Girl Get Woke

Welcome to Girl Get Woke! Today I want to send you a little reassurance and a little kick in the pants to get you to take back control over your own feelings and your own life.   Other people and other things going on around you are outside of you. I know anxiety is real and I know circumstances are hard, but let me show you how to insulate yourself. Your self esteem and your peace are YOURS.   Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

Welcome to the podcast today! In Episode 30 I'm talking about what it feels like to come out of a season of heavy emotions. Sometimes the anxiety and worry hit us again a second time and that might result in... "add to cart." Right?! OK, let's dive in!   I also want to walk you through the self analysis journal that Rachel Hollis offers because it's so important to give ourselves grace as we are looking back over the last 90 days. Let me show you the kind of self-talk that is healthy so you can see what you might want to learn about yourself over the last little while and effect ways to move forward from here.   And by the way, if you love historical fiction I have a book recommendation for you. Check out The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd and please let me know what you think. I have just LOVED it.   Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

Welcome to our very first Girl Get Woke INTERVIEW! Today I'm joined by my wonderful sister-in-law. I want you to get to hear her inspiring take on coping with traumatic life events. If this is your first episode of Girl Get Woke I'll catch you up! My brother is recovering from brain surgery and my sister-in-law and I have been hanging in there together!   Today we talk about: How to give and receive support in trauma How daily to-do lists keep us sane during hard times How to make anything fun And, why it's hard to say goodbye after trauma bonding   Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/  

Girl Get Woke Episode 28! Thanks for tuning in! Today I want to share how wonderful it can be to look at your life and find the silver lining. I'm in awe.   Last week my brother had terrible nerve pain, a traumatic seizure, and surgery to remove a brain tumor. I say this in the podcast, but it bears repeating here: Isn't that bananas?   But we found a lot of peace when we looked for the blessings: My brother was able to be seen by the right doctors on the same day of the seizure. His doctor came to his house to show him the MRI results the very next day (on a Saturday!). And, thankfully, the surgeon said the procedure couldn't have gone any better. These examples and countless others were signs of love during a really hard time.   What else are we even here for if not to love and feel loved.   I'm so humbled by this last year because I'm reminded that God has so much good packaged together with the hard things.   I am so speechless. I'm so thankful to my incredible support system. My team members at work, my friend and family: you know who you are. Thank you!   Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

Thanks for tuning in today! I'm talking about a huge command decision I made for my shelter-at-home experience this May. You might want to consider a May goal for yourself if you're turning to certain less-than-healthy sources of excitement a little too often. Just a thought. Mainly my message today is that I the world needs you just the way you are. Not everyone is going to love us, but there are plenty of people out there who are looking for someone just like us! Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

Welcome to Girl Get Woke! Today I'm just dropping in with a little dose of encouragement and tips for how to make today awesome! I'm taking about the growth we may be going through during the pandemic and how to tap into the things we are ready for. Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

I'm back, girls! I'm so glad to be here with you again.  On the show today I'm breaking down this current health crisis for us, because we are still in the middle of it, and we're starting to wonder if things will ever go back to normal. I'm going over what it has meant for me to be "grounded" and what I've come to appreciate about it. There ARE ways to make the most of it, and I'm here to tell you how to keep your eye on the aspects you CAN control. Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

Are you feeling the weight of the world right now? This is hard. There is so much that is out of our control and we feel anxiety about it, but today I'm focusing on things we can do. I want to talk to you about a journaling technique that is really effective in these kinds of situations. I also want to share some super-helpful tips for dealing with the mental and emotional ripple effects that we're seeing in the wake of this pandemic. I'm talking about using Zoom to connect with friends, sticking to a schedule and harnessing the power of accomplishments to battle the blues. Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

Listen in to learn how to make the most of this very crazy time!  Whether you're sick, worried, scared or just bored Kelly has some amazing ideas that will help you ride this out and really take every opportunity available to you. Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

Ladies, thanks for tuning in today to Girl Get Woke! I know everything is completely upside down right now and I just want to offer my love and encouragement. Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! It's a fun, light read this month! https://girlgetwoke.com/

Today on the podcast I'm encouraging you to join me in the greatest little happiness hack! I have gained so joy from this activity and it's virtually free and easy to do. I'm talking about developing photos that you love, holding them in yours hands and hanging them on your walls! Reflect on the wonderful experiences you've had and the special people in your life.  Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

Welcome to Episode 20 of Girl Get Woke! I'm dedicating our show today to this beautiful phase called mid-life. Tune in to hear mid-life survival necessities! This can be the greatest phase of our life. We don't care what anyone else thinks about us anymore. To make the most of it we need to stay connected. Let me tell you how to find yourself when you get lost and how to ask for help! Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

Welcome to the podcast today. I appreciate you tuning in! Let's dive in. Today we're confronting the fear of the ordinary. I know we all try so hard to be good enough and I've learned that excellence, to any degree, comes from accepting who we are and where we are FIRST. Love yourself for the ordinary woman you are and the ordinary way you dress and the ordinary way you live... And THAT sets you free to go be extraordinary.  Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

Love is in the air! Today in honor of Valentine's Day week, let's crack the code on relationships. Healthy relationships result from being able to identify how you feel and communicate those feelings. I want to point out some truths that I noticed in the movie Marriage Story because while things may seem simple observing someone else's relationship from the outside, the inner workings of a marriage are very sensitive to the amount of effort being put in. Life can be beautiful and we can always make our relationships just a little bit better. Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

Hello and welcome to Girl Get Woke Episode 17! Today I want to talk about a few truths that can improve our joy. I'm talking about things like celebrating small victories. I'm talking about cultivating internal praise. And most of all, I'm talking about starting NOW. If not now, when? This is your time to start feeling amazing! Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

Nothing zaps motivation like anxiety. Today I'm opening up about my struggle with anxiety and the ways I take care of myself. I've noticed that anxiety makes it nearly unbearable for me to do the exact things that will help me feel better. So, I'm gentle with myself and I re-start as often as I need to. Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

Today we are breaking the loop! Think back to Therapy 101. You have a thought, then you have a feeling about that thought, then you act based on that feeling. We do this all day long. I think, it's time to at least look at our thoughts and feelings so we can catch ourselves in this loop. We're pulling in topics like endurance athletics, overcoming trauma, and making progress toward happiness.  Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! Sunday night on Facebook is our live event. See you there! https://girlgetwoke.com/

As time is just flying by the concept of a Bucket List has been on my mind. I'm not just thinking about a "cool" checklist of "cool" things. My bucket list and your bucket list should be about experiences that push us outside of our comfort zone. I'm talking about things you've wanted to do, but you haven't because they're a little scary. I'm talking about expanding the kind of person you are. Thanks for listening today. Be sure to head over to the website to join our book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

Let's talk about the actual ups and downs of goal keeping. We're one week into the new year and I'm remembering now how the motivation factor plays a huge role in goal fulfillment.  I can tell you that so far I've hit some obstacles. I'm still figuring out how to work around those obstacles and how to conjure up motivation. What I also know, however, is that I'm doing better than I would be doing without these goals, so I'm going to keep trying. I'm proud to know that I'm doing it all for the right reasons and not just to hustle or impress. I'll keep you posted! Thanks for tuning in with me today. Be sure to head over to my website to join my book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

We couldn't be more ready for a fresh start. No matter when you're listening to this episode today can be your first day! I'm not going to talk to you about resolutions. Instead I want to talk to you about comfort vs. discomfort. The challenge with forming good habits is that they require a little discomfort, maybe just at the beginning or maybe every time. Listen in for some great tips from Mel Robbins and exciting announcements about my plans to connect with you on Facebook Live! Thanks for tuning in with me today. Be sure to head over to my website to join my book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

I'm here to tell you that my heart is so full this year. I have a lot of love and I'm so grateful, but honestly, I'm feeling a lot of loss, too. There's this thick melancholy all around me and I know I'm not alone. This is part of the human condition; I know some of you are feeling it, too. Let's talk about grief a little bit and then joy so we can lift each other up this holiday season. Thanks for tuning in with me today. Be sure to head over to my website to join my book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

I am making two main commitments in 2020: Health and Connection. I asked myself what was completely within my control and I decided just to focus on those things. So, I'm going to make some simple health goals that are totally doable and I'm going to show up for you everyday on Facebook Live. I really want you to know that I'm here as a support for you.  Let's help each other feel our best! Thanks for tuning in with me today. Be sure to head over to my website to join my book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

Even though you'll be the same you when the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, there's just something powerful about a fresh start. Next year can be amazing! We just have to begin with intention and continue with follow-through. Listen in for some inspiration! I want to share a 2019 Reflection Sheet with you that Joanna Gaines made that I totally loved. It's here on my website: https://girlgetwoke.com/ Thanks for tuning in with me today. Be sure to head over to my website to join my book club!  

You could be doing everything right: showing up for yourself, showing up for those around you, and you still are going to just have days where you fall down. I mean this figuratively of course, be I actually do share a story today about literally falling down , so you should know that happens, too! It happens to all people, no matter their race, marital status or socio-economic background. It happens to remind us of two things. The first is to be grateful and the second is to be kind. Listen to the podcast today for some uplifting holiday inspiration because kindness is truly a gift you give yourself.  Thanks for tuning in with me today. Be sure to head over to my website to join my book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

Name any kind of life experience, a joyful one or a tragedy, and what I'll want to know is how you define it. The way you define your life experiences has real power over you day to day. And, how you define yourself and your loved ones in those experiences will determine your perspective. Today I teach you how to define things in a way that serves you and I'll go over the number one thing you need to avoid doing in order to keep your power. Thanks for tuning in with me today. Be sure to head over to my website to join my book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

When I was at the airport this week, I saw Christmas trees in the lobby and I realized that Thanksgiving and Christmas were coming fast! This is the first holiday season for me with my both parents not being here with me, so as I gear up for the most wonderful time of the year I'm determined to do my part to follow my joy. Thanks for tuning in with me today. Be sure to head over to my website to join my book club! https://girlgetwoke.com/

I'm coming to today with so much love for you! You're awesome just as you are. I know it. For me, I'm learning how to make choices that put me where I want to be. This means learning when to say "Yes!" Sometimes we lose energy on choices that lead us away from our goals without even realizing it. Take the time to figure out who you want to be and then say "yes" to opportunities that take you closer to being that girl. For more goodness and love check me out at: https://girlgetwoke.com/

Life is too precious to spend a second worrying about what other people are doing and what they think about you. Losing my parents taught me that. Turning 50 taught me that. I want to shout this message from the rooftops to anyone who can hear my voice because I want you to have joy in your life. And you can make a life like that for yourself. Start today.

If you want to have an amazing friend, be an amazing friend. I want to teach you about intentional giving. Don't wait around for a friend to find you or for an old friend to remember you. You can be the one to make the phone call or drop off a little gift and guess what. All that love, and then some, will come back around to you down the road. 

Interested in life hacks? Short cuts? How about knowing the secret to a happy life? I'll tell you what I know about living in gratitude, during the highs and the lows of life. There's a richness in having a thankful heart.

In this episode we will explore what is not working for you anymore and how to harness the strength to change.