129. This Is Your Cue: Step Into Main Character Energy
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You’ve seen the memes. The TikToks. The instagram posts. The influencers spinning around in a bikini with an iced coffee and calling it “main character energy.” But what if I told you that real main character energy has nothing to do with being extroverted or seeking attention - and everything to do with knowing who you are, what you value, and being brave enough to live that out loud? In this episode, we’re reclaiming what it means to be the main character of your own life. We’ll talk about cultivating confidence from the inside out, setting boundaries (without the...
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128. The #1 Secret to More Adventure, Friendship, and Opportunities with Todd Buelow
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I know when you think about your favorite fun things to do, networking is at the top of the list, right? 👀Okay, I know networking is usually awkward and uncomfortable, but my guest Todd Buelow swears it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, Todd shares how he built up the skills to network anywhere with anybody, and the incredible opportunities that have come from it, from free international trips to being an extra on a movie set. If you want to get better at connection and find more adventure in your life, this episode is for you! is Co-Founder and Partner at , an Inc. 5000...
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127. What’s the Voice In Your Head Telling You Today?
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We all have a little voice in our heads that talks to us throughout the day. Maybe your voice is gentle and sweet and cheers you, or maybe your voice is right there whenever you make a mistake or feel jealousy, reminding you that you’re not good enough. In this episode, I want to explore where that voice is coming from, whether what it’s saying is true, and how you can befriend it instead of fighting it. If you’re tired of your inner critic running your day, this episode is for you! Resources mentioned: The Booty Call to Self-Love Pipeline Some key takeaways from...
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126. The Booty Call to Self-Love Pipeline | Find Inner Peace and Stop Settling for Breadcrumbs
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Booty calls, flaky friends, and bosses that take advantage of you are all breadcrumbs, the leftovers that no one wants at the end of the day. But you, my friend, deserve the entire loaf of freshly baked sourdough. In this episode, my producer, Kristen Stegall, interviews me about how I stopped accepting booty calls and started accepting myself, just the way I am. We also talk about getting ghosted by your friends and being too much of a people pleaser at work, so no matter where you’re currently accepting breadcrumbs, we’ll get you back on track by practicing self-compassion. ...
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125. The Cool Mom’s Guide to Parenting Tweens and Teens with Michelle Icard
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Parenting can be challenging, but parenting tweens and teens is a straight-up Olympic sport. Luckily, my friend Michelle Icard is a parenting expert that specializes in getting tweens and teens to talk to us about… pretty much anything. In this episode, she shares her best communication strategies, her hot takes on overreaching and overreactive parenting, and why “Botox Brow” is your secret weapon for talking to your tweens and teens. Michelle Icard has degrees in English and Education and has worked with parents, children, and teachers for more than 20 years, creating curriculum,...
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124. Hot Flashes & Hotter Sex | Reclaiming Pleasure & Power in Perimenopause with Dr. Alyse Kelly-Jones
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Let’s talk about sex in perimenopause, baby! Because who doesn’t want to get it on when you’re experiencing hot flashes, weight gain, and mood swings, right? Well, you do! At the very least, you deserve to feel connected to your body and to your partner during this time, and , is here to tell us how! Dr. Kelly-Jones is an OB/GYN and “sexpert” who is on a mission to help more women have better sex in perimenopause and beyond, and not settle for painful, pity sex to keep their partners happy. Whether you’re in perimenopause, postmenopause, or still a young spring...
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123. Taking Control of Your Life | GLP-1 Weight Loss, Leadership Lessons, and Navigating Transitions with Page Fehling
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Life can be a bumpy ride that we have zero control over - or at least that’s what it can feel like through seasons of transition. Page Fehling has been there. She left her longtime television gig to embark on the not-so-predictable journey of entrepreneurship (and she’s killing it!), and over the last year she’s transformed her health with the help of GLP-1 medication. In this episode, Page graciously shares her biggest lessons learned about leadership, going all in on yourself, and focusing on what you can control instead of what you can’t. Page Fehling is a third generation...
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122. Finding Happily Ever After (Again!) and Leaning on Your Community Through Divorce with Nicole Sodoma
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Nicole Sodoma is a marriage-loving divorce attorney, and in this episode, she shares how unprepared she felt navigating your own divorce even though she’s helped so many people through their own separations. She also reveals the secrets to maintaining a strong marriage through developing specific skills, and why you should never say “I’m sorry” to someone going through divorce. Nicole Sodoma opened Sodoma Law in 2008 to build a different kind of law firm. Fifteen years later, Sodoma Law has grown to include five offices across two states with 28 fearless attorneys and over 60...
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121. Hot Takes on Dating in Your 50s with Laurie Berzack | Politics, Age Differences, and Being Too Picky
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Whether you’re in your dating era, or you just want to hear some matchmaking mishaps, this episode is for you! I’m joined by my friend Laurie Berzack, the Founder of Carolinas Matchmaker, to get the lowdown from a pro on how to date in the digital age (spoiler alert: real life meet cutes are back, baby!), whether politics should be a factor in who you’re dating, and some real talk about whether you’re being too picky. Laurie F. Berzack, MSW, founded Carolinas Matchmaker with the goal of giving her clients the genuine, lifelong partnerships they deserve. With more than a decade...
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120. Calm Your A** Down | Mindfulness and Meditation for Fiery, Busy People with Rachel Walt
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If the word “meditate” makes you immediately feel restless, or you’re tempted to roll your eyes, THIS is the mindfulness episode for you! Our guest, Rachel Walt, brings a refreshingly fun perspective to the topic of mindfulness and meditation to give you quick, easy, and impactful mindfulness practices you can start using today. Whether you’re already a meditation pro, or you’re just getting started, you will get tremendous value from our conversation! Plus, we discuss how meditation can intersect with Christianity even though it seems a bit “woo woo.” Rachel Hatteberg...
info_outlineIt happens to all of us. We compare ourselves to other people. And sometimes that leaves us feeling bad about ourselves.
When you come down with a case of "comparisonitis", there are things you can do to improve your state of mind.
-Stop scrolling
-Take an action
-Up your self-love game
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