Plenty with Kate Northrup

:I was listening to two friends on a podcast talk about their journey with substances (drugs and alcohol), and then when I came home to have an editorial planning meeting with Mike about our podcast (which looks like me saying, "What do you want to talk about?" to him while we clean the kitchen) he said: Why don’t we talk about alcohol and sobriety? Part of the reason our marriage works is because we have these glorious moments of being totally synced up (and then the other part of it is because we work at making it work). I’ll be honest: I knew this conversation was a long time coming. I knew it would be powerful because Mike and I have somewhat unusual relationships with substances. What I did not expect is that it would be hard to hear about Mike’s past. I assumed that because we’ve talked about his past with drugs and alcohol A LOT, I wouldn’t have a hard time hearing him talk about it on this episode. I was wrong. Today’s episode is pretty different than a lot of our other ones, but it’s really important. You’ll hear: • Why I wasn’t alarmed when I first learned of Mike’s history with making money in illegal ways (and why I actually thought it might bode well for our future). • What my parents taught me about alcohol and why it kept me from wanting to rebel by using it. • Mike’s unconventional approach to getting clean that didn’t involve ever setting foot in an AA meeting. • A few unsettling stories that, even though I’d heard them before, made my stomach turn. If you’ve ever struggled with substances, if any of your loved ones has or is, or if you’re triggered at all by the idea of examining your relationship with alcohol or drugs, this is a must-listen episode. You can get your own copy of Do Less and still receive incredible bonuses at http://katenorthrup.com/book! Kate wants to hear from you, and you can post about your #DoLess experiences on Instagram, DM her (@katenorthrup) or email [email protected]! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities.

Sometimes Mike and I record podcasts after we’ve put the girls to bed, which for us is late, late at night. We’re talking 7:30 or 8pm. Woah. While I’m my brightest and most focused first thing in the morning (because that’s the springtime of the day and springtime energy is my time), some really fun stuff comes out at night. The banter is better. I’m unplugged. My guard is down. I’m punchy. I say things I wouldn’t say when caffeinated. This week’s podcast is one of these late, late show episodes, and we talked about: • Our top tip for making speaking gigs way less scary • How we overcame our resistance (or more my resistance) to speaking together and what I learned about how sometimes I’m wrong • How to work in tandem with your cycle even if your cycle is making it inconvenient to do the work you need to get done • A really exciting event we have that’s starting TODAY You can get your own copy of Do Less and still receive incredible bonuses at http://katenorthrup.com/book! Kate wants to hear from you, and you can post about your #DoLess experiences on Instagram, DM her (@katenorthrup) or email [email protected]! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

I woke up to a message from our podcast producer letting us know that the audio file we’d sent him was unusable. Ugh. I know you’ve been there: an hour or more of audio or video presented, only to realize that you were just talking into the void. Mike and I decided it must have been a conversation that we needed to have, just the two of us, and that it was good practice for a future episode. (I promise, we’ll make sure we get the best nuggets to you in a future episode.) 135 episodes in to The Kate & Mike Show with nearly half a million downloads, and this has never happened before. In honor of saving time (yours and mine), we decided to record a super short and sweet episode for you this week (7:41, to be exact) to replace the one that got lost to the tech gremlins. Ever since Do Less came out nearly two months ago, I’ve had you in my heart, feeling into what we could do together next. Today’s episode lets you in on what I’ve come up with. The episode has a special invitation for you if you want my help getting better results by doing less. Enjoy! You can get your own copy of Do Less and still receive incredible bonuses at http://katenorthrup.com/book! Kate wants to hear from you, and you can post about your #DoLess experiences on Instagram, DM her (@katenorthrup) or email [email protected]! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

She was in a position many would covet as the president of Harpo Studios, the co-president of OWN, and the former executive producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show, and she decided to choose something else: a life. Sheri had been so busy building a dream career that she’d forgotten to build a life. She went on a personal quest to tend to her body, spirit, and soul and chronicled it in her new book, The Beautiful No. I’ve heard from so many friends after sharing that we were going to interview Sheri that she’s been their personal production idol and that they’ve looked up to her as a mentor for years. Now she’s evolving her 21-year career with Oprah Winfrey and using her production skills in her own life to create wellness, tremendous depth, and true happiness. Talk about a gorgeous second act. You can get your own copy of Do Less and still receive incredible bonuses at http://katenorthrup.com/book! Kate wants to hear from you, and you can post about your #DoLess experiences on Instagram, DM her (@katenorthrup) or email [email protected]! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we’re joined by the amazing Melissa Ambrosini, who is the best-selling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl and her latest work, Open Wide. Melissa also hosts the #1 podcast The Melissa Ambrosini Show, as well as being a motivational speaker and self-love teacher. In this fascinating episode Melissa shares how her business works, including the 13 different revenue streams she and her husband Nick have! She also reveals the difficult time where she ended up in the hospital in 2010, and how she’s since created her internationally-known brand teaching others to love themselves. We also discuss Melissa’s role as a stepmom, how to raise sex-positive and body confident kids, the best ways to practice self-love, and a whole lot more. We really enjoyed this conversation with Melissa, and if you did too, we would love it if you took a screenshot and posted it to your Instagram Stories. Don’t forget to tag us @katenorthrup, @mikejwatts and @melissaambrosini! You can get your own copy of Do Less and still receive incredible bonuses at http://katenorthrup.com/book! Kate wants to hear from you, and you can post about your #DoLess experiences on Instagram, DM her (@katenorthrup) or email [email protected]! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

We’ve known today’s guest for years, and you’re going to get to meet our friend Alex Ortner on this episode! Alex is the chief marketer, and along with his brother Nick and sister Jessica, co-owner of The Tapping Solution, LLC. The company has a mission to bring into the mainstream a simple, effective and natural healing method known as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), or “tapping.” Alex shares what it’s like to work together with family, and his move from being behind-the-scenes at the company to stepping more into the spotlight. You’ll be inspired by listening to what he says you have to be willing to do if you want to do something new, so make sure you look for that wisdom towards the end of this episode. Marketing, personal growth, parenting and more, it’s all here today on The Kate & Mike Show! You can get your own copy of Do Less and still receive incredible bonuses at http://katenorthrup.com/book! Kate wants to hear from you, and you can post about your #DoLess experiences on Instagram, DM her (@katenorthrup) or email [email protected]! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Our special guest today is one of the most internationally-acclaimed voices for women’s empowerment and quality education, as well as being referred to by Oprah herself as her favorite guest of all time! Dr. Tererai Trent is here to share her amazing story and to talk about her new book, The Awakened Woman: A Guide for Remembering & Igniting Your Sacred Dreams. Specifically, she discusses Chapter 5 of the book, which is all about owning your sexuality and sexual power as a woman. Get ready to hear how one woman overcame so many obstacles to make waves of change for the women of today, and tomorrow. You can get your own copy of Do Less and still receive incredible bonuses at http://katenorthrup.com/book! Kate wants to hear from you, and you can post about your #DoLess experiences on Instagram, DM her (@katenorthrup) or email [email protected]! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

As the title says, this episode is a somewhat random one, but we touch on a lot of important topics today. You’re going to get an update on an upcoming road trip that includes a speaking engagement for Kate, how Mike’s health is progressing, and why we need to really be informed about what we’re putting into our bodies and minds (and not just take what we’re told at face value). We talk about the power of keeping an open mind, the season our lives and business is in right now, the one guest that Mike would love to bring on the podcast, and much more! You can get your own copy of Do Less and still receive incredible bonuses at http://katenorthrup.com/book! Kate wants to hear from you, and you can post about your #DoLess experiences on Instagram, DM her (@katenorthrup) or email [email protected]! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Are you looking to connect with influencers and grow your network, and as a result, your business? We believe that anyone can do this, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it! Today we’ll be giving you a behind-the-scenes from our own experiences of building relationships, in order to put you on the right path to authentically connecting with the people who influence you. You can get your own copy of Do Less and still receive incredible bonuses at http://katenorthrup.com/book! Kate wants to hear from you, and you can post about your #DoLess experiences on Instagram, DM her (@katenorthrup) or email [email protected]! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today’s guest is someone who is so good at supporting people to identify their zone of genius, and then helping them work from that place. Our friend Laura Garnett is a performance strategist, TEDx speaker and the creator of The Genius Habit, with a brand new book of the same name, and what she has to share today is guaranteed to change the way you think of what you do on a daily basis. Laura is a tracker, and she shares the ways she tracks everything from her workouts, to sleep, to money (and how you can too). She’s also created an amazing performance tracker that is helping executives, CEOs and entrepreneurs implement tracking to better their own lives. Think work has to be something that you dread? It absolutely does not have to be this way, and Laura will show you how you can create more joy, productivity and ultimately, fulfilment in your personal and professional life. You can get your own copy of Do Less and receive incredible bonuses at http://katenorthrup.com/book! Kate wants to hear from you, and you can post about your #DoLess experiences on Instagram, DM her (@katenorthrup) or email [email protected]! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

We’re so excited for this episode, because Kate’s new book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time Management for Busy Moms launches today! We’re giving you a sneak peek into the book, as well as revealing some practical tips from it that will help you achieve more by doing less in this episode of The Kate & Mike Show. You can get your own copy of Do Less and receive incredible bonuses at http://katenorthrup.com/book! Kate wants to hear from you, and you can post about your #DoLess experiences on Instagram, DM her (@katenorthrup) or email [email protected]! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Kate is popping in with a solo bonus episode for folks in Los Angeles or folks who have friends in Los Angeles to announce her book launch event on April 1st at Wanderlust Hollywood. You'll hear from special guests, get practical tools to have more by doing less, and connect with other people committed to lighting up the world without burning themselves out. A signed copy of both Do Less and Money: A Love Story are included in the ticket price. Learn more at www.katenorthrup.com/events.

The pre-launch phase of Kate’s new book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time Management for Busy Moms is heating up, so we wanted to share the biggest lessons learned (so far) from this experience! We’ll be talking about how you can support the launch, and at the end of this episode we’re going to let you in on how you can win one of two signed hard copies of the book! Don’t forget, if you preorder your copy of Do Less by end of day Monday, April 1st, you’ll get 4 incredible bonuses at https://katenorthrup.com/preorder/. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

When people ask what today’s guest is on the planet for, she says she’s simply here for the advancement of women and girls.Tiffany Dufu is the author of Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less, as well as the Found and CEO of The Cru, a peer coaching service for women looking to accelerate their professional and personal growth. Tiffany’s book is a game changer, especially if you’re in a partnership and you realize there are shifts that need to be made in it. You’ll hear her fascinating insights on how the workplace is benefiting from the gifts and talents of women, but we have not kept up with this progress on the homefront, and how we can start changing this today. In this episode she shares how to ask for help, ways to say no and set boundaries, her home management system called “MEL,” and so much more. A lot of what Tiffany discusses are things that we’ve struggled with ourselves, so we hope you get as much from this conversation as we have. You can preorder your copy of Kate’s new book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time Management for Busy Moms, and get 4 incredible bonuses at https://katenorthrup.com/preorder/. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

In this episode with the fascinating Wednesday Martin, PhD., we go to a lot of places we’ve never gone before on this podcast. Wednesday has worked as a writer and social researcher in New York City for over two decades, and she’s here to share about her latest book, Untrue, where she talks about the new research on female sexuality, monogamy, non-monogamy and more! You’re going to hear why nearly everything we believe about women, lust and adultery is wrong, and how the new science can set us free. If you’re in a relationship, or a parent, the insights revealed in this episode will help you navigate both worlds. You can preorder your copy of Kate’s new book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time Management for Busy Moms, and get 4 incredible bonuses at https://katenorthrup.com/preorder/. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

We’re very excited to be sharing this episode with you today, as we’re revealing what we’re really into at this moment. You’re going to hear what books, movies, apps, clothing brands (and more!) we’re big fans of, and we’d love to know what you’re into right now too. Let us know by commenting on Kate’s Instagram post over at https://www.instagram.com/katenorthrup/! You can preorder your copy of Kate’s new book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time Management for Busy Moms, and get 4 incredible bonuses at https://katenorthrup.com/preorder/. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

In today’s episode we’re talking all about B-School, the once-a-year program created by our friend Marie Forleo. As you’ll hear, we not only share how the program has impacted our own business, but the ways its changed the lives and businesses of people that we work with too. We’ve promoted B-School for 10 years now, and we’re huge believers in what it can help you achieve. To sign up and receive all of our bonuses we share in this episode, go to http://katenorthrup.com/bschool, but hurry, because the doors are only open until this Friday, March 1st, 2019 at 7 PM EST! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast

Today we’re bringing you an interview with the amazing Vani Hari, who is also known as “The Food Babe.” Vani is a revolutionary food activist, NY Times best selling author and was even named one of the most influential people on the Internet by Time Magazine! Vani is the founder of Truvani, a start-up offering real food without added chemicals, products without toxins and labels without lies. In addition to all of these things, Vani is a momma, and she’s awesome. In this episode Vani talks about her new book, Feeding You Lies: How to Unravel the Food Industry's Playbook and Reclaim Your Health, how she got started with FoodBabe.com, the personal attacks she’s faced, and continues to face, and how she uncovered the truth about Big Food that she intuitively knew but didn’t have the evidence for. Vani also reveals some of the things she has done to many her companies so successful and what she would have done differently if she could go back in time. If you eat food, which you most likely do, you’re going to want to get to know Vani Hari and what she has to say! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

If you have an online business, you may have noticed things have been changing. Are you wondering how you can stay connected with your people and be of upmost service? We have been, which is why we’re so excited to bring this episode with Breanne Dyck to you today. With a background in higher education, Breanne is a pioneer in the online training space, opening MNIB Consulting back in 1990. Along with her partner Jill, they now work help companies with their operations, finances, team building, business development, adult learning and product development. In this episode Breanne shares fascinating research on what will really get your customers results, where she sees the online marketing space heading, how we should be looking at automation in our businesses, and so much more. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today’s guest is fascinating person with a tremendous story to tell. Akshay Nanavanti came to America at a young age, overcame drug addiction and then joined the Marines. He left his corporate job to drag a 190 lb. sled 350 miles across the world’s second largest polar icecap, swam through underwater caves, was almost killed by a falling boulder while glacier calving – and a whole lot more! As you’ll hear, Akshay’s greatest struggle came when he was diagnosed with PTSD and struggled with depression and alcohol addiction, which drove him to the brink of suicide. He spent years studying neuroscience, psychology and spirituality to figure out not only what would heal his brain, but what it really takes to live a happy, successful and meaningful life. Akshay created Fearvana, which he defines as “the bliss that results from engaging our fears to pursue our own worthy struggle.” His book of the same name has been endorsed by the Dalai Lama, with sales from it going to support his foundation. A lot of what he talks about in this episode has to do with struggle, and you’ll discover why he actually seeks it out. Akshay shows us how we can all live our lives the way that we want to, and we’re blown away by his enthusiasm and how he’s gone after life, especially experiencing circumstances that would have stopped so many people. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

It’s Kate here, and today I have a very special episode for you. I recorded a conversation with four of our incredible Origin ® Empresses, and they’ll be sharing some of the ways that they’ve reclaimed their time and energy since becoming part of the membership. Want to do the same? These women inspire me and I hope that they’ll do the same for you! The Origin ® cart is now open, but only until January 31st, 2019, and you can go to http://origincollective.com/ to become a member! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

If you have a product, service or a business and you feel that you need to pivot or reposition, then this episode is for you. We’re going to take you behind the scenes of how we did this for the Origin ® Membership in order to make it more relevant for our customers (as well as easier for us to run)! The Origin ® cart is now open, but only until January 31st, 2019, and you can go to http://origincollective.com/ to become a member! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Are you wondering if it’s possible to run a business while having the life you want at the same time? It really is, and today we are sharing our strategies and tools for how we’re doing it. This has been a work in progress for the both of us, but the steps we are taking are paying off and you’ll hear how. Kate’s Time & Energy Workshop is now live, and to take part you can go to https://myoriginworkshop.com/! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

This past year was hard for us in many ways, but it taught us lessons that we are so grateful for. In this episode we’ll be sharing the insights that we gained, in the hopes that they will help you in your goal setting and annual planning for 2019. So what are your goals for this year, and if they shifted at all after listening to this episode, let us know. We want to hear from you! To get on the waitlist for Kate’s upcoming Time & Energy Workshop, you can go to https://myoriginworkshop.com/! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

For this first episode of 2019, we’re so happy to be bringing you the author of Kate’s favorite book she read all of last year! Andrienne Maree Brown is the author of Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds, as well as the upcoming book, Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good, and after some delays and scheduling mishaps, she was well worth the wait. Adrienne is a writer, a sci-fi Octavia Butler Scholar, an organizational healer and a pleasure activist. She’s also a facilitator, a life, love, relationship and work coach, a network weaver, speaker, singer and doula. In this episode, Adrienne talks about her popular book and why it resonates so much with people, her experiences as a doula, time expansion and a whole lot more. Adrienne has tapped into a truth that has lived in all of our bodies and all of nature for so long, and how she articulate this is so fascinating. It was our honor to start this new year of podcasts by interviewing Adrienne Maree Brown. Do you want 2019 to be a year of tremendous growth, support, and miracles for you and your business? Are you an established entrepreneur who identifies as female with a track-record of consistent customers, clear offerings, and consistent revenue? We’re excited to announce that Kate has created a high-level paid mastermind that you could be the perfect fit for! For more details and how to apply visit https://origincollective.com/incubator/. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Our special guest today is creating a movement by increasing black female representation in the fitness world. Sonja R. Price Herbert is a writer, speaker, Pilates instructor and the founder of Black Girl Pilates, and she shares the unique challenges she’s faced as well as how she’s changing the conversation around representation. Sonja is also starting to compete in powerlifting (as she turns 50!) and she discusses how she was able to find her true inner “bad ass” and evolve in the last few years. This woman is so inspiring, and we hope you enjoy what she talks about in this episode as much as we did! Do you want 2019 to be a year of tremendous growth, support, and miracles for you and your business? Are you an established entrepreneur who identifies as female with a track-record of consistent customers, clear offerings, and consistent revenue? We’re excited to announce that Kate has created a high-level paid mastermind that you could be the perfect fit for! For more details and how to apply visit https://origincollective.com/incubator/. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we have a very special holiday episode for you, as our dear friend Mike Nickles joins us on The Kate & Mike Show. Mike is an actor, screenwriter and director and he will be sharing all about his newest film, Holly Star. You’re going to hear how Mike wrote this script 24 years ago and persevered through so much rejection to see his beautiful idea and story becoming a reality. This is the film to watch this holiday season with your family, as well as being Mike’s own story of holding on to a dream and never giving up on it. Do you want 2019 to be a year of tremendous growth, support, and miracles for you and your business? Are you an established entrepreneur who identifies as female with a track-record of consistent customers, clear offerings, and consistent revenue? We’re excited to announce that Kate has created a high-level paid mastermind that you could be the perfect fit for! For more details and how to apply visit https://origincollective.com/incubator/. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

In today’s world most people are using their phones daily, and they’re using them a lot. Have you ever stopped to consider what’s your relationship with your phone? Do you use it to numb something, kill time, or is it simply a tool for you life and/or business? In this episode you’ll hear how both of us view our phones, and the steps we’re taking to make sure that we’re not allowing it to control our lives. If you’d like to have an extra 4 hours in your day, you can join Kate for Less Phone, More Life, with all the details at http://katenorthrup.com/lessphone! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

This is a very special episode, and we’re celebrating! Kate’s new book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time Management for Busy Moms, is now available for preorder, and you’ll hear all about it today. In this episode you’ll hear why this book means so much to both of us, who it was written for and how it’s going to help so many people that read it. You can preorder your own copy, and receive the amazing bonuses we talk about today, by visiting http://www.katenorthrup.com/preorder! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

It’s been awhile since we’ve done an episode with just the two of us, but we felt we needed to share what has been going on in our lives. We wish we could say that things have gotten easier since our last life update, but they’ve actually gotten harder. Despite this, we’ve both learned so many lessons and we have so much to be grateful for, and you’re going to hear about it all in this very personal episode. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Our guest today is on a crusade to reverse the stigma around abortion. Sara Avant Stover is teacher of feminine spirituality and the author of The Way of the Happy Woman and The Book of SHE, and she is here to share her powerful story about why she chose to have a second trimester abortion at the age of 39. Sara shares so much insightful information in this episode, and not only is what she reveals informative, but it’s so heart warming to hear her talk about this very personal experience. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

On today’s episode we have our friends Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower joining us to talk about their new book, Getting To Hell Yes. Alex Jamieson is a success mentor and life and health coach to creative professional women who want it all. She’s also the bestselling author of Women, Food, and Desire as well as the co-creator and co-star of the Oscar-nominated documentary, Super Size Me. Bob Gower helps organizations move faster, create better products and become happier, more engaging places to work. He is an authority on agile software development, lean theory and responsive organizational design and he has advised leaders at numerous top companies. Bob is also the author of Agile Business and speaks regularly on organizational development and leadership. The conversation we’re having today is about a framework that Bob and Alex have created together called, “ICBD” (which stands for Intentions, Concerns, Boundaries and Dreams or Desires). This framework is used for having difficult or high stakes conversations, and it’s something we’ve already tried in our own lives. You’re going to hear how it can be used in conversations with your children, in your marriage, community work, business and more! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

We have a wonderful conversation for you today with our friend Sarah Jenks, who is a life coach, emotional eating expert and sacred space holder. She’s also the proprietress of Hawthorn Farm, a 23-acre farm and retreat center in Medfield, Massachusetts. Sarah is the founder of Whole Woman, an online membership program for women seeking the answers to the questions, “Who am I?” and “Why am I here?” She also started Live More Weight Less, the most popular online emotional eating program that helped almost 100,000 people since 2009. In this episode Sarah shares how she manifested her dream house (a story which we play a part in), how her business has evolved over the past few years and the challenging times when she was the breadwinner in her family, while having two small children. Sarah has reclaimed motherhood on her own terms and is helping others do the same, and her story is an inspiring one. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Who wouldn’t want more time? On today’s show we’re taking a closer look at how we perceive time and all the ways we can all make the most of the time we have available. A common belief is that we don’t have enough time, but in this episode we’re sharing what we do to open up life and allow us to experience more of what we love. Enrollment for Origin™ is now open, but hurry as doors close this Thursday, October 25th. Visit https://origincollective.com/ today to sign up! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Are you wondering how to make time for what matters most in your life? Today we’re talking about something that can help you do this, and it's called The Focus Formula. In this episode we’re going to share the rituals, practices and mindset strategies we use to help us get clear about what to focus on in our lives! To learn more, you can sign up for Kate’s free workshop taking place on October 23rd by visiting http://www.katenorthrup.com/focus. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today is another bonus episode where I, Kate, will be talking about copy! Registration is now open for a course with my friends Marie Forleo and Laura Belgray called The Copy Cure. This course will take you from writing sucky copy to writing compelling copy, and you’ll learn how copy is even more important than your design and even your content. In fact, copy is the single most important thing for converting browsers to buyers. There are 4 core modules designed to help you get results right away. When you sign up you’ll also get 5 advanced master classes, plus our 5 best performing emails as a free PDF download. You’ll also receive a master class that I did with McKensie Mack on how to write non-toxic copy, as well as another master class with Licia Morelli (a former professional copywriter!), and you’ll be able to submit your copy to us for review during this live 90-minute workshop. There’s over $600 of bonuses that you’ll receive when you enroll in The Copy Cure over at http://katenorthrup.com/copy, so grab your seat today!

In this episode we’re talking all about copy, which is good because writing happens to be one of Kate’s favorite topics! She’ll be sharing the challenges that come with writing effectively, as well as revealing her top tips and strategies that will have you reaching for your pen (or keyboard) today! Do you want to make more sales, and make a much bigger impact with your writing? Our friend Marie Forleo is teaching a free writing class called 5 Writing Mistakes That Are Killing Your Sales and How to Fix Them. You can register now over at http://katenorthrup.com/copy. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

This is a special in-between episode from me, Kate, and it’s about copy. Writing copy is one of the thing things I like to do most in my business, but I almost never talk about it. The two people I have learned the most from about copywriting are Marie Forleo and Laura Belgray, and they’ve put together a free class called 5 Writing Mistakes That Are Killing Your Sales and How to Fix Them. In this class you’ll learn how to be yourself in your writing, overcome writer’s block and organize your thoughts. You’re going to learn how to write words that drive your sales 24/7, how to write faster and with more joy and ease, and save yourself years of trial and error and thousands of dollars on expensive copywriters and lost sales! Learning how to write copy dramatically increased the revenue generated in my business, and it’s the single most important skill that I have ever learned in business. You can reserve your seat for this free class at http://katenorthrup.com/copy, take action and start seeing dramatic results!

Our guest today is Jessica Ortner, or “Jess” as she’s known to us. Jess is the producer of The Tapping Solution and author of The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss & Body Confidence: A Woman's Guide to Stressing Less, Weighing Less, and Loving More, a book based on her revolutionary online program. She’s also a host of The World Tapping Summit, an annual online event that has attracted more than 500,000 attendees worldwide. Jessica has been interviewing experts in the personal development field since 2007, having conducted more than 200 broadcast interviews to date. In this episode she discusses how tapping can be a powerful technique to calm down your nervous system, and best of all, it’s free to do and you can apply it to any area of your life! Jessica also talks about dating, parenthood, running a business with your family, as well sharing the details on her brand new book, The Tapping Solution to Create Lasting Change: A Guide to Get Unstuck and Find Your Flow. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Can you believe we’ve now released 101 episodes of The Kate & Mike Show? Neither can we! Last week’s Episode 100 snuck right up on us, so today we wanted to celebrate. You’re going to hear us reflect on our favorite episodes (to date!), what’s been going on in each of our lives, and what we’re really looking forward to as we continue our journey, with all of you along for the ride. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today’s guest is Shay Stewart-Bouley, who was Chicago-born and raised but is now living close to us here in Maine. Shay is the Executive Director of Community Change, Inc., a civil rights organization in Boston that’s been educating and organizing for racial equality since 1968. Shay writes at Black Girl in Maine and is a TEDx speaker and writer, among so many other things. In this episode Shay shares all about what it’s like living on a small Island off the coast of Portland, how we can be active locally in fighting racial inequality, what she’s been learned on her recent sabbatical from work and she also reveals her organization and calendar systems that keep her life on track. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

We’re back from maternity/paternity leave, and we’ve got a very special episode for you. Today’s show is about questions, and we’re giving you 6 powerful questions to ask yourself that can totally change your life and business! Do you want help answering these questions in order to upgrade your business, much like the way we’ve grown our business to 7-figures, with an amazing team? We invite you to join us for The Ultimate Online Business Playbook at https://katenorthrup.com/playbook, but hurry, the cart is only open until this Thursday. As a special bonus, you’ll also receive an exclusive ticket to Origin Live, happening this November in Maine (value of $497)! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Mike has done a fantastic job in creating systems and structure to streamline our business, so for today’s episode we thought we’d talk about how he’s done it! Our hopes are that you can implement what we’ve learned from our years in business to make your business as streamlined as possible, allowing you to do less and make more in the process. If you could benefit from having more systems and structure in your business, we invite you to join the waitlist for The Ultimate Online Business Playbook at https://katenorthrup.com/playbook. If you’re looking for one-on-one coaching, Mike is opening spots to work with new clients – visit https://mikejwatts.com/work-with-me/ for more information! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today’s episode is one of the most important we’ve ever recorded, and you’re going to hear about the email Kate got from our guest that got it all started (and led to some tears). Patricia Moreno is our guest, and in this episode she peels back the curtain on the illusion that our culture sells us about being thin, and how “fatphobic” we truly are. This conversation created so much awareness for both of us, and it will really change the way we look at ourselves and the world around us. Patricia Moreno has been training, mentoring and educating people all over the world for over 30 years. In an effort to end her own struggles with her weight, eating disorders and body image issues, she created the intenSati Method, which combines her expertise in fitness, dance, martial arts, yoga, nutrition, mediation and spiritual practices. Encouraged by her own transformation and the life-changing stories of her students, she has gone on to create several other workouts, courses and workshops. Patricia is committed to being a powerful force of change in the world and she continues to find revolutionary ways to uplift her students and help them change – both inside and out. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Have a topic you’d like us to cover on a future episode of The Kate and Mike Show? Let us know! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

One of our company’s core values is gratitude, so today we thought we’d share the importance of it and how we put gratitude into practice on a daily basis. In this episode not only do we talk about how we show our team that we are grateful for all that they do, but we also talk about showing gratitude for our clients and community, as well as giving examples from our personal lives. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Have a topic you’d like us to cover on a future episode of The Kate and Mike Show? Let us know! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

We’re doing a general life update today, and you’re going to hear that we’ve been having a bit of a hard time lately in our household. This episode isn’t just going to be talking about the struggles though, as we’re going to be giving our gems that you can use in your tough times. Life is hard – here’s what to do about it. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Is social media getting you down, and you’re looking for ways to keep it easy and stop it from taking over your life? Don’t worry, you’re not alone and we’re going to address it in this episode of the podcast! Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let’s talk! You can email [email protected] regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today’s conversation is with someone we’ve been hearing amazing things about for years. Gina Gomez has been referred to as the “Olivia Pope” of the personal development industry, and if you’ve never seen the TV series Scandal, it’s because she’s a fixer. Gina is a business consultant and strategist who has worked with some of the most well-known and respected public figures in the online business world, and she shares so much knowledge with us in this episode. We talk about inclusivity, critical thinking and how to have those difficult conversations. Gina also gives clarity on how to deal with the things that trigger us emotionally, and how to navigate social media and use the facts instead of our emotions, so that we can further the conversation in a productive way. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

We’re happy to be bringing you today’s interview with our friend Elena Brower. Elena is a momma, teacher, author, speaker and Presidential Diamond Leader with doTerra. Elena has taught yoga since 1999 and her first book, Art of Attention, has been ranked #1 in design on Amazon and it’s been translated into 6 languages. Her second book, Practice You: A Journal is a bestseller on Sounds True that is now being incorporated in teacher training criteria worldwide for all ages. Elena has contributed to Yoga Journal, Yoga International, Huffington Post and many other top publications. In this episode she talks about the process of getting clean and sober, which was incredibly powerful to hear. What you’ll like about Elena is she really tells the truth, and sugercoats nothing. She also tells an incredible story about the moment she made a vow to respect her mother, which everyone can relate to. Elena reveals how her doTerra business started and has evolved, so if you’re a network marketer you’ll want to hear what she has to say about that. Elena also gives us the details of her August 5th one-day event in Maine – enjoy the episode! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Today we have a special interview with Tracee Stanley, a Yoga teacher who has been studying Yoga and Tantra since 1995. Tracee actually used to be a high-level executive in the film industry, and she was able to bring balance and calm into her life with the practices she talks about here today. Tracee shares her thoughts on the power of rest, what Yoga is really about, and also about her film career and what’s it’s like to be a movie producer. You’ll want to hear how she answers when we ask her what she feels is the purpose of life, and she gives her profound insights on how we can heal the division on the world right now, both on a macro and a micro level. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.