Get Big Out Loud with Kari: Living the Complex, Funny, & Beautiful Ride of Life

Have you ever felt like you're trying to manage everything, and still falling short? The overwhelming mental load, the guilt when things slip through the cracks, the frustration of never being able to do it all? I call that Fighting the Ocean, the exhausting struggle of trying to control the uncontrollable. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll explore what drives us to keep swimming against impossible tides and how a mindset shift can help us reclaim our energy, refocus our efforts, and find greater peace of mind. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

Every day, our interactions with other people, both formal and casual, shape the world around us. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we explore what it means to show up to these interactions wholeheartedly: bringing presence, intention, and integrity to even the most ordinary moments. Discover how your everyday choices can create meaningful ripple effects in your life and the lives of others. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

Whether it's to people, passions, or purpose, meaningful connections are what give our lives depth and direction. When we engage with people or activities we truly love or commit to work that aligns with our values, we tap into a sense of purpose that fuels resilience, creativity, and joy. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll explore why meaningful connections matter so much, how they shape our experiences, and what we can do to cultivate more of them in our everyday lives. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

The ability to hold competing ideas is a remarkable strength of the mind. Have you ever felt anxious, yet still experienced gratitude? Felt fear, but also love? Or felt resistant while also finding peace? In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll explore the idea of holding opposites, how we can simultaneously accept multiple truths without canceling out the other, and how holding these opposites can lead to deeper self-awareness, personal growth, and emotional resilience Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

The political landscape is evolving every day, affecting everything from the economy to social justice to the future of democracy. With so much happening so quickly, how do we begin to make sense of it all? How do we manage the constant flow of change and complexity? In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we'll dive into how today’s political climate is shaping our world and explore how to get the support we need to navigate this ever-changing environment. Most importantly, we’ll discuss how we can use our voices and platforms to amplify the issues that matter most. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

Baby New Year has long been a symbol of fresh beginnings, representing the endless possibilities that come with the start of a new year. While many of us feel excited about what lies ahead, we also experience the social pressure to set ambitious resolutions, make dramatic changes, or embrace a "new year, new you" mentality. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll explore how to ease into the new year with a Baby New Year mindset, taking ‘baby steps’ through small, realistic actions that can help us move forward with more confidence and less stress. Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV_0DKq_in4

In theater, the phrase ‘set the stage’ refers to preparing the scene with sets and props so that everything is ready for the actors. It’s about creating the right conditions for the performance to unfold, and it can significantly impact both the success of the production and the audience’s experience. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll explore how we can ‘set the stage’ in our own lives by creating the conditions that will help us thrive and influence our success. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

In the wake of the US election results, many Americans are left wondering: What now? How do we process our emotions, manage the anxiety, and confront our fears about the future? In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll explore strategies and insights to help navigate this uncertain time.

In our seventh episode of our ongoing series, "Secrets of High VIBE™ Wellness", we welcome our special guest, Kari Knutson to share in our discussion, "The Secrets of High VIBE™ Emotional Wellness." Throughout this series, Elisa V and Dr. Pat have examined how to live a high vibrational life in the various dimensions of the wellness wheel. This week, our show co-hosted with Dr. Pat Baccili, will feature how to achieve High VIBE™ wellness as it relates to our feelings and emotions. Discussion points will include how to tune into your feelings so that you can understand, manage and express them in a productive manner to be better equipped to adapt to any of life’s changes and cope with stress. As a seasoned training consultant, professional speaker, therapist, storyteller and podcast host of Get Big Out Loud, Kari Knutson, MA is an expert in the field of emotional intelligence and human development. Kari takes psychology “off the couch” and brings it to the people in her quintessential engaging, humor-forward programs and impactful coaching sessions.

How can we maintain our balance in a world that feels unstable? Between political, social, and environmental issues on a macro level and professional and personal concerns on a micro level, it’s no wonder many people feel like they’re on shaky ground. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll explore ideas for finding stability while navigating life's challenges. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

The phrase "work smarter, not harder" might make us feel like we need to dive into the latest productivity hacks, explore Inbox Zero strategies, or meticulously schedule our time for peak efficiency. But sometimes, we end up chasing after productivity tricks when what we really need is to question if our efforts are reaching a point of diminishing returns. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we'll explore what happens when our efforts fall short of our expectations and share strategies for getting back on track. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

When we need directions, we consult a map; when building a house, we rely on a blueprint; and when preparing a meal, we follow a recipe. Each of these tools helps us navigate from a starting point to a destination. But what resources can we turn to when faced with difficult decisions, uncertainty, or a lack of direction? In this episode of ‘Get Big Out Loud’, we'll explore the tools and strategies available to help guide us through life's challenges. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll talk about the case for travel and the important things we can learn in the process.Whether visiting a new part of town, going on a trip to a different state, or traveling to another country, when we travel it does something to us. Whether the experience is positive, negative, or somewhere in between, travel has an impact. In addition to seeing new things and having unique experiences, there is an element of travel that helps us gain insight into ourselves and deepen our awareness of others. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

Have you ever said yes to doing something and immediately regretted it because you wished you had said no? Do you find that sometimes you are acting from a place of obligation but have lost the meaning of why? Do you get distracted by other people’s priorities and wonder why you are not reaching your own goals? In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll explore different ideas that will help you say ‘yes’ to yourself, help you act from a place of purpose, and keep you focused on your goals. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

Many of us spend a lot of time managing things like our time, our money, our emotions, and our ever-loving to-do lists. In the face of all this managing, have you ever felt overwhelmed or exhausted? Or that instead of managing these things, they might be managing you? In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll explore how we can bring awareness to the ways in which we manage our lives to see if there is room for new opportunities in the way we think and act that can bring us less stress and more ease. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

Why is it so hard to change, to try new things, or to take action on things we say we want to do? It might be because we are afraid, or because we have unrealistic expectations, or because we think that if we can’t do it perfectly, we won’t do it at all. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll explore how fear, expectations, and perfectionism keep us in the status quo and share ideas for how to reframe our thinking so that we can Get Big in meaningful and important ways! Watch live link https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

When we want to buy something we use money, when we want to build a relationship, solve a problem, or make a decision, we use trust. Trust is defined as, ‘a firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something’. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll explore the concept of trust and how valuable it is as a form of currency. A currency that you can’t keep in your bank account, but one that is priceless.

In this episode of Get Big Out Loud the question, “Can I be honest with you?” is a setup to a hard truth. What makes it hard for us to tell the truth?

Our brains seem to be hard-wired to look for meaning. We interpret all kinds of situations and objects with a focus on what they mean. Driving a certain car, having a particular handbag, or jewelry from a specific store can mean something about a person's status. Walking under a ladder or breaking a mirror can mean ‘bad luck’ while finding a four-leaf clover or hanging up a horseshoe can mean ‘good luck’. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll explore ideas around meaning making, discuss the purpose of meaning, and to what degree meaning has value.

Between November and January, we celebrate many holidays in the United States. These celebrations can bring joy and fulfillment as well as stress and overwhelm. There are usually high expectations along with more obligations, time with people we may not see that often, and opportunities for strong emotions to arise. All of which can take us from calm to overwhelmed in a matter of moments. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we ll talk about the tipping point of the holiday season, share ideas for how to find balance in the chaos, and tangible ways to realistically enjoy this time of year.

Striving, doing, and achieving, are built into our cultural values. We should always be on , going the extra mile , and giving 110% . Sometimes all this productivity gets confused with our worthiness, as if the number of things checked off our to-do list equates to how much value we have. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we ll explore our ideas around worthiness and what it means to be enough. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/1qKXWWaxz7k

Going through an average day means interacting with all kinds of people. In those interactions, there is an element of give and take, meaning that some people will be of service to you, and other times you will be of service to others. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we will explore the get/give dynamic in more detail and talk about what can happen when we become more conscious of all the profound ways we are not only connected to each other but also in the ways that we can serve each other. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/IePILYCbj7c

In a world filled with distractions, stress, and the busyness of life, nature offers us a reprieve, an opportunity to find solace, to reconnect with ourselves and the broader world around us. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud we ll talk about the benefits of being in nature, what it can teach us, and ideas for connecting with nature no matter where you live.

In our culture, there is a strong focus on striving to meet expectations. These expectations come from many different sources such as society, our families, social media, and marketing. They are usually centered around ideas of who we are supposed to be which can conflict with the reality of who we really are. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we will explore how our self-concept is influenced by these expectations. We will also share ideas for living a life that is centered around authenticity.

There is a false narrative that many people carry around with them related to time. The narrative is that time has somehow run out for them and it s too late to start something new, make a change, or try that thing they ve always wanted to try. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we ll explore the ideas we have about time, what we really mean when we say it s too late , and what is possible when we turn it s too late into I m just getting started . https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

Many of us prize the trait of being independent. We use the concept of pull yourself up by your bootstraps to mean do it on your own, figure it out for yourself, and do what it takes to make it happen. While this attitude can seem motivating, there is another perspective worth exploring. The perspective of interdependence. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we ll talk about the important ways we are connected to each other and the benefits of recognizing how much we need other people and how much other people need us. Watch Live (transformationtalkradio.com) https://youtu.be/AGJDGxXsIWA

In an achievement-based society, it seems as if we should always be working on a goal, improving ourselves, or figuring out what s next. Whether the pressure to achieve is external or internal, many of us have a hard time stopping to appreciate what we have accomplished or recognize how far we have come. As soon as we reach a goal, it can be difficult to stop and simply enjoy the moment instead of being tempted to think, What s next? . In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we ll explore the pitfalls of perpetual achievement as well as what it means to feel satisfied. Watch https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

Our attributes, personality traits, and preferences are all parts of what make us unique. Add to that our emotions at any given time, our age and stage in life, as well as societal, and global issues that are impacting us and you ve got a very complex person. Knowing who you are, what you believe, and why you act the way you do are important parts of your self-concept. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we ll discuss self-concept and ideas for getting to know ourselves in ways that will help us to better navigate our lives, manage change, and be more fulfilled. Watch https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

Have you ever had an experience where someone said or did something that made you feel taken care of or they used their skill-set to help you do something you couldn t do on your own? Maybe they took the time to help you with something that was difficult for you, but easy for them. Sometimes in these situations, people will say out loud, I got you and other times they simply show the I got you attitude in their actions. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud , we ll explore the ripple effects of I got you and how we can use this idea to positively impact others. Watch https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

Beginning something new or starting something again, like a project you began but didn t finish, can be difficult. Sometimes just getting to the starting point of an endeavor is harder than actually doing the thing we say we want to do. In order to get from where we are to where we want to be, it is necessary to fight against our own inertia and habitual behaviors as well as address big feelings like overwhelm and failure. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we will talk about the process of starting and how we can use our conscious mind and the power of courage to help us go from thinking about doing something to actually doing it. Watch https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

Now that we are a few days into the new year, the pressure to make resolutions, articulate goals, find your mission, live your vision, and change your life is on! There is an allure to the ideas around having a clean slate, a fresh start, and new opportunities that are hallmarks of this time of year. There is also some level of disenchantment with the process that says do it in January and do it big or do it never. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud we ll talk about resolutions, goal setting, and achievement and discuss how we can start this new year with less pressure, more realistic expectations, and greater opportunities for long-term growth. Watch Live on FB https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

We all have situations in our lives where we lose. We lose opportunities, relationships, arguments, motivation and most of us have even lost our keys at some point. When we think about loss it s natural to get swept up into big emotions. Sometimes these emotions are so strong that they feel overwhelming, or we try to deny them by saying 'it wasn't that big of a deal', or we rationalize them as right/wrong, good/bad. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud we ll talk about how identifying and utilizing our emotions can help us process loss in meaningful ways and how we can actually learn through the loss. https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to defer to other people when making decisions? From simple things like what you want to eat for dinner or which movie you want to watch to bigger things like what career you want to pursue and how you want to live your life. Sometimes we defer to others because we are being flexible, while other times our flexibility is really our indecisiveness in disguise. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we ll explore the concepts of flexibility and decisiveness and how understanding the difference can help us make thoughtful, conscious, and honest decisions. https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

The word change can elicit a variety of emotions - we might be excited about the possibility of change, anxious about what a change will mean, or dreading a change we know will eventually happen. While change is inevitable, many of us struggle with change and how to cope with the emotions of change. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud we will discuss the process of change, identify the barriers that make it difficult to change and explore tangible ideas for how to not just survive but actually thrive through change.

It can be exciting to think about trying new things like the class you ve always wanted to take, the experience you ve dreamt about having, or the relationship you would like to build. Despite the initial excitement, have you ever noticed how many times curiosity, interest, hope, and excitement are squashed and replaced by fear long before you even take action towards trying something new? Why is it so hard to try new things? In this episode of Get Big Out Loud we ll take a deep dive into what keeps us in the status quo and share ideas to help you try new things with confidence.

There are some realities in our world that are painful to take in and difficult to live with. In the face of adversity, chaos, and change it is sometimes easier to numb ourselves, disengage from taking action on issues we care about, or resign ourselves to feeling helpless. The byproduct of this way of living is that we also lose hope. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud we will explore ideas for cultivating and protecting hope in uncertain times. We ll also talk about how hope can act as a bridge between the realities we experience and the world as we wish it could be. Watch/ Listen https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

Most people have experienced feeling anxious at some point in their lives, whether it was from taking a test, trying something new, or making a big decision. Anxiety is a feeling of unease, worry, fear, or dread but not everyone gets anxious about the same things or experiences it in the same way. Why? In this episode of Get Big Out Loud we are talking all about anxiety. We ll explore the different ways we experience anxiety, ideas for how to manage it, and ways we can actually use anxiety to help us grow. Watch/Listen https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

Saying goodbye is something we do repeatedly over the course of our lives. We say goodbye to experiences, things, jobs, people, pets, relationships, homes, and loved ones. We have goodbyes that are planned and ones that are unexpected. We have the short, see you later goodbyes, the emotional until we meet again goodbyes, and the final, this is the last time I ll see you goodbyes. While we know that saying goodbye is a part of life, it is often a difficult and emotional process. Why is it so hard to say goodbye? In this episode of Get Big Out Loud we ll talk about the concept of goodbye, ideas to help with letting go, and how we can learn the art of a good goodbye. https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

In a society that runs on goals, achievement, and status it can be difficult to stop all the doing and appreciate the being . Specifically, to acknowledge where you are on the journey while at the same time appreciating the progress you ve made and how far you have come. For many of us, it is difficult to recognize and appreciate our progress because we are so focused on the end goal. We may think that if we haven t reached the goal yet or done everything perfectly then we haven t been successful. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we ll talk about bringing awareness to the all or nothing mindset around achievement that keeps us from acknowledging our progress, appreciating the journey, and enjoying all small successes along the way. https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

Some people are calling this current time of change, the New Normal however navigating it can feel anything but normal. What do we do when things that used to feel normal don t feel that way anymore? Can we really go back to the way things were? Even if we could, would we want to? In this episode of Get Big Out Loud we ll explore how we are reevaluating the ways we experience life in this new time of change. Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

The news is full of some awful things right now and we can find ourselves overwhelmed and triggered by the constant access we have to information. In a time of heightened emotions and very tangible stressors, how do we safeguard our mental health? How can we cultivate our capacity to be resilient? And how do we cope? In this episode of Get Big Out Loud well talk about building resilience during difficult times. Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

There is so much striving in our goal-oriented, achievement-driven culture that it can be difficult to mentally and physically stop and be in the present. Many of us are chasing a future where we are waiting for certain things to happen so that we can finally feel happy, worthy, successful, satisfied, or beautiful. However the closer we get to the future, the more elusive those feelings seem. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we ll explore ideas to consciously use present moment thinking so that we can reflect on the past, strive towards the future, and at the same time appreciate the present. Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/