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Buying and BeyondS5 E10: Building a career in Buying with Lucy Smith, Senior Buyer for Womenswear and Accessories for JigsawIn this episode, we’re joined by Lucy Smith, Senior Buyer for Womenswear and Accessories at Jigsaw. It’s a nostalgic one as we all began our buying careers together on the bags team at Accessorize a real full-circle moment for us ex-Accessorize girls!Lucy walks us through her journey into buying, from her early love of fashion (inspired, of course, by Rachel from Friends lol), to studying Fashion Management and Marketing, and finding her true passion in product development. She shares candid insights from her early days, including a wonky-label incident, a lesson that made her loya...2025-07-231h 07
Your Marketing Big SisterFreelancing Stories ft. Lucy Smith | Your Marketing Big Sister PodcastThis conversation explores the freelancing journey of a marketing professional turned entrepreneur - Lucy Smith. The discussion offers a realistic perspective on freelancing - with its pluses and minuses- as experienced by Lucy as a freelancer, and myself as a business owner.Lucy’s entrepreneurial journey started in the most spectacular manner and the timing was perfect:a viral post kick-started her business and got her the first three clients.the Q4 frenzy meant that founders were trying to supercharge their marketing efforts and results before the year-end and needed extra he...2025-07-1943 min
The Midlife EntrepreneurEP10: Lucy Yeomans, Fashion Tech Entrepreneur, Founder and Co-CEO of DrestTo kick off the second season of The Midlife Entrepreneur Podcast, host Jo welcomes Lucy Yeomans, founder and co-CEO of Drest, the innovative fashion styling app that’s transforming the way we interact with luxury fashion through gaming and technology.They discuss her remarkable career and the innovative fashion styling app that's merging luxury fashion with gamification. From her transformative role as the editor-in-chief at Harper's Bazaar and Net-a-Porter to launching Drest in 2019, Lucy has continually reinvented herself and stayed ahead of industry shifts. Lucy shares the lightbulb moments that led to the creation of Dre...2025-05-0851 min
The IWD406’s PodcastEPS 48 Lucy Smith’s Montana Legacy of Leading with PurposeFrom Flathead to East Africa: Lucy Smith’s Legacy of Leading with Purpose | Episode #48
What happens when humble beginnings, bold leadership, and a global heart for service collide? This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we sit down with Lucy Smith — a trailblazing nonprofit leader whose three-decade legacy stretches from Montana’s Flathead Valley to villages in East Africa and beyond.
Lucy moved to the Flathead in 1989 and quickly became a cornerstone of the region’s nonprofit and philanthropic growth. From her early days as Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers to her pivotal role launching the Flathead...2025-04-171h 32
The Publishing Performance ShowLucy McCarraher of Book Magic AI - The $100,000 Book: The AI-Powered Secret to Writing Your Business Book in Record TimeLucy McCarraher is the Founder of Rethink Press, BookMagic AI, the book-writing app, and the Business Book Awards. She also hosts the ABOO – A Book of One's Own – women writers' network. She is the author of 13 books including three novels, four self-help books and six books on writing books. Lucy mentors non-fiction and fiction authors through planning and writing their books and is the UK's most experienced business book mentor. She recently won a Stevie Award for Women Helping Women in Business; and the Great British Businesswomen's Award for Creative Industries Businesswoman of the Year for her work supporting more...2025-01-2844 min
followHIMVoices of the Restoration 1 • Joseph Smith's Family • Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat • January 13-19 • Come Follow MeDr. Gerrit Dirkmaat explores Joseph Smith’s family and their influence on the Church, the Restoration, and Joseph Smith’s mission in their own words.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDCVOR1French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDCVOR1FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDCVOR1DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDCVOR1PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDCVOR1ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/yPyVXjF1u3sSTANDARD OF TRUTH PODCASThttps://tinyurl.com/StandardPodcastALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.com2025-01-131h 42
A-List ActivistsMaggie SmithMaggie Smith may be best known for her commanding performances on stage and screen, but her impact stretches far beyond her iconic roles. From quietly supporting causes like cancer research and youth theatre programs to using her platform to advocate for women's empowerment and the arts, Maggie’s legacy is one of compassion, resilience, and meaningful activism.Join us, Charlotte and Lucy, as we kick off Season 2 of A-List Activists with a celebration of Dame Maggie Smith's incredible contributions both on and off the stage. We lost a British National Treasure in September and recorded this as a...2024-11-1247 min
The Introverted Misfit Podcast: Connection & Communication with an Awkward, Introverted TwistEscaping a Miserable Career with Lucy Todd, CPCLucy Todd, CPC, is a fellow introvert and career coach, is the coach for folks desperate to start a new career but stuck on what to do next. She knows firsthand that indecision is the enemy of change! So after breaking out of the corporate stress cycle in 2021, she made it her mission to help others do the same. Now a Certified Professional Coach, she started Lucy Todd Coaching to help clients build clarity and confidence, turning “someday” career change plans into ASAP action.In this episode, Lucy and I talk about all things careers and...2024-10-0700 min
Inspiration from the CouchEP 112: What Keep You Up At NightToday’s episode is all about one of our favorite activities—sleep! Join Jamie, Avery, and Lucy as they talk about all things sleep - how much, when, and what gets in the way or good sleep. We share our own preferences, struggles, and a little bit of scientific information. We also provide some practical tips to improve sleep and “stop the struggle” if you’re having trouble sleeping. 2024-08-1532 minInspiration from the CouchEP 110: DreadWhat in your life do you dread? How do you experience dread? What’s the point of dread? How do we make our dread go away? We dive into all these questions in today’s podcast. Jamie, Avery, and Lucy share their own experiences with dread, and we explore the different ways dread can show up (e.g., Avery’s dread is more anxiety based, and Lucy and Jamie’s dread is more like “I don’t wanna do this!”). We explored the overlap among dread, anxiety, and depression. We talk about how dread comes up for clients in our clinical pr...2024-07-1825 min
Let's Talk: Gospel Music GoldLet's Talk: GMG The Gay Sisters Tribute Show•The Gay Sisters of Chicago, Illinois became the top selling singing artists for Savoy Records In
1951, Geraldine, Evelyn and Mildred Gay went from local gospel sensations in Chicago’s Church of God in Christ community to national stardom with the release of the hit single, “God Will Take Care of You”. They travelled the world sharing their style of Gospel Music. Because of their release “God Will Take Care of You” it became a top seller of 1 Million copies; which is the equivalent of a Platinum Album these days. That was unheard of in the 1950’s.
•The Gay family, after moving to Chic...2024-07-1641 min
2 Complicated 4 HistoryThe World in One Mouth: George Washington, Dental History, and the Atlantic Tooth Trade - Lucy Smith, ABDDr. Lynn Price Robbins and Isaac S. Loftus are joined by Lucy Smith to explore the history of dentistry and the evolving meanings that humans have projected onto this part of the body. How were teeth extracted before dentists—and before Novocain? When did “perfect” teeth become so important? And what in the world were George Washington’s dentures made of, if not wood?Please support this podcast by checking out our patreon:www.patreon.com/primarysourcemediaTRANSCRIPT: coming soon OUTLINE:0:00 - Introductions3:23 - Why Teeth?5:20...2024-07-091h 08Inspiration from the CouchEP 109: Parenting with Self-CompassionJamie, Lucy, and Avery have found self-compassion to be incredibly helpful in their own lives and in the lives of their clients. In this episode, we talk specifically about how we use self-compassion as parents. We’ve found self-compassion to be especially useful in parenting situations where we are feeling judgment for ourselves or our kids, during transitions, when we are in conflict or feeling irritable, when we need a break, when we’re making a difficult parenting decision or setting a limit, when we’re feeling regretful about the past or worried about the future, and really whenever we’re...2024-07-0431 minInspiration from the CouchEP 108: Mother-Daughter Relationships with Hilary Truong, MA, LPCAvery, Jamie, and Lucy are so excited to interview mother-daughter relationship expert, Hilary Truong, MA, LPC! Hilary is a leading voice on keeping mothers and daughters in relationship through the teenage years and beyond. Join us as we discuss what people get wrong about the mother-daughter relationship, what moms and daughters most need from each other, the unique pressures we face as moms, and helpful strategies to repair the mother-daughter relationship. Where to find Hilary:www.hilarymae.comwww.instagram.com/hilarymaecohttps://hilarymaeco.samcart.com/products/mother-daughter-conversation-game2024-06-2030 min
Two Broke ChicksSupporting Music & Arts In A Cozzy Lives Crisis ft. Lucy SmithWhy Aussie music festivals are getting cancelled & the #1 way to support local artists when the budget is tight, Triple J’s Lucy Smith joins us to chat all about the Aussie music scene.
Plus, we share how to create your ultimate gig guide, artists to add to your rotation & the future of live music in Australia.
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Follow T...2024-04-2429 minInspiration from the CouchEP 99: EnvyToday, Jamie, Lucy, and Avery discuss the often misunderstood emotion, envy. In short, envy can occur when someone has something or is doing something that you want for yourself! It often involves some sort of social comparison, usually with people who are similar to us in some way. We talk about the difference between envy and jealousy and why envy often feels “worse.” We share our own experiences with envy, a universal emotion, and what happens when we ignore it.. We also explore the upsides of envy and why it’s important to label envy when it crops up.R...2024-02-1528 min
Peter SmithLucy the dirt bike racerIntroducing Lucy's Triumph, a heartwarming children's story that takes you on a thrilling adventure in dirt bike racing. Meet Lucy, a racing motorcycle girl with a dream and racing number 97, who faces the challenge of proving herself in a world dominated by boys. With the help of a trusted friend, Lucy embarks on a daring journey to make her dreams a reality. Join us as we follow Lucy's
journey of determination, friendship, and the exhilarating world of dirt bike racing in this inspiring tale of triumph and breaking barriers.2023-11-0703 min
Veterinary VoicesUnlocking Workplace Harmony: Exploring Personality Profiling with Lucy SmithSend us a textEver dreamed of transforming your workplace into a harmonious, productive haven? Are you eager to understand why you or your colleagues behave the way you do? Get ready as Julie South, Tania Bruce and Extended DISC Certified Practitioner, Lucy Smith chat about how understanding different behavioural styles can (literally!) revolutionise your work environment and boost performance. Imagine a workplace where communication is seamless, stress is well managed, and everyone is in their perfect working environment. Together with L...2023-10-1733 minInspiration from the CouchEP 85: Boosting your Creative Energy in MidlifeJoin Avery, Jamie, & Lucy as they discuss their experiences with creativity in midlife. We share our self-perceptions about our creative abilities (or lack thereof), what gets in the way of creativity, and why creativity is an important part of life. We also talk about the “dark side” of creativity, the relationship between creativity and mental illness, and several strategies to bolster our creative energy in midlife. 2023-08-1728 min
Sustainable EcommerceEP67 - The Keys To Success with Wholesale Platforms with Lucy JeffreyWelcome to Episode 67!
https://sustainable-ecom.com/ep67
Last week we heard the first part of our conversation with Lucy Jeffrey from Bare Kind, and we explored how she communicates impact, which included some really important lessons for all impact-entrepreneurs.
If you haven’t already listened, I recommend you backtrack and listen to that episode first, because it sets us up for today’s show.
But the reason I asked Lucy to join me was that in just 12-18 months, she has been phenomenally successful in driving growth through wholesale channels, bringing on ove...2023-07-3135 minInspiration from the CouchEP 82: Summer VampiresIt’s summer time!!! In today’s episode, Jamie, Lucy, and Avery talk about summer vampires – the experiences and expectations that can suck the joy right out of summer. We talk about the trap of overplanning, under planning, and not being intentional about our time. We share our own experiences with decision fatigue, difficulty remaining present, and having rigid expectations. We then cover tips and tricks to help you have a more enjoyable summer and fend off these summer vampires such as having conversations with the family about expectations before the summer kicks off, allowing everyone to explore their intere...2023-07-0629 minInspiration from the CouchEP 77: Top Truths about Midlife with Sara SmeatonJoin Jamie, Lucy, and Avery as they talk with certified coach (CPCC), Sara Smeaton, about all things midlife! Sara is a badass midlifer who offers one-on-one and group coaching as well as workshops helping women discover their power, purpose, and possibility. We discuss what Sara refers to as our midlife Power YearsTM, in which we have the experience AND the possibility to create the life we want. We also explore six truths about midlife and share our experiences of being in this life stage. This is a great conversation, not to be missed!Links:2023-05-1152 minInspiration from the CouchEP 70: It's ALL the rage!Join the bitchfest in this episode, as Jamie, Lucy & Avery discuss the experiences of irritability, anger, and rage which are common emotions in midlife. We talk about all of the contributing factors during this period of life which can contribute to this hot emotional climate such as hormones, physical shifts, life transitions and stressors, and imbalances in relationships. We discuss messages that women have received regarding the feeling and expression of anger such as women are supposed to be “nice” and anger is “scary and to be feared.” We talk about the variability of irritability and share some of the rece...2023-02-1632 min
Comic Boom - Comics in EducationComic Boom - Episode 7 - Superheroes in the classroom with teacher and writer Mark A SmithSend us a textIn this week's episode Lucy speaks to primary school teacher and writer of Slug Boy Saves the World, Mark A Smith. We discuss Mark's love of all things Marvel and how that passion for comics has influenced his teaching, his writing...and his life in general!Mark A. Smith was born in Dundee, where he works as a primary school teacher. He lives in Fife and spends most of his spare time reading comics and writing stories. . Slugboy Saves the World is his first novel.Links to everything d...2023-02-1533 min
Stand Up To Anxiety103: Reading Roundup: 101 books in 2022In this episode Lucy does a reading roundup of 2022, explaining how she went form reading 20-30 books a year to achieving her Goodreads Challenge goal of 100 in 2022.
Episode show notes: https://lucyjsmith.com/episode103/
Lucy J Smith is a Mental Health Advocate, Author of the Stand Up To Anxiety Bookand creator of the Mental Wellness Club. After her own struggles with severe anxiety, Lucy found ways to understand and manage her anxiety and continues to manage it using personal development, self-care, routines and having an anxiety toolkit.
www.lucyjsmith.com2023-01-2311 minInspiration from the CouchEP 68: Midlife -- Where's the Map?In today’s episode, Lucy, Jamie, and Avery discuss the midlife experience. We explore whether it's an actual crisis or whether it’s more about navigating a lot of transitions. We discuss what differentiates this period of life from other times in life marked by well-defined rituals and a map of sorts. We share our experiences with bodily changes, empty nesting, job and marital changes, care-giving of aging parents, etc. We also talk about the positive sides of being in midlife such as feeling more settled, doing less striving, and having more space for “want to’s” vs. “have to’s.” We t...2023-01-1926 minInspiration from the CouchEP 67: Stories We Tell OurselvesIn this episode, we talk about the stories we tell ourselves. In intimate relationships, it can be incredibly helpful to notice the stories that we tell ourselves and share them with our loved ones. Often, we’ll find that our stories are inaccurate and talking about them can improve communication and trust with our partners. We don’t just tell ourselves stories about other people - we also tell ourselves stories about ourselves! Sometimes these stories can be helpful (ie: I can’t drink caffeine after noon or I’ll be up all night) and sometimes they can limit our expe...2023-01-0527 minInspiration from the CouchEP 63: Expectations (especially Holiday Expectations!)In today’s episode, Jamie, Lucy, and Avery talk about how expectations come up for us in our lives. We notice that expectations can have a negative effect on our daily experiences and can impact special occasions like the holidays. We talk about how expectations can sneak up on us and threaten to “ruin” our experiences. We discuss how expectations feel in our body and some strategies we have found helping in managing our expectations. We talk about the pressure to have the “best holiday ever” and how difficult it can be when the holiday experience doesn’t live up to our ex...2022-11-1026 minInspiration from the CouchEP 62: Comfort ZonesIn today’s episode, Lucy, Jamie, and Avery discuss comfort zones. Comfort zones get some pretty negative press, but great things can happen when we have a comfortable place to land where we can rest and feel secure, confident, and safe. Comfort zones can be, well, comfortable, but they can also become constraining. There are drawbacks to doing things as they have always been done before. Even though it can feel scary at first, pushing ourselves beyond the comfort zone can really be exciting and fun. Because life doesn’t always let us remain in our comfort zones, it is a...2022-10-2722 minInspiration from the CouchEP 61: Likes, follows, & shares --- oh my!In this episode, Jamie, Avery, and Lucy talk about the pros, cons, and boundaries around social media and technology. We briefly discuss our own love/hate relationships with social media and tech. We then explore the pros and cons of this dimension of our lives and how it affects our mental health. We offer suggestions and clues regarding when stricter boundaries around social media and tech might be needed. Lastly, we offer tips and tricks to help us keep our social media and technology usage in check. Do Try This At Home:Set time l...2022-10-1331 minInspiration from the CouchEP 59: Vulnerability HangoversLucy, Jamie, and Avery dive into “vulnerability hangovers,” which is what we experience after putting ourselves out in the world in some way (i.e., after we are vulnerable!). We define the common symptoms, including exhaustion, shame, regret, turtle mode (desire to avoid, withdraw), distraction, overthinking, overanalyzing, tenderness, headache, and insecurity. We explore how this comes up in our clinical work, as well as in our own personal lives. Discussed factors that influence whether or not we have a vulnerability hangover, as well as individual differences in this experience. Lastly, we talk about how to tend to ourselves during thes...2022-09-1526 minInspiration from the CouchEP 58: Let's BeginIn this episode, Jamie, Avery, and Lucy talk about the concept of Beginner’s Mind. We briefly discuss the characteristics of having a beginner’s mind, as well as things that get in the way such as ego, being the expert, comparison-making, and habits. We share some of our most humbling experiences as beginners. We then talk about how a beginner's mind can be helpful in our daily lives and how “not having it all figured out” can create connection and closeness. We also share the importance of asking for help and having a sense of humor about being a beginn...2022-09-0128 minInspiration from the CouchEP 57: The Easy ButtonToday, Jamie, Lucy, and Avery discuss the benefits of taking the easy way out. We talk about how we inadvertently make things more difficult for ourselves by over-analyzing, over-controlling, people-pleasing, over-planning, and simply forgetting that doing less is an option. We also review strategies that have helped us to notice when we are falling into these habits and make different choices instead. Do try this at home:Create/choose a physical reminder to invite more ease into your daily life. Whether it’s an actual easy button, a post-it note on your...2022-08-1831 minLet's Talk: Gospel Music GoldLet's Talk: GMG Tribute to "Little Lucy Smith" Collier•“Little Lucy Smith” Collier the Grand Daughter of Elder Lucy Smith, Founder and Pastor of All Nations Pentecostal Church located in Chicago IL 1918. Little Lucy became the church organist at the age of 12. Her Grandmother saw something in her and decided to send her to study piano and receive music lessons from Roberta Martin.
•Little Lucy became so proficient in music she soon became the pianist for the famed Roberta Martin Singers; where she wrote several of the songs the group recorded. Little Lucy later started her own group the Lucy Smith Singers, where she continued to write mu...2022-08-1646 minInspiration from the CouchEP 56: Summer Vacation StressIn this episode, Jamie, Avery, and Lucy talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of vacationing. We briefly discuss the differences in vacation policy between the U.S. and other countries, share some of our own vacation plans, and talk about all the stressors associated with planning, traveling, and being on vacation. We then talk about post-vacation depression and share tips on how to minimize stress so that you can enjoy your vacation to the fullest, Do Try This At Home:If possible, plan a transition period before and after your vacation so t...2022-08-0430 minInspiration from the CouchEP 55: DialecticsIn today’s episode, Jamie, Avery, and Lucy talk about the concept of “Dialectics,” which is holding two opposite viewpoints that are simultaneously true. This entails leaning heavily into both-and thinking, rather than getting trapped in either-or thinking. We talk through several “dialectical dilemmas,” including: Acceptance (validation) vs change (problem solving)Emotion Mind vs Reasonable Mind (which equals Wise Mind)Rigidity vs flexibilityLie the Fuck Down vs Get the Fuck UpBeing self-less vs prioritizing ourselvesSpeaking truth vs being kindWe also explore some of the factors that make dialectics hard, as well as the benefits of approaching life from a...2022-07-2129 minInspiration from the CouchEP 54: Roe v WadeIn this episode, Jamie, Lucy, and Avery discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade. We focus on strategies to manage the emotional distress that this decision has caused for many of us specifically in regard to politically charged conversations, general empathy and concern for others and the future, and the personal relevance of the decision. We touch on strategies to foster compassion as we each navigate our own response to the decision and our interactions with others. Do try this at home:Know that you are not alone. This is a dis...2022-07-0727 min
Beyond The HashtagTalking neurodiversity, with guest Lucy SmithEpisode Summary:
In this episode of Beyond the Hashtag, we’re talking to Lucy Smith from Inclusive Change. We talk about the work Lucy does to support those who are neurodiverse and the part Social Media plays within her business. We also chat about a photoshop fail from Madonna!
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Connect with our guest, Lu...2022-05-2920 minInspiration from the CouchEP 51: You are not Your JobIn this episode, Jamie, Avery, and Lucy talk about work. We briefly discuss the impact of The Great Resignation on the world of work, share some of our early work histories and what moved us into the world of psychology, and what a “work identity” is. We then talk about the drawbacks of shaping one’s entire identity around career and offer self-reflection questions to help determine whether one is “enmeshed” with career, We also share tips on how to disentangle your self-worth from what you do for work. Do Try This At Home:Fund your t...2022-05-2629 minInspiration from the CouchEp 50: DistractedIn today’s episode Lucy shares about her biggest current struggle: feeling distracted. She asks Avery and Jamie for guidance on how she can intervene to find more peace and presence. We explore how distraction shows up, both for Lucy specifically and for many of us more generally. We talk about potential culprits for distraction, as well as dive into some specific strategies to help settle our brains and nervous systems so we can be more present in the moment. Do Try This at Home: Read Deep Work by Cal Newport, and start setting aside time for...2022-05-1232 minInspiration from the CouchEP 48: Making FriendsIn this episode, Jamie, Avery, and Lucy talk about friendships! We discuss changing trends in our friendship networks over time, why friendships are important for our physical and mental health, and what to do if we are spread too thin. We also share tips on how to develop new friendships and deepen current ones.Do Try This at Home:Do a “friendship inventory” to discover whether you have the bandwidth to take on new friends and to examine whether your current network is healthy and fulfilling. In making new friends, start small. Pay attention to wh...2022-04-1430 min
LUCY LOVESLucy Loves Season 2This week we’re looking back over Season 2 of Lucy Loves. I hope you enjoy this episode of highlights including interviews with the extremely hard-working and incredibly talented fashion designer Savannah Miller, award-winning content creator Louise Boyce, one of Britain’s most influential disabled people Kelly Knox, Premiership rugby and European rugby championship winner Will Fraser, my dearest friend and jewellery designer Lindsay Hunter, London based artist Biba Smith, transformational life coach Lucy Higgins, specialist novelty cake designer Georgia Flower also known as Gigi’s Cakes and entrepreneur and founder of Matchstick Group, Max Parker. Here ar...2022-04-0732 minInspiration from the CouchEP 47: What's SoJamie, Avery, and Lucy are mixing things up for today’s episode! We start with a beautiful reading called What’s So by Werner Erhard. We then offer some journal prompts, and you can pause the podcast to reflect in the moment, or you can hold on to these prompts for later. Finally we discuss our experiences with the nuggets of wisdom from the reading. Feel free to get your journal and a pen ready, so you can take some notes along the way. Journal prompts:What strikes you about the What’s So reading? What interfe...2022-03-3127 min
lABLEd29. with Emily Pomroy - Smith29. With Emily Pomroy – SmithAbout This EpisodeIn this week's episode, we sit down with lABLEd’s Superfan Emily Pomroy Smith. We talk about Ableism and how her experiences as a disabled woman have helped shaped the political beliefs she stands forView the full list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.ukFollow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out moreAbout the Show & how to supportSupport this PodcastLike LABLEd Podcast on FacebookTw...2022-03-311h 40Inspiration from the CouchEP 46: Swimsuit SeasonAvery, Jamie and Lucy get pretty vulnerable in this episode. We each talk about our own experiences with diet culture, self-acceptance, and self-compassion. We review some of our favorite sources of inspiration and information on this topic and talk about a few helpful questions to consider: How much space do thoughts about diet and body size take up in your life? If you were able to clear some of that space, what else would you be thinking about? What do you value? What are your top priorities? At your funeral, what will people remember about you? What do you...2022-03-1727 minInspiration from the CouchEP 45: Less is MoreIn this episode, Jamie, Avery, and Lucy begin our 15-part series on Less is More. Just kidding! We discuss consumption and accumulating vs. decluttering and making do with what we have, the pandemic effects on doing less vs. returning to old, hurried habits/behaviors, overcommitting vs. being intentional about commitments, “luxury fever” and how that affects adults and children, and how to utilize savoring to increase pleasant experiences vs. multi-tasking and wishing for more.Do Try This at Home:Clear space for savoring. Pick one thing to declutter and focus on the essential.Write out your sched...2022-03-0332 min
Brand Tuned - Rounded Business DesignRebranding Rethink Press with Lucy McCarraherLucy McCarraher is an author, publisher, mentor and speaker. She has written 13 books and is co-founder of Rethink Press, which helps entrepreneurs to raise their authority, increase their client base and visibility through writing and publishing books.In this episode, Lucy shares her experience in the recent rebrand of Rethink Press. We also discuss the importance of books, how to approach writing one given that a book is an iconic product. You don't want to undervalue or devalue the experience for readers by writing content that's too promotional. This episode covers:Their process of rebranding Rethink P...2022-02-1833 minInspiration from the CouchEP 44: Taking Sexy BackAvery, Lucy, and Jamie return for a book club episode to close out our series on relationships. We delve into a book called Taking Sexy Back by Alexandra Solomon. We start with an overview of the book, then discuss our comfort with this topic and messages we’ve received about sex throughout our lives. We share our favorite takeaways from the book, including a framework for sexual self-awareness (i.e., making friends with Your Sexy), how we approach sex (i.e., love versus fear; reasons for engaging), sexual desire (i.e., dual control model; responsive vs spontaneous desire), how bo...2022-02-1732 min
LUCY LOVESLucy Loves Biba SmithIn this episode, I’m joined by Biba Smith, a London based artist with a love for colour whose work is a mix of expressionist, abstract and realism and has been displayed in famous art galleries such as The Boomer Gallery in London. I myself am a big fan of colour, creativity and imagination and I love powerful individuals who can help bring people’s dreams to life. This is what has often drawn me to Biba’s work. So much so that I recently bought a piece of her art for my partner’s Christmas present. It wa...2022-02-1728 min
Black Mail PodcastLusia “Lucy” Smith: 1st Woman Drafted By The NBALusia "Lucy" Smith was the first woman to be drafted by the NBA. Listen in to learn more~This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blackmail4u.com/2022/02/01/lusia-lucy-smith-1st-woman-drafted-by-the-nba/2022-02-0601 minBrand Tuned - Rounded Business DesignLucy Werner - Strategy For Creating HypeLucy Werner, author of the books Hype Yourself and Brand Yourself, and founder of The Wern, a PR & design consultancy for startups has over 17-years of PR experience. She is focused on teaching early stage businesses how to do their own publicity without spending a fortune. In this episode, Lucy shares valuable tips on how to develop a strategy for creating hype in line with your brand strategy to promote what you are doing so you make maximum impact. She also shares steps towards building a brand strategy based around your values. We discuss:Strategies for cre...2022-02-0436 minInspiration from the CouchEP 42: Dropping ArmorIn today’s episode, Avery, Jamie, and Lucy explore the armors of expectations, complaints, and demands that show up in relationships. We discuss what makes these armor and how they impact our relationships. We talk about the importance of both identifying what we want and need, as well as being willing to express this to our partners. We then delineate and explore two practices that we can use instead: making requests and creating agreements. Do try this at home: Try using the language of requests and agreements vs. expectations, complaints, and demands. Ask for feedback from your...2022-02-0332 minInspiration from the CouchEP 41: Healthy Relationships, Part 2Today, Lucy, Jamie, and Avery talk about three key and interconnected ingredients for healthy, romantic relationships -- closeness, connection/emotional intimacy, and friendship. We discuss what it means to be close and connected with your partners, the costs of intimacy, and we give pointers on how to strengthen intimacy and friendship in your romantic relationship.Do try this at home:To foster friendship and connection with your partner, touch base with your partner a few times a day by phone, email, or text. It’s best for these interactions to be supportive, friendly, and engaging rather th...2022-01-2732 minInspiration from the CouchEP 40: Healthy Relationships, Part 1In this episode, Jamie, Avery, and Lucy begin our podcast series on relationships. We start by reviewing changes in romantic relationships and how they have evolved across the decades, major reasons individuals divorce, and expectations that are placed on romantic partners. We then explore the love “chapters” in long-term relationships --- early idealization, fall from grace/disillusionment, and committed/authentic love. Lastly, we get personal and share our own love stories and how we’ve navigated these “chapters” of love. Do try this at home:Be mindful and examine the ideas and preconceptions you have about the kind of...2022-01-2032 min
Mormon Book Reviews PodcastInterview of Mark Staker author of Joseph and Lucy Smith's Tunbridge FarmEvangelical Steven Pynakker interviews Mark Staker co-author of "Joseph and Lucy Smith's Tunbridge Farm: An Archaeology and Landscape Study". In this episode we discuss Mark and co-author Donald Enders archaeological expedition of Tunbridge Farm. Joseph and Lucy Smith cleared and farmed the land from 1791-1805. This episode is a bit a of a prelude to an upcoming show in which Mark will reveal the results of a soil study that will indicated what type of pollen it contains. This will enable us to know what type of crops they planted when they farmed it. Mark expects to have the...2022-01-1049 minInspiration from the CouchEP 38: ComfortLight a candle, grab a blanket, and get in your pj’s! In this episode, Jamie, Avery, and Lucy discuss the importance of comfort. We talk about Hygge---the Danish word used to acknowledge a special feeling or moment which involves coziness and comfort. We share what we personally find comforting. We discuss possible downsides to comfort as well as ineffective comfort strategies. We also touch on the topic of “comfort food” and getting outside of one’s “comfort zone.” Do try this at home:Do an inventory on what you find comforting. Give yourself and others permission to...2022-01-0632 minInspiration from the CouchEP 36: WonderToday’s episode begins with Jamie, Lucy, and Avery exploring wonder: instances of wonder, how we experience it in the body, the benefits of wonder, and some of the cultural, personal, and developmental factors that impact our experiences of wonder. We identify 6 facets of wonder: openness, curiosity, bewilderment, hope, connection, and admiration, and we explore how creating “packs” in our lives can help facilitate wonder. Do try this at home: Incorporate time in your week to slow down and be present. Do less to allow space to connect with wonder. Intentionally tap into your 7-year-old self.2021-12-2329 minInspiration from the CouchEP 35: Hustle and BustleIn this episode, Jamie, Avery, and Lucy think back to the holiday season last year and discuss one of the things that we missed most: the “hustle and bustle.” We talk about being intentional in keeping the fun parts of the hustle and bustle this year and dropping the not-so-fun aspects of the holiday rush to preserve our mental health. Do try this at home: Enjoy the hustle and bustle. Let the parts you don’t enjoy go. Incorporate flexibility in your activities.Practice self-compassion during the holidays (and the rest of the year too)The “Not T...2021-12-1626 min
Dress: Fancy: The Podcast About Dressing UpDressing up with... Alex T SmithFrom the makers of DRESS:FANCY podcast comes a new series about the messages and meaning behind what we wear. Host Lucy Clayton is joined by designers, artists, activists, celebrities and members of our listening community to share the secrets of their wardrobes. In each short episode, we’ll meet a particular personality and perspective; revealing that the way we dress tells powerful stories about who we are. Today we’re dressing up with author and illustrator, Alex T Smith! Join us for a conversation about drawing fashion, stolen knitwear and access...2021-12-1015 minInspiration from the CouchEP 34: JoyToday Avery, Jamie, and Lucy talk about all things related to Joy. We explore what, exactly, joy is, how we experience joy, barriers to joy, and opportunities for increasing joy in our lives. To help us better understand this topic, we surveyed people with the following 5 questions: How do you define joy?What are some characteristics of joy? Describe your experiences of joy?What brings you joy in your life?Tell me your most joy filled memory. What interferes with joy?Do try this at home: Intentionally notice joy. Be mindful and aware of things in you...2021-12-0931 minInspiration from the CouchEP 33: Mental Health and the HolidaysFor many people the holiday season is not always the most wonderful time of year. According to a recent survey, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that approximately 24% of people with a diagnosed mental illness find that the holidays make their condition “a lot” worse and 40% “somewhat” worse. Join Avery, Jamie, and Lucy in their discussion regarding how and why the holiday season can affect one’s mental health. We discuss how stress can arise from a variety of sources including loneliness, hectic schedules, overstimulation, high expectations, comparison-making, personal grief, economic concerns, separation from and/or conflict with famil...2021-12-0228 minInspiration from the CouchEP 32: TraditionsIn this episode, Jamie, Avery, and Lucy discuss the importance of family traditions. We discuss the characteristics of family traditions (i.e., significance, repetition, and coordination). We talk about the importance of traditions in providing predictability, connection, identity, and as a way to communicate values. We also share how the various types of family rituals/traditions (i.e., connection, love, and community) can be incorporated into our lives and we give examples of our own family traditions. Lastly, we talk about paying attention to the three phases of traditions (i.e., transition, enactment, exit) in order to strengthen family...2021-11-2529 minInspiration from the CouchEP 31: Intentional Holiday SeasonIt’s time for the holidays! Join Lucy, Avery, and Jamie as we kick off our holiday series with an episode on how to create an intentional holiday season. We explore common problems and complaints about the holidays, identifying factors that detract from a more peaceful and meaningful experience. We discuss how to be more intentional this holiday season, as well as the practice of being curious about what lights us up, what depletes up, and what we want to change to better align with our intentions. We then explore how to increase peace and ease while decreasing exhaustion an...2021-11-1829 minInspiration from the CouchEP 29: Embrace Naked RealityIn today’s episode we discuss the concept, Embrace Naked Reality, from the book, Being of Power by Baron Baptiste. Embracing naked reality refers to challenging the meaning making that we continuously do. Experiences that we have on a daily basis don’t really have an emotional charge to them --- it’s the meaning or the stories that we give to events or interactions that create that emotional charge. Jamie, Lucy, and Avery share their own examples of emotionally charged interpretations/stories vs. the “naked reality” of each situation. We explore what it feels like to practice taking off the fi...2021-11-0426 minInspiration from the CouchEP 27: Be a YesToday’s episode marks the beginning of a four-part series. In this installment, we do a deep dive into one of the topics that we found to be most helpful and relevant in the book Being of Power by Baron Baptiste. Avery, Lucy, and Jamie explore “Being a Yes” or “being confident in your ability to turn difficulty into possibility.” We talk about what can get in the way of “being a yes” and focus on a step-by-step strategy to "Be a Yes."Note: No prior reading/knowledge of this book is required to enjoy and benefit from this epis...2021-10-2129 minInspiration from the CouchEP 26: Perfectionism, Take 2In this episode, Jamie, Avery, and Lucy continue their discussion on perfectionism, which often stems from the belief that we are not enough or not worthy. We discuss conditional statements for worth that implicate perfectionism and explore all the sneaky ways that perfectionism can appear in our lives including school, work, parenting, intimate relationships, our environment, and physical appearance. We then offer several strategies to combat perfectionism. Do try this at home:Make a cost/benefit analysis of perfectionistic behaviors and prioritize. Let ourselves experiment.Be aware of your self-talk and your tendencies. Do you use wo...2021-10-1431 minInspiration from the CouchEP 24: Treatment SeekingIn this episode, Lucy, Jamie, and Avery talk about the mental health field and the process of seeking professional support. We discuss signs of when we might need outside assistance, and we differentiate professional support from friendship. We share about the mental health landscape: types of providers, levels of care, and types of interventions found on an outpatient basis. We demystify the process of choosing and getting settled in with a therapist, and we also examine investment in and barriers to treatment. Lastly, we debunk common myths about seeking professional support. Do try this at ho...2021-09-3031 minInspiration from the CouchEP 23: PerfectionismIn today’s episode, Avery, Lucy, and Jamie discuss perfectionism---the need to appear or be perfect. We discuss the various ways that perfectionism manifests as a trait and in behaviors, share some of our own tendencies towards perfectionism, provide examples of perfectionism across the lifespan and in various activities, and discuss the downfalls and mental health consequences of perfectionism. Do try this at home:Be intentional about doing an activity “half-assed.” Practice engaging in activities for joy and connection.Try new things and have a “beginner’s mindset” stance.2021-09-2330 minInspiration from the CouchEP 22: Don't be an AssholeMost of us are in easy agreement that we should refrain from being assholes to others, yet we often speak to ourselves in harsh, critical, and self-aggressive ways. In today’s episode, Jamie, Avery, and Lucy explore the ways that people (including us!) are assholes to themselves, both overtly and subconsciously. We talk about how we often speak to ourselves so differently than we would speak to a friend or even a stranger. We identify various Inner Voices: The Critic, The Excuse Maker, The Victim, The Worrier, The Caretaker, and The Enforcer. We describe each of these and examine ho...2021-09-1628 minInspiration from the CouchEP 21: Cognitive LoadIn today’s episode, Avery, Lucy, and Jamie talk about Cognitive Load. Cognitive load refers to the cognitive energy associated with planning and managing tasks. We talk about our own experiences with cognitive load and offer some validation that the cognitive load of various roles can become quite heavy and overwhelming at times. Next, we discuss how we assess for cognitive load and attempt to distribute it in an equitable way. We end this episode with a discussion of strategies to cope with burnout and ways we can access support from others. Do try this at home:How...2021-09-0928 min
Patrick Smith"THE MONSTER" by Lucy Schwartz and Patrick Smith"The Monster" is a musically narrated, whimsical animation featuring "Phillip the Monster", a collaboration with Singer Songwriter Lucy Schwartz and Animator Patrick Smith.
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Score by Lucy Schwartz and David Schwrartz
Recording Engineer Scott Shepard
Color by Jennifer Yoo
2021-09-0602 minInspiration from the CouchEP 20: The Art of GatheringIn today’s episode, Avery, Lucy, and Jamie talk about The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker. We discuss different topics that are brought up in the book such as the importance of clearly identifying the purpose of why we gather and being intentional about who we include in certain gatherings, where we host them, and how we show up as hosts. As we review the book, we talk about some of our own gatherings and different ways that this book might inspire our future gatherings. Note: No prior reading/knowledge of this book is required to enjo...2021-09-0230 minInspiration from the CouchEP 19: NostalgiaIn today’s episode, Avery, Lucy, and Jamie discuss nostalgia---the sentimentality for the past, typically for a particular period or place with positive associations. We explore the purpose, pros, and cons of nostalgia, share some of our own nostalgic memories, discuss how nostalgia gets triggered through music, fragrance, and mood states, talk about “retro” things, and discuss how nostalgia can be used as a positive coping tool for self and others.Do try this at home:Try out intentionally using nostalgia to shift your mood.Be mindful of the joy and sadness associated with nostalgia.If you fi...2021-08-2627 minInspiration from the CouchEP 18: ChangeIn episode 18, Lucy, Avery, and Jamie focus on change, specifically on how to cope with life transitions and changing circumstances in our lives (including both “positive” and “negative” change). We identify some common sources of change, share about our own experiences with and responses to change, and discuss resistance to change. We also explore our favorite strategies for coping with change.Do try this at home:Have compassion for yourself and nurture yourself with good self-care. (Care for yourself as you would care for someone else.)Be mindful of your self-talk. “I am, I can, I will, I do...2021-08-1929 minInspiration from the CouchEP 17: GratitudeIn this episode, Jamie, Avery, and Lucy talk about gratitude! We discuss what gratitude entails, why it matters, and benefits of gratitude (physically, emotionally, and socially). We also talk about what gets in the way of gratitude, share personal examples of who and what we’re grateful for, talk about disingenuous gratitude, explore the influences of media and consumerism on gratitude, and discuss ways to incorporate more gratitude practices into our lives. Lastly, we encourage our listeners to engage in the #fuckingthankful challenge with us! Do try this at home: Ask yourself, “What is there...2021-08-1229 min
The Content ByteLucy Kippist on lessons learned from working with small businessesFreelancers are essentially small businesses - even if we don't typically think of ourselves that way. And this episode with journalist and community manager Lucy Kippist, sheds so much light on being a small business AND working with other small businesses. We chat to Lucy about: Tips she learned from successful business owners Mistakes we commonly make along the freelance journey The differences between men and women business owners Getting customers / clients, and building a community How writers can add value to small business owners The productivity tips and systems that work for her And much more!2021-08-0839 minInspiration from the CouchEP 16: Speaking TruthIn today’s episode, Avery, Lucy, and Jamie talk about speaking the truth. We start our conversation by talking about what happens to us physically and emotionally when we don’t tell the truth. Even small seemingly insignificant lies can impact how we feel about ourselves and how we show up in our relationships with others, but the desire to please or keep the peace can interfere with telling the truth. We talk about how we determine when truth needs to be spoken in our own lives and how truth can be spoken in a direct and compassionate way. ...2021-08-0529 minInspiration from the CouchEP 14: AgingIn this episode, Jamie, Avery, and Lucy talk about getting older! We reflect on what it’s been like for us personally as we go through our middle age stage of life---physically, emotionally, and socially. We discuss society’s view of aging including some of the negative stereotypes associated with aging and how many of us have internalized negative messages about aging. We also explore resistance to aging versus embracing aging, and share our own fears and excitement about getting older. Do try this at home:Be mindful of what we want for ourselves as we...2021-07-2227 minInspiration from the CouchEP 13: CompassionCompassion (and more specifically self-compassion) is THE Secret Sauce in thriving and in living with peace and ease. Join Lucy, Jamie, and Avery as we talk about why compassion is so important, our experiences with compassion, barriers to compassion, and how we can practice integrating self-compassion into our lives. In this episode we discuss:What is compassion? And what is the opposite of compassion? (Spoiler alert: the opposite of compassion is self-judgment/self-aggression!)Principles of compassionOur experiences with compassionBarriers to self-compassionPractices that facilitate compassion Do try this at home:Try a “...2021-07-1529 minInspiration from the CouchEP 10: UntamedOur second book club episode is on Untamed by Glennon Doyle. In this episode, Lucy, Jamie, and Avery explore Glennon’s 4 Keys to Freedom: 1) Feel it All, 2) Be Still and Know, 3) Dare to Imagine, and 4) Build and Burn. We also highlight our favorite nuggets of wisdom about parenting that Glennon shares in Untamed. Note: No prior reading/knowledge of this book is required to enjoy and benefit from this episode. In this episode we discuss:Key 1: Feel it All {Pain vs suffering; how we avoid our feelings; how to befriend our feelings}Key 2: Be Stil...2021-06-2427 minInspiration from the CouchEP 9: Asking for SupportIn today’s episode, Avery, Jamie, and Lucy talk about accessing support. We sometimes get the message that we should be able to do everything on our own, but we all need help sometimes. We talk about how it feels to ask for help, the barriers to asking for help, and the benefits of giving and receiving support. In this episode we discuss:What happens when we don’t ask for help and how asking for help can impact our relationshipsHow it feels to ask for help and what gets in the way of asking for help...2021-06-1725 minInspiration from the CouchEP 8: Saying NoIn today’s episode, Jamie, Lucy, and Avery discuss the importance and difficulties of saying no. We explore how to make more room in our lives for things that truly matter by saying one of the bravest words---no. We share anecdotes of our own struggles and successes in this area, review a “personal bill of rights” which provides rationale for saying no, and role play assertive and not so assertive ways of saying no.In this episode we discuss: How we have the right to say no to harmful, hurtful, or toxic things and relationships, as well as...2021-06-1026 min