The Connection Club

We’re nearly a quarter of the way through the first year of a brand new decade!Right now, we’re at the very beginning of a new month too. March is such a great time to reflect on the previous year and how the current year is shaping up. Usually, by this point, most people have either given up on their resolutions or goals, but this new month is a perfect opportunity to get back on track. Throughout this episode, I share an update on how my year is going so far, how I’m progressing with my goals, and how you can get back on track too. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why March is a great month for reflection. (4:31)How my new year is going so far. (8:39)How you can reset yourself and your intentions every month. (9:17)Why consistency is the key to achieving your goals. (13:16)How to start setting and achieving your goals for the decade today. (18:39)

Are you connected with your family? As kids grow into adults, it’s all too common for people to start drifting away from one another. It’s easy to get wrapped up in our own lives. Especially around the holidays, it’s so important to connect with family or rekindle that connection if necessary.  In this episode, my brother’s in the hot seat. We’re going to pass the microphone back and forth, sharing stories about childhood and adulthood together and how important it is to maintain a strong connection with family. Take a listen to learn some of the funniest memories my brother has of me, how we’ve grown apart and together over the years, and how we maintain such a solid friendship today. Connect with Rick: Instagram

Are you in sync with your husband? Every relationship will go through ebbs and flows; that’s just part of human nature. But staying truly connected for years on end with your significant other takes a lot of work and constantly learning how to better communicate with one another. That’s what this episode is all about: finding ways to better connect in your marriage. In this episode, I talk with Dimple Thakrar, a celebrity love & relationship coach, who understands the ins and outs required to move from struggling with pain in marriage to passion, peace, love, and intimacy for the rest of your lives. Throughout our conversation, Dimple shares about the struggles that she and her husband have faced over their years of marriage, even going from being on the brink of divorce to living a connected and passionate life together again. Tune in to learn how to reconnect with your significant other and take your next step toward a long life of happy marriage together. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How the Tony Robbins relationships event impacted Dimple’s marriage. (12:19)How Dimple and her husband both show up in their marriage now. (29:02) How to connect with your heart and feminine flow. (36:03)How women can keep their man happy. (38:08)What men can do to keep their woman happy. (39:58)Connect with Dimple Thakrar: WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn 

What does your future look like? Unless you have the ability to see into the future, nobody really knows where they’ll be in a week, month, year, or decade. Even though nothing is certain, giving yourself direction is essential to make sure that you keep moving forward and don’t stay stagnant. In this episode, I break down the concept of creating a vision board: why I use it, how to create one, and how mine has changed over time. Connecting to a vision is something that has been really helpful in creating my success and connecting with myself, too. I found that in the past when I don’t have a vision, I don’t know what I’m working for. I don’t know what I should be excited about in life. Initially, I was reluctant to create one—but it’s changed my life. I want you all to have direction and purpose in your life; creating a vision board is essential for that. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why vision boards are essential to achieving your goals. (2:06)What my 2020 vision board will look like. (11:05)What questions to ask yourself when establishing a vision. (13:34)Why mindset is so important to create a meaningful vision. (21:06) 

How do you feel today? Do you feel slow and foggy, or light, vibrant, and full of energy? It’s no secret that the food we eat affects the way we physically feel. There’s “good” food and “bad” food—or, as Nikki Sharp puts it, “toxic food” and “food.” The secret, however, is that health isn’t nutrition. It’s way more complicated than that. It’s not about the food you eat or the exercise you do. It’s all about the mind and how you feel about what you’re putting in your body. In this episode, I talk with Nikki Sharp. Nikki was an international model who, with the pressures that the modeling world put on her, caused her weight and health to ebb and flow. Once she decided it was time to get healthy, she transformed into this kick-ass boss babe when it comes to nutrition. Today, she’s helping so many people around the world not only clean up their diet but live a better, healthier lifestyle. Nikki’s story will not just blow you away, but inspire you to take the next step in your journey toward a happy, healthy life as well. Some Questions I Ask: What were your modeling days like? (6:38)What about the emotional side of nutrition? (15:58)How do people start getting healthy? (20:57)How do we get ourselves out of depression with food and mindset? (49:02)In This Episode, You Will Learn: A few quick tips to stop feeling bloated after meals. (4:48)How Nikki overcame her eating disorder. (8:30)Why the social media world is worse than the modeling world. (13:07)The difference between wellness and illness. (32:55)How impactful water is on our bodies. (51:08)Connect with Nikki: WebsiteFacebookInstagramResources:The 5 Day Real Food Detox by Nikki SharpMeal Prep Your Way to Weight Loss by Nikki Sharp

Have you ever tried to run away from home? It’s not just kids that try to run away – adults do it, too. We run away from ourselves, our problems, and our inner world. Eventually, we block enough out, we shut down, and we lose touch with ourselves. Done the right away, however, “running away” from home can actually provide a platform to reconnect with yourself. In this episode, my beautiful social media friend Danielle shares her experiences of running away to India and finding her true calling as a yoga teacher. Danielle is 24, lives in Zurich, and is a self-employed yoga teacher, health coach, and content creator. Danielle’s story is an emotional one. She shares her stories about the toxic patterns she noticed in her life, how she felt like she didn’t have any connection with herself or anyone around her, and how she finally found her true self once again. She found ways to empower herself, climb out of a pit of depression, and move forward from really painful situations. Danielle’s story is a powerful one, and she articulates every bit of her experience with wisdom beyond her years. Some Questions I Ask: How did you get to where you are today? (2:11)What made you have that realization that you were contributing toward some of the things happening in your life? (6:58)Tell us about your self-discovery process in India? (19:34)What are some healthy habits you’ve incorporated into your life that help you stay on track? (27:10)What’s happened since you returned home from India? (29:03)In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why Danielle decided to spend a few months in India to connect back with herself. (8:40)Why people are afraid of journaling. (16:33)The importance of focusing on your strengths rather than just your weaknesses. (22:29)What makes yoga different from other forms of exercise. (32:27)How to connect back with yourself. (36:40)

When was the last time you really connected with your partner? Relationships are the biggest stressor and also the biggest joy in our lives. They can be really draining, but also incredibly beautiful at the same time. Facing challenges together, working through problems together, and learning how to truly connect with one another play crucial roles in helping your relationship flourish. I recently attended a relationship program by Sage and Tony Robbins. Luke and I spent 12 days in Maui, immersing ourselves in each other, taking our relationship to a level we’ve never connected on before. So, that’s what I’m sharing with you all on this episode. I’m just going to give you the takeaways in hopes that you can apply some of the tools that have helped us into your own relationships and marriage as well. I want nothing more for you guys than for you to experience true connection with your partner, and reconnecting with yourself along the way. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How tools from The Ultimate Relationship Program show up in my marriage. (3:00)The biggest thing that I took away from the event: stay away from the blame game. (7:10)The roles of the temptress, mother, and queen. (12:29)Why “resetting” is so powerful when in an argument with your spouse. (23:47)Why it’s important to put your partner’s needs above your own. (26:55)Some personality types to help you get to know yourself and your partner on a new level. (35:09)How to attract your man! (40:13)The life cycle of men. (49:36)Resources:S FactorFire Child, Water Child by Stephen CowanTony Robbins Platinum Partnership

What challenges are you going through right now? I believe that with the right mindset and tools to grow, challenges can become great opportunities. Facing challenges is a great way to connect back with ourselves, and then with one another as well. These challenging moments are the opportunities for you to make a choice: will you change or stay the same? I’m choosing growth, and that’s why I’m sharing this journey with you. I’m so glad that you keep joining me on this journey. In this episode, I get a little extra vulnerable. I don’t just share my insights into life as I tell you my own story, but in this one, I tell you some of the hardest stories I’ve ever had to tell. All this is to give you a better idea and perspective of who Katie is, and who you are, too. Take a listen to learn how I’ve transformed my challenges into opportunities, and how you can learn to do the same. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why facing challenges improves life experiences. (3:03)How I found out I was pregnant with my daughter. (5:54)What happened when I fell. (27:04)How John Amaral’s bodywork helped me realize who I was again. (38:40)