Working on Amazing

When life turns upside down — through divorce, loss, job changes, or unexpected transitions — it can feel like everything is happening to us. In today’s episode, we unpack Stephen Covey’s powerful 90/10 Rule: 10% of life is what happens to us, and 90% is how we respond . This doesn’t mean minimizing pain or pretending hard things don’t hurt. It means recognizing that even in the middle of grief, u...

When life changes suddenly, finances are often the last thing we feel emotionally ready to deal with - but they are one of the most important areas to tend to. In this episode we are talking about financial housekeeping: the practical, often overlooked tasks that help protect you, reduce stress and create stability as you start over. Please understand, this isn't about becoming a financial ex...

As we close out 2025, it’s time to pause and reflect. What went well this year? What didn’t go as planned? What lessons did we learn along the way? In this final episode of the year, let's take an honest look back at the past twelve months—celebrating growth, acknowledging challenges, and identifying what needs to change. Together, we’ll explore how reflection can lead to renewal and how to s...

Sometimes the simplest things can make a biggest difference like kindness. Whether it’s Christmas or any ordinary Tuesday, random acts of kindness can shift our perspective, lift our mood, and remind us that we still have something to give — no matter what season of life we’re in. Let's talk about practical ideas for spreading joy to others — even when you’re the one who could use some joy yo...

If Christmas doesn't feel wonderful - if you are just ready for the whole season to be done and over with - you are not alone. Grief, heartbreak, disappointment and sadness all feel heightened in contrast to the joy and merriment around us this time of year. If you feel like you are in a dark place this Christmas, then this is the episode for you. Light overcoming darkness is what the Christm...

Have you ever heard the scripture that says God is close to the broken hearted? It's comforting until you actually feel that way. In the middle of our pain we rarely feel close to God. We feel lonely. How do we line up the truth of the scripture with the reality of what we feel? Let's talk about that.

It's important to take a moment - to look back and  reflect on this past year - what worked? What didn't? What kind of woman do you want to become? Knowing the answers to these questions help shape our goals for the new year. I'm not talking about making crazy over the top unattainable goals. I'm talking about making realistic, doable goals that move you in the direction of an...

It's not easy to get things done when you are overwhelmed. We tend to put things off when we're sad or down. But the reality is life doesn't stop when we're struggling and there are some adulting tasks that have to be taken care of regardless of how upset we are. Time management for the overwhelmed heart offers gentle, simple solutions for getting the necessary things done. 

It's easy to remember when things were different. It doesn't take much to remember the past when the Thanksgiving table was full and laughter was in the air. In a society that celebrates more - we can feel like a failure when we have less. Let's shift our focus this Thanksgiving - instead of looking back on the way things used to be or comparing ourselves to others - let's focu...

Do you view your body as a project - something to be fixed? Or do you view it as something to be loved and cared for? Changing our mindset on how we view ourselves and our bodies is a major key to not only a healthier lifestyle but also to emotional healing. Today I talk about practical ways to truly nurture your body.

Christmas and Thanksgiving are such a wonderful time of year. That is unless you are in the middle of change - in the middle of loss - in the middle of a truly difficult season. Then the holidays are just a painful reminder of they way things used to be. Knowing that the upcoming weeks and months can be an emotional minefield - lets talk about how to navigate it. How to handle the changes. Let&apo...

What we focus on matters. If we focus on the negative things that have happened we end up in a negative mood. If we focus on positive things like gratitude our mood shifts in a more forward direction. We have to make the conscious choice - we have to choose what we are going to focus on. Let's stop ruminating on the negative events of our past - let's redirect our thoughts to something w...

Negative things happen. Sometimes big, horrible, traumatic things. It can be hard to move past them. How do we rebuild an amazing life when something so big and so negative is right there in our past? How do we begin to change the negative thing that happened into something positive? Is that even possible? I have 6 tips to get you started.

It's time to start thinking about your Christmas budget. And not just the numbers - what about the emotional side to why we are drawn to spend more? Today we talk about giving gifts of real value - not necessarily high cost. 

Your brain creates chemicals that help regulate your mood, your happiness and over all sense of well being. It's helpful to know not only which chemicals do what, but more importantly what we can do to help our brains produce more of these chemicals. Some people might call it a happiness hack. But it's really just the science of how your brain works. Small simple steps can make a big dif...

Have you ever caught yourself in a mental loop, replaying a negative conversation or event? Sometimes we relive harsh comments or bad experiences and the result isn't positive - as a matter of fact we feel worse for it. It's pretty common, we tend to hold on to negative things. However, if we look at these events through the analogy of clutter it's easy to see we don't need the...

Some times life gets tough. Bad things happen and we shift to survival mode. Once the noise and chaos has cleared and we look up often times we find that we are alone. Friendships have drifted - life has moved on. When this happens how do you meet new people, how do you find friends in adulthood? Today I brainstorm a few ideas for places to start when you want to meet new people.

A Glimmer is the opposite of a Trigger.  We know what it means to be triggered - when we are flooded with negative emotions unexpectedly. So then a Glimmer is when something good happens and makes us smile. Sometimes it's really small - tiny even.  A warm cup of coffee - a beautiful sunset. Can we teach ourselves to take the time to appreciate and acknowledge the good things, even when they a...

In order to succeed with money it's important to understand the basics. What is a money market account? Is that better than a CD? What is a HELOC? Should you have one? Understanding the basics is an important step to winning with money.

How we see ourselves is SO important - so many of our behaviors and life choices flow from how we identify ourselves. It is a foundational element of who we are. Yet far too often we allow others carless words and negative circumstances to shape our identity without even thinking about it. Let's take a look at how we see ourselves and how the beliefs we hold about ourselves affect our behavio...

Have you ever had something happen that seemed ordinary to everyone else but it set you off emotionally? Has a single incident ever flooded you with so many emotions it was hard to breath? Maybe it was a text, an email, a song on the radio - one minute you're fine the next you aren't. Suddenly you are swept away in powerful negative emotions. What do you do in moments like that? How do y...

Saving money can be hard. And even beyond it being difficult, we aren't all the same - some people get a steady pay check while others who might work on commission get paid on a variable time frame. There just isn't a one size fits all approach to saving money. Today I talk about several different methods of saving money - lets talk about different ideas and strategies so you can find on...

How often through out the day do you reach for your phone? How many hours a day do you scroll? It's a real addiction that takes up more time than you might realize. Not only does this habit drain your time, it also has negative effects on your mental health. Today we talk about how to stop the scrolling addiction. Gray Scale mode for the iPhone: Go to Settings Select Accessibility Select Disp...

We often write lists of things we need to do. We check items off as they are completed. This is a very common and necessary practice. But what I'm asking is that you make a list of things that you've checked off. Things that you've accomplished, things that you are proud of, good things. I can't stress enough how important it is to remember the good things. It's so easy to...

It happens to all of us eventually.  Time shows itself visibly on our face and body. While I don't want to be vain, I do want to look my best. Today I talk about 4 things I use to help reduce the signs of aging that are more natural, simple and don't cost a fortune.