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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 sharing with others you love to improve their lives too! This is the culmination of the #ParentingPower Season 3 of Power Your Life Today. Thank you to Rod and Patrice Hunt for all of their wisdom and experience they shared in the season! www.PowerYourLifeToday.com Email: kristyjo@body-buddies.com

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. How Father's Interviews helped us connect with Dad on a monthly (or so) basis. The lessons the kids taught Dad and Mom. Lessons on spirituality and how our religion has tied into all we do How to let your kids choose their own path in life and not force them into things My favorite quote from Mom: "When the parents are clear on who they are, what they are about, and what they expect, the kids may kick at the fence, they may not like it, but they feel secure.   My favorite quote from Dad: "Basketball was a big part of my

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 to handle  Topics we discussed include: Dealing with mean, snarky behavior of teenagers How when Dad took his Medical Anatomy students (high school) to the Cadaver lab, he took all the kids' cell phones and there were no complaints. Respect is setting expectations and communicating them, which means parents need to think things through and not be nebulous Acknowledging when someone is in authority How kids can be taught to handle disagreements among themselves How our family's religious background impacts how we handl

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 parents surprised me on my birthday at the high school and how I felt at the time vs. now Ways that Dad was able to interact with us kids even while being a working dad The traditions our family had, and how this helped with bonding and connection, even during chaotic teenage years. How to handle when your teenager is acting out and experimenting with things that make you upset. The art of apologizing to teenage children, seeking to understand and validate, and properly communicate without jumping to conclusions CLICK HERE TO V

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 are dealing with social media, phones, and advancing technology. What are some of the difficulties parents may have around technology? Why didn't you buy any of your kids (except the oldest) a car? How being the "nice parent" is doing a disservice to the child. How Dad manages technology and cell phones in his high school classroom. How to manage cell phones at dinner The Yellow Chart for curfew, time spent, and other guidelines The spoon--when and how it is used for spanking I learned the timeout chair is amazing for havi

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 agreed on that. When Mom told Denzel he didn't have permission to drive the truck to school or she would call the cops. How each of us kids learned a LOT vicarious--one of the perks of being close in age with lots of siblings. Following through with young children -- when Dallin (the youngest) and his friend, Harrison, were hiding in the store and mom "left." Little ducks in a row at the store with young kids The difference between bribery and rewards Following through on vacations and trips, or fun outings--do what you

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 derisive children and not overreact. Books and programs that have made a big difference What it felt like to become empty-nesters, and how if parents aren't careful, they can feel extremely unimportant and empty. And so much more! This first episode gave me great insight and perspective into thinking about my parents as human beings, working to do their best and be their best.  I didn't have too much to say in this as my perspective was enlarged.  I could see their angle of parenting in a way I never did before as

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 episode you will hear Amy share with Kristy Jo about some of the following topics: What does it look like to go through emotion and not run from it? How do you know when enough time has passed that you should now stop being sad? The three destructive beliefs that mentally strong people do not have How to shift your focus when you feel stuck and you're hosting a pity party What situations cause us to give away our power and how we can start taking it back. Watch Amy's TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF

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 a modality effective in helping her work especially with men who have trouble talking about their feelings. Are you ready to learn how you don't have to be a superhero to live an emotionally strong life? Learn the tips and tricks in this interview! Diana's Bio: Diana Rickman is an Advanced Emotional Freedom Technique and Matrix Re-imprinting practitioner. With over 15 years experience of using and sharing EFT she has helped clear 1000's of upsetting or traumatic memories, beliefs and negative feelings. She's a co-autho

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 clinical psychologist, when stress with family and her husband's illness hit the fan,  she made friends with food and began to depend on it. How she woke up and began asking herself the questions we all must ask ourselves. How a vision is looking at your whole life, but not missing the step we often forget which is picturing ourselves doing the actions required to get to where we want to be. It's not about your willpower to make changes in your life. Power Your Life Today is the mindset branch of my main &nbs

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 conversation, you're going to hear about: Being real and authentic in the speaking/mentoring space How you're still human and will experience the downs--nothing is wrong with you How business is about people and it IS personal How to notice others around you and be curious about others to build relationships How many introverts have developed extrovert skills but they were not born that way How to get more comfortable networking and getting to know people Why you feel you need to put on the mask and how to show who you really ar

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 shift yourself into attacking your debt. The formula to help you "keep score" and start increasing how much money you pay toward debt each month. How to spend 1% less and earn 1% more each month. Which line of credit to start paying off first What do do when you get off track and move on emotionally -- DON'T GIVE UP! How to still enjoy life while paying off debt Debbie's Website: www.financialliberty.com Debbie's Email: debbie@financialliberty.com Debbie's Bio: Debbie Terry is a speaker, business woman, teacher and profes

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 perspectives of his untimely passing, spiritual insights that have helped their family process his absence from the family, and hope that some of these tools may benefit other families of both suicide survivors or those who have not. PLEASE share this with other mothers who may need to feel they're not alone. Together, we can change the stigma. We can start the dialogue. We can make a difference in the lives of one person at a time! Be sure to find Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the series as well! Follow the Power Your Life Fac

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 over 2,000 people through the process as well! That's what we do at Body Buddies and Power Your Life Today . . . WE CHANGE OUR LIVES! WE IMPROVE THEM! Join on Facebook: www.facebook.com/poweryourlifetoday Join on Instagram: www.instagram.com/poweryourlifetoday Join on Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/bodbuds Join on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kristyjohunt

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, vulnerable real-life session (no scripting--neither of us knew what to expect!) run with little editing in the hopes that my listeners will experience insight into healing processes and just how we each DO have the power to heal and enjoy a life of happiness. Different parts of myself, the emotions involved, and what happened around the age of 8 or 9 years old that was the impetus into my heightened body awareness and perfectionism that dominated most of my life.  I hope this session lands on the right ears. I hope you

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 ups and downs, how miracles have kept her on this earth, and how she has grown her "toolbox" of how to keep herself safe when she spirals into the dark places. Her experience, compassion, and perspective will bring tears to your eyes as you listen with a new understanding and even greater love for each day you live. PLEASE share this with other mothers who may need to feel they're not alone. Together, we can change the stigma. We can start the dialogue. We can make a difference in the lives of one person at a time! Be sur

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, the way she looked, and called names because of her thick, curly hair she put in a ponytail. Now at age 18, she shares her story today to help other teenagers or young kids who might be going through this. We hope this interview opens your mind and heart, that you're filled with compassion, and that you go out to be more mindful of the people around you each day.   Join us for enlightening conversation, a new perspective, and insights that will help you to feel more clarity, compassion, empathy, and understandin

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 Rafael shares his story to help others who may be experiencing what he went through. You'll love how real and vulnerable he is in sharing, as well as the powerful tools he weaves into the conversation about how he powers himself up every day. You may reach me through the Power Your Life Today Facebook page by sending me a private Message, or you may reach Rafael at the links below: Website: www.IchooseToGrow.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/181425168863459/ Join us for enlightening conversation, a

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 suicide more openly. She shares with us some insights that will provide us all with even greater perspective into being SO busy taking care of everyone else that we neglect taking care of ourselves. Join us for enlightening conversation, a new perspective, and insights that will help you to feel more clarity, compassion, empathy, and understanding for the world around you.   Want to get in touch with Kristy Jo? Contact her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/poweryourlifetoday Get your FREE audio trac

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 understand, how we can avoid saying painful things to people, and the personal pain that can lead into feeling there is no other way to freedom. Join us for enlightening conversation, a new perspective, and insights that will help you to feel more clarity, compassion, empathy, and understanding for the world around you. Want to get in contact with Johnny? Contact him on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/juan.freeman2 Want to get in touch with Kristy Jo? Contact her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/poweryour