52 Weeks Podcast

Steph leads out on this week’s conversation by sharing a life changing episode with Morgan Mckell, the link is attached below. The question he asked himself about successful entrepreneurs was, “What are they doing that I’m not doing?” This question stuck with Steph and helped her make some necessary changes that are paying off in her daily routine 200 or so days later. Steph reflects on the blessings of habits and goals and Melody shares a couple of specific ways she has improved with being a running coach, along with Tracy’s journey in desiring and having faith to be a mother. Steph also shares how at that time she felt the disconnect between who she was then and who she is now.

Steph has been crushing her daily habits along with tracking how much she is reading the word of God. Tracy is aware that she needs to get a morning routine up and running again and was able to see some emotional control victories this past week which encouraged her. Melody is focusing on the fire of scripture study and creating a more engaging experience for herself. She stepped into discomfort by going on the Razors in Moab. Melody invited us all to take cold showers this past week and we reflect on our experience in this episode. The invitation is now extended to you, take a cold shower this week and make observations on what it does for you.

Tracy Melody & Steph share what is RIGHT about their life today and how they handled the 12-24 hours without their phones. Though this was the challenge last week, we had a few technical difficulties and decided to focus again on what we learned from that experience. Listen in to hear our unique perspectives on the challenge. We also reviewed our successes, from this past week and shared our goals for the coming week. We invite all our listeners to set aside their phones for a longer block of time to make observations about their devices.

Steph throws us all of this week when she asks a moment in the past week when we thought, “I am cool.” It was a different question, we also discussed our goals for the coming week and discovered that this year’s podcast is focused on character and is less visible then we sometimes expect from a “goals” podcast. Melody shares a beautiful insight about anxiety and getting rid of unnecessary tasks that aren’t needful. Tracy, Melody & Steph all discuss the past week’s challenge to do a 24 hour phone fast. Melody and Tracy share their specific insights and you’ll have to listen to hear what Steph is planning to do. We invite all our listeners to fast at least a little while from their phone or to ask the question when picking up their phone, “what am I looking for?” -Manoush Zomorodi

Songs & YouTube videos mentioned:

Unanswered Prayers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXzdm1cz1XU

On My Own https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deUgUoJ4z5I

Used to Be Mine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53GIADHxVzM

Manoush Zomorodi’s TED talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c73Q8oQmwzo&t=16s

Yes Theory Video Tracy Mentioned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOgVZCugeuo

Melody, Steph & Tracy reflect on this past week’s efforts to reflect on their phone usage. Everyone did something from checking their screen time to becoming more aware of how much they use their phones and devices. Tracy participated in the National Day of Unplugging and has a lot to say about that in this week’s episode. Melody & Steph share some insightful thoughts around healthy attachments to our phones and how much time kids 8-18 years old are spending on their phones. Tracy advocates for simple awareness around how much and why you are using your phone. Boredom is a positive thing, especially for creativity. This week’s invitation is to become aware by checking your screen time stats.

This week’s topic: boundaries! Steph shares some tips for beginners with boundaries, Melody also talked about a couple of podcast she listened to by Henry Cloud regarding setting boundaries and Tracy commented and shared how we need to get more clear about what is a yes and what is a no. Melody opened up the point that a, “I am going to think about that.” is another great way to build in some think-time before committing. Each person restated their commitments for the coming week & invite you to listen to a podcast, listen to a TED talk or read an article on boundaries for this week.

Steph reflects on how long we have been podcasting in 2022 and if it feels like a long time or a short time for Melody and I. Tracy talked about her efforts in the past week to not doing things because of guilt, Melody focused on giving herself a high five in the mirror & Steph talked about the Body Battery associated with her Garmin watch and using it to realize how much sleep she actually needs. The watch is rather accurate and even depleted after Steph ate a heavy meal. Melody also uses the Body Battery to help her re-evaluate what is most important to focus on. Steph walked us through the Brooke Castillo podcast episode she listened to that outlined how to plan. Melody shared her frustration about how people do all the things. Grace and Christ centered help is the answer! We invite our listeners to create and follow through with one boundary in the next week. Where do you need to have a healthier more supportive boundary?

Boundaries Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8qmX2CLXhI&feature=youtu.be

It's our eighth episode, and it's crazy to think that we have only been podcasting together for two months. It seems like we have learned so much about ourselves, our habits, and our emotions. With last week being Valentine's Day, the invitation is to take yourself on a date.

Tracy went to the Van Gogh exhibit downtown and realized she would have rather shared the experience with someone. Melody used her cube timer, set it for an hour, and worked on a self-help workbook. And Steph pampered herself and did her nails, and made an appointment for her hair to be done. Our invitation is to find something this week to do alone and plan the time to take yourself on a date.

Tracy leads the call this week as wins are discussed along with progress made on goals and habits. A focus for the conversation is awareness or consciousness and how that is key to making changes. The conversation for the week revolves around the Five Love Languages and how we can better be loved and love our closest family and friends. Goals and habits are renewed for the week ahead. The invitation for the week is to take the Five Love Languages quiz. Visit: 5lovelanguages.com

Melody, Steph & Tracy report on how their goals and habits are going in 2022. Melody shares a life hack worth remembering and references this amazing timer from Amazon. Brooke Snow’s Law of Creation: Opposition podcast is also mentioned and is linked here. Melody & Tracy both discuss how it is better to anticipate the opposition than be surprised by it. Steph & Melody successfully reached out in a deliberate way to their family members. Tracy has a catharsis about her family and why it was so hard for her to reach out this past week.