{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e8da48cdbdfc2392e2363bc/5ebe9dbd03020124f1941042?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Reinvesting In Yourself As An Empty Nester with Michelle Lee & Mark O’Toole","description":"<p>When the children have left home, empty nesters can feel disengaged and irrelevant. The role of being a parent, suddenly not as needed, can lead to much confusion and disorientation, leading to feelings that they no longer matter.</p><p><br></p><p>Today I’m joined by two of my absolute favorite people, Michelle Lee and Mark O’Toole - self-proclaimed ‘Dream Architects’ helping others in the same age bracket rediscover their passions and joy for life.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Mark and Michelle, empty nesters themselves, are on a mission to help thousands of empty nesters to engage fully with life through deeper and more meaningful Experiences, unconditional Contribution, and evolving and consistent Growth.&nbsp;Known as The Dream Architects, the lifestyle and nutrition coaches, co-create with their clients to help them re-ignite their dreams, and engage in healthy&nbsp;choices, through programs like My Dream Matters and My Body Matters. When clients raise their ECG Life pulse and truly embrace self-love, they ultimately feel like they do matter.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, they share their journey to becoming a couple and starting a business together, what ‘ECG’ means at The Dream Architects and how their classes benefit attendees moving forward into the next phase of their lives.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s wonderful that this kind of work is being done and seeing what success has come out of their programs, there is definitely a huge audience in need of the support and motivation. Rather than feeling like the next chapter is a burden, these two make the transition feel like a welcome and exciting addition to life.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If you’d like to hear more about Michelle and Mark’s story of becoming who they are today, then tune in to <strong>Episode 5</strong> of <strong>Joyful-Souls</strong>!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Some Questions I Ask:</strong></p><ul><li>Michelle, how did you meet Mark and what were you doing before the business took off? (3:48)</li><li>Mark, where were you before you met Michelle, and how did life change after becoming a couple? (7:34)</li><li>What is the focus in the groups you run &amp; what do guests have to look forward to when they connect with you? (18:27)</li><li>How is physical fitness incorporated in your classes? (24:55)</li><li>What’s next for you two? (31:43)</li><li>What is one tip you would give to your younger self for getting to the extraordinary life you have now, faster? (35:18)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode You Will Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Background on Mark and Michelle and the story of how they met (3:00)</li><li>How ‘<em>The Dream Architects</em>’ came to be and insights from Mark and Michelle on deciding to work together as a couple (10:42)</li><li>What the concept of ECG means at ‘<em>The Dream Architects</em>’ (14:25)&nbsp;</li><li>How Michelle and Mark’s programs operate (18:42)</li><li>What ECG Expeditions are (28:08)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect With Mark O’Toole &amp; Michelle Lee:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/2277749752486811/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/the_dream_architects/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thedreamarchitects.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Dream Architects - Website</a></li><li><a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/the-awakening-empty-nester-with-mark-otoole-michelle-lee/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Awakening Empty Nester - Podcast&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href=\"mailto:info@thedreamarchitects.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Email</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://getwildfit.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fitness Program - “WildFit”</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Let’s connect!</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/traceyebenson/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TraceyEBenson/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li><li><a href=\"http://traceybenson@joyfulsouls.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Email</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>","author_name":"Tracey Benson"}