Cultivate a Good Life show

Cultivate a Good Life

Summary: Join Becky Squared (Becky Higgins + Becky Proudfit) on a weekly basis as they discuss a variety of topics in a podcast environment that is encouraging, enlightening, and FUN! New? Scroll through the topics and start with the one that stands out to you! Expect to be inspired. // @beckyhigginsllc @beckyproudfit

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 150: Where Are You Anchored? (with Heidi Tucker) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:49:48

Countless individuals and families are affected by mental illness on a daily basis. Many of us either deal with mental health struggles directly, or we know and love someone who does. Award-winning author, Heidi Tucker, joins us this week to share the story of Margi, a woman diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), and how Margi’s strength and hope has served as an anchor as she learns, heals, and moves forward with her diagnosis. Heidi opens up about some of the main lessons she learned from Margi and her journey with mental illness. It is our sincere hope that as you listen you will recognize the specific lessons and promptings that are meant for your heart right now. SPONSOR: Visit madenbags.com and use code BECKY at checkout to save 15%. Instagram// @madenbags. SHOW NOTES: Trust your core. Anchor in hope. We have to be persistent. Read more of Margi’s story in Heidi’s newest book, “The Secret Keepers: An Inspiring Story of Betrayal, Survival, and Hope”. Find Heidi on YouTube // Heidi Tucker and Instagram // @heiditucker FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit.

 149: “The Chosen” (with Dallas Jenkins) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:15

We have been watching and admiring “The Chosen” since the beginning of this tv series, and are so honored to be joined in this episode by the show’s creator, Dallas Jenkins. “The Chosen” is the largest crowd-funded media project of all time, and a multi-season series about the life of Christ and His chosen disciples that is reaching people of so many different faith traditions. The stories and the characters are portrayed in a way that assures us that we are chosen by Him despite (and perhaps because of) our imperfections. The authenticity and relatability of this show has inspired us to continue to deepen our personal relationship with Christ and we invite YOU to watch this amazing production and open yourself to its message. SPONSOR: Visit classroom.beckyhiggins.com to learn more about our available courses that will help you to cultivate a good life and record it. SHOW NOTES: Download “The Chosen” app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and watch for free. Learn more about the show, products, and how to “pay it forward” at thechosengifts.com. Follow @thechosentvseries on Instagram. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your Instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

 148: Becky’s Hearing Loss + How it Relates to YOU | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:41

In this episode, Becky H. shares her personal experience with hearing loss and how the conversation around this has translated into some very meaningful life lessons. Every single one of us is dealing with something hard and our hope is that you will genuinely feel that you are not alone in YOUR struggles, whatever they may be. As you listen you will be inspired to take action, show more compassion toward yourself and others, and seek deeper connection in your relationships. SPONSOR: Visit shinecosmetics.com and use code BECKY at checkout to save at least 10%. SHOW NOTES: Life Lesson 1: Everyone has something that is hard. Life Lesson 2: You are your best advocate. Life Lesson 3: It might be time to jump off the fence. Life Lesson 4: It’s okay to lean on someone else’s courage if you are not there yet. Life Lesson 5: Everyone navigates their challenges differently. Life Lesson 6: Progress, not perfection. Life Lesson 7: You can almost always find a silver lining. Life Lesson 8: Misunderstandings are inevitable. Life Lesson 9: Sharing breeds connection. Life Lesson 10: Document, document, document. Life Lesson 11: These challenges are for our good. Life Lesson 12: Subtitles for the win. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your Instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

 147: I Am Here (with Ashley Lemieux) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:47:47

What if it’s not really time that heals our wounds? How do we move through grief and fear and continue on the path toward achieving our dreams? Bestselling author, Ashley Lemieux, joins us this week to help answer these questions and more as we discuss her new book, I Am Here. Ashley shares with us her thoughts on pain, healing, clarity, and above all the power that resides within each and every one of us. Our hope is that as you listen, you will feel inspired and empowered to leave the fear behind and embrace all the freedom that your future holds. SPONSOR: Visit radswim.com and enter code BECKY10 at checkout to save 10%. SHOW NOTES: The cactus story came from a podcast episode called “Delighting In Motherhood” which can be found on both Rachel Nielson’s 3 in 30 Podcast and Miranda Anderson’s Live Free Creative Podcast. Ashley’s new book, I Am Here, is out now! Connect with Ashley – Instagram: @ashleyklemieux // Podcast: The I Am Podcast with Ashley Lemieux // The Shine Project: theshineproject.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your Instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

 146: Managing Expectations | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:34

Where do expectations come from and what impact do they have on us? How do we frame those expectations and ensure they are realistic? Becky P. shares some thoughts on how to examine the expectations we hold in our life and how to curate them in a way that gives us the space and freedom to succeed. You will feel inspired to unshackle yourself from unrealistic expectations and open yourself up to new expectations that can foster more peace and contentment. SPONSOR: Visit beckyproudfit.com and click on “Clarity Coaching” to apply. SHOW NOTES: From “Managing Unrealistic Expectations” by Holly Hudson: 1 - If you’re not willing to give voice to your expectations you have to let them go. 2 - Don’t put a time limit on your expectations. 3 - Accept people for who they are. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your Instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

 145: Effortless (with Greg McKeown) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:49

What if instead of tackling all the hard things, we found an easier way to do them? We are beyond thrilled and honored to be joined in this episode by renowned speaker and best-selling author of “Essentialism”, Greg McKeown, as he discusses the ideas and principles infused in his new book, “Effortless”. Greg poses some thought provoking questions we can ask ourselves that can, in turn, lead to some game changing answers to how we approach life. You will feel inspired to challenge your own thought processes as you find that life really can be more effortless. SPONSOR: Download the free Project Life app and visit shopbeckyhiggins.com for all your documenting needs. SHOW NOTES: Find both of Greg’s books, “Essentialism” and “Effortless”, at gregmckeown.com. Connect with Greg – Instagram: @gregorymckeown // Twitter: @GregoryMcKeown // LinkedIn: Greg McKeown // Website: gregmckeown.com (and sign up for his “1-minute Wednesday” newsletter!) // Podcast: What’s Essential? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your Instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

 144: 5 Ways to Move Onward and Upward | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:40:28

BH shares 5 very specific and personal insights from the April 2021 LDS General Conference. One of our favorite things about these insights is how applicable they are regardless of religious background or beliefs. We truly believe that as you incorporate these basic principles into the foundation of your character that they will uplift and encourage you on your chosen path of cultivating a good life. SPONSOR: Visit https://madenbags.com/ and use code BECKY to save 15%. SHOW NOTES: 5 WAYS TO MOVE ONWARD AND UPWARD 1 - CLEAR THE DEBRIS. Identify the debris in your life and remove it. 1A - Video - Welcome Message by Russell M. Nelson (April 2021 LDS General Conference) 1B - Book - “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo 1C - Book - “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown 2 - FRAME OUR FAILURES DIFFERENTLY – Remember that your failures do not define, but REFINE you. 2A - Video – God Among Us by Dieter F. Uchtdorf 3 - LET THEM TALK – Give more space in your relationships as you let others do the talking. 4 - BE A STONE CATCHER 4A - Video – Infuriating Unfairness by Dale G. Renlund 4B - Book – “I Like Me Anyway” by Brooke Romney 4C - Follow Brook Romney on Instagram - @brookeromneywrites 5 - STOP REHEARSING YOUR DOUBTS WITH OTHER DOUBTERS 5A - Video – Christ is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains by Russell M. Nelson 5B - Episode 114: Cultivating Better Connection (with Brooke Romney) 5C - Episode 139: Curiosity Leads to Connection (with Annie Joy) FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your Instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

 143: Letting Go of What People Think (with Lisa Funk) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:05

Have you ever stopped to think about what holds you back from trying new things? We fully believe in the importance and power of having a creative outlet and also acknowledge that there can be so many outside influences that keep us from exploring those activities. We’re so honored to be joined this week by hand-lettering guru, podcaster, and promoter of mindful creativity, Lisa Funk, as we discuss the benefits of incorporating creativity into our daily routine. Lisa shares so much inspiration and encouragement for how we can let go of the perception of other people’s expectations and invite more creativity back into our lives. SPONSOR: Sign up for the FREE online mini course “My Modern Story” at https://classroom.beckyhiggins.com/. SHOW NOTES: Listen to Episode 114: Cultivating Better Connection with Brooke Romney here. The TED Talk “Leading the Doodle” can be viewed here. Connect with Lisa! Instagram: @handlettereddesign / Facebook: Handlettereddesign / Website: handlettereddesign.com / Podcast: Committed to Create FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your Instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

 142: Identifying Your Emotions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:55:01

Emotions are good. Emotions serve a purpose. And sometimes emotions can feel overwhelming. In this episode we discuss a few steps to help identify those emotions in order to understand both why we are feeling them and also how we can turn them into tools to propel ourselves forward. You’ll learn how getting curious about your emotions can lead you to a place of peace, inspiration, and positive action. SPONSOR: Use code BECKY at shinecosmetics.com for 10% off your order. Visit before the end of April 9 and use code BECKY to save 20%! SHOW NOTES: Becky P. shared the following roadmap for identifying and working through your emotions: Get curious. Listen and articulate what you are feeling to help take the fear out of it. Identify your emotions. Visit https://www.paulekman.com/universal-emotions/ to learn more about the six core emotions. Recognize the duality in emotion. Let that emotion inspire you, prepare you, teach you and guide you. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your Instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

 141: Take Ownership of Your Life (with Richie Norton) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:34

We all have dreams – but we don’t always know how to accomplish them. Powerhouse author, speaker, and serial entrepreneur, Richie Norton, joins us for an insightful and inspiring conversation about how you can take better ownership of your life! Richie shares his profound perspective on everything from debunking myths around what “balance” in life even is, to turning tragedies into triumphs, to how we frame our thoughts around failure. You will feel inspired to reexamine your goals and you will be empowered to better prioritize your time based on where you want your focus to be … ultimately leading to those dreams becoming a REALITY! SPONSOR: To apply for Clarity Coaching head to beckyproudfit.com and click on “Clarity Coaching”. SHOW NOTES: Check out Richie’s books – “The Power of Starting Something Stupid” and “Resumes Are Dead and What to Do About It”. Find Richie on Instagram - @richie_norton or online at richienorton.com. Be sure to also check out The Richie Norton Show podcast! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your Instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes.

 140: Christ-Centered Social Media | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:12:11

For many of us, social media is a very prevalent part of our day-to-day life and it can easily become something that causes more stress than positivity if we are not vigilant about the content we are both consuming and sharing. This episode is a deeply vulnerable and open conversation about how we can bring light to our social media experience and how we can be centered in Christ through our consumption, sharing, commenting, and double-tapping. You will feel inspired about how you can use social media as a tool of discipleship, goodness, and love in a way that is uniquely YOU. SPONSOR: BH Simple Notebooks can be found at shopbeckyhiggins.com. We also recently launched 6 BRAND NEW notebook designs exclusively for Deseret Book! These stunning new notebooks can be found at a Desert Book location near you or online at deseretbook.com. We’ve also gathered some of our favorite Desert Book items and you can see them all at desbook.com/becky. Be sure to use the code BECKY at checkout for a 10% on select products (notebooks not included). SHOW NOTES: See @realbeckyhiggins’s Instagram post called “10 Ways I Navigate Through the Hard Stuff” here. BH shared the following passages from a book of scripture called the Doctrine & Covenants: D&C 1:23 D&C 3:1-15 D&C 5:21 D&C 6:10 D&C 6:14 D&C 6:33-34 D&C 10:4 D&C 10:34-52 D&C 17:3 D&C 18:38 D&C 19:25 Joseph Smith — History 1:10 Joseph Smith — History 1:33 A few of the Instagram accounts we mentioned because they share their unique gifts and spread light through social media: @dinawakley, @motherhoodmagnified, and @hendywow. For more information about our faith — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — visit comeuntochrist.org or feel to DM either Becky on social media. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your Instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

 139: Curiosity Leads to Connection (with Annie Joy) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:44

We’re joined this week by the amazing and truly joyful, Annie Joy, as we discuss the magic of getting curious and how it brings connection into our lives. There’s no question that the past year was especially challenging for so many of us with regard to maintaining and developing connections with others. Whether you’re feeling disconnected from yourself or a loved one, or are looking to feel more connected to humanity in general, Annie shares some beautiful and thought-provoking ideas on how to shift your perspective and invite more curiosity and connection into your life. SPONSOR: We know many of you have and use the Project Life and love being able to hold that documenting experience literally in the palm of your hand. We also know that the finishing touch of all the amazing documenting you’re doing is printing those pages. Whether you choose to print those pages in a beautiful photo book (which is so convenient to do directly in the app!) or print the pages individually and utilize the awesome page protectors, albums, and other accessories which we offer at shop.beckyhiggins.com, we’ve got you covered for all your documenting needs! SHOW NOTES: Three “C”s of Connection: 1 - Curiosity 2 - Compassion 3 - Creation Connect with Annie: @heyanniejoy // anniejoy.com. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your Instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

 138: 6 Ways to Connect With Your Teen | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:14:33

Teenagers can be deeply challenging AND amazing! As parents, sometimes it feels like the years between childhood and adulthood go by in the blink of an eye and the stress of teaching our children all the things in that time period can feel overwhelming. This week Becky P. breaks it down and discusses some specific areas parents can focus on when cultivating a deep and lasting connection with their teens. We’re also grateful to our friend Heidi Stanger for being a part in this conversation as we talk about our role as parents, providing a safe space for our children, and helping them discover their own path. SPONSOR: As proponents of lifelong learning, we are so excited to be offering shorter, bite-sized courses in the BH Classroom. Our newest course, Documenting 101, can be completed in just 45 minutes and is available for only $20! Visit classroom.beckyhiggins.com to learn more! SHOW NOTES: 6 Areas of Consideration when Connecting with Teens: Vocalization of validating behaviors. Switch the focus from you to them. Stop thinking about characteristics as good or bad. Talk to them like an adult. Encourage them to find their own answers. Stop doing for them what they can do for themselves. Let your kids talk (even if it’s at 2am). Listen to Episode 051: Kids + Agency (with Merrilee Boyack) Becky P.’s Book Recommendations for Teens: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey Automatic Habits by James Clear The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz You Don’t Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way by Laya Saul Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations by Alex and Brett Harris The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make by Sean Covey FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your Instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

 137: Finding Hope During Hardship (with Wendy Howe) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:55

We all need hope. In a time when it can be so easy to feel hopeless our dear friend, Wendy Howe, shares her perspective on finding that hope. Wendy reminds us that great tragedy can lead to great hope and can strengthen us in ways we never imagined. We are so grateful to Wendy for sharing her story of pain, loss, healing, and hope and it is our sincere desire that each and every person who listens to this episode feels uplifted, inspired, and supported as they struggle with their own hardships. SPONSOR: Visit shinecosmetics.com and enter code BECKY at checkout to save at least 10% off your order. SHOW NOTES: Check out Episode 007: Wendy’s Adoption Story: Everything Happens for a Reason to hear another piece of Wendy’s story. Find Wendy on Instagram at @hendywow FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your Instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

 136: Through the Lens of Peace | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:49:50

BH shares her thoughts on how looking at life through the lens of peace can make a meaningful impact on our everyday life and on the lives of those around us. Through heartfelt, transparent, and humorous anecdotes, we explore the benefits of turning our thoughts inward and using the inspiration found there to continue to create and promote peace. We invite you to not just think about the positives peace brings but to also take the time to reflect upon what other “lenses” or aspects you want to incorporate more in your life. SPONSOR: Often we can feel overwhelmed, lost, and not sure what we want out of life. Clarity Coaching with Becky Proudfit can help give you give you the tools to discover what it is you want out of life and then help turn that inspiration into inspired action. Through these coaching sessions Becky will help you dig to the core of what makes you “YOU”, what drives you, and find out what your unique gifts are. Apply for coaching by visiting www.beckyproudfit.com and click on “Clarity Coaching”. SHOW NOTES: BH outlines and gives examples of how to feel peace in all areas of our lives such as parenting, marriage, work, relationships, documenting, our homes, and mental space. Check out Episode 127: Fresh Perspective in Goal Setting to hear more about where BH’s inspiration to “look through the lens of peace” came from. If you’re feeling inspired study more about peace, check out the following episodes: Episode 115: 10 Ways To Feel Peace When Everything Seems To Be Falling Apart – Part 1 Episode 116: 10 Ways To Feel Peace When Everything Seems To Be Falling Apart – Part 2 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @BeckyHigginsLLC and @BeckyProudfit. THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love the podcast? Please share with your friends, tag us in your Instagram stories, and leave a review on iTunes!

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