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093: Showing Up Exactly as You Are (with Betsy Mikesell) May 27, 2020

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Most of us probably have some fears when we put ourselves out there. What will people think? Will someone be offended? Will the haters message me? Even some of the most successful, seemingly-confident people struggle with these worries. How do you combat those fears? In this episode, we are joined by co-founder and inventor of the amazing Beddy’s zipper bedding: Betsy Mikesell. We talk about how her company came to be. We also dive more in-depth with her as she shares in a sincere and authentic manner, how she tries to show up exactly as she is and how she humbly and unapologetically tries to be real and raw in all her sharing. You’ll be motived to be you and not worry so much about what others might think. SPONSOR: Save at [beddys.com](https://beddys.com/) with the code BECKY. SHOW NOTES: Learn about Beddy’s [here](https://beddys.com/). Find the Note Cards mentioned in this episode [here](https://www.shopbeckyhiggins.com/collections/card-sets). Follow Betsy on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/betsymikesell/). 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!

092: Stop It! May 20, 2020

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You are the boss of you … and YOU are going to decide which aspect of your life needs this 2-word sermon. In this episode we share a lot of examples to get your wheels spinning. As always, pay attention to the nudges from within, and by the end of this episode you’ll KNOW. You’ll know why you’ll be lovingly saying to yourself: “Stop it!”

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SHOW NOTES:

Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s talk is “[The Merciful Obtain Mercy](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/the-merciful-obtain-mercy?lang=eng)” (April 2012).

Consider any of the following:

1) Stop holding the grudge. 2) Stop being so hard on yourself. 3) Stop comparing. 4) Stop having such high expectations of others. 5) Stop focusing on perceived expectations / disapproval from others. 6) Stop doubting yourself. 7) Stop thinking that your happiness depends on ANYone else. 8) Stop complaining. 9) Stop centering your life on what’s wrong. 10) Stop looking for the greener grass. 11) Stop being the victim. 12) Stop being the villain. 13) Stop procrastinating. 14) Stop ignoring your health. 15) Stop being so impatient. 16) Stop being defensive.

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091: Serving Others Better (with Lindsay Ross) May 13, 2020

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Are you ever at a loss to know what to do for someone who is going through something hard? Or even just having a bad day? In this episode, we have a fruitful conversation with Lindsay Ross, who through experience on both the giving and receiving end of service, has so many good ideas for how to serve people in their time of need—no matter the need. After listening to this episode, you’ll go away inspired to be more mindful of others and how to think outside the box and be more meaningful in your service. You’ll also realize there is no wrong way to reach out if it’s done with love as your motive. SPONSOR: Consider supporting these small businesses during this time: [Shine Cosmetics](https://shinecosmetics.com/), [RAD Swim](https://radswim.com/), [Ryla Pack](https://www.rylapack.com/), & [Beddy’s](https://beddys.com/). Check out @BeckyHigginsLLC and find the saved highlight bubble called “Discounts” for a discount code for each of these brands and several more. SHOW NOTES: Find Lindsay on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/ltross/) — @ltross. Watch Brené Brown’s video on empathy [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw). Get Lindsay’s Helping Others Guide [here](http://lindsayrossblogs.com/2019/04/helping-others-guide/). 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!

090: Helping Kids Develop a Positive Inner Voice May 06, 2020

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How do we help our kids cultivate a positive self-image? How can we help them find that positive inner voice so when they encounter trials or struggles or darkness in life, they can be the light that chases away the opposition? In this episode, we share 10 simple tips that you can implement right now to help your kids cultivate a positive self-image. SPONSOR: Check out our new audio course: [Live the Story You Want to Tell](https://classroom.beckyhiggins.com/courses/live-the-story). SHOW NOTES: 10 tips for helping your kids cultivate a positive self-image: Be mindful of the language you use to describe your children and their behavior. Provide your kids small opportunities for success. Show your children that you have faith in their goodness and their abilities. Spend time together. Support your child’s interests. Natural consequences reign supreme. Help your child work out their own problems. Be a safe place. Let them get out and explore. Make sure you have fun with your kids, and everything doesn’t have to be a teaching moment. Bonus: Encourage, encourage, encourage x 100,000 Listen to Episode 028 [here](https://beckyhiggins.podiant.co/e/028-helping-kids-cultivate-better-self-esteem-37385145cfbd72/). Check out [The Power of Deep Listening](https://www.rogerkallen.com/products/listening-skills-online-course/) by Roger K. Allen 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!

089: Homegrown Traditions (with Brittney Hanks) Apr 29, 2020

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We love traditions. We love family connections. We also know that it’s easy to become overwhelmed and even feel guilty if you feel you aren’t doing enough. Enter our guest, Brittney Hanks, to the rescue! Owner of the popular website and Instagram account — Homegrown Traditions — Brittney has a passion for sharing simple, doable ideas to connect with your family. In this episode, she teaches us how to recognize the traditions we might already have, how to be more intentional about those moments in our home, how to involve the kids, and how not to feel guilty if we aren’t doing all the traditions for all the holidays. You’ll be inspired to start or continue only the ones that matter the most to you and your family. 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: Find Brittney on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/homegrowntraditions/). Check out her website [here](https://homegrowntraditions.com/). Find Brittney’s 5-Minute Family Games [here](https://mailchi.mp/homegrowntraditions/30-5-min-family-games). 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!

088: Understanding Addiction (with Mandi Gubler) Apr 22, 2020

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Is there a difference between sobriety and recovery? Would you believe that addiction affects every single one of us? Can anybody recover from addiction? The answer to these questions is yes! In this episode we learn about the hard road of addiction, sobriety, and recovery from Mandi Gubler. Known for her widely popular DIY and renovation website and Instagram “Vintage Revivals,” Mandi is sharing a piece of her story with us—the story of her husband’s past addiction to prescription pain pills. After listening, you’ll think about addiction in a different way and leave filled with hope if you or someone you know is struggling with any addiction. SPONSOR: Consider supporting these local businesses during this time: [Shine Cosmetics](https://shinecosmetics.com/) [RAD Swim](https://radswim.com/) [Ryla Pack](https://www.rylapack.com/) [Beddy’s](https://beddys.com/) Check out @BeckyHigginsLLC and find the saved highlight bubble called “Discounts” for a discount code for each of these brands and more. SHOW NOTES: Find out about the Addiction Recovery Program Mandi mentioned [here](https://addictionrecovery.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng). [Al-Anon](https://al-anon.org/) [AA](https://www.aa.org/) Read Mandi’s full story [here](https://vintagerevivals.com/my-real-life-story). Find Mandi at [Vintage Revivals](https://vintagerevivals.com/) or on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/vintagerevivals/). 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!

087: Grief / Pain / Loss / Trauma (with Tasha Clifford) Apr 15, 2020

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It can be so hard to know what to say and how to offer support to someone who has lost a child or who has experienced trauma of any kind. Tasha Clifford is a mom to four sons. Her oldest, Morgan, died last year from brain cancer. In this episode, we have a very intimate and raw conversation with her about grief, pain, loss, and trauma. Tasha shares why we need to get past saying, “Let me know if you need anything,” and just act. This eye-opening conversation will help you be more conscious of the things you say and do around those who are suffering. SPONSOR: Simple Notebooks from [shopbeckyhiggins.com](http://shopbeckyhiggins.com/). SHOW NOTES: Watch Megan Devine’s YouTube video [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2zLCCRT-nE). Learn more about Lindsay Ross’s manual on how to help people during difficult times [here](http://lindsayrossblogs.com/2019/04/helping-others-guide/) or [here](https://gumroad.com/l/helpingothers). Note: Lindsay’s episode we referred to will air soon. And Mandi Gubler’s episode that we referred to will air next — Episode 088. We bumped Tasha’s episode up so that we could air it sooner than originally planned. Tasha would love to hear from you and connect with you through the [Instagram account](https://www.instagram.com/move.mountains.for.mo/) that honors her sweet boy — @move.mountains.for.mo. Feel free to reach out! 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!

086: Pondering the Pandemic Apr 08, 2020

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Hearing too much news about this? Seeing too much advice about how you should be managing your emotions or homeschooling your kids? In this episode, we skip the advice and counsel and instead, we lovingly share our personal experiences and observations from the first few weeks of so much in the U.S. being shut down. The global pandemic, as a result from COVID-19, seems to be turning the whole world upside down. For some, there are actual benefits and blessings that come from the pause. For most, there is a great deal of confusion, stress, anxiety, and even heartache. This season we are in is unparalleled … and chances are, this feels like a unique chapter in your own PERSONAL story as well. As always, we hope the insights shared on our podcast are, in some small way, helpful to you … particularly as you continue to navigate your way through this experience that we are sharing as humankind. SPONSOR: Check out the saved highlight bubbled on @BeckyHigginsLLC’s instagram called “discounts” where you will find savings for our sponsors. Thank you for supporting these incredible brands during this difficult time! SHOW NOTES: The yoga podcast mentioned is called “Amy Tenney Yoga + Meditation”. Direct link: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amy-tenney-yoga-meditation/id1496713373](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amy-tenney-yoga-meditation/id1496713373) Stephanie Maughan is the life coach mentioned in this episode. LINK to her website: [http://www.colorswithinus.com](http://www.colorswithinus.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!

085: Forging Female Friendships (with Brooke Walker) Apr 01, 2020

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She’s just as genuine in real life as she is on television. She’s one of the kindest and most sincere humans we know. She’s Brooke Walker—wife, mother, and host of Utah’s popular Studio 5 on KSL and Family Rules on BYUtv. In this episode, we talk with Brooke about what’s on her heart: the importance of forging positive female relationships. We look into what those relationships look like, how to foster them, how not to feel guilty for being the one who sees the positive, and how to set personal boundaries in friend relationships. SPONSOR: Save 15% at [rylapack.com](http://rylapack.com/) with the code BECKY15. SHOW NOTES: —Be positive. —Be the one to plan structured time with friends to make connections. —Get good at gushing—over-storm the room. Watch Studio 5 [here](https://studio5.ksl.com/). Watch Family Rules [here](https://www.byutv.org/familyrules). Follow Brooke on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/brookewalker/). 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!

084: Speak Your Truth (with Courtney Brown) Mar 25, 2020

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Courtney Brown is the CEO and founder of Cents of Style, an online women’s fashion brand. More importantly, she is a wife to John and mother to three kids. Courtney recently spoke out about her teenage daughter who was admitted to a neuropsychiatric institute. In this episode, we’re talking about her situation and about the importance of speaking out during difficult times in your life. Courtney also illustrates how owning every part of our life—shiny and dark—is empowering and defines us in the most beautiful ways. After listening to this episode, you’ll be rethinking how you view trials in your life and you’ll be more willing to share them and look for the gifts no matter the situation. SPONSOR: Check out [mycentsofstyle.com](http://mycentsofstyle.com/) for stylish looks we both love! SHOW NOTES: Courtney’s “foundational four”: Name three things you’re grateful for. Name three things you’ve accomplished. Name three things you want. Give an intention for the day. Find Courtney [here](https://www.instagram.com/courtney.ellen.brown/). Check out Cents of Style [here](http://mycentsofstyle.com/). Listen to Heidi Swapp’s podcast [here](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-the-fight-parenting-podcast/id1354722078). 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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