If you have a deck of pep talk cards or listened to this podcast episode, you know that "Emotional Campfire" is the strategy I use the most for gaining more awareness and control over my emotions. But what happens when that campfire feels more like a bonfire? In this episode of the...

In this episode, I share a strategy I'm using to check-in to see if I'm getting involved in something that doesn't really need my energy or attention. It's simultaneously an act of self-care and self-preservation and a new way to think about helping others by creating space for productive struggle. ...

In this super special episode, I've invited my husband, Eric, onto the show to help me share a game-changing strategy we use to communicate with each other. We'll share how this simple communication tool helps us: - communicate to the other what mood/mode we're in - give the other person...

When I find myself in a new situation like a new job or new school and I want to feel more connected to the people in that community, I practice this strategy - get what you give! It takes a little effort and a bit of courage but it's worth it!...

I'm practicing what I preach in regards to self-care and am taking a little summer break from the podcast. I'll be back with new podcast pep talks in September! Be sure to subscribe so you get the latest episodes when I start up again in the fall. And thank you so...