Cultivate a Good Life

Artist and teacher, Dina Wakley, joins us this week to discuss her experiences dealing with depression. In addition to sharing some tools that can be used to help combat depression, she also outlines some signs that can indicate when it is time to seek professional help. We are incredibly grateful for her openness, humor, and the informative way she shared her experiences with us and our listeners. SPONSOR: As proponents of lifelong learning we are so pleased to announce that the BH Classroom is now offering shorter, bite-sized courses! 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 and grab your seat! SHOW NOTES: 5 Facets of Treating Depression: Nutrition Talk Therapy Exercise Medication Purpose Stay connected with Dina! Instagram: @dinawakley Facebook: Art of Dina Wakley Email: dina@dinawakley.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!

Be sure you listen to episode 133 before listening to this one. In part 2 of this conversation, we continue to discuss a few tips that can help promote connection within your marriage. Our hope is that after listening to these episodes you feel better equipped to turn away from outside pressures and focus on those specific things that you feel will deepen the connection in your own relationship. SHOW NOTES: (continued from episode 133…) TIP 4: Stay curious about your spouse. TIP 5: Recognize that it is not your spouse’s job to fulfill you. TIP 6: Unvoiced expectations are not fair and they will kill your marriage. TIP 7: Don’t project how you receive love onto your spouse. TIP 8: Don’t underestimate the power of a good walk. TIP 9: Assume the best. TIP 10: Don’t overemphasize holidays. TIP 11: Be insanely clear and direct in your communication. BONUS CHALLENGE: Don’t underestimate the power of the written word and find ways to utilize it as a means to communicate with your spouse that you are thinking of them. A few resources discussed in this episode: CD Series: For All Eternity by John Lund Book: The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman 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!

There can be a lot of apprehension associated with Valentine’s Day. In an effort to help ease some of that anxiety and focus on the importance of connection in relationships, we discuss 11 tips to help you cultivate clarity, intimacy, and honesty in your marriage. Tips 1-3 are shared in this episode and we discuss the remaining tips in episode 134. SPONSOR: Time to refresh that makeup drawer? Visit shinecosmetics.com and use code BECKY at checkout to save at least 10% off your purchase! SHOW NOTES: TIP 1: Throw preconceived notions of romance out the window. TIP 2: Identify what you actually want from your spouse. TIP 3: You have to be honest. Listen to Episode 134 for more tips on connecting with your spouse. 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!

We all experience moments (or even full seasons) of self-doubt — times when we convince ourself we were not worthy of joy or that we are imposters in our own lives. The question is — what do you DO about it? We are joined this week by mom, military wife, and photographer Doorly Winegar, as she discusses feeling these constraints in her own life as well as the steps she has taken, and continues to take, to keep moving forward. We hope you are as inspired by Doorly’s sincerity, sense of humor, and courage as we are! SPONSOR: As proponents of lifelong learning (especially when that learning is related to the documentation of your life’s story), we are so pleased to announce that the BH Classroom will now be offering shorter + more affordable bite-sized courses. 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: Find Doorly on Instagram: @doorlymwinegar and @doorlywinegarphotography 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!

We are thrilled to have our dear friend and certified holistic nutritionist, Natalie Postl, back for another episode! (Be sure to catch Ep. 129 — Heal Your Body with Food) In a world that can be sometimes overwhelming with its inundation of information, Natalie is a voice of truth and reason when it comes to the things we can do to improve our overall wellness. Natalie shares some of her favorite ways of driving good thoughts into our minds as a way to heal our bodies from the inside out. Our hope is that after listening you will feel uplifted and encouraged to examine your thoughts and have a better understanding of the role those thoughts play in your overall wellness AND happiness! SPONSOR: Dig into your core and find out what drives you with a clarity coaching session from Becky Proudfit. Through these coaching sessions Becky will help you create a roadmap for more joy, more connection, and more inspiration in your life. Apply for coaching by visiting www.beckyproudfit.com and click on “Clarity Coaching”. SHOW NOTES: Natalie recommends reading “The Hidden Messages in Water” by Masaru Emoto. Check out the affirmation cards from Bloom and Bliss at https://bloomandbliss.co/collections/affirmation-cards. Natalie’s guided affirmations (toward the end of this episode) begin at 52:25. Find Natalie on Instagram: @thrivefamilywellnessaz 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!

We’re addressing an array of documenting questions that came directly from you, our listeners!! BH shares all kinds of tips, tricks, insight, and encouragement to get you started and guide you along in your documenting journey. You’ll love what BP has to add too! Our hope is that after you listen to this episode you will feel inspired and supported to document those things that are meaningful to you in a way that helps you feel both encouraged and fulfilled. SPONSOR: If you’re looking for a quality notebook that features beautiful art and is the perfect size for everything from journaling to note taking to list-making, then look no further than the Simple Notebooks from www.beckyhiggins.com. Don’t forget to grab a few to give as gifts as well and take advantage of free shipping on all orders over $35 in the continental U.S. Check out these other episodes related to documenting: 016: Documenting Like a Boss 026: Documenting Your Travel 033: Why Documenting Matters 039: Connecting Through Storytelling 043: Q&A — Documenting Style 070: Journaling For Non-Journalers 077: Document Your Truth 107: Your Modern Story 120: Gratitude Practices The BH Classroom [ classroom.beckyhiggins.com ] is where you can find a welcome video that gives an overview of what to expect, a free mini course called “My Modern Story” and our brand new mini course called “Documenting 101”. Grab your seat today! The Custom Handwriting Font can be purchased at www.digitalprojectlife.com under the “Fonts” category. FOLLOW @mymodernstory on Instagram for documenting inspiration and journaling prompts. CONNECT with 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!

Be sure you listen to Ep. 128 before you listen to this one. In Part 2 of this episode, we continue our conversation with certified holistic nutritionist, Natalie Postl as she shares more thoughts on how we can heal our bodies with food. Our hope is that after you listen to these episodes you’ll have some tips and tools to set some attainable goals that you feel will make the most difference in your life. SHOW NOTES: You can find Natalie’s first two tips on how to help heal your body in Episode 128. Tips to Heal Your Body (continued): Food is your supplement Sourcing matters Eat non-conventional animals Look at ingredients, not calories Fats are your friend Focus ion whole foods Sneak veggies into EVERYTHING Meal prep can literally save your life Find Natalie on Instagram: @thrivefamilywellnessaz Becky P. recommends [Born to Run](Be sure you listen to Ep. 128 before you listen to this one. In Part 2 of this episode, we continue our conversation with certified holistic nutritionist, Natalie Postl as she shares more thoughts on how we can heal our bodies with food. Our hope is that after you listen to these episodes you’ll have some tips and tools to set some attainable goals that you feel will make the most difference in your life. SHOW NOTES: You can find Natalie’s first two tips on how to help heal your body in Episode 128. Tips to Heal Your Body (continued): Food is your supplement Sourcing matters Eat non-conventional animals Look at ingredients, not calories Fats are your friend Focus ion whole foods Sneak veggies into EVERYTHING Meal prep can literally save your life Find Natalie on Instagram: @thrivefamilywellnessaz Becky P. recommends Born to Run by Christopher McDougall to add some insight on how to fuel your body. 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!) by Christopher McDougall to add some insight on how to fuel your body. 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!

We hear how important it is to be our own advocate but what does that really mean? In Part 1 of this conversation we’re joined by our dear friend and certified holistic nutritionist, Natalie Postl. Natalie shares with us some of the lessons she has learned about listening to her body and how those lessons have impacted her cancer journey, as well as her overall outlook on life. In this episode Natalie also shares tips on how we can heal our bodies and those tips continue in Episode 129. SPONSOR: Deseret Book is a Christian-based store and publisher that offers a wide variety of uplifting books, works of art, and lifestyle products and we are so thrilled to welcome them as a new sponsor of the podcast. Visit www.desbook.com/becky to see some of our favorites and use the code BECKY at checkout to receive 10% off all eligible products from DeseretBook.com. SHOW NOTES: Check out Episode 111: Your Body is the Least Interesting Thing About You (with Lauren Busby) here. Natalie’s Tips to Help Heal Your Body: Recognize the good you’re already doing. Focus on the gut. Check out Episode 129 for the rest of this list of tips. Find Natalie on Instagram: @thrivefamilywellnessaz 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!

There’s no question that 2020 was a difficult year. As we step into the new year we discuss the importance of both reflecting on the past year and looking to the future with hope. Join us as we talk about what we learned in 2020 and how we’re determining what our intentions will be in the coming year. After listening to this episode, our hope is that you’ll feel inspired to take the time to reflect on the lessons that you, personally, have learned over the past year and then decide how you will approach 2021 in a way that feels right for you. SPONSOR: Hey there, documenters! Whether you’re creating pages using physical product, Digital Project Life, or the Project Life App, you will find essential and supportive physical products to meet all your documenting needs at www.shopbeckyhiggins.com. Remember to order prints + photo books directly through the Project Life App! SHOW NOTES: Listen to Episode 015: Weed the Garden to learn more about the brain dumping exercise referenced in this episode. BP’s Goal-Setting Hacks: 1. Come from a place of love. 2. Don’t stack the deck against yourself. 3. Curate goals that give you what you actually want. Becky P. highly recommends Atomic Habits by James Clear as a source of guidance in goal-setting and habit development. Check out the affirmation cards from Bloom and Bliss 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!

For this very special episode we simply want to share with you some of our most favorite Christmas songs. In the order they appear: “Christmas Medley” by WILLIAM JOSEPH @williamjosephmusic on instagram “Finding Christmas” by GENTRI @gentrimusic on instagram Find their music at DeseretBook.com or wherever digital music is sold or streamed. “Amazing Grace” by BROOKE WHITE @realbrookewhite on instagram Brooke’s online Calico Christmas show was on Friday 12/18/20. You can stream it anytime until 12/25 for just $9/household or screen! // https://bit.ly/ACalicoChristmas // Her Christmas record “Brooke White Christmas” is available to stream everywhere. “Mary Did You Know? / What Child is This?” by ANDREW HIGGINS @andrewhiggins_music on instagram Andrew Higgins Music on YouTube “Silent Night” by SPENCER MYLER // accompanied by William Joseph @spencermyler on instagram “O Holy Night” by THE BONNER FAMILY @thebonnerfamilymusic on instagram “All is Well” by CALEE REED @caleereed on instagram Find her music at DeseretBook.com or wherever digital music is sold or streamed. “Away in a Manger” by NICOLAS GIUSTI & GERALD CAUSSE Find their music at DeseretBook.com or wherever digital music is sold or streamed. “Star Carol” by NATHAN PACHECO @nathan.pacheco.music on instagram Find his music at DeseretBook.com or wherever digital music is sold or streamed. “First Lullaby / Silent Night” by HILARY WEEKS @hilaryweeksmusic on instagram Check out “Live All In” so you can enjoy the past two years of music and the upcoming 2021 year of new music! // https://liveallintoday.com

We are so excited to have our friend and fellow podcaster, Darla Trendler, join us for this week’s discussion about how receiving inspiration and ACTING on those nudges can have a huge impact in our life. Darla shares with us some great reminders about facing opposition, finding courage, and being true to ourselves and the path we feel inspired to follow. Our hope is that, after listening to this episode, you’ll feel empowered to take the first baby steps to working toward those special things you are feeling pulled to do. SPONSOR: The BH Shop at has been freshly stocked! Whether you’re creating pages using physical product, Digital Project Life, or the Project Life App, you can now find additional products (albums and page protectors – hooray!) to meet all your documenting needs at www.shopbeckyhiggins.com. SHOW NOTES: Find Darla on Instagram at @spirituallymindedwomen and check out her podcast “Spiritually Minded Women” wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out Darla’s free, non-denominational, email course called 5 Ways to Reimagine Prayer, which consists of short interviews Darla has done about different prayer practices. Sign up at https://email.spirituallymindedwomen.com/5-waystoreimagineprayer. 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!

Wouldn’t we all love a parenting handbook that tells us how to teach our children to succeed in life?! Mom of 5, Lynnette Sheppard, is that parenting handbook in human form and she joined us for a conversation about a few key things parents can do to help prepare their children for life after they leave the nest. Lynnette discusses struggles that both parents and their tweens and teenagers encounter when facing the transition from living at home to being out on their own and outlines some steps to take to teach our children to be self-sufficient, resilient, and balanced. After listening to this episode you’ll feel empowered to help guide your teen through these transitory times while coming from a place of love and support. SPONSOR: Save 15% at salomon.com with the code BECKY. SHOW NOTES: Lynnette’s acronym for guiding our tweens and teens on their path to being a grown-up! V – Values E – Emotional Skills S – Social Skills L – Life Skills Find Lynette on Instagram at @howtoraisegrownups and check out her podcast “How to Raise Grownups” wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Lynette is also launching a 12-month membership program designed to teach families new skills. Learn more at https://learn.lynnettesheppard.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!

At a loss for what to get everyone for Christmas this year? Wonder no more! We have come to your rescue. BP has been searching high and low for meaningful, intentional gifts for everyone on your list. Listen in for many amazing products along with many discount codes for all the items! SPONSOR: Save 30% off our audio course “Live the Story You Want to Tell” at classroom.beckyhiggins.com but only through December 10, 2020. SHOW NOTES: VINTAGE PENNANT PEDDLER @vintagepennantpeddler NENA AND CO. Code BECKY = free shipping nenaandco.com // @nenaandco HAMAMA Code BECKY = 15% off through December 12. hamama.com // @hamama_greens ESTABLISHED TITLES Code BECKY = 10% off establishedtitles.com // @established_titles SHINE COSMETICS Code BECKY = an additional 10% off Shinecosmetics.com // @shinecosmetics SALOMON Code BECKY = 15% off Salomon.com // @salomon FORCE OF NATURE Code BECKY will save you $15 off any starter set. forceofnatureclean.com // @forceofnatureclean CINEMOOD Use our friend’s code to save 20%! — ashleyrosereeves cinemood.com // @cinemood_usa DRIBBLE UP Code BECKY10 = 10% off dribbleup.com // @dribbleup SHAKA TRIBE Code BECKY = 20% off shakatribeshop.com // @shaka_tribe HAND LETTERED DESIGN Code BECKY10 = 10% off handlettereddesign.com // @handlettereddesign TRUWEAR Code BECKY = 20% off Truwear.com // @truwear FORMIDABLE TOYS Code BECKY10 = 10% off formidabletoys.com // @formidabletoys BEAUTY SOCIETY beautysociety.com/beckyproudfit // @beautysociety UNIVERSAL YUMS universalyums.com // @universalyums HAIRITAGE BY MINDY hairitagebymindy.com // @hairitagebymindy THE SILVER POST silverlove.org // @thesilverpost STEVIE STYLE BOWTIES Code BECKY15 = 15% off etsy.com/shop/steviesstylebowties // @steviesstylebowties “REVEALED” CHILDREN’S JOURNAL Code REVEALED15 = 15% off Saltgathering.com // @salt_gathering “FLECKS OF GOLD” JOURNAL 3in30podcast.com // @3in30podcast BECKY’S FIRST BOOK: Advocating With Kindness and Confidence beckyproudfit.com // @beckyproudfit MY MODERN STORY classroom.BeckyHiggins.com THE ULTIMATE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING Our audio course, “Live the Story You Want to Tell” https://classroom.beckyhiggins.com/courses/live-the-story AWESOME AMAZON FINDS! https://www.amazon.com/shop/beckyproudfit 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!

Super short + super sweet, this unique + special episode is a mindful practice to help you have the most intentional holiday season. Through a series of questions and space built into the episode, we invite you to listen, ponder, and answer these questions for yourself. Want to re-listen and get straight to where the questions start? Fast-forward to about 2:40. 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!

Fashion might not seem of utmost importance right now, but it really is a piece of who you are. Wearing the right clothes can bring more of you to the surface and help you be more YOU! Having been in fashion for over 10 years, our guest Reachel Bagley knows a thing or two (or a hundred) about fashion. Currently, she helps people discover their fashion profile and how to match their inside self to their outside self. Reachel helps people know their body type so they can hone in on the clothes that will work best on their body. In this episode, she teaches how to show respect for ourselves though the clothes we wear. She shares how to go through your closet and pare down your wardrobe to decide what fits and what you love. Bottom line: she emphasizes that clothes aren’t a diary and we don’t need to keep everything from the past. Instead, we should honor where we are in our journey, thus being more intentional about what is in our closet. SPONSOR: Save 10% at shinecosmetics.com with the code BECKY. SHOW NOTES: Follow Reachel on Instagram here. Check out her website. 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!