LifeWork:The Podcast

This is how we make life work when we are faced with grief and loss.  What does life look like when we unpack the vasntess of grief?    Grief isn't just the loss of someONE. Sometimes we grive the loss of 'what was', a season, or even an unwelcome change. And can we just 'catch a break'?  Probably not! Grief is like an ocean and waves come and go. What does grief mean to each of us? How do we walk through every season of grief? Do we talk about it? Do we retreat?   This week's ecnouragement from God's word: Psalm 34:8 1 Thessalonians 5:24   Christ's weekly favorite:  Wink Eyelash Clusters Natalie's weekly favorite: Hydrojug Tumbler

This is how we make life work when we say so many things that have become a part of our every day lingo…but are they ridiculous or genius?   A fun episode where we dissect some expressions such as: Penny for Your Thoughts Call It a Day It Is What It Is Break a Leg Take it with a Grain of Salt Get it Out of Your System Bite Off More Than You Can Chew Go Back to the Drawing Board Plus some bonus ones to think about!   How do we interpret them? Do we say them often? Do we agree with them or are they ridiculous?    Check it out and YOU decide! We'd love to hear from you so message us on Instagram and share some of YOUR faves.

This is how we make life work with the ups and downs of everyday life. What do we do in the gaps of the rollercoaster of life?  We have really great days where everything is firing and then out of nowhere the bottom seems to fall out.  It's called life and it can be a bit of a roller coaster.  There are some really great highs and some really crummy lows, so what do we do in the 'gaps'...those drops in the roller coaster?  We are human and frustrations can mount to a point of explosion, yet we almost can't enjoy those great days because we sense what might be coming.  How do we give ourselves grace and how do we move through the 'Tuesdays'? We have a REAL conversation with REAL examples of how the bottom falls out and how we cope. Bad days, bad mindset, bad self judgement, bad body image...ALL the things!!! Grace can look like: Rally! Sometimes we just need to rally and get ourselves together. Our problems/moments/complaints can snowball.  One small issue can snowball and we can get more and more frustrated.  Just like a snowball traveling down a hill...you may not be able to push it back up but you can stop it! We may not be able to back track our day, but we can STOP the mindset and keep it from growing more negative day by day.  Gratitude!  Find thankful moments in the little things.  What are the small things that (even though life feels out of control) we can look at and say thank you. It's hard to be gracious to ourselves and grateful for what we have, but it's SO important. Live in it!  Not for the long term, but just be in it.  Accept it might be a bad day but not a bad life.  A new day is coming, it is PROMISED to us!   Be aware, be mindful, figure out where it's coming from and move through it.  Unpack and Unload Whether it's with your person who you can be totally transparent with or journaling your thoughts, its' so important to let it out.  When we are able to unpack all of those things, we can look and see WHERE the problem lies, WHAT it looks like and HOW we can move forward. Staying in the Word and staying equipped for hard moments sure does help.  Hide those words in your heart...NOT TODAY SATAN! Life wasn't promised to be easy, but finding grace and gratitude in those gaps is key. Favorite Finds time!!! RICE WATER?!?!  Is this something you can buy or something you make? Do you drink it or what? Here's the deal...you make it and put it on your hair to help it get stronger, healthier, thicker and just BETTER! 

  This is how we make life work when trying to establish boundaries.  Whether it's with friends, coworkers or family, how do we heed the same advice that we might lend to others?  Is our happiness being sacrificed to keep others happy?  Are you a people pleaser or an empath?  Getting involved in others people's drama, trying to fix people and not saying NO can be a REAL struggle!  but our 'yes' puts our life into more chaos.  It's time to draw some boundaries! Empaths feel EVERYTHING The instict to fix it and make everyone feel better can put us over the edge.  We can still be helpful but not get pulled into it.  Sure we just want to be helpful but we somehow get in the middle of it. If we are fixing other people's 'stuff', we are just putting our 'stuff' to the side! You dont have to say anything right away. When others in turmoil, they will cling to those they feel are their saviors. Be aware so that you can draw that boundary line...here is the advice and back out! Do a real good gut check and see if it's worth it in the long haul to get involved. What is the motive and intention? If your motives are pure and intentions are good, then move forward.  But if you can say no to either of those, you have to take a step back. It's easy to become the problem instead of fixing the problem if there is an unhealthy boundary.   We HAVE to learn to say NO Perspective and age play a big part in realizing what our life priorities are and where we need to start saying no.  We can set the stage upfrong to avoid conflict and guilt in the future.  The pile on is real...by not saying no to getting mixed up in other's people junk, we sacrifice what really matters. We hurt those around us instead of doing the opposite.  Putting other people's happiness ahead of ours really doesn't work. It's a vicious cycle and SO real! Contribute to other's happiness but don't be responsible for it! We contribute to their happiness by just being ourselves.  We aren't responsible for other people's happiness...we can contribute but we are NOT responsible.  That is not our cross to bear and we haven't been called to play God.  HOW do we set the boundary to NOT fix other people's junk?  If praying is your jam, you need to pray about that! Ask yourself if you're helping them with the long game so they learn how to handle issues in the future with grace and wisdom.  When it comes to saying no, draw up those life priorities.  Be ok with disappointing people, because we WILL.  Think about what you would tell your daughter or son...how would you advise them on boundaries?  Take that into consideration and use it for yourself! When it's all said and done, we just want to end the day well, so how does that look to each of us?? 

This is how we make life work when pondering balance. Christi sits down to talk about BALANCE...what is it? how do we attain it? DO we attain it? Finding Balance in life is kinda laughable!  When life feels like a tigh rope we just hope that there's a safety net under us.   As women, we are overwhelmed by so much and we always feel guilty.  Do we put that pressure on ourselves or does society? Who are we listening to? Too busy is NOT a good badge to be wearing!  We recognize that our to do lists are ridiculous, but that badge of honor needs to be taken off.  The simplicity isn't held to the same standard as it used to be because we want MORE.  Let's reframe the phrase of BALANCE...HOW??? Realign!  Stop and look at where we are and where we want to be.  What has to come off of our lists?  What doesn't bring joy and get us closer to where we want to be? Check in on our priorities...take the difference makers and make our days work around those.  Measure the mundane against those difference makers.  If it doesn't align, it's an easy NO.  Align, Realign, Check, Recheck. Adaptability! Realize that each day may have to look different and be ok with making those changes. Things come at us unexpectedly all the time, so we have to really think through and learn how to adjust. Be able to reset and make it work for YOU! Restore! Where's the restoration in BUSY? Restoration can be different for each us, but it's SO important!  Maybe it's scrolling, maybe it's reading, maybe it's getting in the word. You have to keep the main thing the main thing!!!

This is how we make life work when we want to go from surviving during the holiday season to THRIVING!  Natalie sits down with Dr. Desire Taylor to dissect all things during this time of year.  Dr. Taylor is a clinical psychologist with her private practice in the Dallas area.  She grew up all over the world as her parents were both in the military.  She eventually settled in Texas where she obtained her bachelor's degree in African American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin.  From there, she earned her doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology.  Her training continued with an internship at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, Colorado.  Then she completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio, Texas.  We discuss some GREAT topics along with strategies to combat the struggles!  Why are we so stressed this time of year?  Holidays have become taxing.  We are preparing, consuming, acquiring, and out of our rhythms.  Great deal of expectation/comparison/pressure Many of the things take a lot of physical and mental energy which leads to being overwhelmed and overloaded This time of year seems to highlight relational conflict/challenges whether with family/friends or alone Why do we seem more emotional during the holidays?  This is a sacred season, we are meant to feel and be moved during this time, BUT we don't consider that and treat ourselves as such Holidays highlight grief and loss in a real way Unrealistic expectations mean we are not prepared for the realities of our beautiful but dysfunctional families. We might shift into being more rigid and less flexible to try to meet those unrealistic expectations We go into feeling personal failure, criticism, judgement, all of which disconnect us from ourselves and loved ones Why are holidays harder after trauma? The message is that this time of year is supposed to be joyful and cheer but those who are experiencing the impact of trauma feel anything but that. If we edge into faking it, it makes the situation even worse We have memories of past holidays where the trauma was NOT there so it can act as a reference point and highlight a clear before and after Nervous system is hyper vigilant following trauma, so adding more stress to a body that's already pretty taxed is a tough combo How do we deal? Treat this as a holy time, a sacred time Shift away from what the holidays should look like and and ask yourself 'How do I  want to FEEL after the holidays are over?' to allow that to be your guide through the season Pause...physically, mentally, schedule wise.  Really make sure quiet time is locked in and respected MAKE SPACE...what does that mean?? THIS is good!!!!!! Identify and take stock of your common triggers beforehand.  Figure out how you want to navigate that and how you might retreat Challenge the expectations!!! You can follow Dr. Taylor for more of her amazing wisdom via her Instagram at @doctor.desi and reach her via emal at drdesiretaylor@gmail.com

This is how we make life work when we untangle the Christmas season. How do we focus more on Presence over Presents?  Is it even possible?  We don't have the answers and know the 'how tos' for it all BUT we want to just have a living room chat and see what comes up.  There are some things we aren't going to negotiate on such as memory making with gingerbread houses and all the mess that comes with it.  But what CAN we cut back on?  Maybe it's drawing boundaries with families so that we can stay put on Christmas morning.  Maybe it's realizing that in one year from now our kids won't remember the gifts they got.  Come hang out with us and let's see what we can do together to validate the craziness of Christmas while keeping the joy of the season!

This is how we make life work when we UNmask!  Are we sharing the REELs of our lives or the REAL lives we lead? We know that all of us would rather share that highlight reel as we seek to avoid insecurity, but what does that lead to?  Envy, comparison and a spiral of mental health.  But what do we do? Before you post it or say it Do a gut check!  Is this living your most authentic self? Are you hiding behind a mask or unvailing who you truly are to your core?  Legacy building We always talk about ending the day well!  Each day adds up to a life well lived and leaving a legacy to those we love and those who know us.  What are we doing with the in between moments?  Get off Social! Yeah, we get it, we get sucked in too!  But get off of social when it doesn't matter so that you can live your REAL life vs. your REEL life Start your day well We want to end the day well but what about how we start?  Are you reaching for your phone first thing or having a bit of introspect time?  Setting the tone for your day is so crucial!  Go check out the BIBLE APP!!!  It's YouVersion and is one of our most favorites and what we both use on the daily. And remember Shein from our swimsuit faves?!?!?  You definitely want to check it out again heading into fall!!!

This is how we make life work when tragedy strikes!  We believe that God places us in the EXACT places we are supposed to be at all times...good, bad and ugly.  As a Breast Cancer Survivor, Natalie knows that her responsibility is to now pay it forward!  But how?? Natalie shares her story and message to #washwithyourhands! By finding her own mass, she now shares her message with anyone she can to wash with  your hands!  Even if you aren't comfortable doing a self exam, make it your monthly habit to wash with your hands on the first of every single month.  Pay attention to what you are feeling and take note of any differences from month to month.  YOU are your best advocate!!  She encourages you to educate yourself! What's with all the pink?  Sure we know it stands for breast cancer awareness, but it's what's behind all the pink that matters.  How do fighters feel about it?  How do survivors feel about it?  It can vary from person to person but one thing remains...the color is pretty but the disease is NOT.  Educate yourself on the disease, on the foundations your money goes to and the slogans that stand.  At the end of the day we are ALL doing our very best at any moment, so try to relinquish the judgement! She champions the cause to make sure you take care of you NOW! Natalie is SO passionate about making sure YOU know that you can't wait for tragedy to strike before you start taking care of yourself...physically, mentally, spiritually.  By knocking on death's door, she was and is so grateful to have been building her strength all these years.  We will all face a battle and we can't wait for that to come along. If you start taking care of yourself NOW, you will be stronger for whatever comes your way!!! Favorite Devotional: Jesus Calling Book Recommendations:  Goliath Must Fall Hope in the Dark Live Fearless You Are the Girl For the Job Podcast Recommendations: Elevation Church Hope Fellowship Made for This Daily Grace  

This is how we make life work through a bit of rest.  Let's face it, neither of us are real 'restful' souls, so this is a really hard subject for us.  But we also realize that there is renewal amongst the rest that we allow ourselves.   We don't enjoy when people tell us to rest! Why?  It makes us feel anxious and lazy.  But that's NOT how it should be! We love fitness but we also know that our results don't come if we work our muscles 24/7.  The growth comes when we rest our muscles and allow them to recover.  That doesn't mean sitting around all day while they recover, but it DOES mean allowing rest.  How can we help YOU to grasp onto more rest so that you are the best version of yourself?  Flip the Script... RESTORATION...rest is at the root! It's a renewing of something that has been lost.   Rest is taking a break from the stressful and strenuous activities Be true to you... What does 'rest' mean to you? What would YOUR ideal rest period look like? Communicate with your loved ones... Define your perfect 'rest' period  Share that with those in your household We challenge you to REALLY take a step back and look at how you can rest more. Your mind, body and soul ALL need that restoration!!!! 

This is how we make life work when we make it through summer and kids are back to school!  Sure, we have bumps and bruises but we made it y'all.  Join us as we discuss all things surviving this time of year! How do we untangle all the noise between PTO, sports, fees, schedules, meals, etc.? Communication in household is a huge plus...but how?? Having a weekly sit down to communicate all the things Central home calendar Organization within the home How do we budget this time of year? Work in reverse with lists/priorities Seek out resources such as Platos Closet, Poshmark, Five Below, DH Gate and MORE! What IG accounts do we love for this?   Have a LOOSE menu to help the weeks flow... 4 Dinners...can kids take one night over? School lunches and accounts So many great things to think about to help us feel we ended the day well throughout all the noise!  Fave Face: Macabeet Faver Fashion: Oofos Sandals Fave Foods: Individually packed items (BabyBel, Guac, Hummus, Peanut Butter, Ranch)  

This is how we make life work when the honeymoon of summer comes to an end.  Our patience is running thin, the kids are restless and we are craving routine.  We give our strategies on keeping our mental health on point so that we can be better for everyone around us and feel like we have finished well.    As the summer winds down we can feel more stress creeping in as we get a longer list of things we need to get done before school starts.  So how do we begin???   Having a to do list is KEY to making sure that we keep order. It helps us to navigate the most important.  When our heads are in order, it helps to keep our lives in order.  Whether you like pen and paper or a digital planner, it's so important to focus on what lies ahead  Personal growth is something we just cannot let slide by.  Making even 5 minutes to take care of ourselves is crucial to being the best for ourselves and for others. Some of our favorites are plugging in great podcasts, listening to books on audible and just old school sitting down with  a good book to help us grow. We touch on social media and how it can be somewhat of a detriment to our headspace.  We don't want it wrecking our worlds with strong comparison games so we strategically follow those who inspire us.  Surround yourself with inspiration and motivation to keep on track. Borrowing trouble from the future might seem like it's a crazy strategy to keep us on track, but is it?!?  Not necessarily!   Big decisions and little decisions, what affect will it have on our future selves?  Is it going to make us feel more behind or help us get ahead of the game?  By borrowing trouble from the future we can avoid issues while also making great gains in our mental health worlds.    Resources mentioned:  When Less Becomes More Emily Ley 8x11 Simplified Planner Emily Ley 8x5 Simplified Planner   This Episode's FAVES: Face: I Am Love  Fashion: Kimono and This one too!  Food: Costco Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry

This is how we make life work when unraveling our fitness during the summer !  It's hard to fit workouts into our day, we get it... it's hot, procrastination takes over and there are a million things pulling at us.  But we have to make it a part of our day and here are  simple solutions  to make your fitness journey work so that you can end the day well.     It should be a part of your daily to do list!   We all have crazy schedules right now, so how can we fit in our workouts during the busy summer months?  We suggest picking 3 days to workout at a higher intensity, always being in motion by adding simple movement patterns to your daily routines, and scheduling it out. Having the right space is crucial!  It isn't a one size fits all and it doesn't mean a full spread of a gym, but having a few simple things in place will give you the right headspace and space for movement.  We even give some of our favorite items to help!  Our favorite playlist?  Hip Hop BBQ on Pandora is the big winner!!!!  Prioritizing is KEY!!! We make a 30 minute workout just as important as showering and brushing our teeth on most days.  It can't fall off the list, so having a plan together and not compromising your day until this is conquered will help to make it a ‘1' in your appointments. Your overall health is more important than what we give it credit for. Start taking care of yourself NOW so that you are set for any other battles that may come your way.   At the end of the day, it is about being PROACTIVE in your fitness journey instead of being REACTIVE! Keep it simple, keep it realistic and end the day well!   Product links mentioned during this episode include==> Mini Loop Bands (10% discount with code MYTHINKFIT) Hip Bands (10% discount with code MYTHINKFIT) Equipment bundle (10% discount with code MYTHINKFIT) Jump Rope (10% discount with code MYTHINKFIT) PopSugar  Beachbody on Demand MyThinkFit LIVE   FAVES  Face: Glow Screen  Fashion: Shein swimsuit top Food: Blueberry Watermelon Feta Salad 

This is how we make life work when planning summer travel!  Natalie sits down to talk with Dori Reuber of Vincent Vacations to learn some common misconceptions and her top travel tips. Life is tangled, so here's how we can make it work a bit easier!  Is it more expensive to work with a travel agent? That's a typical misconception! Some do charge a plan to go fee but not all do...like Dori.  Her agency is a fee free planner which is SO helpful.  It's comparable to buying a house...those realtor fees are built in just like travel agent fees are always built in whether you use them or not.   Why would someone use a travel advisor instead of booking on their own? They spend their own time and money to tour destinations for their clients. They have first hand experience! They have access to promotions and deals that the general public doesn't. They all share information and help each other so that they can help their clients in the best possible way. They do all of the leg work for you and take away a big chunk of stress! What are some great booking tips for summer travel? Use a travel advisor!!!!   Buy an insurance policy on your trip...there are several ways and Dori gives us guidance on those. Google flights is a great resource to see what airlines are pricing on what days Premium flights are on holidays   What are some great packing tips? Lists Carry on only (is quart size toiletries still a thing??) TSA Pre-Check vs. Global Entry options Minimizing packing and wear dry fit material to keep compact in suitcases and possibly use the packing cubes Sunscreen is crazy expensive at resorts to pack as much as you can If you do check your bags, take a backpack with swimsuit, first change of clothes, toothbrush and meds What are some helpful booking strategies when working with a travel advisor? Be pretty specific with dates and what is important to you.  Let them know what type of room you want and what your preferences are.  This helps them to tailor something for the best experience for you! Also give them a budget...without that it's very hard to make sure that you get the best trip and so that they can do their job. They don't work for free and don't get paid until you have taken your trip...BIG misconception!  Specials are based on supply and demand so if you book at a different time than someone in your group, there could be a price difference. Tickets can be put on hold for 24 hours unless it's last minute.  Rates are going up so don't be surprised when booking!   Connect with Dori and get some great deals through her private community at TRAVEL BY DORI with Vincent Vacations!!!!  She shares some great specials in there but know she can take those and tailor to you specifically.  You can also email her dori@vincentvacations.com !  Resources recommended: www.google.com/flights Favorite Resorts: Family: Xcaret Couples: Ateleir, Secrets, Excellence, Grand Velas Packing Cubes

This is how we make life work while saying peace out to the ‘HOT GIRL SUMMER'! We talk about our insecurities in our mind and body as we worry about judgement from others. How do we give ourselves the freedom to be who we are today as we combat the craving to rewind the clock. How do we stop doing this to ourselves? Simple solutions that we try to implement and hope YOU will put into place!!! Control What You Can Control! Thoughts, food, movement, habits, etc. You can CHOOSE to have a strategy to shift things or to keep going down the same path. Feed the Positivity! Have you ever written a list of the GOOD things about yourself? What about seeing your favorite quotes regularly?  What is seen on the outside is not always what's happening on the inside! Ditch the Extremes! It's not about all or nothing, it's about keeping it realistic.  Small things lead to BIG things, so keep the focus real. Just end the day well!  What Legacy are You Leaving? Our challenge to you this summer is to take a picture with your kids in a swimsuit…it's about the memories not the body.  Some of our favorite scriptures to keep handy: Hebrews 12:1-3 Luke 12:48 Psalm 139:14   We love these quotes: “I Am Worthy” “I am learning to love my body and I can CHOOSE to make choices that respect and honor my body today” “I am perfectly imperfect” “I like me, she gets me” “You are enough” “What others think of you is none of your business” “Outward appearance is nothing without inner growth”   Tanologist Tan Drops: https://amzn.to/2SHLfar Honey Bead Stacks: https://honeybeadstacks.com/ Sign up for our newsletter HERE!!!!!

This is how we make like work as we kick off summer! We know that if our head is a mess then the rest of our lives get even more chaotic.  So, how do we make the most of the days and soak up the good of our summer months?  Yes,  the honeymoon phase of summer break will end, but here we give our tips to help you keep some order in your home.    3 tips to prepare you  Make your bed!  This helps to center you and dictates flow of your day. We give our top strategies to make it your own oasis  Get your kitchen in order!  This is the heart of the home and how you begin and end your day.  WE share how to minimize efforts but  maximize your mental space.  Establish a flow of family efforts! This is how we set our days up for success to keep head space in order.  Let us help you with some simple tips to make it a family effort so it's not all on you.    At the end of the day, it's not about perfection, but giving you strategies to help keep some sort of order to keep chaos at bay.    Colanders: https://amzn.to/3qET9y6 Vase: https://amzn.to/3dweT9R Elta MD tinted sunscreen https://amzn.to/3qBj61c Glow Me tinted sunscreen https://www.freskincare.com/collections/all-products/products/glow-me  discount code LIFEWORK  Impress Nails https://amzn.to/3dtTluz DOWNLOAD, SUBSCRIBE, STAY TUNED.... Sign up for newsletter HERE!!!!

This is how we make life work when we realize we need to help YOU unravel some of life's issues...the big, the small, the in between.  When we CRAVE the simplicity, the peace, the calmness, how do we let go of the guilt?  How do we give ourselves permission to seek out the strategies to help UNRAVEL the tangled messes we get into?  NOW is the time! Welcome to Season 2!

This is how we make life work when we dig deep with Grandma.  She teaches how to have strength, how to stay positive and how to have faith in the Lord even during the most trying times...like colorectal cancer.   Gaining wisdom for almost a century, this is one conversation you will NOT want to miss!!! 

This is how we make life work with Spring Fever! From allergies to fashion, the change of seasons bring about a fresh perspective.  We share our simple hacks to help you make life work right along with us.  Join our community HERE for more convos and resources! 

This is how we make life work when we make a hard stop to something and an immediate start to reach our goals.  It's not about perfection, but it's about making progress any chance we get. Join our private community HERE for more resources and convo!

This is how we make life work when we're told we shouldn't do a side side part or wear skinny jeans.  Oh, and we also shouldn't use the laughing cry emoji.  We are Generation Side Part!!! Let's talk more about that and how trends feed into body image.  Join our Facebook group for more resources and convo HERE! 

This is how we make life work when talking to our younger selves.  Let's talk about things we would tell ourselves 20 years ago. From sunscreen to confidence; from little things to life changing things, this is what we would say!    Join our Facebook group HERE for more resources and convo!! Hear more from Natalie Tuman HERE!! Hear more from Christi Reid HERE!!

This is how we make life work when it's all a bit messy. From the big things to the little things, how can we fit the pieces together to make it more seamless?  Join our Facebook group for more resources and convo!  Hear more from Natalie Tuman! Hear more from Christi Reid!  

This is how we make life work when we feel out of control.  In our first episode of 2021 we tackle the areas we CAN'T control and talk about what we CAN control.  Plus, how our holidays went...were they what we expected??? Link to DASH Egg Cooker is HERE!!!!  Join our Facebook community for more resources and convos! Hear from Natalie on a regular basisHear from Christi on a regular basis!

This is how we make life work during the Christmas season.  With all the pressure out there, how do we try to stay grounded and keep focus on the REAL reason for the season?  We may not have it all figured out, but this is us! Join our Facebook group for more resources and convo HERE!!! Hear from Natalie Tuman (My Think Fit) weekly HERE!!! Hear from Christi Reid weekly HERE!!!

This is how we make life work with ALL things Christmas! From recipes to outfits to wrapping paper and everything in between.   Join our Facebook group for more resources and convo HERE! Hear more from Natalie Tuman HERE! Hear from more from Christi Reid HERE!

This is how we make lifework with our guest Melissa Weaver!  Melissa is a beauty expert who shares some simple tips for your everyday makeup routine.  PLUS she goes into some fun Holiday Glam ideas to take that beauty routine up a notch.   Join our Facebook group for more resources and convo  HERE! Hear more from Natalie Tuman HERE! Hear more from Christi Reid  HERE!

This is how we make life work when choosing between icing or cake!   Listen in as we give our opinions on icing and cake.  What's our favorite? Which do we prefer? And what the heck does that have to do with anything?!?   Join our Facebook group for more resources and convo HERE!  Hear from Natalie Tuman (My Think Fit) weekly HERE!  Hear from Christi Reid weekly HERE!

This is how we make life work when feeling off.  Let's get real and relatable.  It's 2020 and things are feeling 'off'. Is it ok for US to feel off?  What do we do?  How do we manage?  Join our Facebook group for more resources and convos HERE!! Hear from Natalie Tuman (My Think Fit) weekly HERE!!  Hear from Christi Reid weekly HERE!! 

It's been the never ending Spring Break!  Are we REALLY back to school? So many options, so many obstacle, so many opportunities.  With virtual and in person school both available, this school year has been totally different.   Is there a right choice?  Is there a wrong choice? Here's how we are navigating this season. Join our private community for more fun and resources HERE Hear more from Natalie with My Think Fit HERE Hear more from Christi HERE Episode sponsored by FRE' Skincare...get your discount HERE with code 'LIFEWORK'  

Do you have a filter system when deciding what to say or do? Listen as we chat about are we 'helping or hurting' with our words and our actions. Plus takeaway tips that YOU can use to decipher.   Join our private community for more fun and resources HERE Hear from from Natalie with My Think Fit, Inc by going HERE Hear from Christi by going HERE Episode sponsored by FRE  Skincare...get your discount HERE with code 'LIFEWORK'

Meet Crystal Gornto, the founder of HeartStories where she helps women to hear Love louder than all the negative noise in their lives. She is determined to create fun, innovative ways to connect women with more joy and purpose!  Her mission is to inspire them to be all they’re meant to be, while enjoying the journey together, despite their hectic lives.  Crystal hosts monthly GNOs (Girl’s Nights Out) speaks, and blogs  about life and learning on the journey of leading HeartStories. Join our private LifeWork community HERE for more REAL discussions and resources! 

It can be hard to stay on track with your health when the summer months hit. Between pool days and lake outings and being stuck at home in the heat, we talk about our favorite food and drink for the hot summer days!  Join our private community for more discussions and resources: www.facebook.com/groups/lifeworkthepodcast

We have all been thrown a curve ball or two over our lifetime and 2020 has been no exception! ,But what do we learn from those?  How can we take a tough situation and grow for future trials?  How do we pivot when nothing seems right?   Join our private group HERE for more resources  Hear from Natalie regularly HERE Hear from Christi regularly HERE If this episode was helpful, make sure to SHARE, SUBSCRIBE and RATE us! 

Summer is here and we are feeling the HEAT! Let's talk some of our faves...from sunscreen to shorts to sandals and beach bags.  It's our Favorite Things SUMMER edition!!!  Join our Facebook group HERE for more resources and convo:  Hear from Natalie Tuman (My Think Fit) weekly HERE Hear from Christi Reid weekly HERE

In our 4th episode, we gave you our strategies to help make life work while  facing the Covid struggle.  That was then and this is now.  Listen in to see if we stuck to the plan, how we have learned to pivot and what we are doing now! Join us on Facebook for more convos and resources HERE Hear from Christ Reid on the regular: Click HERE Hear from Natalie Tuman on the regular: Click HERE

Christi talks about the difference between 44 and 45. She touches on everything from leaning too much on the concept of grace to the best root cover up out there! Bottom line...it's easy to fall into the grace trap when we should be applying grit.  We've gotta learn the difference.   Oh and some wrinkles are worth keeping but there's nothing wrong with a little Botox here and there! Join our Facebook group for more resources and convo!   Hear from Natalie Tuman(My Think Fit) weekly!  Hear from Christi Reid weekly!

Join us as we share some of our MOST favorite things to help you conquer your beauty routine.  We'll tackle all things from the neck up to set your summer months up for greatness. Check out the lashes HERE!!!  Join our Facebook group for more resources and convo! Hear from Natalie Tuman (My Think Fit) weekly!   Hear from Christi Reid weekly!

We sit down and chat with West Texas native Jennifer Strickland as she shares her compelling story. She brings a whole new meaning to finding strength in the struggle as she finds triumph over tragedy year and year.   You'll see why she's the gal for the job and will find encouragement to live out YOUR story starting now!  Join our Facebook group for more resources and convo  Hear from Natalie Tuman (My Think Fit) weekly  Hear from Christi Reid weekly

Ever feel like a fraud?  Like what you want in life is just not attainable?  Ever question your self worth?  Yeah, we get you!  Let's chat about what it's like to attack 'imposter syndrome' and overcome your fears when trying to reach your goals.   Join our Facebook community for more resources and convo! Hear more from Natalie Tuman (My Think Fit) Hear more from Christi Reid

Meet Alison Lumbatis, the creator of Get Your Pretty On and the first of its kind personal styling program! This mom of three started GYPO as her accountability partner to rebuild her wardrobe and share what she learned along the way on her style journey. Since then, GYPO has grown into one of the leading resources for women who are ready to rediscover style and feel pretty through easy outfit inspiration, beauty tips and lifestyle advice. Alison is a certified life coach and has been named a thought leader in the personal style and confidence space. She inspires women to take action to make themselves a priority and gives them permission to do whatever helps them live prettier lives. She’s helped more than 30,000 women rebuild their wardrobes and find confidence through her signature styling program, Style Challenges by GYPO!!! Follow Alison at www.getyourprettyon.com and across social media!  Join our Facebook community for more resources and convo! Hear more from Natalie Tuman (My Think Fit) Hear more from Christi Reid  

Some people can fall asleep at a moment's notice and stay asleep all night!  Yet others struggle to get the shut eye their body needs and end up paying for it.  Let's talk sleep habits and sleep tips to help YOU get the rest you need!  A couple of products mentioned in this episode: Wake Light Sound Machine Rest supplement Join our Facebook group for more resources and convo! Hear from Natalie Tuman (My Think Fit) weekly HERE  Hear from Christ Reid weekly HERE

Remember fully stocked grocery stores and simple trips to grab what you need for your meals?  Those were the good 'ole days!   We share how we keep things simple with our nutrition during chaos while also giving grace where it's needed.    Join our Facebook group HERE for more resources and convo! Hear more from Natalie Tuman (My Think Fit)! Hear more from Christi Reid 

We've always known it takes a village to make life work, but we've never SEEN it put into action as much as we have now.  Our teacher friends shared with us some touching and realistic strategies that we hope will encourage you on this new venture.   We will share specific recommendations from Preschool to High School based on real life experiences from those who are behind the scenes and care about our kids!  Join our Facebook group for more resources and convo! Hear from Natalie Tuman (My Think Fit) weekly!  

Jenny Dean is a mother of two beautiful children. Balancing her family life and career can be challenging at times, but she believes that time for yourself and your health is important! We talk all about what she did to WAKE UP... in every area of her life. Why she believes your morning routine will dictate your whole day. What a typical day looks like for her. Why she believes our physical health is linked to our everyday happiness. What happens when you wake up from just sleep walking through life and truly start living?  Jenny gives us her tips on how she makes life work.  You can find and follow Jenny at www.jennydeanfitness.com  Join our Facebook group HERE for more resources and convo! 

Christi and Natalie discuss their strategies to help  make life work NOW!   We want to set ourselves up for success for each adversity that comes our way and help find strength in the struggle.   We have a choice on how we respond to adversity…there’s a precious opportunity here to be better than we were before.  It’s just one way to make life work!!!  Books referenced:  Jesus Calling by Sarah Young Sophie Kinsella books Tidying Up with Marie Kondo   Online Workout Resources: Beachbody on Demand  Fat Loss Project Pop Sugar Fitness Fave Planners:  Passion Planner Mom Agenda Happy Hour Shows: Friends Seinfeld Chrisley Knows Best Big Bang Theory Bingeworthy Shows: Dead To Me Big Little Lies Little Fires Everywhere Schitts Creek   Join our Facebook group for more resources and convos! Hear from Natalie Tuman (My Think Fit) weekly: 

Christi is the founder of The Dig and co-host of LifeWork: The Podcast.  Through her experiences, she has had to learn how to dig in and rise up!  Hear more about her purpose behind this and see how you too can apply this to make life work.  Join our Facebook group HERE for more resources and convo!!

Natalie is the face behind My Think Fit, Inc. and the co-host of LifeWork: The Podcast. Get to know her a bit better as you get a behind the scenes listen on how her journey has changed her outlook. CLICK to hear more from Natalie through her weekly emails and monthly newsletter! Join our Facebook group HERE for more resources and convo!!

What do you do when you hear those small 'God whispers'?  Will you listen or keep putting it off?  Let's talk about what those whispers did for us and what it lead to!  Join our Facebook group HERE for more resources and convo! https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeworkthepodcast

Introducing LifeWork:The Podcast with hosts Christi Reid and Natalie Tuman.  A show dedicated to the untangling of life through REAL experiences.  Join our Facebook group HERE for more resources and convos!