In this bonus episode, we wrap up Season 1 of the show, and I share a bit about my trip to Paris, Amsterdam, Brugges, and Brussels. Hear why this show is transitioning away from nonstop weekly episodes, toward planning & publishing seasons, and taking much-needed breaks in between! 📷 This episode is sponsored in part by Gail VanMatre Photography. R…

This episode is all about getting ready and planning for better international travel. Visit the Show Notes for links to anything I mentioned Promotional offers: 📷 This episode is sponsored in part by Gail VanMatre Photography. Raleigh NC area: 💁‍♀️ Update your professional image with a headshot session. ✨ Mention this podcast for a special offer!…

Episode #27 is all about cutting yourself some slack. What would it look like to lighten up on yourself? Who would you be, if you didn't use fear to motivate yourself? Visit the Show Notes for links & resources 📷 This episode is sponsored in part by Gail VanMatre Photography. Raleigh NC area: 💁‍♀️ Update your professional image with a headshot sess…

Do you find yourself zooming in and double clicking on the negative things in life? In this episode, I share how I'm working on cultivating more joy, peace, and optimism every day. Visit the Show Notes for links and more info. Promotional Offers: 📷 This episode is sponsored in part by Gail VanMatre Photography. Raleigh NC area: 💁‍♀️ Update your pro…

We all have hard times and tough days. In this episode, we explore a variety of strategies to try, when you need to pull yourself out of the muck. Visit the Show Notes for the full list, plus links & other resources Promotional offers: 📷 This episode is sponsored in part by Gail VanMatre Photography. Raleigh NC area: 💁‍♀️ Update your professional i…

In this episode, Gail VanMatre tells the story of how she turned her photography hobby into a full-time career... with lessons learned (and mistakes made!) along the way. Tune in for ideas and inspiration on transforming your passion into an income stream. Visit the Show Notes for links & resources Promotional offers: 📷 This episode is sponsored in…

In this episode, you'll learn why women often wish for things like a grant, a scholarship, an advance, or even a severance payout... and how to be your own benefactor, instead. Visit the Show Notes for links and more Promotional offers: 📷 This episode is sponsored in part by Gail VanMatre Photography. Raleigh NC area: 💁‍♀️ Update your professional …

In this episode, Neerja Bhatia shares her life and career journey, from her rebellious childhood in India in the 1960s, moving to Canada as a teenager, and getting a taste of power as a newly single mother in California. Hear why being true to yourself is a lifelong challenge, with joyous rewards. Neerja is a coach, facilitator, and author of the b…

Self-care isn’t about bubble baths or spa days. At its core, self-care is about self-compassion and self-knowledge. It’s knowing how to take care of your own, unique self. In this episode, I share what’s on my “Take care of Rebecca” list–and encourage you to consider how you care for yourself, every day. Visit the Show Notes for links, photos, and …

In this episode, I share some of my meal planning strategies, including how I handle kid-filled weeks and kid-free weeks. I share some of my favorite cooking strategies, and why I prefer templates over recipes. See what ends up on our frequent dinner rotation and my top three most used kitchen appliances. Visit the Show Notes for links and more det…

This episode is the second in our two-part series about managing your mind's chatter. Last episode, we talked a lot about anxious and depressive rumination and self-limiting beliefs. I told you about my mind, the Amazon AI bot that hangs out there and torments me sometimes, and we also talked about the ABC model, identifying an Activating event, ma…

This episode is all about managing your mind's chatter. From anxious rumination to depressive thoughts, to resisting reality, to self-limiting beliefs and self-fulfilling prophecies... we talk about how to manage all of that, and more. Explore several helpful models and tools that I've picked up over the years. Some come from different forms of the…

In this episode, we explore how to improve your sleep and get more rest. I share a little bit about why sleep matters, both for me personally and also some studies on how it makes a difference in our lives. Learn how to improve the quality, quantity, and consistency of your sleep. Get ideas for improvements you can make to your bedroom and your nig…

In this episode, we explore a question that most women face more than once in a lifetime: Should I stay or should I go? From career decisions, to relationships, to volunteer commitments, when the situation is no longer a good fit, what happens next? We explore this question from different angles, to help you get unstuck. Consider your situation in …

Happy New Year! In this episode, you'll learn why I've chosen "Soar!" as my theme for 2024. Plus I share what's made my "24 in '24" list, with tasks and goals for my business, fun, family, travel, and more. Visit the Show Notes for links, recipes, photos, and more. Promotional offers: 📷 This episode is sponsored in part by Gail VanMatre Photography…

This episode is all about taking inventory of what you’ve got going for you: the many, intangible gifts that you’ve been given, whether by luck, your family, God, or the Universe! We also talk about a particular phrase I hear a lot of women use: “I’m really bad at…” and how that framing can hold us back. Visit the Show Notes for links, recipes, and…

In this episode, we explore 7 fun little “life lessons” that you learn, by reading cozy mysteries. I also share details about how our book club has been going strong for more than 13 years, even though by now, we’ve had a full turnover of members. Plus there’s a bonus: Several ideas for how to start your own book club or recurring meet-up. Visit th…

Grab your sneakers or hiking boots, because this episode is all about hitting the trail! We explore why winter is a great time to start hiking, and talk about various fun characters and people pairings that you might encounter along the trail. Get tips for a good hike, with some trail etiquette to keep in mind. Visit the Show Notes for links, resou…

This episode is all about how to bring more meaning, joy, and connection to your winter holiday celebrations! (Think: Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years, and whatever other joyous occasions you celebrate during this time of year.) Featuring special guest Cole Baker-Bagwell, host of the podcast She Grabs the Mic and a Master Certified P…

In this episode, we check in on how I’ve done with my 23 in ‘23 List. From creative and professional goals, to the kinds of “life admin” tasks that are tempting to put off, to adventure and joy, let’s see how I did. Visit the Show Notes to see the full list, plus access links, recipes, and resources. Promotional offers: 📷 This episode is sponsored …

This episode continues our series about taking charge of your finances. If you missed Part 1, go back and listen to that, first. Today, we’ll be looking at the upper stages of financial freedom, and how to move through those. I’ve got lots of tools and books to recommend here, too. And I’m going to make the case that, even if you’re married or have…

It's time to take charge of your finances. In this episode, we explore: Five Stages of Financial Freedom, to help you assess where you are, right now. (Hopefully, it will also show you how far you’ve come, already!) Three Levers you can pull on, to increase your financial freedom. And we talk about what Ramit Sethi, calls your Money Dials: The area…

In this episode, I share 8 lucky moments of sudden insight that I’ve had during my life. Think of these as times when a lightbulb went on, inside my head, and forever changed my thinking and behavior, for the better. Some people call these “ah ha” moments. Others call them “lightning bolt” realizations. But however you like to think of them, here a…

This episode offers tips and ideas for how to stop arguing with your kids. (Disclaimer: For some kids (and some parents?), this episode might better be titled, how to argue less with your kids.) No two kids are the alike; they come in different flavors, each with their unique traits. Some are more oppositional, sensitive, or defensive. As parents, …

In this episode, we look at how to recognize green flags in relationships. We're all familiar with red flags, which are common signals of potential problems. On the other hand, green flags are signals of a mature, stable, and kind person. This episode focuses mainly on romantic prospects, but also shares that these principles can be applied to frie…

Ready to wave goodbye to the soul-sucking grind culture and discover a happier, healthier you? In this soulful episode, I share my personal antidote to the hustle: my Daily Five model. Learn how I've used it to transform the chaos of daily life into a joy-filled routine that keeps me energized, creative, and fulfilled. It's how I know when I've "do…

In the second episode of this two-part series, we explore how to plan and take amazing trips to places all over the world. Be sure to listen to Part 1 first. This episode includes: where to stay when you travel, and how to get the best deals on lodging, some of my favorite trips and travel memories, ways to save on transportation, mobile phone cove…

In the first of this two-part series, we explore how to plan and take amazing trips to places all over the world. This episode includes: creative ways to afford international travel on almost any budget, tips for how to get the most out of those experiences details about some of my favorite places in the world, including how much I spent to get to …

In this episode, we explore the concept of over-functioning, which means consistently doing more than our fair share of the work within a relationship or situation. The "work" of over-functioning can include: feeling or other types of emotional labor, carrying others' burdens via reminding and nagging them, or simply doing tasks that ought to belon…

You're dumb and everything you believe is wrong!Yeah, it hurts to hear, doesn't it? On this episode, Jackson and Jessie the Therapist discuss how to change someone's mind. Believe it or not, it all starts with healthy communication. Huge shout out to our intern, Mar who not only jumps on-mic for a second, but also works so hard on our social media …

What makes someone 'creepy'? Why do some people give us the heebeegeebees? And why is there paint all over Jessie's new carpet?! Find out on this week's episode of GYT! Make sure to subscribe and tell a friend.由Jackson Carter

We all know that petting an animal raises serotonin levels blah, blah, blah... But there are a million other incredible benefits to pet ownership. We'll break them down for you. Plus, how do you set healthy boundaries when someone breaks your trust? Let's chat about it.由Jackson Carter