The 8 Cow Life

We do not have control over what other say or do, but we do always have control over how we show up in the situations we find ourselves in. Today I talk about the importance of practicing and implementing coming into every situation from a place of love. Is this something you struggle with? Do you know the impact it will have on your life? Come have a listen to why I think you should do it and the effects it will have not only on your life but the lives around you. PLUS!!! A huge announcement.

We all have things that inconvenience us and annoy us in our lives. Many times we like to play victims and think those inconveniences are caused by others. This week I talk about an inconvenience I dealt with for over 18 months because I thought my husband should take care of the problem. It wasn't until I finally realized that I could solve my own problem, did I also realize that the I was the one causing the inconvenience - not my husband. Come have a listen to not only hear how stupid I was for 18 months, but to also hear how you can be sure not to do the same thing in your own life. Enjoy!

Decisions, decisions, decisions!! They are what we face daily and to some of you, they can be paralyzing. Today I talk all about the importance of getting out of the land of "I don't know." and making decisions for your life. I talk about how your brain works regarding decisions and how Satan and the Holy Ghost play into the whole process. Come have a listen and then let me know what you think! Enjoy!

This life we live is fast paced and crazy. At times we need to take a step back and realize that we are not running a race against anyone else. Our life is important and valuable and sometimes that means we need to slow things down, sleep, and take a deep breath. Come listen to some tips I share after a week of being sick and being forced to slow down. I hope they help you slow down as well and focus on some important self-care. Enjoy!

It's the beginning of the month so that means it's time for me to bring you another interview. Today I am excited to have Chanelle Neilson from "Moms Who Know Podcast" as my guest. Chanelle is an amazing lady who has done a lot in her life and in her passion for reaching out to moms and helping them feel fulfilled and living up to their highest potential. Today Chanelle discusses the importance of the morning routine. If you are anything like me, getting your day started off on the right foot is essential in accomplishing all that the day will bring you. Chanelle also shares how to take information that we learn and apply it in our life in a way that is more meaningful and helpful in advancing our forward progress. If you would like to learn more about Chanelle, please go here: https://momswhoknowpodcast.com If you would like to know more about the course that Chanelle referred to by Becky Edwards, please go here: http://purposedrivenmotherhood.blogspot.com/p/heaven-journaling-101.html

One of the key doctrines of the church is that God has not stopped speaking to man and that The Church has an open canon where revelation is on going. This means that God can change things through His appointed prophets to meet the needs of His saints in real time. Personally, it is how I know this church is true. I know God will not leave me alone in my day and age and will guide me and His prophets so that all I need to know to live the life God wants me to will be revealed to me. As far as the Church goes, only the prophet, Russel M. Nelson can receive revelation for the Church and he sure has received a lot lately. Joel and I discuss these changes today and Joel then shares why he believes so many changes are and will continue to happen. Enjoy!

I don't know where this thought process starts, most likely in ones childhood when the frustration of a mother who sees ungrateful children wanting more and more finally snaps and produces an epic lecture on how greedy children are and that they should just be grateful for what they have and not want more. I have to agree with that mother, and honestly I have been that mother, that all humans - especially children - need more gratitude in their lives. But where I've always gotten it wrong is that I shouldn't want for more. But what if gratitude and wanting more are actually two principles that go hand in hand? What if you are suppose to be grateful AND want more almost in the same breath? Come listen to today's podcast where I talk about how God Himself has taught us this principle through an act we do everyday. It's one I hope to implement more not only in my own life, but teach to my children as well. Enjoy!

You may think that self confidence is something that people are born with, but really it all comes down to how you view your situations and your ability to change your outcomes. Come listen to today's podcast where I give you the key to gaining more self confidence and how you can develop this skill if you want. You read that right, it is a skill and that is such great news because it means anyone can develop more self confidence, thus being able to create the outcomes they want in their lives - and that most definitely includes you. Enjoy!

MISTAKES! We all dread them, but they are simply part of being human. Mistakes are how you learn and how you grow, but we tend to make them mean so much more than they really are. I know God is always forgiving of my mistakes, so you and I both need to make sure we are forgiving of ourselves. In fact, God created a whole plan centered around the very fact that you would make mistakes. Join me today on the podcast as I discuss some recent mistakes I've made and how I handled them so as to not make them worse than they already were. I teach you how to do the same in all the mistakes that lie in your future. Enjoy!

Have you been thinking of going back to school and furthering your education? Have you wondered what it would be like to become a nurse while still having young kids at home? If you answered yes to either of these questions, make sure you take a listen to this interview with Kristina Thomas. Kristina decided it was time to go back to school and get her degree in nursing while her kids were still young and at home. She talks about how she and her husband navigated that time, why she did it when she did, and her feelings about doing it now that she is on the other side of it. Kristina also talks about the privileges she has experienced as she has been a nurse and helped her patients not only with their medical needs but their emotional and spiritual ones as well. Kristina is real and I feel gives a great insight into going after your dreams while still juggling a family and all that life has to bring. Enjoy!

In January 2019, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made a shift to focus gospel study a bit more on the home. The traditional three hour block of church was dropped down to two hours and a curriculum for families to study together at home was given to all church members. While still in it's infancy, Joel and Meg weigh in on their experiences so far with the new church schedule and curriculum. Enjoy!

We all like to be in a place where we feel like things are sailing along and it's easy and fun. But in life those moments are often fleeting and they take a great amount of energy to get to. That energy needed can be intimidating and keep you from even getting started. This week on the podcast I talk about some practical tips to help you get started in going after your passion and making your dreams a reality. I hope you enjoy it. Here is the link to the article I reference: https://www.lds.org/ensign/2019/01/young-adults/keeping-your-goals-from-getting-in-the-way-of-personal-growth?lang=eng If you are ready to start living your life on purpose and want to become the best version of you, but just need a little help? Jump on a call with me and let me help you get started. Follow the link below to get on my schedule: https://coachingwithmegtilton.as.me/9sessions

I had a totally different podcast planned for today, and while this podcast is meant to teach and inspire you, I hope that my being real and in the moment will always inspire you more. Our dear sweet dog Griffen passed away yesterday unexpectedly and tragically. I won't go into all the details, but it has definitely thrown a curveball into our lives. Today I pay tribute to him and speak from the heart on what this lesson is teaching me. I know there will be more lessons to come. Thanks for listening and being supportive and understanding. I love you all.

We talk a lot about how to get started doing something, but we often don't talk about the benefits that come once we do start and gain some momentum towards our goal. We certainly don't address the affects it has on our brains. Today on the podcast I talk about the blessings of momentum and the amazing things it produces for you as you grow and develop and become the best version of yourself. Enjoy! If you want help getting to a state of momentum in your life, sign up for a free mini session with me at the link below! https://coachingwithmegtilton.as.me/9sessions

Have you ever met someone who exudes happiness and light? Charity Lighten lives up to her name in every way. She radiates, gratitude, happiness, and a love of life that is contagious. I could not have picked a better interview to kick off the new year had I tried. Come have a listen as Charity shares with you gems of wisdom from how to live a happier life, the power of a loaf of bread, how to be successful in living a healthier lifestyle, and one of Satan's great lies against women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I hope this interview uplifts you and let's you know that you do matter and that you have a divine purpose and mission on this earth and that God wants you to succeed. Love to you all! P.S. If you would like to checkout Charity's Silver Fern products, follow the link below for a 20% discount.

Joel expounds upon insights learned from those of other faiths in regards to the nature of Christ and who He was. He dives deep into the Gospel of John and reflects on the teachings given in that book and the implications it has into our lives and relationship with the Savior.

Today I turn the interview table around and have Dr. Tilton interview me for this special podcast episode. It's totally unedited so I hope you enjoy it. I didn't even know the questions ahead of time. I hope you all had an amazing 2018 and that 2019 is your best year yet!

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas with many family and friends surrounding you. You are loved and YOU are the reason Christ came to earth. You are worth everything He hopes for you. May you believe in Him and in you. I love you.

You live in a society today where you are bombarded by things that if you consume or participate in, promise to make you feel happy all of the time. As a society we have grown to think that negative and uncomfortable emotions are not the way life's supposed to be lived. But it’s all false advertising. No food, pill, or thing you can buy will ever be able to relieve you from negative emotion long term. They are all quick fixes of relief and in actuality only create more problems down the road. Today I want to talk about a bit more sly hit of dopamine we like to give ourselves and that is “buffering with learning”. We have been taught that knowledge is power. That is only partially true. Knowledge is power only when you put it into action and even when you do that, there is still going to be negative emotion with whatever you are doing. But it’s easy to get caught in the trap of your brain telling you that the reason you can’t go forward is because you don’t have enough knowledge and that lack of knowledge is what will cause you uncomfortable emotions. Come listen to two examples I talk of today about two women who are on opposite sides of the knowledge spectrum and their outcomes. You will be surprised by what you hear. Enjoy! Mini-Session Link:https://coachingwithmegtilton.as.me/FREE30

We are quickly approaching a new year and with a new year comes resolve to do better than the last year. Statistically most of us won't accomplish the goals we set at the beginning of 2019. Why is that? On today's podcast I talk about the only thing you need to succeed at any goal you set - be it in the New Year or at anytime. The great news is that it's nothing you have to buy, it doesn't have anything to do with your talent, and it certainly doesn't have anything to do with how many people like you. It all comes down to one thing, and you are the master of that thing. If you want help with this one thing, be sure to sign up for a free 30 minute session. Link is below. https://coachingwithmegtilton.as.me/FREE30

Have you ever met a person who just oozes happiness and positivity? Well, if not you are in for a treat with my guest today. I interview the amazing Jeni Allen. Jeni and I have known each other for several years and I have stayed in touch with her via social media. Recently I noticed her many posts about an amazing new fitness class called “High Fitness”. On the podcast today I talk with Jeni about what her experience has been in teaching “High” and the difference it has made in her individual life as well as her role as a mother. If you happen to live in the Portland, Oregon area, definitely go to her class. High Fitness is taught throughout the United States and a link to their website it below so that you can find a class near you. I took my first class this last Saturday and LOVED IT! It was fast and fun and I left sweating. I will definitely be going back. I think this is a great podcast to listen to in December. Just because it’s the holidays and busy, doesn’t mean that you can’t set goals for yourself this month and accomplish amazing things. Don’t wait until the New Year to set those life changing goals. Go H.I.G.H.! Enjoy! Jeni Allen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highfitnessjeni/ High Fitness Website: https://highfitness.com Sign-up for a FREE 30 minute coaching session: https://coachingwithmegtilton.as.me/FREE30

Unless you've been living under a rock somewhere, you are most likely very familiar with the story surrounding the birth of our Savior. There was a virgin, shepherds, wisemen, angels and gifts. We learn what we know from the accounts of Matthew and Luke. But their versions of the birth of the Savior are very different. Come listen to what Joel has to say about the importance of both Matthew and Luke's accounts surrounding the Saviors birth and the different message each one is trying to convey. They are both important and essential to the role Christ plays in each of our lives. Enjoy!

I talk a lot about the importance of coaching, because I’m a coach. Duh! I think everyone should have a coach and get coaching on a regular basis. Having someone who can look at your brain from a non-judgmental and neutral place is so helpful in showing you the way “out of the forest” if you will, that we all tend to get ourselves caught up in. But just as important as having a coach is, it is equally important to learn how to self-coach. It’s a lot like having a personal trainer. They can only do so much for you. In order to see true and lasting results you have to be willing to put in the time and effort when you are away from them. Today on the podcast I give you three steps so that you can start self-coaching yourself and see amazing results in your life. Also, since this is Cyber Monday, November 26th, 2018 I am offering hour long coaching sessions for FREE. So if you happen to be listening to this on the 26th, go and sign-up for an hour of FREE coaching. You won’t regret it. The link is below to my online schedule. Have a great week! https://coachingwithmegtilton.as.me/freecoachingsession

We live in a world made up of boundaries. We have boundaries when it comes to the countries we live in, how we drive in traffic, how we decide on property ownership, and so much more. Boundaries create order and safety. They also allow for a lot of freedom that wouldn’t exist if boundaries didn’t exist. But there is one area in our life that the majority of us lack in good boundary keeping skills - our thoughts. We think our thoughts just come and go and we have little control over them. On today’s podcast I give you a visual image of how to set up thought boundaries in your brain and then what you need to do to make sure you keep the good thoughts within bounds and the bad ones well outside of bounds. Also, if after listening to this episode you would like some help in obtaining better thought boundaries, make sure you click on the link below and claim one of the five free spots I am giving away this week only. You don’t have to be coached this week, you just have to get it scheduled and I’m only offering it to the first five women who sign up. Give this to yourself as an early Christmas present. Nervous about being coached? I have got you. The only thing you have to do is show up and I will take you on the journey towards creating better thought boundaries which always leads to better results in your life. I can’t wait to chat with you. Click below to claim your spot! https://coachingwithmegtilton.as.me/freecoachingsession

This last week our family suffered a great loss with the passing of my father-in-law. He was one of the best men I have ever met and leaves behind a legacy of so many amazing traits and qualities. I am honored and humbled to be one of his daughter-in-laws and to know that his life will forever shape that of my husband and children. Today I share some of the most significant things he leaves behind as his legacy to the posterity that comes after him. I hope his legacy will inspire you to shape and develop your own legacy. Your legacy is something that you can decide on now and start living today. What will it be? What do you want to pass on and be remembered for in generations to come? Legacies happen no matter what, but you can be deliberate in your shaping of the one you leave. I am excited to work on mine more intentionally. After listening today, I hope you are too.

It's the first Monday in November so that means I am interviewing a woman in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who is going after a passion outside of motherhood and boy are you in for a treat today - literally. Today I am excited to share with you the wisdom of Melissa Kimball owner and founder of "For the Love of Cake" a home baking business that Melissa started just 4 short months ago where she turned a hobby of making cakes for her kid's birthdays into a part-time business. This is a great podcast for anyone thinking of going after something like this but Melissa's wisdom and insight reaches far beyond buttercream and fondant. Come have a listen and then be sure to go to my website to take a look at all her amazing cakes. You can also find Melissa on Facebook at the following link:https://www.facebook.com/melissakaykimball/ Enjoy!

Today Joel and I discuss the change made by Russell M. Nelson for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to go from three hours of church to two hours. Joel puts me on the hot seat to get my impressions as a mother and woman in the church with the changes this will bring. It was a great discussion and I hope you enjoy!

Everywhere you look nowadays, people are on their phones. Have you ever left home and discovered you didn’t have your phone and you felt panic well up inside you? We are addicted to them and all the apps that come with them. Recently, President Russell M. Nelson asked the women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to take a 10 day social media fast. I have linked to his entire address below. Today I share the insights I gained by taking this fast and the lessons I am taking forward as I have re-entered the digital world of social media. If you have taken the fast yourself, I’d love to hear what you learned by writing to me at meg@the8cowlife.com and if you haven’t yet done the fast, I highly encourage you to do so. It is something that will only benefit your life. Have a great week and enjoy! https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2018/10/sisters-participation-in-the-gathering-of-israel?lang=eng

If you want to get anything in your life done and do it in away that fosters more love and respect for yourself and those around you, you need to start dividing it into "Interruptible" and Uninterruptible" time frames. I have started doing this myself and it has made a huge difference in how I view my time when I work and when I'm with my family. Come have a listen to why I think every mom needs to be working under these time frames and how it not only helps you in accomplishing your goals but how it helps you be the best mom you can be and teach your children a valuable lesson on how to respect their time as well as others. Enjoy!

We often hear in the news that the earth does not have enough space or resources to accommodate the ever growing world population. While that is really a discussion for another day, I think far too many women already feel like the world doesn’t need them and that their place on earth is insignificant. Today I talk about why you are most definitely allowed to take up space and steps you can implement that will allow you to start believing that. I have no doubt in my mind surrounding the truthfulness of this concept. Enjoy!

We live in a world that wants to tell us that the only way we have value and worth is by going big and making a difference in some area that effects millions of people. Today I talk about how I think you really can change the world even if you only effect one person. This is a concept that I think is essential and so important to learn and teach others so that each of us can go forward making the differences we need to and impacting the world the way God intends us to. Enjoy!

We put so much emphasis on checking things off our list of endless “to-do’s” that we can sometimes think that in order to get into Heaven, we can do the same thing. This month on the podcast we discuss the difference of simply doing as opposed to becoming. Doing is easy, becoming is much more difficult. Come find out what Joel has to say about this and it’s importance in our life. If you would like to read the talk by President Oaks which Joel referenced, please follow the link below. Enjoy! President Oaks talk: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2000/10/the-challenge-to-become?lang=eng

Today's podcast is one I am so happy to bring to you. I am interviewing my friend and fellow coach, Kendra Huffman. Kendra is one of the most loving and caring people I know. She truly strives to follow our Savior in all she does and I am grateful for her example. Today I interview her to discuss her journey of following her passion outside of motherhood in becoming a certified life coach working with women whose husbands are less active or who have left The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She not only talks about her journey of becoming a coach, but why she chose the niche she did, and the great benefits she has seen come to her clients as she has worked with them through a very difficult transition in their lives. I'm grateful to know that Kendra is there for these women because I know they are in great hands. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with their spouse leaving the Church, you can find Kendra at bravestlove.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/coachingwithkendra/. If you enjoyed this podcast please reach out to me and let me know what you thought. You can reach me at meg@the8cowlife.com. Enjoy!

We live in a world where we think everyone else is living a much better life than we are. We believe that people who are successful or going after their dreams are special and unique in some way. We think they must be void of hardships and shortcomings in their life and that's why they are where they are. It's just not true. I use to think the same way you maybe thinking. So today, I'm sharing my story and how I have gotten to where I am today by following my passion outside of motherhood. I hope it gives you hope that we are more a like then we are different and that you can do it too. If you want help pursuing your passion outside of motherhood, then I am your coach! Here is the link to my online schedule so you can sign up for a free coaching session where I can help you get started on living your passions instead of thinking about them. I can't wait to chat with you. https://coachingwithmegtilton.as.me/freecoachingsession

I am a believer that God has given every person on this planet at least one talent or gift that He intends for them to use to bless others and develop themselves. Many will spend a lot of time focusing on helping you find and use your talents, including myself, but today I want to share the opposite lesson you need to learn in regards to our talents and gifts as you pursue your passions. Sometimes you may be tempted to think you are better than or more deserving of certain things because of your talents. I talk today about how that can be dangerous and will in the long run, really stifle your growth and ability to use your talents for the most good. Enjoy!

I hear so many times from women that they know they have something to give back, a deeper purpose for their life than what they are currently doing, they just aren't sure what that thing is. Today I talk about some actionable things that you can do to start eliminating paths you know you are not suppose to go down and help you more quickly get on the one you are suppose to be doing. I promise, following these steps will help you figure it out. If you have any questions be sure to get back to me and let me know what they are. Also, if you'd like even more help make sure you sign up for a free mini-coaching session where I can help you get going on the path you are meant to be on. Here is a link to my online scheduler. Don't be shy! https://coachingwithmegtilton.as.me/freeminicoachingsession

The number one reason I think many women in the Church do not go after their passions and dreams is because they think they lack the time to do it. Truth is, we all have the same amount of time in our day, so why is it that some of us seem to get so much more done than the rest of us. If you feel like you just seem to lack time to go after your dreams, take a listen to today's podcast for some practical tips on how to use your time more wisely and get the things you both NEED and WANT to get done. I'm so glad you are here! Enjoy!

Everything we do will be recognized by God. The hard thing is that many of us will have to wait until heaven for that recognition. Today, Joel and I discuss the importance of doing things to glorify God - whether they big or small.

It's time to get real here on the podcast and dive into why I started this whole thing in the first place. I love to see other women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints excel and become the best versions of themselves. One of the ways I think they do that is by following their God given passions outside of motherhood. My passion is to help other women follow their passions. So today, I talk about the five main reasons I know many of you are not going after your passions. The great news is that none of them are valid reasons so if you are willing to do some mind work and push old beliefs to the side, your passion is just waiting for you to take hold and go for it. I sure hope you do! Enjoy!

How are you currently living your life? Are you consciously choosing to live your life from a place of power and control or are you giving that power and control over to anger and frustration? You may often think that your life and the way you feel is the result of what others have done or what they have said. Nothing could be farther from the truth. You always choose who is controlling your life. But do we ever think that our emotions are the ones controlling us? Here's a secret - they are always controlling us if we let them and don't change them with our thoughts. Come listen to today's podcast and learn the importance of making the decision to always be in control of your life and take your power back. It will serve you time and time again if you can master this skill. Enjoy! Show Notes: Mike Rowe's Response to a less than happy follower: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealMikeRowe/posts/2056857760991023 To Sign Up For a Free Mini-Coaching Session With Meg, Click the Link Below to Get It Scheduled: https://coachingwithmegtilton.as.me/freeminisession

We talk a lot about budgeting our money and time, but we don't talk about the importance of budgeting our lives. On todays podcast I talk about why this is such an important concept and why it goes way beyond budgeting our time and money. I also give you the one thing you are going to have to do in order to do it more effectively. Come have a listen and then let me know what you think by leaving a review or hoping on a mini-session with me. Enjoy!

Structure and a schedule are good to keep us moving forward towards goals in our life. But just as important is getting off of a schedule and changing things up. Our brain is much like our pallet. We would never enjoy eating the exact same thing every day and so our brain doesn’t enjoy doing the exact same thing every day. It gets tired of the same old thing day in and day out. It needs to change things up so that it can be most efficient in the daily routine. Today I talk about the things I learned and saw happen as we unplugged from media for the summer and as we went on vacation. Spoiler alert - it did great things for my brain. Take a listen and then let me know what you think. If you feel like you are in a rut yourself, I’m a great resource to help you see how to get unrutted. You can sign up for a free mini-session by following this link https://coachingwithmegtilton.as.me/freeminisession. I’d love to chat with you! Enjoy!

This month on "A Cup of Joel" Joel points out an interesting realization he had in looking at all the bad guys in the Book of Mormon. It's a fascinating observation and one that he thinks was a subliminal message by Mormon to all of us on the importance of choosing your friends wisely. Come have a listen to find out what it is and see if you agree. Enjoy!

Every year in July, my family delivers treats to our local friends. It's become a tradition I love because then I don't have to do a bunch of running around in December. In gearing up for this years treat delivery I started thinking about how we put so much pressure on those around us to deliver our happiness and are often very disappointed with they don't deliver exactly what we want. In todays episode I talk about how the power to deliver the most meaningful gifts you will get this Christmas lies within yourself. Come listen and find out what I'm giving me this year and how I can help you get a gift only you can give yourself. Enjoy!!

We often think of “substance” in regards to material goods, money, etc., but what would change in our lives if we started thinking of “substance” as our talents, gifts, and personality traits that each of us has been given? Would you feel like the impact you could have on the world would increase and take on deeper meaning? Today I talk about the importance of sharing our “substance” with the world and why we as LDS women need to start doing it more and more. I am a firm believer that we are past the days of living our lives as silent examples and that the Lord and the world need to hear more from us who are living the doctrines of the gospel and are God fearing women. It’s time to stop living in the shadows and come out in the open and share our God given talents with those around us. Enjoy!

Every single one of us has been offended at some point in our life. It hurts and is not fun. It's true that we do choose to be offended and that can be a hard realization to come to. It takes emotional maturity to take responsibility for our feelings and not blame others. Come have a listen today where we will discuss why we get offended and somethings to do so that we can stop. Enjoy!

We live in a very automated world. Everything from cleaning our clothes and dishes to making the food we put on our tables is done to create a process of greater ease and simplicity. The great news is that this frees up a lot of brain power for us so we can be more creative and contributing human beings. The downside is that other activities that do not allow us to create more and grow into our potential can take that free space if we don't manage our minds well. Come have a listen today where I discuss the importance of making sure we are not letting our brains coast in autopilot mode and that we are constantly trying to live a more manual driven life. Enjoy!

In coaching I talk a lot with my clients about changing their beliefs but an additional step I learned recently took all the thought work to a new level. Today I explain the tangible process of belief and what that looks like in your life and how you know that you are truly going to get the results you want in your life. It's not a new concept, in fact God has been teaching it to us for years so here's your chance to truly learn how to commit to your beliefs. Enjoy!

Often we speak of the process of repentance, but what does it mean to truly repent? Today Joel and I tackle this question and then follow it up with talking about what forgiveness looks like. It' s a great discussion and you don't want to miss it! Enjoy!

We live in a world that makes us think we have to have a the latest and greatest and if we don’t we are missing out. It has caused many of us to slip into what is often referred to as the “Scarcity Mindset”. Today I talk about three areas of scarcity we can fall into and what to do to get ourselves out of that mindset so we can live more abundant and full lives. Enjoy!

We live in a world that rewards excellence and in many ways that's a good thing. I'm a firm believer in striving for doing your best. But we all too often get caught up in comparing our best to someone else's best and those can look very different. Today I talk about how maybe instead of focusing so much on being the best in comparison to others, we should really focus on showing up. Far too many of us don't show up in our lives and I think that's where the real tragedy and loss occur. We need to be engaged, striving, and moving forward constantly - even if that means we come in last place.

We as a society are so afraid to fail that far too often we don't even try. And guess what never trying is called? Failure. It's so interesting how we are so willing to fail before we even try. Today I share some lessons my children taught me about failure and how all adults can take a lesson from our children on how failure is essential in our growth as humans. I even extend a challenge. So take a listen and let me know what you think! Enjoy!

In todays podcast I interview Emily Hepworth for a second time. This time we discuss all that surrounded the birth of her son Ethan, the many miracles and tender mercies that made sure he arrived safely, the importance of following your motherly instincts, the blessings of good doctors, as well as many more things. I came away from this interview being touched by something Emily discusses. She said that at one point while Ethan was in the NICE for 88 days and she was overwhelmed and exhausted, she had a clear impression that he is not theirs but has been put in their home so that he can be a missionary to those around him. I thought that was such a beautiful revelation for Emily to receive and in some ways, I think it applies to all of our children. Each child is a gift from God and they are ultimately His. We are just blessed to have them in our families. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did and come away with a renewed faith that God is in the details of our lives no matter what situations we may find ourselves. Enjoy!

This month Joel is back with a movie review. I will admit that I do not like seeing scary movies so it was a great sacrifice for me to go and see this film. I'm glad I did though because it really did bring into focus the importance of family and what we are willing to sacrifice for those we love. Come listen as we discuss the roles we play in our families and the importance of making sure we keep all areas of our life in balance - even time with our families so that we are living the lives our Heavenly Father intends for us to live. Enjoy!

We hear it all over the place, the well coined phrase "Mommy Wars". It refers to the battle moms these days find themselves in with one another. Why? Why does such a thing even exist? People saying unkind things has existed since the dawn of humankind but in todays world where people can hide behind a screen and anonymity, the scale on which people are willing to tell others why they are wrong or that they don't know what they are talking about is at an all time high. Today I talk about how we can put an end to the "Mommy Wars" and the role I feel we each play in it. I can promise you the answers I give are not what you may think they should be, but I hope you come away realizing that they really do have the ability to bring peace and support back to the journey we moms are all on. Enjoy!

I've heard it far too many times, "I can't stand my mother-in-law!" Why is this? Why does it seem that we just can't get along with the one woman in our life we should be the most grateful for outside of our own mother? She raised your son, loves your kids, and just wants to be loved in return. If you are having a hard time loving your mother-in-law they way you would like to or always dreamed of, come have a listen to todays episode where I share some new thoughts you can try on so that you can start thinking your mother-in-law is the best thing that ever happened to you. Enjoy!

Motherhood is a hard job and at times it is daunting. Much of the stress and overwhelm we may feel as mothers can be removed if we can take a step back and realize our role in our children's lives. It's not what you may think. Today I focus on a few rules I try and live by as a mother in letting my kids experience their own journeys. It's how I think Heavenly Father parents each of us - and who doesn't want to be more like Him? Enjoy!

It's the month of May and this weeks episode kicks off a whole month on mothering topics. There is so much to talk about and I'm excited to share some amazing tools and tips on how not only to be a better mother, but to reassure you that you already are an amazing mother. I decided to start off talking about one of my biggest weaknesses as a mom - yelling. It's something I'm constantly working on but have learned that I need to cut myself a lot of slack. If you are a yeller too, I hope this episode helps you learn that you are totally normal, it's not something to be ashamed of, and that there is a way to yell less if you are interested. So come have a listen and share if you like what you hear!

In this episode of “A Cup of Joel”, we share our feelings about the big events of the April 2018 General Conference and the impact it had on each of us individually and then what we think it will do for the church collectively. We then jump into a continuation discussion in regards to the nature of God in how he responds to us. Last month we talked about Him being a “fourth watch” God and this month we talk about when He is a “first watch” God.

There are lots of ways to work on and improve our houses to make them homes but today I’m talking about five things I think we can do to make our houses truly homes by centering all we do on our Savior Jesus Christ. We live in a day and age where we have so many wonderful blessings and opportunities to bring the Savior into our homes. But just like everything else, it takes work and determination but it is work that will payoff in the long run. We don’t have to have the latest decor or the cleanest house to make it holier and a place of refuge for our family and all that enter. We just need a desire and willingness to work at it. The great thing is that God is there to help us every step of the way in this endeavor. So come have a listen to some ways you can bring the Savior more front and center in your homes.

Today on the podcast I interview Laura Nicewaner. Laura and I met in the LDS Church’s self-reliance class on “How to start your own business.” Laura owns her own cleaning business so I thought she was a perfect fit for this months topic of “Make a House a Home”. You will find that this interview is much more than cleaning tips. Laura has tremendous faith and a deep testimony of Jesus Christ. She not only lives by gospel principles in her personal life but she also carries those into her work as well. She is a great example of following the path God has in-store for you and going forward with faith. I hope you walk away after listening to this interview uplifted and knowing that God is most definitely in the details of your life.

I think it’s safe to say that most of us dream of living in a home that is showroom worthy, but the reality is we are all far from it. Today I talk with you about how all the mess and imperfectness of our houses are the very things that make it a home. I want you to embrace the mess and see the beauty in all the imperfections. *Link to article referenced in this podcast: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/tips/a25351/house-a-home/

I love to look at decorating blogs and scroll through images of beautiful interior spaces on Houzz and Pinterest. Once day I happened upon a new designer and fell in love with her look and style. I reached out to her right away and asked her to be a guest on my podcast. Ashley Wilson is an amazing interior designer who shares the beauty she creates in her own home as well as tips and tricks for making your space beautiful as well. Today on the podcast she shares some of those tips with each of you. Ashley is a big proponent for making your space yours by pushing the limits, not being afraid to use color, and doing it on a budget. Come listen to what she has to say and then go take a look at her amazing work! You can find her at: Ashley's Website: https://athomewithashley.com Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athomewithashley/ Ashley's bathroom makeover: https://athomewithashley.com/?s=bathroom+wallpaper Source for Wallpaper: https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/daniella-floral-removable-wallpaper?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=015&cm_mmc=rakuten-_-affiliates-_-rewardStyle-_-1&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=LS&utm_campaign=rewardStyle&utm_term=571250&utm_content=1&ranMID=43176&ranEAID=QFGLnEolOWg&ranSiteID=QFGLnEolOWg-YUqxks6zhGNEFZlO.kWWnQ

It's a new month so we are moving onto a new subject! This month is all about "Making Your House a Home". This is something I am very passionate about so I can't wait to talk about it all month long. Liking everything in life, turning a house into a home is a learning process and one that takes time. Today I share five things I learned while living in a small apartment when we were first married that have helped me make every space since a home. So whether you currently live in an apartment or are in the house of your dreams, these tips will apply to you and help you on your journey. Enjoy!

Today Joel and I talk about the nature of God in regards to how He answers our prayers. Joel introduces the concept of God being a "fourth watch" God and how this concept is important for our understanding in receiving answer to prayers. I always find that understanding how God works in each of our lives is so important for us to gain patience, long suffering, and deeper understanding. I hope you each enjoy!

I felt it only fair to ask myself the same questions I asked Jessie, Whitney, and Michelle. It's interesting being on both sides of the interview. The questions were harder to answer for myself than I thought they would be but I'm glad I did it so that I can look back in a few years and see if my story has changed at all. If I have taken anything away from this experience it is that we don't talk about our relationship to money enough. It falls into the category of "taboo" subjects to discuss and really share our true feelings around. But I think discussing things with others not only helps us see others perspectives but to solidify our own beliefs. I hold the right to change my money story as I learn and progress, but for now, this is it. Enjoy!

In part three of my four part series on "LDS Women Money Stories" I interview the beautiful Michelle Stevenette. She is a recent missionary mom and instructor at Pure Barre. She graduated from BYU with a BS and is a recently certified health coach. She is on a mission to have every woman love their body. In todays interview she discusses how her pioneer heritage has contributed to her money story. She is a firm believer that money is just an extension of who you are so if you are good, you will do good with your money. She also had an interesting insight that has changed her perspective in regards to getting more money that has to do with the way we pray. She believes this is a great time for women to be making money and one that affords them a lot of flexibility and creativity. I found her answer to my question regarding being an LDS woman having shaped her money story fascinating. This is an interview you don't want to miss! Enjoy!

In this second part of a four part series, I interview Whitney Thomas. Whitney is a mother to three kiddos, an army wife, and a good friend of mine. She always has such insightful things to say and she shares some of that with each of you today. She wasn't shy in sharing how her money story was shaped by growing up in a home with democrat parents, her big money goal for 2018, and why she feels LDS women need to shine their light more in the world. Enjoy!

This week I'm mixing it up and bit and bringing you four podcasts where I interview three LDS women who are all starting their own businesses and ask them the same questions on their beliefs around money. I think this is an important podcast for any woman who is thinking about starting a business or who just wants to be more clear on her own story around money. My first guest is an amazing woman named Jessie McKinley who currently lives in Provo, Utah and is starting a family history business. She has a podcast of her own called, “Miss Genealogy”. She has a passion for genealogy and I know she is going places. You definitely want to start following her and learning from this wise woman.

Today I talk about an experience I had in a recent church meeting and how we tend to often pick money as the bad guy when we find ourselves in less than ideal situations. After much thinking I realized that money is never the bad guy, it's what we think of it that can make it bad. I share three false beliefs we often may have about money and then some alternative ways of thinking about them. I truly do believe that we can have pretty much all that we desire in life if we are willing to be flexible and stay out of a victim mentality - especially when it comes to money. Enjoy!

We teach our kids a lot of things - some big and some small. One of the big things we are responsible to help them learn and manage is money. On the podcast today I interview Sarah Cook. After observing one of her children, Sarah realized she needed to learn how to help him have the ability to make his own money and be successful if he chose not to go to college. Her research led to interviewing many children and their parents from around the world who had successfully started businesses. She and her husband, Jerry Cook, decided to compile all they learned into a book called "The Parent's Guide to Raising CEO Kids". We discuss why the book is helpful not only to parents of children wanting to start their own businesses but really anyone wanting to start a business. We also chat about how Sarah herself had to change her money stories and how that has led her to be a successful entrepreneur herself. If you have a child interested in starting their own business, want to start a business as a family to make some extra cash, or want to start a business yourself, this is a must listen to episode.

We all have stories about our lives. Some are more straight forward and some are very complex. No matter who you are, I think it's safe to say that everyone has a money story. Most likely your money story comes from how you were raised and the story your parents had. That can be a good thing and at times a not so good thing. Come listen today to hear what I have to say about money stories and then feel free to reach out to me at meg@the8cowlife.com and share yours. I'd love to hear them. Enjoy!

Joel and I spend sometime on this episode answering listener mail. We were both so excited to finally get some feedback and we loved diving into it. If you would like to ask us questions or give us some ideas of what to discuss on the podcast, please feel free to email me at meg@the8cowlife.com. We'd love to hear from you!

Grief comes in many different situations and many of them have nothing to do with loosing a loved one. In todays interview I talk with the amazing Natalie Sammis about what it was like to have her oldest daughter Elise diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. She talks about how they discovered Elise was diabetic, what Elise's reaction was, and what the first year of dealing with this disease has been like for her, Elise, and other members of there family. Natalie also talks about how Heavenly Father has blessed her to develop her talents during this time and what a gift that has been in dealing with her grief. Natalie is an amazing example of faith, happiness, and enduring. She demonstrates that life doesn't stop with a less than optimal diagnosis and that great things still lie ahead. I have no doubt that Heavenly Father has great things in store for all of the Sammis family. Enjoy!

Grief is something everyone will experience in their life. The key is being able to grieve from a clean place. I believe grief can often be a secondary emotion to much stronger emotions like anger, regret, guilt, and fear. Today I talk about how to make sure we are grieving from a healthy place and the best ways to do that. Enjoy!

I am honored to bring you an interview with the most amazing lady I know, my mom Laurie Kinsey. She was willing to sit down and talk with me about her experience having my sister Katie diagnosed with a terminal illness and what it was like to care for and then watch that her eventually pass away from leukemia. She shares the lessons she learned and the way she lives her life differently now because of that experience. She is a woman of deep faith and her testimony in the gospel is one I have always admired. I don't know a person who doesn't love my mom and I hope you come away from listening loving her too. Enjoy!

It's the month of February so this month I will be discussing the topic of grief. I chose this topic because I think it is one that is misunderstood and uncomfortable for people to deal with but it's something we all will experience at some point in our lives. On todays episode I give six things one can do to help those who are going through the grieving process. I am well aware that there are as many things we can do to help people as there are people, so these are just the tip of the iceberg. The most important thing to remember when you are trying to help others is that you are the real gift and if you strive to give of yourself, you can't go wrong. If you have any feedback or questions remember that you can always reach out to me at meg@the8cowlife.com. I'd love to hear from you. Enjoy the podcast!

Have you ever seen the movie "Life of Pi"? Well you should, if just for the cinematography alone. In short, it's a story about a boy who gets stranded in the middle of the ocean after the ship he's on sinks. He has to survive in a life boat with a tiger, orangatang, zebra, and hyena. I'll warn you, it's not for the faint of heart. Anyway, there's a twist at the end of the movie which is the basis for Joel and my discussion today and how it relates to the scriptures. Have a listen and then come tell us what you think. We'd love to hear your feedback. You can reach us at meg@the8cowlife.com. Enjoy!

You are in for a treat today on today’s podcast. Today I interview Nichole Van with is an acclaimed photographer and self-published author of eight fiction novels. A little over a year ago, she and her husband decided to throw caution to the wind and moved their family to Scotland. During our chat we talk about what it’s like to independently move to another country, how her love for photography came about, and how her love of reading helped her process the death of her brother which led to her taking the leap to start writing her own books. If you are thinking about writing a book, you will want to take a listen. She gives lots of good insight into the experience she has with putting her work out into the world, being self-published, and some good tips for making sure you don’t burnout. The last part of the interview is my favorite because she talks about how she and her husband have worked together and divided the responsibilities in their home, something that seems to have been beneficial for both of them. The reason I decided to interview Nichole was because I think she truly does live her life on purpose. I learned a lot from talking with her and I hope you all enjoy and learn from her as well. You can find Nichole at nicholev.com.

Elder Uctdorf said it best when he said, “The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul. No matter our talents, education, backgrounds, or abilities, we each have an inherent wish to create something that did not exist before. Everyone can create. You don’t need money, position, or influence in order to create something of substance or beauty.” We were made to create. It is not only a gift from God to us but also a gift from us to God. It is essential to our growth as human beings. Come listen today and learn more why part of living your life on purpose is to create something that only you were made to create. Big or small, it doesn’t matter. You have a work to do. Are you doing it?

Have you ever tried to steer a parked car? It’s impossible. The same is with us. God cannot help steer us in the direction He would have us go if we aren’t moving, going somewhere. We need God for everything in our life but God wants us to grow and live our lives on purpose. God gave us a brain for a reason and I think it was so that we can solve many of our own problems and then ask Him if we are on the right track. Come listen to this episode where I talk about how to include God in our lives but not wait for Him to do everything for us and then go and start your life’s “car” and get going on why God put you here in the first place.

One of the most important things I think we can do to live our live on purpose is to learn when and where to implement boundaries. The mistake we all make is thinking that boundaries are unloving and un-Christ like. I think it’s just the opposite. I think when we don’t implement boundaries when needed we are then being truly unloving and un-Christ like. Brene Brown teaches that some of the most loving, compassionate, and empathetic people are ones who have boundaries. Boundaries are a beautiful thing. Come listen to learn more about them and how to put them into your life. Enjoy!

It’s that time of the month were we all get to hear the wisdom of my good friend Joel Harper. This month I have to say is my favorite yet. Joel does a great job breaking down the different definitions that Heavenly Father gives us of “the world”, and our place in each. I hope you come away uplifted and with a new perspective of this somewhat confusing doctrine. Enjoy!

2018 is YOUR year. It is the year to make things happen and to make sure you are living your life on purpose and not just letting life happen to you. Today I share with you my big goals for 2018 and encourage you to set big ones for yourself. No one who ever did anything of great significance got there without setting big goals and then going after them like they knew they’d accomplish them. This year you have things to contribute, a person to become and you are 100% in control. Come listen to find out how to make 2018 truly your year.

Today I wish you all a very Merry Christmas on this wonderful day of the year - the most important day in all of our lives! I also share who I will be working with in my coaching business and how to sign up for a free mini-session. I close by sharing my all time favorite children's book that teaches such a powerful lesson. The book is called, "You Are Special" by Max Lucado. If you haven't had the privilege of reading it, listen to my summary and then go buy it for your home library. Everyone should have a copy. A special thanks to each of you who listen to this podcast each week. It means a lot to me and I'm so grateful for this opportunity I have to talk with you each week. Make this week the best yet! xoxo

I have no doubt that all of us have much doubt when it comes to our abilities as mothers. If there is a mother out there that thinks she has it all figured out, please send her my way because I’d love to know her secret. But just like anything in life, I think Heavenly Father expects us to mother in darkness so that we can rely on Him and have a large dose of faith and hope. We learn of the faith we need in this role from probably one of the most talked about mothers in all of history, Mary the mother of Jesus. When she was asked to become the mother of the Savior of the world she didn’t ask how or demand to know all the answers. She simply said yes and placed her trust in God to help her. That is what each of us is also asked to do. To simply do our best as mothers and then rely heavily on God to help us as we stumble and fail and then pick ourselves up and keep going. Warning: I cry on todays episode, but it’s who I am and I’m trying to be real and it’s because I know so many who are struggling with their children and their ability as mothers. I believe in you and I know heaven believes in you to. You are exactly the mother your children need! Enjoy!

The Christmas season is one of anticipation, yummy food, beautiful decorations, and sweet music. There is so much to do to prepare and make sure everything is “just so” that we can often find ourselves on the afternoon of the 25th amongst all the unwrapped presents feeling like we missed the true meaning of the season – loving those we get to share it with. Join me today as I chat about what three children who only had a stick, a tire, and some mud taught me about true happiness and how that applies to this Christmas season. Also, learn how a particular childhood Christmas and the anniversary of the passing of my sister from leukemia molded me into the person I am today.

We all dream of having happy and healthy children, but sometimes life doesn’t always turn out as we had hoped and the path we thought we were headed down changes. Today I interview Emily Hepworth who is pregnant with her second son, a boy named Ethan who has Down Syndrome. I reached out to Emily because I knew that she would be honest in her feelings about finding out she was going to have a child with Down Syndrome and because I think this is a subject that will help a lot of people. Many may not find themselves with a Down Syndrome child, but we may find ourselves in situations that are different than what we planned. This is part of an at least 3 part series in interviewing Emily. I wanted to get her feelings during the big milestones of Ethan’s life. Today we talk about what it was like to find out Ethan has Down Syndrome and what her expectations, fears, and hopes for his future look like. Enjoy!

We all sin and we all have weaknesses. The mistake we make far too often is that we think that weakness is a sin. Listen to why Joel thinks this is an essential concept to grasp. His brain started pondering this subject more and more after reading an Ensign article in the April 2015 issue by Wendy Ulrich entitled "It Isn't a Sin to Be Weak". If you struggle with the fact that you have weaknesses and think they may be linked to sin, this episode is for you. And here's the link to the article mentioned above. https://www.lds.org/ensign/2015/04/it-isnt-a-sin-to-be-weak?lang=eng

This week I give you 3 examples of how I have taken back my emotional remote in my own life. This is one of the most powerful things I have done for myself and others around me. I'm certainly not perfect at it, but as with anything in life, it's a work in progress. To all my listeners, this is probably the number one most beneficial thing you could do for your life. I challenge you to make it a top priority. You can thank me know!

Today is a continuations on episode #17 where I talked about making sure you are in charge of your emotions. I follow up on why this is so important and introduce the concept of emotional childhood and emotional adulthood. Being able to be in control of our emotions is the best thing we can do for our emotional wellbeing. It will empower us in ways we never knew were possible and move us in the direction of fulfilling our dreams more than anything else. Enjoy! Bonus material: I share my all time favorite roll recipe just in time for Thanksgiving!

Far too often in life we give our emotions over to others and collect others emotions to control. This is exhausting and unproductive. On todays podcast I explore how we do this and why it's so important to take back control of our emotions because it will give us so much more freedom and happiness in our lives. Enjoy!

If you were asked to write 25 things you love about yourself right now, could you do it? I bet if you are like most of us, you would find this hard to do. The truth is, you should have thousands of things you love about yourself and not be shy about them. God certainly wants us to love our neighbors, but he also wants us to love ourselves. Why and how to do this is all on the podcast today. Enjoy!

My friend Joel Harper is back to impart more of his wisdom. Today we talk about The United Order or the law of consecration. While we are not living this order at this time, Joel states how he thinks we actually are. His light humor will hopefully keep you laughing and he always delivers more than he promises, so you don't want to miss this episode full of gems you can apply in your life right now. Enjoy!

On todays podcast I interview Monica Packer who hosts the podcast "About Progress". She was gracious enough to come on and talk about her struggles with perfectionism, her faith, and motherhood. She was open and real and I am so appreciative of her willingness to share this part of her with each of you. Enjoy!

We find ourselves in many types of situations throughout our lives. We make decisions and have to suffer the consequences of those decisions. We are also subject to the decisions of others. Sometimes we feel like others take the power to live the way we want away from us. On the podcast today I talk about how you can always be in control of your circumstances all by how you choose to think about them. Once you realize that any circumstance you find yourself in is neutral until you have a thought about it, you start taking back control of your life and truly becoming empowered.

We all want to have control of our lives and feel like we are the ones who make the decisions about where we are headed. That is what coaching can do for you. I often get blank stares from people when I tell them I'm a life coach. Today I decided to answer what life coaching is, why I decided to become a coach, and what coaching is for me. I hope you enjoy.

Believe it or not, you are a great story teller. How do I know? Because you tell it every time I see you. Do you like the story you've written? If not, I'm here to tell you that you have the power to rewrite it. Don't let your past write the story for your future. Take control and edit your story until it's what you want it to be. It will change your life! I promise!

It's the most wonderful time of year - and it's not Christmas! It's General Conference time for the LDS Church and this Octobers sessions did not disappoint. I always come away uplifted, supported, and ready to take on my life after these sacred weekends. Come listen to what my favorite talks were from this conference. I hope you all enjoyed it as well and that you came away as uplifted and edified as I did. If you would like to access all the talks given, please go to lds.org. There you will find many great resources to help you learn and grow in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

This is a new segment of the podcast that will be happening once of month. My good friend Joel Harper will be joining me on the first Sunday of each month to talk about various aspects of the LDS faith. He is someone I hope you all will enjoy. This month we talk about the relationship between the First Vision and the Word of Wisdom. I was a bit confused when he first proposed this subject, but after listening to him explain it, I think it is a much needed insight for all of us. Enjoy!

I have been blessed with amazing friends. Each and everyone has blessed my life in ways they will never know. This past week I was able to get away on a girls only trip with 3 of my very good friends and I decided to take the opportunity to interview them so that all of you could hear some of their wisdom and insights. It was really fun to do so I hope you will enjoy learning more about friendship, motherhood, and the gospel from some women I highly respect and love.

I recently posted the quote, "Done is better than perfect." on my Facebook page. I received some puzzled feedback so I decided to address it here on the podcast. Today I will explore the detriments of trying to make things perfect and how our striving for perfection can often keep us from developing ourselves and sharing our talents and gifts with the world.

I am a firm believer that your home is the #1 most important tool to achieving all your goals and dreams in life. It is where we rest and recharge and where we love on our families and all else who enter. It is a place that needs our attention and should be a top priority. Today I talk about more reasons why it's an important place to put time and energy and the one room I think you should focus on first.

We like to think that negative emotions are bad and we shouldn't feel them. But what would happen if we just let ourselves feel them, if we just let them into our lives? Come find out what to do with those emotions are what exactly they really are and why we don't need to be afraid of them. I will also discuss a bit about The Life Coach School and encourage you all to sign up for a free mini session with me. Why haven't you already? It's super easy. Either go to my my website and fill out the form at the following link (http://www.the8cowlife.com/work-with-me/) or email me directly at meg@the8cowlife.com. Are you ready to make changes in your life? This is what the mini session will help you do. So jump on over and contact me. My slots are filling up.

I often feel like I am running from one thing to the next, barely keeping all the balls I'm carrying in the air. Life can be overwhelming and we can feel like we are either not doing enough or just don't have enough time to get it all in. I don't think God is so concerned about us getting everything in. I think He is more concerned with what we do with the time we have been given. Today I talk about the importance of just being and enjoying the moments that are happening in real time.

We may think we know exactly what is going on in a situation, that we have all the answers, but I would bet we often don't. Paradigm shifts are good for us and the great news is we can create our own anytime we want to help us live a much more loving and peaceful life. Today I teach you how to do that and why it can be so life changing.

With all the demands on our time, life can get overwhelming. We need to make sure we are doing things in the correct order and with the correct outcome in mind. In this pod I will share with you some partial as well as mental tips to help make life hopefully go a little more smoothly.

I did what I said I'd never do, I bungy jumped on a trip in New Zealand. Come listen to what that experience was like and the battle that took place between my lower brain and my higher brain. Did you know you have a lower and a higher part to your brain that causes you to act the way you do? Come find out how you can start paying attention more to your brain and make sure the right one is winning.

I did a quick google search on Monday and was surprised to find what a dreaded day of the week it is. Why is that? I believe it's all in the way we think about it. Did you know you could change your relationship with Monday and make it your favorite day of the week? Come listen for some new thoughts and perspectives on this fabulous day to jump start your week.

There are a lot of important things to come to know in your life, but I believe the number one most important gift we can give ourselves is to know that we have value far beyond our capacity to comprehend. It was set before we were even born and is the reason we can have faith and confidence in living an amazing life. Come take a listen to hear what I have to say about your individual worth.

Podcast Introduction by Meg Tilton