
Cultivate What Matters
Welcome to a whole new way of doing life!
If you are ready to get unstuck, say goodbye to wasted days, and feel your life adding up to something more—then you are in the right place! The Cultivate What Matters Podcast will help you uncover what truly matters in your life and give you the tools to start acting like it today. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, lacking motivation, or simply looking for a little joy and delight, you'll find exactly what you need right here. We are so excited to walk alongside you!
Latest episodes

Jan 9, 2023 • 21min
045: Is Anxiety Hindering Your Goal Setting?
In this episode, we’re talking about the dreaded anxiety! Yikes! Maybe you have it or have experienced it or maybe you know someone who suffers with anxiety—if anxiety or worries or even overanalyzing has ever stopped you from achieving what you want out of life, you’re going to love today’s episode!

Jan 2, 2023 • 33min
044: Kristin and Kelley Share Personal Goals
Ever heard us say “We’re with you every step of the way!”? Well, we mean it! In this week’s episode, Kristin and Kelley share their top 3 personal goals for 2023 and discuss the practical ways they’re breaking them down. If you like helpful tips for reaching your goals little by little (plus a surprise community reading challenge!), this one's for you. Come join us!

Dec 26, 2022 • 22min
043: Trash Your Resolutions: How To Make Changes that Last
We’re just going to say it: trash your resolutions this year! In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the harsh reality of New Year’s Resolutions (most of them are never completed!) and giving you tips to stick with your goals once and for all. You’ll learn how to think through the underlying issues that stop you from reaching your goals and hear real (and honest!) examples from Kristin and Kelley’s personal goal-setting journeys. Come join us!

Dec 19, 2022 • 24min
042: What To Do When Holidays Feel Hard
Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for some, the holiday season can feel distressing. In this week’s episode, we’re tackling the big question: what’s the best thing to do when the holidays feel hard? You’ll learn how to treasure small moments, facilitate joy around you, participate in small acts of kindness—and, yes, even grieve well if you need to! Come join us! Free Holiday Wildcard Download: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/blogs/cwm/your-guide-to-a-cultivated-and-joyful-holiday

Dec 12, 2022 • 19min
041: How To Cultivate Your Most Intentional Holiday Season
We only have so many hours in a day, only so many Christmases in our lives—truly our days and our hours are numbered—so let’s spend more of our days and hours doing things that will last, and less time just spinning our wheels, especially around the holidays! Today we’re sharing how to be a facilitator of joy in your family, friend groups, and your communities. Cultivating joy blesses us and others! Products Mentioned: — Holiday Wildcard Download — 2023 One-Year PowerSheets Goal Planner 2023 90-Day PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner Connect with Us: — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters! — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!

Dec 5, 2022 • 27min
040: Prep Week: How to set Life-Changing Goals
In honor of PowerSheets Prep Week, a time we set aside every December to prepare for the upcoming year, we’re talking about how to set life-changing goals today. What does life-changing even mean? Who needs to change their life? Why does it matter? How do we do it? If you're hoping to make real, lasting changes in your life, this episode is for you!

Oct 12, 2022 • 26min
039: What the Heck are PowerSheets?
“What the heck are PowerSheets?!” is the number one question newcomers ask—and we’re excited to answer! Today we’re sharing why living intentionally is so important, how PowerSheets are different from every other goal planner, and why cultivating a legacy mindset will change your life. Listen in for a practical explanation of how to use PowerSheets—and some heartfelt encouragement that will inspire you to start cultivating what matters today. Time Stamps: 01:18 - Welcome from Team Cultivate01:30 - What to do if Goal Setting Feels Overwhelming 02:15 - An Overview of PowerSheets05:11 - Where PowerSheets Began08:31 - Breakdown of the Process09:00 - The Prep Work11:05 - The Monthly Tending List12:05 - The Reflection14:38 - Katie’s Story17:18 - How PowerSheets are Different from Other Goal Planners18:40 - Taking the First Step22:17 - We’re with you every step of the way! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Products Mentioned: 2023 One-Year PowerSheets Goal Planner 2023 90-Day PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner Related Resources: Blog: The Anatomy of PowerSheets Blog: One-Year or 90-Day PowerSheets: Which One is Right for You? Blog: Meet the 2023 PowerSheets Collection Connect with Us Subscribe to Cultivate What Matters: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters! Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group! Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

Oct 14, 2020 • 5min
038: I Got You A Trophy
Thank you. In a challenging and unexpected year, you kept this small business alive. We took that gift and ran with it—for you, every woman in this community, and beyond. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You've helped women find hope in a year when they really needed it, just by continuing to dream. (Oh, the stories you've sent us of new paths, generosity multiplied, and lives changed!) THANK YOU for cultivating what matters right where you are. In a hard year, you’ve made it through so much and you’ve been a part of something good. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And so, we got you a trophy. (We're keeping it safe in our office for you!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you for supporting our small business. Thank you for being a part of this work alongside us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And, against all odds, thank you for choosing hope—because every time you take a step forward on a goal that matters to you, it starts a ripple effect. It helps other women choose hope, too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With gratitude, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Lara and Team Cultivate 💛🏆 Shop the 2021 PowerSheets® Collection at CultivateWhatMatters.com. Find more tips and encouragement from Lara at LaraCasey.com.

Jun 24, 2020 • 26min
037: The Mid-Year Refresh
Friend, you've been through a crazy year so far. Hard things keep happening, and it feels like your supply of hope is running low. There's so much on your mind, so many new circumstances and new ways of understanding the world that you're trying to fit together into a complete picture. You're ready for a refresh—a breath of fresh air, some new hope, and a chance to look back and look forward—and to put the new perspective you've gained from this year to good use. Today I'm going to lead you through three simple step to refresh your life right now, right where you are. Let's talk! Get the show notes and the full transcription at CultivateYourLife.com and find more tips and encouragement from Lara at LaraCasey.com.

May 20, 2020 • 25min
036: How To Cultivate What Matters With Kids This Summer
Summer this year is going to look a little different than it usually does. Camp may be canceled, vacations postponed... but you still want to make it a season to remember! Does that mean more plans, more activities, more circus-directing from you, the mom? No, my friend, it does not. Today's episode is all about what it looks like to cultivate what matters with your kids this summer—let's talk! Get the show notes and the full transcription at CultivateYourLife.com and find more tips and encouragement from Lara at LaraCasey.com.