Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life

This episode is intended especially for members of my faith, which is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, but anyone is welcome to listen.  Today we're going to be talking about family history and special guest Megan Booth will help us learn how to get started.  Megan is a super talented, super busy high school senior.  She has excelled in music, dance, cheerleading, academics, a...

Today I’m going to teach how to host a Passover celebration and explain why someone who isn’t Jewish would want to do that.  This episode is intended particularly for members of my faith, which is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints, but anyone is welcome to listen.  Having a Passover experience is not only a wonderful cultural experience, but it also adds so much light and understand...

In today's episode, I'm going to share the secret to confidence and self esteem.  We'll talk about the foundation of confidence and self worth and prove why you are already good enough.  I'll share five tips (backed by science) that help build confidence and self esteem.  And I'll share ways to help stop cycles of negative self talk and how to get past roadblocks.  Visit t...

March is National women’s History month.  It is a special time to highlight contributions of women in history.  Today I want to honor one of my feminine heroes, Florence Nightingale.   Florence Nightingale made the world a better place.  She transformed healthcare during her lifetime and elevating nursing into an honorable profession.   She established the Nightingale School for Nurses at St. Thom...

Today I want to share some information that can help in dealing with depression.   The first thing you need to understand about depression is that it’s not just in a person’s head and it’s not just that they need to "snap out of it."  I'll explain some of the normal processes of the brain and how depression alters those normal processes to neutralize feelings of joy and happiness an...

This episode is about explaining the Abrahamic covenant and the gathering of Israel in simple, easy to understand terms.  It is particularly intended for members of my faith, which is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, but anyone is welcome to listen.  In a nutshell, the Abrahamic covenant is about creating a relationship with God by making and keeping sacred covenants.  I'll ex...

Today we're going to be talking about mental "wealth" and using humor to overcome life's darkest moments.  I'm so excited to welcome special guest Jane Jenkins Herlong.  She is an award-winning, best-selling author, speaker, radio humorist, and farm girl turned beauty pageant queen.  She's here with us today to share some "sweet tea wisdom and southern fried humo...

On today’s episode we’re going to talk about gluten free diets.  Some people wonder if a gluten free diet is healthier, and why it would be healthier.  There are also claims that it helps with autism and ADHD so we’re going to talk about all these.   So let’s start with the question, ”Is a gluten free diet healthier?”   And the answer is, it depends. We'll be discussing who might be benefited...

Money guru Dave Ramsey said, “You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you.”  In this episode, special guest Gayland Jones, an author and Certified Public Accountant, shares some of the wisdom and insight from his newest book "Money to the Power of 10!"  We'll be talking about his "5 finger system to  financial freedom" which is designed...

Valentine’s day can be a mixed bag, it can be a good thing but it can also be a time of stress and disappointment for a lot of people.  In today’s podcast I want to give some tips to have a joyful, stress free Valentines day.  I’ll share some tips for a giver, a receiver, and for those who are not currently in a romantic relationship. Visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.co...

Have you ever made a bad decision that you regretted?  Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a warning system that helped you make better decisions so you could be happier and more successful in your life?  Well, you do, but perhaps you need some training in how to recognize and use this internal guidance system called intuition.   Special guest, Sunil Godse, shares his expertise on intuition.  We...

In today's episode I'd like to introduce you to one of my "everyday heroes", an incredible woman named Cathleen Lane.  By definition, a hero is a person who combats danger and adversity through feats of ingenuity, courage or strength.  I love superhero movies, but I love everyday heroes even more.  These are real people who face real challenges with courage and faith.   Their e...

In today’s episode I want to discuss how to find hope, comfort, and strength during times of chaos, danger, and unrest.   We can learn an interesting source by studying something that happened in England during World War II.  The BBC gave a series of wartime radio broadcasts to help the people be able to endure the fear, the loss, and the danger they were facing.  These broadcasts were delivered o...

Learning to love and accept yourself is the foundation of building confidence and self-esteem.  Today we’re going to share some ways to help make that happen.   We’ll be talking about how to find the root of the problem.  We'll also discuss the truth about the intrinsic value of a human soul, and learn how to use repetition and an “I am” poster as tools to create a healthier, happier, positiv...

In this episode, special guest Joseph Bjork joins with me to discuss the topic of homeschooling.  I have nearly 20 years of homeschool experience as a teacher and parent.  Joseph has the experience of 10 years as a homeschool student.  We talk about some of the benefits and pitfalls of homeschooling.  Why did we start?  What was it like?  How do the kids turn out?  Join us for an inside look at th...

Much of our fear, anxiety, worry, and stress can be alleviated simply by getting a more balanced perspective.  Our thoughts may not be an accurate reflection of what is really happening.  Today's episode is about increasing personal awareness about our automatic thought process and recognizing cognitive distortions that may skew our perspective.   We discuss a list of common cognitive distort...

Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving for excellence or trying to do a really good job.  Perfectionism is a counterfeit to striving for excellence and, like most counterfeits, it looks enough like the real thing to confuse some people.  This episode explores the pitfalls of perfectionism as well as the dangers (and possible benefits) of social comparison.  Increasing awareness on these i...

It may seem strange, but people often refuse to let go of negative emotions.  Why would that be?  On a subconscious level, we understand that these emotions serve us; they are giving us some kind of real or perceived benefit.  As we identify what those rewards are, then we may choose whether or not we're willing to let them go in order to receive a better reward.  This episode is part 12 in a...

Hopefully, by this point, we can see that at least some of our mental and emotional burdens are unnecessary and we are willing to let go of some of that excess.   But how do we let go?  Today's action step is a visualization technique designed to help us let go of unnecessary burdens by symbolically handing them over to a higher power.  This episode is part 13 in a series of excerpts from the...

Have you ever wondered if you're good enough?  The short answer is yes.  Yes you are good enough.  Many of us use external factors like: wealth, status, accomplishments, popularity, or other people's opinions to determine whether or not we're good enough.   However, the truth is that the value of a human soul is intrinsic.  Intrinsic means "belonging to a think by its very natu...

According to cognitive behavioral scientists, our most fundamental questions are:  Am I loveable?  Am I worthy of love and belonging?  Am I good enough?  In this episode we explore threats to our self worth and learn tools to significantly  reduce those threats.  When we truly understand that the answers to the questions, "Am I loveable?" "Am I worthy of love and belonging?" an...

Is it possible to stop worrying about your children?  Is there another way?  Yes.  Worry is concern coupled with fear.  It is possible to care about someone and to be concerned about them, without adding fear into the mix.  We can be concerned about someone who is experiencing hardships, but add love and trust to that concern rather than fear.   Listen to this episode to learn how.  This episode i...

The purpose of today's action step is to strengthen and empower us to be able to better deal with those problems that we cannot change by becoming aware of our values, meaning, and purpose.  Victor Frankl said, "He who has a 'why' to live can bear with almost any 'how.'"  So how do we find meaning in our lives?  We can increase feelings of meaning and purpose in...

Often, when people are struggling with feelings of being overwhelmed with fear, anxiety, worry, and/or stress they eliminate those things from their lives that bring them joy.  They feel that there's too much to do, or they're not in the mood, or that there just isn't enough time.  However, experts say that positive emotions can decrease stress hormones, build emotional strength, an...

Gratitude provides benefits on physical, emotional, and mental levels.  Studies show that gratitude increases feelings of happiness and optimism, builds confidence, and alleviates anxiety.  It has even been shown to lower systolic blood pressure, decrease cortisol, and can actually rewire the brain.  This episode is part 19 in a series of excerpts from the book "You Got This! an action plan t...