The Lisa Show

Menopause and perimenopause aren't just about women's reproductive tracts. They can affect all aspects of a woman's life. This week on The Lisa Show, Dr. Louise Newson, a leading menopause specialist and physician, joins Lisa to break down the myths and facts about menopause and perimenopause. She explains why menopause is more than just a phase, why we misunderstand its symptoms, and which treatm...

When life feels like too much and everyone seems to need something from you, how do you stay joyful and present? This week on The Lisa Show, Bob Goff joins Lisa to talk about how to keep your heart open when your schedule feels closed. He shares how to set priorities and actually stick to them, how to acknowledge your limits without feeling guilty, and how simple reminders can keep you grounded in...

Pediatricians are more than just doctors--they can be a star player on your parenting team. This week on "The Lisa Show," pediatrician Dr. Weston Spencer joins Lisa to share why pediatrician visits matter so much. He explains how to get the most out of every appointment--from writing down your questions ahead of time to building a relationship with your pediatrician so they can reinforce the value...

If your waiting-to-be-read pile keeps growing but your motivation to read keeps shrinking, you're not alone. This week, Janssen Bradshaw from Everyday Reading joins Lisa to help us fall back in love with books. No guilt. No pressure. Just practical ways to make reading feel doable again. She shares tips for easing back in with audiobooks (even if you think they’re not for you), making time to read...

Sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s a foundation. But for many Americans, good sleep feels out of reach. This week Dr. David Rosen, a medical sleep specialist, joins Lisa to break down the state of sleep in America and why so many of us are doing it wrong. He introduces a 3-part pyramid approach to help us reset our relationship with rest: starting with how we think about sleep, clearing out bad habits like...

Summer can feel like a cruise...except you're the director. You’re in charge of the schedule, the entertainment, the food, the fun and it can get overwhelming fast. Jordan Page from "Fun, Cheap, or Free" joins Lisa to talk about how to sail through summer without running yourself into the ground. She shares smart, practical tips on setting a “fun budget” to save money, managing screen time, coordi...

Is it possible to keep a clean house even when you're overwhelmed and don't know where to start? Are there realistic housekeeping systems for the normal person? Terri K, host of "Today with Terri K," says yes, and she knows that because she’s lived it. In this episode, Terri shares 5 principles for managing your home. Using the acronym C-L-E-A-N, Terri offers simple, ADHD-friendly strategies that...

It’s hard to be the parent we want to be when we’re carrying wounds from our own childhood. Therapist and coach Michael Anderson helps parents heal their past so they can show up more powerfully for their families in the present. In this episode, he shares 3 insights into the nature of trauma and explains how doing the work can lead to deeper, more genuine connections with the people we love most....

Conner Mantz is an olympian, a record-breaker, and one of the fastest distance runners in the world. But Conner Mantz knows how to do more than just run a 4:47 mile for over 26 miles. He also knows how succeed beyond the finish-line. Conner shares 8 ideas for making the most of ourselves and our relationships in this race called life.

Does the bedtime with your kids or grandkids feel like a battle? The last mile in a marathon? Hostage negotiations? Putting kids to bed can feel like clearing a hurdle, but Steffani Raff, storyteller and host of the "Wink" podcast, says that there are 4 simple things every parent and grandparent can do to make your child's bedtime the best part of both your days. Steffani Raff has performed and ta...

It's an uncomfortable topic, but end-of-life planning can spare our loved ones a lot of heartache. In this episode, estate planner Callie Stillman walks us through the differences between wills and trusts and the 5 most important questions we'll need to answer in order to plan for the future. Sign up for The Lisa Show Newsletter!: https://share.hsforms.com/10UpGR4rwQXCB8xeHm0wWSAr35f2 #estateplann...

Each year, Rob Gardner's "Lamb of God" is performed for audiences around the world. Since its premier in 2010, "Lamb of God" has become a beloved Easter tradition that recounts the final days of the Savior's life through the eyes of those who knew and loved Him. Composer Rob Gardner shares the story of how the oratorio began, how it changed his understanding of Jesus Christ, and why there is alway...

Baskets and egg hunts and candy are fun, but they aren't the best part of Easter. In this special episode of The Lisa Show, listeners young and old share 26 ideas for creating a more meaningful Easter and more worshipful celebration of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection. #TheLisaShow #Easter #Eastertraditions #IntentionalEaster #HeisRisen

Looking for more friends? Looking for better friends? Community architect and author Radha Agrawal shares ideas for deciding who we really want in our social circles and how we can expand those circles. Drawing on ideas from her best-selling book, "Belong", Radha talks with Lisa about the impact of loneliness and isolation and how to better connect with the people we want and need in our lives. ht...

Every child faces challenges in school, but as parents, how can we help them better navigate those struggles? Educator and advocate Michelle Love-Day shares practical ways to support kids in their learning—from building a reading culture at home, to seeking out tutoring, to addressing learning disabilities early, to fostering communication with teachers. She also highlights the power of turning to...

Wondering how to successfully launch your grown kids into the world of adulting? Dr. Larry Nelson explains why this generation of emerging adults is unique, what they are up against in their 20s, and how parents can best support them in their transition into adulting. Sign up for The Lisa Show Newsletter! https://share.hsforms.com/10UpGR4rwQXCB8xeHm0wWSAr35f2 Check out Larry's work here: https://f...

Do find your center of self-worth changing—whether that be your career, your kids, your talents, your looks, your friends? You're not alone. We all have to navigate finding our value, especially during times of change. Alison Faulkner of "The Alison Show" and author of "You're Already Awesome" shares ideas on how to rethink your self-worth in a healthier way and how to protect it. Check out Alison...

We're often at a loss for words when speaking to someone who is grieving. We want to say the right thing, but we often end up feeling like we just put our foot in our mouth. And sometimes, we just avoid saying anything at all to avoid any awkwardness. Leanne Friesen, author of "Grieving Room: Making Space for All the Hard Things After Death and Loss," shares several easy, compassionate, and helpfu...

Do you want better interactions with your kids or spouse? Often good relationships require skills that we were never taught in school. In this episode, therapist and relationship coach Dr. Matt Townsend shares 5 skills that can help couples and families connect in the short and long runs. Check out Matt's work on his website: https://www.matttownsend.com/ #betterrelationships #matttownsend #parent...

Hoping to deepen your connections with the people you love? Being vulnerable is a good place to start. Relationship expert Dr. Matt Townsend explains why vulnerability is essential to our relationships, why it's hard for us, and how to do it better. Check out Matt's work on his website: https://www.matttownsend.com/ #Vulnerability #RelationshipAdvice #MakeAConnection #BetterRelationships #MattTown...

Want to improve your relationship with money? Jen Smith of "Frugal Friends" and co-author of "Buy What You Love Without Going Broke" shares advice on how to craft a healthier mindset about money while honing spending habits that reflect what we truly value. Check out Jen's work on her website: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ Check out Jen's work on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fr...

Feeling frustrated by failure? You're not alone. We've all made mistakes, taken wrong turns, and experienced moments when it felt like the rug was pulled out from under us. Courtney Rich from Cake by Courtney knows exactly how that feels. In this episode, Courtney shares some of her most personal struggles and explains how the failures in her life have become essential ingredients in her recipe fo...

Everyone has clutter—whether visible from the front door or crammed into a forbidden drawer out of sight. But if you've ever tried to declutter your space, you know it's only a matter of time before things are feeling messy and disorganized again. Professional organizer and owner of Bee Organized South Valley, Trudy Fegel joins Lisa for a conversation about clutter personality types, and why under...

Do you ever feel like joy is out of reach when you’re going through something hard? Amber Jackson, creator of the "Enjoying Holland" Instagram account, shares her experiences with mothering a special needs child, navigating divorce, facing the death of a spouse, and raising four kids as a single mother. Amber explains that joy is not a place but a process that is available to everyone. Check out A...

Do you find yourself making goals every year only to find that you give up on them? You're not alone. Mario Pereyra from the Sorensen Center of Moral and Ethical Leadership says that if we can learn to think, talk, and act like a goal coach for others, we'll find that we can coach ourselves through our own goals with much better outcomes. Check out the Sorensen center at their website: https://sor...