Researchers are finding one of the biggest reasons we don’t exercise is because we feel like it’s all a big comparison game. We’re intimidated by going to the gym. We know comparison robs us of joy, but now, if we’re not careful, it’ll rob us of our health. I know that seems dramatic. But there’s a reason I prefer a dark cardio room when I run on a treadmill and if, Lord help us, I ever do Zumba, it needs to also happen in a very dark room. Or we bird box it and all wear blindfolds because I don’t need people seeing what moving with rhythm does to me. Today, we’re talking about fitness. We’re talking about what makes us want to take care of ourselves and what makes us avoid it. One of my favorite guests, Brooke, joins me as we dispel some myths associated with exercise and gives us some tips that have helped her over the years. And, finally, we launch one of our dreams. Right here. My heart starts racing thinking about it because I’m excited/nervous about it all. I’m so excited for you all to hear and be apart of No One Told Me Fitness Isn’t A Number.

Purpose didn’t sound so intimidating until I started getting older. It felt more important. Bigger. Checking off a to do list was less satisfying because I didn’t know what those to do’s were really for. I didn’t know the why behind them. Pursuing your passion isn’t about getting it right or wrong. It’s about pursuing Jesus. And knowing any decisions coming out of that pursuit are full of grace. Here is No One Told Me How To Pursue Purpose.

Retail therapy is a thing. A very real thing. But, there’s a difference in buying just to buy, and moving toward an attitude of intentional purchases - specifically where our clothes are involved. Today, I’m talking to the fashion director of a Nashville based, lifestyle brand focused on empowering women around the world. ABLE creates jobs for women who have overcome extraordinary circumstances while ending the cycle of charity dependency. Jordan Soderholm shares a little about what she does as ABLE’s Fashion Director and then we talk the do’s and maybe don’t do’s of style and fashion. Great tips that are easy to follow and hopefully mean less taking pictures in the mirror and asking my people if I can pull off overalls. Here’s No One Told Me What Dress Casual Actually Means. And don’t forget, ABLE is partnering with us with a special 20% off your purchase with promo code noonetoldme20!

I kept getting questions about organizing a house. Spring is coming and we’re starting to look around and realize we have a bunch of stuff. Everywhere. And it needs a place to go other than random piles. I am very good at piling things. I should have a show called Piling Up because it takes real skill to stack the way I stack. Anyway, I couldn’t answer any of these questions about organizing. So, I turned to what we lovingly call in my household, Dr. Google. I found a company called Help You Dwell. I reached out to them and was able to set up an interview with Taryn, the company’s co-founder. Let me tell you...she’s the best. Really. You’ll find out why in this interview as we talk about how there’s no one right way to de-clutter, how our stories help build our home and how I do not have to cry every time I see a label maker.

You know what’s hard? Transitions. You know what no one really tells you is hard? Transitions. Exciting, yes. But hard. What makes the biggest difference in how you navigate these transitions? Community. I met Julianne in college and have watched her walk through so many different seasons. I’ve seen her figure out that no one really has it all figured out. I’m excited for you to hear from her today in No One Told Me How To Move Through Life.

This episode is based on all the conversations I’ve had with so many women ranging from high school all the way to retirement about the way we see ourselves. And, you know, it’s not just a woman thing. It’s a human thing. The majority of people have a skewed view of who they are. Most people don’t have a positive self-image, but then others have an extremely positive one. So where’s the balance? What’s it rooted in? Why does it seem to get worse as we get older? I don’t know. But I’m trying to figure it out. And, I kind of feel like we can figure it out together. Let’s talk about it today in No One Told Me How To Like Myself.

Everybody has thoughts and feelings about Valentine's Day. More specifically, everybody has thoughts and feelings about everyone else's bad dates. And, as the saying goes, when you post it on social media you are thereby giving everyone the right to share their thoughts and feelings...or something like that. These are some of my favorite bonus episodes. Brooke, Whitney and I take the date stories you submitted and ask a lot of questions. Let's just say I am so thankful I am no longer a part of the dating world. Just so thankful.

The first years of marriage are a lot of just figuring out the other person. How they fold their underwear, why they won’t load the dishwasher the right way and if I stare at your French fries long enough will you give me one. These are the big questions. But, as your rhythms sync up and your days somehow seem to get shorter and fuller - you change. And, unless you’re incredibly on top of things, you forget to take time to keep getting to know each other. Understand each other. You just let life sweep you along. I asked someone who has spoken a huge amount of wisdom into my life to jump on here with us today. He's honestly someone who many people turn to for insight and direction. And, really, this interview is in my top five favorites. I hope you love today’s podcast on love. Here’s No One Told Me How To Be A Spouse.

Honestly, I feel like I’m getting this mom thing wrong more than I’m getting it right. I feel like there’s an unspoken set of expectations that linger out there that everyone else knows how to reach but I don’t. I feel like I’m not being the best for or doing the best for my kids and I’m scarring them for life with my decisions. And the more I talked about it, the more I learned it’s not just me. Whether it’s work or the day-to-day decisions we make for our Littles...we can’t escape this feeling. So I asked the best mom I know - my own of course - and my friends Natalie and her mom Rose to talk about the guilt so often connected to motherhood. This is No One Told About Mom Guilt.

Makeup is not something I ever cared about. I mean I threw on some mascara when I wore pants that buttoned and counted that as dressing up. But then I was squarely in my mid-20s and knew I wanted to walk into work or even the grocery store and occasionally look like I had my life together even if that’s also an occasional occurrence. My friend Rachel is ridiculously knowledgeable on all things beauty. Seriously. She’s done a huge amount of research and has compared so many products. And she spills it all for us on No One Told Me How To Take Care Of My Face.