ABSOLUTELY BITTERSWEET. As we delve into people pleasing and how that shows up in our lives, and others, we discover that we need to say goodbye to being podcasters (at least for now)… join us in a vulnerable conversation on how we are choosing ourselves- in that ever present effort to be, INTUITIVELY AUTHENTIC. 

Why is it that when something should feel so good, we limit ourselves in the experience? We come up with a million reasons why we can’t allow ourselves to truly be as joyful as we could… as annoying as this is, and as much as we want to deny we do this, most of us probably do. Why? How can we stop it? Here’s a pep talk to honestly and vulnerably explore this concept. 

Ready for a PEP TALK?? Have you ever been so immersed in something that you lose all track of time and feel as if you are fully present and your thoughts are just flowing out of you? Let’s explore what gets us to that point and how to do more of it- so we can put into practice being present on that “next level”

OOF this one hits why dichotomies and  rigidity can be so detrimental in our lives, but also the reality of how stinking hard letting go of it all can be. For those of us who tend to lean into the illusion of control, “letting go” can feel scary, and maybe even impossible. But man, after exploring the benefits and nuance of psychological flexibility, we tend to be on board with being open to this more in our lives, and we hope you may too. 

Despite our best efforts to be “above” or “beyond” needing to be liked, for most of us there is still a nagging desire to be liked by those we come into contact with. Whether it’s the waiter at a restaurant, our boss, or our closest family and friends, being received well tends to a goal. There are times when we contort ourselves to be more palatable, to be understood or to feel included. How can we use this to benefit us/others, but not stray away from who we are authentically? Let’s have a vulnerable conversation and see where it leads. 

There are definite times where the weight of life seems to be TOO MUCH. The mental, emotional and physical load and weight of stress, resonates HARD. How do we know we’re experiencing it when it shows up so differently for us all? And more importantly, how we do lean into it and “recover” from it?? 

Oof. It is so hard to be gentle with ourselves, isn’t it? For whatever reason a default is often to judge, shame or pressure ourselves to be more or do more… but what a hard way to live life. We can probably agree that this is exhausting and if there was an alternate we would likely choose that. So HOW do we do that? Insert, grace. This episode delves into why this is so dang hard and possible ways to employ it a little more often. 

If you’re anything like us, life seems safer when you think in absolutes, the black and white. The problem with this is, life happens in the gray. Why do we do this? How can we tune into awareness and acceptance of this uncomfortable fact? Jess, LPC, joins us to walk through all these things… resulting in a super impactful episode.

We often hear the phrase “trust your gut” as advice or inspiration. However, that can be SO tricky when we don’t know what the heck that means, what intuition is, how to recognize it, and most importantly how to act on it. Insert, today’s episode. We too have a desire to do just that, trust ourselves, but do not have all those questions worked out either. Join us for a raw conversation on how we do (and don’t!) trust ourselves and ways that plays out in our lives.

Why is it that we tend to over explain everything we do, say, think & are? Is this taught to us? Is it innate? Is the absolute BULLSHIT? Yes to all. It’s time to stop freaking apologizing (or asking permission) for taking up space and living into who you are MEANT.TO.BE. 

The old school narrative that in order to succeed and get to the “top” we need to push others out of the way is not only tired, but it’s a bunch of BS. We don’t have all the same dream, the same purpose, the same goals- so it’s ridiculous to think that there’s only one “top” and therefore only room for one, or a few, individuals. Instead, let’s advocate that not only is there room for everyone at the table, but, it’s way more fun to be there TOGETHER anyway! Let’s HYPE each other up, cheer, support and love on each other and see how the world changes… let’s freaking goooo! 

25 episodes! We are celebrating WITH you this episode- reflecting on our favorite moments & take aways thus far! 

In so many of our episodes we talk about the importance of taking care of YOU. And yes, this truly needs to be FIRST. But today, we have a guest, Ryan Murrin, who helps us dig into stewardship and also finding meaning in serving others. There is power in finding & developing your professional & personal team. When there is a leader who believes that everyone on the team is invested and deserves to be growth cultivated, the results are bigger than we could have ever imagined! 

Is it possible to just “believe” our way into everything we’ve always wanted? We’re here to call BS. BUT, there is power in the belief and mindset of BIG things are possible and you are absolutely deserving of them. So how do we go from belief to action? And if we don’t yet believe it, are there things we can do to cultivate that mindset? 

Full disclaimer- this topic is not an area of strength for either one of us, and our guess is, if you’re listening to a podcast like this, it may not be for you either. However, by getting uncomfortable and exploring this topic, we stumbled into some surprising findings, and had some real honesty moments of NOT having it all figured out. Let’s figure out what “presence” is, why we desire it, what makes it so dang hard, and try to uncover some maybe sorta ways to try to gain more of it in our lives. 

You have to surround yourself with people who love you, support you, challenge you… if not, you will NEVER be able to get where you want to go. Ok fine, but HOW can we cultivate these relationships? WHERE can we find these people? WHY does it matter? Let’s dig in, this is a juicy one with some hard truths. 

There is no doubt that there are times in our lives when like it or not, difficult conversations are inevitable. Whether it be with a coworker, a partner, your child, friend, parent…conversations that cover tough topics, come with intense emotions, or have high stakes are going to come up, even for the most agreeable people. So HOW do we navigate these conversations in a way that feels less intimidating and what are some tools that can help us feel better equipped to engage in these moments? Because honestly, the majority of conflict is simply a result of miscommunication… so let’s tackle this one, shall we? 

Personal life. Professional life. Personal growth. Professional growth. Family. Friends. Responsibilities. Rest.  So HOW do we juggle it all, and attempt to stay semi sane in the process?? We get asked this often- because the illusion of our lives in keeping all the balls in the air all the time.  We explore tips and tools to attempt to do just that, but also dig into the reality of the weight and realness when you can’t “figure it all out.  Should the goal really be to do it all?? Or to get more selective about what is included in the “all”

Emotions can be complicated and confusing. BUT, do they have to be?? We’re here to tell you, they DON’T. When we know the PURPOSE of the basic emotions we can then choose to act accordingly. Jess is back, and she breaks this down in a way that lead to MAJOR “ahas” and “oh my gosh, that makes so much sense” moments. If you only listen to one podcast and need it to immediately change your life- this is it! 

We’ve all been in situations where our interpretation of an event, a comment, or even a look has been perceived way out of context and the story we tell ourselves spirals way out of control. We’re here to explore whether it’s possible to recognize, and “catch ourselves” in these moments and CHOOSE how we perceive it in that moment, and beyond.