The Living on Purpose Podcast

Today's topic might not come naturally to you, it definitely doesn't for me. We are conditioned to focus on our weaknesses - flaws in our body, our outlook, or even the way we show up in the world. But let me tell you Sis, if you get clear on what you're damn good at, you can change the world! I challenge you to give yourself more love and compassion and to lean into the strengths that make you th...

Are you looking to make a career change in your life? Or maybe you are just struggling with feeling fulfilled? On today's show I bring on my college friend and all around inspiring human, Valerie Fuchs, to talk through her massive transition from a decade as a civil engineer to getting into medical school to become a neurologist! Join us as we dive into the important lessons she has learned so far...

Have you ever felt helpless while watching someone you care for deal with anxiety? Or do you suffer through anxiety yourself and wish you had some better ways to cope? If either of these is true for you Sis, you are not alone! On today's show, I welcome the amazing Kelly O'Gara, a passionate mental health counselor at Aspire Health Alliance. She takes us through her top tips for dealing with anxie...

On today's episode I'm celebrating 2 very special anniversaries: 1 year of this podcast and 5 years of my coaching practice! I'm taking you through the 4 biggest lessons I've learned in the last 5 years that have helped me reach my goals and some practical ways you can take aligned action toward reaching yours!   I dive into: Why you shouldn't be aiming for perfect timing before taking action on y...

Feeling the burnout from all the worrying - about your family's health, the state of the world, and getting your kids back to school? Today I felt inspired to talk to you about my True to You course and the ways it can help you get on track to a calmer, more peaceful state of mind. I walk you through the 8 week course and arm you with the information you need RIGHT NOW to make the decision to fill...

I am so done with diet culture, Sis! The unrealistic standard of beauty that we see online these days could be holding you back from the happiness you truly deserve. Your weight does NOT dictate your worth! On today's episode, I give you my top 5 tips to find happiness and health in the present moment, sans the scale.  I dive into: The ONE most important question to ask yourself when making a deci...

We are evolving and ever-changing creatures, so why aren't our goals? It's easy to get stuck in the pursuit of one dream and one reality, but if we allow ourselves the ability to pivot that vision to meet the changes in our lives - we could find, not only success, but a meaningful life led with purpose! On today's episode, I share how powerful the permission to change our minds really is and how y...

We've ALL been through tough times at some point in our lives. But they don't have to hold us back; they can help us thrive! On today's episode, I get vulnerable and share a profound insight I had recently that helped me get clear on how the biggest struggle from my past helped me adapt easily to quarantine life and how your past circumstances can help you navigate the present too!   I get into: T...

Are you putting off a hard conversation? Are you struggling to effectively communicate your needs, especially during these unprecedented times of video calls and rampant email conversations? Communication is key, Sis! In today's episode, I dig into some difficult conversations that I've had recently and how I worked through my own communication blocks to reach out and resolve the issues. We get in...

Too often, as women, we sacrifice our own needs to avoid confrontation or rocking the boat, or simply to be polite. On today's episode, I share 3 family stories that remind me of why it's so important to take the initiative and stand up for yourself. We don't have to shrink or undermine our goals, dreams and values to pacify someone else. Let's ask for what we want!    I get into: The big way I dr...

Are you exhausted from grinding it out to meet your goals? Have you ever thought about where your idea of success comes from? Did you create it, or did it come from someone else's idea of success? Today I'm sharing with you a recent conversation I had with a colleague about success, the moment I realized just how much my definition of success has changed over the years (for the better!), and how y...

I don't know about you, sis, but I had to put social media down for a bit recently because of the constant misalignment in values I'm seeing. Now more than ever, our values are being tested so for today's solo episode I want to reflect on values. Understanding the difference between aspirational and practiced values and how to close the gap in between will help us make better decisions; ones based...

Let's get crystal clear sis, control is an illusion and we are not guaranteed another day, right? In today's episode, I share the lessons I'm learning in 2020 and how procrastination and fear hold us back from what we truly want. If you're ready to start fulfilling your dreams then ask yourself - What's holding me back? What is in the way? What's the worst that could happen?   To book a coaching c...

Amid the pandemic, the murder of George Floyd, and the recent Black Lives Matter protests, you may be feeling like you want to help somehow but you aren't sure what to do or where to start. In today's episode, I'm sharing with you some of the actions I've taken to start making a difference in my community, and suggestions for ways you can start thinking outside the box to make a difference (big or...

If you've been feeling kind of "off" lately, or kind of in a funk… sis, you're not alone. These are funky times, for sure. After being quarantined for over 10 weeks now and realizing I've had zero in-person social engagement outside of my immediate family (like so many of us have lately,) I realized the funk has really crept in for me, too. My kids know it, my husband knows it, and maybe even a bu...

Are you feeling paralyzed by the critics? Do they have you questioning yourself, your why, your purpose? In this episode, I will be sharing a personal story where my project and my purpose was challenged on social media and talk through the anger, the reaction, the inspirational quotes that revived me, and how "You can't please everyone." We will chat about: Solid steps to stand strong in the face...

Do you feel like you're just going with the flow? Do you feel stuck or trapped, especially in this quarantined world? Now is the time to ask yourself, "what if?" You have an opportunity during these unprecedented times to ask, "what are you going to keep, post quarantine, and what you are going to change?" In this episode, I will share with you a few struggles I have encountered in my life and the...

Unexpected change, a theme that is playing out in all of our lives right now. We have to work together to protect and support one another. And although the crisis might make it feel improbable, what if now is the time to ask ourselves, how will you stay focused and true with integrity and honesty? In this episode, I sit with restaurant owners, Libby and Jonathan, and discuss the early stages of qu...

Working from home is a dream, quarantine is not so bad, I get to spend more time with the people I love . YES! But, make no mistake sis, it's not going to be easy. In this episode, I am taking you through six simple and relaxing tips to help prioritize YOU. Let's put your oxygen mask on first and get you prepared to take care of yourself so you are able to support the important people in your life...

Have you been feeling scared, restless, helpless? Maybe you hear a voice in your head that says, I want to do more. Amidst the chaos of the world right now, I am here to tell you that opportunities STILL abound. We can still have an impact.  In today's episode I will go through some tips to move you out of your anxiety and into action, whatever that might mean for you. And we will talk about how I...

Our world is practicing "social distancing," we are staying in our homes and protecting our bodies so that we can protect others. And although this helps keep us as safe as possible from the virus, it can lead to us distancing ourselves from the things that ultimately keep us happy.  In today's episode I'm sharing SIX tips that I'm using to stay physically AND mentally well during this difficult t...

Living just outside of Seattle, our family has been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak for several weeks already. But no matter where you live, the changes we are experiencing from increasing school closures and social distancing will have an effect on your day to day life and relationships.    In today's episode I'm sharing how my husband, Tom, and I are using the lessons we've learned in over a y...

If you've been struggling to make investing in yourself a priority or are just unsure how to do it, you aren't alone, sister. In today's episode I'm digging into a topic that has been on my heart recently: several ways you can invest in yourself both monetarily and in ways that don't cost you a dime so that you can fill your cup and level up your life.   Today I'm diving into: Big and small ways y...

One of the most traumatic moments of my life was my panic attack in 2015, and it also led to my deepest awakening. In this episode, I'm sharing with you all about how this girl who hustled happily dealt with a diagnosis of panic disorder and anxiety and learned to embrace the process of therapy, slowing down and personal growth.   In today's episode I'm sharing: My path from my panic attack to now...

Nothing is guaranteed. Instead of waiting for the "right" time, sometimes we just need to trust that it's going to work out and go for those goals and dreams. In today's episode, I'm talking to my own podcast producer, Kim DiFillippo, about her own journey towards living on purpose as she left her successful career in medicine to start her own business working from home and has followed her inner...