Cultivate What Matters – Details, episodes & analysis

In today’s episode, we review the book No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler. So many of us here have reading goals, so we review a book together once a quarter to help us make progress on our reading goals, read together in community, and learn from great books. Through this book review, we explore the depths of Kate’s learnings as she discovers she has cancer. We review some of our favorite quotes, things we learned and will take away, and applications from this book with all of you. This book was a heavy one, but truly, it instilled what we know already to be true. We are living for a capital L legacy, and our days are numbered. So what we decide to cultivate matters deeply, so live your one beautiful and precious life today, friends. 

//Time Stamps//

00:00:  Welcome

00:34:  What Casey is loving 

01:19:  What Kelley is loving 

05:45:  Intro to the book this quarter 

09:55:  Our favorite takeaways from the book 

10:49:  What if the world no longer holds possibility? 

14:06:  Guilted into being grateful 

17:50:  I have this illusion I’m in control of my life

20:00:  The predicament of living  

22:24:  Your choices in this life matter 

29:25:  Overall book review 

29:50:  Closing thoughts 

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

– No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler 

– Kate Bowler on Annie Down’s podcast 

– Building a Resilient Life by Rebekah Lyons 

– Try Softer by Aundi Kolber   

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! You can also subscribe to our podcast monthly newsletter here! 

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

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— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

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In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey are in a slump and talk about how to navigate it. We discuss what it’s like when we have no momentum, are in a weird tough season, or aren’t seeing much progress on our goals. Been there? You too? Join us as we talk about the solemn reality of being in a slump and as we have some laughs along the way too. Slumps are a part of life and a part of goal setting, but there is so much to learn in these seasons together! 

//Time Stamps//

00:00:  Welcome

04:15:  What Kelley is loving

06:22:  What Casey is loving 

10:42:  When we get into it – are you in a slump too? 

11:50:  Name it & be resilient 

14:05:  Talk about it 

18:30:  Now time to move! 

22:19:  Easy & screen free tasks help 

27:00:  Lots of grace in this too 

30:56:  Closing thoughts  

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

– Pitbull’s Best Playlist 

– Carrie Underwood’s Hymns Album

– 10 Ways to Chase Down Joy 

– Try Softer book

– Building a Resilient Life by Rebekah Lyons 

– Erin Moore Fitness 

– Kitchen Cleaner (baking soda & essential oils and Castile soap)

– No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler 

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! You can also subscribe to our podcast monthly newsletter here! 

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter here and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, we take less than 30 seconds to wish you and yours a wonderful time with your family this Christmas. We’re so grateful for you all, and we wish you a Merry Christmas! 

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

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— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

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In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey recap 2023 together! Celebrating is so important to make sure we mark time, we don’t forget what matters, and that we continue to move forward on our goals. We share wins from other Cultivators, and you’ll want to hear these. Whether it’s big or small, we can all celebrate something we’ve grown in and made progress at this year. We challenge you to reflect on what you can celebrate from this year, even if it’s just 5 small things. There’s beauty in acknowledging how far we’ve come! 

//Time Stamps//

00:00:  Welcome

01:05:  What Casey is loving 

02:13:  What Kelley is loving

03:26:  We celebrate to mark time! 

05:36:  Celebrating looks different for everyone 

07:34:  Wins from our community  

13:02:  Our wins from this year 

15:07:  A challenge & final thoughts 

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

— Homemade Crusty Bread Recipe 

— Alabama Christmas Album 

— PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner

— PowerSheets Facebook Group

— Goal Setting Rewards That Aren’t Food or Money on the blog 

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey discuss the importance of traditions, especially around the holidays—research proves traditions are good for our health! Sharing some of their favorite stories, they also remember sweet memories together with their loved ones. You'll be inspired to start traditions with your friends and family, too. Grab a cup of coffee, write down some ideas, and take a trip down memory lane with us as we reflect on traditions!

//Time Stamps//

00:00:  Welcome

01:12:  What Casey is loving 

02:04:  What Kelley is loving 

05:54:  Let’s talk traditions

07:15:  What are traditions and why do them? 

09:17:  The science behind it 

10:48:  Sharing some of our traditions 

14:18:  Mrs. Right

17:08:  Traditions change over time

17:42:  Some new traditions to try

19:25:  Baby Jesus tradition  

21:26:  Final thoughts 

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

— Target’s Light Blue Dutch Oven

— Ninja with a Handle

— Kendra Scott x Target 

— PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner

— PowerSheets Facebook Group

— Mrs. Right Script (The Left/Right Game) 

— Christmas Traditions from the blog 

— Holiday Wildcard download 

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey review The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington. This book talks about how we’ve all been doing planning for our personal and professional lives wrong – we’ve got to stop thinking in 1 year periods and switch to 12 weeks. Shorter periods of time allow us to drive urgency to accomplish our goals, see results quicker, celebrate more often, execute on an effective plan, and steward our time WAY more strategically. We share our favorite nuggets, how we’d use it in our own lives, and how we’d rate it and recommend it to others. Thanks for listening to this quarter’s book review! 

//Time Stamps//

00:00:  Welcome

02:00:  What Casey is loving

04:09:  What Kelley is loving

07:42:  The premise of The 12 Week Year

10:54:  You have to measure the execution! 

11:50:  Our favorite nuggets 

12:00:  Commitments are different from interests. 

13:03:  A new take on weekly planning 

13:52:  Life is intentionally unbalanced 

15:21:  Accountability is ownership of your life.  

16:09:  How we’d apply & implement these learnings 

20:41:  How we’d rate the book  

21:13:  Greatness is made in the small moments. 

23:06:  85% execution is the secret! 

24:44:  Final thoughts  

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

— Macro Friendly Foods

— Lillie Eats and Tells

— Stabilo 68 Pen

— PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner 

— Blooms Pen Set

— PowerSheets Facebook Group 

— The 12 Week Year 

— The 4 Hour Workweek

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, we’re flipping the script and recommending our favorite small businesses in 15 minutes or so! We’re so grateful for these small businesses that have impacted our lives in sweet ways, and we want to champion them. We’re so grateful for all you do to support our small business as well! We’d love to have you shop with our friends and with us this Black Friday Cyber Monday weekend. 

//Time Stamps//

00:00:  Welcome

00:37:  What Kelley is loving  

02:21:  What Casey is loving 

05:59:  Diving into our fav small biz recs 

06:10:  Pippi Post - stationery & gifts 

06:54:  Persnickety Gifts - curated gifts 

07:43:  Anna Clayton Jewelry - everyday jewelry 

08:30:  Lake Pajamas - luxury pajamas 

10:13:  Red Land Cotton - American made goods 

11:30:  Macro Friendly Foods - easy, delicious, balanced meals 

13:15:  Educating Amy - educational kids toys 

14:32:  Tello & Rose - home decor, American made goods, and style tips 

15:29:  Final thoughts 

//Resources Mentioned in this Episode//

-Protein Cookie Dough Recipe 

- 1-3 scoops vanilla protein powder 

- ¼ cup of quick oats 

- 1 Tbsp of peanut butter 

- 1 Tbsp of chocolate chips 

- Stevia if needed

- Add as much water as needed for a thick consistency 

// Small Businesses Mentioned in this Episode //

-Lisa Leonard’s Nativity Set 

-Pippi Post

-Persnickety Gifts 

-Anna Clayton Jewelry

-Lake Pajamas 

-Red Land Cotton

-Macro Friendly Foods

-Educating Amy

-Tello & Rose 

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the podcast newsletter and receive intentional resources, recaps, and information shared on the podcast here! https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/podcast 

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the everyday realities of living in a broken world. Our minds can also become conformed to think negatively and reject any thankfulness. Packed with Scripture, we shed light on how we can change the lens we view life with because of Christ and what He did for us. With gratitude, it can change everything. With a couple of practical examples that are science backed, we hope you can begin practicing gratitude in your everyday life, not just during Thanksgiving. Know that we’re so grateful for you! 

//Time Stamps//

00:00:  Welcome & happy Thanksgiving! 

04:26:  What Casey is loving 

08:57:  What Kelley is loving 

10:34:  Do you decorate before or after Thanksgiving? 

12:23:  What we grieve in this life 

16:45:  May we savor today  

18:48:  It starts with our mindsets 

23:32:  A few ways to practice gratitude & the science & facts 

32:33:   Recap   

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

-The Built Bar 

-The Built Puff Bars 

-Candy Cane Bubble Bar from Lush

-Gratitude Prompts 

// Products Mentioned in this Episode //

-PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner

- PowerSheets Facebook Group 

-Gratitude Journal 

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the podcast newsletter and receive intentional resources, recaps, and information shared on the podcast here! https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/podcast 

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey sit down for coffee with one of our Goal School Premium members, Lisa Hartung, who shared her grief with us in this community last year. After watching her grieve for her mother and putting her grief into action in marathon training and community building, we had to have her share her compelling story with everyone. As a people lover fueled with purpose, she shares her story with such radiance that we hope will encourage and inspire you too. May these words encourage your heart if you’re grieving in this season, and may you know you don’t have to do it alone!

//Time Stamps//

00:00:  Welcome

01:27:  Intro to our guest – Lisa! 

02:08:  What Lisa is loving right now 

04:17:  What Casey is loving right now 

05:01:  What Kelley is loving right now

06:01:  Diving into community & purpose 

06:23:  Lisa’s backstory that started it all 

08:54:  How Lisa used PowerSheets to train 

10:43:  The day of the race 

14:31:  Grieving her mom  

19:56:  The guilt in grief and partnering with others   

22:11:  How to offer support in grief 

25:14:  An encouragement if you’re grieving 

26:38:  Resources that Lisa has 

29:30:  Final thoughts 

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

-The Home Edit 

-Project Purple 

-Kelley’s favorite Blistex chapstick 

-Lisa’s course and site 

-Lisa Hartung on Instagram 

// Products Mentioned in this Episode //

— PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner

— PowerSheets Facebook Group 

—Goal School Premium

—Habit Trackers 

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the podcast newsletter and receive intentional resources, recaps, and information shared on the podcast here! https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/podcast 

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey talk about what we’re all thinking right about this time of year. If it’s November and we only have 2 months left of this year, what do we do to accomplish our goals or do we just throw in the towel? We’re with you in this, and you’re not alone! We hope this episode helps you go from feeling paralyzed or shell shocked and at a standstill to feeling confident in your decisions to start, stop, or go slower on finishing up your goals for this year. In 3 simple steps, we give you an outline on how to approach whatever remains on your to-do list for the year. All in all, your progress isn’t dependent on the perfect time to do it, but it is dependent on the choice to do it. We’re so glad you’re here, and we hope this episode helps you navigate the last 2 months of 2023! 

//Time Stamps//

00:00:  Welcome

01:09:  What Casey is loving 

03:19:  What Kelley is loving

04:26:  Don’t we all become our moms?

06:22:  The end of the year is in sight

08:11:  Casey’s example of goals that aren’t complete yet 

10:16:  What is a hobby LOL 

12:40:  Kelley’s example of goals still left for this year 

12:43:  A Cultivator trying to learn how to retire 

14:36:  Time to pick up some goals we put down

15:44:  Be brave and don’t put it off

16:05:  You have time, so ask yourself these questions 

17:54:  Break it down….even more 

19:22:  Just do a smaller step and start now 

20:07:  Map it out for the rest of the year with 1-3 easy steps 

22:15:  Recap

23:39:  Final thoughts 

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

-Madewell Wide Leg Vintage Jeans

-Chico’s Flattering Tops 

-Chico’s Wide Leg Jeans

// Products Mentioned in this Episode //

— PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner

— PowerSheets Facebook Group 

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!