Cultivate a Good Life

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143: Letting Go of What People Think (with Lisa Funk) Apr 14, 2021

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Have you ever stopped to think about what holds you back from trying new things? We fully believe in the importance and power of having a creative outlet and also acknowledge that there can be so many outside influences that keep us from exploring those activities. We’re so honored to be joined this week by hand-lettering guru, podcaster, and promoter of mindful creativity, Lisa Funk, as we discuss the benefits of incorporating creativity into our daily routine. Lisa shares so much inspiration and encouragement for how we can let go of the perception of other people’s expectations and invite more creativity back into our lives. SPONSOR: Sign up for the FREE online mini course “My Modern Story” at [https://classroom.beckyhiggins.com/](https://classroom.beckyhiggins.com/). SHOW NOTES: Listen to Episode 114: Cultivating Better Connection with Brooke Romney [here](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/114-cultivating-better-connection-with-brooke-romney/id1438937435?i=1000493913472). The TED Talk “Leading the Doodle” can be viewed [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDTeRZ4vGYU). Connect with Lisa! Instagram: @handlettereddesign / Facebook: Handlettereddesign / Website: [handlettereddesign.com](http://handlettereddesign.com/) / Podcast: Committed to Create 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!

142: Identifying Your Emotions Apr 07, 2021

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Emotions are good. Emotions serve a purpose. And sometimes emotions can feel overwhelming. In this episode we discuss a few steps to help identify those emotions in order to understand both why we are feeling them and also how we can turn them into tools to propel ourselves forward. You’ll learn how getting curious about your emotions can lead you to a place of peace, inspiration, and positive action. SPONSOR: Use code BECKY at [shinecosmetics.com](http://shinecosmetics.com/) for 10% off your order. Visit before the end of April 9 and use code BECKY to save 20%! SHOW NOTES: Becky P. shared the following roadmap for identifying and working through your emotions: 1. Get curious. 2. Listen and articulate what you are feeling to help take the fear out of it. 3. Identify your emotions. Visit [https://www.paulekman.com/universal-emotions/](https://www.paulekman.com/universal-emotions/) to learn more about the six core emotions. 4. Recognize the duality in emotion. 5. Let that emotion inspire you, prepare you, teach you and guide you. 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!

141: Take Ownership of Your Life (with Richie Norton) Mar 31, 2021

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We all have dreams – but we don’t always know how to accomplish them. Powerhouse author, speaker, and serial entrepreneur, Richie Norton, joins us for an insightful and inspiring conversation about how you can take better ownership of your life! Richie shares his profound perspective on everything from debunking myths around what “balance” in life even is, to turning tragedies into triumphs, to how we frame our thoughts around failure. You will feel inspired to reexamine your goals and you will be empowered to better prioritize your time based on where you want your focus to be … ultimately leading to those dreams becoming a REALITY! SPONSOR: To apply for Clarity Coaching head to [beckyproudfit.com](https://beckyproudfit.com/) and click on “Clarity Coaching”. SHOW NOTES: Check out Richie’s books – “The Power of Starting Something Stupid” and “Resumes Are Dead and What to Do About It”. Find Richie on Instagram - @richie_norton or online at [richienorton.com](https://richienorton.com/). Be sure to also check out The Richie Norton Show podcast! 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.

140: Christ-Centered Social Media Mar 24, 2021

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For many of us, social media is a very prevalent part of our day-to-day life and it can easily become something that causes more stress than positivity if we are not vigilant about the content we are both consuming and sharing. This episode is a deeply vulnerable and open conversation about how we can bring light to our social media experience and how we can be centered in Christ through our consumption, sharing, commenting, and double-tapping. You will feel inspired about how you can use social media as a tool of discipleship, goodness, and love in a way that is uniquely YOU. SPONSOR: BH Simple Notebooks can be found at [shopbeckyhiggins.com](https://www.shopbeckyhiggins.com/collections/simple-notebooks). We also recently launched 6 BRAND NEW notebook designs exclusively for Deseret Book! These stunning new notebooks can be found at a Desert Book location near you or online at [deseretbook.com](http://deseretbook.com/). We’ve also gathered some of our favorite Desert Book items and you can see them all at [desbook.com/becky](https://deseretbook.com/t/promotions/becky-higgins?utm_source=becky&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=becky-higgins&utm_content=becky-higgins). Be sure to use the code BECKY at checkout for a 10% on select products (notebooks not included). SHOW NOTES: See @realbeckyhiggins’s Instagram post called “10 Ways I Navigate Through the Hard Stuff” [here](https://www.instagram.com/p/CL5qTM1gm4Y/). BH shared the following passages from a book of scripture called the Doctrine & Covenants: D&C 1:23 D&C 3:1-15 D&C 5:21 D&C 6:10 D&C 6:14 D&C 6:33-34 D&C 10:4 D&C 10:34-52 D&C 17:3 D&C 18:38 D&C 19:25 Joseph Smith — History 1:10 Joseph Smith — History 1:33 A few of the Instagram accounts we mentioned because they share their unique gifts and spread light through social media: @dinawakley, @motherhoodmagnified, and @hendywow. For more information about our faith — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — visit [comeuntochrist.org](http://comeuntochrist.org/) or feel to DM either Becky on social media. 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!

139: Curiosity Leads to Connection (with Annie Joy) Mar 17, 2021

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We’re joined this week by the amazing and truly joyful, Annie Joy, as we discuss the magic of getting curious and how it brings connection into our lives. There’s no question that the past year was especially challenging for so many of us with regard to maintaining and developing connections with others. Whether you’re feeling disconnected from yourself or a loved one, or are looking to feel more connected to humanity in general, Annie shares some beautiful and thought-provoking ideas on how to shift your perspective and invite more curiosity and connection into your life. SPONSOR: We know many of you have and use the Project Life and love being able to hold that documenting experience literally in the palm of your hand. We also know that the finishing touch of all the amazing documenting you’re doing is printing those pages. Whether you choose to print those pages in a beautiful photo book (which is so convenient to do directly in the app!) or print the pages individually and utilize the awesome page protectors, albums, and other accessories which we offer at [shop.beckyhiggins.com](https://www.shopbeckyhiggins.com/), we’ve got you covered for all your documenting needs! SHOW NOTES: Three “C”s of Connection: 1 - Curiosity 2 - Compassion 3 - Creation Connect with Annie: @heyanniejoy // [anniejoy.com](https://anniejoy.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!

138: 6 Ways to Connect With Your Teen Mar 10, 2021

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Teenagers can be deeply challenging AND amazing! As parents, sometimes it feels like the years between childhood and adulthood go by in the blink of an eye and the stress of teaching our children all the things in that time period can feel overwhelming. This week Becky P. breaks it down and discusses some specific areas parents can focus on when cultivating a deep and lasting connection with their teens. We’re also grateful to our friend Heidi Stanger for being a part in this conversation as we talk about our role as parents, providing a safe space for our children, and helping them discover their own path. SPONSOR: As proponents of lifelong learning, we are so excited to be offering shorter, bite-sized courses in the BH Classroom. Our newest course, Documenting 101, can be completed in just 45 minutes and is available for only $20! Visit [classroom.beckyhiggins.com](https://classroom.beckyhiggins.com/) to learn more! SHOW NOTES: 6 Areas of Consideration when Connecting with Teens: 1. Vocalization of validating behaviors. Switch the focus from you to them. 2. Stop thinking about characteristics as good or bad. 3. Talk to them like an adult. 4. Encourage them to find their own answers. 5. Stop doing for them what they can do for themselves. 6. Let your kids talk (even if it’s at 2am). Listen to Episode 051: [Kids + Agency (with Merrilee Boyack)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/051-kids-agency-with-merrilee-boyack/id1438937435?i=1000448571229) Becky P.’s Book Recommendations for Teens: 1. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey 2. Automatic Habits by James Clear 3. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz 4. You Don’t Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way by Laya Saul 5. Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations by Alex and Brett Harris 6. The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make by Sean Covey 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!

137: Finding Hope During Hardship (with Wendy Howe) Mar 03, 2021

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We all need hope. In a time when it can be so easy to feel hopeless our dear friend, Wendy Howe, shares her perspective on finding that hope. Wendy reminds us that great tragedy can lead to great hope and can strengthen us in ways we never imagined. We are so grateful to Wendy for sharing her story of pain, loss, healing, and hope and it is our sincere desire that each and every person who listens to this episode feels uplifted, inspired, and supported as they struggle with their own hardships. SPONSOR: Visit [shinecosmetics.com](http://shinecosmetics.com/) and enter code BECKY at checkout to save at least 10% off your order. SHOW NOTES: Check out Episode 007: [Wendy’s Adoption Story: Everything Happens for a Reason](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/007-wendys-adoption-story-everything-happens-for-a-reason/id1438937435?i=1000423340764) to hear another piece of Wendy’s story. Find Wendy on Instagram at @hendywow 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!

136: Through the Lens of Peace Feb 24, 2021

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BH shares her thoughts on how looking at life through the lens of peace can make a meaningful impact on our everyday life and on the lives of those around us. Through heartfelt, transparent, and humorous anecdotes, we explore the benefits of turning our thoughts inward and using the inspiration found there to continue to create and promote peace. We invite you to not just think about the positives peace brings but to also take the time to reflect upon what other “lenses” or aspects you want to incorporate more in your life. SPONSOR: Often we can feel overwhelmed, lost, and not sure what we want out of life. Clarity Coaching with Becky Proudfit can help give you give you the tools to discover what it is you want out of life and then help turn that inspiration into inspired action. Through these coaching sessions Becky will help you dig to the core of what makes you “YOU”, what drives you, and find out what your unique gifts are. Apply for coaching by visiting [www.beckyproudfit.com](http://www.beckyproudfit.com/) and click on “Clarity Coaching”. SHOW NOTES: BH outlines and gives examples of how to feel peace in all areas of our lives such as parenting, marriage, work, relationships, documenting, our homes, and mental space. Check out Episode 127: [Fresh Perspective in Goal Setting](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/127-fresh-perspective-in-goal-setting/id1438937435?i=1000504530126) to hear more about where BH’s inspiration to “look through the lens of peace” came from. If you’re feeling inspired study more about peace, check out the following episodes: Episode 115: [10 Ways To Feel Peace When Everything Seems To Be Falling Apart – Part 1](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/115-10-ways-to-feel-peace-when-everything-seems-to/id1438937435?i=1000494733873) Episode 116: [10 Ways To Feel Peace When Everything Seems To Be Falling Apart – Part 2](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/116-10-ways-to-feel-peace-when-everything-seems-to/id1438937435?i=1000494854902) 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!

135: Navigating Depression (with Dina Wakley) Feb 17, 2021

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Artist and teacher, Dina Wakley, joins us this week to discuss her experiences dealing with depression. In addition to sharing some tools that can be used to help combat depression, she also outlines some signs that can indicate when it is time to seek professional help. We are incredibly grateful for her openness, humor, and the informative way she shared her experiences with us and our listeners. SPONSOR: As proponents of lifelong learning we are so pleased to announce that the BH Classroom is now offering shorter, bite-sized courses! Our newest course, Documenting 101, can be completed in just 45 minutes and is available for only $20! Visit [classroom.beckyhiggins.com](https://classroom.beckyhiggins.com/) to learn more and grab your seat! SHOW NOTES: 5 Facets of Treating Depression: 1. Nutrition 2. Talk Therapy 3. Exercise 4. Medication 5. Purpose Stay connected with Dina! Instagram: @dinawakley Facebook: Art of Dina Wakley Email: dina@dinawakley.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!

134: 11 Tips for Better Connection with Your Spouse – Part 2 Feb 11, 2021

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Be sure you listen to episode 133 before listening to this one. In part 2 of this conversation, we continue to discuss a few tips that can help promote connection within your marriage. Our hope is that after listening to these episodes you feel better equipped to turn away from outside pressures and focus on those specific things that you feel will deepen the connection in your own relationship. SHOW NOTES: (continued from episode 133…) TIP 4: Stay curious about your spouse. TIP 5: Recognize that it is not your spouse’s job to fulfill you. TIP 6: Unvoiced expectations are not fair and they will kill your marriage. TIP 7: Don’t project how you receive love onto your spouse. TIP 8: Don’t underestimate the power of a good walk. TIP 9: Assume the best. TIP 10: Don’t overemphasize holidays. TIP 11: Be insanely clear and direct in your communication. BONUS CHALLENGE: Don’t underestimate the power of the written word and find ways to utilize it as a means to communicate with your spouse that you are thinking of them. A few resources discussed in this episode: CD Series: For All Eternity by John Lund Book: The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman 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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