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Send Carla a message! What if we aren’t supposed to figure it all out? When life gets hard, our minds want answers, certainty and control. In this episode, I’m sharing what’s been helping me navigate the things I can’t fix or fully understand—and how writing can help us find solid ground and the next step forward.  Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Lee Warren’s podcast, The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast - c...

Send Carla a message! It’s easy to be moving all day long and still lose sight of where you’re actually going. Recently, I took two rooms full of women through a simple writing exercise, and what surfaced surprised me. We are all juggling lots of things just like you. But when we stepped out of the noise and lifted our heads, what mattered most became incredibly clear. In this episode, I’m sharing...

Send Carla a message! If your brain is always going, this one is for you. In this short episode, I’m sharing and or reminding you of one of the simplest tools I know for quieting the mental noise, getting perspective, and seeing clearly again. After 20+ years of watching what happens when people slow down long enough to write, I believe this more than ever: learning to lead your own mind is founda...

Send Carla a message! We're all playing a game in life, whether we realize it or not. In this conversation, I sit down with executive coach and good friend Bob Parsons to explore the shift from living in survival mode to living with intention. Together they talk about the stories that once shaped their lives, the games they're choosing to play today, and how slowing down, serving others,...

Send Carla a message! Leadership can be lonely. Whether you're leading a business, a team, a family, or simply trying to lead yourself well, it's easy to feel like you are the only one going through this. In this conversation, Carla sits down with Tina Garcia, founder of E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Women's Mastermind, to talk about why gathering matters now more than ever. Together they explore:...

Send Carla a message! When was the last time you made a bucket list for your business... not based on goals, revenue, or productivity, but on the kind of life you want to be living? In this short episode, Carla shares a simple exercise from a recent mastermind to help you reconnect with what lights you up before the rest of the year slips away. Grab your journal, answer five reflective questions,...

Send Carla a message! Change has a way of filling our minds with noise, uncertainty, and endless questions. But what if the most important work isn't figuring everything out -it's learning to lead your mind through the transition? In this episode, we will explore why writing has been an anchor for more than 20 years and how a simple three-step writing practice can help you calm the menta...

Send Carla a message! Do you ever feel like your mind won't slow down? When you're overthinking, it's easy to believe you don't have time to stop. But what if a five-minute pause is exactly what you need? In this episode, I share a simple 5-minute writing practice I use with clients to quiet mental clutter, gain perspective, and move forward with more clarity and intention. Gra...

Send Carla a message! Have you ever let one uncomfortable experience convince you that you didn't belong, weren't capable, or should stop trying? In the previous episode "Standing on the Sidelines", I shared the story of a networking luncheon where my old survival story nearly convinced me never to go back. In this follow-up episode, I share what happened when I returned with a...

Send Carla a message! Have you ever left a room convinced you didn't belong, only to realize later that the real barrier wasn't the room at all? In this episode, I share about a recent event, an hour-long drive home, and the old story that almost kept me from going back.  Let's explore what it looks like to stop standing on the sidelines of our own lives, challenge the stories that...

Send Carla a message! In this episode, I'm sharing some of what God has been teaching me about letting go. Letting go of old ways of working. Letting go of worry. Letting go of control. Letting go of the belief that I need to have everything figured out before I take the next step. I've been discovering that life feels different when we loosen our grip. Not because our problems disappear...

Send Carla a message! What if the life you’re longing for isn’t somewhere out there in the future… but hidden inside the life you’re already living right now? This episode is a reminder I deeply needed myself: don’t miss your life while waiting for someday. We talk about how easy it is to slip into autopilot, rush through our days, and unknowingly live disconnected from what matters most. This epi...

Send Carla a message! When life feels heavy, rushed, or overwhelming, our instinct is often to push harder. But what if the way forward isn’t more pressure? In this episode, Carla shares a simple practice that has changed the way she navigates stress, parenting, leadership, and everyday life: release pressure, apply love. A grounded conversation about slowing down, questioning false urgency, and c...

Send Carla a message! What if the thing your mind keeps dismissing because you don't have enough time is actually a lifeline? In this episode, I’m sharing why writing has become a lifeline in my life and how it can become one in yours too.  For the overthinker, the high achiever, and the person navigating change, writing creates space to untangle your thoughts, reconnect with yourself and God...

Send Carla a message! Today, I sit down with Michelle, a former coaching client, longtime art educator, and new author  (Heart of Color: A Gentle Look at Vincent Van Gogh) to talk about what happens when you finally stop living inside the “box” of other people’s expectations and start building a life that has room for your real self. If you are inspired by stories of creativity, courage, or starti...

Send Carla a message! I sat down with my friend Michelle Lindsay to talk about color, but this conversation went somewhere deeper. What started as getting dressed and adding color back into your life turned into a conversation about alignment, identity, and what happens when you stop doing everything in your own strength. If you’ve been moving fast, feeling a little off, or sensing there might be...

Send Carla a message! If you've been in your head, trying to figure it all out and quietly wondering if there’s more... This episode is a simple, honest invitation to get out of the mental noise and start leading your life from the inside out using a tool you already have. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, may this be a reminder that you’re not powerless and give you a di...

Send Carla a message! Meet my friend Lisa Kneller!  She is a midlife marriage coach this conversation gets really honest about what actually keeps love alive over decades. Lisa's work is all about doing the inner work to build a strong, lasting marriage.  Get ready to be inspired by the way she talks of her own marriage and the role identity, purpose, and direction play in building a lasting...

Send Carla a message! A simple thought provoking episode for you to consider the following... What if we don’t need more clarity right now, but more courage to move without it? Have you tried writing as a tool for getting out of your head and into your life?  Get started today!  Check out the Differently Journal and our upcoming classes to begin. Sign up to receive emails and details for upcoming...

Send Carla a message! I’m sitting down with a longtime friend, Tim McCormick, someone who has been part of our life for years, sharing his journey of healing and transformation. From 320 lbs to 160. From addiction and relapse… to sobriety he now protects at all costs. From surviving… to living.  This is about waking up, asking for help, and doing the hard work to change your life, one decision at...

Send Carla a message! The world can feel loud, fast, and out of control, and that’s exactly when we often tighten our grip and start trying to manage everything: other people’s choices, scary headlines, uncertain timing, and outcomes we can’t possibly guarantee. I’m inviting you to take a different path, one that doesn’t depend on perfect circumstances to feel steady. The turning point is a single...

Send Carla a message! When the world around us feels unsettling, it’s easy to slip into defense mode, bracing and preparing for what might go wrong. Preparation is good. But what if it could be life giving and leave you feeling more equipped? What would be possible if you played offense instead of defense? Today’s episode is an invitation to think about what’s happening around you in a new and dif...

Send Carla a message! What does it mean to be 'successful'? There is no shortage of answers, but deciding how you will define and measure success is one of the most important exercises you can ever do. Why? Because unless you take the time to decide what it truly means for you to live a successful life you can wind up spending your entire life striving to achieve someone else's idea...

Send Carla a message! Let's get real about something.  Your life isn’t happening some day.  It’s happening now. In this short episode, we explore the sneaky illusion that keeps us hopeful, but ultimately at a distance from what we truly desire. Learn more about Carla : Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/ Get The Differently Journal: https://carlareeves.com/journal Connect on Pinterest: https...

Send Carla a message! Meet The Differently Journal! Today's episode is a celebration + peek inside this new guided journal.   I'm also sharing my 5 favorite ways to use writing to navigate life, and more. Get your copy today! Get The Differently Journal at carlareeves.com/journal Group pricing?  Please email to carla@differentlyco.com Share with a friend. :) Learn more about Carla : Webs...