Health & Wellness at Work with Marina Krivonossova

09/03/24 • 33 min

In today's episode, I chat with Marina Krivonossova, founder of Retold, a successful B2B content marketing agency. We discuss her unconventional, non-linear path to career success, the power of family support, and how Marina built a business that aligns with her desired lifestyle. Marina shares valuable tips on assessing company culture and managing difficult work situations. Plus, we dive into the importance of clear communication in maintaining wellness at work.

I also share a personal update about my transition from freelancing to a full-time hybrid work model, its challenges, and how I'm settling in and returning to intentionally choosing activities that benefit my health and wellness instead of getting trapped in a shame spiral.

Key Takeaways:

Follow Your Passion: Marina's transition from a STEM focus to marketing showcases the importance of following your passion, even if it means deviating from traditional paths. It's crucial to align your career with what genuinely excites you.
Prioritize Wellness: Marina emphasizes creating a sustainable work-life balance. She advises checking company culture and turnover rates on LinkedIn before taking a job and stresses the importance of open communication about work expectations.
Advocate for Yourself: Whether you're transitioning to a new role or managing a difficult work situation, it's essential to prioritize your health and wellness. Marina shares valuable tips on emotionally disconnecting from stressful work environments and communicating effectively with managers.

About Marina Krivonossova
Marina Krivonossova is a Content Marketing Specialist & Founder of the B2B Content Marketing agency Retold. With an extensive background in marketing, including content, social media, branding, and more, Marina opted for the agency approach after working in marketing leadership roles with companies in several different verticals. Today, she is passionate about bringing the power of storytelling and innovation into the world of content marketing to help companies solidify strategies that get results.

Connect with Marina
LinkedIn: @marina-krivonossova
Website: retoldmarketing.com
Instagram: @retold_marketing
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Key Takeaways:

Follow Your Passion: Marina's transition from a STEM focus to marketing showcases the importance of following your passion, even if it means deviating from traditional paths. It's crucial to align your career with what genuinely excites you.
Prioritize Wellness: Marina emphasizes creating a sustainable work-life balance. She advises checking company culture and turnover rates on LinkedIn before taking a job and stresses the importance of open communication about work expectations.
Advocate for Yourself: Whether you're transitioning to a new role or managing a difficult work situation, it's essential to prioritize your health and wellness. Marina shares valuable tips on emotionally disconnecting from stressful work environments and communicating effectively with managers.

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Spirituality, Authentic Connection & Wellness with Jody Brown

My guest today is Jody Brown from Seneca Falls, NY.

Jody Brown is the founder of Wholly Education, a business dedicated to empowering individuals to reach their full potential by nourishing the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of changing the world, one person at a time. Jody is passionate about guiding people through life transitions as a Reiki Master, a Meditation Instructor, a Certified Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and a non-denominational Wedding Officiant specializing in non-traditional and custom ceremonies in the Finger Lakes area. In addition, Jody leads Women’s Health and Wellness Retreats and is also a Suzuki Piano Instructor. Her motto is “Peace through Music and Meditation.”

Jody is hosting a women’s spirituality conference in Seneca Falls, NY on Saturday, September 28th from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm called “Spirituality in Action.” The keynote speaker for this event is Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner.

Workshop options include:

Spiritual Nutrition: How to Use Food to Intensify Your Energy Flow
Creative Intentions
Descent of Inanna: Finding the Root of the Problem
Tapping Into the Power of Awe
Journaling as Prayer
Creating Sacred Spaces with Plants and Animals
Voyage to Inner Strength – Spirit Writing
Becoming Thrivers: Exploring Your Healing Journey
1 Minute Meditation – Express Route!

To register for the conference, you can email Jody at [email protected].

Registration fee:

$50 (received by August 31st)
$75 (September 1st to September 21st)
$100 (after September 21st)

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Is It SIBO? Jen Yundt Coles Explains The Often Overlooked Gut Condition

In this episode, I sit down with Jen Yundt Coles, The SIBO Coach, an AFMC Certified Functional Medicine and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and the creator of the Hydrogen Sulfide Solutions program. Jen shares her journey through childhood health issues and adult gut struggles, culminating in a transformative moment that led her to functional medicine.

Our conversation dives deep into SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), exploring its many symptoms—both digestive, like bloating and gas, and non-digestive, such as anxiety and brain fog. Jen offers invaluable advice on diagnosing and treating SIBO, emphasizing a holistic approach that includes gut preparation before antibiotics, support during treatment, and ongoing post-treatment care.

We also delve into practical strategies for managing stress, the importance of energy management, and how tools like Human Design and the Enneagram can foster self-awareness and self-acceptance.

Whether you're facing digestive issues or chronic stress, or simply want to explore holistic wellness approaches, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration.

Join us as we navigate the chaos and strive for better health together. And be sure to grab Jen's FREE Peak Performance Gut Health guide at www.thesibocoach.com.
About Jen Yundt Coles
Jen is an AFMC Certified Functional Medicine & Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and creator of the Hydrogen Sulfide Solutions program. Not only is she a SIBO survivor, but she is also a highly-trained, world-renowned expert in her field. Her passion is rooted in a decades-long self-healing journey & she loves to support those who feel stuck in a revolving door of infection. Jen is a mother of two active & creative teenagers. She is currently based in Sacramento & enjoys practicing tai chi and playing guitar for her sanity. She is a writer, and home renovator and is on a personal & professional mission to live a life with more energy, clarity, and real joy.
Connect with Jen
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thesibocoach.com
Instagram: @the.sibo.coach

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