Have you ever felt exhausted at the end of the day, because you felt like you couldn't be your most authentic self in the space you were in? Or perhaps you've left a gathering feeling bored or dissatisfied by shallow conversations and superficial interactions. If you're the person who wants to show up more authentically, or if you're the person who is craving more authenticity from others, this episode is for you! 

In today's podcast, you'll get to hear social worker and entrepreneur, Courtney Jones, LCSW-C talk about the challenges of finding authentic relationships, especially in entrepreneurial spaces. You'll also get to hear about the work she does to support individuals who are wanting to show up more authentically and ways that she encourages the same in her team. As a therapist who does equine work, she also shares about the role that therapeutic work with horses can play in leading us to a more authentic and attuned place.

When was the last time you remember being truly playful? And, when you hear the word, "playful," what comes up for you? In a world where we're taught to "work hard," we can be left with the notion that there's no room for play. Today's guest, TJ Matton, would love to change that! 

In this episode, TJ Matton explores the concept of play, its significance in adult life, and how it can be integrated into daily routines. You'll hear TJ talk about the cultural disconnect from play, especially in women and children, and the importance of rediscovering play as a means of enhancing mental health and well-being. The conversation also touches on the role of play in parenting, the relationship between play and mindfulness, and the various styles of play. TJ believes that play is not just an activity but a vital experience that can transform lives.

Ready for more playfulness in your life? Now's the time to tune in!

Have you ever found yourself in a place where your dreams are too big for others to handle? In this week's podcast episode, you'll meet Laura Mickler, a mindset coach and yoga studio owner, who talks about what it's been like to have big dreams in a small town. You'll also get to hear about unexpected changes in her career journey, taking her from a corporate financial career to opening her own yoga studio. 

In this episode, you'll get to hear Laura talk about:

• embracing the mindset of "Why not?" 

• what it means to manifest your dreams

• the importance of visualizing and embodying your desired outcomes

• balancing passion and work 

• finding joy and setting boundaries

In this episode, I speak with Joseph Heggins, LPC, a therapist in Houston, Texas, about what it means to live a good life.

We discuss how the concept of a good life changes over time and varies for different individuals, emphasizing the importance of health, family, and the ability to curate one's own life. We also explore the role of mental health in pursuing a good life.

Joseph shares his decision to continue working in a nine-to-five job instead of solely focusing on his private practice, highlighting the value of routine, predictability, and the ability to educate and support individuals in the mental health system.

Join us as we discuss what the "good life" means for us, and how you can visualize what the "good life" may mean for YOU!

Values serve as that crucial bridge between determining what your dreams are and the steps needed to carry them out. Values are at the foundation of what matters to us. They dictate what we like, what we dislike, who we want to be, where we want to go, how we want to get there, and who we want to be while doing it. Our values determine what our dreams are, and in living in accordance with our values, we can pursue our dreams in an aligned way.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Ways that you can build awareness of your values.

• How values relate to our dreams and the way we pursue them.

• How to recognize if your stated values are in alignment with your actions

• The importance of honestly evaluating and owning your values

Awareness of our values can facilitate our own personal growth and provide direction for our careers, families, and businesses. If you’re ready for some self-reflection, let’s dive in!

Many of the people I talk to have difficulty recognizing their strengths, or they assume that others have the same strengths they do. Jordan Bramhall, LifeSpring therapist, however, has specialized training in helping people recognize their strengths and in understanding how they can make those strengths work for them!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Two strategies you can use to identify your strengths

• How knowing your strengths can help you achieve your goals

• Ways that knowing your teams’ strengths can help the team work together more effectively and efficiently

• How Jordan incorporates the concept of strengths into her therapy work with clients

Networking is about relationship building, and despite our best efforts, relationship building is not always what happens after attending networking events. In this episode, you’ll get to listen in on my conversation with Jeff Borschowa whose entire business has been built around building authentic professional relationships. He’s also big on Tech and has some big ideas on AI and ways that it can be used….you guessed it….authentically!

In this episode, you’ll hear us talk about:

• Reasons traditional networking doesn’t always work (despite our best efforts)

• Building authentic professional relationships

• Meetings Jeff is willing to get up at 2 AM for

• Ways that relationship building for business has been done on the golf course (for years!)

• Jeff’s thoughts on use of AI and authentic voice

If you’re looking for a new approach to professional relationship building, tune in to this episode.

When we’re living fully into our purpose and passions, it can feel absolutely incredible! There are times in life, however, when we feel like something is blocking our ability to perform to our fullest potential. In today’s podcast episode with Brainspotting Coach and Consultant, Thad Frye, you’ll get to hear about an approach that can help people access creativity and expansion OR help them work through the blocks that are hindering them personally or professionally. Thad Frye is known for his performance-based coaching with athletes and performers, so you’re in for a treat!

During our conversation, you’ll learn:

• About Brainspotting & performance brainspotting

• Ways that you can use performance brainspotting in your personal or professional life

• Common reasons we experience blocks that interfere with our ability to perform at our fullest potential

Ever have the impression that some people just pursue their big dreams with such ease? That’s one of the reasons I wanted to invite Jake Sasseville, a visionary and CEO at the Imiloa Institute on the show. At this very moment, Jake is taking the exciting new leap to expand the Imiloa Institute by opening up a 2nd campus which is no small feat! This episode is a reminder that dreams of all sizes can be both scary and exciting!

In this episode, you’ll hear us talk about:

• A mindset Jake has adopted that helps him move forward in his life and business

• How Jake handles hard days as a visionary and leader

• Perception vs. reality–what it looks like when you peel back the curtain

I’ve seen Jake’s work live in action which is why I was so eager to talk with him on the show!

If you’re curious about the Imiloa Institute, you can join me there on a retreat for entrepreneurs and leaders this April 14-19, 2024!

If there’s one common struggle I regularly see as a therapist, it’s the challenge of accepting ourselves, believing that who we are is good, and allowing ourselves to be our most authentic selves in the world. Joining me on today’s episode is speaker, author, sex therapist, and entrepreneur, Rae McDaniel (they/them), whose book, Gender Magic, is a practical guide to achieving gender freedom with joy, curiosity, and pleasure for transgender and non-binary individuals, gender explorers, and those who love them.

In this episode, you’ll hear Rae:

• Define the concept of gender freedom

• Talk about why it’s an audacious act to live into our most authentic selves

• Discuss the inner work that we can do to achieve gender freedom

• Identify ways that we can create a greater sense of welcome and acceptance in our physical spaces and in our own behaviors