Living Lighter

Today Cayla and I talk about her first book, What Do You Really Want? – 7 Questions That Can Unlock the Answers to a Life Full of Abundance, Meaning, and Connection, and I have a feeling it will be one of the most listened-to episodes yet because there's just so much meat in our conversation!! Working as an ER nurse, she realized she was unconsciously believing a lot of unhelpful narratives about herself that were influencing her everyday life. Being willing to do the hard work and get honest with herself, Cayla ended up quitting her 9-5 and pouring all she's learned into women who also want to break free from these limitations. Over the years as a Jesus-loving mentor and entrepreneur coach, she has created seven questions as a framework to make an impact not only in your business…but also in your life.

You will LOVE how real Cayla is, as she vulnerably shares SO much wisdom, while giving Jesus all the glory.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why it's important to ask the RIGHT questions (and how we know what they are!).
• What to do (and how to respond internally) when people criticize that "You've Changed" – but you know the change is good, healthy, and exciting!
• How defining what you truly want and taking the next best step is key to achieving your goals.
• "When you play really big with your life, it gives God a chance to show up and show off."

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Early praise about her book!
• Purchase What Do You Really Want (Amazon)
• Cayla's Instagram
• Cayla's Website
• Cayla's Podcast (CRAFTed Entrepreneur)
• Work with Cayla!

Let's Connect!

• Sign up for my signature course, Living Lighter
• Instagram
• Website
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

Side hustle to successful company? Who doesn't want that! 👀

I am sitting down with Jess Glazer DeRose as she shares how she grew her multiple side hustles into a successful online business. The first step?? Stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing the roller coaster ride of entrepreneurship.

Listen in as Jess + I talk about her course, Empower, which will help YOU create and launch your DREAM course or group coaching program that will excel you towards higher success in your business. The best part? The personal transformation and sense of community that you can experience through her program.

In this episode, you'll hear:

💛How stepping out of your comfort zone is essential for personal and professional growth.

✨ Building a community of like-minded individuals can provide support and inspiration on the entrepreneurial journey.

❌ Setting boundaries and prioritizing what matters can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life.

👏 Taking action is key to success, and readiness is an illusion. Action breeds confidence.

💰 Investing in yourself and asking for help are important for personal and professional growth.

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Empower and (free) DBE Live (this is what you need to click on!)
• Jess' Instagram
• Jess' Website
• Jess' Blog

Let's Connect!

• Sign up for my signature course, Living Lighter
• Instagram
• Website
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

It's such a pleasure to bring this conversation to you because I know you're going to LOVE Joy. Today, we talk about her latest book, You Are a Tree – and Other Metaphors to Nourish Life, Thought, and Prayer. If any of you love Madeline L'Engle, you will adore Joy's writing. In it, Joy shares seven metaphors and how they apply to our lives today and shape the way we think, pray, and live. You'll love her stories, Scripture, poetry, and art as she offers meditations to help us experience God, ourselves, our relationships, and the world in a new way…and with deeper meaning!

• How we are like a tree…and a machine, and why this matters.
• Why love is like home, and what Scripture says about it.
• Listening to the voice of God and why may be hard to figure out your calling.

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Joy's Instagram
• Joy's Facebook
• Joy's website
• Joy's Podcast - Speaking with Joy
• Purchase You Are a Tree (Amazon)
• Joy's books (Amazon)
• Madeline L'Engle (books)
• Myquillyn Smith (The Nester)
• Myquillyn's books (Amazon)

Let's Connect!

• Interested in coaching?
• Sign up for my signature course, Living Lighter
• Instagram
• Website
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

If you feel stuck in cycles of brokenness, then this episode is for you ♥️

I'm so honored to share this conversation with my dear friend (of over a decade!) Kristen Hallinan, as we talk about unknowingly repeating the mistakes of our parents and grandparents, passing on pain and suffering.

But guess what…this legacy of trauma can end with you! ☺️ No matter what has happened in the past or what mess you might be in today, you are not destined to carry on your family's wounds, unhealthy behaviors, or toxic relationships. It doesn't have to be this way. Your legacy can be different, and the change starts with you. Listen today to Kristen's wisdom as she shares tools, truth, and hope offered in her book Legacy Changer: Heal the Hurt, Redeem Your Story, Create Hope for Your Family. 👏

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Understanding the brain and body science of emotional wounds.
• How to heal from generational pain.
• How to set boundaries in your relationships―the way Jesus did.
• How to lead your family toward a more hopeful future.

Links to all the things mentioned:

• www.KristenHallinan.com
• Kristen's Instagram
• Purchase Legacy Changer: Heal the Hurt, Redeem Your Story, Create Hope for Your Family – by Kristen Hallinan – Releases Feb 20, 2024! (I'm honored to have been asked to give an endorsement in the beginning!)
• Take the Cycle-Breaker SuperPower Quiz
• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
• Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Let's Connect!

• Sign up for my signature course, Living Lighter
• Instagram
• Website
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

As you likely know, our family is going through a double-family crisis, which has massively impacted my prayer life. Because I'm so focused on prayer during this mega-hard season, I wanted to vulnerably talk about some things I'm learning, things I'm still struggling with, and things I'd love to share to hopefully help strengthen your prayer life, too. ♥️

As Mark Batterson says in his book, Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge: "If it seems like God isn't moving in our lives, maybe it's because we're not moving."

Here's a little piece of advice: work like it depends on you, and pray like it depends on God… because dreams (and prayers) don't work unless you do (I explain this in the episode). 🙏

In this episode, you'll hear:

💫 What to do when darkness seems to engulf.

💫 Why Joshua 3:8 is so significant (the story when God tells the priests to step into the rushing river BEFORE they had any idea it would be parted).

💫 Why praying and then simply hoping it's answered might not be what God wants.

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Join my Living Lighter | Bible Nerd FB Group (600+ of us are currently going through Mark Batterson's book, Draw the Circle - book links below!)
• Draw the Circle - The 40 Day Prayer Challenge
• Draw the Circle - Prayer Journal
• Leading Wherever You Are - 7 Weeks in the Book of Joshua (my book!)

Let's Connect!

• Sign up for my signature course, Living Lighter
• Instagram
• Website
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

Feeling stuck? Burnt out? If you've ever been curious about life coaching and what it's all about, this episode is for you! Today, I share why life coaching can be completely life-changing and even take you through a mini-life coaching session (get out your journal so you truly can have growth and helpful outcome by the end!).

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How you know if you need to pursue life coaching + what sort of impact it makes.
• How life coaching is different from counseling/therapy and mentorship.
• A mini life coaching session!

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Work with me! Head here for more info about life coaching.

Let's Connect!

• Sign up for my signature course, Living Lighter
• Instagram
• Website
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

You've likely heard me talk about being back in school and in Seminary (!!) with a group of amazing women … well, you're in for a treat today as I chat with my seminary sister, Rebekah Lyons.💞

Today we talk about her book, Rhythms of Renewal – Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose. This book has been SO impactful for me through the years, and it was so fun to come to this conversation with the book in hand, knowing that it's full of bright pink underlines, hearts, starred sections, and loads of notes in the margins. You are going to love this conversation as she shares how to live a life of rhythm … rather than a life with broken resolutions. 🥰

In this episode, you'll hear:

✨ Four rhythms of renewal that help combat the anxiety that often consumes us

✨ Why we cannot heal what is hidden (+ how our mental health suffers when we do)

✨ The importance of taking inventory (Grab Rebekah's FREE guide)

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Website
• Rebekah's Best-Selling Books
• Take Inventory FREE Download
• Free Video Classes + Downloads
• Instagram

Let's Connect!

• Sign up for my signature course, Living Lighter
• Instagram
• Website
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

Are you TIRED of hustle culture? I know I am. The constant go, push through, and burnout as you grow lifestyle is exhausting. There IS a better way, friends. You can hustle … sanely.

I have brought THE Hustle Sanely gal herself onto the show – Jess Massey. She is going to help you (and I!) understand the importance of routines, rest, focus, and managing overwhelm. ✨ She is going to help you step into peaceful productivity that will you accomplish all your goals without burning out or tapping out from exhaustion.

This is a conversation you will want to bookmark and come back to again. It is FULL of incredible action-taking steps that I know will help you to live lighter (and Hustle Sanely) 💞

In this episode you'll hear:

💭 How clear vision will help you set goals that align with your season of life

💭 What "Focus 3" means + why you NEED it in your life

💭 How batching household tasks with a home reset routine saves you time AND mental energy

💭 Daily practices + tasks that will help you live lighter

Connect with Jess:

• Instagram @jessmassey
• Hustle Sanely Website
• Hustle Sanely Podcast
• Shop Jess's products
• Her new course launches on January 24! You will be able to sign up HERE (when it is live)

Let's Connect!

• Sign up for my signature course, Living Lighter
• Instagram
• Website
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

Hi friends! Today's show is a bit different because we had a family emergency, and one of our kids is in the hospital …and will be for a week. 🥺 I had planned to interview my dear friend (podcast host, published scientist … and one of my life coaching clients!) Liz Bagwell to talk about resetting our daily habits. ☀️ BUT… since I needed to shut down my week to care for my family, Liz stepped up and asked if she could do a "takeover" instead, so we still got this week's episode out! And GOSH, IS IT A GOOD ONE!

In this episode, you'll hear:

✨ All about your Circadian Rhythm and Circadian Clock - what these are and two things we can focus on to help us work for the way God created our bodies and not against

⚡ Energy Performance Ultradian Rhythm - what this is, how our society goes against it. We feel/think we have to operate at peak performance and energy 8-10 hours a day, and that just isn't the way God created us.

🧬 Our Nervous System- God designed us to spend most of our time with our rest/digest (parasympathetic) nervous system turned on, though many of us spend so much of our time in FIGHT/FLIGHT/OR FREEZE. And though GOD designed us to have a sympathetic NS for us to USE, when you perpetually live in it – your body is stuck using everything it can to keep you SAFE, NOT doing everything it can to keep you healthy.

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Rhythm Restoration Podcast
• rhythmrestoration.co
• Work with Liz! 1:1 coaching
• Journal – Restoration of the Soul: Restoring Your Mind and Soul Through Prayer & Scripture
• Liz's Instagram

Let's Connect!

• Sign up for my signature course, Living Lighter
• Instagram
• Website
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

Happy January! ✨ I'm so excited to share this episode with you as we learn to do this year well…different…BETTER! Killing it, on fire, burnt out. These are very dramatic, big phrases…right?

➡️ What's involved in killing it?

➡️ What are you killing to get it?

➡️ Yourself? Your mental health? Your physical health? Your family's health?

➡️ What's dying for this lifestyle to continue?

Today we're talking all about ways to reset our thinking about how full our lives are and practices and rhythms to implement to create a lighter, simpler life.

In this episode you'll hear:

☀️ What you can do in the morning to set yourself up well…and what my mornings look like!!

⌛ The most important hour of the day…I have a feeling it's not when you think!

🗓️ How to figure out how to simplify your schedule…which we both MUST do to stop living the #hotmessmomculture + truly *can* do using this exercise

Links to all the things mentioned:

• I mentioned some ways I'm intentionally NOT productive (to add rest and spaciousness into my schedule). One of my favorite ways to do that is diving into pretty much anything by Three Birds Renovations.
  • Here's their Website, Instagram feed, and YouTube show…ooh and their two books (which I have and love)!
• Living Lighter Episode 4: Maximize the Most Important Hour of the Day
• Living Lighter Episode 7: Time is Elastic – How You Can Stretch it to Hold Your Priorities
• The business we bought in 2023 – RaceWax.com
• Our Airbnbs – come stay!

Let's Connect!

• Let's dive into Life Coaching!
• Sign up for my signature course, Living Lighter
• Instagram
• Website
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.