The Bets Life
Blogger and writer, Betsy O'Brien, shares laughs, life experiences, and honest conversations in The Bets Life podcast. From discussing the day-to-day to the in-depth, get ready to learn tips and advice for living your best life. A variety of guests will ensure exciting, informative, and real discussions.
Episodes
60 episodes
59. Pet Peeves and Secret Talents: Q&A Season Four Finale
Season four of The Bets Life Podcast is coming to a close, and what better way to wrap things up than with my first listener Q&A?In this special finale episode, I’m answering your questions—everything from how I try to fin...
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58. Fitness, Motherhood, and Working Smarter, Not Harder With Aisha Zaza
In this episode, I am joined by Aisha Zaza, a macros coach with nearly two decades of experience in the fitness world. Aisha’s goal is to help women build better habits, live healthier lives, and feel stronger and more confident....
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57. Feeling Behind in Life? Here’s the Truth You Need to Hear
If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind, whether it’s in your career, your relationships, your finances, or just life in general, this episode is for you. (Also, trust me, we’ve all been there.)In today’s episode, I’m unp...
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56. Botox, Fillers, and Regenerative Aesthetics With Jessica Barker, PA-C
In today’s episode, I’m joined by my personal aesthetic injector, Jessica Barker, of Jessica Barker Medical Aesthetics. Jessica is a NCCPA Board Certified Physician Assistant with over 15 years of experience in medical aesthetics. Jessica an...
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55. Rethinking Life Milestones: Why We Need to Celebrate More
In this episode, we're diving into a topic that deserves more space and recognition: the many different ways to celebrate life’s achievements and successes — beyond the traditional milestones of engagements, weddings, ...
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54. Saving Women's Stories From Being Forgotten With Leslie Zemeckis
On today’s episode, I’m joined by Leslie Zemeckis—actress, award-winning documentarian, best-selling author, and above all, storyteller. Leslie is passionate about honoring the lives of women whose stories have often been dismissed, ignored,...
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53. Guest Question Answered: How I Live My Best Life
Today’s episode is a special one! I’m turning the tables and answering the very question that I ask all of my guests: How do you live your best life?In this solo episode, I’m opening up about all the factors —bi...
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52. Keep Cooking Simple and Eat Real Foods With Brittany Meadth
Do you wish cooking felt less like a chore and more like a way to connect? In this episode, I chat with Brittany Meadth of This Moment in Thyme to talk about all things cooking—from meal prep and easy weeknight dinners...
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51. Talk Good (Not Bad) About Someone: Share Kind Thoughts
We all know the weight of words—how they can lift someone up or drag them down. In this episode, I flip the usual advice of "don’t talk badly about someone" and instead focus on why we should speak about others…kindly. Whether it’s behind their...
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50. Aging Unapologetically and Fighting the Patriarchy With Heidi Clements
Heidi Clements never set out to be an influencer, but after one viral TikTok, she became a much-needed voice for women over 50. Heidi uses outfit-of-the-day videos and thought-provoking voiceovers to share stories about herself and other wom...
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49. Want to Start a Podcast? Here’s What You Need to Know
Maybe you’ve always dreamt about starting your own podcast? Or wondered what really goes into creating a podcast episode? Or maybe you want to begin podcasting, but you just don’t know where to start? If you’ve ever been intrigued by the world ...
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48. The Healing Power of Sound: A Deep Dive Into Sound Baths With Danielle Elese
What if sound could heal your mind, body, and soul? In this episode of The Bets Life Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Danielle Elese—also known as Foxy Sage—a sound healing therapist, spiritual hypnotherapist, Reiki master teacher, and ...
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47. Talking All About Therapy & How it's Changed My Life for the Better
For years, I was reluctant about going to therapy and seeing a therapist consistently. That all ended this past year when I decided that I was finally ready to work more on my mental health and pursue professional guidance. I discuss how I t...
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46. Becoming Your Own Biggest Fan With Boudoir Photographer Jess Fairchild
Who knew that you just needed some studio lighting to see yourself in a completely new light? I chat with the incredible Jess Fairchild, a boudoir photographer who has made it her mission to empower women through her photography. Jess has ca...
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45. My Love Story: How I Met My Husband
Welcome back to The Bets Life Podcast for Season 4! I’ve missed these conversations, and I am thrilled to bring you a fresh mix of guest interviews and more-personal-than-ever solo episodes for this 4th season!I’m diving deeper...
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44. Age Is Just a Number and Season Three Finale
I know we’re not always thrilled about the additional candles on our birthday cakes, but it really is a privilege to age. In today’s episode, I highlight the many perks of getting older and wiser and share how we can be more at peace with our a...
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43. Determine Your True Colors With Annie & Liz, Co-Founders of The Color Key
Annie and Liz are best friends who realized that they could finally help women answer the age-old question: “Does this look good on me?” They founded The Color Key, a company that offers comprehensive and customized seasonal color analysis t...
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42. Snooze Smarter: How to Achieve Better Sleep
Did you know that nearly 35% of the American population experiences trouble sleeping? Getting a good night’s rest is just as important as eating a healthy diet and exercising, and yet a lot of us are lacking in the quantity and quality of sleep...
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41. Wild at Heart With Kristina McKean, Founder of The Elephant Project
Kristina McKean is the founder and owner of The Elephant Project, a women-led and women-run social give-back business. For as long as she can remember, Kristina has felt a deep-rooted kinship with animals, and the welfare of elephants has becom...
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40. My Favorite “F” Word: Fun
Good news: Fun isn’t just for the kiddos anymore. As we age, it’s easy to view fun as frivolous or unproductive, but in reality, fun experiences are crucial for our health and well-being. I discuss the many psychological and physical benefit...
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39. How to Play Your Cards Right With Tarot Advisor Mary Wessely
Mary Wessely is a second-generation intuitive with over three decades of experience as a Tarot advisor. She specializes in assisting clients to identify and reframe patterns of behavior to make way for personal, professional, and spiritual grow...
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38. Choosing Abundance Over Scarcity Mindset
Have you felt incapacitated by your own thoughts or worries about falling behind? Have you grasped at subpar opportunities due to the irrational fear that nothing better would come your way? Have you experienced anger or envy when friends or co...
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37. Empowerment Through Expression With Drag Performer Vivian Storm
If you are a Santa Barbara local, you may have spotted Vivian strutting her stuff at a drag brunch or hosting a fun karaoke or bingo night downtown. In this episode, we discuss how Vivian first started performing, how she embodies her drag pers...
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36. The Power of Positive Thinking and Manifestation
Want to attract your desires like a magnet? Explore yourself and your true goals? Obtain more positive outcomes with positive thinking? Maybe you’ve heard about manifestation, but you don’t actually know where to start? While the pr...
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35. Local Living With Ottocina Ryan, Editor in Chief & Publisher of Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine
Ottocina Ryan joins the podcast to share the story of how she went from intern to owner of Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine. We discuss the not-so-glamorous side of photoshoots, travel writing, how the magazine and Santa Barbara have cha...
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