Ep 356 - Find Your Mount Kilimanjaro with Simone Knego
Release Date: 12/15/2021
Ep 879: How to build real resilience in a burned-out world
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Burnout has become so common that many people don’t even recognize it until their energy, focus, or emotional health begins to suffer. In this episode of Sisterhood of Sweat, Linda Mitchell sits down with licensed clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and LiveWell Behavioral Health founder Dr. Mike Ronsisvalle. With more than 21 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, and burnout, Dr. Mike shares practical, science-backed tools for building real resilience that lasts. This conversation explores how emotional health, movement, and faith-based wellness work together to...
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Ep 878: Motivation Monday - Rest Your Wings So You Can Fly
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
On today's motivation, we're talking about the importance of rest.
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Ep 874: Let It Rip Friday - What If I Make The Wrong Choice
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Do you ever find yourself second guessing yourself? You have some ideas or dreams, but then reality hits, and you ask the question, “Who am I to do this?” Doubts creep in along with fears of the unknown. We tend to live in that constant state of fears and because of it remain exactly where we are. But what we were to break out of that fear? What if we were to make steps today that would lead us to a brighter and better future version of ourselves? Listen to the podcast HERE In this episode I talk about my own struggle about opening a gym and the fears...
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Ep 873: Let It Rip Friday: Dream BIG
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we're discussing the importance of dreaming big and planning for 2026.
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Ep 872: How To Become A Boundary Boss with Terri Cole
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Are you often taken advantage of? Have you been worried about having boundaries? We discuss all things boundaries today, so this is for you. In this episode I talk with Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free. For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs. We dive into dysfunctional boundaries, boundary violations, co-dependency, dealing...
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871: Let It Rip Friday: Your Story Today Will Be Someone's Strength Tomorrow with Linda Mitchell
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this week's Let It Rip Friday, Linda is sharing the importance of keeping going when things are tough because someday your story will help someone else get over their struggles.
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Ep 870: The Johnny Carson Secrets Hollywood Never Told — Until Now!
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Today on The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell welcomes Mark Malkoff — comedian, writer, filmmaker, podcaster, and the author of Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan’s Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend. Mark has spent years exploring late-night television, comedy history, and what makes pop culture icons truly resonate with audiences. In this episode, Mark shares the fascinating story of why Johnny Carson became one of the most beloved figures in American television, how Carson’s unique blend of humor and humanity shaped late night for decades, and what it means...
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Ep 869: Michael Damian Returns to Y&R With a Song Fans Will Never Forget
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Today on the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T. Podcast, Linda Mitchell welcomes a true icon whose voice, music, and heart have touched generations. Michael Damian is a Grammy-nominated, multi-gold recording artist, actor, filmmaker, and Broadway star best known for his Billboard No. 1 hit “Rock On” and his beloved role as Danny Romalotti on The Young and the Restless. Just in time for the holidays, Michael returns with a powerful new Christmas single, “Reach Out to Me This Christmas,” a song that reminds us how meaningful connection can be—especially during a season that’s joyful for some...
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The Real Reason You’re Exhausted This Time of Year
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
If you’re feeling drained, wired-but-tired, or overwhelmed heading into the holidays, this episode may completely change how you think about health. In this conversation, Linda Mitchell sits down with Shreya Vohora, an award-winning luxury designer and wellness innovator who is redefining what it truly means to live well — not just through food or fitness, but through the environments we inhabit every day. After her own journey through mold toxicity and hormonal imbalance, Shreya discovered the profound impact our homes have on the nervous system, sleep quality, energy levels, and...
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Ep 867: Why America Is Getting Fatter — And How to Fix It (Fast!)
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this powerful and practical episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Dan Kachtik, owner of King William District CrossFit in San Antonio, Texas, to break down what it really takes to build strength, longevity, and confidence at any age. With more than 15 years of experience coaching everyday athletes, Dan shares honest insights on sustainable training, smart nutrition, aging well, and why consistency matters far more than perfection. Together, Linda and Dan dive into how to train smarter after 40, how women should approach fitness during menopause, and why...
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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