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...
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Shifting Perspective in Moments of Frustration
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We’ve all been there – something happens, and we immediately feel the heat - or hurt - rising within us. Maybe it’s a conversation that didn’t go as expected, or someone’s actions rub us the wrong way, leaving us feeling frustrated or even hurt. It’s in these moments that I’ve learned to pause and ask myself one powerful question: What is my most generous interpretation of this situation? In this week’s podcast episode, I’m exploring this practice and how it has helped me reframe challenging moments. If you find yourself reacting in frustration or anger, tune in to hear how...
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The Weight of Change: Are We Looking at the Whole Picture?
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Ever notice how when we're thinking about making a change—whether it’s something small, like switching up a routine, or something big, like a career shift—our brains go straight to what we might lose? But how often do we pause and really “weigh” what we might gain? I know I don’t always do this. So, here’s my challenge to all of us this week: When faced with a choice, let’s try to balance both sides of the scale. 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...
info_outlineHope you're all soaking up the summer sun and enjoying these long, warm (okay, almost too warm) days! As we move through this season, I wanted to take a moment to chat about the idea of "softening the edges" and embracing a bit of flexibility - this is what has been on my mind...
Change is Subtle, but Real.
Summer is Far from Over.
Letting Go of Expectations.
Unplugging for Peace.
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!