We can be thankful with our words, but gratitude is where we have the ability to move our words into action. In this week’s podcast, Bethany challenges her listeners to take on the gratitude in action challenge! Together, we can impact the world around us.

Time keeps on ticking and somehow keeps speeding up as it passes into the future. There is no way to slow it down, make it stop, or even rewind. None of us know how much time we have in this life. In this week’s podcast, Bethany shares the importance of cherishing each moment, living in adventure, and embracing new experiences along our journey.

Somebody looks at us funny, ignores our ‘hello’, or doesn’t text or call us back and we instantly assume the worst. We start making up a story full of lies about what happened because we're hurt, without taking the time to get to the source of truth. All these assumptions can lead to gossip, rumors, and ultimately broken relationships. In this week’s podcast, Bethany talks about how to stop making an ass-u-me (ass out of you and me).

If we were to pause, we would probably find that there are many moments throughout our day that bring us joy. From the beautiful sunrise to the sunset, the smiles and laughter of our children, fresh aroma of coffee in the morning, or the needed help of a co-worker. In this week’s podcast, Bethany reminds us of the importance of reflecting on the simple moments of joy.

Teen life can be filled with so much drama. They face so many challenges to belong and be accepted by their peers, while trying to figure out and develop healthy friendships. Part of our role as parents is to model what healthy looks like. We all have been hurt by words and actions of others, we all have had bad days, but it doesn’t give us the right to be mean or cruel to others as a way to deal with the pain. In this week’s podcast, Bethany talks about how to create a drama and bully free zone starting at home with your teens.

Sarcasm can be absolutely hilarious, but it can also be hurtful. Learning how to handle people who use it as a cover for their own pain can be challenging. In this week’s podcast, Bethany shares the art of having crucial conversations and coming from a place of compassion to take your relationships to the next level.

When we set out with good intentions to reach our goals, we never prepare ourselves for those moments we just want to quit and throw in the towel! But, if we can press in to the discomfort, the inconvenience, the hard work, the challenge, and lean into our support system, we can accomplish anything we set out to do. In this week’s podcast, Bethany shares the joy of accomplishing her goal in podcasting and the challenge to not quit!

From the moment our children are born we are overcome with great love and joy. And, at that same moment, fear begins to creep in for their safety, well-being, and their future. The older they get, the more our fears can get out of control as they want more freedoms. In this week’s podcast, Bethany shares how we face our fears to let them fly.

We all want to feel valued and significant, but what about when it challenges our core beliefs, character or boundaries? Being rooted and grounded in your self-worth can help you stand strong when popular opinion wants to sway you and offer fleeting significance. In this week’s podcast Bethany shares the importance of staying aligned with your trueness and having the courage to stand alone.

Learning to set priorities and boundaries as a teen can be a challenge when they want to be involved in eve-ry-thing! Yet, doing too much can lead to stress, moodiness, and exhaustion. In this week's podcast Bethany shares the importance of helping your kids navigate their schedule and bring the best of who they are to their commitments.