The Abundance Effect

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• S1 E29 The Root Cause: Why You Keep Recreating the Same Problems 30.06.2026 38min

  In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch explores the root cause behind recurring problems like procrastination, overwhelm, inconsistency, perfectionism, people-pleasing, avoidance, and self-sabotage.Because often, the problem you think is the problem… isn’t the real problem.It’s the surface symptom.The real issue may be an unconscious pattern, old belief, emotional charge, identity attachment, or protective strategy quietly running the show.In this episode, you’ll learn:✔ Why being smart doesn’t make you immune to unconscious patterns✔ The difference between a presenting problem and a root cause✔ Why quick fixes, habits, and strategies often don’t create lasting change✔ How self-sabotage may actually be self-protection✔ Why breakthrough work requires insight, action, focus, and evidence✔ A powerful journaling question to uncover the pattern underneath the patternThe question to sit with:What do I already know that I’m pretending not to know?If you’ve been managing the same problem for too long, this episode will help you stop blaming yourself and start looking deeper.Because you don’t need another year of managing the same pattern.You may need to change it at the root.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🌟 Ultimate Breakthrough MasterclassWant to understand how root-cause change actually works?Join Larisa for the upcoming Ultimate Breakthrough Masterclass and learn how to identify what’s really holding you back, how unconscious patterns are created, and what’s required for real, lasting transformation.👉 Register here:https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/ultimate-breakthrough━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⚠️ This episode includes examples related to physical symptoms and emotional patterns. This is not medical advice. Always work with your medical team for physical or mental health concerns.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🔗 Connect with LarisaWebsite:https://myabundanceacademy.ca/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/larisa.makuch/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@LarisaMakuch☀️ Summer Reset MasterclassesUltimate Breakthrough Masterclass⁠https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/ultimate-breakthrough⁠5-Minute Miracles Masterclass⁠https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/5-Minute-Miracles⁠1-Hour Weekly Reset Masterclass⁠https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/weekly-reset⁠Rewire Your Morning. Reinvent Your Life Masterclass⁠https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/aamc-morning⁠
• S1 E28 The Summer Survival Guide: How to Stay Focused on Your Goals 23.06.2026 12min

  In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa shares a simple but powerful framework for creating a meaningful summer without abandoning yourself, your goals, or your momentum.You'll learn:☀️ Why summer doesn't need to become a rescue mission in September☀️ The difference between living intentionally and drifting through the season☀️ How to identify your "big rocks" and focus on what matters most☀️ The 7-step Summer Planning Process used in the Morning Magic Challenge☀️ Why structure creates freedom☀️ How to build momentum through simple, consistent action☀️ The hidden danger of the Ostrich Effect and going into hiding when life gets messyIf you've ever found yourself saying, "I'll get back to it in September," this episode is for you.Because extraordinary lives aren't built through occasional inspiration.They're built through daily self-leadership.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━☀️ STAY PLUGGED IN THIS SUMMERLooking for support, structure, and momentum this summer?Join us for one of our upcoming masterclasses:✨ 5 Minute Miracles Masterclasshttps://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/5-Minute-Miracles✨ 1-Hour Weekly Reset Masterclasshttps://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/weekly-reset✨ Ultimate Breakthrough Masterclasshttps://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/ultimate-breakthrough✨ Rewire Your Morning. Reinvent Your Life Masterclasshttps://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/aamc-morning━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🔗 CONNECT WITH LARISAWebsitehttps://myabundanceacademy.caInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademyFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🎙️ ABOUT THE ABUNDANCE EFFECTThe Abundance Effect is a personal growth and mindset podcast for ambitious women who want more clarity, confidence, fulfillment, momentum, and meaning in their lives.Hosted by Larisa Makuch, Master Results Coach, speaker, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Abundance Academy.New episodes every week.
• S1 E27 How to Turn Inspiration Into Action (And Finally Build Momentum) 16.06.2026 12min

  Have you ever felt inspired, motivated, and ready to make a change... only to find yourself in the exact same place a few days later?You're not alone.In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa explores the critical difference between inspiration and getting it done—and why so many smart, capable, high-achieving people get stuck between the two.Inspired by an unexpected lesson from her 8-year-old son, Lukian, Larisa shares a simple but powerful truth:Inspiration is a feeling. Motion is a decision followed by action.You'll discover why inspiration alone doesn't create results, how overthinking destroys momentum, and what it really takes to build confidence, consistency, and follow-through.In this episode, you'll learn:✔ Why inspiration without action feels productive but changes nothing✔ The hidden reason momentum disappears✔ How overthinking creates a gap between intention and execution✔ Why completion builds confidence✔ How to focus on what matters most instead of chasing every idea✔ The simple shift that helps you move from knowing to doingPlus, you'll hear the story behind Love Multiplies Freely, a song Lukian wrote in a single afternoon that perfectly demonstrates what happens when inspiration is immediately put into motion.🎵 Listen to Lukian's song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FFm_I9kaS0If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, inconsistent, or frustrated by your lack of follow-through, this episode is for you.Because momentum isn't built by knowing more.It's built by moving on what you already know.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🔗 CONNECT WITH LARISAWebsitehttps://myabundanceacademy.ca/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🎙️ About The Abundance EffectThe Abundance Effect is a personal growth, mindset, productivity, and self-improvement podcast hosted by Larisa Makuch.Each week, Larisa explores mindset, self-image, confidence, habits, productivity, abundance, fulfillment, leadership, relationships, health, wealth, and legacy to help you create a richer and more meaningful life.
• S1 E26 The Courage To Reinvent Yourself 09.06.2026 30min

  🎙️ EPISODE 26: THE COURAGE TO REINVENT YOURSELFWhat happens when you stop asking, "What should I do?" and start asking, "Who am I becoming?"In this special episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa sits down with her brother, Andriy Prokopchik, for a conversation about purpose, identity, meaningful work, discipline, leadership, and having the courage to pursue a new chapter—even when life is already comfortable.After becoming a teacher, building a life he loves, and finding purpose in education, Andriy made another bold decision: joining the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve.Together, they explore:• Finding purpose through action• Imposter syndrome and self-confidence• The power of environment and culture• Teaching, leadership, and service• Why time is your most valuable asset• Becoming the person your next chapter requiresOne of the most powerful moments comes when Andriy shares:"If I don't do it now, I never will."A simple reminder that many of the things we're waiting for are waiting for us, too.🌅 Join the Morning Magic Challenge:https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/morning🔗 Connect with Larisa:Websitehttps://myabundanceacademy.ca/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow
• S1 E 25 How to Unlock Creativity, Energy & Motivation Through Your Environment 02.06.2026 8min

  Feeling flat, uninspired, creatively blocked… or stuck in the same emotional patterns?This episode is for you.In Episode 25 of The Abundance Effect, Larisa explores the powerful connection between your environment, sensory input, emotional state, creativity, motivation, and energy — and why doing the same things differently can completely change how you feel and function.After a spontaneous shift during one of her Morning Success Calls, Larisa noticed something fascinating:The same routines…The same structure…But a completely different emotional experience.And it opened up a deeper conversation around:👉 music and memory👉 state change👉 creativity and nervous system regulation👉 neuroplasticity👉 emotional access👉 and how your environment shapes your resultsThis episode blends neuroscience, personal growth, psychology, and practical application in a way that is simple, relatable, and immediately usable.You’ll learn:Why music can instantly shift your emotional stateHow your senses influence creativity, focus, and motivationThe neuroscience behind dopamine, memory, and environmental inputWhy your routines may not be the problemHow to access different parts of yourself without “reinventing” your lifeSimple ways to feel more energized, alive, creative, and connected againBecause sometimes…you don’t need a new strategy.You need a new state.And your state is something you can influence on purpose.🎧 Listen now and experiment with your own environment this week.S1 E24 “I’m So Busy” Is Ruining Your Life (Here’s Why)Unleash Your Abundance4.06K subscribersAnalyticsEdit video3SharePromoteAsk6 views May 26, 2026 The Abundance Effect#mindset #productivity #personaldevelopmentAre you actually busy… or have you just normalized overwhelm?In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch breaks down one of the most common phrases high-achieving women use every single day:👉 “I’m so busy.”But what if that phrase is quietly sabotaging your clarity, confidence, relationships, productivity, and integrity?This episode explores the psychology of busyness, overwhelm, communication, and identity — and why the words you repeat shape the life you live.Drawing on neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Larisa explains why saying “I’m busy” reinforces stress patterns and keeps people stuck in cycles of overwhelm and avoidance.If you constantly feel like there’s never enough time, struggle with follow-through, or feel emotionally exhausted despite working hard… this episode will hit.🔥 Key Takeaway:Busy is not a badge of honor.It’s often a lack of clarity, direction, boundaries, or honest communication.And when you clean up your language… you clean up your thinking, decisions, and results.📝 Mentioned in this episode:11 Words & Phrases That Keep People Stuckhttps://myabundanceacademy.ca/elimina...🚀 Join us in the Momentum Lab:https://momentum-lab.ca/ Connect with Larisa:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsitehttps://myabundanceacademy.ca/
• S1 E24 Why Saying “I’m Busy” Is Keeping You Stuck 26.05.2026 8min

  Are you actually busy… or have you just normalized overwhelm?In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch breaks down one of the most common phrases high-achieving women use every day:👉 “I’m just so busy.”But what if that phrase is doing more damage than you realize?This episode explores how the language you use shapes your identity, your decisions, your confidence, and ultimately your results. Drawing on neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Larisa explains why saying “I’m busy” reinforces stress, overwhelm, lack of clarity, and disconnection from what actually matters.If you constantly feel overwhelmed, struggle with follow-through, or feel like you never have enough time, this conversation will help you rethink the way you approach productivity, priorities, communication, and personal responsibility.In this episode, we cover:Why saying “I’m busy” keeps you stuckThe psychology behind overwhelm and identityHow language impacts your brain and behaviorWhy high-achieving women normalize busynessThe connection between communication, integrity, and clarityWhat to say instead of “I’m busy”How vague language creates internal conflict and stressSimple mindset shifts to create more focus and follow-throughYou don’t find time.You make time for what matters.And the words you repeat every day become the patterns you live.Mentioned in this episode:📝 Larisa’s article: 11 Words & Phrases That Keep People Stuckhttps://myabundanceacademy.ca/eliminate-these-11-words-from-your-vocabulary-today/🚀 Join us in the Momentum Lab:https://momentum-lab.ca/ Connect with Larisa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsite: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who keeps saying they’re “too busy.”Because sometimes… the language we use is the very thing keeping us stuck.
• S1 E23 Why You Keep Avoiding What Matters (The Ostrich Effect Explained) 19.05.2026 11min

  In this episode, Larisa breaks down a powerful psychological pattern known as the ostrich effect — where we avoid situations, decisions, or visibility when they become uncomfortable… even when they matter the most.This is something many high-achieving women experience, especially when stepping into growth, leadership, or the next level of their life or business.In this episode, we cover:Why you avoid things that actually matterThe psychology behind avoidance and discomfortWhat the “ostrich effect” is and how it shows up in real lifeWhy high-achieving women disappear when things get hardHow avoidance keeps you stuck (even when you want change)The link between discomfort, visibility, and growthWhat you’ll walk away with:A clear understanding of why you pull back or go quietPractical ways to stop avoiding and start showing upA simple framework to stay consistent — even when it’s uncomfortableA simple reminder from this episode:Avoidance might feel like relief in the moment…but it keeps you stuck long-term.Growth doesn’t require perfection.It requires presence.🎧 If you’ve been feeling stuck, inconsistent, or like you keep starting and stopping… this conversation will help you understand why.Ready to stop disappearing and build real momentum?This is exactly why Larisa created the Momentum Lab — a space designed to help you stay consistent, visible, and moving forward… even when things feel uncomfortable.Learn more here:https://go.myabundanceacademy.ca/momentum-labConnect with Larisa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsite: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/If this resonated, share it with someone who’s been “too busy” to deal with what actually matters.Because sometimes… that’s exactly the sign.
• S1 E22 ADHD in Women: Why You Feel Capable but Still Struggle with Tara Kanerva 12.05.2026 27min

  In this conversation, Larisa sits down with Tara Kanerva, a coach specializing in ADHD in women, to unpack what’s really going on — beyond the labels, the stigma, and the surface-level advice. Because this isn’t about laziness. And it’s not a discipline problem. It’s about how your brain is wired — and how to start working with it instead of against it. In this episode, we cover: Why ADHD in women is often missed or misunderstood  The difference between being capable… and feeling inconsistent  What’s actually happening in the brain (dopamine + executive function)  Why small tasks can feel disproportionately hard  The emotional weight of shame, guilt, and self-blame  How to stop forcing yourself — and start creating strategies that work  A few powerful takeaways: You’re not broken — your brain may just work differently  Struggling with “simple” things doesn’t cancel out your capability  The goal isn’t to push harder… it’s to work smarter with your wiring  Connect with Tara Kanerva: Book a consultation: https://www.tarakanerva.com/book-online  Website: https://www.tarakanerva.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachtarakanerva/  Connect with Larisa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow Website: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/ If this episode resonated, share it with a woman who needs to hear this. Because understanding yourself changes everything.  
• S1 E21 Why Your Week Feels Off (And How to Create a Weekly Rhythm That Works) 05.05.2026 17min

  In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch breaks down what’s really missing when life feels disjointed—and why the answer isn’t doing more.It’s rhythm.Because when your life isn’t supported by a rhythm, everything requires more effort than it should. You’re constantly switching gears, making decisions, and trying to catch up.And over time… that creates friction. In This Episode• Why your week can feel “off” even when nothing is wrong• The hidden cost of living without structure or rhythm• The neuroscience behind decision fatigue and cognitive load• Why high achievers burn out trying to stay in “go mode”• How to create a weekly rhythm that supports your life• The power of clustering, theming, and anchoring your time• Why rhythm creates flow, clarity, and better executionWhat You’ll LearnYou don’t need a better plan.You need something that holds your week together.Because everything in life operates in rhythm—your energy, your focus, your results.And when you start working with that…things finally begin to flow.Join the Weekly Reset MethodCreate structure, clarity, and momentum each week:https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/weekly-resetConnect with LarisaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsitehttps://myabundanceacademy.ca/
• S1 E20 Why You Can’t Focus (And the One Thing That Actually Moves You Forward) 28.04.2026 13min

  In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch breaks down why doing too much is killing your momentum—and how split focus quietly keeps high-achieving women stuck.Because the problem isn’t your ambition.It’s your attention.When your focus is scattered, nothing moves cleanly.This episode introduces a simple but powerful framework to help you cut through the noise and actually follow through:In This EpisodeThe ONE MethodObserve. Narrow. Execute.• Why trying to do too many things slows you down• The hidden impact of cognitive load and open loops• Why more priorities = less progress• How to identify what actually matters right now• The difference between busy and effective• How completion builds momentum and confidence• A simple system to create focus and follow-throughO — ObserveTell the truth about what’s actually going onN — NarrowChoose the one thing that truly mattersE — ExecuteFollow through completelyThe Question to Ask YourselfWhat is one thing—not five, not ten—that if completed this week would actually move your life forward?Not started.Completed.Because momentum isn’t built through intention.It’s built through completion.Join us for the The Weekly Reset Method Masterclass:https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/weekly-resetConnect with LarisaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsitehttps://myabundanceacademy.ca/
• S1 E19 How to Build Confidence Through Consistency (Why You Keep Starting and Stopping) 21.04.2026 14min

  Why do you keep starting strong… and then falling off?Not completely.Just enough to know you didn’t follow through.In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch breaks down why inconsistency is draining your confidence—and what’s actually happening beneath the surface.Because confidence isn’t something you think your way into.It’s something you build through evidence.Through follow-through.Through doing what you said you would do—consistently.If you’ve ever felt the gap between your intentions and your results, this episode will help you understand why… and how to rebuild self-trust, discipline, and confidence in a way that actually sticks.In This Episode:• Why confidence is built through evidence, not mindset alone• How inconsistency erodes self-trust and identity• The neuroscience behind habits and repeated behavior• Why “starting strong then fading” is the real problem• How small, consistent actions rebuild confidence• A powerful question to close the gap between intention and action• A simple structure to create lasting follow-throughPowerful Reflection QuestionIf you take one thing from this episode, let it be this:“If I already had the result I want… what would I be doing or not doing differently from what I’m doing now?” List it out.Then pick one thing and follow through—fully. Because confidence isn’t built through intention.It’s built through evidence.📞 Book a call with Larisa:https://go.myabundanceacademy.ca/meetandgreet-calendars🔗 Connect with Larisa:LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsitehttps://myabundanceacademy.ca/For topic suggestions email bookings@myabundanceacademy.ca
• S1 E18 Brian Proctor on Bob Proctor’s Legacy: Mindset, Self-Image & Creating Results 14.04.2026 1h 1min

  If you’ve ever studied Bob Proctor’s work, this conversation will give you a perspective you likely haven’t heard before.Because Brian didn’t just learn these principles…He grew up in them.As Bob Proctor’s son, Brian shares real insight into mindset, self-image, and what it actually looks like to live this work — not just talk about it.In this episode, we cover:• What it was like growing up with Bob Proctor• Why self-image is the foundation of all results• The simple principles most people overlook• How to apply mindset work in a practical way• The difference between knowing vs. living the workThese ideas are simple.But when applied consistently, they shape everything — your results, your confidence, and how you show up in your life.As you listen:Take one idea.One insight.And apply it.That’s where this work becomes real.Connect with Brian Proctor:🌐 Website, Books, Podcast & Newsletterhttps://www.brianproctor.com/🔗 Connect with Larisa:LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Group – Unleash Your Abundancehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsitehttps://myabundanceacademy.ca/
• S1 E17 The 5-Minute Night Ritual to End Your Day and Calm Your Mind 07.04.2026 13min

  Most sleep struggles don’t start at bedtime.They start with what you carry into bed.In this episode, I share the simple 5-minute ritual that helped me stop overthinking at night and start sleeping deeply and peacefully.No complicated routine.Just one intentional shift that tells your nervous system:The day is complete. You are safe. It’s time for sleep.You’ll learn:• Why worries feel louder at night• How your brain processes the “last thought”• The “Good Things Today” practice• How to close the day instead of carrying it forwardBetter nights create better mornings.Try it tonight.🔗 Connect with LarisaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsite: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/
• S1 E16 Why Your Mind Won’t Shut Off at Night (And What It’s Costing You) 31.03.2026 9min

  If your brain races the moment your head hits the pillow, this episode is for you.Larisa shares a simple habit she’s used since high school: keeping a notepad beside her bed. Not for productivity. Not for perfection. For nervous system regulation.When thoughts are captured on paper, your brain can rest.Inside this episode:• Why overthinking spikes at night• What happens in the hypnagogic state (that half-awake creative window)• How writing signals safety to your nervous system• Why you don’t need to act on everything you write• How this tiny habit improves sleep, clarity, and leadershipThis isn’t about doing more.It’s about giving your mind containment so it can let go.Peace of mind is the prerequisite for insight.Alignment builds success, not force.Try This TonightPut a small notepad beside your bed.No pressure. No agenda.If a thought comes, write it down.Then let your nervous system rest.📅 Curious about Morning Success Calls?Explore here:https://go.myabundanceacademy.ca/meetandgreet-calendars🔗 Connect with LarisaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsite: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/
• S1 E15 This Is What Procrastination Is Actually Costing You (It’s Worse Than You Think) 24.03.2026 8min

  In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch explores the hidden cost of procrastination and why delaying decisions quietly compounds over time.Drawing on behavioral science and real-world examples, she explains why we often move faster away from pain than toward pleasure—and how calculating the real cost of delay can create powerful leverage for change.If nothing changes and you’re having the same conversation a year from now… what does that actually cost you?This episode will help you answer that question—and decide whether the price of waiting is still acceptable.In This Episode• Why procrastination isn’t really about motivation• The psychology of loss aversion• How delay compounds in business, health, and relationships• Why ignoring your intuition builds the habit of postponement• A practical exercise to calculate the real cost of delayBook a Call with LarisaIf you’re ready to stop circling the same decision and move forward with clarity:https://go.myabundanceacademy.ca/meetandgreet-calendarsConnect with LarisaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsite: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/Join the Vision Expansion Experiencehttps://visionexpansionexperience.com
• S1 E14 How to Help Boys Build Confidence, Discipline & Healthy Habits (with Alex Siskos) 17.03.2026 25min

  What if we helped boys build confidence, discipline, and healthy habits before the world tells them who they are?In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa sits down with Alex Siskos, a 17-year-old entrepreneur and founder of Junior Fit Nutrition, a program helping boys and young men (ages 8–21) build strength, healthy routines, confidence, and better mental health.After struggling with depression, poor habits, and low motivation during COVID, Alex transformed his life through nutrition, fitness, sleep, and discipline. Today, he mentors boys and teens to help them develop the habits that support both physical health and emotional resilience.If you're a parent raising boys, this conversation offers practical insight into what young men actually need today—from sleep and nutrition to independence, responsibility, and mentorship.• Why mental health struggles are rising in boys• How nutrition impacts focus, mood, and school performance• Why protein-rich breakfasts matter for kids and teens• The role sleep and phone habits play in mental health• How parents can build discipline and independence in their kids• The difference between decompression time vs procrastination time• Why routines shape confidence and long-term successLearn more about Alex’s coaching for boys and teens:https://www.juniorshealthstop.com/services-2Follow Alex: @JuniorFitNutritionJoin us for the Vision Expansion Experience here:https://visionexpansionexperience.com🔗 Connect with LarisaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsite: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/
• S1 E13 Why Your Life Vision Isn’t Working (Even If You Have One) 10.03.2026 10min

  If your vision feels foggy, stale, or slightly off, it’s probably not because you’re unclear.It’s because something is missing.In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch shares the four essential elements every powerful life vision must include: Be, Do, Have, and Why.Most people build a vision around outcomes or goals alone. But when identity, behavior, meaning, and experience aren’t aligned, the vision doesn’t feel grounded and momentum fades.You’ll learn:• The most overlooked element of a powerful vision• Why identity must come before achievement• The difference between daily discipline and peak experiences• How your environment reinforces your identity and success• Why your “why” must be emotionally compelling to sustain motivation• How aligning Be, Do, Have, and Why creates clarity, confidence, and momentumWhen these four elements come together, your life stops feeling accidental and starts feeling intentional.If you want to design your next chapter with clarity and confidence, join the Vision Expansion Experience kicking off March 22.Join the Vision Expansion ExperienceRegister here:https://visionexpansionexperience.comYou can attend free, or upgrade to VIP for $47 to access over $1,500 in additional value.🔗 Connect with LarisaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsite: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/
• S1 E12 Why High Achievers Burn Out (And How to Fix It Without Slowing Down) 03.03.2026 11min

  In this episode, Larisa breaks down why structure isn’t restrictive — it’s regulating. It creates safety in your nervous system, reduces cognitive overload, and frees up creativity and strategic thinking.You’ll learn:• Why ambition without infrastructure leads to burnout• The neuroscience behind structure and creativity• The Zeigarnik Effect and how unfinished tasks drain your energy• The difference between mood change and behavior change• Why fewer priorities create more results• How predictable planning cycles increase follow-throughIf you’re tired of starting strong and drifting off course, this conversation will help you build a container for your vision.📅 Curious about the Abundance Focus System?Email: larisa@myabundanceacademy.caOr send a DM with AFS to explore the next quarterly planning session.💡 Have a topic idea for the podcast?Send it to: bookings@myabundanceacademy.ca🔗 Connect with LarisaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsite: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/Big vision deserves solid structure.Freedom deserves a framework.
• S1 E11 You’re Not Lazy—Your Nervous System Is Blocking Your Next Level 24.02.2026 9min

  Most high achievers believe success comes from discipline and mindset. But if your nervous system isn’t trained to receive success, you will unconsciously cap it — no matter how capable you are. You’ll learn:  • Why compliments can feel unsafe  • How deflecting praise interrupts the flow of giving and receiving  • The neuroscience behind visibility and pressure  • Why confidence is built by letting truth land  • How safe community expands your capacity for success Success is not just what you pursue. It’s what your body feels safe enough to hold. Try This Next time someone compliments you: Pause. Breathe. Say thank you. No explaining. No deflecting. Receiving cleanly trains your nervous system for expansion. 📅 Curious about Morning Success Calls?  Explore here:  https://go.myabundanceacademy.ca/meetandgreet-calendars 🔗 Connect with Larisa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow Website: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/ 
• S1 E10 Say This to Be Heard: 4 Sentences That Change Every Relationship 17.02.2026 15min

  Most communication problems aren’t about caring. They’re about safety. In this episode, Larisa shares four simple sentences that create structure, calm the nervous system, and reduce defensiveness in conversations that matter. You’ll learn why high achievers often trigger resistance without meaning to, and how predictability and appreciation lower the threat response. The 4 Sentences: • Something I want you to know is… • Something I appreciate about you is… • Something I desire is… • Something I’m concerned about is… Used daily, they create safety, clarity, and real connection. Love needs structure. Structure makes intimacy possible. 📘 Get the book: Stop Procrastinating Your Life Away👉 https://myabundanceacademy.ca/book/ 🔗 Connect with Larisa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow Website: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/