Imagine being 24-years-old and realizing that your debt is sucking the joy right out of your life. In fact, it's suffocating you. This is Rachel Pedersen's story, and it might be yours. A new college grad, Rachel was enjoying having the income of "a real job" and was trying to build her credit. But before she knew it, she added up her student loans and credit card debt and was horrified that it equaled $40,000. In this episode, Rachel shares her story of going from being saddled by debt to achie...
Mar 17, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Let's face it - we are not good at being still. We are so busy trying to control every aspect of our lives (and our children's lives) that our minds are racing even when our bodies aren't. This never-ending stress takes a toll on our emotional, physical and spiritual health. What if there is one thing we could all do to minimize these impacts? To help decrease anxieties, improve concentration, boost our immune system and help us lose weight. Wouldn't you want to learn more and give it a try? In ...
Mar 10, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Spring is right around the corner. - thank goodness! But let's be honest, for many of us, the thought of spring break trips, summer vacations or even just putting on shorts and a t-shirt causes some anxiety. After all, we've spent all winter hiding behind our jeans and sweaters and we might not even know what is under them! The increased skin exposure of Spring is also sure to expose some of our deepest insecurities about our body. As we battle the constant messages from the world around us, thi...
Mar 03, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that shaped history. What about you? While most of us won't have the impact on the world that King did, are we aspiring to shape the world around us? Are we dreaming about doing big things for our lives or are we content with what the world throws at us? In this episode, self-proclaimed dreamer (Rachel) and self-proclaimed realist (Robin) discuss how dreams are born and squashed, and offer some practical ways to fan the fire of your aspirations. Resources: Don'...
Feb 25, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Like all technological advances, smart phones promised to make our lives better. They were supposed to make us more organized, connected and efficient - FREEING up our lives to enjoy doing the things we love with the people we love. For many of us, freedom might be the last thing our smart phones have given us. In this episode, we take a quick quiz and quickly determine that we too have what psychologists would consider an addiction to our smart phones. How did we get here? How have smart phones...
Feb 17, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Whether you're a hopeless romantic and LOVE everything about Valentine's Day or you're more of a realist: Valentine's Day is coming, like it or not! In this episode, we confess the reasons why we (and maybe you) struggle to enjoy the day and offer strategies/tips for overcoming our bias so that Valentine's Day can be a blessing instead of a curse. SHOW NOTES 2:30 Finding love isn't a contest, or is it? Are you a winner this Valentine's Day? 4:40 Valentine's Day has been around for centuries but ...
Feb 11, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Ever wonder why we have a tendency to remember traumatic experiences better than joyful ones? Why we can recite insults word for word and forget compliments? Why we think more frequently about how things are likely to go wrong than right? The scientific explanation, according to psychologists, is a phenomenon called the negativity bias. In this episode, we acknowledge the havoc the negativity bias can have on our minds and offer four simple scientific strategies that have been proven to combat n...
Feb 04, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Super Bowl Sunday is rapidly approaching and since it's the first time in 50 years that our beloved Chiefs have played in it, we decided to do something a little different this week. Almost three years ago, Matt May, an 18-year-old, life-long Chiefs fan was told that he had leukemia. Determined not to let cancer steal their joy, Matt and his family decided to focus on things they love - including the Kansas City Chiefs. Now, three seasons later, Matt is healthy and so are the Chiefs. This podcas...
Jan 28, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 18
A quick Google search will tell you what you already know: You need a mentor. But how do you find and keep one? On today's episode, we discuss how to right set your expectations for a mentoring relationship and then offer suggestions to help you find and keep one. We also share what has worked and what hasn't both from a mentor and mentee perspective. Whether you are looking to find a mentor or be one, this episode is for you. SHOW NOTES 4:20 How do you define mentorship? Let's get on the same p...
Jan 21, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Choosing a word for the year is all the buzz on social media these days, but is it worth the hype? In this episode we talk about how choosing a word for the year has helped shaped our year's past and give you three reasons why you should choose one NOW in 2020. Ready to get your FREE step-by-step guide for Choosing and Using Your Word for the Year? Click here: https://mailchi.mp/88cd02892508/wordfortheyear SHOW NOTES 2:00: Learn what one word helped Robin heal in 2019 after her son's cancer batt...
Jan 14, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Sarah Gregg's life looked perfect from the outside, but on the inside she found herself exhausted and disappointed. All this led her to bravely hit the "emergency re-start button" and eventually led her down a path where she discovered the psychological practice of flow. In this second of a two-part series with Sarah, she walks us through her innovative method of using flow which is the basis of her new book, Find Your Flow: Capture it, Use it, Make it Yours. Not only is Sarah gracious with shar...
Jan 07, 2020•26 min•Ep. 15
Sarah Gregg isn't unlike you or us. She believed that if she did everything right and followed all the rules, success and happiness would follow. But when this self-proclaimed over-achiever from Northern Ireland achieved all her goals, happiness eluded her. Sarah's life looked perfect from the outside, but on the inside she found herself exhausted and disappointed. All this led her to bravely hit the "emergency re-start button" and eventually led her down a path where she discovered flow. In thi...
Dec 31, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 14
We have all been in situations where we feel like we don't belong. Whether it's Christmas dinner with the family or in-laws, a New Year's celebration, or even feeling like you don't fit in at church - the opportunities to feel like we are alone are seemingly endless. So what is it about these occasions that make us feel uncomfortable? More importantly, is it possible to overcome this feeling and learn to flourish in new environments? Join us as we answer these questions and more in this episode ...
Dec 24, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 13
There will be "Top 10 Lists of the Decade" popping up everywhere during the next week. Instead of reading what some stranger says defined the last decade, why not do it for yourself? What did you learn about your personal development, romantic relationships, career, friendships and spirituality during the last ten years? In this episode, we discuss how time has changed us and offer you a template for doing this exercise in self-exploration. You might just be surprised at how far you've come in t...
Dec 17, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 12
It's cold and dark outside. Soon Christmas will be over, leaving nothing but time between us and the saving grace that we affectionately call Spring. During these winter months, do you find yourself struggling to be productive? Is doing anything other than snuggling up on the couch a real feat? Or maybe you notice you're easily agitated with those around you? If so, then this episode about SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) might help answer why. In it, we talk to Amanda, a health and wellness gu...
Dec 08, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 11
We've all heard "fake it to you make it." In fact, we've all done it - maybe we still are! So how do we know when this old adage serves us well (both professionally and personally) and when it's time to be transparent and share our authentic self? In this episode, we get real about the tension of being the new kid on the block on the job, who's trying to make a positive impression and big impact. We also get personal about the one thing married women should not be faking and the potential benefi...
Dec 03, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
If ever there is a time when we can get overwhelmed and completely drained, the holiday season is it! These are the six weeks of the year where we take our already hectic and chaotic lives and add the additional stresses of shopping, decorating, entertaining and making sure everyone around us is happy. In this episode, we empower ourselves and you to set healthy boundaries, allowing us all to find more joy in this "happiest season of all." We discuss how to know where our thoughts, feelings and ...
Nov 20, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Let's face it - relationships can be challenging. You see the world one way; your partner sees it another. As a result, conflict can abound. In this episode, Certified Enneagram Facilitator Dr. Kelly Wright joins us to discuss how our Enneagram number or type can help us better understand ourselves and how we interact with those around us. At 4:00, Kelly explains what the Enneagram is, the nine types and why we typically don't "like" our number. At 7:20, Kelly explains the specific challenges th...
Nov 19, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Maybe Disney and Rom-Com movies are to blame? Or perhaps it's social media? Or maybe it’s just that we are hard-wired for relationship? Whatever the reason, the desire for the perfect relationship often results in us trying to be the perfect partner, which is the perfect recipe for disaster. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Wright, LPC, discusses how to overcome these unrealistic expectations so that we can move toward having healthier and happier relationships. Whether you are single, married, or sin...
Nov 12, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 7
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, the opportunities to eat, overeat, and beat ourselves up about it will be endless. So, how do we have a healthy physical and emotional relationship with food? How do we recognize if we or someone we love (including our kiddos) is at risk for disordered eating, or even worse, an eating disorder? In this episode, Registered Dietitian and Owner of Bamboo Nutrition, Isabelle Bouchard answers all these questions and more as we work toward loving ourselves ...
Nov 05, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Let’s face it, life is scary! This week’s Halloween episode of the podcast tackles the very real and frightening subject of anxiety. Whether you are one of the 40 million Americans suffering from anxiety or not, we all experience the fears that come with living in this uncertain world. In this episode, Patrick Miller, Podcaster and the Director of Twenties Ministries from The Crossing is our guest. You’ll want to compare your fears with the things Patrick sees people fearing most frequently, as ...
Oct 29, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Nothing has the potential of ruining our “perfect’ lives more than losing someone we love. Whether it’s a child, spouse, parent, significant other or friend - we all have those people in our lives that we can’t imagine living without. This episode is a raw and transparent look back to when Robin's worst nightmare came to life as her son was diagnosed and battled leukemia. No matter what the “cancer” is in your life, this conversation between Rachel and Robin can help you find hope in the midst o...
Oct 22, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Being a perfectionist gets a bad rap. But why? And perhaps more importantly, how do you know if you, or someone close to you, is a perfectionist? In this episode, Rachel and Robin discuss five tell-tale signs of perfectionists and share personal stories of how this has both positively and negatively impacted their lives. Show Notes: To read the article on diagnosing perfectionism that is referenced in the show: https://www.verywellmind.com/signs-you-may-be-a-perfectionist-3145233 Want to connect...
Oct 15, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Rachel is preparing to celebrate her 25th birthday this week. What an exciting time of life, filled with endless possibilities - which is why it can also be an overwhelming. In this episode, Rachel tries to cheat the system as she and Robin chat about things Robin wishes she would have known in her 20s. Listen in as we talk about the struggles of adulting, being a wife and mother, and trying to fulfill the world's expectations - all while dealing with a denied shame-based identity. Want to conne...
Sep 30, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2
So you have a timeline for your life and you’ve executed every detail perfectly. You've followed through on your end of the deal, yet somehow life isn’t rewarding you for all of your hard work. You’re not where you want to be in your career, you still haven’t found your dream partner, and somehow your life is messier and less fulfilling than you’d like to admit. You’re left wondering: How did this happen? Will things get better? Join self-proclaimed perfectionists Robin and Rachel as they discus...
Sep 30, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1
