On Purpose with Elizabeth Pehrson

Having eight children, Elizabeth wishes she had a dollar for every time someone said to her… "Girl! You must have your hands full!"  Another way of saying that is “Your plate must be full!” The truth is, we ALL have proverbial plates. And the way we were wired and designed by God, along with the level of our energy and capacities, determines the size of our “plate”.  Some of us have dinner roll plates, others the size of a salad plate. You might have a dinner plate and yet someone else might have a serving size platter! But what we put on our plates is up to us. We get to choose how FULL our plate is. Listen in as Elizabeth unpacks the importance of knowing our plate size and how to best determine what gets to be on it. Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Back by popular demand, is none other than Martha Kemper!  Martha sat down with Elizabeth to share her extensive knowledge, wisdom and life experience surrounding the importance of planning for the end of our lives.  As Martha humorously states, out of the 8.2 billion people in the world, 100% will die at some point. And if we purposely prepare for that time, we will be giving a GIFT to those we leave behind. Even if this topic makes you uncomfortable, LISTEN ANYWAY!  Martha simply breaks down the planning into six simple phases. Do your loved ones a favor and at the end of the podcast, email Martha at endoflifeplanning25@gmail.com to receive her 6 part workshop that includes instructions, a workbook, easy checklists and coaching that will be available in July 2025.Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

C.S. Lewis writes that. “What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are.” Elizabeth shares multiple stories and a number of visuals, as well as her own thoughts on perspective and how our perspective shapes what we THINK and what we DO. She offers two practical ways to become more intentional about broadening our perspective. And we will each be left to discover whether we have the mindset of a SOLDIER or a SCOUT. Be sure to listen in to see what the Mona Lisa has to do with PERSPECTIVE.Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Elizabeth sits down and shares how her dogs, Huck and Henry, were the surprising inspiration behind this short episode on envy and comparison. It's one of those heart-check conversations for when the pull to compare ourselves and our lives with those that appear to have “greener” grass, sneaks up on us.  No one else can water your grass for you. And for those of you that ever doubt your shade of green? Listen in to find that it's uniquely, beautifully, perfectly yours.  Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Elizabeth sits down with guest regular, Vikki Fraker to discuss the art of surrender.  We covered the Let Them Theory , which ultimately is a posture of surrender, at The Exchange in March. Vikki shares her thoughts and insights into the “art of allowing” or surrendering - it begins with LISTEN, CREATE, SURRENDER and SHARE. Connect with Vikki:www.revival356.comwww.farm2souls.comElizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Elizabeth sits down and shares what she is learning about THE POWER OF SHOWING UP, after attending a wedding and a funeral in the past week. Witnessing and being present at both big and small events, fun and hard occasions - for those you love - is important both in the moment and for the long term. In her most vulnerable podcast to date, in immense heartache she has discovered the value of showing up and the power of our presence. In a world where you can be anyone, be a Cheryl. Just. Show, Up.Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

On today's show, Elizabeth sits down with the very wise Martha Kemper to unpack how we can better understand the men in our lives. Martha has been a student of men for decades.  Martha practically shares the differences between men and women in regard to their needs, how they process information and how we each perceive advice.  No matter how well you think your know the men in your life, you are certain to learn something new!  Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Many of us have dreams. Things we desire to BE or desire to ACCOMPLISH. But fear is stunting our growth. Elizabeth vulnerably shares her desires and the fears that have been holding her back.  She unpacks five common fears that we often encounter, that instead of serving us well, have become roadblocks in our lives.  This episode is full of personal stories, setbacks and the quote that pushed Elizabeth out of her comfort zone.  And more importantly, she offers practical ways we can overcome the fears that keep us stuck. Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

If your parents are in their 60s or 70s, this episode is for YOU!!!!  Sue McCormick, owner of Synergy Home Care sits down with Elizabeth to share what she has learned in her 17+ years of caring for, working with and talking to “Seniors” (or as she likes to refer to them as the Golden Population). She talks about helping our parents “age in place” for as long as they can, encouraging them to maintain PURPOSE, the mental health of not only the elderly, but also for the caregiver. Whether or not your parents are wrestling with physical or cognitive limitations currently, NOW is the time to be proactive with the knowledge you need to care for your aging parents when the time comes. Questions on Home Care contact: SYNERGY HomeCare of North AtlantaElizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

The GRATITUDE Habit - Finding Contentment No Matter WhatWhat we focus on, expands.  We can CHOOSE to focus on all that is “going wrong” around us OR we can CHOOSE to focus on what we have to be grateful for.  Elizabeth sits down with author, speaker, podcaster and comedian, Tracy DeGraaf, to hear how GRATITUDE changed her life.  She shares personal stories of heartache and how she created the HABIT of gratitude.  This episode is full of laughter and encouragement. Join us to hear how gratitude turned what she has into enough!!!Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

NEW YEAR - SAME YOU! New habits, new routines -  SAME YOU!! Josie Balka writes, "Midnight on New Year's Day doesn't mean you become a new person but it is an opportunity for a blank slate and a fresh start if you would like to take it." What if we prioritized and kept resolutions that aren't concentrated on changing us and fixing us, but rather, ones that will have meaning and impact at the end of our lives? What if instead of focusing on SHRINKING our bodies, we focus on EXPANDING our lives in more meaningful ways?  It's just a thought. And one we hope you will consider.Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

You will not want to miss today's episode as our editor, Liz Taylor, comes out from behind the computer and joins Elizabeth as her guest speaker! Liz is a certified HabitFinder coach and talks us through the importance of understanding the subconscious thoughts that drive our behaviors.You can take the assessment at habitfinder.com/purpose, or through Liz's website - www.legacycoachinggroup.com.Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

On today's episode Elizabeth shares the cliff notes from the last Exchange - The Gift of Years - growing old gracefully, where she recaps the book, “The Well Lived Life” written by 103 year old, Dr. Gladys McGarey. Elizabeth shares about the number one predictor of how you will age. Do you know what that is? Tune in to find out the secret of adding/subtracting years from you life. She also delves into the six secrets of health and happiness at every age. Be sure to share this with anyone you know that is resisting/fighting getting older! By the end of this episode, they just might find themselves EMBRACING AGING instead.Since that event, we learned of the passing of Dr. Gladys McGarey.  In honor of Dr. Gladys, let us embrace her mantra “Be Glad” and continue spreading the waves of her love, wisdom, and joy across the globe.Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

On today's episode, Elizabeth shares her journey of FINDING HER IT. Not so that you will follow her IT, but so that you can find yours. She shares the importance of knowing the why behind your what.  When you know your WHY, your WHAT has more impact because you are walking in and towards your PURPOSE. Rediscover who you were as a little child, what made you come alive, what you loved, how you were wired and who you were created to be so that can unlock your full potential.Discover your Habits of Thinking with this 15 minute assessment - habitfindercoach.com/purposeElizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Whether you have just launched a child to college OR about to launch one OR maybe you still have middle school or high school children (and you think college seems like a lifetime away), listen in to today's episode and hear Elizabeth tips and thoughts on bird launching (she prefers that to empty nesting).  Elizabeth and David just sent their sixth child off to school and because of sheer numbers, have had more experience in this area than most parents do. Join in and hear what insight and perspective they have learned along the way.Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

During the pandemic, 54 million women around the world left the workforce in the first year of covid.  Since that time, women are heading back to work, some for the first time, some for the first time in a long time, and ALL for various reasons.  Many women are deciding to jump into the working world because their kids are now independent or have flown the coop.  Others are trying to help make ends meet during this difficult economy.  Whether you are now back in business, contemplating working or wonder if you might be interested one day, you will want to tune in to this insightful conversation with field talent lead, Jill Purdy. This episode is for everyone!Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

There is little difference in people but that little difference makes a BIG difference. The little difference is ATTITUDE. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative. Today's guest, Miriam Troutman talks with Elizabeth to share her family's unimaginable, unthinkable life and death journey with her two sons.  Nearly losing her oldest son Lee, multiple times over the course of 243 long, difficult days in the hospital, she learned that the illness he has is genetic. After testing her other son, Steven and learning that he too had the gene, she reentered the hospital and the grueling process of doing everything they can to save him as well.  Join us as she vulnerably shares her heart and the positive attitude she had to maintain in order to survive. Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

I WILL NOT DIE AN UNLIVED LIFE.  Those six words jumped off the computer screen and into my heart.  I want to continually remember what it is to live a life with passion, on purpose. Understanding that there is only enough light to take the journey step by step, but that is all any of us really needs…. Because I share what I need to learn, I invited podcast regular, Vikki Fraker back to the show to talk about why this book (and quote) has been a timely gift from God.  You might not have experienced a hard health diagnosis or an unexpected death, but this might just be another soft reminder to live life to the fullest.Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Elizabeth and her “board” went away together for a long weekend, full of laughter, a few tears and great inspiration. She brought out the microphones for a casual conversation and a glimpse into the wisdom that she continually receives from these women.  So pull up a seat and join us for this lively and insightful banter.Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Many of us are in a season of change and for some, you are change-capable.  You welcome it!  You see it as an adventure.  If that is you, this might not be the episode for you!  But for those of you that are change-resistant, go ahead and push play. Elizabeth shares her about her upcoming major change, the discomfort that comes with it, how it is impacting her and her family, and offers some practical, helpful advice that she has learned in the process.Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Welcome to the infamous Maycember! In light of all that moms have going on during this fun, busy, celebratory month, we decided to repost Elizabeth's motivation for moms! If you have not checked out this episode, you will not want to miss some of her favorite stories and quotes regarding motherhood. If you are a woman that has influence in anyone's life and you want to leave a legacy that lasts beyond your lifetime, this one is for YOU! Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Jane and Elizabeth vulnerably share their discoveries from their alcohol fast, along with some others that joined the experiment.  Whether or not you have ever had a sip of alcohol, you will certainly be enlightened as to the number of things that we consume, participate in or purchase that could possibly “own us.”  Ask yourself, what pulls me away from loving God, loving others and loving myself well?  Be sure to listen to this episode through the lens of that answer!Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Today's guest is thought habit expert, Amy Kemp. She is an effective communicator, strategic coach best known for making complicated ideas simple and accessible. She joins Elizabeth to talk about her new book, I SEE YOU and the core message of you can't outwork your thought habits. Amy unpacks boundaries with yourself, unpaid labor and why working on YOU is more valuable than working MORE. Amy is delightful, smart, encouraging and empathetic. Grab a cup of coffee and learn how to make more, have more and be more - without more work!Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Joining Elizabeth today is viral phenom and HILARIOUS comedian, Heather Land!! She is known for her snapchat filter and her “I ain't doing it” comedy. Heather finds FUNNY in the frustrating and reminds us to all LAUGH at ourselves. Elizabeth laughs her way through their conversation asking questions including (but not limited to), what is the best advice you have been given, what is your greatest accomplishment,  what made you laugh today, what are you most grateful for and much, much more! Heather Land will be joining us LIVE at The Exchange on May 16th!  You can get your tickets here before they sell out:   theexchangeus.org Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

For two years, Elizabeth's husband has been asked to be on this podcast, and David finally said yes! In this episode, you will hear from Elizabeth's better half on a myriad of questions from what were some of your biggest challenges of having a large family, to what has been some of the best advice you have received over the years, to what's your biggest regret, your biggest fear about growing older, your favorite memories and much, much more!  The conversation passed so quickly (even though we didn't get to half of the questions!) and even her self-proclaimed introvert enjoyed it!  We think you will too!Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Vikki Fraker sat down with Elizabeth to share of a VERY RECENT, life-altering diagnosis that changed everything in an instance. She vulnerably shares her heart as she and her husband, Eric, are in the waiting period of the unknown.  AND despite how hard it has been, they have CHOSEN to see the GIFTS in the midst of it all. She believes that we can choose to add suffering to our suffering, or we can pause, BE STILL, and choose to look for the GIFTS in the middle of heartache, in the middle of waiting, in the middle of loss, and in the middle of a diagnosis.  Contact Vikki Fraker: Revival 356 website Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Most likely, anyone within ear shot of this podcast, has TOO MUCH STUFF.  So joining Elizabeth for a delightful conversation is professional organizer, Carrie Peeples of Neatsmart.  Carrie talks about ways we can un-complicate our lives by eliminating clutter and creating organizational systems that work for us. After listening to this episode, it just might motivate you to get a jump on your spring cleaning!You can find Carrie at neatsmart.org or carrie@neatsmart.comElizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Overfunctioning (which is basically doing for others what they can and should be doing themselves) is a very easy concept to understand, but it can be difficult to recognize in ourselves, and even harder to stop once you become aware of those tendencies!  If you find yourself thinking “there is a RIGHT WAY to do things” or “I don't trust others to do as good a job as I can”or “if I don't do this, EVERYTHING will fall apart!”, then you might want to join in on this conversation with Elizabeth and Jane. They discuss the motivations underneath these behaviors, the negative consequences they results in, as well as practical ways to combat the dispositions towards overfunctioning. Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Welcome to the Board Meeting. On today's show, Elizabeth sits down with four friends who are on her personal board of directors. We all need voices speaking into our lives to help us build the life we want. People we allow to influence us in intentional ways. Others that are FOR US, challenging us, growing us and walking alongside us. Grab some coffee, pull up a chair and join this conversation FULL of laughter, a few tears and loads of insight from these wise women. Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

It's a NEW YEAR, a clean slate, and we each have a relatively blank calendar and an opportunity for a fresh start! The great news about this is that WE are the ones who get to determine what we do with the most valuable thing we have…our TIME.  Jane sits down with Elizabeth to talk about data that they found to be quite inspiring and yet, depressing regarding the amount of TIME we spend with those we love. They discuss some of the key takeaways from the research and Elizabeth shares how she practically will be intentional with PEOPLE in 2024.  It's TIME TO MAKE TIME!Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Have you ever felt like you are stuck on the hamster wheel of life? Do you long for PEACE and PERSPECTIVE to replace busyness and burnout? If so, Holly Goddard's lessons from a lethargic liver just might be the antidote you are looking for as you start with a clean slate in 2024!  Not everyone is FORCED to a mandatory rest or to simplify their schedule like she had to do, but we all can learn from her experience. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS this episode as Holly offers practical steps to creating margin so that we can receive and reciprocate love to those we care about the most!Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year!  AND… many people state feeling overwhelmed with the expense of gift giving, the lack of margin in their calendars and the weight of managing everyone's expectations of them over the holidays. And AFFLUENZA is a likely cause of it all.  Listen in to see how Christmas often shines a spotlight on our own entitlement and need for more.  Elizabeth weighs in on canceling all the parts of Christmas that result in dissatisfaction, debt, being overworked, stressed and having impaired relationships.  And how, if you do that, you might be surprised that all that is left is SIMPLE.  It's MEANINGFUL.  And it's MEMORABLE.Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

The holidays are quickly approaching and there are many opportunities for us to be hospitable!  Joining Elizabeth are two local favorites and mother/daughter hospitality experts, Laura Baker and Ansley Ledbetter. This fun and lively conversation will be sure to bring a smile to your face and offer you some practical tips to making your guests feel welcome!  And as an added bonus, you will learn the optimal time for lighting your candles! :)Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Have you ever felt like you had to fit a mold, stay in a box or do something just because that is the way it has always been done? Or do you ever find yourself in tasks that bring NO JOY and it's hard to envision anything different? If so, join us and listen in on this casual phone call between Elizabeth and guest, Katherine Robinson as she shares her personal story of doing a job that was once FORCED, and now FLOWS effortlessly. No matter what job or role you find yourself in, you might be surprised what could happen by asking yourself… WHAT AM I GOOD AT? #campgreystone #whatwereyoucreatedtodo #findyourjoyElizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Elizabeth sits down by herself to contemplate the under appreciated blessings found in the dark.  What was originally prompted by a quote in her inbox, turned into this rambling of sorts, on the beauty of darkness. Turning off the lights can provide a time for reflection and introspection. It can offer us a deeper connection.  And if you are in a season of yuck, this might be an encouragement to lean into the darkness for what it alone can offer. If nothing else, you can hear about her recent trip back to Camp Greystone.Elizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

It's no secret that Elizabeth loves any tool that helps us better understand ourselves and others.  So, Elizabeth sat down with licensed personal counselor, Shelley Watson.  Shelley brings valuable insight into what is called the Secure Relationship Attachment Theory.  More specifically, they take a look at the Anxious and Avoidant Attachment styles and how this might play out in our relationships.  Be sure to listen in and find out what your relationship attachment style might be! Contact info for Shelley: http://shelleywatsonlpc.comElizabeth Pehrson created The Exchange in 2015. The Exchange is a monthly event     for ALL adult women. Women who work outside the home. And women who work in the home. Women who are single. And women who are married. Women who are moms. Women who are grand-moms. No matter what season of life you are in, The Exchange is here to inspire you to live life ON PURPOSE and WITH INTENTION.The Exchange is a non-profit that provides an environment for women to hear practical advice from topics Elizabeth has read and life lessons she has learned, and is currently learning. Equipping us to become better women tomorrow than we are today. And to ultimately use that to pour back into those around us. Tickets and info: theexchangeus.orgfollow us on instagram: theexchangeusfollow us on Facebook: the exchange cumming

Meetings are an important, intentional way for any successful group to come together to accomplish something without any distractions. And families are no different. Elizabeth was joined by Lauren Bray to consider some practical reasons why to have family meetings and easy ways to implement them. Lauren shares the three C's of any fruitful meeting: COMMUNICATION, COORDINATION and CONNECTION. No matter what stage your family is in, or what you call your intentional time together, there just might be a takeaway for you!

Everyone has an IT.  Everyone has a PURPOSE.  Even if you don't think you do, there is a REASON you are here.  Elizabeth sat down with Jane McLain for a conversation to unpack helpful ways and thought provoking questions to help determine what your IT might be. You will not want to miss this conversation between two friends just talking it out...

Every single one of us have HEALTH habits.  It's not good habits vs. the absence of habits.  Some health habits are for our benefit and others to our detriment. Joining Elizabeth on today's episode are two health/fitness coaches, Cassi Richardson and Sara Harrison.  They offer years of wisdom and insight on ways we can start building healthy habits and ways we can build upon them as we age.  No matter where you are on your health journey, you will be sure to enjoy this delightful conversation with Elizabeth and her coaches.

Elizabeth lays the foundation for what habits are, why they are so important, and how science proves three simple steps to creating new ones! We all have formed habits over the course of our lives, and it's important to think about what habits we have created and whether or not the are helping up become the person we want to be.  Because as John Maxwell so accurately states, “small disciplines repeated with consistency everyday lead to great achievements gained slowly over time."

Elizabeth and her youngest daughter, Finley, recently traveled to Cancun, Mexico for a mission trip together.  This episode reveal's the good, the bad and the ugly from Elizabeth's perspective.  She VULNERABLY shares her mission trip takeaways, what she learned about herself, about what her new Mexican friends think of Americans, who Montezuma is and how we can be the difference for one, right where we are. Get to know Elizabeth in a whole new way! 

(Part 2 of 2) Similar to our last episode, Elizabeth and another one of her children sit down for another honest discussion about what it takes to ensure a successful launch into adulthood.  This time, she is joined by one of her unnamed sons (concerned about his digital footprint) to offer what he believed to have helped or didn't help him feel prepared and ready to adult. In order for an arrow to be launched, it must be released. This episode is a special one for Elizabeth as it represents her releasing him to adulthood. 

(Part 1 of 2) On today's episode, Elizabeth invited one of her daughter's to help answer some questions that only teenagers growing up in this day and age can answer.  Whether or not you have children currently at home, we think you will enjoy this heartfelt conversation between Elizabeth and her daughter.  It wasn't planned.  It wasn't scripted.  Just simply a real, vulnerable conversation between a mom and her daughter about what teenagers wish their parents knew and understood about growing up in this generation.  (And it just so happens to be the one most like Elizabeth).

We hit the one year mark of ON PURPOSE and we are so excited!  Thank you to our loyal listeners!  On today's episode, Elizabeth challenges us to ask ourselves questions like “What Type of Friend Are You”? And also, since we are the average of the five people we spend time with the most, it's important to take a look at what types of friends those five people are.  Elizabeth shares the six types of friends based on Jennie Allen's book FIND YOUR PEOPLE.  It's crucial to know and understand what unique gifts we bring to our relationships and to acknowledge what roles our friends play in our lives.

On today's episode, Elizabeth has a serious, yet VERY IMPORTANT discussion about how we can be INTENTIONAL in our end of life planning with Michelle Wilson, estate attorney, probate planner and author.  After discovering she has the BRCA gene, Michelle wrote a series of letters to her daughter in the event she died.  These letters were eventually published as a book called, So I Can Love You Longer. Michelle offers very practical insight into planning for our death so that we leave with no regrets and that we make it easy as possible for our loved ones after we are gone. Disclaimer:  Elizabeth shares what she needs to learn and it is evident that this podcast was personally recorded for her… AND, she would LOVE for you to listen in!!

“Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation has been an underappreciated public health crisis. Our relationships are a source of healing and well-being hiding in plain sight – one that can help us live healthier, more fulfilled, and more productive lives,” said U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. (5/3/23) On today's episode, Dr. Heather Holleman, joins us to discuss this epidemic of loneliness.  We talk about how many people are lonely without even realizing it, the importance of doing things WITH people, not only FOR them… gushing over our accomplishments… and Heather meeting Elizabeth's children! 

Did you know that for every behavior, there is a core motivation or fear driving that behavior?  Do you want to know what yours is? Kristen Franklin will be joining Elizabeth on today's episode! No matter your level of knowledge of The Enneagram, you will enjoy this lively conversation and will definitely learn a few new things!  (A few of Elizabeth's nuggets of insight were the lawn mower analogy, to serve/disserve, and the Nemo fin!  See - aren't you intrigued???)You may reach Kristen for coaching at kfranklin5@gmail.comIf you would like to take the Enneagram integrative test (www.integrative9.com) , reach out to Kristen and she will give you a discount!  Other helpful Enneagram podcast recommendations: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-enneagram-coach-the-podcast/id1504530276?i=1000518782606https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-enneagram-coach-the-podcast/id1504530276?i=1000518782607https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-enneagram-coach-the-podcast/id1504530276?i=1000518782605

We live in such an ALONE culture.  We feel like we should be able to do it all on our own.  With no one's help.  In America, we perceive asking for help as a weakness instead of a strength.  Why is it so hard for us to ask for help?  Or at the very least, receive help when others offer it?  Elizabeth is currently in a self-professed overwhelmed state, and practiced what she is preaching on this podcast.  She reached out ask asked for help!!!!  Jane McLain is joining her on this episode as a friend and color commentary as they unpack why women have such a hard time asking for/receiving help.  This is a light hearted and casual conversation between friends that believe in the power and value of ONE ANOTHERING each other.

In this episode, we are flipping the script!  Instead of Elizabeth asking questions, today she will be answering them on all things parenting! Elizabeth is the mom of eight children, with lots of experience under her belt! There is no such thing as a perfect parent, but there are ways we can intentionally parent with the long game in mind! If you have children (or even love children that aren't yours) you will not want to miss this lighthearted and informative discussion on BENEFICIAL parenting.

On today's episode, Elizabeth discusses some insightful points from Nona Jones book KILLING COMPARISON.  You cannot have a conversation about comparison without discussing insecurity.  You will learn that when we are secure in who we are, there is no room for comparison. But on the flip side, insecurity is what drives comparison. Join us as we unpack the most common insecurities among women and offer practical tips to help us kill toxic comparison ON PURPOSE.

Grief is not a respecter of people.  Grief HAS come or WILL come to every individual.  And grief isn't just in the form of a loss by death.  It can come in many forms.  The death of a dream.  The ending of a marriage.  The loss of a friendship.   In this episode, we will be hearing from grief therapist and expert, Judy Wolf.  She will be walking us through the many types of deep heartache and pain that we might experience, as well practical ways we can COMFORT others in their time of grief.  Chances are, someone you know is walking through a hard season right now, and how YOU engage with and respond to them can make all the difference in the world!