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April 26, 2022
EP. 143: How Striving Keeps Us From a Life of Purpose with Lee Strobel
APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY | STITCHER SUBSCRIBE HERE LEAVE A REVIEW “You’re one step away from a coma, two steps away from dying.” Those were the very words spoken to today’s guest, Lee Strobel, from an emergency room physician. I can’t even imagine. While I sure hope you never have to experience such a traumatic event, it was a stark reminder for Lee that we all spend a lot more time in the afterlife than in this temporary home – and so it’s worth the effort to thoroughly investigate what awaits us after the grave. So, let me ask you – what happens after death? Have you ever pondered this question? Arguably, I think we all wished we knew exactly what happens when we die. Why? Because death is life’s greatest mystery and man’s greatest fear. In fact, so much of our earthly lives are driven by this fear of death. Fear drives our culture, our decision-making, our ambition. 
One of the questions I actually talk about in “Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots” (hitting shelves next week!!) is this idea of time being fleeting and how we often operate from a place of fear that our lives will pass unnoticed.
If you take a minute to really think about it, I wonder if you will find that to be true of your life as well. Thankfully, I was able to turn to an expert on the matter, Lee Strobel. Investigative journalist and best-selling author of “The Case for Heaven.” In “The Case for Heaven” Lee interviews experts about the evidence for the afterlife and offers credible answers to the most provocative questions about what happens when we die, near-death experiences, heaven, and hell. Lee’s conversations with respected scholars and experts are fascinating and offer compelling reasons for why death is not the end of our existence but a transition to an exciting world to come. It was so thought-provoking today when Lee explained a bit about what he calls “immortality projects.” So many of us want to leave a legacy. Want our name to live on. Somehow, someway we want to survive our own death. So what do we do?
We try to design a magnificent cathedral, write a best-seller, paint a masterpiece. Perhaps we long to have a big family so that our name will endure throughout generations to come. But! Here is the funny thing…if you ask the average person the names of their great, great grandparents they actually are not able to tell you! This is just proof! Proof that the idea of achieving for your worth, of earning your way into love and acceptance is all for not.You can actually die trying… but I hope that you don’t. I hope that you don’t miss out on your true worth. Your secured worth in Christ. So, back to my original question– what happens when we die? Lee says, “There is compelling evidence from both inside and outside the Bible to show that we will, indeed, continue to live on.” Interested in what that evidence is? Then make sure to tune in! Today, Lee and I invite you to carefully investigate the knowable and respond with faith to the unknowable as the we tackle: Why we often let fear drive our behavior and decision-making and how to overcome thisWhat it means to be absent from the body and present with the LordWhy our heavenly father is not just a magnified version of our earthly fatherHow Lee used an investigative journalist approach to bring an analytic filter to the Christian faith.If you are ready to be challenged, encouraged, and inspired about the entirely credible, believable, and exhilarating life to come, then make sure to tune in to today’s episode! 
More From This Episode: Connect with Lee on Instagram and be sure to grab a copy of “The Case for Heaven” here!
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143. How Striving to be Important Keeps Us From a Life of Purpose with Lee Strobel
APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY | STITCHER SUBSCRIBE HERE LEAVE A REVIEW “You’re one step away from a coma, two steps away from dying.” Those were the very words spoken to today’s guest, Lee Strobel, from an emergency room physician. I can’t even imagine. While I sure hope you never have to experience such a traumatic event, it was a stark reminder for Lee that we all spend a lot more time in the afterlife than in this temporary home – and so it’s worth the effort to thoroughly investigate what awaits us after the grave. So, let me ask you – what happens after death? Have you ever pondered this question? Arguably, I think we all wished we knew exactly what happens when we die. Why? Because death is life’s greatest mystery and man’s greatest fear. In fact, so much of our earthly lives are driven by this fear of death. Fear drives our culture, our decision-making, our ambition. One of the questions I actually talk about in “Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots” (hitting shelves next week!!) is this idea of time being fleeting and how we often operate from a place of fear that our lives will pass unnoticed.
If you take a minute to really think about it, I wonder if you will find that to be true of your life as well. Thankfully, I was able to turn to an expert on the matter, Lee Strobel. Investigative journalist and best-selling author of “The Case for Heaven.” In “The Case for Heaven” Lee interviews experts about the evidence for the afterlife and offers credible answers to the most provocative questions about what happens when we die, near-death experiences, heaven, and hell. Lee’s conversations with respected scholars and experts are fascinating and offer compelling reasons for why death is not the end of our existence but a transition to an exciting world to come. It was so thought-provoking today when Lee explained a bit about what he calls “immortality projects.” So many of us want to leave a legacy. Want our name to live on. Somehow, someway we want to survive our own death. So what do we do? We try to design a magnificent cathedral, write a best-seller, paint a masterpiece. Perhaps we long to have a big family so that our name will endure throughout generations to come. But! Here is the funny thing…if you ask the average person the names of their great, great grandparents they actually are not able to tell you! This is just proof! Proof that the idea of achieving for your worth, of earning your way into love and acceptance is all for not.You can actually die trying… but I hope that you don’t. I hope that you don’t miss out on your true worth. Your secured worth in Christ. So, back to my original question– what happens when we die? Lee says, “There is compelling evidence from both insideand outside the Bible to show that we will, indeed, continue to live on.” Interested in what that evidence is? Then make sure to tune in! Today, Lee and I invite you to carefully investigate the knowable and respond with faith to the unknowable as the we tackle: Why we often let fear drive our behavior and decision-making and how to overcome thisWhat it means to be absent from the body and present with the LordWhy our heavenly father is not just a magnified version of our earthly fatherHow Lee used an investigative journalist approach to bring an analytic filter to the Christian faith.If you are ready to be challenged, encouraged, and inspired about the entirely credible, believable, and exhilarating life to come, then make sure to tune in to today’s episode! More From This Episode: Connect with Lee on Instagram and be sure to grab a copy of “The Case for Heaven” here!
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April 19, 2022
EP. 142: How to Unclutter Your Soul and Find Peace with Trina McNeilly
APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY | STITCHER SUBSCRIBE HERE LEAVE A REVIEW We are halfway through April! I can hear the birds chirping songs of praise. I see flowers beginning to bloom as the cold ground of winter is thawing under the sun’s loving warmth. And, kids and adults alike are waking from a winter hibernation indoors to experience all that life has to offer outside of their four walls again. If you live in a region that experiences all four seasons, then you probably agree that the changeover from winter to spring just seems good for the soul. It is no wonder then that a natural extension of moving into this season is more motivation, more activity, and of course … the annual ritual of spring cleaning. That time of the year when you feel the urge to declutter your home. To cautiously sweep under the accent chair in your living room that hasn’t been moved in a year. Bravely peek under the sofa cushions in your family room to see what has been accidentally collected from all of the winter “Netflix” popcorn nights. A clean slate for a new, vibrant season. But, what about your living-home, friend? Yes, I am talking about your heart and soul. When was the last time you took inventory of your personal being and carefully examined what needs to be decluttered. What needs to be cleansed. What needs to be made new in your life today? Well, today’s guest, Trina McNeilly, is here today to talk about just that! In her new book, “Unclutter Your Soul”, she graciously helps readers to sort through our mental and emotional clutter to help bring order and peace to our inner lives. (Do you love the sound of that?! Me too!) With the Holy Spirit as our guide, Trina says we can learn to do three life-changing things to arrive at that place. The first being “Observe” – acknowledge the mental clutter in your life that is weighing you down. Just like slow growth equals strong roots, lasting change takes a slow, committed effort. In fact, Trina says: “Paying attention precedes change, and stillness is a super boost to movement.” (YES!) 
You have to take the time to really see what is there and sort through it. If you don’t, anything you do after that is irrelevant. If you are overwhelmed, with loss this episode is for you. If you are overcome with fear, this episode is for you. If you are paralyzed by unhealthy coping mechanisms, cripplingdepression, or anxiety- then yes, this episode is for you. Friends, if you think cleaning out your closets makes you feel better, then you will not believe how transformative the uncluttering of your soul can be! Make sure to tune in today as Trina goes into detail about her other two life-changing steps to finding internal peace AND as we also dive into: How to address the “clutter” that we keep on the inside, and how it affects our everyday lives Ways that our souls send SOS signals and what do about themWhat it means to be on a soul pilgrimage The difference between the renewing of your spirit vs the renewing of your soulThe 4 types of shame and how to break their cycle in your life If you are ready to find freedom in your everyday life by releasing limited mindsets and creating more space for peace and joy, then today’s episode is a must-listen! I can’t wait to hear what you think! 
More From This Episode: Connect with Trina on Instagram and be sure to pick up her new book, ‘Unclutter Your Soul’ wherever books are sold.’
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April 12, 2022
EP. 141: How to Stop Running from Your Story with Francine Rivers
APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY | STITCHER SUBSCRIBE HERE LEAVE A REVIEW “All that glitters is not gold.” (As nice as that would be…) Are you familiar with that phrase? It is actually derived from a 16th-century line by William Shakespeare, meaning that not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so. Isn’t it interesting that all these years later, this general principle still holds true? Arguably even more so today. If we are not careful, we can be blinded by the shiny, glittery new thing…new trend… new rage. Everywhere we look, every online scroll, every day. So, let me ask you – are you carrying around any ‘glitter’ yourself today? (Don’t worry. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… this a no judgment zone. I am right there with you.) Maybe your ‘glitter’ is wanting to feel worthy and loved, yet you find yourself seeking these affirmations in all the wrong places. Perhaps, your ‘glitter’ is wanting to create the seemingly perfect life on the outside, yet your striving and highlight reels are actually hiding the true you. Or, could it be that you long for the ‘glitter’ you see in everyone else’s life (fame, fortune, success) that you can’t see the true gold that you currently possess in your own life? No matter what the case may be, today’s guest – Francine Rivers – is here to remind us that even though our circumstances may change and glittery things are fleeting, there is one truth that we can always rely on. That we can always depend on. One truth that is the true gold standard. “God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.” Romans 8:28In Francine’s book, “Redeeming Love” (a timeless Christian fiction novel turned major motion picture) there is a scene that will forever stand out to me. It’s a powerful moment with one of the main characters, Angel. She is in the river, using river stones to try and wash herself clean. Washing and scrubbing her body to the point that her skin is bleeding and raw. Wow. What a metaphor! Can you relate? The feeling that you just have to get out of your own skin. Maybe that you don’t belong. The need to wash away parts of your own story that you don’t want others to know. The desire to change your truth – in order to shed these scales, these outer layers before you can be washed clean enough… …before you can feel worthy enough. We think we can do the washing on our own. We think we can achieve our way into worth on our own. Well, I have news today. We can’t! (And that is a good thing!) Only God can do the washing.Only God can do the cleansing.Only God can do the redeeming. 
Our worth is not determined by our achievements. Our worth is found in the Lord.And, not because of anything that we have done. It is solely because of what Jesus did for us on the Cross.
If you have ever felt betrayed or lonely, this episode is for you. If you have ever longed to feel loved and accepted, this episode is for you. If you have ever tried to strive your way into worth, this episode is for you. Friends, it will be impossible to listen to today’s conversation with Francine and not walk away moved. Changed. Francine captured the hearts of millions of readers with her classic love story, and today, I guarantee that she will capture yours as well as we dive into all things redemption. Specifically: What the Shakespearean phrase ‘all that glitters is not gold’ truly meansThe power of the names given to us and the power of the names we give to thingsWhy we push God away when we feel unworthy and what to do about itThe ugly truths about sex trafficking and how to change the narrative for survivorsHow redemption of our stories and our lives is only possible through JesusIf you are ready to trade in running from your story for redeeming your story, then make sure to tune in to today’s amazing episode! More From This Episode: Connect with Francine on Instagram and be sure to pick up a copy of ‘Redeeming Love’ wherever books are sold!
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April 5, 2022
EP. 140: “I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet” with Shauna Niequist
APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY | STITCHER LEAVE A REVIEW There are so many ways you can lose the only life you know how to live. (A little bit of a shocking statement, I know.) Let me explain. A perfect example – just think about the state of our world over the last two years. One day we are all going about our normal lives, living life the way that things had always been, and then the next we were collectively thrown into the midst of a global pandemic. A pandemic of such magnitude that it would forever change the course of history globally, locally, personally, and professionally. So yes, in a blink of an eye things can change. But, my question for you today is…. What happens when everything you’ve been clinging to falls apart and the ways you’ve been living no longer serve you… HOW do you determine what to keep, what to let go, and what should transform you along the way?(LOVE those questions! If you’ve ever wrestled with this, keep reading!) If you know anything about me, you know that I have been constantly transforming. From West Virginia, to Yale Law, to photographer, to podcaster, and now author, my ‘set course’ seems to always be shifting. I wouldn’t change my path for anything. But, I do have to say, going from an expert in one field to a beginner in the next is very humbling. When I reflect on this, I can’t help but think that most of us are more comfortable with being the ‘expert’ in the room. The one that people turn to for help and guidance. There is a sense of achievement and arrival that comes with this… and, all too often, a false sense of worth. A worth based in achievement, not in Truth. But…what about being the beginner in the room? Shauna Niequist, today’s guest, really flips the script on the language for what it means to be a beginner, to be curious, and to get back up after falling. She says: You’re not dumb. You’re new.You’re not failing. You’re a beginner.You’re not falling apart. You’re figuring it out.This is how it is to be new. You are smart and competent and brave and … new. 
How beautiful is that! Those are the exact words Shauna had to tell herself as she was forced to release the expectations for how she thought her life would look.Friends, it was such an honor to talk to one of my favorite authors today – all about her new book, “I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet: Discovering New Ways of Living When The Old Ways Stop Working.” I guarantee that today’s episode is going to challenge you to leave behind what is no longer helpful in your life so that you can make peace with the unknowns and begin again. If you are feeling ready to come alive again, even if it means a new course for your life, I urge you to follow Shauan’s sage advice. Grab a journal and write about three things a day:Pain- What hurts right now?Desire – What do you want?Gratitude -What is in front of you that is beautiful? What have you been given even in the middle of this dark or challenging season? To start moving forward, we need to get comfortable with our feelings, wants, and needs and be able to find a language to help us explicitly state those things. And, this is just the beginning! Shauna gives SO many more practical tips today as we dive into all things starting over and finding your true self. Specifically: How to reframe your mind from functions of failure to functions of beginningThe importance of taking on a beginners posture opposed to continuing in an expert identify Ways to deepen trust in God’s goodness, even as the future looks more and more uncertainHow to leave behind what no longer serves you and begin again If you are ready to discover that life is more about questions than answers, more about forgiveness than force, more about tenderness than trying hard then you will not want to miss today’s powerful episode! More From This Episode: Follow Shauna on Instagram and grab a copy of “Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet”.
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March 29, 2022
EP. 139: When the Finish Line Seems Beyond Reach with Ruth Chou Simons
APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY | STITCHER SUBSCRIBE HERE LEAVE A REVIEW When you think of finally “arriving”, what comes to mind? Perhaps a finish line of sorts? Maybe, like me, you picture a marathon runner training for days on end. The practicing, the runner’s diet, the lifestyle habits and changes all working cohesively together in preparation for the big race day. And…when that race day comes and the runner is swiftly passing by each mile marker, mentally calculating the miles traveled and the miles ahead, the moment of arrival – the finish line- finally comes into view. The runner sprints forward with everything left inside, crosses that line running on fumes and adrenaline, and then collapses from exhaustion, in a moment of accomplishment. A moment of arrival. Maybe like the runner you too have been working SO hard on achieving a particular goal – finishing school, getting a PhD, landing a new job, starting a family. Working tirelessly and endlessly on your personal goal in anticipation of this idea of arrival. “If I can just achieve ___________, then I will be happy.” “If I can just accomplish ________, then I will be successful.” “If I can just….” Friend, let me stop you right there. Arrival is not an achievement. Arrival is a feeling of peace. (Is your head spinning? Good! Keep reading!) If you’ve been hanging out with me for any length of time, you know that I feel passionate about shedding light on the challenges and struggles that come with waiting for this moment of arrival. In
Dirt
I talk about running from the big bad wolf of your story, and in
Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots
I show you how to trade in the running for the grace, freedom, and purpose that come from knowing that your identity and calling are determined by God. You see, when we run from our stories, or from the hard parts that we have gone through, or expectations – whatever the case may be, it can feel like the finish line is always just beyond reach. Quite honestly, it feels like we may be tirelessly running until the end of time. Sound familiar? It did for today’s guest too – Ruth Chou Simons. Ruth vulnerably nailed it when she said: “I may not admit it out loud, but so often I’m looking for a formula that ensures my arrival.” How many of you can relate to that bombshell of a statement?! That one we are too afraid to admit to others. (I know that I can.) But the reality is, true arrival is a feeling and “coming to”…. Coming to a place where you don’t hurt, where you don’t feel pain, where you don’t feel alone, where you don’t struggle with wondering if you’ve missed the mark. True arrival means finding peace with ourselves and peace with God.And then (and only then), we find freedom. How do we know this? Because the grace of God secures what striving cannot. And, the freedom and the peace that we thought we could achieve our way into we realize is fleeting. All of the striving for approval, the hustling for recognition, the self-improvement for self-worth is for not. Similar to how I say that we can’t achieve our way into worth, Ruth believes that we cannot strive our way into arrival. 
So how do we come to this peace with ourselves and with God? 1. Recognize that we already have God’s favor. There is nothing that we can do in our own power to be accepted. God has already done it for us. We just have to receive it. 2. Understand that God’s grace eradicates the need for a hamster wheel of striving for self-improvement. In Him, we are constantly being made new. Rather than strive for achievement and arrival, we can turn our focus instead to obedience. Today’s conversation is one for the books, friends! We go into depth about all of this and so much more! Make sure to tune in as Ruth and I tackle all things “arriving”. Specifically:Ways to let go of relying on your own strength, your own abilities, and your own savvy by truly understanding the freedom Jesus purchased for youHow to move past your paralyzing “not good enough” thoughts Ways to combat generational lies with God’s truthsHow the grace of God eradicates the need for self- improvementWhy ‘arrival’ is not an achievement but rather a feeling of peace and freedom If you are ready to find freedom from the never-ending quest of arrival, then today’s episode is a must-listen! I can’t wait to hear what you think! More From This Episode: Connect with Ruth on Instagram and be sure to pick up her new book, “When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace” wherever books are sold.’
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March 22, 2022
EP. 138: How to Let Go of Perfect with Evie Rupp and Lindsey Roman
APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY | STITCHER SUBSCRIBE HERE LEAVE A REVIEW Where are your eyes today? Are you focused on how you can best show up no matter your circumstances? (Even if that means showing up from your mother’s closet?! Don’t worry, you’ll get the joke as soon as you tune in!) Or, are you worried about… failure, perception, perfection? If you answered the later, then I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Your eyes are likely off of the Father and focused solely on you.Yikes! Yes, I know that this can sound harsh, but this NOT coming from a place of judgment! If you can relate at all, just know that I am right there with you in a season of struggling to strike that balance and find that peace myself! And because of the season that I am walking in, it really hit home with me when today’s guests – the founders of The Heart University and the hosts of the Heart & Hustle podcast – confidently said that we will never find peace or freedom in our hearts if our eyes are off of the Lord. Mic. Drop! (Actually, Lindsey and Evie had a lot of “mic drop” moments today!) From laughing to crying, from deep to practical, we really get into it today as we tackle all things perfectionism and showing up. 
So let me ask you – what is preventing you from showing up today? What is stopping you from taking one step forward into your own path of slow growth? Maybe you fear not being “good enough”. Perhaps you have imposter syndrome written all over you. For me personally, I’m my own biggest obstacle. I often catch myself making assumptions about what will happen. And, if I’m not careful, this self-destructive path leads me to talking myself out of something before even trying it. Posting it. Going with it. We ALL have to fight against the enemy’s lies that no one cares, that we aren’t good enough, that we are imposters. The truth is, it is so easy to get overwhelmed and bogged down in our own minds before we even give ourselves the chance to show up to the rest of the world.But! The key is: to embrace who God has divinely called you to be. Holding yourself back is never the answer. (Yes, another mic drop! And trust me, there’s more!) So! Are you ready to show up but are feeling disconnected from God? The true CEO of your life and business. Evie and Lindsey nailed it with their advice today: Get back in the word and make quiet time a priority. (You are going to love the imagery they share about climbing up to the Father’s throne)Logistically and practically on the business side, scale back your priorities. Figure out what can you do to simplify and understand where your vision shifted from the Lord’s visionThese girls are GOOD!
So, are you ready to show up instead of shrink back? Good! Then you are going to love today’s episode where we dive into all things perfectionism and the things that hold us back from showing up. Specifically, we tackle: Why you need to run a business through a Biblical view and the red flags to be aware ofWhat it means to operate in your ‘zone of genius’ and how to find itHow to strategically use social media authentically for your brandWays to let go perfection and guilt and embrace showing upThe importance of beating down the lie that rest is unproductive Buckle up, friends. Today is a good one! If you are ready to show up with purpose, let go of perfection, and believe that you have a story that matters, you will not want to miss today’s must-listen episode! How are you going to show up today? I can’t wait to hear! Check out The Heart University here!https://theheartuniversity.com/ More From This Episode: Connect with Evie and Lindsey on Instagram and be sure to check out The Heart University
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March 15, 2022
EP. 137: How to Make Celebration a Rhythm Not a Reward with Nicole Zasowski
APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY | STITCHER SUBSCRIBE HERE LEAVE A REVIEW What if my hope only leads to disappointment? What if I embrace joy only to have it ripped from my hands? I’m pretty sure that I am not alone in these unwelcome, but all too common, soundtracks swirling around (not so gracefully) in my head. So, let me ask you…How many times have you intentionally (or even subconsciously) tempered your excitement or joy for fear of unmet expectations…of disappointment rearing its ugly head once again. If your excitement temperature is closer to a lukewarm glass of water than an ice cold Yeti, I have good news! We are about to change this today by taking a page out of Nicole Zasowski’s book (literally)! Rather than shying away from celebration, what if instead you asked yourself, “What If It’s Wonderful?” and embraced ALL of life’s goodness meant for you to experience?! That God wants you to have! Whoa. What an immediate mindset shift! Get excited! Because today Nicole shares this different perspective with us in depth and turns the tables to help us see the promise of possibility rather than the continued pain of preservation (even though we will learn today this “preservation” is only an illusion anyways). Here’s the thing, just like we can’t achieve our way into worth, we also cannot perform our way into a place of security or into feeling significant and loved. Why is that you ask? Because celebration is meant to be a rhythm of life, not just a reward for your achievements. Nicole actually goes so far as to say that shame makes us believe that there is no celebration out of what we earn ourselves. That we are unworthy without a pleasing performance Shame makes us forget that the good things we receive in this life are gifts from God. (Take a moment and let that sink in!) I think I have the perfect example to help drive this home. Some of you may be familiar with this story that I share in “Dirt”, but truly it’s had a lasting impact. When I was 4 my dad had me memorize and recite all 56 lines of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” in front of our jam packed church. My 4-year old self nailed it! Didn’t miss a beat. (Unknowingly at the time, achievement and perfection became the standard from there on out.) The following year, my dad had me memorize and recite the “‘Twas the Night Before Jesus Came.” This time I wasn’t as flawless as the year before and needed help on a couple of lines. I could have sworn I had ‘failure’ stamped on my forehead. It was a tradition for the parents to put a present under the church’s Christmas Tree for all of the kids to open after the pageant. While everyone was bustling with excitement to open their gift, I sat, swinging my legs off the side of the stage, unwilling to open my gift because in my mind I didn’t deserve it. I messed up my lines and didn’t earn my reward. I’ll never forget what happened next. My dad walked over to me and told me that his gift wasn’t for what I did or didn’t do, it was just because he loves me. Still gives me chills. What a beautiful picture of God! And a great example of shame so easily stealing our joy, when rewards are not meant to just be for achievements. (This is just one of the two Christmas tree stories in this episode actually. The other is one that Nicole shares about ‘broken toys’ and loss. I can guarantee that you will not leave unchanged after hearing that one.) 
If you are as tired as Nicole and I are of being guarded off from the full, divinely-intended experience of joy, delight, and celebration then listen up! Here are two steps that you can take today to be fully immersed and present in your life: Savor: Savoring celebrates the ordinary. It helps us to capture and keep what our brain would be tempted to dismiss or call not good enough. Take a mental snapshot of a good thing that you don’t want to forget- an everyday ordinary thing. How do you feel in that moment? What do you smell? Ignite your senses and ingrain that snapshot to memory. Thanksgiving: It is no doubt that partaking in a spirit of thanksgiving increases our joy. While gratitude journals are great, Nicole challenges us to take a step further to actually express the gratitude that we feel towards someone to that person! Not only will it make their day, but it will double your own joy. Friends, this barely even touches the surface of today’s episode! Nicole and I dive deep into all things joy, celebration, and performing our way into a place of false security! Specifically:How to make celebration a discipline and rhythm in life even when celebrating feels hardThe difference between engaging in celebration vs. escaping reality and how to know the differenceWhy journeys and quests are not the same and what they teach usThe truth about anxiety and how to combat itWays to implement celebration as a rhythm in your life instead of just considering it as a rewardSo… Are you ready to release your fears? To choose joy? Perhaps even to find the courage to (dare I even say it?!)…celebrate?!Good! I can’t wait for you to dive in! Make sure to let me know which part of this episode spoke to your heart in the biggest way today! Until next time! More From This Episode: Connect with Nicole on Instagram and be sure to pick up her new book, “What If It’s Wonderful?: Release Your Fears, Choose Joy, and Find the Courage to Celebrate” wherever books are sold.’
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March 7, 2022
EP. 136: On Growing Slow with Shay and Graham Cochrane
APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY | STITCHER SUBSCRIBE HERE LEAVE A REVIEW Let me ask you a question. Have you ever thought about using your unique skill sets, talents, or passions to start a business? To be your own boss?
When you begin to go down that path, are you bombarded with limiting beliefs to the tune of:
“How can I build and grow a business that actually gives me not just income but freedom and flexibility?” “Do I even have enough hours in the day to get my business idea off the ground?” “It’s probably all been done before.”
If this sounds all too familiar, then keep reading!
Here’s the thing…I think we’ve been told a lie, friends. One that is so deeply ingrained as the social norm that it doesn’t even raise red flags anymore.
Ready for it?
The number of hours you put into your business shapes how seriously you take your business.Hmm…
I’m so curious how many responded with a “Well, duh. That makes sense! ” OR how many instantly responded with a “No way! Totally false!”
To be honest, I think I fall into the former “well, duh” category. And truly it’s no wonder, because that is what we have been taught to believe for so long!
In this never ending hustle culture, if you aren’t hustling then you aren’t serious. If you aren’t hustling then you definitely aren’t achieving. And, if you aren’t hustling then you are for sure saying no to success.
Wrong. Wrong. And, wrong.
These lies stop here. TODAY. And I am SO excited to champion the debunking!
Why am I so adamant about this?! For two reasons:
Believing and feeding into these myths doesn’t serve anyoneToday’s guests are living proof that the set number of hours you have to work on something does not equate to how successful that thing becomes On today’s episode I am joined by the dynamic husband and wife duo – Graham and Shay Cochrane.
Shay is the founder of Social Squares and Graham the founder of The Recording Revolution (plus multiple online academies), so trust me when I say that this duo knows a thing or two about business.
I think your mind is going to be blown by this next statement… Shay founded Social Squares by only working 16 hours a week! And even today, she still continues to only put in a 16 hour work week.
Talk about a Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots example! In fact, Shay says:
“When you’re building slow and steady, you’re putting in deep roots… and that does create a business that has more resilience.” Speaking from experience, I couldn’t agree more!
But here’s the thing. For us achiever-types out there, we are probably our own biggest obstacle to realizing the freedom that Shay experiences and that naturally comes with a limited work-week. So what do we do about it?
We need to differentiate between limiting beliefs that keep us stuck and setting limits to break us free. Boundaries force us to carefully and strategically evaluate where we need to spend our time.
So. Good. I can’t wait for you to hear Shay’s full story on today’s episode as she shares her heart and the impetus behind her 16 hour work week! (Make sure to tune in through the end of the episode because Shay has a special offer for our community!)
And! That is just the tip of the iceberg!
Because today we also dive into Graham’s new book, “How To Get Paid For What You Know: Turning Your Knowledge, Passion, and Experience into an Online Income Stream in Your Spare Time.”
Graham has personally done just that! And, I have to say, his story is just as inspiring as Shay’s.
Seriously, the most humble power couple you could talk to.
Even though their entrepreneurial careers look different, Shay and Graham share the same fundamental beliefs as it relates to success in both business and life:
Give value before you get value
Trade in achieving for your worth for serving others
You are going to LOVE our conversation as we also tackle all things related to achieving for your worth, building a business, and what success looks like (some of which will surprise you!). Specifically:
What it means to have a business based around giving The difference between limiting beliefs and strategic limits for success The importance of giving value before you get valueHow to differentiate between the sustainable long game or the path to short-lived successFriends, if you are ready to create better stability and find more fulfillment in your work and life, then this episode is for you!
I can’t wait to hear what part of our conversation YOU find most inspiring! Let me know!
More From This Episode: Connect with Shay on Instagram and Graham on Instagram and on be sure to pick up Graham’s new book, “How to Get Paid for What You Know” wherever books are sold.’
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March 1, 2022
EP. 135: Chasing People with Amy Weatherly + Jess Johnston
APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY | STITCHER SUBSCRIBE HERE LEAVE A REVIEW You’ve just received the BEST news of your life! Who do you call? You’re walking through the hardest season! Who do you lean on? You just need to run a quick errand. Who do you bring along? We ALL crave true intimacy and connection with others. We are divinely created to do life with others – not alone. BUT, so often, rather than coming up with an instant answer to the questions above, the following rings true in our head… I’m the only one who’s lonely. I’m the only one without friends. Clearly, it’s just me. Let me reassure you…it is NOT just you! In fact today’s guests (yes, plural!) shed some major light on the situation when they drop the following truth bomb: It takes 200 hours to grow a deep friendship! It takes 200 hours to grow a deep friendship! 200 HOURS! That’s no small feat! And that is a LOT of investment. So, no. It is not just you! 
The good news is, while that is a TON of time, that doesn’t mean that all of those hours are deep conversation. But rather, it’s simply doing life together. Running errands together. Watching your kids together. Whatever it is, it’s all an investment causing you to grow deep roots so that you can withstand the good, the bad, and the ugly. So, if we know the amount of time it takes for us to invest to form the friendships that we desire, then what is getting in our way? Honestly, our own selves. To put in the work and grow those strong roots, means we have to get beyond the surface and share the vulnerable parts of our lives. Sometimes even the muddy parts. But, as I write about in “Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots” (coming out SO soon friends! You you can pre-order below.), rather than share our real selves we decide to become contortionists. Twisting ourselves into these tiny tethered knots, because to contort and confirm is easier than to open our true selves up to potential criticism or… rejection. Yup. I am calling it out for what it is so that we can do two things together:Address itOvercome itAnd, if you are ready to do the same, then you are going to be in for a real treat with today’s guests! Today, Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston (founders of “Sister, I Am with You) join me to talk all about friendship, connection, and showing up. They say: “It’s fear of rejection. Fear of being left out. Fear of being unliked. Fear of saying the wrong thing. Fear of offending someone. Fear of being gossiped about. Fear that I’ll be accepted at first and then pushed to the side later. Basically fear that I’m not good enough…If you can, somehow miraculously manage to mold, melt and twist yourself to fit others expectations, to be everything to everyone at all times – whoosh, it makes you lose a little piece of yourself.” Can we just take a minute for a good old fashioned slow clap here. I mean if that doesn’t speak straight to your heart, I don’t know what does! So, what do we do about it? How can we finally get out of our own way and start forming the connections we long for? The relationships that we are made for! Jess and Amy share 3 clear and practical steps with us today! The first is “Know Yourself”. It’s all about knowing that you are loved. That you are accepted just as you are. In turn, you will stop obsessing over your own flaws which frees you up to go out into the world and love people! When you love on people and find the gold in others, people are naturally drawn toward you. But, you have to know yourself first and foremost, to have the confidence to do so. So. Good. Friends, that is just the tip of the iceberg! 
Make sure you tune in today to hear the other two steps and also join us as we tackle all things friendship and finding your people to do life with! Specifically: How to dismantle the lies you’ve believed about friendshipWhy it’s important to invest in the right friendships Ways to make friendship the priority it should be in your lifeThe importance of loving yourself so that you can find people who will love you for you If you are ready to find your people and feel completely accepted as you are – from the top of your messy bun to the tips of your unpedicured toes – then today’s episode is a must listen! Make sure to listen in until the very end to not miss out on a special treat from Amy and Jess. Here’s to making sure that friendship is a priority in your life, and worrying more about making other people be seen and feel loved than you are about what they think about you! Until next time friends! More From This Episode: Connect with Amy and Jess on Instagram and be sure to grab a copy of “I’ll Be There” wherever books are sold.’
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