A Little Bit Better

We live in a world that is obsessed with being busy. People wear “busy” like a badge. “Compragging” Bragging masked as complaining. Society seems to expect and pressure us all to be highly productive, hustle (that dreaded H word!), and be in that go-go-go mentality!  The result? We feel exhausted, overworked, underappreciated, underachieving, not good enough. That can lead to self-shaming and othe...

Hi, it’s Chris from A Little Bit Better. Welcome to A Little Bit Calmer, bonus mini-episodes of audio exercises and meditations for you to find a pause from the world of overstimulation so you can gain calm, clarity, and awareness. Listen in quiet or on the go.  Today we focus on our bodies. When life feels hectic, quiet the outside distractions by tuning into you. The aim is to pay attention to d...

Today I'm sharing a replay of episode 19, one of the most listened to episodes of A Little Bit Better. Whether you've listened before or not, I'm sure you'll find a few things to inspire you to make your life a little bit better! --- Today we talk about what to do when you don’t know what to do. Everyone gets stuck. Everyone has down seasons. You can wait for the clouds to part...

Attention all moms, heck attention all people with a dream of living their purpose! Katherine Earl of My Creative Life joins me in this episode to talk about the lows and highs of life and how her mindset journey led her to find and follow her dreams. Katherine opens up about her struggles in her relationship, in her career, and in processing motherhood when it felt like she lost sight of who she...

Your entire life is dictated by the stories you believe, tell yourself and accept from others. That's kind of a big deal. Life-changing, really! Chris is passionate about this topic. She takes you through some examples, asks you to take a close look at your stories and encourages you to choose the stories you really want to live. ---------------------- Want to learn more about how I can help...

Living through times that feel out of control can have a negative impact on both mind and body. Join Confidence Coach Chris Swai and Comedian and Podcast Guru Emily Milling in a candid conversation about living in a world that feels chaotic. Chris and Emily talk about emotions that come up and strategies to help combat the stress and overwhelm that living in chaotic times presents. They talk about...

The past greatly shapes who we are now and in the future. This episode explores how the past can keep us stagnant in life and how we can recognize and break that cycle. Chris shares a bit of her awkward past to illustrate how transformation is possible. --------- If you are feeling weighed down with overwhelm, like your time is out of your control or you just need support to figure out where you w...

Chris is joined by high-vibing, joyful and energetic Dance Coach, Janet Castillo. Janet shares her inspiring journey, about listening to her intuition and how she created the life that feels right for her, despite not initially having the confidence. Janet helps people unleash their inner dancer, through both movement and mindset. She shares nuggets of wisdom and empowers you to take steps towards...

In this episode, Chris opens up about her journey with ADHD. You don't need to have ADHD to learn from this episode! Chris explores what ADHD is, what it means, how it can affect people and more. Chris is determined to break the stigma around having a diagnosis or a label, and instead embracing that which makes you, you! Reach out if you want to connect with Chris about living with ADHD! ____...

Episode 34 features Lianne Kim, Business Coach and author of 'Building A Joyful Business' Join Lianne and me as we talk about women (particularly mothers') challenges in the entrepreneur world. We also talk about her brand new book 'Building A Joyful Business' which not only addresses those challenges but provides methods and tips for finding your stride and so you can bui...

In today's episode, we explore the difference between Urgent and Important things and the instant communication culture we live in. Living within our notifications has become second nature, but is it helpful? Understanding what is urgent and important will help you live your life in a way that moves you forward in your values and purpose. That's a pretty valuable thing! Your life, you ge...

Episode 32: Judge Me, or How to be Authentic! Today we look at what it really means to be living as your authentic self, why it’s so vital to do so and we talk about judgement - the thing we all do and the thing we usually fear! Join me - let’s talk about how to live and not worry about being judged when we show up as our genuine selves. Let’s do this. _________ Calling all moms! Will you help me...

Today I am joined by fellow health coach Chernell Bartholomew! We chat about energy and vitality (her specialty as a Vitality Coach!), and why we should pay attention to our energy levels and ways to boost them. Chernell brings her warm, energy as we dig into this often ignored topic. Listen to the end and post of picture of you doing her fun tip to inject an instant boost of confidence and energy...

In this episode, we take a deep dive to understand the 5 core human fears. By understanding these root fears that all humans share, you'll be able to better understand any of your own fears, especially ones that might be holding you back from living your best life. The 5 core human fears: 1. Extinction 2. Mutilation or bodily invasion 3. Loss of autonomy 4. Separation, abandonment, or rejecti...

Let's talk about JOY, Baby! Do you remember the last time you felt pure joy from the simplest things? Do you remember to make TIME for joy? Think about it! Then join me here to understand why and how to be more intentional about inserting joy into your life. As usual, the benefits are for the mind and body! Feel joy, live a better life. Boom. You got this! You deserve joy! _________ Calling a...

Introducing my '12 Fresh Starts' method! In this episode, you'll learn how to reach your big dreams by creating smaller monthly goals and doing short monthly end reviews. It may sound boring but I promise you it isn't! It just might motivate you to start making the changes or pursuing whatever passion has been waiting to be realized! You don't need to throw in the towel if...

In this episode, I am thrilled to have Kim Fitzpatrick as my guest. Kim despite major hurdles, is an inspiration for how living your best life is possible. While her inspiring journey started before she took her first breath, she took hold of her life's trajectory one day when feeling stuck and unsatisfied in life when she looked at her husband Jamie and asked "Is this it?!" Join us...

Continuing from last week's exploration into the science behind rules, in this episode, we dive into self-restriction. Self-restriction is a common method we like to use to force ourselves to get results. The problem is, it often doesn't get the results we want. We'll look at how and why when we set rules for ourselves from a place of shame or negativity, instead of love, the result...

Rules can feel right, or wrong, perhaps even like a necessary evil, and sometimes incredibly restrictive that it can have negative mental and physical effects on you. In this episode we peek into the science behind rules; why they need to exist, and why we sometimes have less than awesome reactions to them. I give you insight and tools to reduce the stress you may be holding when feeling restricte...

Welcome to the New Year! Ah, the time of resolutions and goal setting and shortly thereafter abandoning said goals and resolutions! Wait, what? If you have goals that consistently remain out of reach or dreams that you don't even bother trying to make a reality, this episode is for you. Here we talk about how you can actually achieve your goals and dreams. You aren't late to the game. Th...

Today we look at optimism, the power it holds and how to do it, especially when it feels like it’s raining lemons. Optimism has an incredible influence on our body, mind and how we live our lives! It can be hard to be optimistic at times, but we can train our brains to default to finding good. I show you how! As always when it comes to your mental health, if you are feeling depressed and know you...

Ep.22: Navigating Motherhood with Amanda Pieris Show Notes:  This is a fun one. Join me in conversation with wife, mother, career woman and one of my dearest friends, as we talk about trying to do it all. We go deep talking about the journey of life, the elusive quest for balance, the guilt that often comes with parenting and even get a little existential! It's real and raw, a few more beeped...

S truggles: Ep. 21 Every single person on this earth has struggles! It's easy to feel alone in ours though. In this episode, we talk about struggles, the impact they have and healthier ways to get through them.  Chris offers some support, encouragement and coping strategies with a little reminder that you are incredible (because sometimes we forget). Need a little more support? Book your free...

Today I have a guest expert, Emily Edwards of The Good Birth Co. to teach us about self-advocacy in health care. Emily is a Registered Nurse, Doula and Birth Story Expert who helps women heal trauma from their labour and delivery experiences. She is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about women knowing how to self-advocate during medical and health care experiences. In this episode, we learn...

Today we talk about what to do when you don’t know what to do. Everyone gets stuck. Everyone has down seasons. You can wait for the clouds to part, your head down in survival mode, or you can actively guide yourself through the hard times and find that sunshine sooner. Start by paying attention to where you are and what you are thinking. Then take small actions to gently guide you on a better path...