The Positively You Podcast: Recent Episodes

Jessie Larson

A weekly podcast for women who want to do life better. If you’re done with negativity, limiting beliefs and endless cycles of self sabotage, girl I gotchu. Consider this show your weekly reminder to check your mindset and make sure it’s actually serving you. Kind of like a ‘check yourself before your wreck yourself’.

Each episode you’ll be inspired with interviews, actionable takeaways, and an upbeat, positive, ‘you’ve got this!’ vibe. The Positively You Podcast will help you break out of blah and step into a life you’re obsessed with by helping you become the best and most positive version of YOU.

As busy moms, I know we’re constantly juggling a million things, often leaving little time for ourselves. In today’s episode, I'm diving into 3 simple questions that can completely transform your daily routine. These reflections are not just about taking a moment for ourselves; they're about cultivating the confidence and clarity we need to navigate this wild ride called motherhood. I’ll share how these small shifts in perspective can empower us to embrace our journey with renewed purpose and joy. Let’s uncover how a little self-reflection can lead to a more fulfilling motherhood experience!

IN THIS EPISODE:

Discover the Power of Reflection: Learn how asking yourself three simple questions can bring clarity and confidence to your daily life as a mom.

* Align Your Goals with Your Values: Find out how these reflections can help you prioritize what truly matters and create a more aligned life.

* Build Daily Confidence: Explore how these questions can boost your self-esteem and help you show up as your best self each day.

* Create Space for Self-Care: Learn how simple reflections can encourage intentional moments for self-care and mindfulness.

AFTER YOU LISTEN:

If you’re looking for personalized guidance tailored to your family’s unique needs, I’m offering exclusive 30-minute virtual strategy sessions to help you design systems that work for you.Click here to book your session today!

Ready for more positivity? Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club-it’s completely free! You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Subscribe to my new podcast: 5 Minute Meditations for Kids on Apple

or here on Spotify

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As moms, we’re constantly told to find balance, but what if balance isn’t the answer? In today’s bonus episode, we’re ditching the myth of balance and diving into the idea of harmony. Learn how, just like in an orchestra, different areas of your life can take turns in the spotlight, creating a more peaceful and fulfilling rhythm. Let’s talk about letting go of the guilt, prioritizing what truly matters, and embracing the flow of life.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Why balance doesn’t work
How harmony creates peace
Prioritizing without guilt
Creating a life that feels more aligned
Letting go of perfection

AFTER YOU LISTEN:

If you’re looking for personalized guidance tailored to your family’s unique needs, I’m offering exclusive 30-minute virtual strategy sessions to help you design systems that work for you.Click here to book your session today!

Ready for more positivity? Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club-it’s completely free! You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Subscribe to my new podcast: 5 Minute Meditations for Kids on Apple

or here on Spotify

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

Loved this episode? Share is with a friend or leave a 5 Star Review on Apple
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The goal is to transform those hectic after school afternoons into more peaceful, organized, and enjoyable experiences for everyone. So let’s dive into some of the common pain points we face after school and explore how we can tackle them together!

IN THIS EPISODE:

Drop Zones
After School Snacks
After School Activities
Homework and Reading Time
Bedtime Routines

AFTER YOU LISTEN:

If you’re looking for personalized guidance tailored to your family’s unique needs, I’m offering exclusive 30-minute virtual strategy sessions to help you design systems that work for you.Click here to book your session today!

Ready for more positivity? Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club-it’s completely free! You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Subscribe to my new podcast: 5 Minute Meditations for Kids on Apple

or here on Spotify

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

Loved this episode? Share is with a friend or leave a 5 Star Review on Apple
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Monday Morning Motivation. Discover how to start your week with peace and mindfulness Join me for quick and easy ways to find calm amidst the chaos of daily life. Learn about morning routines, mindfulness practices, and tips for creating moments of peace throughout your day. Perfect for busy moms looking for a refreshing mindset reset.

Tune in every Monday for inspiration and motivation to kick off your week on a positive note.

AFTER YOU LISTEN:

If you’re looking for personalized guidance tailored to your family’s unique needs, I’m offering exclusive 30-minute virtual strategy sessions to help you design systems that work for you.Click here to book your session today!

Ready for more positivity? Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club-it’s completely free! You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

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171. Back to school season is here, and that means it’s time to get those morning routines and systems in place for stress-free school days! In this episode, I’m sharing my top five actionable steps to help you create a calm, organized morning routine that actually works. From prepping the night before to setting the morning mood with music and lighting, I’ll walk you through the simple changes that can make a big difference. Tune in to get your family’s back-to-school routine on track and start your days off right!

IN THIS EPISODE:

* How to prep the night before to ensure smoother mornings.

* Setting the right morning mood with music and lighting.

* Creating consistent expectations and checklists for kids.

* Effective time management tips using timers and alarms.

* Involving your kids in building their routines for a more cooperative start to the day.

AFTER YOU LISTEN:

If you’re looking for personalized guidance tailored to your family’s unique needs, I’m offering exclusive 30-minute virtual strategy sessions to help you design systems that work for you. Click here to book your session today!

Ready for more positivity? Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club-it’s completely free! You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

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Summer can be chaotic with kids home and routines out the window, but keeping the spark alive in your relationship is more crucial than ever! Join me as I dive into a missed summer survival hack—making date nights a priority. I’ll share why date nights are essential, creative ways to make them happen, and how to enjoy them guilt-free. Don’t let your relationship take a back seat this summer. Click play now and keep that spark alive!

IN THIS EPISODE:

How to prioritize date nights during the busy summer months
Creative and easy date night ideas for parents
Tips for finding babysitters and involving your kids
The importance of maintaining a strong relationship
Strategies for reducing guilt and making time for your partner
How to utilize spontaneous moments for connection
Benefits of scheduling and treating date nights as non-negotiable

AFTER YOU LISTEN:

Need a recap on the rest of the Summer Survival Series?
Part 1: Maintaining Routines for a Stress-Free Summer- click here
Part 2: Creating Your Perfect Summer Vision Board and Bucket List -click here
Part 3: Say Goodbye to Summer Chore Charts & Simplify with Zone Cleaning- click here
Part 4: Preventing The Summer Slide- click here
Part 5: Embracing Boredom- click here

Ready for more positivity? Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it’s completely free! You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

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OTHER EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE:

Ep. 150: Simple Steps to Prioritize Your Marriage Everyday

Ep 42: Creating an Easy Love

Ep 8: How To Have An Awesome Marriage (with special guest- my husband!)

Friendship, adventure, and the importance of play in our personal growth journey's. Join me in a conversation with Rooted Wild Adventure Co. founders Amy Beenfield and Mandi Lotze about how building a business that gets women out of their comfort zones is making a huge splash.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Discover how adventure and friendship building are connected.
The importance of emotional safety and vulnerability in creating a supportive community for women.
How to take a small step outside your comfort zone
Why play is so powerful and should be higher on your priority list

AFTER YOU LISTEN:

Connect with the girls of Rooted Wild Adventure Co.

Search upcoming adventures with Rooted Wild Adventure Co.

Ready for more positivity? Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it’s completely free! You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

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OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE:

Ep 139: Why Taking Yourself Less Seriously Leads to More Fun & Better Relationships

Ep 59: 7 Tips To Help You Make Friends As An Adult with Camille Walker

Ep 03: Mom Guilt, Self Compassion, and High Adventure with Brittany Crane

In the final episode of our Summer Survival Series, I tackle one of the biggest challenges parents face: kids complaining about boredom. Instead of offering a list of activities, I reveal why boredom is actually a gift that fosters creativity, problem-solving, and emotional resilience. Discover how embracing boredom can lead to amazing outcomes for your kids and make this summer truly unforgettable. Hit play now to learn why letting your kids be bored might be the best thing you can do for them!

IN THIS EPISODE:

Discover why boredom is a crucial part of childhood development.
Learn how boredom fosters creativity, problem-solving, and emotional resilience.
Get tips for how to embrace and manage your kids' boredom effectively.
Learn how to create an environment where boredom can thrive without turning to screens.

AFTER YOU LISTEN:

Need a recap on the rest of the Summer Survival Series?
Part 1: Maintaining Routines for a Stress-Free Summer- click here
Part 2: Creating Your Perfect Summer Vision Board and Bucket List -click here
Part 3: Say Goodbye to Summer Chore Charts & Simplify with Zone Cleaning- click here
Part 4: Preventing The Summer Slide- click here

Listen to The Happiness Project episode on boredom

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Ready for more positivity? Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it’s completely free! You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

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In Day 4 of our Summer Survival Series, we tackle preventing the summer slide with stress-free, fun strategies for keeping kids' reading and math skills sharp. Discover creative ideas like family read-a-thons, cooking, educational outings, and smart screen time use. Tune in for actionable tips to help your kids thrive this summer and stay engaged! Share this episode with fellow moms!

IN THIS EPISODE:

Understand the impact of the summer slide and ways to mitigate it.
Set realistic and achievable family reading goals.
Explore interactive and engaging ways to incorporate math into daily activities.
Learn about fun and educational outings to keep kids' minds active.
Discover how to use screen time effectively with educational resources and apps.
Get ideas for creative writing and journaling activities to keep kids engaged.

AFTER YOU LISTEN:

Need a recap on the rest of the Summer Survival Series?
Part 1: Maintaining Routines for a Stress-Free Summer- click here
Part 2: Creating Your Perfect Summer Vision Board and Bucket List -click here
Part 3: Say Goodbye to Summer Chore Charts & Simplify with Zone Cleaning- click here

Ready for more positivity? Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it’s completely free! You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

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Welcome back to the Summer Survival Series for Moms! In today's episode, I'm diving into why I'm ditching traditional summer chore charts and embracing the zone cleaning method. I'll share why chore charts add unnecessary pressure and how assigning zones can foster responsibility and reduce your mental load. Trust me, this approach is a game-changer for a smoother, more enjoyable summer. Let's make summer chores a breeze together!

IN THIS EPISODE:

Discover why traditional summer chore charts can add unnecessary pressure and stress.
Learn about the zone cleaning method and how it promotes responsibility and independence.
Hear practical tips on how to implement zone cleaning in your home with ease.
Learn how zone cleaning reduces your mental load and fosters a teamwork environment.
Get actionable advice on helping your kids develop crucial observation and ownership skills.

AFTER YOU LISTEN:

Get the FREE Zone Cleaning Starter Kit

Get the full show notes here

Need a recap on the rest of the Summer Survival Series?
Part 1: Maintaining Routines for a Stress-Free Summer- click here
Part 2: Creating Your Perfect Summer Vision Board and Bucket List -click here

Ready for more positivity? Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it’s completely free! You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

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You don’t want to miss this episode of our Summer Survival Series. In Part 2, we are talking about creating your summer vision board and bucket list. Trust me, this is not your typical bucket list—I'm putting a unique spin on it that’s all about reducing stress and maximizing joy. We’ll talk about visualizing your ideal summer, aligning activities with your family's needs, and crafting a plan that’s both magical and realistic. Get ready to transform your summer and make unforgettable memories with your kids. Hit play now, and let's get started on creating the best summer ever!

IN THIS EPISODE:

Learn why traditional bucket lists can create unnecessary pressure and how to avoid it
Discover the power of a summer vision board and how it can transform your summer planning.
Get step-by-step guidance on visualizing your perfect summer and making it a reality.
Find out how to involve your kids and family in creating a meaningful summer plan.

and more!

AFTER YOU LISTEN:

Need a recap on Part 1: Maintaining Routines for a Stress-Free Summer- click here

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Ready for more positivity? Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it’s completely free! You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

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’m so excited to kick off our special Summer Survival Series. Over the next five days, I’ll be sharing practical tips and strategies to help you navigate the summer months with ease and enjoyment. Summer is a wonderful time filled with sunshine, fun, and making memories with our kids, but it can also be challenging to keep everything balanced and running smoothly. That’s where our series comes in!

IN THIS EPISODE:

*The importance of maintaining routines during summer for both moms and kids.

*Learn how to adjust your schedules to fit the relaxed summer vibe while keeping some structure.

*The benefits of simple daily rituals, like making your bed, to keep everyone grounded.

*Strategies to create a balanced and enjoyable summer experience for the whole family.

and more!

AFTER YOU LISTEN:

Ready for more positivity? Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it’s completely free! You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

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Are you ready to transform your friendships and create deeper connections? You've come to the right place! Today we're diving into the sometimes complicated world of friendships with the incredible Shasta Nelson, author of "Friendships Don't Just Happen."

Which is the book that we have been reading for our May 2024 Positively You Book Club pick. Get ready to discover the essential elements that make friendships flourish and learn practical tips to nurture those relationships.

IN THIS EPISODE:

*Discover the three key qualities every friendship needs to thrive: positivity, consistency, and vulnerability.

*Dive into the concept of "frientimacy" and learn why it's crucial for deep, meaningful friendships.

*Learn how to transition from casual acquaintances to close, supportive friends.

and more!

AFTER YOU LISTEN:

Ready for more positivity? Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it’s completely free! You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

Connect with our guest from today: Shasta Nelson

Get the Book: Friendships Don’t Just Happen

Check out Shasta’s new podcast: Frientimacy: Finding Our Way to More Fulfilling Friendships

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OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE :

Ep 158: How Saying Yes and Following The Fun Can Transform Your Life

Ep 116: The Magic of REAL Vulnerability

Ep 109: Why You Should Show Up Alone

Friendships Don't Just Happen!: The Guide to Creating a Meaningful Circle of GirlFriends

Today’s episode is all about choosing presence over balance. My guest is the wonderful Jenn Trepeck, and we dive deep into the idea that rather than trying to juggle a million things at once, we can find more peace and fulfillment by being fully present in whatever we’re doing.

In This Episode:

*Why you should embrace presence over balance

*How to integrate mindfulness into your daily routines

*Why true well-being comes from being fully present in each moment.

*How to being present in your actions and interactions.

*Practical tips for mindfulness + presence

This episode of the Positively You Podcast is all about handling the busyness of Maycember. I'm sharing practical tips for overwhelmed moms to manage all the things: spring sports schedules, end-of-school-year stress, family activities., the list goes on and on. Discover how a simple mindset shift from busy to full has helped me thrive during this hectic month and embrace a positive, purposeful life.

IN THIS EPISODE:

*Shift from a "busy" to a "full" mindset to reduce stress.

*Practical tips for managing spring sports and end-of-school-year activities.

*Prioritize important tasks and say no to non-essentials.

*Effective time and energy management strategies.

*Importance of self-care and maintaining routines.

*Staying flexible and adaptable when plans change.

AFTER YOU LISTEN:

Ready for more positivity? Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it’s completely free! You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

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~~ OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE ~~

Ep 157: Prioritize Yourself Using Calendars and Communication

Ep 111: You Deserve to Feel Good with Heather Chauvin

Ep 133: Refresh and Recharge: Clearing Energetic Clutter

This episode will remind you that embracing your inner radiance is not only empowering for yourself but also enriches our interactions with others. By recognizing and celebrating our unique beauty, we create a ripple effect of positivity and inspiration in the world around us.

In this episode, Pualei and I dive deep into the concept of beauty and why it's essential for each of us to recognize and celebrate our unique beauty. Pualei shares her insights on how women can reclaim their power and step into their divine feminine energy.

~~ KEY TAKEAWAYS~~

Embrace Your Intrinsic Beauty
Recognize Your Radiance
Seek Validation Within
Turn Compliments into Affirmations

~~ NEXT STEPS ~~

Ready for more positivity? Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it’s completely free! You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

Connect with our guest from today: Pualei Lynn

Schedule Your Very Own Styling Session with Pualei

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~~ OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE ~~

Ep 146: The Power of Self Love: 3 Tips To Super Charge Your Day

Ep 111: You Deserve to Feel Good with Heather Chauvin

Ep 104: Ditching the Diets, Creating Your Wellness Vision, and Learning to Love Your Whole Self

Like many of us, I desired a calmer, more intentional start to my day. But the elaborate morning routines suggested by many seemed overwhelming. So, I began with the smallest of steps, focusing on creating tiny wins to build momentum. And utlitized some unexpected tools- my phone, the snooze button, and my airpods.

IN THIS EPISODE:

The Morning Mindset Shift
The Power of Meditation
Snooze Button Strategy
Personalized Baseline Goals
Expanding the Routine
Mindful Mornings for the Whole Family

~~NEXT STEPS~~

Try out Insight Timer Meditations for Yourself!

Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it’s completely free! You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

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Get the Full Show Notes and All the Iinks here

~~ OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE ~~

Ep 1: The Easiest Morning Routine In the World

Ep 18: How to Create Habits That Stick and Accomplish Your Goals

Ep 111: You Deserve to Feel Good with Heather Chauvin

In a world often consumed by responsibilities and stress, prioritizing fun and authenticity can be a transformative act of self-care. Jess's journey serves as a reminder that saying yes to joy, embracing vulnerability, and finding allies along the way can lead to a more fulfilling and vibrant life. Whether it's through books, playful interactions, or spontaneous adventures, let's all take a page from Jess's book and infuse a little more fun into our days.

~~NEXT STEPS~~

Speaking of community: Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it’s completely free! You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

Connect with our guest from today:https://www.instagram.com/thelostbooksofjess/

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Get the Full Show Notes and All the Iinks here

~~ OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE ~~

Ep 91: 7 Things You Can Do When You’re Having a Really Bad Day

Ep 153: Thrive in Parenting and Building Strong Bonds with Our Kids and Teens with Brooke Romney

Ep 111: You Deserve to Feel Good with Heather Chauvin

As we navigate the hectic pace of life, it's easy to lose sight of our own needs amidst the demands of work, family, and other responsibilities. But today, I want to dive into a topic that often gets pushed to the back burner: ourselves.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Use the calendar to your advantage
Clearly communicate your needs
Be accountable to someone
*Don’t cancel on yourself

NEXT STEPS:

Create new positive habits for yourself, start small and Join the Positively Me Challenge Here!

Come be a part of The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it’s completely free!
You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

Loved this episode? Share is with a friend or leave a 5 Star Review on Apple
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OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE:

Ep 155: Mastering Mom Emotions

Ep 146: The Power of Self Love: 3 Tips To Supercharge Your Day

In this episode I am sharing 6 things you can do to help you actually succeed at creating and mastering new habits. I know we all start with good intentions, but sticking to new habits can be tricky. These 6 tips will help you not only in this challenge but with any new habit or goal you set. Let’s dive in.

NEXT STEPS:

Join the Challenge Here!

Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it’s completely free!
You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

Loved this episode? Share is with a friend or leave a 5 Star Review on Apple
(Thanks in Advance!)

OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE:

Ep 154: Building Healthy Habits Together

Ep 133: Refresh and Recharge Clearing the Energetic Clutter

Ever find yourself at losing it and yelling at your kids over something that's not even a big deal? We've all been there- feeling burned out, stressed, stretched way too thin and then we just snap. Not today! In this episode I am joined by Missy Allred to talk about the transformative power of mindset and emotional regulation. From understanding the basics of our nervous system to practical strategies for finding calm in the heat of the moment, this episode is packed with actionable insights for moms navigating the beautiful chaos of parenthood.

~~ IN THIS EPISODE~

Understanding Your Nervous System

Practical Strategies for Emotional Well Being

Prioritizing Self-Regulation with Timers and Alarms

Shifting Your Mindset for Positive Self-Perception

Handling Emotional Triggers

~~ NEXT STEPS ~~

Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it’s completely free!
You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

Connect with our guest from today: Missy Allred

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~~ OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE ~~

Ep 91: 7 Things You Can Do When You’re Having a Really Bad Day

Ep 153: Thrive in Parenting and Building Strong Bonds with Our Kids and Teens with Brooke Romney

Ep 111: You Deserve to Feel Good with Heather Chauvin

Spring is almost here and that means that Summer is on its way, and while I'm beyond excited for my favorite season, I'll admit it can also stir up some old thoughts and feelings. You see, like many of us, I've been influenced by society's unrealistic standards of beauty and fitness.

Despite years of personal growth and self-love, those pesky thoughts sometimes sneak back in. Just the other day, I caught myself thinking, "Summer's coming – time to tighten up."

Ugh, I cringed even as the words formed in my mind. But it got me thinking – how can we shift this mindset?

That's where the Positively Me Challenge comes in. I’m inviting you to focus on the habits and positive practices that will actually help you feel happier and more confident, and not just running to the latest trick to help you lose those last 10 lbs.

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NEXT STEPS:

Feeling motivated after listening? Join the Challenge Here!

Itching for some fun personal growth? Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it’s completely free!
You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

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In this episode I am joined by Brooke Romney, the author of the Modern Manners for Teens (and Kids) Books to dive into the world of parenting. We chat about how to not just survive, but truly thrive as parents, how to build strong and lasting connections with our kids, (even during those tumultuous teenage years) and what to do when we are feeling totally burned out by motherhood.

Tune in for a candid conversation, expert tips, and practical strategies that will empower you to navigate the ups and downs of parenthood with confidence and grace.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Choosing Joy in Parenthood

Building Connections with Our Kids

Teaching Modern Manners

Self-Care for Parents

Celebrating Small Wins

NEXT STEPS:

Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it’s completely free!
You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.

Connect with our guest from today: Brooke Romney

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OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE:

Ep 150: Simple Steps to Prioritize Your Marriage

Ep 134: Compassionate Curiosity: The Secret to Deep and Fulfilling Relationships

Ep 91: 7 Things You Can Do When You’re Having a Really Bad Day

We just wrapped up this month of The Positively You Book Club, a personal growth book club where we focus on a different area of our life each month.

Our focus for February was on relationships, sex, and connection- so the book Sex Talks by Vanessa Marin was the perfect BOTM.

Because I know not everyone was able to make it, we made sure to hit record so you too can get in on the conversation (almost like you were there!) So without any more delay, here is the the book club. You're in for a real treat as we dive into "Sex Talks" by Vanessa

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

*Embrace vulnerability and open dialogue with your partner.

*Effective communication is vital for understanding desires and navigating conflicts.

*Scheduling sex can provide anticipation and connection, rather than feeling like a chore.

*Explore different initiation styles with your partner.

*Experiment with spontaneous scheduling to keep intimacy exciting.

*Create rituals to strengthen connection and intimacy in your relationship.

*Little moments of connection daily are crucial for maintaining desire and closeness.

*Yes, No, Maybe List

*Awkwardness is the price of admission for a fulfilling sex life.

*Continuous connection and communication is key to a fulfilling sex life

NEXT STEPS:

Join our personal growth book club- it’s completely free!
You’ll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more!

Connect with me on Instagram- it’s where all the fun really is

Loved this episode? Share is with a friend

OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE:

150: Simple Steps to Prioritize Your Marriage Everyday
79: Get Naked: And Other Ways to Learn to Love Your Body

*8: How To Have an Awesome Marriage

We are diving into the art of boosting confidence and reigniting passion in the bedroom. I'll be sharing three game-changing strategies that have transformed my own intimate experiences, from believing in my partner's affirmations to embracing vocal expression and extending foreplay throughout the day. Get ready to unlock your bedroom confidence and deepen your intimate connections with these easy actionable tips!

LINKS YOU NEED:

Join the Book Club

Get the February 2024 BOTM https://sextalksbook.com/Sex Talks by Vanessa Marin

Connect with me on Instagram

Complete Show Notes

February is all about relationships, and I'm thrilled to have my friend, marriage expert, and host of the podcast, Prioritize Your Marriage, Amberly Lambertsen join me today. We're diving deep into the realm of relationships, exploring how to infuse more fun, connection, and intention into our marriages.

LINKS YOU NEED:

I’d love to know what you thought about this episode. Come chat with me on Instagram!

Connect with Today’s Guest: A Prioritized Marriage

Join The Positively You Book Club- This month we are reading Sex Talks by Vanessa Marin

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I'm absolutely thrilled to share today's special treat – a recording of our lively January book club discussion. So, if you missed the live meeting or haven't finished the book, don't worry. You're in for a treat as we unravel the insights from "The Kindness Method" by Shahroo Izadi.

Links You Need:

I’d love to know what you thought about this episode. Come chat with me on Instagram!

Get the book: The Kindness Method

Where to find the PDF’s of the MAPS inside the book

Join The Positively You Book Club

Today, we're joined by the phenomenal Kelli France, a confidence coach and new author of the book One Goal For 100 Days. We’re diving into Kelli's journey of writing a book in just 100 days and how it's become a powerful movement for boosting confidence. We talk about setting bite-sized goals, finding your unique path, and transforming dreams into reality. Get ready for inspiration, motivation, and a whole lot of positive energy! Let's dive in and explore the magic of "One Goal for 100 Days: 🌟📚

LINKS YOU NEED:

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode! Come chat with me more over on Instagram

Join The Positively You Book Club today!

Get Kelli’s Book

Connect with Kelli on Instagram

Check out the Finally Fearless Podcast

In this episode let’s explore how we can build trust in ourselves and grow our confidence through the magic of small wins. It’s time to discover the joy that comes from setting and achieving super small goals.

LINKS YOU NEED:

Join the Book Club

Let’s chat on the ‘gram!

Book of the Month: The Kindness Method

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Ready for a joy-filled journey into self-love? In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Thias Harris, a self-love advocate, holistic nutritionist, and expert who's here to sprinkle some self love magic into your day. We're diving deep into the art of imperfection, shaking off the self-criticism, and unlocking the secrets to a happier, more energized you! Get ready to laugh, learn, and embrace the incredible power of self-love. You won't want to miss this transformative conversation – tune in now and let's unleash your inner joy! 🚀💖 #SelfLoveRevolution #JoyfulLiving"

LINKS YOU NEED:

Free Guide: 3 Mindset Shifts to Love Yourself Into Better Health

Get the Book: The Life Changing Power of Self Love

Connect with Thias: Nourish Together

I’d love to know what you thought about this episode! Come connect with me on Instagram or leave a review!

Welcome to the first episode of 2024 on the Positively You Podcast. I'm thrilled to dive into today's topic, one that's been on my mind as we navigate the transition from the old year to the new. Let's talk about New Year's resolutions, the disconnect with nature, and how we can find inspiration in the wisdom of winter.

Links You Need:

Ep. 142: The Transformative Power of Journaling

Let’s Connect!

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode- come find me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/positively.jessie/

Join me on this special episode as I share the transformative experience of becoming Reiki certified over the weekend. From overwhelming waves of love to intense gratitude for the simple joys of life, I dive into the profound lessons and insights that left me riding a high of connection and positivity. Come cozy up with me as we explore the power of love, gratitude, and authentic connections in this episode of the Positively You podcast.

LET’S CONNECT!

Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/positively.jessie/

or pop into my inbox

Have you ever set ambitious goals and found yourself caught in the all-or-nothing mentality? What did you learn from the experience?

Share your thoughts on Instagram @positively.jessie, and let's inspire each other to navigate our journeys with positivity and resilience.

Today we are exploring the magic of self-discovery and personal growth through the power of journaling. My guest, Stefanie and I unravel the beauty of unstructured journaling, discuss the diverse styles it can take, and share our personal insights on making it a daily practice for self-discovery, dream building, and more. Tune in to discover how journaling can be a game-changer in your life.

LINKS YOU NEED:

We mentioned Episode 77, on affirmations. You can listen to it here.

I’d love to know what you thought about this episode. Come chat with me on Instagram

As we approach Thanksgiving, a week filled with gratitude, reflection, and turkey dinners, I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on this special time of the year and issue an invitation to practice gratitude in a more intentional way.

If you enjoyed today's episode, consider sharing it with someone who might love it too. And hey, leaving a review on iTunes is like sprinkling magic on the podcast—your support helps reach more amazing souls like you.

Check out Episode 32- 365 Thank You Letters

Let's connect on Instagram @positively.jessie. I'm looking forward to hanging out with you more. Until next time, have an amazing week, and Happy Thanksgiving!

Today I am over the moon excited to dive into this episode where we are diving into mysteries of Human Design. I’ve got the incredible Andie Thueson with us, and trust me, this is a journey you won't want to miss. Buckle up as we explore the layers of Human Design and tap into the unique magic within each of us.

Links You Need:

Get Your Own Human Design Chart: https://andiethueson.com/free-human-design-chart/

Schedule a Reading with Andie: https://andiethueson.as.me/schedule.php

Come chat with me about this episode on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positively.jessie/

Connect with Andie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealandiethueson/

Today I am thrilled to jump into today's episode on injecting more fun and play into our lives. We'll explore the benefits, from stress relief to stronger relationships, and share practical tips on embracing a more playful and carefree mindset. So, grab a seat, and let's dive into the joy of being less serious and having more fun!

In today's episode, we're redefining the age-old advice to 'put yourself in their shoes.' We'll explore how truly stepping into someone's world, understanding their past experiences, and combining it with compassionate curiosity can transform all your relationships.

I’D LOVE TO KNOW WHAT YOU THOUGHT ABOUT TODAY’S EPISODE! Come find me on Instagram and let’s discuss!

Welcome back to the second part of our transformative conversation with Crystal Zinn. In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the concept of basic rights and how they can reshape the way you navigate your emotions and reclaim your authentic self. Crystal shares profound insights and practical steps that empower you to honor your basic rights and embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-healing.

This month is National Podcast Post Month or NaPodPoMo for short. Which basically means that I'm gonna be podcasting daily in November!

In today's short episode I am sharing two qualities I believe are essential when diving into personal development work or even just flowing through your daily life and relationships with others. Curiosity and Compassion.

I’d love to know what you thought about today’s episode. You can come chat with me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/positively.jessie/

Find the full show notes here.
In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful practice for protecting our energy. I'll show you how to cut the cords that bind us to the energy of others, leaving you feeling lighter, more present, and ready to take on the world. If you're curious about this transformative practice, reach out to me on Instagram, and let's chat about it!

You can find me on Instagram @positively.jessie I’d love to know your thoughts on this episode.

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to lose touch with our creative side and the things that bring us joy amid our busy schedules and endless to-do lists. But fear not! In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of self care through creativity. My guest, Lindsey Haws (from Linds Made This) and I are exploring how to reignite that creative spark within and, most importantly, make time for it.

I’d love to know what you thought about this episode. Come connect with me over on Instagram and share your thoughts.

LINKS YOU NEED:

Connect with today’s guest: https://www.instagram.com/lindsmadethis/

Creative Podcast Linds mentioned: https://www.creativepeptalk.com/

As always, thanks for listening and don’t forget to share with a friend! See ya next week!

{Part 2} I hope you're still riding the high from our last conversation (Ep 130) with the incredible Emily Todd. Today, in Part Two, we're taking those inspiring ideas and grounding them in practical steps. How do we move from that exhilarating inspiration to real-life action? That's what we're diving into right now. If you missed Part 1 I highly recommend checking it out before you jump into this episode.

I’d love to know what you thought about this episode. Come connect with me over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/positively.jessie/

CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST: EMILY TODD https://www.instagram.com/emilyorianatodd/

In this episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's close to my heart – breaking free from burnout and finding true joy and purpose in life.

I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Emily Todd, a certified personal freedom and business coach, who has an incredible story of her own burnout journey and transformation. We explored the concept of soul burnout, how to live a life aligned with our desires, and the importance of setting boundaries to protect our energy and prioritize joy. It's a conversation that left me feeling truly inspired, and I can't wait to share the key takeaways with you.

I’d love to know what you thought about this episode. Come connect with me over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/positively.jessie/

CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST: EMILY TODD https://www.instagram.com/emilyorianatodd/

Today we're diving into something that's been on my mind lately – the art of staying present in a world filled with distractions.

I know we all lead busy lives, and it can be a challenge to stay in the moment, but I've found something that's been helping me tremendously, and I can't wait to share it with you: The Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T.

We are back with Amber Trueblood for a part 2! If you missed part one, make sure to go and listen to episode 127!

In this episode we are diving into the 5 anxiety styles. What they are, and how we can each combat anxiety in our lives.

I’d love to know what you thought about this episode: Come share your thoughts with me over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positively.jessie/

Connect with today’s guest: https://www.instagram.com/officialambertrueblood/

Get the Book: The Unflustered Mom

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Today we are diving deep into the topic of overwhelm and how to break free from its clutches, especially as busy moms. Trust me; this conversation is a game-changer!

THIS IS A TWO PART EPISODE!! MAKE SURE YOU GO TO EPISODE 128 FOR PART 2 WITH AMBER.

I’d love to know what you thought about this episode: Come share your thoughts with me over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positively.jessie/

Connect with today’s guest: https://www.instagram.com/officialambertrueblood/

Get the Book: The Unflustered Mom

Links you might need from this episode:

Books I’m loving:

The Hidden Life of Trees

Cresent City

Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positively.jessie/

The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate―Discoveries from A Secret World (The Mysteries of Nature, 1)

House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City)

In this episode Camille shares 5.75 steps to help you find purpose and passion, make room in your schedule, communicate your needs to those around you, and find more joy and connection in your life.

If you loved this episode and would like all the resources we talked about click here for the show notes

Today we are talking about redefining selfishness to self preservation and how that shift alone can help you take the time you need for yourself, without the guilt.

Liked this episode? You should share it with another mom who needs this message.

Wanna chat with me about your thoughts? Find me on instagram www.instagram.com/positively.jessie

Whether or not you are aware of it, you are putting out an energetic frequency every moment of every day. You put it out and it comes back to you, and those energetics play a huge role in your life, your relationships, your work….literally everything.

The cool thing is that once you become aware of it, you get to make CHOICES! That’s where the fun starts with playing around with intentionally choosing your vibe, experimenting with your frequency, collecting that data, and learning more about how much the frequency you live in effects your life.

I’ve got what you’re looking for,
Links You Need From This Episode:

Connect with Anna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_annalozano/ or on her website here: https://annalozano.com/

I’d LOVE to know what you thought about this episode. Come let me know in my DM’s over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/positively.jessie/

I would LOVE to know what you thought about this episode. You can come chat with me on Instagram or heck, take a screen shot, tag me, and share it so someone else can find this episode too! #sharingiscaring

To find out more about Amber:
https://amberaprice.com/

https://www.instagram.com/amber.a.price/

if you find yourself in winter, whether a real winter like this one that's never ending, or if it is a figurative winter and really hard crappy circumstance, I see you.

If it’s been too long since you’ve seen the sun (literal and figurative) this episode is for you. Being in a storm that you don’t want to be in is hard, today I am sharing what has helped me to feel better in a storm/ sucky situation, how to reduce suffering, and most of all just to be someone sitting in the storm with you.

Spring will come.

My DM’s are always open if you need a friend to talk to.

Spring has (theoretically) sprung! Spring equinox was this past week which marks the start of the astrological New Year, and is a much better time to set new goals than the new years we celebrated back in January.

Symbolically spring is the time of new beginnings and perfect for planting seeds, both figuratively and literally. So let’s harness this energy, clear away the dead to make room for new growth, plant those seeds (create those goals) and prepare for the year ahead.

I would love to know what you thought about this episode. I would love to know what you’re clearing out and what seeds you’re planting. You can find me on instagram @ positively.jessie or shoot me an email at hello@jessielarson.com

Anger is an emotion that gets a bad rap. I get it, it can look ugly and it can get expressed in unhealthy ways. But anger is an emotion just like joy, excitement, or sadness and when we are willing to look and to fully feel and experience it, anger can be a wonderful teacher and lead to a healthy emotional release.

I’d love to hear what you thought about this episode. Let’s talk about it all! You can find me in the DM’s on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/positively.jessie/

This is a fill your cup kind of episode. Emily Louis speaks so much love and truth into us about learning how to really, truly, deeply love and celebrate ourselves. Through a faith crisis that she believes she was gifted, Emily was able to work through a lot to get to a place of not only self acceptance but to self love and celebration.

I would love to know what you thought about this episode. The best way to connect with me and share your thoughts is on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/positively.jessie/

If this episode spoke to you, I bet someone in your life could use the message too. Feel free to share by posting on social media, or simply copy and pasting this link and texting it to a friend.

To connect with our guest, Emily Louis today head to https://emilyklouis.com/positivelyyou

To tune into the Abundant Grace podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abundant-grace/id1525171580

Thank you for tuning it! Have an amazing week!

Links Mentioned:

Episode on WONDER: https://www.jessielarson.com/podcast/episode71

Come tell me YOUR intention or how you plan to infuse more playfulness into your month on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positively.jessie/

Vulnerability is a word that has been floating around the past few years, thanks to Brene Brown, and a think a lot of us have made an effort to lean in and be more vulnerable. But honestly, I think we are still just scratching the surface. Today I am sharing my thoughts on real (like really real) vulnerability and the magic we can experience when we fully show up and allow ourselves to be seen AND when we allow others to do the same.

I wanna know YOUR thoughts! Come slide into my DM’s over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/positively.jessie/ or drop into my actual inbox hello@jessielarson.com

A word of the year can be a fun way to use the power of intentions. In this episode I am sharing how my word of the year revealed itself to me, what I'm most excited about, and the power the setting intentions really does have in our lives.

Let’s connect and chat about your intentions for this year. Find me on Instagram and let’s chat in the DM’s https://www.instagram.com/positively.jessie/

The new year is a time of goal setting, intentions, re-starts...but it's the dead of winter. Winter is a time of rest, going inward, slowing down....so if you are feeling lost or conflicted about starting this new year with big dreams and goals, listen up. I'm talking through my own thoughts and intentions about how I can still honor rest and lean into the natural cycle of winter, while still moving forward into a new year.

Before you go:

I would love to know what you thought of this episode. Come chat with me in the DM’s on Instagram or share this episode on your social and tag me. https://www.instagram.com/positively.jessie/

Today I am sharing about the idea of checking in with ourselves this year and honoring our capacity. Some years we have it all together. We’re doing all the things, volunteering all the places, and checking everything off everyone’s list (neighbors and teachers included). We might have other years where we just want to hide under a blanket, turn on the fire and wait for it to all be over, or a lot of years are somewhere in between.

This episode will help you determine what you want your holiday season to look and feel like, how to honor yourself, your feelings, and your boundaries. AND how to have a magical holiday season no matter what your current capacity is.

Being scared, doesn't mean you aren't brave. In fact, I believe it's the opposite. The time you need bravery the most is when you actually ARE scared out of your mind. Without feeling fear, there would be no need for bravery.

“Oh, that’s just how mom life is.” Raise your hand if you’d love to leave behind this message in motherhood that burnout and exhaustion are just a part of it and something we have to deal with. *Spoiler, we don’t! Today I am joined by Heather Chauvin, a TedX speaker, author, and podcast host of Emotionally Uncomfortable, which has over 7 million downloads. Heather is on a mission to helps get out of the burnout and exhaustion cycle, learn how to put themselves first, and succeed at life.

Join us today as we talk about how she unsubscribed from toxic motherhood messaging, and shares how we don’t have to wait until we are in crisis to demand a break. We CAN take care of ourselves now and we DO deserve to feel good.

Let’s dive in!

In this episode:

6:18 Unsubscribing From Toxic Motherhood Culture
9:32 You Deserve To Feel Good
12:01 Self Care Leads to Higher Emotional Capacity
16:05 Courage to Take Care of Yourself
23:41 Participating in Spiritual Entertainment and Taking Action
26:09 Getting Emotionally Uncomfortable

Helpful links from this episode:

Listen to Emotionally Uncomfortable
Grab the book: Dying to be a Good Mother
Come connect with me on Instagram I’d love to hear what you thought about this episode!
Find Heather on the ‘gram here

This episode is going to help you ditch burnout and get on track to feeling more balanced. I promise. Today I am joined by productivity genius, international speaker, new podcast host, and system strategist, Leah Remillet. She's helped thousands of business owners completely ditch the overwhelm and start scaling and making money, AND she's helping them do it all without sacrificing their home life, their help, their happiness.

Today we talk about how she got it completely wrong in the beginning, ended up in an ambulance when her body shut down, to now living a beautifully balanced life and teaching thousands of others how to do this same.

If you’ve ever experienced overwhelm, burnout, or feel like everything is on fire and there is never enough time…..this episode is for you.

In this episode:

2:32 Headed for Burnout
6:49 Wake Up Call (in an actual ambulance!)
11:00 The Badge of Busy
14:29 Identifying Core Values
19:00 The Lie That Busy Means I Have Value
24:37 What are Your Needle Movers?
27:32 Space to be Spontaneous

Helpful links from this episode:
Get Leah’s gift: TIME SAVING MASTERCLASS
Listen to Leah’s podcast: Balancing Busy
Everything else Leah offers here https://leahremillet.com/
Come connect with me on Instagram

Would you show up to a new class, a workshop, or event all by yourself? Does going somewhere alone scare the crap outta you? Today I am sharing why you should consider showing up alone and the benefits that come from being brave.

WANT MORE POSITIVE VIBES?
Come on over to IG and connect with us on the gram

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Come connect with me on Instagram

Grab Tanya’s Book: On Purpose: The Busy Woman’s Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning & Success

Listen to Tanya’s podcast: The Intentional Advantage.

Emily Nichols is the host of Self Transformed - a podcast redefining self care through simple fitness, nutrition & mindset habit hacks for busy working moms. From her own struggles, as busy working mom, Emily finally found the solutions to feel empowered, confident, & how to live a healthy lifestyle that doesn’t feel hard or like another thing on your to do list through proven habit strategies.

Join us today as we talk about creating sustainable habits, taking care of ourselves, and doing it all guilt free.

In this episode:

1:41 What Does It Mean To Be Self Transformed?
3:21 The Snowball Effect of Change
8:31 Habit Hacks and the T.A.C.O. Method
14:19 Reestablishing Habits and Being Okay Starting Over
17:00 Guilt Free Self Care
20:05 What is Self Care, Really?

Helpful links from this episode:
Come connect with me on Instagram
Check out Self Transformed Podcast

In this episode I am sharing an insight I had while hosting a goal setting party for my daughters soccer team. The activity highlighted an important step in goal setting and confidence that I was missing and I think we miss a lot.

Tune in to find out what easy step you should be adding in before you make your next goals or vision board.

Come connect over on instagram!

Do you strive for perfection? I'm going to challenge you today to instead strive for IMPERFECTION.

When we are in a focus of imperfection, we are more willing to try. To step out of our comfort zones. We are more willing to be a beginner, to ask for and accept help. We are willing to make and own up to our mistakes. We open ourselves up to so much more when we can live in an energy of imperfection vs. perfection.

Listen in now!

Today I have my first ever REPEAT GUEST! Elizabeth Dall approaches the idea of wellness from such a beautiful place. In this episode we talk about how our wellness is individual and unique, how to get out of diet mentality, learning to love and embrace your whole self, and so much more.

LINKS YOU NEED:

Connect with ME on Instagram!

You can listen to my other episode with Elizabeth here.

Join her FREE challenge Ditch the Diet starting soon!

Connect with Elizabeth on IG.

Listen to The Woman of Wellness Podcast

Thanks for tuning in! I’d love to connect with you more. You can slide into my DM’s and come say HELLO over on Instagram!

Oh and in case you need anything mentioned today: Here’s the Links You Need:

Insight Timer:

My favorite 30 minute Power Nap on Insight Timer

The carpool line is the worst place on earth. Am I Right? However, it got me thinking and brought me a powerful insight about protecting my peace, setting boundaries, and honoring my feelings and energy. I'm sharing that download today and hope you enjoy this quickie episode.

Helpful Links:

Episode 23: Creating a Vision For Your Life

Episode 83: How To Support and Set Yourself Up For Success with Cara Harvey

Needing rest isn't a weakness. In fact, recognizing and taking time for rest is actually a super power. Learning to take rest with intention (and not when you hit burnout) is crucial to continuing to show up as the best version of yourself. Let's dive in!

Feeling confident in our bodies and in who we are is a constant journey. My conversation with Dirtylicious founder, Erica Tanner is about body confidence, loving yourself, and practicing self care is so refreshing and empowering. Let's get in to it!

Today's show is a quick one with a powerful action item that you can start doing TODAY that will have a BIG impact on the world around you.

It's always fun to talk about our failures, right? I want to share this one because I actually learned a lot. Today I am talking about shifting our mindset around failure, incorporating self compassion, and how to move forward with new information.

Episode 6 with Mindy DeGering from Motivation Mindy

So, you want to build a life you really freaking love and that's great! But we want you to get to that head over heels totally feeling in love with your life RIGHT NOW!

In this episode join me and Kacia Fitzgerald from the EmpowerHER Podcast as she shares the secret sauce to living a life that you really freaking love.

Let’s dive in!

“The Little House knew it would all be okay, sometimes it takes time when finding your way.” Join me and my dear friend and author, Anna Lee Landin as we discuss all the different lessons and themes in her book, The Little House Saw, a book about deconstruction, rebuilding, embracing your uniqueness, and the journey of the human experience. It’s a conversation you don’t want to miss.

In this episode:

1:15 Who is Anna Lee Landin
4:11: The Little House Saw
6:03 When Your House Falls Down
9:56 It’s Okay to Be You (When People Judge Your Decisions)
12:30 The Journey is Messy (and that’s beautiful)
16:43 Life is about relationships
20:00 Being a Lifelong Learner
30:58 Encouraging Your Childs Uniqueness
37:35 Sometimes It Takes Time When Finding Your Way

Helpful links from this episode:

Buy The Little House Saw
Find Anna on Instagram
Join The Positively You Community on Facebook
Slide into my DM’s on Instagram

One fateful day a giant unicorn head found it's way into Emily Blodgett's life and the rest is history. Each day Emily, better known as the Bus Stop Mama greets the bus in all sorts of extreme costumes and getups. In today's conversation we cover her journey to the bus stop, what it means to let your light shine, and the impact your unique gifts have on other people.

Oh, and I make her cry several different times.

Find The Bus Stop Mama on Instagram
Join the Positively You Community on Facebook

Sometimes I just need a period of time to refocus on me and the way I show up for myself. That's why I created this 8 week challenge and I want to bring you along!

DM me on Instagram and tell me you’re committed!

Join the Positively You Community on Facebook

Today I am sharing a quick pep talk style episode talking about why your mindset is so important and a little peek into my story and how I KNOW that mindset is what matters most.

My guest today is Elizabeth Andreyevskiy, her mission is to teach overwhelmed and stressed out moms how to regulate their emotions in a healthy way. Then they are able to show their children how to do that and can build happy, healthy relationships now and an emotionally healthy legacy for the future.

My guest today is Jammie Baker, a Hollywood Stylist turned personal stylist for moms. Jammie has a passion of empowering moms with the life skill of getting dressed. She believes that getting dressed opens the door to so many things, and I have to say, after this conversation, I COMPLETELY agree. Get ready to walk away from this episode feeling empowered to get dressed, and take on the world.

In today’s conversation we talk about her book, and what each of us can do right now to become supermoms! In her book, Lori shares 16 secrets of supermoms, but today we get a sneak peak into a few of those secrets and we walk away with some tangible steps we can get started on today!

Get the Time Tracker here! www.secretsofsupermom.com/masteryourtime
(Use code SUPERMOM to get it for FREE!)

In today's episode with my dear friend Heidi Robey we get real and vulnerable as she shares her story with mental illness. As we discuss her journey, suicide is mentioned.* But as with most things in life, beauty is able to be found in the hard and today's episode is no exception. This conversation is full of so much goodness, hope, and healing.

Heidi is on a mission to help mothers not feel so alone in their struggles and wants each person who listens to feel loved and valued.

This episode is inspired by a viral REEL audio that is going around that makes me want to roll my eyes so far into the back of my head......

Join me for a conversation with Cara Harvey, founder of A Purpose Driven Mom and Author of The 15 Minute Formula: How Busy Moms Can Ditch the Guilt, Say Yes to What Matters, and Conquer Their Goals.

We discuss the idea of priority based productivity, self created urgency, and how to give your self space for life to happen. Today’s conversation will leave you feeling empowered, full of energy, and excited about your life.

GET THE BOOK

A Purpose Driven Mom on Instagram

Get the FREE workbook here

The 15 Minute Formula: How Busy Moms Can Ditch the Guilt, Say Yes to What Matters, and Conquer Their Goals

Health and Wellness Blogger, Andie Thueson started blogging in 2013 as a way to share her weight loss journey. But on her way to losing forty pounds she gained so much more! She learned how to truly love herself and how amazing our human bodies really are. Join our conversation today as we dive into what it means to truly dive into the journey of letting go and learning to love yourself freely.

I am absolutely fired up to share my guest today. Chelsey Curtis is an amazing event planner and the Co- Founder of Dirtylicious Dance Fitness. This episode is filled with such high vibe energy as we talk about what it means to gain confidence in yourself, go after your dreams (even if others don’t understand them), and building a tribe of supportive women.

Links and other helpful things from this episode:

2 week 1 month FREE of DIRTYLICIOUS on Demand! or use code 1MONTHFREE

Get my Sexy, Confident, Fun Playlist

Find a Dirtylicious Dance Fitness Class

Dirtylicious on Insta

Find Chelsey on the ‘gram

We are back with another Monday Mini-sode!

Today I am sharing an encounter I had this week that triggered some thoughts about my body and how I feel about it…..and how OTHERS feel about it. It’s a quick episode today, but something I felt like I needed to share.

February is the month of love. And this month I really wanted to shift the focus to LOVING OURSELVES. Self care, body love/acceptance, compassion. All the things that embrace loving ourselves and treating ourselves with care.

If you are part of the book club, you’ve probably noticed that this month’s picks are all kind of geared toward that idea.

To get a list of the book picks for February and to join the club you can go to www.jessielarson.com/bookclub

Okay, so the topic of today’s conversation is ways to love your body. And when you clicked on the title you might have been thinking: Hmmm……what?

I’ve got a radical idea, that you’re probably going to have some hesitation with, but I think you, me, all of us, we should all spend more time naked. That’s right sans clothes, in the nude, embrace the birthday suit….N.A.K.E.D naked.

GULP. Ok, deep breaths and don’t click out of this episode.

Now before you think I am running away to a secluded island and trying to recruit everyone to a nudist colony…..hear me out.

I want you to Think back to a time when you fell in love something or someone. Got it?

Okay, Now, think about how much TIME you spent with them/that. I’m guessing it was a lot.

Quality time/quantity time. As you spent time falling in love you learned things, noticed things, started to appreciate certain things…..and you can to all this, and fall more in love with that beautiful body of yours, by spending TIME with it.

Okay, so I first said time naked….but let’s put a pin in this for a minute and jump to some more beginner friendly ways to spend time with your body.

Ways to Spend TIME with Your Body and Fall More in Love:

1. Movement:movement is magical for appreciating and loving your body. Find ways to move that make you feel good. That help you appreciate you body. This is the opposite of working out to the point of exhaustion and trying to change every little thing about your body.

This type of movement helps you feel grateful for the VESSEL that allows you to experience life.

2. Pamper Yourself/Take care of you/ Make it feel good: As moms, sometimes our self care game comes dead last. Plan some time to more intentionally take care of yourself. Instead of just a quick shower, or dry shampoo….splurge on some really fun bath products. Take time to exfoliate instead of just the quickest shower ever.

Get creative with other ways to help your body feel good.

3. Dress it upHow much better do you feel when you take the time to get dressed?
Don’t ignore what you wear UNDER your clothes
Check out Episode 19- How Getting Into The Right Bra Size Can Change Your Life to listen to my favorite bra and boob expert and how the right one can make you feel like a million bucks.
Stop waiting for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. Wear things that make you feel good (even if you don’t run into anyone at Target)

4. Take it all offYou don’t have to spend the whole day in the nude, but maybe just take longer to get dressed when getting ready, and actually LOOK at yourself in the mirror while you get ready. Intentionally look at and embrace the parts of your body that you love. Try to stay away from nit-picking (note: this will be hard, but gets easier as you do it).

Give yourself a compliment ( or even just a wink and a smile) while you look at yourself.

Lingerie for you (not for your partner). Throw on some lingerie that isn’t just going to end up on the floor. Grab something that highlights a part of your body that you love and wear it for you!

Links and other helpful things mentioned in today’s episode: Join the Positively You Book Club

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Episode 19- How Getting Into The Right Bra Size Can Change Your Life

My favorite lingerie- Mentionables

Other episodes you might like: Episode 61: This One Habit Can Make a Huge Difference in Your Self Love Journey

Episode 39: I like Me. A Conversation About Confidence

Episode 27: Gaining Confidence Through Strength Training with Natalie Adair

*Trigger Warning: While today’s conversation is positive, helpful, and full of really good insight, we do discuss some heavy topics including depression and suicidal thoughts.

My guest today is Steffanie Wing, or as she is sometimes known: That Undercover Unicorn. After struggling with postpartum depression after her second child, Steffanie dove deep into learning about self love and utilizing different tools. Today she is sharing what turned out to be her most powerful tool, affirmations.

The never ending tasks, the things you loathe doing, the piles of laundry and dirty dishes….these things have to get done, but you don’t have to hate them or the process any longer.

If you’ve been here for longer than 2.5 seconds you know how much I believe that you don’t have to be a victim to your circumstances and that includes even these little tiny ones.

Fact: the laundry has to get done, but your thought around it doesn’t have to suck. You have complete control in how crappy or how enjoyable this task gets to be.

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Anything worth doing is worth doing well. Always do your best. Give 100% in everything. I call BULLSHIT.

Perfectionism stops us from doing things. Instead, I say that anything worth doing is worth doing terribly. After all, isn’t something better than nothing?

Science says friendship is not only good for your health, but vital! Lack of friendship and loneliness can be as detrimental to your health as smoking cigarettes!

Join me today as I talk with Friendship Mentor, Emily Siegel about how to shift your perspective on having and making friends while being a mom. We talk about identifying what ideal friendships look like for you, strategies to get past small talk, and dealing with leftover fears and friendship baggage.

Emily is the host of The Connected Mom Life Podcast and creator of Squad from Scratch. Find more from Emily here

Marcella Hill is on a journey to WAKE HER UP. Who is "HER" exactly? It's YOU, it’s me, it’s that woman inside of each of us!

In today's episode we talk about what it means to feel like something is missing in your life or to feel that yearning to be or do more.
*Spoiler: if something feels like it’s missing….it’s probably you.

Today’s episode is a heart to heart conversation about what it means to wake up, to be you on purpose, to live more courageously, to get out of your own way, and to share your story along the way. Because you never know, it might help, inspire, or give a lifeline to someone who might need it to not feel so alone.

This is a conversation you definitely do NOT want to miss.

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Popping in for this Monday Mini-sode with a sneak peek of a conversation I had on Instagram Live last week about goals and goal setting with my friend Elizabeth Dall (@awomanofwellness)

Listen in for some quick thoughts on setting your goals this year.

Click here To hear the full conversation.

Welcome to 2022! We are at the very beginning of a brand new year and I just love a fresh start and looking forward to all the good things that are just waiting to be created and experienced. It’s gonna be a good year and we are getting it started today with a bang with a knock out episode that I have been dying to get out to you.

I’m so excited to introduce you to Andrea Scher. She is the author of the book Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake Up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy and you seriously need to get your hands on this book, like NOW! I mean, first listen in to this episode, but then…..run and go get it. I read it in like 2 days and completely devoured every word and then immediately booked her to be on the show.

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In this episode: About Andrea: a writer, artist and life coach whose work is driven by her belief in the transformative power of wonder for creativity and wellbeing. For nearly two decades, through her award-winning blog Superhero Journal, her international workshops, her Creative Superheroes podcast, and bestselling e-courses, she has thrilled others with their own power to find magic all around them.

What is a Wonder Seeker:

Someone who actively looks for things that delight them.
A person who is curious and inspired, vibrant and open-hearted.

How Wonder helps: calm our anxiety and keep us grounded and present.

Using Wonder as a mindfulness practice. Mindfulness and meditation can be intimidating, using moments of wonder can help you lean into mindfulness without feeling overwhelmed or intimidated.

What are Moments of Wonder: “where time is suspended and your heart opens and your breath catches and in the moment you are saying wow, you are feeling a connection, and it’s a beautiful moment.

Wonder Spotting: a version of a noticing practice. Actively choosing to look for a spot things of wonder.

Do kids experience wonder more easily than adults?

What are your first memories of wonder?

Learning and connecting to others by exploring what sparks wonder in them: each of us has things that intrigue us or cause us to wonder. For one it might be the vastness of the universe, for another it could be technology, for someone else it could be the amazing capacity of the human body….and so on. It can be so neat to connect to others by way of wonder.

Be a source of Wonder and not just a viewer of wonder: You can create magic and wonder in the everyday. You can create an intention to not only seek it out, but to create it and help others to experience everyday wonder and magic.

I told ya, this conversation was a pure delight and I just love how this podcast has enabled me to connect with some of the most amazing and beautiful humans. Below is a list of helpful links and other things we mentioned today.

Links and other helpful things mentioned in today’s episode:
Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake Up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy

Learn more about Andrea and everything she offers here

Connect with Andrea on Instagram

Listen to Andrea’s Podcast: The Creative Superheros Podcast

Monday Mini-sodes are a quick hit of motivation and inspiration to start your week off right. Not only are we at the beginning of a brand new week, we are in a brand new year and for a lot of us, that means resolutions and setting goals….or maybe not. Maybe you’ve said, not this year. Either way, this episode gives you something to think about when it comes to creating goals and habits……and that is to focus on the feeling.

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Welcome back to the Positively You Podcast. Thank you so much for tuning in and making time for me today. So, are you done with your Christmas shopping? Haha, are you sick of that question yet?

I’m betting that in the past month or so that you have been asked that or a similar question.

Back in November is was “Have you started yet?”

Now it’s: “Are you done?” or Who else do you have to shop for?

Or What are you getting your kids for Christmas.

Sure, these might just be easy questions for some small talk, but man….its a lot of focus on buy, buy, buy, sales, discounts, shipping concerns, and stressing so much about presents.

This year I’ve decided to really lean in and go the route of swapping out more presents for creating more presence. In the past I’ve paired down, but this year….I’m going in strong.

Partly because I’m super over the commercialism of the holidays and also because I’ve really started to notice that my time, my actual physical presence is really what my kids want the most, (shocker) and not the latest gadget from some gift guide that a random influencer got paid to promote. (sorrynotsorry)

The point really got driven home to me recently. Last year for Christmas, I gave my kids a parent child journal that my friend Camille designed called Time for Us, and no joke….it has been the most used present. Annabelle writes in it almost every night and I love being able to go through it with her and Liam just asked for a new one for next year.

I’m telling you, time and connection is the asbsolute BEST gift you can give. And I think most of us know that, but we get caught up in a couple of hurdles or mind blocks.

Here’s some of mine that I’ve had to overcome and shift my thinking around.

Hurdle ONE:

I used to think if we went the route of “experiences”: instead of gifts, that it meant we needed to do a trip, and I mean a BIG trip, AND that it needed to be on Christmas day to make up for “normal christmas”
I kept putting off doing that because we couldn’t afford the 10,000 dollar Disney Cruise. And I was definitely stuck in a go big, all or nothing mindset. So I continued to fill stockings with stuff and buy more presents to spill out from under the tree.

Solution: Sure, it can be a trip. I mean thats definitely a goal I have on my vision board, but there are so many ways to gift experiences that our fun and in the future. When we gifted the kids Lagoon Passes we created a word scramble that they had to put together.

Gift Cards: Gift it to them with a specific date in mind for the activity so they have something to look forward to.

Science of Anticipation: Having something to look forward to, can actually make you happier! It fires up the feel good hormones in your brain. Joy of anticipation:
Actively imagining, and looking forward to, your best life can actually make you more optimistic, studies show. This mental image can make you just as happy as the experience itself, marriage and family therapist Kimberly Diggles told VICE. “We know anticipating something positive actually helps to maintain dopamine levels in your brain,” she said. “So just the very idea of anticipating something good can physically change your brain chemistry so you feel happy.”

Hurdle Two: The need to have a visually stimulating Christmas morning: (gag)
Christmas movies, social media, and even our own memories of running down the stairs Christmas morning to a room FULL of presents have given us this almost standard of what our Christmas presentation needs to look like. Confession: I bought MORE just so that it would look more aesthecially pleasing. Huge face palm.

Solution: Gotta shift that mindset.

Hurdle Three: Day of let down, once everything is unwrapped and they have “nothing to show for it”

Solution: Have a plan for the day. Gift something you can use or do the day of

Solution: Kids gift to each other- more intentional and thought out.

Solution: Get creative with how you gift it:

The gift I created this year for my kids:

things to consider when gifting experiences

We’ve all been there.. The post holiday itch to burn everything down. You want to tree gone, the decor gone, you need calm and minimalist vibes and you need them now. The post Christmas gift giving has you noticing all the excess, all the new (and old) toys, gadgets, and just stuff taking up space in your house. And before you know it, out come the trash bags, and donation bins, and the very real task of deciding what stays and what goes.

This itch to have a post holiday refresh or declutter is nothing new. And honestly the timing is perfect for it. It’s a new year and it feels good to let things go, to freshen up and clean the house, and just have things feel lighter.

But does anyone else find it just the slightest bit ironic that we all just spent a whole month (or more depending on when you got started shopping) bringing more and more and more into our homes. And now we feel the need to purge?!

In an effort to avoid (or at least lesson) the task of decluttering and filtering out what stays and what gets tossed or donated I’ve wanted to be much more intentional about how we approach gift giving at Christmas time.

And that’s where I’ve landed. TIME.

I think most of us would agree that time is our most valuable asset and probably the most valuable gift we could give. Over the years I’ve heard lots of families talk about gifting trips or experiences instead of presents and I’ve always thought that was a great idea……but not one that I could make work for my family. I had some limiting thoughts around it.

Like, if I was going to give up presents under the tree

Do you ever wish you could push rewind on your life and make a different choice? Yeah, me too. Unfortunately life doesn't work that way. We don't have a magic rewind button, but we do have the ability to push pause if we need it.

A theme for me this year has been learning to embrace uncertainty in life. To come to expect and accept that things will happen that are out of my control, but what I can control is how I respond and move forward from those situations. We all have the power to push pause, to reset ourselves, and to choose what we are taking from every single experience in life.

This time of year it seems like everyone is asking: What are your family traditions.

Does the last month of the year feel like it's just absolutely filled to the brim with STUFF?!? A cluttered house full of Christmas decor, a cluttered calendar filled with endless parties and events , a cluttered mind full of to do’s, gift lists, menus, party details, elf on the shelf ideas, and so much more!?
So many moms feel more overwhelm, frustration, stress, worry, resentment, and/or burnout than any other time of year…. the time of year that is supposed to be filled with JOY!

It’s time to Marie Kondo your holidays, find what sparks joy, and as for the rest…..just do as Elsa says and let it go….(too soon?)

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Having a gratitude practice can change your life. Today I am sharing 3 ways that being grateful creates more joy, and helps you fall in love with the life you have, RIGHT NOW.

Things mentioned in this episode:

Episode 12: How to be More Grateful Everyday
Episode 32: The Amazing Benefits of Writing 365 Thank You Letters with Gina Hamadey.
How to Express Gratitude to Your Spouse (from A Prioritized Marriage)

I discovered a new habit, that I had started doing without even realizing it! I started paying attention to the way it was making me feel, and SPOILER* it was having a HUGE positive impact on my day, my life, and especially my self love journey. Listen to today's quick episode to find out the habit and to take the challenge to try it for yourself.

Today’s Guest: Amanda Louder Certified Sex and Marriage Coach

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Today’s Guest: Camille Walker. Find her on IG here.
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7 Tips to Help You Make Friends as an Adult:

Shift your Mindset.
Look for Opportunities (they are all around you)
Have a friend “pick up line” (silly, but it works!)
Help/Serve
Confidence Breeds Confidence
6.Turn Your Focus Outward
Go for the ASK

Resources from Wendy :

Find Wendy on Instagram and Slide into her DM’s Guide to raising strong willed kids Power Struggles WorkshopFresh Start Family PodcastBonfire Membership Program

Slide into my DM’s I love to chat!

Do you feel like having or making friends as an adult is hard for you? The good new is: you're not alone. The even better news is that making new friends might be easier than you thought. Listen in today to hear about the 3 elements I believe are key in making new friendships.

What does it mean to be Positively You? How are you trying to become that happiest, healthiest version of yourself?

Today we are diving into that process and a simple mindset shift you can make to speed that process up. Ya ready? Let’s go:

A few years ago I made a New Years Resolution that changed my life. No really.

At the time I found myself feeling really frustrated with other people. I was feeling a lot of low vibe feelings toward my fellow humans. Judgement, annoyance, disgust, impatience……..and a whole heck of a lot of eye rolling. Like all the time.

And man I didn’t like that. I really didn’t like feeling so ‘ugh’ about all these people around me. Something needed to change.

I wanted to see people differently. I needed to view them through a different lens, a kinder and more compassionate lens because this low vibey way of feeling was not doing it for me.

So I decided to start looking at people differently. I began to view every single human being that I came in contact with, with eyes that were more compassionate. With more curiosity and a desire to understand them and to love them.

The vibration that I was in was very draining and I knew I needed new lenses. So every day I woke up and started my day with an intention of seeing people through eyes of compassion through eyes of kindness, curiosity and understanding. I really wanted to develop a more Godlike view of others.

This has shifted so much for me and has made a huge difference in my life. Listen in to this quick episode to hear more:

Recapping the past year with some of my favorite interviews and takeaways:

5:53- Interview with Brittany Crane from Get Out There Girl (Episode 3)

8:45- Interview clip with Jaime Gordon from Unstuckologist ( Episode 14)

10:05- Interview clip with Christine Gummersall from Honey Built Home (Episode 25)

13:53- Interview clip with Gina Hamadey, author of I Want To Thank You (Episode 32)

16:30- Interview Clip with Kelli France, Confidence Queen (Episode 37)

18:30- Interview clip with Allie Casazza, author of Declutter Like a Mother (Episode 46)

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A Woman Of Wellness Podcast Episode 37

KARA SMITH IS A DEFENDER.

Kara grew up doing karate and learning self defense and for the past few years that message of self defense has been creeping back into her life. Watching her passion and purpose unfold has been so much fun for me and today’s conversation about being a DEFENDER is one you don’t want to miss.

In this episode:

*Self defense is more than just knowing how to defend your body. It includes all parts of you, including your mind.

*The parallels between defending our body and defending our minds.

*Your weapons of defense for your body are: Awareness and Voice
Your weapons of defense for your mind are: Awareness and Voice (the voice in your head and what you actually say out loud too).

*What are YOU defending? Your life is already reflecting what you care about.

*How to you become more aware and lean into life?

*You are learning and growing and every situation you are in is teaching you something.

*Parenting teenagers and creating tight family bonds. Coming at it as we are learning together instead of being the “authority” figure.

*The big secret to getting along with your teenagers: treating them like you really, really like them.

*The whole defender thing is choosing what you care about and then acting accordingly.

*If you have something brewing inside you, just take the step. The right people will come into your path to guide you and help make it happen.

When a friend called me out last week, I had to do some thinking about the story I was telling myself. Turns out that my thoughts were creating my reality (shocker) and the reality wasn't the one I wanted. Tune in today for a quickie episode about catching yourself in negative thought patterns and how to get out of them quick.

Today I am sharing 3 reasons why you should ditch your comfort zone. 1. Gain Confidence 2. Expand Your Experiences 3. Inspire Others and Make the World a Better Place.

At the beginning of June I issued the Ditch My Comfort Zone Challenge and it's been so fun to see SO MANY of you trying new things, putting yourself out there, and totally getting out of your comfort zone. While you might be feeling some of the benefits, one you might not have noticed is the bigger effect this has on the entire world! What the what??? Tune in today to see what I mean!

Helpful Links and other things mentioned in this episode:

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Sophie McLean has lived a full life. And I mean FULL. Her bio completely blew me away when I first read it and I couldn’t believe that one person had experienced so much. Sophie was born in Algeria, educated in Morocco and France, with a professional career in the USA and UK.

Sophie has led an eventful life. She has been a helicopter pilot, a teacher, a designer, a relief worker, a war refugee, a CEO, and served as aUnited Nations representative on The Commission on the Status of Women’s Hunger Project. She has been shot at, shipwrecked, and widowed. She has lived on a farm, a boat, a penthouse and an ashram.

Sophie’s mission is to contribute to the creation of a new culture for humankind; or the shift from Homo Sapiens to Homo Spiritus, and if you’re wondering what the heck that even means, tune into this episode for an amazing conversation about what it means to be human.

Todays episode is inspired by a conversation that I had with one of YOU in my DM’s over on Instagram. This happens quite a lot actually, where episodes are inspired by messages, or posts I see on social media, or in real life face to face conversations. So, a few weeks ago I opened up my DM’s to find this question:

”Can I ask a question and not sound brash? Because I legitimately respect you. Why the “fun mom” title all the time? Can’t we just be moms creating fun/good memories? What about the dads making it all possible?”

Well this got me thinking. I didn’t have a good answer for her right away, but I told her that I was grateful for the really insightful question and that I wanted to dive into it with myself and think about it more.

Listen in to hear what I found out when I started getting curious and asking myself some deeper questions.

My conversation today with Jaime Morgan, a Gottman certified Life/Marriage and Relationship coach, was such an amazing chat. We talked about what having an ‘easy love’ means and how you can work to create an environment in your relationship that allows for love, friendship, kindness, and compassion to flow freely through the ebbs and flows of life and love. I promise you’ll walk away from today with some really awesome takeaways to take your relationship to the next level.

In this episode:

Let’s define What is an EASY LOVE actually is:A love that flows and smooth. It has a good ebb and flow. Knowing that no relationship is perfect, but feeling like everything flows.*

*Marriage takes work, but it doesn’t have to be awful, hard, complicated work.

*Being aware of our OWN actions

*Getting the right tools and habits in place.

*Friendship needs to be the foundation of your relationship.

*We weren’t taught in school how to be married or how to show, and share emotion.

If you’ve never been taught something, how can you be expected to know how to do it.

*Personal responsibility and working on yourself is KEY to working on your marriage.

*The only thing we have control over is ourselves. Trying to change someone else’s behavior is futile.

4 Key elements to an EASY LOVE

Friendship
Communication
Personal Responsibility
Conflict Resolution

HELPFUL LINKS AND OTHER THINGS
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Follow Jaime on Instagram
More about marriage coaching and how to work with Jaime
The Gottman Institute
Listen to Episode 8- How to Have an Awesome Marriage

Where to find Rach- @dear.rach on Instagram

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Boy has this been a journey for me. Like 3 steps forward, 5 steps back, 2 steps forward...you get the point. But one day I found myself looking in the mirror and I really liked what I saw, and I LOVED how I felt. It took me by surprise- but I knew I wanted to hold on to that feeling. To LOVING myself. So I dove deep and started trying to nail down things I was doing that helped me feel that way: today I am sharing 4 of those things with you!

Just a quick thought for today about the idea of balance or “doing it all”. I had the thought to challenge the word balance and shift it to something else: the word that kept coming up for me was HARMONY.

My interview today with Kelli France is straight up FIRE! Kelli has a passion to help you Drop Kick Your Inner Mean Girl and Learn to Love the Heck Outta Yourself! And man, does she do an amazing job at it. Tune in to feel inspired, lit up, and get ready to just completely fall in love with yourself.

It's no secret that I am a lover of analogies and acronyms, so today I am sharing a new acronym with you. P.R.O.U.D. It stands for Positive Reflection On yoUR Day and it's how I think each and every one of us should end our days. Tune in to get the scoop on exactly what I mean by that, and how it can make a huge difference in YOUR life.

In today's short episode I'm sharing the ONE word you can use to totally and completely transform a limiting belief or negative thought. No need for a complete reframing, this one little word opens the doors of possibilities and puts you on the path of taking action.

Grocery Shopping Cheat Sheet:

Plan your dinners and order ingredients
Prioritize Proteins
Fill up on fruits and veggies
Heathy snacks and filler items
Don’t Ditch Dessert

Grab my Grocery Shop with Ease Guide here.

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I loved this interview with Leann. She is a beaming ray of sunshine and she just oozes positivity, despite being diagnosed with a lifelong illness at the age of 29.

Leann knows that perspective and positivity is a skill and she believes that ANYONE can learn it. She is full of fun and you’ll walk away with some really good insight after this interview. Listen here:

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In this episode:

Getting diagnosed with MS at the age of 29 with 4 small kids. But my disease had felt not too hard. In 2017 I hit a relapse and had to adjust again and learn new ways to manage my chronic illness.

Using my diagnosis as fuel for my purpose to help others. To use my story and my trial for good instead of letting it beat me.

Perspective is EVERYTHING.

Being positive is a skill. I look at it like music. I was not born a gifted musician. But I take lessons, and I have for many years. I can learn and be stretched and be pushed to get better and better and to enjoy the process along the way. I believe that positivity is the same way. You can learn, and practice, and fail and try again.

What helps to build a skill of positivity.
- affirmations
-bringing the joy. We can’t expect joy to just be waiting for us. We have to bring the joy. It’s within our power to make our days more joyful.
- find the frosting.
-Practicing gratitude

There is light and hope and you can make a choice to shift your perspective.

REST IS BEST!

Having a supportive team around you.

Gina Hamadey spent one year writing 365 Thank You Notes. Today I got to discuss what it was like, how it worked, and what some of the many benefits were. Some she expected, but some were very surprising. I loved this conversation, and I can't wait to get started on my OWN thank you note project.

I Want to Thank You: How a Year of Gratitude Can Bring Joy and Meaning in a Disconnected World

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Anxiety is no fun. Today I am sharing one of my tried and true ways that I combat it and get out of my head. This is a quick one, but super helpful!

It goes by way too fast
Everyone has an opinion
Moms need to feel SEEN.
Self care isn’t selfish
Basic care isn’t self care
GRACE!
Everything is new and changing all the time
SEXY is a state of mind
MINDSET!
You have an identity OUTSIDE of motherhood.

Todays topic is ….drumroll….FOMO and ENVY. Wow. Kind of a heavy and fully loaded topic, don’t ya think. But these are feeling and emotions that we all encounter and deal with on occasion and if you’re like, Me? Never! I’m just gonna go ahead and and say LIAR!

So sometimes we work through these feelings in healthy ways and sometimes in… not so healthy ways. Today I want to talk about these emotions and how we can take personal responsibility for them, and for our thoughts surrounding these sometimes not so fun emotions.

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You know that phrase that your parents would tell you growing up, that no one can MAKE you feel anything….it’s your choice. Yup. Turns out that your parents were right, and it totally is. And part of being a grown up is understanding when you are making the choice to feel something and what you wanna do about it.

A few weeks I found myself dealing with some FOMO. Fear of Missing Out. Super fun times. Thanks to social media, FOMO is a lot easier to come by. You can be scrolling your feed and stumble upon a party or event or whatever that it seems that everyone was invited to. Except you. This is what happened to me. But the funny thing about this particular time was that I actually WAS invited to the thing, I had some things come up that prevented me from being able to attend. Even still, as posts and pictures and stories began to pop up on my feed I began to feel these feelings of feeling left out start to rise up. Instead of burying them or trying to cope by eating my feelings or in some other un-healthy way, I decided to get curious. If there is one thing that I’ve learned this past year, it’s the power of curiosity, of asking questions, and diving deeper.

Okay, actually let me back up a bit before I get to the part about me being really present and aware and in a mentally healthy state. Because I’m human and a work in progress, I wanna share how this really went down. And what I think a lot of us do.

I started to self sabotage. And what I mean by that is that I deliberately went searching for more of the thing that was making me feel bad. Messed up. Yes I know. Instead of just continuing to scroll, or heaven forbid put my phone away and get up and do something else…. I began to investigate.

Oh, who’s tagged in this photo- let’s see what her stories are like……Oh shoot, I didn’t know she would be there. Dang I’m so bummed I missed that. Oh my heck, look how fun that all looks….. more clicks, more clicks, more clicks. Until I basically was at the thing because I was so engrossed with seeking it out, and making myself feel awful for not being there.

I’m fairly certain we all do some form of this to ourselves. We follow people online or deliberately seek out accounts that make us feel less than. Or we search home decor accounts and scroll forever gathering “inspo” only to then feel like crap about our own houses. Again the same thing with fitness accounts, or makeup gurus or cooking, or……..you name it. We SEEK it out intentionally and then wonder why we feel like crap.

So this is where I was. Spiraling. Luckily I did catch myself before it got too out of control. I had to be like, “WHOA girlfriend. What the hell are you doing?” I like to refer to this process as the “check yourself before you wreck yourself” method. It’s where you have to intervene before you really do some damage, you get into a healthier head space and started asking yourself some questions about the emotions you’re feeling.

Here’s some questions you can ask yourself if you ever find yourself in a
FOMO spiral.

What am I feeling? Put a name to the feeling is it sadness? Anger? Resentment? Jealousy?I am feelings sad, left out, regretful, lonely…..
Why am I feeling this? Then dive a little deeper. If it’s sadness….why? What about this is making me feel sad?
Because I miss being out with friends. This looks so fun and I need to feel that energy I get when I interact with other people.
Am I feeling envious of the THING or what it represents?
Can I do anything to make this happen for me?
Sure. I can figure out a way to get together with friends. I am just as capable of organizing a night out as this person was. I can be the one to invite others.

After you’ve got these questions answered you’ll be in a better headspace to be able to feel and understand your feelings. And I think that’s one of the most important parts. To FEEL your feelings and to not shame yourself for feeling them. Sure, people say that jealousy is this toxic trait or that it’s ugly or unattractive or whatever. The LAST thing you need to be feeling on top of the FOMO or envy is GUILT for being a human and having feelings.

So sister, feel those feelings. But ask those questions so you can understand them too.

The next step is taking responsibility. And this is where I had to practice some real self restraint. I knew I could keep searching it out. I could continue to look up a hashtag or follow tagged accounts- but why? What good was that doing. I had to own up and take responsibility for my actions. Sure the first post could have been something that just popped up on my feed, but what I do after that…..that’s on me.

What can you do to take personal responsibility around your FOMO and your envious emotions?

GET OFF SOCIAL MEDIA! This might seem like a no- brainer. But sometimes harder said than done. Go plug in your phone, leave it in another room and go find something else to do.
Edit Your Social Media. When you come back on your social media take notice of the accounts/people that you follow.If you find that there are certain ones that are constantly triggering FOMO for you- take a hard look at why you are following them and maybe take a break for a minute and see how you feel. Unfollow, put accounts on mute….whatever you need to do. I know that it might seem RUDE to unfollow a friend. But here’s the thing about when you are feeling envy whenever a certain account pops up.
Soon that envy will turn into resentment, or annoyance. You begin to resent that person. Or you start to resent your self for feeling envious and resentful of a friend. You start feeling crappy about yourself and you enter into a another spiral of self shame and that’s no fun for anyone.
GET MOVING. Get up and go for a walk, change your scenery, get outside, turn on some music and dance your little heart out. It’s amazing what moving can do for your mood.
Do something nice for someone else.
Get Grateful. I put this one last on purpose. Sometimes when you are in the depths of throwing yourself a pity party the last thing you need to hear is what you have to be grateful for. Sometimes this is known as “toxic positivity”. Where you toss aside your “negative” feelings and try to override them with positivity. I say get grateful when you are in the right headspace to do it. Do it often. As it becomes a bigger practice in your life, naturally you’ll feel FOMO less and less.

Okay so, that was fun. Here’s your homework. I’ve never really given homework on this podcast before, but what the heck. This week if you haven’t already begin to establish a gratitude practice. If you need help with getting started you can listen to episode 12- How To Be More Grateful Everyday. You can also download my free guide to getting grateful by going to www.jessielarson.com/podcast/grateful and it’s linked there or by sending me a DM on instagram and I can send it right over to you.

Also take time to notice your emotions as you are scrolling on your social media or even in your daily interactions with people. How are you feeling? Do you need to edit things? Go ahead and make any edits that you need to in order to curate a more positive experience for yourself. You can also check out Episode 4 How To Be More Intentional On Instagram where I go into more detail about making social media a positive experience.

And last but not least, get curious about yourself and kick shame to the curb. Feel all the feelings and dive deep to understand them.

Helpful Links and Other Things
Mentioned in this Episode:

Guide To Getting Grateful Episode 12: How To Be More Grateful Episode 4: How To Be More Intentional on InstagramJoin the Positively You Community on FacebookLet’s be Friends on the ‘gram!

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Things we talk about in this episode:

Natalie’s Background
Flexible Dieting
Strength Training for Women
The Mental Benefits of Strength Training
Confidence and Self Talk
Getting started in the gym
Creating task specific goals
What to do to grow your glutes
Changing your mindset around nutrition
Measuring your progress
Should you ditch the scale

How to find Natalie:

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Our relationship with food can be a bit rocky to say the least, but it doesn't have to be. Today I am sharing 5 tips to help you have a more positive relationship with food.

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Today I am thrilled to bring you this amazing interview with my guests, a mother and daughter duo: Carey Conley and Laurel Wilson.

After losing two members of their family to suicide just three years apart – Carey's husband (Laurel's father) and Carey's son (Laurel's brother) – these two strong women chose not to just survive, but to thrive in the face of such adversity. Their mission is to help people of all ages identify their God-given purpose through Vision.

Carey and Laurel offer hope to others by helping them uncover their silver-lining perspective. When they're not at home in Oklahoma City or Scottsdale, you can find them on stages worldwide, teaching everyone – young and young at heart – that it's never too late to write down your vision and start living out your true purpose.

In this episode:

What is Your background and why is vision what you teach?

Carey: In my early motherhood I sat down with a mentor and I got clear about the details of my life. What I wanted it to look like. Where we lived, my relationship with my husband and with my kids. I thought about the career I wanted to have. I wrote a lot of different ideas. But I had a thought to teach vision and goal-setting. So I created a vision for myself and went to work creating my life around that. 8 years ago I started teaching Vision to other people.

Laurel: I grew up listening to my mom teach and talk about vision. It was one of those things where you didn’t want to admit. that your parents were right about something. So it took me a little longer to realize the importance of having a vision for your life.

I was 20 and in college when I lost my dad and went through my first big adversity. And it taught me how important it was for me to have a vision to help me to have perspective and stay hopeful and encouraged about the future.

Why Vision is Important- even (especially) after a year like 2020With the crazy year we had in 2020, a lot of people are a little hesitant to start this year with goals, resolutions, or vision boards.

“The vision becomes the piece that gives you hope”- Laurel Wilson

Goals vs. Vision

Think 3 years out. How old will you be. Will your kids be, what stage of life are you in. Imagine fully three years out- and then you can reverse engineer.

How do you create vision when you have no idea where to start.
When you’re in the “young mom/survival mode” season of life:

Laurel- I go back to thinking 3 years ahead and what I want to create that involved my kids. What I want to model, and how I can get my kids involved in the vision as well.

Carey: I could do a whole weekend for moms on this! The very first thing I would say is learn to time block. Have dedicated time that is “mom time” other time that is “business time” or “fitness time”.

Understanding that you CAN have structure in your home. Even if you don’t think you can. Knowing that you can carve out the time you need to go after your goals and dreams.

The third thing is GIVE UP THE GUILT! The guilt is useless!This is why having a vision is so important because it anchors you and helps you navigate through that guilt and understand the WHY behind the things you are doing.

Involving your kids in your vision:

Getting your kids involved in your goals and vision really helps to combat the mom guilt. Because they can help build the vision alongside you. You are modeling good things for your kids and starting them early on creating their own vision and goals. It can be incredibly bonding for families.

A vision is the anchor for all of the storms in your life.

How often should you reevaluate your vision?

Carey: I look at my vision every year on my birthday. But a lot of it doesn’t change. I look at my core values, and design my life around those values and what is important. It is good to refresh it, rewrite it, and add new details when you need to.

Laurel: The core piece of my vision has stayed the same, but over time the details have shifting and changed.

Should you write down your vision? Should it be easily accessible?

Carey: One of the things I love about having a clear vision is that it helps you make faster decisions. You either see somethings that lines up or it doesn’t.

Writing down your vision is non-negotiable. It’s the magic.

Most people keep their visions in their heads as a “someday”: Someday doesn’t happen. Someday means nothing to me. You’ve got to WRITE IT DOWN and then you’ve got to go one step further and put a date on it. It can’t stay up in your head. There’s too much other stuff going on up there. It’s gotta come out on paper.

Is there a lot of pushback when you tell people to put dates on goals?

Carey: YES! It’s scary to lay it out. People get emotional. You touch that place of “can I really do this, and what do I have to break out of to make this happen. Who do I need to become.”

Laurel: this younger generation is really tapping into more vulnerability and really wanting to create their dreams.

A really big vision helps you make the breakthroughs that have been keeping you locked up.

Carey: The HOW shows up later. You can’t wait for the blueprint or the details. You sometimes have to step forward with faith and things will start moving for you.

What are the things I need to start right now to get clear on my vision:

Laurel: Have a good perspective. Get into a clear headspace, especially after this year. Write out a WHAT IS list instead of a WHAT IF list. You need to let go of the what if’s and lean into what is and move forward from there. You have to let go in order to move on. Get to place to be able to write your vision from a hopeful point of view vs a negative view.
We’ve learned that we don’t have control over a lot of things. But if you need something to control: have it be your perspective.

Wow. These two have for sure lit a fire under me to get my vision out of my head, written down, and to put actual DATES on my goals. I’m guessing you are feeling the same.

Helpful Links and other awesome things
you should know about:

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Keep Looking Up: Transforming Grief into Hope After Tragedy

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Impact and positive influence in the world can be created just by doing the small things, and making little shifts in the way that you do things. In today's episode I'm sharing how saying THANK YOU differently can totally elevate your life.

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WHY.What is the feeling or emotions? What is driving you deep down to want to make this change?

HOW are you going to accomplish it? What plans do you need to make, what steps are necessary?

WHO are you accountable to? Make your goals and habits known to other people.

WHEN. What is your deadline? When will you work on this new habit or goal?

LINKS AND OTHER HELPFUL THINGS:

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Today I am sharing 5 ways you can end the year on a good note and move into 2021 with peace.

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With Christmas being next week, I wanted to record an episode all about holiday traditions and how we celebrate with our families. Traditions are obviously a huge part of Christmas but sometimes they can be a point of stress and a feeling of obligation more than having that feeling of excitement. I have three areas I wanted to kind of break up today’s topic into:

Evaluating Current Traditions
Letting Go of Traditions
Creating New Traditions

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Holiday Affirmations

Guided Holiday Meditation

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Holiday Affirmations

Guided Holiday Meditation

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The Nine Types:
Type 1: The Perfectionist or Reformer.
Type 2: The Helper.
Type 3: The Achiever or Performer.
Type 4: The Individualist or Romantic.
Type 5: The Investigator:
Type 6: The Loyalist.
Type 7: The Enthusiast.
Type 8: The Challenger.
Type 9: The Peacemaker.

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The science doesn’t lie….Gratitude is freaking awesome! Use the 3 methods in this episode to increase your gratefulness and watch the world around you change.

Things mentioned in this episode:

UC DAVIS Gratitude Study

The Thank You Project - book on AMAZON

The Thank You Project- more info!

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Come say HELLO on Instagram!

The Thank-You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time

Your period really doesn’t have to be a curse. Your period really is like an extra super power or sometimes referred to as a fifth vital sign or a way for your body to communicate with you. So what is your period telling you? What do your period symptoms mean?

We are diving DEEP into this and more in today’s episode.

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I’m starting where I left off last week and sharing the other half of my daily habits that help me create the best life for me. These are easy to do, and might even seem too simple- but I promise you- it’s the little daily things that make all the difference.

Things mentioned in this episode and links you need:

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My best friend and husband, Conor joins me today to talk about Marriage and some of the things we do to make ours awesome. We aren't claiming to be marriage experts- but we have learned a thing or to and wanted to share what works well for us.

Today I am sharing all about the power of affirmations. How and why I use them, how I use them with my kids, and the NUMBER ONE affirmation that EVERYONE should be using.

Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t have to give up all the foods you love and you don’t have to workout until you puke. Just start small, do something everyday and make it part of your life. Mindy shares awesome insight and real life experience of how she went from the chubby kid to a super fit mom of 3 without giving up family dinners and chocolate chip cookies.

I know that the whole positive vibes movement can be super triggering to some, and for good reason! You start to feel like crap and get into a shame cycle when you can’t just snap out of it and be happy. You shouldn’t feel shame for feeling your emotions- but you don’t have to feel limited or trapped by them either. Let’s get into it!

How often have you gone through and taken inventory of who you’re following on Instagram? Do you stop and notice how you’re feeling as you scroll? Does IG leave you feeling FOMO and drained? Does it bring out the worst in you with envy, comparison, or even disgust? Girl, check yourself before you wreck yourself. Let’s go over a few simple things you can do to make sure the IG is working for you!

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Brittany is on a mission to help women thrive at life by connecting with nature through high-adventure retreats, connecting with themselves through self compassion, and connecting with other women through vulnerability. In this episode we talk about the lies we tell ourselves as mothers and how to get out of the mommy martyr trap. Brittany gives 5 amazing tips to help you reframe that you can implement RIGHT NOW.

You don’t need the latest fitness program or the next up and coming trend to hit your health goals- you actually need to adjust the way you THINK and get real about the stories and beliefs you have surrounding your fitness goals. We’re diving deep into your WHY and after this episode you’ll walk away with a game plan and a huge mindset shift to help you get to work crushing those goals.

Look, we all know that having a morning routine can be a complete game changer, but sometimes we add too much too quick and set ourselves up for failure. NOT THIS TIME!

Today we are diving into the importance of morning routines, and how to get rid of the fluff, start small, and give you a quick win to start your day.

This episode is a quick intro into The Positively You Podcast and what it's all about. You'll get to know me a little bit and learn how we're gonna work together to think better and live better.

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