The Brightly Podcast

The world feels like an out of control place, which can make us feel out of control, or that we have no control. And that makes us angry, angry and betrayed and violated and numb. Which are all aspects of anger. Today we want to talk about feelings of anger, learning how to feel them and how to express them and also, most importantly how to use those feelings of anger.

Have you ever thought about what it takes to be lucky? Do you know how to cultivate luck in your life, notice where you already have it or might be blocking it? In episode 76 Tracy & Amy talk gettin’ lucky.

We all know the feeling--you need to make a major decision but you’re worried you’ll make a wrong choice, you end up putting it off which adds to stress which does not help your decision making abilities and then you ask what other people think and no decision is made! Let’s stop this merry-go-round and figure this out.

What if you were in control of how change affected you and could not only be ready for change (even unexpected change) but thrive throughout? Listen in as we talk about ways you can build resiliency and front load tools so you’re prepared for any change that comes your way.

How much of your fortune are you leaving up to fate? Do you know when to take inspired action and when to flow with the river of life?  Are you living up to your destiny, with or without the universe’s support? Could your action plan for life need a little room for magic? Link in bio to listen in to episode 73, Fortune, as Amy & Tracy explore how to roll with the wheel of fortune in life...

As we approach the solstice and the halfway point of the year are you maybe noticing the days are getting brighter outside, but not in you? Sometimes personal development and advice can feel overwhelming and not match your inner vibes.  If you’re feeling dim, or know you’re prone to having your own dim days episode 72, Dimly, is for you.   Today is all about how living brightly is m...

Do you trust yourself? What if we told you, you have an inner guidance system, because you do! The trick is to be able to tell the difference between Ego and Intuition. Listen in as we “guide” you to your own inner guidance system.

Are you in debt to yourself? Have you ever taken stock of how you interact with the me, myself and I chatter going on inside your head? In episode 70, Self-forgiveness, Amy + Tracy explore how to identify and replace your internal communication patterns so you can start repairing & strengthening the longest relationship you’ll ever have in life - the one with yourself. Forgiveness takes streng...

How does a person face their fears? We are born with fears: falling and loud noises. Then we begin to learn to fear other things, while some fears are necessary, they literally keep us alive, or kept our ancestors alive, others not so much so. Do you have faith in your abilities or are fears keeping you from living your life? And are your fears actually fears or just your discomfort with discomfor...

Willpower is a depletable resource.  If discipline is freedom, moxie is fuel, and motivation doesn’t have the strength to do it alone - what's the perfect formula for you to achieve everything you intend to? 

Do you view self-confidence as something only folks like Tony Robbins and Oprah have? Does the word itself give you a bad feeling--or no feeling whatsoever? Because we’ve heard it over and over again: You have to have confidence in your abilities if you ever want to achieve anything…well, maybe we need to shake this up, let’s pull it apart and create something for the rest of us.

Ever wonder where you got your moxie from?  Where it went? How to get it? If you want to be more moxious in life, listen in!

Do you find yourself looking for a partner?  A love connection?  Your forever person?  Or maybe someone for just right now.  Instead of using the apps to try to find someone, consider you are worth finding and take a different approach.

For many of us, we long for (or longed for) the right partner, the ONE. The one who would be our Dream Partner--they’d be perfect. Well, sorry, but this whole partnership, love thing has to be Mutually Beneficial! That means you have to BE the right partner, you have a job, not always easy, but really good in the long run. Join Tracy and Amy as we talk all things partnership.

For those of you that maybe resonated a little too excitedly with the control episode, or maybe for those of us that rebuffed it with glee - this week we’re wondering who’s feeling the need to rebel?  In episode 63, Rebel, Amy and Tracy explore if rebelling is another form of control in a different wrapping? And if so, how do you feel about the word rebel and how does that word make you feel...

digging deeper

If you stay ready you never have to get ready; do you know what you want and are you ready for it to come to you? In episode 61, Readiness, Amy + Tracy share what readiness provides to them and how they overcome challenges past versions of themselves may have created. 

Instead of asking for your intention, your goal, your dream--what if you told the Universe, God, your Mother: this is what I want, this is what I’m getting? How would it feel to be in charge of your destiny? You are the leader of your life.

‘Surrender’ to most humans means weakness, giving up, defeated. But when we surrender to what is, to our actual reality and stop fighting our life, we open ourselves to what could be.

February may be seen as the month of love and relationships, but have you ever thought to use cupids bow and arrow to fall in love with your day to day life?  Episode 58 shows us romance isn’t just for lovers, you can romanticize your life in small, but impactful ways. Link in bio to listen

You are imperfect and divine, you are separate and connected, you are a Spiritual Being having a Human experience…What the heck does this all mean? Join us as we try to come to terms with these things too.

With all the talk of angel numbers, trusting your intuition, and asking for signs, are you finding you’re waiting around for your destiny to find you?  How can you be the sign you’re waiting for versus looking externally for a sign to help you decide?

A leap of faith should first and foremost be joyful and they don’t have to be complete life--changers. Yes, leaps of faith can seem scary, but they don’t have to be flailing falls into a pit of the unknown, they can be as simple as a leap of faith about yourself.

Do you have a tendency to not show up until you’re ready?  As we look to new beginnings and approach life with a beginner’s mindset, we’re reminded life is practice and find ways to embrace that mindset in all that we do.

How many times have you heard, “this is how it’s always been done.” and that’s the end of the discussion--or, maybe you keep doing something the same way over and over, but there’s always that nagging feeling of: there must be a better way. Well, there is, as long as you can get out of your own way!