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Life throws us curve balls every day but it's how we deal with it that matters. Join Sarah for discussions on how to Enrich Your S.OU.L.® and manage stress. As a corporate stress management and fitness consultant, she teaches her clients to have a work/life balance as well as find fun self-care SOULutions to improve their health & fitness performance. In addition, Sarah brings on special guests that are experts in their field. They will share their stories, stressors, and how they help their clientele with their products and services. Learn more at https://www.livewellenhanceyou.com/podcast

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January 2, 202618 min

224. Reset Your Nervous System for 2026: Lead With Presence, Not Pressure

The New Year often arrives with pressure. Pressure to set goals fast, move fast, shift fast, and become someone new overnight. Your nervous system does not run on pressure, it runs on presence.In this soul centered episode, Sarah guides you through a gentle reset for the start of 2026. Instead of rushing into strategy or forcing clarity, she invites you to slow your pace, return to your breath, and honor the transition space your body is still processing.January is not meant to be a sprint, it is an integration period. The brain needs time to catch up and the emotional body needs space to settle. The nervous system needs rhythms that support clarity instead of overstimulation.Inside this episode, Sarah breaks down 3 common New Year stress patterns and shares 4 simple resets that help you regulate your energy, calm your mind, and make aligned choices in 2026. You will also receive journal prompts designed to support emotional digestion and deepen your self connection.This year, let your nervous system lead the way.⏰ Episode Timestamps[00:00] A grounding moment to begin Sarah opens with breath and body awareness to help you drop in.[01:00] January’s illusion Why the first week of the year rarely brings the clarity people expect.[03:00] Overstimulated beginnings Full inboxes, disrupted routines, emotional spillover, and unrealistic expectations.[04:00] Your nervous system sets the tone for your year Regulation determines whether you lead from fear or clarity.[07:00] 3 stress patterns that show up every January The overplanner, the over committer, and the overachiever.[09:00] Your permission to slow down Why compassionate pacing is the foundation of sustainable growth.[10:00] The 4 Nervous System Resets for 2026 Simple, daily practices that anchor the mind and soften overwhelm.[12:30] Gentle journal prompts for the year ahead A supportive way to release pressure and reconnect with yourself.[14:00] The year of the regulated leader The leaders who pause, breathe, recalibrate, and respond with intention will thrive.🌿 Key Takeaways• Your nervous system sets the tone for your year • Stress patterns are predictable and shiftable • Slow growth is sustainable growth • Regulation improves leadership, communication, and creativity • One aligned intention supports more progress than ten scattered goals • Presence is your most powerful productivity toolThank you for giving yourself space to reset, breathe, and step into this year with intention. Your nervous system is guiding you every day. When you listen to it, you show up with more clarity, more compassion, and more confidence.💖 Connect with SarahInstagram: @SarahAlysseCoachingGrab your free guide to stress-free living: Mini-Course Share your favorite takeaway using #StressFreeSOULutionsRemember to speak well and be kind to yourself on this self love journey.

December 31, 2025Episode 22340 min

223. Slay Your Season: Productivity, Energy, and Mompreneur Mastery with Sandi Glandt

If you are heading into 2026 feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or unsure how to balance motherhood and business, this episode will speak straight to your soul. High performance productivity coach Sandi Glandt joins Sarah to break down practical strategies for reclaiming your time, your energy, and your confidence as a mompreneur.Sandi has coached thousands of women using her powerful S3 Framework: Systems. Strategy. Support.In this conversation, she shares the routines, mindset shifts, and seasonal awareness that help busy moms stop drowning in busyness and start showing up with clarity. From honoring your current season, to building your golden morning hour, simplifying your goals, to creating space in your schedule, Sandi delivers tactical coaching with warmth, humor, and heart.This episode is your permission slip to stop trying to do everything and finally do what matters most.⏰ Episode Timestamps[00:00] Meet Sandi Glandt Her mission, her S3 system, and how she helps overwhelmed women reclaim time and energy.[01:30] Honoring your season The best advice Sandi ever received from her 96 year old grandmother and why it is the anchor for every mompreneur.[03:00] Business season vs family season How to know which area needs more of you and how to stop judging yourself for it.[04:00] The constant that keeps her grounded Fitness as mental therapy, morning and evening routines, and the importance of sleep.[05:30] Moms who work late after bedtime How to shift from reactive to proactive using the Golden Hour and Sandi’s wake up strategy.[08:00] Big Money Moves How to stop drowning in a 20 item to do list and start making aligned decisions that move the needle.[10:00] Slay Your Day vs Slay Your Way The shift from Sandi’s first book to her new book and why customizable strategies matter for every woman’s lifestyle.[11:00] Recipes for real mom life Healthy, under 30 minute, easy cleanup meals that support energy, focus, and family connection.[13:00] Systems, Strategy, Support Why systems save time, why women resist them at first, and how support networks transform everything.[18:00] Going back to the basics How coloring, puzzles, baking, crafting, and nature time allow moms to reconnect with their kids and unplug.[22:00] Lessons from the women who raised her What Sandi learned from her mother and grandmother about systems, survival mode, and thriving.[23:30] The biggest myth about being a good mom Sandi’s bold belief that you really can have it all when you know how to create alignment.[26:00] The 2026 Permission Slip Look inward before you say yes. Slow down before you commit. Align before you schedule.[28:00] The high impact system every woman needs for 2026 Build space. Add breathing room. Stop running back to back.[30:00] Lightning RoundSystems, morning rituals, boundaries, delegation vs automation, self care, and 2026 soundtrack.[36:00] How stress has saved her life Why pressure creates diamonds and how healthy stress keeps her hungry, grateful, and grounded.[37:00] Connect with Sandi Books, pre orders, free Big Money Moves training, and where to follow.🌿 Key Takeaways in Sandi’s Signature Style• Honor your season. Life moves in cycles and each one requires a different version of you. • Build your Golden Hour. Make mornings your sanctuary from reactive living. • Choose Big Money Moves. Three aligned actions will always outperform 20 scattered ones. • Systems equal time. Time equals freedom. Freedom equals joy. • Support is not optional. Your circle determines your energy, clarity, and creativity. • Build space into your days. Space is where calm returns and burnout dissolves. • Go back to the basics. Put down the phone. Pick up presence. • You can have it all when you stop living on autopilot and start living in alignment.💖 Connect with SandiInstagram: @SandiGlandt Website: SandiGlandt.com Grab her Big Money Moves free training See updates on her upcoming book and events.

December 24, 2025Episode 22223 min

222. Why Some CEOs Rise Under Stress and Others Collapse

Stress does not destroy CEOs. The inability to manage it does.The numbers prove it. More than 90 percent of CEOs report burnout and over one third admit that stress directly leads to poor decisions. Only a small percentage rise stronger under pressure while others collapse under the weight of their choices.In this episode, Sarah explores why stress turns some CEOs into grounded, ethical visionaries while others spiral into burnout, corruption, or collapse. Stress is never just a feeling, in fact it’s often a crossroads. It’s the moment where identity, nervous system regulation, and leadership skills collide.Sarah breaks down the two sides of stress. The side that sharpens intuition, strengthens values, and creates clarity. While other side distorts judgment, feeds ego, and erodes ethics.You will hear real examples of CEOs who rose with resilience and self awareness and others who lost the ability to lead in healthy ways. This episode is direct, educational, reflective, and infused with Sarah’s signature heart centered tone. It is a call to slow down, reconnect, and examine your own relationship with stress before it rewires your decisions.⏰ Episode Timestamps[01:00] Two roads of stress The path that builds emotional intelligence or the path that fractures leadership.[02:00] What stress does inside the brain Cortisol overload, ethical decline, reactive thinking, sleep deprivation.[02:30] Leadership statistics that matter Burnout rates, decision making impairment, and what stress means for CEOs.[05:00] Gut health and intuition Why your microbiome impacts your ability to lead, think clearly, and regulate stress.[06:00] Why high performers ignore stress signals Burnout culture has normalized the extreme.[08:00] CEOs who rise and collapse under stress🌟 CEOs Who Rise Under StressArianna Huffington - collapsed from exhaustion, then rebuilt her boundaries and launched Thrive Global.Howard Schultz - Used reflection walks and quiet mornings to process pressure with intention.Whitney Wolfe Herd - Transformed burnout and harassment into a mission to build safer digital spaces.These leaders learned to pause, self regulate, reflect, and choose aligned action.🔥 CEOs Who Collapse Under StressElizabeth Holmes - Pressure plus ego plus distortion of reality led to unethical decisions.Travis Kalanick - Unchecked stress fueled impulsive choices and a harmful company culture.Adam Neumann - Vision without grounding spiraled into erratic leadership and collapse.Sarah highlights these examples not to shame but to illuminate what happens when stress becomes the driver instead of the signal.🌱 Patterns of CollapseSarah identifies the repeating behaviors seen in leaders who lose their grounding: • Chronic sleep deprivation • Hyper independence • Identity tied completely to the company • Emotional reactivity • Fear based urgency • Lack of accountabilityThese patterns show up gradually and often go unnoticed until crisis hits.🌿 Patterns of Healthy Leadership Under StressLeaders who rise under pressure demonstrate: • Open communication • Nervous system awareness • Collaboration • Intentional boundaries • Humility • Self reflectionThese qualities protect both the leader and the organization.Stress influences how you speak, think, decide, and show up. It impacts your home, your work, your relationships, and your sense of self. The goal is not to eliminate stress but to understand it. To meet it with awareness and to use it as information, not identity.💖 Connect with SarahInstagram: @SarahAlysseCoachingGrab your free guide to stress-free living: Mini-Course Share your favorite takeaway using #StressFreeSOULutions

December 17, 2025Episode 22139 min

221. Reinventing Your Life and Leadership with Briana Dai

What does it truly mean to reinvent your life and leadership after unimaginable adversity? In this deeply inspiring episode, Sarah sits down with Briana Dai, a powerhouse creative turned executive leader, whose story embodies resilience, reinvention, purpose, and divine redirection. Briana shares her extraordinary evolution: from celebrity makeup artist in LA to founder of thriving women’s communities, to her current role as VP of Digital Innovation at the world’s largest women’s entrepreneur network, eWomen Network.Her reinvention took a dramatic turn when she survived a near-death experience, flatlined for 45 minutes, suffered seven seizures, and woke up with no memory. Briana was forced to relearn how to walk, talk, write, and rebuild her identity from the ground up.This conversation is rich with insights on healing, motherhood, business, creative expression, intuitive leadership, trauma recovery, and the spiritual courage required to step into the next version of yourself.If you’re navigating a transition, big or small, this episode will remind you that your calling will always rise again inside you.⏰ Timestamps[03:00] Working with major brands and realizing most creatives lack business systems.[04:00] Launching her first business and discovering her entrepreneurial instinct.[05:00] A painful business breakup and the cost of misaligned values.[06:00] Building Beauty Boss Network — unknowingly modeling eWomen Network.[08:00] “Your calling won’t quit you.” The spiritual lesson that shaped her purpose.[09:00] April 11, 2024: cardiac arrest, seven seizures, and 45 minutes without a heartbeat — the moment that reinvented everything.[16:00] Her soul-building healing cocktail: journaling, stem cells, oxygen therapy, cognitive rehab, emotional energy work.[20:00] The lesson of focus: how God protected her from fear by limiting her awareness.[24:00] The “rubber ball vs. crystal ball” metaphor that every woman and mother needs.[27:00] Mom guilt, independent play, and giving yourself permission to show up imperfectly.[29:00] Lightning round: mindset rituals, breathwork, branding trends, comeback songs, and leadership traits.[32:00] A new digital era for eWomen Network: AI, access, innovation, and global expansion.[35:00] Closing reflection: how stress invites us into reinvention and soul alignment.🌱 Key TakeawaysReinvention begins the moment you say yes to what your soul already knows.Trauma does not end your story, it rewrites it with deeper purpose.Your calling keeps returning until you acknowledge it.Motherhood requires choosing the “crystal balls” and letting the rubber ones bounce.Stress is a signal from your soul that something beautiful is shifting.🔗 Connect with Briana DaiInstagram: @BrianaDaiWebsite: eWomen NetworkConnect for branding, motherhood, leadership, and digital innovation insights.💖 Connect with Sarah AlysseInstagram: @SarahAlysseCoaching Share your takeaways using #StressFreeSOULutions

December 10, 2025Episode 22015 min

220. PLAY Your Way Into Presence: How Pause, Listen, Accept, and ‘Yes, And’ Transform Your Life

If life has felt chaotic, rushed, or overwhelming, this episode is your breathing room.Your reset.Your permission slip to stop performing and start playing again.In this solo episode, Sarah reveals how PLAY is one of the fastest and most joyful pathways back to presence. This is especially true for driven women, entrepreneurs, high achievers, and moms who feel pulled in many directions.Drawing from her background in improv, wellness coaching, performance, and motherhood, Sarah breaks down her P L A Y Method:P. Pause L. Listen and Lean In A. Accept and Adapt Y. ‘Yes, And’This episode blends storytelling, humor, soulful reflection, and practical tools. Sarah shows that presence is not created through perfection. Presence is created through curiosity and play.Through stories about her Chicago music residency, launching her wellness event, performing her original wedding song, and rediscovering imagination from childhood, Sarah brings you back to who you were before stress and expectations piled up.⏰ Timestamps. Your Guided Journey Into Presence[00:00] Why PLAY is the secret to presence Life moves fast. Presence requires a shift in energy, not perfection.P. Pause[02:00] The power of the pause Pausing is one of the greatest tools for leadership, emotional regulation, and connection.[03:00] How pausing changed Sarah's creative path One intentional pause opened the door to her first Chicago music residency.L. Listen and Lean In[05:00] Listening is a superpower Her first wellness event was born from listening, not strategy.[06:00] In improv and in life. If you stop listening, the scene falls apart Listening builds trust, clarity, and momentum.A. Accept and Adapt[08:00] Accepting help is a form of leadership How opening up on her wedding day softened the whole experience.[09:00] Performing her original wedding song Accepting support made space for one of her most meaningful memories.[10:00] Adaptability brings you back to presence When life shifts, pressure does not serve you. Adaptation does.Y. ‘Yes, And’[10:30] The improv rule that transforms everyday life Yes And invites possibility, creativity, and connection.[11:00] Rediscovering imagination What Sarah learned from childhood play and how adults can reclaim that magic.[12:00] Yes And as a lifestyle It expands relationships, communication, creativity, and self trust.[12:30] Final reflection. Presence comes from curiosity, not control A reminder that you can return to your breath and your body at any moment.[12:45] A loving nudge to PLAY more Joy is productive. Joy is grounding. Joy is medicine.🌱 Key TakeawaysPresence grows when you choose play instead of pressurePausing is a powerful nervous system resetListening strengthens communication and emotional awarenessAccepting and adapting creates steadiness in stressful momentsYes And transforms your mindset and your relationshipsPlay is one of the most effective leadership skillsImprov tools build emotional intelligence and resilience💖 Connect with SarahInstagram: @SarahAlysseCoachingGrab your free guide to stress-free living: Mini-Course Share your favorite takeaway using #StressFreeSOULutions

December 3, 2025Episode 21937 min

219. What’s Really in Your Tampon Products? with Jen Eden

Most people assume tampon products are safe but what if the ingredients inside mainstream period care are actually contributing to pain, inflammation, fertility struggles, and long-term health issues?In this eye-opening conversation, Jennifer Eden, CEO and co-founder of Tampon Tribe, reveals the truth about what’s hiding in many conventional tampons and pads including: titanium dioxide, aluminum, plastics, fragrances, and other toxins not required to be disclosed on U.S. packaging.After her own debilitating period pain disappeared when she switched to certified organic, plastic-free, metal-free cotton, Jen became determined to build a brand with real transparency, real sustainability, and real results. Today, Tampon Tribe stands as a leader in toxin-free feminine care all while growing an average of 623% per year.This episode uncovers exactly what’s wrong with traditional tampon products, what to look for, and why clean period care matters for every body.⏰ Timestamp Highlights[03:00] The birth of Tampon Tribe: toxin-free, plastic-free, and certified organic.[04:00] Why they refuse to compromise on ingredients, even if it slows scaling.[06:00] Customer breakthroughs: fertility improvements, shorter cycles, reduced pain.[08:00] The shocking truth: some tampon products contain chemicals designed to increase bleeding.[10:00] Why U.S. law doesn’t require ingredient disclosure on tampons or pads.[12:00] GOTS + ICEA certification: what it means and why it matters.[15:00] A viral Berkeley study that exposed carcinogens in period products.[17:00] How being authentic online skyrockets connection and trust.[20:00] Jen’s news anchor background and how it shaped her communication.[24:00] The business mistake that forced her to slow down and reset.[27:00] Lightning round: myths, banned ingredients, sustainability, and more.[29:00] Stress as a wake-up call and how it led Jen back to herself.[33:00] Final reflection: protecting your peace, your health, and your energy.🌱 Key TakeawaysMany tampon products contain toxic chemicals that do not have to be listed on U.S. labelsOrganic cotton can drastically reduce period pain and inflammationSustainability and performance can go hand-in-handClean period care supports hormones, fertility, and long-term healthCertifications like GOTS and ICEA ensure true transparencyStress isn’t the enemy; it’s a signal to recalibrate🔗 Connect with Jennifer EdenWebsite: TamponTribe.com Instagram & TikTok: @TamponTribe | Jen replies to customer questions personally! 💖 Connect with Sarah AlysseInstagram: @SarahAlysseCoaching Share your takeaways using #StressFreeSOULutionsAnd always remember: speak well and be kind to yourself on this self-love journey.

November 26, 2025Episode 21834 min

218. Work Less, Earn More: The Strategy Sprints Method with Simon Severino

Ever wonder how the most successful entrepreneurs grow rapidly without burning out? In this high-energy, deeply practical conversation, Sarah Alysse sits down with Simon Severino, creator of the Strategy Sprints Method, triathlete, Forbes contributor, TEDx speaker, and advisor who has helped generate over 2 billion in additional sales for his clients.Simon breaks down the exact systems and habits that allow founders to work less, earn more, and scale sustainably. From his famous Circle Think method to the power of daily introductions to the mindset that transforms overwhelm into clarity, this episode is pure gold for entrepreneurs, creatives, CEOs, and anyone ready to simplify their workflow and skyrocket results.Whether you want to reclaim 14 hours a week, double your revenue in 90 days, or simply get out of your own way, this conversation gives you the strategy and soul you need to elevate your business.⏰ Timestamps [03:40] Simon’s daily four high-leverage tasks [05:00] Why introductions are a top client-generating tool [06:10] Cold outreach: handling rejection like a pro [07:30] Why entrepreneurs resist working on the business [09:30] Inside the 90-Day Strategy Sprint framework [11:00] Is your business running you? Early warning signs [12:00] CEO Thinking Time — Simon's ritual for creativity and clarity [14:00] The habit that will grow your business the fastest [15:00] “I don’t have time” — how Simon reframes time scarcity [16:00] Why top performers wake up early [18:00] The real truth about writing books [20:00] Why perfectionism is the enemy of growth [22:00] Lightning round — habits, books, rituals, productivity [27:00] Parenting, presence, and divine feminine energy [29:00] How stress saved Simon’s life [31:00] How to join Strategy Sprints and connect with Simon🌱 Key TakeawaysOverwhelm comes from doing too much — simplicity creates freedomThe Circle Think method helps you focus on high-impact actionsIntroductions compound faster than any marketing channelCEO Thinking Time unlocks your next level of growthScaling doesn’t require more hours, it requires better systemsStress is often a sign of growth and responsibility, not failure🔗 Connect with SimonWebsite: StrategySprints.com- Free community trial + templates availableInstagram: Strategy Sprints💖 Connect with Sarah AlysseInstagram: SarahAlysseCoachingWebsite: LiveWellEnhanceYou.com

November 19, 2025Episode 21714 min

217. Holiday Stress Reset: 4 Tools to Stay Grounded and Joyful This Season

The holidays can feel magical and completely overwhelming. Between family gatherings, endless shopping, holiday parties, balancing work and motherhood, it’s easy to lose your center.In this solo episode, Sarah Alysse Bobo shares four practical tools to help you reset your mind, manage holiday stress, and reconnect to what truly matters. Through her signature Enrich Your S.O.U.L.® framework, she reveals simple ways to create calm, communicate better, and actually enjoy the season you’ve been waiting for all year.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything for everyone else and losing yourself in the process, this is your permission slip to pause, breathe, and find joy again.🌱 Key TakeawaysCreate a Sanctuary Space. Surround yourself with items that spark calm: music, art, lights, or scents.Redefine Expectations. You can build new traditions that align with your values, not pressure.Communicate Clearly. Express your needs and limits with family to reduce tension and increase connection.Unplug Intentionally. Step away from Black Friday hype and digital noise.Keep Learning. Reflect on what brings you joy and carry those lessons into the new year.✨ Try This Week💖 Take 10 minutes in your sanctuary space and ask: • What expectations can I release? • How do I want to feel this holiday season? • What’s one boundary that will protect my peace?🔗 Connect with Sarah Alysse✨ Instagram: @SarahAlysseCoaching 🌐 Website: LiveWellEnhanceYou.com 🎧 Listen & subscribe to Stress Free SOULutions for weekly tools on stress management, creativity, and mindful living.

November 12, 2025Episode 21632 min

216. Redefining Business Through Inclusive Food Innovation with Angelica Ford

What if changing the world started with something as simple as what we eat and who we hire?In this inspiring episode of Stress Free SOULutions, Sarah Alysse sits down with Angelica Ford, founder of Fueled by AF, a purpose-driven food brand that’s redefining inclusivity, wellness, and entrepreneurship. What began as a passion for fitness and protein packed snacks has evolved into a movement that empowers individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment and innovative, clean eating.Angelica shares her journey from personal health struggles to building a brand rooted in community, purpose, and resilience. She opens up about balancing business growth with hormone challenges, learning to lead with appreciation, and showing up with authenticity even when it’s hard.This conversation is a reminder that purpose-driven business isn’t just about products, it’s about people.✨ What You’ll Learn• How Fueled by AF turned a kitchen experiment into a thriving, inclusive food brand • The power of creating job opportunities for individuals with disabilities • How health challenges shaped Angelica’s leadership and mindset • Why leading with appreciation creates stronger teams and communities • The connection between food, wellness, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship⏱ Episode Highlights 02:00 Finding purpose through personal health struggles 04:00 Turning fitness passion into an inclusive food business 07:00 Managing hormone health and entrepreneurship 10:00 How Fueled by AF supports individuals with disabilities 15:00 Leading with appreciation and intention 20:00 The power of consistent action and gratitude 24:00 The future of Fueled by AF and new product innovations 28:00 How purpose fuels resilience and stress free successConnect with Angelica Ford ✨ Shop and learn more: fueledbyafsnacks.com ✨ Follow on Instagram: @fueledbyaf ✨ Support the mission by leaving a 5-star review on Amazon🎧 Press play to discover how purpose, wellness, and inclusivity can reshape the way we build and lead in business.

November 5, 2025Episode 21513 min

215. The Hidden Cost of Doing Everything Alone

Have you ever carried so much on your own that it quietly drained the joy from your life? In this episode, Sarah Alysse reflects on her wedding day: the music, collaboration, and community that made it magical. The lesson did not appear in the choreography or the musical setlist, but it appeared in the moment she accepted help.From partner dancing to performing an original song with a full band, Sarah opens up about how receiving support created memories she never could have built alone. What she found out was that refusing help can slowly fracture our energy, creativity, and connection.This episode invites you to pause and ask: what beautiful moment might you be blocking by insisting on doing everything yourself?What You Will Hear• A wedding memory that sparked a powerful realization • What happens when you stop trying to perform every role • The emotional weight of refusing help • The creative expansion that happens through collaboration • Why accepting support reduces stress and strengthens confidenceShare one time you accepted help and it changed everything.Send your story to Sarah on InstagramConnectWebsite: Live Well Enhance YouInstagram: @sarahalyssecoaching