Call Shelly: Recent Episodes
Shelly Venable | Life Coach
Do you want to live your dream life? I help you embody the confidence + mindset to make your dreams a reality.
A little update on what’s been going on and what is to come for the Call Shelly podcast!
In this episode, I’m going to share with you what I do to cultivate inspiration, especially when I’m feeling uninspired. And as a person that has had some form of a creative job for the past almost 20 years, I’m basically an expert on the subject at this point. So, if you’re feeling uninspired, or you know you will be at some point in the future - please listen, and I hope this inspires you!
Since we talked last, I celebrated a birthday! Yep, I turned forty-four years old last week. Which is what I want to talk to you about today. Well, that, and I want to tell you about some important things I’ve learned over the past year. Life lessons. I hope you enjoy!
There’s so many benefits to having a consistent, healthy morning routine. But you probably already knew that. Because everyone talks about this subject all the time. But question is, how do you master your own morning routine? How do you create a routine that you’re eager to get back to over and over even when life gets busy? Well, I’m sharing my tried and tested tips and tricks on how to do just that on today’s episode. I hope you’ll listen.
Life feels really unfair sometimes, doesn’t it? You look around, and it seems like what YOU’RE going through is A LOT more challenging than what anyone else you know is going through. And you can’t help but think to yourself, WHY ME!?? And maybe in a moment of utter desperation, you say to yourself, this isn’t fair! Because when we’re really going through it, it certainly feels like we’re the only ones. Doesn’t it? My friend, I have been there! If you can identify with any of the above, you are not alone, and this episode is for you!
This week I’m talking about my past. It’s a part of my past that I’ve never shared with you before, that I hope will be helpful. I hope you’ll listen.
Level up, level up! Everyone loves to talk about going to the next level of success, but what gets you there, and better yet, what keeps you there? This week I’m telling you all the secrets!
i have multiple people in my life right now that are on the precipice of a brand new era!
one season is ending for them, and a new one is just beginning…
which means excitement, curiosity, and anticipation - but also maybe a little fear, anxiety, and sadness too.
this week, i’m talking about all of it!
and don’t worry, i didn’t leave out the people that find themselves somewhere in the middle.
what era are YOU in??
According to a LinkedIn survey, 80% of professionals say they experience the Sunday Scaries, and over 90% of Millennials and Gen Z reported feeling it. This past Sunday, even I was feeling it. So I thought, why not share with YOU what I do when the Sunday Scaries attack. I hope this helps!
this week on the pod i’m sharing how to start a routine.
why is starting the hardest part?!
don’t worry, i make the whole process as painless as possible!
Are you ready to talk about our siblings? I feel like sibling relationships are right up there in complexity as parental relationships are. Okay, maybe not AS complex but pretty damn close. But as complex as they are, or as they can be, I’m here as a testament, that if you actually work through your differences, your offenses, your issues, sibling relationships can be some of THE MOST rewarding relationships of your life. Listen as I share my story.
Get ready for story time with Shelly! This week I’m sharing everything that lead up to me becoming a life coach, and why I don’t think I’ll ever stop.
The inspiration for this episode came from a post I recently saw online that said, “trust the process even when it seems like it’s not processing.” And I had to laugh because how much of life feels just like this? Most of it? In these types of seasons it’s easy to want to give up. To have a big ole pity party and feel sorry for ourselves. To complain and blame. To get stuck or even depressed. Have you been there? I’ll tell you what, I have, in fact quite recently. But I’m getting to the other side and wanted to share what I’ve learned with you, because it’s fresh! I promise you’ll be glad you listened.
This week, I’m continuing with my favorite dating dos and don’ts. There was such a meaningful response to last week’s episode I thought I’d keep it going! So, I’m coming through with 5 more pieces of solid dating advice you probably won’t hear anywhere else. I hope you enjoy!
Dating is one of my favorite subjects. I think it’s because I didn’t get married until I was 39 years old (not that long ago) and I get how frustrating and exhausting dating can be. I get how lonely being single can be. I get the wondering and worrying that maybe the right person will never come along. I get it! I also feel like its hard to find any credible dating advice in the world. Let alone from someone that has actually lived it AND somehow managed to now be happily married. So I’ve compiled a list of my favorite dating dos and don’ts just for you. These are hard learned by the way. Tried and tested. I’ve personally done the leg work when it comes to the subject. I hope you’ll listen and I hope this helps!
This is the most requested podcast episode to date! This week we are talking work-life balance. What is it? And is it even possible in 2023? Plus I’m sharing the practical ways I create work-life balance in my own life. I’m excited for you to listen.
i had a great break, but i’m coming in HOT this week with a fresh new episode!
this week i’m talking about what to do when you feel like you’re ‘waiting for the other shoe to drop.’
this phrase came up in multiple conversations over the past week + i’m taking it as a sign. Listen and enjoy!
This week’s episode comes directly from a question from one of you! How can I become more confident? This week we are unpacking what confidence actually is, where it comes from, and practical actions you can take to increase yours immediately. I hope this helps!
Forgiveness is hard, I get it. And maybe you’re not ready, I get that too. I’m not gonna force you, that’s not what this episode is about. But I do feel a responsibility to tell you that learning forgiveness will make you more successful at life. No, I’m serious! This week I’m breaking down the cost / benefit of forgiveness. I hope you enjoy!
I bet there’s some area of your life that you’re struggling to be happy with. Or maybe you’re just downright unhappy with! Maybe it’s your job, your weight, your bank account, your relationship. Fill in the blank. Whatever it is, it’s likely that this thing takes up a significant amount of space in your brain. Maybe you find yourself fantasizing over how things would be so amazing, SO MUCH better, if things were only different. If that’s you, listen to this! I’m sharing the secret to being happy in any moment.
What is success? What does success look like to you? This week I’m talking about the importance of personally defining success. Because if we don’t, we’re destined to a life on the hamster wheel of hustling, the striving is never-ending. If you’re tired of the hamster wheel of hustling, this episode is for you!
This is a good old fashioned Call Shelly pep talk for anyone going through a hard time right now. On this episode, I do my best to make you laugh, but also give you a big fat dose of hope as well. You are NOT alone, my friend.
Some of the very best things that have ever happened in my life, simply just came to me. Like easy breezy came to me at that, and seemingly with little to no effort on my part. The kicker is those dream scenarios always came on the other side of me letting go. Not what you wanted to hear, but that’s where the magic happens. Listen as I share how my life is dream come true better, when I loosen my grip and chill the flip out!
Listen to this if someone in your life is annoying you, triggering you, or isn’t acting EXACTLY how you want them to. How dare them!? Warning: you might want to punch me at first, but by the end, I’ll turn that around. Enjoy!
365 days ago, I quit drinking alcohol. Today, I’m sharing with you why I quit in the first place, all that I’ve learned from being alcohol-free for one year, plus I threw in a hot take or two just to keep things spicy. I hope you enjoy!
Y’all, I had a breakthrough this weekend! And I’ve been dying to tell you about it ever since. But first there’s a back story that involves me being REAL, and vulnerable, and imperfect. I intentionally want to show you that side of me, so you know it’s normal, and that it’s all just part of the human experience. So tune in for the realness and vulnerability, and stay for the breakthrough!
Last week I gave my definition of what a positive mindset is. I made the important clarification between a positive mindset and toxic positivity. I explained that like it or not, a positive mindset is something that we have to choose, daily, because unfortunately, none of us were born with one. Bummer! This week, I’m sharing with you HOW to create a positive mindset and WHY it’s so damn important!
A positive mindset is NOT “rainbows and unicorns.” It’s NOT stuffing or dismissing your emotions, by just “getting over it” as quickly as possible. That’s flimsy and shallow, and at best, a temporary fix. A positive mindset on the other hand, is honest. It’s eyes wide open. It’s choosing to love all that life is, the good and the bad. It’s a powerful and bold choice. Listen as I share my definition of what a positive mindset is. And FYI none of us are born with one, but thankfully we can develop at any time!
One of my favorite things to do is to encourage and inspire people. This week, I’m giving a good old fashion pep talk for anyone who needs it. Six and half minutes of pure hope. Listen and share with a friend or anyone you know who needs a boost.
This episode is for anyone that has a job AND wants to be relatively happy about it! This week I’m diving into the three most challenging things that people struggle with as it relates to work: their boss, dealing with problematic coworkers, and wanting to quit said job. Don’t worry, I’m gonna give you the tools to fix everything! Listen now.
This episode is not just for couples or people in relationships, this is for anyone who wants to get their needs met. I break down all the steps.
it’s valentine’s day so naturally i invited my valentine (my husband) to join me on the podcast this week.it’s a candid conversation as we share how we met + fell in love. i’m biased, but it’s my favorite love story! plus we give our best, spoken from MUCH experience, advice to anyone single + looking for a relationship, anyone going through a break-up or divorce, and anyone that is married or in a relationship and wants to freshen things up.we hope you love it. 🫶🏼happy valentine’s day luvahs!
i never imagined that i would get into this topic on the pod.i don’t know why other than, God is a complicated subject for a lot of people - and i don’t have all the answers for everyone.BUT i had some listeners request it - so, i’m going to share MY experience.how i lost my faith, got really angry and bitter 🫣 and … you’ll have to listen to hear the rest. i know so many of you will be able to relate to my story.🫶🏼- stv
this episode is my invitation for you to loosen your grip. to take a breath, and make space for possibility.for the possibility of something closer to your truth. for dream scenarios.the act of making space is not passive. its next level sh*t! it’s intentional. it’s deliberate. it’s brave.but in my experience, it has created the most beautiful outcomes that i never could have imagined for myself.listen as i share the experience that forever shifted the way i think about making space.
we all want to belong. we all want to find our people or our person. we all want to be unconditionally loved, understood, and accepted for who we are, flaws and all.right? i know that i do!what if i told you that belonging begins with you? yeah, that blew my mind too.listen now!
Do you ever ask yourself, what is my purpose? Why am I here? And what am I even doing with my life??Well, this week is for you!In this episode I tell you what I believe to be all of our number one purpose in this life. And I share my favorite way to FEEL purpose. 💞This one is short and sweet and power-packed! Guaranteed to give you a boost.
I love a goal! I love all of the energy people put into wanting to better themselves this time of year. But I hate to see so many people give up on their goals too soon, or set themselves up to fail by trying to do too much all at once. As a person that has tried and failed and tried and failed and tried and finally succeeded at a few things, I want to share some wisdom with those of you who are setting big goals or wanting to make big changes in the new year. I’m confident these tips will you help you succeed, whether you made New Year’s resolutions or not.
I have to say, I get a little sassy on this episode! Listen as I share the benefits of having boundaries with your parents (they’re major) and three practical ways to start creating boundaries now. I also share a fantastic book recommendation before I sign off for the year. New episodes will return weekly starting in January 2023!
Someone I know, someone that was young, and healthy, and too young to die, was recently given 12 hours to live.Just two weeks before, she was living a completely normal life.Whenever I’m faced with stories like these, one’s that don’t make sense to my mind, I can’t allow the darkness of it all win.I have to look for the lessons, and the wisdom, and the gold hidden beneath the surface.Listen as I share on this week’s episode.P.S. I promise there’s a lot of hope in my words.
I think it’s common at this time of year (the holiday season) to feel a lot of pressure to go, go, go. Well, instead of hustling for the next 25 days, I’m inviting you to join me in doing the exact opposite. No, seriously. Let’s take the next 25 days (the remainder of the year) to rest, reflect, and recharge. So that we can be focused, inspired and energized going into 2023! Listen as share my plan for doing just that.
Failing sucks, right? Well, maybe it doesn’t have to. On this episode I’m sharing five lessons I learned from failing miserably. Don’t worry, I throw in a little bit of winning for good measure. Added bonus: I might change your whole perspective on failing. Listen now!
Thanksgiving is in just a couple of days, and I know for many that the holidays in general are a challenging time, because so many people have challenging relationships with their parents. I’ve been thinking about this a lot the past few days, and it just felt right to have a little talk with you before you head home for the holidays. Let me preface this by saying, this episode is for people that want peace in their lives. Who want to be able to see their parents and be around their parents and not feel some type of way. If that’s you, please listen!
Do you ever wake up after an amazing weekend, vacation, holiday or celebration of any kind, and feel the blues?
Like you had all this anticipation building up beforehand, and obviously all the excitement and high of it all during, and then afterwards you’re sad it’s over, and maybe even a little depressed?
Getting back to our normal and monotonous, daily routines – can feel flat and not so exciting, and maybe even a little overwhelming after one of those high highs. Oh the anxiety of that looming to-do list or the dreaded after vacation inbox.
How do we get out of that slump, AND carry ourselves to the next high?
On this episode I tell you how. It's simple, yet powerful and so effective. This is sure to get you out of that slump, and even increase your energy, and overall contentment.
You don't want to miss this one!
I had a listener reach out recently and she said, that over this past year she’s really feeling better, she’s feeling steadier emotionally, she’s reaching exciting goals, her life is becoming what she always dreamed it would be. But the fact that she’s not struggling feels unsettling to her. It’s unfamiliar territory, and she wants to do everything in her power not to sabotage all this great momentum happening in her life.
In this episode, I speak to her situation and share my thoughts on overcoming self-sabotaging patterns and the fear of success.
Listen now!
I think we all can be guilty of rushing through our lives. We can't wait for the weekend. We can't wait for vacation. We can't wait to get married. We can't wait until our kids are older. We can't wait to get through (fill in the blank). And there's nothing wrong with being excited about those things or looking forward to them. I get that, trust me. But don't go on autopilot until then! Don't miss all the glorious in-between. This time of year is historically the most insane for me. And typically, I would just go into survival mode for several weeks, rushing through it as fast as possible to just get through it, until I dragged myself across the finish line bloodied and bruised. Dramatic much? Well, after several years of this, I decided that I wanted to try a different approach. One where I woke up every day and intentionally CHOSE to love life, the good and the bad. Listen as I share my experience and all the wisdom. xx - stv
You might be surprised to hear that I’m EXCITED about getting older, wiser and better! I know that’s not normal. In this episode I’m sharing 5 ways to live a FULL life at any age! It’s advice I’d give my 25 year old self, but also my 75 year old self if she needed it. If you’re anywhere in-between and you’re not so thrilled about getting older, this one’s for you!
Things didn’t work out the way that you thought or hoped they would and now you’re left to grapple with ALL of the feelings. Not to mention where do you go from here? What now?? I recently went through this very thing. It’s a lot riding the wave of disappointment, but what I’m finding is there is a way through it, and there’s even a light at the end of the tunnel. Listen as I share my process, and some heartfelt encouraging words with you.
In my opinion, marriage gets a bad rap, and I want to change that! In today’s episode I’m sharing my hot takes on marriage and four practical ways to make any marriage better. Let’s normalize happy, healthy marriages!
If you’re affirmation curious or if you’re an affirmation skeptic. Today, I’m going to demystify affirmations for you. In this episode I tell you what an affirmation is, the benefits of repeating them regularly. I also share my own personal experience with doing daily affirmations, and ultimately try and convince you to give them a try, too. AND there’s science! Listen now.
News flash: I have bad days! It might be easy to think that as a life coach, I somehow have a secret weapon to avoid bad feelings. I don’t. No one does! Bad days + bad feelings are all just a part of a well rounded human experience. But I do have a better, healthier way, a way in which your bad days won’t be bad for very long.
What is joy? How is it different from happiness? Where does joy come from? And how do we get more of it? I’m sharing 3 ways to access joy and/or 3 things to do if joy feels far away.
Don’t believe that survival is your only option. In fact, thriving through your busiest seasons is available and absolutely possible. I’m telling you the how on this episode.
There’s something about the Tuesday after Labor Day that feels like the first day of school, or the first day of fall, or the perfect time as any to make a fresh start! It’s giving New Year’s Day light vibes. Change seems easier in these moments, because change is happening all around us. In this episode I’m sharing 4 areas that I’d like to infuse some fresh new energy into this season and wanted to invite you to join me!
In this episode I’m sharing my journey to self-forgiveness and self acceptance. It’s a new concept for me, but it’s a path I believe leads to a richer and fuller life. A path to our truest self.
Okay, the title is a marketing ploy to get you to listen. But it’s only because I truly believe that what I’m talking about in this episode will help you feel better. So listen, okay?! I also got a new email address if you want to reach out and say hello or if you want to inquire about my coaching services. My email is: hellomybeautifulfriend@outlook.com
This is a fun one! It was inspired by the quote, “remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” The quote or some version of it kept showing up in my algorithm, that plus it just felt very relevant to my life right now. So, I’m unpacking it all with you with the soul purpose of energizing and inspiring you, and reminding you to celebrate!
I’ve hesitated talking about this topic because, I don’t know, it feels like it could come across as a little self-righteous or like I think everyone should stop drinking, but that’s actually not at all my heart. This podcast is about me sharing my journey with you, the trial and error of my life, if you will. Telling you all the secrets of what is working for me. So why would I leave this part out, right? Listen as I share my journey from regular drinker, to sober curious to now 4.5 months with out alcohol and not looking back.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Maybe you even feel overwhelmed at this very moment. Well, if that’s you, you are in the right place! In this episode I’m sharing how to resolve those feelings of overwhelm with a simple mindset shift, plus a couple of additional practical tools because you know that’s how I roll!
How many of you love a productive and meaningful day? You know the kind of day that when you lay your head down on your pillow at night, you think to yourself, today was a good one! In this episode, I am going to teach you how to achieve those results regularly, on purpose, and not just randomly when the stars and everyone’s moods align.
So often we don’t have any control over what happens to us. Right? In so many situations. Getting laid off, getting broken up with, getting a horrible medical diagnosis, just to name a few. It’s easy and natural to feel powerless in these situations. To feel like we’re the victim to the circumstances of our lives. Well, in this episode I’m offering you an alternative. A better way, a way that will leave you feeling empowered, and has the power to set you free.
If you feel like you’ve gotten off track lately and need to hit the reset button, this one’s for you! In this episode I’m sharing 3 tips on what you can do right now to recommit + start again.
In today’s world it can feel like peace is a rare commodity and chaos abounds. In this episode I’m sharing with you 3 simple ways to cultivate and protect peace in your life. I believe that regardless of the challenges we’re facing, peace opens up space to allow us to see opportunity and abundance around us.
If you’re anything like me, practicing self-compassion does not come naturally to you. I think what comes naturally to me, unfortunately, sounds more like a drill sergeant. In this episode I’m teaching you the simple self-compassion technique I’ve been using that has drastically improved my anxiety and sleep!
The decisions we make, the actions we take, all of it is either helping or hurting our future self. In this episode I’m sharing 3 practical ways to help support your future self. The song I reference in this episode is called, “Show Me Love” by Laura Mvula.
I often hear from people about the troublesome relationships in their lives. Maybe it’s their mother, a sibling, a coworker, spouse or a friend. Relationships can cause us a lot of pain, and so we end up blaming that person for getting it wrong and for causing our suffering. We start thinking if this person would just change, everything would be better. In this episode, I teach you how to break the blaming/fixing cycle and create real freedom for yourself.
Social media has the ability to make us feel like our life isn’t enough, like we aren’t enough. And we tend to compare ourselves most when we feel that way. So, how do we not get stuck in the loop of comparison and how do we become so satisfied with our life that we are unfazed by Karen’s ridiculously perfect Grecian 5-star vacation? I’m telling you all my tricks on this episode.
Lord knows that there is so much to complain about these days! Inflation, gas prices, your kids, your job, etc etc etc. It’s so easy to get stuck in a negative cycle and mindset of complaining. Complaining makes us feel in control when things feel out of our control. But it also keeps us stuck. Tune in as I share my own personal struggle with complaining and my tips on getting unstuck.
I’m sharing a short, power- packed list of my top ways to feel good or to feel better if you’re feeling crappy. Because who doesn’t want to feel better?!
I wanted to name this episode “get ready with me” because I love a get ready with me video! But also my morning routine is what TRULY gets me READY for the day! It helps me be the person that I want to show up as in the world. Not the moody, aggressive, sometimes anxious and distracted version I can be. So, I’m spilling all my morning routine secrets in this episode.
All change, even positive change is scary! But what if i told you that there’s a way to circumvent that fear and it only requires five minutes a day or less? If you have ideas, dreams and goals you just keep putting off, this episode is for you!
In regards to your goals, your growth or your waistline, consistency is your best friend. On this episode I’m sharing my tips and tricks on how to stay consistent, and how being consistent helped me loose 40lbs!
On this episode, my heart is to encourage you, possibly inspire you and give you hope. If you need a pep-talk or just to be reminded of who you are, this one’s for you!
Most of us feel like we don’t have enough time. In this week’s episode I’m going to give you a practical system for planning your week with intention. This simple process will give you the ability to squeeze every bit of life out of each day!
Life was designed on purpose to have contrast. In other words, the human experience is 50/50. Listen as I debunk the belief that we are supposed to be happy all the time, and teach you to simply embrace the other 50% of life that we usually resist. It’s the beauty of contrast.
Low key, gratitude is my cure for everything! No seriously, I love it because it’s so simple and easy to implement into your daily life, and the benefits are enormous! Listen as I share my top five reasons to have a daily gratitude practice and join me for a 7-Day Gratitude Challenge to experience the benefits yourself!
I am going to share with you the benefits of a daily writing practice. For me writing has been a gateway to self-discovery, it’s decreased my anxiety and boosted my creativity. Interested?
The idea that we are behind in life nags at us. And I mean, I get it, it’s been a part of my experience as well. But I can 100% guarantee that you are NOT behind in life. Listen as I share how i followed my own path + found magic all along the way.
In this episode I talk about how forgiving your parents is a key to unlocking a very bright future for yourself.
Please listen as I share a very personal story of facing death, and how it made me want to truly live.
Are you an overthinker? You are not alone! In this episode, I identify the two types of thoughts we overthink, and I offer some practical tips on how to break the cycle of incessant thoughts.