In this episode, I chat with a friend of mine, Jenna for a heart-to-heart mom chat about the delicate art of balancing it all. From carving out self-care time and managing school schedules to planning healthy meals and reconnecting with personal goals, we share practical tips and encouragement for moms navigating the busy back-to-school season. We'll share insights on creating routines that work, supporting your kids' education at home, and most importantly, finding joy in the journey!

In this episode, I chat with a friend of mine, Jenna for a heart-to-heart mom chat about the delicate art of balancing it all. From carving out self-care time and managing school schedules to planning healthy meals and reconnecting with personal goals, we share practical tips and encouragement for moms navigating the busy back-to-school season. We'll share insights on creating routines that work, supporting your kids' education at home, and most importantly, finding joy in the journey!

Mom’s Time to Thrive: Balancing Life, Family, and Personal Goals

My friend Carla Gasser joins me to talk about finding your best colors, building clothing capsules and inside out beauty. 

Carla is an author, speaker, and a certified color analysis and style consultant. We chat about dressing confidently in our best colors, discovering our style, how to declutter our closets to save time and money, and loving the body God gave us! 

You can find more about Carla here! 

My friend Carla Gasser joins me to talk about finding your best colors, building clothing capsules and inside out beauty. 
Carla is an author, speaker, and a certified color analysis and style consultant. We chat about dressing confidently in our best colors, discovering our style, how to declutter our closets to save time and money, and loving the body God gave us! 
You can find more about Carla <a href="https://carlagasser.com/inside-out-beauty/">here</a>!

Finding Your Best Colors + Clothing Capsules + Inside Out Beauty

Hey! I'm back this week with another solo episode.... talking about favorite streaming shows a little, plus some great stuff I found online this past week that I think you'll love! 
#1 Skill You Should Know from a Brain Surgeon (@Lewishowes)
Green Flags vs. Red Flags (Ann Wilson's New Song Red Flag, plus a what's a green Flag from Instagram post from @simon.nicolaas
Also, sharing some new music you have to know about to make your day! 

Hey! I'm back this week with another solo episode.... talking about favorite streaming shows a little, plus some great stuff I found online this past week that I think you'll love! 
<ul>
<li>#1 Skill You Should Know from a Brain Surgeon (@Lewishowes)</li>
<li>Green Flags vs. Red Flags (Ann Wilson's New Song Red Flag, plus a what's a green Flag from Instagram post from @simon.nicolaas</li>
<li>Also, sharing some new music you have to know about to make your day! </li>
</ul>

Most Streamed Shows + #1 Skill You Should Know + Green Flags + New Favorite Songs

 Hey! I'm back with another solo episode... Wanting to update you with a couple things going on in my life. So in this episode I'm sharing some positive thoughts I have on brain retraining and how it's helping me, some thoughts on our relationships with food, challenging yourself to have different perspectives in life (for the positive), and some fun little talk about a blast from the past and birthday parties. 

Hey! I'm back with another solo episode... Wanting to update you with a couple things going on in my life. So in this episode I'm sharing some positive thoughts I have on brain retraining and how it's helping me, some thoughts on our relationships with food, challenging yourself to have different perspectives in life (for the positive), and some fun little talk about a blast from the past and birthday parties.

Brain Retraining, Relationships w/ Food, Perspectives, Birthday Parties

In this episode I'm highlighting the positive. I'm sharing different ways to reframe your thoughts and have a better day! I'm sharing one of my favorite "I GET TO" quotes and how it's helped me, plus different ways to bring negative phrases into positive ones, a question to ask to help avoid arguments, and 3 questions to ask yourself to avoid buyers remorse. 

Resources: 

Reframing Words Video (Simon Sinek)

How to Avoid Regretting a Purchase

In this episode I'm highlighting the positive. I'm sharing different ways to reframe your thoughts and have a better day! I'm sharing one of my favorite "I GET TO" quotes and how it's helped me, plus different ways to bring negative phrases into positive ones, a question to ask to help avoid arguments, and 3 questions to ask yourself to avoid buyers remorse. 
Resources: 
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cmcmk4UPXcy/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==%20(https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cmcmk4UPXcy/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==)">Reframing Words Video (</a><a href="https://simonsinek.com/" data-ved="2ahUKEwjA3o-NyJX_AhWGkYkEHYgdCzsQFnoECD8QAQ">Simon Sinek</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cmcmk4UPXcy/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==%20(https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cmcmk4UPXcy/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==)"></a>)
<a href="https://lifehacker.com/ask-yourself-these-three-questions-to-avoid-regretting-1850445379">How to Avoid Regretting a Purchase</a>

I Get To Attitude + From Negative to Positive + Avoiding Arguments + Avoiding Buyers Remorse

In this episode, with my friend Colleen Ryan we dive into the excitement and benefits of meeting new people. From the thrill of making a new friend to the potential for learning and growth, we explore the many ways that connecting with others can bring joy to our lives. We also talk about the fun and fast-paced game of pickleball and how it can be a great way to meet new people and stay active!! And to round out the episode, we discuss the power of generosity and share tips and ideas for ways to be generous in our daily lives.

Colleen shares her story of giving her kidney to a stranger and others ways to be generous every day. Whether you're looking to expand your social circle, try a new sport, or make a positive impact in the world, this episode is sure to inspire and uplift.

Here's a few things we referenced... 

The Generosity Habit by Matthew Kelly 

The 5 stages of pickleball from The Holderness Family 

In this episode, with my friend Colleen Ryan we dive into the excitement and benefits of meeting new people. From the thrill of making a new friend to the potential for learning and growth, we explore the many ways that connecting with others can bring joy to our lives. We also talk about the fun and fast-paced game of pickleball and how it can be a great way to meet new people and stay active!! And to round out the episode, we discuss the power of generosity and share tips and ideas for ways to be generous in our daily lives.
Colleen shares her story of giving her kidney to a stranger and others ways to be generous every day. Whether you're looking to expand your social circle, try a new sport, or make a positive impact in the world, this episode is sure to inspire and uplift.
Here's a few things we referenced... 
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Generosity-Habit-Giving-Change-Transform/dp/B0B6GPB654/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BA6H9ZS1YLR9&amp;keywords=generosity+habit&amp;qid=1675037777&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=generosity+habi%2Cstripbooks%2C82&amp;sr=1-1">The Generosity Habit</a> by Matthew Kelly 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYX5l6js01U">The 5 stages of pickleball</a> from The Holderness Family

Joy of Meeting New People  + Pickleball  + Generosity and Gratitude

Ladies, this episode is just for you. We're starting off the year talking about beauty, botox and body image. We'll press into girl talk about things like simpler beauty routines, expired make up, clean beauty choices, alternatives to botox, lowering our "perfect" beauty standards and understanding decisions we make for beauty/body image and how they can affect our future. 

Jenna from justaskjennaleigh.com is here to answer all your beauty questions! 

Some highlights we'll discuss... 
Top 5 clean skin care essentials
2. What supplements are good for beauty? 
3. Top 5 products for hair routine? 
4. How do I go longer between hair washings? 
5. Why am I breaking out in my 40's
6. Alternatives to Botox
7. Simpler daily routine and lower “perfect” beauty standards, plus talking about not being so hard on ourselves in a time where social media can leave us comparing unrealistic measures. 

Ladies, this episode is just for you. We're starting off the year talking about beauty, botox and body image. We'll press into girl talk about things like simpler beauty routines, expired make up, clean beauty choices, alternatives to botox, lowering our "perfect" beauty standards and understanding decisions we make for beauty/body image and how they can affect our future. 
Jenna from <a href="https://justaskjennaleigh.com/">justaskjennaleigh.com</a> is here to answer all your beauty questions!  Some highlights we'll discuss... 
<ol>
<li>Top 5 clean skin care essentials 2. What supplements are good for beauty?  3. Top 5 products for hair routine?  4. How do I go longer between hair washings?  5. Why am I breaking out in my 40's 6. Alternatives to Botox 7. Simpler daily routine and lower “perfect” beauty standards, plus talking about not being so hard on ourselves in a time where social media can leave us comparing unrealistic measures.  </li>
</ol>

Clean Beauty + Alternatives to Botox + Body Image: Building Our Confidence and Answering Your Questions!

If you suffer from sleep or insomnia issues you're not alone. Per the Cleveland Clinic, sleep disorders affect up to 70 million Americans every year.

Joining me today to share solutions to sleep better and overcome insomnia is Dr. Shane Creado from Amen Clinics. He is a board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician. He did an undergraduate degree in physical therapy, and went on to do an MD, graduating at the top of his class, and received the gold medal for obtaining Honors in every subject in medical school. 

In this episode we'll discuss
How do you know if you have "insomnia"? 
Tips to sleep you probably don't know about
Why you shouldn't give kids melatonin
Should you eat before bed? 
Is it ok to take medication to help you sleep? 
Is there a best sleep schedule? 
How to get better sleep as you age (women's hormones, etc.) 
Difficult thoughts and feelings... and how they can impact your sleep

If you suffer from sleep or insomnia issues you're not alone. Per the Cleveland Clinic, sleep disorders affect up to 70 million Americans every year.
Joining me today to share solutions to sleep better and overcome insomnia is Dr. Shane Creado from Amen Clinics. He is a board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician. He did an undergraduate degree in physical therapy, and went on to do an MD, graduating at the top of his class, and received the gold medal for obtaining Honors in every subject in medical school. 
In this episode we'll discuss
<ul>
<li>How do you know if you have "insomnia"? </li>
<li>Tips to sleep you probably don't know about</li>
<li>Why you shouldn't give kids melatonin</li>
<li>Should you eat before bed? </li>
<li>Is it ok to take medication to help you sleep? </li>
<li>Is there a best sleep schedule? </li>
<li>How to get better sleep as you age (women's hormones, etc.) </li>
<li>Difficult thoughts and feelings... and how they can impact your sleep</li>
</ul>

Sleep and Insomnia Solutions with Dr. Creado from Amen Clinics

Is the Bible, the most influential book in world history, still relevant? Why do people dismiss it as being irrelevant, irrational, immoral, or all of these things? The Rational Bible: Deuteronomy by Dennis Prager, national radio host and bestselling author of The Rational Bible series, explains the Book of Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Bible, and demonstrates how it remains profoundly relevant—both to the great issues of our day and to each individual life.

Do you doubt the existence of God because you think believing in God is irrational? This book will cause you to reexamine your doubts.

The title of this commentary is The Rational Bible because its approach is entirely reason-based. The reader is never asked to accept anything on faith alone. In Dennis Prager’s words, “If something I write is not rational, I have not done my job.”

In this episode my co-host Len from our morning show joins me, as we talk to Dennis about the following... 
What is unique about the book of Deuteronomy as compared to Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers?
Why would someone who thinks the Bible is a series of religious fairy tales consider buying this commentary?
In the book there's an essay called, “Fear of God is Morally and Psychologically Necessary.” Dennis makes the case for this. 
Canaan was the land God promised to give the Israelites (“The Promised Land”) but the Canaanites were already living there. Did God command the Israelites to commit genocide when he commanded them to annihilate the Canaanites and take over the land?

Is the Bible, the most influential book in world history, still relevant? Why do people dismiss it as being irrelevant, irrational, immoral, or all of these things? The Rational Bible: Deuteronomy by Dennis Prager, national radio host and bestselling author of The Rational Bible series, explains the Book of Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Bible, and demonstrates how it remains profoundly relevant—both to the great issues of our day and to each individual life.
Do you doubt the existence of God because you think believing in God is irrational? This book will cause you to reexamine your doubts.
The title of this commentary is The Rational Bible because its approach is entirely reason-based. The reader is never asked to accept anything on faith alone. In Dennis Prager’s words, “If something I write is not rational, I have not done my job.”
In this episode my co-host Len from our morning show joins me, as we talk to Dennis about the following... 
<ul>
<li>What is unique about the book of Deuteronomy as compared to Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers?</li>
<li>Why would someone who thinks the Bible is a series of religious fairy tales consider buying this commentary?</li>
<li>In the book there's an essay called, “Fear of God is Morally and Psychologically Necessary.” Dennis makes the case for this. </li>
<li>Canaan was the land God promised to give the Israelites (“The Promised Land”) but the Canaanites were already living there. Did God command the Israelites to commit genocide when he commanded them to annihilate the Canaanites and take over the land?</li>
</ul>

Is the Bible Still Relevant?  Conversation with Dennis Prager

Live life to the fullest.

Nobody wants to look back on a disappointing, unfulfilled life. Why then are so many of us dissatisfied despite our goals and continual striving? In Don’t Miss Your Life, Aaron Tredway reveals we’re aimed at the wrong target: success. Despite our pursuit of something more, we are stuck chasing our idea of success instead of true significance. But we don’t have to be rich or famous to lead a life of meaning in God’s kingdom.

My pastor, friend... and author Aaron Treadway joins me today!  He is Vice President of Ambassadors Football International, former professional soccer player, and world traveler. 

In his new book, "Don't Miss Your Life",  Aaron shares his personal discovery of the secret to significance and invites you to live the life God created you for. Learn to
recognize the exhausting emptiness of pursuing success,
find liberation from a life without purpose,
pursue God’s glory instead of unrewarding self-focus, and
choose significance over success one step at a time.

You were made for a meaningful, deeply fulfilling life, and you can achieve just that.

Fellowship City Church service referenced in podcast here!

Live life to the fullest.
Nobody wants to look back on a disappointing, unfulfilled life. Why then are so many of us dissatisfied despite our goals and continual striving? In Don’t Miss Your Life, Aaron Tredway reveals we’re aimed at the wrong target: success. Despite our pursuit of something more, we are stuck chasing our idea of success instead of true significance. But we don’t have to be rich or famous to lead a life of meaning in God’s kingdom.
My pastor, friend... and author <a href="https://www.aarontredway.com/">Aaron Treadway</a> joins me today!  He is Vice President of Ambassadors Football International, former professional soccer player, and world traveler. 
In his new book, "Don't Miss Your Life",  Aaron shares his personal discovery of the secret to significance and invites you to live the life God created you for. Learn to
<ul>
<li>recognize the exhausting emptiness of pursuing success,</li>
<li>find liberation from a life without purpose,</li>
<li>pursue God’s glory instead of unrewarding self-focus, and</li>
<li>choose significance over success one step at a time.</li>
</ul>
You were made for a meaningful, deeply fulfilling life, and you can achieve just that.
Fellowship City Church service referenced in podcast <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fellowshipcitychurch/videos/1349987762199626">here!</a>

How to Find Significance in Your Life with Aaron Treadway

Join 95.5 The Fish radio and TV host, Sara Carnes as she chats with her most inspiring friends, artists, and experts about how we can make tomorrow a better place. Each episode they'll talk about all kinds of things that will help us live our best life. We could all use a message to inspire us, right? She'll be chatting with national recording artists, comedians, influencers, leading dietitians, functional medicine doctors, wellness experts, pastors and others to talk about all things family, lifestyle, health. She's on a journey to make tomorrow better... and she wants to do it with you. So follow along, and subscribe! Learn more at conversationswithsara.com

Join 95.5 The Fish radio and TV host, Sara Carnes as she chats with her most inspiring friends, artists, and experts about how we can make tomorrow a better place. Each episode they'll talk about all kinds of things that will help us live our best life. We could all use a message to inspire us, right? She'll be chatting with national recording artists, comedians, influencers, leading dietitians, functional medicine doctors, wellness experts, pastors and others to talk about all things family, lifestyle, health. She's on a journey to make tomorrow better... and she wants to do it with you. So follow along, and subscribe! Learn more at conversationswithsara.com

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