In this episode, host Alina Wilson converses with author and coach Tony Caliendo about his book 'Less Over More,' exploring the concept of prioritizing less in order to achieve more meaningful outcomes in life.

They discuss the importance of recognizing the difference between 'wrong more' and 'right more,' and how societal conditioning often leads to a scarcity mindset that drives individuals to over-consume and over-achieve.

In this conversation, Tony Caliendo shares his journey of self-discovery and the importance of redefining success through personal narratives and emotional intelligence. He emphasizes the significance of understanding one's emotions and the impact of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) on personal and professional growth.

Takeaways

• Prioritize less for meaningful outcomes
• Challenge scarcity mindset - Redefining success is essential
• Emotional intelligence enhances decision-making

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Less Over More
• 02:54 Understanding Less vs. More
• 06:45 Identifying Wrong More vs. Right More
• 08:11 The Impact of Scarcity Mindset
• 11:12 Shifting from Doing to Being
• 13:40 Tony's Journey in Hospitality
• 17:32 A Pivotal Moment in Career
• 22:30 Recognizing Self-Worth and Value
• 24:07 Owning Your Narrative
• 29:12 The Power of NLP in Transformation
• 35:32 Understanding and Processing Emotions
• 38:07 Redefining Success Through Less
• 42:30 Creating Space for New Opportunities

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Girlfriends... if your sleep, mood, memory, or libido feels different lately, you’re not imagining it—and it may not be “just aging.” In this episode of The Becoming Years, Alina talks with nurse practitioner Nora Lersch about perimenopause, menopause, hormones, and why women deserve to be heard by a medical community seemingly unwilling to listen.

Nora brings more than 30 years of nursing experience, including menopause care and oncology. She runs a sexual health and menopause clinic for cancer patients in Portland, OR, helping women navigate symptoms that can follow cancer treatment. Hormone therapy may be an option for some people with a cancer history, but it depends on the cancer and each person’s circumstances. When hormones aren’t suitable, other ways to address symptoms may still be considered.

Together, Alina and Nora unpack why perimenopause can begin years before periods change—and why a single hormone test may not tell the whole story. They also revisit the Women’s Health Initiative, discuss hormone therapy options, and talk about the barriers many women face when seeking care.

You’ll hear about symptoms that can show up beyond hot flashes. Nora also shares why bone health matters, why painful sex should never be brushed aside, and why libido deserves a thoughtful, whole-person conversation. They discuss supplements, treatment timelines, insurance costs, and the importance of finding a clinician who listens. The reassuring takeaway: care isn’t one-size-fits-all, and you don’t have to navigate these changes alone.

Nora is accepting new patients for in-person and virtual visits and can be contacted through her website at https://noralerschdnp.com/

Timestamp:
00:00 - Why women need to learn about menopause earlier
01:49 - Nora’s experience in menopause care and oncology
03:38 - Considering menopause treatment after cancer
05:01 - When perimenopause may begin
06:38 - Symptoms that can be easy to miss
09:51 - The Women’s Health Initiative and hormone therapy
13:02 - When hormone testing can help
20:35 - What “menopause” means
21:25 - Hormone therapy and bone health
23:45 - Hormone therapy delivery options
27:57 - Libido and a whole-person approach
31:01 - Pain, consent, and intimacy
33:58 - Supplements and safety considerations
45:13 - Insurance and medication costs
55:19 - Finding a clinician who listens

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The advice most people get about goals is backwards—and it may be quietly keeping you stuck. Alan Lazaros reveals the system he’s used for 11 years to turn vague ambition into measurable progress, even when life, work, and motivation are all pulling in different directions.

Alina and Alan go beyond the surface to explore why so many people never reach their goals: they’re trying to change everything without first getting honest about who they are, what matters, and what’s actually getting in the way. In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why three priorities and three KPIs beat endless goal lists
• How the 12 Week Year mindset can help you make more progress in one quarter than most people make all year
• Why “micro failure for macro success” can completely change how you handle setbacks
• The difference between self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-improvement
• How social media, dopamine, and modern distractions distort your sense of progress
• How to identify the work you want, love, or hate—and what that reveals about your next move

Alan also shares his candid framework for choosing what actually matters: the “want-love-hate” test, the difference between the social world and the real world, and why the gold is often buried in the things you least want to do. Along the way, Alan and Alina explore duality, the pressure to become someone else, and the danger of confusing your public image with your private reality.

If you feel stuck in a rut, overwhelmed by goal setting, or tired of the “do everything or give up” mindset, this conversation will give you a practical way forward. You don’t need to become someone else. You need a system that helps you become a better version of yourself—on purpose. Perfect for high performers, deep thinkers, and anyone ready to stop drifting and start building a life that matches their values.

About Alan:

Alan is the CEO of Next Level University, a top 100 podcaster, computer engineer, MBA, and peak performance coach. He helps people turn their goals into trackable, achievable systems that work in real life.

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