This is a bite-sized episode focused on ways to increase your progress right away. I want to help you identify your “habit keystone,” the one thing that when carefully placed, allows everything else to be strong and held together. In…
How Couples Can Create Strong Sexual Connections in their Long-Term Relationships || with Emily Nagoski
It’s okay, and normal, that our romantic relationships change over time. What can be challenging is when we feel disconnected from the change Emily Nagoski, award-winning author and sex educator, and I discuss the common myths we’re all conditioned to…
Our Spring Break in California, What I Hope to Do with My Garden, The Habit I’m Struggling With, Skincare I’m Currently Loving, Podcast Plans for This Summer || Messy Middle April 2024
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…
6 Practical Ways to Make Time for Yourself || why this time matters, how to get it, and what to do when you don’t know what to do with it
Do you have time for yourself? I mean real time devoted to your self-care, hobbies, and working on your Do Something List. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of making time for yourself amidst life’s hustle and bustle. And I…
How do you start a handbell choir? || with Paige Erickson
Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This episode is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. These episodes feature real people who are answering the question “How do you…?”…
How to Shift from “Surviving” to “Thriving” || with Brandi Sellerz-Jackson
It’s officially been 4 years since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recently, I stumbled upon studies showing that the pandemic qualifies as a “collective trauma,” where we’ve all experienced psychological distress together. But here’s the kicker: many people…
Overcoming Barriers to Exercise || Bonus Episode from More Personal
In this special bonus episode you’ll hear from me and my podcast manager, Taylor, as we address the flood of questions and comments that came in after a coaching call about making exercise a habit. We give our own personal…
“How do I make friends after a very isolating season of life?” || Coaching Call with Kim
Kim, a mother of three navigating the challenges of early parenthood, shares her struggles with connecting with others and the fear of vulnerability stemming from past experiences. Together, we uncover that what Kim really wants is to reclaim her sense…
Have you ever thought to “romanticize” your life? || Growth Spurt
Inspired by a friend’s recent story I wanted to explore what it truly means to infuse joy, luxury, and care into our daily routines. From simple acts like lighting a candle while washing our face to more elaborate rituals like…
How to Plan a Week You Can Win || with Jessica Jackson
Jessica Jackson, creator of the Thriving in Motherhood podcast, shares her journey from struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety to finding her way to thriving in motherhood. She recounts the challenges she faced, including a life-threatening illness after the birth…
