Seasons of Joy

This week on the Seasons of Joy Podcast, I am sharing some of my thoughts  with you as we approach Mother's Day.  So many women I know are struggling with the relationship they have with themselves and that makes this time of year hard. No matter what season of life they are in, they have lost touch with who they are and what they really want in life. To begin the journey of self-love, we have to...

This week on the Seasons of Joy Podcast, I am talking about untangling our relationships.  No matter the relationship, when we can learn the steps of untangling we can create greater connection and intimacy in our relationships.  Listen to learn how! Resources: 30 Ways to Self-Soothe by Marty Nemo Ph. D. in Psychology Today Harvard Adult Development Study Are you ready to take what I teach to a de...

On this week's episode, I am taking about what makes up our personal context filters and how understanding this allows us to shift the lens through which we see life.  Listen to learn more! Are you ready to take what I teach to a deeper level?  I would love to be your coach!   I am so excited to announce that I am expanding my practice to include couples coaching. This is an amazing opportunity fo...

This week on the Seasons of Joy Podcast, I am talking about what I call the "Dances of Disconnection." We all find ourselves slipping into these patterned dances in our marriage relationships at one time or another. We can create a more secure emotional connection in our relationships by recognizing our patterned dances and then learning how to change the tune. This is based on what I have learned...

This week on the Seasons of Joy Podcast, I am talking about the importance of the relationship you have with yourself and what that looks like. Listen to learn more! Are you ready to take what I teach to a deeper level?  I would love to be your coach!   I am so excited to announce that I am expanding my practice to include couples coaching. This is an amazing opportunity for couples that are looki...

This week on the podcast, I am sharing the ABC's of disempowerment.  When we can recognize these in how we are showing up in our relationships, we can begin creating wanted change, intimacy, and connection. Listen to learn more! Mentioned on the podcast: Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship by Terrence Real Are you ready to take what I teach to a deeper level?  I would l...

This week on the podcast, I am sharing some of my takeaways from my recent Navigating Midlife with Grace Workshop that I held this last weekend. I also share some of my thoughts about grace and my role as a coach. Listen to learn more! Mentioned in the podcast: The High Five Habit by Mel Robbins The Merciful Obtain Mercy by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Are you ready to take what I teach to a deeper le...

This week on the podcast, I am sharing a story and lesson from my most recent family vacation to New Zealand. Listen to learn more! Are you ready to take what I teach to a deeper level?  I would love to be your coach!   Register HERE for my 6-week on-line Season of Connection Group Coaching Program that begins on April 9th.  Click HERE to schedule a FREE Clarity Call with me to learn more. Grab th...

This week on the podcast, I am sharing with you and idea that I have been thinking for a while.  It is a process that you can use to help you move toward wanted change in your life.  It includes applying what I call the Progress Formula and then asking, "now what?" I hope you can take something away from this that will help you today become the creator you were meant to be. Listen to learn more! R...

This week on the podcast, I am sharing my conversation with Kurt Francom. We talk about his new book, Is God Disappointed with Me? Removing Shame From a Gospel of Grace.  It is a powerful discussion that includes a message of hope.  You will want to get this book. Get it HERE. "Step into the pages of this book and discover a new relationship with a God who waits to shower you with love and approva...

Today is the day! This week, I am releasing my 100th podcast episode!!! I am talking about the importance of celebrating. I would love you to celebrate with me! As part of the celebration, I am giving away some fun things to one lucky winner: * One ticket to the Navigating Midlife with Grace to use or to give to a friend. * $100 Amazon Gift Card * 3 Mini Coaching Sessions (30 minutes each) This is...

This week on the podcast, I am sharing my conversation with fellow life coach and friend, Cami Birdno. This was such a beautiful conversation. Having experience trauma herself, Cami helps women heal sexual and complex trauma so they can feel confident in their bodies and relationships. I am so glad there is someone out there like Cami helping people heal. To learn more about Cami: https://camibird...

This week on the podcast, I am sharing my conversation with fellow life coach and friend, Clarice Paulson. Clarice is a young adult and a certified life and trauma informed coach who works with those struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. She supports her clients in challenging negative or intrusive thoughts, processing emotions, finding peace of mind, and the self compassion or e...

This week on the podcast, I am sharing my conversation with fellow life coach and friend, Heidi Allsop. You are going to love this conversation! Heidi helps Moms save their relationship with their son, so they can worry less and enjoy him more. With a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Life Coach Certification, and 28 years of experience raising her own 5 sons, Heidi is uniquely qualified to help m...

This week on the podcast, I am talking about the difference between an ownership perspective and a stewardship perspective. When we view ourselves as stewards rather than owners, we are more likely to make decisions that help us show up in our own life with more charity, peace, kindness, acceptance, understanding, love, and compassion. Listen to learn more! Mentioned on the podcast episode: Season...

This week on the podcast, I am sharing with you my perspective on Repentance. What if it includes more than just being cleansed from sin? Listen to learn more! Mentioned in the podcast: Bible Dictionary Definition of Repentance Book of Mormon, 1 Nephi 11 The Power of Perspective  PDF Are you ready to take what I teach to a deeper level?  I would love to be your coach!   Click HERE to schedule a FR...

On this week's podcast, I am sharing my conversation with my friend and coach colleague, LeAnn Austin, a Master Certified Life Coach & Teacher. Her mission is to help people create more connection and fun in their relationships, especially with their daughter-in-law. You are going to L.O.V.E. this conversation! You can find more about LeAnn here: Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CNZPY...

When I first found out about life coaching, I remember hearing the phrase, “all problems are thought problems.”  I also believe we can take that a little further and say that all problems are fear problems.   There is a book called The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker. It is a fascinating read.  The author talks about how every creature on earth has this ability to predict danger–and get out of its...

Recently I was pondering on the idea of reacting vs responding and I believe the difference between the two is the pause. Viktor Frankl said, “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” When you use that space after a stimulus to pause, we give ourselves room to respond instead of react. In th...

In this special episode, I am sharing my Christmas gift for you. In celebration of the holiday season, I created a guided meditation for you to use to help you feel more connected with your Savior through pondering on His many names. It is perfect for this time of year, but it can be used in any season. Enjoy and Merry Christmas! Music for the episode is Relaxing Music Vol.1 provided by RelaxingTi...

In this week's episode, I am talking about finding the joy in the now.   Finding joy in the now is more than being present.  It is about soaking in the joy of the moment. That sounds great when things seem awesome.  However, I know that this can seem difficult when where we are doesn’t seem that great. We can’t imagine finding joy where we are and we want to do things that will move us through thi...

I am so excited to share with a conversation I recently had with my friend and coach colleague, Jane Copier. We are talking about the power that can be found when we learn how to apologize well. Before becoming a Christian Life Coach and Relationship Expert, Jane's other areas of expertise included teacher at a drug rehab for teens, coach of elite club volleyball, master juggler as a mom of 4 kids...

This week on the podcast, I am interviewing my friend and coach colleague, Mikki Gardner, about her new book, The People-Pleasers Guide to Co-Parenting Well: How to Stop Playing Peacekeeper and Start Parenting Peacefully. Mikki Gardner is a Certified Life + Conscious Parenting Coach, a mom, speaker, and host of the Co-Parenting with Confidence Podcast and author of the People Pleaser’s Guide to Co...

This week on the podcast, I am sharing my interview with 3 of my friends and fellow life coaches. Aimée Gianni, Nicole Rasmussen, Tina Gosney, and I are talking about their upcoming in person transformational relationship workshop, How 2 Love Your Marriage , that is going to be held in Meridian, Idaho on January 19-20, 2024. Listen to learn more! To learn more about the How 2 Love Your Marriage cl...

This week on the podcast, I am talking about the power of gratitude.   Gratitude is a powerful force that has the ability to transform our lives for the better. It is the act of acknowledging and appreciating the good things in our lives, whether they are big or small, and recognizing the positive impact they have on us. It is a powerful emotion that has been proven to bring numerous benefits to o...