Lifting the Lifters
This show dedicated to “lifting the lifters” in the day-to-day business of raising families. We will use real-life experiences to discuss topics, ideas, resources, and tools to help lift and fortify the mind, body, and spirit of women and moms so she can nurture with confidence and love! When they are fortified the home, family, and community can thrive!
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Gratitude Before Gravy: How Gratitude Boosts Willpower
11/21/2025
Gratitude Before Gravy: How Gratitude Boosts Willpower
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Instead of stretchy pants and self-control guilt, let's go for gratitude! In this episode, w break down the surprising science of willpower, why it drains so fast, why we think we have more than we actually do, and how gratitude can literally replenish the brain’s self-control system. You’ll learn: What willpower actually is (and why it’s not just “trying harder”) How decision fatigue drains your ability to make good choices Why gratitude calms cravings, reduces impulsivity, and restores mental energy The “Gratitude Before Gravy” method to stay intentional at Thanksgiving A simple 3-breath gratitude reset that kills cravings in 10 seconds How spiritual principles like “live in thanksgiving daily” line up perfectly with neuroscience Whether you want to avoid overeating, stay patient with family, or feel lighter emotionally this holiday, this episode gives you a practical roadmap. Listen in and learn why gratitude isn’t just a warm fuzzy feeling! It’s weightlifting for your willpower muscle.
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The Healing Power of Childhood Joy
11/14/2025
The Healing Power of Childhood Joy
Do you ever feel anxious, uptight, or "hyperaroused" for no clear reason? In this extremely relatable episode, we dive into the surprising therapeutic benefits of intentional nostalgia! We reveal how recreating simple, sensory-rich childhood moments can literally calm your biology. I share how recreating the simple act of crunching fall leaves on a walk to church felt and how that same tool can be used as a way to relieve day-to-day stress and anxiety. We discuss: * 🧠 The neuroscience of nostalgia: How positive memories reduce cortisol (the stress hormone) and activate your brain's reward system (dopamine and serotonin). * 🧘 Shifting from "Fight or Flight" to "Rest and Digest" using sensory grounding techniques. * 🔑 Your Joy Toolkit: How to find and use your own personal 'crunch'; whether it's an old song, a specific scent, or a favorite childhood game as an instant regulator. If you’re seeking a simple, accessible way to soothe your anxiety and reconnect with your authentic self, this episode is your guide.
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At the Center: Family and Life Lessons in Teamwork and Contribution
11/07/2025
At the Center: Family and Life Lessons in Teamwork and Contribution
Life has a way of teaching us in the most unexpected ways! This was the case just recently with football season this year. In this podcast episode, I interview our youngest son Stockton, and we talk about his experience playing center on his football team. We discuss team over self, sacrifice, the people and positions in life that don't get "noticed" but make major contributions. This episode will make you think and give some pretty powerful life lessons on and off the field!
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When Fear Wears a Different Mask
10/31/2025
When Fear Wears a Different Mask
Fear doesn’t always wear fangs! It doesn't scream and isn't loud; sometimes it wears and whispers, “not enough.” This week’s episode, “When Fear Wears a Different Mask,” dives into the sneaky ways fear shows up as scarcity. Scarcity is the fear of not enough time, love, money, or worth. We'll discuss how to recognize it, its impact on your body, brain, nervous system, and actions, and provide simple and practical ways to move back into abundance. We can tell the truth of what is, right now. "Right now, I have enough." "I have 15 minutes." "I have a healthy body." "I have enough to share." Listen in to hear more about the sneaky fear we all live with called scarcity and how we can shift into abundance!
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Interview with Jarred Rydalch
10/24/2025
Interview with Jarred Rydalch
This episode is a special treat for us all! WAY Back, on Lifting the Lifter's 100th episode, I finally got my favorite human on the podcast! My husband Jarred! We are doing a replay of an amazing interview! Jarred is FULL of wisdom and good advice. We have worked together in life, family, and business. In this episode, we discuss our family motto. We talk about why we created one, what is in that motto, how it has blessed our family, and how you can create one! If you are new to the podcast, take a listen, and if you are a frequent listener, enjoy a refresher! I am sure you will have some insights and ideas for your family!
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It's Not Everyone: When Things Get Blown Up!
10/17/2025
It's Not Everyone: When Things Get Blown Up!
Do you ever catch yourself spiraling, thinking “everyone’s judging me” or “everyone noticed that mistake”? Chances are… It’s not everyone. It’s probably just two people. In this episode, we’re breaking down why small situations can feel huge in our minds, and how your nervous system is often the one behind the exaggeration. You’ll learn what’s actually happening in your body when fear or embarrassment kicks in, how your brain builds stories to match those sensations, and what to do to bring it all back to size. We’ll talk about neuroception (how your body detects threat before your brain does), story inflation, and simple ways to regulate when your nervous system starts blowing things out of proportion. If you’ve ever overthought, overreacted, or made a mountain out of a mental molehill — this one’s for you. Takeaways: Why your body reacts before your brain understands what’s happening How to notice when your nervous system is distorting reality Quick tools to calm your body so your thoughts can follow How to “turn on the light” and see the rope for what it is — not a snake “Your nervous system may blow things up to protect you — but you don’t have to live inside that storm.”
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Concerned vs. Consumed
10/10/2025
Concerned vs. Consumed
Have you ever caught yourself spinning in your head about something...replaying a worry, a decision, or a problem you can’t fix right away? In this episode, we explore the difference between being concerned and being consumed. You’ll learn why concern is necessary for forward movement. It’s what drives awareness, growth, and intentional living, and how it can quietly turn into consumption when our thoughts take over. We’ll also look at what happens inside our nervous system when that shift occurs, and how simple grounding practices like breathing, writing, and prayer help calm both body and spirit. Through real-life examples, including our relationship with food and healthy habits, we’ll discover how to stay mindful, balanced, and connected, caring deeply without carrying it all.
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Where Is Your Heart?
10/03/2025
Where Is Your Heart?
"Where is your heart?" This is a question we can ask to reflect on our intentions, our lives, and our motivations. It can help us realign to be where we want to be. In this episode, we explore this very question from President Russell M. Nelson’s: “Where is your heart?” Drawing on his life as a world-renowned heart surgeon and as a prophet of God, we look at why the heart matters, not just physically, but spiritually. We’ll reflect on how our hearts are pulled in so many directions: family, work, goals, and personal interests and how President Nelson’s example shows us the strength that comes when we give our hearts to God first. With scriptures, prophetic quotes, and real-life insights, this conversation will help you consider where your heart is today… and where you want it to be.
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Catch the Yellow, Stay in the Green
09/26/2025
Catch the Yellow, Stay in the Green
Your body is always talking to you—it whispers before it shouts. In this episode, we explore the “traffic lights of resilience”: the green zone where we feel balanced and energized, the yellow lights that signal stress or fatigue, and the red or blue zones where burnout and shutdown live. I’ll share how running has taught me to listen to my body’s yellow lights—tight muscles, fatigue, or stiffness—and how ignoring them always comes at a cost. Together, we’ll learn how to spot our own warning signals and make small shifts that keep us in the green zone, steady and strong!
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Pain vs. Suffering: Understanding Clean and Dirty Pain
09/19/2025
Pain vs. Suffering: Understanding Clean and Dirty Pain
In this episode, we discuss pain vs. suffering. There is a difference! We explore the difference between clean pain and dirty pain. Clean pain is the natural hurt of being human, the sting of loss, rejection, or disappointment. Dirty pain is the suffering we pile on top through resistance, self-criticism, and “what if” thinking. With some practical tools, exercises, and an experience we had this week with a sliver , you’ll learn how to recognize when you’re stuck in dirty pain and how to gently shift back into clean pain. This conversation will help you navigate life’s challenges with more honesty, compassion, and peace. It will help you move through your pain rather than engage in the suffering of dirty pain. Listen In!
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Tidy Your Space to Tidy Your Mind
09/12/2025
Tidy Your Space to Tidy Your Mind
Do you have a corner of your home that’s a little cluttered, unorganized, or full of things you just can’t decide what to do with, so they sit there, staring back at you? Or maybe life has thrown you into a situation that’s turned your house upside down, repairs, a remodel, new carpet going in, or houseguests everywhere? I get it. Me too. When our space slips into disarray, it often leaves us feeling off balance. That’s because our nervous system is constantly picking up on the extra noise and sending signals that lead to overstimulation, decision fatigue, and even stress or anxiety. And here’s the kicker: clutter doesn’t just affect our productivity—it also interferes with our ability to rest. That low hum of “things left undone” keeps our brains buzzing when we’re trying to relax. But here’s the good news: awareness is the first step, and a few simple actions can reset both your space and your mindset. When I’m feeling out of sorts, I always come back to these four easy wins: Make the bed – it instantly sets the tone for order. Do one load of laundry—start to finish. Take out the trash. Clear off one cupboard or counter space. These small steps create momentum, restore clarity, and bring a surprising sense of calm. ✨ Bottom line: A cluttered space = a cluttered mind. When you clear your environment, you’re not just tidying up, you’re creating mental clarity, lowering stress, and giving yourself the breathing room you deserve.
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Grace and Grit: When to Pivot, When to Persevere
09/05/2025
Grace and Grit: When to Pivot, When to Persevere
Have you ever set a goal that felt awesome at first, but a few weeks in, you either wanted to quit, or beat yourself up for even thinking about quitting? Have you quit on that goal or another decision and wished you hadn't, or quit or changed and been glad you have? How do we know when to offer ourselves grace and when to dig in and have some grit? This has come up a few times in some coaching sessions, and I see it in myself, so it would be something many of you could relate to. Grace is having the wisdom to know when it's time to change course or pivot; however, there can be times when we offer ourselves too much grace and make no progress forward because we don't work through the hard. Grit is when we push through the hard, dig deep, go for the goal in the end, and persevere. Again, however, this can get to the point where it is harmful and does more harm than good, adding stress that takes us beyond our tipping point and causing bodily symptoms. In both cases, our brain begins to join in the fun. The part of us that is self-critical and self-sabotaging. The "self-critical snake." In both cases, there is also an option to combine with our "Compassion Companion." One drains you. The other carries you forward. The real question is: which one are you going to listen to on your journey? Listen in to find out more about our two friends, and whether you choose Grace or Grit, you can always have compassion come along.
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The Benefits of Having a Coach
08/29/2025
The Benefits of Having a Coach
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a life coach? Maybe you’ve had goals or dreams that you just haven’t been able to reach on your own. In this episode, I share why having a coach, advisor, or mentor can make all the difference. I talk about my own experience while finishing my bachelor’s degree—and how having a mentor helped me accomplish my goal so much faster than I ever could have by myself! Together, we’ll walk through four powerful reasons why coaching works: A safe place to talk. A coach gives you space to express yourself without judgment. Because they’re not as emotionally tied to you as a family member or close friend, they can offer a fresh perspective. Expertise you can trust. A coach brings knowledge, tools, and ideas from their field of experience that you may not get anywhere else. Accountability that sticks. This one is huge! I’ll be the first to admit—I struggle to stay committed to myself, but when someone else is checking in, I show up. A coach helps you set goals and stay committed to following through. The nudge you need. A coach pushes you forward when you might stall on your own, helping you reach your desires more quickly and effectively. Listen in to discover why coaching is so powerful. Whether you decide to work with me or another coach, having that kind of mentor, advisor, and cheerleader in your corner might be exactly what you need to accomplish your goals.
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Navigating Through All-or-Nothing Thinking
08/22/2025
Navigating Through All-or-Nothing Thinking
Always, Never, Either or. These are words that are often used when we get stuck in "All or Nothing" thinking. Our brains love to know, to hae clarity and understanding, so it is very easy for quick decisions and judgements to be made. However, sometimes these quick judgments lead to all-or-nothing thinking that isn't correct and allows little room for middle ground or a grey area. In today's podcast, we are going to talk about all-or-nothing thinking. We are going to discuss some examples of some times I've seen this show up in myself, my coaching, and with family, and how to navigate through this! First, instead of using the more rigid words like always and never, try using more flexible language. Second, catch yourself when you are using all-or-nothing or black and white talk. This awareness is a HUGE first step! Another tip, say BOTH! Rath than assume that things have to be either/or, they can be BOTH! We are all awesome and flawed! Ask Questions! "Is this true?" Is always a great place to start! And last, COMPASSION! Talk to yourself like a trusted friend, family member, or the Savior. As you practice these tips even one time a day, this will give you so much leverage and awareness on your thought patterns and expand our all-or-nothing thinking into an approach with room for the middle ground!
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The Positive Impact of Pets
08/08/2025
The Positive Impact of Pets
We have anxiously been waiting for the arrival of baby kittens at our house! The momma kitty, Molly, has been growing and growing, and she looks like she's ready to pop! Each one of us wants to get our hands on them, and Stockton exclaimed in a bit of a fit one day, "I just want Molly to have her kitties! They make me happy!" I am not typically a fan of relying on outside resources for happiness; however, there is something to this. Pets can help decrease our stress and anxiety levels, increase our feelings of peace, comfort, and satisfaction, and provide a sense of purpose and meaning, which also contributes to overall happiness. In today's podcast, we talk about pets and the impact they have on our nervous systems, bodies, and brains. How even a brief interaction can shift our feelings and thinking! We also talk about them giving us a sense of purpose by providing something to care for, look after, feed, and love. Our Heavenly Father has given us so many amazing creations for our benefit. Nature, animals, and so much more! How often do we forget to take advantage of these creations, enjoy them, and experience the happiness that can come so naturally! Listen in to this podcast to hear more about the impact pets can have!
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Not Just Good, Way Good!
08/01/2025
Not Just Good, Way Good!
If you are in our home, you'll more than likely hear Jarred, or one of us say, "That was WAY good!" It is one of those one-liners that we use often. We use it to celebrate and notice the good, and accentuate it with "Way Good!" We forget or underestimate the power of our words. The words we say, we speak, and think change how we feel. When we say something is good and way good, it signals to our brain and nervous system that everything is OK. We Are safe, not in danger, can relax, be present, enjoy, and connect. I wondered what would happen if we all started to look for the "Way Good" moments and cultivate them? How would life change and be different? I think it would be Way Good!!! The most prominent instances in scripture where something is described as "good" are found in the creation account in Genesis. In the first chapter of Genesis, God repeatedly assesses His work and declares it "good." Here is a breakdown of those moments: * Genesis 1:4 - After creating light, "God saw that the light was good." * Genesis 1:10 - After separating the land from the sea, "God saw that it was good." * Genesis 1:12 - After creating vegetation, "God saw that it was good." * Genesis 1:18 - After creating the sun, moon, and stars, "God saw that it was good." * Genesis 1:21 - After creating sea creatures and birds, "God saw that it was good." * Genesis 1:25 - After creating land animals, "God saw that it was good." * Genesis 1:31 - After creating humanity (man and woman) and surveying all of His work, "God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good." This culmination on the sixth day is particularly significant, as the creation of man and woman completes the creation week, and God's final assessment is elevated from "good" to "very good." Or in this instance: “Way Good!” We are Way Good! As we understand that, embody that belief that we are way good, look for the moments of way good, then we can practice cultivating those moments into our lives and be a source of it for others!
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Savoring Summer: How To Slow Down When Life Speeds Up
07/25/2025
Savoring Summer: How To Slow Down When Life Speeds Up
Do any of you feel like your summer is blasting away? Or time in general! Are we moving so fast that we no longer enjoy anything? In this podcast episode, we are going to talk about savoring those summer moments that we have. We don't have to change or cancel our plans, just slow down a little to savor the moments that we have. Shifting down is our focus. A simple shift in one direction can change the momentum of our pace and the rest of our day. Could a simple downshift from fifth gear to fourth make all the difference in our connection, our feelings of hurry and anxiety, and peace? Listen in for simple tips to shift down, like taking in nature, putting away our phones, and writing down golden moments. We could all benefit physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually by a simple downshift to get us on a better track!
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Cover Ups
07/18/2025
Cover Ups
In this podcast episode, we discuss cover-ups. I spent some time this weekend trying to cover up the scuffs, marks, and spots on walls that needed some touch-up. After stepping back, I could see a different sheen and look on those spots. They didn't blend perfectly! UGH! With different views, lighting, and perspectives, the look of each of those spots changed. Sometimes visible, sometimes not. Each of us has vulnerabilities, spots, or weaknesses we do our best to cover. We adapt to look and make sure that we don't show that we are struggling. Satan was quick to point out Adam and Eve's weaknesses and vulnerabilities and told them to cover themselves and HIDE. And so began our mortal experience. Christ, on the other hand, chose to keep his scars. He showed them as a reminder of His love, sacrifice, and victory over his challenges. In this episode, we talk about not always having to remain "covered." We don't always have to have the perfect cover-up. Sometimes our weak spots are seen, but it makes us relatable and reminds us we are putting up a good fight!
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Sunlight, Stains, and Sleep
07/11/2025
Sunlight, Stains, and Sleep
In today's podcast, we talk about the benefits of sunlight! I use sunlight as a stain removal source when I'm working on tough spots and stains in a piece of clothing. The sunlight can lighten, bleach, and remove those tough stains from baby blowouts and all sorts of other stains! Sunlight can help us lighten and remove the heaviness that we may be experiencing mentally, emotionally, and physically as well! We discuss how the sun stimulates Vitamin D production, helps regulate our sleep cycles, and also regulates our nervous system. We also talk about the other sun, the "Son," Jesus Christ, and how his light helps us spiritually. Many times we compartmentalize all of the components of health, but they are all connected and each one needs attention! Listen in as we discuss light, how it affects us personally, and how it will trickle in to the parent, spouse, and friend that we can be!
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The Truth Talk Toolkit: Four Keys to Teaching Honesty
07/04/2025
The Truth Talk Toolkit: Four Keys to Teaching Honesty
What do you do when you've been caught red-handed and know you're guilty? Do you lie? Do you get defensive? Or do you admit you were wrong and tell the truth? In this week's episode, we talk about telling the truth. We talk about an experience I had when I got pulled over by a police officer and how I chose to tell the truth. We have the opportunity to model honesty and truth-telling to our children, families, and coworkers, and this toolkit will help us. In the Truth Talk Toolkit, we discuss these four keys: Clarity: Make truth a core value. Connection: Make it safe to be honest. Consistency: Model what you teach. Curiosity: Teach truth through questions. We've heard the phrase, "The truth shall set us free." It truly does. It frees us from the guilt and the shame. Telling the truth fosters connection with ourselves, with others, and with God. Listen in!
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Beyond the BBQ: Celebrating the 4th of July With More Than Food
06/27/2025
Beyond the BBQ: Celebrating the 4th of July With More Than Food
Food is a central part of celebrating! It is a way we show love, how we like to gather, how we enjoy each other's company, and such an integral part of gathering! However, when dealing with dietary restrictions or just trying to observe what you are eating, it can feel isolating and a big frustration. To the point that you may just want to stay home! Don't do it! In this podcast episode, we discuss making our celebrations for the 4th of July and other holidays more than just about food, using these four suggestions. Plan Activities Beyond Eating. Embrace a Healthy Menu. Practice Mindful Eating and Portion Awareness. Remember, Perfection is not the Goal! Enjoy your 4th of July by focusing on the people, the freedoms we enjoy, and make food a part of celebrating, but not the entire focus!
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10 Steps to Clarity
06/20/2025
10 Steps to Clarity
Jarred gave me a carwash pass for Mother’s Day, and after lots of lugging, shuttling, and adventuring, one day I noticed how bad my car needed to be washed, specifically the windshield. It was so dirty! So I pulled through the carwash, and when I got out, it was like a breath of fresh air! Being able to see through that dirty window, it was like a whole new world was opened up! It reminded me of the same experience I’d had when I put a new screen protector on my phone after the previous one had been cracked and damaged. Same experience. A breath of fresh air. The word I would use to describe both of these experiences is CLARITY Clarity generally refers to how clear, understandable, or free of confusion something is. I want to discuss mental clarity, because when our head is cluttered and full, we don’t show up as our best, can’t think and perform clearly, and don’t connect with others as well. Mental clarity refers to a state where your thinking is sharp, focused, and not clouded by confusion or distraction. Here are 10 Steps to Clarity: Clear the mental clutter. Get enough sleep. Practice mindfulness or meditation. Exercise regularly. Eat clean and hydrate. Prioritize and plan. Take a digital detox. Talk it out. Optimize the time of day. Get Present. Sometimes clarity comes with just a carwash or a new screen protector, but mental clarity, when the world opens up and our minds open up, may be a little different. When we hike, the higher we are, the further we can see. Sometimes we are stuck in a rabbit hole and spinning in circles. So we need to get a bigger picture and a greater perspective. Try just one of these 10 steps and see if you experience some clarity in your day today!
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Waves and Weaves: Summer Patterns You'll Love!
06/13/2025
Waves and Weaves: Summer Patterns You'll Love!
I love a good, tight pattern. I love to see straight lines, uniform paterns, and regularities. My eye doesn't just love a good pattern, but my brain does too! Brains love patterns because they create safety, control, ease, and comfort. With summer underway, are you creating a good summer pattern, or are you still struggling to get a good one going? Well, if so, this podcast is for you! In today's podcast, we discuss why patterns are helpful, why some of our patterns are not so helpful, and how to recognize the patterns in our lives. Then we discuss how to create a summer pattern that weaves in work, play, and so much more! Listen in as I give some insight into the patterns we've created and love to help us connect, create, and more!
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Marriages Are Like Rock Formations
06/06/2025
Marriages Are Like Rock Formations
Do you remember your 5th-grade science classes, where we learned about rocks, weathering, and erosion? Where there is molding and shaping, weathering, and change? This week, I took a journey back to those classes as I recalled the processes and related them to Jarred and my marriage. We celebrated 25 years this week, and it has been a ride for sure! There has been molding and shaping and building during those 25 years, and they have come through our life together, the family we have created, the work, the hobbies, and our homes! In this episode, we talk about what builds, molds, and shapes us. We relate this molding and shaping to the processes of weathering and erosion, and learn how growth and change come through processes of breakdown and change. I share the 25 things that have built Jarred and I, and as promised posted the YouTube video below! Take a look back on your life and/or your marriages and see what things have broken you down, but also in the process molded and shaped who you are today!
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It Takes A Village
05/30/2025
It Takes A Village
It's that time of year when graduations are happening in every corner, and it's exciting! The graduates of 2025 are giving commencement speeches and spreading their wings to take on their next adventure! We celebrated Meg's graduation last week, and I have been overwhelmed by the support she's had throughout her life that has molded and shaped who she is. While I hope I've been an influence for good in her life, I recognize that Jarred and I are not the only ones who have been on her journey! It has taken a village! It takes a village is a phrase that signifies that raising a child, or achieving any significant goal, cannot be done by one person alone. It highlights the need for a supportive network of people who can provide guidance, resources, and encouragement. Our "village" can include family members, friends, neighbors, teachers, community leaders, and even professionals like doctors or therapists. It is a concept that can be applied to various areas, including professional development, community projects, and even personal goals. Trying to do the job alone doesn't usually go well. As humans, we need each other. We are made for connection and relationships, we need our village. In today's podcast, we talk about our village when it comes to raising families, but also raising ourselves and each other! We need people to support, lift, and we need to do the lifting as well! Listen in!
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Water: The Chill Pill You're Missing
05/16/2025
Water: The Chill Pill You're Missing
You’ve heard the term: Take a chill pill! Or take a chill pill and call me in the morning! What does that even mean?! Well, to put it simply, it means to relax! There are, in fact, pills that we can take to relax, but that’s not always the most healthy or beneficial. There are other solutions to help us manage our stress because It is inevitable. We all have stressful situations, relationships, and circumstances. It isn’t really something that we can get away from. How do you cope with stress? Some of us lash out. Some of us buffer or use other sources like food, work, and spending money to avoid the stress. Some of us shut down, sleep Some of us bottle it up, shove it away, Some of us stay busy, All of us do something, and we all hold that stress differently in our bodies. Maybe you feel tension in your shoulders, maybe you feel an upset stomach, maybe you have a headache. All of these can be linked to the way you’re coping with your stress. Is there a way that you cope with your stress that you know is helpful? There are many techniques like breathing, movement, journaling, exercise, and taking pills. Have you ever thought of using water as your chill pill? Yes, water. Water can be a tool to help cope with your stress, anxiety, and overwhelm, and regulate your nervous system to get to a more relaxed state, so we can handle our stress. In this episode, we are going to talk about using water as a way to help manage stress using H2O. Hydrate: Drink water! Our bodies are made up of 63% water! 2 Activities: Swim, run your hands in it, wipe it on your face, so many options! Observe: Listen and watch water! Listen in to hear more! It really is the Chill Pill you need!
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Grace Instead of Mom Guilt
05/09/2025
Grace Instead of Mom Guilt
Mom Guilt. This is a real thing. A day doesn't go by that we don't experience this phsycological phenomenon. All of the should have dones, could have dones, the mistakes we've made that we'd like to change. The times we did show up as our best, or show up at all. We all have an expectation of what a "good mom" looks like, and spend a lot of time feeling guilt for these expectations. These persistent feelings of guilt can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, or just a flat grumpy mom! And if they stay for long, can lead to bigger problems. This stress we feel is very disregulating and puts us into a fight, flight, and freeze mode just perpetuating the cycle of self-deprecating thoughts and stress. But we don't have to stay here! The guilt we feel is because of the gap that we see in our mothering. What if we replaced this gap with grace. What if we offered it to other's but especially to ourselves! In this podcast we talk abou grace and filling the gaps with grace! This mother's day and every day, lets add grace to our gaps! Listen In!
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Compensation
05/02/2025
Compensation
These past few weeks I’ve been working on my golf game, again… it seems as if that is a never ending battle. Once you get something going good, there’s another issue that arises. I have a golf coach who is amazing and so patient with me. She came and we worked on a few things and when I went and played a few rounds, the things we worked on worked! I was hitting straighter and more consistently. Then, something happened, and I started hit to the right. The far right. Not just a little. So our efforts with my last couple of lessons have been on correcting that. Apparently I don’t roll my hands quick enough. This is something that is going to take time, practice, and work to rewire my brain and muscle memory. In the mean time, we made a few tweaks with my hands and my feet to compensate for this. To make up for this challenge. What is to compensate? This means to counteract something unpleasant or unwelcome by exerting an opposite force. To offset something. To compensate someone is to give someone something for their loss or suffering. Has there been a time you feel you’ve compensated for something or someone else has compensated you? In this podcast episode we will discuss compensation and the compensatory growth and blessings we recieve through our challenges, circumstances, and lives. We will discuss the first step, always believing, that we will be compensated, and that things will be made right in the end! Listen In!
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The Power of Pondering
04/25/2025
The Power of Pondering
Have you ever considered adding pondering to your day-to-day? Pondering is a time to reflect, think, and meditate. In our fast-paced, go go-go-go, hurried world, it seems counterintuitive to slow down, ponder, and reflect. Slow down to speed up? Yep! That's exactly right. There is great power in pondering. And the benefits are pretty remarkable. Improved decision-making: Pondering allows for thoroughly weighing options and potential consequences, leading to more informed and rational decisions. Deeper understanding: Pondering can reveal deeper insights and a more comprehensive understanding of complex issues by taking the time to consider a matter from multiple angles. Increased self-awareness: can promote introspection and self-reflection, leading to a better understanding of one's own thoughts, feelings, and motivations. Reduced impulse reactions: Pondering can help to slow down impulsive reactions and allow for a more thoughtful response in challenging situations. Enhanced creativity: Pondering can spark creative thinking and lead to innovative solutions by exploring different possibilities and connections. Greater appreciation: Pondering can deepen our appreciation for the world around us, fostering a sense of wonder and gratitude. Improved memory: Pondering helps to consolidate information and make it more accessible for future recall. Reduced stress: By allowing for a calm and thoughtful approach to situations, pondering can help to reduce stress and anxiety. Spiritual growth: Pondering can be a way to connect with one's inner self and explore deeper spiritual questions. A greater sense of purpose: Pondering life's meaning and purpose can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful existence. In this episode, we talk about pondering, its benefits, and give some suggestions on how to add this into your day! Give it a try!
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There Was a Queen Once
04/11/2025
There Was a Queen Once
There was a queen once.... Do we look in the mirror and see that we are the queens and kings? Do we see that? Or do we see the person that could be better, isn't good enough, has no value, talents, or worth? In this podcast we talk about an experience Megan had with a little girl who handed her a Burger King crown after a loss at a pageant. This crown reminded us both, we are queens even withouth the "title." Do we act that way? Do we see ourselves in a way that we put our best foot forward and connect, create, and spread light? Listen in as we talk more about this, how this mentality chages our behavior, and how even though we are royalty we are here to become "mountains" with unlimitted potential!
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