We highly recommend listening to Episode 172 before this one, as we share insights and meaningful conversation that give context to this guided meditation. Are you ready for 10 of the most peaceful, calm, gratitude-filled minutes of your day?? Amy Tenney (@amytenneyyoga) guides you through a meditation that helps you to stay centered, mindful,…

We are joined again by Amy Tenney (@amytenneyyoga) who shares thoughts and considerations that are particularly meaningful during this oftentimes more intense season … but the conversation is absolutely applicable all year round. The conversation in this episode is meant to pair with Episode 173, which is a guided meditation that is absolutely wort…

One of the great and important things we can realize for ourselves — and help our kids to realize — is the impact we each have on others. Depression and anxiety is at an all-time high … people feel isolated and alone … and we KNOW that a kind word or action from someone can literally change someone else’s life for the better. We each have the respo…

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We are back (!!!) — and so happy to be catching up with you after a recording pause. In this episode, we catch up on what’s been going on in our lives over the past few months and share some of the pivotal lessons we’re learning in our respective journeys. As we discuss the concept of rethinking everything and deconstructing our lives in order to b…

This is an encore presentation of Ep. 105. Let’s get happy! We all probably need a little more happiness in our lives these days, so join us as we talk with the awesome Hank Smith about how to be happier. Hank is a well-known speaker and author, who has a knack for motivating and entertaining people. In this episode, he shares 12 ways to bring more…

This is an encore presentation of Ep. 092. You are the boss of you … and YOU are going to decide which aspect of your life needs this 2-word sermon. In this episode we share a lot of examples to get your wheels spinning. As always, pay attention to the nudges from within, and by the end of this episode you’ll KNOW. You’ll know why you’ll be lovingl…

This is an encore presentation of of Ep. 044. This episode may be life-changing for you! We talk with Katie Hughes — wife, mom, champion of family, lover of meaningful traditions, entrepreneur, gatherer of women — who is completely delightful and utterly inspiring! We run the gamut in our topics (shocking that we would do that, we know! LOL), but w…

This is an encore presentation of of Ep. 080. Most of us are guilty of freaking out a little at some point during our parenting journey — or in other life situations. Surely we can do better. But how? In this episode, we share three tangible things you can try today to take yourself from freak out moment to teaching moment. These tips will help you…

This is an encore presentation of Ep. 021. Why is it so difficult to say no? It shouldn't be so taboo or always a negative thing! We are talking all about that two letter word. We share our experiences with saying no, talk about the value of saying no, and discuss what things to possibly say no to. Join the conversation and be inspired by this simp…

This is an encore presentation of Ep. 042. Everything is open for discussion in this conversation with entrepreneur Susan Petersen, founder of Freshly Picked. We talk with Susan about how she started her business, where it is now, and the highs and lows in between. Listen in and glean some helpful and interesting nuggets of wisdom about being an en…

This is an encore presentation of Ep 072. Ready for an inspired pep-talk? Becky Proudfit gives us a glimpse into her heart as she shares what truths she holds dear. These are things she knows to be true down to her very core. As she explains these truths, she shares why they are so important to her and how we can apply them to our life. The goal is…

This is an encore presentation of Ep. 098. The world we live in can feel confusing and uncertain. So how does one find hope during such a crazy time? In this episode, we talk with David Butler (scripture guru, professor, author, speaker, popular Instagrammer and YouTuber) about how to find hope and keep our eyes focused on what will help us get thr…

This is an encore presentation of Ep. 015. So many of us are caught up in the busy-ness of life and feeling burdened or overwhelmed. It’s time to get more intentional than ever — and it is NOT about adding more to what we already have going on. We’re talking about eliminating things from our life in order to increase our happiness and feel more pea…

This is an encore presentation of Ep. 114. Everyone has a story. Sometimes we agree with them and sometimes we don’t. But surprise! We don’t have to take sides! Isn’t that a relief!? We can just listen for the sake of understanding, and sit with our feelings for a while. In this episode, we chat with Brooke Romney and learn how to be a better liste…

This is an encore presentation of Ep. 118. Who are you at the core? Do you even know or have you ever thought about it? Clarity in knowing who you truly are is essential so you can bring your best self to every part of your life: marriage, parenthood, community, work, school, and beyond. In this episode, Becky Proudfit explains four ways you can be…

This is an encore presentation of Ep. 039. She’s a creative genius, paper crafting innovator, and a fellow “pioneer” in the scrapbooking world. Heidi Swapp and Becky Higgins have been personal friends for a couple of decades with parallel careers. This entertaining and heartfelt conversation between Heidi and the Beckys is filled with all the emoti…

This is an encore presentation of Ep. 026. You know we love to travel, but how do we document all of our travels so we can enjoy and remember them for years to come? In this episode we share how we do it! We debunk the myth that documenting a trip takes away from the experience and we share all sorts of simple ideas of how to document your travels …

This is an encore presentation of Ep. 040. Many of us make summer bucket lists with our kids, but have you ever made a bucket list for YOU? Join entrepreneur and body positivity advocate, Ashley Reeves, as she talks about this practice she did so she can show up as a better mom and as a better person in all areas of her life. Ashley shares the thou…

You, dear listener, likely know how much we value taking the time to pause in a variety of ways in life — and we very much advocate for taking proper breaks. For the remainder of this summer, we’re doing just that! We’re pushing pause on our podcast recording for a couple months. Have no fear; we won’t leave you hanging! We’ll be rereleasing some o…

Parents and kids today are facing the unique challenge of not just existing in a world filled with technology and social media, but of having that access literally at the tips of our fingers. It can be difficult to know how to best help our children navigate the social media waters and help them find a balance in those interactions. Michelle Rigby …

The unknown of what happens after our life on this earth can be scary and even the thought of eternity or life after death can feel overwhelming. In this week’s episode we are joined by our friend and author, Wesley White, who has extensively researched and recently written a book about this topic. Through his tireless research about what really ha…

Summer is here! And with this glorious time of year can also come the pressure to plan the most perfect summer ever. We are here to tell you that perfect is not the goal. Being intentional about the type of summer that is right for your individual family is so much more important than trying to make what you perceive “everyone else is doing” fit in…

Countless individuals and families are affected by mental illness on a daily basis. Many of us either deal with mental health struggles directly, or we know and love someone who does. Award-winning author, Heidi Tucker, joins us this week to share the story of Margi, a woman diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), and how Margi’s stren…

We have been watching and admiring “The Chosen” since the beginning of this tv series, and are so honored to be joined in this episode by the show’s creator, Dallas Jenkins. “The Chosen” is the largest crowd-funded media project of all time, and a multi-season series about the life of Christ and His chosen disciples that is reaching people of so ma…

In this episode, Becky H. shares her personal experience with hearing loss and how the conversation around this has translated into some very meaningful life lessons. Every single one of us is dealing with something hard and our hope is that you will genuinely feel that you are not alone in YOUR struggles, whatever they may be. As you listen you wi…

What if it’s not really time that heals our wounds? How do we move through grief and fear and continue on the path toward achieving our dreams? Bestselling author, Ashley Lemieux, joins us this week to help answer these questions and more as we discuss her new book, I Am Here. Ashley shares with us her thoughts on pain, healing, clarity, and above …

Where do expectations come from and what impact do they have on us? How do we frame those expectations and ensure they are realistic? Becky P. shares some thoughts on how to examine the expectations we hold in our life and how to curate them in a way that gives us the space and freedom to succeed. You will feel inspired to unshackle yourself from u…

What if instead of tackling all the hard things, we found an easier way to do them? We are beyond thrilled and honored to be joined in this episode by renowned speaker and best-selling author of “Essentialism”, Greg McKeown, as he discusses the ideas and principles infused in his new book, “Effortless”. Greg poses some thought provoking questions w…

BH shares 5 very specific and personal insights from the April 2021 LDS General Conference. One of our favorite things about these insights is how applicable they are regardless of religious background or beliefs. We truly believe that as you incorporate these basic principles into the foundation of your character that they will uplift and encourag…

Have you ever stopped to think about what holds you back from trying new things? We fully believe in the importance and power of having a creative outlet and also acknowledge that there can be so many outside influences that keep us from exploring those activities. We’re so honored to be joined this week by hand-lettering guru, podcaster, and promo…

Emotions are good. Emotions serve a purpose. And sometimes emotions can feel overwhelming. In this episode we discuss a few steps to help identify those emotions in order to understand both why we are feeling them and also how we can turn them into tools to propel ourselves forward. You’ll learn how getting curious about your emotions can lead you …

We all have dreams – but we don’t always know how to accomplish them. Powerhouse author, speaker, and serial entrepreneur, Richie Norton, joins us for an insightful and inspiring conversation about how you can take better ownership of your life! Richie shares his profound perspective on everything from debunking myths around what “balance” in life …

For many of us, social media is a very prevalent part of our day-to-day life and it can easily become something that causes more stress than positivity if we are not vigilant about the content we are both consuming and sharing. This episode is a deeply vulnerable and open conversation about how we can bring light to our social media experience and …

We’re joined this week by the amazing and truly joyful, Annie Joy, as we discuss the magic of getting curious and how it brings connection into our lives. There’s no question that the past year was especially challenging for so many of us with regard to maintaining and developing connections with others. Whether you’re feeling disconnected from you…

Teenagers can be deeply challenging AND amazing! As parents, sometimes it feels like the years between childhood and adulthood go by in the blink of an eye and the stress of teaching our children all the things in that time period can feel overwhelming. This week Becky P. breaks it down and discusses some specific areas parents can focus on when cu…

We all need hope. In a time when it can be so easy to feel hopeless our dear friend, Wendy Howe, shares her perspective on finding that hope. Wendy reminds us that great tragedy can lead to great hope and can strengthen us in ways we never imagined. We are so grateful to Wendy for sharing her story of pain, loss, healing, and hope and it is our sin…

BH shares her thoughts on how looking at life through the lens of peace can make a meaningful impact on our everyday life and on the lives of those around us. Through heartfelt, transparent, and humorous anecdotes, we explore the benefits of turning our thoughts inward and using the inspiration found there to continue to create and promote peace. W…

Artist and teacher, Dina Wakley, joins us this week to discuss her experiences dealing with depression. In addition to sharing some tools that can be used to help combat depression, she also outlines some signs that can indicate when it is time to seek professional help. We are incredibly grateful for her openness, humor, and the informative way sh…

Be sure you listen to episode 133 before listening to this one. In part 2 of this conversation, we continue to discuss a few tips that can help promote connection within your marriage. Our hope is that after listening to these episodes you feel better equipped to turn away from outside pressures and focus on those specific things that you feel will…

There can be a lot of apprehension associated with Valentine’s Day. In an effort to help ease some of that anxiety and focus on the importance of connection in relationships, we discuss 11 tips to help you cultivate clarity, intimacy, and honesty in your marriage. Tips 1-3 are shared in this episode and we discuss the remaining tips in episode 134.…

We all experience moments (or even full seasons) of self-doubt — times when we convince ourself we were not worthy of joy or that we are imposters in our own lives. The question is — what do you DO about it? We are joined this week by mom, military wife, and photographer Doorly Winegar, as she discusses feeling these constraints in her own life as …

We are thrilled to have our dear friend and certified holistic nutritionist, Natalie Postl, back for another episode! (Be sure to catch Ep. 129 — Heal Your Body with Food) In a world that can be sometimes overwhelming with its inundation of information, Natalie is a voice of truth and reason when it comes to the things we can do to improve our over…

We’re addressing an array of documenting questions that came directly from you, our listeners!! BH shares all kinds of tips, tricks, insight, and encouragement to get you started and guide you along in your documenting journey. You’ll love what BP has to add too! Our hope is that after you listen to this episode you will feel inspired and supported…

Be sure you listen to Ep. 128 before you listen to this one. In Part 2 of this episode, we continue our conversation with certified holistic nutritionist, Natalie Postl as she shares more thoughts on how we can heal our bodies with food. Our hope is that after you listen to these episodes you’ll have some tips and tools to set some attainable goals…

We hear how important it is to be our own advocate but what does that really mean? In Part 1 of this conversation we’re joined by our dear friend and certified holistic nutritionist, Natalie Postl. Natalie shares with us some of the lessons she has learned about listening to her body and how those lessons have impacted her cancer journey, as well a…

There’s no question that 2020 was a difficult year. As we step into the new year we discuss the importance of both reflecting on the past year and looking to the future with hope. Join us as we talk about what we learned in 2020 and how we’re determining what our intentions will be in the coming year. After listening to this episode, our hope is th…

For this very special episode we simply want to share with you some of our most favorite Christmas songs. In the order they appear: “Christmas Medley” by WILLIAM JOSEPH @williamjosephmusic on instagram “Finding Christmas” by GENTRI @gentrimusic on instagram Find their music at [DeseretBook.com](http://deseretbook.com/) or wherever digital music is …

We are so excited to have our friend and fellow podcaster, Darla Trendler, join us for this week’s discussion about how receiving inspiration and ACTING on those nudges can have a huge impact in our life. Darla shares with us some great reminders about facing opposition, finding courage, and being true to ourselves and the path we feel inspired to …

Wouldn’t we all love a parenting handbook that tells us how to teach our children to succeed in life?! Mom of 5, Lynnette Sheppard, is that parenting handbook in human form and she joined us for a conversation about a few key things parents can do to help prepare their children for life after they leave the nest. Lynnette discusses struggles that b…