• This Isn’t Your Final Chapter. ✨

    Even when setbacks slow us down, finding the silver lining changes everything. Focusing on what you can still enjoy—rather than what’s temporarily out of reach—is where true resilience lives. There are so many more chapters left to write. 📖 👇 Question for you: What’s a silver lining you’ve held onto during a tough season in your life? Share your…

  • Being busy ≠ being productive. 🧠💥

    It’s so easy to fool ourselves into thinking that as long as we’re constantly moving and doing something, we’re accomplishing things. But sometimes life (or an unexpected injury) forces us to slow down and realize that our minds and bodies just need a break. Rest isn’t laziness—it’s essential. 👇 Question for you: How do you…

  • Be The Hype Friend Everyone Needs! 💛✨

    On this episode of Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I talk about the power of seeing potential in the people you love—even when they might not see it in themselves. Sometimes all it takes is a loving nudge to help someone lock in and shine. 🚀💡 Has a friend ever given you that extra push…

  • Mind your generalizations! 🛑🧠

    On this episode of Tricks My Dog Taught Me, we dive into blanket statements—why we make them, why we need to catch ourselves when we do, and how “these people” comments instantly shut down meaningful conversation. How do you handle it when you catch yourself (or someone else) making a huge blanket statement? Do you…

  • I want to model the behavior I hope to see in my daughter—even when it means doing things that scare me! 👟✨

    On this episode of Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I talk about taking on the Spartan race. I was nervous and wasn’t sure if I’d be any good at it, but showing up proved that you don’t have to be an “elite athlete” to tackle new challenges. Plus, showing my daughter that it’s okay to…

  • You never know who’s watching—or who needed that exact post today. ✨

    In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Felicia shares how powerful it feels when people celebrate you online instead of judging you. Whether it’s an encouraging message online or an unexpected compliment in real life, putting your authentic self out there touches more lives than you think! 💖 Has someone ever reached out…

  • Welcome to the “I Don’t Care” Club! 🤫✨

    Ever find yourself pausing before doing something you love, wondering, “What will they think?” 🤔 I’ll admit, I’m a friendly member of the “I Don’t Care” club. I still tiptoe in and out of worrying about other people’s opinions—especially when I first launched this podcast! The fear of judgment or what someone might say is…

  • Your Partner Can Be Your Everything… But They Shouldn’t HAVE To Be.

    Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how much the definition of marriage has shifted. Historically, it was about convenience, status, and survival. Today, it’s about love—which is beautiful! But with that shift comes a massive amount of pressure. We look at one person and expect them to be our best friend, our financial partner,…

  • You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup…

    In this episode, Susan drops some serious truth bombs about the societal programming many women face. From a young age, we are often taught to be the ultimate caretakers—always putting others first, checking in on everyone else, and carrying the emotional weight of those around us. And as educators? That pressure doubles. We are constantly…

  • Not a People Pleaser, A People Person

    How many of us have had to learn this lesson the hard way? 🙋‍♀️ In this episode, Dee drops some serious truth about boundaries and energy. There is a massive difference between loving human connection and draining yourself to make everyone else happy. You can offer what you have to give without going down the…