My Happy Ass Life

As we continue this beautiful new season, I’m reminded once again how God sends the right people at the right time often before we even know we need them. Today, I sit down with my friend Erle Morring, who has brought...

As we step into Season 7 together, I’m reminded that every new chapter starts with courage, curiosity, and a willingness to believe that something good is on its way. Today, I’m sharing a little preview of what’s ahead...

Every once in a while, life hands us a moment that stops us right in our tracks. This encore episode captures one of those moments for me. When I found out my carotid arteries were blocked, fear moved in fast but so did...

Have you ever wondered what truly changes when you choose to forgive? In this encore episode, I invite you into my own journey of transformation through forgiveness. I’ll share how letting go of past hurts opened the...

As this season of My Happy Ass Life comes to a close, I’m taking a moment to pause, reflect, and say thank you from the bottom of my heart. What began as a five-minute live stream during COVID has blossomed into a full...

This one’s close to my heart. In part two of my conversation with my son, Sheldon, we talk about what recovery really looks like, the hard days, the small victories, and the faith that keeps us both going. We open...

This week’s episode is one of the most personal and powerful ones I’ve ever shared. I sit down with my son, Sheldon, for a raw and honest conversation about addiction, resilience, and redemption. Together, we open up...

This week, I sit down with one of the kindest souls I know, someone who believes the smallest act of kindness can ripple further than we imagine. His name is Garrett Aune, and we work and volunteer together. His...

This morning, as I ran beneath the glow of the full moon, I couldn’t help but think about my late husband, Hugh Smith, and the lasting imprint he left on my heart and the lives of so many others. Hugh lived his life...

This week, I open up about the moments in life that nearly broke me—and the unexpected ways God and community showed up to remind me I wasn’t alone. From running (or my version of it!) with a heart full of gratitude, to...

As I prepared for my upcoming TED Talk, I realized the message I couldn’t shake was resilience. Not the easy kind we talk about in hindsight, but the real, raw kind that comes when life shatters your plans and leaves...

Today, I'm opening up about a recent blunder involving truck parking at my business and how it led me to break my own social media policy, which is all about kindness and positivity. I share the story of how I...

This week, I sit down with my dear friend Aaron Rich. He’s an entrepreneur, podcast host, fisherman, and community builder. We talk about leadership that trusts people, making room for fun (yes, fishing on the golf...

This one was totally unplanned and straight from my heart. Since we’re more than halfway through the year, I pulled out my New Year's affirmation, “My Wild, Precious Life,” and graded myself. What’s working. What isn’t?...

This week, I sit down with my friend Dan Hinz, whose career journey is nothing short of inspiring. Dan started as a financial advisor and coach, helping couples with money, before unexpectedly finding a new passion in...

This surprise Pop-Up is a reminder that life is too short for long pity parties. I open up about being sick, what my battle with COVID taught me about truly caring for my body, and why it’s so important to keep our...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and depression? You're not alone. Today, my daughter Britt Matthews and I open up about the practical tools and strategies that have profoundly helped her navigate these...

We’re kicking off Season 6 with a special two-part episode, and I couldn’t think of a better way to start than with my brilliant, beautiful, wise-beyond-her-years daughter Britt Matthews. We’re discussing what it means...

What if honoring a loved one could become a celebration of life, love, and the lessons that shape us? Today I open my heart to share precious memories and a few tears as we celebrate the birthday of my precious husband...

As we prepare for Season 6, I wanted to revisit one of my favorite episodes, which reminds us that aging, often seen as a burden, is one of life’s greatest privileges.In this encore episode, I share personal stories and...

Are you really living your life intentionally? Are you living as authentically as God created you? Are you walking in the purpose He made for His kids? If you’ve ever felt stressed or skeptical, you are not alone. This...

The Gift of Hindsight — Encore EpisodeSometimes the greatest teachers show up dressed like setbacks.We’re revisiting a heartfelt message about failure…not as something to fear, but as a necessary, even beautiful part of...

As I sit here at Level 66, I can’t help but reflect on this sweet episode from last year, back when I first heard my friend Scott say, “I’m not 55, I’m Level 55.” That little phrase lit a fire in me and changed the way...

I’m bringing back this episode because we all need a little reminder: you CAN change and it’s never too late.In this one, I’m getting honest about how I’ve shifted from being a workaholic to living with more conscious...

Hey, Happy Asses! 👋 I’m bringing back this special episode as a little reminder that none of us has this “balance” thing totally nailed…and that’s okay. Sometimes life pulls us away from our core, and when that...