If you've ever felt like you have big goals but you lack the motivation to consistently act on them, you'll love today's episode with business, life & performance coach Lindsey Mango! Among many strategies, we talk about how you might need to go a little deeper to find that thing that keeps you going, even when you don't feel like it!

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I have my own personal business coach on the show today! Austin Netzley, best-selling author and founder of 2x, is on the show sharing top success strategies that apply to life, health and achievement in every arena!

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Learn more about 2x.

Today we have another episode of our special Q&A! We have a number of great feedback from listeners that we're tackling in this episode, as well as a few not-so-good ones that are a bit hard to face.

Nevertheless, it's going to be an interesting episode diving into deeper and more open conversations on important topics!

This Saturday's winner gets an Audible giftcard! We announce who wins at the end of the episode - make sure to stay tuned for that! audibletrial.com/primalpotential

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Success isn't that complicated. We often create complication where simplicity is available. Today we're diving into a simple success maxim. Don't miss it!

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2020 Is a year of ACTION! Today we're diving into tools, tips and strategies for becoming a person of action!

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Today's episode is a mix of conversations on mindset, motivation, and self-awareness! These factors are the paths to YES and it's important that you focus on them. Join us as we tackle this on this Q&A episode!

Here's the link we mentioned in the episode to get a free 30-day trial of Audible and your 1st book free: audibletrial.com/primalpotential

Today's winner gets a box of EnergyPlus!

We're answering these questions in today's episode:

• How do you get your fasting blood sugar so low?
• What choices can I make to be a positive me?
• Consistency is something that I battle with. I start strong but then the motivation fades. What can I do to maintain that motivation?
• What are the examples of identity journaling questions?
• Why do I keep repeating the same old habits?
• How do I keep my daily intake low in carbs but still take in 21g of fiber???

Win our next giveaways by leaving a review of the Primal Potential podcast on our Apple Podcasts page, leaving a review of  Chasing Cupcakes on Amazon, and/or tagging us on Facebook and Instagram and share with us your favorite episode of the program!

The winner of today's giveaway gets a box of EnergyPlus!

You can send us your questions here!

Worry gets in the way. We give too much time and energy to what Dale Carnegie refers to as accumulated yesterdays and fearful tomorrows. In today's episode, we're talking about actionable steps to change that.

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I HIGHLY recommend the book How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie. You can even listen to it on Audible! In fact, if you're new to audible, use this link to get a free 30-day trial AND your first book free!

If we begin to assess and respond to warning signs of impending health problems, we can create a buffer against many health challenges. The key is, we have to know what these warning signs are and where we stand.

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It's a listener Q&A episode! We're focusing on one of those "hard pills to swallow" and that is the fact that emotional eating doesn't really soothe anything. In this episode we're discussing the difference between finding a distraction and creating solution.

Today's giveaway winner gets $20 gift card to Butcher Box!

This Saturday we're answering these questions:

• How do I get myself to consistently lean toward more positive, productive, thought processes?
• How do you stop using food to soothe hurts?
• How can I save money in a way that doesn’t make me feel stressed?
• How can I keep myself on a schedule?
• How do you start a meditation habit?
• I have heard you mention a few times that you have a goal this year of (I’m summarizing here, please forgive as it’s been a while since I heard you talk about it) creating more meaningful connections, better relationships, and being less task focused when it comes to your boyfriend. Something like this, right? Do you talk about this in more depth anywhere? I can totally relate to this and it is definitely an area in my life that I can improve. Wanting to know and learn more about what you’re doing.

Found out today's winner of Butcher Box at the end of the episode!

Here's how you can win our giveaways: leave a review of the Primal Potential podcast on our Apple Podcasts page, let us know about what you think of Chasing Cupcakes on Amazon, and/or tag us on Facebook and Instagram and let us know about your favorite episode of the program!

Got questions for us? Send them here!

Ladies! Whether you are pre-menopausal or post-menopausal, we ALL have a monthly hormonal cycle. When you eat for your cycle, you feel better! Increase your energy, improve focus, decrease hunger & cravings just by making a few small adjustments based on where you are in your monthly cycle.

I'm so excited to have Brooke Thomas back on the show! Too many people are "fine". Things are "okay". People are living a fine life, even a good life, but not a life they love.

Oftentimes, setting a bigger vision feels weird. We're unsure of ourselves and make decisions based on how others might respond to the moves we make. That means living small!

In this converation with Brooke Thomas, we talk about how to create clarity for your life and how to respond to yourself as you start going through the fears, doubts and dramas.

Be on the lookout for Brooke's new podcast - the Live Out Loud Show launches this week and as soon as it's life, we'll link to it here!

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One of the topics we're focusing on in this Saturday's Q&A is NUMBERS - the thing you see on the scale, on your bank account, or on anything else that contributes to your life and mindset. How do you face these figures? What does 'avoidance isn't refuge' mean when it comes to these numbers? Join us as we tackle the topic in this episode!

Here's the complete list of questions we're answering today:

• I would love your opinion on tracking body composition and weight. I'm working with a counselor who wants me to avoid numbers altogether, as she thinks I try to over-control these variables. However, I believe that avoiding these numbers is hiding from them. You once said "avoidance isn't refuge" in the 12WT and it's always stuck with me. I think it's important to train myself to be able to face the numbers and have an objective, non-dramatic response to them regardless of what they are. I also think it's important to have an objective measure of progress so I can re-evaluate whether or not what I'm doing is working. On the other hand, I also feel a reasonable amount of stress at the thought of letting go of numerical measures of progress altogether, so maybe she's onto something. What are your thoughts?
• What are some physically actionable activities to ride out cravings?
• How do I stop self-sabotage and procrastination from keeping me from identifying what I truly want in my life?
• I'd love to hear tips for facing the plateau- after sustained effort, there is a point where the scale seems stuck- (or broken!) How do you maintain focus to have the positive belief that it will happen with sustained effort?
• What’s your thoughts on nut consumption? I absolutely love them, so if you are pro-nut, when would Be the best time to eat them and with what?

Today's giveaway winner gets a bottle of mood+! We announce the winner at the end of the episode!

We have a giveaway every Saturday! Here's how you can join and win:

• Leave a review of the podcast on our Apple Podcasts page,
• Leave a review of Chasing Cupcakes on Amazon
• Tag us on Facebook and Instagram and let us know about your favorite episode of the program!

Here's the Primal Potential Facebook page we talked about in the episode.

Do you have any questions that you would like us to answer in the next listener Q&A? You can submit it here!

Taking action isn't the same as creating a solution. Respond to a problem isn't the same as solving it. Are you exhausting yourself with fruitless effort? I want us all to commit to making this a year of ACTION instead of a year of learning. Let's make this a year of CHANGE. If you need a little fire about taking action, this is the episode for you!

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Order an unsigned copy or get your copy on Kindle or Audible! If you shop through audibletrial.com/primalpotential you can get your 1st month with Audible AND your first book free!

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Creating change and taking your life to the next level absolutely requires that you have a growth mindset and not a fixed mindset.

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Growth Mindset Books Mentioned in Today's Episode

Mindset by Carol Dweck

The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday

Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton

As we usher in the new year, we're doing something new in today's episode! This Saturday we're diving into the great feedback we have received as well as the more critical or personal ones, that can be tough to process. By doing this once a month, we hope to welcome deeper and more open conversations on perspective, communication, and the ability to let things go.

It's also our goal to take you with us on the nitty-gritty of the podcast - from the thought process to the decision-making - and WHY we do what we do!

Join us as we tackle these interesting topics in today's episode!

We announce this week's lucky winner of Energy+ at the end of the episode! Make sure to stay tuned for that.

Be the winner of our next giveaway by leaving a review of the Primal Potential podcast on our Apple Podcasts page, letting us know about what you think of Chasing Cupcakes on Amazon, and/or by tagging us on Facebook and Instagram to share your favorite episode of the program!

Let's get your mind right for 2020! Create clarity and momentum with this workshop-style episode full of questions! Get a pen & let's get started!

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To learn more about & register for the Winter 12 Weeks to Transformation, please click here!

We're jumping into the New Year with a bonus episode to help you wake up to possibility and potential!

Let's gear up for a new year and a new decade by diving into 4 essential keys to creating change in your life!

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It's time for a Q&A episode! Today it's all about the motivation that comes from the inside and the motivation that is generated from external factors. How do they differ and why is it important to focus on striving to have the motivation that comes from the inside? We have the answers in this episode!

For the 700th episode, we're having 7 giveaways! We're giving away 2 Fabletics gift cards, 2 bottles of digestive enzymes, 2 bottles of probiotics, and 1 signed copy of Chasing Cupcakes! All winners will be chosen from listeners who will leave a review of the Primal Potential podcast on our Apple Podcasts page AND listeners who will tag Elizabeth on Facebook and Instagram to share their favorite episode of the program!

Announcement of winners is on January 7th and 9th!

Registration for the 12 Weeks to Transformation - Winter is closing in a few days! Join the waitlist now!

Here's the list of the questions we're answering in this Saturday episode:

• Love your podcast! What episode do you recommend someone starting out to listen to first?
• How do I start to generate the motivation inside me instead of depending on it from outside?
• How to get yourself to actually, consistently do the work needed?
• How do I give up what I want today for the long term goal?
• I struggle with time management with 4 young kiddos that I stay home full time with and trying to start my own business. I guess time management advice.

We're having 7 giveaways to celebrate the 700th episode! We're giving away 2 Fabletics gift cards, 2 bottles of digestive enzymes, 2 bottles of probiotics, and 1 signed copy of Chasing Cupcakes! All winners will be chosen from listeners who will leave a review of the Primal Potential podcast on our Apple Podcasts page AND listeners who will tag Elizabeth on Facebook and Instagram to share their favorite episode of the program!

Announcement of winners is on January 7th and 9th!

Registration for the 12 Weeks to Transformation - Winter is closing in a couple of days! Join the waitlist now!

In today's "How They Did It" interview, you'll hear from a pediatrician with a full life - she's a working mom who is also working on herself - and she opens up about how being more honest with yourself is the key to creating change in any area of your life! 

To learn more about or register for the Winter 2020 12 Weeks to Transformation, please click here. 

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2019 was a huge year for me - so many massive changes in my life and while they weren't all easy, I'm walking away having learned some of the biggest lessons of my life! Today, I'm sharing those lessons with you!

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Mindset plays a huge role in transformation. It is where it all STARTS. In today's Q&A episode we're covering important questions that come up when talking about mindset!

Here's the list of questions we're tackling today:

• How to turn my positive intentions into reality?
• What can I do or practice when I catch myself getting stuck in my own head?
• How do you change your mindset to where you don’t let the external and internal chatter trigger you?
• Can you talk about self-sabotage?
• The problem I have is that my boss at work keeps finding fault with my work and I think and worry about this constantly. I go over and over it in my head and dread going to work. I would value your advice on this, please.
• Why does my mind hate my body?

Today's giveaway winner receives Fabletics gift card! They just added outerwear and I love all of it. So whether it’s bras, socks, leggings, tops, sweatshirts or really awesome winter coats and jackets, I am a huge fan! I actually want to get a couple of their puffy vests. fabletics.com/primalpotential

Welcome 2020 by joining the 12 Weeks to Transformation - Winter! Registration is officially open!

1. We have giveaways every Saturday! There are three simple ways to win: leave a review on our Apple Podcasts page, or leave a review of Chasing Cupcakes, or you can even follow and tag me on Instagram or Facebook and tell me about your favorite episode of the show.

You can create MASSIVE success without motivation. It's true. Today, we'll talk about how.

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To register for & learn more about the Winter 2020 12 Weeks to Transformation, please click here.

In today's edition of "How They Did It" you'll hear a client describe how, specifically, she made journaling and affirmations work for her so she could get out of all-or-nothing thinking and create success!

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To learn more about and register for the Winter 12 Weeks to Transformation, please click here. 

"How do I get out of my own way?" is a question we often hear! Sometimes, the answer is more about what you're doing to get in your own way and if you're willing to create an improvement today. In today's episode we're digging deeper into this question and many more!

Registration for the 12 Weeks to Transformation - Winter is finally open! It's going to be a great way to start 2020!

We're answering these questions in this week's Q&A:

• I’m wondering if you have any lunch ideas and your reasons for choosing the ingredients etc. I often find lunch time the hardest part of my day for making good choices and would love some suggestions.
• Where do I start?
• I would like to know how many journals you have. Do you keep separate journals for your food and HEC  tracking, then another for Identity? Another for gratitude? Another for money?
• Do you cook your salmon cakes before you freeze them?
• How do I get out of my own way?
• I was wondering if you could give some advice on how to find a credible Life Coach Certification program. There are so many online to choose from and since you are in this business, I would love to hear your input. By the way, would you mind sharing where you received your life coaching training?

Congratulations to today's winner of a box of turmeric latte from Four Sigmatic! We made the exciting announcement by the end of the episode - stay tuned for that!

Registration for the 12 Weeks to Transformation - Winter is finally open! It's going to be a great way to start 2020!