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Diljeet Taylor is a champion for women. She believes in your strength, your capabilities, and most importantly - she believes in YOU. Diljeet is the renowned Women's Cross Country Head Coach at Brigham Young University. She has led her team to numerous victories on both local, national, and even global stages. Named the 2020-2021 Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year, she is celebrated not just...

When life gets tough, finding peace can be challenging. Ginger Healy introduced the concept of an “emotional anchor”—a reliable support system to help manage emotions during difficult times. For more insights, visit Ginger's website, gingerhealy.com . Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/be-like-otter-emotional-anchor-5-help-hard-times/

Recent studies reveal a surprising factor influencing your child’s well-being: your screen time. Emily Jones , from Family Tech University, shared how we can improve our phone habits to benefit our children. For more resources, visit @familytechuniversity on Instagram or their website, familytechuniversity.com . Hundreds of families have benefited from their program, gaining the skills and e...

It’s a parenting tool that Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson believes has the power to transform your home, and it’s something all parents have access to. The secret is laughter. Heather believes in it, and she says laughter is a simple, but incredibly powerful way to create strong and lasting parent-child relationships. To contact Heather for counseling, email blog.family...

Each month, we invite a woman you love to sit in the Studio 5 Hot Seat. It's fun chitchat with good girlfriends, and this month’s Hot Seat guest is known for her good girlfriend vibes. Jess Ferguson is the co-host of the popular podcast "Frankie and Jess," a sales director for Mary Kay, and when she's not working, she's hanging out with her husband, son, or her besties. Topics we discussed:...

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and distracted. Life coach Sarah Rasmussen believes distraction is something that can diminish our sense of light. She shared ten simple strategies to help you lift your spirits and add more joy and focus to your day. For more guidance, visit Sarah's website at lightpathcoaching.com or follow her on Instagram at @lightpathlifec...

He's an expert in his field. He teaches us valuable life lessons every week. Yet, he claims he's still learning. Studio 5 Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend gave us a look into his life as he shared four things his clients taught him last week. Find more advice from Matt at his website matttownsend.com . Improve your relationships today and sign up for his “Becoming One” progra...

  It’s a headline that caught our attention – and likely yours. The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, claims parenting can be hazardous to your health. Hazardous to your health due to the extreme stress the modern-day parent is experiencing. He believes the economic state of our nation, the influence of social media, the mental health crisis among youth, and personal parenti...

When a loved one is experiencing heartache and grief, it’s natural to question how you can best show up for them. Is it dropping off dinner? Is it a phone call? Is it a simple text saying, “I love you”? Julie Taylor , who knows grief well after the loss of her newborn son Simon, believes that what’s most important is that you do or say something. You can find Julie’s...

We believe women have a gift for growth. You consistently look for ways to become a happier and more fulfilled version of yourself. As the school year settles, many women may feel ready to start something new, like a new job. Whether you’re looking to dive into the workforce or hoping for an opportunity that allows you to start small, there are numerous pathways to explore. Robbyn Scribner ,...

He is a music icon, and one of the most recognized entertainers in the world. He commands a stage and an audience with a seasoned sparkle. He has given us so many of our favorite hits throughout the decades, and as much as we admire his sheer and unmatched talent, we equally admire his personal character and values off-stage. Donny Osmond is a husband, grandpa, and all-around family guy. He stoppe...

Speech errors affect many families. Maybe it’s a subtle lisp, or a more noticeable speech issue—but beyond the technical aspects, these errors can seriously impact a child’s self-confidence. Speech Therapist Ashley Christensen shared a few strategies to support your child in overcoming speech embarrassment, and boosting their self-esteem. Ashley has an online Speech Sound Academy...

Shannon Hale learned a powerful lesson in a very personal way - not all children have the same types of skills to manage life's challenges. She's a New York Times best-selling author and the creative genius behind popular titles such as "Princess in Black" and "Princess Academy." Shannon is also mom to four neurodivergent kids who have taught her a lot... and who inspired her latest book. Find mor...

  There was the "Girl Boss," and now... there's the "Trad Wife." Gen Z is ditching one for the other. The term Girl Boss has circulated the internet for a few years. It's used to describe a woman who is successful and ambitious in her career, especially as a businesswoman or entrepreneur.  Now it appears the "Trad Wife," which is short for "Traditional Wife," is the new label to embrace,...

Here’s a homework assignment: think of a difficult conversation you need to have, or one that didn’t go well. This conversation could be with anyone close to you, such as a spouse, adult child, sibling, or friend. Take a moment to identify this conversation. Studio 5 Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend shared the necessary tools you need to take on this hard conversation with co...

It's the celebrity headline of the week: after reuniting and getting married, Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from actor Ben Affleck. It was a different ending for pro golfer Rory McIllroy and his wife, Erica Stoll, earlier this year. After seven years of marriage, McIllroy also filed for divorce through a spokesperson saying their relationship was "irretrievably broken." Yet a month later, the c...

The alarm clock goes off. What's next? You should have a plan, because an intentional morning leads to an intentional day! Professional speaker and consultant Patrick Dickerson shared the significance of starting your day with intention. Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/intentional-morning-productive-ways-better-routine/

Navigating high-conflict conversations is an art. Studio 5 Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend has mastered it over his 25-year career. He shared five essential relationship principles that can help you build stronger, happier, and healthier relationships. For more guidance, check out Matt's Becoming One program at matttownsend.com , where you can access content, weekly calls, and group coa...

There is a phrase floating around, a parenting style that’s getting a lot of talk and attention. It’s gentle parenting. Some disagree with it altogether... others have gone all in. Many of us are kind of squishy on what it even means, and we’re falling somewhere in between. No matter where you lie on the gentle parenting spectrum, it’s a parenting style people are chatty ab...

You know those girlfriends that are so easy to talk to? The kind that you could talk to for hours about everything and nothing at the same time? That's the premise behind the Studio 5 Hot Seat. We've invited friends of the show to have some quality girlfriend chatter with us, and that’s something Shara Park is great at. Shara is a reporter and anchor, also a wife and mother. Her ambition and...

There’s an art to feeling like you are enough and that you have enough. It can be a difficult feeling to fully embrace, but it’s essential for personal contentment and growth. Author and speaker Connie Sokol emphasized the importance of embracing an attitude of “enough.” She explained that true contentment and confidence come from knowing and accepting who you are, where yo...

We're getting chatty on Studio 5 with good girlfriends - just for fun! Women you admire are sitting in the Studio 5 hot seat to discuss trendy, timely topics. It's the sort of conversation you would have during a girls night out. Courtney Rich is a self-taught baker, and one of the best. It's clear by her 600,000 followers - and eager learners - on Instagram, that she's a great teacher, too! She's...

We've been lightening things up as we've invited friends of the show to sit in the Studio 5 Hot Seat. It's girlfriend gab at its best. We've thrown current, trendy topics to women who have something to say. Megan Moore has been a hair stylist and beauty consultant for over 20 years. She's a wife, a mom to three, and an avid tennis play. You know her best as our Studio 5 Beauty Contributor. What we...

Around here, we like a deep dive. We like to discuss topics that are meaningful and valuable. But, good girlfriend chatter often lands on the lighter side, which is where we're showing with this series. We're pulling out the Studio 5 Hot Seat and cueing up some just-for-fun conversation with women you know, love, and admire. Mayor Michelle Kaufusi is a Provo girl through and through, who made hist...

Emotional heart-to-hearts with a good girlfriend can be exactly what the doctor ordered, but so can some light chitchat. Those conversations that are just talky, fun, and interesting, where the topics range from really anything and everything. That’s the inspiration behind our newest series, The Studio 5 Hot Seat. We’re asking women you admire to share their take on the kind of topics...