Lifting the Lifter's Podcast

In this episode, I share my word for the year: Space. We discuss why it's become one of the most important shifts I hope to make for my nervous system, my relationships, and my emotional health. Drawing on Viktor Frankl's quote, "Between stimulus and response there is a space," we explore how most of us are living without that pause, and how that lack of space shows up as burnout, anxiety, people-...

In this episode, we explore the condition of our hearts! Is it hard, soft, moldable, or rigid and unflexible? We discuss the condition of our hearts and see how they are connected to our emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual selves.  The heart is more than a pump; it's a regulator and communicator, influencing how the body responds to stress, safety, and recovery. We will discuss how assessin...

In this bold and empowering New Year episode, we explore the questions that quietly shapes every goal, decision, and direction in your life: Who are you telling yourself you are? And Who's voice are you listening to? President Nelson reminds us that the way we think about our identity influences almost every decision we will ever make. So before we rush into new plans and resolutions, we are going...

My husband Jarred and I were walking into a funeral one day this fall, and he said, "I feel like this is the fourth inning."  "What do you mean?" I asked. He said, "I feel like it's the middle of a baseball game and there's a lot of game left and you just want to know if it's going to be OK. If we are going to win?" I have thought about this often. We are all playing a metaphorical baseball game o...

Giving doesn't just change outcomes. It changes  who we become . In this episode, we reflect on the quiet power of generosity through real-life stories, the Light the World Giving Machines , and timeless truths from science and scripture. Discover why giving isn't about getting something back, but about becoming aligned with how life works and who we are meant to be.

I love the Christmas Carols! They are beautiful, inspiriing, and full of wisdom! In this episode, we explore the hidden truth behind the Christmas song Do You Hear What I Hear? — the idea that no two people see or hear the world the same way. Why? Because story follows state . Our nervous system shapes what we notice, how we interpret situations, and the story we tell ourselves about others and ab...

In a recent podcast, Charles Duigg stated: "Our brains are constantly looking for clues as to who we actually are. And when we give them the right clues, our brain becomes our partner and changes our behavior the way we want it  to change." Are we giving our brain the right clues?!  In today's podcast, we discuss some of the ways that we can give our brains the right clues to change the behaviors...

Thanksgiving is right around the corner!  Instead of stretchy pants and self-control guilt, let's go for gratitude! In this episode, w break down the surprising science of willpower, why it drains so fast, why we think we have more than we actually do, and how gratitude can literally replenish the brain's self-control system. You'll learn: What willpower actually is (and why it's not just "trying...

Do you ever feel anxious, uptight, or "hyperaroused" for no clear reason? In this extremely relatable episode, we dive into the surprising therapeutic benefits of intentional nostalgia! We reveal how recreating simple, sensory-rich childhood moments can literally calm your biology. I share how recreating the simple act of crunching fall leaves on a walk to church felt and how that same tool can be...

Life has a way of teaching us in the most unexpected ways! This was the case just recently with football season this year.  In this podcast episode, I interview our youngest son Stockton, and we talk about his experience playing center on his football team.   We discuss team over self, sacrifice, the people and positions in life that don't get "noticed" but make major contributions. This episode w...

Fear doesn't always wear fangs! It doesn't scream and isn't loud; sometimes it wears and whispers, "not enough." This week's episode, "When Fear Wears a Different Mask," dives into the sneaky ways fear shows up as scarcity.  Scarcity is the fear of not enough time, love, money, or worth. We'll discuss how to recognize it, its impact on your body, brain, nervous system, and actions, and provide sim...

This episode is a special treat for us all! WAY Back, on Lifting the Lifter's 100th episode, I finally got my favorite human on the podcast! My husband Jarred!  We are doing a replay of an amazing interview! Jarred is FULL of wisdom and good advice. We have worked together in life, family, and business. In this episode, we discuss our family motto. We talk about why we created one, what is in that...

Do you ever catch yourself spiraling, thinking "everyone's judging me" or "everyone noticed that mistake"? Chances are… It's not everyone. It's probably just two people. In this episode, we're breaking down why small situations can feel huge in our minds, and how your nervous system is often the one behind the exaggeration. You'll learn what's actually happening in your body when fear or embarrass...

Have you ever caught yourself spinning in your head about something...replaying a worry, a decision, or a problem you can't fix right away? In this episode, we explore the difference between being concerned and being consumed. You'll learn why concern is necessary for forward movement. It's what drives awareness, growth, and intentional living, and how it can quietly turn into consumption when our...

"Where is your heart?" This is a question we can ask to reflect on our intentions, our lives, and our motivations. It can help us realign to be where we want to be. In this episode, we explore this very question from President Russell M. Nelson's: "Where is your heart?" Drawing on his life as a world-renowned heart surgeon and as a prophet of God, we look at why the heart matters, not just physica...

Your body is always talking to you—it whispers before it shouts. In this episode, we explore the "traffic lights of resilience": the green zone where we feel balanced and energized, the yellow lights that signal stress or fatigue, and the red or blue zones where burnout and shutdown live. I'll share how running has taught me to listen to my body's yellow lights—tight muscles, fatigue, or stiffness...

In this episode, we discuss pain vs. suffering.  There is a difference! We explore the difference between clean pain and dirty pain.  Clean pain is the natural hurt of being human, the sting of loss, rejection, or disappointment.  Dirty pain is the suffering we pile on top through resistance, self-criticism, and "what if" thinking. With some practical tools,  exercises, and an experience we had th...

Do you have a corner of your home that's a little cluttered, unorganized, or full of things you just can't decide what to do with, so they sit there, staring back at you? Or maybe life has thrown you into a situation that's turned your house upside down, repairs, a remodel, new carpet going in, or houseguests everywhere? I get it. Me too. When our space slips into disarray, it often leaves us feel...

Have you ever set a goal that felt awesome at first, but a few weeks in, you either wanted to quit, or beat yourself up for even thinking about quitting? Have you quit on that goal or another decision and wished you hadn't, or quit or changed and been glad you have? How do we know when to offer ourselves grace and when to dig in and have some grit? This has come up a few times in some coaching ses...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a life coach? Maybe you've had goals or dreams that you just haven't been able to reach on your own. In this episode, I share why having a coach, advisor, or mentor can make all the difference. I talk about my own experience while finishing my bachelor's degree—and how having a mentor helped me accomplish my goal so much faster than I ever could...

Always, Never, Either or. These are words that are often used when we get stuck in "All or Nothing" thinking.  Our brains love to know, to hae clarity and understanding, so it is very easy for quick decisions and judgements to be made. However, sometimes these quick judgments lead to all-or-nothing thinking that isn't correct and allows little room for middle ground or a grey area. In today's podc...

We have anxiously been waiting for the arrival of baby kittens at our house! The momma kitty, Molly, has been growing and growing, and she looks like she's ready to pop!  Each one of us wants to get our hands on them, and Stockton exclaimed in a bit of a fit one day, "I just want Molly to have her kitties! They make me happy!" I am not typically a fan of relying on outside resources for happiness;...

If you are in our home, you'll more than likely hear Jarred, or one of us say, "That was WAY good!" It is one of those one-liners that we use often. We use it to celebrate and notice the good, and accentuate it with "Way Good!" We forget or underestimate the power of our words.  The words we say, we speak, and think change how we feel. When we say something is good and way good, it signals to our...

Do any of you feel like your summer is blasting away? Or time in general! Are we moving so fast that we no longer enjoy anything? In this podcast episode, we are going to talk about savoring those summer moments that we have.  We don't have to change or cancel our plans, just slow down a little to savor the moments that we have. Shifting down is our focus.  A simple shift in one direction can chan...

In this podcast episode, we discuss cover-ups. I spent some time this weekend trying to cover up the scuffs, marks, and spots on walls that needed some touch-up.   After stepping back, I could see a different sheen and look on those spots.  They didn't blend perfectly! UGH! With different views, lighting, and perspectives, the look of each of those spots changed.  Sometimes visible, sometimes not....