Nope... It's Not Easy

This short and sweet episode is all about choosing role models. Role models aren't just for kids! Adults need them too because we want to elevate our lives, and our role models can show us how to get there.

How can you find joy when you feel like life just keeps breaking you down? This episode gives you some tips on how to look for the good and find the fun in life even when it seems like nothing is going your way.

In order to change your life, you have to change your actions. In order to change your actions, you have to change your beliefs and self perception. This episode focuses on how to change your self perception in order to work your way to making the changes you want in life.

Experiencing failure can be really hard, so for this episode, I wanted to talk about why failure sets us back so far and how we can move past the struggle and keep pushing forward. 

This episodes explores the importance of creating a powerful foundation for any goal or aspect of your life that you are looking to change. Without the appropriate ground work, it is nearly impossible to find success, so this episode has some tips on how to build powerful foundations.

Sometimes it can be really hard to find a way to turn your desires into action. This episode gives some quick and simple tips on how to bridge the gaps between wanting something and actually doing something about it!

This episode explores the thoughts that lead to anxiousness and ways that you can learn to recognize them and change them to help you control your anxiety.

In this episode, I share how to process emotions using a 4 step system that will help you recognize and understand your feelings, learn to cope with the emotion, and find a solution that will work for you in the moment.

After taking a week off of podcasting, it was hard for me to not feel guilty about missing an episode. When a friend told me I needed to cut myself some slack, I realized how important it was to figure out how to drop the guilt and allow myself some time to relax. So for this episode, I am sharing how I learned to cut myself some slack and actually appreciate my down time.

In this episode, I talk about ways you can think about and respond to unsolicited advice. We have all been in a conversation where someone is giving you advice that is both unsolicited and unwanted. So, I did some research and found was that you can change your mindset and some phrases you can use to help divert the conversation in another direction.

In this episode, I share how I changed my habits and behaviors to pay off all of my consumer debt. By taking Financial Peace University, I learned some valuable concepts that helped me get out of debt and find financial freedom.

Unfortunately, I have recently suffered an early pregnancy miscarriage. I felt very strongly that in order to heal, I needed to share my story, and I am grateful that I have this podcast to use as my outlet. I want to emphasize that this is a trigger warning, and if you are not ready to listen to this episode, I would rather you skip this week and join me for the next episode. 

This the last episode in the Best Bang For Your Buck series, and it is all about ways to make your cleaning routine quick and efficient so that you can have time for the more enjoyable weekend activities!

In the second Best Bang For Your Buck episode, I discuss tips you can use to make healthy eating just a little bit easier. From meal planning to portion control and beyond, I give you some simple actions that can make a big difference in your nutrition!

This week starts off the "Best Bang for your Buck" series of episodes. I want to spend the next few weeks talking about how to get the most out of your fitness, nutrition, cleaning routines, and more, in the most efficient way. This week, I discuss tips on how to find a workout routine that you will want to stick with but won't take all day to get done.

I had an unwanted change this week, and as I was navigating the big emotions that come along with that, I knew that I had to find some ways to make the transition a little less stressful. So, I decided to share some tips on how to handle change, especially the unwanted kind, because I know I am not the only one struggling with this!

This episode is all about the benefits of participating in Personal Development. By engaging in activities that help you grow and learn as a person, you will see the benefits extend into many areas of your life! Listen in to hear what you can do for personal development and the specific benefits you can expect from high quality PD.

This episode is short and sweet. I am sharing one of my favorite mindset reframing methods, Affirmations! Affirmations are positive statements you repeat to yourself to help you create a more positive mindset, lower stress levels, and build confidence. I share how to create an affirmation, when to use them, and some tips to make them more effective. If you enjoy this episode, please let me know by posting about the episode and tagging me on instagram! @strong_as_a_mother_runner Article referenced in the episode: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/affirmations.htm

I have found myself frustrated that I am not as fit and mentally strong as I was 6 months ago, and I have been trying and failing to get back to a place where I feel good about myself. So, in this episode, I explore whether old routines, new routines, or a combination of both is the best way to get my mornings started on the right foot. Send me a DM on Instagram to help me stay on track or share your own goals! @strong_as_a_mother_runner

In this episode I talk about giving yourself credit for all of your accomplishments. Instead of downplaying our successes, which we tend to do, I share some affirmations you can use to help you embrace all of your achievements.

Are you kind to yourself? Do you talk to yourself like you would talk to your best friend? I am sharing the ways to reframe your mindset so that you can build yourself up rather than tear yourself down. I would love to hear what you think. Follow me on Instagram and send me a DM! @strong_as_a_mother_runner

In this episode, I discuss how to handle feelings of guilt. As a mom in a pandemic, there are a lot that I feel guilty about, and I have been having a hard time coping with that. So, I took to the internet and found some advice that is easy and effective when dealing with guilt.

You know those moments when you are just about to lose your cool? I am no stranger to that feeling, and I draw from my own experiences as a mother and teacher for this episode. We talk about reflecting on your own triggers, and actual tips to help you keep your cool in the tough moments.

In this episode, I talk about how I had to deal with the disappointment of getting a negative pregnancy test while trying to conceive. I give some information about the fertility cycle, the emotions related to trying to conceive, and how to deal with those moments of true disappointment.

This episode talks about ditching the idea that your health and fitness journey is an, "All or Nothing" experience. I give you tips on how to change your mindset to "All or Something" so you can stick to your plan and achieve your goals.

Do you find yourself comparing your success and life experience to people on social media? This episode dives into how you can stop your comparison thoughts in their tracks and rewrite the narrative you are telling yourself. If you liked this episode, share it and tag me on Instagram! @strong_as_a_mother_runner

In this episode, we talk all about the difference between resolutions and goals, and we discuss how to handle the challenges that arise on your journey. Using some examples from one of my favorite sitcoms, I give some suggestions on ways to set yourself up for success, avoid common pitfalls, and help you to stay the course.

Have you every felt completely overwhelmed because you are trying to juggle all the things? This episode dives into how to go from feeling panicked and paralyzed to taking calm and organized action.

In this episode, we will be talking about what you can do when you don't have the motivation to get started. I focus on exercise and cleaning the house as areas where I feel unmotivated, but the tips and tricks in this episode can be applied to any number of responsibilities and obligations. Here is my friend David's podcast. Make sure to check it out! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-a-dogcast/id1537600726

Welcome to the first episode of the Nope... It's Not Easy podcast! In this short introduction, you will get to know a little bit about me, Katie, and how I have learned to navigate the highs and lows of life.