The Sisterhood of Success

While things may look a little different this holiday season, something that won't change is the fun of giving presents to the people you care about. Jody and Rachel share more than 50 ideas for favorite gifts that will get everyone in the holiday spirit from grandchildren to grandparents...and even your grumpiest Grinch. You will leave this episode with fresh ideas and new traditions in orde...

Women often complain about feeling dismissed or overlooked when sharing ideas or presenting information. International body language expert Carol Kinsey Goman explains how the way we carry ourselves, our expressions, and other subtle cues can either undermine or underscore our competence and confidence. Learn easy tips for "reading the room" to know if people are ready to accept your mes...

Have you ever wondered how working with a professional or personal coach might improve your chances for success? Rachel and Dr. Jody share a real coaching session with guest Lisa Schingen-Sammons. Listen in to our discussion about Lisa's idea for helping people who have gone through a traumatic event, such as sexual assault, avoid the common path of addiction down the road. We help her gain c...

What are you afraid of? What are the things that keep you from taking the next step in life or from enjoying the life you already have? In this episode, Jody and Rachel share some of our biggest fears and break down how we have chosen to face those fears so we can live more boldly without the unnecessary limits we are imposing on ourselves. As a result, we have enriched our lives in real and meani...

Stress and anxiety seem to be universal problems for people these days...finally, something we can all agree on! Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor Dr. Ed Jedlicka (also known as Jody's amazing husband) joins sisters Rachel Lom and Dr. Jody Jedlicka to take a deeper look at your body's response and reaction to stress and ways we can use that knowledge to circumvent the proc...

As young women and men leave home for college this fall, their parents panic, worrying we didn't teach them all the life lessons they need to survive on their own. In this episode, sisters Jody and Rachel share listener advice along with their own guidance and encouragement to help calm parents' fears and prepare these young adults to to gain both independence and maturity. Plus, they di...

Some days, life feels like a series of crazy mishaps and "messy bits" where you put one fire out just to deal with another. The word chaos seems to fit pretty well. Finding humor and joy in the imperfection of it all can help you appreciate your people more fully...both when things are going smoothly and also -- more often -- when they are not! Join us for our conversation with blogger,...

Do you avoid setting big life goals because they just seem unattainable? In this episode, Jody and Rachel talk to Carol Schilling about how she is chipping away at her goal of running a marathon in every state and how the road to reaching that goal has been filled with unexpected blessings and personal growth. https://www.thesisterhoodofsuccess.com/ Support the show

It's easy to get caught up in the busy pace of life and simply switch on "autopilot." But living with more intention and understanding the "why" behind your life choices can mean the difference between enjoying a full and meaningful life or letting life happen to you. Sisters Jody and Rachel welcome Tim Krick from The Intentional Project blog to the show to discuss ways we...

Who do you want to be when you grow up? Are you still trying to figure that out? Jody and Rachel welcome Kerry Geocaris to discuss how to deal with an identity crisis. We explore the idea of finding a new way to think about yourself and your place in the world. After multiple injuries, Kerry had to temporarily abandon her identity as an elite athlete, which led to issues with depression and anxiet...

Do you ever feel like you missed the memo about how life works? Does everyone around you seem to have a bigger car, a better job, a more loving marriage, and more well-adjusted kids? Perhaps the problem is your measuring stick. Jody and Rachel discuss the problems with comparing your life to others and suggest ways to establish your own standards for happiness and success. Continue the conversatio...

Guest Tami Renard-Niles shares easy steps for taking leaps toward self-improvement as efficiently and effectively as possible, especially by using mentors. She says that sometimes getting from Point A to Point B with the most ease and least stress can involve recruiting others who may have already accomplished the things we are still working toward. Together with sisters Rachel and Jody, they unlo...

Sometimes things don’t turn out the way you thought they would. Life is filled with unexpected twists and turns, but changing our thoughts and behaviors can help us navigate these changes successfully. In this episode, our real sister Beth Karpinski is here to give us some tips on what she calls failing gracefully. We like to think of it as an opportunity to re-invent yourself! More information an...

There are so many things that can get in the way of making progress on the things that are important to us. Taking action -- even imperfect action -- is key to achieving your goals. Jody and Rachel discuss reasons we avoid taking action and ways to get out of our own way in order to get where we want to go and achieve the success we're looking for. Show notes and Our Favorite Things can be fo...

More often than not, other people's actions and behavior have nothing to do with you. They are simply responding to the circumstances in their own lives, and you happen to be in their path. In short, it's not about you. This episode explores the idea of giving grace and offering compassion when people hurt your feelings. Support the show

In the podcast's first episode, learn more about real sisters Rachel Lom and Dr. Jody Jedlicka and how they want to share the energy and encouragement from their own family relationships to help bring out the best in all of us. You get to define your own success! Each episode will include a topic for self-improvement or self-reflection, as well as share some of their favorite things that brin...