The DASH Mindset Podcast

What if the story you've been told about creativity isn't true? Many of us have been conditioned to believe we’re not creative, that creativity belongs only to artists, designers, or "gifted" people. But what if creativity is actually within all of us? Just waiting to be unlocked? Creativity expert, Dr. Amy Climer, joins me to challenge the limiting beliefs that hold so many of us back. Creativity...

Every day comes with its surprises, reflections, and lessons, and my 50th birthday came with even more than expected. In this episode, I share the story of my incredible surprise birthday celebration, a shocking revelation about the Golden Girls everyone needs to know, and why I still feel somewhere between the ages of 25 and 40 in my head. We’ll also dive into why time seems to move faster as we...

In this episode, I share my unforgettable experience climbing to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, 10,000 feet above the Paro Valley in Bhutan. An experience filled with uncertainty, curiosity, and some surprising life lessons. From mule riding to navigating self-doubt and discomfort, this adventure revealed powerful insights about what holds us back and how to move forward. The 6 key takeaways we’ll ex...

I’m joined by my friend Sue Barber for a fun and insightful conversation sparked by Sue’s Ideation strength, my recent “surprise” trip, and Episode 35 of the podcast. Sue and I dive into the differences and similarities between us, from our approaches to planning and spontaneity to how our strengths, values, and experiences shape our perspectives. Join us to hear about… Our shared strengths and va...

In this special episode, I’m joined by my beautiful friend Mary McCarthy, founder of Resilience & Grace. Mary has a unique presence that instantly creates a sense of calm…something I desperately need, especially during this chaotic time of year! If the holidays tend to feel overwhelming, this episode is for you. Mary shares her journey of discovering yoga over 20 years ago and how it transform...

Have you ever considered taking a surprise trip? My husband and I just returned from one! In this episode, I share the story of our unexpected journey to Bangladesh and Bhutan and reflect on how our vacation planning and travel choices help reveal our values and strengths. How do you choose your vacation destinations? How do you approach vacation planning? What’s most important to you and why? How...

“If you don't know what your options are…If you don't have the information to make a choice, you can't make a good choice.” One of my favorite statements from my friend and podcast guest, Tammy Watkins. In this episode, Tammy and I dive into women’s health with a focus on hormonal shifts, the power of education, and proactive health choices. As a chiropractor and women's health advocate, Tammy sha...

Are you incorporating joy into your life? If you aren’t, why not? If you are, are you being intentional about it? Are you incorporating enough? My friend, Lisa Even, shares ideas on how to intentionally incorporate more! Lisa is a speaker, best-selling author, and JOY Connoisseur. Her podcast, "Have Good Ripple Effect," and her book, "Joy is My Job," embody her entire approach to life. Lisa challe...

Wrapping up our focus on strengths and diving into the fourth type, Thinking strengths, the strengths that explain how someone views the world.  Individuals who have two or more are often considered quietly effective and tend to prefer mental work, a preference that can be wildly confusing to someone without such strengths. Are you quietly effective? Does it seem your efforts are underappreciated?...

I strongly believe everyone has value, and my friend, Gina Brown, believes it, too. In this episode, Gina shares her story of being diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 and the positive impact her diagnosis has had in her life and business. After her 20-something career in the corporate world, Gina started MAGNIFY Innovation & Leadership to increase her impact on the employee experience. Through her ro...

We’re continuing down the CliftonStrengths path and diving deeper into the third type of strengths, Influencing strengths…the strengths that explain how people move others to action. I share examples of the Influencing strengths I have, as well as the ones I absolutely do not, including Competition. If this is a strength of yours, and if you care about winning even a little, I’m the last one you’l...

How often do you accomplish something, then immediately wonder, “Now what?” It’s a common occurrence for my friend, Eric Recker. And in this episode he shares the importance of asking ourselves why we’re doing it in the first place. Eric first joined us in Episode 26, where we talked about burnout, perfectionism, and the importance of selflessness. In this episode, Eric talks about his most recent...

Are you a “get sh*t done” kind of person who has a hard time understanding people who aren’t? Or do you feel surrounded by those people, & they annoy the sh*t out of you because they have unrealistic expectations and don’t understand why you don’t operate the same way? In this episode I dig deeper into Executing strengths…the strengths I affectionately refer to as “get sh*t done” strengths. Yo...

How are strengths similar to coffee mugs? I share how in this episode as we dig deeper into CliftonStrengths, the assessment developed when this question was asked… “What if we studied what was right with people versus what was wrong with people?” Plus I dig into each of the Relating strengths, the strengths my clients most often wish they didn’t have…But should & eventually do appreciate. In...

Have you ever experienced burnout? If yes, you’ll appreciate this episode. If no, you’ll appreciate this episode. You may be in the midst of it & be too burned out to know, & if you’re not, it may help you avoid it. Listen in for a relatable discussion with my friend, the inspirational Eric Recker, dentist, success coach, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator on performance & burnout,...

In this episode, I dig into a framework that helps people live & work with more intention. A framework that reduces misunderstandings by helping people better understand themselves & one another & helps focus on the good stuff instead. Join me to learn more about the YouMap® framework & one of its four pillars, Strengths. If you’ve been on the path to self-discovery since your firs...

A truly fun & relatable discussion between a recovering accountant & a recovering actuary, my new lifelong friend, Steve Fredlund…AKA The Safari Dude. Steve & I discuss his journey from incredibly successful, yet unfulfilled actuary, to multi-passionate visionary, keynote speaker, best-selling author, & leader of African safaris. For ten years, Steve’s journey included two parallel...

Ever wonder why you can’t just do what you’re “supposed” to do like other people? Why you can’t just eat the celery, stop binge watching Netflix, start work on time, stay with the exercise plan, meet your deadlines, or simply just get something done? Whatever it is for you…Maybe you’ve questioned why you can’t just be more disciplined or more focused…Why you’re incapable of being more consistent…W...

Frustrated that you can’t control everyone & everything? Because you’re human? We all struggle with control at times. More specifically, we struggle to identify when we do and don't have it. We all know our control is limited, but when we’re stuck in negative emotions, it’s hard to see. When we're in a state of overwhelm, frustration, burnout, disappointment, or anger, all rationale goes out t...

I used to be tongue tied…literally…& now I’m not. I share all about it in today’s episode, & I share how it relates to your world… In this episode: Pay attention when you think, ”Could that work?” Stay open to ideas & to trying different things. There’s no one person or one thing that can solve all your problems or even one problem. When someone acts like you might be a little crazy, k...

We all get stuck in negative emotions from time to time, & getting unstuck can be a challenge…often causing us to spiral even deeper into negativity. It’s exhausting, isn’t it? So in this episode I share a simple technique for shifting to a more positive mindset instead, the Three-Gifts Technique. It’s simple, yet it’s not always easy…even when you can be annoyingly positive a lot of the time....

In this episode, my friend, Wendi Fredregill, & I discuss the ups & downs of life…including her journey from dietician to psychologist to teacher to hair stylist to mindset coach, marketing expert, & all of the above. On her journey as a mindset coach, leader, & curator of joy, Wendi is passionately dedicated to assisting female entrepreneurs in overcoming perfectionism, procrastin...

As good as it is, Get Out of My Dreams, Get Into My Car is unlikely a song Billy Ocean would release today. Things change…The environment, our thoughts & our thought patterns or beliefs…They all change. So it’s important to revisit them for a few reasons I share in this episode. Revisit the beliefs that determine your actions & results, & start now. Now is when the rest of your life st...

I share my definition of freedom & even share an image for you that I promise you won’t forget…even if you want to. What’s your version of freedom? How would you answer the question, “What do I truly want?” What might be draining you? Consider your feelings & what might be incongruent with who you are & what you truly want. Consider some of the limiting beliefs you’ve inherited that ar...

If you want to make this year and the rest of your life even better from a personal & professional standpoint, reach out & let’s chat! Connect with me at The DASH Mindset , & let’s see if we’re a good fit! Thank you for listening to The DASH Mindset Podcast! If you liked the podcast, please subscribe and rate it wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps other people live more authentic...