A special re-airing of an episode from the first season of So Why Not? all about my husband, Julio Soler. I admire and appreciate so much about him and this episode highlights how when he sets his mind to something, he is so determined to figure it out. I hope you enjoy getting to know more about him. Episode page Follow @sowhynot.podcast on Instagram Original episode: Ep. 9: So why not... leave everything you know behind? (with Julio Soler)...
May 17, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 53
Do you really love where you live? Have you lived in the same place all your life or are you more of a nomad? Do you truly have a place to call home? Or maybe you feel like you don’t quite fit in where you live. Whether you have lived in the same spot for 30 years or have moved every year for the last decade, there is almost always a way to feel more connection to the place you currently call home. This episode is inspired by the book “ This Is Where You Belong: The Art and Science of Loving the...
May 09, 2023•13 min•Season 3Ep. 52
Have you ever visited a National Park in the United States? Maybe you’ve been to several. Or maybe it’s your goal to visit them all. In this episode I talked with Anna Blalock who works at a local National Park, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Anna has a fascinating story to tell about how she got her start with the National Park Service—one that I wouldn’t have expected. And neither did she! Her love for National Parks is so evident in the role she has taken on and the opportunities she has...
May 02, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 51
This week’s episode is an encore of a prior episode that keeps coming to mind. I’ve had this conversation with a few friends lately. They have an idea they’ve been thinking about. But they don’t really know how to get past the planning stages. Or they’re not sure if it’ll really take off. This episode is the nudge you need to get your idea out of your head and out into the world. Book recommendations: Big Magic What Do You Do With an Idea? Miguel and the Grand Harmony Episode 8: So why not… find...
Apr 26, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 50
Are you the kind of person that gets so into reading a book that you can’t put it down? Or someone that becomes so hooked on a page-turner that hours go by in a flash? This chat with Lauren of @laurensturningpages is a special treat for all of my fellow bibliophiles. In this episode of So Why Not?, Lauren shares her story of the value that books have brought to her life in countless ways. Lauren has so many fantastic ideas for incorporating reading into day to day life with numerous examples of ...
Apr 18, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 49
If you’re like a majority of American adults today, you may feel like it’s difficult to make friends. We all have competing priorities and often it seems that friendship takes a back seat to other interests. From a detailed survey on friendships from the Survey Center on American Life in 2021, compared to results 30+ years ago in 1990, “Americans report having fewer close friendships than they once did, talking to their friends less often, and relying less on their friends for personal support.”...
Apr 11, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 48
My friend Emily is the mother of Kaleb, who is 7 years old as of this episode’s air date. Kaleb has autism and Emily has so graciously offered to discuss her experience as a mother and caregiver of a child with autism. I admire so much about Emily and am in awe of how fiercely she advocates for her son. I appreciate the patience she elicits in describing the journey that she and her family have been on. As of this year in 2023, it is estimated that 1 in 36 children in the United States is diagno...
Apr 05, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 47
How much have you heard about the enneagram? Do you know what the numbers mean? Do you know your type? In this episode, I chatted with Melissa Englebright, a certified enneagram coach, about her journey with the enneagram, from frustration to now helping others benefit from it as well. Follow @melissaenglebright on Instagram Listen to 9 Paths to Zion Book recommendations: The Road Back to You The Wisdom of the Enneagram The Enneagram: 9 Gateways to Presence (audiobook) Podcasts: The Enneagram Jo...
Mar 28, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Do you know your love language? Or if you're in a relationship, do you know your partner's? (P.S. by the way, food is not a love language.) This episode covers some pros and cons of knowing your and/or your partner's love language as well as some key takeaways to consider. 5 Love Languages Quiz 5 Love Languages Book It Isn’t About Your Love Language; It’s About Your Partner’s My Love Language Is Silent Condescension Speaking Your Partner's Love Language May Not Matter Follow @sowhynot.podcast on...
Feb 14, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 45
This episode is an update on the future of the podcast and some ideas for making a game plan for your life. Make a game plan: -get a coach -implement your playbook -rely on your teammates -be ready to take on the defense -review the play -take a timeout when you need it Episode page Follow @sowhynot.podcast on Instagram Book recommendation: Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull...
Jan 31, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Do you ever feel stuck in the same routine? What would it take to shake things up? What's holding you back from trying something new? This episode covers common reactions to trying new things, what can hold us back, and the benefits of trying new things. I'll also go through my list of goals for trying new things this year. Episode page Other episodes to enjoy: Ep. 30: So why not... try something new with your New Year's resolutions? Ep. 39: So why not... intentionally celebrate a milestone? Boo...
Jan 10, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Do you know that feeling you have when you start something new and you just can’t get it off your mind? You’re going about your day but it’s always at the forefront of your thoughts. Or possibly you’re still in the planning stages and weighing out your options. Or maybe you haven’t quite found that thing yet. And that’s ok. As you listen to this episode, I invite you to consider what it would look like to pursue the thing that you can’t stop thinking about in your life. Make sure to check out @k...
Dec 06, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 42
What do you think about the terminology around having a “green thumb”? Do you have one? Is that really even a thing? Do plants effortlessly grow and thrive in your presence or are they immediately cursed to a brief lifespan of certain tragedy upon crossing your path? In this episode, I talked with my friend Claudia about her love for plants. We'll talk about the ins and outs of caring for plants themselves in addition to some very interesting parallels connecting to deeper meanings in life. Foll...
Nov 30, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 41
When you see a shocking post on social media, how do you initially react? What factors into your reaction? Do you consider who posted the information? Do you consider where the information originally came from? What are your next steps? This episode breaks down all of the types of information you may interact with online as well as concrete steps you can take (and to have discussions about with others) to prevent the spread of false information. Find the full transcript and links to sources: Epi...
Oct 26, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Move over New Year's resolutions. If you could look back on celebrating a milestone intentionally, what would you want to remember? How could you reframe commemorating a big moment in your life as an intentional time period in addition to that instance? This episode is a recap of documenting the months leading up to a milestone birthday this year by writing a list of 35 things to do before turning 35. What would you add to your list? What would you include in your experiences? Episode page...
Oct 11, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 39
In this episode I talked with my cousin, Mandi Boyd, about her career in education. Mandi has taught in secondary education and has undoubtedly impacted the lives of countless students. As you listen, I invite you to consider the impact that education and teachers have made on your life and to think about ways you can make an impact in your own community as well. Gallup poll: teacher burnout NCES: increased teacher vacancies Books: The Growth Mindset Grit Follow @sowhynot.podcast on Instagram Ep...
Jun 22, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Do you take the time to really slow down and notice the beauty around you? How will you remember a smile? A little curl? A freckle pattern on a scrunched nose? In this episode I talked with Amy Rau about her career in portrait photography and taking the time to recognize the beauty all around us. amyrauphotography.com Follow @amyrauphotography on Instagram Episode page Follow @sowhynot.podcast...
Jun 14, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Welcome back to season 2 of So Why Not? Podcast. This is such an exciting episode to start back with after a break. In this episode I talked to Racheal Jackson of @banyanbridges about the unexpected paths she has traveled to become the bold muralist she is today. Her story is so inspiring and I left the conversation with so many takeaways for ideas I can implement in my own life. As you listen to this episode, I invite you to consider ways that you can try to be more bold in life and invite the ...
Jun 07, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 36
What makes you like the things you like? What makes one thing better than the other? Can taste be objective? This is a "just for fun" episode about creating a taste test. It might just be your new favorite social experiment. The Deliciously Surprising Science of Taste (Wired) @femalefoodie Potato Chip Taste Test @femalefoodie vanilla ice cream taste test Episode page **This is where to get your free download of the taste test score card we used at the bottom of the post** Follow me on Instagram ...
Apr 04, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 35
So what do you do exactly? This episode features questions for YOU to consider for the who, what, when, why, and how you want to do things. Find fulfillment in life by doing the things that make you a whole, complete individual. Follow @sowhynot.podcast on Instagram Episode page
Mar 07, 2022•19 min
Do you know your love language? Or if you're in a relationship, do you know your partner's? (P.S. by the way, food is not a love language.) This episode covers some pros and cons of knowing your and/or your partner's love language as well as some key takeaways to consider. 5 Love Languages Quiz 5 Love Languages Book It Isn’t About Your Love Language; It’s About Your Partner’s My Love Language Is Silent Condescension Speaking Your Partner's Love Language May Not Matter Follow @sowhynot.podcast on...
Feb 15, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 33
When there never seems to be enough time to do everything you want to do, what makes it on your priority list? Is your health and wellness at the top or does it fall off when there are so many competitors on the list? In this episode, you'll hear a discussion with Dawn Metz Andrews about how fitness has played a priority role in her life in so many different ways. While listening to this episode, I invite you to consider what works for you and what you enjoy in terms of fitness. Make sure to che...
Jan 31, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Have you ever had an idea that you just couldn't shake? That nagging feeling that you couldn't get out of your mind. Maybe you ignore it. You might even think of an easier way. But it just keeps coming back to you. In this episode, I talked with Nicole Nesselhauf about her family's experience with international adoption. As you listen to this episode, I hope you'll consider something you've felt called to do and what it would take to make it happen. Episode page Follow @sowhynot.podcast on Insta...
Jan 17, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Do you set New Year's resolutions every year only to add most of the same ones back to your list over and over? Or maybe you don't even set resolutions. Maybe still, you're part of the teeny tiny percentage of adults that can actually stick to them all year long. Good for you! This episode features ideas for trying something new or different with how you set resolutions and ways to make them successful. Ideas for what types of resolutions you could set Word of the year Episode page...
Dec 07, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 30
What is a cause that you feel strongly about? What have you done or are you doing that can help make things better with this cause? Will you become more involved "one day" in the future when your life is a little more stable? Or is there something you can do today to get involved? I talked with Kaley Eggers in this episode about her role as a foster parent and through becoming an adoptive parent. I admire her for being willing to be such a resource and how she took immediate action when she saw ...
Nov 22, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 29
If you had the chance to make your dream into a reality, would you be willing to let the safety net go and take a leap of faith? During this conversation with talented artist Nika Leverett, we talk about what that can look like and the hard work it takes to make that happen. Make sure to check out Nika's beautiful artwork on all of her social media channels: TikTok Instagram Facebook YouTube And her website: nikaleverett.com Follow along with So Why Not? Podcast on Instagram: @sowhynot.podcast E...
Nov 15, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Have you ever had an idea that you thought: Oh, no. I cannot let other people know about this idea. They won't think it's any good. They'll think it's weird. They'll think *I'm* weird. I have to keep this to myself. ? What if you were brave enough to put it out into the world? In this episode, we'll dive into how framing thoughts around ideas and inspiration can make them a little more magical. Books: Big Magic What Do You Do With an Idea? Miguel and the Grand Harmony Instagram: @sowhynot.podcas...
Nov 09, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Are you a goal setter? I'm not a fan of New Year's resolutions but I'm always thinking of what I want to accomplish. What if you decided to shoot for the stars? What if you decided that you are not limited? That you are capable of big things. What if you let doubt and fear go? Where would you land? Instagram Episode page
Nov 01, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 26
What is there in your life that you really love? Is it something that panned out as your career too? Or maybe a hobby? Or a creative project? As you listen to this interview, I invite you to consider what it is that lights you up. What do you get so excited about that you love to share with others? And how does that thing help you be more of yourself in the process? Follow Michael on Instagram: @michaeldoesdisney Learn more about Give Kids the World Village Donate to Michael's fundraiser for GKT...
Oct 25, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Do you have a bucket list? Or some kind of mental list of things you want to do? Sometimes the easier answer is to just say "no" and put it off for "one day" in the future. But when is "one day"? In this episode we discuss what can happen when you say "yes" to something you've always dreamed of doing. Check out Mayra's Instagram to see all of her beautiful pictures: @mayrajanice Make sure to follow @sowhynot.podcast Episode page...
Oct 18, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 24
