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Agile Bettys
You're busy, but you want more out of life. More ideas, more clarity, more adventure, and more fun. That's what the Agile lifestyle is all about. Don't stay stuck in mediocrity a moment longer. Join the Agile Bettys for learning and laughs, as they explore the Agile lifestyle. Hear their stories of growth and adventure. The good, the bad, and the ugly. They don't take themselves too seriously, but they are serious about living an Agile life awesomeness.
Living a positive #agilelife helps you sense and adapt to any kind of change. Join Ray and Francie as they discuss how living an #agilelife keeps them positive and focused on the most important things, even when there is a swirl of noise and challenges around them.
Ever wake up and wonder oh my goodness how did it ever get this bad? Instead of feeling bad about your situation, why not be curious about it? Rae and Francie talk about how to flip these situations into a chance to grow and learn. It’s what the agile life is all about.
Ever wake up and wonder oh my goodness how did it ever get this bad? Instead of feeling bad about your situation, why not be curious about it? Rae and Francie talk about how to flip these situations into a chance to grow and learn. It’s what the agile life is all about.
Rae and Francie interview Melanie Sakowski, a certified Holistic Nutritionist, yoga instructor, and kinesiologist with a sound knowledge of Eastern Medicine. She believes in a holistic and interdisciplinary approach that incorporates mind, body and soul. A perfect match for the agile life mindset. Find more on Melanie at @orendawellness.
Small steps add up to big things, but you need to practice being consistent to make it happen. Rae and Francie talk about practicing consistency (and pack burro racing!) because it takes time and learning to get it right. The #agilelife at its best!
Take a look back in order to go forward. That’s right; the most successful people and teams practice retrospectives regularly. Francie and Rae share their approach for reflection, and how to build on it for success in the future.
Many things seem important, but the truth is there only a few things that really matter. Rae and a Francie talk holiday preparations, including the making of the (gulp) family holiday calendar. So grab a cup of hot cocoa or a glass of wine, sit back and reflect with the Agile Bettys on your top holiday priorities.
You’ve always wanted to....You wish you could stop....Rae and Francie talk about the inner voice we all have, and how to use an agile mindset to listen to it, and maybe act on it. From pack burro racing to lost love, to vision boards, you can make it happen!
Whether it’s a 5k run or an Ironman, estimating how much, how far, how long can be difficult to get right. Rae nearly hit a deer while cycling, and Francie had some GI issues in her Ironman that required skilled timing, but there is a difference between between accuracy and precision. We estimate the show to be about 49 minutes...
We humans love to find good reasons to do or not do something. Rationalizing is a fancy word but there can be too much of a good thing. Rae and Francie discuss how living an agile life includes owning your decisions, and some good reflection, too.
Your ordered chocolate but got vanilla. Yep, mix-ups happen... even your favorite retailer or restaurant can get it wrong once in a while. Rae and Francie talk about how to learn, adjust, and move on. Yes! Agile can help you to be a smarter consumer.
How do you have an agile Thanksgiving? With all the get-togethers, blending of family traditions and finding shortcuts in the kitchen, it can be overwhelming. Francie and Rae share some ideas and funny stories of Thanksgivings gone by.
Cold, dark autumn and enter upon you? We know, it can be really tough. Take heart! Living an agile life means you can try new things to push past the darkness and find your happy path to vernal equinox!
This year is racing to an end, but there is still time to focus and get a few things done. What will make 2018 a great year? Rae and Francie offer their encouragement and ideas on how to focus on what is important and get it done!
Pumpkins, Christmas trees, strawberries...they are just a little better when you pick your own. Rae and Francie share the benefits of getting out to a local farm, or even that secret mushroom hunting spot. It’s your agile looking fall, get exploring!
Endurance athletes and sport parents can go forever to get things done. That is, until a silly, household injury takes you out! These injuries are expensive and time consuming, and usually preventable. Rae and Francie talk silly injuries and how they used an #agilelife mindset to adjust and move on.
Learn and adjust, even in the middle of your endurance event, because your success depends on it. Join us as Francie shares her race report from Ironman Wisconsin with Rae. The victories and the low points, all opportunities to live —and race— an agile life.
Adjust as You Race Learn and adjust, even in the middle of your endurance event, because your success depends on it. Join us as Francie shares her race report from Ironman Wisconsin with Rae. The victories and the low points, all opportunities to live —and race— an agile life.
Encouraging your child to try new things is great...until they lug home a tuba. Relax, it is all good. This is the exploration and discovery mindset you wanted to grow in your child. The Agile Bettys talk about how to live the Agile Life, so you can learn and adjust as you go.
We all want to change and grow, but the transformation that leads to change can be hard. Along the way, you may forget to take care of yourself or get overwhelmed. Join Francie and Rae as they talk about transformations and ways they recharge.
Salads - love them or hate them? Francie and Rae get a bit distracted by vodka fruit salad recipes and share how they incorporate salads into every day. Even experimenting to find a combination the kids will enjoy!
Living the agile life and planning a birthday party? Have a plan, because you don’t want to end up with the guest of honor in tears. Join Francie and Rae for their stories of parties that went well and those that didn’t.
They came from different directions, but they had the same goal: meetup in Las Vegas. Francie and Rae talk about Rae’s family road trip west, complete with secret waterfalls and crazy dust storms.
Mommies gone wild? No, Mommy’s gone to Hawaii. Join Francie and Rae as Francie regales her agile life adventures on the big Island of Hawaii for the half Ironman Honu 70.3.
Groceries at your doorstep? Buy a bike on Ebay? Heck yeah! Ray and Francie talk about the good and the bad of online shopping, and how it can enhance your agile life.
You've heard our episode on keeping calm with kids sports and activities, and now we tackle the weekend long tournaments. Have you found yourself hoping for loss so that you can just go home? Take heart there is a way through the weekend and you don't have to pray for a loss. Join Francie and Rae as they talk living the agile life while cheering on your team.
If you’re staring at a long list of unfinished tasks, take heart! The agile life isn’t about perfection, but it is about getting to done. There is a way through it all. Rae and Francie share their ideas to stop starting and start finishing.
“Mom! There are apple peels in the toilet!” Rae and Francie talk appliance woes, and how to still live the agile life to learn and adjust. Yes! There is always room for growth, even when when you’re shopping for your fourth clothes dryer in four years.
Return guest Christina Bauer talks with Rae and Francie about traveling with an #agilelife mindset, and entertaining, Harry Potter style. When you travel expecting to learn and explore, your expectations are more about a great experience than perfection. Entertaining doesn’t feel like work at all, when it’s steeped in you passions. In Christina’s case, that’s all things Harry Potter. We talk about her wildly successful theme parties, including a rousing game of Quidditch. Learn more about Christina by listening to our first show with her, episode 133.
Return guest Christina Bauer talks with Rae and Francie about traveling with an #agilelife mindset. When you travel expecting to learn and explore, your expectations are more about a great experience than perfection. Learn about Christina by listening to our first show with her, episode 133.
Starting a new business is a wild, roller coaster ride of emotions and accomplishments. With a learn-and-adjust mindset, and continually being curious about your goals, you can handle any challenge that comes your way. Coach Heather Casey shares her experience with her start up, Peak State Fit, a blossoming fitfam business in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Whether it’s chock-full of your workout gear, or overflowing with family toys, you can make the best of your closets! Rae and Francie share how Success just takes a little attention and motivation. And, if you must sleep in one, make sure you are head first.
Pull up a mat as Rae and Francie talk about Francie’s experiment with yoga teacher training. Making yourself vulnerable is uncomfortable and incredible, yet this is usually where we grow and learn. Adventure awaits!
School projects give your kids, and sometimes parents, lessons in living an agile life. When a due date is looming, and you still need to buy supplies, parents often get emotionally wrapped up in their child’s work. Join Rae & Francie as they discuss the good, the bad, and the learning.
Ah, gardening, a chance to see your vision come to fruition. Rae and Francie catch up with returning guest and master gardener, Bill Collins to talk seeds, garden experiments and pomegranate trees.
She’s back on the show! Sue Patterson, The Paleo Pal, talks with Rae and Francie about how she used a series of experiments to lose 77 pounds, get out of chronic pain, and start a primal health coaching business.
OK, so you had a bad day...or a bad week,or even a bad month, or year. Now what? Rae and Francie talk about experiments, positivity and small ways to pull out of big negativity. You got this.
When 12 strangers unite for the Miami to Key West RAGNAR relay, a wolf pack forms and a legit documentary is made. Join Francie and Rae as they talk with From Fat to Finish Line film producer Angela Lee and team leader Rik Akey.
It's a healthy, organic, hipster-thing and super good for you: listening to the Agile Bettys...and drinking kombucha. Special guest Brent and Melissa Pickens talk all things kombucha, including making their own.
What is an agile life? A way to continually learn, adapt and adjust, so that you can tackle any opportunity or challenge in front of you. Francie and Rae encourage that your agile life is yours to own and grow!
Join Rae and Francie as they talk with Lyle Maryniak, who works with visually impaired people who want to learn archery. Yes, that’s right, teaching people who can barely see to use a bow and arrow to hit a target. Not having done this before, Lyle had to first become a student before he could teach and help others. Then, he had to learn and continually adapt his style to help his students. A can’t-miss episode! You can reach Lyle at lmaryniak@att.net for more information!
The Winter Olympics are so rad! Join Francie and Rae as they share winter Olympic dreams and motivation, and how they transform it into self improvement. That's the agile life.
For starters, she's a salsa dancer, vegan food blogger, runner, and craft beer maker, living a flavorful agile life. Yes! The Agile Bettys were able to meet up with the very talented Christina Bauer. Join Rae and Francie as they explore Christina's way to eat, drink and be healthy. Find Christina's blog at https://xtinaluvspink.wordpress.com/about/
Join Rae and Francie as they talk with Rik Akey. He’s living an agile life as a running coach, writer, and motivational speaker. He is Runner #6 in the documentary film From Fat to Finish Line and is the organization’s head coach. Prior to finding running in 2009, Rik was a 275-pound couch potato. Now, Rik has set two-lifetime goals. He is working to run a marathon in every state. A can’t-miss episode!
It's time to stop starting and start finishing. That mindset, along with using a Kanban board, is a proven way to get the right things done, in the right priority. Rae and Francie discuss what a Kanban board is, and how to use one.
When your best laid plans are rally messed up, what do you do? Living an agile life means you learn, adjust and move on. Join a snowed-in Rae and Francie as they dig out of disappointment and get back to positivity.
What do you mean, you at the whole box of Pop Tarts?! Bad food choices will alway be bad, but in moderation, you can still have potato chips once in a while. Join Francie and Rae as they discuss how living an agile life with food means being kind to your body, and your wallet.
It's frigid and dark outside, but that doesn't mean you have to stop riding. Maybe it's time to take your cycling game inside. There are a lot of choices out there, so Rae and Francie talk about some of them, and how to apply the agile lifestyle to having the best possible indoor ride.
Stop! Listen to our show, before you make another New Year Resolution. Rae and Francie share the Agile Life approach to give yourself some focus for the year. We are Hundo P sure you will love it.
During the holidays, the long winter or anytime, you don't need luck to find joy in the small things. Join Francie and Rae as they discuss deciding to be positive and finding those moments that were positive in every day.
An agile life has courage, even when failure is possible. Join Francie and Rae, along with friend and special guest Angela, as the talk about courage in the kitchen. And some cookies get baked too. You got this!
When the pressures of the holidays or the end of the year get you feeling down, you need the Agile Bettys! Maybe you didn’t accomplish everything on your Personal Kanban, but that’s no reason to stay down. Living an agile life is as much about going after your goals as it is about bouncing back after things go wrong. Rae and Francie invite you listen, and begin looking for the abundance the surrounds you right now. Breathe.
Scrambled, hard boiled or sunny side up, we gotta have our eggs. It’s no yolk, Rae and Francie love the protein boost. They are all they are cracked up to be. We are laying it on thick, but don’t be chicken with living an agile life and trying something new.
Special guest Ken Pugh of Ken Pugh, Inc., author and agile thought leader, shares his adventures of living an agile life with Rae and Francie. From the slopes of Kilimanjaro to the sands of the Marshall Islands, Ken models agile living through continuous learning and trying new things. Enjoy this podcast and start planning your next adventure.
So you're traveling to Denver with the family and one of the kids forgot their shoes (true story!)? Is it the end of the world or a minor inconvenience that is an opportunity to teach your child not to panic and make an adjustment? Join Francie and Rae as they discuss travel planning and adjusting the plan when the unexpected happens.
Dreaming of your next cup of joe? We've got a show for you! Live from Kona Joe's coffee farm on the Big Island of Hawaii...the Agile Bettys talk all things coffee with sales director Judi Boulter.
A courageous agile life means stepping past your fear, and all the excuses it creates, to go after what you want. Easy to say, and hard to do, so Rae and Francie use a compelling excerpt from the novel The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls as motivation. If little girls can be encouraged by their father to grab a crowbar and search for monsters in her house, you can do the same. So pull out a (virtual) crowbar, and get ready to take a whack at whatever is holding you back right now.
Join Francie and Rae for this encouraging and heartfelt story that inspires you to never stop learning.
Soap, so simple and yet, so complicated. From the bars of soap no one remembers to the overloaded teen's show of scents, we love it! Don't get baffled by the bubbles; join the Agile Bettys for a clean discussion instead!
Hungry for your next racing challenge? The usual endurance events just not cutting it? Look no further, because its time for races gone wild! Join the Agile Bettys as they explore exotic race adventures.
When life gives the Agile Bettys lemons, they add them to hot water! Join Francie and Rae as they discuss their obsession with lemons and ways to drink more water.
Special guest Kim Ashworth, of Ashworth Awards, joins Francie and Rae to talk Ironman Maryland, learning from every race and not worrying about what you can't control.