No More 'Good Girl'

Today, let's talk about  "Doing more won't fix how you're feeling." We all have our own ways of coping with challenging emotions, and one common approach is to keep ourselves busy. I'll be the first to admit that I tend to fall into this pattern. When life gets tough, I tend to dive headfirst into tasks and activities, trying to distract myself from what I'm really feeling. I know I'm not alone in...

A few months ago, I attended the EmpowerHER Live event, and one of the speakers who really struck me was Trent Shelton. He spoke about the importance of consistency in our lives and how it can either serve us or hold us back. Trent asked a powerful question: "Are you consistent at the things that don't serve you?"  This got me thinking about how we often focus on being consistent in our business d...

Today I'm diving into a topic on "Stop attaching your identity to the things that you do." It's time to break free from the expectations of others.  Society likes to tell you that you're "just a mom" or "just a wife." You're not encouraged to be independent as a woman, and you tend to attach your identity to the roles you've taken on. But in reality, you choose those roles. You chose to be a mom,...

I wanted to talk about something that's important at this time of year, and that's asking for help. I've talked about this before, how staying stagnant in life can look, but today, I want to focus on becoming the best version of yourself.   For me, one powerful way to tap into my best self is through breathwork. It has truly transformed my life and I'm so dang excited to share that I have a breath...

Today, I wanted to talk about being grateful for where you are and still wanting more. You see, life isn't black and white. You can be grateful for what you have and still desire more. It's not an either/or situation, but instead a "this/and" sort of thing!  I remember when I first started my business, I had big dreams. I wanted financial success, but I thought I had to sacrifice being a mom to ge...

Today I'm talking about something that really hit home for me… apologizing to ourselves as a mom. It's those moments when those little thoughts creep in, and you find yourself beating yourself up in your head. What if, instead of that, you allowed yourself to say sorry to yourself? You're a real human being, and you don't deserve to be so harsh on yourself. Those negative thoughts can impact your...

Today is all about how to stop apologizing for things we don't need to be sorry for.  It hit me hard as I'm navigating raising teens, especially my oldest. She's got her driver's license, a job, and newfound freedom. It's a journey of self-discovery for her, and it made me realize how I was handing out consequences with apologies when it was her decision to make the choices she was making. I had a...

Today I want to dive into the fear of reaching out for help or making changes in our lives. I used to be terrified to ask for help as a business owner and a mom. Even for the smallest little things because I thought I was supposed to be able to handle it all on my own.  But here's the thing – what's even scarier than reaching out is the idea of looking back five years from now and realizing your l...

For years, I've placed everyone else's needs above my own, thinking it served everyone, but it didn't and I decided I'm no longer available for that. Maybe you've found yourself in the typical people-pleasing role and you are ready to break out of it?  In this episode I'm talking all about how allowing yourself to open up, speak your truth, and reach out can help you propel your life forward in bi...

Are you letting fear and doubt call the shots? Are you allowing them to hold you back? You're not meant to be a passenger, you're the one in control. Today's pep talk is all about taking control and not letting fear and doubt drive your life. Fear and doubt get to come along for the ride, but you're the one in the driver seat. I shared how my son deals with some of his anxious + scared feelings by...

Let's talk about taking the pressure of managing everyone off of yourself. I recently had a chat with a friend about our kids and we ended up discussing how we tend to pick up everyone else's stones, putting ourselves second. I couldn't help but recall a podcast episode I did before school started, where I shared my stand on not pressuring my kids for straight A's. Instead, I'm all about teaching...

Today is about how to stop picking up other people's shit. Yep, I said it! I started therapy several months ago, focusing on rebuilding my relationship with myself and learning to love and care for me. The program taught us to stop picking up other people's stones. And as I went through navigating this, I realized I'm not my husband's mom, I'm his partner, and it's time to redefine our relationshi...

Today, we're talking about how "Cleaning Up Your Inner World Is the Vibe."  Society often teaches us, especially as women and moms, that we're supposed to put ourselves last. We're the nurturers, taking care of everyone else's needs, putting our desires on the back burner. But I'm calling BS + I'm no longer available for that and you can decide the same! You get to put yourself first, love yoursel...

Today, I want to talk to you about recognizing where you may have given away your power and how you can reclaim it. Sometimes it feels easier to blame others instead of taking responsibility for myself. Maybe you feel this way too?  There's this quote I came across recently: "When you point your finger somewhere else, it's because you don't want to take accountability for yourself." It hit me like...

Today let's talk about redefining relationships, particularly in the context of my relationship with my husband. Years ago I realized that we had fallen into a pattern of merely going through the motions of life. It felt like I was dragging him along, and I knew this wasn't the kind of relationship I wanted. But I sat in fear of speaking my truth for a loooong time! I started to notice how me not...

Today let's dive into the topic of standing in your power and why it's not always easy. It's taken me a long time to truly understand what it means to stand in my power. When I talk about it, it might sound simple, but in reality, it's anything but. I've had my fair share of experiences where I had to decide whether to brush things under the rug (my typical pattern) or confront them head-on for on...

In today's episode of Braving the Mountain Podcast, I want to talk to you about not putting yourself second.  I talk about how you can set boundaries, create non-negotiables, and set an example for your kids. I want you to take a minute and listen to that little voice in your head– your ego.  You know, the part of your brain that whispers, "What if you fail? What if things don't go as planned?"  W...

Today I'm talking about how breathwork has transformed my life and helped me become the person I truly want to be. Breathwork found me when I needed it the most. In 2022, I felt like I had lost myself. I had too many coaches and voices in my ear, drowning out my intuition. I joined a mastermind that wasn't the right fit and felt pressured into it, which left me questioning my judgment and spiralin...

Today, let's have a little mom life pep talk about a powerful concept: "The feeling forms the vision."  Sometimes we get it all wrong. We try to force a vision for our lives, but deep down, we struggle to believe in it. Our brains tell us, "That's never going to happen." But what if we took a different approach? What if we focused on how we want our life to feel? Close your eyes for a moment, let'...

In today's episode, we're talking about making the decision to take back your power and that you don't have to keep putting yourself second. Lately I've come to learn that it's actually ok to have some non-negotiables when it comes to your relationship with your partner. You can even have them for all relationships in your life if you choose. But the one thing I want to pass onto my kids, is the f...

Something I have learned in a profound way lately is the fact that you are never truly alone on your journey.  It's funny how we often feel isolated until we start talking to others about what's really going on in our lives. I was chatting with a couple of friends after a yoga class one day and for some reason, we got deep into conversations about life and relationships. Suddenly, a guy asked if h...

Today, we're diving into the idea of embodying what you want and who you want to be before it even shows up in your life.  Why?  Because if you haven't become that person and expanded your capacity to hold the things you desire, you won't be able to handle it when they do show up!  The dreams and desires you have? They're meant for you. But here's the catch – do you have the capacity right now to...

Welcome back to another episode of Braving the Mountain Podcast. In today's episode, we will dive into the idea of letting others join you on your journey right from the start. Many of us fear letting people see us in the beginning, because we fear judgment. But here's the thing: there is so much strength in letting people see your journey from day one. Think about how cool it is to follow someone...

Welcome back to another Mom Life Pep Talk! Today, we're diving into the topic of how much fear of failure has cost us in all aspects of our life. It's not just about missing out on opportunities or not pursuing our dreams; it's about the impact it has on our relationships with others and being who we desire to be. I've been looking at my own life and realized how this fear has impacted not only me...

Today, I want to talk about the habit of "shoulding" on ourselves. We often let societal expectations, family pressures, and personal experiences shape our beliefs and actions.   I found myself stuck in this cycle, making choices based on what I thought I should do. I followed the traditional path of the "American dream," but it didn't feel good or make me happy.   It made me realize the importanc...