How do we build healthier food choices when we’re busy, tired and overwhelmed? It isn’t always the first thing we want to do, even though we know it will make us feel better in the long run. What if there was a better way? An easier way? There is, and I am so excited to share this episode I was featured on, on my friend Tiana Fech's podcast - The Part Time Jungle Podcast. Listen in as we talk about: Creating more time. How to find more time in our days, and outsourcing the things that don’t light us up.Eating healthier and exercising. The myths around both of these, and shares her best tips for incorporating more of each into our lives.Tips to have better food choices on hand. How we make better choices is through how prepared we allow ourselves to be.  Connect with Tiana and The Part-Time Jungle Community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parttimejungle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parttimejungle/Website: https://theparttimejungle.com 💫 Loved this episode? Share the love on social media and tag us @_healthhasnofinishline and let us know your fave takeaway! Subscribe + Rate + Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts as it helps us get into the ears and hearts of more listeners who need our message! We will see you next week! Dr. Abha Sharma --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Hey Friends! How are you? No, really, how are you? It's been a hot minute, and for those of you following my journey on the 'gram, you know that I recently moved and start working at a new clinic (which I am so excited for!). That said, we are back with another juicy episode... this one is all about boundaries and stress management—a topic that will never get old! As we transition through change personally, professionally, emotionally, it is crucial to cultivate strong boundaries and find ways to manage our emotional response to stress. Tune in to learn about alternative ways to manage stress and have loving yet firm boundaries.. . Feeling called to join the Radiate From Within Membership -- A membership that gets your access to all my masterclasses for the year (including any guest speaker classes) (payment plans available) or purchase one of the Self-Love Bundles we have available, hop in!   If this calls you in any way, we invite you to jump in, they are ✨🔥🧘🏻‍♀️ 💫 Loved this episode? Share the love on social media and tag us @_healthhasnofinishline and let us know your fave takeaway! Subscribe + Rate + Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts as it helps us get into the ears and hearts of more listeners who need our message! We will see you next week! Dr. Abha Sharma --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Hey friends! We are back with another guest episode, featuring my good friend, mentor, and creative strategist — Tania Jane Moraes Vaz @warriorlifecreative Today's episode is all about loving yourself and accepting yourself for who you are and expressing yourself fully. Tania's been a guest on the podcast before in Season 1, but this time, we are back and chatting about all things self-expression and human design. And I cannot wait for you to tune into this. Tania Jane is an 8x bestselling author, speaker, creative maven, content creator, and podcast host who helps women uncover and express their unique stories in a way that is compelling and authentic to them. ​After losing her way for a brief three years post-grad while working in corporate hedge funds, fintech, and marketing, she found her way back to her soul-calling of storytelling and self-expression through a series of “yes” ventures in the world of writing and publishing.  She is the founder of Warrior Life Creative Co—a holistic, full-scale creative agency specializing in nurture content marketing using mentorship, human design and energy healing, strategy—creating an ALL-IN-ONE experience for heart-inspired entrepreneurs and brands. 👉🏼Learn more about her story and journey through motherhood, entrepreneurship, and how human design helped her find deeper self-love, self-expression, and personal power. Feeling called to join the Radiate From Within Membership (payment plans available) or purchase one of the Self-Love Bundles we have available, hop in!   If this calls you in any way, we invite you to jump in, they are ✨🔥🧘🏻‍♀️ 💫 Loved this episode? Share the love on social media and tag us @_healthhasnofinishline and @warriorlifecreative and let us know your fave takeaway! Subscribe + Rate + Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts as it helps us get into the ears and hearts of more listeners who need our message! We will see you next week! Dr. Abha Sharma --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Hey Friends! How are you? No, really, how are you? It's been a hot minute, and January felt like a whole year passed by.  I am so excited to be back podcasting again and sharing some solo riffs on here about all things health, wellness, self-care, boundaries, and much much more! Today's episode is an oldie but goodie, an IG live that I hosted last year during the holidays but very much relevant to today. Have you ever had that “nudge” to go grab a snack that only makes you feel good (inside and out) in the moment? That was me last night. Hear how to cope with this and alternative strategies to dealing with stress  💫We are chatting about all things stress eating, and navigating the urge to stress-eat. It's no secret that we live in a stressful culture that prides itself on #hustlemode. And the last two years of the pandemic have further amplified mental, emotional, and physical stress. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with indulging in a feel-good snack or food, but it does become a concern if you continue to reach for food as a coping mechanism at the first sign of stress or a way to combat stress. Trust me, I know from personal experience. Tune in to learn about alternative ways to manage stress and curb emotional eating and stress-eating. Some of my fave ways to navigate stressful times and challenges are: - Exercise. Move that body. I cannot state this enough. Happy endorphins are all the rage and give you the same high that eating a sugary snack would! - Connect with a trusted friend or loved one. Speak to a therapist. Release those emotions in a healthy manner. - Journal. There is a powerful release that takes place somatically whenever you share your thoughts on paper. - Meditate. Even 5 minutes a day will work wonders for your mental health, nervous system, and emotional health. Increase this gradually every day. If you feel like you have no time to meditate, I promise you, you need to do so more! . . Feeling called to join the Radiate From Within Membership (payment plans available) or purchase one of the Self-Love Bundles we have available, hop in!   If this calls you in any way, we invite you to jump in, they are ✨🔥🧘🏻‍♀️ 💫 Loved this episode? Share the love on social media and tag us @_healthhasnofinishline and let us know your fave takeaway! Subscribe + Rate + Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts as it helps us get into the ears and hearts of more listeners who need our message! We will see you next week! Dr. Abha Sharma --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Hi Friends! We are back with Season 2 and more excited than ever to get this show on the road, pun intended! This season, you can expect the same incredible value, some dynamic and fun guests, and more solo episodes from me. I am finally ready to bring you on this journey with me and pull back the veil a bit.  Our first episode of Season 2 features my good friend, and Radiate From Within Membership Guest Speaker, Pooja Thaker @pjthaker29 ​Today's episode is all about "Activating your Inner Magic Through Human Design." And I cannot wait for you to experience Pooja and all her wisdom on this! Pooja is a pharmacist who went the unconventional route by transitioning to become a “farmacist”: one who dispenses spiritual wisdom, wellness tools, and mindset coaching to help women return back to their joyful selves again. As an IIN certified health coach, Reiki practitioner, and human design mentor, Pooja helps women achieve a total mind, body, soul, and spirit balance, inside out. She believes that we all have an inner child within us who is waiting to be embraced and unleashed. She helps you find your unique joyful prescription to living a life that is true to YOU. Pooja also hosts monthly moon circles in her women's empowerment group on Facebook: The Chandni Collective where you gather, meditate and connect with like-minded soul sisters. When she is not changing the world with her wisdom, she is nourishing herself with a cup of chai, tons of personal development and spiritual work, spending time with her husband and family, and of course, dancing her heart out to Bollywood music! 👉🏼 Learn more about her story, health and professional journey, and life before and after discovering and immersing herself in human design. Discover how to live a wholesome and healthy life according to your unique human design blueprint, how to eat, rest, regulate your emotions and nervous system, and nourish yourself based on who you were uniquely created to be. Feeling called to join the Radiate From Within Membership (payment plans available) or purchase one of the Self-Love Bundles we have available, hop in!   ​ ​If this calls you in any way, we invite you to jump in, they are ✨🔥🧘🏻‍♀️ ​💫 Loved this episode? Share the love on social media and tag us @_healthhasnofinishline and @iampoojathaker and let us know your fave takeaway! Subscribe + Rate + Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts as it helps us get into the ears and hearts of more listeners who need our message! We will see you next week! Dr. Abha Sharma --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

I know, I know! I said I was taking a break from the podcast when we finished our first season a couple of months ago, but this episode was jusst too good not to share! My incredible friend, Christina Whelan-Chabot of Matters of Movement had me featured as a guest on her podcast! This is a re-release of the same interview that airs on her podcast today! Go listen, learn, and come connect with us on Instagram @mattersofmovement and @_healthhasnofinishline and let us know what your takeaways were from this episode! Also, stay tuned as I gear up for a fiery, juicy, and exciting Season 2 coming soon in the new year!  Until next time, Dr. Abha Sharma --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Can you believe it? Tomorrow, September 30th is the 1 year Birthday of the HHNFL Podcast! This year has been filled with emotional and physical challenges. As someone who is a planner, dealing with the unexpected is not always easy. Knowing that I had this show to come back to every week to share and teach, as well as learn from my guests, has been so uplifting. To say that I have grown as a person would be an understatement. Thank you for all of your support - I SEE YOU. Every download, every subscription, rating, review, and DM - seeing and reading all of these fills me with joy. AND this podcast is listened to in close to a dozen countries across the world! Now, many of you ask me - "How do you do it, Abha? You’re a full-time physician, mom, wife, and entrepreneur." The answer is - I have (and continue to have) a tremendous amount of support. My husband is a huge supporter of the HHNFL Company and podcast! And I have an amazing team that I work with - Steph from Straight Arrow Consulting is my Podcast Manager, and Tania with Warrior Life Creative Agency is my Mentor and Team expert on Creative Content, Copywriting (and many more things). I love that I can work with these women AND have friendships with them! Today's episode shares key lessons I've learned over the last year: Learning not to “eat” my emotions is a process - and there may be times of deep sorrow where overindulging is needed. And is OK. Don’t expect “me” from others. I also dealt with the loss of a friendship that deeply impacted me, however, I grew from that because I learned that it is safe for me to live in my truth and communicate my feelings, without having any expectations of others. That they may have their own reaction that they are entitled to, even if I don’t feel it is warranted.I am in control of my choices.Forcing myself into clothes that no longer fit is not healthy. It leads to shame, stress, and then stress or binge eating. Invest in pieces that make you feel good, confident, and comfortable NOW.It’s okay to rest. We all need rest. Some of us, more than others. I learned this year that my Human Design is 2/5 Emotional Projector. And we need lots of alone time, rest and relaxation. If you’re curious about what Human Design(HD) is and what yours is - and how it impacts your health - the month of October we are having not one but TWO speakers in the Radiate From Within Membership talk about all things HD.Go with your instinct.It’s okay to mourn the person you were 6 months/1 year/5 years ago.Let go of the outcome. Fixating on what I think or want to happen is going to hinder my progress.Moving my body is VERY important. But do things that are fun for me.Go with the flow - it will take you to places in your life that you have envisioned - and also may never have imagined! I initially started 2021 off with Radiate From Within being a 4-month long Mastermind - and now it has transformed into a year-long membership! So now that I’ve shared with you my lessons over the past 12 months - I’d love to hear from you. What has 2021 taught you? How have you grown and what magical shifts have you made in your life? Share with me and tag us @_healthhasnofinishline -- I want to celebrate you! Until the next season, Sending you so much love and gratitude! Abha --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Hey friends! Hope you are doing well! This week on the podcast, we are back with a diamond from our vault— an oldie but goodie episode that first aired on December 16th, 2020 featuring Dr. Zarya Rubin, MD. We chatted about all things hormone health, adrenal fatigue, functional medicine, and getting to the root cause of stress and fatigue!⁠⁠ And of course, this episode is still relevant even today. In fact, it's one of our top-rated and most-listened-to episodes. ⁠Dr. Zarya Rubin is a Harvard-trained physician, Functional Medicine health coach, and CEO of Wild Lilac Wellness @wildlilacwellness—a boutique online health coaching practice in Portland, OR. She helps passionate women in midlife get to the root cause of their chronic health issues so that they can reduce symptoms, heal from the inside out, and truly thrive. Learn more about her THRIVE program, book an Initial Consultation, and grab her free guide: “5 Surprising Ways To Boost Your Energy” at www.wildlilacwellness.com.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Some key takeaways from this episode: 📦 Stop putting your hormones in a box. Health looks and feels different for everyone. Get a complete hormone panel test done to get the full picture and get to the root cause of hormonal imbalance. 👉🏼Close to 20% of women ages 18-64 report they are very tired or exhausted on most days of the week.⠀⠀ 📲 And with the terms “Adrenal Fatigue” all over social media, we are often quick to attribute our exhaustion to this, without looking at what the root cause(s) are. Causes can be stressors (mental, emotional, physical, environmental), lifestyle, nutrition, products we use, and also genetic. No one person has all of these as root causes. It can be a combination of one or many of the above factors. The goal should be to reduce our toxic overload, manage stress responses, and of course, fuel ourselves with nutrition, movement, and environments that fuel us and heal us, inside out. 😃 You’re going to love hearing her speak with such passion about Adrenal Fatigue, Burnout, Clean Beauty and so much more!⠀ .⠀ If you are looking to learn how to balance your hormones, gain an understanding of how food and nutrition can help heal your hormones and enhance your health and wellness journey, tune into Dr. Zarya Rubin's Masterclass within the Radiate From Within Membership! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Loved this episode? Share the love on social media by taking a screenshot of this episode and tagging us @_healthhasnofinishline @wildlilacwellness  Tune in now on your fave 🎙platforms! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Hey friends! Have you ever owned a FitBit or Apple Watch and become obsessed with the step counter or even the metrics for sleep, exercise, nutrition? Or if you are a MyFitnessPal junkie, chances are you are likely trying to keep up with the logging in of meals, counting the nutritional value for each meal. It can be freeing, but it can also feel stressful. And you might find that it hinders you from reaching your goals. For some, like myself, it might feel restrictive and make working out or living a healthy lifestyle less fun, and more like a chore that needs to be completed. We certainly don't want that. Here's the thing, having apps and technology is incredibly helpful, but sometimes, it's better to go back to the basics. Pen and paper. It's true. That is what I started doing after feeling resistance toward using the apps and smartwatches I have. Key takeaways from today’s episode: 1. Just because something feels challenging at the moment doesn't mean that it's always going to feel like that. Get specific on what feels challenging about a particular situation, exercise routine, nutrition goal, life goal. 2. If exercising first thing in the morning feels hard, ask yourself how you can create a health ritual that feels fun, inviting, and exciting. What matters is how you feel before, during, and after. 3. If time is a challenge, perhaps you can fit in some movement such as a dance session, short walk, or some plyometric exercises or sun salutations when you have ten minutes to yourself? Movement doesn't only take place on a Peleton. It can take place at any point in the day. For eg: A seven-minute workout, and yes there is an app by that name. 4. Everything is possible, doable, and achievable if you do it in a way that works for you. Challenge yourself to pivot and shift how you do something especially when it feels stressful or overwhelming. Instead of completely ditching it and the progress you've made, perhaps a simple tweak will jolt you back into gear and get you back on track. It's normal to feel like you "have to" do something because you need to log it in, count those steps, win those challenge badges etc. But when that gets overwhelming, pause, assess, and tweak how you do things. Go back to what was working for you. Focus on the impact, focus on how your mind and body feel when you live a life that's helping you get your inner glow on! And adjust your routines or rituals to reflect that! Loved this episode? Share the love on social media by taking a screenshot of this episode and tagging us @_healthhasnofinishline Tune in now on your fave 🎙platforms! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Hey friends! I'm so excited for you to tune into today's episode! This one is an oldie but goodie! We chat about limiting beliefs and how they hold us back from achieving our highest potential. I share my personal journey of leaving a toxic relationship and working through beliefs that were limiting my health and wellness goals. Limiting beliefs are within us and around us, and often, they stem from experiences and relationships around us — our interactions, what we make an experience mean about ourselves, the stories we hold onto. The thoughts and words that are said to us or about us. We often internalize these and make them a part of our belief system. And much like a song on repeat, these stories keep replaying on an endless loop in our minds until we put a stop to it. Key takeaways from today’s episode: When we desire health change in our life, we tend to look outward, toward others around us to help us get there… but what happens when your very environment or relationships are toxic… what then? It’s easy to veer away from your goals. It’s okay to have bad days, weeks, months, and sometimes years. Part of this is being surrounded by toxic people, situations, and environments. Part of this is genuinely navigating emotional and mental health challenges (there is no shame in admitting this and seeking professional guidance and help from a counselor or therapist). And part of this is that our bodies get stuck in this safety loop because change is scary. Breaking away from what is familiar no matter how toxic, is scary. Don’t punish yourself for that. You are human. Circle back to what brings you joy, what fulfills you, what makes you feel good inside out. Circle back to your personal power while you work toward creating change in your life, one small step at a time.No matter what your situation is (no matter how dire—in the case of toxic relationships), change starts with us. A decision to no longer allow anyone or anything hold us back. And this change doesn’t have to be monumental. It can be tiny baby steps every single day or week.Your health and wellness goals work very much the same way. Think about WHY you desire a certain goal — in your health, your life, your relationships. Zoom into the deeper why beneath your why. Ask yourself why you desire something at least 5-7 times, and watch how you uncover your deepest desires. The same applies for any other area in your life — business, relationships, friendships, motherhood, career. You are human. You will stumble and deal with challenges - it's a part of life, but it doesn't have to be the main attraction in your life. I invite you to view your challenges as wins because every piece of information is feedback or data. And you can take that data and assess where you need to pivot, make your next move, all while honoring your emotions and intuition. And if it hasn't been said to you yet or lately, I see you, you're doing the best you can with what you have, what you know, and you've come a long way! 👉🏼PLUS learn more about how you can join the Radiate From Within Membership! Learn from myself and other guest experts and coaches AND access previous trainings - including a Self Worth and Limiting Beliefs Workshop hosted by @betigrewup. ✉️Interested in joining in? Let’s connect - DM me to become a member! Loved this episode? Share the love on social media by taking a screenshot of this episode and tagging us @_healthhasnofinishline Tune in now on your fave 🎙platforms! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Hey everyone! This week on the podcast, I am so excited to bring to a thought leader whose work I deeply appreciate and admire in the field of mental health and self-care. You could say that I am part fan-girl'ing and part in awe, and 200% excited because her work has changed my life and now you get to hear and connect with her through this podcast as well as her masterclass this Friday, September 3rd within the Radiate From Within Membership as she's one of our guest speakers for September! ​ ​Say hello to Katrina Leggins-- you may know her as @knicolewriting on Instagram-- a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist, and self-care educator. She is an Oklahoma native who received both her Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma and has eight years of experience working in community mental health and school-based settings providing therapy for children, teens, and families. She most recently transitioned out of these fields to work independently. Katrina is the owner and founder of K. Nicole Writing LLC, an informational and inspirational platform that helps motivate individuals through mental health education, empowerment, and inspiration. Her services offer public speaking and group workshops for adolescents, teens, and adults focused on mental health and self-care. Along with these services, Katrina runs a t-shirt apparel line and provides mental health products that focus on raising awareness for self-care and mental health. She is also one of the founders of "Becoming The Full Package," a workshop series geared towards helping girls and young women learn ways to manage their mental health, wellness, self-image, and embrace their beauty. Katrina is highly dedicated to serving others, believing that everyone has the opportunity to change when introduced to the proper tools and access to a healthy support system. Learn more about her story and journey professional journey where she has worked with adults and children from all walks of life. Discover and implement easy-to-action self-care methods that help you regulate your nervous system and beat burnout by establishing boundaries and other self-love/self-care tools. 💫 Loved this episode? Share the love on social media & tag us! Tune into Katrina's masterclass this Friday, September 03 at 10AM PST / 1PM EST in the RFW Membership. Use code HHNFLPODCAST to save 20% at checkout! You'll have lifetime access to the replay and any accompanying material/guides so you can immerse yourself in this masterclass at your own time and pace. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Hey everyone! This week on the podcast, we have my good friend, Minakshi Dhanvada @fitmomminzi sharing with us what it means to implement practical, sustainable strategies for eating and movement (particularly for women of Indian and South Asian Descent). Discover healthier ways to cook your favorite homemade South Asian foods, and most of all, say hello to learning how to navigate the inevitable pressure and pushback from family and friends to overeat, clean your plate, "eat for the baby" etc Minakshi is a health and mindset coach and a certified personal trainer with a focus on the South Asian community. She believes in empowering women by helping them understand how to nourish their bodies and include movement in their lives to feel their best selves. She also believes in a non-diet approach to fitness and nutrition. Her goal is to help women eat cultural foods, enjoy movement and build a good relationship with food. Though originally from India, she lives with her husband and 2.5-year-old in beautiful Colorado. Some key takeaways from today's episode: 👉🏼Fitness, nutrition, and health needs to feel good. Make "feeling good" your priority at all times. 👉🏼Don't buy into the fitness and nutrition myths and hypes - do what works for you and your body type. When in doubt, check with your doctor and fitness professional. 👉🏼It's okay to say no and not give in to family pressure around weight, pregnancy, food shaming. Only you know your body best. Only you know what feels good for you. 💫 Loved this episode? Share the love on social media & tag us! Tune into Minakshi's masterclass now live in the RFW Membership. Use code HHNFLPODCAST to save 20% at checkout! You'll have lifetime access to the replay and any accompanying material/guides so you can immerse yourself in this masterclass at your own time and pace. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Hey friends! I'm so excited for you to tune into today's episode! I shared this last week in an IG live but wanted to have an open conversation here today on how we take ownership when life throws challenges our way. We have a choice: to grow with it, to grow from it, to rise and do better because we now have certain information or feedback on something.  Often whenever we are faced with challenges, it is very human and typical for us to go down a worry spiral, followed by shame, guilt, and a myriad of other emotions. Yet, if we take a moment to pause and sit with our emotions, we will see that we are human. This means we can also control how we move forward after a setback occurs. Challenges, in my personal experience, are a win, a feedback form on what is going well in your life or what needs to evolve. Be it in our health, our relationships, our career, and anything else. Today's episode shares how I dealt with the results of a routine health checkup. At first, naturally, I panicked a bit, worried myself, and wondered how this was the case especially since I started living a consistently healthy lifestyle that's balanced and nourishing over the last 20 years. And then I paused. I did the very thing I advise my clients to do. I looked at all my evolution over time - all the positive growth and changes I have made in my life, my health, and my overall lifestyle. And then, I made a plan to refocus and shift things again, ever so slightly. Because change happens with the smallest shifts done consistently over time.  You are human. You will stumble and deal with challenges - it's a part of life, but it doesn't have to be the main attraction in your life. I invite you to view your challenges as wins because every piece of information is feedback or data. And you can take that data and assess where you need to pivot, make your next move, all while honoring your emotions and intuition. And if it hasn't been said to you yet or lately, I see you, you're doing the best you can with what you have, what you know, and you've come a long way!  Loved this episode? Share the love on social media by taking a screenshot of this episode and tagging us @_healthhasnofinishline Learn how to navigate challenges, do life, and live a wholesome and nourishing life inside out, by joining the Radiate From Within Membership!  Save 20% when you use the code HHNFLPODCAST at checkout! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Hi friends! Hope you have been having an amazing week! This week on the podcast, we have my good friend and returning podcast guest, Monica Brooks (@the_monica_brooks) who will be sharing what it means to live life intentionally, reignited with a passion to be mindful of your overall health and wellbeing. Her journey will inspire you into action, leaving you with the mindset that nothing is impossible if you focus on one small shift every single day. ​ ​Monica was 37 when she was thrust into a role she had never anticipated: That of a cancer patient. She began navigating life with cancer by methodically collecting information, analyzing research, and recording her own experiences, with the intent of empowering others. As she began learning more about the power of food, she realized she had so much more control in her life than she had realized. This ignited a passion to learn more about caring for her whole self, and she soon received her Holistic Nutritionist certification to help others feel empowered with their life and choices. She is a co-host on The Breast Cancer Podcast, a YouTuber, and a motivational speaker. Monica resides in Columbus, Ohio with her husband, children, and Aussiedoodle, Gracie. ​ Some key takeaways from today's episode: 1. Self-awareness is crucial to you navigating your journey with cancer -- your own or with a loved one. Emotional, mental, physical support for yourself and your loved ones goes a long way.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 2. Empower yourself, for yourself, to be a thriver, not just a survivor, because you are so much more than your diagnosis.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 3. Your body is always speaking to you, giving you signs and symptoms, tune into it. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 4. Be compassionate with yourself and your loved ones. Children are the best ones to learn this from -- they see you for who you are. Your essence, your energy. See yourself through their eyes. ⁠⁠ 5. Small changes every day compound to create a life-changing impact. You don't need to take on the mountain all by yourself, or navigate these moments alone.  Life-changing health diagnoses can be challenging to navigate, but know that you are never alone. Allow yourself to lean into the community you have around you. Give yourself grace as you navigate these waters. Do what feels empowering for you to do - in your health, your nutrition, your lifestyle. What matters most is how it makes you feel. Remember, you are and always will be more than your diagnosis. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ You can connect with Monica on Instagram or head over to www.monicabrooks.com and get her free e-book, tune into her Youtube Channel, and more! ⁠⁠ Loved this episode? Share the love on social media & tag us! Tune into Monica Brook's masterclass now live in the Radiate From Within Membership by either purchasing it a la carte for $47 or joining the membership (payment plans available). Use code HHNFLPODCAST to save 20% at checkout! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Hey friends, Welcome back! We are so excited to bring to you a hot topic that many of us are feeling and navigating. And no, it's not the C word. It starts with B for burnout. This week on the podcast, we have my good friend and thought leader, Dr. Sonia Ashok chatting all things burnout, the signs of burnout and how to navigate it in the workplace, your personal lives, and how to create healthy space and boundaries for yourself, especially when dealing with chronic illness. She was one of our featured guest speakers in July for the Radiate From Within Membership where she shared her story and journey with chronic illness and how becoming a certified yoga teacher was part of combatting stress and burnout. Dr. Sonia Ashok is a Career + Leadership Coach and the founder of Connective Coalition (@connectivecoalition), a community to empower women in the workplace. She is a physician who pivoted into health policy and tech startups. She is a certified yoga teacher and diversity, equity, + inclusion (DEI) specialist. Her passion is to create strong female leaders who will lift up the next generation. She lives in San Jose, California, with her husband and lots of plants.   Some key takeaways from today's episode: Have you ever had a situation repeat itself, over and over again? The details may change, the people may be different, and even the circumstance. Yet the overall theme is the same? ​Reaching a point of burnout in our life works the same way. And it creeps up ever so slowly until one day your mind, body, and soul cannot help but crash and burn - the ultimate cry for help. ​ ​Burnout doesn't look the same on everyone either. Sometimes burnout visits us in the form of resentment, chronic fatigue, chronic anxiety. It can look like dropping the many plates that we tend to juggle, especially as women and moms.  It can look like wanting to spend most of your days in bed. It can further exacerbate depression and anxiety. It sometimes looks like not wanting to socialize at all with anyone because you are so exhausted after constantly pouring into everyone else around you, be it work, family, friends, children, and more.  There are so many contributing factors to burnout such as work stress, relationship/marital stress and discord, parenthood, to name a few. Now add to that the socio-cultural expectations and other unexpected twists and turns (hello, 2020 anyone?), and you've got a car speeding through life without any handbrakes on. Of course, you're going to burn out. Hard and fast. Makes you think, doesn't it? ​ ​Whatever burnout feels like, I see you. I get it because, at one point or the other, we have all been there. ​Here's the thing though: How much longer will you let this cycle of burnout continue? And what if I told you, just doing 1 thing a day that keeps you sane, nourished, and healthy could end this vicious cycle?  ​ Some tips to beat burnout: 1. Ground yourself. Take a few deep breaths and do a somatic body scan. Notice how you feel, where you feel any stress or tension, and gently release it with each inhale and exhale. 2. Assess the things that bring you joy and the things that make you feel overwhelmed. Where can you use more support? Where can you set some boundaries?  3. Take a mental health day, or apply for short-term medical leave at work so you can reset and assess your next steps without any guilt or pressure. Your health and wellbeing are important, treat it as such. 4. Talk to a professional therapist or counselor if you don't have a supportive family or workplace.  Loved this episode? Share the love on social media & tag us! Tune into Dr. Ashok's masterclass and many others by joining the Radiate From Within Membership. Use code HHNFLPODCAST to save 20% at checkout!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Hi friends! I am so excited to bring you today's episode! How many times have you pushed through something even though you desire so badly to rest, take a moment to yourself? How many times have you continued with a misaligned friendship/ business partnership / personal relationship just to maintain the peace, keep up with status quo because we are worried about what everyone around us will think if we quit.  Newsflash: Whether it be in business, personal relationships, or your health and wellness journey, pausing or stopping DOES NOT make you a failure! Listen in to today's episode and learn about how I turned a moment where I thought I needed to push through as a teachable moment for myself, my daughter who watches my every move (as they often will), and how this is part of the core of the Radiate From Within (RFW) Membership. Below are a few key takeaways from today's episode: 1. You are irreplaceable, just like how Lady Bey sang all those years ago! Your essence, what makes you who you are is irreplaceable. You only get one life, one body. So take care of yourself - mind, body, and soul. Take care of your energy.  2. The only standards you need to live up to are your own. Don't let the highlight reel fool you. You don't have to be all things to everyone or be in all the places at all times. Especially if your mental, emotional and physical energy feel off, or if you're exhausted and tired. It's okay to take a break or stop doing something altogether. 3. Take an energetic scan of how you feel at the start and end of each day, how you feel when you interact with certain people/places etc. Check in with your body, it always knows. Honor its wisdom and allow it to guide you. While in an ideal world deadlines and other responsibilities must be maintained at all costs, we are humans. It is okay to give yourself and your body the rest that it needs. Energy management is one of the key things that many of our Radiate From Within guest coaches and myself have in common. As women, we place unnecessary pressure on ourselves to do all the things, play all the parts, and be all picture perfect, there is no need. We are enough as we are. We are incredible parents, friends, daughters, and partners. Time to kiss the the guilt train bye! Loved this episode? Share the love on social media by taking a screenshot of this episode and tagging us @_healthhasnofinishline  Let go of the guilt train and stop "should"-ing yourself and learn how to manage your energy and deepen your self-confidence inside out by joining the Radiate From Within Membership! Save 20% when you use the code HHNFLPODCAST at checkout! Until next week, Abha --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Hi friends! We are back today with some exciting news to share with you and also some more ways to fuel your mind, body, and soul. In today's episode, we chat all about giving ourselves permission to rest and respect your time so you can reclaim your day. I get it, we often feel like there are not enough hours in a day to get it all done AND take care of ourselves. But here is where boundaries, rest, and learning to respect your time and energy play a big part! As working professionals who are also moms, I get it, we juggle a lot on our plates and the juggle is often very real! However, when we work to reframe our perception of time and energy, we will become more mindful of how we spend it, how we fuel ourselves, how we show up, and more than anything we will feel like the day is ours once again! Below are some quick tips on how you too can feel energized, honor your personal and professional boundaries, and reclaim your time: 1. Set aside an entire day where you do nothing. I mean it. That is not your day to do chores, tend to client work, or plug into your work messages. That is your day to relax, reconnect with yourself (and your family), and simply unplug from the ongoing noise around you.  2. Do 1 thing a day that nourishes you -- this could be taking your time in the morning as you wake up, spending time in gentle reflection, really relishing your morning cup of tea/coffee, enjoying a workout, or run/walk by yourself, reading a few pages of your latest read or listening to a podcast. Whatever it is that makes you feel good, supported, and brings you joy, do that.  3. Set personal and professional boundaries. Let's face it, the reclamation of our time and energy is not a luxury. It is a crucial need. Now more than ever. This looks like​... Saying no. Without guilt. Without justification.Delegating the tasks that drain you.Asking for help and support in the ways you desire it and require it.Taking space and time away from your loved ones (parents, I'm looking at you)... so you can refuel and reclaim your energy, even if it's for 15 minutes or a whole weekend. I want you to get a sheet of paper and define what "having it all" means to you. Take that in and start focusing on your definition of it. Next, I want you to start assessing your daily routine, and if it feels a bit murky and messy to you, start cleaning it up. By this, I mean focusing on what truly lights you up, start working with only hell-yes clients. If you're in a 9-5, Log off on time every day when you're done work - no staying late unless it's absolutely needed. Set boundaries. Take your lunch hour and breaks on time. No guilt. No over-explanation. Take a mental health day or sick day if you need it or need to be there for your loved ones. No Guilt, shame, or anything else anyone tries to project onto you. No internalizing it. ​ Energetically, reclaiming your time and energy means...​Regulating your emotions daily to sift through what's yours and leaving other people's agendas & projections at the door. Releasing misaligned partnerships and opportunities. Surrounding yourself with people who truly support you, want to see you thrive, and be a conscious part of your life. No forced connections (bye!) That is so 2019. Creating time and space to cultivate a loving, safe, and supportive relationship with YOURSELF. Loved this episode? Share the love on social media by taking a screenshot of this episode and tagging us @_healthhasnofinishline Reclaim your energy and deepen your self-love and health journey by joining the Radiate From Within Membership! Save 20% when you use the code HHNFLPODCAST at checkout! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Today, we are continuing the heart-felt, fiery, and unapologetic conversation around recognizing domestic and intimate partner violence, and how to navigate the societal stigma associated with the decision to leave with the one and only, Sharana Ali.  Sharana Ali is the founder and CEO of BOSS The Six Edition; a collective that empowers individuals (particularly those self-identifying as female) to refine and define their full potential through Brunch Opportunities and a Support System. She is a divorcee and single mother to a strong-willed, confident, firecracker who she knows will one day change the world. By day, Sharana is taking over corporate Toronto, and by night, she's THE BOSS. Eating, sleeping, and seeping every ounce of glory from this amazing city she calls home. She is a rosé-all-day supporter, and she takes her coffee double-double and as dark as the roast can get. Through BOSS, Sharana is on a mission to dispel the idea that we need to be on this journey of life alone. Together, through sharing our experiences and stories, we can unite in our emotions. No topic is off the table; if they say it's taboo... Sharana say's, “Let's bring it to the table.” Now, Before I go any further, I do need to issue a few warnings - this episode does contain sensitive subject matter, so make sure your headphones are in - and if you are driving and the kids are with you in the car - save this one for later. And I do need to mention that the topics we discuss may be triggering for some of you - specifically, domestic violence or intimate partner violence. Sit this one out if you feel that pain from past trauma may be triggered by our discussion. For those of you who did listen to this episode, we are sending you so much love. We know topics such as this are often sensitive and activating and triggering. Some key takeaways from this episode: 1. You are worthy of love and respect, in every way. That is a basic need. Not a luxury or a nice to have. 2. Abuse can happen to anyone and everyone. It is very prevalent. Its time to talk about it openly. Unapologetically. Below are some resources we feel might be helpful: If you think you are being abused and are based in the US - Call The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text "START" to 88788 If it is safe to do so, you can chat with someone live on their website, https://www.thehotline.org/ If you are based in CANADA Head to https://endingviolencecanada.org/ - which has helplines and resources for individual provinces To view a national list of transition houses, and to find a shelter in your area, please visit https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ If you are based outside of the US and Canada, head to hotpeachpages.net, which has a comprehensive International List of Sexual & Domestic Violence Agencies. If you loved this episode or you know someone that would benefit from hearing this episode and the resources mentioned, please share this with them, and give us a shoutout on your social media, and spread the word. If this episode has resonated with you and you’d like to share something with us, we invite you to connect with myself and Sharana in the DMs on Instagram @_healthhasnofinishline and @bossthesixedition -- your shares are safe there.  See you next week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Welcome back, everyone! Today, we have a very candid and heartfelt conversation with the one and only, Sharana Ali, founder and CEO of BOSS The Six Edition; a collective that empowers individuals (particularly those self-identifying as female) to refine and define their full potential through Brunch Opportunities and a Support System. She is a divorcee and single mother to a strong-willed, confident, firecracker who she knows will one day change the world. By day, Sharana is taking over corporate Toronto, and by night, she's THE BOSS. Eating, sleeping, and seeping every ounce of glory from this amazing city she calls home. She is a rosé-all-day supporter, and she takes her coffee double-double and as dark as the roast can get. Through BOSS, Sharana is on a mission to dispel the idea that we need to be on this journey of life alone. Together, through sharing our experiences and stories, we can unite in our emotions. No topic is off the table; if they say it's taboo... Sharana say's, “Let's bring it to the table.” Now, Before I go any further, I do need to issue a few warnings - this episode does contain sensitive subject matter, so make sure your headphones are in - and if you are driving and the kids are with you in the car - save this one for later. And I do need to mention that the topics we discuss may be triggering for some of you - specifically, domestic violence or intimate partner violence. Sit this one out if you feel that pain from past trauma may be triggered by our discussion. Sharana and I had such a deep conversation, we felt that squeezing it into one episode would not do it justice, so you’ll hear the rest in Part 2 next Wednesday. For those of you who did listen to this episode, we are sending you so much love. We know topics such as this are often sensitive and activating and triggering.  Below are some resources we feel might be helpful: If you think you are being abused and are based in the US - Call The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text "START" to 88788 If it is safe to do so, you can chat with someone live on their website, https://www.thehotline.org/ If you are based in CANADA Head to https://endingviolencecanada.org/ - which has helplines and resources for individual provinces To view a national list of transition houses, and to find a shelter in your area, please visit https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ If you are based outside of the US and Canada, head to hotpeachpages.net, which has a comprehensive International List of Sexual & Domestic Violence Agencies. If you loved this episode or you know someone that would benefit from hearing this episode and the resources mentioned, please share this with them, and give us a shoutout on your social media, and spread the word. If this episode has resonated with you and you’d like to share something with us, we invite you to connect with myself and Sharana in the DMs on Instagram @_healthhasnofinishline and @bossthesixedition -- your shares are safe there. See you next week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message

Hey friends! Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we are switching things up a bit! Why? Because today marks 9 months since we first started the Health Has No Finish Line Podcast. And that is something that I want to celebrate with you. Today's episode, we bring back one of the highest downloaded episodes from the vault -- my health and wellness journey and what it meant for me to take charge of my own health and well-being.  If you've ever struggled with body shaming, emotional eating, disordered eating, and more, this episode is for you.  If you have grown up hearing comments such as, "Why don't you lose weight to look pretty like them?" and "She needs to lose weight to get ready for marriage." And even now, you continue to be food shamed and body shamed, this episode is for you. You have nothing to be ashamed about. You are worthy and deserving of being seen, heard, understood. Your health and wellbeing deserve to be prioritized. You deserve to be treated with love, respect, and kindness - by others as well as yourself. Give it a listen and if this episode resonated with you, share the love on social media by taking a screenshot of this episode and tagging us @_healthhasnofinishline #healthhasnofinishlinepodcast. Share your takeaways, share this with a friend or loved one who you know would enjoy this podcast, and most of all, don't forget to show us some love on Apple Podcasts! Subscribe, rate, review! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthhasnofinishline/message