Strong on the Inside

Thoughts on Loneliness and Connection

Today we're talking about loneliness, an emotion we all feel at times in our lives. This episode will shed some light on the challenges it can trigger for us, as well as what we can do to feel more connected with ourselves and with the people in our lives. The great news is that we have more control over these things than we think! Listen in for some great information and insights that have changed the way I think about loneliness and connection in my own life.

An Interview with Lindsey Bentley

We're changing it up today with an interview! I'm talking with Lindsey Bentley, a wife, a mother, an avid runner and athlete, and an all-around amazing woman. Lindsey talks about the health complications that came up for her a couple of years ago, and how she was able to stay positive and conquer her fears in the face of significant challenges. I think you'll enjoy hearing her story, and I hope you'll be inspired by her faith, her optimism, and her determination to rise above uncertainty, discouragement, and setbacks. 

The Disease to Please

In this episode we address the behavior of people pleasing, otherwise known as the "Disease to Please." We talk about what it is, why it's a problem, how to identify it in yourself, and what you can do if the need to please has taken over your life. This is an important topic if you regularly feel responsible for how other people feel, you need the approval of others to feel good, or you just can't ever bring yourself to say "no." This is a good one!

What Other People Think of You

Today we are talking about the fear of what other people think of us, and why that fear is so universal, from both a scientific and a spiritual perspective. I share an "ah-ha" moment I had that was helpful for me as a recovering people-pleaser and approval addict, and why that realization was so powerful for me in letting go of the need for others to make me feel loved and valued. Disclaimer: this might be a little different from other approaches you've heard.;) Take a listen!

Resilience

Today we are talking about three principles you can apply to build more resilience in your life! I talk about why we have challenges and how we can use the tools of thought work to decide how we want to handle them. Come find out why mind management is a key factor in cultivating resilience!

Take a Look at Your Expectations

Today we are looking at our expectations and how they affect the actions we take and the results we are getting in our lives. We also take a look at expectations from the perspective of one of my favorite stories in the Book of Mormon and learn how to expect that good will come, even when everything seems to be going wrong. Get ready for a new perspective on wanting and expectations!

What Are You Worrying About?

In this episode, we pick up where we left off last time with fear, and delve into the fear-based emotion of worry. We talk about how worry differs from fear, why we let ourselves indulge in this emotion, and tips to decrease the effect that worry has on you. Get a handle on that worry for good!

What To Do With Fear

Hey Everyone! This week we are tackling the topic of fear...why we experience it, how it helps us, how it holds us back, and what we can do about it. Get ready to change the way you think about your fears, and learn how to generate more courage and confidence!

Unconditional Love

In this episode, we are diving into what it means to really love unconditionally, how we can work toward developing that type of God-like love within ourselves, and how learning to love this way is the best form of self-care. Take a listen!

The Benefits of Forgiveness

In this episode we continue to look at how acquiring the attributes of the Savior can increase our mental and emotional well-being. We explore the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical benefits of the attribute of Forgiveness and talk about why the choice to forgive is actually a gift you give to yourself. Take a listen!