This Life or Something Better

Priscilla Bengtson and Bethany Kowaleski
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Life can be challenging and oftentimes we get stuck when living it. Priscilla Bengtson and Bethany Kowaleski are here to help you accept the life you are living without resistance and then find your something better. There is always something better to reach for. You just have to know it exists and take a step towards it.

  1. 11H AGO

    When Life Doesn't Go Your Way

    When Life Doesn't Go Your Way What do you do when things don't go as planned, when the outcome you wanted isn't the one you get? In this episode, Priscilla explores the tension between what is and what we wish would be. You'll learn how resistance to reality drains your energy, how acceptance restores clarity, and why your circumstances don't have to decide your mood or your peace. Through practical insight and soulful reflection, you'll discover what you can control - your choices, your decisions, and your next steps - and how to move from frustration to freedom, one moment at a time. Thanks for listening. If you find this episode helpful, please share it with a friend or family member. Rating and reviewing the podcast helps us to reach a greater number of lives.  Stay in touch with us between episodes and join us in the This Life or Something Better Facebook Group. There, we'll share bonus episodes, run challenges and provide you with some additional inspiration as you reach for your Something Better. Work with Priscilla

    32 min

  2. OCT 22

    The Common Denominator is You

    In every situation of your life - the joyful, the painful, and the in-between - there's one thing in common: you. In this episode, Priscilla explores the deeper meaning of accountability and how every experience, relationship, and outcome mirrors something within us. Through a personal story of repeating relationship patterns, she reveals how recognizing your own role in the cycle becomes the key to transformation. You'll learn how to identify your Inner Oppressor, shift from blame to awareness, and reclaim the power to choose differently, because when you understand that the common denominator is you, your life begins to change from the inside out. Thanks for listening. If you find this episode helpful, please share it with a friend or family member. Rating and reviewing the podcast helps us to reach a greater number of lives.  Stay in touch with us between episodes and join us in the This Life or Something Better Facebook Group. There, we'll share bonus episodes, run challenges and provide you with some additional inspiration as you reach for your Something Better. Work with Priscilla

    22 min

  3. OCT 8

    What Matters Most

    In this episode of This Life or Something Better, Priscilla invites you to pause and reflect on one powerful question: What truly matters most in your life? Through a heartfelt and deeply personal story about a loved one's journey with cognitive decline, Priscilla shares how easy it is to get caught up in the noise of "shoulds," "have-tos," and constant distraction, until life reminds us how precious each moment really is. This conversation is a gentle yet urgent reminder that time is not guaranteed, and meaning isn't found in how much we do, but in how aligned we are with what matters most. If you've been running on autopilot, this episode will help you come home to yourself, your values, and the life you're meant to live because this moment matters, and so do you. Thanks for listening. If you find this episode helpful, please share it with a friend or family member. Rating and reviewing the podcast helps us to reach a greater number of lives.  Stay in touch with us between episodes and join us in the This Life or Something Better Facebook Group.  There, we'll share bonus episodes, run challenges and provide you with some additional inspiration as you reach for your Something Better. Work with Priscilla

    21 min

  4. SEP 24

    When your Emotions run the Show

    In this episode of This Life or Something Better, Priscilla explores how our emotions shape the stories we live, and how to stop letting them run the show. From childhood monsters under the bed to adult fears about rejection, security, and identity, emotions are often misunderstood as enemies when they're really messengers. You'll learn how the cycle of event, meaning, belief, identity plays out in everyday life, why resisting emotions keeps you stuck, and how to "hug your monsters" instead of hiding from them. With practical steps like naming your emotions, reframing the meaning, and taking small, gentle actions forward, this episode gives you tools to detach from fear and reclaim your freedom. Reflection questions at the end will help you uncover your own hidden monsters and begin rewriting the story you tell yourself,  one choice, one meaning, one belief at a time. Thanks for listening. If you find this episode helpful, please share it with a friend or family member. Rating and reviewing the podcast helps us to reach a greater number of lives.  Stay in touch with us between episodes and join us in the This Life or Something Better Facebook Group. There, we'll share bonus episodes, run challenges and provide you with some additional inspiration as you reach for your Something Better. Work with Priscilla

    28 min

  5. SEP 10

    Unlocking Flow:Unlocking Flow: The Secret to Transforming Risk into Growth The Secret to Transforming Risk into Growth

    We all know what it feels like to face risk - the racing thoughts, the "what ifs," the temptation to stay safe. And we all know the thrill of reward when things finally work out. But what if the real reward isn't at the end of the journey, it's who you become in the process? In this episode of This Life or Something Better, Priscilla explores the neuroscience of risk and reward, including Steven Kotler's research on flow, the state where fear quiets, clarity sharpens, and transformation takes place. You'll hear Priscilla's own story of taking a big financial leap, plus everyday examples of career change, relationships, and personal growth that show how flow is available to all of us. By the end, you'll discover why risk is the bridge, flow is the process, and reward is your something better. Thanks for listening. If you find this episode helpful, please share it with a friend or family member. Rating and reviewing the podcast helps us to reach a greater number of lives.  Stay in touch with us between episodes and join us in the This Life or Something Better Facebook Group. There, we'll share bonus episodes, run challenges and provide you with some additional inspiration as you reach for your Something Better. Work with Priscilla

    31 min

  6. AUG 27

    The Most Important Relationship You Will Ever Have

    What is the most important relationship you'll ever have? In this episode of This Life or Something Better, Priscilla Bengtson reveals the answer: the relationship you have with yourself. Through stories, insights, and gentle guidance, Priscilla explores how past experiences and old beliefs quietly become our identity, shaping the way we see and treat ourselves. She invites listeners to notice where they may be living from desperation instead of inspiration, criticism instead of compassion, or busyness instead of meaning. This conversation is an invitation to rewrite the script you've been living by and begin honoring yourself with love and respect. Because everywhere you go, there you are—and the way you relate to yourself defines how you experience every other connection in your life. Listen in, reflect on the questions shared, and discover how choosing compassion, inspiration, and respect can transform the relationship that matters most: the one with yourself. Thanks for listening. If you find this episode helpful, please share it with a friend or family member. Rating and reviewing the podcast helps us to reach a greater number of lives.  Stay in touch with us between episodes and join us in the This Life or Something Better Facebook Group. There, we'll share bonus episodes, run challenges and provide you with some additional inspiration as you reach for your Something Better. Work with Priscilla

    27 min

  7. AUG 13

    The 4 Steps to Reclaiming your Personal Power

    Have you ever felt like the world is not cooperating with you? Maybe, you have been too busy attending to everyone else's need instead of your own. The people pleaser in you is leaking all your energy out into the world and you are exhausted. This is a sign that you are leaking your Personal Power. In this episode, Priscilla talks about Personal Power and how to maintain it. She talks about Personal Power from a mindset perspective and uses her experience as a Medical Intuitive to explain the energetic aspects of it. When we live without boundaries, the world takes our power. Not only will you learn about Personal Power, but you will learn how to use Priscilla's proprietary 4A process to identify leaks, address the aspects of your life that are impacted and gently bring your Personal Power to full energy so you can live your something better. And, of course there are reflection questions at the end to help you along the way to become the best version of you. Thanks for listening. If you find this episode helpful, please share it with a friend or family member. Rating and reviewing the podcast helps us to reach a greater number of lives.  Stay in touch with us between episodes and join us in the This Life or Something Better Facebook Group. There, we'll share bonus episodes, run challenges and provide you with some additional inspiration as you reach for your Something Better. Work with Priscilla

    31 min

  8. JUL 23

    Why Attachment Keeps you Stuck and How to Let Go

    We all get attached whether to people, outcomes, money, routines, or identities. But what happens when those attachments start to define our worth, our safety, or our success? In this episode of This Life or Something Better, Priscilla explores the hidden ways attachment can keep us stuck emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. From the fear of losing a loved one, to the pressure of maintaining a lifestyle, to the belief that a job or relationship determines our value, this conversation challenges you to reframe what you're holding on to and why. You'll learn: How attachment forms and why we personalize it Why detachment doesn't mean disconnecting or giving up Three practical ways to begin letting go without losing what matters most Whether you're facing uncertainty, navigating change, or just feeling weighed down by the pressure to hold it all together, this episode will help you breathe deeper, release resistance, and return to peace. Grab your journal for the reflection questions at the end. Thanks for listening. If you find this episode helpful, please share it with a friend or family member. Rating and reviewing the podcast helps us to reach a greater number of lives.  Stay in touch with us between episodes and join us in the This Life or Something Better Facebook Group. There, we'll share bonus episodes, run challenges and provide you with some additional inspiration as you reach for your Something Better. Work with Priscilla

    30 min
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Life can be challenging and oftentimes we get stuck when living it. Priscilla Bengtson and Bethany Kowaleski are here to help you accept the life you are living without resistance and then find your something better. There is always something better to reach for. You just have to know it exists and take a step towards it.

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  • Creator
    Priscilla Bengtson and Bethany Kowaleski
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    This Life or Something Better