We all know holding grudges hurts us more than anyone else, so why is it so hard to let them go? In this episode, I explore the paradox of grudges through two powerful metaphors: sheep resisting being sheared even though they'll feel so much li...

Ready to stop giving your power away? This week I'm reteaching you the CTFAR model—a simple but powerful tool that shows you exactly how you're surrendering your agency and how to reclaim it.Through four relatable scenarios (a mother-in-...

A war was fought in heaven over your agency. People throughout history have died for freedom and choice. Yet we give our agency away every day through grudges and blame. Discover what agency really means, why it's sacred, and how you might be s...

In today's episode, I discuss the story in the Book of Mormon about the tree of life and how the fruit of the tree represents the love of God. The scriptures describe it as the "most desirable above all things" and the "most joyous to the soul....

Have you ever struggled to believe that Christ's Atonement truly covers your mistakes? While we know intellectually that "infinite means infinite," applying forgiveness to ourselves can feel impossible—especially when our brains convin...

Once you understand that your thoughts are optional and create your emotions, it's tempting to think you should just change every thought that causes negative feelings. But when we struggle to change certain thoughts, we often judge ourselves—l...

Today I discussed different ways that we can serve. I quoted Sharon Eubank when she was interviewed on the All In Podcast. She talks about serving those within our neighborhoods. I talk about the epidemic of loneliness and how having conversati...

Today I discussed how this time of year can get so busy and stressful, we don't enjoy it. It can be helpful to intentionally slow down and be in the present moment. Pay attention to each of your five senses and that will allow you to be gratefu...

 As the holiday season approaches, are you feeling the pressure to make sure every gift is perfectly equal? Stressing over spreadsheets to track fairness? Worrying that someone might feel less loved if their gift isn't exactly the same as ...

Today I discussed the power of gratitude. As we focus on gratitude this weekend, I hope you can find ways to thank yourself for all the ways you have showed up in the world. This is a powerful tool in improving your sense of self. 

What if everything you thought you knew about relationships was backwards? In this episode, we explore a powerful reframe: a relationship isn't something that exists between two people—it's the culmination of thoughts you have about another per...

Today I start with an exercise to help you learn what you are good at and what you might not be good at. I discuss how we come up with these lists and what these lists really mean. I also discuss how the people around us influence our thoughts ...

 What if five simple thoughts could transform the way you experience life? In this podcast, I share five principles that have shaped my perspective and brought more peace, joy, and clarity into my daily life: G...

Today's episode is based off the 2025 October General Conference talk by Elder Gong titled, "No One Sits Alone." In order to be someone who can reach out to others who are lonely, those who are new, those who are different, we need confidence. ...

Do you carry regret about things from your past? Does it feel heavy, painful, like something you just have to live with? In this episode, I explore a powerful idea: regret is always a choice.We'll talk about what regret actually is, why ...

Fresh off a two-week adventure in Switzerland, today I reflect on the beautiful paradox of life's 50-50 nature. From breathtaking mountain gondola rides and picturesque countryside drives to flight delays, jet lag struggles, and worrying about ...

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to match someone else’s energy—especially when that energy is negative? Whether it’s snapping back at your toddler, yelling at your teenager when they act poorly, or getting frustrated with your hus...

Today I talked about emotions and how they fuel every action that we take. It makes sense why we do the things we do when we notice the emotions we are feeling. Sometimes we can generate positive emotions to help us accomplish the things we wan...

Today I talked about thoughts we have about motherhood. I mentioned a friend telling me "I am extremely disappointed in myself," when discussing motherhood. I talked about how this thought is painful and not serving her well. It leads her to ta...

When your teenager breaks a rule or disobeys, what's your first instinct? If you're like most parents, it's probably frustration, anger, or feeling disrespected. But what if that initial reaction is actually making things worse?In this e...

In this episode I talk about life's biggest challenges and the growth that comes from facing them head-on. Inspired by coach Monty Williams' powerful insight that "everything you want is on the other side of hard," this podcast explores both th...

Do you ever catch yourself thinking "I'm the only one who does dishes around here" or "I never get any help with the kids"? If these thoughts sound familiar, you're not alone – and more importantly, you're not stuck with them.In this epi...

Today I talked about taking the credit or the blame for our children's actions. I also discussed how are relationship with our children has so much to do with the thoughts we have about them. Sometimes reframing the way we look at their behavio...

In the episode, I discuss relationships and where they always begin. I give several examples of using the model to help us understand how our thoughts affect every relationship we have. I talk about how important our relationships are to our qu...

What if patience isn't about willpower, but about the thoughts we choose? In this episode, we explore how truly patient people have learned to think differently about difficult situations - from sleepness nights with babies to frustration while...