REALIFE Conversations for Christian Coaches

In episode 252 of the Doing What Matters podcast, host Teresa McCloy opens up about her recent struggles with feeling overwhelmed and living with her hair on fire. She discusses the pressures she has been facing in her personal and professional life, including the purchase of another company, team adjustments, and the birth of her grandchild. Despite feeling disheartened, Teresa shares her journey of rediscovering balance and finding hope in the form of a 90-day reset. Teresa walks the listeners through her process of resetting and regaining control of her life. She emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with one's core values and needs, and taking the time to reflect on what truly matters. By getting in touch with her being, Teresa is able to create a solid foundation for her actions and decision-making. She discusses the concept of a rule of life and shares her experience of deviating from it, leading to her current state of overwhelm. The second part of Teresa's reset process involves the doing aspect. After reconnecting with her being, she revisits her real life view document, in which she has captured her true self and her values. By reviewing this document, she gains clarity and is able to prioritize her actions based on what aligns with her vision and goals. Teresa encourages listeners to take this opportunity to pause, assess what is working and what isn't, and make intentional choices for moving forward. Throughout the episode, Teresa highlights the transformative power of a 90-day reset. She shares her own personal growth and the positive impact it has had on her life. By taking the time to reset, listeners can break free from the cycle of living with their hair on fire and find ways to live from a place of rest rather than rush. Teresa's vulnerability and hope provide inspiration and practical advice for those who may be feeling overwhelmed and seeking a way out. In the conclusion of the episode, Teresa expresses her renewed sense of purpose and determination as she embarks on the next chapter of her life. She encourages listeners to embrace their own 90-day reset and discover the clarity and peace that come from aligning their actions with their core values. Teresa's true confessions serve as a reminder that everyone faces challenges and setbacks, but with intentionality and a commitment to self-care, it is possible to overcome them and thrive.   [00:02:53] Many moving parts, some in my control. [00:04:37] Taking time for deep self-reflection and resetting life. [00:10:49] Focus on physical and spiritual self-care. [00:12:29] Creating self care routines, focusing on priorities. [00:16:49] Resetting home space, moving forward, connecting, planning. [00:20:02] "Permission to pause, reflect, and improve."   IMPORTANT LINKS:   https://www.therealifeprocess.com/   Coach Certification Link https://www.therealifeprocess.com/   Become a REALIFE Process® Certified Coach! FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource! Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment. Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success! CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do. My book, Do What Matters, is now available! My book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com. Join the Community! Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE. Check out our YouTube Channel! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on: Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy   About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and business. Teresa is the author of Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process®

In this episode of the Doing What Matters Podcast, hosted by Teresa McCloy, we delve into the profound concept of the rule of life and its integral role in behavioral change. Teresa begins by defining the rule of life as a commitment to living life guided by patterns of behaviors, routines, and rhythms, shaped through discernment in collaboration with one's values and divine design. This rule of life serves as a dynamic framework, assisting individuals in making life decisions and aligning their daily activities accordingly, emphasizing the shift from a human "doing" to a human "being." The journey toward behavioral change is a key theme explored in the episode. Teresa explains that the transformation process starts with recognizing the need for change and then progresses through stages: behavior, routine, rhythm, and spiritual rhythm. It is a thoughtful shift from managing behaviors to establishing new routines and, eventually, embracing these behaviors as practiced rhythms in daily life. Over time, these rhythms become a spiritual practice that fosters a deeper connection with God in the everyday moments of life. Teresa provides personal examples to illustrate these principles. She shares her journey of turning a seemingly selfish desire for a hot tub into a spiritual practice. The daily ritual of enjoying her hot tub became a sacred moment, allowing her to notice the extraordinary within the ordinary. Another example she offers is her practice of capturing everyday moments as extraordinary moments, which has now persisted for nearly 1,900 days. The podcast concludes with practical takeaways. Teresa encourages listeners to reflect on areas in their lives where behavioral change is needed and emphasizes the importance of a rule of life in guiding positive behaviors and rhythms. She reminds us that transformation is an ongoing process, and we must remain vigilant in nurturing our spiritual rhythms. Listeners are invited to join the podcast community and explore further, including information about the coach certification program. Teresa leaves us with a powerful message: "Every ordinary day has an extraordinary moment. You just have to look for them." The Doing What Matters Podcast continues to offer valuable insights and practical guidance for those seeking a life of purpose and rest over rush.   [00:02:12] Talking, enlightening, invitation to share journey, discovering rule of life. [00:06:10] What matters, what doesn't; finding balance. [00:09:09] Addictive behaviors, coping mechanisms, transformative journey. [00:10:42] Beautiful thread of personal growth and recovery. [00:14:46] Identifying behavior, feeling, changing routines, habit stacking. [00:19:29] Easily enjoying a hot tub at home. [00:23:21] Practice spiritual rhythm in daily routines. [00:24:51] Changing behaviors: slow down, lean in. [00:28:36] Join us at https://www.therealifeprocess.com/   IMPORTANT LINKS: https://www.therealifeprocess.com/ Coach Certification Link https://www.therealifeprocess.com/ Podcast References in this Episode https://www.therealifeprocess.com/blog/EP086 https://www.therealifeprocess.com/blog/EP087 https://www.therealifeprocess.com/blog/EP08   Become a REALIFE Process® Certified Coach! FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource! Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment. Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success! CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do. My book, Do What Matters, is now available! My book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com. Join the Community! Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE. Check out our YouTube Channel! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on: Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy   About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and business. Teresa is the author of Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process®

In this episode of the "Doing What Matters" podcast, host Teresa McCloy dives into the valuable insights offered by Michael Gerber's book, "The E-Myth Revisited." She reviews the book's significance in helping individuals (especially those in the coaching profession) understand the critical factors that contribute to the success or failure of businesses. There is a common misconception that expertise in a particular skill automatically equates to effective business management. Teresa introduces the three pivotal roles every business owner should embrace: the Entrepreneur, the Manager, and the Technician. "The E-Myth Revisited" highlights the importance of balancing these roles within a coaching business. The Entrepreneur, characterized by visionary thinking and future-oriented planning, sets the direction and possibilities for the business. The Manager, on the other hand, focuses on creating systems and processes, often resisting change to maintain stability. Finally, the Technician thrives in the present, engaging directly with clients. Teresa breaks down the ideal time allocation for each role, offering practical guidance for coaches looking to effectively manage their businesses. She also introduces the concept of the REALIFE Process's 90-day reset approach, emphasizing the need for visioning and planning to ensure long-term success. Furthermore, Teresa underscores the necessity for coaches to embrace all facets of their business, not solely focusing on client interaction. She invites listeners to explore the upcoming REALIFE Process coach certification program, highlighting the value of joining a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to personal and professional growth. The episode concludes with a reminder that building a coaching business takes dedication and effort but ultimately leads to fulfilling work that aligns with one's values and goals. Teresa provides a glimpse of the exciting developments on the horizon for the podcast and the REALIFE Process community in the upcoming fall season. OVERVIEW: Introduction [00:00:07] The E-Myth Revisited Overview [00:01:56] The Three Hats - Entrepreneur, Manager, Technician [00:02:49] Time Allocation for Coaching Business [00:11:24] Building a Coaching Business [00:19:22] Closing Remarks [00:24:17]   IMPORTANT LINKS: https://www.therealifeprocess.com/ https://www.therealifeprocess.com/getcertified  

This week, I’m answering a question I get asked often: What are my top tools for getting things done effectively and efficiently? I’m getting really practical in this episode, and sharing the tools I use and the purpose they serve in my business.   I’ll talk about: How to capture thoughts and to-dos in both written and digital formats, and how these can work together My task management software that helps me keep track of projects and action steps Why we use both Google Drive and Dropbox, and how we decide where to store things A community-building platform that connects our people and is a hub for our resources   When it comes to doing work that matters, sometimes we need to step back and establish systems and processes that help us get things done. I hope this episode gives you some tools to help you get organized so you can do your work well.   Mentioned In This Episode (affiliate links): Nozbe Task Management Software Circle Platform   Become a REALIFE Process® Certified Coach!  NEXT COHORT LAUNCHES OCTOBER 16 Ready to grow your impact and increase your revenue? Check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Coach™ in just six weeks! Through coaching and training, you’ll discover the power of the REALIFE Process® for yourself AND learn how to use it with your clients. CLICK HERE to learn more.   FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!   Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success! CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do. Read my book, Do What Matters! Want to learn more about the story behind the Process? Check out my book, Do What Matters, to help you banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com. Join the Community! Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.   Check out our YouTube Channel! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on: Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy   About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and business. Teresa is the author of Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process®.  

Before I wrote my book, many people told me what a catalyst it would be for my business. Now, a year later, I can confidently say that they were right. In this episode, I’m sharing how my book Do What Matters helped grow my business in multiple ways.   I’ll talk about: How the process of writing itself helped me get clarity on my message and content Why having a book helped me get more speaking opportunities How having a book has grown my confidence in my message and my impact   I believe that many of you also have a book in you that needs to come out. I also believe you will be amazed at how it will grow not only your business, but you personally as you become clear and confident in your message. I hope this episode where I look back at my own process of writing a book encourages you to consider if this is a next step for you!   If you want to connect with people who can come alongside you and help you get your book out into the world, contact me at teresa@therealifeprocess.com.   Become a REALIFE Process® Certified Coach!  NEXT COHORT LAUNCHES OCTOBER 16 Ready to grow your impact and increase your revenue? Check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Coach™ in just six weeks! Through coaching and training, you’ll discover the power of the REALIFE Process® for yourself AND learn how to use it with your clients. CLICK HERE to learn more.   FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!   Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success! CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do. Read my book, Do What Matters! Want to learn more about the story behind the Process? Check out my book, Do What Matters, to help you banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com. Join the Community! Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.   Check out our YouTube Channel! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on: Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy   About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and business. Teresa is the author of Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process®.  

How can having a 10-year, long-term goal help you make progress on what matters to you? In this episode, I’m joined by Certified Coach Kathy Brown as she shares how she helps clients develop long-term goals.   We talk about: How long-term goals help us see beyond the day-to-day busyness of life The difference between being complacent vs. content How questions can prompt your thinking as you plan for the future The role of curiosity in not getting stuck or stagnant in life   We also talk about specific questions Kathy uses with her clients to help them imagine the life they want to live in ten years, plus how this turns into action NOW. I loved hearing Kathy’s framework for doing what matters, and I know it will help you as well!   About Kathy Brown: Kathy Brown believes that strategically planning for your business should result in a life you love. Her optimistic and practical approach has made her a sought-after coach and strategist for businesses and non-profits seeking to create a clear vision of their future and the steps they need to take to get there.   Nowadays you’ll find Kathy working in her garden, training her Black Lab, or planning her next international trip–all while coaching, serving clients, writing her blog, and recording her popular educational videos.   CLICK HERE to get Kathy’s FREE download, “Crafting Your 10-Year Goal.” Learn more and sign up for Kathy’s email newsletter on her website, www.goalfirm.com, or on Facebook and LinkedIn. Become a REALIFE Process® Certified Coach!  NEXT COHORT LAUNCHES OCTOBER 16 Ready to grow your impact and increase your revenue? Check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Coach™ in just six weeks! Through coaching and training, you’ll discover the power of the REALIFE Process® for yourself AND learn how to use it with your clients. CLICK HERE to learn more.   Join us on September 21 for an in-person training event for oneLife Maps! If you’ve experienced the power of ‘Listen to My Life’ for yourself and are ready to guide others through the maps, this one-day training is for you! Join us in Effingham, IL, on Thursday, September 21 for this event with Sharon Swing, Co-Creator of Listen to My Life™ and Lindsay Sterchi, Executive Director of OneLife Maps™. CLICK HERE to learn more and register! You can also learn more about the tools of oneLife Maps HERE.   FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!   Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.   Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success! CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do. My new book, Do What Matters, is now available! My new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com. Join the Community! Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.   Check out our YouTube Channel! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on: Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy   About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and business. Teresa is the author of Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process®  

Have you ever paid attention to the inner narrative that plays in your mind? Sometimes the messages we hear internally don’t help us live out our best selves. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how the tool of the Enneagram can help us not only identify our inner narrative, but change it.   We’ll talk about: The predominant message that plays for each Enneagram type What happens externally when our internal message doesn’t speak to our best selves The specific reframing of the internal narrative that is most helpful for each Enneagram type Why it’s important for your internal being and external action to be in alignment   Together, we’ll reframe our inner narrative into a new statement that reflects a growth mindset. I hope this episode helps you name your narrative, and gives you a new message to live in alignment from the inside out. Become a REALIFE Process® Certified Coach!  NEXT COHORT LAUNCHES OCTOBER 16 Ready to grow your impact and increase your revenue? Check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Coach™ in just six weeks! Through coaching and training, you’ll discover the power of the REALIFE Process® for yourself AND learn how to use it with your clients. CLICK HERE to learn more.   Join us on September 21 for an in-person training event for oneLife Maps! If you’ve experienced the power of ‘Listen to My Life’ for yourself and are ready to guide others through the maps, this one-day training is for you! Join us in Effingham, IL, on Thursday, September 21 for this event with Sharon Swing, Co-Creator of Listen to My Life™ and Lindsay Sterchi, Executive Director of OneLife Maps™. CLICK HERE to learn more and register! You can also learn more about the tools of oneLife Maps HERE.   FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource! Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.   Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success! CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do. My new book, Do What Matters, is now available! My new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com. Join the Community! Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.   Check out our YouTube Channel! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on: Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy   About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and business. Teresa is the author of Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process®  

What is the difference between a project and a goal, and how might shifting your mindset lead to more action? In this episode, I’m sharing about the second component of the REALIFE Process®–REALIFE Action–and how you can move from dreaming to taking action on what matters to you.   We’ll talk about: Why a project mindset will help you do more than dream about what you want How using the tool of the mindmap helps you get your thoughts out of your brain and onto paper Why mindmapping a project can eliminate decision fatigue How pre-deciding action steps can give you focus during chaotic seasons   Having dreams for our life is important, but it takes breaking those down into actionable steps if we’re going to make progress and move forward. This episode will give you tools and ideas for how to do just that.   Mentioned In This Episode: Episode 240: Getting Stuck in Success: How Your Strengths Can Keep You From What Truly Matters, with Annette Bechtold Join us on September 21 for an in-person training event for oneLife Maps! If you’ve experienced the power of ‘Listen to My Life’ for yourself and are ready to guide others through the maps, this one-day training is for you! Join us in Effingham, IL, on Thursday, September 21 for this event with Sharon Swing, Co-Creator of Listen to My Life™ and Lindsay Sterchi, Executive Director of OneLife Maps™. CLICK HERE to learn more and register! You can also learn more about the tools of oneLife Maps HERE.   FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource! Become a REALIFE Process® Certified Coach!  NEXT COHORT LAUNCHES OCTOBER 16 Ready to grow your impact and increase your revenue? Check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Coach™ in just six weeks! Through coaching and training, you’ll discover the power of the REALIFE Process® for yourself AND learn how to use it with your clients. CLICK HERE to learn more.   Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.   Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success! CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do. My new book, Do What Matters, is now available! My new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com. Join the Community! Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.   Check out our YouTube Channel! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on: Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy   About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and business. Teresa is the author of Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process®  

How can the Enneagram help us process through grief and loss? Today, we’re revisiting a past episode of the podcast where I had a conversation with Shawn and Kathleen Loughrige. We talk about how the Enneagram has helped both of our families as we have navigated the loss of both of our sons. On this episode, we'll share openly about: How we all grieve differently The value of huddling together as a family Leaning into grief as a way of healing Holding space for others who are grieving The importance of being gentle with yourself as you grieve Grief is a lifelong journey. It’s not something we move on from but move forward with. As I revisit this conversation several years later, I’m reminded of the healing and inner work that is still taking place for me. I hope our conversation helps you navigate and process your own grief and loss as together, we learn how to practice grief in healthy and authentic ways. Meet this week's guests: Shawn and Kathleen Loughrige live a full and joy-filled life with four children and five grandchildren! They are both pastors on staff at Crossroads Church in Marshall, Michigan. Kathleen is the Connections Pastor and also has her own business, Purpose-Filled Coaching where she offers Enneagram coaching and does Vocational Coaching for the State of Michigan. Shawn is the Missions and Evangelism Pastor, a Varsity High School Football Coach, and retired State Police Commander who served over Violent Crimes, Biometrics and Forensics. Both have the heart to serve with young people and see them flourish and move forward in healthy ways!   To connect with Shawn and Kathleen visit: Purpose-Filled Coaching Crossroads Church at ccmonline.org I've Got Your Backs Website or Facebook Page - A foundation established in October 2009 in celebration and memory of Isaac Loughrige. Isaac’s life was dedicated to helping others and there are so many touching stories that reflect his heart. REALIFE Resources mentioned in this episode: To hear more of Teresa's REALIFE Story listen to Episode 017: REAL is Something You Become - My REALIFE Story.  Music on this episode is an original piece by friend and musician, Josh Morrison from his work "Improvs and Meditations."  Join us on September 21 for an in-person training event for oneLife Maps! If you’ve experienced the power of ‘Listen to My Life’ for yourself and are ready to guide others through the maps, this one-day training is for you! Join us in Effingham, IL, on Thursday, September 21 for this event with Sharon Swing, Co-Creator of Listen to My Life™ and Lindsay Sterchi, Executive Director of OneLife Maps™. CLICK HERE to learn more and register! You can also learn more about the tools of oneLife Maps HERE.   FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource! Become a REALIFE Process® Certified Coach! Ready to grow your impact and increase your revenue? Check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Coach™ in just six weeks! Through coaching and training, you’ll discover the power of the REALIFE Process® for yourself AND learn how to use it with your clients. CLICK HERE to learn more.   Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success! CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do.   Take the Needs & Values Assessment Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to learn about our Signature Needs & Values Assessment, which includes a one-to-one review call with REALIFE Process® Coach Erica Vinson!   My new book, Do What Matters, is now available! My new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com. Join the Community! Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.   Check out our YouTube Channel! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on: Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy   About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and business. Teresa is the author of Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process®  

Are certain self-care practices just a luxury? This week, I’m sharing a practice I’ve done for years–getting a massage. I’ll share why this is important for me, and the role it plays in my life and wellbeing.   I’ll talk about: Why I felt resistance to this practice at first, and what led me to try it out How this practice helps me care for my body, and why we often dismiss this aspect of our care How pre-deciding a block of time weekly for my self-care helps me prioritize it What you can do to get started if you have been neglecting self-care   What might seem like a luxury is actually essential to caring for my whole self in heart, mind, and body, and it impacts the rest of my everyday life. I hope this episode inspires you to name what you need and to seek out the self-care that will enable you to live out what matters in your life and work. Join us on September 21 for an in-person training event for oneLife Maps! If you’ve experienced the power of ‘Listen to My Life’ for yourself and are ready to guide others through the maps, this one-day training is for you! Join us in Effingham, IL, on Thursday, September 21 for this event with Sharon Swing, Co-Creator of Listen to My Life™ and Lindsay Sterchi, Executive Director of OneLife Maps™. CLICK HERE to learn more and register! You can also learn more about the tools of oneLife Maps HERE.   FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource! Become a REALIFE Process® Certified Coach! Ready to grow your impact and increase your revenue? Check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Coach™ in just six weeks! Through coaching and training, you’ll discover the power of the REALIFE Process® for yourself AND learn how to use it with your clients. CLICK HERE to learn more.   Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success! CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do.   Take the Needs & Values Assessment Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to learn about our Signature Needs & Values Assessment, which includes a one-to-one review call with REALIFE Process® Coach Erica Vinson!   My new book, Do What Matters, is now available! My new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com. Join the Community! Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.   Check out our YouTube Channel! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on: Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy   About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and business. Teresa is the author of Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process®