Better Than Happy
Episodes
Ep 209. Go Get It
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 208. Family Reunion Perfection
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 wors...
Ep 207. Sexual Relations in Marriage
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Ep 206. Your Relationship With Your Life
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this week and discover how you can have fulfilling relationships without changing anything or anybody. Once you come to grips with appreciatin...
Ep 205. The Human Void
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Ep 204. Good Fruit
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 203. Feelings First
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 202. Finding Your Purpose
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 201. Women's Conference Talk: Obedience
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 200. The Real Problem
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Ep 199. The River of Misery
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 198. Leveraging Your Future Self to Achieve Impossible Goals
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 rea...
Ep 197. Brain Software
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
Ep 196. How to Discipline Your Kids
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 195. The Machine of Your Business
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 194. Emotional Eating
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 193. Relief
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 192. Three Components of a Relationship
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 191. Misuse of Religion
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 sha...
Ep 190. Jody Talks Religion with Brooke Castillo
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am sharing with you a conversation I recently had with Brooke Castillo about religion. We discuss the difference between your relationship wit...
Ep 189. What We Say and What We Mean
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Ep 188. How to Change a Circumstance
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 187. Couples Counseling vs. Couples Coaching with Natalie Clay
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 186. Since You Asked…
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Ep 185. Right and Wrong
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 con...
Ep 184. When You Didn't Get Enough Sleep
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Ep 183. Wisdom From My Girls
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, advic...
Ep 182. Sneaky Little Thoughts
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, othe...
Ep 181. Faith and Magic
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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. To...
Ep 180. Better Than Happy Live Part 3
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 179. The Perfect Christmas and Live Part 2
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Ep 178. Podcast Live Part 1
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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, coachin...
Ep 177. Busyness
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ev...
Ep 176. Transitions
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 shar...
Ep 175. How to Teach Others About Thought Work
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Ep 174. Gossip
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 brai...
Ep 173. A Thriving Mixed-Faith Marriage with Matt and Lindsay Kjar
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ch...
Ep 172. Editing Your Life
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 171. Being Wrong
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 cr...
Ep 170. Changing A Bad Habit
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 overeat...
Ep 169. Negativity In Disguise
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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-loath...
Ep 168. Accessing Creativity
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 teach...
Ep 167. Successful Parenting
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 166. What Is Truth?
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Ep 165. Meeting Your Own Needs in Marriage
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Ep 164. Organize Like A Pro with Shira Gill
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Ep 163. Behind the Scenes
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 162. Jody Coaches Sara on Frustration With Her Kids
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 161. To the Teenagers
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 surprise...
Ep 160. Empowering Thoughts
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 159. DON'T GET MARRIED Until You Listen to This Episode w/Natalie Clay
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 bel...
Ep 158. "How" is None of Your Business
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Bonus Episode: Free Webinars
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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/fr...
Ep 157. Accepting and Questioning
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 156. Authenticity with Alison Faulkner
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 introduc...
Ep 155. Beyond Normal
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 wa...
Ep 154. Excellence
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 153. Let's Play
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Ep 152. Pride
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Ep 151. What to Pray For
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 to...
Ep 150. Loveability
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
Ep 149. Fear
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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. Beca...
Ep 148. Confusion
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 cl...
Ep 147. Thoughts on Mother's Day
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 neve...
Ep 146. Virtuous Wanting
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 wa...
Ep 145. I'm a Mormon
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 wha...
Ep 144. Friendship
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Ep 143. 4 Stages of Skill Mastery
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 142. Blogging and MLM Success with Crystal and Sean Escobar
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 141. Forgiveness
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 tim...
Ep 140. Intentionality
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Ep 139. Self Respect
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Ep 138. Narcissism and More with Tony Overbay
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Tony Overbay about narcissism, depression and anxiety, and his advice to couples struggl...
Ep 137. Shame Attack
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 136. Finding the Motivation to Rock Your Side Gig
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Bonus Episode. Better Than Happy
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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. Che...
Ep 135. Fat Adaptation
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Ep 134. Sensations and Emotions
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 133. Dealing with Depression as an 11-year-old with Ellie DaBell
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Ep 132. How to Help Your Troubled Child
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
Ep 131. Your Future Self
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Ep 130. Be Bold Pillars Part 5: Contribution
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 129. Be Bold Pillars Part 4: Money
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Ep 128. Be Bold Pillars Part 3: Confidence
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 our...
Ep 127. Be Bold Pillars Part 2: Mental, Emotional and Physical Health
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 126. Be Bold Pillars Part 1: Mastering Relationships
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 125. Mindset and Special Guest Macy Moore
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Ep 124. Focus on Starting, Not on Stopping
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 123. How I Grew My Business
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Bonus Episode: How to Get Exactly What You Want For Christmas
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 aweso...
Ep 122. Happiness with Hank Smith
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Ep 121. Why Try?
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 decision...
Ep 120. Pornography Part II; Knowledge is Power with Brian Willoughby
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 happe...
Ep 119. Mirroring Emotions
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Most people are living their lives unconscious of what is creating their emotions and a portion of this includes mirroring the emotions of others. We ...
Ep 118. Mental Hygiene
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We have so much knowledge about how to take care of ourselves physically. We teach our kids about nutrition and we understand the value of exercise. W...
Ep 117. Equal Partners in Marriage
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's common in a marriage for one person to take a one-up position and the other a one-down. This dynamic can easily get reinforced over time and ulti...
Ep 116. Should You Have More Babies?
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know if you should have another baby or you're done? And what if you feel you should have more but your husband is done? How do we know wha...
Ep 115. Zoom In or Zoom Out
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When you're in an emergency situation your brain knows to laser focus in on what's happening right here right now. It's one of the amazing functions o...
Ep 114. Circumstances Are Neutral
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Circumstances are neutral. Always. Our brains don't always want to embrace this and often don't remember it, but it's still true. Today I'm teaching y...
Ep 113. Appreciation, Gratitude, Abundance and Desire
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When we operate from gratitude and abundance, we attract more goodness into our lives. We get to experience the world differently. We get to feel what...