The Abundance Effect

S1 E44 How to Know If You’re Actually Changing: The Missing Evidence Most Personal Growth Skips Oct 13, 2026 00:14:48 Have you ever left a workshop, coaching session, or great book feeling inspired… only to find yourself doing the same old thing a few weeks later?In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch introduces one of the most overlooked tools in real change work: evidence procedure.Because feeling better is not the same as changing.Good vibes are not proof.Motivation is not proof.Real transforma

S1 E43 Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging: The Unconscious Patterns Behind Your Choices Oct 6, 2026 00:20:51 Have you ever known exactly what you should do… and still watched yourself do something completely different?You planned to speak up, but stayed quiet.You promised yourself you’d stop checking email at night, but reached for your phone without thinking.You knew the difficult conversation needed to happen, but suddenly reorganizing your desk felt urgent.In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Lari

S1 E42 You’re Not What You Eat: How Digestion, Detox & Mindful Eating Change Everything with Carley Simandl Sep 29, 2026 00:43:31 Have you ever eaten what should have been a perfectly healthy meal… and felt terrible afterwards?We spend so much time talking about what we eat.But we spend far less time talking about how we eat — and whether our bodies are actually in a state to receive what we are giving them.In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch is joined by Carley Simandl, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist,

S1 E41 Morning Routine Not Working? How to Reset Without Starting Over Sep 22, 2026 00:11:32 🎙️ EPISODE 41: MORNING ROUTINE NOT WORKING? HOW TO RESET WITHOUT STARTING OVERHave you ever created a morning routine that worked beautifully…until it didn’t?Maybe you were journaling, exercising, reading, drinking your water, getting up earlier, and feeling organized.Then life changed.You travelled. The kids went back to school. Work got busy. You had a terrible night’s sleep. Your season shift

S1 E40 The 5-Minute Habit Behind Lasting Momentum Sep 15, 2026 00:11:17 What if one of the most powerful things you could do for your momentum only took five minutes?In this replay episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch revisits one of her favourite tools for staying aligned, grounded, and in motion when life starts to feel overwhelming: 5-Minute Miracles.These are not hour-long routines.They are not complicated resets.They are small, intentional pauses that h

S1 E39 Momentum Life: How to Finish What You Start Without Overhauling Your Life Sep 8, 2026 00:17:46 Do you ever feel like you know what to do… but you’re still not doing it?You know you should follow through.You know you should focus on what matters.You know you should take better care of your body, your goals, your energy, your mindset, your relationships, your life.But then life happens.You start. You stop. You start again. You stop again.And every time you come back to it, it feels like you’

S1 E38 Stop Pushing Through Burnout and Start Listening to Your Body with Abbie Kaufmann Sep 1, 2026 00:33:03 In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch is joined by Abbie Kaufmann, an embodiment and nervous system coach who helps high-performing women shift out of burnout, over-efforting, and mental overload into a more sustainable way of operating.Abbie’s work blends science, somatics, nervous system regulation, and cyclical awareness to help women stop overriding their bodies and start work

S1 E37 How to Create Deeper Connection in a Disconnected World Aug 25, 2026 00:18:39 In a world where we are constantly reachable, constantly online, and constantly surrounded by noise, many people are still craving something deeper:To be seen. To be acknowledged. To be understood. To be received. To be known.This episode explores the difference between proximity and real connection, why so many high-achieving women may feel lonely without realizing it, and how to begin creating d

S1 E36 The Truth About Limiting Beliefs: What They Really Are and How They Keep You Stuck Aug 18, 2026 00:11:03 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.Ins

S1 E35 Why I Still Put Pen to Paper in the Age of AI Aug 11, 2026 00:17:34 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 h

S1 E34 How to Rebuild Trust in Relationships, Parenting & Business Aug 4, 2026 00:33:05 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 connect

S1 E33 How to Manage Screen Time Without Meltdowns: Dopamine, Attention & Smoother Transitions Jul 28, 2026 00:15:14 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, motivati

S1 E32 Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: How to Replenish Your Spirit Jul 21, 2026 00:13:11 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 i

S1 E31 5 Myths About Change That Keep You Stuck Jul 14, 2026 00:21:20 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.Be

S1 E30 Realistic Resilience: How to Stay Calm During Uncertainty with Erin Mark Jul 7, 2026 00:34:45 🎙️ 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

S1 E29 The Root Cause: Why You Keep Recreating the Same Problems Jun 30, 2026 00:38:24 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

S1 E28 The Summer Survival Guide: How to Stay Focused on Your Goals Jun 23, 2026 00:12:07 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 o

S1 E27 How to Turn Inspiration Into Action (And Finally Build Momentum) Jun 16, 2026 00:12:22 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-y

S1 E26 The Courage To Reinvent Yourself Jun 9, 2026 00:30:17 🎙️ 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

S1 E 25 How to Unlock Creativity, Energy & Motivation Through Your Environment Jun 2, 2026 00:08:58 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

S1 E24 Why Saying “I’m Busy” Is Keeping You Stuck May 26, 2026 00:08:44 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 r

S1 E23 Why You Keep Avoiding What Matters (The Ostrich Effect Explained) May 19, 2026 00:11:44 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 av

S1 E22 ADHD in Women: Why You Feel Capable but Still Struggle with Tara Kanerva May 12, 2026 00:27:23 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

S1 E21 Why Your Week Feels Off (And How to Create a Weekly Rhythm That Works) May 5, 2026 00:17:08 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 y

S1 E20 Why You Can’t Focus (And the One Thing That Actually Moves You Forward) Apr 28, 2026 00:13:52 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 throug

S1 E19 How to Build Confidence Through Consistency (Why You Keep Starting and Stopping) Apr 21, 2026 00:14:09 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-throug

S1 E18 Brian Proctor on Bob Proctor’s Legacy: Mindset, Self-Image & Creating Results Apr 14, 2026 01:01:31 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 B

S1 E17 The 5-Minute Night Ritual to End Your Day and Calm Your Mind Apr 7, 2026 00:13:04 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 nig

S1 E16 Why Your Mind Won’t Shut Off at Night (And What It’s Costing You) Mar 31, 2026 00:09:24 If your brain races the moment your head hits the pillow, this episode is for you.Larisa shares a simple habit she’s used since high school: keeping a notepad beside her bed. Not for productivity. Not for perfection. For nervous system regulation.When thoughts are captured on paper, your brain can rest.Inside this episode:• Why overthinking spikes at night• What happens in the hypnagogic state (th

S1 E15 This Is What Procrastination Is Actually Costing You (It’s Worse Than You Think) Mar 24, 2026 00:08:33 In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch explores the hidden cost of procrastination and why delaying decisions quietly compounds over time.Drawing on behavioral science and real-world examples, she explains why we often move faster away from pain than toward pleasure—and how calculating the real cost of delay can create powerful leverage for change.If nothing changes and you’re havi

S1 E14 How to Help Boys Build Confidence, Discipline & Healthy Habits (with Alex Siskos) Mar 17, 2026 00:25:08 What if we helped boys build confidence, discipline, and healthy habits before the world tells them who they are?In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa sits down with Alex Siskos, a 17-year-old entrepreneur and founder of Junior Fit Nutrition, a program helping boys and young men (ages 8–21) build strength, healthy routines, confidence, and better mental health.After struggling with depre

S1 E13 Why Your Life Vision Isn’t Working (Even If You Have One) Mar 10, 2026 00:10:48 If your vision feels foggy, stale, or slightly off, it’s probably not because you’re unclear.It’s because something is missing.In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch shares the four essential elements every powerful life vision must include: Be, Do, Have, and Why.Most people build a vision around outcomes or goals alone. But when identity, behavior, meaning, and experience aren’t a

S1 E12 Why High Achievers Burn Out (And How to Fix It Without Slowing Down) Mar 3, 2026 00:11:45 In this episode, Larisa breaks down why structure isn’t restrictive — it’s regulating. It creates safety in your nervous system, reduces cognitive overload, and frees up creativity and strategic thinking.You’ll learn:• Why ambition without infrastructure leads to burnout• The neuroscience behind structure and creativity• The Zeigarnik Effect and how unfinished tasks drain your energy• The differen

S1 E11 You’re Not Lazy—Your Nervous System Is Blocking Your Next Level Feb 24, 2026 00:09:11 Most high achievers believe success comes from discipline and mindset. But if your nervous system isn’t trained to receive success, you will unconsciously cap it — no matter how capable you are. You’ll learn: • Why compliments can feel unsafe • How deflecting praise interrupts the flow of giving and receiving • The neuroscience behind visibility and pressure • Why confidence is built by lettin

S1 E10 Say This to Be Heard: 4 Sentences That Change Every Relationship Feb 17, 2026 00:15:44 Most communication problems aren’t about caring. They’re about safety. In this episode, Larisa shares four simple sentences that create structure, calm the nervous system, and reduce defensiveness in conversations that matter. You’ll learn why high achievers often trigger resistance without meaning to, and how predictability and appreciation lower the threat response. The 4 Sentences: • Something

S1 E9 February Reset with Jocelyn Hill | Beat the Winter Blues Without Burning Out Feb 10, 2026 00:40:03 If you’re listening in February—especially in Canada—this episode is for you. In this conversation, Larisa sits down with Jocelyn Hill, Canada’s first board-certified health and wellness coach, to unpack why February can feel deceptively hard for high-achieving women—and what to do about it without pushing harder or starting over. This is for the woman who isn’t burned out… but also isn’t energize

S1 E8 The Power of Community | Why You Can’t Grow Alone Feb 3, 2026 00:09:44 You were never meant to grow alone.In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa explores the power of community—not surface-level connection, but the kind of relationships that shape how you think, grow, and lead.You’ll hear why real transformation doesn’t happen in isolation, how community accelerates personal growth, and why belonging is essential for abundance, leadership, and long-term fulf

S1 E7 How to Use Your Intuition and Inner Guidance System for Aligned Decisions Jan 27, 2026 00:09:19 Your intuition is already guiding you—if you know how to notice it.In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa explores how to use your intuition and inner guidance system to make clearer, more aligned decisions—without forcing outcomes or overthinking every move.You’ll learn how guidance shows up through patterns, themes, and awareness, and how your brain’s reticular activation system (RAS) p

S1 E6 The Butterfly Effect: How Small Choices Create an Abundant Life Jan 20, 2026 00:12:46 In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa explores the Butterfly Effect as a metaphor for abundance—how small thoughts, beliefs, and actions quietly shape your future and impact others in ways you may never see.You’ll learn how scarcity often shows up as fear, overworking, people-pleasing, or control—and why true abundance is about alignment across health, freedom, relationships, purpose, an

S1 E5 Goal Setting That Works: Cierra Lueck on Faith, Focus & Belief Jan 13, 2026 00:33:45 In this episode, Larisa interviews Cierra Lueck to unpack a powerful, faith-rooted (and brain-friendly) approach to goal setting that actually works. You’ll learn Cierra’s Note Card system—a simple practice to build belief, strengthen identity, and stay focused on the one goal that moves everything forward.If you’ve ever felt “incongruent” forcing affirmations or goal-setting tools that don’t feel

S1 E4 Ta-Da List: The Simple Productivity Shift That Restores Focus, Momentum & Joy Jan 6, 2026 00:08:43 What if your to-do list is the reason you feel overwhelmed? In this episode, discover the Ta-Da List—a simple, brain-friendly way to boost focus, momentum, and daily accomplishment without burnout. 🌅 Join the Morning Magic Challenge A powerful daily reset to build clarity, focus, and momentum. 👉 https://event.myabundanceacademy.ca/morning 🔗 Connect with Larisa Website: https://myabundanceacademy

S1 E3 Five Minute Miracles Dec 30, 2025 00:11:49 When your day starts to wobble, you don’t need a full reset—you need five minutes. In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch introduces Five Minute Miracles: simple, intentional mindset “snacks” that interrupt overwhelm before it takes over. These quick pauses help you reset your nervous system, regain clarity, and keep moving forward—without white-knuckling your way through the day.

S1 E2 The Excuses You Make That Sabotage Your Success Dec 30, 2025 00:08:58 The difference between an abundant life and a stalled one isn’t talent, timing, or luck. It’s ownership. In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch exposes the subtle excuses that sound reasonable but quietly drain confidence, consistency, and momentum. Recorded on a day when she felt anything but “ready,” Larisa shares why waiting for perfect conditions is the fastest way to procrasti

S1 E1 Vision Is Your Compass | Why Clarity Beats Motivation Dec 30, 2025 00:11:28 Motivation fades. Goals expire. Vision doesn’t. In this opening episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch reveals why so many high-achieving women stay busy yet feel unfulfilled—and how a clear vision becomes the compass that guides your decisions, energy, and momentum when life gets messy. You’ll discover the four pillars of a rich and fulfilling life, why misalignment drains you, and how vi

Welcome to The Abundance Effect Dec 9, 2025 00:02:39 A podcast for high-achieving women who are successful on paper but craving deeper fulfillment. In this trailer, discover why doing “all the right things” still isn’t enough—and what true abundance really requires.

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