This Is Getting Good

In today's episode I'm interviewing Katy Sine, a self-love researcher and expert in this field.  She sheds light on and gives insight into how to practice self love, what it actually is and isn't and even the biggest question of all.  WHAT IS LOVE?This episode is packed with SO MANY takeaways and new ways to think about loving yourself, how it can benefit you in your life and how  exactly we can start doing it. 

Jessica Barnes talks to us about Self Love and Self Care through a spiritual lens.  It is a practice that requires forgiveness, holding space and seeing yourself clearly.We get into some deep stuff in this one and I know you will get something out of it!There is a gift for you at the end as well!  A 20 minute guided meditation that will definitely shift your energy, your nervous system and your thinking for the day.  ENJOY!

Madison shares her experience of recovering from an eating disorder and tells us about the tools she learned in treatment that help her care for herself and show love.  

February is the month of LOVE.  This whole month, we are focusing on SELF LOVE and SELF CARE.  What is it?  What isn't it?  How to practice it and WHY. This episode is a quick intro.  I asked two questions and received  voice memos from some people I know.  Do you love yourself?How do you show it? Give this quick episode a listen, and then take this week answering those two question for yourself. 

In this episode, I interview Jennifer Hurst of Everyday Enneagram about the 9 Enneagram types and how knowing what your type is can lead to a better understanding of yourself and how you show up in the world.  This self-awareness can lead to more self love and acceptance that once achieved, helps you extend that same love to everyone around you.  I have personally felt so seen and validated by what I am learning about my type and I hope this episode will inspire you to have that same experience.  

In this episode, we chat with Anna Cash of Smart Home Canning about practical AND SPIRITUAL reasons to grow, preserve and forage for your own food.   Food preserving and gardening are not just for your grandma!  These are community building, eco-friendly, delicious practices that nourish mind, body and soul.  Even if food preserving is not your jam, I know Anna will inspire you to go out and do what you are called to do.  

This episode is about getting rid of those self-defeating thoughts that hold you back from LIVING YOUR LIFE. I share an audio recording from a recent backpacking trip on which I decided to jump naked into a lake for the first time in decades.  It was glorious. I talk about being vulnerable, doing hard things, and taking advantage of the precious time we have. PS.  All the audio clips are from the actual backpacking trip!

I asked for recommendations for favorite leggings, I bought them all and tested them out.  On this episode, I share my findings, opinions and thoughts on all the top brands. Let me help you find the perfect leggings for you!

Our brains offer us some crazy thoughts at times but THEY ARE JUST THOUGHTS.  We don't have to believe all of it.  In this episode I offer wisdom I've been collecting from experts on this topic as well as 4 actionable things you can do to begin to live a more peaceful, happy life.  Because our lives are what our thoughts make it!

This week's episode is about facing the fear of doing something because you WANT the thing bad enough.  I share two stories that inspired me recently plus I do the scary thing of sharing publicly an original poem I wrote about my legs and I how I have come to love them. Short and sweet but I hope you feel inspired to do what you want EVEN IF you feel scared to try. 

Do you love to travel or wish you could travel more? In this episode, I talk to Marianne Jennings of AdventureCravers.com about her love of travel. You'll learn practical tips for traveling like a pro and hear amazing stories from her own experiences as a world traveler.  There are so many things to be learned about the world, yourself and other people when we step outside of our own little bubble. You will love listening to and learning from Marianne! 

If you have ever struggled with your own body image, if you have ever had negative thoughts about how you look or if you let how you look hold you back from living life the way you want to, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU. As women, we are conditioned to believe that our worth is tied to our appearance.  Good or bad.  But it's a lie.  In this episode a panel of 6 women discuss the book More Than A Body by Lindsay and Lexie Kite.  We talk about the experiences in our lives that have shaped how we view ourselves for better or worse and what we learned about how to have a healthier view of ourselves.  Our WHOLE selves. 

In this episode, I ask Jill Griffiths all the questions about fitness, nutrition, supplements and motivation.  What is the biggest thing keeping you from optimal health and fitness?How is exercise and nutrition different as we enter different stages of life?What supplements should I be taking? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE? (Just kidding on that one, but also kind of not because at the end of this episode Jill blows my mind wide open with one question).

What can elephants teach us about ourselves?  Quite a lot, actually!  This is your beginning of the month pep talk and it's all about limiting beliefs.  What do you believe is true about yourself that might be holding you back?  What if you believed a different story? 

Have you ever felt the pull to do something that interests or excites you but maybe doesn't exactly make sense in the grand scheme of your life?  Ever wanted to start a business, write a book, or attempt something new?Today's episode is about following your heart into the unknown and how to handle when things turn out differently than you thought they would.  Shifting your thoughts, actions and allowing grace for yourself to grow , change and thrive. 

Moving your body has SO MANY benefits.  Physical health is just one of them.  In this episode, we talk about different ways to start moving more if you haven't been active for a while, things to challenge yourself if you are active as well as the many benefits of doing so. Melanie Mortensen and I talk about how we discovered the magic of movement in our lives well into our 30's and how it makes EVERYTHING better. 

Have you ever wanted to start journaling only to start and then fizzle out after a week?  Do you want to be better at processing your emotions and thoughts?Do you want to have a record of who you are and what is important to you throughout your life? Journaling baby!  Get into it!In this episode I share several different types of journals and methods for journaling.  One of them is sure to be perfect for you.  Meaningful journaling can happen in as little as two minutes!  I promise it's true.  I do it every day and my journal is a treasure.  

This is the first of a series of interviews with women in different stages of life sharing their best lessons and nuggets of wisdom they have collected so far. Cindy Eggertz just turned 41.  She shares thoughts on mindfulness, depression, cold water therapy, birthdays and so much more!Sometimes hearing another person has been where you are helps.  Sometimes hearing something another person has learned helps.  The goal with this series of interviews is to learn from each other and find insights that can only come from these conversations.  

The first podcast of every month is called Monthly Motivation.  They are things I have found to be useful, inspirational or motivating that I want to share with you. I hope you find them helpful too! This episode is about the three voices we all have with us at all times. The voice in your head.The voice you use to communicate. The voice that knows... the intuition, or inner knowing. How can we get all three in alignment with each other and use them to take us where we want to go?

Today we are talking about the dilemma of dying gray hair.  I mean, honesty, HOW LONG DO WE HAVE TO DO THIS?While the specific thing we discuss is gray hair, this episode, at it's core, is about hiding yourself.  Figuring out what your motives for any beauty treatment you are doing.  Are you truly doing it for yourself, or is it out of fear or shame?My guest is Mindy Gale.  Not only is she full of life and fun, she has decided to own her beautiful silver hair.  She is full of inspiration and insight and I know you will enjoy her perspective.  At the end of this episode, two other women Michelle, and Deb tell their story of transitioning from dying to gray. If this is something you have ever contemplated,  this episode is going to give you so much to think about.  

There are certain moments in our lives that stand out from all the others.  They are burned into our memories with such detail and vividness that we never forget them.  What makes these moments stand out?  And, can we be the architects of such moments in our lives, relationships and businesses to create richer lives?In this episode we talk about the 4 methods for creating memorable moments outlined in the book The Power Of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath.  They are:ElevationPrideInsightConnectionYou'll learn how to use these four methods to design a life full of experiences that add meaning and significance in the simplest of ways. 

In this episode, I interview the rock band Mothers Of Mayhem.   The band is made up of 4 women ranging in age from 35-43 who decided to do something very outside of their comfort zones.  They perform on stage playing anything from Led Zeppelin to Guns N' Roses.  The lessons and insights they share are sure to delight you and maybe even inspire you to step outside (even if it's just a toe!) your comfort zone and do that thing you have always wanted to try.  

If you have ever wanted to start meditating, or you have tried and were frustrated by the experience, or if you want deeper insights into meditation, this episode is for you. My friend Katie and I committed to doing a daily meditation for an entire month just to see what, if anything, shifted in our lives.  The results were amazing and I have been reaping the benefits ever since.  Katie is on the podcast to share her experience. Jamie and Hannah of Soul Self Journey are also guests this week to talk about the things they teach on their Instagram platform.  Breathing, Mindfulness, Meditations and tools to help you feel more peace in your everyday life no matter what is going on externally. 

“You have been offered "the gift of crisis". As Kathleen Norris reminds us, the Greek root of the word crisis is "to sift", as in, to shake out the excesses and leave only what's important. That's what crises do. They shake things up until we are forced to hold on to only what matters most. The rest falls away.” ― Glennon DoyleIn this episode we are talking about crisis.  Big and small, collective and individual.  We discuss ways to shift your perspective and find value in the crisis especially when you have no control over the situation. You'll come away from this episode with 5 tools to try in your own life:Let go of your expectations. Write it down as a way to set down a burden.Recognize that this moment is the perfect teacher.See what's leftLook at your past as  evidence that it's going to be ok. 

Is there a habit you have that you wish you could break?  Or maybe a habit you would love to add to your life?In this episode, I chat with long time friend Courtney Seamons about Habit Formation.  We discuss the 4 tendencies in Gretchen Rubin's book Better Than Before.  Once you know what your tendency is, you can choose strategies that work WITH your personality to help you form habits or break habits more easily.  These are actionable, real life strategies that you can start to employ immediately.  Make the changes you want to live the life you want!

Are you in the practice of choosing an intention word to guide your day, year or month?  This is the process of looking at your life and deciding on an approach or an intention for the future.   What do you lack?  What do you want to accomplish?  How do you want to show up?Having one simple word in your heart and on your mind can make SO MUCH difference in making things happen.  Listen in on the conversation we have about WHY we choose the words, HOW to go about doing it for yourself and listen to stories about the benefits we have personally experienced with this process. 

First episode! Yay!Meet Kelly, the host of This Is Getting Good and learn why she started this podcast as well as what you can expect from future episodes. In this episode you will be asking yourself some important questions that will set the tone for your upcoming year.  

An intro to the podcast, meet the host and find out what we're talking about. First episode launches January 6, 2021!