Differently: Stop living by default. Start living by design.

Send Carla a message! Have you ever had a journal that talked back to you?  In this episode, I share my journaling story and why writing is a core component to the private coaching work I do with my clients.   Coupling a journal with a coach elevates and amplifies the coaching experience.  Tune in to find out how. Learn more about Carla:  https:/www.carlareeves.com/ Connect on IG:  https://www.ins...

Send Carla a message! In 2021, I was navigating some things that led me to become overly consumed in my work until a series of things got my attention... ​ ​ Something started happening with my eye sight that didn’t feel right ​ ​  I noticed a pretty significant change in my overall mood/well-being ​ ​ And, a nudge from God showed up in the most unexpected way... And, that’s where Page (@pagehuyet...

Send Carla a message! What if we have to teach others how to be in relationship with us? My guest today talks about this very thing.   Meet Christina Furnival, mom to two wild and wonderful kiddos, a licensed psychotherapist, the founder of her website ChristinaFurnival.com and therapeutic motherhood blog Real Life Mama , and a children's book author of a social/emotional wellbeing series, Ca...

Send Carla a message! Where do you get in your own way? Is it at work?  In your intimate relationships?  Or, are you someone who has it all together on the outside, but feel turmoil on the inside that slows you down and weighs you down. I want you to know something…. There’s a reason that you get in our own way - and it’s not because something is wrong with you or because you aren't capable o...

Send Carla a message! It’s easy to get focused on how others should change, or how to improve our home, our relationships, our communities and other environments - all good things, but what about the one closest to home - the environment of your mind? Maybe this is the year to clean your mental house.  Think of it like opening all the doors and windows, dusting out the cobwebs and breathing new li...

Send Carla a message! An inspired nudge to be more visible at the end of 2019 led me on a windy path that resulted in creating a podcast.  When a client said to me in 2019 "You should create a podcast!" - my first reaction was - "no way!".  I didn't think I had it in me, I didn't have the confidence and I didn't have a clue how to do it.  ​ I did it anyway and le...

Send Carla a message! Do you love your work AND desire to have a highly thoughtful personal life? If you struggle shutting down your creative work brain to be present in your personal life - this episode is sure to inspire you with a simple approach to being present in your life more of the time! Learn more about Carla:  https:/www.carlareeves.com/ Connect on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/carlasr...

Send Carla a message! In this episode, Neeley shares a personal story that touched my heart and is sure to touch yours.  With the intensity and level of stress in the world - her story is a reminder of the power of kindness and how a choice to respond differently can transform a moment of upset into deep gratitude and connection.  Please share with someone you love.  Check out this episode with Ne...

Send Carla a message! Heather and I met several years ago at a local co-working space.  I have watched Heather grow leaps and bounds and she is an inspiration for what it takes to bring a vision to life.   Heather is the Founder & CEO of Hammersmith Support - a web development agency that specializes in WordPress design, development, maintenance and hosting. In this conversation, Heather share...

Send Carla a message! Do you find yourself wishing you had stepped out, spoken up or taken that action? Do you dream about being your brave, authentic self, but then hold back when the moment arises? What if living a brave, intentional life isn’t just for extroverts and doesn’t require you to be more courageous or confident? Let’s explore the real barriers to living a more alive, engaged, authenti...

Send Carla a message! This one is from my heart to yours on the brevity of life and watching the way my dear parents lived and how it inspires me to squeeze the juice from everyday life. Happy Thanksgiving! - Carla Learn more about Carla:  https:/www.carlareeves.com/ Connect on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/carlasreeves/ Learn more about Carla : Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/ Get The Differ...

Send Carla a message! Your heart is calling - are you listening?  Today's episode is a replay from a recent podcast interview I had.  Michelle Jones, Trauma Integration Coach, Lara Piu, Intuition Expert & Author, and I explore the use of writing and intuition to learn the language of what your body, mind and spirit are communicating to you.  We also discuss the power of choice and the abi...

Send Carla a message! Join Cat Cantrill and I on the podcast today for a very casual conversation behind the scenes of the work we do, the ways we have gotten in our own way and a peek inside what's possible in life, love and relationships.  ​ Cat and I both have podcasts and we decided to create an episode that we can both share with our listeners. ​ Cat specializes in helping you take the b...

Send Carla a message! Meet Michelle Jones! Michelle is the President and Co-Founder of [Trauma Integration, LLC.] Michelle is an educator and Certified Trauma Integration Coach. She loves people and firmly believes in the inherent resiliency within each of us.    Michelle generously shares her journey of healing and how it informs the work she does today. Life, differently, for Michelle, has been...

Send Carla a message! Change requires resilience.  Many people struggle with change because they become fixated on the areas where they have little or no ability to change or influence their circumstances and feel powerless.   According to a study by the Center for Confidence and Wellbeing, resilience is an active, dynamic process and that although some people seem to be born with more resilience,...

Send Carla a message! If life is feeling a little too serious or a lot too heavy this episode is for you. Often when life gets hard or we get too busy, we stop doing the little things that can make all the difference.  In this episode, I am joined by Tricia Livermore, a Heart-Centered Intuitive Coach and HeartMath Mentor.  Her mission is to helping people find peace and harmony within themselves b...

Send Carla a message! Today on the podcast I am joined by Terri Maxwell, Founder/Creator of Shift Co . - an online community for conscious business owners.  Terri has a passion to SERVE.  She also has an incredible story of resiliency, a purpose to inspire potential and has launched, owned, sold, rebranded or turned around more than 40 brands and now serves as a well-known advisor to leaders seeki...

Send Carla a message! What does it mean to have integrity in your communication? This week on Differently, I'm reflecting on my journey to becoming more aware of my words and what I say. Communication has a direct effect on the people around you and it's important to really listen in to the things you say.  I hope you enjoy these tips about how to mean what you say!  Learn more about Car...

Send Carla a message! Sometimes it's the "one more thing" that becomes the catalyst for positive change.  When life feels too busy and overwhelming it's easy to convince yourself that this is just part of adult life.  Another option is to step up and take a chance to make a change.   That is exactly what Samantha did!    In this episode, I have a conversation with my client Sam...

Send Carla a message! Do you ever feel  like you're on the outside looking in? Like you don't fit inside of the group? Or, just feel  left out and lonely? ​ When you are in a "lonely" frame of mind - it’s easy to get focused on what is NOT happening, what others aren’t doing, or feel that you're always the one making the effort.  These thoughts can be a downward spiral tha...

Send Carla a message! On this week's episode of Differently I speak with my former client, Will Baumgardner.   He shares  his personal battle with being a recovering workaholic, the downside of loving your work and what it means to be "all in". We talk about life as summiting a mountain - the peaks and valleys, and what it means to create a more fulfilling relationship with work.  W...

Send Carla a message! After a decade of coaching high achievers, one of the greatest challenges I see show up again and again is negative thinking and defeating self-talk and how quickly it can rob our confidence and take us off our game.   On today's episode, I talk about how our own internal story telling can wreak havoc in our lives and share simple steps that you can use again and again t...

Send Carla a message! Sometimes paths cross at the perfect time and in the case of Diana and I meeting - this was true for me.  Diana shares her unexpected journey of coaching with me and the things she did to start living her life more fully right where she was instead of waiting until "someday" in the future.   We dive into the barriers that get in the way and keep us from enjoying our...

Send Carla a message! When you commit and take a stand for something greater and then let your commitments lead the way - you set yourself up for massive traction. On today's episode, Kathy DeCocq and I talk about how  commitments can be a blueprint for your everyday choices.  When you know what you are committed to it becomes much easier to prioritize, make decisions, set healthy time bounda...

Send Carla a message! It's never too late to create your own playbook for maximizing your time and energy.  It might require giving yourself permission to set down cookie cutter formulas and do differently.  Becoming a master of your time is all about leaning into your natural rhythms, systems, and strengths. On today's episode, Kathy DeCocq and I talk about focusing on the things you CA...