Thrivin' with Taylor Stern

Thrivin' with Taylor Stern

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Thrivin' with Taylor Stern episodes

  • #39 The Secret to Getting Ahead

    We'll all doubt ourselves, it's inevitable but what if we didn't? Fear is a liar, so how can we push past it and reach our full potential. That is the secret to getting ahead...

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    7 min
  • #38 Be You, They'll Adjust w/ Laura Okmin

    For nearly 30 years Laura Okmin has covered the biggest names on the biggest stages. As a sportscaster, teacher, and creator she’s helped tell the stories of Super Bowl Champions, Olympians, and countless other athletes. Now we got to talk about her story, the trials she’s overcome and her ability to grab back the reigns of her life.

     

    As one of Sports Illustrated “Most Powerful and Influential Women” in sports, she doesn’t take that lightly. Using her platform for good, she founded Galvanize, a sisterhood that helps all women of all ages & stages as they navigate the world of sports. Listen in for an empowering conversation that will remind you that you have the power to be exactly who you want to be.

     

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    1 hr
  • #37 Choosing to Show Up in Life

    We know life is short. How can we choose to show up despite the uncertainty? Taylor Stern shares The Dash by Linda Ellis and how it has inspired her to choose greatness each day. A brief episode that you can listen on days when you need the reminder or share with a friend who might feel inspired by the words. 

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    7 min
  • #36 Remembering 9/11 & Rising in Dark Times

    Host, Taylor Stern, is joined by her parents, Jonathan and Lesly, as they reflect on their memories of September 11, 2001 as we commemorate the 20 years that have passed since. Jonathan, a commercial airline pilot, shares his unique experience as he was supposed to fly into Newark that fateful day and what happened next from a pilot and father's perspective. Lesly, a high school history teacher, explains what it was like being a mother and wife while also using historical references to process the evil we saw displayed. They look at the lessons we've learned since and how we have found ways to come together to thrive in this darkness. 

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    50 min
  • #35 Stop Underestimating Yourself w/ Dr. Tracy Alloway

    It's time to dispel the myths. Stop underestimating your abilities. Stop downplaying your successes and stop apologizing. It's time to think differently. We're joined by Dr. Tracy Alloway, an award-winning psychologist, professor and TED X Speaker. Her latest book "Think Like a Girl: 10 Unique Strengths of a Woman's Brain and How to Make Them Work for You" dives into the female brain and breakdowns how we can turn supposed disadvantages and utilize our fullest potential. She shares how we can make better decisions under stress, lean into our authenticity to be better leaders and how practicing optimism can impact our thriving. Listen in for practical tips and wisdom about the truth of our brains. 

    "Think Like a Girl: 10 Unique Strengths of a Woman's Brain and How to Make Them Work for You" - https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Girl-Unique-Strengths/dp/0310361206 

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    27 min
  • #34 Building a True Partnership w/ Randall & Aiyda Cobb

    Move aside couple goals, today’s guests, Randall and Aiyda Cobb, are the real deal. We share a candid conversation about how they met, how they fell in love and more so how they’ve made it all work despite circumstances. The couple first met before Randall got drafted to the Green Bay Packers in 2011 and Aiyda was just beginning Law School at Rutgers. Now, 10 years later they’re back in Green Bay thriving with their two boys. They share how they’ve built a true partnership while still allowing each other to live out their fullest potential.

    What you’ll learn from this episode:

    • How they met and where they were out in life
    • Managing the distance while he was in Green Bay and she was in Law School
    • Balancing their individuality and growing their relationship
    • Staying humble through their success
    • Raising their sons to be good humans
    • Navigating a social media culture
    • The pressures of greed in our society
    • Reflecting on how far they’ve come

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    1 hr 1 min
  • #33 How to Live a Limitless Life w/ Mallory Weggemann

    Season 2 is here, and we’re joined by our first guest, Paralympian swimmer, Mallory Weggemann. She’s currently training in Tokyo for the 2020 games. After being paralyzed at the age of 18, Mallory found herself with the choice of how to go from surviving to thriving.

    Her story is packed with inspiration and resilience that we can all learn from. Her book “Limitless” is now available to learn how to meet whatever challenges life throws your way: https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/limitless/#order

    What you’ll learn from this episode:

    • How She Navigated Her Initial Paralysis
    • Getting Into the Paralympic Games
    • Representing the ADA and Bringing Awareness
    • Redefining Limitations in Life
    • Owning Your Healing Journey
    • Embracing Changes in Life
    • Finding Love and Learning How to Love Herself
    • What Success Means to Her Now
    • What Thriving Looks Like to Her

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    1 hr 11 min
  • Relationship Wisdom from My Parents

    Host, Taylor Stern, is joined by her parents, Jonnyboy and Les for an IG Live convo as they discuss what dating, making a relationship work and how to find the right love these days. They share practical tips and wisdom that has helped them during their 31 years of marriage. 

    24 min
  • #31 What Thriving in the Wild Looks Like & A Message to Dax Shepard

    We are thrivin’ in this wild! Taylor’s dad and regular guest, Jonnyboy, joins us for season one’s season finale episode. When he joined launch week he had recently been diagnosed with Leukemia and now we are happy to report his prognosis is much more positive than anticipated.

    We share the journey that it was pushing through survival mode into thriving in the wild of cancer! Along with that, he details how the experience provided an opportunity to reflect on what he’s always wanted to do and how he went about doing just that. Which also includes a dream with Dax Shepard, so if you’re listening Dax (he usually does) we have a proposition for you. But we don’t just stop there, this is a highly entertaining episode that will leave you wanting more in season 2.

     

     Here’s what you’ll also learn in this episode:

    • Why he decided to purchase and RV, and his Road Trip Plans
    • His Dream Road trip with Dax Shepard
    • What it’s Like Being in the Cockpit
    • Wildest Experience Flying
    • What He’s Learned From Other Cultures
    • Advice for Anyone with Flight Anxiety
    • Are Aliens Real & Space Adventures
    • What’s Really at Area 51
    • How He Tricked Alex & I into Still Believing in Santa
    • The Best Gift He’s Ever Received

     

    Thank you for everyone who’s joined us in season 1 and the incredible support we’ve received, this is a growing community that we’re grateful you’re a part of. Stay tuned for all things season 2 as we have some great things in store for you!

     

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    46 min
  • #30 Build Better Boundaries for Happiness

    Building better boundaries in life is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. It allows us to find personal freedom, self-acceptance and a sense of balance. But HOW? As we’re re-entering “normal” we’re being faced with more than we have the past year and that can be overwhelming. We’re joined by Keri Potts, VP of Communications and PR for America 250 and former longtime sports industry public relations executive at ESPN. Keri shares her wisdom for setting healthy professional and personal boundaries that she gained from real-life experiences that molded her into the woman she is today. Listen in to learn from her and how she’s gained this personal freedom that has helped her thrive in the wild today.

     

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    1 hr 18 min

About Thrivin' with Taylor Stern

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This is a show for all of us navigating this "wild" life. Your “wild” is where you are now or where you will go. A podcast where you’ll hear weekly stories from people who have stepped into their wild…