See The Upside - Overcoming Obstacles and Doing Life a Little Better Everyday

Nina Blaicher

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See the Upside Podcast is all about seeing the good even when the hard moments happen. Inspired by real life challenges that led to awakenings, we explore ways to do life a little better every day, see the positive in every experience and share the wisdom and stories to inspire each other. Topics range from spirituality, healing, love, wellness, finance, friendship, personal growth, career development and anything else that makes our lives rich, full, happy and just plain good. Interviews are with real people who have thrived through adversity as well as experts in a variety of fields sharing best practices about how to find meaning and purpose in life's most difficult moments. Join the conversation and be inspired to move through life with a little more light, a lot of hope and the knowing that there are incredible, limitless possibilities ahead once you decide to see them.

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36. How to Rock a Reinvention of your Life with Wendy Battles of Reinvention Rebels

See The Upside - Overcoming Obstacles and Doing Life a Little Better Everyday

06/25/22 • 53 min

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Have you ever thought about reinventing yourself? Or maybe you've been forced into a reinvention from life circumstances like divorce. Either way, there is a way to graciously, enthusiastically, beautifully, ROCK a reinvention.
Reinventions are opportunities, if you choose to see them that way. They can be an incredible way to evolve and uplevel in ways you had previously only dreamed of. You truly can be anything and everyone you've ever wanted to, you just need to follow a few simple rules to make it all happen.
This week on the podcast we have the beautiful Wendy Battles who works for Yale University by day and hosts the inspiring podcast, Reinvention Rebels by night. Wendy highlights stories about women who have reinvented their lives late in life. These women have done everything from traveling the world, launching a modeling career, running marathons, and so much more.
In the interview we discuss the ways to successfully navigate your own reinvention whether it's post divorce, or just because you want to make a change.
We discuss:

The 5 steps to rock a reinvention
How to get inspired to change
Why your authentic self is always wanting to reinvent
It's never to late to live out your dreams
How to tap into your true self
And a whole lot more.

Connect with See The Upside:
Website - www.SeetheUpside.com
Instagram - @see.theupside
Facebook - See The Upside
Connect with Wendy:
Website: https://reinventionrebels.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reinventionrebels/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReinventionRebelsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyabattles/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelsReinvent

Connect with See The Upside:
Website - www.SeetheUpside.com
Instagram - @see.theupside
Facebook - See The Upside
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35. The Incredible Power of Shifting your Mindset and Loving Yourself - with Jevon Wooden

See The Upside - Overcoming Obstacles and Doing Life a Little Better Everyday

06/06/22 • 63 min

5.0

Jevon is a leader, mentor, connector and all around inspiration.
Growing up in extreme poverty in upstate NY, the odds were against him. He found himself going down a negative path with looming jail time and nothing but dead ends in his future.
Somehow, thankfully, just as Jevon faced up to 7 years in jail, he had a sudden awakening, which changed the course of his life and gave him a second chance to rewrite everything.
He found purpose, accountability, hope and most importantly, self worth and self love. He realized that he could change his life, and it was up to him to decide when, where and how to do it.
Jevon never did jail time. Instead, he went on to go to college, then the army, then got an MBA and became a go to expert in cyber security. And now he uses his story and knowledge to help others overcome insurmountable odds and realize their best lives and help them puruse and manifest their dreams..
We talk about many key factors to turning life around, getting what you want, and stepping into a life of purpose and generosity. There's SO much here. It might be my favorite interview so far.
In the interview we cover:

Discovering the power we actually have over our own lives and how it can change your experience completely
Finding spirituality on your own terms and letting go of needing to connect to God through the way we’ve been taught
Why spirituality might be the missing peace to get to self love
How being a leader can help you discover the best version of yourself
Living life for the greatest benefit of all involved and why it will benefit you
How to shift from perfectionism to a finding the lesson mindset
Understanding that failure is a necessary part of success
The importance of believing something is possible in order to make it happen
Approaching success with an attitude of service
Embodying the person you want to be and becoming it
The limitlessness of success and abundance
Why so many people struggle with loving themselves
The simple power of positive statements, compliments and smiling

Full show notes and links: https://www.seetheupside.com/sober-vibes
Connect with See The Upside:
Website - www.SeetheUpside.com
Instagram - @see.theupside
Facebook - See The Upside

Connect with Jevon:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livenotloathe/
Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jevonwooden/
Website - https://livenotloathe.com/
Youtube.- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0m28CIcpQdlgNBmV0H22LA

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33. Why It Matters to Honor the Uniqueness of our Bodies with Holistic Nutritionist Sarah Steward

See The Upside - Overcoming Obstacles and Doing Life a Little Better Everyday

05/19/22 • 62 min

5.0

Our bodies are totally unique. Once we get in tuned to our own specific needs and starting paying attention, we finally get to feeling good. We understand how and when to eat, and uplevel our eating experience from just eating to nourishing. When we get intentional, grateful and connected to our food and bodies, we figure out how to make them really blossom. It's here that the struggle with our bodies ends, and the celebration and appreciation begins.

Sarah Steward of the Nutrition Steward it a Holistic Nutritionist and Holistic Health Practitioner. Sarah helps her clients learn their body's unique needs by providing a personalized lifestyle and nutrition recommendations so they can manage their systems and live a full life. She takes a mind body spirit approach that is simple, gentle yet so incredibly brilliant. This is what our bodies needs. For us to connect and respond accordingly.

In the interview we discuss:

The importance of our uniqueness and how it factors into health and wellness
GI issues and how they relate to our emotional health
How to prioritize health on a budget
Getting intentional while eating and why it matters
Why gratitude affects our health
Why Sarah doesn't believe in diets, but focuses on eating one meal at a time
How to honor what your body is telling you
What cravings really mean
The detox that you've actually want to do

Full show notes and links: https://www.seetheupside.com/33-sarah

Connect with See The Upside:
Website - www.SeetheUpside.com
Instagram - @see.theupside
Facebook - See The Upside

Connect with Sarah:
Instagram - @thenutritionsteward
Facebook - @charlotteholisticnutrition
Podcast - Learn Your Body
Website - www.nutritionsteward.com

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and/or leave a review on Itunes or Spotify. Your input and support is inspiring and SO appreciated!
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30. Getting Love Right This Time Around with Relationship Coach Roy Biancalana

See The Upside - Overcoming Obstacles and Doing Life a Little Better Everyday

03/10/22 • 70 min

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If you've been through divorce or a significant break up, you may have some work to do to get into Relationship Shape. Spending the time to understand yourself and the ways you show up in relationships can make ALL the difference between repeating old patterns and attracting a deep, intimate connection that brings incredible joy and fulfillment.

Roy's been there. Through his own relationship journey he learned how to look at himself, get honest and clear about the areas where he wanted to do better and developed a system to help others do the same.

In the interview we talk about:

Why it's not about "finding the right person" but rather looking within
How to know if you're emotionally available and how to know if someone ELSE is emotionally available
Why rebound relationships happen, what they mean and why they usually don't last
Why looking within is the key to healing from break ups and showing up authentically in future relationships
The way your past comes into play in relationships - how it can help and how it can cause problems
How to continue to grow and change while dating
How dating is like sports - it's all about letting go of the past and clearing your mind for success moving forward
Why pain isn't always bad and how to use it to grow and facilitate change
Why understanding what you are feeling is crucial to success in relationships and how to do it
How blame can keep you stuck and why forgiveness is the path to letting go

Full show notes and links: https://www.seetheupside.com/30-roy-biancalana

Connect with See The Upside:
Website - www.SeetheUpside.com
Instagram - @see.theupside
Facebook - See The Upside

Connect with Roy:
Website - https://coachingwithroy.com/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/coachingwithroy
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-attracting-lasting-love-podcast/id1561528328

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and/or leave a review on Itunes or Spotify. Your input and support is inspiring and SO appreciated!
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34. Feeling the Sober Vibes - Getting Real about Going Sober with Courtney Anderson

See The Upside - Overcoming Obstacles and Doing Life a Little Better Everyday

05/30/22 • 45 min

Ever thought about going sober? I've got several friends and family members who have either drastically cut down or stopped drinking all together. I personally have dialed it back big time from my 20's and 30's. To me, I love the clarity, the way my body feels and the amazing sleep I get!

But there may be things about going sober that you don't know. Like when to do it, or what is the hardest part, what to expect from your body, how long does it take to feel good, how do you know if you have a problem, can you still have fun, will you like yourself? Will you even know yourself?

Courtney Anderson is here to help. She hosts a podcast called Sober VIbes which dives deep into the good, the bad and the just plain hard about going sober. Her frank honesty and incredible sense of humor show us that you CAN get through the really difficult things and not only survive, but thrive.

In the interview we discuss:

Why you don't have to be an alcoholic to want to stop drinking
Why it takes so much energy to be an alcoholic
How you may get to your breaking point with alcohol and what all people who do have in common
The cravings you may get when you quit drinking that you might not be expecting
How to handle if your partner has a drinking issue
What Courtney says about AA and other similar programs
The surprising connection between drinking and eating disorders
Tools to stay on track if you stop drinking

Full show notes and links: https://www.seetheupside.com/sober-vibes
Connect with See The Upside:
Website - www.SeetheUpside.com
Instagram - @see.theupside
Facebook - See The Upside

Connect with Courtney:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/courtney___andersen/
https://www.instagram.com/sober.vibes/?hl=en
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2262950617262664
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/courtney___andersen
Podcast - Sober Vibes
Website - https://www.courtneyrecovered.com/

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25. How to find balance and empowerment financially in your marriage - with Rob Cook of Contenders Wanted

See The Upside - Overcoming Obstacles and Doing Life a Little Better Everyday

11/13/21 • 51 min

Is it possible to have balance between love and money? Can we be equals in a marriage when one person makes more money or even all of the household income? What are the best ways to enter into a marriage with a healthy, open, wholistic perspective on finances? How can we get on the same page if we have different money values and experiences - can a marriage like that work out?
We all have our ideas about money and our knowledge and baggage around finance that we bring to relationships. In this interview with Rob Cook, we talk about the best way to approach money issues in a marriage from a male perspective and from the perspective of a financial planner. We even dive into how to select a financial planner and how trust is more important than which financial planner you select.

Money is one of the most important dynamics in a marriage - as we see with the many divorces that happen related to financial issues. What if there was a way to have it all - money, success, health, faith AND a good marriage. You can.
In this episode, we discuss how.
Link to full show notes: https://www.seetheupside.com/24-contenders-wanted

Connect with See The Upside Online:
Website - www.SeetheUpside.com
Instagram - @see.theupside
Facebook - See The Upside

Connect with Rob :
Website - https://www.contenderswanted.com/
Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/contenderswanted/
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contenders-wanted/id1530502274
Email - rob@contenderswanted.com
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26. How a More Plant Based Life can Make you Feel Amazing with Miriam Hahn of You Care Self Care

See The Upside - Overcoming Obstacles and Doing Life a Little Better Everyday

12/19/21 • 43 min

When it comes to health and wellness, we can probably all do a little bit better. Not only is it good for our health, but when we eat and live better we FEEL better.
I have always been a firm believer in treating my body well. This is where healing begins. When we start with FEELING good, we are in the very best place to get all the other things - heart, mind and spirit aligned to a good place as well.
Getting started is so much easier than you think! It's actually quite simple - eat more plants and add nutritious foods in! Get curious and creative and most importantly - have fun with it and know that this is a gift you are giving to yourself.
In this episode I interview Wellness Coach Miriam Hahn, know for her beautiful, inspiring and creative Instagram recipes. She makes eating well look easy - AND most importantly fun and delicious!
In this episode we discuss -

How to be back to basics
How to make sense of diets and eating well (hint! It's a lot simpler than we are making it out to be!)
Where to get started with a lifestyle change
It's not about dieting, but about a healthy way of life
Easy ways you can incorporate more variety and creativity into your meals
How probiotics work
Why health and wellness is something in our lives we can learn and grow within
How fiber comes into play and why it's so crucial

This is the perfect time of year to take a pause and make some simple shifts that can change your overall energy and enthusiasm. Who wouldn't want to feel better everyday! I've accepted Miriam's challenge to try a new recipe each week. I hope you find a new way to feel better from this episode too.
Link to full show notes: https://www.seetheupside.com/26-miryam-hahn

Connect with See The Upside Online:
Website - www.SeetheUpside.com
Instagram - @see.theupside
Facebook - See The Upside

Connect with Miriam :
Website - https://www.youcare-selfcare.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/youcare.selfcare/?hl=en
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/805257500311420/
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and/or leave a review on Itunes or Spotify. Your input and support is inspiring and SO appreciated!
xoxo

29. Letting Go of Old Stories about How You Should Live and Creating an Authentic Life You Love - with Life/Divorce Coach Shannon McGorry

See The Upside - Overcoming Obstacles and Doing Life a Little Better Everyday

02/20/22 • 71 min

Big life change like divorce can be a challenge - but it’s also an opportunity.
In this interview with Shannon McGorry, divorce and life coach, we explore all the ways divorce can be an invitation to recreate our lives and tear down the roadblocks and limiting beliefs about how our life should be once and for all.

We break down how to live life authentically, fully and as the best version ourselves. We dig into how to let go of the things that are holding us back and step into happiness, fulfillment and purpose.

We cover:

How to handle the many emotions and interacting with people who don’t understand what you're going through
Should you get a therapist OR a divorce coach or can they work together to help you?
Realizing we need different kinds of support and guidance in different seasons
How divorce or change is the invitation to finally get to know ourselves and what we really want from life now
Why putting ourselves first is really in service to all
Opening yourself up to limitless possibilities of who you are, what you can be and how you can live your life
How jealousy/envy can actually be an invitation to what your true desires are
Why growth is so uncomfortable but how it drives you forward
Why how we model managing challenges affects how our children will understand resilience and strength

Link to full show notes: https://www.seetheupside.com/29-shannon-mcgorry

Connect with See The Upside Online:
Website - www.SeetheUpside.com
Instagram - @see.theupside
Facebook - See The Upside

Connect with Shannon:
Website - https://www.lovestrengthandgrace.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovestrengthandgrace/
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and/or leave a review on Itunes or Spotify. Your input and support is inspiring and SO appreciated!
xoxo

Also Mentioned in this Episode:
Books:
The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
Option B – Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant
If the Buddah Dated - Charlotte Kasl

22. The Rules for Sex, Dating & Life After Divorce - with Author of "Available", Laura Friedman Williams

See The Upside - Overcoming Obstacles and Doing Life a Little Better Everyday

10/05/21 • 69 min

Laura Friedman Williams is the author of Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends, which has been a #1 bestseller on Amazon UK in books on Divorce, Romantic Relationships, and Memoirs.
She has written for Vogue UK and been interviewed on numerous podcasts. She lives in downtown Manhattan with her three children.
In the book Laura shares intimate and often humorous experiences of life after divorce. Through a series of events, Laura navigates the heartbreaking discovery of her husband's infidelity, managing the confusion her kids feel, rebuilding her heart and life, dating and awakening her sexuality, and finally, discovering the strong, resilient, complex and incredibly interesting person she has become.
In the Interview we discuss:

How to keep your mindset on the positive
How really hard experiences bring us back to incredible gratitude
Having patience in the early stages of divorce is key
Why apologies and accountability are so important to us and what to do when they don't happen
When the reality of what we believed our marriage was turns out to be different than what our partner thought
Dealing with letting go of the certainty of how we thought our life would look
Figuring out the rules of dating after divorce and how we learn to create our own rules
Sometimes you do everything right and things still don't work out
Losing yourself in a marriage and how we can find balance
The thrilling, devastating, heartbreaking, freeing feelings of divorce and the complexity of the emotions

Laura is open, kind, generous and loving but also fiery and empowered. She covers so many complex aspects of divorce in her story and I think every woman going through divorce should read this book.
It's powerful, inspiring and heartfelt, but also hilarious as hell.

Link to full show notes: https://www.seetheupside.com/22-laura-friedman-williams

Connect with See The Upside Online:
Website - www.SeetheUpside.com
Instagram - @see.theupside
Facebook - See The Upside

Connect with Laura :
Laura's Book - Link to Laura's book
Instagram - Follow Laura on Instagram
Facebook - Follow Laura on Facebook
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SIgn up here to learn more about our upcoming book club hosted by me AND the AUTHOR - Laura! to deep dive into all the fun and fierce topics in this book.

27. Letting go of the Old and Making Space for the New - Energetically Preparing for the Very Best Year Ever with Melanie Schier of Collaborative Healing

See The Upside - Overcoming Obstacles and Doing Life a Little Better Everyday

12/26/21 • 38 min

Many of us start the year off with lofty resolutions like losing weight or taking better care of ourselves. These are usually just symptoms of something bigger inside that needs to shift.

Often, we are missing out on the first step. The practice of reflecting on the past year, honoring and celebrating where we've come and what we've learned and accomplished. This also includes reviewing old stories, habits and even wounds that don't serve us anymore that may be ready to be let go.

How do we want to change?
What did we learn?
How did we show up?
Where can we release, shift, or lessen our load allowing us to move forward refreshed, renewed, wiser and lighter?

In this episode, I dive deep with Melanie Schier, Energetic Healer of Collaborative Healing and we explore how to release the past, rise to our best version of ourselves, get connected to our authenticity and make space for all the good things in the year ahead.

We also discuss -

How resolutions are different from intentions
Getting into the feeling of what you are looking to call in
Becoming aware of our own energy and how we are affected, triggers and influenced by old stories and the people around us
knowing when and how to take a pause and ground into yourself
Why connecting to your heart space and your authenticity is the way to manifesting everything you want
How important it is to step into our greatness and not play small
Why healing the past and letting go allows us to expand into infinite possibilities

I hope you take the time to really FEEL into the gratitude for all the lessons and amazing experiences of the past year, hard as many of them were, so that you can release them with grace and step confidently into the direction of your dreams and best life and year ever in 2022! That is EXACTLY what I plan to do.
Link to full show notes: https://www.seetheupside.com/27-melanie-schier-new-year

Connect with See The Upside Online:
Website - www.SeetheUpside.com
Instagram - @see.theupside
Facebook - See The Upside

Connect with Melanie :
Website - https://www.collaborative-healing.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/collaborativehealing/
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and/or leave a review on Itunes or Spotify. Your input and support is inspiring and SO appreciated!
xoxo