Journeys Through Change- Inspiration for Women to Create a Life they Love

Content Warning: This episode mentions abuse, child sexual abuse, child neglect, suicidal ideations, and suicidal attempts. Having a nurturing and stable upbringing is something too many of us take for granted. And growing up with a single parent in the throes of addiction can shape and mold a young, impressionable girl in many ways. This week on Journeys Through Change, I am joined by guest Tynitria Portis as she shares how she transformed her experience growing up around addiction, neglect and abuse into a beacon of hope for others. Tynitria Portis grew up with an alcoholic mother who abandoned her at the age of 5 – leaving her to care for her younger siblings while struggling to find stability within the chaos of emotional, mental, physical, and sexual abuse. Over the years, she experienced challenges in relationships and after coming to terms with her own infidelity, she credits years of therapy along with a strong will to break the patterns of generational dysfunction for helping her grow into the woman she is today. Now, as a spiritual leader and confidence coach, she now helps others gain the confidence to channel the pain caused by past trauma into creating greater purpose in their lives. Tynitria is a Spiritual Leader and Confidence Coach for black men and women who have the ambition to create their own opportunities and the passion to experience greater fulfillment in life. She is also a woman of God, a devoted wife, a mother of 2 boys, and an author. She specializes in helping her clients get out of the survival mentality and into a mindset of prosperity. In this episode, Tynitria and I discuss: If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, you can reach out to the Rape, Abuse and Incest national network by visiting online.rainn.org to chat one-on-one with a trained RAINN support specialist, any time 24/7. Chat one-on-one with a RAINN support specialist to access a range of free services including: · Confidential support from a trained support specialist · Someone to help you talk through what happened · Resources that can assist with your next steps toward healing and recovery · Referrals for long term support in your area · Information about the laws and resources in your community If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. CONNECT WITH TYNITRIA PORTIS: Website Instagram Facebook STAY CONNECTED: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: daybyday

Journaling might seem like a thing of the past, or simply too time consuming, but there are lasting benefits to the practice that are often overlooked. With anxiety and depression on the rise, it’s critical now more than ever to do what we can to support our emotional balance every day and that’s where journaling comes in. Even devoting 5 minutes a day to this powerful practice can yield results. This week on Journeys Through Change, I’m talking about the surprising benefits of journaling and a unique tool to keep it simple. In this episode, I discuss: Not sure where to begin? Here are some prompts to get you started: If you’re interested in learning more about the Day by Daybook, head to daybydaybook.com and use the code ‘Podcast25’ for 25% off! If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you STAY CONNECTED: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: daybyday Facebook: Day by Day Facebook: Journeys Through Change Pinterest

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault. Trauma can often be suppressed for years until something can cause the past to resurface, forcing it to be faced head-on in order to heal. Over 40% of women encounter sexual assault making it the most prevalent and unreported crime in the US. Today’s guest, Melissa Lombardo knows firsthand the fear that keeps so many from reporting their sexual assault and the lasting trauma that lingers when left unhealed. This week on Journeys Through Change, Melissa and I are talking about how her journey of healing from sexual assault led her to help others face past trauma with greater strength and courage. Melissa Lombardo knows first-hand the silence surrounding the topic of sexual violence. She experienced a sexual assault during college in the early 2000s and through fear of retaliation, it went unreported. It was not until years later when her family moved back to her hometown that she realized her past trauma was holding her back from moving forward and she needed to do the work to begin to heal. She soon heard a whisper telling her she needed to get her voice out there so she joined a writer’s group, became a certified sexual assault crisis advocate with the same organization that helped her 20 years post-assault, and recently published Hurt, Healing and Hope – Thriving Beyond Sexual Assault - a book and interwoven performance piece to support the healing of those who have faced their own trauma. In this episode, Melissa and I discuss: If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. CONNECT WITH MELISSA: Find Hurt, Healing and Hope: Thriving Beyond Sexual Assault and other resources on her Etsy page Instagram LinkedIn Facebook STAY CONNECTED: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: daybyday Facebook: Day by Day Facebook: Journeys Through Change Pinterest

There are often 4 distinct emotional states that we experience when dealing with uncertainty or change in our lives. Each state represents where we are emotionally and takes us through a natural progression the more invested we become in our situation. This week on Journeys Through Change, I’m talking about hope, faith, belief, and knowing- the four levels of commitment when facing change. In this episode, I discuss: Keep in mind that this journey is not always linear. Trust the process and be open to letting your journey unfold on your own time and in your own way. If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. STAY CONNECTED: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: daybyday Facebook: Day by Day Facebook: Journeys Through Change Pinterest

When you think about your life, do you ever have a moment where you look back and can see your experiences as dots on a map that have led you to where you are today? My guest today is no stranger to embracing change in her life. The series of pivots she has gone through has offered her a new perspective and made her become a powerful force who now helps women recognize the beauty in their own journeys and their power to step out of the shadows and be seen. This week on Journeys Through Change, my guest Jen Gottlieb and I are talking about how you can step out of the shadows and into alignment and finally BE SEEN as your true self. Before she co-founded Super Connector Media, Jen was pursuing her dreams of becoming an actress in New York City. Her hard work and determination paid off when she landed her role in the Broadway National Tour of The Wedding Singer. That was just the beginning of Jen’s acting career. She soon landed a role on a hit TV series on VH1 called That Metal Show. Jen was cast as “Miss Box of Junk”, aka “The Vanna White of Rock and Roll” on a show about heavy metal music. There was just one little problem… Jen hated heavy metal music. After her show got canceled and her cheating boyfriend left her all in one week, Jen turned her breakdown into a transformative breakthrough, when she realized that sometimes sh*t happens so that shift can happen. She went on to create the fulfillment, alignment, visibility, and impact she dreamed of by finally stepping into her very own spotlight and allowing the world to truly see her. To date, Jen has helped thousands of business owners, coaches, and experts gain the confidence and skills they need to discover their passion, be seen as their true selves, and stand confidently in their own light. In this episode, Jen and I discuss: You’re one connection, one meeting, one action step away from your life changing. If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. CONNECT WITH JEN: Be Seen by Jen Gottlieb Out NOW Website Super Connector Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook STAY CONNECTED: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: thedaybydaybook Facebook: Day by Daybook

This episode is a longer one, but I promise you it is well worth the listen. Tons of golden nuggets of insight. When you were little, did you dream of what you thought your life would look like? Looking back, is it anything like you pictured it? Life can be messy, wonderful, difficult, and equally amazing- all at the same time. As women, we are constantly swaying to the rhythm of life and re-inventing ourselves as time goes by. Our perspective is shaped by all of our experience and it’s our ability to embrace life’s little detours to create something new that makes us stronger. This week on Journeys Through Change, my guest Jane Hamill and I are talking about how walking through the doors of opportunity has made her unstoppable in fashion, business, and life. Jane’s passion started early as she grew up designing and sewing clothes for family members and went on to study fashion in New York and Paris before she started her own clothing line and opened Jane Hamill boutique in Chicago’s Lincoln Park at age 25. As her retail business took off she began to showcase her collections in Bloomingdales, Macy's, Saks, and hundreds of specialty stores. Due to family priorities, she decided to sell her business after 14 years and jump into the world of retail consulting. She soon built a thriving community with her brand Fashion Brain providing inspiration, guidance, and a boatload of business expertise to fashion, accessories, and jewelry designers worldwide. As her consulting business continues to thrive, she has embraced her long-time passion for gardening and has co-founded a new venture - North Branch Natives - a home-grown, sustainable business offering native plants and gardening classes to those interested in cultivating beauty and pollinator habitat in their own backyard. In this episode, Jane and I discuss: Things are not going to happen as you expect them to and how you approach these changes is EVERYTHING. If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. CONNECT WITH JANE HAMILL: Website Fashion Brand Academy Instagram Facebook YouTube STAY CONNECTED: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: Daybyday Facebook: Day by Day Facebook: Journeys Through Change

When I was contemplating the name change for this podcast, one of the names I was considering was ‘Change Mavericks’. A maverick is defined as someone who is independent-minded with an unconventional approach to life- a reflection of all of my guests who have shared their stories with me and YOU as well. We can all be mavericks by letting go of old stories and overcoming the limiting beliefs that are standing in the way of improving our lives. This week on Journeys Through Change, I’m encouraging you to question the thoughts that are holding you back! In this episode, I discuss: As always, I am here to support you every step of the way. DM me on Instagram and let me know what this exercise brought up for you. If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. STAY CONNECTED: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: thedaybydaybook Facebook: Day by Daybook Facebook: Journeys Through Change Pinterest

Do you ever wonder what people are talking about when it comes to listening to their intuition? Does it feel like you understand the concept but it’s not always easy for you to access your own inner guidance? Today’s guest experienced first-hand the power of tapping into her intuition. This week on Journeys Through Change, my guest Kelli Reese and I are talking about how trusting and following your own inner guidance can lead to a new sense of self. Kelli Reese is an author, leadership & alignment coach, and former executive who left a seventeen-year career running a $34M organization in 2015 to create her coaching business. She works with entrepreneurs and clients in high-level management roles and helps clients identify and remove unwanted blocks, patterns, and limiting beliefs. If you’re struggling with things like self-worth, perfectionism, fear of being seen, money blocks, never-ending critical self-talk, over-functioning, or a constant need for approval, Kelli gets to the core of your problems and helps you resolve them quickly. Kelli will help you lead from the heart and be more of who you desire to be. Through her programs, retreats, and 1:1 coaching, clients find the courage and self-alignment they need to trust who they are and transform their careers, relationships, and lives. In this episode, Kelli and I discuss: If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. CONNECT WITH KELLI REESE: Website Instagram LinkedIn Kelli’s Books STAY CONNECTED: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: thedaybydaybook Facebook: Day by Daybook Pinterest

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to do whatever it took- even if it meant learning something completely new- to follow your dream? Today’s guest did just that, stepping into the unknown with nothing more than a willingness to give it her all and refusing to give up no matter what obstacles stood in her way. This week on Journeys Through Change, my guest Naomi Rose and I are talking about how becoming a self-made professional baker, cafe owner and businesswoman led her to help aspiring bakers and food entrepreneurs follow their dreams. Naomi Rose is a food business strategist and baking coach who helps people achieve baking success. With a deep passion for baking and an unwavering commitment to helping others achieve their goals, Naomi has made it her mission to help as many people as possible learn how to bake and build successful baking businesses. In 2018, Naomi made the bold decision to leave her 9-5 office job and pursue her dream of opening a café and bar. Today, Naomi aims to inspire and educate aspiring bakers and food entrepreneurs from all walks of life, with her latest business, Baking Boss, sharing her wealth of knowledge and expertise through online workshops and her podcast, Baking Boss Kitchen Secrets. Whether you're looking to take your baking skills to the next level or build a thriving food business from scratch, Naomi is the ultimate guide and mentor, ready and willing to help you achieve your dreams. In this episode, Naomi and I discuss: It’s OK not to have all of the answers. If you’re willing to go for your dreams with a vision and direction, the rest will gradually fall into place over time. If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. CONNECT WITH NAOMI ROSE: Website Instagram Facebook TikTok Podcast- Baking Boss Kitchen Secrets STAY CONNECTED: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: thedaybydaybook Facebook: Day by Daybook Pinterest

In the spirit of sharing our stories, I thought I would take this episode to talk a bit about some personal changes I recently went through after deciding to move back to California and highlight the 8 significant signs that came up along the way that kept me confident that I was on the right track. This week on Journeys Through Change, I am talking about my recent road trip moving back to California and 8 signs to look for when making a big change! The 8 signs I cover in this episode include: If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. STAY CONNECTED: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: thedaybydaybook Facebook: Day by Daybook Facebook: Journeys Through Change Pinterest

Beauty is defined as the quality or aggregated qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or raises the mind or spirit. One could say it’s in the eye of the beholder but what if it’s acknowledgment is not prompted by mere aesthetics but more by an inner knowing and acknowledgment of our deeper selves? This week on Journeys Through Change, my guest Amy Head and I are talking about how she went from being a single mom to a photographer and beauty expert helping women view themselves in a whole different light. At age 30, Amy Head was a single mom twice divorced searching to find that part of herself she had been looking for in relationships throughout her life. She had no idea how the strong will and independence she developed over the years would soon be channeled into such an unexpected place. As a photographer, esthetician, and beauty expert Amy was working with women every day to shine a light on their outer beauty as she began to recognize her ability to empower them to more clearly see their inner essence, value, and confidence. Amy shares with us the lessons she’s learned as she continues to come into her own as a mother, partner and businesswoman as well as the complexities she faced along the way to figure out where her own strength lies and the gifts she has to help other women see themselves in a whole new light. In this episode, Amy and I discuss: Learning that life is not happening TO you, but that it is happening FOR you is a huge mindset pivot that allows you to view everything in a new lens. If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. CONNECT WITH AMY HEAD: Website Facebook Instagram STAY CONNECTED: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: thedaybydaybook Facebook: Day by Daybook Pinterest

I’ve mentioned before that throughout this podcast, I plan to share some stories of my own as they come up in real time. Recently, I have come to the realization that I have been stepping into change quite a bit lately and as a celebrator of change, I feel it is my responsibility to share my experiences and the thoughts and feelings behind them. This week on Go Go Bistro, I’m sharing a big announcement in relation to Journeys Through Change. In this episode, I share my immense gratitude for how well the podcast has been received thus far and what has led up to my decision to change the name of the podcast moving forward. I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to sit down with incredible women to highlight their stories while honoring the current and future journeys you may be embarking upon along the way. As a reminder, we will be taking a little break while we transition the podcast into it’s new era and will be returning on September 19, 2023. In the meantime, connect with me on Instagram and join my e-mail list. If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. STAY CONNECTED: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: thedaybydaybook Facebook: Day by Daybook Pinterest

The path of our lives is paved by the decisions we make. Saying yes is often a gamble and the driving force behind that particular choice at any given time is often unknown. Perhaps it’s a feeling or intuition that tells us that being open in that moment will lead us closer to where we want to be. Whatever it is, the power of yes is undeniable and it can set our lives in directions we never thought possible. This week on Journeys Through Change (formerly known as Go Go Bistro), my guest Celeste Mergens and I are talking about how the power of saying yes led her to make a global impact on girl’s and women’s health. Celeste is the Founder and former CEO of Days for Girls International - Since 2008, Days for Girls has restored days of education and opportunity to over 2.9 million women and girls in over 145 countries on 6 continents, through providing access to sustainable feminine hygiene solutions and health education. Celeste has led Days for Girls to develop a global network of over 830 volunteer Chapters and Teams, and social enterprise programs in 13 countries. She has spread her message on the TEDx stage and has been a two-time featured panelist at the UN Commissions on the Status of Women. Days for Girls won the SEED award for gender equity and entrepreneurship in 2015, - is a two-time Girl Effect Champion, and was named by the Huffington Post as a ‘Next Ten’ Organization poised to change the world in the next decade. She is truly a remarkable woman I think we can all look up to. In this episode, Celeste and I discuss: The power of us coming together is tremendous and Celeste is forever continuing her work to help the world see that. If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. CONNECT WITH CELESTE MERGENS: Celeste’s Website Days for Girls Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Preorder The Power of Days Coming October 3, 2023 STAY CONNECTED WITH NOELLE: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: thedaybydaybook Facebook: Day by Daybook Pinterest

What would happen if you were suddenly faced with a life threatening illness that instantaneously made you question your sense of security and all that you thought you knew to be true? The reality is that no matter how much we take care of ourselves, health is never a given and illness can creep into our lives without notice- turning our whole world upside down in an instant. Even once the shock subsides, the whiplash from the trauma it can cause is intense, relentless and profoundly life-altering. This week on Journeys Through Change (formerly known as Go Go Bistro), my guest Casey Head and I are talking about how her experience surviving cancer 3 times led her to guide others facing their road to recovery. Casey Head is a 3 time cancer survivor who is well aware of the devastation the diagnosis of cancer can bring. She spent 5 years in the trenches of her battle before finally beating it in 2018. Once Casey entered long-term remission she was surprised that she was unable to find the support and guidance she so desperately needed to cope with the aftermath of this life changing experience. Taking her newfound knowledge and the practices she learned on her own to heal, she has made it her mission to support women on their path to physical and mental recovery as they navigate their lives post-treatment. In this episode, Casey and I discuss: If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. CONNECT WITH CASEY HEAD: Instagram Facebook Group Linktree Finding Your Way Back to Heart Center Book STAY CONNECTED: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: thedaybydaybook Facebook: Day by Daybook Pinterest

Sometimes taking a leap of faith (literally) can come from a life-altering experience that leads us to rethink our direction in life and reprioritize what we know we are meant to do. After today’s guest went cliff jumping, she was hit with the realization that she has one life so she may as well live the life she’s always wanted. This week on Journeys Through Change (formerly known as Go Go Bistro), my guest Caley Rose and I are talking about how jumping off a cliff led her to launch her singing career and empower students through music. 5 years ago, Caley Rose was doing voice over work when she decided to take a trip to NZ. After an epic cliff dive in Queenstown, she came home with a new perspective on life. She had taken her first leap - and now she knew it was time to take her second - to pursue a career as a professional singer and songwriter. She signed up for songwriting school in LA and never looked back. As a result of that life-changing step, Caley has become a billboard charting artist and musical mindset advocate who has been featured on Top 40 radio, TV, commercials, and film. Using her experience of being bullied in middle school to fuel her, Caley created her Music with a Message program to bring confidence tools into schools by using the power of music and regularly partners with women’s and children’s charities across the country to share her methodology. She is truly an inspiration to us all. In this episode, Caley Rose and I discuss: Someone out there is living the life of your dreams so I dare you to ask yourself, ‘Why not me?’ If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. CONNECT WITH CALEY ROSE: Instagram Music with a Message Facebook Listen to Caley’s music on Spotify! TikTok STAY CONNECTED: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: thedaybydaybook Facebook: Day by Daybook Pinterest

Have you ever considered stepping out of your day-to-day to get a fresh perspective on life and immerse yourself in a new culture or way of living? Have you avoided doing so because you’re always beholden to someone else’s schedule? Today’s guest decided to stop letting life get in her way and began solo traveling the world. Good news for you, she shares the insight she gained and her advice so you can do it too. This week on Journeys Through Change (formerly known as Go Go Bistro), my guest Pamela Holt and I are talking about how her love of adventure and storytelling led her to host her own travel show. Pamela Holt is no stranger to solo travel. She was led into it by her sense of adventure and drive to overcome a debilitating accident that left her making a promise to herself she was determined to keep. Born in California and raised on the beautiful island of Oahu, Pamela studied theatre and film at UCLA where she developed a passion for storytelling. She went on to pursue her acting and musical theatre career and her star began to rise as she found herself duetting with Barry Manilow at the Hollywood Palladium and selling her first indie film, “The Three Amigas” at Cannes Short Film Festival. Unfortunately, her plans came to a screeching halt when she experienced a traumatic car accident at the age of 35 that left her immobilized. Only a few years later she was hit by another driver and after extensive spinal surgery, she knew her long road of recovery would mean abandoning her acting and singing pursuits. She then made a promise to herself as she was being wheeled into surgery that she would travel 80 countries by the time she was 50. Now in her 50s, Pamela has certainly made good on her promise- she’s journeyed to over 81 countries and along the way, began working as a travel reporter and host while documenting content from her travels. Pamela is a producer, creator, and host of her new show, Me, Myself & The World: The Art of Solo Travel, a new TV series now streaming on Amazon Prime and Go Traveler, which is a love letter to the journey of rediscovering oneself and embracing second chances, or better yet, second acts. In this episode, Pamela and I discuss: If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. CONNECT WITH PAMELA HOLT: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Stream ‘Me, Myself & The World’ on Prime Video, Sling, and Go Traveler! STAY CONNECTED WITH NOELLE: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: thedaybydaybook Facebook: Day by Daybook Pinterest

I believe the way you treat yourself is closely related to what you’re willing to do to improve your quality of life. When we aren’t taking good care of ourselves, we’re sending subtle messages that we are not worthy of our own attention and care- and that can get in the way of progress on so many levels. This comes heavily into play when we use instant gratification to distract ourselves from the messiness and unpredictableness of life. This week on Journeys Through Change (formerly known as Go Go Bistro), I’m talking about changing your unhealthy habits to create the life you want! In this episode, I discuss: As you continue to become more aware of how you operate- especially in times of discomfort or challenge- and start to overcome those subtle self-imposed habits that are getting in the way of you showing up fully present in your life, the more connected you become to your wants and desires. This makes creating the life you want so much easier. If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. STAY CONNECTED: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: thedaybydaybook Facebook: Day by Daybook Pinterest

Ending any serious relationship can be both emotionally and financially devastating. Regaining that financial stability can be complicated when starting over and when children and livelihood are at stake, it only adds to the magnitude of anxiety piling up. Today’s guest shares how divorce and bankruptcy gave her the courage to rebuild her financial security and how she now educates and empowers other moms (and their kids) to shift their mindset around money. This week on Journeys Through Change (formerly known as Go Go Bistro), my guest Eileen Joy and I are talking about how divorce and bankruptcy gave her the courage to build financial security and teach other women to do the same. Eileen Joy, founder of Money School for Moms and host of the Moms Who Money podcast started her business after building her own financial security and encouraging others to do the same. Like many of us, Eileen never learned about money in school (& neither did our kids) so she set out to help women change their financial literacy. As a money and mindset coach, she combines everything she knows about the power of mindset with a proven system to fill your bank accounts and help you create your dream life. In this episode, Eileen and I discuss: Your money affects your life and your life affects your money. Your money is there to keep you safe and secure and to provide fun, freedom, and choice. But we're not taught that. If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. To connect with Eileen Joy and learn more about her money mindset techniques to create more abundance in your life go to: Website Money School for Moms Podcast Instagram LinkedIn STAY CONNECTED: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: thedaybydaybook Facebook: Day by Daybook Pinterest

At the most fundamental level, everything in the universe is composed of energy that is vibrating at different frequencies. In addition to this, every object, substance, being, thought and emotion has its own unique vibrational frequency that can be positively or negatively charged. As we become conscious of the frequencies we are putting out into the world, we can consciously and intentionally maintain positivity through our thoughts and feelings. This week on Journeys Through Change (formerly known as Go Go Bistro), I am talking about using the power of the law of vibration to create a better life. In this episode, I discuss: Keep your energy high, set your intention, and trust that the universe will match it and likely offer up something well beyond your expectations. If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. STAY CONNECTED: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: thedaybydaybook Facebook: Day by Daybook Pinterest

As women, we are naturally born caretakers and multitaskers, often putting everyone else first while neglecting our own self-care and health in the process. Healthcare workers only add another layer onto this, especially with the daily demands within the profession in even the best of times. This week on Journeys Through Change (formerly known as Go Go Bistro), my guest Michelle Gordon and I are talking about how overcoming burnout, addiction recovery, and leaving her 25-year nursing career brought her life into balance. Michelle Gordon has been a health care professional for 25 years with 8 years spent in emergency nursing. She was working exhausting hours, and living a life of fear, lack and scarcity – when she had a life changing moment that led her to addiction recovery and a new identity away from the career she felt had defined her for so many years. Today, Michelle shares how extreme burnout forced her to leave behind the long hours of nursing to embrace a healthier and more satisfying pace of health coaching – AND the challenges she faced taking on this new persona. In this episode, Michelle and I discuss: Lean into the fear, resistance, and discomfort you are feeling because just beyond that, something beautiful is waiting for you. If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what resonated with you. CONNECT WITH MICHELLE GORDON: The Healthy Happy Nurse Courses Instagram STAY CONNECTED WITH NOELLE: Noellevan.com IG: Noelle Van IG: thedaybydaybook Facebook: Day by Daybook Pinterest