The Second Steps; How to get unstuck and achieve your goals!

This episode is about challenging yourself to do something that makes you uncomfortable. There is something really powerful about doing something out of your comfort zone that builds self confidence. There is a real sense of achievement when you accomplish something you didn`t think you could do! You can email us at secondstepspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to her your story about taking a secon...

When faced with a challenging situation you can prepare for the worst while hoping for the best. Attitude and foresight are skills that we can choose to cultivate. We would love to have you email us at secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

We often have good intentions about wanting to eat better, exercise more or go to bed earlier. In this episode we talked about how to begin to make mindfulness a part of your life. Once we name what we want to do the second step is to start with a small behavior that is easy to incorporate into your life. We would love to hear your story and you can email us at secondstepspodcast@gmail.com. 

Sometimes it is hard to understand other people; Why are they attached to something that looks like trash to us?  When we seek to understand what the meaning is to them we may uncover rich memories. In this episode we discuss the treasures of memories embedded in what may appear to others as old furniture that is not worth keeping. We would love to hear your stories and you are welcome to ema...

Anger and frustration are common emotions and it is often hard to determine what to do with these feelings. Anger may inform us that something is not okay and sharing this feeling in a constructive manner can transform it into a powerful force for the good.  We would love to hear from you and you are welcome to email us at secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss the difference between grief and trauma, and the importance of self-care in traumatic times. We need to take care of ourselves in order to show up for ourselves and others even when it seems hard.

It is really hard to hear about the horrific events happening in distant parts of the world. Our hearts break for those who are suffering! But even in difficult times there are always hero's that emerge. We can be inspired by these hero's! We all have gifts and talents that we can use to be of service, and when we feel called to serve we can find ways to make a difference.

So often we forget how far we have come and need the feedback from others to point out what we have accomplished. Recognizing our progress enables us to feel more confident which builds resilience and re-energizes us to take the next step. We believe that stories are powerful and can inspire others; We would love to hear your story at secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

This episode is about how despairing life can feel at times. The Second Step is "how can I be a force for good?" There is always a choice about how we show up in the world. There is usually some small action we can take and we can always send a loving wish or prayer to those in need. 

This short episode discusses three great second steps that have emerged during COVID times; Being intentional about how we make decisions, looking for silver linings, and remembering we are all in this together. Please email us at secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

It is so easy to see people with differing views as "bad" and "terrible". Sometimes the second step is to step back, breathe and remember it is important to treat people with respect even when we strongly disagree with them. It is when we work together that we can begin to solve problems. Please email us at secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

Rachel talks about how she was able to get through an illness by practicing mindfulness and prayer; A second step is to choose the attitude you bring to illness or a vacation.

New years resolutions are often seen as an all or none change for the new year. In this episode we talk about choosing a more flexible approach to news years resolutions that takes into consideration the importance of gradual improvement and grace when "life happens" and our goals need to change. You can email us at the secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

Relationships with people are precious, but so often do we take them for granted? The second step may be to savor everyone who is currently in your life and remembering to appreciate them right now. We would love you to email us with your story at secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

This episode is about those times in life when you don't see the black ice ahead and suddenly feel like you have hit a wall. We would love you to email us at secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

People just like electronics need to unplug so we can refresh. So often we get stuck in an emotion or mind set that is not helpful. Life the computer that keeps circling we can do the same thing; our emotions can get triggered and we need to find a way to calm our nervous system so we can see things clearly again. You can email us at the secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

When you are feeling angry with someone it can be really hard to let go of these difficult feelings. This episode discusses some of the steps involved in forgiving.  We invite you to email us with your story at secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

When you are feeling too busy, maybe a little burnt out the second step is take time in nature, and connect with people. Nature, exercise and connection with people are natural antidepressants and if you practice them regularly you will be refreshed regularly and your productivity will likely  increase. Often we feel too busy to take the time to get outside, or take some down time, but this genera...

It is so easy to overlook some of the little things in life that we may take for granted. This episode talks about how a second step may be to take notice of the little things you may take for granted and spend a mindful moment appreciating them. Email us with your story of a second step at secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

Connecting with others is vital for humans, but it does require time. Often the extra time and care you share with others is deeply rewarding. Although at times it is necessary to say no; connecting to others with a loving heart builds a positive reciprocal relationship. We would love to hear your story of a second step you took at secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

Cognitive behavioral therapy involves challenging thoughts and brainstorming more hopeful possibilities. Spiritual CBT replaces unhelpful thoughts with spiritual and religious beliefs. Spirituality and religion are integral to many peoples lives and a second step to shifting out of negative mind sets can be to identify spiritual beliefs that are encouraging and true to We would love you to email u...

A project or family ritual can be a blessing or a curse.  If we approach it with a sense of "it needs to be perfect" and "I have to do it all myself" it quickly becomes a curse.  The Second steps which could also be considered the "Secret Ingredients" to turning it into a blessing are; 1. Let go of perfectionism and expectations. 2. Work as a team. These secret ingredient turn your project into an...

Hearing someone`s story enables us to focus more on the commonalities between us rather than the differences; When we see that we are more alike than different we are able to let go of judgments. Connecting through story can lead to several positive steps including; supporting each other, appreciating our own circumstance, and motivating us to reach out and assist others. We would love you to emai...

This episode discusses self-compassion which involves treating ourselves with as much kindness and compassion as we would a friend. Studies show this is more effective in motivating us than being critical or hard on ourselves. We would love you to email us with your story at secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

This podcast is about discerning what your unique second step is. Too big of a step will feel overwhelming, but it only takes one small step to get unstuck! We would love you to email us with your story at secondstepspodcast@gmail.com