Life's Necessities & Luxuries Radio

We are what we eat, that's what they say right?  But, do you believe it?  One of the things I found that helped keep me calm and in a better mood is to get moving more and eat better.  We need to find ways to keep our stressors down and to find alternate ways of reducing stress or ways to balance our body, mind, and spirit which I believe is key to us living happier lives.  Today's episode is about a couple of quick ways to help preserve them.    Do you crave sugar?  Who doesn't love sugar?  It's one of those things we couldn't get enough of a kid - do you agree?  Candy, candy, and more candy (that was our motto).  We couldn't get enough of it, and, our poor parents had to deal with us on a sugar high bouncing off the walls for hours on end after we consumed our candy bar delights. As time goes by, we learn how bad sugar is for us.  For a number of years now I've been trying to quit sugar.  I haven't been able to quit it altogether, but I'm trying to become more diligent about the amount of it I consume.  A

We always talk about the importance of setting goals and the importance of writing them down and having them on our to-do lists, but, just as important, do you acknowledge them when you reach the goal?   A few years ago, I learned the importance of not only setting our goals but, also keeping a separate journal where you can actually acknowledge those achievements on the important things we set out to do for ourselves, whether it was a personal or a business thing.  Do you keep an acknowledgment journal?  A place where you can capture all of those amazing things that happen to you along your journey?  Keeping a journal or notebook that is solely dedicated to this purpose is crucial.   Today's episode is about the importance of doing just that.   If you're already doing this, my hat's off to you, and if you aren't, then, its time to get started.  You've accomplished a lot of things in your time, now let's start celebrating. Here's to more amazing things along your journey. With Love, Dawn-Marie XO  

When I was younger I had a problem with not finishing what I began.  If it didn't hold my attention I'd drop it and move onto the next exciting, shiny thing.  Has this ever happened to you? As I got a bit older and wiser, I learned that this wasn't a good thing.  And, the more books I read on self-improvement and personal empowerment, they'd all have a similar perspective on this topic.  I decided I would take a stab at it.  I picked one thing and began from start to finish.  Once I did this, I found it easier to keep on moving onto the next thing, and then the next. Before I knew it, I was reaching my goals that much more quickly and effectively. Today's episode is a quick reminder of just that.  Is there a bunch of unfinished projects laying around the house?  Things you said you want to do, but, never got the information or the tools that you needed to get the job done?  Don't let this steal your happiness any longer. Pick one or two of those projects, dust them off and get back on track until they're

Do you feel that you're overworked, over-stressed and that your mind is scattered all over the place?  Do you feel achy and your joints hurt? Or, more importantly, you just don't have the energy like you used to or you feel like your pants are getting a bit tighter?   If you've answered "yes" to any of the above, then, you may want to take a quick listen to today's show.  Our guest, Heather Kennedy is a Core Integrated Alignment Yoga Instructor.  With her many years of experience, she can teach you how to de-stress, align your body and calm down the mind with her foundational movement classes.   Heather and I met when I was at the Oprah Winfrey's 2020 Vision Tour in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, we had seats next to each other (which was amazing).  As the day progressed, I learned more about what Heather does and wanted her to share the information with you, my Lifers, so she's here with us today to share some wisdom on the practice of Yoga and how it can immediately begin to shift your mind, body and spirit.

Don't you just love the feeling of a fresh start?  Well, that's what ringing in a new year means to all of us. Its a time for a reflection.  A time for us to gather our thoughts and make some new decisions that we can use to make our upcoming year a better, bigger, and, bolder one. I was at the Oprah 2020 Vision Tour in Ft. Lauderdale last weekend, and, boy, oh boy was I totally pumped up after that.  It was so much fun, and very inspirational.   One of the topics that Oprah discussed was the importance of setting intentions.  I've heard this said in different books, seminars and conferences I've heard before, but, for some reason it was even more inspirational this time around.  I usually try to set my intentions several times throughout the year (at least once every quarter or so).   And, since we're off to a new decade, I thought I would share it with you.   Today's episode is about setting your intentions, it's a quick reminder on the importance of setting them not only for your personal life, but, for

When was the last time you did something special for your loved one without it being their birthday, anniversary or special occasion? In honor of love, I am sharing two secrets from my upcoming book:  151 Musically Inspired Secrets to Master this Thing Called Life as they both have to do with keeping the romance alive and well.   Don't be afraid to tell the ones you love how much they mean to you.  Let them know by giving them little trinkets of affection that will be sure to let them know how much you love them and how much they mean to you.  So take a quick listen to today's episode and enjoy.     Here’s to much love and happiness.    Love, Dawn-Marie           Support this podcast

Do you feel that everyday is challenge?  You take on more than you can, have too many things to do on your to-do lists?  Never feel like you're getting anything done?  Have no fear, you're not alone.  We all have way too many things on our plates today.   In today's episode I cover 4 of the things that seem to steal our happiness and can quickly put us into a bad mood and how you can avoid some of them.   Please remember your time and your life is just as important as anyone else's and you need to stay grounded if you want to be able to achieve the goals and desires you have for you and your family.   Take a quick listen to today's episode.  I hope they will help you remain peace during the turmoil and chaos of the day.   Stay grounded my lifers, you got this!   If you haven't already pre-ordered your copy of my upcoming book:  151 Musically Inspired Secrets to Master this Thing Called Life  do it today, it's also a great holiday gift for someone you love and knows they're looking to build and maint

Are you one for procrastinating?  It was one of my bad character traits until I finally tried to get a grip on it.  If you're one for procrastinating, today may be the excuse you need to kick yourself in the pants and get moving on something you've been holding off on doing.   Maybe you're looking to get physically fit and begin working out again or maybe it's as simple as cleaning out the basement or the garage.  Even though it may not be that simple, you can simply begin by taking the first step and setting your timer for an hour and start on the project.   Since today is #fightprocrastinationday, take it to heart and begin working on something that can help change your life for the better and get it off your plate.    Let me know how it goes.  Leave me a comment.   And, if you want more inspiration, grab a copy of the 151 Musically Inspired Secrets to Master This Thing Called life here: Pre-Order Book Support this podcast

I was listening to a Joyce Meyer sermon a few weeks ago and she was talking about the difference between being smart and being wise.  I thought I should cover it on the show because I feel a lot of us are smart, but, not necessarily wise.  Nor, do we all use our god given gift of intuition.   I cover a couple of scenarios in today's podcast and I'm also linking up Episode #002 with Jennifer Cassetta who is the queen of martial arts where she discusses the importance of awareness.  So be sure to check it out after you listen to today's show. Interview with Jennifer Cassetta Stay smart, stay wise, stay intuitive and stay safe!   Love, Dawn-Marie XO Support this podcast

We are all in such rush these days.  Do you take time to eat breakfast or do you snack on a power bar and think you're good?     I used to skip breakfasts all the time until I began working 16-18 hour days, I found it was really important to start the day off the right way with the protein and energy we need to sustain our days.   What is your breakfast ritual?  Let me know in the comments.   This is a quick episode to remind you to add a little bit of luxury (on a beer and pretzels budget) for you to be sure to take time to lavish yourself with love and luxury (even if only for a few minutes of your day)   Live Happily, Lovingly, Necessarily and Luxuriously,   Dawn-Marie XO       Support this podcast

When was the last time you went on a hunt to find the newest and latest posh hotel that's opened up in your city?  Or, for that fact, just took some time on a weekend to explore a neighboring town?   You don't have to travel far these days to feel like you're on "vacation".  Plan a Summer Staycation right in your own backyard.     Today's episode covers just that, so grab your earbuds and take a listen.  Summer's almost over so you better get moving quickly before it's gone.   Explore your hometown like a tourist and look at it through a new pair of eyes.  Enjoy everything you can get out of it.  Happy travels...   Love, Dawn-Marie   P.S.  If you haven't already signed up and pre-ordered your copy of the upcoming book:  https://www.lifesnecessitiesandluxuries.com/book (151 Musically Inspired Secrets to Master This Thing Called Life,) you can do so by clicking this link. Support this podcast

Happy Spring to you!!  I bet you are so excited to finally shed all of those winter clothes once and for all, get some light-weight clothing on, stare at the beautiful blooming flowers and dip your toes into the green grass. I was walking down the frozen section of the supermarket the other day and I had to pass my weakness (ice cream) and while looking at all of the wonderful flavors that are out there today, it made me think, "if I could be an ice cream flavor which one would I be?"  I had to think about it for a while.  I know what it would consist of, only I can't think of a name just yet. (I tell you more about it in this episode).   My question for you today is this, "If you were to be an ice cream flavor, which one would you be?"  I hope it's not plain old vanilla!  Being different has its challenges, yet, can be very rewarding. So grab your head buds and take a listen to today's episode.  If you haven't pre-ordered your copy of the upcoming audio book:  151 Musically Inspired Secrets To Master Thi

Today's episode is a quick reminder that it's important to look your best.  This, in turn, will help you feel your best.   Do you care about what you wear or do you just throw on anything that pops up at you in your closet?   I hope you think about what you wear.  Remember, today, you only have about 30 seconds to make a good impression and what you put on your body is a true reflection of that.  Make yours a lasting impression (a good one that is).     Do your clothing choices reflect your personality?  Or, do you just put on whatever's hanging in your closet without giving it any thought?   Do you have clothing in your closets that you haven't worn in years?  Or, are they out of style?   It's time to take a look-see and check out your wardrobe.  It might be time for a quick update.   If you need help in this area, please Email me at: lifesnnl@gmail.com and be sure to add in the subject line - "Closet Help".   Be the first to pre-order my upcoming audiobook 151 Musically Inspired Secrets to Mas

We all go through this craziness with the new year here.  We try to figure out what we want to do in the new year.  But, realistically we can only do so much right?   Do you know what you would like to achieve for yourself and your family this year? Did you write down all of your goals and aspirations?  It's never too late to do this, so please take some time to do it.  This will keep you on your path and then the best part, you can check it off your list once it's done. Today's episode is about a quick ten minutes you can take each morning to meditate on how you'd like to see your day/week go. This can help fuel your motivation to stay on track to accomplish the things you're looking to do. Much love and a fantastic and productive new year to you and yours,   Live Happily, Lovingly, Peacefully, Luxuriously & Necessarily, Dawn-Marie XO   Support this podcast

Today I will cover how you can challenge yourself and add some luxury to your life for one entire week (on a beer and pretzels budget).   When I refer to luxury, it isn't necessarily about something that costs a ton of money, rather they're more about necessities. These days, I believe we take everything for granted.  Think about how difficult it was back in the day just to heat up the house, take a bath, wash clothes or even have light in your room so that you could read a book at night.   In today's show, I will cover a few quick ways you can add some luxury to your life.  I want you to do it for a whole week.     Luxury isn't necessarily about an inanimate object, it can also be about a feeling or vibe.   So let's get started.   Be sure to go to www.lifesnecessitiesandluxuries to sign up for our newsletter and subscribe on your channel so that you don't miss out on any future episodes.   Live Necessarily & Luxuriously,   Dawn-Marie XO   Let's stay in touch:   FB - Dawn-Marie Mutell Ins

Yesterday was #America Recycles Day, how can you help our planet Earth? Do you recycle, if not, why not?  Do you feel it's not necessary or that it takes up too much time?   Believe it or not, every little step you can do to help recycle can keep our mother earth looking it's most beautiful, keep our air clean and continue to have clean water. Be sure to teach your children about the importance of recycling and how they help put a dent in keeping our world a clean and safe place to live.   Happy recycling!   Stay in touch: IG: @dawnmariesfashionfinds FB:  dawnmariemutell Twitter:  @lifesnnl   Support this podcast

Today's episode covers the importance of keeping your power.  I'm not referring to mystical or magical power, but, rather the power of this thing called YOUR LIFE! You may not realize it, but, when you give up your power to something or someone, you wind up losing a piece of yourself in the process. What do I mean by this?  Well, have you ever had someone in your life take over your time? Stop you from doing the things you love? Or, they have you doing something that might be wreaking havoc on you and your health?  You may not even be fully aware of it.  For example, maybe your boss has you working too many hours and you're not able to spend any quality time with your friends and family? I speak about this in more depth in my upcoming book but, I wanted to share a little bit about it with you today because maintaining your power -- your life is one of the most important things you can do to help yourself have a great and satisfying life.   You see, I know this only too well. I once gave up my power.  It

Today's episode is yet another necessity.  It's about a very touchy topic.  This week is National Estate Planning week and although I'm not a lawyer or advisor, I've learned about some of the things we need in our lives that will help protect ourselves and our family.  It's about something we usually don't want to think about, let alone talk about with our loved ones.  It's about planning your final wishes and leaving instructions about your health care decisions.   If something bad was going to happen to you tomorrow, would your loved ones know what to do?  Do they know your final wishes?  Or, if you were hospitalized do they know what you'd like for them to do?  There are 4 documents everyone should have in place in their lives right now.  No worries, I'm guilty of not having these either and will begin this week to get them in place. 1) A Durable Power of Attorney 2) Advance Medical Directives        i)A Healthcare Proxy       ii)A Living Will      iii)A DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) 3) A Will 4) A Le

Are you happy?  Do people who know you say "you're always smiling" what's up with that?  Or, "how do you stay so happy?".    I learned when I was around 22 that happiness is not something we're born with, but, something that we cultivate in our lives.  I read this book "Happiness is a Choice" by Frank M.D. Minirth and Paul Meier (if you've never read it, I highly suggest checking it out.     I picked up a copy of this book because after I was hit by the drunk driver and my mom's passing away, I felt myself go into a deep funk, a depression of sorts.  I hid it from my family and friends, but, I didn't feel the same way before my mom died or before the accident.  My best friend was now gone and I had some serious injuries to my spine that the doctors said would be with me for the rest of my life unless I had a surgery which they didn't feel I should do at the time or guarantee me that it would last.  Either way, I was sad, despondent, felt broken and was broke financially, I felt separated from the rest o

Today is #NationalNewYorkDay and well, being a native New Yorker, I just had to write a little homage to say what a great place it is to grow up.     One of my favorite NY Style sandwiches is the Bagel and Lox which I have a little video on my YouTube channel here at: https://youtu.be/Pn9M-glNaf8 (Bagel and Lox Video) If you love it as much as I do, check it out and make one today, or this weekend for brunch.   What I love most about New York is that there are so many wonderful ways you can take a mini vacation when you need it.  You can travel 40 minutes out of the city and be in the Adirondack Mountains, or you can travel a few hours and be in Vermont, Washington DC or Boston.  How cool is that?     How can you celebrate #NationalNewYorkDay?  Well, there are a few ways: -Create a bagel lox sandwich or a Corned Beef Reuben. -Take out some Sinatra and play some of his tunes, including "New York, New York". -Check out a Broadway play that might be in your town. -Rent a video from Amazon Prime - Fam