Best Thea Larsen Podcasts (2024)

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52. November Whiplash: Transitioning from Fall Goals to Holiday Balance 23:59

10d ago23:59

23:59

As the holiday season is set to kick into high gear, we’re taking a beat to discuss the whirlwind that is November, as the steadier routine that supports our goals in the Fall comes face-to-face with the start of the holiday hustle. During this week’s conversation, Meg Scales and I discuss how to embrace the shift with deliberate planning and prior…

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51. How to Prioritize Yourself while Balancing a High-Demand Lifestyle 31:34

17d ago31:34

31:34

Today's conversation is actually a throwback that we felt needed a quick replay before fully shifting into the holiday season. I'm sitting down with Meg Scales to dive into the tough yet essential topic of self-prioritization in high-demand lifestyles. Whether you're balancing ranch life, a growing business, a family, or (most likely!) all of the a…

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50. Exploring Fear: Why It’s More Complex Than Just 'Feeling It and Moving On' 28:29

24d ago28:29

28:29

In this episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, Lana Wilkes and I are tackling the subject of fear, not with a specific one-size-fits-all strategy to overcome it, but with an open conversation that invites reflection. As we dive into the different ways fear shows up in life, from the rational (like rattlesnakes) to the intangible (fear of failure), we exp…

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49. Empowering Rural Women: Amanda Radke on Advocacy, Family, and Ranching 42:59

1M ago42:59

42:59

In this episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, I have a no-BS conversation with Amanda Radke - a rancher, mother of four, and independent businesswoman - about the real challenges of balancing family, business, and life on the ranch. This isn't your basic chat about finding balance; it's a raw, unfiltered look at what it takes to juggle multiple roles wi…

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48. How to Develop Discipline as a Skill (And Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect) 30:20

1M ago30:20

30:20

In this episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, we're having an honest conversation about a topic every high-achieving woman needs to tackle: discipline. We all know that feeling of knowing exactly what you need to do but struggling to get it done or being so disciplined that it's actually working against you. Today, we're stripping back the layers and ge…

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47. From Burnout Back to Balance: 5 Core Practices to Reclaim the Season 30:34

2M ago30:34

30:34

We made it through September! As we go through this transitional time of year, I want you to be ready for the holiday season and soak in all the joy. Let's finish this year strong in your purpose! September is a prime month for burnout because we're coming off of the chaos of summer and gearing up for the winter season. I hit a wall in September, s…

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46. How Stories Shape Rural Women Entrepreneurs: A Conversation with Trailblazher Magazine 48:27

2M ago48:27

48:27

I’m excited to have two incredible women on today’s episode. Jan and Erin Johnson, founders of Trailblazher magazine, join us for a conversation about their mission, storytelling, and fostering connection. The mom and daughter team share how they combined their writing, research, and design skills to dream up and create their keepsake magazine. Wit…

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45. From Ashes to Action: A Raw Look at Crisis, Community, and Connection 34:16

2M ago34:16

34:16

Please be aware this episode could be triggering for those who have experienced trauma with fire or loss. In today’s episode, Meg Scales is back recounting her recent harrowing experience with the House Draw Fire, which affected her community in Wyoming. This wildfire, ignited by lightning, caused extensive damage to ranches and farms. Today, Meg s…

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44. Fall into Easy Meal Planning: Simplifying Supper with Kaylee Stevie 39:52

2M ago39:52

39:52

I can’t think of any better September discussion than to talk about meals in your fall routine. In today’s episode, Kaylee Stevie joins me for a conversation about meal planning. I am personally not great at it, and I wanted to bring Kaylee on to help with tips for prepping and planning your meals. Kaylee homeschools and helps manage her and her hu…

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43. Why Fall Routines Matter: Setting Your Family Up for Success 36:10

3M ago36:10

36:10

Welcome to September! In today’s episode, Lana Wilkes (Cowgirls Over Coffee Community Manager) is back with us! Join the conversation as we talk about transitioning into fall routines. Valuing the power of a routine is important. Routines help provide productivity, they’re constructive, and they’re comforting. Find your routine to be a safe space t…

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42. Figuring It Out Is Overrated 48:52

3M ago48:52

48:52

In today's episode, I'm talking about the idea we have to figure it all out. While it's impossible to always figure everything out, I share some things I think I have figured out. I'll dive into how meaningful connections are, how cultivating consistency is key in life, and how important YOU are to you. Connection is your responsibility; how are yo…

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41. August Transitions: Optimize Your Environment for Fall's Busy Season 34:03

3M ago34:03

34:03

I hope August has been treating you kindly so far! In today's episode, I'm talking about something that is top-of-mind for me right now. I've dedicated the month of August to transitioning. For me and our methodology inside the membership, fall is a season of progress. September can be a time for burnout and checking in with yourself. This is an ac…

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40. Need a Reset? I've Got You! 34:52

3M ago34:52

34:52

It's time for a reset! It's August, and we're coming off a great summer and transitioning into a new season. In today's episode, I'm walking you through a reset you can develop into a ritual. The exercises I share in this episode come from our Ready.Set.Reset Workbook (linked below). The purpose of this reset is to get you out of survival, stress, …

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39. Balancing Goals in Business, Farming & Family with Lexi Wright 40:44

3M ago40:44

40:44

Today's conversation is fitting as it will help us all as we go into a new season. My friend Lexi Wright is here to talk about balancing goals in business, farming, and family. Lexi has her own marketing agency, Back Pocket Social, a podcast called Farming on Purpose, and a new farm with a long list of needed projects. Lexi dives into the strategie…

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38. Lessons from This Summer I’m Taking with Me into Fall 29:59

4M ago29:59

29:59

On today’s episode, I’m doing some reflection as we near the end of summer and look ahead to the next season. I’m sharing six lessons from this summer that have served me so well that I’m taking them into fall. Some of these things were intentionally cultivated, and some were unintentional, but the work I’ve done this summer on my foundations has m…

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37. Navigating Your Own Expectations & Saying No... But, Yes 38:43

4M ago38:43

38:43

Nobody panic, but we’re almost through July! It’s the perfect time for this powerful conversation I had with Dakota Dawn Johnson in today’s episode. We’re talking about navigating our own expectations, and I want to encourage you to have this same conversation with the people in your life. What are your expectations for yourself? Dakota shares that…

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36. The Dynamic Nature of Success & Accomplishment 33:25

4M ago33:25

33:25

Meg Scales is back for a conversation filled with life updates ranging from hay season and summer chaos to vulnerability about today’s topic. This episode is the next step in the conversation about quitting that we had a few weeks ago on the podcast. We know how we feel about quitting; the next questions are: What do success and accomplishment mean…

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35. Making Peace with What's Not Getting Done 30:31

4M ago30:31

30:31

We talk a lot about doing more of what matters in our planning. We look at what we have the capacity for, and we improve the way we do things. But what we omit during planning is looking at the things not getting done. Today's episode is about finding peace with the things we aren't doing. It's just as important to recognize them as the things we a…

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34. You Think You Know, But You Have No Idea 28:59

5M ago28:59

28:59

Happy July! I love the first week of July, and it has me thinking more about using this summer season for priming, taking care of ourselves, being deliberate, and being present. I want us to take this season to set ourselves up for success. One reason I believe we all hit roadblocks in being successful is that we don't take the time to really look …

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33. Pause and Breathe 54:06

5M ago54:06

54:06

Today’s episode is a little different, but I know you’ll enjoy it! As we are winding down June, I wanted to check in with you and make sure you’re prioritizing the foundation of core care. While it can seem overwhelming to take care of yourself, I encourage you to choose just one thing to work on to improve your well-being. Breathwork is a great pr…

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32. How Do You Feel About Quitting? 29:52

5M ago29:52

29:52

Are you ever laying in bed at night thinking you’re ready to quit everything and burn it all down? In today’s episode Meg and I are talking about the ways we quit on ourselves and in our lives. How do we know what to intentionally quit? What things are we quietly quitting? Why does the action of and even the word quitting make us so uncomfortable? …

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31. Speaking of Summer ... 30:58

6M ago30:58

30:58

Meg and I are back to talk about how we want to go into this summer season with a new mindset. In today’s episode we cover the importance of making a plan for your summer by setting deliberate intentions and realistic expectations. We want to alleviate the grief we can feel as summer slips away and we haven’t accomplished what we had hoped. Meg sha…

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30. You Don't Have to Catch Up 19:53

6M ago19:53

19:53

In today’s episode I wanted to have a one-on-one conversation with you about an epiphany I had that has alleviated stress and anxiety from my life. It’s a simple strategy, but makes a big impact when we truly believe it: you don’t have to catch up. Start where you’re at and go from there; you don’t have to back track. Think about the time and effor…

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29. A Conversation about Sponsorship & Sales Skills with Dakota Dawn Johnson 50:17

6M ago50:17

50:17

Today I have Dakota Dawn Johnson sharing all things sales and sponsorships with us. Her definition of the art of selling, “serving others and solving problems” lays the groundwork for this episode. Dakota is the host of the podcast Cowgirl Confessions, works in sales for Ariat, and owns a feeder calf operation with her husband. She has thirty years…

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28. Protect Your Time, Energy & Attention with this Simple Strategy 31:39

6M ago31:39

31:39

Today our conversation dives deep into a strategy we teach in Cowgirls Over Coffee called “The Umbrella Focus”. Lana and I share how using this strategy allows us to manage our priorities that are aligned with how we’re feeling and what is most important. The Umbrella Focus helps us prepare for what’s coming by sorting things into priorities and ob…

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27. A Podcast About Podcasts with Jill Carr 44:47

6M ago44:47

44:47

I’m so excited to have Jill Carr, founder of Jill Carr Podcasting, join the conversation today! Jill is my podcast manager and is who helped me launch the Cowgirls Over Coffee podcast last fall. We’re going very meta today on the podcast to talk all about podcasts! Jill shares how she got into the podcasting world, how she helps rural women, and th…

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26. A Conversation about Communication with Terryn Drieling 38:21

7M ago38:21

38:21

Today we have Terryn Drieling, a rural relationship guide and founder of the Good Movement Collective, a coaching program and community for rural women looking for growth and guidance in confidence, self-awareness, and communication. Our ranching/rural lifestyle is unique but has specific challenges as our lives are so integrated with family, frien…

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25. A Conversation About Confidence with Kaylee Phillips 44:22

7M ago44:22

44:22

On today’s episode we welcome Kaylee Phillips, a wife and mother of two and owner of Suede + Coy and Glow House. As a stylist, Kaylee started forging her path in fashion when she opened her first business, Tin Wagon Boutique. The lessons she learned owning that business for seven years helped propel her into her fashion label, Suede + Coy, named af…

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24. Caretaking v. People Pleasing 29:56

7M ago29:56

29:56

Where is the line between being a caretaker and a people pleaser? On today’s episode Meg is back to build off a recent conversation we had about prioritizing yourself. Meg shares her expectations she puts on herself about being a caretaker for her family. As women, there’s so much awareness around not being a people pleaser that it tends to oversha…

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23. A Conversation about Collaborations with Jenn Anderson of LOVleathers 54:44

7M ago54:44

54:44

What makes a really good collab that benefits the makers, influencers, and customers? On today’s episode, we welcome Jenn Anderson from LOVleathers to answer that question! Jenn shares her background in leather working and sewing, and how her western handbag design company came to life. We’ll dive into how collaborations with other businesses and b…

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22. My Top 5 Things that are Just Working Right Now 30:16

8M ago30:16

30:16

Happy April! Let’s kick off another month together. In today’s episode I’ll share five things that are working for me right now in life. These things might seem small or obvious, but I know it’s still helpful to hear and spark ideas. These things I’m doing help me stay organized as well as help me focus my presence and intention in my different rol…

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21. What Does it Even Mean to Prioritize Self 31:49

8M ago31:49

31:49

In a high-demand lifestyle, what does it really look like, functionally, to prioritize ourselves? Join today’s conversation with Meg and me as we explore personal expectations and narratives based on what season of life we’re in. What’s the cost of prioritizing yourself? Where do shame, fear, and blame play a role in putting yourself first? We get …

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20. Fostering Opportunities Of The West with Jessie Jarvis 45:30

8M ago45:30

45:30

I am excited for today’s conversation with Jessie Jarvis, the founder and driving force behind Of The West sitting down with me. Jessie will share how Of The West, a job platform specifically for western, rural and agricultural industries, was developed and how it connects freelancers, creatives, job seekers and employers. Our conversation covers t…

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19. Homekeeping over Housekeeping 36:07

8M ago36:07

36:07

We invite you to listen in on a conversation with Lana and I about bringing our home to the forefront of our planning, habits and routines. Usually when we’re thinking about the deliberate action we need to take around improving our lives, we’re focusing on the tactics and strategies around our goals, objectives and daily obligations. However, all …

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18. The Spring Sprint: A Season for Intentional Progress on Your Long Term Goals 26:38

9M ago26:38

26:38

On today’s episode, we talk about going into the spring season! To me, March marks the beginning of spring and I like to leverage the power of how we feel in the spring with growth and renewal as a time for creating momentum and progress on goals we set for 2024. So I look at March, April, and May, those 12 weeks, as a spring sprint. I’ll share my …

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17. There's a Seat at the Table for You if You Like this Episode 33:10

9M ago33:10

33:10

On today’s episode, I’m excited to have Meg Scales with me. We’re talking all about the Cowgirls Over Coffee Membership. Meg and I talk about the origin of the membership as well as the mechanics and goals behind it. You’ll hear that it doesn’t give a “taking a course” vibe, it’s a process that includes foundational habits and routines, tackling da…

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16. Fit for the Ride 45:12

9M ago45:12

45:12

On today’s episode, I’m excited to have Kelly Altschwager of Western Workouts and Carrie Jansen of Blueprint Barrel Racing join me. We’ll talk about the progression of building our fitness and our health and then also our relationships that go into that. You’ll hear how Kelly and Carrie started working together and the positive outcomes of their re…

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15. Tall Tales to Help You Reach Your Goals 17:40

9M ago17:40

17:40

On today’s episode, I’m circling back about all that goal stuff I was beating the dead horse about all through January! I feel like this January has been a bit of a slog, so if you feel like you are “behind” and not making the progress you want to make on progress on your goals, resolutions, or intentions for the new year, I thought I’d share this …

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14. Listen Now if You Need Some Genuine Encouragement 32:24

9M ago32:24

32:24

On today’s episode, Lana and I are chatting all about encouragement. We are reflecting back on our experience at Art of the Cowgirl and the exercise of encouragement that we had the opportunity to facilitate and therefore witness genuine encouragement being given and received. We touch on what encouragement means to us and the importance of being v…

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13. February Fatigue: Finding Balance and Beating Burnout 30:33

10M ago30:33

30:33

February is a prime time for burnout. So on today’s episode, Lana and I are going to talk about how we can mitigate some of this overwhelm and prepare the best we can as we head into the month of February. We discuss the added stress that comes with the winter months and the need for intentionality in daily life to prevent feeling overwhelmed. The …

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12. Building in Accountability 33:44

10M ago33:44

33:44

In today’s episode, I’m talking all about the significance of accountability when it comes to achieving your goals. I’m going to share our system on how to create an accountability squad; including how to choose members and establish meeting routines. Having community is KEY when you’re wanting to level up in both your big goals and daily demands! …

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11. This is Where We Start in 2024 25:47

10M ago25:47

25:47

Today’s episode is some encouragement to embrace the process of tackling daily demands and focus on mundane tasks as part of your journey to reaching your goals. I’m sharing six specific processes and routines that we need to commit to in 2024 to set us up for success and an intentional life. Resources & Links: Join us at Art of the Cowgirl Episode…

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10. Do this before you set goals for the New Year 55:08

11M ago55:08

55:08

Welcome back to another episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee - I am so excited to start a new year with you! Today I’m sharing my methodology for planning goals and how vital it is to set clear objectives and milestones. I’m introducing five core foundations for achieving goals: mindset, support & accountability, routines or daily practices, energy, and…

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9. The Lost Week: A Year End Journaling Challenge 24:31

11M ago24:31

24:31

I know the last week of the year can be overwhelming, overstimulating, and confusing. But I don't want you to skip the work of staying present through the end of 2023! In this episode, I’m introducing the Lost Week Journaling Challenge where we can reflect on the past year before rushing into setting goals for the new year. I’m going to talk throug…

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8. Photo Taking Tips from the Pros for this Holiday Season 54:06

11M ago54:06

54:06

On today’s episode, I have special guests Danja Barber, Brooke Juma Ehlers, and Lyndsey Garber, and we’re talking all about photography during the holiday season! These professional photographers are with me today to share their tips on capturing authentic moments, creating a relaxed atmosphere, and using editing apps to enhance photos. They also p…

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7. More Consistent Content with Less Consistent Stress 45:28

11M ago45:28

45:28

In today’s episode, I am joined by Michelle Mensing and we’re talking all about how to create more consistent content but with less stress and distraction. You’ll learn how to capture moments of inspiration (to use for moments with lack of inspiration!), the benefits of stock photos (and all about her membership!), and tips on getting a bank of val…

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6. The One Where We Had a Bad Day 30:52

12M ago30:52

30:52

In today’s episode, I am joined again by my bestie Meg. We’re chatting about the challenges of balancing daily life with personal goals and staying true to one’s purpose. We’re exploring the concept of doing more of what truly matters and the duality of experiencing both suffering and joy. We also talk about the importance of self-reflection, the p…

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5. Ditch the Guilt About Your Phone 34:59

12M ago34:59

34:59

On today’s episode, my good friend Lana and I are talking all about how to ditch the guilt about your phone. We want you to be present in your life instead of feeling like you’re always missing something. So how do we make sure we ARE being present? One of the biggest things that has come up so often in the Cowgirls Over Coffee membership is the di…

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4. Leveraging Gratitude to Create Consistency 26:46

12M ago26:46

26:46

If you’re listening to this episode in real-time, we’re in the middle of November, which means we have gratitude and thankfulness top of mind (or at least I hope you do!). So in today’s episode, I’m going to share how gratitude can actually help us be more consistent. There are so many benefits of practicing gratitude, and I hope today’s content pr…

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3. Tips for All the Thanksgiving Things 56:07

1y ago56:07

56:07

On today’s episode, I have special guests, Meghan Gates and Lana Wilkes to chat about tips for all the Thanksgiving things. The conversation touches on a wide range of aspects of the holiday from the importance of planning, asking for help when needed, and focusing on gratitude and mental well-being. Tune in for this round-table conversation with f…

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