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Good Movement Draws Good Movement102. Stop Carrying Everyone Else’s Healing: Do the Work for You FirstIn today’s episode, I’m talking about why you need to stop carrying everyone else’s healing and do the work for you first. I personally had to learn the hard way that you can’t step into doing the inner work and healing for other people. If you try, it’s not going to unfold the way you hoped!You’re not meant to carry everyone else’s healing on your back. As you’re working through your own “stuff”, you become a steady presence for those around you. It shows others what’s possible, and gives them permiss...
2025-09-3010 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement101. One Intentional Breath: My First Step Toward Emotional HealingIn today’s episode, I’m talking about one intentional breath and why it was MY first step toward emotional healing. Back in October 2020, life felt like pure chaos. The ranch workload was heavier than ever, and I didn’t realize the toll it was taking on me until things finally slowed down. That’s when the anxiety, chest tightness, and overwhelm hit HARD. Out of desperation, I tried one deep, intentional breath (a big inhale and a long, slow exhale), and to my surprise, the tension began to release! That tiny act showed me I could ac...
2025-09-2316 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement100. It’s the 100th Episode!! A Ranch Q&A and Real Talk with TomIn today’s episode, we’re celebrating the 100th episode with a ranch Q&A and real talk with Tom and me (yep, Tom had to be here for episode 100)! We’re keeping things fun and laid-back for this one. You’ll hear us dive into questions about Tom and his emotions, how we try to help OUR kids navigate their feelings, lessons we’re still learning about communication and grace, our favorite parts of ranching, and more.Since this is the 100th episode, I’m also doing a special giveaway to celebrate (make sure to listen unt...
2025-09-1637 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement99. Ignoring It Isn’t the Answer—for Yourself or OthersIn today's episode, I'm talking about validation, and why ignoring it isn't the answer - for yourself OR others. I was reminded of this lesson again in our own barnyard with one of our cows. When I shifted my approach and started acknowledging her nervousness instead of ignoring her (which made things worse), I could almost feel her settle.It's the same with people. We don't have to fully understand what someone's going through to validate them, and pushing down our own feelings doesn't make them disappear. When we acknowledge emotions—whether it's in a cow, a lov...
2025-09-0911 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement98. Every Emotion Has a Purpose: Hurt or Heal, the Choice Is in the ResponseIn today's episode, I'm talking about why every emotion has a purpose, and the choice is in the response. Emotions are signals. Whether it's anger, fear, sadness, or joy, these emotions are alerting us to something.If we choose to ignore them, we miss what they're trying to tell us. Remember - every emotion has a purpose, friend. When we learn to work with them, they truly can become some of our greatest guides!If you need more help with learning to work WITH your emotions (instead of against them), I would be honored to...
2025-09-0208 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement97. Cows, Kids, and Communication Gaps with TomIn today’s episode, Tom is back on the podcast, and we’re diving into all things cows, kids, and communication gaps. Earlier this week, Tom set out to move cattle with the kids while I stayed in for a workday. What was supposed to be a simple “fun” project quickly turned into a bit of a rodeo!The heart of this episode is communication and perspective. What seems clear to one person may feel COMPLETELY different to another! When we don’t pause to check for understanding, things can spiral quickly. In the end, this story...
2025-08-2627 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement96. Manure to Meaning—Acknowledging the Crap Is the First StepIn today's episode, I'm diving into the concept of "manure to meaning" and why acknowledging the crap is the first step. The thing is, you can't turn crap into fertilizer right away. You have to admit it's manure FIRST, then compost it, sit with it, turn it over, and give it time to break down. Otherwise, it won't turn into anything that will be useful! If you're ready to start turning your own pile into something good, I'd be honored to sit with you in it. You can schedule a consult call for 1:1 Good Movement Gu...
2025-08-1909 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement95. “Do I Really Need This Right Now?” — On Waiting for a Crisis to Seek HelpIn today's episode, I'm diving into why you may be waiting for a crisis to seek help. The truth is, we don't HAVE to wait until everything feels like it's falling apart or completely on fire to reach out for support.Inner work isn't just for the breaking points. It's the fence check before the cows ever enter the pasture. It's choosing to tend to your emotional and mental health before the (you know what) hits the fan.When life does knock you down, you'll have the tools and capacity to move through it with...
2025-08-1213 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement94. I Thought I Didn’t Get Angry… Turns Out I Was Just Really Good at Stuffing It DownIn today's episode, I'm diving into why I thought I didn't get angry, but actually, I was just really good at shoving it down. If you grew up in rural spaces where stoicism and toughness are celebrated, you've probably been taught to think that anger isn't safe.Ultimately, anger isn't the enemy - it's often just the messenger. Let's stop shoving anger down and start listening to it with curiosity and care!In this episode, I cover:How emotion is our first language + why anger is often the first one we learn to silenceThe d...
2025-08-0512 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement93. Family Dynamics and Emotional Healing with Paige DulaneyI'm excited to welcome my friend and Good Movement Collective member, Paige Dulaney, to the podcast today!In today's episode, we're diving deeper into family dynamics and emotional healing. Through some major life changes and unexpected challenges, Paige has found herself reevaluating who she was, what she needed, and how to reclaim her voice.Healing (especially emotional healing) is slow and unglamorous work, but it's absolutely worth it for yourself and your loved ones.In this episode, we cover:What led Paige to join the Good Movement Collective in a season of d...
2025-07-2931 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement92. Doing the Work for You: Matt Gasseling on Healing, Fatherhood, and Finding Self-WorthIn today's episode, Matt Gasseling and I are discussing healing, fatherhood, and finding self-worth. Doing the work for you can be difficult. It's not easy to prioritize yourself and work on your own stuff, especially when the world has taught you to push it all down and go it alone. Matt shares what's helped him on this journey, from quieting his inner critic and learning to pause when necessary, to leaning into curiosity and letting go of the need for perfection. This episode is an honest look at what healing really looks like, and why doing the wo...
2025-07-2229 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement91. Both-And: An Exercise for Holding the Crappy and the HappyIn today's episode, I'm sharing an exercise for holding the crappy and the happy, because life is often BOTH. It's called the "fart and the flower" exercise! It's such a great way to name the hard and the good, all in one breath. This practice is all about emotional honesty and balance. It's a way to remind yourself that you're allowed to feel both the crappy and the happy (simple acknowledgement and awareness is key here), and that naming the hard doesn't cancel out the good. I'd love to hear how you incorporate this into YO...
2025-07-1514 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement90. “I’m Just Complaining” & Other Things We Say to Downplay What We FeelIn today's episode, I'm talking about the phrase "I'm just complaining" and other things we say to downplay what we feel. We've been conditioned to downplay our emotions, especially in rural life and agricultural spaces, where strength is often measured by how much you can "grit and bear." Vulnerability gets squashed by shame. It's time we flip the script and stop minimizing what we're feeling. Your feelings MATTER - they're not a burden or a weakness. If you need space to unpack something heavy, I've recently opened up one-time, 1:1 guidance calls. I've been there, and I know how...
2025-07-0811 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement89. Mental Health First Aid Should Be as Common as First Aid and CPR (Especially in Rural Life)In today's episode, keynote speaker and mindset coach Calli Thorne and I are discussing why mental health first aid should be as common as first aid and CPR - especially in rural life. Calli offers a real look into what this training involves, why it matters, and how it can genuinely change lives. If you've ever felt like you're running on empty or wondered how to better support someone who's struggling, I hope our conversation reminds you that you CAN make a difference - it just starts with knowing how!In this episode, we cover:...
2025-07-0134 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement88. You Don’t Need Their Apology to HealIn today's episode, I'm talking about why you don't need their apology to heal. We crave the apology so deeply because we're HUMAN. We're wired for connection and closure as humans; our hearts want to be seen, known, and heard. When we believe that healing is only possible after someone else makes it right, we unknowingly tie our freedom to someone else's readiness or willingness to take responsibility.It IS possible to let go of this weight that was never yours to carry in the first place. If you need more support on your journey, I...
2025-06-2408 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement87. Not All ‘Sorrys’ Are Equal - What Apologies Are and What They're NotIn today's episode, I'm talking about what apologies are and what they're not. Apologies are an act of repair - they don't undo what happened or wipe it all clean, but they CAN mend the fabric of a relationship. Receiving apologies can feel foreign, too. You can receive an apology while still honoring your pain and holding boundaries. You don't have to pretend it didn't hurt just to make someone else feel better!I hope this episode encourages you to reflect on your relationship with apologies (both on the giving AND receiving end). If you n...
2025-06-1716 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement86. What Grace Is (And What It’s Not)In today's episode, I'm talking about what grace is (and what it's not). We hear "give yourself grace" or "extend grace to others" alllll the time. But grace isn't pretending everything's fine or letting people treat us poorly. It's not stuffing your feelings to keep the peace. Real grace tells the TRUTH, holds boundaries, and stays rooted in kindness. It's curiosity without judgment and staying present when it would be easier to shut down. And yes, grace includes you, too!If this resonates, I'd love for you to check out our new private podcast, The D...
2025-06-1014 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement85. The Dangerous Comfort of Judgment: Responding to Tragedy with Humanity**Trigger Warning: This episode was tough for me to record, and it may be tough to listen to. It includes topics of homicide and suicide.In today's episode, I'm sharing some details about the tragic death of Bailey Koch and her family and talking about the dangerous comfort of judgment and responding to tragedy with humanity. While I get the instinct to say, "I would never," I also know that judgment gives us FALSE comfort and doesn't help us respond with humanity.This conversation is about way more than one tragic event - it's about t...
2025-06-0311 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement84. Apologies Aren’t Weak - They’re RepairIn today's episode, I'm talking about why apologies aren't weak - they're repair. I recently apologized to my middle daughter for a moment that happened nearly seven years ago.It's something that I felt the need to circle back to, especially since we've been talking about the power of showing our kids that we're human.Apologies aren't weak - taking the time to apologize shows that we care. It's never too late to say "I'm sorry," and it's never too late for our kids to see (and hear) this from us, too!In t...
2025-05-2709 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement83. Let Them (See You Feel): Raising Resilient Kids by Being Real in Front of ThemIn today's episode, I'm talking about raising resilient kids by being real in FRONT of them. When we model how to walk through the tough seasons and come out on the other side, we give our kids the tools they need to do the same!They don't need a perfect parent; they need a present one who shows them what it looks like to fall, get back up, and keep going. That's the kind of resilience they'll carry with them for life!In this episode, I cover:What happens when you’re always strong and...
2025-05-2010 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement82. Reflexes, Ropes, and Rewiring Your ResponseIn today's episode, I'm talking about reflexes, ropes, and rewiring your response. I'm sharing a sweet story about my son, his little sister, and the rope that led to him unintentionally tripping her (she's fine, and they both laughed about it after!) to demonstrate how your nervous system works.When you've been through hardship, trauma, or even the slow drip of stress, your body just learns how to survive. And when those survival patterns are repeated enough, they become second nature, just like roping.But you have to stay stuck in those patterns. I invite...
2025-05-1310 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement81. Feeling Without Falling Apart: How to Start When It Feels Like Too MuchIn today's episode, I'm talking about feeling without falling apart and how to start when it feels like too much. Because we've all been taught to push through, stay tough, and avoid being too much, but your emotional system doesn't shut off just because you ignore it. Naming your emotions without trying to fix them, noticing body cues, and even using grounding tools like music or journaling all create emotional fences that allow you to feel without drowning. Feeling without falling apart IS possible, but it takes time. If you're doing this work, I am so...
2025-05-0611 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement80. Hot Takes and Heartfelt Truths: Answering Your Questions with TomTom is back on the (castpod) to help me tackle your questions with both honesty AND humor!In today’s episode, we’re sharing our hot takes and heartfelt truths on a variety of topics. We received questions regarding relationship struggles, the impact of social media on our communities, facing deep + tense conversations with family members about succession planning, and more.We’re truly grateful for the thoughtful questions you sent in, and we’d LOVE to keep these conversations going. Feel free to reach out anytime with what’s on your mind, and we’ll be back w...
2025-04-2932 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement79. Self-Reliance vs. Connection: What Actually Helps Us HealIn today's episode, I'm talking about self-reliance vs. connection and what actually helps us heal. So many of us were raised to believe that needing help is a weakness or that slowing down to feel our emotions makes us soft.Healing in isolation might feel safe, but true transformation happens in connection, especially when we have someone to walk beside us. Community gives us the courage to stay with the hard stuff and is what actually helps us heal.If you're craving this kind of support, the Good Movement Collective is now open for its...
2025-04-2211 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement78. Emotions Aren’t the Problem - Avoiding Them IsIn today's episode, I'm talking about why emotions aren't the problem - avoiding them is. Emotions are meant to help, guide, and connect you. They're not an inconvenience (contrary to what you may believe) but are actually a BEAUTIFUL part of our design as humans!I know that feeling and connecting with your emotions can sound scary, but it is VITAL if you want to experience lasting healing in your life! I would love for you to take some time and think about what emotions you've been ignoring or labeling as bad. Your emotions are meant to...
2025-04-1510 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement77. Small Gestures, Big Impact: The Power of Simple ConnectionIn today's episode, I'm talking about small gestures, big impact, and what the power of simple connection looks like. Connection is VITAL for us as humans - our brains thrive on social interaction!Small connections are beautiful and transformative and can do SO much to bridge the gaps between people in our society today. Here's to making more intentional connections that leave a lasting impact!In this episode, I cover:Why connection is VITAL for humans + can happen in everyday interactionsWhat can hold you back from building connections with othersPractical ways you can start b...
2025-04-0812 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement76. A Lesson from Ted Lasso on Healing and Holding Two Things at OnceIn today's episode, I'm talking about a lesson from Ted Lasso on healing and holding two things at once. As humans, we REALLY struggle with duality in our culture. We've been conditioned to think that everything is either/or and not ever both/and. It's crucial that you don't suppress your emotions, even when they feel uncomfortable. Those suppressed emotions won't just magically disappear! One of my favorite ways to work through this is using the “f- you and thank you" exercise. It's been incredibly helpful for me, and I have a feeling it will be for you...
2025-04-0114 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement75. Healing Isn’t About Never Hurting AgainIn today's episode, I'm talking about why healing isn't about never hurting again. Just like physical wounds, emotional healing requires time, protection, and intentional care. Even when you've worked through something, and you feel healed and closed, something is bound to open that wound back up from time to time!Setting boundaries and giving yourself space can really help with emotional healing, especially when you're just beginning the healing process. Remember, healing isn't about never hurting again. No matter where you are on your healing journey, you are NOT broken. I would love to know wh...
2025-03-2511 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement74. Redefining 'I'm Good' - Feeling Every Emotion & Healing DeeplyIn today’s episode, we’re redefining ‘I’m good’ and how feeling every emotion & healing deeply impacts you. So often, we think that feeling good means we’re never sad, worried, angry, etc., but that’s definitely not the case.Healing is never a one-and-done thing, and it’s not going to look the same for everyone. If you need some extra support on YOUR healing journey, I would be honored to walk alongside you!In this episode, I cover:Why finding meaning and purpose in your life is VITALResilience vs. post-traumatic growthRealizing that you WILL exp...
2025-03-1818 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement73. Finding Meaning in the Mess: How Purpose Fuels Resilience, Part 2 with Kelly GreeneI'm excited to welcome Kelly Greene back to the podcast today and continue the conversation from the last episode!Today, we're talking about finding meaning in the mess and how purpose fuels resistance. Kelly and I also discuss the vast, transcendent emotion of awe and how this gives you something powerful to focus on outside of yourself. From learning about holistic resilience to finding meaning in the mess and purpose, both of these episodes with Kelly were incredibly inspiring. I know they will be helpful for you and whatever you're navigating in your life! ...
2025-03-1125 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement72. Holistic Resilience: Rethinking Strength and Survival, Part 1 with Kelly GreeneI'm excited to welcome my friend, Kelly Greene, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, onto the podcast today!In today's part 1 episode, we're discussing holistic resilience and what rethinking strength and survival looks like. Kelly has experienced her fair share of trauma over the years and has often been told how resilient she is. While she may look like it on paper, resilient was not a word she would have used to describe herself years ago.Make sure to come back for part 2 with Kelly next week as we dive more into resilience - you won't...
2025-03-0433 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement71. Why We Stay: Understanding the Pull of the Familiar, Even When It HurtsIn today's episode, we're talking about why we stay and the pull of the familiar, even when it hurts. As humans, we find comfort in familiarity. Our brains are wired for survival, and we LIKE what's comfortable and safe, even when it's actually the opposite of that. The pull of the familiar is SO strong, but it's not unbreakable. With curiosity, bravery, and support, it's totally possible to step out of what's comfortable and into something better.Change can be scary, friend, but this is also where growth happens (believe me - I know this AL...
2025-02-2511 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement70. How We’ve Navigated Expectations in Ranch Life and Marriage with TomIn today's episode, Tom and I are talking about how we've navigated expectations in ranch life and marriage. We've learned that unspoken expectations are resentments waiting to happen. If you're going to have an expectation about XYZ, you've got to speak it - not everyone is going to have the same expectation or understand where you're coming from! We hope this episode gives you a more REAL insight into how we've navigated expectations in ranch life and marriage. We've both done the inner work on our own (as well as together); it takes time to get there, bu...
2025-02-1819 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement69. Cleaning the Shop: Why Feeling Your Feelings Gets Worse Before It Gets BetterIn today's episode, I'm talking about cleaning the shop and why feeling your feelings gets worse before it gets better. Many of us have been little hoardy hoarders with our feelings for years. When you finally decide it's time to start the process of working through your emotions, not only are you feeling your emotions in the moment, but you're also unpacking YEARS of emotions!Feeling your feelings is NOT easy - especially if it's something you've never done before. Fortunately, the clarity and peace you find on the other side will be SO worth it. I've...
2025-02-1111 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement68. From Toughen Up to Open Up: A Conversation with Marine-Turned-Farrier Jake OgrenI'm honored to welcome a special guest, former Marine Jake Ogren, onto the podcast today!Jake is a husband, dad, and former Marine who chose to serve after 9/11 happened. After doing multiple tours in 12 years, he left the U.S. Marine Corps and has been shoeing horses for 10 years now. He's a good friend of ours and our horse's farrier, and since I've known him, we've had MANY conversations surrounding the topics of mental health, trauma, and taking care of ourselves. Basically, we're solving all of the world's problems in the horse barn! In today's e...
2025-02-0431 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement67. Maintaining Your Fences: The Art of Healthy BoundariesHealthy boundaries are essential for protecting ourselves and our relationships, but unhealthy boundaries can isolate us and keep us from facing reality. I talked about why boundaries can be one of the kindest things we do for ourselves in episode 36 (you can listen here if you haven't or if you need a refresher). In today's episode, I'm talking about the process of maintaining your fences and the art of healthy boundaries. My favorite analogy to use in regard to boundaries is fences. We have a variety of fences we use on the ranch, and they all serve a...
2025-01-2811 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement66. When Pain Finds You: A Personal Update on Growth, Healing, and HopeIn today's episode, I'm talking about what happens when pain finds you and a bit of a personal update on growth, healing, and hope. I was given news that no one EVER wants to hear when it comes to their health.As I'm currently walking through this new and unfamiliar situation, I can't help but think of how vital it is to process our emotions. When we choose to process (or, more often, NOT process) our emotions, this ultimately impacts our health. We can't suppress our emotions over and over again and expect our health not to...
2025-01-2110 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement65. The Gift of Pain: Why We Should Stop Ignoring It"Pain isn't a bug; it's a feature." I first heard this quote from grief expert David Kessler on the Dr. John Deloney Show (give it a listen HERE if you want to check it out). This particular phrase hit me, and it really stuck with me. In today's episode, I'm talking about the gift of pain and why we should stop ignoring it. Pain is not an anomaly - it's not meant to be shoved down or something we need to fix. Pain draws our attention to something so we can learn what's going on; it's an i...
2025-01-1414 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement64. Burnout on the Ranch: How We’re Learning to Recover Faster with TomIn today's episode, Tom and I are talking about what burnout on the ranch looks like and how we're learning to recover faster. This fall was tougher than usual, and it seemed to drag on and on - we both felt that way throughout the season!We're also chatting about winter projects we're focusing on and what Tom's experience with burnout has been like.Burnout is incredibly real in this line of work, but it doesn't have to be your reality forever. If you've been in a similar season with burnout on the ranch and...
2025-01-0726 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement63. Breaking the Stigma: Redefining Strength in Rural CommunitiesAs someone who grew up in rural America (and is still there), I'm very familiar with the mindset that comes along with this way of life. We're raised to keep our emotions to ourselves, work hard, and push through, no matter WHAT. Talking about our feelings and emotions is unnecessary and makes us look weak. In today's episode, I'm talking about breaking the stigma and what redefining strength in rural communities looks like. We can take simple steps toward breaking this stigma and start focusing on supporting our mental health and well-being and building resilient communities with th...
2024-12-3113 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement62. The Hard Truth About Emotions: You Gotta Feel Them AllIn today’s episode, I want to share the hard truth about emotions because, well, you gotta feel them ALL. When it comes to emotions, we must understand that they themselves are not the problem, but rather, our resistance to actually feeling them is. If you’re someone who is used to numbing certain emotions, I really want you to get curious as to WHY you’re doing so. Instead of numbing, take time to recognize, feel, and accept your emotion(s). Then, you can get ready to bring joy and happiness into your life in a BOLD, n...
2024-12-2407 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement61. The Story You Don’t Know: Extending Grace Without Accepting BehaviorIn today's episode, I'm talking about extending grace without accepting behavior. It's a universal truth that everyone has a reason for their actions - there is ALWAYS a why behind a behavior. Even when we don't know the whole truth (and we may never), we can choose to extend more grace.My challenge for you is to look for that story that you might have missed. Even if you can't find it, please know that there IS a story you don't know completely. After all, grace doesn't cost us that much, so let's start extending more of...
2024-12-1712 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement60. Relationship Before Horsemanship: Insights from Warwick SchillerIn today's episode, we're discussing what "Relationship before Horsemanship" really looks like with Warwick Schiller and how this applies to ALL beings (not just horses).We also discuss what unraveling and shattering long-held truths can look like, the importance of validation in all of our interactions, why extending grace to animals seems to come easier for us than to our fellow humans, and much more. In this episode, we cover:A pivotal experience that led to Warwick’s focus on relationship before horsemanshipHow working with horses started Warwick’s journey of unraveling and the role h...
2024-12-101h 00Good Movement Draws Good Movement59. Burning Daylight or Missing the Moment? Reclaiming MindfulnessRecently, my son and I were out riding. He was fascinated with wild onions and even got off his horse to pick some! I was quick to tell him that we were burning daylight and we needed to get back to work. But as kids, mindfulness allows us to see things in a new light and believe in the possibility of change, and it's time that we find our way back to that!In today's episode, I'm talking about reclaiming mindfulness and what it can look like when you're burning daylight or missing the moment. We'll explore h...
2024-12-0315 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement58. Whose Side of the Fence Is That On? Navigating Responsibility in RelationshipsIn today's episode, I'm talking about navigating responsibility in relationships. These 'fences' in relationships represent important pieces like boundaries, emotional well-being, and the overall health of the relationship. Just like on the ranch, knowing whose side of the fence an issue is on brings clarity, prevents confusion, and may even help prevent future conflict. When we know what we're responsible for (like fixing our own emotional fences or recognizing that someone else has work to do on their side), we can navigate our relationships with more grace, patience, and understanding! In this episode, I cover:T...
2024-11-2613 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement57. From Treat Yo Self to Maintain Yourself: A New Take on Self-CareIn today's episode, I'm talking about the "treat yo self to maintain yourself" concept and what a new take on self-care can look like. Self-care is about meeting your basic needs and caring for the whole self - mind, body, and soul. Each of these parts needs optimal attention so you can show up fully in every aspect of your life.I hope this episode provides you with a new take on self-care because you don't need permission to take care of yourself. But if, for some reason, you still think you do, here's your reminder to...
2024-11-1911 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement56. Self-Awareness and Mindful Eating with Kourtney TalkingtonI'm excited to welcome a special guest, Kourtney Talkington, onto the podcast today! Today's topic is one we haven't really covered here on the podcast: our relationship with food and how to successfully navigate it as we head into the holiday season. In today's episode, Kourtney and I discuss the power of self-awareness and mindful eating. She shares 5 things to focus on that can help shift your mindset and beliefs around food, tips on maintaining a healthy relationship with food this holiday season, prioritizing your emotions and overall well-being, and more!If you're ready to im...
2024-11-1226 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement55. Reflecting on One Year: Top Episodes, Listener Love, and a Special ThanksIt's hard to believe, but it's already been ONE year since we launched this podcast! Whether you've been here since episode one or you're tuning in for the very first time, I'm truly honored that you're here. In today's episode, I'm reflecting on one year of the podcast and what this journey has been like for me. I'm also sharing the three most popular episodes over the last year, and I want to give a special thanks to all of the amazing people helping me behind the scenes. Lastly, I've got a fun little giveaway I'm doing i...
2024-11-0514 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement54. From Grazing to Relationships: Why Feel Matters More Than FormulasGuess who’s back on the podcast with me today?? If you guessed Tom... you nailed it! We’re talking about something that’s been on Tom’s mind for a while, and that is a formula-like a ‘plug the variables into your equation and get a solution’ type of formula.In today’s episode, we talk about why ‘feel’ matters more than formulas. This is applicable from grazing to relationships and everything in between. Whether you’re working with cattle or another type of animal, or you’re working to improve your human relationships, there is no ‘special’ formula t...
2024-10-2924 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement53. Creating the Tools Before You Need Them: Building Emotional Resilience and CommunicationToday’s episode is inspired by a book that I recently finished reading, ‘The Principles of Training’ by Warwick Schiller. He has 12 different principles about training your horse, but they’re actually applicable across the board - just like good movement! The specific training we’re discussing today is what it looks like to create a tool before you need to use it.In today’s episode, I talk about creating the tools before you need them and how to go about building emotional resilience and communication. Similar to horses, humans need to create tools that will lead to effe...
2024-10-2214 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement52. Keeping Calm in Conflict: Validation Strategies for Heated MomentsWe’re talking about one of the hardest times to practice validation in this episode - during tough conversations. Yep...I’m talking about those heated moments where emotions run high, and it’s so easy for things to quickly go sideways.Choosing to acknowledge both our emotions + the other person’s can be super beneficial. Not only does this decrease the ‘power’ these emotions tend to have over us, but it also lets the other person know we understand them, and they matter.I want to challenge you to try one (or a few) of...
2024-10-1514 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement51. Practical Tips for Validation: How to Validate and Seek It in RelationshipsValidation is a key piece in building stronger relationships and communicating more effectively. This is especially true in rural life, where emotions tend to go unspoken. In last week’s episode, I discussed what validation is and why it’s important. Today, I’m excited to continue the conversation surrounding validation, and share more about the ‘practical’ side of it.In today’s episode, I talk about practical tips for validation, and specifically, how to validate and seek it in relationships.Validation is not about ‘fixing’ problems or offering solutions, but rather, seeing, hearing, and trying to unders...
2024-10-0813 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement50. Validation vs. Agreement: Understanding the Difference and Why It MattersIn today’s episode, I talk about validation vs. agreement, and why understanding the difference matters. Validation is the process of acknowledging and recognizing someone's feelings, thoughts, or experiences as legitimate and REAL. Even if you don’t agree with or understand the other person, it’s important that they feel seen. This then fosters trust, connection, and emotional safety, which is incredibly important AND powerful.Validation can truly be a key tool to break through emotional and miscommunication barriers; it’s an effective way of saying ‘I see you, I hear you, and what you’re feeling matt...
2024-10-0113 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement49. Calming the Sort Alley: How to Communicate in the Heat of the MomentToday’s episode is coming to you from a cute little Airbnb at a women’s ag event in Utah! I originally planned to record a different topic before coming here, but...plans changed, and so did my mind after speaking here.I was asked to speak on the topic of building strong relationships on cattle operations through communication, which you may know by now is right up my alley! I love doing workshop-style presentations and answering questions from other people. One of the common themes that kept coming up was how to communicate in faster-paced, intense envi...
2024-09-2414 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement48. Anxiety and String Fence with TomIt’s been a bit since Tom has been with us, but he’s back on the podcast today! We thought it would be fun to do a little summer ‘recap’ episode, since summer is officially coming to a close. In today’s episode, we talk about anxiety and string fence, and more of what’s been happening in our lives recently. Tom dealt with the aftermath of a tornado, and has spent a lot of time branding and string fencing. He even had his first encounter with what we think was anxiety, regarding weaning cows. The weaning proce...
2024-09-1719 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement47. Team Lift Your Life: The Importance of Connection and Sharing StrugglesToday’s episode is inspired by some recent events (which is typically my MO here anyway) - community and connection. I’ve heard (more times than I can count) the saying that is ‘it’s my burden to bear’ or ‘it’s my cross to carry’, when someone is struggling. Maybe you didn’t know this (or maybe it’s just a helpful reminder), but we are NOT meant to bear our crosses alone! We literally need connection to help us along in life. In today’s episode, I talk about what it means to ‘team lift your life’, and the importa...
2024-09-1007 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement46. Cultivating Resilience + Fighting Well: Dannel Wissler on Mental Health and Family Dynamics in Rural AmericaI’m honored to have my incredible friend, Dannel Wissler, on the podcast today!Dannel is a farm wife and mom to 4, and she also had a deep desire to become a licensed counselor. As a licensed professional counselor, Dannel helps people address a wide variety of emotional needs and challenges. In today’s conversation, Dannel and I delve into cultivating resilience, fighting well, and the crucial role that mental health has on family dynamics in rural America. Dannel loves working with many different types of clients, from couples and families to first...
2024-09-0331 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement45. Where is the Why?I don’t know about you, but I’ve been really bothered about our lack of ‘why’ - like, why are we just assuming we already know #allthethings, and not being more curious about what’s going on around us? Just like with a car that’s not running properly, it’s important to get to the root of the issue and actually fix what’s wrong, instead of letting it go until it stops running all together.In today’s episode, I talk about where is the ‘why’; we must understand that if we don’t choose to ask questions...
2024-08-2710 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement44. How Attachment and Attunement Have Transformed My ParentingI’ve been talking a lot about attachment and attunement, and how these two pieces have dramatically impacted my parenting journey. In a recent episode, I discussed what I would do differently if I could do parenting all over again. In today’s episode, I want to talk about how attachment and attunement have transformed my parenting, and what I actually AM doing differently, knowing what I know now.In this episode, I cover:How I’m now ‘feeling my feelings’, and actually acknowledging my emotions + why I’m encouraging my kids to do the sameWhy I’m choosing...
2024-08-2012 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement43. My Mind-Blowing Realization About EmotionsIn today’s episode, I want to dig into my mind-blowing realization about emotions. When it comes to emotions, we must understand that emotions themselves are not the problem, but rather, our resistance to actually feeling them is. Emotions are very much like riding a roller coaster too (which my good friend Sheila shared here on the podcast); we can’t continually numb anger, fear, and sadness, yet still expect to fully feel emotions like happiness and joy. It may be difficult to hear, but ‘selectively’ numbing emotions just isn’t possible!I hope this episode leaves you with a...
2024-08-1306 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement42. What I Would Do Differently in Parenting if I Had It to Do Over AgainWell...cue Rod Stewart, because I do wish that I knew what I know now when I was younger! In my recent episode about attachment and attunement (episode 38), I kind of left you hangin’ when I said I would have done some things differently - especially with parenting. After receiving some questions about what specifically I would have done differently, I wanted to dive into just that in today’s episode. I know this is information that you will not only benefit from, but will very likely resonate with too, regardless of where you are on your parenting journey.
2024-08-0611 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement41. Quest for Joy with Kiah Twisselman BurchettI’m very excited to welcome my great friend, Kiah Twisselman Burchett (better known as Coach Kiah), onto the podcast!Kiah loves helping people pursue curiosity and authenticity in their own lives, instead of chasing after worldly notions that only lead to emptiness and unfulfillment. In today’s conversation, Kiah and I discuss what a ‘Quest for Joy’ looks like, and why she is on a mission to bring this concept out into the world.Practicing self-awareness and allowing ourselves the gift of healing can feel extremely hard in the moment. However, it does...
2024-07-3048 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement40. Knowing When to Set a Boundary with Sheila HansenI’m very excited to welcome my ‘bestie as a guestie’, Sheila Hansen, onto the podcast!Sheila is one of my dearest friends who’s also in Nebraska - she’s a fellow mom of 3, and a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) who’s had her own firm for 7 years (she has over 15 years experience in the accounting space though). She’s on a mission to help female owned businesses feel confident about their money and build wealth, without burnout. Sheila experienced a major identity crisis when she became a mom; over time, this led her to start her own accoun...
2024-07-2341 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement39. Building Community with Kylie EppersonI’m super excited to have my good friend, Kylie Epperson, on the podcast today! She’s on a mission to help rural women live authentic, confident, and colorful lives, and has found immense gratitude as she’s experienced rural living, ag life, and motherhood. More recently, she’s passionate about building the Farm Wives Club™️ community and membership, and is thrilled to be offering the first live, in-person event this fall (September 2024)! Kylie has navigated her fair share of ‘high highs’ and ‘low lows’ on her farm wife journey over the last decade.We aren’t meant to live life iso...
2024-07-1637 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement37. An Update on Life and Our CowsThis episode is a bit of a ‘proof of life’ one from Tom and I! Really though, we’re excited to give you a little update on how our cows are doing + other life happenings. This time of year is crazy busy for Tom and I as we’re deep into work on the ranch with calving season, branding cows, and a variety of other things going on for our family.While this time of year brings an entirely new level of exhaustion (in more ways than one), it’s not terrible, and it also doesn’t last forever...
2024-07-0217 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement36. Boundaries Are KindIn today's episode, I’m talking about something that's vital regarding communication, relationships, and good movement; it’s also something that gets overlooked, and just gets a bad rap sometimes. Yep, I’m talking about boundaries! This was on my mind after a recent conversation I had with a friend; we were talking about the infamous, all too common theme of mom guilt. It can really eat us alive (I’ve totally felt it), and I know sooo many of us struggle with this!As humans, we easily fall into feelings of guilt when we’re not doing what...
2024-06-2509 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement35. What I Learned About Human Communication From the Cows That Got OutWe had a pretty memorable experience that happened during our recent calving season (we were several brandings deep into the season of spring work at the time of this recording). During this particular branding, some of the panels opened up, and quite a few remaining calves (along with a couple of cows) got loose, running out into the pasture. I made some observations that seemed to work really well for the cattle (and the people who were able to get the cattle back to the pen) during this time, so I wanted to discuss how they relate to human...
2024-06-1816 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement34. Embracing the Slow Burn with Thea LarsenThea is a working ranch wife and mom to two little cowboys, and the founder and host of all things Cowgirls Over Coffee. She’s on a mission to help women quit ‘white knuckling it’ through their days, and navigate a life that can get a little Western.It’s easy to get caught up in feeling like you have to go, go, go and do #allthethings all the time, but if you really think about it, that’s not possible, and it’s NOT how we were meant to live. Life is a journey, not a destination...
2024-06-1150 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement33. What Happens When Honest Questions Are Met with Resistance?Today I want to touch on one of my favorite tools you can use to improve communication - asking honest questions! This is something I like to discuss often on the podcast, because I believe that honest questions and compassionate curiosity are one of THE best ways we can improve overall communication in our society. However, I also know this process doesn’t always feel natural - both for the person asking, and for the person on the receiving end.In this episode, we cover:What to do when you ask honest questions and receive honest an...
2024-06-0410 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement32. Spoiler Alert - There's Nothing Wrong with Talking About How We Really AreIn today’s episode, I discuss why there’s nothing wrong with talking about how we really are. Sometimes...things just SUCK. We have to be able to acknowledge our feelings, and normalize sharing honest answers when someone asks us how we’re doing. We shouldn’t feel like we need to sugarcoat our responses in order to appear like we have it all together - who is that actually helping anyway?!In this episode, we cover:Why there’s nothing wrong with admitting that things are hard, and just kind of ‘suck’ sometimesNormalizing asking honest questions AND s...
2024-05-2809 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement31. 3 Things I'm Doing to Take Care of MeAt the time of this recording, we’re officially halfway through calving season, and at the tail end of the school year, so alllllll the things are going on! It’s also been one year since my dad passed away, and in all honesty, I am TIRED. Yeah...you could say I’m feeling kind of ‘meh’ about life right now. I know we all experience busy, chaotic, and quite frankly, draining times like these, so I thought this would be a great opportunity for me to share some simple ways of how I’m still prioritizing myself along the way....
2024-05-2113 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement30. Let’s Normalize Asking QuestionsTom and I are here today to talk about a situation we just experienced with our cows - you could say it was rather...frustrating.We’ve been practicing low stress stockmanship for almost two decades; it’s rare that we have to reach out to others for support, but in this case, we knew that was the best option for us to move forward. In today’s episode, Tom and I discuss more about why we should normalize asking questions, even though it feels difficult to do so in our society. Fortunately, Tom and I have wonder...
2024-05-1431 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement29. Just How Much Positive Does It Take to Counter One Negative?In today’s episode, I talk about how much positive it takes to counter one negative. After learning more about this particular ratio, and how it affects people’s overall moods and performance levels, it has me wondering what in the WORLD are we doing as a society?! I’m also sharing more about the amount of negativity (especially regarding news online and in real life) we come into contact with daily, and simple ideas for you to start noticing MORE of the positives around you in your everyday life.In this episode, we cover:
2024-05-0709 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement28. How We Prepare for Busy SeasonsIn today’s episode, Tom and I discuss how we prepare for busy seasons, and really, how we continue practicing open communication during calving season. We bounced around with several different topics in this episode, from putting out fires (literally), to moving cows, and communicating with each other through it all. Ultimately, we want to remind you HOW essential good, quality communication is - during busy seasons, slow seasons, and every season in between!In this episode, we cover:A recent, high-stress situation dealing with 2 fires close to where we liveWays that we stay in...
2024-04-3042 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement27. What is the Purpose of Emotions?While I talked about how we typically approach emotions in rural America in episode 25, I didn’t get into what emotions are, or what their specific purpose is. In today’s episode, I talk about the purpose of emotions, and why they matter much more than we may think. I’m sharing my thoughts on the key connection between emotions and communication, what various types of emotions are trying to communicate and the needs they represent, and even how a Feelings Wheel can support you with identifying and processing specific emotions.In this episode, we cover:What e...
2024-04-2309 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement26. Trials, Self-awareness, + Living a Life of Abundance with Michaela GasselingI’m so happy to have one of my dearest friends, Michaela Gasseling, on the podcast today! Michaela is passionate about sharing her powerful story of suffering from emergency brain surgery, and how that’s dramatically impacted her life. In our conversation, we talk about the many trials and self-awareness that Michaela has faced along the way, and how she continues living a life of abundance. From having a surprise 4th baby (and pregnancy that was extremely difficult), to undergoing emergency brain surgery in order to remove a large brain tumor, only mere DAYS after delivering her baby, she’s defi...
2024-04-1633 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement25. The 'Thick Skin' Myth and How We View Emotions in Rural AmericaFor way too long, we’ve been taught that emoting is ‘bad’, and having ‘thick skin’ is the best way to show strength. In today’s episode, I’m sharing more about the ‘thick skin’ myth, and how we view emotions in rural America. I’m discussing more about what it really means for our health and well-being when we’re constantly repressing and numbing our emotions, the recent, alarming suicide rates in the farming and ag space, how we can actually go about changing the status quo in our communication and relationships in rural America, and more.In this episode, we...
2024-04-0912 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement24. How to Get Others to Do the Personal Growth Work with TomEveryone’s favorite guest (yep..my husband, Tom), is back for another episode!In today’s episode, we share about how to get others to do the personal growth work, and why you really can’t get attached to the results (no matter what they decide to do). We’re talking about the equilibrium dynamic in relationships and why people really do learn from watching what you’re doing, how the personal growth you’re doing will not only improve yourself, but also the relationships with your kids, breaking generational cycles, using the Enneagram to bring more awareness to...
2024-04-0226 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement23. Behaviors Are a Clue but Not the Whole StoryI’ve got a fun episode for you today, and it’s a little different than any of the others up to this point. It’s actually one of the lessons available inside the Good Movement Collective, and it’s all about motivations and behaviors! I believe that we're all shaped by our upbringings, experiences, etc., and there's always a reason WHY people behave and believe the way that they do.In this episode, we cover:The difference between motivations and behaviorsHow motivations and behaviors are really connectedUnderstanding that you can’t determine your Ennea...
2024-03-2610 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement22. Introducing the Good Movement CollectiveI’ve lived in rural America my whole life, and I understand the unique dynamic that rural living brings to relationships. I've also found that the stockmanship principle of good movement applies not only to our interactions with livestock, but also to the interactions with our fellow humans. In today’s episode, I share more about the Good Movement Collective - specifically, why I saw a need to create this program in the first place, what you will learn and gain from this program, and how the content, teaching, support, etc., will be delivered to you.While I kn...
2024-03-1910 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement21. Practical Tips for Rural Moms Managing Work and Family with Dawn KressDawn is a farm wife and mama living her best life in the heart of the Midwest. On today's episode, we talk about the powerful self-awareness journey that resulted from Dawn’s wakeup call with thyroid cancer, simple tools Dawn uses to support her clients with finding fulfillment while getting to know themselves on a (much) deeper level, the ripple effect that tends to occur for you and your loved ones as you’re pursuing good movement in your life, and more. Dawn Marie is a farm wife and farm mama of 3 girls, living her best life in th...
2024-03-1230 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement20. An Unpopular Opinion - I Don't Find the Humor Worth the HarmThe way we’re currently doing things in rural America is not only hurting our relationships, but our mental health too, and it’s only going to continue if something doesn’t change. In today’s episode, I share more about focusing on self-awareness and using the Enneagram as a supportive tool to do so, why we need to start ‘filling in the blanks’ with honest questions vs. fictional stories we create in our heads, and the framework that connects self-awareness, social awareness, and communication. In this episode, we cover: Working to improve the communication...
2024-03-0512 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement19. Mad Libs of the Mind - Filling in the Blanks with Fact Over FictionOur brains don’t like mystery or ambiguity, and they are really, really good at filling in the blanks. Unfortunately, this can wreak havoc on our mental and emotional well-being, as well as negatively impact our relationships. In today’s episode, I share more about how this shows up in my own life, as well as simple ways you can start filling in the blanks with more fact than fiction (no more unnecessary mad libs of the mind)! If you find yourself nodding along with this episode and resonating with filling in the blanks with fact over fict...
2024-02-2710 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement18. Talking Curiosity and Kindness with My Mother In-LawI have a special episode to share with you today - a conversation that is with none other than my wonderful mother-in-law, Kathy! Kathy and I have quite a bit in common - we’re both stubborn and are deep thinkers (we are the same Enneagram type after all, which is pretty cool). Kathy has had a variety of careers over the years, and she’s also been drawing good movement for quite some time, so I’m excited for you to hear her unique perspective. Curiosity and kindness may not be super flashy things, but they really...
2024-02-2030 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement16. Facing Life's Winter SeasonsI know so many of us can resonate with the ups and downs in life, and especially, those challenging ‘winter’ seasons that are bound to happen. In this episode, I talk more about how the seasons of our lives usually match nature’s seasons, the crisp clarity and opportunity that can come from those cold, dark winters we experience in our lives, how to actually face your winters head-on, and more. In this episode, we cover: How the seasons of our lives tend to mimic nature’s seasons The clarity and opportunity that can still ari...
2024-02-0611 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement15. Repairing After a FightMy husband, Tom, is back again! In today’s episode, we’re talking all about the time we got into a fight right after I posted on social media that working cattle with your spouse does NOT have to end in a fight. At first..I felt like a big ‘ol hypocrite after that one. However, I remembered that this occurrence was not the rule for us - it was the exception. We’re sharing about what actually started this particular fight, how we made the time and effort to talk and work through this disagreement (and why it’s...
2024-01-3022 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement14. Slow is Smooth Smooth is FastToward the end of 2023, I set three main intentions for what was left of the year - listen to Daily Audio Bible and have quiet time daily, be more present with my husband and kids and less in my head, and open the doors for my 1:1 Good Movement Coaching Membership. However, I ended up adding a fourth intention… unintentionally. This got me thinking about a valuable concept we use in stockmanship, which is ‘slow is smooth, smooth is fast’. In this episode, I talk more about how this phrase applies to both livestock and humans (and how it diff...
2024-01-2312 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement13. Behind the Good Movement Music with Aaron EspeI have a very special guest on the podcast today - Aaron Espe! Aaron is actually the incredible creator behind the good movement music here on the podcast, so I was very excited to have him on the show. I’ve been a fan of Aaron’s since I first heard him play (I like to consider myself a ‘superfan’) - his music has been like a soundtrack for my life over the last few years, and it really helped me ‘get moving’ again when I needed it. We talk about what Aaron’s journey has been like in the music indus...
2024-01-1652 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement12. Choose Curiosity Over CriticismWhen it comes to miscommunication and frustration that happens among us as humans, I believe so much of it comes from not having the ‘whole story’ (even though most of the time, we think we do). In today’s episode, I want to talk with you about handling judgment and criticism from others (I have a personal experience of my own to share), why the concept of choosing curiosity over criticism doesn’t only apply to others, and more. I’ve learned that open-ended, honest questions can truly allow you to move forward with knowledge and understanding, which grea...
2024-01-0911 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement11. Tom's Take on the Enneagram + Good Movement TrainingsOn my most recent podcast episode, I went into detail about what the Enneagram is, and how it can be used to draw good movement. Well today, Tom is back for another episode, and he’s going to be sharing HIS take on the Enneagram! We’re talking about Tom’s initial thoughts on the Enneagram and how that’s changed over time, the value in knowing YOUR specific type + the other types, digging into self-awareness in order to understand how you impact those around you, the stigma around mental health in agriculture, and more. In this e...
2024-01-0223 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement10. Expediting Self-Awareness with the EnneagramIf you’ve tuned into my podcast at all in the past, you probably know that the Enneagram has come up a lot, because it’s something I love! In this episode, I’m excited to talk with you more about what the Enneagram really is (especially key differences compared to other personality typing systems), why you should never assume someone else’s Enneagram type, core motivations, and more. In this episode, we cover: What the Enneagram is, and how it’s different from other personality typing systems Your Enneagram number/core type, wings, and stress a...
2023-12-2613 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement9. Ripple Effects with Emily ReuschelIn today’s episode I’m very excited to have my good friend, Emily Reuschel, on the podcast! We talk about how life-changing personal growth can be, ripple effects and the connection to drawing good movement, the power of self-awareness, not stressing about other people’s opinions and expectations of you, and more. Emily Reuschel is a farmer’s wife, mom of three, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, host of the Gather in Growth podcast, and the leader of retreats and masterminds that propel rural women toward their truest, most-aligned goals and priorities. She helps other rural women get clear on...
2023-12-1950 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement8. Our Best Advice for Making the Most of an InternshipBack by popular demand, I have my husband, Tom (formerly known as Mr. FFB) on the podcast again today! I received some questions regarding internships (for those who are offering internships and those who are interns as well), so we thought it would be fun to answer those and give our best advice for making the most of an internship. In this episode, we cover: Our best communication tips/advice for improving your marriage How Tom feels about the podcast and being a ‘regular’ on the podcast Why your attitude + having an open mind as an...
2023-12-1219 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement7. Grief and What I Know So FarToday’s episode is going to be a little more of a somber one, but it’s something I feel very strongly about, and it’s important to share with you. I want to talk about grief, because seven months ago today, I was thrust firsthand into learning about it when my dad suddenly passed away. I’ll also be covering more about how our society views grief and closure, what it looks like for joy and grief to co-exist, helpful things you should (and should not) say to someone who is grieving, and more. In this e...
2023-12-0522 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement6. Rethinking Mental Health with Ashley MachadoIn today’s episode I have my good friend, Ashley Machado, on the podcast! She’s truly been a wealth of knowledge for me when it comes to my own mental health, and she has so much goodness and wisdom to share. We’re talking more about curiosity and gaining self-awareness when it comes to mental health, how mental health plays a big role when it comes to our relationships and how we communicate with others, what a ‘mental health toolbox’ is and how we can use it, and more. Ashley Machado is a Tedx speaker and has been se...
2023-11-2840 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement5. Fostering Joy in the EverydayToday’s episode is going to be all about gratitude, because it’s Thanksgiving week in the United States! While it’s amazing to practice gratitude during the month of November, I believe it’s something that is important to do year-round. I’m excited to talk about the two main types of ‘fuel’ the brain runs on (it’s truly fascinating to me how God designed our human brains), what it can look like to have a gratitude practice and joy journal, simple steps for increasing joy in your everyday life, and more. I recently learned...
2023-11-2111 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement4. How I Got Here – the Evolution of Good MovementToday’s episode is going to be more of a story-centered one for you, and it’s definitely a good one! I’m excited to share more about how I got to where I am today - essentially, the evolution of Good Movement. I’m talking more about my upbringing in agriculture’s impact on me, what it looked like for me to step away from the career I knew and was comfortable with, why I decided to finally share more about the principles of Good Movement with others, and all of the life that happened in between. I feel l...
2023-11-1421 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement3. How Self-Awareness Has Helped Our MarriageIn today’s episode I have a very special guest, formally known as Mr. FFB, my husband, Tom! We’re covering the importance of communication, accommodating each other’s needs, and how self-awareness has helped our marriage. In this episode, we cover: How we met and our journey into ranching together Tom's discovery of good movement principles in cattle and how these principles can also apply to humans The impact and mindset shift that was made on Tom (and us as a couple) when he learned his enneagram type Overall how the tool of the Enneagram has brou...
2023-11-0720 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement2. It Starts with Self-AwarenessI’ve been sharing about good movement on social media for a while now and one of the most common questions I get is: “How do I learn good movement?” It’s a good question and it's also a hard question to answer because there isn’t a step-by-step guide to good movement. In today’s episode, I’m going to share one of the pieces to learning good movement and that is self-awareness. In this episode, we cover: Self-awareness needs to come first because it directly affects how others react to us Learning yourself, your tendencies, and...
2023-11-0710 minGood Movement Draws Good Movement1. What Is Good Movement?Welcome to the first episode of Good Movement Draws Good Movement! I’m so excited to have this podcast out into the world and to have you listening in today. Thank you for being here! Today I’m sharing what exactly good movement means and my story of taking this concept from not just cattle, but applying it to human interactions as well. What if we could all move forward in good movement? Reduce meaningless stress, improve our health, and effectively and effortlessly communicate with others. The principle is simple, but not easy. You can’t force...
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