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Welcome to another episode of our special Q&A! This Saturday we continue to dive into the feedback we receive from our listeners. It's necessary to learn how to process everything - including all the good, the bad, and the ugly - that we are faced with. It helps us shift our mindset and welcome new perspectives! https://primalpotential.com/746/

We all are committed to stories from our pasts or our fears that are limiting us in one way or another. Today, with the help of Taylor Simpson, we're tearing all that down and making life more magical. https://primalpotential.com/745/

A few months ago, one of my mentors, Chris Harder, shared a story about looking at the stressful version of a situation. We've all been there, and it makes life so much harder than it needs to be. https://primalpotential.com/744/ ‎

In this Saturday's episode, we're talking about what investing in yourself truly means. Does it automatically mean money?! We're finding out in today's Q&A episode. https://primalpotential.com/743/

Whether we're talking about mood, anxiety, stress management, cravings, hunger, weight gain, infertility, thyroid dysfunction or any other hormonal issue, we're talking about the microbiome! https://primalpotential.com/742/

Most won't. I will. That's one of the mantras Jeremiah Campbell uses to create success in his life. Here is inspiring story of overcoming and creating.

Welcome to another Q&A episode! We receive a lot of questions about the 12 Weeks to Transformation. From the topic of goals, how it works, what you can get out of it, and everything else - this Saturday we're answering these questions! https://primalpotential.com/740/

Consistency is the key to results, but it can be hard to maintain that consistency when you are feeling frustrated, angry, apathetic or exhausted. In today's episode, we've got the ticket to unshakable consistency. https://primalpotential.com/739/

Just last week, I shared the birth story of our precious daughter, Dagny Elizabeth Thompson. I sat out in my office recording, as baby Dagny slept inside with Chris. Every second, I wondered if she had woken up or if she was hungry...I couldn't wait to get back inside and hold her. I never imagined that just a week later, we'd be sharing that we lost her. Our grief is deep & raw, but we also wanted to share our love and her life with those of you who have followed our journey and prayed for her. Please skip this episode if you are triggered by stories of trauma or infant death. This is certainly not an episode for everyone. Please continue to pray as we navigate this unimagineable loss. We have established the Dagny Elizabeth Thompson Memorial Fund in her honor to support families navigating infant crisis and loss. You can learn more & donate at primalpotential.com/dagny/

Today is one of my all-time favorite episodes because we're looking at why change feels so hard & untenable for most people (and how you can be different!) You don't want to miss this one! https://primalpotential.com/738/

Money and finances could be a difficult topic to talk about but it's also one that is very important to dive into. In this Saturday's Q&A episode, we're focusing on the topic of debt, financial freedom, and everything-money! https://primalpotential.com/737/

Have you ever doubted your ability to reach your goal? Have you ever felt like you just don't have confidence that you'll get it done? This episode is for you! https://primalpotential.com/736/

Our sweet daughter has arrived! On this random episode of the podcast, we're telling the story of her arrival! If this is your first episode of the Primal Potential podcast, skip it and come to another! I promise this show isn't about babies & birth stories! https://primalpotential.com/

There's a song that has been motivating me lately. It has a line that says, "there's no freedom in the middle" and it's so true! Today we're talking about when more IS more. https://primalpotential.com/735/

In this episode we're diving into the topic of drama and ways to ditch it! Join us for an exciting Q&A episode! https://primalpotential.com/734/

In today's episode, we're taking a closer look at a few hard (and very valuable) life lessons I learned during my recent home renovation. https://primalpotential.com/733/

It's one thing to improve, it's another thing to improve when life feels hard & complex. Fortunately, there's one strategy that makes it easier! https://primalpotential.com/732

A new month means another episode of our special Q&A where we go over all kinds of feedback and criticism from our listeners - the good, the bad, and the ugly. We do this so we could tackle the importance of processing the critical and unkind things we sometimes "hear". It's going to be a meaningful episode! This Saturday's winner gets a box of Energy+! https://www.myamareglobal.com/30968/EnergyPlus Be the winner of our next giveaway by leaving a review of the podcast on our Apple Podcasts page, leaving a review of Chasing Cupcakes on Amazon, and/or following and tagging us on Facebook and Instagram and letting us know about your favorite episode of the show!

I don't want to be motivated. I want to be committed. Today's episode talks about a paradigm shift that will instantly improve your results. https://primalpotential.com/730/

If you want growth & change for your life, stop being realistic! Big things almost REQUIRE you to be unrealistic. Now is the time! Today's episode will fire you up! Don't miss it! https://primalpotential.com/729/

Welcome to today's Q&A episode! It's going to be a conversation about the KEY to staying "on track" through all the ups and downs. This episode's giveaway winner gets a box of Energy+! Questions we're answering in the episode: Why do I feel like I'm "missing out" when I make healthy food choices? How do I get past this feeling? I want to comfortably say no to the fish and chips and be excited about the healthy lean protein/salad option. How to eat now that I am trying to maintain low levels of estrogen? What do you snack on or have for on the go food? Any thoughts about trying to lose weight and breastfeed? Tips on how to address sugar cravings in the middle of the night while breast feeding? How to stay on track and not let the ups and downs of reality derail you? We're giving away a box of Energy+ in today's episode! Stay tuned for the winner. Be the winner of our next giveaway! Here's how: Leave a review of the podcast on our Apple Podcasts page Leave a review of Chasing Cupcakes Follow and tag us on Instagram or Facebook and share with us your favorite episode of the show Got any questions for us? You can send us your questions here!

Today I'm sharing 5 specific shifts I'm making to optimize my health, energy and mindset after baby! Don't worry though, this isn't an episode just for moms! As I committed to these changes in my own life, I realized how helpful and powerful they are regardless of your age, gender or family style! https://primalpotential.com/727/ Links Mentioned In Today's Episode Cook Once Eat all Week Predominantly Paleo Cowboy Chili Free Audible Trial How to Stop Worrying and Start Living The Book of Awakening Think & Grow Rich The Third Door Atomic Habits Chasing Cupcakes EB's Fave Protein Shake EB's Probiotics for Mental Health EB's Probiotics for Digestive Health EB's Energy Drink Want to learn more about working with me as your coach? Get on the wait list for the Spring 2020 12 Weeks to Transformation!

This minisode will share ONE thing that will make any & all changes easier. Take a listen and make sure to answer the question at the end! https://primalpotential.com/726/ Today's episode features a story from Mark Nepo's The Book of Awakening. Hop on the Wait List for our Spring 2020 12 Weeks to Transformation!

In today's Q&A listeners episode, we're opening a conversation on emotional burdens and how they're an important part of the journey. This episode's winner gets a Vanilla GBX protein! https://www.myamareglobal.com/30968/GBXProtein Here's the list of the questions from our listeners that we're discussing this Saturday: Can you talk about making "big" decisions? For example, when EB decided to invest in the business Mastermind group, what were the thoughts and processes? I know you have touched on this somewhat in various podcasts, but I'd love for you to take us back to the moment you signed on. How to keep doing what you need to do for yourself when you're living in perpetual stress (a sick parent, an alcoholic husband, a wayward child, etc)? How can we trust that everything will be okay? I lost weight and then gained it all back. I feel embarrassed and although I know I did it once so I can do it again it feels so much harder. I'm really struggling with body image issues which also makes things harder because of the negative self-talk. How not to carry an emotional burden, when bad or unfair things have happened to you? Or is it okay to feel/react on those occasions? This might sound really stupid, but hopefully, you'll understand what I'm after. Like if someone just treats you really bad, and it genuinely hurts, and you know that you should not react, but it feels unhumanly Teflon-like not to react or feel bad. Can you just have/live the emotions, and still stay on course/be okay? This is one of my biggest struggles. We have the winner for today's giveaway at the end of the episode! They get a Vanilla GBX protein: https://www.myamareglobal.com/30968/GBXProtein Be the winner of our next giveaway by leaving a review of the podcast on our Apple Podcasts page, or leaving a review of Chasing Cupcakes, or by following or tagging us on Instagram or Facebook and tell us about your favorite episode of the show. Send us your questions here! We'd love to answer them in our next Q&A episodes.

There are some health strategies that help EVERYTHING - whether you want to lose weight, have more energy, support your thyroid or balance your hormones, this episode is for you! We don't need to get hung up on every little detail, complex strategies or competing health goals. The reality is that there are a few big rocks that influence everything! Today we'll be talking about stress, nutrition, toxic exposure and bacterial imbalance - regardless of your health goals, you'll want to listen to today's episode! https://primalpotential.com/724/ Mentioned on Today's Show: The probiotic I take for mental & emotional health The probiotic I take for digestion & immune health Butcher Box The Hormones & Fat Loss Miniseries begins with episode 011

Today we're taking a look at some powerful research supporting the fact that busyness leads to bad decisions and, most importantly, what we can do about it. https://primalpotential.com/723/ Here's the article referenced in today's episode. "When we get caught up in a time scarcity trap of busyness, a panicked firefighting mode, we might only have the capacity to focus on the most immediate, often low-value tasks right in front of us rather than the big project or the long-range strategic thinking that would help keep us out of the tunnel in the first place." Want to get on the Wait List for our Spring 2020 12 Weeks to Transformation? Click here to learn more about it! Check out Episode 587: Busy Is Bullshit

It always helps to figure out first in which area in your life that you could insert DISCIPLINE a little more! Be specific with what outcome you want, work on it every day, and stick with it. The highlight of this Saturday's Q&A episode is discipline and how you could incorporate it into your life. Join us as we tackle the topic! Today's winner gets a bottle of Probiotics! Here's the list of questions we're discussing in this episode: Can you talk about discipline? You always hear that you should be "the dumbest" person in your group in order to elevate and grow. I get the concept. But how do you find that in real life? I have some great long-time friends... that I'm keeping but I keep thinking I should do more and find an additional group? Not easy to do at my age and introvert tendencies. The pictures on my online dating profile are from when I was 30 pounds lighter, which I gained in the last couple of months due to stress and lack of focus. Should I disclose that I've gained weight or should I update the pics (which I haven't been taking pics) or should I pause online dating until I get my shit together? Why can't I stop eating? I've listened to hundreds of EB's podcasts. I'm in therapy and I've lost 80 lbs over 2 years... and I still can't stop eating/bingeing and keep regaining my weight. I still have 100 lbs to lose. We announce the winner of Probiotics at the end of the episode! Here's the Primal Potential Facebook group mentioned in the episode. We're excited to have you there! There are three simple ways to win: leave a review on our Apple Podcasts page, or leave a review of Chasing Cupcakes, or you can even follow and tag me on Instagram or Facebook and share with us your favorite episode of the show. You can send us your questions here!

Money is a weird topic. I love to talk about it because I think it makes it more accessible for everyone. Others get super squirrely when it comes up. On today's episode, we want to bust through some money myths and misunderstanding and explore how creating financial abundance is for EVERYONE. On today's episode I have Brett Thomas, a former sales executive who left the security of a 25-year career to work for himself and make a bigger impact in the world. We'll also tak with Pat Hintze who quickly realized that working for someone else would limit him. He has worked for himself for over 20 years and the ways it allows him to serve his family & community have far exceeded his expectations. Lastly, you'll hear again from Brooke Thomas, who believes that we have to generate to be generous. https://primalpotential.com/721/

Thanks to the recommendation of a friend & business partner of mine, I read "Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business" back in November/December. While the book is clearly geared towards business, there's so much in it that can help all of us create traction for continuous action in our own lives! On today's podcast you'll hear me discuss a few of the ideas and strategies that will help you gain momentum and make growth easier! If you aren't a reader, listen to this book on Audible! If you go through this link, you can get your first month AND your first book free!

Acknowledging that you do have limiting beliefs is the very first step toward getting past them. This Saturday we're talking about the challenge in it and why it's very important to do! We're giving away Klassy Glasses gift card in today's episode! https://lddy.no/9te8 Here are the questions we're answering this Saturday: How do I change my limiting beliefs? How can you decrease inflammation in your body? What are the best natural sources of probiotics? What is an appropriate serving to maintain gut health? Why do I continually make poor food choices even when I know better? Does Elizabeth do 1:1 virtual nutrition counseling? I am overwhelmed by all the diet information out there and would be very interested in this. Today's giveaway winner gets a Klassy Glasses gift card! You can use the coupon code PRIMAL when you purchase a pair of glasses! https://lddy.no/9te8 Be the winner of our next giveaway! Just don't forget to leave a review of the Primal Potential podcast on our Apple Podcasts page, let us know what you think about Chasing Cupcakes on Amazon, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram and tag us to share your favorite episode of the program! We'd love to read all of it! Got any questions for us? You can submit them here.

If you've ever felt like you have big goals but you lack the motivation to consistently act on them, you'll love today's episode with business, life & performance coach Lindsey Mango! Among many strategies, we talk about how you might need to go a little deeper to find that thing that keeps you going, even when you don't feel like it! Learn more about Lindsey's programs! Follow Lindsey on Instagram

I have my own personal business coach on the show today! Austin Netzley, best-selling author and founder of 2x, is on the show sharing top success strategies that apply to life, health and achievement in every arena! https://primalpotential.com/717/ Learn more about 2x.

Today we have another episode of our special Q&A! We have a number of great feedback from listeners that we're tackling in this episode, as well as a few not-so-good ones that are a bit hard to face. Nevertheless, it's going to be an interesting episode diving into deeper and more open conversations on important topics! This Saturday's winner gets an Audible giftcard! We announce who wins at the end of the episode - make sure to stay tuned for that! audibletrial.com/primalpotential https://primalpotential.com/716/

Success isn't that complicated. We often create complication where simplicity is available. Today we're diving into a simple success maxim. Don't miss it! https://primalpotential.com/715/

2020 Is a year of ACTION! Today we're diving into tools, tips and strategies for becoming a person of action! https://primalpotential.com/714/

Today's episode is a mix of conversations on mindset, motivation, and self-awareness! These factors are the paths to YES and it's important that you focus on them. Join us as we tackle this on this Q&A episode! Here's the link we mentioned in the episode to get a free 30-day trial of Audible and your 1st book free: audibletrial.com/primalpotential Today's winner gets a box of EnergyPlus! We're answering these questions in today's episode: How do you get your fasting blood sugar so low? What choices can I make to be a positive me? Consistency is something that I battle with. I start strong but then the motivation fades. What can I do to maintain that motivation? What are the examples of identity journaling questions? Why do I keep repeating the same old habits? How do I keep my daily intake low in carbs but still take in 21g of fiber??? Win our next giveaways by leaving a review of the Primal Potential podcast on our Apple Podcasts page, leaving a review of Chasing Cupcakes on Amazon, and/or tagging us on Facebook and Instagram and share with us your favorite episode of the program! The winner of today's giveaway gets a box of EnergyPlus! You can send us your questions here!

Worry gets in the way. We give too much time and energy to what Dale Carnegie refers to as accumulated yesterdays and fearful tomorrows. In today's episode, we're talking about actionable steps to change that. https://primalpotential.com/712/ I HIGHLY recommend the book How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie. You can even listen to it on Audible! In fact, if you're new to audible, use this link to get a free 30-day trial AND your first book free!

If we begin to assess and respond to warning signs of impending health problems, we can create a buffer against many health challenges. The key is, we have to know what these warning signs are and where we stand. https://primalpotential.com/711/

It's a listener Q&A episode! We're focusing on one of those "hard pills to swallow" and that is the fact that emotional eating doesn't really soothe anything. In this episode we're discussing the difference between finding a distraction and creating solution. Today's giveaway winner gets $20 gift card to Butcher Box! This Saturday we're answering these questions: How do I get myself to consistently lean toward more positive, productive, thought processes? How do you stop using food to soothe hurts? How can I save money in a way that doesn't make me feel stressed? How can I keep myself on a schedule? How do you start a meditation habit? I have heard you mention a few times that you have a goal this year of (I'm summarizing here, please forgive as it's been a while since I heard you talk about it) creating more meaningful connections, better relationships, and being less task focused when it comes to your boyfriend. Something like this, right? Do you talk about this in more depth anywhere? I can totally relate to this and it is definitely an area in my life that I can improve. Wanting to know and learn more about what you're doing. Found out today's winner of Butcher Box at the end of the episode! Here's how you can win our giveaways: leave a review of the Primal Potential podcast on our Apple Podcasts page, let us know about what you think of Chasing Cupcakes on Amazon, and/or tag us on Facebook and Instagram and let us know about your favorite episode of the program! Got questions for us? Send them here!

Ladies! Whether you are pre-menopausal or post-menopausal, we ALL have a monthly hormonal cycle. When you eat for your cycle, you feel better! Increase your energy, improve focus, decrease hunger & cravings just by making a few small adjustments based on where you are in your monthly cycle.

I'm so excited to have Brooke Thomas back on the show! Too many people are "fine". Things are "okay". People are living a fine life, even a good life, but not a life they love. Oftentimes, setting a bigger vision feels weird. We're unsure of ourselves and make decisions based on how others might respond to the moves we make. That means living small! In this converation with Brooke Thomas, we talk about how to create clarity for your life and how to respond to yourself as you start going through the fears, doubts and dramas. Be on the lookout for Brooke's new podcast - the Live Out Loud Show launches this week and as soon as it's life, we'll link to it here! https://primalpotential.com/708/

One of the topics we're focusing on in this Saturday's Q&A is NUMBERS - the thing you see on the scale, on your bank account, or on anything else that contributes to your life and mindset. How do you face these figures? What does 'avoidance isn't refuge' mean when it comes to these numbers? Join us as we tackle the topic in this episode! Here's the complete list of questions we're answering today: I would love your opinion on tracking body composition and weight. I'm working with a counselor who wants me to avoid numbers altogether, as she thinks I try to over-control these variables. However, I believe that avoiding these numbers is hiding from them. You once said "avoidance isn't refuge" in the 12WT and it's always stuck with me. I think it's important to train myself to be able to face the numbers and have an objective, non-dramatic response to them regardless of what they are. I also think it's important to have an objective measure of progress so I can re-evaluate whether or not what I'm doing is working. On the other hand, I also feel a reasonable amount of stress at the thought of letting go of numerical measures of progress altogether, so maybe she's onto something. What are your thoughts? What are some physically actionable activities to ride out cravings? How do I stop self-sabotage and procrastination from keeping me from identifying what I truly want in my life? I'd love to hear tips for facing the plateau- after sustained effort, there is a point where the scale seems stuck- (or broken!) How do you maintain focus to have the positive belief that it will happen with sustained effort? What's your thoughts on nut consumption? I absolutely love them, so if you are pro-nut, when would Be the best time to eat them and with what? Today's giveaway winner gets a bottle of mood+! We announce the winner at the end of the episode! We have a giveaway every Saturday! Here's how you can join and win: Leave a review of the podcast on our Apple Podcasts page, Leave a review of Chasing Cupcakes on Amazon Tag us on Facebook and Instagram and let us know about your favorite episode of the program! Here's the Primal Potential Facebook page we talked about in the episode. Do you have any questions that you would like us to answer in the next listener Q&A? You can submit it here!

Taking action isn't the same as creating a solution. Respond to a problem isn't the same as solving it. Are you exhausting yourself with fruitless effort? I want us all to commit to making this a year of ACTION instead of a year of learning. Let's make this a year of CHANGE. If you need a little fire about taking action, this is the episode for you! https://primalpotential.com/706/ Order a Signed Copy of Chasing Cupcakes - only 100 available! You'll also get a copy of our Identity Journal! Order an unsigned copy or get your copy on Kindle or Audible! If you shop through audibletrial.com/primalpotential you can get your 1st month with Audible AND your first book free! Join the Free Primal Potential FB group!

Creating change and taking your life to the next level absolutely requires that you have a growth mindset and not a fixed mindset. https://primalpotential.com/705/ Growth Mindset Books Mentioned in Today's Episode Mindset by Carol Dweck The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton

As we usher in the new year, we're doing something new in today's episode! This Saturday we're diving into the great feedback we have received as well as the more critical or personal ones, that can be tough to process. By doing this once a month, we hope to welcome deeper and more open conversations on perspective, communication, and the ability to let things go. It's also our goal to take you with us on the nitty-gritty of the podcast - from the thought process to the decision-making - and WHY we do what we do! Join us as we tackle these interesting topics in today's episode! We announce this week's lucky winner of Energy+ at the end of the episode! Make sure to stay tuned for that. Be the winner of our next giveaway by leaving a review of the Primal Potential podcast on our Apple Podcasts page, letting us know about what you think of Chasing Cupcakes on Amazon, and/or by tagging us on Facebook and Instagram to share your favorite episode of the program!

Let's get your mind right for 2020! Create clarity and momentum with this workshop-style episode full of questions! Get a pen & let's get started! https://primalpotential.com/702/ To learn more about & register for the Winter 12 Weeks to Transformation, please click here!

We're jumping into the New Year with a bonus episode to help you wake up to possibility and potential!

Let's gear up for a new year and a new decade by diving into 4 essential keys to creating change in your life! https://primalpotential.com/701/ To learn more about and register for the 12 Weeks to Transformation, please click here!

It's time for a Q&A episode! Today it's all about the motivation that comes from the inside and the motivation that is generated from external factors. How do they differ and why is it important to focus on striving to have the motivation that comes from the inside? We have the answers in this episode! For the 700th episode, we're having 7 giveaways! We're giving away 2 Fabletics gift cards, 2 bottles of digestive enzymes, 2 bottles of probiotics, and 1 signed copy of Chasing Cupcakes! All winners will be chosen from listeners who will leave a review of the Primal Potential podcast on our Apple Podcasts page AND listeners who will tag Elizabeth on Facebook and Instagram to share their favorite episode of the program! Announcement of winners is on January 7th and 9th! Registration for the 12 Weeks to Transformation - Winter is closing in a few days! Join the waitlist now! Here's the list of the questions we're answering in this Saturday episode: Love your podcast! What episode do you recommend someone starting out to listen to first? How do I start to generate the motivation inside me instead of depending on it from outside? How to get yourself to actually, consistently do the work needed? How do I give up what I want today for the long term goal? I struggle with time management with 4 young kiddos that I stay home full time with and trying to start my own business. I guess time management advice. We're having 7 giveaways to celebrate the 700th episode! We're giving away 2 Fabletics gift cards, 2 bottles of digestive enzymes, 2 bottles of probiotics, and 1 signed copy of Chasing Cupcakes! All winners will be chosen from listeners who will leave a review of the Primal Potential podcast on our Apple Podcasts page AND listeners who will tag Elizabeth on Facebook and Instagram to share their favorite episode of the program! Announcement of winners is on January 7th and 9th! Registration for the 12 Weeks to Transformation - Winter is closing in a couple of days! Join the waitlist now!

In today's "How They Did It" interview, you'll hear from a pediatrician with a full life - she's a working mom who is also working on herself - and she opens up about how being more honest with yourself is the key to creating change in any area of your life! To learn more about or register for the Winter 2020 12 Weeks to Transformation, please click here. https://primalpotential.com/699/