Your Next Phase with Babs Churchill

I’m celebrating 100 episodes! This has been a labor of love, and I am so grateful to have spent these past couple of years with you.  I’m also making a couple of exciting announcements that I know you’ll love! What You’ll Learn: Why it’s time for a change. What I learned from deep listening. The new business I feel compelled to birth. The benefits of staying in each other’s lives. Knowing when to...

This week I’ve got a real treat for you! My fellow life coach (and friend) Crystal Ruth Thompson is joining me and we’re talking about the power of one moment and how it can completely change the course of your life. We both are life coaches and we both have our own coaches. Tune in and you’ll see why we think it’s essential to not only our success but to ensure we are living a life we choose! Wha...

In this very special episode, I’m sharing the power and value of having your own coach and how it can skyrocket your achievements. I’ve had coaches for the last couple of decades and I’m never without one. There’s a very good reason for that and I’m sharing all the juicy details this week. What You’ll Learn: The #1 reason you’re not achieving your goals. How to practically guarantee your success....

Do you feel like you can trust yourself? Oftentimes we think of self-trust in a way that doesn't serve us. What if you decided to redefine what self-trust meant to you? What You’ll Learn: How the old definition of self-trust holds you back. Which of the 4 Derailers shows up in that old definition. No more shoulda, woulda, coulda. The new definition that will catapult your success. Want to sta...

Why do we hesitate when it comes to being more of ourselves?  Social pressure to fit in, family roles and messaging – you name it.  It can be scary to fully express who you are – but it’s crucial to experiencing a life well lived. In this episode, I share why our fears and limitations hold us back from our fullest expression and how to change that.  What You’ll Learn: Why being more you is scary....

So often we don’t see ourselves for who we really are. Fortunately, others do. This week’s episode covers why knowing this is crucial to knowing who you are, owning how you show up and the exercise that will help you get there.  What You’ll Learn: What to do if you’re not moving forward and feel blah. An exercise I highly recommend to get you back on track. My experience with it and how it changed...

February is the month of love, and this month is focused on self-love. As women, we are raised to be care givers and care takers. We are told that it’s our responsibility to ensure everyone else is doing well, physically, mentally and emotionally. And we don’t question it as we age until it becomes too much of a burden to carry and we’ve realized what we’ve lost in the process is ourselves.  It&ap...

 February is the month of love and this month is focused on self-love. We all have behaviors that don’t support self-love and procrastination is one of them. It may feel like you’re taking care of yourself by avoiding the uncomfortable feelings, but that’s not the case. It’s time to begin to let go of those behaviors and embrace new ones that help you feel great. What You’ll Learn: Why letting go...

February is known as the month of love because of Valentine’s Day so I decided all month I’m going to be talking about love and how to prioritize yourself, especially if you’ve experienced a significant loss or are in your next phase of life. Because making big changes can feel scary for sure, especially when others don’t agree with your choices. And these choices, while they feel right to you, wi...

The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory calling loneliness a public health crisis ― one that increases the risk of conditions like heart disease and dementia. So, if you’re feeling lonely, this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn: The connection between loneliness and your physical health.   Why being busy kills your ability to connect with others. The difference between loneliness and being...

Have you ever had an experience that struck you so deeply, that it inspired you to go after a dream or make a major change in your life? Have you ever felt that you were meant for more than who you have become or what you’re doing in your life?  So often we're told to be realistic or sensible – what a dream killer. In this week’s episode I share why it’s so important to be your own advocate w...

Life can have so many twists and turns and when the Universe comes knocking are you ready to receive? Most people don’t notice those small whispers of desire and miss out on opportunities that could be life changing.  In this week’s episode I share my own story on how one of my childhood dreams is coming to fruition in my adult life.  What You’ll Learn: How childhood dreams show up in adulthood. W...

When you decide you want something different or want to achieve something, do you make a step-by-step plan and follow it exactly or do you dabble here and there? This has to do with the difference between being committed and being interested.  This week’s episode explores those differences and gives you permission to be either. What You’ll Learn: The difference between commitment and interest. Why...

A new year can bring a lot of pressure around goals and resolutions and then, the inevitable disappointment when they aren’t realized. Did you know only 9% of Americans who make resolutions actually complete them? Why keep hyping this very old way to think about the new year if no one is joining in? I offer a different way to think about this time of year. Why not start the year with ease instead?...

This time of year, we turn our attention to making goals and resolutions to be a better version of ourselves in the new year – and those are usually forgotten by mid-January. Why not try something new?  What You’ll Learn: Why your goal-setting isn’t working. My 3-question exercise that will change the way you show up. Why knowing your desires is the key to creating your next phase. The benefits of...

I’m continuing my series on the holidays and this week I’m sharing my thoughts on creating joy and how to experience it – even when life is saying Bah Humbug. What You’ll Learn: The difference between happiness and joy. The #1 predictor of happiness and why it’s not guaranteed. Who is responsible for creating joy in your life. Why hard times are necessary to living a full life. Joy is a feeling yo...

Every year we hear tips on how to take the stress out of the Holidays and every year we still feel stressed. This year why not try something different.  This week I’m sharing tips on how to keep true to yourself and enjoy the holiday in a B.I.G.G. way. What You’ll Learn: Why 25% of people get stressed about gathering with family. My powerful tool that helps you enjoy a B.I.G.G. holiday. The health...

This time of year, we hear a lot about gratitude and feeling all merry and bright. But what if you’re feeling more like the Grinch than grateful? Let’s be real: the holidays can be a time of sorrow and grief and it’s time we normalized those feelings as well. In the last of my series on gratitude, I get real and share my thoughts on how to give yourself permission to feel all the feels. What You’l...

I’m continuing my gratitude series and this week we’re talking about gratitude in a different way. Have you ever thought of it as an action you can take – a verb? This is Thanksgiving week in the United States and I’m sharing ten ways you can make gratitude a verb and show others how grateful you are for them. What You’ll Learn: An amazing quote on gratitude that will change how you feel The healt...

It’s that time of year when the expectation is that everyone is going to be of good cheer. What if that’s not what someone in your world – or you – are feeling? The holidays are a wonderful time and can also be a very difficult time for those who are struggling. Instead of ignoring those feelings or avoiding them, why not embrace them and use gratitude to lighten the heaviness. This week’s episode...

The holidays are fast approaching. Do you know where your sanity is? Join me and my guest, Life Coach Gretchen Larsen as we discuss the traps women fall into during the holiday season and how to create the kind of holiday you really want. What You’ll Learn: The truth behind the frenzy of the U.S. holiday season. How to bring more grace into your every day life. Permission to do things differently....

As we enter the holiday season, there’s no better time to remember to strengthen our gratitude muscle. And give ourselves (and others) some grace. The word gratitude comes from the Latin word gratia which means grace, graciousness or gratefulness depending on the context. This episode will help you kick off your month and help you feel good inside. Grab some hot cocoa and listen in. What You’ll Le...

We all have stories in our heads about many things. Some are useful and most are not. Did you know you don’t have to be stuck with them? In this last episode of a 4-part series, you’ll find out just how simple it can be to rewrite those outdated stories and turn your dreams into reality. What You’ll Learn: The truth about what you think. Story types you may not be aware of. The simple steps to rew...

Relationships can be complicated, right? But did you know you can control how much complication there is just by looking at the stories you have around them? In this week’s episode, I share the reasons behind those stories and how they affect all the relationships in your life. What You’ll Learn: How to discover the stories you have and see them clearly. Why knowing your stories shapes your abilit...

We all have stories we tell ourselves about money: ·        There’s never enough ·        People with a lot of money are greedy ·        My worth is linked to how much money I make ·        I need to hang onto it in case (insert catastrophe) Financial planner and author Jean Lynn is my guest and we dive into the money stories women tell themselves and explore the topic of her new book, “Breaking t...