Cultivate a Good Life

How do we help our kids cultivate a positive self-image? How can we help them find that positive inner voice so when they encounter trials or struggles or darkness in life, they can be the light that chases away the opposition? In this episode, we share 10 simple tips that you can implement right now to help your kids cultivate a positive self-image. SPONSOR: Check out our new audio course: Live the Story You Want to Tell. SHOW NOTES: 10 tips for helping your kids cultivate a positive self-image: Be mindful of the language you use to describe your children and their behavior. Provide your kids small opportunities for success. Show your children that you have faith in their goodness and their abilities. Spend time together. Support your child’s interests. Natural consequences reign supreme. Help your child work out their own problems. Be a safe place. Let them get out and explore. Make sure you have fun with your kids, and everything doesn’t have to be a teaching moment. Bonus: Encourage, encourage, encourage x 100,000 Listen to Episode 028 here. Check out The Power of Deep Listening by Roger K. Allen 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 love traditions. We love family connections. We also know that it’s easy to become overwhelmed and even feel guilty if you feel you aren’t doing enough. Enter our guest, Brittney Hanks, to the rescue! Owner of the popular website and Instagram account — Homegrown Traditions — Brittney has a passion for sharing simple, doable ideas to connect with your family. In this episode, she teaches us how to recognize the traditions we might already have, how to be more intentional about those moments in our home, how to involve the kids, and how not to feel guilty if we aren’t doing all the traditions for all the holidays. You’ll be inspired to start or continue only the ones that matter the most to you and your family. SPONSOR: Save $200 off the weekly fee and get a $50 resort gift card at movara.com if you drop our name when you call to sign up. Call 1-833-342-1671 to find out more. SHOW NOTES: Find Brittney on Instagram here. Check out her website here. Find Brittney’s 5-Minute Family Games here. 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!

Is there a difference between sobriety and recovery? Would you believe that addiction affects every single one of us? Can anybody recover from addiction? The answer to these questions is yes! In this episode we learn about the hard road of addiction, sobriety, and recovery from Mandi Gubler. Known for her widely popular DIY and renovation website and Instagram “Vintage Revivals,” Mandi is sharing a piece of her story with us—the story of her husband’s past addiction to prescription pain pills. After listening, you’ll think about addiction in a different way and leave filled with hope if you or someone you know is struggling with any addiction. SPONSOR: Consider supporting these local businesses during this time: Shine Cosmetics RAD Swim Ryla Pack Beddy’s Check out @BeckyHigginsLLC and find the saved highlight bubble called “Discounts” for a discount code for each of these brands and more. SHOW NOTES: Find out about the Addiction Recovery Program Mandi mentioned here. Al-Anon AA Read Mandi’s full story here. Find Mandi at Vintage Revivals or on Instagram here. 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!

It can be so hard to know what to say and how to offer support to someone who has lost a child or who has experienced trauma of any kind. Tasha Clifford is a mom to four sons. Her oldest, Morgan, died last year from brain cancer. In this episode, we have a very intimate and raw conversation with her about grief, pain, loss, and trauma. Tasha shares why we need to get past saying, “Let me know if you need anything,” and just act. This eye-opening conversation will help you be more conscious of the things you say and do around those who are suffering. SPONSOR: Simple Notebooks from shopbeckyhiggins.com. SHOW NOTES: Watch Megan Devine’s YouTube video here. Learn more about Lindsay Ross’s manual on how to help people during difficult times here or here. Note: Lindsay’s episode we referred to will air soon. And Mandi Gubler’s episode that we referred to will air next — Episode 088. We bumped Tasha’s episode up so that we could air it sooner than originally planned. Tasha would love to hear from you and connect with you through the Instagram account that honors her sweet boy — @move.mountains.for.mo. Feel free to reach out! 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!

Hearing too much news about this? Seeing too much advice about how you should be managing your emotions or homeschooling your kids? In this episode, we skip the advice and counsel and instead, we lovingly share our personal experiences and observations from the first few weeks of so much in the U.S. being shut down. The global pandemic, as a result from COVID-19, seems to be turning the whole world upside down. For some, there are actual benefits and blessings that come from the pause. For most, there is a great deal of confusion, stress, anxiety, and even heartache. This season we are in is unparalleled … and chances are, this feels like a unique chapter in your own PERSONAL story as well. As always, we hope the insights shared on our podcast are, in some small way, helpful to you … particularly as you continue to navigate your way through this experience that we are sharing as humankind. SPONSOR: Check out the saved highlight bubbled on @BeckyHigginsLLC’s instagram called “discounts” where you will find savings for our sponsors. Thank you for supporting these incredible brands during this difficult time! SHOW NOTES: The yoga podcast mentioned is called “Amy Tenney Yoga + Meditation”. Direct link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amy-tenney-yoga-meditation/id1496713373 Stephanie Maughan is the life coach mentioned in this episode. LINK to her website: http://www.colorswithinus.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!

She’s just as genuine in real life as she is on television. She’s one of the kindest and most sincere humans we know. She’s Brooke Walker—wife, mother, and host of Utah’s popular Studio 5 on KSL and Family Rules on BYUtv. In this episode, we talk with Brooke about what’s on her heart: the importance of forging positive female relationships. We look into what those relationships look like, how to foster them, how not to feel guilty for being the one who sees the positive, and how to set personal boundaries in friend relationships. SPONSOR: Save 15% at rylapack.com with the code BECKY15. SHOW NOTES: —Be positive. —Be the one to plan structured time with friends to make connections. —Get good at gushing—over-storm the room. Watch Studio 5 here. Watch Family Rules here. Follow Brooke 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!

Courtney Brown is the CEO and founder of Cents of Style, an online women’s fashion brand. More importantly, she is a wife to John and mother to three kids. Courtney recently spoke out about her teenage daughter who was admitted to a neuropsychiatric institute. In this episode, we’re talking about her situation and about the importance of speaking out during difficult times in your life. Courtney also illustrates how owning every part of our life—shiny and dark—is empowering and defines us in the most beautiful ways. After listening to this episode, you’ll be rethinking how you view trials in your life and you’ll be more willing to share them and look for the gifts no matter the situation. SPONSOR: Check out mycentsofstyle.com for stylish looks we both love! SHOW NOTES: Courtney’s “foundational four”: Name three things you’re grateful for. Name three things you’ve accomplished. Name three things you want. Give an intention for the day. Find Courtney here. Check out Cents of Style here. Listen to Heidi Swapp’s podcast here. 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!

Founder of Design Mom. Genius behind Alt Summit. Mom of 6 kiddos. It’s Gabrielle Blair! She’s our guest on this episode and we talk to her about how to find your space and create your platform. Then we address the sometimes tricky business of dealing with negative followers + feedback, and how to set rules to make it a safe place that will serve you and your community in healthy, positive ways. SPONSOR: Save 15% at radswim.com with the code BECKY15. SHOW NOTES: Find Gabrielle at her Design Mom blog here. Learn more about Alt Summit here. 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!

This heart-to-heart conversation with Aubrey and Maren, hosts of the Mamahood podcast and online community, is as honest as it gets. We talk all about being new to motherhood, postpartum depression, and everything in between. Whether you are a new mom, whether you've been there and done that, or whether you know a new mom, this episode is for you. You'll learn how to get the support you need or how to support someone else who may be struggling in the trenches of motherhood. You'll also love to hear how their podcast/online community came to be, how it can help you, and what you can do to help new moms even if you aren't in that stage yourself. FOLLOW OUR GUESTS: @the.mamahood / @anya.project / @aubreygrossen / @marendroubay 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 due for another round of Q&A! We are answering YOUR burning questions in this episode. Topics include: How to get un-stuck, struggles with infertility, favorite travel spots, the evolution of documenting as the kids get older, and more! SPONSOR: Save 10% at loopycases.com with the code GoodLife10. SHOW NOTES: Find the Project Life App here. Got a 4th grader? Use him or her to get a free year pass to the National Parks. Listen to our episode about autonomy here. 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!

Whether we like it or not, technology is here to stay, so how are we teaching our kids how to use it? In this episode, we visit with Emily Jones, founder of Family Tech University, who offers a wealth of information and encouragement to parents who are navigating the waters of technology with their children. She discusses the importance of teaching kids how to strengthen their internal filter relating to technology and how to want to be safe with it. In a loving, not fear-based way, Emily shares many useful nuggets of wisdom that will help you feel empowered as you work with your family to make technology a win for everyone. SPONSOR: Save 10% at ShineCostmetics.com with the code BECKY. SHOW NOTES: Learn more about Family Tech University here. Save $10 with the code BECKY10! Follow them on Instagram here. 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!

Most of us are guilty of freaking out a little at some point during our parenting journey — or in other life situations. Surely we can do better. But how? In this episode, we share three tangible things you can try today to take yourself from freak out moment to teaching moment. These tips will help you preserve your integrity and help everyone maintain self-respect in all relationships you are in. SPONSOR: Join us for a week at Movara Fitness Resort, January 17-24, 2021, or just drop our name to save $200 off the weekly fee ANYtime you go this year. Bonus perk: You’ll also receive a $50 resort gift card!. Call 1-833-342-1671 to inquire and sign up! SHOW NOTES: Tips to get out of freak out mode: 1. Stop exaggerating what’s actually happening. 2. Acknowledge your weakness. 3. Make statements instead of asking questions. Read more about the study BP mentioned here. “Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved.” —Thomas S. Monson 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!

In this bonus episode with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, we talk about how to teach our children about sexual development in a healthy way and how to teach them about sexuality in a way that helps them move closer to their long-term goals and to be true to themselves. We discuss how NOT to shame them and what to do if we’ve overreacted to certain behaviors in the past. As you listen, we hope you’ll feel more confident and empowered as you have positive discussions with your children instead of approaching their questions and decisions with fear. SHOW NOTES: We recommend listening to Episode 078 before this one. Find Jennifer’s website (podcasts, events, classes, etc.) here and you can find her on instagram — @finlaysonfife. 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!

Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is our guest for this episode, and we’re talking about desire and how desire plays into many areas of our life, including one’s sexuality. We also touch on analyzing what we might resent and how that affects us in SO MANY areas of our life! Grab a notebook, take notes, and be ready to think deeply as we talk to Dr. Fife. And be sure to catch our bonus — Episode 079. We gather more insights from Dr. Fife, and specifically how to talk with our kids about these sensitive topics. SPONSOR: Save 10% at jutmade.com with the code BECKY10. SHOW NOTES: Find Dr. Fife's website (podcasts, events, classes, etc.) here and you can find her on instagram — @finlaysonfife. 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!

After you listen to Episode 072 and have more clarity on what identifying your truth looks like, now you’re ready to learn how to DOCUMENT those truths! We share several specific things you can write down that you wholeheartedly believe in, then you can better act on those beliefs and put them into motion in your life. SPONSOR: Save 20% at beddys.com with the code BECKY20. SHOW NOTES: Six things to document: 1) Truths 2) Affirmations or identity statements (ideas for categories: relationships, work, money, spirituality, health, home, & balance) 3) Choices 4) Proclamation (declaration, anthem, mission statement, etc.) 5) Values Listen to Episode 072 here. 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!