Even the greatest people faced setbacks—Martin Luther King, Jr. got a C in speech class! Struggles don’t mean you’re failing; they might be shaping you for something greater. Ganel-Lyn Condie shares why your challenges may end up becoming a sacred gift you can share with the world.
Sometimes, the best thing you can do is laugh. Elder Wirthlin’s unforgettable General Conference talk reminds us that learning to smile through life’s challenges can bring strength and peace. Hank Smith explores how the idea of "come what may and love it" can help you through your next hard day.
No one ever climbs downhill—meaning, if life feels tough, you’re moving in the right direction. Chad Hymes reminds us that growth doesn’t just happen—we have to pursue it. When you face hardship, loss, stress, or deep struggles, remember: God’s people have always faced trials, and those trials have shaped them. Today, choose to grow through what you go through. You’re climbing, and you’re not alone.
In this powerful episode, Heather is joined by Leah Davidson, a coach, speech-language pathologist, and creator of the Resilience Journal. Together, they explore how creativity can be a transformative and accessible tool for nervous system regulation. Leah shares insights into how creative practices like doodling, journaling, and other forms of artistic expression help us feel more grounded, present, and emotionally resilient. Whether you consider yourself “creative” or not, this conversation will invite you to redefine creativity and discover how small moments of imaginative expression can make a big impact on your emotional well-being.
What if failure wasn’t something to fear, but something to embrace? Wendy Tatton shares a game-changing perspective: Failing means you’re learning, growing, and moving forward. The real mistake isn’t falling—it’s never trying. So today, take a risk, step into something new, and don’t fear the lessons along the way.
Have you ever started strong on a goal, missed one day, and then thought, “Well, I ruined it. Might as well quit”? Carmen Herbert shares a personal experience that taught her a valuable lesson: progress isn’t about perfection—it’s about perseverance. A year goes by fast, and what you do with it matters. So if you mess up? Start again. Don’t let one mistake erase months of effort. This year, commit to your goals—and when you stumble, just keep going.
In this episode of the podcast, Heather sits down with Coach Summer Davis, a certified life coach specializing in missionary mental health and emotional resilience. Summer shares her deep passion for helping young adults prepare mentally and emotionally for their missions—not just survive, but truly thrive in the field.
This week, Tim and I are sharing a fascinating conversation with therapist and researcher Janeen Martin about the complex and deeply personal ways that religion and mental health intersect. Janeen has spent years working with clients navigating the full spectrum of religious experience—some who find their faith to be a source of deep resilience and healing, and others for whom it has been a source of pain and struggle. That contrast led her to ask some big questions: What makes religion a protective factor for some and a source of distress for others? How do individual personality, family dynamics, and church culture shape the way we engage with faith? And most importantly, how can we cultivate a relationship with God and our faith that supports our mental and emotional well-being?
Coach Meg Tilton shares the story of her 29,029 endurance challenge, where she climbed the elevation equivalent of Mount Everest in 36 hours. Through intense physical training and mental preparation, Meg discovered profound truths about resilience, the power of discomfort, and the importance of trusting herself and others. This transformative experience has shaped how she approaches personal goals, relationships, and her work as an emotions coach. For more information about and for links to access all he has to offer, please click HERE! To watch this interview on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.
We all wish life could be easier—no stress, no struggle, no hardships. But what if avoiding challenges actually weakened us? Annette Dalton shares an incredible insight from a real-life experiment, where trees in a controlled environment collapsed without wind. The truth is, we need opposition to grow just as much as trees do. The trials you face today are strengthening you for tomorrow. What if instead of resisting, you let them shape you into the person God knows you can become?