On the Brighter Side

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Episode 11 – Interview with Collin Kartchner Apr 16, 2018

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Today’s episode is an interview with a Utah husband and father of four who is passionate about helping our youth avoid the pitfalls of smart phones and social media when they are too young to navigate the turbulent waters of unfettered opinions about everything under the sun. He gained his popularity with parody videos aimed to poke fun at the perfectionism proliferated by social media and the way especially women let the highlight reels of others dictate how they feel about themselves and their lives.

In January, Collin learned about a young women he knew and adored who took her own life, because of social media bullying. He and his wife immediately sprung into action in attempts to educate parents of the dangers of smart phones and social media as handing our kids loaded weapons. I am 100% in support of his cause and hope you will all hear our call to action and fight with us.

You can find Collin on Instagram @collinkartchner. It’s never too late to take back control of our kids. It’s worth the fight, I promise!

Episode 12 – Interview with Rachel Neilson Apr 09, 2018

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This weeks episode is with a podcaster, wife, mom and former English Teacher. Her name is Rachel Neilson and her podcast is called 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms. She has a great concept where each of her episodes is no longer than 30 minutes, but she leaves you with 3 tangible, doable takeaways that you can implement right away. She talks about how she came up with her idea for her podcast and gets candid about her perfectionism and many challenges she has had to overcome in her life and in her podcast.

You can find her podcast by searching any podcast app for 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms or on Instagram at @3in30podcast. Her website is www.3in30podcast.com. I just know you will love what she has to share today!

Episode 10 – Interview with Jody Moore Apr 02, 2018

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This week, we have a special guest on the podcast. She is a wife, a mother of 4 children, a podcaster and an amazing certified life coach…Jody Moore. I have been listening to her podcast for years and absolutely love everything she teaches, so I was so excited when she agreed to come on my podcast to talk about the topic of marriage. In our interview, Jody talks about how to spice up a marriage that has become a little boring, meeting our own needs and not expecting your spouse to meet your needs, dealing with difficult spouses or situations in a marriage and letting go of that idea of a perfect, storybook marriage. All of the principles we talk about can be applied to any relationship are all valuable lessons for anyone who loves another, imperfect human being.

To find out more about what Jody teaches and hear her podcast, Better than Happy, or join her membership coaching program, go to www.jodymoore.com. From there, you can sign up for Take Tuesday emails or her once a month ask Jody anything calls. I know you will love her as much as I do!

Episode 9 – Where True Beauty Comes From Mar 26, 2018

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On today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the source of true beauty. Contrary to popular belief, beauty does not come from a perfectly toned body, clear skin, long flowing hair, big blue eyes or high cheekbones. True beauty comes from within. I will talk about the source of that beauty and how we can tap into it no matter what our physical appearance is or what the world tells us is beautiful. I love this episode and challenge you to find the beauty that lies within each of us. Please send me an email at onthebrightersideoflife@gmail.com with your list of what makes a person beautiful.

Episode 8 – Interview with Jamie Hilton Mar 19, 2018

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Today’s interview is with Jamie Hilton of Boise, Idaho. She is a former Mrs. Idaho who survived a tragic accident that could have killed her or left her severely brain damaged. She had so much swelling in her brain, that her doctors had to remove one fourth of her skull and incubate it in her abdomen for six weeks until the swelling went down. She maintained a positive attitude and outlook the entire time even though the prognosis was not favorable for a full recovery. She is beautiful from the inside out and is currently working on a book to share her story and positive outlook with the world. I know you will love her as much as I do.

You can follow her on Facebook or Instagram at Jamie Lamb Hilton.

Episode 7 – Finding Your Life’s Purpose Mar 12, 2018

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This week I talk about finding and living your life’s purpose. I believe we all have an important and unique purpose to fulfill and that our talents and experiences qualify us to perform this purpose the way only we can do it. I give 3 tips for figuring out what your unique purpose might be and then encourage you to live it even when the going gets hard. Here are my tips:

1. Notice and record lessons from your everyday life.

2. Make a list of your skills, talents and interests. Don’t just list the obvious ones, but really dig deep.

3. Just do it! Find a mentor, get started and don’t be detoured by set backs.

I share some personal stories and promise a future episode about dealing with failure.

Episode 6 – Interview with Steve Cook Mar 05, 2018

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This week’s episode is an interview with an old friend, Steve Cook. Steve is a fitness personality on Youtube. He’s a Gym Shark athlete, launching his own line of gym apparel. He just opened his own gym in St. George, Utah called Fitness Culture. And, he also has his own app on Apple and Android called Fitness Culture where you can find fitness programs for men and women. His website is: www.fitnessculture.com and you can find him on Youtube, Facebook and Instagram at Steve Cook. In our interview, he talks about his workout routine, his failures and even his insecurities (loosing his hair). He also gives advice for anyone who is new to fitness, has hit a plateau, or wants to get swimsuit ready by summer. Thanks so much for the interview, Steve!!!

Episode 5 – Having the right attitude about exercise Feb 26, 2018

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This week I talk about having the right attitude about exercise. Some of us exercise to to punish ourselves or think we can hate ourselves thin, but this is not true. Let’s change our thoughts so we exercise because we love our bodies and want them to function properly for a long time and it is good for our mental and emotional health. Let’s find a compelling reason for physical activity and then find a fun way to stay in shape and get some exercise. I start by answering a listener question about how we can know if a friend is struggling with depression and what we can do to help. The we discuss great reasons to exercise and how we can have a positive impact our our environment by changing our thoughts about it. I hope you enjoy this episode!

Episode 4 – Interview with Sara Wells Feb 19, 2018

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Today, I interviewed one of my very favorite people ever! She is a wife, mother of 4 boys, best-selling author, social media influencer, business owner, great friend and amazing human! She shares with us some secrets of her own success as well as failures and insecurities and how she deals with negativity and criticism. I hope you will enjoy today’s episode as much as I have! You can follow Sara on Instagram @sara_ourbestbites.

Episode 3 – My Story and Experience with Depression Feb 12, 2018

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Episode 3 is all about my story and experience with depression. If you have ever struggled with depression or have a loved one who struggles, this episode is for you! I want you to know it’s a normal part of being a human and you are never alone. This is me being real and raw and totally honest about my experience and what I’ve learned and how I’ve grown stronger from the struggle.

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