I'm digging into parenting and discipline on this episode and sharing a framework for teaching and leading your children. I talk about what we should focus on as parents, how rewards and consequences can affect behavior, and how to set expectations in your household. Discipline doesn't have to be complicated - it just has to be rooted in love. ...…

In this episode, I talk about some of the reasons why you might be uncomfortable giving your business the full attention it deserves. I also dive into the three buckets that make up your business and how you can fill them up. Filling up the buckets of strangers, acquaintances, and fans is essential if you want your business to generate profit. ...…

I talk about the importance of witnessing your eating habits without judgment, feeling your feelings, and planning out what you’re going to eat. I also discuss some of the emotional eating habits I’ve observed in myself as I’ve done this work and how I’ve come to love and accept my body exactly as it is. Losing weight shouldn’t be about trying ...…

Listen in as I share some stories about clients who have been seeking relief, what I recommended for them, and what I want you to think about when you’re feeling negative emotions that make you want to seek relief. We’ll also talk about dirty emotions versus clean emotions, locating your emotions in your body, and why joy is the ultimate form o ...…

On this episode of the podcast, I’m walking through why every relationship we have exists entirely in our own mind. This is great news: it means that we are 100% in control of our relationships with other people. And that means we can choose to have compassion, curiosity, and love for other people, rather than worrying about whether or not they ...…

On last week’s episode Brooke Castillo and I discussed religion and the response has been so overwhelming about how much you loved it. This week I share some additional thoughts based on 5 years of coaching members of The Church about how we sometimes, unconsciously use the very beliefs that can make our lives better, to hurt us. Tune in and ga ...…

Today I am sharing with you a conversation I recently had with Brooke Castillo about religion. We discuss the difference between your relationship with God and your relationship with your religion, where God fits in the model and why our experience of God is so much stronger when we’re suffering. Thanks to Brooke for her willingness to come on ...…

Part of our ability to interact with one another in an appropriate way means we censor ourselves. This is healthy and I wouldn’t want you to drop it. But sometimes we have an opportunity to be more honest with one another about what we think or feel. I wonder what would happen if we all started saying what we mean a little more and believing ot ...…

If you’ve listened to this podcast for long you know that I teach that your circumstance doesn’t need to change for you to get the result you want in your life. I also teach that focusing on the circumstance is not the most effective way, but today, I want to talk to you about the irony of how circumstances sometimes do change once we do the wo ...…

One of the questions I get a lot is, “What is the difference between traditional therapy or counseling and coaching?” Today Natalie and I are tackling that question. We’ll tell you what we love about therapy and why we think coaching is a better fit in many situations. Tune in as we discuss the challenges of marriage, how a coach helps you thro ...…

Today I’m answering questions sent in by you, my listeners. I’ll be answering the following questions: How do I teach this to my kids? What do I do if people think I’m the difficult one in the family? How do you learn to hold yourself accountable and follow through? Where is the line between though work and changing up something that isn’t serv ...…

Is there such a thing as right and wrong? Yes. And no. Today I’m talking about this concept with regards to decisions you make to help you be more confident and timely in your decision making. Indecision is a dream killer. Don’t fall for that. We’ll also talk about right and wrong with regards to your past, and to the decisions people in your l ...…

I love to sleep. I could be a professional napper. But sometimes I just don’t get as much as I wish I could. Sometimes it’s the kids in my bed or my brain running wild in the night. The post Ep 184. When You Didn’t Get Enough Sleep appeared first on Jody Moore.

Today I have a fantastic treat for you. Natalie and I sat down with our daughters (ages 9, 10 and 11) to talk about emotions, thoughts, friends, advice for parents and what’s so great about being a kid today. You’ll hear about the tools Natalie and I teach which our girls understand, and the parts […] The post Ep 183. Wisdom From My Girls appea ...…

Sometimes we have thoughts that we know are negative. We may not be able to change them but it’s easy to identify them as problem thoughts. Then, other times, we have thoughts that sound useful. They feel necessary. They sound pretty or righteous or feel very justified and reasonable. Maybe other people offer them to […] The post Ep 182. Sneaky ...…

After achieving some mind-blowing goals in 2018 I decided to take a look at the 4-step process that got me there so I can utilize it again in 2019. Today I’m sharing that process with you to keep in mind as you set your goals. My most favorite part of achieving a goal is the […] The post Ep 181. Faith and Magic appeared first on Jody Moore.…

Today’s episode is the third and final segment of Better Than Happy Live. If you’ve been listening to this series you’ve heard just a tiny bit of what I cover at this full day workshop style event, but I hope it gives you a deeper look into how applying these tools in your life literally […] The post Ep 180. Better Than Happy Live Part 3 appear ...…

Today I’m bringing you a second segment from Better Than Happy Live. Listen in as I coach real people with real issues and we apply the tools you’ve heard here on the podcast. Before the live segment I’m sharing with you some perspective on the perfect Christmas. The post Ep 179. The Perfect Christmas and Live Part 2 appeared first on Jody Moore.…

This is Part 1 of a series of segments from the live podcast event I did last fall. We spent a full day together diving into this work deeper, coaching to gain real life perspective, and getting to know one another. It was amazing. The post Ep 178. Podcast Live Part 1 appeared first on Jody Moore.

December is the time of year when everyone starts talking about being so busy. The rush of the holiday, the endless to-do list and the expectations everyone seems to have can give you the opportunity to fall for this trick your brain plays. But busyness is not about what’s going on outside of you. The post Ep 177. Busyness appeared first on Jod ...…

Today I’m sharing something I’ve discovered about myself in my own self coaching and as I’ve stopped snacking. Transitions are uncomfortable. I’m sharing my own personal story of struggling with major transitions in my past, but I’m also sharing what I have discovered that has been so mind blowing for me... The post Ep 176. Transitions appeared ...…

The tools you’re learning are changing things for you, so naturally you want to share it with others. I hear from listeners and my clients that they are trying to explain it and sometimes the people in their lives aren’t open to it. The post Ep 175. How to Teach Others About Thought Work appeared first on Jody Moore.…

Gossip is something that most of us agree we don’t want to participate in, but there is something about it that is exciting and compelling to our brains. Today we’re taking a look at why it’s so tempting, what the negative effect of it is in our lives, and I’m giving you a three-step process... The post Ep 174. Gossip appeared first on Jody Moore.…

On your wedding day, as you leave the temple hand in hand, nobody expects that one person will stop believing in the gospel and choose to leave the church one day, but sometimes it happens. Like most other parts of marriage, this requires some effort to navigate... The post Ep 173. A Thriving Mixed-Faith Marriage with Matt and Lindsay Kjar appe ...…

We live in a world full of options and everyone wants our time and attention. While having so many options is an amazing part of an advanced world, it also leads to decision fatigue for many. Today I’m going to talk to you about editing your life and making decisions ahead of time. The post Ep 172. Editing Your Life appeared first on Jody Moore.…

Ever notice how painful it is to be wrong? Today we’re exploring why the brain has such an aversion to it, and some of the un-necessary problems we create for ourselves as a result. Of course we’ll address how to re-direct your brain and the benefits of doing so as you pursue your goals. The post Ep 171. Being Wrong appeared first on Jody Moore.…

Today I want to give you an in-depth lesson in the concept of buffering. Buffers can include everything from drugs, alcohol and pornography to overeating, shopping or video games. You’ll know it’s a buffer if it has a net negative effect in your life. This episode is one of my most powerful. The post Ep 170. Changing A Bad Habit appeared first ...…

Our brains are very good at negativity. It’s a natural survival mechanism. But today I want to talk to you about judgement, fear, worry and self-loathing. These are the most common forms of negativity and in many ways they create un-necessary problems and suffering for us. The post Ep 169. Negativity In Disguise appeared first on Jody Moore.…

Lately I’ve been doing a lot of reading up on accessing your own creativity and today I want to share some of my biggest take aways. I’m sharing teachings from Stephen Pressfield, Austin Kleon and Elizabeth Gilbert. Tune in as I teach you why you don’t need to be original. The post Ep 168. Accessing Creativity appeared first on Jody Moore.…

How do you know if you’re a good mom or a good dad? Is it if your kids are happy? They are obedient and get good grades? Is it based on how they turn out? Is it based on whether or not the like the way you raised them? Or is it none of those? The post Ep 167. Successful Parenting appeared first on Jody Moore.…

When we share our testimonies at church we often say, “I know this church is true.” We find great peace in knowing it’s true. So when I teach people the CTFAR model they often want to put their religious beliefs in the circumstance line. The post Ep 166. What Is Truth? appeared first on Jody Moore.

The idea that we should get married, then try to meet one another’s needs sounds like a nice one in theory, but in reality, it causes more problems and puts distance and resentment in homes and families. Today I’m breaking down the concept of meeting your own needs. I want to clarify what this means and why I believe this is what Heavenly Fathe ...…

The clutter. The chaos. It’s everywhere. You agree that having it organized would be life-changing and magical but it’s so overwhelming. Allow me to introduce Shira Gill. Shira is not only a professional organizer, she’s also a Certified Life Coach and today she’s allowing us to steal some tips and tricks to allow you to get started tackling th ...…

Today I’m giving you a behind the scenes look at my business. If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could sit with Jody and pick her brain,” then today is your day. The post Ep 163. Behind the Scenes appeared first on Jody Moore.

Today I’m sharing a real coaching session with a real client. Listen in as Sara talks about her frustration with her children when they don’t do what she asks them to do. This is a powerful session if you have kids and even if you don’t. The post Ep 162. Jody Coaches Sara on Frustration With Her Kids appeared first on Jody Moore.…

Today’s episode is a special back to school message for your youth. Please help me share it with them and check it out yourself. You might be surprised at how much you’ll learn. To grab a seat at Better Than Happy Live visit jodymoore.com/bthlive To register for Foundations of Marriage with Natalie Clay visit jodymoore.com/marriage The post Ep ...…

Today I’m sharing some of my favorite thoughts with you. Feel free to grab any you like and work to find evidence for them in your life. As you choose intentionally what you want to believe, you’ll find your life changing as well. The post Ep 160. Empowering Thoughts appeared first on Jody Moore.

I’m SOOOOO excited for you to get to hear the wisdom of my brilliant and hilarious sister Natalie Clay. Today Natalie and I talk though 6 tools we believe everyone who is getting married (or already married) needs to understand to have a joyful marriage and create healthy families. Don’t miss this episode! The post Ep 159. DON’T GET MARRIED Unt ...…

Most people are searching for the answers to “how” to achieve the things they want to in life. They think if they can figure out how, then they will believe it is possible and then they will go for it. Today I want to teach you why this is backwards and how to let go. The post Ep 158. “How” is None of Your Business appeared first on Jody Moore.…

This is a bonus episode to invite you to some free webinars I’ll be teaching online live next week. To register for them head over to jodymoore.com/free The post Bonus Episode: Free Webinars appeared first on Jody Moore.

In our natural unsupervised state our brains want to focus on and try to change things outside of us. If this worked I would tell you to keep doing it but it mostly doesn’t work. So today I want to teach you how to accept the things that happen that are outside of your control. The post Ep 157. Accepting and Questioning appeared first on Jody M ...…

Buckle your seat belts kids. I have a special treat for you today. If you’ve never listened to “Awesome with Alison” then I’m happy to get to introduce you to Alison Faulkner. And if you are already a fan, then I don’t have to tell you how much fun she is to learn from. The post Ep 156. Authenticity with Alison Faulkner appeared first on Jody M ...…

My clients like to ask me if their feelings or behavior is normal given a certain situation. It’s as though our brains want to be justified in some way. Today I want to talk to you about what is normal and I recommend that you question whether or not “normal” is going to create the life you truly want.Join me today as I dive into this topic inc ...…

Are you a person of excellence? Or are you more of a 75% person? And what is the difference between excellence and perfectionism? These questions are answered on today’s episode and I’ll also be sharing with you why I’m committing today to be a person of excellence. Will you join me? The post Ep 154. Excellence appeared first on Jody Moore.…

Play is an important part of your life. It not only is fun and feels good, but it impacts your emotional health as well. As kids we understand this but as we grow up we tend to allow the responsibility and pressure of being an adult get in the way of play. The post Ep 153. Let’s Play appeared first on Jody Moore.…

Pride is one of the greatest hazards to us in this lifetime. It’s a concept that is often misunderstood and easy to neglect but something I think is powerful to take a closer look at today. I have found myself falling into the trap of pride in a few ways lately and today I’m sharing my experience with you as well as some thoughts on pride inclu ...…

Ever feel like your prayers aren’t being answered? Well, it’s not that you’re doing anything wrong, but today I’m sharing some insight based on the tools I use as a Coach as well as examples from the Book of Mormon about how to pray in the most effective way. The post Ep 151. What to Pray For appeared first on Jody Moore.…

What makes someone lovable? Is it the things they do or say? Is it how they feel about us? And what makes someone un-lovable? Is it that they aren’t nice, don’t like people or don’t love us? The answer is no. What makes another person lovable is your decision to love them. Period. The post Ep 150. Loveability appeared first on Jody Moore.…

Fear is a protective mechanism designed to aid in our survival. Today I want to teach you 5 things about fear to help minimize your fear of fear. Because showing up in your life may require some fear but with the tools I want to teach you today, you’ll be better equipped to handle it. The post Ep 149. Fear appeared first on Jody Moore.…

Today I’m teaching you about confusion, overwhelm and indecision. These are what I call indulgent emotions. Feeling them does not get you closer to clarity and focus. Instead it keeps you unconscious and stuck. They are a result of a mismanaged brain and while it may feel like they just happen to you, I have actionable tips to help you get out ...…