Thriving by Nature

Bethany Stone
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Thriving by Nature is a podcast for people who are growing, leading, and carrying a lot, and want to do it without burnout. Hosted by Bethany Stone, a mindset and life skills coach with a Montessori-informed approach, this show explores emotional awareness, self-care as a skill, and sustainable personal growth through real life stories and practical insights. Website: https://www.thrivingbynature.com Drop-In Group Coaching: https://www.thrivingbynature.com/special-offer

  1. 2d ago

    The Vicious Cycle: How Negative Thoughts Become Physical Reality

    Have you ever woken up already tired, stared at your screen, and then blamed yourself for not having enough discipline? You may not be failing. You may be caught in a cycle. In this episode I walk you through what happens in your body when one negative thought lands, and how to turn the whole thing around. In this episode I share: 1. How a single negative thought changes your posture, drains your energy, and pulls you into a funnel that gets harder to climb out of 2. The virtuous cycle, its mirror image rooted in hope and gratitude, and why your body can lead your mind in a better direction 3. One tool to practice this week, cognitive reframing, in three simple steps: name the thought, ask what else could be true, and choose the honest interpretation that keeps you moving Books I mention: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, Atomic Habits by James Clear, and Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Your next step: If you see yourself in the vicious cycle and you're ready to do more than understand it, let's turn it around together. The Five Domains Business Reset is 90 minutes, just you and me, finding where your energy is leaking and building a plan that fits your life. Book your Reset: https://calendly.com/thrivingbynaturecoaching/book-my-5-domains-reset Not ready for that yet? Start with a free Leadership Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/thrivingbynaturecoaching/30min Connect with me Email: bethany@thrivingbynature.com Website: https://www.thrivingbynature.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriving_by_nature_coaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-stone-speaking-leadership Thriving by Nature is part of the PodFather Network.

  2. Oct 30

    12 Steps of Liberation: Setting Your Inner Life Free

    Do you keep bumping into the same pattern, no matter how many books you read or goals you set? That loop is not a character flaw. It is a pattern you have not learned to see yet. In this episode I walk you through the 12 Steps of Liberation, a framework rooted in Buddhist philosophy that maps how we move from living on autopilot to living with wisdom. You do not have to be Buddhist, or religious at all, for this to land. And if you have a faith background, it may even deepen it. In this episode I share: 1. The story of a smart, driven woman who keeps pulling back right before she gets what she wants 2. All 12 steps, from knowledge and observation to action, energy, and wisdom, and how Dr. Daniel Siegel's research on mindsight lines up with them 3. Three things to carry with you: find where you are on the path, pick one next step, and be patient with yourself, because growth spirals upward Your next step: If this opened something up and you are ready to break the pattern, not just see it, let's work on it together. The Five Domains Business Reset is 90 minutes, just you and me, finding where your energy is leaking and building a plan that fits your life. Book your Reset: https://calendly.com/thrivingbynaturecoaching/book-my-5-domains-reset Not ready for that yet? Start with a free Leadership Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/thrivingbynaturecoaching/30min Connect with me Email: bethany@thrivingbynature.com Website: https://www.thrivingbynature.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriving_by_nature_coaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-stone-speaking-leadership Thriving by Nature is part of the PodFather Network.

  3. Oct 23

    The Self Care Revolution: Why Self Care Is a Leadership Skill

    If you're a business owner or leader who keeps pushing but still feels like you're running on empty, this episode is for you. Burnout isn't a time problem. It's a life skills problem. In this episode I walk through the five areas of self care most leaders overlook, and how neglecting them quietly holds you back in your business, your leadership, and your life. In this episode I share: 1. Why working more isn't producing better results 2. The golden goose, and how you might be sabotaging your own success without realizing it 3. Simple, practical ways to rebuild your energy, clarity, and direction This isn't surface level self care. It's the foundation of how you show up, lead, and grow. Your next step: If you saw yourself in the golden goose, this is where we rebuild. The Five Domains Business Reset is 90 minutes, just you and me, finding where your energy is leaking and building a plan that fits your life. Book your Reset: https://calendly.com/thrivingbynaturecoaching/book-my-5-domains-reset Not ready for that yet? Join my free Self Care Masterclass, where we walk through all five domains together: https://calendly.com/thrivingbynaturecoaching/self-care-masterclass Connect with me Email: bethany@thrivingbynature.com Website: https://www.thrivingbynature.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriving_by_nature_coaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-stone-speaking-leadership Thriving by Nature is part of the PodFather Network.

  4. Oct 16

    The Life Skill Nobody Taught You: How Leaders Actually Communicate

    Most of us were taught grammar, manners, and to raise our hand before speaking. Very few of us were taught how to listen so someone feels safe, or how to say the hard thing without shutting down or blowing up. In this episode I share why communication is a life skill, not a personality trait, and what it looks like to learn it as an adult and as a leader. In this episode I share: 1. The story of two people having the same conversation over and over, and ending up further apart every time 2. Dr. John Gottman's Four Horsemen of communication breakdown, and the learnable antidote to each one 3. Dr. Brené Brown's research on vulnerability and the armor we wear when honesty feels risky 4. What Harvard Business Review research says about listening and leadership 5. What Montessori has known for over a century about teaching communication, plus three practices you can use in your very next conversation Your next step: If your voice has been waiting, this is where it grows. The Executive Presence Speaking School is for adults and business owners who want to speak with clarity, stay steady in hard conversations, and lead in a way people trust. Learn more: https://www.thrivingbynature.com/executive-presence Not sure it is the right fit yet? Start with a free Leadership Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/thrivingbynaturecoaching/30min Connect with me Email: bethany@thrivingbynature.com Website: https://www.thrivingbynature.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriving_by_nature_coaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-stone-speaking-leadership Thriving by Nature is part of the PodFather Network.

  5. Oct 8

    When Life Feels Heavy but You Still Show Up

    This episode is different. It isn't polished or structured. It's real. Life can feel heavy and beautiful at the same time. In this episode I share what it looks like to hold both, grief and hope, pressure and purpose, and how to keep showing up when your heart feels full and tired all at once. If you lead people, run a business, or care for a family while carrying something heavy, this one is for you. You don't have to choose between strength and softness. You are allowed to hold both. Your next step: If you are carrying a lot right now, you do not have to carry it alone. The Five Domains Business Reset is 90 minutes, just you and me, finding where your energy is leaking and building a plan that fits your life. Book your Reset: https://calendly.com/thrivingbynaturecoaching/book-my-5-domains-reset Not ready for that yet? Start with a free Leadership Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/thrivingbynaturecoaching/30min Chapters 00:00 Showing up real instead of perfect 00:30 When life feels heavy and overwhelming 01:10 Watching someone you love struggle and holding hope 01:50 Grief, loss, and the weight of real life 02:30 Why we think we can only feel one emotion at a time 03:00 Holding grief and gratitude at the same time 03:40 Hope in the middle of hardship 04:15 Being present in loss 04:45 The urge to stay busy instead of feeling 05:10 Simplifying when everything feels like too much 05:45 Letting go of perfection and just showing up 06:10 What "happiness is a choice" really means 06:45 How to keep going when your heart feels heavy 07:15 Holding strength and softness 07:40 Closing thoughts Connect with me Email: bethany@thrivingbynature.com Website: https://www.thrivingbynature.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriving_by_nature_coaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-stone-speaking-leadership Thriving by Nature is part of the PodFather Network.

  6. Sep 30

    Is Your Soil Prepared? Why Your Environment Shapes Everything

    You can't expect a seed to grow in soil that hasn't been prepared. And you can't expect yourself to thrive in a space that's quietly working against you. If you've been pushing harder and still feel scattered, tired, or stuck, the problem may not be your discipline. It may be your environment. In this episode I share what 20 years as a Montessori educator taught me about the prepared environment, and what the research on choice architecture says about how your space shapes your choices, your stress, and your health. In this episode: 1. Why your surroundings make decisions for you before you ever choose 2. What the kitchen, the cake, and the clutter taught me about getting ready to grow 3. Three practical steps to prepare your soil this week Your next step: If your effort isn't matching your results, the Five Domains Business Reset is where we find out why. It's 90 minutes, just you and me, finding where your energy is leaking and building a plan that fits your life. Book your Reset: https://calendly.com/thrivingbynaturecoaching/book-my-5-domains-reset Not ready for that yet? Start with a free Leadership Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/thrivingbynaturecoaching/30min Connect with me Email: bethany@thrivingbynature.com Website: https://www.thrivingbynature.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriving_by_nature_coaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-stone-speaking-leadership Thriving by Nature is part of the PodFather Network.

    Is Your Soil Prepared? Why Your Environment Shapes Everything

  7. Jun 2

    Coming Home to Yourself: What Happens When You Stop Living for Everyone Else’s Approval

    Have you ever felt lost even when life looks good on the outside? Sometimes the problem isn't what you're doing. It's who you're doing it for. In this episode I talk about what happens when we spend our lives chasing approval instead of living in alignment with who we really are. I share the story of a woman who built her whole sense of worth on gold stars and praise, and what happened when the world stopped handing them out. In this episode: 1. The story of the gold stars, and what happens when the applause stops 2. The science of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and why high achievers fall into the shiny object trap 3. Three practical steps to start making decisions from the inside out Your next step: If you've been feeling scattered or disconnected, or like something is just off, let's find where you've drifted from yourself. The Five Domains Business Reset is 90 minutes, just you and me, finding where your energy is leaking and building a plan that fits your life. Book your Reset: https://calendly.com/thrivingbynaturecoaching/book-my-5-domains-reset Not ready for that yet? Start with a free Leadership Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/thrivingbynaturecoaching/30min Connect with me Email: bethany@thrivingbynature.com Website: https://www.thrivingbynature.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriving_by_nature_coaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-stone-speaking-leadership Thriving by Nature is part of the PodFather Network.

    Coming Home to Yourself: What Happens When You Stop Living for Everyone Else’s Approval

  8. May 20

    What the Elderly Still Teach Us: A Reflection on Ageism and Connection

    What do we lose when we stop listening to the people who have lived the longest? In this episode I reflect on ageism, multigenerational living, and the wisdom that comes from staying connected across generations. Fresh off my presentation at the Utah Montessori Conference, I share stories from my classroom, my family, and my own life in a four generation household. In this episode: 1. What happened when I invited elderly guests into my classroom 2. Growing up alongside my Swiss grandmother, and what she taught me about patience and perspective 3. The research on intergenerational connection, including lower anxiety and better mental health for younger generations Thriving doesn't happen in isolation. It happens in connection. Your next step: If you've been leading, parenting, or building on your own for too long, let's look at where connection fits back into your life. The Five Domains Business Reset is 90 minutes, just you and me, finding where your energy is leaking and building a plan that fits your life. Book your Reset: https://calendly.com/thrivingbynaturecoaching/book-my-5-domains-reset Not ready for that yet? Start with a free Leadership Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/thrivingbynaturecoaching/30min Connect with me Email: bethany@thrivingbynature.com Website: https://www.thrivingbynature.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriving_by_nature_coaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-stone-speaking-leadership Thriving by Nature is part of the PodFather Network.

    What the Elderly Still Teach Us: A Reflection on Ageism and Connection
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Thriving by Nature is a podcast for people who are growing, leading, and carrying a lot, and want to do it without burnout. Hosted by Bethany Stone, a mindset and life skills coach with a Montessori-informed approach, this show explores emotional awareness, self-care as a skill, and sustainable personal growth through real life stories and practical insights. Website: https://www.thrivingbynature.com Drop-In Group Coaching: https://www.thrivingbynature.com/special-offer

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  • Creator
    Bethany Stone
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Bethany Stone
  • Show Website
    Thriving by Nature

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