Inside Voice Podcast

Recently I had the pleasure of attending my high school reunion which has a way of making you feel both old and young simultaneously.  It was just me going to this thing so I had not backup with my super cool husband to fall back on, but honestly I think going at it alone was the best option for me. I was able to engage and be present with people I hadn't seen in decades in a way I don't think I c...

Regardless if we have ever met or not, there's something I know about you... You've got something special going on. You've got something within you that is dying to be let out. It's a business idea or a passion project or a new vision for your family. Perhaps it's just a better, healthier version of yourself. It's the thing that keeps you up at night and gets you out of bed in the morning. It's a...

Ever feel like you're just watching your life go by? I mean, you could chase after that big dream in your heat, but the thought of it not working out leaves you sitting on the sidelines.  That's insecurity ruling your life. This is a weight we tend to carry with us even into adulthood. We're unsure of outcomes, success or every progress and we use that as an excuse not to try. It's too risky. It w...

This summer we're slimming down! But rather than focus on physical weight, we're working to drop the mental and emotional burdens that are truly holding us back. Like, remember that thing that happened seventeen years ago that you're still letting consume your life? The person who hurt you or the job that didn't work out. If you find that you're still (as my dad would say) walking around with a ch...

Summer is a season in which many people work to slim down their physique. But what if the weight you need to get rid of has nothing to do with your physical appearance? Today we're working to get rid of a mental weight that is holding us back. Anxiety. Living each day in panic mode or a state of worst case scenarios can really hinder your growth. And the worst part is that eventually anxiety begin...

Summertime is upon us and while many are focusing on slimming down physically, we're focusing on dropping a different kind of weight that is holding us back. Jealousy.  Comparing yourself to others is getting a little old and quite frankly it is a weight you no longer need to carry.  In this episode we'll talk about why this weight is unhealthy and identify the ways that jealousy is holding us bac...

This last week, we were reminded of just how precious life is.  We watched as NASCAR racer Kyle Busch was hospitalized and then pronounced dead just hours later. What makes the whole thing so harrowing is what he said in his post-race interview just days before.  "You never know when the last one is," he said after winning yet another championship. See, we all know that life is short and tomorrow...

When is the last time you took time away from work? If you can't remember, it's time to punch in for some PTO. See, your personal time off is there for a reason. No one should work through the entire year without taking a few breaks. You know it and your boss knows it.  And yet, so many vacation days go unused. In fact, there are some companies that offer unlimited PTO as an incentive knowing deep...

Ah, social media. A place where you can be... you. Right?  Wrong.  Oh sure, there may be plenty of people showing up authentically as themselves, but it's hard not to start comparing yourself when all you see are everyone else's wins. And even if it's someone's biggest failure you're seeng, well, they've got over a million likes on that failure so you still compare yourself.  It's an endless cycle...

Is social media making us dumber? Now, before you come at me with all of your hacks, facts and know-how that you've learned from social media... hear me out. Sure, we can all learn a thing or two on these platforms. They can serve as a great source of knowledge and inspiration. I, myself, have had many "today I learned" moments scrolling my feed. But how often would you say those moments happen? I...

Can I ask you something? Do you think social media is making you more social? More specifically, do you feel like Facebook, Instagram or TikTok is creating more connection and community for you? Sure, social media is adding to your scope of what's happening around the world. It may be enriching your habits of health, wellness, shopping or skincare routines. Those platforms may have even contribute...

What's the number one reason why we don't accomplish the things we set out to do? Time.  We don't have time to launch the business, plan the dream vacation, learn the new skill, kickstart the home project... Nothing.   So, instead we throw up out hands in frustration and pull out our phones to scroll social meda. We're so busy trying to decompress and zone out using our screens, we fail to recogni...

These days, there are numerous things that are pulling at you and vying for your attention. Work, family, social media, carpool, deadlines, health... It's overwhelming! Your body is craving rest; physically, mentally and emotionally.  But rather than intentionally putting together a time to exhale, our default setting is to "zone out" with a show or a scroll. Y'all, that's not helping either.  We...

The last few weeks, we've looked at our lives like a beautiful garden. As any gardener knows, in order for things to grow and flourish, you have to tend to it consistently. The same is true for your life. If you're not consistently showing up for the people, goals or habits that are important to you, chances are they're going to die. This begs the question, how do I become consistent with what rea...

Part of cultivating a beautiful life is planting the right seeds for your vision. Just like in a garden, you have to be strategic about the things you are putting in the ground.  Knowing what works and what doesnt work when it comes to establishing good habits, understanding how to be disciplined in your process, and adjusting your environment are just a few of the ways we can insure a bountiful h...

These days it's hard to find anyone who isn't on social media. I mean, those people definitely exist, but they are rare and exotic beings.  This month, I took a swing at being one of those people for nearly two weeks.  That's right. For 13 days I didn't open a single social media app on any of my devices. No Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube... nothing! Zilch! Nada! And you know what happend? Nothin...

You've heard the phrase, too much of a good thing is a bad thing. Well, the same is true for gardening.  Too much fertilizer can actually harm the plants and overgrown plants can suffocate young, undergrowth on the same plant, blocking it from getting the nutrients it needs. If our life is a garden, there are certainly some things that have overgrown and, quite frankly, have overstayed their welco...

You've heard it said before, preparation is the key to success. Well, the same is true for a garden. If you want to have a flourishing, vibrant garden, you've got to put in the work from the very beginning. Pulling the weeds, cutting out the dead plants, tilling the soil and laying down a fresh layer of mulch. The same rings true for your life.  In order to cultivate a life that feels full and thr...

Have you ever stopped to consider just how powerful your mind is? Right now, you're reading these words while listening to this episode and at the same time you might be getting some steps in at the gym while making a mental to-do list in your mind for the week.  You brain is capable of handling multiple actions, emotions, memories and more - all at the same time.  This is why it matters what you...

I don't subscribe to the idea of being victim of your environment. I think it severely limits what you think you can do with your life, but more importantly, what you believe God can do with your life.  Sure, our environment has a big impact on us, but it doesn't have to be the thing that keeps us from our calling. In fact, we can build a space around us that ultimately becomes the catalyst for ac...

If you want to achieve anything in life, you've got to get focused. It sounds so obvious, like DUH... but these days the distractions are on a whole new level.  Everyday, there are about a million things pulling at you; shouting "look over here", "pay attention to me." Kids, your boss, the news, social media, etc. This makes it extremely difficult to buckle down and get to work on any new goal tha...

What new and exciting things are you embarking on this year? Maybe you've set a really ambitious goal for yourself. Or perhaps you just want to implement some better habits into your life. First of all, bravo to you! Second of all... godspeed. See making changes in your life is no walk in the park. It takes time, discipline and a promise to never give up. But it's not impossible.  In this episode...

If you've been with us through the first month of 2026, you know we've been doing a lot of work setting up our goals for the year.  We've looked deep within ourselves to better understand what really matters to us. We've identified habits and tendencies that both serve us and swerve us when it comes to chasing our dreams.  We even embraced audacity and allowed ourselves to really go there with wha...

Who says you have to set goals on January 1st? We're setting ours today! If you've been with us the last three weeks, you've done some great inner work. You've gotten clear on your God-given identity You've looked yourself in the mirror and discovered who you have been shaped into over the years You've allowed yourself to explore your biggest dreams and deepest desires Now, it's time to get clear...

If you have set resolutions for 2026, let me ask you something. Did you set resolutions for yourself ? Or is it possible that you set resolutions that maybe sounded good because other people around you were setting them. If you find yourself leaning more toward the latter, that's okay.  It's so easy to be swayed or influenced this time of year. We're hot off of a busy, chaotic holiday season and m...