It's Not That Serious

The “It's Not That Serious Podcast” presents the “Walk With Me” series, hosted by Anna Lind Thomas. Each episode is crafted as a perfect companion for walks you and I will take together. I'm doing my very best to entertain you, make you laugh, inspire you and make walking our new favorite thing to do together! We walk together 3xWeek for 3 weeks.This is a 30 minute walk. Anna shares excerpts from the last chapters of her book that teach us what matters most during difficult times and how to get through it with love, joy and rockin' sense of humor.Text Anna and say hi! +1 (402) 833-3878Order “We'll Laugh About This (Someday)”https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/well-laugh-about-this-someday/

The “It's Not That Serious Podcast” presents the “Walk With Me” series, hosted by Anna Lind Thomas. Each episode is crafted as a perfect companion for walks you and I will take together. I'm doing my very best to entertain you, make you laugh, inspire you and make walking our new favorite thing to do together! We walk together 3xWeek for 3 weeks.This is a 25 minute walk. Anna shares excerpts from two hilarious chapters that encourage us to live like children and maybe almost die like weirdos.Text Anna and say hi! +1 (402) 833-3878Order “We'll Laugh About This (Someday)”https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/well-laugh-about-this-someday/

The “It's Not That Serious Podcast” presents the “Walk With Me” series, hosted by Anna Lind Thomas. Each episode is crafted as a perfect companion for walks you and I will take together. I'm doing my very best to entertain you, make you laugh, inspire you and make walking our new favorite thing to do together! We walk together 3xWeek for 3 weeks.This is a 40 minute walk. Anna shares excerpts from two hilarious chapters and gives her best advice on how to conquer fear and get a sense of humor. Enjoy your walk!Text Anna and say hi!
+1 (402) 833-3878Pre-order “We'll Laugh About This (Someday)”https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/well-laugh-about-this-someday/

The “It's Not That Serious Podcast” presents the “Walk With Me” series, hosted by Anna Lind Thomas. Each episode is crafted as a perfect companion for walks you and I will take together. I'm doing my very best to entertain you, make you laugh, inspire you and make walking our new favorite thing to do together! We walk together 3xWeek for 3 weeks.This is a 30 minute walk. Anna shares excerpts from two hilarious chapters, Steve Buschemi Eyes and Unfollowed that teach us to shake off regret and shake off our haters. Enjoy your walk!Text Anna and say hi! 
+1 (402) 833-3878Pre-order “We'll Laugh About This (Someday)”https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/well-laugh-about-this-someday/

The “It's Not That Serious Podcast” presents the “Walk With Me” series, hosted by Anna Lind Thomas. Each episode is crafted as a perfect companion for walks you and I will take together. I'm doing my very best to entertain you, make you laugh, inspire you and make walking our new favorite thing to do together! We walk together 3xWeek for 3 weeks.This is a 30 minute walk. Anna talks about an incredibly elderly woman who gave her not one, but two miraculous messages. And her ability to now laugh during what was a devastating medical emergency. Get on those shoes and let's go!Text Anna and say hi!
+1 (402) 833-3878Pre-order “We'll Laugh About This (Someday)”https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/well-laugh-about-this-someday/

The “It's Not That Serious Podcast” presents the “Walk With Me” series, hosted by Anna Lind Thomas. Each episode is crafted as a perfect companion for walks you and I will take together. I'm doing my very best to entertain you, make you laugh, inspire you and make walking our new favorite thing to do together! We walk together 3xWeek for 3 weeks.This is a 35 minute walk. This one includes the infamous fart story! In our fourth walk Anna reads excerpts from chapters “Whaddya Have to Lose?” and “Couples Massage.” In this laugh out loud episode, Anna shares how her most humiliating experience became the best thing to ever happen to her. And, or course, horrific awkwardness of being forced to engage in a couple's massage on a date. You don't wanna miss this one!Text Anna and say hi!
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The “It's Not That Serious Podcast” presents the “Walk With Me” series, hosted by Anna Lind Thomas. Each episode is crafted as a perfect companion for walks you and I will take together. I'm doing my very best to entertain you, make you laugh, inspire you and make walking our new favorite thing to do together! We walk together 3xWeek for 3 weeks.This is a 40 minute walk. In our third walk together Anna reads excerpts from two chapters, “You're Welcome Lady Gaga” and “We'll Laugh About This … Someday.” It's true, Anna does have a bizarre connection to Lady Gaga, but the deeper message from this chapter is the desperate need to be liked and the one way Anna overcame this huge obstacle in her life in order to be prepared for greater responsibilities and opportunities. Then she gives you a tease from the chapter when she gets lost in the Redwoods and literally thinks she might die. Hilarious! ::awkward laugh::Text Anna and say hi!
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The "It's Not That Serious Podcast" presents the "Walk With Me" series, hosted by Anna Lind Thomas. Welcome! Each episode is crafted as a perfect companion for walks you and I will take together. I'm doing my very best to entertain you, make you laugh, inspire you and make walking our new favorite thing to do together! We walk together 3xWeek for 3 weeks. This is a 40 minute walk. In our second episode Anna reads excerpts from two chapters, Chubby Kids Laugh Last and Eat First and Merle, My Period and Me. Anna wrote Chubby kids to set the scene for the entire book and how one incident of bullying changed the trajectory of her life. I could read like a tragic story, but it was actually just what she needed to be the woman she is today. Then we pivot the My Period, Merle and Me for LOTS of laughs. Walk, laugh, be inspired. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Text Anna and say hi!+1 (402) 833-3878Pre-order "We'll Laugh About This (Someday)"https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/well-laugh-about-this-someday/Join Anna's Launch Team!https://www.bossme.co/join-the-well-laugh-about-this-launch-teamRSVP to Anna's Launch Party https://www.facebook.com/events/364723098620534

The "It's Not That Serious Podcast" presents the "Walk With Me" series, hosted by Anna Lind Thomas. Welcome! Each episode is crafted as a perfect companion for walks you and I will take together. I'm doing my very best to entertain you, make you laugh, inspire you and make walking our new favorite thing to do together! We walk together 3xWeek for 3 weeks. This is a 40 minute walk. In our first episode Anna introduces us to the series, then reads a passage from her first chapter, Spring Fresh. We go on to discuss how often, the worst things to happen to us end up being the best thing to ever happen. Or at least, they eventually become hilarious and make for a real good story. Laugh and be inspired. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Pre-order "We'll Laugh About This (Someday)"https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/well-laugh-about-this-someday/Join Anna's Launch Team!https://www.bossme.co/join-the-well-laugh-about-this-launch-team

How we take care of ourselves inside and out matters.I hate to say it. When we treat our body with dignity, we feel dignified - and there’s this intoxicating energy that comes with it that even makes our family feel good too.If doing something or wearing something helps me feel strong and confident, I WANNA DO WAY MORE A THAT.And whatever makes me feel like hiding when the doorbell rings, I WANNA DO WAY LESS A THAT. This isn’t about meeting cultural beauty standards. This is about taking the time and effort to do that things that make us feel strong and confident. Some women feel boss in sporty clothes. Some in a dresses. Some in shredded jeans, some in leather. Some in all natural, locally sourced cotton blends. Some with little to no makeup, some looking like they took a Tammy Faye Baker online makeup tutorial. It’s whatever lights you up!Taking care of ourselves shouldn’t be considered self-care as if it’s a luxury - it should be self-maintenance - things we must do to live long, healthy, confident lives. Are you engaged in self-care or self-sabotage? Are you standing tall and proud … or hiding?If all it takes is a little lip gloss, then girl - put it on! And I don’t care if you got no place to go!It matters.Enjoy today's episode!

I love the idea of being a boss lady who handles her business, but I can’t seem to stop resenting all the business I’m handling. Just last Saturday I decided I wanted the kitchen nice and clean. I don’t know what happened, but as I approached hour two of picking some stuck on goo off my floor, I started to see my husband just - relaxing. Watching football. And I saw my girls pulling out huge containers of toys, throwing them around like freaking confetti.I saw red. I just looked at my husband like - I’m sorry, what do you do again? Am I here just to serve you, feed you and keep your house clean? What are you, a freaking king? Because if you are a king can you at least make the money of a king so I can scrub this floor whilst covered in rubies!Being a boss lady isn't about being a domestic servant, it's about honoring, respecting and valuing your responsibilities. What if the tireless, thankless work we do isn't a burden - what if it was sacred? What if it wasn't a nightmare - what if it could be worship?What if we actually saw the value of the work of our hands, regardless if anyone else does?Well that then, could actually change your life. Enjoy the show!

It’s still vivid in my mind.The sun was shining bright and I had hope in my heart.In my cheer, I had asked for help loading the dishwasher while I did a few other various tasks.After drinking my coffee, I went to put it in said dishwasher and stumbled upon what looked like a hoarder’s secret closet.Food spilling everywhere, random dishes caked with who knows what, Tupperware strewn about - and I think I found even a shoe - shoved in a Whirlpool.This wasn’t help, it was sabotage. And it was personal this time.I lost it. I really went nuts. And after taking my anger a few steps too far, I then had to apologize to make matters much worse.(I always hate when that happens - when I’m not in the wrong, but my reaction is so over the top, I become SUPER wrong).Womanhood ain’t no walk in the park, I’ll tell you that much.We’re miracle workers. But it can be a lonely business. And with all the balls we have to keep in the air, it’s easy to feel like we’ve failed.It’s easy to collapse in exhaustion and bubble up in resentment. It’s easy to think all we do is DO, but it’s never enough.We don’t have what it takes and we’ll never have our crap together. But the real truth is, you’re a Boss Lady. And so am I.Really. I know you don’t believe me now, but we know how to handle our business. No drama, not self-pity, no need for recognition, k? We got this.We do what we gotta do and we get done what we need to get done. It’s who we are.It may not always look perfect. We might have a long way to go.But there is another way, if the insane path we’re on isn’t working. One look at the Proverbs 31 woman gives us insight into who we were born to be - and how to get there. Enjoy today’s episode.

Kendra asked me a simple question that was so simple, but blew my mind.She asked, if you could live 5 other lives, what would you do?Think about it. If you weren’t doing what you’re doing now, what would you do?Have you ever really, truly thought about it?Coming up with 5 was a lot for me. It stretched me to go deep into my inner heart’s desire and I discovered two things …One, I long for a life that, at least on occasion, is away from social media, away from the Internet. Away from TV, Neflix or Handmaid’s Tale.I crave a life that sits in nature, watches birds, relaxes and has the space to think and just be still.And then I realized that I want to interview brilliant, inspirational people. I want to learn more and teach more of what I learned.During the course of our conversation, I had an “Aha” moment of two inner desires I had in me that I didn’t realize where there!So then the question is, what can I do today to make these inner desires come true?But!Before we embark on a new adventure, we have to understand two essential truths …1 - Our baggage can’t come with us.2 - And those who aren’t good stewards of what they have now, will never be able to handle more.Let’s laugh and learn! Enjoy today’s episode!

I'm a flake addict. I agree to things I have no real intention of doing and then flake at the last minute. As I slip into my oversized elastic waist pajama pants, I shoot out text with a lame excuse as to why I can't make it. It's not a lie per se, it's just missing some essential truths. "Y'all have fun without me! Wish I could be there!"Then I turn on Netflix and put my blanket up to my chin.I also struggle to put my grocery cart back. All I need is a curb and I'll hop a wheel up and get the hell out of that parking lot before anyone's the wiser.I've also been known to change my mind on the "pricey" crackers and drop them off next to the milk instead of putting them back where I got them.I've realized that I never paid for something that got put in my sack and then rationalized that it wasn't my fault and enjoyed my good fortune. Thank you, Jesus!But here's what's weird. The other day I had a friend actually do something she said she was going to do, and I was for real stunned by it. How sad is that?People who live a life of excellence, who live an honest life of integrity, who do what they say and say what they do, are often so rare, they can really surprise us when we meet them. They're like unicorns who poop rainbow marshmallows. I don't want a new life, but I do want a new way of living.I want to be a unicorn who poops rainbow marshmallows. Sometimes we want something new in our life, but skip the most essential parts of ourselves. We want new experiences, but we don't want to be renewed within ourselves. But if we want a new life to stick, it has to start inside first before we can ever experience true newness on the outside. If you're a flake or maybe have some flakey tendencies - and want to be in recovery, this episode's for you (and me).Enjoy the show!

Not to be dramatic or anything, but the power of trying something new can not be underestimated in its ability to completely transform you life.Every boring rut has had a root of fear of something new. I mean, what if we try it and ... we don't like it?But what if you do?In fact, what if you love it?What if, even if it doesn't make sense at the time, it's precisely the experience you need to have that will give way to your purpose, and your next great adventure.And if you don't like it, throw it in the trash and move on with your life.Seriously, what are we so afraid of?In this episode Anna talks about how the power of trying something new transformed her life in ways she could have never imagined and gives each of us a challenge that sets us up for a brand new you, boo. We invite you to join our free community at facebook.com/groups/itsnotthatserious

August isn't just back to school, it's time to get back to you!If you spend most of your day reacting to life, you're not alone.If spending your day reacting feels empty, meaningless, stressful, disappointing, unfulfilling, yada yada yada - you are also, not alone. This month we are going to be talking about a NEW YOU BOO. We're going to try new, exciting things, create new, satisfying habits and finally get our freaking crap together.We're no longer reacting, we're responding. It won't be perfect, but it will be better. Much better. And we're gonna do it together. Enjoy this episode!

Hey friends - I have to be honest, this is the most fun I’ve had recording a podcast in a long time.This was a live event we hosted in Kansas City and an incredible interview with writer/directer Cindy Chupack. She’s most known for her work on Sex and the City, but she’s also a New York times bestselling seller and has so many Emmys and Golden Globes she ran out of shelf space and had to have garage sales. Her credits are a mile long.She’s currently on her Netflix screening tour for her new movie she wrote and directed, titled Otherhood, starring Angela Basset, Patricia Arquette and Felicity Huffman - debuting on Netflix, August 2nd, 2019. I was able to sit down with her and have one of the most hilarious conversations I’ve had in forever. In this episode, we talk about ...*How Cindy went from a journalism major at Northwestern to a writer on Sex and the City to now a writer and director of her own movie.*What it's like to create a woman dominated movie in a male dominated industry.*How to overcome imposter syndrome -*And gather the courage to step out of the boat into what lights you up and gives you purpose - even if you have no freakin' clue what you're doing.I also performed that fart story for this event, which I’ve put at the end of you - so stick around and listen to that classic, will you?Without further ado - here’s my conversation with the brilliant Cindy Chupack.

We're done overthinking. We're done scanning for danger. We're done focusing on the negative that's preventing us from doing what's best for our lives. It's time to step out of the boat and just say screw it - I'm choosing to have faith I won't sink. And if I do sink, God's gonna catch me.In the bible, Peter is asleep in the boat when he sees Jesus walking on water. He's a brave, bold man and tells Jesus he wants to be on the water with him.Jesus calls for him to come.Peter steps out of the boat - that was the first big test of faith - but then he does what so many of us do ... instead of focusing on Jesus, he focuses on his circumstances. He sees the waves crashing ... and panics. Instantly he sinks. Jesus grabs his arm, pulls him up and says, "Oh you of little faith, why did you doubt?"Been there! And that's the question I have for you. Well? Why did you doubt? Today is the day we flop outta the boat. See you on the other side.

Today is the day you cut the crap. Self-hate talk. We've all been guilty of it.Some of us worse than others. We're like our own mini-Simon Cowell, just sitting there with a big fat LOSER button in front of us. Every time we try and be brave, our little mini-Simons are all smug with his stupid v-neck tee (and always with the hard nipples - wear a thicker shirt Simon!), judging, criticizing and being cruel ... slapping that LOSER button - and defeating ourselves.I mean, if we can't count on ourselves to not be a butthole to ourselves, who can we count on?!We need a mini-Paula to help a sister out.And just like that - we walk away. Stop before start, back out before we get good.Never mastering. Never knowing ... "what if" - Regrets ABOUND.In this episode we talk about the perils of self-hate talk and how to finally put an end to it - today. TIMESTAMPS:1:43 - Hot Topics - new documentary I Love You. Now Die - has Anna like Whaaaaaaaat?14:05 - Self-Hate Ain’t Great & It’s a Great Weakness57:44 - Your worth is determined by you. Not your feelings, not your past behavior. Your feelings can change and you can change your behaviors. MENTIONS:LIVE Podcast Recording Event with Oscar/Emmy winner Cindy Chupack - Get more information here >> https://www.itsnotthatseriouspodcast.com/event/live-podcast-cindy-chupack/Book: Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne DyerINTS has an exclusive community for all fans wanting to keep up with the latest podcast and dive deeper into each episode. To join, go here >> http://facebook.com/groups/itsnotthatseriousAnna also runs her baby, The Word Up Club - a group life coaching membership. Get direct access to Anna and her teachings with workshops, live trainings and SO MUCH MORE! To join, go here >> annalindthomas.com/wordupclub

We are gettin in REAL DEEP in the You Are a Brave-Ass Woman podcast series, so ya'll better get your swimsuits with extra boob support on!Here's the deal.Nothing will kick your bravery in the jewels harder than the two bravery killers we talk about in the podcast.In truth, there are lots of little snipers just BEGGING to kill your bravery - but the two we talk about in this podcast are tricky little turds. They go unnoticed, until it's ... too late ...NOT ON MY WATCH, SUCKAS!Today I'm joined by Kendra B as we talk about how simple awareness of our own individual bravery killers will be most of the battle we'll face when overcoming our fears and becoming brave. All life really should be is us connecting with other human beings and loving them with the gifts and talents we’ve been suited to give. If you’d rather sleep through life than do that, Anna wants to give you a swift slap to the face! TIMESTAMPS:2:30 Awareness is more than half the battle9:37: Bravery Killer #1 - Indifference 37:34: All life really should be is us connecting with other human beings and loving them with the gifts and talents we’ve been suited to give. 38:32: Bravery Killer #2 - Fear of Feelings. Anxiety and fight or flight hormones only last in our body for about 90s seconds. If it continues after that, then we are creating more suffering with our own thoughts. 45:00: Questions to ask yourself when afraid to face bad feelings - what is the worst case scenario here?48:43: The point of maximum danger is the point of minimum fear ~ Will SmithMENTIONS:The Art of Extraordinary Confidence by Dr. Aziz GazipuraINTS has an exclusive community for all fans wanting to keep up with the latest podcast and dive deeper into each episode. To join, go here >> facebook.com/groups/itsnotthatseriousAnna also runs her baby, The Word Up Club - a group life coaching membership. Get direct access to Anna and her teachings with workshops, live trainings and SO MUCH MORE! To join, go here >> annalindthomas.com/wordupclub

We’re BAAAAACK! Welcome to the next season of the It’s Not That Serious Podcast! Pursuing Joy in Yesterday’s Makeup and our not all that attractive full coverage bras. *That was actually what I wanted the full tag line to be but I didn’t really fit well on promos.* ANYHOOSIES, this month we talk about BRAVERY and the fact You Are A Brave-Ass Woman.Today I'm joined by my beloved co-host Kendra B and we get into the good stuff. In this episode, we face our fears by revealing our silly (stupid) they can be, but also how destructive they are to our quality of life in the long term. Instead of running from what scares you, perhaps you were made for such a time as this? TIMESTAMPS:11:10: FEAR OF MAN: Surveys show we would rather be in the casket than the person giving the eulogy. 29:02: PUT YOUR FEAR IN PERSPECTIVE: Queen Esther and other brave people who will make your problems looks ridiculous. 42:50: STEP OUT OF THE BOAt: We all want to do something new, but we want to look cool while doing it. That’s impossible. Do it anyway.51:17: YOU’LL EITHER BE SOMEONE’S EXAMPLE OR SOMEONE’S WARNING: When you are facing a fear you want to run from, ask yourself - do I want to be an example or a warning? If you want to live an inspiring life, you gotta go through some shizz.55:46: WHAT I’M INTO SEGMENT: Gardening and how it’s been proven to lower depression and anxiety. Magic!!INTS has an exclusive community for all fans wanting to keep up with the latest podcast and dive deeper into each episode. To join, go here >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/itsnotthatserious/Anna also runs her baby, The Word Up Club - a group life coaching membership. Get direct access to Anna and her teachings with workshops, live trainings and SO MUCH MORE! To join, go here >> annalindthomas.com/wordupclub

Welcome to Short Story Wednesday! This one is pretty horrific. It’s in my top most horrifying things to ever happen to me in my life and there is lot and lots of TMI to go around.I’m not going to waste anymore of your time. Here it is. Enjoy.

Happiness emerges from connection. Here's the bad news: Connection will cost us something.A beautiful way to connect is through gratitude. And sadly, a lot of us suck at it.In this episode:Word Up Daily Spotlight: They Used to Beg To Watch Us PoopToday's Topic: Embracing true gratitude, the kind that costs you something has mega rewards.Plus - the one time Anna unknowingly stopped a pay it forward chain at Starbucks and it was on the news and it was humiliating and don't make her mistakes!Show Notes: Sign up for the Word Up Daily! >> annalindthomas.com/wordupdaily

In this week's Hilarious Short Story, this is me, getting super real to all the idiots who didn’t notice my baby Lucy when she was a newborn.This satirical open letter got picked up and was syndicated all over the place, which in itself is hilarious. Without further adieu, here it is!SHOW NOTES:Word Up Daily: Join the list! >> http://bit.ly/word-up-dailyWord Up ClubNovember's Workshop: Chasin' Dreams and Takin' NamesWe all have a dream in our heart. It could be a dream to get closer to God. A dream for our children, our marriage, our family. A dream for our gifts and talents to be mastered and realized in the world. A dream for better health, better sleep or better friends. Whatever it is, there are both spiritual and practical principles that can guide each of us toward our dream. Don’t miss this life changing Workshop! Join Now >> itsnotthatseriouspodcast.com/join

What a great episode! I chat with Jill Krause, popular blogger at Baby Rabies and at her new adventure, Happy Loud Life. Jill found herself in suburbia, living in her dream home, more stressed and more unhappy than she’d ever been. One day Jill and her husband decided to sell everything, including their home, pack their 4 kids into an RV and travel the US for an entire year.It hasn’t been easy for them, but it has been an adventure. The kind that leaves a lasting mark on you for the rest of your life.The message I hope you get from hearing Jill’s story is this: When you're faced with a dream and have the audacity to say, "This isn’t working, let’s turn this freaking thing upside down" - for a shot at something really, truly great - you will be faced with many many reasons why you can’t.Imagine what would happen if you simply said, "I can."Also, enjoy today's Word Up Daily!SHOW NOTES:Follow the Krause Family Adventure: Happy Loud Life >>happyloudlife.comBaby Rabies >> babyrabies.comWord Up Daily:Catch up on dailies >> https://annalindthomas.com/category/word-up-daily/Join the list >> http://bit.ly/word-up-dailyWord Up ClubNovember's Workshop is Chasing Dreams and Taking NamesJOIN NOW >> itsnotthatseriouspodcast.com/join

In today’s Hilarious Short Story Anna shares the year she went to a Haunted House with her BFF dressed as Alex and Piper of OITNB (in my defense, it was before the series went to crap)The Haunted House was put on by an Artist Co-op (first red flag) and found herself in the midst of a disgusting phycological thriller where she had to sign a waiver agreeing that she did not have PTSD or experienced violent or sexual trauma.So … yeah.Wait until the part where she has to touch noses with a guy with a greasy nose. NIGHTMARE!!Enjoy the show!

On today's episode, we talk about how to find yourself at the right place at the right time. It’s not luck. It’s not a coincidence. It’s what I call, "Ruth’s Rhythm." I’m talking about THE Ruth - not the chick from Ozark or your friend from high school.I’m talking about Ruth from the Bible here, people.While reading the book of Ruth in the Word Up Club, I discovered there are 5 Steps to Ruth’s Rhythm that I believe position you for a blessing and put you in the right place, at the right time.It won’t be luck. This is about universal principals that will change your life.But first - I binged on an entire bag of Halloween candy and I don't have regrets. That's a lie, the regrets where huge. That is, until ...Enjoy today's episode!SHOW NOTES:Join the Word Up Club! >> http://bit.ly/subscribe-INTSSign Up For Word Up Daily! >> http://bit.ly/word-up-dailySponsored by Designs By ALT (because big dreams need cool websites) >> designsbyalt.com

In this episode of INTS Hilarious Short Stories Anna shares a heartfelt apology letter to husband from her pregnancy hormone alternate personality, Tina.Enjoy!

In today's episode Anna talks opens with a Rob's vasectomy tale that included a fight between them as he used her organic vegetables to ice his coin purse.PLUS3 Magical Steps for Creators. We are all creators, every single one of us. And when we're in the midst of creating a vision for ourselves, we get lost and stuck. We can overcomplicate and muddy.Keep it simple. God did. If you want to know the secret to creating, look no further than the ultimate Creator.Step One: Create SomethingStep Two: Call it goodStep Three: RestWe dig into the gem and so much more. Enjoy today's episode!SHOW NOTES: What I'm Into: Incredible, homemade flavored coffee - sprinkle in your favorite spices in with your coffee grounds. Cinnamon, pumpkin spice, apple pie blends, orange rinds - the possibilities are endless!SPONSORS:HELLO FRESH: Get 60 bucks off - http://hellofresh.com/ints60 and use code INTSMODCLOTH: 15% off order of $100 or more - http://modcloth.com and use code INTS

Welcome to It’s Not That Serious Hilarious Short Stories!This week, I want to share the story of when my doctor unexpectedly checked my cervix. Two things to keep in mind - when anyone, doctors included, poke around my private parts, I like to bring integrity to the situation. Everyone and everything, nice and clean and polite. I had spent the day waddling around sweating in maternity jeans, that did not breathe, thank you very much and I panicked at what was likely the situation down there.Now, I know some of you are thinking, “Say Anna, doctors and nurses are professionals - they don’t care about stuff like that.”Friend, have you ever asked one?I made the mistake of asking my followers and the maternity nurses were like, “We notice if your situation ain’t right down there. Oh, Lord do we notice.”Second, not everyone feels pain deep into their soul upon having their cervix checked. I am not one of these people. I still recall this as being one of the worst pains I’ve ever felt, that probably because I got an epidural. But still.Alright, without further adieu here it is ...

This podcast is for visionaries. In this podcast, I'll share with you my horrible, no good, stupid birthday.Which will lead me to talking straight to my visionary sisters. I learned something last week - it was actually a live video I caught by TD Jakes. It was the perfect word and it led me to meditating and thinking about how difficult it can be to be a visionary. There are so many delays and frustrations and heartache. But that’s okay. It’s supposed to be that way. To help stay the course, we’ll discuss the 3 principles of a vision. What kind of vision? A vision for your future, your destiny, your family, your kids, your marriage, your friendships, your ministry, your job … whatever it is.If you have a vision in your heart that is screaming to become real life, then let’s talk - this podcast is for us -SHOW NOTES:Big Dreams Need Cool Websites. Let us help you. Go to designsbyalt.com and get on our calendar.Join the Word Up Club! This month’s workshop is Plan Your Best Life: Learn incredible planning techniques and strategies that will help you chart out our vision for your family, your marriage, your career, your ministry or anything else that is your heart song. Go itsnotthatseriouspodcast.com/join to sign up!

Today’s hilarious short story is, by far, one of the funniest, craziest stories I’ve ever heard by actor, comedy writer and producer Johanna Stein. This is a story about Johanna bringing home her placenta from the hospital in a maniacal plot for revenge against her friend. And it doesn't go quite as planned. Sound crazy? It is. And hilarious. Enjoy Afterbirth, by Johanna Stein.SHOW NOTES:Get Johanna's book "How Not to Calm a Baby on a Plane" >> https://amzn.to/2QsFA1nVisit her website more hilarious stories & videos >> http://jojostein.com

If you thought that your past was too much to overcome, your circumstances too bleak or insurmountable to have a bright future, Tiffany proves there is nothing you can't overcome. There is always hope. Tiffany who is now a huge online super star with nearly 2 million followers, used to suffer with with a drug addiction that rapidly slipped out of control. This landed her in jail, which lead to rehab, where she eventually found herself pregnant in a half way house. What I learned most from Tiffany is that the first step to a joy filled life is using your gift to serve others, and in her case, using her humor and truth telling to bring laughter and encouragement to the masses.I hope this inspires you into truly knowing that there is nothing in your past that God can’t use to propel your future. The best is yet to come!SHOW NOTES:Follow TiffanyFB >> https://www.facebook.com/JugglingTheJenkinsBlog/YouTube >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OeCYM1W9tPA9HwKu8GjlABook >> https://amzn.to/2P1MfPRBig Dreams Need Cool WebsitesDesigns by ALT >> http://designsbyalt.comJoin The Word Up Club! >> itsnotthatseriouspodcast.com/join

This week I share with a dramatic piece. An open letter to the black hair under my chin.I’ll be honest, me and this chair have had beef for years. We’ve never had ups, always downs. But alas, it’s a part of me and it was time for us to have a talk. Here’s my heartfelt letter.SHOW NOTES:This episode of It’s Not That Serious hilarious short stories is brought to you by Designs by ALT, a wordpress design agency created by yours truly. If you have a big dream and don’t know where to start, call us. To get on our calendar, go to designsbyalt.com. Make a note that you’re an avid podcast listener and I will hook you up.Download Free Hilarious eBook >> annalindthomas.comGet on Designs by ALT Calendar >> designsbyalt.com

Today, we talk the hilarious online personality, future reality TV star and best selling author of the hilarious and poignant book, Eat Cake, Be Brave - Melissa Radke. One thing Melissa says that I just love is that she wishes she could have titled the book Eat Cake, Be Free.There is so much laugher and wisdom in this episode, grab yourself a cup of coffee and cozy up to a good word!In this episode:*Joy is found in total, freedom. You’ll learn exactly what that means.*Plus a hilarious game of “Would You Rather”ANDMelissa has so graciously offered to do a signed book giveaway for one of our listeners. Register to win here Fill out the widget here >> https://www.itsnotthatseriouspodcast.com/episodes/e3e4-want-joy-be-free-with-guest-melissa-radke/Purchase Book Here:SHOW NOTES:What I'm Into:Banana Bread that will blow your top off! Recipe here >> https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/whole-grain-banana-bread-recipe

Welcome to INTS Hilarious Short Stories, where Anna and friends share their most hilarious, if not a touch humiliating, stories.On this episode, Anna performs "I Owe My Existence to a Douche" - Wordpress.com ranked as their top 100 article of all time. Or maybe that month. She doesn't remember the details.She also owes that honor to a douche.Enjoy.SHOW NOTES:Big Dreams Need Cool Websites. Let us help.Get on our calendar, Designs By ALT [designsbyalt.com]Word Up Club: Hang out, grow, learn and but uplifted with like minded women pursuing joy - in yesterday's makeup. http://itsnotthatseriouspodcast.com/join

Anna chats with popular comedian Ercell Watson who shares his story of a dramatic shift in "purpose" after a devastating DUI.In this episode we talk about:*Those life changing moments - this crap is no longer working for me moments - that alter our path for better or for worse.*Pursuing joy - even in the midst of chaos, like Ercell experienced when he was homeless.*Shifts in purpose. What if your gift isn't your meant to serve your purpose? What if it's simply the crowbar that opens other doors?*What if we have unknown gifts we never discovered because we haven't even tried them yet?We hope this episode inspires you to pursue joy in the process and in the transformation - not in the end result. Enjoy today's show!SHOW NOTES:Follow Ercell:FB & IG - @ercellivanhoeercellivanhoe.com and socalvideocreations.com.This episode is brought to you by Designs by ALT. 8 years ago Anna built her own humor website that averaged hundreds of thousands hits per day and amassed a large social media following. So many people asked her for help, until eventually she started a wordpress design agency. It’s her heart song to make dreams come true. If you need help getting your dream off the ground, it starts with the basics. Go to designsbyalt.com and her team will do everything they can to lift you up. And don’t worry, Anna green lights every project and for qualified clients, you can even meet with her directly to get you on the right track.

Welcome to the very first episode of INTS Hilarious Short Stories, where Anna and friends share their most hilarious, if not a touch humiliating stories.On this episode, Anna performs, for the very first time, her viral sensation "The Fart that (Almost) Altered My Destiny."Enjoy.SHOW NOTES:Big Dreams Need Cool Websites >> designsbyalt.com

Can seeking your purpose in life actually be depressing? In today’s episode we talk about running out of gas on the purpose driven highway. Here’s a hint: It’s because we take our purpose way, way too seriously. Anna explains what that means.Then, we talk with the charming Tyler Riewer of Charity Water. He goes into extremely rural areas in Africa to meet the people in these communities - communities where women walk miles, multiple times per day for clean water (and the water is black sludge). Yet, they are some of the kindest, most joy filled people he has ever met. How can that be? Get ready to be inspired to get a little perspective.PLUS, Anna asks Tyler his most embarrassing story and he shares something that happened in while in Africa and it’s equally horrifying as it is hilarious. Enjoy the show!SHOW NOTES:Big dreams need cool websites. Anna’s design agency is ready to change your life. > https://amzn.to/2Nxpdm4Join the Word Up Club! >> http://www.itsnotthatseriouspodcast.com/joinDEALS:Care/Of: INTS listeners get 25% first purchase. Go to TakeCareOf.com and enter INTS.

Today, hilarious guest co-host Katie Fitzsimmons joins Anna to talk about: When husbands put our children in grave danger and think it’s funny without considering, the you know, GRAVE DANGER.PLUS, the joy topic for the day -Know thyself before you wreck yo self!What you don’t know about yourself can hurt you. And, what you don’t know about yourself can hurt other people.Truly understanding our personality and the motivations behind so much of our behavior is incredible information that can miraculously unlock joy in our lives. Let me introduce the ancient personality test that's also freaky accurate - the Enneagram. We talk about this test, plus the incredibly insightful book on the Enneagram “The Road Back to You."What we learned about ourselves and those we love is invaluable! God gave us personalities and temperaments for a reason. Let’s find out what that is, shall we? SHOW NOTES:Get your copy of "Road Back to You" >> https://amzn.to/2NAgMmRWHAT I'M INTO:Hoopla App! Borrow books for free if you have a library card!Link for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hoopladigital.androidLink for Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hoopla-digital/id580643740?mt=8

Humiliating Bra Fittings, Joy Killers and fun and inspiration with my sister, Jenny Penton. This episode has it all!Today we’re talking bout a HUGE Joy Killer - procrastination.Here’s what you can expect in this episode:My recent and slightly embarrassing bra fitting at Victoria Secret, which reminded my sister of her embarrassing bra fitting where she got called out, big time, which reminded me of a really humiliating bra fitting that happened when I was in my teens that I can fully blame Jenny for -Then, we talk about a study that revealed why procrastination causes depression and why depression causes procrastination and the one tested factor that destroys them both.How to make a mind shift to stop the procrastination habit.And then how to make self-regulation, discipline and getting crap done a life changing habit - through planning and other tangible skills.A must listen episode! Let’s get started.NOTES:What I'm Into:PureVida Bracelets (so freaking cute. I'm not a subscriber - but Jen is!)Kate Spade wallets (more Jen - I still rock mine Juicy Coutour from ten years ago hahahaha)

Taking Life Personally.Big Joy Killer.This episode is about the question we consciously and even subconsciously ask ourselves constantly that can alter the course of our lives at worst, and steal our joy in the moment at best - and that is ...What does this say about me?That question, inherent to human nature, will steal your joy faster than Starbucks clears my bank account every month. And let me tell ya, it’s fast.What's In This Episode:The perils of taking life personally.Susannah and I share some hilarious and uh - a little personal stories. Susannah shares one of my favorites. Let’s just say it includes a fertility clinic - a need for a sample - and no place to actually get said sample. It’s a classic that I will laugh at for the rest of my life.Finally, I’ll share what I’m into! My favorite documentary on Netflix, a dip recipe that’s junkie and killer and stupid easy and perfect for football season. Lastly, one of my favorite organizations that hand knits the most amazing dolls.What I'm Into:Netflix documentary: AmyRecipe: Chicken Dip3 chicken breasts, 16 oz. cream cheese, can of mushroom soup, 1 tbs worshetshire sauce, 2 tablespoons diced onion, half jar of jalepenos + juice. Put it in a crock pot low and slow until chicken is cooked. Shred and then eat in until you get sick, like me.Cuddle + Kind. Sponsor Codes:For $60 bucks off! Go to Hellofresh.com/ASSHOW60 For 40% all subscriptions! LOLA.com/ASSHOW40 

I read once that the opposite of love isn’t hate, it’s indifference. I believe it. And I believe indifference is the enemy's hot ticket. The right amount of selfishness, entitlement, laziness, doubt, fear, negativity and even melancholy to steal our energy,  zapping our resolve and lulling us into complacency, but just enough “okayness”  sprinkled with a laugh or two - to keep us from any sense of urgency to change our lives for the better.Not today, Satan!In this episode we learn:Why indifference is a HUGE joy killerHow indifference strips us of dreams, our hopes and purposeThe 6 roadblocks that force into indifferenceHow to overcome the roadblocks and start living our God given joy filled lives!Then we talk to life coach Sarah Crockett, who takes the mystery out of being in God's presence and leads us all through a simple yet profound method to having an encounter with God. So GOOD! PODCAST NOTES:Sarah Crockett Interview:Website: BeEncountered.com Book: Encounter Jesus: Cultivating Awareness and Intimacy - a Practical Guide [Grab Your Copy >>]"What I'm Into"Book: "Eat That Frog," by Brian Tracy [Grab Your Copy >>]Daily Practice: Morning Pages from "The Artist's Way", by Julia Cameron [Grab Your Copy >>]Favorite Pen: Sharpie Pen, fine tip [Go Get Some! You'll Never Be The Same!  >>]

Judging other people, and judging ourselves steals our joy.Which really sucks, because I love being judgemental - it’s one of my most favorite things.And here’s what is sneaky about being judgmental towards others. We think it’s something they deserve, something that’s hurting them, without realizing it is destroying us from the inside out.In today’s episode, we are going to talk about what judging is, why we do it, why it’s a joy killer and why we’re gonna stop so we can live these freaking lives to the fullest without wasting precious moments on trivial, meaningless, joy sucking things.You in? Enjoy today's episode! PODCAST NOTES:"What I'm Into" Book: "1000 Gifts" by Ann Voskamp. Get your copy here.Day One Journaling AppClean your kitchen before going to bed so the following day starts off on the right foot, instead of waking up stressed and annoyed. Word Up ClubIf you'd like to join the Word Up Club, click here to learn more! SPONSORS;ZOLA: For all things wedding, get your free, beauitful website go to ZOLA.com/aandsCASPER: For $50 off your mattress, go to Casper.com/aands!     

Impatience is a brutal joy killer. It's an entitlement to having our expectations met, the way we want it when we want it. Expectations that are probably a smidge unrealistic to begin with.And when we don't get our way?Heavy sigh. Tapping foot. Snarky comment. Full blown meltdown.We have to fully understand and prepare for the fact that all good things worth while take time. And that the best way to combat impatience? Like the entire month of December leading up to Christmas Day - joy is often most found in the anticipation, the preperation and the hope of a wonderful blessing.The blessing itself isn't even that big of a deal in comparison.Refuse to be impatient. Find your joy in the waiting.What do you have to lose? Enjoy today's episode! 

Think you're having a bad day? In today's episode we talk about harrowing and inspiring stories of some of the worst days, months years-  ever. But they kept going and so can we.Few realize that all their b*tchin' and moanin' can have devastating, long term effects on their minds, their emotions, their relationships and their future.Why let anything, especially a good 'ol pity party steal your joy? Don't! After listening to today's episode, you won't want to complain again - and trust me, you'll be a lot happier for it.Enjoy today's episode!

Our freedom is more than a gift, but what are you going to do with it? Anna & Susannah discuss how to not take it for granted, but multiply it in your life and in others.Enjoy the show!

Trying to impress people is exhausting and never ending. Man uses things like status to create hierarchies of control, but to God - all of that is meaningless. It doesn't matter how many famous people you name drop, your connections, your title, your status or whether or not you're dating a Kardashian (especially that last part).You're free from trying to be something the world thinks is important and free to be exactly who you are. You don't need a PhD, be a CEO or have a popular YouTube channel to be somebody special - you already are.It's time to stop wasting time on things that are useless and pursue what really matters - then maybe we can finally get some things done around here!Enjoy the show

In today's episode, we are talking reedom in Christ and what that really means to us as believers. One - we’re free from the POWER of sin - free from shame and guilt. We are no longer condemned God constantly gives us these epic, unconditional love, do-overs - and what we decide to do with those do-overs is what will inevitably give us the wonderful, adventure filled life that God intended for us, or a life of continual struggle.God gives us the opportunity, but it’s on us to seize it. God gave us all of this free will and he says, you are forgiven, you are not condemned, you are mine and if you focus on me first - all things are possible.THAT, my friends - is such an incredible opportunity that we must take it. Every single believer who doesn’t take that and run with it?Who puts their own chains around their ankles and pretends they’re stuck? There’s no other way to say it -THAT is a tragedy.

This week we had flooding that went under our floors and seeped into our walls. A crew came out and placed huge utility fans all throughout the basement and turned them on. It’s so loud, I actually thought it couldn’t be happening. I was upstairs in my kitchen and felt like I was guiding a Boeing 757 to its terminal without head gear.Then, the very polite leader of the crew told me the fans needed to stay on until they returned Monday.Monday, was um, 4 days away.Unless we were locked away in a bedroom, none of us could hear each other in the house. Our minds would adapt to the noise, but our bodies felt the burden of it. It was a sense you were under something you couldn’t get over. The crew leader texted me a time for Monday and I jumped on the opportunity to beg.“Um, I realize this is for our good - but the fans have really exhausted us. If I have to yell “What?!” one more time to someone in my family - I think we’re all gonna lose it.”Thankfully, he said we could shut some of them off, but to turn them back on at night. I fled downstairs and started unplugging like a maniac.The oppressive noise lifted.We were free.Obviously this is a silly example, but think about the last time a fire alarm went off and it took awhile for the fire station to shut off the alarms. Once they did it’s like you could breathe again - your shoulders could relax.It was over.Bondage has that same weight over us. We may “get used to it” - not even notice it anymore - but our body is still burdened by it’s oppressive weight. Think feelings of shame, anger or guilt - we may think we want justice, or a new life, or a do-over that will never come.What we really want is to be free.And Jesus says we are.Enjoy today's episode!

How can our body be well when our soul is in turmoil?It can't, and we're kidding ourselves when we think we can live in fear, worry, stress, anger, self-loathing and [fill in the blank with our own terrible word] and expect ourselves to manage healthy bodies.Whenever I hear the song "All Must Be Well" from Liz Vice, my eyes well with tears. It's an upbeat song, so it always catches me off guard. But deep in my spirit I know why I'm compelled to cry.When my soul hears, "All Must Be Well," it leans into the promise.It longs for it.And so does my body. Let's get well. Enjoy today's episode!