Lifting the Lifter's Podcast
227 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -This show dedicated to “lifting the lifters” in the day-to-day business of raising families. We will use real-life experiences to discuss topics, ideas, resources, and tools to help lift and fortify the mind, body, and spirit of women and moms so she can nurture with confidence and love! When they are fortified the home, family, and community can thrive!
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Why We Need A Summer Routine
July 19, 2024 09:09 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBWhen we had babies, toddlers, and little kids, a routine saved my life. It was the saving grace for all of us to have good days. We had feeding routines, sleeping routines, bathing routines and rituals, nighttime routines, and more. You name it. When I was in the thick of little kids and these routines I would get frustrated and almost resent the fact that we had these routines, I would get teased for having routines and “schedules.” Now, that these routines are gone, that there is more ...
Independence and Choice
July 05, 2024 08:15 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBWith the celebration of our independence on July 4th, we talk a lot about freedom, liberty, and independence. One of the other words that comes to mind when I think of independence is CHOICE. The ability to choose. We were given the gift of agency and freedom to choose from the very beginning. In the premortal existence, this was the basis of the plan of redemption. Choice. It goes against our very nature when we feel like we are without choice. This isn't just disturbing spiritually...
Inside Out 2 is a Must Do!
June 28, 2024 07:42 - 12 minutes - 12 MBI always love a good recommendation and today I am giving one to you! Inside Out 2 is a must do! Inside Out, the first one, was about a girl named Riley and her brain and emotions. In this film we become acquainted with Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust as Riley experiences a move, making new friends, and the ups and downs that come with that. In Inside Out 2, Riley has matured to a teenager and puberty enters the building along with the emotions of Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment, ...
Lessons from Our Dad's
June 21, 2024 09:31 - 16 minutes - 17.9 MBWe just had the opportunity to celebrate Father's Day and the men in our lives! WAY back, I did an episode sharing a few things that Jarred and I have both learned from our dads. They are good men who have been a gift and a blessing to our lives! In today's episode, we go back and revisit this episode about our dad's and the influence they have in our lives. I shared one of the biggest lessons Jarred and I have learned from these good men. Take time for quality time. In this episode, I sh...
Healing Takes Time
June 14, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutes - 14.3 MBWhen we catch a common cold or the flu, our bodies respond and usually within a few days, we feel better and we are healed. Sometimes, healing doesn't come so fast. In this episode we talk about healing. Healing from a surgery takes at least 6 weeks of post op care, and then even sometimes requires some physical therapy and some TLC for a year! Each one of us is on a journey of healing. Maybe physical, maybe emotional, maybe mental, and maybe within relationships. Our healing may be ...
Remembering Those Who Have Passed
May 31, 2024 09:43 - 12 minutes - 12.7 MBThis weekend we’ve celebrated Memorial Day! Memorial Day for us means a 3 day weekend. Sometimes we have baseball games, that we get rained out of, and sometimes we can sneak in a little camping, a little barbeque in the backyard, some yardwork, and some fun, and it means the end of school and the start of summer!!! Memorial Day was a day that started way back in the 1860s as a day to remember those who passed in the Civil War. It was orinally known as Decoration Day, but has since evolv...
Self Deception
May 24, 2024 09:32 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIgnaz Semmelweis was a Hungarian physician who discovered the cause of childbed fever and introduced the "germ theory" to the medical world. Unfortunately, it was through his experience of contaminating his patients that he learned that he was the problem. He was the carrier of the disease that led to many deaths in Vienna General Hospital. Like Semmelweis, we are the problems to our problems. We don't always see it, because we are self-deceived, but we are the contributors to our problem...
Six Secrets for Graduating Seniors
May 17, 2024 08:50 - 13 minutes - 13.4 MBThe school year is quickly wrapping up! With field trips, field days, finals, crazy schedules, and more, the month of May will be over before you know it and summer vacation will be underway! These past few weeks I have loved getting my mail to see graduation announcements from the class of 2024. Friends and families all over are celebrating their seniors as graduation day approaches and they are off and running onto their next great adventure! I have a couple of clients who are gradua...
What I've Learned from my Mission with Cody Rydalch
May 10, 2024 06:35 - 23 minutes - 19.4 MBIt's always a pleasure to interview one of my children for the podcast! This week I chat with my son Elder Cody Rydalch! Cody has been serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Costa Rica for the last 18 months. About a month ago, he came home for health reasons and we have had the joy of having him home while we work to get him well. As he has been home he has continued to serve as a service missionary. In this episode, I talk to Cody about his mission in...
Using the Five Pillars to Live a Spirit Lead Life
May 03, 2024 08:40 - 13 minutes - 13.2 MBOur bodies go through a lot in a day. They are the vehicles we use to work, play, serve, teach, nurture, and so much more! They require a little TLC! Last week we talked about the Five Pillars to Living well. Sleep Nutrition Movement Sunlight Connection When one of these is ours, we naturally work to compensate by other means. Sometimes we eat more when we are tired. Sometimes we use coping strategies to compensate. Do you ever notice that when one of these areas is off, it ...
Five Pillars to Living Well
April 26, 2024 08:32 - 14 minutes - 14.8 MBDying Well. What does that look like? When we think of dying well, it means probably with loved ones, home, comfortable, safe, enjoying life, free of pain and suffering. Does living well look the same? I have wondered if in our efforts to die well, we acutually live well. This podcast discusses Five Pillars to Living (and Dying) Well! They are Sleep Nutrition Movement Sunlight Connection In each of these areas, there is so much information and so much every one of us ha...
Find Rest with Regulation
April 19, 2024 05:17 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBEverywhere we go we can find rules and regulations. When we travel to a baseball tournament on the weekends, there are regulations for the number of innings, runs, and pitch counts. The purpose of these regulations is to maintain safety and provide proper rest for the players. Just like a pitcher needs regulations and rest, so do we. We need nervous system regulation to help us flexibly fluctuate between states of arousal and not get stuck or so stimulated that we shut down. In this...
Ask
April 12, 2024 08:11 - 13 minutes - 13.4 MBEvery single one of us has a problem or challenge that can feel like we are walking around with a 50 pound weight on our shoulders. They can be heavy, burdensom, and tiring. And sometimes it feels like we are completely alone when packing that challenge. I know that I have a tendency to keep my worries and burdens to myself, to not ask for help from God or from anyone else. Probably due to some pride and also some fear. Fear of being vulnerable and letting my gaurd down. Fear of admit...
When Things Don't Go As Planned
April 05, 2024 18:02 - 11 minutes - 11 MBThere are many times when things go just as we thought they would. When we have planned and prepared and everything goes perfectly, and then there are times when they don't. In fact. As I think about most things, they often look different than I thought they would have in my mind, but it's OK. This week we had a surprise text that followed with having our son Cody coming home from his mission from Costa Rica! He has been having several health challenges for months and we've done all we can...
Replay! This Mother Knows
March 29, 2024 08:45 - 14 minutes - 15.6 MBEaster is coming! I love this holiday and the opportunity to reflect on Jesus Christ. A few years ago I was asked to write an essay to enter into a compiled essay book. While the book is still in the works, I am sharing this essay with you today in celebration of the Easter holiday! Mother's Who Know, Julie B. Beck Will You Engage in the Wrestle? Sheri Dew
Easter Traditions You'll Love
March 22, 2024 08:36 - 16 minutes - 16 MBAs promised, this week we are going to talk about Easter and some Traditions to incorporate with your families. Some of you may do easter egg hunts, baskets, and bunnies, and some may not, and choose to just focus on the Savior, his life, and his resurrection. And some may do both. We try hard to find a balance between both. So I am going to give you a couple of ideas for both! There really isn’t a right or a wrong, it is whatever you feel is best for your family. All traditions take a ...
How to Handle Worry
March 15, 2024 06:00 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MBWe all have things we’re pretty good at. I would say I’m a pretty good cook. I’m a pretty good housekeeper. I’m good at exercising. I’m good at taking care of my family. I’m good at something else. Worrying. I have heard myself say “I’m a worrier” I spend a lot of time thinking, and overthinking, about things. Over and over and over. I spend time worrying about things that others may or may not give a second thought over! Do any of you worry? In today's podcast, we are ...
Understanding the Stress Response
March 08, 2024 09:58 - 23 minutes - 23 MBEvery single one of us has stress. We have so much on our plates as we juggle family life, kids, jobs, and the list goes on. We all do our best to manage and deal and cope, but do we understand stress? In this podcast, we are going to discuss the stress response to help us better understand it, and by understanding it, we can help manage it. Stress is caused by the "stressors" in our lives. These are outside sources that we all juggle. Our nervous system then interprets these stressors. ...
Scanning for Safety
March 01, 2024 06:57 - 15 minutes - 18.2 MBWhenever we travel, one of the biggest stressors is getting through the airport. There are so many security checks and measures. There are machines, security guards, and dogs all scanning for danger or threats. We have an internal scanning system called our Nervous System. Our nervous system is meant to scan for safety, danger, or life-threatening situations to keep us safe! It scans outside of us, inside of us, and between us to decide if there is something to be concerned about. Ma...
The Power of Relationships with Dylan Rydalch
February 23, 2024 06:00 - 29 minutes - 26.1 MBThis week on the podcast we get to hear from my oldest son Dylan on the Power of Relationships. Dylan and I always had a pretty good relationship, but during his mission our relationship grew and developed. As a missionary Dylan had the opportunity to interact with many different people and companions, and he developed some very valuable skills to improve his ability to connect and have meaningful relationships. Today on the podcast we discuss what he learned, how to apply them, and offer s...
Hopes and Expectations
February 16, 2024 06:00 - 12 minutes - 12.1 MBRulon D. Pope said, "We live in an age and society where hope becomes expectation, and expectation turns quickly into entitlement." This made me wonder how often some of our hopes may have become expectations. In our relationships with others, we can hope for things, but when expectations arise and those expectations are not met, we have disappointment, resentment, and pain. The truth is, other people can't read our minds, and they don't always do the things we think they will or want...
What Does Love Look Like?
February 09, 2024 13:01 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBWhat does love look like? Have you ever asked this question? What does it look like for you!? And what would Love look like in every situation? These are a few places I saw love this week: Love is the random sugar cookie on the counter with a note that said: For Mom, love Meg because she knows I love drink shop sugar cookies. Love is walking away from a discussion or argument and saying, “We need to talk about this later when we’re not upset.” Love is a random text that says, “Hey! ...
Shining Eyes
February 02, 2024 09:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBThe winter months can be long and hard around here, especially for playing baseball. Our family does a lot of that and practicing baseball can be tricky. A few facilities are available, and I have found it helpful to hire coaches to do some hitting and fielding sessions with the kids during these months. I hired a coach to keep my 14-year-old Austin in shape and work with him on his hitting for the next few months. One night after Austin’s hitting session he and I were chatting about ...
Where Your Focus Goes
January 26, 2024 09:02 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MBEvery day our mind is consumed with thoughts and ideas. If we were to look at our thoughts and rank them in how often we think of something, or what is at the top of our minds, what would those thoughts be? Home Family God Work Entertainment Food All of these areas of focus are on my mind constantly, but do I put them in the proper order? Is there an area you could say I worship? Tune into today's podcast as we discuss the themes of our thoughts and worship, and how to keep Go...
What Every Person Needs to Hear
January 19, 2024 09:18 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBWhen our kids were little we took them to Build a Bear Workshop to make a stuffed animal that was especially for them. They could pick the bear or animal, the inside qualities we put in them, the stuffing, the accessories, all of it. They were perfectly tailored to fit each child. Wouldn't it be nice if we could do the same about ourselves? Pick every little thing we wanted and get rid of everything we didn't want. But does all of that matter? We put so much value on the outside things...
Family is the Foundation
January 12, 2024 09:11 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBWhy do we get up and grind every single day? Why do we continue to push and endure the hard? What is the purpose of all of this? What really matters? I have been asking myself a lot of these types of questions, and the answer is Family. It all comes down to the fundamental unity of society. Family. God created the earth as a place for human families to learn and grow and develop to become like Him. In this week's podcast, we talk about the family as the deep why behind our day to day. We n...
Looking Back to Move Forward
January 05, 2024 05:08 - 15 minutes - 13.5 MBAs the new year begins, we all seem to have great intentions and goals to conquer and accomplish. We look forward with anticipation of what is to come! But have you thought about the benefits of looking back? Sometimes we look back and feel regret and sadness, and that's OK, but if we can look back through the lens of learning, and growth, and remember all the good the bad and the ugly with that in mind, we will be able to propel ourselves into 2024. We can gain momentum, energy, and motiva...
A Year of Intention
December 29, 2023 09:05 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBAt the beginning of this year, I introduced my word for the year: Intention. In this podcast episode, I talk about a few things I have learned during my year of intention! First, intention requires some attention! I picked my word, I was really intentional, but then sort of forgot about that word! If I want to have intention it does require some attention and some work to create! This brings to lesson number two: When we give intention some attention, we create what we want. When we focus on...
The Truth About Changes
December 22, 2023 09:33 - 16 minutes - 16.1 MBChange is happening right as we speak. It is just part of this life, part of our every day, but that doesn't mean we always enjoy it! There are a few things we can plan on with change. It is part of life. It happens. Every single day. It is part of God's great plan of happiness. There is growth with change. BELIEVE in the growth with change and you will see just that! GROWTH! Listen in to today's podcast as we discuss change, we talk about how to embrace change even when it's hard, an...
Shine Your Light
December 15, 2023 09:19 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBChristmas is the time of year when you can find lights everywhere. On our homes, our trees, windows, garlands, and more! The lights illuminate the dark and dreary days of winter, add cheer and warmth to our homes, and remind us of the true source of light, Jesus Christ. In this podcast episode, we talk about how each one of us carries light. We have the light within us! Some days our lights shine bright and some days our lights can be dimmer, but we all have the light. We also are drawn ...
Celebrating the Holidays When You are Missing a Loved One with Maria Strange
December 08, 2023 08:36 - 30 minutes - 19.9 MBThe holidays are a time of celebration, relationships, and gathering, but what about when you are missing the presence of a loved one? Many circumstances can prevent us from getting together with the people we love during the holidays: death, military, serving missions, traveling, finances, scheduling, and the list goes on. With intention, a little planning, and some thought, you can still enjoy the holiday and make it memorable and special! In this week's podcast Maria Strange and I tal...
If It's Easy to Do, It's Easy to Not Do
December 01, 2023 08:10 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBMany things in our day-to-day lives are super easy to do, and therefore we put them off and convince ourselves we can do them later. If they are easy to do, then that means they are easy to not do. No one will even notice, right? No one will care? It's no big deal. We can tend to do this with cooking, cleaning, and laundry, but also with our relationships, with promptings and impressions. Is it us or is it the adversary? Who knows? But the bigger question is, does it matter? If there i...
Strengthen Relationships with Gratitude
November 17, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 17.2 MBRelationships can be tricky. They can have highs and lows and ebb and flow. Sometimes we can be full of love and then other times we can feel pretty frustrated, disconnected, and conflicted with our relationships. One of the ways we can strengthen them is with Gratitude! Gratitude can be just the thing to help us improve our relationships. In this podcast we will discuss how this happens! First, it shows that we care. That we see and notice the other person. Second, it brings attention to ...
Gratitude: Take the Medicine!
November 10, 2023 17:04 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWe’ve all probably been to the doctor to get some help with a sickness, illness, injury, or ailment, and he has written us a prescription. Some form of medication or treatment to help us feel better. Did you know gratitude can do the same!? President Russell M. Nelson said: Over my nine and a half decades of life, I have concluded that counting our blessings is far better than recounting our problems. No matter our situation, showing gratitude for our privileges is a fast-acting and l...
Getting Over the Halloween Hangover
November 03, 2023 06:20 - 13 minutes - 13.1 MBI'm a succor for all of the Halloween goodies and sweets! Actually, I'm a succor for any sweets! The day after Halloween can be rough sometimes. Not just because of a late night, but also because of the amount of excess sugar we may have eaten. Many teachers I talked to in the schools called this the "Halloween Hangover." This leads to tired and grumpy kids and teachers, or absent kids and teachers! What is this "Halloween Hangover?" Well, it is simply the aftereffects of too much sugar in ...
The Colors We See
October 27, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.9 MBOur vision, the way we perceive the world and how it operates, has been influenced by everything! It is influenced by our genetics, our upbringing and childhood experiences, our day-to-day experiences, all of it. Our brains and bodies are always scanning and taking in everything! I think of it like Superman with his x-ray vision. We are always scanning, learning, interpreting, and taking in information. When we are young, our brains are very moldable, or neuroplastic, As we age, our brai...
Magic Wands
October 20, 2023 15:03 - 14 minutes - 14 MBWith Halloween coming up the big question is what are you going to be?! What are you going to dress up as!? Ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards, so many options! Every costume has accessories. For some costumes we will have wigs, some will need face paint, and some have Magic Wands. Which costumes need magic wands? Witches and fairies were the first 2 that came to my mind. Wizards, sorcerers, and many types of characters have a magic wand as part of their attire and their identity. ...
You Are Chosen
October 13, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWe all want to be picked, to be chosen, and to be wanted. You can probably remember as a kid being in PE class and having a team captain choose teams. Were you first picked? Or were you last picked? I always cringe when I think of being the last picked and when I watch others be last picked as well. Every one of us has the internal desire to be seen, to be picked, and to be chosen. It is the desire to belong to the tribe. When we aren't picked, it feels unsafe and dangerous, and then we st...
When We Judge
October 06, 2023 06:02 - 13 minutes - 13.5 MBAll too often we think of judgment as a bad thing, but is it always? When we use judgment to criticize and condemn others, then yes. When we use it as a blanket statement to someone or someone's actions as if it is a final sentencing, then judgment only blocks connection and creates problems. But there is another kind of judgment, righteous or intermediate judgments, that are a necessary part of mortality and agency. Join in this week's podcast as we discuss judgment, their differences, a...
Other People's Spending
September 29, 2023 08:49 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBThere are two main things each and every one of us has to spend. Time and Money. Time: We all have exactly the same amount of time in a day 24 hours a day 7 days a week About 4 weeks a month And 12 months in a year. Those are given. Money on the other hand, everyone has different amounts of money. Some have an abundance of money and others live paycheck to paycheck Everyone also has their own perspective on money. One who lives paycheck to paycheck may be the most happy...
Weaknesses and Strengths
September 22, 2023 09:03 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBI’m sure if we were asked where you feel like you have areas that you struggle with or limitations, you could all make a grocery list of items. A few of mine: I get a little snappy and snarky when I am anxious. I am good at procrastinating and putting things off until the last minute. I don’t listen very well sometimes. I’m a bit of a control freak and like order and control. I love treats and overeat junk food sometimes. If you had to name 3 of your weaknesses, what would they ...
What Lasts?
September 15, 2023 06:56 - 14 minutes - 14 MBIn Rome and Florence, Jarred and I walked in and out of several different buildings and churches. We walked up and down the cobblestone streets lined with buildings. We saw buildings and structures and roadways that have been there for centuries! The Roman Forum, where goods were traded and sold like a street market or fair, was built before Christ's time. The Colosseum was finished in 80 AD. Over 2000 years! Almost back to Christ’s time on the earth! And many other buildings and struc...
Nesting
September 08, 2023 08:37 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBNesting is a phenomenon that some women will experience before the arrival of a new baby! They will clean, organize, prepare, and plan for the upcoming arrival of their new bundle of joy! It is also a way to cope with some stress and gain some control in our world that may be shifting. Although I am not pregnant, I have been nesting with the expected arrival of our son from his mission. Join this week's podcast as we go deeper into the nesting phenomonon and discuss reasons that you may be ...
Seeing Others
September 01, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MBAll too often when I am talking to someone or doing something, my mind is somewhere else. It is thinking of the next thing, thinking what to say, what to do, and more. Then, I'm off and running to that next thing. Last year I noticed Stockton would turn and wave every time I dropped him off at school. It was important to him that I see him before he walked in and waved back. I vowed to do better. I could give him a few more seconds before I went on with the rest of the day. If you d...
New School Year, New Beginnings, and Setting Yourself and Your Family up to Get What You Want
August 25, 2023 08:31 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIt's that time of year! When the school bell rings, kids are back, and we get back into routines and schedules! The beginning of a school year is a great time to reassess and can be a new beginning for many of us! In this episode, we talk about how to set ourselves up to get what we want during this new school year. How do we want this year to look? Is there something we want to have, do, or become? We will discuss 5 steps to do this. Begin with the end in mind. Create your day. Fuel ...
Your Dots Will Connect
August 18, 2023 07:24 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this week's podcast, we talk about 3 more "lessons" or "reminders" I had while in Italy. Michaelangelo, the great artist and sculptor had a fascinating life and after reading and learning about his story, it is very apparent he was guided, led, and put exactly in the right places to allow him to develop and share his talents. His dots are all connected. Ours are the same, we just don't see the whole story now, but they do connect! We also learned that the most memorable experiences we...
Lessons While Roaming in Rome
August 11, 2023 14:49 - 23 minutes - 22.4 MBMy husband and I had the opportunity to travel to Rome and Florence and it was amazing! But a lot of planning and prep goes into traveling! For today's podcast we will talk about lessons I learned while planning this trip but also while on the trip! We will discuss our brain's desire to have the entire puzzle put together and know all the answers in the beginning, but remind ourselves we don't have to do that! Just take one piece at a time! Other lessons we will discuss are to plan for the ...
Expand Your Circle
August 04, 2023 14:20 - 17 minutes - 16.9 MBAs an independent insurance agent, my husband Jarred and his business have the opportunity to work for many insurance companies. Some companies do incentives for the agencies that they are partnered with. Well, one of the companies does trips for an agent and a guest and it just so happened Jarred drew on the trip this year and we went to Italy! We had the opportunity to go to Rome and to Florence for 10 days! It was AWESOME! So much history, so many beautiful places and buildings, c...
Questions are the Answer
July 28, 2023 08:18 - 10 minutes - 10.7 MBMany times we will find ourselves in an environment with new people or people we are not familiar with. It is human nature to want to stick with our tribes, to be with the people who we know and feel comfortable with, so we will try to avoid the discomfort of meeting someone new and putting ourselves out there by getting on our phones! We will start to internalize how awkward the situation is, pick ourselves apart, and get all anxious! The solution to this is to ask questions! This will help...
Dare of the Day to Increase Confidence
July 21, 2023 14:31 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBDo you remember as kids playing Truth or Dare?! Or daring eachother to do silly or crazy things? Sometimes I will dare my own kids to do things. A dare creates a little bit of competition and fun and games. It pushes us outside of our comfort zones and causes us to try to do new or hard things. Sometimes, we need to dare ourselves! We don't always have someone giving us that challenge, so we can create that for ourselves! The reason for this....to increase confidence. When we dare ourselv...