This week is all about feeling good about how you look, especially when you’re in that midlife spin cycle where... more

This week I’m talking about how to have a grown-up glow up. Glow up is what my kids call a... more

OK, so you’re convinced that it’s time for you to move more, if only you can find the time. Asking... more

Today I’m talking with Forrest Kolaski, my personal trainer, whom I’ve been working out with for about four years, for... more

Exercise is such a boost for every aspect of your health and your life, I’m willing to bet you have... more

You know how it can be so hard to wake up? Maybe it’s dark outside, you didn’t sleep great, you’ve... more

Your nervous system is an information super highway that dictates how stressed you feel, how well you’re sleeping and digesting,... more

During this back-to-school, when it may feel like time is at a premium, I’m focusing on sharing EASY, FAST, and... more

A recent survey found that sixty-four percent of all Americans say that their biggest fear about growing older is that... more

Today I'm interviewing Dr. Heather Sandison, who is the founder of the Solcere medical clinic and the Marama residential elder... more

A lot of people think they can do their beloved crossword or sudoku and keep their brains strong. But what... more

Today I’m sharing a really powerful tool for finding more time for the things you value and enjoy–even, especially if... more

Do you regularly feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day? That feeling has a technical term--it's called... more

Time isn’t just this tangible thing that you can parcel out and have it behave in predictable ways. So let’s... more

We’ve all been there–you had the whole day open to do as you pleased, and you had all these things... more

Today I’m talking with Dr. Cassie Holmes, professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, social psychologist who researches the intersection... more

The dumb little things you have to do repeatedly can eat up your time and drag your energy down. Since... more

Today, I'm interviewing planning expert Sarah Hart-Unger, host of the Best Laid Plans podcast. A self-described "compulsive list maker and... more

This week I’m sharing ways to make planning less stressful and more happy-making.  Today’s big idea is that there’s a type... more

A big reason we make plans is to stave off stress–if you know what’s happening when it gives you a... more

When you think about getting older, or the elderly in general, what words come to mind?  The answer to that question... more

This week on the podcast I'm taking a look at aging, and the simple but powerful things we can do... more

We have to actively try to counter the ideas about aging that we’ve been swimming in for years and years... more

I’ve been talking to friends and hearing from listeners that a lot of you are pondering life changes–maybe it’s because... more

Today I’m talking to Meagan Francis, host of the podcast Mother of Reinvention, mom of 5 kids (who range in... more

Midlife is basically puberty in reverse. Huge hormonal shifts. The dawn of a new phase of life. A body you... more

Since 1970, North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds. 3 billion!! This is a problem because birds do so... more

For Jodi Helmer, it all started by adopting a rescue dog. That led to fostering other dogs in order to... more

Why am I talking about animals on a show about being a better person? Animals can really bring out our... more

We can’t talk about how to get better and making more of your own food without also talking about getting... more

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who embrace leftovers, and those who turn their nose up... more

While you definitely don’t need any formal training to be a great home cook, having a couple of techniques up... more

Let’s face it: Adulting can be a real slog. The list of things to do and take care of can... more

In order to invite more fun into your life, it helps to give some thought to what you consider to... more

If you want something in your life to change, you’re craving more meaning, a great place to start is by... more

You probably are already aware of parfaits as a breakfast option. But did you know that you can pack them... more

One criteria I had for this week’s grab-and-go breakfasts is that they do not involve dirtying a pan during the... more

OK, I know: Chia pudding sounds like something your hippy aunt made in the 70s. But trust me, it’s really... more

Have you ever gotten home from vacation and felt… sad? Out of it? Just not like yourself? That very real... more

Raise your hand if you’ve ever gotten home from a vacation and felt like you needed to check into a... more

Vacation is fun to think about, but less fun to pack for. I just got back from our first-ever two-week... more

How often do you think about how your life has been going up to this point? Not very often, right?... more

There’s just something about how you say stuff to another person that can come straight off the truth, like a... more

When you can tell that you’re not thinking clearly about something it can be so frustrating! So you just try... more

There is a unique kind of control that a lot of mothers–myself included–display. It's called maternal gatekeeping, where we think... more

Expectations are a real bugger. They make us feel that if things don't happen the way we think they will, there's... more

Sometimes there are things that you feel like you've let go, or that you should have let go already, when... more

There are many obstacles to creating and assimilating new habits that help us become better people. I mean, of course,... more

Today I’m sharing something that can help you stay on track with your efforts to start a new habit. Best... more

Let’s say you’re trying to build a habit of spending 10 minutes a night putting things away and restoring some... more

Trying to become better is not a reason for feeling bad about yourself. You will mess up. You will backslide.... more

Today’s big idea is that because habits are so unconscious and so well-worn, it can take a really big dose... more

Habits are like icebergs--you can perceive just the tip of them, when actually most of them exist underneath the surface... more

Knowing what’s on your “don’t list” will help shore up your boundaries, and that helps you walk a little taller... more

Drawing boundaries might feel limiting, but corralling your energy is, paradoxically, SUPER freeing. Then you don’t have to expend time... more

[I’m replaying some of my best stuff while I take the summer off to decompress. This week’s episodes on boundaries... more

Here it is–my third-least listened to episode ever. It’s about how to stay open to constructive feedback, and why you want... more

This week I’m replaying the three episodes that have gotten the fewest listens since they first launched. These are some... more

As I was browsing for old episodes to re-play while I take a hiatus for the rest of the summer,... more

This week during the great hiatus of 2023 (for this podcast, anyway, although if there’s something you can take a... more

This week during the great hiatus of 2023 (for this podcast, anyway, although if there’s something you can take a... more

This week during the great hiatus of 2023 (for this podcast, anyway, although if there’s something you can take a... more

Although the bills take up a big part of our financial thinking, your highest money priority is NOT to make... more

Most women limit their earning potential by aiming merely to be able to pay their bills–which is a wonderful thing... more

With the “is it here yet?” recession and definitely here inflation, conversations about how much things cost and how much... more

Some people are more empathetic and/or sensitive and so they get an intuitive read on other people’s energy without a... more

Your energy isn't set it and forget it. There are simple things you can do to raise it up. Here... more

Just like your favorite streaming shows, I am taking a hiatus. In the meantime, I’m replaying some of my best... more

As I get ready to take the summer off from producing new episodes (although until I’m back I’ll be replaying... more

What happens when you devote yourself to exploring all the many ways to be a better person? After producing over... more

This week I’m talking about taking a break, which is what I am doing with the podcast–after this week of... more

Sure, there's plenty of things about perimenopause that suck. But as a post-menopausal person, I'm here to tell you about... more

Today I’m talking with holistic health coach Jolinda Johnson, who specializes in helping women through the perimenopausal transition, about the... more

Could your fatigue be related to perimenopause? Could your weight gain? What about your back pain? Because perimenopause can trigger... more

Hand gestures are something that holds a lot of power that we don’t typically give much thought to. (In fact,... more

This week on the podcast I’m talking about little things that make a big difference. And today’s little thing is... more

Talking about little things this week, because who doesn’t love things that take a small amount of effort yet can... more

Continuing on the theme of de-cluttering your life, today I’m talking about how to go about tackling something that most... more

If you want more space in your life you’re going to have to let go of a few things. That’s... more

Today I’m answering a listener question from Kristin, who writes: “Lately I’ve been thinking about all I have to do as... more

Today I’m talking about something that’s been near and dear to my heart for a long time now – sending... more

We're headed back out there--conferences, networking events, even just going to the office and having in-person meetings. Some people have... more

This week I’m talking about how to get back out there and being social with people in real time without... more

When you’re going through tough times, it’s tempting to just hunker down and endure and do whatever it takes to... more

Today I'm talking with Andrea Nakayama, founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance. For the last 20+ years, Andrea helped those... more

Here’s a truth about tough times–they’re naturally a LOT tougher when you try to get through them on your own. And... more

If, as I shared in Monday’s episode, March is meh it’s a great time to simultaneously catch up on and... more

One of the things on my crazy mixed-up list of things giving me life are CBD supplements–they were my pain... more

I have two mantras for this time of year: May is cray (because it’s always jam-packed with various events), and... more

Worry, angst, malaise, the blahs, questioning--these states overtake all of us at some point, often when we’re navigating some kind... more

Now that marijuana is legal in many states, it’s no longer a sneaky little secret–but does that mean it’s time... more

Is alcohol good for you or bad for you? Well…it’s both. On one hand, red wine is part of the... more

Continuing on the comfort theme, today I’m replaying an interview with award-winning book coach, Lisa Tener, who shares her super... more

Continuing on this week’s theme of comfort (I’m replaying episodes this as I’m dealing with the aftermath of appendicitis) I’m... more

Hi! So… I ended up having my appendix out just as my podcast episodes were due. Which is why I’m... more

Today’s thing to stop doing, is blowing off your self-care, whatever that may be–going to bed at a decent time,... more

Today’s thing to do less of is complaining. Complaining is a real slippery slope, because even though it feels constructive–because... more

This week is all about things you can stop doing. Because sometimes being a better person isn’t only about the... more

We all know that sometimes, something happens to hijack your day–and your mood. (It happened to me the day before... more

Setting up a routine can help keep your mood in a good place, as opposed to waking up and just... more

Having your mood in a better place helps you be a better person–but there are so many things that can... more

So far this week we’ve talked about letting go of the things that belong to the person you used to... more

De-cluttering and creating a more functional, more serene space isn’t a one and done deal. I cleaned out our refrigerator... more

This week I’m talking about decluttering–not for the sake of getting that minimalist look, although please, I drool over Instagram... more

We have an idea that resting means doing nothing.  And it’s true that sometimes rest is passive.  Examples of passive rest include:  Sleeping Napping Getting... more

Today I'm talking with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a Board-Certified internal medicine physician and work-life integration researcher. She's also the author... more

This week I’m talking about rest. Not sleep, per se, but giving yourself what you need so that you can... more

When you’re in the midlife realm, t’s really easy to focus on the changes that your hair, face, skin, body... more

This week is all about feeling good about how you look, especially when you’re in that midlife spin cycle where... more

This week I’m talking about how to have a grown-up glow up. Glow up is what my kids call a... more

Take my one-question survey! (Thank you!) One of the most common barriers to making a positive change is time.  We tell ourselves things... more

Take my one-question survey! (Thank you!) Today I’m sharing two motivation secrets that can help you get going with whatever change... more

Take my one-question survey! (Thank you!) I’ve been doing a lot of reading about habits and behavior change for a book... more

Today I’m talking about an overall approach to life that helps keep your mind open and your brain sharp, now... more

Today I'm interviewing Dr. Heather Sandison, who is the founder of the Solcere medical clinic and the residential elder care... more

A recent survey found that sixty-four percent of all Americans say that their biggest fear about growing older is that... more

Remember how bewildering and awkward and silly puberty was?? Well, midlife is basically puberty in reverse. Huge hormonal shifts. The... more

Thinking about today’s episode the lyric from “Landslide” keep running through my head: “Children get older and I’m getting older... more

I’ve been talking to friends and hearing from listeners that a lot of you are pondering life changes–maybe it’s because... more

Now that I’ve gotten to do a deep dive into everyone else’s planning process, I’m psyched to incorporate pieces from... more

I don’t know about you but I just love hearing how different people go about their New Year’s planning, and... more

The New Year’s Plan Jam keeps rolling today with my interview with Jessica Tudos, a professional organizer and life designer... more

Welcome to Day 2 of the first ever New Year’s Plan Jam. Today, I’m replaying an interview with Dr. Suzanne... more

Welcome to the first ever New Year’s Plan Jam! This week, I’m interviewing four different types of experts and asking... more

You know how it can be so hard to wake up? Maybe it’s cold outside, you didn’t sleep great, you’ve... more

You know how your energy can conk out in the afternoon? And you start craving something to perk you back... more

Your nervous system is an information super highway that dictates how stressed you feel, how well you’re sleeping and digesting,... more

When you’ve been sitting all day you feel it in your body–your neck and shoulders get tight, maybe you get... more

During this holiday hullabaloo, when it may feel like time is at a premium, I’m focusing on sharing EASY, FAST,... more

Anxiety is often the result of living in the future--thinking about what hasn’t happened yet, perhaps even dreading it. Of... more

I’ve heard anxiety described as “excitement without breath,” Meaning, anxiety isn’t 100 percent bad. In fact, it’s often a sign... more

I’m re-airing an interview from December 2020 with Leigh Medeiros, a screenwriter and creativity coach who has lived with anxiety... more

You could spend most of the day and night worrying–and how unproductive and unpleasant is that?  Today I’m sharing how to... more

This week I’m talking about anxiety. I mean, mid-December–‘tis the season, isn’t it? Lots to do, lots of expectations to... more

This week I’ve been sharing new ways of thinking that can help you stay in a more positive place. And... more

I’m guessing that the voice you use to talk to yourself isn’t currently all that friendly or supportive. So today’s... more

A mode of thinking that can really keep us stuck in that place of feeling upset and down and small-minded... more

How many times have you beaten yourself up for spending money or time on something that didn’t end up panning... more

In this busy holiday month, I’m coming to you with some mindset hacks–little pivots in your thinking that can help... more

You can be generous in some ways, and stingy in others. And it’s really fascinating to start to unpack where... more

While giving is often energizing, there are definitely times when it’s draining. Or even upsetting. It can leave you feeling... more

We think about giving to others in very practical ways, but there are ways that you can give to people... more

If you’ve ever had the thought that you could stand to be a more generous person, I hope today’s episode... more

When you think of what being a better person means, I’m guessing that being generous is one of the first... more

You already know that gratitude is a nice way to appreciate something that has already happened, but did you know... more

We all know gratitude is good for you–we’ve heard the advice to keep a gratitude journal, and I’ve talked before... more

Hi friends. Today I’m replaying an interview from Thanksgiving, 2020 with Polly Campbell about how to practice gratitude even if... more

Yesterday I talked about something you can do in the moment of feeling stressed out during a family gathering that... more

Here’s the thing about family: You love them, and they can drive you crazy. Which makes you react in a... more

You’ve heard me say it before and you’ll hear me say it again, what you focus on grows. If you... more

Have you ever been telling someone how you feel about something, and they told you to just calm down? Or... more

Today I’m interviewing Colleen Doyle Bryant, author of Rooted in Decency: Finding Inner Peace in a World Gone Sideways because,... more

There’s no denying: There are a lot of bummers in the world. You could really spend all day, all week,... more

It’s a busy time of year so I’m bringing you a few more quick hits–simple, easy, quick things you can... more

Today’s big idea is that there is a balance that you’ve got to strike in order to improve your relationship... more

Today’s big idea is actually three ideas for making life admin less overwhelming. These are mindset shifts that will help... more

Frankly, life admin just makes me want to lie down. Which is why I’m excited to be interviewing my friend,... more

Scheduling is one of my VERY LEAST favorite life admin tasks. Am I the only one with an allergy to... more

This week on the podcast I’m talking about how to take better care of all the details of life–making appointments,... more

There’s just something about how you say stuff to another person that can come straight off the truth, like a... more