Your Favorite You

Since my last episode about sex and pleasure, I’ve wanted to explore the topic further on the podcast. I’m thrilled to be doing that today with my guest -- urologist, public speaker, sex educator, and top international podcaster Dr. Kelly Casperson. 

In this episode, Dr. Kelly and I talk about everything from the need for adult sex ed, to what menopause really is and why it’s important to take care of yourself during that time in your life.

Dr. Kelly’s mission is to empower women to live their best lives. She identified the need for better resources and developed a sex education class for women that covers topics like sexual health, intimacy, mind work, and the science of desire. 

She combines education, humor, and candor in her podcast “You Are Not Broken” where she dismantles the myths women have learned and normalizes healthy, enjoyable sex worth desiring, in addition to essential education on midlife health and hormones.

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Today I want to share some insights about how our natural negativity bias might be holding us back from being one of our favorite versions of ourselves.

Negativity bias can often prevent us from recognizing the positive aspects of our lives and it also prevents us from seeing the opportunities for growth and learning that come with the challenges.

It is possible for you to be more intentional and reframe how you are experiencing your life. In this episode, I’ll discuss examples of this idea and give you tips to help you change the lens through which you experience life.

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I can hardly believe we’re celebrating the 100th episode of Your Favorite You! Whether you’ve been here for one episode or all 100, thank you for choosing to start the journey of becoming your favorite version of yourself with me. 

On the heels of my interview last week with Bev Aron about Parenting on Purpose, I wanted to reiterate some of our points and give you the best parenting advice I have as of August 2024. 

You’ll hear about how you don’t need to be afraid to lean into the gray areas of parenting. What is right for one child or one parent is often not going to be quite right for the next.

I’ll also share tips on how to support and inspire your children in a way that benefits both you and them.

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I am delighted to have Bev Aron join me as a guest on the podcast. I first heard Bev speak about purposeful parenting back in 2021, and her talk left a lasting impact on me. Today, I’m excited to bring her wisdom to all of you.

In this episode, we’ll dive into the core messages from Bev’s talk including how it’s important to let go of the dreams you have for your children and focus on dreams of your own. 

If you want your favorite version of yourself to have a good relationship with your kids, even into their adulthood, I hope the ideas and concepts Bev shares help you understand and connect with your children.

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I’m so excited to welcome back the amazing Maggie Reyes to the podcast. If you’re listening to this episode today it comes out, today is Maggie's birthday. I’m so grateful that Maggie was born and that she is joining us once again to share her expertise as a marriage coach.

Today, Maggie and I explore the nuance of influence vs. control. We delve into why we feel the urge to control situations or people, and how the only true control we have is over ourselves.

Exerting control doesn’t benefit you or those around you. It’s hard to let go of control, but my conversation with Maggie will show you how influence is a less oppressive approach when you have the tools to reassure yourself that you’ll be okay either way.

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It's frustrating when you want to have a deeper connection with someone in your life, but your relationship continues to be superficial. 

In order to have a deep relationship with someone, you have to have a deep relationship with yourself. And in turn, the person you are in a relationship with needs to have a deep relationship with themself.

That’s why moving beyond those superficial relationships can be so difficult. 

In this episode, we’ll talk about why it's not your responsibility if the other person isn’t meeting you where you’re at. You’ll also hear how a deeper relationship with yourself could help you realize how much you enjoy spending time with yourself.

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What do you do when you don’t want to do something? Do you sit and stare off into space? 

I get it. This podcast episode was inspired by me not wanting to write a podcast episode. We all have times when we simply do not want to do something.

Today I’m sharing the steps that I take when I realize that I don’t want to do something. These steps will help you figure out whether or not you actually need to do that thing and help you get it done if you do have to. 

Getting things done - and not doing things you DON'T need to do - will help you prioritize taking care of yourself. When you put yourself at the top of your list, you are better equipped to be your favorite version of yourself.

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If you have never had a life coach before, you might think most of what I do is teach you new concepts to help you learn new ways of dealing with the inevitable ups and downs of life.

In the past 4 years of being a coach, I have found that what I am actually doing is helping you to become aware of patterns that may have served you well in the past, but that simply don’t make sense for you any longer.

I created the concept of “Compassionate Unlearning” because it’s important to change your mindset about unhelpful habits, and it’s equally important to be kind to yourself while you're on that journey.

The more we give ourselves compassion and grace as we try to unravel these old patterns, the more likely we are to create lasting change in our lives.

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Today, we're diving into a topic that impacts all of us: expectations.

Have you ever found yourself feeling constantly disappointed or frustrated, either with yourself or others? It's likely that unrealistic expectations are at play.

In this episode, we are going to explore how our expectations set the stage for disappointment, and what we can do to foster more harmony and connection in our lives and relationships.

If you shift how you approach expectations, you can improve your relationship with yourself and others.

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I recently celebrated my 25th wedding anniversary and was reflecting on what happened for me and my relationship due to coaching and mentorship.

In this episode, I look back on my thoughts about my relationship with Jon before either of us received any coaching on our relationship and share the intention I had to change that relationship.

Now, I'm not here to make you compare your relationship to ours. I want to inspire you about the possibility that exists when you trust someone else who might have the tools, skills, and guidance that you might need if you want to change your relationship with anyone!

Because when you’re in your favorite version of your relationship, you’re closer to becoming your favorite version of yourself.

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