Cultivate a Good Life

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103: It All Starts with Love (with Emily Belle Freeman and Garett Bolles) Jul 29, 2020

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What does it look like to love? What if it’s not easy or convenient? Today’s guest knows how to love, even the most difficult people who are in difficult situations. To know her is to love her. Author, speaker, mother, Instagram extraordinaire, scriptorian. She basically does it all. In this episode, we talk with Emily Belle Freeman and her adopted son, Garett Bolles. They tell the story of how they connected and what brought Garett into the Freeman home, basically saving his life and soul. Garett is really inspiring as well. You’ll be so touched as you listen and motivated to look outside your own family for what you can offer. SPONSOR: Save 20% at [beddys.com](http://beddys.com/) with the code BECKY. SHOW NOTES: Find all things Emily: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/emilybellefreeman/) [Gathering Home Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the.gatheringhome/) [Don’t Miss This You Tube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDM4cG9T5jvdV3SeHT6ILCw) [Inklings Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/inklings.ahintofsomethingmore/) [Multiply Goodness](https://www.instagram.com/multiplygoodness/) Find Emily’s books [here](https://www.amazon.com/Emily-Belle-Freeman/e/B001JP894E?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4&qid=1595907577&sr=8-4). Follow Garett on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/gbolles74/). 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!

102: Encore of Amplify Your Life (Ep. 069) Jul 24, 2020

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Do you set goals at the beginning of the year and then fail even after just a few months, a few weeks, or even a few days? What if we learned how to set the right goals that will set us up for success instead of failure? With the new year knocking at the door, we delve into a timely discussion about how to amplify our lives and not hold back in being who we truly are and who we want to become. We also share simple writing exercises to help you discover what you value in life and help you be more clear about the things you want to amplify in your life. Follow us on instagram — @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

101: Encore of Understanding Autonomy (Ep. 066) Jul 23, 2020

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Autonomy. What the heck is that? Another buzzword? Nope! According to BP, autonomy is being able to stand firmly on your own feet in the spaces you choose to be in. How can we be comfortable in our own skin with our own choices? How can we foster autonomy in our children, to help them learn and embrace who they really are so they can fulfill the roles they have been called to do? How does autonomy play into our marriage? We're talking about ALL of this and more in this episode. We also share actionable ways you can improve the autonomy in your life. Grab a notebook and listen in! Follow us on instagram — @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

100: Our 100th Episode! Jul 22, 2020

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It’s our 100th episode! We always had the vision of getting here, but it feels surreal that we’ve recorded 100 episodes of the podcast. We couldn’t love it more! Listen in as we talk about how the podcast came to be, tell a few funny stories, and reminisce about some of the lessons we’ve learned so far in our podcasting journey. SPONSOR: Check out BH’s new documenting account [@mymodernstory](https://www.instagram.com/mymodernstory/). Also learn more about our audio course “Live the Story You Want to Tell” at [classroom.beckyhiggins.com](http://classroom.beckyhiggins.com/). SHOW NOTES: Watch Hilary Weeks' music video [here](https://youtu.be/xyX-I-um5Kk). 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!

099: Ultimate Summer Reading List Jul 15, 2020

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Looking for good book recommendations? Look no further than this episode! Becky Proudfit shares a TON of great titles to keep you busy and your nose in a good book! Feel free to share your favorites with us on Instagram. SPONSOR: Call 833-342-1671 to schedule a week at [Movara Fitness Resort](https://movara.com/). Mention our name to save $200 off the weekly fee and you’ll get a $50 resort credit. We’d love for you to join us the week of January 17-24, 2021! SHOW NOTES: Check out the Power of Listening audio course here: [https://www.rogerkallen.com/products/listening-skills-online-course/](https://www.rogerkallen.com/products/listening-skills-online-course/) Books mentioned in this episode: *The Goose Girl series by Shannon Hale The Princess Academy series by Shannon Hale The Host by Stephanie Meyer Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng The Ash Princess series by Laura Sebastian Edenbrooke or Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson The Goddess Test series by Aimée Carter Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hooseini The Help by Kathryn Stockett The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo Dare To Lead by Brené Brown The Sacred Enneagram by Christopher L. Heuertz The Heavens Are Open by Wendy Watson Nelson Atomic Habits by James Clear Essentialism by Greg McKeown Boys Adrift by Leonard Sax Girls On the Edge: The Four Factors Driving the New Crisis for Girls by Leonard Sax The Entitlement Trap by Richard and Linda Eyre iGen by Jean Twenge Once Upon an Irish Summer by Wendy Wilson Spooner The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes Lovely War by Julie Berry All Adults Here by Emma Straub The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett The Chemist by Stephanie Meyer The Magisterium by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare* 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!

098: Finding God in a Crazy World (with David Butler) Jul 08, 2020

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The world we live in can feel confusing and uncertain. So how does one find hope during such a crazy time? In this episode, we talk with David Butler (scripture guru, professor, author, speaker, popular Instagrammer and YouTuber) about how to find hope and keep our eyes focused on what will help us get through difficult times. He shares baby steps we can take to bring God’s spirit into our heart and home. He also helps us recognize how we connect with Him and encourages us to quite simply do more of those things! SPONSOR: Save 10% at [shinecosmetics.com](http://shinecosmetics.com/) with the code BECKY. SHOW NOTES: Follow David on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/mrdavebutler/). Watch David and Emily on YouTube [here](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDM4cG9T5jvdV3SeHT6ILCw). Check [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Redeemer-Who-He-Will-Always/dp/1629725749/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=david+butler&qid=1594050254&sr=8-1) for his books. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit.

097: Using Your Talents to Make a Difference (with Chris Kurtz + Dani Coke) Jul 01, 2020

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This episode is a replay of an Instagram Live between Dani Coke (@ohhappydani) and Chris Kurtz (@dogood.bekind). Dani and Chris discuss how Dani got her start and essentially grew her Instagram following overnight. They also talk about some of the hard social things going on right now and how Dani turns those difficult things into something beautiful and something that people are willing to talk about through art. It’s just such a good conversation that you don’t want to miss! SPONSOR: Be sure to grab a seat in one of the best personal experiences you could ever have for yourself. Our new audio course is “Live the Story You Want to Tell” and it’s available at [classroom.BeckyHiggins.com](https://classroom.beckyhiggins.com/). SHOW NOTES: Follow Dani on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/ohhappydani/). Follow Chris [here](https://www.instagram.com/dogood.bekind/). Listen to No Drama [here](https://open.spotify.com/track/6M4gIN2ULsHMjVy3fFIBhz?si=BLo9RkfjRhaQ0RB-KZe5Gw). Check out Elizabeth Gilbert’s book Big Magic [here](https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond-ebook/dp/B00S52M350/ref=sxts_entity_rec_bsx_s_def_r00_t_aufl?cv_ct_cx=elizabeth+gilbert&dchild=1&keywords=elizabeth+gilbert&pd_rd_i=B00S52M350&pd_rd_r=c8a624d6-c73a-423a-9abf-f5306efeaaf9&pd_rd_w=zaqX1&pd_rd_wg=5qQ67&pf_rd_p=3814f880-481a-43d0-8619-4e0c228d362c&pf_rd_r=CY13XAGRX5EGDGCBGM10&qid=1593410366&sr=1-2-50be07be-ed51-4b0f-8f11-b1fc0824f1e6). Check out The Color of Law [here](https://www.amazon.com/Color-Law-Forgotten-Government-Segregated/dp/1631494538/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IUGN45P8JDTJ&dchild=1&keywords=the+color+of+law&qid=1593412091&sprefix=the+color,aps,204&sr=8-1). 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!

096: Cultivating Connection through Being Rad and Happy (with Tara Nearants) Jun 17, 2020

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Do you spread sunshine and happiness whoever you go? Do you celebrate others’ success just as much as you try to help them when they’re struggling? In this episode, we talk with Tara Nearants, creator of Rad & Happy, all about those very things! She shares how to add sunshine to your daily grind and how to get outside of yourself no matter where you go. After listening to this episode, you’ll be more motivated to be happy and excited for other people, which will magically bring more happiness into your life. SPONSOR: Be sure to grab a seat in one of the best personal experiences you could ever have for yourself. Our new audio course is “Live the Story You Want to Tell” and it’s available at [classroom.BeckyHiggins.com](http://classroom.beckyhiggins.com/). SHOW NOTES: Connect with Tara on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/radandhappy/). Check out the Rad & Happy [website](https://www.radandhappy.com/). Listen to the podcast episode BP mentioned [here](https://beckyhiggins.podiant.co/e/019-learnings-my-favorite-3706cc4570ff44/). Listen to “Glorious” by David Archuleta [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GytW_rgr0RM). 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!

095: You Have to Feel to Heal (with Emily Meyers) Jun 10, 2020

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Happiness. Loss. Sorrow. Healing. We all go through so many emotions throughout our life, but how do we make sense of them and navigate them on a day-to-day basis? Emily Meyers has experienced the extreme of all those emotions. In the episode, we have a tender conversation with her about how she dealt with her husband’s terminal cancer diagnosis while she was pregnant followed by his death, leaving her with five small children. Emily discuses how scheduling appointments with her grief helped her not be scared of the pain she was feeling. Hearing how Emily learned to be friends with her grief will help others no matter the trial they’re going through. SPONSOR: Save $200 off the weekly fee and get a $50 resort gift card at [movara.com](http://movara.com/) if you drop our name when you call to sign up. Call 1-833-342-1671 to find out more. SHOW NOTES: Follow Emily on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/thefreckledfox/). 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!

094: Post-quarantine Life: What Now? Jun 03, 2020

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Quarantine life has been a very unique time for all of us. Will life ever be back to what we’re used to? Do we want it to be the same as before or are we excited to use it as a big life reset and start with a fresh slate? There are so many questions right now! In this episode, BP is sharing what some of her friends have learned about themselves during quarantine. She also offers some suggestions of what we can ask ourselves as we start moving forward post quarantine. She teaches how we can all be conscious and intentional of what we add back in so we can truly cultivate the feeling we want to have in our life. SPONSOR: Check out our new audio course: “Live the Story You Want to Tell.” Find out all the details [here](https://classroom.beckyhiggins.com/courses/live-the-story). SHOW NOTES: Follow Dina Wakley on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/dinawakley/). Check out Amy Tenney’s [yoga channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgR92hb2MwERsOIKK8Wr_kg/featured?app=desktop). Listen to our episode with Amy Tenney [here](https://beckyhiggins.podiant.co/e/074-cultivate-gratitude-for-your-body-with-amy-tenney-382a5cb4a5b8b2/). 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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