The Clarity Call

What really matters to you? And what is your brain offering you to keep you from living and doing what really matters to you? It’s fascinating when you slow down and see how your brain, on default, will try to keep you from honoring your priorities. So be intentional. Be the boss of your brain and DO WHAT MATTERS! I know this sounds simple, but it does take work to implement, which is SO much easi...

Have you ever felt like if you could be ENOUGH for other people, THEN you could feel like you’re enough in the world? Like if other people can value you, that you would be able to believe in your value? The reality is that you don’t have to control circumstances or other people in the world to be ok in the world. And your logical brain is says “yeah, I know that.” But do you really? You are worthy...

Doesn’t it feel great to receive validation? And have you considered how well you give validation? In episode 129 of The Clarity Call podcast, we discuss ways you may think you’re validating that are actually dismissive of how someone may be feeling as well as ways to provide truly meaningful validation to create connection. The methods we offer in this episode may sound simple, but it does take w...

So often we think about starting off a new year and all the goals and life changes we want to make or implement. And that’s great, but check what’s fueling you! Why do you want to achieve that goal? Does it align with your highest self and make you become more of who you want to be and how you want to show up in the world? Or is it because you want approval or think once you reach the goal you’ll...

Join us in this episode as we recap the most useful, powerful thoughts we’ve worked to internalize this past year. 22 Thoughts from 2022 1. You’re not broken. There’s nothing to fix and nothing has gone wrong. You’re a human. 2. You are 100% worthy NO MATTER WHAT! 3. The most important relationship you’ll ever have as a human is with yourself. 4. There are no wrong decisions - we either succeed or...

So many of us are walking around thinking we are at the effects of our life experiences. That is so disempowering. What kind of Christmas do you want to have? Create it! What do you want next year to be? What goals and dreams do you have? Create it! You are the creator of your life. No, you can’t control others, but you can control you and the choices you make and how you show up in your life and...

In this episode, we share Dr. Justin Coulson’s 3 E’s of discipline. While the information he offers is wonderful for parenting, it’s also very beneficial in cultivating connection and understanding in all relationships. So listen in as we share how to explain, explore, and empower your way to happier, healthier relationships. Here is a link to watch Dr. Justin Coulson explain his method. https://f...

Do you ever look around and think “why is my life so hard while it seems others have it so easy?” Here’s the thing…we’re all just human and we all have things are are “hard” for us…some are victims to the hard things in their lives and some are overcoming and doing extraordinary things as they grow through adversity. Listen to this episode of The Clarity Call podcast to hear all about how to use a...

We talk about others gaslighting us and its a big buzz word in the therapy world, but have you ever considered that you do it to yourself? Back in episode 116 titled the mind vs. the brain, we introduced you to the work of Dr. Caroline Leaf. If you haven’t heard that one, make sure you listen to it and also learn more about Dr. Leaf at drleaf.com. I follow her on social media now @drcarolineleaf o...

“Begin with thankfulness and watch things begin to change.” - Topher Kearby This is a line from one of the gratitude poems we share in this episode. Gratitude really does change things and helps shift negative perspective to positive. It can bring peace in chaos, calm in turmoil, and love in conflict. Life is 50/50, but we are meant to have joy. And gratitude is a wonderful way to invite more joy...

Worry, unhappiness, jealousy, doubt, anger, hurt, irritation, discomfort, heartbreak, frustration, desperation, exhaustion, anxiety, and sadness…these are a few of the emotions that are trying to guide us in life. In today’s episode, we share a poem by Tahlia Hunter that walks us through better understanding what each of these emotions are trying to guide us through. If you’re ready to work on und...

Did you know there is a difference between stressors and stress? Well there is! And you can deal with the stressor and still have stress. For real. And until you deal with the stress from the stressor, you’ll continue to live with the physical affects of it…feeling stuck, exhausted, foggy, irritable, etc. Because emotions live in your body! So you need to complete your stress cycles to FEEL BETTER...

We’ve all had a difficult relationship. Chances are, you have at least one right now. What’s your narrative about that relationship? It’s likely negative and and feels big and heavy. So you have 3 options…likely more, but we’ll give you 3. #1 - You can keep your current story and keep feeling miserable. #2 - You can be done with that relationship and just decide it’s complete and not engage with t...

In the moment, when you get a bad feeling…make it R.A.I.N. Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture. In this episode, we walk you through this acronym from Ian Cron’s book “The Story of You” to give you a method that is sure to help in challenging situations when you feel yourself spinning in negative thoughts and emotions. I know this sounds simple, but it does take work to implement, which is SO m...

You have this one life. Are you doing what you want to do and being who you want to be? Are you having the experiences you want to have and creating the biggest, best life possible? Tune into this episode to hear more about how taking chances, making choices, and creating changes are the way to make sure you’re creating a life you love! Book referenced in this episode: Growing Boldly by Emily Ley...

To this point in my life, I have used the words MIND and BRAIN interchangeably. But have you ever stopped to consider that the mind and brain are different and serve different purposes? Dr. Caroline Leaf introduced me to this concept. In todays episode, we’ll share her 5-step Neurocycle mind-management technique in which she shows us how to examine a situation to help us deal with all the messines...

In this episode, we’ll discuss how to change your mind to change your body image. When somebody says you look really fit or compliments you in some way and you make that mean something positive about you, even though it feels good, then what has to be true in our minds is the counter to that…that if I don’t look fit or pretty or whatever, then it’s bad and negative. So what we have to do is get ri...

Who were you before the world told you who you were supposed to be? In todays episode, we discuss Ian Morgan Cron’s S.O.A.R. acronym from his book The Story of You. This method is amazing at not only helping you understand how you are the creator of your life but how to start creating the story you want to live. Books referenced in this episode: The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-D...

In this episode, we’ll share 6 bad habits to QUIT RIGHT NOW if you want to create a happier, healthier you! Changing habits does take work to implement, which is SO much easier to achieve when working with a life coach. And, GOOD NEWS, Kimberlee is a certified life coach and she would love to help you utilize what she teaches on the podcast AND SO MUCH MORE! Let her help you discover a better mind...

“When you feel accepted, then it’s easy to believe that you’re acceptable.” - Rich Harshaw In todays episode, we will discuss 8 steps Rich shares to effectively deploy grace for others. We will share our take-aways, but be sure to listen to the full episode Rich shares on this concept in episode 637 of his podcast “Level 10 Contractor.” Link to episode for Apple podcasts here: https://podcasts.app...

A boundary is defined as “a line that marks the limits of an area or a dividing line.” We decided we like the term “crossing point” better than dividing line because boundaries don’t have to be divisive. Boundary lines don’t have to be battle lines. First we have to remember a few things about boundaries… 1. A boundary is what I will do if a request is not honored; it is NOT what I will do to try...

You are the creator of your world and your life and you can change your mind. Choose not to stay stuck, especially if it’s just because of what someone else might think or do. Maybe you thought you’d always dislike someone, but it’s ok if you want to put that down and decide that having peace is more important than holding onto negative emotions. And that’s just one idea on this topic…think about...

Physical illness, difficult conversations, stressful situations…strong negative emotions are typically associated with these. How about reuniting with a loved one after en extended period of time, receiving a gift, or getting wonderful news…positive emotion, right? Those emotions create physical sensations (chemicals released by the brain). When they’re positive, we lean in and enjoy them. But whe...

Seeking to understand what someone else is experiencing can bring so much peace and clarity into your life. In this episode, will share with you a new way to create more connection and compassion in your relationships. As we share these new ideas, pay attention to how we, as humans, have a tendency to make everything about ourselves. It’s a great opportunity to see areas where we might want to mak...

Why do BAD THINGS happen to GOOD PEOPLE? Surely you’ve heard this question asked before. And in today’s episode, we will dive into trying to better understand judgement. Because what makes something a bad thing? And who’s to say if you’re a good person? Interesting to think about, right? Listen in as we discuss these questions and share our perspectives. Stepping into compassion and understanding...