Choosing Soundtracks That Push Me Forward

This one was totally unplanned and straight from my heart. Since we’re more than halfway through the year, I pulled out my New Year's affirmation, “My Wild, Precious Life,” and graded myself. What’s working. What isn’t? And where I’m still growing. I also drew two cards from Jon Acuff’s Soundtracks deck, because fear comes free but hope takes work. You’ll hear how I’m setting better boundaries, showing up scared on stage, tending my health with intention, and choosing thoughts that move me forward.

Episode Highlights: 
[00:39] Mid-year reflection and the importance of this episode
[01:00] Shoutout to sponsors: Amore Boutique and Salon
[02:08] Plan for the episode: self-assessment and affirmation review
[02:24] Reading the affirmation: "My Wild, Precious Life"
[03:12] Self-assessment: being intentional with time and energy
[04:23] Setting healthy boundaries and book recommendations
[05:09] Focusing on writing and speaking, overcoming stage fear
[06:18] Speaking at Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center
[07:37] Eating healthy whole foods and working with a fitness coach
[08:51] Attuning to God's calling and personal mission
[10:30] New sponsor: The Grocery, Kitchen and Tap Room
[11:28] Self-assessment: saying no to unimportant things
[12:13] Loving life despite challenges, gratitude after brain surgery
[13:21] Fitness journey and the impact of health challenges
[14:10] Money management and learning from financial experts
[15:48] Drawing a card from the Soundtracks deck: "Fear comes free. Hope takes work."
[18:21] Positive habits: meditation, scripture, and affirmations
[21:41] Soundtrack: "I'll feel awesome after" – motivation for working out
[23:03] Organizing and the satisfaction of completing tasks
[24:30] Overcoming self-doubt and asking for sponsorships
[26:26] Thanking sponsors and community alignment
[27:58] Final thoughts: gratitude for the audience and Maya Angelou quote

Links & Resources Mentioned
– Soundtracks by Jon Acuff
– All It Takes Is a Goal (Jon Acuff’s podcast)
– Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
– The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
– Scriptures I lean on: 2 Timothy 1:7; Matthew 6:33; Serenity Prayer

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
👗 Amor Boutique — my adorable polka-dot outfit
✂️ Hue Salon — hair magic every five weeks
🍳 The Grocery Kitchen & Taproom — downtown St. Andrews goodness
🏡 Lending Hand Mortgage (Kevin Kennerson) — positivity + mortgages
🌾 Lucky’s Pine Straw — sponsoring our studio gear
💛 Bay Tax — cost segregation that saved me big

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