Good Talk

We all have (or will have) seasons in life where we may encounter the debilitating emotion of shame in some way. Sometimes shame occurs from something that happened TO us, while sometimes we feel shame because of something we've DONE. Either way, it's important to heal from our shame so we can truly live the life we're intended to live (and not wallow in our disappointment of ourselves or fall victim to others).

Whether you're married, dating, have friends or family relationships, I promise you this one thing (whether you know it or not) is the basis for whether or not your relationships are thriving. It may not be exactly what you would expect, but it's a game changer if we can all be intentional to incorporate into our relationships more actively.

If you're not a Swiftie, this is less about Taylor and more about a circumstance in her life and career that was considered a worse-case scenario. Because of some decisions and perspective shifts she made, she turned the worst thing into the single most pivotal and successful path she could have ever dreamed of. We're talking about overcoming and shifting our minds in hard times to see a path forward.

Worry is something we all have struggled with at one point or another. But what happens if we shift our thoughts to something more hopeful, because worrying doesn't actually help anything, does it? What if it all worked out? How would that change how we live?

Inevitably, if not already, we will all have the thought that "life isn't going how we had thought it would." That can be in small ways but also in some big ways that throw us for a loop. In this episode, we're talking about 3 practical ways that help you get through those tough times when things aren't going as planned. 

Most of us this time of year are making resolutions and goals to prepare for the year to come. And instead of throwing goals out there and not really knowing how to fully tackle those or follow-through, let's start with some best practices (of what NOT to do) to make sure we're all proud of what we accomplished by the end of this year.

This episode is dedicated to our sweet dog, Marshall, who recently passed; but not without first teaching us an incredibly powerful lesson. 

Failure is inevitable...lets talk about how we do it in such a way that allows us to grow and thrive instead of isolate and stagnate. 

We're doing a lot of introspection on today's episode, helping you search your heart and mind for things and experiences that may be impacting you more than you realize. This is one you may want to take notes on for future journaling!

For episode 100, we're answering 100 quick, fun questions (as recommended by a listener). Enjoy! 

I think it's fair to say that to some degree, most of us desire some form of transformation. Whether it's in life-balance, career, finances, or relationships, from time to time we come face-to-face with situations we need transformation and growth in...and this doesn't happen without intention, vision and purposeful steps. We're talking about practical ways to achieve transformation.

We all have unique gifts, and those gifts afford us certain successes. It's so easy to get content in life chasing goals and dreams with the focus being on enhancing performance...more money, more followers, more things. And while honing our gifts is important, we also have to focus on our character amidst it all...or eventually our giftedness sits on a weak foundation. 

Often the things that are distracting us the most from our ultimate dreams and goals in life aren't overtly BAD things. Life has a way of making us live in a world of to-do lists, which often aren't actually moving any needles to get us closer to the relationships, careers, and dreams we really want. Let's do an inventory of our lives and see what we need to prioritize and what we need to cut out.

We all get stuck in life, whether it's in a career, relationships, finances, spirituality...you name it. Today, we're talking about a few ways that you can jump-start your journey out of stagnation to find energy and purpose.

When you have a dream or a goal of any kind, it will ALWAYS require a level of fear, and usually that fear keeps us paralyzed or living in a mundane existence. In this episode, we're talking about pursuing your passions and encouraging you to get out of the boat and take your first step toward what's next for you. 

Most of our lives we tend to focus on starting things...new jobs, starting a family, starting to chase a goal or big dream. But often, the things that are keeping us from living our best life in all those areas are the things we need to quit. And these things often aren't overtly "bad" - but they need to be removed to thrive. We're talking about 4 questions we can ask ourselves to sort through things we may need to quit doing in our lives.

It's Father's Day week and we're talking about valuable lessons that Pete learned from his dad throughout his life -- whether you're a dad or not, these lessons are for everyone and  helps us understand the impact of how we live and how much it can positively impact others close to us.

We ALL doubt. Every single one of us (some just don't admit it). While it's totally normal to have doubts when it comes to your faith, in this episode we're talking about how to shift your focus away from the things you can't explain, to what is undeniably true in your heart. Shifting from the unexplainable to the undeniable will help strengthen our faith and also help us through some of life's biggest challenges.

We all know that "patience is a virtue" but rarely do we assess or lives and consider where we could use more patience in order to live in more peaceful contentment with our reality. While it's difficult to live amidst a situation that is out of our control, there's often something we need to learn in the process.

We're talking about fear. How do we overcome this inevitable emotion that overwhelms us when we have a dream, idea, or leap of faith to take in life? We've all been there, yet when it happens, it still can paralyze us from taking the step we know we need to take. Listen in.

Small acts of kindness; they're so impactful because they're really not done very much. And while it's incredibly meaningful to be a recipient of a random act of kindness, it's also scientifically proven to improve the life of the person on the giving end of the kindness. We're talking about ways to incorporate more kindness into your life and we end with a challenge to see if your life isn't better within 7 days of listening. 

There are no words to suffice for the tragedy our country and Nashville community experienced this week, but we're talking openly about how we're feeling, how to handle grief, and how to move forward in a healthy, helpful way. 

We spend much of our time teaching our kids how they should behave and act, but rarely do we slow down enough to see what they may be teaching us. As we age, we naturally lose some beautiful characteristics that children inherently possess. We're talking about 4 traits we can integrate back into our adult life that give us more joy and peace.

Is it possible that one shift in posture can change the trajectory of our careers and/or relationships? We're talking about pride. And while none of us like to think we're prideful people, it's likely that elements of pride are greatly impacting our ability to form deeper connections with people, or even keeping us from that big dream in our lives.

There are 4 key things that most people WANT in life, but those things are often actually keeping most of us from chasing our biggest dreams and living our lives to the fullest. We're talking about why these 4 things are overrated and how we can push forward.

We're all guilty of getting stuck in a loop of "what ifs" in life. What if I never find my soul mate? What if I never get my dream job? What if I can never have kids of my own? It's so easy to spin off those scenarios  in our heads and focus on the negative "what if" situations that allow us to live in a state of worry or anxiety. In this episode, we're talking about one adjustment you can make to change your perspective and live more hopeful day to day.  

The recent Damar Hamlin incident has impacted millions, and it left us wondering: why does it take such extreme measures to unite us all and humanize everyone? We're talking about some of the reasons we believe all who heard of this story were shook to their core, and how we can maintain some of what we embodied in those moments.

When we think of the story of Christmas, we often just think and remember a moment that happened in the past (the birth of Jesus), but in this episode, we're discussing a unique perspective about how it can also be a reminder of our future; that God still wants to use YOU to fulfill your deepest purpose in this life.

In this episode, Pete walks you through an invaluable exercise that he walks his clients through at the end of every year to ensure the next year is even better than the last. It requires a lot of introspection and time to complete it fully, so make sure you have a notebook to take some notes! We promise if you walk through all of these questions (about your past, present and future), you will be much more likely to meet your goals for 2023.

Everyone knows we should "be grateful for the things in our lives," but what does that actually look like day-to-day? We believe these 5 shifts in your day will lead to radical life change and a complete shift in your mindset.

We will all encounter times in our lives where we break someone's trust or someone has broken ours. But how we manage that situation will dictate the health of our relationships; whether it's friendships, marriages, or even work environments. We're talking about 4 practical ways to help fill the gaps when they're created in our relationships.

What if you could keep the most common regrets people have at the end of their life from happening? It starts with you changing and prioritizing certain things NOW. We're discussing the top 5 regrets of the dying and how we can make small shifts in our lives now to make sure we're proud of the way we spent our time when the end is near.

This one is for anyone who has ever had an argument. Ok, so everyone! It is so important to know your triggers when in heated discussions so you can rise above the conflict and handle it in a healthy, non-damaging way. We talk about some practical ways to improve your argument skills (and leave your relationships happier and healthier for it)!

Raise your hand if you're a perfectionist! You're in good company. So many of us struggle with the idea that our lives need to be spotless, easy, and successful at all times. And that's just not real. It's impossible, yet we all strive for it and mask things to appear as though we've got it all under control. But what we need to realize is that the journey purposely involves both ups AND downs in order to get us to where we really need to be, so we just need to learn how to embrace progress instead.

Have you ever thought about how you want to be remembered in life? We often focus so much time on "things" and "accomplishments" that we forget the things that are most important. We're talking about a book called "For You When I'm Gone" and the 12 questions to answer that you'd want your loved ones to know once you pass, which can ultimately help change the way you live now.  

Trying something new (or want to)?? GREAT. You're our people. When you want to embark on a new  journey, idea, habit, lifestyle, etc. it can be filled with more unknowns and fear than anything else. What will people think? What if I fail? The list goes on and on. We're talking about 4 questions you have to be able to answer "YES" to when trying something new to set you up for success. Try to answer these before you start this new thing!

For whatever reason in our culture and in some spheres of religion, we're made to believe that we shouldn't be too "proud" of our accomplishments or things that we have done. And while humility is a great characteristic, we need to learn to be proud of ourselves for things we've accomplished and for how far we've come. We talk about how this mental shift can actually fuel you toward your next big accomplishment.

We often focus on the things in life that we need to start doing, but today we're talking about things that are likely taking up some precious real estate in our lives that need to be kicked to the curb to help us live a more authentic, happy life.

If we can switch our mindset around "failure," we can take more chances and live a more intentional life without the paralyzing fear of what others would think if we didn't succeed at something. If you have something in your life that you want to tackle, but you're scared to take the leap, this episode is for you.

We're continuing Week 2 of our "Living an Extraordinary Life" series with an encouragement to help you push past any procrastination you may be falling into in life. It's time to stop putting "it" off (whatever "it" may be for you). Procrastinating until tomorrow what needs to be done today can be what is keeping you from living the life you've always wanted.

In this first episode of our "Living an Extraordinary Life" series, we're talking about what it takes to start something new. It's a daunting endeavor for anyone, but this discussion will leave you encouraged to finally start what you've been putting off for so long, as we discuss the 4 C's of starting something new.

While it's likely none of us consider ourselves outright "defensive" people, odds are we all show tendencies to react this way when confronted with something that makes us uncomfortable. We're talking about 5 signs that we're choosing the defensive route in our reactions, therefore eliminating our ability to really listen and deepen our relationships.

On this Father's Day week, we wanted to show some love to dads and encouraging them to know that they are loved and the lessons they teach their kids will stick with them for years and years to come. In this episode, Pete is talking about 7 invaluable lessons he learned from his dad as a child and even as an adult, now (applicable whether you are a dad or not, of course!).

It feels like now more than ever, our world continues to serve up some negative, scary news. It can easily feel daunting, hopeless and never-ending, which is why it's so important that we find ways to be intentional with cultivating our joy amidst trials (while still grieving and allowing ourselves to feel the weight of what is happening around us). We're talking about 4 elements of our lives to focus on as we seek to spark more joy in a way that brings purpose to the pain.

At some point in our lives, we all encounter a season where we are starting something new; in our careers, our relationships, chasing a big dream, etc. It can be easy to enter those seasons with uncertainty, but there are 4 important steps that will ensure you tackle this new season head on. 

It's easy to coast in life; in our relationships, finances, spirituality, in our free time. Coasting indicates a slight downhill ride, while comfortable, it means we're not truly living at our best. We're talking about 3 super practical questions/exercises you can do to help you immediately change your life for the better.

While unsuspecting, babies can teach us some very profound things. In honor of Mother's Day, Jordyn is diving into 4 valuable life lessons we've learned through our time with our 9-month old that has changed the way we think and live. 

What if we were all just a little more encouraging toward one another? Sometimes our jealousy or unhappiness for our own circumstance gets in the way of our ability to celebrate others, but often the most freeing action to release that suffocating jealousy is to celebrate their wins and think “good for them.”

This one characteristic can make or break the authenticity and intimacy of your relationships. And crazy enough, 99% of the time, we don't even realize this “thing” is impacting us and those around us.

Growing up, we loved to believe the sentiment that everyone would be our "best friends forever," and while some relationships withstand the test of time, most people don't always keep the same friendships throughout their whole life...and that's ok. On this episode, we're talking about how to shift your mentality about past friendships and relationships to that of gratitude for the role they served in years past, and less focused on guilt, resentment or bitterness about its ending. This one is pretty freeing, y'all.

The worst lies are the lies we tell ourselves. If we could break free from 3 big lies that most of us tell ourselves every day, we could live more at peace and finally become the truest version of ourselves...and be proud of it.