Climbing with Coach Kiah
162 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsHow do I build self-confidence? Will losing weight finally make me happy? How do I break free of self-shame and diet culture? What does self-love even mean? How do I create a lifestyle I actually love and pursue the dreams on my heart?
Welcome to Climbing with Coach Kiah, a podcast where we dive deep to answer these questions and more! Tune in for honest and open conversations with host Kiah Twisselman Burchett and featured guests to chat about mindset, health, self-love, body-image, chasing your dreams, and so much more. Kiah shares tangible tools and strategies that helped her transform her very own life. After decades of hating herself and her body, she finally learned how to rebuild her relationship with herself from the inside out, helping her lose more than 100 pounds, but most importantly, finally learn to love herself. Her story has been featured in media across the world including People Magazine, Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Access Hollywood, Women’s Health, and more.
Prepare to be encouraged and empowered through stories of gratitude, grit, and a whole lot of grace. Let’s grow together on this climb of creating a healthy life we love, one baby step at a time. Make sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss a show!
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117. The Elephant in the Room: Weight Gain and a Podcast Pause
October 11, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 27.8 MBThis episode feels so bittersweet, because it’s going to be my last one for a while. This has been an extremely hard decision for me, because I’ve built an incredible community since starting my podcast. Whether this is the first episode you’ve tuned into, or you’ve been with me from the beginning, I just want to let you know how truly, TRULY grateful I am for you, and how near and dear you are to my heart! I don’t think this will be goodbye forever in this space, but more of a goodbye for n...
116. Follow Your Fire with Celebrity Chef Waylynn Lucas
October 04, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBI am beyond excited to welcome today’s guest, Waylynn Lucas, to the podcast! We’re diving into what life can look like when you follow your fire, instead of taking the ‘normal’ path that looks just like everyone else’s. Waylynn’s story is fascinating; she’s had a variety of unique life experiences, and she hasn’t been afraid to pursue different passions on her journey. Waylynn’s energy, spirit, and no-nonsense attitude is one-of-a-kind, and she is truly a light in the world. Waylynn Lucas ...
115. Tiny Habits, Big Results with Emily Reuschel
September 27, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBI have a very fun episode to share with you today! My good friend, Emily Reuschel, is joining me on the podcast, and we’re talking about something we both TOTALLY nerd out about - habits! Since we’re approaching the end of 2023, Emily and I thought it would be beneficial to dive more into habits and share some tactical tools and takeaways to help you re-evaluate your current habits, or re-establish new ones all together. We both feel very passionately about habits, because they can really ...
114. Money Mindset with Sheila Hansen
September 20, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBOn today’s episode, I have the joy of sitting down with my new friend, Sheila Hansen. We’re going to dive into all things money mindset! Sheila Hansen is a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and has had her own firm based in Nebraska for the past 6 years. She lives on 5 acres with her husband, 3 kids, a horse and a tortoise. As an Enneagram 4, she has space for emotions and uses that in her accounting business to support female Creative business owners as they become confident financial deci...
113. When Kids & Adults are A**holes: Body Comments & How to Handle Them
September 13, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBToday we’re talking about what to do when kids and adults are a-holes. Specifically referring to when they make unsolicited body comments that make us feel like crap and have us slip into a shame spiral. My hope is that this episode will make you feel less insecure about body comments, more compassionate to the offenders, and more confident in how to respond. In this episode, we chat about: Why others make comments and why it can be harmful How to respond when adults and/or kids make com...
112. Conquering Fears & Agriculture Advocacy with Anna Genasci
September 06, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBOn today’s episode, I have the joy of sitting down with Anna Genasci to chat all about agriculture, advocacy, and how the relationships with ourselves impacts how we show up at home and in our careers. Anna Genasci, Communication & Education Director: Anna has spent the last 15 years working in agriculture. Beginning her career with Stanislaus County Agricultural Commissioner as a Pesticide Inspector, she soon learned that helping growers was her passion. After working in agriculture compl...
111. Be Brave with Your Words
August 30, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBHi, my name is Kiah and I am a recovering people pleaser. I’m introducing myself like I’m at a people pleasers anonymous meeting and honestly, if those groups don’t exist maybe they should. As a people pleaser, I have had a tendency in my life to keep my thoughts and feelings to myself because I didn’t want to rock the boat, upset people, or just generally be uncomfortable. I saw my thoughts and feelings as a me problem and I didn’t want to burden anybody else with them. There are some prob...
110. Chase an Authentic Life with Corey Ciocchetti
August 23, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBI first connected with today’s guest last year at the Agriculture Future of America AllianceX alumni summit in Denver, CO. He was a fellow speaker and after reconnecting with him again at this year’s conference in Louisville, KY I just knew I needed to bring him on the show. Corey is a talented speaker and teacher and has won multiple teaching and speaking awards including the Outstanding Professor of the Year Award and the Joel Goldman Award for most respected speaker on the CAMPUSPEAK ros...
109. Envy is a Teacher
August 16, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 15.1 MBSocial media… What a wonderful, terrible place. Am I right? I have a love-hate relationship with it. I’m so grateful it is a way that I can connect with so many of you, I have made some of my very closest friends through social media, and I’ve also learned a lot in the space. But, it can also be a source of a lot of stress and anxiety for me. It can feel like keeping up with joneses as a small business marketing online and lord knows it can lead me down a spiral of comparison and yep, envy....
108. Too Many Damn Dreams with Natasha McCann
August 09, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 29.9 MBI’m so excited to introduce you to a new friend on today’s episode. I first met Natasha McCann in Fort Worth, TX and she is a fellow 2023 Cowgirl 30 Under 30 honoree. We’ll dive into her inspirational story of overcoming hardships and thriving because of them. Natasha McCann is the owner of McCann Athletic Therapy. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition in Sports Specialist, Emergency Medical Technician, and holds a rare Dual Board Certificatio...
107. Small But Mighty Acts of Self-Love
August 02, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBIt might sound silly to some people, but back in high school (and long after) I had a personal rule to never let my legs show above my knees. Along with that rule, I had several other rules on a long list of conditions for my own self-acceptance. I have since been working on overcoming those rules, and I am celebrating myself for loving and accepting my body in lots of different ways. Seemingly small ways that actually mean a lot to me. And I want to celebrate you for the steps you’re taking...
106. Rancher Turned Start-Up Founder with Jessie Jarvis
July 26, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBIn today’s episode, I have the honor of chatting with powerhouse guest, Jessie Jarvis. Jessie is a fellow rancher, a new fellow podcaster, and today we’re covering topics such as family heritage, business advice, and the necessity of courage and confidence. Jessie Jarvis was born and raised on her family’s cattle ranch in Southern Idaho, which at an early age, instilled in her the importance of a strong work ethic, and a deep appreciation for American agriculture and the western way of life...
105. 5 Ways to Embrace JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out)
July 19, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBIn today’s episode, I’m going to share 5 ways to embrace JOMO, better known as, the Joy of Missing Out. This episode will encourage people who suffer from FOMO to embrace more JOY in their lives and root themselves in the present moment. In this episode, we’ll chat about: The 5 ways to embrace JOMO in your own life The impact that social media comparison has had on us Tips on how to get present and root yourself in gratitude Resources & Links: Sign up for my FREE Summer of Self Love S...
104. Making Brand Magic with Hillary Weiss Presswood
July 12, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBIn today’s episode, I have the honor of chatting with Hillary Weiss Presswood. Ever since we booked our interview I have been GIDDY excited for our conversation. I’ve been Instagram stalking her for months now and have become her #1 fan. Hillary is a creative director, positioning coach, and founder of Statement Piece Studio. She also co-hosts the cult-favorite Youtube marketing talk show Hillary and Margo Yell at Websites (#HAMYAW), and had her work featured on Business Insider, The Next W...
103. Summer of Self-Love
July 05, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBSummer used to be my LEAST favorite season, but it didn’t have to be. What would it feel like to find JOY in this season? What would it feel like to cultivate more confidence than ever this summer? To nurture your happiest, healthiest self? I’m diving into all of the above in today’s episode! In this episode, we’ll chat about: Embracing the body and season of life that you’re in right now The value of rooting yourself in gratitude amidst whatever season you’re in How each precious momen...
102. Mindset Matters with Calli Thorne
June 28, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 40.2 MBOn today’s episode, I have the joy of being joined by Calli Thorne. Calli and I first met while I was coaching at Natalie Kovarik’s Rural Rooted retreat. We immediately connected and she’s one of those people I could talk to for hours and hours. I’m so excited to share her wisdom with you today! Calli Thorne is a keynote speaker, global leadership trainer, mindset coach, and multi-business entrepreneur. She is married to her husband CJ and they have three young children. Calli grew up on h...
101. Mid-Year Check-In: Are You Climbing the Right Mountain?
June 21, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIf you’re listening to this in real time, we are just a couple weeks away from hitting the middle of the year. We typically think about setting goals and casting big visions for our lives and our careers at the beginning of a new year, but I think it’s important that we make time throughout the year to check-in with ourselves, check in on our progress, and reevaluate if we’re still going in the right direction or even climbing the right mountain. Things change, and it’s okay for our directio...
100. 100th Episode Special Guest! Meet My Better Half Brent
June 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBIn this episode, I have the joy of welcoming a long awaited guest, my very own husband, Brent Burchett! When I first started this podcast about two years ago, I asked Brent to be a guest on the podcast and much to my dismay, he said no! He then agreed that if I made it to 100 episodes, then he’d be a guest on the show. So here we are! 100 episodes into the Climbing with Coach Kiah podcast and he kept his word. Brent Burchett serves as Executive Director of the San Luis Obispo County Farm B...
99. Europe Recap: Travel Thoughts & Tips
June 07, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 36 MBWe recently got home from our trip to Europe and I’ve been doing a lot of reflection. Yes, our trip to Europe included its fair share of stunning sights, breathtaking historical visits, unbelievable food, relaxing poolside, and more aperol spritzes than I can count. But there were also a few things that surprised me that I wanted to share with you. So today I’m sharing travel thoughts, tips, and insights that will help you plan your next trip, or maybe just consider putting one on the calend...
98. Compared to What? Power of Perspective
May 31, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 10.4 MB“Compared to what?” This was a question my grandpa would always ask us when we chatted. Even if all I was asking him was “how are you doing?” It was a powerful lesson in perspective, in realizing that everything we think, believe, and feel is always in the context of what we’re comparing it to. So in today’s episode, I’m challenging you with this question and the power of perspective. In this episode, we’ll chat about: However you choose to describe something, is in comparison to somethi...
97. Building a Brand that Celebrates Your Roots with Katie Beal Brown
May 24, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 48 MBToday we have a special guest coming to us all the way from Texas! On this episode, Katie Beal Brown shares her journey and advice of building a brand that celebrates your roots. Katie Beal Brown is a fourth-generation West Texan, born and raised in Midland, TX. Growing up, some of her fondest memories were from the time spent with her grandparents out on their family’s ranch in Far West Texas near Fort Davis. With years of experience at industry-leading agencies, she set out on a new ven...
96. 5 Things My Yarden is Teaching Me
May 17, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 16.9 MBThis year, I planted my very first garden, or as I like to call it, my “yarden.” I’ve partnered with my local farmer-owned co-op Farm Supply Company for the process. What you need to know is that historically, I don’t have a great track record with plants. I either drown them with too much love and water or just forget they exist entirely until they shrivel up and die. I’m working on finding the happy in-between. I took on this project to prove to myself once again that new habits can be fo...
95. Coming Home to Yourself with Arielle Estoria
May 10, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 43 MBI am fangirling hard about today’s guest. On today’s episode, I have the absolute honor of being joined by Arielle Estoria. I’ve been an avid follower of Arielle and her work for several years now and today I get to welcome her on the show and introduce her to you. Born and raised in foggy Northern California and now residing in Los Angeles CA, Arielle Estoria is a Poet, Author and Actor. Her motto, "Words not for the ears but for the soul" stems from her dedication to remind anyone who e...
94. Money is Abundant, Time is Not
May 03, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 15.1 MBHealing my relationship with money has been an ongoing journey. I grew up always feeling like there was too little of it in the world and a lot of scarcity around my ability to make money which REALLY came to the surface when I became an entrepreneur. To be fully transparent, I’m still working on that, but I feel like I’ve come a long way. So in today’s episode, I talk about how money is abundant, time is not. In this episode, we’ll chat about: Our plans to spend three weeks in Europe! F...
93. New Life Begins in the Dark with Leeana Tankersley
April 26, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 38.8 MBI first met today’s guest, Leeana Tankersley, a couple months ago in small town Kansas. As total strangers, I had the privilege of being her roommate at the Cultivating Courage Conference. I told her it felt meant to be that we roomed together because we had some of the most beautiful conversations that truly filled my soul and I knew I had to bring her on the show to introduce her to you. Leeana Tankersley is a mom of 3, a 6-time author, and a writing teacher. Her work has been featured on...
92. Knowing Better vs. Doing Better
April 19, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 11.6 MBMost of us know better. We know the HOW or WHAT to make us feel our best physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and all the ways. Most of the time, the problem isn’t that we don’t KNOW, the problem is that we’re not DOING what we know to do. So on today’s episode, I dive into knowing better vs. doing better. In this episode, we’ll chat about: A few things that get in the way of our DOING The role that shame plays in our inaction The power of baby steps My challenge for you, ...
91. Overcoming Deeply Challenging Events with Bevin Farrand
April 12, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 38.8 MBToday’s guest is SO good that she’s a repeat guest on the show! You might recognize her from Episode 37, Get Inspired to Do the “DAMN” Thing. Bevin Farrand is a rockstar, my former business coach, and truly an inspiration. In 2019, after unexpectedly losing her husband 5 days after they returned from a whirlwind trip to France, Bevin Farrand founded the Take the DAMN Chance movement. Her DAMN framework has inspired hundreds to connect with the people that they love, do the “crazy thing” tha...
90. It's Hard to Close a Good Chapter
April 05, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MBI recently got home from Emily Reuschel’s ASCEND retreat which brings rural women together who are ready to find community, growth, and step into the next chapter of their lives. During this retreat, there was a theme that kept coming up: The concept of how hard it is to close a good chapter. I resonated with this struggle so deeply, so today we’re going to talk through that idea and what’s on the other side of that good chapter. In this episode, we’ll chat about: My Coach Kiah identity cr...
89. Disrupting an Industry with Karoline Rose
March 29, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 32.6 MBToday feels like a full circle moment because I'm introducing you to a very long time friend that I go way back with. I first met Karoline Rose while serving as a National Ag Ambassador through the National FFA Organization. Since then, it's been so cool to see how much our lives and our business have evolved over the years. Karoline Rose is a small business marketing strategist and CEO from Montana on a mission to help businesses get to the next level by turning followers into paying cust...
88. 10 Things Bringing Me Joy
March 22, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBToday’s episode is going to be a joy-filled one! In life, a lot of us get so focused on reaching the destination or the goal, that we miss out on the joy that happens along the journey of reaching that destination or goal. That journey is where life is happening. So in this episode, I share 10 things that are currently bringing me joy in my life. Resources & Links: Alli Kelley’s Gardening 101 Course Check out the Backroad Cowgirls site! The ACOTAR book series [affiliate link] Anywhere ...
87. Copywriting That Resonates with Jenny Roth
March 15, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 35.3 MBIn today’s episode, our guest is my new friend Jenny Roth and we’re talking all about copywriting that resonates. I know we have a lot of listeners who are creative CEOs and entrepreneurs who struggle with the copywriting pieces of their business, so I’m so excited to share all of Jenny’s wisdom with you. Jenny Roth is an email copywriter for creative CEOs and coaches. She specializes in joyful, strategic copy that generates leads and welcomes your clients with open arms. Her mission is unc...
86. A Cowgirl Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
March 08, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MBThis is a really exciting week for me. As I'm recording this, I'm getting ready to head to Fort Worth, TX. I have been chosen as an honoree of this year’s Cowgirl Magazine Cowgirl 30 Under 30. As I’ve been preparing for this amazing opportunity, I noticed a lot of feelings of imposter syndrome coming up in me. Things like, “Do I even deserve this award?” and, “Am I worthy of this honor?” So while I know these aren’t true, I also know I'm not the only one who has experienced these feelings. S...
85. Basics of Building Wealth with Sadie Schweers
March 01, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 31.1 MBToday’s guest on the episode is my friend, Sadie Schweers. One of the best parts of having a podcast is that it gives me the opportunity to interview people and ask them for insight on topics that I’m personally interested in and then I get to share them with you. Today is one of those topics: building wealth. Sadie is an expert in this topic and does an excellent job of covering what we need to know about the basics of building wealth. Sadie is a Wealth Advisor and CEO of Prosper Wealth Ma...
84. 5 Ways to Romanticize Your Life
February 22, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MBAs a dreamer, I tend to get caught up in the future, dreaming of big bold audacious dreams for my life. It’s great, but constantly living in the future has a tendency to steal my attention from being present in the moment. Aware of that pitfall, one of my guideposts for this year has been to romanticize my life. Not the one I’m creating for myself in the future, but the one I’m living in right here and now. The 5 Ways to Romanticize Your Life are: Reflect back on the growth you’ve already...
83. Health is an Evolution with Dawn Marie
February 15, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 36.5 MBI'm thrilled to have Dawn Marie as my guest on the show today. We share a passion for agriculture, food freedom, and supporting women to step into their dreams. I’m telling you, she was meant for this show! Dawn Marie is a Wellness Lifestyle Mentor & the podcast host of Beyond The Plate helping women find themselves, ignite their natural energy & truly live in food freedom. She is a natural developer of others by nature with a generator energy type within my human design. She is a c...
82. Does Your Wardrobe Spark Joy?
February 08, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThis might be a weird question… but does your wardrobe spark joy? How do you feel when you open up your closet? Do you have some clothes you love, some that fit, some that don’t, some that are sentimental, and maybe some you call you “goal” clothes for when you can finally fit into them? Does your closet make you feel shame? If so, then it’s time for a refresh. What would it feel like to open up your closet and feel joy? To feel peace? To feel ease? Let’s talk about how you can create ...
81. You’re Already Awesome with Alison Faulkner
February 01, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes - 46.6 MBI think a lot of us fall into the neverending self-help spiral of always trying to fix ourselves. Today’s guest, Alison Faulkner, shares something extraordinarily refreshing in her book, You’re Already Awesome, because it took an entirely different approach to personal development. The main premise being that there is really nothing about you to fix. You’re already awesome. Alison Faulkner is a branding and events expert, host of the podcast Awesome with Alison a top 100 health and we...
80. 7 Ways to Measure Health Without a Scale
January 25, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MBI have broken up with my scale. Here’s the thing: scales aren’t bad. They are a hunk of metal and plastic, there is nothing moral about them. They are an inanimate object that’s job is to provide data. And that data isn’t even bad! Whether it’s higher or lower than you’d like, it’s simply a string of numbers measuring a mass. Now, all that said, our relationship with this totally neutral object may be anything but neutral. And I think our society has been conditioned to put more weight into ...
79. Embracing Fear & Becoming Self-Reliant with Amber Elle
January 18, 2023 15:00 - 51 minutes - 41.9 MBOn today’s episode, we have a badass guest. I met Amber Elle at Courtenay DeHoff’s Fancy Lady Cowgirl event as she was a fellow speaker at the event. As I was listening to her on stage, I knew immediately that I needed to get her on the show. Amber is the CEO behind the Amber Elle brand where she teaches families through online social channels, in person trainings, and as a keynote speaker on how to empower themselves to live more self reliant lifestyles. She is a mother to three adventur...
78. How to Manifest an Audacious Life
January 11, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIn today’s episode, I talk all about how to manifest an audacious life. I turned 30 baby!! On Friday I turned the big 3-0 and I have big plans for this year and this decade. So let’s dive into how I’ll be living life audaciously and how to manifest the things you want in your life. In this episode, we cover: My thoughts on turning 30 My word of the year and why I picked it Looking more inward vs. outward Manifesting with a vision board What I’m leaving in my 20s The 15 ...
77. Living Life by Design with Dr. Nicole Garritano
January 04, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes - 46.6 MBToday’s guest is Dr. Nicole Garritano and we’ll be chatting about living life by design. I met today’s guest at my business coach’s business retreat. And let’s just say that the session she did at the retreat has opened my world in ways I didn’t anticipate. So I encourage you to listen to today’s episode with an open mind because it might just change your life in ways you didn’t expect, too. Dr. Nicole Garritano is a former health care provider and professor turned intuitive developmen...
76. Best of All the Things 2022
December 28, 2022 15:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBHere we are. The last podcast episode of the year! It blows my mind that we’re wrapping up another year. I think people feel a mixed bag of emotions about the end of the year. I want us to embrace the perspective of gratitude; gratitude that you’ve come this far, that you’ve overcome 100% of your hardest days, that you’ve grown so much over the past year, and that you have the gift of another year. As we wrap up this year, I wanted to do an episode that reflects on the best of all the things...
75. Moldy Shame Monster
December 21, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 20 MBToday we’re going to talk about the Moldy Shame Monster. This was inspired by a recent trip to the dentist and the shame I felt going into the appointment. Flossing shame, in fact. I felt so called to record an episode about shame - whether it be in regards to your upcoming dentist appointment or in any other aspect of your life - tune in to hear my take on handling this monster. In this episode, we cover: What exactly shame is 7 of things I’m feeling shame about The difference...
74. Stay True, Get Paid, and Do Good with Rha Goddess
December 14, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes - 36.2 MBI have been dying to have this conversation and I'm so honored I get to share it with you today. My guest is Rha Goddess and today we’re going to talk about how to stay true, get paid, and do good. Rha Goddess is the entrepreneurial soul coach behind hundreds of breakthrough changemakers, cultural visionaries and social entrepreneurs. In today's episode, we'll chat about: How to trust your intuition, honor our inner compass, and step into the fear Success does not have to be hard or a ...
73. 8 Questions to Ask Yourself to Reflect on 2022
December 07, 2022 15:00 - 11 minutes - 9.42 MBI’m a big believer in ending the year by creating a vision for the new year ahead. BUT, before we jump the gun and dive into 2023, let’s take a moment to reflect back on 2022. Not just reflect, but to really live in the gain of what we’ve accomplished, what we’ve learned, and just how far we’ve come. In this episode, we’ll chat about: The 8 questions to ask yourself to reflect on 2022 Looking back instead of only looking forward Everyone has problems in their life, but we have a choic...
72. Embracing All Parts of Yourself in Leadership & Life with Derek Mulhern
November 30, 2022 15:00 - 57 minutes - 46.3 MBGrowing up as a closeted gay kid in the Midwest, Derek sought to find relevance through achievement. It worked. He rose through youth leadership organizations through his mid to late teens, and eventually, started a career in leadership development and training in the food and agriculture sector. Derek created his relevance through his relationship with his career. Ultimately, achievement didn't suffice as the antidote in finding self-love and self-trust. Throughout Derek's 20s, he's unpac...
71. Tap Into Gratitude (& Whatever Else You’re Feeling)
November 23, 2022 15:00 - 11 minutes - 9.82 MBI wanted to keep this week’s episode short and sweet, because I’d love for you to spend more time with yourself and the people that you love than with me. Let’s pretend this episode is twice as long, but the second half you just hang out with yourself in reflection, how does that sound? This, of course, is the season of gratitude. If you’re listening to this the day it’s released, tomorrow is Thanksgiving. But before we get there, I just want to hold space for you to slow down and take a f...
70. Thought Ladders & the Power of Neutral
November 16, 2022 15:36 - 21 minutes - 20 MBHow do we go from feeling awful, hopeless, resentful, unworthy to feeling love, happiness, joy, acceptance, peace? Those emotional places feel worlds apart. And in today’s episode, I’m going to teach you a simple yet powerful tool, Thought Ladders, to help you bridge the gap. So let’s dive in! In this episode about thought ladders & the power of neutral, we’ll chat about: What thought ladders are and how they can help you feel better while avoiding toxic positivity How you have to ...
69. Reproductive Health & Patient Empowerment with Jodie Lisenbee
November 09, 2022 16:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this episode, Jodie Lisenbee and I are talking all about reproductive health and patient empowerment. Jodie and I met back in college. We studied human development together at UC Davis and well, let’s just say she hasn’t stopped studying since! Jodie Lisenbee is a PhD Candidate in Clinical Health Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her research centers on psychosocial stress during the perinatal period, especially labor and delivery experiences. Clinically, Jodi...
68. The Gift of Grief - A Tribute to Grandpa Darrell
November 02, 2022 14:31 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThis wasn’t the podcast I intended to record today, but it’s the one that’s fresh on my heart and I just hope I can get through it. Yesterday, as I’m recording this, we lost my Grandpa Darrell, the patriarch of our family. This episode is a tribute to my Grandpa Darrell and the gift of grief. In this episode, we’ll chat about: What I mean when I say that grief is a gift No matter how many years you get, it’s never enough with those you love Consider this your sign to give that p...