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Elkevate Your Life
Elke
87 episodes
3 weeks ago
Send us a text Some weeks demand more honesty than polish. I share the heaviness of caring for Chanel as Cushing’s disease reshapes our days, and I open up about recognizing narcissistic patterns that have touched my life and the lives of people I love. Not the hashtag kind—the kind that leaves you doubting your memory, apologizing for your feelings, and starving for accountability that never seems to come. We walk through the telltale signs: gaslighting, minimizing, blame-shifting, public c...
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Send us a text Some weeks demand more honesty than polish. I share the heaviness of caring for Chanel as Cushing’s disease reshapes our days, and I open up about recognizing narcissistic patterns that have touched my life and the lives of people I love. Not the hashtag kind—the kind that leaves you doubting your memory, apologizing for your feelings, and starving for accountability that never seems to come. We walk through the telltale signs: gaslighting, minimizing, blame-shifting, public c...
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Personal Journals
Education,
Society & Culture,
Self-Improvement,
Relationships
Episodes (20/87)
Elkevate Your Life
Facing Narcissism And Finding Peace
Send us a text Some weeks demand more honesty than polish. I share the heaviness of caring for Chanel as Cushing’s disease reshapes our days, and I open up about recognizing narcissistic patterns that have touched my life and the lives of people I love. Not the hashtag kind—the kind that leaves you doubting your memory, apologizing for your feelings, and starving for accountability that never seems to come. We walk through the telltale signs: gaslighting, minimizing, blame-shifting, public c...
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3 weeks ago
30 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
Travel Reveals Who We Really Are
Send us a text Two longtime friends compare notes on how travel exposes hidden habits, unspoken needs and the pressure points that surface when comfort, money and pace collide. We talk about boundaries, blowups, and how honest check-ins can save both the trip and the friendship. • sharing a room reveals hidden quirks • AC, noise sensitivity and sleep needs clash • getting ready stress and timing mismatches • wine, bills and the awkward money dance • the breaking point and naming boundaries •...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
From Gaslighting to Boundaries: A Practical Guide to Emotional Manipulation
Send us a text Ever walked away from a conversation feeling smaller, confused, or guilty without knowing why? We put words to that fog. This Mindful Monday dives into emotional manipulation—the subtle tactics that chip away at self-trust—and offers practical, calm ways to respond without losing yourself in the process. We start by naming what’s really happening: gaslighting that twists facts, guilt trips that weaponize kindness, love bombing that rushes intimacy, and the silent treatment tha...
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1 month ago
23 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
Obstacles as Opportunities: Reframing Life's Challenges
Send us a text Have you ever wondered why certain challenges keep appearing in your life? What if these obstacles aren't random roadblocks but carefully orchestrated opportunities guiding you toward your next evolution? The comfort zone might feel safe, but as we explore in this episode, nothing truly grows there. When life throws curveballs—whether it's workplace frustrations, relationship challenges, or personal setbacks—our instinct is to resist and ask "Why me?" But what happens when we ...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
A Body in Motion Stays in Motion: How to Keep Going When You're Tired
Send us a text Ever walked in the door after a long workday, completely drained, knowing you should exercise but feeling the magnetic pull of the couch? That's exactly where today's conversation begins. After losing 35 pounds over summer, I've learned that discipline trumps motivation every time. The secret? I never give myself the option to negotiate. Walk the dog, immediately change into gym clothes, and head straight to the nearby gym—because once I sit down, I become "like a cow to the b...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
Earthquakes, Heatwaves, and California's 175th Birthday: A Candid Conversation
Send us a text Earthquakes, heat waves, and an unexpected September summer - California is showing off its wild side this month! After a brief absence due to a power outage and an autoimmune flare-up, I'm back to share what's been shaking in our Golden State. Have you felt those recent tremors? The 3.5 magnitude quake in Clayton today follows another one just last week. Meanwhile, this bizarre September heat wave couldn't have worse timing - striking during the workweek instead of weekends w...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
Eclipse Season and Marriage Wisdom
Send us a text Have you ever felt the powerful energy shift during eclipse season? The September Blood Moon just passed through our skies, bringing transformation, emotional clarity, and new beginnings—even for those of us who couldn't see it directly. Eclipse seasons amplify everything by tenfold, creating corridors where significant events begin and carry long-term lessons. This cosmic timing perfectly mirrors my personal journey through relationship challenges and growth that I've been sh...
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2 months ago
27 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
Navigating Relationship Struggles: When Love Gets Complicated
Send us a text Today's episode delves into the challenging reality of navigating a marriage when the relationship dynamic has dramatically changed after the wedding, featuring personal reflections on communication breakdowns and unmatched efforts toward improvement. • Host shares her experience discovering her husband is on the spectrum after marriage • Discussion about masking behaviors that hide true compatibility issues until after commitment • Exploration of what to do when only one part...
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2 months ago
30 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
Crossroads in Love: When to Stay, When to Walk Away
Send us a text Relationships start with excitement and butterflies, but what happens when the shine wears off and one person seems to be carrying the weight of maintaining the connection? In this raw, vulnerable episode, I step away from my usual advice-giving role to share my own relationship struggles and ask for your wisdom. I'm facing a crossroads many of us encounter in long-term relationships: what do you do when you've tried everything—therapy, books, prayer, communication techniques—...
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2 months ago
26 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
How do we escape the patterns that hold us back?
Send us a text Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of behavior you desperately want to break? This raw and personal episode explores the challenging journey of breaking free from unhealthy patterns that hold us back from living our fullest lives. The conversation takes an unexpected turn as I share vulnerable details about my childhood experiences with abuse and the profound impact they've had on my development. Drawing from my own healing journey through therapy and self-help re...
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2 months ago
14 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
The Frequency of Joy: How Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality
Send us a text Have you ever wondered how some people maintain their calm when everything around them seems chaotic? In this heartfelt conversation with mindfulness practitioner Jeff Parra, we dive deep into practical strategies for staying grounded when life gets overwhelming. Jeff shares his powerful approach to negative thoughts and situations, explaining how our perception shapes our reality. "Thoughts dictate everything," he notes, revealing how he transforms challenging moments into op...
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2 months ago
53 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
You Deserve Someone Who Meets Your Standards
Send us a text What if finding your perfect match was less about luck and more about strategy? That's the question at the heart of our multi-generational conversation about modern dating featuring my daughter Brooklyn (Gen Z) and returning guest Sarah (Millennial). The dating landscape has transformed dramatically, with technology creating both new opportunities and challenges. We dive into women-focused safety resources like the Tea app—essentially a "Yelp for men" where women anonymously r...
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2 months ago
36 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
Navigating Change: Finding Peace in Life's Transitions
Send us a text Change can feel overwhelming, but what if we viewed it as an adventure instead of an obstacle? That's the central question explored in this heartfelt Mindful Monday episode that dives deep into the art of positive reframing. As I share my own back-to-school transition experiences, I reveal the mindset shifts that help me navigate new challenges with students, teachers, and schedules. Rather than succumbing to anxiety about the unknown, I've discovered that reframing these chan...
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3 months ago
30 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
Healing Beyond Medicine: My Journey with HBOT Therapy
Send us a text Chronic health struggles lead to unexpected healing through hyperbaric oxygen therapy and chiropractic care, transforming energy levels, appetite, and sleep quality after just one session. • Recently diagnosed with rare autoimmune disease oral lichen planus after months of specialist visits • Tried HBOT (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) at Pinnacle Wellness Center with Dr. Ryan Suen • Experienced immediate benefits: enhanced workout performance, improved appetite, better sleep • Chi...
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3 months ago
28 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
Masculine Frame and Modern Romance: Finding Balance in Modern Dating
Send us a text Special Male Guest Tommy Anthony joins us for a candid conversation about modern dating from a male perspective, exploring intentional connections in a swipe-right culture and the importance of maintaining one's authentic self while searching for a partner. • Discuss dating apps and how the modern "swipe culture" discourages meaningful investment in relationships • Explore the concept of "masculine frame" - staying on purpose and being complete without needing a partner • Comp...
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3 months ago
1 hour 58 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
When Plans Unravel: Navigating Life's Retrograde Moments
Send us a text Mercury is in retrograde, turning a perfectly good day into chaos and teaching us that when we release expectations, we can be pleasantly surprised by outcomes. Everything happens for a reason, even when our plans get derailed unexpectedly. • Mercury retrograde affects communication, plans, and technology • Loyal listeners and subscribers make this podcast possible • Liking, commenting, and subscribing helps boost the podcast in algorithms • Exciting developments including pot...
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3 months ago
8 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
Swipe Right, Ghost Left: Dating in the Digital Age
Send us a text The dating landscape has transformed dramatically, leaving many singles adrift in a sea of apps, ghosting culture, and impossibly high standards. What happened to authentic connections and honest communication? Today's episode dives deep into the evolution of modern dating—from the days when men knocked on doors with flowers in hand to our current reality of specialized dating apps catering to every possible preference and demographic. Both men and women face unprecedented cha...
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3 months ago
34 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
Birthdays, Breadcrumbs, and Breaking the Ghosting Cycle
Send us a text Elke and Sarah delve into birthday celebrations, dating insights, and relationship wisdom following listener feedback on modern dating challenges. • Elke hosted a rave-themed joint birthday party that reminded her not to place expectations on others • Sarah celebrated her 30th birthday wine tasting in Napa with family, visiting Del Dotto and Peju wineries • Listeners across different generations shared similar desires in relationships: mutual attraction, honesty, and loyalty •...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
What Happened to Simply Wanting Connection?
Send us a text The dating landscape has transformed dramatically, leaving singles across generations confused and frustrated. What's causing this disconnect in modern romance, and why are so many struggling to find meaningful connections? Today's episode dives deep into the chasm between dating expectations and reality. After receiving overwhelming feedback from listeners of all ages about our previous dating discussion, I'm unpacking the fascinating dynamics at play. From independent women ...
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3 months ago
21 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
Swipe Right on Common Sense, Not Just Hot Faces
Send us a text Host Elke explores modern dating dynamics with millennial guest Sarah, diving into how feminism has changed relationships and exploring the reality of hookup culture across generations. • Dating apps have created both opportunities and challenges in the modern dating landscape • Sarah shares personal experiences with "situationships" and the difficulty of finding authentic connection • Single motherhood provided the host a unique perspective on independence versus partnership ...
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3 months ago
32 minutes

Elkevate Your Life
Send us a text Some weeks demand more honesty than polish. I share the heaviness of caring for Chanel as Cushing’s disease reshapes our days, and I open up about recognizing narcissistic patterns that have touched my life and the lives of people I love. Not the hashtag kind—the kind that leaves you doubting your memory, apologizing for your feelings, and starving for accountability that never seems to come. We walk through the telltale signs: gaslighting, minimizing, blame-shifting, public c...