Light Up Your Life Podcast

The word hope oftentimes gets used when describing a wish in or longing. We wish our lives were better but aren’t doing anything to actually seek change. In this weeks episode, Galey highlights why pairing action with that hope is critical. There is a hope for your life, a purpose and calling over you; however, we must be willing to walk the walk and step into action. Enjoy this weeks episode!

This week Galey interviews educator, mother, wife, speaker, and advocate for long term wellness, Holly Aungst. Holly shares about how her awful childhood experience in P.E. inspired her passion to change how kids feel about movement. She shares personal experiences throughout her professional career as well as practical tactics to be healthy, why emotional safety is just as important as physical,...

Welcome to the last episode in January of 2022! Gym memberships are leveling off and it's becoming evident if you are making way towards your desires for the new year. In this weeks episode Galey debunks new years resolutions, proposes why we need sustainable goals, and why we should dream big and SMART. We oftentimes set mediocre goals so that we feel good about ourselves once we accomplish them;...

In this week's 8-minute message, Galey explains why development will require awareness and intentionality. We cannot control what others say around or directly to us; however, our power to choose what we let in sets us free from the bondage words can carry. Stop taking things personally, step into your power and take responsibility for what impacts your mood, actions and your life. Please leave a...

This week Galey interviews speaker, educator, and specialist on peacemaking, Christina Severinghaus. This episode dives into what it means to truly ask for forgiveness, how to apologize intentionally, and why boundaries are critical. Each of these components have the ability to impact your overall health: mentally and physically. Our body responds and holds onto feelings of bitterness or resent wh...

In this week's episode, Galey tells about her first time snowboarding. She explains how overcoming her fear of falling, aka failure, ended up helping her improve drastically. As we step in 2022, Galey encourages the listeners to try something new, despite fear. When we step into new things, we naturally open up new opportunities for growth and development. As you listen to this week's episode, thi...

In this week's episode Galey talks about the noise of  life. This noise has many forms but all ultimately keep us distracted, discontent and anxious. If we learn how to practice identifying what noise is in our own lives through stillness and presence, we will be more capable of stepping into peace and contentment. Galey closes this week's episode with a challenge of stillness: find quiet time at...

In this week's episode, Galey interviews her dad Thomas Dutton, a United States Airforce Veteran, director of El Rio Health, mountain biker, husband and father. Tom and Galey discuss what makes for an effective leader, the value of perspective and overcoming childhood adversity. Thomas shares some crazy stories from his time serving our country and how those experiences shaped the trajectory of hi...

In this week's episode, Galey expresses the value of living life as your most authentic self. Oftentimes fear of rejection or disapproval can keep us from embracing our innermost self however, the rewards that come from being unapologetically ourselves reaps far more benefits. This episode gets into the things that keep us from being true to who we are by encouraging us to overcome fear with love....

The holidays are never all good or all bad. In this week's episode,  Galey dives into the best and the worst parts about the holidays: food & family. Galey offers some practical advice regarding our feelings and behaviors towards food as well as how to handle those awkward controversial family conversations. Let's show up as our healthiest this season both physically and relationally.&nbs...

Regardless of your situation or circumstance, you have a choice in how you internally respond. In today's quick show, Galey talks about how your thought life affects your real-life experience. This episode isn't supposed to feel comfortable, it is time to address the war between our ears and "take every thought captive". Happy Monday! 

In this week’s show, Galey speaks with student and content creator Carmelia Bibombe about the purpose of singleness. The girls dive into loneliness versus being alone, working on yourself while single, and taking time to appreciate rather than rush this season. Singleness is not a punishment and you don’t have to wait to start living. Your life starts NOW! If you enjoy this episode or others, leav...

In this week’s episode, Galey dives into the idea of process over product. Your overall quality of life is impacted by the day-to-day decisions made, your process. This process must be intentional and specific in order to achieve a great product. If your process is bad, it’s likely your product will reflect that. Galey shares three factors that can heavily impact your process (daily life) and your...

In this week's solo episode, Galey jumps into a topic that many of us are all too familiar with: Social Media. Social media has been a place that comparison has easily crept into. Galey tackles why comparison is the thief of your joy and also how increased amounts of time on social media has been proven to affect not only mental health, but physical. It’s time to bring light to this aspect of life...

Welcome to this week's minute quick 8 minute message. This week Galey calls attention to the times when we just feel “off” and how to address those days. Moving your body and being creative are some of the ways that you overcome times where we are mentally blocked. Galey also emphasizes self-talk. The way that you speak to yourself not only impacts your quality of life but the impact that you can...

Worry doesn't work. In this week's episode, Galey talks about what worry looks like, where it sneaks in, and how to overcome it. Uncertainty and unknown about our life's situations, distract us from the path that is right in front of us. Worry is begging for your attention to go anywhere but the present. It's time to get out of your head and start living life in the NOW.  Contrary to popular...

In this weeks episode, Galey talks about what it means to be “fervently focused” and why it is crucial to our everyday life. As we step into the final quarter of the year, its time to reset and refocus so that we can finish strong. It’s not always about how you start, but how you finish. Join Galey in today’s episode to be encouraged as you finish up the last 15 weeks of 2021!

In this week's quick solo episode, Galey discusses how being your best does not mean striving for perfection. She dives into why it is so crucial that we do our best "no more, and no less" (Ruiz, The Four Agreements). We have all fallen short of what we anticipated was our best; however, we MUST show ourselves compassion as our best varies from moment to moment. Join today's episode to be encourag...

In this week's episode, Galey shares about her "soul nourishment journey" and how it evolved into walking with God on a much more REAL level. This episode dives into how God is not a God of the clouds up above, but rather a God who wants to do life literally within you. YOU inspired this week's episode by reaching out and submitting your questions and topics of interest. If you are even the s...

In this week’s solo episode, Galey attempts to answer a unique question about health and wellness: What is the purpose of living an intentionally healthy life if we all have a destiny with death? The reality is that we could be gone tomorrow. This is the very reason why we SHOULD seek to be our healthiest selves. This week’s episode gets into why exercise and nutrition can physically help us preve...

Hard conversations are the gateway to prosperous relationship and potential opportunities. In this week’s episode Galey dives into the truth she has found through having challenging conversations. In order to truly be the healthiest version of ourselves we must address the areas of our lives that may be intimidating! You were created for relationship, lets learn how to do it well.

This week Galey shares a quick 8 minute message about the importance of staying in your lane. Today's episode is about living out the path that is destined for you and you alone. Comparison is the thief of joy and when we begin to drift over into someone else's lane, living YOUR best life is unlikely. Join todays show for some encouragement regarding your unique journey in life. "Stay in your...

In todays podcast, Galey lets you in on what life has looked like and taught her over the past few weeks. Listen in as she shares her perspective on finding passion in your work, side hustles, the 80/20 lifestyle, living in abundance rather than scarcity and preparing yourself in advance to create pure joy in your life. You must equip yourself daily to grow further into the person that you want to...

In this week's podcast episode, Galey chats with massage therapist Katie Grigsby. Katie shares her experiences with bodywork and how the body responds to stress on a muscular level. Whether your body is fatigued from training, or your life's circumstances are overwhelming you, massage therapy may be a great thing to add to your healthy lifestyle. Today you will learn about how massage can be benef...

This weeks episode features Galey’s mom, Casey Dutton who is a master chef and shows her love through her cooking. Today Casey shares what she realized while making a recent meal that didn’t turn out as planned. No matter how beautiful something looks on the outside, it may actually be very distasteful. It is so crucial to check your heart posture as it can very easily affect certain areas of your...