Better Etc. with Trista Sutter

This week, Trista is joined by the wedding planner who made her dream wedding come to life for the ABC special back in 2003. She is none other than world-renowned party consultant, Mindy Weiss. In addition to the pink wedding for our favorite Bachelorette, Mindy has also worked with some little-known names including, oh, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, Russell and Nina Westbrook, and the Kardashian family. Ever heard of them?! She’s also the best-selling author of Goldie the Handpicked Flower Girl, Jack Brings the Rings, The Wedding Book, The Wedding Planner, and The Baby Keepsake Book and Planner. Plus, as if that’s not enough, last year she launched an educational video series for couples entitled MAD About Weddings and even has her own wedding day emergency kits and candle collection! Mindy and Trista talk about current wedding trends, her favorite events to plan, the most shocking thing she’s ever been asked to do, and how to make celebrations special. We also get the inside scoop on Trista’s wedding including the behind the scenes leading up to it. Mindy then gives some tips on how to keep the stress levels down while planning or hosting an event. Easier said than done, we know, but hopefully this episode inspires you to plan the event of your dreams, or even just host a nice dinner with a little more peace of mind!  

To see the gorgeous events she creates and buy her books, visit Mindy’s website at mindyweiss.com and check out her Instagram @mindyweiss!  

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Trigger warning: Talk of physical and sexual assault.   

Trista is joined by Robyn Warner for the second part of an incredibly powerful two-part conversation on assault and self-defense. Robyn was physically and sexually assaulted when she was 18 years old, running in broad daylight. She has since managed to turn this horrific moment into her power; teaching people how to be prepared should they ever need to defend themselves and empowering women and girls, especially, in keeping themselves and their families safe. She has now been teaching self-defense and awareness for the past 13 years and shares with the Better, etc audience tactical tips for self-defense and awareness, ways to practice these methods, how and when to get conversations with children started about protecting themselves and how to teach them about “tricky people.” We hope this conversation not only provides you with valuable information to keep yourself safe, but the tools and confidence to spread these ripples of knowledge with those you love as well!   

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Trigger warning: Talk of attempted suicide, physical assault, and sexual assault. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.  

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and this week, Trista is joined by Robyn Warner for the first part of an incredibly powerful two-part conversation on assault and self-defense. Robyn was sexually assaulted when she was 18 years old, running in broad daylight. She has since managed to turn this horrific moment into her power; teaching people how to be prepared should they ever need to defend themselves, and empowering women and girls, especially, in keeping themselves and their families safe. She openly recounts her story in terrifying detail, providing insight along the way as to how she managed to escape, the feelings she had that changed her course of action and kept her safe, and the details of her online self-protection and awareness course, S.A.F.E. by Robyn, where she shares practical skills for everyday use in helping anyone to “be prepared and not scared.”  She has now been teaching self-defense and awareness for the past 13 years, fulfilling her goal of empowering herself and others following the incident. While difficult to listen to, this episode provides valuable insight into ways you can be more aware and prepared for a worst-case situation.   

To learn more about Robyn’s story, check out her Instagram @aflyonmywall and to learn more about S.A.F.E by Robyn, you can visit the website here. 

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This week, you’re in for such a fun and enlightening conversation with Riaz Meghji, an author with 17 years of experience connecting with people through his career in broadcast journalism. He and Trista talk all about, well... talking! They discuss conversation, connection, how to be a better listener, and how to be more intentional with how we engage with others. They laugh at themselves and their filler “ums” and “sos” and “likes” and Riaz shares tips on how to keep them under wraps. He also offers insight into how the pandemic has made human connection that much more meaningful, how emotions can be a distraction to the present moment, and how small talk is actually a defence mechanism! Plus, Trista introduces Riaz to the Enneagram test. Do you believe that human connection is one of the most important things in life? If so, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. 

For more information and resources for human connection, check out Riaz’s YouTube channel and website, riazmeghji.com.  

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This week Trista is joined by her most special guest yet, her 12-year-old daughter Blakesley! The two answer fun questions from followers and Trista gets the scoop on what Blakesley really thinks of their relationship. We learn all about the first daughter born to Bachelor Nation sweethearts, who her favorite people are within the franchise, whether she’s watched the show, and when she realized that her parents were famous. She even gives recommendations to a follower’s question via her own spinoff segment, Blakes’ Takes and tells us all about her fancy skin care set up, her favorite tv shows, and what she is going to do to be better, tomorrow! Get ready for lots of laughter and more in the adorable interview that’s sure to bring a smile to your face.   

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Are you an entrepreneur who is struggling to get to that next level in business? Or, maybe you’re facing personal challenges that are holding you back from being your best self. This week Trista is joined by Linda Perry, “recovering” attorney, mindset master coach, lead business instructor, author, and podcast host dedicated to helping entrepreneurs shift their mindset and grow their business. The two explore how everyone can use the tips and tricks she teaches to be successful, whether or not we are entrepreneurs. These days especially, a lot of us are struggling when it comes to limiting beliefs and imposter complex. Linda discusses and defines lack of motivation, and conversely, what it means to be unstoppable. So, what is holding you back? We hope this episode teaches you to clean out that “head trash” and start living a happier life!

To connect with Linda, you can find her on Instagram @linda.m.perry or head to lindamperry.com/unstoppable for her free book! 

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Linda’s 4 Categories of Entrepreneur (Mirrors Finding Your Zone of Genius from The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks)  

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Rejection hurts; whether that’s from a friend, a romantic partner, or even a job! The other major rejection we rarely identify is the rejection of self, including negative self-hatred and self-talk. This week, our guest teaches us how to turn this rejection, in whatever form it may be, into purpose and happiness! Trista is joined by relationship coach, inspirational speaker, podcast host, and new author, Kait Warman. She gives us an overview of the various forms of rejection identified in her book, Thank You for Rejecting Me: Transform Pain Into Purpose and Learn to Fight for Yourself, and opens up about her biggest rejection and the transformation that came from it, including a moment that she’s never shared before. She reads a powerful letter that she wrote to heartache, and Trista also opens up about moments where she has been hurt in the past. We hope this episode inspires you not to run from pain, but to lean into it in order to find your purpose and ultimately, heal.  

You can connect with Kait on Instagram @kaitness or @heartofdating, listen to her podcast Heart of Dating, and check out her book Thank You for Rejecting Me: Transform Pain Into Purpose and Learn to Fight for Yourself, wherever you shop!  

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How well do you know yourself? What about your loved ones? It turns out there is quite a lot to learn, and to help scratch the surface, Trista is joined by Enneagram teacher, therapist, author, speaker, corporate consultant, podcast host, songwriter, and Episcopal priest, Ian Morgan Cron! While his expertise could fill a whole year’s worth of Better Etc. episodes, today’s conversation focuses on his wealth of knowledge regarding the Enneagram and helps us begin the process of honoring our stories through self-awareness - thanks to this ancient personality typing system. You will get clues as to what type you are as Ian gives us a high-level view of all nine types. Don’t think that nine types means that this test has to be a sham, though, because within each type are an infinite number of personalities (which makes lots of sense being that there are billions of people on the planet!) And once you complete the test, you can use the incredibly comprehensive results to help handle stressful situations and approach life with an enhanced lens. Ian also discusses the value of mindfulness meditation in order to respond, rather than react to life and even gives everyone a glimpse into Trista and Ryan’s marriage with a little analysis of their types and how they interact - or should!  We hope this episode motivates you to want to dig deeper into this insightful web of personality thereby creating better relationships, developing more compassion for others, discovering your authentic self, and building a better life.  

You can connect with Ian and learn more at ianmorgancron.com and listen to his podcast Typology where ever you listen to podcasts. For 15% off his comprehensive iEQ9 personality test, use code BETTER15 at ianmorgancron.com/assessment. 

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TW: eating disorder, bulimia  

No matter how things appear, everyone has internal battles. If your battle is with food, something that most of us are expected to eat three times every single day, that battle can be exhausting and all-consuming. This week, Trista is joined by nutritionist, certified food and body coach, and founder of Ditch the Scale Academy, Andrea Montoya. In this powerful episode, Andrea breaks down emotional eating, why we do it, and how we can try to stop it. She opens up about her lowest moment, offers signs to look out for, and discusses how to foster healthy relationships between your children and their food. There are a myriad of ways you can battle with food and in this insightful episode Andrea offers helpful guidance on how to improve the relationship that sustains us, insisting that neither your body nor food are the enemy (but how restriction is never a good idea!). Ultimately, she emphasizes the value of incorporating breath and presence in our lives, and driving our attention inward in order to heal and create a healthy future. 

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Do you have trouble setting boundaries? Do you, like so many, feel like you’re experiencing burnout? If so, you’re not going to want to miss today’s powerful conversation. Trista is joined by an old friend from her days as a Miami Heat dancer, Janet Jones. The two discuss defining and addressing burnout, somatic experiencing, surge capacity, and setting and respecting boundaries. We learn that one of the best ways to avoid burnout is play; shutting out people’s access to you, being completely present, and playing, whether that’s getting outside or having a dance party in your room! And, speaking of dance, we learn how Janet balances her role as a mother and also as the founder of VXN, a dance fitness brand focused on improving the physical & mental wellness of women that now has 500 instructors in 8 countries. Janet opens up about her experience with burnout and ways in which we can work to prevent it or heal if it happens. Trista also shares her own scary experience with her body reaching its limits on a family trip. You never know what’s going on with people behind the scenes which is why it’s so, so important to always be kind and to strive to be better! 

You can connect with Janet on Instagram @janet_jones, and check out VXN at vxnworkout.com.  

Janet’s book recommendations  

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