When life feels like too much and everyone seems to need something from you, how do you stay joyful and present? This week on The Lisa Show, Bob Goff joins Lisa to talk about how to keep your heart open when your schedule feels closed. He shares how to set priorities and actually stick to them, how to acknowledge your limits without feeling guilty, and how simple reminders can keep you grounded in what really matters. Bob also opens up about the space between what we want to do and what we think...
Jun 17, 2025•23 min•Season 2025Ep. 24
Pediatricians are more than just doctors--they can be a star player on your parenting team. This week on "The Lisa Show," pediatrician Dr. Weston Spencer joins Lisa to share why pediatrician visits matter so much. He explains how to get the most out of every appointment--from writing down your questions ahead of time to building a relationship with your pediatrician so they can reinforce the values you’re teaching at home. Dr. Spencer also covers important topics like managing fevers, supporting...
Jun 10, 2025•31 min•Season 2025Ep. 23
If your waiting-to-be-read pile keeps growing but your motivation to read keeps shrinking, you're not alone. This week, Janssen Bradshaw from Everyday Reading joins Lisa to help us fall back in love with books. No guilt. No pressure. Just practical ways to make reading feel doable again. She shares tips for easing back in with audiobooks (even if you think they’re not for you), making time to read in the margins of a busy day, and quitting books that aren't for you. Plus, she makes the case for ...
Jun 03, 2025•32 min•Season 2025Ep. 22
Sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s a foundation. But for many Americans, good sleep feels out of reach. This week Dr. David Rosen, a medical sleep specialist, joins Lisa to break down the state of sleep in America and why so many of us are doing it wrong. He introduces a 3-part pyramid approach to help us reset our relationship with rest: starting with how we think about sleep, clearing out bad habits like late-night scrolling or caffeine, and finally, building healthy routines that train our brains to w...
May 27, 2025•29 min•Season 2025Ep. 21
Summer can feel like a cruise...except you're the director. You’re in charge of the schedule, the entertainment, the food, the fun and it can get overwhelming fast. Jordan Page from "Fun, Cheap, or Free" joins Lisa to talk about how to sail through summer without running yourself into the ground. She shares smart, practical tips on setting a “fun budget” to save money, managing screen time, coordinating friend time, planning meals, carving out moments for yourself, and creating meaningful memori...
May 20, 2025•35 min•Season 2025Ep. 20
Is it possible to keep a clean house even when you're overwhelmed and don't know where to start? Are there realistic housekeeping systems for the normal person? Terri K, host of "Today with Terri K," says yes, and she knows that because she’s lived it. In this episode, Terri shares 5 principles for managing your home. Using the acronym C-L-E-A-N, Terri offers simple, ADHD-friendly strategies that can help anyone feel more in control of their space and at peace in their home. "Today with Terri K"...
May 13, 2025•30 min•Season 2025Ep. 19
It’s hard to be the parent we want to be when we’re carrying wounds from our own childhood. Therapist and coach Michael Anderson helps parents heal their past so they can show up more powerfully for their families in the present. In this episode, he shares 3 insights into the nature of trauma and explains how doing the work can lead to deeper, more genuine connections with the people we love most. Michael is an associate marriage and family therapist, parenting coach, and author passionate about...
May 06, 2025•35 min•Season 2025Ep. 18
Conner Mantz is an olympian, a record-breaker, and one of the fastest distance runners in the world. But Conner Mantz knows how to do more than just run a 4:47 mile for over 26 miles. He also knows how succeed beyond the finish-line. Conner shares 8 ideas for making the most of ourselves and our relationships in this race called life.
Apr 29, 2025•28 min•Season 2025Ep. 17
Does the bedtime with your kids or grandkids feel like a battle? The last mile in a marathon? Hostage negotiations? Putting kids to bed can feel like clearing a hurdle, but Steffani Raff, storyteller and host of the "Wink" podcast, says that there are 4 simple things every parent and grandparent can do to make your child's bedtime the best part of both your days. Steffani Raff has performed and taught storytelling in a variety of settings since 1997. Steffani’s first book, “The Ravenous Gown: An...
Apr 22, 2025•27 min•Season 2025Ep. 16
It's an uncomfortable topic, but end-of-life planning can spare our loved ones a lot of heartache. In this episode, estate planner Callie Stillman walks us through the differences between wills and trusts and the 5 most important questions we'll need to answer in order to plan for the future. Sign up for The Lisa Show Newsletter!: https://share.hsforms.com/10UpGR4rwQXCB8xeHm0wWSAr35f2 #estateplanning #willsandtrusts #endoflifecare Elysium Legal website: myelysium.com
Apr 15, 2025•28 min•Season 2025Ep. 15
Each year, Rob Gardner's "Lamb of God" is performed for audiences around the world. Since its premier in 2010, "Lamb of God" has become a beloved Easter tradition that recounts the final days of the Savior's life through the eyes of those who knew and loved Him. Composer Rob Gardner shares the story of how the oratorio began, how it changed his understanding of Jesus Christ, and why there is always hope in the greatest story ever told. #robgardner #lambofgod #lifeofchrist #easter #holyweek #grea...
Apr 08, 2025•28 min•Season 2025Ep. 14
Baskets and egg hunts and candy are fun, but they aren't the best part of Easter. In this special episode of The Lisa Show, listeners young and old share 26 ideas for creating a more meaningful Easter and more worshipful celebration of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection. #TheLisaShow #Easter #Eastertraditions #IntentionalEaster #HeisRisen
Apr 01, 2025•22 min•Season 2025Ep. 13
Looking for more friends? Looking for better friends? Community architect and author Radha Agrawal shares ideas for deciding who we really want in our social circles and how we can expand those circles. Drawing on ideas from her best-selling book, "Belong", Radha talks with Lisa about the impact of loneliness and isolation and how to better connect with the people we want and need in our lives. https://www.daybreaker.com/ Instagram: @dybrkr #radhaagrawal #belong #loneliness #isolation #findingfr...
Mar 25, 2025•27 min•Season 2025Ep. 12
Every child faces challenges in school, but as parents, how can we help them better navigate those struggles? Educator and advocate Michelle Love-Day shares practical ways to support kids in their learning—from building a reading culture at home, to seeking out tutoring, to addressing learning disabilities early, to fostering communication with teachers. She also highlights the power of turning to your community for help and fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. Sign up for The Lis...
Mar 18, 2025•28 min•Season 2025Ep. 11
Wondering how to successfully launch your grown kids into the world of adulting? Dr. Larry Nelson explains why this generation of emerging adults is unique, what they are up against in their 20s, and how parents can best support them in their transition into adulting. Sign up for The Lisa Show Newsletter! https://share.hsforms.com/10UpGR4rwQXCB8xeHm0wWSAr35f2 Check out Larry's work here: https://familylife.byu.edu/directory/larry-nelson Dr. Nelson studies factors that lead to flourishing or flou...
Mar 11, 2025•34 min•Season 2025Ep. 10
Do find your center of self-worth changing—whether that be your career, your kids, your talents, your looks, your friends? You're not alone. We all have to navigate finding our value, especially during times of change. Alison Faulkner of "The Alison Show" and author of "You're Already Awesome" shares ideas on how to rethink your self-worth in a healthier way and how to protect it. Check out Alison's website! https://thealisonshow.com/ Check out Alison's Instagram! @thealisonshow Sign up for The ...
Mar 04, 2025•25 min•Season 2025Ep. 9
We're often at a loss for words when speaking to someone who is grieving. We want to say the right thing, but we often end up feeling like we just put our foot in our mouth. And sometimes, we just avoid saying anything at all to avoid any awkwardness. Leanne Friesen, author of "Grieving Room: Making Space for All the Hard Things After Death and Loss," shares several easy, compassionate, and helpful things we can say to people—and to ourselves—when in the throes of grief. Check out Leanne's work ...
Feb 25, 2025•30 min•Season 2025Ep. 8
Do you want better interactions with your kids or spouse? Often good relationships require skills that we were never taught in school. In this episode, therapist and relationship coach Dr. Matt Townsend shares 5 skills that can help couples and families connect in the short and long runs. Check out Matt's work on his website: https://www.matttownsend.com/ #betterrelationships #matttownsend #parentingskills #bettermarriage #marriagegoals #communicationskills #conflictresolutionskills
Feb 18, 2025•25 min•Season 2025Ep. 7
Hoping to deepen your connections with the people you love? Being vulnerable is a good place to start. Relationship expert Dr. Matt Townsend explains why vulnerability is essential to our relationships, why it's hard for us, and how to do it better. Check out Matt's work on his website: https://www.matttownsend.com/ #Vulnerability #RelationshipAdvice #MakeAConnection #BetterRelationships #MattTownsend
Feb 11, 2025•25 min•Season 2025Ep. 6
Want to improve your relationship with money? Jen Smith of "Frugal Friends" and co-author of "Buy What You Love Without Going Broke" shares advice on how to craft a healthier mindset about money while honing spending habits that reflect what we truly value. Check out Jen's work on her website: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ Check out Jen's work on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast
Feb 04, 2025•33 min•Season 2025Ep. 5
Feeling frustrated by failure? You're not alone. We've all made mistakes, taken wrong turns, and experienced moments when it felt like the rug was pulled out from under us. Courtney Rich from Cake by Courtney knows exactly how that feels. In this episode, Courtney shares some of her most personal struggles and explains how the failures in her life have become essential ingredients in her recipe for success. Check out Courtney's work on her website: https://cakebycourtney.com/ Check out Courtney'...
Jan 28, 2025•29 min•Season 2025Ep. 4
Everyone has clutter—whether visible from the front door or crammed into a forbidden drawer out of sight. But if you've ever tried to declutter your space, you know it's only a matter of time before things are feeling messy and disorganized again. Professional organizer and owner of Bee Organized South Valley, Trudy Fegel joins Lisa for a conversation about clutter personality types, and why understanding the sources and motivations of your clutter can help you stay organized for good. She also ...
Jan 21, 2025•25 min•Season 2025Ep. 3
Do you ever feel like joy is out of reach when you’re going through something hard? Amber Jackson, creator of the "Enjoying Holland" Instagram account, shares her experiences with mothering a special needs child, navigating divorce, facing the death of a spouse, and raising four kids as a single mother. Amber explains that joy is not a place but a process that is available to everyone. Check out Amber at her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enjoyingholland/?hl=en
Jan 14, 2025•29 min•Season 2025Ep. 2
Do you find yourself making goals every year only to find that you give up on them? You're not alone. Mario Pereyra from the Sorensen Center of Moral and Ethical Leadership says that if we can learn to think, talk, and act like a goal coach for others, we'll find that we can coach ourselves through our own goals with much better outcomes. Check out the Sorensen center at their website: https://sorensencenter.byu.edu/ Check out Mario's work at his website: https://www.leadership-coaching-network....
Jan 07, 2025•26 min•Season 2025Ep. 1
This special episode of "The Lisa Show" is dedicated to the "Light the World" campaign sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Listeners share tender stories of neighbors, friends, and family who have acted as angels in a variety of ways.
Dec 03, 2024•26 min•Season 2024Ep. 38
Christmas is the time when families gather for their most beloved traditions. In this episode, listeners young and old share favorite Christmas traditions that make their holiday meaningful and magical. Lisa also explains how she’s been able to revive a family tradition that she thought was lost after the passing of her husband.
Nov 26, 2024•24 min•Season 2024Ep. 37
Just in time for Thanksgiving, mediator and psychologist Dr. Emily Taylor joins Lisa for a masterclass in navigating tricky topics when they come up at the dinner table... and elsewhere. What are the hidden costs of avoiding conflict, and how can you leverage conflict to deepen relationships instead of driving a wedge? What strategies can you use to keep those conversations civil and productive, rather than contentious? And of course, in that all-too-familiar family gathering setting, what do yo...
Nov 19, 2024•30 min•Season 2024Ep. 36
Steven Sharp Nelson isn't just the world-renowned cellist from The Piano Guys—he is also a dad. Steven talks with Lisa about how to improve our relationships with our kids in everything from getting them to practice their instruments, to making sure they know what is important to us as parents, to using garage prayers to our advantage. #pianoguys #stevensharpnelson
Nov 12, 2024•32 min•Season 2024Ep. 35
The holidays are full of excitement, but they can also be full of pressure for parents and hosts. There are ways, however, to simplify our celebrations without losing any of their impact. Lisa talks with wedding planner Amanda Everson and author Karen Trefzger about 4 ideas for celebrating with less pressure and more joy.
Nov 05, 2024•28 min•Season 2024Ep. 34
There is an art to celebrating, but it isn't about doing more. It's about doing it better. Brittany Watson Jepsen, founder and CEO of lifestyle and design company The House That Lars Built, shares 6 tips for improving our celebrations without additional work or stress.
Oct 29, 2024•29 min•Season 2024Ep. 33
