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Elkevate Your Life

Welcome to Elkevate, the podcast where real talk meets heartfelt advice. I"m Elke, often called "Mama Elke" by those around me. With years of experience lending a listening ear to friends, family, and even complete strangers, I’ve created a space where you can find comfort and wisdom.Each week, join me for Mindful Mondays,Or Fun Fact Fridays where I share hot takes on taboo topics and life lessons I"ve learned the hard way. Plus, I’m excited to offer you a chance to be part of the show! Use our

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27:01

Eclipse Season and Marriage Wisdom

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2025/09/09

Send us a text Have you ever felt the powerful energy shift during eclipse season? The September Blood Moon just passed through our skies, bringing transformation, emotional clarity, and new beginnings—even for those of us who couldn't see it directly. Eclipse seasons amplify everything by tenfold, creating corridors where significant events begin and carry long-term lessons. This cosmic timing perfectly mirrors my personal journey through relationship challenges and growth that I've been sh...

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30:01

Navigating Relationship Struggles: When Love Gets...

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2025/09/04

Send us a text Today's episode delves into the challenging reality of navigating a marriage when the relationship dynamic has dramatically changed after the wedding, featuring personal reflections on communication breakdowns and unmatched efforts toward improvement. • Host shares her experience discovering her husband is on the spectrum after marriage • Discussion about masking behaviors that hide true compatibility issues until after commitment • Exploration of what to do when only one part...

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26:58

Crossroads in Love: When to Stay, When to Walk Away

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2025/09/02

Send us a text Relationships start with excitement and butterflies, but what happens when the shine wears off and one person seems to be carrying the weight of maintaining the connection? In this raw, vulnerable episode, I step away from my usual advice-giving role to share my own relationship struggles and ask for your wisdom. I'm facing a crossroads many of us encounter in long-term relationships: what do you do when you've tried everything—therapy, books, prayer, communication techniques—...

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14:33

How do we escape the patterns that hold us back?

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2025/08/26

Send us a text Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of behavior you desperately want to break? This raw and personal episode explores the challenging journey of breaking free from unhealthy patterns that hold us back from living our fullest lives. The conversation takes an unexpected turn as I share vulnerable details about my childhood experiences with abuse and the profound impact they've had on my development. Drawing from my own healing journey through therapy and self-help re...

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53:22

The Frequency of Joy: How Your Thoughts Shape Your...

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2025/08/21

Send us a text Have you ever wondered how some people maintain their calm when everything around them seems chaotic? In this heartfelt conversation with mindfulness practitioner Jeff Parra, we dive deep into practical strategies for staying grounded when life gets overwhelming. Jeff shares his powerful approach to negative thoughts and situations, explaining how our perception shapes our reality. "Thoughts dictate everything," he notes, revealing how he transforms challenging moments into op...

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36:54

You Deserve Someone Who Meets Your Standards

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2025/08/19

Send us a text What if finding your perfect match was less about luck and more about strategy? That's the question at the heart of our multi-generational conversation about modern dating featuring my daughter Brooklyn (Gen Z) and returning guest Sarah (Millennial). The dating landscape has transformed dramatically, with technology creating both new opportunities and challenges. We dive into women-focused safety resources like the Tea app—essentially a "Yelp for men" where women anonymously r...

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30:02

Navigating Change: Finding Peace in Life's Transitions

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2025/08/12

Send us a text Change can feel overwhelming, but what if we viewed it as an adventure instead of an obstacle? That's the central question explored in this heartfelt Mindful Monday episode that dives deep into the art of positive reframing. As I share my own back-to-school transition experiences, I reveal the mindset shifts that help me navigate new challenges with students, teachers, and schedules. Rather than succumbing to anxiety about the unknown, I've discovered that reframing these chan...

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28:15

Healing Beyond Medicine: My Journey with HBOT Therapy

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2025/08/07

Send us a text Chronic health struggles lead to unexpected healing through hyperbaric oxygen therapy and chiropractic care, transforming energy levels, appetite, and sleep quality after just one session. • Recently diagnosed with rare autoimmune disease oral lichen planus after months of specialist visits • Tried HBOT (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) at Pinnacle Wellness Center with Dr. Ryan Suen • Experienced immediate benefits: enhanced workout performance, improved appetite, better sleep • Chi...

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118:41

Masculine Frame and Modern Romance: Finding Balance...

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2025/08/05

Send us a text Special Male Guest Tommy Anthony joins us for a candid conversation about modern dating from a male perspective, exploring intentional connections in a swipe-right culture and the importance of maintaining one's authentic self while searching for a partner. • Discuss dating apps and how the modern "swipe culture" discourages meaningful investment in relationships • Explore the concept of "masculine frame" - staying on purpose and being complete without needing a partner • Comp...

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8:46

When Plans Unravel: Navigating Life's Retrograde Moments

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2025/07/31

Send us a text Mercury is in retrograde, turning a perfectly good day into chaos and teaching us that when we release expectations, we can be pleasantly surprised by outcomes. Everything happens for a reason, even when our plans get derailed unexpectedly. • Mercury retrograde affects communication, plans, and technology • Loyal listeners and subscribers make this podcast possible • Liking, commenting, and subscribing helps boost the podcast in algorithms • Exciting developments including pot...

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34:22

Swipe Right, Ghost Left: Dating in the Digital Age

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2025/07/29

Send us a text The dating landscape has transformed dramatically, leaving many singles adrift in a sea of apps, ghosting culture, and impossibly high standards. What happened to authentic connections and honest communication? Today's episode dives deep into the evolution of modern dating—from the days when men knocked on doors with flowers in hand to our current reality of specialized dating apps catering to every possible preference and demographic. Both men and women face unprecedented cha...

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25:46

Birthdays, Breadcrumbs, and Breaking the Ghosting Cycle

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2025/07/23

Send us a text Elke and Sarah delve into birthday celebrations, dating insights, and relationship wisdom following listener feedback on modern dating challenges. • Elke hosted a rave-themed joint birthday party that reminded her not to place expectations on others • Sarah celebrated her 30th birthday wine tasting in Napa with family, visiting Del Dotto and Peju wineries • Listeners across different generations shared similar desires in relationships: mutual attraction, honesty, and loyalty •...

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21:58

What Happened to Simply Wanting Connection?

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2025/07/22

Send us a text The dating landscape has transformed dramatically, leaving singles across generations confused and frustrated. What's causing this disconnect in modern romance, and why are so many struggling to find meaningful connections? Today's episode dives deep into the chasm between dating expectations and reality. After receiving overwhelming feedback from listeners of all ages about our previous dating discussion, I'm unpacking the fascinating dynamics at play. From independent women ...

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32:14

Swipe Right on Common Sense, Not Just Hot Faces

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2025/07/15

Send us a text Host Elke explores modern dating dynamics with millennial guest Sarah, diving into how feminism has changed relationships and exploring the reality of hookup culture across generations. • Dating apps have created both opportunities and challenges in the modern dating landscape • Sarah shares personal experiences with "situationships" and the difficulty of finding authentic connection • Single motherhood provided the host a unique perspective on independence versus partnership ...

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18:20

The Lonely Path: Navigating Relationship Troubles...

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2025/07/10

Send us a text Have you ever found yourself wondering when "enough is enough" in a relationship? That moment when you've tried everything, but still feel stuck at an impossible crossroads? Life rarely sends challenges one at a time. Instead, they often arrive as overwhelming waves that test every boundary we've established. In this raw, unfiltered episode, I open up about navigating my two-year marriage through ongoing difficulties despite therapy and communication. Just as these relationshi...

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13:47

Let's talk about Independence Day plans while...

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2025/07/03

Send us a text We're celebrating two days away from our annual podcast anniversary and discussing Fourth of July traditions. I'm curious where to find fireworks in the Tri-Valley area as local displays have disappeared, and interested in hearing about everyone's holiday plans and traditions. • Special shoutouts to loyal subscribers including Lisa Roberts Curbelo, Roger Havens, Sarah, Professor Kyle, Angie Germer, Mike Kaufman, and Kara • I can't keep plants alive despite my best efforts – se...

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13:49

Embracing Authenticity in a World of Judgment

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2025/07/01

Send us a text When chronic illness meets unwavering commitment, something beautiful happens. That's exactly what I experienced this Pride Month as I battled through some of the worst flare-ups of my oral lichen planus—an incurable autoimmune disease that leaves my mouth feeling like it's literally on fire—to attend San Francisco Pride celebrations. For the past four years, attending Pride has become a deeply personal tradition honoring friends and family members in the LGBTQ+ community. Thi...

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23:01

Fear Is a Liar

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2025/06/19

Send us a text Have you ever wondered what's truly holding you back from pursuing your dreams? The answer might be simpler than you think. Fear can paralyze us in ways we don't even realize. Whether it's the student afraid to speak in class or the professional hesitant to pursue a passion project, these invisible barriers often stem from what I call "False Evidence Appearing Real." Throughout this episode, I share intimate stories of transformation – both my own journey from wallflower to co...

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27:08

Love in the Digital Age

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2025/06/17

Send us a text Marriage trends are shifting across generations as technology changes how we find partners and view commitment. Dating apps have become the primary way couples meet since 2019, while studies show singles over 40 have reached unprecedented numbers. • Gen Z remains largely positive about marriage with 81% open to getting married • Dating apps now account for 28% of how engaged couples meet • Single women over 30 without children rank as the happiest demographic subset • Young an...

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23:10

The GLP-1 Revolution: Are We Solving Weight Issues or...

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2025/06/12

Send us a text Weight loss injections are everywhere now - commercials, social media feeds, celebrity gossip. But are these GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic the miracle solution we've been waiting for or just another shortcut with hidden costs? Having tried every diet imaginable - Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Atkins, keto, even the dreaded cabbage diet - I understand the allure of something that simply turns off hunger. That "food noise" can be deafening. Yet while these medications are genuine gam...

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