What happens when life throws you a curveball you never saw coming, like becoming a mom to triplets? For Marta Spirk, it wasn’t the end of her identity. It was the beginning of something powerful. In Episode 236: Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship with Confidence, Marta shares how navigating life with three newborns became the catalyst for her business journey and how she now helps other women do the same.

Marta is a business coach, TEDx speaker, and author of The Empowered Woman: The Ultimate Roadmap to Business Success. In this episode, she opens up about the reality of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, the messy, beautiful, and empowering. She and Heike explore how to manage imposter syndrome, build confidence as a mom and entrepreneur, and show up in life and business with authenticity and presence.

You’ll learn practical strategies for developing poise and power, from Heike’s signature Pilates Body posture technique to Marta’s insights on how your voice and body language shape how others see you (and how you see yourself). Whether you're growing a business during nap time or standing on a TEDx stage, how you carry yourself truly matters.

One standout moment? Marta’s reminder that "when you set your goals from a place of gratitude, you reach them faster." That one shift can change the game.

If you’ve ever questioned your ability to do it all or wondered if you’re doing enough, this episode is for you.

Connect with Marta:

www.martaspirk.com/aboutme

www.instagram.com/martaspirk

www.linkedin.com/in/marta-spirk

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You start strong, full of motivation. Then life happens. You get busy, tired, or just lose steam. Before you know it, you’re back at square one, wondering why fitness after 50 feels so hard.

In episode 235 of the podcast, Struggling with Fitness After 50? Find Your WHY First, we’re uncovering the real reason consistency feels impossible—and how finding your WHY can change everything.

The problem isn’t willpower. It’s clarity. Staying consistent will always be a struggle if you don’t know why movement matters. But when you connect fitness to something bigger, it becomes something you want to do—not just another task on your list.

Your WHY is personal. Maybe you want to stay strong for travel. Keep up with your grandkids. Protect your independence. But your Purpose? That’s even bigger. It’s the long-term vision of the life you refuse to lose.

Motivation fades, but a strong WHY keeps you going. Struggling to stay consistent with exercise in midlife? Stop chasing motivation and ask yourself: Why do I want to feel stronger? What’s at stake if I don’t move? What moments do I want to be fully present for?

Perfection isn’t the goal—showing up is. Small, consistent actions create lasting success. Every step you take today is a gift to your future self. Stop waiting for the perfect time. Start where you are. Your future self is depending on it.

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What if your biggest heartbreak became your most extraordinary mission? After losing his mother to Parkinson’s, Dr. George Ackerman turned grief into purpose—creating a movement that’s shaking up awareness around this devastating disease. In this powerful episode, George shares what Parkinson’s looks like, what most caregivers never talk about, and why his mission, Together for Sharon, inspires a global fight for change. You’ll hear his full story in Episode 234: Caregiving, Parkinson’s, and a Son’s Mission.

George opens up about the early signs of Parkinson’s disease are stiffness, internal tremors, changes in movement—and how his mom lived with symptoms for years before being diagnosed. He also dives into the emotional toll caregiving takes, especially when you’re doing it all out of love and without a roadmap. His honesty about guilt, exhaustion, and the need to “just be there” is something every caregiver will relate to.

As a law enforcement professional and educator, George is using his unique background to advocate for better training and awareness across the board—including in police departments, where understanding Parkinson’s symptoms could literally save lives.

He also shares the incredible reach of Together for Sharon, from his interviews with top neurologists to featuring stories from everyday families worldwide. He believes no one should feel alone, whether they're navigating symptoms, supporting a loved one, or simply trying to understand what Parkinson’s really means.

This episode is packed with heart, hope, and powerful takeaways. If you're a caregiver, have Parkinson’s in your family, or just want to be more informed, George’s story will motivate you to take action—because awareness can lead to change.

How to support Parkinson's and connect with George:

Website https://www.togetherforsharon.com/

Email togetherforsharon@gmail.com

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-ackerman-ph-d-esq-mba-00871a82/

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@togetherforsharon1

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