Is the 8 x 8 water rule legit? In this episode, I'm going to challenge you to take a fresh look on your water intake! Through pregnancy and chemotherapy, I've learned why drinking water is so important for the body. We'll discuss how much water I try to drink on a daily basis and a few tips for reaching that goal every day!
In this episode, I talk with two of my best friends - Patrick and Christy Dux of Nashville, TN. Patrick and Christy were living and working in Las Vegas when their first marriages fell apart - long-term relationships that they both thought would last forever. Little did these two co-workers realize, the pain they individually felt going through their divorces would be the magnet that brought them together to support each other. As years went on, that mutual support evolved into the relationship ...
This week, we're talking about waking up early and how it's changed my personal productivity for the better. I made the commitment years ago that I would wake up before the rest of my house, and I've seen both mental and physical health benefits from my waking up early! In this short episode, I challenge you to give it a try, too.
In this episode, we talk with my dear friend, cheerleader, and business coach, Em Sexton. We talk about Em's experience in the corporate world after college and the incident that lead her to follow her passion resulting in The Flourish Market! If you're unsure what you're doing in life right now - listen to this episode! Whether you're interested in being an entrepreneur or looking for the courage to make a career change, Em's words will inspire a new idea.
In this episode of Monday Motivation, I share seven reasons why you need to find your community for whatever phase of life you're in right now.
Before he was the owner of Fullsteam Brewery in Durham, NC, Sean Lilly Wilson needed life-saving help. His kidneys were declining rapidly after a a life insurance physical confirmed he had FSGS - focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. He found a match in his wife, Carolyn Lilly Wilson. In this episode, we discuss what it's like to be a living organ donor and a recipient of an organ.
Feeling like life is out of control? Like you can't achieve your goals? Your lack of sleep might be there reason...here's one change you can make this week to improve your sleep! Thanks to SleepFoundation.org for providing today's podcast content.
Meet my incredible cousin, Justin Lee (also known as GeekyJustin.com). When Justin came out as a gay man in the 90's, he was a member of the Southern Baptist Church and headed into college. LGBTQ wasn't an acronym back then and people didn't have easy access to resources that could help them (or their families) in coming out. Over the years, he's helped create what he wish he had then. This is the episode where I get to ask my cousin all the questions I didn't ask over the years. Justin and I re...
February 7 was national "Wear Red for Women" day, a movement started by the American Heart Association to bring attention to women's heart health issues. In this quick episode, I challenge you to learn about your own heart health as we dispel some of the myths about heart disease in women.
Renee Chou is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and morning show anchor for WRAL-TV, the NBC affiliate located in Raleigh, North Carolina. As a journalist, she has covered stories from hurricanes to murder trials, but it wasn't until a few years ago to chose to publicly share her most personal journeys navigating the pain of infertility and the grief of miscarriage. Renee also gives suggestions for how we, as a society, can support women who are navigating infertility and pregnancy loss....
Since 2015, Leah Wong Ashburn has served as president of Asheville's Highland Brewing Company. Started by her dad, Oscar Wong, in 1994, Highland was Asheville's first brewery since Prohibition. But even as she took the reigns of the company, Oscar continued to play an active role in various aspects of the brewery. Leah's husband also joined the team, serving in sales and operations roles. In this episode, we break down what life looks like as a female leader in a male-dominated industry while wo...
In 2013, Nation and his wife, Jamie, were living as most 20-somethings. They were figuring out their careers and finding ways to become more involved in the Raleigh community. But on April 22, 2013, the Hahns were attacked in their home and Jamie died as a result of her injuries. Nation's life would be forever changed. In this episode, we talk about how Nation has stared down grief and how he hopes to help others navigate their own grief.
Stephanie Glance, CEO of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, talks about the life work of Kay Yow, the late NC State women's basketball coach. Learn about Coach Yow's life and how she left a legacy of funding research to end all cancers affecting women.
An Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Sharon Delaney McCloud is an author, TEDx speaker, and Olympic Torch Bearer. But, most importantly, she's a mom to three. Her daughter, Macie, passed away in 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. We reflect on Macie's short, but impactful, life and what it's like for a parent to lose a child. Years after losing Macie, Sharon would be diagnosed with breast cancer. She tells us about her own journey and what it's like to face cancer while keeping your day j...
As the 2016 United States Barista Champion, Lem Butler knows the work it takes to perfect a craft. And he's not afraid to tackle a challenge. In 2017, Butler and his business partner, fellow US Barista Champion Kyle Ramage, opened Black & White Coffee Roasters in Wake Forest, North Carolina. But in 2019 Butler would face the his greatest obstacle to date - open heart surgery and the recovery that followed.
The Greater Than podcast serves as a reminder that we are Greater Than life's toughest circumstances, and that looks different for each of us. In this episode, host and podcast creator Jen Hoverstad introduces why she created the Greater Than podcast and talks about her journey with breast cancer at only 34 years old.
