Motherhood Elevated

Hey everyone--it's been a while! Today I'm introducing you to my new podcast. In this first episode, I'll be filling you in on the changes that are coming as well as what you can expect from here on out. Whether you're a long-time listener or you're brand new to my world, welcome! I'm so happy you're here.

Donald Miller said, "If we are tired of life, what we're really tired of is the story we are living inside of." Today we are talking about the stories we tell, and how we aren't always the most accurate narrators of our life's experience. I'll give you three ideas that you can start using today to become the editor of your stories and a more intentional creator in your life!

This week, in anticipation of Easter, we're talking about why the teachings of Jesus Christ are much more than just a nice idea or good suggestion. Learning about the Savior and nurturing His attributes within ourselves can have profound psychological, emotional, spiritual, and even physical benefits. Accepting His invitation to align ourselves with His thoughts, feelings, and actions gives us the power to change not just our natures, but every aspect of our lives.

What do you think of when you hear the word "extraordinary?" Today we are diving into what it means to create a truly extraordinary life, and why the little choices we make each day matter not just for the quality of our lives in the here and now, but on into the eternities.

Tony Robbins said "Change happens when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change." As a Life Coach, people come to me when they're looking to make adjustments in their lives. They're tired of feeling stuck in the same old habits and patterns, and are ready to move forward and improve their relationships, their confidence, their health, their spirituality, or any other part of their life's experience. In today's episode, I help you understand your desires for change, and teach you how to go about making incremental shifts in your thinking that will help you create positive changes in any area of your life.

Today we are exploring the topic of identity! We talk about what it is, why it's important, and what part you have in uncovering your true identity. Most importantly, we discuss how living in your true identity as a child of God will not only help you reach your eternal potential, but affects your everyday habits, feelings, interactions, and attitudes. 

When we hear the phrase "God's will," many of us picture God sitting up in Heaven watching us, just waiting to see whether or not our choices will perfectly align with some specific plan He's laid out for us. But in today's episode I present a little shift in perspective that can help us show up more fully in our lives, and use our agency to become the conscious participants and creators of our earth life experience that He intends us to be.

Today we're diving into why our beliefs have such a big impact on the way we experience our lives, and how some of the beliefs we acquired when we were younger might not be serving us now. I also give you three tips on how to help you in your own journey of choosing and creating beliefs that better serve you AND those you love. Enjoy!

The beliefs we hold are essentially conclusions we've drawn and “rules” we've established about ourselves, about others, and about how the world works. Some of these beliefs serve us well, but some can hold us back and make us feel confused, anxious or insecure. Today we're talking about how being willing to be wrong about some of your most deeply held beliefs, just might be the secret to getting unstuck and creating a life you love!

Today we're talking about the difference between personal and circumstantial power, and how easily we can give our power to think, feel, and act away to things happening outside of us. Come find out how stepping into you personal power, instead of waiting for circumstances to change, can lead you to an exceptional life!

The scriptures tell us that "men are they they might have joy." But if God intended us to have joy, why does it sometimes feel so elusive and hard to come by? Today we explore the concept of joy, and why cultivating it in our own lives, even in the midst of sadness and suffering, not only helps us to live lives of love and intention, but adds much needed light and goodness to the world around us.

This week we're talking about why your thoughts matter! Sometimes thought work can seem tedious, and the results don't come as quickly as we'd hoped. But that's no reason to give up! Today I share with you my perspective of why this challenging work is so important, and how to keep going, even when you feel discouraged.

This week we're talking about how your identity, or self-image, determines what you believe about who you are and what's possible for your life. For years it was believed that so many parts of us--our personalities, our habits, our traits and tendencies were fixed and unchanging. But now we know that we have the capacity for so much more growth and development than we ever imagined! The great news is that if you don't love the identity you've created for yourself, you can change it. Listen in to find out how!

Today's episode is a supplement to last week's topic about creating your emotional state. This is such a powerful concept, and there is always more to share! In this episode we talk about how we don't see the people and circumstances in our lives as they are; we see them as we are. Enjoy!

Hi Everyone! Today on the podcast we're talking about how following the "rules" of thought work can help you create an intentional emotional state inside of you, regardless of what is happening outside of you. We talk about why your emotional state matters and how you have more control over it than you might think!

Happy New Year everyone! This week I'm sharing some of my thoughts about goal-setting and fresh starts, and how they've shifted over the years from an "all-or-nothing" mentality to one that has brought me more clarity, peace, and success in setting and tackling my goals. 

Today we're talking about the universal human tendency we have to compare ourselves with others. We discuss why we do it, how it affects us, and how we can keep ourselves from falling into this trap that can rob of us our peace, our potential, and our happiness. 

This week we're talking about overwhelm, and why in coaching we call this an "indulgent emotion." I'll help you learn how to figure out what your overwhelm is telling you, how to get leverage over it, and steps you can take to feel more peaceful and productive in your life!

Today we're talking about how emotions like fear and anxiety can keep us from living our lives to the fullest, and why being willing to feel uncomfortable emotions is the key to confidence and "the price of admission to a meaningful life." 

This week I'm sharing with you some of my thoughts about how we can prepare for General Conference, get the most out of it while we listen, and why it's so important to apply what we hear and learn to our lives as we move forward!

In today's episode we're talking about personal integrity: what it is, what happens in our lives when we are out of integrity, and how to live with real integrity in our relationships with ourselves and others.

This week we're talking about what to do when life feels out of your control. I share tools that will help you go from just waiting for your life to begin, to feeling motivation and find joy in the here and now!

Today we're talking about the meaning we give to the challenges that happen in our lives, and how that effects our experience of them. We'll explore how to see situations we might automatically label as "hard" or "bad" in a more helpful way, and I share with you one question that can help you see your circumstances from a completely different perspective.

This week we're diving into three of the concepts of sports psychology that top athletes use and how they can be applied to our own experience in the "game of life." I'll give you a few tips on how to overcome obstacles, tackle your goals, and even have some fun along the way!

This week we are tackling the topic of self-confidence. Listen in to find out what exactly confidence is, and to hear steps you can take to develop this skill in your own life!

Welcome! Today we're diving back into the topic of emotional adulthood, and relating it to the process Stephen Covey presents in his book "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" of moving from dependence to independence and to interdependence. We talk about how dependence can show up for us in ways we might not be aware of, why independence is so important to achieve, and how we can move to a healthy state of interdependence in all of our relationships.

You've probably heard the phrase, “Don't believe everything you think.” Well, in today's episode, we're talking about how our emotions, like our thoughts, can trick us into believing things that aren't true.  We tackle the topics of memorized emotions, the importance of listening to (but not necessarily obeying) our emotions, and why learning to process our feelings can be such an important step in getting leverage over them. Lots of good stuff!

In today's episode, we talk about how our views and beliefs about the purpose of our lives affect the way we respond to all of it--the good, the bad, the fun, and the challenging. I share some stories that have inspired me and have changed the way I see not just my own purpose and potential, but that of all of God's children.

Hey everyone! I'm back, and so excited to be here! In this episode, we're diving into something we've all experienced a lot of in the past year....change. We talk about why we as humans are generally adverse to change and give you some ideas and strategies to help you navigate the changes (the wanted and the unwanted) in your life with more faith and confidence. This is a great episode for anyone facing a big change or feeling uncertain about the future. Enjoy!

Today we're talking about loneliness, an emotion we all feel at times in our lives. This episode will shed some light on the challenges it can trigger for us, as well as what we can do to feel more connected with ourselves and with the people in our lives. The great news is that we have more control over these things than we think! Listen in for some great information and insights that have changed the way I think about loneliness and connection in my own life.

We're changing it up today with an interview! I'm talking with Lindsey Bentley, a wife, a mother, an avid runner and athlete, and an all-around amazing woman. Lindsey talks about the health complications that came up for her a couple of years ago, and how she was able to stay positive and conquer her fears in the face of significant challenges. I think you'll enjoy hearing her story, and I hope you'll be inspired by her faith, her optimism, and her determination to rise above uncertainty, discouragement, and setbacks. 

In this episode we address the behavior of people pleasing, otherwise known as the "Disease to Please." We talk about what it is, why it's a problem, how to identify it in yourself, and what you can do if the need to please has taken over your life. This is an important topic if you regularly feel responsible for how other people feel, you need the approval of others to feel good, or you just can't ever bring yourself to say "no." This is a good one!

Today we are talking about the fear of what other people think of us, and why that fear is so universal, from both a scientific and a spiritual perspective. I share an "ah-ha" moment I had that was helpful for me as a recovering people-pleaser and approval addict, and why that realization was so powerful for me in letting go of the need for others to make me feel loved and valued. Disclaimer: this might be a little different from other approaches you've heard.;) Take a listen!

Today we are talking about three principles you can apply to build more resilience in your life! I talk about why we have challenges and how we can use the tools of thought work to decide how we want to handle them. Come find out why mind management is a key factor in cultivating resilience!

Today we are looking at our expectations and how they affect the actions we take and the results we are getting in our lives. We also take a look at expectations from the perspective of one of my favorite stories in the Book of Mormon and learn how to expect that good will come, even when everything seems to be going wrong. Get ready for a new perspective on wanting and expectations!

In this episode, we pick up where we left off last time with fear, and delve into the fear-based emotion of worry. We talk about how worry differs from fear, why we let ourselves indulge in this emotion, and tips to decrease the effect that worry has on you. Get a handle on that worry for good!

Hey Everyone! This week we are tackling the topic of fear...why we experience it, how it helps us, how it holds us back, and what we can do about it. Get ready to change the way you think about your fears, and learn how to generate more courage and confidence!

In this episode, we are diving into what it means to really love unconditionally, how we can work toward developing that type of God-like love within ourselves, and how learning to love this way is the best form of self-care. Take a listen!

In this episode we continue to look at how acquiring the attributes of the Savior can increase our mental and emotional well-being. We explore the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical benefits of the attribute of Forgiveness and talk about why the choice to forgive is actually a gift you give to yourself. Take a listen!

Join me for the next few episodes as we talk about the spiritual and psychological benefits of cultivating the characteristics of the Savior. In this first episode, we delve into the attribute of humility and why it is foundational to finding genuine peace, confidence, and joy.

This week we keep the conversation going about decluttering your mind, and talk about how to reprogram that brain of yours once you've identified the thoughts that aren't serving you. Take a listen!

If you're like me, you love the feeling of a clean, uncluttered space. Whether it's a bedroom, a closet, a cupboard....anything tidy and organized is my favorite. Did you know that just like you can declutter and clean out an area in your home, you can do the same thing for your mind? In this episode, I teach you how to identify and declutter your brain of unwanted thoughts that are causing you unnecessary suffering. Tune in to learn the first essential step in tidying up your mind!

Ever think about the labels you put on yourself? In this episode, we talk about how doing this can affect the way you're showing up in your life. Taking a look at the labels you have for yourself is a great way to identify beliefs that might be limiting your growth and progress. The great news is that you don't have to live up to those labels. Listen for tips about how to break free from the beliefs (and labels) that are holding you back!

Hey Guys! This week's podcast episode focuses on one of my favorite coaching concepts...confirmation bias. Learn why this reflex of our brain can be both a benefit and a hindrance to us, and how you can use it to your advantage. I also talk about how confirmation bias relates to gospel beliefs and our testimonies. 

I'm so excited to share with you one of the most important tools you can utilize in your self-coaching--the amazing power of questions. Get ready to learn how to gain awareness of what is going on in your mind, and to access your own wisdom and creativity by asking questions that foster positivity and optimism. Understanding and utilizing this coaching tool is one of the best ways to feel better and take empowering action!

In this episode, I talk about why it's a problem when we "argue with reality" (as Byron Katie describes it.) I help you see how to get to a place of peace and confidence, even when circumstances or people aren't the way we think they "should" be. Understanding this concept is huge in terms of your emotional well-being! Take a listen!

This week we are diving into your beliefs: what they are, where they come from, and how to change the ones that don't serve you. I give you a three-step process detailing how to go about this, and I explain why you don't have to believe everything your brain thinks. Such great info in this episode on how your beliefs affect the way you feel about your life and the actions you are taking....you won't want to miss it!

Get ready to dive into your emotions! In this episode, I will teach you about your feelings...why we have them, why they matter, and why it is important to understand that we are responsible for the emotions we are creating....and why this is great news! I also talk about how to overcome the tendencies we have to resist, react to, and avoid our emotions, and teach you how to process them instead. 

In this episode I talk about a concept called Emotional Childhood and explain how it is keeping so many of us stuck in negative patterns in our relationships and in other areas of our lives. I teach you how to understand and achieve Emotional Adulthood, and why doing so has such an impact on the experience we are having and the results we are creating for ourselves. Good stuff!

In this episode, I talk about agency and why it's important for us to really understand how what we are choosing to think affects our life's experience. I also teach you one of my favorite coaching tools that can help you use your agency to create intentional results for yourself. It will help you gain awareness of how your thinking determines your outcome, which is foundational to the work of coaching yourself.    

Welcome to the Motherhood Elevated Podcast! In this first episode, I introduce you to the work of Life Coaching and share how it has been powerful in my own life and why I think managing your mind is one of the most important skills you can learn. I also explain why the tools of coaching align so well with my beliefs as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and how the two enhance and complement each other. Press that play button, and let's go!