In this powerful episode, coach and mentor Michael D’Angelo joins Gillian to explore what it truly takes to grow — not just in sport, but in life. Michael shares the mindsets that separate movement from momentum, talent from mastery, and intention from action. Together, they unpack the role of community, why “closer is better” beats perfection every time, and how discomfort becomes the gateway to transformation when we learn to sit with it instead of avoid it.

If you’re craving growth, clarity, or renewed belief in what’s possible for you, this conversation will light a spark — and hand you the tools to fan it.

Takeaways
🏋️‍♀️Discipline and focus from training translates to life skills.
🧬Community support enhances personal growth and achievement.
🏋️‍♀️Mindset is crucial for overcoming challenges in sports and life.
🧬Balancing multiple priorities is essential for well-being.
🏋️‍♀️The journey of self-discovery is as important as the goal.
🧬Neurochemistry plays a significant role in performance.
🏋️‍♀️You can learn from both wins and losses.
🧬Attention management is key to achieving flow state.
🏋️‍♀️Fitness should be accessible and adaptable to individual needs.
🧬Personal agency is vital for sustained motivation and growth.


Quotes
• "What a shame to quit learning."
• "The community is what keeps us there."
• "You choose your own hard."
• “Growth is seldom painless. Most of the time, it’s an internal struggle - and that’s where the real learning happens."
• “If you can’t get past the moment of not getting the outcome you want, there’s no opportunity to learn.”
• “Closer is better. You don’t need perfection; you just need to get closer.”
• “Mindset isn’t about pretending. It’s about having the tools to reset when things don’t go your way.”
• “If you don’t do anything about your stress, nothing changes. You can safely assume it will keep feeling the same.”
• “The highest performers aren’t always the most talented, they’re the most focused.”

Chapters
00:00 The Blueprint for Flourishing in Life
01:59 Michael D'Angelo: A Journey from Athlete to Coach
07:22 Accidental Purpose: Transitioning to Coaching
13:35 Balancing Priorities: The Five Buckets of Life
15:48 Mindset and Mental Shifts in Performance
24:48 Neurochemistry and High Performance
33:40 The Emotional Landscape of Winning and Losing
36:55 The Journey of Growth and Mindset
40:51 The Power of Attention in Performance
45:51 Emotional Arousal and Performance
50:49 The Evolution of Mindset Across Age Groups
55:27 The Paradox of Fitness Across Life Stages
01:00:03 The Future of Fitness and Community Engagement

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In this episode of the Flourish Feed podcast, Gillian Stovel Rivers speaks with Eleanor Beaton, Founder of SAFI Media, about how women founders can create business models that support their wellbeing. They discuss the importance of agency, the challenges of over functioning, and the need for women to navigate male-dominated structures.

Eleanor shares her personal stories and insights on leadership, time management, and the future of women in business, emphasizing the economic impact of women entrepreneurs and the role of AI in enhancing their success. One of the spiciest and most engaging episodes so far, you don’t want to miss it.


Takeaways
👑Women entrepreneurs can design businesses that support their flourishing.
🎤Agency and autonomy are essential for women building businesses today.
👑Over functioning can reduce ambition and energy levels for women leaders.
🎤Professionalizing women's entrepreneurship can advance wealth & well-being.
👑Women often internalize externalities in business, impacting their health and relationships.
🎤It's important for women to set boundaries around their time and energy.
👑Women should focus on their own business and not take on others' responsibilities.
🎤Humor and direct confrontation can help women shift from over functioning.
👑Investing in team development is crucial for leadership success.
🎤AI presents a tremendous opportunity for women entrepreneurs.


Quotes
On Overfunctioning
“When women overfunction, we start to reduce our ambition to match our energy levels — and nobody has unlimited energy.”

On the Global Impact of Women Entrepreneurs
“Fix gender equity in entrepreneurship and you lift global GDP by 20% — more than what AI promises.”

On Hollow Success
“Some women hit the ‘full send’ goal and think… is this it? There’s something missing.”

On Burnout as a Business Externality
“Pushing yourself so hard that it harms your relationships and wellbeing is pollution. Women leaders are done absorbing those costs.”

On Power and Money
“My mother once told me, furious in the car: ‘Money is power. Always make your own.’ That changed me.”

On Boundaries & Time
“I’ve trained myself not to be a fast responder. That’s how I protect my time and attention as a leader.”

On Delegation & Female Leadership
“Women often don’t get tough feedback. People soften it. But we’re tough — and direct truth is a breath of fresh air.”

On Critical Boundaries
“Remember, sister — that’s not your problem. That’s in Chad’s purview. Let him own it.”

On AI as a Feminist Tool
“AI is the work wife every woman needs — a senior employee in your pocket at all times.”

On Women Business Owners as an Economic Force
“Women entrepreneurs are one of the biggest employers in the country — not a cottage industry.”


Chapters
00:00 Designing Flourishing Business Models for Women Entrepreneurs
03:09 The Importance of Agency and Autonomy
06:01 Over Functioning: A Double-Edged Sword
08:58 The Role of Women in Wealth Dynamics
11:51 Navigating Male-Dominated Structures
15:03 Empowering Teams and Building Resilience
24:44 The Power of Supportive Questioning
25:43 Mastering Time Management
29:36 Raising Resilient Young Men
32:57 Navigating Attention in a Noisy World
37:23 The Future of Women in Business
39:11 Moments of Bliss

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In this episode of the Flourish Feed podcast, Dr. Edythe Heus discusses her revolutionary brain-body training system, Rev6, which aims to help individuals of all ages unlock their potential for strength, balance, mobility, and cognitive clarity.

The conversation explores the importance of fascia, the role of movement in health, the significance of the pelvic floor, and how embracing instability can enhance resilience. Dr. Heus emphasizes the interconnectedness of body and mind, the necessity of community support, and practical steps for aging gracefully.

**Rev6 & Dr. Edythe Heus have generously offered a limited time discount!** Go to Rev6.fit and enter code FLOURISH to receive 50% off your first 3-months of Rev6 On-Demand subscription!

More About Dr. Edythe:
In 2003, Dr. Edythe Heus’ book ProBodX came out.
In 2016, Dr. Edythe created Rev6 Vitality, a seated workout program for seniors.
In 2023, Rev6 became an NASM/AFAA Continuing Education Provider.
Rev6 has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Sporting News, the Los Angeles Times and Time Out New York.

Takeaways
🐬 Your most vibrant decades can be ahead of you.
💪 Fascia health is crucial for aging well.
🐬 Movement impacts both physical and cognitive health.
💪 Instability training enhances resilience and balance.
🐬 The pelvic floor is essential for overall stability.
💪 Healthy fascia contributes to better movement and function.
🐬 Engaging in risk can improve quality of life as we age.
💪 Community support is vital for health and longevity.
🐬 Regular movement can transform lives and perceptions.
💪 Finding purpose through movement can lead to a fulfilling life.

Quotes
• “The fascia can be remodeled at any age, and it happens faster than we think.”
• “It completely changes your perception of what the rest of life is going to be."
• “Instability is essential for longevity.”
• “When you change your physical structure, your whole life reorganizes.”
• “The pelvic floor is not optional - it’s central to balance, breathing, and independence.”
• “We bubble-wrap people as they age and they lose agency.”
• “Flourishing doesn’t stop when work ends. It begins when connection returns.”

Chapters
00:00 Unlocking Longevity: A New Perspective
03:02 The Role of Fascia in Aging
05:58 Understanding Movement and the Nervous System
08:56 The Importance of Instability in Training
11:56 Flow State: Achieving Peak Performance
14:56 The Connection Between Mind and Body
18:04 Practical Applications for Seniors & Core Training
24:00 The Impact of Modern Lifestyles on Movement
26:57 Injury and Its Broader Implications
30:12 The Foundation of Movement
35:53 Creating a Movement System: The Birth of REV6
38:47 The Importance of the Pelvic Floor in Aging
48:44 Flourishing Through Movement: The Connection to Purpose
55:29 Embracing Risk: Small Actions for Big Changes

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What if adventure is a wellness practice? World explorer and best-selling author Robin Esrock reveals why fear is learned, joy is social, and meaning lives just beyond comfort.

From media diets to dopamine detoxing, this conversation reframes travel as a tool for resilience, perspective, and human flourishing—at any age. In this engaging conversation, Robin shares his insights on how travel shapes our identities and experiences, he discusses the importance of stepping out of comfort zones, the right timing for travel, and the balance between media consumption and real-life adventures.

Robin emphasizes the value of family travel, the impact of community on happiness, and the evolving nature of travel preferences from budget to luxury. He also highlights the significance of volunteerism and experiential travel, connecting with locals, and the joy found in outdoor adventures.

Ultimately, Robin encourages listeners to embrace the moment and pursue their travel dreams, reminding us that happiness often lies in the simplest experiences.

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Watch Robin's world-famous talk from TedxVancouver: 1.1 million views to date!

Flourish Family Wealth is thrilled to be partnering with Robin later this winter for more great intel and coaching on creating your very own bucket list, your way and for your authentic reasons.

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Takeaways
✈️Travel is about courage and curiosity, not just distance.
🏞️Personal journeys through travel can lead to self-discovery.
✈️There is no perfect age to start travelling; it's about the moment.
🏞️Facing fears is essential for personal growth and adventure.
✈️Dosing travel experiences can help combat anxiety and negativity.
🏞️Family travel enriches children's lives and perspectives.
✈️Happiness is often found in community, not wealth.
🏞️Volunteerism adds purpose to travel experiences.
✈️Experiential travel fosters meaningful connections with locals.
🏞️Outdoor adventures can be accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Quotes
“Anybody who travels for a long time is usually running away from something or searching for something - and both are perfectly human.”
“You don’t need a perfect plan. You need a moment that shocks you out of complacency and reminds you that now is the time.”
“It’s never been about age. You’re not too old - and you’re not too young - to do the thing that matters to you.”
“We’re constantly fed fear, so we assume the world is dangerous - when most of the time, it’s generous.”
“When our brains consume garbage information, it’s time for a media diet - just like when our bodies feel off.”
“If you don’t know how your day is going to turn out, you’re not on vacation - you’re on an adventure.”
“Luxury raises the bar so high that people forget how to feel joy from anything below it.”
“The happiest people I’ve met live the simplest lives - and community is always at the center.”
“Travel isn’t about distance. It’s about courage, curiosity, and stepping outside who you thought you were.”

Chapters
00:00 The Essence of Travel: Courage and Curiosity
02:12 Personal Journeys: Discovering Oneself Through Travel
05:02 The Right Time to Travel: Age vs. Triggering Moments
10:13 Dosing Adventure: Balancing Media and Travel Experiences
13:03 Family Adventures: Different Personalities and Travel
16:11 Luxury vs. Budget

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#wealth #investing #wealthmanagement Sleep is not something we fall into at the end of the day. It’s something we design. In this episode of The Flourish Feed Podcast, Gillian Stovel Rivers sits down with Aimee Griffiths, sleep and recovery expert and founder of Rise Lifestyle Co., to explore why sleep is the most powerful performance tool we have—and why it’s foundational to health, happiness, relationships, and longevity.

From nervous system regulation and emotional resilience to athletic recovery and cognitive clarity, this conversation reframes sleep as an active investment, not a passive necessity.

Together, Gillian and Aimee unpack the science of sleep stages, the role of technology, and the small, practical changes that can dramatically improve how we rest—and how we live. If you want more energy, better focus, stronger relationships, and a longer, healthier life, this episode will change how you think about sleep.

Takeaways
😴sleep is the foundation of our entire health
🛏️our wellbeing and our performance are linked to sleep
😴sleep affects our happiness
🛏️better sleep leads to better relationships
😴performance at work improves with good sleep
🛏️every part of our lives is affected by sleep
😴sleep helps rebuild our bodies
🛏️the brain cleans and processes during sleep
😴well slept individuals are healthier
🛏️the importance of prioritizing sleep in our lives

Quotes
“Sleep is the foundation of our entire health, our wellbeing, our performance, and our happiness.”
“Every single part of our lives is affected by how well we sleep.”
“When we sleep well, we’re healthier, happier, and we have better relationships.”
“Up to 80% of our daily growth hormone is released during deep sleep.”
“Sleep helps improve our recovery, our longevity, and even how we’re perceived by others.”
“Sleep isn’t something I’ll sacrifice anymore—it’s my superpower.”
“The best sleep technology is still sleep.”

Chapters
00:00 – Sleep is not passive: why rest is foundational
02:40 – How sleep supports health, happiness & performance
03:40 – Sleep, exercise & recovery: a powerful feedback loop
07:30 – Deep sleep, growth hormone & physical repair
12:45 – Nervous system regulation & emotional resilience
18:30 – Designing the ideal sleep environment
23:50 – Sleep technology: enhancement vs confusion
30:10 – Reframing sleep as a longevity investment
39:20 – Why sleep improves charisma & relationships
40:30 – Aimee’s “moment of bliss”: bedtime rituals & family connection


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#wealth #investing #wealthmanagement In this rich and fascinating conversation, psychologist and FlowxLife founder Marianne Cottin, M.Sc., Ph.D., breaks down the neuroscience of flow and why it’s one of the most powerful states for human flourishing. Marianne explains how transient hypofrontality, clear goals, challenge-skill balance, and immediate feedback create effortless excellence — and why flow is not reserved for elite performers, but available to everyone.

Together, Gillian and Marianne explore how flow reduces rumination, strengthens mental health, sharpens attention, and can be intentionally designed into work, relationships, and later-life learning. They dive deep into group flow, curiosity as a longevity tool, and how to build a life that naturally invites presence, purpose, and peak experience. This is a masterclass in using neuroscience to live more fully and flourish more deeply.

To engage with the research of Marianne Cottin and other psychologists in her field, explore her portfolio of work on LinkedIn here, and through such academic outlets as Google Scholar here.

Takeaways
🌊Flow is a state of consciousness where time disappears and performance peaks.
🔬Dr. Cottin emphasizes the importance of focus and clear goals to achieve flow.
🌊Flow triggers include challenge-skill balance, clear goals, and immediate feedback.
🔬Group flow occurs when individuals are in sync, working towards a common goal.
🌊Failure is a crucial part of achieving flow, especially in sports and high-performance settings.
🔬Flow can be experienced in both simple and complex tasks, providing joy and satisfaction.
🌊Creating an environment conducive to flow involves minimizing distractions and prioritizing important tasks.
🔬Flow is accessible to everyone, not just elite athletes or high performers.
🌊Music and rituals can help individuals enter a flow state more easily.
🔬Flow contributes to mental health and well-being by reducing rumination and increasing 🔬engagement.

Quotes

Flow Follows Focus: “Flow will always follow focus. If you’re not in the present moment, flow can’t find you.”

Effortless Excellence: “In flow you can do very hard things without feeling effort. Work becomes play.”

The Sweet Spot: “Flow lives in that perfect space where challenge meets skill — just enough stretch to grow, not enough to panic.”

Purpose Supercharges Flow: “Flow becomes transformational when you use it for something that matters to you — something larger than yourself.”

Flow and Mental Health: “When you’re in flow, you’re not ruminating. The problems are still there — but you get a moment to breathe.”

Design Your Life for Flow: “Choose what you care for. If everything is important, nothing is. Clarity creates the space for flow.”

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction to Flow and Dr. Cottin
00:03:00 Understanding the Flow State
00:09:00 Flow Triggers and Techniques
00:15:00 Group Flow and Communal Dynamics
00:21:00 Flow in Everyday Life
00:27:00 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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#wealthmanagement #investing #wealthmanagement In this conversation, Paul W. Lermitte discusses the importance of financial diligence for young adults, emphasizing the need to save and invest wisely. He highlights the distinction between good and bad debt, particularly cautioning against the pitfalls of credit card debt and expensive car loans. The discussion encourages young individuals to be proactive in their financial planning and to make informed decisions about their expenses. This is an episode that is as much about making great decisions as it is about building strong financial partnerships based on your deepest values.

Learn more about Paul’s financial resilience teachings for all age groups at https://www.paullermitte.com/

Takeaways
💰Young adults must be very diligent at making sure that they save money.
🚘Investing money is crucial for young adults.
💰There's good debt, and there's bad debt.
🚘In your twenties, you're likely to encounter bad debt.
💰Avoid expensive car loans; consider buying older cars.
🚘Traveling should not be financed through credit cards.
💰Having savings is essential before making big purchases.
🚘Financial literacy is key for young adults.
💰Understanding expenses is vital for financial health.
🚘Budgeting is not a bad word! It can help manage and even avoid bad debt.

Quotes

• “Sometimes that hard work, that getting uncomfortable — that’s exactly what we want in the 20s.”

• “We told our son to give $25 to a charity, and it changed his trajectory. When you think of others, you suddenly see how fortunate you are.”

• “Debt is the biggest anti-flow force working against young people. Good debt builds your future. Bad debt steals it.”

• “You don’t deserve a vacation — you earn it. Work, save, stay financially sound, and then you can travel for the rest of your life.”

• “Every young person can own a home. Your grandparents did it, your parents did it, and you can do it too — with discipline and smart decisions.”

• “Financial resilience is simple: cash, savings, investments — and zero credit card or car debt. That’s power.”

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Financial Foundations
00:56 Debt Management and Financial Freedom

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#wealth #investing #wealthmanagement In this episode, Gillian Stovel Rivers and Julie Littlechild delve into the critical role of trust in sustainable business growth, particularly in the wealth management sector. They explore the gaps between advisors' perceptions and clients' realities, emphasizing the importance of understanding clients' feelings and concerns beyond just financial metrics. The conversation highlights the need for a shift from efficiency-focused practices to more engaging, personalized client interactions, leveraging technology to enhance human connections. They discuss the evolving role of advisors in facilitating deeper conversations about clients' broader life concerns, ultimately aiming to build stronger, trust-based relationships.

Learn more about Julie's award-winning research and advocacy at https://absoluteengagement.com


Takeaways
🧠 Trust is the foundation of sustainable business growth.
🤖 There are significant gaps between what advisors think they deliver and what clients actually need.
🧠 Clients prioritize how they feel over mere service delivery.
🤖 Conversations about clients' concerns are crucial for building trust.
🧠 Efficiency in client services can lead to commoditization.
🤖 Technology can enhance human relationships in client engagement.
🧠 Advisors should address broader life concerns, not just financial ones.
🤖 Asking the right questions can lead to deeper client insights.
🧠 Starting with small changes can lead to significant improvements in engagement.
Trust must be earned through consistent, meaningful interactions.


Quotes
• “I don’t walk away from a meeting thinking, wow, they’re really using their CRM well. That’s not what grabs me.”
• “When it’s efficiency, everybody looks the same. It becomes commoditized. It’s not differentiated. You could go anywhere and get the same.”
• “Solving for efficiency is a safe route. It doesn’t require you to ask a tough question. It means we can see more people—but not see them deeply or truly.”
• “We tend to over-index on efficiency. It’s foundational, but it’s not the full experience.”
• “Clients’ real gaps aren’t about service. It’s their confidence and clarity when they look forward.”
• “Advisors are well-positioned to support clients emotionally, but they have to ask the right questions.”
•“It’s not about replacing advisors with technology—it’s about using technology to be more human.”


Chapters
00:00 The Essence of Trust in Business Growth
02:22 Identifying Gaps in Client Engagement
05:34 Expanding the Value Proposition
08:14 The Shift from Efficiency to Engagement
12:13 Balancing Technology and Human Touch
15:55 Understanding Client Concerns Beyond Finances
19:14 Building Stronger Relationships Through Broader Conversations
23:26 Facilitating Deeper Conversations in Wealth Management
26:24 Taking Steps Towards Enhanced Client Engagement
28:02 Moments of Bliss and Personal Connections

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