

Differently
Carla Reeves
Life is messy, beautiful, demanding, and full of moments that can leave us spinning. The hardest part of leading your life? Leading yourself.This podcast is about doing it differently. It’s about pausing long enough to question the stories running in your head, turning mental chaos into clarity, and creating small shifts that make a big difference in how you show up every day.Each week, Carla shares real stories, fresh perspectives, and simple tools to help you see your life through a new lens. Think of it as a space to exhale, get honest, and pick up practical ideas you can actually use.We can’t control everything that comes our way—but we can choose how we move through it. Differently is here to help you do just that.Episodes drop every Thursday!
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Aug 15, 2024 • 37min
Your Business Is Only as Healthy as You Are with Dr. Christiane Schroeter
Send Carla a message!If your business depends on you to be successful, then it makes sense to keep yourself healthy, body, mind, and soul. Meeting business milestones is important, but you want to be able to enjoy them with a full tank and a full nest!Join us for a conversation with Dr. Christiane Schroeter, host of the "Happy Healthy Hustle" podcast and an accountability coach for female business owners. She shares insights from her own entrepreneurial journey and a simple and effective hack called “petite practice” that will help you avoid burnout and maintain a balance between personal well-being and business success.Episode Highlights:2:12 Journey to Entrepreneurship: Christiana discusses her transition from academia to entrepreneurship. Initially a university professor teaching innovation and entrepreneurship, she realized her passion for helping entrepreneurs, especially women, push through failures and continue growing their businesses.5:43 The Turning Point: Christiana reveals her personal health journey and realizes that if she kept going the way she was, something was going to give. Nearly setting herself up for catastrophe, she realized she needed to put herself on her schedule, literally scheduling time for self-care. That’s when her brilliant idea was born.17:18 Balancing Business and Wellness: Christiana introduces her concept of "petite practice," which involves small, consistent self-care practices that prevent burnout and maintain a balance between personal well-being and business success.19:36 Common Challenges for Women in Business: The episode covers common hurdles female entrepreneurs face, including imposter syndrome, fear of failure, and the struggle to maintain consistency in their projects.22:03 Practical Tips: Christiana shares actionable strategies for integrating wellness into a busy entrepreneurial life, including scheduling self-care activities and setting realistic goals. She highlights the importance of starting small with manageable tasks.Christiana has encouraging advice for all women for how to embrace imperfection, take action despite fears, and focus on consistent self-care to sustain both personal well-being and business growth. Enjoy this empowering conversation!Enjoy!Learn more about Christiane:Website: https://hellohappynest.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hellohappynest/featuredPodcast: https://hellohappynest.com/podcaLearn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Aug 8, 2024 • 48min
Spark Lasting Change with Beth Sandlin
Send Carla a message!Do you use any self care strategies? Lots of people enjoy getting a massage, getting their nails done, or taking an afternoon off, but the most important kind of self care strategy is inner-self care.In this episode, the tables are turned as special guest Beth Sandlin, founder of Trifecta Pilates, interviews Differently host Carla Reeves. If you want a clearer mind, a calmer mind, the ability to be more present, and take yourself from where you are now to where you want to be, practicing journaling as an inner self care strategy is definitely for you (even if you’ve never been into journaling before)!Episode Highlights:5:37 Journaling as Self-Care: The undeniable power of journaling as a tool for self-care, stress relief, and personal growth9:10 Self-Care Strategies: The importance of internal self-care and how it differs from traditional self-care activities like massages and spa days and the discipline required for true self-care, highlighting how managing thoughts and emotions can lead to a more fulfilling life.13:38 Embracing Change and Trusting the Journey: The importance of taking small steps and staying committed to personal growth, even when faced with uncertainty or fear.Enjoy!Learn more about Beth:Beth's past episodes:Move Differently with Beth SandlinRevitalizing Your Routine Through Mindful Movement with Beth SandlinWebsite: https://www.trifectapilates.comTry her Free Program: https://www.trifectapilates.com/moveYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/trifectapilatesConnect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/trifectapilatesLearn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and reviLearn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Aug 1, 2024 • 38min
Cultivating Joy With Money With Kelly Marshall
Send Carla a message!➤Does talking about money make you squirm? ➤Does the subject of money and finances feel heavy? ➤Would you rather do just about anything other than look at your finances?If this sounds like you, we’ve got the episode that will turn dealing with money from a fearful, negative experience to a positive – dare we say FUN – one!Kelly Marshall, owner and CEO of TerraCare Financial, takes a fresh approach to helping people with their bookkeeping, cash management, and money mindset.You DON’T have to spend heavy, anxiety-filled hours looking at a spreadsheet when managing money.In this episode, Kelly shows you how to sprinkle a little joy into your budgeting.We go beyond the taboo of talking money to embracing fun and aligning your financial strategies with your personal values. Consider this episode your permission slip to think of money management in a whole new light, as an enjoyable part of your life, not just a necessary evil.You’ll learn innovative money management tips to bring creativity, optimism, and play to your approach to finances, changing your entire outlook on dealing with money, talking about money, and managing money.Join us and reignite your financial awareness with the wisdom shared in this fun and informative conversation.Get ready to be inspireEnjoy!Learn more about Kelly:Check out Kelly's past episodes:Empowered Spending with KellyDifferently with MoneyCreative Money MindsetWebsite: https://terracarefinancial.com/Connect LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-marshall-acct/Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerraCareFinancial/followers/Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.marshall.8/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/terracare-financial/Learn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Jul 25, 2024 • 5min
Mindset Camp: Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s Your Prescription
Send Carla a message!This summer we are doing a series called Mindset Camp. It will be made up of mostly simple, thought-provoking episodes to give you something short + sweet to take action on right away!Today is Episode 9 of that series.What do you do when you’re feeling overwhelmed? The conventional thinking is that there are three main reactions to feeling overwhelmed: fight, flight, or freeze.This makes sense, but when you’re in the thick of overwhelm, this kind of information doesn’t do you much good.In today’s episode, I’ll share with you a simple phrase to repeat to yourself whenever you feel overwhelmed and stressed.This episode is the ninth and final episode in our summer Mindcamp series. In this 5 minute episode, you’ll learn what to say to yourself when you’re being extra hard on yourself, overwhelmed, and frustrated. As you learn to calm your mind… stress will reduce and you’ll know how to soothe your heart as well as your jangled nerves, andyou’ll shift your approach to the situations that have you feeling overwhelmed. Get ready for a simple, easy, effective way to take yourself from feeling overwhelmed to feeling better in minutes.Enjoy!Learn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Jul 18, 2024 • 6min
Mindset Camp: Tired of Second Guessing Yourself?
Send Carla a message!This summer we are doing a series called Mindset Camp. It will be made up of mostly simple, thought-provoking episodes to give you something short + sweet to take action on right away!Today is Episode 8 of that series.Running scenarios, weighing your options, pro-and-conning yourself silly, or getting really good at avoiding making decisions are some of the go-to ways to stop second guessing yourself that most people use.“Society” would have us believe doing those things is prudent. Doing your due diligence. Assessment and analysis lead to confident decisions!Sometimes these things are helpful, but there’s a more reliable check you can do to lessen the mental gymnastics and the second-guessing.Things can look good on paper and everyone around can be pointing in one direction, but if you have an internal conflict - it's a signal to try another way.There’s an easier way, and in this quick 5 minute episode I’m going to share something that has made a significant difference in how I make decisions and how I feel making them.I’m no longer hung up on getting things “right.”Instead, my decisions feel in alignment and I don’t have the internal struggle that I used to have when I was dealing with analysis paralysis.And if a different decision might have been better? That’s ok. Look for the lesson, make adjustments and try again.You can too with this one piece of simple advice.Do yourself a favor. Take five and listen to this episode. Try it on for size. You just might transform that literal gut wrenching feeling of second-guessing yourself into a peaceful, confident decision making process.Won’t that feel SO much better?Enjoy!Learn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Jul 11, 2024 • 12min
Mindset Camp: Coaching - A Diet for the Mind
Send Carla a message!This summer we are doing a series called Mindset Camp. It will be made up of mostly simple, thought-provoking episodes to give you something short + sweet to take action on right away!Today is Episode 7 of that series.If you’re like most people, you’ve probably considered going on a diet at some point in your life. Maybe you’ve got a wedding or family reunion coming up and you want to look your best, or maybe you’ve seen a few extra pounds creep up and it’s time to get control.Those are great reasons to clean up your diet and get in shape.But have you ever considered a diet for your mind? We know that the food we eat affects our health and our appearance, our energy levels and our moods, even our enjoyment of the food we eat!Well, our mind needs a healthy regimen too. How we tend to our thoughts affects all of those same things: our health, appearance, energy levels, moods, and our enjoyment of life.In this episode, we explore how coaching acts as a diet for the mind, helping you shed old habits and feed your mind the thoughts it needs to be productive, peaceful, and clear.Join us as we delve into six ways coaching can be one of the most transformative diets you could ever go on to revitalize your mental well-being and up-level your experience of life.You’ll discover how coaching can help you:Understand your thought patternsShed the old stories and identities that no longer serve youThink mindfullyHarness your thinking energyEliminate debilitating thought patternsGet into action and start making positive changeFeeling inspired to begin your own diet of the mind? Don’t put it off like we often do with food diets, postponing until bikini season is around the corner or until you get the invitation for a wedding or reunion in the mail.The time to start your diet for the mind is NOW, so that you can handle all the bumps in the road of life.Visit www.carlareeves.com to explore our coaching opportunities, or schedule a free consultation to find out more!Enjoy!Learn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure toLearn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Jul 4, 2024 • 6min
Mindset Camp: Take Back Your Time and Reclaim Your Life
Send Carla a message!This summer we are doing a series called Mindset Camp. It will be made up of mostly simple, thought-provoking episodes to give you something short + sweet to take action on right away!Today is Episode 6 of that series.Who is in control of your day? Is it you? Or is it the to-do lists, obligations, chores, schedules, and demands placed on you?This is an important thing to think about. Hours turn into days, days into weeks, and weeks into months. When you look back on your life, I want you to see that you’ve prioritized your time not by greasing the squeaky wheel or putting out the hottest fire, but by what moves you and elevates your life.Impossible? In this short episode, part six of our summer series called Mindset Camp, you’ll discover the five minute morning practice that helps you prioritize your time naturally, in alignment with what’s most important to you and the life you’re building.You’ll still do all the things that need doing, but you’ll gain a whole new mindset through which to prioritize your time and get back control of your life.Enjoy!Learn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Jun 27, 2024 • 7min
Mindset Camp: How to Say NO Politely, with Love and Boundaries
Send Carla a message!This summer we are doing a series called Mindset Camp. It will be made up of mostly simple, thought-provoking episodes to give you something short + sweet to take action on right away!Today is Episode 5 of that series.Do you catch yourself saying yes…when you’d really rather say no?Does saying no make you feel icky or selfish? If this feels familiar, this episode is for you.In this short episode, part of our summer series, Mindset Camp, you’ll learn how to say no politely, with love, and in a way that respects your boundaries and is respectful to everyone.In this bite-sized episode, you’ll discover:A new mindset view about the word NOThe biggest benefit to honoring the word NO that you may not have thought ofA journaling prompt that will help you discover the areas in your life where saying NO is can be used to honor BOTH partiesLearning to say no politely, with loving energy, is an essential life skill that helps you stay aligned with your commitments and values.Give this episode a listen and end the resentment of saying yes when you really want to say no. Gain the freedom and lose the guilt as you learn to say no politely, with love.Enjoy!Learn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Jun 20, 2024 • 9min
Mindset Camp: A Mindset Tool to Overcome Negative Thinking and Find Direction in Life
Send Carla a message!This summer we are doing a series called Mindset Camp. It will be made up of mostly simple, thought-provoking episodes to give you something short + sweet to take action on right away!Today is Episode 4 of that series.Do you have days where you find yourself focused on all the things that aren't right, that you don't want, and then spiral to finding even more things that aren't right?Negative thinking is human. How long you stay there is a choice. Today, I’m introducing a mindset tool that will help you overcome negative thinking to find direction in life. There’s a way to turn that negative thinking around, allowing it to illuminate the direction in life you really want to go.Today's short episode is about a mindset tool I call Leverage the Contrast. It's all about leveraging what's happening in your mind and using it to turn yourself around.Once you find the direction in life you want to go, you can leverage the contrast between negative thinking and your intentions and allow those negative thoughts to point you in the direction of what you want. Use this mindset tool to help you take one small step or one giant leap forward!Enjoy!Learn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Jun 13, 2024 • 7min
Mindset Camp: Feeling "Enough" Cannot Be Achieved by Doing
Send Carla a message!This summer we are doing a series called Mindset Camp. It will be made up of mostly simple, thought-provoking episodes to give you something short + sweet to take action on right away!Today is Episode 3 of that series.Do you ever feel like you can never do enough? Constantly doing, but still feel like you never quite measure up?Busyness consumed my mind and my time for years. It seemed that if I could just fit in enough good doing, it would one day be enough, and that would mean I was enough.On today's episode, I want to share three new ways of thinking I had to adopt in order to create a life that was far more meaningful.My time is precious. Yours is too. Are you ready to do differently?Enjoy!Learn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!