Consider Yourself Hugged

What a fun conversation!! The night before our chat, Katie emailed us, asking if it would be video as well as audio. I replied, "Well, we record with video on just so it’s a little more personal but feel free to be in your jammies and a messy bun Podcast itself will only be the audio!"She replied with a 🙌🏻💯 🙌🏻, and we knew: Katie is awesome! We share this story because as we were ch...

Today we want to spend just a few minutes to reflect on 2021 and share some hopes for 2022. We hope you have wonderful New Year and look forward to being with you again!! Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/copy-of-cyh-episode-93-happy-new-year. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s...

Today we want to spend just a few minutes to share our favorite memories and traditions with you. We hope you'll enjoy while you're walking, driving, working, cooking, or just relaxing. Take a few minutes to comment on the show notes! Let us into your life a little :) Notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/cyh-episode-92-merry-christmas-traditions-memories. Love & Hugs & Happy Ho...

Our final Christmas season episode on giving is more special than we can relay! Today, Morgan Watson shares the story of her sweet Ruby who received her heart transplant exactly one year ago on the date of our recording! Ruby was 3 months old at the time and is now 15 months and thriving. Morgan has so many lessons to share today about giving, motherhood, supporting one another, and grace. Please...

Today we continue discussing the theme of giving with my daughter as the guest! Join us as Michelle and I talk with Lindsey Barnes about her experiences with the gift of giving. Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/cyh-episode-90-the-gift-of-giving-with-lindsey-barnes. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes +...

With Thanksgiving down, now it’s time to focus on the Christmas season for the next few weeks. It seems natural to talk about the power of giving. We’re not talking about giving tons of expensive presents, but rather giving from the heart and how it’s so good for you! So sit back and listen to our disjointed, from-the-heart session! Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/cyh-episode-89-the-po...

Today's episode is brief. We just want to share a few stories to lift your spirits on this Thanksgiving holiday! Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/cyh-episode-88-thanksgiving-grief-covid-and-the-jacuzzi-turkey. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—on...

We are so honored to have Beth Johnstone spend time with us today discussing her book, "I Can Even Dance."! Today Beth shares her journey, her heart, her lessons, and her compassion for other women. We hope you'll listen all the way through, as at the end Beth will read an excerpt from her book, inspiring you that you can do anything! Be sure to check out the link to her book in the...

Today, Michelle and I continue our conversation about belonging. Our focus for this episode will be adolescents. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, aunt, or someone who influences young people, hang with us today as we navigate this important topic! Be sure to check out the great links we discuss during the show! Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/cyh-episode-86-belonging-part-ii. Conn...

Today, Michelle and I chat about the concept of belonging. It all stemmed from a conversation Michelle heard regarding crazy TikTok challenges. In Part I we’ll talk a bit about the positives and negatives of belonging. Be sure to check out the show notes for the great links we discuss during the show: https://www.tamiwest.com/post/cyh-episode-85-belonging-part-i. Connect with us Instagram: Conside...

This week we've got some odd things to talk about as evidenced by the fact that we have a link to the Seinfeld episode about Jimmy (if you don't know what we mean, listen and/or click the link in the show notes!) Sometimes (ok, often!) life doesn't turn out the way we think it will. Then we have to evaluate our perspectives. That's what today is all about. Join us as we use one...

Last week we got caught up and I shared my story of being assaulted and car-jacked. Today it's time to go deeper. I talked briefly about my obsession with my bruise and my sore muscles. We all have external or internal bruises - maybe our only proof that we've been hurt. Today, we work through those obsessions together! So, let's head on to the deeper dive! Show notes at https://bit...

Gosh, we both missed our "Podcast Closets" so much, and we missed YOU!Today, we first want to catch up on what we’ve been up to, why we’ve been gone, and why we're back. Then I'll share the story of being assaulted and car-jacked on Wednesday, September 16th. The point of the title is this: I became obsessed with my bruise and my sore muscles. You may have external or internal...

*** MORE THAN EVERY BEFORE PLEASE VISIT THE SHOW NOTES FOR RESOURCES!! (Show notes at https://bit.ly/3FmoNXPCYHbonus). Long time no see, right?! We are both very excited for a new season of Consider Yourself Hugged! Technically the new season begins next Wednesday, October 13th – it's recorded and in the queue! But we were talking a few days ago about Gabby Petito and realized we wanted to ta...

Sadly, but also joyfully, today will be our last episode of Consider Yourself Hugged: A Place for Women. The episode is short, and we just share our hearts as to why we’re changing course. Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/cyh81finalepisode Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Gr...

What a woman! Over the last 16 years, Rebecca has helped her clients to release old blocks, traumas, loss, and hidden fears to find a deeper sense of self-worth and determination to live life on their own terms. Today, she's going to help you understand 5 aspects of fear:1. How can fear help you find out what is out of alignment with your life?2. Why is fear your friend (even though it sucks)...

Well, ladies - WHAT a time we had editing this episode! We decided to record in the gym, as this is one of her favorite places. We didn't realize how bad the echo would be. Then, I accidentally deleted the first few minutes of the interview; thank goodness it was only her telling us a few facts about herself, which we've put below. Despite the challenges, please stay with it! Ashlie is s...

A few weeks ago we posted this on our CYH Facebook group: regarding the dance performed by Cardi B and Meghan the Stallion on the Grammy's. "Hey ladies! First, warning: GRAPHIC VIDEO (Click here to watch)! Now, why are we posting it? Lots of discussion/disagreement about this Grammy performance, particularly as it relates to women. We see SO many layers of discussion here and want to hav...

Last week we posted this on our CYH Facebook group: regarding the dance performed by Cardi B and Meghan the Stallion on the Grammy's. "Hey ladies! First, warning: GRAPHIC VIDEO (Click here to watch)! Now, why are we posting it? Lots of discussion/disagreement about this Grammy performance, particularly as it relates to women. We see SO many layers of discussion here and want to have a co...

Wow! Today we have an inspirational young woman who will share her 130 lb (so far!) weight loss journey - the highs, the lows, the struggles, the victories. You'll be happy you listened, I promise! Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/cyh76icanseemykneecaps. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video...

Today we go deeper with our series about Women & Relationships in 2021. This week, Tami & Michelle discuss Emotional Triggers. They actually each present their triggers in somewhat of a "therapy" session together! Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/cyh75emotionaltriggers. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories Y...

Today we go deeper with our series about Women & Relationships in 2021. Jennifer Walden is back again this week with some heartwarming stories and advice! Learn what she means by “You can only walk on eggshells for so long, and then real life happens!”Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/cyh74womenrelationships. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok:...

Today we go deeper with our series about Women & Spirituality in 2021. Jennifer Walden has so much insight to offer! Learn what she means by “Rescuing Faith!”Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/cyh-73rescuingfaith. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—o...

Today we go deeper with our series about Women & Relationships in 2021. Angela Howell has so many great tips to offer! Learn what she means when she says, "When I used to own a scale, it owned me!" Powerful stuff! Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/cyh-episode-72-loving-your-body-with-angela-howell. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: S...

Today is officially the end of our Four-part series for women in 2021! You're going to learn a lot about Women & Relationships, so hold on! Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/cyh-episode-71-women-relationships. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women...