“The Gift of Choice,” hosted by holistic nurse practitioner, entrepreneurial coach and author, Bonnie Groessl. At “The Gift of Choice” you will meet new and exciting authors, explore topics on health and well-being and learn the keys to self-empowerment so you can live the life you deserve. Bonnie and her guests offer information and motivation each week to help you live your dream and attain the health, happiness and abundance you deserve.
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THE HOLISTIC ENTREPRENEUR BY BONNIE GROESSL
The Holistic Entrepreneur with your host Bonnie Groessl
Are you an entrepreneur? Are you thinking about becoming an entrepreneur? Do you come from a heart-centered place as you do your work? Then you are a holistic entrepreneur! It's really more a philosophy than what you actually do for a living. Join Bonnie Groessl and her guests each week for tips and strategies you can use on your own holistic entrepreneur journey. The Holistic Entrepreneur show offers inspiration, motivation and valuable insights to help you achieve the happiness and abundan ...
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"Every Life Story is Special" - Guest Mike Dauplaise
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How many times have you read a boring obituary that leaves you disappointed in its failure to truly describe who the person was? Everyone has a story to tell that goes beyond the basic biographical and career information you see in most obituaries. Your loved one had a personality, a life spirit that touched the hearts of those around them. This is…
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Today is the last episode of the Self-Care 2021 Series. Enjoy a summary of the past seven months of content. Discover ways to enhance your well-being and manage stress through mindfulness, meditation, nutrition, movement, gratitude, affirmations, journaling, laughter, restful sleep, leveraging the mind-body connection, love and vibrational energy. …
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Everything in the universe is made of energy, and all energy vibrates at its specific frequency. That includes us. We have different frequencies of energy, or vibration. We know that this frequency depends on our own thoughts, and inner mental and feeling world. Today, we talk about increasing your vibrational energy to live the life you desire. Nu…
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Have you ever started feeling something in the pit of your stomach when you knew something was wrong, but couldn't put your finger on it? We all have that that gut feeling and can access our inner wisdom. If you ask a question and are still enough to listen, the answer will come. Today we talk about how to hone your intuition and trust your inner g…
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Leverage Your Instinct for Compassion
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Compassion is an innate human quality. It is a natural and automatic response that has played a role in our survival. We are all born with the tendency to be generous and kind to others. Being compassionate makes us happy, as it stimulates the pleasure centers in our brains. Compassion also may protect against stress because it creates a pleasurabl…
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Laughter really can be the best medicine. It is a great stress reliever, and if you routinely laugh and play throughout in your daily life, you will most likely see the world differently and be less stressed. Discover how to plan humor therapy into your day and allow your inner child to play on today’s show. Nurse practitioner Bonnie Groessl is a b…
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Managing Stress – the Nocebo effect
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In medicine, the nocebo effect is the opposite of the placebo effect. We can create a nocebo effect with our thoughts. What do you think about? If you are happy and successful, you think thoughts of happiness and success. If you are wading through an endless stream of problems and are unhappy in life, your thoughts may be filled with doubt, failure…
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Are your stressors ‘so what issues’?
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How often do you get frustrated or upset about something? And, in these situations, how many times has someone died or something so disastrous happened that your life was in danger? Few things in life truly have a significant negative consequence. Most things we can fix, choose again, or make amends. It’s the chronic little stressors in our lives t…
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The relationship between forgiveness and health is astounding. The fact is that after we have been hurt, humiliated, or angered – whether it is real or imagined – not forgiving blocks the flow of love and adversely affects our energy. Holding a grudge affects our bodily functions, including our health. Today we talk about the damage unforgiveness c…
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Do you have an attitude of gratitude?
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Practicing gratitude can have a huge impact on our emotions and emotional health. Gratitude increases our psychological and even our physical well-being. When we truly live a life of gratitude, it changes who we are and the way we look at the world. Today, we talk about the benefits of gratitude and offer some suggestions on how you can adopt an at…
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Does the mere thought of exercising cause your face to contort in anguish? The good news is almost any form of exercise or movement can increase your fitness level and decrease your stress. The most important thing is to pick an activity you enjoy. Today we talk about the benefits of movement and suggest some examples that you can easily incorporat…
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It’s true, there is power in the written word, and adding emotion gives it superpowers. You can journal in many ways, and there is no right or wrong way. The important thing is that you enjoy the process, and it doesn’t feel like a chore or another thing on your to-do list. Today, we talk about a few journaling techniques that provide great ways to…
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Using your imagination is a powerful tool you can use to enhance your well-being. Last time, we talked about the power of affirmations as a tool to change limiting beliefs into life-enhancing beliefs. The key to affirmations being such an effective tool is to believe and imagine what you are saying to the extent that you really feel it. Today, we d…
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You can start using affirmations right now to make shifts in your subconscious mind to create more life-enhancing beliefs. Affirmations are a way of talking to yourself. If you practice affirmations enough and believe what you are saying, you will begin to believe the statements. The key is truly believing what you are saying. Today we talk about h…
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Limiting beliefs are things we may have heard or experienced in the past, often as children. These limiting beliefs negatively color the way we see the world as adults. The subconscious mind is where almost all of our limiting beliefs reside. Approximately 95% of what you say, do, think and feel is in the subconscious mind. Today we talk about the …
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Our thoughts and emotions influence our physical body, health and well-being. Our brain is like our internal computer. Today we discuss the mind-body connection and the power of our subconscious mind to enhance our well-being. Nurse Practitioner, Bonnie Groessl is a best-selling author, holistic entrepreneur and success coach. As a holistic nurse p…
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Vitamins and minerals strengthen our immune system, increase our metabolism, and give us more energy. Our everyday foods just don’t contain the nutrients they did a hundred years ago due to decades of commercial soil fertilization, which has depleted much of the nutrients over time. Today we discuss the benefits of taking supplements like vitamins …
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Healthy Eating – General daily guidelines
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Paying attention to when you eat as well as the amount you ingest is part of a healthy eating plan. Most people don’t drink enough water to promote optimal brain function. Today we talk about how you can easily increase the amount of water you drink each day. We’ll also talk about what you should avoid or consume in moderation for your overall heal…
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Healthy Eating – Choose the right foods
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It’s important to pay attention to what we put into our bodies. The types of food and drink we ingest, and especially how much water we have each day, make a huge difference in our health and well-being. We perform best with a healthy diet that is low in saturated fat, processed foods, and refined sugars, and with enough protein and fiber to keep u…
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We are not meant to live in isolation. As humans, we need to be in relationships and each other. Whether it’s romantic, friendship, family, colleague, neighbor or whatever, it’s a relationship. Last time we focused on your relationship with yourself, and today we’ll talk about relationships between two or more people. There are a few basic, but ver…
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Loving Yourself Is About Acceptance
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Some people think self-love is a sign of being a narcissist or having a big ego. It’s totally the opposite. Self-love means accepting you just as you are, feeling worthy on your own rather than needing kudos from others. When you love yourself, you have compassion for yourself. We can be our own worst critics, often treating others better than we t…
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Loving ourselves unconditionally can be our biggest challenge. The first step is accepting yourself just as you are. The energy of the heart can reach up to eight to ten feet beyond us. One person’s heart signal can affect another’s brainwaves, and heart-brain synchronization can occur between two people when they interact. When you consciously foc…
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The Importance of Your Daily Routine
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There is value in having a plan or a routine that you can easily incorporate into your daily life to enhance your well-being. Today we expand on the importance of noticing your breath, mindfulness and meditation, and accessing the drug store in your brain. We will review strategies to help you release more of the “feel good” chemicals in your brain…
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Are you someone who struggles with sleep? Maybe you have trouble falling asleep because your mind hasn’t turned off yet, or maybe you just wake up and can’t get back to sleep. Neurologists who specialize in sleep disorders are seeing an increase in these types of issues associated with COVID-19. Seek professional help if you think you may need a sl…
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Access the Drug Store in Your Brain - Oxytocin
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Oxytocin is sometimes called the “hugging drug,” or the love hormone, because it is released by the brain during physical contact with others. Women have higher levels of this hormone than men. Oxytocin boosts our immune systems, makes us better problem solvers, and just makes us feel good. Unlike dopamine, which is largely responsible for instant …
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Access the Drug Store in Your Brain - Endorphins
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Have you ever heard of a “runner’s high?” This occurs well into a distance run when the brain releases endorphins, generating a euphoric feeling that briefly eliminates feelings of pain or fatigue. Endorphins help us push our bodies beyond their comfort levels and persist when we might otherwise want to give up. Once you remove the pain part of the…
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Access the Drug Store in Your Brain – Dopamine
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Dopamine is another primary feel-good chemical in your brain. It causes that little happy feeling you get when someone likes your post on social media or acknowledges you with a smile. When dopamine is released in large amounts, it creates feelings of pleasure and reward. Dopamine is part of the reward center of your brain. Today we talk about some…
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The Drug Store in Your Brain – Serotonin
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Serotonin is a feel-good chemical in your brain and plays a significant role in the function of your body. Serotonin can create strong, positive emotions. It’s the same chemical used in many of today’s antidepressant prescription drugs. Today we talk about what serotonin is and how you can boost your own serotonin levels naturally through foods, ex…
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How to Fit Mindfulness Meditation into Your Life
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Perhaps you feel practicing mindfulness meditation doesn’t fit in your life right now. Maybe you feel you just don’t have the time to fit another thing into your day. No worries, today we are going to talk about incorporating mindfulness meditation into the activities of your daily life. I will share a simple technique from the HeartMath Institute …
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Today we are offering some tips on how to begin a formal meditation practice, so you can activate your parasympathetic nervous system and feel calm more of the time. When you focus on something so intently that the rest of your thoughts fall away, you are practicing meditation. Here are some easy ways to incorporate meditation into your daily life …
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Discovering the Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation
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Meditation is easier than you might think. Many people think the only way to meditate is to sit cross-legged, and be still for a long time with an empty mind. Although you can meditate that way, there are many ways to live in the present moment and practice meditation in your daily life. Meditation actually involves directed concentration, focusing…
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Get creative with mindfulness and just breathe
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All of us are dealing with the stress of living in this new normal. Women in general, and especially moms, seem to have been hit the hardest. The COVID-19 era has necessitated virtual schooling for many children. More moms are working from home and a lack of childcare is causing more stress than ever before. Today we discuss creative ways to manage…
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A new focus for The Holistic Entrepreneur podcast
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Welcome back to The Holistic Entrepreneur Podcast. We have been on hiatus for the past few months, but now we are back with a deeper focus on well-being. The Holistic Entrepreneur is dedicated to helping you achieve the health, happiness and abundance you deserve in both your personal and work lives. The world has changed. As we enter this new norm…
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“August Angel Messages” with Host Bonnie Groessl
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This month’s angel reading has powerful messages addressing the issues that are going on in the world right now. COVID-19, economic issues and unrest is causing heightened anxiety and fear. The angels remind you to let go of fear now and find balance in your life through both music and quiet time. Trust what is in your mind’s eye and recognize that…
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Guest Von Galt “Business Women of the 5th Dimension”
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Are you wondering what the 5th dimension is and how businesswomen can thrive in this new energy of Unity Consciousness? Buddhist author Von Galt shares her perspective and offers tips for how women, as well as men, can thrive in the 5th dimension. Buddhist author, Von Galt earned her BA from the University of Washington and her MBA in E-Business Ma…
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“Adjust Your Practice for the New Normal’ - Business Building Tips with Bonnie
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Things are different now. We are entering a new normal. You will need to make some adjustments to your practice in order to thrive in this new environment and continue to serve your patients and clients. There is a tremendous opportunity for those who are willing to make these changes because not everyone will adapt. There will be an even larger ne…
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“Be Easy to Find Online” - Business Building Tips with Bonnie
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Can your ideal patients and clients find you online? They are looking for someone like you to help them solve their problem. If your website does not pop up on the first page when they are searching, chances are they won’t find you. Most people don’t look beyond the first page. Today we talk about strategies to be easy to find online. It’s not as d…
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“Angel Messages” with Host Bonnie Groessl
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Are you ready to hear some good news? This month’s angel reading assures us that things are changing and there is light at the end of the tunnel. We are reminded to listen to our intuition and notice the signs. Help is all around us. We don’t have to do it all alone. Asking for help is a sign of strength. The angels remind us that help is on the wa…
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“Business Integrity in the 5th Dimension” with Guest Von Galt
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The Golden Age of Humanity is approaching. Will you be ready? Von Galt, author of “Buddhist Mandalas: Explore Parallel Realities with Sacred Geometry,” explains how the Earth is moving to a parallel reality that exists in the 5th dimension. Have you ever wondered what role business integrity will have in the 5th dimension? Discover how to thrive in…
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“The 24/7 Office” Business Building Tips with Bonnie
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Today we are taking a deeper dive into your 24/7 office. Your website is like your virtual office, and it’s open 24/7. Discover the best way to connect with your visitors and turn them into patients. Integrating social media accounts, using automated tools, and leveraging a lead magnet is more important today than ever. What kind of experience do y…
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“Thrive in the New Normal and Beyond”- Business Building Tips with Bonnie
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Today we are talking about thriving in the new normal of the COVID-19 era and beyond. Things are different now. We are entering a new normal with different rules. In order to continue to serve your patients and clients, you will have to make adjustments in your practice. There is a tremendous opportunity for those who are willing to make these chan…
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"What Gets Your Attention?" - Business Building Tips with Bonnie
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Today we are talking about where you put your attention. There is so much fear, anger, and uncertainty going on in the world today. If you are like most people, the negative things get your attention first. It’s how our brains are wired. Our thoughts and feelings influence our experiences in life. Today we talk about how to feel better and shift ou…
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“Angel Messages” with Host Bonnie Groessl
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Do you dream of a world of love and well-being? Following the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis Minnesota, there is much hate, violence, and unrest going on in the US at this time. While we are still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, there is uncertainty, anger, and fear in the world right now. These messages are reminders and vali…
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Patient or Persistent – Which are you? - Business Building Tips with Bonnie During COVID-19
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Today we talk about the importance of taking action and being persistent. The only people who don’t succeed in life are those who quit. Strategy and having a plan is critical, but then you need to take action. Any plan should be a dynamic document. Discovering your “why” and acknowledging the baby steps you take toward your goal every day is a grea…
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What are you doing to adapt? - Business Building Tips with Bonnie During COVID-19
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What actions are you taking to prepare for this new world? Chances are that travel and large-group events will look differently, at least for a while. How we are communicating is already changing, with so many people using web conferencing and Zoom meetings while working from home. Things may have to change to some degree. Today, we talk about taki…
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Distraction as a Tool - Business Building Tips with Bonnie During COVID-19
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More people than ever are struggling with anxiety and depression during this pandemic, and domestic violence has risen world-wide. Having said that, what are you doing to occupy your day? Today, we talk about the benefits of using distraction to take your mind off the current situation and enjoy better mental health. This is also the perfect time f…
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“Angel Messages” with Host Bonnie Groessl
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With all the uncertainty and fear in the world right now regarding COVID-19 (the coronavirus), I am honored to bring you this angel reading. These messages are reminders and validation of what we probably already know. This is a difficult time for all of us, you are reminded that although the conditions aren’t favorable, you need to look at your op…
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Taking Care of You - Business Building Tips with Bonnie During COVID-19
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Today we focus on you. Taking care of you and getting the help you need is a priority right now. Practicing good self-care that boosts your immune system, following the Pareto principle (the 80/20 rule), and asking for the help you need will help get you through this time. We cover how to take the time to learn, make decisions, and take action duri…
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Innovation Part 2 - Business Building Tips with Bonnie During COVID-19
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruption and fear, but savvy businesses and entrepreneurs are realizing this can be a catalyst for change and a time to pivot. Businesses everywhere are thinking of new ways to do things. This week, we dive deeper into innovation and how to pay it forward and share your expertise with others. None of us know what …
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Business Building Tips During COVID-19 – Innovation
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruption and fear. It’s a catalyst for change and a time to pivot. Businesses everywhere are thinking of new ways to do things. Today we talk about how innovation can help us adjust to the new normal. We need to help one another in order to get the global economy back on its feet. Is there expertise that you can s…
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