Needy and Normal Podcast

Changing your life and facing new challenges, with guest Liz Brodek (Wendt)

Sometimes life throws difficult changes at you that cannot be sugar-coated. Liz Brodek (Wendt) is a client and friend of mine, who has experienced the highest highs and the lowest lows, all within the last few years. She has gone from completely changing her life, for the better, to facing some of her hardest times that she never saw coming.
In this episode, you'll hear Liz's story and about making use of her best mindset tools. Through our work together as coach and coachee, Liz has developed universal ways to get her though the uncontrollable.
Listen for the power of trusting yourself, shifting your perspective, and weathering the "storm" while growing and healing anyways.
Listen for what it means to face devastation and to keep going. Learn to use your boundaries guilt-free, because it's necessary to take care of your own needs, no matter what!
Are you facing an impossible challenge in your life?
Are you considering making life-changing decisions?
If you are facing something difficult in your own life, perhaps you'll find just the inspiration you need from hearing Liz's journey.
*Sensitive subject begins at 21 mins. If you or someone you know is experiencing a pregnancy loss, seeking support and speaking about it may be healing for you as well.
Bio: Liz Brodek (Wendt) is a leading lady in Wausau, Wisconsin as the city's Development Director. With a passion for the environment and for developing communities, Liz has taken her law degree (from Marquette University in Milwaukee), and her extensive experience in economic development, to new heights. Her ability for taking things from "okay" to functional and extraordinary does not just show up in her professional life. Liz has also made extraordinary, life changing moves in her personal life, to create a life she truly loves. Liz also loves art, writing, the outdoors, and spending time with her new husband, Ben, along with their two cats and dog.
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Speak up!

Need something, say something. This one will hit home. Asking for help saves you time and energy, and forget hoping others can read your mind! You will find yourself in this "real talk", guilt-free, episode. You can do anything, but you don't have to do everything...and certainly not alone. Sometimes, we need each other.
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Simplify your needs and making decisions

Human beings are complicated, therefore, are GREAT at making simple things difficult. Busy lives, overthinking, and fear can truly make it easy to complicate what can actually move us forward.
In this episode, learn through my dramatic (and true) tornado story, and also from real life examples, how to simplify your own needs and decision making abilities. Who doesn't need that?!
When in doubt, keep things simple. It may just be the quickest way to listen to your intuition and finally trust yourself.
For your complimentary coaching session, to discover its power in your own life, email me directly ay coachlevering@gmail.com or visit www.abllifecoaching.com. You can also find me on IG @abllifecoaching.
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How kindness can change your life!

Welcome to an episode we all need, a reminder that kindness is GOOD for YOU! In this episode I share a personal, life-changing story. I also share scientific facts about what kindness does for your health, some tips in self-kindness, and ways to reconnect you to the value of giving and receiving kindness. This episode could very well change your life!
To learn about coaching with me, visit ABLlifecoaching.com and check out @abllifecoaching on Instagram. Initial sessions are complimentary.
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As promised in this episode, here is the list of countries/stops I was fortunate to visit on my study abroad experience of a lifetime back in Spring 2007. Check out Semester at Sea to learn more. It changed my life.
Bahamas
Puerto Rico
Brazil
Mauritius
South Africa
India
Vietnam (and Cambodia)
China
Japan
Hawaii
Resources for this episode include research by: Random Acts of Kindness Foundation - New York Times, UC Berkley, Emory University, Case Western Reserve, Medical
 

Professional baseball life with guest Paige Murphy

Welcome to Needy and Normal's first guest episode!
Paige Murphy is a culinary school graduate, a mom and a baseball wife who has traveled the country for 20 years, and raising kids for the last 13 in the chaos of the professional sports world. She’s a lover of music, learning, therapy and the realness of the human experience...not to mention, the newly minted hobby of self-care and embracing the beauty of knowing who you are. 
Join for an honest conversation on topics such as living the baseball lifestyle, survival mode, mom guilt, solo parenting, and much needed self-care. I love this human and I loved our conversation. Come hang with us.
Paige is co-creator of the organization call Our Baseball Life, that connects resources to the professional baseball community. To learn more, visit @ourbaseballlife on Instagram.
To learn about coaching with Ashley, visit ABLlifecoaching.com and get to know her more @abllifecoaching on Instagram.
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Stubborn needs!

How often have you said, "I need to..."? We all have those nagging needs that get ignored, because they feel difficult, uncomfortable or time consuming. Maybe you fear if you actually tend to that nagging need, you'll fail in some way. In this episode, you'll learn what important message your stubborn needs are truly telling you. I'll also share a unique and stubborn need of my own. Come needy, because it's normal!
Thank you for leaving me a review today, and feel free to visit me on Instagram @abllifecoaching. For information about coaching, check out www.abllifecoaching.com.

What needs?! Basics and essentials.

Welcome back! In this episode, I share a story of when denying myself a basic and essential need taught me a difficult lesson. Our needs are not meant to be ignored. And when they are, your might hallucinate, like I did! Perhaps you'll find more clarity in how to recognize your own needs, and there is a call to action at the end! You may even hear the crackle of my fireplace. Get cozy! Thanks so much for listening! 
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Welcome to Needy and Normal, Nice to Meet You!

Hi, I am Ashley! Welcome to episode number one! Let me introduce myself. Let's begin with my personal story where I answer some questions: What's it like being married to a professional sports broadcaster? Why am I a life coach? How many places have I lived? What will you discover here? What are some of my favorite things? Are you a dog lover, too? Thank you for being here. Having needs is a human right we all have, and living life by tending to our needs is just better. You'll see.

Needy and Normal Podcast Trailer

Get excited! It's finally happening! My name is Ashley Levering, nice to meet you! I have turned my personal experiences and passion for your needs into a career as a life coach. I love helping people through changes in their lives, by focusing on their needs! Having a voice here in the podcasting world means a great deal to me. I am big fan of authenticity, bravery and honesty. You'll find that here, as we come needy and allow it to be normal, together! I already like you, stick around.