How To Be Awesome At Everything Podcast

The How To Be Awesome At Everything is a podcast about our journey to be the best that we can in everything we do. To be intentional about how we spend our time and how we treat our bodies and how the thoughts that we think and words that we say create the world that we live in. What started as a folder of life lessons to share with her kids one day has become a podcast with over one million downloads. Always with a growth mindset, Lindsay presents topics that she thinks are worth hitting pause on life to focus on. She shares her successes (and failures!) in business and in life and her journey to be awesome at everything.

358. Unexpected Ways To Use AI To Make Your Life More Awesome 08/10/2026

358. Unexpected Ways To Use AI To Make Your Life More Awesome Here’s the link to my 2.0 calendar planning system… **The perfect pairing to use with AI** I explain how and why towards the end of this episode! I think most people are using AI way too small. They’re asking it to rewrite an email, make a grocery list, or answer a random question… which is fine. But that’s like buying a Ferrari and using it to drive to the mailbox. The real opportunity is to use AI to remove friction from your life. To make decisions faster. To stop carrying 47 unfinished thoughts around in your head. To get healthier, make more money, organize your life, solve problems faster, and actually create more space for the things you care about. Today I want to show you how to start thinking differently about AI altogether. How to use it almost like an extension of your brain… a personal assistant, strategist, researcher, coach, planner, and sounding board that is available the second you have a problem to solve. Because I really believe the people who learn how to use AI well right now are going to have an insane advantage. Not because they’re smarter or working harder… but because they’re going to spend so much less time stuck in the figuring-it-out phase. And that means more time spent in forward motion, less of the mundane and more time living… which is always the goal. IDEAS!! TURN YOUR REFRIGERATOR INTO A PERSONAL CHEF Take a picture of what you have and say: “I want a high-protein dinner using these ingredients. Under 30 minutes, at least 40 grams of protein, no seed oils, kid-friendly, and minimal dishes.” Now AI isn’t giving you a random recipe. It’s solving your actual dinner problem. USE BOOKS FOR EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED Instead of just asking for a book summary, make it relevant to your life. “Teach me the parenting principles from Good Inside using examples with an eight-year-old.” “Explain the identity-based habits concept from Atomic Habits and tell me how to use it for my current goal.” You can learn exactly what you need, exactly when you need it. USE AI AS YOUR TRAVEL CONCIERGE Give it your destination, hotel, kids’ ages, budget, preferences, and schedule. Then ask it to: • Build the itinerary • Avoid tourist traps • Find great restaurants • Plan rainy-day backups • Organize everything geographically • Tell you what to pack • Compare hotel options • Decide whether upgrades are worth it It can save hours of research. TREAT IT LIKE A PERSONAL ASSISTANT If something has been sitting on your list because it requires research or decision-making… hand it over. “I’m comparing these three gyms.” “I need a new mattress.” “I’m choosing between schools.” “I need the perfect birthday gift.” Tell AI your priorities and let it compare the options. Don’t just ask: “Answer this question.” Ask: “Help me solve this entire problem.” HIRE YOURSELF A PERSONAL TRAINER Say: “Act as my personal trainer. Ask me everything you need before building my program.” Give it your goals, schedule, equipment, injuries, current fitness level, and nutrition goals. Then let it create a plan around your actual life. And when life changes: “I only have 25 minutes today. Modify my workout.” LET AI ORGANIZE YOUR HOUSE Take a picture of your pantry, closet, garage, or playroom. Then ask: “Pretend you’re a professional organizer. Tell me what to donate, relocate, buy, and exactly what order to tackle this in.” This is especially helpful when you feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. USE AI AS A THINKING PARTNER Sometimes you don’t need more information. You need perspective. Dump the entire situation into ChatGPT. Then ask: “What am I not seeing?” “What pattern do you notice?” “If you were incredibly direct with me, what would you tell me?” Sometimes getting everything out of your head and organized is enough to create clarity. BUILD YOUR DREAM LIFE BACKWARDS Describe your current life. Then describe the life you want. Example: “I’m overwhelmed, my house is cluttered, I don’t have enough energy, and I always feel behind.” Versus: “My home feels calm, I feel strong, I’m organized, I have financial confidence, and my days feel intentional.” Then ask: “Build me the smallest daily and weekly habits that would move me from Version A to Version B.” Now AI becomes a life-design tool. CREATE A DEFAULT HEALTHY DAY Stop making 100 tiny decisions every day. Give AI your schedule and priorities. “I wake up at 5:30, kids leave at 7:45, I work from 8 to 1, I want 10,000 steps, 130 grams of protein, a workout, time outside, and bed by 9:30. Build me the most efficient version of my day.” Now you have a default operating system instead of reinventing your schedule every morning. AUDIT YOUR TIME + MONEY Give AI your spending and say: “I want to free up $2,000 a month without dramatically changing our lifestyle. Show me where you would find it.” Give AI your weekly calendar and say: “My priorities are health, family, income-producing work, and margin. Tell me what should be eliminated, delegated, batched, or moved.” Sometimes the problem isn’t that you need more time or money. You need to use what you already have better. THE BIG IDEA The people getting the best results from AI aren’t necessarily asking better questions. They’re giving better context. Don’t ask: “What’s a healthy dinner?” Ask: “I have 25 minutes, two hungry kids, chicken, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and Greek yogurt. I want something high-protein, kid-friendly, no seed oils, and minimal cleanup.” The better you brief AI… The better it performs. ** Last thoughts ** Imagine carrying around a world-class assistant everywhere you go. Someone who can organize, research, teach, plan, compare, coach, and help you think through almost anything. The goal isn’t to think less. The goal is to spend less time stuck. Less time overwhelmed. Less time researching. And more time executing, creating, taking care of yourself, being with your people, and actually living your life. The next time you think: “I need to figure this out…” Try asking: “How could AI help me figure this out faster?” This is the greatest time to ever be alive and AI can help your life be more efficient and filled with joy if you know how to use it!! /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/42385050

357. The Secret To Supporting Your People In The Most Awesome Way 07/27/2026

357. The Secret To Supporting Your People In The Most Awesome Way I think a lot about how I can best show up and be there for my people. My family and closest friends… my inner circle. I want to be very intentional about how I support them. I realized something recently that I hadn’t pin pointed in this way before. And one of the greatest gifts you can give them isn’t advice… It isn’t solving all of their problems… It’s belief. I think that’s what every single person is really looking for. Someone who believes in them. Someone who’s in their corner. Someone who genuinely wants to see them win. Today we are talking about believing in your people sometimes even more than they believe in themselves. I honestly think that’s what so many people are longing for. To know someone sees something in them they can’t quite see yet. Sometimes people just need to borrow someone else’s belief until they build their own confidence. It looks like this… someone you love says “I have a huge presentation tomorrow.” Instead of… “Oh man… that’s stressful.” Smile and say… “Good thing you’re one of the best presenters I know.” It’s belief in what they are doing and what they care about. By shifting our responses to belief statements, I think we can completely change how people feel after spending time with us. This is the reframe… when you’re in a situation with someone you love and you’re responding to what they have doing on or what they told you about… tell yourself… how can I show how much I believe in them? I think 99% of the time that’s what they actually need and want to hear. Let’s look at some examples. **Starting a business They say: “I’ve been thinking about starting my own business.” Standard response: “Just be careful… most businesses fail.” Your belief statement: “If anyone can figure this out, it’s you. I know it will work because you don’t stop until things do." **Child Before A Big Game They say: “I’m nervous about my game.” Standard response: “Don’t be nervous.” Your belief statement: “Good thing you’re the kind of person who plays their best when it matters. I can’t wait to watch you.” **Tough Day At Work They say: “I don’t know if I’m doing a good job.” Standard response: “I’m sure you’re fine.” Your belief statement: “I’ve watched you solve harder problems than this. I have complete confidence that you’ll figure this out too.” **Trying Something New They say: “I’ve never done anything like this before.” Standard response: “Well… just try your best.” Your belief statement: “Every expert was once doing something for the first time. I think you’re going to surprise yourself.” **Your Spouse Feeling Overwhelmed They say: “I don’t know how I’m going to get everything done.” Standard response: “Yeah… you’ve got a lot on your plate.” Your belief statement: “I know it feels like a lot, but you’re one of the most capable people I know. And we’re a team—we’ll figure it out together.” Let’s lean into these 4 types of belief statements 1. Believe in their ability “You’ve got this.” “You’re ready.” “I trust you.” “You can handle this.” “You’re really good at this.” 2. Believe in their character “You’re incredibly resilient.” “You’re wiser than you think.” “You’re a great leader.” “You’re one of the kindest people I know.” “You’re built for hard things.” 3. Believe in their future “I can’t wait to see what you do.” “You’re just getting started.” “This is going to be part of your success story.” “Your future is bright.” “Big things are ahead.” 4. Believe in them when they can’t “I’ll believe in you until you believe in yourself.” “I see something special in you.” “I wish you could see yourself through my eyes.” “Don’t count yourself out.” “I haven’t lost confidence in you for one second.” Imagine if the people in your life consistently heard responses like these. Imagine how your spouse would walk into work. How your kids would walk into school. How your friends would chase bigger dreams. How much more courage they would have simply because they know there’s someone in their corner who believes in them. You can’t control every outcome for the people you love. But you can control what they hear from you. And maybe the greatest gift you can give someone isn’t having all the answers… Maybe it’s helping them believe they already have what it takes. The reframe… Before you respond to someone… Pause for just one second and ask yourself: “What response would make this person feel more capable?” Not more dependent. Not just more comfortable. More capable. Then respond from that place. Because the best supporters don’t just make people feel better. They make people become better. And maybe that’s one of the greatest gifts we can ever give the people we love. /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/42234945

356. How To Be Awesome At Resetting Fast 07/20/2026

356. How To Be Awesome At Resetting Fast This is a bold statement but I fully believe it. The speed at which you recover from life's setbacks has a bigger impact on your future than almost anything else. Examples … Someone says something super rude. Or you get disappointing news. Or you make a big mistake you're so bummed about. The event lasts a few minutes... but for so many people, the emotional impact lasts for days or longer! I've been thinking a lot about this lately, and I think one of the greatest skills you can develop isn't avoiding difficult moments... It's learning how to recover from them faster. Imagine two people. The exact same upsetting thing happens to both of them. Person A needs seven days to recover. Person B needs seven minutes. Now imagine that happens hundreds of times over the course of a lifetime. Who builds the better life? Today we're talking about one of the most valuable life skills you can develop... How To Be Awesome At Resetting Fast. Because you can't always control what happens to you... But you can absolutely control how long you let it affect you. Stop Measuring Failure... Start Measuring Recovery Time Alex Hormozi talks often about speed. Speed of decisions. Speed of learning. Speed of action. But one thing he demonstrates over and over is speed of recovery. He doesn't pretend successful people avoid problems. He believes they simply spend less time emotionally attached to them. Ask yourself: How long do I stay upset? 10 minutes? 10 hours? 10 days? The longer recovery takes... the more expensive every setback becomes. Great performers compress recovery time. Build Reset Rituals Successful people don't rely on motivation. They have reset systems. Examples: "I had a bad meeting." → Walk outside. "I argued with someone." → Journal. "I skipped my workout." → Schedule tomorrow before bed. "I feel overwhelmed." → Brain dump. The faster your ritual... the faster your recovery. I’ve been through harder. This is not the worst thing that’s ever happened to you. Identity Doesn't Change Because Of One Decision Or Situation Mark Manson talks about identity being built through repeated behaviors rather than dramatic declarations. Environment and consistent actions matter more than forcing yourself through shame. One bad decision doesn't erase years of good ones. One great workout doesn't make you healthy. It's averages. The stock market doesn't go straight up. Neither do you. Hormozi's Philosophy Alex Hormozi says something along these lines all the time: You don't become exceptional by avoiding hard things. You become exceptional because hard things stop surprising you. Your response becomes automatic. Problem? Solve. Mistake? Adjust. Failure? Learn. Move. No drama. Just data. The Compound Effect Of Fast Resets Imagine two people. Both make 200 mistakes this year. Person A Needs seven days to recover. Person B Needs seven minutes. Who wins? Not because they're smarter. Not because they're more talented. Simply because they spend dramatically more days moving forward. That difference compounds over years. Challenge For the next 30 days... Stop trying to be perfect. Instead... Become obsessed with shortening your reset time. Miss your workout? Reset tomorrow. Bad conversation? Don't carry it into the evening. Eat poorly? Next meal. Made a bad decision? Learn. Adjust. Move. Your goal isn't to eliminate mistakes. It's to become someone who never stays down for very long. Because life will keep knocking you off course. The people who build extraordinary lives aren't the ones who never fall... They're the ones who become world-class at getting back up. If you remember one thing from today's episode, let it be this: One bad moment should never become a bad day. One bad day should never become a bad week. One bad week should never become a bad year. Your greatest superpower isn't avoiding setbacks... It's refusing to live there. Reset. Refocus. Take the very next right step. That's how extraordinary lives are built... one fast reset at a time. /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/42156915

355. How To Be Awesome At 5 words not to rush through life 07/17/2026

355. How To Be Awesome At 5 words not to rush through life How often do you find yourself rushing… even when nothing is actually wrong? You're hurrying your kids to get in the car. Speed-walking through the grocery store. Eating lunch while answering emails. Counting down to Friday. Thinking, "I just need to get through today." Somewhere along the way, I think we've started treating ordinary life like it's an emergency. I started saying these 5 words to myself... "This is not an emergency." Today we're going to talk about how to stop living like every single thing is on fire... ...because it isn't. And when you start reminding yourself that this isn't an emergency... you don't just become calmer… you become happier overall. We Have Accidentally Turned Everyday Life Into An Emergency Think about how many times today you probably said... "Hurry." "We're late." "Come on." "We don't have time." "Let's go." Most of us are moving at emergency speed... ...without an emergency. Ask yourself... If someone watched security camera footage of my life... would they think I was constantly responding to disasters? Or just making breakfast? Because sometimes they look exactly the same. Examples We Rush Through Every Day Getting kids ready for school Instead of... "Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!" Imagine saying internally... "This isn't an emergency." Will they still get dressed? Yes. Will yelling make it faster? Usually not. But it definitely changes everyone's morning. Waiting in line We immediately grab our phones. Complain. Get frustrated. Instead... "This isn't an emergency." Maybe it's two extra minutes. Maybe this becomes your breathing break. Traffic Somebody cuts you off. You're late. Heart rate skyrockets. Except... You arriving thirty seconds sooner changes almost nothing. Grocery shopping People rush aisle to aisle. Barely noticing anyone. Never smiling. Never enjoying choosing food they'll feed their family. Life becomes one giant checklist. Cleaning your house Instead of... "I have to get this done." Try... "I GET to create a home my family enjoys." Same task. Different experience. Folding laundry Jay Shetty often talks about mindfulness inside ordinary moments. Laundry isn't stealing your life. Laundry IS your life. These ordinary moments ARE your life. The "Can't Wait Until..." Trap This one is huge. People spend decades saying... "I can't wait until..." The baby sleeps through the night. They're potty trained. They're in kindergarten. Middle school. High school. College. Retirement. Vacation. Friday. Summer. The remodel is finished. When we finally move. When the house is clean. When I lose twenty pounds. Jay Shetty talks often about how our minds live in the future... and miss the only place life actually exists. Today. What If This Was The Good Part? This might be the chapter you'll miss someday. The noisy dinner table. Little baseball cleats by the door. Teenagers asking for rides. Kids needing hugs. Messy kitchens. Dog hair everywhere. The chaos... might actually be the dream. Looking For What's Wrong One thing I've noticed... When we're rushing... our brain becomes a problem detector. Traffic. Mess. Noise. Delays. People moving too slowly. Bad service. Rain. We're constantly scanning for irritation. Instead... What if we asked... What's beautiful about this moment? What would I miss if this disappeared tomorrow? The Brain Finds What It Looks For If you're looking for inconvenience... you'll always find it. If you're looking for joy... you'll find that too. This is something both Mel Robbins and Jay Shetty return to in different ways: attention shapes experience. You don't control every circumstance, but you do have influence over where your mind rests. Different Phases Of Life Young parents Instead of... "I just need bedtime." Think... "This little voice asking for one more story won't last forever." Parents of teenagers Instead of... "I can't wait until they're independent." Think... "One day they'll stop needing me this much." Working professionals Instead of rushing meeting to meeting... Take thirty seconds. Breathe. Drink your coffee while it's hot. Look out the window. Nothing explodes. Entrepreneurs Everything feels urgent. Every email. Every customer. Every notification. Every opportunity. But if we're honest... very few business decisions require panic. Good businesses are built through consistent decisions... not frantic ones. Questions To Ask Yourself Whenever you feel yourself speeding up... Ask: Is someone in danger? Is this actually urgent? Will this matter next week? Can I slow my breathing? Can I speak softer? Can I smile? Can I enjoy this? Can I choose peace instead? My Favorite Reset Whenever I notice myself getting worked up... I literally say... "This is not an emergency." Sometimes out loud. Immediately... My shoulders drop. My breathing slows. My voice softens. I become a better mom. A better wife. A better friend. A better business owner. Not because my circumstances changed... but because my nervous system changed. Tiny Moments That Become Better Waiting for your coffee. Watching your child tie their shoes. Cooking dinner. Folding towels. Driving to volleyball practice. Standing in line at Disneyland. Watching Little League warmups. Listening to your teenager tell a story that takes forever. Walking your dog. Sunsets. Rainstorms. Family dinners. These moments don't need to be escaped. They're the moments we're going to remember. CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK This week... Every single time you notice yourself rushing... Pause. Take one deep breath. And simply say... "This isn't an emergency." Then intentionally slow down by just 10%. Walk slower. Talk slower. Eat slower. Drive calmer. Listen longer. Smile more. You might be surprised how much life you discover in those extra few seconds. Life isn't usually asking us to move faster. It's asking us to be more present. The irony is that we spend so much of life racing toward the future... that we barely experience the life we're actually living. So this week... Give yourself one simple reminder. "This is not an emergency." Because most of the time... it isn't. And when you stop treating ordinary moments like crises... those ordinary moments become extraordinary. I hope this episode helps you slow down & enjoy the beautiful life you're already living. /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/42114560

354. How To Be Awesome At Building Your Personal Health Ecosystem 07/13/2026

354. How To Be Awesome At Building Your Personal Health Ecosystem Feeling great isn't about chasing the next health trend. It's about mastering the fundamentals. It's about building a lifestyle where healthy choices become your normal. Because what you do every day will always matter more than what you do once in a while. I've been studying experts for years and despite coming from different backgrounds, they all point to the same idea... The healthiest people don't just make healthy choices... they've built lives where those choices have become automatic. Today, we're talking about the daily habits that help you feel better, think clearer, have more energy, and become the healthiest version of yourself. Health isn't one habit. It's an ecosystem. When you improve one area, every other area gets easier. Sleep makes workouts easier. Workouts improve mood. Better mood improves relationships. Better relationships reduce stress. Less stress improves sleep. It becomes a positive upward spiral. Get Morning Sun Your body needs to know it's daytime. Morning sunlight helps: • Circadian rhythm • Better sleep that night • More stable cortisol • Better energy • Better mood • Hormone production Go outside. No sunglasses. Even 5–10 minutes can help. Move Every Day Not because you're trying to lose weight. Because humans are designed to move. Walking is one of the most underrated longevity tools. Ideas: • 10,000+ steps • Walking meetings • Walking phone calls • Family walks after dinner Movement isn't punishment. It's medicine. Lift Heavy Things Muscle equals health. Benefits: • Blood sugar control • Longevity • Confidence • Bone density • Hormones • Energy Especially for women after 35. Eat Foods Your Great-Grandparents Would Recognize Choose foods with minimal processing. • Protein first • Fruit • Quality dairy if tolerated • Eggs • Meat • Seafood • Vegetables • Healthy fats Less: • Packaged food • Sugary drinks • Ultra-processed snacks Hydrate Like It Matters Water is important. With electrolytes is even better. Protect Your Brain • Sleep • Learning • Hobbies • Gratitude • Nature • Social connection • Limiting endless scrolling • Managing stress • Breathwork • Purpose What are you feeding your brain every day? Build Real Relationships Good relationships. Family dinners. Friendships. Community. Belonging. Health isn't just physical. Have Something You're Excited About Most adults accidentally quit playing. • Golf • Painting • Surfing • Gardening • Reading • Baseball • Cooking Adults need play too. Practice Delayed Gratification Modern life trains us for: • DoorDash • Amazon • TikTok • Constant dopamine But confidence comes from keeping promises to yourself. Examples: "I'll work out before I eat." "I'll finish my work before Netflix." "I'll read before social media." Build Your Environment Don't rely on motivation. Design your house. Ideas: Healthy snacks visible. Weights in the garage. Walking shoes by the door. Water bottle everywhere. Phone charger outside the bedroom. Sunlight first thing. Make healthy easier than unhealthy. Teach Your Kids These Habits The greatest inheritance isn't money. It's health habits. Imagine raising kids who simply believe: • We move. • We eat protein. • We go outside. • We don't complain about exercise. • We eat dinner together. • We get enough sleep. • We speak kindly to ourselves. My Daily Health Checklist Every day I try to hit these: ☐ Morning sunlight ☐ Walk ☐ Lift weights ☐ Eat plenty of protein ☐ Fruit ☐ Hydrate ☐ Spend time outside ☐ Read ☐ Family meal ☐ Gratitude ☐ Quality sleep ☐ Laugh ☐ Move again after dinner The goal isn't perfection. It's becoming the kind of person who naturally takes care of themselves. You don't need 100 new habits. You probably need 10 simple ones that you repeat for the next 20 years. Because when you feel better... You think better. You parent better. You lead better. You love better. And that's really what being awesome is all about. /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/42090590

353. How To Be Awesome At Designing The Second Half Of Your Year 07/09/2026

353. How To Be Awesome At Designing The Second Half Of Your Year We’re officially halfway through the year. Picture this year as a book, half of the pages are filled, half are blank. Ask yourself this question… “If I ended this year having done __________…” Or… “If I ended this year feeling __________…” …I would look back and say this was a wildly successful year. That’s your destination. Now your job is simple. Design the next six months to get there. It’s not easy, but it’s simple. Today isn’t about beating yourself up over the first half of the year. It’s about making sure you are very intentional about the second half. Welcome to your official Mid-Year Audit. Let’s go! ⸻ PART 1: THE HALFTIME SPEECH Think about every great coach. Nobody waits until the season is over to make adjustments. They stop at halftime. They look at what’s working. They look at what’s not. Then they make changes. Life deserves the same approach. ⸻ PART 2: WHAT’S WORKING? Ask yourself: • What habits have actually improved my life? • What routines are creating momentum? • What relationships are making me better? • What should I absolutely keep doing for the rest of the year? Don’t change things that are already working. Double down on them. ⸻ PART 3: WHAT ISN’T WORKING? What’s costing you time? Energy? Peace? Health? Money? Ask yourself… “If I keep living exactly like I have for the past six months… …where will I end up?” If you don’t like the answer… Today’s the day to pivot. ⸻ PART 4: WHAT DOES JULY-YOU KNOW THAT JANUARY-YOU DIDN’T? I LOVE this prompt. January-you had hopes. July-you has evidence. Ask yourself: • What surprised me? • What lessons did I learn? • What assumptions were wrong? • What do I know now that I wish I’d known six months ago? Wisdom only matters if you use it. ⸻ PART 5: YOUR BIGGEST WINS We rarely celebrate ourselves enough. Write down: • Biggest accomplishment • Biggest proud moment • Biggest risk you took • Biggest relationship win • Biggest health win Momentum comes from remembering you’ve already done hard things. ⸻ PART 6: YOUR BIGGEST FAILURES Not to beat yourself up. To learn. Ask: What failed? Why? What did it teach me? What will I never do again? Failures are only expensive if you don’t learn from them. ⸻ PART 7: FINISH THE SENTENCE Now come back to the question. “If I ended this year having done…” “If I ended this year feeling…” What is the ONE thing that would make December 31st feel incredible? Maybe it’s… • Feeling healthy again • Becoming financially free • Building a stronger marriage • Becoming more present with your kids • Finally launching your business • Feeling peaceful No more than 3!! ⸻ PART 8: REVERSE ENGINEER IT If that’s December… What has to happen by… November? October? September? August? Next Monday? Tomorrow? Today? Success isn’t built in December. It’s built on Tuesday mornings. ⸻ PART 9: CHECK YOUR CALENDAR Jesse Itzler says your calendar tells the truth. Not your goals. Not your vision board. Your calendar. Ask: Does my calendar reflect the person I’m trying to become? Or the person I’ve accidentally become? Because what gets scheduled… Gets lived. ⸻ PART 10: DON’T WAIT UNTIL JANUARY One of the biggest mistakes people make is believing they need a fresh year. You don’t. You need a fresh decision. You still have 182 days. That’s enough time to change your body. Strengthen your marriage. Grow your business. Repair relationships. Learn a new skill. Completely change the trajectory of your life. ⸻ CLOSING CHALLENGE Today, I want you to grab a notebook. Write these seven questions: • What’s working? • What’s not working? • What does July-me know that January-me didn’t? • What am I most proud of? • What did I learn from my biggest failure? • If I ended this year having ________, it would be a wildly successful year. • What needs to happen this week to make that inevitable? Then remember this… The first half of the year gave you feedback. The second half is where you decide what to do with it. CHEERS to your most awesome second half!! /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/42027035

352. How To Be Awesome At Recentering So You Don't Miss The Good Stuff 07/07/2026

352. How To Be Awesome At Recentering So You Don't Miss The Good Stuff I took a little break from podcasting and social media and to sort of recenter. To reorganize, focus on a few priorities without distractions and make sure I wasn’t missing the best parts of life. There are a zillion podcasts you can listen to, I wanted to share what’s ahead and the value of this podcast and why it’s different than others. Leaning into how we can continually learn and grow to feel fulfilled, to be healthy, to create the best home environment, to continue to challenge and push ourselves, to be proactive about or healthy and to prioritize longevity… all of it. My favorite thing is to learn how to be more awesome myself, then share all of the best things I’ve learned. I’m so grateful for this platform that gives space for that! You know when you retreat then sort of come back to your routine, you have all of these new thoughts and ideas that you are super clear on that make your life better. Like when you go on a nice long vacation except this was like totally the opposite for me… I was far from vacation, I was cleaning out sheds, shelves and my entire garage for weeks. But same same. Thank you for coming back to this podcast and welcome back - today is about re-centering so you don’t miss the best parts of life. Let’s dive back into things that seem very true… Let’s not compromise what we want to appease people socially. Don't think things you don’t want to do. You have 4,000 weekends… you have to be so aware of how much time you have and not waste it. Thoughts… We have far less time than we think. Four thousand weekends. That’s roughly what we get. Every invitation. Every obligation. Every Saturday. It’s spending one of them. That doesn’t mean become selfish. It means become intentional. ⸻ Stop saying yes because it makes other people comfortable. One of the biggest ways we waste life is doing things we secretly don’t want to do. Going because everyone else is going. Buying because everyone else bought it. Living according to everyone else’s expectations. I don’t want that anymore. ⸻ Build a life you don’t need to escape from. If you constantly need vacations to recover from your normal life… Maybe your normal life needs redesigning. That hit me hard. Instead of escaping… What if we simply designed a better everyday life? ⸻ Freedom is the real luxury. Not bigger houses. Not nicer cars. Freedom. Freedom over your calendar. Freedom over your mornings. Freedom over your attention. Freedom to spend Tuesday afternoon with your kids. That’s wealth. ⸻ Your environment quietly shapes your future. The people you’re around. The conversations you have. The media you consume. The clutter in your garage. The clutter on your phone. All of it is shaping your thinking. That’s one reason I cleaned everything. I wasn’t organizing my garage. I was organizing my mind. ⸻ The best goals create freedom. Sometimes we chase goals that only create bigger obligations. I want goals that create more margin. More health. More energy. More family dinners. More adventure. More peace. If the goal steals your life… It’s probably the wrong goal. ⸻ You don’t become happier by getting everything. You become happier by wanting less. Gratitude isn’t settling. It’s appreciating what you’ve already built while still growing. You can be deeply ambitious… and deeply grateful. Those two things can absolutely coexist. ⸻ That’s really what this little break reminded me. Life isn’t asking us to do more. It’s asking us to become more intentional. Protect your weekends. Protect your family. Protect your health. Protect your attention. Protect your peace. Because the best parts of life aren’t usually found by adding more. They’re found by clearing away everything that never mattered in the first place. And that’s exactly what I hope this podcast continues to help all of us do… Learn together… Grow together… And become just a little more awesome at everything. /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/41999635

351. How To Be Awesome At Reshaping Your Identity In 7 Days! 04/23/2026

351. How To Be Awesome At Reshaping Your Identity In 7 Days! I learned the craziest life lesson this week, and I cannot believe it took me 44 years on the planet to actually realize this. I’m so excited to share it because I think, in some way, it applies to everybody in at least one area of life. For me, this shift came through organization. I’ve always told myself that I’m a creative person. I’m always building things, creating things, and planning adventures, so I’m not organized. I’m creative, not structured. But here’s what I realized: my comfort zone was actually a cage I put myself in without even realizing it. And the wildest part is this: in a very short period of time, you can completely change how you see yourself. You don’t have to get to the finish line. You just have to start doing the things that person would do. For me, that looked like purging and organizing my house in a completely different way, in the way an organized person would. And as I did that, I started to change my identity. I began to feel like an organized person, even though I’m still far from finishing the project. This applies to so many areas of life: getting healthy, starting something new, exercising, getting a better job, improving communication. Whatever it is for you, the question becomes this: are you labeling yourself in a way that’s actually a cage, just because it feels comfortable? It’s incredibly self-limiting. But the best part is how quickly you can flip it. I can’t even believe how different I feel today compared to just one week ago in this one area of my life. And that shift spills into everything else. You feel more motivated, more inspired, and more aligned with the person you want to be. Today, we’re diving into the ways we put ourselves in cages without realizing it, and how simple it is to flip the script and redefine yourself. With the internet and social media, we can learn how to do almost anything for free. So why can’t we become more organized, more fit, more capable, or better in any area we choose? Think about the labels we casually accept: I’m always late. I’m a hot mess in the morning. I could never get a better job. I’m out of shape. I’m terrible at going to bed on time. I’m bad at remembering names. I’m a nagging wife. Those “truths” are often just cages. Cages we built, and then lived inside, without ever questioning them. And the wildest part? They feel comfortable. Because once you decide, “This is just who I am,” you stop challenging it. You stop trying to change. You stop expecting more from yourself. That’s where it becomes limiting. The shift that changed everything for me was simple. I didn’t become organized overnight. My house isn’t perfect. I’m nowhere near the finish line. But I started acting like an organized person. I purged differently. I created systems. I focused on finishing small areas instead of jumping around. I made decisions faster. Most importantly, I started asking myself, “What would an organized person do right now?” And then I did that. Within days, not months or years, I started to feel like an organized person. That’s what blew my mind. We tend to think we need results before we can claim an identity. I’ll feel organized when my house is done. I’ll feel fit when I lose the weight. I’ll feel confident when I reach the goal. But it’s actually the opposite. Identity doesn’t come from the finish line. It comes from repeated actions. If you consistently do what that type of person would do, you become that person, even if you’re still in the middle of the process. So where are you labeling yourself? I’m not disciplined. I’m bad with money. I’m not athletic. I’m awkward socially. I’m not good at following through. What if those aren’t truths, but just stories you’ve repeated long enough that they feel real? And even deeper, what if they’re comfortable? Because labels remove responsibility. If “I’m just not organized,” then I don’t have to try. If “I’m not a workout person,” then I don’t have to push myself. It gives you an out, but it also keeps you stuck. Here’s how you break out of the cage. You don’t need a full life overhaul. You don’t need a complicated plan. You don’t need to wait for motivation. You just need to start doing what that version of you would do. Ask yourself: What would a healthy person do today? What would a confident person say right now? What would an organized person do with this space? What would the highest-performing version of me choose in this moment? Then do that one thing. Not perfectly. Not forever. Just right now. What surprised me most is how fast this works. Your brain starts collecting evidence immediately. You organize one drawer, that’s evidence. You go for one walk, that’s evidence. You follow through on one promise, that’s evidence. And your identity starts catching up to your actions. You stop feeling like you’re pretending. You start feeling like, “This is actually who I am now.” And it doesn’t stop there. When you shift in one area, it spills into everything. When I started feeling organized, I felt more clear, more in control, and more capable. That energy showed up in my work, my parenting, my routines, and my mindset. Because you start to trust yourself. And when you trust yourself, everything changes. So here’s the question to sit with: Where have you put yourself in a cage without realizing it? And what would it look like to step out of it today? Not perfectly. Not completely. Just with one action. Here’s your challenge: Pick one area, just one. For the next seven days, stop labeling yourself. Instead, start acting like the person you want to become. You don’t need permission. You don’t need a new plan. You just need to decide, “I’m not staying in this cage anymore.” I cannot believe how different I feel today than I did one week ago. Nothing in my external world is fully done. But internally, everything has shifted. And that’s available to you too, faster than you think. /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/40993365

350. How To Be Awesome At Eliminating Drama From Your Life 03/30/2026

350. How To Be Awesome At Eliminating Drama From Your Life If you are someone that sometimes gets caught up in drama… this podcast is going to be so great for you. The sneaky thing about getting involved in drama is that it doesnt feel like it’s taking anything away from you… but its actually taking away so much. First, the time… time spent on drama is time not spent on other things. And other things that make you feel alive and bring you joy… or that feel like progress towards your goals. Simply a minute spent doing one thing is a minute not spent doing something else. And the toll it takes on our headspace is so sneaky too. It takes us immediately out of having a positive, growth mindset. It’s a negative spiral no matter how you shape it. It also breeds this feeling that you have to have an opinion about everyone and everything. I think it’s the most freeing thing ever to see something and say “good for her, not for me”… because it likely has nothing to do with you or anything that truly matters to you so why spend any energy on it. Energy goes where attention flows and drama is negative energy. It creeps over to so many areas of our life so we have to just get rid of it. Today we are making a plan for eliminating drama from our lives because we just don’t have time for it. Drama can feel small in the moment… but it quietly steals your time, energy, peace, confidence, and momentum. A lot of the things that drain us most are not the big life events… they’re the little unnecessary emotional leaks we keep allowing in. This episode is all about recognizing where drama is sneaking into your life, why it’s so costly, and how to become the kind of person who protects their peace, stays focused, and puts their energy toward what actually matters. 1. Drama Feels Harmless… But It’s Expensive • Drama rarely announces itself as “a huge waste of time.” • It often shows up as: • talking about other people • overanalyzing situations • replaying conversations • texting about things that don’t deserve your energy • obsessing over social media, friendships, or someone else’s choices • It can feel entertaining, validating, or even “important” in the moment. • But underneath it all, it’s usually just distraction. • One of the biggest mindset shifts: • Just because something gets your attention doesn’t mean it deserves your energy. A minute spent in drama is a minute not spent building a life you actually love. 2. Drama Steals Your Time • Time spent consumed by drama is time not spent on: • your health • your goals • your family • your work • your joy • your peace • It’s not always the “big dramatic moments” that hurt us most. • Often it’s the daily little distractions that slowly pull us off track. • Tiny moments of wasted emotional energy add up fast. Examples: • Spending 45 minutes texting about what someone said instead of going on your walk. • Losing an hour spiraling after seeing something online that irritated you. • Replaying a conversation in your head all day instead of focusing on your work. • Letting one annoying interaction ruin your mood for the next five hours. If you want a bigger life, you have to protect your minutes. 3. Drama Destroys Your Headspace Drama doesn’t just take your time… it changes your mental state. The second you enter drama, you often leave: • gratitude • possibility • creativity • momentum • emotional steadiness It puts you into: • judgment • comparison • frustration • negativity • emotional reactivity It becomes a mental loop that is hard to shut off. What Drama Sounds Like In Your Head: • “Did you hear what she said?” • “Why would they do that?” • “I can’t believe this.” • “What does that mean?” • “Now I’m annoyed.” • “I should say something.” • “Can you believe her?” Drama is rarely just a moment… it becomes a mindset. 4. Drama Pulls You Out Of A Growth Mindset A healthy mindset asks: • What can I learn? • What can I build? • What matters most right now? • What kind of person do I want to become? Drama asks: • Who’s wrong? • Who’s annoying? • What do I think about this? • How can I react to this? • One mindset builds your future. • The other keeps you stuck in emotional noise. The Difference: Growth mindset = forward Drama mindset = sideways You cannot build a powerful life while constantly getting pulled into low-level emotional chaos. 5. Drama Makes You Feel Like You Need An Opinion On Everything • This is one of the sneakiest ways drama enters our lives. • Social media especially can make it feel like: • you should comment on everything • you should judge everything • you should react to everything • you should care about everything • But honestly… you don’t. • Not everything deserves your mental real estate. One Of The Most Freeing Phrases Ever: “Good for her, not for me.” Why This Is So Powerful: • It lets you release judgment. • It keeps you in your lane. • It allows people to do what they do without making it your emotional business. • It creates peace, confidence, and detachment in the healthiest way. Examples: • Someone parents differently than you → Good for her, not for me. • Someone spends money differently than you → Good for her, not for me. • Someone posts differently than you → Good for her, not for me. • Someone chooses a lifestyle you would never choose → Good for her, not for me. Freedom comes when you stop believing everything around you requires your emotional participation. 6. Energy Goes Where Attention Flows Whatever you repeatedly focus on will shape: • your mood • your mindset • your habits If your attention is constantly on: • gossip • negativity • conflict • comparison • irritation • Then that becomes the emotional environment you live in. Positive Reframe: What if instead your attention went toward: • getting stronger • creating a beautiful home • building a business • being more present with your kids • becoming more emotionally mature • making your life more fun • becoming the healthiest, happiest, most grounded version of you Attention is not neutral. It is shaping you. 7. Drama Leaks Into Every Area Of Your Life Drama doesn’t stay neatly in one category. It spills into: • your mood at home • your patience with your kids • your marriage • your motivation • your workouts • your confidence • your sleep • your productivity • What seems like “just one annoying thing” often affects far more than we realize. Real Life Examples: • You get irritated by something online and then snap at your family. • You get caught in friend drama and suddenly feel emotionally drained all week. • You get wrapped up in other people’s problems and lose motivation for your own goals. • You start your day in comparison and end it feeling behind in your own life. Small emotional leaks create big life consequences. 8. Protecting Your Peace Is A Skill Peace is not something that just magically happens. It is something you build through: • boundaries • discipline • awareness • emotional maturity • intentional choices You don’t “accidentally” become a peaceful person. You become one by deciding: • what gets access to you • what gets your time • what gets your emotional energy • what belongs in your life and what doesn’t A peaceful life is usually a well-protected life. 9. How To Eliminate Drama From Your Life A. Stop Feeding It • Don’t text about it. • Don’t replay it. • Don’t stalk it. • Don’t ask for more details. • Don’t emotionally rehearse it. B. Ask: “Does This Actually Matter?” • Will this matter in a week? • In a month? • In a year? • Is this worth my peace? C. Get Back Into Your Own Lane Redirect your attention back to: • your goals • your home • your health • your family • your peace • your next right step D. Use Better Language Instead of: • “Can you believe this?” Try: • “That’s not for me.” • “Not my lane.” • “Not worth my energy.” • “I’m protecting my peace.” • “I’m not available for that.” E. Build A Life You’re Excited To Focus On • The more meaningful your own life becomes, the less interesting drama becomes. • People with purpose have less time for nonsense. Drama loses its power when you stop feeding it your attention. 10. What You Gain When You Let Drama Go When you eliminate drama, you make room for: • more peace • more clarity • more emotional stability • more joy • more confidence • more energy • more self-respect • more progress • more presence • more freedom You Become The Kind Of Person Who: • doesn’t get easily thrown off • protects their peace • keeps their eyes on their own life • stays grounded • has emotional discipline • feels lighter and freer A drama-free life is not boring… it’s powerful. 11. Challenge For This Week This week, notice: • what keeps pulling your energy • what conversations leave you feeling heavy • what people, habits, or patterns create unnecessary emotional chaos • where you’re giving too much attention to things that don’t deserve it Then ask yourself: “What would my life feel like if I stopped feeding this?” And maybe even more importantly: “What could I build with all the energy I get back?” You do not need to attend every argument. You do not need to carry every opinion. You do not need to emotionally involve yourself in everything around you. You are allowed to protect your peace. You are allowed to stay in your lane. You are allowed to build a life that feels so good, so intentional, and so full… that drama no longer fits there. Because the truth is: Drama takes away way more than it gives. And your energy is far too valuable to waste. /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/40672280

349. One Awesome Question To Unlock The Blueprint Of Your Most Fulfilling Life 03/12/2026

349. One Awesome Question To Unlock The Blueprint Of Your Most Fulfilling Life One question in this podcast… just one. I think it’s one of the most powerful questions we can ask ourselves and if we really listen to the answer, it can be the unlock to your big dreams, no exaggeration. Here it is…. What would you do if you knew you could not fail? Because the truth is… the answer to that question is the blueprint for the life you’re actually meant to live. But most people never chase it. Most people talk themselves out of their dreams before they ever take a single step. They convince themselves they’re being “realistic.” Someone else tells them it’s not practical. They worry about what people will think. And slowly… they slide into autopilot. They go through the motions. They do what’s expected of them. But deep down… there’s this feeling that there’s more life available to them than the one they’re currently living. That is exactly what we are going to unpack and discover today. If failure was impossible… if embarrassment didn’t exist… if you knew with certainty that things would work out… what would you go after? What would you build? What would you start? What would you say yes to? Because the truth is… the answer to that question is the blueprint for the life you’re actually meant to live. But most people never chase it. Most people talk themselves out of their dreams before they ever take a single step. They convince themselves they’re being “realistic.” Someone else tells them it’s not practical. They worry about what people will think. And slowly… they slide into autopilot. They go through the motions. They do what’s expected of them. But deep down… there’s this quiet feeling that there’s more life available to them than the one they’re currently living. I talk to people all the time who feel this way. They say things like: “I feel like I’m capable of more.” “I feel like there’s something bigger I should be doing.” “I just don’t know what that thing is.” But most of the time… they actually do know. The answer is sitting right there in the response to that one question: What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? Today’s episode is about getting honest with that answer… and using it to unlock the next level of your life. ***Most People Live on Autopilot A lot of people don’t consciously design their lives. They drift. They follow the path that seems safe or expected: • Go to school • Get a job • Follow the same routines • Do what everyone else is doing And years pass. One day they wake up and realize they’ve been living reactively instead of intentionally. The scary thing about autopilot is that it feels comfortable… but it slowly disconnects you from your real potential. The question “What would you do if you couldn’t fail?” interrupts that autopilot. It forces you to think differently. ***Fear Is the Real Decision Maker for Most People When people answer this question honestly, something interesting happens. The first answer that pops into their head is usually the real dream. But then almost immediately… the mind starts negotiating. You hear thoughts like: “That’s unrealistic.” “I’m too old for that.” “What would people think?” “I don’t know how to do that.” This is where fear quietly takes control. Fear disguises itself as logic. But in reality, it’s just protecting you from discomfort. The purpose of this exercise is to temporarily remove fear from the equation so you can see the truth. ***The Answer Reveals Your Real Direction Here’s what’s powerful about this question. Your answer is not random. It’s not just a fantasy. It’s usually a clue pointing directly toward your next level. Maybe it’s: • Starting the business you’ve been thinking about • Writing the book you keep imagining • Getting into the best shape of your life • Moving somewhere new • Creating something meaningful • Changing careers • Taking a massive leap that scares you The dream exists because part of you knows it’s possible. You don’t imagine things that are completely outside the realm of your potential. ***Most People Talk Themselves Out of the Life They Want The saddest part is that people abandon their dream before they even try. They reject themselves before the world ever has the chance to. They assume failure. They assume criticism. They assume it won’t work. So instead of chasing the big dream… they shrink it. They make it smaller. They make it safer. And they slowly start living a version of life that’s far below what they’re capable of. ***The Real Goal Is Not Certainty... It’s Movement The truth is… you never get to eliminate failure. No one does. But you can stop letting fear make the decisions. The people who create extraordinary lives aren’t fearless. They simply move forward as if the outcome is possible. They take the first step. Then the next. Then the next. They act like the version of themselves who already believes it will work. And that momentum starts to change everything. ***Start Acting Like That Future Version of You Think about the version of you who has already achieved the dream. The person who started the thing. Built the thing. Finished the thing. That version of you makes different decisions. They think differently. They move differently. They don’t wait for perfect conditions. They start. Your job isn’t to have the entire path figured out. Your job is to start behaving like that version of you today. ***Here’s the truth. Your dreams are not random. They’re signals. They’re clues about who you’re capable of becoming. But most people ignore them because they’re afraid of failing. So they stay where it’s safe. They stay where it’s predictable. They stay where nothing changes. But the people who build extraordinary lives do something different. They ask the question. They listen to the answer. And then they start moving toward it… even if it’s messy… even if it’s uncertain. So I’ll leave you with the same question we started with: If you knew you couldn’t fail… what would you do? Because the moment you get honest about that answer… you start seeing the version of your life that’s actually possible. And the real magic happens when you decide to start moving toward it. /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/40408370

348. How To Be Awesome At Family Traditions 02/27/2026

348. How To Be Awesome At Family Traditions The idea of traditions can feel heavy and like once you do it you’re stuck doing them forever… I wanted to do a fullll podcast episode that would give you lots of ideas that feel light and fun and can be so special to your family. Things that make you all feel more connected… and that feel so unique and important to your family. It’s easy for parenting to feel like a constant sprint sometimes… school, sports, meals, naps… it’s a refreshing change to lean into special things that your family does. I realized how precious this is when one of my kids wrote a little paper about one of our traditions in 1st grade. You realize… this is the stuff they remember and the resinates deep. This whole thing is about pausing these busy life days we are all living and thinking about emotional anchors we can create throughout the year. Traditions don’t have to be rigid. They don’t have to be expensive. And they definitely don’t have to be perfect. Today we’re talking about a fresh way to think about family traditions: Some traditions you repeat every year Some you rotate Some you try once and just remember Some you write down so your family builds its own memory playbook Because what kids remember most isn’t perfection… it’s connection. HOLIDAY TRADITIONS The goal here isn’t more pressure. It’s creating emotional anchors in the year. VALENTINE’S DAY TRADITIONS Love notes on door After dinner game Decorate Valentine boxes & make notes for each other Secret Santa but Valentine style Blow up heart with balls and prizes to find inside Kids serve you dinner on Valentine’s Kids go out to dinner with you on Valentine’s HALLOWEEN TRADITIONS Say Trick Or Treat at the front door on Halloween in Costume Do family costumes and everyone plans them together Decorate the inside and/or outside of the house in a certain theme or go all out together Give out something specific like full size candy bars Set-up a game for trick or treaters to play to win an extra candy Pumpkin carving or pumpkin painting - invite everyone over THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS Gratitude time capsules, write notes and open them the next year Family volunteer Saturday Everyone puts what they are most thankful for in a hat and everyone guesses who said what Wear “thankful” shirts Family interview night, record what everyone is most thankful for - especially grandparents Coloring page to color all day on kids table CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS Put lights around your neighborhood on Christmas Eve Ornament tradition, collecting special ones when you travel or making them Cutting down or picking out tree together right after thanksgiving Advent calendars Reindeer food Drive to see Christmas lights Decorate Christmas cookies Matching PJs FOURTH OF JULY TRADITIONS Do something nice for a veteran or someone that helps our country or community Stop by fire station with breakfast or something nice USA pride anything - decorate car windows, we do our golf cart Find neighborhood event at a park or create one NEW YEAR’S EVE TRADITIONS Family Vision Board Night Bang pots and pans Highlights of the year jar in kitchen- add to it throughout the year and read at end of year NY planning and goal setting Write a letter to yourself of what would make you consider next year a big success, if what happened, if you felt like what Watch the ball drop together with blowers Plan vacations for the year BIRTHDAY TRADITIONS (FOR KIDS AND PARENTS) Birthday breakfast interview... ask the same five questions every year Go around the table and do full toasts about why you love the bday person Everyone decorates their room before they wake up Presents first thing in the morning Smash cake in the face One present from each person in the family One nice thoughtful card from each person in the family MONTHLY TRADITIONS One long Sunday dinner with games New experience day - try one new thing you have never done before One service project day, or just a few hours Hike, outdoor long walk together FAMILY DINNER TRADITIONS Rose, Thorn, Bud — best part, challenge, what you’re excited about Theme Dinner Nights with music and food from different countries THE TRADITION NOTEBOOK IDEA Instead of forcing traditions to be permanent, create a small family notebook where you write down ideas you tried… funny moments… things you want to repeat someday. This removes pressure and keeps the magic. Keep it somewhere easy like kitchen or nightstand. Traditions evolve as your family grows. Traditions are not about doing more. They’re about choosing moments that slow life down… even just a little. You don’t need to create ten new traditions this year. You don’t need Pinterest-perfect ideas. Start with one small thing that feels natural to your family. Maybe it lasts one year… maybe it becomes something your kids talk about forever. The real goal isn’t perfection. It’s creating a feeling… a rhythm… a sense that no matter how busy life gets, your family has small anchors that bring you back to each other. And over time, those moments become the story of your family. /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/40246475

347. How To Be Awesome At Planning Every Meal In Advance 02/24/2026

347. How To Be Awesome At Planning Every Meal In Advance Today we are talking about approaching one thing you do in a new way… that will positively benefit your life in lots of ways. It’s the way you plan your meals. It’s the shift of thinking about food or meals when you start to feel hungry or when it’s about time to eat… to thinking about meals ahead of time.. sometimes a few hours and other times a few days before. It’s actually EASIER than doing it last minute because you can plan for a few meals at once rather than each meal like a fire drill when its time to eat… it can be cheaper because you aren’t having everything delivered and it’s way healthier because we know home cooked meals if done right, are usually the best for you. We all know we’re going to eat today. We know roughly when we’re going to eat today. So it doesn’t make sense to deal with it at the last minute…. when you’re starving, and stressed to get something going and often end up eating much later than you want to. This episode isn’t about telling you what to eat. Because of course, do what you want. It’s a really helpful chat I think about how to think differently about eating so you stay aligned with your goals, your health, your energy… and honestly your peace of mind. ***The Problem Isn’t Cravings… It’s Lack of Planning*** Most people think they “fell off” because of willpower. But most of the time? It’s not cravings. It’s not discipline. It’s poor planning. You didn’t think about lunch… You didn’t prep dinner… You showed up somewhere starving… and suddenly you’re stuck with whatever options exist. And then you feel frustrated… not because you wanted that food… but because you didn’t plan ahead. When you change the way you think about meals… everything shifts. *** The Mindset Shift… Always Be Thinking One Meal Ahead*** Always be thinking about your next meal before you need it. Not obsessively… just intentionally. Ask yourself: • What am I eating next? • Where will I be? • Will there be options I actually want? • Do I need to prep something or bring something? This one shift removes: last-minute stress decision fatigue random eating you regret overspending on delivery You stop reacting… and start operating on purpose. ***My Personal Food Philosophy (Without Telling You How To Eat)*** For me personally, I eat very specifically because that’s when I feel my best. Mostly single-ingredient foods… Organic fruits and vegetables… Grass-fed meats… Organic eggs… raw cheese… rice… pasta… chicken… High protein, lower carbs… zero refined sugar… minimal processed ingredients. Kind of carnivore-ish with fruits, honey, berries, dates — foods that actually fuel me. But listen… this podcast is not about copying how I eat. You should eat in a way that makes you feel energized and aligned. The real takeaway is this: Whatever your style is… planning ahead protects it. ***Tactical Strategies That Make This Easy*** 1. Cook Once, Eat Twice Dinner isn’t just dinner… it’s tomorrow’s lunch. Make extra on purpose. Future you will be grateful when lunch is already solved. 2. Pre-Decide Your “Default Meals” Have a short list of meals you rotate. Less thinking… more consistency. Decision fatigue disappears when meals become automatic. 3. Think About Your Schedule Like a Food Map Look at your day and ask: Am I driving somewhere long? Am I going somewhere with limited options? Do I need snacks? Should I eat before I go? Planning food is really just planning logistics. 4. Bring Food Without Making It Complicated A cooler bag… simple containers… prepped proteins… fruit… dates… Not fancy. Just intentional. 5. Make Eating Out an Event — Not a Reaction For me, eating out is something I enjoy intentionally. Not something I fall into because I didn’t think ahead. That small mindset shift changes your relationship with food entirely. ***The Hidden Benefits Nobody Talks About*** Planning meals ahead doesn’t just change what you eat… It changes your whole day. You save time. You save money. You avoid DoorDash panic orders. You reduce mental clutter. You feel calmer because decisions are already made. And honestly… You feel proud of yourself because your actions match your goals. ***The Bigger Picture*** This isn’t really about food. It’s about living intentionally. When you plan your meals… you’re saying: “I’m not leaving my health up to chance.” You’re not reacting to hunger… you’re designing your life. And that energy spills into everything else: Your workouts. Your focus. Your confidence. Look at your day the night before! Think about what meals you (and your family if you have one) will eat the next day. It changes how it all goes!! This one shift might sound small… But it completely changes how you show up in your body and your life. And that’s awesome!! /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/40209860

346. Your Pep Talk For An Awesome Mindset 02/20/2026

345. Bloodwork Every 90 Days For Awesome Preventative Health 02/02/2026

345. Bloodwork Every 90 Days For Awesome Preventative Health I get my blood work done every 90 days and I swear it’s the ultimate tip for health in the short term and in the long term and just feeling your best on he daily. So, today I’m going to try to convince you to do the same. Because there is a huge difference between being “not sick” and being truly healthy and if you aren’t getting your bloodwork done at least once a year, you really don’t know what’s going on. Most people only get blood work done when something is wrong. When they feel bad. When they are exhausted. When a symptom won’t go away. When a doctor orders it because something already happened. Instead of doing it reactively, we are talking about doing it proactively. How can you know what your body needs? What supplements or adjustments to your lifestyle… it’s almost impossible without bloodwork. It tells you how your hormones are functioning. How inflamed your body is. How well you are absorbing nutrients. How your cholesterol is trending. How stressed your nervous system is. How your metabolism is working. How your immune system is functioning. Today’s episode is about why doing blood work every 90 days can completely change your relationship with your health, how the top longevity experts think about tracking biomarkers, how it helps you personalize supplements and lifestyle instead of guessing, and how it allows you to catch problems early before they become a real problem. Let’s go! Your blood work is your internal dashboard. It’s crazy that most people are driving their body blind!! I do full blood work every 90 days and I swear by it. I’m going to break it all down today. Every 90 days I sit down with my functional medicine doctor, Dr. Singler, and we go through everything. We look at what’s trending up. What’s trending down. What needs support. What needs to be addressed. We adjust supplements. We talk about lifestyle changes. We sometimes talk about peptides. We look at stress markers like cortisol. We look at hormones. We look at inflammation. We look at cholesterol. We look at nutrient deficiencies. It’s not just “do you have a disease.” It’s “what is your body asking for.” And that quarterly check-in has become one of the most powerful forms of self-care I do. Today’s episode is about why doing blood work every 90 days can completely change your relationship with your health, how the top longevity experts think about tracking biomarkers, how it helps you personalize supplements and lifestyle instead of guessing, and how it allows you to catch problems early before they become diagnoses. Because knowledge is power. And when it comes to your health, awareness is leverage. ***Why the Best Health and Longevity Experts Obsess Over Biomarkers When you listen to people like Peter Attia, Andrew Huberman, and leaders in longevity medicine, one theme is constant. You can’t manage what you don’t measure. They talk constantly about biomarkers. Blood markers. Hormones. Cholesterol. Glucose. Inflammation. Nutrients. Stress markers. Not because numbers are the goal. Because trends tell the truth. You don’t need to wait until something is “out of range” to take action. You can see patterns forming. You can see directions your health is moving. You can intervene early. Longevity is not built by reacting to disease. Longevity is built by managing risk decades before disease shows up. Blood work lets you see inside the body instead of guessing from the outside. Energy, mood, sleep, weight, anxiety, motivation, focus, hormones, immune function… all of it leaves fingerprints in your labs. *** Why Every 90 Days Is a Sweet Spot Doing blood work every 90 days creates a rhythm. It’s long enough for meaningful changes to occur. It’s short enough to catch problems early. It’s frequent enough to personalize your approach. This cadence allows you to: • See how supplements are actually working • Know if lifestyle changes are helping • Track hormones as they shift • Monitor cholesterol trends • Watch inflammation markers • Identify deficiencies before symptoms • See how stress is impacting your body It turns health into an ongoing relationship instead of a once-a-year appointment. Rather than living on autopilot, it becomes a quarterly check-in. “How is my body actually doing?” “What does it need right now?” “What needs to change?” ***The Power of Baselines One of the most underrated benefits of regular blood work is baselines. When you know what your normal looks like, everything changes. If something shifts, you see it faster. If you get sick, you have something to compare to. If symptoms show up, you’re not starting from zero. Your baseline becomes your personal health fingerprint. This is especially powerful with hormones, thyroid, cholesterol, inflammatory markers, glucose, and nutrient levels. Medicine is often built around population averages. But health is personal. Your optimal range is not always the same as “normal.” Blood work every 90 days teaches you your body. ***Personalization Instead of Guessing Most people take supplements blindly. They try what’s trending. What a friend is taking. What TikTok says. What an ad promises. Blood work removes guessing. You stop throwing things at your body and hoping. You start making informed decisions. When I review labs with my doctor, we are not just looking for problems. We are optimizing. We adjust supplements based on what my body is actually showing. We talk about hormones. We talk about stress. We talk about sleep. We talk about hydration. We talk about inflammation. We talk about recovery. If cortisol is elevated, the conversation shifts to lifestyle, nervous system, sleep, slowing down, hydration, sauna, recovery. If something is low, we talk about absorption, nutrition, and targeted support. It becomes a dialogue with your body instead of a guessing game. ***Emotional Health Lives in the Labs Too This is not just physical. Your labs often reflect your emotional and mental load. Stress hormones. Inflammation. Blood sugar instability. Nutrient depletion. Your body keeps the receipts. Blood work gives you objective data to support lifestyle changes. Sometimes the answer is not another supplement. Sometimes it’s rest. Sleep. Boundaries. Sunlight. Movement. Slowing down. It’s incredibly empowering to see that connection clearly. It turns self-care into strategy, not indulgence. ***How I Do It and How You Could Do It The way I do it is higher touch and more expensive. I use a mobile blood draw that comes to my house. Then I schedule a long call with my functional medicine doctor to go through everything. We take our time. We look at the full picture. We build a plan. But you do not have to do it that way. You can ask your doctor to order labs. You can go to a clinic and make an appointment so you’re not waiting forever. You can get a basic panel and build from there. You can even upload your results into ChatGPT and use it as an educational tool to help you understand what the markers mean and what questions to ask your doctor. This doesn’t have to be complicated. It just has to be consistent. ***Why This Is One of the Best Investments You Can Make We spend money on convenience. On clothes. On food. On homes. On trips. On businesses. But nothing affects the quality of your life more than the quality of your health. Energy. Mood. Confidence. Focus. Longevity. Relationships. Joy. Blood work every 90 days is not an expense. It is intelligence. It is prevention. It is personalization. It is early detection. It is self-leadership. It is saying, “I care about how long I live and how well I live.” ***Most people wait for symptoms to tell them something is wrong. But by the time symptoms show up, your body has usually been whispering for a long time. Blood work lets you hear the whispers. It lets you see trends before problems. Adjust before crashes. Support before burnout. Correct before disease. For me, doing blood work every 90 days has become a quarterly health check-in with myself. How am I really doing? What does my body need? What needs to change? What needs support? It keeps me connected to my health instead of disconnected from it. And I truly believe this is one of the most powerful forms of preventative self-care anyone can adopt. So if you take anything from this episode, let it be this. Don’t wait for something to go wrong. Start tracking your health while things are going right. There’s nothing more important or worth spending your time and money on! /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/39942855

344. How To Be Awesome At Your Last 4 Hours Of Each Day 01/31/2026

344. How To Be Awesome At Your Last 4 Hours Of Each Day This podcast is all about the last 4 hours of your day, everyday. There is so much focus on morning routines. What time you wake up, what you drink, what you journal, what workout you do, what affirmation you say. But the truth is, your day doesn't start in the morning. Your day starts the night before. Most of us begin the day with good energy, good intentions, and some level of clarity. But by the end of the day, we are tired. We are mentally full. We have made hundreds of decisions. We don’t have the same motivation, discipline, or emotional capacity. And that is exactly why the last four hours matter so much. If there is no system for the end of your day, you default to your phone, wandering around, tinkering in the kitchen, the noise, the chaos, the scrolling, and this low level stress that never really shuts off. What if instead, you had a plan for the last four hours of your day. The way you end your day determines how you sleep. How you sleep determines how you wake up. How you wake up determines how you show up. And how you show up determines the quality of your life. This episode is about designing the last four hours of your day so your life feels calmer, your mornings feel clearer, your relationships feel more connected, and your body and mind actually get the recovery they need. We are going to walk through how to build a simple last four hours plan, what it should include, and how to follow it even when you’re exhausted. Because stress is not just emotional. It’s biological. And protecting your peace is not optional. It’s foundational. So let’s talk about how to intentionally design the last four hours of your day and why it might be the most powerful life upgrade you haven’t made yet. Not a productivity plan. Not a hustle harder plan. A life design plan. A plan that supports high quality sleep. A plan that prepares tomorrow before it gets here. A plan that builds connection instead of distance. A plan that helps your nervous system come down. A plan that lets you clock out from output and clock into recovery. Jesse Itzler says that your morning self is counting on your evening self. And I love that because it’s true. Your tired self should not be running your life. Your intentional self should be protecting your future self. ***Why the Last Four Hours Matter • Energy and willpower are lowest at the end of the day • Without a plan, we drift • Drifting usually leads to scrolling, snacking, low level anxiety, and unfinished mental loops • The last four hours directly affect ◦ Sleep quality ◦ Emotional regulation ◦ Relationship connection ◦ How you wake up • When evenings are chaotic, mornings are reactive • When evenings are intentional, mornings are peaceful ***The Reframe: This Is Not About Doing More • This is not about squeezing productivity out of every minute • This is about clocking out from output and shifting into recovery • The last four hours are for ◦ Decompression ◦ Nervous system regulation ◦ Reflection ◦ Connection ◦ Preparation • Jesse Itzler teaches that planning the next day at night removes decision fatigue from the morning • Your tired self should not be making big life decisions • Your clear evening self should be protecting your future self ***The Core Pillars of a Powerful Last Four Hours -Preparation for Tomorrow • Write down tomorrow’s plan • Appointments, priorities, and non negotiables • Identify your top three outcomes for the next day • Decide what “a win” looks like before you go to sleep • Lay out clothes, bags, or materials when possible • Jesse Itzler’s core idea: when you wake up, you should already know exactly what you’re stepping into -Body and Mind Recovery • High quality sleep starts long before your head hits the pillow • Evenings should signal safety and shutdown to the nervous system • Examples ◦ Hot bath or shower ◦ Stretching or gentle movement ◦ Skincare or body care rituals ◦ Reading instead of scrolling ◦ Breathwork or prayer • This is where longevity, hormones, mood, and mental clarity are built • Stress is not just emotional. It is biological -Connection and Presence • The last four hours are prime time for relationships • Conversation without devices • Time with your kids, partner, or yourself • Unpacking the day • Celebrating wins • Laughing • Being seen and seeing others • This is where emotional safety and closeness are built -Light Closure and Organization • Small resets prevent big overwhelm • Ten minutes a night beats weekend purges • Examples ◦ Resetting the kitchen ◦ Tidying a room ◦ Prepping coffee ◦ Organizing a bag • Order in your environment creates order in your mind • You are either setting tomorrow up or stealing from it ***How to Stay Consistent When You’re Tired • You will not always feel motivated • That is why you need a written plan • The plan becomes your autopilot • On hard nights ◦ Lower the bar, do not quit ◦ Shorten the routine ◦ Protect sleep first ◦ Still plan tomorrow • Consistency beats intensity • Repetition turns effort into identity It’s time to make your list!! Remember… ◦ The last four hours are not throwaway time ◦ They are design time ◦ They are recovery time ◦ They are relationship time ◦ They are future building time It’s such a powerful way to enjoy more fulfillment & joy in your life. CHEERS to your best 4 hours of the day, everyday! /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/39942650

343. How To Be Awesome At Operating With A Hospital Bed Perspective 01/18/2026

343. How To Be Awesome At Operating With A Hospital Bed Perspective The silver lining in spending so much time in hospitals with my husband for his heart condition is that I’ve adapted what I now call… a hospital bed perspective. It’s basically like this… If I was stuck in a hospital bed today… What would I be dying to do? What would I make time for? Who would I make time for? What would I prioritize? It’s easy to be in our routine and put things off or not realize that we aren’t prioritizing the things and people that we really enjoy the most... But all of a sudden, when you can’t do those things, it becomes really clear what you would do if you had the chance. At this stage of my life, I’ve gotten so clear on my priorities… What’s important to me and what’s not important to me so it makes it easier and faster to live life fully with this hospital bed perspective… What an incredible gift it is to be able to do so many things… we’re just not going to waste it. What the Hospital Bed Perspective Is The hospital bed perspective isn’t about fear or negativity. It’s about clarity. When your normal options are taken away, life becomes very simple. The noise drops. The distractions fade. What remains are the people, experiences, and moments that genuinely matter. This perspective removes urgency addiction, comparison, and busywork. It exposes what’s meaningful and what has quietly been wasting your time. Ditch the little things- drama, things we should be letting go of anyway - they become obsolete. Why We Lose Touch With Our Priorities Modern life makes it easy to drift. Routines become automatic. Busyness becomes a badge of honor. Important things get delayed because they aren’t urgent. Weeks turn into months. Months turn into years. Without realizing it, many people protect work and obligations more fiercely than joy, relationships, health, or experiences. The hospital bed perspective interrupts that drift. What Becomes Clear When You Use This Lens… People Who you would want in the room. Who you wish you spent more time with. Where you may have been distracted, rushed, or unavailable. Time What would no longer deserve your energy. What would suddenly feel priceless. What you would deeply regret postponing. Energy What drains you that wouldn’t matter from a hospital bed. What lights you up that you keep sidelining. Experiences Trips not taken. Conversations not had. Projects not started. Memories waiting to be made. How to Bring the Hospital Bed Perspective Into Daily Life Using the question: “If I were stuck in a hospital bed next month, what would I wish I had done this week?” Running decisions through the filter: “Would this matter to me from a hospital bed?” Auditing your calendar to see if it reflects what you say matters Taking inventory of relationships you want to invest in more deeply Creating space for joy, presence, and experiences now... not “someday” This approach aligns your time with your values and turns clarity into momentum. The Freedom This Perspective Creates Living with the hospital bed perspective naturally builds gratitude, urgency around what matters, and peace around what doesn’t. It simplifies decisions, deepens relationships, and makes everyday life richer. It replaces postponing with presence and guilt with alignment. Wrapping it up… Most people gain this level of clarity only when life forces it on them. The gift is choosing it before you have to. You don’t need a hospital bed to start living like someone who understands how valuable, fragile, and full life really is. You can choose that perspective now. And when you do, you stop wasting time. You stop delaying what matters. You start living in a way that actually matches what you care about. What an incredible gift it is to be able to go, build, love, move, dream, try, and experience. Let’s not waste it!! /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/39776365

342. How To Be Awesome At Building an Unshakeable Self-Story 01/16/2026

342. How To Be Awesome At Building an Unshakeable Self-Story This podcast episode is about being delusional in the healthiest way possible I really think the worst advice I’ve ever been given is be realistic Because it’s such a dream killer and creates this cycle of limiting beliefs in your mind I just think that too often we put ourselves in a box without realizing it and the moment we break out of that box and realize just how capable we are- we can really accomplish anything we want. if we just keep going, just keep getting back up just never stop I believe so much in thoughts become things and the story you tell yourself becomes the life you live And whatever the next level is that you’re trying to reach in your life… you can design it in your head and get so clear on it that you believe it before it’s actually happened and then you tell yourself this is happening time just hasn’t caught up yet. It’s like next level manifesting and the law of attraction and realizing the power that we get back when we remove limiting beliefs, and that urge to be realistic. So let’s do a podcast on being delusional in the healthiest way possible because that’s the only way to achieve things that are extraordinary and keep growing and evolving and progressing and becoming better and stronger every year. This is the key to all of this… “This is happening. Time just hasn’t caught up yet.” • What a self-story really is Your self-story is the collection of beliefs you hold about who you are, what you deserve, and what’s possible for you. Most people are living out a story they never consciously chose, built from past experiences, other people’s opinions, and old limitations. When you change your self-story, you change what you notice, what you attempt, and what you allow in your life. • Why “being realistic” often keeps people stuck So much advice is rooted in other people’s fear, history, and unfulfilled dreams. “Be realistic” can quietly become a dream killer. Extraordinary lives are built by people willing to believe before there is proof, act before there is permission, and stay consistent before results show up. • Healthy delusion, manifesting, and identity-based growth There is a direct connection between belief, identity, and behavior. Thoughts become things when they are paired with clarity, emotion, and consistent action. Many of today’s top mindset and habit leaders point back to the same truth: your identity drives your behavior, and your behavior reinforces your identity. • Why so many people quit right before the breakthrough The space between vision and results is where most self-stories collapse. The quiet middle is where doubt grows, momentum feels slow, and people often walk away, sometimes just days or weeks before a major shift. Learning to stay when nothing is happening yet is one of the most powerful skills you can build. • How to build an unshakeable self-story Building a new internal identity starts with deciding who you are becoming on purpose. It grows through tiny daily actions that create real proof. It is protected by being intentional about what you listen to, who you allow influence you, and how you speak to yourself. It is strengthened every time you release a limiting belief before it rewrites your future. • Morning and evening routines that reinforce who you’re becoming Morning practices help you step into the person you’re becoming before the world sets the tone for your day. Evening practices help you gather proof, reframe challenges, and deepen self-trust. Together, they install and reinforce your self-story daily. • Journaling as identity work Journaling is not just reflection, it is direction. Writing clarifies belief, trains focus, and turns vague desire into a lived identity. The way you write about your life becomes the way you experience your life. • The power of not stopping An unshakeable self-story is not built through intensity. It is built through continuation. Momentum comes from returning, recommitting, and refusing to abandon the version of you you are becoming. If you don’t quit, you arrive. • Final thought Your life will always move in the direction of the story you tell yourself. You don’t need proof to start. You don’t need permission to change it. And you don’t need approval to live it. Build a self-story so strong that it pulls your actions forward, then protect it, practice it, and become it. 2.0 Habit System Cheers!! /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/39755370

341. How To Be Awesome At Chasing Deep Dopamine Over Cheap Dopamine 12/12/2025

341. How To Be Awesome At Chasing Deep Dopamine Over Cheap Dopamine My goal in this episode is for you to walk away knowing your ideal deep dopamine habits. Those little things you do that make you feel fulfilled and happy and like you are making progress in the ways that you want to. You know that feeling after you've been on your phone for 45 minutes scrolling or flipping through tabs and you look up and feel kind of empty? Like your brain is tired but you didn’t actually do anything? That’s cheap dopamine. It’s the quick hit. The fast fix. The thing that feels good in the moment but leaves you drained and unfocused. Now imagine the opposite. You go for a walk, lift weights, write something meaningful, finish a book, or work on something that’s important to you. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t give you the instant rush. But it gives you something way better… calm, clarity, and long-term satisfaction. That’s deep dopamine. And today we’re talking all about how to stop chasing the quick hits and start training your brain to love the good stuff. I could not do this without planning my weeks every Sunday… I physically couldn’t! Here’s the system I created & use & love! To plan your days and your life with intention… What Dopamine Really Is Dopamine is a neurotransmitter. It’s often labeled as the pleasure chemical, but it’s more about motivation and drive. It plays a key role in what gets your attention and what keeps you engaged. Every time your brain anticipates a reward, dopamine is involved. It’s what makes you chase something, whether that’s a cookie, a workout, a new follower, or a big goal. It’s not the dopamine itself that’s the problem. It’s where you’re getting it from and how often. If you constantly flood your brain with quick and easy sources of dopamine, you make it harder to get motivated for the slower, more meaningful things. Andrew Huberman explains it this way: dopamine is not about the pursuit of happiness, it is about the happiness of pursuit. He also teaches that dopamine is a currency. We are always spending it, and when we use it on things that require no effort, we get very little return. But when we invest it in things like a hard workout or a creative project, the return is stronger and lasts longer. He emphasizes that dopamine is what drives us to act, to seek, to pursue… it is not simply about feeling good. It's about staying in forward motion. What Is Cheap Dopamine Cheap dopamine comes from fast, easy sources that take very little effort and offer very little reward long term. Some examples of cheap dopamine: Scrolling social media Watching endless TikToks or YouTube videos Snacking out of boredom Clicking for likes or notifications Gossiping or complaining Online shopping for things you don’t need Checking your phone over and over without purpose These things feel good in the moment, but often leave you feeling worse later. It’s like junk food for your brain… sweet, salty, addictive, and ultimately unfulfilling. Studies show that excessive exposure to short-form content or fast dopamine triggers can lead to decreased attention span, mental fatigue, emotional numbness, and a decreased ability to feel reward from slower, more meaningful tasks. Huberman also talks about dopamine stacking... when you stack multiple sources of cheap dopamine together, like scrolling while snacking while listening to background noise. This overstimulates the reward system and makes it harder for your brain to enjoy simple or quiet activities. You become desensitized, and what used to bring joy now feels flat. That’s the cost of too much cheap dopamine. What Is Deep Dopamine Deep dopamine is the kind of reward your brain gets from actions that require effort, presence, or skill. It builds over time and leads to a longer-lasting sense of fulfillment. Examples of deep dopamine: Strength training or physical exercise Reading a book Writing or creating something Deep, uninterrupted work Learning a new skill Spending intentional time with people you love Completing a long project Volunteering or contributing in a meaningful way These habits take more focus and often feel slower, but they leave you with a sense of momentum and pride. You don’t crash after them. You build from them. When you choose deep dopamine, you’re making a longer-term investment in your mental clarity, emotional resilience, and sense of purpose. You start feeling calm instead of anxious, proud instead of overstimulated, and you strengthen your ability to focus and follow through. Huberman explains that deep dopamine is often tied to effort. It’s the system that rewards you after doing something hard, not something convenient. And that’s what makes it powerful. The satisfaction comes from knowing you earned it. Why This Matters The more often you go for quick, cheap dopamine, the more your brain becomes desensitized to it. Over time, you stop getting the same hit from a scroll or a like, and your baseline dopamine levels drop. It’s harder to feel motivated. Harder to feel joy. Harder to stay focused. You might feel like you need constant stimulation to avoid feeling bored or anxious. But when you flip that script and start choosing deep dopamine more often, your brain rebalances. You regain your ability to enjoy slow progress. You stop needing quick distractions and start enjoying the quiet confidence that comes from doing things that matter to you. Research shows that daily engagement in physical activity, creative work, or focused learning helps restore natural dopamine cycles, improve mental clarity, reduce stress, and increase emotional stability. Huberman explains that one of the fastest ways to rebalance your dopamine system is to temporarily reduce cheap dopamine triggers and replace them with effort-based rewards... even small ones. The shift doesn’t require massive lifestyle changes. It starts with awareness, then small swaps, and finally momentum. How to Train Yourself to Choose Deep Dopamine Recognize the patterns. When you feel the urge to scroll, pause and ask yourself what you’re looking for. Are you bored? Anxious? Trying to avoid something else? Replace, don’t just remove. If you’re going to stop scrolling, have something better ready. A walk. A good podcast. A book. A 10-minute workout. Make a plan ahead of time. Don’t wait until you’re tired and distracted to decide what matters. That’s when the cheap dopamine wins. Give yourself permission to enjoy effort. Deep dopamine often comes with friction. It’s not always fun in the beginning, but the payoff is real and lasting. Set up your environment to support better choices. Turn off notifications. Put your phone in another room. Put your workout clothes or journal somewhere visible. Celebrate your wins. When you choose deep dopamine over cheap dopamine, take a second to notice how it feels. Reinforce that feeling. Huberman reminds us that the brain changes based on what it’s exposed to regularly. Choosing deep dopamine isn’t about perfection. It’s about consistently reminding your brain what fulfillment actually feels like. The world is full of cheap dopamine. It’s built into our apps, our habits, and even our conversations. But you don’t have to live in reaction mode. You can train your brain to want the things that give you long-term growth and peace instead of short-term distraction. Start by noticing. Then start swapping. Choose things that challenge you, ground you, stretch you, and make you proud. It won’t always be easier in the moment, but it will always be more fulfilling. That’s how you create a life that actually feels good to live... one deep dopamine choice at a time. /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/39378730

340. How To Be Awesome At The Best Sleep Of Your Life With 3 Hacks 12/09/2025

340. How To Be Awesome At The Best Sleep Of Your Life With 3 Hacks Good sleep so complicated. There are endless tips about screens and supplements and gadgets that promise better rest, but most of us aren’t thinking about the three biggest levers that actually move the needle. The quality of your sleep is really a reflection of how you lived your day. When you challenge yourself physically, challenge yourself mentally and clear the things that are weighing on you, your body naturally shifts into deeper, more restorative rest. Sleep improves when your body is tired in the right ways, your mind has worked enough to want a break and your stress is addressed instead of pushed to the side. Today we are breaking sleep down to three simple, powerful habits that human performance experts say will help you get the best sleep of your life by focusing on how you show up during the day. Human performance experts like Chris Williamson, Alex Hormozi, Gary Brecka and Casey Means all point to the same truth Hack 1: Exhaust yourself physically during the day • When your body is physically spent, you fall asleep faster and sleep deeper. • Being busy is not the same as being physically active. Movement creates real sleep pressure. • Getting steps in, lifting something heavy, walking more, sweating a little and staying on your feet helps your body crave rest at night. • Huberman and Matthew Walker both explain that daily movement increases adenosine, which builds the urge to sleep. • Kelly LeVeque and Casey Means show how balanced blood sugar from movement reduces nighttime cortisol spikes. • Gary Brecka talks about completing the physiological stress cycle so the nervous system knows it’s safe to shut down. • Examples: long walks, workouts, organizing or cleaning days, anything that gets your heart rate up or keeps you consistently moving. Hack 2: Exhaust yourself mentally by challenging your brain • Most people feel mentally busy but not mentally challenged, which leaves the brain restless at night. • Learn something, solve something, try something new, figure something out, read, study, dive into a topic. • When you grow mentally and make progress, your brain feels complete and ready for rest. • Chris Williamson says nighttime overthinking often comes from not using the mind in a meaningful way during the day. • Alex Hormozi emphasizes that progress, even small progress, lowers internal friction and mental clutter. • Casey Means explains how real cognitive engagement stabilizes dopamine, which lowers the nighttime seeking behavior that keeps people scrolling instead of sleeping. • Neuroscience research shows that learning increases the brain’s need for REM sleep because it needs to file those memories. • Examples: learning new systems, improving a process, starting a new skill, working on something that feels mentally tricky or step heavy. Hack 3: Solve your problems during the day so your mind can rest at night • Nothing disrupts sleep more than unresolved stress or conversations that still need to be had. • The crumbs metaphor works perfectly here. Just like crumbs irritate you all night, unresolved issues do the same mentally. • Have the conversations, apologize, forgive, clear the air, make progress on debt, take one step toward the thing you’ve been avoiding. • Gary Vee talks often about how anxiety comes from avoiding the very thing we know we need to do. • Dave Ramsey points out that money problems are one of the biggest sleep killers and even a simple plan reduces that load. • Gary Brecka explains how mental stress raises cortisol and keeps your system in high alert, which blocks deep sleep. • Huberman suggests cognitive unloading, writing everything down, to calm the brain before bed. • Matthew Walker reminds us that sleep cannot negotiate with an anxious mind. • Suggestions: write everything down, even if you can’t talk to the person yet, get clarity in writing, pick one step toward solving your biggest stressor so you can rest knowing you are in motion. •Inhale the good, exhale the bad. When you really think about these three habits, you realize that great sleep isn’t just a nighttime routine. It’s the natural reward for how intentionally you live your day. When you move your body, challenge your mind and clear the things that are weighing on you, your system settles in a way that no gadget or supplement can replace. You go to bed feeling complete instead of overwhelmed, tired in the right ways instead of drained in the wrong ones. These three simple practices will change the way you rest and the way you wake up. Better sleep leads to better days, and better days lead to a better life. You truly can create the best sleep of your life by designing the kind of day that makes peaceful rest the obvious, automatic outcome. /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/39332835

339. How To Be Awesome At Normalizing What Should Be Normal 11/19/2025

339. How To Be Awesome At Normalizing What Should Be Normal I have lots of thoughts to share today of things I think we should normalize. Things that aren’t considered normal in general in the world we live in and I’m going to argue my point of why I think they should be. For us and for our families and for the people around us. Because our goal is to always strive for fulfillment and joy and health and longevity and peace of mind and all of these ideas I’m going to present to you today support all of that. I’m going to get heat for some of these and I love it because its against the grain and thinking for ourselves and being exceptional. Things To Normalize Normalize saying no to cheap dopamine and yes to deep dopamine. Joy comes from doing what you’re built to do. Action over distraction. Delay instant gratification for meaningful payoff. Bring your own food places when you don’t like the options. Take ownership of your choices instead of settling for what’s easy. Assume people will make mistakes and ask questions, double check things, and take notes. It’s not negative. It’s responsible. Normalize working hard, including on weekends, when you’re pursuing something you believe in. Showing up when it counts matters. Especially at unconventional hours. Normalize not drinking until you throw up. Choose self mastery and presence instead of blackout culture. Clarity over blur. Presence over party. Normalize not having sex until you find someone you deeply respect or want to build a life with. Choose what matches your values instead of what culture expects. Normalize starting something brand new and taking big risks, even when people think it’s strange. Launch even when you’re scared. Normalize celebrating your wins as big as birthdays. If it mattered to you, it’s worth celebrating. Normalize working out seven days a week with rest and stretch built in. Movement is medicine. Make it a daily non negotiable. Normalize questioning teachers, institutions, and systems when something doesn’t make sense. Stand up for your kids and yourself with confidence and curiosity. Normalize using your calendar as your measure of wealth. Time matters more than money. Protect it. Normalize defining success for yourself. Choose your own values and live by them with confidence. Normalize being loud, opinionated, and real when something matters. Speak up. Be fiery. Be aligned. Normalize rest and recovery as essential parts of working hard. Rest is productive. Rest gives you your edge. Normalize letting your kids see you hustle, fail, pivot, and rise. Show the process, not perfection. Normalize doing things you’re not good at yet. The climb has no peak. Let yourself be a beginner. Normalize saying "I don’t know." Honesty and humility create real strength. Normalize choosing your inner circle intentionally. Your environment shapes your growth. Curate it well. Normalize early mornings, disciplined schedules, and foundational habits. Keep life simple and focused. Normalize embracing pain and discomfort as signs you’re growing. Lean into growth rather than backing away from it. Normalize enjoying the process instead of obsessing over the outcome. Appreciate the now. Joy lives in the doing. Normalize aligning your body, mind, and spirit with your purpose. Success includes health, relationships, and inner peace. Normalize valuing your health as highly as you value your work. Health is foundational to everything else. Normalize being different, weird, or exceptional. Normal actions get normal results. Stand out proudly. Normalize prioritizing sleep, recovery, and emotional wellbeing. Rest deeply and intentionally. Normalize teaching your kids to build their own path. Encourage their independence and confidence. Normalize celebrating vulnerability, asking for help, and being transparent about your journey. Choose authenticity over perfection. CHEERS to creating your own normal that makes your life more awesome! /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/39103210

338. 10 Minute A Day Habits That Make Your Life More Awesome 10/21/2025

338. 10 Minute A Day Habits That Make Your Life More Awesome My goal in this podcast episode is to give you LOTS of ideas of things you can do, that each only take 10 minutes, that will level up your life in some way. I think most of us feel like we want less time on our phones and more time doing things that make us feel fulfilled or have more energy or stronger relationships or make more money or whatever it is. But, it’s just so much easier to default to scrolling rather than adding in a consistent 10 minute habit that really stacks up over time. Well, that’s no longer because I’ve compiled a massive list of 10 minute habit ideas for you that you can pick from based on your priorities right now. Let’s break it down in the different buckets of life! For Energy, Focus, and Longevity Take electrolytes first thing in the morning... replenish hydration and minerals for brain clarity and steady energy. Ten minutes of sunlight exposure... triggers cortisol awakening response, regulates circadian rhythm, boosts mood. Red light therapy... 10 minutes in front of a red-light panel to improve mitochondrial function and recovery. Cold plunge or cold shower for 3–10 minutes... boosts dopamine and metabolism for hours afterward. Ten minutes of stretching or mobility work... especially in the morning; wakes up the body and reduces stiffness. Barefoot grounding outside... 10 minutes on grass or sand to lower inflammation and stress hormones. Ten minutes of sprint intervals... short bursts that train mitochondria and improve cardiovascular health dramatically. Get your blood work done and take the right supplements... know your numbers and personalize your protocol. Prep protein... cook or portion protein for the day so you easily hit 30–50g per meal. Eat a high-protein breakfast... reduces hunger and improves focus all day. For Finances and Growth Ten minutes of money tracking... check spending, update budget, or review one financial goal daily. Ten minutes of reading or audiobook learning... one chapter a day equals 20 or more books a year. Ten minutes of skill building... learn guitar, code, Spanish, or design... whatever moves you forward. Ten minutes of reflection... write down what worked and what didn’t today. That’s how you make micro-improvements. Ten minutes of planning tomorrow... align your calendar with your goals before bed. For Relationships and Connection Ten-minute phone call or voice note to someone you love... strengthens bonds and releases oxytocin. Ten minutes of undistracted connection... put down the phone, hug your kids or partner, be fully present. Ten minutes of gratitude journaling focused on people... write down what you appreciate about those in your life. Ten-minute micro-dates... sit with your partner on the porch, go for a quick walk, or share coffee in the morning. Send one encouraging message... to a friend, coworker, or family member... spreads positivity fast. For Joy, Peace, and Fulfillment Ten minutes of meditation or deep breathing... lowers cortisol and improves emotional regulation. Ten minutes of prayer or quiet reflection... anchors you before the noise of the day. Ten minutes decluttering one drawer or space... creates visible progress and mental clarity. Ten minutes outside... barefoot, walking, or just sitting; sunlight and nature instantly boost your mood. Ten minutes of dancing, movement, or play... raise your state and reset your nervous system. Ten minutes of creative flow... doodle, write, design... get into that zone where time disappears. Ten minutes of laughter or comedy... laughter reduces stress hormones and boosts immunity. How to Make It Stick Pick 3 to 5 habits that fit your goals and rotate them daily. Stack new habits onto existing routines. Track it visually... checkmarks trigger motivation. Focus on consistency over intensity... ten minutes daily beats one hour once a week. So that’s the magic of ten minutes. You don’t need a total life overhaul... you just need a few small, intentional blocks of time that you protect every day. Consistency compounds. Hydrate your body, feed your mind, move your muscles, connect with your people, and give yourself those tiny daily deposits that build a truly awesome life. Link to my 2.0 System that I use to do all of this on the daily! Thank you for listening!! /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/38734895

337. How To Be Awesome At Being A Wife Who Says Yes 10/08/2025

337. How To Be Awesome At Being A Wife Who Says Yes I hesitate to give any awesome tips on marriage or parenting because just when I think I have something fully figured out it flips! But this one is good I promise. How To Be Awesome At Being A Wife Who Says Yes Can I go golfing mid day tomorrow? Yes Can I go to a movie last minute with the boys tonight? Yes If it’s not potentially dangerous or disrespectful, my answer is yes! I even say yes if its irritating… and I think you should too. Boys night tonight when you weren’t expecting it and you’re tired and you’ll have to do more… irritating ya…. But thats not a reason to say he can't do it. It’s just so good for your relationship when you are a yes wife rather than a no wife. I want you to be happy and do what you want We want our men to feel like we support what they love. We aren’t bossing them around and shutting down what they really want to do. Because that’s how we want it to be for us too! We’re not doing it SO THAT we get it in return, but we will! Points we talk about! A “yes” that comes from generosity, not obligation, has power. It communicates confidence and emotional security. -If we want to say no, ask ourselves why! May be a sign you need more of something in some area of life. Make note a bring it up - not heated and not in this moment. Later say something like… “I’m so happy you had fun. It made me realize I’m not doing enough with my friends or making time for workouts." -We haven’t always been at this point!! Now my husband is responsible and super respectful and makes good decisions so it makes it easy for me to say yes. When he wasn’t I couldn’t do this! -The Psychology behind saying yes You’re showing trust and respect It’s not about keeping score By giving this freedom, you are showing emotional generosity Most people reciprocate from a place of gratitude You now when you get any YES in life you’re like F ya!! Let’s goooo Give them that joy! Give them a hell yes, not just a yes And don't give them a lecture then a yes Some thoughts from experts! Dr. Terri Orbuch & The Power of Allowing Individuality Core idea: Long-term happiness comes from letting each person continue to grow individually. In her 28-year study on marriage, Dr. Orbuch found that happy couples maintain what she calls “self-expansion”... encouraging each other’s separate interests. Saying yes allows your partner to explore and come back to the relationship with new energy, stories, and confidence. “Encouraging your partner’s personal growth is one of the strongest predictors of long-term happiness.” Dr. Terri Orbuch Dr. Jordan Peterson & Mutual Responsibility & Trust Core idea: Healthy relationships are based on voluntary cooperation, not control. Peterson often talks about how resentment builds when one partner becomes too controlling. He frames marriage as a partnership of two competent adults who choose each other daily. Saying yes reinforces that mutual trust and equality. Quote to use: “A relationship is a negotiation between two people who are aiming for the best in one another.” Jordan Peterson Dr. Gary Chapman & The 5 Love Languages Core idea: Saying yes is a form of acts of service and words of affirmation rolled into one. For many people, feeling trusted and supported is their love language. When you say, “Sure, have fun,” you’re affirming love in a way that communicates emotional generosity. Quote to use: “Love is a choice you make every day.” Gary Chapman Jay Shetty & The Energy of Giving Core idea: Giving without keeping score creates peace and attraction. In 8 Rules of Love, Shetty teaches that generosity is the most sustainable foundation for partnership. When you say yes because you want to, not because you have to, you change the emotional tone of your marriage. 👉 Quote to use: “Love doesn’t demand, it expands.” Jay Shetty CHEERS TO BEING A YES WIFE!! /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/38517385

336. How To Be Awesome When Someone Is A Jerk To You 10/02/2025

336. How To Be Awesome When Someone Is A Jerk To You You’re going to love this podcast episode so much that you’re going to look forward to the next time someone is a jerk to you. Because we are programming ourselves to be ready for it today! The next time someone says something rude or belittles you… you’re ready for it with the best ever responses. Let’s use an example of something that was said to me last weekend… I was at a party and a girl came up to me with the oddest tone and said… "I like your dress. My favorite look is a desperate housewife" Ready for the response? You take one confident breath and you say, “did you say that to try to hurt me?” Or another option, a confident laugh and then, “can you say that again?” It’s SO GOOD! I learned this from trial attorney Jefferson Fisher and it’s honestly changed the way I respond to things. I don’t absorb their emotion or their story… my response is all mine…. I’m not letting them hijack my emotional state. Pause, breathe, regain control Use silence and a deep breath before responding. Silence makes the other person sit with their words and prevents you from reacting impulsively. Your breath is your pause button against fight-or-flight reactions. Don’t absorb their negativity You don’t have to internalize or validate rude behavior. Your dignity is preserved by staying calm and detached. Ask clarifying or exposing questions “Can you repeat that?” / “Can you say that again?” “Did you say that to try to hurt me?” These questions force the other person to either own or retract their words, shifting control back to you. Use fewer words; be precise Keep your response short, clear, and confident. Don’t over-explain or justify yourself. A crisp question or boundary carries more weight than a long defense. If they escalate further: disengage calmly. If it’s someone powerful (boss, authority): ask respectfully, e.g. “Can you help me understand what you meant by that?” If you freeze or can’t think of what to say: your default safe move is pause + “Can you repeat that?” /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/38448575

335. How To Be Awesome At Having A Personal Fortress To Retreat & Recharge 09/27/2025

335. How To Be Awesome At Having A Personal Fortress To Retreat & Recharge I’m not sure about you but the heaviness of the world right now has me needing more time for calm and reflection and planning… and in that process of really prioritizing this… I realized the importance of a personal fortress. A space where you can retreat and be alone and do whatever you need to do to reset your mind, revisit your priorities and how you spend your time and mental energy… all of it. I wanted to do a podcast episode on this topic because I think changing our environment changes our headspace and in this way it can be so fulfilling. Today we are diving into planning more peace and calm and clarity in our lives through slowing everything down and spending time in a place that is special to you. Ideas of what this could look like! Home gym Bathtub Desk or writing nook Couch by a window Large closet or wardrobe corner Backyard garden Front porch or balcony Comfy chair with a blanket Yoga mat corner Bed with soft lighting Garage gym or workshop Attic or loft space Basement reading nook Hammock Fireplace area In this episode, we'll explore inspiring ideas and perspectives from thought leaders on how to build your own personal sanctuary and use it to find calm, focus on priorities and recenter. We cover… Why having a personal “fortress” matters in a noisy, stressful world How stepping away creates peace, clarity, and calm The holistic benefits of slowing down: mental, emotional, physical, and relational Avoiding burnout through daily renewal (“sharpening the saw”) Why everyone needs to recharge, introverts and extroverts alike Creative ideas for personal sanctuaries (bath, desk, couch, garden, home gym, and more) How to design your space: calming atmosphere, personalization, clutter-free environment Ways to recharge in your fortress: stillness, journaling, prayer, meditation, yoga, breathwork The importance of unplugging completely Guarding this time fiercely and saying no without guilt How your fortress becomes a secret superpower, helping you return to life refreshed and energized Over time, this refuge becomes your secret superpower. It allows you to meet life’s challenges with a calmer mind and a fuller heart, because you know you have a safe place to restore yourself. So design your spaces, embrace the quiet, and enjoy the process of recharging. By making this a habit, you’ll not only find more peace and clarity, but also bring your most awesome, energized self to everything you do and everyone you care about. Over time, this refuge becomes your secret superpower. It allows you to meet life’s challenges with a calmer mind and a fuller heart, because you know you have a safe place to restore yourself. So design your spaces, embrace the quiet, and enjoy the process of recharging. By making this a habit, you’ll not only find more peace and clarity, but also bring your most awesome, energized self to everything you do and everyone you care about. **LINKS!** Here are links to the heating pad set-up that Lindsay talks about: Here is a link to Lindsay’s 2.0 planning system: /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/38378100

334. How To Be Awesome At Maximizing Time While Your Kids Are In School 09/08/2025

334. How To Be Awesome At Maximizing Time While Your Kids Are In School It’s back to school and back to routines and for me that means a new season of podcasting and starting this one off with how to maximize our time while our kids are in school. Insane to say but I now have a high schooler and in my many years of having school age children I’ve learned so much about how to use this time to have time for yourself, get the things done that you need to, catch up with people that you love, fitness & nutrition, take care of appointments and errands… without wasting any time. My goal of this podcast is to give you a really helpful framework for laying out how you will spend those precious hours while your kids are in school. If we don’t plan, the time can see like it goes by soooo fast. But if we do have a plan and we don’t have wasted or distracted time in between things, we can get so much done and by the time it’s school pickup, you feel accomplished and organized and energized and ready to give them the best of you, not the distracted half paying attention version of you. Our days all look different but as mothers that all love our kids and want as much quality time with them as possible, spending the time you aren’t with them strategically, will bring so much joy to your life. Get Clear on Your Top Priorities Start with “radical clarity” on what truly matters to you. Take time to define what fulfillment, success, and joy mean in your life. Identify your biggest goals and why they’re important – this clarity becomes your compass for how to spend your days. List the things you never seem to have time for… both big and small. Maybe it’s projects like organizing the closets or family photos, pursuing a passion or side-business, getting back into shape, or finally starting that project. Connect each task to a purpose. For each priority or goal, be clear on why it matters. For example, you might not love the act of meal-prepping lunches, but you do love the outcome of healthier meals and smoother evenings. When you know why a task is important (to your health, career, family, etc.), it’s easier to commit time to it. You’re designing your life around what matters most to you, not just reacting to whatever comes up. Plan Your Day, Don’t Wing It Design each school-day with intention. Map out your day before it starts... even down to hourly blocks if possible. We’re just not good enough to wing it consistently and expect great results. As productivity expert Stephen Covey famously said, “The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” In other words, slot your highest-value activities into your calendar. If working out, writing a chapter of your book, or having an uninterrupted block for work projects is a priority, schedule it into the hours your kids are at school. Identify your MITs (Most Important Tasks) each morning. A great habit is to choose the top 2–3 tasks that will make your day feel successful if nothing else gets done. Write these down and tackle them early in the day. Batch and align tasks to the right times. Group similar tasks together and do them at the optimal times of day. For example, if you have high-energy or creative time in the morning, use that for deep work or exercise. Save low-energy tasks (like tidying up or answering non-urgent emails) for the later afternoon slump Be realistic and time-conscious. Don’t overload your day with a massive to-do list that ignores the realities of time… that just leads to frustration. Remember, we all have the same 24 hours; it’s how we use them that counts. Make the Most of School Hours: High-Value Activities to Consider When your kids are at school, think of it as your prime time to tackle the things that are hardest to do when they’re around. Plan these hours as if they’re gold… because they are! Here are some categories and examples of productive, fulfilling things you can do while the kids are in class: Invest in your health and energy: Get your workout in... go for a run, hit the gym, take a yoga or Pilates class, or do a workout video at home. Prioritize meal prep and nutrition: plan healthy dinners for the week, prep ingredients, or cook in batches. Maybe even schedule that dentist appointment or physical therapy session you’ve been putting off. Taking care of your physical well-being will boost your energy and mood for the rest of the day. Do deep work or professional tasks: Use the quiet time to focus on work projects or passion projects without interruptions. This could mean building your business (developing a product, marketing, content creation), working on tasks for your job that require concentration, or even starting a side hustle from home. It might be the perfect window to record a podcast episode or write that book or blog you’ve dreamed about while the house is silent. If you’re pursuing a career goal like earning a certification or applying for jobs, dedicate a block of time to that. Treat these school hours as your “deep focus” sessions to really move the needle on work that matters to you. Learn and grow: Take an online course or use the time to read personal development or business books, listen to inspiring podcasts, or practice a hobby (paint, play an instrument, write in a journal). These hours are a gift for personal growth… seize them to feed your mind and passion. Knock out home and life admin tasks: Get your household organized so that evenings can be more relaxed. For example, do the laundry and cleaning in the morning so you’re free to play with the kids later. Declutter a room or tackle that messy closet. Run errands strategically: if grocery shopping with your children feels like a nightmare, do it solo while they’re at school (or order groceries online for delivery). Take the car for service, go to the bank, or handle appointments (haircuts, doctor visits) during this window. By handling errands and chores now, you won’t have them weighing on you during family time. Nurture your relationships and social life: It’s healthy and energizing to connect with other adults when you have some free time. Plan a coffee date or lunch with a friend or your spouse once in a while during school hours. Join a local moms’ group meetup, or simply call a family member to catch up. Human connection and laughter can recharge you. Also, if you and your partner can swing it, the occasional daytime date while kids are in school... even just a walk or lunch together… can be a fun way to reconnect without needing a sitter. Take care of YOU (self-care time): Yes, productivity includes self-care, because if you burn out, nothing else works well. So don’t feel guilty about using some school time for yourself. In fact, schedule it in. Maybe that means enjoying quiet “me time” to recharge: take a relaxing bath, sit in a park with a coffee, or simply revel in the silence at home to meditate or pray. It could be booking a massage, facial, or therapy session guilt-free, since you’re not missing family time to do it. Eliminate Distractions and Time-Wasters Guard those school hours from distractions. It’s easy to lose precious minutes (which turn into hours) by checking texts, scrolling social media, or getting pulled into emails constantly throughout the day. Identify your personal time-wasters… and nix them. Take an honest look at where your time tends to “leak” away. Is it the rabbit hole of social media? Random online shopping? Unplanned chats with a neighbor or lengthy coffee breaks? We often don’t realize how these add up. Use productivity tricks to stay focused. Many parents find techniques like time blocking helpful. Time blocking means scheduling a fixed block (say 9–10:30am) for a specific task or category of tasks… and during that block, you only do that. Accept that things won’t always go as planned. We can craft the perfect schedule on paper… and then life happens. Kids get sick, the school calls, the car battery dies, you hit an unexpected wall of fatigue, etc. Productivity experts who are parents stress that you must expect interruptions as a normal part of life rather than an exception. Don’t overload yourself or chase perfection. It’s tempting to use every kid-free minute to “get everything under the sun done” – and set unrealistically high expectations. It’s far better to do a few important things well (and include some self-care) than to do 20 things and be too exhausted to enjoy the evening with your kids. So be realistic and kind to yourself when planning your week. Use habits and routines to stay consistent (but adapt when needed). Establishing regular routines can automate your productivity. For instance, if you always exercise right after school drop-off, soon it becomes second nature and requires less willpower. Maybe 10–11am is always devoted to your top work project, or perhaps you do a 15-minute mindfulness meditation at the same time daily. Routines build momentum and reduce decision fatigue. Celebrate what you did get done. At the end of the day, acknowledge and appreciate the things you accomplished... both the personal (“kept the house running, paid the bills”) and professional. Too often we focus on what we didn’t do. Change that habit! Even if your day went off the rails, maybe you managed to comfort a sick child or have an important conversation.. those count too. By recognizing the value in all you do (paid and unpaid), you maintain a positive mindset. Productivity isn’t just about checking boxes; it’s also about feeling fulfilled. If you ended the day with your kids safe, fed, and loved, and you moved the needle on one personal goal (no matter how small) – that’s a win. Plan Your Days, Love Your Afternoons Maximizing your kid-free hours is ultimately about being intentional… with your time, your habits, and your choices. By planning ahead and aligning your daily actions to your biggest priorities, you create a life where your important work and your family time can both flourish. Instead of feeling like the school day “just flies by” in a blur of busy-ness, you’ll see tangible progress on your goals and still have energy in the tank when it’s time for pickup. That’s the true reward here: you get to fully enjoy the afternoons and evenings with your children, being present instead of preoccupied. So remember, a great plan is really about freedom, the freedom to spend your time on the things that light you up and the freedom to be the parent (and person) you want to be. With a little structure and a lot of consistency, you can turn your school-hour routine into a powerhouse of productivity and fulfillment. Plan your days around what matters most, execute those plans with focus (and a dash of flexibility), and watch how much awesome stuff you get done before the school day is even over. /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/38134695

333. How To Be Awesome At Not Having FOMO 07/28/2025

333. How To Be Awesome At Not Having FOMO How To Be Awesome At Not Having FOMO This is one huge deep dive into FOMO. The fear of missing out and why I think it can quietly steal your peace, confidence and joy if you don’t have a plan for how to think about it. Lots of things I talk about on this podcast, I’m currently also working on becoming awesome at the thing. This is one of those things that I’ve got down. I don’t have FOMO ever and I don’t get my feelings hurt if I wasn’t invited somewhere. Not that either of these things are bad feelings - I don't actually label feelings at all- good or bad. I think it’s so great if you can just see feelings clearly as they are and not judge yourself for the feelings you have. When you have feelings of missing out you lose the moment you’re in for the moment you think you’re missing or missed. I think once we really take time to think about what FOMO is and how it affects us, you just won’t feel them the same way after. We talk about… Where FOMO actually comes from (spoiler: it’s not about the event, it’s about the emotion underneath it) How to reframe FOMO into JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out) Strategies to strengthen self-trust so you stop looking outward for validation Why comparison is the thief of joy, and how to stop doing it Good reframes and questions to ask yourself when FOMO hits Understand the Root of FOMO Mel Robbins says FOMO often comes from self-doubt or feeling like we’re not doing enough. “You’re not missing out on anything when you’re living in alignment.” FOMO is triggered when we think other people are having more fun, more success, or more freedom than we are, but it’s all perception-based. Ask yourself: Am I craving the experience… or the feeling I think it will give me? Shift into JOMO – the Joy of Missing Out Jay Shetty teaches that peace is found in presence, and JOMO is about intentionally choosing what you say yes and no to. “You don’t need to do everything. You need to do what matters most to you.” When you choose one thing, you’re saying no to others, that’s not loss, that’s clarity. Practice gratitude and groundedness in the choices you’ve made, don’t look sideways. Build Certainty Through Identity Tony Robbins says that we suffer when our expectations don’t match our reality. “Trade your expectations for appreciation and your whole life changes.” Instead of feeling left out, feel proud of the decisions you’ve made that align with your values. Anchor into your identity: “I’m someone who values…” and let that lead your yeses and noes. Comparison Detox: Stop Scrolling, Start Living Curate your inputs, if social media is triggering FOMO, take a pause or unfollow. Mel Robbins: “You can’t compare your behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel.” Reconnect with your own life’s magic. The more present you are, the less you’ll care what others are doing. When FOMO Hits, Try This… Pause. Name it: “This is FOMO.” Ask: What am I afraid of missing… and why does that matter to me? Reframe: “If I’m not there, it’s because I’m meant to be here.” CHEERS to planning your days in a way that you don’t have a fear of missing things but this sense of joy and calm knowing that you’ve chosen to do the things that align with what matters to you most. /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/37571365

331. Awesome Thoughts At Officially 1M Downloads 07/25/2025

332. How To Be Awesome At Hibernating Then Dominating 07/21/2025

332. How To Be Awesome At Hibernating Then Dominating What if disappearing for 30 days felt like a rocket ship toward the goals you’ve been thinking about… the habits you’ve wanted to build, the changes you’ve wanted to make. In this episode, I’m showing you how to hit pause on your normal life, go all in on what actually moves the needle, and come out with results that would’ve taken years.. or never happened at all. This episode is about changing up your routine and getting quiet for a certain period of time so that you can be laser focused on doing things differently. It will mean passing up things you normally do and even things you enjoy doing - for a short period of time. This Intentional imbalance is a growth strategy. Rather than tinkering away at something- you charge it, get great at it, get it into your consistent routine then emerge. You don’t live in this cave forever and the amount of time that you hibernate depends on how big of the goal and how focused you can be. You just need to hibernate long enough to get some major headway going in the direction that you want. Here’s the truth, when you come out of this phase, you won’t be the same person you were when you went in. You’ll walk differently. Think differently. Speak with more certainty. Why? Because you’ve done something most people won’t do, you intentionally pressed pause on the noise, the distractions, the social expectations… and you chose to go all in. You tell yourself… “For this short season, I’m putting blinders on. I’m not doing everything for everyone else. I’m focused. I’m building. I’m growing.” And here’s the beautiful part, it’s temporary. This isn’t about grinding forever. It’s about locking in for a short, intentional window… and using that window to create momentum that would’ve taken years otherwise, or maybe wouldn’t have happened at all. You didn’t try to squeeze this goal into the cracks of your chaotic schedule, you restructured your life around it. That’s why it sticks. It’s like being in a workout class and your legs are burning and your mind is screaming “I can’t do one more rep,” and then the instructor says… “You only have 10 left.” You find something extra. You push harder because the finish line is in sight. That’s the magic of this phase, you know it has an end. You know the sacrifice is short-term. And because of that, you stay consistent. You don’t flake. You show up. And on the other side? You’ve finished the reps. You’ve built the habit. You’ve launched the thing, or changed your body, or created a whole new standard for your life. And most importantly, you’ve built confidence. Not from hype. Not from external validation. But from evidence. Proof that you can be the kind of person who gets things done when it matters most. So if life’s felt stuck or uninspired lately… This is your sign to reset. Go inward. Go hard. Hibernate for a little while. Then come back and dominate... with momentum, with confidence, and with proof that you are exactly who you say you are and way more awesome! /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/37474690

330. How To Be Awesome At Not Letting Anyone Clip Your Wings 07/08/2025

329. How To Be Awesome At Creating A Totally New Healthy Normal 06/30/2025

329. How To Be Awesome At Creating A Totally New Healthy Normal I feel like there is this shift in what used to be the habits and routines of “extreme biohackers” or “health gurus” and now those same things have become part of a lifestyle that people are adapting to make it their new healthy normal. What we eat, how we move, what we focus on, how we approach health & supplements & body recovery, having a low stress lifestyle - all of it. This is - my opinion - the best ever cultural shift… because it makes us all healthier, happier in our day to day because we feel great and we will live longer and age better. In this episode I’m breaking down the habits and ideas that play into this new healthy normal. Whether you’re just starting or refining your routine, this is your blueprint for building a healthy lifestyle that feels good and becomes your new normal. Let’s break it down this way... -What we eat -How we move -What we focus on / headspace / love / low stress -How we approach health & supplements & body recovery 🍽️ WHAT WE EAT (“Fit Body”) Cook your own food – cheapest, healthiest, tastiest path to looking & feeling better. 90 % whole-food rule – mostly meat, poultry, fish, eggs, raw milk/cheese, honey, fruit, veggies. Limit the big saboteurs – alcohol, added sugar, processed/seed-oil-heavy foods, liquid calories. Ancestral fats – butter, ghee, tallow, coconut or olive oil; dump industrial seed oils. Protein-forward eating – anchor every meal with quality protein for muscle, satiety, blood-sugar control. Precision hydration & minerals – use high-quality salt + magnesium with meals and water. Fasting as a tool – strategic fasts for metabolic flexibility and gut rest. Cheat-code bedtime nutrition – eating finishes 2-3 h before lights-out (see sleep section). 🏃 HOW WE MOVE (“Fit Body” continued) Daily baseline: walk ≥ 10 000 steps – the more you walk, the better you feel. Lift ≥ 4× per week – the more you lift, the more muscle you build; prioritize compound moves. Movement micro-wins – walk after meals, take the stairs, stretch while on calls. Outdoor > indoor – sunlight + fresh air amplify the mood boost. Do hard things – deliberate discomfort (heavy lifts, hill sprints, cold dips) makes the rest of life easier. Mini-metric goals – work toward: 10 pull-ups, 25 push-ups, 30 crunches, 1-mile run < 7 min (top 1 % but attainable). Active recovery – gentle walks, mobility flows, breath-work between intense sessions. 🧠 WHAT WE FOCUS ON / HEADSPACE / LOVE / LOW STRESS Golden bedtime – the earlier you sleep, the better you feel; 9 p.m. lights-out is a weight-loss & energy cheat code. 7 + hours every night – non-negotiable for hormones, immunity, cognition. Calm mind priorities – gratitude, meditation, prayer, earthing, laughter, breath-work. Nature therapy – sun, grass, water, trees: free antidepressants. Purpose & passion stack Fit body Calm mind Loving family Exciting hobby Respect for nature Rewarding purpose Supportive life partner Stress is not a badge of honor – schedule rest like workouts; low-stim routines > chronic hustle. Design a life you love – work that lights you up, movement built into the day, joyful relationships. Reject the modern “normal” – daily Starbucks, cubicle confinement, 40-year job you hate, multiple meds, no sunlight, no exercise → not the path. Embrace the real normal – fulfilling work, outdoor time, strong body, vibrant health, thriving relationships. 🔬 HOW WE APPROACH HEALTH, SUPPLEMENTS & BODY RECOVERY Foundational stack – magnesium, creatine, collagen (DiNic’s “never-skip” trio). Targeted add-ons – electrolytes, high-quality multi/mineral, vitamin D/K, omega-3s as labs dictate. Sleep hygiene – dark room, cool temp, magnesium + glycine in the evening, zero blue light last hour. Underrated “medical tools” Sunlight ☀️ Sleep 😴 Nature & earthing 🌳 Real food 🥦 Exercise & walking 🚶‍♀️ Hot/cold exposure (sauna, cold plunges) 🔥🧊 Salt & magnesium 🧂 Meditation & laughter 🧘‍♂️😄 Active recovery tech – red-light, compression, massage, mobility, breath-work. Lab-first mindset – annual bloodwork, CGM, body-comp scans; tweak before problems arise. Body-transformation quick-start (90 days) Limit alcohol 10 k steps daily Lift ≥ 4× weekly Sleep 7 + h 90 % whole foods Ditch liquid calories Prioritize protein + quality fats Rule of compounding – small, relentless wins in movement, food, sleep, mindset snowball into radical change. CHEERS to creating YOUR new normal based on all that we know!! XO Lindsay /episode/index/show/howtobeawesomeateverything/id/37212065

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