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There are 3 D's that can quietly steal your goals: distraction, dispersion, and drift. In this follow-up episode from last week, I'm sharing what to do when they inevitably show up. I'll walk you through the antidote to each one—simple, practical ways to regain clarity, focus your energy, and gently course-correct when you get off track. If you're ready to stay oriented, focused, and moving forward—even when things get messy—this episode is for you.

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As a new year begins, many of us feel inspired to set goals—but too often, those goals quietly slip away. In this episode, learn how distraction, dispersion, and drift subtly pull us off course—and why recognizing them ahead of time can change everything. If you want to move toward what matters this year without beating yourself up along the way, this episode is for you.

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What if you could feel love right now, without waiting for anything to be "perfect"? In this episode, I explore how embracing life, people, and yourself exactly as you are can let love pour in—abundant, effortless, and all along the way.

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Fighting reality is exhausting—and it turns out, completely optional. In this episode, I explore how accepting the present moment—imperfect and unfinished—can open the door to deeper peace, gratitude, and joy. You don't have to wait for your life to be different to love it.

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If you've been feeling worn down and burned out, you might be wasting your energy trying to solve low quality problems. In this episode, I'm sharing how to spot these problems, and redefine how you're thinking about them, so you can put your brain to work solving problems that will build strength, wisdom, and resilience.

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Making room changes everything. From clearing physical spaces to letting go of old emotions and beliefs, this episode shows you how to create space for love, confidence, and new possibilities to flow into your life.  You'll hear practical strategies and inspiring examples to help you welcome what you truly want.

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Did you know you can be grateful for things that haven't happened yet?  You can't know exactly what the future holds, but if you visualize what you hope for and believe is possible, you can experience a feeling of gratitude now, that will fuel you toward a future that is full of things to be grateful for. Tune into this week's episode to consider a whole new way of looking at what it means to have faith. 

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Other people don't always do what we want them to — and that's okay. In this episode, I show you how to stop reaching for their steering wheel and take charge of your own thoughts, feelings, and choices. Discover a surprising way to protect your peace and keep your sanity, even when everyone else seems determined to test it.

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Tired of pushing yourself to get things done — only to feel drained and frustrated? In this episode, I share three ways to lead yourself instead of push yourself, so you can create motivation that feels joyful, sustainable, and actually works. You'll learn how to connect with a meaningful vision, invite and encourage yourself, and cultivate the emotions that make progress feel easier.

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Do you ever catch your mind sending messages that SEEM true but leave you anxious, panicked or confused? Just like spam in your inbox, some thoughts are meant to deceive — but when you pause and look closer, you can begin to see what's real. In this episode, I'll share a few ways to recognize the lies and tune your heart back to truth.

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Your brain loves to worry. It thinks it's keeping you safe. But what if worry isn't as helpful as it claims to be? In this episode, I share stories from real clients who've learned to quiet their minds—and a simple but powerful strategy you can use when you want to breathe easier. 

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Are you living your life by design—or just by default? In this episode, we'll talk about how easy it is to slip into unintentional routines that make life harder than it needs to be, and how a little bit of intention can bring more peace, purpose, and joy to your days.

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Shame tells us we are our mistakes — but that's not the truth. In this episode, we'll explore how to recognize shame when it shows up and walk through five practical questions that can lead you back to peace, self-compassion, and alignment with your values. You'll discover how to meet yourself with understanding, which will launch you into growth and improvement. 

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In this episode, I share how Philippians 4:8 can become your personal "to-think list" for navigating life's hardest challenges. You'll hear a powerful story of how one woman reframed her diagnosis by choosing to focus on what is true, honest, pure, and lovely—and how you can do the same. If you've been feeling weighed down by fear, worry, or uncertainty, this simple exercise will help you shift your thoughts and open your heart to hope.

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We often believe that hurrying will help us get more done or reach our goals faster. But what if hurry is actually slowing us down—leaving us drained, scattered, and missing the joy along the way? Tune in to explore the hidden cost of rushing through life, and the surprising alternative that can help you move forward with more clarity, peace, and even greater results.

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Compassion changes everything. In this episode, I share a simple story from the Costco food court that revealed something amazing: when we practice kindness toward ourselves, it becomes almost effortless to extend compassion to others. You'll learn why judgment sneaks in so easily, how it actually pulls us away from our values, and how to stay rooted in the love and gentleness you really want to live.

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Want to change the way you experience life? It starts with the way you think. In this episode, I share three simple but powerful keys that will help you unlock new ways of thinking: awareness, ownership, and intention. Tune in to find out how to use these keys to stop spinning in old patterns and start moving toward more peace, joy, and possibility.

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Disappointment is part of every life—a job you didn't get, a relationship that ended, a dream that fell through. In this episode, I'll show you how to allow the grief without adding extra layers of suffering, how to let gratitude soften the past, and how to choose hope for the future. If your heart feels heavy because things didn't go the way you hoped they would, this conversation is for you.

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Every great story has a villain—but what happens when you unknowingly cast one in your own life? Whether it's your teenager, your boss, your body, or your past, seeing something as the "bad guy" can turn you into the victim, and leave you feeling powerless...even though you're actually not.  In this episode, I'll show you how to rewrite that story so there are no villains—only teachers. If you've been feeling stuck, this epsiode will help you find the freedom to grow, learn, and move forward.

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We all have moments when emotions feel too heavy, so we reach for something—our phones, food, shopping, Netflix—to take the edge off. It works for a minute, but those "buffers" don't solve the mess, they just hide it. In this episode, I'll help you start to notice some of your buffers, and start to understand how they might actually be limiting you more than helping you.  I'll share how you can keep the lights on--which may feel super uncomfortable in the moment--but it's the path to real freedom.

Have you ever tried to run someone else's life… and ended up running yourself into the ground? 🙋‍♀️ Been there. In this week's episode, I talk about the sneaky way we step out of our own business (with the best intentions!) and why it leaves us anxious, lonely, and powerless. Plus, how to step back into the one place you actually do have power—and find so much more peace there.

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Feeling nervous before a big moment? Or powerless when someone's choices are driving you crazy? This week, I'll show you one quick shift that can change your emotions almost instantly.  This is an epsiode you won't want to miss. 

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Have you ever felt totally stuck in a decision—like you're standing at a fork in the road, but both paths look uncomfortable? This week's episode is all about decision debt—what it is, why we create it, and how to stop spinning in "I don't know."  If your brain's been feeling cluttered lately, this one's for you.

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Most of us were never really taught how to feel our feelings—we either shove them down and smile through it or scramble to do something to try to fix them right away. In this episode, I'm introducing a gentler, wiser way: processing. I'll walk you through how to hold space for your emotions without letting them pile up or run the show.

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If you're like most people, you probably spend a lot of energy trying not to feel certain emotions—but what if the fear and resistance are actually worse than the feeling itself? This week, I'm sharing a mindset shift (and a cold plunge moment from girls' camp) that could change the way you think about discomfort. 

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Sometimes the hardest part of feeling tired is the way we pile guilt and self-judgment on top of it. This week, I'm sharing a mindset shift (and a super helpful printer analogy!) that helped me see my own depletion in a whole new light. If you've been running low, this is your gentle reminder that it's okay—and that you're probably doing an amazing job.

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Do you ever find yourself super annoyed by someone else's faults? Like, if they would just stop doing that one thing, your life would be so much easier? In this episode, I'm sharing a simple coaching tool to help you live Jesus's teaching—to not fixate on the "mote" in your neighbor's eye, but to gently remove the "beam" from your own. If you're willing to try it, you'll be amazed at how much lighter and freer you can feel! 

What do your thoughts have in common with wall paint? Turns out... a lot. We've been preparing to have our main floor repainted this summer (and wow, it's been a process), but it got me thinking about how much thought work is like picking paint colors. In this episode, I'm sharing three ways your thoughts shape the emotional vibe of your life—and how to start telling your mental painter what colors you actually want on your walls! 

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Sometimes life feels just plain hard. During particularly difficult seasons, our brains love to offer thoughts like "this is awful" or "I can't do this."  In this week's episode, I'm sharing two simple, soul-centering thoughts that will give you a little boost if you've been feeling tired or discouraged. 

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What if you could give yourself a gift—right in the middle of the mess, the waiting, or the in-between? In this episode, I'm sharing three simple words that have helped me feel more centered (read less impatient!) during life's longer journeys. If you're adjusting to something new and it's taking more time than you expected, these words might be just what your heart needs. They're gentle, grounding, and a lovely little gift you give to yourself...or someone else.  Come find out what they are.

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Have you ever been annoyed that someone else is annoyed at you? Or gotten mad that someone else is mad?  That's "monkey see, monkey do" at work—and most of us fall into this way more often than we realize. Tune in to discover what's really going on, and find out how you can stop merely copying other people's energy and start choosing your own.  This simple shift can make your life a lot less exhausting...and a lot more fun! 

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Trying not to be selfish can feel like reaching for cheese in a mousetrap—innocent at first, but suddenly you're stuck, spinning in shame and self-doubt. In this episode, I show you how the fear of selfishness can backfire and keep you focused on yourself in ways you never intended.  You'll learn how to spot the trap and disarm it by choosing love over fear.  It's a powerful mindset shift you won't want to miss!

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Have you ever felt discouraged that your  life doesn't seem to match the "picture on the box"? In this episode, I'm offering a totally different way to think about your messy, beautiful, imperfect reality. What if it's not a problem that things don't look how you imagined—what if that's exactly how they're supposed to look? Tune in to hear why aiming for joyful IMperfection might be the most freeing goal you've ever set.

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Confidence isn't something you're either born with or not—it's something you believe your way into. In this episode, I'm sharing three specific thoughts you can click on and "buy" inside of your mind and feel the shift almost instantly. If you've ever felt paralyzed by fear, self-doubt, or decision drama, these beliefs will help you feel steady, brave, and full of grace for yourself. We'll talk about what confidence really is—and what it definitely isn't.

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Your brain is incredible. It can actually rewire itself to believe new things, form new habits, and create totally new outcomes in your life.  Believing something new can feel like bushwhacking through the jungle at first, but if you stick with it, the new road will get easier and easier to drive on.  Whether you're stuck in self-doubt, trying to parent differently, or just craving change, you already have what it takes to build a new road. Let's talk about how to start paving it.

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Sometimes life stings — literally and figuratively. Whether it's a wasp on your finger, an illness, or the kind of loss that leaves your world in ashes, it's natural to feel like something has gone terribly wrong.

But what if it hasn't?

In today's episode, I'll show you why "nothing has gone wrong" isn't a dismissive thought, but rather a deeply compassionate way to meet life's hardest moments. If you're feeling overwhelmed by something unexpected, unwanted, or unfair… this one is for you.

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Did you know that most of what we feel isn't caused by what's happening—but by what we think about what's happening?

In this episode, we're talking about the powerful shift that happens when you realize: It's just a thought. You'll hear real-life coaching examples, learn how to separate facts from your story, and discover how this simple skill can change everything from your emotions to your relationships. If your thoughts have been weighing you down lately, this episode is your reminder that you can think something new.

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Is there something you need to get done, or want to accomplish... that you keep putting off until "later?" In this episode, I'm sharing why procrastination is really just your brain trying to avoid an uncomfortable emotion—and how to gently outsmart it. You'll learn how to make things feel smaller, simpler, and more doable—so you can start making progress now, not later.  

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Feeling overwhelmed? You might think the ultimate solution is to just push yourself to do more, do more, do more.  In this episode, I'll show you why overwhelm isn't caused by your to-do list, but by what you believe about it—and how to shift from burnout to peace by sharpening your mental saw. If you've ever felt like there's too much to do and not enough of you to do it, this one's for you.

Your brain is kind of like a toddler—it needs gentle reminders to focus on what's good. In this episode, I'm sharing the idea of "4:8-ing," inspired by Philippians 4:8, and how this small, intentional shift in thinking can change how you experience your relationships, your body, and even yourself. Whether you 4:8 your mate, your kids, or your life, joy starts with what you choose to see. It won't erase your problems—but it will change your perspective. 

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"Hey, I wrote this manual that lists how I need you to behave so I can be happy. Please follow it exactly. Or else I will be mad."  Sound familiar? If you've ever felt trapped by someone else's expectations, this episode is for you.  We'll cover 3 ways to respond when someone hands you their manual—including the one that will bring you the most peace (hint: it's not doing the monkey dance). Tune in to find out how to keep your sanity intact!

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Are you setting a boundary, or actually just trying to control someone else?  In this week's episode I share the four mistakes people make when they want to set a boundary but end up with a manual instead (hint: if you're obsessing over someone else's actions or speaking from frustration, you might be in the OOPS zone). But don't worry—I've also got a simple acronym to help you aim for peaceful, empowering boundaries instead. Whether you're navigating tricky family dynamics, wanting to set limits as a parent,  or just wanting healthier relationships, this episode will help you step into...

Do you ever feel stuck in a Monopoly-style jail, waiting for someone else to change so you can finally be happy? You've asked, you've pleaded—but they keep making the same choices, and you're left rolling the dice, hoping for doubles. What if I told you there's a way out that isn't a game of chance and doesn't require any luck?  In this week's episode, I'll hand you the ultimate Get Out of Jail Free card so you can actually feel love no matter what anyone else does (or doesn't do). Tune in and set yourself free. 

Operating manuals for cars or printers or refrigerators can be super useful. But operating manuals for people aren't usually as helpful.  When we write up pages and pages of detailed instructions in our minds for how we want other people do things, and then get upset when they don't follow the manuals we wrote, we actually create misery for ourselves in our relationships. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more about manuals--and a different approach that's a lot less frustrating. 

It can be easy to criticize and judge ourselves or others. It requires a little more effort to cultivate compassion, but it's one of the most beautiful, expansive emotions you can feel. Listen in this week as I share practical ways to shift from judgment to compassion, even when it feels hard. Whether you're struggling to show kindness to yourself, a loved one, or even a difficult person in your life, this episode will inspire you to aim for compassion—and give yourself grace when you miss.

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Pain is painful. And life is full of it, right?  But did you know that there's a type of pain that is optional? (As in, you can choose whether to experience it or not?). There's clean pain (the inevitable struggles of being human) and dirty pain (the unnecessary suffering we pile on top with our thoughts). Tune in to this week's episode to discover new thoughts that will help you experience pain differently--and maybe even find more joy along the way. 

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What if your very best life isn't one without negative emotions but rather one that wholeheartedly welcomes both the good and the bad? A lot of times we dream about days filled with only happiness and ease, but don't realize that those feelings wouldn't be as meaningful if we didn't regularly experience their opposites. In this episode, I show you how believing the 50/50 rule and accepting the full emotional spectrum can actually lead to a richer, more joyul life. 

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Here's the truth:  There are gonna be a lot of things in your life that don't turn out the way you would have liked.  And sorry to tell you this, but none of the tools I teach will prevent bad things from happening to you, give you the power to control other people, or prevent you from ever making mistakes.  What I CAN help you do is decide, when things don't go your way,  whether you end up wallowing in an experience or moving through it. Tune in to today's episode to discover the key ingredient that will help you...

Being a human is kind of like being the pilot in an airplane.  Your cockpit is lined with switches and dials and buttons, and you are receiving constant input of things that need action or attention.  In today's episode, I share 2 strategies that can help you react, but not OVERREACT when you feel urgency about a situation. 

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Our brains are interpreting facts all day long...and sometimes we end up making assumptions or drawing conclusions that aren't actually true. Did you know that you don't have to believe everything your brain tells you? In this episode, I share 2 simple strategies that can help you challenge your brain a little bit when it gets carried away in lots of drama about things that happen in your life.

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Last week's episode was about noticing and understanding your thoughts, rather than trying to control them.  The next step, once you become aware of your thinking, is to give your thought a "product review." In other words, you evaluate whether the thought you are thinking is helping you create what you want in your life, or helping you create what you don't want. Tune in to today's episode to find out how evaluating a thought is not the same as judging yourself for thinking it, and get some concrete examples of how to practice this skill. 

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Some people, when they first start learning about life coaching, they get the idea that what we're trying to do is control our thoughts. We gotta push those negative thoughts away, don't let them in, and just figure out a way to make ourselves think positive.  What I teach, what I believe in, is actually not that at all.  In this episode, I share two words that describe what I'm aiming to do with my thoughts, and what I help others do with their thoughts when I'm coaching them.  Tune into today's episode to learn how you can notice your...

My oldest son is about to turn 20. Over the years I have shifted my mindest from being frustrated that my kids have the ability to make choices I wouldn't make, more toward honoring and celebrating their god-given right to decide how they will live their lives and who they want to be. In today's episode I share a piece of my journey in the form of a letter I wrote to my son a few years ago.  If you are raising teenagers, or are in any other situation where you find yourself reaching over wanting to control other people ("j...

Have you ever worn a sweater that was super uncomfortable?  That was too tight, or too scratchy, or that you just didn't feel excited to go out in?  Thoughts are like sweaters. Some thoughts fit just right, and you'll feel really good when you think them. Other thoughts feel uncomfortable, or downright terrible. Sometimes we buy sweaters for ourselves that we really don't end up liking, or sometimes we wear sweaters that we really don't enjoy wearing, that were given to us by other people.  Either way, if you don't like how you feel when you believe a thought, you...

If you want to set a New Year's Resolution that is guaranteed not to last more than a month, look no further for the ultimate guide--I'll show you exactly how.  In this epsiode, I'll teach you how to focus exclusively on the actions you need to take, how to criticize yourself, and and how to maintain rigidity in your plans to ensure that you lose motivation to achieve any goal in a matter of weeks.  I bet you can't wait to learn these secrets!  Or, if you want to set a long term goal and actually achieve it, I'll sha...

What is your perception of forgiveness?  When you think about the idea of forgiving someone who has wronged you, do you feel about as excited as a toddler who is being told it's time to take a nap?  If you are carrying around frustration and resentment over things that have happened in the past, you probably have some understandable reasons why you don't want to let go. And you don't have to.  But you can.  For YOUR sake. Listen in to this episode to find out 3 things forgiveness ISN'T--and how it can set you free. 

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Have you ever longed for a project, commitment or event to be over so you can finally get relief from all the stress?  A lot of people imagine the relief they will feel when their circumstances are different. But since relief is a feeling, and feelings are created by your thoughts (not your circumstances!), there are certain types of relief that are actually available to you right now, even if your circumstances don't change at all.  Listen in to today's episode to hear 3 "real life" examples of how this can be true. 

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Your life is like a musical, and you are the director. You get to choose what you shine your mental spotlight on.  It's up to you to decide what things you will think about, talk about, post about, complain about, worry about, express gratitude for, or believe in. Who or what do you want to cast as the lead in your musical?? Where do you want to give your focus and attention? Tune into this week's episode to get some inspiring advice from the Apostle Paul that can help you as you direct the musical inside your mind.  

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Did you know you can be grateful for things that haven't happened yet?  You can't know exactly what the future holds, but if you visualize what you hope for and believe is possible, you can experience a feeling of gratitude now, that will fuel you toward a future that is full of things to be grateful for. Tune into this week's episode to consider a whole new way of looking at what it means to have faith. 

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If you're looking to feel frustrated, powerless, and exhausted, I know just the thing!  It's called arguing with reality.  Most of us do it all day long, and it drains our energy and gets us nowhere. In this episode, I'll share 3 things you can't ever change no matter how hard you try, and show you how to train your brain to focus on what you CAN change. Listen in for a fresh take on what gratitude is...and isn't. 

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Did you know that when you feel stressed about the holidays, it's not caused by the gifts, the decorations, or your busy schedule? In this episode, I'll tell you about a sneaky thought (that seems lovely but is actually toxic!) that creates so much stress if you believe it. I'll also share some ideas of what you can choose to believe instead.  If you don't feel any stress or anxiety or worry about anything related to the holidays, or if you are super stressed and uptight about a bunch of things but that doesn't bother you at all, you c...

Thoughts create feelings. So what thoughts create anxiety? If you're like most people, you probably feel anxious when you are thinking thoughts that focus on things you worry might happen in the future or emotions you worry you might feel in the future. In this episode, I point out what a lot of people do to try to decrease anxiety that doesn't usually work, and I share a  strategy that's only a little bit different, that can help you feel the opposite of anxiety. It might surprise you how simple it is. 

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Have you ever regretted a decision you made, or something you said or did?  If you're like most people, you've probably longed for the ability to go back in time and fix a mistake you made so you could get out of feeling all that regret.  Well, unless you're Marty McFly from Back to the Future, you'll probably never have a time machine to go back and change the past.  The good news is, you don't need one.  Tune in to this week's episode to find out how the solution to regret is actually in the present. 

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Do you sometimes feel sorry for yourself when life doesn't go the way you planned, or when you face challenges, difficulties, or disappointments? If you do, it's totally fine. You can choose to feel sorry for yourself anytime you want to. But, if you don't really like the feeling of self-pity, you can actually choose connection, gratitude, and hope instead--even when you are going through hard things. Tune into this week's episode and I'll show you how. 

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Do you ever feel like you are on trial?  Like every day, you have to somehow prove that you are smart, capable, and good enough... Or depending on the evidence of the day, accept the verdict that you aren't?!  Do you put other people on trial, too? If you're tired of  trying to prove who measures up and who doesn't, or of trying to play judge, jury, defendant, and prosecutor with yourself and in your relationships, I have good news for you:  You don't have to keep doing it.  Tune into this week's episode, where I share how you can s...

If you're like most people, you sometimes end up blaming other people for the negative parts of your life, or you beat YOURSELF up when you make mistakes or fall short. In this episode I'll show you why blame and shame are both tempting, but utimately aren't useful because they both keep you trapped in negative emotion. And did you know that blame and shame aren't your only two options?  I'll tell you what I recommend instead, that feels SO much better.

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Something that drives me crazy is to reach into a drawer to get a pen and not have any pens in there. Which is pretty funny, because I also have a habit of using a pen in one room and then wandering into another room without realizing I'm doing it.  Tune in to this week's episode to get a few good laughs about what it looks like when we accidentally create results in our lives that we don't want, and learn what you can do about it. 

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In this episode I share a life coaching tool that is the foundation of everything I do as a coach. I use this tool with my clients, I use it to coach myself, I use it to create courses, and you can use it to make any changes you want to make in your life. It's called The Model. 

Tune in to find out what it is and how you can start benefitting from it right away!

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Do you want to find more joy in your relationships? Would you like to be in the driver's seat of your own emotions, instead of constantly feeling worried or frustrated about what other people do and say?  In this episode, I explain how there is a big difference between what happens in your life and the way you choose to interpret what happens. I share how to separate circumstances from thoughts, which is a skill that you'll get better and better at as you practice. The better you get at distinguishing facts from stories, the more leverage you will ha...

Welcome to the Think New Thoughts Podcast!  In this introductory episode, I share the idea that you have the power to choose the thoughts you want to think, and explore 2 truths and a lie about life coaching: The truth that all thoughts are optional, the truth that what we choose to think creates our emotions, and the lie we often believe that what HAPPENS to us determines how we feel. If you've heard about life coaching and want a quick crash course to find out what it's all about, this episode is for you. 

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