Live A Vibrant Life Podcast with Life Coach Kelly Tibbitts

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Did you know that your soul needs ongoing care? Do you know what YOUR soul needs? 

In today’s episode, I am sharing an excerpt from my weekly group coaching program. My summer series, “Fill Your Soul with Sunshine” is focused on taking the time to care for our souls and find practices that align our mental, physical, emotional energy. 

Take a listen as I unpack the power of ongoing soul care, intentional rest, and small action steps so you can Live a Vibrant Life all summer long (and avoid reaching the end of summer feeling depleted). 

Some big questions to consider from this session:

• How does the summer season change your rhythms and energy?
• What actually refuels your soul—and are you making space for those things?
• Are your habits, rhythms, and traditions draining you or energizing you?
• When did you last give yourself permission to rest, play, or say no to something that doesn’t serve you?
• What family patterns and thoughts from childhood around rest, work, and play are you carrying forward? Do you want to keep them?  

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Many of us get caught in a cycle of putting off what we love for the sake of our never-ending to-do list.  In this episode, I’m sharing a recording of a recent workshop I gave called "Rethink Fun," inviting all of us to intentionally fill our souls with sunshine, love, and joy. I hope to encourage you to thoughtfully notice your current season of life, reflect on what activities fill you with energy, and start implementing small, manageable changes to bring more fun and joy into your days.

Main Points:

• Decide that fun and joy are a priority: You deserve a life that’s joyful, not just productive.
• Pay Attention: Take a moment to honestly notice what’s fun for you—without judgment, guilt or comparison. Reflect on how your current season of life (parenting, caregiving, career stage) impacts your energy and opportunities for joy.
• Make a Joy/Life Audit: Use my simple chart to sort your activities into what you love, like, don’t mind, dislike, and detest. This clarity helps you do more of what fills you up—and make changes where you feel drained.
• Schedule What Makes You Smile: If something brings you joy, put it on your calendar—even if it’s just for 30 minutes a week. Start small if needed, but treat your joy and happiness with the same urgency as your responsibilities.

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Take a listen in today’s episode to my conversation with Shannon Werner about creating a podcast.  It’s easier than you think! Podcasting is not just about broadcasting your thoughts—it is a journey of self-discovery, connection, and empowerment. The tools are accessible, the methods adaptable, and, most importantly, your voice is needed in the world. Whether for personal fulfillment, building new relationships, or inspiring others, starting a podcast can open doors both expected and surprising.

Main Points:

• Reflect on ideas or experiences you feel compelled to share.
• Start simply, leveraging free guides and tools.
• Trust that your authentic voice will resonate and that the process itself is valuable.

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• Shannon’s Instagram & resource guide (@ResonantCollective)

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A simple formula I've discovered as I take steps to live "A Vibrant Life" is

Rest + Play = Sunshine.

In this episode I'll be sharing insights on  balancing rest and play, and how recognizing and addressing our exhaustion can rejuvenate our souls.

As a bonus, here is the link to my energy awareness tool.

But that’s not all! I'm excited to extend an open invitation to you, to be a part of my group coaching circle on Zoom. To be a part of this self-awareness focused coaching circle, feel free to connect on Facebook or Instagram. 

Let's Fill our Soul with Sunshine!

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In this episode, Kelly guides us in reflecting on our favorite childhood summer memories in order to recreate that joy and enthusiasm in our current lives this summer. 

She encourages us to pay careful attention to our varying energy levels and make decisions from there.  

By regularly applying the three step process of noticing, deciding, and taking small action steps towards your summer “fun” goals, you can create the vibrant life you desire and bring back the fun in your summer season!

Main points: 

• Take some to reflect on what you loved most about summer as a child.
• Notice the specifics about YOUR energy levels in the summertime.
• Decide one “summer fun” goal for yourself and what small practices will move you towards that goal.
• Practice those small steps each week.
• Reflect, keep noticing, and tweak your practices as needed throughout the season.

Links 

• Join Kelly's Group Coaching Program
• Put the FUN back in Summer workbook

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In this episode, I am sharing tools to help us pivot into summer energy.

Main Points:

1. Check-In Daily:
   Track your energy levels—mental, social/emotional, and physical- and spot the patterns that matter most to you.
2. Align Summer Activities to Your Energy:
   Match your to-do’s with your REAL energy each day- even on those low days.
3. Choose a Summer Intention:
   Clarify what you’re truly craving this season.

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In this episode, I share about the concept of the “Artist’s Date”, inspired by Julia Cameron’s book The Artist’s Way.

 Did you know that play is not just for children and that creativity is not just for professional artists?  All of us have both an inner child and an inner artist.  Together, they can be both powerful and transformative.

Making space for creative fun (even when life feels overwhelming) & prioritizing rest and play (BEFORE work) can help you live a more vibrant life.

Main Points:

• An artist date is time that we set apart every week to do something that we think is fun, creative, and that brings us joy. 
• It is critical to rest first. From that place of rest, begin to notice what would be fun for you to do.  
• It can be anything that appeals to you- painting, cooking, dancing, pottery, writing, drawing, flower arranging, etc.  The list is endless!

Links 

• Join Kelly's Group Coaching Program
• Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way

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The Enneagram isn’t about putting us in a box—it’s a powerful tool for understanding motivations, behaviors, and the “why” behind how we show up in life and relationships.  

In today’s episode, I focus on instincts. I believe it’s important to first understand which instincts drive you (and which is your blind spot) before seeking out your number or type.  

This knowledge allow you to enhance the health of the important relationships in your life (even if you don’t yet know your type!).

Main Points:

• It’s About Motivation, Not Just Behavior: The Enneagram helps us look beyond what we do to why we do it—revealing our deepest motivations, fears, and desires.
• The Power of Instincts: We each operate from three core instincts—self-preservation, social, and one-to-one. 
• Self-Compassion is the Secret Ingredient: Growth happens best when we notice our patterns without judgment. 

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In this episode, listen in on a conversation I had with my friend and business partner Ellen Mailhot,  inspired by Gabby Bernstein’s new book, Self Help. Gabby’s book uses the lens of the Internal Family Systems model and how it can be applied to self help outside of work with a professional. We discuss some interesting parallels & overlaps between the concepts from the book and the principles & tools underlying my coaching business.  Take a listen as we share personal insights & anecdotes on how powerful these basic tools & techniques can be in transforming and improving our lives and relationships. 

Main Points 

The Four Steps to self-alignment outlined in Self Help include: 

• Self-Awareness
• Curiosity
• Compassionate Connection
• Check-In

Self-Compassion Matters! It can be hard to treat ourselves with the same kindness we show to others. In addition to the four steps above, Gabby Bernstein uses 8 “C words” for a healthy self: calm, curious, clear, compassionate, confident, courageous, creative, and connected. What’s your top priority for aligned energy? 

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• Gabby Bernstein

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