Very Best You
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWe can have it all, but there are some seasons of life where the overwhelm and frustration can just be too much to manage and will keep you from being the best version of yourself. Join Kim Montoya each week as she shares tips and tricks for developing habits to keep you on track and maintaining perspective for enjoying life. If you know life can be better, but don’t know how to get there or just need a reminder that you’re not alone, this show is for you.
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EPISODE 18: Bingeing positive inputs
November 01, 2021 15:16 - 98.7 KBOur consumption is not limited to the foods we eat - it's also the books we read, conversations we have and ideas we adopt from what we allow into our minds. The best way to maintain a positive outlook is to focus on positive inputs and plenty of them. Consume content that is inspirational, aspirational and empowering. Strive to expand your mind with different points of view and new ideas. Ruthlessly unfollow anything that doesn't make you feel good.
EPISODE 17: Tomorrow is not guaranteed
October 25, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn some seasons we hustle and grind and think "if I can just get past this deadline/month/project things will get better" and then we rinse and repeat. History tells us that this thought pattern is not sustainable and we can see together a few simple ways to avoid the madness of the grind. Remembering that time is not a promise and our days are numbered is the best way to care for ourselves and others in the most nourishing and generous way.
EPISODE 16: Focus on the Good
October 21, 2021 00:15 - 7 minutes - 5.54 MBA midweek pep talk as a reminder that when you focus on the good the good gets better. We know that we can't do it all, be it all, achieve it all . . . but there is still so much good to be seen in the world even on the hardest days. This quick pep talk is a reminder that seeing the good in the world starts with seeing the good in ourselves.
EPISODE 15: Discipline Beats Motivation
October 04, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBOur engines have been revving so high for so long and we are exhausted. The term for this overwhelm is resilience fatigue. This episode breaks down resilience fatigue and shares tactical tips on how to apply small disciplines instead of repeatedly searching for motivation. The top areas of your life to apply discipline to include: Sleep Movement Nourishment Gratitude Loving Boundaries Products mentioned in this episode: Bluetooth Eye Mask
EPISODE 14: Finish Strong with Last 90 Days
September 27, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 19.7 MBLife changed completely for me after participating in the Last 90 Days Challenge five years ago and it is the absolute best way to close out the last quarter of the year. The process is simple and straightforward and the benefits are long lasting. 1. WAKE an hour earlier than usual 2. Practice GRATITUDE 3. MOVE your body for half an hour each day 4. HYDRATE by drinking half your body weight in ounces of water 5. RELEASE one thing that is not contributing to your healthiest self. ...
EPISODE 13: Why You Need An Away Day
September 20, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 10.4 MBAn away day is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a day AWAY from your usual space and responsibilities. The most important part of the equation is that you take away all of the sameness of your space, your routine and the things that are dragging you down. It is intended to help you gain clarity and infuse some new energy into your life. Get practical tips on where to go, what to do and how to level up in life.
EPISODE 12: How the hardest seasons can make you better
September 13, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this week's episode you hear super personal details on why Very Best You exists and why I am so hungry to help you overcome a lifestyle that manages you. This message is for you if you are: in a season of merciless hustle need to know why your purpose matters frustrated by how hard it all seems living a life that you aren't thrilled with
EPISODE 10: How to Reset after a Setback
June 07, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 22.3 MBThere are hard seasons of life and you are not sure where to begin to get back on track. This episode shares some simple tips for how to reset after a quick setback or a whole season of struggle. REST Take the time you need to prepare your mind and heart to start fresh. REMIND Remind yourself who you are and what you want. RALLY Go back to the basics of the habits and rituals that serve you when you are operating as your highest self. RISE Embrace consistency and continue d...
EPISODE 11: The Value of Adult Friendships
June 07, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 17.5 MBMaking friends as an adult is not easy, but it is one of the most important investments you can make as you grow and flourish in life. The older you get the harder it is to maintain friendships and it's even harder to attract new friends without the right mindset and intentions. This episode shares simple, practical tips on identifying the right kind of friends for your specific stage of life and how to effectively maintain and nourish those relationships for everyone's benefit.
EPISODE 11 - The Value of Adult Friendships
June 07, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 17.5 MBMaking friends as an adult is not easy, but it is one of the most important investments you can make as you grow and flourish in life. The older you get the harder it is to maintain friendships and it's even harder to attract new friends without the right mindset and intentions. This episode shares simple, practical tips on identifying the right kind of friends for your specific stage of life and how to effectively maintain and nourish those relationships for everyone's benefit.
EPISODE 9: Self Love for Skeptics
May 24, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 21.4 MBA close look at the far reaching value of self love and the untruth of the idea that self love is selfish or or an indication of a moral flaw. We discuss the difference in physical, emotional and consumer self care and the importance of it all for ambitious women who are focused on serving others. Resources mentioned in this episode: Heart Boss by Regan Walsh Self-Care Society
EPISODE 8: Learning to ask for help
May 17, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.83 MBThis unedited, real-time episode is an honest reflection of the blessings that are always found in humbling yourself and being honest about what you need from others.
EPISODE 7: How to expand your network
May 10, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 20.3 MBIf you're the average of the five people you spend the most time with - are you spending time with the right people? This episode shares six tips for how to raise your average by expanding your network with other generous and ambitious women who can enrich your life in every area. Connect with connectors Talk to strangers Be a giver of value Join a community Know who you want to be friends with Reach out regularly Resources shared in this episode: Untamed, Glennon Doyle Que...
EPISODE 6: In Honor of Women
May 03, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 18.3 MBThis episode is in honor of Mother’s Day, but is intended for all women regardless of their biological status as a Mother. We discuss the value of women as the leaders of our generation and the generations to come and how much we have to offer because of our inherent compassion combined with our ambition. There’s real talk about the inequities we experience when we chase professional dreams and feel like we’re leaving our loved ones behind and how we deserve to treat ourselves better no ma...
EPISODE 5: How consistency pays off for future you
April 26, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 20.5 MBWhen we’re consistent, it means we’re doing what’s required now to achieve a better outcome in the future. When we know the reasons why consistency is an important habit to have, we can take steps to develop it. This is true about everything, really. But knowing how important consistency is to our long term success really can drive this behavior. We can achieve great things if we’re consistently making smart decisions and taking the right actions. That doesn’t mean that we won’t make m...
EPISODE 4: The Wisdom of Dogs
April 19, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 11.2 MB“Dogs are my favorite role models. I want to work like a dog, doing what I was born to do with joy and purpose. I want to play like a dog, with total, jolly abandon. I want to love like a dog, with unabashed devotion and complete lack of concern about what people do for a living, how much money they have, or how much they weigh. The fact that we still live with dogs, even when we don't have to herd or hunt our dinner, gives me hope for humans and canines alike.” ~ Oprah The quote was share...
Leadership and living well
April 12, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 15.8 MBLeadership is not just a title, it's a posture and a behavior. Every leader started with ideas and dreams and very basic habits and rose to great heights. Great leaders are not supernatural and they are not different than you. They simply recognize their abilities and believe in themselves. For some reason women struggle to identify as leaders and we are leaving lots of positive influence on the table by not owning our roles. The very best version of you is constantly considering how you c...
EPISODE 3: Leadership and living well
April 12, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 15.8 MBLeadership is not just a title, it's a posture and a behavior. Every leader started with ideas and dreams and very basic habits and rose to great heights. Great leaders are not supernatural and they are not different than you. They simply recognize their abilities and believe in themselves. For some reason women struggle to identify as leaders and we are leaving lots of positive influence on the table by not owning our roles. The very best version of you is constantly considering how you c...
EPISODE 2: The Importance of Gratitude
April 05, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 13.6 MBIn a world where we are constantly seeing bigger, better, filtered beauty it's easy to forget that we have so much to be thankful for. We can be thankful for what we have RIGHT NOW while we're working for what we want. This episode taps into the simple practice of gratitude as a mood booster, personal development tool and accelerator of excellence on even the worst days. The guidelines for adding this practice to your life are: 1. Make it a habit. I have used all of these gratitude jou...
EPISODE 1: Start Small
March 29, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 11.4 MBSometimes starting small is the only way to make any progress towards our dreams and goals. We don't have to have all of the answers , but we have to be courageous enough to start where we are, with what we have in front of us right now. There will always be a million reasons not to start, but we can overcome it all by starting now and learning how to get better along the way. PROGRESS BREEDS PRIDE. Every time we do a hard thing or a simple thing we are proving to ourselves that we are cap...
Welcome to Very Best You
December 09, 2020 00:20 - 4 minutes - 6.38 MBWe can have it all, but there are some seasons of life where the overwhelm and frustration can just be too much to manage and will keep you from being the best version of yourself. Join Kim Montoya each week as she shares tips and tricks for developing habits to keep you on track and maintaining perspective for enjoying life. If you know life can be better, but don’t know how to get there or just need a reminder that you’re not alone, this show is for you.
EPISODE 1: Welcome to Very Best You
December 09, 2020 00:20 - 4 minutes - 6.38 MBWe can have it all, but there are some seasons of life where the overwhelm and frustration can just be too much to manage and will keep you from being the best version of yourself. Join Kim Montoya each week as she shares tips and tricks for developing habits to keep you on track and maintaining perspective for enjoying life. If you know life can be better, but don’t know how to get there or just need a reminder that you’re not alone, this show is for you.