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Redesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeYou're not stuck in a rut, you just need a nudge out of your comfort zone!Today's podcast is a pep talk all about getting out of your comfort zone (without turning your whole life upside down). Whether you’re feeling stuck in a rut, bored, or just itching for something new, this episode is for you!I talk about:The travel dreams my husband and I are scheming about that's definitely putting us outside our comfort zoneHow someone I coached challenged herself to pursue her dreams of voice acting (and already landed a few gigs!)Why imagining something new already starts to change youRe...2025-05-0809 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeWhat if your path needs to be a little weird?Many of us believe life is supposed to be linear. And it feels like we're doing something wrong when it's not. We’re given this idea from a young age that things should unfold in a particular order. And if we deviate from that, we’d better have a really good explanation ready.For some people having a defined path is reassuring, but for others, the idea of linearity can be incredibly limiting. This can lead people to take on roles or stay way too long in situations just because of how it might look if they left...2025-05-0107 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeLow Power Mode (For Humans!)Today I’m sharing a helpful analogy for anyone who struggles to rest. If you’re the kind of person who keeps going until you’re wiped out, or believes you can’t take a break until the to-do list is done…this episode is for you.I’m introducing the idea of Low Power Mode—not just for your phone, but for you. Because sometimes, you're not at full capacity and that's okay. And instead of pushing through or fantasizing about quitting everything and moving to the beach, there’s a middle ground.In this episode...2025-04-2409 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeWhat If You Measured Your Time by How You Felt—Not What You Got Done? (Try an Emotional Audit)What if productivity wasn't really a great measure of how you're actually feeling? In today's episode I reflect on a recent workshop I attended where we looked at the quarter based on how we felt, not what we got done. I talk about:Why task-based reviews leave out the most important information: how you feltHow to conduct your own emotional auditWhy daily emotional check-ins matterP.S. If the idea of doing an emotional audit in a cozy group setting sounds like your thing, let me know! I’ve bee...2025-04-1709 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeRedesigning Your Life After LossToday we’re talking about being in the in-between spaces—those liminal moments when you’re navigating a big life transition. This topic is deeply personal for me right now, and I wanted to share a story that’s still unfolding in real time.Last week, we had to say goodbye to our sweet dog Arya. She had a heart condition, and while we knew our time with her was limited, it still hit us hard. And with her passing came something entirely unexpected: a lot of time freedom. That strange combination—grief and freedom—has me reflecting o...2025-04-1009 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeWhy Visualizing Your Future is Hard and What to Do About ItEver feel stuck when trying to imagine your future? You’re not alone. Conventional wisdom says that to redesign your life, you need to visualize it first. But what if future thinking feels impossible—or just really uncomfortable?Here’s the thing: our brains are naturally wired to project ahead, whether we’re imagining exciting possibilities or catastrophizing about everything that could go wrong. But if you find yourself blocked—especially when it comes to picturing a positive future—there’s a reason for that. And today, we’re diving into why this happens and what you can do about it...2025-03-2712 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeHow to Change the Way You Experience TimeHave you ever stopped to think about your relationship with time? Today, I’m sharing something I haven’t really talked about on the podcast before—how I personally experience time and why it feels different from the traditional, rigid way we’re taught to structure our days.My hope is that this episode sparks some reflection for you because here’s what I know: If you want to redesign your life, you’ll likely need to rethink how you use your time.Consider this episode a conversation starter—something for us to explore together. If this resona...2025-03-2011 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeOn a Break Until March 13thI just wanted to drop in and let you know that the podcast will be on a short break. But don’t worry - I’ll be back on Thursday, March 13th with something exciting!I’m rebranding the podcast. So there will be a new name and new artwork, but you can still expect the same core themes I've been talking about on the show. It’s a little refresh I've been thinking about for a while and now's the time. So if in a few weeks you see a podcast in your feed and think...2025-02-1901 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeHow to Make Risk Feel Safer Using the Peltzman EffectEver feel like something is too risky, even when you’ve taken all the right precautions? Or maybe you hesitate to take a leap because it still feels uncertain? Today, we’re diving into the Peltzman Effect, a concept that explains how our perception of risk changes when safety measures are in place—and how we can actually use this to our advantage.Ready to take more risks but need support?As a life coach, I help people like you uncover what’s holding them back and start creating a life and work they...2025-02-1210 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeFeeling Aligned with Your WorkHave you ever had a job that should feel amazing, but something still feels off? Maybe it checks all the right boxes, yet deep down, you’re unfulfilled. In this episode, we’re exploring why some jobs look great on paper but don’t align with who we are.I’ll share a client’s story about transitioning to a job that seemed perfect but left her feeling disconnected and how she uncovered what was missing. I also talk about why gratitude can’t override misalignment, the fears that keep us from speaking up, and how you can start id...2025-02-0506 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeMaybe You Never Learned to DreamToday’s episode is all about dreaming big, and why it can be so challenging for some people to imagine a different way of living or working.For many of the women I coach, dreaming outside the framework they’ve followed for years can feel foreign. If you’ve spent most of your life checking boxes and following a well-laid-out path, the question, “What do I really want?” might not come naturally.But this doesn't mean that you lack creativity and are unable to dream. I truly think that dreaming big is a skill, and like any s...2025-01-2908 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeBecoming a Published Writer at 50: A Conversation with My Husband, Josh JonesThis week on the Courageously Unconventional podcast, I'm joined by my husband, Josh Jones. Josh and I talk about following his dream of becoming a writer, and getting his first story published at age 50. You can find his story, Not the Superstitious Sort in Four Corners Voices: Stories, Poetry, EssaysEnjoy this conversation with Josh! Connect with Josh Jones:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheesecloakWebsite: https://joshjones.pro/Mentioned in the Episode:Four Corners Writers: https://rocksprings.my.canva.site/fourcornerswritersFour Corners Voices: Stories, Poetry, Essays, av...2025-01-2230 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeIf You're Choosing This, How Can You Make it Better?What do you do when you’re faced with something in your life that feels overwhelming, painful, or downright miserable?In this episode I share a recent experience with a client navigating a tough situation, and how we moved from frustration to a place of empowerment and creativity. Reflection Questions from the Episode:What’s one challenging or miserable thing in your life that you’re choosing to keep?How might you tweak it to make it better, easier, or even enjoyable?What’s one small change you could make this week to start...2025-01-1507 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeHow Are You Feeling?So, my friend, how are you feeling right now?Whatever it is - good, bad, or somewhere in between - just take a moment to notice. No judgment. No rush to fix it. Just an honest check-in.Because when you slow down to truly listen, you’re not just noticing how you feel - you’re building a relationship with yourself moving forward.Connect with Lynn Grogan: If you’re curious about coaching and want to experience it for yourself, sign up for a free 1:1 private coaching session with me at http...2025-01-0805 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeWhat Are You Anticipating for the New Year?Happy New Year! This week we’re diving into a question from one of my clients:"Is it possible to feel the Sunday Scaries in regards to an entire year?"And I think the answer is yes, especially if you're anticipating change in the future. But you don’t have to stay stuck there.Here are some ways to check in with yourself:Acknowledge how you’re feeling.Give it a story.Ask if it makes sense and if it’s helpful.Create space for yourself to feel those emotions with compassion.You’ve...2025-01-0106 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeIf Not Now, When?As we close out 2024, I want to share a powerful question that actress Jamie Lee Curtis lives by: "If not now, when?"This question holds so much wisdom for all of us. It can lead us to monumental changes, or show up in the smaller, everyday moments that shape our lives.Commit right now to making 2025 the year you go for it…even if you don’t feel ready.Because here’s the truth: You might never feel fully ready. But you can start anyway.Mentioned in the Episode:If N...2024-12-2507 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeWhat's Your Cue? Spotting the Signs of Stress in Your LifeWhat's your cue that something's going on for you? For some people it's emotional eating, working excessive hours, or letting clutter pile up around the house. Whatever it may be for you, knowing your indicators for stress can help you pause to reflect on what might really be going on for you. And from there you can get the help you need. Connect with Lynn Grogan: If you’re curious about coaching and want to experience it for yourself, sign up for a free 1:1 private coaching session with me at https...2024-12-1809 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeClose the Loops: Simple Actions to Ease OverwhelmIn this episode, I share a simple yet powerful suggestion I recently gave to one of my clients who was feeling stressed: close the loops you can. When life feels overwhelming, it’s not always about finding a huge, life-changing solution. Instead, it’s about identifying those small, lingering tasks that are within your control, and taking action on them.We’ll explore:How “open loops” can amplify stress.How closing even one or two loops can free up mental space.Practical examples of what this could look like in your life, from deciding on a gift to de...2024-12-1105 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeWhat If This Was an Invitation, Not a Threat?Today, I want to share a mindset shift that has been incredibly impactful for both me and my coaching clients: What if this was an invitation and not a threat?Inspired by insights from Martha Beck's The Way of Integrity, I’ll share how this mindset shift can help you open up in areas where you may be shutting down.When we can reframe threats as invitations, we create space to question if those things are really threats in the first place. And from that point of view, we can grow and align more fully wi...2024-12-0409 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeA Question to Help You Through the HolidaysI hope you're all doing well! I'm doing a short episode this week because I'm officially on vacation. Wherever you are and whether or not you're in the midst of holidays, I want to leave you with a question this week that you can absolutely journal on. I actually find this question helpful to ask in the moment, especially when I'm feeling a little stressed or overwhelmed or irritated.Besides my thoughts, is everything okay? I think I got this question from the author James Clear, and I absolutely love it. More often than not, w...2024-11-2703 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeLessons Learned from Being Alone When my husband goes out of town, I have a little tradition: I pick a show we wouldn’t normally watch together and plow through an entire season. This time, I chose the show Alone. I ended up loving it so much that I knew I had to bring it into today’s podcast episode.If you’re not familiar, Alone is a wilderness survival show where contestants are dropped into extreme conditions to see how long they can last. As I watched, my coach brain kicked in (as it always does!), and I started thinking: How does th...2024-11-2017 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeChanging Your Mind is a Sign of Growth, Not FlakinessBeing able to make decisions and giving yourself permission to change your mind is essential if you want to transform your life. Without making intentional choices, you’ll often find yourself stuck in a cycle, experiencing the same things over and over again.If you’re happy with your life as it is, that’s amazing! But if something feels off, staying on autopilot can lead to years of feeling unfulfilled. True momentum comes when you take responsibility for your choices and decide to act.If you’re grappling with a decision that feels impossible to rever...2024-11-1310 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeThe Death Wobble or Staying Grounded in Uncertain TimesOn today's episode I talk about those moments in life when everything feels shaky and uncertain—like you’re just holding on, waiting for the dust to settle. We’ve all been there. Maybe you’re in it right now, stuck in that strange space where the future is a big question mark and our minds spin with all the “what ifs.”We’ve all been there, and while we can’t control everything, we can take small steps to ground ourselves, even in times of uncertainty. Whatever you’re facing, remember that you have options, even if they’re small o...2024-11-0611 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeThe Power of Pausing: Dr. Mia Woodward's Sabbatical InsightsThis week on the Courageously Unconventional podcast, I’m excited to introduce my coaching client, Dr. Mia Woodward.Mia Woodward M.D. MSc is a tenured clinician-scientist and certified life coach, a graduate of Yale College and Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, she integrates her foundation in medicine with her deep passion for clinical behavior change research. She loves investigating perspectives and outcomes. She has published over 130 peer-reviewed manuscripts. In coaching spaces, she works with wellness centers and life coaches to evaluate their programs. You can learn more about her work in research for wellness and co...2024-10-3046 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeIf You're in a Funk, This Can HelpFor today's podcast, I want to share something I wrote a few years ago. It’s a bit different from my usual episodes, but it feels fitting right now.As the seasons shift from fall to winter, many of us may start to feel a little off, or even stuck, in a seasonal funk. In this episode, I explore how you can approach these feelings with curiosity and self-compassion, reminding you that sometimes, emotions are simply sensations in our bodies—not a sign that something has gone terribly wrong.Connect with Lynn Grogan: If...2024-10-2307 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeReframing Purpose and Finding Meaning in Your Day-to-Day LifeLately, I’ve been thinking a lot about having a purpose. Like what’s the point of it all? I think this is a pretty common question to ask yourself—especially when you’ve reached a point in life where you’ve checked off many of those big, cultural milestones that are supposed to define “success.” Maybe you’ve built a career, started a family, or bought a home, and now you’ve settled into your routines. You pretty much know how most days will go from here on out. So it seems like you should feel fulfilled at this p...2024-10-1610 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeThe Emotional Cycle of ChangeIn today’s episode, I’m talking about a framework called the Emotional Cycle of Change developed by psychologists Don Kelley and Daryl Connor. It explains the emotional journey we undergo when we voluntarily decide to change our lives. If you’re anything like me, you’ve likely experienced a roller coaster of emotions when tackling a challenging goal or trying to shift a habit. However, Kelley and Conner assure us that this experience isn’t as chaotic as it may seem. The emotions we encounter are actually quite predictable and normal. By understanding the cycles of ch...2024-10-0909 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeFinding Joy and Focus in a Screen-Filled World: Digital Well-Being with Dr. Annie MargaretThis week, I’m excited to have Annie Margaret, PhD, on the podcast! Annie Margaret, PhD, is a dynamic educator, leader, and public speaker serving as Executive Director of the Post-Internet Project and teaching faculty at the ATLAS Institute, University of Colorado Boulder. With a focus on neuroscience and evidence-based approaches, she helps individuals and teams learn to regulate their nervous systems and manage their relationships with technology. Through her teaching and coaching, she addresses social media dependency, attentional focus, and alignment with personal values, fostering a sense of joy, meaning, and purpose in today’s digital world...2024-10-0258 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeThe Power of Immediate ActionToday, we’re diving into a topic that I’ve been working on with my clients lately: the power of immediate action. A lot of times, we have these big ideas or plans for self-improvement. We think, "Oh, yeah, I’ll do that... later." We picture our future selves being more relaxed, more organized, more productive, but it’s always later, right? It’s always after we find more time or the perfect opportunity. And what I’ve noticed is that later often never comes.Today, I'm going to help you turn that around. Instead of waiting fo...2024-09-2509 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeDeepening Your FriendshipsLast week, I did a podcast episode called Putting Yourself Out There to Make New Friends. I got a follow-up question from one of my listeners, asking how to prioritize deepening the connections once you've made them. I think this is such a great question because, for most of us, having deep and meaningful relationships is one of the most important things in life. In Bronnie Ware's list of the Top 5 Regrets of the Dying, one of the regrets is: "I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends."I decided to reach out t...2024-09-1813 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimePutting Yourself Out There to Make New FriendsA few months ago, I did a podcast episode with Dr. Em Wong called How to Live Vibrantly to 100. In that episode, we talked about the importance of social ties and friendships as we age. Building and maintaining connections is one of the key factors for healthy aging.But let’s be honest, making friends and staying connected can be a challenge for many people, myself included.My husband and I had a hard time making friends during our first years on the road, which put a lot of pressure on our relationship, as we we...2024-09-1113 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeThe 3-Minute Shift to Make Decisions More QuicklyLearning to make decisions quickly and confidently is essential for making the best use of our time. But for many of us, that's easier said than done.In today's episode I explore decision-making concepts from a book called Time Warrior by Steve Chandler. I share my own experience applying Chandler’s ideas, including how I tackled a big decision that’s been weighing on my mind.Whether you’ve always thought of yourself as a procrastinator or someone who struggles with making decisions, this episode will give you practical tools and the mindset shift you need t...2024-09-0413 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeFeeling Overwhelmed by Change? Here are 5 Tips for Navigating ItChange is an inevitable part of life, but navigating it can be challenging. In this episode, I share five tips to help you manage and embrace change.Acknowledge that a lot IS going on in your life. When you're making big changes—like moving or switching jobs—things are far from routine. It's natural for our brains and bodies to sound the alarm when faced with uncertainty since they’re wired to keep us safe, and major lifestyle shifts don’t fit neatly into that safe zone.Separate the facts from your thoughts. By d...2024-08-2814 minRedesign Your Life - One Imperfect Step at a TimeCreating a Life of Travel, Freedom, and Intentionality with Heather DelaneyThis week on the Courageously Unconventional podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by my friend, Heather Delaney! From the moment we met, Heather and I connected over our shared love for travel and nomadic living. If her name sounds familiar, it might be because you’ve heard her mentioned in my recent podcast conversation with her husband, David Delaney.Today, Heather shares her own unique perspective on unconventional living. We dive into:The power of intentionality and prioritizing experiences over possessionsHow Heather creatively manages to travel the world on a small budgetWhat led Heather and Davi...2024-08-2142 min