Ep 356 - Find Your Mount Kilimanjaro with Simone Knego
Release Date: 12/15/2021
Ep 862: The #1 Behavior That Determines Your Long-Term Health (and Almost No One Talks About It)
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Welcome back to The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we help women step into strength, vitality, and purpose — body, mind, and spirit. Today’s guest is a leader in the science of brain health, immune function, and evidence-based nutrition. Dr. John E. Lewis, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of Dr Lewis Nutrition® and one of the most respected clinical researchers in his field. He has conducted more than 30 clinical trials, published over 180 peer-reviewed articles, and his groundbreaking Alzheimer’s study — featured in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease — helped spark his...
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From Burnout to Balance: The Cellular Power of Minerals with Caroline Alan
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Welcome back to the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we help women build strength from the inside out. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the root of human vitality — the minerals that power every cell in your body. Our guest, Caroline Alan, is the co-founder of BEAM Minerals and a passionate educator on the critical role humic and fulvic substances play in cellular function. Years ago, Caroline found herself stuck in chronic inflammation, adrenal burnout, brain fog, anxiety, and full-body depletion while navigating a stressful corporate career. No matter what supplements she tried,...
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Ep 860: Can We Reverse Aging? Dr. Bill Andrews on Telomeres, Longevity, and the Future of Anti-Aging Science
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
This week, Linda sits down with renowned molecular biologist Dr. Bill Andrews, one of the world’s leading researchers on telomeres and human longevity. Dr. Andrews has dedicated over 30 years to understanding why we age—and how we might stop or even reverse the process. In this powerful conversation, he breaks down what telomeres really do, why they shorten, and what current science can (and cannot) promise when it comes to living longer, healthier lives. He also discusses Televital, the only supplement he says has been shown to induce telomerase, and why true age reversal still requires...
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Ep 859: Let It Rip: Start Before Your Ready To Get Ready
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we're discussing the idea of being ready. No one is ever fully ready, so start before you are!
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Ep 858: No Investors, No Excuses: The Grit That Built Atlas Bar
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Welcome back to the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we empower women to step into strength, vitality, and purpose — body, mind, and spirit. Today’s episode is a powerful reminder that grit, integrity, and authentic health still win… even in an industry overflowing with noise. I’m sitting down with James Oliver, the founder and CEO of Atlas Bar — one of the fastest-growing clean-ingredient protein bar companies in the country. His journey is unlike anything you’ve heard: no investors, no fancy funding, no shortcuts. James built Atlas Bar from scratch by driving more than 3,000 Uber...
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Ep 857: Stop! Don’t Buy Another Gift Until You Hear This Advice From The NYT’s Top Shopping Expert
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Welcome back to The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we help women step into strength, vitality, and purpose at every stage of life. Today, we’re diving into the world of stress-free holiday shopping — how to save money, avoid chaos, and find meaningful gifts without losing your mind (or your budget). Our guest is Anne-Marie Conte, Deputy Editor at Wirecutter, the product-recommendation powerhouse from The New York Times that millions trust for unbiased, expertly tested reviews. With more than 20 years of experience across iconic publications — including Jane, Seventeen, and Women’s Day...
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Ep 856: Motivation Monday - Choose Which Voice You Want To Believe
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
On this week's Motivation Monday, we're discussing what voices are worth listening to, and which you need to tune out.
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Ep 855: Starting Over at 50: Sandy’s Guide to Confidence, Beauty & Dating Again
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Welcome back to The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where strength, reinvention, and authenticity are always in style. Today, we’re stepping into a powerful conversation about starting over, confidence, beauty, and dating — but not just at any age. We’re talking life after 50. Our guest is Sandra Lena Silverman, better known as Sandy, a bestselling author, beauty rebel, and host of the candid podcast and talk show Party’s Over. Sandy isn’t just redefining aging — she’s living proof that your second act can be your most radiant. She’s walked the runways of New York Fashion Week and...
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Ep 854: Connecting All The Dots For Your Greatest Comeback
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
On today's episode, we're talking about having a comeback. Linda has faced her fair share of challenges - from devastating injuries to self-doubt. Yet, time and time again, she has proven that with unwavering determination, a resilient mindset, and an unshakable faith, one can emerge from the depths of adversity stronger and more fulfilled than ever before. In this captivating address, Linda shares her personal journey of triumph over tragedy, offering listeners the inspiration and practical wisdom they need to dust themselves off, get back up, and forge ahead towards the life they were...
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Ep 862: From ESPN to Bedtime Stories: Brad Gilmore on Why There’s Something Really Great About a Grandma
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Welcome back to The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we celebrate strength, heart, and the connections that shape who we become. Today, we’re joined by a voice you may already know — from ESPN’s Hall of Fame show with WWE legend Booker T, from The Brad Gilmore Show, or from his hit Back to the Future Podcast. Brad Gilmore is a Houston-based TV host, radio personality, award-winning podcaster, and author — and now he’s stepping into an entirely new creative chapter with his heartwarming new children’s book, There’s Something Really Great About a Grandma. This 42-page treasure...
info_outlineAre you ready to be motivated? Have you been struggling to believe in yourself? In this episode, we are trying to find our way to self-love, mindset, and truly believing in ourselves. Today, I talk with Simone Knego, best-selling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You. She is a speaker, entrepreneur, and mother to six multi-cultural children. With her bold witticism, larger-than-life personality, and fearless attitude, she is a powerful force for good. Sharing her journey of adopting three of her six children in foreign countries, her climb of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise cancer awareness, and all of the funny, scary, and inspiring stories that came along the way, Simone instills in her audience the powerful lesson that what you do matters. We discuss how it’s the little things we do each day that make the most difference. We also dive into finding our own mountain to climb, and the importance of making scary goals and pushing for them.
Questions I asked:
- How did you get into this motivational space?
- What was your lightbulb moment?
- What were you thinking when you decided to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro?
- What did you learn about yourself in that journey?
- How did you go from questioning yourself to believing in yourself?
- How can we change the way we see ourselves?
- Why don’t we believe in ourselves as adults?
- Can you tell us about the alien and the 4%?
- When did you realize you had more power than you thought?
- How do we realize that the things we do make an impact and matters?
- How do we find our own Kilimanjaro?
- Can you explain why you need to be all in?
- How can we stop being afraid of failure?
- Can you tell us about your family, and adoption?
- How did you get into public speaking?
- Where can people find your book?
Topics Discussed:
- Giving a Ted Talk.
- Climbing a mountain.
- Self-confidence.
- How to become more confident.
- Writing a book.
- Raising six kids.
- Raising confident children.
Quotes from the show:
- “We are all more then enough, we just have to realize it.” #SimoneKnego @SisterhoodSweat
- “I need to stop limiting myself and enabling myself.” #SimoneKnego @SisterhoodSweat
- “If you want something, and you put in the work, you can achieve it.” #SimoneKnego @SisterhoodSweat
- “I have mirror moments first thing in the morning. It’s an affirmation or something I like about myself.” #SimoneKnego @SisterhoodSweat
- “I have to remind myself, I am as worthy as everyone else out there.” #SimoneKnego @SisterhoodSweat
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