Do you find yourself making goals every year only to find that you give up on them? You're not alone. Mario Pereyra from the Sorensen Center of Moral and Ethical Leadership says that if we can learn to think, talk, and act like a goal coach for others, we'll find that we can coach ourselves through our own goals with much better outcomes.
We're getting a spinoff, baby! On January 17th, the Council of Moms will return as its own podcast with a dedicated feed wherever you listen. We've got more of everything you love: listener questions, confessions, laughs, heartfelt moments, expert advice, and everything that has grown this fun little segment into a staple over the years. And honestly, that's on you. We wouldn't even be here without the incredible, authentic community that you've created by doing this with us. So here it is--for a limited-time only: a sneak peek of our all-new Council of Moms, featuring Lindsey Clark, Ruth Aguirre, and Whitney Call.
This special episode of "The Lisa Show" is dedicated to the "Light the World" campaign sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Listeners share tender stories of neighbors, friends, and family who have acted as angels in a variety of ways.
Christmas is the time when families gather for their most beloved traditions. In this episode, listeners young and old share favorite Christmas traditions that make their holiday meaningful and magical. Lisa also explains how she’s been able to revive a family tradition that she thought was lost after the passing of her husband.
Just in time for Thanksgiving, mediator and psychologist Dr. Emily Taylor joins Lisa for a masterclass in navigating tricky topics when they come up at the dinner table... and elsewhere. What are the hidden costs of avoiding conflict, and how can you leverage conflict to deepen relationships instead of driving a wedge? What strategies can you use to keep those conversations civil and productive, rather than contentious? And of course, in that all-too-familiar family gathering setting, what do you do when someone you love brings up a topic that you don't? Turns out, you don't have to wing it.
Steven Sharp Nelson isn't just the world-renowned cellist from The Piano Guys—he is also a dad. Steven talks with Lisa about how to improve our relationships with our kids in everything from getting them to practice their instruments, to making sure they know what is important to us as parents, to using garage prayers to our advantage.
The holidays are full of excitement, but they can also be full of pressure for parents and hosts. There are ways, however, to simplify our celebrations without losing any of their impact. Lisa talks with wedding planner Amanda Everson and author Karen Trefzger about 4 ideas for celebrating with less pressure and more joy.
There is an art to celebrating, but it isn't about doing more. It's about doing it better. Brittany Watson Jepsen, founder and CEO of lifestyle and design company The House That Lars Built, shares 6 tips for improving our celebrations without additional work or stress.
Eleanor Roosevelt believed the greatest gift we could give our children was curiosity. But why? Eva Witesman of the BYU Ballard Center for Social Impact discusses why curiosity is so powerful, including its impact on education, faith, and world peace.
Should you keep paying for those dance lessons? How do you help your child discover interests and skills that bring them lifelong satisfaction without pushing them too hard? How do you support your kids' passions while setting them up to succeed? Lisa and the Council of Moms (Teniesha Williams, Allison Dayton, and Carrie Ann Rhodes) discuss the ups and downs of extra-curriculars and the balance of being "well-rounded."