Inside Voice Podcast

Last week, I ripped the Band-Aid off. I took a flashlight, pointed it at the darkest part of my life and turned it on. And I did it in front of you. It wasn't easy and I was so incredibly scared, but you know what... I feel so much better on the other side. See light drives out darkness and there's value in illuminating those spaces that we've locked up inside us. It's not easy and it's beyond unc...

I'll admit, this is the hardest episode I've ever released. I've avoided recording it and even told myself I would never would. However, the more I put it off, the more I felt inauthentic - which goes against the rules of the Inside Voice Podcast. For weeks this sat in a folder on my desk and I had every intention on keeping it tucked away. And yet, here were are... ripping the Band-Aid off and le...

Happy New Year! What a wonderful time of hope and dream casting. We have so many visions of what we will look like at the end of 2023, but how many of us will accomplish what we set out to change? If you want to be successful this year, there are some hard truths you might need to hear. That's why I'm here - to tell you what "they" don't tell you about this time of year so you can be successful on...

Whether you want to admit it or not, we need people in our lives. We are social beings and are craving connection. And no, social media isn't cutting it. As humans, we are meant to be social, but it's so easy to turn down opportunities to truly connect with one another. Why? Because it takes effort, time, and energy. We prefer to sit at home binging Netflix because it's comfortable. The problem ho...

Let's get moving! A few years ago, I made a commitment to move my body daily and boy, has it changed my life. So of course I had to make it part of my 5 Game-Changing Habits That Completely Rocked My World series. How often do you move? Are you taking care of your body so it will ultimately show up for you? It's time we get moving for US. What do you say?

What a blessing it is to eat... am I right? We have to nourish ourselves, but the fact that we get to enjoy that process is wonderful in and of itself. If you're like me, you've tilted the scales too far from nourishment and too far into enjoyment. We all struggle with it. So how can we get ourselves back to a place where we are taking care of our bodies through food? After all, what we eat effect...

Ever lose sleep thinking about losing sleep? Getting enough shuteye on a regular basis can be a stressful topic that can quite literally keep you up at night. However, sleep is a vital part of healthy living. You body, mind and spirit need it. So how can we hack our routines and set ourselves up for success when it comes to laying our heads down at night. From an unofficial "olympic" sleeper, I've...

Are you chasing happiness? Have you found yourself unsatisfied or let down? Perhaps it's time to stop looking for happiness outside of yourself? It's far better to start within on your journey to happiness. It can be as simple as taking care of your mind and being aware of what you're feeding it. Let's dive into ways that you can check your mind and get it on the right track in order to cultivate...

Are you happy? It's a simple question, but perhaps the answer is complicated. We all want happiness in our life, but we find ourselves falling short. There are some reasons why we might not be happy that you might not have thought about before. So, what do you say we dive in and explore some of those? Buckle up, it might be a bumpy ride with some hard truths along the way.

Oh, time. There's never enough of it. We love wasting it, but we hate losing it. We all want more time in the day. We throw up our hands each night and wonder where the time has gone. We question why we feel stuck on a wheel, never getting to where we want to be. Perhaps a change in mindset - is the key to productivity. What if making the most of your day really boiled down to one simple question...

Contrary to popular belief, your life is not that big. It's not a big collective moment, but rather a million small moments. And if you're only looking for the big moments - the vacation, the birthday, or the job promotion - to satisfy you, then you are missing out on an infinite amount of small things to bring you joy. Your life is not the past nor is it the future... it's right here. Don't you t...

I know what you're doing and you should really stop it. You're living a beautiful life with blessings and so much to be thankful for. And you're miserable. Why? Because you're nitpicking everything. You are belittling the good things in your life and you're wondering why you're unhappy. I know this because I do the same thing. Don't you think it's time we stopped sabotaging ourselves?

As many of you know, I've been grieving the loss of my mom for the better part of the last year and a half. Lately, I've been realizing how quickly I can fall into a pit of anger. I get angry that my mom isn't here for so many things in my life. What I'm learning to do is combat those feelings with specific tools to help get myself out of the pit faster. I think these tools are valuable for just a...

When it comes to your life, the people in it and your career, are you asking enough questions? I honestly don't think that we are. I get it, we don't want to appear dumb or incapable of doing things on our on. However, when we don't seek out knowledge or wisdom, we're limiting ourselves. Growth comes with curiosity, vulnerability and imagination. How can we put any of these things into practice if...

I'm willing to bet, if given the opportunity to change the world, just about everyone of us would jump at the chance. We all want good in this world for us and for our loved ones. But often times we don't allow ourselves to try to change the world because it seems like a daunting and impossible task. What if I told you, it's much more simple than you think. In fact, you can start changing the worl...

Ever notice how getting started is the hardest part of achieving any goal? Most people procrastinate because they've convinced themselves that if they never start, they never have to fail. The starting line is difficult however, taking that first step is imperative to achieving what you want. That first step brings you clarity, direction, passion, excitement, etc. Why would you rob yourself of all...

Let's face it... critiques are uncomfortable. However, if we want to grow, often times we need them. Growth requires change and how can you change if you don't know what to change? This is why pretty much every professional out there has a mentor and why every expert is consistently seeking out more education. So how can we - this is gonna sting - foster critiques in our life? I've got three simpl...

One of the biggest secrets I've learned about life is this... you have more control than you think. You may not always be able to control your circumstances, but you can control your reactions, your mindset, your next move. Too often we give up our control, whether we mean to or not. It's about time we changed that. Take back control of your emotions, your thoughts and your actions. Get back to be...

Have you ever achieved a big dream? I recently did and honestly, it's been a rush. I'm learning as I go with this new level of success in my career and it's exhilarating... but also scary. I've pinpointed three things I want you to know if you're still chasing after those dreams. Now that's I've gotten to experience some of mine, I want to share with you. 

Every so often there's a podcast I do that feels like it was made for me too. As I reflected on the year I've had since losing my mom, I put this podcast together and recorded it the day she passed. A few days later I edited it and it was exactly what I needed to hear. These are timely lessons that became magnified in my grief - and occasional anger - in the last year. I hope they resonate with yo...

What's the one thing we all want in life? Happiness. No one wants to go through life angry, sad, or anxious. So how do we cultivate happiness in our lives? I believe it starts with 5 fundamentals. These are things that are well within our control that we can start implementing in our lives today. If we can make these changes, then we are are well on our way to living a life that is fulfilling, enj...

What does it take to make a dream come true? Having just had one of my big dreams happen, I'm breaking down the things I believe are necessary to catch your dream. Things we may have forgotten about, things you maybe haven't thought about and things that can serve as "cross training" for you journey. It's my longest podcast yet and I've got some super exciting news to share. Let's dive in!

I get it. Not everyone likes resolutions. They can be intimidating, scary, or an awful reminder of what you don't currently have in your life. It's OK to not partake. However, I would like to encourage you to set at just one goal for this new year. Notice I didn't use the R word? What are some ways we can create a target to aim at in 2022? How can we move toward it? I think I've got some ways for...

New year. New resolutions. New you... right? Well, it is a new year and we do have new resolutions, but we're missing the new "us." One reason we struggle with resolutions is because we focused on changing things about us, without really changing us. Mindset plays a huge role in whether or not we are successful in making lasting changes in our lives. So before you write down "lose 15 pounds" or "m...

In case no one has told you... there is greatness within you. Now, it may not look like the greatness of those around you, but that doesn't make it any less great. You were born to do amazing things. And I'll let you in on a little secret, you're not too old and it's not to late to start pursuing them. But you gotta stop playing small. You've got to stop belittling yourself. It's about time you st...