Journey To There

In This Episode:  What would be possible if we put in 100% of or efforts and let go to any attachment of the outcome? Imagine what would be possible if you moved forward with ideas, decisions, confrontations without any emotional attachment or fear around the outcome? We are only responsible for our actions in any situations. Outcomes are almost always out of our control. No action? No chance of an outcome. To truly let go of attachment you have to be willing to let go of the ideas of the outcome. attachments are ideas, not the thing itself. Deepak Chopra explain the concept of letting go by using the metaphor of a gardener. The gardener plants the seed and gives the seed all it needs to survive but he doesn’t go and dig it up every day to see if it has grown. The gardener is clear about the outcome he desires, he does the work required but then he lets go or detaches himself from the outcome. Takeaways From This Episode: See every bump in your road as a learning experience. You will have good days and bad da

In This Episode:  Emotions vs. Logic...When it comes to making a decision which do use? You might be surprised to realize it is not what you think. This episode was so fun to produce! Once you get through all the laughter you’ll find out 2 tips to break your cellphone addiction and several other easy wellness tips to integrate every day. Do emotions drive your decisions? What happens when an opportunity to decide triggers your emotions? Decision making is not logical, it is emotional according to the latest findings in neuroscience. What do chickens, motorcycles and vacuum cleaners all have in common? Are we rational human beings or are human being rationalizers? Learn one survey tool that will save you thousands of dollars on focus group research studies. Resources:  Song: Emotional Rescue LyricsSong Facts Psychology Today Article: Logic and Emotion University of Texas Case study on Chickens Max Diff Fast Company Article: The End of Rational vs. Emotional   Traci DeForge Produce Your Podcast Love the show? 

In This Episode:  The hardest three words to say aren’t I love you – they’re I don’t know. That’s the opinion of Stephen J. Dubner and Steven D. Levitt, authors of the behavioral economics bestseller Freakonomics. Why is learning to say “I don’t know.” Important? Some neuroscientists believe that our need to know is actually linked to our brain function. When we have an answer, we get a hit of dopamine so we feel compelled to try. Find out why saying I don’t know in business is not a solution. Find 3 alternative ways to say I don’t know without feeling uncomfortable. Resources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/work-in-progress/2015/05/04/six-ways-to-confidently-say-i-dont-know/#2ac1bbb62c66   Traci Long DeForge Produce Your Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest

In This Episode:  {Re-broadcast} Change happens in our lives and can take us by surprise at any time. Some changes we embrace and some arrive unexpectedly in the form of tragedy or loss. The re-release of this broadcast episode is in memorial of Mike Blanton, May 24, 1954 - March 25, 2017. A wonderful man who was loved by so many and lost too soon. May Kelley Blanton, his family, friends and business family find the peace and courage to walk through this unimaginable life change. Courage is not merely a word; it’s state of mind…Change is inevitable; it is how we choose to look at change that determines our success in business and in life. Be reminded to feel the fear and do it anyway: being courageous in business does not mean lacking fear… to have courage is to be able to face fears and move forward. Gain insight on why it is hard for people to change even when it is a positive change. Learn about the 3 -2-1 change model and how it can keep you from avoiding change. Learn how to embrace change and combat res

In This Episode:  Find out why being wealthy is not all about the zeros Discover how accidental entrepreneurship led to two successful businesses at 27 years old. Explore how a digital detox on a daily basis can change your emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing. Hear two tips to break your cellphone addiction. Guest: Teliah Geinger Teliah is the owner of Renu Hot Yoga, NUYU Juice Bar, and the host of The Balancing Act Podcast, where she interviews women entrepreneurs on balancing personal and business life. Aside from those three, she coaches personal clients on developing healthy habits and yoga practices. She loves every joy, opportunity, challenge and growth moment that comes along with being an entrepreneur and especially loves working alongside her husband, Kylon. She loves being outside with her family and looks forward to building their dream home in the mountains of beautiful Washington State so she can snowboard and work from home every day. Traci Long DeForge Produce Your Podcast Love the sho

Traci shares her story on how if you change the way you look at things, the things you are looking at change. It is not a riddle. Find out how it works!   Traci Deforge Produce Your Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest

In This Episode:  Traci accidentally deleted 8,956 archived files spanning 6 years of her business. Did she have a meltdown? Yes. Did it turn into an enlightening experience? Yes! Delete and Restore: Deleting files archived in our brains and in our business can open space for big growth Do You Ever Wish You Could Delete Your Feelings? Resources:  How to control your feelings so they don’t control you. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/anxiety-zen/201405/do-you-ever-wish-you-could-delete-your-feelings Deleting memories, muscle memory scents and seasons http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3479457/How-erase-painful-memories-just-moving-eyes-increasingly-popular-type-therapy-diminish-negative-memories-help-wellbeing TAKEAWAYS: 1. Meditation 2. 3 step priority list to reset your brain 3. No is not a four-letter word. Traci Long DeForge Produce Your Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Fa

Happy Birthday Journey to There! We turn one today and want you to celebrate with us! In honor of this day we are re-releasing the Beauty is in the Beginning episode. If you've just joined us find out the inspiration behind the show. If you've been with us all along, we thank you. Your support means more than we can say! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest

In This Episode:  Traci shares how her worrying over two unrelated incidents actually caused her to re-schedule the recording time of this show and put it off for two days!. Why do we worry about things we cannot control? How do you stop yourself from torturing yourself with anxiety? Listen in... “Don’t Worry.” Everyone says it but everyone also does it! Traci rescheduled the recording of this episode by two days because she was worried about two pending unrelated incidents. See if it was all worth it…. Don’t Worry, Everyone says it but everyone also does it. Is it biological or is it a learned habit? Worry about cash flow. Worry about turnover. Worry about reaching goals. Why do we worry? Is worrying about your business helping it grow faster? Learn a few tips on how to stop the worry loop in your head! Try using measurements to help manage anxiety. Find out how an anxious financial advisor went from making $75,000 to $200,000 Resources: http://jamesclear.com/evolution-of-anxiety http://www.thegreatcourses.c

Time Travel Episode Highlights! Traci and Russ showcase favorite moments from past episodes. This week we couldn't get enough of Katrina Ubell, MD talking with us about how here 50lb weight loss changed her career! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest

In This Episode: Dr. Katrina Ubell shares her experience struggling with her weight while advancing her medical career. Doctor turned Weight Loss coach shares her success story of losing 50lbs and great tips for ways you can tackle a busy schedule and still maintain your ideal weight. Find out how message your brain gets when you are repetitive eating. Learn more about the direct correlation between weight gain and busy professional careers. You’ll hear how tuning into the messages your brain gives you about food can actually be one of the most successful ways to lose weight and keep it off. Figuring out your belief system about food issues, compulsive overeating and body issues will be the first step in conquering them.   Traci Long DeForge Produce Your Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest

A five minute takeaway episode where Traci tells her experience with Energy Vampires and how she deals with them.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest

In This Episode:  Combating Toxic energy and How to protect yourself from people, places and things which rob you of your positive energy. Enervate [verb en-er-veyt; adjective ih-nur-vit] verb (used with object), enervated, enervating. 1. to deprive of force or strength; destroy the vigor of; weaken. Synonyms: enfeeble, debilitate, sap, exhaust. adjective 2. Enervated. “Enervate” comes from the Latin word enervare, which was formed from the prefix e-, meaning “out of,” and “-nervare” (from nervus, meaning “sinew or nerve”). So, etymologically at least, someone who is enervated is “out of nerve.” Are you an Energy Vampire? Do you have any Energy Vampires in your life? Find out Two common misperceptions about being too sensitive Fire yourself from the job of taking on the pain of others Emotions can come at you hard and fast. Learn actionable tips you can use when negativity spins you into a tizzy, Resources: www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-ecstasy-surrender/201412/tips-sensitive-people-protect-their-energy

Traci spotlights the Make It Happen episode with Krisztina 'Z' Holly. Entrepreneurs are not short on ideas they are short on options to get their ideas into reality. There are steps you can take today to move things forward! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest

In This Episode:  Krisztina 'Z' Holly shares her insights on Make It In LA and how the work she is doing from California to the White House is making strides to help boost manufacturing opportunities for entrepreneurs. You have an idea? You can make it! MEET KRISZTINA ‘Z’ HOLLY MIT-trained engineer, tech entrepreneur and adventurer, Krisztina “Z” Holly is the host of The Art of Manufacturing podcast and Founder & Chief Instigator of LA Mayor Garcetti’s MAKE IT IN LA initiative. Z is best known for curating and hosting the first ever TEDx (TEDxUSC) in 2009 and founding two innovation centers at MIT and USC. She has an instinct for finding and amplifying undiscovered talent and ideas, whether it’s helping dozens of faculty spin out new venture-backed startups or curating dozens of speakers whose talks have garnered 12 million views online, ten of which have appeared on TED.com. Early on, Z has played key roles at tech startups, such as Stylus innovation (acquired by Artisoft), Direct Hit Technologies (acqu

Traci takes her own advice and wears an elastic band on her wrist for a week to keep track of how many times she apologizes (Unnecessarily!). Find out what happened! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest

In This Episode: Traci takes her own advice and wears an elastic band on her wrist for a week to keep track of how many times she apologizes (Unnecessarily!). Find out what happened! Sorry not Sorry: Do you have the apologize habit? Over apologizing for things, especially when they are not even your fault? This can lead to feelings of unnecessary guilt and create unwanted stress. Try getting rid of the “sorry syndrome” and create a more empowering and even healthier way to communicate. Find out why over apologizing in the workplace can keep you from getting ahead. Did you know by saying you are sorry when it is not your fault can lead to health issues? There are 3 specific things you can do right away to stop the sorry syndrome. 6 questions you can ask yourself to gut check your apology meter BE AWARE: Ask yourself these questions when you say sorry: Do you say sorry to preserve the peace? Do you say sorry to stay out of the way and not get notice? Are there certain people or situations that make you say sorr

Listen to a deeper dive into the #sidehustle. A trendy term for an old school behavior of starting a business on the side. Traci shares a success secret about one of her side side hustles and points out a few gotchas along the way! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest

In This Episode: Melody Biringer, Founder, The Crave Company talks to us on the benefits of starting a business on the side to enhance your life and even your other work endeavors. Find out why a side hustle is much more than a part-time job. Discover how hiring people operating side projects can make you a better business owner. Explore how Corporations are adapting to new ideas around enabling employees flexibility in order to increase retention and recruitment. Traci Long DeForge Produce Your Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest

Traci’s Takeaways: Re-Define Goal focuses on the importance of defining your intentions of setting the goal instead of only focusing on the outcome. She also includes 3 practical tips to get you to your goal. Two game changer apps + one old school favorite! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest