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Cowgirls Over CoffeeSimple Is Not Easy: Rebuilding Health After You've Let It SlideThis week, Thea sits down with Kelly and Audrey for an unscripted conversation about what happens when driven women lose the plot on their health and fitness priorities. This isn't a conversation about macros, meal plans, or ten step routines. It's a conversation for the those of us that know exactly what we should be doing and still can't seem to do it. If you're the entrepreneur who categorizes a one-hour walk as wasted time, the former athlete who can't reconcile who she was with where she is now, the high achiever who will move boulders but won't stack...
2026-02-2349 minCowgirls Over CoffeeLocking In Without Burning Out: The Messy Middle of Sustainable Goal-SettingThis week, Thea sits down with Audrey for a mid-process check-in on what "locking in" actually looks like when you're committed to doing it differently this time. This is the unglamorous, honest conversation about what happens when high-achieving women try to expand their lives without repeating the patterns that led to burnout in the first place.We end up in the middle of a frank discussion with no concrete answers about the difference between producing and protecting the experience, the value of training foundational practices instead of relying on talent and tenacity, and why the finish line...
2026-02-1638 minCowgirls Over CoffeeThe High-Effort Life: Wanting It All Isn't Selfish but It Requires TrainingThere's a difference between trying hard and training hard. One is an inevitable path to burn out while the other creates the capacity to sustain the life it feels like many people tell you to stop wanting. This week, it's just Thea on the other end of the line here to convince you that it's truly okay to want the high-effort life.After speaking at the Boss Mares Lead the Herd Workshop in Fort Worth, Thea came home with a singular clarity about what rural women entrepreneurs actually need to hear: validation that wanting it all: the...
2026-02-0931 minCowgirls Over CoffeeThe Audacity Gap: Why Women with Receipts Still Don't Speak UpThere's a difference between knowing what you're capable of and having the guts to act like you know it. Between cataloging your receipts and speaking your truth without apology. Between being right and being heard. This week, we sit down with Janel Dreisbach (honorary COO of Cowgirls Over Coffee, systems strategist, and resident hermit) to dissect audacity: what it costs us when we lack it, what it demands when we claim it, and why 2026 might be the year to stop asking permission.Janel operates in the shadows by design. As Thea's sister and the architect behind Cowgirls...
2026-02-0239 minCowgirls Over CoffeeStop Chasing Outcomes: Why Process-Obsessed Beats Goal-ObsessedThere's a difference between running hard enough to stay afloat and actually creating sustainable progress. This week, we sit down with the incomparable Kelly Kline of Western Workouts to talk about the moment you stop outrunning your own life, the practice of active surrender, and why micromanaging your process might be the most liberating thing you'll do this year.Kelly returns to Cowgirls Over Coffee for a conversation that refuses to stay surface-level. What begins as a besties catching up for the new year quickly transforms into an honest excavation of what happens when striving stops working...
2026-01-2653 minCowgirls Over CoffeeStop Optimizing in 2026: Achieving More with Less StrivingThis week, Thea and Meg sit down for a raw, winding conversation about what it means to enter a new year not with optimization in mind, but with intentionality, margin, and the audacity to savor the actual living.As Cowgirls Over Coffee returns for 2026, Thea Larsen reflects on five years of marination on building, learning, and finally understanding what it means to operate from a place of depth rather than velocity. Joined by her best friend and frequent collaborator Meg, this conversation doesn't traffic in resolutions or productivity hacks. Instead, it examines the quiet revolution that happens...
2026-01-1925 minCowgirls Over CoffeeWhen Being "Too Much" Is Actually Your SuperpowerThere's the version of yourself you've been told to be and then there's the one who shows up when the recording keeps going because the conversation is too good to stop. This week, Thea, Audrey, and Lana couldn't stop yapping, and what unfolds is a raw examination of the work that doesn't show up in your business plans: discernment, friendship dynamics, and the discipline of knowing which race you're actually running.This conversation is what happened when we realized we weren't done processing, and hit record again. Audrey shares her journey of being labeled "too much" and...
2026-01-1252 minCowgirls Over CoffeeFive Years, Zero Apologies: The Nutrient-Dense Life You've Been PostponingThere's a particular exhaustion that comes from living half-invested in your own life, when you're saying yes to everyone else's timeline while your own dreams accumulate dust. This week, we're pulling up a chair to the table we've been setting for five years, laying out every strategic detail, hard-won insight, and unfiltered observation about what it actually takes to build a life that doesn't require you to choose between future goals and presence, checking boxes and your nervous system, momentum and moments.Thea, Meg, Audrey, and Lana convene to kick off 2026 with the kind of conversation that...
2026-01-0544 minCowgirls Over CoffeeHigh-Performance, Western Aesthetic: Mastering Your Craft with Cassie Everson of Wanderlust SkullsThere’s the kind of work that looks good in a highlight reel, and then there’s the kind that smells like bleach in July, stretches four feet from tip to tip, and requires the audacity to keep going when it would be easier to quit. This week we sit down with Cassie Everson of Wanderlust Skulls to talk about the ditch, the mountaintop, and the discipline of making art that endures.Artist and entrepreneur Cassie Everson has been shaping the modern Western aesthetic for nearly a decade through her work as Wanderlust Skulls. If you’ve ever s...
2025-09-2340 minCowgirls Over CoffeeLocking in for Fall: Going All In without Burning OutFall is here and we’re not tiptoeing into it. Today we talk about going all in without burning out, rebuilding stamina after a slow season, and choosing sustainable momentum over shiny sprints.In this conversation, we welcome back my dear friend Audrey Hall, a creative, builder, and wholehearted go-for-it gal who knows what it takes to strategically ramp back up. Together, we unpack what “locking in” looks like when you’re balancing real life: kids, careers, recovery seasons, and the call to create again.We talk about scheduling as stewardship, fluid structure (yes to time blo...
2025-09-1646 minCowgirls Over CoffeeSelf-Care vs. Self-Indulgence: Protection, Not Perks with Becky LauridsenSeptember invites fresh structure and, if we’re not careful, fresh burnout. In this conversation, licensed professional counselor and Enneagram coach Becky Lauridsen reframes self-care as protection (not pampering) and opens the door to brain health with neurofeedback. From postpartum anxiety and over-functioning to rodeo performance and concussion recovery, we explore how to build capacity on purpose, before the crash out.Becky shares the origin story of IOWEME (“I owe me”), a preventative, accessible, guilt-free self-care model born from her own burnout and postpartum anxiety. We unpack the crucial difference between self-indulgence (instant relief, little ROI) and true s...
2025-09-0946 minCowgirls Over CoffeeThe “Phone-a-Friend” September ResetSeptember has a way of sneaking up on us. The commitments start rolling in, the days get shorter, and suddenly the pressure to “get it together” hits full force. In this “season-two” kickoff of Cowgirls Over Coffee, Thea and her dear friend Meg share how one simple conversation shifted their entire perspective on the September spiral, and why the reset you need may not actually start with another routine tweak.For many women, September feels like a fresh start wrapped in glossy anxiety. The casual pace of summer fades, structure snaps back into place, and expectations start piling u...
2025-09-0230 minCowgirls Over CoffeeBig Dreams, No Margin: A Conversation About Capacity with Lyndsey GarberThis week Thea is joined by longtime friend and former western wedding photographer Lyndsey Garber for a reflective conversation about capacity, season of life shifts, and the slow, steady work of staying faithful in the little things.Together, they talk through the emotional complexity of leaving something that’s still working, what it feels like to carry a big vision when there’s no margin left, and how to navigate the tension between knowing you’re made for more and also being at your limit.Topics explored include:How to recognize when a season is end...
2025-07-0137 minCowgirls Over CoffeeThe Performance Trap: What Happens at the Intersection of Hyper-Capable with No MarginSure you can handle it all, but where is taking you? In this deeply personal, wildly validating summer conversation, Thea sits down with longtime friend and Cowgirls Over Coffee original Audrey Hall to unpack a question many of us are circling: What happens when your capability becomes your identity … and your margin disappears?This is an episode for the woman who’s built a life she’s proud of and is left asking why it still feels so hard. For the one who gets it done, who performs under pressure, who’s known for delivering but lives in deple...
2025-06-2448 minCowgirls Over CoffeeTrue Partnership & Big Vision: A Chat with Ali Dee & Nicole James of Western Life & StyleWhat happens when you pair a visionary with a finisher, and give them a platform to celebrate the real women shaping western life and style?This week Thea sits down with Ali Dee and Nicole James, the co-founders of Western Life & Style, for a conversation rooted in real-life entrepreneurship, deep collaboration, and the kind of bold vision that grows when women stop waiting for permission.From warehouse pop-ups to showroom floors, from a simple Instagram page to a platform that now honors Western women across the country, Ali and Nicole share the behind-the-scenes of how...
2025-06-1741 minCowgirls Over CoffeeThe New Rules of Summer: How to Claim the Summer You've Been Craving (Thea & Lana)What if summer wasn’t something that just happened to you, but something you created on purpose? In this episode, I sit down with Cowgirls Over Coffee’s own Lana Wilkes for a real-deal conversation about what it actually takes to create a summer that feels restorative, anchored, and worth remembering. NOT another one that races by in a blur of chaos, laundry, and vague "maybe we'll do that someday" plans.Overheard in this Episode: Why "maybe" is killing your summer.How to set anchor experiences that actually happen.The difference between chasing easy and creating ease...
2025-06-0336 minCowgirls Over CoffeeSummer Planning 101: Anchor Experiences, Routines That Work, and What I’m Saying Yes ToIf you’ve ever looked up in late July and realized summer flew by before you even caught your breath, this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my personal summer strategy and showing you exactly how I’m prepping for a season of presence and restoration without letting the whole thing unravel into pure mayhem. You’ll hear the exact process I’m using this week to pre-game for summer and keep my wellbeing, family, and calendar deliberately aligned with the summer experience I’m choosing.What you’ll get out of...
2025-05-2725 minCowgirls Over CoffeeCreative Women, Capacity, and Building a Rural Business Without Burning Out: A Conversation with Brooke Juma EhlersThis week, I’m joined by my good friend and western lifestyle photographer, Brooke Juma Ehlers, for a conversation that hits home in all the right places. We talk about what it really takes to build a business alongside your life without losing yourself in the process. If you’ve ever felt like your ambition and your exhaustion are in a standoff, this episode is for you.We chat about:The mindset shift that comes when “go hard” stops working.What slow burn really looks like in business and at home.Why connection is the strategic advantag...
2025-05-2042 minCowgirls Over CoffeeMaycember Madness: Planning, Pressure, and the Myth of Doing It AllMay doesn’t come with twinkle lights, gifts, or permission to reset and yet it’s one of the most intense months on the calendar. In this unfiltered episode, I sit down with Meg to talk how we’re navigating this high-pressure month when you’re running a business, raising a family, and trying to stay sane in the middle of wind, branding season, and end-of-school-year chaos.We chat candidly about how the myth of “doing it all” is still showing up in subtle ways, how systems become strategy when your whole life feels over-committed, and why managing you...
2025-05-1333 minCowgirls Over CoffeeWhat I Do When I Feel Behind or Burnt Out: My Go-To Reset RitualThere’s a very specific kind of exhaustion that hits when you're holding it all together on the outside… but inside, you're at your limit. You’re still getting the things done, still showing up, still checking the boxes, but it feels like you’re losing your grip on your own margin, your own pace, your own presence. So, if you’ve ever felt like you’re holding it all together by sheer force of will, baling twine and 27 lists … this episode is for you.In today’s episode, I’m sharing the exact reset ritual I’ve used for years to...
2025-05-0544 minCowgirls Over CoffeeWhen You Know What to Do—But You’re Not Doing It: A Real Talk on Discipline, Capacity & Follow-ThroughWhy is it that even when we know what we should do … when we have the plans, the goals, and even the desire, that we still don’t follow through? In this honest conversation, Thea Larsen sits down with her good friend and wellness expert Kelly Altschwager of Western Workouts to unpack the layers behind discipline, consistency, and what actually holds women back in the messy middle of growth, ambition, and identity.This episode is for the woman who’s already doing the work, but still feels stuck. Who’s exhausted by the cycle of overthinking, overcommitting, and unde...
2025-04-2148 minCowgirls Over CoffeeFrom Nose to Tail: How Meghan Gates Turned Beef into a Business (and a Bestseller)What does it really take to write, design, publish, and sell your own cookbook … while raising babies, running a ranch, and building a business from scratch?In this conversation, Thea Larsen sits down with her longtime friend and fellow ranch wife Meghan Gates to talk about the journey behind Foundations of Beef, the cookbook that went from idea to full-scale hardcover bestseller. From learning to cook with what you have to navigating the chaos of self-publishing, this episode pulls back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes grit, strategy, and heart it takes to build something from the ground up...
2025-04-1445 minCowgirls Over CoffeeYou Can’t Heal What You Don’t Name: Rural Moms, Digital Threats, and Legal Gaps⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of cyberstalking, grooming, legal system failure, and trauma - particularly involving minors. Listener discretion is advised, especially around children.In this powerful and courageous episode, Thea Larsen and Lana Wilkes sit down with Cathy Holman, also known as Prairie Wife, to unpack a reality that one rural family was quietly living through: cyberstalking, grooming, online harassment, and a justice system that doesn’t show up for our children.Together, they open the door to a deeply personal and brutally honest conversation about what happens when women refuse to stay silent...
2025-04-071h 02Cowgirls Over CoffeeThe Mindset & Strategy Behind a Balanced MonthThe first quarter of 2025 is officially in the books! If that realization makes you feel a little panicked, don’t - we’ve got you. April is the perfect time to jump in, dial in, and plan with purpose so you can move through the month feeling prepared and in control.In this episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, Thea is joined by Lana for a deep-dive conversation on monthly planning strategies that actually work, sans the unnecessary stress or perfectionism. They’re breaking down the mindset shifts and tactical steps that will help you map out a month...
2025-03-3150 minCowgirls Over CoffeeThe Productivity Hack You’re Overlooking: How to Romanticize Your LifeIs the missing piece in your productivity strategy… romance? Stick with me. I’m not talking about grand gestures or elaborate routines, but choosing to elevate and appreciate the everyday moments in your life. And, why that shift could be the key to more balance, ease, and success.In this solo episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, I’m sharing how I stumbled into this concept (spoiler: Pinterest was involved), why it’s backed by neuroscience, and how it’s impacted my approach to productivity, mindset, and daily life.If you’ve ever felt like goal-setting and planning...
2025-03-2432 minCowgirls Over CoffeeBeyond Social Media: A Better Way to Grow Your Business Online with Molly KnuthIs social media exhausting you? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, I sit down with Molly Knuth, marketing expert and founder of Molly Knuth Media, to talk about a smarter, more sustainable way to grow your business online without spending all your time on social media.We’re diving into:The biggest shifts happening in content marketing right nowWhy posting less might actually be better for your businessThe 3-part marketing flywheel every entrepreneur should knowHow to create legacy content that works for you (instead of chasing trends)What to focus on if you have limite...
2025-03-1743 min
The Next GenerationThe Dynamic Process of Achieving Life Balance | Thea LarsenIn this episode of the Next Generation podcast, Lauren Moylan interviews Thea Larsen, host of the Cowgirls Over Coffee podcast. The conversation explores the unique challenges women face in agriculture, particularly in balancing multiple roles and responsibilities. Thea shares her journey from executive administration to ranch life, emphasizing the importance of community, personal development, and practical strategies for achieving balance. The discussion highlights the need for women to take responsibility for their lives, prioritize tasks, and find systems that work for them, all while recognizing that balance is a dynamic and ongoing process. In this engaging conversation, Lauren Moylan...
2025-03-1059 minCowgirls Over CoffeeWhy March Matters: The Secret to Progress That Sticks All YearWe’re talking about why March is the most underrated month for making real, lasting progress.We’re moving out of the slow, reflective energy of winter and into our season of momentum—but here’s the thing: progress isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing the right things. This episode is your pep talk and game plan for shifting into action mode without slipping into burnout mode.Inside This Episode:Why March is the “make or break” month for your goals (and how to use it to your advantage)Seasonal Cade...
2025-03-1020 minCowgirls Over CoffeeWhen February Tries to Ruin Your Life: Hitting Reset & Building Momentum for SpringFebruary was a plot twist that no one saw coming or needed. If your month felt like an uphill battle without enough time to even get traction, you’re not alone. In this episode, Thea and Meg are unpacking what it actually takes to reset after a month that knocked you sideways.Because here’s the truth: you don’t have to throw away the whole year just because February didn’t go as planned.We’re talking about:The unexpected chaos of February – A broken foot, endless sickness, and how slowing down went very differe...
2025-03-0332 minCowgirls Over CoffeeBalance Isn’t a Myth, It’s a Skill: Strategies for Thriving in Challenging SeasonsFinding balance in life’s toughest seasons is about more than simply managing a to-do list, it’s about strengthening the skills and mindsets that allow you to thrive, even when everything feels chaotic. In this episode, Jill Carr and Meg Scales join the conversation to unpack what it means to navigate high demands with grace, curiosity, and a touch of stubbornness.Join us for a conversation about how to balance multiple high-demand roles, redefining your relationship with expectations, and embracing life’s ebb and flow while trusting yourself. Highlights from this candid discussion include:Why Februa...
2025-02-0346 minCowgirls Over CoffeeThe 3-Step System for Monthly Planning That Keeps You on TrackFeeling like January left you in the dust? I’ve got you. This episode breaks down a no-nonsense, three-step approach to monthly planning that will help you stay on top of your goals, align with the rhythm of the season, and press pause on the chaos.Get ready to audit what worked (and what didn’t), set an intentional vibe for February, and create a messy first draft of your plans without overthinking or overwhelm. From romanticizing your life with simple practices to navigating February’s unique challenges, this episode is packed with practical, real-world strategies to help y...
2025-01-2731 minCowgirls Over CoffeeWhy Your New Year Fitness Plan Fails - and How to Fix It with Kelly AltschwagerHealth and fitness goals dominate every January conversation, but what if the way we approach them is all wrong? This episode explores how to create sustainable habits that prioritize energy, longevity, and quality of life over quick fixes and societal pressures. Guest Kelly Alshwagger of Western Workouts brings her no-nonsense perspective, tackling the common pitfalls of health and fitness goals, the obsession with weight loss, and the marketing gimmicks that steer people in the wrong direction.Learn how to start where you are, focus on what truly matters, and build a practice you’ll love for the lo...
2025-01-2038 minCowgirls Over CoffeeFeeling Behind? Reframe Your New Year Goals with ConfidenceThis week’s episode digs right into the messy middle of January, a time when the spark of New Year’s goals can feel overshadowed by life’s chaos and demands. This conversation with Thea & Meg tackles the reality of starting a new year amidst change, unpredictability, and the lingering feeling of being “behind.”Explore the mindset shifts and strategies that high-achieving women can use to embrace change, lean into the discomfort of growth, and redefine their expectations for success. From finding clarity in the chaos to integrating family, work, and personal priorities, this episode offers actionable insights f...
2025-01-1333 minCowgirls Over CoffeeBeyond Resolutions: Strategic Goal Setting for 2025 to Ensure You Don’t Burnout Before the End of the YearBeyond Resolutions: Strategic Goal Setting for 2025 to Ensure You Don’t Burnout Before the End of the YearThe first Monday of the new year is here, and it's time to reset, refocus, and realign for 2025. This episode dives into a fresh approach to goal-setting and planning that avoids burnout and builds sustainable momentum throughout the year. Using the concept of a seasonal cadence and symbiotic goals, this method ensures those big dreams and visions come to life while also meeting the daily demands of life without feeling overwhelmed and burning out.What You’ll Lear...
2025-01-0620 minCowgirls Over Coffee2024: Lost Week Daily Journaling - Day 6Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 6"Happy New Year’s Eve! In this final episode of The Lost Week Journaling Challenge, we tackling the day 6 prompt taking you through an empowering reflection to identify obstacles that stood in the way of your dreams, goals, and contentment in 2024. This process sets the stage for entering 2025 with clarity and intention.Episode Highlights:Day 6 Prompt: Reflect on obstacles:Create a list of 10 obstacles that hindered your goals, dreams, or contentment in 2024.Take a break, then review the list and reflect:How do...
2024-12-3107 minCowgirls Over Coffee2024: Lost Week Daily Journaling - Day 5Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 5"In today’s episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, we're dropping Day 5 of The Lost Week Journaling Challenge. This powerful prompt encourages you to reflect on the environments you're spend time in, and how those spaces impact your mood, productivity, and overall well-being.Episode Highlights:Day 5 Prompt: Evaluate your daily environments:List every environment where you spend time—rooms in your home, workspace, vehicle, barn, or even places like a friend’s house.Rate each environment on a scale of 1 to 5:1 = Draining and harmfu...
2024-12-3008 minCowgirls Over Coffee2024: Lost Week Daily Journaling - Day 4Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 4"In today’s episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, we share the next prompt in our weekly Lost Week reflections, to help you explore and evaluate your beliefs about yourself. This exercise aims to uncover how these beliefs have shaped your experiences in 2024 and prepare you for a more intentional 2025.Episode Highlights:Day 4 Prompt: Reflect on your beliefs:Write down 10 things you believe about yourself. These can be positive, negative, or neutral, relating to any aspect of your identity, strengths, or skills.Review the li...
2024-12-2908 minCowgirls Over Coffee2024: Lost Week Daily Journaling - Day 3Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 3"In today’s episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, we continue our Lost Week Journaling Challenge with a prompt focused on reflecting on the most important relationships in your life. This practice helps you understand how these connections have influenced your 2024 and provides clarity for prioritizing or letting go in the year ahead.Episode Highlights:Day 3 Prompt: Reflect on your relationships:List out the most important relationships in your life—at least ten if possible.Rate each relationship on a scale of 1 to 5 based on h...
2024-12-2808 minCowgirls Over Coffee2024: Lost Week Daily Journaling - Day 2Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 2"Welcome to Day 2 of The Lost Week Journaling Challenge! In this episode, we dive into a practical and reflective prompt to help you analyze a typical day in your life and gain clarity on how your daily routines align with your goals and values.Episode Highlights:Reflecting on a Typical Day: Thea encourages listeners to thoughtfully break down their day, from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed, to better understand their habits and routines.Day 2 Prompt:Write...
2024-12-2710 minCowgirls Over Coffee2024: Lost Week Daily Journaling - Day 1Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 1"Welcome back to Cowgirls Over Coffee! After a holiday hiatus, we're back to guide you through an intentional and reflective close to the year. This episode kicks off The Lost Week Journaling Challenge, a thoughtful practice to reflect on 2024 before setting intentions for 2025.Episode Highlights:Reflecting on 2024: Thea shares the importance of embracing both the challenges and the joys of the past year to cultivate gratitude and clarity moving forward.Journaling Prompt for Day 1: Write down 10 words that describe where you are right now—em...
2024-12-2610 minCowgirls Over Coffee52. November Whiplash: Transitioning from Fall Goals to Holiday BalanceAs the holiday season is set to kick into high gear, we’re taking a beat to discuss the whirlwind that is November, as the steadier routine that supports our goals in the Fall comes face-to-face with the start of the holiday hustle.During this week’s conversation, Meg Scales and I discuss how to embrace the shift with deliberate planning and prioritization, align with the organic cadence of the season, and mitigate burnout and overwhelm. We highlight our strategy for balancing the drive to accomplish big goals with the need to create meaningful, joyful holiday experiences. Toge...
2024-11-0422 minCowgirls Over Coffee51. How to Prioritize Yourself while Balancing a High-Demand LifestyleToday's conversation is actually a throwback that we felt needed a quick replay before fully shifting into the holiday season. I'm sitting down with Meg Scales to dive into the tough yet essential topic of self-prioritization in high-demand lifestyles. Whether you're balancing ranch life, a growing business, a family, or (most likely!) all of the above - you know that "putting yourself first" isn't as easy as it sounds.In this episode, Meg and I break down what prioritizing yourself really looks like in the midst of chaos, stress, and competing demands. Together, we get honest about...
2024-10-2829 minCowgirls Over Coffee50. Exploring Fear: Why It’s More Complex Than Just 'Feeling It and Moving On'In this episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, Lana Wilkes and I are tackling the subject of fear, not with a specific one-size-fits-all strategy to overcome it, but with an open conversation that invites reflection. As we dive into the different ways fear shows up in life, from the rational (like rattlesnakes) to the intangible (fear of failure), we explore how fear informs our actions, beliefs, and even our limiting behaviors.This episode isn't intended to provide you with a 5-step plan to crush your fears; it's about starting the conversation. We encourage you to think deeply about...
2024-10-2126 minCowgirls Over Coffee49. Empowering Rural Women: Amanda Radke on Advocacy, Family, and RanchingIn this episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, I have a no-BS conversation with Amanda Radke - a rancher, mother of four, and independent businesswoman - about the real challenges of balancing family, business, and life on the ranch. This isn't your basic chat about finding balance; it's a raw, unfiltered look at what it takes to juggle multiple roles without losing your sanity. Amanda shares how she manages her cattle business, fights for property rights, and stays present with her kids, all while navigating the constant demands of ranch life. We dig into the hard truth about...
2024-10-1441 min
The Heart of Rural AmericaCowgirls Over Coffee with Thea LarsenShe's the founder of Cowgirls Over Coffee, a group where conversations center around the intersection of homemaking and ambitions. Nebraska ranch mom, Thea Larsen, helps women navigate their days when life gets western. Tune into this conversation where we discuss seasons of life, and moving from progress to presence as the holiday season draws near. Plus, stay tuned for Amanda's guest appearance on Thea's podcast airing next week, where we discuss balancing it all as working ranch moms.Cowgirls Over Coffee: https://www.cowgirlsovercoffee.comPresented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real...
2024-10-0940 minCowgirls Over Coffee48. How to Develop Discipline as a Skill (And Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect)In this episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, we're having an honest conversation about a topic every high-achieving woman needs to tackle: discipline. We all know that feeling of knowing exactly what you need to do but struggling to get it done or being so disciplined that it's actually working against you. Today, we're stripping back the layers and getting curious about what discipline truly means, why it's not about being perfect, and how you can build it as a skill rather than treating it like a fixed part of your identity.Together with Meg Scales, we break...
2024-10-0728 minCowgirls Over Coffee47. From Burnout Back to Balance: 5 Core Practices to Reclaim the SeasonWe made it through September! As we go through this transitional time of year, I want you to be ready for the holiday season and soak in all the joy. Let's finish this year strong in your purpose! September is a prime month for burnout because we're coming off of the chaos of summer and gearing up for the winter season. I hit a wall in September, so I wanted to share five core practices I have used to refuel the tank and overcome burnout, such as writing a triggering journal and focusing on core care. ...
2024-09-3028 minCowgirls Over Coffee46. How Stories Shape Rural Women Entrepreneurs: A Conversation with Trailblazher MagazineI’m excited to have two incredible women on today’s episode. Jan and Erin Johnson, founders of Trailblazher magazine, join us for a conversation about their mission, storytelling, and fostering connection. The mom and daughter team share how they combined their writing, research, and design skills to dream up and create their keepsake magazine. With their sixteenth issue just being launched for fall, we’ll learn how Trailblazher magazine is all about the connection, collaboration, and community between rural women. Their publication is filled with women sharing their stories that are filled with inspiration. You can also fi...
2024-09-2346 minCowgirls Over Coffee45. From Ashes to Action: A Raw Look at Crisis, Community, and ConnectionPlease be aware this episode could be triggering for those who have experienced trauma with fire or loss. In today’s episode, Meg Scales is back recounting her recent harrowing experience with the House Draw Fire, which affected her community in Wyoming. This wildfire, ignited by lightning, caused extensive damage to ranches and farms. Today, Meg shares what she saw, felt, and went through with her husband and friends as they raced to fight the fire, save their livestock, and protect their homes.With a life-altering experience like this, we wanted to reflect on the pow...
2024-09-1632 min
Middelmådige mødre08. Thea KlingenbergVi er så heldige at vi har hatt besøk av Thea Klingenberg fra den populære podcasten Foreldrerådet. Hun er podcaster, radiodame, business woman og middelmådig mamma. I tillegg har hun mann, katt, bonusbarn, høner, og et arsenal av lavterskelråd som selv vi klarer å følge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-1146 minCowgirls Over Coffee44. Fall into Easy Meal Planning: Simplifying Supper with Kaylee StevieI can’t think of any better September discussion than to talk about meals in your fall routine. In today’s episode, Kaylee Stevie joins me for a conversation about meal planning. I am personally not great at it, and I wanted to bring Kaylee on to help with tips for prepping and planning your meals. Kaylee homeschools and helps manage her and her husband’s direct-to-consumer beef sales business. She taught herself how to cook and started posting her creations on Instagram. She wants to help take the guesswork out of meal planning and offers a monthly...
2024-09-0937 minCowgirls Over Coffee43. Why Fall Routines Matter: Setting Your Family Up for SuccessWelcome to September! In today’s episode, Lana Wilkes (Cowgirls Over Coffee Community Manager) is back with us! Join the conversation as we talk about transitioning into fall routines. Valuing the power of a routine is important. Routines help provide productivity, they’re constructive, and they’re comforting. Find your routine to be a safe space that helps you reach your goals. In this episode, Lana and I both share the fall routines we’ve put in place to help us focus on things we want to accomplish. We all have to find what works for us based on...
2024-09-0234 minCowgirls Over Coffee42. Figuring It Out Is OverratedIn today's episode, I'm talking about the idea we have to figure it all out. While it's impossible to always figure everything out, I share some things I think I have figured out. I'll dive into how meaningful connections are, how cultivating consistency is key in life, and how important YOU are to you. Connection is your responsibility; how are you achieving connections in your life? I'm sharing a few studies about how keeping consistent routines helps to increase happiness. What is keeping you from being consistent? What is the fuel in your tank? What is motivating...
2024-08-2646 minCowgirls Over Coffee41. August Transitions: Optimize Your Environment for Fall's Busy SeasonI hope August has been treating you kindly so far! In today's episode, I'm talking about something that is top-of-mind for me right now. I've dedicated the month of August to transitioning. For me and our methodology inside the membership, fall is a season of progress. September can be a time for burnout and checking in with yourself.This is an action-oriented episode today. We're taking inventory of our environments and collecting data so we can make the next best decision. I'll guide you through an exercise that asks you to list ten spaces you spend the...
2024-08-1932 minCowgirls Over Coffee40. Need a Reset? I've Got You!It's time for a reset! It's August, and we're coming off a great summer and transitioning into a new season. In today's episode, I'm walking you through a reset you can develop into a ritual. The exercises I share in this episode come from our Ready.Set.Reset Workbook (linked below). The purpose of this reset is to get you out of survival, stress, overwhelm, and anxiety and get you into action. This reset helps set the tone for when you're ready to map out your month. We'll work on how you want to feel, the things y...
2024-08-1232 minCowgirls Over Coffee39. Balancing Goals in Business, Farming & Family with Lexi WrightToday's conversation is fitting as it will help us all as we go into a new season. My friend Lexi Wright is here to talk about balancing goals in business, farming, and family. Lexi has her own marketing agency, Back Pocket Social, a podcast called Farming on Purpose, and a new farm with a long list of needed projects. Lexi dives into the strategies that have changed her mindset on goal planning and execution. By cutting time into three sections, she has learned how to restructure and refocus to reach the goals that really matter and let g...
2024-08-0538 minCowgirls Over Coffee38. Lessons from This Summer I’m Taking with Me into FallOn today’s episode, I’m doing some reflection as we near the end of summer and look ahead to the next season. I’m sharing six lessons from this summer that have served me so well that I’m taking them into fall. Some of these things were intentionally cultivated, and some were unintentional, but the work I’ve done this summer on my foundations has me feeling so grounded and prepared to lean into what fall has to offer as I enter my season of progress. Resources & Links:FREE Set the Tone WorkbookLearn more about Cowgi...
2024-07-2928 minCowgirls Over Coffee37. Navigating Your Own Expectations & Saying No... But, YesNobody panic, but we’re almost through July! It’s the perfect time for this powerful conversation I had with Dakota Dawn Johnson in today’s episode. We’re talking about navigating our own expectations, and I want to encourage you to have this same conversation with the people in your life. What are your expectations for yourself?Dakota shares that while she’s always thinking about cowboys, kids, cattle, etc., she has to remind herself that we all have different buckets we’re navigating. She shares a visual of Dusti Crain-Dickerson while Roman Riding and how she’s in cont...
2024-07-2236 minCowgirls Over Coffee36. The Dynamic Nature of Success & AccomplishmentMeg Scales is back for a conversation filled with life updates ranging from hay season and summer chaos to vulnerability about today’s topic. This episode is the next step in the conversation about quitting that we had a few weeks ago on the podcast. We know how we feel about quitting; the next questions are: What do success and accomplishment mean to us? And how have they changed in different seasons of life? Looking back at our younger years, we had different ideas, goals, and capacities of what accomplishment and success looked like, but the...
2024-07-1531 minCowgirls Over Coffee35. Making Peace with What's Not Getting DoneWe talk a lot about doing more of what matters in our planning. We look at what we have the capacity for, and we improve the way we do things. But what we omit during planning is looking at the things not getting done. Today's episode is about finding peace with the things we aren't doing. It's just as important to recognize them as the things we are getting done. I'll cover the two ways we don't get things done: on purpose and off purpose. On purpose is what we are choosing not to do. Th...
2024-07-0828 minCowgirls Over Coffee34. You Think You Know, But You Have No IdeaHappy July! I love the first week of July, and it has me thinking more about using this summer season for priming, taking care of ourselves, being deliberate, and being present. I want us to take this season to set ourselves up for success. One reason I believe we all hit roadblocks in being successful is that we don't take the time to really look at ourselves, at what we're doing, and take inventory of what's going on in our lives. In this episode, I'm sharing tips and prompts to get you focused on figuring ou...
2024-07-0127 minCowgirls Over Coffee33. Pause and BreatheToday’s episode is a little different, but I know you’ll enjoy it! As we are winding down June, I wanted to check in with you and make sure you’re prioritizing the foundation of core care. While it can seem overwhelming to take care of yourself, I encourage you to choose just one thing to work on to improve your well-being. Breathwork is a great practice that will give you intentionality and presence. In this episode, I’m sharing a recorded session with Kelsey Larson, a breathwork expert, held in our Cowgirls Over Coffee me...
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Good 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 minCowgirls Over Coffee32. How Do You Feel About Quitting?Are you ever laying in bed at night thinking you’re ready to quit everything and burn it all down? In today’s episode Meg and I are talking about the ways we quit on ourselves and in our lives. How do we know what to intentionally quit? What things are we quietly quitting? Why does the action of and even the word quitting make us so uncomfortable? This conversation includes all sides of quitting including that it’s okay to not be okay with quitting. The name of the game is balance and today’s episode goes in depth on...
2024-06-1027 minCowgirls Over Coffee31. Speaking of Summer ...Meg and I are back to talk about how we want to go into this summer season with a new mindset. In today’s episode we cover the importance of making a plan for your summer by setting deliberate intentions and realistic expectations. We want to alleviate the grief we can feel as summer slips away and we haven’t accomplished what we had hoped. Meg shares her planning process: instead of looking at what everyone else needs this summer, asking herself what she needs and reverse engineering the plan from there. I share how my summer planning entails sche...
2024-06-0329 minCowgirls Over Coffee30. You Don't Have to Catch UpIn today’s episode I wanted to have a one-on-one conversation with you about an epiphany I had that has alleviated stress and anxiety from my life. It’s a simple strategy, but makes a big impact when we truly believe it: you don’t have to catch up. Start where you’re at and go from there; you don’t have to back track. Think about the time and effort you’ll save if you don’t go backwards and instead dive in where you can and keep going forward. The thought of having to catch up can overwhelm and...
2024-05-2717 minCowgirls Over Coffee29. A Conversation about Sponsorship & Sales Skills with Dakota Dawn JohnsonToday I have Dakota Dawn Johnson sharing all things sales and sponsorships with us. Her definition of the art of selling, “serving others and solving problems” lays the groundwork for this episode. Dakota is the host of the podcast Cowgirl Confessions, works in sales for Ariat, and owns a feeder calf operation with her husband. She has thirty years of experience in sales and sponsorships so she’s sharing her proven strategies for building partnerships. From evaluating your own sales skills and building trust to providing solutions and retaining sponsorships, Dakota shows how putting work into the front end of the...
2024-05-2048 minCowgirls Over Coffee28. Protect Your Time, Energy & Attention with this Simple StrategyToday our conversation dives deep into a strategy we teach in Cowgirls Over Coffee called “The Umbrella Focus”. Lana and I share how using this strategy allows us to manage our priorities that are aligned with how we’re feeling and what is most important. The Umbrella Focus helps us prepare for what’s coming by sorting things into priorities and objectives while alleviating the guilt and shame of things outside of the umbrella that purposefully won’t get done right now. So many things derail us from feeling productive or meeting our expectations on long-term goals because we’re not givin...
2024-05-1329 minCowgirls Over Coffee27. A Podcast About Podcasts with Jill CarrI’m so excited to have Jill Carr, founder of Jill Carr Podcasting, join the conversation today! Jill is my podcast manager and is who helped me launch the Cowgirls Over Coffee podcast last fall. We’re going very meta today on the podcast to talk all about podcasts! Jill shares how she got into the podcasting world, how she helps rural women, and the impact podcasts can have on your listeners and your business. Jill and her husband ranch in the Flint Hills of Kansas with their two little girls. When she's not ranch wife-i...
2024-05-0642 minCowgirls Over Coffee26. A Conversation about Communication with Terryn DrielingToday we have Terryn Drieling, a rural relationship guide and founder of the Good Movement Collective, a coaching program and community for rural women looking for growth and guidance in confidence, self-awareness, and communication. Our ranching/rural lifestyle is unique but has specific challenges as our lives are so integrated with family, friends, and coworkers. That means communication can be an obstacle and something we’ve overlooked culturally and collectively. But it’s the foundation of everything from your ranch operation to your marriage, so how do we get better at communication? Terryn shares her backg...
2024-04-2936 minCowgirls Over Coffee25. A Conversation About Confidence with Kaylee PhillipsOn today’s episode we welcome Kaylee Phillips, a wife and mother of two and owner of Suede + Coy and Glow House. As a stylist, Kaylee started forging her path in fashion when she opened her first business, Tin Wagon Boutique. The lessons she learned owning that business for seven years helped propel her into her fashion label, Suede + Coy, named after her children. When working with her clients, Kaylee focuses on growing their confidence through internal work so the external piece of choosing clothing has a solid foundation to start from. Kaylee will share how finding a personal st...
2024-04-2242 minCowgirls Over Coffee24. Caretaking v. People PleasingWhere is the line between being a caretaker and a people pleaser? On today’s episode Meg is back to build off a recent conversation we had about prioritizing yourself. Meg shares her expectations she puts on herself about being a caretaker for her family. As women, there’s so much awareness around not being a people pleaser that it tends to overshadow the real experience and the value of the caretaker mentality. What drives the caretaker mentality and why can it be different from a people pleaser mentality? Join the conversation with us! Recent Episod...
2024-04-1528 minCowgirls Over Coffee23. A Conversation about Collaborations with Jenn Anderson of LOVleathersWhat makes a really good collab that benefits the makers, influencers, and customers? On today’s episode, we welcome Jenn Anderson from LOVleathers to answer that question! Jenn shares her background in leather working and sewing, and how her western handbag design company came to life. We’ll dive into how collaborations with other businesses and brands can spark inspiration and make an impact in the consumer journey. Jenn explains how including the human aspect of storytelling in a collab sets that experience apart from an average, more transactional collab. You’ll hear why creating a genuine connect...
2024-04-0852 minCowgirls Over Coffee22. My Top 5 Things that are Just Working Right NowHappy April! Let’s kick off another month together. In today’s episode I’ll share five things that are working for me right now in life. These things might seem small or obvious, but I know it’s still helpful to hear and spark ideas. These things I’m doing help me stay organized as well as help me focus my presence and intention in my different roles. Join the conversation by sharing what’s working for you on Instagram! Resources & Links: Learn more about Cowgirls Over Coffee Membership Community Join the Cowgirls Over Coffee M...
2024-04-0128 minCowgirls Over Coffee21. What Does it Even Mean to Prioritize SelfIn a high-demand lifestyle, what does it really look like, functionally, to prioritize ourselves? Join today’s conversation with Meg and me as we explore personal expectations and narratives based on what season of life we’re in. What’s the cost of prioritizing yourself? Where do shame, fear, and blame play a role in putting yourself first? We get told we can’t pour from an empty cup, but it’s hard to wade through the reasons we don’t prioritize ourselves. This episode gets the conversation started. Resources & Links: Learn more about Cowgirls Over...
2024-03-2529 minCowgirls Over Coffee20. Fostering Opportunities Of The West with Jessie JarvisI am excited for today’s conversation with Jessie Jarvis, the founder and driving force behind Of The West sitting down with me. Jessie will share how Of The West, a job platform specifically for western, rural and agricultural industries, was developed and how it connects freelancers, creatives, job seekers and employers. Our conversation covers the wide range of resources that Of The West can provide to help move your own business forward. Jessie will share her personal background and what creating a business in the ranching and western industries is really like, the value of being an up-front co...
2024-03-1843 minCowgirls Over Coffee19. Homekeeping over HousekeepingWe invite you to listen in on a conversation with Lana and I about bringing our home to the forefront of our planning, habits and routines. Usually when we’re thinking about the deliberate action we need to take around improving our lives, we’re focusing on the tactics and strategies around our goals, objectives and daily obligations. However, all of those things directly impacted our home. We can’t dismiss the importance that our environment has on us. So, today we’re talking about HOME-keeping over HOUSE-keeping; and the habits, routines and foundational practices for keeping our home in a way...
2024-03-1134 minCowgirls Over Coffee18. The Spring Sprint: A Season for Intentional Progress on Your Long Term GoalsOn today’s episode, we talk about going into the spring season! To me, March marks the beginning of spring and I like to leverage the power of how we feel in the spring with growth and renewal as a time for creating momentum and progress on goals we set for 2024. So I look at March, April, and May, those 12 weeks, as a spring sprint. I’ll share my process for looking at those long term goals and to use this time to embrace and leverage this spring sprint season towards the progress I want to make.
2024-03-0424 minCowgirls Over Coffee17. There's a Seat at the Table for You if You Like this EpisodeOn today’s episode, I’m excited to have Meg Scales with me. We’re talking all about the Cowgirls Over Coffee Membership. Meg and I talk about the origin of the membership as well as the mechanics and goals behind it. You’ll hear that it doesn’t give a “taking a course” vibe, it’s a process that includes foundational habits and routines, tackling daily demands and making space for long term goals. Overall our goal with the membership community is to achieve more purpose, presence, and balance in pursuit of our goals- whether that’s professionally or personally....
2024-02-2631 minCowgirls Over Coffee16. Fit for the RideOn today’s episode, I’m excited to have Kelly Altschwager of Western Workouts and Carrie Jansen of Blueprint Barrel Racing join me. We’ll talk about the progression of building our fitness and our health and then also our relationships that go into that. You’ll hear how Kelly and Carrie started working together and the positive outcomes of their relationship. Ultimately we talk about how everything is connected and when we make a commitment to ourselves and we invest the time, energy, intention, and money, we can see how integrated all parts of our life can be. T...
2024-02-1943 minCowgirls Over Coffee15. Tall Tales to Help You Reach Your GoalsOn today’s episode, I’m circling back about all that goal stuff I was beating the dead horse about all through January! I feel like this January has been a bit of a slog, so if you feel like you are “behind” and not making the progress you want to make on progress on your goals, resolutions, or intentions for the new year, I thought I’d share this strategy that is impactful and fun. This strategy will help you create momentum and maintain motivation towards the things you want to accomplish this year. This strategy includes how you can le...
2024-02-1215 minCowgirls Over Coffee14. Listen Now if You Need Some Genuine EncouragementOn today’s episode, Lana and I are chatting all about encouragement. We are reflecting back on our experience at Art of the Cowgirl and the exercise of encouragement that we had the opportunity to facilitate and therefore witness genuine encouragement being given and received. We touch on what encouragement means to us and the importance of being vulnerable, authentic, and present when offering support. Resources & Links: Stay up to date with Art of the Cowgirl 2024/2025 Follow Lana on Instagram @small.town.preachers.wife Learn more about Cowgirls Over Coffee Membership Community Join the Cowg...
2024-02-0530 minCowgirls Over Coffee13. February Fatigue: Finding Balance and Beating BurnoutFebruary is a prime time for burnout. So on today’s episode, Lana and I are going to talk about how we can mitigate some of this overwhelm and prepare the best we can as we head into the month of February. We discuss the added stress that comes with the winter months and the need for intentionality in daily life to prevent feeling overwhelmed. The conversation covers the importance of breaking goals into manageable tasks, scheduling restful breaks, and being self-aware to recognize early signs of burnout. Resources & Links: Follow Lana on Instagram @smal...
2024-01-2928 minCowgirls Over Coffee12. Building in AccountabilityIn today’s episode, I’m talking all about the significance of accountability when it comes to achieving your goals. I’m going to share our system on how to create an accountability squad; including how to choose members and establish meeting routines. Having community is KEY when you’re wanting to level up in both your big goals and daily demands! Resources & Links: Accountability Squad PDF download Join us at Art of the Cowgirl Learn more about Cowgirls Over Coffee Membership Community Join the Cowgirls Over Coffee Membership Community waitlist Connect...
2024-01-1531 minCowgirls Over Coffee11. This is Where We Start in 2024Today’s episode is some encouragement to embrace the process of tackling daily demands and focus on mundane tasks as part of your journey to reaching your goals. I’m sharing six specific processes and routines that we need to commit to in 2024 to set us up for success and an intentional life. Resources & Links: Join us at Art of the Cowgirl Episode 10: Do this before you set goals for the New Year Learn more about Cowgirls Over Coffee Membership Community Join the Cowgirls Over Coffee Membership Community waitlist Connect with Th...
2024-01-0823 minCowgirls Over Coffee10. Do this before you set goals for the New YearWelcome back to another episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee - I am so excited to start a new year with you! Today I’m sharing my methodology for planning goals and how vital it is to set clear objectives and milestones. I’m introducing five core foundations for achieving goals: mindset, support & accountability, routines or daily practices, energy, and resource management. As much as I just want to wing it in life, there must be planning and preparation in order to achieve the life I want. Resources & Links: LMNT [affiliate] (My favorite is the Citrus...
2024-01-0153 minCowgirls Over Coffee9. The Lost Week: A Year End Journaling ChallengeI know the last week of the year can be overwhelming, overstimulating, and confusing. But I don't want you to skip the work of staying present through the end of 2023! In this episode, I’m introducing the Lost Week Journaling Challenge where we can reflect on the past year before rushing into setting goals for the new year. I’m going to talk through each of the prompts within the journaling challenge in this episode with the hope that we can evaluate our current state, relationships, beliefs, obstacles, and so much more. Resources & Links: FREE 1...
2023-12-2522 minCowgirls Over Coffee8. Photo Taking Tips from the Pros for this Holiday SeasonOn today’s episode, I have special guests Danja Barber, Brooke Juma Ehlers, and Lyndsey Garber, and we’re talking all about photography during the holiday season! These professional photographers are with me today to share their tips on capturing authentic moments, creating a relaxed atmosphere, and using editing apps to enhance photos. They also provide advice on outdoor and indoor photography, taking photos in a barn setting, and the importance of printing photos. Ultimately, remember to be present during the holiday season and capture memories with your loved ones! Resources & Links: Unscripted app Adobe...
2023-12-1852 minCowgirls Over Coffee7. More Consistent Content with Less Consistent StressIn today’s episode, I am joined by Michelle Mensing and we’re talking all about how to create more consistent content but with less stress and distraction. You’ll learn how to capture moments of inspiration (to use for moments with lack of inspiration!), the benefits of stock photos (and all about her membership!), and tips on getting a bank of valuable b-roll. If you’re a content creator that wants to show up more consistently, while also staying present in your life, this episode is for you! Resources & Links: Check out Michelle’s stock phot...
2023-12-1143 minCowgirls Over Coffee6. The One Where We Had a Bad DayIn today’s episode, I am joined again by my bestie Meg. We’re chatting about the challenges of balancing daily life with personal goals and staying true to one’s purpose. We’re exploring the concept of doing more of what truly matters and the duality of experiencing both suffering and joy. We also talk about the importance of self-reflection, the process of discovering what matters, and how vital it is to process our emotions. Resources & Links: The Empath's Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People book and audible [affiliate link] Follow Meg on Instagr...
2023-12-0428 minCowgirls Over Coffee5. Ditch the Guilt About Your PhoneOn today’s episode, my good friend Lana and I are talking all about how to ditch the guilt about your phone. We want you to be present in your life instead of feeling like you’re always missing something. So how do we make sure we ARE being present? One of the biggest things that has come up so often in the Cowgirls Over Coffee membership is the distraction of our phones. However, instead of feeling like we need to completely throw our phones in the trash, we’re talking about how to utilize our phones as an amazin...
2023-11-2733 minCowgirls Over Coffee4. Leveraging Gratitude to Create ConsistencyIf you’re listening to this episode in real-time, we’re in the middle of November, which means we have gratitude and thankfulness top of mind (or at least I hope you do!). So in today’s episode, I’m going to share how gratitude can actually help us be more consistent. There are so many benefits of practicing gratitude, and I hope today’s content provides a new way of looking at gratitude and consistency and how it affects our lives for the better. Resources & Links: Atomic Habits by James Clear [affiliate link] Learn more a...
2023-11-2024 minCowgirls Over Coffee3. Tips for All the Thanksgiving ThingsOn today’s episode, I have special guests, Meghan Gates and Lana Wilkes to chat about tips for all the Thanksgiving things. The conversation touches on a wide range of aspects of the holiday from the importance of planning, asking for help when needed, and focusing on gratitude and mental well-being. Tune in for this round-table conversation with friends sharing our unique approaches and tips to savor the holidays! In this episode, we cover: Holding boundaries and protecting our brainspace and mental health How we are each ultimately responsible for our experience and we are in...
2023-11-1354 minCowgirls Over Coffee2. First Steps Towards Creating More ConsistencyWhen I think about my own life and experiences, as well as what I’ve seen in the Cowgirls Over Coffee membership, cultivating consistency is a common struggle. So in today’s episode, I’m sharing the importance of consistency, what’s standing in our way of being consistent, and the first steps towards creating more consistency. In this episode, we cover: Common misconceptions about consistency and why it can feel so hard How the payoff is cumulative with consistency The value of changing our perspective to respect and care for the boring details so we can ma...
2023-11-1324 minCowgirls Over Coffee1. A Conversation about Cultivating Friendship & Self-Awareness Between Two BestiesWelcome to the first episode of the Cowgirls Over Coffee podcast! When thinking about what the first episode of the podcast should be, I thought we should take it way back to where Cowgirls Over Coffee began. And that is Meg and I’s friendship. We’re going to talk about cultivating friendships, being grounded and purposeful, and the evolution of our relationship. I want to welcome you to sit down at our table as we share our thoughts, where we’ve been, and where we’re going with the conversations to come. In thi...
2023-11-1342 minCowgirls Over CoffeeWelcome to Cowgirls Over Coffee!The truth of the matter is there’s nothing you’re missing. There’s no hack, strategy, system or secret that you just haven’t figured out. There’s only the dynamic process of discovering what matters for you and what doesn’t, what works for you and what doesn’t. I certainly don’t have it all figured out yet! And, that’s what this podcast is all about. Welcome to Cowgirls Over Coffee with Thea Larsen! The podcast where I take you along on my mission to encourage and equip women with that cowgirl grit and determination...
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