

Cultivate What Matters
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!
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!
Episodes
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Apr 24, 2019 • 12min
015: You've Planted Seeds But Haven't Seen Anything Above Ground
Need some fresh air? Let's go into the garden together! In this special mini episode, you'll step out into my garden here in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with Gracie! You'll learn a big lesson from the garden: how even when you can't see anything happening above the surface, your seeds ARE growing! Get ready for a delightful journey into the garden every other week—no green thumb required! Get more episodes, show notes, and the full transcription at CultivateYourLife.com.

Apr 10, 2019 • 27min
014: How to Start a Garden
So, you want to start a garden—but you're overwhelmed. There's so much information out there and so many resources. You just want to be told how to get started, in plain language. You want to know: 1) What to plant. 2) When to plant it. 3) How not to kill it. Well, my friend, let's talk. Because no matter how far from green your thumb is, YOU can become a gardener, too. Get the show notes and full transcription at CultivateYourLife.com and find more tips and encouragement from Lara at LaraCasey.com.

Apr 3, 2019 • 10min
013: You have to Pull Out Old Plants From Last Year Before You Can Plant New Ones
Need some fresh air? Let's go into the garden together! In this special mini episode, you'll step out into my garden here in Chapel Hill, North Carolina! You'll learn a big lesson from the garden: before you plant new things, make room. Get ready for a delightful journey into the garden every other week—no green thumb required! Get more episodes, show notes, and the full transcription at CultivateYourLife.com.

Mar 27, 2019 • 1h 20min
012: Why I Stopped Straightening My Hair
Feeling stuck? Somewhere along the line, someone told you something about who you are or who you're NOT and you believed that someone. What is it for you? "I'm not not perfect so why try. I'll always be stuck. I can't do it because I'm not an expert. I'm too flawed to do anything good. My gifts don't matter. I'm too much. Someone said I'm ___ so that must be true." I was right there with you, believing I was flawed and I had to fix myself. In this NEW episode of the podcast (with special guests Maghon Taylor and Ashlea Adams), you'll learn why I stopped straightening my hair and I'll guide you through six powerful steps to break free from your identity box! Ready to be the woman you were created to be? Let's go! (I can't wait to hear your lightbulb moments!) Get the show notes and the full transcription at CultivateYourLife.com and find more tips and encouragement from Lara at LaraCasey.com.

Mar 20, 2019 • 16min
011: Moving From Planning to Planting
Need some fresh air? Let's go into the garden together! In this special mini episode, you'll step out into my garden here in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and find out what seeds we're planting this year! You'll learn a big lesson from the garden: how to go from planning to planting in your life. Get ready for a delightful journey into the garden every other week—no green thumb required! More episodes and show notes at CultivateYourLife.com

Mar 13, 2019 • 1h 21min
010: How to Plan Your Year
Ever feel unprepared for life? Do you feel like all of your days are the same—an endless slog of to dos? You want a life of meaning and purpose. You want to BREAK FREE of the sameness--but is this even possible? How?? Get all the answers in today's episode, where I'll guide you through 3 steps that will help you use your days intentionally. And wait till you hear Sally Clarkson's advice--it’s so good! LISTEN NOW and get the show notes on www.CultivateYourLife.com.

Mar 6, 2019 • 15min
009: Garden Planning and Dreaming
Need some fresh air? Let's go into the garden together! In this special mini episode, you'll step out into my garden here in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and learn why the garden needs to rest. A very special guest—my mom—joins us, too! Get ready for a delightful journey into the garden every other week—no green thumb required! More episodes and show notes at CultivateYourLife.com

Feb 20, 2019 • 1h 30min
008: How to Number Your Days
SPECIAL EPISODE! Feel like life is passing you by? You blink and another year, day, hour has passed—where is the time going!? Two little words keep slipping out of your mouth: time flies! In this SPECIAL EPISODE of the Cultivate Your Life Podcast with Lara Casey, you'll learn the 6 secrets of slowing down time and spending it like this is the only life you've got. Get ready for a conversation that will change your life! LISTEN NOW and get the show notes on www.CultivateYourLife.com.

Feb 15, 2019 • 10min
007: Why the Garden Needs to Rest
Need some fresh air? Let's go into the garden together! In this special mini episode, you'll step out into my garden here in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and learn why the garden needs to rest. A very special guest might convince you to rest, too! Get ready for a delightful journey into the garden every other week—no green thumb required!

Feb 6, 2019 • 37min
006: Is It Okay To Set Goals as a Christian?
Is it okay to set goals as a Christian? What does the Bible say about goals? How do you know if a goal is from God or from yourself? Whew! How's a girl supposed to figure these things out? We've got you! I sat down with my friends Jess Connolly and Chrystal Evans Hurst—and an open Bible—to get answers for you. (And they might surprise you!). Ready to hear some truth? LISTEN NOW.