Cultivate a Good Life

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083: Creating Your Space (with Gabrielle Blair) Mar 18, 2020

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Founder of Design Mom. Genius behind Alt Summit. Mom of 6 kiddos. It’s Gabrielle Blair! She’s our guest on this episode and we talk to her about how to find your space and create your platform. Then we address the sometimes tricky business of dealing with negative followers + feedback, and how to set rules to make it a safe place that will serve you and your community in healthy, positive ways. SPONSOR: Save 15% at [radswim.com](http://radswim.com/) with the code BECKY15. SHOW NOTES: Find Gabrielle at her Design Mom blog [here](https://www.designmom.com/). Learn more about Alt Summit [here](https://altitudesummit.com/). FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

BONUS: Postpartum Depression + Anxiety Mar 13, 2020

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This heart-to-heart conversation with Aubrey and Maren, hosts of the Mamahood podcast and online community, is as honest as it gets. We talk all about being new to motherhood, postpartum depression, and everything in between. Whether you are a new mom, whether you've been there and done that, or whether you know a new mom, this episode is for you. You'll learn how to get the support you need or how to support someone else who may be struggling in the trenches of motherhood. You'll also love to hear how their podcast/online community came to be, how it can help you, and what you can do to help new moms even if you aren't in that stage yourself. FOLLOW OUR GUESTS: @the.mamahood / @anya.project / @aubreygrossen / @marendroubay FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

082: Q&A With Becky Squared — Round 4 Mar 11, 2020

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We’re due for another round of Q&A! We are answering YOUR burning questions in this episode. Topics include: How to get un-stuck, struggles with infertility, favorite travel spots, the evolution of documenting as the kids get older, and more! SPONSOR: Save 10% at [loopycases.com](http://loopycases.com/) with the code **GoodLife10**. SHOW NOTES: Find the Project Life App [here](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/project-life/id915861546). Got a 4th grader? Use him or her to get a [free year pass](https://www.nationalparks.org/our-work/campaigns-initiatives/every-kid-outdoors) to the National Parks. Listen to our episode about autonomy [here](https://beckyhiggins.podiant.co/e/066-understanding-autonomy-37fe55e112fc24/). FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

081: Family Tech University (with Emily Jones) Mar 04, 2020

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Whether we like it or not, technology is here to stay, so how are we teaching our kids how to use it? In this episode, we visit with Emily Jones, founder of Family Tech University, who offers a wealth of information and encouragement to parents who are navigating the waters of technology with their children. She discusses the importance of teaching kids how to strengthen their internal filter relating to technology and how to want to be safe with it. In a loving, not fear-based way, Emily shares many useful nuggets of wisdom that will help you feel empowered as you work with your family to make technology a win for everyone. SPONSOR: Save 10% at [ShineCostmetics.com](http://shinecostmetics.com/) with the code BECKY. SHOW NOTES: Learn more about Family Tech University [here](https://familytechuniversity.com/). Save $10 with the code BECKY10! Follow them on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/familytechuniversity/). FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

080: How Not To Freak Out Feb 26, 2020

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Most of us are guilty of freaking out a little at some point during our parenting journey — or in other life situations. Surely we can do better. But how? In this episode, we share three tangible things you can try today to take yourself from freak out moment to teaching moment. These tips will help you preserve your integrity and help everyone maintain self-respect in all relationships you are in. SPONSOR: Join us for a week at [Movara Fitness Resort](https://movara.com/), January 17-24, 2021, or just drop our name to save $200 off the weekly fee ANYtime you go this year. Bonus perk: You’ll also receive a $50 resort gift card!. Call 1-833-342-1671 to inquire and sign up! SHOW NOTES: Tips to get out of freak out mode: 1. Stop exaggerating what’s actually happening. 2. Acknowledge your weakness. 3. Make statements instead of asking questions. Read more about the study BP mentioned [here](https://www.businessinsider.com/harvard-research-says-dont-try-calm-down-when-feel-anxious-2019-9). “Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved.” —Thomas S. Monson FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

079: Understanding Sexual Development (with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife) Feb 19, 2020

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In this bonus episode with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, we talk about how to teach our children about sexual development in a healthy way and how to teach them about sexuality in a way that helps them move closer to their long-term goals and to be true to themselves. We discuss how NOT to shame them and what to do if we’ve overreacted to certain behaviors in the past. As you listen, we hope you’ll feel more confident and empowered as you have positive discussions with your children instead of approaching their questions and decisions with fear. SHOW NOTES: We recommend listening to Episode 078 before this one. Find Jennifer’s website (podcasts, events, classes, etc.) [here](http://www.finlayson-fife.com/) and you can find her on instagram — @finlaysonfife. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

078: Understanding Desire (with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife) Feb 19, 2020

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Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is our guest for this episode, and we’re talking about desire and how desire plays into many areas of our life, including one’s sexuality. We also touch on analyzing what we might resent and how that affects us in SO MANY areas of our life! Grab a notebook, take notes, and be ready to think deeply as we talk to Dr. Fife. And be sure to catch our bonus — Episode 079. We gather more insights from Dr. Fife, and specifically how to talk with our kids about these sensitive topics. SPONSOR: Save 10% at [jutmade.com](http://jutmade.com/) with the code BECKY10. SHOW NOTES: Find Dr. Fife's website (podcasts, events, classes, etc.) [here](http://www.finlayson-fife.com/) and you can find her on instagram — @finlaysonfife. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

077: Document Your Truth Feb 12, 2020

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After you listen to Episode 072 and have more clarity on what identifying your truth looks like, now you’re ready to learn how to DOCUMENT those truths! We share several specific things you can write down that you wholeheartedly believe in, then you can better act on those beliefs and put them into motion in your life. SPONSOR: Save 20% at [beddys.com](http://beddys.com/) with the code BECKY20. **SHOW NOTES:** Six things to document: 1) Truths 2) Affirmations or identity statements (ideas for categories: relationships, work, money, spirituality, health, home, & balance) 3) Choices 4) Proclamation (declaration, anthem, mission statement, etc.) 5) Values Listen to Episode 072 [here](https://beckyhiggins.podiant.co/e/072-identify-your-truth-381f55d783287e/). FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

076: Everyday Anxiety (with Rachel Nielson) Feb 10, 2020

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We had a fantastic conversation with our friend and fellow podcaster, Rachel Nielson of the “3 in 30: Takeaways for Moms” podcast. Rachel has been a guest on our podcast (see Episode 055) and this time we were HER guests! We loved the conversation so much that we’re publishing here as a bonus episode. We share some insights from our own personal experiences with anxiety that we hope will be helpful, whether you personally relate … or perhaps the insights will help you understand those around you who might be faced with this kind of challenge. This version of the episode on OUR podcast is unedited. Rachel keeps her podcast episodes pretty close to 30 minutes so some of the content is trimmed out on her podcast. **SHOW NOTES:** Listen to our episode with Rachel [here](https://beckyhiggins.podiant.co/e/055-patience-in-parenting-with-rachel-nielson-37c74bd63178c2/). Listen to our episode about stillness [here](https://beckyhiggins.podiant.co/e/012-stillness-with-hilary-weeks-36dacd9f7319bc/). Find Amy Tenney’s podcast [here](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amy-tenney-yoga-meditation/id1496713373). Listen to the episodes about BH’s anxiety attack [here](https://beckyhiggins.podiant.co/e/037-the-anxiety-attack-that-saved-my-life-part-1-3769c6e358f640/) and [here](https://beckyhiggins.podiant.co/e/038-the-anxiety-attack-that-saved-my-life-part-2-376a9659c8f6dc/). Our collaborative Simple Notebook design that we did with Rachel can be found at [ShopBeckyHiggins.com](http://shopbeckyhiggins.com/). Connect with Rachel: @3in30podcast // [3in30podcast.com](http://3in30podcast.com/) FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

075: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far (Meet BH’s Parents!) Feb 10, 2020

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An interview with my parents?! Heck yes! YOU asked the questions and they are answering them in this special bonus episode. From where they met and where they have served church missions to how they stay connected to their large family and why BH might have been called “Bossy Becky” growing up, we chat about a wide array of topics. And, of course, we wrap up with some good advice from them both and what they have done to cultivate a good life. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

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