All Good Things

Have you ever stopped to think about just how much of our time and attention goes to the food that we eat and our relationship to it? Registered Dietitian Leah Kirschbaum explains how our relationship with food might be consuming more energy and time than we think. She also debunks a lot of myths about dieting and weight that allow each individual to determine their intake based on intuition rather than on outside expectations. So if you want to improve your relationship to food and your body, so that you can free up your time for other important relationships, be sure to check this one out!   @bodymeetsfood leah@bodymeetsfood.com https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1475-2891-10-9 Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250004047/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_PJNQBbAZAEKWB  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1626256225/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_mKNQBb3239108  

Is your life not matching up to your expectations? In this episode, hear how expectations can help us and harm us, and how to adjust the expectations that we don't have full control over. Many times when our life doesn't meet our expectations, the Lord is trying to show us a better way, or encouraging us to rise up and change our life to meet our expectations. 

Feel like you are living plan B in your life? Hear how serial entrepreneur Melissa Sevy went from believing she was living plan B despite all the amazing work she was doing because of her marital status, to knowing that she is living Heavenly Father's plan A for her.  Melissa is co-founder of Musana International (a non-profit) and Fair Kind ( a for-profit social venture), both of which work to employ and empower artisans in the developing world by facilitating their entrance into the global market. Additionally, she is passionate about helping companies develop their social impact programs through her consulting firm, Givv. http://musana.org/ https://www.fairkind.com/#meaningful-gifting https://www.thegivvapp.com/ 

How did Kris Andrade go from shy and reserved to fashion blogger? Find out how following a prompting and getting out of her comfort zone helped her see herself in a whole new light. You can check out her blog at www.withlovefromkris.com or find her on instagram @withlovefromkris allgoodthingsshow.com

Want to know how to find more direction, live up to your full potential, have more confidence and feel more connected to God and others? In today's episode we talk about the missing link to discovering how you can achieve all of the above.  allgoodthingsshow.com

Want to know the secret to finding more joy in your life? Wendy Santiano has created a way to be more conscious of the things that bring you joy and then how to cultivate more of those experiences in your life. We also go into how finding what brings us joy can lead us to finding more purpose, and growing closer to the Savior.  perchjoy.com allgoodthingsshow.com

Could your story help others? Hear how after writing over 480 stories about others for the Deseret News and Church News, Morgan Jones decided to write her own story and start blogging. In this episode you will hear what caused Morgan to start writing her own story and how it has helped her to serve as a tool in God's hands and connect with people inside and outside the church. We go into how to overcome fear, how to stay in tune to revelation, how to appreciate and recognize the good men in our lives and more.  https://www.alittlepencil.com/about-me.html http://allgoodthingsshow.com

Ever doubted the power that music can have on your testimony? In this episode Garth Smith tells how he has been able to share his testimony of Christ through music. He has multiple CD's of hymn arrangements and he performs Christ centered firesides around the country. He shares how music has impacted his testimony and others, and how God has supported him in living his purpose through sharing his music.   http://www.garthsmithmusic.com/ http://allgoodthingsshow.com

Want to know how to strengthen your relationships? DeAnna Murphy is an organizational development thought leader, and runs People Acuity, an affiliate of Strengths Strategy. She shares insights into how recognizing, and not judging our strengths compared to others can help us to better connect to ourselves, others, and most importantly, the Savior.  www.peopleacuity.com allgoodthingsshow.com

Ever feel like life isn't going your way? It could be what you are choosing to focus on. KaryAnn Hoopes is a temple photographer, and we go into how what we choose to focus on can have a huge effect on our lives. We go into how this is especially important in our experience on social media, and how by making shifts to our focus we can create a more positive experience. She emphasizes the importance of the temple and how it can help us to refocus our lives on Christ.  https://www.hoopesphotography.com allgoodthingsshow.com

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all of the pressures and expectations of others and yourself? Mark Williams shares how he has been able to overcome overwhelm after leaving his corporate job and starting a business, and in joining the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. We talk about how to simplify and focus on what's most important, and how to keep moving forward when life gets tough. 

Want to know how to teach or learn with the spirit more effectively? Isaac Calvert has two PhD's on the subject. Isaac shares the importance of apprenticeship and how it provides the best opportunities to learn, and what defines a good teacher. You'll also hear how he was impressed to study education and how he has been able to navigate the difficult process. allgoodthingsshow.com

If you want to have complete trust in God, then listen to Hinna Maluch's story. Because of religious prejudice she faced in Pakistan she moved to England and let God guide her life there. She is now a part of multiple charities and organizations helping refugees, being an advocate for religious freedom and more. She is a blessing the lives of many which has helped her to heal from the persecution that she faced and has brought her peace and joy. Contact Hinna at hinna@religiousfreedomandbusiness.org allgoodthingsshow.com

Ever wonder if some of the things you enjoy doing could be helpful to someone else? Sarah Burroughs took her passion for sewing and not only created a business selling bags, but has shared her talents by teaching women in India and Africa how to sew. Now not only does she give back 5% of each sale to local refugees, but she teaches and employs local refugees in her company Made. Hear more about how to use your passions to serve in today's episode. www.choosemade.com allgoodthingsshow.com

Megan shares how she became the decorated musician that she is today, and how the most important thing to her has been remembering that her talents come from God and allow her to be a tool in God’s hand and in serving a higher purpose than her own. She shares how living according to God's will has opened up wonderful experiences that have allowed her to share incredible moments with people in all situations over the world.  allgoodthingsshow.com

Have you ever thought of a solution to a problem, and thought "someone should do that"! Rosie Card is the type of person that finds a solution and goes out and makes it happen. Hear how Rosie came up with and started a successful business making temple dresses, and how she is actively working to help work out other questions and find solutions. She gives great advice for YSA who are wanting to do more and is a great example of how to make it happen. https://qnoor.com http://allgoodthingsshow.com/

Linda shares how creating Tiny Habits in her life and others has lead to some big changes. And she is going to explain how to use the Tiny Habits method, so that after you listen today, you can go and create new habits of your own! http://tinyhabitsacademy.org/

Steve is a founding member of Launching Leaders Worldwide Inc., which offers the Launching Leaders book and online course, helping individuals examine their lives, determine where they are now, where they want to be, and how to create their future while embracing their faith. In our conversation, Steve explains more about the the principles that helped him to build his businesses and create a successful life, and the impact that these principles are having on millenials throughout the world through his program and book Launching Leaders. http://www.llworldwide.org/

Virginia Pearce explains how to examine what we have chosen to believe and how to uncover those beliefs that are harmful to us and can be changed and how to grow the beliefs that are truths and are strengthening us and bringing us closer to God. She explains how his allows us to participate in creating our futures and who we want to become.  https://deseretbook.com/p/through-his-eyes-rethinking-what-you-believe-yourself-virginia-h-pearce-76992?variant_id=21746-hardcove

Steven shares so many parables of his discoveries throughout his years of work for the church. He shares some great insights on how to use fear and doubt for growth and progression, how to turn obstacles into stepping stones, and how to better understand how the Lord tests us and helps us grow.  Steven L. Olsen received AM and PhD degrees in cultural anthropology from the University of Chicago. For the past three decades he has filled various professional and administrative positions with the LDS Church History Department in Salt Lake City, including senior curator and managing director. Major projects completed under his leadership include the historic site restorations, “Joseph and Lucy Mack Smith Farm and Sacred Grove”, the “Book of Mormon Historic Publication Site”, “Historic Kirtland” and “John and Else Johnson Home”,” Cove Fort” and “Brigham Young Winter Home”; and the Church History Library in Salt Lake City.

Christine Bowman, co-founder and CEO of Lemon Poppy Inc, has been an example of finding the good in the bitter moments of life. She suffered from long term illnesses, abusive relationships, divorces, and more, but has been able to continue to trust God and to see the blessings that have come from her decision to persist and remain faithful through the trials. We go into how God is always looking out for us despite our trials and how to find the strength to never give up or lose faith, no matter how difficult our circumstances may be. http://www.lemonpoppyinc.com/

If you want to find the courage to follow your passion and share your inner voice, this is the episode for you. Amy gives some amazing insights on how to have the courage to show up authentically in life and online, and how following her passion has deepened her existing connections and brought new connections that have been a huge support in her journey. She also shares some tips on how to protect and manage time to make sure that there is time to work towards your dreams.   

Doug explains how gaining knowledge outside the church adds to our knowledge and understanding of the gospel. We also discuss the importance of maintaining an eternal perspective, and being willing to have patience in our wrestles with the spirit, can help us to work through our doubts and questions. 

Fellow YSA, Kate Hubrich, shares her experience serving the Yazidi refugees in Greece and a project she is working on now to tell their stories and give them a voice. Kate also shares her story of how she got involved how she continues to serve. Kate is an excellent example of how looking for opportunities to serve during trials can lead to deeper meaning and purpose in life.

Brene Brown specialist Lu Duke answers questions from YSA about how to use vulnerability to overcome challenges. Lu shares how to manage expectations, how to keep trying even when it's painful, and be kinder to ourselves and others. 

Ever wonder why sometimes miracles happen and sometimes they don't? Laurel C. Day talks about how most of the miracles in her life have not been what she has expected, but have changed her and taught her to want God's will over her own. Sometimes, however, we do get the miracle that we want, and Laurel shares about the miracle of her finding her husband at the right time. She also shares some incredible insights about how to trust God and that sometimes it's appropriate to ask for more than what we have been given. 

Do you ever wonder how to get the most out of life, and how to be able to handle every curve ball that life throws at you? Former Stake President, Scott Featherstone, talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with good people and making life fun. He shares how he was able to overcome the challenges of raising three deaf sons, creative challenges, and how his daily practices have kept Him in tune with the Spirit so that he can consistently be on the Lord's errand. 

Why would you want to go through a swamp instead of around it? Tammy shares her experience about how being willing to enter into tough situations instead of avoiding them lead to wonderful blessings. Tammy shares her story of the difficulties and blessings of marrying a widowed man with two daughters, and how being willing to work through tough situations together and with outside help has been a huge blessing to her and her family.  

Joe and Christina Moffett are the owners of Master Life by Design, where they both work as results coaches. They both studied personal development and became results coaches individually, until they met at a personal development event. Now they are married and continue to help people take control of their life, and live to their fullest potential. Joe and Christina talk about how combining faith and self development can help us get aligned with our purpose and help us to achieve it. We talk about how to redefine expectations and your own definition of success, so that you stop letting your value be determined by the expectation of others. We go into how to find and follow your passions, and the importance of maintaining a healthy life balance while doing so, and how self development contributes to finding and maintaining deeper connections.

Mandy Green has been studying biblical hebrew and Kione (New Testament) Greek. Her post graduate work includes courses in Ancient Texts and Temples, the Nag Hamadi Writings, Egyptian religion, Hermeticism and Grail Lore. She teaches an adult institute class, and she just lead a tour about traditions of Christ in Ancient Britian in September.   In the episode Mandy talks about how to let God make more of you than you ever could on your own, and how He can lead you to discover your talents and passions. We are also going to talk about letting go of others expectation and realizing that God has a different plan for each of us, and that it doesn’t have to fit a certain mold . We also talk about how much we can learn when look at something we thought we knew from a different perspective.