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Becoming Zesty Podcast

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Hosted by Megan and Dr. Alex, this podcast is perfect for leaders, practitioners, and coaches who are looking to transform themselves and the world around them. With 15 years of experience in functional medicine and brain-based habit change, Megan and Dr. Alex know a thing or two about transformation. They’ve been there themselves, and they’re not afraid to share their raw and vulnerable truths to help you along your journey. This podcast is for those who are ready to roll up their sleeves and participate in their own transformation. Megan and Dr. Alex will guide you through the process, sharing their own pitfalls and successes along the way.

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United States

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Hosted by Megan and Dr. Alex, this podcast is perfect for leaders, practitioners, and coaches who are looking to transform themselves and the world around them. With 15 years of experience in functional medicine and brain-based habit change, Megan and Dr. Alex know a thing or two about transformation. They’ve been there themselves, and they’re not afraid to share their raw and vulnerable truths to help you along your journey. This podcast is for those who are ready to roll up their sleeves and participate in their own transformation. Megan and Dr. Alex will guide you through the process, sharing their own pitfalls and successes along the way.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Embracing Authenticity in the Face of Criticism with Liz Wolfe

5/2/2024
In this episode, Dr. Alex Golden and Liz talk about functional medicine and brain-based habit change in the context of leading people into the lives that they want. Through borrowing vulnerable parts of their own stories surrounding personal growth and journey to professional identity, they highlight the necessity of a systemic syncing. Liz gives highlights on insecurity, authenticity, and commitment stressing the requirement for constant identity and value-based life decisioning for a term fulfilled life. Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Connect with Liz: Follow her on Instagram: @realfoodliz Check out her podcast: Balanced Bites: Talk on Food, Fitness, & Life with Liz Wolfe Use code Liz15 for 15% off https://www.mdlogichealth.com/products/daily-aminos?ref=LIZWOLFE Transcript: https://becomingzesty.com/podcast/

Duration:00:48:59

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Salty vs Cynical - Which One Helps?

4/24/2024
Dr. Alex Golden distinguishes between salty and cynical attitudes, emphasizing the difference in motivation and belief in one's ability to act. She also highlights the empowerment that comes from recognizing the distinct meanings and connotations of different words, and how this can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. Salty Smartie group: Check out Networking for Burnt Out Professionals - Salty Smarties on Meetup https://meetu.ps/c/56Cjz/KJlyj/a NLP for people who want to change the world: Check out NLP for People Who Want to Change the World on Meetup https://meetu.ps/c/57rJX/14TGKN/a Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Transcript: https://becomingzesty.com/podcast/

Duration:00:30:59

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Leaders Test Ideas, Followers Seek Clarity on Them

4/17/2024
Dr. Alex emphasizes prioritizing clarity in leadership, using action to cultivate understanding. She also shares insights on the value of exploring the emotional body before reaching the spiritual body, and the role of feedback in this process. Transcript: https://becomingzesty.com/podcast/ Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/

Duration:00:19:57

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The Missing Component of Confidence

4/10/2024
In this episode, we dive into the world of leadership and personal growth with Dr. Alex Golden. She shares insights on confidence, emotional intelligence, and their pivotal roles in effective leadership and personal development. Transcript: https://becomingzesty.com/podcast/ Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Sign up for the FREE Masterclass :https://becomingzesty.com/3-crucial-coaching-skills-you-should-have-learned-in-your-training/

Duration:00:18:32

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Create a Relationship That Lasts a Lifetime With Julie Menanno

4/3/2024
Megan and Julie talk about the importance of ongoing conversations to process and heal from past wounds in their relationship. They also discuss the importance of emotionally safe conversations in repairing ruptures in a relationship, with Speaker 3 emphasizing the need for regulated communication and emotionally validating each other. Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Transcript: https://becomingzesty.com/podcast/

Duration:00:57:20

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Running a 6 Figure Membership with Kelly Lyons

3/27/2024
Kelly shares her personal journey of overcoming fear and taking action towards her goals, despite initial doubts and criticism from others. She emphasizes the importance of taking small steps every day to build momentum and achieve success, rather than waiting for the perfect moment or approval from others. Connect with Kelly: Podcast: Food Freedom Society Podcast Instagram: @kellylwellness Get a $500 Breakthrough Session for only $197!! (First time customers only) https://zestyginger.mykajabi.com/offers/g4YUnA9P/checkout?coupon_code=BREAKTHROUGH Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Transcript: https://becomingzesty.com/podcast/

Duration:00:32:04

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An Alternative to 'But'

3/20/2024
Dr. Alex Golden emphasizes the importance of intentional language use, highlighting the impact of words on communication and desired outcomes. She encourages listeners to consider the effect of their words, rather than simply using them without thought or purpose. Transcript: https://becomingzesty.com/podcast/ Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Sign up for the FREE Masterclass: https://becomingzesty.com/sabotage/

Duration:00:18:54

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High Expectations for Little Humans

3/13/2024
Dr. Alex Golden explores the interplay between parenting and self-development. She acknowledges the irony of wanting others to take action while avoiding it oneself. She also acknowledges the irony of wanting others to take action while avoiding it oneself. Transcript: https://becomingzesty.com/podcast/ Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Sign up for the FREE Masterclass: https://becomingzesty.com/sabotage/

Duration:00:15:05

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Not In This Economy?

3/6/2024
Dr. Alex Golden explains how our beliefs shape what we perceive in the economy, as our brain processes vast amounts of information but only consciously acknowledges a select few. She encourages individuals to take control of their lives and pursue their dreams despite external circumstances. Transcript: https://becomingzesty.com/podcast/ Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Sign up for the FREE Masterclass: https://becomingzesty.com/sabotage/

Duration:00:13:24

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Fearing And Liking Emotions

2/28/2024
Dr. Alex Golden discusses the societal norms around emotional expression, highlighting the tension between what is deemed acceptable and individual experiences. Transcript: https://becomingzesty.com/podcast/ Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Sign up for the FREE Masterclass: https://becomingzesty.com/sabotage/

Duration:00:19:13

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The Self Sabotage Boogeyman

2/21/2024
Dr. Alex Golden shares personal experience with self-sabotage in health and business, highlighting the misunderstandings that exacerbate the issue. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and overcoming self-sabotage to achieve personal growth and success. Transcript: https://becomingzesty.com/podcast/ Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Sign up for the FREE Masterclass: https://becomingzesty.com/sabotage/

Duration:00:16:31

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Do You Need to Be Right?

2/14/2024
Megan and Dr. Alex reflect on the importance of dropping the need to be right in coaching, using a hypothetical scenario to illustrate the concept. They also emphasize the importance of prioritizing values over limitations in personal growth and leadership. Transcript: https://becomingzesty.com/season-20-episode-3 Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Sign up for the Connection Accelerator Masterclass: https://becomingzesty.com/connection-accelerator/

Duration:00:23:00

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Spoon Bending, Honesty in Business and BBD Live Takeaways

2/7/2024
Megan Blacksmith is joined by Kathi Reuter, a mindset coach and podcast host for online entrepreneurs. They stress the impact of sharing struggles in the midst of challenges, advocating that it resonates more than waiting for a complete resolution. Together, they discuss the importance of recognizing and challenging limiting beliefs for personal and intellectual growth. Transcript: https://becomingzesty.com/season-20-episode-2 Connect with Kathi: Follow her on Instagram: @katherinereuter Listen to her Podcast: https://www.kathireutertraining.com/podcasts/do-life-big Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Sign up for the Connection Accelerator Masterclass: https://becomingzesty.com/connection-accelerator/

Duration:01:09:39

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The Most Lucrative Business Tool Most People Don't Know How to Use

1/31/2024
Dr. Alex Golden discusses the pressure to conform to societal expectations, leading to a "good girl" persona and internal conflict. She also explains how our brains organize and represent conflicting ideas and emotions, keeping them separate to make sense of complex adult experiences. Transcript: https://becomingzesty.com/season-20-episode-1 Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Sign up for the Connection Accelerator Masterclass: https://becomingzesty.com/connection-accelerator/

Duration:00:20:11

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The Series of Possibility Episode 20: Bringing In Your New Identity To 2024

1/26/2024
You made it to the final episode of The Possibility Series! The final episode is all about taking on beliefs and stepping into a new identity for the upcoming year, 2023. Transcript: https://www.zestyginger.com/possibility-e20/ Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Sign up for the Connection Accelerator Masterclass: https://becomingzesty.com/connection-accelerator/ ** UPDATE ** This was originally for 2023 and we are offering the SAME bonus for our 2-day event in 2024! Join our 2-Day In-Person Transformation Experience & Workshop on January 19-20, 2024Sign up for the January event: https://www.becomingzesty.com/jan Submit the workbook by January 31, 2024 Sign up for your Workbook: https://becomingzesty.com/possibility/

Duration:00:13:08

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The Series of Possibility Episode 19: How to Support a Massive Uplevel

1/25/2024
This episode focuses on the significance of identifying the limiting beliefs that are influencing many aspects of our lives and preventing us from redefining who we are and achieving success. Transcript: https://www.zestyginger.com/possibility-e19/ Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Sign up for the Connection Accelerator Masterclass: https://becomingzesty.com/connection-accelerator/ ** UPDATE ** This was originally for 2023 and we are offering the SAME bonus for our 2-day event in 2024! Join our 2-Day In-Person Transformation Experience & Workshop on January 19-20, 2024Sign up for the January event: https://www.becomingzesty.com/jan Submit the workbook by January 31, 2024 Sign up for your Workbook: https://becomingzesty.com/possibility/

Duration:00:11:43

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The Series of Possibility Episode 18: If You Can’t Handle What you Have Now Don’t Expect More

1/24/2024
In today’s episode, Megan talks about what happens when you get something new in your life. She also talks about doing something different if we want different results in our bodies and in our lives. Transcript: https://www.zestyginger.com/possibility-e18/ Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Sign up for the Connection Accelerator Masterclass: https://becomingzesty.com/connection-accelerator/ ** UPDATE ** This was originally for 2023 and we are offering the SAME bonus for our 2-day event in 2024! Join our 2-Day In-Person Transformation Experience & Workshop on January 19-20, 2024Sign up for the January event: https://www.becomingzesty.com/jan Submit the workbook by January 31, 2024 Sign up for your Workbook: https://becomingzesty.com/possibility/

Duration:00:17:03

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The Series of Possibility Episode 17: The Statement that Kills Possibility

1/23/2024
Have you always loved to learn but never put it to use in your daily life? In this episode, Megan discusses how to change this pattern and put what you've learned into practice. Transcript: https://www.zestyginger.com/possibility-e17/ Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Sign up for the Connection Accelerator Masterclass: https://becomingzesty.com/connection-accelerator/ ** UPDATE ** This was originally for 2023 and we are offering the SAME bonus for our 2-day event in 2024! Join our 2-Day In-Person Transformation Experience & Workshop on January 19-20, 2024Sign up for the January event: https://www.becomingzesty.com/jan Submit the workbook by January 31, 2024 Sign up for your Workbook: https://becomingzesty.com/possibility/

Duration:00:14:21

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The Series of Possibility Episode 16: I am Too Busy, Unorganized and Poor

1/22/2024
Watching the stories you tell yourself is the focus of today's episode. In this episode, Megan discusses how your identity is influenced by what you tell yourself and what others say to you. Transcript: https://www.zestyginger.com/possibility-e16/ Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Sign up for the Connection Accelerator Masterclass: https://becomingzesty.com/connection-accelerator/ ** UPDATE ** This was originally for 2023 and we are offering the SAME bonus for our 2-day event in 2024! Join our 2-Day In-Person Transformation Experience & Workshop on January 19-20, 2024Sign up for the January event: https://www.becomingzesty.com/jan Submit the workbook by January 31, 2024 Sign up for your Workbook: https://becomingzesty.com/possibility/

Duration:00:15:19

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The Series of Possibility Episode 15: Is it All in Your Head?

1/19/2024
Today’s episode is all about perception and how pain is one of the biggest blockers of contribution and connection. Megan talks about how you can think about your perceptions and how you can be able to take full responsibility to change the outcome of a situation and then the future. Transcript: https://www.zestyginger.com/possibility-e15/ Connect with us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ Sign up for the Connection Accelerator Masterclass: https://becomingzesty.com/connection-accelerator/ ** UPDATE ** This was originally for 2023 and we are offering the SAME bonus for our 2-day event in 2024! Join our 2-Day In-Person Transformation Experience & Workshop on January 19-20, 2024Sign up for the January event: https://www.becomingzesty.com/jan Submit the workbook by January 31, 2024 Sign up for your Workbook: https://becomingzesty.com/possibility/

Duration:00:12:41