The Way You Show Up

In the next few episodes, we will be switching things up! Starting today, I will be answering your questions about attraction. In this episode, I share my answers to Phil's question about physical attraction: "I've always been very active, and my wife and I used to run together and work out together quite a bit. I'm currently in a season of life where I feel I honestly have zer...

Have you ever struggled with not feeling good enough? Most times when we're doing something of importance - pursuing a dream, starting a new job, becoming a parent - we feel so unqualified at the outset. Rather than trying to fight off the feeling, Ella Lucas-Averett shares how to embrace that feeling and use it to accomplish the most daunting of tasks. If you're feeling fearful about st...

When times get difficult, have you found it challenging to have courage? In this episode, Margie Warrell shares what to do when things are difficult and you're scared. Tune in to hear practical things to do to move forward and have courage in your lives even when life is feeling uncertain. Learn how to start changing your mental state to increase your courage to  live a courageous life. Gain...

Have you ever tried to encourage those in your life to work on becoming the best they can be only to come across like you don't accept them for exactly who they are right now? In this episode, I share how to motivate those you love without seeming pushy or forceful. I'll share what I have found most helpful in getting the people in your life to work on themselves. Learn how to ultimately...

Has something ever caused you to feel triggered into a fearful or angry state? Do you feel like you have a hard time understanding what emotions you feel or how to respond to them? In this episode, we are continuing our discussion of polyvagal theory - which is essentially the science of how people connect and respond to danger. Polyvagal theory affects us every moment of every day. It helps us un...

Has something ever caused you to feel triggered into a fearful or angry state? Do you feel like you have a hard time understanding what emotions you feel or how to respond to them? In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into polyvagal theory - which is essentially the science of how people connect and respond to danger. Polyvagal theory affects us every moment of every day. It helps us underst...

What is trauma? How can you overcome it? Trauma comes in many different forms such as relational, emotional, societal, environmental, and more. Whether you have experienced trauma or not, it is important for all of us to understand. In this episode, Dr. Karol Darsa shares how to interact and show empathy with those who are struggling with traumatic experiences. If you  are trying to overcome traum...

Today we are talking all about relationships and mental health. Being successful, having successful relationships, and loving relationships all begins with being seen. In this episode, Jadell Lee and I discuss key ways to be seen and improve your mental health. Jadell Lee shares his struggles with mental health, how he overcame those struggle, and key tips to where leadership begins. If you are ye...

Today, I am talking with Christa Biegler about fasting. It seems everyone is talking about fasting recently - intermittent fasting, multiple day fasting, bone broth fasting, etc. Today we are going back to the basics about fasting. Tune in to learn why people should fast, if everybody should fast, and how to fast in a healthy way. *The NEW PIES University Course is finally here, Your Best Self: A...

More songs, movies, and books have been written about this one thing more than anything else in the world... and that thing is love. Love is what drives us. However, when you ask people, "What is love?" most people wouldn't know how to describe it. We all know there are different types of love. How can you actually quantify it? In this episode, Dr. Joe Beam and I are getting into th...

If you don't manage your time... then your time will manage you. Now more than ever, it is important for us  to have routines that help us set our intentions of what we want to be focused on every day in our life. That might sound overwhelming, but I'm going to break down my routine to serve as a blueprint for how routine setting works. Listen to today's episode to gain insight to w...

Today, we are talking all about women's health. If you are a woman or someone who has a woman in your life, this podcast will give you insight into better understanding women's hormonal cycles. It is really important for men and women to understand what goes on in women's bodies when their cycle is occurring. Dr. Beth Westie has spent years working with women helping them to better...

Have you ever felt like our culture's view of health can actually lead people to be the most sick they have ever been? In today's episode, hear Brad Davidson share his personal story about rethinking the way we view metabolism and health. We are going to break down health and fitness in a way that is different than you have heard from industry professionals. Learn how health and fitness...

Introverts versus extroverts... Which one is better? We all know there is not one that is better or worse. Although, most of the time in relationships, we act like one is. In today's episode, Kimberly Holmes and her husband Rob Holmes discuss how personality types affect relationships. Listen to this episode to learn different tools to better understand people in relationships. Today's S...

Long gone are the days where getting less sleep was seen as a badge of honor. Research has shown us that sleep is vital for recovering and rejuvenating us. In this episode, Mollie McGlocklin is going to break down how you can get a better night's sleep, some of the key things you need to do, and why you don't need to wait. Now is the time to begin sleeping better. Today’s Speaker - Molli...

" You won't get to where you want to go if you stay where you are." Do you feel like you make resolutions each year but never achieve your goals? In today's episode, I share how you can begin to look forward make your plans and goals, make a change in your daily habits and daily schedule, and know exactly where to focus in order to grow and become the best you that you can be....

2020 is finally coming to a close, and you know what? ... We made it! What a year it has been. In today's episode, we are looking back at the five best podcast moments of 2020 from It Starts With Attraction. I'm also going to be sharing some behind the scenes takes with you. Listen to this episode to hear the top tips offered from this year's podcast. Let's dive in! Today'...

What can make you happier in life? It isn't more money, fame, or success. It's not a perfect body, the best Instagram pictures, or the most followers on any social platform. It's none of the things that we go crazy trying to achieve on a day to day basis. What really can make us happier in our lives, is how grateful we are for what we have. To bring it a little closer to home, it&ap...

Stress isn't just a feeling you feel like you might feel sad or happy. Stress is actually the result of a hormonal change that occurs in your body, especially from cortisol. In today's episode, I am speaking with Christa Biegler, an award-winning dietitian nutritionist. Tune into this episode to gain insight into things you need to start changing immediately in order to decrease your str...

How do you actually take the concept of working on your PIES into stride and start doing it? Today, I am interviewing Kelly, a member of one of my PIES University classes. Kelly has had a year and a half journey of working on her PIES. In this episode, Kelly shares with us what finding out about PIES meant to her, how she started working on her pies, and the difference it has made in her life to a...

I used to think rest was for the lazy. What I ended up experiencing was burnout, adrenal fatigue, complete demotivation, and depression because I had overworked myself. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith has identified 7 different types of rest of which we should be aware. In this PIEScast, she shares how rest in each of those areas works. As I was having this conversation with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, I h...

How would you describe a perfect day? What you think is a perfect day now and a perfect day 20 years from now probably have a lot of similarities. Both of them probably come down to the fact that you want more free time, more joy, less stress, and you want to be doing more of what you love doing and less of what you really don't enjoy doing. Right now you may be sacrificing your ideal day in...

Are you feeling unhappy with your life?   If you feel unmotivated or disheartened, this episode is for you. In today's podcast, learn the four key elements to creating a happier and healthier life.  Learn how to shape your actions and perspectives to align with your goals. Sometimes all that is needed is a change of perspective. Listen to this podcast to hear Dr. Pamela Hays share wisdom abou...

How do you sleep the night before you are about to meet your children for the first time? The answer is... You don't.  We couldn't sleep because we knew our lives were about to fundamentally change. When we started our process of adoption, we had no idea the trials and tribulations we would face and the patience we would learn. It literally changed my life. Going through something your h...

Lust kills love. Porn and sex addiction can wreak havoc in an intimate relationship and it can affect someone personally when they are entrenched in the addiction.  In our culture, it can be easier to chase after lust than to find real love. In this podcast, Nate Larkin shares how he overcame his twenty-year struggle with sexual addiction. Even if you are not struggling with sex addiction, this po...