
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

May 6, 2020 • 21min
035: Planting Legacy
This is a strange season we're in, friends. Time seems elastic—even our hours seem to stretch and shrink as we problem solve, seek out peace, and tend to the people around us—but through it all, there's a question that keeps coming back to my thoughts (maybe you've been asking yourself this, too): what is my life for? What will my life illuminate for others long after I'm gone? This idea of legacy has rooted itself in my heart, and today, we're going to discuss building one—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.

Apr 30, 2020 • 15min
034: How To Get Unstuck in a Pandemic
This year—2020—was going to be your best year yet. Then... COVID-19 changed all our plans. You don't have the same routines or circumstances, but at least one change is welcome: the gift of new perspective. You know now more than ever what matters and what doesn't, and the question is, what are you going to do with it? 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.

Apr 22, 2020 • 19min
033: How To Plant A Victory Garden
You’re restless, I’m restless, you’re home, I’m home! Plus, no one wants to go to a grocery store right now. Add that all up, and what do you get? The second best time to start a garden! (The best time was five years ago – ha!) If you’re ready to get your hands dirty and grow something good, 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.

Apr 1, 2020 • 41min
032: How to Thrive in the Midst of Uncertainty
You're not sure what to focus on right now with all that's going on—you feel stuck, unsure of your next move. Life as you knew it has suddenly changed, and your goals need some major changing, too. You're worried about the future—and in some ways about how you will survive this. Long-term planning feels impossible right now, so how do you move forward? How do you thrive in the midst of all of this uncertainty? If you feel this way, too, today's episode of the Cultivate Your Life podcast if for you. 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.

Dec 31, 2019 • 3min
031: 2020 Pep Talk
Just the pep talk you need to start the new year! In this special (and short!) episode of the Cultivate Your Life Podcast, I'll remind you that there's nothing magical about January 1. We'll talk about what is magical—cultivating what matters in 2020. Visit CultivateYourLife.com and find more tips and encouragement from Lara at LaraCasey.com.

Dec 27, 2019 • 41min
030: How to Set Goals for 2020, Part 4
Hi, friend! I’m so glad you’ve landed here at the 9th annual Goal Setting Series! Welcome to the final episode in the ninth-annual Intentional Goal Setting Series! Each year, I am left in awe of the leaps of faith you take as we go through this goal-uncovering process together, and this year tops them all. In today's episode of the Cultivate Your Life podcast we'll dive into Part 4 of this 4-part series where you'll learn how to make it happen in 2020. Enter the Ultimate Goal-Setting Giveaway and read the series now at 2020GoalSetting.com. Find the full transcription, tips, and encouragement from Lara at LaraCasey.com.

Dec 18, 2019 • 30min
029: How to Set Goals for 2020, Part 3
Remember how you felt when you started this series? Many of you expressed feeling equal parts nervous and excited! But, you felt the fear and dove in anyway. You stepped outside of your comfort zone and that says a lot about you! Look where you are NOW. You are doing goal setting differently than you’ve done it before. You are NOT choosing goals out of thin air or because of comparison or fear or trying to keep up. You, my friend, are uncovering what matters. That changes everything! In today's episode of the Cultivate Your Life podcast we'll dive into Part 3 of this 4-part series where you'll learn how to write your goal ideas for 2020. Enter the Ultimate Goal-Setting Giveaway and read the series now at 2020GoalSetting.com. Find tips and encouragement from Lara at LaraCasey.com.

Dec 11, 2019 • 36min
028: How to Set Goals for 2020, Part 2
Welcome back to Part 2 of the 2020 Goal Setting Series! If you’re new, I’m especially glad you’re here. Hop over to listen to Part 1 before digging into this episode! As we talked about in Part 1, we’re doing this goal-setting thing differently. You’re not choosing goals out of thin air, or because of comparison. You’re not doing fleeting resolutions or quick fixes that don’t fix anything at all. You are uncovering what matters—and I am so excited for you today! In today's episode of the Cultivate Your Life podcast we'll dive into Part 2 of this 4-part series where you'll learn how to choose a word of the year. Enter the Ultimate Goal-Setting Giveaway and read the series now at 2020GoalSetting.com. Find the full transcription, plus tips and encouragement from Lara at LaraCasey.com.

Dec 3, 2019 • 49min
027: How To Set Goals For 2020, Part 1
The 2020 Goal Setting Series is HERE! Join goal setting coach, Lara Casey, for the ninth-annual Goal Setting Series to learn how to uncover goals that matter, make an action plan, and live it out—no perfection required! This is goal setting for people who hate goal setting! In today's episode of the Cultivate Your Life podcast we'll dive into Part 1 of this 4-part series where you'll learn how to do goals differently than the rest of the world. Enter the Ultimate Goal-Setting Giveaway and read the series now at 2020GoalSetting.com. Find the full transcription, more tips, and encouragement from Lara at LaraCasey.com.

Nov 13, 2019 • 31min
026: Dear January Selves
You're feeling it. The end of the year, with all of its bells and whistles, is coming at you like a freight train. Christmas music has been playing for months, and if you haven't already purchased ALL of your gifts, you feel behind. Do you want to take a break from the hustle and bustle? And refocus on what really matters? Me, too -- and today's episode of the Cultivate Your Life podcast has some really good news for you! Get the show notes and the full transcription at CultivateYourLife.com and find more tips and encouragement from Lara at LaraCasey.com.