The Mostly Good Podcast

In today's episode, Liz shares what it's like being a business owner and the culture she's cultivated within her businesses. She also opens up about some of her hardships + struggles earlier in her life (anxiety, eating disorders, losing a friend as a teen). There's also a fun little moment where she talks about the cease & desist letter she received from Wendy's (30 minutes into the episode).

Today you're getting every topic all at once, everywhere. I'm diving back into this after taking a long break (since 2021). Because I don't script the show, everything is off the cuff. It's fucking hard. You try it. It's a challenge to stay present, listen, and ask great questions on the spot. But here's the good news—I'm committed to learning how to become more skillful at this. It's truly my desire to create content that: encourages growth, shares resources to support said growth, helps celebrate our weirdness, reminds you that you aren't alone, and entertains. OKEY...enough of that.

Introduction 0:00 - 2:45

Meditation Practices / Self-Judgment 3:04 - 7:30

Letting Go Of Control 7:30 - 13:26

My View of Radical Kindness 13:30 - 17:13

Megan's Healing + Doing The Work 17:15 - 25:00

Parenting + Trauma 25:00 - 27:43

Intent Versus Impact 27:45 - 31:00

Patterns + Programming 31:00 - 35:24

Rebuilding After Divorce 35:30 - 43:35

Discovering Your Truth + Manifestation 43:35 - 50:38

Feeling Your Feelings 50:40 - 01:06:00

Does anyone read this part? For the rest of the episode we bounce around between manifestation, trauma, compassion, and meditation.

I wanted to start the new year off with a bang (pun intended) and bring you an episode that is exciting, interesting, and informative. Our guest today is Alice Little - she's a sex worker, intimacy educator, activist, and youtuber. You may already know her, as she's been featured on The Tim Ferriss Show, The Skinny Confidential Podcast, as well as Buzzfeed and Refinery29. She also happens to be the shortest legal sex worker in the United States, standing in at a cool height of 4'8" - hence the stage name, Alice Little.

HELL YEAH. It feels good to be back at it again (with the white vans). I married into the family of todays guest and she happens to also be a Vice Principal at a High School in my area. Of course we talked about our usual childhood dynamics and weird things we did, but we also dove into a discussion about imposter syndrome. More specifically, how Jen experiences this as a woman who is half white and half Hispanic (specifically Mexican). We also talked about barriers in the educational system, a teacher who made an impact in my life (shoutout to Mrs. Saltares), and how mindset matters. Do y'all even read these? Let's see. First person to comment on the instagram post for the episode today with the codeword "I would like to buy a hamburger please" gets $5. I'll Venmo you. On God.

Listen up all of you horny little devils out there, this is your episode...sort of...okay I tricked you. This isn't going to be a raunchy episode, fingers crossed for the future. Today we talk about sex, intimacy, trauma, and answer some questions you sent in via instagram. We zoom in on the topic of how early & past experiences can prevent us from enjoying sex now as adults. For some, this could be religious or sexual trauma that has caused the disconnection. For others, it could be porn. For a topic that so many are interested in, we seem to not talk about it often in America. The entertainment industry uses sex to sell things on tv, but we aren't supposed to talk about it like mature adults in our real lives. Today we change that.

Today's guest is kind of a big deal. He owns an incredible tattoo studio in town called The Butcher Tattoo and honestly, there's not a lot he can't do. He can paint, draw, design, and create mixed medium art. He's tattooed the likes of Portugal. The Man and created custom sneakers for Will Smith and Ed Lover, no big deal. Really, head over to Will Smith's instagram (April 2018). We start off talking about his childhood, how he was picked on and jumped for simply being different. Stitches were involved. On top of that, he shares two freaking funny stories about the woods and his childhood weirdness. We eventually dive into how Jimmy became a tattoo artist, creativity, and his values as an artist. Want more? Fine. He also answers some questions you guys sent in, the importance of being kind, and what he wants to be known for.

So a peaceful gay woman who happens to be vegan joins the military and decides to buy an airstream, save people from hearing loss, and travel the world. It sounds like a punchline to an old school joke, but what you read is anything but a joke. Our guest today is all of those things and more. What? That description isn't good enough for you? So needy. We also talk about how sometimes people can spend too much time managing perceptions rather than living or being their authentic selves. We share stories about our mutual diagnosis of anxiety, what we like about ourselves, and what we hope the future holds for us. So wash those hands, grab a snack, and enjoy this episode of The Mostly Good Podcast.

When you think of a strong person in your life who do you think of? I feel lucky that I could name quite a few people who fit that description. And today, I get to introduce you to one of those people - meet Kelsey. She's the owner & founder of Paris Laundry, a breast cancer thriver, military spouse, and mother of four. She also has her very own podcast entitled, "But You Don't Look Sick" and she's a pretty fantastic Editorial Stylist (she knows her sh*t). And today she's sharing her story with us. We talk about her diagnosis of breast cancer, what led up to that moment, how it could have been caught sooner, and the aftermath that ensued. This eventually led to her starting her own clean beauty shop online and creating her own skincare oil that my wife and I swear by. I was obviously there for this conversation and I can tell you that while editing this episode, I was on the edge of my seat. Get comfortable and settle in, as you listen to another fantastic episode of The Mostly Good Podcast.

It's me again, your boo....The Mostly Good Podcast and today we're bringing you an incredible story about coming to terms with who you truly are. Meet Daniel - Daniel seemed to be your standard Christian man living in the south. He was leading worship every week, attending Bible studies, and eventually he had a fiancée who was just as committed to the church. But he had a secret...a secret that he was told to repress. What was his secret? The truth that Daniel was forced to hide was that he was and is a gay man. Flash forward and now he is married to the love of his life and he can proudly be who he has always been. In this episode, we dive into all of the above mentioned details as well as why we don't attend church anymore, Daniel reconnecting with his father later in life, the guilt we feel as a result of our anxiety, and how to process anger.

Today we are weaving a fantastic web of conversation with my friend, Charlotte. Charlotte grew up in New York and eventually found her way to Savannah, Georgia. She lost her mother when she was a child due to alcoholism, but over the years she's found connection with her through the stories she's learned about her. We also talk about the many hats we wear professionally, Charlotte giving herself permission to drink alcohol, and she also shares a story about art, pearls, and a butthole (yes, all in one). I open up a little bit about a not-so-great dating experience in high school (not her fault but her families) and my second grade teacher calling me stupid. We also discuss how it's important to own your piece of the pie when it comes to relationships and how I would hypothetically process being cheated on. Cheers to another episode and a great weekend for you!