Life in Motion
By Lynn Winter
Life in MotionFeb 24, 2021
41. What is your sleep animal? How your energy is affected by your sleep.
Now, I don't know about you, but I have some days where I feel super charged, clear-headed, inspired and ready to conquer the world.
Other times? I'm so darn distracted.
Oh, and don't even get me started on my energy levels after 10 pm — I'm basically just like an oversized cranky baby who needs be showered, fed and put to bed!
Okay, sometimes I am all of these things in one day. And, that's completely Our energy levels, like our time, aren't meant to be limitless. Just like the battery in our phones, it's a finite resource that needs to be recharged before we can work at full capacity again.
I found what has been really useful in making peace with the ebbs and flows of my energy is understanding my chronotype.
Otherwise known as "sleep animals." this is a concept created by sleep specialist Dr. Michael Breus. He believes that each of us falls into one of four "body clock" categories, based on the sleep cycles of animals in natures.
Head to the show notes for more in your sleep cycle and how it affects your energy and your productivity.
40. Planning on Purpose
39. More Than a Crown: How Becoming a Powerful Advocate for Mental Health is Fueling This Young Woman's Dreams
Laurel Jones is a high school who has big dreams and a powerful message about mental health in teen and mental health education. Although most schools provide mental health services, Laurel's experience demonstrates that schools do not always engage teens effectively. Her goal? To redefine the conversation. Laurel is Miss Southlake's Outstanding Teen, a local titleholder in the Miss Texas' Outstanding Program. Drawing from personal experience, Laurel is focusing her year on implementing a program she's developed called: Behind the SASH: Suicidal Thoughts, Anxiety, and Self-Harm.
Laurel is working with school leaders and legislators to help develop a new mental health program for teens to implement statewide. Listen in to hear how this amazing young woman is more than a pretty face and a crown, but is an advocate for young people everywhere in the fight against mental illness in teens.
We chat about her personal battles, how pageants get a bad rap and how she balances all her commitments from school to community service.
For more information on Laurel, her program and how you can support her head to:
Miss Southlake Organization: https://www.instagram.com/misssouthlaketx/
Laurel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misssouthlakeot/
38. TELL ALL: What My Husband Really Thinks of Me.
37. Why I Won’t Let 2021 Keep me From Achieving my Goals
I’ve spent a lot of time these past few months thinking about all the things I wanted to accomplish in 2020, but also my values, my why and and how I’m showing up for myself and my family. This year, I vow not to let anything get in the way of my goals because I’ve got a fail-safe plan to goal setting. Ready to hear about it? Let’s dive in!
36. The Easiest Self-Care Tips That Will Help you Have the Best 2021
35. Divorce, life after and all the Best of Life in Motion
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34. Navigating Big Emotions in Children During Stressful Events with Kate Jennings
Today, I am chatting with Kate Jennings a Licensed Professional Counselor and the mama behind TheBugandBee! Kate shares her knowledge and tips for dealing with all the big emotions our littles are feeling these days. Kate has experience working in the inpatient unit, partial hospitalization program, and intake department for a children’s hospital, at a residential psychiatric home, in the juvenile law world, and in multiple schools. She currently works with patients who have primary medical conditions in order to help with their mental health needs. Kate is also the mother to June and Wyatt also known as Bug and Bee. Listen in to hear Kate talk about how to talk to your littles when they are experiencing big emotions, from dealing with changes due to virtual school and stay at home orders to the everyday tantrum.
33. Christmas Doesn't Have to be Perfect - Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress
Whether you scroll through Instagram, Pinterest, flip through your favorite magazine, or see holiday ads on TV, perfect versions of Christmas are popping up everywhere during the fall and winter months. While they are nice to look at and can serve as inspiration for your own holiday decorating, cooking, and gift giving, there’s a hidden danger in these perfect depictions of Christmas that you need to be aware of.
The key word here is “perfect”. When you’re looking at these holiday images you’re presented with, there’s a real danger that you start to expect your own family Christmas to have the same look and feel. That’s about as realistic as wanting the perfect, air brushed body that the model on the latest fitness or fashion magazine has. Coveting a magazine cover Christmas will only lead to disappointment and a feeling of inadequacy.
Today I am sharing my tips for reducing holiday stress by giving into the fact that Christmas doesn't have to be perfect.
For more, check out the show notes at www.lynnmwinter.com
32. Strategies for Dealing With Overwhelm
The Holiday season is officially upon us and so is the feeling of overwhelm. Between COVID anxiety and the stress of remote work, virtual school and impending holidays, stress is at an all-time high and overwhelm is present. Today, I am sharing two tried and true methods that help you cope and deal with overwhelm.
31. How to Set Goals and Plan for 2021
It is almost the end of the dumpster fire that is 2020, but you can end the year on a good note and start 2021 with a bang! Today, I walk you through goal setting and getting rid of your halted mindset. Sit back and grab a pen and paper and let's start planning.
For more information on this episode and to snag my free goal setting workbook, head over to: lynnmwinter.com
30. How to Master Your Confidence and Embrace a Money Mindset with Julie Reynolds
Julie Reynolds is Motor City native who’s lived in The Big Apple and Nation’s Capital and now calls The Mile High City home. Julie is a teacher turned entrepreneur. She started her journey with a handbag business and while she enjoyed some success, she certainly didn’t become the next Kate Spade. Several years ago she took the plunge once again and started a home-based business that has steadily grown. Now, she not only has the opportunity to financially provide for her family in ways she never thought possible, she's been able to help hundreds of amazing women reach their business goals and achieve their dreams.
Now Julie teaches other women how to master their confidence and embrace their money mindset to pursue their own dreams and goals. Julie and I chat confidence, goals and overcoming the demons in our own heads.
29. How to Tell Your Story Through Pictures--Brand Photography and Motherhood with Amber Tice
What if I told you that you are your own brand? Yup! Whether you are a business owner, relator, lawyer, whatever... you are your brand! So, are you putting your best face forward? If not, maybe its time for a personal brand photoshoot.
Episode Notes
Great personal brand photos are so much more than good-looking headshots. Today, I'm chatting with Amber Tice, a personal brand photographer, who just happens to be the genus behind my photos! So what is a personal brand photo? Personal brand photos tell the entire story of you and your brand through images. They capture your personality and help bring your entire personal brand together. They help your clients and potential customers know who you are, what offer, and why they should hire you (or buy from you) — all with just a glance.
Amber share her approach to brand photography from her method to what you should wear. And, listen for a special offer if you mention you heard about Amber on the podcast. For more information on who Amber is and what she does, check our her website: https://amberticephoto.com/ and go give her a follow on Instagram: @ambeticephoto Check out my min-brand shoot here: https://amberticephoto.com/2020/10/28/brand-mini-lynn-winter/
28. My Imperfect Journey with White Privilege and Becoming a Better Ally
As we near election day and in light of the protests, rallies and social outcry against racial injustice that have made headlines over the past several months, many have asked me where I stand. It has probably also prompted many white Americans to consider—perhaps for the first time—the advantages they've benefited from all their lives. Today, I am opening up about my own struggle to understand my own white privilege and what I have done and have failed to do in the fight against racial injustice. I'm sharing a personal story that I am sure is riddled with imperfection, but it is my story, my journey and I am bearing it all.
Here are some amazing resources that I have explored over the past few months:
- Seeing White podcast
- Antiracist books by Ibram X. Kendi
- Antiracist book list
- Black owned Businesses in Fort Worth, TX
27. Simple Tips and Tricks to Get Your Picky Eater to Try New Foods with Jessica Oswald
Do you have a picky eater? Or perhaps you have struggled with weight and have a bad relationship with food yourself. In today's episode I sit down with Jessica Oswald, a registered dietitian/nutritionist, and the voice behind Friendly Nutrition. Jessica works with adults and children and focuses on incorporating the Intuitive Eating principles and the Body Kindness framework. She believe in approaching humans from a health at every size perspective because all bodies deserve respect and health.
In this episode, Jessica shares tips and advice for introducing new foods to picky eaters and drops insightful knowledge about how children perceive and taste food. She also addresses one of the most pressing issues in our society--body image. Jessica talks about how and when our relationship with food and our bodies start and how, with intuitive eating principles, you can reprogram your mind and have a healthy relationship with food. This is one episode you do not want to miss.
For more information on Jessica and Friendly Nutrition hop on over to her Instagram or visit her website: https://myfriendlynutrition.com/
26. Tips & Tricks to Organizing Any Room in Your Home with Stephanie Hampton of The Neat Method
Today I am chatting with my friend and professional organizer Stephanie Hampton of The NEAT Method Fort Worth. NEAT Method is a lifestyle service committed to providing a more luxurious and smartly appointed living space. Stephanie's philosophy is life hectic enough so maintaining an organized home shouldn't add to the chaos. NEAT Method will design and implement a customized solution that is not only effective but sustainable and can grow with you and your family.
Listen in as Stephanie tells us her favorite organization tips from where she shops for products, her method for closet organization and even some of the celebrity clients she's served. And, if you're in Tarrant County and mention this podcast episode to Stephanie she is offering 10% until the end of 2020!
For more information on Stephanie and NEAT Method head to their website. And to see some of the amazing spaces, as well as tips follow NEAT Method Fort Worth on Instagram at @fortworthneat . NEAT Method - once your life is clutter free and well arranged, you will have a new appreciation for the importance of living NEAT.
25. Tending and Taming Your To-Do List
Ever have the feeling that no matter what you accomplish in the day, there is always something that was left undone? Me too! Today, I am talking about tending and taming you never ending to-do list. Learn about how and why we procrastinate and how you can overcome the overwhelm and feel more accomplished at the end of the day.
24. How to Thrive in Marriage, Motherhood and Womanhand with Emily Morehead of The Couch Therapy
Emily Morehead is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Parent Coach and co-owner of The Couch. She is a Trust- Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) practitioner and a Circle of Security Facilitator. Emily is also a member of the Sexual Health Alliance and utilizes a holistic approach through attachment based interventions and relational neuroscience.
Today, Emily and I chat all things motherhood, marriage and surviving womanhood in today's world. Emily shares her experience navigating infertility, parenthood, postpartum, and grief and loss. Her philosophy that being seen and heard by another human is one of the most healing experiences that we could ever have is just one of the reasons I love and adore her.
Listen in as she offers candid advice and tactical tips to maneuvering life in this COVID world as well as chatting all things motherhood with me. Aside from therapy, Emily has two adorable little boys, one of which I was blessed to teach creative movement to and how we connected.
For more information on The Couch Therapy, head to their website or find then on Instagram at The_Couch_Therapy.
23. Lessons in Saying Yes When Asked and Delegating to Maximize Your Time with Sabrina Gebhardt
Sabrina Gebhardt is a busy Mom of 3 in Fort Worth, Texas who has built a successful lifestyle photography business over the past 10 years. She thrives on capturing the beautiful magic of a family's joyful chaos. Sabrina also has a passion for education and loves to help other photographers build the business of their dreams.
In this episode, Sabrina and I chat everything from the pivot in her business to education to motherhood and all its wonder and chaos.
Check out Sabrina and her amazing work at www.sabrinagebhardt.com and follow her in Instagram at @sabrinagebhardtphotography
22. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price on Balancing Public Service, Health and Family
Episode Notes
Betsy Price, a Fort Worth native, was elected as the 44th Mayor of the City of Fort Worth on June 18, 2011. Price has been an active leader in the Fort Worth community for years, serving on numerous boards, commissions and professional associations. After running her own successful title company for 17 years, Price turned to public service.
Since taking office as Mayor, Price has initiated a broad agenda founded in the values of fiscal responsibility, accessibility, transparency and accountability. More specifically, Price focuses her work on the basics of any growing city to ensure sustainability for future generations by promoting grassroots public engagement, supporting economic development and championing public education.
Instead of sitting in cars, on the couch or in the office, Price believes in a community that naturally promotes physical activity throughout the day. Price, an avid cyclist, decided to use her love of cycling to initiate not only a wellness movement in the City, but an opportunity to break the mold of the traditional often boring town hall meeting with a casual — and active — way for residents to connect with this city's elected leaders, thus her Rolling Town Hall was born.
As the City's second female mayor and longest serving mayor, Price believes that women are an integral part of the community and should be more engaged. Her newest initiative--The Appointments Project--is an effort to increase the number of women serving on civic boards and commissions. The Appointments Project hopes to help women navigate the appointment process and engage elected officials to make appointments that reflect their communities.
Price continues to make time for the things that are truly important to her: family, faith and fitness. She has been married to Tom, an insurance agent, for more than 40 years and has three children. Price is also a proud grandmother to her six grandchildren. She has learn to place boundaries on her time in order to keep her priorities in line. From Friday night date nights with her husband, to Sunday family time, Price continues to place importance where importance is due.
To keep update to with Mayor Betsy:
Season 2 Trailer
Episode 21: FAQ
Episode 20: Why Women Explain Away Their Success
Your success is determined just as much by actions as it is by your thinking. Women shy away from success more than men and are much more susceptible to "imposter" syndrome than men. Why is this? Today I'm tackling why women explain away success and how that can be changed.
Episode 19: How to Have Crucial Conversations
Episode 18: This is How I Broke my COVID Depression
These past 10 weeks have been unbelievable hard on everyone. And you know? I broke. Yup, all out broke down lost my ish. I let the weight and problems of the entire world weigh heavy on my shoulders. And then I broke. And its was in that brokenness that I found my way out. Today I am sharing how I shifted my mindset and have been thriving in the past two weeks. Listen in for simple tricks that can you pull you out of your COVID depression.
Episode 17: All About What I Do and How to get All My Tips & Tricks
I recently put out a post on Instagram telling you what I do as a work/life balance and time management consultant and guess what? Most of you had no clue that I do this for people! Yup, most of my followers has a clue that I share all my tips & tricks and help other women organize their lives to eliminate overwhelm and bring them a sense of balance and calm. So, if you are tired of constantly feeling stressed or overwhelmed with all of the "things" you have to do, this episode is for you. And if you want my Organization Toolbox, head to www.lynnmwinter.com .
Episode 16: Planning for the Future, a Primer on Wills and Estate Planning with Kelly Decker
Episode 15: The Paradox of Busyness--Learning to Feel More Full by Doing Less
As women we are pulled in so many directions and often by our on choices. But when did it happen? When did we go from carefree little girls to stressed out, overwhelmed women? Today, I am digging into the paradox of busyness and talking about unpacking all your commitments in order to live a more fulfilled and less "empty" life.
Episode 14: A Sneak Peek Into My Work-from-home Life
Episode 13: Breaking down friendship and post-partum fitness with my bestie.
Episode 12: How to Talk to Your Kids About COVID-19 (COVID-19 Series)
COVID-19 is surrounding us from every corner. Our lives have been impacted, schedules changed, routines thrown out of whack and our children... they are suffering. Today I am sitting down to chat about how to talk to you kids about COVID-19 with Child Life Specialist Kelly Cox. Kelly works daily with children helping them express emotions and deal with dysfunction. She is providing insight on everything from how to talk about social distancing to explaining the meaning of the word contagious. You can find all the resources Kelly discusses in the show notes here.
Episode 11: Dealing With Guilt
Episode 10: Debunking infant sleep with Ashley Olson
Episode 9: How I Schedule My Time
Episode 8: Letting go of toxic relationships.
Episode 7: How and why to set boundaries.
Episode 6: Let’s Talk Botox! A Q&A with Heather Finks of Orange Twist
When should I get Botox? What are lip injections? This week I sat down with Heather Finks, nurse practitioner and injector extraordinaire to chat all things beauty, self image and injectables! She shares the who, what, when, where and why of cosmetic injections and all things aesthetics. If you’ve been dying to know about Botox or lip injections, check this episode out!