around you. She offers fresh perspectives on how to approach empathy, especially toward those whose views or actions may feel hurtful or incomprehensible. Through these methods, you'll learn how to stay grounded in your values while fostering connection and peace, even in challenging situations.

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    33 m
  • Ep.31 | Overcoming Adversity: Redefining Success + Navigating Trauma & Tough Times In Your Relationship with Megan Sluyters
    Oct 31 2024
    In this powerful and deeply moving episode, we sit down with Megan Sluyters for an honest, raw, and vulnerable conversation on facing life’s most unexpected challenges. Megan opens up about her journey through trauma, the complexities of mental health, and the resilience needed to overcome adversity. Join us as we dive into the realization that sometimes the dream career you’ve worked tirelessly to achieve might no longer align with your soul. Discover how Megan navigated the difficult path of career reinvention, learned to embrace spontaneity, and how saying "yes" to new opportunities without experience helped transform her life. We discuss creating true friendships in a digital world, strengthening your relationship with your partner, and the art of finding common ground in relationships—especially when faced with life’s toughest moments. Megan’s story is one of courage, trust, and an unwavering belief in the power of perseverance. Her journey from the depths of mental struggle to the triumph of entrepreneurship with her partner will leave you inspired and eager to listen. Whether you’re facing a career crossroads, relationship challenges, or searching for a change, Megan’s insights resonate deeply and light a spark within. Tune in to explore resilience, vulnerability, and the magic of saying yes to life’s wild ride. -- TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:23 - The Power of Creating Real Relationships In Social Media 05:03 - Who is Megan Sluyders 06:01 - Realizing The Dream Job Wasn’t The Dream Job Anymore 09:02 - Realizing the Limitations In Corporate America 11:05 - Courage To Have The Conversation with Family & Loved Ones When Changing Your Career 13:01 - Advice to Anyone Who Is Teetering in Changing Careers 13:33 - How to Build Your Self Belief 17:01 - When Life Gives You A Curveball - Takes You To The High of Highs & Then To The Pits of Sorrow 18:58 - Realizing Your Own Mental Health isnt the best 20:01 - When Trauma & Mental Health Pulls Partners Apart 21:45 - Overcoming Stigmas Against Talking To Professionals 23:38 - Spontaneous Decisions That Can Change Your Life 24:00 - The Byproduct of Choosing To Do The Hard Things 29:08 - Navigating Residual Trauma 29:33 - Benefits of Going Through Tragedy 31:30 - Advice for Anyone Going Through A Tough Time 33:26 - Advice for Couples Navigating Hard Times Together 35:00 - Putting Ego Aside To Get Through Tough Times As A Couple 36:19 - Benefits & Advice to Couples Starting A Business Together 38:18 - Being Open & Saying Yes To Business Opportunities 40:00 - The Results of Persevering, Believing In Yourself, & Trusting The Process 42:44 - Building Confidence in Your Relationship 44:17 - The Best Hack for Success 46:17 - Surrounding Yourself With Positivity & Goodness -- ☑️ Follow: Help support our show, & get a healthy hit of dopamine by hitting that follow button to stay updated on our weekly episodes. - 📸 Connect on Social Media: Follow us on IG & Threads for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and community engagement. Dopamine Pursuit on IG Kristen Slonicki on IG Megan Sluyters on IG - ✍🏼 Leave a Review: Your positive feedback not only fuels our motivation but also has the power to inspire others—consider sharing your uplifting experience through a quick review to help our community grow! - 💌 Sign Up For Our Mailing List: Join our mailing list for exclusive content, insider updates, and personalized insights & tools that will elevate your journey towards success and fulfillment. Mailing List Here - 📚Check Out Our Book Catalog: Explore our curated collection of favorites, featuring a handpicked selection of books that perfectly align with the captivating themes of your favorite podcast. Check Out The Book List Here - About the Podcast Serial Entrepreneur and Podcast host Kristen Slonicki guides us on a journey to leveling up in life and leadership. Through her insights and guests we learn how to hack our dopamine receptors to pursue healthy hits of dopamine through pursuing excellence.
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    48 m
  • Ep.30 | Raising Awareness & Emotional Regulation: How to Better Navigate Through Times of Stress, Fear, & Uncertainty
    Oct 24 2024
    In this deeply transformative episode, we explore one of the most pressing yet often overlooked aspects of modern life: how society conditions us to live in fear. From the subtle influences of media manipulation driving political agendas to the pervasive fear-mongering spread by social media influencers and even everyday community members, we dive into how these forces shape our thoughts and actions. This episode is raising our collective awareness by dissecting the psychology behind fear, stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. Guiding us through this exploration, Kristen is offering profound insights into the common root causes of our emotional responses, many of which can stem from unhealed wounds of our inner child. We will uncover the significant toll chronic stress and anxiety takes on our mental and physical health, shortening our lifespan and compromising our well-being. Beyond the discussion, this episode equips you with powerful tools for emotional regulation and mindfulness. Kristen provides actionable strategies to help you navigate these turbulent emotions with clarity, calm, and resilience. This is a must listen episode for anyone who has felt like they have no control in times of great uncertainity, we are looking within and finding where we do indeed have control, & in fact where we each have the power to inspire change & create massive positive impact not only within, but for the people and world around us. -- Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - Discussing A Less Common Perspective Towards Navigating Stress, Fear, & Anxiety 02:44 - Validation in Fear 04:19 - Recognizing the influences of fear & how society conditions us towards fear 05:15 - Actions You Can Take To Be More Aware of Influences & To Not Get Sucked Into Fear Mongering 06:48 - Our Greatest Strengths in Times of Uncertainty 07:10 - Inspiring Change - How What You Do & Share Matters 08:22 - The Narrative To Feed Into That Will Create A More Positive World & Potentially A More Positive Outcome 09:31 - The Challenge In Cultivating Positivity with our Current Society Systems 09:41 - Awareness to News Channels Political Agendas 12:36 - Why The Media Would Push Fear - Awareness to Intentions 15:51 - Deciphering When To Take Media Warnings Seriously 17:15 - Why Not Having Awareness On Top Of Dramatic Language From The Media Can Create Even More Danger 19:35 - The Different Ways We Currently Cope With Fear 20:11 - Improving Our Responses To Fear + The Power of Social Media & “Influencers” during times of Fear 21:09 - The Numbers - News Channel vs Influencers Viewership + Influence 23:15 - Why Your Voice & Emotional Regulation Matters 23:46 - Breaking Down The Feelings of Fear, Anxiety, & Uncertainty. Where These Feelings Stem From - Looking at These Feelings From A Lens of Love 25:06 - Validating & Healing Your Inner Child In Order To Act From A Place of Emotional Regulation 27:09 - Preconceived Grieving & How Our Mindset Effects The Longevity Our Lives 27:46 - How Stress Is Detrimental To Our Health 29:00 - Fostering Resilience 30:00 - Creating A Healthier Nervous System 31:10 - Tangibles For Better Emotional Regulation -- ☑️ Follow: Help support our show, & get a healthy hit of dopamine by hitting that follow button to stay updated on our weekly episodes. - 📸 Connect on Social Media: Follow us on IG & Threads for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and community engagement. Dopamine Pursuit on IG Kristen Slonicki on IG - ✍🏼 Leave a Review: Your positive feedback not only fuels our motivation but also has the power to inspire others—consider sharing your uplifting experience through a quick review to help our community grow! - 💌 Sign Up For Our Mailing List: Join our mailing list for exclusive content, insider updates, and personalized insights & tools that will elevate your journey towards success and fulfillment. Mailing List Here - 📚Check Out Our Book Catalog: Explore our curated collection of favorites, featuring a handpicked selection of books that perfectly align with the captivating themes of your favorite podcast. Check Out The Book List Here - About the Podcast Serial Entrepreneur and Podcast host Kristen Slonicki guides us on a journey to leveling up in life and leadership. Through her insights and guests we learn how to hack our dopamine receptors to pursue healthy hits of dopamine through pursuing excellence.
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    38 m
  • Ep.29 | Unplug to Uplevel: Showing Up Like The CEO That You Are
    Oct 17 2024

    In this episode, host Kristen Slonicki explores the power of taking purposeful breaks to recharge and realign, so you can show up fully and provide maximum value. We’ll discuss how knowing when to pause is essential to maintaining your energy, clarity, and focus. Kristen shares insights on why stepping back isn’t about slowing down—it’s about ensuring you’re in the best position to deliver your highest impact.

    You are the CEO of your life, and in this episode we are diving into the key traits needed to embody the CEO mindset, and how strategic rest allows you to stay in control, aligned with your purpose, and ready to show up as your best self.

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    22 m