236. hello again! in this episode, i give you a very brief update on what's been going on over here: open nesting, turning 50(!), and earning a master’s degree. and now i'm back - rebuilding this podcast without a perfect plan. some other topics i touch on lightly in this episode: • reframing empty nest to open nest • midlife, perimenopause, and body image issues • saying no to protect my energy • deepening my 1:1 coaching • earning a master’s degree in sport and performance psyc...

234. if you've ever wondered what life and business coaching is and what it would be like to work with a coach, this episode is for you. first i discuss the important difference between coaching and therapy. then i talk about who i typically work with and the many benefits of working with a coach. i share some striking before and afters and some big wins my clients have created. if you are a high-achiever who's spent years pleasing others to the point of burnout, ple...

233. what happens when you mix a lawyer, an artist, an event planner, a product-based business owner and a running coach? you get me! i'm a life and career coach with a fun and diverse toolkit for helping clients transform their lives. in this personal episode, i share my multifaceted journey from uncertain college graduate to confident coach. i share insight and funny stories from running track at UNC and studying journalism, to attending law school while having my first child, t...

232. i didn't want to do much of anything this week because i've been feeling so heavy, discouraged, and outraged by our government. but after conversations with my coach and my husband, i picked myself up and recorded this podcast episode just for you. i thought this pep talk might be helpful to you like it has been to me. i was a wee bit nervous for about half a second about posting this, but i'm effing over it and i want everyone to know where i stand. i stand on the side of humanity and...

231. i'm sharing with you my greatest hits of questions you can ask yourself. these questions will help you feel better, be more productive, bring clarity, help you overcome procrastination, and more. enjoy! text me with comments on this episode i can help you feel better and get more done in 6 months. i'll help you figure out a meaningful goal, we'll create an action plan and i'll help you get unstuck all along the way. you don't have to struggle getting things done. if you loved wha...

230. if you've ever felt overlooked, invisible, underappreciated or not chosen, this episode is for you. I share with you several times when I felt unseen or misunderstood. then i realized i may have something to do with it. which is great news actually, because it means there just might be something i can do about it. another episode you might be interested in: 222 - remember who the eff you are text me with comments on this episode i can help you feel better and ...

229. we all have had a time when we had plans to do a task, but we did something else instead. most of us choose to handle it with lots of negative self-talk. like, "you never follow through" or "why do you always get so distracted?!" i offer you a different choice in this episode. i give you a template to help you own your choices and have your own back. this option feels so much better (and more empowering!) AND it helps you get back on task quicker. here's the template: "i didn...

228. you know that big ol' to-do list you have? and every item on it seems really important and you have a hard time deciding which one(s) to work on first?i can help you. I'm giving you a quick 8-step process for deciding what to work on now so you can get into action.you'll gain clarity, build decision-making skills, have more energy, and get more done. you may also be interested in the show up society podcast episode 219 - triple stack back into action.have you signed up for best...

227. in this week's episode, I talk about how our negative thoughts are like junk mail and i give you some useful tips for handling the negative self-talk.i also about how to handle days where you just feel overwhelmingly sad or anxious and can’t seem to get anything done (especially after an election or upsetting things in the news)listen wherever you get your podcasts or link in my bio.want to sign up for the best runner ever group coaching program? go to showupsociety.com/brewep.s. if you ...

226. would i even be me if I wasn't talking about my goals for the year? even if you don't give a poop about my goals, I give a lot of super useful tips for goal setting and goal getting, so this episode is worth a listen. mentioned in this episode: oura ring glucose revolution text me with comments on this episode i can help you feel better and get more done in 6 months. if you loved what i talked about in this episode, you're going to love working with me. want to see...

225. on this episode, i'm offering you a suggestion that might not sound like a good idea to you. but hear me out. think about holding on to those rejection letters or those racing bibs from "bad" races. there are a lot of arguments in favor of acknowledging the tough times, most importantly that it reminds you of your whole human story and that you are one tough cookie.take a listen to this episode and let me know what you think.mentioned in this episode:journal from unbound planner accounta...

224. listen to this episode to find out the one question i asked myself that brought me back to feeling energized and alive.in 2024, i felt small, lost, heavy, tired and supremely un-fun. then i asked myself one really important question. asking and answering that question has me feeling energetic, fun, excited and focused on 2025. text me with comments on this episodei can help you feel better and get more done in 6 months. if you loved what i talked about in this episod...

223. i am so excited to have special guest melissa weller on the podcast today! not only is she my client whom i love working with, but she is also a james beard award-nominated baker and author of two cookbooks: a good bake and very good bread. we talk about:her new book, very good bread, and the book writing processwhat makes her book different from all the other bread books out thereprocrastination, goal setting and how to keep going when it gets harddeciding between doing what you wa...

222. i'm sharing an exercise for you so you don't keep yourself small. this will help you own your greatness so you show up more powerfully. you may want to listen to this one twice, once with a pen and paper to write down the exercise.you'll end up with a lonnnnng scroll of your accomplishments, decisions, skills, relationships. you can these use this to boost yourself up before big meetings, negotiations, pitches and more. also mentioned:send me your questions so i can answer them on m...

221. friend! if you've fallen off track on a project or your goals or are just feeling behind...this episode is just for you. it's a 6-minute pep talk. (and it's one i needed to hear myself.)want some free life coaching? ask me a question here and i'll answer it on my blog (or maybe a future episode of the podcast) text me with comments on this episodei can help you feel better and get more done in 6 months. if you loved what i talked about in this episode, you're going to love working w...

220. this one is for the business owners and people wanting to grow their audience. i'm sharing a very simple hack that will help you connect with your audience, create impactful products and services, improve your marketing, spread goodwill, and help people. i also issue a very important challenge for you to find some "me time". let me know if you implement the tips i offer you in this episode. i can't wait to see your audience and business grow!text me with comments on this e...

219. if you've gotten a bit derailed due to life, and want to get back on track toward your goals, this episode is for you. if you've fallen off task period of time and are feeling inspired to get back in action but don't know where to start, this episode is for you. i am giving you my super simple and very fun triple stack action plan. you're gonna want to listen to this episode with a pen and paper so you can do the exercise. i actually can't believe i'm giving this to you fr...

218. have you ever been hesitant to set a goal and go after it because it might not work out and you don't want to waste time, energy or money? or maybe you don't want to go for a goal and have people see you fail?if those sound familiar, please listen to this episode. think of this episode as my rallying cry for you to be audacious and start showing up for yourself. you won't regret it. text me with comments on this episodei can help you feel better and get more done in 6 mon...

217. ever feel scared to email someone or set up an appointment or ask for a favor because you don't want to impose on someone?ever think someone is too busy to ask them for something?maybe you're a people pleaser and hate saying no to people's requests. if any of those are you, this episode is for you. listen to the episode to find ways to make it easier on yourself to ask others for things. also, hear my thoughts on procrastination.text me with comments on this episodei can h...

216. Do you ever have that negative voice in your head or crippling self-doubt?me too! and so does basically every single other human on the planet! but here's the good news, you can still totally function and create great things in your life. in this episode, i'm giving you my 6-step process for handling negative self -talk so it doesn't keep you from accomplishing big things ever again. i also give you an update on the bennett family and i talk about my wardrobe dreams (what ...