In this episode of Power Your Life Today, you'll come on a horseback ride into Snow Canyon State Park with Kristy Jo and her mom, Patrice. Together, you will learn "The Medicine Wheel," a traditional Native American tradition of approaching mental, spiritual, and emotional health. Kristy Jo and her mom were taught this by their adopted "Grandpa Don," whose relationship will be explained in the podcast. This is a simple assessment tool you will use over and over again, and find yourself...

In this 6th Episode of Power Your Life Today Season 3: #ParentingPower, I was able to discuss with my parents the ideas behind bonding with children and parent relationships.   In this episode, my parents and I discuss: How kids are like cows and will always “push the fence.” Connecting with kids emotionally and helping them feel bonded. How you don’t need to have money to do meaningful things for kids or spouses. How Dad was able to do endearing things with kids after work. ...

In this 5th Episode of Power Your Life Today Season 3: #ParentingPower, I was able to discuss with my parents the specifics of how respect is taught, earned, and shown through example. The biggest takeaway I had is that as we, as adults and parents, do better at living on a higher level of respect, communication, and kindness, we teach. Respect is a learned behavior, and kids learn through observation. So, perhaps this podcast is more of a self-development journey rather than tools for how...

In this 4th Episode of Power Your Life Today Season 3: #ParentingPower, I was able to discuss with my parents the nature of raising Teenagers and the complexities that come with this age group. Topics we explored together: Where the phrase "the aliens sucked their brains out" came from and how my parents felt about raising not just 7 teenagers, but MANY others as well (cousins, "adoptees,' etc.). How teenagers make decisions based on emotion, not logic and consequences The time my...

Welcome to Session 3 of the #ParentingPower Season of Power Your Life Today! In this episode, my parents and I explore more specifics about discipline around Grounding, Timeout, Curfew, Technology, and Spanking: Questions we explored: Will you tell us about the timeout chair, what its purpose was, and some of the rules/regulations around it? Why the timeout chair is more effective than "go to your room." At what age the timeout chair was not a discipline option any longer. Younger parents...

In this 2nd episode of Power Your Life Today Season 3: #Parenting Power, I was able to discuss with my parents the following topics: What they think about teaching Follow-Through to other parents The Story of Amelia (my sister) and how I got in trouble to the same extent she did for lying in science class How painful it was when Denzel (the oldest boy) had been asked to leave the home, but then asked Dad if he could come back and how Dad had to say 'no' because Mom and he had already...

In this 1st episode of Power Your Life Today Season 3: #Parenting Power, I was able to discuss with my parents the following topics: What they thought about parenting BEFORE they got married, and how that differs from what they know about parenting now. How they worked to break patterns from past generations Characteristics they have developed as parents Relationship-building techniques for strong parenting skills How to not leverage the other parent as a weapon to children How to handle...

At a young age, Amy thought she was on top of the world. She was married, she had graduated, bought a home, and was enjoying her life. But within a few years of her mid-twenties, she not only lost her mother, but her husband, then her new husband's father. Death and loss enveloped her. Instead of crumbling, she sat down to write out what beliefs mentally strong people do not have to keep her focused, shared it online, and now has helped millions of people with those thoughts.  In this...

Are you in need of emotional strength?  Are you looking for resources to understand why you (or your partner) gets angry and withdraws when disagreements and challenges arise? Tune into Kristy Jo's latest interview in Power Session #52 with Diana Rickman, an Advanced Emotional Freedom Technique and Matrix Re-imprinting practitioner. She will give insights into why we react in certain ways, how our brains are designed to support any changes we make, and how Emotional Freedom Technique is...

Today we’re talking with Jacque Julien who has a  PhD in clinical psychology  turned Well-Life Coach and creator of The Empowered Life Diet. She helps smart, sassy women reclaim their inner strength to be confident, slay their food demons and live their Empowered Life. She is an animal lover and ID addict. Get the extra goodies and download mentioned in today’s episode at http://www.jacjulien.com/poweryourlifetoday.   In this conversation, you’re going to hear about….. How even as a...

Are you in a position of leadership, mentoring, or influence? Have you battled with the questions of just how much of a "mask" to wear, how to best influence people, and how to connect better with others on a genuine level? In this Power Session with Barry Moniak, a corporate speaker and trainer, he will share with you ideas and thoughts on how you can find the answers to these questions and  go forth into your role more empowered and self-aware in your role as a leader. In this...

Are you ready to climb out from under the mountain of debt that's weighing you down? Join Debbie Terry as Kristy Jo interviews her on how she climbed out from under $400,000 of debt with over 30 creditors. Debbie, the founder of Financial Liberty, shares the following in this interview (you will feel SO empowered in making more strategic financial decisions): The principles of money and how that is a reflection of where you're at emotionally and physically. How to emotionally begin to...

Surviving: Then, and Now is a series where Kristy Jo, Mind and Body Strategist and founder of Power Your Life Life Today, interviews survivors of suicide attempts. The goal of this series is to present the world with more understanding, insight, and tools to prevent suicide.   In this final episode of the #SuicideSurvivor series, Kristy Jo brings her mom, Patrice, on the show to share the story of her oldest brother's passing. With great sensitivity, Kristy Jo and her mom share their...

You set goals, you get excited, you start trying to do them, then one day you wake up and WHERE DID THOSE GOALS GO? You have gotten NOWHERE closer than you were when you started out. After enough of this pattern, you give up and say "goals are a waste of time. I don't set them." Well Well Well . .. fortunate for YOU, I have figured out the very simple tools that you can easily implement into your life that will ENSURE you reach your goals! And don't just take my word for it, I've coached...

What happened to you before the age of 10 years old that is impacting your life through your emotions and behavior? With the desire to be vulnerable and trusting my listeners, I decided to let you listen to a session I did with Rene Brent, Hypnotherapist. While I didn't go into full hypnosis (as we did not want anyone listening in their car to go into trance), I was able to enter a deeper trance stage that allowed me to find some incredible healing and insight. I am letting this very raw,...

Surviving: Then, and Now is a series where Kristy Jo, Mind and Body Strategist and founder of Power Your Life Life Today, interviews survivors of suicide attempts. The goal of this series is to present the world with more understanding, insight, and tools to prevent suicide.   Chronic depression and coping as a wife and mother is our topic of conversation with Tara, who has chosen to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of our discussion. She discusses how she has coped with the...

Surviving: Then, and Now is a series where Kristy Jo, Mind and Body Strategist and founder of Power Your Life Life Today, interviews survivors of suicide attempts. The goal of this series is to present the world with more understanding, insight, and tools to prevent suicide. Bullying is a very real problem and it’s becoming more so every day. Every child wants to be accepted. In this interview, 18-year old Kayla Moyle  shares how depression hit at a young age. She was bullied for her weight,...

Surviving: Then, and Now is a series where Kristy Jo, Mind and Body Strategist and founder of Power Your Life Life Today, interviews survivors of suicide attempts. The goal of this series is to present the world with more understanding, insight, and tools to prevent suicide. Today I’m talking with Rafael Capitan. He is a father, a husband, a business owner, and a suicide survivor. He is now a motivational speaker and helps others to choose to grow through his work at IChooseToGrow.com. Today...

Surviving: Then, and Now is a series where Kristy Jo, Mind and Body Strategist and founder of Power Your Life Life Today, interviews survivors of suicide attempts. The goal of this series is to present the world with more understanding, insight, and tools to prevent suicide. Part 2 features Julia Anonymous, whose name has been changed for anonymity. She has been married for 33 years, is a mother, a grandmother, and has joined me to share her story in the hopes it will help people talk about...

Surviving: Then, and Now is a series where Kristy Jo, Mind and Body Strategist and founder of Power Your Life Life Today, interviews survivors of suicide attempts. The goal of this series is to present the world with more understanding, insight, and tools to prevent suicide. Part 1 features Johnny Freeman, a gentleman in his forties who is the survivor of three suicide attempts. He shares with Power Your Life Today powerful insights into his view of suicide, what the world doesn't...

In Power Session #40, you're going to hear how thinking OPPOSITE is the key part of changing your perspective and helping you challenge your status quo. Alison Donaghey, an Outcome Analyst, discussed the following with me in this power-packed interview: Helping you challenge your status quo Getting rid of fear--and how it’s easier for our younger generations You have no idea where life will take you, so head in the direction you want to go. How to be true to yourself and only do things in...

Are you ready to dominate more in your life? Do you know you're capable of being a take-charge person, but need that extra push to get there? In Power Session #39, Kristy Jo interviews Niyi Shobo, former running back for the New Orleans Saints. You will be fired up and have specific take-aways that will help you  blazed more powerfully into your life and make your goals a reality! In this conversation, you will hear about: Why using the word sacrifice puts you at a disadvantage...

How much clutter are you allowing to come into, and stay, in your life? In Power Session #38, Kristy Jo talks with expert Julie Coraccio on eliminating the clutter from life. You will learn how to start being aware of the clutter--and how it's not just physical, but mental, emotional, financial, psychological, or even in relationships. Julie will guide you down a path to become mindful of taking control of your situation, and freeing yourself on an energy state to live your Powerful Life of...

I always grew up with my mom saying, "Anger isn't the first feeling. What are you REALLY feeling?" In this interview with Rodney Owen, Counsellor and Founder of Bloke Support, Sydney Australia's leading men's counselling and support service, you will hear about some of the following points, and much more! How a near-death experience helped give him the passion to start his practice of helping men deal with anger issues The 5 core emotions and how we experience them How anger is a masking...

Have you always wondered how you start making a difference in your own life and start smiling more? In Kristy Jo's interview with Shawn Anderson, the man known for starting the Extra Mile Day, you will get some specific assignments to start implementing into your life. This Power Session covers the following (and more!) topics: You can create the success you want in life. Reject any failure that comes your way and just keep going. How to take a bold step forward and moving toward the life...