It’s summertime which means swimsuit season. I’ll be honest, I’ve gained weight since last summer. Typically, that would have brought me a lot of shame. BUT this year I’m not letting that hold me back from fully enjoying and embracing this summer season. If you want to have body confidence regardless of how your body changes, let’s chat about it.
Read MoreOn today’s episode, I’m sharing a realization I had the other day while reflecting on my life. I feel like my life is a series of relearning the same lessons over and over again and sometimes there are moments in my life that remind me what I need to keep in mind. I’ll chat about the concept of the arrival fallacy and learning how to dream big and have big goals, without losing sight of the fact that you might be currently living a life you one day dreamt of.
Read MoreIn this episode, we’ll chat about:
The power of healing yourself to heal others
How even when things are going well in your life - happy marriage, healthy kids, etc - that doesn’t mean you aren’t still struggling with your mental health
The real trouble starts when you hide it and don’t talk about it because of shame - shame that you aren’t “tough” or shame because your life is good and you feel bad that you’re struggling
Trying to break the mold of perfectionism in order to be a more realistic example for the next generation
How to help someone else that isn’t yet bought in about taking care of their mental health
In this episode, I want to talk to you about what I'm calling my quest for joy. Maybe you, too, are on your own quest for joy, so let’s dive in.
Read MoreIn this episode I’m bringing you the incredible Ashley Machado. Ashley grew up in the dairy industry and is now a wife to a calf rancher and almond farmer in California. She has her B.A in Human Development, and Masters in Social Work with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health. Ashley is rethinking the way we support Mental Health in the ag industry and specializes in breaking down big ideas and deep feelings into simple and actionable strategies for ag families and businesses alike. Her goal is for everyone in the ag industry and rural America to have the tools they need in their mental health toolbox to live life fully by talking about things like anxiety, self-growth, relationships, and communication.
Read MoreAs I recorded this episode, I was preparing for a two-week road trip; manifesting a dream I've had on my heart for a very long time. Today, I want to talk about finally taking a chance on yourself. Finally taking a moment to start living your life. And betting on yourself and chasing those wild and crazy dreams that you have on your heart.
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