Life is hard! It’s chaotic and sometimes the ongoing chaos can cause us to feel unwell. Today’s podcast details my recent struggles as a pregnant mom and how I plan to create order where I can, while still accepting the things I cannot change.

E18: Where is the passion in your life? Pt 2

Mar 4th, 2021 30m 36s

This is part 2 of 2. After part 1, where I shared many points of caution about heedless pursuit of passion, this week I encourage you to follow your dreams! Be inspired to think big. We cover how to embrace failure, avoid the pitfalls of self-s

E17: Where is the passion in your life? Pt 1

Feb 26th, 2021 28m 34s

Have you ever been told to pursue your passions, no matter what? When we make passions our primary pursuit, we often end up chasing a fleeting thing. Before doing so, we need to make sure we are grounded in who we are, content with where we are

E16: Find comfort in the skin you're in

Feb 19th, 2021 31m 25s

This is my 3rd pregnancy in 3 years so I know what it’s like to be heavier and struggle to dress my body. But I refuse to hide it and remain uncomfortable in it, despite how my weight has fluctuated. It’s common to feel uncomfortable in your ow

E15: Don't let your phone rule your life

Feb 11th, 2021 29m 13s

Do you carry your phone with you everywhere? Phones can be helpful and necessary but many of us are addicted to them, treating them more like security blankets than the tools that they are. We let them interrupt us constantly and take us away f

E14: What is an uncommon life?

Feb 4th, 2021 22m 33s

I realized that, after 13 episodes of this podcast, it might not be evident to everyone what I mean when I say “uncommon life.” Where did that term come from and what could it mean for you?In today’s episode:Understanding your “Whys”Finding you

E13: Think big, start small

Jan 28th, 2021 23m 28s

Everyone - even moms - should feel confident to think big about their dreams and aspirations. Too often, we limit our potential and assume we’ll fail before we even start or that our dreams don’t matter. But even the most successful people fail

E12: Turn the busy life into the simple life

Jan 21st, 2021 29m 56s

Americans are obsessed with being busy. We wear our busyness like a badge of honor - as an outward sign of productivity and self-worth. To what end, though? If busyness is preventing you from being the kind of person you want to be, how can you

E11: Protect yourself and don't apologize - set clear work boundaries

Jan 14th, 2021 28m 2s

Working from home is more common than ever, so the lines between work and home life can easily become blurred. It’s up to you to unapologetically protect yourself and set clear expectations with strong work boundaries. After 12 years in corpora

E10: Joyful through infertility with Sammantha Stone

Jan 7th, 2021 56m 47s

Meet this week's guest, Sammantha Stone, as she shares her infertility journey. She is boldly vulnerable about the toll it has taken on her mental health and her marriage. And yet, she holds an inspiring hope for the future, grounded in faith.

E09: How to build habits that last

Dec 31st, 2020 25m 54s

On New Year’s day, most people will create resolutions and intend to follow through with them. The key to building resolutions that last is building habits that last. We will discuss how to become an outcome-oriented and purpose-driven habit bu

E08: Finding hope in the midst of a storm

Dec 24th, 2020 24m 14s

The year that shall not be named has been tough for most people. But the only constant in life is that everything changes and seasons do pass, eventually. This Christmas eve, we will discuss how to find hope in the midst of challenging times.In

E07: Content to live with less

Dec 17th, 2020 30m 27s

If you want financial freedom and the peace that comes with it, you might have to learn to be content with less. We’ll dive into my philosophy on finances and how and why I choose to live below my means. In times of lean and times of plenty, we

E06: Reflect and Regret

Dec 10th, 2020 21m 30s

A full life includes regret, but there's a difference between experiencing regrets and carrying them with you. To live intentionally, you must accept regret, but aim to forgive yourself so you aren't burdened by shame. As we reflect on 2020, it

E05: Partner like a mother

Dec 3rd, 2020 23m 2s

Learning to be a parent while maintaining a strong partnership with your spouse is possibly the biggest learning curve you’ll ever face. How can you nurture your marriage while raising a baby? Even if you don’t have kids yet, we’ll talk about h

E04: Say goodbye to overthinking

Nov 25th, 2020 23m 13s

Overthinking happens when we fear failure and try to control outcomes. From decisions big or small, we’d benefit from having a bias for action. We can actually train ourselves to make easier, faster decisions to develop better habits and end ov

E03: How to deepen relationships

Nov 19th, 2020 24m 43s

Humans require connection. We are hardwired to live with other human beings and to feel known by them. The way we live today tends to lack meaningful connection and forces us to be very intentional in order to build relationships. Therein lies

E02: Who do you think you are?

Nov 12th, 2020 28m 3s

Who are you? How do you want to be remembered? As a longstanding victim of workism, I give an account of my errors in trying to find identity in work and encourage you to look deeply at your priorities to discern your identity, legacy, and purp

E01: Be your own friend and have grace for a busy season

Nov 12th, 2020 20m 17s

This has been a tumultuous year for most of us. Isn't it time that we allowed ourselves a little grace in a time of chaos? Even in our hardest times, we can speak kindly and reset expectations with ourselves, and practice self-care as a way to

E00: Welcome to the show!

Nov 11th, 2020 6m 11s

This episode is a brief introduction to me and what this show is about. How an uncommon life, led by unconventional choices, might be the right path to peace and fulfillment. I feel like the choices that have brought me the most happiness and r

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