The Healthy, Happy, and mostly Sane Entrepreneur

Health & Wellness Podcasts

Are you an entrepreneur, solopreneur, consultant, or business owner who is tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted? Me too! Doing what you love for a living has so many awesome benefits, but side-effects of running your own business may include: not sleeping, eating crappy food, not exercising, feeling like you are going crazy, yelling at your computer (and sometimes your loved ones), loss of social life, imposter syndrome, Netflix binge watching, day drinking, and hysterical laugh-crying. Learn tools to help you feel more focused, in control, and calm - all while being healthier and less stressed. Stress Management Consultant and Coach Ellen Leonard, creator of The StressLess Method, shares her expertise and occasional sanity. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not medical or psychological advice. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For my full Disclaimer, please go to www.Ellen-Leonard.com/disclaimer.

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Health & Wellness Podcasts

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Are you an entrepreneur, solopreneur, consultant, or business owner who is tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted? Me too! Doing what you love for a living has so many awesome benefits, but side-effects of running your own business may include: not sleeping, eating crappy food, not exercising, feeling like you are going crazy, yelling at your computer (and sometimes your loved ones), loss of social life, imposter syndrome, Netflix binge watching, day drinking, and hysterical laugh-crying. Learn tools to help you feel more focused, in control, and calm - all while being healthier and less stressed. Stress Management Consultant and Coach Ellen Leonard, creator of The StressLess Method, shares her expertise and occasional sanity. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not medical or psychological advice. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For my full Disclaimer, please go to www.Ellen-Leonard.com/disclaimer.

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English

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https://www.ellen-leonard.com/

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info@ellen-leonard.com

Episodes

Bye for Now!

7/6/2021

078 I've loved working on this podcast for 78 episodes and close to two years. I am so grateful for all of my guests and my listeners. I sincerely hope that you've found the podcast a supportive part of staying healthy, happy, and sane while running your business. UPDATE: When I recorded this episode, in early 2021, I wasn't sure what I wanted. I LOVED podcasting. I knew I needed a break, but wasn't sure if it was forever. This project feels complete now. I'm so grateful for everyone who listened, supported, left a review, was a guest or had anything to do with this podcast. Thank you! Wishing you a healthy, happy, and mostly sane life! -Ellen Stay in Touch <<HERE>>

Duration:00:09:00

Avoiding Burnout with Christmas Hutchinson

6/29/2021

077 Solopreneurs work hard. Very hard. And it can be easy to get burntout because we love what we do so much. We push ourselves. And it can lead to exhaustion, overwhelm, and even starting to resent the business you worked so hard to grow. Today's guest, Christmas Hutchinson, has some amazing advice about how to recognize burnout and, through her own story, helps us to take steps to prevent it. Christmas is a high-energy management consultant, executive coach, and author of The Resilient Mind – a field guide to a healthier way of life. She is passionate about helping high achievers overcome imposter syndrome to confidently achieve a fulfilling career as a means to find balance in all areas of their lives. In this episode you will learn: Detailed show notes <<HERE>> Connect with Christmas here: Instagram and her podcast and website

Duration:00:34:00

Finding More Balance in Your Life Reboot

6/22/2021

076 The life balance wheel is an awesome tool that allows me to check in on how balanced I am in my work-life, but also in ALL aspects of my life. I come back to it 2-3 times each year just to check in on how I'm doing - am I still working towards what I want for my life?? Because episode #6 was soooooo juicy, I rebooted it this week just for you.... There are lots of tools and exercises to help you evaluate where you are right now in your life - health, career, etc... so that you can find more balance with your life as an entrepreneur. Using these tools you can get a meta view of your life - notice successes, see areas you want to focus on, and get starting point to compare to later as you grow and change. As entrepreneurs, it can be so easy to just focus on your career. But I know you value your family, your friends, and having fun too! How do you juggle all of these things in a way that makes sense to you and focuses on what you want and value and need? What you learn in this episode: More info <<HERE>>

Duration:00:26:04

Empathy Driven Brand Storytelling with Sarah Panus

6/15/2021

075 The more we can connect with and support our audience and clients, the easier our jobs as solopreneurs and business owners become. We can be more clear, more focused, and more effective. We can increase our impact with less work. In this episode you will learn: Sarah Panus has nearly 20 years’ experience helping billion-dollar brands drive leading ROI through brand storytelling. Sarah is a Minnesota mama, content strategist, podcast host of Marketing With Empathy, and owner of Kindred Speak LLC. She’s on a mission to humanize brands; help content marketers reduce overwhelm/confusion; and raise money to fund child trafficking rescue missions. More info <<HERE>> Connect with Sarah Website <<HERE>> Instagram and Marketing With Empathy Podcast

Duration:00:27:59

How to Be the Best You: Part 5

6/8/2021

074 In this 5 part series we explore what goes into making you the best version of yourself for your family, for your business, AND FOR YOURSELF! How does the best version of you show up as often as possible? How do you create a life that supports her?? In this episode you will learn: This concludes the 5 part series - don't forget to listen to the entire series starting with Episode #66. Check out the detailed show notes <<here>>

Duration:00:17:08

Stock Photos Up Level Your Biz + Give You Back Time with Briena Sash

6/1/2021

073 You know that I love to try to make your life as a solopreneur easier. One of the most important decisions I made for my business was to invest in a quality stock photo site that provided photos that specialized in my niche. Wellness Stock Shop has been a literal lifesaver and I wanted to bring the owner, Briena Sash onto the podcast to share her insights with you about what a gift hiring done for you services can be as small business owner. Briena Sash is an award-winning photographer and the creator of Wellness Stock Shop - the world's most soulful source for wellness imagery. As a female small business owner, she understands the challenges entrepreneurs face, and created a stock photo store to help remove one of those barriers: Creating a consistent visual brand that will support your business. I asked her to come on the podcast to discuss the why professional visuals are essential for a business In this episode you will learn: More info <<HERE>> Connect with Briena and her awesome photos Website <<HERE>> and Facebook and Pinterest

Duration:00:44:11

How to Be the Best You: Part 4

5/25/2021

072 In this 5 part series we explore what goes into making you the best version of yourself for your family, for your business, AND FOR YOURSELF! How does the best version of you show up as often as possible? How do you create a life that supports her?? In this episode we focus on timing: Don't forget to hit subscribe so you don't miss out on Part 5.... coming on June 8th. Check out the detailed show notes <<here>>

Duration:00:11:05

Tips to Stress Less when Creating a Course with Brandy Dudas

5/18/2021

071 Creating and launching courses can be sooooo stressful. There are so many moving parts and "rules" - things you "should" be doing. Today's guest, Brandy Dudas, is here to rescue us! She's got a way of thinking about courses that not only totally makes sense, but makes the process much less stressful - yes, while still being successful!! In this episode you will learn: More info <<HERE>> Connect with Brandy! Freebie <<HERE>> Instagram - Facebook

Duration:00:29:23

How to Be Your Best: Part 3

5/11/2021

070 In this 5 part series we explore what goes into making you the best version of yourself for your family, for your business, AND FOR YOURSELF! How does the best version of you show up as often as possible? How do you create a life that supports her?? In this episode you will learn how you can set your environment (your workspace or really any space) to support the best version of you. What distracts you? What helps you to focus? How can you take into consideration lighting, sound, and...

Duration:00:12:55

You Don't Have to Do It All: How to Hire Freelancers with Emily Perron

5/4/2021

069 Entrepreneurs can sometimes be not so great at asking for help. If we can do it, we think we should. For instance, I do my own website and social media even though I probably shouldn’t be doing either! Ha! Today’s guest Emily Perron, helps businesses do just that - outsource the work that will help them thrive! In today’s episode you will learn: More info <<HERE>> Connect with Emily Website <<HERE>> and Instagram

Duration:00:27:36

How to Be the Best You: Part 2

4/27/2021

068 In this 5 part series we explore what goes into making you the best version of yourself for your family, for your business, AND FOR YOURSELF! How does the best version of you show up as often as possible? How do you create a life that supports her?? In this episode you will learn how making sure that your basic needs are being met can be the key to showing up as your best self every freaking day. I also discuss 3 specific ways you can start to take action TODAY. Don't forget to hit...

Duration:00:13:38

Inspire Yourself through Breath with Larissa Carlson

4/20/2021

067 Creativity and inspiration are essential for entrepreneurs and their businesses to grow and thrive. But, how do we fit those things in during our crazy days of actually running a business?!! One of my favorite experts (and one of my teachers) Larissa Carlson shares some simple breathing techniques and ideas about how to create space for creativity in your daily life. I'm so excited for you to get to learn from her. In today’s episode you will learn: Connect with Larissa: Website and Instagram Want to learn more about breath work? Here is Larissa's 2-1/2 hour "Pranayama for Restoring Vitality" audio course for $22 <<HERE>>

Duration:00:41:51

How to Be the Best You: Part 1

4/13/2021

066 In this 5 part series we explore what goes into making you the best version of yourself for your family, for your business, AND FOR YOURSELF! How does the best version of you show up as often as possible? How do you create a life that supports her?? In this episode you will learn: Don't forget to hit subscribe so you don't miss out on Part 2.... coming on April 27th. Check out more detailed show notes <<HERE>>

Duration:00:12:58

Spring Cleaning Your Life: Reboot

4/6/2021

065 I rebooted episode #18 because spring has sprung and it's time to get to work!! Spring cleaning is an amazing tool - to let go of what no longer serves you - AND to create space for what you want to cultivate. Learn how you can take this concept and apply it to your entire life, not just to your closet. In this episode you will learn: More info <<HERE>> Thank you for listening!

Duration:00:31:48

The Magic of Brand Messaging Clarity with Kelly Sinclair

3/30/2021

064 The magic of brand messaging - how clarifying your message basically makes your life easier - clarity helps busy entrepreneurs to have less stress, less overwhelm - sign me up please! Kelly Sinclair is your brand and marketing fairy godmother. She equips passionate entrepreneurs with the magic wand they need to get clear on their message and who they serve so they can attract their dream clients and grow their businesses. In this episode you will learn: More info <<HERE>> Connect with Kelly FREE Brand Workshop <<HERE>> Instagram

Duration:00:28:40

Simplifying Healthy Eating to Manage Stress

3/23/2021

063 Simplifying when you eat is one of the easiest (and most underused) ways to manage stress. I wanted to reboot an old episode (#22) in case you had missed it because it's so freakin important. Basically - when you are fed consistently, you are a less stressed and nicer human being - you make better decisions, you yell at your kids less, you are more productive- all because you aren't hungry. I’ve got some ideas to help you reconsider how you approach meal timing. And of course this episode will include action you can take today. That’s right, you can get started changing your life right now. In this episode you will learn: More info <<HERE>>

Duration:00:26:13

Trust Your Brain: ADHD as a Superpower with AnnMarie Espina

3/16/2021

062 Whether you have ADHD or not, this episode will help you create a strategy to take back your day by listening to your brain and giving it what it wants and needs. As entrepreneurs we are lucky enough to be able to design our days - consider the advantages of knowing how best to do that! Today’s special guest is AnnMarie Espina. AnnMarie is an ADHD Coach and Life Enthusiast with a Bachelors in Health Promotion. She is on a mission to create a global movement where those with ADHD can use it to the best of their ability and believes that ADHD can be a superpower. In today’s episode you will learn… More info <<HERE>> Connect with AnnMarie: Check out her Course <<HERE>> Instagram

Duration:00:30:39

Playing as Adults for a Thriving Business (+ Life) with Kara Latta

3/9/2021

061 When was the last time you asked someone to come out and play? When was the last time you played as an adult? Learning how to play as an adult can have a HUGE impact on your business (and sanity) - because it turns out it has all sorts of benefits - in addition to being fun. The science based benefits of play include....drumroll please...improved productivity, better problem solving, more creativity, better able to work with others (ha!) - it also helps out with stress and anxiety. Of course, I found an expert in play!! Kara Latta is the Founder and Chief Fun Officer of The Playful Warrior. She is also the Creator of ThoughtPLAY, a unique coaching model that uses the power of play and subconscious reprogramming to help humans thrive. In today’s episode you will learn: More info <<HERE>> Connect with Kara: Website and Instagram

Duration:00:32:56

3 Simple Steps to Take Back Control Over Your Stress

3/2/2021

060 Stress can feel like this insurmountable thing that is beyond your control - BUT IT'S NOT! I've helped hundreds of clients and students learn how to manage their stress and I'm sharing three simple 'go-to' steps that you can take TODAY to start to take back control over your stress. More info <<HERE>>

Duration:00:18:58

Get Your Legal Stuff Handled with Elena Favaro Viana

2/23/2021

059 Sleepless nights. Anxiety. Stress. As a solopreneur or business owner it's ALL ON US. We are our business. And there is a direct correlation between feeling legally safe and secure in your business AND your health, happiness and sanity. Legal expert and business mentor Elena Favaro Viana shares her passion for helping entrepreneurs like you get your legal stuff handled so that your business can thrive (and so that you can get a good night's sleep). In this episode you will learn: More info <<HERE>> Connect with Elena: Her amazing done-for-you contracts <<HERE>> Instagram and Website

Duration:00:33:27