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Send Us Fan Mail!Episode SummaryIn this enlightening episode of "Differently," Carla Reeves explores the idea of leading with questions rather than rushing to find answers. She delves into how asking the right questions can shift your perspective and unlock new possibilities for growth and fulfillment. Carla shares her personal journey and experiences with Style School, providing valuable insights on how to approach change and discomfort for a greater purpose. She encourages listeners to reflect on powerful questions that have the potential to transform their lives as they step into the new year.Key TakeawaysLead with Questions:Asking better questions opens up new possibilities and deeper insights.Transform Discomfort:Embrace discomfort for the sake of growth and living a fuller life.Reflect on Key Questions:Consider questions like "What will I regret if I don't act today?" or "Am I responding in faith or fear?" to gain clarity and direction.Personal Commitment:Carla shares her experience with Style School and how committing to discomfort led to personal growth and fulfillment.Actionable Insights:Encourages listeners to act on their inspirations and commitments to live a life without regrets.Powerful Questions to Reflect OnWhat is it I want out of this?What if I moved home?What if I went all in on my vision?What if I closed the doors of my business?What will I regret at the end of my life if I don’t act today?What would confidence do here?Am I responding in faith or fear?Am I acting in love or fear?Notable Quotes"Getting uncomfortable for the sake of something greater is a must if you really want to live a full life.""Questions actually open the door that answers might keep closed.""Your life changes when you say yes to you."Resources MentionedStyle School by Jenny Zook:Visitjennyzook.comfor more information.Book:Becoming NewIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might benefit from these insights. Don't forget to subscribe for new episodes dropping weekly, and join us as we continue to challenge the status quo and get equipped to live life differently.Thank you for tuning in! See you next time on Differently: Rethink What's Possible.Enjoy!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://www.carlareeves.com/getunstuck.com to download Carla's on demand journaling workshop + exercise to help you stop spinning and start moving forward.Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coaching If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Us Fan Mail!In this heartfelt episode of "Differently" host Carla delves into the concept of living without regrets as we approach the end of another year. Carla encourages listeners to reflect deeply on their lives, identify what's been tugging at their hearts, and take bold action to address these areas. By sharing the top five regrets of the dying, she highlights the importance of living authentically, expressing feelings, staying connected with friends, and finding happiness. Carla also offers personal insights, recounting her own journey of business transformation and the challenges she faced along the way. The episode emphasizes the importance of being your own permission giver and taking steps—no matter how small—toward living a life true to your deepest values.Key Takeaways:The end of the year is an excellent time for reflection and taking bold actions towards your dreams.Top five regrets of the dying include not living a life true to oneself, working too hard, not expressing feelings, losing touch with friends, and not allowing oneself to be happier. https://bronnieware.com/blog/regrets-of-the-dying/Your future self will thank you for the steps you take today."Someday" is an illusion; the perfect time to start is now.Be the main character in your own life and be your own permission giver.Enjoy!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://www.carlareeves.com/getunstuck.com to download Carla's on demand journaling workshop + exercise to help you stop spinning and start moving forward.Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coaching If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Us Fan Mail!This week, we take a journey to awaken our inner artist—not in the traditional sense of painting or writing, but in how we think, solve challenges, and live each day.You’ll discover:🎨 How creativity transforms your thoughts, challenges, and routines into opportunities for growth and new possibilities.🌟 Viktor Frankl’s wisdom on changing ourselves when we can’t change a situation.🖌 The power of approaching life as a creator instead of a reactor.Carla shares practical tips to help you:✨ See challenges as canvases for solutions.✨ Shift thought patterns that no longer serve you.✨ Approach the next 24 hours as an artist, using every thought as a brushstroke on your day.Ready to transform your life? Check out Reimagine, a supportive membership designed to help you manage your mind, tap into creativity, and live boldly: CarlaReeves.com/reimagine.Take Action:🎧 Share this episode with someone who needs it.📅 Subscribe for weekly inspiration to live differently.Your life is a creative adventure—go all in!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://www.carlareeves.com/getunstuck.com to download Carla's on demand journaling workshop + exercise to help you stop spinning and start moving forward.Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coaching If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Us Fan Mail!Are you constantly pulled in many directions at once? Does it feel like everyone you know is too? This way of life has become the norm and we feel it during the holiday season more than any other. If this resonates with you, today’s episode offers a change of perspective that will help as we dive into the power of leading your life intentionally. Inspired by James Allen’s quote from As a Man Thinketh, Carla reflects on how managing our thoughts and cultivating an intentional inner life transforms the way we navigate the world.You’ll discover:🌟 The two paths we can take: the default path of distraction or the intentional path of presence and purpose.🌟 How small shifts like starting your day with intention or reflecting before reacting create powerful, lasting changes.🌟 Why leadership begins with leading yourself and how this impacts relationships, work, and overall fulfillment.Carla introduces Reimagine, a life dashboard designed to help you stay focused on what truly matters. Early bird pricing is available, so don’t wait to explore how to live life differently.Take Action:✨ Reflect: Are you on the default path, or are you leading your life intentionally?✨ Learn more about Reimagine: CarlaReeves.com/reimagine.✨ Subscribe and share with someone who might need this inspiration!New episodes drop weekly. Let’s challenge the status quo and rethink what’s possible—together.Enjoy!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://www.carlareeves.com/getunstuck.com to download Carla's on demand journaling workshop + exercise to help you stop spinning and start moving forward.Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coaching If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Us Fan Mail!Your mind is a thinking machine! These thoughts end up forming a lens through which you see and experience yourself, your spouse, your children, your day, your marriage, your business, your body. Not examining them can wreak havoc in our lives.In today’s episode, I’m sharing one of the most transformative tools for improving your life: thought management. It’s a game-changer that can help you build resilience, shift your perspective, and make meaningful progress in your relationships, career, and personal goals.Your thoughts don’t define you—you’re separate from them. By managing your mind, you can create meaningful change and finally break free from patterns that have been keeping you stuck.Episode Highlights:Why mental resilience is so important in navigating life’s challengesHow you can take charge of your thoughts and the impact this has on every area of your lifeSimple, actionable steps to start cultivating a healthier thought life, including how to clear your mental clutter and identify patterns that hold you backAn invitation to join Reimagine: The Interactive Journal, a modern tool to help you manage your mind with expert guidance and real-time support.Learn More:✨ Reimagine: The Interactive Journal If this episode sparked something in you, I’d love it if you’d share it with someone who might need the same encouragement. #Mindset #MentalResilience #PersonalGrowthEnjoy!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://www.carlareeves.com/getunstuck.com to download Carla's on demand journaling workshop + exercise to help you stop spinning and start moving forward.Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coaching If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Us Fan Mail!Are you feeling the pressure to get stuff done, especially with the holidays approaching?This week, we dive into the power of surrender, stillness, and resetting your inner compass during life's challenges. It's easy to get swept up in external noise, but true clarity and peace come from within. Key Takeaways:The importance of quieting your mind to access your internal, God-given compass.Why surrendering resistance and leaning into stillness leads to clarity and flow.Practical ways to "check your dashboard" and assess your mental and physical state.How calming your inner world creates stability, even when the outer world feels uncertain.Special Announcement:Introducing Reimagine: The Interactive Journal, a powerful tool for managing your mindset. This online journaling experience pairs you with a trained guide who offers personalized feedback to help you find clarity, peace, and focus. Whether you're new to journaling or looking for an accessible alternative to coaching, this month-to-month program is designed to transform your everyday life.Join the Early Phase:Explore Reimagine at CarlaReeves.com/reimagine. Early pricing is available now!Did this episode spark inspiration? Share it with a friend and subscribe for weekly episodes that challenge the status quo and equip you to live boldly and authentically. Enjoy!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://www.carlareeves.com/getunstuck.com to download Carla's on demand journaling workshop + exercise to help you stop spinning and start moving forward.Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coaching If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Us Fan Mail!In this episode of Differently, Carla Reeves explores the idea that life is more than a series of tasks to check off a list. She delves into the importance of having a vision that aligns with your deepest values and how it can help you build a life you don’t have to take a vacation from, starting today.Key Takeaways:The Power of Vision: Carla shares how having a clear vision for your life can guide your actions and decisions. Whether it’s a big dream or a simple desire, having a direction gives meaning to your everyday choices and helps you align your to-do lists with your long-term goals.Pause and Reflect: Sometimes, it’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of life. Carla encourages listeners to pause, lift their heads, and reflect on whether the motions they’re making are leading to the life they want. Are your actions building the life you envision?Permission to Dream: Carla emphasizes that a vision doesn’t have to be grandiose or world-changing—it just needs to light a fire in you. Whether your vision is about personal joy, career fulfillment, or meaningful relationships, it should inspire action and keep you moving forward.Aligning Your Actions: Once you have a vision, you can begin to make sure your daily tasks are in alignment with it. Carla discusses how small actions—like reaching out to a client or setting aside time for personal reflection—can help create the space and impact you want in your life.Calming the Mind: A well-defined vision can also provide clarity and calm during moments of indecision or doubt. By filtering choices through your vision, you can simplify decision-making and reduce mental overwhelm.Your Invitation to Act: Carla invites listeners to spend 15–30 minutes reflecting on or creating their vision for the future. Once you have your vision, revisit your to-do list and ask yourself: Are these tasks moving me closer to the life I want? Focus on adding tasks that align with your vision and create the feelings you desire in your life.Resources Mentioned:Episode 40: Make Joy Loops with Samantha BruteEpisode with Joel Stone, where he talks about how writing down goals and intentions helps him stay focused and motivated.Give It A Try!Take 15–30 minutes this week to revisit or create your vision. Align your to-do list with this vision and start taking action today.Share this episode with someone who might benefit from it and encourage them to tune in. New episodes drop weekly, so be sure to subscribe and join Carla as she continues to challenge the status quo and inspire action.Enjoy!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://www.carlareeves.com/getunstuck.com to download Carla's on demand journaling workshop + exercise to help you stop spinning and start moving forward.Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coaching If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Us Fan Mail!If you’re navigating unexpected changes, facing challenges, or adjusting to a new normal, this episode is for you. Meet Rachel Collins—author of Insights and Inspirations: 300 Journal Prompts for Cultivating Joy, Mindfulness, and Gratitude—as she shares her journey of creating a mindful productivity system during a challenging season of life.In this episode, Rachel dives into:How journaling can help you find clarity and process emotions.Practical steps to stay grounded during chaotic times.Her mindful productivity system that blends visioning, time-blocking, and self-care to get things done with ease and joy.The transformative power of carving out intentional time for yourself, even in the busiest of seasons.Rachel’s approach is packed with actionable insights and inspiration, perfect whether you're a seasoned journaler or new to the practice. Tune in and discover how small, consistent steps can help you live with more joy, clarity, and authenticity.Links & Resources:Rachel’s book: Insights and Inspirations on AmazonFree course: Mindful MomentumMore from Rachel: Passion Purpose TodayLet’s Connect:Enjoy this episode? Share it with someone who needs a little more mindfulness in their life! ✨Enjoy!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://www.carlareeves.com/getunstuck.com to download Carla's on demand journaling workshop + exercise to help you stop spinning and start moving forward.Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coaching If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Us Fan Mail!If you’re an overthinker or overcomplicator, marketing your business can be overwhelming. Today, Kristi Mitchell, founder of Marketing Uncomplicated, shows us how to use a simple strategy to replace the chaos and create genuine connection. If you need to cut out the noise and simplify your marketing, this episode is for you!Key Takeaways:[1:06] Meet Kristi Mitchell – Discover her story of simplifying marketing and why strategy matters[4:58] Overcoming Overwhelm – Strategies to prevent “shiny object syndrome” by focusing on what truly works[7:30] The Marketing Funnel Framework – Kristi explains her simple 4-phase marketing model to build trust with clients[11:00] Aligning Strategy with Rhythm – Tailoring your marketing to fit your lifestyle[16:04] Shifting Mindsets – How to view marketing as an authentic way to connect and share your message[25:12] Introducing “Unfudge Your Marketing” – Kristi’s podcast about real marketing experiences and lessons learned[30:10] Get Marketing Support –  for DIYers who need accountability, support, guidance, communityConnect with KristICheck out Kristi’s free masterclass and resources on her website to rethink and streamline your marketing strategy.WebsiteUnfudge Your MarketingMarketing Support GroupFree ResourcesLinkedInYouTubeEnjoy!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://www.carlareeves.com/getunstuck.com to download Carla's on demand journaling workshop + exercise to help you stop spinning and start moving forward.Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coaching If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Send Us Fan Mail!Do you struggle with information overload when it comes to nutrition and eating healthy? No-nonsense nutrition coach Nicole Hagen is here to help!This conversation will educate you, help your mindset, and inspire you to shift your approach to eating and nutrition to fuel the important things in your life and biz.Highlights2:39 Nicole’s harrowing struggle with anorexia 3:28 How Nicole’s experiences led her to becoming the nutrition coach that wasn’t available when she needed one4:47 Being powerfully fed, not just pursuing aesthetic change5:09 Juggling real life and healthy eating habits for body composition change 7:40  The messy middle space between tracking and intuitive eating, balancing macronutrients and biofeedback 11:13 Being calorie and macronutrient aware vs tracking and measuring 13:12 Logging what you eat as a short-term intervention13:53 Navigating food marketing and becoming label literate14:45 Dealing with the “food morality” of some diets16:25 The story we tell ourselves about what we're eating and the behaviors that result20:40 Food as fuel is a limiting concept23:44 Dealing with information overload25:47 Macro basics28:04 Self-care in its truest form29:26 Journaling prompts33:37 Making this “stupidly simple”Where to Find Nicole:WebsiteInstagramHealth, Wellth & Wisdom PodcastMeal Planning Made Easy FreebieEnjoy!Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://www.carlareeves.com/getunstuck.com to download Carla's on demand journaling workshop + exercise to help you stop spinning and start moving forward.Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coaching If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!