Your Uncommon Life
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEncouraging words for busy days, tough seasons, and women who do it all. With a perspective rooted in faith and rounded out with years of working high pressure jobs to amateur fighting and now motherhood, I aim to encourage women to make intentional choices to focus their lives around what matters most to them. I explore topics like hope, vulnerability, identity, and habit formation. I'm on this journey, too, and together, we can figure out how to feel at peace and unburdened.
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E19: Create peace in chaos with easy routines
March 11, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBLife 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. Though we can’t always change our emotions, we can change some things around us. We can bring order out of chaos, develop healthy routines and habits, and utilize rest and reflection to recenter ourselves. In today’s episode: How to get your head ab...
E18: Where is the passion in your life? Pt 2
March 04, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBThis 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-sabotage, how to look for opportunities in unlikely places, and why validation is a tricky thing. In this episode: The intersection of passions, gifts, and opportunities Be flexible with how you find opportunities Overcoming the things that stop you...
E17: Where is the passion in your life? Pt 1
February 26, 2021 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBHave 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, and know why we want to pursue our passions. Furthermore, we need to consider if we could become passionate about the opportunities in front of us - where we are already at - before we pursue the next best thing. In today's episode: Work shouldn't...
E17: Where is the passion in your life?
February 26, 2021 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBHave 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, and know why we want to pursue our passions. Furthermore, we need to consider if we could become passionate about the opportunities in front of us - where we are already at - before we pursue the next best thing. In today's episode: Work shouldn't...
E16: Find comfort in the skin you're in
February 19, 2021 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThis 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 own skin for various reasons and the solution is deeper than just “loving your body.” It takes a mindset shift toward treating yourself well, instilling healthy habits, choosing positive self-talk, and allowing yourself to dress in clothes that make you ...
E15: Don't let your phone rule your life
February 11, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBDo 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 from our priorities. Today we will discuss how to break the screen addiction so we can bring focus back to what matters most to us. In today’s episode: Why phones are so disruptive Set boundaries with your phone Behavioral shifts to break the phone ...
E14: What is an uncommon life?
February 04, 2021 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBI 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 your purpose Living a purpose-driven life Make your time reflect your priorities Don’t look for validation The only expectations that matter are your own To read the transcript, please visit my website at www.youruncommonlife.com/blog/categorie...
E13: Think big, start small
January 28, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBEveryone - 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! The key is to start with small, achievable steps, so you can learn to manage failure well along your journey to your big dream. This is another “Lesson from a Corporate Life.” The other episodes in this series are episodes 2, 4, and 11. In today’s ...
E12: Turn the busy life into the simple life
January 21, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBAmericans 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 put an end to it and start living more intentionally? In this episode: American obsession with busyness We are busy but not always productive How I overcame my busyness Why simplicity is the solution Log your time - where does it go? How to b...
E11: Protect yourself and don't apologize - set clear work boundaries
January 14, 2021 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBWorking 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 corporate America, including several years in leadership positions, I have developed no-conflict tactics to set boundaries that maintain my sanity while still enabling me to be a good employee. This is part of a series called “Lessons from a corporate life....
E10: Joyful through infertility with Sammantha Stone
January 07, 2021 22:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBMeet 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. Even if you can't relate to her unique circumstances, I bet you can relate to her heart. I hope you're as encouraged by her story as I was! In today's episode: How she learned her husband had male factor infertility Shame and feeling alone Mental hea...
E09: How to build habits that last
December 31, 2020 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBOn 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 builder so you can succeed at any habit you choose. I’ll use my exercise experience as an example, but the principles apply to most other habits as well. In today’s episode: Resolutions are habits in disguise Bad habits got you to where you are Repla...
E08: Finding hope in the midst of a storm
December 24, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThe 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 this episode: The tragic story of Horatio and Anna Spafford Have hope that all storms pass and seasons end Give thanks for glimmers of light Look for lessons and opportunities Stop complaining To read this podcast transcript, please head to my...
E07: Content to live with less
December 17, 2020 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBIf 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 live abundantly because we never overstretch ourselves. In this episode: The crazy cost of living around here My philosophy on contentment How contentment ties into finances My childhood of frugality How my husband and I live below our means and...
E06: Reflect and Regret
December 10, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBA 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's important to process regret, too. Today we’ll talk about: Why people say they live with no regrets Why it’s important to accept regrets as a fact of life How to shed regret and shame Forgiving yourself Getting vulnerable To read this podcast...
E05: Partner like a mother
December 03, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBLearning 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 how to fortify your relationship now so you can give your children the best gift ever - a stable, peaceful home. In this episode: Why cultural expectations of fathers can be harmful How to show your child's parent the most appreciation How to nurtu...
E04: Say goodbye to overthinking
November 25, 2020 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBOverthinking 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 overthinking. We’ll discuss this, along with tools to make big decisions seem manageable. This is the first in a series of "Lessons from a corporate life," where I dive into values I learned from years at stressful jobs that can help in any situation. ...
E03: How to deepen relationships
November 19, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBHumans 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 the challenge. The more intentional we have to be, the more we open ourselves up to pain and rejection. How can you overcome this fear of rejection to become more vulnerable and increase your connection with others? Hello everyone! I am so excited to ...
E02: Who do you think you are?
November 12, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBWho 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 purpose. People feel fulfilled when their identity is correctly placed. But it takes time to discern your identity. Identity is usually not usually something people consciously choose, though you can. Usually your identity is a weird combination of things...
E01: Be your own friend and have grace for a busy season
November 12, 2020 03:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBThis 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 relieve pressure and anxiety. This concept of being your own friend is foundational to everything else I’m going to say. I didn’t figure this out on my own. I spent years beating myself up - I wasn’t thin enough, strong enough, popular enough, I coul...
E00: Welcome to the show!
November 11, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.29 MBThis 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 reduced my stress most in this life are those that are unconventional. Although I have more than 10 years working in corporate America, I’m a stay at home mom now. I’ve walked away from six figure salaries more than once and have chosen to live well b...