My Happy Ass Life

One of my favorite speakers, Jon Acuff, said something this week that stopped me cold: "We like labels because they offer an explanation for behavior we don't want to change." Ouch. I felt seen, called out, and set free all at the same time and I had to bring it straight to you. In this episode, I'm sharing the quote that changed the way I see every excuse I've ever made, why "I'm just not good at that" might be the most expensive sentence you ever speak over yourself, and what I finally realized after years of running on Karen Power and wondering why I kept hitting the wall. I'm also getting real about a pattern I see in myself and so many of the people I love, pre-apologizing for the very gifts that helped us survive. The affirmations I've been writing since I was ten years old, the ones that carried me through addiction in my home, heartbreak, and seasons with nothing left. I've been calling them "just a little affirmation book." Not anymore. our gifts were never meant to come with an apology.Episode Highlights:[01:12] The labels we use as excuses not to change[03:17] "I'm not talented and smart enough to be unprepared"[06:24] What going to bed discouraged is really telling you[13:32] Karen Power vs. plugging into the RIGHT source[17:56] You can't change others — but you have 100% control over changing yourself[19:41] When you stop saving people, they learn to save themselves[25:37] I've been pre-apologizing for my own gifts — and I'm done![30:04] Anticipate the best — the Shore House story that got me good[31:29] Closing affirmation & sendin' you off with a full heartSpecial Thanks to Our SponsorsBuffalo Rock Pepsi: www.buffalorock.comSumthin's Cookin': https://somethinscookin.com/homeHoliday Beach Mechanical: https://www.holidaybeachmechanical.comTeam Patriot LLC: https://teampatriotllc.comGypsy Willow: https://gypsywillowretail.comHue Salon: https://www.huesalonandboutique.comElysian Med Spa: https://elysianpcb.com/Ferrucci's: https://ferruccipc.com/Shore House Furniture: https://shorehousefurniture.comLinks & Resources: The Road Less Stupid by Keith J. Cunningham:https://a.co/d/0essMG65Let's Stay Connected!Follow along @BeSweetYall on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss a single episode.Subscribe on YouTubeWatch the full video episode and see all the hand motions and good energy in person! Subscribe to our YouTube channel at @BeSweetYall! We'd love to have you in our sweet community over there!Get My Love Note NewsletterWant a little sweetness delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for the Be Sweet Y'all Love Note email newsletter at https://besweetyall.comit's our way of stayin' close between episodes!Presented by ADF MediaBe sweet, y'all!

Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed, not depressed, just stretched too thin and living everywhere except the present moment?Today, I share honestly about being in a funk and what helped me find my way back. I talk about slowing down and remembering that joy and delight are inseparable. We explore what it means to have a low bar for delight, and how neglecting the things that nourish us can quietly steal our peace. This episode is for anyone who feels scattered, tired, or unsure which direction to go. It’s your chance to return to what rings true in your heart.Episode Highlights[01:00] Being overwhelmed vs. being present[02:00] “Now here” instead of “nowhere”[03:30] A low bar for delight[05:30] Creating space for rest and prayer[07:00] When joy feels squelched by life[08:30] Joy and delight as spiritual practice[11:00] Grief, connection, and being fully seen[15:00] Reflecting what’s inside of us[18:30] Nourishing the soul in hard seasons[22:00] Choosing love, compassion, and kindness[26:00] Radiating joy instead of chasing it[28:30] Closing affirmation and invitation to pauseSpecial Thanks to Our SponsorsBuffalo Rock Pepsihttps://www.buffalorock.comHoliday Beach Mechanicalhttps://holidaybeachmechanical.comShorehouse Furniturehttps://shorehousefurniture.comAmerican Home Shieldhttps://www.ahs.comResources:When the Heart Wakes by Sue Monk KiddLet’s Stay Connected!Follow along @MyHappyAssLife on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode.🎙 Presented by ADF MediaBe sweet, y’all 💖

Who’s behind the scenes holding everything together? In this episode, I sit down with two women who know my life, my work, and my heart better than just about anyone. This conversation is a reminder that strong workplace culture isn’t built on titles or tasks, but on trust, love, and showing up for one another over time.Together, we reflect on what it truly means to love your people well. We talk about loyalty, service, shared values, and the kind of behind-the-scenes support that often goes unseen but makes everything possible. From laughter and quirks to hard seasons and growth, this episode is a celebration of long-term relationships and the power of treating people like they matter.If you’ve ever worked quietly behind the scenes, led a team, or wondered what kind of culture you’re creating, this conversation is an encouragement to choose kindness, loyalty, and heart every single day.Episode Highlights:[01:00] Why loving your people well matters[04:30] What loyalty looks like over time[09:00] The unseen work behind successful leadership[14:30] Navigating challenges together as a team[19:45] Choosing service over ego[25:00] Creating a culture where people feel valued[31:30] Gratitude for long-term relationships[36:00] Final reflections on leadership and heart[38:30] Thank you, sponsorsSpecial Thanks to Our SponsorsBuffalo Rock Pepsihttps://www.buffalorock.comHoliday Beach Mechanicalhttps://holidaybeachmechanical.comHue Salon & Boutiquehttps://www.huesalonandboutique.comCan’t Hide Prettyhttps://www.canthidepretty.comMinutes and Mileshttps://minutesandmiles.comJute & Palmhttps://www.juteandpalm.comBay Taxhttps://bay.taxAmor Boutiquehttps://amorboutiquepc.comLet’s Stay Connected! Leave us a review!Follow along @MyHappyAssLife on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode.🎙 Presented by ADF MediaBe sweet, y’all!

Growth doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from awareness, honesty, and the courage to try again differently. Today, I’m back with my friend Dan Hinz for a conversation that goes deeper into habits, health, mindset, and what it really looks like to invest in yourself over the long haul. We talk about systems versus goals, why daily habits matter more than big promises, and how psychology plays a bigger role in change than strategy ever will. Dan shares how coaching helped him identify blind spots, pivot careers, and create sustainable habits around work, health, and life. I also open up about what it means to be “happy” and still have hard days, and why doing the next right thing is often enough.Episode Highlights[01:30] Why systems beat goals every time[03:45] Budgeting, habits, and building long-term stability[05:30] Zone 2 training and redefining fitness success[08:00] Sugar, discipline, and knowing yourself[10:30] Psychology vs. strategy in personal growth[13:00] “Every action is a vote for who you want to become”[15:45] Pivoting careers without guilt[18:00] Getting back on track after setbacks[21:00] Finding what works for you, not trends[24:00] Mental health, low-energy days, and honesty[26:00] Managing overwhelm by doing the next right thing[28:30] Why coaching unlocks blind spots[31:00] Investing in yourself with courage and intention[33:00] Final encouragement and becoming who God designed you to beSpecial Thanks to Our SponsorsBuffalo Rock Pepsihttps://www.buffalorock.com/Holiday Beach Mechanicalhttps://www.holidaybeachmechanical.comCan’t Hide Prettyhttps://www.canthidepretty.comJute & Palmhttps://www.juteandpalm.comHue Salon & Boutiquehttps://www.huesalonandboutique.comShore House Furniturehttps://shorehousefurniture.comAmerican Home Shieldhttps://www.ahs.comLinks & Resources:Atomic Habits by James Clearhttps://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsOutlive by Dr. Peter Attiahttps://a.co/d/8cSv3wmSoundtracks by Jon Acuffhttps://jonacuff.com/soundtracksTony Robbins – Official Websitehttps://www.tonyrobbins.comLet’s Stay Connected!Follow along @MyHappyAssLife on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode.Presented by ADF MediaBe sweet, y’all!

As we step into 2026 together, I wanted to offer a gentle message straight from my heart. This episode is about courage. Not the loud, dramatic kind, but the quiet courage it takes to listen, to pause, and to trust the still small voice guiding us forward. I share why courage is my word for the year, how gratitude for this community and our sponsors has grounded me, and why staying aligned with God’s spirit matters more than ever.I talk about people-pleasing tendencies and being fully and authentically ME in every space. We explore the power of stillness, the beauty of grace as an ever-present companion, as well as the reminder that we don’t have to rush God’s timing. Episode Highlights[02:00] Choosing courage as the word for the year[03:00] Gratitude for sponsors and community support[04:30] Why spirit matters more than words[05:30] Lessons on unconditional love and grace[06:45] Listening for God in stillness, not chaos[08:00] The importance of not getting ahead of the spirit[09:30] Being the same person in life, business, and faith[11:00] Aligning values with sponsors and partnerships[12:00] Less dopamine, more oxytocin[13:30] Creating real connections in an AI-driven world[14:30] Dreaming courageously about workshops and speaking[16:00] Trusting your gifts, even when they don’t look traditional[18:00] Vision boards, obstacles, and bold growth goals[21:00] Grace as an ever-present companion[24:00] Affirmation Special Thanks to My Fabulously Sweet Sponsors!Buffalo Rock / Pepsiwww.buffalorock.com Can’t Hide Prettyhttps://www.canthidepretty.comHoliday Beach Mechanicalwww.holidaybeachmechanical.com Luckie’s Pine Strawhttps://luckiespinestraw.comJute & Palmhttps://www.juteandpalm.comHue Salon & Boutiquehttps://huesalonandboutique.comShore House Furniturehttps://shorehousefurniture.comAmerican Home Shield Warranty – Chris DicksonCall: (850) 568-5142https://www.ahs.comMinutes and Miles – Chicken Legs Running Apparelhttps://minutesandmiles.comLending Hand Mortgage – Kevin Kenersonhttps://lendinghandmortgage.comBay Tax – Brian Yormackhttps://bay.taxBeachy Beach Real Estatewww.beachybeach.com Want more encouragement between episodes?Visit My Happy Ass Life at www.myhappyasslife.com, where you can read my monthly Love Notes and stay connected to everything happening in this beautiful community.Let’s Stay Connected!Follow along @MyHappyAssLife on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode.🎙 Presented by ADF MediaBe sweet, y’all! 💛