How Giving Changes Everything
Lifting the Lifters
Giving doesn’t just change outcomes. It changes who we become. In this episode, we reflect on the quiet power of generosity through real-life stories, the Light the World Giving Machines, and timeless truths from science and scripture. Discover why giving isn’t about getting something back, but about becoming aligned with how life works and who we are meant to be.
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Do You Hear What I Hear?
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I love the Christmas Carols! They are beautiful, inspiriing, and full of wisdom! In this episode, we explore the hidden truth behind the Christmas song Do You Hear What I Hear? — the idea that no two people see or hear the world the same way. Why? Because story follows state. Our nervous system shapes what we notice, how we interpret situations, and the story we tell ourselves about others and about life. We will walk through powerful examples, personal insights, and a simple but life-changing question: “I wonder what state they’re in?” We learn how to shift from judgment to...
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Who Does Your Brain Think You Are?
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In a recent podcast, Charles Duigg stated: “Our brains are constantly looking for clues as to who we actually are. And when we give them the right clues, our brain becomes our partner and changes our behavior the way we want it to change.” Are we giving our brain the right clues?! In today's podcast, we discuss some of the ways that we can give our brains the right clues to change the behaviors we want to change and become who we want to become. We discuss: Affirmations: Who do we say we are? Are our "I Am" statements intentional and creative? Actions: Actions...
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Gratitude Before Gravy: How Gratitude Boosts Willpower
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Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Instead of stretchy pants and self-control guilt, let's go for gratitude! In this episode, w break down the surprising science of willpower, why it drains so fast, why we think we have more than we actually do, and how gratitude can literally replenish the brain’s self-control system. You’ll learn: What willpower actually is (and why it’s not just “trying harder”) How decision fatigue drains your ability to make good choices Why gratitude calms cravings, reduces impulsivity, and restores mental energy The “Gratitude Before...
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The Healing Power of Childhood Joy
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Do you ever feel anxious, uptight, or "hyperaroused" for no clear reason? In this extremely relatable episode, we dive into the surprising therapeutic benefits of intentional nostalgia! We reveal how recreating simple, sensory-rich childhood moments can literally calm your biology. I share how recreating the simple act of crunching fall leaves on a walk to church felt and how that same tool can be used as a way to relieve day-to-day stress and anxiety. We discuss: * 🧠 The neuroscience of nostalgia: How positive memories reduce cortisol (the stress hormone) and activate your brain's...
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At the Center: Family and Life Lessons in Teamwork and Contribution
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Life has a way of teaching us in the most unexpected ways! This was the case just recently with football season this year. In this podcast episode, I interview our youngest son Stockton, and we talk about his experience playing center on his football team. We discuss team over self, sacrifice, the people and positions in life that don't get "noticed" but make major contributions. This episode will make you think and give some pretty powerful life lessons on and off the field!
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When Fear Wears a Different Mask
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Fear doesn’t always wear fangs! It doesn't scream and isn't loud; sometimes it wears and whispers, “not enough.” This week’s episode, “When Fear Wears a Different Mask,” dives into the sneaky ways fear shows up as scarcity. Scarcity is the fear of not enough time, love, money, or worth. We'll discuss how to recognize it, its impact on your body, brain, nervous system, and actions, and provide simple and practical ways to move back into abundance. We can tell the truth of what is, right now. "Right now, I have enough." "I have 15 minutes." "I have a healthy...
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Interview with Jarred Rydalch
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This episode is a special treat for us all! WAY Back, on Lifting the Lifter's 100th episode, I finally got my favorite human on the podcast! My husband Jarred! We are doing a replay of an amazing interview! Jarred is FULL of wisdom and good advice. We have worked together in life, family, and business. In this episode, we discuss our family motto. We talk about why we created one, what is in that motto, how it has blessed our family, and how you can create one! If you are new to the podcast, take a listen, and if you are a frequent listener, enjoy a refresher! I am sure you will have...
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It's Not Everyone: When Things Get Blown Up!
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Do you ever catch yourself spiraling, thinking “everyone’s judging me” or “everyone noticed that mistake”? Chances are… It’s not everyone. It’s probably just two people. In this episode, we’re breaking down why small situations can feel huge in our minds, and how your nervous system is often the one behind the exaggeration. You’ll learn what’s actually happening in your body when fear or embarrassment kicks in, how your brain builds stories to match those sensations, and what to do to bring it all back to size. We’ll talk about neuroception (how your body detects threat...
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Concerned vs. Consumed
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Have you ever caught yourself spinning in your head about something...replaying a worry, a decision, or a problem you can’t fix right away? In this episode, we explore the difference between being concerned and being consumed. You’ll learn why concern is necessary for forward movement. It’s what drives awareness, growth, and intentional living, and how it can quietly turn into consumption when our thoughts take over. We’ll also look at what happens inside our nervous system when that shift occurs, and how simple grounding practices like breathing, writing, and prayer help calm both...
info_outlineHave you ever set a goal that felt awesome at first, but a few weeks in, you either wanted to quit, or beat yourself up for even thinking about quitting? Have you quit on that goal or another decision and wished you hadn't, or quit or changed and been glad you have?
How do we know when to offer ourselves grace and when to dig in and have some grit?
This has come up a few times in some coaching sessions, and I see it in myself, so it would be something many of you could relate to.
Grace is having the wisdom to know when it's time to change course or pivot; however, there can be times when we offer ourselves too much grace and make no progress forward because we don't work through the hard.
Grit is when we push through the hard, dig deep, go for the goal in the end, and persevere. Again, however, this can get to the point where it is harmful and does more harm than good, adding stress that takes us beyond our tipping point and causing bodily symptoms.
In both cases, our brain begins to join in the fun. The part of us that is self-critical and self-sabotaging. The "self-critical snake." In both cases, there is also an option to combine with our "Compassion Companion."
One drains you. The other carries you forward. The real question is: which one are you going to listen to on your journey?
Listen in to find out more about our two friends, and whether you choose Grace or Grit, you can always have compassion come along.