It was lovely connecting with you @Dayana Melian , @Evelyn Szeinbaum , @Vincenzo Fanfarillo , and @Dee Mehta . We got to know each other, shared what we do, swapped emails, talked about a fun and practical collaboration possibility, and ended with a relaxing Hypno Health session. Guided relaxation connects us with alpha brain wavelengths, supports gut health, opens up our creative channels, and balances our nervous systems. Next Networking call will be Thursday, May 14th, 7 pm MT/ 9pm Eastern. It's open to everyone in the Thrive Community. One of the perks of being part of this amazing group of folks! Hope you can join! You can find all the monthly meetings on the Thrive Calendar, www.skool.com/releasetheweight/calendar Things are a changin a bit around here, and I have a feeling it's gonna be good!!

My transformation began in 2024, when my daughter asked to visit Greece for her 8th birthday. That one question seemingly knocked me into another dimension full of possibilities that I had otherwise never thought about. We were not a traveling family, domestically or internationally, so my immediate response to my daughter was, "no way!" A trip to Greece felt like a reward that you earn at the end of adulthood. My husband and I were sacrificing our health and wellness while working full time and caring for two kids. I worked overnights as a nurse, so most days we were two ships passing, and he had the corporate job that he didn't love but kept showing up to. Lack of sleep, stress, and not having enough time for myself felt inevitable, because that meant that I was doing it right. "Try harder; wake up earlier; eat better; work out; get outside; drink more water." Knowing what to do wasn't my problem. My problem was feeling like I had the power to change anything. Slowing down didn't feel like an option until my daughter started talking about Greece. And the idea to sell everything we owned and move to Greece was then sparked by my husband. But, what was the universe trying to tell me?! It became clear that we were all ready to do things a different way, and I listened to the quiet voice inside of me that knew, without a doubt, that diving into the unknown was what I needed to do. Why not?! Every aspect of my lifestyle is different now. Activities that felt forced and scheduled are now just a part of my day. Food no longer carries guilt, steps are no longer counted, community is right outside my front door, full nights of rest are the norm, naps are encouraged, day dates with my husband are spontaneous, and spending time outside is inevitable. And the highlight of my day? Walking my kids to and from school. My insulin level and inflammation markers have decreased. I've built muscle and dropped dress sizes. Not by dieting or medication or gym routines. But by realizing that I'm allowed to create a life that I can be well in.

You're welcome to record it in a video or write it down in a post. Remember, it can be a past transformation or a future transformation that you envision for yourself, or both. You can submit up to 3 stories of Transformation! Also, when you post, remember to vote on other members’ posts by liking them and commenting on them! Thank you to @Joshua Haag , @Om Patel , @Lucy Hutchings , and @Adriana Skura-Palmer , and @Angela Johnson for sharing their incredible stories! I'm looking forward to yours @Evelyn Szeinbaum ! Remember, you can share a personal story and a client transformation story. You can also include links to your Skool Community in your Story post, as some members have already done. Don't overthink it. Have fun with this! Done is better than perfect :)

after @Ben Sherry 's awesome talk this morning, and all the wonderful participation from Thrive and Oracy Club community members! So much inspiration is flowing through me that I just recorded 3 YouTube videos after weeks of taking a pause. Here is one of the videos. It's not a Signature Talk, nor is it a Story of Transformation. It's a song. I call it the Battle of the Binge. And it's not perfect. I even clear my voice in the beginning of it. This is my invitation to YOU, to start where you are. Let go of perfection and just share your truth, your heart, your light, your speech, your song. Whatever it is you're ready to share, share it. The world needs the special medicine that only YOU can bring. https://youtu.be/WSaOizNW3Rg

Thursday, 8 am MT/ 10 am Eastern https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82654041042?pwd=b9PHMcwfyAVIxLzBJHat13bcTqMq1C.1 Super excited to have @Ben Sherry as a guest in the Thrive Community, to kick off our Stories of Transformation Contest! Every founder has a story worth telling - most just haven't found its shape. In this workshop, we'll map out your Signature Talk that shows who you are, what you know, and why it matters. Ben Sherry is the founder of Oracy Club, a global community for founders who are looking to get visible, build trust, and win more clients through live events. After a decade of teaching, teacher training and communication coaching, he now helps coaches and consultants build signature talks, workshops, and masterclasses - the kind that build authority and fill a calendar with warm leads.