Podcast
Let's Start Thriving
Hosted by Julia Torończak · EN
Welcome to the Let's Start Thriving Podcast! I'm your host, Julia Toronczak.
As a life coach and yoga instructor, I empower anxious and ambitious achievers to break through the barriers that are preventing them from reaching their greatest heights.
If you’re ready to:
- overcome your challenges
- let go of what’s holding you back from success
- & become unstoppable
then you’ve come to the right place.
No matter what challenges you've faced, I believe that you are worthy to feel amazing, love yourself unconditionally, excel in your career, and cultivate thriving relationships.
10episodes
Episodes
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17. Julie Dwyer on Somatic Work, Embodiment, Healing, and Mindfulness
May 20, 202400:40:43Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 17 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! Julie Dwyer is a pain scientist, clinician, professor, and mindfulness consultant that is passionate about providing accessible, evidence-based education to improve the mind-body connection. You can connect with her below: https://centreformindfulnessnl.ca IG: @centreformindfulnessnl
Transcribe →16. 5 Lessons Learned in Self-Love Through Growing Up with a Twin Brother who has Down Syndrome
May 13, 202400:31:49Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 16 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’m incredibly passionate about mental health and wellbeing. Having lived with anxiety my whole life and being diagnosed with Complex PTSD, there’s a lot that’s been involved with my own healing journey. Growing up with a twin brother who has Down Syndrome has taught me so much about learning how to love myself throughout this journey, and I hope that they may resonate with you as well. In this episode, I cover the 5 Lessons Learned: The ability to shift your perspective Having patience for yourself Authentically expressing yourself & not worrying about what others think Practicing self-compassion Unconditionally loving others, and especially yourself Additional resources: https://www.beyondthewavesblog.com/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wZhxELv2oMz0TisIVrRg0?si=e4f85693036f4467 Access the How to Tame Your Inner Critic course here: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/how-to-tame-your-inner-critic-course Use the code LETSTHRIVE for 20% off this course (exclusive for this community!) Explore Coaching:https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/privatecoaching
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15. Shilpa Cacho on: Love, Empowering Relationships, Cheating, Divorce, and Attracting Your Soul Husband
May 6, 202401:08:52Tap to summarizeShilpa is a love coach fighting divorce rates by supporting high-achieving women to conquer self-sabotage, fully own their truth, break free from survival mode, and master the interplay of feminine and masculine energies to attract their Soulhusbands and create deeply fulfilling, soul-on-fire, conscious relationships. You can find Shilpa and learn how to work with her below: https://www.instagram.com/shilpacacho/
Transcribe →14. The Power of Acceptance
Apr 29, 202400:29:34Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 14 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! This episode was inspired after I had multiple clients in the same week share their realizations of how powerful acceptance is for embracing where they are in their journeys. Oftentimes acceptance can be overlooked when it comes to finding overall satisfaction and cultivating self-love. In this episode, I cover: How acceptance is the base for self-love Accepting the present moment as it is Acceptance vs. Resistance The power of choosing acceptance Acceptance and how it relates to happiness Reframing your language to embrace more acceptance Additional resources: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wZhxELv2oMz0TisIVrRg0?si=e4f85693036f4467 https://www.healthline.com/health/hedonic-treadmill#:~:text=The%20hedonic%20treadmill%20is%20a,steady%20personal%20baseline%20over%20time. https://consciousdiscipline.com/seven-powers-power-of-acceptance/#:~:text=The%20Power%20of%20Acceptance%20is,moment%20is%20as%20it%20is. https://www.sharp.com/health-news/the-power-of-acceptance https://tinybuddha.com/blog/the-power-of-acceptance-stop-resisting-and-find-the-lesson/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140307111016.htm Access the How to Tame Your Inner Critic course here: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/how-to-tame-your-inner-critic-course Use the code LETSTHRIVE for 20% off this course (exclusive for this community!) Explore Coaching: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/privatecoaching
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13. Jessica DePhillips on: Employee Wellbeing, Joy, Yoga, & Ascending
Apr 15, 202401:03:28Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 13 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! Jessica is the President and CEO of Ascending 360°, a consulting firm dedicated to whole person health. Through the lens of curated well-being solutions, Jessica helps others ASCEND toward being their best self. She is a master jedi in outside the box thinking and looks forward to helping ASCEND the health and total well-being of as many people as possible. Jessica leads with her heart and aims to leave the world a better place, one benefit at a time. Jessica has been in the employee benefits industry for 17+ years, primarily focused on Voluntary and Lifestyle Benefits as well as benefits administration. Jessica was the co-founder and co-chair of the Mercer Voluntary Benefits Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee at Mercer. Jessica, also a mental health advocate and yoga guru, has a huge passion for providing access to affordable total well being solutions to everyone, especially under served communities. The lasting impact she would like to have on the industry is to show how Employee Benefits can have a direct correlation to JOY, legacy, longevity, health and Well-being. She would also like to explore ways we can help prevent chronic conditions by focusing on the preventative measures rather than reactive treatment. Lastly, Jessica focuses on how employee benefits can directly correlate to social determinants of health and health equity. Jessica resides in Clive, IA with her two children, three dogs and cat. You can find Jessica below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-dephillips-a9446838/https://www.ascending360.org/
Transcribe →12. My 7-Step Method to Move Past Fear
Apr 8, 202400:29:43Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 12 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! This episode was inspired after I bought my dream car 2 years ago. But not just any dream car - a manual car. However… I wasn’t comfortable enough with manual driving when I bought the car, and it took me an entire month to finally drive my car around on my own because I was paralyzed by fear. (yikes!) In this episode, I cover: How fear shows up Understanding your own fears My 7-Step Method to break through fear so that you can accomplish your goals You can download my free guide on how to break past self-doubt and perfectionism below: https://shop.beacons.ai/mindbodyjulia/061dc2b9-ef17-4563-b044-8292ce511edd?pageViewSource=lib_view&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fbeacons.ai%2Fmindbodyjulia Additional resources: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/self-help-cbt-techniques/facing-your-fears/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-angry-therapist/202311/how-to-move-past-your-fears https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2018/october/inside-fear-and-its-disorders https://hbr.org/2013/11/how-to-make-use-of-your-anxiety-for-positive-results https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/overcoming-nervous-nelly https://www.today.com/tmrw/overcoming-fear-celebs-share-inspiring-stories-about-overcoming-fear-t173976 Access the How to Tame Your Inner Critic course here: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/how-to-tame-your-inner-critic-course Use the code LETSTHRIVE for 20% off this course (exclusive for this community!) Explore Coaching: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/privatecoaching
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11. Brianna Attard on Burnout, Trauma, Somatic Healing, Yoga
Mar 25, 202401:05:29Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 11 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! In this week’s guest episode, we have Brianna Attard, who is an award-winning mental health facilitator turned yoga teacher. Brianna has spent 7 years creating & running psychoeducational & therapeutic groups for people experiencing complex trauma, mental health challenges, substance use issues, domestic violence & mums with kids in foster care. Now, her work blends these realms, providing public workshops & classes that support people in applying a body-first approach to chronic stress, mental health & trauma recovery. Brianna has also had her own experience of overcoming a burnout & lifetime of anxiety through body-first approaches. You can find Brianna below: https://www.instagram.com/bodywisdom__/ https://briannaattard.my.canva.site/link-in-bio-b
Transcribe →10. Breaking Through Self-Doubt and Perfectionism So That You Can Be Your Badass Self
Mar 18, 202400:38:27Tap to summarizeGrab your FREE guide on how to break through self-doubt and be your badass self here: https://shop.beacons.ai/mindbodyjulia/061dc2b9-ef17-4563-b044-8292ce511edd?pageViewSource=lib_view&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fbeacons.ai%2Fmindbodyjulia Welcome to episode 10 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! Thank you to our Instagram community for helping choose this next episode! I used to always be plagued by self-doubt and perfectionism, especially when it came to my professional career in sales and in dating. In this episode, I cover: What self-doubt is Ways that you may be doubting yourself Where self-doubt & perfectionism stem from Ways that they show up My 8 Step Method to start breaking through your self-doubt and perfectionism Additional resources: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/mental-health/how-to-overcome-self-doubt/#:~:text=To%20learn%20how%20to%20overcome,with%20positivity%20and%20support%20instead. https://www.betterup.com/blog/overcoming-self-doubt https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JFgken88SikTzBbb18isa?si=35f943c82e754160 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4oWQLCk0yQC7ZqOyoBCJIf?si=b0416ea335b647d1 Access the How to Tame Your Inner Critic course here: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/how-to-tame-your-inner-critic-course Use the code LETSTHRIVE for 20% off this course (exclusive for this community!) Explore Coaching: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/privatecoaching
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9. Kristy Popova on Breathwork, Meditation, and Conscious Living
Mar 11, 202400:27:54Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 9 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! In this guest episode, we have Kristy Popova joining us today. She’s a firm believer in the idea that life is what you make of it. Through her personal journey, she’s discovered the transformative power of meditation, which helped her overcome anxiety and unconscious living. Today, she proudly shares her wellness story, inspiring others to create their own opportunities and manifest the life they've always dreamed of. In this episode, we cover: - the power behind breathwork & meditation - breaking out of unconscious living - overcoming anxiety - how life is what you make of it You can find Kristy below: https://www.instagram.com/kristypopova/
Transcribe →8. How to Embrace Your Inner Child
Mar 4, 202400:24:13Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 8 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast! After a trip to Maryland (and building my first ever snowman!) I realized that I’ve finally been able to give my inner child the experiences they missed out on when I was growing up. In this episode, I cover: What the inner child is How we can identify them How we can take care of them and give them what they need Additional resources: https://www.healthline.com/health/inner-child https://integrativepsych.co/new-blog/what-is-an-inner-child https://time.com/6268636/inner-child-work-healing/ https://www.verywellmind.com/inner-child-work-how-your-past-shapes-your-present-7152929 Ways to work together: https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/my-offers
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