Thanks Ladies

This week we are taking about the hard things.  October is infant loss awareness month, and I am speaking with my dear friend Christina Henley about her personal experience.  During this conversation we honor her baby Lyla by talking through Christina's experience with Lyla's death.  In this vulnerable episode we hear about how she walked through this unimaginable situation and how she has used it to honor Lyla's memory.  If you have miscarried, lost a baby, or know someone who has, this one's for you.

In this episode I chat with my friend Krystle Cobran about race, empathy, listening, social media, fear, writing a book, and putting yourself out there.  She has such a wide open heart and I love sharing her wisdom.  

Listen in today as I talk with my friend Lisa about how to flip the script from overwhelm to joy.  Lisa shares her personal experiences as well as her expertise in coaching overwhelmed families on how to build a life, a calendar and a mind centered around joy instead of overwhelm.  

In today's episode I'm speaking with Kristin Langenfeld about the story behind her company Good Buy Gear.  Kristin is the CEO and Co-Founder of the company.  She's also a wife, mother, reader, and avid hiker and skier.  In today's conversation we chat about how to make big ideas a reality, dynamic business partnerships, the story behind Good Buy Gear, balancing work and motherhood, and so much more.  Enjoy the show!

Today my former co-host Eryn Jones and I are taking you behind the scenes of what it takes to create a podcast.  We're sharing everything from what equipment we used to our biggest challenges in creating the podcast.  If you are curious about what it takes to make a podcast but the technology portion of it intimidates you, this one's for you! 

Maria Failla is a broadway actress and singer and host of the hit podcast Bloom and Grow Radio. She is a self proclaimed succulent killer turned plant lady who talks to expert guests about how to raise thriving house plants. I talk with Maria about how she tuned her hobby into a full time business. We talk about the struggles and doubts she had when she first got started. We talk about learning to listen to your intuition vs. crowd sourcing, and how to stop putting so much pressure on your passions.

In today's conversation, Eryn Jones joins me to discuss the concept of surrender vs. action.  Are these concepts in tension with each other?  Do they work together?  How does this dance look like in our lives?  Join us as we kick off season 2 by discussing these concepts!  

In today's episode I'm sharing how I plan my summer.  If you struggle with entertaining your kids, being present, or stressing out during the summer, or, you simply are curious how I plan out my summers, you might enjoy this episode!  Happy Summer!

In today's show I'm chatting with my friend Leslie again and this time we're talking about how to create a summer reading list.  We'll give you inspiration to create your own as well as plenty of recommendations if you have no clue where to start!  

Today's conversation is with friend, fellow podcaster and Broadway start, Analisa Leaming.  We're talking about what it means to live a big life and how to get comfortable with the unknown.  Discomfort with the unknown is the source of so much suffering, so I'm so happy for you to hear Analisa talk about how she does this every day and how you too can live peacefully, even excitedly, with the unknown.  Enjoy. 

In today's episode, in honor of Mother's Day, I'm sharing lessons learned from my Mother.  

Alexis is a teacher, wife, and mom of 5 girls and one of the wisest women that I’ve had the pleasure of meeting.  And she does all these things and conveys this sort of spirit all with a laugh and without an ounce of pretension.  Parenthood is something that can consume us and can become such a part of our identities and I always love it when I can share someone, something, or some some sort of perspective shift that can help mothers trust their own intuition or live a little more freely in motherhood.  Alexis always always does that for me every time we speak, and I hope she does that for you today too.

Tidying up, minimalism, and simplicity are all the rage these days.  But is the process the same for everyone?  Why is there such a draw culturally to simplicity?  What does making space for beauty look like and is it important?  Listen in as I talk to Regina Mountjoy of www.reginamountjoy.com about all these things and more! 

Today I am talking with my friend Kallie Buckmaster about how to use power tools or how to do things around the house that are stereotypically a “man’s job.”  I often tackle concepts and ideas that I want to learn more about myself.  Overcoming my fear of heavy duty house projects was one of them.  Having watched Kallie share her home projects for years, I thought she was the perfect guest to come on to share, encourage and inspire myself and you guys.  The fact that Kallie is such and dainty, delicate and gentle person makes the way she busts through stereotypes even more satisfying!  So I hope hearing our conversation today will inspire you to pick up that drill, power up that table saw, or simply to hang the curtain rod yourself. 

Have you ever had the urge to move to a new city but didn't know where to start?  Have you ever felt like your next chapter in a new town was waiting for you, but you weren't sure how to take the next step or what that next step even looked like?  If so, this episode is for you.  In today's episode I talk about the steps we took and the thought processes we experienced in order to move to a new city.

Today I speak with my friend Anne Jackson about what it means to dress how you want to feel.  Listen in as Anne shares practical tips on going beyond the yoga pants and makes a case for upping your game in the wardrobe department.  And don't worry; this doesn't mean spending a bunch of money!  If you are intrigued by the psychology of dress and are interested in upgrading your look but don't know where to start, this show is for you!

Did you suffer from anxiety?  Do you know someone who does or suspect that someone you love battles anxiety?  If so, this show is for you.  Today I am talking with my friend Dani about her journey with debilitating anxiety. Our intent in sharing this conversation is that hearing her story will help others know that there is hope on the other side of anxiety.  Listen in as we talk about how she discovered this was more than just worry, how she coped, and how she turned her pain into growth.  

This week we are talking about how to make time to read, and I’m bringing in one of my biggest inspirations.  My friend Leslie knows books.  Not only does she make time to read an average of 80 books each year, but she does it with three small kids running around.  She’s an English major who reads a variety of genres and was that kid reading into the night, flashlight in hand.  However, you do not have to be an English major to learn to love reading.  Listen in as Leslie gives some practical advice on how to make time to read.  She also talks about an inspirational conversation she had with a friend that helped her make reading a priority and I think it will inspire you too! Lastly, you don’t want to miss her dish on all her favorite book recommendations. 

Last week we talked about how to make friends as an adult.  Today we’re talking how to do DEEPER in our friendships.  Do you feel like you have tons of acquaintances but no great friends?  Do you long for something deeper in your relationships, but don’t know how to get there?  This episodes is for you.  Listen in as my friend Eryn Jones talks about strategies and lessons in going deeper in friendships. 

Today we are talking all about adult friendships. Why are adult friendships harder to maintain than adult friendships? Why do so many of us struggle with it? What are some strategies for having fulfilling adult friendships? Today we are tackling all these questions and more as well as sharing some fun resources or you guys!

The Thanks Ladies! Podcast a show where host Heather Conkin shares things from the women in her life that you might want to know.  This podcast is designed to make you laugh, bring you joy, or inspire you to grow and connect in some way.  During this weekly show, host Heather talks to and shares lessons from women that have helped her in her life.  We’ll cover the light and funny as well as the deep and meaningful, so expect to find a little something for everyone.