#357: What the long days are teaching me.
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Happy 4th of July week! You know how much I love this time of year. I talk about it all the time, and I just can’t help myself—especially when we’re soaking up all this light. That’s exactly what I’ve been thinking about lately: the light. And not just how great it is that it’s staying light later, but how the contrast between light and dark really changes our perspective. And you know what I’ve realized? Contrast is the teacher here. 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,...
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#356: When “fitness Jan” meets “fundraiser Jan”
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So this week on the podcast, we are back to chatting about identity… We talk about that a lot around here, and in this week’s go round I’m going to be sharing how I’m shifting away from thinking about myself as “fitness Jan” or “fundraiser Jan” to JUST JAN (yes, I’m making a Will & Grace reference…) We just love to put ourselves in a box, don’t we?? So if you’re in a season where your identity feels like it’s changing, or you’re adding a new layer and wondering how it all fits—give this week’s episode a listen. There are so many ways to GET LIVELY. We...
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#355: The lyrics stuck in my head this week…
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You know when a song lyric gets in your head and you just want to listen to the song on repeat? (Please tell me I’m not the only one who can play the same song over and over and over again…) You’re out for a walk or folding laundry, and then WOW—one line hits you right in the gut. Suddenly it’s like the songwriter was inside your head, pulling out thoughts you didn’t even know you were thinking. That’s been me this week. This is what I’m diving into on this week’s Get Lively with Jan podcast. It’s a little bit music, a little bit mindset, and a whole pile of...
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#354: A Message from Pope Francis to take to Heart
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This week’s podcast is a bit of an emotional one for me… It was inspired by a message from Pope Francis that’s been making the rounds on social media — maybe you’ve seen it. It’s one of those things that was exactly what I needed to hear at the exact moment that I read it. 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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#353: Middle Age Madness
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We’re going to talk about how to take care of ourselves without falling for every shiny supplement, cleanse, or “fix” being thrown at us. (Because let’s be honest—menopause and midlife are BIG business these days, and it’s getting overwhelming.) We’re cutting through the noise and getting back to basics: How to move your body in ways that work for you How to stay consistent even when life feels like one big challenge How to feel strong and lively—no matter what stage you're in So if you’re feeling like your body’s changing and you’re not quite sure what to do...
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#352: Not Finishing a Book and Other Musings
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So, I was slogging my way through this book… You know the kind—one that everyone seems to love, or maybe no one recommended it and I thought someone did (more on that in a minute), but either way, I just couldn’t get into it. But still, I kept pushing through. Why? Because of all the mental gymnastics that come with not finishing something. I told our Lively member Ariel—who I thought recommended this book—how much I was struggling with it. And she says, “Walk away! I didn’t like that one.” 🤯 Wait, WHAT?! She didn’t love it either?!I must’ve totally made up that she...
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#351: Trying to get to GOOD
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It’s time to refocus on my health. Maybe you can relate? Life shifts, new schedules take over, and before you know it, your wellness routine needs a reset. That’s exactly where I am, and in this week's show, I’m sharing: How I’m getting back to GOOD first (because that’s exactly where we need to start!) The small steps I’m taking to refocus on my fitness and nutrition. 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...
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#350: 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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#349: 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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#348: 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...
info_outlineIt’s February, my friends! That happened quickly!
So as I was recording this week’s show, I was having all kinds of revelations at the moment.
Realizing so many things about myself at this point in my life and what’s going on with me right now.
And here’s the long and the short of it:
Apparently I’m having an identity crisis.
Listen to this week's episode as I talk more about that.
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! www.getlivelynow.com