Life, It's What You Make It

Life, It's What You Make It

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Life, It's What You Make It episodes

  • Strong for Life

    In this episode of Life: It’s What You Make It, Curt sits down with fitness expert Debbi Walton, who has spent nearly five decades helping women get stronger, healthier, and more confident through strength training.

    Debbi shares why strength training is one of the most important things women can do for their health, especially as they age. From building bone density and boosting metabolism to improving confidence, reducing anxiety, and supporting long-term wellness, she explains how just a few short workouts each week can make a major difference.

    They talk about:

    • Why strength training matters so much for women

    • How it supports bone health, metabolism, blood sugar, and mental health

    • The common mistakes people make when starting

    • How to avoid getting too sore and stay consistent

    • Why you do not need a full home gym to get started

    • How Debbi’s new book, Strength Training 101, makes it simple and doable

    If you’ve ever felt intimidated by exercise, unsure where to start, or convinced strength training was not for you, this conversation will change that.

    This episode is practical, encouraging, and full of wisdom from someone who has helped women get strong for life for almost 48 years.

    28 min
  • What is a Reset? How Do You Do It? How Do You Make The Most Out Of It?

    In this episode, Curt and Trey unpack what a reset really means — and why it’s far more than quitting, starting over, or setting another resolution.

    A reset is a pause to restore clarity.

    Together, they explore how reset is about realignment, not regret… clarity, not guilt… and intention, not autopilot. Curt shares how the biblical idea of repentance connects with modern resetting — not as shame, but as a powerful decision to turn toward truth, alignment, and purpose.

    You’ll hear practical insights on:

    • Why most people reset out of guilt — and how to reset from clarity instead

    • How clarity fuels confidence and leadership

    • Why living on autopilot keeps us stuck

    • The barriers that stop people from resetting

    • How reset should become a daily habit, not a once‑a‑year moment

    • The importance of slowing down, reflecting, and choosing alignment over comfort

    Curt also shares his personal reset rhythms, including stillness, reading, prayer, and the importance of protecting quiet time in a noisy world.

    The episode closes with an invitation into The Wellness Reset — a free, community‑based experience designed to help people create clarity, health, and momentum for the year ahead.

    If you’re feeling rushed, unclear, stuck, or simply ready for more — this conversation will help you reset with purpose.

    21 min
  • Finish Strong: Building Forward for 2026

    Why do so many people start the year strong… but struggle to finish well?

    In this powerful episode, Curt and Trey dive into how to carry momentum into the new year—not with burnout, but with purpose, focus, and abundance. From setting intentional goals to cultivating healthy disciplines, this conversation is packed with real talk, practical tools, and a call to lead with conviction.

    ▶️ Curt opens up about his personal health journey, why he’s going back to school to deepen his knowledge, and how his “Wake Up With Curt” reflection practice is shaping his weeks.

    ▶️ Trey shares how his word of the year—reflection—is anchoring him for what's ahead and how to set goals that don’t depend on others to succeed.

    They also introduce:
    ✨ A new 8-week Men’s Bible Study starting January 18 based on "Act Like Men" by Joby Martin
    🌱 A FREE Wellness Reset Group with 60+ educators to kick off 2026 with real health and support

    This one will get you thinking differently about how you plan your year—and how you finish it.

    🎧 Tune in and let’s build forward, not just set resolutions.

    23 min
  • Abundance Over Anxiety: A Faith-Driven Approach to Health + Business

    In this honest and uplifting episode, Curt and Trey unpack the powerful difference between living from abundance and operating out of anxiety. Through faith-filled reflections, raw personal stories, and practical business wisdom, they explore how mindset—and more importantly, trust in God—can radically shift how we lead, parent, and grow.

    From infertility struggles to year-end business planning, from biblical wisdom to turnip greens 🍃, this episode weaves real-life moments with spiritual truth to help you release control, lean into trust, and live with open hands.

    💡 You’ll hear about:

    • Why abundance is about attitude, not excess

    • The trap of control, fear, and comparison—and how to break free

    • Seeking first the Kingdom in business and life (Matthew 6)

    • How faith can shape your entrepreneurial journey

    • Why your cup is already overflowing—even when it doesn’t feel like it

    Whether you're facing uncertainty or chasing growth, this episode will remind you that God's economy is not one of scarcity, but of infinite grace, peace, and purpose.

    🔗 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts — and let’s build a life rooted in faith, not fear.

    30 min
  • 4 Questions and Three Weeks to Set Up the New Year

    This special year-end episode features Curt as a guest on a men’s leadership call that has been running for nearly two decades. The conversation dives into a simple but powerful framework for launching a new year with intention rather than emotion. Curt shares why most resolutions fail, how to avoid walking into January unfocused, and what it takes to “put the new year on a tee” so you can step up and drive real momentum.


    39 min
  • Leading with Gratitude

    In this heartfelt and practical episode, Curt and Trey dive deep into what it truly means to lead with gratitude—not just as a reaction, but as a daily intention.

    They explore how real relationships, authentic appreciation, and small, thoughtful actions can build stronger businesses, families, and communities. From voice memos to handwritten notes to personalized surprises, you’ll hear how intentional gratitude builds trust, deepens impact, and moves us beyond a transactional way of living.

    Whether you're a team leader, entrepreneur, parent, or just someone who wants to live more meaningfully—this episode will inspire you to slow down, notice more, and express gratitude for who people are, not just what they do.

    ✨ Topics include:

    • Why gratitude in business is a growth strategy

    • The power of personalization in a fast-paced world

    • Practical ways to show up with intention (and stand out)

    • Celebrating people for who they are—not just what they achieve

    • How gratitude helps us create connection in a digital age

    🎧 Listen now and join us in making life, not just letting it happen.
    🔗 makealife.com/podcast

    32 min
  • A Mom of 5 & Business Owner - an interview with Alexis Busselman

    In this episode of Life: It’s What You Make It, Curt Beavers sits down with Alexis Bussleman — a powerhouse entrepreneur, former corporate leader, cancer survivor, and busy mom of five — to talk about faith, flexibility, and building a life with purpose.

    Alexis shares:

    • How this business became a generational part of her family’s health journey (since she was 12!)

    • Her bold transition from corporate America to building a mission-driven business from home

    • What it's really like balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship

    • How she rebuilt after setbacks, including the pandemic, personal loss, and business shifts

    • Why now is the best time to say YES to building something of your own

    This episode is packed with real talk about sacrifice, resilience, and trusting God's timing—plus insight into how the Juice Plus+ company is entering a new era of growth, innovation, and impact.

    Whether you're a working mom, a dreamer, or someone looking for a life that aligns with your values, this conversation is for you.

    🎧 Listen in and be inspired to make your life — and your family's future — what YOU make it.

    34 min
  • Gut Health: a Dentist Talks about the Link of the Oral and Gut Microbiomes

    In this special bonus episode of Life: It's What You Make It, Curt Beavers sits down with renowned dentist and oral microbiome expert Dr. Thomas Nabors to uncover the powerful connection between your oral health and your gut microbiome—and how this relationship could impact everything from immunity to inflammation to long-term chronic disease.

    We dive deep into:

    🦷 How the oral microbiome shapes the gut microbiome
    🧬 What exactly a microbiome is (and why it matters so much)
    👶 The critical role of gut health in pregnancy and early development
    🥬 Why most probiotics aren’t enough—and what makes Super-Biome different
    🔥 The science behind prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics & GLP-1
    🛡️ How to build a gut that fuels immunity, metabolism, and vibrant health

    This episode is packed with cutting-edge science, practical wisdom, and hope for those who want to take control of their health—starting with the mouth.

    🔗 Listen now and discover why a healthy gut starts with a healthy smile.

    31 min
  • Trusting Your Gut — Instincts, Faith, and Health

    In this episode, Curt and Trey dive into the real meaning of “trusting your gut” — and how it applies to both your decision-making and your health.

    They open up about personal moments where gut instincts guided their biggest life and career decisions — from walking away from medicine to building multi-generational businesses. They also explore the science behind your gut as your second brain — how it influences your mood, cravings, metabolism, immune system, and even your ability to hear from God.

    Plus, Trey shares his recent journey cutting out alcohol and the surprising mental clarity that followed, while Curt breaks down how your gut input feeds your brain's output — both literally and spiritually.

    You’ll also hear:

    • Why serotonin (your “happy hormone”) is made in the gut

    • What “weeding, seeding, and feeding” your microbiome really looks like

    • Why discernment, Holy Spirit guidance, and clean nutrition all work together

    • A practical framework to make better decisions using the 10-10-10 rule

    • What to say yes to—and what to let go of—to stay aligned with your purpose

    This isn’t just a health episode. It’s a life reset. ⚡️

    📲 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or at MakeALife.com/podcast

    32 min
  • The Gut Health Breakthrough with Dr. Tamara Sachs

    🎙️ The Gut Health Breakthrough with Dr. Tamara Sachs

    What if the missing link to better energy, clearer thinking, stronger immunity, and even balanced blood sugar was your gut?

    In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Kurt Beavers is joined by world-renowned functional medicine expert Dr. Tamara Sachs to explore the revolutionary new Juice Plus+ product: Super-Biome. Together, they unpack the cutting-edge science of gut health—and how a synergistic blend of prebiotics + probiotics = postbiotics can help reset your gut, your brain, and your body.

    💡 Inside this episode:

    • Why Dr. Sachs left traditional medicine and became a functional medicine pioneer

    • How your gut microbiome influences nearly every system in the body—from metabolism to mood

    • The 3 key components of gut healing: prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics

    • What makes Super-Biome radically different from anything else on the market

    • How a healthy gut supports blood sugar balance, GLP-1 production, mental clarity, immunity, and more

    • Plus: The one thing you can say to your neighbor to explain this breakthrough product in simple terms

    Whether you’re navigating bloating, brain fog, burnout, or just want to feel better—this conversation will change how you think about your gut and your health.

    🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or Facebook
    📦 Learn more: makealife.com/superbiome

    47 min

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Discover the life God Designed for you and pursue it. Passively the world will drive you to make a living and survive within its ways. If we are proactive and intentional together we can discover…