REALIFE Conversations from the Porch

How does your Enneagram type impact how you move in the world? In this episode, we’ll explore the three Enneagram stances and what they mean for you.   We’ll talk about: The Forward, Toward, and Away stances, and which Enneagram types tend to fall under each of these How you can learn to embrace all three stances as you live from your whole self The healthy and adaptive ways that each of these sta...

How do you know what Enneagram type you are, and how does that help you in your everyday life? In part 2 of our Enneagram series, we are taking a deeper look at the nine types represented by the Enneagram.   We’ll cover: Our favorite assessment for discovering your Enneagram type Why knowing your type isn’t meant to box you in How connecting to all three centers of intelligence (head, heart, and g...

What is the tool of the Enneagram, and why do we love it so much here at the REALIFE Process®? I’m kicking off a podcast series on the tool of the Enneagram, and this week’s episode is an introduction to this powerful tool.   We’ll talk about: What the Enneagram actually is (and is not!) Why it’s been such a transformational tool in my own journey How the Enneagram helps us understand WHY we do wh...

If you’ve ever considered starting a podcast, this episode is for you! I often get asked exactly what it takes to start a podcast, and in this week’s episode, I’m sharing my best tips and advice.   We’ll cover: How to know if starting a podcast is the right next step for you Why being a guest on other podcasts is the perfect place to start Exactly why podcasts fail (and the simple way to avoid thi...

How do you discern who you are and decide what to do? In this week’s podcast episode, I’m joined by Lindsay Sterchi, who is leading the oneLife Maps side of things as we bring this tool under our umbrella here at the REALIFE Process®. We are sharing how these two tools can be a powerful combination to help you do what matters in your everyday life.   We’ll talk about: How both tools help you disco...

  Do you have a regular practice of pausing to notice the extraordinary moments of your day? In this episode, I’m sharing about my own practice that I’ve been doing for 1,700 days now of capturing the moments of my life, and inviting you to do something similar.   I’ll share: Why I started capturing extraordinary moments How this practice helps me to pause and pay attention to what matters most Ho...

How do you feel about self-care? Do you think it’s selfish or self-centered? I wasn’t always passionate about the topic of self-care, but after feeling the impact of living with my hair on fire, I had to get serious about it.   In this episode, we’ll talk about: Why self-care is not just about you, but essential for the work that you do What scripture has to say about caring for yourself What happ...

How can a personal mission statement help you live out the work God has called you to do? In this episode, I’m sharing my own process for crafting a mission statement and how it helps me do what matters.   We’ll cover: How to get up on the balcony of your life to get a big picture overview of what you want your life to be about Why identifying your unique being is a crucial part of this process Wh...

What does it look like for pastors to earn an income in addition to their ministry role? And how do you make the transition out of vocational ministry into the marketplace? In this episode, I’m joined by Jon Sanders and Les Hughes from EntrePastors, and they are passionate about helping pastors and other ministry leaders with their money mindset.   We talk about: Why we struggle to charge for inta...

How do you make the intangible feeling of happiness practical and actionable? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Chief Happiness Officer Dr. Ellen Wong as she shares the nine pillars of happiness, and tangible ways we can actually measure this in our everyday lives.   This conversation covers: Why happiness is not just about reaching all of our goals How to get back into the zone of happiness even...

As we welcome oneLife Maps under the umbrella of our organization, why did we believe it was such a good fit? In this episode, I’m walking you through our values, and sharing exactly how oneLife Maps aligns so well with these.   We’ll cover: How both the maps and the Process help you to be present to your life right now, through looking at your past, present, and future Why uncovering your own sto...

We have been waiting to share this exciting announcement with you! The REALIFE Process® is thrilled to welcome oneLifemaps as they join together with our organization. Our teams have been connected both personally and professionally for years, and we know they are a great fit with the work that we do.   In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sibyl Towner and Sharon Swing from oneLifemaps, along with Li...

How do you handle receiving feedback from others, especially if it feels negative? In this episode, I’m sharing five steps to take when you receive feedback, and how to work through and respond to it.   We’ll cover: What it means to consider the source How to listen well to the person sharing the feedback When you should act on feedback, and how to know if action is needed Specific feedback we hav...

Why might you need to get certified in a tool or process, and how can this help you grow your business? Today I’m joined by our Facilitator Network Director, Erica Vinson, as we talk about how certification can benefit you personally and professionally.   We’ll share: How getting certified transforms YOU first as you go deeper in an immersive learning process Why certification can give you the val...

216: Rested Success: A Film Showing the Story of the REALIFE Process® When my book released in November, we also created a documentary film with BizableTV that shows the behind-the-scenes of the Process, the book, and my story. And now, this film is available for you to watch!   In this episode, I’m sharing: How the film highlights not only my story, but the story of our facilitators who use the P...

Have you found yourself longing for community and connection that moves beyond the screen to in person? What would it look like to build community in both spaces? Today I’m talking with one of our REALIFE Process® Certified Facilitators, Angela Gage, as she shares about creating a place of belonging for women professionals.   We talk about: What it looked like for Angela to pivot and shift multipl...

Today, I’m excited to share with you my guiding word for this next year! This episode is the recording of a conversation I had with our Marketing Director, Lindsay Sterchi, from a recent community Facebook Live.   We talk about: Our word for last year and how that impacted us. How we discerned our guiding word for this next year, and how we knew it was the right one. How to define your word in a w...

This month, I’m celebrating four years of podcasting! In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned along the way.   I’ll talk about: Why it’s not really about the numbers The importance of trying new things and pivoting at the right time How podcasting helped me develop my voice and my confidence How the podcast has led to connections and business growth over time   As I reflect on four years of...

How do you process grief in community, especially when it meets online? This week’s episode is a personal one, as I share my own process of grief over the recent passing of my dear friend and team member, Terri Johnson.   Together, we’ll explore: What it means to process grief alone, but experience it in community How our online community grieved our loss together through a virtual gathering Pract...

How do you leave the old year behind and move forward into what’s next? In this episode, I’m sharing my personal process for wrapping up the year, and the tools I use to plan the year ahead.   We’ll talk about: Four questions to ask as you review the year What is essential to document and remember about the wins and challenges of the past twelve months A tool I use to identify my current reality,...

What support do you need to accomplish what you want in the next year? In this episode, I’m sharing ten reasons why coaching can help you take action and move forward in your life.   We’ll cover: Why a good coach asks great questions to help you find the answers that are already within you How coaching can help you get unstuck in your life and business The power of accountability and walking along...

How can choosing a guiding word help you do what matters next year? In this episode, I’m sharing my process for choosing a word for the year and how it helps me in my life and work.   We’ll cover: Why choosing one word for the year can guide your plans and decisions How to know when you’ve found the right word for you What it looks like to apply your word to your whole life–personally, professiona...

Have you believed the myth that passive income will solve everything? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by best-selling author and marketing expert Mike Kim as he shares with us a simple and doable way to continually generate income over time.   We talk about: Key practices to make the transition from being just self-employed, to being a business owner (and why that matters) How to develop an inc...

How do you name what matters to you in your life and your work? And why is giving language to that so important?   Today, I’m joined by REALIFE Process Coach™ & Facilitator Network Director Erica Vinson, as we explore how knowing our unique needs and values can help us thrive in ALL areas of life.   We talk about: How our Signature Needs & Values Assessment™ is different from other tools o...

As we enter the last month of the year, do you feel like you’re behind? In today’s episode, I’m sharing three simple things you can do this month to help you finish out the year well.   We’ll talk about: The practice of naming what happened this year and allowing it to be enough How to not live with your hair on fire during a time that can bring busyness and rush How to look ahead to 2023 with fre...