In this episode, Carly celebrates the new year, shares about the official end of the podcast, + reflects on the concept of resolution. She also discusses some historical perspectives on the topic, as it relates to New Year’s Resolutions and resolution itself as a virtue. Finally, she offers the reminder that to some, the beginning of the new year may be arbitrary, but it is also possible to recognize the power of the day + what it represents. To conclude, she shares her hope for herself + all listeners as she toasts all that lies ahead.Book your free consultation call here.
In this episode, Carly shares her excitement for NYE while discussing the end of the podcast + the importance of leaving some things behind as one year comes to an end. She also discusses how letting things be complete can make letting go much easier + act as preparation for whatever is next. To conclude, she toasts NYE + of course, all that lies ahead.Book your free consultation call here.
In this episode, Carly dives into a debate that she chooses not to take a side on, but that she sees arise frequently. Rather than encouraging her friends, clients, or listeners to get started on their goals early, or to wait to start until January 1st, she shares 3 reasons for both courses of action + then leaves the choice up to them. However, she encourages the making of such a decision, so that the year (+ its resolutions) begins with the best possible footing. To conclude, she shares about the book she is rereading + that she returns to every year and toasts all the elements of the Resolve Podcast. Resources mentioned in the episode:Episode 15: The Value of Conducting An End-of-Year ReviewEpisode 49: How A Resolution Roadmap Can Help You Overcome Every Obstacle As You Reach Your GoalsEpisode 62: How Understanding The Four Tendencies Can Help Us Reach Our Goals with my Friend, HeidiEpisode 64: Goal Review, Planning For The New Year, + Accountability As An Auxiliary Relationship with my Friend, HeidiThe Happiness Project, Tenth Anniversary Edition: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More FunBook your free consultation call here.
In this episode, Carly interviews one of the wisest people she knows + also one of her favorite people, her dad. He shares about his experience holding dozens of jobs over his lifetime, his recent transition to retirement, + the lessons he learned throughout. They talk about change, how to determine when to make a transition, + the inclinations people have to keep things the same or seek something new. They also discuss the concept that nothing is ever wasted, the role contentment should play in change, + the importance of a support system in seasons of transition (+ all the time). To conclude, Carly’s dad shares about a reread he is particularly enjoying + toasts some recent graduates in their family. Finally, Carly shares a major podcast-related announcement. Resources mentioned in the episode:Think and Grow RichThe BibleMere ChristianityAccidental Safari: A Guide for Navigating the Challenges that Come with AgingBook your free consultation call here.
In this episode, Carly hands the reins over to her friend, Heidi, as they discuss Carly’s first book, the writing process, + her resolution-based adventure that led to its writing (+ now publication). They also talk about sustainability, since that is the topic of the book, + Carly shares about the most interesting things she learned, the changes that have stuck (+ those which have not), + Heidi points out what stood out the most to her when she read an early version of the book. Perfectionism, responsibility, + the power of creeping change are also discussed. Finally, Carly encourages reading her book upon its release + toasts its publication. Resources mentioned in the episode:Episode 2: My 2021 Goals + Why You Should Check In On Yours TooHow to Give Up Plastic: A Guide to Changing the World, One Plastic Bottle at a TimeReview of my 20 for 2020 ListThe Happiness Project, Tenth Anniversary Edition: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More FunThe Wellness Project: How I Learned to Do Right by My Body, Without Giving Up My LifeEpisode 6: Running Races, Finding Your Pace, + Active Life Coaching with Kathleen AllenEpisode 64: Goal Review, Planning For The New Year, + Accountability As An Auxiliary Relationship with my Friend, HeidiBook your free consultation call here.
In this episode, Carly chats with her friend, Heidi, about their words of the year + the goals they set as they assess how they did, where they succeeded, + the progress they still have to make. They also share about how discussing their goals on the podcast changed the nature of their accountability this year, the interaction between friendship and accountability, + what lies ahead for them in 2023. Heidi also shares a new habit-building method she intends to try + Carly shares about creating a ta-da list of 2022 goals + how intends to do so again in future years. Finally, Heidi talks about the classic she is currently reading + toasts the people who have been having the biggest influence on her life. Resources mentioned in the episode:Episode 61: The Power of Copying + Pasting Your Thoughts + Developing A Recently-Discovered Value-Based SkillBehind the Bench: Inside the Minds of Hockey's Greatest CoachesOff the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More DoneMiddlemarchEpisode 31: Growth Through Osmosis + What A Sensory Deprivation Tank Reminded Me About MyselfEpisode 16: 2022 Goals + The Importance of Accountability with my Friend, HeidiEpisode 42: Mid-Year Goal Update + Why You Should Review Yours with my Friend, HeidiBook your free consultation call here.
In this episode, Carly dives into the top 10 tips she would give to anyone who wanted to keep their resolutions, built on the foundation of all the other tools + topics discussed on the podcast. Carly also shares the biggest reason resolutions fail, why the word “resolution” resonates so strongly with her, + her belief that all of those who want to keep their resolutions, can - they just need the right tools. To conclude, she shares about the book she is reading + was surprised by and toasts her favorite time of year. Resources mentioned in the episode:Episode 53: Ask Me Anything + Celebrating 1 Year Of The Resolve PodcastEpisode 55: Answering The Top 10 Goal-Related Questions I Get AskedEpisode 16: 2022 Goals + The Importance of Accountability with my Friend, HeidiEpisode 42: Mid-Year Goal Update + Why You Should Review Yours with my Friend, HeidiEpisode 62: How Understanding The Four Tendencies Can Help Us Reach Our Goals with my Friend, HeidiEpisode 49: How A Resolution Roadmap Can Help You Overcome Every Obstacle As You Reach Your GoalsBONUS Episode: NYE + The Importance Of Celebrating + VisualizingEpisode 61: The Power of Copying + Pasting Your Thoughts + Developing A Recently-Discovered Value-Based SkillEpisode 21: The Power of Thoughts + A Transformational Coaching ToolEight Hundred GrapesThe Last Thing He Told MeBook your free consultation call here.
In this episode, Carly chats with her friend and returning guest to the podcast, Heidi. They discuss Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies framework + share about how they each discovered their “tendency.” They break down the different types, share the strengths + weaknesses of each, + how understanding the framework can make it easier to reach goals + understand others. Finally, Heidi talks about the books she is reading for school + for fun + toasts an upcoming deadline for both her + Carly. Resources mentioned in the episode:Episode 34: Knowing Yourself + Reaching Your Goals With The Enneagram with Amy WicksEpisode 60: Planning Next Year, Living Like You're Retired, + Embracing The Anti-Hustle with Tracy StangerThe Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too)The Four Tendencies QuizBetter Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday LivesEpisode 23: The Hierarchy of Values + Living With IntentionalityThe Spiritual LifeFranny and ZooeyThe Catcher in the RyeBook your free consultation call here.
In this episode, Carly discusses a tool that she frequently uses in her own life + with clients to utilize strong beliefs that already exist to empower action to reach other goals + resolutions. Copy + pasting isn’t just a keyboard shortcut but can also be considered a shortcut to reaching goals, keeping resolutions, + so much more. Carly breaks down the steps necessary to maximize the tool + also shares an example from when she used it recently. She also dives into a recent running-related revelation that has moved her closer to her goals by making her take actual action toward them. To conclude, she shares about the book she just finished that surprised her and toasts the actions of friends.
In this episode (that they have been planning for months), Carly interviews anti-hustle coach, Tracy Stanger. Tracy shares her journey + lifelong desire to live her whole life like she is retired. They talk about how to apply an anti-hustle mindset + take anti-hustle action at work + the rest of life, as well as how to make a time budget, + learn to say no. They also discuss how to reflect on the year that is ending, set priorities, + plan for the one ahead. To conclude, Tracy shares about the book she is reading that she picked up at Goodwill + toasts embracing her own philosophy.
In this episode, Carly discusses a topic she has been considering that was brought to mind through a conversation with a frequent podcast guest. Since change is something that often occurs without an understanding of how, or it is something that doesn’t occur even though attempts are made to make different choices, Carly breaks down the steps that go into the process to understand exactly what needs to happen + the strengthening of neural pathways that occurs to make it possible. She also dives into a discussion of the stages of change, as determined by researchers, + discusses something that struck her recently regarding time as she reflected on her resolutions from the year - both big + small. To conclude, she shares about the book she is reading based on a true story regarding a movie that was never made + that led to a movie being made and toasts her mom. Resources mentioned in the episode:Episode 21: The Power of Thoughts + A Transformational Coaching ToolEpisode 23: The Hierarchy of Values + Living With IntentionalityArgo: How the CIA and Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in HistoryBook your free consultation call here.
In this episode, Carly interviews cook + healthy food blogger, Andrea Howe. Andrea shares her journey with blogging, the unexpected source that inspired her to turn her focus to healthy eating, + ideas for those who want to make similar changes. She also shares tips for simplifying meal planning, meal prep, + grocery shopping. And they discuss decision fatigue, meal kit delivery services, + how to deal with picky eaters. To conclude, Andrea shares about the book she is reading that she started reading for her kids + toasts a recent moment of vulnerability. You can find Andrea Howe on her website or Instagram. Resources mentioned in the episode: It's All Easy: Delicious Weekday Recipes for the Super-Busy Home CookHummus Chicken & VegetablesThe War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative BattlesAn Everlasting Meal: Cooking with Economy and GraceThe Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into TriumphBook your free consultation call with Carly here.
In this episode, Carly shares about the power of emotions + how to capture that power to reach goals + do anything else. Through discussions about several coaching ideas, she talks about the pitfalls of resistance, why both positive + negative emotions are vital, + what “feeling your feelings” actually means. From there, she shares how to do exactly that + reveals a related secret that always shocks her clients. To conclude, she shares the book she is reading that has been on her list for months and toasts an online tool that becomes a secondary “resolve to.”Resources mentioned in the episode:Episode 21: The Power of Thoughts + A Transformational Coaching ToolFeeling wheelThe Attachment Effect: Exploring the Powerful Ways Our Earliest Bond Shapes Our Relationships and LiveBook your free consultation call here.
In this episode, Carly interviews journaler + creator of Jot Journals, Karla Carlston. Karla shares her journey with journaling, what led her to starting a company where she could design her own, + what sets hers apart from many others. She also shares about why most people struggle to create a regular journaling practice, how they can do exactly that, + many unexpected benefits to doing so. They also discuss entrepreneurship, the evolution of business, + the importance of making a plan for your worst day. To conclude, Karla shares about the book she is reading from her favorite genre + toasts a new launch. You can find Karla Carlston on her website or Instagram. Resources mentioned in the episode: These is my Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901Salt to the SeaThe Things We Cannot SayBook your free consultation call with Carly here.
In this episode, Carly answers the most common questions that she has been asked (or heard people ask in general) with regard to goals + goal-settings. Through a variety of travel analogies and references to other episodes that go into more detail on particular topics, she gives a framework that anyone can use to achieve the things they want. To conclude, she shares the first book she is reading from an author everyone seems to love and toasts the time left in this year. Resources mentioned in the episode:Slaughterhouse-FiveEpisode 53: Ask Me Anything + Celebrating 1 Year Of The Resolve PodcastEpisode 9: Determining Your Dreams + Identifying What You WantEpisode 11: What Do You Wish vs. What You WantEpisode 1: 10 Reasons Resolutions Are The Best Goals You Can Set + Introducing MyselfEpisode 49: How A Resolution Roadmap Can Help You Overcome Every Obstacle As You Reach Your GoalsEpisode 17: Why Reaching Your Goal Isn't The GoalEpisode 3: Setting Yourself Up For Success In The Last 90 DaysCarrie Soto Is BackBook your free consultation call here.
In this episode, Carly interviews fiction writing coaches, Emily Golden + Rachel May. Emily + Rachel share what it is like running a business with a friend, what holds most people back from writing fiction, + why message is crucial even for those writing fiction. They also discuss how writers can get to know their characters, how to maintain motivation, + the publishing world today. Their conversation also highlights great similarities between writing fiction + the larger idea of reaching any goal. To conclude, Emily + Rachel share about the very different books they’ve been reading + unsurprisingly, toast writing-related wins.You can find Emily Golden on Instagram, Rachel May on Instagram, + Golden May Editing on their website or Instagram. Resources mentioned in the episode: An Ember in the AshesTamora PierceKate Daniels SeriesYona of the DawnThe NightingaleThat Time I Got Drunk And Yeeted A Love Potion At A WerewolfBook your free consultation call with Carly here.
In this episode, Carly toasts to one year of the Resolve Podcast + to celebrate, answers listener questions she has received over the year + also especially for this episode. She shares some glimpses into her background by discussing the people who have most influenced her career, lifts the curtain + gives insight into the creation of the podcast, + talks about how she approaches reading. To conclude, she shares a new book that might change her perspective on a variety of topics and toasts the episodes, listeners, + guests from the last year + of course, all that lie ahead. Resources mentioned in the episode:Episode 1: 10 Reasons Resolutions Are The Best Goals You Can Set + Introducing MyselfEpisode 21: The Power of Thoughts + A Transformational Coaching ToolEpisode 44: How To Read More, How To Find What To Read, + The Power Of Vision Boarding with Grace ChlostaEpisode 42: Mid-Year Goal Update + Why You Should Review Yours with my Friend, HeidiEpisode 4: Podcasting, Overcoming No's, + Making Your Own Timeline with Kathryn RobertsEpisode 32: Looking Good In Photos, Managing Your Social Media, + Loving Your Life with Esther EllynThe Happiness Project, Tenth Anniversary Edition: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun101 Essays That Will Change The Way You ThinkBook your free consultation call here.
In this episode, Carly interviews one of her best friends + interior design student, Kaitlyn Bell. Kaitlyn shares how her passion for design has endured since childhood, how listeners can identify their style, + how to incorporate elements of it into their homes. They also discuss simple changes that can transform a space, where to look for design inspiration, + what holds many people back from tackling DIY projects. Through it all, Kaitlyn encourages listeners to step outside of their comfort zone for great design, accomplishment, + growth often lies on the other side. To conclude, Kaitlyn shares about the book she is reading from one of her favorite childhood authors + toasts a recent DIY-related win.You can find Kaitlyn Bell on Instagram or Pinterest. Resources mentioned in the episode: Interior Design Magazine@nestingwithgraceFind Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely WorldPoison for BreakfastBook your free consultation call with Carly here.
In this episode, Carly focuses on one of the biggest obstacles she has seen people struggle with as they work to reach their goals + keep their resolutions. She discusses how determining whether to push through is often a conflict between commitment to moving forward + listening to personal needs. Although this can be a complex + personal issue, she offers frameworks that listeners can use as they determine which outcome to pursue in any given situation + provides reminders about what lies on the other side of the decision. To conclude, she shares the new piece of investigative journalism she is diving into and toasts a recent resolution revelation. Resources mentioned in the episode:Episode 45: Self-Confidence + Self-Trust - Why You Need Them + How To Develop ThemEpisode 49: How A Resolution Roadmap Can Help You Overcome Every Obstacle As You Reach Your GoalsEpisode 27: 5 Things To Do Before You QuitBad City: Peril and Power in the City of AngelsBook your free consultation call here.
In this episode, Carly interviews style consultant + owner of Olive French Fashion, Britt Beckwith-Martinez. Britt shares her journey with fashion + the importance of focusing on people + confidence above all else. She also offers insights into the fashion industry, walks Carly through a surprise style audit, + shares what pieces she feels everyone should have in her closet. They also discuss high-low dressing, similarities in their goal-setting style, + the importance of saying yes. To conclude, Britt shares about the book she is reading from an author she loves + toasts a new endeavor that Carly is undertaking too. You can find Britt Beckwith-Martinez on her website or Instagram. Resources mentioned in the episode: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond YourselfDaisy Jones & The SixMalibu RisingBook your free consultation call with Carly here.