First + Foremost | The Podcast was born out of a desire to help you take the very best care of you. Tucked away in every episode are nuggets of self-care, tips on daily flow, and reflections of self-growth. Come along for the ride and be sure to subscribe to get the latest episodes!
EPISODES
In episode 57, I share various ways that I am coping with feelings of anxiety and worry during this time of so much change and uncertainty in the world. It is my hope you will walk away with some helpful self-care tools to feel more calm and at peace within.
In episode 56, we are taking a look at how to pivot and switch gears in both your life and business when it comes to self-care as a business owner and/or parent! I am joined by dear friend, fellow mama, and business owner Daniella Cornue as we both get real and open up as we dive into this topic!
In episode 55, we discuss ways that you can check out with self-love during this wild time we are living in with the Covid-19 pandemic. I share some real-time tips I am turning to myself that several friends are also leaning on too. It is my sincerest hope you feel some reassurance and peace as you stay home, get in touch with yourself and rely on self-care now more than ever before.
In episode 54, I am giving you an exclusive inside look at how I personally create a vision. If you have found yourself craving clarity, wanting more direction in your life, and/or having a greater pull towards understanding your greater why, then this episode is for you. (Truth!).
In episode 53, we are doing a deep dive into manifestation! Have you ever thought about how to really, really get after the big things you are wanting? Today we are going beyond vision work. We are discussing how to actually manifest the very life you want. Amy E. Smith, also known as the Joy Junkie, is on the podcast to share her 4 pronged approach to manifestation. This one is big!
In episode 52, we unpack all that there is to know about boundaries- my personal favorite self-development tool for creating positive relationships. We discuss how boundaries can lead to more fulfilling relationships and how to go about creating them in the first place!
In episode 51, I am joined by Dr. Elizabeth Wade for a candid chat about natural medicine. Liz is a Naturopath out of Portland and shares her top remedies for some common illnesses. She also weighs in on hot topics like fasting and even smoking weed (yep, we go there!). This episode is ideal for those of you who want to learn more about natural medicine!
It’s episode 50, and it’s time to celebrate! Today I am reflecting on all that I have learned along the way of podcasting and some self-care take-aways for you too, the 3 guests who have had the biggest impact on my own self-care journey, what is currently happening behind the scenes over here, and some updates moving forward!
In episode 49, I invite you to listen in on my chat with creative entrepreneur and intimate wedding and elopement photographer Diana Coulter as we talk about inner growth and self-care being the secret sauce to business growth! Diana shares her experience as a mama growing her photography business and making space in her life to create the business her heart desires most!
In episode 48, I bring you behind the scenes of why and how I left my career in education to start up my coaching practice back in 2015! I share with you what made me decide to step away, how I survived my first year in business, and how I have created the business of my dreams in just a few short years!
In episode 47, the Ask a Coach Series is back as a mid-point check-in with your 2019 goals. The team of coaches answer your questions ranging from how you can start up your dream business, stop yourself from self-sabotaging what you want, and stay on track with your goals this year!
In episode 46, we talk all about creating the kind of daily rhythm you crave in your business. Stephanie Paul, a choreographer, director, performer, and educator joins me as she shares about her experience in prioritizing self-care to better fuel her business. This episode is ideal for you if you are craving more structure and routine in your life and business!
In episode 45, I invite you to dig in and explore your relationship with food and listen in to my chat with (non-diet) Dietician Dr. Claudia Felty. We talk about how you can trust yourself with food, why diets are a no-go (detoxes and quick-fixes included), and why it is time to truly give yourself permission to lovingly fuel and care for your body.
I have recently made a huge decision about my coaching practice since having my daughter. I am taking an indefinite maternity leave. In today's episode, I invite to you to listen in to why and how I made this decision, how I shared it with my clients, how things in my business have changed and are changing, and what it all means moving forward!
In episode 43, I am joined by life coach Laura Olivia as she shares her experience starting up her business while in the middle of her full time job. Laura talks about the fears she has felt, the risks she has taken, and the big gains she is seeing in her business! This episode is ideal for those of you wanting to get clients, launch that website (finally!), and create major momentum in your business!
In episode 44, I am joined by time and balance coach, Carly Hamilton-Jones for a very real inside-look at how finally honing in on her ideal client has led to BIG business clarity, drive, and focus! This episode is ideal for those of you wanting tips on how to find your own ideal client and want to grow your overall reach within your business!
It's National Foster Care Month! In episode 42, I am joined by Brandon Johnson a former foster youth and friend of mine as he shares his experience growing up in the system and overcoming a childhood filled with drugs, gangs and violence. Brandon is a warrior, my friends! He has seen more than many people will in their entire lifetime and today he shares his journey of thriving and making a beautiful life for himself after all he has been through.
In episode 41, we dive right into why it might be time to scale back on your work to make space for the kind of daily flow you truly crave in your business. I am joined by Business and Life Coach Caroline Britton as she reflects on her journey with setting big business boundaries that have ultimately led to greater joy and fulfillment (oh, and time!) within her business!
In episode 40, I share out the 5 core non-negotiables that I have set as business boundaries that have been essential in helping me grow my coaching practice. These are the daily, foundational items that have been absolute musts in hitting core goals within my business, and today I am sharing each one with you!
In episode 39, I am joined by artist and entrepreneur Ali Nelson who talks about her experience using Instagram to share out her work, connect with others, and spread her reach. Ali talks candidly about how our lives can serve as content but how we may also need to step back and give ourselves pause when needed.
In episode 38, I invite you to a behind-the-scenes look at the top 3 lessons and major take-aways I have learned from working with my NOT right people. I also share how knowing this information has been absolutely vital in growing my reach, how it has led to greater fulfillment in my business and how all this can serve you in big ways as a business owner too!
In episode 37, I am joined by love and relationship educator Kelsey Grant for one of the most insightful conversations I have had around relationships. Kelsey talks about self-care as a necessity for men, signs you may be self-sabotaging your relationship, causes for why we might be perpetually single, and tips on creating exactly what you want when it comes to finding fulfillment in a lasting relationship.
In episode 36, Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner Lisa Jack is back on the podcast to talk all about our menstrual cycle as a vital sign for our health. She also shares her insights and tips when it comes to planning for pregnancy and going off the pill!
In episode 35, I am joined by writer and speaker Ali Owens as she shares her incredible story to finding self-love after years of being in an abusive relationship. This episode is ideal for those of you wanting to reconnect with your own inner voice, tap into your self-worth, and build your relationship within yourself.