E316. Leaving Medicine to Save More Lives: The Pivot That Changed Everything for Dr. Moe
April Garcia's PivotMe
In this raw, bold, and empowering episode, April welcomes Dr. Maureen Gibbonsâknown online as Dr. Moeâfor a no-holds-barred conversation on the power of pivoting. From burned-out ER doctor to multi-million-dollar CEO, Dr. Moe shares her unfiltered journey of reinvention, facing fear, public vulnerability, food addiction, and reclaiming her health and voice. Whether youâre standing at a pivot point in your career or simply ready to stop playing small, this episode is a wake-up call. Itâs not just about changing careersâitâs about reclaiming your story, your health, and your power....
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E315. REP: Habits Part 2: Automate Your Success
April Garcia's PivotMe
In Part 2 of the Habits series, April continues the powerful conversation on how to design your day (and life) through the lens of high-performance habits. While Part 1 focused on tools and awareness, this episode takes it further with implementation strategies that help you automate your successâno extra motivation required. Key Takeaways: Discover how environment design can make or break your habits. Learn to stack habits effectively and create powerful daily routines. Replace âdecision fatigueâ with automated excellence. Understand the neurological patterns that lock in habits...
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E314. REP: Habits Part 1: 5 Tools to Master Your Habits
April Garcia's PivotMe
In this first installment of the Habits series, April debunks the myth that motivation is the key to achieving your goals. Whether you're launching a business, writing a book, or committing to your health, the secret isnât motivationâitâs habits. April dives into how to build better habits that stick, eliminate the ones that derail your progress, and use simple tools to drive long-term success. Key Takeaways: Identify your current habitsâgood and badâand evaluate the true payoff of each. Learn why Keystone Habits like making your bed set the tone for the day. Decrease the...
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E313. Business Seasons: How to Plan, Pivot, and Protect Your Peace
April Garcia's PivotMe
If you've ever found yourself panicking over a slow sales month and spiraling into self-doubtâthis episode is for you. April takes us behind the scenes of a real coaching conversation with a business owner convinced her business was falling apart... only to discover, it was just a predictable cycle. In this episode, youâll learn how to stop reacting emotionally to every dip, zoom out to see your patterns, and plan your growth accordingly. Because your business isnât brokenâit might just be winter. What Youâll Learn: Why most small business owners are blind to their own business...
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E312. My Tattoo Horror Story: When Politeness Goes Too Far
April Garcia's PivotMe
In this raw and hilarious episode of PivotMe, April shares an intensely personal storyâher tattoo horror story. But beneath the ink and regret lies a powerful message about people-pleasing, distraction, and the cost of staying silent in critical moments. From battling through a brutal year to permanently marking her comeback on her body, April takes us through a decision made during emotional exhaustion and what it taught her about boundaries, voice, and recovery. Key Takeaways: đ„ Politeness Can Be Dangerous: When you override your inner voice to be agreeable, especially in pivotal...
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E311. Your Future Life Today- How to Have it Now
April Garcia's PivotMe
In this powerful episode of PivotMe, April unpacks the concept of "Touching the Dream"âinspired by Ed Mylettâand what it really means to live into your future life now. Sharing stories from her own life, from paddleboarding in Lake Tahoe to watching her kids play on a private beach, April walks us through how visualizing success and brushing up against it in small, tangible ways actually rewires our belief system. You donât need to wait until youâve âmade itâ to feel what your dream life is likeâyou can live part of it now. Key Takeaways: đ Visualize It Clearly: Describe...
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E310. What Is Your Big Ask? Have This Before Any Negotiation
April Garcia's PivotMe
Most people live in the "just enough" zoneâasking for the bare minimum they think they can get. But what if the key to extraordinary success lies in making unreasonable asks? In this electrifying episode, April dismantles the fear holding you back from demanding what you truly deserve, sharing jaw-dropping stories of bold requests that changed lives (like Siri Lindley training with Olympians, or Mike securing a $50M loan). Youâll learn why someone half as qualified as you will outearn you today simply because they asked for more, and how to reframe rejection as a stepping stone. ...
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E309. Don't Pay for Ads Until You Do This
April Garcia's PivotMe
Marketing agencies are begging you to run LinkedIn ads. Here's why that might be the worst $5,000 you'll ever spend. April breaks down the exact conversation where she stopped a client from blowing his ad budgetâand the 3 foundational fixes he needed first. Key Takeaways: đž The Cold Hard Math â Why LinkedIn ads cost 3-5X more than other platforms for B2B leads đ The Busyness Paradox â If you're already overwhelmed, ads will drown you (not save you) đȘ Storefront Theory â Why your profile is like a retail window (and Kyle's was empty) đŻ The...
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E308. ElevateUs: Help Create a Business Together
April Garcia's PivotMe
What if your $5 could plant the seed for the next great community leader? In this deeply personal episode, April Garcia shares the beer-with-Mike story that sparked ElevateUsâa 501(c)(3) turning small actions into generational change. Discover how mentorship + opportunity create chain reactions that transform entire communities. Key Moments: đ» The Birth Story â How a casual beer with Mike revealed the missing link in leadership development đĄ The ElevateUs Difference â Why this isn't charity, but an "opportunity multiplier" đ Lillian's Legacy â...
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E307. REP: Why You Should Eat the Ugliest Frog First
April Garcia's PivotMe
Mark Twain famously said, "Eat a live frog first thing in the morning, and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day." In this episode, April Garcia dives into why tackling your hardest task first is the ultimate productivity hackâand how to stop letting procrastination drain your mental energy. Key Takeaways: â The Frog Theory â Your "frog" is the task you dread most. Avoiding it costs more energy than doing it. â Fear vs. Reality â Most frogs take less than 20 minutes to complete (but feel massive in your mind)....
info_outlineIn this episode of PivotMe, April delves into the art of navigating hard things and shares 5 easy steps to handle challenges effectively, becoming the coachman of your own brain. With the understanding that an average person generates thousands of thoughts per hour, many of which revolve around uncontrollable factors and fears, April introduces practical steps to redirect focus towards what can be changed.
Key Takeaways:
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Practice Strategic Visualization:
- Channel thoughts towards visualizing things that can be changed.
- Focus on what you want instead of what you fear.
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Write to Your Badass List:
- Compile a list of personal achievements and strengths.
- Reflect on past successes to boost confidence.
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Have a Mantra:
- Develop a mantra that instills confidence and positivity.
- Repeat the mantra during challenging situations.
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Manage Your State Before Walking In:
- Prioritize emotional well-being before facing difficult situations.
- Engage in activities that uplift mood and mindset.
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Break it into Manageable Chunks:
- Divide challenging tasks into smaller, more manageable parts.
- Tackle each segment systematically.
April shares the inspiring story of Brooklyn, a listener turned client, who became a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. Brooklyn navigated a challenging situation by implementing these steps, showcasing the effectiveness of the strategies in real-life scenarios.
The episode concludes with the empowering message that while one may not be able to change the hard thing itself, the response to it can be transformed. By taking control of thoughts and responses, individuals can navigate challenges with resilience, ensuring that difficult situations don't dictate the course of their day.
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