52 Weeks Podcast

Are you comfortable saying affirmations to yourself in the mirror or in your car? If yes, bravo! Keep it up! If not, reminding yourself who you are in a way that feels good to you is probably key. This week’s episode is all about how Melody, Steph & Tracy have created their personal mantras and declarations. The conversation morphs into why Tracy has a hard time connecting to her patriarchal blessing and how she is navigating the gap between her agency and what it tells her about her life’s purposes and goals. Steph also shares how she broke down her patriarchal blessing and created more clarity in her own life.

How often do you reflect on how far you have come? What you have learned and how you have grown? This week’s episode is a reflection on what we have accomplished and learned so far in the 52 Weeks podcast. Steph asks us some questions about what we have learned, what we are proud of and what growth we have seen in one another. Tracy cries. So, it’s good. We invite you to reflect on what you have accomplished and think about what future self would tell the present version of you!

When was the last time you walked around barefoot outside your home? Melody is passionate about grounding and using our barefeet to connect to the earth. Whether you walk around barefoot or not, being outdoors and moving has a ton of physical and mental health benefits. Those benefits are shared in this week’s episode along with Tracy’s experience walking around barefoot and her feelings regarding opting outside. The episode also mentions the story of Cliff Young & Barefoot Ted. Though running is an option we invite you to walk barefoot or do something to appreciate those beautiful feet!

How has music influenced your life? What is one moment with music you will never forget? Who are the artists you listen to most frequently? This week’s episode highlights the musicians and musical moments that have influenced Tracy, Melody & Steph. The following musicians are highlighted: Ben Rector, Cherie Call, Taylor Swift, Don Williams, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Andy Grammer, Weezer and Eric Hutchinson. We are excited for each of you to reflect on the power of music and the memories it brings to your memory. The invitation is to reflect on music, share it with someone else and to tap into its phenomenal power.

What do you do to stay up on the changes in your professional or personal industries? Steph found herself being jealous of other industries that require continuing education to keep their licenses current, therefore this week Steph invited Melody & Tracy to research podcasting for 20-60 minutes and to apply something that they learned in their individual podcasts. All links are below for you to dive into the episodes referenced and the tools you can use if you’d like to start a podcast. We invite you to join us at the Utah Podcast Coalition & to research either podcasting or another area of interest this coming week.

According to NAMI 50% of all mental illness begins by age 14 and one in five Americans live with a mental health condition. Melody is a passionate advocate for increasing the conversation and awareness around mental health and this week’s conversation focuses on what we have learned about mental health disorders. Steph shares a little about the most common mental disorder, Anxiety. Melody speaks to bi-polar and the four types (so far) that have been categorized in our mental health system. Tracy shares how she has listened to Jacob Hess and has found it interesting to hear several different perspectives on what helps those with mental illness. We invite our listeners to study a mental disorder and be a friend to those they know who struggle in this way, especially if it is you.

What does it look like when someone supports you in conversation? What is a shift response in conversation? Are both necessary? This week Steph, Tracy & Melody launch into their observations of supporting vs shifting the conversation in their day to day interactions. Interestingly, having this information didn’t really support an ongoing conversation throughout the week but deterred Melody, Tracy & Steph from engaging with each other. Interesting? Yes. Supportive? Maybe not. Either way, Tracy & Melody were able to see how supporting vs shifting impacts their marriage relationship. The supportive habits of the year were also focused on in this conversation and goals were set for the coming week. Tune in!

“What is bringing you joy outside of work?” this question started today’s conversation and led all of us into a conversation about play. How do you like to play? What is bringing you joy outside of your work right now?

We also discussed the difference between attraction and admiration. What are you drawn to? What is something you have always wanted to try to do yourself? On the other hand, what is something you admire or look up to about someone or something but have no desire to do yourself? This week’s conversation discusses admiration versus attraction and how noticing the difference in our own life can be illuminating & clarifying. We invite you to notice the difference in your own thoughts regarding attraction and admiration.

Do you enjoy dancing? Do you feel uncomfortable? Free? Alive? Energized? Embarrassed? All these emotions can accompany dancing and this week’s topic reminded us that sometimes it will change your state to simply dance. Melody leads the conversation and shares several studies on the impact of dancing that are linked below. Dancing can feel very vulnerable but we have all had moments of victorious and joyful dancing. We invite each of you to do the same in the following week, turn on a song and cut the rug! The goals of the week are also shared and how we all are in need of crucial conversations. Direct message us on Instagram to report on your experience with dancing!

Meditation is one of Tracy’s favorite daily practices and this week Steph, Melody & Tracy discuss their experience with the Tony Robbins meditation along with their thoughts around meditation, it is full of tips, what each person learned and of course Tracy’s own testimonial and thoughts on meditation. It is a powerful and life changing practice that is best exhibited over time. Melody shares how her prayer journal is blessing her life along with how she self coached this past week and how challenging it was. Steph was able to hit 22,000 steps a day and is establishing that new pattern in her life. Tracy hit her AM routine goals every day and published three Instagram reels. This week’s invitation is to complete one mediation and reflect on its power in your life.