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In today’s episode, we review the book No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler. So many of us here have reading goals, so we review a book together once a quarter to help us make progress on our reading goals, read together in community, and learn from great books. Through this book review, we explore the depths of Kate’s learnings as she discovers she has cancer. We review some of our favorite quotes, things we learned and will take away, and applications from this book with all of you. This book was a heavy one, but truly, it instilled what we know already to be true. We are living for a capital L legacy, and our days are numbered. So what we decide to cultivate matters deeply, so live your one beautiful and precious life today, friends. 
 
//Time Stamps//
00:00:  Welcome
00:34:  What Casey is loving 
01:19:  What Kelley is loving 
05:45:  Intro to the book this quarter 
09:55:  Our favorite takeaways from the book 
10:49:  What if the world no longer holds possibility? 
14:06:  Guilted into being grateful 
17:50:  I have this illusion I’m in control of my life
20:00:  The predicament of living  
22:24:  Your choices in this life matter 
29:25:  Overall book review 
29:50:  Closing thoughts 
 
// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //
– No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler 
– Kate Bowler on Annie Down’s podcast 
– Building a Resilient Life by Rebekah Lyons 
– Try Softer by Aundi Kolber   
 
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In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey are in a slump and talk about how to navigate it. We discuss what it’s like when we have no momentum, are in a weird tough season, or aren’t seeing much progress on our goals. Been there? You too? Join us as we talk about the solemn reality of being in a slump and as we have some laughs along the way too. Slumps are a part of life and a part of goal setting, but there is so much to learn in these seasons together! 
 
//Time Stamps//
00:00:  Welcome
04:15:  What Kelley is loving
06:22:  What Casey is loving 
10:42:  When we get into it – are you in a slump too? 
11:50:  Name it & be resilient 
14:05:  Talk about it 
18:30:  Now time to move! 
22:19:  Easy & screen free tasks help 
27:00:  Lots of grace in this too 
30:56:  Closing thoughts  
 
// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //
– Pitbull’s Best Playlist 
– Carrie Underwood’s Hymns Album
– 10 Ways to Chase Down Joy 
– Try Softer book
– Building a Resilient Life by Rebekah Lyons 
– Erin Moore Fitness 
– Kitchen Cleaner (baking soda & essential oils and Castile soap)
– No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler 
 
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In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey complete part 2 of How to Cultivate Friendships. Not often talked about in friendships, we talk about texting, ghosting, and hard conversations. At their core, we’d enter into deeper friendships and foster greater connection if we’d focus on communicating more clearly, being willing to go beyond the surface level, and being willing to have hard conversations. We share personal examples and stories in our lives that have been challenging yet refining in the way we approach friendship. Friendship is a part of a rich and beautiful life, and it’s so worthwhile to cultivate! 
 
//Time Stamps//
00:00:  Welcome
01:54:  What Casey is loving
03:30:  What Kelley is loving 
06:09:  Episode intro - ghosting, communicating, texting, and more!  
08:44:  Be a clear communicator 
16:21:  Hey, send up a flare. Are you alive? 
20:42:  Don’t be afraid to go deeper & give it time 
25:42:  Be willing to have hard conversations  
31:14:  Boundaries help us love people 
34:28:  Closing thoughts  
 
// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //
– Mini Desk Calendars 
 
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In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey wanted to talk about connection since we’re so close to Valentine’s Day. So we decided to talk about what every person needs in their lives, whether you’re in a relationship or not – friendship!! Having a place to belong and people to connect with are crucial to our health, well-being, and growth as individuals. We can’t go it alone. We explore the staggering statistics behind depression, suicide, and being “together but apart” in our technology driven society. It can be a lonely world, but it doesn’t have to be. We explore a few easy ways to foster connection and grow friendships (new or old) in our lives. Having friends by our side is what makes life so meaningful and worthwhile, so let’s cultivate friendships together for a more purposeful life lived together! 
 
//Time Stamps//
00:00:  Welcome
00:25:  What Casey is loving
03:43:  What Kelley is loving 
04:55:  Digging into the meat of the episode
05:38:  Together but apart
07:25:  Epidemic of loneliness 
08:02:  Belonging is a basic human need! 
11:31:  We know making & keeping friends can be hard 
12:30:  4 easy, low energy ways to build connection & grow friendships
23:28:  Closing thoughts 
 
 
// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //
– Try Softer by Aundi Kolber
– The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. 
– Hand Lettering Worksheets from Etsy
– How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie 
– How to Host a Book Swap
 
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In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey share a pep talk with you. About this time of the year, discouragement sets in. Doubts and questions of why we aren’t making more progress by now swirl in our heads. We offer a pep talk about waiting in the process of goal setting, how it’s key to our growth, and how it actually becomes a beautiful part of changing and shaping us for the capital L legacy we want to leave when we’re 80. Waiting isn’t always easy, but it’s a part of the journey of our lives. We hope this episode encourages you as you wait on progress, on achieved goals, and on the legacy you’re living! 
 
//Time Stamps//
00:00:  Welcome
04:03:  What Casey is loving
07:48:  What Kelley is loving 
10:05:  Start of this pep talk 
13:51:  A big part of the process is waiting 
14:54:  Let’s take a step back together for a minute  
17:59:  An example of looking at the bigger picture 
21:53:  Can you imagine being a good waiter?  
23:24:  A few steps to learn to wait well 
28:27:  Closing thoughts 
 
 
// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //
– Tello and Rose 
– Jones Road Beauty Lip Tint 
– Derek Kinney on Instagram 
 
 
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In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey kick off the 5th and final episode in the Building Better Goals series featuring big dreams. Big dream goals can be daunting and overwhelming, and many might say, “where do I even start?” We break down what it is, what it’s comprised of, and why you should set and pursue big dream goals in your life. Sometimes, various feelings can also mean we’ve pushed big dreams aside, and we want to encourage you to revisit those big dreams with hope not fear. We hope to encourage you and inspire you in taking a few practical steps to voicing, planning, and executing on your big dream goals. They’re possible, friends! 
 
//Time Stamps//
00:00:  Welcome
02:20:  What Casey is loving
07:32:  What Kelley is loving 
11:39:  Breaking down 3 types of goals 
16:22:  Kelley’s big dream goal example  
18:19:  Casey’s big dream goal example 
21:05:  Why set big dream goals? A pep talk.
24:10:  What to do if you want to set a big dream 
28:10:  Now go do it – execute! 
29:00:  Closing thoughts  
 
// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //
– Building a Resilient Life by Rebekah Lyons
– The Magic of Big Dream Goals
– How to Cultivate Big Dream Goals
– How to Cultivate Finish Line Goals
– How to Cultivate Habit Goals
– PowerSheets  
 
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