The Soul Goals

Send us Fan Mail We all know that putting pen to paper is more than just a creative outlet…it can be a powerful tool for emotional healing and self-reflection. But how does it really work? And why is journaling so effective when it comes to mental health?  This week, Dixi and I explore the concept of bubble journaling and share our personal experiences surrounding this process as a mental health p...

Send us Fan Mail Soul Goal #15: WATER WORLD We all know that drinking water is essential for life, but when it comes to actually doing it, it can feel like a chore. Why is something so simple sometimes so difficult to stick to?  Let’s talk about it! Everyone has a story, and every story matters; let's make our stories count! Support the show Thank you for lending your time to The Soul Goals t...

Send us Fan Mail Soul Goal #14: LET THE BEAT DROP Whether you're at a party, in your car, or even in your bedroom with headphones on, we all know the feeling when THAT song plays!  It can be a spark from our past, something we just heard, or a brand new beat that strikes us..  Regardless, it’s freeing! This isn’t just about music.  There’s a deeper metaphor here, too, one that speaks to the w...

Send us Fan Mail Soul Goal #13: FEED YOUR SOUL Ever find yourself hesitant to try something new on the menu? Or find yourself wanting to make something spectacular that you just saw on the Food Network in your own home (but worried that you might totally wreck your kitchen?  ) Listen in as Dixi and I dive into the exciting (and sometimes nerve-wracking) process of trying something new! We often th...

Send us Fan Mail Soul Goal #12: DONATION NATION The transformative power of giving:  It involves the entire system including the donor, the recipient, and the broad impact that giving has!  Tune in as Dixi and I  discuss how small, meaningful contributions can create lasting change for both the giver AND the receiver!  Let’s build a stronger community and a more connected world!   Everyone has a s...

Send us Fan Mail Soul Goal #11: NAMASTE' Yoga, yoga, YOGA!  There was definitely a time when I thought “nah, this really isn’t for me, why do I care about stretching, about breath work, about slowing down?  Like how is that going to help me speed up?” Truth?  Finding space in both our bodies and our schedules even for a few minutes each day can be a game-changer for new opportunities.  Plus y...

Send us Fan Mail Soul Goal #10: WALK IT OUT Feeling overwhelmed? Take a walk! Feeling anxious? Take a walk! Feeling stressed? Yep, you guessed it, Take a walk! Big emotions and feelings can actually be moved by moving!  More than just a physical benefit for our muscles, walking can shift perspectives and outlooks, a total win for mental health.   Check out Dixi’s and my step counts and what we unc...

Send us Fan Mail Soul Goal #9: DUMP THE VENT Taking on this week with an eager and enthusiastic outlook, Dixi and I grabbed a 24 hour period to cease from all complaining and venting…wooooo-eeeee, can we just talk about this one, folks?   When complaints become habitual and venting becomes a regular occurrence, we sacrifice the goodness of the moments we experience.  And although we knew it was go...

Send us Fan Mail Soul Goal #8: GROUNDING I remember telling a friend months ago that I was having a hard time really cracking my anxiety issues that just wouldn’t loosen up even after applying my tried-and-true therapy tools and techniques.  Her advice?  Grounding! I felt like the biggest piece of granola on the planet that afternoon as I walked around in my front yard, barefooted, with traffic pa...

Send us Fan Mail Soul Goal #7: BACK TO SCHOOL There’s nothing like flipping through the pages of a great book, am I right?  But sadly, in our hustle culture, we tend to exchange the time we might have to sit and read a few pages into other on-the-go moves instead. This week’s opportunity for uncovering your soul goals is committing to read 5 pages of a book, any book (or even multiple books if you...

Send us Fan Mail Soul Goal #6: POST UP "I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.”   - Dr. Maya Angelou Encouragement can be such a game-changer.  Even on our best days, we can all use a lift!  This week’s challenge found Dixi and I dropping post-it notes around our community, leaving messages behind for others to find.  What a fun week! You matter… Y...

Send us Fan Mail Soul Goal #5: DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT Social media can be an extremely slippery slope for all of us.  There’s points of comparison, inaccurate tellings, and judgements made regularly on all the platforms.  Much of it has to do with our own insecurities and fears whether we want to admit it or not.  And as I type this text, I’m reminded of my own insecurities and fears, too, as thi...

Send us Fan Mail Soul Goal #4: EMPTY THE CONTAINER "You don't have to control your thoughts; you just have to stop letting them control you.”  But where do you begin understanding what your thoughts are even doing to you?  Are they building you or breaking you?  And how do you separate yourself from being wrapped up in self-talk that is defeating and allowing old patterns to replay in yo...

Send us Fan Mail Soul Goal #3: LET'S GET PHYSICAL “One day or day one?” said former guest Joe Dubin.  It’s so true though!  Making that choice can shape the path of your world so dramatically.  How do you move through your day?  Is it shaped with stagnancy or are you giving your body and mind the best possible opportunities to be fluid, efficient, and productive?   This week, Dixi and I discu...

Send us Fan Mail Soul Goal #2: MAKE YOUR BED Former Navy Seal and Admiral William H. McRaven said it best:  “If you make your bed every morning, you will have accomplished the first task of the day.  It will give you a small sense of pride, and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another.”  Making our beds is easily overlooked and underrated but STRONGLY suggested by Dixi and...

Send us Fan Mail Soul Goal #1: PAY IT FORWARD How we live truly matters to how we grow in our faith, in our purpose, and in our communities.  Paying it forward is one way to develop a sincere love of life and to help us uncover a deeper sense of the brilliant gifts that we bring to this world. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear how Dixi and I took on the pay it forward challenge and what it me...

Send us Fan Mail O N E  Y E A R, y’all!   What a blessing the past 52 weeks have been!  Getting to sit with some of the bravest Souls ever, being witness to their stories of challenge and obstacles as well as faith and vulnerability, it’s all been such a gift Year two is just around the corner and I’m excited to bring a fun and informative twist to each week, complete with some special cohosts alo...

Send us Fan Mail Anna Kate lived by the idea that she wasn’t supposed to struggle.  Her home life and family were loving and supportive.  She was provided for and respected as the beautiful young lady and athlete that she was.  But what she lived on the inside was a much different snapshot than the outside world ever had a chance to view. A senior beach volleyball athlete at Austin Peay State Univ...

Send us Fan Mail “I made plans and God laughed at them!” Amanda remarks as she looks back over the past 3 years in college as a student athlete.  But honestly, this motto extends back much earlier than her college years. Near-and-dear to my heart, I’ve had the privilege of being a passenger alongside Amanda in her young 21 years as her Mom.  The journey she travelled to become a student athlete at...

Send us Fan Mail Stevie G is the definition of a true competitor.  His drive and dedication to his family and friends along with his faith are two of the main pieces that kept him on his path, clean and sober for 31 years.  For a number of years, Steve’s addiction was hidden behind a high-functioning attitude, covering his issues while he continued relationships and work life, knowing underneath t...

Send us Fan Mail With a passion to teach and a heart to serve, Rob Long has been involved in athletics for a number of years in both playing, coaching, and guiding others in their journey.  His youth found him supported and uplifted by a family that knew the value of hard work and exploring life to the fullest.  It made complete sense for this former collegiate football and indoor volleyball playe...

Send us Fan Mail Being a skilled psychotherapist, Tammy has been witness to many people’s obstacles and hardships.  But along the way, Tammy ignored her own needs in order to help others heal first.  She recalls feeling disconnected and isolated in her own skin as a teenager, beginning patterns of addictive coping mechanisms while still operating as a functioning  individual. Healing her own life...

Send us Fan Mail Just like any collegiate student athlete, Jonathan Curran’s time as a D1 golfer at St. Mary’s College of California brought rewarding experiences and opportunities.  But it also brought mental health struggles that would change the course of his life and direction. Beginning as a baseball player dedicated to his sport, Jonathan’s move to golf as a high school freshman was one that...

Send us Fan Mail Growing up in the Philippines, volleyball coach Cathy Cram was well loved and made the most of the humble opportunities she had.  Hard work was never something she shied away from and she dove head first in to everything she loved.  For Cathy, volleyball was one of those quick-developing passions as she began playing as a barely 5 foot outside hitter on a concrete court in her hom...

Send us Fan Mail As new parents, Mandy and her husband’s worlds were turned upside down when she received news of her breast cancer diagnosis.  Having a toddler to take care of as well as managing her own health made for a difficult balance.  The path Mandy followed was filled with challenges and began initially when she was told that what she had discovered wasn’t anything to worry about.  But Ma...