Cultivate What Matters

In today’s episode, we review the book No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler. So many of us here have reading goals, so we review a book together once a quarter to help us make progress on our reading goals, read together in community, and learn from great books. Through this book review, we explore the depths of Kate’s learnings as she discovers she has cancer. We review some of our favorite quotes, things we learned and will take away, and applications from this book with all of you. This book was a heavy one, but truly, it instilled what we know already to be true. We are living for a capital L legacy, and our days are numbered. So what we decide to cultivate matters deeply, so live your one beautiful and precious life today, friends. //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 00:34: What Casey is loving 01:19: What Kelley is loving 05:45: Intro to the book this quarter 09:55: Our favorite takeaways from the book 10:49: What if the world no longer holds possibility? 14:06: Guilted into being grateful 17:50: I have this illusion I’m in control of my life 20:00: The predicament of living 22:24: Your choices in this life matter 29:25: Overall book review 29:50: Closing thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // – No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler – Kate Bowler on Annie Down’s podcast – Building a Resilient Life by Rebekah Lyons – Try Softer by Aundi Kolber // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! You can also subscribe to our podcast monthly newsletter here! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter here and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey are in a slump and talk about how to navigate it. We discuss what it’s like when we have no momentum, are in a weird tough season, or aren’t seeing much progress on our goals. Been there? You too? Join us as we talk about the solemn reality of being in a slump and as we have some laughs along the way too. Slumps are a part of life and a part of goal setting, but there is so much to learn in these seasons together! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 04:15: What Kelley is loving 06:22: What Casey is loving 10:42: When we get into it – are you in a slump too? 11:50: Name it & be resilient 14:05: Talk about it 18:30: Now time to move! 22:19: Easy & screen free tasks help 27:00: Lots of grace in this too 30:56: Closing thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // – Pitbull’s Best Playlist – Carrie Underwood’s Hymns Album – 10 Ways to Chase Down Joy – Try Softer book – Building a Resilient Life by Rebekah Lyons – Erin Moore Fitness – Kitchen Cleaner (baking soda & essential oils and Castile soap) – No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! You can also subscribe to our podcast monthly newsletter here! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter here and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey complete part 2 of How to Cultivate Friendships. Not often talked about in friendships, we talk about texting, ghosting, and hard conversations. At their core, we’d enter into deeper friendships and foster greater connection if we’d focus on communicating more clearly, being willing to go beyond the surface level, and being willing to have hard conversations. We share personal examples and stories in our lives that have been challenging yet refining in the way we approach friendship. Friendship is a part of a rich and beautiful life, and it’s so worthwhile to cultivate! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 01:54: What Casey is loving 03:30: What Kelley is loving 06:09: Episode intro - ghosting, communicating, texting, and more! 08:44: Be a clear communicator 16:21: Hey, send up a flare. Are you alive? 20:42: Don’t be afraid to go deeper & give it time 25:42: Be willing to have hard conversations 31:14: Boundaries help us love people 34:28: Closing thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // – Mini Desk Calendars // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! You can also subscribe to our podcast monthly newsletter here! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter here and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey wanted to talk about connection since we’re so close to Valentine’s Day. So we decided to talk about what every person needs in their lives, whether you’re in a relationship or not – friendship!! Having a place to belong and people to connect with are crucial to our health, well-being, and growth as individuals. We can’t go it alone. We explore the staggering statistics behind depression, suicide, and being “together but apart” in our technology driven society. It can be a lonely world, but it doesn’t have to be. We explore a few easy ways to foster connection and grow friendships (new or old) in our lives. Having friends by our side is what makes life so meaningful and worthwhile, so let’s cultivate friendships together for a more purposeful life lived together! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 00:25: What Casey is loving 03:43: What Kelley is loving 04:55: Digging into the meat of the episode 05:38: Together but apart 07:25: Epidemic of loneliness 08:02: Belonging is a basic human need! 11:31: We know making & keeping friends can be hard 12:30: 4 easy, low energy ways to build connection & grow friendships 23:28: Closing thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // – Try Softer by Aundi Kolber – The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. – Hand Lettering Worksheets from Etsy – How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie – How to Host a Book Swap // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! You can also subscribe to our podcast monthly newsletter here! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter here and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey share a pep talk with you. About this time of the year, discouragement sets in. Doubts and questions of why we aren’t making more progress by now swirl in our heads. We offer a pep talk about waiting in the process of goal setting, how it’s key to our growth, and how it actually becomes a beautiful part of changing and shaping us for the capital L legacy we want to leave when we’re 80. Waiting isn’t always easy, but it’s a part of the journey of our lives. We hope this episode encourages you as you wait on progress, on achieved goals, and on the legacy you’re living! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 04:03: What Casey is loving 07:48: What Kelley is loving 10:05: Start of this pep talk 13:51: A big part of the process is waiting 14:54: Let’s take a step back together for a minute 17:59: An example of looking at the bigger picture 21:53: Can you imagine being a good waiter? 23:24: A few steps to learn to wait well 28:27: Closing thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // – Tello and Rose – Jones Road Beauty Lip Tint – Derek Kinney on Instagram // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! You can also subscribe to our podcast monthly newsletter here! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter here and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey kick off the 5th and final episode in the Building Better Goals series featuring big dreams. Big dream goals can be daunting and overwhelming, and many might say, “where do I even start?” We break down what it is, what it’s comprised of, and why you should set and pursue big dream goals in your life. Sometimes, various feelings can also mean we’ve pushed big dreams aside, and we want to encourage you to revisit those big dreams with hope not fear. We hope to encourage you and inspire you in taking a few practical steps to voicing, planning, and executing on your big dream goals. They’re possible, friends! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 02:20: What Casey is loving 07:32: What Kelley is loving 11:39: Breaking down 3 types of goals 16:22: Kelley’s big dream goal example 18:19: Casey’s big dream goal example 21:05: Why set big dream goals? A pep talk. 24:10: What to do if you want to set a big dream 28:10: Now go do it – execute! 29:00: Closing thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // – Building a Resilient Life by Rebekah Lyons – The Magic of Big Dream Goals – How to Cultivate Big Dream Goals – How to Cultivate Finish Line Goals – How to Cultivate Habit Goals – PowerSheets // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! You can also subscribe to our podcast monthly newsletter here! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter here and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey kick off the 4th episode in the Building Better Goals series featuring tending lists. Tending lists are the systems we use each month to track, systemize, and measure our progress on our goals. They’re so different from our to-do lists, and they’re lists that actually fill our cup and help us become the women we want to be. We share personal examples well as a few quick things you can do today to create one of your own. Tending lists are vital to your success, and listen in to hear why! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 01:30: What Casey is loving 07:16: What Kelley is loving 10:10: The heart of PowerSheets – tending lists! 10:30: What the heck is a tending list? 14:18: A real life example of a tending list in action with a big dream 21:17: Put the hard things on there, too. 26:00: How to make your own 28:41: A pep talk as you do it! 29:36: Closing thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // – Becoming a Soul Minimalist by Emily P. Freeman – John Mark Comer – Practicing the Way podcast – Archer and Olive Traveler’s Notebook – The Voice of the Heart – PowerSheets – The Difference Between a Tending List and a To-Do List – How to Make a Monthly Tending List // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! You can also subscribe to our podcast monthly newsletter here! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter here and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey kick off the 3rd episode in the Building Better Goals series featuring routines. Routines are the series of repeated habits or actions you do at a certain time of day or week. We share some key benefits of routines, how you can identify those in your life already and make changes to them, and some fun examples of our own that impact our life and our goals. If you have any to share, we’d love to hear from you too! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 01:00: What Casey is loving 02:20: What Kelley is loving 03:44: Let’s chat routines. 08:50: A practical way to identify them 10:14: The difference between routines and rhythms 12:51: Some practical examples 13:34: All the feelings in this 15:12: Our favorite routines 20:00: Closing thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // – The Lacrosse Ball – Atomic Habits – Sugar Cookie Speech – Habit Workbook – Routines Workbook // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter here and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey kick off the 2nd episode in the Building Better Goals series featuring habits. These are the building blocks of goals – those repeated actions we do day in and day out that shape us and form us, oftentimes so much more than we realize. We dig into the science of the brain that form habits and why they’re so powerful, and how to cultivate the right habits and good habits for you. It’s only the tip of the iceberg here, but it’s a meaty episode to dig into if you want to change the habits in your life! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 02:18: What Casey is loving - a habit hack. 03:30: What Kelley is loving - these awesome headphones! 06:38: Digging into habits 08:44: The difference between a rhythm and routine 09:31: The usual story with habits 13:30: Habits ARE so powerful – it’s all in the brain! 16:28: How do you choose the right habits? 19:04: Start here with your current habits 21:48: How to cultivate good habits? 29:00 Closing thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // – Shokz Open Running Mini Headphones – Atomic Habits by James Clear – Habit Workbook // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter here and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelly and Casey start a new series for the new year about how to build better goals. This episode is the capstone episode of our proven goal setting system, why it works, and why it’s different from all the other goal setting systems or New Year’s Eve resolutions out there. We share stats along with practical tips to get started on your goals right now. Join us today for a 30,000 foot level conversation about how to build new and better goals and ACTUALLY accomplish them this year! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 01:43: What Casey is loving 04:27: What Kelley is loving 07:45: Let’s chat goals & stats 10:27: Our proven system 12:48: Saying yes to what matters 13:42: So how do we do this, practically? 14:49: Uncover what matters 15:31 Break it down into little steps 16:27: Live it out – go do it! 17:38: The mindset shifts that make this happen 18:57: Taking the long view 19:22: A story that really sums this ALL up & will make you cry 23:16: When you’re 80… 23:29: Here’s 3 steps to start! 29:00 Final thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Curve Love Ultra High Rise Ankle Straight Jean That Look Good on Everybody — Sweaty Bands — Teleties Hair Bands — Our Cultivate stories — What is a Tending List? — What is a BHAG? —The 12 Week Year Episode — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner — PowerSheets Facebook Group // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter here and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, we take less than 30 seconds to wish you and yours a wonderful time with your family this Christmas. We’re so grateful for you all, and we wish you a Merry Christmas! // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey recap 2023 together! Celebrating is so important to make sure we mark time, we don’t forget what matters, and that we continue to move forward on our goals. We share wins from other Cultivators, and you’ll want to hear these. Whether it’s big or small, we can all celebrate something we’ve grown in and made progress at this year. We challenge you to reflect on what you can celebrate from this year, even if it’s just 5 small things. There’s beauty in acknowledging how far we’ve come! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 01:05: What Casey is loving 02:13: What Kelley is loving 03:26: We celebrate to mark time! 05:36: Celebrating looks different for everyone 07:34: Wins from our community 13:02: Our wins from this year 15:07: A challenge & final thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Homemade Crusty Bread Recipe — Alabama Christmas Album — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner — PowerSheets Facebook Group — Goal Setting Rewards That Aren’t Food or Money on the blog // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey discuss the importance of traditions, especially around the holidays—research proves traditions are good for our health! Sharing some of their favorite stories, they also remember sweet memories together with their loved ones. You'll be inspired to start traditions with your friends and family, too. Grab a cup of coffee, write down some ideas, and take a trip down memory lane with us as we reflect on traditions! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 01:12: What Casey is loving 02:04: What Kelley is loving 05:54: Let’s talk traditions 07:15: What are traditions and why do them? 09:17: The science behind it 10:48: Sharing some of our traditions 14:18: Mrs. Right 17:08: Traditions change over time 17:42: Some new traditions to try 19:25: Baby Jesus tradition 21:26: Final thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Target’s Light Blue Dutch Oven — Ninja with a Handle — Kendra Scott x Target — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner — PowerSheets Facebook Group — Mrs. Right Script (The Left/Right Game) — Christmas Traditions from the blog — Holiday Wildcard download // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey review The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington. This book talks about how we’ve all been doing planning for our personal and professional lives wrong – we’ve got to stop thinking in 1 year periods and switch to 12 weeks. Shorter periods of time allow us to drive urgency to accomplish our goals, see results quicker, celebrate more often, execute on an effective plan, and steward our time WAY more strategically. We share our favorite nuggets, how we’d use it in our own lives, and how we’d rate it and recommend it to others. Thanks for listening to this quarter’s book review! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 02:00: What Casey is loving 04:09: What Kelley is loving 07:42: The premise of The 12 Week Year 10:54: You have to measure the execution! 11:50: Our favorite nuggets 12:00: Commitments are different from interests. 13:03: A new take on weekly planning 13:52: Life is intentionally unbalanced 15:21: Accountability is ownership of your life. 16:09: How we’d apply & implement these learnings 20:41: How we’d rate the book 21:13: Greatness is made in the small moments. 23:06: 85% execution is the secret! 24:44: Final thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Macro Friendly Foods — Lillie Eats and Tells — Stabilo 68 Pen — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner — Blooms Pen Set — PowerSheets Facebook Group — The 12 Week Year — The 4 Hour Workweek // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, we’re flipping the script and recommending our favorite small businesses in 15 minutes or so! We’re so grateful for these small businesses that have impacted our lives in sweet ways, and we want to champion them. We’re so grateful for all you do to support our small business as well! We’d love to have you shop with our friends and with us this Black Friday Cyber Monday weekend. //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 00:37: What Kelley is loving 02:21: What Casey is loving 05:59: Diving into our fav small biz recs 06:10: Pippi Post - stationery & gifts 06:54: Persnickety Gifts - curated gifts 07:43: Anna Clayton Jewelry - everyday jewelry 08:30: Lake Pajamas - luxury pajamas 10:13: Red Land Cotton - American made goods 11:30: Macro Friendly Foods - easy, delicious, balanced meals 13:15: Educating Amy - educational kids toys 14:32: Tello & Rose - home decor, American made goods, and style tips 15:29: Final thoughts //Resources Mentioned in this Episode// -Protein Cookie Dough Recipe - 1-3 scoops vanilla protein powder - ¼ cup of quick oats - 1 Tbsp of peanut butter - 1 Tbsp of chocolate chips - Stevia if needed - Add as much water as needed for a thick consistency // Small Businesses Mentioned in this Episode // -Lisa Leonard’s Nativity Set -Pippi Post -Persnickety Gifts -Anna Clayton Jewelry -Lake Pajamas -Red Land Cotton -Macro Friendly Foods -Educating Amy -Tello & Rose // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the podcast newsletter and receive intentional resources, recaps, and information shared on the podcast here! https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/podcast — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the everyday realities of living in a broken world. Our minds can also become conformed to think negatively and reject any thankfulness. Packed with Scripture, we shed light on how we can change the lens we view life with because of Christ and what He did for us. With gratitude, it can change everything. With a couple of practical examples that are science backed, we hope you can begin practicing gratitude in your everyday life, not just during Thanksgiving. Know that we’re so grateful for you! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome & happy Thanksgiving! 04:26: What Casey is loving 08:57: What Kelley is loving 10:34: Do you decorate before or after Thanksgiving? 12:23: What we grieve in this life 16:45: May we savor today 18:48: It starts with our mindsets 23:32: A few ways to practice gratitude & the science & facts 32:33: Recap // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // -The Built Bar -The Built Puff Bars -Candy Cane Bubble Bar from Lush -Gratitude Prompts // Products Mentioned in this Episode // -PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner - PowerSheets Facebook Group -Gratitude Journal // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the podcast newsletter and receive intentional resources, recaps, and information shared on the podcast here! https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/podcast — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey sit down for coffee with one of our Goal School Premium members, Lisa Hartung, who shared her grief with us in this community last year. After watching her grieve for her mother and putting her grief into action in marathon training and community building, we had to have her share her compelling story with everyone. As a people lover fueled with purpose, she shares her story with such radiance that we hope will encourage and inspire you too. May these words encourage your heart if you’re grieving in this season, and may you know you don’t have to do it alone! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 01:27: Intro to our guest – Lisa! 02:08: What Lisa is loving right now 04:17: What Casey is loving right now 05:01: What Kelley is loving right now 06:01: Diving into community & purpose 06:23: Lisa’s backstory that started it all 08:54: How Lisa used PowerSheets to train 10:43: The day of the race 14:31: Grieving her mom 19:56: The guilt in grief and partnering with others 22:11: How to offer support in grief 25:14: An encouragement if you’re grieving 26:38: Resources that Lisa has 29:30: Final thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // -The Home Edit -Project Purple -Kelley’s favorite Blistex chapstick -Lisa’s course and site -Lisa Hartung on Instagram // Products Mentioned in this Episode // — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner — PowerSheets Facebook Group —Goal School Premium —Habit Trackers // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the podcast newsletter and receive intentional resources, recaps, and information shared on the podcast here! https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/podcast — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey talk about what we’re all thinking right about this time of year. If it’s November and we only have 2 months left of this year, what do we do to accomplish our goals or do we just throw in the towel? We’re with you in this, and you’re not alone! We hope this episode helps you go from feeling paralyzed or shell shocked and at a standstill to feeling confident in your decisions to start, stop, or go slower on finishing up your goals for this year. In 3 simple steps, we give you an outline on how to approach whatever remains on your to-do list for the year. All in all, your progress isn’t dependent on the perfect time to do it, but it is dependent on the choice to do it. We’re so glad you’re here, and we hope this episode helps you navigate the last 2 months of 2023! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 01:09: What Casey is loving 03:19: What Kelley is loving 04:26: Don’t we all become our moms? 06:22: The end of the year is in sight 08:11: Casey’s example of goals that aren’t complete yet 10:16: What is a hobby LOL 12:40: Kelley’s example of goals still left for this year 12:43: A Cultivator trying to learn how to retire 14:36: Time to pick up some goals we put down 15:44: Be brave and don’t put it off 16:05: You have time, so ask yourself these questions 17:54: Break it down….even more 19:22: Just do a smaller step and start now 20:07: Map it out for the rest of the year with 1-3 easy steps 22:15: Recap 23:39: Final thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // -Madewell Wide Leg Vintage Jeans -Chico’s Flattering Tops -Chico’s Wide Leg Jeans // Products Mentioned in this Episode // — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner — PowerSheets Facebook Group // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey talk about the busyness of fall and all the feelings that can arise in this season. Fall can be one of the busiest seasons each year, and it can also be a season when big feelings resurface. With that in mind, we hope this episode helps you slow down, pay attention to what’s in front of you, and enjoy this season. You'll enjoy this lighthearted episode, full of practical tips and festive recipes. We’re so glad you’re here, and we hope you laugh today! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 01:23: What Casey is loving 03:19: What Kelley is loving 05:44: The power of noticing others 06:21: The fun of fall 06:38: When your fall is full 07:17: The importance of pausing 08:47: A trunk or treat story to make you laugh 11:18: Give yourself some grace…..and let them be Power Rangers 12:52: The practical tips for this fall 14:49: Make a bucket list 17:28: Recipes you’ll love 20:05: Our favorite shows, movies, and reads for fall 21:30: Make it an event 23:23: It’s time to harvest 24:50: Final thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // Faith and Fables Book Club on Instagram Juniper Bean Resorts to Murder book rec Fall Bucket List Download2024 PowerSheets Intentional Goal PlannerPowerSheets Facebook Group // Recipes Mentioned // Download Holiday Wassail Recipe CardVanilla Ka'Chava // Products You'll Love // // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey finish this 2 part episode. After reflecting on the dark side of nostalgia and its consequences for today, Kelley and Casey highlight your best next steps to take the triumphs and failures from the past to be key learnings for your future. Whatever your past has held, it can be used as a tool to get unstuck and live out your best days. With vulnerability and honesty, Kelley and Casey hope this episode blesses you to believe that the best is always yet to come and yet to be. We’re so glad you’re here! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 01:14: What Kelley is loving 03:05: What Casey is loving 03:49: Recapping the dark side of nostalgia 05:33: How to move forward in 3 steps 06:51: 1. You can’t skip reflection 08:18: 2. Seeking the learning from the past 08:32: Casey’s story 10:02: How her story went from hopeless to hopeful 11:48: Kelley’s story 12:55: How her story went from hopeless to hopeful 18:12: 3. Acknowledge your progress and your growth 19:14: Remember the one fruitful life you have 19:48: Would you want to live forever? 19:59: The beauty of today 20:25: Final thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // -The Lazy Genius Way -Link to Purchase Kachava, Meal Replacement Protein Shake -Recipe for the Ka’chava, Almond Milk, & Matcha Smoothie - 240 ml of Vanilla Almond Milk - 2 scoops of Vanilla Ka’chava - ½ T. matcha powder - As much as you’d like -Blend and enjoy! — Gratitude Journal — Everyday Lined Notebooks — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/2024-powersheets-2 — PowerSheets Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!