Girl On A Hill

Break out your bouquet of newly sharpened pencils, because today, the girls on the hill are celebrating all things fall! In this light-hearted episode, we chat about our favorite fall foods, drinks, and activities. We're ready for soups, sweaters, and trips to the pumpkin patch! So pour yourself a glass of hot cider or pick up a pumpkin spice latte, kick back, and help us welcome this beautiful season! Happy fall everybody.

We all know what it's like to be disappointed. In today's episode, we talk about that sometimes difficult leap we make between what we'd hoped for and what we got. We discuss our expectations, control, and the joy that's possible when we let go of what we thought would be and accept what is.

In today’s episode, we dig into the topic of boundaries. We discuss why we struggle to say no, how boundaries affect balance, and why we must set boundaries if we want to avoid resentment and soul burn-out. It's time to have the conversations, draw the limits, and protect what we value most.

In today's episode, Rachel and I have a very honest and raw conversation about our own battles with anxiety. We share a few of our coping strategies and some tips for getting through the spirals. We talk about triggers, control, and being mindful of our input. Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but there is hope, and we're walking up the hill with you.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my teenage daughter Hannah as we talk about confidence. We talk about the negative soundtrack in our head, how comparison gets in the way, and our problematic tendency to shrink and hide – when really, we were made to SHINE. It’s time to own who we are and start believing we’re enough.

Whether we do it consciously or not, we all tend to believe a few myths about other women. We feel alone in our humanity and think we're the only one who isn't living up to our crazy standards. So today, we're debunking three common myths: the myth that everyone else's house is always clean, the myth that everyone else is always perfectly put together, and the myth that everyone else is always out having a great time. (They're not! They're all normal - just like you!) And while we're chatting, the hosts of today's pod go down a Disneyland rabbit trail - but that was just us being human. We're walking up that hill with you.

In today's episode, I'm joined by my husband to talk about something most of us tend to struggle with - finding rest. It sounds silly, but for many of us, the idea of slowing down and taking a breath is a struggle. We talk about what rest is and what it isn't. David and I dig into some of the "whys" behind our resistance to rest, chat about our own experiences, and discuss David's acronym for a solid resting plan.

William Penn said it the best, "Time is what we want most, and use worst." In today's episode we examine some of the "whys" behind our wasted time. We dig into how binge watching and endless scrolling are often used to prevent us from facing difficult feelings and situations. We examine how we can over-priortize good things, talk about why we hurry, and contemplate the reasons behind constantly being late or early. We wrap up by touching on a few sneaky time-wasters: over-thinking and dwelling on the past, and recognize that it can be hard to let go of our time-wasters, because we've made a time investment in them. We know your time is precious, so we're thankful you're spending it with us today.

In today's episode, I sit down with my sister-in-law to talk about money. We talk about the power of small victories, the importance of budgeting for fun and play, and the role gratitude and contentment play in our attitude and approach to our finances. We talk about the need to teach our children about money management, the problems both super-spenders and misers have with money, how priorities tend to change when we do, and how feelings of scarcity can cause us to act out in different ways regarding money. We wrap it up by sharing a few small but realistic action steps you can take today to gain control of your finances.

If I asked you how you were doing, would you say "fine" - even if you're not? Even if you're heartbroken, weary, or trapped in an anxiety spiral? I get it. We all do it. In today's episode, we start to unpack some of the reasons we pretend to be okay when we're not and how trying to handle the hard feelings on our own can sometimes backfire. We talk about what safe people mean to us, why some people overshare, and why we tend to suppress our feelings. It's a big one. An important one. And it's my favorite episode yet. Thanks for being here.