Ep 155: Permission to Want More: Reclaiming Desire Without Guilt.
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Permission to Want More” Do you know that wanting more isn’t selfish, but it’s sacred? Society has taught us to play small. To be “grateful” for what we have, not ask for too much, and tone down our ambitions so we don’t make others uncomfortable. We’ve been conditioned to downplay our dreams, to confuse humility with limitation, and to see desire as greed. But what if wanting more is actually your soul asking for growth? Your desire isn’t greed; it’s guidance toward the life you’re meant to live. On this episode of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, we’re exploring why...
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Ep 154 : Holiday Harmony: Finding Peace, joy and presence in the Holiday Chaos.
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Do you know that the holidays are supposed to be joyful and cheerful, but too often, they become stressful? The holidays are meant to bring warmth, connection, and joy, but for many of us, they bring pressure, exhaustion, and overwhelm instead. Between endless to-do lists, family expectations, and the pressure to make everything perfect, we often lose sight of what the season is really about: connection, peace, and presence. In this episode, Coach Elix and Steven dive into the neuroscience of holiday stress, why our brains go into overdrive, and how small mindset shifts and healthy boundaries...
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Ep 153: The Grief We Don’t Talk About: Our Invisible losses!
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Grief isn’t always about death. Sometimes it’s about the dreams we outgrew, the relationships that changed, the expectations that never became reality, or the versions of ourselves we’ve had to let go of. Grief is love that has nowhere to go—and healing begins the moment we allow ourselves to feel it. On this episode, my co-host and husband, Steven the Medium, and I explore the invisible losses—and the power of honoring what we’ve quietly carried for too long. 💔 What loss have you carried quietly for too long? We all grieve things no one else sees—dreams that didn’t happen,...
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Ep 152: Forgiveness Without Apology: Letting Go for your peace!
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What happens when the person who hurt you never says “I’m sorry”? Do you hold on… or do you let go for your own peace? We’re talking about something every single one of us has struggled with at some point — forgiveness without an apology. You know those moments when someone hurt you — and never owned it, never said “I’m sorry” — yet you’re still carrying the weight? Today, we’re unpacking what it means to truly forgive, even when the other person never makes it right. Because forgiveness isn’t about them — it’s about you: your peace, your healing, and your...
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Ep 151: The Neuroscience of Trust: How to Build (or Rebuild) Relationships
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Trust is what makes us feel safe, connected, and willing to take risks with others. But it’s also fragile—it can take years to build and only moments to break. In this episode, we’re exploring the neuroscience of trust—what’s happening in the brain when trust is present, and what shuts it down. We’ll talk about how to build—or rebuild—trust in both your personal and professional life. Here’s what we’ll explore: 🧠 The neuroscience of trust 🗣️ Conversational Intelligence® ⚖️ Why trust matters more than control Who in your life do you want to trust more...
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Ep 150: Love After Loss: Reimagining Relationships
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On this episode of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, we’re exploring how to navigate grief, endings, and the courage it takes to love again. Love after loss is never simple. It takes: ✨ Courage to grieve ✨ Courage to stay open ✨ Courage to reimagine what love can look like after endings Here’s what we’ll dive into: 🌟 Emotional courage after heartbreak 🌟 Staying open while healing 🌟 Honoring the past while embracing the future Remember—honoring the past doesn’t mean you can’t embrace the future. Your heart has the capacity to heal, to expand, and to love again…...
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Ep 148: Write Your Next Chapter : Beyond the Pages with Courage!
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Our latest episode is all about building something meaningful—whether it’s a career, a business, or a personal dream, it all starts with courage, resilience, and an unshakable belief in your own worth. From overcoming pain and breaking free from labels to embracing rejection as part of the journey, Natalie Banks—bestselling and award-winning novelist—is living proof that personal breakthroughs pave the way for professional success. And perhaps most importantly, she’ll show us that the most powerful stories we can tell are the ones that come from our most authentic selves. From this...
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Ep 147: Are You Living or Performing? The Difference Between Living Authentically vs. Living for Approval.
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Are You Living or Performing? This week’s episode is one that will hit close to home for many of us. The question we’re asking is simple, but powerful—are you living, or are you performing? Too often, we get caught up in living for approval—saying the right things, doing what’s expected, fitting into a mold—while slowly losing touch with who we really are. We’re digging into the difference between living authentically and living for validation. What part of your life feels like a performance? And more importantly—what would your life look like if you stopped performing...
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Ep 146: Unspoken Conversations: What Are You Afraid to Say?
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What are you afraid to say—and why? What we don’t talk about often shapes who we become. Today on Get a G.R.I.P., we’re exploring the courage it takes to speak the truth—even when it’s hard. What is the power of radical honesty and emotional transparency? Silence can be a safe space… but it can also be a prison. We're challenging ourselves—and you—to break the silence and step into radical honesty, because healing begins when the truth is spoken. 💬 Your voice has power. Your truth matters. And no matter how hard the conversation, your freedom is on the other side of it....
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Ep 145: Open forum: The State of Us; A Candid Catch-Up!
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We’re Back! Join Us for a Powerful New Episode of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix After a short time away, Coach Elix and Steven return this Friday with a brand-new Open Forum episode—and it’s one you won’t want to miss. We’re catching up, keeping it real, and opening the phone lines to YOU. 💬 Got something on your mind? 💬 Struggling to navigate uncertainty? 💬 Want to hear what we’ve been up to? Now’s the time to connect. In times like these, connection is more than comfort—it’s power. And we want you to know: we’re here for it, and we’re here for YOU. Let’s...
info_outlineOur lives don’t come with scripts, but they do offer us endless chapters, each one a new opportunity to shape our future. But what happens when our first chapter brings us pain, unfulfillment, and burnout instead of the thriving life we imagined?
The beauty of life is that we can always turn the page to Chapter 2. This chapter is a chance to reinvent, heal, rebuild, and finally pursue our deepest dreams. It’s a fresh start filled with wisdom, experience, and the courage to leave trauma and losses behind.
In this episode, we’re exploring what it means to embrace a new beginning—whether it’s a career shift, a personal transformation, or moving on from loss. Chapter 2 is where we get to rewrite our story and create the life we truly want. Joining us today is Flor Tejada, a talented filmmaker who’s making a difference through her powerful films and documentaries. Flor will share her personal journey of turning the page, starting fresh, and living her dreams with resilience and purpose.
Listen in as we talk about finding strength, embracing change (even when it’s scary!), and taking steps toward your dreams. Let’s create a Chapter 2 together—one where we’re living fully, healing deeply, and boldly chasing what we’re truly passionate about.