Evergreen Thinking with Kelsee

Are you rushing through life? Do you have a tendency to be late all the time? Ever feel like there's just not enough hours in the day?

Your host, Kelsee, can relate. Time management is something she has been targeting in her personal and professional life, and today she is sharing the powerful mindset shifts and behavioral changes that have been game-changing! 

This episode will empower and inspire you to finally feel like you're working with the clock and not against it! 

To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and @evergreenthinkingpod or visit the show's website: evergreenthinkingpod.com

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Kelsee has been working with a coach and training for her first triathlon since December 2022. As she approaches the 3 month mark she wanted to share how the training is going and what she has learned so far along the way. Kelsee started taking beginner-adult swim lessons at her local YMCA, as she had previously never learned to swim. She is new to riding a bike with clip-in pedals, and is loving running so far. 

This is a quick and casual episode, for you to follow along on her journey. 

To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and @evergreenthinkingpod or visit the show's website: evergreenthinkingpod.com

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Sometimes we are so close to our own story that we forget what makes us truly unique. In this episode Kelsee shares an insight that she gleaned from a recent business meeting, and a call to action to pull ourselves out of the nitty-gritty from time to time and zoom out for a new perspective. 

Whether you are a business owner trying to stand out in the marketplace, or just a human trying to make the most of your life, this episode is a quick encouragement to take a step back and appreciate the whole landscape of your life. 

To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and @evergreenthinkingpod or visit the show's website: evergreenthinkingpod.com

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People often ask Kelsee how she does everything she does. How she has reached the kind of success in business and in life that she has. And while she is super transparent about the struggles and ebbs and flows of life, people are curious about how she lives so playfully and so freely- her zest for life is contagious! 

The answer is simple, although it may be surprising: Kelsee isn't afraid of failure and allows herself to be bad at things. And that is her number one tip for living a fulfilling life. 

Tune in to hear more of this philosophy and to be empowered to take messy action towards your dreams today! 

To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and @evergreenthinkingpod or visit the show's website: evergreenthinkingpod.com

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Life as we know it can be SO SERIOUS. If you're looking for an excuse to stop working so hard and play a little more, look no further, this episode is for YOU. 

In this episode Kelsee is describing the many benefits that play has to offer our mental health and relationships. She explains some of the ways that she prioritizes playfulness in her everyday life, how she incorporates play into the therapy setting, and encourages you to schedule more play into your life too. Because play is a basic human need that you deserve to have met! 

To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and @evergreenthinkingpod or visit the show's website: evergreenthinkingpod.com

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This isn't your typical deconstruction of faith story. Kelsee wasn't raised particularly religious. Faith in the Christian god was something she leaned deeply into and eventually out of on her own. 

Around 2018, at about the age of 24, Kelsee left Christianity. Heavily involved in the evangelical church, and a ministry leader, this was a major life transition that would be the catalyst for many other transformations in Kelsee's life. While this is a part of her story that she shares openly, this is the first time she shares the whole story in detail publicly. 

This episode is raw and unscripted, with the intent of sharing the before, during, and after of one person's religious deconstruction. Kelsee hopes that by hearing her story, listeners will know that they aren't alone in their deep questions of faith, and gain a few tips on how to navigate this kind of transition. 

Although Kelsee no longer identifies with the christian religion, her intent is not to change anyone's mind, rather it is to give them permission to explore what feels true and authentic to themself and pursue a life of meaning. 

As she says in this episode: Just like your physical health is YOUR physical health, and your mental health is YOUR mental health...Your spiritual health is YOUR spiritual health.  

To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and @evergreenthinkingpod or visit the show's website: evergreenthinkingpod.com

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In this episode, Kelsee walks you through the concept of self-compassion and how to practically start to practice this in your life. She approaches self-compassion from two angles: Word and Deed. Listen to this episode to explore your friendship values (and see how this crucial step impacts your ability to be a friend to yourself) and not only improve your self-talk, but also your self-care behaviors in a practical way. 

The recommended reading for this topic is Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff, which you can find here: https://www.amazon.com/Self-Compassion-Proven-Power-Being-Yourself/dp/0061733520/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3VZLBUTQA3Q1V&keywords=self+compassion&qid=1678114219&sprefix=self+compassion%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-2

To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and @evergreenthinkingpod or visit the show's website: evergreenthinkingpod.com

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Walk alongside Kelsee as she explores hyper-independence, and where this originates for many folks. Consider the spectrum of dependence in your life, and uncover your deeply held-but maybe un-examined beliefs surrounding the idea of asking for and accepting help. 

In this episode Kelsee shares about a family mantra that she has come to reject, what Miley Cyrus' wrecking ball can teach us about independence, and the truth behind Kelsee's many last names.  

To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and @evergreenthinkingpod or visit the show's website: evergreenthinkingpod.com

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In this unique episode, Kelsee distinguishes healthy compartmentalization from unhealthy avoidance, and guides you through the exact visualization exercise that she uses with her counseling clients to put compartmentalizing as an asset into practice. 

Tune in to this quick episode to explore how to stay present amidst distracting worries and anxieties, without sacrificing the deeper exploration and work that you might need to do at a later time. 

Close your eyes, breathe deep, and take in this guided visualization experience. 

To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and @evergreenthinkingpod or visit the show's website: evergreenthinkingpod.com

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Kelsee is bringing you 6 tips to improve any of your relationships today.

This episode covers: mind-reading, relational language breakdowns, decentralizing yourself, assumptions (with a different spin), apologies, bids for attention

Tune in to this quick and practical episode to find out how you can set any kind of relationship up for increased success!

To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and @evergreenthinkingpod or visit the show's website: evergreenthinkingpod.com

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