Finding Yourself in Motherhood

 What if five simple thoughts could transform the way you experience life?  In this podcast, I share five principles that have shaped my perspective and brought more peace, joy, and clarity into my daily life:  Gratitude wins. I am responsible for my own happiness...and no one else's. Nothing has gone wrong here. Life is 50/50. Every single person is 100% loveable. These aren't just feel...

Today's episode is based off the 2025 October General Conference talk by Elder Gong titled, "No One Sits Alone." In order to be someone who can reach out to others who are lonely, those who are new, those who are different, we need confidence. Today I discussed five ways to help us develop that confidence. 1. Know who you are - especially your identity as a child of God  2. Be more...

Do you carry regret about things from your past? Does it feel heavy, painful, like something you just have to live with? In this episode, I explore a powerful idea: regret is always a choice. We'll talk about what regret actually is, why it feels so terrible, and what actions we tend to take when we're stuck in it. But more importantly, we'll explore what emotions can serve us bette...

Fresh off a two-week adventure in Switzerland, today I reflect on the beautiful paradox of life's 50-50 nature. From breathtaking mountain gondola rides and picturesque countryside drives to flight delays, jet lag struggles, and worrying about kids back home, this trip had it all—the amazing and the challenging in equal measure.  In this episode, discover how a sleepless night in Switzerland...

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to match someone else’s energy—especially when that energy is negative ? Whether it’s snapping back at your toddler, yelling at your teenager when they act poorly, or getting frustrated with your husband because they are frustrated… we often find ourselves mirroring behavior we don’t actually want to be modeling. In this episode, we explore how the mirror effec...

Today I talked about emotions and how they fuel every action that we take. It makes sense why we do the things we do when we notice the emotions we are feeling. Sometimes we can generate positive emotions to help us accomplish the things we want to accomplish. Sometimes that doesn't work though and we have to go through a river of misery to accomplish our goals. When we are willing to push th...

Today I talked about thoughts we have about motherhood. I mentioned a friend telling me "I am extremely disappointed in myself," when discussing motherhood. I talked about how this thought is painful and not serving her well. It leads her to take actions being fueled by pain. She also told me "I tried to make sure they always knew they were loved." I talk about how this might b...

When your teenager breaks a rule or disobeys, what's your first instinct? If you're like most parents, it's probably frustration, anger, or feeling disrespected. But what if that initial reaction is actually making things worse? In this episode, we explore how the thoughts we have about our teenager's behavior directly impact the quality of our relationship with them. When we a...

In this episode I talk about life's biggest challenges and the growth that comes from facing them head-on. Inspired by coach Monty Williams' powerful insight that "everything you want is on the other side of hard," this podcast explores both the goals we choose to pursue and the unexpected difficulties that shape us as human beings. Whether you're working toward a challeng...

Do you ever catch yourself thinking "I'm the only one who does dishes around here" or "I never get any help with the kids"? If these thoughts sound familiar, you're not alone – and more importantly, you're not stuck with them. In this episode, we're diving deep into all-or-nothing thinking, one of the most common (and painful) thought patterns that plague mo...

Today I talked about taking the credit or the blame for our children's actions. I also discussed how are relationship with our children has so much to do with the thoughts we have about them. Sometimes reframing the way we look at their behavior can help us show up better as a parent. We get to think anything we want to think about our children!

In the episode, I discuss relationships and where they always begin. I give several examples of using the model to help us understand how our thoughts affect every relationship we have. I talk about how important our relationships are to our quality of life. 

What if patience isn't about willpower, but about the thoughts we choose? In this episode, we explore how truly patient people have learned to think differently about difficult situations - from sleepness nights with babies to frustration while driving to hard trials we have in life. We take a look at how Joseph Smith's experience in Liberty Jail demonstrates the power of intentional thi...

Even when on vacation, I was reminded of the concept that life is 50/50. We can get discouraged by that, or understand that it is actually a beautiful part of life. We get to experience the full spectrum of emotions and that creates the best life. 

Ever catch yourself suffering through disasters that haven't even happened yet? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore the phenomenon of "pre-paining" - that human tendency to experience real emotional distress over imaginary future events. We'll dive into the difference between healthy worry (which can actually help us prepare) and pre-paining (which just makes us...

What if the key to better relationships isn't changing other people, but changing how we see them? Discover the powerful question that can transform your most challenging relationships and help you find connection even in conflict.

In this episode of we explore the profound nature of joy and its unexpected relationship with life's hardest moments. What's the difference between happiness and joy? How do our deepest struggles create capacity for our greatest moments of celebration? Using the powerful metaphor of a swing set—where going higher requires pulling back further—this episode offers a fresh perspective on em...

That flash of anger when no one notices your clean house. The tears that surprise you when your husband asks "What's for dinner?" while you're sick in bed. The unexplained irritation during family vacations that should be enjoyable. What if these moments aren't random emotional outbursts, but signals pointing to something deeper? In this illuminating episode, we explore th...

Is Mother's Day a source of joy or disappointment for you? In this episode, we explore the emotional complexities many mothers face during this celebrated Sunday in May. Drawing from 18+ years of motherhood experience, I offer practical strategies to help you find ways to enjoy this day. Discover three powerful thought shifts that can transform your Mother's Day experience, regardless of...

In this thought-provoking episode, I explore how our awareness of mortality can transform the way we live. Drawing inspiration from Michael Singer's "The Untethered Soul," I ask the question: What if today were your last day on earth? How would you spend it, who would you call, and what would suddenly matter most? I share personal stories about confronting mortality, including my ex...

What should we do when our children lie? In this thoughtful episode, I share a personal story from my junior high softball days that taught me an important lesson about shame, fear, and honesty. Drawing from a recent Instagram discussion about children who lie, I explore why kids sometimes hide the truth and how our reactions as parents can either strengthen connection or reinforce hiding behavior...

In this episode, I share my recent experience pushing outside my comfort zone by traveling solo to a life coaching conference - from waking up at 3 AM to navigating California traffic and even getting coached in front of others! I then dive into powerful insights from three transformative books I've been reading: "The Untethered Soul" by Michael A. Singer, "How to Win Friends a...

In this episode, I share my personal journey of choosing discomfort as a pathway to growth. Learn how I challenged myself to present to a coaching group despite self-doubt, and discover the powerful combination of hope and gratitude that helped me navigate my son's health crisis. I explain why deliberately stepping outside your comfort zone each week can transform your life. Whether it's...

In this episode, we explore the powerful relationship between our circumstances and results. While we can't always choose our circumstances, we can choose how we experience them through our thoughts, feelings, and actions. As an example, I tell the story of the miracle we experienced with my son's health.  Whether you're facing health challenges, relationship difficulties, or any ot...

Today we explored ways to focus more on gratitude in your life. I offered a couple strategies that have worked for me. On Amber Smith's podcast she asks the questions, "Do you wake up expecting something amazing to happen today?" As we ask this question we can live in a way that creates amazing things and also be filled with gratitude.