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Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by looking at the future, or how to overcome a huge hurdle, or even how you’re going to make an inch of PROGRESS when you’ve got miles ahead of you? Today, we’re talking about the life-altering concept of “one day at a time” and why it’s absolutely vital in both addiction recovery and in spiritual progression.  One day at a time is a true principle of the gospel of Jesus Christ and in all aspects of life. When you choose to make good choices and choose to live one day at a time, focusing on one small thing at a time and giving it your full attention, it’s amazing how you’re able to ACHIEVE more – not to mention the happiness it brings when you learn to TRUST God in handling the rest. If you’re looking to make changes in the NEW YEAR, this episode will walk you through some practical tips on sticking with it one day at a time. In this episode, you will hear: What one day at a time means What life looked like for Neil before living one day at a time feeling he never measured up to anything and projecting what he felt in the moment Snippets of transformation when Neil started living one day at a time Fear is a common element for people struggling with addiction. It's what anchors people in destructive behaviors. Addiction is the symptom of an underlying problem, not the solution. FEAR is False Evidence Appearing Real Neil’s daily practices living in recovery and living one day at a time How the one day at a time concept can be applied to other things in life Prioritizing things is important and spiritual connection is key. How the principle helped Neil when a major life event happened and he was powerless What it was like for me experiencing postpartum depression and how this principle has helped me through it Thoughtful planning and preparation are key to a rewarding future. But we do not live in the future. We live in the present. It is one day at a time that we achieve our goals. Letting go of fear, control, and expectations and surrendering everything to God  Supporting Resources:“Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” D. Todd Christofferson https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/d-todd-christofferson/give-us-this-day-our-daily-bread/Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's FINALLY a new year! Some of us are diving in head-first to set goals and make changes. Some dread the new year as a cliche time to set goals. And some are just breathing a gigantic sigh of relief that 2020 is over. Today, Neil and I talk about our personal experiences with goals and change, and how to make sure change is coming from a GOOD place – the kind that settles in and lasts and changes who you are – not just a few days or weeks of what you do. We discuss why it's vital to our happiness to progress in life and how to find the best source of inspiration for progression and growth.Finally, remember that God takes our littlest efforts and he makes them so much more. If we can just trust Him to be the architect – and us, as the builders who are ready to show up every day – He will make us the mansions that he wants us to be and that he wants to live in.  In this episode, you will hear: What divine discontent means, doing a regular inventory of life, and taking those small actions every day that lead to big changes The power of not trying to fix other people's problems and just focusing on yourself “We should welcome feelings of divine discontent that call us to a higher way while recognizing and avoiding Satan's counterfeit – paralyzing discouragement.” It's so easy to fall into the trap of not being good enough. The role of health and wellness in our healing and recovery The power of reading the Book of Mormon every day How we’ve experienced divine discontent in a positive way  Christ can change human nature: An example of what's possible when you just surrender and turn yourself over to the  The magic of setting your intentions on paper (but not obsessing about it) Not seeing people as interruptions but as the purpose of your life Seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all those things are added unto you. Align yourself with God's will and be willing to set aside what you think is best.  Supporting Resources:“Divine Discontent” Talk by Michelle D. Craig https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/divine-discontent?lang=eng“Born of God” Talk by Ezra Taft Benson “The Lord works from the inside out. The world works from the outside in…” https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1989/07/born-of-god?lang=eng A previous episode featuring JJ & Erika Peterson of Clean Simple Eats https://www.mintarrow.com/podcast/physical-and-mental-heath-with-jj-erika-peterson-the-story-of-clean-simple-eats-and-inspiration-behind-their-transformations/   Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boss Babe Jamie O’Banion launched BeautyBio in 2011 with one mission, Truth in Beauty. After working alongside her father in their family-owned cosmetic lab and learning to speak beauty as a second language, Jamie witnessed prestige brands using minimal concentrations of active ingredients to save on costs but still make clinical claims. Having created several best-selling formulas, Jamie and her father were ready to design a line that was not only efficacious but formula-honest and results-driven. Inspired to pull back the industry’s curtain, the duo launched the first-ever at-home patented microneedling tool in 2016. It was designed for consumers to get the results of in-office treatments without the hefty price tag for each treatment.Today, Jamie sits down with me to discuss STEM and her love for education from a young age. We talk about work ethics and balancing career and motherhood. She also shares her secret formula for success that she teaches her children as well as what she wants them to put first in order to succeed in life. In this episode, you will hear: What drew her to STEM even as a young girl We often emulate what we grew up around.  Reach for the moon and if you fall short, you might just land on a star. There's 0% opportunity for you to achieve a really ambitious goal if you don't try for it.  Empowering your children to do their own research  You can do anything you want in life if you work hard and stay close to the Lord. Things don't have to always make sense – you just have to give yourself permission to trust the process. Remembering there are seasons of life Taking a pause to make sure you have a shared vision with your spouse Balancing motherhood and doing what you feel called to do The importance of having a growth mindset Some great leadership insights Supporting Resources:https://beautybio.com/  Instagram: @jamieobanionhttps://www.instagram.com/jamieobanion/?hl=en  Beauty Bio account: @beautybio https://www.instagram.com/beautybio/?hl=en  “The Messy Middle” by Scott Belsky https://www.amazon.com/Messy-Middle-Finding-Through-Hardest/dp/0735218072  “Mindset” by Dr. Carol Dweck https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322  Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City Productions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you love the story of the star that the shepherds saw on the night that Jesus was born? We are talking a little about why we love that story so much, and also a story of people who saw that same star that you may not have heard before. It’s one of my very favorite Christmas stories. But did you know there’s a new star this year? Yes. A new Christmas star that will be visible tonight from anywhere in the world where skies are clear. I hope you enjoy these three short (but true!) stories and that you feel the Christmas spirit, the spirit of Christ, as you listen to them. In this episode, you will hear: The story of the shepherds who saw a star and got frightened but the angel appeared to them and told them to not be afraid The story of another group of people in the American Continent who saw the star Samuel the Lamanite prophesied about the star but the people threatened to kill the believers if the star didn’t appear.  Nephi prayed for an answer and God revealed to him the coming of Christ – the sun didn’t set and there was light all night. The same star had the same effect on two different groups of people. The movie, The Case for Christ, a movie based on a story about an atheist and journalist who wanted to prove that Christ never existed and then became a believer How much more faith would you have had to have in the time before Jesus was even born?  A spectacularly rare Christmas star that’s happening today, December 21 Signs preceding the 2nd coming of Christ mentioned in the early verses of Luke 21 that seems to be happening now in 2020  Our brightest days are yet ahead, and the Lord will perform some of his greatest miracles.  Supporting Resources:Christmas Star Article http://www.thefamilyproclamation.org/how-a-new-christmas-star-coming-on-dec-21-relates-to-the-family-proclamation/ Story of people seeing the star at Christ’s birth in the Americas https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/1?lang=eng Movie: “The Case for Christ”https://amzn.to/380kWzR Signs Preceding the 2nd Coming of Christ Luke 21:7-13 Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2016, the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints launched a campaign called Light The World, to encourage people to give service and charity to one another during the Christmas season. Like so many others, I jumped all-in and had some life-changing experiences that would also change my Christmases forever. But I remember one person standing out to me that year, among so many who chose to share their service on social media.Ethan Cisneros, the owner of the drink and treat shop in downtown Salt Lake City called Thirst, was sharing what his business as a brick and mortar store was doing to light the world for 25 days in 25 ways. I have continued to follow Ethan for the past several years (and consume his amazing drinks anytime we’re in Salt Lake!) and have been so inspired by his good-doing and desire to inspire others to do the same. Today, Ethan shares with me the meaning behind all this service and the person who urged him to be part of light the world, what it’s done for his business, and what he would encourage other business owners to do who want to do this same thing too.In this episode, you will hear: Starting his first business endeavor in high school How they rolled out the Light The World campaign as a brick and mortar How the campaign impacted Ethan personally as well as the homeless community in downtown Salt Lake The idea of just doing service regardless of your religion The importance of pumping positivity into the system (specifically, as a brand on social media) Action = opportunity Documenting the process and the journey of trying to do good without putting out perfectly edited photos or videos so it all comes out quick, raw, and authentic Doing the right thing and having the right intent leads to what you want in the end  Supporting Resources:Thirst Drinks38 East 1300 South Salt Lake City Ut, 84115 Website: https://www.thirstdrinks.com/ Instagram:@thirstdrinks https://www.instagram.com/thirstdrinks/?hl=en @ethanfromthirst https://www.instagram.com/ethanfromthirst/?hl=en   Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you had a circumstance (or many) in your life where you feel like maybe God wasn’t listening to your prayers, or that He didn’t give you the miracle you so needed? Maybe it was something big or something small, and maybe it was what we’d call a righteous desire, which is something that could only be a good thing if it were granted. Today, Neil and I discuss why we believe sometimes God doesn’t give us what we ask for, and what to do about it. We share from our own experience and what has been comforting and helpful in these times of trial.Whatever you are facing right now, whatever crosses you have to bear, whatever burden you're carrying, KNOW that our heavenly Father loves you. There is a plan for all of this and whatever we're going through is to help us become the people God needs us to be. In this episode, you will hear: God is a God of miracles. And if he performed miracles back in biblical times, is God still a God of miracles today? The definition of a miracle Having the faith to accept God’s will Do we trust God enough to continue moving forward in faith despite the unfavorable circumstances? There are reasons we don’t understand, but God does. It stretches our faith to accept that. Seeking understanding as best we can in the Gospel principles The basic gospel law is free agency and eternal development. To force us to be careful or righteous would be to nullify that fundamental law and make growth impossible. Trusting God’s eternal plan and we may not see it the way he sees it Surrendering to God’s will and the problems coming when we don’t Being grateful so we can start to see those blessings and having the eyes to see the miracles happening  Supporting Resources:“Has the Day of Miracles Ceased?” Donald L. Hallstrom https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/has-the-day-of-miracles-ceased?lang=eng “Accepting the Lord’s Will and Timing” Elder David A. Bednar https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2016/08/accepting-the-lords-will-and-timing?lang=eng “Tragedy or Destiny” From the Teaching of Spencer W. Kimball https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/teachings-spencer-w-kimball/chapter-2?lang=eng Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lizzy Jensen is a mother of five, an attorney, entrepreneur, and the founder of a non-profit called The Small Seed, which is designed to bring women of faith together. In today's podcast, my dear friend Lizzy shares what inspired her to start The Small Seed from a hospital bed while carrying high-risk twins, and why she feels so passionately about having a place for women to share about and strengthen each other's faith. Lizzy talks to me about why she believes it's SO important to have diversity in the religious backgrounds of those she brings onto her team at The Small Seed. We also talk about why religious freedom must be battled for right now in our schools and places of worship and even in the workplace. She brings the fire today talking about why modern discipleship is something we have to embrace together rather than having differences tear us apart in our growingly divisive world. Finally, she shares some of the very doable takeaways you can start doing today to grow closer to God and share that joy with others. In this episode, you will hear: What drew her to start a nonprofit and bring Christian women together Serving as a missionary for 18 months in Croatia Being assigned a religious asylum case in law school, she got to read through hundreds of cases of religious refugees and PERSECUTION happening in our world RIGHT NOW How Clayton Christensen’s book changed her life Dealing with a high-risk pregnancy How she started her blog and some interesting things they’re doing right now to make faith not just a church or religion thing but to touch a broader base of families The number one and growing religious affiliation The risks of losing our religious freedom Don't underestimate what one person can do in a community. Ways to stay firm with your message You just have to be that ONE light, not the whole city. Why you need to get to know your neighbors Lizzy’s passion to bring people to Christ and empower this generation to become modern disciples “Remember that discipleship is not about doing things perfectly. It's about doing things intentionally.” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf  Supporting Resources:The Small Seed Website https://www.thesmallseed.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesmallseed/Book: “The Power of Everyday Missionaries” by Clayton Christensen https://amzn.to/39d3hHqTV Series: “The Chosen” https://studios.vidangel.com/the-chosenDieter F. Uchtdorf Talk “Your Great Adventure” https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/43uchtdorf?lang=engDid you know we hunt down THE BEST deals every day M-F? Text DEALS to 949-506-2558 and we'll send you the best deals that are live TODAY!Looking for the perfect gifts for people you love this Christmas? Text GIFTS to 949-506-2558 and we'll send you our master list of GIFT GUIDES so you can find the perfect gift for anyone from a toddler to a tween, a man or a woman, or even ideas on what YOU might want this year! Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From a former bully and someone who’s been bullied, Neil and I both share our experiences with bullying in today’s podcast. We talk about why Neil was a bully as a kid, and what he’s done to try to make it right. We also share tips from professionals on how to help your child to NOT be a bully, and what to do if they are being bullied. Finally, I share a personal story of when I was bullied in middle school, how that has affected me, and what I’ve tried to do to make that a learning experience.As you’re listening to this episode, hopefully, you can think back on those times you were treated unkindly and maybe times you’ve treated others unkindly. Let this serve as a gentle knock on your door to remind you to do better where you can, to teach by example, and to make amends, whether directly or indirectly, so true healing can happen. In this episode, you will hear: How the 12 steps apply to bullying Step 4 - doing an inventory of the wrongs you've committed against others and the exact nature of your wrongs How most of your core beliefs - why you believe what you believe about yourself and the world around you - are shaped by your childhood experiences Faulty core beliefs cause problems later in life including depression, addiction, or malady. What do you do about knowing that you may have caused some trauma to someone? How do you make that right? Step 9 - prepare yourself to make direct amends with someone, and if for some reason that's not possible, make indirect amends The powerful healing experience of making amends Why bullies bully - the link between “coolness” and aggression Ways to prevent bullying behavior in your kids (and it starts at home through teaching by example) How these issues stem from seeking validation Humility is one of the hardest things. Bullies have a lot going on at home (ex. anger, grief, etc.) What to do if your child is being bullied Learning from the bullying experience instead of choosing a victim mentality  Supporting Resources:“The Worth of Souls and the Problem of Bullying” by Jonathan Cox https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2015/10/the-worth-of-souls-and-the-problem-of-bullying?lang=eng “Knowing Why Bullies Bully is Key to Stopping the Trend” by Michael Friedman PhD https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brick-brick/201405/knowing-why-bullies-bully-is-key-stopping-the-trend Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jane Clayson Johnson is an award-winning journalist widely known for her work at CBS News, ABC News, and on the nationally syndicated NPR program, On Point. For more than two decades, she traveled the world, covering domestic and international stories and interviewing the biggest newsmakers of the day. At CBS News, Jane was co-anchor of The Early Show, a regular correspondent for 48 Hours, and an investigative reporter for “Eye on America” segments for the CBS Evening News. In 2018, Jane published her book Silent Souls Weeping, sharing an open and frank exploration of her own experience with clinical depression. She goes on to share stories gathered from interviews with more than 150 men, women, and teens who have suffered from depression. Today, Jane and I have a very candid, open conversation about both of our experiences with depression, what she's learned from interviewing others, and her advice to those suffering from this same trial in life, or to those with loved ones who suffer from mental illness.If you are struggling with mental health issues yourself. You're not alone. There are other people out there who have walked your path, and who have walked it successfully. It's not without pain, and it's not without heartache. But there is HOPE and there is HELP. In this episode, you will hear: Jane's unforgettable assignments as a journalist Falling into clinical depression What drove Jane to write a book - to break the stigma of mental illness Why are we so ashamed to talk about depression? Everybody has a story. Someone is suffering in your world, the more compassion you have, the more you understand there are ways to help. Why we need to be mental health-friendly The two themes that always came up in her interviews: stigma and what depression does to the spiritual self They say, pray harder that depression and mental illness will go away. Would you sit in a corner and pray your heart disease will go away?  Depression is a disease, it's not a spiritual deficit.  Brain health as a critically important component of real, full, and complete health Stigma and how perfectionism affects that You can’t fix this with work and discipline, you need treatment. How to find a good therapist Dealing with a child who is suffering from depression and anxiety Our unique responsibility and opportunity to reach out and help others  Supporting Resources:Silent Souls Weeping: Depression-Sharing Stories, Finding Hope by Jane Clayson Johnsonhttps://amzn.to/3mPMCNWJane’s website: https://www.janeclaysonjohnson.com/ Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thanksgiving is NEXT THURSDAY!!! Are you ready? Are you hosting? Are you wondering how the heck to cook everything and have it ready AND HOT at the same time? Wondering how to cook a turkey without drying it out? What to do to prepare, or what to make ahead, or what you can buy this week, or how much turkey you should actually make to have leftovers, or if you can defrost a turkey in the microwave the day of? If you've answered yes to ANY of these questions, then today's podcast is just for you. I'm getting ready to host my very first Thanksgiving dinner like a real grown-up and since my mom, Si Foster of A Bountiful Kitchen, is away living in Spain serving a full-time mission, I knew I needed to call her up and have a candid convo asking all my questions about what I needed to do to be prepared. So I figured, why not have this conversation on the podcast and share all her many, MANY years of wisdom on how to put on a Thanksgiving feast (and have it hot all at the same time!) with all of you! In this episode, you will hear: What to prepare weeks before Thanksgiving How to avoid Thanksgiving dinner mistakes The magic of cooking a turkey in a bag! Cooking tips and timeline Turkey shopping tips: organic turkey, turkey sizes, turkey leftovers How and when to thaw a frozen turkey (TIP: not on the day of – please!) Making your gravy and sauces – the easier and yummier way! Stuffing basics: How and when to prepare them The best way to cook mashed potatoes Can’t cook? – What are the things you can just buy instead? Why you need to make your own stuffing! Recommended roll and pie recipes (and some amazing prepping tips) Should you cut the pie right out of the oven? How to make sure ALL the food is HOT at the same time Get your kids involved – things they can do! What to do when you only have ONE oven Remembering what Thanksgiving is really all about Supporting Resources:Si’s Blog: https://abountifulkitchen.com/Instagram: @abountifulkitchenhttps://www.instagram.com/abountifulkitchen/?hl=enSi’s “How to Host Thanksgiving Dinner” post https://abountifulkitchen.com/how-to-host-thanksgiving-dinner-101/Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.