Better Than Happy

445. Becoming Empowered

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a coach, my goal is always to help people become empowered. Empowerment is the best gift I can give my clients, and today, I'm exploring what preve...

444. Coaching with Jody: It's Not Fair

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like life wasn't fair? I definitely have. We've all been there. We're taught from a young age that life isn't fair, and while we ac...

443. Love Like Jesus with Ben Schilaty

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're an LGBTQ individual and want to hear from other church members about their experiences, or you want to learn more so you can be a bette...

442. Future Thinking

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2024 is officially here, and this is the perfect time to leverage the energy and excitement of a brand-new year to imagine the future you want. Whethe...

441. At-One-Ment with Thomas McConkie

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Philosopher, thought leader, teacher, and author Thomas McConkie is one of my favorite people to learn from. He's led an interesting life, becoming an...

440. The Power of a Dream

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our dreams don't always make sense, and they can even be totally outrageous. Whatever it is you want to achieve, whether you want to be a New York Tim...

439. Determination vs. Scarcity

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you have a goal you want to achieve or something you want to create, you need to have at least some level of determination. However, in trying to...

438. Your Perfect Past

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach the end of 2023 and move into the New Year, this is a great time for reflection with intention. The way you think about your past is cr...

437. The Beauty of Contrast

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard me mention that life is 50-50, half positive and half negative. That doesn't mean that life has to feel terrible half the time whil...

436. UPDATED: How to Save Your Marriage

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I love that marriage is hard work. The opportunity to grow and evolve is precious, and it comes in many different flavors, but the work needs to start...

435. Facts vs. Thoughts

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how to examine your thinking by separating your thoughts from the facts. I'm showing you how to get specific when identifying your circumstan...

434. How to Be More Inclusive with Conlon Bonner

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a member of a community, business owner, and mother, diversity, equity, and inclusion are topics I still need some education on, and this is true f...

Entre-Talk: The Best Email Subject Lines

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your subject line is the most important part of your email. If you aren't grabbing people's attention with your subject line and creating some form of...

433. The Valley of Resistance and Fear

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever found yourself jumping from one negative emotion to another and it seems like there's no way out, you might be stuck in the valley of r...

Entre-Talk: Takeaways from Funnel Hacking Live

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If your business is in the world of online marketing or you're interested in learning how to build funnels, I can't recommend Funnel Hacking Live enou...

432. Bringing Teens Closer to Christ with Randy Harward

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I don't know about you, but growing up, my experience of going to seminary was hit-and-miss. My kids, on the other hand, love seminary, and it's all d...

Entre-Talk: WILD Goals

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're often taught about SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound) goals that prevent us from failing and take us forward on...

431. Organized Living with Shira Gill

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the small and doable habits that ultimately lead to organized living. I'm joined by Shira Gill, a home organizing expert and author who uses ...

Entre-Talk: My Recent Talk with Brooke Castillo

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I recently reached out to my primary teacher and coach over the years: Brooke Castillo. I needed a little help in getting my head straight and what sh...

430. Dating Tips for YSAs

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Being a young single adult (YSA) is an exciting and fun time, but it can also feel like you're on a rollercoaster. You might think you want to get mar...

429. When You Hate Your Job

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what to do when you hate your job. I'm discussing why there's nothing objectively wrong with your job, but that doesn't mean you have to stay...

Entre-Talk: How to Test Your Ideas

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Coming up with ideas is one thing, but coming up with ideas for how to test your ideas can be a real challenge. This week, I'm sharing the testing str...

428. When You're Caring for Aging Parents

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join me on this episode to hear my coaching on the topic of caring for aging parents. You'll hear how to let this be an amazing time of your life even...

Entre-Talk: Should You Change Your Niche?

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in for my answer to the question of whether or not you should change your niche. You'll hear how all niches have challenges and opportunities, wh...

427. Bad Advice

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, we hear things that sound good and righteous on the surface, but when you dig into them a little, they actually have the potential to cause...

Entre-Talk: Goal Heaviness

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the reason behind your business goals? Whether it's to make your parents proud, inspire your kids, or to simply have more money, putting press...

426. Faith Matters with Bill & Susan Turnbull

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill and Susan Turnbull are the founders of the wonderful organization, Faith Matters. Their mission is to help us expand our understanding of our fai...

Entre-Talk: Meetings with Yourself

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the value of having meetings with yourself. I'm sharing what these meetings will look like, what the outcomes of these meetings with yourself...

425. Imposter Syndrome is Not Real with Lindsay Lyman

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I've featured a few of my coaching family members on the podcast before, but I finally have my little sister Lindsay Lyman on the show! Lindsay coache...

Entre-Talk: What We Learned From Taylor Swift

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you worry that your ideal clients can't afford you? Whether you're a Swiftie or not, Taylor Swift is serving us a huge lesson in business right now...

424. Result Ownership

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In all my years of coaching, I've discovered one foolproof way to gain awareness of what you're thinking and believing, and it's a practice I call res...

423. Encore: Mirroring Emotions

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most people are going through life completely unconscious of what is really creating their emotions. We've discussed on the podcast how thoughts creat...

422. Encore: Transitions

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're trying to change anything in your life, or you're dealing with a change in circumstances that you don't feel like you have control over, thi...

Entre-Talk: You Have 2 Jobs

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you run your own business, you have two jobs. Your first job is obvious: You're a coach, a healer, a teacher, an expert, or whatever your area of e...

421. Freedom from Anxiety

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you find freedom from anxiety? And should that even be your goal?   Tune in this week to discover how to be a human who feels anxiety without ...

Entre-Talk: The Algorithm

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been in the online business world for a while, you've probably heard advice about how to beat or leverage the algorithm. Most people don't l...

420. Understanding Emotional Health

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you know someone who is struggling, or you're struggling yourself and you're not sure what you need, this episode is for you.   Tune in for a deep...

Entre-Talk: Keep It Simple

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's one piece of advice I received when I first started to really scale my business, and it's still a guiding principle that serves me every day. ...

419. Co-Creation at Its Best

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like your life is currently lacking? Maybe you feel unfulfilled, bored, or like something's just a little off. If this resonates, you migh...

Entre-Talk: Fear of Success

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We hear about the fear of failure often, but have you ever experienced the fear of success? It's this odd thing that happens to most of us around all ...

418. Nervous System Regulation with Leah Davidson

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, you know something is a thought, but you can't stop thinking it. This is because of your nervous system. My guest this week is here to help...

Entre-Talk: Can You Be a Coach if You're a Mess?

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like a fluke as a coach? Are you worried about being in a position where your clients trust you to help them, but you feel stuck in the sa...

417. A's to Your Q's

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another Q&A episode! I'm offering my insights on a variety of topics, from what we can do when we want the people in our lives to be dif...

416. Selfish

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us will do anything to avoid coming across as selfish. Perhaps it's a label you never want to be associated with. However, many of us (women e...

Entre-Talk: How to Pitch Yourself

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how to pitch yourself in a way that will yield success. I'm discussing why pitching yourself is one of the tougher parts of being a new entre...

415. Self-Accountability

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself saying, "I just need someone to hold me accountable?" If you think you'd be able to be more consistent at creating a new ...

Entre-Talk: The Brandi Carlile Way

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the value of overdelivering and surprising your audience. I'm discussing why you need to consider the ways you can surprise and delight your ...

414. The Importance of Social Connection with Andy Proctor

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt lonely, even when you're surrounded by people? Maybe you're a new mom who doesn't have extra resources, or someone who works full-t...

Entre-Talk: Success Without Belief

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's useful to believe you can achieve your desired outcome. But the truth is, you don't necessarily need to believe you're capable at all. Tune in t...

413. The Alternative to Fixing Feelings

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Negative feelings are a natural, healthy part of the human experience. I'm showing you how you already have practice with accommodating uncomfortable ...

Entre-Talk: Don't Go Viral

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why, as an entrepreneur, going viral doesn't actually serve us in the way we hope it will. I'm sharing why a piece of your work going viral d...

412. Unwanted Thoughts

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm shedding some light on your unwanted thoughts and what you can do about them. Whether it's a violent or destructive thought, an old relationship y...

Entre-Talk: The Destination and The Plane

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Succinctly and clearly describing what you do in your business is challenging. I know firsthand how hard it can be to put your offer into words that l...

411. How to Set Yourself Free

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hear how you might be unknowingly trapping yourself, and three strategies that will set you free. I'm showing you the power of mindset awareness, emot...

Entre-Talk: How to Get Over Yourself

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how to get over yourself if you're fearful of the negative criticism and judgment that is part and parcel of business building. I'm showing y...

410. What I Learned from the Amish

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what I learned from the Amish after a visit to Lancaster, PA. I'm not ready to abandon my television, my computer, or my car, but what I lear...

Entre-Talk: What Might Be Wrong With Your Offer

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what's wrong with your offer. I'm discussing my own story of creating my first offer after experiencing the benefits of coaching and showing ...

409. The Power of Your Focus

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the power of your focus. We tend to think we're just noticing what's happening in our lives, the things that come across our paths, and the c...

Entre-Talk: No Such Luck

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is a wake-up call that many of you need to hear. There's this belief that if we just choose the right niche, the perfect image for...

408. A Love Letter to All the Moms

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is for all the mommas, grandmas, aunties, moms-to-be, hopeful moms in the thick of infertility treatment, surrogate moms, birth moms, adopted mom...

Entre-Talk: How to Book More Consults

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you find that you're having trouble getting people to book a consult, you are not alone. Hear why this is the one step in your marketing funnel tha...

407. Cliques

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Think about the people you often see in your communities. Whether at Church, school, work, or wherever you spend a lot of time, are there people who y...

Entre-Talk: This Might Not Work

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As an entrepreneur, you'll have ideas all the time. Everything is worth a try. However, if you're putting pressure on yourself by believing everything...

406. Marriage Prep with Natalie Clay

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is my sister, Natalie Clay, and she's a couples coach with tons of wisdom and experience when it comes to coaching couples around t...

Entre-Talk: Investing in Your Business

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you don't currently have the funds to invest in your business or you're wondering where the best place to invest is, listen in.    I share m...

405. Doing the Right Thing for the Wrong Reason

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself justifying your actions with reasons that others may disagree with? The reality is that there are no right or wrong reaso...

Entre-Talk: Ideas

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with coming up with new ideas for your business or marketing plan? As a seasoned entrepreneur and creative thinker, I've discovered th...

404. Win and Learn

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our daily lives are full of success stories, but so often we get lost looking at our failures. I'm telling you, your life has way more success stories...

Entre-Talk: Work-Life Balance

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how a fear of lacking work-life balance might be stopping you before you even get started. I'm sharing why having work-life balance is a choi...

403. Jealousy

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jealousy never feels particularly fun, but did you know that there are many interesting things to be discovered when you feel it? I try not to get ups...

Entre-Talk: Abundance Breeds Abundance

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I invite you to see the whole world as an abundant place. Your potential clients and customers have the same capacity for abundance as you ...

402. Biceps After Babies with Amber Brueseke

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're working on your relationship with your body and food, or on improving your physical health, you're going to find so many gems in this week's...

Entre-Talk: When You Mess Up Publicly

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I hope you never publicly make a mistake, and maybe you never will. But just in case you're human and sometimes drop the ball, this week, I'm telling ...

401. Goal Playfulness

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to feel lighter and more inspired about anything you want to achieve, create, or change in your life, listen in. Hear what happens when yo...

Entre-Talk: No More Freeloaders

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been in a situation where people are asking for your services but they don't want to pay you, or at least you think they don't want to p...

400. Pretending vs. Becoming

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate 400 episodes and show my appreciation to all of you who listen to this podcast, I'm sharing a message that's near and dear to my heart th...

Entre-Talk: Courage and Purpose

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pursuing your purpose and living it out is extremely gendered in our society. As women, we've been conditioned to believe that we're being selfish som...

399. The Comfort-Discomfort Cycle

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are two philosophies I use when coaching. First, I believe we should enjoy life and have fun, and second, I think that we need to get comfortabl...

Entre-Talk: Maybe I'm Just Not Good at This

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you're struggling in your business, do you ever find yourself thinking that maybe you're just not that good at what you do? It's tempting for you...

398. Fostering Unity with Julie Rose

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's world, where there's a heavy focus on division, we need to make more effort to truly connect and foster unity, without losing sight of our ...

Entre-Talk: 10X Ideas

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week as I share my thoughts on 10X ideas, and how to look at your business through this lens. You'll hear how to navigate unanswered ques...

397. When You Talk Too Much

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're like me and talking just lights you up, there will always be a chance that you're talking too much. But you'd be amazed at what you can lear...

Entre-Talk: Thoughts on Social Media

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are endless ways you can grow your business, and there's nothing you "should" do other than what you truly want. However, if you're currently in...

396. Supporting your LGBTQ+ Friends While Keeping Your Faith

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TJ Thomas is a licensed therapist who specializes in sexuality and spirituality. We had the pleasure of welcoming him to do a workshop on exactly this...

Entre-Talk: Useful Questions

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The way that thoughts appear in our brains is generally in question format. Especially when you're an entrepreneur, your brain is asking questions lik...

395. When You Don't Like Someone

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There will always be people in the world that we won't like, and you can't make yourself like them. So, what now?   I'm sharing how we tend to make t...

Entre-Talk: You and Your Dream

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is your castle-on-the-hill type of dream? Is it having a certain number of clients, or hitting a revenue milestone in your business? Do you even ...

394. Shame, Pride, Confidence, and Humility

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in this week to discover why shame and pride are not opposites of each other but are the opposite of confidence and humility. I'm inviting you to...

Entre-Talk: Raising Kids While Growing a Business

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join me today to hear my experience of deciding to grow my business and raise kids, and why I feel great about it. I'm sharing my insights on all your...

393. Finding Peace in Uncertainty with Tim and Aubrey Chavez

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in this week to discover the lessons that are available when we delve deep into our faith, even the parts we don't necessarily agree with. I'm jo...

Entre-Talk: Do I Have the Right Niche?

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to build a successful business, you need a niche. However, searching for the 'right' or 'best' niche is one of the things that slows new c...

392. 3 Ways to Be Here Now

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Being present is a peaceful way to live and it allows us to be the people we want to be. However, our world is filled with more and more compelling di...

Entre-Talk: Are There Too Many Coaches?

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode in a new series over here at Better Than Happy: Entre-Talk. These episodes are specifically for those of you who are or a...

391. When Your Husband Doesn't Want What You Want

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you want something, but your spouse doesn't want what you want? Whether this is something you want to buy, or a change you want to...

390. Cooperative Growth

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether or not you do anything to further your own growth, the world keeps on moving like a river with a strong current. Sometimes it moves fast, some...

389. Get Your Own Back

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in this week to discover what it means to get your own back, what it doesn't mean, and some tips for implementing this concept in a useful way in...

388. Real Problems Vs. Thought Problems

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in this week to discover the difference between real problems and thought problems. I'm sharing some specific circumstances that people consider ...

387. Meet Jody's Life Coach Bev Aron

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I've talked a lot about my mentors here on the show, but not my coach, Bev Aron. She's considered by many to be the mother hen of The Life Coach Schoo...

386. Success Courage

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I recently realized how scary success can be and how common it is for the idea of success to hold people back from going after what they want, whether...

385. How to Get Exactly What You Want for Christmas

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in this week to discover how to get exactly what you want for Christmas. I'm sharing what could have left you disappointed on Christmas morning i...