Coffee in the Corral

AJ
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  • Self-Improvement
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Real Life Lessons - Real Hard Shit - Really Cool People A window into my journey of learning to be authentic and live my life wholeheartedly and unapologetically. I do not have all the answers but I do know that it's important for us to know that we are not alone. Life is unpredictable and messy, but it is also a beautiful opportunity for us to "seize the day" and stop believing all the lies that we have been told. I hope that through my story, and the stories of the super cool guests that come onto my show, people will be empowered to build the life that they want. It's raw and it's real.

  1. 10h ago

    3 Things that can Completely Change Your Life - #197

    In a world that is brimming over with extensive research, excellent advice, and endless knowledge at our fingertips, it can feel overwhelming learning to incorporate and “do” all the things. Today, I will boil it down to three simple steps you can take that have the potential to truly change how you feel, how you think, and how you respond. I also talk about: Playing the “What if” game from a different perspective The quantum law, “What you focus on expands” How to change the way you feel The meaning of being mindful The three steps to taking your power Here is the song, “Not My Circus”, that I am loving right now: https://open.spotify.com/track/0ptOINiyIh0GarbBcPX3cC?si=f6a6137fe1434655

    25 min

  2. Jun 24

    Instant Stress Hack - a conversation with my girls! #196

    Instant Stress Hack - a conversation with my girls! #196 This week is a special episode brought to you from the front seat of our truck! My two daughters, Tanaya and Avriella, join me today in a thought-provoking conversation about some cool things I am learning from Dr. Ellen Langer. I just love talking with my girls. Not only is it an absolute blast, but I also always appreciate their perspectives and thoughts on different subjects. I’m pretty sure you will, too. ;) We discuss: Dr. Ellen Langer views stress and how we can live and work without stress The difficulty of being your authentic self in school or at work The podcast, The Florence Given Show, and why Tanaya likes it How to make an embarrassing moment less embarrassing Music and what it does for us Please check out the plant guru Katy Henson at her website, Wildscapesmo.com And last but not least, we reference one of our favorite comedy YouTube channels, “Studio C” and “JK Studios”. Check them out on YouTube! They have some ridiculously fun stuff to watch!

    41 min

  3. Jun 17

    Exciting News For My Film! #195

    Overflowing with gratitude today as I share my recent accomplishment for my film, From Cult to Queer!! Over a year ago, I hobbled into the office of my friend and film director, Taylor Brown, with crutches to begin telling my story. In the midst of recovering from a motorcycle wreck, I took the leap to start making a film about my life. I was terrified, shaky, and fearful that it would all be too traumatic and a huge waste of my time. I worried no one would find value in my message.  But amidst all the voices screaming at me to stay silent, to stay stuck in what I was familiar with, to not step outside of my comfort zone, I did it anyway. Why? Because I was tired of the negative messaging that kept me feeling insecure, small, and unworthy. And ready or not, I was going to tell my f*****g story and believe that somewhere, somehow, it would help somebody and make some sort of a difference in the world.  Listen today as I unveil the exciting news about my film, which recently received an award from the LGBTQ Unbordered International Film Festival! This is only the beginning, baby. We are just getting started. The me I am today is already so different from the me that started this journey last year. No more playing small. If others can be wildly successful and travel the globe to share their message, then why not me?  Why not you? Are you ready to dream big? The Universe wants to give you what you want. Are you ready to stop making excuses and get started? Let’s f*****g GO!!!! Here are the two podcasts that my teenage daughters got me onto. If you need some daily inspiration, these chicks have it going!! Inspired Delusions The Florence Given Show

    43 min

  4. Jun 10

    Giving Sixty-Seven Percent - The Episode For Overachievers :) #194

    Are you an all-or-nothing person like me?  If so, this episode is for you. It’s for me. It’s for all of us who grew up being told that our worth comes from what we can accomplish.  I have lived my whole life giving one hundred and ten percent. Sometimes, it was great, but more often than not, it was detrimental to my health in a myriad of ways.  Who knew that a workout program designed specifically for women in perimenopause was going to be the thing that taught me a new way to approach life? Thanks to Betty Rocker and her quote, “All or Something”, I am learning to listen to my body.  You can too. In fact, you deserve it. You deserve the care and attention and permission to give what you have for that day and reserve the rest for yourself. It’s time for us to stop giving all of ourselves away. It’s time for us to rewrite the story.  Life isn’t about doing. It’s about living. #LFG

    29 min

  5. Jun 3

    Out and Proud to be Me #193

    Happy Pride Month, my lovely community!! I am so f*****g grateful to be sharing today about my own queer journey and the things I am learning in this beautiful season! I talk about: What I believe that Pride is all about My current struggle of feeling judgmental towards the other side now How I want to treat all of humanity The need for diversity in ALL humans My journey to discovering my queerness How Jenna forever changed my life The history of the first Pride flag design (f*****g cool!) And last but not least, a very eye-opening documentary that everyone should watch about the first Pride parade on June 28th, 1970, in New York, commemorating the first anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. See the link below!! This link takes you to the article about some Pride history. Scroll down to find the documentary to watch. It’s only twelve minutes long and worth every second of your time! Enjoy! https://www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/about/

    36 min

  6. May 27

    How Do We Rejuvenate? #192

    Today I am joined by my lovely partner, Jenna, as we discuss our recent trip and how it reminded us that we need to keep finding ways to rejuvenate our lives. At the start of this episode, Zelle seemed strongly determined to sabotage our session, and despite our many efforts, she stuck around to keep us on our toes. ;) Gotta love those animals! It's so easy to go through life, get stuck moving from thing to thing to thing, and forget that we deserve moments of rejuvenation. Women, especially, are taught from a young age to be martyrs. It can be a hard belief/habit to break. I get it. Join Jenna and me today as we discuss the challenges we face in this area and the ways we are learning to care for ourselves! Here is the delightful, humorous episode on the "We Can Do Hard Things" podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2G12NH8rsmVkPcstewF1KS?si=DPeer55pSrOvv5W2A79M0w

    51 min

  7. May 20

    My Body Knew - a painful lesson #191

    Have you ever had a bad feeling about something but excused it away for one reason or another and then ended up very much regretting it? Yeah. Me too. Today I share my recent, unfortunate visit to a new dentist. What I thought was going to be a checkup and possible cavity filling turned into a horrible experience that I am still currently suffering from. My body knew. From the beginning. But I reasoned it away. I ignored the feelings. I dismissed the urgent voice begging me not to go back. Our culture teaches us from a young age to ignore our bodies - especially if you are raised in religion. Join me today as I unpack the story and what I am learning from this experience.

    30 min

  8. May 13

    ISS - Impossible Stupid Solutions and Fossil Enlightenment #190

    This episode isn’t what I planned it to be. But that’s the way life is sometimes, I reckon. What was supposed to be a fun, substitute job at a new building ended up being me taking over ISS (in-school suspension) for the day.  Before this week, I had never done ISS, and yes, that was on purpose. I never want to be known to my students as an authority figure who enforces shame and strict laws on them. However, I went where I was needed and saw firsthand how absolutely bizarre, and quite honestly inhumane, ISS really is. So, I talk about this today. And share how I tried to still find ways to show value to each of the guys in my class.  And last but not least, I share why I love fossils so much and how a simple, dusty rock in my pasture helped me find compassion and love for myself. Rocks really do rock.

    30 min
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Real Life Lessons - Real Hard Shit - Really Cool People A window into my journey of learning to be authentic and live my life wholeheartedly and unapologetically. I do not have all the answers but I do know that it's important for us to know that we are not alone. Life is unpredictable and messy, but it is also a beautiful opportunity for us to "seize the day" and stop believing all the lies that we have been told. I hope that through my story, and the stories of the super cool guests that come onto my show, people will be empowered to build the life that they want. It's raw and it's real.

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  • Creator
    AJ
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    206
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © AJ
  • Show Website
    Coffee in the Corral

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