The Playmaker Podcast with Maggie Hudson

If you know anything about Amber Smith, you know this episode is going to be PACKED with contagious energy! In this episode, University of Kentucky Women's Basketball Assistant Coach, Amber Smith, shares her story of how she knew the BBN was where she would call home, the lessons she's learned from basketball royalty leaders like Pat Summitt, Mickie DeMoss, Matthew Mitchell, Kyra Elzy, and more. What does a day in the life of a UK basketball coach look like? What are character qualities leaders look for? How does a leader's energy impact their followers? This episode is packed full of nuggets of knowledge that will equip you to ATTACK your 1%!

After a heart break, we often hear, "You can do better than him," or "You deserve better." But the Bible tells us over and over how we are so known by God, and that God has better FOR you. One person isn't better than another--one is simply better fit FOR you. You are not less than another girl, you are just better fit FOR someone else. You are a child of the KING! Don't ever forget that, and don't lose confidence.

xOn this week's episode, Maggie dives into what it should look like for a guy to pursue you in a dating relationship, and how that should model the love that Christ shows to the Church. She breaks down Ephesians 1 and what Jesus says about who we are through Him. Find Out How You Can Become a Playmaker in Your Own Life by Subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDKxJb1qFt2VmuBFHgnNUUw Visit My Website: http://maggiehudson.me/ Follow Me On Instagram: https://instagram.com/maggiehudson55?igshid=x6wgit7m1vp2 Follow Me On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maggie.hudson.3114 Join My Playmaker Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1059556637779309/?source_id=103051518137426 Download Your FREE 7 Game Changing Healthy Habits: https://www.maggiehudson.me/7habits Schedule a Free Health Assessment With Me: http://calendly.com/maggiehudson

Join Maggie as she sits down with former UK Women's Basketball point guard, and professional basketball super star, Taylor Murray. Taylor is no doubt a playmaker on the court. The discipline, drive, and leadership she portrays is not on accident, and it's not easy. Taylor shares an inside look at what life an leadership looks like as a professional athlete.

In this week's episode, I sit down with Jorja Gust and dive into what it looks like to be Bestie's w/ Jesus because He truly is our Best Friend. Jorja, a published author, podcaster, business owner, encourager, and friend, has so many nuggets of knowledge that she drops in this episode. You don't want to miss it!

On this week's episode I brought on one of my best friends since middle school, Dwayne “D” Depp. We dive into what it looks like to love and lead differently using our God-given talents as we are called to do. He has a deep passion for leadership and helping himself, as well as everyone around him, grow to be the person that God intended for them to be. D somehow does it all- he's a student, a business owner, an athlete, a coach, an employee, a speaker, and a good friend to everyone he meets. He lives life at a fast pace. How does he manage to juggle it all? And why does he choose juggle all of these things? Press play to find out!

We're used to battles that happen in the physical weightroom. They also happen in the spiritual weightroom. Hearing from the Lord and discerning His voice is a muscle that we have the ability to grow stronger. It takes reps, practice, and intentional consistency.  In this episode, fitness trainer and believer, Emily Orrender, breaks down what it means for our bodies to be crucified with Christ. We are not our own. This is true for the physical and spiritual.  We pray that this episode inspires you to get fit, in both the physical and spiritual weightrooms.  Connect with Emily on Social Media: @emilyorrender

On today's episode, Maggie sits down with Julia & Ajayi to talk about their summer spent serving in Puerto Rico. As always, we learned that through every experience, God is the BIGGEST playmaker.

We all have our own stories, our own trauma, and our own hardships. My main question for you is, what is holding you back? On this week's episode I unpack some questions it's important to ask yourself as you walk through challenges. You have proven that you are a Playmaker- look at how far you've come and what you've made it through. Do something today to get 1% better and kick fear in the face. Remember, the goal is not to be perfect, it's just to be better. You can do this!

When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream? I ask because the Lord has given each of us dreams for a specific purpose in our lives. On this week's episode I dive into some simple steps for how you can turn your dreams into reality. Focus on the first step you need to take toward your goals and get 1% better. Then do the same thing tomorrow. Those 1% improvements add up over time and get you closer and closer to your dreams every single day. Remember, the goal is not to be perfect, it's just to be better. I believe in you!

Like anything in life, social media can be an awesome tool, but can become evil when used in the wrong way. On this week's episode, I dive into some good rules to practice and boundaries to set when it comes to managing your social media. Remember, the goal isn't to be perfect, it's just to be better. So do something today to make yourself 1% better. You've got this!

On this weeks episode, I caught y'all up to speed with what I'm doing now. Life looks a lot different than I imagined it would at this stage of my life, but God has been faithful through it all and my story is a testimony to that. Stick around until the end for some action steps of how you, regardless of your circumstance, can get 1% better today. You're a Playmaker; you're not meant to just sit on the sidelines. Get in the game! Remember, the goal is not to be perfect, it's to be better. So go be 1% better today! Find Out How You Can Become a Playmaker in Your Own Life by Subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDKxJb1qFt2VmuBFHgnNUUw Visit My Website: http://maggiehudson.me/ Follow Me On Instagram: https://instagram.com/maggiehudson55?igshid=x6wgit7m1vp2 Follow Me On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maggie.hudson.3114 Join My Playmaker Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1059556637779309/?source_id=103051518137426 Download Your FREE 7 Game Changing Healthy Habits: https://www.maggiehudson.me/7habits Schedule a Free Health Assessment With Me: http://calendly.com/maggiehudson

Hey Playmakers! Wow, that was a longer time out than I intended. But it's game time, and we're back and ready to play! On this week's episode, I covered questions I've received like "Why did the podcast stop?" and "What is it like living in the happiest place on earth?" I dove into a few lessons I've learned over the past few months and shared how the Lord has worked in and through me.

Hey Playmakers! On this weeks episode I brought on Bradley Thomas and we dove into his story and a few different topics like listening when God calls and discerning when it is God calling. God's plan is always perfect, even when it's difficult to understand, and Bradley's story is such a testament to that. Bradley brought so much wisdom and so many good things to this episode and I am so excited for y'all to hear it. Like I always say, the goal is not to be perfect, it's to be better. So go out there and do something to be 1% better today!

On today's episode I brought on two of my good friends, Ross Boggess and Fletcher Lyon. These guys are literally so wise and we had such a good time filming this episode. We talked about everything from finding your passion, chasing your dreams, being intentional in relationships, and so much more.

I got to sit down with Lane of Roses founder and artist of Light Source Gallery, Katie Humphress, to talk about everything under the sun. From her story, college, cultural christianity, campus ministries, the enneagram, everything! And through the whole conversation, there was this common theme: You were made ON purpose and FOR a purpose. Listen to Katie's encouragement to YOU, to live out your Go-given purpose.

What does living on purpose look like, practically? Today, I got to sit down with IBC's Student Pastor, Jake Deshler, to hear his testimony, and what a purpose driven life looks like. This episode is PACKED with wisdom and applicable action steps to help us be active and purposeful playmakers.

I got to sit down with our long time family friend, and head UK Men's Golf Coach, Brian Craig, to talk about leading from the front. Brian just finished his 20th season as the head coach at UK. He shared about the best of times, as well as the worst of times, that he and his teams have been through, including the loss of one of his players, Cullan Brown. His faith sets him apart, and that's been the guiding factor through this incredibly hard year. Leading from the front looks different as a believer. You don't want to miss this story.

Jesus tells us multiple times in scripture that we're supposed to "Love your neighbor as yourself." How do we actively accomplish this? What does this look like in our lives as playmakers? Let's break it down.

I saw this caption on social media and it didn't sit right with me. I dug deeper into what happiness truly is and how much weight we should give it as active playmakers. Let's break down the difference between happiness and true joy.

What do you need to do TODAY to grow into the leader you want to be TOMORROW? This episode focuses on 5 ACTIONABLE STEPS that young people can do TODAY to help them become the leader that God has made them to be. 

As a health coach, I hear SO many excuses from clients and the most common excuse I hear is "healthy food is expensive." So in this episode I give you some tips to save money and cut out things that aren't necessary so that you can go down the right path towards your health. The hard but true reality is that you're either going to pay for your health now and get your body healthy, or you're going to pay for it later when you have no other option. So stop disqualifying yourself with excuses and choose to get yourself healthy now. You were made on purpose and for a purpose to glorify God in all you do, so I encourage you, step up, take a step in the direction towards health and get one percent better today.

I am literally SO excited for this weeks episode as I bring on my friend, Madison Mercer, as she talks about the Lord's provision! I so hope y'all are encouraged by this episode because Madison spoke so much truth and such a good word! With everything said in this video, we challenge you to focus on trusting God's provision in your life, know that His timing is perfect and everything He does is in the perfect way, at just the right time. So press in, press on, and go get 1% better today. Remember, the goal is not to be perfect, it's to be better!

Today I'm asking y'all a hard question that you may or may not know the answer to at the beginning, but I hope and pray by the end of this episode you are aware and are challenged by my question: Are you disqualifying yourself? And if so, what are you disqualifying yourself at? My challenge and encouragement to you is to press in and press on.

Hey Playmakers! Ever wondered if intermittent fasting is for you? Or, what on earth are macros and carb cycling? My friend, Kenzie Senters, is a personal trainer and nutritionist. She has so much to knowledge to give and she let us in on some awesome information in this episode.  Make sure to go find her on her website: kenziedanielle.com or on Instagram @thekenziedanielle. 

In this episode I give you 5 tips so that you can get through your weekend without blowing it. Every client I have always struggles with the weekend, even though they work so hard and are so diligent throughout the week. So why blow all of that hard work? Listen close to these 5 tips and apply them to your life so that you can avoid blowing your weekend. Remember, the goal is not to be perfect, it's to be better. So go out there and be 1% better today.

I am absolutely pumped about this episode with my LONGEST friend ever and my "cousin" Katie Beth Craig. She has been so faithful to God's will in her life and has followed what HE has planned for her, even in moving to a completely different continent! Katie Beth has truly been an incredible playmaker in her life, she broke the status quo, and God has worked in and through her tremendously. Make sure you listen to this episode close, as Katie Beth dropped some good knowledge that you DO NOT want to miss!

It is SO important to check your motives because WHY you do determines WHAT you do. Why do you do what you do? What are your motives? God is big enough to redirect you if it's not in His will, so check your heart to see if what you're doing is for the furtherance of His kingdom. Remember the goal is not to be perfect, it's to be better, so go out there and be 1% better today.

Keagan has been one of my best friends since we met in 6th grade, and over 10 years later, we're still best friends! Keagan has truly been a playmaker in his life and I can't wait for y'all to get all this knowledge from him. He's awesome and if you haven't already, you should definitely go follow him on social media @keasounds.

Today we talked about the importance of pivoting in life and just how crucial that is. I hope you enjoyed it and got a few good nuggets of wisdom from this episode so that you can focus on pivoting in your life. Remember, pivoting isn't perfect, but the goal isn't to be perfect, it's to be better. So go be a playmaker for yourself and get 1% better today!

This episode is so special to me as I'm giving y'all a sneak peak into my family's life to see my favorite Christmas tradition EVER! Every year, my grandfather reads the Christmas story out of Luke, but this year he read it an extra time, just for you Playmakers out there. So, join me in listening as Pops reminds us of the true reason for this special season. Merry Christmas!

Your time is valuable and you only have so much of it, so be sure to spend it wisely. This episode is so important and packed with so much good information! I highly encourage you to start applying these tips to your life right now because you'll save so much time and be so much more efficient.

This information, when put into action, is so useful to help you manage and deal with your stress. I know the holidays are extremely stressful for everyone, even though we have an entire year to plan for them. We all get stressed and feel emotional around the holidays, for many different reasons, but this video gives you some tactical strategies to help manage that stress. So go on out and apply these tips to your lives. Remember, the goal is not to be perfect, it's to be better, so go out there and be 1% better today, Playmakers!

Knowing how to plan ahead to help lower that stress is so helpful, no matter who you are. As I always say, failing to plan is planning to fail, so make sure you apply all these tips we talk about to plan ahead to have a less stressful and more successful Christmas season. So get out there Playmakers! And remember, the goal is not to be perfect, it's to be better. So go and be 1% better today!

Hey Playmakers! I love everything about this episode and especially love the special guest, my mom, Kimberly Hudson! She has loads of knowledge and I hope y'all enjoyed listening to her share some tips on this week's episode. Being healthy through the holidays seems like a daunting task, but applying these tips that we're giving you throughout these series should help you to conquer the holidays without completely blowing your progress. So, as we approach the holidays, prepare to apply these tips in your life. And always remember, the goal is not to be perfect, it's just to be better. So no matter what, go and get 1% better today! Find Out How You Can Become a Playmaker in Your Own Life by Subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDKxJb1qFt2VmuBFHgnNUUw Visit My Website: http://maggiehudson.me/ Follow Me On Instagram: https://instagram.com/maggiehudson55?igshid=x6wgit7m1vp2 Follow Me On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maggie.hudson.3114 Join My Playmaker Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1059556637779309/?source_id=103051518137426 Download Your FREE 7 Game Changing Healthy Habits: https://www.maggiehudson.me/7habits Schedule a Free Health Assessment With Me: http://calendly.com/maggiehudson Get a Game Plan with Kimberly's Game Plan: Subscribe to My Mom's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMbHUvsnbDGXOx6Zo7mEWUA Visit My Mom's Website: https://www.kimberlysgameplan.com Follow My Mom on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlysgameplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.b.hudson.1 Join My Mom's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Kimberlys-Game-Plan-114915206622493

Beat the Bloat this holiday season with these simple actions to help you look and feel your best!

I love the truths in this video so much! I know they seem simple, but implementing them into your life is so important. This is my invitation. Take the first step and just implement one of these healthy habits in your life. Get really good at that one habit, then add another one. Take small steps to work your way up to all 7 game changing healthy habits. Remember, the goal is not to be perfect, it's to be better, so go get 1% better today!

Today, I share a story out of 2 Kings 8:1-6, of a Shunammite woman, a king, and a leper. Without His name ever being mentioned in the story, we can see how God is always working in the background, because He is the biggest playmaker.

In this episode, I share my story with y'all. After sitting on the sideline in my own life, I decided to make a change and become an active playmaker for myself. 

I'm a certified transformational health coach from a small town in Kentucky, with a passion for loving people, and helping them love their lives. My goal with this podcast is to teach, empower, and equip you to be a playmaker in your own life. I want you to have a goal, do the work, and reach it, by getting 1% better every day.