Summary of Ep. 257 Biohack Your Mind: Thrive Mentally and Physically in Middle Age:
I was in a job that I had grown not to love, and I was ready to be done with it. So, I started to explore that, and I began to explore the idea of nutritional therapy and coaching. It was terrifying because I had to give up my identity as a lawyer, and I had to give up my financial security. I had to give up everything I had worked so hard to build. So, that was a terrifying transition, but it was a transition that I knew I had to make because I was getting these nudges from the universe that this was the right thing to do. So, I followed that, and I’m glad I did. It’s been a fantastic journey, and I’m so excited to be here talking to you about it. Summarize: Kristin Rowell is a lawyer, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and CEO/Founder of Energetically Efficient. After spending 16 years building a successful business trial practice, she left to create Energetically Efficient to speak to and coach other high-performers on efficiently navigating food, exercise, and other lifestyle practices to maximize their energy and become their best self each day. She started meditating and received several nudges from the universe, prompting her to leave her job and pivot to nutritional therapy and coaching. Kristin’s journey to this career began when she fell and broke her leg in ten places in 2013.
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I would hear little whispers like, “Kristin, you’re done. You’re done with the law. You don’t need to do this anymore.” And I was like, “No, no, no, no, no. I can’t do that. I’m a partner in a law firm. I can’t just leave.” But then I kept getting these nudges and started exploring what that might look like. I began to explore coaching, nutrition therapy, energy work, and all these things that I had been interested in for many years, but I didn’t have the time to explore them. I was so busy being a lawyer and trying to build a business that I didn’t have the time. So, the transition from the law happened in 2019, and I started Energetically Efficient on January 1, 2020.
Kristin Rowell’s Pain-to-Purpose Story
Kristin Rowell is a lawyer, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and CEO/Founder of Energetically Efficient. After spending 16 years building a successful business trial practice, she left to create Energetically Efficient to speak to and coach other high-performers on efficiently navigating food, exercise, and other lifestyle practices to maximize their energy and become their best self each day. The foundation of Kristin’s coaching centers on energy and consciousness, which makes her unique. Kristin also provides 1:1 coaching to professionals seeking a career transition, given that she successfully navigated that transition herself.
Kristin fell and broke her leg in ten places in 2013. During her recovery, she began exploring the concept of fat adaptation and ketogenic diets, prompting her to start researching and learning more about nutrition and lifestyle practices. She started meditating and received several nudges from the universe that prompted her to leave her job to pivot and transition into nutritional therapy and coaching.
In 2019, Kristin decided to leave her job and pursue her passion for nutritional therapy and coaching full-time. She started Energetically Efficient on January 1, 2020, and is now releasing her first cookbook this year, called Eating Efficiently. Kristin lives in Minneapolis with her two gorgeous Golden Retrievers, Catch & Belle.
The Role of the Ego in Soul Work
Kristin believes that the ego is a powerful and necessary tool for soul work but can also be a hindrance if misused. She thinks the ego can help us stay grounded, focused, and connected to our true purpose. It can also allow us to be mindful of our actions and words and how they affect others. However, using the exposed can limit beliefs, judgment, and comparison.
Kristin believes it’s essential to take a step back and ask yourself if you’re using your ego constructively or destructively. If it’s the latter, it’s necessary to take a moment to reflect and ask yourself what’s important to you and how you can use your ego to help you achieve your goals.
Common Limiting Beliefs
Kristin believes that common limiting beliefs are one of the biggest obstacles that can prevent us from achieving our goals. ‘Common limiting beliefs can include thoughts such as good enough,” “I don’t have enough time,” “I’m not smart enough,” “I’m not strong enough,” “I’m not worthy,” and “I can’t do it.” She believes it’s essential to identify and challenge these beliefs to move forward.
Kristin believes that these beliefs can be challenged and replaced with empowering thoughts such as “I am capable of achieving anything I set my mind to,” “I am worthy of achieving my goals,” “I can find the time to achieve my goals,” and “I am strong enough to achieve my goals.”
Energy Work
Kristin believes that energy work is an integral part of her coaching practice. She believes energy work can help us become more mindful of our thoughts, feelings, and actions and how they affect our energy. She believes that energy work can help us identify and release any blocks preventing us from achieving our goals.
Kristin believes that energy work can also help us to become more aware of our body’s energy and how to use it to our advantage. She believes that energy work can help us become more connected to our true purpose and manifest the life we desire.
Why Weight Gain is Not a Normal Function of Aging
Kristin believes that weight gain is not a normal function of aging and can be prevented. ‘She thinks it’s essential to make healthy choices such as getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, and exercising regularly. She believes it’s necessary to be mindful of our lifestyle choices and how they can impact our health and weight.
Kristin also believes it’s essential to be mindful of our stress levels and how they can impact our hormones and metabolism. She believes practicing stress-reducing activities such as yoga, meditation, and deep breathing is essential o keep our hormones balanced.
Nutritional Detoxification
Kristin believes that nutritional detoxification is an essential part of achieving optimal health. She thinks it’s necessary to be mindful of our foods and how they can impact our health. She believes it’s important to eliminate processed and refined foods from our diets and focus on eating whole, unprocessed foods.
Kristin also believes it’s essential to be mindful of our sugar intake and focus on eating foods rich in fiber, proteins, and healthy fats. She thinks it’s necessary to drink plenty of water and limit our caffeine and alcohol intake.
Why Muscle is the Organ of Longevity
Kristin believes that muscle is the organ of longevity and that it’s crucial to maintain muscle mass to achieve optimal health. She believes engaging in regular strength training is essential to maintain muscle mass and strength. She believes that strength training can help to improve balance, reduce the risk of falls, and improve overall physical and mental health.
Kristin also believes it’s essential to be mindful of our protein intake and focus on eating foods rich in protein. She thinks it’s necessary to incorporate lean proteins such as fish, chicken, and legumes into our diets to maintain muscle mass.
Kristin’s Favorite Foods to Take with Her When She Travels
Kristin’s favorite foods to take with her when she travels include nuts, nut butter, protein bars, and protein powders. She also likes to take oatmeal, quinoa, and other whole grains when she travels. She also wants to grab fruits and vegetables with her when she travels and healthy snacks such as kale chips, hummus, and guacamole.
Kristin also likes to take herbal and green tea when she travels. She also wants to take chia pudding, overnight oats, and smoothies when she travels. She also likes to bring healthy snacks such as dark chocolate, dried fruit, and nut-based snacks when she travels.
