Better Than Happy

Join me on the podcast this week to discover what other people having agency really means, and how you can flip some of the negative thoughts you have about other people's actions. Our world would not be the same if people didn't have agency, so it's time we took a close look at it so we can use it in our favor, instead of thinking of ourselves as the victim of other people. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/216

Join me this week for an insight into what's going on in my brain when it comes to self-coaching and mind-management. I really wanted to get vulnerable with you guys this week so you can see that, even though I'm the one giving the answers, that doesn't mean all of the stuff I teach is not a problem for me as well. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/215

It's clear to me that, with all the modern conveniences we have at our fingertips these days, our intolerance for discomfort has dropped dramatically over the past couple of decades. Join me on the podcast this week for a frank discussion about anxiety, how it shows up for us, when we need to be concerned, and where there might be something we can do about it with a little self-coaching. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/214

Listen in this week as I provide insight as to where the work I do as a coach transcends into the scripture that I hold so dear as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. If you're facing what seem like unjust difficulty in your life, tune in for a little reminder that Heavenly Father has your back. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/213

Tune in this week to discover why I think we have a natural propensity to pull together, join forces, and make changes that help us move forward, personally and as a society. I'm sharing how you can intentionally evolve yourself to get what you want out of this life and be at ease with the discomfort of growth. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/212

Join us on the show this week as we discuss what contributes to people distancing themselves from the church and what they're really going through. You'll discover why questioning your faith is not the evil we sometimes consider it to be, and why, if somebody you love is going through a faith transformation or perceived crisis, that is not the end of their journey with Heavenly Father. Oftentimes, it's just the beginning, and there are things you can do to help them through. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/211

Join me on the podcast this week as I explain my stance on empathy, why it might not work exactly the way you think it does, but also why it's wonderful and an amazing part of being a human being. Some people might find this a touchy subject, but take a listen before you make up your mind. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/210

Join me on the podcast this week as I unpack an idea I've been sitting with for a while. Whatever "it" is to you – it could be marriage, children, a new car, a new job, a business of your own – I have 5 elements to consider that could be holding you back from going and getting "it" and how to overcome these hurdles. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/209

Tune in this week as I share how to take the pressure off of yourself in family gathering situations. I'm sharing how you can go from fearing the worst about how everyone else is going to enjoy themselves to simply having a great time yourself and appreciating your family for who they are, misbehavior and dysfunction included. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/208

Join me this week, whether you're engaged and looking for some insight into the sexual aspects of marriage, or you've been married for years and are struggling with your partner's level of desire and arousal, whether that's lower or higher than your own. What I have seen in my clients is that there are two people within the sexual dynamic of a marriage: the higher-desire partner and the lower-desire partner. I'm going to be addressing both sides of the story today and share what thoughts you can work on to look after yourself and your own needs, without making life any less comfortable for your spouse. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/207

Join me this week and discover how you can have fulfilling relationships without changing anything or anybody. Once you come to grips with appreciating the external things you have to encounter daily, then before you know it, your relationship with your life will be completely different. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/206

This week on the podcast, I'm talking about that space within us – the human void – and how it manifests in ourselves and the people in our lives. Tune in and discover how to know when you're feeling it, and what you can do to ease the burden for yourself and the people you love. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/205

Join me on this episode as I discuss the process of incorporating my work as a life coach into my beliefs as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Discover not only how I came to see the two as compatible, but also what made my father realize the importance of the work I'm doing, not only for me, but for everyone in my community. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/204

Tune into this week's episode to discover how you can make every goal you set for yourself so much easier by choosing to put your feelings first. Sure, you can try losing weight by running yourself into a body shape you can begin to think about loving, or pay off your debts so you can start to feel financially free. But if you could feel that financial freedom or love your body first, trust me, you will 10X your progress in everything you set your mind to. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/203

Join me on this episode as I explore the idea of choosing and creating your purpose. You'll discover how to explore the many things you could dedicate yourself to and how to choose one, or more, without listening to all the reasons your brain will provide for why it should be easier than this and you should quit now. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/202

Join me on the podcast this week as I share my talk from the BYU Woman's Conference and discuss some stories from my own life, with regards to my own obedience and that of others, which hopefully will reframe the way you consider your role in keeping the people in your life on the right track. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/201

Today my sister and fellow podcaster Natalie Clay joins me to talk about why all of our problems are, at their root, thought problems. We talk about why it's so tempting to think that our situation is the problem - rather than our thoughts about the situation - and how to start shifting away from this mindset. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/200

The River of Misery is that short but often difficult period of time where you're struggling the hardest with whatever change you're making. Join me today to learn all about the River of Misery and why it's one of the most essential experiences for personal growth. I'll describe the concept in detail and provide numerous examples of the River of Misery so you can start identifying it in your own life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/199

This episode is all about how you can achieve your impossible goals by envisioning your future self. But before that, I share seven of the biggest reasons why people don't achieve their goals and how you can avoid those pitfalls. Some of them are tricky, but if you try the future self exercise I walk you through, you can use your future self as a guide to becoming who you are meant to be and achieving all that you are meant to do. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/198

In this episode, I talk all about brain software and how it shapes your thoughts, feelings, and actions. I share some of the most common situations where the Something Is Wrong tape starts playing, and encourage you to practice building some distance between you and these thoughts. And I also discuss whether or not we should try to change this software or just try to work with it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/197

I'm digging into parenting and discipline on this episode and sharing a framework for teaching and leading your children. I talk about what we should focus on as parents, how rewards and consequences can affect behavior, and how to set expectations in your household. Discipline doesn't have to be complicated - it just has to be rooted in love. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/196

In this episode, I talk about some of the reasons why you might be uncomfortable giving your business the full attention it deserves. I also dive into the three buckets that make up your business and how you can fill them up. Filling up the buckets of strangers, acquaintances, and fans is essential if you want your business to generate profit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/195

I talk about the importance of witnessing your eating habits without judgment, feeling your feelings, and planning out what you're going to eat. I also discuss some of the emotional eating habits I've observed in myself as I've done this work and how I've come to love and accept my body exactly as it is. Losing weight shouldn't be about trying to conform to some external standard of how your body should look. It should be a vehicle for leveling-up your relationship with yourself and your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/194

Listen in as I share some stories about clients who have been seeking relief, what I recommended for them, and what I want you to think about when you're feeling negative emotions that make you want to seek relief. We'll also talk about dirty emotions versus clean emotions, locating your emotions in your body, and why joy is the ultimate form of relief. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/193

On this episode of the podcast, I'm walking through why every relationship we have exists entirely in our own mind. This is great news: it means that we are 100% in control of our relationships with other people. And that means we can choose to have compassion, curiosity, and love for other people, rather than worrying about whether or not they really like or approve of us. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/192

On last week's episode Brooke Castillo and I discussed religion and the response has been so overwhelming about how much you loved it. This week I share some additional thoughts based on 5 years of coaching members of The Church about how we sometimes, unconsciously use the very beliefs that can make our lives better, to hurt us. Tune in and gain some awareness to help prevent falling into these traps. To register for a free upcoming webinar with Jody CLICK HERE.

Today I am sharing with you a conversation I recently had with Brooke Castillo about religion. We discuss the difference between your relationship with God and your relationship with your religion, where God fits in the model and why our experience of God is so much stronger when we're suffering. Thanks to Brooke for her willingness to come on the show. I know you'll enjoy this episode. The post Ep 190. Jody Talks Religion with Brooke Castillo appeared first on Jody Moore.

Part of our ability to interact with one another in an appropriate way means we censor ourselves. This is healthy and I wouldn't want you to drop it. But sometimes we have an opportunity to be more honest with one another about what we think or feel. I wonder what would happen if we all started saying what we mean a little more and believing other people a little more as well. Tune in as I share some ideas about how this can deepen your connections with one another. The post Ep 189. What We Say and What We Mean appeared first on Jody Moore.

If you've listened to this podcast for long you know that I teach that your circumstance doesn't need to change for you to get the result you want in your life. I also teach that focusing on the circumstance is not the most effective way, but today, I want to talk to you about the irony of how circumstances sometimes do change once we do the work of not needing them to. Tune in to learn more and for tons of real life examples. If you want to come to a live call and get some free help from me, click HERE. Grab your ticket to Better Than Happy Live in Salt Lake City or Seattle click HERE. The post Ep 188. How to Change a Circumstance appeared first on Jody Moore.

One of the questions I get a lot is, "What is the difference between traditional therapy or counseling and coaching?" Today Natalie and I are tackling that question. We'll tell you what we love about therapy and why we think coaching is a better fit in many situations. Tune in as we discuss the challenges of marriage, how a coach helps you through it, and why we believe not all marriages should last forever. Sign up for a free consultation with Natalie The post Ep 187. Couples Counseling vs. Couples Coaching with Natalie Clay appeared first on Jody Moore.

Today I'm answering questions sent in by you, my listeners. I'll be answering the following questions: How do I teach this to my kids? What do I do if people think I'm the difficult one in the family? How do you learn to hold yourself accountable and follow through? Where is the line between though work and changing up something that isn't serving you in your life? What advice would you give to a classroom of 11 and 12-year-olds? How do I find my passion and purpose after being a stay-at-home mom for a long time? How do I slow down my thoughts enough to stop yelling at my kids? How can I stop being annoyed at my husband when he plays video games?" You'll also hear why I'm not a fan of love languages. Thanks to everyone who sent in a question for today's episode. CLICK HERE to access my free course "How to Stop Yelling At Your Kids." SIGN UP HERE for Ask Jody Anything to learn how to solve any problem in your life and to learn about how to get more help from me. The post Ep 186. Since You Asked… appeared first on Jody Moore.

Is there such a thing as right and wrong? Yes. And no. Today I'm talking about this concept with regards to decisions you make to help you be more confident and timely in your decision making. Indecision is a dream killer. Don't fall for that. We'll also talk about right and wrong with regards to your past, and to the decisions people in your life may be making that your brain keeps telling you they shouldn't be. CLICK HERE to ask me a question. CLICK HERE to read the full document The Family: A Proclamation to the World The post Ep 185. Right and Wrong appeared first on Jody Moore.

I love to sleep. I could be a professional napper. But sometimes I just don't get as much as I wish I could. Sometimes it's the kids in my bed or my brain running wild in the night. The post Ep 184. When You Didn't Get Enough Sleep appeared first on Jody Moore.

Today I have a fantastic treat for you. Natalie and I sat down with our daughters (ages 9, 10 and 11) to talk about emotions, thoughts, friends, advice for parents and what's so great about being a kid today. You'll hear about the tools Natalie and I teach which our girls understand, and the parts […] The post Ep 183. Wisdom From My Girls appeared first on Jody Moore.

Sometimes we have thoughts that we know are negative. We may not be able to change them but it's easy to identify them as problem thoughts. Then, other times, we have thoughts that sound useful. They feel necessary. They sound pretty or righteous or feel very justified and reasonable. Maybe other people offer them to […] The post Ep 182. Sneaky Little Thoughts appeared first on Jody Moore.

After achieving some mind-blowing goals in 2018 I decided to take a look at the 4-step process that got me there so I can utilize it again in 2019. Today I'm sharing that process with you to keep in mind as you set your goals. My most favorite part of achieving a goal is the […] The post Ep 181. Faith and Magic appeared first on Jody Moore.

Today's episode is the third and final segment of Better Than Happy Live. If you've been listening to this series you've heard just a tiny bit of what I cover at this full day workshop style event, but I hope it gives you a deeper look into how applying these tools in your life literally […] The post Ep 180. Better Than Happy Live Part 3 appeared first on Jody Moore.

Today I'm bringing you a second segment from Better Than Happy Live. Listen in as I coach real people with real issues and we apply the tools you've heard here on the podcast. Before the live segment I'm sharing with you some perspective on the perfect Christmas. The post Ep 179. The Perfect Christmas and Live Part 2 appeared first on Jody Moore.

This is Part 1 of a series of segments from the live podcast event I did last fall. We spent a full day together diving into this work deeper, coaching to gain real life perspective, and getting to know one another. It was amazing. The post Ep 178. Podcast Live Part 1 appeared first on Jody Moore.

December is the time of year when everyone starts talking about being so busy. The rush of the holiday, the endless to-do list and the expectations everyone seems to have can give you the opportunity to fall for this trick your brain plays. But busyness is not about what's going on outside of you. The post Ep 177. Busyness appeared first on Jody Moore.

Today I'm sharing something I've discovered about myself in my own self coaching and as I've stopped snacking. Transitions are uncomfortable. I'm sharing my own personal story of struggling with major transitions in my past, but I'm also sharing what I have discovered that has been so mind blowing for me... The post Ep 176. Transitions appeared first on Jody Moore.

The tools you're learning are changing things for you, so naturally you want to share it with others. I hear from listeners and my clients that they are trying to explain it and sometimes the people in their lives aren't open to it. The post Ep 175. How to Teach Others About Thought Work appeared first on Jody Moore.

Gossip is something that most of us agree we don't want to participate in, but there is something about it that is exciting and compelling to our brains. Today we're taking a look at why it's so tempting, what the negative effect of it is in our lives, and I'm giving you a three-step process... The post Ep 174. Gossip appeared first on Jody Moore.

On your wedding day, as you leave the temple hand in hand, nobody expects that one person will stop believing in the gospel and choose to leave the church one day, but sometimes it happens. Like most other parts of marriage, this requires some effort to navigate... The post Ep 173. A Thriving Mixed-Faith Marriage with Matt and Lindsay Kjar appeared first on Jody Moore.

We live in a world full of options and everyone wants our time and attention. While having so many options is an amazing part of an advanced world, it also leads to decision fatigue for many. Today I'm going to talk to you about editing your life and making decisions ahead of time. The post Ep 172. Editing Your Life appeared first on Jody Moore.

Ever notice how painful it is to be wrong? Today we're exploring why the brain has such an aversion to it, and some of the un-necessary problems we create for ourselves as a result. Of course we'll address how to re-direct your brain and the benefits of doing so as you pursue your goals. The post Ep 171. Being Wrong appeared first on Jody Moore.

Today I want to give you an in-depth lesson in the concept of buffering. Buffers can include everything from drugs, alcohol and pornography to overeating, shopping or video games. You'll know it's a buffer if it has a net negative effect in your life. This episode is one of my most powerful. The post Ep 170. Changing A Bad Habit appeared first on Jody Moore.

Our brains are very good at negativity. It's a natural survival mechanism. But today I want to talk to you about judgement, fear, worry and self-loathing. These are the most common forms of negativity and in many ways they create un-necessary problems and suffering for us. The post Ep 169. Negativity In Disguise appeared first on Jody Moore.

Lately I've been doing a lot of reading up on accessing your own creativity and today I want to share some of my biggest take aways. I'm sharing teachings from Stephen Pressfield, Austin Kleon and Elizabeth Gilbert. Tune in as I teach you why you don't need to be original. The post Ep 168. Accessing Creativity appeared first on Jody Moore.

How do you know if you're a good mom or a good dad? Is it if your kids are happy? They are obedient and get good grades? Is it based on how they turn out? Is it based on whether or not the like the way you raised them? Or is it none of those? The post Ep 167. Successful Parenting appeared first on Jody Moore.