Hats off to Small Business Owners
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So… the other day I was scrolling through Facebook and I saw this headline: Small Business Struggles: Are we next? Of course I immediately clicked on it, for SO many reasons. For starters, I can say with absolute confidence that you’d be hard pressed to find any small business owner who hasn’t questioned this at some point. When you own a small business, it’s so much more than the service or product you provide - it’s the role the business has in the life of your family, the life of your community, and the pride you have in being part of it all. I feel that deeply with Get...
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How I'm approaching change and what is surprising me
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This week on the podcast, I’m reflecting on my first month of working both at the studio and in my new role at the New Art Center and how I’m approaching this change. Heading into this new role, I thought my biggest challenge would be sitting all day and keeping up my energy. And while the sitting part is still a work in progress (yes I’m working on getting the team moving in the office), I've been pleasantly surprised by how much energy and brain space I have for this work. One thing that’s helping? Returning to The Daily Stoic. This daily reader by Ryan Holiday, which was...
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First Day of School Vibes
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Remember those first day of school vibes? The mix of nervous excitement, the anticipation of new beginnings, and that lingering question: Am I going to be okay?! Well, that's exactly where I find myself right now as I begin my new role at the New Art Center. I’m excited to start this next chapter, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t also feeling a bit wobbly about balancing it all. In this week’s podcast, I’m sharing all that is going on in my head as I pack up my lunch, my new work bag, and I set out on my first day. There are so many ways to GET LIVELY. We are a...
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What’s OLD is NEW for me in 2025
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Here’s my encouragement for you this week: Let go of undo pressure. What can you release to make space for joy? Try something new (or old!). Is there something you used to love that you could bring back into your life? Prioritize fun. Find ways to make your workouts, meals, or even your to-do list more playful and enjoyable. There are so many ways to GET LIVELY. We are a Lifestyle Studio on a mission to help YOU smile MORE. Through training, group fitness, virtual classes, celebratory life events and more, we are your one stop shop for living a healthier and happier life!...
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Choices, Chances, Change
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Welcome to the very first podcast episode of 2025! 🎉 This year, we’re starting strong with a powerful theme: Making a choice to take a chance, to make a change. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing something personal—my decision to step into an exciting new role as the Director of Development at the New Art Center in Newton. After being in business for over a decade, and especially reflecting on the past five years, I’ve learned how crucial it is to stay flexible and open to new possibilities. Tune in to hear more about this exciting journey, and let’s kick off 2025 together with...
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How I’m feeling grounded
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This fall, many podcasts were about how I was trying to navigate through various life situations. From shifting into neutral to letting things go, I’m happy to share that I’ve landed in a place where I’m starting to feel more grounded. So… as I like to do, I gave it some thought and I’m sharing what I came up with on this week's show. Some of the questions that helped me think this through… Acknowledging a Shift: what had changed? What’s Contributing to This Feeling: what am I doing differently? Navigating Change: how am I adjusting or approaching what has changed? ...
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A Thanksgiving Week Throwback
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Since November is the month that I started podcasting way back in 2017, I thought I’d take a listen back to some of the shows that aired around this time many years ago. I landed on the year 2018 and the one year anniversary of the Get Lively with Jan Show. During this episode, I talk about “getting and grasping” and how we get pulled into that during the holiday season with all the shopping and sales. And since the theme still rings true, I thought it would be fun to do a throwback this week and air a replay. There are so many ways to GET LIVELY. We are a...
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What does it mean to practice RADICAL acceptance?
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Ever catch yourself saying, "I accept myself, but…”? That little "but" that sneaks in with doubts, judgments, and conditions—well, it’s a subtle way we hold ourselves back from fully embracing who we are right now. And I get it; I’m working on this, too. Radical acceptance is about saying, “I accept exactly who I am in this moment,” no conditions or caveats. There are so many ways to GET LIVELY. We are a Lifestyle Studio on a mission to help YOU smile MORE. Through training, group fitness, virtual classes, celebratory life events and more, we are your one stop shop...
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How I’m Trying to Deal with Perimenopausal Chaos
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Yes, we're back to this topic again. And the reason I keep talking about perimenopause and how it’s making me CRAZY is because this is such a hot topic at the studio and has been for many months. There are so many of us going through this life transition, and I want us all to feel less alone. First, I need to accept that this is a life phase that I’m going through (and as I say on this week’s show, I’m grateful in a way for it as it means I’ve gotten this far.) And second, many women - on the other side of it - describe that place as calm, grounded, and dare I say even...
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Time to Shift into Neutral
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Ever feel like you're stuck in the wrong gear, grinding away at life’s to-do lists, feeling overwhelmed by the news cycle, or battling those moments when resistance creeps in? I’ve definitely been there. It’s like driving a standard shift car—you’re in the wrong gear, things feel clunky, and you’re not getting anywhere fast. So, what do you do? You shift into neutral. This week, I'm talking about the power of pausing, letting go of the resistance, and giving yourself space to reset. There are so many ways to GET LIVELY. We are a Lifestyle Studio on a mission to help YOU smile...
info_outlineDoes the phrase “if only I were thinner” ever run through your head on autopilot?
Are you constantly judging and perhaps even shaming yourself - maybe so often that you don’t even realize it is happening?
I know that I’ve been there. I’ve let these statements take over and rob me of my joy, but I am DONE with that and hope you are too.
Today we are going to talk about identifying those negative thoughts and doing something about them.
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