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Dec. 10, 2024

Ep. 89: Are You Making These Six Mistakes? (Plus Big Podcast News!)

Welcome back to OMG Teach Me! Today’s episode is chef’s kiss for anyone who’s ever felt like life wasn’t playing fair. You know those moments when things really aren’t going the way you thought they would, and you're wondering, “What now?” We’re diving into six game-changing truths you need to know to navigate the mess, reframe the stress, and find your way forward.

We’re talking about:

Yes, it’s totally fine to just START (even when you feel like you’re not ready—spoiler: nobody ever is).

Th...
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Dec. 3, 2024

Ep. 88: What No One Tells You About Estate Planning in Midlife, with Andrea Bryk

We’re diving into a topic today that no one really wants to think about but absolutely everyone needs to: estate planning. This episode is packed with must-know info that could make your life (and your loved ones’ lives) so much easier.

I’m joined by the amazing Andrea Bryk from Bryk Law, who’s here to break it all down in plain English and with a whole lot of compassion. We’re talking about:

📝 Why you need a will – Spoiler: No, you’re not too young or too single for this!

📑 The power of a po...
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Nov. 26, 2024

Ep. 87: How Mindset, Mindfulness, and Ridiculous Adventures Can Change Your Life

Get ready for an inspiring and laugh-out-loud episode of OMG Teach Me! Today, I’m chatting with Jeff and Mindy, a dynamic duo who’ve redefined what it means to transform your life—inside and out. From pioneering the natural bodybuilding industry to writing a hilarious-yet-thought-provoking book series, these two are all about helping people unlearn, rethink, and THRIVE.

Here’s a taste of what we’re talking about:

💭 Your thoughts are yours to control – Learn how mindfulness and mindset can help...
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Nov. 19, 2024

Ep. 86: How Absolutely Anyone Can Inspire the Next Generation, with Tatiana LaBello

Get ready for some serious inspiration in this episode! Cheryl chats with Tatiana LaBello, a motivational speaker, youth mentor, and self-described "recovering perfectionist," about self-esteem, dreaming big, and finding your inner superhero.

Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s conversation:

Why waiting for perfection is *so last season*—just get started, even if it’s messy.

Tatiana’s motto: **Dream it, Believe it, Do it**

How her work with kids and teens helps them discover their unique sup...
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Nov. 12, 2024

Ep. 85: Three Tips for Making Life Changing Decisions, with David Richards

You've hit midlife and you are pondering some changes... you're making decisions (or you want to be able to make some decisions!). It's easy to get stuck in indecision and wonder whether that gut feeling you had actually makes sense to try, or whether it's more responsible to talk yourself out of it. David K. Richards, micro school founder and life coach, joins me today to share with us his principles for navigating these decision-making challenges. You'll hear us talk about: 30 days of liste...
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Nov. 5, 2024

Ep. 84: What You Didn't Know About Chronic Fatigue, with Jenny Tufenkian, ND

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is sneaky. If you're a woman with a job, a household, kids, activities, or any combination of the above, raise your hand if you don't ever get tired... I'll wait... We all get tired. Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, ND, joins me today to help us figure out whether that tiredness is simply a signal to us that we need to treat ourselves better or whether it's CFS/ME, which is a complicated syndrome that is sometime difficult to understand....
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Oct. 29, 2024

Ep. 83: The Surprising Way Horses Can Help You Strengthen Your Relationship, with Courtney Clifford

Relationships are all about trust - whether we're talking about work relationships, family relationships, parent/child relationships, or partner relationships. Not only does that mean that trusting each other is important, it also means that self-trust is key. We need to be able to recognize our emotions, be present in the moment, and be truthful about what we are thinking and feeling. How can we improve? Courtney Clifford, psychotherapist, joins me this week to share with us the power ...
Oct. 25, 2024

Giving Anonymously - Money in a Diaper Box (OMG Take Five)

It's a trend lately to slide money or a gift card anonymously into a diaper box or some other product in a store. Why? Let's talk about it. Your relationship with money if often about difficultly or scarcity. That tends to come from our money stories and experiences we have in childhood. One way to start healing that relationship is the give money away - and do it anonymously. It's not about being thanked, it's about doing something good for someone else and at the same time...
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Oct. 22, 2024

Ep. 82: Escaping the "Shoulds" and Redesigning Your Life, with Amy Kemp

This episode is a life-changer. Amy Kemp joins Cheryl today to talk about the "should" energy we often use on ourselves. I have to... I need to... I should... These are obligation statements coming from our subconscious beliefs about what life should look like. How can we switch to, "I get to...," or "I want to..."? Amy shares a visual and a verbal method to interrupt our thought habits. If we're not going to "should on ourselves" then how can we make decisions in life...
Oct. 18, 2024

The Power of Affirmations with "But" (OMG Take Five)

Affirmations are one of my favorite tools for transforming your mindset and belief about various aspects of your life. But, if your brain immediately argues with you as soon as you affirm something about great success or exciting things happening, you are losing the benefit of the affirmation.

What to do? Include a "but" in the middle!

Today I'm sharing a method for creating affirmations that you actually CAN believe, get excited about, and use over and over again to start moving toward to you...
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Oct. 15, 2024

Ep. 81: How to Ask Powerful Questions that Help You Change Your Perspective and Change Your Life

Perspective is powerful. We all look at the world through a lens of our own experiences and our own core beliefs - about how the world works, our abilities, what's possible, etc.

So, how can we change that perspective if we see that we're holding ourselves back or if we'd like to grow and change?

We can use powerful questions.

Luann Horobin, Executive & Leadership Coach, joins me today to explain what exactly powerful questions are - and why they can help us.

If you think about it, you may f...
Oct. 11, 2024

Your Brain, Creativity, and How to Remember Your Great Ideas (OMG Take Five)

Do you get creative ideas or solve a tough problem while doing something else, like walking, showering, driving, doing the dishes, etc.? I definitely do.

Today I'm sharing with you WHY that happens (hint: your subconscious brain is occupied), and HOW to actually remember that great idea that can flit away quickly.

I like to text myself! :)

We can also throw it all the way back to episode 2 and the benefits of walking, because the two things are very much linked.

Let me know what you do to re...
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Oct. 8, 2024

Ep. 80: Personal Branding and Creating Your Personal Style with Cyndy Porter

When you get dressed in the morning, do you think about how you are presenting yourself throughout the day? Are you happy with what you see?

Cyndy Porter of Success Thru Style joins me today to help us figure out what a personal brand it and how to create that with style choices.

You'll hear us talk about choosing five adjectives to describe how you'd like to come across to the world - and then how to put that in practice with your clothing and accessories choices. I found this to be such a fu...
Oct. 4, 2024

Sports Psychology and Pickleball (OMG Take Five)

If you are picking up a sport or activity for fun... for relaxation... for moving your body, and you don't necessarily want to compete at a high level, are you able to also avoid being overly pessimistic and negative when the game doesn't go so well? I catch myself regularly being WAY too hard on myself when just playing a friendly game - and in today's episode I'm talking about golf and pickleball, for example. What we speak about and expect is what our brains look for. So, if you are ...
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Oct. 1, 2024

Ep. 79: Your Morning Routine to Wake Up Happy

Do you wake up ready to enjoy the day or do you wake up with dread and worry? We all have some bad days, but if your thought habit is to immediately spiral into worry thoughts as soon as you open your eyes, this habit will affect your energy, you mood, your personal interactions, and even your health over time. The good news? You can change your morning attitude habit. This week I'm walking you through a very simple morning routine that will shift your mindset to be open and ready for a good ...
Sept. 27, 2024

Should you Trust Your Instincts or Be Empathetic? Lessons from The Bachelorette (OMG Take Five)

Do you struggle with how to trust your instincts? I have a treat for you today - listener feedback! Jill from the US shared that she often struggles between trusting her gut and listening to her intuition versus being empathetic and looking at things from another perspective.

Check out the Take Five episode two weeks ago on empathy that she is responding to.

I'm a reality competition show fan, so I threw in an observation from The Bachelorette as well. :) If you are struggling between trusting...
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Sept. 24, 2024

Ep. 78: The Tip for Emotions in Menopause That Made My Jaw Drop

In this episode of OMG Teach Me, we dive deep into the emotional and psychological effects of perimenopause and menopause with expert Bev Kemp, a certified menopause doula and coach.

Bev shares her personal journey through severe menopausal transitions and offers practical advice on how to navigate mood swings, anxiety, depression, and even rage that many women experience.

We explore holistic solutions—from exercise and nutrition to mindset shifts and support systems—that can help women not on...
Sept. 20, 2024

Waking Up Hungry? What You Need to Know for Good Sleep (OMG Take Five)

We all want to sleep through the night, or even fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, or even be able to get back to sleep easily when we wake up, right?

Cherie Tripp joined me for episode 22 of OMG Teach Me (listen here) and gave some great tips for sleep hygiene and healthy sleep. After that episode, questions came up about hunger at night. What should we do if we wake up hungry?

Well, there's an easy answer: hydrate.

Listen in for a listener's story as she tried (and then stopped tryi...
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Sept. 17, 2024

Ep. 77: What is Reiki? Energy Healing and Clearing Emotional Blocks

In this episode of OMG Teach Me, host Cheryl Fischer sits down with energy healer Donna Wallace, who has over 25 years of experience in energy healing and Reiki.

You've enjoyed OMG Teach Me episodes about EFT Tapping, intuition, affirmations and more. Along the way you've asked me about Reiki and energy healing - so let's learn!

We're talking about what Reiki is all about, how it helps clear emotional blocks, and why energy healing is more than just a buzzword. Donna explains how energy impact...
Sept. 13, 2024

Perspective: Step into Someone Else's Shoes (OMG Take Five)

In this episode, we explore the power of perspective and how our experiences, beliefs, and personalities shape how we see the world. Learn why a change of perspective can transform relationships, improve communication, and help us realize that we often don’t know the full story—whether on social media, at work, or in personal life.

Whether you have challenging relationships in your professional life or person life, or you simply want to be a better communicator and have more empathy, let's talk...
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Sept. 10, 2024

Ep. 76: Intuition 101: Ask the Right Questions to Tune Into Your Inner Guidance with Cristiana Blasutta

Discover how to unlock your inner wisdom and strengthen your intuition in this transformative episode. Join Cheryl Fischer and special guest, intuitive coach Cristiana Blasutta, as they dive deep into what intuition really is, how to recognize it, and practical ways to practice and trust it daily.

Learn how to ask powerful questions to gain insights into your thoughts and emotions, and hear Cristiana’s expert tips for tuning into your gut instincts with clarity and confidence and trusting your ...
Sept. 6, 2024

Does Your Success Take Away From Others? (OMG Take Five)

Does it seem as if friends are jealous of your success? Are you jealous of others' success? Does it all seem like a big competition? Do you self-sabotage because you don't want to make someone feel bad? (Maybe...?) Let's talk about the fact that one person's success does not take away from anyone else. If you have a lit candle, and you light others' candles, now there is more light. Our goal: stay out of the comparison and competition traps. I hope this reminder helps! Find all so...
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Sept. 3, 2024

Ep. 75: Gen X Women at Midlife - From Empty Nest to Aging Parents and Everything In Between

Welcome back to OMG Teach Me! In this episode, we’re diving deep into what it really means to be in midlife as a Gen Xer.

From the emotional rollercoaster of empty nest syndrome to the challenges of caring for aging parents, we’re exploring the unique struggles and triumphs that define our generation.

Discover why midlife is more than just a phase—it’s a powerful opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Whether you’re feeling the weight of the world or just want to laugh at the quirks of bei...
Aug. 30, 2024

Doing Things Your Own Way is Powerful (OMG Take Five)

In this episode of OMG Teach Me, we dive into why you don’t have to do things the same way others do to find success. Discover how to chart your own path, trust your intuition, and make decisions that are right for you, without feeling pressured to follow the crowd.

Whether you’re navigating career choices, lifestyle changes, or parenting, this episode will empower you to embrace your unique journey and find what truly works for you. Tune in to learn how to listen to advice, evaluate it, and co...