P.S. We Expire with Morgan Motsinger

Ep94: Allison teaches us "The Work" of Byron Katie and I'm the guinea pig

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's getting real up in here. Allison Evans is BACK, and this time, she's teaching us one of my favorite tools: "The Work" of Byron Katie. Allison is ...

Ep93: I'm Good at Being Good (And It's Killing Me) with Jen Zorb

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation with Jen Zorb was one of those episodes where I kept thinking "YES, THIS" over and over again. Jen is a therapist with 15+ years of ...

Ep92: Alzheimer's prevention and healthy living (that only sucks a little bit) with Rachel Daugherty

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Check out my free resource vault at https://www.morganmotsinger.com/vault   Life can get pretty hairy, pretty quickly. When Rachel's mother was ...

Ep91: A one-way flight to India that impacted her view of dying with Elizabeth

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the gaps in grief care in our culture? What types of supports need to be in place that we have outsourced to healthcare that need to b...

Ep90: 15-Minute Mindfulness

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This body scan is wonderful for a short break during your day or getting your body and mind ready for sleep. This guided head to toe exercise is a gre...

Ep89: Turning your ideas in action

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

https://www.morganmotsinger.com/shop/idea-action-30-day-challenge   This episode will lead you through how I think about turning ideas into action. T...

Ep88: Something is very wrong: how our distracted presence is ruining our relationships

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On a scale from 1-5, how often do you feel like this? I feel I have to sacrifice meaningful conversation because of others' device use. I've given up...

Ep87: End-of-life conversations we all should be having (even if you’re young) with Amy Hensley & Erin Putney

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Talking about death isn't really everyone's favorite.  One of the big problems with actively avoiding or maybe just never considering how things are ...

Ep86: The Pink Book: A Caregivers Sanity-Saving Resource with Mike George

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I remember cobbling notes together on my phone, writing things on paper scattered here or there, until I finally gathered all the notes about Anni's c...

Ep85: Exploring your inner basement--the metaphor I think about all the time

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this relatively short, solo episode, I'm sharing one of the metaphors for the inner life that has really impacted me over the past several years, T...

Ep84: Ignite your learning (at any age!) with Dr. Gina Anderson

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Dr. Gina Anderson and I discuss the intricacies of memory, learning, and the mind-body connection. She explains the differences ...

Ep.83: Emotional Intelligence + Spiritual Intelligence with Yosi Amram

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you're asked to think of someone emotional, whether in your friend group or family, someone immediately comes to mind. I would bet that your though...

Ep82: Joyous effort, Buddhism, and the path to personal growth with Janet Ettele

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Janet Ettele shares her journey of self-discovery, influenced by her love for music and the teachings of Buddhism. She discusses...

Ep81: Time Poverty and the Addiction of Busyness with Peggy Sullivan

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So here's the thing about "time poverty" — it's just a fancy term for what most of us are doing: running around like our hair is on fire while respo...

Ep80: Battling for bliss: why your happiness is worth the fight

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I've been feeling very down but lately, I've felt a renewed sense of determination to pursue happiness. But...how? I'm sharing super practical ways I'...

Ep79: Caregiver PTSD with Dr. Lisa Peña

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Lisa Peña is a doctor of pharmacology, author, mental health advocate, and mother to beautiful children, one of whom has a rare disease. In this ...

Ep78: Grief isn't a competition with Jessica Fein

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica and I delve into the profound themes of grief, loss, and hope. We share their personal experiences with the deaths of their children and e...

Ep77: What We Get Wrong About Anxiety with Dr. Russ Kennedy

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety is tough. It keeps you up at night, surprises you at the most inopportune times, and keeps you from pursuing important goals. One of the most ...

Ep76: Are you an over-functioning woman in your relationship? With Dr. Ashley Southard

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a difficult dynamic in many relationships: over-functioning people (usually women) are together with an under-functioning partner. Dr. Ashley ...

Ep75: Emotional Potty Training: A New Approach to Healing with Rachel Kaplan

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's not often that I hear a metaphor that really sticks. When I heard my guest's approach to processing emotion and healing trauma I latched on i...

Ep74: Take Care of Your Boobies: The Past 8 Months of Breast Scaries

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I recorded this episode the day I got a breast biopsy.  I'm a pretty private person, but sharing what this experience was like from first lump and co...

Ep73: Gratitude and Grief: Finding Your Path From Pain to Purpose with Kelly Buckley

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly was in the healthcare space, working with families in the intensive care unit and oncology nursing. While she spent a good amount of time aro...

Ep72: Lantern Consciousness and Living a "Plus 10 Life" with Allison Evans

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Allison has a way with words.  Metaphors are sprinkled through her stories which bring visuals to my mind instantaneously. Our brains LOVE stories an...

Ep71: Relationships with people who voted differently than you

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do we navigate our relationships with people who believe and vote differently than we do? In this episode I'm sharing how to deal with disappointm...

Ep70: Who Were You Before They Told You Who to Be?

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This quote from Carl Jung has been rolling around in my mind: "The first half of life is devoted to forming a healthy ego. The second half is going in...

Ep69: Health Anxiety SUCKS (and what to do about it)

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety about myself has been kicking my butt lately, which is frustrating because I'm DOING ALL THE RIGHT THINGS. So, what gives? And what has been h...

Ep68: Knowing Yourself, Your Strategic Plan, and Your Financials with Michele Williams

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When I was an interior designer, I worked with Michele for a year. She coached me through business growth, strategic thinking and planning, and genera...

Ep67: From Corporate to Coach: A Journey of Fulfillment with Monique R. Shields

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you navigate entrepreneurship what what you're familiar with is a corporate environment? How do you know when it's time to embark on your own j...

Ep66: What people don't tell you about entrepreneurship

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 1 of a series about entrepreneurship. Originally, the series was going to be very practical, sharing the nuts and bolts of how to start o...

JAM: Our Phones

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just A Moment (JAM) are bite-sized episodes with thoughts or practices that aren't quite tall enough to ride the full episode ride. The insights share...

JAM (Just A Moment): Worry

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just A Moment (JAM) are bite-sized episodes with thoughts or practices that aren't quite big enough to ride the full episode ride. The insights shared...

Ep65: Develop the skill of being confident with Tara LaFon Gooch

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tara LaFon Gooch offers insightful perspectives on the importance of confidence and the various ways we can cultivate it in our lives. She emphasizes ...

Ep64: Physician Burnout, Compassionate Care, and Asking Your Dr. Questions with Dr. Diana Londoño, MD

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Diana Londoño has an inspiring story about her path to becoming a doctor and her experiences with burnout. Her journey began when she watched her...

Ep63: CEO of Your Own Life with Marty Moore

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is self-leadership? How does being a CEO a multi-billion dollar company translate to the habits and mindset needed for self-mastery? Marty Moore ...

Ep62: From Rock Bottom to Enduring Success with Trish Kendall

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rock bottom is a place nobody wants to be, but many who have been there attest to rock bottom being the place of deep transformation. Trish survived h...

Ep61: When You Feel STUCK

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm not going to tell you how to get OUT, but how to be IN stuckness by changing the way you think about it.  Here are the 7 perspective shifts I'm e...

Ep60: When your dream doesn't make sense with Stefanie Boyce

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if you've got a dream for your life but it doesn't seem possible with your current circumstances? Stefanie and I are both part of the "Child Loss...

Ep59: Sex, Shame, and God with Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How did you get your views about sex and sexuality? What contributed to your sexual ethic? We learn about sex, shame, and sexuality from our parents (...

Ep58: Emotional Eating--The Cool Science Behind Why We Eat When We're Stressed

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I find myself rummaging in the cupboard when I'm particularly stressed out. But why do I do that? Why do we emotionally eat? I'm in an anatomy and phy...

Ep57: Who wrote the script for your life?

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're all members of the cast in this big play called life. For the majority of our lives, we play along, delivering our lines, and embodying the char...

Ep56: When You Feel Like Giving Up

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I came across a poem that made me feel incredibly hopeful:   “In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that ...

Ep55: Relationship pitfalls, attachment, and finding yourself: couples therapist Brooke Bergman

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably heard "attachment theory" (anxious attached, avoidant, etc), and the term "codependent", but what does that actually mean? And how doe...

Ep54: How do we help when we’re overwhelmed ourselves? Co-regulation and somatic healing with Rita Bozi

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rita is a powerful force for good. The main topic of our conversation? How to be a more humane human.    What does it mean to be human? How do we ex...

Ep53: 3 Beliefs for a Happier Life

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all want happier lives, right? But sometimes happier feels out of reach, and maybe it feels more like if life could just suck LESS, that would be g...

Ep52: Anni-versary: 1 Year Without Anni

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This past year has felt like a dream. A bit fuzzy, foggy, and scattered. Passing the one-year milestone is a bit bizarre and I have lots of feelings a...

Ep51: Curious minds want to know: tapping into your creativity

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our creativity is a hallmark of our species. We have a unique ability to tap into meaning and something deeper than our basic needs.    So, what exa...

Ep50: How TF you we actually love yourself more?

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Self-love is great. Hurray! How do we make our lives better? By loving yourself more!!   But, like....how?   Sharing my 3 important insights into wh...

Ep49: Whole Health with Kristen Hermanson

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All the messaging and advice about how to be healthy is OVERWHELMING.  Eat this but don't eat that (it's bad for your waistline!). Do this exercise, ...

Ep48: Kid Lessons

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spent the weekend with my kids, two of their friends, and a water park absolutely bursting at the seams with even more kids.    The weekend was an o...

Ep47: The Truth Burrito

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean for something to be REAL? What does truth mean? Why do we have so many people saying the same thing, sharing the same kind of experi...

Ep46: Leading You Back to Yourself with Rebecca Thomas

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Not being able to trust yourself sucks."  This line on Rebecca's website caught my attention. I have had to learn how to navigate a lack of self-tru...

Ep45: Make Better Choices

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Swirling in indecision is no fun. We use a great deal of energy waffling back and forth, making pros and cons lists, asking for advice, and worrying. ...

Ep44: How to Stop Procrastinating (and Why it’s so Important)

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Retreat Interest Sign-Up ---- Why do we procrastinate?  And how do we stop? This episode explores some practical tips on how to overcome procrastinat...

Ep43: 3 Important Ways to Become Resilient

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Once again I'm on the other side of the interview. Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Mary Sanders from my guest appearance on her podcast. I enjoy...

Ep42: How to be Happier

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Friends, I've done it. I have cracked the code. With this SIMPLE, step-by-step plan, you will be happier in no time! You will stop having sad days, ma...

Ep41: Morgan on the Mic: The Courage to Create a Beautiful Life

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Outside of hosting this show, I've been a guest on many podcasts. Some experiences have been not so great. Like the episode where the woman didn't kno...

Ep40: Burnout, perfectionism, and intuitive medicine with Dr. Mary Sanders

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you're facing complete burnout? When you're feeling overwhelmed, tapped out, out of alignment, how do you cope? Dr. Mary Sanders h...

Ep39: You can change your beliefs: neuroplasticity and cognitive flexibility

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know all your beliefs are optional? Like, ALL OF THEM.    What you believe about yourself, others, the world, God, money, parenting...all yo...

Ep38: Parents with special needs kids, this is for you (and for your support system)

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I know it's hard. You feel alone...a lot. Probably more than you admit. You laugh at self-care memes, and not because they're funny, but because you w...

5-Minute Meditation: Active Love

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Use this meditation when you are feeling: Angry Self-judgmental Self-loathing Resentment Lack of control   The person on the other side of the love c...

Ep37: The Lies We Tell (Ourselves)

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It doesn't seem like we should be able to lie to ourselves, but many of us do. We are largely unaware of the self-trust that is being broken down when...

Ep36: Q&A The Mic is Yours

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you keep motivation going when you don't see results? How do you handle someone you love cutting you out of their life? What can you do to stop...

Ep35: 4 Phrases to Stop Using ASAP and Why the Words We Use Matter

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Changing how we talk to ourselves may be the most important skill we can possibly develop. We are often unaware of the internal dialogue that shapes h...

Ep34: Is texting ruining your relationships? How to connect in a virtual world with Dr. Nick Morgan

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the cost of connecting in a digital world? More and more research is showing the difficulties of connecting online. In a time when we feel mor...

Ep33: 5 Lessons I’d Tell My Younger Self

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you wish you could go back and tell your younger self to make different choices? What wisdom would you impart to them/you?   Today I'm sharing 5 l...

Ep32: Body Image and Becoming More Loving and Confident

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are two ways to talk about body image: 1) the reality (what the scale or tape measure says, what size clothing we wear) 2) what we believe about...

Ep31: 4 Lesson From 4 Days in the Woods

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I recently went on a camping/hiking/backpacking excursion in the mountains of Oregon. I learned a lot from the experience of pooping outside in a hol...

Ep30: 5 Ways to Become More Confident

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to become more confident?   The first thing you need to ask yourself: "Why?" My guess is that most of us want to become more confident be...

Ep29: Psychedelics: The Good, the Bad, the Ecstatic

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What comes to mind when you hear the word psychedelic? A few years ago, I became familiar with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which really change...

Ep28: You’re a human being, not a human doing

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're told that our worth comes from what we're able to do in the world. But what about those who aren't able to contribute in any "meaningful" way? ...

Ep27: Creating trust for yourself, others, and a positive outlook on the future with Erin Patten

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sobriety, self-love, and soulful wisdom are all topics we touch on in this conversation. Erin is incredibly successful and has a big vision for her li...

Ep26: 5 Myths of Motherhood

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I've been a mother for 15 years. I've weathered the pregnancies and births of 3 children (and one miscarriage), and the death of my oldest when she wa...

Ep25: Spirituality and Technology with Cassandra Shuck

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where is the intersection of spirituality and technology?    Connection.   We have more information, opportunities, and people available to us at t...

Ep24: Your Human Design with Courtney Koenig

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could read a chart that told you what type of energy you have, how you can tell if you're making aligned choices, and give you a big ol' p...

Ep23: Dream BIG with Julia Gentry

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is stopping you from pursuing your dreams? Julia Gentry is a national speaker, author, and coach. She challenges her audiences to dream big and h...

Ep22: Meditation basics and the way it helps me navigate anxiety and grief

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I used to think meditation was too out there. It was not a part of my self-care or mental health toolbox at all.    But then...I needed more tools t...

Ep21: When it’s time to tear your life down with Marisa Hohaia

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been in the place where you thought, "I just need to burn my life to the ground and start over."    Marisa was an executive recruiter, l...

Ep20: How To Have Hard Conversations

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having difficult conversations feels awful. The nausea, the tight throat, the shaking hands, the dry mouth. Ugh.    What can we do to get better at ...

Ep19: What is Your Purpose?

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"What is my purpose?" This may be one of the deepest questions we all ask. Philosophers have been asking this question for millennia, and today I'm ta...

Ep18: What To Do If We’re Lonely

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Loneliness is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancer, dementia, depression, anxiety, suicide, and addiction.    Science in ...

Ep17: Personal Update And Fighting for Joy

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The day I recorded this episode, April 4, 2023, marks 4 months since my daughter Anni died.   This week I'm deviating a bit from my typical format an...

Ep16: Embodiment, healing somatically, and self-leadership with Rachael Meeds

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you hear words like embodiment, somatics, healing, does it feel a little woo-woo? Not so long ago I was unfamiliar with these concepts, but when ...

Ep15: Tragic experience that made her leave her 20yr corporate career to educate women in entrepreneurship with Kim Trathen

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kim left her 20-year corporate career after a tragic personal loss as a result of domestic violence. We discuss what emboldened her to make such a pro...

Ep14: Resilience (Part 3) Embracing Personal Responsibility

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is for you. Not your husband. Not your obnoxious neighbor. Not your mother-in-law.    This episode is all about personal responsibility...

Ep13: Resilience (Part 2): Gaining Perspective

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everything we believe is because we've thought something over and over and over again. This is good news because it means our beliefs are optional.  ...

Ep12: Africa Brooke on Self-Censorship and Choosing Courage Over Comfort

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we self-censor? What are the risks of not living with integrity? We are rarely comfortable having difficult conversations, even (or maybe most ...

Ep11: Resilience (Part 1): Creating a Process

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are beginning a 3 Part Series on “Resilience”! This is something that you will find me talking about, sharing, and practicing – all the...

Ep10. Religion and Spirituality: leaving the evangelical faith of our childhood with Geneva Bennett

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I brought on my sister, Geneva, to explore various view points of religion and spirituality. As I started to have questions about the...

Ep9. Time Management: Procrastination, favorite tools, intentions

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I'm sharing all things Time Management, my favorite time management tool, and why this all matters. I know we tend to shy away ...

Ep8. Break out of those limiting beliefs with therapist Shannon Swanson

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Episode I am delighted to have our guest Shannon Swanson join me as we dive deep into limiting beliefs, unhealthy patterns, and untrue ...

Ep7. Self-Love: Is it selfish? What is true self-love?

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we will discuss the concept of self-love as well as the trait of selfishness. We are going to discuss what genuine self-love is, h...

Ep6. People Pleasing: Why We Do It, And How To Overcome It

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Episode, Morgan dives deep into people pleasing, why we do it, and how we can break that cycle. She shares how she has experienced so...

Ep5. Jessica Lindberg: Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, and Navigating Life

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the P.S. We Expire Podcast, we have invited Jessica, Ethan's mother, a child diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect called H...

Ep4. Trying Something New: What Failure Teaches Us

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Morgan shares four valuable lessons on trying something for the first time, whether it’s a new hobby, a business, or anything out of your comfort zo...

Ep3. Anxiety: My Experiences and the Healthy Habits You Can Use To Gain Control Of It

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Living with anxiety is hardly easy. In a world where everything seems to move a faster pace, the inability to relax at any given time is common, and y...

Ep2. Grief: You’re Doing It Wrong (or are you?)

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Morgan discusses grief in this episode of the P.S. We Expire podcast. Grief is odd, perplexing, surprising, unnerving, and beautiful to her. She also ...

Ep1. Living Life: Stop waiting and start creating the life you want

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the P.S. We Expire Podcast, Morgan Motsinger, a social entrepreneur, speaker, and interior designer, shares a story about the unexp...

P.S. We Expire Podcast Trailer

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the P.S. We Expire podcast, a show about resilience, hard conversations, and authentic connection. Let's learn together how to be human.