Positive Solutions 4 Life-Transforming Your Mind & Body from the Inside Out

Are You Playing D.E.A.D.?

Are you playing D.E.A.D.? Or are you A.L.I.V.E?
D.E.A.D. is an acronym for ‘Drop Everything And Do”.
In this episode, Peggy shares 6 negative consequences that dropping everything to do for others can have on you and those you are trying to help.
She also shares 5 ways you can be more A.L.I.V.E., which stands for 'Actively Live in Vital Energy', including prioritizing self-care and rest, setting clear boundaries, engaging in activities that bring joy and fulfillment, nourishing your body, and cultivating a positive mindset.
 
Connect with Peggy Meyer here:
Website & Blog: https://positivesolutions4life.com/
Get a copy of the book, The Strength to Shift: http://bit.ly/3ZRh8xF
 

Everyday is a Spa Day with Jennifer Olley

After being diagnosed with an acute auto immune illness that left her body unable to create energy to do any daily activities, Jennifer Olley was left to find a way to heal herself as the medical community said there was no cure. Starting with a book from a Wales physician, she changed her diet, then quickly realized the key to wellness is through regulating the nervous system.
In this episode, Jennifer explains how our bodies know how to heal itself and we all need to take self care seriously as it is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Everyday is a spa day, was her mantra that got her through healing herself. We need to regulate our nervous system so our immune system can turn on and the body can heal itself.
Examples of ways to regulate the nervous system mentioned in this episode:
Qi Gong
Meditation
Laying Still
Breathwork
Box Breathing
Wim Hof app or other breathwork apps
Cold Immersion
 
Jennifer uses the analogy of a traffic light to ask yourself, What does my Heart, Mind and Body say about this? Red is stop, Green is go. All areas need to work together. Listen to them.
 
Jennifer Olley is a clinical social worker with 25 years of experience, specializing in supporting individuals with traumatic histories, including those in psychiatric and spiritual crisis. She owns and operates Self-Integrated: Aligning Your Body, Mind, and Spirit, offering a holistic integrative approach by recognizing that true alignment requires balance across all aspects of the self.
Connect with Jennifer Olley here:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553132745963 https://www.wimhofmethod.com/instructors/jennifer-olley-1 https://inspiritremedies.com/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jennifer-olley-tacoma-wa/876975
 
Connect with Peggy Meyer here:
Website & Blog: https://positivesolutions4life.com/
Get a copy of the book, The Strength to Shift: http://bit.ly/3ZRh8xF

The Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford--Book Summary

In this episode, Peggy gives a summary of the book, The Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford.
In it, Debbie explains how, consciously or unconsciously, we hide and deny our dark sides, rejecting these aspects of our true natures rather than giving ourselves the freedom to live authentically. She shows that it is possible to acknowledge and accept our so-called weaknesses, which may prove to be important, hidden strengths so that we can reclaim our wholeness, power, creativity, brilliance and dreams.
Peggy summarizes what our dark side is, what happens when we live in the shadow of ourselves, and how to embrace our dark side in order to learn the valuable lessons they offer.
She shares a few examples and stories from the book to gain clarity about how to view ourselves and embrace our dark side.
 
Connect with Peggy Meyer here:
Website & Blog: https://positivesolutions4life.com/
Get a copy of the book, The Strength to Shift: http://bit.ly/3ZRh8xF
 

Heal Your Heart with Brian Curtis

In this episode, Brian Curtis and Peggy Meyer have a conversation around how our internal state is what really matters, our hearts want connection with others, how we need to quiet our mind to hear and heal our hearts, and that we need to be compassionate with ourselves because we are perfect just the way we are. Listen to get all the great gems!
After years of experience working with other people, Brian quit his job to venture out into the unknown and follow his heart. He has dedicated his life to helping people understand how to heal the heart, by unlocking their heart’s true potential, building meaningful, authentic relationships and living a life of confidence and fulfillment.
Connect with Brian Curtis here:
https://bcurtis.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-curtis-78842358/ https://www.youtube.com/@healingheart333
 
Connect with Peggy Meyer here:
Website & Blog: https://positivesolutions4life.com/
Get a copy of the book, The Strength to Shift: http://bit.ly/3ZRh8xF

FISH! Book Summary

We spend nearly 75% of our day on work related activities—getting ready for work, traveling to work, thinking about work, doing work, and winding down after work. If we spend this much time doing something, we better enjoy it, not dread it. Work needs to energize us, not drain us.
The book, FISH! By Stephan C. Lundin, Harry Paul and John Christensen is the story of the world-famous Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle, WA that first was a video produced by John Christensen and his company, Chart House, to illustrate what happens when you create a work environment that makes work enjoyable and engaging.
Now, in print form FISH! is a parable about one department on floor 3 in a large financial institution that is known as the Toxic Energy Dump who learns 4 lessons from Pike Place Fish Market to find their own deep source of energy, creativity, and passion to create a work environment others want to work in.
In FISH! The authors weave in four lessons to create a great work environment where employees want to come to work, are energized and have fun.
They include:
Choose Your Attitude
Play
Make Their Day
Be Present
 
Connect with Peggy Meyer here:
Website & Blog: https://positivesolutions4life.com/
Get a copy of the book, The Strength to Shift: http://bit.ly/3ZRh8xF
 

The Power of Stories with Natalia Nutting

In this episode, Natalia shares how she helps entrepreneurs and individuals tell better stories in order to engage and connect with their customers and others emotionally by:
Helping people understand the power that stories have had on their lives.
Teaching them her system of extracting stories.
Simplifying stories using her 3-2-1 story telling technique.
System for recording short stories that can be used in any situation.
Assisting in crafting a person's origin story that acts as a metaphor for other people's transformation.
Natalia also describes her version of 'death by PowerPoint' and gives a few suggestions to make your next presentation engaging.
She encourages people to never give up by telling a success story of one of her students who used his origin story to take his coaching business from failing to thriving.
Natalia is known as 'The Storytelling Queen'. She is on a mission to help more entrepreneurs tell better stories so that they can make a bigger impact and more money. She helps speakers deliver a killer keynote speech with a powerful voice and a magnetic stage presence.
 
Connect with Natalia Nutting here:
https://www.natalianutting.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NataliaNuttingStoryteller https://www.instagram.com/natalianutting/
 
Connect with Peggy Meyer here:
Website & Blog: https://positivesolutions4life.com/
 
Get a copy of the book, The Strength to Shift: http://bit.ly/3ZRh8xF

A Time for Thanks & Giving

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone here in the United States.
 
In this episode, Peggy explores what this holiday is traditionally known for--gratitude, connection and reflection, some typical traditions, both old and new, surrounding it and encourages everyone to acknowledge the blessings we have.
 
Typical traditions include family gatherings, lots of food, and reflecting on what we are grateful for. Listen in as Peggy describes some relative new Thanksgiving traditions that may or may not carry on the traditional theme of the holiday.
 
Connect with Peggy Meyer here:
Website & Blog: https://positivesolutions4life.com/
Get a copy of the book, The Strength to Shift: http://bit.ly/3ZRh8xF
 

Living a Radiant Life with Christine Howard

In this episode, Christine Howard shares how she transformed her life from one that was externally driven and out of alignment into a more authentic life focused on grace, ease, joy and flow.
Notable points during the conversation:
Intuition is knocking but are you listening?
Ask your body, 'What are you feeling? What do you need?' Then listen, acknowledge, validate and take inspired action.
Goals are often made based on our conditioning and the expectations of others or our environment, which are external. Internally driven goals are from the heart, soul, and intuition and often bring more joy and energy to you.
"When you pay attention to life. Life pays attention to you."
Importance of a self care routine that is flexible and ebbs and flows with you.
 
Christine is a dynamic leadership-lifestyle mentor, speaker, and author whose visionary energy ignites transformation. A natural leader and catalyst for profound change, she inspires ambitious mid-lifers to break free from the status quo and create a Radiant Reality that aligns with their true essence. Christine is the author of the book, Radiant Achievement.
Connect with Christine Howard here:
https://christinemariehoward.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ChristineMarieHoward/
Instagram.com @christinemariehoward_
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinemariehoward/
https://www.youtube.com/@ChristineMarieHoward
 
Connect with Peggy Meyer here:
Website & Blog: https://positivesolutions4life.com/
Get a copy of the book, The Strength to Shift: http://bit.ly/3ZRh8xF

How to Get Out of a Funk

Have you ever had a day, or maybe even a few days in a row, where you just felt off? Maybe you were tired, sluggish, and unmotivated, like you couldn’t get yourself to do anything—even the things you normally love to do? We've all been there. Whether it's a temporary rut or a recurring slump, feeling stuck in a funk can be frustrating.
In this episode, Peggy shares ways you can break free from a funk and start feeling like yourself again. Getting out of a funk requires a combination of self-awareness, reflection, and taking action. Sleep, food, and exercise are foundational, but so are your routine, the activities you choose to engage in, and the clarity you have about your goals.
You are the expert of you. You know what helps you feel good. So take responsibility, be proactive, and choose to do what’s necessary to feel your best. The next time you catch yourself in a funk, remember: you have the tools to shift your mindset, take care of your body, and get back on track.
 
Connect with Peggy Meyer here:
Website & Blog: https://positivesolutions4life.com/
Get a copy of the book, The Strength to Shift: http://bit.ly/3ZRh8xF

Two Envelopes with Rusty Rosman

Rusty is here to share her book, Two Envelopes--What You Want Your Loved Ones To Know When You Die.
This book is a guide to help individuals navigate the complexities of both the practical and emotional aspects of end-of-life planning that is often not discussed. It is a way to ensure your voice, your wishes are known to guide loved ones after you die.
Rusty offers real-life examples of the difficulties families go through after a loved one has passed. Many of which may not be thought of, but are important, such as passwords to get into a computer or phone, key to safe deposit box or who gets the cup that has been passed on for generations.
It is never too early to start writing down our wishes and start having conversations about the inevitable.
 
Connect with Rusty Rosman here:
http://www.rustyrosman.com/
https://www.facebook.com/rustyrosmanauthor
 
Connect with Peggy Meyer here:
Website & Blog: https://positivesolutions4life.com/
Get a copy of the book, The Strength to Shift: http://bit.ly/3ZRh8xF