Before you listen to this episode, I want you to set your intention right now to really listen and lock it in. Here's the big question for today: have you given yourself a death sentence? When I lost the NFL, I I believed my life was over. How wrong I was! That's why, in this episode, I'm going to show you the warning signs to look out for in your life, as well as how can you can get out of that "death sentence"...

Please bear with us as we weather these unprecedented winter storms in Texas, and enjoy this episode from the archives. This episode may hit a little different for some of you, but I encourage you to open yourself up and receive this topic with your whole heart. If you don't know your worth, it will be impossible for you to grow in this world. There are several reasons why a person might struggle with self worth, and today on t...

What's keeping you from being the person that you need to be? It can be.a hard question to answer. After all, so often the fears that hold us back, present themselves as the tools we need to keep the status quo - in our lives, relationships, and work. This week, I'm breaking down MY fears, the things that held ME BACK, so that hopefully you can break through those walls in your life. It's Rehab Time. Let's Get It. A...

When an episode of Straight Up comes with a disclaimer at the top, you know it's going to be good! This week we're going all in with a HARD QUESTION to ask yourself, and the ways you can activate the wisdom that comes after your answer. It's Rehab Time. Let's Get It. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've got insider chats, events, and the kinds of challenges that other people charge for - all waiting for yo...

Is your good heart keeping you in a situation that's breaking your heart? Then this is the episode you NEED to hear today. We're breaking down the five things you need to stop doing capital-T Today, in order to start building the life YOU deserve. It's Rehab Time. Let's Get It. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've got insider chats, events, and the kinds of challenges that other people charge for - all wai...

Let me be clear right off the bat - if you influence someone, you're an influencer. It could be thousands or millions on social media, or it could be one person in your family: it doesn't matter. So when we talk about protecting your peace, we're talking about protecting yourself from pleasing other people. Keep listening to learn more about when to listen to other's opinions, and when to follow your own path. Why a...

We're coming in hot this week - and by hot, I mean I'm sweating because this is a workout edition of the podcast! This week we're getting real on everything we lost in 2020 and everything we hope for 2021. Just because you want it, doesn't mean you will survive long enough to get it. All you can do is get your head right and work hard for as long as you're able. It's Rehab Time. Let's Get It. Are you par...

While we take a break to be with our loved ones during this holiday season, we hope you'll enjoy this episode from the archives. (from the original broadcast) Wherever you're at, whatever you're going through - I want you to say out loud, "I brought myself here." Those words are power, because by beginning to believe in your current situation allows you to believe in yourself. If you got yourself here, why not t...

While we take a break to be with our loved ones during this holiday season, we hope you'll enjoy this episode from the archives. (from the original broadcast) Selfish season, self care, knowing your worth - they're all different ways to talk about not feeling guilty for taking care of YOU. I see it time and time again, I've experienced it myself, but the truth of the matter is you can't help lift others up if you ha...

While we take a break to be with our loved ones during this holiday season, we hope you'll enjoy this episode from our network partner, the Rachel Hollis Podcast. (from the original Rachel Hollis Podcast broadcast) Today we’re talking about what it feels like to get stuck - stuck in your career, stuck in your routine, maybe stuck in a relationship - and tips that have worked for me to get out of that stuck place. My hope is tha...

I know that may sound harsh, but y'all know I'll never go easy when I think you need to hear the truth the most. As we wrap up this year and head into a brand new one, I need you to remember that there is a huge difference between being patient and waiting. If you don't stop telling yourself that you're waiting on a person, waiting on a promotion, waiting on a support system, or whatever else you think you need to m...

Hello Straight Up fam - we're gearing up for the holidays so this week we thought we'd throw it back to an episode from the summer! Enjoy. Right now I know it feels like there’s not much we can control, but I want you to remember: you are always in control of what you accept. That’s why this week on the podcast we’re talking about how to practice protecting your worth so that it will become easier to set boundaries. It'...

This is one of the keys to life I think doesn't get talked about enough. Today we're talking about the art of fulfillment - how to live a more fulfilled life. The thing is, you always think you have time. That's why you allow yourself to live with regret, because you think there will be time to fix it later. Well, there might not be, and I have news for you: regret is poison to your soul. So walk with me today as we dis...

This Thanksgiving week I'm spending time safely enjoying my family's company and support, and so while I was away I wanted to share this episode of The New EDU with you guys. The New EDU is a podcast on our network hosted by educators Wade and Hope King, all about teaching and supporting children, even when times are hard. You can imagine they have all sorts of thoughts and ideas for parents who are navigating teaching at h...

If you follow my on social media you already know I'm going through one of the hardest time in my life right now, but I want you to know your words of support mean so much to me. I wanted to use this week's podcast to talk about something that's been on my heart, because my mom put it there from the very start. It's about how to have a servant heart, how to think about others before yourself, and how to show up stro...

One of the things I always say is, "I don't agree with you, but I respect your perspective". When did we get to a place where that idea seems so radical? Yes, there are some things you should never accept, but for so many moments in life, there's a good chance that you and the person standing next to you might not see eye to eye. Are you really going to tear them down because they do life differently from you, or ca...

You've got to stop blaming others for problems that might be caused by yourself. Take a step back, humble yourself, and ask yourself if you're the kind of person you would want to have around. Sometimes we're so worried about having a bad image because of our failures or mistakes that we blame them on someone else. I hope this episode helps you work up the courage to look at yourself truthfully in the mirror and take re...

...until I started chasing purpose over pressure. This episode won't be a popular one, but it's something that was on my heart to share with y'all. Let's talk about social media, and how we're so afraid to feel judged, we won't even consider being ourselves on a platform that's supposed to be all about sharing our lives. I'm going to share my three steps to reclaiming yourself from toxic social media...

This week’s episode starts with a funny story about Vegas, but ultimately leaves you with the tools you need to create more of the things you love, as well as how to avoid wasting time waiting for the perfect opportunity. Are you part of my exclusive texting crew yet? We've got insider chats, meetups, and the kinds of challenges that other people charge for - all waiting for you! Send me a text at at (817) 242-2719 and start ge...