Episodes
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In this powerful episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider explores how to find happiness and contentment in every moment, even when life feels difficult or overwhelming. Drawing from her own experience overcoming a painful back injury that disrupted her ability to de-stress and enjoy life, Kari discusses the essential mindset shift that allows us to love the moment no matter the circumstances. With insights inspired by Byron Katie’s transformative approach to questioning limiting beliefs, Kari walks listeners through practical ways to turn any situation into one of growth and self-compassion. Learn three essential questions that can help you dissolve stress, enhance emotional intelligence, and bring a deep sense of calm into daily life—especially helpful during the holiday season when expectations can lead to stress and frustration. Key Takeaways: How to transform negative thoughts and see challenging moments with a new perspective Practical applications of mindfulness and self-compassion in leadership and personal lifeA simple three-question framework to help you find inner peace, no matter the external pressures Join Kari in exploring the real power of embracing each moment, and discover how mastering this skill can elevate your leadership, improve relationships, and bring joy to everyday life.
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In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider explores the Fresh Start Effect, a psychological phenomenon that pushes us to take action on our goals during key milestones like New Year’s, birthdays, or even a change of seasons. Through research-backed insights from scholars like Hengchen Dai and Katherine Milkman, Kari explains how these temporal landmarks help disassociate from past failures and motivate a clean slate mindset. She shares a relatable personal story about her daughter’s friends experiencing a “fresh start” in high school and provides 3 actionable tips to help you capitalize on your fresh starts for lasting success.
Key Takeaways:
How temporal landmarks create psychological momentum.How to harness the fresh start effect for new goals or long-term projects.The importance of planning beyond the initial motivation to maintain consistency.Whether you're planning for the New Year or your next personal milestone, this episode offers the tools to make those fresh starts work for you.
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In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider shares her personal experience recovering from COVID and offers a practical guide to easing back into work after illness.
Kari explains the dangers of rushing back into a full workload, citing research showing that over 80% of people recovering from COVID experience lingering fatigue and cognitive issues, which can affect both productivity and long-term health.
Listeners will walk away with actionable steps to ensure a gradual and thoughtful return to their routines, including starting with lower stress loads, staying hydrated, and keeping open communication with their teams.
Kari emphasizes the importance of self-care and pacing recovery to avoid severe relapses, using personal stories to illustrate each point. This episode is a must-listen for anyone coming back from illness or other setbacks.
Key Takeaways:
Don’t rush! Start with half-days or lighter workloads.Hydration and proper nutrition are essential for recovery.Communicate with your team and set clear boundaries.Celebrate small wins to maintain motivation during recovery. -
In this Empowered Team Podcast episode, Kari Schneider dives into Communicating for Connection While Maintaining Professionalism—an essential skill for leaders, team members, and professionals looking to elevate workplace communication. This episode covers the four main communication styles—assertive, passive, aggressive, and passive-aggressive—and how each impacts relationship-building at work. Kari reveals research on the risks of transactional communication in digital spaces, from increased feelings of loneliness to breakdowns in trust, and shares insights on integrating emotional intelligence and active listening to boost engagement, loyalty, and productivity.
Kari’s ACE Framework (Active Listening, Clarity, Empathy) offers actionable tools to foster connection authentically in every interaction. Listeners will learn how to keep conversations focused, professional, and genuine, boosting collaboration and team morale. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or new to management, these strategies will empower you to connect meaningfully with your team, drive trust, and create a culture of support and psychological safety.
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In this compelling episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider engages in a transformative conversation with Jordan Thomas, a seasoned psychotherapist and founder of London Trauma Therapy.
Jordan shares her journey of overcoming childhood abuse and severe domestic violence that culminated in profound PTSD. With vulnerability and wisdom, she discusses how trauma impacts high achievers, the hidden emotional toll of relentless striving, and the pivotal steps to reclaim personal worth and step into authentic power.
Listeners will gain valuable insights on recognizing trauma responses disguised as achievement, breaking cycles of people-pleasing, and leveraging vulnerability as a tool for deeper human connection.
Jordan’s experience underscores the importance of embodying resilience and embracing self-worth without external validation.
This episode is perfect for those looking to understand the psychological underpinnings of high achievement, explore self-leadership after trauma, and learn how to transform life’s hardest moments into opportunities for growth.
Don’t miss the opportunity to uncover actionable takeaways for a more connected and fulfilled life!
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In this episode, Kari Schneider dives into the fascinating world of Hedonic vs. Eudaimonic Happiness. Kari shares a personal story about overeating to uncover why many of us chase short-term pleasures and miss out on deeper, lasting happiness. You’ll learn the differences between pleasure-seeking happiness (hedonic) and purpose-driven fulfillment (eudaimonic), backed by research from the likes of Ryan & Deci and insights from the Harvard Grant Study.
Takeaways include actionable tips on how to align your daily actions with long-term happiness and reflections on balancing life’s pleasures with meaningful goals. If you want more joy, health, and a stronger sense of purpose, this episode is for you!
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In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider unpacks the transformative concept of living your life as if it’s a single day. Drawing from personal stories and leadership insights, Kari explores how to be fully present, intentional, and focused. She shares strategies for treating each day with purpose and urgency, enabling you to achieve more while enjoying the journey.
Key takeaways include:
Why the "Live Life in a Day" approach shifts your mindset from overwhelm to clarity.Practical ways to break down long-term goals into powerful daily actions.How this method helps you reclaim your focus, energy, and presence.This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to sharpen their leadership skills, boost productivity, and live a more intentional life.
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In this episode of The Empowered Team, we uncover the psychology of procrastination and explore powerful strategies to break the cycle of delay and indecision. You’ll learn how to identify when procrastination is creeping into your life, the difference between situational and chronic procrastination, and actionable techniques to get moving when it matters most. Whether you're delaying that big work project or stuck in the endless scroll, we’ll guide you through proven methods to overcome procrastination and reclaim your time and energy.
Key Takeaways:
What is procrastination? Understand the core definition and how to spot it in your daily life.Breaking tasks into smaller steps: Learn how simplifying your work can reduce overwhelm and boost productivity.Perfection isn’t the goal: Discover why striving for progress, not perfection, is the key to consistent achievement.Action before motivation: Why waiting for the perfect mood or inspiration is a trap—and how to break free.Tune in and learn how to turn procrastination into action so you can hit your goals and lead with confidence!
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In this special re-air of the second episode ever recorded for The Empowered Team Podcast, we revisit an incredible conversation with Alysha Newman. At the time, she was already a three-time Olympian and five-time All-American, navigating the challenges of elite competition.
Now, she’s reached new heights as an Olympic bronze medalist from the 2024 Summer Olympics. In this episode, she shares the mindset that helped her push through setbacks, stay focused, and turn challenges into opportunities for success.
Whether you’re pursuing athletic goals or personal milestones, her story offers valuable lessons on resilience, dedication, and growth. Tune in to get inspired by her journey, and take away powerful insights to fuel your own.
Want to connect? Check her out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyshanewman
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Stress. It hits us all, whether we’re ready or not. But what if you could actually use stress to move forward? In this episode, Kari Schneider reveals the TACK Stress Recovery Framework, a proactive tool for mastering stress before it masters you.
Inspired by sailing, TACK shows you how to "tack" into the wind of stress and steer your way through. It’s a 4-step approach that works before, during, and after life’s biggest stressors:
Timing: Learn when to step back or act to prevent burnout.Awareness: Tune into your stress triggers before they overwhelm you.Control: Focus on what you can change and release what you can’t.Kindness: Give yourself grace—yes, even in stressful moments.Kari shares personal experiences—from navigating 18-hour road trips, moving homes, family chaos, and big business changes—proving that stress doesn’t have to break you. In fact, with TACK, it can be the wind beneath your sails.
Key Takeaway: Don’t let stress control your life. Instead, tack through it and use it to your advantage.
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In this solo episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, Kari dives into the 5 Keys for Consistency, essential strategies for anyone looking to maintain momentum and achieve lasting results in their personal and professional life. Kari shares actionable insights, including the importance of starting with small, manageable steps, the role of repetition in mastering new habits, and how to leverage accountability to keep you on track. Whether you're struggling to stick with a new habit or looking to refine your approach to long-term goals, this episode provides the tools and motivation you need to stay consistent and succeed.
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In this episode, Kari Schneider gets personal about dealing with the stress and pressure we all face. She shares a personal, nerve wracking experience that was made for a melt down. Instead of letting it slow you down, you can turn it into the fuel that drives you forward. That’s exactly what Kari shares in this episode, revealing three simple but powerful questions that can turn your stress into a tool for growth, leadership, and success.
From real-life stories to expert coaching insights, Kari walks you through how these key questions have transformed not only her leadership but also her ability to manage life’s challenges. Learn how you can flip the script and use pressure as the very thing that propels you toward your goals.
Don’t miss out—this episode is packed with practical takeaways that will leave you ready to face stress head-on and turn it into your personal superpower.
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In this special re-air, we revisit a remarkable conversation with Melissa Humana-Paredes, recorded four years ago during the challenging times of the Covid pandemic. At that moment, Melissa was navigating the uncertainty of a postponed Olympics, yet her resilience and determination were unwavering.
Since then, Melissa’s journey has reached new heights, culminating in an Olympic silver medal. In this episode, she reflects on the challenges she faced, including the mindset required to stay focused, the obstacles of body image, and the unique influence of her athletic family background.
Whether you're an athlete, a leader, or someone overcoming personal challenges, Melissa’s story is a powerful source of inspiration. Tune in to discover the insights that propelled her to the top and learn how you can apply them to your own journey.
Want to know more about her? Check her out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissahumanaparedes/
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In this special episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider shares her favorite breathing technique, a powerful practice incorporating Ujjayi breathing, belly breathing, an inhale and hold, and a long exhale.
This technique, requiring as few as three breaths, can refocus and rejuvenate your body, mind, and energy. It’s designed to help you relax, sleep better, gain greater focus and clarity, heal, and achieve an overall sense of balance and well-being. This is a crucial area we often forget to nurture, making this episode a must-listen for everyone.
Tune in to learn how to calm your sympathetic nervous system and promote parasympathetic activity for optimal health and performance.
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In this enlightening episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider addresses the chronic human issue of self-inflicted suffering. Kari discusses how negative self-talk, unrealistic expectations, and social comparisons contribute to our distress and offers practical solutions to alleviate these pains.
Listeners will gain insights into how our brain’s work, how to manage our internal environment, and how to accept pain and prevent suffering. Real-life stories and practical tips are shared, focusing on how to find peace, boost productivity, and enhance joy and purpose in life.
Key takeaway: Recognizing and addressing self-inflicted suffering can lead to greater emotional resilience and overall well-being. Don't miss out on learning how to take control of your thoughts and attitudes to live a more empowered life.
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Are you constantly feeling exhausted, undervalued, or losing your sense of self? It might be due to “people pleasing”. In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider delves into this widespread issue and provides practical solutions to overcome it.
Understanding People Pleasing: Learn what it is and why we do it.Assertive Communication: Techniques for expressing needs and setting boundaries without guilt.Practicing Saying No: Effective strategies for confidently declining requests.Setting Healthy Boundaries: The importance of self-respect and maintaining personal boundaries.Kari shares a compelling case study featuring Mathew, a high school teacher who struggled with people pleasing and found a way to prioritize his commitments.
Key takeaway: Embrace assertiveness to enhance your self-respect, improve relationships, and reduce stress… and ultimately feel more confident while congruently serving others.
Tune in to discover how you can stop people pleasing and start living more authentically.
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In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider interviews Dr. Keith Nichols, Medical Director and CEO of Tier 1 Health and Wellness. Dr. Nichols is a leading expert in testosterone replacement therapy and hormone optimization. He shares his extensive knowledge on the importance of hormone health for men over 40.
Key Topics Discussed:
The benefits of hormone optimization for longevity and health.Challenges men face with declining testosterone levels and how to address them.Practical steps to determine if hormone replacement therapy is needed.The differences between testosterone injections and creams.Real-life stories of men who’ve improved their health and vitality through optimized hormone levels.Notable Quote: "Hormone optimization isn't just about boosting levels—it's about enhancing your quality of life and preventing disease."
Call to Action: Learn how to optimize your hormone levels and reclaim your health. Don't miss this episode filled with invaluable insights from Dr. Keith Nichols.
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In this solo episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider dives into the concept of Present Bias, the cognitive tendency to prioritize immediate rewards over long-term goals. Kari explains how this bias can lead to procrastination and short-term thinking, negatively impacting both personal and professional growth. She shares compelling stories, including examples from business income patterns and late-night Netflix binges, to illustrate the impact of Present Bias.
Kari offers actionable strategies to overcome this bias, such as practicing delayed gratification, strengthening emotional connections to one's future self, and using commitment devices. She also highlights the importance of incremental progress tracking and reward substitution to align immediate actions with long-term objectives. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips to help listeners achieve sustainable success.
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In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider explores the crucial distinction between taking responsibility and self-blame. When problems arise in our quest for success, it's easy to fall into the trap of finger-pointing and self-criticism. Kari emphasizes the importance of a kinder approach that fosters collaboration, connection, and learning.
Key themes include:
The pitfalls of blaming others and self-blameHow self-blame hinders our progress and confidenceThe benefits of taking responsibility in a compassionate wayPractical strategies for fostering a positive mindset and leadershipJoin us to discover how to feel amazing and move forward confidently, even when mistakes happen.
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In this solo episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider explores the concept of reconnecting with the future you once envisioned for yourself. Kari shares inspiring stories from her own life, including her journey from aspiring singer to successful business owner and her transition to a life dedicated to changing more lives from anywhere in the world.
Key themes include:
Overcoming external factors and present bias that hinder our progress.Reflecting on past goals to understand what shaped your current reality.Strategies to align with your future self and take actionable steps toward your dreams.Kari emphasizes the importance of being the person you want to become and doing what your future self would do. Tune in for a powerful episode that will reignite your passion and set you on the path to your desired future.
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