Habits and Humor

Humor lightens moods, connects us to each other and helps us remember things... but it can also go so far as to actually save our lives.  Lisa David Olson shares why humor means everything to her because when she was ready to end her life, she turned to humor instead.  This amazing woman has such a delightful personality and is so talented, I'm grateful for her and her example of using h...

What do an Olympic Gold Medalist, World Pole Vault Summit, and I have in common?  Nothing!  Except this... this embarrassing story.  I learned from the best of the best, AKA Stacy Dragila - World Record Holder and Olympic Gold Medalist in Pole Vault, how to celebrate my achievements, not compare myself to others and how to celebrate others and their achievements no matter how big or...

Today we learn how we can not only choose how we deal with embarrassment, but how we can do it on purpose in order to make people happy.  Steve Soelberg is a stand-up comedian who grew up in Seattle, WA. He graduated with a degree in biology which comes in handy when he is reading Popular Science. He's been working as a stand-up for ten years, and it's done wonders for his middle child syndro...

When you take a toddler to a funeral, anything can happen.  Listen in this week to learn how to lighten the mood and improve your mental and physical health with one simple habit: Laughing.  Here's some funny stories and some fun habits to help you laugh more in your life. Speaking of habits, if you’ve got an injury that affects your quality of life, have hit a plateau with your weight,...

When you’re too focused on 1 thing, other things can happen that you don’t expect, people come out of nowhere and you might even fall on your face to save them… that’s what this week’s guest experienced!  And the lesson she learned?  HAVE MORE FUN IN ALL YOU DO. Danielle Kloberdanz was born and raised in The Netherlands. After completing her M.A. in Developmental Psychology, she met her...

We're back! This week's story isn't about laughs and humor, but has brought SO much joy into my life.  I'm grateful every day for the lessons I learned from postpartum depression.  The simpler the habits, the more powerful the results.  If you struggle with mental health, here are 3 habits to help you make some immediate changes that might just change your life, much like they...

I LOVE THIS SHOW! This has been such a blessed part of my life these past 6 months. THANK YOU for being an amazing audience and community.  It brings me so much joy when I get a message or run into a listener and we get to share a laugh and talk about progress together.  To know that this show means something to you is such an honor because it truly means SO much to me. I thoroughly enjo...

Can we stop hating sugar?  Can we turn sugar into a good thing in our lives? YES WE CAN!  You can be both healthy AND happy.  There is a way to eat sugar and not feel guilty, bloated or shameful.  No more!  Sugar can be a positive thing in our lives IF WE ARE CONSCIOUS OF IT. Sugar once brought me back to reality after an extraordinary public embarrassing moment on stage....

Gut health is a big deal, but there’s not a lot of people talking about the simple solutions, but we are! If this is something you struggle with, this episode is for you!  You can do this!  It’s not as hard as you think, but it might be more important than you think! Karin Banghart is our amazing guest today who talks to us about how gut health and gluten free living saved her life! &nbs...

You have amazing feet, and they were custom built just for you.  Dress them in custom built shoes so that they feel loved and protected and thus will serve you your whole life long.  Shoes are a fantastic fashion feature that I have loved since I was a kid. They were always a way to express myself and they even helped me marry the man I love! Today, we’re learning about 3 parts of your f...

While training for a sprint triathlon, which she decided to do for the first time in her 50s, My mom had a disastrous embarrassing moment.  She's brilliant at telling the story and the lessons she teaches us about happiness and enjoying health and fitness are priceless!  Thanks Mom for being my guest... and happy birthday! (This episode airs the week of her birthday, so if you see her, g...

Sometimes things just don't go according to plan.  Sometimes you get pulled over in life and realize you have SO much that's not working at that exact moment.  Sometimes that leads to overwhelm, frustration, feeling stuck or powerful and other times... it leads to jail time!  In today's episode I tell the story of when I almost went to jail and how during times when life, and partic...

After a most excruciatingly painful experience, James Barry learned the value of eating healthy foods, truly healthy foods.  Then as a busy man and a parent, he learned the value of getting those truly healthy foods on the go, in small amounts consistently and in the simplest way possible: a powder you can put on anything that contains foods so nutrient dense, they're called Mother Nature's M...

What's the fastest way to lose weight and keep it off?  How can I target fat?  Should I count calories or macros?  These are questions I get asked often by friends, family, and clients.   Here's the answer... Health Habits!  Some of the most important things you could ever do for yourself is to focus first on simplifying health and being consistent with these simple daily...

Whether you have a knee injury you need to fix or you're trying to prevent one, this episode is for you!!! I learned about injuries on a whole new level when I was a pole vaulter in college.  My coach was amazing and taught me how to prevent injuries (but though I still found a way!).  Injuries can stop our progress, derail our mental motivation, and keep us from living life the way we w...

Mary is an amazing woman who I was so blessed to meet last year.  She jumped on the 1-2-3 Habits system and made some amazing progress with it! I've asked her to come share her story so you can see how this actually works in people's lives in a big way.  Mary improved her mental health, started a business, and now is making money and living happily thanks to her commitment to herself and...

The number 3 is the most important number and that's why we use it. The triangle is the strongest shape and has 3 sides; we have 3 names to identify ourselves - first, middle and last; and there's 3 events in the triathlon!  I'll tell you about my triathlon I did with my mom and brother and the lessons I learned from that race, including the power of 3. The power of 3 in the universe is amazi...

I thought I was dead.  I thought I had made to heaven.  The realization that I was still alive made me so confused I almost couldn't fathom it. I use this story to teach you how to overcome confusion, defeat, giving up, frustration and quitting by understanding your 2 superpowers: you Conscious and subconscious mind.  Once you know how to use those 2 powers together, you become unst...

1-2-3 Habits is the fastest, simplest way to change your life.  Take what you know and make it happen.  Thoughts into actions, actions into habits, and habits into lasting results on autopilot.  No more overwhelm, no more feeling like the list is too long, no more giving up on a dream you truly want but feel unable to chase.  SIMPLIFY.  Achieve more by doing less.  Yo...

BIG announcement!  We're going live with video and Q and A every week!  We've teamed up with Win Win Women to host this show live and now I get to talk to you every single week! Every Monday from 9-930, we record the show live, then from 930-10, we stop the recording and have a free coaching and Q and A session with the audience! Have questions? Come get answers! Have ideas for the show?...

Shameless.  The guy called me shameless!  I couldn’t believe it.  I tried something new and it backfired on me, BIG time… or so I thought.  In one of my business’s near death experiences, I learned a powerful lesson about making assumptions, reaching out for help, and never giving up on myself.  When you’re not too proud to ask, amazing things just might happen for you. &n...

Today's embarrassing moment led our lovely guest to a life changing discovery that changed the way she values herself and she's never looked back!  Sonya Highfield teaches us today to value yourself even when times are tough and unexpected things arise.  You are amazing no matter what!  Never doubt that, and always know your worth.   Sonya Highfield is the Wealth Expansion Coac...

Sigh.  When you sigh, are you exasperated, exhausted, frustrated, overwhelmed… or are you completely overflowing with gratitude?  Today’ I share a life lesson I learned from my son and if you practice this one daily habit, it will change the way you see the world and will change the way the world opens up to you.  Try it out and see!  Also, how much do you love John Deere? If y...

Want a great relationship with your spouse/partner, and yourself?  Well, today, we learn how to create a strong foundation so we can get through anything together.  Today’s beautiful and magnanimous guest shares a great story that shows us how we can treat those we love so they will open up to us and we can open up to them, which leads to a wonderful life of trust and support, even and e...

Body image.  Imposter Syndrome.  Not good enough.  Not smart enough.  Unworthy… if you struggle with these issues, I HEAR YA!  I did too but while amidst a difficult negative spiral, I found hope.  I found 1 amazing trick that helped me hack into my own mind and take back control of my thoughts, my actions and my life… in 1 second.  This is the fastest, most amaz...