Elevate: The Podcast

There can be a beauty to the scars we not only see, but the ones we feel. In many cases when something cuts us, whether emotionally or physically, there is a way that we overcome, learn from it, grow and come out stronger on the other side.

There is something about receiving news or a special unplanned adventure that ignites a spark inside of us, however some surprises can also result in a negative reaction. Is a surprise always a good thing? Listen in as I share my thoughts.

With the heavy presence of social media in our face 24/7, this idea of beauty that is portrayed filter by filter is causing quite a lot of pressure on many women. Today, as we sit with some special guests, we get inside of a mans brain to see what they feel about this new idea of beauty.

Mom Guilt; - The name given to the feelings of guilt women experience in relation to their kids. Where did this unrealistic idea of the perfect mom come from? Is it external? Listen in as we look into this a little deeper with Denise Campbell.

Oh, to be 10 again...

If you could go back in time and ask your 10-year-old self what made you happy and what made you stressed what would your answer be? On today's episode, I interview and ask two 10-year-olds those very questions. Madison and her friend discuss the highs and lows of being 10 and share valuable advice for us parents.

Don't you just hate it when things don't go your way? Whether you have a beautiful day planned outside with the family or you've been looking forward to getting together with friends for weeks only for it to rain or having to cancel last minute for whatever reason. Learning to pivot when life throws a wrench in your tracks isn't easy but it sure does make it less painful when you can embrace all that gets thrown your way.

Tune in to today's podcast as I discuss some of the ways I've been learning to pivot in inconvenient situations.

New Year’s in September - it’s a thing! This month is all about fresh starts, new beginnings and endless opportunities. Just like we create resolutions in January, I’m creating mine starting this month as we get back into a routine (and it’s less depressing since the weather is still decent).

More on this topic and what goals I’m setting for myself this year.

Finding the perfect balance between you and your partner can be tricky at times, how do you delegate who’s doing what? What happens when one person is away and the other still needs to work while holding down the fort? Today’s podcast is about finding that balance and the work that’s involved in maintaining it.

Who else feels like the season has changed on them already? We’re now into full organization mode (or nesting mode as I’d like to call it), getting ready for the girls to go back to school and starting to plan out schedules. Have you felt this too? More on this bittersweet feeling on today’s podcast episode.