Clearly Connected

Are you frustrated with the pace of your financial dreams coming true? I've got you covered in the brand new episode of the Clearly Connected Podcast! Join Pain and Performance Coach and American Ninja Warrior pro, Parker Hewes and I for an inspiring, juicy chat on how being selfish drives your success, both relationally and financially, so that you can let go of guilt and start manifesting more freedom. Parker and I dive into: How abundance, prosperity, and wealth come through “wildly selfish acts” and create a greater capacity to be generous The power that comes from allowing yourself to receive and the impact it has on your entire financial picture Why selfishness with intentionality leads to community-building and healthier relationships How to work through blocks around self-promotion and see it as “enlightened self interest.” Be sure to follow Parker on IG @parkerhewes and learn more about his community Getting Gooder at www.gettinggooder.org Or reach out directly to Parker at hewesparker@gmail.com Ready to embrace your inner selfish and speed up your path to abundance and wealth? Grab a FREE Manifest Money coaching session where I'll walk you step by step through a simple strategy so you can buy back time and reach financial independence.

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What if there were a SIMPLE way to manifest wealth and financial freedom? I have a little secret….(there is!) And it might just be a little easier than you think. Join Google sales expert Adam Coelho and me for an inspiring, honest chat on how to use the practice of envisioning to shift the voice in your head and take advantage of how the brain works to fast-track your way to financial success. Adam and I dive into: The truth about a scarcity mindset and how to use mindfulness to move beyond money stress and toward financial security Adam's simple approach to manifesting any financial outcome you want and what to focus on to speed up your process to financial freedom How anyone can find opportunities and time to create the cash they need to buy back more time  This is a must-watch and important discussion for ANYONE looking to become financially free. Adam's also an easy person to be around which makes talking about money FUN and exciting. Be sure to follow Adam @themindfulfirepodcast on IG.    And grab your free envisioning exercise from Adam at: https://mindfulfire.org/carrie    Ready to say goodbye to those sleepless nights and stress about money? Grab a FREE Manifest Money coaching session where I'll walk you step by step through a simple strategy so you can walk away with a clear path forward on your way to financial freedom. Looking for ways to build financial security? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free Mindset + Clarity Coaching Session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where I help you heal your relationship with money so that you can boost the zeros in your bank account and create lasting wealth.

If you're a parent who feels worried about the financial and emotional impact of video games on your kids, this conversation is for you. Join me and my return guest, Anna Barrow, for a clarifying conversation on some of the hidden benefits (and costs) of video games, and how to use it as a tool of connection. Anna and I discuss: The opportunities to bond with our kids through games and how to use them in a positive way to socialize Overcoming common fear stories around violence, screen time, and addiction to video games Specific financial traps and dangers embedded within video games that can come at a high cost to you and your kids Anna's insights on how to be fully aware of what your kids are exposed to while establishing healthy boundaries This is a must-listen and essential conversation for ANY parent who wants to consciously engage video games with their kids while using it as a tool for connection. Anna is a wealth of wisdom and her insights are both enlightening and powerful. Check out Anna's previous podcast episode, "How to Express Yourself & Find Yourself" Looking for ways to build financial security? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free Mindset + Clarity Coaching Session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where I help you heal your relationship with money so that you can boost the zeros in your bank account and create lasting wealth.

If you're a woman who feels stressed and stuck and can't seem to move past emotional and financial blocks, this conversation is for you. Join sacred womb healer Amy Lee Kaiser and me for a candid conversation on how the patriarchy influences our beliefs and decisions, and how to move BEYOND these barriers. Amy Lee and I dive into: The truth about the unique financial challenges that women face in a man's world, including the gender pay gap and centuries of unpaid labor women have provided What it looks like to heal the feminine - both in mind + body -  in a masculine, patriarchal culture Why your feelings about being held back are NOT your fault and small steps you can do to take your power back  Amy's insights on why women are disallowed in our society to take up space and what you can do to shift out of that A few SIMPLE tips on how to find a feminine guide who GETS you and can support your growth against all odds  This is a must-listen and essential conversation for ANY woman who wants to examine her beliefs on what's possible and how to take up space in a man's world. Amy's also a powerhouse and makes talking about the patriarchy EYE-opening. Be sure to follow Amy Lee on Facebook and book a call with her if you're looking for more support in connecting to the wisdom in your body's sacred womb. Looking for ways to create financial security? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab a ⁠⁠⁠⁠free Mindset + Clarity Coaching Session⁠⁠⁠⁠ where I help you uncover the patterns and stories keeping you stressed about money so that you can boost the zeros in your bank account and create lasting wealth.

There's one thing every client of mine - at every stage of life - wants: more security. You too? I know it's not all that clear sometimes to know the thing you need to do to create security - both financially and emotionally - and there's not a one-size-fits-all answer to how to feel more ease and peace in your mind + body. That's why, this week on the podcast, we're breaking it all down and walking you through exactly how to alchemize fear and insecurity into magnetic confidence.  Confidence coach Ada Undis and I dive into the mindset and somatic practices you can apply today to embody this belief and drive more money, happiness, and success into your life. In episode 39 confidence coach Ada Undis and I unpack:  The easiest place to start the shift from scarcity to abundance and stop letting fear run the show  One of the biggest roles I play for my clients so they can build security from the inside out What I'd check in on if you wanted to rewrite the stories that counteract the lie that you're not enough Why your next best action step might be releasing the old - people, thoughts, behaviors so that you can stop chasing and start manifesting what you want The surprising mindset you can step into to help you show up with the kind of confident energy that grows your income and wealth.   Find Ada at www.fyhappy.com OR IG: @adaundis Claim your 1:1 90-minute powerful conversation from Ada @ https://calendly.com/fyhappy/clearlyconnected Looking for ways to create financial security and grow your wealth? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab a ⁠⁠⁠free Mindset + Clarity Coaching Session⁠⁠⁠ where I help you uncover the patterns and stories keeping you stressed about money so that you can increase the zeros in your bank account and create lasting wealth.

Getting curious is the first step to shifting your money mindset. And the good news is, it's never too late to open your mind and start asking those questions that will lead you to act like a rich person and create wealth, no matter what age you are. In this episode, we're getting real about getting curious and how it drives your success, both financially and relationally, so that you can start feeling at ease with your money and your life. Business owner Chanaye Jackson and I jam on: Why success is the by-product of learning, which is the by-product of curiosity, and how following your own intelligence is the sure way to make you money in the long run How to prevent society from dampening your innate curiosity so that you can connect to your true north and your own power The first place you have to focus your time and energy to shift your money mindset and why mindset is the #1 thing that will expand your success and wealth Find Chanaye at https://swantowncreative.com. Looking for ways to strengthen your relationship with money? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab a ⁠⁠free Mindset + Clarity Coaching Session⁠⁠ where I help you uncover the patterns and stories keeping you stressed about money so that you can increase the zeros in your bank account and feel guilt-free in your spending.

We are all made up of stories.  We carry the stories from our past, from our ancestors, from the messages of society that we internalize.  They create who we are and there is immense power and healing that comes from process of sharing your story. In this episode, I'm joined by former journalist Jane Clark to talk about finding the courage to share your story.   In our conversation, we discuss: The subtle ways women silence themselves which creates a form of violence Subtle ways that women are taught to stay silent from deeply ingrained rules of society How to overcome the “voice of selfishness” and courageously express your story, either in writing or speech How language and words have the power to change the energy of the world Practical ways to release shame and permit yourself to share your story Find Jane at www.storycarriers.com, www.substack.com/@janeclark, or IG @janeclarkauthor Looking for the courage to share your story? ⁠⁠⁠ Grab a ⁠free Mindset + Clarity Coaching Session⁠ where I help you tackle one small challenge to help you get clear on a confident next step.

It's hard to be a human being. Being human means we experience deep, dark moments of pain. But we also get to experience the highest moments of awe and wonder. Join me and my guest Glen Martin Taylor as we tenderly explore how to courageously live an open and vulnerable life.  We discuss the power of opening our hearts (even after years of pain), why vulnerability is not weakness, and how to tap into our genius points of sensitivity to deeply connect.  Listen in and learn how to enter the full spectrum of the human experience. Find Glen on IG at @glentmartictaylor or visit www.glenmartintaylor.com Feeling financially vulnerable?⁠ Grab a free Money Clarity Session where I help you get clear on where exactly to put your money so that you walk away with a map to start your path to financial freedom. Or check out my program, Creating Financial Confidence, to help you build security from the inside out and increase your net worth. 

Sovereignty is about taking control of our choices and creating it in accordance with our highest potential. Join me and my guest Amanda Cogan of the Shake & Shine Wellness as we explore how to step into sovereignty, ways you reclaim your power, and how to assume full ownership of your day-to-day decisions. Listen in and learn how to get into the driver's seat of your life. Find Amanda on IG at @amandacogan or @shakeandshinefest Check out my offering ⁠Connect to Your Core⁠, to learn how to use your body + mind connection to reclaim your state of sovereignty.

When it comes to happiness, we don't get it by some random stroke of luck.  It's a deliberate practice, and it's one you can learn. Join me and my guest Parker Hewes of the Getting Gooder Series as we explore ways that we can teach ourselves to be happy.  Whether rich or poor, old or young, anyone can apply these tips regardless of their circumstances. Listen in and learn how to be just a little (or a lot) more happy. Find Parker on IG at @gettinggooder or www.gettinggooder.org Check out my offering Connect to Your Core, to learn how to use your body + mind connection to experience more happiness.

Are you ready to kick shame to the curb? Join me and my guest and renowned therapist, Deb Hackett, as we tackle head-on and kick shame's ass!  It's time to break free from the chains of guilt and embrace self-empowerment. Tune in now for an inspiring conversation that's all about reclaiming your confidence and living shamelessly. In this episode we cover: * What shame is and where it originated from * The power of vulnerability and how it unravels beliefs of shame * Insidious ways that shame prevents us from living an authentic life * How to change our patterns to create a narrative that is based on self-acceptance * Practical steps you can take to release shame and live a more authentic life Check out Debbie's work: https://www.debrajhackett.com/ Debbie on IG: @debbiehackettconsulting Check out my program, Connect to Your Core, where you can learn how to let go of shame and build a life of confidence.

Join me on this special podcast episode where my guest, Bethany Kurtz, shares her incredible story of what it was like to grow up in and eventually leave a cult.   Through our work together, Bethany has transformed into a woman of wild courage and confidence as she walked away from everything familiar and into the unknown.  She had to literally recreate her life from ground zero and is a true model of what it means to overcome fear and live an authentic, empowered, and independent life.  In this episode we discuss: What life was inside a cult and the ways this environment created psychological harm Bethany's darkest moments and how she overcame them to get to the other side Why choosing yourself and living authentically lead to higher levels of freedom The rewards of confidence that come from not conforming to the conditions of others How to recognize when you might be stuck in a toxic or manipulative situation, and the steps to break free. Check out Connect to Your Core for support in your own journey to freedom.

Boundaries are one of the most essential skills in healthy relationships.  Like an invisible fence around the perimeter of a yard, boundaries establish where your space ends, and someone else's begins. In this episode, I'm joined by best-selling author Ben Crawford to talk about how to set bold boundaries.  Boundaries are the tool we have to teach people how to treat us and yet so many of us struggle to know how to assert them.  Ben and I discuss why they are so important and how to establish and communicate them effectively. In this episode we cover: * How to let go of feeling responsible for other people's emotions * Practical ways to change your patterns and establish better boundaries * How empathy can interfere with our ability to separate from another person * The two-step process of creating a healthy boundary * Why people-pleasing is one of the biggest obstacles to setting boundaries and what to do about it  Check out Ben on YouTube: https://youtu.be/USv244XIfE4 Ben on IG: @3encrawford, @fightfortogether  Read Ben's book, “2,000 Miles Together: The Story of the Largest Family to Hike the Appalachian Trail”  Check out my program, Connect to Your Core, where you can learn to set better boundaries.

Do you struggle to be accepted for who you are? Does it feel like you're hiding behind a mask or squeezed into a box? In my latest podcast, I'm joined by Stacie Walden to talk about the importance of stepping into authenticity.  You'll hear Stacie's courageous journey back to her authentic self and what it took to get there. We discuss why removing our masks and coming out of hiding will ultimately set us free to live a more empowered life. What it means to be truly authentic and how to make the shift toward your true self Simple ways that help you express your true nature and take your power back How removing your masks can build confidence and inner security Why becoming aware of how you suppress yourself can ultimately set you free Practical tips to help you build the courage to let yourself be seen and known by others Find Stacie at: IG @stacielwalden or reach out to her personally at staciewalden@gmail.com Check out my Connect to Your Core program, where I walk you through the process of creating confidence by coming home to your authentic self.

Are you tired of the struggle? In my latest podcast, I'm joined by Amanda Cogan, founder and director of “Shake and Shine Wellness Festivals,” to share the message that - regardless of your circumstances - life can be EASY.  So many of us are taught that we have to struggle to succeed, we have to struggle to be worthy of good things. But we are here to tell you it doesn't have to be that way. In this conversation we discuss: * Ways that we trap ourselves and create prisons when we try to force and control things * How to shift our perception of the challenges we face from “hard” to “easy” * Simple ways to let go of control, open to trust, and quickly get into flow state * How to balance the masculine and feminine energy within each of us and leave “hustle culture” behind  Find Amanda on IG: https://www.instagram.com/amandacoganmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/shakeandshinefest/

Ever wonder how to create something from nothing? Is it really possible to control and manifest the outcomes we want? In my latest podcast, I'm joined by guest and content creator Kelly Thomas to discuss the power of the mind to create our dreams. We unpack what this word means and how to use your thoughts to change your beliefs and ultimately, your outcomes.  We also break down easy ways to begin the process of manifesting more of exactly what you want to see real in your life. In this conversation we discuss: * Why being honest and intentional about what you want is the critical first step of manifestation * How beliefs about yourself and what's possible directly create the outcomes you experience * Personal stories of mini-miracles that we unexpectedly manifested * Practical steps to help you take inspired action steps toward the dream life you desire * How to change your energy and attention to the field of the unknown in order to shift your life in a new direction. Find Kelly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kgracethomas/ Check out my Connect to Your Core Program where I show you how to manifest your dream life, one thought at a time.

Anxiety plagues us all. Over 31% of American adults experience anxiety disorders.  And the root of the cause might be much different than you think. In my latest podcast, I share the latest groundbreaking research around anxiety and how living inauthentically triggers this response in our bodies and minds.  I share my personal story of battling and overcoming anxiety in my late 20s and how I've learned to live a more pleasurable, stress-free life. In this conversation I share: * Why self-betrayal manifests in the form of mental symptoms like anxiety and depression * How suppressing our needs and feelings as children can lead to both mental and physical disease * Two basic needs for survival: attachment and authenticity and why we compromise authenticity in order to attach * Practical steps you can take to live a life of integrity in order to reduce stress and anxiety levels * How to let go of what others think in order to step into your power and promote greater states of wellness Check out my Connect to Your Core Program where I show you how to leave stress and anxiety behind!

Are you living a life with no regrets? Is it full of adventure and novelty, or is it a predictable humdrum routine with little to no excitement? If you're wondering how to optimize your life and live it to the fullest, I invite you to tune into my latest podcast episode. I'm joined by outdoor enthusiast and freedom-seeker, Chris Emick, to talk about how adventure can create some of our most memorable stories. We discuss how it opens us to our authentic selves and our deepest connections, creating a life worth living. In this conversation we discuss... ✨ Why having a playful attitude is imperative for growth as adults and how it paves the way to greater joy ✨ How spontaneous adventure creates the opportunity for higher levels of connection ✨ Practical, easy ideas for ways we can experience the universal language of curiosity ✨ Why nature opens our minds to new questions while expanding our beliefs and awareness ✨ How adventure helps you become alive, tapping into a more authentic awareness of yourself and others Check out Chris's podcast and story here: https://gobucketyourself.com/ Grab my freebie! 5 Steps to Live More Authentically

How do you feel talking to your kids about sex? Squirmish? Awkward? My guess is you likely won't say excited. If you're wondering how to overcome these uncomfortable feelings and confidently communicate to your kids about what a healthy sexuality looks like, then I encourage you to listen in to my latest episode. Sex educator Liza Barnes joins me to dive into creative ideas on how to make this taboo topic easy, natural, and even fun while creating a steadfast connection with your kids in the process. In this conversation we discuss... ✨ Why being open and honest with our kids about healthy sexuality can transform our connection and relationship with them ✨ The impact of NOT having this conversation with our kids and how that can affect their future relationships ✨ Practical, easy ideas for how to open up the discussion and keep light and fun ✨ How to broach the topic of porn and what age is appropriate to tackle it ✨ The long-term benefits of raising sexually liberated kids, both for you and for them Grab my freebie! 5 Steps to Live More Authentically

Do you struggle with anxiety and find it hard to let go of control? If you're caught in this space, wondering how you can open yourself to a more liberated life, then I invite you to tune into my latest episode. Human policy educator Rebekah Sides joins me to share the powerful story of her battle with anorexia and how she overcame her need for control. She opens up about the ways she learned to trust others and herself, which inevitably took her down the path of healing and reconnection. In this conversation we discuss... ✨ Why so many of us are disconnected and isolated, not only from our true needs but from each other ✨ What you can do to release control and let go of the situations and people you hold tightly to ✨ How vulnerability creates the opportunity for others to support us toward love and interdependence ✨ What it looks like live life from a position of trust and openness versus control and fear ✨ How to spot situations - like anorexia - that are self-preserving coping strategies that we think will keep us safe Grab my freebie! 5 Steps to Live More Authentically

Is an abundant life only for the privileged? And what exactly does this word mean? In my latest podcast episode, executive coach Erich Michael and I dive into what it means to attract, open to, and receive a life of abundance. We define what the word means and what holds most people back from creating a richly rewarding life. In this conversation we discuss... What it looks like to communicate from place of scarcity and how to recognize it Why abundance is available to everyone, not just those with privilege Ways to challenge our competitive culture and embrace a more collaborative approach to relationships and wealth How to practice focused gratitude as a way to create an abundant mindset Find Erich here: https://mysummitworks.com/ Grab my freebie! 5 Easy Ways to Cultivate Pleasure

This is one of the most real and vulnerable interviews I've had. My latest podcast episode dives into shame, sexual abuse, and the hero's journey out of an unsafe situation. Join me and my brave guest, Kelly Sundsvold, as she reveals her story of what it was like to suffer sexual abuse at the hands of someone she trusted in her church. She lets us in on how she was shamed for what was done to her, and the pregnancy that resulted. She tells us what it was like as she was forced to put her child up for adoption and the way she ultimately left a toxic religious community in order to reclaim her authentic self. In this conversation we discuss... - The importance of finding a safe person to validate your experience in order to fully accept yourself - How to pinpoint gaslighting so that you can better listen to yourself and what's right for you - Why psychological safety is the number one thing that allows a person to access their authenticity and build a foundation of self-worth - How to access the courage to leave a toxic situation that is keeping you stuck and small Find Kelly here: https://www.goldbear.media/services and on IG: https://www.instagram.com/goldbear.media/ Grab my freebie! 5 Easy Ways to Cultivate Pleasure

Are you tired of the way politics, religion, covid, and gender separate us from each other? Every time you turn on the news, you can feel the drama, the fear, and the anger that comes from these polarizing topics. If you're interested in tuning in to another way to live, one where love rises up and overrides everything that divides us, then listen in to my latest podcast episode with my guest and medicine woman, Vianny Pena, where we discuss how to choose love over fear. Listen for an inspired conversation around… How to be in the present moment, leading your decisions with your heart versus your head What it looks like when we choose fear versus love and ways to actively let go of fears How to have boundaries and maintain the balance of loving yourself while also loving others How choosing love sparks feelings of pleasure and opens your perception to abundance Ideas on how to detach from anger and sadness and open to more love and connection Check out Vianny on IG @carparoja.atabeyra and @caminitodecolor Grab my freebie, 5 Easy Ways to Cultivate Pleasure for simple steps to start feeling more joy, bliss, and freedom!

Sometimes the youngest people have the wisest words. In my latest podcast episode, 16-year-old Anna Barrow joins me to talk about why we need to have the freedom to creatively express who we are to the world. It's about leaving a world of conformity, bravely choosing the path of authenticity and the rewards that come from that choice. In this discussion we explore: What happens between childhood and adulthood that compromises our ability to be who we are How to build an internal sense of safety and validation before taking the risk to put yourself out there Why it takes courage to choose to stand out in your own unique way How every form of self-expression has a creative element that can lead to pleasure and satisfaction Grab my freebie, 5 Easy Ways to Cultivate Pleasure for simple steps to start feeling better in your mind and body.

Do you feel safe to fully be yourself? Do you feel the freedom to ask bigger questions that challenge the status quo? If you're caught in this space, wondering how you can live a more authentic, empowered life, then I invite you to take a listen to this episode. Brad Klausman joins me to share his inspiring story of leaving a religious system when he and his daughter were ostracized after she came out as LBGTQ+. He shares what it was like to find a world of freedom on the other side of that brave step. In this conversation we discuss… ✨How fear, control, and the pursuit of power keep us repressed, disconnected, and suppressed within our societal systems ✨Practical ways we can become more collectively inclusive as a culture ✨How to access the courage to change and take your power back ✨Ways to set yourself up to take risks as you consider exiting toxic work or relationship environments See Brad's work here: https://coaching-consultants.com/ Follow Brad on IG @brad.lifecoach Comment for my freebie - How to Clearly Communicate Boundaries - to help you take a stand and find more freedom for yourself and your relationships.

Even in 2022, misogyny STILL exists. This topic sparks extra passion in me because I witness women every day who feel stuck, afraid, and unable to speak out against the injustice they experience. And once you see it, you can't UNSEE it. In my latest podcast episode, I'm joined by powerhouse Diana Merriam of the Econome Conference to have a fiery discussion about misogyny and the patriarchal beliefs that keep women small and in passive positions of silence. In this conversation we discuss… * Subtle forms of discrimination against women that we may not be aware of * Ways that we as women are complicit in the system of patriarchy * How society tends to emphasize a woman's value solely based on her appearance and caregiving roles * How to set yourself up to take risks and exit toxic work or relationship environments * Ways to keep an open heart and call out the bullshit with compassion and curiosity To join Diana's community and party about money, click here: https://economeconference.com/#sign-up Or follow her on @economecon And grab my freebie, Dare to Desire, to learn ways to have more passion, pleasure, and purpose in your life!

There's a type of woman best described as a Queen… And you likely know at least a few of them. A Queen is a woman who can walk into any space, whether it's a meeting room or a ballroom… And own it. Her presence inspires respect. Her conviction shapes the world around her. And her very existence shatters the ridiculous notion that a woman shouldn't speak up. Or be too loud. Or that she should please anyone else before herself. But true Queens are not born: they're made by courageous women who dare to embrace their full personal and feminine power. Tune into my this episode where Amanda Cogan joins me to ignite the Queen energy in you. Leave self-doubt and insecurity behind and emerge with your own crown, and a clearer path toward your wildest dreams. Check out Amanda's Shake & Shine Wellness Festival Download my free ebook to discover MORE for your life! --> Dare to Desire

Please yourself? Well, that sounds a little selfish, doesn't it?! Selfish in the best sense of the word. This conversation is for those who struggle to prioritize their needs above others and may not know how to shift their default mode to one where they know how to put your oxygen mask on first. In this episode, I'm joined by life coach Leslie Brooks to discuss ways to bring pleasure to your life while disrupting codependent patterns that keep relationships stuck and enmeshed. You'll learn better ways to set boundaries so that you can feel less victimized, more worthy, and feeling oh-so-good with your life and loved ones. Check out Leslie's website! www.massagebook.com/biz/Lesliebrookslmt Download my free resource for help setting boundaries ---> How to Clearly Communicate Boundaries

Are you a woman who wishes she had more money? Ever wonder why the gender pay gap is the way it is? In this episode, I get the chance to interview inspirational entrepreneur, Jessica Johnson, founder of the 6-figure writing agency, Buzzworthy Content. She and I discuss the cultural reasons why women have been financially under-resourced and ways we can empower each other to start creating the impact we wish to see in the world. The influential effect we can make as women with this powerful tool is far-reaching, greater than we might ever imagine. Jessica's FREE Copywriter Starter Kit: click here! Her website: https://www.hijessicajohnson.com/ IG: https://instagram.com/hijessicajohnson

Ever stop to think - whose thoughts are you REALLY thinking? It turns out, there's a very real hidden cost of conformity. In this episode, I'm joined by Bethany Myers to talk about the importance of becoming a critical thinker and how we can teach our kids to be free thinkers and autonomous agents. She shares her story of what it was like to let go of handed-down beliefs and how she started boldly using her voice. This conversation illustrates that when you come to your own conclusions, you come to a new level of freedom. Download my free ebook to discover MORE for your life! --> Dare to Desire Ebook

If you are on the edge of a decision, afraid to go all in, then you won't want to miss this episode. I'm honored to have the chance to chat with world expedition leader, Marieke Egan, about what it's like to live a bold existence. She leads an extraordinary life of risk and reward, taking leaps of faith and achieving all the gold for stepping into the unknown. Marieke has become a leader in her industry and she and I discuss lessons we've learned on how to build confidence, redefine security, and create a story of a richly satisfying, abundant life. I am certain you will grasp her electric energy in this conversation. Check out more from Marieke at: https://coaching.mariekesmindexpedition.com/

This podcast episode will be for some, but not for others. It's a conversation for those who are ready to leave - or have already left - a faith system that no longer fits them. It's for anyone who doesn't feel the freedom to ask bigger questions in the midst of their tribe or community. It might be for those who feel limited or stuck in their current situation. It's for those who feel called to leave, but are afraid they may lose everything in the process. If this sounds like you, I'm confident this story will give you hope. Join me and the brave soul-seeking-question-asker Leah Helbling, as she and I discuss what it was like to completely exit our faith systems, leave everything behind, and reclaim a richer, more authentic set of beliefs that has opened up an entirely new world of possibilities. Click here to check out Leah's podcast, "Women Beyond Faith": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-beyond-faith/id1441232338

Want to know a way to reduce division, bridge gaps between political parties, and resolve conflict in your relationships? Get curious. Curiosity involves asking questions while staying humble. It creates the opportunity to become aware of others and expand our minds about what we believe. There is tremendous power in approaching someone with the desire to learn and understand. I believe it can end wars and create a type of unity that creatively and collaboratively solves some of the world's biggest problems. The good news is that the curiosity we may have lost from our youth can be reclaimed. Tune in to this episode to find out how.

Gender is a hot topic these days. There's a lot of shifting with gender as new language and words to describe how a person identifies oneself expands every day. Non-binary, transgender, cisgender, agender… For a culture that's used to thinking in binary terms - black and white, male and female, this or that - it can feel confusing as the way we've previously understood something is shaken up. In this episode, I'm joined by singer/songwriter Kami Crawford to explore this sensitive subject. I believe Kami's story of becoming non-binary will open your mind, bringing more understanding and inclusion to those who identify differently than we might. Find Kami's Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5CAPlXCNFbs1eaSauldkG0?si=seNlAc4uRHqGinAd6oAIGQ Reach Kami on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kamicrawford/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightforTogether (view the documentary “Marathon Boy”)

Are you familiar with the best-selling book "The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying?" The Top 3 were: "I wish I hadn't worked so hard." "I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends." "I wish I had let myself be happier." In America, there's a productivity imperative that's always nagging us to work work work and “make something of ourselves.” But dying people rarely look back at their lives and wish they'd spent more time rat-racing. Instead, we wish we had prioritized PLAY and authentic pursuits with the people we loved. Play is just plain fun, but there are also scientific reasons that show how vital it is to our well-being. Psychology studies suggest that flirting, humor, imagination, sports, and other forms of play spark positive emotions, creativity, engagement, relationships, and achievement. In this episode, senior tech advisor and life adventurer Jason Yamnitz joins me to have a light-hearted chat about why play is so important as adults, how to let go of the serious side of work and start experiencing life as the adventure we believe it's supposed to be.

How often do you put yourself out there in your relationships? Kinda scary, right? It turns out that vulnerability is a mark of a true leader, both in personal and professional spaces. It requires a certain kind of bravery to be the one to initiate that first step. But it also creates the potential to break down barriers and psuedo-images while connecting us to each other's humanity. In this episode, transition coach Valeria Degiovanni joins me to chat about the evidence that supports the benefits of being vulnerable and how to access the courage to be a leader and the one to take that first step.

When you hear the word SELFISH, what does it spark in you? Is it indulgence? Excess? Overconsumption? Many people in our culture have come to associate the word with a negative understanding, likely stemming from our puritanical roots. But what if there's another way to look at it where we start by prioritizing ourselves - not from a place of fear or greed - but from one where we satisfy our needs BEFORE giving to others. In this episode, Transformational Coach Michelle Cordy and I attempt to reframe the word selfish and look at it in the BEST sense of the word. And in doing so, ironically we end up reducing the compulsion to overindulge because we have filled our cup up first, allowing a more sustainable way to give and love others.

Have you ever lied before? (This isn't a trick question…) Every one of us has likely lied, (guilty!

Are you ready for a new approach to education? Many people are hungry for something other than a one-size-fits-all model of teaching. One that supports each child's unique intelligence and drive for curiosity. A model that offers an environment where exploration, critical thinking, and creative expression are welcome and encouraged. In this interview with veteran Montessori educator Josh Shanklin, he and I reimagine education and a learning experience for our children where they can thrive. This discussion is full of insights on human development and innovative possibilities for what education might look like instead, both inside and outside the classroom.

What's the story you've written about yourself? About your life? Is it one worth telling? We all have stories that provide meaning and create our realities - but are these stories serving you? In this episode, Karen Light of Studio Light Illustration joins me as we discuss how our identities get wrapped up in the narratives we write about ourselves. Karen shares her journey of an unexpected pregnancy that quickly led to a painful miscarriage. She talks about the grief that came with it and how she was able to let go of the story attached to this experience in order to make space for a new chapter to be written.

How does the trauma we carry from childhood impact our thoughts and behaviors as adults? Unresolved trauma can manifest in ways that negatively affect our lives and relationships and disconnect us from ourselves. In this episode, Deb Emick (author of "The Other Side of Perfect") and I talk about what it looks like to heal your trauma, break old patterns, and recover who you are as a more authentic, liberated, and reconnected person.

Is it true that placing yourself in the backseat is the best route to loving others? Where does self-sacrifice fit into this equation? This topic has plenty of gray areas and no definitive answer, but in this episode my guest Amanda Cogan and I dive in to discuss and explore the other side of the coin: prioritizing yourself as a more wholistic, sustainable approach to true and lasting love.

What do you do when you've gone on an incredible date and the person doesn't call you after? Should you wait around, move on, or reach out for an explanation? Valeria DeGiovanni joins us to discuss the best ways to respond to these confusing dating scenarios that will help you walk away feeling more clear, confident, and empowered, regardless of whether they stick around or not.