How You Get There with Rachel Denson

In this debut episode for season two of How You Get There, Maci Hicks joins host, Rachel Denson to look back on their goals accomplished in 2024 & discuss what they’re hoping to change in 2025. If you’re listening to How You Get There for the first time, check out Maci’s episode from last year where they set these goals here: https://youtu.be/HGw-zOzmIE0

00:00 Introduction and Technical Challenges

01:25 Season Two Podcast Format Changes

03:35 Personal Updates and Maintaining Friendships

06:15 Navigating Change and Stress Triggers

09:15 Workload and Professional Growth

12:10 Meeting Deadlines and Team Dynamics

15:05 Coping Mechanisms and Comfort Strategies

23:20 Navigating Sleep and Medication Routines

25:20 Reflections on Podcasting and Social Media Pressures

27:40 Balancing Hobbies and Personal Growth

29:40 Spiritual Practices and Daily Routines

33:25 Travel Adventures and Future Plans

34:50 Self Reflection and Personal Growth

45:05 Dietary Changes and Health Insights

51:40 Exploring Dietary Choices: Plant Based vs. Carnivore

56:30 The Importance of Hydration and Self-Care

59:05 Navigating Life’s Overwhelm: Finding Balance

01:02:15 The Pursuit of Simplicity: A Shift in Lifestyle

01:05:35 Self-Awareness and Personal Growth

01:07:50 Faith and Trust in Life’s Journey

01:13:35 The Rollercoaster of Emotions

In this relatable episode, Rachel opens up about the personal journey of redefining her goals and habits. She shares candid reflections on the pressures of meeting self-imposed benchmarks and the liberating realization that life isn't a competition. By embracing grace and compassion, Rachel discusses how she has learned to reset her expectations, fostering a healthier and more balanced approach to personal growth. Tune in for heartfelt advice and practical strategies that encourage you to be kinder to yourself while pursuing your aspirations.

00:30 - 6 Months into 2024

02:40 - Podcasting as Therapy

05:25 - My Gauge for “Healthy” Has Changed

07:55 - Survival Mode

10:15 - Undeniable Life Truths

14:50 - Shaking Off Expectations

18:00 - Paying Myself with Time

21:15 - Release or Recommit: Afternoon Recordings

22:40 - Would This Be On My Obituary

26:50 - Why Are We Wired Like This?

In this inspiring episode, host Rachel Denson is joined by Katie Sivells, who shares her profound journey within the ministry. Katie opens up about navigating the complexities of finding her calling and the challenges of ensuring she was in the right place for the right reasons. Through her personal anecdotes and reflections, listeners gain insights into the spiritual and practical considerations that have shaped her career. This episode is a touching exploration of faith, purpose, and the personal fulfillment that comes from following one's true path.

00:40 - Meet Katie!

08:30 - Purpose Church

10:15 - Katie’s Sabbatical

24:00 - The Right Place for the Wrong Reasons

28:30 - From the Classroom to the Church

36:30 - “The Problem Was Me”

40:40 - Timing the Return

46:00 - Big C and Little C “Church”

49:20 - Measuring Success in a Ministry

53:15 - Work Life Balance for Ministry

56:40 - Joining the Purpose Church Team

01:03:00 - REALLY Getting It

In this heartwarming episode, Rachel sits down with her beloved Aunt Rose Ross to explore the journey to better health through running. From taking those initial steps to building a consistent routine, they share personal stories and tips that resonate with runners of all levels. They also delve into overcoming the sometimes daunting opinions of others, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and perseverance. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or just lacing up your sneakers for the first time, this episode is packed with inspiration to keep you moving forward.

00:30 - The First How You Get There Meetup!

01:45 - Meet My Aunt Rose

04:15 - Schedule Change

09:00 - How Rose Got There

13:45 - Have You Tried Running Faster

18:10 - Rachel’s Early Running

21:15 - Mindset is Everything

28:00 - New to Cardio Fitness

32:00 - When to Push into Running

34:35 - The Four Tendencies

37:40 - Self-Care Tip of the Week: Elimination Diet

40:10 - Withstanding the Opinions of Others

How You Get There is a real, raw exploration of the personal and professional growth process, and that’s exactly what you get in this solo episode. Rachel opens up about where she is on her way to “there”, and how she’s coped with down times and down feelings. Wherever you are on your journey to wherever “there” is for you, this episode will help give you some perspective on the journey & the permission to slow down while still showing up.

00:40 - How You Get to Weekly

02:00 - Internal vs. External Accountability

04:00 - Survival Mode

08:40 - Working Towards the End of the Tunnel

10:15 - Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project Revisited

11:50 - Slow Down to Speed Up

14:00 - Feeling Free from Alcohol

In this delightfully engaging episode, host Rachel Denson is joined by a very special guest, her husband Chad Denson. Back by popular demand, Chad and Rachel discuss their fellow resort guests “pickleball energy”, Rachel gets Chad to offer some self-care tips and they both find some things to recommit or release in this episode. Whether you got to wind down this weekend or whether you’re planning your next getaway, don’t miss this great chat with the Densons.

Show Highlights:

00:30 - Giving the People What They Want

01:50 - The Power of Silent Disco

04:15 - Release or Recommit: Negative Energy

06:40 - Water Volleyball

07:45 - Release or Recommit: Bringing Sandals Pickleball Energy

11:15 - Anyone? Just Me?: Book Lovers by Emily Henry

13:50 - Anyone? Just Me?: Scrub Daddy

16:00 - Necessity is the Mother of Invention

17:05 - Self-Care Tip of the Week: Botox

18:00 - Self-Care Tip of the Week: Personal Growth Investment

19:00 - Self-Care Tip of the Week: Super Goop - Sunscreen Oil

Show Resources:

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In this episode, host Rachel Denson shares her personal strategies for achieving success in both her professional and personal life. She breaks down her daily routines into actionable steps that help her maintain balance and productivity. She talks about the power of setting realistic goals, and the role of consistent, focused effort in reaching them. Rachel's tips provide a practical guide on how to effectively manage time, stay motivated, and "get there" in all aspects of life.

01:00 - We’re all on our own journeys

02:20 - What Does Rachel Do?

07:05 - How You Get There: Day To Day Edition

09:00 - Mental Reset

10:50 - The Four Tendencies

15:00 - Some Things Have to Be Squeezed In

17:10 - What is Taking Away Your Time/Energy

22:45 - How Audio Helps Rachel Get There

32:30 - Remarkably Bright Creatures

34:50 - Health

36:40 - Releasing Meal Prep

38:50 - Water Llama app

41:45 - Focusing

44:15 - Grayscale Mode

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Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Read with Jenna Pick https://a.co/d/3RBzHjQ

Water Llama - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/water-tracker-waterllama/id1454778585

In this captivating episode host Rachel Denson sits down with the multi-faceted Drake Widener, who shares his inspiring journey from the football field to the mortgage world. Drake opens up about making the move from the field and a job he loved to the ever evolving world of mortgage and how it’s helped him build a better work life balance. Rachel and Drake also discuss the power of a team to help you grow and leverage your own team even more efficiently than alone. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation.

00:40 - Who is Drake Widener

02:45 - How Drake Got Here

05:10 - Choosing Family Over Football

12:00 - Being a Natural Born Competitor

13:30 - Finding Mortgage

18:15 - Building with Your Blessings

21:45 - Establishing Your Service Based Business

27:30 - An Always Evolving Business, Needs Evolving Strategies

30:45 - The Power of Google Sheets

36:15 - Killing Sacred Cows

38:00 - Working on YOUR Business, YOUR Way

41:15 - The Power of a Team

46:15 - Work Life Balance

In this reflective episode of "How You Get There," host Rachel Denson is joined again by guest Maci Hicks to review their progress towards their "24 for 2024" goals as the first quarter concludes. Both Rachel and Maci share their achievements, setbacks, and learnings as they navigate their respective paths. Maci and Rachel share their struggles and the keys to maintaining motivation towards their goals. The episode serves as a progress checkpoint and a source of inspiration for listeners working towards their own long-term goals, so don’t miss out!

01:00 - A Very Mondayish Monday

04:00 - Stress Not Sleep

06:30 - Handling Momentous Occasions

13:45 - The Unproductive Multitasker

17:15 - Working on Boundaries

19:45 - The Ups and Downs of Commission

26:35 - The Podcast Hustle

34:55 - Everyone Has Mondayish Mondays

36:45 - 24 for 2024 Quarterly Review

37:45 - A Sober Month in 2024

38:55 - Well Care Visit

39:45 - Create a Personal Cookbook

44:00 - Rachel the Runner

49:00 - The Juicer

53:45 - Multivitamin

56:00 - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

56:45 - Podcast Listening

59:00 - What We’re Working Towards

01:09:00 - Self-Care Tip: Nighttime Routine

01:09:45 - Self-Care Tip: Inbox Zero

In this episode, host Rachel Denson invites Coach Kyle Draper to delve into the way too many people are missing the relational connections that fuel social media in today's business landscape. The episode emphasizes the power of building real connections, developing and nurturing relationships with customers, clients, and the audience at large through social media platforms. Coach Kyle, with his vast experience and expertise, provides insightful strategies on how small businesses can significantly benefit from hiring the right virtual assistant. He shares his own journey and his newest venture to help others with VAs, Hire Culture Don’t miss Coach Kyle and the story of how he got there!

00:50 - Meet Kyle Draper

02:50 - Not Just Another Sales Guy

06:45 - Get Intentional About ONE Platform

11:00 - The Puppy FB Lives

14:50 - Relational Currency

19:30 - The Shadows of Social Media

21:30 - Conversations Accessible to Everyone

25:00 - Captaining Your Own Ship

29:45 - How Kyle Got Started as Coach Kyle

34:25 - Love to Ask Questions

36:30 - We Can’t Learn If We’re Not In It

42:30 - How Virtual Assistants Make Kyle’s Businesses Possible

48:30 - Americans Aren’t the Only Smart People

54:00 - Hire Culture

58:30 - Mis-leveraging Social Media

01:00:50 - Lead Preservation vs Lead Generation

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