Better Than Happy

When we share our testimonies at church we often say, "I know this church is true." We find great peace in knowing it's true. So when I teach people the CTFAR model they often want to put their religious beliefs in the circumstance line. The post Ep 166. What Is Truth? appeared first on Jody Moore.

The idea that we should get married, then try to meet one another's needs sounds like a nice one in theory, but in reality, it causes more problems and puts distance and resentment in homes and families. Today I'm breaking down the concept of meeting your own needs. I want to clarify what this means and why I believe this is what Heavenly Father wants for us. We'll touch on the Family Proclamation and I'll explain why this helps couples be closer and stronger than ever. The post Ep 165. Meeting Your Own Needs in Marriage appeared first on Jody Moore.

The clutter. The chaos. It's everywhere. You agree that having it organized would be life-changing and magical but it's so overwhelming. Allow me to introduce Shira Gill. Shira is not only a professional organizer, she's also a Certified Life Coach and today she's allowing us to steal some tips and tricks to allow you to get started tackling the toy bin, the pantry, your sock drawer, and even your closet. The post Ep 164. Organize Like A Pro with Shira Gill appeared first on Jody Moore.

Today I'm giving you a behind the scenes look at my business. If you've ever thought, "I wish I could sit with Jody and pick her brain," then today is your day. The post Ep 163. Behind the Scenes appeared first on Jody Moore.

Today I'm sharing a real coaching session with a real client. Listen in as Sara talks about her frustration with her children when they don't do what she asks them to do. This is a powerful session if you have kids and even if you don't. The post Ep 162. Jody Coaches Sara on Frustration With Her Kids appeared first on Jody Moore.

Today's episode is a special back to school message for your youth. Please help me share it with them and check it out yourself. You might be surprised at how much you'll learn. To grab a seat at Better Than Happy Live visit jodymoore.com/bthlive To register for Foundations of Marriage with Natalie Clay visit jodymoore.com/marriage The post Ep 161. To the Teenagers appeared first on Jody Moore.

Today I'm sharing some of my favorite thoughts with you. Feel free to grab any you like and work to find evidence for them in your life. As you choose intentionally what you want to believe, you'll find your life changing as well. The post Ep 160. Empowering Thoughts appeared first on Jody Moore.

I'm SOOOOO excited for you to get to hear the wisdom of my brilliant and hilarious sister Natalie Clay. Today Natalie and I talk though 6 tools we believe everyone who is getting married (or already married) needs to understand to have a joyful marriage and create healthy families. Don't miss this episode! The post Ep 159. DON'T GET MARRIED Until You Listen to This Episode w/Natalie Clay appeared first on Jody Moore.

Most people are searching for the answers to "how" to achieve the things they want to in life. They think if they can figure out how, then they will believe it is possible and then they will go for it. Today I want to teach you why this is backwards and how to let go. The post Ep 158. "How" is None of Your Business appeared first on Jody Moore.

This is a bonus episode to invite you to some free webinars I'll be teaching online live next week. To register for them head over to jodymoore.com/free The post Bonus Episode: Free Webinars appeared first on Jody Moore.

In our natural unsupervised state our brains want to focus on and try to change things outside of us. If this worked I would tell you to keep doing it but it mostly doesn't work. So today I want to teach you how to accept the things that happen that are outside of your control. The post Ep 157. Accepting and Questioning appeared first on Jody Moore.

Buckle your seat belts kids. I have a special treat for you today. If you've never listened to "Awesome with Alison" then I'm happy to get to introduce you to Alison Faulkner. And if you are already a fan, then I don't have to tell you how much fun she is to learn from. The post Ep 156. Authenticity with Alison Faulkner appeared first on Jody Moore.

My clients like to ask me if their feelings or behavior is normal given a certain situation. It's as though our brains want to be justified in some way. Today I want to talk to you about what is normal and I recommend that you question whether or not "normal" is going to create the life you truly want.Join me today as I dive into this topic including tons of examples. The post Ep 155. Beyond Normal appeared first on Jody Moore.

Are you a person of excellence? Or are you more of a 75% person? And what is the difference between excellence and perfectionism? These questions are answered on today's episode and I'll also be sharing with you why I'm committing today to be a person of excellence. Will you join me? The post Ep 154. Excellence appeared first on Jody Moore.

Play is an important part of your life. It not only is fun and feels good, but it impacts your emotional health as well. As kids we understand this but as we grow up we tend to allow the responsibility and pressure of being an adult get in the way of play. The post Ep 153. Let's Play appeared first on Jody Moore.

Pride is one of the greatest hazards to us in this lifetime. It's a concept that is often misunderstood and easy to neglect but something I think is powerful to take a closer look at today. I have found myself falling into the trap of pride in a few ways lately and today I'm sharing my experience with you as well as some thoughts on pride including how is it different from confidence? Join me today as we explore this important concept. The post Ep 152. Pride appeared first on Jody Moore.

Ever feel like your prayers aren't being answered? Well, it's not that you're doing anything wrong, but today I'm sharing some insight based on the tools I use as a Coach as well as examples from the Book of Mormon about how to pray in the most effective way. The post Ep 151. What to Pray For appeared first on Jody Moore.

What makes someone lovable? Is it the things they do or say? Is it how they feel about us? And what makes someone un-lovable? Is it that they aren't nice, don't like people or don't love us? The answer is no. What makes another person lovable is your decision to love them. Period. The post Ep 150. Loveability appeared first on Jody Moore.

Fear is a protective mechanism designed to aid in our survival. Today I want to teach you 5 things about fear to help minimize your fear of fear. Because showing up in your life may require some fear but with the tools I want to teach you today, you'll be better equipped to handle it. The post Ep 149. Fear appeared first on Jody Moore.

Today I'm teaching you about confusion, overwhelm and indecision. These are what I call indulgent emotions. Feeling them does not get you closer to clarity and focus. Instead it keeps you unconscious and stuck. They are a result of a mismanaged brain and while it may feel like they just happen to you, I have actionable tips to help you get out of confusion and on with solving problems and accomplishing your goals. Tune in and let's do this. The post Ep 148. Confusion appeared first on Jody Moore.

It's nearly Mother's Day. And if you're like many women I know you secretly hate this day. You try not to but it seems like your expectations are never met. You don't know why you're disappointed but you just are. Or perhaps you hate it because of the strained dynamic that exists between you and your mother and this day brings up all of it for you. Well I have good news for you. You can love Mother's Day and it's simpler than you ever imagined. The post Ep 147. Thoughts on Mother's Day appeared first on Jody Moore.

What do you want? Do you know? When I first began coaching LDS women I discovered that many of them didn't allow themselves to want. They felt like wanting might mean they were not grateful for what they had or that it was not keeping their priorities in check. Other times I work with clients who find the wanting to be painful because they don't believe they can have what they want. Today I am going to teach you why I believe that wanting, when done from abundance, is a virtue. The post Ep 146. Virtuous Wanting appeared first on Jody Moore.

I'm a Mormon. This is not a surprise to you I hope. But today I want to talk with you about why I'm a Mormon. I want you to decide why you believe whatever you believe because the why matters. Are you a Mormon because of the community? Is it because of a certain church leader? Is it because of Joseph Smith? Are you a Mormon by default or is it rooted in sound doctrine that makes your life better? Just something to consider. Tune in to learn how I answered this question for myself. The post Ep 145. I'm a Mormon appeared first on Jody Moore.

Today I'm teaching you the way to have deeper, more fulfilling friendships and how to show up when you meet new people in a way that feels confident and helps you attract your tribe. We're also talking about what to do when you don't get invited out and you're feeling hurt about that. The post Ep 144. Friendship appeared first on Jody Moore.

Whether you're setting big goals or just navigating the changes of life, learning to master skills will serve you well. Sure there are skills that are obvious like playing an instrument or a sport, but I want you to consider the skill of being uncomfortable, overcoming procrastination, and being more patient. The post Ep 143. 4 Stages of Skill Mastery appeared first on Jody Moore.

Crystal and Sean live an amazing life. They've been successful in their endeavors in blogging and Network Marketing and today they're sharing how they've created these results for themselves. But they are not amazing people because of their success. Instead, you'll hear as you listen to them, that their success has come because they first have chosen deliberately who they want to be. Listen up as they tell you their story. The post Ep 142. Blogging and MLM Success with Crystal and Sean Escobar appeared first on Jody Moore.

Forgiveness is a divine attribute. We are commanded to repent and seek His forgiveness and we are also commanded to forgive others. But only every time. But how? How do we know if we've been forgiven and what is Godly sorrow? Forgiveness is not something you do. It's a change in the way you think and feel about someone else. It's your opportunity to be a higher version of you. The post Ep 141. Forgiveness appeared first on Jody Moore.

When we have a challenge, most of us become focused on figuring out what to do. We share advice with one another about what to do and we search for the right action to solve the problem. But none of our action is as effective as it could be if we stop and align our intentions first. The post Ep 140. Intentionality appeared first on Jody Moore.

What is respect anyway? What qualities do we look for in someone that we respect? Today I'm walking you through a closer look at respect and then we take what we learn and apply it to self respect. In today's world of instant gratification and concentrated pleasure, erosion of self respect is a problem. The post Ep 139. Self Respect appeared first on Jody Moore.

Today I'm talking with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Tony Overbay about narcissism, depression and anxiety, and his advice to couples struggling in their marriages. Tony is so insightful and as you'll see, he never takes himself too seriously. Please enjoy this episode where we dive into these topics and more. The post Ep 138. Narcissism and More with Tony Overbay appeared first on Jody Moore.

Ever have a shame attack? Happens to us all from time to time, right? I had one this week. It was a great opportunity for me to practice what I preach. sharing my experience with you and giving you the steps to deal with a shame attack and come out stronger on the other side. The post Ep 137. Shame Attack appeared first on Jody Moore.

One of the most common things I hear from my clients who have businesses or side gigs is, "How do I get motivated to do what I need to do?" Of course this doesn't just apply to building a business, but today I'm sharing with you how to get out of overwhelm, indecision, stress, and doubt. The post Ep 136. Finding the Motivation to Rock Your Side Gig appeared first on Jody Moore.

Did you know there is something available that's better than happy? It's your most complete life and the most amazing experience available to you. Check out today's episode where I teach you all about this, clean pain versus dirty pain, and spill the beans about the changes happening her on the podcast. The post Bonus Episode. Better Than Happy appeared first on Jody Moore.

Fat adaptation is your body's natural metabolic state. It means that when you eat food, you store some of it on your body as fat to be used in case there is no food available. It mean that hunger is not an emergency. It's just a whisper that comes and goes. The post Ep 135. Fat Adaptation appeared first on Jody Moore.

The body is an amazing creation that provides an internal navigation system for helping us navigate what is useful and what is dangerous. It gives us physical clues (sensations) and emotional clues (emotions). Today I want to challenge you to really tap into what's going on and ask yourself whether it's a sensation or an emotion. The post Ep 134. Sensations and Emotions appeared first on Jody Moore.

I'm so grateful to sweet young Ellie for being willing to share her story today. Her experience with depression and anxiety has made her wise beyond her years. Check out today's episode as she shares her experience and some word of advice to anyone (especially your kids) who struggle with depression. The post Ep 133. Dealing with Depression as an 11-year-old with Ellie DaBell appeared first on Jody Moore.

If you have a child you want to help or motivate or change in some way… this episode is for you. First Ask yourself WHY you want to change them. It's always so we can feel better. This doesn't mean it's wrong or you should let go of it in every case but really be intentional. Then remember your child has agency. This means they are going to make some choices we don't like. The post Ep 132. How to Help Your Troubled Child appeared first on Jody Moore.

Spending time with my future self has made a huge difference in what I create in my life. What will you look like in the future? What will you think about and what will you have done? Your future self has so much wisdom and if you learn to ask her, she will help you with whatever you need right here and now. Your future self is also someone you are currently creating. Are you creating her intentionally or just allowing life to take you where it will? The post Ep 131. Your Future Self appeared first on Jody Moore.

Making a contribution in the world is an important part of a fulfilling life. Today I want to teach you more about how to find your zone of genius. It begins by finding fulfillment in whatever you do right now. Then to keep making progress to become the person you have the potential to become. The post Ep 130. Be Bold Pillars Part 5: Contribution appeared first on Jody Moore.

I love making money. Most people think that making money means sacrificing your time and effort and giving up part of yourself in exchange for money. The harder you work and more you sacrifice, the more money you can make. I believe different. The post Ep 129. Be Bold Pillars Part 4: Money appeared first on Jody Moore.

Confidence. It feels amazing and it makes you better at anything you're trying to do. Confidence is the solution to so many problems we create for ourselves from people pleasing to worry to relationship problems. We're spending some time today learning about the opposite of confidence, shame, and then I'm teaching you how to build confidence. The definition we'll use is knowing and embracing all the parts of yourself. The post Ep 128. Be Bold Pillars Part 3: Confidence appeared first on Jody Moore.

Today I'm teaching you about mental, emotional and physical health. It's a longer episode because this topic is so all encompassing but make sure you listen to the end where I teach you about how to utilize what we know about human nature and the brain to lose weight without relying on willpower. The post Ep 127. Be Bold Pillars Part 2: Mental, Emotional and Physical Health appeared first on Jody Moore.

This is the first of a 5 part series on the Be Bold Pillars. All of the tools I teach are centered around these 5 areas and focusing on these areas is the key to living an amazing life where you grow and thrive, reach your full potential and leave the world a better place. The post Ep 126. Be Bold Pillars Part 1: Mastering Relationships appeared first on Jody Moore.

I learned so much from reading Carol Dweck's book about a growth versus a fixed mindset that helped me really recognize a lot of fixed mindset early on in my daughter. On today's episode I'm teaching what Dweck has discovered through her research and how to talk to your kids in a way that fosters a growth mindset to set them up for confidence and fulfillment. But for the majority of this episode I'm interviewing my 10-year-0ld daughter Macy. The post Ep 125. Mindset and Special Guest Macy Moore appeared first on Jody Moore.

Our brains are really good at noticing what we don't want, what's not right, and what we need to stop doing. But the things we focus on are the things we give energy, attention and power to. So if you have a habit you are trying to change, try focusing on what you want to START doing instead of focusing on what you want to STOP doing. This is challenging to figure out in many cases which means it's no wonder we have a hard time changing course. The post Ep 124. Focus on Starting, Not on Stopping appeared first on Jody Moore.

I've learned so many things as I've built this business over the last few years and I want to share it with you to help you achieve the goals you are working towards. I've had so much help from mentors, support from family, and divine guidance that I can't take the credit for, but today I will be sharing the mindsets I have that I believe have allowed me to utilize all of it to help people and reach my goals. The post Ep 123. How I Grew My Business appeared first on Jody Moore.

Surprise! It's a Thanksgiving bonus episode to make sure you get exactly what you want for Christmas or any other time. Check it out and have an awesome holiday. The post Bonus Episode: How to Get Exactly What You Want For Christmas appeared first on Jody Moore.

I love it when you put a request out and people show up in droves to make it happen. I asked for your help getting Hank Smith on the podcast and you all pulled through. Thanks so much for helping make it happen. I love this conversation with Hank and I know you will too. The post Ep 122. Happiness with Hank Smith appeared first on Jody Moore.

Guilt and shame are not useful emotions and not necessary. Everything that happened in the past is exactly how it was supposed to happen. The decisions you made. The events you cherish and the ones you wish you could erase forever. All of it is right on track. In addition, making the best choice you can is important, but there is no wrong choice. You will make it right. The post Ep 121. Why Try? appeared first on Jody Moore.

Studies show that 100% of our kids will view pornography by age 18. On episode 111 I talked about some useful ways to think about porn when this happens or if you have a spouse who views it. Today we're continuing the conversation about this important and sensitive topic. I believe knowledge is power and the more we know about the effects of pornography and useful ways to interact with one another, the more we'll be able to show up as our best, most loving, most capable selves. The post Ep 120. Pornography Part II; Knowledge is Power with Brian Willoughby appeared first on Jody Moore.