The Abundance Effect

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  S1 E36 The Truth About Limiting Beliefs: What They Really Are and How They Keep You Stuck 18.08.2026 11min

  In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch challenges one of the most overused phrases in personal growth: limiting beliefs.Larisa breaks down where limiting beliefs actually come from, why you weren’t born with them, and how old experiences, meanings, and decisions can become the invisible walls that shape your confidence, money, leadership, business, relationships, and self-image.Inside this episode, Larisa explores:✔ What limiting beliefs really are✔ Why beliefs are learned — and can be unlearned and relearned✔ The sequence of experience → meaning → decision → belief → behaviour✔ Why the belief is not the first domino✔ How old decisions can keep affecting your present-day life✔ The difference between a true limiting belief and fear about something you haven’t experienced yet✔ Why uncertainty, anxiety, and lack of skill are not always limiting beliefs✔ How neuroplasticity shows us the brain can change✔ Why you’re not broken — you may simply be running old informationThis episode is especially powerful if you’ve done a lot of work on yourself, but still feel like you keep bumping into the same invisible walls.It’s time to stop letting old history dictate the rest of your story.✨ Book a complimentary discovery call:https://go.myabundanceacademy.ca/discovery-call-30min✨ Join the free Rewire Your Morning, Reinvent Your Life Masterclass:https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/aamc-morning🔗 Connect with LarisaWebsite:https://myabundanceacademy.ca/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchJoin the Unleash Your Abundance Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow
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  S1 E35 Why I Still Put Pen to Paper in the Age of AI 11.08.2026 17min

  In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch shares why she still puts pen to paper every morning — especially in the age of AI.This is not an anti-technology conversation.AI can be a powerful tool.But the danger is becoming passive, outsourcing your thinking, and forgetting how to hear your own voice before the world starts giving you answers.Inside this episode, Larisa explores:✔ Why handwriting creates a different kind of attention✔ How AI can support your thinking without replacing it✔ What cognitive offloading is — and when it becomes a problem✔ Why pen and paper can help you think more clearly✔ How handwriting slows you down enough to notice your own patterns✔ Why your morning is a powerful training ground for self-leadership✔ A simple 5-minute writing practice to use before asking AI, Google, or anyone else what to doIf you’ve ever opened your laptop to think through something important, then checked email, opened ChatGPT, looked at your calendar, and still never answered the original question… this episode is for you.Before asking the world for its answer, ask yourself:What do I already know?Write for five minutes.Then use the tools.Wisdom first.Technology second.✨ Join the free Rewire Your Morning, Reinvent Your Life Masterclass:https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/aamc-morning🔗 Connect with LarisaWebsite:https://myabundanceacademy.ca/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchJoin the Unleash Your Abundance Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow
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  S1 E34 How to Rebuild Trust in Relationships, Parenting & Business 04.08.2026 33min

  In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa is joined by Rosalie Salamone, founder of Dedita Recruitment Consultant, for a powerful conversation about rebuilding trust, parenting with intention, creating open communication and building relationships that are rooted in honesty and follow-through.Rosalie has spent over two decades helping people navigate their careers and make meaningful connections in their work. Known for her relationship-driven approach, she believes trust is at the core of everything — in business and in life.As a mom of two boys, Rosalie lives that belief every day.Inside this episode, we talk about:✔ What to do when trust is broken✔ Why rebuilding trust takes time✔ How to hold boundaries without controlling your kids✔ Why parents do not need to have everything figured out✔ The difference between being friendly and being the parent✔ How transparency builds trust in business✔ Why relationships matter in recruiting, leadership, parenting, and lifeThis conversation is especially powerful if you are a parent, leader, business owner, recruiter, or anyone navigating relationships where honesty, responsibility, and trust matter.Because trust is easy to talk about.But when it breaks, the real work begins.🔗 Connect with Rosalie Salamone on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosaliesalamone/🔗 Connect with LarisaWebsite:https://myabundanceacademy.ca/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchJoin the Unleash Your Abundance Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow
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  S1 E33 How to Manage Screen Time Without Meltdowns: Dopamine, Attention & Smoother Transitions 28.07.2026 15min

  If screen time turns into meltdowns, bargaining, “one more video,” or a full emotional crash when it’s time to turn the device off… this episode is for you.And this isn’t just for kids.Adults get pulled into phones, email, social media, streaming, shopping, and “just checking one thing” too.In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa breaks down what screens do to attention, dopamine, motivation, reward systems, and transitions — and how to make screen time smoother without turning devices into the enemy.You’ll learn:✔ Why not all screen time is the same✔ How dopamine affects motivation, reward, and attention✔ Why video games, YouTube, and social media can be so hard to stop✔ Why reading, boredom, and quiet activities feel so different✔ What the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends families consider✔ Why “boredom is not an emergency”✔ How to prevent screen-time meltdowns before they happen✔ A simple 5-step transition system for kids and adultsThe big idea:The transition does not begin when the screen shuts off.It begins when the screen turns on.If you want less chaos, smoother endings, and more peaceful transitions, this episode will help you use devices with more intention — without throwing every screen into a lake.🎵 Listen to Lukian’s song, Love Multiplies Freely:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FFm_I9kaS0✨ Join the 5-Minute Miracles MasterclassLearn simple, practical resets to interrupt overwhelm, shift your energy, and regain control in the middle of your real day.🔗 Connect with LarisaWebsite:https://myabundanceacademy.ca/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchJoin the Unleash Your Abundance Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow
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  S1 E32 Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: How to Replenish Your Spirit 21.07.2026 13min

  When life gets busy, is the first person you stop taking care of… you?In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch explores why self-care is not selfish — it’s responsible, practical, and essential for high-achieving women who are constantly giving, leading, serving, and holding everything together.Inspired by a simple practice from The Empowered Wife by Laura Doyle, Larisa shares what it means to replenish your spirit and why small moments of joy, beauty, rest, and delight can help reduce stress, calm your nervous system, improve emotional regulation, and bring you back to yourself.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:✔ Why self-care is not a luxury✔ How chronic stress affects your energy, emotions, and reactions✔ Why joy supports resilience, creativity, and better decision-making✔ How small daily self-care rituals can reset your nervous system✔ Why high-achieving women often put themselves last✔ A simple 3-part challenge to help you feel more grounded, alive, and connectedThis episode is for the woman who has been taking care of everyone else for too long and needs the reminder:You matter too.✨ Join the 5-Minute Miracles MasterclassLearn simple mindset tools and nervous system resets that can shift your energy, focus, and direction in five minutes or less.https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/ml-5-min-miracles-🔗 Connect with LarisaWebsite:https://myabundanceacademy.ca/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchJoin the Unleash Your Abundance Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow
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  S1 E31 5 Myths About Change That Keep You Stuck 14.07.2026 21min

  If you’re a high-achieving woman who has read the books, gone to therapy, journaled, meditated, hired coaches, set goals… and still finds herself repeating the same patterns, this episode is for you.In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa breaks down 5 common myths about change, willpower, discipline, awareness, and lasting transformation — and why these beliefs may be keeping you stuck.Because real change does not come from working harder on yourself.It comes from working on the right thing.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:✔ Why change does not always have to take a long time✔ Why awareness is not the same as transformation✔ Why willpower and discipline are not enough✔ How your environment influences your habits, emotions, and choices✔ Why action alone does not create lasting change✔ Why you are not broken — you are patterned✔ How unconscious programming affects health, relationships, business, confidence, and follow-throughIf you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do, so why am I still not doing it?” this conversation will help you see change differently.You are not lazy.You are not broken.You may simply be solving the wrong problem.✨ Join The Ultimate Breakthrough MasterclassIf you’re ready to identify the real roadblock underneath your repeating patterns, join Larisa for The Ultimate Breakthrough Masterclass.https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/ultimate-breakthrough🎧 Listen to Episode 29: The Root Cause — Why You Keep Recreating the Same Problems⁠https://pod.link/1860019944/episode/MDBmYzljYTAtODgzZS00YjIyLWE1N2QtZTM4ZWU3Y2M2OTQ2?view=apps&sort=popularity⁠🔗 Connect with LarisaWebsite:https://myabundanceacademy.ca/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchJoin the Unleash Your Abundance Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenow
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  S1 E30 Realistic Resilience: How to Stay Calm During Uncertainty with Erin Mark 07.07.2026 34min

  🎙️ Realistic Resilience: How to Stay Calm During Uncertainty with Erin MarkHow do you stay calm, focused, and resilient when life feels uncertain?In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch sits down with Erin Mark — national keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and resilience expert — for a powerful conversation about uncertainty, adaptability, calm, purpose, and what it really means to move forward when life doesn’t go according to plan.Erin’s perspective is deeply personal.Born with cystic fibrosis and told she wouldn’t live past 18, Erin entered end-stage disease in 2019 before a breakthrough medication saved her life. Today, she calls these her “bonus years.”In this conversation, Erin shares how her lived experience shaped her work helping people and organizations navigate change, stay engaged, and keep moving forward through uncertainty.Inside this episode:✔ What “realistic resilience” actually means✔ How to stay calm when life feels overwhelming✔ The question Erin uses to regain control✔ Why adaptability matters more than perfect plans✔ How to move forward before you feel ready✔ Why stories help us connect, heal, and lead✔ The power of remembering: “You woke up today”One of Erin’s most powerful reminders:You don’t need a crisis to change everything.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or unsure of your next step, this episode will help you pause, reset, and move forward with more calm and clarity.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🔗 Connect with Erin MarkWebsite:www.erinmark.comLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmark/Story Scope Worksheet━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━☀️ Summer Reset SeriesJoin Larisa for the Summer Reset Series and stay connected to yourself, your goals, and your momentum this season.5-Minute Miracles Masterclass:https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/5-Minute-Miracles1-Hour Weekly Reset Masterclass:https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/weekly-resetUltimate Breakthrough Masterclass:https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/ultimate-breakthroughRewire Your Morning. Reinvent Your Life Masterclass:https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/aamc-morning━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🔗 Connect with LarisaWebsite:https://myabundanceacademy.ca/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MyAbundanceAcademy━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who is navigating change, uncertainty, or a season where they’re ready to move forward with more calm, purpose, and resilience.
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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
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  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.
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  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.
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  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
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  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/
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.  
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  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/
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  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/
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  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
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  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/
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  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/