The Best Life Podcast

As women, we often feel a lot of judgement around our bodies, and it doesn’t help when strangers and loved ones make comments. We’re too fat, too skinny, too muscular, too weak, haven’t lost the baby weight fast enough, eat too much or too little… the list goes on. The feeling that we need to justify the way we look or defend our bodies is bullshit. Your body is only a fraction of who you are, and...

We got a DM asking us about selling over social media. If there’s anything we know in over a decade running online businesses, it’s sales. Whether it’s network marketing, programs, coaching, or anything in-between, sales is all about building trust and relationships, and adding value. A connection now leads to a sale later.   thehappinessdiet.com   Don’t discount selling to people you know [1:14]...

We’ll be the first to admit that we haven’t always been the most discerning when it comes to dating. After marrying relatively young and then hopping back in to the dating pool after our marriages ended in infidelity, there are few things we might do differently if we suddenly found ourselves single again. Hindsight is 20/20, and our dating strategies definitely needed some work.   How we wish we...

Marriage is hard; it’s commonly known that almost 50% of marriages will end in divorce. So how can anybody have hope to make their marriages work? Marriage Inc. is here to help. In this episode, Shannon and Shirley Austin share their incredible story of betrayal, anguish, perseverance, and—most of all—love. It’s possible to get through the hard times. As Shannon says, anything worth having will be...

We all have someone in our lives who—to put it nicely—isn’t the best at communicating. If you’re anything like us, talking it out is your bread and butter. So when our parents, friends, or significant other don’t communicate the way we’d like them to, it can be frustrating. So what can we do?   They don’t miscommunicate to hurt you [3:17] Sometimes we diminish our own feelings [6:30] They might fe...

If you and your partner disagree when it comes to politics, does that spell disaster? Is it worth it to end a relationship over who you voted for? Politics have never been more accessible, and never more divisive. So after a year like 2020, how do we move forward when the people we love vote differently than we do? Well, it’s going to take a bit of thought. The short answer: Maybe.   Should you br...

This week Jill and our favorite guest, Danny Coleman, sit down to talk about the psychology of making changes. It isn’t sexy, but change takes time and it takes focus. If you want to get better, smarter, fitter, more productive, or any other major change you’re going to have to work for it, and we’re going to show you how.   More people like you than you think [2:53] It’s an implementation issue,...

We’re back for our first episode after a MILLION downloads. Thank you!! Without all of you listening, The Best Life wouldn’t be possible! Danny just turned 40, and let us be the first to tell you, aging is a total mind-fuck. Sure, age is just a number… but is it really, though? Our bodies keep aging, but our minds still feel young. It’s time to own our shit, and our ages, and keep living the Best...

You probably know how we feel about buying followers by now… We absolutely hate it. Sure, social proof is important when running an online business, but there are far more honest and effective ways to grow your following, if that’s what really matters to you. Honesty is always the best policy, especially when building trust with your audience, and purchasing followers, likes, and comments just isn...

Danny J saw an article recently that claims millennial women are ashamed to earn more money than their male counterparts. Well, fuck that. Money has been used to define men and belittle women for too long. Money is just money, it has no inherent moral value, and doesn’t reflect anyone’s self worth. It’s time to start seeing money for what it truly is: just a tool.   Sensitivity around making too m...

Long time, no see! It’s been awhile, and we’ve really missed you! As we round the corner to our 200th episode, we wanted to chat a little bit about givers and takers, and what it means to ask for help, and really be open to receiving it. If you’re anything like Jill and Danny-J, asking for for things might leave you choked-up and clammy. For many of us, we develop survival tactics early in our liv...

You’ve all heard it before: “I know its none of my business, BUT…” The truth is, everybody is nosy. And somehow, people seem to sniff out the exact things you might feel most sensitive about. Here’s the thing, though: you don’t owe anyone a justification. No defense needs to be made about the way you live your life. When you completely own your shit and your choices, you won’t feel the need to any...

We’re back! We know it’s been a while, and we missed you as much as you (hopefully) missed us. You all know, 2020 has been a bitch of a year. Danny has been dealing with a very scary situation with her mom’s health, and we wanted to keep you all in the loop. Learning to balance caring for another while caring for yourself, and all the other mind-fuckery that comes with the territory is no easy fea...

COVID-19 has revealed a lot of underlying things about life and business, but perhaps none so clear as the fact that a side-hustle is always a good idea. With unemployment rates growing at unprecedented rates, people everywhere have found themselves wondering if it is the right time to turn their side-hustle into a full-time thing. Danny and Jill discuss making the transition from hobbyist to prof...

Good things happen to bad people all the time. Hard work and honesty are supposed to bring you success in life, but it can feel like people who take shortcuts are getting everything they want, while you’re left behind in the dirt. But what about karma? Does what goes around, come around? Does justice triumph in the end? Or should we just give up on it all and let dishonesty be our guide? Truthfull...

Have you ever wanted something so badly, but for some reason, you just can’t get it? Meanwhile, it seems like everyone else in the world gets the thing you want, EXCEPT for you. If everyone gets a shot, then when is it gonna be your turn? Truth be told, there is no clear cut answer or reason why this happens. But Danny J has a few tips to help you along when life seems to be going every which-way,...

Nobody likes a copycat. And when it comes to stealing the intellectual property of another online creator, it’s especially shitty. Our words are our livelihoods, and—believe it or not—the ideas we have take time, effort, and skill to craft and share. Having your thoughts stolen feels like a punch to the gut, and it’s never cool to do. So what do you do when your work has been plagiarized? Danny an...

The world of internet entrepreneurs is all smoke and mirrors. Anyone can put anything in their Instagram bio, and we have no way of knowing if it is the truth. That Top 10 list you’ve been dying to get on? You just have to pay enough money and know the right people. Consumers are intentionally fed misinformation and transparency is hard to come by. But if you know the tricks marketers use against...

It often feels like every decision we make is the most important decision of our lives, but that is rarely the case. The key is to decipher which decisions really matter, and trust your own strength to handle the things that don’t. At the end of the day, ask yourself: will this even matter in 10 years? Will I be proud of my choices on my deathbed? Do I even care what anyone else thinks of me? Beca...

One thing that a lot of us have in common is that we want to be the best; that’s why we call it the Best Life Podcast. But wanting the very best is a slippery slope to falling into perfectionism. Wanting perfection isn’t a bad thing, but as recovering control freaks, we know that sometimes perfectionism is a form of procrastination, and prevents you from achieving the success you dream of. Why do...

Networking is an important part of every business, but with COVID-19 in the way of in-person gatherings, how can you continue to meet new people and make the necessary connections to grow your business? Luckily for all of us, we live in the age of social media. We have more access to new people than ever before, and making new friends is as easy as a few clicks of your keyboard. Jill and Danny are...

2020 has us all on edge. Everything is cancelled, society has turned on it’s head, and no one knows when any of this will end. Bad moods are inevitable, but they seem to be more common and more powerful lately. A bad mood turns into a bad day, and soon enough, you aren’t living your Best Life anymore. Sure, we can’t be 100% happy 100% of the time, but it’s crucial to develop the tools to drag your...

We love sex, and we’re not ashamed to say it. For decades, female sexuality has been ignored, stigmatized, and shamed. Frankly, we aren’t here for it. By now you’ve probably heard of WAP, or maybe you’ve heard the discourse and discussion surrounding the sexual lyrics. Male rappers has always talked about sex, so what’s so bad about women taking control and talking about their own pleasure? We all...

What does your ideal life look like? Do you work 4 hours a day, or 12? Do you own your home or are you content with the freedom that renting allows? What is your work/life balance like? In order to live your Best Life, you have to get discerning on what you do (and don’t!) want your future to look like. What’s best for everyone else might not be best for you, and sometimes having it all won’t make...

Making commitments to something is always easier said than done. There is a difference in being interested in something, and actually being committed to something. Real commitment takes intention and focus, and it doesn’t hold up to excuses. If you want results in your life, you must commit to your goals. Make the choice every day to commit to your friendships, your relationships, your business, a...