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TLS #72 with Crystal Palecek: Vulnerability, Pregnancy, and Intention Setting Apr 30, 2015

Show notes

Today on the Lively Show we’re talking with Crystal Palecek, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the popular online interior design and lifestyle magazine, Rue Magazine.

Crystal recently gave birth to her first child, Benjamin Andrew Palecek, on April 14th. Just a few weeks before his birth, Crystal shared openly with me about the challenges she’s had during her pregnancy, and what she’s learned about the intersection of pregnancy and perfectionism.

Plus, I help Crystal set some Values-based intentions to help her peacefully navigate this season of her life as well.

This show is perfect for anyone who wants to hear about the intersection of perfectionism, pregnancy, and setting Values-based intentions to guide peaceful choices amidst uncertainty.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

How she started Rue magazine.

How Crystal juggled her full-time job while launching of her business.

Crystal’s advice to anyone wanting to start an online magazine.

The #1 trait Crystal looks for when hiring (hint: it’s not talent!).

What Crystal thought pregnancy would be like before she got pregnant, and how her actual experience was dramatically different.

How her pregnancy has intersected with perfectionism.

How Crystal sets boundaries between work life and personal life.

How this pregnancy experience has inspired her to go deeper in the content of Rue.

Jess helps Crystal set Values-Based Intentions for her exercise and eating habits.

What Crystal would tell anyone just starting out on this journey

SHOW NOTES

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I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

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You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

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TLS #71 with Caroline Rector: Walking Away from "Success" Apr 23, 2015

Show notes

In today’s Lively Show we are speaking with our first repeat guest from Season 1, Caroline Rector, the writer behind the popular fashion blog, Un-Fancy.

Caroline has blogged her journey to live with a capsule wardrobe and inspired thousands of readers to reconsider what it means to have a wardrobe they love.

Today on her blog, Caroline shared her decision to take a six month break from her blog as she moves to Seattle. In today’s episode she’s sharing her decision to do so, how she has approached her blog compared to her previous photography business, and what she has learned about “traditional” success over the past year.

This show is perfect for anyone who has struggled with traditional approaches to success, or wants to hear an inspiring story about someone who is choosing to step away from a “really good thing” when prompted by her intuition.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

What inspired her to start her blog, Unfancy.

Why Caroline and her husband are moving from Austin to Seattle for six months and the steps they took to make the move possible financially.

Why she has decided to take a break from blogging for the next six months, even as her blog has become highly successful in a short amount of time.

The practice that helped her come to this difficult decision.

What Caroline thinks she may learn through this experience.

How Caroline defines success and why her idea of what success is has changed dramatically.

The surprising reason Caroline believes Unfancy might have become a success.

What might be next for Caroline.

Our advice to someone who needs to take a break but may not be able to because of financial reasons.

What Caroline would say to someone who is just starting out on this journey.

SHOW NOTES

Un-fancy.com

Intuition writing exercise

Indiana Elsewhere

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I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

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TLS #70 with Alexandra Franzen: Turn Your Day Around and How to Say No Apr 16, 2015

Show notes

Today’s episode is a lively conversation with author, wordsmith, and thought leader, Alexandra Franzen.

Alexandra’s website is a go-to resource for me when it comes to finding how to say what isn’t always easy to say. She’s got a wealth of information and soul-filled guidance to share.

In today’s show we are covering a wide variety of topics including: getting the most out of our day, scheduling our calendars with intention, amazing books that have changed our lives, and saying no to people in a graceful and respectful way.

This show is perfect for anyone looking to listen to a thought-provoking conversation around ways we can live our lives deliberately and peacefully.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

Why Alexandra bought a house at age 24, and how she realized that home ownership wasn’t as important for her as she originally thought.

The message that flipped one of Alexandra’s least productive days into one of her best days of the year.

Why the “Today is not over yet” mentality does not necessarily mean working more.

I share Jonathan Field’s 3 baskets theory to help us understand how to get more out of our lives in all areas.

Alexandra shares the habit change that has improved her mental clarity and her writing.

How she approaches her fitness as a deliberate experiment.

What Alexandra’s next book topic will be.

How Alexandra transforms saying “no” into a positive experience for both people.

Our favorite books right now.

What Alexandra would tell someone just starting out on this journey

SHOW NOTES

Alexandrafranzen.com

Jonathanfields.com

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

Less by Marc Lesser

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

Die Empty by Todd Henry

Alexandra’s post inspired by the Martha Graham quote

PDF for The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #69 with Jesse Coulter: Living with Painful Sex Apr 08, 2015

Show notes

Today’s episode of The Lively Show is touching on a topic we haven’t covered yet: sex.

Painful sex, to be specific.

Jesse Coulter is a wife, mother, blogger (JesseCoulter.net), full-time marketing coordinator, and co-founder of the Austin-based custom furniture company, Builtwell.

In today’s show, Jesse is opening up about her struggle with painful sex throughout much of her adult life.

Jesse isn’t sharing as an “expert” or someone who “has it all figured out.” She’s simply sharing her heart and still unfolding story with us – so that those who may also be struggling with a similar journey may feel a little less alone.

I deeply hope that this show reaches those who may benefit from Jesse’s bravery. This topic is commonly kept secret, increasing the sense of isolation for those struggling with similar issues.

This episode is for anyone who struggles with painful sex, or for anyone who would like to learn more about what challenges this issue can present for those who face it.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

The handmade furniture business that Jesse and her husband, Alex, started (which Mr. Lively and I were the first customers of!).

The circumstances that Jesse believes may have caused the symptoms and pain she now experiences during sex.

The diagnoses that Jesse has had over the years, some she’s felt were accurate and others that were not.

The different types of treatment that Jesse has done to treat the symptoms and their varying success.

What Jesse believes is most effective for her now.

What Jesse has done to overcome the frequent yeast infections that plagued her for years.

How Jesse and her husband navigate the issues surrounding the pain Jesse experiences during sex as a couple.

What Jesse and Alex have found helps to keep their intimacy alive.

Jesse’s own personal relationship with sex, given the difficulties she’s faced over the years.

What Jesse would tell someone just starting out on this journey.

SHOW NOTES

JesseCoulter.net

Austin Moms Blog where Jesse is a contributor

Photo of the table and benches Jesse and Alex made

Builtwell

Wrinkle Product: Rodan + Fields Acute Care Strips

Vulvodynia

Vaginismus.com

Radiantlifedesign.com

Lean In

Jesse’s email address: jessercoulter(at)gmail(dot)com

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I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #68 with Hal Elrod: Overcoming Death, Debt, and Depression Mar 27, 2015

Show notes

Welcome to the start of the second season of The Lively Show!

Today’s episode is with bestselling author of The Miracle Morning, keynote speaker, and success coach, Hal Elrod.

Hal will be sharing huge highs (shattering sales records, living the life of his dreams), and how he overcame huge lows (getting killed in a car crash, being told he’d never walk again, $53,000 of debt, and depression).

Plus, he’ll be sharing the six practices that we can all begin to add to our days in less than an hour to transform our own lives.

This episode is for anyone who loves to hear an incredible journey, or wants to live more intentionally through six effective daily habits.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

How Hal broke several sales records at his first sales position and landed a speaking career in his early 20’s.

The two key traits that led to breaking many sales records throughout Hal’s career.

The tragic accident that ended his life for six minutes.

The mindset Hal had that led to an incredible and almost complete recovery that baffled his doctors who told him he would never walk again.

How Hal strikes balance between fully accepting his circumstances and striving for the extraordinary life he truly wants.

The second rock bottom that Hal experienced in his life that sent him into an even deeper spiral than the death/near death experience he had in his early 20’s.

The simple, practical steps that Hal took to get himself out of over $50,000 in credit card debt, depression, and fear during the darkest period of his life.

The quote that changed Hal’s life around during a challenging period.

The six practices that Hal recommends we all do in the morning to expand our level of personal development and potential.

Hal shares his advice on making actionable, realistic affirmations and visualizations.

The mindset shift that helped Hal write his second book after failing two years previously.

What Hal would say to those just starting out on this journey.

SHOW NOTES

Pat Flynn

To see photos of the Hal and his car after the accident: http://halelrod.com/about-hal/

Taking Life Head On!

Intention Tattoos

The Miracle Morning

Miraclemorning.com (to get the Miracle Morning Fast Start Kit)

The Five Minute Journal

UJ Ramdas

I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

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TLS #67 with Pat Flynn: Values, Mindset, Parenthood, and Business Feb 12, 2015

Show notes

Today is the 1st Anniversary Special and season 1 finale for The Lively Show!

And I have the perfect guest to celebrate with.

Today’s guest is Pat Flynn, an incredibly genuine and successful business owner with a blog and podcast called Smart Passive Income.

Pat owns several companies, and documents his business successes and failures on his blog each month.

In this episode, we talk about the mindset shifts and personal habit changes he’s made from when he got laid off from his architecture job in 2008, to today, where he regularly earns around $100,000 per month(!).

We also discuss his business Values, personal life Values, and how he prioritizes his wife and children.

This episode is perfect for anyone who is looking to design a career based on their Values, or wants to learn from someone who has achieved massive success personally and financially while staying grounded along the way.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

How getting laid off from his first architecture job eventually led to an unusual entrepreneurial start.

How Pat launched his first product and earned almost $8,000.00 in the first month.

The mindset shifts that Pat has made from getting laid off to earning up to $100,000 per month.

What Pat would tell himself back in 2008 to get himself prepared for the journey and abundance that was headed his way.

The why (or Values-based intention) behind Pat’s business that creates the incredible amount of earnings that he has, and also helps him determine which opportunities to say no to.

The boundaries that Pat sets for his career so it doesn’t overshadow his relationship with his wife or children.

How Pat handles the limiting beliefs around not “deserving” so much financial success.

The personal habit shifts that Pat has made, including his morning rituals that have allowed him to spend less time in his career and still get more work done.

What Pat would say to those just starting out on this journey.

SHOW NOTES

Smart Passive Income blog + podcast

Ask Pat

Internet Business Mastery Podcast

Green Exam Academy

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind

Hal Elrod’s book, The Miracle Morning

Hal Elrod on Smart Passive Income

The Tim Ferriss Show

Headspace

ChooseMuse.c

I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #66: How to Quit Without Feeling Like a Quitter Feb 09, 2015

Show notes

Welcome to a new Lively Show!

Today I’m answering a great listener question about how to quit without feeling like a quitter.

I’m sharing three different scenarios where we can “feel” like we are quitting. However, two of them are not quitting at all, and the third is something we can address and move past when it happens from time to time.

Let’s go to the show!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

The conference I’m excited to be speaking at in March.

The three scenarios where we might “feel” like we are quitting, when that isn’t really the case.

Why two of these scenarios are not quitting at all, and why the third scenario isn’t necessarily quitting, if we look at from the right perspective.

SHOW NOTES

Texas Style Council

Caroline Rector Lively Show

Erin Loechner Lively Show

Becky Murphy Lively Show

The Five Minute Journal

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #65 with Katie Richardson: Stopping the Glorification of Busy Feb 05, 2015

Show notes

This Lively Show is thanks to a tag @shanderson22 left for me on Katie Richardson’s Instagram photo that declared, “stop the glorification of busy.”

I’m talking with the incredible Katie Richardson, a wife, mother of four littles, and the founder of the practical and stylish children’s line, Puj. This episode is more of a conversation than a traditional interview. Katie and I both explore the challenges, triumphs, and limiting beliefs we face when it comes to detaching ourselves from busy-ness.

This episode is perfect for anyone who is over-scheduled, overwhelmed, or wants to drop the word “busy” from their vocabulary.

In This Episode You’ll Find Out About:

How Katie and her family lived on $120 a week in order to start her company, Puj, and how it later became a million dollar business in it’s first year.

The lessons Katie learned about being authentic in her business, while still being professional.

Katie’s newest product release that is currently on Kickstarter.

How Katie came to the realization that we need to stop the glorification of busy.

The struggles Katie and I still face in our lives and careers when it comes to getting help and delegating.

The struggles I’ve had lately overcoming the limiting beliefs that come with comparing our own abilities to other people’s abilities.

The challenges Katie and I have both faced when putting boundaries on technology, and the habits we have found useful to combat the temptation to check social media all the time.

The areas of her personal life that Katie gets help with and how she determined which things she needed to delegate, based on her company and personal Values.

How to determine which things to do yourself, and which things to delegate.

How Katie weaves her Values into her business and makes decisions based off them, particularly when difficult decisions pop up.

What Katie would tell someone just starting out on this journey.

SHOW NOTES:

Katie got a lot of inspiration from Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

Puj.com

Puj Tub

Phillup Cup Kickstarter Campaign

Puj Nub

Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial

@pujbaby (IG)

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #64 with Jay Papasan: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results Jan 29, 2015

Show notes

Today on the Lively Show, I have an awesomely helpful episode that is as eye-opening as it is easy to start applying to your life today!

I’m talking with Jay Papasan, a bestselling writer and co-author of New York Times Bestselling book, The One Thing.

Jay’s insights are incredible, there is SO much goodness for you to dive into. Don’t miss it!

This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to find clarity in their life and improve their results from family to career.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

How Jay got started as a writer and how that’s shifted over the years.

The reason we should expand our definition of success in our chosen field to include more than just working for oneself.

What sparked the concept for “The One Thing.”

How the power of compound interest literally brings incredible results in physics and our lives.

The question that helps you discover the One Thing for each area of your life you must focus on.

How technology is making it harder for us to focus on The One Thing.

The biggest mistake we make when tackling our to-do list, and how to change it.

The difference between a to-do list and a success list.

Our misconceptions about the idea of multi-tasking.

How to plan your day and your future with your One Thing in every area of your life.

What Jay would suggest for those just starting out on this journey.

SHOW NOTES

Gary Keller Real Estate

The ONE Thing

The ONE Thing website

The Slight Edge

The 4-Hour Workweek

The Fringe Hours

Soci@l

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #63: How To Stay On Track When Life Gets Busy Jan 27, 2015

Show notes

In today’s Lively Show, I’m tackling a great listener question:

How can we prevent getting off track when life gets busy?

This is a great topic to discuss right now, as we wrap up the first month of 2015. I’m sure there are many plans you may have had in mind at the start of the year that may be feeling a little daunting as your schedule ramps up.

This episode is perfect for those who are trying to stay on top of their plans amidst a busy schedule, or who have fallen off track and want to get back on a consistent schedule.