This Life or Something Better

In every situation of your life - the joyful, the painful, and the in-between - there's one thing in common: you. In this episode, Priscilla explores the deeper meaning of accountability and how every experience, relationship, and outcome mirrors something within us. Through a personal story of repeating relationship patterns, she reveals how recognizing your own role in the cycle becomes the key...

In this episode of This Life or Something Better , Priscilla invites you to pause and reflect on one powerful question: What truly matters most in your life? Through a heartfelt and deeply personal story about a loved one's journey with cognitive decline, Priscilla shares how easy it is to get caught up in the noise of "shoulds," "have-tos," and constant distraction, until life reminds us how prec...

In this episode of This Life or Something Better , Priscilla explores how our emotions shape the stories we live, and how to stop letting them run the show. From childhood monsters under the bed to adult fears about rejection, security, and identity, emotions are often misunderstood as enemies when they're really messengers. You'll learn how the cycle of event, meaning, belief, identity plays out...

We all know what it feels like to face risk - the racing thoughts, the "what ifs," the temptation to stay safe. And we all know the thrill of reward when things finally work out. But what if the real reward isn't at the end of the journey, it's who you become in the process? In this episode of This Life or Something Better , Priscilla explores the neuroscience of risk and reward, including Steven...

What is the most important relationship you'll ever have? In this episode of This Life or Something Better , Priscilla Bengtson reveals the answer: the relationship you have with yourself. Through stories, insights, and gentle guidance, Priscilla explores how past experiences and old beliefs quietly become our identity, shaping the way we see and treat ourselves. She invites listeners to notice wh...

Have you ever felt like the world is not cooperating with you? Maybe, you have been too busy attending to everyone else's need instead of your own. The people pleaser in you is leaking all your energy out into the world and you are exhausted. This is a sign that you are leaking your Personal Power. In this episode, Priscilla talks about Personal Power and how to maintain it. She talks about Person...

We all get attached whether to people, outcomes, money, routines, or identities. But what happens when those attachments start to define our worth, our safety, or our success? In this episode of This Life or Something Better , Priscilla explores the hidden ways attachment can keep us stuck emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. From the fear of losing a loved one, to the pressure of maintaining a...

What do you do when caring for your parent reopens every wound you thought had healed? In this episode of This Life or Something Better , we're diving into the complicated, emotional space where caregiving and old family roles collide. You may be the one driving to appointments, making medical decisions, showing up day after day, and still being treated like the problem. And that's not just exhaus...

Are your habits rooted in alignment or just a reward for following the rules? In this episode of This Life or Something Better, Priscilla unpacks the hidden ways we sabotage consistency by turning healthy choices into conditional rewards. From "dessert comes after dinner" to "I earned this splurge," we often rely on rules and incentives that disconnect us from our values. If your habits keep slipp...

When life doesn't go according to plan, do you double down on control or lean into flexibility? In this episode, Priscilla invites you to rewrite the unspoken rules you've been living by and create space for a more present, adaptable, and self-honoring life. You'll learn five practical steps to shift from pressure to grace, including how to: Identify and release outdated internal rules Practice mi...

You might not even realize you're doing it. You're making smart choices, being responsible, staying practical, and yet, something feels like it's missing. You're not losing, exactly, but you're not winning either. In this episode of  This Life or Something Better , I'm asking you to consider a quiet but powerful question:   Are you playing to win, or just trying not to lose? This isn't about ambit...

What if life wasn't meant to be a constant struggle? In this episode of This Life or Something Better , I'm inviting you to question one of the most deeply held beliefs we carry: that life has to be hard in order to be meaningful. We've been taught that growth only comes through pain, that hustle equals worth, and that ease is something we earn after everything else is done. But what if ease was a...

In a world that celebrates busyness and constant doing, it can be easy to lose touch with what truly matters. We fill our calendars, chase productivity, and confuse motion with meaning, only to find ourselves depleted and disconnected. In this episode of This Life or Something Better , Priscilla explores what it means to create more space in your life - mentally, emotionally, physically, and energ...

Do you ever feel like you're trying to do everything, but finishing nothing ? In this episode of This Life or Something Better , we're diving into the sneaky pattern of shiny object syndrome - where distractions dress up as opportunities and keep you spinning in circles. Priscilla unpacks the difference between being interested in something and being committed to it, and offers practical tools to...

Have you ever caught yourself waiting - waiting for a sign, someone's approval, or the "right" moment - to make a change or finally be yourself? In this episode of This Life or Something Better , we dive into the unconscious pattern many of us carry from childhood: asking for permission before we act. Whether it's in relationships, career, or the way we express ourselves, this habit of seeking app...

Today's episode is a topic that I think every one of us has struggled with at one time or another - The Illusion of Control. While we may like our life to be in some order, control is another level of that. It is often based in fear and lack of psychological safety. When we feel out of control, we either react or we acquiesce. In those moments we are not allowing our authentic self to be seen, fel...

When we make big life changes, our minds tend to focus on everything we're leaving behind instead of what we're stepping into. Even when the change is positive, starting a new career, leaving a toxic relationship, prioritizing our well-being, there's often a pull to mourn what's ending instead of celebrating what's beginning. In this episode, we're diving into why we do this, what it costs us, and...

Think about all the unfinished business in your life - projects, uncomfortable conversations or even simple tasks. There is a reason we put things off. In the moment, avoidance feels like relief. However, that relief is only temporary. Over time, what we avoid lingers, adding weight to our minds, creating stress and keeping us stuck. In this episode, Priscilla addresses the topic of unfinished bus...

What if you approached your life with a Beginner's Mind? What if you could admit to yourself that you don't know anything? A beginner's mind is about approaching life as if it's brand new, even when you've been there before. It's seeing familiar situations, relationships or challenges through a lens of curiosity, not assumption When we allow ourselves to explore with that openness, we make room fo...

Welcome to Season 4 of This Life or Something Better ! 2025 is here, and it's not just another year—it's the year of transition and transformation . This is your time to step into the life you've always dreamed of, to break free from what's holding you back, and to reach for your something better . This season, we're taking a deep dive into the heart of transformation with a powerful new framework...

In the final episode of our 24 in 2024 challenge, we dive into the power of habits as the cornerstone of health and wellness. Priscilla explores how habits shape our lives, from the small, seemingly insignificant routines to the transformative identity shifts that bring us closer to our goals. Drawing from personal stories, lessons from thought leaders, and actionable insights, this episode will i...

We are in the final topic of the 24 in 2024 Challenge with a special focus on health and wellness as we near the year's end. This episode will cover the importance of setting personal goals beyond just New Year's resolutions, the evolution of fitness, and the significance of starting small in your fitness journey to achieve bigger results. We'll discuss making your health and wellness plan a 24/7...

In today's episode of This Life or Something Better, we dive into creating a conscious family life. We explore how holding onto outdated family dynamics can impact future generations and emphasize the importance of understanding each family member's unique journey. I discuss guiding children with love and support while respecting their free will. We cover the influences of biological and adopted f...

We were all souls prior to coming into the human experience. As we came into being human, we had to rely on others to help us navigate our life. This process goes on well into our teens and it creates who we are as a human. Sometimes this primal family we were born into works out, and other times it doesn't. Either way, the primal family is the place where we set a foundation of learning for ourse...

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the 10th topic of our 24 in 2024 challenge: finding satisfaction in love relationships. We're exploring the intricacies of entering, maintaining, and exiting relationships, and how our personal expectations—shaped by beliefs, society, and media—play a crucial role. We'll discuss some famous film quotes that shed light on vulnerability and completeness, qu...