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Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead
Are Women Becoming Men
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dare (dâr) v. be courageous enough to try; challenge to do something requiring boldness; to venture to do or undertake; not be afraid; taking risks
n. an act of daring; challenge [Latin: be bold; Greek: to give; a gift; to offer]
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Founder and Editor-In-Chief Tania Usher Executive Editor Dana Strong Research Editor Jordan Taylor Online Content Editor Saskia Blum Cerneaz Social Media Editor Jess Taylor Creative Director Tristan Baliuag Financial Director Steve Vooles Director of Partnering Ashley Baker Sponsorship@DareOutLoud.com Feature Writer Dana Strong Word Master www.StrongIdeas.com.au Contributing Writers Jennifer Abernethy America's Premier Marketing Stylist www.TheSalesLounge.com Sam Beau Patrick Australia's Health Queen www.HealthQueen.com.au Jeremy Britton Author of “Who’s Taking Your Money?� www.24HourWealthCoach.com Published by
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on the year as it draws to a close. During the whirlwind of dance performances, Christmas Carols, lively parties and shopping mall visits,
Armed with a journal and coloured pens, each December I spend a day or two alone mapping out my big dreams for the upcoming year. This month’s edition of dare is full of features from people whose dreams have changed the world. We introduce you to Joe Cross, producer of Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead, whose Nancy Drew, Deborah Kagan and Narelle Chenery, three Women Igniting Change, share the importance of believing in yourself and thinking BIG. Our dare remarkable Steve Jobs from radically innovating the way we communicate. Cover girl Jennifer Abernethy reveals the truth behind social networking, while Australia’s ‘Health Queen’, Sam Beau Patrick, opens up the controversial debate about the dangerous rise in female testosterone levels. Over the festive season, remember to take time out to reconnect with your heart and map out your big plans for 2012 and beyond. We’d love to hear what exciting adventures and possibilities you’re brewing up. Click here to join the conversation...we dare you! 6
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OFTEN TOUTED as the “Queen of Connection”, Tania Usher is internationally renowned for her daring philosophies for uncovering an authentic success mindset. The tenacious Tania believes the only thing stopping people from reaching the success they crave, is their own self-doubt. “Entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful self-development journeys on which anyone can embark. When dare was born you couple a success mindset from Tania’s with powerful masterminding, insightful mentoring and taking vision to unite action…amazing things happen, heart-centred even when at times the hurdles entrepreneurs seem impossible to leap.”
around the world with bold and enterprising entrepreneurs making a difference…while having lots of fun. “Boring is out”, is Tania’s motto.
Tania understands this first hand. After years of living and working abroad, winning numerous international awards and building a successful executive career, Tania tamed her wandering soul and returned to Australia in 1999 to start a family. Within 5 years of leaving the jet-setting corporate world, Tania buried her baby boy, gave birth to two healthy daughters, became the sole provider for her family, experienced escalating credit card debt and was served home repossession papers.
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to take a huge leap towards entrepreneurship. Her creative communication ideas have led to over $5 million in media coverage for both herself and her clients. Featured regularly in the media, including recent appearances on the Today Show, Tania believes that nurturing relationships and making soulful connections is the key to success in all areas of life. Thousands of people follow Tania online, and her events have touched the lives of over 100,000 people from a variety of industries and nations.
Tania’s authentic, heart-centred approach to communication and connection will continue to empower entrepreneurs around the world to take big leaps that will lead to the positive transformation in the lives of millions of people worldwide.
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What Would You Ask? If you found yourself in a room with 30 leaders, what questions would you ask? Throughout the Women Igniting asks the deep, personal questions‌ provoking questions that make this interview series and accompanying book rich and diverse. Join the movement and pre-order your copy of the Women Igniting Change book today.
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dare encourages all entreprenerus to find their authentic voice and to speak without censorship. Each of us has something valuable to share, yet we all have different ways of expressing our stories, personal journeys, challenges and triumphs. Some tales are raw and juicy while others are coordinated and conservative…some are controversial. It’s this diversity which makes life rich.
STIRRING UP NOSTALGIC MEMORIES. OMG Tania, you are one of the most inspiring people I've ever met. I feel so very blessed. dare is I hear you say ‘cutting edge’?! The dare legacy on Nancy Wake the First Fleet, was collected from the boat, and off she and my on a farm, and my grandfather died when my mother was 3 years old, leaving my grandmother with 5 children under school age. the young family, taught the girls to sew for the ‘less privileged families around town’, headed up the suffragette movement and was weakening the vote for the other candidate in her party (she had you’ve elicited joy and pride in me, too!” -Jenni Snook, Jenni Snook International , www.JenniSnookInternational.com
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dare to speak BLESSED TO CALL KAY A FRIEND. dare published. Congratulations it looks great, and I love the name! I was delighted to see the story of survival ‘Hostage to Humanitarian’, featuring Kay Danes. I’m blessed to call Kay a friend. I met Kay at one of my book signings in Capalaba, knew nothing about her past or her courageous story. Our energy connected instantly, and we became great friends. Kay radiates an aura that makes you feel as though you’ve known her all your life. On the odd occasion, when I feel like I'm treading water trying to get my message heard, Kay has been a delightful inspiration and support. I’m so thrilled to see her story being featured in the launch edition of dare - Kristine S Matheson Author of Cancer to Wellness, www.CancerToWellness.com
PLAYING TRUTH OR DARE. When you were a child, did you ever play ‘truth or dare’? I did. In fact, I still play it today; although, the rules have changed. Now, it’s a solo game where I look within and ask with love, 'what is my truth?’. Then, I dare myself to share it with open arms. It hasn’t always been pretty. My life is a rich tapestry of chaos and perfection. But through all the heartache and tears, tantrums and gifts poorly wrapped, I’ve also laughed so hard my cheeks hurt, run the race of my life, wept tears of joy, loved with my whole heart and given everything I’ve got. It’s been a spectacular journey during which I've discovered unwavering courage, passion and persistence. These days, I also dare others to be brilliant now instead of hoping to be so tomorrow." -Julie-Anne Black – Mind Mastery and Body Language Maverick – Melbourne, www.BeBrilliantNow.com
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Jennifer Abernethy here, America’s Premier Marketing Stylist for Business Professionals and SHE-EO of the Sales Lounge.
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because of my expertise I must be a complete techie, but let me tell you, nothing could be farther from the truth! What I am is a socialpreneur. Let me explain… Today, we all have the opportunity to pretty much connect with anyone in the world online, and that has been the key to my Social Marketing Stylist because I promote the concept that everyone should use social business platforms and strategies in their own unique way... not in a cookie cutter way with automated this and automated that. Bring
It's quite easy, if you are willing to take a risk, to try something new and take action in ways you never have before.”
brand, and I did it by being socially active and aware! When I meet someone online, I consider how I can connect with that person, and I take action. I think, “Hmmm, I want to get to know this person”, or “Wow, I wonder if this person and I could do ‘x‘”, or “I wonder if this person knows anything about ’y’” – then I start the conversation. What is so exciting in this age of technology is that there are so many new ways and it’s quite easy, if you are willing to take a risk, to try something new and take action in ways you never have before. As your stylist in this issue, I say to you: “if you want to be successful over the next few years, you have to be willing to shift your business a bit to align with what is happening in the world.” DECEMBER 2011
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landscape, and in early 2013 we Innovation landscape. Yes...change is coming!
that you think might help propel you to another level. Call people you have met on social networks; start by asking how you can help them. Don’t over We are automate shifting from your social media experience. Get on a Social
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landscape, your success will depend on thinking of Facebook and other social media sites as networking events and being very strategic with your presence. To take full advantage of social opportunity, or what I TM ’, you must be willing to: Get on the phone daily and talk to strangers. I call it my 5 x 5 rule. I’ve been doing this for over 20 years. Call 5 people a day, 5 days per week. If you do more than that, great, the key is to pick up the phone and start talking to people
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in; answer questions; be social. There was a person I had been trying to reach on Twitter for a major media opportunity, with no success.
looked at his Twitter account; he had his assistant set it up and automate it so he never needed to be online. Well, he missed a big opportunity. Imagine if everyone the purpose, really.
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thinks “Absolutely, I’m reaching out to this media partner...why not?” My Facebook connection to a Good Morning America host led me to do TV spots on ABC News. Talk to people in industries that traditionally have never aligned with yours. Tradition is gone. We are going to start seeing partnerships between what have traditionally been
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started redoing rooms in peoples’ homes. That led to him developing his own wallpaper line, and now he’s developing a paint line. He’s also become the spokesperson for his favorite countertop supplier, featuring in videos on YouTube. He has added public speaking to his business model, which is yet another revenue stream, and on it goes. By aligning with different people and ‘opportunities’ to grow his business, his brand emerged. If he had only be living on the streets. Instead, today he is highly successful. Who can YOU align with? Think of the Socialtunities that are in front of you now with a network of millions at your They are there, waiting to get to know you. Keep connecting and building your digital footprint and powerful network. Raising my glass to your success!
are disappearing. Here’s another example: Jeff Lewis in Los Angeles was what is known
show called “Flipping Out.” Then, the real estate market crashed, so he leveraged his social connections and
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Biting Into The FORBIDDEN FRUIT STEVE JOBS February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011 “Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your inner voice”, counselled Steve Jobs as he dared to follow his own advice and listen to his intuition. He did what others thought could not be done; he innovated beyond expectation; he disregarded naysayers and succeeded in revolutionising technology and mobile computing. Steve dared to bite into the forbidden fruit, and his vision blossomed into iMacs, iPods, iPads, iPhones and other technological advances that changed our world. Steve Jobs’ life, his achievements and his eccentricities have been explored in a host of articles, obituaries, books and the newly released authorised biography by Walter Isaacson. We know he was a focused, determined, often ruthless perfectionist who captivated crowds with his innovative concepts. He never doubted himself and was always learning from his many, and often very public, mistakes. His strong will and his faith in the “power of the will to bend reality” brought him exceptional success, and we can all learn a few lessons from this self-titled ‘enlightened luminary”. DECEMBER 2011
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HIS STORY and pioneered the use of the mouse. Francisco to two unmarried university students who gave him up for adoption. Although he was adopted by a loving couple whom he considered to be “my parents, 1,000%”, and he grew adopted sister, he was said to have suffered abandonment issues all his life. The strong will that characterised his business life was apparent from the beginning of his career; he company Atari when he walked into their lobby and refused to leave until he was hired. His merciless business focus was also evident early on when design the circuits for the popular arcade game ‘Breakout’ and then stiffed him on his commission.
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Graphic Group, which he renamed ‘Pixar’ and which went on to create
the most successful animation studio in the world. Ironically, Apple
returned to work for the company he had started. Apple, which was then in a shambles, back to the forefront of the digital revolution with the iMac and the iBook, then the iPod, the iPhone Apple, it has become the most valuable brand in consumer electronics and has company on earth. At the height of the company’s
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Love what you do. Steve told the Stanford graduating class of 1985 that “the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do”.
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Approach everything with an open mind. Steve advocated a Buddhist principle called the ‘Beginner’s mind’; he tried to approach everything with an open mind and embrace every experience is if it was the first time. “Much of what I’d stumbled into by following my curiosity and intuition turned out to be priceless later on”, he said.
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Keep going. “If you do something and it turns out pretty good, you should go out and do something else wonderful. Don’t dwell on it for too long, just figure out what’s next”. Live your own life and think your own thoughts. “Your time is limited”, cautioned Steve, “so DECEMBER 2011
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don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice”.
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embarrassment or failure – these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. “Remembering you are going to die”, he said, “is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose”.
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HIS LEGACY only 21 years old when he stated his determination to “make a dent in the universe”. He succeeded by revolutionising technology; in fact, it’s likely you’re reading this article on a computer, a tablet or a smartphone inspired by his vision. emotional intelligence or his brutality 20
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nature, for throwing ferocious tantrums that reduced his staff to tears, even for parking his unlicensed Mercedes in disabled parking spots; those traits were an integral part of left a legacy of lessons that can help us all as we strive for success in whatever we do.
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Clink! Clink! Was the sound of champagne glasses chiming together in celebration of the launch edition of dare perfect excuse for cracking open my favourite bottle of Verve Clicquot. Here’s what people from around the world are saying about dare. “Truly magnificent, and the vibe is stunning. I love the integrity and the way you have bared all for us to share. This is going to be such a wonderful gift to us all.” Luanne Simmons, Goddess Playshops, www.GoddessPlayshops.com
“dare I say, Tania Usher International has done it again. dare, is brilliant - clean and classy and clever - woo hoo!!” Tierri Abraham
“You are amazing! You just go from strength to strength!” Roger Davy, Vavachi Entertainment International www.Vavachi.com
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“Congratulations! dare looks beautiful but more importantly is totally inspiring - as it’s meant to be!” Claire McFee, Organize Your Life, www.OrganizeYourLife.com.au
“I LOVE dare. It gives those of us with a story to tell an opportunity to share it in an engaging publication. It's filled with amazing stories that will empower you...Nancy Wake rocks!” Kay Danes, International Bestselling Author, www.KayDanes.com
“Absofrikkinlutely fantastic - you are brilliant! I love the articles and format. Plus, the video in the features is genius!” Jeremy Britton, 24Hour Wealth Coach, www.24HourWealthCoach.com
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As excitement mounted for the Australian launch of Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead on November 28, I chatted with Jo Cross about his film which inspired a health movement of more than 150,000 people across the United States. Part self-help manifesto and part road trip, the film follows Joe Cross on a 60 day journey across America during which he consumes only fruits and vegetables in liquid form to help him overcome the crippling effects of a rare auto-immune disease that was exacerbated by his excess weight.
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that saw me forcing down prescription medication, which not only left me weak but shortened my life span.” to stop outsourcing my health problems to doctors and the pharmaceutical industry and to take personal responsibility for my actions. I committed to eating only 24
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Ifastwas living the life, eating and drinking to excess. I was professionally successful but physically bankrupt.
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from an earth where there has been famine and feast. We have forgotten to create our own famines. the lack of nutrients in many of the foods we eat today. millions of people have witnessed Joe’s story of commitment, courage Nearly Dead reached number three on iTunes documentary rentals for food that grew on trees or was dug out of the ground.” “By sharing my story through the
attracting over 500 written reviews. memoir”. Time Out New York said it
wanted to inspire people to kick start a change in their own lifestyles. My story is about wellness, not about losing weight.” unconventional story about hope, wellness, friendship and our ability to change. In a uniquely Australian style, Joe talks to more than 500 people about their own health struggles, while health experts bring into sharp focus 26
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portrait. of consuming the daily recommended amount of vegetables and fruits too much to stomach. I would never eat three apples in one go, but I could quite easily drink it. Juicing is all about opening up your body to a banquet of nutrients, and it’s a
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crave fruits and vegetables.” can improve a person’s health in a number of ways. It can substantially lower the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, some forms of cancers, type two diabetes mellitus, cataracts and macular degeneration of the eye.
The success of Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead galvanised tens of thousands of people to join the fruit and vegetable movement and spurred Joe to start Reboot Your Life, an online global community. “We know change is easier when you have the support of your peers. Reboot Your Life gives people
Cancer Institute/Brigham & Women’s juicing is that it removes the insoluble
fruit and vegetable programs, with the ability to share their stories and experiences while gaining advice from nutritionists,” Joe added.
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daringsecrets them work wonders in alleviating health conditions in hundreds of my patients.”
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is something you can start today and incorporate into your every day routine.” The Reboot Your Life program recommends consuming only fruit and vegetable juice for short periods of time. If you want to juice for extended periods, make sure you consult your health practitioner, as juicing exclusively is not suitable for all people. During our interview, Joe revealed that “the human body isn’t designed to eat as much food for as long as we do. I believe we are designed to have a break. We come from an earth where there has been famine and feast. We have forgotten to create our own famines. All the big religions have fasting in them; it’s for a reason. If you can create a nutritional famine by, for example, drinking juice, then your body will respond and you’ll experience incredible results.” It’s time to get juicy.
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A bucket load of goodness in one glass – On a juice feast, there are typically between 6-7 serves of fruits or vegetables in each glass, depending on the fluid content of the individual ingredients. For example, an orange contains a lot more juice per serve than spinach. By drinking the recommended 4-6 juices per day, you’re getting 2442 serves of fresh fruits and vegetables each day. That’s a bucket load of goodness. Not all juices are created equal – While any juice is beneficial, green vegetable juices contain especially important and unique phytonutrients. However, it’s also important that you try to get a rainbow of colourful vegetables and fruits throughout your day for the full spectrum of health promoting micronutrients. Fresh is best – If you buy fruits and vegetables that are out of season, it means they have been in cold storage or imported from overseas or another state. The shorter the time
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it takes for a fruit or vegetable to get from the ground to your glass, the more nutrients for your body. Try to make it to your local farmers market. Seasonal produce is typically cheaper – and that’s when they’re plentiful, ripe, most nutritious and ready to eat. Suck it up – Juicing is an easy way to flood your body with the goodness of a bucket load of fruits and vegetables. Juices are much more easily absorbed and digested by our bodies than whole foods. Good sugar – While commercially packaged fruit juices can be high in sugar and are often avoided by people with diabetes or blood sugar issues, natural sugar from fresh fruit and its juice is a very different quality of sugar than the processed sugar in juices or what you put in your coffee. Freshly squeezed fruit juices also contain a broad range of other nutrients including vitamin C, folate, potassium, antioxidants and soluble fibre which helps slow the absorption rate of sugar.
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t 16 when most of my friends were interested in guys, shopping and university options, I had only one burning desire‌to travel overseas. With steely conviction I left school, embarked on several job changes until, at the age of 19, I boarded the 24 hour flight from Perth to London. Returning home at 21, following a 6 month stint backpacking throughout the continent, I knew my future lay in Europe. So just prior to my 22nd birthday I met a Dutchman who invited me to visit him in Amsterdam; I jumped at the chance. With less than $13 in the bank, I sold everything I owned and purchased a one-way ticket to Amsterdam for what I anticipated would be a 3 month trip. I returned to live in Australia 10 years later.
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I have lived as widely as my imagination would take me...then reached a little further.
From a very young age I’ve loved It seems I was born with a desire to seek out adventure. And the fun part has always been taking people leaving Perth for London, I convinced my closest girlfriend at the time,
Our trip fueled her passion for travel. During my 20’s I carved out a career organising events around the world which included taking groups on in Prague, dining in German castles, wine tasting in France, canyoning in Alps, dancing in New Orleans, walking the Great Wall of China...the list is long! And when there wasn’t someone to play with, I’d go alone. I’ve trekked in Thailand,
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in the Maldives, island hopped in Greece, canoed in the Philippines,
ventured to central Turkey, snowboarded off piste in Japan and lived as widely as my imagination would take me...then reached a little further. My thirst for adventure and exploring a world of possibilities didn’t stop when I became a mother. my daughters since they were 2 and and spend as much time outside as possible. Children remind you that living with adventure and excitement is within reach of us all. A walk in the park, swim in the creek or
wander through the forest are soulful experiences to share. My girls are well versed with my motto “If you’re bored...you’re boring.” WHY AM I SHARING THIS WITH YOU? dare I’ll be undertaking the dare challenge and inviting you along for the journey. As you stretch beyond your comfort zone the world opens up from a whole new perspective. When you dare to live a little off centre, look at life from a new perspective or take pictures from another angle, you begin to view DECEMBER 2011
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Children remind you that living with adventure and excitement is within reach of us all. A walk in the park, swim in the creek or wander through the forest are soulful experiences to. the world afresh. Things you didn’t think possible become hobbies. passions. Desires long forgotten, become rekindled. No matter where you are in your life there’s plenty more to explore, month’s dare challenge will remind you to reach higher and wider...while having fun doing it. As I wrote last month, my plan was to combine the November launch issue of dare with a skydive. However due to high winds on the Gold Coast at this time of year, I’ve not been able to jump. Wind permitting, we’ll have the jump video ready for the January issue.
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INTRODUCING THE FIRST DARE CHALLENGE Get Raw, Juicy and Naked With Tania 1 to 31 January
Coach, Karen Knowler earlier this year for the Women Igniting Change project, I’ve been fascinated by the growing global interest in raw food. After dabbling in Karen’s ‘Go Raw For A Day’ challenge I loved the concept of eating living food. Dead’ feature in this edition of dare, dare challenge would be to go raw. Not for a day, not for a week...for an entire month. I’ll be consuming nothing but raw food. While I know my body will love me for it, I’m certain there will be challenges to face such as two weeks vacation, several birthday celebrations and a number of social engagements. Plus a host of hurdles to leap that I haven’t even considered...after all that’s why it’s called a challenge.
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No matter where you are in your life, there's plenty more to explore, experience and enjoy. And the exciting part is...I’m taking you on the journey with me. insights, progress, challenges and revealing the good, bad and the ugly. On my blog www. GetNakedWithTania.com I’ll be sharing my menus, snapshots and video snippets. Plus introducing you to the creators of delicious raw recipes and sharing advice and tips from raw experts around the world. I’ll get naked and expose the mindset shifts needed to keep true to the dare may be making right now in various areas of your life. Or shifts you may need to start making. HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE I invite you to come with me as we soak up the juiciness of nurturing our mind, body and soul from the inside out. Visit www.GetNakedWithTania.com and share your comments, thoughts, raw food tips, challenges, ideas and support...I’ll be needing it. If you too decided to Get Raw, Juicy And Naked with me, send an email to editor@DareOutLoud.com so we can give you access to all the insider tips. Let’s dare to live boldly...together. DECEMBER 2011
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recover your mojo and get juicy MANY ENTREPRENEURS WOULD BE CONTENT TO PLAY IT SAFE with one successful business - Deborah is not one of them. After 12 years of helping people improve the quality of their lives through external changes in their environment and ‘Healing the Planet – One Space at a Time™, Deborah acted on her belief that security comes from NOT playing it safe; she decided to change direction to help people improve their lives by turning inward. She remains committed to a bold vision of shaking things up. TANIA: In our society, the topics of sex and sensuality are often hidden or taboo. Do you think this has resulted in many women becoming disconnected with the sensual side of themselves? DEBORAH: Absolutely. We have clues from when we are children of what we are excited about or what fascinates us. From a very young age, I was interested in sex. I didn’t know what that was in adult language, but I knew that there was an energy around it, and there was something about that whole subject matter that fascinated me. I was also very interested in my room, how it felt, where I put my toys and what colours were in it.
Our space is so important. However, we’re the person embodying that space. No matter how much feng shui you do to your outer world, there are pieces inside you – your inner feng shui – that need to open up and shift in order to be as powerful and radiant as you can be. As women, I believe we have a responsibility to connect with our sensuality, because without it we’re cut off from – dare I say 90% – of who we truly are. TANIA: Perhaps this is because many women feel they don’t have permission to speak freely about the sensual side of themselves. How are you igniting this discussion DECEMBER 2011
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amongst women who lead very busy sensuality has become a low priority? DEBORAH: I talk a lot about the masculinisation of women. It’s been
around the world as women are moving into power. Of course, women have been running households for centuries; now, they’re running global organisations and countries. we lack role models for doing so in ways that keep us connected with our sensuality. My mission is to help women “live below their neck”. This centres around the distinction between masculine and feminine qualities. They’re not gender. Male and female are gender. Masculine and feminine are qualities that everybody – male or female – has in their own makeup, in their expression, in their energy. Masculine energy is very single focused. It’s pointed; it’s directed; it’s incredibly forceful and knows how to stay focused on its mission. Feminine energy is also incredibly powerful, and its energy is in constant motion. I call it ‘octopus brain’. I can be looking over at something on the left knowing that there’s another 42
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thing on the right. I can feel it. I’m connected to it. I don’t have to be looking at it. And I can incorporate it to the thing that’s straight ahead of me and still understand what’s right behind, and make it all happen. TANIA: I know women around the world are reading this and nodding, “Yeah, that’s me; I do that.” DEBORAH: Yes, it’s the feminine energy, which we all have. The
combination of masculine and feminine energy is vital to being a Pointed masculine energy lives above your neck in your head. It’s all of your thoughts, ideas, processes and
we’ve been conditioned to live above the neck. We have become disassociated from the wisdom in our bodies that is truly our greatest gift as women.
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Our bodies have an intelligence that is far beyond anything our brain can give us. Certainly, our bodies are connected to our brains and we become our most powerful selves when our feminine and masculine wisdom are connected. TANIA: Do you believe the fear of associating sensual with sexual means from our bodies gets crushed at a young age because of the concern that sensually who we are?
there are green plants swaying outside; maybe you’re in a city and past. Consider the wind that is making that happen; that is sexual energy. It’s the same thing as life force. It is Mother Nature. I have hummingbirds outside my window which have a daily connection with a particular tree. They are combining their life force and their sexual energy with this tree. This sexual energy is outside my window;
Because of adult fears or misconceptions, society, culture or religion, sensual-related issues are often kept in the closet. DEBORAH: Absolutely. When you see children, they’re so free and connected with all they eat and how things feel. Yet, because of adult fears or misconceptions, society, culture or
mixed messages from a young age. TANIA: In your work, you talk about the important distinction between sex and sexual energy. DEBORAH:
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ignite your business and sales success NANCY WENT FROM BEING STRANDED, HOMELESS AND PENNILESS with a 4-day old baby, sleeping in a shopping mall to becoming a VP of a Fortune 100 company. With fearless determination to protect her baby Nancy took on ANY job and began honing skills that led her to break sales record after sales record. Launching Drew & Associates in 2004, Nancy is known as the ‘go-to-authority’ for empowering female entrepreneurs and business owners with proven sales techniques that SURGXFH VWDJJHULQJ VXFFHVV OLNH UHYHQXH LQFUHDVHV RI XS WR
TANIA: What’s the secret? NANCY: results from our client, I couldn’t believe it myself. We reworked the numbers thinking there was a mistake. There wasn’t. We do increases for businesses. However, what’s interesting is that product or service, yet when you look at what clients say they get from you, it’s a totally different thing. What we think we do for companies is increase sales. Yet our clients say out. I was totally overwhelmed, now I
know I can do it.” TANIA: sales is impressive, you’re suggesting that people look beyond that and want something much deeper or heartfelt. What you’re delivering is something far more powerful than increased numbers. NANCY: That’s it. The most important thing for me was to get over myself and get the hell out of the way. Listen to what your customer wants. Listen to what your child says are the memorable moments. It’s not what I think are the memorable moments; it’s what she remembers. It’s what the customers are saying to me that truly matters. DECEMBER 2011
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My biggest success is being able to give people what they want and to stop giving them what I think they want. TANIA: How do you ascertain that? It can be confronting to shift from and to recognise that to serve your clients well, you need to deliver something else. NANCY: The best way is simple....simple. It’s Business 101 for Dummies. TANIA: We love simple. NANCY: good because it will stick. As partners, we go through and ‘tear apart’ every element of life and business. If you’re stressed in one area, then I guarantee other areas won’t be working as well as they should. It’s cyclical. The key is that I’m not emotionally attached, and while our aim is to support our clients with their success, I’m at a distance enough that I see elements they don’t. 46
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you don’t hear what your child is saying to you. You don’t see what your business is missing because you’re so overwhelmed. TANIA: Have you had situations where the clients were attached to some of the things that they needed to let go of? NANCY: When people come to me they’re not really coming because things are good and they want to be proactive. They’re coming to me because things are bad. I’ve had men and women break down into tears. My heart goes out because it’s tough being able to get out of your own way and let go. TANIA: Those people that are turning to you in their despair are vulnerable. Many of them are successful business owners that may have a public reputation they wish to uphold. It’s critical to tread with care. They’re obviously very trusting of that connection they have with you to be able to reveal that side of themselves. NANCY: It’s an absolute privilege to
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be able to step into someone’s chaos. I have seen a lot of chaos myself, and I wish there had been someone there with their hand to grab mine. There were times I felt like I couldn’t take another step forward, and I didn’t have anyone. The reason I do what I do is that I never want anybody to feel like I felt. And if they do, I want to get help them. We give people easy steps for immediate results which start to build
ashamed that this was the mother that I turned out to be. The only thing that mattered to me was my daughter. TANIA: It’s the mother bear instinct, protecting your cub. You do what you have to do to protect your baby and that becomes the most powerful driving force. NANCY: Now I share my story and channel those experiences to help support my clients. I see that
I was so ashamed that I ended up going from being a successful business woman to being homeless with a 4-day old baby. When you’re low, you’ve got to step up gradually. So we start to build self-esteem by getting some wins in very quickly. Then we’ve got momentum, and things really start to happen. TANIA: when you couldn’t take another step forward? NANCY: I kept my story hidden for years. I was so ashamed that I ended up going from being a successful business woman to being homeless
desperation and despair which we harness and convert into tangible results. I’ve slept in a shopping mall with a newborn baby, so believe me, no matter where you are you can start from the ground up.
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improve your health and wellbeing, organically WHILE COMPLETING HER UNIVERSITY DEGREE, NARELLE STARTED selling a new, natural skin care range. One day, a cosmetic ingredient dictionary “jumped” out at her while she was browsing through a health food store, and soon she discovered the ‘natural’ skin care she was promoting was full of dangerous ingredients! So, Narelle started to learn how to make her own, truly natural skin care products and soon her first business, ‘Intelligence Cosmetics’ was born. Eventually, she was challenged to create ‘certified organic’ products, and 18 months later she launched the world’s first certified organic skin care range, ‘Miessence’. Narelle is a passionate educator about the toxins in our environment, and she is leading a revolution in the health and beauty industries. TANIA: A health scare lead you on a journey from kitchen table tinkering to
natural remedies you were looking for? NARELLE: I didn’t pay any special attention to a bad pap smear at 21 came as a huge shock. Being scared was the catalyst for taking responsibility for my wellbeing.
answers. Instead I visited naturopaths and said, “I’ve got this issue. I want to change my life. Can you help me?” They gave me eating plans plus supplements to boost my immunity and detox. TANIA: when you realised that what you put into your body is critical. NARELLE: Absolutely. That was the dietary stuff. It also opened me up to the world of what I put on my body DECEMBER 2011
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and what I use in my home in terms of chemicals and toxicity. At the time, a friend announced, “I’ve got these fantastic products. They’re beautiful, all natural and based on aloe vera.”
organic I got involved with selling them. I believed their marketing claims that the products were pure and the best of science and nature combined. Yet I had this twinge in my guts when I looked at the ingredients and couldn’t pronounce them. I decided that if I was going to join this company I wanted to feel comfortable and in integrity with what I was doing. couldn’t pronounce. I discovered that these ingredients weren’t as natural that this company was claiming them to be. The cosmetic industry can make 10,000 different chemicals from natural sources like coconut oil or palm oil. The issue is that the manufacturing process these natural and carcinogenic ingredients that renders the end product unsafe. TANIA: product that’s damaging, it’s the 50
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process it goes through that turns it into a toxic chemical. NARELLE: Absolutely. This was the at that time was saying, “All of our chemicals come from natural sources.” chemical names followed by coconut, silica or palm oil in parenthesis. The marketing slant, or the
insinuation, is that these chemicals come from coconuts, therefore they’re pure, natural and safe to use. As consumers, that’s what we believe. I’ve never heard anything bad about coconut. I knew I had to do something about this absolute crock. How dare the cosmetic industry try and pull the wool over every woman’s eyes by saying that they’re safe and pure when they’re not. TANIA: toxic way to revolutionise the cosmetic
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industry. NARELLE: When I discovered that chemical process is what matters, I was shocked. I realised there was nothing on the market that was totally
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change so what can consumers do to stand tall against corporate bullies and their marketing hype? if I could make something without any NARELLE: With every dollar toxins or nasty, synthetic chemicals you spend, you’re voting for ingredients and I give women the the future your grandkids will tools to look beyond all this marketing inherit. What kind of world do hype”. you want your grandkids to live in? TANIA: Often The same kind of people don’t junk that’s being I knew I had to do peddled now or do looking for so they you want different something about this settle. Instead you revolutionary absolute crock. recognised that green, sustainable what you wanted integrity, organic wasn’t available so you created what products? You’ve got to start voting was missing. You took on the ‘big boys’ with your dollars NOW. If you’re going to buy chocolate, organic skincare, it’s a remarkable spend it on a company that’s organic, journey of a woman who, without fair trade, supporting indigenous doubt, knows her WHY! communities instead of buying the NARELLE: Absolutely. I had suppliers regular junk. For an extra dollar or saying, “That will never amount to two, over a lifetime, that changes the anything. Forget it.” planet. TANIA: Many people are faced with naysayers on their journey. How did during those times? NARELLE: I believed in myself and dreamt BIG. I remember daydreaming about selling my non toxic products
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of the time, we struggle to have one or two doctors, two nurses and people with us.
...when the doctors get here village healthcare worker, told the old goat herder after she cleaned and that morning. He had shown up at her door the morning before we arrived for clinic in this remote village, or ejido, in the northern Mexico desert. The old man had been tending his herd of goats up Mexico. While he was cutting underbrush with his machete, he was surprised by a black bear and cut off the tip of his left exposing the bone! We arrived the next day with a full complement of doctors and nurses, a dentist and an optometrist. This is not always the case; in fact, most 52
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serving the people of northern Mexico for over 25 years. Why do we continue to endure long hours of travel, little sleep and camping outside in adverse conditions to serve these forgotten people? What if that forgotten person was you? How much would you look forward to the next visit? What would it mean to you? Mision de Candelilla strives to help these small villages of people that stand alone, forgotten by the rest of the world and even by their own government at times. These tiny desert border towns have no running water or electricity.
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we have helped provide these ejidos with access to clean water, good sanitation to prevent disease as well as providing medical treatment. The local government has noticed our efforts and become involved, too. Now: ; all the villages that Mision de Candelilla serves now have water towers, and homes in these towns have running water ; each home has one solar panel and battery supplied by the government ; every village is receiving computers for school students so they can better communicate with the outside world. What happened to the old goatherder?
Life is about relationships and our motto is "No man is an island.�
a dental instrument, which is not normally in the medical kit (luckily, a dentist was with us that trip). The
his herd, and we went on to the next village. Twice a year, Mision de Candelilla makes this trip, visiting a total of 10 villages. The satisfaction of knowing we are providing much needed support to families in these remote border villages is what keeps us going back year after year.
that night and the next morning. The old man went back to tending
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were with us that trip took charge, as they always do. They started IVs for antibiotics, and the doctor removed
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t’s a phenomenon of the developed world: the male hormone, testosterone, is on the rise in women. Does that mean women are becoming men? Not exactly, but high testosterone in women can cause physical and mental changes and can even cause significant SUREOHPV OLNH LQIHUWLOLW\ :LWK XS WR RI ZRPHQ QRZ UHSRUWHG WR have unusually high levels of testosterone, it’s a condition we need to be aware of - and to avoid if we can.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCO) is the acknowledged state of increased are only one of many symptoms of high testosterone ‘Female Hormone Disorder’ (FHD) is a more accurate term for the condition. PCO or FHD can affect: Fertility. One in six couples in Australia is unable to conceive naturally, and PCO or Physicality. Women with raised testosterone levels often suffer embarrassment and discomfort due to the growth of facial hair, increased body hair and muscle mass, decreased the development of other ‘masculine’ attributes. Loss of menstruation and the growth of cysts on the ovaries are other physical symptoms, as is fat gain around the tummy. Mentality. Aggressiveness, low patience, competitiveness and increased sex drive are symptomatic of PCO or FHD. Women often try to harness these mindsets by
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striving to excel at sports or in their professional careers. Why is this happening? It is not completely understood why or how this unusual condition is becoming so common in women around the world. Research indicates three likely contributing factors: Stress. Adrenal glands make stress hormones…and testosterone. When women’s adrenal glands work overtime to help manage stress, they also make excess testosterone. High carbohydrate diets. High carbohydrate foods raise the level of insulin in the blood. Insulin and testosterone are inextricably linked to each other, so high carb diets may cause elevated levels of testosterone. ‘Man-like’ thoughts and behaviours. with guys, working with men and even dressing in a masculine fashion have been shown to affect women’s testosterone levels. How can we manage testosterone naturally? Women can dare to be proactive and take control of their testosterone levels, simply and naturally. Here’s how: Take time for ourselves. Women often
reduce stress levels by focusing on and ‘yes’ to yourself. Take care of ourselves. Manage testosterone by eating low GI carbohydrates and only eating carbs together with proteins. Take time to pamper yourself with exercise, which is essential for reducing stress, keeping weight down and stabilising blood sugar levels. Embrace our femininity. In a recent study conducted on www. byebyebridget.com, women were asked if wearing a dress made them feel more feminine. Women responded woman’s interpretation of femininity yours. Whether it’s wearing dresses and skirts, putting on lipstick, wearing ‘pretty’ colours, jewellery or hair ties dare to embrace your femininity. Your health and wellbeing depends on it. Sam Beau Patrick ‘The Health Queen’ – is Australia’s leading Female Hormone Expert. Sam brings a unique approach to personal development and health with her fresh, ‘real life’ approach and unconditional smile! www.HealthQueen.com.au DECEMBER 2011
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Former years have seen increases in personal wealth (or the illusion of it) with rises in share markets and property prices, but 2011 saw flat property, climbing unemployment, business failures and awful interest rates. We’re mostly looking forward to looking backwards on this year!
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onsidering that the Australian festive holiday season (regardless of your religious beliefs) originally claimed to be all about Jesus, we can always assert that we are following biblical precedent when we are frugal at Christmas. Consider that 2000 years ago, according to tradition, God gave the world a small baby who was destined to be the saviour of the world. God did not send Rambo or Chuck Norris to save the Jewish people from Roman slavery, nor did he give a billion buckets of gold. The baby in a manger was a seedling gift of hope. In honour of this tradition, we
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propose that this year you give a small gift that means big things will come.
Year. 2012 just has to be better than 2011, right? BLOOMING GREAT GIFT: Consider sending a loved one a few packets of seeds instead of a bouquet cheaper to send through the post and will grow in value over the next few wilt and die within a few days. Those in small apartments or units can be given something small for a window box or movable planter pots. Consider
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seeds from edible treats such as fruits or vegetables. There are also many safe to eat, such as chrysanthemums, roses, daisies and more; check with the nursery and deliver something beautiful, tasty and practical! HANDMADE GIFTS: Homemade jams and other homemade baked goods make creativity; recycle some old household goods or get carving, whittling, gluing or wiring. Nothing says Christmas love like investing your precious time (not just your money) into a gift. We once received a model aeroplane made from empty beer cans and one created from old wooden clothes pegs. Novel, fun and a good talking point. NEWSPAPER GIFT WRAPPING: Wrap children’s gifts in old a fun twist. A fancy red ribbon would go nicely with black and white newsprint for adults, or even “brown paper packages tied up with string” for a “Mary (Poppins) Christmas”.
CHRISTMAS PRESENCE: Giving someone your time is a very valuable thing, and memories last a long time. You could give a couple the gift of a night off by babysitting their kids, or you could pack a picnic basket for a single friend to have an afternoon together chatting and drinking wine in an unusual location. Most mums would love an hour of housework done while they relax in the bath, and dad would love for his car to be cleaned or his shed tidied. Whatever you decide, keep it simple and practical, and keep the love central to your theme. Holiday seasons are all about spending time with family, friends and loved ones, credit card companies, big banks, toy companies and retail stores. Give a little thing that means a lot: hope and memories last forever, not just a week Jeremy Britton - an independent wealth coach, is the author of the award-winning book “Who’s Taking Your Money? (and how to get some of it back!)” available at www.24HourWealthCoach.com DECEMBER 2011
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A s a young girl I read two
remarkable stories that shaped my perspective of the world. The first was about an isolated young girl unable to communicate. Her unrelenting determination enabled her to break free of her physical challenges to become a world-famous speaker, anti-war activist and women’s suffrage campaigner. Helen Keller’s courage taught me that you can achieve anything. The second story of four sisters introduced me to the power of women, romance, heartbreak, self-discovery, death, love, betrayal, poverty and dreaming big. Louisa May Alcott’s, Little Women revealed that all life experiences, whether good or bad, become entwined to make up the rich tapestry of life. As 2011 draws to a close take time to reflect on your inner strength, courage and determination. As you prepare for a new year, follow your heart, look inwards and trust your instincts to illuminate your way forward. Enjoy the journey and remember to live boldly.