Operation Be: The Podcast

In this episode of Operation: Be, I sit down with my friend Ashley Maland for a conversation that felt both deeply personal and incredibly timely. We talk about self-worth, healing, identity, mindset, and what it means to keep moving forward when life doesn't go according to plan. Ashley shares the powerful belief she's finally embraced—that she's worthy of love, success, and belonging exactly as she is right now—and we explore how that one shift can change everything. If you've been navigating a hard season, questioning your path, or simply trying to become more aligned with who you're meant to be, I think this conversation will resonate with you. Remember: You don't have to become someone else to create a beautiful life. You just have to give yourself permission to believe that it's possible. Thanks for being here. ❤️ 🎧 Tune in and accept that you’re enough just the way you are. 00:00 – Welcome to Operation: Be 00:35 – Introducing Ashley Maland 02:14 – What Ashley believes now that she didn't believe two years ago 03:20 – Rewriting negative self-talk and learning self-worth 05:28 – The power of belief and changing your personal narrative 07:54 – Do we really have to suffer to succeed? 10:10 – Navigating hard seasons while staying grateful 11:16 – Finding meaning in life's challenges 14:35 – Jamie's "eyes on the road" analogy for staying present 17:39 – Jamie reflects on buying her company and the lessons that followed 20:14 – Using content and podcasting to create meaningful conversations 22:52 – Why Ashley sees a growing shift toward love and connection 24:20 – Living life instead of endlessly processing it 25:04 – Practical ways to move through difficult emotions 27:28 – Breaking free from familiar patterns of pain 29:08 – Trusting yourself by keeping promises to yourself 31:01 – Why clarity about who you want to become changes everything 32:24 – Dreaming bigger and creating impact that lasts 33:29 – Ego, purpose, and building a meaningful life 35:50 – Wealth, abundance, and using success to serve others 38:39 – Why comparison is a trap and there's room for everyone 41:08 – The secret to success: Don't quit 42:23 – Learning to enjoy the process, not just the destination 43:56 – Ashley's message to anyone who feels stuck or behind 46:00 – Saying "yes" before you feel ready 47:20 – Final thoughts and takeaways Connect with Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/ashleymaland/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ashley.taylor.maland.2025/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleytaylormaland The Operation BE show is proudly brought to you by: Premium Kitchen and Bath Located at 1666 Larkin WIlliams Road in Fenton. https://premiumkb.com/cabinet-wholesa... / premiumkbstl / premiumkbstl And Spas & More STL Located at 12957 Gravois Road in Sunset Hills. Stop by their showroom to try any of their Master Spas products! http://www.spasandmorestl.com / spasandmore / spasandmorestl Supported by Trueline Media Group Located at 1523 Fenpark Drive in Fenton. We are your one stop for all show needs. Visit www.truelinemediagroup.com to learn more. Link to Subscribe 🎥 / @jamiethurber Follow me on socials ♥️ ✨Instagram - www.instagram.com/jamie.thurber ✨Facebook - www.facebook.com/jamiethurber.biz ✨Website - www.jamiethurber.com

Let’s clear something up… You’re not overwhelmed.You’re overextended. In this episode of Operation Be, I’m breaking down the difference, and why it matters more than you think. Because what feels like anxiety…chaos…even excitement sometimes?Is often just you trying to do more than your time and capacity can actually hold. We’re getting into how to spot overextension before it turns into burnout, why slowing down is the fastest way to get back in control, and the real reason your schedule feels impossible (hint: you’re not accounting for life in between). Trust me…getting back on track doesn’t happen overnight.It happens when you recalibrate with intention. 🎧 Tune in now and learn how to stop spinning…and start moving forward again. 00:45 Overwhelm vs Overextended 02:05 Anxiety or Excitement Check 04:07 Robot Coaching and Reality 04:58 Build Capacity and Boundaries 06:28 Time Blocking and Drive Time 10:14 Saying No and Limits 13:56 Disruptions and Three Anchors 17:15 Wrap Up and Support Email me! me@jamiethurber.com Please like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode and tag us with @jamie.thurber on Instagram or Jamie Thurber on Facebook. #OperationBe Want to connect with me on social media? www.instagram.com/jamie.thurber www.facebook.com/jamiethurber.biz www.jamiethurber.com https://www.youtube.com/@JamieThurber If you’re interested in getting the exclusive content I put out on the newsletter, sign up here: https://jamiethurber.com/newsletter Join my community and let’s take this conversation even deeper! Operation Be: The Podcast is where I teach personalized lessons on intentional living & creating a lifestyle by design. www.operationbe.com The Operation BE show is proudly brought to you by: Premium Kitchen and Bath Located at 1666 Larkin Williams Road in Fenton. https://premiumkb.com/cabinet-wholesaler/ https://www.facebook.com/premiumkbstl https://www.instagram.com/premiumkbstl/ And Spas & More STL Located at 12957 Gravois Road in Sunset Hills. Stop by their showroom to try any of their Master Spas products! http://www.spasandmorestl.com https://www.facebook.com/SpasandMore https://www.instagram.com/spasandmorestl/ Supported by Trueline Media Group Located at 1523 Fenpark Drive in Fenton. We are your one stop for all show needs. Visit www.truelinemediagroup.com to learn more.

In this short solo episode, I wanted to build on my recent conversation with former NHL enforcer Kelly Chase—reflecting on the powerful lessons hidden inside resilience, mindset, and purpose. From facing life-changing challenges to showing up with grit and grace every single day, this episode was all about what it really takes to live with intention. I want to share how mindset shifts can help you find clarity, create freedom, and stay in alignment without burning out. There is so much to explore…the value of storytelling, the power of learning through experience, and the daily practice of showing up—especially when it’s hard. If you’ve ever needed a reminder that strength isn’t just about pushing harder—but about staying grounded in who you are—this one’s for you. 🎧 Tune in now and learn how to build a mindset that won’t quit. 00:30 Recap of Last Episode with Kelly Chase 01:35 The Power of Personal Stories 03:19 Mindset and Determination Mentioned in this episode: The Fight After the Fight: A Story of Grit & Growth | Ep 103 with Kelly Chase https://youtu.be/DpwCK8m8wuQ Please like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode and tag us with @jamie.thurber on Instagram or Jamie Thurber on Facebook. #OperationBe Want to connect with me on social media? www.instagram.com/jamie.thurber www.facebook.com/jamiethurber.biz www.jamiethurber.com https://www.youtube.com/@JamieThurber If you’re interested in getting the exclusive content I put out on the newsletter, sign up here: https://jamiethurber.com/newsletter Join my community and let’s take this conversation even deeper! Operation Be: The Podcast is where I teach personalized lessons on intentional living & creating a lifestyle by design. www.operationbe.com

In this episode of Operation Be, I’m diving into something that might ruffle a few feathers — unlearning the rules. This conversation was sparked by a moment that stopped me in my tracks and made me ask, “Wait…who decided this was how it’s supposed to be?” From money to relationships to the invisible “shoulds” we’ve all been handed, I’m sharing my personal journey of realizing that most of the rules we live by weren’t even written by us. Somewhere along the way, we absorbed them — from family, society, or fear — and called it normal. But here’s the truth: you get to write your own rulebook. In this episode, I’ll challenge you to look at what beliefs you’ve been carrying that don’t actually serve the life you want. We’ll talk about how to recognize them, release them, and replace them with new standards that feel like you. 💭 Reflection prompt: Identify one inherited belief or “rule” in your life that no longer feels right—and decide what it would look like if you rewrote it on your own terms? It’s time to stop living by someone else’s blueprint. Let’s unlearn, realign, and build a life that fits. 🎧 Tune in now — your freedom might start right here. 00:46 Unlearning the Rules 03:25 Diversity and Perspective Shifts 06:52 Money Mindset Transformation 10:54 Questioning Assumptions and Self-Growth 17:06 Personal Life and Relationships 22:58 Conclusion and Prompt Mentioned in this episode: You're Allowed to Want More - and Here's Why | Ep 101 https://youtu.be/JcbHdC2O3gY Says F*cking Who Gear: https://homesweetdefiance.com/products/says-who-womens-short-sleeve-t-shirt?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=d3a92bbd8&pr_rec_pid=7203248046142&pr_ref_pid=7203257778238&pr_seq=uniform Please like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode and tag us with @jamie.thurber on Instagram or Jamie Thurber on Facebook. #OperationBe Want to connect with me on social media? www.instagram.com/jamie.thurber www.facebook.com/jamiethurber.biz www.jamiethurber.com https://www.youtube.com/@JamieThurber If you’re interested in getting the exclusive content I put out on the newsletter, sign up here: https://jamiethurber.com/newsletter Join my community and let’s take this conversation even deeper! Operation Be: The Podcast is where I teach personalized lessons on intentional living & creating a lifestyle by design. www.operationbe.com #operationbe #bethechange #intentionalliving #invisibleillness #polyvagaltheory #partswork #operationdo #getshitdone #healingjourney #unbusy #slowdown #awareness #youfirst #selfawareness #chronicillness #hyperproductive #breaktherules

100 episodes. Wow. I can hardly believe it. In this very special milestone episode of Operation Be, I sit down with my best friend, Kathryn, to reflect on the evolution — both personally and professionally — that’s brought us here. We dive into what it really means to live with intention and authenticity, the lessons that come from falling and getting back up again, and how growth often looks nothing like we imagined (but ends up being exactly what we needed). Kathryn also shares the inspiration behind her new women’s group, Connection to Soul: A Return to Self — a space dedicated to helping women reconnect with who they truly are beneath the noise. This one’s raw, honest, and full of heart. It’s a celebration of how far we’ve come and a reminder that we’re always evolving. 💫 Tune in and grow with us — it’s only up from here. 🎧 00:25 Celebrating 100 Episodes 02:14 Navigating Multiple Roles and Businesses 04:42 The Struggle with Niching Down 08:23 Embracing Authenticity in Business 12:05 Challenging Conventional Wisdom 14:12 The Importance of Support and Adaptability 16:45 The Evolution of Content and Authenticity 21:18 Overcoming Self-Abandonment and Finding Freedom 28:25 Integrity and Personal Growth 33:18 The Birth of 'Connection to Soul' 40:36 Rediscovering Self and Simplifying Life 43:06 The Transition from Operation Do to Operation BE 48:56 Reflections and Future Conversations Connect with Kathryn: https://go.connectiontosoul.com/optin https://www.influencedigitalmedia.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kat.tague https://www.instagram.com/kat_tague/ Please like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode and tag us with @jamie.thurber on Instagram or Jamie Thurber on Facebook. #OperationBe Want to connect with me on social media? www.instagram.com/jamie.thurber www.facebook.com/jamiethurber.biz www.jamiethurber.com https://www.youtube.com/@JamieThurber If you’re interested in getting the exclusive content I put out on the newsletter, sign up here: https://jamiethurber.com/newsletter Join my community and let’s take this conversation even deeper! Operation Be: The Podcast is where I teach personalized lessons on intentional living & creating a lifestyle by design. https://operationbe.com #operationbe #bethechange #intentionalliving #invisibleillness #polyvagaltheory #partswork #operationdo #getshitdone #healingjourney #unbusy #slowdown #awareness #youfirst #selfawareness #chronicillness #healfromwithin #wellnessjourney

What does it really look like to run a business, care for your family, and still show up for yourself while living with chronic illness? In this episode of Operation Be, I sit down with the amazing Angie Hess, Vice President & General Manager of Spas and More in St. Louis, who opens up about her journey of navigating fibromyalgia and other conditions while building a thriving life and career. She shares what it was like navigating the path to a diagnosis, the daily reality of managing conditions like fibromyalgia, and the mindset shifts that help her keep moving forward with grace and positivity. We also dive into the role of wellness—everything from setting boundaries to prioritizing mental health—and even how tools like swim spas and hot tubs can support both physical and emotional healing. This conversation is packed with honesty, resilience, and encouragement. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance real life with real challenges, Angie’s story is a reminder that it is possible—and that you’re not alone. Tune in today! 🎧 00:33 Meet Angie Hess: A Multifaceted Life 01:26 The Journey with Chronic Illness 03:12 Finding Balance and Self-Care 06:15 The Role of Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes 15:33 Setting Boundaries and Mental Health 20:10 Understanding Enmeshment and Personal Growth 23:16 About Spas and More 23:58 Health Benefits of Spa Products 28:45 Michael Phelps and Master Spa Collaboration 35:07 Twilight Series for Lupus Patients 38:00 Choosing the Right Spa 40:23 Daily Mindset and Wellness Tips Connect with Angi: http://www.spasandmorestl.com https://www.facebook.com/angichess https://www.instagram.com/angichess/ Please like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode and tag us with @jamie.thurber on Instagram or Jamie Thurber on Facebook. #OperationBe Want to connect with me on social media? www.instagram.com/jamie.thurber www.facebook.com/jamiethurber.biz www.jamiethurber.com https://www.youtube.com/@JamieThurber If you’re interested in getting the exclusive content I put out on the newsletter, sign up here: https://jamiethurber.com/newsletter Join my community and let’s take this conversation even deeper! Operation Be: The Podcast is where I teach personalized lessons on intentional living & creating a lifestyle by design. https://operationbe.com #operationbe #bethechange #intentionalliving #invisibleillness #polyvagaltheory #partswork #operationdo #getshitdone #healingjourney #unbusy #slowdown #awareness #youfirst #selfawareness #chronicillness #healfromwithin #wellnessjourney

Welcome back to Operation Be! This episode is a really special one for me because I get to introduce you to someone who has had a massive impact on my own journey—Amber Kerby. Amber is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of Non-Ordinary Therapy, and she’s been walking beside me for over seven years now. We dive into what therapy really looks like when you’re willing to go all in. From Internal Family Systems (IFS) to ketamine-assisted therapy, and most importantly—the power of integration and self-compassion—this conversation pulls back the curtain on what true healing actually requires. I share pieces of my own story here, how working with Amber has shaped the way I see myself, the way I set boundaries, and how I choose to show up every day. This isn’t about surface-level fixes. It’s about doing the deeper work that makes lasting change possible. If you’ve ever been curious about non-traditional therapy, wondered what it looks like to process emotions in real time, or needed a reminder that you’re not alone in the mess of figuring yourself out—this one’s for you. ✨Tune in, and let this conversation meet you exactly where you are. 0:00 – 2:45: Intro & Guest Welcome 2:46 – 6:30: Amber’s Non-Ordinary Therapy Approach 6:31 – 12:00: First Impressions & The “Feeling Cards” Breakthrough 12:01 – 16:00: Finding the Right Therapist 16:01 – 20:30: Pruning Relationships & Choosing What to Re-Engage In 20:31 – 25:00: Presence & Slowing Down 25:01 – 31:00: No Bad Parts & The Wisdom of the Inner Critic 31:01 – 36:00: Integration & Psychedelic Therapy 36:01 – 41:00: Doing the Work vs. Checking the Box 41:01 – 45:00: Grief, Anger, & Permission to Feel 45:01 – 48:00: Worth, Productivity & Self-Compassion 48:01 – 50:00: Amber’s Practice: Microdosing Mindfulness Connect with Amber: https://www.facebook.com/nonordinary.therapy https://www.instagram.com/nonordinary.therapy/ https://www.amberkerby.com/ Please like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode and tag us with @jamie.thurber on Instagram or Jamie Thurber on Facebook. #OperationBe Want to connect with me on social media? www.instagram.com/jamie.thurber www.facebook.com/jamiethurber.biz www.jamiethurber.com https://www.youtube.com/@JamieThurber If you’re interested in getting the exclusive content I put out on the newsletter, sign up here: https://jamiethurber.com/newsletter Join my community and let’s take this conversation even deeper! Operation Be: The Podcast is where I teach personalized lessons on intentional living & creating a lifestyle by design. https://operationbe.com #operationbe #bethechange #intentionalliving #invisibleillness #polyvagaltheory #partswork #operationdo #getshitdone #healingjourney #unbusy #slowdown #awareness #youfirst #selfawareness #chronicillness #healfromwithin #therapyforlife

Hey friends—this one’s for my fellow overachievers, the ones who wear “productive” like a badge of honor…even when you’re running on fumes. In this episode of Operation Be, I’m getting real about what happens when hyper-productivity becomes your coping mechanism. I’m sharing pieces of my own journey—how I went from constantly pushing to learning how to listen when my body says “enough.” We’ll talk about how to recognize the signals your mind and body are sending, why slowing down isn’t failure, and what it actually looks like to build a sustainable pace. I’ll also give you some real, practical tips for managing your to-do list without bulldozing your well-being in the process. This episode is about reclaiming your energy, your presence, and your peace—because burnout isn’t the vibe, and rest is not a reward. Let’s shift the way we show up for ourselves, one honest conversation at a time. 🎧 Tune in now. This one is a game changer. 00:35 The Dangers of Hyper Productivity 03:12 Personal Story: Avoiding Burnout 05:09 Recognizing and Managing Stress 06:27 Commitment to Self-Care 08:59 Practical Tips for Staying Present 13:55 Using Tools to Stay Organized 16:45 The Importance of Being Present Mentioned in this episode - Asana Time Management Software: www.asana.com Please like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode and tag us with @jamie.thurber on Instagram or Jamie Thurber on Facebook. #OperationBe Want to connect with me on social media? www.instagram.com/jamie.thurber www.facebook.com/jamiethurber.biz www.jamiethurber.com https://www.youtube.com/@JamieThurber If you’re interested in getting the exclusive content I put out on the newsletter, sign up here: https://jamiethurber.com/newsletter Join my community and let’s take this conversation even deeper! Operation Be: The Podcast is where I teach personalized lessons on intentional living & creating a lifestyle by design. www.operationbe.com #operationbe #bethechange #intentionalliving #invisibleillness #polyvagaltheory #partswork #operationdo #getshitdone #healingjourney #unbusy #slowdown #awareness #youfirst #selfawareness #chronicillness #hyperproductive