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In today's episode we're talking about something we hear all the time: "Life's Too Short." Whether it's our parents, grandparents, aunts, friends, co-workers, or neighbors - we all hear this. And honestly, it's so true! Today I am asking you the question, "what are you waiting for!?" We are diving into what I mean when I ask you this question and I am c...

Today's episode is the first MINISODE in the Minisode Series I'll be trickling into the show starting now! This Minisode Series is the open book of my life- me sharing pieces of my story with you. It's so important that you KNOW someone in order to TRUST someone. And that's exactly why doing this for you, as a listener of this podcast, is so important to me. I know time is prec...

In today's episode we are having a REAL TALK about all those "SHOULD BE" thoughts we tell ourselves daily. I am bringing you my heart and thoughts in REAL TIME. Even though I KNOW so many statements I mention in this episode to be true, I still struggle with all the "should be" thoughts running through my head. My hope is you feel me on this and as you're listening to...

In today's episode, I ask you to really sit with the question, "what are the things in your life that you do for no other reason than enjoyment?" I'm talking SIMPLY your reason for doing those things is ENJOYMENT. Not things that you do to serve other people, work on your business, do things for self-improvement, be productive,  or to be healthy like working out. Even though yo...

In today's episode, I sit down with Rachel Brooks and we talk about letting go of your limiting beliefs and redefining who you are- so important for you girl! So important for each of us. We talk about how we're all chasing something in life; and for Rachel, she shares how she realized that "something" for her was PERFECTION. Our conversation is REAL- one that no matter your st...

Today's episode is a fiery one! I share with you the "secret sauce" to taking initiative in order to experience the change you desire in your life. It actually is a simple concept, but it's one we often don't give enough credit to or take seriously. My hope is our chat today is the little fire up your booty you need to take ACTION. I can't wait to hear your thoughts a...

In today's episode, I sit down with Marissa Rehder and we talk about how you can chase your big dreams while also being present in the little moments of your life. Marissa is a Life Coach who helps women pursue their dreams without sacrificing themselves or their families. She walked away from her career as a teacher to follow her heart tugs and pursue her dreams. Marissa is a mama to 3 kiddo...

In today's episode, we're talking about how the people surrounding you in your life, influence you. It is so important to take INVENTORY on who you are spending most of your time with and how those people are serving you and your life. Regardless of how strong you are or how influencial you are girlfriend, the people who you spend time with WILL INFLUENCE YOU. So, today I challenge you t...

Today's episode is all about PROJECTIONS - unconsciously taking emotions or traits and attributing them to someone else. You automatically make the ASSUMPTION someone feels a certain way because you feel that way. I truly believe most the time we do not mean to project negative emotions and stress onto others. But, the thing is, projecting onto others is so freaking common. Hopefully listenin...

Today's episode is a very RAW and REAL talk with you about Balancing Everything In Your Life. We all have different hats we wear and a lot of things going on in our life to balance. It's easy to forget your priorities and overwhelm yourself with all the "stuff" going on in your life. In today's episode, we talk about the importance of identifying your TOP PRIORITIES in lif...

In today's episode, I sit down with Chrysty Lockhart, the host of Start Scared podcast, and we talk to all our mamas out there about something so important - putting yourself first after losing yourself to mom life. Chrysty openly shares her heart about how she lost herself in the chaos of everyday Mom Life and is trying to discover who she is in real time. We have a really honest conversatio...

My husband, Isaac, joins me for today's episode and we bring our living room conversation to the show to talk through something we've been focusing on for months - speaking each other's LOVE LANGUAGE. We share about the 5 Love Languages and talk through how learning the love languages of the important people in your life has such an impact on your relationships. This one's juic...

Girl, let's be REAL, we all have OFF days. So today, we're talking about when you're having one of those OFF days... when the tiniest thing triggers you.. and you find it hard to shake your mood. Today I'm talking through this kind of day with you and sharing with you ACTIONABLE TIPS & TRICKS I've found helpful in my own life when I've found myself experiencing on...

In today's episode we talk about the common belief that Everything Happens For A Reason. We say it all the time and we hear it all the time. What does it mean though? What exactly are we choosing to believe when we say that we believe “everything happens for a reason?” Today I share with you 5 reasons to believe this is true and how doing so provides you with a whole new perspective that is m...

In today's episode I share with you 9 TIPS that are ACTIONABLE for Managing Negativity From Others. We talk about ways to shift your PERSPECTIVE and your MINDSET when it comes to those people in your life who are constantly radiating negativity. I challenge you to see the POSITIVE in not only the person dishing out those negative comments, but also the negative comments themselves. Sounds cra...

Happy ONE MONTH Anniversary to the Girl, Let's Be Real podcast! What an incredible month it has been! THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for being a part of this journey girl! In today's episode, we're talking about how to get UNSTUCK and start MAKING MOVES. We've all had those moments in life where we look in the mirror and say, "how did I get here?" or "Who...

Today's episode is such a special one! I am so excited to have my sister, Kelsey, on the show to talk about something I'm sure all my mamas can RELATE to- MOM GUILT. The struggle is REAL and we're here to tell you, you are not alone sister! We dive into some of the big things in Motherhood you experience Mom Guilt over all the time. It can be your own insecurities, your family,  you...

In today's episode I share with you my IVF journey. I talk about the process both medically and emotionally. In episode #17, I started sharing with you about my infertility journey. IVF is a whole journey in itself! In this episode, I am completely vulnerable and transparent with you about the emotions I went through during the process leading up to the embryo transfer and then during my preg...

Today's episode is one of those when you're talking through it, that LIGHTBULB goes off in your head! Like if there is a KEY to HAPPINESS, this may just be it! Seriously. In this episode, I sit down with my awesome husband, Isaac, and we talk about EXPECTATIONS. Expectations you have for the people in your life. Society lives and breathes expectations. The issue is, when you throw your e...

PEP TALK today about MINDSET! In today's episode we talk about how your mindset controls your life. I share with you when I realized that I only have control over myself in this world- control over my mindset- and that my mindset controls my life- MY LIFE CHANGED. Seriously! It's something that when you say it out loud, it makes total sense. But, until you really allow it to SINK IN, you...

In today's episode I share with you all sorts of GOLDEN NUGGETS on How To Date Your Spouse. LIFE throws so much at you and it is easy to get caught up in the day to day grind and forget to prioritize the person who matters most on this earth- your spouse. It is so important you don't let life get in the way of making TIME for your spouse. I share with you how to make sure to do so and ho...

Today's episode is so heartfelt. Katie opens her heart to us and shares about so many personal and valuable life experiences. She talks about her relationship with drugs and alcohol at a young age, becoming a mom at a young age, being in an abusive marriage, having a child with depression, raising biracial children, mom life, and shares what she's learned through each experience. Katie t...

In today's episode I open my heart to you about my journey with secondary infertility. I talk REAL with you about my emotional struggles and the dark place I found myself while trying for our second child. At times I even get a little choked up because this is something so personal and something that changed my life in so many ways. I share with you what I went through, what I needed from peo...

Who doesn't want to be a Powerful Force For Good!? In today's episode I sit down with Lisa Courtice who is such a powerful force for good in this world! She shares with us her MINDSET throughout her life, how she has been able to impact the lives of so many people, and also how you can be a powerful force for good yourself. Lisa is the president and CEO of United Way of Central Ohio, a P...

Today's episode we talk about it being essential for your personal GROWTH to embrace all the Seasons Of Your Life. I make the comparison between the four seasons of nature and the emotional seasons you experience in life. Usually when you think of the "Seasons Of Life," you think about timeframes- certain years- in your life. Today, I'm giving you a different lens to look throu...