Better On Purpose

Teryn Tate
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What if the measure of a meaningful life isn’t success, but what’s better because you were there? Better On Purpose is a real-life, practical podcast about growth, responsibility, service, and everyday impact. We'll explore self-care, mental health, business practices, creative responsibility, relationships, and community — and how intentional choices add up over time. Because meaningful change doesn’t happen all at once. It’s built in the consistent choice to leave things better than we found them.

  1. 21h ago

    Episode 13: The Beauty of Right Now

    Life has a way of reminding us just how quickly things can change. And sometimes those reminders make us look a little differently at the people we love, the memories we're making, and even the seasons that don't look quite like they used to. In this episode of Better On Purpose, we'll reflect on loss, change, the fear of what we can't control, and the importance of being present for the life that's happening right now. We explore what it means to love people well while they're here, to make room for the relationships and experiences that matter, and to recognize that sometimes we're so busy mourning an old version of something that we miss what still exists in front of us. Because different doesn't always mean better. Sometimes there's real grief in what has changed. But different doesn't automatically mean there's nothing left here for us. This is a conversation about staying, noticing, loving, remembering, and allowing ourselves to experience the beauty that's still available to us right now. Because this version counts, too.

  2. Aug 12

    Episode 12: Consider This

    What does it really mean to consider someone? Sometimes it looks like remembering their favorite candy. Sometimes it’s asking the follow-up question, noticing when someone seems a little quieter than usual, making the introduction, or simply telling someone something good you’ve noticed about them instead of keeping it to yourself. In this episode of Better On Purpose, we'll explore the difference between caring about people and intentionally paying attention to who they are, what fills their cup, and how they experience love and support. Teryn also shares a recent unexpected reminder that while we’re busy noticing others, we may not realize how closely others are noticing the ways we show up too. We’re talking about consideration, the small seeds we plant in one another, learning to receive affirmation, and the important difference between being needed and being meaningful. Because you don’t have to make yourself indispensable in order to matter. You can care deeply without carrying everything. And sometimes the smallest gesture can simply say: I see you. I remembered. I thought about you. You matter to me. Because how you show up matters.

  3. Aug 5

    Episode 11: The Stories We Tell Ourselves

    I almost didn't record this episode. After spending four days as a mentor at youth summer camp, I came home with pages of journal entries and stories I wanted to tell. But as I reflected, I realized the biggest lesson didn't happen at camp. It happened before I ever got there. This week, we're talking about the stories anxiety tells us before reality ever gets a chance to speak. The conversations we rehearse. The assumptions we make. The opportunities we almost miss because we've already decided how they'll end. I'm also sharing what camp reminded me about community, encouragement, and why meaningful change rarely happens because of one extraordinary person. More often, it's the result of ordinary people choosing to show up for one another. If you've ever found yourself sitting in your own "parking lot", hesitating before a hard conversation, a new opportunity, or a step forward, I hope this episode encourages you to give reality a chance before fear finishes writing the story. Because sometimes the life we're hoping for isn't waiting for us to become more confident. It's simply waiting for us to get out of the car.

  4. Jul 29

    Episode 10: Making Space

    What if the version of yourself you miss isn't gone...what if that person just needs a little more room to breathe? In this episode, I reflect on an unexpected lesson from a recent family camping trip. I thought I would come home wanting to tell you about campfires, hiking, and time away from home. Instead, I came home realizing how much margin I'd been missing. We live in a world that constantly encourages us to do more, carry more, and stay connected. But what happens when our minds never get the chance to slow down? What happens when our capacity starts shrinking, even though the people around us haven't changed? In this conversation, I'm sharing what I learned about being present, creating space, and why sometimes the most important reset isn't escaping our lives. It's making room to experience them. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, distracted, stretched thin, or like the version of yourself you want to be has been harder to find lately, I hope this episode reminds you that that version of you isn't gone. You may just need a little more margin.

  5. Jul 22

    Episode 9: The Communities We Create

    Community isn't just something we find, it's something we help create. In this episode of Better On Purpose, we explore what it really means to be part of a community and the role each of us plays in shaping the spaces we're in. Inspired by a recent day spent volunteering at the Cierra Sisters' Wellness on the Block event, this conversation goes beyond volunteering and asks a bigger question: What kind of environment are we creating through the way we show up each day? We talk about the small, often overlooked moments that build connection, the importance of recognizing our own capacity, and why saying yes to every opportunity isn't the same as making a meaningful impact. Community isn't built by a few extraordinary moments. It's built through ordinary people choosing to show up with intention, consistency, and care. Because how you show up matters.

  6. Jul 15

    Episode 8: Worth Noticing

    Some days leave us feeling encouraged. Others leave us replaying the hard moments over and over again. But what if the way we experience our lives is shaped not only by what happens to us, but by what we repeatedly pay attention to? In this episode of Better On Purpose, I'm sharing a practice that has quietly been changing the way I move through everyday life. We talk about worry, perspective, and why looking for the good isn't about pretending life is easy or ignoring what's difficult. It's about refusing to let the hardest moments become the whole story. Through ordinary moments; a rough Sunday morning, a kind barista, flowers outside, and even an inconvenient trip to the tire shop, we explore how intentionally noticing what's worth noticing has begun reshaping the way I experience my days. This isn't an invitation to become an optimist overnight. It's simply an invitation to practice paying attention. Because the good doesn't erase the hard.Sometimes it just reminds us the hard isn't the whole story. I hope this conversation encourages you to slow down, notice something you might have otherwise missed, and discover that there may be more goodness around you than you realized.

  7. Jul 8

    Episode 7: Access vs. Connection

    Social media has given us so much. It's helped us stay connected with family and friends, preserve memories, grow businesses, discover new places, learn new skills, and celebrate some of life's biggest moments. But somewhere along the way, I started noticing something else. Not just what social media was showing me about everyone else, but what it was revealing about me. In this episode, we're slowing down to explore what happens beneath the scroll. We talk about comparison, validation, constant accessibility, criticism, encouragement, and the difference between having access to someone's life and actually feeling connected to them. This isn't a conversation about deleting social media or deciding whether it's good or bad. It's an invitation to become more aware of how we're using it, what we're carrying away from it, and what our reactions might be trying to teach us. Because sometimes what we're longing for isn't another notification or another update. Sometimes we're longing for something social media was never designed to provide. Real connection.

  8. Jul 1

    Episode 6: Intention vs. Impact

    We all like to believe that if our heart is in the right place, that's enough. But what happens when our intentions and our impact don't quite match? In this episode of Better On Purpose, we're exploring the space between what we mean and what others actually experience. Along the way, we unpack the deeper stories that often drive our behavior. From people-pleasing and overfunctioning to procrastination, fear, and the patterns we unknowingly reinforce over time. This conversation isn't about becoming overly self-critical or assuming bad motives. It's about becoming more aware. Because when we get curious instead of defensive, we create space to understand ourselves more honestly, communicate more clearly, and grow with greater intention. If you've ever wondered why you keep repeating certain patterns, struggled to set healthy boundaries, or realized your actions didn't communicate what you hoped they would, this episode is an invitation to slow down and look beneath the surface. Because awareness gives us options, and curiosity creates room for growth.

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What if the measure of a meaningful life isn’t success, but what’s better because you were there? Better On Purpose is a real-life, practical podcast about growth, responsibility, service, and everyday impact. We'll explore self-care, mental health, business practices, creative responsibility, relationships, and community — and how intentional choices add up over time. Because meaningful change doesn’t happen all at once. It’s built in the consistent choice to leave things better than we found them.

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  • Creator
    Teryn Tate
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Teryn Tate
  • Show Website
    Better On Purpose