Recently I’ve felt really unproductive, which is not how I am used to feeling. To be really honest, adding a fifth child to our family, a newborn after five years since my last, has been a big transition. I forgot…
How to Be More Productive AND Less Busy at the Same Time || with Tanya Dalton
It is so easy to get caught up in the busyness of our day-to-day lives, whether it’s a productive kind of busy, or not. But, what if there was a way to continue being productive, without the overwhelming feeling of…
Emily Bell || a Tribute
I had the honor of interviewing Emily three years ago where we discussed personal growth, traveling the world as a family of five, and getting out of our comfort zones. Two weeks after that conversation in 2019 she was diagnosed…
The Roots Behind Your Clutter Problem + How to Fix Them || with Tracy McCubbin
Unfortunately, perfectly curated Pinterest boards don’t always translate to perfectly organized homes. And while you can appreciate the beauty of a rainbow bookshelf, or a pantry full of labeled clear jars, those things may not actually serve you. And if…
Spring Break in CA, my Viral Reel, a Creativity Challenge, the Book I Loved and Show I’m Starting, Using my Voice for Change || Messy Middle April 2023
This monthly series features an episode sharing my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus what I’m loving lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my…
The Truth About Bad Habits
Several years ago I developed a full-blown bad habit with online shopping. I can say that now because I can see how besides the obvious financial consequences, it made me feel ashamed, it wasted time, and it contradicted my personal…
How to Make Self-Sabotoge Your Friend || with Heather Chauvin
Sometimes when I have something really daunting on my to-do list I find myself caught in the cycle of self-sabotage. If you’ve ever felt that way you know it’s full of blame and shame, and doesn’t usually help us accomplish…
Why the Dance of Creativity Matters + How to Tap Into This Deepest Part of Yourself || with Brooke Schultz
There’s something that I often see in my young children, that we lose in adulthood, and it’s the ability to abandon fear and ego, and to create. In today’s interview Brooke Schultz calls creativity the backdoor to personal progress, and…
How do you direct a charitable race event? || with Leann Stickle
Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. These episodes feature real women from this community who are answering the question “How…
Habit Secrets You Need to Know
How long do you think it takes to build a habit? Whenever I ask this question I get a wide range of answers, and I’m here to tell you that those methods that you’re referencing, probably don’t work for you….