Episodes

  • Small Actions - Large Impacts

    Small Actions - Large Impacts
    Oct 11 2024
    Welcome back to a solo episode of The Welcome to my Tent Podcast. We are diving into the world of small habits and how they can lead to big changes Spoiler alert: It's not about building a rocket ship, but it might involve some Legos. Sarah kicks things off by explaining why mindset shifts can be trickier to notice than physical changes. For example, it's easier to feel sore muscles than to spot mindset shifts with your routines. The episode wraps up with a reminder that personal development doesn't always need to be a four-hour daily routine (because who has time for that?). Sometimes, it's about celebrating the small, unsexy moments – like making an egg sandwich when you'd rather be scrolling through food delivery apps. Sarah emphasizes the importance of consistency and trust-building in developing habits. It is a powerhouse combo to fuel you towards meaningful change. She encourages listeners to recognize the value of those five-minute actions that add up over time. Sarah signs off by sharing her experience of solo parenting for the week, proving that even when life throws some chaos, small habits can keep you on track. We will see you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Saddle Up! Social Media is a Rodeo -- with Jera Bean

    Saddle Up! Social Media is a Rodeo -- with Jera Bean
    Oct 4 2024
    Today on The Welcome to my Tent podcast, we're diving into the wild world of social media with the one and only Jera Bean. Jera is a social media strategist who's been through her fair share of platform changes, iterations of her brand, and experiences on the internet. Jera takes us on a journey through her evolution from 2015 to present day, ranging from fitness influencer to social media guru. Remember when Instagram was just sepia-toned hot dogs photos at baseball games? Yeah, those were simpler times. We chat about the struggles of authenticity in a world where your followers can simultaneously praise you for being genuine and accuse you of being a “fake” at the same time. We discuss the importance of knowing it’s okay to NOT please everyone, and why staying true to yourself is king. Jera drops some knowledge bombs about content creation, including her "content pillar trifecta" - expertise, business, and secret sauce. She dishes on her unique framework to help you show up on social confidently and as yourself. We dive into the world of video editing with Jera's "Video Editing Rodeo" course. She chats on why she created this, what the course entails, and how it is helping people find confidence in editing content for social. Jera shares her thoughts on embracing imperfection in content creation. It's time to get comfortable with "C-level" content, folks. We wrap up with a discussion on the ever-changing social media landscape. Spoiler alert: The algorithm isn't out to get you personally. So, saddle up and give this episode a listen. Jera is a wealth of knowledge in the social media space, and she wants to share that with you all! Find Jera on Instagram HERE Find Jera on TikTok HERE Get The Video Editing Rodeo HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • If You Feel Uncomfortable, You're Doing it Right -- Solo with Sarah Johnston

    If You Feel Uncomfortable, You're Doing it Right -- Solo with Sarah Johnston
    Sep 27 2024
    In this episode, our host dives into the murky waters of change. As we transition from summer to fall (or in Phoenix, from "hot" to "slightly less hot"), she explores why change can feel overwhelming, scary, and intimidating. Sarah talks about the F-word – no, not that one, the other one: Failure. She explains why labeling setbacks as failures is hindering your progress. Instead, she encourages us to view these moments as feedback, turning our "oops" into "ooh, interesting!" The episode dives into the long-term vs. short-term mindset, reminding us that personal growth isn't a quick fix (sorry). It takes time, patience, and a lot of introspection. Our host shares some nuggets of wisdom from her therapy sessions, including the counterintuitive idea that feeling uncomfortable means you're doing it right. Which seems unfair, but whatever. Finally, she leaves us with a party analogy that'll make you rethink how you deal with uncomfortable feelings. Spoiler alert: it doesn't involve hiding behind the potted plants all night. This episode offers a fresh perspective on embracing the chaos of personal development. Buckle up, drop some f-bombs, and let’s get to changing! Thanks for listening! To follow along, please find me on instagram HERE, my personal website HERE, or my TikTik HERE. Music for "Welcome to my Tent" by Rick Sniegowski Graphics for "Welcome to my Tent" by Sam Sniegowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • All Things Sam and Leo with Dara Erck -- Mental Health, Business, Motherhood and More

    All Things Sam and Leo with Dara Erck -- Mental Health, Business, Motherhood and More
    Sep 13 2024
    In this episode, Sarah Johnston interviews Dara Erck, the founder of Sam and Leo, a company creating clean teen products with a focus on mental health. What do we chat about? Dara's previous career in global healthTransition to entrepreneurship during the pandemic Identifying a gap in the market for clean teen products. The Incredible Suite of Products at Sam and Leo Focus on clean, teen-friendly vitamins and supplements Addressing mental health needs Product line includes energy, sleep, immunity, and eye health gummies. Challenges of educating consumers about a new product category. Dara’s Entrepreneurial Journey Challenges of creating a new product category Navigating manufacturing and distribution. The Mental Health Focus of the Business Importance of supporting rather than "fixing" mental health issues Incorporating mental health awareness into product mission. Importance of school environment and movement for mental well-being Business Insights from Launching Sam and Leo Unique challenges of the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry Importance of community and collaboration in entrepreneurship. The Future Vision for Sam and Leo Expanding product line to include more mental health support Building a platform for parent and teen education. Join us for a fun conversation about business, motherhood, and being an entrepreneur! Visit the Sam and Leo Website HERE Find Dara and Sam and Leo on Instagram HERE Thanks for listening! To follow along, please find me on instagram HERE, my personal website HERE, or my TikTik HERE. Music for "Welcome to my Tent" by Rick Sniegowski Graphics for "Welcome to my Tent" by Sam Sniegowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • The Evolution of Sarah Johnston : Own Your Journey - Solo Episode

    The Evolution of Sarah Johnston : Own Your Journey - Solo Episode
    Sep 6 2024
    In this solo episode, Sarah discusses her journey as a business owner, reflecting on her first year of entrepreneurship and the recent evolution of her brand and services. What do we chat about? The transition from corporate to entrepreneurship. Leaving 12+ years in a corporate career in media marketing and advertising.Starting the Business. Leveraging a business as a health coach and spurring that into part time operational and marketing work. The business evolution. Rebranding from Sarah Johnston Wellness to Sarah Johnston LLC. Shifting focus from wellness coaching to broader consulting approaches. New service offerings. Chatting about individual consulting for personal development and self improvement. Chatting about business consulting in data, marketing, media analytics and operations. Discussing the NEW group program (!!!). Business challenges and learnings. Sarah reflects on the "building the plane while flying it" feelings. Discussing all of the hiccups and "failures" that required resilience and adaptability. The rebranding rationale. Why moving away from the word "wellness" made sense, How scaling out this evolution aims for a more holistic approach to success. The future looks bright as Sarah embraces change. To quote SJ: "I have never learned more in a job in such a short time, not only about the business world and the industry, but about myself and my ability to persevere." Visit the new website! www.sarah-johnston.com Thanks for listening! To follow along, please find me on instagram HERE, my personal website HERE, or my TikTik HERE. Music for "Welcome to my Tent" by Rick Sniegowski Graphics for "Welcome to my Tent" by Sam Sniegowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Navigating Relationships: Insights from Marriage and Family Therapist Kayla Crane

    Navigating Relationships: Insights from Marriage and Family Therapist Kayla Crane
    Aug 30 2024
    In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Kayla Crane from South Denver Therapy, a licensed marriage and family therapist. Kayla shares her expertise on couples therapy, trauma healing, and effective communication strategies for healthier relationships. What do we chat about? Kayla's background and specialties as a licensed marriage and family therapist, her work with couples therapy and trauma, and some of her work in EDMR. Common relationship dynanics such as the pursuer-distancer cycle and how childhood experiences influence adult relationships.\ Effective communication strategies, the importance of "timeouts" and leaning into vulnerability. Navigating differences in emotional expression. Rebuilding connection after having children. Trauma-informed couples therapy and the benefits of processing trauma as a couple. To learn more about Kayla Crane's services, including couples coaching intensives and trauma-informed therapy, visit her website and social media pages. WEBSITE HERE INSTAGRAM HERE Thanks for listening! To follow along, please find me on instagram HERE, my personal website HERE, or my TikTik HERE. Music for "Welcome to my Tent" by Rick Sniegowski Graphics for "Welcome to my Tent" by Sam Sniegowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • We Are (99.9% Certain) We Are One and Done – Solo Episode

    We Are (99.9% Certain) We Are One and Done – Solo Episode
    Aug 23 2024
    In this solo episode, Sarah dives deep into the topic of being "one and done" – and her family’s decision to have only one child. With a mix of personal experience, societal observations, and a dash of humor, Sarah unpacks the complexities of family planning in the face of infertility, societal pressure on what a “normal” family looks like, and personal convictions. What do we chat about? Coming from a large family but being at peace with the idea of having just one child. The brutal journey to parenthood, struggling with infertility and IVF, and what it took to get the one. Reasons for being "one and done". Emotional and physical toll of infertility treatments and pregnancy. Financial considerations (IVF is expensive, y'all!). Feeling complete with their current family dynamic. Addressing common criticisms and questions about only children. The pressure to have more children and how she responds. What else? Sarah's vivid description of the "romantic" process of trying to conceive: Nothing says "sexy time" like peeing on sticks and trying not to pee on your hands. The classic "my dog walker's hairdresser's second cousin's best friend's sister got pregnant no problem after IVF" advice. Because clearly, that's a statistically significant sample size. Join us for the convo! Thanks for listening! To follow along, please find me on instagram HERE, my personal website HERE, or my TikTik HERE. Music for "Welcome to my Tent" by Rick Sniegowski Graphics for "Welcome to my Tent" by Sam Sniegowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Embracing the Messiness and Joy of Being Human with Liz Lehman of Nourished Families

    Embracing the Messiness and Joy of Being Human with Liz Lehman of Nourished Families
    Aug 7 2024
    Two CHATTY KATHY's are in the tent with this exciting episode with Liz Lehman of Nourished Families. What do we talk about? Well....A LOT. As Liz says, "human-ing is HARD". The tent has to agree. What is a postpartum doula and how they support new families. The challenges of the "fourth trimester" and early parenthood. Letting go of perfectionism in parenting and life. The importance of self-care and maintaining identity as a parent. Honest communication with children about difficult life events. Embracing change and evolution throughout different life stages. Trusting your intuition as a parent. The value of simple acts of kindness and connection. As Liz's dad noted to her, "The son of a bitch of it all is... life just keeps on going". What will you take away from this conversation? How postpartum doulas provide full family support, not just baby care. That it's okay to not love every moment of parenting - it's normal to struggle. Why maintaining your identity outside of parenthood is crucial. That there is no one "right" way to parent - trust your instincts. Why small gestures of kindness can have a big impact. WE AGREE LIZ, WE AGREE! Find Liz at her website HERE or on the interwebs HERE. Thanks for tuning in to The Welcome to my Tent Podcast! Thanks for listening! To follow along, please find me on instagram HERE, my personal website HERE, or my TikTik HERE. Music for "Welcome to my Tent" by Rick Sniegowski Graphics for "Welcome to my Tent" by Sam Sniegowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins